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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24
ONE WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIyAL on THE sTEAMER EUROPA.

The steamer Europa has arrived at Hall
fax, from Liverpool with adyices to the lth
instant.
ENGLAND.-Mr. Gladstone introduced the
annual budget, showing financial results for
the past year to be eminently satisfactory
The estimated expenditures for the next year
is over seventy millions sterling. The re-
cepts are estimated at sixty and three-quar-
ter millions, and the deficiency is to be made
up by an income tax Of ten pence on incomes
of ESQ, and seven pence on incomes below
that sum.
The provisions of the French treaty aspub
lished have been generally anticipated. pu-
ties are materially reduced on wines, brandy,
timber, currants raisins, etc. The duties on
paper, butter tallow and other articles are
abolished. The duties on tea and sugar re-
main unchanged for another year. The pro
visions OF the treaty have generally been "a
yorably received
In political matters there is nothing Of
striking importance
FRANcE.-I'he report is confirmed that the
French troops in Italy had received orders to
march at days notice. 1t is supposed that
the occupancy Of Tuscany is contemplated, Il
Piedmont continues to oppose the annexation
Of Savoy.
IrALY.-Austra rejects the principal pro
positions of England for the settlement oithe
Italian question. Her official objection had
not been received.
SPAIN is supposed that England Will
resume her offer Of mediation between Spain
and Morocco
The Chinese were strongly fortifying Pc
| kin, and also the entrance Of the Peihoriyer.
The British are energetically preparing for
| the Chinese campaign.
The trade Of Japan was checked by the
excessive demand by Europeans for Chinese
gold in exchange for American dollars and
in consequence Of an insult which had been
offered to the japanese.
LATER VIA QrEENsTowN TELEGRArH.-A
British cabinet council was held Oh Sutur-
day.
CoNsTANrISorLE, h.-Since the depar-
ture Of Mons ThOuyenal, great change has
taken place in the relations between the va
rious ambassadors. The French Charge had
scarcely had any communication with the
Russia ambassador, who had frequent confer
ences with the Austrian internuncio.
ROME, 10Th. evening. Gen. Guyon has is
sued proclamation, il which he expresses
the hope that the Carnival will pass by with
out any disturbance The Papal Govern
ment has arrested the supposed leader Of the
late manifestation there
Tie furlough which had been granted ~
the French soldiers has been suspended.
MARKErs.- Provisions closed steady M,ssr-
Bigland, Atlay 4 CO., Richardson, Spence & 90,
and others quote Beef steady Holders offer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24
CONGRESS.
REPORTED FOR THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
Senate, Thursday, February %.

Senate, thursday, February 60
Mr.. Brown. from the Committee on the
District of Columbia, reported bill author
ling the construction of a railway on Penn
sylyauia avenue, and other streets IN the city
Of Washington-laid over.
On motion, it was agreed that when the
Senate adjourn tomorrow, it be until Mon
day next.
Mr.. IIamlin moved that on and after Mon
day next, the Senate meet at II o'clock, vi.
Mr. Mason said that such an arrangement
would seriously interfere with the duties OF
the Harper Ferry Investigation Committee.
The motion was not agreed to-yeas y,
nays ..
The Senate then took upa bill for the sale
of United States arms to the several States,
aud to abolish the civil nperlntendencies Of
the National Armories
Mr.. Hale, If New Hampshire, moved to
strike out the clause aboLishing the civil SUI
pcrintcndcncics lie thought that the poll
IN 81 the government should be allowed 70
remain rs il had been fixed, after much de-
liberation
Mr.. Fcsscnden, Of Maine, inquired Of Mr..
Davis. Chairman of the Committee on Mill
tary Affairs the reason for the first portion
81 the resolution.
Mr. Davis Of Mississippi, responded that
Jhe annual appropriation for armlng the
Militia, $500, 900 was far below the amount
requisite for that purpose. The States had,
la many instances, appropriated money Tor
the purchase Of arms, and unless the United
States Armorirs were permitted to manu-
facture such arms and sell them to the States,
III ~ Nt.t4 n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24
California News.

