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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-11
Great Flood In tho Mississippi.

ST. LOUIS, June The river has risen
two ieet since Saturday night, and is still
swelling. All the cellars along the levee are
nearly full of water. Some parts of the lc-
wee are almost submerged. Bloody Island is
partially overiown, and the tracks of the Terre
Haute and Alton, and the St. Louis and Chi.
oago roads are under water. The track of
the Ohio and Mississippi road is still dry,
but o small additional rise will submerge
that also.
At Madison, Is miles above here, on the
Illinois side, the water has broken through
the bank and is now running over the Amer
ioau Bottom. The low lands on this side,
above the city, are also under water.
The Upper Mississippi is rising rapidly,
from Rock Island, and all low lands from
Keokuk down are flooded.
The Illinois is &C stand at Peoria, but the
river is still higher than at the flood OF 18Th.
The whole country, with the exception of
a few towns, is inundated. In the streets Of
Naples the alter is "a feet in depth.
The Missouri is booming high, and rising
rapidly. All the tributaries are pouring out
foods. An additional food of two feet may
reasonably be expected, 10 which case great
damage must result Weather clear. Mer-
cnrv 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-11

Jefferson Circuit Court.

The Spring term Of this Court for the coun'
ty of Jefferson, closed its session on Saturday
moruing last. Several cases of interest en-
geged the attention Of the Court. the most
exciting of which was that of Randall VS..
Hite, an alleged case of seduction. This
case was taken up on Wednesday morning,
and terminated on Friday evening, the ex-
animation of witnesses occupying Wednes-
day and Thursday. The case was argued on
Friday from the opening of the court in the
morning until seven o'clock in toe evening.
when it was given to the jury, who, after a
short retirement, rendered verdict for 81
500. Counsel for Plaintiff Messrs. And.
Hunter, Hoge, and Henry Hunter; for the
defendant. Messrs. Williams, Conrad, and
Green. Application was made on Saturday
morning for new trial, but the Judge deci-
ded adversely to the application. We have
learned that the counsel Of Col. Thos. Hise
have determined to take appeal from the de.
cision of the Judge to the District Court OF
Appeals, for a re-hearing of the case
Spirit Of Jefferson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-11
The MILITIA.

The law for the reorganization of the Mi
litia of the State is in progress of execution
beyond anything that could have been expec-
ted after long slumber of five or six years
DISARMAMENT, during which the State would
have been defenceless but for the volunteers,
the Armory Guard and the pupils of few
military schools, but principally the voluu-
teers; showing conclusively that the revival
OF the system of public defence is highly &C
ceptable to the people, aud that the Legisls-
ture were far behind them as TO that. Such
is the rapidity with which the returns OF the
elections made in the various regiments
come in, that II is impossible for the Adju
tant Generals Department to keep up with
the pressing applications for commissions.
10 the persevering efforts of Col. Kemper,
Of Madison, the successful passage of the
law in the House is mainly due.
Volunteer corps are enrolling everywhere
thrOug bout the State, and before the end OF
the year the organization will be in worry
efficient condition.
Volunteer corps which were uniformed on
the ID of March, 1853, are not required to
change, but for volunteer corps which may
hereafter be organized in the Militia of Fir-
ginia, q uniform must he worn according to
the patterns in the Adjutant Generals office,
and which,
FoG AL OFFICERS, must be frock coat OF
dark blue CLOTH the skirt to extend from two
thirds to three-fourths Of the distance from
the top of the nip to the bend Of the knee;
single.breasted for captains and lieutenants,
dou ole breasted for all other grades.
FoR N0N-CoMMISSIoNED OFFICERS AND PRI-
YATES OF VOLUNTEERS Dark blue cloth, one
row of nine buttons on the breast, placed at
equal distance, stand-up collar, cuffs pointed
with two small buttons under the seam, COL
lar and cuffs edged with color according to
corps; yellow metallic button on each
shoulder; narrow lining for skirt same mate
rial and color as coat, pockets on the folds
of the skirt, with one button on the hip.
| For CAvalry--The same, but collar and
cuffs to be edged with cord or welt Of yell
low cloth.
ATtIllory-The same; trimmings of scarlet
cloth.
Infautry-The same; trimmings of sky
! blue cloth.
R'hemen-The same; TRAININGS Of Eme.
raid green cloth.
For all rank and corps, Gilt Dsvice-Arms
of Virginia. Trousers to be Of dark blue
cloth. Hat of soft black felt
! This is a general outline. OF course, the
various ranks aud grades are distinguished
by certain peculiarities.-Rtch.S South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-11

