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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, May 2l.-It is currently
reprr ed in Washington that an overpower-
ing effort will be made to adjourn Congress
as soon as supplies for the war shall nave
been voted, in order to cut off all attempts at
| compromise.
Col. Vosburg of the New York 7 LIST Reg
iment, died this morning from the rupture
of blood vessel, at the Navy Yard.
The horrible sanitary condition of the
various barracks in this city, now occupied
by the Federal troops, creates alarm, from
the fear that some terrible pestience will
break out, which will depopulate the city.
The Pennsylvania Fifth is quartered ut
Inauguration Hall, under the floor Of which
were found on Saturday several pools of
stagnant water and dead hog. One mem
Der, who was perfectly well Saturday night,
died yesterday without any apparent cause.
His body was as blue as indigo On hour be-
fore he died. His name was George Shrek
from Schuylkill.
1t is runored that Polish Regiment is
being organized 10 the Northern States,
whose services are to be rendered to the
President.
Arrests of those who publicly express
sentiments favorable to the South, continue
to be made.
None of the usual drills or parades took
place Yesterday evening, to the fact that the
troops had been ordered to be ready at a
moments notice for action.
There have undoubtedly been intimations
received here that strong influences are at
work in England and France to induce those
powers to recognize the Southern Confede-
racy. They are alarmed at the prospect Ut
a short supply of Cotton. England will be
likely to do 50 if it will be to her advantage.
1t is stated and currently believed, that
President Lincoln on Saturday last, crossed
the Chain Bridge and visited Arlington
Heights. e..
Gen. Butler left to-day for Fortress Mon
roe, at which point the Republicans say 49,
900 troops are to concentrate this week.
Gen. Wool expected to be assigned to this
command, but Gen. Butler peremptorily re-
fused TO be stationed under him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21
HosTILITIES BEGUN.
Battery at sewell's Point Fired Upon.
THE MONTICELLO DISABLED
STIRRING TIMES EXPECTED.

Especial Dispatch 10 the Rirhmond Erami"e'.l
PORTSMOUTH, May l9.-The battery at
Sewell's Point was fred into yesterday and
to-day by the steamer Monticello.
The battery returned the fire to-day with
great effect. The steamer was completely
disabled, and made signals Of distress to Fort
Monroe.
Steamtugs were Immediately sent from
Old Point that hauled her off. The Mime
sofa also came to her relief, and fired two
shells at the battery. No further accounts
have been received of the etfectof our fire or
the enemy's.
A schooner has passed the blockade.
All is now quiet, but stirring times ex-
pected tomorrow. Perhaps troops will be
marched dow n to the Point from Norfolk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21
CAPON SPRINGS NOW OPEN.
"MOUNTAIN HOUSE"

IN COMPLIANCE with the wishes Of many
l. desiring safe ard quiet retreat the sabscr-
Der will receive visitors at CAP0N SPRINGS,
on the lst of May.
Terms IS per week and s25 per month, until
lst of July. Children under ten years old und
colored servants half-price.
j. c. WADDLE; Lessee,
my l-eolm Mountain House, Cspon Springs.
DURIFY THE BLOOD!-MOFFATS VEGE.
L TABLE LIFE PILL AND PHOENIX
BGTTERS.-The hig and envied celebrity which
these pre-eminent Medicines have acquired for
their Invaluable efficacy in all the Diseases which
they profess to cure, has rendered the usual prac-
tice OF putting not only Unnecessary, but unworthy
Of them. In all cases OF Asthma, Acute, and
Chronic Rheumatism, Affections of the Bladder
and Kidneys Bilious Feyers aud Liver Com.
plants, in the South and West, where these diS-
cases prevail, they will be found Invaluable.
Planters, farmers, and others, who once use these
Medicines, will never afterwards be without them.
Bilious Cholic, Serious Looseness Piles, Costive-
ness, Colds and Coughs, Choic, Corrupt Humsrs,
Dropsies.
DrsPEpsIA.-No person with this distressing
disease, should delay using these Medicines i'm
mediatey.
Eruptions of the Skin, Erysipelas, Flatuency.
FEVER AND AGUE.-For this scourge Of the
Western country, these Medicines will be found q
safe, speedy and certain remedy. Other medicines
leave the system subject to return Of tho dis
ease; d cure by these medicines is permanent
Try them. Be satisfied, and be cured.
Foulness or Complexion, General Debility, Gout,
Gildiness, Gravel. Headaches, Of every kind, In
ward Fever, Infammatory rheumatism, Impure
Blood, Jaundice, Loss Of Appetite.
MgRCURIAL DIsEASEs.-Never fails to eradi-
cate en- trey al tho effects Of Mercury, Infinitely
sooner than the most powerful preparation of Sar-
saparilla.
Night Sweats, Nervous Debility, Nervous Com
plants, Of ali kinds. Organic Affections.
PILEs.-The original proprietor of these medi-
zines was cured Of Piles, of rs years standing, by
tho use of these Life Medicines alone.
Pains in the Head, Side, Back, Limbs, Joints
and Organs.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. affected with this terrible
diseases will be sure of relief by the Life Med-
cincs.
Rush of Blood to the Head, scurvy, Salt Rhoum,
Swellings
Scrofnla, or Kings Evil in its worst forms. Ul-
GERS of every description.
Worms Of all kinds arc cffectualy expelled by
these medicines. Purents will do we'll to admins
ter them whenever thor existence is suspected.
Relief will be certain.
THE LIFE FILLS AND PHOENIX BIT
TIERS purify the Blood, and thus remove all dis
case from the system. Prepared and sold by
DR.. WILLIAM B. MOFFAT,
335 Broadway, cor. of Anthony street, New York.
For sale by Ill Druggists.
New York. iy I6--dly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21
TROOPS FROM MINNESOTA, &c.

