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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01
Capture OF "A Rich SLAYER.

The following, perhaps, may account fer
the recent eagerness Of the British cruisers to
make captures of the Siavers:
A letter from an officer on board the gun
boat Jasper, Lieutenant and Commander IL.
Ppm, snys:-"We have captured aud brought
in, may safely say, the largest and richest
prize ever captured in the slave trade. She
is fall rugged and fast sailing ship Of $50
tons burthen, with full slave equipment,
and provisions for sustenance She also had
on board specie in gold 70 the amount Of 22GO
ounces, Spanish and Mexican, or about
ES5OO sterling. Her name and nation IN
known. We captured her on the north side
of Matanzas, on the 22d of March, between
9 and 10 n. M, she having sailed from lIa-
vana on the previous night, to purchase and
bring over slaves for the Island of Cuba
We had rather an exciting chase for about
four and a-balt hours. At I a. m, the StvI
&c paddle, Commander Yessey) hove in sight
and joined in the chase, but kept astern of
us till the prize was taken. She, however,
stood on till we were within a mile Of her,
when she lowered her royals, but did not
heave to until two more shots were thrown.
We boarded and examined her. She had no
papers SIaVe COppeTs were lying on lhe
main deck, and their furnaces in case in
the square OF the main batchway, marked
"Marsellles," to which place they pretended
TO be going. We also found slave tins and
square plank for slave deck, marked, fitted,
and numbered. but not in its place. $50
'leagers, and 300 tons of water in them, an
immense quantity Of rice, iarina, coffee, dried
salt fish, Is puncheons of rum, and other
necessarles. The Styz shares, bat the Jasper
will share in the proceeds of prize taken
the previous day by the Styx."~EngtisA
Pnrllr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

In the telegraphic dispatches published in
yesterdays Gazette, it was mentioned that
on Saturday. the Schr. Francis French. Capt.
Thos. j. Allen, of New Jersey, had been
seized at Norfolk, with a slave concealed on
board. The slave belonged to James Scott,
of Smithfeld, Va, and the schooner was
captured on Thursday night, in creek, be-
low Norfolk. She was taken back to the
city, and at the wharf was met by au excited
crowd of some 2 900 persons. The indigna-
ton was 80 great that at one time 1t was
feared the parties implicated would be trea-
ted with violence, but finally the excitement
somewhat cooled down, and on Friday even
ing, a town meeting was held. The officers
and crew of the vessel were committed to
jail Their names are Captain, Thos. j.
Allen mate, Thos. F. Lovcland; crew, John
b. Loveiand, Benjamin Loveland, Caleb
L0veland, aud Wm. H. Thompson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

The debate in the Senate, last Saturday,
on the resolutions reported by the Committee
on Foreign Relation, relative to the recent
aggressions by British cruisers in the Gulf
of Mexico, indicated, as our readers, will
have seen, by the abstract of it published
yesterday, settled and unanimous purpose
to require prompt and adequate redress. and
future immunity. Messrs. Mason, Mallory.
Hale, Toombs. Seward, Douglas, Hayne, and
Wilson, all declared themselves Of this opin-
ion; and concurred generally in that con.
struction Of international law by eminent
authorities, which denies absolutely any right
of visitation upon the high seas in time Of
peace. Mr.. Toombs declared that he would
vote for a resolution, not only to send our
force to prevent these things in future, but
to seize these vessels, with or without the au.
thority of the British Government. lie be-
lieved the military force of the country
should be placed at the disposal of the Ex-
ecutive, and that we should either sink these
sggressors upon our rights, or seize them and
bring them to condign punishment. He
would be satisfied With nothing short of
that Indeed, the tone of several of the SEN
stors, besides Mr.. Toombs, (Messrs. Mallory
Hale. and Wilson, was decidedly bellige-
rent. Mr.. Mason was calm, sensible, and
vet firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01
EirQinin Election.

Augusta. --Imboden, Clerk Of the County
Court; n. z. Kenney, Clerk Of the Circuit
Court.
Norfolk. Williams, Clerk of County
Court; Mr.. Steed, Commissioner Of Revenue;
Il NJ. Johnston, City Sergeant OF Portsmouth;
and Thomas b. Butt, Sheriff Of Norfolk county.
Campbell--J. D. Alexander, Clerk of the
Circuit Court; G. w. Dabney, Clerk of the
County Court; r. o. DOss, Sheriff, no opposi.
ton.
Bedford-Wiliam II. Pate, Sheriff; Albon
A. Arthur, and Rowland ID. Bedford, rc-elec,
ted Clerks of the County and Circuit Courts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

Leonard Scott s Co., New York. have re-
published the April number Of the E1inburg
Review 1t contains articles on California,
tho Eastern Church, Theirs History of the
Consulate and Empire, the Railways of
Great Britain, tho works Of Edgar A. Poe,
the Speeches Of Lord Brougham, Buckier's
History of Civilization, the conquest of Dude.
and the Derby Ministry. This is one Of the
best and most interesting numbers Of the
Edinburg that has appeared for some time
past. Robt. Bell, Agent, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01
Change Ina the Valley Mails.

