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The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26
MISC Lam EO q s.

YTNHIS is to give notice that have this day sold
l. out our STOCK OF GOODS and entire busi
ness in Alexandria to M. Treuman Co. Thank
full to our friends and customers for past favors,
we will be pleased to hear that the same has been
bestowed upon successors, who will endeavor
to do the best with the best of facilities to please
our numerous friends and customers.
SCHOOLHERR BRO.
Alexandria, October "a, lS61-3t#
TIVE UNDERSIGNED, having purchased of
4 Messfss Scheelherr Il Bro, their entire stock
ST goods earnestly solicited continuance OF the,
tronage so literally bestowed upon them, having
sdetermined to do all in our power to merit The
same. NJ. TREUMAN g. CO.:
oc26 3t#
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

THANKs.-We are continually indebted to
George E. French, King street, for Northern
papers in advance of the mail.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

DRYAN & ADAMS, AGENTS, have on band
ID Brown and Bleached Cottons
Brown and Bleached Canton FanneIs
Cassimeres; Cassinets; Linseys
White and Red Flannels
Grey Sack Fannels; Caicoes; Bed Tickings
Nett Undershirts and Drawers
Gloves, Hosiery, DC. oct ll-6w
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

MILITARY CouRT.-The civil cases before
the Military Court, to-day, were Of no gene.
raj interest.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

FLAG RAIsrNG.-The United States flag,
the presentation Of which to the Union Club,
we noticed yesterday, was raised on the pole
At the Market Square, this morning, at 10
o'clock.
After the Star Spangled Banner by the
Band of the Cameron Light Guard, S. F.
Beach addressed the asssmblage in q
short speech, the flag was then hoisted, anu
the Band having played Hail Columbia and
Yankee Doodle, the ,assemblsge separated.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

ton of our readers, we publish below an Or
der, just issued, forbidding the circulation of
Confederate money in this city:
HEADQUARTERS, ALEXANDRIA. VA,
October 26, 1861. ! :,
Special Orders, No. 49,
The General commanding this post having learn
ed that bills purportng to havebeen issued by the
so-dalled Southern Confederacy have been circu-
latedin this city, hereby gives notice, that, from
this time forth, either the paying or receiving Of
any such currency, by any citizen soldier of this
city, will be regarded as msdemeanor, and pun
shed accordingly
By order of Brig. Gen. Montgomery,
r. FREESE, Asst. Adj. Gen.
The Northern papers, the N. York World,
and Tribune, the PhiladeIE hia Journal, and
others. publish statements Of the recent bat
tie at Edwards Ferry, representing that it
was most disastrous, enc. and theloss Of lite
among the Federal troops very great, and the
carnage dreadful, in attempting to get hack
from the Virginia shore. They give many
details. All the cannon brought over by the
Federal troops were taken but one. >
Every thing is reported quiet along the
Potomac lines. Gen. Hancock is at Vienna,
with a large force. accommodating, and re-
ports no Confederate forces to be seen.
Tt is asserted by the friends Of the late Col.
Baker, that he acted in strict conformity with
orders. which heFshowed to several persons,
and which were found in his hat 1t is alsn
stated that COL Baker was, till the moment
of his death. perfectly confident of victory'
and had expressed great satisfaction with the
position and duty assigned him.
Since the war commenced LIS prisoners
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

The steamer City of Baltimore has arrived
with Liverpool dates to the 10th. Bread
stufs and provisions are buoyant. Earl
Russell had made speech at New Castle,
and deplored the state of affairs in America
He said that England had no reason to in
terfere, but should watch the course of af-
fairs, and if able, interfere in the cause of
freedom and humanity. He said he could
see no harmony either by the surrender or
subiugation of the South.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

NOTICE--A meeting OF the Stockholders rof
IN the Fire Insurance Company of Alexandra,
will be held at the office of the Company, on Mon
day. the 4th day of November next, for the por'
pose Of holding election for twelve. Directors.
to serve the ensuing year. Hours from 10, A. M.
to IL, NJ. BY ORDER. 7. M MCCORMICK:
oct 1S-td Secretary pro TEN.
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Alexandria, October "a, lS61-3t*
PUBLIC AUCTION.

