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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20

The Richmond Dispatch says:-"F there
are any candid and rejecting minds left in
the North the perusal of that portion OF
Bishop Meade's address before the Erisco-
pal Convention Of Virginia, which we pub
lsbed yesterday, which relates to the public
troubles of the country, cannot but disabuse
them of the absurd notion, now so prevalent
among them, that there is any longer a
Union party in Virginia, or that there
is any chance of re-annexiug this virtu-
Gus and heroic State to the old Confed-
eracv. The venerable Bishop Meade has
beso well known as formerly one Of the
frmest ard ;Lost devoted friends of the old
Union in Virginia What he is now, let his
solemn words testify. II is for discreet
Judges at the North TO decide whether they
accept as the most Intelligent, dispassionate
and dsinterested exponent of Virginia sen
tineut, Bishop Meade, or John S. Garlic,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20

1t would be u grievons error to suppose
that public sentiment at the North will not
support the policy Of the Administration,
whatever it may be, provided, it does not
look to a recognition of Southern lndepen-
.dence. Yet there is evidently being shown,
here and there, a symptom that passion Is
exhaustine its force, and philip drunk" be-
coming "Philip sober" Ex-President Pierce
has heretofore been ranked with the supper
ters Of the Lincoln movements, but he has
ipst published in@the Boston Post, an article
which looks to ''peacable separation" lie
concludes as follows: 1.-The very ideasof the
disnemherm ent of the Union has always
been TO me one of terrible Significance
Sill, if it holds place IN the inevitable
march Of tme-if the noble fabric must
totter to its fal--there is, / humbly hope,
no inexorable necessity that its ruins be
stained with gore. If our fathers " ere mis-
taken, and time has developed 10 our system,
or if the madness Of their sons has planted
there the germ of ''irrepresslble conflict
which forbids us longer to live together IN
peace, then in peace and on just terms let US
separate. Fearful will be the responsibility
of those who would cast the last element OF
human woe-that of arms for fratrlcidal
slaughter-into the general chaos. The wis
dom Of man fails-msy God in mercy guide
NC
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20
From Washington.

WAsHIScroS, May 1.-THE statement
that Russ Winans, ESQ, of Baltimore, was
Internationally released is unfounded.--
There is authority for stating that he was
only released by order Of the General Gov
eminent on giving his parole of honor that
be would do no act openly or covertly hos
tile to the Government of the United States.
A general army order has been issued,
stating that there will be added to the gem
eral staff of the army four quartermasters
and eight assistants, to be promoted and sc,
lected according to existing laws and regula-
tons. There will be added to the medical
department ten surgeons and twenty assis-
tants. The surgeons will be promoted from
the senior or assistant surgeons, and the as
sistants appointed from civil life, after hay
ing passed the usual examination by the
board, from medical department of the army
Due public notice Of appointments, and the
time and place of meeting of the beard, will
be given.
Ex-Governor A. II. Reeder, of Pcnnsylva-
MIA, we'll known in connection with the early
history OF Kansas, was to-day appointed
igadier-General by the President.
The reopening the line Of travel from Balti-
more North and Nor Invest has been the sig
nal for rush of travel to Washington. Yes
terday's and to-day's trains brought hun
dreds Of passengers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20
Arrest of a Suspected Spy.


WASHINGTON, May Ia man by the
name Of Wood, from Newark, was arrested
as spy yesterday by order of Gen. Scott
Wood commenced bis operations by tam per-
| ing with the members Of the Newark rsgi-
meat, through which means he obtained an
! introduction to General Runyon, and thence
to General Scott, who became fascinated
with his plausible story, and employed him
as Il secret agent of the government to 60
South. Wood received some money from
the secret service fund to pay his expenses
Before leaving the city he expended . por-
tion of his funds in liquor, and while under
the CAV and festive influence Of the same be
pitched into several members OF one uf the
Newark companies for taking up arms
against the South. This threw suspicion
upon him. and he was Immediately reported
to General Runyon, who was astounded, but
Immediately ordered him under arrest, and
that his person and property in his room be
searched. THIS was dune last night, but
nothing was found upon him but money
The Colonel of the Newark regiment order
ed that guard be kept over him all night,
supposing that the report this morning
would release him; but before General Scott
read i, he ordered Wood to be delivered over
to the Marshal of the district and lodged in
Jail to await further orders. The SUPPOSE
ton is that General Scott is in possession of
other evidence than that alluded TO, upon.
which the prisoner is held. -@gs IN,
Wood is man about forty years of age,
and is said TO be secessionist HeSis one
Of many such not only in this city, but in
other places, who are receiving salaries ,un-
der the government. IL, ~
- In New York, the rosette has faded
away from the lapel of the coat, and,
badge pins of every variety are made 10
serve in its stead. A waving flag, the feder-
a! shield, spread eagles, and the typical bum.
die Of fasces are the principal designs now.
fashioned in gold, silver and baser metal
The making Of the badge pins has grownto
bea branch of business largely entered upon.
and replete with profit to the arsi6cer. The
neatest emblem that has thusfar appeared
is small oval shield, stared and striped, and 4
across, which is scroll bearing the word
Union"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20
The Union Movement in Western Virginia

