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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

The HARpER's FERRY INvEsTIGATIoN.-
The United States Senate committee are
seduously prosecuting their inquiries into
the matter of the Harper's Ferry raid, and
on Friday had before them Messrs. Giddings,
Plumb and DIR. Howe Hon. Mr.. GiddiDgs
gave at some length his views concerning sla
very, but touching the John Brown raid
nothing new was elected. DR.. Howe, " hen
called before the committee, declined taking
the oath to testify unless he was permitted
to enter his protest against the whole pro-
ceedings. The permission was granted
He then testified that he had known John
Brown during the troubles in Kansas, and
had sent him money and arms. They were
raised by contributions made for the aid of
the inhabitants of Kansas, that he expected
Brown would repel armed invasion by arm
ed resistance; that Brown had gained his
entire confidence; that be was q man of
tried honesty as well rs courage. That af-
ter the troubles had ceased in Kansas, Brown
pcontinued to devote himself to advance the
cause of tactical anti slavery.
DR.. Howe knew nothing of the convention
in Canada. He was not privy to the plan
Of attack on IIarper's Ferry, but thought
the arms used were the same as in Browns
hands in Kansas. Witness gave much other
evidence, but none involving any leading re-
publicans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

Hon. WV. c. RIvEs has written long
and able letter, discussing the subject of the
proposed Southern Convention, and advising
that Virginia should not, at this time, take
part in the measure. II is one of the best
conceived, best expressed, and conservative
productions, which ever emanated from its
distinguished author. We shall take an
early opportunity of again referring to this
letter 49,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

The REPORT on THE HARPER'S FERRY Az
rarR.-The very able and interesting report
on the Harper's Ferry affair, submitted to
the two Houses of the General Assembly a
few days ago. was prepared by the Hon. A.
II. IL Stuart, the Chairman of the joint
Committee, and not by James Barbour. esq.
as stated in several of the newspapers. We
learn, however, that the Report was fully
concurred in and endorsed by all the MEM
bers of the Committee, numbering in all
twenty-three. Indeed, if there had not
been such concurrence and endorsement on
the part Of all the members of the Commit
tee, there would have been, as a matter Of
course, minority Report-Rich. Whig.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

IIoLsroN WooLES FACTORY This estab-
lishmeul is situated on the South fork Of lloIs
ton river, IN Smyth county, about six miles
from the town II Marion In a recent no
tice Of the Factory, the Marion Visitor says;
The machinery is Of superior order,
having been purchased al considerable cost,
with a view t. manufacture goods substantial
" and supply the market with such cloths
rs it may demand. IN addition to the ma
chuery now in use, the proprietors have de-
termiucd to Increase the number Of looms to
Aceuty-tro. They will then be enabled to fill
orders expeditiously with cloths Of finer
quality then they arc now manufacturing.
I'VE were shown some military cloths with
which they are filing various orders from
the military companies II the Southwest
The cloth is fun excellent quality and beau
tiful texture, and one should feel more indie
pendent when wearing his own native manu-
facture that otherwise"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

WILL Of iIENRY D. GlLrIS EsQ.-It IS IN
derstood that the will Of Mr. Henry y. Gil
pin has bequeathed the whole Of his property
to his widow during her life time. At her
decease, she may dispose of$lOO,OO0 By will
a she shall please. The remainder is to be
applied to various public uses Ills large
and valuable library, Mr.. Gilpin bequeaths,
at the death ofhis wife, in whose possession it
is to remain until that event takes place, to
the Historical society, and makes provision
also for 4 building, in which i is 70 beproper-
IL preserved. lie also leaves handsome
bequcst to the Academy Of Fine Arts, to
this city, and t. public library in Chicago.
The executors named by Mr.. Gilpin are his
widow, Mr. Charles Manchester, and Charles
GiIpin eSq.-P4jLudelphid Bulletin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.,
APPOINTMENT OFFICE, Jan. IL, 1860.
SIR-The Hon. Mr. Vallandigham has
transmitted to the Postmaster General q
copy Of letter purporting to have been ad-
dressed to you, under date Of 18th q De
cember last, to the editor Of the Religious
Telescope, u newspaper published ~ Day
ton, Ohio, III which you say think II
due that | should inform you that, ~ Post
master, am no longer permitted to deliver
your paper to subscribers il this communi
ty. 1t is unlawful for me, rs SUCH t. deliv-
or any paper to subscribers holding the
views yours does upon the subject 81 sla-
very They will hereafter be committed u
the flames"
The Postmaster General directs me t. III
form you that this j. not correct construc-
ton Of the law Of your State on this subject;
because single copy Of any particular news
paper contains matter decided BY the State
authorities to be incendiary in It's character,
it does not, therefore, follow that any subse
quent numbers Of the same paper are to be
condemned for that cause. Each and every
number Of the paper must De acted upon and
disposed Of separately, as provided by the
statute Of Virginia, which IS N the following
words, viz:
"Ifa postmaster Or deputy postmasterknow
that any sucl book Or other writing of an
incendiary character has been received Al
his Office in the mail lie shall give notice
thereof to some Justice, who shall inquire
into the circumstances, and have such book
or writing burned il his presence" Res
pectfuly your obedient servant
HORATIO KING,
First Assistant Postmaster General.
Postmaster Luney's Creek, Hardy Co., Na.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

