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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
Tho Utah Army.

All the accounts from the theatre of prepa-
rations represent the appointments for rem
forcing our army in Utah to be most ample
and thorough. Nothing has been trusted to
hazard.
We do not credit the stories that are
told by few. of the weakness and irresolu-
ton Of tho Mormons. The most reliable ac-
counts assure Us that they muster from eight
to ten thousand fighting men, we'll provided
with small arms and ammunition, right well
drilled, and embracing a very large and Ell
fective force of cavalry. The troops are. Tor
the most part, Of our own race and blood,
and tb at is only another way of saying that
they yM and can fight. Our own little ar
nv will muster hut about half the force OF
the Mormons, and will have to rely upon their
discipline, their superior arms, their ADLER ON
GERS, aud their experience in battle to ofsett
the superior numbers of the enemy.
The match being thus even, and the con-
test doubtful, the approaching summers
news from Utah cannot fail to be very exci,-
ing. 1t will be one of the most Interesting
contests that has ever been waged.- tn'o''.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
The Tun Ell.

The Charlottesville lYa.) Jefersonian
savs.-Sinoe last week we have twice passed
through the long talked Of Blue Ridge Tun.
mel. On the train approaching either side OF
il, the cars are lighted up. and red light
oIsoed on the cod of the rear car. the speed
IL diminished, and every preoautlon used to
n,s,en, accidents. The entire distance can
he seen through from the front or rear; the
light on the outside OF the tunnei assumes
as the cars progress through II, an appear
ancs of luminous FIRE, and at last perfect
brilliant blaze; the house at the western end'
its doors and windows, and persons standing
near, are seen distinctly till the tram gets
more than half way through the tunnel wnen
the light b,comes ss it were blaze Of hre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
sx.mped and Overlooked Lands.

The Commissioner of the General Land
Office, on the LIST instant, Transmitted TO the
Governor of Missouri q patent, No. 3, for 10.
364. Cd acres of swamped and overlooked
lsuds in the Plattsburg District Of that State,
which enure to the State under act OF Sep
TENDER 2sth, 1850.
There we're also issued by the Commission
er, on the 10th uls., patents Nos. ard In
the Augusta District on the 24th uit., pa
tents Nos. 3 and 4, in the jackson District,
and on the 25,h ult., patent No. |, in the
Washington District, in the State OF MISSES:
sippi. for lands which, under the above cited
act euure to that State. They comprise ag-
eregately 0,s54 Go acres Of swamped and
oyerhowed lands WdSh. Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
The Giant In jail.

We mentioned few days ago, says the Pc
tersburg Express, the fact that that gigantic
fellow, named John Disk, was incarcerated
in the city Jail few days ago, having been
found wandering about the city 10 lunatic
state. A number Of persons visited him in
bis cell Thursday morning. out Of curiosity,
and were Of course astonished at bis tremen-
dous size lie stands six feet eight inches
10 his stockings, is finely proportoned to his
height, and is apparently giant in strength.
lie has what phrenolOgists wouI call mag
niicent head, his forehead is large, round
and well developed, his eyes clear, brows
open and commanding; and features regular,
though not prepossesSiug. His lunacy is at
tribu,ei to religion; be Keeps two Bibles
With him. ard when in conversation fire..
quently aliudes to them in support Of bis as
seltions. lie seems quite harmless, and evil
IDENTIFY tractable in his disposition. lie was
born IN North Carolina, to which State he
will probably ba sent in the course of few
daya.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
COnfesstOii.

A sailor died recently in Texas, and on his
dea,h-bed confessed that he was one OF the
crew who murdered MIR. Aston Of South
Carolina, forty years ago. Mrs. Aston was
the daughter of Aaron Burr. She sailed from
Charleston for New York, in brig. and on
the trip the crew mutinied and murdered all
the officers and passengers. Mrs. Aston
being the last one to walk the plank. The
sailor remem bered her look Of despair, and
died in the greatest agony Of mind;
IA similar story to this is set afioat once
in every three or four years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
.xr.s, and suicide OF a Poisoner,

