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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-10
Fires in fredericksburg

FREDERIcKsEURG VA. April Son Friday
night, about half-past o'clock, Il fire broke
out in dwelling-house owned by the Misses
Dangerfeld, on Main street, near the rail
road, in the lower part Of the city and before
the flames could be Subdued the entire build
ing was consumed.
The fire was accidental, and occurred du-
ring the absence Of the occupants. Insured
on the Merchants, of Richmond, for $500.
On Sunday night, about the same hour,
fire was discovered to be raging in dwelling
in Sophia street., opposite Warren's Tannery,
in the occupancy Of Mr.. G. A. Rawlet. The
building being a frame one, the fire spread
with such rapidity as to defy extinction
Soon the valuable brick double tenement adj
joining was seized by the 'devouring ele
ment," and although desperate efforts were
put forth TO save the property from destrue-
ton, by some noble and energetic mechanics
their labors proved abortive, and in a brief
space Of time three houses, including a large
kitchen, were reduced to ashes. The origin
is not known, but in all probability acciden
tai. The property belonged TO the Warrens
of this place, and was insured in three COM
panies to its full value.-Corr. Of Rich. Dis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-10
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Osborn Orandoueh, charged with the muir.
der OF his mother several months since in
Amherst county, Va, was tried before Judge
Thompson in the Amherst Circuit Court, 4
day or two since The case was given to the
jury, which stood ten for murder in the first
degree and two for acquittal, but there being
no prospect for agreeing, they, as compro-
mise. rendered u verdict Of murder in the
first degree, and fixed his punishment at ten
years imprisonment in the Penitentiary.---
The verdict was then brought in, but being
80 contrary to law, the Judge promptly set
it aside, and granted the prisoner new trial.
The County Court of Hardy refused to
make IN appropriation for arsning the corn-
ty. The Court. We think acted wisely. in
view of the fact that there is no pressing ne
cesslty for the appropriation, and IN view Of
the further fact that the legislature has APP
proprlated 81 ,OOO,O0 for the purpose of put
ting the State in i proper state Of defence.
Since the month Of December last, ten
ships and barks have arrived at Norfolk
from different foreign ports, part loaded and
part in ballast, which have taken ia full car
goes, chiefly Of grain. cotton and naval
stores for Europe. There are two ships and
one park now loading, or soon Will be, ac
Norfolk for European ports.
The rite Of confirmation was administered
by Bishop Meade on Sunday forenoon, at St.
Pauls Church, in Richmond, to a large
number OF candidates for admission into the
church. The same ceremony was performed
at night to also a large number of candi-
dates, at St. James Church, in Richmond
A. \. Welton, esq. vino was elected in
March last, Sheriff of Hardy county, failed
to qualify, and in the absence of the Sheriff.
the Coroner, John W. Dufey, esq.,, acts AZ
Sheriff, and to him all license money must
be paid.
The schooner Lucy B. Warren, (hailing
from Baltimore, but owned further North
was arrested on Thursday, in Hampton
Roads, and brought up to Norfolk, for Il vio-
lation of the Inspection law in September
last.
Miss Kate Otey died in Norfolk, Va, on
Thursday, from injuries received by the up
setting of fluid lamp on the 10Th ult
T. II. Holmes, seventh infantry. (of %'ir-
ginia) has resigned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-10

SAD FGNALE-A latter from Cuba says:
1T may interest my fair readers 10 remem-
Der that Havana is the home of Signor Ove-
do, the hero Of the diamond wedding. Here
he is known as a mulatto, at least half black,
and he is said to be Blue Beard for brutali-
ty. He is rich, but as he and his bride are
of course excluded from all good society, his
wealth can hardly compensate his lady for
the Sights and seclusions to which her life is
henceforth destined. A sad and dearly
bought conclusion of so brilliant bridal"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-10

