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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15
Loss Of thu Steamer Hungarian.

The Yarmouth (N 81 Tribune, contains
the following account Of the loss Of the Hun
garian:
The ill-fated steamship is reported to have
been seen by coasting vessel oft Liverpool,
about 2. ~ on Sunday, apparently steer
ing y. n. W., which, unless she were al 4
distance IF at least twenty-five miles from
tile coast. must have been near four points
off her true course. Atthree o'clock on the
following morning, a man named Barry
Nickerson, residing On Gable, deserted, ex
actly in the direction of the reef known as
the Horse Race" what he took to be the
lights Of a steamer These lights when first
seen were stationary, and remained immova-
biz in the same position, as our informant
thinks for rather more than half IN hour,
when they appeared to move very swiftly IN
i northwesterly direction, and in the course
If ten or fifteen minutes became once more
stationary.
Mr. Henry Nickerson, who resides on
Fish Island. states that he first saw the light
in the position which the wreck now occupies,
nj | o'clock, and comprehending that some
unknown vessel was IN distress aroused his
son and neighbor, crossed IN a fishing skif
the inlet which divides the island from Cape
Sable, and in tie hope Of attracting the at
tenton Of the crew, exhibited 4 lighted lam
tern from the highest point Of land that
could be found.
The lights Of the unknown vessel c5ntin-
ued ID be visible until daybreak, when they
disappeared. probably in consequence If the
fall Of tie mast to which they were attached.
a, day dawned, the hull Of large steamship
was plainly discernib!e on the Great Rip" a
dangerous ledge about two miles southwest
Of Cape Sable;) the foremost gone, the main
mast mizenmast and smoke pipe only stand
ing, and the sea making 4 constant breach
over tile ship. The rigging 81 the maiumast
bad the appearance, according to the state
meuts Of our intormanls, Of being crowded
with human beings, to the number Of between
fifty and sixty-a Suppostion We see no
reason To discrcdit About an hour after
sunrise the maiunast was seen - * over
board, the smoke pipe disappeared soon at-
tgrWards-thr mizZcn mast followed about
lO, a. NJ
The spectacle Is described by those who
witnessed il, a. one 81 terrific graudeur-the
SEA- around white with breakers, the doomed
ship rolling heavily as surge after surge
broke against her iron sides, the spray dash
Ing III volumes IL tile height Of her mast
head, and the pillows pouring in ceaseless
cataracts over her decks The violence Of
the sea during the morning and the early
part of the day, was 81 great that 10 attempt
could be made to approach the ship. Not
even 4 liie-boat, il Is affirmed, could have
been got with safety through the breakers
,y,irh pnyir9nc3 thp coast
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

An item in the late California news says
that "Col Fremont is sending down from
his mines to San Francisco, chunk Of gold
about the size of Philadelphia brick, every
week" Some competent black-republican
authority has declared that that party wants
about million of dollars to carry the Presi-
Dental election. If, therefore, the above in
telligence prove true, Mr.. Seward may con-
slider himself out of the question, for Ere
mont will be the man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

The ultra papers in South Carolina, are
indignant at the course of Virginia, in de-
clining to send Delegates to the Southern
Convention The Mercury, especially, re-
CARDS Virginia with quite a supercilious air
has long known that no reliance could be
placed on the frontier Slave States-the cot
ton and sugar States must attend to matters
hemselves-Virginia cannot be looked to
any longer as a leader Virginia must now
tolloac-and great deal more of such talk.
One thing is very certain, we believe; and
that is, that whilst Virginia knows her own
rights and interests, and is able to protect
them, and will attend. or not attend just as
as she chooses, Southern Convention"
she will not be tied to the tail of South
Carolina, or any other cotton" State!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

The second trial of VIM T. Talbert, of
Prince Georges county, Md, for the murder
of John A. Goldsborcugh. will take place at
the term of the Circuit Court for Howard
county, which will begin at Ellicotts Mills
on Monday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

