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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

The U. S. steam sloop-of-war Brooklyn
was safely launched, atout lO3 o'clock on
Tuesday, at New York. She now lies at the
dock, foot Of Grand Street, preparatory to
receiving her machinery, g..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

The United States Circuit Court in Chica-
20 is BOW occupied with peculiar aod very
numerous class of land cases involving
great amount of property in that part OF L.
linOis known as the MILITARY Tract"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

An explosion of gas occurred in the resi-
depce of Mr.. Henry Jaime, Jersey city, on
Wednesday evening, which resulted in the
almost entire destruction Of the building and
furniture, end the serious, though not fatal
Injury Of MIR. Jaime. The house was new
one, built of brick. The explosion occurred
10 consequence of light coming in contact
with gas from a leaky pipe. Such was the
force of the e1pl sion that the rear wall on
that story was entirely blown oot, and the
falling bricks crushed an extension which
had been built on the first story, running q
$500 piano and other valuable furniture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

10 80 far as arrangement between the Bri-
tsh government and our own respecting
search of suspected slsvers is concerned, it
is confidently stated that Mr.. Csss has done
nothing moro than to signify to Lord Napier
that he will receive a proposition upon the
point.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

The Richmond Enquirer comments upon
Mr.. Willoughby Newton's late unfortunate
address at the Virginia Military Institute,
which has been received almost every where
throughout the State, with regret and disar-
probation, and concludes its criticism upon
Mr.. WIS opinion that we are to inquire
whether the Constitution has not become
etete, with the following remark
"The error is not in tho Constitution, but
in the defective generalization of Mr. New
ton. 1t is the same error that mistook the
impetus given to the price IF wheat by the
extraneCus circumstance Of foreign war,
for permanent high price, that now mis-
takes thu discontented grumblings of few
maudling politicians for evidence of popular
discomfort. We submit, that Mr.. Newton is
more unfortunate in politics than he was 10
the price of wheat"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

The National Association of Teachers will
meet at Cincinnati Oh the llth of August
The propriety Of making ali Common Schools
absolutely free, is among the topics anuouDc.
ed for discussion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

We learn from the MoD'g Emery Herald,
published at Christiansburg Va, of the 18th
inst, that man who passed himself of in
that place under the name of Edwin Ssanely
Newell, has been playing the rascal, having
runaway, leaving young wife behind him
and pocke,ing the funds belonging to the
Methodist Church and Sons of Temperance,
besides leaving debts unpaid to different per-
sons to the amount Of over $1,000. When
last heard from, be was travelling under the
name of Roberts, and making bis way to Au.
gusta,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

Everybody will read With regret the account
Of the destruction by fire Of the late Gen.
Harrsou's residence, at North Bend The
"old North Bend Mansion House." the clog
cabin" Of Odd Tip" was made famous in
song and story during the Presidential cleo
tion Of 1870
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

We would caution our farmers, says the
Clarksburg Register, against feeding oats
affected With rust, to their stock, rs in several
instances death has resulted in whole herds
of hogs and other animals fed With them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29
TeI.eraphic Dispatches.

