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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-22

heirs of the late Hope II. Slater, formerly
of Baltimore. Ii was under the manage
ment of Mr.. Dufiield, who is heavy loser.
The warehouse Of VIM. Jones, IT. the build
ing of TouImin Voorhees, \ ~. and numer-
Gus other houses were consumed. Early %
Wednesday morning another tire broke out,
which DESTROYED two large brick houses a.
the intersection Of Front, Commerce, ana -.
Francis streets They were owned by a. \.
Haden and Messrs Malone y Foot. The
loss by these fires is more than 92OO,OOO.
A proposition having been brought for
ward in the British Parliament to open the
British Museum to the public On Sundays,
an influential deputation, composed ~ up
wards Of two hundred noblemen, members
Of Parliament, clcrgymen, ministers, and
gentlemen of various Protestant denomIna-
tons, waited upon Lord Palmerston d urge
him strenuously to oppose any such endea-
vor. The House Of Commons have already
given strong and decisive expression y the
disapproval Of the former motion 70 the
same effect.
In the night Of Monday, the 18th instant,
shortly after the family Of Mr. VIM. Rhoads,
a farmer residing il Knox township Pa
had retired 10 rest, the dwelling was dlscoy-
ed to be on fire Mr.. Rhoads was absent Ut
the time, and his wife having been awaken
ed BY the heat, rushed out OF the house, and
called on her children, who slept UP stairs,
to follow, at the same time hurting stones
through their window. But they could not
be aroused Four sons one of them almost
Of aye, persisted in the flames.
The Senate Of Pennsylvania has p7anl-
mousiy passed a Joint Resolve (which i Ger
tain to pass the House, authorizing the Gov
ernor to appoint three Commissioners, tO
confer with like Commissioners, should such
be appointed, from New York, Maryland,
and other States interested, 70 agree On such
legislative or other action is may be deemed
proper and necessary with reference to Rail
road charges for carrying freight.
With reference to the announcement re-
Gently made that company, represented by
JAS H. Stevenson, esq, ~ New York, was
about H. commence a steamship crmmuuca-
ion between New York and Brazil, and
that mail contract had been obtained In
aid of the line the Post Office Department
states that no such contract has been made,
either with the Government Of the United
States or Brazil.
One Of the main issues in question IN
North Car3Eiha, at the approaching election,
will BE the manner III which slave property
il taxed The State constitution declares
that slaves shall De taxed Is persons, and one
side stands by this proyisO in the constltu-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-22

Hon. Isaac \. Morris, q Doug las Demo-
crat from Illinois, in the House Of Represen-
tatiyes, has ''let himself out" about the
President in a letter which we find copied
in the Philadelphia Press. lie says that
the Democratic party must separate from
the Administration and that Judge Doug
las holds it at arms length, nor seeks nor
desires fellowship with it"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-22

The Milwaukee Wisconsin says, that for
many years rents have not been so low as
now. Good brick stores on East Water
street below Huron, are renting for $500
Houses that commanded $3.50 in 1856, will
now hardly bring $780, and very good hous-
es may be had at $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-22

The French Emperor has promulgated his
plan for settlement of the complication"
in Europe arising out Of the affairs of Italy,
in dispatch from his Minister, Thouvenel,
to the Court of Turin. 1t is
81. Complete annexation Of the Duchies of
Parma and Modena to SARDINIA.
80. Temporal administration of the Lega-
tons of the Romagna of Ferrara, and OF Bo-
logna, under the form of cicariat, (lieuten-
ancy,) exercised by his Sandman Majesty in
the name Of the Holy See.
80. Re-establishment of the Grand Duchy
of Tuscany in its political and territorial IN
dependence. (dut0noWie.)
q AnneXatlon Of Savoy to France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-22

Advices from Monteyideo are to the 3lst
of January Considerable excitement pre-
vailed in consequence of France and Eng
land insisting on payment Of their debts,
and fears were entertained of the custom
house revenue being embargoed. Produce,
hides, tallow, and wool were ruling high,
with slight downward tendency on the
former. Exchange has declined little;
cattle killing in full force.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-22