Mrs. Blunt, widow of the late Richard
j. Blunt, of Richmond, who recently COM
mitted suicide by taking arsenic) distracted
by her unhappy condition in life, attempted
to commit suicide by hanging herself, on
Monday last. She was rescued just in time
10 save her life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

Documents and private correspondence
have lately made public series of massa-
cres and barbaritles perpetrated upon the
Indians of California, which, (if true) will
cast stain upon her good name not easily
efaced, and which cover the character Of her
frontier population with disgrace. But the
accounts of indiscriminate massacres OF In
dams is almost incredible, and we trust that
more authentic intelligence may prove this
narrative, if not wholly unfounded, to be at
least greatly exaggerated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

A boy has been arrested in New York,
charged with making four attempts to burn
down his own fathers house. lie has con-
fessed his crime. A negro woman shot a
negro man, in New York, on Tuesday
iealouay
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

The fredericksburg Herald says:-"Mr.
Thomas, of Fairfax, occupies the position of
leading member of the Senate, and would
have made an admirable member of Con-
urosc - ..s 1921
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

4 HARD HIT-ARE SHEEP CATTLE
Such, We understand, was the grave ques-
ton under discussion IN the House If Dele
gates, On yesterday, and which gave rise 10
speeches oG interminabie length, full of
sound sgnifyiug nothing 30 wonder the
time and money VI the people are wasted,
when members amuse themselves with de-
bates On every subject, however small
Now, as a general proposition, we don t
know whether sheep are cattle 81 nor but if
We had t. draw 4 conclusion on tie subject,
only from an investigation Of the calibre
and conduct Of the members Of the present
Legislature, We should say that sheep are
cattle u jackasses-and very decidedly.-
Rich. Wig
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

Last week, man in attempting to cross
the bridge at Back River, on the Philadel-
phia, Wilmington, and Baltimore Railroad,
was struck by the express train bound to
Baltimore, and knocked into the river, and
killed .eta
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

The government has been informed that
the steamer Norfolk is now ready for sea.
Minister McLane will probably leave Wash
ington to-day, to embark for Vera Cruz
1t is considered important that he should
reach there as soon as possible, III view OF
the reported intention Of the Miramon party
to blockade that port, which will certainly
be resisted on the part Of the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15
p,,pIJsHrp DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY BY
EDGAR sNOWDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH Is, 1860.

CosoKEss.-The Senate passed the Mill
tary Academy bill, with an amendment,
making an appropriation to support mount
ed regiment of volunteers, to serve on the
Rio Grande; also, bill for the protection
of female passengers on board of emigrant
ships. The, House of Representatives trans
acted some business. in relation to the DIS
trict of Columbia, and listened to couple
of political speeches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

Mr.. Robert Tyler, recently chairman of
the Democratic State Committee of Pennsyl-
vania, does not, it seems, endorse the reso-
lutions adopted by the Democratic State
convention. He says 80 far as they have
reference to the territorial question, | dis
sent from them, because of their incomplete
ness and insufhciency, and their failure to
indicate distinct principle"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

The Richmond Wing has caustic criti-
cism on Clark Mills's statues, both Of Jack
son and Washington and on Mills himself
as an artiss. .sl Is s,ss 1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15
sUMMER HILL FOR RENT

YNHGS desirable FARM. containing aooa'
l. ACRES, on which are two neat and CUM.
bic DWELLINGS, aud fine OkCHAhD' 80
mile from Alexandra, Oil tho Little RIVER nun
2. pike, il offered Tor rent AS there IT.
Hl DWELLINGS Oh the place. i VII y ~ aa
ed If desired. For terms &c., apply q w
zette Office, or to RICHARD Windsor
mh 2--eo2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

The Senate has confirmed the appointment
of w. D. Shipman, as u. s. District Judge
OF Connecticut, vice Judge Ingersoll, de-
ceased. 800 81 Qase3st. a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

Thomas O'Donnell, arrested in Baltimore
by an officer from Washington, (the said
O'D being indicted for assault and battery,
was .torcibly rescued by party of his friends,
on Saturday last. The occurrence took
place in the heart of the city Of Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

1t is said that Judges Eckels, Sinclair,
and Cradlebaugh, of Utah Territory, are to
be removed, and that their places are to be
supplied by persons whose views OF policy
in relation to the Mormons. accord with
those entertained by Gov. Cumming.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15
Wing State Central Executive and Correspond
ing Committee.