BosroN, July 26-Tho bark lola Wylle,
Patterson, Of Thomaston, eighteen days from
Havana, for Falmouth, England, put into
the quarantine here last evening, having lost
her steward and four or her seamen from
yellow fever. Another vessel from the W est
Icdies has three cases Of yellow fever on
board.
BowMANsvILLE, C. w, July % The pre-
tended discovery Of d GOA! mine some months
since in this place, where geoiogIsts athrm
coal cannot exist, turns out to be most de-
liberate imposition. Great excitement and
indignation prevail in consequence.
ST. LOUIS, July p The extensive turni-
ture warehouse Of Scarritt s Mason, Wash
ington avenue, between Second and Iaird
streets, was totally destroyed by IRE about
six o'clock yesterday morning. Loss $751;
900. Insurance 500, uOO.
BEDFORD, Pa, July 27.--R,oms have been
secured a: Bedford Springs for President
Buchanan aud bis niece, Miss Lane, Miss
Bright, and Sir Gore OusIey and family,
who will leave Washington Tomorrow mort
ing for the Relay House, near Baltimore,
where they will take the cars of the Baitl-
more aCu OllO haliTOdu lol Sush 'S' t"'"'
At the latter place private carriages will be
in waiting to take the party to Bedford
Springs.
WHEELING, Va, July 21.--Oa the 23i 10
slant Mr.. W. Ii. lleiss, superintendent OF
the Magnetic Telegraph Company, success
fully land across the Oaio river at Parkers-
burg, Va, in twenty minutes, large hng'
Iish three-wirc cable, making tie sixth cable
IF the same kind submerged by Mr.. II. dur
ing the past two years. This completes, in
connection with the magnetic lines, new,
short. and the most reliable and direct tele-
graph route between New York, Phlade!-
phia, Baltimore, Washington, and the West.
New ORLEANS, July 81 The mortality in
this city for the past week shows an increase
over the previous week. The number of
deaths was lS7, inc udiog % from yellow
| fever, and 10 from consumption. Notwith-
standing the number of yellow fever victims,
the health of the city is considered good, as
| it is believed that the season Is too far ad-
vanced for the disease to become epidemic
! NEW ORLEANS, July 26.--The first new
cotton OF the present years crop, consisting
/ of two talea, was received from Texas yes
I terday. II vas Immediately sold az fifteen
cents per b. The first arrival OF the new
| crop las. year WIS on the 18th OF August.
CINcINNATI, July 25.-lhc river has fallen
sixteen inches since Saturday, with nine feet
! in the channel hence to Louisville. Weather
clear. Thermometer IS degrees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

DlEDMONT CLASSICAL ACADEM!.-
Rev F. VI. EDWARDS, PRINCIPAL, aided
by competent assistants. The next session OF
this School will commence on the Isl day OF
September, 1888. The charge for Board aud
Tuition for 10 months is $3.50. II Is desirable
that Students rom distance board in the fami-
ly OF the Principal. Full information, cata-
logues, &c, can be obtained by application 10
+. VI. EDWARDS,
Piedmont Station, VI. u. X. K, Jy 9-eott
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29
The Petersburg Democrat says:-."We learl

The Petersburg Democrat says:-'"We learn
that President Mcdaniel has gone to Knox
vile with a view to making such such ar
engagements as shall conquer the trade for
the railroad routes East. From the South,
Side we learn that they will aceedc to any
arrangement by which the supremacy of the
roads East may be asserted"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

The importance of insurance against losses
by fire and water, may be seen at glance by
the following figures There were 800 fires in
the United States in 1857, and the amount
of pro per,y destroyed was Sl4,502, 900. In
1856 the amount ,fprcperty destroyed was
upwards Of So 100000 greater. The entire
loss by marine disasters in the month of
December last vas 81 30G,73 The above
amount included thirteen steamers, iorty-two
ships. thirty-two barques. twenty-five briggs
and fity-seyen schooners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

The Hon. John Appleton. Assistant Score
tsry of State, returned to Washington, on
Monday evening, after brief scjourn at bis
re sidence 10 Portland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

TIE Baltimore pagers publish the decision
Of Judge Martin in the case Of the Mayor
and City Council Of Baltimore VS.. Henry
Watson. The argument is that the city has
the right to tax State Of Maryland stock,
and the Judge has so decided.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

VIRGINIA AT Rules held 30 tar
Y Office OF the County CouIro' Aa4s
County, on the 9Th day OF July, ISIS ..a
{. Wilcox, James b. Carpenter and "
Lamb, partners, doing business under -.
name OF Wilcox, Carpenter b Go, plans
A. L. Gregory, defendant In Debt lar@'
Of this suit is TO recover from the Ut.aa0a"
SUN Of $50, with interest thereon from g., =
Of January, 1855, till paid, aud 10 a''arl
estate OF the said defendant 10 SATISFY 'as e
claim. The defendant, a. / Grcgory. Gg' .
Ing entered his appearance, ard gIy,a -'-.
according TO the act OF Assembly. aGi O..
OF this Court. aud 1t appearing b. ,4,.a.
evidence that he is not an IruaD,'". %
Commonwealth Is Ord,r,d. that '.r pal.
PENDANT appear Eere WITHIN OF" MON. a.'.
publication OF this order, and 10 wna' b. o..
sary 20 protect his interest IA tuIS sun. g..
copy OF this order be forthwith lr-er'r
some newspaper published IN the cry o'
andria, once week for four successIg" a~
and posted al the front door OF the Coat
OF this County. A Copy-Teste
b. II. BERRY Cr.
MrGpUS "a. 1lu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

