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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-15

GRAyD FLIGHT or SHOOTING STARS. The
New Haven (Conn.) Palladium of Friday
evening contains the following communica-
ton:
"ObServations made here last night, show
that the annual meteoric display Of August
has not failed this year Between 10 =. NJ.
(9th) and 3 \. NJ. (!oth) fire h"mi'uf and
sirty-Gre different shooting stars were seen
b. Il corps Of observers Stationed on the top
of high building in this city. Most Of the
metcorS moved i'll paths, which, If traced
back. would ntcrsect in the constellation
Perseu> Many Of them were more brilliant
than stars of the first magnitude, and LETT
sparkling trains. After | | o'clock, the light
OF the moon intericred with the observations,
and doubtless rendered invisible many of
the smaller meteors."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-15

Cool.-Mr. Quincy Mrs. fry's fathcr)
WAS strict preserver Of his game. Upon
one occasion, when walking i'll his park, he
heard a shot fired in a neighbouring wood;
he hurried to the spot, and his naturally
placid temper was considerably ruiiled on
seeinsa young officer with pheasant 1T his
feet. deliberately reloadng his gun. As the
young man, however, replied 10 his rather
warm expression by Il polite apology, Mr..
Gurnav's warmth was somewhat ailayed:
but he could not refrain from asking the in
truler what he would do If he caught Il man
trespa>sing on his premises. Il would ask
him in to luncheon" was the reply The
serenity of This impudence was not 10 be re-
sisted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-15

In the Bank OF En3und, no fewer than
sixty folio volumes, or ledgers are daily filled
with writing in keeping the accounts! To
produce these sixty volumes, the paper hav-
ing been previously manufactured elsewhere
eight men, three steam-presSeS, ana TWO
hnnd presses, nre constantly Kept gong with
in the bank. In the copperplate printing
department. twenty-eight thousand bank
notes are thrown off daily; aud 80 accurately
is the number indicated by machinery, that
IL pur!oiu i, sing note without detection, IL
All lmpossbillty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-15

The New York Times of Monday says: --
yesterday, shortly before { o'clock, T. NJ.
,h2 Great Eastern steamed up the bay on
her return from her trip to Annapolis Roads.
Ter rrrival was not antIcip ated by the crowd
- ruralizers who were abroad ut echaw-
ken, Ioboken, Jersey city, Staten Island
Long Island Shores, the Battery and along
1ha New FORK docks to christopher street,
OF ,;hic. she anchored. Nevertheless. all
.:ho we're within hail, when her guns fired
cane rushing down to the waters edge, to
3ce her rs she passed. She looked magnIti-
Gently, and dashed along Al Il rate that left
,hc tinv craft that Strove TO emulate her, tar,
and far in the back ground, or rather IN the
oac.i water Off Christopher street she drop
ped rnchor. To-day she will be on cxhibi-
zion, at the old price Of fifty cents, steamers
20 IKE, without extra expense; visitors every
half hour from Hammond street wharf
On Tuesday and Wednesday, she will also
o.hiot, and on Thursday she will sail for
Europe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-15

There is trouble among the different rcll-
,ious bodies at St. John, New Brunswick,
:ouch:ng the precedence to be given them at
the reception of the Prince. The Prcsbytc-
riaa3 having addressed to the Colonial Sccrc-
tary letter concerning the precedence that
would tie given to the religious bodies IN the
presentation OF addresses, received Tor reply
tnet the Church of England stood first, and
The Church of Rome next. The Presbyterians
ri oAce took fire, threatening to wash their
hands Of the whole concern. What Will be
-hv upshot is not known. 1t appears that
the precedence given TO the Roman Catholics,
ritter the Church of England, is not merely
N i'm nerial regulation, but is also founded
on On enactment Of the Legislature OF the
province.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-15
.,2XANDRIA:
WEDNESDAY MORNING, AUGUST u, 1856