The local elections in several Of the town
ships in Pennsylvania, show losses to the
Republican party. Speed the good work.
May the losses 90 on, until the party is bro
ken up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-22

In the Senate, on Tuesday, Mr.. Summer
presented petition from citizens of Boston,
praying for the abolition Of slavery in the
District of Columbia, the prohibition Of the
interstate slave trade &c. The Senate re-
fused to refer the petition, and laid itupon
the table by vote of 80 to l..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-22

At a Democratic Convention at Upper
Marlboro, Nd, on Saturday last, Fendall
Marbury. esq offered a series of resolutions,
setting forth the claims Of the Hon. Henry A..
Wise for the Charleston nomination, which,
after some discussion, were laid on tho table.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-22

CONGRESS. the Senate yesterday, a
bin providing for reducing the price OF the
public printing, was passed. The Florida
Claims bill was taken up and further dis
cussed, and made the order of the day for
April 10Th. In the House of Representa-
tives, bill was reported and referred, Tor
the construction of a bridge over the Poto-
mac. The New York contested election case
was further debated, and theresolution OF the
majority of the committee rejected, Reso-
lutions were introduced in the Senate and
House, calling on the President for Informal
ton concerning the capture Of the two Mexl-
can steamers, near Vera Cruz as to whether
the capture was made in pursuance OF IN
structions from the President or Secretary
of War, or was the action of the officer in
command of the sloop-of-war Saratoga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-22

The progress Of the scramble" as it is
called between the "Hunterites" and the
"Wiseites" 10 this State, is not at all relish
ed by the friends of Gov. Wise. They claim
that a large majority of the people are for
Gov. Wise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-22

Col. VIM. II. Bissell, the Governor OF IL
linois, died on the 18th instant, of pneumo-
MIA. lie was native of Cooperstown, New
York; commenced life as a common school
teacher; subsequently studied and practised
medicine; but on removing to Illinois studied
law, and was chosen to the Legislature, and
afterwards States attorney. On the break
ing out Of the Mexican war, he was chosen
colonel of the ID regiment of Illinois, and
distinguished himself at the battle of Buena
Vista. On his return home he was elected
to Congress, bat in 1854 declined re-elec-
ton on account of i'll health. In 1856 he
was elected by the Republicans Governor OF
the State, which Office he held at the time OF
his death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-22

In the long list of casualties that we are
frequently called upon to read, appear too
often the account of women and children
burnt to death by the ignition of their cloth
ing. The frequency of these accidents is
startling and painful, not only here, but IN
those countries where the same style and
material in dress prevails. The Queen OF
Great Britain lately requested the Master
Of the Mint, Professor Graham, to superln-
tend series of experiments with view to
determine if these fabrics could, by easy
means, be rendered non-inhammable The
professor entrusted the inquiry to two dis
tinguished chemists, DR.. OPpenhelm ana
Mr., Nersmann. They report that "tunSstate
of soda" renders muslin and other light fab
RIGS perfectly non-inAammable, and recon-,
mend its use. Dresses can be saturated
with it, and then ironed, and worn as If
nothing had been applied to them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-22

J. B. Lippincott IS Co, Philadelphia, have
published in neat volume, The Southern
Gardener, and Receipt Book, containing
valuable information on all subjects connec-
ted with domestic and rural affairs, garden
ing, cooking, beverages, dairy, medical, We
terinary, end miscellaneous" by Mrs. Mary
L. Edgeworth, of Georgia. This is the third
edition of this very useful book, revised and
corrected by the author. 1t is one Of tie
best households that we have ever seen,
aud all the directions appear to be given
with knowledge, care, and judgment. For
sale at the book store Of Mr.. John H. Par
rott, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-22