By a change in the mail arrangements, the
Mail from from Staunton will, in future, ar.
rive at Harrisonburg at 81 o'clock in the
morning, and the Manassas Gap mail will
arrive at > o'clock in the morning. This
arrangement" is all wrong, and by no m cans
satisfactory to any portion of the people Of
the Valley living between Staunton and Win
chester. l. delays the trsnsmission of the
great mail from the East and South twelve
hours and of the mail from the North and
East at least seven hours We are pleased
to learn that petition is in circulation, asking
return to the former schedule, which the
Postmaster General cannot refuse to grant
Rocklrgidm RegiSter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01
4 nYERTISEMENT-In the Euerinu Rrl

4 ADVERTISEMENT In the Evening Bul.
"A le'in. sheet published in Washington,
principally devoted 10 the municipal election in
that city, IS the following article, which | wish
re.pnbIished IN Alexandra, for the benefit of the
citizens of that place: A CITIZEN.
SoDoM REGENERATED.-A friend from Alex
andrIa IN orms US that one of the officers elect.
ed IN Alexandria, on the American" ticket,
disclalmed all obligation 10 that faction. At a
congratuIatory meeting al his house after his
election he stated that ne was, as he mad ALWAYS
been, Democrat and that he refused with in
dlgnatlon the imputed aid said to have been
invoked by him from the Know othings."
Ip l-li'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

10 the House of Representatives, on Sat-
urday, Mr.. Clay of Kentucky, asked consent
to present bill, the object of which was
to restrain and redress outrages on the flag
and citizens of the United State and author.
ize the President of the United States to use
such force as may be necessary for the pur-
pose; but Mr.. Garnett, Of Virginia, objected,
on the ground that the proposition would
convert this Government into n military des-
po,ism. The House adjourned without TAX
ing any question on the proposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

The most important Of the amendments to
the Civil Appropriation bill, adopted by the
Senate, on Saturday, comprise appropria-
tiuns for the various custom houses for the
extension Of the courthouse portion of the
Washington City Hall, so as to provide me-
cessary and suitable accommodations for the
criminal court of the District of Columbia,
$50, 600; to enable the Library Committee to
complete the payments for the series OF por.
traits Of Presidents OF the Unitcd States. and
framing the same, So 900; for printing or.
dered by the 33d and Saith Congresses, and
paper for the same, $4,000; tor binding,
engraving, &c, ordered by the Senate during
the 33d aud 34.h Congresses, $ll3,OOO; and
for binding, engraving, &c, ordered by the
House of Representatives during the same
period, Sl23. 900. An amendment proposed
by Mr. Browo, of $1,000, for graveillng
Pennsylvania avenue. east CT the Capitol, to
the Congressional Burial Ground, was re-
jected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01
African Picnic.

We wish some Of the northern sympathi-
sers for the poor abused slaves at the South.
could have been here on Tuesday; they would
haze had rare opportunity OF seeing how
little that class require or care for their SYM
pa'hy- which, by the way, has never ye; ex-
tended beyond regular system Of agitation
in ana out Of Congress, for the purp sc Of
engendoring sectional animosities and secur-
ing party and selfish ends.
1t was hoIiday-and some hundred and
upwards Of colOred 'lsdies and gcmmen," hav-
log obtained permission u occupy the little
farm called "Wetwood," adjoining the Agri.
cultural fair grOund, for the occasion, repair
ed thither in carriages, oil in their hisb-dsy
and holiday costume, to picnic; aud such
ieastiog and trOlckiDg and mirth and gIee,
was enough to cure the megrms and dumb
found the Aboltionists, The "ladies" dis.
played their crinolines and the gemnen their
ivory IN high perfection, and such a scene Of
hliarIty and good cheer was worth seeing
All was, however, conducted with dscorum;
and order and sObriety ruled. -NortoH Her
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

The result of the election for Assistant
Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal church,
in Pennsylvania, is a triumph of the High
Church party; for although DR.. Bowman has
not been regarded as an ultra man, be has
always sided with the High Chnrchmen, aud
he was their candidate at this election, as be
was also at the election of 1915.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01
PUBLISHED DAILY AND flI-WEEKLY BY
EDGAR sNOWDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
TUESDAY MORNING, JUNE l, 1858.