Mr.. Dickey has reeeised bis rt-appoint-
meot as Postmaster at Buffalo, and Mr.. Fonda
the same Office at Troy, thus ending the des'
perste contest for these cihces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

A boy named james Shaunessy, about l6
wears old, came to his death 10 Baltimore,
on Tuesday night, under the following cir
cumstances: He was passing along Rsborg
street, between Pine and Arch, when alarge
dog suddealy jumped at, without, however,
biting him, which caused the buy to run OF,
10 doing which ne stum bled and fell twice,
tue last tine lying on the ground. On pick
ing him up it was discovered that he was
dead, having died FROM fright. The dog be-
longed to Mr.. Hasletl Thomas, and was i'm
mcdiateiy after shot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

The Steuben Courier says that t~sl'e or
fifteen respectable ladies Of West Cameron,
10 that county visited last Tuesday evening q
grog shop kept by man named LOOMS, and
destroyed the mau's stock 10 trade. A COM
plete clearing out of the establishment took
place, even the fixtures being carried out in-
to the street and consumed in q bonfire
Loomis had retired when The ladies arrived,
but coucludiog something was wrong from
the noise and confusion in the bar-room he
arose and Investigated the matter. Fear
took possession of bis soul as the work OF de-
struction greeted his vision, and concluding
that discretion was the better part Of valor,"
be betook himself to flight, carrying nothing
with him save bis shirt and small key Of
gin. The gin, the shirt, and their owner
were suffered to escape upharmed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29
The English papers state that Queen Vic

The English papers state that Queen VIC
t)ria has accepted the offer Of Woodsey
House, the residence Of ;he Mayor CT Leeds,
(Mr. P. Fairbairn,j on Der visit to that town
10 August next. Mr. Fairbairn is manu-
acturer OF machinery for wooien mills, me
:hauic in tact and this is probably the first
time the history OF England that regnlng
sovereign has accepted the hospitalltles OF any
tut mobiles. Ii is notable proof OF the
drawing together Of monarchy and the peo.
pie; and forms a point for history in long
line of events Of which the gorgeous progress
OF Elizabeth to the Castle of kenilworto forms
the other extreme Of feudal grandeur and
popular abasement
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29
Collector Baldwin, Of Kew West, has

Collector Baldwin, Of Key West, has is
sued orders for the seizure Of tie bnrqus
Lyra, for being fitted out as SLAYER. Inc
Lyra was formerly owned in New York city.
Her master, Kinney, appears to have been
ignorant Of her true destination, not having
the slightest intimation that the barque was
bound for the coast OF Africa, for any other
than q lawful trading voyage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

The lawyers of Paris, Kentucky, have en-
tered into written agreement, resolving to
increase their fees and to charge uniform
rates. This produced intense excitement
amongst their clients, aud Q general compr.-
mise of all the suits on the docket is talked Of.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

A Democratic gentleman, voted for the
Democratic nominee for the Commonwealth
Attorney in Barkely county, at the election
10 Nav, with the following inscription Oh his
ticket: Voted for Geo. Ii. Murphy under
protest IF bis fitness for the Ctiice."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

The tide of Customs revenue is gradually
rising, that at New York last week being
$sl5.OOO, Of which but $54 900 was in trea-
sury notes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

The case Of @. o. " goldman rs. Carcline.
his wife, suit for divorce, WAS decided III
New O.eans, on Monday, in favor OF the
plaintiff. This decree to have 10 effect upon
the contest between the parties relative 70
any other matter, except the question OF d.
vurce, which alone is effected by this decree.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

A movement has been made in the way
of promoting cleanliness and health, by
number of Influential gentlemen in New
York. The Mayor has sent communication
to the Board of Aldermen, accompanying a
petition from sundry persons to have a num-
Der of baths constructed in the North and
East rivers for the use Of the public. free Of
CHARGE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

The President left Washington, for short
so;surn ct the Bedford Springs, on Tuesday
eveping.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