Hon. Mr.. Kennedy, of Md, has offered in
the Senate, series of resolutions as an
amendment to those offered by Mr.. Brown,
of Mississippi, affirming the value of the
Union, condemning all distractions to the
execution Of the laws, and all sectional or
ganizatiou, and all further agitation OF the
slavery question, and declaring that Sin re-
spect to the Territories, the common proper
ty of the United States, it is the right OF the
citizens Of the United States, lawfully and
permanently residing in any Territory there,
Of, to frame their constitution and laws, aud
to regulate their domestic and social affairs
in their own mode, subject only to the pro-
visions of the Federal Constitution, with the
privilege Of admission into the Union when
ever they have the requisite population tor
one representative in Congress: Proe'ded al
,cayS, That none but those who are citizens
of the United States, under the Constitution
and laws thereof. and have fixed residence
in any such Territory, ought to participate In
the formation of the constitution, or III the
enactment of laws for said Territory or
State"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-22

from the first to Tie twenty-siyth day If
Nay next Virginia j. expected t. be on tie
qul yiye for good Races. We are unable IL
say what may ~ expected at Broad Rock
The Petersburg Fairfield and Ashland races
however, will not only possess their accustgm-
ed interest, but many things will combine Is
make them ever more attractiy than usual
The stakes are subscribed 70 by many CEN
tlemen from other States, thus onsnri6a
large number IF horses
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-22

Judge Meredith. of Richmond, one Of the
best and ablest of the Judges of our State,
has consented to be candidate for re-elec-
ton lie will be reelected, without OPPOSE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-22

The Wings of Florida have issued call for
Convention, to be held in June next, when
they will determine upon their course of ac-
ton in the coming Presidential election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-22
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY BY
EDGAR SN0WDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:

THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH y, 1860.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-22

Peter Goolrick, esq, has been elected
Mayor of Fredericksburg The vote stood,
for Goolrick 273; for VIM. S. Scott 2lS-
Goolrick's majority 60.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-22

WANTED.-Two unfinished rooms Ill hoard
w iu private family "a two persons nsE.r
euees exchanged Address Box "A Post Of8ee
nh lg-ilw~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-22

DISSOLUTION.
fENHE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing
y between kiNCHELOE ( BRUIN, il this
ily dissolved by mutual consent Either partner
H authorized 81 use thc name 1T the firm in settle
ment. =. ". KINCHELOE
mn 2l-lm s BRTIN
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-01-26
Tribute OF Respect.
JACKSONVILLE. Jan. 18th. I1En.


LAFAYETTE LODGE, No. SO.
WHEREAS It has pleased the Advise Disposer of human
events to remove among by the affecting hand of
death our worthy aud esteemed brother George Ward
who departed this life the llth day of January 166O
Called from in this Lodge below to refreshment and
endowment the Lodge above and has left family and
large circle of friends depore his loss Therefore
esOlUed the death of brother Ward society has
been of her most useful and valuable members
universal avoritenasOnry OF one OF her most WOr
tbv and consistent MEMBERS and the family circle kind
affectionate and indulgent father.
Resoued That best evidence in the world of
preciaton of worth of departed brother will be
steady jealous imitation Of his many noble qualities
that long after his earthly tabernacle shall have decayed the
memory of his virtues will be Ever in the hearts of
his brethren.
ResOued That token of the loss this Lodge has
tanned and expression of respect to the
the deceased the Lodge and members be clothed in the
usual badge of mourning for space of thirty days
ResOUed That while deeply feel the loss OF ourbe-
loved broter and his familiar face at regular meetings.
we would not forget the breach that is made in the family
circle and the kindred hearts that will long his loss
med to mnge sympathes with theirs, praying that
He who binds broken heart will comfort and sustain
them.
Resolved That copy of the foregoing preamble and
resolutions be spread the records OF this copy
sent to the surviving family of the deceased and copy
sent to each the Wilmington papers, with request to
publish the same
These resolutions offered and read in open Lodge
on Friday the 18th January, 1862 by brother Dr. f. W.
Ward and unanimously adopted. The Lodge being called
together for the purpose buryng brother George Ward
ternty. o,,,o,, .
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-01-26
4. J. JOHNSON, Secretary.
THE OPINION OF AMERICA,