The national anniversary is fast approach,
ing. The ancient custom Of observing "tbs
Fourth" has been superseded to great e1.
tent, by general exodus to the country On
that day. Instead of walking through tbe
hot, dusty streets, or prOmenading beneath
sweltering Sun, while the soldiers are parad.
ing, aud afterwards crOwding into some place
to hear the ''orator Of the day." majority
seem TO prefer the more rational epioyme6t
afforded by aunt into the country with a
party of congenial associates. Repairing 70
some shady retreat, they send the day very
pleasantly in pic-picing psstmes, and, doubt,
less, eyince as much patriotism, as those who
remain in the city. For several years EAST,
the military have prudently avoided that eI
posure to the meridian SUP, which the old
mode of celebration required Of them They
now only parade at sunrise, and proceed by
companies, at an early hour in the forenoon.
to the places respectively selected By them
FOR their Fourth of July dinners" Though
the observance Of the day is no longer char
acterlzed by the pomp and circumstance Of
former times, we cannot attribute the innCgf,
tons which have wrought this change, 10
wanting reverence for the heroes OF the Res.
olution. The present custom is sanctioned
by the dictates Of reason and the natural lu.
pulses of humanity.-Rich Whig
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-11

The Richmond Wing argues that, one
cause of the disturbances that are con-
tipually taking place in the cities, and
Of the licentiousnees of the times, is that the
passions of the people are kept excited by the
frequent popular elections. 1t contends that
no elemen, contributes so largely to the In
fractions upon public peace, as the perpetual
invitation which laws give to our people to
vote Tor q hundred officers at time, igno-
rant, when they vote, both OF the men they
vote for and their qualifications; and 1t asks,
lis the exercise OF the misersbly inconve-
nient privilege Of voting for everybody, and
frequently for nobody, superior to the pre-
servatiop Of good order and the maintenance
of good 1aws:" The Wing combsts the idea
that the people surrender their Own peculiar
privileges if they do not take an active part
in all the details Of government. Will they
not, it says, remember that their power Is
sovereign and cannot be surrendered? That
they may delegate to portion OF their fellow
citizens the discharge of various duties, in
order that they may not be too often called
from their homes and diverted from their
business, and irritated with an innumerabe
variety of elections, and still remember that
theirs is ct last the power-that they are the
masters and their asents are the public ser
wants ?"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-11
search OF American Vessels by griu.,
Cruisers.

search OF American Vessels by Brine.
Cruisers.
We understand that the NAVY Dep,rtmo,..
has dispatches from Captain Rodgers. Of n.
United States steamer Waterwitch At E.,
West, advising Of the arrival there Of bo.
Britannia Majesty's steamer Jasper, Capta;n
Pym, in search of the steamer S,y1 viii
dispatches for her commander from n.
British Admiral, suppO sed to be on the sinh
ject of the late proceedings Of the Styx as,o
CARDS American vessels. Captain Pym .,
pressed both surprise and regret A. -,
excitement which appeared to exis, in tSo
United States on the subject. He said Tho,
nothing offensive was intended, and tb,, -
new orders had been received from ~,
but that the British vessels were actin, 49,,
der the old orders of 1919.
We learn further that an officer arrived
at the British Legation yesterday with 40
spstches from Admiral 5 ewsr,, AZ Ram
da. lie reports, we are Informed, thar ~.
British cruisers 10 the Gulf have no nsw in
structions, either from the Admiral or frDr,
England, for the detention oil ships 10 enfo,e-
ing the suppression ofthe slave trade Tho,
are acting uuder the ordinary instructions
on that subject. Immediately on HEARING IS
the recent incidents in the Gulf, and before
receiving official intelligence the Admiral
dispatched special steamer, the "D.yasta.
ton," in pursuit of the "S;yx' to require a
report of her proceedings. The "Deyas,a
ton" communicated with Key West 10 the
prosecution of her voyage, but did not find
the StyI at that anchorage.
The British officer left Washington for
Halifax yesterday with Lord Napier's letter
TO the Admirsl.--Edt Int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-11
Lnuhnmn Comfy IIema.