De Bows Review for August has been re-
eeived. 1t contains many interesting articles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

Frogs gre now regularly quoted article
in the New York market The last report
reads: frogs are in demand, and sell at one
dollar per zen. Tnesc are fast becoming
a lavorite dish and the demand tOI them is
becoming constantly greater"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

The burning of the baggage and ma'i-car
on the New Y ,rk Central Railroad, Cd Satur-
day last, involved loss estimated at from
S25, 900 to 1000. Many Of the trunks had
large sums U. money in them. A lump VI
melted gold was found near the car, worth
nearly hundred dollars. An old lady ard
gentleman were on their way to Chiif1Tnla,
and everything that belonged to them was 10
their trunks, which were destroyed. As soon
as the old lady beard that her baggage was
destroyed che wept like child. Another
young man was also on his way to California
with auaotity Of valuable articles, incind-
ing watches, money. jewelry, &c, which were
also destroyed. A lady living 10 Maine had
three large trunks filled with valuable cloth
ing. The fire is supposed to have originated
from a spark from the locomotive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

1t is said that Seth Glover, Iadian Agent
in Kansas, complains to Government OF the
violation Of property aud rights Of Indians in
that Territory by white settlers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

j. C. But:re, esq, of New York, an
artist of merit in bis line, has been CO.
gagged by gentleman to engraVe the like
nssses upon large-sized steel plate, OF the
Bishops aud Delegates Zone hundred and SIX
v-two in nunber,) of the General Confer
ence Of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
South, which recently held its session at Mas
Vile, Tennessee. The plan OF the engraving
has been determined upon. and the artist,
Ian eminent psinter,) whose business 1t is to
place the figures On canvas, IS ousiiy at
work, and expects t. complete his part OF the
work for the engraver by the first OF Septem'
Der.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29
A LEXANDRIA COUNTY COURT

A LEXANDRIA COUNTY COURT
II 10TH ls5S.-Lauck vs. Taylor Adm
traitor, &c In Chancery. The paIna a,r
ed by his Attorney, and this cause con-.
to be heard on the bill ard exhibit a
same being taken tor confessed, the COR
order and decree, that William n Ia,a.
minislrator o! Elizabeth Taylor, dec -
his Administration accounts before Ona q.
Commissioners o, tins Court, aid TIA. '..
Taylor's settlement OF his said Admins.
made OF the sth day of April, lsi'. "a'
in the late Orphans Court OF this Co.G'.
taken as prima facie correct.
A Copy--Teste: b H BERRY. tr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

INASTERN HERRING.-7OO bbls. No. |
IL Eastern Herring, Ia Pickle aud Dry Salt
ca-so OF schr. Margaret Bennett, from Halifax
ill store aud Tor bale by
20 WHEAr Il BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29

We have heretofore announced the time
liked for the Cattle Show Of the Maryland
Society. 1t so happened that the United
States Society, bad fixed upon the same week
for their Fair The Executive Committee of
the MARYLAND Society have consequently re-
considered the subject, and have now, we
learn from the Geoeral Secretary, fixed the
period one week earlier, viz: TO commence
IN the 18Th Of October, and tn be continued
four days as usual. The Uuited States So
ciety holds it's Fair on the Goth of October,
at Richmond, Va, and the Virginia State
Society the week following. commencing the
I'd of November, at Petersburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-29
PUBLISHED nAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOWD DEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:

MORNING. JULY 20, 1858.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-07-23