The New York Herald an ardent supporter
of Mr. Buchanan s administration, and when
stood bv breckenridge until 1t became evil
dent he was ssno chance" candidate gives
the following sound advice to It's Trends
"rhe democratic party is smashed, and its
fragments are scattered. 1t can no longer
resist the revolutionary current Of black re-
publctnsm What then, is the duty OF the
conservative elements Of the democracy:-
IL is incumbent on them, as they would save
the country from the conseq OF the au-
vent to power Of the republican party, 10
come together and consider what they ought
20 10 in the emergency. If the democratic
nprcv, split into two factions, which are as
hostile % each other ~ they are to republi-
.anism iiself--as hostile as ever the cavaliers
.,ere to TIE roundheads, or the house OF \ ork
to thu House Of Lancaster--it, thus divided
into two hostile camps, the democracy can do
nothing against the common Toe, and II there
Is 10 probability OF reconciliation before the
election, then the best thing that can be done
j. to ascertain whether there is any other CON
sentative party i'll the country which, with
heir aid. would be strong enough to stem the
torren. ofreyolution. FROM the indications
furnished by the elections in the South, the
Union party, represented by Bell and Everett,
- the strongest, and Is Just the conservative
nrclers arouud which the divided forces Of
the democracy could rally without compro-
mise or hun iliatiOn on either side. The on
" alternative left is that they both come 10
sac assistance of the Union ticket, ami help
10 defect black repubcanlsm. These TWO
factions cannot fairly ask the nion men to
unite with them, for they are not united them
uclves and it would he useless for the lnion-
iSts To loiu either OF them. Indeed, II would
be impossible for them to agree rs 10 which OF
the two democratic camps they would flock
70 in the different States. But the Union
pcrvy are unit. They seek the saline ob-
iect az the democracy the defeat "i rcluh
licani,m--and they have 10 quarrel with
either aecton Of it. Why, then. should not
both sectors Of democrats marshal them.
selves under the standard Of the mon men
Cor this election, 10 avert the pressing dun2e
cld prevent the ascendency OF ii desperate
.sction who have proclaimed Il sectional war
against the Institutions OF the South, whose
result can only be the aismem hcrment 81 the
federal republic, Ii is clear that with three
conservative tickets in the field, all divided
from each other, and acting against each 9th
:" IS much as against the enemy, the re
yrblican party must triumph h"yond AL
doubt. 4 house divided against itself can
40, gttnd. The great mass Of the conSerSs-
ire elements Of the North are anXiously
loo':ing for some way in which they can re
3t the onward marct. of republicanism. 100
!: he only practicable way is that whicl' we
h.e, pointed out. OF Two evils the demo,
crtcy ought to choose the lesser. 1t is a les
>er evil to elect Bell than Lincoln; and as the
.l2tter now stands one or other must be cleo
;rt -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-15

Elk. Chancellor Stephen Cooke, OF Miss '''"
i'm New Orleans on the 1th inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-15

The following is recapltulation Of the APP
preparations for the first session OF the Thlr-
ty.sixth Congress as given by the \. \.
neru}d:-Lesislative, Executive. Judicial,
Civil and miscellaneous appropriations Sl",
l29 So IS; for Diplomatic and Consular ex-
penses l,l58.3SO 90; for the ladian Depart
ment, Revolutionary, Invalid and other pen
sions 3, 427 223 %; for Army, Fortifcations,
Military Academy and Military Roads b.
I!7G, yo2 OIL; for Naval Service Il, 46l $50 u;
Tor Post Office Department Tor 1850. 2I,'3',
322 9S; Do. do do Tor 1851, r., o24 022 -.
Total. S87, 434, SOC -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-15

In New York, on Monday, the porter ul
the Greenwich street Savings Bank was
robbed of 1000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-15

NOVEL, REMEDY FOR WHoopISG-CorcH- -
Great numbers Of children laboring under
whooping-cough now visit the gas works in
Preston, for the purpose of breathing the ex
halations from the gas lime. Ii is said that
all the little sufferers feel considerably reliev-
el, and many are absolutely cured 10y this
simple remedy -PirSton Eng.) Gna'din.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-12-28
CHARLESTON CoNvENr1oN

