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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17
LOCAL 1T Il n 3

The CANAL--The Washington Star says:
The reports from Dam No. 4, on the Ca
nal continue to be Of the mDst conflicting
character. Some entertain the opinion that
the damage can be repaired 10 ten days, or
two weeks, while others ;usist that IL can
not be done 10 less than six weeks to two
months. As we before remarked, We believe
it to be impossible for tue most experienced
in such matters to arrive at anything Ike
a correct conclusion in regard to the amount
IT damage done, until after the water at that
point shall have subsidized. Since our report
of last Saturday % boats have arr''ed--'o
of them from Cumberland, bringing ABOUT
Q 900 tons Of coal, and ;he remainder frou
different points with four, grain, hay, BARK
wood, limestone, &c. The receipts OF tolls
at the Georgetown Collectors office Tor the
same period, amounts to So, $40.
Tue expenditures of the Corporation OF
Alexandria, are estimated BY the Auditor at
$l06,333, and the receipts, from resources
other than taxation, Sll,035; leaving $685.
29S to be provided for by taxation.
CoNFIRuED.--The Senate has confirmed
the appointment of T. w. Asbby, as Post
master at Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17
The Ma rkCts.

BALTIMORE, May l5-Flour is heavy; How
ard street and Ohio 81 37t City Mills held at
S4U06S4l2! Wheat is steady, and generally
unchanged good 10 prime white lisa !Sc.;
fair to prime red lO26 O6c.-the lower grades
are heavy Corn is firm; white 6OH63c; yell
low 6e.a6Sc. Whisky is very dull and nomi-
nal, al goa !Gic Provisions are dull and droor-
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17
rongress.

,. on Saturday, Mr.. Clay,
b The ''D. ;,,ss on Commerce. reported
., c Of sppsspri.'ioo' for improving
/, b.. ,,. ~ ard barbors as were recommend
'' ,,, .Ss BY the War Department, :.
t's . ,'f going to destruction; and against
' i~pfsrsnso'. not so e, recommended.
"'s s. u.s. reported bill for construct
VI Ss, ...ck Railroad along Psnnsyl-
~ '. ..oD. in Washington city :,
Ms '''' ;o;o, resolution authorizing the
49, ;; give notice to the government OF
Ps''i'''|,1, y, termination OF the treaty
a'''', ,,,erpuen, of June, 1876.
ta '1 s,s}is introduced bill to deepen
NJ M Il the Potomac river in the VI
', ,, % p.,,.. presented . petition from 0'''-
NJ ~..bogtou. praying an endowment
80, ~ n ne, or l,ods to Columbia College, OF
f - R,,. presented a plumber Of petitions
M MI he legislative Assembly Of Minnesota ssSs,
~ ,.a,o to donations Of land Tor school,
....r and other purposes.
'. ~. bill authorizing the judges OF the
:, PEI .,i.ory Of Minnesota to discharge GER
-. memorial from citizens Of Dacotah,
.,,, the early organization OF that Ter
.@! ..d . hill, "a
I'm, Georgetown of taxation for the e1-
. a of making and repairing roads west
4 Rock Creek
l.. no House of Representatives, on Sat
..,., Mr.. R. W. Latham was brought to
=. ~, in pursuance of previous order, to
ZOO, Tor his absence from the city after
',.,,, bssp summoned as witness before
=. W;,le,'s Point investigating committee
, .,,,eusnt of Mr.. Latham, addressed to
1. Sneaker. Was read. 10 it be sets forsh
:. ,.s.,o. for his absence, disavows any
.,..nso, to the authority Of the House
.,,;oO. private pressing business engage
mi. and save he is now ready to appear
.;,,. The committee.
Mr. Haskin made a few explanatory re-
,.. with reference to his action, - CHAIR
=, Of the select committee, in the premises
d cOucluded by Offering resolution, which
!, sdos,ed, that Mr.. Latham be discharged
I'D custody on his appearing aud gi'int
,imony before the investigating committee
Nr. Latham bad Voluntarily returned.
The House passed a number Of private bill
ich were reportedo on favorably blythe Com
tee Of the Whole.
Mr.. Smith, Of Illinois. from select CON
;,se to which the subject was referred, asi
leave to make a report, accompanied oy
| TO sppor ton the clerks and messenger
the Departments at Washington, among To
,srsl States aud Territories and the ID.
c, Of Columbia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
Another Ra,Iroad p,sas,er.

