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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08
European News.

New YORK, July 6.-The steamer City Of
Washington, from Liverpool, whose ad'ioss
were forwarded from Cape Race, arrived here
this evening. From tho papers received by
her some additional items Of interest are
quoted.
The Coole emigration question had been
disc ussed in Parliament.
The Bishop of Oxford intimated that the
fres emigration oil coolies had proved to be
slavery in its worst form.
Great preparations were making to inau-
gurate the Atlantic telegraph. The Queen,
in the event of the success Of the enterprise,
will seDd a peace message to President Buch-
anan.
The war steamer Bloodhound had arrived
at England, aud the Inquiry was being made
ito the capture of the bark Thomas Watson
at Sierre Leone.
Three warehouses had been burnt at Lon
don, involving 90 immense loss.
The important Notifications erecting BY
the French at Cevita V.chia is occssioning
uneasiness at Rome.
1t is rumorCd that the Neapolitan special
charge to Vienna bad left 10 high dudgeon
because Austria refused to back Naples
against England.
The cholera has made its appearance 10
London, caused as was supposed by the poi.
sopous stencil Of the River Thames.
The crops were reported to be in splendid
condition, and at Paris and elsewhere, the
advance recently quoted in wheat bad been
generally lost. Other provincial markets,
however, still maintained an upward senden-
cy.
The amount of the silk crop in the Drome
is considered altogether satisfactory, the pro-
duct of la.t year being considerably exceed
ed. Ia the Arlscbe, the silk crop bad been
injured BY the intense heat.
Some heavy failures are reported IN Turn,
and it is said that considerable misappropri-
alton of money by certain directors OF the
Cuneo Railroad Company had been discov.
cred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

Apublic meeting was held at Kingston, ia
usica. on the 23d of April last, to devise
measures for inducing the free colored popu-
lation Of our Southern States to emigrate to
that island, The meeting appears to have en-
brscsd the leading men Of Kingston. 1t was
called, at the request Of citizens, by the May.
or, who was invited to preside. Resolutions
we're adopted, after full discussion, setting
forth tina. the slave states Of this Union have
passed laws prohibiting free persons Of col.
or from residing within their territory, and
urging the Importance ofinvit!ng that reject
cd DO ulation to settle in Jamaica.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

liberty, shall be heard ofsnd known through.
out the babitable globe. What q glorious
mission and what bright day of posterity
is thus presented to Us! Are we, the destined
heirs and iphsritors OF sush q mighty land as
this is, to lower our ,houahts 60 the practice Of
little arts and little policies about the terms
and Conditions upon which little feeble Ter
ri,ory is to be admitted into the Union!-
Are we to be distracted with this Lecompton
question? Is it fit for the consideration OF
men. born as We are to such q mighty desa-
ny-men from whose lons is to spring gen.
| GRAFTON who shall have 9 Government wider
thar imperial Rome possessed Cannot We
deal with these little things that disturb our
peace, without allowing theu to excite % IL
to any act that may even apparently be no
lust or unequal-excite us TO any unjust and
fretful legislation on any subject!
The very thoughts that are natural to
citizen of these great United States should
! prevent it. II he will but raise his eyes from
the ground on which be tresds, ii be will lift
uo that face which God has given him to
look TO heaven, and look forward, is there
not enough to swell the heart Of the nation,
to give it dignity and consequences in It's
own contem plations, to raise it above all the
little mists and fretful policies OF the day.
We have only to think Of ourselves. to sp-
preciste ourselves, to act up to ourselves,
and then tread in the paths Of justice, dis
daining to do anything but justice, equal
jastice-not only not to do injustice, and |
AN sure intentional injustice lie not designed
by any memb do not only justice, but
to avoid the suspicion or appearance Of In
Justice 10 our conduct towards tho different
parts of this great and mighty family. This
is the object | have endeavored to accom-
plisb, with but little effect. | know. | have
acted in a spirit of entire abandonment of
every selfish purpose and every selfish feel
Jog, | may be altogether wrong in these
views. have done what thought best for
my country, my whole country--best for
every part OF it. The best way of protect
ing the peculiar interest Of every section is
by doing equal justice; and that you may be
sure will always do, according to my con.
oeption, where the South is concerned. She
shall have justice; the North shall have
iustce every portion of my country shall
oave Justice, as | understand it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

