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T OsT, ON tbs way from the steamer
II Thomas Collyer, a large DIARY. Any one
finding the same III ploase leave II at the ofce of
the National Republicans. The owners name, Il. A.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-18
The Memphis Bulletin says: eve are

The Memphis Bulletin says: eve are
constantly receiving cannon. Almost every
steamboat and railroad train which arrives
add to the number. The batteries up the
river are nearly finished, and are capable OF
sinking feet of one hundred iron steamers,
should Old Abe send as many down this
way.
IL is reported that General Scott says ne
does not want any cavalry. He wants moth
ing but infantry and rifemen. This rath-
er looks as though the Commander-n- Chief
does not Intend to carry the war into the IN
terror of the seeded States, as otherwise
large bodies of cavalry would doubtlessly be
enlisted
The Savannah Republican says: We have
good reason to believe that, if, not already
done, change will soon be effected in the
Cabinet of President Davis. 1t will extend
to the War and Attorney Generals Offices,
and it is understood Mr.. Walker and Mr..
Benjamin are to change places.
The Charleston Mercury has been shown
specimens Of percussion caps manufactured
in that city, which equal it claims, in every
respect, those made for the nse of the FEEDER
al Government.
10 Charleston, on Sunday last, the Their
mometer stood at ninetytwo degrees in the
shade One case of coup de soliel occurred
the same day.
The wheat and corn crops of Tennessee,
it is stated, promise to be very abundant
| 4
Many persons are ploughing up cotton and
planting corn.
Dean Richmond, esq, has given to the
volunteers fund in Buffalo $500, and to that
in Batavia, n. Y, $500 more. Mr.. r. is
very wealthy.
The dry goods trade in New York, this
week, has been unusually dull. The de-
nand for military goods has even fallen of
materially.
| The presence of Ross Winans at the Re-
lay, on Thursday, created deep impression
The troops uncovered as he passed between
| the lines.
| The excellence Of the bread made from rice
-four, is extensively commented upon by the
| o0utnern newspapers, anu the new stan Oh
life" will doubtless come into general use.
Mario, the husband of Jesse White, has
been ordered to quit Ferrara within twenty.
four hours. On his refusal be was arrested
Gerrit Smith pledges himself to provide
for the families of all volunteers leaving Pc
terboro', N. Y.
The Kansas Legislature has appropriated
place the State On war footing.
The United States steam frigate Miuneso-
tn arrived in Hampton Roads on the 18th
| inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-18
From Washiugton.i

WASHINGTON, May 6.--Wna. G. Coffin, OF
Indiana, has been appointed to the southern
SUPPLEMENTARY OF Indian affairs in tie
place of Mr.. Rector.
Owing to the interruption by the Virginia
authorities of the means for carrying the
mails from Norfolk to Ham pton, and from
Old Point to Eastvile, although specially for
the accommodation of the citizens of that State
the Postmaster General has annuled the
contract. From representations made to the
department, it il probable, for similar rea-
sons, nearly all, if not the entire mail SER
vice will be efectually discontinued in the
course of few days in the secession States.
An order was issued to-day by the war
Department for nine of the fourteen regi-
ments accepted yesterday, on the solicitation
of the New York Union Committee, to pro-
coed to Fortress Monroe, and the other five
20 repair to Washington. The concentra-
ton Of 80 many troops at the former post is a
fact Of important significance. 1t is believed
here that Major General Butler will have
command in that quarter.
The President to-day promoted both Brig.
Generals McClelland and Butler each to be
Major Generals; Capts Franklin and Meigs
to be Colonels, and Colonel Thomas, to he
Brigadier General
The following appointments have been
made: DR.. W. S. Wallace of Illinois: pay
master in the army; Rensselaer, Ackley,
postmaster at Rondout, n Y and Friend
w. Smith, postmaster at Bridgeport Conn.
The government transport Marion, with
army supplies has arrived from New
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-18
ALEX ANDRlA:
SATURDAY MORNING. MAY IS, 1851.
The government of our forefathers mus