CHESTER, Orange county, N. Y, May 7 -
Mrs. PHOEBE Westlake, widow, residing in
this place, was yesterday arrested on sus.
picion Of poisoning several per-ons in the
village, aud las night destroyed herself BY
taking arsenic. =.
Before the suicide, she confessed that she
had administered poison at different times to
a Mrs. Fielder, who died about two weeks
since very suddenly. She also confessed
that she bad administered poison to MIR. ..
Il. Tu,hill. a merchant, who has recovered,
aud is doing well.
Mrs. Charles Tuthill and Mrs. Derrick
are now very unwell, with every symptom OF
having been poisoned; and as Mrs. Westlake
bad lately sent them some preserves, which
they had eaten, it is supposed that they were
also intended by her as victims.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
Warrenton Items,

Balls and parties at the Warren Gree
have been the order of the week. The y5as
ladies gave May ball at the Warreu Gree,
and the young men returned the coupl!us.
few evenings after.
The first chickens of the season" appear.
upon friend TUFTS table thi, week. I.sr
were none of your callow.cblckster III
really, good hearty young fellows, AMI ns.s
a delightful meal. Tut is always 90 Toe .
rire" for something rare in the delicacy .,
and the plaudits Of his guests are tie 10:
evidences of bis success.
A Convention Of the friends Of Na"n
Amber and Norris has been called at Nm
han, to decide which of the two shal. asr
the field for the County Clerkshp.
Rev. Mr.. Norton has decided to leave %
Church at this place, and accept the ca. :
Columbus, Ohio. He has Siguifed bi. r:s
ton to the vestry, and they have very 's..s
family received bis resignation. We hir
never seen a more universal feeling Of regis
manifested than was exhibited upon tbe ):
nouDcement Of this fact. Mr. Norton 81
beloved, admired, and profoundly respet'1
not only by bis congregation, bu, Og 70
whole community. lie will carry With 10
to bis new home the earnest prayer Of 1.'i
Of friends for bis happiness and succ.".
ministry.
The Council at Warrenton has ele:t
unanimously, f. \. Cologne, as SeT2s'a
and bis salary fixed at the same as la't ="
and John A. Spillman was unanm u
elected Treasurer--U dTehstoa FHg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
A Fearful Tragedy.

4 Mcp York Mystery Cleared lbs.
time since our readers viii rememt-, =.
pouneement in the New York pape,. -. o.
barrel markedly. Ii. Jennings, lsj Le"D,.I
street, New York." containing the ma, ma:
remains Of female, was found 10 the liz
son River Railroad depot, at New YorL az
An inquest was held upon the body a, ~
place, and the officers commenced in,a..s'
tons. kilograms were sent through C,,.ss''
and it was found that the barrel had Gus '4'
the Susquehanpa Bridge. The whole ,sa.
remained a profound mystery unnl ="
days ago, when hamsd Jumperz va
rested at Chicago. IL appears be had -.
living 10 Chicago with female named ~
Werner, 20 years of age, but sub,eou,,,,..
deserted her and went TO Milwaukee, wbIts..
she followed him. The morning ate, =.
arrival there, according to his story, be C.na.
her 10 her room suspended by the ueek 80
having committed suicide during hi, ,so,,
rary absence. The mode 10 which 10 ,I
proceeded to dispose OF the body is thu.
lated by the Chicago Times:
On the next day be took out the ANTI.
and carried them two or three miles ~
the prairie and buried them. III. g.,
thought was TO throw the body into the r,s.
but there was too much Ice. lie then p,
cured common case knife aad carrenfs,.
saw and, after much trouble, succeadsi b..
getting them sufficiently sharp t. perr,,m
his bloody work. Alter cutting the tJdy No
he procured common whisky barrel ~.
the limbs 10, after burning such parts Of h,
clothing as had blood spots upon them, .oi
beaded 1t up. % turning tue barre o7s,
he saw water aud blood comIng mn.
from the bung-hOle. lie took Il M
and threw IN a quantity OF flour 10 .taup.r
it, puttied up ali the cracks aud ps,u,et
il all over. Early in the morning Of n.
10th of March, after keeping the 5ody pa
days 10 his room, be met a drsyuan .,
Clark street bridge, aud asked him to ts,.
the barrel to the depot. Tue draymaa Gu.
scented, and went up to his room. lie N.
ceeded to roll it down stairs Jumpe,r,
fearful lest the barrel might burst, reQue,e,
him to carry it down Stairs, but he refuse
and rolled IL down as be had commecee,
the body rafting against the sides Vi to.
barrel all the way dOwn, filing him VII.
dread and apprehension lest the drayua.
should discover his secret. The BODY Va.
finally got to the depot and shipped " Ngs
York that morning.
Thus ends, for the present, this tale 4,
blood aud horror. The greater part Of q.
his own version, taken from his uwu .r,
Whether he is guilty OF the terrible crime |
murder, the courts will determine"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
Tn. Banks aud the Brokers.