Death OF Com. Thos. APP. Catosby Jones.
1t is with sincere regret that we announce
the death Of Com. Thomas APP. Catesby Jones,
Of the United States Navy, who expired. af-
ter long and severe illness, on Sunday
night last, about IL o'clock, in the Goth year
of bis age, at Sharon, bis late residence, near
Prospect Hill, in Fairfax County, Va. This
gallant officer aud estimable man, distin-
guished himself in the war of 1912; and has,
ever since then, whenever occasion offered,
borne the flag of his country in honor and in
triumph. He was justly esteemed not only
by his brother officers, but by the whole cou
munity in which be lived. High minded,
honorable, and patriotic, he commanded the
respect of all who knew bin; and his mem
DRY will be long cherished by his friends and
neighbors. He made bis life always useful;
and for several years past bad devoted much
of his attention to agricultural pursuits-be-
ing good farmer, as we'll as brave sailor.
Appropriate honors will be paid to the de-
ceased; and they will be honors deserved by
. career Of devotion to duty and love of coun-
try.
RV- The funeral services of the late Con-.
JONES, will take place. at Sharon. his resi-
dence, on Wednesday, Tomorrow the % of
June, at ii o'clock, A. M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

Accou nts from Utah, by the way of Cali
fornia, assert that the Mormons, will yield
to circumstances, evacuate Salt Lake city,
and all the lands north of Utah county, and
70 South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01
1CoNMUSICATED.


Permit me through the columns of the
Gazette, to call the attention of this cOmmuni.
ty, to the Strawberry Festival to come of
this week, for the benefit of the Young Mems
Christian Association. They are in debt, and
have adopted this plan to try and eItricuts
themselves.
The Association 10 too well known in this
city, for me to attempt to show what they have
done, and are now doing; suffice it to say they
are still a. work and they will continue, SO
long as the tenpter holds captivs--be that
captive old or young. The ladies have taken
the management of the Festival, and are
making large preparations for a crowd Of
visitors. We hope they will not be dsap.
pointed--all who patronize US shall have the
worth of their money, and aside from that
they will have spent it in aid Of good cause
NJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

The official statements Of several of the
captains Of the vessels, who have been re.
Gently intruded upon in the Gulf of Mexico,
by the British cruizers, recently communica-
ted to the Senate by the State Department,
confirm and agree with the accounts already
published in the newspapers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

The Edinburg Review has review Of the
books of Poe, whose writings, both prose and
poetry, have not died with their author. 1t
admits that he had genius, but declares that
he twas one of the most worthless charac-
tsrs, OF whom We have any record in the
world Of letters" 1t allows him those rare
qualities and endowmepts which entitle him
to no mean place on the rolls of the temple
of Fame :" and yet brands him as having sue
cecded in attracting and combining in bis
own person, all the floating vices which ge-
MUS had hitherto shown itself capable OF
grasping in it's widest and most eccentric
orbit. And alas!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

The majority against the proposed Conven-
ton for altering the Constitution Of Mary
land, in Prince Georges County was 600.
Ia the whole State 1000; with St. Mary's
and Calvert counties to hear from, which
will still farther increase that majority.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

The St. Louis News says that the feeling
aga inst the "Epglisb" proposition increases
in Kansas, aud the pro slavery men there
concede that it will be defeated. The apathy
in regard to the vote on the "Leaveworth"
constitution seems to have been the result of
q determination to have nothing more to dc
with illegal constitutions, and remain 10 a
Territorial state.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

The Baltimore American reuews its eau
ton against what purports to be the "Amer-
ican Bank of Baltimore" notes of which are
in circulation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

TOILET ARTICLES.-Har Brushes from
l2i cts up TO the finest Buffalo and Whale
bone; Teeth, and Finger Brushes Tuck Side,
Dressing, Pocket, Bonnet, fine Ivory, and India
Rubber, fne and long Combs; Soaps, Lilly
White, Powder Puffs, &c, received and for sale
by lie u JOHN H. PiRRUIT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

The ocean steamers Hermann and Wash
ingtop, Of the Bremen Liue, are to be sold
at public auction, at New York, on the 18th
instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