CHARLESTON, Dec. 26.--The following
ordinance was passed in secret session this
evening.
At convention Of the people of the State
of South Carolina, holden in Columbia
on the 18th December 1860, and thence con-
tinued by adjournment to Charleston. and
then by divers adiournments to the 26th
December of the same. Ordinance to make
provisional arrangements for the continu-
ance of the commercial facilities of South
Carolina.
WHEREAS, 1t is due to our late confede
rates in the political Union known as the
United States of America, as also to the
citizens of South Carolina engaged in COM
merce, that no abrupt nor sudden change be
made in the rate of duties on imports into
the State and whereas it is not desired
by this State to secure advantages in trade
to her own ports, above those OF any other
of the slave-holding States, her late confed-
crates in the said Union aud whereas this
ordinance for considerations indicated is de-
signed to be provisional; therefore, we the
people of South Carolina in convention as
sembled do declare, ordain, and it is hereby
declared and ordained,
lst4 That all eitizeas of this State. who
at the date of the ordinance OF secession
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-12-28

/ WAsHINGToN, Dec. 27-The Administra.
! tion having received dispatch to-day, rel.
atlve to Maj. AnGersons s movements, a Cab
! met meeting was called which remained in
session several hours and adjourned till g
o'clock this evening.
The South Carolina Commissioners so far.
have received no encouragement as to being
received in an official capacity The more
probable report is that their case will be
submitted to Congress by the President
They do not apprehend an immediate ter
mination to their business as they
have hired private quarters with the
privilege of retaining them till the 4th of
March.
A printed circular had been issued for a
caucus Tomorrow night of the conservative
members of Congress, for a consultation on
the affairs of the Union. The invitation is
to members from Kentucky, Tennessee,
North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland Della
ware, Arkansas, Missouri, New Jersey.
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and
Iowa.
PHLADELPHIA, Dec. 27.-An immense
audience gathered in Concert Hall this
evening to listen to Mr.. Summers grafton on
Lafayette. His remarks on freedom of
speech and denunciatory of slavery we're
we'll received. A large force Of police we're
present to preserve order but there were !
no rIotous demonstrations.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-12-28

CHARLESTON, Dec. 26.-The Alabama
Convention will have an immense majority
III favor of secession.
There are rumors here of several hundred
troops en- rOl1e for the Charleston ports
also that Fort Sumpter was reinforced on
Sunday with marines under the disguise OF
laborers.
Postal matters continue here as formerly.
Many foreign ships now in port took out
their clearance papers before the goth and
are now loading. Others will probably
take clearances under protest.
Many intelligent Carolinians say that it
is difficult matter TO untangle the Gordian
knot of Union, but as a last resort they will
cut it,
Mr.. Browns resolution offered this morn
ing was referred to the Committee on the
Constitution.
The Convention sat in secret session until
half past four, when it adjourned till 10
o'clock tomorrow
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-12-28
FINE Pictures. acknowledge the re-

FINE PICTURBs.-We acknowledge the re-
ceipt of fine photograph likenesses of Gov.
Henry S. Lane, and the late Hon. David
Dale Owen, from our esteemed friend J.
Perry Elliot, of the City Gallery of Art"
No. 45 Main street, Evansville The like
ness of Gov. Lane is perfect, and as lifeIike
as photograph can De made The other is
equally a fine picture, but never having seen
the great geologist, we are not prepared to
say whether or not the likeness is a good
one. Mr.. Elliott stands at the head of the
profession as Photographer, and has-one
of the finest galleries in the State. Those
wishing any kind of picture taken, can
procure one that will give perfect satisfac-
tion. by visititing his gallery at Evansville.
= Yin. Gaz
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-12-28
NUMBER 90.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-In the Sena
committee of l3, Mr.. Grimes of Iowa aske
II Mr. Toom6ss provision recognizing ia
right OF property in man, was The ultima
tum OF the South. If so they should sig
an agreement to that effect, and the Repnb
Hcans would sign one repudlating il.
Mr.. Toombs refused to answer and wonL
not State what the ultimatum would be.
Mr. Seward offered resolution coyerint
pretty mucn the same grounds as his preVi
ous propositions in the Republican caueR
The impeachment of Mr. Floyd, Secretar,
OF War, is freely talked Of tonight in the
hoteis and political circles, on account Of
the recent fraud developments.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-12-28
Reading matter on every pl
BUSINESS LOCALS.

