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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-18
salt Lake city.

Ilarper'S Weekly gives an account OF Salt
Lake City, from which we learn that It Is
four miles in length by three in breadth, COW
ering II square miles of ground. Thcstreet
are laid GU; at right angles, aud are each ls2
feet wide. A city ordinance requires that
each house shall be set 20 feet from the street,
and that shade trees shall be planted in front
Each block from street to street is 90 rods
square, and eight building lots are allowed
to each block. The dwellings are mostly
long one-story brick buildings The city has
a pleasant appearance. The river Jordan,
uniting Great Salt and Utah Lakes, is west
Of the city. To the South, for a distance Of
% miles, is plain. Ga the East and North
are the slopes of the mountain range. There
is hot spring near the city, stream from
which the Mormons have turned into their
bathing houses a stream of water running
through the site where the city stands,
bias been turned by various branches into
each street, supplying every family with pure
water; and these streams enable the inhabi-
tants to raise trees and flowers which could
not be grown in that climate without irriga-
ton. The city was founded in the fall Of 1871.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-18
An JncId.nf or tn, TornEd do.

One of the most remark able Incidents conse-
uueut upon the late tornado and treshet occur
red about noon on Saturday on the road lead
ing from Laurel TO BroOkville, Montgomery
county, of which the following are the partIc-
ulars: iteeeus that Society of Friends had
ordered a quarterly meeting at BrcokylIe, on
the Sabbath succeeding the storm, and that
on the previous dag considerable numbers OF
the Society. in many instances attended BY
their wives and children, had started FIR tee
meeting. Among the parties were MI. ueo.
IL Reese, Of the firm Of McSsrs. Reese Bros,
West Pratt street, his father, three ladies OF
tue family, aud servant Whilst passing
along the road they encountered the tuii
blast 0f the tornado, as it came sweeping
along in its furious, devastating course, tear
Ing up the largest white oak trees, and scat
tering them in every direction. The escape
of the above party seems somewhat miracu'
Ious. 4 venerable oak which had brayed
the storms Of many years yielded TO the power
of the wind and tell immediately In the rear o.
tie carriage, whilst at the same time another
was blown directly across the path OF the
horse. Destruction seemed inevitable, yet
al! the little party acted with singular pre-
sence cf mind Father and son both set to
work to coutrivo some means OF proceeding
on their Journey, which was accomplished by
the vigorous application of axes to the limbs
of the Frustrated oaks, aud even then had to
drive off the road, and thread their way
through dense woods.
As other parties were on their way to the
meeting, all would be compelled to pass
over the same road. hlr. Reese and son,
with the assistance of friends quite consid-
eratcly went to work and succeeded in clear
i1g the road 60 as to allow the passage of We
hces. \ survey was then made OF the dam
age done, when IL was found that the cOurs.
OF the tornado was quite straight, and just
about one hundred yards in width. Some
/ of the trees measured full sixteen inches IN
/ diameter and there were not less than thirty
of them which lay upon the ground within
a short distance of each other. Ii Is stated
that on each side of the course OF the lorna
do the trees fell in towards each other, which
can only be accounted for on the philosophic
supposition of a vacuum having been caused
/ by the swiftness Of the wind. One old gen.
tleman on his way to meeting lost his horse,
such was the rapdity with which the water
raised and the swollen condition Of stream
winch he cndeayored uusGccesstully TO ford.
Another was compelled to shoulder his good
betterhalf and carry her considerable dis
/ lance through stream.-BlE. inner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-18
TeIegraphic DespnIChes.

