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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-16
The New Route.

However great may be the present advan-
tapes of the new Northeastern and South.
western route, between New York and Now
Orleans, they are destined to be still further
increased 10 course of time. At present, the
chief obstacle to it's universal adoption by
the travelling public is the staging for eighty
five miles 10 the State Of Mississippi. 1t il
true this may be avoided by taking the
steamboat route between New Orleans and
Memphis-but the public will not DO salts
fled until the gap in the road IN Mississippi
shall be filled up and continuous railroad
communication established throughout the
entire line.
But this is not the only point at which
there is destined to be saving Of both time
and distance. The cut off between Cleye-
land and Chattanooga in Tennessee will make
the line straightGr and shorter, by avoiding
the acute angle now made at Dalton. So,
also the completion of the LyDcbburg aud
Charlottesville road, will lessen the distance
between this city and Washington by ninety
miles further. 1t is easy eoough to see that
when these three ends are accomplished
all of which are now energetIcaily pushed
overwhelmingly toe completion OF the mis-
sing link in Mississippi, the Cleveland and
Chattanooga cut of, and the Lynchburg ex'
teution OF the Orange and Alexandria Road,
it will then be still greater saving on the
present remarkably quick schedule time be-
tween Washington City and New Orleans.
In rcgad TO the condition Of the Mississip-
p Central Road--in which there is the only
gap 10 the present route--we have met with
a recent statement, in the New Orleans Pi.
cayuue, which indicates that it will require
comparatively little money or labor to com
pIete it. By the adoption Of wise and
vigorous policy, it will be seen 1t is estimated
that the whole line may be completed by the
fret of next January. The construction of
railroads in Mississippi is by no means so
d. fiicut as with us--tor, instead of having
mountains to encounter, az we do, the sur.
face oil the country is usually level, and the
expense of grading comparatively light
LynchGurg Trgmtan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-16
"Have You Got Pilot on Board""

Since the adventures OF the National Guard
Of New York, on board the Ericsson, in cur
Southern rivers, the expression Have you
got pilot Oh boart?' has become by-word
in New York. Last Sunday morning at .
o'clock, when the Guard arrived in New
York, per AmbOy steamer, they were tired
out completely. Their companions, who had
waited up all night, on the New York Battery,
in mOmentary expectation OF their arrival, met
them most enthusiastically, as did tho citizens
Of New York, who piloted the early march OF
their crack regiment" through Broadway,
with welcome cheers and fire works.
After they bad been dismissed, the men
who we're half furnished, having eaten moth
ing for nearly "a hours, rushed to the h-tels
on Broadway to satisfy their hunger. Some
Of the poor fellows deTourei the food Us if
they cared more for the quantity than quality
Of the refreshments. Then came the question,
with great point, from the amused spectators,
who feared for toe Guards digestive powers,
Have you got pilot on board?"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-16
Charge against the President OF Liberia


We alluded the other day to the statement
of the surgeon Breuais in regard to the
President Of Liberia. We are happy to see
that the statement is contradicted by the
New York Commercial Advertiser, which
explains the whole matter entirely 10 our
satisfaction, and we hope to that of the pub
lie, also.
Ii seems that when Liberia became indie
pendent she made treaties with several pow
ers, France among the rest. Under this
treaty, France secured the same rights with
the most favored nations, and as by treaty,
English vessels, upon getting license,
could engage in the coastlng trade, so could
France. Under these circumstances the
French agents offered bounty 20 any ma
tive or coIonist who would 70 as an appren-
tice. None could be had, and President
Benson issued proclamation forbidding
any vessel to take away enisrants, without
special license. The Captain of the Regi-
ma Cg,l entered into stipulation that he
would take zone who would not 20 before
magistrate and swear that they went OF their
own accord. lie then received license,
and proceeded to Cape Mount and Sugaree
to engage volunteers.
Reports of Kidnapping soon began to be
prevalent, and when the Legislature met,
President Benson called attention to them 10
bis annual message, and asked for more
power. This they granted him, and the
Commercial says the attempt to escape from
the coast is now hedged around by many
safeguards.
Most OF tho emigran,s obtained are de-
scribed as belonging to the "Vey" tribe,
who haze an alphabet of their own, and spell
and read their own language when written
in it. This gave rise to the report that
many of the blacks on board the Regina
were American colonists So far from aid
ing the cOlonists to escape or emigrate, the
authorities wish to retain all they have and
to get all they can.-Rich. Why.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-16
couId,nt Afford It,"