According to law the banks of Virginia re-
sun,ed specie payments on Saturday last
This was no sooner done than on came the Bal
timore brokers with pockets full Of notestor
REDEEM p,iop. Oue of them drew. on Sa'ur-
day, from our two banks about S2O,OOO In
specie and specie funds; and then continued
on his way to Stsuntop, Lexington and Hsr,
risonburg, for an additional pull upon their
banks. The Spectator informs us that the
two banks 10 Stanton paid out, on SATURDAY.,
$50 600 in specie to brokers' Charlottesville
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
Cos, fLooomot,v. repairs.

The American Railroad Journal publishes
a table showing the comparative cost OF re-
pairs to locomotives on various railroads IN
the United States. The highest average per
locomotive is found on the Michigan Central,
although the cost per mile run does not ex-
coed that on the Erie, and is but trife more
than on the Baltimore and Ohio, while 1t is
far higher on the Orange and Alexandria,
and the Richmond and Petersburg; the latter
of which is the highest on the list. The
average cost of repairs per mile run on the
Massachusetts roads. embraced in the table.
is : cents; on the Orange and Alexandria Is
csnts, and on the Richmond and Petersburg,
= oants
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
East Tam. g. Va. K. u.

The Bristol News has the following IN re-
gard to the early completion of this road
"E. T. & Va. Rsilroad.--We are gratified
IN being able to announce that this great
work is almost consummated, and if no &C
cident happens the last rail will be laid tbs
week. Then the great thoroughfare IRON
New Orleans to New York will be open and
the route being so direct and the time so
short from one point to the other, such a
stream Of travel as will be along the road
this Summer will astobish even the most
sangu!ne."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
A Wise Rule.

Among the lessons taught by Bishop Soule
to the preachers, is the following, which we
heard him lsays the New Orleans Advocate
utter at the Alabama Conference, rs pre-
ventive against all embarrassments grow.
ing out of debt. 1t even defines the limits OF
safe speculation; and, if observed by business
men, would take the edge off OF panlcs:-
Brethren, nv rule is this, and advise you
to ADOPT il: Never owe any more than you
are able to pay, and allow no man to owe you
more than you are able to loss."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11

The Railroad Journal, speaking Of the re-
cent convention Of the American Association,
for the advancement of Science. says:-"1s
seems strange, in view Of our wonderful SCI
enti6c achievements, that SO select body
of men as the managers of this Association
appear to be, should not give US something
useful a. the fruit Of their labors. The great
railroad iutests Of the country are constant
" developing facts 10 every department. OF
science worthy If the mos: careful oonsidera'
ton; vet eli the discoveries and Improvements
in that department have come from mechan-
ios and laborers, not from so-called men of
science"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11

90 Thursday of last week the general as
ssmbly of the Presbyterian church will COM
mepcs its annual session in New Orleans
This body will represent the entire Old School
churches ofthe Uaited States, and the coming
meeting will be their first in n. Orleans. The
names uf DR.. Halsey, from Louisville. DIR.
Murray, from New Jersey, Drs. Breckenridge
and Stuart Robinson, from kentucky, Drs.
Van Rensselaer, and Gardner Spring, from
New York, and DR.. Rice, from Chicago, are
among those who are mentioned as represen-
tatives. The proceedings are looked forward
20 With considerable interest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11

1t is authoritatively stated that the "Mor-
mon Peace Commissioners" have no power
to offer any proposition to Brigham Young
looking to an avoidance of conflict; but
they were simply to warn that defiant indi-
vidual that the government is determined to
reduce him to submission, and counsel him
to Weld and save bloodshed. The Commits
sioners, however, may receive overtures
FROM the Mornons, and transmit them to the
Government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
The washington Aqueduct.