WILL be sold, at the U. S. Subsistence stora:.
w. House, in Alexandria, Va., ats O'Clock p.
NJ, on Tuesday ae,st, Il lot of condemned S BsIo-
TENCE STORES insisting of Salt Beet, Hard
Bread, Bacon, Beans Pork, Cheese, &C., &c.
Alexandria. Va, October 26th, lSs1-Sts
NIOTICE.--T' :. subscriber has been appointed
~ Admins, = trx Of the estate Of George W.
Maxwell, 4 ,,.sol AL persons indebted to sad
estate, r.f vquested TO make immediate payment,
and II -. having accounts against the said estate
to present the same duly authen ticated.
- 'ALVINA V. MAXWELL,
oct 24L4t iAdminis tratriX.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

PRov1s1oNs.-Families needing fresh Pro-
visions are invited to notice the advertise
ment of johnson & Co., in to-day's "Local
News" Mr.. johnson is native of this
city, and those wishing articles in his line,
will do we'll to give him call.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

ELECTION AN election for a member Of
the U. S. House of Representatives.; from
this district, was held on Thursday The polls
were openedat the Court House in this place.
We understand the vote stood as follows:-
For S. F. Beach, 1879; for G. B. ,Shrley 10.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

A LARGE SHED. w orkmen' are busily en-
gagged at Che American Coal Oompany's
Wharf, foot of Oronoco street, in erecting a
commodions shed, covering about half an
acre. The wharf is now used blythe U. S.
Government, and the shed is intended for
the storage of provisions, &c.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-26

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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-04-11
She ~rnion victor,,, sn Portsmouth.

She HEnion ytctors' Sn Portsmouth,.
The news Of the SUCCESS OF the "Union candidates.
10 the late municipal election ct Portsmouth, T;rsi-
MIA, has been tclcgraPhed 10 all parts Of the country,
b. the snhmissiouists, az c "sign in the Old Domin
ion" That every one may be enabled to read the
sign correctly, we give the following facls md figures,
FIR which We are indebted 10 tho Norfolk '.Duy
Book"
III the city election Of town others the Union me-
jori,y 10 Portsmouth Wa, 2oe. In the election of dc.
lcparcs to the Convention in February, the Union
majority va, :6s. The vote in the recen, election
was smaller than usual, but the secession vote was
increased 81 over that Of the election il February,
while there masa falling of Of $40 on the pol! Of The
su5missionis,s The DAY Book" concludes 9 no
tee of the Portsmouth elections, with the following
practical suggestions TO the people Of that region:
"Thosc who profess TO be posted, ray that the vote
WIS smaller than usual, owing TO the lac. that thu
mechanics were ont Of work and unable TO pay theil
.ayes. Where, We would ask, il oil the work tina,
.hc poor. delud"d workmep were promised on the
lst ot Erbrnnryl And ii they have had plenty OIL
work, vii! /. il thht nearly eight hundred voters OF
Portsmouth had been disirunchisea for want OF S5H
THe sy zen song begins to sound harsh upon the eur:
md men, vino think, will soon begin to zee, that L
Back Republican Administration will not take the
bren.l and meat IRON their Northern friends to send
to II Southern yard. But what would have been the
re,uit il Virginia lad secedcdf Why iii. plain tina,
every nlan o, theln would have had employment
aud the city Of Portsmouth would have heen from
tye ~ tn thousand dollars b 'ttxr of in the way o.
t.xes thnn she j., now, and full & Thousand man v h,
uo HOW out OF employment, would find plenty Il
d.. The election in Portsmouth is the mos, SUD
commentary upon The blind policy Of the Union part,
that ore Could poesibly desire written.
III the ~orkiugn,en OF Portsmouth depend upo,
the Navy Yard, or rather upou the work that a nee
:ieaal Cabiue. is to send II, there will not be three
hnudrvd voters amongst thera q: the next muuicipu
election, Unless Virginia should sessde; III that oven
:h~y vii mud plenty 10 do"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-04-11
Tho Convention Y.saeranr.

