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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18

ty, for he opposed the President on thu n.
III and Pacific Railroad. The Senator f. ar-
Virginia opposed the President. Indeaa ioln
Senator agreed with the President in sao no
thing. All then were out in the cold ,o v,s,y
er. lie held that the National Convos s..l'
was the only exponent of the organizat;on ' ~
the Democratic party. That exponent ha !,
decided all who adhered to the old nla,sa "aa
were in the party-and all outside, who ~, =
posed new tests. lie was quite severe On p -.
assertion of Mr.. Davis, that he had onIu w, ~
ceived eleven votes from certain Democ,, ,e,
States. How often had Kentucky M NJ
land, Tennessee, and North Carolina r",:,
the Democratic ticket Illinois never fa;le sa
to support the Democratic candidateMslbaa
might be thought certain, at least till s shs
failed once. At all events it was not n ~. ~
mouth of Mississippi which had failed nna "'
to impeach her. lie continued defenJ;,,,
himself with much power and closed with
tervent appeal for the unity of the Demoer.a
tic party.
Mr.. Davis made short reply. and y.
Senate adjourned. '"'
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DIED.

In Washington, on the 18th inst, AlEyAN-
DER L. Bolts, esq. aged 81 years, brother o,
the Hon John Minor Bolts
AT the residence Of Wy. Mcfarland. esq, in
Bealton, Bell county, Texas, on the 9th Of i,riI
1860, JOHN SURGllNOR, in the 6Sth wear of
his age. Mr.. 5. was for "A number Of years an e..
teemed citizen of Leesburg, Va, which he left but,
few months since with the hope Of improving his
health i'll more Southern cline.
In Iiillsboroagh, Highland county, Ohio, on the
10th inst, CHARLES W. JACOBS, in the iGtl,
year of his age-formerly Of Loudoun county
A. lIarper's Ferry, on Monday, the eth inst
CHARLES ANTHONY GLOVE, in the goth year
ofhis age. eldest son of Henry W. Glove, e,g.,
formerly Of Loudoun.
In Marlboro. Nd, on Monday night last Of
typhoid fever, Mr. GEORGE W. HALL, late Of
Woodvillc, aged 90 years.
In Maryland, of consumption. on Thursday last,
Mr.. LEVI YOUNG, aged "a years.
At her residence, on West River, Nd. on the
I'd inst, Mrs. JENNA RICHARDSON, reIict of
John j. Richardson, in the 9th year Of her age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18
Democratic" Sayings in Charleston

Some of the Democracy in the late Charles
ton Convention were fierce for the reopen
ing of the African Slave Trade, and hard
upon Old Virginia, who it was charged bred
and sold slaves to the more extreme South.
a charge we mi ht have expected to have
been made in the Chicago but not in the
Charleston Convention.
Mr.. Gaulden Of Georgia said: The African
slave trade man, is your true Union man
your true Christian. The Virginia stare
hale acus far more nhuman Man the :. fri
can sioce trade. Rather bring the African
savage from i heather land, christianiZe
him, and send him down the stream OF time
to posterity a happy man. Mr.. Reed, of In
diana, shouted out"l am with you: favor
it," Mr. Gauldcn. Good, | pntyou down
for one" The Virginia slave-trader, said
Mr.. c., who tears a slave family asundcr
from the ties clustering around civilization
is acorSc than tie -lIiican stare hulr. The
Nirginians were under the rule of the Al
mighty dollar far more than they ought to
be. lie had paid rs high as $1,000 for Il
Virginia slave, when he could buy better
one in Africa for $50.-Frcd. Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18
ANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER MAY 49,
Letter from Upporyille, Fauouier Co., Va.