Some months since, on the corner OF Mas
San and Spruce streets, o beggsr bad taken
bis stand, and day after day asked alms OF
all who passed. A gentleman VINO was GU Is
gagged in experimenting the construction non, VI VI
a new building, though BIT the begsar looked
like an able bodied man, and went over anu
asked him if be would like to work, anu OIL
fered him dollar day. To bis surprise
the beggar replied-"I cOuld't afford to work
for that price" why po'7" was the an
aver. because / average dollar and a {,
bali day, here, begging, and | cant AFFORD
70 lose the half dollar" He soon after NOV.
81 from that stand. This is specimen Ct
street beggars. They can't afford to work.
Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-16

GENERAL { HEADQUARTERS DEPART. OF UTAH,
ORDERS, Camp Oh Bear River, Titan Terry
No. 80. { June 10th, 1888.
The array will continue the march to-mOI-
row. and daily hereafter till arrival IN Salt
Lake Valley, in the following order, each
command being followed Immediately by Its
train, and proportion Of the supply-traln /:
Brevet Col. c. +. Smiths Battalion, con-
shutting the advanced guard, at 5, a. IN.
10Th Infantry and Phelps Battery at 5.l5
q. m.
9Th Infantry and RenO's Battery at 5. 40
a. IN.
Col. Lpring's Battalion of Mounted Rife
men, lst Cavalry, Sd, 9th, aud Ith Infantry,
at G.l5 an.
Volunteers at go a. N.
2nd Dragons, constituting the rear guard,
at a. II.
Commanders of Regiments and Battalions
will order the guards for their respective
trains.
The Headquarters will be with the advance.
BY order Of Brevet BFigadler General a.
S. Johnston: +. j. PORTER,
Assistant Adjutant General.
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Po,J,.f Ho LLusfou
HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF UTAH,
Camp ON Bear River, June IA, 1898. J

HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF UTAH,
Camp on Bear River, June IA, 1888.
Gentlemen: Your commu ocation from Salt
Lake City was received today. Ibe accom-
plishmeut of the object of your mission en-.
tirely iu accordance with the instructions OF
the President, the wisdom and torbearance
of which you have so ably displayed to the
people of the Territory, will, hope, lead to
more just appreciation OF their relations TO
the general government, and the establish
ment Of the supremacy Of the laws.
| learn with surprise that uneaslness Is
felt by the people a. to the treatment they
may receive from the army. Acting under
the two-told obligations of citizens and sol.
diers, we may be supposed to comprehend
the rights of the people, and to be sufficient
" mindful of the obligations of our oaths not
to disregard the laws which govern US as a
military body. A reference to them Will
show with what jealous care the general g w.
erument has guarded the rights OF citizens
against any eucrOachment.
The army has duties to perform here IN
execution of the orders Of the Department OF
War, which, from the nature OF them, can
not lead TO interference with the people In
their various pursuits, and If no obstruction
is presented to the discharge of those duties,
there need not be the slightest apprehension
that any person whatever will have cause Of
complaint against it, The army will con-
tinue its march from this position on Thurs
dav. 18th inst, and reach the valley in five
DAYS. desire to encamp beyond the j rdan
on the day of arrival in the valley.
With great respect, your obt. serV't,
A. S. JOHNSTON,
Col. q Cavalry, and Brevet Brig. Gen.
U. s. A, Commanding.
To the Hon. L. W. Powell and Maj. B. Nc
- ITyab
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-16
Ia lie RopLe of Ltah.


The Commissioners OF the United States,
deputed BY the President to urge upon the
people of this Territory the necessity OF ODE
dience to the constitution and laws, as en-
Joined by his proclamation, have this day 10
formed me that there will be no obstruction
to the administration and execution OF the
laws of the federal government, nor any op-
position on the part of the people of this Ter
rtory to the military force of the government
in the execution of their order: |, therefore,
feel it incumbent on me, and have great sat
isfaction in doing so, to assure those citizens
OF the Territory who, learn, appreheni
from the army i'll treatment, that no person
whatever will be in any wise interiered with,
or molested in his person or rights, or IN the
peaceful pursuit Of bis ayocatlons; and,
should protection be needed, that they Will
find the army always faithful to the oblig"-
tons of duty as ready now to assist aud pro-
tect them as it was 20 oppose them while 1t
was believed they were resisting the laws OF
their government. \. S. JOHNSTON,
Colonel Second Cavalry and
Brevet Brig Gen. Commanding.
Headquarters, Department OF Utah, Camp Oh
Bear River, June li.h, 1858.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-16