BosT0N, June l6.-The Bark Mantle, from
this port, was totally destroyed by fire at
Surinam on the 10th ult.
New ORLEANS, June l6--Tho effects OF
the overflow of the cotton lands by tue late
freshets, are now regarded az very serious,
and the market, in consequence, is ad'ancing.
MEYpuls, June lG.--A4 far as asccrtained,
SIS cabin, and I20 deck passengers, we're
rescued from tie iI.-'atCd steamer Penn'yi-
yania, leaving - cabin and 50 dsck Passen-
gers missing, and no doubt lost.
HARRISBURG, Jane lG.--The ceremony OF
"spiking" down" the last rail Of the North
err Contra! Railroad took place to-day, con-
Meeting Baltimore with Sunbury aud the sys-
TEN of roads north of that place.
LEAvENwoRTM, June l3.--Two gentlemen
have arrived here from Camp Scott, with eight
DAYS later news Governor Cumming was
still at Salt Lake City. Gen. Johnston had
provisions sufficient to last till June lOih.--
Nothing had beOn heard from Captain Marcy,
near Fort Laramie. The gentlemen were
PASSED bv Mormon tx press from Salt Lake
City, having LETT My ll:h, Lound to Council
! Bluffs. They reported that Gov. Cumming
uau TCLUTuEl ~ CiIil y 'C-'''j b"N "A f'|'Ss- ~
return TO the city Immediately. They also
reported everything as quiet.
Rock ISLAND, Juno l5.--The "brick block
of buildings located on Washington aud
Illinois streets, and occupied by liquor
dealers, was destroyed by fire this morning,
The loss to the buildings and goods will eX'
coed $50 000 which is onenait insured.
New ORLEANS, June 1.-The exports Of
cotton from this port the past week con
prisel 10000 bales 10 Liverpool and 3, 600 to
! Iavre. Itis now conceded on al hands thal
the pre=en! crop will reach ) ,lGo,Oo0 bales
PHILADELPHIA. June lG.--TAe bark foy
ageur, from Baltimore, has arrived at
| Queenstown with loss OF buIwarks, naInmast
and sails, and 900 bushels Of wheat, which
were thrown overheard to save the vessel.
New ORLEANS, June l4.--An explosion
occurred yesterday on board the steamboat
Eclipse, near Natchez. Two men were killed
and three wounded.
BosToS, June l6.-The steamer America
for Liverpool sailed hence this morning, with
ll2 passengers. She had no specie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-18
Family ConspirRcy.

CURIOUS CAH.-An attempt on the part
of the relatives of the Rev. Mr.. Leach, a
clergyman of the Church Of England, OF good
family aud fortune, to have him removed Tor
life into lunatic asylum, is creating much
comment ip England. The jury refused to
pronounce him insane. The London Daily
News thus sums up and comments on the
case:
The moving spirits in this attempt were
his mother, his married sister, and her bus
band. The reverend gentleman had on two
previous occasions labored under attacks OF
mental ufrmity, and had once been unde,
restraint. But he had been released aud
had for some years been allowed the free 10
diligence of his eccentricities. Singular as
these were, Mr.. Leach appears 10 have been
perfectly harmless. He seems TO have lived
alone or with his mother. He was rell-
gious enthusiast. lie was impressed With
the idea that the Millennium was 'dswnipg,"
if indeed it had not already dawned. His
actions we're all guided, be said, by the hoiy
Shirt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-18
A Description.

The Louisville Journal thus hits oil the
holowness of the professions Of tho Demo
cratic leaders:
There never was political organization
so full of promises and 80 barren IN perlJr-
nance, as the Democratic party. In every
campaign they make the most filtterIng
promises to the South that they VII cstaL.
lish !asurmyuntable barriers to ab9.lt.on!snl
and for the protection Of Southern ric#ts and
the promotion OF Southern interests. v hen
the election is over and they are called upon
for the performance Of their s!ittcring prom,
ses, thev invariably erect their barriers. u.
Gid. Pillow built the deisnces Of Cama7go,
with the ditch on the wrong side"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-18
Extraordinary Case.

The Portsmouth tOhio) Journal OF the
18th last, furnishes the particulars OF o case
Of doubtful identity which in some re.
spects throws Townsend M'Henry 10 the
shade. Robert M'Auley went from Lucas
Vile, Scioto County, Ohio, about six years
ago to California, leaviuga family behind
During his absence they have been receiving
letters from him, ia which he stated that it
was his intention TO return home. Lie also
wrote that he Was sick. Daring last week a
gentleman presented himself at PIketon,
Ohio, ana represented himself as Mr.. Re bert
MAulev, and said he was out Of money and
was not able 10 walk home. A citizen kindly
volunteered 70 take the sick man To his sup
posed family. lie was taken t. a near rela-
tive in the neighborhood where his wife las
he claimcd) lived. The vile was sent for
She came, but failed and utterly refused to
recognize him. Sac said he was an impOs-
tor, there being no semblance between him
and Der husband. The gentleman endeavor-
ell to relate circumstances to convince his
wife and friends that he was no impostOr--
and did seem to know almost everything that
it would be supposed that Mr.. NJ Auley ought
10 know TIE family and brothers still re-
fuse t. acknowledge him, aud he Is now in
Portsmouth sick, and out OF money. What
adds 90 the mystery OF the Whole affair, Is the
seeming fairness OF his whole story. lie
knows all his o.c ne gbbors and everything
about their history, yet his family don't know
him. Some e the beighbors say it is him,
bat others deny it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-18
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRi-NEEhLf 81
EDGAR SNONDES.
ALEXANDRIA,:
The special session of tue Senate e!oseC
FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE Is, 1855.

