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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23
GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Fourth Day-Morning Session--The AS
sembly met in Philadelphia, at9 O'Clock on
Monday morning, and was opened with a
beautiful and appropriate prayer by the
Rev. DR.. Bergen.
Owing to the inclemency Of the weather
the attendance of persons in the galleries
was rather sparse.
The minutes Of the preceding meeting
were read and approved, with some slight a
mendments
The Judicial Committee made a brief re-
port upon matters of church or Synodlcal
interest only, which was finally adopted.
The Committee of Secretaries Of the diff
ferent Boards to report upon the alteration
of the Home and Foreign record to weekly
newspaper was called.
The chairman made a short statement
showing the reason that they could not re-
port at that time, on account Of not having
had sufficient time.
DR.. Jones read the report of the Commit
tee for the relief of disabled ministers, which
gives the following statistics:
They have disbursed from the fund the
sum of SG7S, 200, which had been divided
mong "A ministers, % widows, and two fam
lies of orphans. They also report having a
balance of 81 AGO. The amount contributed
so far this year is S5,30S. The Committee
complain of the insigniicance Of the contri-
buttons TO the lund. as their expenditures
for the next year will be even greater than
the preceding.
A Committee was appointed to take the
matter in charges
Afternoon Sesson-A letter was read
which was penned by the Rev. Mr.. Thorn
! we'll of Columbia S. c., chairman of the
Committee on Book Discipline, stating why
the ordinance Of the last session could not
be complied with. The main reason he
urged was on account of the disturbed state
of tho country. He had been unable to call
the committee together. He closed his let
ter in the following language: "May God
restore harmony and good will between your
| country and NINE"
The Judicial Commissioner reported upon
the protest of Rev Robert j. Breckenridge
and others against the Synod Of kentucky;
for that the Synod held and decided in sub
| stance that under section fourth of the iii
teenth chapter of the Presbyterian form of
| government, none but members OF 4 Church
in good standing could vote On the election
of pastors, and that Of such persons, none
could vote who did not contribute his Just
proportion according to his own engagements
or the rules of the congregation to all It's ne
cessary expenses.
On which the Committee recommended
that, whereas the form of government does
not exclude those from voting for Il pastor
who are members Of the congregation, but
not members Of the Church, provided they
Il
form OF government. Chapter 18th, section
+.
They therefore recommended that the com
plant be sustained, and that the decision OF
the Synod be reversed.
The report was, after very lengthy de-
bate, adopted, and the Assembly adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

The Third Congressional Union ConVen-
ton of Maryland, assembled in Temperance
Temple Baltimore, Tuesday afternoon f0r
the purpose of selecting suitable candidate
to represent the district in the next Congress-
C. L. L. Leary was nominated upon the ba-
sis of Internationally maintaining lnvlo,
late the dignity and honor of the feoefal
Government. ofsustaining the integrity Oh
the Federal Constitution, and of securing the
perpetuity Of the Federal Union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

The Board Of Council In Louisville, Ky,
passed Il resolution TO welcome Major An
derson TO that city. but the board OF Alder
dermen would not concur in it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

We learn from the Greensville rs. C.,)
"Mountaineer," that the Hon. j. L. Orr,
late speaker of the House of Representa-
tiyes Of the United States, proposes to raise
=. full regiment for the service Of the Con-
E.derate States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

The Tribune's Cairo correspondent says
the embargo on supplies now includes all
the Kentucky towns, unless it can be shown
that their home market needs replenishment.
This is understood to be from instructions
from Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

As matter of considerable Importance to
military men, and the public generally, we
append statement OF the geographical ar
rangcment of the Army Departments Of the
United States, corrected up to this date.-
They are as follows:
Department Of the East.-Ths department
has been subdiyided into three parts, Us fol-
| lows:
Department of Washing ton.-Thc Dis
| trct Of Columbia, according TO its original
boundary, Fort Washington and the country
adjacent, and the State of Maryland, includ-
ing Bladenshurg ard baltimore. Head
Quarters at Washington.
Department Of the SOutb.-EaStern lir-
GINA, North Carolina, and Tennessee
Head Quarters Fort Monroe, Va.
Department Of Annapolis The country
for twenty miles on each side OF the railroad
from Annapolis to the city Of Washington,
as far rs BIadenSbugg, lead. Quarters
at Annapolis.
Department Of Pennsylvania The State
of Pennsylvania. the State of Delaware; all
of Maryland not embraced in the foregoing
-Head-Qu&rters at PhiIadcl
phIa.
Department Of the Wcst.-The country
west of the Mississippi River and east Of the
Rocky Noun tains, except those portions of
it included within the limits Of New Mexico.
Headquarters 1T St. Louis, Mo.
Department of Texas-The Government
not having issued any new orders relative to
this department, and the forts having been
evacuated it may be said to remain in sta,u
quo.
Department Of New Mexico The Terri
tory Of New Mcx;co.-Head, Quarters at
Santa Fe.
Department of the Pacifc-The country
west of the Rocky Mountains.- lead Quar-
tiers at San Francisco.
Department Of Utah.-The Territory Of
Utah, ezcept the portion Of it lying west Of
the 18th degree Of west longitude. Head
Quarters at Camp Floyd
There will probably be three or four
more subdivisions Of the late Department OF
the east, to meet the, requirements OF the
service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

