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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-04

nas- WING AND AMERICAN C0NVEN-
TION-A Convention OF the Wing and Amcri-
eun party of Alexandria County, will be held at
LIBERTY HALL, ON FRIDAY EVENING,
the 18th of May, at 7 o'clock, for the purpose
nj nominating County officers. my Did
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-04

NEW GoODS.-I am receiving this day,
N further supply Of Bonnets, Millinery, Rib;
bons Flowers and Millinery Goods and would
ask a call from all wishing to purchase, to the
pretiest and cheapest stvlcs ever introduced into
this market. my 5 hlCHAhOo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-04

~ HHDS. New Orleans and Porto Rico Sugars
fC lis bbls. Cut Loaf, Crushed, Granulated,
Powdered, and and Coffee Sugars
So hhds. Muscovado, Cardenas, and Porto
Rico Molasses
-.. IS bbs. Golden Honey Syrup
100 bags Rio, Cape, Porto Rico, and Java
Coffee
10 chests Gunpowder Imperial, Young Hy-
son, and 0eiong Teas, from medium to
prime grades a- a-- T. 81
Is ticrces fresh beat Rice r
$50 bnxes Adamantlne and Solar Sperm
Candles
100 boxes Tallow Candles
l75 - Resin and Toilet Soaps
10 dozen Painted Pals
$50 coils Jute, Leading Line, and Bed Cord
Rope .=... "a.
Is casks and bbs. BIZ Carb Soda
IS boxes prime Pearl Starch, just received,
and in store, for sale by r-
J. H. McVEIGH 4 son,
an "a Prince street Wharf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-04

CHARLES z. GRISWOLD, -
COMMISSION RELIANT,
So, kILBY STREET,
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS,.
REFERS TO
Robert Jameson, esq, ". c. Yeaton, esq, join
Roscncrantz esq, Alexandria.
James Eveleth, esq, Washington, D. G.
Messrs. Sampson 4 Tappan, Blake i Darra
colt, Dexter Il Abbot A. c. Baldwin, esq.,, Boston
Roston Mass an 27--eOlm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-04

dzS;" hereby announce myself IL candidate for
nomination to the Office Of Sheriff of Alexandria
County at the meeting of my party, to be held on
next Friday evening, and it is with the distinct
understanding that if am nominated and elected,
7 will resign the Office now held by me-
nv 3-2t= JOHN A. FIELD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-04

RUGS, &c,-Indiso, Cardamon Seed, Thomp-
- - sons Eye Water, Browns Essence Jamaica
ITIseF, Cannons Bitters, Helmbold's Ext. Buchu,
.a4iA Chologogue, Burnett's Cocoine and Kallis-
w. BARS 0len for chapped hands. &C., for sale
j. WILLIAM BOWLING,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-04

OTICE.-Will be rented on Saturday, the
~ 18th inst all The Stands and Benches in the
Market House and Sheds, except the Butchers
Stalls. The present occupants will have the pre-
ference, complying with the terms;
THOMAS WHITTINGTON,
NH 3-dtd CLERK oil the Market
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-04

NOTICE. will offer for sale, opposite the
IN Market Square, on Saturday nszt, The 5M q
Nay, at 10 o'clock, A. H., one horse SPRING
WAGON, on credit of four months, with aPpro-
we'd security. Ill. L. MONROE, Administrator
my 3-3ts5 of J. E. Monroe decd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-04

TASTERN HERRINGS.-
IL 100 bills, received per Steamer =. Z. Alger,
Tor sale low to close, by
VIM. H. FOWLE & SON,
mvo No. 4, South Wharves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-04

&C. HOUSE FOR RENT.-The j RlC X
E$I; HOUSE on Wolfe, between Water and Fairfax
streets. two stories and attic high, lately occu-
pied by Mr.. H. Warner. To good tenant the
rent will be made reasonable. Apply to
NV 2-eo3tx WIN. WOLF, 266 Kings street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-04

DIANO AND TABLE COVERS.-Just receiv-
[ cd II superb assortment Of the above-named
articles in all the newest styles and materials.
We name in part
Elegantly embroidered Billiard Cloth Piano
Covers, adapted TO all sized instruments.
6-4 and S.4 Table Covers TO match. ..s
Elegant French Cashmere do, in superb coors.
English Damask do, new article and very
cheap.
o. and 81 Table Covers to match.
Also, case elegant Licbsick Table Oicloths III
Canton Flannel Innings, very nice for tsu table,
aideboard, &c. cheap.
CLAGETT / DODSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-04