The special session of tue Senate closed
on Wednesday. The Senate spent about
three hours 10 Executive session, and 1t Is
understood disposed of all the pending nom
nations Of public officers, and such other
business as the President had submitted for
consideration. The National lnteliigencer
says:--"The early and quiet termination OF
q session which, from the proclamation oil
the President, was considered likely to lie
occupied with subjects Of more than ordina-
~ interest, may be viewed as happy ausu-
ry of continued pacific relations with EGG
land. Doubtless, the tenor Of the intelligence
received by the last arrival afforded such as
surances as justified the Senate in leaving
the honor aud interests Of the country In the
keeping of the Executive branch Ot the Co.
vernmcnt until tnc regular period fixed by
law for reassemblng.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-18
rne Connecticut Mysiery.

The trial OF the sailor Benson for perjury
in swearing that he saw the young man,
Charles +. Sage. who Was missing ~ the
time, but has since been found, murdered 10
o barn by man who WAS suspected when
the boy was first missed Of having killed
him, took place at llajdGm, few days
since. Benson was found guilty. Young
Sage himseIf--the youth whose existence Is
20 persistcnty questioned by many Of his
MISUNDERSTANDING one OF the witnesses, that
fact would seem to settle the question that he
is certainly alive Notwithstanding all this,
it seems there arc persons in the ncI.hbor-
hood 80 incrcdul0us that they deny the !dcn.
try Of the young man, and Two Of thcm have
published a card, Offering to stake one bun
dred dollars that The stories that Charles T..
Sage is still living are false, and that the
proof Of the yOung mans existence cannot
be shown. And al! this, n0t| Outstanding be
or some one claiming 70 be him AMI looking
just like him, was ia court as y living witness
against Benson last week. lt was yonng
Sage himself NO doubt. But rs on one ex-
IRENE of ignorance and prejudice there Is no
limit to human credullty, 50 on the other
there are no bounds to incredulity. The
Hartford Press says certain degree Of mys-
terry still envelopes this case. There ap-
pears to be reserved and unwritton side 10
this story, and it is due to the public as well
as to all parties ncerned that the true &C
count should be presented. Why be went
off 90 suddenly does not clearly appear
as yet. Possibly further Developments ot
this case, which s. hope to be able to present
soon to cur readers, may throw some lIgnt
on this question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-18


Mason, in relation to the recent British Az.
gressions in the Gulf of Mexico passed the
Senate unanimously, on Wednesday,
Resolved, Gas the judgment of the Senate)
That American vessels OF the high seas, in time
of peace bearing the American flag, remain
under the jurisdiction of the country TO winch
they belong aud, therefore, any visitation, mo-
estation, or detention OF such vessels by force,
or by the exhibition OF force, Oh the part OF a
foreign Power, is III deTOgation OF the soyereIg
~ OF the United States.
Resolved, That the recent and repeated viola
tons OF TINS immunity, committed by vessels Of
war belonging 10 the navy of Great Britain, in
tue Gulf of Mexico and the adjacent seas, by
firing into interruptlng, and otherwise torcibly
OBTAINING them on their voyage, requires, iii the
final disposition of the subject by the Govern
ments OF Great Britain and the United States,
| touching tie rights involved, as shall satisfy
! the lust demands OF this Government and pre-
| clude hereafter the occurrence OF like aggTes.
| sicns
Resolved That the Senate fully approves the
action OF the Executive III sending naval force
into the infested seas with orders ITO protect all
vessels OF the United States Oh TIE high seas from
search or detention by the ves.els-oi-war OF any
other na;ion And il is the opinion OF the
Senate that, ii il becomes necessary, sucn addl'
tional legislation should be supplied in aid OF
the Executive power as will make such protec'
| ton effrctual
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-18
PERSONAL---VERY. Congress.