Col. Bates regiment Of Tennessee 'olun'-
teer,, reached Richmond yesterday morning
at 2 o'clock. They did not leave the cars
until 10 o'clock, A. NJ. Among the officers
is Capt Michael Cluskey, formerly POST .
master to Congress. and for some time pas''
editor of the Memphis Avalanche
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

The English papers by the Parana state
that Denmark was actively preparing for a
conflict with Prussia. In regard to some ad-
vice from Lord Palmerston, the Prussian
Prime Minister remarked in the Prussiun
Chamber, that Prussia, thank God, need
not in any way sacrifice her independence
for the friendship of any power"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

The Washington National Republican,
heads an account Of the Sewal's Point en-
gagement-"Fi Assault on Virginia."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

John BELL, 10 public speech last week,
avowed his readiness to take his place IN the
ranks and march in the defence ofthe South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23
Seizure Of telegraph Dispa tohes.

On Monday, Marshal Milward, by order
of the United States government, proceeded
to all the various telegraph Offices III Ph'la-
delpha having lines OF wires running to the
South, and took possession of all the tele-
graphic dispatches that had been left for
Transmission southwark. At the same hour
similar movement took place in every
Northern city and town where an Office had
been established. Whether or not any ex-
cepticn to this rigid surveillance will be
made in the case Of dispatches 10 the federal
capital, is not yet definitely known.
In New York the accumulated dispatches
of the last two months were seized. The
Tribune pronounces it bold stroke by gov
ernmcnt," and adds:
1.-The object was to obtain evidence of the
operations of the Southerners with their
Northern accompllces, which the confidential
kilograms passing between them could NEST
certainly furnish. The seizures i'll all the
principal cities we're made at precisely the
same time, 80 as to prevent the destruction
Of evidence which might have followed the
receipt of warning from any particular
point. The whole matter was managed
with the greatest srcresy, and 80 well plan
ned that the project was a complete success
By this bold manmuvre the government has
obtained possession of Il mass of evidence Of
the greatest Importance. The secret opera.
tons Of Northern traitors are LAID bare, and
those who have aided and allotted the rebel
lion are now completely at the mercy Of the
officers Of the law.
In this city alone the dispatches in the
hands Of the federal officers amount to many
thousands, aud include, of course, !nforma-
ton in regard to the purchase of arms, am
munition and equipments, purchase and out
fit Of vessels, diplomatic and financial ar
rangcments, the negotiation Of southern
loans, the purchase and treachery Of army
and navy officers, the secret plans for dlv1d-
ing the people Of the North, the progressive
operations of government toward Snppresslng
the rebellion, and every other imaginable
species of testimony which the parties would
wish kept secret. To overhaul such Il
mountain Of papers as this will require some
time and much trouble; but the work, in the
hands of an efficient marshal or Superinten-
dent of police, will be promptly, tcarlcs5iy
and thoroughly prosecuted"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

Com. Tatnall, of the Confederate Navy, is
at the Mills House, Charleston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

The Detroit Free Press says that q bill
has been introduced for reyiVing and re-en-
acting the old sedition law of sixty years
ago, which would visit with the severest
penalty any man who should write or pub
hsh anything derogatory or in opposition to
the Federal or State Governments. 1t pun
ishes with five years incarceration IN the
penitentiary, any man who should even lam
poou or ridiculo in any way whatever either
government. The first section OF the bill
is to this effect: That if any person,
while any war, rebellion or insurrection,
exists against the United States, or against
this State, shall publish or cause to be pub
lished, any seditiOus address, pamphlet, pa
per, notice, letter, advertisement, picture,
1 esigu, or any other printed, engraved, or
photographic matter, to bring into haired
and contempt the constitution and govern
ment of the United States rs lawfully estab-
lished, OF to excite unlawful opposition to
the government Of the United States or Of
this State, he shall. on conviction thereof,
be punished by Imprisonment in the State
prison for q term of not more than five
years, or by fine Of not moro than ten
thousand dollars"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