NlEAS-25 half chests fine Gun Powder, I'M
i perial, Young Hysou, and Black TEAS, in
store, and for sale by
an 1S-eo3m 7 A. BREWIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-04

4 LEXANDRIA CANAL CoMPAN1.--The
~ annual general meeting Of this Company WIZ
be held on Monday, the III day Of nay "ef'' az ~
eso. ,otJ w. b. PRICE, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-04

ATOTICE.-The subscribers have formed CO.
IN PARTNERSHIP under the firm of j. b. d
r. II. HUNTO.V, for the purpose of manufactur-
ing WOODEN GOODS, at auckland, Prince VIII
liam County, Va.
JOHN B. HUNTON, auckland, Va.
ROBT. II. HUET0N, Alexandris. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-04

900 BARRELS "a. A." SUGAR
N)l) 900 BARRELS SYRUP, daily expected
ner sehr. Marshall Perrin, for sale by 90
an 26 -I-~---N---------
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-04

CWEDE IR0N--An assortment OF the above
- article. just received. ana Tor Sale al lowest
rates. warranted genuine Swede.
GEORGE 7. BALDWIN,
an 26 No. A, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-04

To be sold at Auction, by JOHN T. CREIGH-
TON, on Saturday Afternoon neat, 5th inst, at q
o'clock, p Dr., at the Store Room No. 81 King,
corner of Fairfax street. Alexandra, Va.
Catalogues will be furnished upon application
at SS King street. NH 3--3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-04

packages Loaf Crushed, Coffee,
- and Yellow SUGARS, now landing, and for
sale low for cash, by
ap lS-eo2m l. a. bhbn 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-04

EoRGE's CREEK CUMBERLAND COAL.
J -l25 TONS, very superior, on the wharf,
for sale by WM. H. FOWLE & SON,
nv No (. South Wharves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-04

1UDFREl'S CORDIAL, Bateman's Drops,
~ ~ Da!ly'S Carminative, Liquid and Solid opo-
S ss.Goc; British Oil, Oil Spike, Donovan's Syrup
~. T. IurIngton's Balsam, and Wisters Lozenges,
'' manufactured, and for sale by
J. WILLIAM BOWLING,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-04

NTACHINISTS LUBRICATING OLA su-
Nl perior Oil for all kinds Of Machinery and
cheaper than Sperm or Lard Oil. for sale by
mv1 J. n. HARPER d co.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-18

sTHEArRE"-our citizens will recollect some
days ago seeing painted bills posted up about
town representing that "Langrishe's Dramatic
Company would perform in Emporia on last
Tuesday evening Mr.. LAngrishe's company did
not come, according to the "bil, but we learn by
reliable that they viii visit in or two
weeks. We have known. Mr.. L. and his wife for
many years, and everywhere has their character,
both as coed actors and good citizens, stood the
brightest test. There is fun and emusic" where
ever they are. Their recent engagement at Law
renee is highly spoken Of by several of our citi-
zens who witnessed their performances. They are
now on a visit to Fort Riley, and viii come from
there here.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-18
Temperance Mass Meeting.

Pursuant to call, many citizens met al
the Christian church in Emporia, on Mon
day evening, Feb. 18th, to repudiate the
traffic in spirituous liquor in Emporia.
Meeting called to order with solomon G.
Brown in the chair; DE-. II. Bailey and
Robert Logan were chosen Vice Presidents;
]. V. Randolph and o. A. Trip. secreta-
ries. The President stated the object of the
meeting and expressed desire that all
would conduct themselves as should com
| port with the graveness of the occasion.
Messrs. Fraker, Bancroft and Newton
were appointed a committee to draft reso-
lutions expressive of the sentiments of the
meeting. Remarks were then made by
Judge Bailey, Rev. E. Phillips, J. NJ Ran
kin. Rev. G. G. Morse, DR.. ]. FL. Watson,
John Hammond and others. Committee
on resolutions then reported the following,
which were adopted.
WHEREAs, The Legislature of this Territory
has in its wisdom enacted law regulating the
sale of intoxicating liquors as beverage, pro,
hibiting the sale thereof entirely, except under
license obtained by the petition of majority OF
the citizens of the township in which it is pro
posed to be sold therefore,
| RESOLVED, That the citizens of this township
are unalterably opposed to the sale of intoxica-
ting liquors, except for medicinal, mechanical and
sacramental purposes.
| Res0toed, That we earnestly request the proper
officers to to it, that the laws of this Territory
upon this subject be strictly enforced.
| ResotDed, That we will Meth er countenance
nor support any person who is. may be en-
| gagged in the unlawful traffic 10 our midst.
ResolDed, That the future prosperity of our
town depends in great measure upon IFS char
aeter at home and abroad, and that we deem the
su preston of the sale of Intoxicating liquors.
beverage, indispensably necessary to its perma-
fsdent growth and prosperity.
On motion, j. M. Rankin, DR.. Newton,
DIR. Bailey, Van R. Holmes and E. P
Hadley were appointed a committee of Wig
lance, with instructions TO take efficient
measures to suppress the liquor traffic in
Emporia. Voted that the proceedings Of
the meeting be published in The EMPoR1A
News. Meeting then adjourned.
S. G. BROWN, Pres't.
= 4 v : E 4a1Do Secretaries.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-18
EHPoRIA AND VICINITY.

