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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-12
The Richmond Convention.

RlCnAoND, June l0.-Robert g. Scott, OF
Alabama, addressed the citizens of Richmond
last n ght, defending the Southern movement
at Charleston, denying that ii was disunior
movement, but on the contrary intended 10
save the Union by maintaining equal protcc
ton 10 all. II. denounced Douglas and the
ductrine OF sru"ttcr sovereignty in unmeas
urci terms. II the Richmond convention
should adjourn 20 Baltimore, they would
there insist upon the same platform as at
Charleston. If they refused, they would
come back.
Mr.. Fisher, of Va, also spoke, yindcating
his course at Charleston.
A good many delegates are here.
Nearly all the delegates from Louisiana.
Texas, Alabama, Mississippi. Georgia, South
Carolina and Florida have arrived. There
is great diversity oropinion rs to the course
to pursue, though near' y all agree on 70
ing to Baltimore 10 contest the seats Of the
Douglas claimants, before taking their final
action. The difficulty is whether they should
resume their seats if granted Ihem, unless
the platform is resciuded. The LOUISIANA
delegates demand Of Virginia that the dele
gates should pledge themselves 10 withdraw
if the seceders renot admitted to seats, It
being contended that if Virginia will pursue
this course, North Carolina, Kentucky, Ten
nessee and part of Maryland will follow suit.
and that Caleb Gushing will resign and leave
the chair.
The position Of the New York delegates il
! T. - iaI iv
some who have been to New York sounding
the delegates, that they are ready to aban'
don Mr. Douglas, whilst others claim 10 be
equally we'll assured that they are more tirn'
" welded to Douglas than ever, since the
withdrawal Of Dir. Seymour, ;.nd that some
of them had expressed a determination 10 0P'
pose the admission Of any delegates who are
accredited to the Richmond convention, on
the ground that they are disorganizers, and
not national democrats. Mr.. Iancey will
not arrive before the afternoon of tomorrow
the object being to take no part in the con
yention. Both Mr.. Rhett and Mr. lanrey
have been in favor ofnominating and having
nothing to do with Baltimore. The Sou'a
Carolina delegates are not accredited 20 ha
timore, and will urge independent action.
The people of Richmond seem to take but
little interest in the convention. No com
mittccs of reception or arrangements were
appointed, and no hall engaged until yes'eF
day. But few, if any, outside visitors have
been attracted here by the convention irC"
any of the States. a great effort VIII Dc
made to secure harmony and united e =,
preston ofsentiment The convention VIII
no doubt adjourn to await the action OF tue
Baltimore convention, and the delegates
will Immediately repair to Washington 70 :,
consult as to the course to be pursued at BAL
timore.
Great feelingis expressed against the D!a,
glas delegates from the South, who will clam
seats at baltimore.
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Virginia News.

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NJ t. - '''''''' u nai'''i''i' 'l''' '''"u'
tac.urcd Il yery handsome SUIT OF colors Tor
the Gordoa-y!!lc t.reys, OF Gordons>,ille, Va.
Thc ilao ) canro>ed of two pieces Of heavy
rich >i.@. .sr let in length and four feet IN
wi4.l 49, 3ue side ~ painted the coat OF
a.. = ..-u.a, cncircicd IN Il gilt a3rOll
viz. ILL.,. motto, Nee rimcrc nee T:mide,
u....u. The reverse side is ornamented
with he painting Of all aiegorlcal figure OF
Virginia IN a scroll-worS, around which, IN
s,pra ,Si Lr ,hn a3es ~ he Gordnnsv;lle
Gravs .Jrra l4th 1860" with the MOTTO
..Tne Charter Of orr Liberties" The staff is
NJ ash nolishp1 and surmounted with d
brass S,a.r-haod .ossnls and cord. Accom-
ranv;n,. tho f,v are = nair Of silk markers.
r,,n' sr.rl,. and Tia o,hnr w}ita summarized on
s.~1rs ~ nnI;,LnJ walnut and .urrnouated
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sI, ~ thn ,.,,n l,3v r ,nna,rs he went
=, ,nr,,a,,, with NJ Ren;amin Freeze, Of
Ci,onn,, ..c,,,, ~, S,tnrdav n,nrniny last 70
INV ",,nIrx. ,nad ~ rnoJ and wb;lst 70.
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S(nn Ca coins dawn = rocky and steep hill
9Tn,,. ,I,a res;an,.a nf Mr. Revno]ds Uoilida,
na.r Snr.,flIn ha ,yos thrown aver and fell
with both legs under the wheels, both of
which PASSED over his legs. breaking the
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-12

