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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

The UtGh ;" ar fTouoo'S
The President communicated to the House
of Representatives, on Thursday. a letter from
Gov. Cunmiug, just received, dated May 2,
in which Gov. G. says that be lief! the camp
for Sal, Lake City 10 company of Col Kane.
o. reaching the dividing line between Salt
Lake aud Davis counties, he was met by the
mayor Of Salt Lake City and the municipal
officers, who escorted him to lodgings in the
city, which bad been prepared for his reoep-
ton. He was received with every demon
strstion of respect by the people, and as soon
as he had sufficiently recovered from fatigue
to admit visitors, Brigham Young called and
delivered up the seals of ofhoe. Governor
Cumming addressed an assembly Of over
three thousand Mormons in the Temple, tell
ing them that be came among them to uphold
the constitution and maintain their rights;
which gave general satisfaction. The Nor
mons, adds the governor, are leaving the city
10 large numbers in carriages, wagons, and
on foot, Brigham Young and kiBball being
of the number aud it is rumored that their
destination is Sonora. A painful rumor IS
also prev alent that the No: mons will set fire
to the city the moment it is occupied by the
United Statee troops.
The following is the Presidents Message,
communicating the above intelligence
To the Senate and House Of Representatives.;
transmit the copy dispatch from Gov.
ernor Cumming to the Secretary Of State da.
ted at Great Salt City, on the second of May,
and received at the Department Of State on
yesterday. From this there is reason to be-
lieve that our difficulties with the Territory of
Utah have terminated, and the reign Of the
constitution and the laws has been restored.
congratulate you on this suspicious event.
lose no time in communicating this in.
formation, and 10 expressing the opinion that
there will be no occasion to make any appro-
pristions for the purpose of calling into SER
vice the regiments Of two volunteers author
ICED by the act Of Congress approved on the
7tb April last, "for the purpose of quelling
disturbances in the Territory of Utah. for the
protection of supply and emigrant trains, and
the suppression of Indian hostifties on the
frontier"
am the more gratifed at this satisfacto.
~ intelligence from Utah, because it will af-
ford some relief to the treasury at time de-
mandipg from us the strictest economy, and
when the question which now arises upon
every appropriation is, whether ii be of a
character 80 important and urgent as to
brook no delay, aud to justify and require a
loan, and most probably tax upon the peo-
pie to raise the money necessary for its pay
ment.
10 regard to the regiment of volunteers au.
thoriSed by the same act of Congress to be
called into service for the defence of the
frontier of Texas against Iudian hostilities,
desire to leave this question to Congress,
observing at the came time that, in my opin-
ion, this State can be defended for tho pre-
seut by the regular troops, which have not
yet been withdrsEn from it's limits.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
WARRINGTON CRY. June 10, 1858.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12
Forgery.

A man named John Ii. Poland, residing
at Frostburg, Nd, short time since started
a small store. His shelves needed replen'sh-
ing, but how to get the wherewithal to do 1t
with was the question. He went to Baltl'
more, and failing to procure goods upon bis
own paper, he forged the name of Thomas
Wright, esq, respected and wealthy citizen
of Frostburg, to note for three hundred dol
lars. Carrying this to Messrs. Young and
Co rson, who were assured that MIR. Wright
was good for any amount, they sold Poland
goods to the value thereof The f,rgery was
discovered day or two since. and Poland get.
ting wind Of it, suddenly left for parts un-
Telegraph.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12
Remarkable Escape Of TWO Prisoners