AnOtneT nhTFTV "u D'S''
CLEVELAND, May l5.-Au accident has &C.
CURED 90 the Lafayette and Indianapolis
Railroad--to the Cincinnati night Express.
AS the train was crossing the bridge at East
Lafayette, it gave way, preciPitatiug the
whole train into the water. The fireman
and engineer were killed. Others are repor-
ted killed and wounded.
p. S. The Conductor, Fireman, and Engl-
neer we're killed, but none others seriously
hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17
com 81 k.itCIAL.

Alexandria Fish Market, May 10.
The arrivals today were light, and the sup
ply is very small. Sales Of Shad at S9fslo y
hundred; Herring SlOGSll y thousand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17

a PORTABLE GAS-POlSAL& STUMP
are Agents for the sale OF new article OF Gas
winch gives beautiful light, and 10 represent
Gu 70 cost but ore half a cent an hour.
nv u, $50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17
SALE THIS DAY.

SALE THIS DAY.
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE PRO-
PERTY-Under authority OF deed OF
trust from John Howell, and wife, to me, dated
January /, 1853, and duly recorded, | will offer
for sale, by auction, on Monday, the l7h day Of
May, 1851, at IL o'clock, A. NJ, at the front
door of the Mayors office, in the city OF Alex
lxA andria, the three story BRICK HOUSE,
G1 and LOT OF GROUND, in said city, situa-
ted on the east side of Fairfax street. near TO,
and south OF, King street, now occupied by said
Howell, together with the four feet slip of
ground, extending from the rear OF said ground
to "Printers' Alley Terms at sale.
NH lU-2awtd &C BRADLEY, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17

ETANTED TO HIRE tor the remainder
w of the year, or by the month, a good
Cook Washer. and Ironer. None need apply
except they can come well recommended APP
pIication can be made al the Gazette office.
my Eff
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17

a SEWING MACHINES.-THo kinds OF
;hese Machines may be seen at the Auc,ion
Nore Of POISAl. g. STUMP. which do their
work well, and with great rapidity.
my lit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17
Georgetown Cattle Market, May IS.

The offerings OF beet cattle at the drove yards
Yesterday, amounted to about 325 head-25O oil
which were purchased by District butchers, at
1920 $500 on the hooi, equal 10 Ss.3Ed3lO
nett. Sheep 4!c per h. Lambs - 5oaS35 81
DER head. Veal Calves 5f6c per ID gross.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17

rT,HE MARSHALL HOUSE.. r. GRiGS:
BY, Proprietor--The MARSHALL
HOUSE is iavorably known TO the travelling
community and most respectfully announce
to my friends, and the public generally, that
am prepared for the reception OF visitors
My BEDROOMS are large and well iurnsa-
Ell: NV SERVANTS polite and attentive; my IA
BILE supplied with every deicacy OF the season.
and nv BAR with the choicest LIQUORS. In
fine, no pains shall be spared to render my guests
comfortable. ,.,z,-
H PoRrERs and ONyIBUsEs regular IN aush,
dance At the arrival and departure OF cars ana
boats. Very respectfully cr,ccux
my 5-eOlm j. n. VNION"'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17
Tn. Weather In the south,

New ORLEANS, May l5-At seven o'clock
this morning, the thermometer stood at TO-.
The weather is perfectly clear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17

NEW GARDEN.-The subscriber agent
~ for William Hughes, of Washington city,
respectfully informs the public that he has re-
moved from Summer Hill, and taken the Lot on
the west 81 .e OF HooH's run. belonging to Mrs.
Catherine Deilz where he will keep all the dii-
terent varieties Of FLOWERS and PLANTS,
selected by himself with care. In his GREEN,
HOUSE will be found al all times RAKE and
CHOICE FLOWERS He desires visit from
the ladies and gentlemen OF the city, feeling
cunfdcr, that they will be pleased with the ar.
engagements OF the grounds, and the variety and
beauty Of the PLANTS. ----
JOHN F. CHAUNCEY,
my Sim Agent Tor VIM hughes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17