The PARADE On SATURDAY.--The 57th
Regiment Virginia Militia, paraded in this
town, on Saturday last. At an early hour in
the day crowds could be seen vending their
ay to the scene Of action, until our streets
were literally thronged with "citizen col
diery." At ten o'clock the shril. notes of
the drum and fife called them together in the
Court House square, where they we're laid OF
toto companies, and the line formed by Coils.
Fulton, Ramey and lIarrison--tbe Virginia
Blues" under command of lst. Lieut.. Wat
son, occupying the right of the regiment
The entire movement YVES effected with con-
siderable precision, and executed IN style
that for raw recruits" was worthy the
paImiest days Of militia drill, when general
mustcTs" were one Of the institutions" of
the times. The regiment was marched to
the edge .! the town, where an election was
held for company officers.
There are about $50 men attached to the
57th regiment, full four hundred of whom
were on parade on Saturday. There was also
degree Of order and discipline observable in
the ranks that was creditable alike to officers
and men, and cOntrasted well with the care
lessness and indifference which rendered the
old system Of militia musters ridiculous and
absurd.
The reorganization of the Militia of Vir-
ginia, if it accomplisbes nothing else, has
done good thing in reViviug the military
enthusiasm of our young men. Throughout
the State, volunteer companies are forming
in a manner that argues well for the future
strength and efficiency of our militia force.
10 addition to the company of Infantry,
whose organization we noticed last week, Mr..
Daniel L. Shreeve, is actively engaged in
getting up company of Cavalry. His list
now mum bers about thirty which he expects
in few days to have swelled to the proper
ton required by law, when the company
will be regularly organized by the election
of officers, &c.
Summer has at length set 10, and the
warm sun and gentle breezes with which we
have been attended the p6t week, seem to
nave infused new life into all nature. As
last month it was difficult keep dry, the pre-.
scot, we suppose, will be ditto to "ket p COOL"
June Court assemblies on Tuesday pext.-
This is not Jury nor Grand Jury Term
LOudOun Mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-11
sasa 4.c6 s255o5.46 s42.5G.64 s4Ol.752.7t

Compared with the same month in 1857,
these returns show decrease OF S9,936 IL
for the main stem, and On increase of 81 l.
80 for the Washington branch. By adding
the revenue 1875, 505.46) of the Parkorsburg
branch, there is q total augmentation of S2O,.
Ol6.59 in the gross revenue. The whole de-
crease the prescott year is S3l6,3O4 80.
A very interesting episode followed the re-
sular meeting of the board, which having
come cpt of close session, entered upon the
agreeable ceremonies attendant upon pre-
sentiug to those employees aud operatives OF
the com pany, who, during the strike and RI
OTIS of last summer, stood msnfully to their
duties, such medals and testimonials as would
for all time indicate the grateful appreciation
of the services then 80 wortbily performed,
in defiance of great risk and peril. The
whole affair was gracefully and appropri.
ately done.-Bah. Sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-11

fNHE SUBSCRIBER wishing to return South
i offers for sale the place upon which he
resides, consisting OF TWENTY AND A HALF
ACRES, situated in Fairfax County, upon the
old Leesburg Road, which separates it from the
grounds OF The Theological Seminary.
- The DWELLING is two story frame
IL building Completed in the Fall of 1860
containing tive good sized rooms, exclusive OF
kitchen, storeroom, and pantry. A well Of ex-
cellent water at the door.
It's proximity TO Alexandra, and the neighbor-
MOOD adording the best society, makes it desira-
bic, II only for Summer residence.
Possession given Immediately. For terms,
&c apply either through the Seminary Post
Oihce, or upon the premises, to
Fairfax Co, Jy27-eotf A. c. n. SMETS.
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Prince Georges County, Md.