Speaking of some of the popular reading,
if not of the popular literature, of the day,
the Baltimore American says, ''the meanest
trash that emanates from the shallow BRAIN
pan Of tenth rate scribbler, may be made
to pay thousands on thousands of dollars TO
bold and sagacious newspaper Spectator.
Quackery in letters is as common and remu-
nerative as quackery in medicine. Sylvia
nus Cobb sells as well as Brandreth's Pills,
and Emerson Bennett is as popular as Mus
tang Liniment."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

In the Maryland Senate, on the Sd, reso-
lutions from the State of Virginia, with
reference to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal,
and Virginia's interests therein, were trans
mitted by the Executive, and one thousand
copies were ordered to be printed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

AT Oucrbourn, Frederick county, Nj, onthg ri,
init. b. the Rev. K. Z. Sutton, WN. y. b SEl,
d Georgetown, u. u, u LIZZIE daughter 81
COL Henry Dunlop.
AT Mount Air, Prince George county Nh 0y
thc Rev. Futher Leoeghan, JOHN b. sEMMLa,
u Washington city, t. EDDIE EDELIN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

IIoRRoRs.--The New York Evening
POST calls Friday "a day Of herrors =
Five persons were killed, and others woun-
ded, by the explosion Of a factory boiler in
Brooklyn; Stephens was hung for murder;
and the Post alIudes to several other mi
nor casualties. But Thursday previous
seems better entitled to the distinction. 1t
was then that the terrible Elm street calam-
ity occurred, in which 50 many persons met
horrible death; then took place the explo-
sion in Williamsburg, by which two men
were killed and two more wounded; lady
Miss BIodget, was burned to death at Proyi-
dence K. l.; and yet further, three human
beings persisted in the flames Of a burning
dwelling III Hyde Park, y. y. These, too
are only few Of the most conspicuous Of
the calamities Of each day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

1t is stated that in addition to the S94, 900
which the State of Maine has been defraud-
ed of by its late treasurer, Elder Peck, the
sum of $4,000 has been found to be owed
by him outside of his liabilities to the State,
besides what may not yet be matured. This
carries the amount up to Sl64, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

The Atlantic Steamers are bringing us,
new, almost every day, foreign news. The
times in Europe are becoming stirring again
free trade in France, parliamentary re-
form in England, the Italian question all in
too-and matters, generally, in an un-
quiet and restless condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

The Petersburg Press has very properly
determined to close its Office on Sundays,
and not allow work on that day. Every
newspaper in Virginia ought to do the same
thing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

A proposition is before the Legislature Of
Pennsylvania, to invite the Legislature of
Virginia to visit Harrisburg, this winter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

Several volunteer companies are in Charles
town, on duty. Gov. Letcher left Charles
town, on Saturday, on his return to Rich
mond. HE was most courteously received
and entertained at Charlestown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

The necessity for National Conservative
Union party, outside of and separate from
the Democratic and Republican organiza-
tions. is beginning to be more and more
manifest all over the country. Movements
are making in it's favor in Tennessee, Ken
lucky, New York, Philadelphia, and other
cities and States. 1t would be in effect, the
revival, and reorganization of the old Wing
party, before sectionalism was known or
encouraged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

In reply to the letter of the Governor OF
South Carolina, transmitting to the Governor
of Maryland, the proposition for Southern
Convention, the latter stated that he would
Law the resolutions of South Carolina before
the Legislature of Maryland, but he would
take occasion to say, that "while the people
of Maryland have cause more than the peo-
pile of any other Southern State to complain
of the loss and injury from conspiracies and
assaults, they do not see the remedy for such
outrages in measure which, if it were pos
sible, could only secure the continuance OF
them under shelter Of a foreign asylum upon
her borders" The South Carolina resolu-
tions were read in the Maryland House OF
Delegates, on Friday, and an animated de-
bate sprung up. A motion was made to lay
them on the table, without further notice;
but this was not considered courteous, and
was not agreed to. Most of the members
spoke warmly in favor of the Union, and
against notification, secession, or disunion,
and in opposition to the proposed Conyen-
ton. The resolutions were finally postponed
to, and made the order of the day for to-
morrsu @.I
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

The Richmond Wing says that it is almost
certain that neither Maryland, Kentucky,
North Carolina, Tennessee, nor Missouri,
will send Commissioners to the proposed
Southern Convention-in which event, q
Southern Convention" showing only a
partial representation of the Southern States,
and with the border States refusing to unite
in its deliberations, would, probably, be to-
tally inefficient, if not injurious to our in
terests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

1t is said that half dozen select commit
tees Of investigation into various transac-
tions of the executive departments, are to be
ordered with the assent of the entire body
of the opponents of the administration in
the House. Weshould suppose, that not only
the opponents of the administration, but its
friends, would unite in ordering these IN
vestigations, if they are asked for, on any
grounds of reasonable belief that they are
necessary to expose fraud, or corruption, or
even for public information.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07
Effect Of Railroads on Property.

