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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-12
The National IntelIigencer enumerates ii

The National Intelligencer enumerates the
various mail facilities from the Atlantic to
Pacific, recently established, which must
soon develop the riches of the intermediate
country, and contribute largely and imme-
dia tely to the wealth. population, and gene
raj prosperity of California. Oregon. and
Washington. The establishment of these
six or eight great overland routes will be
we'll calculated to throw food of light on
the gres. question over what particular route
q railroad shall hereafter be constructed.
when the country shall have recovered from
it's present pecupiary embarrassments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-12

Two steam boilers 10 the Manchester Mill,
at Providence, L. L. exploded on the Sih inst.
killing two men and fatally ipjuring third.
The damage to the building was about five
tbousand dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-12

A fire occurred at Fond du Lac, on the
Sth inst, which destroyed sixteen buildings.
The loss is estimated at $50 900, and the 10
suranee SIS 900. The fire was the work Of
40 incendiary, who was arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-12

The New York custom-bouse reports Tor
the year ending Cd the 3O!h June, show
great falling of 10 the imports. and eonse-
quentlJ o ecrious dimiuuiion of the re'eDu"'
Iu 1856 the total of the imports at New York
amounted to SIT 1861. 657; in 1857, to $751;
339,l26; ard in 1858 10 only $l0,ll6,4i2.-
This exhibits falling If to tbs extent Of
forty per. cent 10 the chief source Of revenue.
and shows that the necessity for loans to
meet oven the ordinary wants of Government,
is likely to exist for year to come.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-12

China advicss are dated ct Hong Kong on
the 5th of May. The inhabitants Of Canton
were leaving the city. and general outbreak
prevailed. Hong Kong city was much To-
,ured By the bursting Of q water scout over
il. Trade was dull at Shaughae, aud silks
had fallen in price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-12

The Boston Transcripts states that letters
had been received in that city from Sebasto-
pol, dated May "a, which report the work
Of Kissing tho suDken Russian fleet progress
ing rapidly, and with remarkable success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-12

Lord Malmesbury read TO the British House
of Lords on the Gath ult, official papers re-
ceiyed from the French Government relative
70 the shipment Of negroes, and subsequent
mutiny aud murders. on board the em'grant
ship Regina Coli. A sensation was pro-
duoed by . statement that the negroes bad
passports from the President Of Liberia, who
requested the French captain to trade there,
and took the bead money for the passports to
the blacks. Earl Grey and Lord Brougham
expressed their conviction Of the evils at
tending the system Of "free emigration
ad opted BY the French Government. Lerd
Malmesbury's speech caused nnncysnce in
high quarters in France. According TO
Paris letter, instructions had been sent to
the Duke of Malakof to demand exi lana
tious. The leading London papers assert
that Doctor Wilberforce, Bishop of Oxford,
Lord Brougbam, and the Exeter Hall people
generally. injdre the cause Of the negro. as
we'll as the prosperity Of the British colonies
by their isnatical advocacy Of an impracties'
bic rule for the abolition Of slavery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-12

Governor W!se's bearing and sentiments
have made great impression upon the New
York Volunteers. Indeed, many OF the visi-
tiers, whilst eschewing politics on such an
occasion, find difficulty in repressing their
partiality for the imam Of the eagle oye," as
the next Commauder-n-Chie of the army
aud navy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-12

Notice is taken of the fact, that IN all that
has been said about the administration OF
James Monroe during the late ceremonies,
not single allusion was made to distin-
euished New Yorker, who twice served with
him az Vice President. Ii is the more sim
pular because the close Of both their lives
was marked BY the pressure Of adverse Pc
cuniary circumstances, a marked loss OF per-
sonal consequence with the people, and yet
grea. though tardily expressed regrets. Dar,
isl D. Tompkins at one time was the 'doi
Of the democratic party in New York. and
popular With it throughou, the Union"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-12

C.JOn REWARD.-Rsnaway from the
OlUO farm OF the subscriber, near Cen.
trevlIls, Fairfax County, Va, on the night OF
5ta instant negro woman HARRIET, about IS
years OF age, black, 5 feet or inches high
and tolerably likely. She was purchased by me
OF Messrs. Dickinson Il Hill, IN Richmond, and
formerly came from King George County. |
Will give the above reward if returned TO me,
or secured SO that can get her
A. 5. GRIGSBY.
Fairfax County. Va. an 5-eotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-12

nIEDMnNT CLASSICAL AEApf."..
Rey.F VI. EDWARDS, PKl>c-sAi a.
by competent assistants. Tue EsA: 't''"
this School will commence Oh TIE - -
September, 1875. The charge tor boar
Tuition for ~ months i. sl6D Il .' o''.'.
that Students from distance board IL ~ 80 -.
ly Of the Principal. Full lniorm@i'L' -. .
losues, &c, can be obtained by aPD,ic'ooyT..
F. VI ED"Ih,
Piednnn. Station N C. Z K ~ go
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-12