The last session of Congress has been dis
graced by an unusual number of perSonaIl-
ties among members. The grossess epithets
have been employed in mutual alterations,
and language freely used more becoming II
doggery than the hall Of the natiou's repre-
sentatves. Such brutality in body sap
posed to be composed OF the elite OF the ma
ton, must not only disgrace us in the esii-
nation of civilized notiono, but dobnSo tho
tone Of manners in those who look 10 the
high places of the land for models of bcha.
vior. Party spirit is as strong in the mother
country as our Own, but do We ever behold
in the British Parliament such sceues as are
of frequent occurrence in the American Con
gress? How can we expect other nations to
respect US, if We do not respect ourselvcs2--
What force do personalities give to an argu-
nenls WHAT light do scurrilous epithets
throw upon difficult subject? What digni-
ty is impaired to the laws by the constant
outbursts Of lawless passions on the part Of
the law makcrs?-Rich DiSp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-18
Sale OF Ir. Fiiimore's Carriage.

Sale OF nIr. Ffiimore's Shfr'"Bo'
We have seen it stated in a recent issue oil
the Albany Evening Journal, with, doubt
less. invidious design, that the carriage and
harness presented to Mr.. Fillmore BY his
friends in New York, had beon sold few
DAYS since, at public auction, fJr 959l. Inc
journal, 10 noticing tie fact, attempted 10
make il appear as an ungratctul "ct.
The Butf.lu Commercial Advertiser thus
explains the whole matter. Il says
When Mr.. Fillmore became President, M
friends in New York presented 10 Mis-. + ii!moi'
splendid carriage aud horses, WAlcn We're
used by him aud his family unit! lae expiration
0; his term, when 1t became question WnaI
should be- done with this elegant establishment
Mr. FilImore's fortune did not justify him III
living in style suitable 10 such an establish,
ue l, nor was il cOntormable 10 his tastes aud
simple habits as private citizen that ne should
do So The articles, too were OF perlshanie
nature and must soon disappear: and as ne de-
sired 10 perpetuate the remembrance OF so muhl'
Gcput 4 ppneiactIo II was concluded 10 sell tHe
/ whole and expeHd the proceeds IN set OF P'a'''
/ TINS vas done ard tae set, consisting 81 Twelve
uIecps. was manufactured 10 order III Ne"
! York and numbered from one 10 twelve lhcl"'
| siye The principal Article. saiysr, mas tAe
! following inscription, aud Is intended 20 ue'
! scent as all heir loom III MS family - all I'm
psrishable record Of his gratitude.
The Carriage and Horses generously pfeSen.
! ted to Mrs MiIlard Fillmore, by the citizens OF
! New York, in 1880 having been sold III 1898
the proceeds are invested III this Set OF Plate as
Perpetual Memento Of Gratitude 10 tAe
! Donors
We are unable at this moment 70 find a letter
published at the time By one OF the New York
gourIemep engaged IN tue presentation, stating
., We lrco.rct raar before TINS con'e'sIo" lH's
plate va, decided upon, the donors were consul
! led AID the change made under their advice
! At any rate sucu was the fact
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-18

Judging from the comments of tho public
press of Great Britain, it is manifest that it
is sensibly impressed with the importance Of
preserving unimpaired the friendly relations
which for more than forty years have existed
between the two countries. We have seen no
remarks relative to the late reported aggres-
sions, but what are of conciliatory nature;
and the statement Of Mr.. Fitzgerald, the
Under Secretary Of State for Foreign Affairs.
shows that the government IS disposed to
take prompt action to correct the evils com
planned Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-18

Senator Bigler has written long letter, re-
viewing what he styles the offensive tenor
aud Misrepresentation of despatch of the
Associated Press relative to his proposed re.
peal Of the Atlantic Telegraph act, and con-
cludes by saying: 81 proposed the bill re-
ferred to, because l am against making the
contract authorized by the law of last session,
on the unequal if not Illuminating conditions
proposed by the British Parliament, and in
this view have the concurrence of the com-
mittee on the Judiciary of the Senate, to
whom my bill was referred. For whilst
they reported against the bill, they at the
same time reported against making the con-
tract. agreeing to pay the seventy thousand
dollars per annum authorized by the law Of
the last Congress. There is, therefore, no
practical difference between my proposition
and the conclusion of the committee"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-18

The report that NJ. Belly has actually con-
cluded contract with the Nicaraguan gov
ernment-b which the latter has conceded to
the French government, or to company IN
France which is under the protection of the
government, right to make a canal across,
finds credit Ii is part of his flan, Of
course to open the transit to the whole
world, aud thus the United States will en-
ioy it's benefits in common with the rest OF
the world, bu. or such terms as the Emperor
may choose to prescribe. If the contract has
been closed we shall soon see the ports on
either side Of the Istbmus in the hands Of the
French.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-18

