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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02

INCREASE OF Tolls ON THE G. i 0. CANAL.
The Frostburg, Md Gazette of the 18th,
states, upon what it deems reiable grounds,
that majority of the Board of Commission
ers of Public Works, had determined to ex-
act, as condition precedent to the appoint
ment of Directors to the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal Company, at the election on the
3rd of the ensuing month. pledge or pro-
mise that they would favor the proposition
to add % cents to the present toll ON each
ton of coal from Cumberland to tide water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02

A SCENE.-"Mr. Robert &. Scott occu-
pied the chair during one of these Interrupt
tons, and rising at his desk, with patriotic
tears in his eyes, he entreated the Conren-
ton to remember how near the brink of
everlasting destruction the party was, and
urged them to consider carefully, soberly
discreetly, this most serious matter. "-Her-
AIDS Charleston Telegram.
A more affecting scene could not we'll be
imagined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02
Tribute of Respect.

At meeting of the congregation Of ST Mays
Church, Alexandria, Va, held ut ST. Mary's Hal!
April 29th, 1860. George W. Brent was called &
the Chair, and Richard L. Carne, jr., appointed
Secretary, and the Chairman having stated the
object of the meeting in few appropriate re-
marks, the following preamble and resolution:
were offered by Richard L. Carne, jr., and unaH!.
mously adopted, viz:
God, in Ills all-wise Providence having called
to Himself our late beloved pastor, Rev. JoHS
EMANUEL biloxi, we, the congregation OF 81
Mary's Church, Alexandria, while bowling i'll hum
Bile submission to the decree of Almighty Wisdom
which has called him from this vale Of tears, can
not forbear expressing our profound sorrow at ;he
irreparable loss, which we, IN common VIII tbe
Church ut large, have sustained in the departure
of 50 jealous and useful pastor, and 20 true ana
devoted friend; and wishing to offer some putl,
tribute to his memory, have assembled IN genera
meeting, and adopted the following resolutions:
lSt. That while nature demands the tribute VI
our tears over the grave of one who was 80 truly
our father and friend, faith bids our mourning
cease, and points US to a happier abiding place.
where we may hope to be reunited to our pe!o'ed
pastor, without the fear of separation.
I'd. That varied as were his services 10 the cau'e
of religion, in congregation was ne more useio
than in ours, and that we owe to his enlightened
Of our most valued fellow. members TO tho TOLD o.
Christ, and the splendid improvement which mas
made ST. Mary's Church, q credit 10 Us, ana 81
ornament to our city. =.
3rd That our pastor DO requested to sing sol
emn Mass of Requiem for the rcpose OF hls SOUL
on Monday, the 7th of May, and that, with 81;
permission, the Rev. John Early. President o.
Georgetown College, be invited to deliver eui"s!
on the occasion; that the Church be hung in nlon'a
ing; and that the bell be toled at proper in,er'a'
during the day.
4th. That the city papers and the Caiho."
Mirror and Catholic Herald, be requested to pup
lish this preamble and resolutions.
Messrs. James C. Nevett John Lapben, 80"
Stephen Woolls were appointed committee 10
invite the Rev. DR.. Early, and Messrs. Samuel w.
Baggett, James Fitzpatrick, and Harrison %,
cobs, committee to- attend to hanglngthe 'h"''"
with mourning, &c. .-,
On motion of Samuel 0. Baggctt, esq II "''
unanimously
Resolved, That committee be appolnteh " ie,
quest of the Very Rev, the Provincial OF inc so
ciety of Jesus, the ntermept Of our late oeio'''
pastor, in front of st. Marys Church.
On motion Of James c.. Neyett, esq. IL va
unanimously
Resolved, That Messrs. George ". Brent, H. -
Carne, jr., Samuel o. Baggett, Robert l. hds''",
and John Laphen, be the committee TO carry o"'
the resolution just adopted, and to collect ''e y"
cessary fund, and have a suitable mohumeh' CIV
ted to the memory Of our departed tathef A"N
friend.
And the meeting then adjourned.
GEO. WIN. BRENT, Chairman
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02

The DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION at Charles
ton, startled the public yesterday. Although
many professed to believe, and some ac-
tually predicted that the Convention would
''break up in row." the great majority
thought, that after much difficulty and
wrangling, compromise platform would be
adopted upon which they could place can
didate, whether he agreed with it exactly or
not. and candidate be nominated. When
the actual fact of a Secession was announ-
ccd, and the disruption of the Convention
occurred, it created much excitement, if not
surprise It appears that on the test vote of
adopting the majority report of the Commit
tee, committing the party to the doctrine OF
Congressional legislation for the protection
Of slavery in the Territories, or that of the
minority declaring the question to be- one
for judicial Interpretation only. the Conven-
tun declared very decidedly-yeas l65,
NAYS l3S-in favor of the latter-thus ren-
dering the minority report the only one be-
fore the body. This raised storm. The
Southern delegates presented an almost uni
ted front against the final adoption of the
Douglas plank in the amended platform.
Several delegations refused to vote, and 9th
ets declared its adoption would destroy the
Democratic party as n national organization.
Col. Richardson, of Illinois, endeavored to
address the Convention, but the South retu-
sed to hear him. Finally, vote was reach
ed. and the preamble and resolutions on the
subject of slavery in the Territories were
stricken out-ayes $50, nays 4O-Mississip-
pi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Florida retus-
ing to vote The remaining resolutions, re-
lating to the protection of citizens at home
and abroad, the Pacific Railroad, acquisition
Of Cuba &C., were adopted unanimously,
the above States still refusing to vote. The
platform. as it stands, is, it would appear,
silent upon the subject of slavery III the
Territories. This disposition OF the Ques-
ton, however. failed to satisfy a portion OF
the South, which had been Instructed by
their State Conventions to demand a posi-
tive affirmation of the right and duty of
Congress to protect slave property from I'M
friendly Territorial legislation. The ma
iority of the delegations from Alabama,
Mississippi, South Carolina, Florida, Texas,
and a part of that from Delaware. withdrew
the delegations of those States where a
minority remained, protesting against their
authority to represent the State in the Con-
~rention This was the state of the case on
Monday night, when the ruptured body add
Journed What next. The telegraphlc
toll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02

J. W. Randolph, Richmond, Va, has just
published "The Mock Auction; Ossawatome
Sold, mock heroic poem, with portraits
and tabeaux illustrative Of the characters
and actions of the world renowned order Of
Peter Funks." The poem is in the Hudi-
bratic style, and its satire directed upon the
events Of the day. Received. and for sale
by Robert Bell, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02

In the House of Representatives, on Mon
day, some explanations were made by Mr..
Hamilton, of Texas, and Mr.. Smith, Of Vir-
ginia in reference to the report of the select
committee on the Pacific Railroad. Neither
of them had agreed to the report, or author
lied their names to be appended to It. Mr..
Curtis, chairman, explained that the report
had been published without authority, and
only ten members Of the sixteen had sign
Oh II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02
DIED.

In Washington, on Monday, April both, in tho
Gath year of his age, Rev. LEVIN | GlLLlSs,
formerly Rector of the Church of the Ascension,
and for more than forty years Minister Of the
Protestant Episcopal Church.
On the 23d uItimo, in Bedford, Pennsylranis
Mrs. CAROLINE NJ. ANDERSON, wife Of DR..
Geo. W. Anderson, and daughter ofSa,nncl Nor.
sell, esq, of Prince Georges county, Maryland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02

DR.. John Evans, United States Geological
Surveyor of Washington Territory and Ore
gon, has discovered on Rogue River Noun
tain, in Oregon, about forty miles from Port
Oxford, IA mass of meteoric iron, containing
chrysolites, and having combined with the
iron the metals nickel, tin, and other ingre-
dents, combinations peculiar to meteorites.
The metallic mass is stated by DR.. Evans to
be of large dimcusions--three feet Of it pro-
jecting above the surface of the earth IN
which it is Undecided, while it is about five
feet in diameter where exposed above the
soil Such mass of meteorc matter is OF
very great scientific interest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02