The California papers T. tie 3Oth ult.,
contain the following additional news:
Accounts from Carson Valley say the con
dition Of the cattle IN that vicinity il terri
bic. In the vicinity ol Warm Springs il il
estimated that there were 5000 carcasseS in
sight at one time The snow was going Oft,
and it was hoped that grass would soon be
accessible Tie excitement concerning the
Washoe silver mines continued nabated.
The sales ofclams made III San Francisco dur
ing the two weeks previous to the departure
Of tie mail amounted to >l@O,OO0 Mr.. La
mar had introduced 4 resolution IN the Legis-
lature asking Congress 70 grant presumption
titles to actual settlers from the III Of March
1916, to the "a Of March, 1861. Rich sur
face diggings had been discovered near Gorge
town. The silver mines discovered 1T Mount
st. Iiclcns, Wasso lounty, have proven to
be Of little value The road between Placer
vile and Carson Valley was uuobsrucled
by snow, and operations had been resumed
in some Of Tie silver mines. Most unbound
ed confidence appears % be felt ii the extent
of the richness of the miRes east u the noun
tains. Rev Mr. Williams, one a the pioneer
missionaries, who LETT Boston IA ls+l, and
who has since remained constantly Oh the
Sandwich Islands, sailed from Honolulu Tor
New Bedford, on the 3lst Of December, IN
the ship Black Sea.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

The Imperial Palace, at Jeddo, in Japan,
was destroyed by fire on the 10th of Deem
Der last. Such an event is said to occur
about once in a century, and spreads con
sternation throughout the Empire. All bust
ness and trade, as we are informed, were
suspended by an Imperial edict throughout
the Empire How long this prohibition will
continue, is not now ascertaIned, nor what Ell
feet the disaster will have in relation to the
mission of the two Commissioners OF the
United States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

Mr.. Thaddeus Hyatt. whose arrest has
been ordered by the Senate for his failure to
appear before the Harper's Ferry lnvestiga-
ton Committee, has left Washington for
New York, designing to test the power of
the Senate to force him to appear and testi-
fly, by demanding writ of haheas corpus
before State tribunal. when the order of
the Senate shall be served.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

A letter from citizen of Charleston, ).
c., published in the Petersburg lntellgen-
Ger saws, that the move in the South Carroll
ma Legislature, proposing Southern Con-
vention, was made without consulting the
people Of South Carolina, and without their
asking for it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

The Charleston News. calculating the
chances of Judge Douglas nomination by
the National Convention, insists thatin such
an event. the Southern delegates SHOULD
withdraw from the Convention hold one OF
their own, which would in fact be the true
Democratic body, and present constitution
al platform and nomination to the country.
Il would defeat both wings of the opposition"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

Mr.. Daniel Fanshaw, the well known
printer aud bookseller, died in New York,
on Monday, in the I'D year of his age. lie
was the first printer in the United States to
adopt rollers instead of balls in an mixing
apparatus for the hand press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

The Winchester Yirginian thinks that
Virginia has been "saddled with trouble
and expense enough, by the union with
Alexandria" There are many of our citi-
gems who pay every year their State taxes
who think that the expense is not all on one
side. However, the "union" is desirable
to both parties
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

The Westminster Review states that
whitefeld ths great reyiyaliSt preacher,
was at one time STAKEHOLDER in Georgia,
being at his death the owner Of 80 slaves,
men, women and children, whom he left in
his will to the Countess of Huntington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

Mr.. Davis's reply, in the House of Repre-
ssntatives, to the resolution of censure on
him, passed by the Legislature of Mary
land, is said to have been one of the moss
scorching political speeches ever made IN
Congress. The synopsis of it, which We
gave on Wednesday, will give the reader
fair idea of the purport of the speech.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

1t is understood among recognized leaders
at Washington, if the Charleston Convention
dominates Southern candidate, that the
Cincinnati platform will be re-afirmed pure
and simple, his geographical position and
sectional sympathy furnishing guaranty
for the rest. If Northern man, then a
plank TO be inserted for the bred Scott de-
csion, with the Southern Interpretation
that the Constitution carries slavery into
Territories, and entities it to protection by
CONGRESS-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

A party of Usage Indians, from Kansas,
thirteen in number. who started in compa-
ny with gentleman named James 5. Bar
bee, for Washington, in November last, are
missing, and cannot be heard from. They
ora sdvertised for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

FAILURE or THE RICE CRor--Throughout
all the East, from India to the shores Of the
Pacific, says Hong Kong correspondent Of
the n. Y. Journal Of Commerce, according
to the most reliable information. tho past
season has been marked beyond any one
for long series Of years, by the failure OF
the rice crop, which as means Of subsis,
tence, is hardly exceeded in value by all
the grains produced in the United States
For various reasons, in different countries
the war; perhaps, accounting for the failure
to some extent in India. and floods in the
Malayan Peninsula, aud drought n some
parts of China, there Will be deficiency
In the usual supply OF one third.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

Mr.. VIM. Gilmore Simms, of S. c., was
first chosen as the orator for the 22d inst, at
the celebration in Washington-but being
unable to accept the invitation, Mr.. Bocock,
ut the solicitation of the Committee of Ar
rangements, kindly consented to deliver the
addrooo ..se.#e .4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