The Parapa, whose news, teIegraphed
from St. Johns, give the first intimation of
the possibility that England would recognize
the Southern Confederacy, as belligerents,
50 far as letters Of marquis are concerned,
arrived on Saturday at Boston. Strangely,
though mail steamer, she brought no mail
Papers in the hands Of passengers furnish
the following In the debate in the House
of Commons, on Monday, May 9th between
Mr.. Gregory and Lord John RUSSELL the
latter stated as follows :-"As to the letters
of marquee there was precedent IN the
case Of Greece when it separated from Tur-
key The right of thas country to issue let
tiers Of marQue was allowed, and the law
officers Of the crown, who had been consul
ted, had declared that such right would
belong TO the Southern Contederacy." The
city article of the London Times of May It'll,
saws that the Ministers were to be again 10
terrogated on the Sth in regard to letters OF
Inarque, blockade &C., and adds: Every
event now happening in America seems to
tell US that upon the extent Of our rights as
a neutral power, must depend for some time
vet to come, the continuance of the manu-
factories of Lancashire and the maintenance
of our commercial relations with our best
customers"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

The present state Of the South illustrates,
in q striking degree, the immense advantage
Of railroads as 3 means Of defence against
attack, and especially il countries sparsely
populated. Without railroads, it would be
practically impossible for the South to con-
centvate a iasge army IL any point, whereas
now, it is DOT only practicable 10 do shas but
to move such armies from point to point, as
different places are menaced from time to
time. Norfolk, Richmond, Charleston, Mem
phs, New Orleans, and (now) Pensacola,
are all connected togetker 10y u network Of
railroads. for the transportation of men, sup
plies, and ordnance. These railroads, SO in
valuable for defence, do not avail for inva-
sion, except in maintaining the occupation of
the country after it is conquered. That
command Of the seas, which enables Mr..
Lincoln to attack any point on the Southern
coast, and which thus Denaces the whole OF
it, is to Il certain extent counterbalanced By
this power Of the South to concentrate, by
means of railroads, her whole d!sposabje
strength upon any point which may be as
sailed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23
ALEX A NDRlA:

The Washington Republican believes that
Cen Scott intends to delay forward move
nents until cold weather, and thereupon'
while acknowledging the military genius OF
that commander. declares that he is not the
..non for the tiIaess" TheRepublican wants
70 make quick work Of it. Gen. Scott seems
- 4h;nL thas "slow and asve' is the word.
Move they may, Soon or late, but the con
o,ostv can never BE- accomplished. They
NAV stir Up hates that centuries will not
extinguish, destroy trade, and give over to
ruin, the peaceful arts and gentle influences
which make civilization blessed They may
in defiance alike of the Constitution they
profess TO support, and the free principles so
dear to every American heart, subject the
dearest liberties Of the citizen to the caprice
of military commander. They may block
ade and she'll and burn. They may seize
cities and hold them by the tayonet; impris-
on citizens, and arrest, by the sword, the witt
Of habeas corpus-but after all this has
been done, the only conquest made, will be
3 conquest over the liberties Of those States
and people that have urged and sustained
the usurpations, and not over the few acres
Of Southern soil, and the few thousand
Southern citizens who may be temporarily
subject to their control.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

Mr.. Bayard, of Delaware, has issued an
address, the substance ofwhich is, that he is
in favor of acknowledging the Southern Con
iederacv, and will resign his seat in the
Senate if the policy of the Government is
coercive. and if his constituents require him
To sunport that policy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

The New York Tribune says: The adj
journed meeting Of the Wheeling Convention
Of the 4th fJune, will be attended by dele
gates from counties east Of the mountains,
and the Convention will be urged to declare
the conduct Of the authorities of Richmond
il ablication of alilegitimate power, their
acts usurpations. and the actors rebels and
traitors. Instead Of dividing the State. the
policy will be proposed of forming a Provi-
siona Government for the whole State, and
an election will be proposed for Governor
and State officers. These measures will be
sustained by all the powers Of the General
Gnvernment.'
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-04