DUBLIC SALE BY virtue Of an order Of
the County Court for Alexandria County,
rendered at its April term, 1858, will, on me
18th dayof Nay, at 10 O'Clock, expose TO sale, the
following property One Steam Engine and
Boiler one small Lathe with rest; one Screw
Lathe with taps and dies; one Vice; one large
Lathe Head and Slide rest; one Drill Press; one
Chuck Lathe with rest Skating and Pullies.
contained in the building on Union street, lately
occupied by Entwisle 4 Moore, and owned by
Mrs. F.. Monroe Sale to take place on the
premises. Terms, cash.
NV l5-3t JOSEPH PADGETT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17

MORE NEW Goods have this day re-
wi ceived splendid assortment of CLOTHS,
tASSIMERES ASD VESTlNGS, black and
fancy. for Spring and Summer; TO which call
the attention OF my customers and all who may
be in want OF fine and handsome suit. AT
No. % South Royal street.
49,, ia A. S. ROBINSON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17

DEF AND TONGUES
ID 1000 lbs. Smoked Beef Rounds
dozen Beef Tongues, smoked
90 bbls. No. l Beef.
All the above Of my own curing, ano oi SUI
perior quality, to be had al my rnu s s~sI
morning during ., %sls os.l n the Depot at time
Ing" ~ rs aaN2sw5t. JOHN P. EMERSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17

One thousand persons were present 10 near
Mr.. Es.re,t's Grafton at the University OF
Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17

BY 5. J. CORMlCK-AucrIoSEER
DOSITIyE SALE OF STOCKS.-.A IL o.
clock, NJ, on Saturday, The 22nd of May. in
front OF the Mayors Office, in Alexandra,
will sell, without reserve ninety-eight shares Of
the capital stock OF the BANK OF ALEXAN.
DRIA, and five shares OF ASHBY'S GAP TURN.
PIKE STOCK o. FAIRFAX, Executor
nv l3-dts OF Thomas Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17

4 UCTION HOUSE, No. ll2 KISG STREEr-
n Just received fresh supply OF ID y
GOODS. We name in part, Lawns, Mourning
Goods, Ginghams, CounterpaneS, Bobblnetts,
Swiss Muslins, Collars, Sleeves Cuffs' Mourn
ing do Diaper Cambria, Dotted Swiss Muslin,
Plaid Cambrlcs, Wool rlaids, Fancy Shawls,
Insertings, Lsces, Shifting Linen, Apron Check
Handkerchieis, Kid Gloves, Cotton, Thread,
Wool, Cashmere, Doeskin do, Combs, Razor
Strops, and great variety of other Goods TOO
numerous to mention, all OF which we will sell
80 per cent. less than any other house this side
of Philadelphia.
We also call the attention OF Country Mer.
chants, strangers, and others, 10 our lot OF
BOOTS and SH0ES-Ladies Slippers, Jeffer-
sons, &c.
We are in weekly receipt Of fresh Goods OF
all descriptions. Auction every night. common
c;ng al II o'clock. POISAL h STUMP,
liz King street, Alexandria, Va.
TAYLOR x CO, Auctioneers. ap2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17

- FOR BOSTON.--The regular packet
:sbng aND0yER, Crowell, master. FOR
nelsat or passage, apply to nan ,yp..,,
my II NJ. ELDRlDGE, Union Wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17
sunk--Loss OF Life.