Joseph Fox. arrested in Richmond, charg-
ed with the stealing Of one horse. and i've
hundred lard lamps, from Mr.. Mckee OF
Berkeley county, has been arrested in Rich
mond, brought back to Berkeley, and lodged
In iail for trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

GENERAL AssEagLy.-The Senate on We'd
nesday pensioned the widow of the colored
porter killed at Harper's Ferry. and the
House authorized the consolidation OF the
Baltimore and Ohio and Northwestern 'lr-
o;nia Railroads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

1t is reported in the newspapers that II
Gov. Wise is not nominated in the Charles
ton Convention, his friends will nominate
him as a candidate for Congress from the
Norfolk district
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

DE4rn or JACK RossIrER.-Ths splendid
horse, well-knowl TO citizens of this county,
for which his owner Or. j. g. Ashcom, J
had been offered $500, died Of lock jaw last
week. He had received severe kick from
another horse op the ipner part Of the hind
leg few days previous, and it is supposed
that this led to his death.-Leonardtopn
iHdl BEACON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

The volumnions report of the Board Of
Naval Officers upon reforms in the navy
wards, which has bssn called for by Congress,
recites notorious evils that exist, and recon-
mends an increase of the authority Of the
naval officers in charge, with subordination
and discipline like that on board ship.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

The Har-Sinai congregation Of Baltimore.
headed by the Rabbi. DIR. David Einhorn,
have issued vigorous protest against the
effort, recently inaugurated in New York, to
establish board of delegates of American
israelites
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

THE SouruERA CogyENTloN.-The Savan-
nah Republican, in an article on the South
Carolina proposition says;
Upon this state of facts we take il for
granted that the Southern Convention must
necessarily prove failure. Without unani-
mity. it were useless to undertake il. And
to be candid, we cannot say that we should
regret such abortion. We are opposed gen
orally to msre talking. gassing bodies. Like
our commercial conventions, they have no
power to enforce their edicts; thay bind no
body, and from the lack of responsibility,
generally do harm to themselves and those
whom they assume to represent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

Mr.. G. F. Train, from the United States,
who is said to represent large company in
Liverpool, England. is endeavoring to intro
duce the American system Of city Railways
into all the streets Of that place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24


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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

In Richmond, the Celebration of the birth
day of Washington was marked by a very
fine military display. Flags were every
where given to the breeze, and the streets
bore quite holiday aspect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

Intelligence from Havana to the 18th inst.
states that the Captain-General issued an or
der on the 18th, stopping the importation OF
Chinese coolies into the island after the 3lst
December next, giving as reason that sui
ficient number had arrived with those to
arriye) to test that kind of labor. Up that time
they would be admitted on tolerance, as they
had been for some time past, in order not to
interfere with the interest of those who had
contracted for their importation during the
present year, and to give time for the Gov
eminent at Madrid to further consider the
matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

The London Times declares that the Aus
trian Empire is in state Of decay; that the
young Emperor is both weak and obstinate;
and that affairs are gradually falling from
had Ia worse NV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

AN OLD ARGuNENT.-lt is sometimes in
teresting to see old arguments which have
long been argued without success, brought
forward in new form by their former op-
poaents Some Southern papers, in urging
the establishment of cotton factories at the
South, are calculating the cost Of carrying
raw cotton to the North, and bringing back
the manufactured article, and have come to
the correct conclusion that there is heavy
loss in freight and expenses. This is pre-
cisely what the friends Of home manufactures
have for years been representing TO the free
trade men of the South, without success. -
We are glad that even in this modified form,
the truth is beginning to make It's way at the
South. Boston AdceytiSeT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

g The Michigan Democratic Convention ac-
knowleged the binding force of the decisions
of the Supreme Court. denounced John
Browns raid and recommend Senator Doug
las for President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

The Hungarian makes the fourteenth
steamer which has been lost since the COM
mencement Of steam navigation between
Europe and America Subjoined we give
the names of those that have been LOST
President, never heard Of; Columbia, all
hands saved; Humboldt all hands saved; City
of Glasgow, never heard Of; City of Phila,
delphia, all hands saved Franklin, all hands
saved; Arctic, a few only saved; Pacific, new
er heard of: Lyonnais, few only saved
Tempest, never heard of; Austria, burned
with great loss of life; Indian, three lives
lost Arago, all hands saved; Hungarian, all
hands lost. probably
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