The Consideration Of the Report Of the Com
mittee Of Twenty one, was continued Tht
twelfth resolution, (aiready published in ,hess
colomns,) was adopted without msteria
amendment.
The Convention then proceeded to the con
sihrra,ign Of the thirteenth resolution, which
declares that they would regard any &C
lion Of the Federal Government tending t.
produce collision Of forces, pending negotia
:ions for the adjustment Of existing difa :ul;ies
as oppressive and Injurious to the interest ant
offensive to the honor Of the Commonwealth
and nat they would also regard any such nc
lion on tie part of the seeded or Confedera
ted Sites as hurtful and uncriendly and a
leaving then free tc determine their futur,
policy.
Mr.. Jshnson, Of Redmond, offered an IN
important amendment, which was adopted
IS to Is.
AIR. Bruce moved 10 strike out the whole O.
the 18Th resolution. Rejccsed-ayes 50, noes
SO; and then the resolution vas adopted.
The ]4:h resolution, which proposes a con
ference Of the border slave States, then cant
Up, and Mr. Scott, o. Fauquier. offered a sub
s%:itn:e; pending the consideration Of which
.hs Convention adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-04-11
State Rishts.-The Case Strangely Put.

The following brief article from chat able and or
:iiodox journal, the Nashville Union and Alneri-
can" the reader will find qu,e suggestive:
The American revolution WAS not fought for
"the Union" II was not fought for tho "ssars and
stripes Neither had al existence until after the
revelation Was over and our independence acknoT-
ledIcd. The inc:i vf It fought n overthrow the
~trSlVt:C doctrine known as tl. Divine right OF
K;ags. They Tough, 70 establish. til. doctrine s!at
governments derive their jr-. power, from the
eonacnt OF toe governed; that whenever any form of
government becones destructive Of these en- |. it is
the right Of the people 70 alter or to abolish l. and to
Institute new government, laying its foundation OF.
.nch principles. and organizing is powers III such
tilrir ,utety aud happiness" Tue Constitution O.!
tie United SL:tes Was subsequently, formed, but
w:tiou, announcing any declaration OF rights.
When, however, the people Of Tennessee formed
:teir Constitution, they expressly decla'ed (Arlis-e
~:
section /. Thus all power i, Inherent il this peo-
pls, aud ul free gvrernmuLt, are founded on their
authority, aud instituted for their peace, safety and
happiness; tor the advancement Of those ends they
huve ut aIi times, HI urslienaole and indcfeaslble
1!Sht ~ alter, reform or abolish the government IL
such nlsaner us they may think proper.
Section 2. Tint government being instituted Tor
the common benefit, the doctriue OF non-rcsistunco
AGAINST Arbitrary power and oppression, il absurd.
slavi"h, AMI destructive OF the good and happiness
o. mnukind.
TINS was submitted to the Congress Of the United
States by Tcnuessce as a part Of her Constitution
when she applied and was admitted iuto the Union,
and thus Congress acknowledged these rs her
rights.
81 Jealous wore the framers Of our Suite Cons,itu-
ton Of e,croach nsnt upon this doctrine that they
distinctly stated; Cart IL, Soc. H. The deela-
-ution of rights hereto plehxed ID declared to be =
part OF the Constitution OF this State, aud shall never
be violated on any pretsnee. whItever." Thus spoke
Tennessce, and Tennesseeans claim no noru Tor
themselves than they ae ready to grant to every
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-04-11
llncoln,s Policy Defined.


