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Border States Convention.

II we were for joining the Confederate
States, and it may be that we will have to
do that, We would still as we nov de-, favor
Il Convention Of the Border States 1t is our
interest to adhere to these States Whcth-
er III or out OF the Union, the Border States
ought to cling togcther: and re believe that
if they meet in Convention they will agree to
act together. 1t may be, Us we have said,
that we will have to unite with the Gotten
States if 81, will it not he far better; for Yir-
sina TO consult first with the Border States,
when it is very certain that if they meet in
Convention they will act together? II one
goes out, ali will 20. VIII not that be
better for Virginia, better for the new gov
eminent, aud better for the institution Of
slavery, than for Virginia To ALLOW herself
to be draggd out Y the precipitators, alone.
If Virginia will harry "u;, some Of the Border
States may never 60 with the South al ALL
Then the power in favor o! slavery, which is
too weak now. would Become much weaker.
-LerinyioH ffuz@He.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-02

Ex-PREsIDEST MlRAMoS is now in New
York city, on his way to Europe, and is stay.
ing Mt tie Metropolitan Hotel. The history
OF General Mramun, like that Of all wis
have been prominent in Mexican politics, is
one Of striking yicissitudes He was born in
the City of Mexico, and at an early age en-.
tered military life. lie served under Ava
reg, was made prisoner by Comoutort, but
escaped. Though but young, he was coura-
geous and daring; and while still 4 young
man-he is now but thirty-one years old
became the nominal leader of the anti,liheral
and clerical party, aud during the late civil
wars, rose to the supreme command Of the
forces of that party. He was defeated by
the liberals in August last, add on the acces-
sion Of the J,iaraz faction left Mexico lie
expects to visit Spain.
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appoint commissioners to meet commissions
ers to be appointed by this Convention on
behalf Of the people Of this State, at Frat k
fort, in the State of kentucky, on the last
Monday in May next"
On motion the Convention adjourned.
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South Carolina Convention Proceedings


It was determined in Convention. on We'd
nesday, by vote OF 40 70 90, to debate in
secret session the Constitution adopted by
the Montgomery tongr ess. Parts Of this
instrument are not altogether acceptable.
Mr.. Rhett offered an ordinance which pro-
vidrs that should any State hereafter he add
united into the Cuuiederacyo of the Conteder-
ated States Of America, which, by its Con-
stitution, does not tolerate the institution Of
slavery within its limits, and provide for its
protection By suitable legislation the Gov
ernor OF the State Of South Carolina is here
by ordered forthwith to summon, by procla-
nation, the people Of the State Of South Car
olina ~ assemble in Convention, and issue
Wrts of Election. and determine the time
and places OF holding the same, and the time
and place Of assembling said Convention, in
conformity rs far Us practicable, 10 the pro-
visions of tie Act Of the Legislature conve,
ning this Convention.
In the Convention on Thursday. Mr.. Man
igault submitted the following
Resolved. That in the Constitution adop-
ted by the Congress Of the Confederate States
of America, at Montgomery, many but not
al! the material defects Of the Constitution Of
40, IollLsu ou" ny lilS IA pct lehIC VI Ho'Si
II wears nave been amended or removed.
Resolved. That before this Convention rati
fcS the Constitution adopted at Monlgume-
~, we feel bound to express our convection
that it is imperfect and Objectionable, and
ought 10 b. amended on the following
points:
l. In Icavin. open the door to the admission
Of non Sayeholding States into this Conlcder-
acY
. In adopting the busis OF only three ttths
OF ;he slaves iii calculating the Federal popu-
ation.
;. In granting to The Government Of the
Conlederacy ali unlimited power of direct
taxation.
/. In u,uking the prohibition to import
Africans Constitutional principle, aud not
merely giving to the Confederate Govern
ment the power 10 prohibit it as Il matter of
expeJiency, AMI not putting the Cooie trade
on the same footing.
). In continuing the Post-Uflice monopoly
in the hands Of the Confederate Government.
4 long debate ensued on the farther read
ing of the above in open session, when the pA-
per was finally read by the President, put un
the calender for the Scclct session, and Or
dcvcd TO be printed.
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ceSSlun very soon.