Letter from Upporville, Fauquier Co., Va.
Correspondence Of tile Alexandria Gazette.
UrpERvILLE, May 1G.-THE CRoPs.-The
Wheat fields in this region are looking re-
markably well--in fact, every kind of vege-
tation is promising since the late rains. The
late storm did very little damage in this i'm
mediate section.
CAMP MEErING.-Thc Quarterly Confer
ence, assembled at Union recently, deter
mined upon holding Camp Meeting this
year, at sometime in the month of August,
that will not conflict with the Baptist Asso-
citation here, during that month. | think
the Conference have partly determined upon
the old ground, (Seaton's,) and set apart the
10th OF August for the commencement of the
meeting.
CAPT CoLyERT's APIARY.-I have had the
pleasure, recently, Of visiting this beautiful
collection of Bee palaces" and inspecting
the busy broods in their tiny homes Capt.
C.s Common Sense Hives" are really
palaces" in their sphere. They seem to be
so perfectly adapted to the wants of the little
insect, that they must be appreciated, after
even cursory inspection. Capt. Colvert has,
indeed, carried to perfection the system of
raising honey. The advantages of his hive,
are many Two prominent ones seem to be,
the furnishing Of the bees with Il suitable
self-cleansing habtaton, to store their food
and raise their young, which he calls "a
brood hivc;" then, by double set of honey
boxes, conveniently connected with the
brood hives" (also self-cleansing) and u
double set of smaller boxes, they are sup
piled with sufficient apartments to store from
100 to 80 lbs. Of virgin honey, in each
palace" TO add to the beauty and pro-
portions, as well as economy Of structure of
the contriyancc two are united in one, form
ing (wlat he not appropriately terms) a
" Cinnamon Sense Continuation Bee Hire"
making quite an ornamental appendage to
yard orpartelre.
1t is really astonishing to think that so
little attention is paid to the bee, which 50
amply rcpays for the time and attention be-
slowed upon it. Mr.. c., from twcnty-four
old broods and their swarms, in 1858, Melted
over $500, and last year, from thirty-three
broods, kept over winter, he realized $500.
odd. After seeing the invoice, | inquired
what other branch Of business Il man could
engage in, to make the same amount, upon
so small a capital, and | confess am still at
a loss to know
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18
House of Reurasantafiuas

After the journal had been read, on ma
ton, the House took recess until . o'cloo.
The House re-assembled at = o'clock
The Post Office Deficiency bill was tsko,
up. Several amendments were pronoSaJ
but not agreed to.
After debate, the bill was read the third
time, and passed.
The Steamboat bill was taken up and
passed over.
The House then went into Committee &c
the Whole on the State of the Union mr. !
Cochrane of n. T., in the Chair, and took
up the Consular and Diplomatic Appropria.
ton bill.
The bill was considered at length, and "a.
rlous amendments were proposed.
The Committee then rose, and the Iouse
adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18

The IyyocArIoS OF MoG-L Aw.-Thc abo-
litonists of New York had meeting ut the
Cooper Institute on Friday evening, $50
take into consideration the imprisonment Of
Thaddeus Hyatt" the contumaclouS witness
before the Senate Committee, and at which
a resort to mob violence and rebellion
against the United States Government was
openly recommended Dr.. Cheeyer saId:-
Let the people at this time act up to the
principles, and act out the spirit OF those no.
bic old Jerry rescucrs, and Thaddeus Hyatt
is safe, and our liberties are safe from aggrcs-
sion. Let the people, in the name Of God
and justice, demand and compel his release.
Let the people say, as the Lord liveth, there
shall not one hair of his head fall to the
ground this day" Great applause -
Wendell Phillips expressed the same treason
able idea, as follows: IF we were equal to
our privileges, we would not be standing
here idle-as DR.. Cheever has said-but
mounted men would be on their way to Wash
ington to take Thaddcus Hyatt out OF his
dungeon" Loud and prolonged applause.
But neither Cheeyer nor Phillips Will put
forth hand to do what they advlsc-be-
cause they are cravens and towards.
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MARRIED.

On the 18th inst, by Rev. John LanJstree,
JOHN L. BURCH, to Miss MARY NJ. McCLaS
AHAM, all of Loudoun county.
On Thursday, the Sd inst, at the residence or
the brides father, by the Rev. VIM Gilmore NJ
PHILIP +. VANSICkLER, and Miss SARAH
p. DAVIS. all of Loudoun.
On the 18th inst, by the Rev. Mr.. Finkel, Mr.
JOHN c. JOACHIM, to Miss SOPHIA KAUP
MAN, both Of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18

The New York Tribune has recently re-
cciyed Il letter from its correspondent at ka-
naguwa, Japan, dated February %. Moth
inc is said in it OF the death Of Mr.. Town
send Harris, the American minister in that
country. We conclude that the report OF
such an event. lately circulated here, Is with
out foundation. The correspondent reports
an important movement Of Russia against
Japan. \ feet OF seventeen Russian YES
sells Of war is expected to arrive before led-
do, apparently with the purpose OF compel
ling the japanese to make a cession Of terri
tory, which Russia desires.
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C 9 NJ n z K C I AL.
Alexandria Fish Market, NAV II

Sixty thousand herring and one thousand shad
We're brought up to-day. These arrivals show an
increase in the catch, and since the freshet has
subsidized, the upper landings are doing better
business. SLad sold at Sl2@Slj = 100, decline,
and herring at S5!gS6 z 1000. Bunch fish yet
scarce, aud quotations nominal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18
Protestant Episcopal Convention.