These figures, compared with the same
month last year, show decrease OF 81.
$50 ga on the main stem, aud an increase u
81, S726l on the Wsshin gton branch. Adj
ing the revenue from the Petersburg branch.
there is an aggregate decrease OF SIS 20 d
compared with June Of last year. As com
pared with last month, there is an increase
on the main stem Of S9,537 IS decrea:.
on the Parkersburg road Of 81 2Crt1 30.
on the Washington branch of 81 % % -sr
ing a nett increase Of this month over May
$685.. 90 Bait Sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-16

The new sloop.of.war Pensacola is sdvanc-
ING rapidly under the vigorous blows OF the
Nsvv Yard workmen, at New York. The
braces are ell in, the breast and after hooks
all inserted, and the work Of plaDking Is
Commenced. The last session Of Congress ap-
priated $500, 900 for the completion OF this
work, 10 addition to the $500, 900 previously
appYopriated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-16

7 IST OF LETTERS remaining ~ 'h' 10"
Office, al Alexandria Va, on the l.'ad.
of July, 1855. Persons calling tor Letter,
this list will please say they are advertised.
Ashton, John A Arnold George
Arlington, Barton Allison, EudogIa VI"
B
BRYAN, William Mrs Brown, Danei
Britt, Jacob Capt Bray, frankie Ni,,
Bird, ClayH BohIken n Hamrs N-''
&
Costgan, Edward Catlett and Family VIZ
Conway X Carpenter Conn-ll, Nancy N",
Coyle, James Cohagan, ElIAaO'i-h'
Collins, George
ID
Devaughn, John T Dickinson Na,a Cap
Della, Elizabeth Mrs Darby, John
Doan, John Day, james Henry
Davis, Alberta Miss
Eliason, Landon p Ensley, Geo " cap,
Evaps, Lewis Easton, Rebecca ~
Fisher Anna
e.
Grindle, William Gnash. John
Gorson. Jacob Gassaway, Augustus
n
Homan, James Capt Hilcome. AmeI'
Helm, Jane Mrs Hayre. w X CO.
Hainey Henry Capt
Innis, Alexander Inman, Michae. cai.
IRWIN, Vim H.
Jones, George I,
K
Kimberley, Abigail Kennedy, Denni'
Lehman, J e
Nc
Mcpherson, James A McKeeny, lame.
McCaHerty, VIM H McCannr Iaor,'
Mccoy, Emily McNuLty, Ann "'
Muir, Mrs Darlington Place
Placide. Mp Phillips, George
Perry, John Capt Parker ; ) Capt
Pope, A Laresey Mrs
q
Quinn, Patrick
Ryman Henry Riley, George "
Randall, John sRidgeway E.'h'''-'
Strangely, James T strangIy' h!iL''~
Stuart, Sarah Mss ST John, Nj
Smith, B + Capt Smith, A ~
Smith, Ellen Mrs Simpson, JoA" Sc
Sheldon, H 6 Sullivan, Ca.Ha'"'
Z
Thweatt, H C Rev. Tolson, Beius hl'
Tigner, Elizabeth Miss Thompson, kuuIf
Tarleton, Victorina Patterson, Nary
w .rs
Wood, Phillips Wilkins, John
Wheeler, Roxey Mrs Whitacre' M@'!
White, Henry Ward Marx NV
Walker, John w Wheeler, Lyd'@ o.
Walmsley, Carver 4 Go Mf',h ~
jy l6-.lt 1. ". Ash''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-16

The wheat harvest in Prince Georges coun.
ty, Md, is a very poor one--and the yield
in the adjoining counties, also, disappoints
all expectation. The tobacco crop has been
injured By the long drought
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-16

Mr.. Barbee, the Sculptor, is busily en-
gagged in his studio in Baltimore, Oh seVerai
works of art, destined to add to his fame
and, we hope, to his material aid and COM
fort" He has under his bands--"Pride"-
the Fisher Girl--"Gratitude"--The Coquette
The Young Republican two busts OF
distinguished gentlemen. These works all
receive high praise.
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approPrlstt

Some offence has been given, IN conse-
ouence of the failure to invite Hon. y. y.
Faulkner, to the Barbecue in Clarke County
and various newspaper comments are made
on tha subiect
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-16