The Union Movement in Western Virginia.
WHEELING. May l6.-The Central Com
mittee of Safety met this morning, John S.
Garlic presiding After an expression of
sentiment, it was found to be unanimous in
favor of holding the Convention on the llth
Of June. Delegates to be elected 90 the 4th
The separate State movement also received
the endorsement of the Central Committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20
MARrlNsBURG, Va, May IA, 1861.

Hon. JOHN JANNEY-
DEAR SIR:-At Il large and enthusiastic
meeting of the citizens of Berkly county, held
CT yesterday, 18th instant, the proceedings
of which will be sent to you as soon as pub
lshed, at which meeting we declared, that
We would use our rights under the Constitu-
ton TO select our representatives, and that
we would vote for some one to represent us
in the Congress of the United States.
Upon which your name was Announced as
a candidate for Congress, and most enthusl-
;lsticaIly received, and We indulge the hope
that You will respond favorabiy to the nom.
ination, and make your acceptance Of it as
public as possible, previous to our election
on the 23d instant.
Respectfully, your obedient servants,
A. T. Cramer, John W. Curtis,
L. Herring, D. H. Conrad,
VIM. Dorsey, G. W. DOLL
Norman Miller, j. Hughes,
VIM. D. Burkhart, Geo. Newcomer,
Z. B. Pendleton, S. Garard,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20

Il IS said that the railroads from New Or
Jeans to Richmond are bearing onward tide
of strong hearts to resist the threatened in
yasion. at some of ths stationslarge bodies
nre reported 10 be concentrated, one OF taem
alone numbering ten Thousand men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20

We understand that among the other spoils
removed from the Norfolk Navy Yard, was q
Ncopiy Of boarding pixies; such as are used
"a yhesNavy in boarding vessels and very
rormiGabie weapon for infantry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20
ICoaNUSIC.ATED.

&. p .
As much particularly should be observed
| by the Commissioners and Conductors Of
election in certifying the vote upon the Dr.
dinance Of Secession, and to amend the Con-
stitution, / hope it will not be considered
presumptuous in me to ask the publication
of the enclosed forms, which have prepar-
ed with care, as guide to the officers. The
Ordinances require that they shall mako
return of the number Of persons voting for
zach proposition, together with the poll
books, to the Clerk of their respective coun-
ties, and the Clerk must transmit lmme-
diately copies of said returns to the Cover
nor of the Common wealth.
Upon the Ordinance of Secession.
--------- County, to wit: We, --, Com
missioners, and Conductor, for holding the
election directed by law to be held on the
fourth Thursday III May, 1861, at - Pre-
cnct in said county do hereby certify that on
this day, to wit: thesaid fourth Thursday in
May, 1861, we opened poll at said precinct,
in the manner prescribed by law, to take the
sense Of the qualified voters upon the ratl-
fsation or rejection of "An Ordinance 10
repeal the ratification of the Constitution OF
the United States of America, by the State
of Virginia, and TO resume all the rights
and powers granted under said Constltu.
tion," adopted in Convention Mt the city OF
Richmond, son the 18th day of April, 1891
and the following is statement OF the
vote as exhibited by the poll books: For
Ratification - votes; For Rejection --vo'es:
Given under our hands this 23d day OIL
May, 1861. .......
Upon the amendment to the Constitution.
County, to wit: We, - Com.
missioners, and - Conductor, for holding
the election directed by law to be held On
the fourth Thursday in May, 1861, at =
Precinct in said County, do hereby certify
that on this day, to wit: the said fourth
Thursday in May, 1861, we opened POI az
said precinct, in the manner prescirloea w
law, TO take the sense of the qualineo w
tiers upon the ratification or rejection OF IAn
Ordinance to amend thee institution or tn's
Commonwealth, so as to strike out the zzo
and 23d Sections of the fourth Article OF
the present Constitution, &C., adopted IN
Convention at the city of Richmond. on the
Goth 3day Of April, l86l-and the following
Is !. .statament Of the vote as exhibited py
the uoll books: For the Amendment
votes; Against the Amendment @ - vosesf Z
Given under our hands this 25d DAY o. 4
hay.l86l.S g1c1 = 81
Hen. John J. Crittenden has declined De-
log candidate for Congress IN the E'snH L
disssit of Ken.ucty y q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20