BURGLARS TooLs.-The Baltimore Amer
lean of the 18th inst, records an important
arrest and seizure of burglars tools in that
city. This is, perhaps, one of the largest
assortments of "Cracksmen's" implements
ever secured by the police Of our American
cities The inventory Of articles names
small vices. dark lanterns, a frame used for
drilling purposes, bits and wards Of keys Of
all sizes, patterns edwards and keys wrench
es, nippers, pryers, three boxes Of black wax
for impressions, t'co hundred keys Of all
sizes and descriptions. various pipes for the
use OF powder to blow open safes, saws, I'M
mics, billies, and variety Of other articles,
the use of which is only known to the inlta-
ted. A number of the keys were labelled
with the names Of the owners Of stores to
which they had been fitted, 4 quantity Of
counterfeit money was also discovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

The Senate committee of Foreign Affairs
met on Tuesday morning, and by strict
party vote authorized the Chairman TO re-
port the Mexican treaty back to the Senate.
The republicans on the committee, with Mr..
Crittenden. voted against it. They also in
timated their intention to vote against ii UNI
der every and all circumstances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

The Hagerstown Herald says that the
Peach and Apricot trees in and about liza.
gerstown, have been mach injured by the
late cold weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24
ALBEMARLE INSURANCE COMPANY,
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.
" r EARLY. Presi.

!. EAhL4J IIcSiatht'
JOINS Woop j., Secretary.
CASH CAPITAL AND SURPLUS S2OS, sl0,O8,
YTYAKES FIRE RISKS in town and country,
1 and solicits \ CONTINUANCE Of the liberal pat
ronage heretofore bestowed. the business trans
actions are conducted upon the most liberal prin-
ciples, and its obligations promptly met.
JAMES S. ROGERS, Agent
feb Il-eolmif No. 4 South haTyes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

The Boston Daily advertiser may make
itself perfectly easy about the invitation to
the Virginia Legislature, to visit Boston. 1t
is entirely mistaken in its supposition as to
the feeling excited in Virginia on the sub
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.

In the Senate on Wednesday, among the
bills reported was one to change the time OF
holding the courts in the 2nd Judicial Dis
trict, petersburg Circuit;) also one allowing
a pension to the widow Of Haywood Shep-
herd, the colored porter killed by John
Browns men at Harpers Ferry on the 18th
last October, and one incorporating the
Richmond, York River and Atlantic Steam
Navigation and General Transportation
Company. The bill imposing tax Oh oys-
tiers was laid on the table.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

The Pennsylvania Republican Convention
is in session a. Harrisburg. Simon Cameron
was recommended as the Republican eandl-
date for President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

A large mass meeting was held in New
York on Tuesday evening, to inaugurate the
new Union party on the platform of "the
Union, the constitution and the enforcement
of the laws" Mr. James w. Gerard presi
ded, and addressed the meeting at consider
able length lie was followed by Hon. j
Morrison Harris, Of Maryland, in a speech
Of some length, appealing to the conservative
men of the North to maintain the rights OF
the South. Hon. George Briggs gave his
tory of the late contest for the Speaker Of
the House of Representatives, and defended
his own action Mr.. Theodore L. Tomlin
son made an address, in which he expressed
his willingness to vote for Gen. Scott foi
President. Gen. Scott was present and was
frequently and enthusiastically cheered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

Mr.. Foney, the new Clerk of the House
Of Representatives, retains one fourth of the
former subordinate officers, employed in his
o6oe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

Notwithstanding the inclemency Of the
weather, Washington's Birth Day was cele-
brated with spirit in most Of the principal
cities and towns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24
pupIIsHRD DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY BY
EDGAR sNOWDEE.
ALEXANDRIA,:
FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY "a, 1860.

CoNGREss.-T Senate yesterday spent
the greater portion Of its session in discuss
ing Mr.. Slidell's bill prohibiting the CIR
culation of paper money in the District OF
Columbia. The House Of Representatives
made several Intellectual efforts to elect a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

1t is said that the past winter has not
been favorable for the wheat crop, generally
aud that the growing wheat does not look
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

SHALL Pox-Is THIS FAcr?-A gentle
man of intelligence and observation informs
us, from all the information he can obtain
from medical men, now having many cas- es
of smallpox under treatment, that there Is
no house in the city where gas is burned Of
the ordinary consumption, in which the
disease has yet found lodgment, The gas,
it is supposed, is powerful disintectant
and hence there is no contagion within the
circle of its influence He says that per
son burning gas may contract the disease
abroad and take it home with him, but it
will not be communicated to any other NOM
Der Of his family.-H Joints Morning Ns'cS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24

The Wisconsin Democratic Convention,
has nominated Senator Douglas for Presi,
dent.