A letter from a former secretary OF Loru
Macaulay, Mr.. William Parker Snow, who
was employed by the historian to transcrbe
the first two volumes of the History Of
England" is disposed to deny that the ia
NOUS letter to Mr.. Randall on American
institutions, was fair expression OF his
opinions. He states that, on sew sral occa-
sons, Macaulay expressed to him the most
liberal views with regard to the United
States, and their future prospects. He in
ters that the letter was written hastily, or
under the effects of illness. The inference,
we have no doubt, is wholly incorrect. Ma
caulay was not republican in any sense,
nor any lover of that form of government.
He was liberal constitutional monarchlst.
1t is very probable, that in his letter to Mr..
Randall, (which we have published) he ex-
pressed his settled convictions both with re-
gard to the political character and doctrines
of Mr.. Jefferson, and to the ultimate failure
Of our plan Of government. No doubt he
would have been glad to have believed other
wise; because though constitutional mon
archist, he was liberal in his opinions. Let
it be our duty to proce in opposition to his,
the way that Republic can be as strong
and as enduring, as the most ancient and
boaSted Of the monarchies OF Europe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02

The Charleston Mercury describes the
Democratic party in amazingly dark colors
1t thus speaks of it: ''The Democratic party,
as party, based upon principle, is dead
1t exists now, only as a powerful faction.
1t has not one single principle common to its
members, North and South It has degene-
rated into mere political organization, va
rously united, to obtain power and place.
On every living issue deemed vital to the
South, the Northern members, as "A body,
are against the South, and agree, substan-
TALLY, with the Consoldatiouists and Black
Republicans"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02

1t appears that Collector Baker, of Phila-
delphia, has been cutting up some shines"
in Charleston-whither he has gone to attend
the ntion-such as rearing and char
ging," and assaulting people. Is there moth
ing to do at the Custom House, Do the
public pay him handsome salary for inter
fering in the politics of the country If a
National Wbig is elected President, ne will
be sure to enforce the Wing rule on that
subject.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02

The present year, is to be one prolific of
great and interesting events. The Prov-
dcnce Journal groups them together thus
Arrival of the japanese Embassy, the AL
lied Expedition to China, the Fight between
Savers and IIeenan, the Presidential cleo
ton in the United States, the visit of the
Prince of Wales to this country, the Settle
ment of the Italian Question, and q lsevolu-
ton in Rome and Naples
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02

l.ieut. Gen. Scott is about to visit Wash
ngton on official business. He will be ac-
companied By Lieut. Col Lorenzo Thomas
Assistant Adjutant General, and Erasmus
D. Reyes, Military Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02

The FIST FEVER. We sing of Fists
Fists are trumps. Fists are regular inau-
gurated institution. Everybody now talks
of Fists, and peppers" and Jug y mugs"
and bread baskets" and the various other
mysteries and refnements of the P. R. In
order to be up with the times, and to be
moderately conversant with the most popu-
lar topic of the times, it is absolutely neces-
sary that one should cease to be gentleman
and become BLACKBOARD. lie must be ia.
miliar with the vocabulary of the Ring and
all the slang phrases Of the slums. lie
must know how, and when and whom to
clam" He must bet high on the champion.
He must read all the sporting papers and
devour all the extras. No use in BICYCLING
about or making wry faces over it. The
thing must be done, if you wish to be in the
fashion, and not to be in the fashion, you
know, you might rs well be out of the world.
N. Y. ErDress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02

DIANO AND TABLE CONVERSIONS receiv-
l. ed superb assortment Of the above named
articles in all the newest styles and materials.
We name in part
Elegantly embroidered Billiard Cloth Piano
Covers adapted to all sized instruments.
"a and 81 Table Covers to match.
Elegant French Cashmere do, in superb colors.
English Damask do, u new article and very
cheap.
81 and S-4 Table Covers to match.
Also, case elegant Liebsick Table 0ilclotbs in
Canton Flannel Innings, very nice for TIA table,
sidcboard, &c, cheap.
CLAGETT & DODSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02
The Evil of the Fight