C1NclNNArI, May 20.-Three regiments
of artillery from Minnesota, Major Gettey,
have arrived here and been sent to Camp
Dennison, where there are now 10000 vol,
unteers.
Hon. a. Harlan, has been nominated for
Congress from the Seventh District, in place
nf Ex.Gov. Corwin.
The bridge over The Miami Canal fell yes,
terdny in'corsequenee OF the immense crowd
who were viewing the arrival Of the militia
ry. Fifty persons fell into the canal, but
none were drowned.
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WASHINGTON Items.

Or. Norwood, of Christ Church ?. Z. J
in Georgetown, who has for some time past
omitted from the service the usual prayer fol
4ha President of the United States-insert-
ing in lieu thereof paragraph tor his health
and personal prosperity-took occasion yes
terday to read the circular letter OF BISHOP
Whittinqham. and to state that he could not
ronscientiouslY comply with it. He was
verv much agitated, and hes called mseting
of the vestry this evening, when it is expect
ed he will dissolve his connection with his
congregation
The New York Fourteenth Regiment
lchasseurs) arrived in this city last night
from Brooklyn They number about nine
hundred men, and in travelling bither were
divided between two trains, for greater Ia
cilty. They left Brooklyn on Saturday
night last.
1t Judged that on Tuesday next two full
regiments of Ohioans. thoroughly equipped
in all respects, will reach this city.
A delegation. headed by Col Julian Al
len. and Mai. Il. X. KaluSoowski, Of Pulas-
kIs legion, who come to offer Polish reg'-
mept from the States at large, was to-day
very kindly received by the President.
The Secretary of the Treasury has direct
ed that the usual oath Of allegiance shall be
administered to the employees OF the Treas
ury Department.
Four gentlemen from this city, yesterday
mr. the day before, visited Mount Vernon, and
after a careful inspection OF the condition
.of the tomb and its contents, are positive
chs; everything in and about the tomb re"
mains precisely as it was before the passage
of Virginia's ordinance of secession.
William j. @Donohoo, late Tax Clerk, who
has been in Jail several days on charge OF
eoDsuirncv with secessionists, took an oath
of allegiance to the Government yesterday
afternoon, and was released from custody
The Government is removing the troops
from the Capitol building as fast as possible,
IN order to permit the officers having that
structure in charge to place it in proper
condition for Congress, which meets on the
4th Of July next The troops will all be
awsy from there by the lst proximo, it IS
expected. 49,.
Saturday afternoon, during the review of
the Fourth Pennsylvania Regiment in front
Of their quarters in Louisiana avenue, Mr.
Christopher G. Grammer was heard to ex
press himself in violent manner with ret
ereuce to the soldiers. II being alleged that
he had spoken reasonably, he was at once
arrested and taken to the Coloneps quar-
ters. There was considerable excitement
among the men at what Grammar had said
and not few expressed themselves in favor
of hanging him on the spot. TO avoid difh-
Guilty Grammar was taken to Jail. lie was
examined yesterday afternoon at the jail, oy
Justice Dom, who afterwards transmitted a
eopy of the testimony to Gel. Mansfield
Wash. Star Of Yesterday Afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