The Panama Star and Herald Of the 18th
ult, brings intelligence relating to an attempt
made by Col. Kinney to overthrow the local
government at Greytown. Kinney proceed
ed to take down the Mosquito flag and raise
that of Nicaragua, and also arrested the
mayor. Kinney, it appears, alleged be was
acting by authority Of Captain Kennedy OF the
United States frigate jamestown. Much e1'
element followed. A town meeting was held,
and Kinney's arrest ordered. just as the
marshal and large body of citizens were
about to put it in force, FIVE Of the James
towns cutters, filled with armed marines,
were observed pulling towards the shore
The citizens then proceeded to the British
consuPs to await the course Of events, and
were engaged in making protest, when
Capt. Kennedy joined them. On hearing Of
kinpey's acts, and how his name had been
made use Of, the captain declared that it was
done without his permission or approval
He then read the protest, (having at first re-
fused to do 3d. and finding Kinney in the
wrong, he said he only wanted to prevent
blOodshed. Kinney's party consisted of
himself, George r. Gliddon, r. S. Pool,
Thomas S. Belland and A. P. Dresser.
After this, he (the cap.aiu) visited the
United State. commercial agent, and then
bad a long interview with Kinney. About
eight o'clock be sent letter to the mayor,
stating that be would not Interfere to prevent
Kinney's arrest, and that be only wished to
prevent bloodshed. Next morning crowd
collected to aid the authorities in arrestlng
Kinney. At first he threatened to resent,
but at length he agreed to surrender to the
Americans. This he and his party did, and
were subsequently brought to Aspinwall 10
the British steamer Trent. And thus ends
another Filibus,er scheme. In the mean
time, it is said, Walker is lying in wait, for
a new attempt, if he can raise the men and
the money, upon Nicaragua.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

7 IST OF LETTERS remaining in the Pos;
/ Office, at Alexandria, Va, on the 3lst day
OF May, 1888. Persons calling for Letters IN
this list, will please say they are advertised.
Arnold, George-2 Aline, Angelina Miss
Brooks, Anna F. Miss Brooke, Vim PinckDey
Brady George w Bowen, Mark Is
Bowen Leeds l. Bartlett Mary Miss
Bateman, Geo i Barrett, Martin
Berry, Richard Il Co Blake, Geo W Capt
Bowker, Anthony Capt Bowen, Clayton l.
E
Crowsll Sheldon Capt Cranmer, Pitman
Crane, John NJ Cranmer, p W Capt
Cook, Robert Cartinell Alfred
Cranmer Stephen o Capt
ID
Dohoney, Edward Dodd, Avery 4
Dickson, John Dart Lewis
Davis, Fanny Miss Davis, Charles
Daniel, Jas W NJ (coI'd) Dyer, Baker
f.
Edwards, A Mrs Endicotr, Jacob Capt.
Everett, Virginia Mrs Eliason, Alexander
+
Foster, Jacob A Foss, John
Farmer, Patrick Frary, AlbertS
Gray, Louisa Miss Griffith, Catharine Nm
Giblin, Michael Golf, Charles II
X
Hough, s Messrs Homan, Lionel
Howell, K Holland n Y
Hainey, Henry HamiIl, John b
Hall, Lttleton S HalIowell, ) Mous
Henery, Robert HayIup, Charles
Howell Il Slribling, Messrs
Irwin William H
lanes John Jones, John K
Jones, Leonard Johnson, Felix
Kirkpatrick, John Kelley, Chas Capt
Kennedy, Margaret Kelsey Harry 5 CAPT
Keawin, james
J.
Leland, John Lemoine, MORAN Mf'
Lutz, William
Nc
Mcmahon, John
VI
Miller, Joseph L Mead, Mary Mss
Matthews, W Z Montross, Isaac
Nulty, Lamens
Page, BENJAMIN Parker, Joseph Capt
Plum, Joseph Capt Potter, Samuel =!
Poor Vim Poor, Sarah Mrs
Purley, Sarah Mrs
r
Rache, F Robey, Stephen
Robbins, VIM Capt Robb, James
SprankIl, e Southland Virginia
Smith, Ralph s Smith, W l.
Schen, Frederick Sparks, AquLlls
Sumby, Samuel Stoddard, nc
Spragg, Reuben
L
Thomas, Joshua Terrell, Vim II
w
Williams, Walter Wade Chas
Zimmerman. Geo Zimmerman Oswald
je lit L. w. ASHBY. ?. W.
L SlSH.-473 bbs No. | Eastern Herring
IL rs half bbls Shore packed Family n"
Herring
SO kegs Shad Roe
100 bbs No. Potomac Herring ~ s'O''
and for sale by co
my % WASHlNGloN "
TOHN MURPHY, ATTORNEY 1T Law
A. 81 asfU
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01
By Yesterday Evenings Nail,