The Sixty-tirth Annual Convention Of the
Protestant Episcopal Church of the Diocese
of Virginia, assembled in Charlottesville, on
Wednesday. Bishop Meade and assistant
Bishop Johns, and about seventy minister's
and large number Of lay delegates were in
attendance.
The opening sermon was preached by Rev.
Cornelius Walker.
\ committee to examine the credentials Of
the lay delegates was appointed. who re-
ported that all present were duly elected, and
entitled to seats in the Convention.
All visiting clergymcn were invited by
resolution to take seats in the convention,
and after the adoption of the rules Of order Of
The last convention, an adjournment Tor the
day took place
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18
The Markets.

BALTIMORE, May l7.--Flour closed dull; AMI
without sales; Howard street Sc. Wheat closed
active; red $I.33M $IlO: white Sl.j0M sl.6O.-
Corn closed active and frluer; sales of 10000
bushels; white 74Gy ne; yellow 72@75c. Provis.
ions closed quiet and firm; mess pork Slstrump
SI4. Lard closed firm at lie. Whiskey closed
dull at 2l1W23c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18

CoxCREss.-The Senate, yesterday, listen
Cd to a debate between Messrs Davis and
Douglas, as TO the principles of the Demo-
cratic party. The House Of Representatives
passed the Postal Deficiency bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18

New YORK, May L. Flour has a declining
tendency. State $5.lj@ 1920; Ohio s6@s62O.
Southern S6Gl $3.50 Wheat is quiet; Western
red l+5c.; white l52c. Corn is active, and is lc.
higher; mixed f6tW72c.; yellow 74@76c Pork
is steady; mess Sl7QySlS. Lard is firm. Whisky
IS StealY ut 2llM2lIc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18

The Crors.~-rhe Petersburg lnelligencer
say<:-' During Il visit to the country u Iew
DAYS ago we were struck with the promising
condition Of the various crops. The wheat
and oat crops especially are looking unusn-
ally well, and the agrlculturlsts are antlcl-
pating heavy yield. The cotton is just
up, and the stand, as the farmers term it, is
uncommonly favorable. We hope the expec-
tations Of our country friends will be realized
to the fullest extent
From the Port Tobacco Times we learn
that:-"ltis with pleasure that we announce
the fact, that the fruit crop in this county,
though seriously damaged by the lase trosts.
is not entirely destroyed. In some parts of
the county the peach is not injnrcd At all,
while in other parts there will probably he
fourth or half the usual quantity. The
past week has been one Of encouragement to
the farmer. The rain, it is true, was rather
abundant. but as it let SO gradually, we hear
of no damage from washing uI land. Wheat
looks promising at present, and II no hight
should hereafter operate against them, our
farmers will have Il much better crop than
their most sangune expectations two months
since would justify, though by no means Il
full crop.
Corn is coming up and growing more flour
ishinglv since the late change in the weather.
1t is to be hoped that Il better crop than for
the last year or two will bless the efforts oil
our farmers"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18

SEVENTY ACRES PLoUGIED BY STEAN.-
Emcrv's Prairie Farmer has an account OF
the new steam plough of Mr.. Waters, which
the editor has seen in operation at Minooka,
in Grundy county, Ill. 1t turns over sixty
burrows, nine feet in width at the same time,
and IN seyenty-two minutes, including stops,
it ploughed rather more than two acres and
a half. The whole cost for running the
machine is estimated at 50. About seventy
five acres had been turned over when the &c.
count was written, and the inventor had
Just commenced on Il still larger job. 1t is
not pretended that the invention is perfect,
but the editor thinks a decided advance has
been made toward practical solution Of the
problem of ploughing our prairies by steam.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18

SEARCH FOR SIR JouN FRANKLIN.-Mr. G.
T. Hall, Il native Of Vermont, but for 10 years
4 resident of Cincinnati, is about to pro-
coed on an expedition in search Of Sir John
Franklin. MessrS. Williams & Haven, ship
ping merchants Of New London, Ct, have
forwarded to Mr. Hall the following propos-
al-"As a testimony Of our personal regard,
and the interest we feel in the proposed cx-
pedtion, we will convey it and its required
outfits, boats, sIedgeS, provisions, NC, &c.,
free of charge in the barque George Henry,
IS. O. Buddington, MASTER TO Northumber-
land Inlet, and when desired, we will give
the same free passage home in our ships
The vessel is now nearl Y ready for the voy-
age, and will sail on the 26th inst. Mr.
Hall will be attended by the Esqulmaux
who was recently in New York.
DLASTER OF PARIS.--l2o tons, cargo of
i Schr. Jacob Raymond, for sale hy
WM. II. FOWLE & son,
my No. 1. South Wharvcs.
DLASTER-l30 tons soft Windsor Plaster,
l. cargo Of Schr. j. Armstrong, for sale by
NJ. ELDRlDGE Il CO.,
my No. 6 South Wharves
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18