The Richmond Dispatch says, we under
stand that two attempts were made to set fire
to the Tredegar Foundry on Saturday night
The first time, the flames were seen issuing
from the pattern shop BY the members of a
volunteer company, who happened 10 he
drilling on Gamble's Hill. which cverooks
the works. With their aid the watchmen
soon suppressed the tiendish attempt, with
little OF no loss. Later in the n ght. on going
his rounds, one OF the watchmen found the
establishment had been fired in two places
An early discovery prevented any damage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

zr4s- N0TiC&.-We who who were formerly
citizens of the Northern States but citizens of
Virginia, feeling it q duty we owe TO ourselves us
to the County and State in which we live, do call
q Public Meeting Of said citizens living IN Fair
fax and Alexandria Counties, to be held ~ FAR
fax C. Il. on Monday next, the goth inst, lit be-
ing Court Day. to take such actipn az may be
necessary to counteract any fasehoods now in cir
culutiun in reference to treatment by the M
tivo c;t;zans of this State. JUSTICE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21
AUCTION SALE.

SHERIPF'S SALE OF FLOUR.-On W.rs-
y day, the Esd Of Nay, 1901, at II o'clock, H.,
in front of the store of Partlow, Hill Co, on
King street, in The city Of Alexandria, will sell
at public auction, for cash, FORTY BARRELS
FLOUR, seized and levied on by virtue OF and 10
satisfy an execution in the name Ct Hill Brown
& Partlow vs. John Pettibone.
INV l3-eots C. M. CASTLEMAN, Sheriff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

zs,- TOu WILL PLEASE STATE in your
next issue that Mnj. HENRY W. THOMAS,
tho late able and efficient State Senator from this
District, has consented to become candidate tor
re. erection. Men of ability and experience arc
particularly needed at this time in our State Coun-
ellis, and Mai. THOMAS meets the requirements Of
the present jurcture. Give him hearty support
on Thursday next. VIRGINIA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

The number of men which can be raised
and kept in the field by the coutending par
ties, in the event the United States under
take the invasion of the South, has attrac'
ted considerable attention of late. The
New York Tribune presents the following
table, exhibiting the population of the prin-
cipal countries in Europe, with the amount
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21
SEIZURE OF THE ARGO

RICHMOND, May 1.-THE British Consul,
at Norfolk: saw the Commodore of tho block
ade yesterday, and says that tae Argo has
been seized and made q prize, and that
all vessels. without respect to flags, will be
so dealt with.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21
ORKNEY SPRINGS.
THE SEVEN FOUNTAINS,

Situated in P0UetES Fort, Shenandoah conn
W, Va.
THIS DELIGHTFUL Watering place is now
i open for the reception of inyalids and
families; safe and quiet pace-the great Natu,
raj Fort of Virginia, number of detached Cot
IA yes, with fine places suitable for families.
Persons leaving Washington, Alexandria or
Baltimore arrive Same day.
Coaches leave Water Lick Staten, Manassas
Gap r. r.. daily, after tho arrival of the cars.
Mails daily. Send for Circular.
RErEREycEs.-J. D. Corse, and D. Howard
Alexandria. SAMUE A. DANNER,
P O., Seven Fountains Shenandoah CO., Va
RUIZ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

zrs7- The name of II. 0. CLAuGuToN is presen-
ted 20 the voters of this utoria nsh let, rs a
gentleman ennenty qualified to represent their
interests in this department of the State govern
meni and as Alexandria is entitled to the choice
Of candidate Mt this time, his selection for this
position, will be urged ny --
m 19-eotE MANY CITIZENS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21
RANK or ruR OLD DOMINION,

ALEXANDRIA, april 70, IobI.
A. GENERAL MEETING Of the Stockhold-
n ers OF the Bank of the Old Dominion, is re-
ouested at their Banking House, on Tuesday,
ssth day OF May next, at 10 O'clock, a. Nj, thai
they may determine whether they will accept tho
amended Charter, passed by the General Assem-
bly, April ., 1861. BY order OF the Beard:
ap 26-eotd w. n. McVEIGH, Presi dent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

