Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-01

ly stated: Standing trees can be taken from
the ground, large rocks removed from their
beds; and it is the best power yet invented
for moving buildings. In these respects, IN
two or three minutes it will do the work OF
fifty men.
The Union says that the army In Utah Is
in perfectly comfortable quarters, with ample
supplies for the men, who are 10 good hea th
and spirits. If Congress shall awake from
It's catslepsy in time to vote money to furnish
reintoicements and supplies for the sping
movement, the plan as devised by the Score
tary of War will be fully consummated before
the dOs-days.
During the warm weather that prevailed
about two weeks since, DR.. Gregory who lives
in King William county, near the Pamunkey
river, had his seine hauled two or three times,
with the view of catching supply of fish
for family use He was most agreeably sur
prised, however, tu see two whit; shad drawn
ashore, with q handsome supply OF oth,r
kinds OF fish.
Senator Douglas takes ground against the
administration on X ansss and on the FlllihuS
tering question. Senator Toombs is agains t
the proposed increase of the army. Alto
gether, many prominent politicians seem to
be shaping their course, irrespective OF present
party arrangements, and certainly without
reference to the views of the Executive. In
the end, perhaps, this will be ul for the best.
CAPT. JAMES NJ. STEUART, Il native OF this
place, now of Sonora, California, brave
aud energetic man, and who served in the
Mexican war, has organized company OF
volunteers, for service in Utah, if the Govern
ment hCuld call for volunteers. Captain
Steuart is now Sheriff of Tuolomno county,
in California.
The fredericksburg Herald says:--"lt is
rumured that the Steamer William Selden
will be withdrawn from the RapPabauno x
route the coming season, and be placed on
james river. to run between Richmond and
Norfolk. Ii this prove true, doubtless the
Cd Dominion Company will take measures
TO keep the Transporting power fully up to
the demand"
The Richmond Enquirer applauds the
action and course of Gov. Wise and de
clares that although the late Tammany letter
may have been inopportune-its views on
the abstract principle are correc'--and that
the Democracy of the State have not been
driven from him, nor had their faith in him
shaken.
By general consent, the ODD Of this mouth,
being the anniversary of the birthday OF
George Washington, the Father OF his Coun-
try. will lie observed throughout Virginia, as
a holiday. We are glad to see that In Nlr-
ginia, at least, it is determined that the
memory of Washington shall be freshly re-
membered.
Col. Charles 4. Jones. contractor tnr the
huilding of the custom houses at Chicago
and Milwaukee, and for the Washington
auueduct, died at Roche ter, \. Y, on Mon
day last. His health, it is stated, had been
Unmarried ever since his visit to Washington
nt the time of President Buohanau's lnau-
guratiOn.
The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted
Masors of the District of Columbia, have &C
cepted an invitation from the Grand Lodge
Of virginia. to he present and participate
with them at Richmond in the ceremonies OF
inaugurating the Washington Statue on the
ODD.
correspondent of the Philadelphia In
ouirer. writing of the visit Of the United
States steamer San Jacin'o to Japan, last
wear, says the japanese fired salute Of
twenty-one guns on Washington's birthday
and on the Fourth Of July.
The aquarium at the Smithsonian lns'i'u'
tiop. is now one of the most frequently visi'
ted .lions" of the metropolis, and many 90
again and again to gaze atthis Indoor sea,
and TO cultivate al intimate acquaintance
with it's inhabitants.
We observe that the Committee IN the Leg
;slature TO which the resolution inqu'ring IN
to the expediency of requiring the Railroad
Comranies of this State to fence their tracks
u.s referred some time since, have reported
adversely.
Jno. Etheridge, esq, long the Chlel CLERK
in the Navy Depal tment, and of late years ore
of its principal clerks, has been notified that
his services will not be required hereafter
in the Department
One Of the Bond Holders Of the Chesa
reake and Ohio Canal, advises, in let er tc
the Washington Union, immediate act'o" on
the part of those interested In the Cans';
and a meeting is proposed
The present season in Washington Is re-
norted on all sides to be the most gay and
fashionable one, known for many years
balls, parties, r, cep,ions, &c, being the order
of the day.
WIN. T. POWELL, esq, formerly citizen Of
this Mace, is connected with tho Memphis
Tenn. Avalanche. We wish him every sue