6n 900 FRUIT TREES FOk ~ ~
CO.UUUAT THE q RE + a.
NURSERIES, situated on the Aiex.h'rs. - ~
Leesburg Turnpike, near Falls Church ~ a.
County, Va. All orGers Tor A!eaaHdI!S' v =
ington, and Georgetown, viii be ds''''' -
Printed catalogues sent 10 all who dss!ls
W All communications addressed 70
T. B. MUNSON, Falls 'lI, Il
boy l3-eOu Fairfax 'euI'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-12

XI7ANTED.-A situation "a a TEAC htb
w in private family. by Young Ma.
qualif fed 20 teach the Ancient and Noteru L7'
guages, Mathematics, and the usaal Eng.a.
branches and who las had some eXpeusa.y =.
teaching.
Good references can be given. ALdres: ; \
Y, Spotsylvania Court House, Va.
iy i2-w3w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-12
I'ORDONSYILLE FEMALE ACADEMY.

'ORDONSYILLE FEMALE ACADEMY.
II The second SESSION OF this School will
be gin the eth OF September, 1888, and close the
III OF July 1853.
All the ordinary English branches will be
taught, including higher Mathematics, together
with ancient and modern languages, Music,
Painting, Drawing, &c.
The department Of ancient languages and
Mathematics will be under the charge OF the
Principal
The Departments Of Music, Drawing, &c,
under the charge OF Mr. PROSINGER, high
.y accomplished gentleman from Germany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-12

FOG>E POWERS. THRESHlNG MA.
ii CHIMES. GRAIN DRILLS, FAN
MILLS, &c-We are now prepared TO furnish
20 oder, Pitts celebrated Horse Powers and
InreshiHg Machines Peiton'S do; BicStord Il
HItimans Wheat Drill. the most approved now
in use: Montgomery Rockaway Wheat Fan;
Climax DO. Persons wishing 10 purchase any
o, the above articles will please order early.
ADDISON, WALLACE Il co,
ivl2 No. g. Union street
.C.ipeper Observer, Ea.Itex News, and Port
Tobacco lines
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-12

las Is a SCh0oI Tot STudy. The sUICIesI
compliance with all its rules will be required.
The discipline though kid will be strict.
! h. boarding department will still be under
he Gaze OF Mrs MARY F.. BARBOUR
Payments Half IN advance, and half az the
close OF the term.
No pupil admitted for less than 1--WE months,
and TO deduction made except in case OF pro-
tracted illness address
REV. DANIEL B. EWING, Principal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-12

1 NY ONE wishing 10 purchase one OF the
II most beautiful and desirable FARMS on
the Orange and Alexandra Railroad, about 80
miles from Alexandria, will do we'll make to
immediate application TO
K. B. WILLIAMSON.
WaTentoR, sep lp--eott
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-12
CurtOus Dcsire.

"Not long since, at one Of the morning pray.
er meetings, 10 a popular church, middle
aged gentleman requested the prayers Of the
congregation las he was about choosing g
companion"
This, says the Savannah Republican, re-
minds us Of benediction We once heard an
up-country Georgia Justice pronounce on q
runaway couple, whom he bad united in
wedloek. Alter declaring them IMAM end
wife," he CALCULATED, with great sOlemnity:
''and NAV the Lnrd have mercy on your
souls p Petersburg Express.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-12

S'EMAC! SuMAC!.-lUO tons 5 u MAC
- wanted. for which We Will pay the highest
naTAcc price. BAGS viii be furnished gratis.
ADDISON, WALLACE Il co,
il y No. 10, Unlon.s;T Alex a.
GCu.peper Observer Fairfax News, aud War
r-u.lr WuiJ I
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-06-11
The Sepoy Story.