The President Of the late Wing Conycn-
ton has appointed the following Committee,
in obedience to the instructions Of the Con-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

A Jamaica paper complains earnestly
about Jamaica being excluded from partici-
patton in the distribution of captured Afri-
cans, to be sent to the West Indies from 81
ezra Leone and ST. Helena.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

Some time ago, the Pennsylvania Legisla-
ture passed law forbidding goods from
other States being sold by samples. The
New York Legislature has now bill before
it containing similar restriction for that
State, intended to retahate upon Philadel-
phia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15
Late Foreign News.

II
lish proposition for the settlement Of the
Italian question, IS issued. Reasons are
! given why Austria cannot accept England's
| proposal As basis for IN arrangement
Count Rechberg explains that the proposal
does not only essentially alter the basis Of
the European equilibrium, which was found
cd by the treaties ol 1915, but is also in open
opposition to the fundamental principle upon
\ which the legitimacy Of governments in gen
eral, and especially the Austrian monarchy, is
\ founded In the third instance, the prop0-
sails destroy the rights OF the Italian Pm
cess which were placed under the guaran-
tee Of Europe, and which the Emperor Francis
Joseph has a sacred duty 20 protect in his
quality Of chief Of the House If Iap-burg.
\ II, induced By all these motives, Austria de-
y clines the proposed negotiations, she declar-
e., nevertheless, that for the present she
y will not cndeayor to undo by force oI arms
that which she cannot prevent, although re
serving for herself full and entire liberty OF
action for the future. The tone Of Count
! Rcchbcrg's reply IS exceedingly courteous
and moderate.
The Constitutional publishes despatch
from NJ Thouvenel, dated list June, TO the
French Ambassador at Vienna, t. be com
municatci to Count Rechburg. with regard
10 Central Italy, the inhabitants having re-
fused t. recognise their former soyereignS.
lie appeals to the conciliatory spirit 81 the
English proposal IS regards Romagna, lie
expresses regret that the Pope allowed the
state Of things to become 80 aggrayatcI-
France would still, however, consent to a
Ies, radical combination than the one propos-
ino di,mcmberment Of tile Church, on con
dition If tile principle Of non-interycntion
being maintained.
\ Turin despatch says the Russian Ann
bassador, in the name of his Government
had represented to Count Cayour that i
heavy responsibility would fall on Sardinia
II, ut the very moment the European Powers
were endeavoriug q render tie state Of af-
fairs less threatening, she were to take
trail Italy.
The Paris Moniteur Of the Goth February
contains circular address b. H. Roulaud,
the Minister for Public instruction, to the
Archbishops and Bishops OF France, onumer-
nting tie customs, laws. and principles
F. 49,. ,.,,.,.,l l,..,' 49,, y.I;. II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

There was a heavy Snow storm in Nor
folk, on Tuesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

ATTEMPT - DESTROY TowS.-Ihe In
habitants Of Napoleon, Ark, have been consi-
derably excited during the past few days, by
the discovery of plot T. destroy that town
by means turning upon It the current Of
the Arkansas river Napoleonis situated On
narrow strip Of land at the junction Of the
Mississippi and Arkansas rivers, and for sew
eral miles back the two rivers are only sepa-
rated BY a strip Of ground about four hun
dred yards III width \ week Or two since
a train Of powder Was laid across this narrow
point, and Monday night the match was ap-
piled 4 terrific explosion ensued and the
earth was torn up to an extent which allow
ed the water from the Arkansas river 70 find
its way across into the Mississippi Already
has a strong current formed il the breach,
which is hourly widening and deepening,
and from present indications At NJ distant
period the town Will be swept away. \
planter in the vicinity whose interest would
be greatly enhanced by the change il the
current Of the Arkansas river, i suspected Of
having perpetrated the deed, but nothing pos
tive IS known. Memphis -l,gus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