All doubt as to the intention Of the Lincoln
Government with regard 10 the Southern forts
is at length removed. The authoritative decla.
RATION has been made that Fort Sumter is to be
reinforced at ali hazsrds, and a fleet Of sever,
war vessels is now in Charleston Harbor en-.
gagged in the attempt to make good the declara
ton. I; is also announced, by authority, tina.
al forts now in the occupancy Of the Southern.
CoaiedeTacy are to be re.csp;ured, and that ali
Southern posts in the possession Of the Black
Republican Government nrc to be defended to
the last extremity. Thus it appears that Lin.
cola has defined his policy towards the Suth.
ern States in the most unambisuous manner.
H. defines, BY a blood line, the boundary be
tween the Southern CoHfederacy ard the uni.
ted States that acknowledge his authority as
ruler.
We have moi, Al any time, doubted either
the willingness or the desire Of Mr.. Lincoln
and his Cabinet advisers to adopt the dreadful
policy to which they have now committed
themselves; because, Ike our friend Of
the New Orleans Bulletin, We believed them
capable of any euormity; but, like ths
d.tor Of that paper, we End it difficult
to bring our mind to the conclusion that Pre-.
sidsnt Lincoln, Premier Seward, and Nars Ca.
msron could conceive such a piece Of faulty
and madness, as to take the initiative in an &C
:ual hostile demonstration against the South.
Az a measure Of pulley it must, in any ant
every contingency, result most disastrous|y tc
them and to the Government OF which they are
the recognized heads. The resort to force ne
cessitates the withdrawal of the border slevS
States. The Tyranny at Washington" under
take to wreak their vengeance upon the seced-
ed States, with a reckless and wicked disre.
ga,d Of all consequences. They will saon b
taught to feel quite sensitivcly the truth of til,
old adlgea "t is the 6rSt step that costs"
We SAY, that the war declared by the Lin.
eo'n ADMINISTRATION against the Southern Con.
federacy neceSsi!ates the withdrawal Of the
bode. slave Ststes from the abolitionizs6
Cnion. This is a proposition which does no;
admit Of debate. Those States have now t.
decide between fighting, literally, with ,hei,
brethren of the Confederate States, in favor Of
the institutions CT the South, or fighting with
the Black Republicans in their war to pu:
down the institutions Of the South. Is there
can there be a doubt as to the course which
any slaveholding State will adopt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-04-11

Other Stato. The people OF the Confederate Suites,
intpellcd by the highest seiise Of duty and Of right,
have, with an unalimlty unparalleled in the history
OF tho world, 'for the advancement OF their peace,
safety and happiness - 10 Tar exercised their unalien-
able and ludcfcasiblo right to alter, reform or abol.
i>h the Government" ~ to dissolve their connec-
tion with the United States, and form u distinct and
separate Confederacy. The right which they have
exercised, Tennessee claims for herself uud readily
grants to them. And rs she will ever maintain that
right for herself, no she stands ready to ussist any
and Ill other States OF the South in maintaining that
doctrine, Ia peace or in war.
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Isle OF Wight.

a lurge and cnthu ,ia-t;c meeting Of the Stale
Rights party, Was held ut tbs Court ~llouse, Of lrle o.
Wight, on the LIST inst, for the purpose Of urroiu'lng
delegates 70 the District Conventions, to be held ii
Suffolk on the 18th inst, 10 nominate u candidate for
Congress.
Among the many resolutions, we note the follow
ing:
Resolved, That our delegates to tho Convention
De, and Are Hereby Instructed TO cast their fo.es,
ur,:cE all circumstances against the nomination oi
john ). M!lis"n. or any niau holding tho saIiis 90
litiIai sentiments.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-04-11
COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO MEssEs. KuEKEL a

COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO MEssIs. huSKEL ASr
MoxLET.-Theg grand oriental S Spectacle Of the FAIRY
Spell, or. the Waters OF Oblivion will DO pro-
.lnced Mt tic Thestre 10 night, for the oenen'
Of the Managers. This piece !.ns been III pre-
partition tor son.e weeks, md We have no d"u"'
sill ba Oh: upon the Stage 10 night in u very rupe-
nor p,nnsc,. The management have labVrrd ASST.
tousiy for several years tor the elevation Of the legi'
innate dralnu. and We feel confident TINT they vii.
o-night ro:eire substantial proof tilat their un.
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Speeches Delivered in the State conventio.

Speeches Delivered in the State Convention
We have Il lew hundred cap;sS of the Speech.
IS of Ex. President TYLER, Professor HoLcoNBE,
snd Gsa. W.. RASD2Lru, E>q, which can b:
obtained st 81 per hundred. Persons who
dave expressed a wish to procure copies o!
these interesting and valuable Speeches should
mako carly application, as the demand fol-
them being very great, the edition printed will
oe exhausted very speedily.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-04-11

The friends OF the South, opposed TO submitting
20 the rule Of Abe Lincoln, viii meet, TONIGHT,
-, this African Church, at s o'clock. Mr.: SHELF
mi others, will address the meeting. Resolutions
will bs offered expressive OF the seuse vi the meet
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-04-11