NASHVILLE, May l5.-Ths steamer City Of
Huntsville, sunk on Wednesday night, at
Palmyra Island, aud is total loss. Ten
lives were also lost. No particulars received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17
AL m 4 N AC.
MARINE LIST.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA-MAY Is

MARINE LlSAs
PORT OF ALExANDRIA-MAi Is
ARRIVED.
sear Sarah H. FalGoner, Terrill, New YORK;
. master. =,
schr c. L. Baylss, Tooker, New York, TO l.
! Mthahty
Scbr Embark. Donoho, Philadelphia, to s.
&!ln.
sshr Edward Slade, Bayliss, New York, fish
10 Perry 4 Pennybacker.
Schr. s. C. King, Andrews, Philadelphia, oy
ShIrn.
MEMORANDA.
SChrs Ocean, Tibbets, for Georgetown, ID u,
eld al Providence 18th inst; Allen Middleton,
j., Supple, Tor this port, sailed from Go. same
ay
Schrs. W. ". Marcy, Buck, for Georgetown
D E, and 5. +. Jones, Jones, Washington, eId'
philadelphia 18th inst.
HET HOLLANDSCH BITTER we
lave received another certificate out oil 0rahd
Rapids, Michigan, dated 10Th june, ls''-fe'
u Dane. Hollander, desires US TO publish IN
neN.euw sbode, that the HOLLAND BlIIERs
entirely cured him of Indigestion, Fever and
Debility. with which he suffered all the spring
Peter Dane is grateful to the proprietors OF 'nis
great remedy, and takes thus way OIL recon-
nending il TO his countrymen } QulNloS,.
Ed Sheboygan Nieuwsbode, She boygan, WIS
CarrIoN-Be car eiul 10 ask for B(EkhAsE
HOLLAND BlTTERS. Sold at 81 per bottle
OF bottles for S., by the sole proprietors,
BENJAMIN PAGE, JR, Il CO.,
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
Sold in Alexandria, BY PEEL SIEVENS
Wholesale Agents; WIN. A. HART, ). n
PERPOlNT, and by Druggists generally
throughout the United States. my l7-eolw
n MEXICAN MUSTANG LINlMENT.-
launsic virtue alone could insure the success
which this article has attained-lol hneu
ns,ism, Salt Rheum, Burns, Bruises, sun JOHNS
GGalds, Sprain, Pole Evil and Swelllngs urof
Horses, i, has no equal for Man or Beast Nc
rrson will be without il who has once tested ia
value "And with reference 10 the general esti
NATION of the MUSTANG LlNlMENl, car
caseruly say that no article ever performed SC
many cures in our npighborhood as this. l.
". SMITH, Ridgefeld, Conn.," S. LEITcH' esq
Hyde Park, VT writes, "that the horse was con
Adeved worthless, this case was SPAWN ou'
Nuce the free use of the MUSTANG LIN
NENT have sold him for $3.50. Your Lini'
nsnt is doing wonders up here Such testlmo.
ny is reaching us every day. The halt Is no,
iOld Every family should have II. Beware Of
limitations. The genuine MUSTANG is sold
bysl respectable dealers ,hrou5 bout the world
BARNES 4 PARK, Proprietors.
New York, my l7-eolm ------
q SEWING MACHINES.-T~o kinds o.
these Machines may be seen al the AUCTION
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17

r IFE INSURANCE.-Ifp perfect security be
desirable, the MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY affords it in great.
er ratio than any other Company IN the United
States having over
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17

n FOR BOSTON.-The regular pscke'
.schr. SEARSVlLLE, Sears, master. FOL
".lsAt or passage. apply to
Is N. ELDRlDGE, Union WbN!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17