Many contractors are now inspecting the
Aqueduct, and studying the plans and specl'
ficatous in the office. We understand there
is likely to be much competition at the let
tiug, which takes place on Tuesday, the lth
instant today
About 200 men gre now employed upon
the work, which is rapidly progressing. The
culverts are all finished, except two: the gra-
ding of nearly the whole work Is done; the
stone of which the culvert is to be built Is
most Of it quarried and spread along the
trench in which the masonry is TO be laid;
four miles Of the conduit are com pleted. leaS-
ing seven and half miles yet to build, and
as the stone is quarrIed, and the trench dug
for most Of these seven and halt miles, they
NAV be considered as hall finished.
The bridges are all under Construction
two Of the smaller ones nearly completed.
The receiving reservoir dam is almost in-
ished, and the contractor promises to COM
pete it in July. In the Rock Creek crossing,
the excavation for the foundation OF the east
ern Washington abutmeDt is nearly compile.
ted Pipes are distributed through the streets
ready to be laid.
There is every reason TO DelleVe tnat tue
lst Of December will find the Washington
aqueduct supplying this city with water
enough for all domestic purposes, though 1t
will not be possible before next year to IN.
troduce its full supply Of Potomac water"
We trust that 20 attempt TO change these
appropriate names will be successful. Com
gress has, by legislation, named the aque-
duct after the Father of bis Country, and has
thus decreed to him monument the proud
est and most appropriate in its greatness aud
its usefulness ever erected to mortal, and
what better water should it Introduce than
hi. own loved Potomac. Wash. star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
E,sn. with Graxshoppers.

The Gorz lies (Tezss) Inquirer has 40
amusing account Of the Invasion OF that CITY
by grassboppers. and the attempt OF the cit-
zens to repel the intruders:
Every body turned out--men, women ana
children, white and black every body. with
fire and sword, brushes and brooms, blank
eta and buckets, carried on the deadly con-
fict. but to no avail; the hoppers hoped on
and the defending forces were obliged to
beat an ipglorious retreat. leaving the bar,
bariaus in possession Of the conquered city"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
a niHerent Tone.

The New York Journal II Commerce,
and other Democratic prints, are modifying
their assaults upon Democratic Anti-L comp
too members of Congress since the passage
Ct the Kansas bill They are no longer
BLACK Republicans" in disguise, TRAITORS"
"ingrates," "knsyes," tic. The Journal is
very sweet towards Senator Douglas. and the
News equally 80 towards Horace !. Clark.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
A Motst CIin ate.

Oregon must be great country Tor mos
ture. 4 writer for the Kuickerbocker, now 10
Oregon. says il rains twenty-six hours IN t6e
day for seventeen months in the year. II
commenced, he says, on the 3rd of last No
vember and continued until the 18th OF May
whom it set in foy . long storm which is not
fairly over yet!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11

There have been excessive rains during the
week past and the Potomac and Wills creek
have been very full Of water. On Sunday, a
canal host broke from her meOrings at Lynn.
vaai-sr, ~ Ce-tev,Ar3, AID weo, over the
ian S,sssrll tft3. .eeeeedsd 10 saving
.ismssfrs - s.l--i-g .stoTs. Tot 'os toa;
u :a.ssI 5sIazss. Z ros sgu Iis,siy wrecked
Asssler s.A; sS.seastI:.5 q; bee ou' was
se<u,sG sxsin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11

Chief Justice Shaw, of Massachusetts. has
decided that places for selling liquor IN viola
ton of law ore common nuisances, and may
be abated by anybody, lie therefore ex,
pressed the judicial opinion that mob OF
men and women who destroyed liquor store
at Salem ere justified 10 their action. Law
in Massachusetts seems to be strange con-
triyauce for confusing the rights of property
and importing the peace Of society: II Is
easy to see the consequences of such judicial
dicia as this 1t will lead inevitably to re-
heated riot, outrage and bloodshed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11

Mr.. z. f.. Dunbar, has just arrived from
Arizona. He cobfrms the great value Of the
late silver operations in the centre of the
Tori tory, represents the condition Of the
Territory as distressing in the extreme, and
brings the proceedings Of n public meeting
held by the citizens at Santa Cruz Valley,
addressed TO Congress, praying urgently for
relief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11

The "Search Of Tiu.b; manual OF In
struction concerning the way of Salvation"
by Rev. James Craik, rector of Christ Church,
Louisville, Ky, is volume Of deep interest
generally; aud especially will command the
attention of members of the Episcopal
Church. We suppose that some Of its posi-
tiops will not receive universal assent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
m.n,nomery Comfy, Md.