ing the remains of the slaughtered people
The whole atmosphere around the town is
sckening, and a stencil is pervading the whole
path of the storm that is almost impossible
to endure.
In this vicinity, near Sterling, the wound
ed are dying almost every day, and every
farmhouse is a hospital for the dying and
wounded.
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The speech Of Ion. Rcyerdy johnson, Of
Baltimore, at the Douglas meeting III Dos
{. n. is reported at length in the Boston pa
-a~-. Mr.. johnson made a stron@ aT1"-
meat against agitation: and ALLUDED 10 the
COMPROMISE measures, and the continued
>rr.rr, which, he contcndcd, should be set
led by the decision Of the Supreme Court
fer discussing the doctrine Of the Kansas
Nebraska BILL he criticised severely the late
speech Of Genstor Benjamin, who, he said,
>dyocated the bill on its passage, and now
attacks its author. He went into u long az
gumont in support Of the doctrine OF refer
ring the preston Of slavery or freedom IN
the territories to the Inhabitants. lie aliu-
Ged tec!ir gly to the threats Of >ccession-the
secession from conventions and the threat
rnea secession OF States. The result, Of such
an act WoGii be the concentrated curses OF
a! men. lie predicted the direst anarchy
and confusion If the Republican party should
come into power. lie made al appeal to the
people to unite upon Douglas, ''who was
worthy of the confidence OF all Democrats,
and alluded TO the persecution thar has been
heaped upon Mr.. Douglas, both at home and
throughout the country, and predicted that
through the storm he would come out veto
rl0us.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-12


CHARGES AGAINST CoMnoDoRE TorrGN.-
The Boston Post gives the following state
ment ot the charges against Commodore lot
ten, now on trial before Il court martial at
Charlcstown, Mass:
The charges preferred by the Secretary
of the Navy relate to transactions on board
the United States ship Vincenncs, of which
officer Totten was commander, in her crulze
on the Western Coast Of Africa from 1857 to
1860. They are--lst, a single charge Of
drunkenness q, oppression i'll two inStan-
ccs, viz: punianing IL private marine after
he had been acquitted by a summary court
martial and sa.pendn% the commander of
the Marine Guard ami keeping him in cor
hnemen5 iorty~.eyen days without jus:
reason to iniijot such punishment: Il third
charge is disohad!cncc oi an orde" OF the Sec
rotary OF the Navy, as TO the suspension
and restriction Of subordinate officers, by a
commander on foreign station. unless it
shall be necessary for the safety of ship,
and the preservation of good order and disci
plne on board. The testimony is volumi-
nous, as the charges open the question Of
the state Of discipline and good order on
board the vessel, and the relations existing
between the commander and officers of the
ship. The testimony for the prosecution was
closed yesterday, and the defence opened.
Commodore Totem, who Is an Intelligent Of
icer conducts lis defence, assisted by J..
u. May, CSC, rs his counsel. III the Off
GERS Of the Vincenncs, called as witnesses
nave been examined on both sides
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-12

The New Cork Spirit Of the Times con
.ains a ,tory of Il game '1hcAcn fight" to
fake place in Washington, The fowls owned
by high 2ignitarics Of the government and
heavy bets made npon the result. The story
is probably, all q hoax, as Tar as the names
of distinguished gentlemen are CONCERNED.
The Mexican ''amusemenI' has not become
fashionable, end is not even, now, reputable
in this country--though formerly ii was IN
great favor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-12

hTroRyEys IL THE "OLD DOMINION. -
writer in the last number Of De Bow ~.
view thus speaks Of the modc-ot obtaining
attorneys in Virginia some two hHna'e"
yeurs ago. They used to order these MN. ~
better in the Colonial times Of the OLD w
minion. The lawyers then bought their ~
torneys-not for life, hut like other servant
We find that Col. Geo. Mason, great-granur
father of COL George. of Revout'oaa'ii
memory, had one named Dodsen; bis ir'eII
and neighbor, George Brent, had one name ne,
Simpson, in whom he placed great conh'sp "
az agent and collector. Fitzhugh ownc1 ",
whose name we cannot discover, but ""',,
he highly recommends to Lord CnlpePpe,.; i"
a general agent, saying he had serTea w..
faithfully as his servant, and nov tha' y,
free, he would recommend aim 10 pi' iy i,n
ship. About this time he writes 10 h'" MI
to buy another who can read and write II
cast accounts. But the brightest Je EVIL.
them all was Robin, who belonged 10 N n.,n,
us HAYWARD, one of the grantees OF tue p p.e.
town tract, in Prince William county Lem lam
were the glorious days of Virginia teuua' nro.
when the planters laid out part OF inc .l r d
Goods Of their tobacco in the p urcsIaS' On.
clerks, attorneys, schoolmasters, n,ll s.s ss
pravers, housekeepers, &c, &c; As G,'rse,
the Revolution gentleman IN hins who
Virginia, owned one named pui'"S'
was by profession IL bird-catchef'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-12