Capt. VIM. Craig, United States army,
mustered in a new company to-day. One
company from Wellsburg landed at Whee-
ling Island with arms and ammunition.
Arms have been supplied to forces already
on the island, amounting to some 800. Much
depends upon the policy Of the Administra-
ton in regard to recognizing the new State.
If the right of separation IS acknowledged,
the fact is accomplished, unless the seces-
sion element in Western Virginia is more
fully aroused than it is now.
u full regiment will be in camp at this
point within few days-all Union men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20

Tie St. Louis Evening News thus an
nounces the programme Of the Federal Gov
eminent in the State of Missouri; "The gov
crnmeut at Washington has determined, as
an act of Justice to itself, and as precaution
dictated by humanity, to exert all It's force,
if necessary, to prevent secession IN Missou-
ri, instead Of crushing it after 1t has AIKEN
place. Is to the extraordinary taxes called
for bv the Military Bill, and the Military
Fund Bill, our people may as well know
that they will never be col ected. The FED
eral Government will not allow them to De
collected, because to do so would be to per-
nit the State to gather the sinews for war
u0on the Union. The adherents OF the Coy
eminent will resist the collection of thetaxes,
and ali the force of the Federal Government
will be exerted to uphold them in their re,
sjstanca for while the people Of Missouri
owe allegiance and duty TO the State, they
owe n prior allegiance and higher duty to
rha Un;,e6 States which created the State"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20
LEEsBURG, May Is, 1861.

GENTLEMEN i have this moment RI
ceived Your letter of the 18th instant, infor-
ming me that at public meeting of the CT
tiz6ns Ut Berkeley county, held in Martins.
burg on the 18th instant. my name was an
nounced as candidate for Congress, and you
express the hope that will respond favora-
bly, to the nomination, and make my accep-
lance of it as public as possible, previous to
the election, to be held on the 23d instant.
Ii the political condition of our country,
were now, as it was two years ago, reasons
of private and personal character,
would oblige me to decline your nomination,
but waving all considerations Of this kind,
there are now existing the gravest causes of
public character, which in my Judgment
make it nv Imperative duty, to decline
it's acceptance without moments hesita-
ton.
On the 23d instant, the people Of Virgin
ia are to cast their vores for the ratification
or rejection of the Ordinance Of Secession,
adopted by the Convention on the 18th Of
April, and by the result, it is now, and has
long been, my fixed purpose to abide. My
own opinions of past events, have been as
decided and as firm as those of most men
and they have On all proper occasions been
freely expressed; bus have now to deal with
the practical issues which lie befure us. The
destiny Of Virginia is my destiny, and with
her shall sink or swim.
Very Respectfully.
your fallow-citizan.
Join JANNEY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20

The National Inteliigencer says:-Much
speculation has been INDUCED in by the
contemporary press, with respect to the pre-
else bearing and significance of the remark
which Lord John Russell is reported to have
recently made in the British House Of Conn
mons Oh American affairs. Those remarks
are said to have been in substance as follows:
Relative 10 the blockade, he said it could
only be recognized when effective. Regard
ing the letters of marque issued by the South
crn Coufederacy, the Government were OF
opinion that the Southern Confederacy mus
be recognized as belligerents." In the ab-
sence Of definite Information on the subject,
we presume that the latter observation I'M
plies probable purpose on the part Of the
. British Government to treat the Southern
Confeieracy as helligerent Power, compe-
tent to grant letters of marque. We are re-
minded by Southern cotemporary, the Ok
ford Miss Intelligencer, in our Revolution
ary war the Continental Congress granted
letters of marque, which were held to be
perfectly valid, two years before we were
recognized by any foreign Power, and ander
which our privateers captured, during the
frsJyear, FIVE hundred and thirty British
vessels, valued, with their cargoes, we pre-
suue, at FIVE millions Of dollars. The Brit
ism Government will not treat the Southern
privateers as pirates, and will thus far re
cognize the competency Of the Confederate
Sta es to issue letters of marque. This ap'
pears to be the purporc of Lord John BUS
sells intimaticn, so FAR as we can infer i
from the imperfect report zee have his views.
which, it is to be remembered, are held IL
some res poets subject to revision and modif-
cation in accordance with the opinion which
the law officer Of the British Government IS
preparing for the advice and direction of the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20

Sias W. Hampton, ESQ, Of Virginia who
la.elv resigned clerkship in the Treasury
D>Dartmeat, Washington, has received an.
appointment in the Treasury Department
Of the Southern Confederacy, and left this
civ on Saturday for bis new home In Mont
,,0mery, Alabama.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20

Governor Sprague, of Rhode Island, has
sent home an officer of his staff with orders
to enlist second regiment of Infantry and
another battery of light artillery for three
years service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20
your fellow-citizan.
J0HN lANNEN
Measrs. Cramer, Herring, Dorsey, Miller
Curtis, Conrad and others.

