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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-19
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lCoaaUSlcArED.
The LITTLE GIANT" AND HIS V,u.,
SurPoKTERs.-In the conclusion Of b;o !,
speech, the Little Giant" made nso g
following language, in relation to VIVA, J..
been styled the Tennessee resolutions .r,
only objection he had to them. was j,
would infallibly receive two construct.
They bore upon their face the intention ).
doubly construed. He wanted no two.s,.',
platforms" That is a high compliment .sa
well bestowed upon those of the TepnesSaa
Kentucky, and Virginia delegations VII
brought forward those resolutions as \ h.s;
Of compromise.
1t is to be hoped, that the editor II J..
Staunton Vindicator, and all of his wor =
thinking, while engaged in "ventiI,t;n,,
the action of our true Representatives ;,
Charleston, and in casting reproacb nv
those who refused to yield up their con pI"
tons of right and duty, upon the alt,r =
party success, will not forget to viud;c,,a
themselves from this grave charge of -"
senting resolutions intended to be donhI.
construed" There is pluck in the "L;,,i,
Giant" and he would rather fight hold
than avoid a collision by any mise,ahi,
patchwork IN the construction of platform
All honor to those glorious sens of the sunni
South, who so acted and spoke as not 10 ~
amenable to the accusation involved in tbs
language of the distinguished Senator from
Illinois. All honor to the gallant Senator
who is SO frank and open in the ayowal If
his sentiments
This is not the time for making platforms
INTENDED to be doubly construed" Tbs
people of the South know their rights. and
they should dare to assert and maintain
them. In fact, there is no virtue in Mat.
forms. They are not worth the paper upon
| which they are written; but when it is det.,.
mined to make one it should not be intend.
ed to be understood in double sense Oar
leaders have records, and to them we can
recur, to determine their acceptability. their
| fitness, and the propriety of their nomina-
| ton.
Timid men, and time-scrying politicians.
| purposely decline, at all times, and upon AL
occasions, to assume any position upon dis
| tracing and important Questions. lst 70
avoid the opposition of those who differ in
sentiment, and End, to be in position to
stand upon any platform which the majority
may construct. The people know the true
representatives of the conflicting opinions
upon this question of slavery, and we want
no patchwork, nor either Of your modern
conservative statesmen. In the language Of
the delegate who writes so beautifully for
-.
Virginia" has become to be regarded "a
humbug, and so it will ever be, unless differ.
ent men be selected to represent the >enti-
ment Of her peope--who are brave and
loyal, frank and open. EIRGINlUS.
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The maple sugar crop of the North has

The maple sugar crop of the North has
vastly exceeded that of any other year. The
season has been remarkably favorable for
its production. Such large quantities have
been raised that the price has ruled very
low-from six to eight cents per pound for
real good sugar.
The Post Office Deficiency bill, which has
passed the House of Representatives, al
though apparently appropriating a much
larger amount, really approprates but little
over 100000 out of the Treasury, over
and above the hostages on hand.
The letter of invitation from the New
York authorities to the Prince of Wales to
partake of the Inequalities of the city, has
been transmitted by Mayor Wood, through
the Hon. George NJ. Dallas, our Minister to
England.
Mr.. Jas. Bloomer, the owner of brick
yard in the Mill-creek valley, near Cincin-
natl, has made preparations to make 4,00O,-
900 of bricks this year, all of which he has
contracted for. This promises "homes for
the homeless"
MI oUIll bOudllOC lllC itSolSGhhl III lliS va
fee of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at
Harper's Ferry, has been appointed agent in
the place of the late lamented Fountain Beck
ham, one of the victims of old John Brown
raid.
The nomination of Bell and Everett was
received at Nashville, Tenn, by the ring
ing of bells and firing of cannon. At Wheel
ing, Va, on Monday, 100 guns were fired in
honor of the same event.
The Emperor Napoleon, through his Sec
rotary, has written to firm in Sheffield ac-
knowledging the receipt of a hunting-knife
and breathing the most friendly expressions
towards England.
Brazos dates of the 18th instant have been
received. Every thing was quiet on the Rio
Grandc. This arrival brings S277 900 in
SDccIe
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Letter from lion. John Minor Bolts.
WASHINGTON, May Ii, 1855

WASHINGTON, May Ii, Iobu.