The story thata neice Of Daniel D ConneIl
the great Irish orator, Is now a street yagrant
ia Chicago, is pronounced fabrication.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

THE X. q. C's.-The T. o. Courier, motto
ins this organization, estimates its number
at $1,000 men. 1t says it is preparing to
operate in the broad field, which civil war
has opened in Mexico" It adds:
Gen. Buckley tie Commanders in Chief, COL.
Temple and Surgeon Semple, IRE At the St. Louis
Hotel; Gen. Greer, who is well-known as one II our
bravest volunteer Colonies from Mississippi during
the recent war and who commands division
OF the k g. g.. together with Major Richardson,
one of his staff officers and Col, II. G. Young, Of
Memphis, who commands the First Tennessee Reg
iment at the City Hotel while others, a. Captain
Scott and Lieutenant Breese, Al the Merchants:
Captain Cav the wagon master, is At tho Texas
Home;" and still many others note and chardc
ter are At the ST. Charles or quartered with private
friends in the city. !"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

The Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore Sun says, that "the House of
Representatives passed the Homestead bill
by such majority that it cannot be con
sidered as party measure, though the Re-
publicans have engrafted it upon their par
ty system. The measure has before passed
the House, aud under Democratic auspices.
Gen. j. l.. Dawson, of Pa was the author
of the bill as it passed several years ago,
when it failed in the Senate. The mea-
sure has strong Democratic support in the
Senate, one similar to and with the same
object having been pressed by Senator John
son, of Tennessee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

1t is stated that the examination of Vim
cent Witcher, esq, for the killing of the
three brothers, James, Ralph and Johnson
Clement, at Dickenson's store, Franklin
county, on Saturday, the 25th of February,
has resulted in his committal to Jail for trial.
Bail was asked but refused. Mr.. John An
thony Smith, grandson, and Mr.. Addison
Witcher, son of Mr.. Vincent Witcher, who
were likewise implicated, have been sent on
for trial before an Examining Court which
is to be held on Monday next, the 10Th in
slant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

The Pittsburg repudiating commissioners
have been lodged in Jail for refusing to pay
the fine imposed on them by the State SUI
preme court. That court has also been made
the subject of some charges by Mr.. Ross,
a member of the common council, who al
leges that the judges of the supreme court
were bribed in making their decision on the
tax question; that they are bondholders in the
road for which the tax is laid; and that they
were plaintiffs to the suit, and therefore par
tial judges. These charges still further COM
plicate the question, SO that the whole affair
will probably have to be ventilated by the
legislature. But we have no doubt that the
accusations against the Court are ground
less.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

VIRGINIA LRaIsL ATrRE.-Th bill for the
re-assessment of taxes on persons and pro-
perty, was passed by the Senate. The Sem
ate CONQUERED in the resolution from the
House of Delegates, appointing and confirm
ing Thos. Green aud John A. Parker, agents
of the State to collect certain Revolutionary
claims from the General Government The
House amendment to the Bank Redemption
law. was discussed. In the House of Dele
gates, the bin for selling into slavery free
negroes convicted of certain crimes, was
passed. The House discussed the General
Tax bill till the hour of adjournment. A
motion to license Faro banks, was voted
down. srs7.5 s.aef 7- a .
Hon. Caleb Cushing made capital speech
at Democratic meeting in New Haven,
Connecticut, last week-in 50 far, as 1t
showed up the inconsistency, folly, and
traitorous conduct of the Northern Adolf
tionists, and Fanatics, and the outrageous
course and conduct Of the Republican par
ty. Every blow he gave, we hope, fell with
telling effect upon the Republican party in
Connecticut, and helped to break down that
political organization. Mr.. Gushing show
ed that in former days. Massachusetts, and
the other New England States, were not
quite as loud in their cry for liberty, equal
ity, and fraternity" as they now are, and
that the Africans and Indians stood but a
"slim chance" "once upon time" IN the
States which now profess the most tender
sympathy and the most deep concern for
''these unhappy races Of men, We re-
joice to see patriotic efforts made by such
able men as Mr. Cushing, to break down,
crush out, and destroy the Republican par
tv--belieying it to be disunion, sectional,
disorganizing, and corrupt political organi-
cation. That destroyed, we hope to see the
politics Of the country disputed upon fair,
national grounds. 1t has only been source
Of mischief strife, and contention, contin-
ually; it has prevented reformation in the
administration of the government; and HIM
dered all attempts to return to the true poll
oy which should prevail, both in the Legis-
lative and Executive departments under the
Constitution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