IRON WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, April 3-Mr. Corxin the newly ap-
pointed Aniscr 70 Mexico has been rendered the soop
OF war Cnmberland TO convey him 20 Mexico. He i
specially charged with making treaty. IL possible, with
the GoEeinmsnt OF Mexico, which il preliminary 60
other movements by the Administration.
Toe indications are that diplomatic relations between
the United States and Peru will soon be resumed
IL Is ascerained that the French consuIs resident in
the Confederate States have received instructions direct
rom France Instead Of through the Minister at Wash
ington, relative to the facAtisn of commerce between
those ates aud France.
Although no official notification of the coming Of the
French and English fleets has been received here gen.
usmen In prominent positions are satisfied that the
movement IS for the purpose of observing political events
in the South
The continued presence Of Col Ben. McCulloch in
Richmond viewed in conjunction with the call for
sion convention in that city on the 6lh exoites much
attention 10 Washington especially in army circles
Loman Hurst has been appointed naval storekeeper at
Norfolk William G. Webb chief clerk Of the navy yard
George Murray muster cooper and Charles W. Goodwin
master abOrer.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-04
LATER FROM EUROPE.

Nav YORK, April 3rd The steamship America, from
here.
Her commercial advces report Cotton sales for the
week amounting to $4,000 bales including 10000 for
export and the same amount on speculation The mar
ket closed firm at TO SS higher than the previous
week. The estimated sales for Saturday were S 900
bAles including O00 to spectators and exportersthe
market closing firm with upward tendency under the
influence of the Adriaes news, which arrived out the
2Srd.
Breadstu1s were quiet and firm.
Provisions quiet aud steady
Bank rates bad been reduced to psr cent Consols
81 81 to 90 Is.
The French Legislative Body have rejected the amend
ment to the Emperors al res for the withdrawal OF the
troops from Rome, and adopted the whole address by
vote Of 2lS against Il.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-04
A TnREATENED MEXICAN RAID rPnN TEXAE

THREATENED MEXICAN RAID UPON TEXAS
NEw ORLEANS, April S.-Advices from Texas state
that Col Ford the commander Of the Texas regiment Of
Mounted Ringers has reliable information from Natamo-
rs that Gen. Ampuda with three thou and is with
in sixty miles, marching on Brownsville Ampudia had
despatched express to Msamoras with pacards and
handbis announcing that Texas rghtfuly belongs TO
Mexico that she has longer tae support of the Fede
raj Government and that now the time retake ker
Reulorcemens in large numbers said to be rapidly
joining him Col Ford has ordered all the heavy guns
and ordnance stores at BrazOs to be Immediately
moved to the scene of anticipated difficulties
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-04

BlLr0RT Apr3 active and 12 cents .her-sll knds
1881. Wheat sl3f1l 81; white fLaOGsSl51 Corn
seadymxed a5S cents yellow 6oJ6l cents; white 6 l65
Provisions steady and unchanged Coffee 40
lS]. cents whisky steady at ~. DIS cents
NEw YosE April Gotten d-m-Upand middlng l2'. Flour
heayy-SoGAtrn unchanged Wheat quiet Corn has decnng
6tJtS white hern t12
yellow 6-Gf ces lily .teady At ls csuts eady
-MuscovadI a. &C.. Col sezdy-R0 IL Gs3i Java H.
NoIases uac! SSI Turpenns Dun st $500
Rosln ~ Sd stocks DIN a,d loser New
t-als - Wins inias 10 Missogr . 63's.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-04

CHARLESTON, Aprl 2.--Tne Convention are in ret
session discus sin; the Co tuiicn Of the Confederate
Suites It will doubl be IA i6ei tomorrow by a
large minority
CHARLESTON, April 3-Tte Convention tc-lay Nv
voc of l4y 10 - ratified the Constitution Several Of
those voting in the negative will change their votes to-
morrow when the opposition will be reduced to 10 or
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-04
FROM SOUTU AMERICA

NEw YoST Auril The steamer Northern Light
fou A puwal the 18th, brings advces from Peru, to
the It Ct that President Moreno Of Ecuador has been
intriguing for the annexation Of his country to France
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-04

y,ucral ElscrIes-Ths election Of siicsrs Of the
cay So" ~. ordinary quietude. Notwithstanding the
vh Nv - sppy party test All the old officers we're
ssie@ s,ceet Mr. Frederick Butler, High Constable,
eecEs, In favor Of Me-. J. II. Digges, nomnee Of
vao IAN Church meeting. The following IS state
tAo r.ay,lt.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-04