The government of our forefathers must
be maintained, and its national integrity be
preserved" is the rallying cry of the Ad-
ministration, echoed by the united North,
in vindication of the unwise and unjust
course being pursued towards the South
Maddened, and blinded by their passion, it
has never occurred to them that By their o,ca
acts, the government of our foreiathers has
been subverted, and its aims and objects
defeated. The government OF our foretath-
ers was u government of perfect freedom
and equality. The idea of holding, by sab
juqation, one section of the country, was
farthest from their thoughts. The whole was
to be government by the free ,oiU and con-
sent of the governed. The force to be EN-
ployed in remedyiug any wrongs or griev-
ances, was the ballot box, and the weapons
used, the voice of the people. From unwise
and unjust legislation, coercion and sublu'
Cation, they freed themselves by one OF the
noblest struggles ever made on earth
Their government was upheld and support
ed by the appreciation of the PEOPLE. 1t
was government for the protection of ALL
all we're equally interested in It's malnte-
nance, and when it ceased to afford protec-
tion TO all, when it is sought to force into
submission and subsection, the States COM
posing the Union, the government OF our
fathers is overturned and upon the heads Of
those who would wantonly trample upon the
liberties of the free States of free people,
should rest the responsibility for all the
evils that must inevitably follow the carryiD &
ont of the indicated policy of the Lincoln
administration. The Union exists 20 longer,
it is severed snd broken-ssd as the contem-
plation is, however much to be deplored-
nevertheless It is G lamentable truth-a
thing accomplished, and the energies OF the
administration at Washington-were it &C
tuated by motives of patriotism or humanity,
should be to spare this once glorious nation
from tho scourge of desolatiug civil war
The South does not want war. 1t wants
peace But it cannot be conquered, suhju'
gated, or inundated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-18
Military Affairs in Missouri.

ST.. LoU1s, May l6-A dispatch from St.
Aubert says that DR.. Seimer, residing at Lib
erty township, near Usage bridge, has been
arrested and sent to Jefferson city, for trial
by martial law, for raising y company of
Union volunteers. A military encampment
Of abont two hundred State troops ct St. Jo-
seph, mostly armed with guns, recently taken
from the arsenal at Liberty, dispersed on the
18th.
Enlsting at the arsenal at st. Louis con-
tinues active, about three hundred having
been received yesterday. It is understood
that Hyde Park, in the northern part of the
city, has been leased by the government, and
that a regiment Of troops will be quartered
there.
The Keokuk and Quincy papers say that
hundreds of Union men have been driven
out of Missouri, under orders issued by the
Council of the Southern Legion"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-18
Messrs Stuart and Baldwin.

Brief notes from Messrs. Stuart ana baio-
win, two of the delegates from Augusta, ap-
pear in the Staunton Spectator, IN reply 10
enquiries as to their views, in which they
say-Mr. Stuart first
"In my judgement, it is the duty of all sooI CT
items to stand by the action of the State. ~ -
no time for elimination or recrImlnation. w
cannot stop now to enquire who brought the 'fou.
bles upon us, or why. 1t is enough to Emo" 'nA'
they are on US, and we must meet them IKE men
We must stand shc ulder to shoulder. Our ota! -
is threatened with invasion, and We must repei ~
as best we oan."
! "Ths only way to preserve peace IS 70 preseps
4 united front 1--we show divisions among oui
selves, the enemy will BIO encouraged oy them'
and may make them the prctext tor sending ar
mics into our borders for the purpose OF sustaining
the hands of tho disafected. Our true poley,
then. i, to stand together AS one man in the hour
of and leave family feuds to be adJusteo
after the contest Is over.
Mr.. Baldwin says:
"Our only hope now is in making reaey
for the biggest fight that is in US. me IN
ion Is gone forever, and we may as wen au-
NIT the fact and SO deal with it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-18

The New York Courier says: "A portion
of the people of Maryland, and even Of the
District of Columbia, deserve to have the
seat of Government removed from Washing
ton as signal punishment for their sympa-
thy with secession. If they do not look to
their behavior better for the time to come,
they may wake up some morning and find,
to their deep modification, that it has been
placed elsewhere" We do not believe that
the people of Maryland or the District either
would object to such signal punishment"
The sympathy with secession which exists
everywhere in the South, might well lie
''punished' after the same fashion, by re-
moving every vestige of any government,
but that which rests on "the consent Of the
governed"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-18

Several of the more moderate and better
informed Of the Northern journals, are be-
ginning to rebuke the savage, unmanly, and
unchristian suggestions of the extreme re-
publican journals, as to the character of the
war to DO waged against the Southern
States. Nothing more revolving than some
OF these suggestions have ever appeared in q
country protesting to be civilized. Possibly
Gen. Buffers remarks, to which we refer in
another article, may serve to show them, Us
we predicted, that they cannot make their
own officers assassins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-18

There are two full nephews of Gen. Scott,
the commander af the Northern army, in the
q Mississippi regiment stationed near Lynch
burg. They are fine looking gentlemen and
declare their willingness to meet their Illus
trous kinsman in the field. They are truer
to their section than the great Captain We
have heard also that there was in another
Southern company gentleman VINO has two
brothers in the New Yurk Seventh Regi-
ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-18
S. GERHARD, Secretary.