For the past week the leading editorials Of
tue Charleston Mercury have been devoted to
the effort of arousing the South ''to the tatui-
ty of the 'reorgunizing' policy, which may be
perpatrated under the Confederate States
Constitution by il two-thirds vote Of future
CONGRESSES
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-02

AWFUL AFFAIR At CuIcAGo.-A distress
ing affair occurred day before yesterday on
the west side of the river. which has plung-
cd three Of the mlst respectable families IN
TO the greatest distress and CONSERVATION,
and which may yet De productive ot the
most embarrassing difficulties We suppress
the real names ui the sufferers at their earn
est request. Ga the afternoon Ut the day ma
med, Mrs. \. received Il visit from two OF
her neghhngs, Mrs. Is. and Mrs. G. Each
Of these ladies' was the happy mother of a
little daughter shout six iuun;hS old. They
brought their infants with them, and at tea
time. all three Of the children having fallen
asleep, placed then, on the bed in Mrs AS
cham Der, and went 10 supper. Now, in the
family Of Mrs. 4. are two young gentlemen
uoariers, who have more desire lov sport
end mischief than good sense. Coming
home 10 supper these young Scaprgraces
CHANGED to pass the door Of Mrs. As room
which was opened, and saw the three babies
living asleep. Actuated by the very spirit OF
mischief, they set 10 work and actually
changed the clothing Of the three innocents,
placing the clothes ot Mrs AS baby upon
Mrs. b.'s baby, those of Mrs. B.'s BABY up
Oil Mrs. C.'s baby. Aud those Of Mrs. C.'s
baby upon Mrs AS baby This done they
weut 10 Sapper, and entertained the ladies
with their Witty conversation until the hour
for departure arrived. 1t was then quite
dark, and the ladies each picked up the ba-
by she supposed to be her own, and left for
home. The mistake was not actually
discovered until next morning-and then
there was scene of terrible coust:rnaton.-
The mothers were almost frantic. The ba-
bies all had light hair and blue eyes, and
loukcd So muoii alike tilat IL distinguish them
was almost i'm possible. Atlength each moth
err took the child she Thought was hers; aad
went home. but took with her also the terri
bic doubt that perhaps she had got the wrong
baby: The young men. on being referred to,
could net tell in what manner they had
changed the clothes. They were Immediate
~ requested to find anolher boarding house.
Chicago Duly Democrat.
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The Belioua Arsenal Gum.
March 2Stkl. 1861

DEAR SIR have had ths-honor 10 70.
ceive your favor of the Goth, .nst., for which
please accept the thanks of this Department,
No order has been given for the removal
Of the guns at Bellona Foundry to For.r.,.
Monroe. am, sir, very truly yours
SIMON CAMERON.
J. NJ. McCuE, Esq. Richmond, Va.
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Ion, the Washington correspondent of The
Baltimore Sun, says: eve had for while 4
large fleet before Vera Cruz, for no other
purpose than to show Spain that We intend
cd to carry out the Monroe doctrine. All
such pretcnsions will in the present conii-
tion of the country, be laughed TO scorn.
even by Spain"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-02

The articles on the present crisis IN the
y. York Tribune, are now constantly quoted
aud used in the South, to Illustrate every at
tempt there to preserve peace and restore, if
possible, the Union. II the Northern peo-
pie under present circumstances, adopt the
advice of the Tribune, and follow its teach
ings, the Border States would go into Be
reSSluD very soon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-02

SHoorlNG AFFAIR AND CAsuALry.-On
Saturday night, and ahray took place in the
rotunda Of the Exchange Hotel, between
Mr.; hugh L. Gailaher, CT Augusta county,
and Col. jos. Sesar, delegate in the Legisla-
ture, from Elizabeth City county. Several
blows were passed, and, finally, Mr. Gala
her drew pistol, and tired at Col. Segar--
! the ball passing through his coat under the
right ara without abrading the skin. The
parties were soon after arrested and admit
ted to bail in the sum of 81 900 each, on
condition that they shall appear before the
Mayor this ulorning.
Yesterday morning, Mr.. Gallaher pro-
ceeded to his quarry, few miles west of the
CITY, and while in the act Of stopping, tor
some purpose, occasioned the discharge of 81
pistol in one of his pockets. The ball en-
tered the lower part Of the body in yerti-
cal direction, intlictng very severe wound.
Mr.. G. is now in Il critical condition.-Rich.
UHiu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-02