The Railroad Record, published in Cincin-
natl, states that upon carefully examining the
valuation Of property in large number Of
the counties Of Ohio, ii finds that the increase
in those having Railroads is double the IN
crease in those having no Railroads; thus
proving concusireIy that large part Of the
increase in the State is due to Railroads on
w. Enquiring into the relative effect Of the
capital employed on one hand, and Of the
increase Of capital, it obtains the following
result:
Increase of OOOO0
Cost of 5000
4 precisely similar result i to be Wltnes-
scd in Missouri LII 1880, when the Rail
road system in that State was commenced
the taxable property in the State was $685.,
sos 600. which for the sake Of easy calcula-
ton We will call 100000 900 In 1860,
the taxable property Of the State il at least
S35O.OOO,O 600. II has, therefore, increased
in ten years, S25O,OuO,OOO. Estimating the
natural increase not produced by Railroads,
at ten per cent per annum, this natural IN
crease for ten years would amount 70 500
100000. The remainder, $4,000, 600,
would he the increase due to the influence Of
the Railroads. We would then have these
figures:
Cost II Roads so, 900 600
Value u increased wealth productivity
them 1O,OOO 900
Profit 100000, 900
TuE REAs,N.-Mr. Hill Wing from
Georgia, thus explains Why he could not
vote for Mr.. McClernand tho last Democrat
Il nominee for Speaker: Mr. Hill remark
ell that Justice tt himself, aud those lie rep
resented required him 70 say Mr.. Smith
was presented to the House by the South
Americans as their candiuute in Difference
ID the views Of the Democratic party. Ii it
was the object ~ that side Of the House to
make an election for the purpose Of defeat
ing the Republican candidate, it would have
been At least wise to have consulted with the
Southern Opposition as to what member Of
the Democratic party would best combine
their support 50 far Is he had been adyls-
Ell there was 40 approach 81 that party for
their counsel lie disclaimed throwing any
frebrand but Justice required him 10 state
here that the principles held BY some u the
Democrats on tile important question Of Sla-
very in the Territories, were quite a. obnoZ
iuus To him, AZ many u his peculiar views
on Americanism we're to them Without IN
tending to interosate any gentleman, he
distinctly announced that he could not cast
his vote for Speaker for any me who eater
tuins the doctrine Of Popular Sovereignty ~
applied To the Territories 81 the United
States There were Democrats for whom lie
could vote lie could name number Of
them /"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

VALUABLE TAN YARD FOR SALE OR
v RENT offer for sale the valuable tan
yard, long and tavorably known of tho best
locations for . tannery in the Valley, situated in
the town Of Front Royal, Warren county, Va, i'm
medutely upon Happy Creek. Its proximity t.
the Railroad, convenience 10 an abundance VI the
best Of bark, without opposition il the county,
render il 4 most desirable property to those wish
ing t. engage in that lucrative and healthy BUSH
ncsS.
Any person wishing 70 purchase, will address
Col. Joseph Tuly, Wildwood Clarke county, Va,
n call upon Tho. n. Ashby, esd in Front Royal
who will take pleasure in showing the property
Ifnut sold il viii be for r,nt. IN either case tho
terms will be very accommodating
TRIAL WRIGHT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

AT a meeting of the Young Mems Demo
cratic Union Club of New York, Mr.. Faux
ner, our newly-appointad Minister to France,
took occasion to reply to the allegation that
he was disunionisr, Gas alleged in the SEN
ate of the United States, and declared that
there was not another man within the limits
of the country who would more cbeerfully
sacrifice his life to the Union than himself.
He had all his life been accustomed to re-
gard the Union as the great source of the
prosperity which has SO gloriously blessed
this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07
Dealer in Housekeeping Articles

NEW GOODS, JUST RECEIVED At RICH
~ ARDS Worsted Hoods Narjpo.us Son
tags Nubias, Caters, Mitts, Stockings and llo'e,
Elastic and Leather Belts; TiI4 and Crochet
Cotton; All kinds Of Double and Single Worstri"
Watch Ribbons; Jet Bracelets; Ivory, Horn snd
India Rubber Fine Combs; fitting or Crcuh'.
Braid, &c. tgb /
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