For some time mysterious hints have been in
circulation that the stories of the horrId atroci
ties of tbe Sepoys upon the women and children 10
India had been either grossly exaggerated or
manufactured out of whole CLOTH For the sake o
humanity, could not but hope that these SUE
picious were well founded, for it would be a less
dsparagiug view of human nature to suppose
the Sepoy atrocities the creations of inventive
malice than that beings having the shape of men
could be capable of such hideous crimes.
In every war there are excuses which the rule
of legitimate warfare do not Justify, such as the
employment of Indians to scalp hostile popula-
ton Unfortunately, as was done by the English
aud Frsaca in their on this continent, ard
by the English in the American Revolution and
the late war; such the brutal violation of wo-
men, some remarkable instances of which occurred
on the coast Of own State in the last war with
England, and such as the same kind of Outraets
perpetrated by English sailors in the Russian war,
ia the small towns on the Baltic. 1t is perfectly
credible that barbarous Sepoys, whose association
with British arms had permitted them to initiate
the vices but not to adopt the religion of their
couquerers, should be guilty Of similar excuses.
But il now appears that the terrible stories of the
unparalleled brutality 10 women and children 10
India, with attendant circumstances of peculiar
cruelty aud outrage, were monstrous fable, il =
vented either to stimulate sympathy and enlis .
ments, or to justify the fearful retaliation Of
blowing rebels from the mouth of cannon.
Mr.. Layard, one of she most frank, independent
aud truthful of Englishmen, and gentleman who
lie perfectly versed in Oriental languages and cus-
toms. has been in India investigating this matter,
and be reports that the Sepoys intended to kill.
but that they are innocent Of greater crimes. We
are lost Ia wonder at the depravty which could
invent such cruel and gigantic falsehoods depra-
witty only to be surpassed by that which is cspa-
bic of mmitting such crimes.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-06-11

1t 10 said that late scientific analysis hes proved
that the dreadful malaria which iu fects the Cam
pagua and many other districts Of Italy, IL owing
entirely to poisonous fetid principle, latent in
certain weed, which Is developed as the plant de
Gays.
Ii Is believed that the malignant "hotei sick
ness In various places In this country arises from
want Of proper attention TO drainage, ventilation
ard cleanliness.
The efficient system Of sewerage and drainage
which has been introduced ia Bngiand has been
followed by pefceptible Improvement In the
health and longevity Of the population.
IL IN known that tbs smallest quantity of faint
Cd air introduced 20 delicate human lungs has An
luxurious eject and it Is believed that yellow TO-
yer and many other disesses owe their oy,ai. a,
rec'ly 70 organic decay W
shsss iAess popt ont to the authorities of cities
me proper means Of preserving tbs public health
snc o. thstwhich 10 dependent upon Il The pro.,s ~
" ana srewsh 81 tbs semmupity.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-06-11
Agricultural Societies In France
The Sugar Cane.

The Paris correspondent of the New York Jour
nal of Commerce says that large divisions OF France
are marked ont for annual agricultural exhibi
lions He describes an admirable display at Ayig
non aud which was crowded with the rural gentI
and tho peasantry of the whole province. The
eorgho, or Chinese sugar caue, which has attract
ed SO much attention in this country, formed q
prominent feature of the exhibition. This plant
is cultivated with success in the South of France
and Algeria.
"Mr Prieur, Of Aviguon, has grouped under a
large glass frame the metamorphoses to which
he has subjected it. Nothing is more curious than
the succession of transformations ia corner
ron the sorgho in stalk, such as 1t IS when
cut; little further are its flores converted into
shtead In skeiu; then, piece of linen woven with
yhs thread; then handsome cloak boIdered with
Nlrs, which III. Prieur designs for the Prince lm-
perial The most curious aud complete array Of
the products of the sorgho is that of Dr. Sicard
of Marseiliss With the pith he has mauufac
tured excellent sugar, to be compared with any
other whatever by grinding the seed. he has
obtained -four and fecuis, of which he has made
bread and chocolate, which the many tasters find
very palatable lie extracts, moreover, from the
plant an abundance Of alcohol of superior quality:
and besides most agreeable wine containing in
large quantity all the tonic and other sautary ell
emeuts Of the Juice of the grape. 10 addition, he
makes paper out of it, of which he shows sam
pies by chemical agents, he gets from it gam
boge, Chinese ing, carmine, golden yellow and
green. You see silk ribbons, skeins of cotton.
wool and thread dyed with soreho in those deli
cate and varying shades which, hitherto, have
been foind only IN the stuff and articles com
ing directly from China. We should add that all
the ne* derivatives a. We may style them, frern
the cane, are complete and can be delivered TO
trade and industry at discriminate prices
Important prizes were awarded at the Ayignon
exhibition. Among others, silver cup, elegant
T., go .,a f.. EoIl
TO the owner of the best cultivated aud managed
domain 10 the neigsborhood. In the evening Of
the last day, there was grand ball, with fire.
works.
The correspondent ygests that our principal Ag
renl' ursl Societies should hold regular and ample
communications with those Of Europe;that We have
q great deal 10 teach. and not little TO learn He
mentions sIong list Of French recent publications
sppSrtaiuing TO Agriculture.
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xupoRrsD roa Ta. DAILY DIsPAruH
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival. OF THE ASIA.