HNRUSTEE'S SALE OF A VALUABLE
FARM IN ALEXANDRIA COUNTY.
VIRGINIA. By virtue of deed Of trust bear
ing date on the l4th Of July, 1857, record
ed in Liber S, No. 3, page 297, OF the land re-
cords of Alexandria, the undersigned, trustee,
will, on Tuesday, the Goth DAY Of .9pr1l ls5s,
at 2 O'clock NJ, on the premises, sell at public
auction, the valuable FARM, known as sum
MER HILL, containing ONE HUNDh''-
AND FIFTY ACRES, on the Washington and
Alexandria Turnpike Road, and about midway
between the two cities.
"a The Improvements consist OF large and
IN substantial FRAME DWELLING, in ex-
celIent repair. together with Stables, Servants
Houses, and all necessary out buildings. About
| 100 acres are in good state OF cultivation, ana
the residue in Wood and Timber.
This FARM is situated within half hours
drive of the markets of Washington, George
town, and Alexandria, and possesses advantages
rarely met with. The land is OF excellent
quality, and produces good crops OF Gram and
Grasses, and is regarded as one Of the most de-
sirable farms in the county.
TERMS OF SALE-A sufficient amount In casn
TO pa the expenses of the sale, and S6,OOO win
interest from the l4th of July, 1857; and the
residue payable on the l4th day OF January,
1855: the deferred payments 10 bear interest,
and TO be secured by the bond OF the purchaser,
and deed of trust on the property.
Major Tochman, residing on the premises, will
shew them to any one desiring TO purchase
|. LOUIS KINZER, Trustee.
NH S-2awts Nat Int
r. Immediately after the sale OF the Land
above mentioned, will, with the consent OF the
owner) sell all the stock Of PERSONAL
PROPERTY on said premises, consisting OF
HORSES, CATTLE, hogs, farming Implements
and agricultural machinery, wagons, carriages
and household and kitchen furniture. Terms at
sale. !. l.. hiNHSn' irus'ee'
NH l5-2awts
NJ The above sale was postponed on &C.
count of Indictment weather, until the sh 81
Nav at the same hour and place.
an 23-eots |. L. KINZER, Trustee.
~ The alb owe sale is further postponed until
Tuesday, The sm day of June if fair, If not the
next fair day, at the same time and place.
nv lO-eots /. l.. KINZER, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17

The Episcopal Convention of louisiana is in
ssss;on at New Orleans. On the 9th instant,
James Grimshaw, ESQ.,, was unanimously
s,sctsd Treasurer of toe University OF the
Soutb for the Dloce.e Of Louisiana.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17

CUGARS.-lO bbls. Crushed Refined, and
- Powdered Sugar; also, hhds prime Porto
Rico and New Orleans Sugar and superior COL
den Syrup. Just received, and for sale by
l. NJ. MCCORMICK,
mvI3 Theatre Building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17

NARROW EscArE.-Whilst the workmen
were aged yesterday 10 digging the found
alton for the extension of the Episcopal
church in this place, the steeple and vestry
room unexpectedly Tell to the ground With a
tremendous crash. Fortunately for the
workmen they saw the danger IN time 10 es-
Charlottesville Adrocdte.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE,

VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND FoR
Y SALE am authorized 10 sell the LOl
OF GROUND Immediately south OF the Ma
chine shop OF the Orange and Alexandra Rail.
road Company. The lot irons about SO feet
II inches on Henry street, and extends through
the whole square to Patrick street Terms
easv fan 3O-t1 J. LOUIS klNLER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17

VOLUNTARY ENsLAyEMENT.-Weye yesterday
witnessed one OF those Cases becoming no"
so frequent, and which ought to open the
ewes of Aboltionists, the voluntary enslave-
emf of a free negro. An active, able-bo-
died man, chose rather to choose master
and become a slave, than to remove to a
Free State. He was valued at 5000, and is
doubtless we'll pleased at the certainty OF an
ample provision for life. He has chosen
wisely. and will never regret It, Chdrtottes-
rHle ErpoaeHt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17

TIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF ALEX
ANDRIA.-A semi-annual dividend OF Tour
per cent on the Capital Stock OF this Company
has been declared, payable 10 the Stockholders
or their legal representatives, on and after the
Atm INST I. w. Wal LIS 'e' J.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17

THE ANNIVERSARY celebrations of the co..
lumbar and Jefferson Societies Of the Uni
yersi,y OF Virginia passed of very pleasantly
on Wednesday and Thursday nights last
Those who heard the orations, Messrs. Birds
and Kemper'-, speak of them in high terms,
rs most credtable TO the orators and fully
worthy OF the established reputation Of the
Societies they represented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17