THE BORDER STATEs.--The following is ali
extract from the letter addressed by the Hon
W. L. Yancey to Hon. Roger A. Pryor, de-
Tending the positions assumed in his famous
"Slaughter letter" 1T is true, did not dis
criminate between Virginia and the other
Border States. My purpose did not call for
it. In hastily written note, it would have
been OUT of place, as between Mr. Slaughter
and myself
1t is equally true that do not expect Vir-
GINA to make any initiative steps towards
dissolution Of the Union, when that exigen.
cy shall be forced upon the South. Her po-
sltion as border State and we'll consd-
cred Southern policy--(a policy which has
be IN digested and understood and approved
by some of the ablest men in Virginia, rs
yourself must be aware would seem to de-
mand that when such movement takes place
by any considerable number Of Southern
States. Virginia and the other Border States
should remain in the Union, where, by their
position and their counscls, they could prove
more affective friends than by moving ont
of the Onion, and thus giving to the Southern
Confederacy a long abolition, hostile border
watch. In the movement being successful.
in time. Virginia, and the other Border States
that desire it could Join the Southern Con
federacy, and be protected by the power Of its
arms and its diplomacy"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-10
The Charleston Mercury, the leading cr-
gan and oracle in South Carolina, thus dis

The Charleston Mercury, the leading cr
gan and oracle in South Carolina, thus dis
Cuui Scs -
'An Invasion, IL campaiyn or war BY land
or sea of the North on the South is, in our
opinion, gaumun. Coercion is maniiestiy 50
nonsansical and absurd that If it were prac
ticable it would not be attempted, and it is
utt crly impractcnhle for Mr.. Lincoln anu his
rump government 10 make effective war upon
US The North. to be sure. is be>otted, ard
Lincoln has threatened. lie may hold Forts
PckenS until obliged to yield them; he may,
and probably will, keep Sumter and Key West
and Tortugas, because we have no naval re-
sources. until IL treaty OF amity is made, Or
until the Confederate States have nara! ap-
plianceS for ousting him. butas TO anything
like real war, or anything beyond L few col
lisons concerning the forts, proving our tenn,
per and capacity in this revolution of gov
eminent, we are altogether and entirely skep-
teal. Lincoln secrecy and activity, which
trouble the correspondents, 60 to this extent,
no more: he is nonplusSed ana fdgetty. lie
desires to hold the remaining forts if he can,
and will give them up when he must"
Another point in this argument OF our
Charleston contemporary is, that fighting "in
nlediately and obviously destroys the Union
party IN the border slaveholding States"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-10

In publishing the extract OF Mr.. CLAY 5
great speech upon the Compromise Of 1870,
which seems rs appropriate to the present
times, as if it had been spoken yesterday,
ana which extract will be found in another
column of to-day's Gazette. the Louisville
Journal introduces it to the readers attention
by remarking that it was almost, II not
quite, the last effort OF the glorious life Of
the patriot statesman. In the delivery OF
it he cheerfulIy and gladly sacrificed upon
the altar Of his country the little physical
strength that remained to him. lie struck
for the Union. throwing the remnant Of his
Ite-energies into the blow. "Let all who
love the words of wisdom, ali who cherish
with feelings of veneration the name OF
Henry Clay, all whose hearts still throb for
the country, read it carefully, and ponder 1t
we'll. Every thoughtful reader will rise
from its perusal wiser man. If Hen
~ Clay were now alive, gazing with tear
iul eyes and an agonizing heart upon
the terrible and most deplorable events Of
our day, he could not discuss the present
great interests of our nation more ably and
wisely than they are in effect discussed in
what we republished from, his eloquent lips
and fiery heart to-day"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-10

THE TomAro As Foap.-Dr. Bennat, a
professor of some celebrity, considers the
tomato an invaluable article of diet. aud as
cribcs to it various important medical prop
critics. First that the tomato is one OF the
most powerful apcrients OF the liver and
other organs where calumet is Indicated ii
is probably one Of the most effective and
least harmful remedial agents known to the
profession, Second that chemical extract
will be obtained from it that will supercede
the use of ealomel in the cure of dsease.-
Third, that he has successfully treated dlar-
rl,ea with this article alone. Fourth, that
when used rs an article OF diet it is IN al
most sovereign remedy for dyspepsia and IN
digestion. Fifth, that it should be consider
ably used for daily food, either cookcd or
raw, or in the form Of catSup; it is the most
healthy article now in use.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-10