Among the veterans 10 Washington, pre-
sensed to the President, on the 5th Of July,
by Col. Seaton, vas one who had lived in
Washington sixty-eighs years, before there
was house there-apd carried the chains
for the surveyors as they ran their lines
through the woods. Col. Ssston introduced
Mr.. John Sessfurd as the "fatber Of the CITY"
How long have you resided hsre?' asked
the President. IL came" said the venerable
man, "before the government; entered the
Office of the National Intelligsncer in 1900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

An official report bearing the date Of June
T. 1858, has been received at the War De-
partment giving information that an explo-
ring party, sont from Capt Pope's camp, on
the Pecos river, near the mouth of Delaware
creek. has discovered large number of
springs 90 the summit Of the Llano Estacs-
do, fifty miles east of the camp, and about
half way between the Pecos aud the "Mus.
taog Syringe" on the Emig.ant road. There
il hard, gravelly road along the whole die
lance, very much shorter than the emigrant
route,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08
BuIr for Divorce.

A suit for divorce ia now pending In the
Ohio courts between a man and his wife,
who lived together very happily for year, at
the close Of which 3 child was born and
BECAME the cause of the difficulty. The wife
intiuated 70 the husband that she would like
TO have the child called Asbol. He objected
remembering one Of her tames before mar.
risge, she urged; be grew obstinate, and said
she need not hope to shake his resolution by
her tears. She intimsted that there was .
remedy to which she would not Object; be
comprehsndsd her meaning; and hence an sp.
plicatjon for divorce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

A stranger named Eugsrd. . German
about to 20 to California. died in Baltimore
on Monday night. He returned to bis lods'
ings that night, saying that some one bad
struck him with brickbat. and died shortly
sf.srwards. A bullet hole was found 10 the
back Of bis head. There was no money
foand about him. and the impression is, that
be had boon knocked or shot down, and
Yobbed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

The Emperor Fsustin Souloque," in
Hsyti, gave q grand agricultural festival on
the drst Of May. All the Imperial family
were present in great state. Count de Red
Terrier, the Minister Of Interior and Asri,
culture, was the master Of ceremonies. The
"Rsd Terrier" throws eight shade over
the suthentioity of the account We have Of
ths fate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

Just 40 the steamer Vanderbilt was sail
ing for Europe from New York on Saturday.
tho greater par. of the crew struck for high
Or wages. They we're forthwith sent ashore
and hew crew picked up. with very little
dsl.y, and she left in an hour sf.erward'.-
Thi: Indicates proper decision Of character
IN the part of her commander.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

1t appears that the British war steamer
Styx 10 not such vessel as could have been
esptursd essily-sspeoially by some Of our
ssssmers which were sent DOT to "overhaul'
her. She il frst-oisss vessel. of her size,
and we'll armed and msoned. Her commsn-
der will, however, learn now, that bis "ocou-
nation il gone"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

Rev. Vim. p. Corbstt, very popular prea'
oher in Now York, against whom serious char,
sss have recently boon made. preached on the
4tb of July, and concluded bis sermon by
declaring that be invited foil investigation
and would clear himself Of all imputations
Pu bio opinion is divided.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

NOTICE.-Haying taken out letters of ad.
~ ministration on the real and personal estate
OF Jane +. Swami, decd, all persons having
claims against the said estate are hereby mott.
fed 10 present them Tor settlement, and those iR-
debted will please make prompt payment.
iy S-eo3t D. r. Blackjack
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

The Union has sn article on the Urea
sury system" in which it is said, that whilst
the sut-Tressu.y ezerts an influence upon
the trade of the country. it "cannot exert
perfect control over speculation" We should
kll~k
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

A barbecue is to be given at Berry'ine'
Clarke County, on the 18th, under the man
asenent Of Mr.. Martin Maddox, to whion
.s,.r.l prominent gentlemen have been inv'-
. .sd--.nd At Which it 10 expected there will be
plenty of speaking, fessting and pleasure
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