IUOyER SEED.-A prime article, for sale
l. by [eb 81 c. F. SUBTLE 4 co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17
TNO ARRIVE THIS DAY.
Berage and Organdy Robes, very cheap
Grenadine Berage Robes

Misses AND CHlLDREN'S MERlNo
vi SHIRTS, the best make, Just received,
I'D or sale at ). 4 w. MElENBERG ),
anu - Sarepta Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17

Schrs Ocean, Tibbets, for Georgetown, ID T.,
cld al Providence 18th inst; Allen Middleton,
j, Supple lor this port, sailed from Co. same
DAY
Schrs W ". Marcy, Buck, for Georgetown,
D e. and 5. +. Jones, Jones, Washington, sld
Iphi adephia 18th inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-17

~ HALF BBLS Shore Packed Family Roe
NJ Herring; rs bbls do; - halt bbls. Shad,
inst received and for sale by
JUS. THOMAS PERRY.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-01-29
sepoy Victims In England.

The London Medical Times says: "It
has become the fashion for certain writer's
to throw doubts upon the truth Of the
reports Of the atrocities committed by the
Sepoy mutneers upon our couutrymen ia
India. 1t is said that these reports have
come through native spies. have been
colored by the Indian press. and have not
been authenticated by European testimo.
ny. How far these arguments are worthy
of credit, our readers may Judge from
the following statements. We have been
assured by medical friend that he has
been consulted by lady who has arrived
at Bayswater, from India, whose nose
has been cut of, Her child, three years
old, has neither hands nor feet; they
were all cut off by the mutineers. How
tlFe child survived is a mystery, The
governess to this family escaped with the
loss Of her ears. which were cut OF as
an easy way Of getting her earrings. -
Another friend is attending lady whose
nose has been split open and her ears
cut off. She has brought home to Eng
land three young children, all blind
Their eyes have all been gouged out BY
the Sepoys. We have heard from another
source, quite beyond question. "a lady
who speaks from personal knowledge.)
that there are several ladies' now in Cal
outta who have undergone such unspeak-
able degradation that they obsline.ely re-
fuse to give thsir names. They prefer
10 be thought Of by their relations in
England as dead. There are also in Cal
outta several young children, whose names
are quite unknown. One little oreatnre
says she is Mamma's pet. and that is all
we are ever likely to know. Of her past
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-01-29
NO H.


Sr' Louis. January a.-The Repubil.
oan has adyioes from Utah 10 December
lst.
The troops were all in winter quarters
at Fort Bridger, with the exception Of
Colonel Cookies command, which was
posted forty miles distant on Heurv's
toIk' where sean'y supply Of grass re-.
Fort Bridger was being rebuilt for The
purpose OF protecting the provisions.-
The troops we're comfortably stationed In
tents with stoves.
The weather had been very mild and
good health prevailed.
There were provisions sufficient TO last
until June on close allowance
Capt. Marcy had been sent TO Taos and
santa Fe to obtain supplies.
Nearly two thirds OF the animals of
Che expedition have died.
The Mormons were preparing to leave
Tor the British possessions, ana pioneer
parties had already left.
Brigham Yolng had sent a quantity
Of salt to Col. Johnston.
That officer sent back word stating that
he would hang any messenger from the
samo quarter on a similar errand.
Brigham Young had also invited the
officers Of the army to partako Of his
hospitality aud spend the winter in Salt
Lake City.
II Is said that Col Johnston Is so well
assured that the Mormons will leave in
the spring, that he asks for no increase
TO the force under his command.
Governor Cumming has issued proc
lamation. declaring the Territory to be in
a state Of rebellion, and stating that A
court would be organized ia Green River
county, near Fort Bridgor, from whence
the proclamation was dated, by Chief
Justice Eokles, Tor the trial OF offenders.
and that posse Of the ihhabitants OF the
Territory would be used first TO enforce
an obedience to the law; that failing a
military force would be resorted 20; com.
manding all armed bodies Of men TO
Immediately disband and return home
under penalty Of punishment as trait.
ors.
Lieut.. Carroll, Of the Tenth Infantry.
bearer Of dispathes to Washington, left
here this morning.