gho Wings of Petersburg, Va, en- Friday
nigh. last, met in large numbers and entan-
Aiasticany ratified the nominations o. he'l
and Everett.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-12
Mr. Scranton's Election.

The vague and irresponsible charge re-
Gently made in the lIouse by Mr.. Winslow,
70 the effect that money had been improper
" used 10 promote Colonel Scranton's cleo
ton 10 Congress, was investigated before the
Goyu4e Committee on Friday. The Hon.
George <uQdcrson, Democrat Of Scranton,
testified Substantially that he knew Of no
money having been used in any way to fur
thcr Mr.. Sc-"uton's election. The reason
Of the great change in that Congressional
District was the dIsatiection which prevailed
among the Democracy toward the present
Administration, and the high character and
great popularity Of Mr.. Scranton, who was
esteemed among all classes. He considered
that the .inti-Lecompton feeling exerted
much influence in the result.
J. Ii. Puicston stated that he accompa-
MED Mr.. Scranton throughout the greater
part Of the canvass Of 1888, and aided in its
general management. No money had been
improperly used t. his knowledge, directly
or Indirectly, and 10 questionable means
to advance Mr. S3ranton's election. The
large vote which he obtained was tribute
to his extended popularity, his fidelity to the
Protective policy, and his enterprise and
public spirit.
\. Davis. editor of the Scranton Herald,
Democratic organ, supported Mr.. Scranton
in opposition to the regular Democratic nom.
inee, because of his fitness and devotion to
the best interests Of the people OF his District.
lie received no pecunlary consideration for
these services.
H. ). Coon, lawyer, residing at Pittson,
who preferred the charges, knew nothing
beyond vague statements, and upon re-ex-
amining Mr.. rulcston i'll reply, he was uncer-
enormously dismissed as unworthy of notice
Mr.. Brisbane, formerly Democratic mem
Der ot Congress, and others, were anxious
10 testify in Nr. Scrantor'S behalf, but Mr..
Winslow became Disguised with the whole
development and refused to take more testi-
mony, admitting he had been grossly deceiv-
ed. lie will make statement to the House
fully generating Mr.. Scranton.
The committee unanimously ordered that
Mr.. Coon should not receive either mileage
or fees, regarding his conduct as an attempt
at extorton. Mr. Scranton, however, very
generously directed his returning expenses
to be paid. notwithstanding bis base asper-
>ions. All the other witnesses were dis
charged and paid.
The experiment has cost about $1,000
When Mr.. Coyvde protested against calling
witnesses without specific information, Mr..
Win>low appealed to the House and obtain
cd the order, and Democratic papers alleged
there was design to exclude evidence in
yolving their own friends. These disclo-
sures vindicate Mr.. Covode completely, and
put the Democracy in an embarrassing pre-
dicament --ButttnloI'e american.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-12

The four wears term Of service Of Colonel
Delatield, as superintendent of West Point
Academy, has expired
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-12

1t is announaed with pleasure, and with
apparent surprise, 10, by several Of the
New York papers, that Il r"YAy gambler
recently tried in New York, for shooting a
man in the streets, and nearly killing him.
without provocation. has been found guilty,
End sentenced to the ponitentiary for two
ears. They seem to think, that, under the
circumstances, the judge and jury have dis
nIc-ed considerable nerve and resolution, as
The associates and friends Of tl!c rowdy were
o,.it, n,tent, and active as politicians,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-12

UoaRIRLG.-At Albany, John Shelly and
Patrick Carroll occupied with their families
one house Shelly keeps a groggery. He
Went II church, and on his return found his
vile drunk, and she shortly after died. When
Mrs Carroll returned she found her little
girl, aged four years, lying upon the stoop,
evidently in great agony. On asking her
what vas the matter, she said Mrs. Shelly
he'd given her Il lot of liquor and told her to
drink il, IS it was good. She continued to
grow worse during The afternoon towards
evening she was seized with commissions, ind
at about ten O'Clock died, after having suffered
terrible agony. There is no doubt that
death was produced by drinking the liquor;
The character of the stuff may be inferred
from the fact that Shelly swears that he pur-
chased the brandy for fifty cents gallon
4rynS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-12