GJGA REWAkD.-Runaway from the SUBJ
SiUV scribcr, living in Walrenton, Fauquier
county, Virginia, the 22d March, 1851, a
negro boy named GRAYSON, aged about l6 or
II years, about feet S or inches high, dark
copper c.lor-his eyes are of ycllowish cast.
He had on when he left suit of drah full linscy;
a pair Of new shoes, black SLOUGH wool hat,
with broad brim, and brond ribbon around 1t.
The above named boy was purchased by me Of
VIM Bennett in Warren county, Va, on the 14th
March I will give the above reward if taken
out of the State, or $40 if taken in any of the
adjoining counties and returned TO Inc, or secured
in jail, so that get him again.
RICHARD COOPER.
Warrentou. Faucuier CO.. Va ap 20-eott
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

PRESENTATIONS. Jeremiah Morton and
Henry 4. Edmnnson arrived in this city yes
terday and took lodging at the Marshall
House
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

The concentration Of troops at Fortress
Monroe under General Butler, it is alleged,
is for the purposeof forming grand entrench-
ed camp. Additional operations have been
entered upon by the federal forces at Fort
Monroe, embracing the seizure of the farms
of Jos, Segar Judge Clopton, and induce
all the territory constituting the peninsula
between Hampton and Mill creeks. 1t is
said further, that they have been making
surveys prepa ratury to the erection Of out
works, A portion Of the farms will proba-
bly, be appropriated to the accommodation OF
horses mules and cattle required for the
use of the garrison, It is said 'ha! General
Mansfeldi is to conduct the hostile movement
Upon Virginia with force OF % 600 volun-
teers and 5000 regulars. General Butter
has gone 10 Annapolis previous to his dernr-
turc for headquarters at Fortress Monroe
A despatch received last night says that the
uew military department Is to comprise Eas-
tern Virginia, North Carolina and Tcnmes.
see, but it is mere probable that previous in
teiligence was correct, which included South
Carolina, and not Tennessee, us It evident
that active demonstrations are to be uiaGe by
sea as part Of the contemplated aggressive
movement CD the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

MG-NOTICB.-The citizens of the County OF
Fairfax, will be addressed at the Court House on
Monday the goth inst. by several gentlemen, IN
reference to their duty at the approaching cleo
ton. Fairfax Co. MY l4-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

OpRIEG TRADE.-We call the attention Of
- our customers and dealers generally, to our
well selected Stock Of DRUGS, MEDICINES,
OILS, &C., which we are prepared to sell low to
prompt dealers, and will make larger discount
than usual for cash.
NH 10 PEEL h STEVENS, SO Kinr-st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

ny NOTICE-All who wish to join the new
Volunteer Company now organizing IN the CITY.
will leave their names al the Barber Shop OF Mr.
John Birrell, on Prince street.
10--3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21
II armies in time OF war

1t supposes that the South can raise and
equip one soldier to each fifty inhabitants,
and gives US by this estimate sum total OF
246 ,270 soldiers. Now says an exchange
Let US apply the calculation to the North.
They have a population of about 10000
600 One in fifty would give them an army
of $50, 900 men. This is all they claim, al
though it is doubtful if they could main
tain. such an army, when Napoleon Bona
parte in the death struggle Of 1873, out OF
population Of more than twice their number,
could only bring into the field 496, 600 men.
1t may we'll be doubted il the North can
bring to bear in a war of invasion create.
proportional force than Napoleon WAS able
to command On the other hand, such =
wsr would bring iotn the field at the South
every man capable Of bearing arms
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

ESs- We arc authorized to announce RogT +.
scDrT and RICHARDS PAYNE, esqrS. as Candi
dates for the Legislature from the County of Eau
quier.
P,u0uier Comfy. nv l6-cotE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21
OFFICE OF THE ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY
CENTRAL DIVISION,

ALEXANDRIA, VA, April q, 1861. J
EOR THE accommodation OF the Southern
IL public, this Company are now running rega
larly through lines from Alexandria to ali points
in the South and Southwest. Freights have been
lowered to suit the exigencies of the times.
r. ". FALLS, Agent
nm a5-tf Adams Express Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21
ANOTHER FIGHT REPORTED.