Ga Sunday night, Sailor Dan aud another
notorious fellow named } ,mcs Dian, made
their escape from the New York State Prison
at Sing Sing. The prisoners above named
were confined In d tierent cells, though both
engaged 10 the same kind If manual labor,
and it is supposed that while at work they
concocted their plan Of escape. Their cells
adjuned each other, and their first work
seems to have been TO pry or cut a hole
through the wall in order thst they might
act in concert. Having 10 thus manner got
together, they next proceeded to rig up
large jack screw, which by some means or
other they had contrived 70 carry pIGcemeal
to their res pectve cells, where it was secre-
ted under their bedding. They had also Ia
ken up scraps OF hemp from time to time,
and bad manufactured rope over one .Un-
,2,e'3 ana my <d.t in iousth.
4 number OF strips OF wood were laid
across each other on the cell floor, and plat
form or staging thus erected, 90 top Of which
the jack screw was raised and secured. The
rascals now set 10 work III good earnest, and
by means Of the screw succeeded in raising
Il portion of the roof near one of the ventila-
tors. The roof was now gained, the rope
hauled out of the cell, aud one end being Sc
curely fastened to stanchion, the other
was thrown to the ground Oh the outside OF
the wall. The rope appeared to have been
made with great care, and was very strong.
The rOgres soon lowered themselves to the
ground and babe adieu to their prison home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

Arrangements have been made to hold a
convention Of delegates from the different
lodges of the Sons of Malta throughout the
United States, in Philadelphia during tho
next month. Delegates are expected from
all parts of the Union, and from Cuba,
chihuahua and Sonora. it is probable that
over one hundred lOd ges will be represented
in the convention. One Of the objects of
holding convention is tc consolidate the
order, and institute Grand Lodge for the
United States. With jurisdiction over the lod-
ses in Cuba aud Mexico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

The Blue Ridge Republican says:-"We
regret to announce that young Hedgmau,
whose Leg was so badly fractured, last week,
died on Tuesday night last, from lock.isw,
occssioned by the fracture. Every attention
was paid him by the physicians, his fellow
studente, and the family of Mr. Lightfoot, the
Principal of the Institute. He was from
Stafford county. His remains were taken to
Maryland, yesterday. on the cars, to be in-
TERED by the side OF bis mother, at bis earnest
request"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12
mrR.r,v, the Horse Tanner.

This now famous gentleman has been Civ
ing public exhibitions and lectures In London
and Manchester, 10 exposition OF bis art OF
horse-taming, and in the former place e1eio-
tied his powers upon the zebra: we have
reports of this exhibition 10 the Daily News,
and tbs report Of the lecture st Manchester
from the Guardian, publish ed in that city.
Though both reports say the. be explained
and illustrated bis process, neither Of them
gives the least explanation Of what the pro-
CESS 10,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12
ProhcnIs for snle.

Persons who are IOGd Ot making presents
to public servants might have received an iu
structive lesson on Saturday, at Beecker's
auction rooms. A carriage Of elaborate
Workmanship, and harness to match was Of
tered tJr sale, and one ot its great attractions
was that it had belonged to exPfcsldent
Fillmore. Il had been presented u aim
shortly after he came into the Presidency, 10y
some Of hls New York frieud-, and on leav-
ing tor Europe, alter failing t. get nOmIna-
ton for the Presidency, be sold tne carriage to
a lady, and put the money lntO Il service OF
plate which cUst less to keep, and at ali times
could be convertible into cash. The lady
having derived all the comfort from the car
risge which ste could afford to indulge her
self with, determined to sell, AS NJ. Fillmore
did before her, aud accordingly sent it to MIR.
Blocker. The carriage was sold to Mr.
Joyce for 1891. From glimpse We had Of
the Gquipage, we incline to think very llttIe
WAS allowed by the buyer on accouncC OF the
odOr of nationality winch hung around it.
Had it never been used 10y any but the com
N ,ner sort OF people, II would nave scarcely
br ught less. Ii is but iuIr 20 Mr.. Filmor",
however, to say that there was 30 reason TO
suppose that il would Eave brought any more
If II had never belonged to him --EreHiHg
Past
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

The agitation Of the African Slave Trade,
is continued in South Carolina, though it
threatens even there to become "sectonal
issue"-tending to division of the State. The
''up country" and "low country" parties seem
divided upon this question, asa we find in
the "Meroury's" correspondent, "Raiswski,"
iutimstioos of willingness TO draw the
sword and throw away the scsbbsrd" IN de.
fence of convictions mstured by reason and
refeoti0n..n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12
The Marriage service.