The Richmond Wing pertinently enquiries
of the Convention Of the seceders from the
Charleston Convention, which met in Rich
monl yesterday, why cannot these Cotton
.,ta,c Democrats in Convention assembled,
dSuis>iny party pride ami prejudice, and
intent ooy on rendering efficient service to
the South. ado,.t Bell and Everett as their
candidates for the Presidency and Vice Pres
idcncv. ana thus furnish 10 America and to
the world, another rare and splendid illus
tration o. lofty patriotism and disinterested
love u country. Why notI'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-12

The newspapers. III various parts OF the
cocn,ry, >.e. ,naE aow, giving accounts OF
,looemcats, deductions. runaway scenes, IN"
otae- es,Gpades Of that sort more numerous
thc.. usual, aid detailed TO, with the evident
;n22e,s;on that such kind Of reod'ng Is emf,
1ensiy popular. and likely 70 be maeh sought
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-12
The cession of the Bay Islands and Mos

The ,cession of the Bay Islands and Mos
quito territory to the republic of Honduras,
is very unpopular with the people Of the is
lands. The Governor called a meeting short
" after his arrival, for the purpose Of read
ing royal proclamation and addressing the
people on the subject of the treaty. The
people held another meeting on their own
account, in which the excitement ran high,
and articles were drawn up for presentation
to the government of Honduras, requiring
certain guarantees in regard to civil and re-
ligiUus rights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-12

CoN3R~ss.--D0rinS the day session yes
,erday, the Senate discussed the Civil APP
preparation bill, and the House of Represen-
tigey PASSED the Post Office and Fortifcaton
,,vt~unl ictiCn bills
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-12
Letter from Fairfax County.

FAIRFAX Court HOUSE, June 9.---On Mon
dav last, the June term of the Circuit Court
for this County, commenced its session,
Judge Tyler, presiding. The business be-
fore the Grand Jury indicates healthfui
state Of morals, and faithful observance of
the laws Of the land, on the part Of our citl-
zcns. There was but one presentmcnt, and
that for failing to call out the hands on Il
road precinct, at this busy season to work
the road. Aza Gladman, +. S. Plummer,
and Lewis Bailey were appointed Trustees
of the Union School House, and }. knight,
Richard Barton, and J. Constable, Trustees
of Flint Hill School House in this County.
Among a large mass Of business disposed
of on the common law side of the Court
we NAV mention several cases which were
ably argued by some Of the ab!cst men OF
the bar. The case of VIM. n. ilolsapple
vs.. John 4. DISQUALIFICATION OF trcspass, in
which the title to 10 acres Of land was in
VOWED. was argued for the third time before
jury. Love and Dulany for plaintiff;
Thomas and Scott for the defence. The jury
being unable to agree, were discharged, when
the parties compromised the issue by dlyld-
ing equally the land in question and costs
Of suit.
VIM. NJ. McCarty VS.. J. B. Reardon's add
property of large amount, was deliberately
argued by Smith and Dulany for plaintiff,
and r. f. Scott for the defence. jury una
bic to agree. james W. Strother IS. Eliza
\. Ssrothcr-an issue out Of Cnanccry, to
try the validity ii two deeds executed by
John Strother, the husband Of defendant;
argued by DuIanv for plaintiff, and Edwards
for the lefcnce-N crdlct for plaintiff. This
verdict subjects a large amount OF personal
and real estate to partition among the chill
dren of John Strother, from which the plain
tiff was barred by the terms OF the deeds III
question. There were other cases which
might prove interesting to some, but want
of space forbds Of the Chanccry business
disposed Of at this term we can only speak
IN general terms. There were over seventy
Chancery orders entered up, Of interest only
to the parties respectively interested. The
amount OF business transacted, indicates II
promptncss, industry, and zeal Oh the par
Of the bar, resident and foreign, efficiency
which emncntlv tits the Judsa Cor his c&al.
ted position. and the Clerk, aided hy the ac-
COMMUNICATING Deputy, Thomas Moore, esq,
OF the County Court, which enable us to
compare iavorabIy with any OF our neigh
boring counties for promptness in discharg-
ing such labors as the people are interest
ed in.
The Ladies' Festival for the benefit Of the
Rifle Rangers, was we'll attended, and all
went merry as "a marriage bell" About
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-12
PUBLISHED Daily AND Tu-WEEKLi 81
EDGAR SN0WDEN.