Ex-Presilent Miramon, Of Mexico, with
his wife, two children, and servants, are pas
sensers on board the steamer City of Balti-
more which sailed from New York on Sat-
urday, for Liverpool lie does not mean to
stop long in England, but will proceed at
once to Madrid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-10

Bishop Polk, Of the Protestant Ep:scopA!
Church., in Louisiana, has, il consequence
Of the late political change effected in that
State, ordered the omission in the Church
form OF prayer, of the words ''President Of
the United States" The New York Express
intimates that the Bishop had better hold
III. il little, as Mr. Lincoln stands very much
in need Of tire prayers Of the people every
where. at this time. 1t thinks that he is not
yet past praying for"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-10

A SHAKER EuLAcE.-A correspondent,
writing from Concord, n. H., sends the fol-
lowing account of the Canterbury Shakers:
'fTw elve miles from Concord, in the town
ship Canterbury, is situated the Shakers
village. These peculiar people have here 4
settlement Of about three hundred persons:
their buildings are painted buff, and are
large and commodous. They reside in what
they term families" each numbering from
fifty to hundred souls. The lower family
is called church family, from the fact of
the church being there situated. Then there
are the centre family and the north family.
In winter they have no public worship, but
the members of each family have devotons
in their respective houses. Their farms con-
sist Of some four thousand acres, in a high
state of cultivation, whilst their out-build-
Jugs are not equaled by those of any farms
in the world. One barn we entered was two
hundred feet in length, cellar underneath
for manure. Each COW had its name placed
in conspicuous position. The barn or sta
BILE was 80 clean that lady with the finest
silk dress would not be in the least soiled.
The house we were in was painted yellow,
furniture and all, and oil-cloth took the place
of carpet on the floor. The men wear blue
cloth coats, claret colored pants. and drab
vests, the latter garment coming down al
most to their knees. The women are dress
ed i'll white caps, with their hair pushed
back from their foreheads, dark dresses fit
ting closely to their persons, with high
white collars coming up to their chins. The
groops presented quite unique appearance.
They are most excellent livers-the dinner
we sat down to would beat good many
served up n New York They have very
good, though somewhat singular rule posted
up, which many families might profit from,
viz: nothing must be left on the plate."-
They hold their property in common, each
one having share in it. Celibacy is strictly
adj ara6 r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-10
ALEXANDRIA,:
WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL 10, 1861.


The STATE CONVENTIONAL the Convcn~
ton yesterday. an amendment offered by
Mr.. Wise, to the 10th resolution reported by
the Committee on Federal Relations, in re-
gard sc recognizing the independence Of the
Southern Confederacy, was adopted. The
llth resolution OF the committee was slight
" amended and passed, and pending the
consideration of the 18th, the Convention ad-
burned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-10

The approaching anniversary of Henry
E!ay's birthday is to be celebrated in New
York. it is day which should always be
-.freshly remembered"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-10

The dwelling Of Mr. james r. Sravey, 1T
Still Pond Cross Roads, Kent county. Md,
was entirely destroyed by fire on Sunday
night week, and his son, aged nearly six
years, and a servant girl, aged fifteen, per-
ished in the flames.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-10

We have received the April number Of
the Southern Planter. 1t contains much in
yercsting matter for farmers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-10

The National luteiligencer argues in favor
o. National Convention to deliberate upon
tue present condition of the country, TO add
Just al! matters Of difficulty if possible; or if
,1a; be impossible, to show the sad necessity
nt . ss.naratNn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-10

We are indebted TO Hon. j. II. Mason fol
bound volumes of Public Documents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-10

Gov. WISr'S P"SIr!oH.-In the Virginia
Convention, March 9th, Mr.. Wise closed a
speech on the sovereignty Of Virginia with
the following remarks:
As far as am concerned, mean to wait a
reasonable time and lcng. mean to bring
down pretentons and claims OF wight Is far
as safety and honor permit me. mean 10
go along with you, according to the CouStl-
tuition according to law, according To State
and Federal statutes, to guide, guard, and
regulate us all in our deliberations, in our
results, in our final action. But after a rea-
sonahle time has passed, or, when onr de-
mands are brought dOwn so low that could
not even prefer them with Sel:-rcspect; then,
if no other man in the Commonwealth raises
the flag of revolution, / 'riN, a. high alott us
can make it haunt in Heavens air. eli
that be treason, make the most Of it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-10