The TEMPERANCE MEETING SAruRDAY.-Tn an
swer to the call published in TIE NEws last week.
there convened at the Church on Monday evening
the largest and most respectable number of ladies
and gentlemen we have ever seen assembled in
that Building. Tie town was out, and the country
was there too and there was but one sentiment
expressed, and that was against the traffic. In the
vote on the resolutions, but one dissenting voice
was heard. The action of the meeting was calm
and consistent, but there was Determinations marked
on the vissages of not few to the thing trouek
The expression given at the meeting was eonclu-
siye to any reasonable mind that this community,
as body. are bitterly opposed to the liquor traffic.
and want no such establishment in our midst
In the face of this fact persons be found base
enough to continue the infamous trade in defiance
of popular opinion and right? If there be, let
them feel the full weight of punishment and con-
demnation which an outraged community feels il
has the liberty to perform.
We understand that prosecutions will be made
against Bundrem's establishment to-day or Mon
day, under the Territorial statute.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-18
Prosperity of The News.

During the four months just ending
The News has received an accession of one
hundred and sixty new subcribers-lost six
from time expiring, and two only have been
ordered stopped. We are more pleased at
this fattering evidence of appreciation OF
our efforts from the fact that this increase to
our list has been made solely without solic-
itation from us. We hope and trust that
the patronage bestowed upon The News the
coming season will be sufficient to warrant
its enlargement, and our making such Other
improvements to its value and influence as
the interests of this portion of Kansas viii
require.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-18

DARING RoBBERY-FoUR HoRsEs SroLEN-On
Wednesday forenoon last four men arrived in town
from the east in two-horse wagon, with mule
hitched behind. They took dinner at the Empo
ria House, and, after some solicitation from Mr.
Storrs, gave their names as follows J. McCoR-
mick, Mayville, Wis. Charles Smith, Iowa City,
Iowa; J. Hamilton, Fort Desmoines, Iowa, and
]. Heller, Cottonwood. Saying they were going
to Haworth's Mill, they all started west in that
direction. Haworth's is about eight miles from
here. An hour afterwards, or less Heller returned
with the team, and proceeded towards his home,
which is about six miles south least of here
The party attracted considerable observation
when in town, from the fact that they all well
armed, and presented quite suspicious appear
ance.
Thursday morning Mr.. Daniel Benson, living
here in town, found that his stable had been
broken open, and his own horses pair of valu-
able bays-and also one owned by E. P. Hadley,
were stolen. Suspicious at once rested upon the
persons we have referred to, and several of our
citizens started in pursuit about noon, taking an
easterly course.
On the evening of that day, news came that the
band spoken of had passed Oliver Phillips, on
Duck Greek, during the night previous-had ex-
changed MT. dhdIeys morse Tor one OF Mr.. Phil
lips, and Mr.. Phillips and three others had gone
in pursuit, and were only one hours ride behind
them on reaching Burlingame. Hearing this, a
| party of citizens went down and arrested
Heller, and brought him in about ten o'clock at
night No regular examination was had, as nc
proof could be brought to sustain a charge, and
he was released Friday morning. Several
facts were elected, however, which seem TO have
some bearing in the case. Heller admitted that
he knew two of the men before, Zone was his
brother in -law) and that they did not give their
true names at the hotel.
Mr.. I. E. Perley, who returned from Topeka last
evening, brings news that Phillips party pursued
the thieves thirty five miles beyond Burlingame,
when their horses gave out and they returned
We believe that other parties put on the track.
Phillips party pursued them closely that they
were obliged TO leave his pony, which was recov-
cred. The thieves were last seen striking towards
the Sc and Fox Agency, in which vicinity gang
of horse-thieves is known to have bean quartered
for year or two.
Heller was re-arrested on State warrant last
evening, but owing to failure in getting Oh
two important witnesses, the examination was
postponed until to-day.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-18