Show American any invention, from political
constitution to patent ratrap and his first impulse will
be to search for its defects his next to improve upon
it, If however, he finds it perec-capable of perform
ing all that is claimed for it-nvaluabe unimprovabe
he acknowledges the corn" adopts the article, what
ever it may be- and renders due honor to the inventor
This trait in our national character is sgnay lustra
ted in the boundless popularity of Professor Hooways
remedies in this country. When they first adver-
tsed in the United States half the world had already
approved them. The leading governments of Europe,
public institutions, and eminent scientific had
dorsed them But these credentials not sufficient
for Brother Jonathan" He must try them in the
crucble of experiment The results in the highest
degree satisfactory Dyspepsia, bilious complaints al
ectons of the bowels all the painful and dangerous
retes of internal diseases disappeared invariably, under
the operation of the Pills while external disorders and
" removed by the application of the Ointment. This
was demonstration The national mind was convinced
Enthusiasm replaced doubt
We presume that the establishment in New York Of
central depot for the sale of his remedies in the United
States has been the means of adding very considerably
to his princey fortune but if it has been pecuniary
benefit to him, it has been benefit which money can
not measure to thousands of suffering eowctizens
The Ointment and Pills accessible to people OF
every class in every part of the Union and the amount
of good they have accomplished may be estimated from
the fact that almost without exception the newspapers
and other periodicals have published statements of cures
effected by their operation and back the statements BY
editorial declarations of their authenticity This is
mass of evidence not to be controverted shaken Il
rock of truth against which the waves of profession
al prejudice beat in vain.-N Y. Courier"
| Jan. 23d, 1860. 1882
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-01-26
Monday, February
Fayetteville Observer.

The SOUTHERN MALL Washington, JAM 19.-The
Post-Ofce Department is much annoyed at the recent
detention of the mails upon the Potomac river, which
has arisen entirely from the neglect refusal of the con-
tractors to execute the perempory orders of the De
parment that the mails should be transported by Rail
road The renewal of the attempt to transport the mails
the River route has been without the approval of
The Department. Second Assistant Postmaster General
Dundas has written to the Postmaster at Richmond,
demanding TO know why he has sent the mail by that
route, to the derment of the public service and making
peremptory order that for the future it shall be sent
via the Virginia Central and Orange and Alexandria
Railroads. He has also, directed the Postmaster at
Alexandria to forward tie mails detained there and all
future Southern mails by way of the Orange and Alex
andria Railroad.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-01-26
Enr tho Innrn!


MEssRs EDITORS have frequently been solicited by
some good farmers write few lines for your
per- similar to these about to PEN Though young
assuming pretensons to advise the wise and good
of great country, yet feel that am not doing
wrong when endeavor to comply with their socltauons
The whence these solicitations have come nduce me
to write look upon those who made them as men watch
full of the affairs of country and who ar ever Wiling
all in their power to promote her welfare and best IN
terest Why then should not write communication IN
accordance with their requests They the reemen OF
country have voice that should be heard as well as
any others. Vor pOpuh est UOT pdr1R.
Nonntercourse with the North, with the view OF build
ing up Southern and manufactures strongly adyo
Gated and something should be DONE We should establish
manufactures carry mportatons directly from foreign
ports the progress this direction would soon be
parent and real Goods will be consumed as long people
able pay them although talk about buy
ing Charleston Richmond, elsewhere IN the SOUTH
will find that after all, only buying New ork
mportations, Northern made goods at second hand
We desire direct trade and direct manufactures and we
will have these by building Southern trade and Southern
manufactures. The southern cities maintain no lines to
Europe they have almost daily steamers to York
While this the talk of intercourse will be only
talk.
Now it is proposed to he farmers around, that hold
meeting at suitable place. and enter into resolutions
will do business trade with merchant who does
turn his attention to direct mporations Ihus we will
encourage direct trade and put down all those who will only
buy goods the North and sell them here at second hand
We DESTROYS that direct trade should be at wilmington
Has any other farmer word in this matter -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-01-26

FRIGHTFUL RAILROAD ACKNOWLEDGMENT Es-
CAPE THE PAssENGERs.-Nenc York, JAM pa
train for New Haven was partially thrown from the
track Saturday afternoon near Milford by the break
ing of the driving wheel of the locomotive The tender
was mashed aud the express turned the track
bottom up. The first was thrown down a twenty
five feet embankment and the second Car was also thrown
off the track but was seriously hurt an event
which seems almost miraculous when it is considered
that there were $50 passengers on the train!
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-01-26
Later from Texas.