DRAITHWAITE FOR JANUARY BrajlL-
ID waitos Retrospect Of Practical Medicine lnt
Surgery, containing i Retrospective View otcyer|
discovery and practical Improvement il thc Med
zeal Sciences, edited by William BrsitAnat-,
Lecturer Oil Obstetric Medicine at thQ Lceis
School Of Medicine, &C., price - pcr aHnum .r
3 per No zz3;~ Nos. delivered free u expense.
just published and for sale by
feb RORT. BELL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07
First Assistant Postmaster General
Postmaster Luney's Greek, Hardy Co., Va
Developments

The Senate Printing Investigating Com
mittee met this morning. Mr.. Wendell
underwent an examination upwards Of three
hours. 1t appeared that some seven or eight
parties were interested in the public print
ing, namely: Steadman, Banks, Mclean,
Walker. Rice, Severns and Bowman. lie
stated that he had paid out during the past
three years over one hundred thousand dol
lars for party support to newspapers and N
aid Of election expenses, in Pennsylvania
principally, but extending over New Jersey,
New York, Maryland, Ohio, &c. Consid-
cradle had been paid by official authority,
and some Of his own free will. lie also
stated that by the action Of the Senate in
electing Bowman, who had given the work u
Blair & Riyes, he had been left penniIneSs,
with the largest establishment il the Union
lying idle Bowman's conduct towards
Wendell was shown up in a very bad light.
Bowman, it appears, has given part Of the
work to Jewett, editor Of the Fillmore organ
at Buffalo. A. ID. Banks and 10. Severns
were also examined. They did not seem to
know much, except that they had received
some material aid from Wendell.
Wendell testified that out Of the Post Oihce
blank printing, he paid, in 1851 the sum Of
six thousand dollars to the Pennsylvania
newspaper, Of Philadelphia, and to the
Evening Argus, Of Philadelphia, the sum Of
FIVE thousand dollars. lie informed the
committee that he went into doubtful demo
cratic districts in Pennsylvania, and spent
money freely for the benefit Of the supper
tiers of the policy Of the administration
Mr., Rice, Of the Pennsylvania, was also be
fore the committee, and did not dlscredit the
testimony Of Wendell There are rich de-
velopements forthcoming, before the commit
tee.-C0r. n. y Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

Al Prospect Hill, Prince George county, MI,
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TESTIMONIALS Of EXCELLENCE
FROM
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PIANOS taken il exchange, hired and repaired.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

On Friday night Mr.. Forney, the new
Clerk Of the House, was serenaded in Wash
ington. At the conclusion of his remarks,
he illustrated his own position by an allu-
sion as pointed as it was graceful. He said
he was like Mazeppa when bound to his
stssd, who, when sent forth on his perilous
Journey, from which it was designed he
should never return, shouted back to his
prosecutors. ~ will return one day" 81,
ALSO" said Mr.. Forney. "have Mazeppa-like,
come back to settle with the respectable and
venerable gentleman at the other end of the
avenue for that ride. / am returned TO pay
him my respects"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

TABLE CUTLERY AND PLATED WARE
NINE IVORY HANDLE ana other TABLE
Il CUTLERY; heavily plated Forks, Spoons
Castors, Cake Baskets, e.. These goods from
the best manufacturers, and viii give satisfaction
some new styles just received. For sale IS
JOHN OGDEN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

Stevens, one of the Harper's Ferry con-
spirators, was tried last week at Charles
town, and On Saturday afternoon, the jury
returned verdict of guilty. He was de-
Tended by Mr.. Sennott, Of Boston, who at
tempted to stop one of the witnesses, and,
upon failing in his attempt, refused to cross
question him. Mr.. Harding and Mr.. Hun
ter conducted the case for the Common
wealth. The prisoner heard the verdict OF
the jury with perfect Indifference. In the
addresses Of the counsel, a good deal was
said about the political condition of the
country, the motives and aims Of the Re
publican party, the Union meetings at the
North, &C., &c. Stevens appears to have
been one of the worst of Browns men,
Hazlitt's case was to have been taken up
yesterday. He will be defended by Fir-
GINA counsel, Mr.. Sennott having gone home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-07

THOS. II. FISHER { CO.-Takc notice, that
il l shal direct JAS h. Marshall, j., ~ Alex
aniria, to advertise 70 be sold the first day Of
March, 1862 at his warehouse ii Alexandria the
thirty, or thirty-Ryc barrels Of Whisky, now in
his possession, aud placed with Marshnll Ward,
subject % my order, a. security FOR the payment
Ut the bond IT Thos. III. Fisher, to me, for the sum
Of eight hundred dollars, with interest from the
date, March It, lSj9-and that shall proceed
to sell said Whiskcy, At auction, At that time.
JAMES A. FISHER.
b. GEo Ww JACKSON, his Attorney.