GENERAL CONFERENCE OF THE NJ + Cur.,..
SoUrH.-NAsHyILLE, May 25.-The CoDfs,
euce reached q conclusion yesterday in the
case of Bishop Early, which was exp,e...s
in the words following. viz:
Resolved, THAT, after a patient consss-,
ton oil the complaints made against Bi.b,n
Early, the Conference deeply regrets tbere :.
any ground for said complaints; never,b.l..
inssmuch as the con plants submitted do no,
impeach The purity Of his character, nor hi.
fealty to the church, but refer to the manror
of his administration; and Furthermore in
view of the explanations made BY Bi,b,n
Early, and bis expressed Willingness TO quart
against giving offence in future-on tia
points above referred to--his character do
now pass"
This resolution was passed by rising vote
1t seems to have met the views Of all parties
and appears TO have given general satlsfa,.
ton. Thus, a case which has occupied tbres
or four days of the Conference, and ELECTED
protracted ADD earnest debate, has been dis.
posed of, and the Conference is now engaged
in the consideration of other subjects
The claims Of the American Bible csu.s
are under consideration to-day.
There is much business yet to be done. and
from present prospects, the Conference can.
not adjourn before the "a or Sd of June
S0uthside Democrat.
ATTENPr TO MURDER-A free negro, nam.
ed Thomas Smith, residing on Halifax street
short distance beyond the Rope-W was
arrested yesterday and placed in JAIL chsrg
ed with having III ide desperate attempt 10
take the life of bis wife by cutting her throat
with jack.knife. 1t appears, from what in
formation we could gain, that rum as at the
bottom Of the whole affair Tom had, no,
wi,hs.anding the liquor law, found access to
considerable amount of mean whi.key
which, in turn, soon found its way into Toms
head. Ga his arrival at home, some alterea
ton ensued between him and his better-hsf
when be drew a knife, and inflicted a severe
wound upon her throat In close proximity to
tho carotid artery, aud would have followed
it up with another and perhaps more dec
sve blow, had he not been prevented by the
interposition Of persons esent.--SOuM S.is
DEM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

( COUNTRY PRODUCE.-Fine, SuperGne,
~ and Extra Flour; Lard; tub and roll Butter
bacon, Corn Meal, Maple Sugar, Beeswax, Tai
low, Deer Skins, Timothy and Clover Seed
For sale by GRAY, MILLER 4 co,
)e corner of King and Water.sts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

- IRAiED HOR Sc S.-Broke fence and
- s'rayed away, early on Friday morning
last, two HORSES. which were traced along
Inc Alexandria Loudoun and Hampshire Rail.
road and last heard Of at | / O'Clock on Friday
morning, mile or more south of the Columbia
Turnpike, where II is supposed they strayed into
some open commons. One, horse, is aged; of
a dark bay color: the other, a mare, years
Old bright bay or sorrel, with white face and
feet suitable reward will be paid for their
recovery, by the subscriber EDW. KING,
Je l-eo3t City Road, Alexandra
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

7 IST OF LETTERS remaining in the Post
Office, at Alexandria, Va, on the 3ls' day
OF May, 1888. Persons calling for Letters IN
this list, will please say they are advertised.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-02

PIONEER SETTLERS ASSOCIATION OF
ScoTr CouNrY-The old veterans of Scott
county->those who have resided here sine
ls4u, and have borne the heats of summer
ami cold blasts of winter in building up tie
interests and developing the resources Of this
county. all such-the entire family, are en-
22d inst. The county of Scott, outside Of
this city, holds many of these worthy and
indefatignble man, whose ma ked energy
and iron nerve has accomplished much in
forwarding the car of civilization, and we
trust to see them all-each and every one
present.. The aged, whose last days are
being devoted to the interests OF thi. coin
mrnity the mid l. aged who are now de.
voting heir best energies in behalf of his
e,n,..i thong Il important section of our state;
also the W ny 4 memLers OF this Associa
non, let THEM all make 1t point to be pres.
kind ever held IN tie county. That the
coming event may be highly satisfactory
to all, no pains viii be spared. in its ar
rangements. SO let our friends in both
city and country, set apart the coming 22d
OF February, as day IN which taey lay
aside other matters and attend earnestly to
the eslsbrAtAion Of their sminsAtly success- ;
tsl career IN the highly fAvsrsa county VI
oosek