1t is unfortunate that the contest was al
lowed to occur. The tendency of the whole
thing is brutalizng. and nothing but brutal
izing. Is does not promote true courage any
mere than it promotes real bodily health. II
two men are trained by the system for Il
few months, they make up for it afterwards
by unheard of dissipation, and thousands
are kept in state of dissipated excitement,
before and after, that is anything but favor
able to their physical well being. In this
case, the great and open-mouthed fuss made
about the affair. renders it almost rs bad
as the conduct Of some Of our members of
Congress, in proposing to meet each other
with tive-pound bowie knives, and seconds
armed with one Navy revolver each. In a
prize fight it is lare that any life is the imme-
date forfeit; but to fight without passion or
cnmity, to fight simply for money or for
fame, is more deleterious to public morals,
so far as it can 90. Both these exhibitions
are of the most miscellaneous and brutalIzing
tendency, raising up whole hosts Of men,
ready, with any tancicd provocntlon or with
out, to study, cOolly and deliberately, how
most to iuiure their fellow creatures, where
the law is amply sufficient to protect them
right, and the whole well being of society,
these men try openly to set a precedent by
which every man would be at the mercy Of
every other who chooses to engage him, and
society is thrown back into state of univer-
sal warfare Of all against all.
In both these cases the magistrates have
been only too tardy in letting the matters 20
on so far as they have. Each Of these COM
bats could sow the dragons teeth. Every
fight bcgcts dozen more: that last year, in
Canada, in which lIcenan was beaten, pro-
duces this. One calculates on powerful
physical frame, another on his science; both
on their training, but neither on the recti-
tude of their cause The very nationality of
the feelings enlisted, would tend to spread
the flame, and the most brutalizlng of sports
would be cultivated as extensively this sea-
son, as cricket was last. Phila. Ledycr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02

DIRECT TRADE.-Thc Richmond Enquirer
says:-''it will be gratifying to our readers
to learn that the impression, which had TO
some extent gone abroad, that the scheme
for the establishment Of direct trade, be-
tween this city and Liverpool, had fallen
through, is altogether erroneous. A con-
tract has been made with Mr.. Abraham, of
Baltimore, for two ships. lie is now at work
on one of them in that city: and within the
last day or two he has made arrangements
for the establishment of ship-yard in this
city, where the business of ship-building
will be commenced in few weeks. The
two ships contracted for will be 500 tons
each, and will cost, when ready for sea,
$4,000. The ship to be built in this city
will cost S4, 900 more than the Baltimore yes
sci, on account of the increased expense to
the builder in new location. The com pa
ny propose to build four ships that number
being Indispensable to establish regular
line to liverpool, $50, 900 more are required
for the purposes, and as soon as that sum is
raised, contracts will be made for two more
ships, one to be built in Baltimore and one
here"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02

The anniversary Season" as it is called,
has commenced in New York. There are
more than the usual number of "anniver-
saries" to come off--from which the New
York Herald argues that the ''funds are
getting low" We suppose the abolitionists
will make extra exertions to create a STIR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02

The Quarterly Law Journal has passed
into The hands Of A. H. Sands, esq, of Rich
morid. and will be hereafter edited by
that gentleman, under the title of the
L1sc Reciew. The first number under its
new auspices, is just out. The original con-
tributions lone Of which is from the pen of
VIM Green, esq are characterized by emf
neut ability.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02

ARMY SpEcrACLEs The Commander-in-
Chief Of the English army in India has re-
commended novel experiment, which has
been sanctioned by government. Three re-
cruits lately arrived from England were
found to be near-sighted. The director gen
eral observed that if the Commander-in-
Chief did not object to the incongruty of a
soldier in the ranks wearing spectacles,
there could be no other objection to their
being supplied to such men as might require
them. a large number of officers assist
their sight in this way, and it lis a well known
fact that many sportsmen wear g asses, soule
of whoa are irst-rate shots, and who could
not see to shoot without them. Government
have accordingly authorized the supply Of
suitable glasses to the men referred to, as an
experimental measure, to be reported upon
hereafter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02