Sir John Bowring, the British Ambas-
sador to China, who, by the way, wrote
"Watchpan, tell US Of the night as well
as many other charming pieces of church
psalmody, is said to he not only very ccccn-
trio, but very Opinionated man. On one &C..
casion be was anImadverting upon the wick
edness," as he expressed it, Of the marriage
service, as prescribed by the Church OF EGG
land. Look at il" SAID he-aith this ring
l thee wed-thats sorcery; with my body |
thee worship-thsts idolatry; and with al!
my goods thee eudow-that's lie"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

The Recorder of the New York Sessions
calls attention to the fact that it is difficult to
get responsible, respectable and intelligent
jaries to try cases 10 court: aud the Times
says that the professional juror has become
such an evil that the trial by jury is consid-
ered a farce
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12
Kansas once More Quiet.

The Kansas Ledger of the 4th instant, an
nounces, on the authority of q private letter
from reliable gentleman, that everything
was quiet at the seat of war about Fort Scott
and that every effort will be used to bring the
guilty parties to justice. and punish them to
the fullest extent of the law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

The damages done to tne Ohio and Missis'
sippi railroad by the recent freshets have been
repaired, and that road is now in excel
lent condition. By this road, persons travel
ling West can reach ST. Louis in fourteen
hours from Cincinnati, and enjoy the pleasure
of traversiug the great pralries, which, at
this season of the year, are clad in their
richest garniture and redolent Of the most
delightful fragrance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

A dispatch from LeaveDworth to the Sth,
reports Gen. Lane, of Kansas nOtoriety, rs
injured in the ARRAY with jenkins and con-
fined to the bed With lockjaw. 1t is feared
that smputstion of one limb will be necessary.
Tho funeral of Jenkins, whom be killed, was
attended BY one thousand persons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

Gov Wise has selected three places for the
commissioners to choose from, as proper sites
for the proposed Western Lunatic Asylum
viz; Fayetteville, Fayette county; Weston
Lewis county; and Sutton, Braxton county
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

The difficulty between the Erie and Central
railroads, at Batavia, is now in fair way OF
settlement. An injunction has been granted
restraining the Central Railroad Company
from resisting the laying of track by the
Erie company. The former are now engaged
In removing all distractions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

The navigation of the Jas. River and
Ksnawba Co., (for the purpose Of removing
distractions from the Canal and repairing
the Locks.) from the 18th TO the 9th June
will be suspended from Joshua Falls Dam TO
Lynchburg, and from the llth to the 22nd OF
July between Joshua Falls Dam to the head
of Tye River Pond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

The whole country will hail with great sat
isfaction the news Of the probable termination
of the Utah War, as announced in the Presi-
dents Message to Congress. The Mormons
have yielded, and Brigham Yoong. and his
followers have fed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

From the catalogue Of the University OF
Virginia, fer the session Of 1878, We
learn that the total number Of students in at
tendance during the present session is put
down 10 the Catalogue at 633, from the fol.
lowing States Virginia 35l, Alabama As,
South Carolina Al, Mississippi 40, Louisiana
SO, Georgia o. Kentucky Is, North Carolina
IL, Maryland IL, Tennessee 9. District of
Columbia 9. Missouri 5, Florida S, Texas 4,
Arkansas ), California 2. Pennsylvania =,
New York 2, Ohio 8, Peru 2, Delaware l..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

The convention of musical Germans nov
being held in Pittsburg, is attended BY two
hundred singers and thousands OF guests,
from ell quarters of the country. The Ma
tional theatre was crowded to excess %
Tuesday night, to hear the grand concert
The performance, it is said, was o complete
nnnnaaa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

We have reported in the newspapers seVe'
raj accidents by ligbtning--barns burned
houses str uck--and in two or three instances,
loss Of life--within the last three weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

Messrs. Hopkins and Florence, in report
on the Willett's Point case. say that "Con-
gress owes it to the country aod the charac'
ter of the nation, at once to apply the cor
receive, by refusing any committee of inVes-
tgatiou, unless there be specific. tangible
charge, and responsible accuser. Other,
wise, Congress will but lend its high author,
ity to the preparation Of injustice and
wrong; calumny will have unrestricted scope,
and no mans reputation will be SAFE"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