Hon. COLEMAN YELLorT, Baltimore.
Dear sir:-I have received through Mr.. Crane.
YOUR invitation to address the mass meeting that
will assemble in Baltimore to ratliy the nominal
lions made, on yesterday, by the Constitutional
Union party, in Baltimore.
I am here in attendance on the sick bed OF Il
cherished brother, who is dangerously III in this
city; but if The opinions and positions OF 50 hum
bic IN individual myself. can hc OF any weight,
or have any influence, you are authorized AMI re-
queStcd To say, that there was 20 gentleman whose
name was presented 10 that Convention. and who
could he recognized as il member Of the party with
which | have acted. that would not have receiv
ed such support il Docoinca ne rs II patriot and
friend Of the Union and the country to give.
NY vote can never be given for any man or
party, for so high and responsible II position,
that ) not fully committed to the great National
Union abiding principles, for the establishment OF
which have deyGtett quarter OF II century OF an
active life. Regarding both the nominees as
coming within this category, | shall certainly
give them my vote. The platform you have adop'
ted not only meets with my entire concurrence,
but is just such rs have, for twenty years, in
sisted was the Only one that any party had u
right 10 adopt; to Wit: the Constitution OF the
United States, upon which alone any executive Is
d, liberty to administer this government. am,
very r.s,,ectfully yours JSo. NJ. Boris.
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SHENANDOAH CoUNTY-Locusts are be.
ginning to make their appearance in the
northwestern section of Senandoair county,
Va. In some instances hogs have been killed
by feeding upon them TOO freely.
From present Indications, there will be an
extraordinary bloom upon the locust trees.
This, the old folks say, prognosticates pro.
life corn crop So mote it be.
On Thursday the Stf inst, an election
was held for Colonel of the 18th Regiment,
Virginia Militia. to fill the vacancy OCCASION
ed by the removal OF Col. Noah j. Henkel
from this county, which resulted in the choice
of Geo. W. Murphy, of Shenandoah. B. F.
Graves was chosen Major of the regiment, to
fill the vacancy occasioned by the promotion
Of Mr.. Murphy Vo0dst0rk Tenth Legion
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DIED.

Early on the morning OF the lith inst, at the
residence Of her father, near Fairfax CT. House,
after very brief illness, LAURA WRIT, daugh
ter of Thos. r. and Anna K. Love, in the lth
year of her age. The sudden death of this anna.
BILE and interesting child, has occasioned deep 'or
row in the hearts of all who kne@-her.
On the morning of the LIST inst. at his residence
in Fairfax county, Col. JOHN REID, in the Iith
year of his age. Col. Reid was native Of Fair
fax county, and one of its oldest and most esteem
ed citizens. In the last war with England he was
in Norfolk. on duty. an ensign in Company Of
Militia from Fairfax county, and such was bis
efficiency as IN officer, that when the Doth Reg-
nent WAS called into active service, he was al-
pointed rs the Adjutant. He passed through iiies
varied paths without blemsh or reproach Com
handing the respect of all by his strict integrity,
and securing the esteem of those who knew him
well, by his unobtrusive manners, his kind heart
and his readiness at all times to assist his neces-
tous neighbors-and died what has been truly
said to be the noblest work of Maker an
honest man. H.
On the 3rd instant at his residence. in Charles
county, Nd, Mr.. EDWARD BRISC0E, in the
59th year Of his age.
At Cedar Point, in Charles county, Nd, the re-
sidcnce of their father, on the I'D OF Aprll.
GEORGE, in the 1lth year of his age; ON tho
Goth of the same month, BENTON, III the ota
year of his age; on the 9th Of the same month,
JAMES, in the 4th year Of his age, children oil
John IL. and Elizabeth Burroughs. The cir'uin-
stances attending the death Of these three ehil-
dren; the suddenness and short period OF illness;
the quick succession Of the deaths; their previous
good health and other reasons, induce their friends
to believe that they met their untimely end at the
hands of the posoner-how, or by whom the pol
administered, is not positively known.
At his residence, in Woodvlle, RappahannocK
county, Va, on the 18th of May, CHARLES A.
