Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-03-25
Washington Gossip.

Washington Gossip.
The Cabinet were supposed to be discussing
Saturday morning whether it will be best Tor
the President to issue concillatory procll-
nation TO the Southern states, or whether the
pacific policy of the Administration shall be
| EXPRESSED in letter to the Southern commits
| sioners.
IL is confidently believed, in well-informed
circles, that Mr.. Seward il preparing reply
| to the southern commissioners, holding that
w. the present condition of affairs WAS totally
unforeseen Ivy the Trainers Of the Constitution,
| the President has no constitutional power to
recognize their demands The docu ment, it
| is said. vii! lie in the form Of an address to
| the people Of the seeded states, distinctly
foresha4owing the peace policy OF the admin
| isratiOn.
Several members Of the Virginia Conven~
ton, who are temporarily in this city, called
on the President to-day. and were very much
pleased with their interview. AIR. Lincoln
| loosely remarked that if they all conlt have
short time IN quietly talk over cur troubles,
he thought everything could be settled to the
satisfaction Of everybody. lie further added
that he should make no changes in Offices in
the southern States unless those seeking APP
pointmcnt were acceptable to majority Of
the inhabitants. he nstanced his appoint
ment ~ postmaster mt Louisville of Bell
and Everett man in preference to quasi.
republican, who was alleged 70 be very OBJ
| Fashionable to the people Of that city.
| Secretary Chase has received Il Geographic
despatch from St. Louis, confirming the repor:
that goods were arriving there free Of duty
| The mercantile community who have been
required to pay the duty on their stocks, are
complaining bitterly. These goods are sup.
posed 10 have arrived IN foreign vessels 1T
| New Orleans, and to have heeu sent by the
custom honse to the importers III 81. Louis,
without requiring Of them the payment of
duties. The government will Of course adopt
measures to Secure the payment .: duties at
| s., Louis on all such goods.
Mr.. Corwin On Saturday accepted the hlcx
lean uiSsion His son has been appointed
Secretary Of Loyation. tie will not leave ior
| his post Tor some time yet.
The cons ultate ut Havana and Mnrselie-
with some Tiers shat are vacant will il is
understood be filled Immediately.
II" DR.. y. 4. MULkEY, Of Georgia. Will
| deliver LECT L RE or ENGLISH ORTHOEFY,
| in the Lecture Room o.! Mr Kcmpcr's academy,
THIS EVENING, at = o'clock, to which Ice
! teachers and citizens ut Alcxan,Ir: are most
| spcctfuly invited NH 23-ll
zz.:- MOUNT VERNON GUARDS, ATTEE-
| TI0H i-Inu ar= hereby notified 10 meet ut your
| Arlnory. in full! Dress Gaorm, on MONDAY
| morning III o'clock, 4. NJ, for the purpose "f
receiving the nag 10 be presented to the Corps hy
| the Ladies Of Alexandria. The punctual atten-
| dance ii every member is requested. BY order
Of the Company J. T. DEVAUGlIN, .. s.
! Each member will, also. bring his Ovcrcoat With
hm. NH 2%-2i
notice TO SHIPPERS.
| !. Tho Screw Steamship MONTICELLO,
i. - eager Captain, will leave New York for
this port. SATURDAY, tho 3Dth Instant, ut
| ) o'clock. p. n.
mrlAtionS SI.30.
Returning, will leave Tor New York Oh We'd
ncSday, March eth.
For freight passage, apply 20
T0WLE CO., Agents, Alexandria.
Il. B. CROMWELL & CO,
| NH 2j-3t Agents New York, Pier No. T.
~:-:sss For PHILADELPHIA AND NEW
! - YORK, VIA CASAL-EAND'S LINE
The regular packet steamer ]. JEROME, Capt.
Jerome will leave Saturday, JD5d Instant
Apply 20 WIN Il. FOWLE / SON,
NH 25-dft No. I, South Waarvss.
~ FOR NEW HUkk.-lho regular pack
s s4sss ct schooner ARCTIC, Hicks, master, viii
have DESPATCH For freight, apply to
WM. II. FOWLE & son,
| NH q No. 4, South Wharves.
DOUGLAS +. FORREST.
i PRO IL y Z i Il l. 4 ",
| EfIiLL prastico in tho Courts Of Alexandria
| w and adjoining counties.
| ~ Office lately occupied by Judge NeAe,
| Washington street. near corner OF king.