In New York, on Wednesday morning,
between and o'clock, blasting operation
which might have resulted most disasirously,
took place in 37th street, near Sth avenue.
1t threw the stones around like so much bail,
and one of the stones, supposed to be about
a ton weight, was projected some fifty feet
through the gable end of model tenement
house, making hole in the wall nearly ten
feet square. 1t passed through a room in
which a woman was engaged in domestic
purposes, and smash ed bedin which child
lay, but pr6videntially no ono was hurt
One stone was carried some 400 feet across
9th avenue and lodged in the psrlor of MIR.
Mccormick, baker. No one was injured.
A number of buildings we're injured, the
amount of damage being about $500
Gsn. Nye was on the ground a short time al
forwards, and by bis order, Mr.. MARITIME, the
contractor, with the workmen in charge OF
the blasting, was arrested
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

John P. Hale has been re elected United
States Senator from he State Of New Hsmr-
shire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

william Carey Josss, the literary lsgasee
Of Mr.. Benton, il now engaged IN writing
the latter's biography.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

Bayliss, the kiduapper, was tried in the Cir
cult Court, at Petersburg, on the 10th, before
Judge Nash, and sen fenced to 40 years i'm
prisonment-eight Cd each indictment. He
was defended by able counsel. Slmpkins ls
to be tried next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

The Lynchburg N!rginian says:--"ln re-
gard to the disturb ances in New Orleans, We
have the testimony Of q respectable gentle
man who was nominated for an ofhce there,
who says in published card that the whole
thing vac iustigated by the Democracy, ana
that their object was to regain possession OF
the municipal rover and offices Of the city.
Murders there had been undoubtedly, in New
Orleans-assassina Observation-Disclosures But no
more, we venture to say, 10 proportion to
population, than has been the case In 9th
er cities. New Orleans is two or three times
as large city as Wasbiugton--and yet,
we doubt not. the criminal records will show
that there have been double as many MUIR
ders and robberies il this latter city con-
trolled AS i. is by Democrats, as IN the
former"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

We see it stated that Gen. Harvey has
been appointed brigadier general, in place Of
General Smith, deceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

A disturbance has taken place among the
csulksrs at the Baltimore Ship Yards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

We have received the June number Of the
Atlantic Monthly Magazine, published in
Boston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12
MORE NEW BOOKS n Nae Latm Die.

NIORE NEW BOOKS n Nnc Latm DE
WI n0nary.-A New Latin. English School
Lexicon on the basis OF the Latin German Lex.
icon oI Dr. c. +. lngersler, by q. Il. Crooks, u
d and A. J. Schem, A. NJ, Professors OF Ian.
guagrs in Dickinson College price -.
Ursula Tale OF Country Lie, by the author
OF Amy Herbert &c, IN Jwo vols y 3D.
The PhiosopLy # Natural History, by William
>mrllie, with al introduction aud alterations.
intended TO adapt Il 10 the present state OF
kuow edge by John Ware, II D., -
The Cwdi Island Tale OF the Pacific Ocean.
by Robert Michael Bailantyue, author OF "Hud-
sons Bay The Young Fur Traders &c. IN
one beautiful volume. London edition. with it,
Illustrations by the author Sl25. Th, Is the
original English edition OF Coral Island and
il much superior 10 the American editions OF
the same authors works, which have the beau
tiiul plates LETT out lust published, and Tor
sale by lie ~ ROBERT BELL.
no DENTlSTS.-The subscriber has Tor
sale a number OF articles pertaining TO the
mechanical branch oil the Dental business,
among winch about one thousand Teeth
part OF them vel assorte'. and OF Jones, v hte
and MCtuTdy make; a mahogany work table
with brass lathe attached, and furnace sulta.
bic for baking teeth, entirely new ! will sell
the above articles and others belonging 20 a den.
tai laboratory for much less than their value
VIM MASTER
BOO Penn. av, Washington, D g.
Washington IL ll-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