II il said that Mr.. Samuel Chiiton's de-
f.n,a of Barrett and Williams, for the MUIR
der of Reeve Lewis. in Washington, was
most ingenious and able one, considering
Aha faaks he had 70 meet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-16

The Fifth Annual Exhibition Of the Viz
cinia Meohanic,' Institute will take place on
Wednesday, the Goth day of October, 1858,
at the new and spacious Hall Of the lnsti-
tute, on Ninth Street, between Main and
Franklin, Richmond, Va. Mechanics, Man
ufacturers, Artists, Inventors and Others in
the State of Virginia, as we'll as the country
at large, are respectfully invited to avail
themselves of the opportunity thus afforded
to display their taste snd skill in the collec-
ton about TO be made. Premiums will be
distributed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-16
Col. I'd Cavalry, and Bvt. Brig. Gen'l
u. S. A. Commanding.
To Major IRWIN McDowELL,
Assistant Adjutant General, l. 5. A.
The Peace Commissioners 10 Gen Johnston
GREAT SALT LAKE CITY,

The Peace Commissioners TO Gen. Johnston.
GREAT SALT LAKE CITY,
UTAH TERRITORY, June II, 1858.
DEAR SIR We have the pleasure OF IN
forming you that, after full and free con-
ference with the chief men Of the Territory,
we are Informed by them that they will yield
obedience to the constitution and laws of
the United States; that they will not resist
the execution of the laws 10 the Territory oil
Utah; that they cheerfully consent that the
civil officers of the Territory shall enter up
on the discharge Of their respective duties;
and that they will make no resistance TO the
army of the United States in its march to
the valley Of Salt Lake or elsewhere. We
have their assurance that no resistance Will
be made to the officers, civil or military, Of
the United States in the exercise OF their va
rious functions in the Territory of Utah.
The houses, fields, and gardens OF the
people Of this Territory, particularly 10 and
about Salt Lake City, are very insecure
The animals of your army would cause great
destruction of property if the greatest care
should not be observed in the march, and In
the selecting Of camps. The people OF the
Territory are somewhat uneasy for fear the
army, when it shall reach the valley, would
not properly respect their persons and pro-
perty. We have assured them that neither
their persons nor property would be injured
or moIested by the army under your com
maud. We would respectfully suggest, IN
cons equence of this feeling Of nneaSiness,
that you issue proclamation to the people
of Utah, stating that the army under your
command would not trespass upon the rights
or property Of peaceable citizens duriog the
sciourn in, or the march OF your army
through, the Territory. Such a proclama-
ton would greatly allay the existing anxiety
and fear of the people, and cause those who
have abandoned their homes TO return 10
their houses and farms.
We have made inquiry about grass, wood,
&C., necessary for the subsistence and con'e,
uience of your army. We have conversed
with Mr.. Ficklin fully on this subject, and
given him all the Information We have, which
he will impart to you. We respectfully sug-
sest tina you march TO the valley as soon as
It is convenient for you to do SO. We have
the honor to be, very respectfully. your ODE
dent servants, l.. w. POWELL
Ben MCCuLLoH
Commissioners 10 Utah,
Gen. A. s. Johnston, Commanding Army Of
Utah, Camp Scott Utah Territory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-16

The agreement of the four great East ana
West railroad lines, recently adopted at the
convention held at the St. Nicholas HOTEL
New York, was presented to the Directors
Of tho Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, on Wed
nesdsy, and, after considerable discussion,
ratified BY the large vote Of 10 too. The con-
tract was generally recognized as highly COZ
servative, beneficial and valuable to the great
railroad interests of the country, and as cal
culated to inaugurate many important re-
forms in the management Of these immense
properties, and insure remunerative rates Of
transportation, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-16

The National Intelligencer regards the
testimonies of respect paid to Senator Davis,
of Mississippi, by the citizens of Portland,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. rendered by citizens Of
the extreme Northeast to an eminent "repre-
sentative man" Of the far Southwest, as IL
Illustrating the essential unity which, under
all the diversities of geographical sections
and political creeds. continues, as it must
ever continue, to make US one and a united
people. MIR. Davis's reply to these courte-
sizes was every way happy-consistens, anon
loring-conciliatory and appropriate.
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PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-HEEKLY BIZ
EDGAR sNOWDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 10, 1853.