Tuesday night was fine affair. The dance was
held in Perley's new building. which was ample
in size. but owing tc the fact of its having been
plastered but day or two before, was too damp
for comfort. However, the dancers were glad Of
the privilege of tripping the toe over so snooth
floor, and in room which seemed in every respect
q hall. Supper was served at the Emporia House,
where thirty couple were treated to oysters and
other good things. In the assembIage we observed
that Americas was pretty well representative.
Hill and Lady, and several younger couples from
there. The company was as respectable in looks
as it was in numbers.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-18
Emporia the County Seat.

The bill which passed the Territorial
Council some time since, locating the
county seat of Breckenridge temporarily
at Emporia. finally passed tie House on he
9th instant, By vote of ss to IL. We
have not read the bill, but understand that
it provides for an election at some future
time. The Governor may veto it, IN which
case it is doubtful whether it viii receive
two-thirds vote.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-18

We observe, in the Americus Sentinel of
last week, the proceedings of a"mass meet
ing of the central portion of Breckenridge
county.'' addressed to the Governor and
Legislative Assembly of the Territory of
Kansas, which said meeting was said to have
been held at Fremont on the 4th of this
month. THE News is requested to copy.
We should be glad TO place so valuable an
amount of Information as it contains before
our readers, had we the room to spare
particularly as they would not be able, a
greater part of them, to hear of it in any
other way but seriously. we have inquired
great deal about that meeting, and have
been unable to find any one as yet who
knows anything of it. Isn't there some
..selp' about it
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-18
The Three Mile Strip.

Mr.. j. stotley, who arrived from Law
renee on Wednesday. informs Us that Mr..
Wood had introduced bill into the House
for setting back the three mile strip from
Breckenridge to Madison county, and thinks
it may pass that body. The united efforts
of a few destruction workers northwest OF
us, and some eounty-seat spectators IN the
central part of Madison county may ignore
the united wishes of the settlers upon that
strip to remain in this county. and get il
through the House, but we cannot but think
that there is good sense enough in the Coun'
Gil to floor it obviously.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-18
Mad1son-county and it's Prospects.

Madison County and its Prospects.
EDIroRs News: Madison county is bound
to be ''some pumpkins" at no distant day, so
it's inhabitants think, if they ever only make
things work to their own satisfaction, par
ticulariy The county line question. But
what is Madison county now, and its future
prospects? Why just nowhere at all, as the
Irishman would say. The fact is we have
not enterprising men enough in the county
to make it desirable place of location or
any kind Of attraction for new corners. In
the first place there is not a post Office,
school house, or church, in the whole
county, and the children who should and
ought to be getting some kind of an educa-
ton, are growing up little better than sava-
ges. Why will not our people awaken an
interest in this matter and see that proper
houses are built for schools and holding
meetings.
Among the towns in this county, Elmen-
daro claims to be the most noted, it be-
ing at present the county seat. and contains
and the court house, which is the only pub
lie building in the county, and just about
large enough to hold the witnesses, Judge
and jury, and is miserable log house at
that. There are several pretended log cabins
in the vicinity, but they look more like Hot
tentot huts than dwelling houses for white
men. The residents are of a somewhat Pc
culiar character, rather gassy and often Civ
en- to blowing. As is usual in other pla ces.
the court sits here twice a year, and when
one term is over the intervening time is
spent in making preparations for the next,
the treasury all the while being as empty as
stoye-in whisky barrel, with prospect al
some future time of being filed up with a
little of nothing at all. We have, however,
one good institution, a steam saw and girls
mill in this vicinity, which is a great desid-
eratum and doing fourishing business. be-
ing in the hands of quite an enterprisins
firm. \
| Hartford, on the Neosho, is town some
what approaching respectable appearance,
containing aboutadozen buildings : in quit
an inviting location for town site, but ha'
at present no church or school accommoda
Itions. Now what Madison county wants
and what her people should turn their at
tention to. is the building of school house
so that the wants of education may be prop
erIy attended to and settlers be induced t
locate here. The people here all wan
schools, mast have them, and sCiH have then
iif they will only put forth an effort in thu
right direction. and prove the truth of tn
good old saying, where there's will there
la way" Yours. for Education,
NIX VER STAY.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-18
Douglas Playing the Harper's Ferry
Card.