NEW YoRK. June I0.--rhe steamship Asia has or
rived here with dates from Liverpool to the 18th
of May The Borussia arrived outon the 2th, ahd
the Ariel on the 28th.
Parliament re assembled on the 2stb inst.
1t IL stated that n conference between the House
OF Lords and House of Commons, ended 10 the Tor
mer agreeing to the right of Jews to seats 10 Par
| lament. The result will be that Baron Rothschiid
will take his seat I'm the House Of Commons.
The newspaper accounts state that In the House
Lord Eigin declared himself ready to employ a
force to penetrate China to the city Of Pekin.
In the House OF Commons, Lord John Russell
co1demned n brilliant speech which DlsTeait hss
ibesa making to his constituents during the recess,
II " iich he cast imputations o. the late Govern
| ment, and said the country was Ia few hours Of
war whom the present ministry took Office.
D'Isrea defended his position.
The Times correspondent writes despondingly
| from India about the war prospects. The revolt
| has deeper root than was imagined.
| Dates from Hong Kong are to April 18TH Di-
plomatic relations had taken an uDfavoraoe turn.
| It is understood that replies have been
received by the foreign ambassadors to their com
munications to the Emperor. He proposes to dis
| cuss the question at Canton. This was not &C
coded to, and the peuipotentiarles, including the
| American minister, had decided to proceed at once
| to Fuuchow.
| All was quiet at Canton.
| The Paris conference had held its second meet-
| ing at which resolution adopted, declaring
the object of the conference to settle the ques
ton Of the Princpalities.
Rumors were circulated of an intended demon
stTatiou by q French war steamer against Mexico
The Duke dAlIemoAe is spoken of as likely to
succeed Concha in the GovernorshiP OF Cuba.
| The Montenegr n boundary question 10 TO De set
| tied 10y q special mission to CoDstautinople.
TIE Turks are landing large forces at Rag.sa.
| COMMERCIAL
| LIVERPOOL, MAJ 29.-toitou-Sales for the week o'
| $1,000 b les. Prices declined on the week 74G y
| Market closed quiet. Lower qualities declined most
| Flour dull and unsaleahle at decline of cd Wet
| N 10. Anntl In
| 2ls. Wheat steady. Red 5s. lOd.161as; White ~
| 97s 81. Corn quiet Yellow 34s. Sd White 3fs q
BIS 81. Provisions dull. Holders of beef pre- sing
| on the market. sugar declined 6d.@2s, Rosin As
| Id Spirits Turpentine 46s.6g3es.
| COnsols unchanged. .
Eullion in the Bank of England increased flS60 900
| The money market is unchanged
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-06-11
CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, June l0.-Sndte The Senate pass
ed bill for the relief of David Morri.
A long discussion eDsHed on printing certain
papers {, ON the Post Master General.
The Indian Deficiency bill was passed.
House The House adopted joint resolution
for earring the mail from st. J0sephs. Mo-, to Pa
cerviIle. California.
1t was agreed to take recess from TO s o'clock
1t then went into Committee OF the Whole on
the Seuate's amendments to the Army Appropria
ton The amendments appropriating 81 ,2UOOOU
for fortifcatonss was Don-coDcurred in.
Itagreed to the repeal of the authority for the
sale of.the military reservations.
The Supplemental Indian bill was returned
from the Senate and amendments agreed to.
The Post Office Appropriation bill was passed,
with important amendments viz: raising postage
rate to cents, abolishing the Thanking privileges
of Congressman, compelling all postage TO be pre-
paid, and Offering the printing of the Department
aud Post Office advertising to the lowest bidder;
also. allowing Collins his arrearages for mail car
riage.l
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-06-11
THE CAPSIZING OF THE YACHT PRAIRIE
ELOMER- OTIERS MISSING.