The letter of Admiral Stewart, Of the Bril-
fish Navy, to Capt. Sands of the Susqehan-
ma, 10 reference to the acknowledgment of
his services 10 succoring the officers and crew
of the Susquehanna when suffering with yell
low fever, is considered as an efusion honor
able to the head and heart of the British
commander Every good citizen Of both
countries will join in the Admiraps ejacula-
ton, "LoDg, long may our respective nations
live in harmony and mutual confidence to-
wards each other" The same conciliatory
spirit has ere this doubtless caused the gal
liant Admiral to interpose his authority to
stop the aggressions upon our vessels in the
Gulf of Mexico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-18
nown OH Tobacco.

The last North Indiana Conference OF the
Methodist Church agreed to the following re-
solution:
Resolved, That no person be admitted as a
member of this Conference who is IN the habit
of using tobacco in the common way, without
an agreement TO discontinue the practice.
Using tobacco in the common way" we
presume, is squirting its juice about, without
any regard to place, or consideration Tor
those who do no indulge in such nasty practi-
ccs. The Indiana Methodist Church seems
to regard decency as essential to professors
Of religion, and therefore exteeos us supsrv,'
sion to the personal habits of its members.
Thew must not use tobacco in the common
way" which means the way to disgust other
people; aud we are not sure but the confer
euoe is right in tsbooiog practice which is
as near to vice as anything not positively
wicked can be.-PhR. Ledger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-18
u,be aIIeutd MuitIhtion Denl ed,

Mr.. Layard, the distinguished British trav-
eller, who has just returned from tour Of
observation in British India, discredts en-
tirely in an address to the citizens Of London,
the alleged cases of mutilation by the revol-
ted Hindoos aud Mshometans. lie says, after
the most vigilaut investigation, be bad not
been able to meet with solitary Instance
ale did not wish" he said, "to deny or pal
late the atrocities which had been commit
ted in India. 1t was a rising of the people,
and they meant to exterminate men, women
and children of the Europeans; but they did
not mean to insult or mutilate."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-18
CsIor,c Engine for Egypt.

We Yesterday called at Mr.. Erlcsson's new
Office in Broadway, 20 see Il caloric pumping
engine which is about to be sent oft to the
Pacha of Egypt, to lie used in irrgatins some
Of the ornamental grounds OF his residence.
It's power on being tested, proTed ampic t.
raise l 900 gnlons Of water per hour, To an
elevation Of 100 feet; or, at q slightly reduced
speed, it elevated water to 100 feet. The ex-
cellencies claimed as peculiar to this kind
of engine are its economy, simplicity and
compactness. The one just mentioned, though
comprising but few parts, and net exceed
ing six feet in length, is run ten hours ut a
cos. of only twenty cents for fuel
Calorio engines are in operation in several
large establishments in this city, 10 elevate
water to q point not reached by the natural
hydraulic pressure, and 1t seems probable
that they will bo extensively applied 70 this
purpose. One of the same -lz1 As that for the
Turkish PAcha, is set up IN the banking
house of Duncan l. Sherman, where 1t Is
used about forty-fve minutes every morning,
to fill the large tank at the top OF the building.
The porter or JaEltcr, who formerly exerted
himself five or six hours every day IN pump
ing, is enabled to devote his time to other
pursuits, and at cost of fuel so insignificant
az to be scarcely worth mentioning. The
Metropolitan Bank has 4 similar engine
Another has been ordered and sent to Cali
fornia, where this description OF engines is
expected to saperseie the rude windmiiIs
now employed, and much Of the baud labor.
But for lofty buildings, especially such a.
are in elevated parts OF this city, where there
is much complaint Of the failure Of the Gro
ton, lin hot days, when the head Of water is
most reduced, this method Of Pumping has
much TO commend tn J Jo,uuQL0f Con-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-18
The Money Question.

We have no doubt but that the money
question, as connected with the general gov
ernmeut, will be the great question of the day.
All other issues seem to be settled, with the
exception Of this important one. The fact
that the government of the United States is
under the necessity Of contracting loans of
from twenty to thirty millions year, when
we are at peace with all the world, is state
of fittings which ought not to exist. The taxes
of the country should be adjusted so as to
IN Get the annual expenditure within the COM
pass of each year. This is the only system
which should be allowed to prevail in time Of
peace.-N J. Herald.