Nearly all the Democratic politicians
have each taken turn at the "HaPper's
Ferry raid of John Brown, with the hope
and intention of abstracting therefrom a
little capital--personal and political. But
we had supposed that after the terrible trag-
edv had been turned to the most ridiculous
farce by the tenor of the Virginisns and
Wise's bombastic carryings-on, that the af-
fair had been pretty much dropped as a
means of making political capital-that the
mine had been abandoned as having been
worked for all it was worth, and more.
But it seems that Senator Douglas has
lately been taking turn at it for the purpose
of sueuring Southern support at Charles
ton for the Presidency, by introducing a
bill into the Senate for the protection OF
slavery in the Understanding that the
'Harper's Ferry raid and the publication OF
the Helper Book furnished ample proof OF
the necessity of such legislatioG-in other
words Congressional legislation in favor OF
slavery in the States. In his speech upon
the introduc ton of his bill, Mr.. Douglas
had fierce denunciations for Northern anti
slavery men who resist the encroachments
of slavery, and whom he charges with the
responsibility of the present turmoil and
strife-never once rebuking the disunion SO
boldly proclaimed by members of his own
party in Congress, nor for the outrages that
are being daily committed against the free
dom of speech and the press in the South
ern States-the lynching and numbering
of men whose only offence is that they re-
fuse to subscribe to the divinity of slave
ry' Also forgetting to notice that it was
his own "ruthless hand' that first let loose
the angry storm now raging upon peace
fui country. To the repeal of the Missouri
Compromise can be traced the agitation OF
the slavery question and all the evils con-
sequent thereon and for all this, Mr.
Douglas is himsalf -directy- responsible.
The Harper's Ferry affair has given him a
chance to 60 step farther and propose
Congressional slave code for the States, thus
outbidding all his rivals for the Charleston
nomination. Every thing at present indi-
Gates that he will get his reward. His years
of burrowing in the pro slavery slime have
not been in vain, and to-day he stands better
in the estimation of the Southern pro-slave-
ry propagandsts than any other member OF
his party. He has been tried in the bal
ance and not found wanting. And as Pres
ident he would be most facile tool for
the strengthening and prCpagating of slave
ry He is the only Democratic politician
who has really made a point out OF the
Harper's Ferry em.eute. His manifesto on
that affair has secured him the Charleston
nomination beyond the possibility of
doubt. He has solved deeper, stayed under
longer and come out dirtier' from the niti
of pro-slavery disunionism than any other
Democratic Presidential aspirant. And
verify he shall have his reward.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-18

ALBANY EVENING JoURNAL.-The pros
pectus and terms of this most excellent pa
per will be found in THE News of this week
AS a literary and political paper, the Joar
nal stands pre-eminently among the very
first of the country. The fame of its edi
tor, Thurlow Weed. is too well known t
need praise at our hands. IF you want I
good Eastern paper for the coming year
subscribe for the albany Journal
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-18

Losr-Mr. VIM. Polk lost, on Wednesday last,
while going from Forest Hill to Americas, his
pocket-book, containing $65 in money, and valua-
BILE papers. He thinks he dropped it between
Taylor Greek and Dow. There were eight $40
bills on Merchants Bank, St. Louis, and one S.
on Marine Bank, Unicago-a mote of hand given
by Thornton & Thompson to VIM. Polk. etc. In
formation left at the Emporia Post Office, or with
T. c. Hill ct Americas, will be literally rewarded
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-18
Indians Killed.

A party of Kaw Indians one day last
week succeeded in stealing keg of whisky
from the store at Cottonwood Falls, with
which they all got drunk. and from the Ell
fects two men and one squaw were killed.
The citizens are endeavoring to have them
removed.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-18

John w. Forney was elected Clerk of the
House of Representatives on the 4th instant
by one yote-the same as was Pennington,
This is a triumph of Republicanism over
Buchanan Democracy which will strike
heavy for Pennsylvania in the coming Pres
idential struggle.