Mr.. Roger i. Pryor is now in the South
orn part Of the State urging Secession
and that Immediately, az we'll as continually
We sincerely hope the Nort,lk district, late
ly the scene Of Mr. pryor's labors, will sus-
tain tina: excellent and sound statesman and
nattiot, Mr. Millson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-10

Monday night, and yesterday, we take it,
must have been very rough weather at sea
---and particularly severe upon vessels off
tne coast. The transport vessels from New
York. which sailed within the last few days,
were, probably, in the way Of the gale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-10

The OILERS in the SusQuehaun@ are catch
ing large numbers of shad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-10

The Baltimore American speaking OF the
courage. fortitude and promptnass which
have distinguished the conduct OF Maj. An
,lerson, since he has been placed IN command
of the post he now occupies, says. 1t is to
the honor of those who so loag have sur
rounded his position at Samter that they ac-
ku0wielre him "a foeman worthy OF their
steel" aud with one voice hail him as the
Ba7ard OF his age, "without fear and With
Out raproacI." OF all that giitterlng gar
laod Of chivalry that encircles the bright
bay of Charleston, the flower Of brightest
bloom and sweetest fragrance is the central
rose Of manly nohleness aud va'or that
blooms amid the long, sharp thorn7 OF Sum
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-10

The new Masonic Temple in Harrison
burg, vas dedicated on Saturday last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-10

The time is rapidly approaching when the
long pending dissensions between the Emper-
or of Austria and his subjects must be
brought to a definite issue; the latter appear
to be gaining something at every step. The
Emperor declares that he will respect the
ri yhra Of the Hungarian nation to tho fullest
extent, but that he will never tolerate nny
infringement of the rights Of the Growth
The Hungarian Diet will assemble fist at
Buda, and afterwards at l'csth. The corona.
ton OF the Emperor as King Of hungary will
take place at Enda Austria il continuing
her military movements towards The Italian
frontier.
There is little new in tho literary world.
The celebrated work, Essays and Reviews,
seems to monopollze attention al present.
In thcatricals, the programme Of The Roy
al Italian Opera, and the debut Dl the
celebrated French melo-dramatc actor, NJ.
Fcch1er, as tragedian, in the character vl
Hamlet, at the Princess Theatre. have been
the events of the week The latter is said to
have been one OF the greatest dramatic tn
umphs Of the modren times.
The French Emperor openly Congratulated
Senator who had made strong antl-clerl-
cal Speech and, turning to NJ. de ileockeren,
who had supported the Pnpal cause beiora
the Senate, said, AS to you, Vi. de ileecker-
en-, cannot thank you" every one, sire. .
replied the Senator, "does MS best" ''Grant-
ed d" rctorted the Emperor but soine might
do better"
The official Gazette published =! Turin as
>umed on The ITth the title Of "Uiicial la
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-10

Persons. who report themselves rs having
been maltreated, whipped &c, by vigilance
committees" and illegal bands Of men, are
returning from Georgia to New York, and
making statements there calculated to excite
the public mind, and to stir up more i'll blood.
1t is the duty Of the New York press not to
suffer themselves to be imposed upon. OF
their readers misled, by false or exaggerated
publications. Of the kind referred to. 1t
seeIus "a though tbs mischievons every
where, were oonspiring to destroy the pub
lilo peace-as if things were not bad enough
already.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-10

Again, we say, that if the Administration
suffers itself to believe, either by the repre-
sensations Of the leaders Of the Republican
party. or their party presses that hossiitles,
or hostile designs, upon any of the Seeded
States, or sending fleets to the Notifications
there, or any such movements, has any 9TH
er tendency than to unite the whole South,
Border States and all. in a Secession move
ment they have only themselves to blame
for their blindless and folly. When people
talk about 'drawing the line" in case Of
civil war, or hostile movements or meuaces
by the government at Washington, that line
will be most likely, distinctly between the
North aud the whole South. Is it desired
that this result should be 'precipitated5"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-23