The sermon delivered a few Sabbath's
since by Rev. j. Turner Leftwitch in the I'd
Presbyterian Church in this city, on "the
duty of the Christian citizen in the present
crisis, " was one of the finest discourses ever
heard in this city. 1t was a production
eminen.ly worthy its talented author, and
produced q profound impression on the hear
ers of the distinguished divine 0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-18

Gen. Butler, of Mass, in correspondence
with Gov Andrew of that state, avows that
he did offar to assist Gov. Hicks, of Md, to
suppress a servile instruction, upon the re-
port that one had broken out, and that he
will not be concerned in any attempt to ex-
cite the slaves of the South, or to put arms
in their hands He -'"rhe reading of
history so familiar to your ESeellency, will
tell you the bitterest cause of complaint
which our fathers had against Great Britain
in the war of the Revolution, was the arming
by the British Ministry of the red man with
the tomahawk and the scalping knife
against the women and children of the colo
MES, so that the phrase, MAY we not use
all the means with which God and nature
have put in our power to subjugate the colo
nies?" has passed into legend of infamy
against the leader of that ministry who used
it in Parliament. Shall history teach uS in
vain7 Could We justify ourselves to our
selves? Although with arms in our hands
amid the savage wildness of camp and field,
we may have blunted many of the finer mo-
raj sensbilities, in letting loose four millions
of worse than savages upon the homes and
hearths of the South, can we be justified to
the Christian community Of Massachusetts
Would such course be consonant with the
reaching Of our holy religion? have very
decided opinion on the subject, and if any
one desires, as know your Excellency does
not, this unhappy contest to be prosecuted
in that manner, sorne instrument other than
myself must be found to carry it on"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-18

The Richmond Dispatch states as an en-
couragng fact, that nearly all of the troops
arriving here from the South are armed
with the deadly rifle; and still more encour-
aging, that the men know how to use the
weapon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-18

The New York Herald says that the Dip
lomatic Corps has been notified by the gov
eminent at Washington that if any COM
missioner or n mister from the seeded States
be received by any European Power, that
this government will not hesitate IN instant
to break off all diplomatic relations with said
Power, and not only recall the Minister of
the United States, but dismiss from Wash
ington the Minister Of said Power" The
Government of Austria threatened the then
United States with a Similar demonstration, if
any recognition Of the independence OF Hun
gary was made. Mr.. Webster, then the Sec
rotary of State, with the universal approval
of the civilized world, wrote to Chevalier
Hulseman 1T is not to be required of neu-
trail powers that they should await the re-
cognition of the new Government by the
parent State. No principle Of public law has
been more frequently acted upon within the
past thirty years than this. Within that
period eight or ten new States have estab-
lished new governments within the limits Of
the colonial dominions of Spain on this con-
tinent, and ia Europe, the same thing has
been done by Belgium and Greece. The ex-
istence of all these Governments was recog-
nised by some Of the leading powers of Eu-
rope, as well as by the United States before
it was acknowledged by the States from
which they had separated themselves"
This modification" will doubtless surprise
the minister from the new Kingdom of lta-
ly, whose existence has, as yet, been ac-
knowledged by but few Of the Powers of
Chrstendom, and portion of whose terrific
ry is still held by an authority which denies
the legitimacy of the new Kingdom. 1t
will surprise the world to know that the
United States tenders passports to Foreign
Representative, because his government re-
cognizes the principle which the United
States fought seven long years to vindicate
and establish
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-18


The following is letter from the Secreta-
ry of State, 50 the agent Of the owners of the
ewo sea steamers seized some time ago by
Governor Letcher.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Sir: Washington, May lG, 1861 -.
have received your letter of yesterdays
date, asking ME to give you in writing my
reasons for considering an acceptance on
your part of Governor Letchers proposition
to purchase the steamships YORKTOWN and
jamestown, recently seized by his orders.
and now in his possession, an act Of treason.
With this request readily comply.
An insurrection has broken out in several
of the States Of This Union, including Viz
GINA, designed to overthrow the Govern
meut of the United States. The executive
authorities Of the State are parties to that In
surrection, and, so, are public enemies.
Their action in seizing or buying vessels to
be employed in executing that design IS not
merely without authority OF. law, but is trea-
son. 1t is treason for any person to glys
aid and comfort to public enemies. 10 sell
vessels to them which it is their purpose To
use as ships Of war, is to give them aid and
comfort. TO receive money from them IN
payment for vessels which they have selzed
for those purposes, would be to attempt to
convert the unlawful seizure into sale, ana
would subject the party so offending to the
pains and penalties of treason, and the "oV-
eminent would not hesitate to bring the Of
fender to punishment.
| am, sir, your obsdient servant.
WILLIAM II. SEWARD,
To G. HEINskEN, Esq.
Agent of the New York and Virginia
Steamship Company, Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-18

The. N. Y. Day Book says that out OF o.
Democratic papers daily received at ina.
otlss, not eas is in favor Of az Invasion los o.
tho South, Ssff*5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-18