NEW ORLEANS, January 22.-Tbe steamship Are
@onia has arrived from Brazos with dates from Browns
vile to January Is. She brings $4,000 in specie
The authorities and people of Matamoras protest against
the introduction OF American volunteers into Mexico
and refuse passage to Americans through that district
in pursuit of Cortinas They also refuse to aid either
government against him. Cortinas has gathered together
300 men, and intends to renew hostilities.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-01-26

EFFECTS OF THE SECTIONAL ExCITEMzNT.-N0ts,
1912, it is sad has business been more thoroughly
trated il Philadelphia than at present The Ledge
yesterday, says:
There is literally nothing doing The merchants 81,
selling the smallest amount of goods and receiving
most meagre per centage of Indebtedness An old ns
chant or rather gentleman for many years promneD
connected with the trade of this city, informed US y
terdav that for several months previous to the 81
January, instant, his business was about fifty per %
what it was for corresponding time last year tDa' y
the first thirteen days of January, by similar CONF
ison, they even less than fifty per cent, thai "
were daily declining, and that he believed his own
ness to be fair index to the business generally @
city. Our merchant informant attributed this c0Du
of things to the sectional preudices existing in the
try, and from which our city suffered unju8tly app
meritedly by consequence OF the temporzing tone
Philadelphia newspapers, which rather encouras or
feeling by not openly denouncirg the acts OF T ao
natics, who, regardless of law and reason, KEEP M
impression that much larger portion of the fr s
phia public than is really the case favor the atI~
side Of the present agitation. This the theory @f
sented, and there may be something in it.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-01-26

BENECIA-We notice that Bells Life in London and
the Sporting Life, under their calendar of Fights to
Come" both enter Heenan under the title of the Be-
neca Boy That soubrquet is therefore, fixed and the
10th April will decide whether it will stand forever on
the roll of fame among the names of the sc champions
of England. Beneca is the name of town in Calfor
MIA where Heenan worked and received its title in honor
OF beautiful girl the daughter of General Vallejo who
lies buried upon its topmost hill. What contrast to
her gentle spirit will be the fierce scene enacted near
London between Heenan and Tom Sayers, on the 10th
April !-Wllkes Spirit.
Bets on the Boy" are said to be 100 to co. and in
some cases to l on him.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-01-26

New METHOD OF REPAIRING RAILROAD IRoN.-The
Great Western Railway Company, of Canada has in
troduced system Of repairing damaged and worn
out iron in the shops at Hamilton Canada. The mode
of accomplishing this is simple and is said to be very
successful The Hamilton Spectator describes the pro-
cess as somewhat as follows:
A rail which is damaged at the end by the peeing
off portion Of it, the spreading consequent hard
work, have piece put ill., in very short time,
and that, too in such that the rail is better,
and will stand more and tear than when new
The rail is heated TO white hrut and peCc of
mon bar iron welded into the damaged spot and the rail
is as good This operation may be performed to
greater or less extent, the may be of
the rails we would only require one foot OF new iron,
while others would require much seven feet. The
great advantage of this system that of reroing
its cheapness. Messrs. Dunning & Wormly, the con-
tractors for this work. say that they repair these
rails at OF Sc per ton, while to rerol them woud
cost $780, besides the expenses of transportation and
duties if they were done in the United States
The above process has been i'll operation at the shops
of the Wilmington and Weldon Rail Road for about
three years. and learn is great saving to the Com
nanv
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-01-26
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
WnMINGToN, N. c., THURSDAY. JAN. se, 1860.

IA Any Of the subscribers to thls paper having
copy of the 9th inst. not caring to tile it, will confer
favor on us by letting have it to complete files.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-01-26

MUsKETs AND RIFLES FOR THE SoUTH-W Washing
ton, Jan. 23-Ihe War Department has ordered lie,
600 muskets from the Springfield Armory and 5000
rifles from Watervitt to be placed in the Arsenas at
Charleston, Augusta and Baton Rouge, to supply
quotas to the Southern States.