ca CAPTURE OF SLIDELL AND MASON
The news of the capture of Slidell and
Mason, two Of the most distinguished Sou.
thern traitors, who had escaped in steamer
from Charleston during dark and stormy
night. on their wsy to Europe, as ministers
of the Confederates, has caused a great
excitement, and gives almost universal salts
faction. Commodore Wilkes has performed
great service by taking this responsibility
without orders, and his gallant subordinate,
Lieut., Fairfax. bimself Southerner and a
relative OF Mr.. Mason, deserves immortal
credit for bis loyalty and patriotism 10 making
the capture. The English will, no doubt,
buster, and ask an explanation for taking
individuals from their vessels by force. In
addition TO these. the arrest of Ex-senator
Quinn and two other traitors from California
will have the effect of opening the eyes Of
many to the danger of treason to tbeii
country.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-23

H3- THE BRITIsH REvIEws.-In our adver.
tisng columns, this week, will be found the
prospectus of Leonard Scott G. Co, 81 Gold
Street, New York, the publishers of these
celebrated periodicals. Tae prices Of these
Reviews in Great Britain is gal. The reprint
equally as good as the original, is offered by
the American publishers for $40. They also
offer great inducements to new subscribers,
in the shape of premiums of back numbers,
viz: the seven consecutive years of the Eve
works at about the price for one year in En-.
gland. Now is the time to subcribe for those
who prefer solid information to the trashy
ephemeral productions that unfortunately
occupy the time of most readers of the pre-.
sent day.
A family can have no more wholesome
books on their table than the four Reviews
Edinburgh, the North British, and Black.
toeods Monnhiy. These give the cream Of all
literature, with able discussions on all public
topics. 1t may be remarked that this class Of
literature has signally improved in the last
few years. both in tone aud quality, and
reviewing really takes rank as a science.
Tho new volumes OF all commence in Janu.
ArY
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-23

eay The Coal TRADE.-The demand for
coal continues brisk, and our operators are
shipping all they can get to market. The
capacity of the railroads this season, has not
been sufficient to accommodate the demand.
Freigbts by canal have been gradually advan.
cling for several months past, and are now
higher than they have been for many years.
Freight TO Baltimore has advanced from
81 so per ton in the Spring, to 50 GO, the
price now paid, 90 advance of over "A pei
cent. and yet boats are scarce.
We have already mentioned that the Sha
mokin Valley 4 Pottsvile road had borrowed
motive power and several hundred cars from
the Readiog Company. These. we .upgeg
The increased trade over the Shamokin roat
Will require an increase Of rolling stock.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-23

GUTTA PERcHA CEMENT RooriNo.-We
invite the attention of our readers to the
advertisement Of Messrs. JOANS & eros
LEY, New York, in another column.
The numerous experiments made for the
last few years, to produce q substitute for tin,
slate and shingle roofs. have at last led to a
perfect triumph in the GuTrA PERcHA Cement
Roofing offered By these gentlemen.
Possessing in great degree, the features
OF elasticity. (which is qualification Of q
Cement Roofing actually necessary and long
after durability and cbeapness, combined
with the fact that it is weather and fire proof
its genera! adoption cannot be too earnestly
urged. Their Gutta Percha Cement for
coating and repairing Metal Roofs of al
kinds and Tor preserving all metals from rust
and corrosion-frou its great durability aut
cheapness, is fast superceding points of ever,
description heretofors used for such purposes
These materials (for which the First Pre-
miums have been awarded by the American
Institute and many of the principal Stat
Fairs throughout the country, are recemme,
in the highest terms by the New York
Erie r. R. Co., and many of the principa
Railroads North aud South, and also by the
officers Of the leading Insurance Com panic
throughout the country.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-23

a. COMMODORE WILKES, the captor of the
Rebel ENJOYS, Mason and Slidell will be re-
membered by many Of our readers as the com
mander of the U. s. Exploring Expedition
which left Norfolk in August, 1888, and re
turned to New York in July, ls43. having
explored many hundreds Of miles Of the coas,
OF the Antarctic Continent, besides discover
ing number Of islands, some of which have
since then assumed some importance. Or
the breaking out of the Rebellion, be rendered
efficient service at the burning of the Norfolk
Navy YARD. He is an able aud loyal officer
very decided in character and determined in
purpose.