BROWN, in the 3lst year of his age, after long
and protracted illness of consumption. lie has
loft kind and atfcctionate wife, and little
daughter, TO mourn the loss of husband ana
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FAIRFAX CoUNTY.-On Thursday last we
hal one of those time-honored institutions,
50 long neglected-'a General Muster."-
The various Companies in attendance were
mustered and formed into line on the Court
House Green, by Capt. Jno. S. Stone, the
oldest Captain-in Commission, acting as
Colonel, assisted by his efficient Adiutant,
II. c. Fairfax. They were then marched to
the vacant lot of Mr.. Watkins, near the vii
lage, and "put through" various manouvres,
which, considering the long time that has
elapsed since the most of them performed mill
tary duty, were executed with precision and
dispatch. The Rife Rangers were out in full
uniform and formed the right of the Regi-
ment. As usual, their fine appearance and
the efficiency and promptness of their drill
elicted the commentator of all. The Spring
Elections will take place throughout Virgin
ia on Thursday next, the 24th inst. In our
County the canvass has been conducted very
quietly; in fact it seems to be q difficult mat
ter in some districts to obtain the consent of
properly qualified gentlemen to become can
didatcS for the Magistracy and Oyerseers of
the Poor.-Euirtdr 4NeWs.
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A Scene in Coyode's Committee Room.

\ violent and extraordinary scene occur
red in Mr.. Covode's Committee room on
Wednesday. Mr.. Schnahle bad been re-
called to close his testimony, and Judge
Black was present at his own request, cX-
pecting to conduct the cross-cxamlnatolI,
but the Committee decided that he must on
" submit questions in writing through Mr..
Winslow, one of its members.
Mr.. Schnablc proceeded to give the his
tory of his political relation to the Admins
tration, and why he went to the Constitution
Office To demand Il cessat on OF attacks on alr.
Douglas where he had the accidental inter
view with Judge Black, which led to the
publication OF Mr.. BucIanan's letter to Mr..
Walker.
During the progress of the testimony.
Judge Black frequently interrupted him and
put questions, and finally asked where his
residence was, which Mr.. Schnab!e regard
ed as an insulting imputation. Nlr. Selma
bic thereupon rose from his seat and de
nounced him in the most offensive terms
applying those of liar" ''Scoundrel," and
such cpithets with the utmost freedom.
Judge Black left the room, and WAS fol-
lowed by Mr.. Schnabc, who continued to
stigmatize him along the Corridors and III
the prcscnce'ot astonished spectators. Both
parties threaten criminal prosecution.-l0h
-4mcrican.
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MARRIED.

On the 9Th instant at "Hawthorne," the resi-
dence of the brides father, BY the Rev. Charles
Shield, MORTON MARYE. Esq, Of Alexandria,
Va, to Miss CAROLINE IlOMASSELLE Y0SS,
daughter of Il. S. Voss, Esq, Of Rappalannock
county. lBalt and Fredericksburg papers copy !
On Thursday. May 10th, by the Rev. John C.
McCahe, b. D.. rector Of the Church Of the Ascen.
sion, Baltimore, ut SherwooI's Forest Charlie,
City county, the residence OF the brides uncle.
Hou. John Tyler, ex. President of the United
States. J. II. SMITH, Esq. of Philadelphia. TO
MATTE, youngest daughter Of the late William
Tyler, esd, Of Norfolk, Va.
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WIEcuESrnR ITEMs.-Rev. Norval Wilson,
who has located among u.s. and VIM. &.
Niger, esq. whose residences are on Fort
LJu,ioun Hill, have very much improved
that locality of the town, by Il thorough reno
vaton of their property. The mansion of
VIM. l.. Clarke, Sr., nearly opposite, has
also undergone handsome repair.
The Wholesale boot and shoe mandatory
OF Winchester, is a fixed fact. The long
range of brick buildings on the northwest
corner of Main and Cork streets have been
vacated by the tenants, preparatory to the
houses being fitted up for the purpose indi-
Gated.
The Union Hotel property, advertised by
James Bowles and Alfred Parkins, the exc
cutors Of David Ilollingsworth, deed, was
sold ut public auction, on Saturday last, for
the sum Of SO, 500, equivalent to cash. AL
fred Parkins was the purchaser.
The wheat crop within two or three miles
o! the town presents Il fine prospect for a
good yield. Oar exchanges in Virginia and
adjoining States speak encouragingly of the
prospects for good wheat crop Winches-
ter Duyini0n.