A Wilkinson, $50 1876 900 2e'9
cry COUNCIL.
Lg,rson Hdrd-N. B. Hill 55O; r o. Haskins 5t5:
u G,calor sol, W. II. Richardson 300, A Y. Stokes
V.Fsru Hard Go. X Crucbfed $50; James A.
st SO. David J. Burr 200. r. r. Grattan 752: Thos
n Wtpne 5,S: q. W. Randolph $40; James NJ TAYLOR
az Thos. SAMSON sli; Vim. C. Allen 225.
Vars Ward Jos K. Anderson 9uS; d j. Saun-
l.-. 500. l.. W GazabroOk Sos; 5. D. DenoOn ISL;
TIsmirr GrHn 529; Thos C. Eppes ego, Ro F. NORRIS
ssh Cb4s G. Elicit lf5.
First i've in each hist elected. The only change is
bs election Of Mr.. Wynne In Madison Ward who takes
m, place Of Mr.. 10. r. HOWsOn, who declined to be
eudidite.
FuR HUSriNGS COURT.
F,rso, H1TJ.-C. Hill ga; K. d. SanNav 57S;
e ,o,re z SadIer, SIS, Vim. Taylor, j33; A. r. Pico
4fs. j. NJ g,in-, So, r A J. Clopton, 500; c. W
Alien Pos T. J. Stake, 262, y. N. Lee 26S John Ha-
gan l6l
{,0g Ward R. NJ Burton, 1852; J. J. Biuford,
lo65 Jas Bray, 1919, J X. Caskie, lUlg; W. b. Smith
tsl. w. Tompkins $50.
The poll books in Monroe Ward we're not added up
b1t We earn al the Aldermen we're duly elected
Th, only change is in Madison Ward-Mr. Smith suc-
cesis Mr. Trabue, who declined a reelection
The Iesu Of he ele,ion shows that the people paid
bat Lille respect 70 the accommodations o. the uOmjns
ting meetings-"Un0nis;s" aud "Secessiouis,s" alike
slaria. defeat.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-04
EpuCArrON.

HEns. PHILIP MAYO Win reopen her SCHOOL a.
MI Gycaors Church. ffth street. between Bread and hs
sha on the rst Monday She will receive few small
row, Terms ssO per session Of months. jyis-u
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-04

PENSACOLA, April Lieut.. Bergman, commander Of
the u vessel WyandO,te ced yesterday OF braiu fever
Lieut.. B. was a Nirginian
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-04
MILLINERY FALL TRADE. 1860.

DESIRE to call attention 10 removal from No. 100 Main
street TO the commedous building No Main ad
"sPoTswooD HOTEL
between sh and Streets where prepared exhibit srg
stock Of
MILLINERY GOODS
and readymade Millinery Aicss than heretofore consisting Of
SIX straw and Bonnes Bonnet Pumes Ribbons French
and American Flowers Bridal Wreaths Dresses Dress
Gaps Berts Grape and Muslin Collars
fsps and Cloaks Riches and Tabs all STYLES
In connection with the general Millinery business viii
ture to order Cosks Mants Of all kinds the latest fash
Ion able styles at reasonable prices All receive prompt
and special attention N c. BARTON,
sci 229 Main st.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-04
AUCTION SALES.
RUTURE nAYa.
ny DUNLOP, Mosouax 4 co. Auo1s.

ny DUNLOP, Mosouag co. AucTs
NARGO MALE OF SUG n aud rIOLAssEs
- tAuctiOn.-On WEDnEsDA. 10th iEtt eots ending a,
1917 O'Clock vi sell Auction store the cargo OF n.
schF ID. q Williams, say - .4I
$50 hhss ssgsr, ranging from fair prime qsaiiy
225 bbis. aud
1O9 halfbbls, thoiee quality Molasses
T7ys Under $780, cash. over 1900 months credit ne
gotiahe paper.
f The win take piaes without regard weahsr ard
Mt O O'clock give dealers attend the car
20 sale 81 Rio Coffee, by messr,. Crenshaw Co.
api-us DUNLOP. MoNCUBEk CO.. Auets
CARGO sALE $500 BAGS RIO COFFEE AZ
~ AUCrfOE-nn W DNksDAY l0h April, will fe ct
ton, warehouse tn Bssinihe cng, Of brig Virginia.
arrived direct kio de Janeiro, sting
$500 bags prime Rio COFFEE la double saks selected
pre'sy for IN market
Samples ere nos u exhibition At cur Office.
TtRYs-T Under 90 cash OVER 800 nths credit for ap
proved sgGtiabe paper.
Sse vi take place at IN O'Clock A. Immediately after
Messrs. Dunlop, Moncure Co.'S sale Of Sugar.
CRENsIIAW 4 Co,
ap3-7t Richmond, Va