THE NEW TARIFF goes to-day into operation.
By virtue of the clause which permits all
goods, actually on shipboard for the Unel
States within fifteen days from the q day Of
March last, to enter under the old rates, the
cargoes Of the steamers 4 fricu, Gia$yor, AID
Borussia, will not be subjected to the opera
lions of the new Tariff. There appears to
be some doubt as to whether merchandise ac-
tually shipped before the 18th utimo, on
vessels or steamers not then cleared, will bc
entitled to the same privilege, is the mer-
chandise must be son shi picard and bourt
for the United States" We presume, how
ever, that the act will be so construed as 10
place them on the same footing. All goods
or merchandise i'll warehouse orpubl!c store
to-day are entitled to be entered under the
old rates, or to take advantage Of the new act
ii the duty happen 10 be lowered. -BoH. H..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-02

Hon. S. Clemens, of Va, it is said. de-
cines being candidate for reelection IL
C0npress
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The announcement that San Domingo had
been seized by Spain is said TO have created
quite sensation in Washington. The Span
ish Minister there, however, does not credit
the story.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-02

THE STATE CoNvENTGoS.-ln the Conven-
ton, yesterday, Mr.. Barbour, of Culpeper,
concluded his speech. Messrs. Treadway
and Montague followed. Resolutions OF
meetings in Albemarle and other counties
in favor Of Secession, were presented and
referred
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-02

LIZ In an item under News Of the Day
in yesterdays Gazette, meuton was made Of
the proceedings of the biennial Convention
Of the Southern States-Dr. Fuller, presi-
dent. The paragraph should have read "the
BaptSt biennial Convention" &c.
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are yet to adopt the new constitution.
WHAT IT CosTS.--W find in the Mobile
Register statement that will give some idea
of the expense of military preparations and
90 to show how fortunate it is for both div
sons that war between the United and the
Confederate States has ESQ far. and We trust
in the future, been avoided. 1t reports that
among the military appropriations Of the
Confederate Congress, notalready announced.
is one of little over 81, 300. 900 for the sup,
port. for six months, Of three thousand men
at Charleston, and an additional appropria-
ton of 100000 for the support Of two thou,
sand men now at the some place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-02

\ Geographic dispatch to the Petersburg
Express from Richmond says, that it is cur
reutly rumored that the Wing will certainly
haul down the stars and stripes, and come
out for immediate secession by running up
the palmetto hag. Il regret to say that Ro-
bert Ridgeway, esq, for many years the
able editor Of the Wing, has withdrawn
from the establishment. Ii is rumored that
paper advocating the cause Of Union"
will be started here immediately
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-02

A CARD.--We have now open, and invite he
n attention of our friends and customers 10 =
handsome stock of SPRING GOODS, which Ne
will proceed to run oil at PANIC PAGES. We
name Eugene Stripes. Mozambique Brooches.
Brocade Berase Arg!aiS MeIauoa, broche FL 4.
Poplius, Challi D LANES, Organlies. Blk. Cloth.
Blk. Doe Skin CaSsimercs, Fancy Spring Ga>,,-
meres, Spring Wrapping$, CARpETlNGS, MAI
TINGS, OIL CLOTHS, Hoped Skirts, supe
rior article; Irish Linens; most beautiful stock
OF Embroideries also of Heavy Cloths for =:
wants Wear, together with II lne uSSortnru' o.!
HOUSEKEEPING GOODS Of every description.
These Goods have been bought cheap Tor cash.
and We cordially invite your attention 10 t!len.
feeling confident we can suit YOU.
ap2 ). & w. METENREkh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-02

Our dispatches received on Saturday night
announced that Mississippi and Texas had
ratified and adopted the constitution framed
in the Convention representing the seeded
States, at Montgomery, Alabama. Five Of
the seven States have now ratified that III
strument, and in the following order:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-02

g UPERIOE COAL OIL, just received, and for
~ sale by j. VIM. BOWLING,
ap Z %, COR Of Fairfax and Prince sts,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-02

HNOOD TIMES COMING."-Tu about your
" Secession, War, Union, Disunion. and si'
that causes the crisis. nothing will let 70" III
gosd cheer about this time, L good look Al
ii. SCHWARZE'S tremendous stock Of Dry
Goods, Fancy Notions. and Millinery, ut low pr
res, cheap prices. crisis prices. ana all kind, Of
prices, from Lawns III dc up 10 fire SILK DrcSScs
ut SIC. Il yard. Collars ana Sleeves in sers, rich
Embroidered at Be-, and beauty for Sc. SET
Toweliug Bleached Linen AT S(LSir. yard. l.i.lt
Thread Gloves at Sc. pair, worth anyhow i2tc. 4
pair, HennIed Stitch Handkerchicfs al l2.r. t
piece, the best l2lc. Hose at 0c. l pair-nv uIi,-
take, yard wide Cotton at Sc. Il yards number
one, and great many other things in proportion"
Call and see for yourselfat the cheap store .!
ap2 HENRY SCHWARXE.
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luton passed