Rev. John ii. Chew, for many years Pas.
tor of ST. PauPs Parish, in Nottingham and
AquascO Districts. has resigned bis charge
and accepted a call TO the parish in Bladens-
burg District, lately held by the Rev. DR..
PInkney.
Rev A. F. n. Rolfe, Rector of Trinity
Church ~ Marlboro, has accepted call to
become the Pastor o.. st. Andrews Church
10 Baltimore city, and will terminate his con-
nexlon here early IN July.
We learn that DR. Richard w. Bowie has
sold the valuable brick house aud ground
attached, In this village, known as the Bank
Property, aud for several years past ocou-
pied rs Hotel, to Messrs. Medley & Over.
of this place, for 1850. These gentlen en-
are now the landlords Of the Farmers Hotel,
and propose Immediately reftting and adding
to their purchase, and shortly to open it az a
first class establishment.
% Thursday night last some person or per-
sons shot fine yearling colt on Captain
John Br0okes's farm Mount Calvert( The
colt was shot with bali, aud no trace Of the
mischieVous characters has been discovered
No motive can be imagined except such as
might be suggested by spirit of wanton
cruelty and destructiveness.
The Orphans Court will meet on Thurs.
day, 18th instant, Tor the purpose of e1smin-
ing aud regulating the School Fund, renew.
ing notes and collecting monies due tho
same, Dc. The Court will also meet on Tues
day, the 18th, for the transaction Of ordinary
business.
The County Commissioners will meet on
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday next, to
August accounts agains; the county, prepara-
tory to laying the annual leyy.-Planters'
I1rDrUys
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-11
News from Utah.

The Proclamation of President Buchanan
indicating the policy that is to guide the
peace missioners-Messrs. Powell and
McCullob--in their negotiations with the
Mormons. has been received. The President,
after referring to many acts of violence
on the part of the Mormons, aud their threats
to oppose the entrance of the United States
troops into their Territory, thus tells them
Of the consequences:
"Fellow.citizens of Utah, this is rebellion
against the government 10 which you owe allie.
glance. Ii IS levyng war against the United
States, and involves you in the guilt OF treason.
Persistence in twill bring you 10 cOnd;gn pun
ishment, TO ruin and TO shame Tor 1t IS mere
madness to suppose that with your limited
resources, you can successfully resist the force
finis great and powerful nation.
If you have calculated upon the forbearance
of the United States-if you have permitted
yourselves to suppose that this government will
TAIL TO put forth its strength and bring you to
submission-you have fallen into grave mis-
take. You have settled upon territory which
lies geographically In the heart OF the Union
The and you live upon was purchased by the
United States and paid Tor ont OF their treasury.
The proprietary right and title 10 II is IN them,
and not In YOU. Utah is bounded on every side
by States and Territories, whose people are true
to the Union. 1t Is absurd to believe that they
will or can permit you to erect IN their very
midst government OF your own, not only indie
pendent o! the authority which they all ac-
knowledge, but hostile to them and their inter
ests."
The President further proceeds to warn the
Saints TO beware OF the punishment which they
will receive by persisting in their reasonable
course; but offers full and free pardon to all
who will submit themselves to the authority OF
the federal government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-11
CAPTAIN Patrick Calhoun. q gallant officer

Captain Patrick Calhoun, gallant officer
of the U. S. Army, died at Pendleton, S.
c., last week. He had been in the service
Tor number Of years. Consumption. with
its lingering fatalness, ended his career. He
was son of j. c. Calhoun.
Last week, (says the Romney Intelligencer
Of Friday LAST two brokers, one from Rich.
mond, the other from Baltimore, ran upon
the Branch of the Valley Bank at this place,
to the amount Of $3.50.
The discussion of the Fort Smelling case
in the House of Representatives, on the lst
of this month, fills forty-.hree columns Of the
Globe.
There was another s'ight hail storm in
SpOtsy lvania county, on Tuesday afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-11

The appropriation bills now almost e1clu-
sively occupy the attention of Congress-
other matters being laid aside until these
bills are completed. The Nail transporta-
ton, and the building of new steam vessels of
war, have received favorable action.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-11

We have received the Juue number Of De
Bowie Review. 1t contains several of very
interesting articles. The present number
completes the .24th volume of the Review,
aud the work is now enlarged and improved
in appearance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-11

A large increase Of our Naval force, is now
advocated on all sides. The Navy is consid.
cred our chief and best defence against the az
eressions Of foreign powers, and in truth our
eurcst guarantee against the dangers OF war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-11
v,nd.I,.m,n Washington.