Richard Il. Du!any, Robert Carter and
John Scott, Esqrs., arrived at Harpcr's Fer
ry on Saturday last, bearing with them q
fve-horse team filed with provisions, the
contribution Of citizens from the UpperviIle
neighborhood OIL udouu county, for the Ken
lucky troops stationed at uarper's Ferry
The supply consisted Of -four, bread, IS hams,
besides other articles. A company Of sixty
men have been supplied fer several weeks
past by the citizens of the vicinity Of Hills
borough with fuLd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-18

The proceedings of what is still called the
Union Meeting" in Berkeley county, Va,
doubtless express the views Of nearly all
those who still hold on to the peculiar opin-
ions there expressed, in this section of the
state. We have not q word to say against
the worth, responsibility and intelligence Of
those who composed the meeting. Their
language is earnest, and Recommendations 1t
is respectful-and, as citizens Of free com
monwealth, called by law to decide upon
the subject which they discuss they are en-
titled TO hold and express their opinions, in
their county meeting, freely and fearlessly.
1t is probable, too, thas some not agreeing
with them in their conclusions rs to the
best course now to be adopted, may unite
with them, in dissenting from some Of the
movements in this state But when they
ask if this can be Holy War. We answer, in
80 far as it is weged against the South, it is
an unjust and unconstitutional War; when
they protest" against the excuses IN Flrgi-
MIA, they should still more violently protest
against the conduct Of Linc0n's adminlstra-
.ion-and when they oppose separation from
& broken up government, they should show
how longer continuance under such gov
ernment, is compatible with the preservation
Of our rights, or regard to our best inter-
ests. Indeed, the course Of events seems to
have merged all other questions into the.
one of resisting further aggression from the
North. In all that the meeting says favora-
bic 70 settlement of difficulties peacefully, if
possible-we heartily concur. We want TO
see eur land spared the blood gaitiness of
civil war. Why cannot we now agree to
separate soihtout 0ar7 When war RACES the
separation will be complete. 1t can be no
more if peace should prevail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-18

The course pursued by the Administration
at Washington towards Maryland, will, it is
probable, more closely unite the people Of
Virginia in their determination to uphold
und sustain the action OF our State Conven-
ton, 10 severing their Connection with 4 gov
ernment where laws are set at defiance, pow
az usorped, and the rights and liberties Of the
people trampled upon. No Virginian, we
are sure, will ever wish to see the soil OF his
native State polluted by the tread OF an army
for the suhiugation of her sister Southern
States, or to awe into submission her own
people. And to this complexion it has ap-
parentlv come at last; for it has been clear
i demonstrated that State will not even be
oiL,wed 10 maintain neutral position IN thiS
conflict. the administration will not pei NIT
tina mad fanatics Of the North will not
aIlnw it There would then seem to be but
one course for Virginia to pursue. Her
N ,rto is resistance to tyranny-snd tyranny
and oppression she will resist come from
what quarter they may. The final over
,hrn,y Of the uniLn lies not at our door-it
is not OF our choosing. We gre now called
upon, when honor and liberty are at stake, to
show to the common enemy Of cur just rights,
tina: we are united people in our own State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-18

DR.. Alexander Small has been appointed
ccnmissary st the military post at YORK, Pa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-18

In reference to the staten ent about ar.
Breckenridge, it is now understood that Col
Anderson derived his information in refer
ooca 10 that gentlemen from person on the
train to Harrisburg, and merely ment'ooeo
it 10 Governor Curtin as gratifying report
and did not give it as 8 fact.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-18

Ex-President Buchanan having missed
some numbers of the National Intelligencer,
writes to the Office of that Journal to obtain
them, and INDUCES in some common place
remarks On the state of the country which
egive below. The mention Of Gen. Beaure-
gard as MAJOR Beauregard, is characteristic.
MIR. B. says:
Several items in, the Inteligencer have
awakened my attention to the facility with
which military gentlemen relieve themselves
from their oaths and change their allegiance
4 military oath hos ever been held sacred in
all ages and in all Countries Besides the
solemn sanctions of religion, there is super
added the highest appeal 20 personal honor.
Each military officer swears that he will
bear true allegiance to the United States,
and serve them honestly and faithfully against
all their enemies and opposers WHATSOEVER
They DC not swear ~ support the COnstitu-
tiUn OF anY State. Educated by the United
States, they belong to the Federal Govern
meut in peculiar sense. Whilst can i'm
agine why an officer might resign rather
than shed the blood Of citizens Of his native
State in war, yet it is difficult to excuse or
palliate the next step, which is to 90 over to
the enemy and make war upon the time
hunored flag Of the country. Major Beaure-
gard, when he discharged the first gun against
Fort Sumter, lighted a flame which it will
require Il long time to extinguish!. The peo-
pie OF the North, at present, are enthusiastic
cally unanimous. They never were aroused
until that shot was fired | often warned
S1uthern gentlemen that this would be the
inevitable result"