PIcEroCEET CAPTURED III 4 LADY.-On
Monday evening, as Mrs. Jane Il. Parrisen,
living at 90 Caroline street, was proceeding
through Chatham street near Roosevelt, She
became aware that the hand Of some person
was inserted in her pocket, and turning
quickly round graSpel The offender. lie
struggled violently 70 escape but the lady
kept hold Of him until gentleman came to
her assistance.
The rufiian then turned On his male captor,
and dealt him a powerful blow in the face,
but could not induce him to Jet 20 his hold.
In the meantime an officer had arrived At
the scene Of action, and the pickpockct was
taken to the station house. This morning
he was taken before Justice Connolly, who
committed him on the double charge IF at
tempted robbery and assault and battery -
Y. L. Commercial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

Rembrandt Peale the distinguished artist,
has so far recovered from his late illness,
which confined him in Stonington, Connec'
ticut, as to be able to return to his home IN
Philadelphia. Mr.. Peale is now in the
eighty-third year of his age, and he is com
mencing another copy of his celebrated por-
trait of Washington, the original having been
painted from life in 1875. Mr.. Peale at
tributes, in great measure, the preserva-
ton Of his life during his late severe illness,
to the kindness of the citizens of Stonington,
who, during his stay there, loaded him with
every attention and civility.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15
Eeetor;own Station, March lst, Isto-eolm

Az ING purchased the interest of H. Benton
= = 4 Hutchinson IN The late firm Of STOVER l.
HUTCHINSON, respectfully Ask 4 continuance
y Inc public patronage. JOHN ri. STUYEK.
Eectortown Station, NH S--eotr
VIE copartnership existing between RIDGE
= ~, HAMPTON CO, having expired
the undersigned have formed copart1ersbip and
VII continue the business, 1t the old stand, Al
hlng street, under the name aud style Of HUN
TON & RIDGELY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

The National Intelligencer publishes a
depatch Of Secretary Cass to Mr.. Dallas on
the subject of the slave trade, and the proper
meansto be used for its suppression. The
Secretary Of State adverts to the fact that
"the great slave mart of the world is the Is
land of Cuba" and says that ''it this were
closed, this traffic would at once be annihila-
ted" Having made the slave trade CAPT
tai offence, aud assigned large portion of
our navy to its suppression, he thinks our
Government caunot justly be charged with
dereliction especially when the facts show
that very small portion of the piratical
vessels captured, were found under the Amer
lean flag.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-15

An able, and in the main correct, writer
in the Charleston Mercury, has published
seven or eight numbers Of series of arti-
cles intended to incite the southern people to
develop and protect their home industry
The suggestion is admirable and timely
from the quarter, and evidently comes from
man of high position and ample experience.
Whatever any portion of the south can do
for itself, we are happy to see done. BY all
means promote home industry, manufacture
as much of the raw material produced as pos
sible, and thus make the export trade as
valuable as it may be made. If the South
Carolina school of political economists shall
come TO see this great principle on which all
our prosperity hangs, in its true light we
shall be satisfied. Without admitting the
fact, in words, the force of circumstances
has compelled the people Of Virginia, of all
parties, to favor the policy of encouraging
home industry. and protecting home manu-
features.