The citizens of the community in and
about Sandy Spring, Montgomery County,
Md, las refined, intelligent and delightful a
society as can be found anywhere in this
country,) have been favored on several re-
cent occasions, at their Lyccum, with instruc-
tive and agreeable lectures 10y S. Ferguson
Beach, and Benjamin Iallowell, of Alexan-
dria: Hon Richard J. Bowie, of Maryland,
and Robert Ould, Of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18
MANY "honorablcS." right honorables,

Many "honorableS,' right honorahles,"
and dignitaries of various grades and stamps
in England arc subscribing and making
contributions to the 'lund' for Sayers the
pugilist. 'Fools and their monies are soon
parted" is Il good old English proverb-vcry
true and very applicable in the case of these
titled ninnic&, who would bestow more upon
a prize fighter than they would upon an
honest poor man, working honorab}y every
dav 10 support himself and his family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18

A Boy BURNT TO DEATH BY HIS FATHER.
\ farmer, living in Liberty township, in this
county, accidentally burnt his son to death
about two weeks since in the following man
ner. The farmer was engaged II plough
inc. His son, small lad about seven years
old, took his father out some water during
the afternoon, and, instead OF returning home
as his father supposed, he laid down upon
straw stack and fell asleep. The father,
Just before leaving the field for the night,
and wishing to get the straw out OF the way,
set it on fire. Upon returning home, and
not finding his son there, he thought OF the
stack that he had fired, and went back just
in time to find his son burnt almost 10 a
crisp.-KnorcWe [ IOra) Jomnal, Nay III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18

RAcES.-Maj. Thomas and 7. ". Boswell,
having challenged "Daniel Boone to run
four mile heats with PLANET, in Virginia. for
$50, 1000 against $500, or for $40 geo aside,
if run at Charleston, the owners ct the for
mcr, Messrs W. 7. Cheatham and James
Jackson, accept the challenge, and will run
"Danel Boone" against Planet on the
terms named, over the Ashland Course, Nir-
sinia, during the month OF October next
Or they will give same odds if the McssrS.
boswell will run the match at Memphis
They are also willing to match Laura Far
ris' against Fannie Washington" three
mile heats, for 50 900 or $4,000. The for
felt will be deposited 1T any time and place
tie DnSNccll nnrtu may unnn-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18

1t is stated on apparently good authori-
tv, that no part Of the default Of the late
postmaster at New York occurred during the
administration of General Pierce. As Mr..
Fowler was appointed by Mir. Buchanan At
the heel of the first quarter in 1857, and rs
he did not give bond until June following,
he was required to render his accounts up
to the Both of the month last named, as Post
master under Gen. Pierce's appointments
The balance then existing against HIM was
S23, 900, which sum WAS promptly paid
Until Mr.. FowlerS drafts upon the public
money cot 10 be very large, he could easily
manage TO pay halauceS, appearing against
him at the end Of Il quarter, by borrowing
temporarily and by using part OF current
revenues, which were some two thousand
dollars day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18

!, LOU poON O"oN nJ'ioIu p',s"'' =
.,iIoasn our ss,eo's ~ .,loy l',' ~ th;,
inc hlicss o'ccis We NV WV 81" 80 h''
r,5 W., ST. nonr W,torr,rd md nnr.
Col' H. ona"en i1cIi " "'G ,rt '!u ?.,
cnaSca ny bcss d" lol''lu' Inc Two weigh
e' M ", ''1 po'h nus. ,,su ALL - rooshrr,,
ron" ms n n";n;ns 81 oG;.Hrs md nr S,tnrIay
S"u ,'a',' ~, 70 :l,;,, n,,rtorD S;n"o N;nI,
Ho,. ' oDn '' s+rcnts hayo hnon nI;ve Win tuc
lnok;no cct ~ "hr,vn sold,pr hrvs y 70 the
nmn,hGo, 81 ,L,,t nna hvndrad nndar thc
n 1870 nf CnJ Enst Rr;aade Insncctor =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18