The Washington Star says: This forenoon
the War Department received the following
intelligence from Fort Washington. 1t
came from a Government telegraph operator
through the telegraph now working in the
War Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

Quite an excitement was created IN
Philadelphia on Friday By the seizure Of a
submarine boat, the invention of De Fillsroi,
8 Frenchman 1t was going down the river
and struck on an island. Four men were
found aboard. Villeroi says he was about
taking it to the navy yard to test, but the
officers of the yard disclaimed any knowledge
Of him. The boat was constructed some
time since for raising wrecks and other sub
marine work, but was never 10 active use
1t is cigar shaped and made of iron 30 feet
long. It supplies it own air and will be use
ful in running under feet. The psrsiss on
board were arrested, but subsequently dis
charged, as they proved that they were fol-
lowing legitimate business.
NgILL FEED, MiddIing, snd brown stua. soE
w sale 81 PIONEER MILLS.
ny La eot~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

It is mentioned by the Richmond Wing
as throwing light on the policy Of Sc
ward, that within the last fortnight, a
Northern man visited that city for the
purpose of buying tobacco. He profess
sed to have written permit from the Gov
eminent to the effect that he might send
and load vessels in Richmond with tobacco,
if those vessels came empty. He was very
anxious inaugurate a trade IN this one-sided
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21
ANTHRACITE COAL.

TUST received good supply OF
y ANTHRACITE COAL, White and Bed Ash,
Of the various sizes tor family use. Persons
wishing to lay in their stock had better send III
their order at once. For sale by
my 1T u. 3. SMlIH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

New MILITARY CoMPANY.-The military
spiri. of our fellow citizens OF Irish birth Is
CALAMITY displaying itself in this Contest
Another Irish volunteer corps was organic
ed in this city on Saturday night. The ful-
loving gentlemen we're chosen officers: S.
W. Freshman, Captain, P. B. Hooe, lst
Ii utenant, Raymond Fairfax, 2nd Lleuten-
ant, Clifton Smith, Bird Lieutenant: Inc
new corps have taken the name of 'oConneli
Guards" and have already gone INTO Bar
racks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

mo COUNTRY MERCHANTS.-I au now
manufacturing TIN WARE, which l ana
prepared to sell at holesale, as low as it can be
boug ht in Baltimore, and of better qualify. You
II. I GREGORY,
o,1o rs and 1870 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

Transportation FOR THE M1LITARY.-
The Quartermaster's Department at Rich
n,ond, has app ,inted Eugene Carrlngton' OF
Lvpchburg. A. Meade Smith, Cuipoper
Court House James Bruce, OF Harper
Fsrry, and ". II. FAnson, OF Norfolk,
Transportation Agents at those POINTS. res s
pectively; and has directed that all ofderS TOT
the transportation of troops, supplies, &c,
&C., must be signed by them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

oJON REWAR3.-Ranaway from the sub
OlUU scriber, living near Charlottesville. on
Easter Monday, negro man "AsHINGTON.-
lie is about thirty-hve years OIL black, of INC
dium heishth, and stoops in the shoulders.
will pay the above reward for his apprehension
in any of the border codnties, and delivery to me-
". ". TEBBS.
Alketnarle county. Va, my 3-eotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

FvG1r1yE SLAVE The Wash
5nrton Star of Yesterday 'says:-On Satur-
dav afternoon, MIR. Gibson Peach a lawyer,
of Alexandria, Va, being in this city, met on
the street fugitive slave belonging to him,
and advised him in a kindly manner to re
turn home with him. The slave refused
and started to run, Mr.. Peach following him
The fugitive ran to theiquareers OF the Fourth
Pennsylvania Regiment, at the Assembly
Rrooms, where he was brought up by the
bayonets of the guards and retained till Mr..
P. came up. The fugitive then said, "Y"n
sre not going to let this man take me away
in this manner ?" The guards however re.
tanned him until Mr.. ?. got his carriage nnd
Hecured him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

VISIT OF THE PEr Enthusiastically
evening two boat loads of Col. Ellsworth's
Z,uaves, New York Firamen or Pet Lambs
now encamped on the heights of Maryland
near the Insaue Asylum. paid q visit to the
u. 8. steamer Pawnee stationed off this city
After leaving the Pawnee they approached
our wharyes and after treating the sentry Il
some Of their elegant and refined language;
and after giving three cheers for the United
States flag, which was returned by the crew
of the Pawnee, they left for their encamr
ment Washington is happy III being rclicv.
ed of the presence Of this regiment.