The Baltimore American, speaking OF
what mi ht, and probably would be. the ma
ture and results of CIVIL WAR, says: "Snre-
ly none but Satanic spirit would consent
10 let loose upon this once happy county
this former political Paradise Of the nations
the legion curses Of the bottomless pit. -
And yet, we have evidence, from tho words
and conduct of some, both in the North and
the South, THAI this Satanic spirit" does
really exist. Thank God. we believe it
dwells in the breasts of but few"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-02

W. r. Staples, esq, has announced him
self a candidate to represent the 18th Con-
greSsional District of Virginia in the House
of Representatives. He advocates Border
State Conference. and endorses the ma ority
report Of the Convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-02

DARAS0LS, sun UMBRELLAS, &c.--Jn-s
/ received Il large assortment Of Ladies Para
sols, Parasolettes, and Sun Umbrellas. Al*''
Silk and Scotch bingham Umbrellas. Tor Gentle
inen, to which we invite attention.
app WILMER 4 BRo.
Orange Chronicle, Culpeper Observer, Fan'aN
News Wnrrcnton Flag, Marlboro Gazette. Fof
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-02

As stated yesterday, the banks of Savan-
nah have taken five hundred thousand
dollars of the loan authorized by the South
ern Congress, at It's late session. The Mont
gomery correspondent OF the Charleston
Mercury writes that offers of money have
been received from New \ ork, Philadelp ha,
New Orleans. and other cities in the United
States and in the Confederate States, TO an
amount that would cover the entire authorl-
zed loan Mr.. Memminger, however, has
concluded that the citizens Of the Contede-
rate States are entitled to the preference III
this investment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-02

CNPRING SUPPLIES have now in soi-,
| - and will be receiving nj short intervals
| throughout the season, all new ana desirable
| DRESS GOODS; would also call The attention r
| buyers to our stock Of DOMESTICS, which VIII
| be found very complete.
TAYLOR L HUTCHlS0A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-02

Two States, South Carolina and Florida
are yet to adopt the new constitution.
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ALEXANDRIA,:

TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL 2, 1861.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-04-02

Washington, ap2
TLOTH AND SILK MANTLES.--Wc haze
" opened an assortment Of the above goods o'
the newest designs in Cloth, Black Silk and 'iis'
material suitable for Spring wear.
TAYLOR / HUTCHlsoN.
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There is something of the "scnsatlonal

There is something of the sensational
character in the report from the Paris cor
respondent of New York paper; to the
effect that England and France, by con-
cerred movement, are fitting out powerful
fleet Of war steamers for the United States.
In the first place, the report may not be true;
in the second if true, it may be exaggera-
ted; in the third, if true and unexaggera-
ted, it is of little consequence. They may
send fleets to protect their commerce from
any possible injury arising out of our South
ern disturbances, or to put greater check
upon the African slave trade on the coast OF
Cuba. They may also think it necessary,
owing tc their unsettled relations with Meg
leo, to have a stronger force in the Gulf than
they now nave.
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40 TO SCHWARZE'S and get some Of MS
VI bargains he has on hand-Shawls, Capes anu
Bouncts, Al your own prices. Shakers, good art
Gle, at 2jc. Just received also, cheap lot OF hm
brederieS. 1p2
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-16

nallp 0atlonal 1rmutrat
Proceedings OF the Democratic Central
Committee of Sutter County.

Pursuant to call Of the Chairman of said
Committee, meeting was held May cath, 1S6l
at the Court House in Yuba City Members
present: +. p. w Ilson, Chairman; NJ. Bouware
J. l.. Smith, J. Richards, and Phil Z. Dresoher.
On motion, the following resolutions were a
dopted:
RESOLVED That we indorse the action of the
State Central Committee that called the State
Convention to be held at Sacramento, on the 9Th
day of July, 1851, believing that the sentiments
embodied in the resolutions adopted by said Com
mittee the sentiments of all true Union loving
men.
RESOLVED, That with these views we cordially
invite all men of Sutter County who hold these
sentiments, to meet and hold primary meetings at
their respective precincts on the sth day of June
next for the purpose If electing delegates to the
County Convention to be held at Yuba City, on
Saturday, June Is, 1891, for the purpose of elect
ing delegates to the State Convention to be held
at Sacramento, July 4th, 1S6l, and nominating
candidates for County Officers.
The respective precincts are entitled to the fol-
lowing representations
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-16
ROGERS
ICE CREAM SALOON.
ID Street, opposite the Post Office.