CLARKE CouNrY.-The annual training of
the l22d RegimentV. NJ. having closed on last
Wednesday evening. under the command Of
Brigade Inspector jones, the general parade
of the entire Regiment, under the command
of Col Dearmont, took place i'll Bcrryvillc
on Thursday. The turnout was quite gen.
eral and the three volunteer companies-tte
Clarke Guards, Capt. Bowen; the Nelson
Rifles, Capt Nelson; and the Clarke Cavalry,
Capt. Lewis-niaie quite a handsome dis
play.
The most remarkable feature in the Gen
eral Muster on last Thursday, was, that not
withstanding large quantity Of the 80 be
joyful" was guzzled, the crowd dispersed, 50
far as we could learn, without having single
foM-trce or otherwise.
The Court Martial, which has been in SEES
sion in this place, for two weeks, for the trial
of Lieut. Flagg, adjourned Yesterday. The
decision will not be made public for several
days. Result as it may, we fear that it will
have a damaging effect upon the prosperity
of our beautiful and spirited volunteer COM
pany, the Clarke Guards Clarke COnSerr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18

Coal TRADE.-Forthc week ending May l2th
6,407o tons of coal were shipped over the Georges
Creek Railroad.
For the week ending same date. 7.S4o O9 tons
were shipped over the Cumberland aud Pennsyi-
vania Railroad.
Total shipments from the entire region for the
week, l4,237,09.
Total shipment for the year from the entire re-
gion 1879, 492.l6 tons.
During the season there were 2j9 boats cleared
this port carrying Ii tons OF coal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18

The New York correspondent Of the Ma
tional Intclligencer says, that the address
of the Hon. George W. Summers, before the
Old Dominion Society, at Cooper Institute,
in New York was delivered in the presence
of a large audience. The social and political
history of Virginia was highly interesting,
and the whole discourse manifested great
research, and WAS imbucd with truly patr-
otc sentiments. Every allusion to the per-
petuity of the Union, and especially to the
name Of Washington as the founder and ia
Their of the Republic, was received with great
applause The memory Of Captain John
Smith and of Pocahontas was duly honored.
William NJ. Peyton, esq, Formerly prom
inent member of the Legislature OF Virginia, }
presided, and made fclicltous opening adj
dress on introducing the orator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18

\ meeting was held in Washington on
Wednesday, Of the Presidents and others
connected with the three great railway routes
of the country. to come to a definite conclu
sion concerning the regulation OF changes i'll
time and rates of through passenger fare
upon their respective roads. The meeting
continued in session for several hours, with
out coming to any understanding, and final
" adjourned sine dic-agrecing to disagree.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18

We have no reason to expect smash
up" or Il ''brcak down" ut Chcago-but
may we not hope that both events will hap
pen to the Republican party a'ter the Chica-
90 nominations?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18

The HOMESTEAD B1LL.-The following is
the substance of Senator Johnson's Home.
stead Bill, which last week passed the Sen
ate by vote of Al toS, and which may be
accepted by the House:
It provides that any person who is the
head of family may, after the act becomes
law, enter one quarter section lGO acres
of vacant and unapproprated lands, or any
less quantity, to be located in a body, in con-
furmity with the legal subdivision Of public
lands, upon making affidavit before the reg
lister that the applicant is the head OF u taml-
", and actually settled on the land, and that
the application is actually made for his or her
benefit, and that of no one else. The flnal
certificate, or patent, shall not be issued Tor
five years after the date OF entry, and not be-
fore it is certified by two credible witnesses
that the settler has erected a dwelling house
and resided upon the land for five years !;
whereupon the patent shall be issued upon
payment of twenty-five cents an acre.
The land thus acquired shall not be liable
for debt until after the patent Is issued. In
cases of false swearing upon making the en-
try, or abandoning the land Tor more than
six months at one time, the land shall revert
to the government. The rights conferred by
this act are extended TO inchOate citizens who
have declared their intention, as required
by the naturalization laws, before the issu-
ing of the patent. Nothing in this act shall
be construed so as to impair the existing
presumption, donation, or grad uation laws,
or to embrace lands reserved to be sold or en-
tered at the price of two dollars and fifty
| cents per acre.
The President is required to order all sur
veyed lands into market, by proclamation,
within two years from the date of this act,
except such as are reserved by the Govern
ment for any purpose. All lands within the
limit Of any State which have been subject to
sale at private entry and which shall remain
unsold after the lapse of thirty years, shall
be coded to such State upon the Legislature
asserting to the cession, but the ccsslon shall
in no case invalldate any inceptlve prc-emp-
ton right or location, nor any sale which
may be made by the United States.