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ALBEMARLE CIRcrIr CoyRT.-The Circuit
Court commenced its sessions on Monday
last. The grand Jury is still in session.
Mover tried for shooting ut Mr.. Turner OF
Batesville, has been sentenced 10 the Penl-
Tertiary for one year. The Court IS now
trying the indictment against young Merrill,
for the murder Of File.
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The CHICAGO CONVENTION of the ''Repub-
lean" party, rs it is styled, has been in full
blast this week, great crowds attending,
much .'enthusasm" manifested, pretended,
or really felt bogt<, delegates from Virginia,
and some other Southern States, big wig
vans" built, ''dcdicated," decorated" and
filled with people, and all the other ct cetcras
usual upon occasions when masses are gath
cred together, and wire pullers are busy in
securing their own ends and purposes
There was IA little breeze about admitting
certain delegates, but that soon passed, and
all, we believe, were finally admitted to seats.
4 PIdttorm was adopted, containing $icfeen
UiunhS, - among them are expressions OF
opinion in condemnation of restrictions on
naturalization: in condemnation Of Dcmoera-
tic squattcr sovereignty; in favor of a~home-
stead law; in favor Of internal improvements;
in favor OF Il Pacific railroad, and in favor Of
a tariff, The platform was adopted amid
immense shouting We presume, all that
they have now TO do, is to nominate Seward,
or some other man like him-and then 20 to
work! May they received signal condemna-
iior from the people Of this country. See
Postscript.
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ROCKINGHAM IrEMs.-We gather the fol-
lowing items from the Rockingham papers
of yesterday:
The trial of young Cook, for connection
with the "belling party" whose movements
resulted in the killing of Jas. Ii. Devier, a
month ago, was concluded on Wednesday
last, the jury finding him guilty Of involun-
tary manslauyhter, and tining him sos, and
imprisoning him in the county Jail for a
length Of time mt the option ofthe Court
The trial OF Thuma, the other party charged
in the Indictment against Cook, is now pro-
crossing.
A resident Of Brock Gap Mr.. Emanuel
Roadcap, left his home on Saturday last, as
the family supposed, to salt some CATTLE
Not returning. he WAS Soug mt for and found
lying dead in one of his fields, near colt,
which was also dead. 1t is supposed that he
attempted to turn the colt, which was sick
or crippled, into different field when it
FELL and in it's struggles kicked Mr.. Road
cap Ia death.
\ few days since. during a thunder Storm
the house Of Mr.. Henry Kelly, was said to
be fired. 1t seems the ghtning struck a
stove-pipe running through the roof. The
lightning descended the pipe to the stove in
the room below, tearing up the floors and
singing the carpet, but doing no other inju-
ry, as there was no person IN the room at the
time.
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The Washington Constitution remarks,
that, IS upon the report OF the japanese
Commissioners to their own government de-
,ends tue question whether Japan shall, for
IT,, future, be opened 10 intercourse with
s.oreign nations, lit behoovcS our people OF
every grade to he upoa their best behaviour"
whilst under the eye of the strange visitors.
Probably a very correct-hut still Il rather
curious suggestion to christian, civilized
nation. in reference 10 the oriental ''hcath-
ems" The fact is suggestive. 1t IS under
stood that, ii Japan, there are no EowdleS
Deed RaEbita," plug ugies," and very
,e.! loafers; anu that, in Mat country when
people gov old, venerable, wise, and es-
.eemed by all good and sensible men, they
;,..e not called "iogies," or fossils Further,
i, is understood, that in Japan people are
made to conduct themselves in an orderly
'nanne:
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4 I'NIoN.-The following plank was added
to Il Union platform" recently adopted at Il
political convention in Tennessee. 1t was
adopted by acclamation:
"Thc union Of rye and the union of corn,
Their union with lake ice and river
Their union with sugar in one precious horn,
Aud their Infringing union forever.
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Esa- ANSWER to "A Subscriber" from Up
oeryille We believe the parliamentary rule
IS, that motion for adjournment is always
"a order, and requires no second
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CApoE SPRINGS, Hampshire County, Va.

CAPOE SPRINGS, Hampshire County, va.