OLD PoNr.-Tie troops " Fortress Monroe Rs
not allowed to pass beyond the picket guard, and
the ~strietess military discipline prevails. On the il,
inst, there was received 1T the fort, from Balli-
more, twelve boxes Of grape shot, together With q
| great many iron easspgs, used In mounting guEs-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-04-11
SAD FINALE OF THE "DlAMosD wrDplSe."--

SAD FINALE OF THE "DIAMoap WEDDlSG."-A
letter from Cubu suys:
sit may iHtcre.t my FUR reader. TO remember that
Havana is the ho,nc Of SiSuor Oreido, tie hero OF
:ke diamond wedding. Here lie is Known ns { mu-
ATTIC, ut l,urt hall black, ard tic is said 10 be n Blue
isnrd Tor brutality. lie is rici, bu: Lr lc und his
bride are Of course excluded from all good society,
his wealth can hardly compensate his lady for-the
sights und s~eciusion to which her lie is heneeiorth
destined. 4 sad and dearly bought conclusion ei 50
bri!!iuut u brida..'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-04-11
The Virginia State Convention.
F0RTYSXTH DAY.
MnSo4y Apptr. g 1891

DAf.
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 1881.
The Convention met at 10 o'clock in the
Hail OF the House Of Delegates
COMMUNICATION FROM TIE GOVERNOR.
The PRESIDENT-L.h nave received n commu-
nication from the Governor Of this Common.
wealth which beg leave to lay before the Con
~ventlon.
The communication was read as follows:
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
April S, 1861.
Gentlemen Of the Conventions:
On Saturday evening last, received two
communications from Honorable David Walker,
President Of the State Convention Of Arkau
sas, enclosing an ordinance and resolutions
adopted by The Convention, on the goth day
Of March, 1861. On an examination uf the
resolutions it will be seen that they were in.
tended to be laid before the General ASSEM-.
bly,, but as that body he's adjourned, and as
the matters to which they relate are under con.
sideration in your honorable body, l have
deemed it my duty to transmit them for you,
for such disposition as you may think proper
to make of them. Respectfully,
LITTLE ltoCK, MaTch ~, 1901.
II Ills Escs1ieney JOIN LETcnER,
Gorernor 0ths State Of Trgiaia:
iSr-By the fifth Of the Eeries Ct rcsolu
tons which l have the honor herewith to trans
nit to you, and which were adopted By the
State CONVENTION Of Arkansas, on the 20lh day
Of March, 1861. l have respectfully to request
thar your Excellency will inform ne, as soon
III convenient and practicable, what action y~ui
State has taken or proposes to take in reference
to the proposition to hold a Border Slave State
Convention, at Frankfort, Kentucky, or else.
where, during the coming spring or summer.
This information is sought with a vleS 10
guide the action Of the Commissioners or Del.
agates elected by the Convention Of the State
Of Arkansas to said Convention or Conference
of the Border Slave States, should one be
reld.
/ trust your Excellency will furnish the dc
sired information ut your earliest convenience.
My pnst Office address is Fayetteville, Wash
1gton County, Arkansas.
Very respectfully,
Your obedlent servant,
DAVID WALKER.
PreS't Of the State Conusntion Of arkansas.
By G. e BoupISoT. Secretary.
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LaburDu:n, April 10, 1861.

n. L. McClslland, Tax Collector Of Louis
vile, has absconded, with abou; $50, 600 Of the
citY's funds.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-04-11
LITTLE RICK, ARKANSAS,
Ainrnh % 1871

March e, 1851.
Els Ereslleaey, JouS LETcHEg,
Go1srnor 81 the State IF Vi'yinia:
&ir.-In accordance with the second rcSolu
ion Of the series herewith enclosed, | have the
honor to present to you the action OF the Con,
~ien,ion Of the people Of the State ct Arkansas.
IN the subject therein treated OF. ana respec:
',lly request that you will placeit before YOU
Legislature, at the earliest convenient moment
would be pleased TO hear from your Elk
cheney, touching the political affairs Of ,Es
country, and Of the proposed remedies, for ex
sling evils.
My post Office address is, Fayetteville, Wnsii
uglun county, Arkansas
Very rrSntctfuii1.