| Ia Chicago-a far west city-where we
had not expected an outbreak so soon as in
the cities of the East we find the following
call 10 arms: ''There is danger of a mob in
our city. The day laburers will never be
content to work for wild cat, which is rot
worth 49,; cents Oh the dollar, and should
the Marine Bank fail, there will be one of
the most violent outbursts of the people ever
known in the city. .-
'On Saturday night next the laborers
must have their wages. They are entitled
to their wages. The question arises, will
the wilu-cats give them gold or silver or the
Durham currency, or will they avail them
selves Of that opportunity to pay out their
miserable wild cat?
"Lsborers of Chicago, arouse! Will you
any longer be the tools of knaves? Will
you, on Saturday night next, have the Dun
ham currency? Dn not let any man talk tn
you abou! th.i niqu t. OF the Secessionists so
long as the inquiries Of the wildcat bankers
are transparent. ...a --..s
AROUSE laborers, arouse! tits your sweat,
it is your toll that aggrandize the wildcat
aristocracy of Chicago! They are fattening
upon your BLOOD. The remedy is in your
hands Arouse Arouse p Chicago
Democrat.
Mr.. Edward L. Handy, an officer in the
late "Uuted States Navy" was arrested yes
terday by order Of the military authorities,
and taken before the Mayor as q person in
imical to the rights and interests Of Virginia.
The party is connected by ties of marriage
with persons in this city. and it is said
came here to see them. Rumor ascrbrs to
him the performance of considerable work
in getting posted on our AFFAIR.". &c. 1t.
Handy seemed 10 have acted fairly, having
reported himself TO the Governor on his ar
rival, and was armed with travelling pass
by the Secretary of State We did not hear
the grounds of arrest. The prisoner was
permitted to give his parole of honor to ap-
pear this day for examina,on.-hich. Des-
patch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20

Hen. John J. Crittenden has declined De-
ing candidate for Congress IN the E'sn va
district Of Kentucfy \ =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-20

DOUBLE BLOCK JACK" John Richardson
a veteran old sea dog, recently attached to The
coast police service OF South Carolina, arrived
in this city on Monday, and Immediately re-
ported for duty in the Confederate States SER
vice, on board the good old ship Estates"
Richardso is better known by the soubri-
quet Of !" Double Block Jack" At the bonn
bardment of Su ter, be had charge of that
terrible rife cannon at Stevens, iron battery,
which dealt such tremendous havoc with the
walls Of Fort Sumter The first breach made
il the walls of the redoubtable fort was from
TIE balls Of the cannon commanded by Jack,
and he oubly merits the compliment lie
received from his superior officers, as we'll as
friends, OF being the best 'cannunader' in tn
ervice Of the Confederate arny.-NortoLk
Herald, Nau Il. -------
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-30
IMPORTANT TO RAILWAY TRAVELLERS
J. The February number Of


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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-30
CONSTIPATION OR CosrIygNgss

No one Of the many Ills besh heir to- 80 pevSent -
little understood ssd much neglected IS Cotyeress Oea
oinsne In oeesssness seoentary hab IL is regarded
ight disorder little consequence 10 excite anxiety,
while in reality IL the and companion OF many Of
isted Il will bring the sufferer to untmely grave Among
he r evils viii IA costvensss the rsua attendant
Ucsdscbe Collie Eheumam Foul Breath Piles and others Of
Ike nature while long train Of fghl dseses such M
xept Fsvers bccsses Dysentsry Disrhes Dyspepsia APP
cnlexy Eplepsy Psrsysis Hyea, ypochoudssis, Msan-
choy and Insanity fret indicate their presence In the syasu
originate Conspson but tako independent ezsrce,
rn lie cause eradcsted In early stage. From 81 these
eopsderstious follows that TIE disorder should receive ine-
date attention Whenever and person should neglect
IN t box of CEPALIC PILLS the trs, appearance a
The ccmrnin as their timely VIII expel the indous sp
poscs Of Iease and destroy this dangerous foe 10 hun<r E
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-30

~ OyxR ExcIrIxsSr and the mental and anrety IN
cd, to close attention to business study the
numerous causes Headsche The disordered
lnd and body inciden. this distressing complaint h fatal
tow 10 energy and ambition Sufferers By this disorder
svays obtain speedy relief from these distressing ATTACKS By
osns one Of Cepac PA whenever the symptoms spps
II cues TIE ovctaiked BRAIN and soohcs the strained and
na nerves and the tension Of the stonsch which e.
asys and sggsyses the dsordsred condition Of s
brsin.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-30
YPsILIyr, Mich, Jan. II, 1seL
Mr. SPALDrSG

SIR:
Net long since 10 you for box Of Ceph3c Pits 70, he
en Headsche end Cosyeues and received Va
same and they had good effect ha. induced te esd
for more. 3, ~.
A. Il WHEELER
YpalAnt Mich