Kossath wrote to his friends in England,
that the people of this country bored him
with their triumphant entries, invitations,
and dinpers-but be submitted quietly, be-
cause bs gained bis object! Suppose be tries
another trip .evsr. just to see if the boring
will be contipuedf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

We have about the usual number of acct
don 10 from firing guns. pistols, cannon, &c.
on Independence Day, recorded in the news
p.pers- probably more than less. New York
had mapy disasters Of the kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

-Four men and two boys were accidentally
prscipitated down the shaft Of a coal m'ne'
two hundred and forty feet deep, near Potts
vile. Ps., On Tuesday last, and instantly
killed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

DOO BARRELS choice brands of Family
ZUU and Extra Flour, consisting Of B. +.
Byerly, Vim. A. Chapman, and J. Mohler Fam
lily, and A. & H Houell, Fort Run, J. F. Lewis,
Big Spring, and Byerly Extra also, various
brands of Super, in store, and for sale by
" ) T. ENGLISH Il BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

The strange disease among the cattle and
s.sr in Florida apd southern Georgia, COD
Times. The tongues of these animals ap-
mar TO ret out before they die.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08
!. ALEXANDRIA,:
THURSDAY MORNING, JULY s, 1858.

The bonors paid to the memory OF JAMES
Mosaoa. and the return Of bis mortal re-
msius TO his native State for interment in
Virgins. are gratifying incidents. The pub
lilo mind is not dead to the recollections that
made % united people. nor to the glorious
associations and inspirations connected With
the patriots and heroes who achieved our in.
dependence, and managed our affairs in our
earlier DAYS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

Th. grain and grass crops of New York
are represented to be generally very COCO.
The worms have attacked tho fruit trees, ana
will Lessen the yield Of apples. peaches Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

On Monday the Wabash Fishing CLUB OF
PHILADELPHIA, visited Wilmington, Del, whom
sixteen Of them dressed as Indians aud
e,o,ns were taken into custody by order OF
tho mayor. and fined IS and costs each -
Subsequently the fnes were RENTED on the
al nh aareeipe to leave the city Immediately.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

Ex.Prssidsot Tyler has purchased band
ann. sea. IN tho vicinity of Old Point, and is
AZ pse.ed very soou With bis family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

NOR Satellite thoroughbred premium
ALDERNEY BULL, Earl OF JERSEY,
imported by me in 1855 The above named
Bulls sold tor no fault, but simply because
have no further use Tor him. He is years old
and superb animal GEO D. FOWLE.
IL l0-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08
Letter from Clarke County.

Correspondence Of the alexandria Ga,>it1
WHITE Posr, CLARKE Co, Va, July 6
The only subject of interest at this time is
the whea. crop. We are in the midst Of hal
vost, cutting one Of the heaviest crops o.!
straw ever saw; but the wheat ID mi.eri
bic in quality, and fields that have straw
enough for 25 bushels, will not bring mO's
than s. mover saw such universal destruc
ton in my life from rust and scab. "" 10
Col. Tuly's harvest field this evening. lie
thinks bis loss about one-half; but bis whess
is much over the average in quality.
DR.. Benz. Harrison was found on Saturday
last (supposed to have been thrown from bis
horse) lying inssnsible, and remained 10 .bs'
condition for some hours, but we are hsppy
to hear is doing well.
Mrs. Sugar Page, widow Of the late Dr.
Robert Page, died 90 Saturday last, at bel
residence in this county. She was the veal
thiest, and, at the came time, most esteemed
and religious of our inhabitants. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

A long list Of appointments of Postmas-
tsrs in New York 10 given. We do not know
whether they are rs-appOintments or "rota-
<;ona0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

Heavy rains. With much lightning and
thunder, occurred in the counties adjacent to
psn,sSufs. on Saturday last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

StELLING OFF AT GREATLY REDUCED
- PRICES-We are now selling of our en-.
tire stock OF DRY, FANCY, and Millinery
GOODS, and NOTIONS. at great reduced psirsy
for cash only. S. L W, MEYENBERG,
y ) Sarepta Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