Our Washington correspondents yesterday,
10 briefly noting the incidents attending the
close OF the election in that city, referred to
a disgraeeful attack by some rOwdies, said to
be attached to the successful party, upon the
Office of the Star newspaper. The lntell!-
gencer says it took place during the passing
of the procession from the residence Of the
successful candidate, and that 1t meets with
the just condemnation of every good citizen.
The States also says:
"Soue Of the rOwdy gangs which prowled
about the city on Monday night sought to
revenge themselves upon the defeated can
didase for the mayoralty by breaking the
windows and disiguring the othce OF an
evening cotemporsry. Again, in passing the
residence of Mr. Wallach, 1.-THE defeated eau
didate) on Louisiana avenue, 1t is alleged
that insulting, and even BLACKBOARD Ian.
guage was used by gangs within hearing OF
the female inmates. Colonel Berrett has
much to d. if be intends to sweep the Augcan
stable of Metropolitan rowGyism. We hope
and trust be will be sustained in this course
by all COCO citizens. "-Bdt. Sun.
CTEAM SAW-MILL-The undersigned
= would respectfully announce TO the public
that their Steam Saw-Mlll IS now IN operation,
about four miles West OF CulpePer Court House,
and that they are now prepared 10 furnish lun'
Der OF every description at the shortest notice
and upon reasonable terms, comprising all the
usual kinds suitable for building purposes.
They have on hand about four thousand feet
Of various kinds-some well seasoned.
JEFFRlES * GAINES.
Cnlpeper Co., feb I-eo6m
old WHISKFY.-l25 bbis OLD WHisEEY
~ (some OF which is very superior) IN store,
and for sale by
my l3-eecm 7. A. BREWlS q co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-11

The Senate Judiciary Committee recon-
mend that Mr.. Bigler's bill to withdraw the
American appropriation Of $4,000 to the
Atlsotic Telegraph, do not pass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-11
rLIFTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL,
/ The second session Of this School vii b.

~ The second session of TINS School will be.
gin on the first Wednesday OF October 1858
and close the third Wednesday of July, 1863
The design Of the School IS thoroughly to pre-.
pare youths ior the University OF Virginia
Inc course Of study embraces everything ne
cessaTy 10 the degree OF 4. VI at ctr University
Inc school is located in the mountains Of
Fauquier, region well known for its Gealihful
climate and beautiful scenery; it is two miles
south OF Markham Station on the Manassas Gap
Railroad, and sixty miles from Alexandria
Terms: 1928, semiannually in advance viz
Sll25o on the lst OF October, aud $llz. 50 on
the Isl OF March
Modern Languages at extra charges.
For further particulars, apply 10 the princi.
pa, at Markham Station, Fauquier County, Va
REFERENCES:
Rev J, P. Mcclure, +. H. s. of Va
Trustees of Charlestown Academy, Jefferson
county, Va.
Professors Bledsoe, Harrison, Schele De We're,
McGufie, and Smith, OF the University OF Yir
gina. r. JAQUELIN AMBLER.
Fauquler county, feb 4-eotf Principal.
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Congress is to adjourn on Monday next.
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Baltimore and ONO X abroad .

The regular monthly meeting OF the board
of directors of the Baltimore aud OHIO Rail.
road Company was held yesterday. The re-
venue of the road for the month Of May was
reported as follows:
Main stem. " ". Va. Wash Branch Total.
Passengers sj4qg77l S2414SG 81 SSH sNg.5Ol. -
Freight. &c. % 23,U3U 10 l0GIo.g3 3l23yl.is