Private advices from Naples, say that
'.orIer" reigns in Sicily-the government
having crushed out" the rebellion there,
and the silence Of despotism once more
broods over that beautiful, but unhappy
Island. But the accounts in the foreign
newspapers do not tally with these private
adyices " ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02

The latest accounts from England, say
that both Heenan and Sayers, the pugilists,
are recovering from their wounds and brui-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02

The New York Sabbath Committee
have issued tract on the subject of Sun
day travelling on Railroads. They earnest
~ advocate it's discoptinuance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02
ALEXANDRIA,:
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY ., 1880.

CoxGREss. Senate was not in session
Yesterday The House of Represe, tatives
spent the day in committee, listening to
SnnecheS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02
OLaH Ell DUUSUN.
Washin gton, APP 27-eod2w

WANTED-A situation in the country to run
w an ENGINE in Il GRIST or SAW MILL.
Having had ample experience, and being provi-
ded with recommendations from those by whom
have been employed, I can with confidence say
am fully competent for the position | seek
Letters addressed to Engineer" Alexandria Ca
zettc Office will be promptly answered, giving in
formation as to compensation required, &C., &c.
az 27-eo3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02
The following is one of many photo

The following is one of many "photo-
graphic sketches" reported from the Charles
ton Convention
Mr.. Cuttings. of Nd, renewed the motion
to lay on the table The President was
about stating the question, when voice
cried out, ''Mr. President, it's mistake
didn't second that mans motion down there"
Mr.. Cuttings rose to demand an explanation.
He would like to know who it was that spoke
so disreSpectfully of him. He claimed to be
delegate from Maryland. Mr.. Hooper
arose He did not intend anything disre-
spectful to the gentleman from Maryland,
but my name is Tom Hooper, Of Alabama
Mr. Gittings-lf no insultwas intended, the
gentleman will call at my room, and take q
drink
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02

The House Committee on Public Expen-
ditures, authorized to investigate the whole
subject of the transportation of army stores
to Utah, will enter upon the investigation
forthwith. Lieut.. Dudley, of the army, late
from Utah. now on leave of absence, will be
col lo2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02

The Norfolk Argus, favorable to Gov.
Wise, says that Gov. Wise would not accept
nomination for President from the sece-
ders from the Charleston Convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02

The temperance ot'the famous comet Of
Charles Y. has been announced for next Au-
gust. by NJ Bone. Dnrch astronomer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02
MARRIED.

On Thursday evening, April 26tb, by the Rev
John Lanshan, Mr.. ARTHUR C. KEEL, TO Miss
MARY v. WARD, all Of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02

4 New MANUFACTURE.-We are happy to
learn the prospect of new item of manu-
facture in our city--that of India Rubber
labrics-under the auspices of "The Vir-
ginia Car Spring Company" the first object
of the Company being the manufacture OF
Eulcanized Rubber Car Springs, but is ex-
pected to extend to other fabrics of that ma
terial We are informed that the probable
annual value Of the railway car springs of
the country, amounts to over two millions,
while the total annual value of rubber fab
rics, of all kinds, is estimated ut twenty
millions of dollars. The business is known
to be very profitable, and the Importance of
such an addition to the present and prospec-
tive manufactures Of Richmond, is apparent
at Il glance.
We understand the Company have effect
ed preliminary organization. Four out of
the five directors, viz: Joseph r. Anderson,
Lewis d. Crenshaw, VIM. w. Dunnavant,
and James Gordon, esqrs., are natives Of
Richmond Those who know anything Of
the personnel of our city, will agree with us
in saying, that better names could not be
selected.-Rich. Eng.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02

Last Sunday is said to have been any
thing but a christian Sabbath" in Charles
ton