VyIl subscriber having leased the MOpNlals
HOUSE, will, in connection with ms o""
property open the entire establishment for tue re-
cepion of visitors on the 9Th of June. FOR o'ho.
information or circulars address mo rs above v
the proprietors of the Howard House, Baitino.e.
A daily line of Stages and mails from Winches.s'
end Strasburg, and Telegraph Office NJ 'ne6ss.s.
Persons leaving Baltimore via Harper 80,
Chnriestoyn. and Winchester arriveat the spr.nss
1T 8 o'clock. p. NJ, same day-those by Washing
ton, Alexandria, and Strasburg at o'clock; = w.
same day. JULIUS =. "n n.o...or.
tapon Springs, my l6--eo2m@ rrop.Ns.'
ECElyED this day, a large lot Of Strawberry
II, Roxes. inv I4l L. HERRING, hoyai Oh
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BY j. T. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


WILL be offered at public auction, on the
w premises, ON SATURDAY, JUNE I'd, at
-! O'Clock, p. NJ, (if not disposed of privately
SIX very desirable BUILDING LOTS, situated
upon the east side of Pitt street. 10y feet inches
north of Qucen street-sad lots are of equal size.
fronting IL feet on Pitt. and running parallel with
Queen 30 eat--aru well located for small tene-
mcuts, being convenient To the Cotton Factory,
Market House, Alexandria, Loa'loun and lamp
shire Depot, &C., Sc. Further information ran be
obtained by calling upon me, Or j. Z. Creighton,
at No. So, King street. Terms---one. half cash,
the balance in months, the title to be retained
security for deferred payment, or II discount
viii be allowed for all cash.
my l7-eoSt JOHN G. PEACH.
NOR RENT.-SUMMER RESIDENCE-One
L. and half miles from Alexandria, Oh the road
leading 10 the Theological Seminary, and u
~. quarter Of u mia distant therefrom. The
ELI HOUSE is cottage built, with Summer kitch-
Ell convenient, but detached from main building.
Apply Mt this office. my Scott
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1.-TWO DESIRABLE FARMS FOR SALE
Bv virtue Of the authority vested i'll Inc b.
the will oi' the late John L. bowman, | offer Tor
sale TWO FARMS--oue called III COTTAGE.
containing TWO IL Il \ p ED and FORTY
ACRES. lying in tho County Of Fanqnicr. VA.
two miles from Rappahnnn"ck Station, Orange
and Alexandria Railroad. Tho other known a.
WINDSOR FOREST. in the County of Stafford,
near Jackets Mill, about fourteen miles from
Fredericksburg, ovcy good road, containing
SEVEN HUNDRED and SEVENTY ACRES
Both If these FARMS are well situated. in good
neighborhU0ds. conYenicnt to Churches and Mills;
well watered, under good enclosures, and with an
abundant supply OF Wood aud Timber. These
lands are naturally of good quality, and suScepti-
bic of easy improvement, but like Ill farms that
have been 'cnanted out, do not present 50 promiS
ing an appearance they otherwise would do.
so The DWELLING HOUSES together with
A:i the out buildings, with small outlay money
could be made very comfortable. i personal ex
animation Of the above property is requested, by
persons wishing to buy land. Being very desir-
ouS of ctfecting sale, bargains may be expected,
and the terms of payment made easy and accom-
inodating. HEURGE HAMILTON,
Executor Of John L. Downman, decd.
Brandy Station. CulPeper Co.. my 5-2aw2m
On BBLS. Coverings crushed aud refued ST.
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The HEAVY RAINS OF last week were very
destructive iii different parts OF the country.
In th;s county considerable damage was
done, and also in the vicinity OF Jefferson
ton, in Culpeper. where, i'll addition 10 the
rain on Thursday IL perfect tornado blew,
uprooting trees laying fences low, and 9th
erwise doing serious injury to the surround
ing pl;lntatloriS.- - 'iuITeni0n FIMg.
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Showers have fallen the past tew days IN
saany parts of New England; also through
out central New York
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CoNGREsS.-The Senate, yesterday, heard
Mr.. Mason, of Va, on the question of the
power of Congress and the people of a ter
ritory over the question Of Slavery in the
Territories. In the House of Representa-
tivcs $. B. Daily, was awarded the seat of
the delegate from Nebraska, now occupied
BY Experience Eastabrook