TUESDAY MORNING. JUNE II, 1860
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-12

.,prvoplict;Cn bills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-12

narancc are nov IL session IN Portland. -
Twenty-threc divisions are represented, IN
rludinr several Southern States The " or
thy patriarch of Great Britain is Il delegate.
The attendance il large and the session the
most earnest ever held. 1t wi!! continue for
o week.
Considering how little effort was made to
get up demonstration" it must be ad,
mited that the late Bell and Everett meeting
in New York, was a decided success. Truly
it is said that the patriotism and intelligence
OF the people were never better represented
than on this occasion.
\ tireman's dog named "Bob,' attached
TO the Iigilant Fire Engine Company, OF
Pittsburg, was malioious!y poisoned last week:
He had been in the company for years, and
had never missed responding to an alarm,
day or night at the first tap OF the bell, let 1t
come from whatever part of the city 1t might.
Tbs geg York Evening Post is rejoicing
in the resolution Ct the Senate to adjourn
on the 18th, on the ground that the tariff bill
cannot be reached, and says tnerc Is but ut
tie danger of its being brought up AT tic
next session.
Nessrs. Wilson G. Hunt, Gerard llalleck,
and !. II. Brewer Of New York, have been
requested 10 act as 1 COMMITTEES 10 receive
anil forward contributions Tor the reii@: u
sufferers bs tie late terrible tornado IN part
of Iowa aud illnU.s.
The pony express has arrived, bringing
further advices from San Francisco. intel
igence from Japan had been received to the
eject that the Tycoon was said to have been
asgassinated.
1t has been asoertainad by an experiment
in Germany, 80 says a writer that an acre
of buckwheat in full bloom will ylelo four
teen pounds of honey per day.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-28
TBy Telegraph.l
New York Market.

New York, May 26.-Ashes steady, with
moderate business doing at IS 81 for Pots and S. Is
for Pearls.
Cotton unchanged; sales of 900 bales at lpfc. for
middling Uplands.
ally are without striking change, and the demand
for export scarcely active sales of 1000 brs at
SS y s ioT q s"Gsme r 1sn sS1e sse5 " @ = i9r @ sNts e
for common TO medium extra Western; and S. S0@6
for shipping brands Of extra Ohi9; % mar mar
superne and extra State for export at prices within
the range. Canadian Flour in moderate request at
for common 70 choice. Rye Flour steady at IS sOCi
! 20 for common to choice superfne. Corn Meal
Whisky without striking change: sales 800 brls. Al
Wheat quiet for winter and firm for spring, with
fair export demand: sales 500 bushels white West
1000 do amber Iowa at 81 25, and 5,70do. Racine at
81 22. Rye quiet and firm at 9Oc. Barley dull and
port demand; receipts continue large: sales li,GU
bushels at 566l63c for unsound mixed Western; 6i1
round yellow; 7Oc. for white Western. Oats steady
with moderate business at % 9@ilisc for Western
and Canadian; 4lls(dI2c. for State.
Pork irmer, but the advance checks the demand
sales Of $50 brls at 81 s7lS new mess Sl7 80 old do
per 6ri % was paid for tue privilege Of calling for so
brls. mess, buyers option, in August, SIS %.
Beef firm and prices still unclaimed; sales e Of SD
mess, Ss0ll0 50 for repacked mess Sl 0e1i2 70 foi
extra mess Beef Hams dull at slg@ 70 for Western,
Sl26 10 for State, and prime mess Beef dull and nom
nalIy unchanged. Cut Meats dull sales Of iT5 pack
ages at 7isI7Ac. for Shoulders; and SA6D9c. fol
Hams. Bacon dull and nominal.
Lard quiet and firm: sales Of 375 packages at S@
Inc.
Butter heavy at lQdlTc for Ohio and ll6i l9c. fol
State. Cheese steady at lie. for inferior 10 prime
Coffee active for Rio; sales 5000 bags of ex
ira j. Stewart loo bags of extra H. s. Mears ant
bags of extra Henrietta, all ia the trade at
IaSc., four months, other descriptions unchanged
MOlasses steady sales Of 80 bids of inferior Port
ico at 3lc Sugar raw Is less aetivebut very stron
at full prices, and Cuha, fair refining, command
readily; sales of $50 hhds. Of Cuba at 6'9G7Ac.