eGrCome for your Christmas Gifts to s.
kosenwald L Co, Oak Hall Clothing House,
No. 73 Main street Again these gentlemen
inform their customers and the public in
general that they have received a new ad-
dition to their already large stock of goods
in their line, which they intend to sell at
astonishing low prices to suit the stringen-
cy of the times, and as the season is advanc-
ing already, they will sell a good many
things at cost also. So come all and get
the bargains. dIw-wIt
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-12-28

UNION MEETISG.-The Republicans of In
dianapolis held a. Uuion meeting on tn
evening of the 22d. R. B. Duncan wa
Chairman, and James. Sweetzer Secretary
committee on resolutions was appointed
J. W. Gordon, Erie Locke, William Wilson
| DR.. Il. C. Brown, II. c. Newcomb, DR.
Bobbs, and Charles CouIon were members.
While the committee were out, several
speeches were made, and letter was read
from Cassius NJ. Clay, counseling firm ad-
herence to the doetfines Of the Chicago
Platform Some of the speeches were very
uncompromising, and some quite moderate
in sentiment "a ~ - AaEs ~ 81 -
The resolutions pronounced it ttreason to
attempt to dissolve the Union on account Of
the constitutional election of Lincoln; ap-
proved Of the proclamation of Gen. jackson;
expressed the opinion that there was no oc-
casion for new guarantees to slavery by
or compromise; denounced the
atrocious violations in the South of the
rights of life, liberty, security and pro-
President was deserving of impeach-
ment; expressed the determination that
The Federal Constitution, "the rights of the |
States, and the Union of the States must |
and shall be preserved stated it to be the |
iuty Of the Republican party to remain |
teadfast to the principles enunciated in the |
ate canvass and to repo3e confidence in the
President and Vice President elect and in
he representatives of the party in Congress
enied that the Republicans were the enc
nies of the South or that they wished to
Interfere with slavery in the States where
exists by law, and expressing the opinion
nat misrepresentation of the Republican
arty was the chief cause of our troubles
nd approving the recent speech Of Hon
en-. Wade of Ohio.
The meeting was very large and enthu-
astic. .tai
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-12-28

PTTTsBURG, Dec. 27.-There was an i'm
mense meeting to-day in the street opposite
/ the Court House, relative to the removal of
ordnance south
/ Gen. VIM. Robinson was President. sever
al speeches were delivered, among others
by Gen. j. X. Morehead, NJ. C. from this
| district. Several resolutions were adopted
| almost unanimously declaring loyalty to
the Union and ability to defend ourselves
against enemies of the Union; deprecatiup
any interference with the shipment Of arms
under Government orders, however iuop-
perfume or impolitIc the order; deploring the
existence of things in connection with the
administration of important departments of
public service as to have shaken the conf
dence of the people of the free States;
that while Pennsylvania is in guard
at the Federal Capital it is her especial duty
to look to the fidelity of her sons, and in that
view to call upon her President as citizen
OF the commonwealth, that the Republic
receives no detriment at his hands. it be-
hooves the President to purge his Cabinet
OF every man known to give aid and COM
fort to, or IN any wise countenancing, the
revolt OF any State against the authority of
the Constitution and the laws of the Union.
A dispatch from the Hon Rob't McNicht
was read, asking the people to make no
further resistance but ask for a suspension
OF the shipment of guns until further ad
vices from the war Office were received and
approved.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-12-28
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WAsHrNGToS, Dec. 27.-The House Sc
lect committee on the crisis, to-day rejected
Mr.. Rust's proposition which has been long
under consideration by vote of IL agains
. All the Republicans and Mr. Davis o.
Md. voted in the negative.
This proposition was for the extension oil
the Missouri compromise line to the Pacific;
slavery south of it to be protected while in
territorial condition, but states formed on
either side to be admitted into the Union
with or without slavery as the people may
determine.
Mr.. Bristow offered proposition.
The proposition OF Mr. Nelson is next in
order
a dispatch from Charleston relative to
Maj Andersons movements created intense
and teverish excitement in Congress and
throughout the city.
Col. Myers and Capt. Doniphan of South
Carolina, and Major Wayne of Georgia have
resigned their positions in the army. The
last named will accept the post of adiutant
general of his State
The Postoffice Department continues to
receive designations of postmasters in South
Carolina, who give as their reasons that
they are out Of the Union.
Mr. Thomas of Tennessee has been ap- /
pointed on the House committee to iuyesti- /
gate the facts connected with the Abstrac. !
Ion of bonds, in place of Bocock, resigned. /
they may hold some of their meetings in !
Iew York.
The address proposing convention of
be border States in Baltimore, meets with
,eneral approval from the representatives
heretrom, and has already received numer-
us signatures.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-12-28