NIhLUABLk REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
N PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, MA.
RfLAND.-Tnr subscriber offers at private
SAFE, one OF MS farms, called BEACH HILL,
containing ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY
ACRES, OF which twenty acres are in wood land,
twenty acres meadow land, aud the balance
prime solI, not only adapted TO the growth OF
every corp OF our climate, bat particularly suita.
bic Tor MARKET GARDEN The situation
i SIX miles from Washington City, and two
miles and a hall from Alexandria There are
IL on the Farm some OUT BUILDINGS, and
l....a fine spot tor a dwelling, overlooking a
5""rtml Valley, with picturesque scenery
be Farm IS not a mile from either the Eplsco.
pallan, Methodist or Catholic Churches, nor
from primary school. The neigEborhood is
very thlcSiy settled, and Of unexceptionabe
ciety. There is on the farm BRICK KILN,
which the subscriber would sell to the purchaser
at low rate. which would be great advan-
tage 70 any person wishing 20 build en- the farm.
Persons wishing to purchase WI! be shown
the premises by the subscriber, or by Thomas
Grimes, csc both living near the farm for sale
Terms liberal and can be modified 10 suit
purchasers. Address
GUSTAYUS FINOTTL
Washington City care OF Thomas Grimes
feb 25-e1rt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

The Postmaster General has signed con-
tract with the Louisiana and Tehuantepec
Company for the conveyance Of the mails to
California, with the privilege of delivering
them and the passengers to the Panama line
at or near to Acapulco, or at Nenteso bay
IF delivered at Venteso the compensation is
to be $3.50, 900, and if at Acapulco $3.50. 900
per annum. The contract is for one year,
commencing with October lst, so that this
and the one from New York for Aspinwall
shall expire at the same time. The terms
are-no service, no pay. This line, with the
late arrangement for the mails from New
York to New Orleans in three days and ten
hours, will shorten the trip from New York
to San Francisco eight or ten days. The
great Mississippi, Columbus and Kentucky
railroad arrangements to New Orleans, con-
fer on the latter extraordinary advantages
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

The present session of Congress, if noted
for nothing else, will be for the large number
Of Select Investigating Committees. Two of
them were raised for the express purpose of
examining into the official conduct of Gov.
Floyd, the Secretary OF War. A third to eS-
anime the accounts and conduct Of General
Cullom the late Clerk; fouth, to look into
the conduct Of Messrs Darling and Hackney
late Doorkeepers; fifth to examine into
charges of corruption in relation to the al
fairs of Lawrence Stone and Company, as
couDecte with the passage Of the tariff act
Of 1857 a sixth, to examine into the several
charges in regard to the sale of the Bank OF
Peunsy lvsnia, for post office purposes, In
the city OF Philadelphia; a seventh, on the
memorial Of certain American artists; an
eighth, to inquire into the propriety of an
appropriation for the canal around Niagara
Falls; ninth, on Kansas affairs; and per-
haps others. All have reported, excepting
those on the affairs of General Cullom and
the Artists memorial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

nLASTER.-3O0 tons Soft Windsor Blue
Plaster, on hand, and for sale by
my2S ~ ELDRlDGE, Union "hsfh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

VALLEY FEMALE INSTITUTE, WIN
' CHESTER, VA ne fourth annual session
OF this institution will commence September
Isl 1897, and continue hye months. The Board
OF instruction Is complete, and superior adyan.
tege' are offered for thorough and polite sdu-
cation: For further information, send and get
catalogue. S. P. YORK, A. NJ,
G. LA MONTE, A. B.,
W. Principals and Proprietor,
Winchester, jy 7-eoIy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

NAUTICAL ALMANACS. kc.-Blunt's
~ Nautical Almanac for 1858 and 1888.
also Biunts Coast Pilot and Bowdltcns Navi-
gator last editions; and new editions OF Bunt's
Charts OF the Southern Coast of the United
States from New York TO Cape San hnrono
Northern Coast, from New York 70 HALIFAX:
and OF the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays
f,om the Government Surveys. Just received
and for sale by lie lOl ROBT. BELL