BosToN, June 9-The Yacht Prairie Flower,
which capsized in the harbor yesterday, was tow
ed up to the wharf last evening. Her hull remain
ed under water, but by graphing during the
night, seven dead bodies we're recovered from the
cabin. The party on board numbered forty seven,
and others are missing. The list of the dead are
as follows: 0sgood Sanbors, aged twenty nine
years, late chief clerk in the Salem Post Office;
Daniel Fiz, shponer, % years old; Donaldson,
twenty years. son of Alex. Donaldson, pump aud
block maker; VIM. Newcomb, % years, sou of Ca
leb Newcomb, hardware dealer; Clark, twenty
years, son of John Clark; Smith, fourteen years
son of John II Smith VIM. IL Russell, tGenty-one
wear
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-06-11
N.Y. A posT,yr Guar YoR CANCER

tyyfo,d me MS, of Caustic or KNIFE endorsed and H.
ogiiyed bv especidI enactment If The STATE Legislature
If Maryland, with good Iort from hive physl,
clans OF the Houae of Delegates whowere appointed
TO examine its claims
The undersigned will guarantee cure Of all ez'
ternal taprtrs. where vial parts have not become
ersi health of the naiisnt 10 still good.
The above il all that 10 deemed necessary to say
as the great efficacy of this remedy Is now pretty ex
tensively known.
A pamphlet giving some full information on
the subject OF Cancer viii be sent to all requiring
the ledge it contains, VINO VIII lnciose stamp
Address JOHN Hbhs.,
Office No 1902 Baltimore street. Baltimore, Md.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-06-11
l. SUNDAY SCHOOL PROCESSION,
ON 18TH LINE

The several SUNDAY SCHOOLS of Richmond
and Manchester will unite in n demonstration. on
the State Sunlag School Convention, cotding "a
Or vous arrangement The line will be formed pre-
ctirty ri CLOCK aud All the schools shon!d be III
the posti ms assigned them in the prog ramse few
minui Ps before that hour
The chJols will meet at their usual places OF
meeting, at before O'Clock, Oh AlUbDAY
The procession will move up the north side OF
Broad Street TO 9th, down the wrst side of 9th to
Grace street up the north side of Grace lst street
then across Or and down the south side Of Grace
the east side Of oh along oh TO Capitol
street down the south tide of Capitol street to 18th
As the procession will probably occupy ali the
cross streets from 18th up to LIST daring the march
it is specially requested that persons With hicles,
or on horseback will not tn points indicated
from tn 1917 O'clock His honor the Mayor, is al
Se Of the an. moi ply a9ws TINS
will order he police u prevent the passage of yehi-
ces or horsemen during the march of the process
sion L is ho"ed aud believed. however, that this
notice will be euffsiept.
Alter the mafcn. the Schools will be taken to
erG 9? me city chp Re Sh, r ,Ss Of
I'd for tho occasion will be SING by the children
The entire servireat the Churches will occupy about
al hour
The First Baptist Church. corner of Broad and
18th streets the First Presbyterian Church, corner
of Capitol and 10th streets. and the Centenary
Methodist Church. between It'll and 5th streets wilt
be used on the occasion. the main part of each
church will be reserved for the persons composing
the procession and the doors in that part of each
will be locked until the head Of the line reach es its
destination and person will be allowed 10 enter
until the schools all accommodated The galleries
Of each church VIII be open to the public at ga
o'clock In the morning
Several speakers have been engaged for each
Church
The School Marshas will be supplied with Ro-
setes, by applying at the Chief Marshas Office on
llth rect opposise Goldns Hall.
The Maj shnls are requested to dress uniformly
Rrack hat, coat aud pantsloons aud white est and
gloves, is suggested.
Programme. can be had. on application, at the
Chief Marshars office
Marshal Grubbs W II preside over the meeting at
tn. First Baptist Church; Marshal Price at Cent?
nary and the Chief Marshal at the First Presby te-
Tian
The Aids will report themselves on SATURDAY
3road street A STURDiyANT,
ie f0-3t Ctief Martnal,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-06-11
sas- PowEss' IMPERIAL AMBRorYPEs

have proven to be what they have been repr
seDted to be. THE FIRST CLASS AMBRuTfPn
rbey are not the mere dauhs which are stuck into
case without being sealed up all. and which are
palmed off upon negroes aud unsuspecting white
people for 2j cents. POWERS makes no such stuff
His Pictures are of the best and guaranteed not
t, fade and are fur he'd at reasonable prices
Iery day or two since will please send it back when
he dies ISL Main ST Je l0--3t*
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-06-11
THE BRITISH CRUISERS OFFICIAL DISPATCH.
Is FROM GHY CEMMINHS

WARRINGTON, June lot has been satisfactory
" ascertaned that the British government has is
sued no new instructions to its cruisers in the
Gulf.
The President today sent mes sage to Congress-
communicating dispatch from Gen. Cummings.
from which he has reason TO believe that our dim
Guilty with Utah is terminated. lie coagratulstes
Congress the suspicious event. He says the
three volunteer regiments will not be wanted
Cummings says the report reaches him in every
direction that the Mormons will burn every house
in the territory before leaving.