sD~ Considering the great interest taken
in singing in the Sabbath Schools, the good
effects of which are seen in the love of the
children for the exercise, would it not be well
TO have vocal music taught systematically,
by some person scientifically competent to
do so, in our Public Schools ? In Ger
many and other countries, music is a part
OF the regular education OF youth, and they
are healthier and happier for it. Singing
is now practiced in the public schools, but
not as it ought to be-by rule. We throw
out these hints for consideration.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-12-28
p@-Our dispatches this morninp will h

pss~Our dispatches this morning will be
read with much interest. Bloodshed seems
to be inevitable. Major Anderson and his
men are in position where, according to
the best authorities, they cannot be overcome.
Here is an item we clip from our exchanges,
giving the best of military authority as to
the invulnerability of Fort Sumpter:
Gen. Scott says that Fort Moultrie is not
the strongest Tortlfieation, but Fort Stump
ter is, and that two hundred men can hold
it against all South Carolina, and six hun
dred men can defy the world.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-12-28
[Con.nagnicate


EDITOR JOURNAL Neither last nor least
amongst the events of Christmas was the
jollifcation of the Lamasco Mission Sunday
School. About one year ago there was or
ganized Mission Sunday School in Lamas-
co, under the patronage of the First Pres
byterian Sunday School of this city. The
| School was commenced with about twenty
! scholars On Christmas day it was our
happy lot to find over two hundred children's
names registered on the roll-book. and the
entire number present to participate in the
exercises of the day, which consisted in
singing, and gathering fruits, nuts confec-
tionaries, and toys, quite too numerous to
specify, from a huge Christmas tree that
had been planted in the centre of the school
room by Santa Claus or some kind and
generous young ladies, who are always
ready and willing to contribute helping
hand to make the little folks happy.
Several addresses were made, TO which
the children listened attentively, manifest
ing an interest and sustaining order that
would not have done discredit to anv con-
gregation Of adults.
We were delighted with the singing, in
which they excelled. Their improvement
has been truly astonishng-all to be at
tributed to the indefatigable energy and
kindness of Prot. Genung, the present Su-
perlntendent, who has spared no pains to |
advance them in that delightful ACCOMPLISH !
ment.
Nor should we forget some of our esti-
mabie young ladies' who have kindly vol |
unteered their services as teachers, and who |
are always at their post of duty promptly, |
although most of them have over a mile TO |
walk. Nor indeed do they forget the Sab
bath School teachers duty, but through the
week they visit their respective classes,
dropping word of kind advice here, and of
warning and admonition there Long
may they live to carry on this noble cause
which seems to move with electric speed
when they ply their willing hands and
hearts to the good work. H..
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-12-28

WINDFALL.-It is stated that General
Harney, by TIE decease of his wife recently
in Paris, has come in possession, as the
property of himself and children, of S., ,Ooo,-
900. He is little rising fifty years old,
and by much service and much exposure, is
some what broken in health. He is the
fourth in the list of our army officers
Scott, Wool and Twiggs coming before
him.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-12-28

B<5~ Senator Toombs telegraphed on the
23d to his constituents that both the House
and Senate Compromise Committees bad
failed to show disposition to give the
South satisfactory guarantees that all
further looking to the North for constitu-
tional rights in the Union ought to be in
stantly abandoned y that {" secession by the
4th of March next should be thuudered
from the ballot-box by the unanimous voice
of Georgia on the 2Oth of January next"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-12-28

LOUIS NAPOLEON AND THE SoUTH The
Washington correspondent of the New York
Commercial Advertiser says reliable intelli-
gence has been received to the effect that
Louis Napoleon refuses to entertain negoti-
ations with South Carolina.