The Richmond Enquirer takes ground
openly and boldly in defence of SENATOR
DOUGLAS, against the imputatious concern
ing his Democracy. 1t declares thas his pre-.
sent position, in refusing to stoop to the atti-
tude of repentant supplieant, s a correct
and proper one; and that if he had adopted
any other cosrse, it would have involved him.
and the whole Democratic partyin Illinois, IN
inevitable defeat 1t concludes by saying:-
Eve predict that the best Of his violent as
sailants will, ere long, retract every hasty
expression hitherto employed against the
man who is fighting 80 ardently the battle ct
the constitutional rights If the South, on
Northern soil. Already we hear it susges-
ted that some of the ultraists are gravely
considering the propriety Of putting Mr..
Douglas forward as their favorite candidate
for the nomination at Charleston"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-16

TT ERRlNGS-575 bbls. No. Eastern Her
IL rings aud Alewives, in pickle and dry
sail; 90 bbIs. No Mackerel, for sale by
jyl3 WHEAT x BRO
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TAILOR Il HUTCHINSON would inform
i their customers that they will in few
days render their semi-annual bills, due LIST OF
July, 1858. and trust they will be promptly
paid at as eaaIy date as may be practicable.
"
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CEILING OFF At GREATLY REDUCED
- PRICES We are now selling of our en-
tlIe stock OF DRY, FANCY, and MILLINERY
GOODS, and NOTIONS at great reduced prices
for cash only. 5 Il w. MEYENBERG,
jy5 Sarepta Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-16

A man named Wood was executed on the
9th inst, at Rochester, n. Y. having been
convicted Of poisoning the widow of bis broth
or. He died making general protestations
of Innocence" and persecution" and so
on-but bis declarations we're made in the
face of testimony so clear and convincing as
to leave no possible doubt OF his guilt. The
murder for which be suffered was but one in
a series of poisopings of which he was gull
ty. The fret victim was bis own mother,
who was poisoned to terminate HE interest
which she held in farm which Wood H.
herited and wanted to sell. lie then married
and after conducting himself so outrageously
that bis fatber-in-law Informed him that he
should 30 dispose of the estate as to prevent
Wood from squandering any more OF the
money, be administered poison to his vile.
lie then, to obtain the property OF his oroth-
or, poisoned both that brother ana MS VIE,
and was only prevented from numbering their
two children by the interference OF irlehus,
who took them to New Jersey. laKlng out
letters Of administration, be by forged notes
made bis brothers estate largely IN bis deot'
while he, in fact, was in debt to that estate.
After perpetrsting all these murders without
exciting suspicion, he engaged IN land specu-
lations with Mr.. johnson, who, 1t Is lro'
ven, was suffering from the effects OF a course
of poisoning, when Wood was arrested ana
brought to New York. johnson had con'r'-
buted capital which Wood Intended to obtain
by numbering his partner. Some TWO years
after the murder of Woods brother and sis-
ter.in.law, q paper of arsenic was found IN
the barn which belonged to bin. This and
other suspicious circumstances leo TO tue
disintermept of the remains OF his wiie 10
whose stomach large quantities OF this pol
son WAS found.
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Baltimore and ONO Railroad Company.
The regular monthly meeting of the Boa'i
of Directors of this Company was held yes
terday. The revenue of the road for she
month of June was reported as follows:
Conpn NY
s3i3, 222.5l s2l,257.sG S3S,l3l.3S 81.

y. " Va. Wash Branch IL.
s2.g5J.G3 s27.lg3.Gl SN5.t.iE.
lS,2S2.3 lU,s5I.Ii 3lt.tlE'
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s.azs RENT THE LARGE FIRE
BIZ PROOF WAREHOUSE, between FowLE

q Co. 5 and B. H LAMBERT's, lately occupied by
J. Il J. T. JAyYEY II is well calculated for
accommodating large GRAIN and Flour busI-
ness; detached from other buildings, and yentl-
lated by openings on every side.
Goods and Grain will be ttken on storage IN
the above warehouse. JOSIAH II. DAVIS.
" l6-eo3'
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7 IST OF LETTERS remaining ~ Tie 10"
Office, al Alexandria Va, on the l.'ad.
of July, 1858. Persons calling tor Letter.
this list, will please say they are ADVERTISED.
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alttnl ore

Passengers s55,5H .sb
Freight. -. ~ 1914 %
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TO the Hon. L. W. Powell and Maj. 3. Nc
Cuiloch, U. 5. Commissioners to Utah.
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ORDER OF MARCH.

Headquarters, department OF Utah, Camp Oh
Bear River, June li.h, 1888.