A NTHRACITE COAL AFLOAT-The
n. Sehr. Timothy Pharo from Philadeiphia,
win cargo Of prime Red and White Ash
COAL, will commence discharglng this morn.
ing. Consumers in want OF a pure article, at
very low prices, are invited 10 send in their
orders. Ijy n JAS. c. NEVETT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

The. difficulty for some time pending in
tho enlargement of the Dudley Observatory
at Albany has ripened into job for the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

NITY TAX PAYERS are notified that they
" can save Ave per cent. by paying their tai
bills in full, on or before the 2nth of July
Office in Market House Building
WESLEY AVERY, Collector S. D.
JOHN A. FIELD, Collector n. D.
III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

NOTlCE-Our bills up TO the lst of July,
~ will be ready tor delivery III few days.
All persons indebted 10 US, or to IN. old firm Of
Bros K Co., are requested to settle
them as soon as they ar. presented.
" 5 S. n W. MEYENBERG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

CEILING EXTREMELY LOW-We have
- Just received good assortment Of Lawns,
Black do, "a good article very chespD also
Calicoes, Ginghams, PLAID Muslins, dotted and
plain Swiss Muslins, Bleached CottoDs, an sx-
ceIl.nt article, yard wide, only 10 cts. These
goods having been bought within the last i've
days, enables us to sell them at from rs to so
per cent less than former prices.
IL j. f. Il l. A. LARKIN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

ID IPLEY'S FEMALE SEMINARY.-This
IL Institution has closed its present session,
and will reopen OH The 18Th day Of September,
1855 jy S-eo3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

NJARSHALL HOUSE, CORNER OF KpG AND
Nl PITT STREETS, ALEXANDRA, VA-FAns
$l.3O-ln consequence OF circumstances BE-
yond hi. control, Mr.. G. W. GOLDSBY will
take possession of the above named Hotel, on
the Goth inst, instead OF the LIST, IS before ad.
vertised. J. r. GRIGSBY, Proprietor.
iY S=2X
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

M R. FRANCIS KEEYES would most re.
WI spsetfully inform the citizens Of Alexan.
drIa, that be is able to furnish CLAGEIT'S
SUPERIOR ALE, at any time, by the quart, or
pint, or by the single glass, at No. 81, Prince
street. iy 5-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

UNAYLOR Il HUTCHINSON would inform
their customers that they will, in few
days, render their semiannual bills, due LIST Of
July, 1853, and trust they will be promptly
paid at as ea1ly date as may be practicable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

w HITE LEAD; Putty East India Castor
w OIL; Bermuda Arrow Root; Cinnamon;
WIlDor's Cod Liver Oil; Ground Black Pepper;
Cream OF Tartar; Coriander Seed; Calabra Lii.
quorIcs; Nutmegs Bay Rum; just received, and
tor sale by JAS. ENTW1SLE, Jr,
jys Apothecary, No. "a, King.st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

4 LEXANDRIA CANAL COMPANY
II An adjourned general meeting Of this
Company, will be held at the Council Chamber,
in the city OF Alexandria, on Monday, the 9th
OF August, at IL o'clock, A. NJ.
~ S-2aYtd w. C. YEATON, SscY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

~ FOR RENT.- The three story BRICK
NV DWELLING, on the South side Of King
street, below Fairfax. Applyto
~ 7-d3t&eo4t g. W. ID. RAMSAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

DURNETT'S KALISTON, for removing
ID Tan, Sunburn, Freckles, Redness, and
t.guptlons OF the Skin, preventing the irritation
produced by Mosquito Bites. Stlngs OF Insects,
&c tor sale by HENRY COOK Il Co.
Tvs Sarepta Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

rHAMPION SAFES--I have the agency Of
" Hsriny's celebrated Iron Safes, and am
ready to furnish all the different sizes at Factory
prices, freight added Orders are solicited
jel0 JAS. C. NEVETT, Duke 1t. Wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

= CASES Of genuine Sperm Candles, in fancy
} boxes; also S boxes of Hotel Candles l2s,
Just received and for sale by
L. VI MCCORMICK,
Tvs Theatre Building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