TENHE undersigned would announce to the citizens OF
Il MBrysve that he will on Thursday evening 10Th
inst be prepared to serve them with ICE CREAM,
and CREAM AND STRAWBERRIES of superior quail
ity, and in the mcst popular style. No pans viii be
spared to make this one of the most deserving and
popular Cream Est blishments in the State. II will be
considered no braeadocia, when it is known that L
have been the business constantly for twenty years,
Should say, that for the past fifteen years have
known no superior in the manufacture of ICE CREAM.
To the great disideratum in Cream-rchuess and la-
vor-1 shall be able to give proof that have attained
Families and Parties will be furnished at short mo-
tice, with Cream of any flavor, accompanied by all
the necessary convenences.
g. F. ROGERS.
g15 N. b. The undersigned, in charge of the sa-
loon, Confectionery and Fruit Department, VIII be
very happy to receive the fvors of his friends ana
the public generally, where they obtain all the
choicest varieties of Strawberries, Cherries and APP
rcots Also Peaches, Pums and other fruits in tn -r
proper seasons. [ma1Gl
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-16
Delegates.
D Delegates.
of Delegates to the State Com
ventiOn of the Fourth of July.

The unconditional Union men of Yuba county,
who approve the resolutions and call Of the State
Central Committee presided over by Hon. j. =.
Hoge adopted on the sth of May, for a State Con-
vention at Sacramento on the fth of July next
and who will support the nominees of that Con-
venton, are invited to assemble in township mass
meetings on the 18th day Of June, 1861, for the
purpose Of choosing delegates, directly from the
people, to the said State Convention, without the
intervention Of party County Conventions. the
place for holding the meeting in each township
to be designated By friends Of the cause resident
therein The entire vote of the several townships,
cast at the last Presidential election is given be-
low and also the number of delegates to which
each township is entitled under the apportion-
nent Of the State Central Committee.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-16
NO. 10Y.
Sperial 0utites.
PrcSOrvo your EIair.
HAIR Mrs. =. A. Aliens HAIR.
NAi"' WORLDS HAIR EEsTORER HAIR,
HAIR -Avp- nam
HAIR. ZXLOBALSANUN7. HAIR.
mrl5 RICE, COFFIN L co.
RICE, COFFIN L {

w lue IOHoWlng letter, which emphatcallY sueaks
for itself, written BY the Dean Of the Faculty Of
the Philadelphia College Of Medclne-to the editors
of the Pacific Medical and Surgical Journal San Fra
cisco, for publication:
PHrLAnELPHrA, January lTth, 1889
To the editors of the Pacific Medical Journal
denuemen My attention has been called 70 an arti-
Gle in the December number Of your journal In regard
to the al eundem degree granted by the Phadelphia
College of Medicine to DR.. L. J. Czapkay When the
application for the degree made to the Faculty ID
was accompanied by aidavts nd testimonials to the
elect that DR.. CzapkaY was a regular graduate NJ ID.
OF the University of Pesh had served a surgeon in
the Hungarian army and regular practitioner
OF medicine. On the strength of these the deqree
was granted The ad eundem degree. Its name I'M
plies, Is conferred graduates only, and gives US
new privileges. Had there been the slightest suspi-
cion Of rregularty, the application would have been
refused BY inserting this in your journal you Will
do an act OF justice to the College, and confer favor
on \ ours verJ respectfully, H. RAND,
Dean Of the Faculty Of the Philadelphia College Of
Medicine.
DIR. L. J. CZAPKAY'S private Medical and Surgical
Institute Us on sacramento street below Montgomery
opposite the Pacific Mail Steamship Company's office,
SEN Francisco The Doctor offers free consultations
and asks no remuneration unless he effects a cure
Office hours from A. NJ. to Pm.
CERTIFICATE.-1,t the undersigned Gov
ernor OF Hungary, do testify hereby, that DIR. L. J.
Czapkay has served during the contest for Hungarian
liberty, rs Chief Surgeon, In the Hungarian army,
him this certificate, and recommend him to the sympa-
thy, attention and protection Of all those who are ca
pable OF apprecaiiug patriotic Selfsacrifce and I'M
deserved misfortune. k0sSUTH LAJOS,
Governor Of Hungary.
"AsHiNGToN CITY, Jan. 9th 1902. my1T