and throw it on again, without his paving
much attention to it.
10 mount the colt first gentle him well on
po'u S,des' about the saddle, and all over IN I'll
ne VIII stand still without holding, and is not
afra'1 to see you anywhere about him.
AS soon as he will bear this without alarm.
uhue the surrup strap. and stand square over
IT, hOldlng your knee against the horse, and
your Toe out, so as To touch him under the
shoulder with the toe of your boot Place
your right hand on the front Of your saddle
ana on the opposite side of You taking hold of
a portion Oi the name and the reins as the,,
hang loosely over his neck. with your left honj
then gradually bear your weight on the stirrup.
aid on your right hand, until the horse feels
your Whole weight On the saddle: repeat this
several times. each time raising yourself a lit
tie higher from the block until he will allow
you 10 raise your leg over his Group and place
yourself in the saddle
by The process Of laying your weight i'm the
shrrupS, and on Your hand Won can GRADUALLY
aecustom him to your weight. so aS not TO fright
en- him by having him feel IL all at once And
IN Tue third place. the block eleyatcs YOU 50
that you Will not nave To make a spring in or
der to get on the horsL back, but from it yo,,
can gradually raise yourself IN the saddle.
hhch you take these precautions there is pu
horse 50 wild but that you can mount him with
out making the jump. | have tried it on the
worst horseS that could be found, and have
never failed in any Case
Every thing we want to teach the horse must
DC commenced In some way to give hun an idea
oi what you want him TO do. and then be re.
peated TIL he learns it perfectly. To make a
horse lie down, bend his left fore leg, and slip
a loop over 1t, 50 that be cannot get it down
Then put surcingle around his body. and
iasten one cad of a long strap around the other
tore leg. just above the hpof. Place the other
END under the surcinglo, 40 as to keep the strap
III the other directicT; take Il short hold Of II
with your right hand; stand on the left side
ot tie horse grasp the bit in the left hand Dull
steadily ON the strap with your right; bear
against his shoulder till you cause him to move.
rs soon as he lifts bis weight, your pulling will
raise the other foot, and he will have to come
on his knees. Keep the strap tight in your
hand 80 that he cannot strdighten his leg If he
rises up Hold him in this position. and turn
his head toward you; bear against his side with
your shoulder, not hard, but with steady.
equal pressure, and in about ten minutes be
Will lie down. As soon as he lies down he will
DC completely conquered, and you can handle
him as you please
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-07-23

MARSEALL or BIS Own Speaking
OF Col. L. B Florence, the historian of Chestnut
street, the Sunday Dispatch says:
There Is joke told of the Colonel which has
never appeared in print that were aware of but
which ls too good to be lost The story goes
that our friend was taken very ill, and, as there
was "a prospect Of his demise, a minister was sent
for. After the usual preliminaries the sick man
was asked II he ielt prepared to go to the other
world.
"Oh yes" replied Colonel, " ifit were not for
one thing 1 would die happy and contented. -
" And what is that one thing" eagerly de.
manded the clergyman, anxious TO sOOthe the
dying sinners last moment.
On SIR" replied the Colonel g L would die
happy If eoNn only be Marsha! ofths Hop,
at my otcH fnRsgaI>' ga
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-07-23
Places of Resort during Summer.

4 'ahLIShE WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
CO MB EkLAND COUNTY, IA.
- MS wen Known Mountain ResOTr. situate in
CdmOerAGd COUNTY. Pa five miles nurth . 4
eaSl HI Sarlls e, Will he open for visitors on w
The <Ota of June. The waters of these I.Isll !
SPIinss are highly mpregnated with minerals al
are error Tor drn king and hathIng. \ ccnmlnOfq
ISEs iafge' / are from Philadelphia to CarI-Isls
co.So; 1Tom Baltimore to CarIs e. ssh NistoT.
eSvlhg Philadelphia and Baltimore IN lae morning
Iaih arrive at the Sprngs ats D. m.
For further information address thr ornnri ,,ors
ON EN d CEANDIER
Carlisle Springs, Pa.
, EpsrSHrft.-lai-nC Ia Costa. ESQ Tbos. e
r,TrrIE,;i, Esq. Philadelphia; Alex. Kirk iard. ESQ
w ~ benshaw, Esq, i;ailImure; Jacob Gideon
rsa hlclard Nai1act, Esq, Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-07-23
SNAIUSTAN KETREAT.

s. &NALUSTAN RETREAT.
dhe above place is now open for the reception oi
fKlNATE PARTIES. CLUBS. PIC9EA i
Stt~- c.. accommodated with Refresh L:.EE
ments Apply Tor particular information iCs +, -n- :
J.. Levy, No. i8i tin street, corner of ST.. wine a.
qunr and grocery store.
An omnbus will leave 9Th street and Penn ave-
nue. on SGndHNs at aEd IL a. J. g. >. Is, and p
M; returning IN the intermediate hours Fare "a
all he hotels. ~ ~ "
nnnlbuses for PartIeS-appiy as above.
Jc %"-ih l.. HALpIN.