LNlSH FISH!!-loo bbls ALEWlVES,
landing, and ior sale low, by
iy i ROBINSON 4 PAYNE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

There was something of an excitement at
Toledo. Ohio, on Friday last A circus Was
iu town; boy attempted to slip under the cur
tain; Snowman caught and gave him a round
dozen with q cowhide; great indignation;
show broke up in row; boy disappears in
the midst Of the excitement, and rumor had
it that the blood-thirsty showmen bad muir
dered him; fire bells ruog; mob Of excited
6remen and citizens assemble; twenty-one
showmen arrested and taken to jail; sudden
ly boy turns up again, the sho@men are re-
leased, fremen and citizens dispense, and
order reigns 10 Toledo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

w ANTED-By Lady who will bind her
w self not to sci! out Of the State Of Vir
gina, or the District OF Columbia, good dis
position negro GIRL from IL TO Is years ofage
or middle aged WOMAN-payment cash
Address by letter, in care of CHARLES A
UPPERMAN. Georgetown, ID. C., or apply to
Capt. MASON, L. 5. n, Chestnut Hill. Fairfax
county, Va jy S-eo3,'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08
Exercises At Piedmont Academy,

Exercises At Piedmont Academy,
Correspondence Of the Alexandria CARTE
PIEDMONT STATION, FAuQuIEh Co., Va,
July AT the closing exercises Of Piedmont
Academy, . larger crowd than on former &C.
cssions Was in attendance. giving evideDc:
Of the increasing interest of the public ia
the success Of the School An interesting
address was delivered by Rev. Mr.. Cheat
ham, after the Students had completed .ber
programme and received their rewards sr1
honors. The Strasburg Keister Union Rrss.
Band was in attendance, and iptersper'e4.
the exercises with delightful music, some d
which they had composed expressly for toe
occasion, and dedicated to Rev. Mr.. Edwards
Principal Of Piedmont Academy. The Day
seemed one Of enjoyment to all the nune'
Gus visitors. l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

The New York City Inspector reports All
deaths the past week, being an increase OF
one hundred over the mortality of the pre-
vious week. Of these there were tbirty.one
returned as from sunstroke, aud nine from
the effects of heat OF the whole number
of deatba 249 were Of chi dren of ten
years Of age aud under; aud 20 were inmates
Of public institutions. This undue proper
ton Of children shows the imperfect manner
OF rearing infants, aud the exposure OF those
of the poorer CLASSES to unwholesome air
and nourishment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-08

THE CEREMONIES AT RICHMOND -lle
Richmond papers of yesterday, give full &C.
counts Of the ceremonies at Richmond, %
the 5th inst, at the interment Of the remsIn'
Of James Monroe; the military and civi! pro
cession; the popular demonstrations Of re
spsct to the memory of the deceased paIi.'E
the noble appearance of the New York Noi
upteers; Gov. Wise's speech; the DiuLer 81
tho Galleso Mills, and the tossts and speech
% there; the arches, notices, and iliuUIn'
ton Of the Public Square, &c. AltOgstne
it was scene Of great interest. Alter uo':
Wise's speech ct the dinner, to the Guesn q
the City Of Richmond, be gave the following
toast:-
"Virgiuis's Guests--They must mes'uf'
Virginiab welcome to them by The 'h'
and Csc Of her dining room--ths Iars."
Touring mill, With the best brand OF 's'
world. II there be not bread enough Oh 70.
board below, there are barrels for shousao''
more 10 the stores above"
The Governor took his seat amid toe nO"
enthusiastic applause. :, +
Mr. VIM. I. Watson, arose and said.
want to know whether the gentle man "
protectionist or non proteetionis! Anew
not for protecting the South!
Gov. Wise.-When the time comes 70 VI
who will be loyal 70 the South, if j. ever 'ssa
come. oil ask Of you and others who atsS
to doubt my loyalty, is not to Lax osnlsS
those 10 tho front rank you may como ~
side then; but in the mean time you haa wv
tsr pot get before me.