Steam mills are multiplying IN ourcoO''
generally, however, only used for SAVING
Mr.. Rush Roberts has established one
Sandy Springs which is arranged for sr'
ing as we'll as saving. The -four made yi
We understand, ID peculiarly good.
The number of new tobacco houses a.
we see in riding through different PaH'
the county indicates the fact, that our '''i
ers are going more exclusively into the 20
walton Of tobacco than they have dyDs
some years. This we regard a. 3 bal "a
for agricultural prospects ia Montgome''
The weather continues changeabe stia
settled, but though farmers have been !a',F
back considerably in their preparau5n'
Spring crops. u good deal Of corn b. 4
planted. We have favorable acc guu,. 4
wheat crops from all parts Of the c1d1l
We learn from an item 10 the N~Ws'i
j., Daily Advertiser. that the Rev. Va
Eva, late pastor Of the Presbyterian cl''
at Bethesda and Rockville, has proved !
acce ptable to the congregation OF VIII.
now has charge at that place. U9a'f
sixty persons have been taken into hl'es.
since his connection with 1t.
Philip L. Phillips, one Of the m's''
fer Medley's District, died last weeE -
rifle Nd Journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11

The Baltimore Sun says The eulogies,
pronounced in both Houses of Congress, upon
the life and character of Senator Evans, were
in excellent taste, and produced deep impress,
sion upon the auditory. The feeling man
ifestsd upon the occasion affords gratifying
proof of the high appreciation. by Congress
and the public, Of moral EXCEL nee, as well
N of public services"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11

TbAss Las Lesn . warm debate in the Pro
te.tsn: Episcopal Con,eotion in the diocese
Of M..ssctsssits. which adjourned on Friday,
10 Boston, On proposed amendment to the
constitution that no person shall be lay
delegate who il not COMMUNICATE OF the
Church. The Traveller says that the pro,
posed amendment was ultimately laid over
till next year, for final action then.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
PUBLISHED pAILY AND rRI-WEEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOwDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
TUESDAY MORNING. MAY II, 1858

From the fact that the appropriation bill
for the legislative, executive. aud judicial ex-
peuses of the government was passed in the
House in the unprecedentedly short space Of
three days from the time it was taken up for
consideration we expect prompt despatch of
the remaining regular appropriation bills OF
the session by that body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11

Mr.. Broughton, the editor of the Norfolk
(Vs. Herald. celebrated the 5Oth anniversary
of bis marriage, on Friday evening. A
large company, including children and grand
children, was present on the OCCASION and an
interesting address was delivered by the heV'
DR.. Armstrong. The worthy couple are now
II wears Of age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11

The Louisville Courier says there is now
40 extraordinary stampede of the slaves in
Kentucky. They 70 of one, two, three, or
dozen at . time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11

The papers in the South express the opin-
ion that much less damage is likely to result
to the crops from the recent frosts there, than
was at first anticipated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11

The Philadelphia Press says that "the ed
ucstion at the Royal Military College of
Sapdhurst, England. which is much Dragged
Of BY the English. lie 60 inferior as not wor-
tby Of being even named on the same day
With that received at West Point. and the
military schools in various of our States"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11

A block of -four stores and three dwelling
houses was destroyed by fire in Mechanics
Vile, N. Y. May 8. The fire is supposed to
have originated from lucifer matches that
were stored in the upper loft of one Of the
stores. The loss will probably amount to
SEC, 900. very little Of which is covered by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11

The receipts Of the Uoited States treasury
for the Quarter ending March 3lss. amounted
to sl9,O9O,l53 including S7,l27 900 from
customs $3.50, 1886, from public lands. and
$ll,OS7, 600 from treasury notes. The ex-
penditures reached 1851 9l5, including
S. sos .O76 for the war, and 81 ,O7S,5S4 for the
nayv departmeDt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11

Lieut. General Scott has arrived at Wash
ing,ou in pursuance Of the orders Of thu
Secretary of War.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11

The stsbling attached to the Virginia
Hotel. kept by Mr.. VIM. A. Samuel, in Rom
ney Va. Was destroyed by fire on Sunday
night the % inst. Loss $250-insured
for 5000. 10 the Southern Projection Iusur-
ance Company, of Alexandria.