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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09

From an officer of the African Squadron,
who has written a letter dated on board the
L. 5. slOop Dale, at sea, April 10, lo5S, we
learn the following facts.
Just before gong into Monroyia one Of
the men died OF African fever. Although 80
near port the climate did not allow US to keep
bis remains, and we were obliged to give him
a burial at sea. The boatswain's solemn
summons all hands to bury the dead was
heard almost within sight Of land, and we
committed his body to the deep
The third morning after we had anchored
the sick list swelled to such ar alarming num-
Der that the Captain ordered the ship to get
under weigh Immediately. We succeeded
in making the Cling aud were bCcaImed. -
New cases continued to occur, and among
thoIn the acting lst Lieutenant. Mr.. Walker
died of an aggravated form OF the fever, alter
40 illness OF only few days.
Now began horrible time. Our mess,
originally eight in number, became reduced
to three. Our original Is, Lieutena ut, Mr..
Kennard, had broken down in health, and
had been sent home some months ago, in
valided, from the Congo River. The 9Th
Lieutenant had gone home in charge Of a
prize. The purser and 3rd Lieutenant were
sick in their room with the epidemic. The
2nd Lieutenant (actipg lst) was lead. On!y
the two doctors and the 4th Lieutenant came
to the table Oh the forward officers mess,
three, the boatswain, carpenter and sai!-ma-
ker were dowL--thc gunner alone remained
able to do duty. Ot the crew, the petty off
GERS were nearly all sick, and we had from
Is to 90 on the lists every day tout Of 1907
The Captain was obliged to perform the du-
ties of Captain, lst Lieutenant, and wateh
officer. When you see the commander OF
man-of-war keeping watch, you may be sure
the ship is in distress. This was the condi-
ton of the ship and in TIL, condition We were
becalmed for fourteen days All day was q
dead calm and every night aioHado.'"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09
TOadytsIn.

With the adjournment Of Congress, w
shall be relieved for time from those pre-
cious Washington letters in the Northern
prints, describing the sayings, dolng' ana
dressings of the paryenue aristOcracy whic'
assemblies every winter in the federal CAPITA!
We shall no longer be edited with DlcdiS
description Of the attire Of the ac;omp' I'h,e,4
Mrs. A, or the jewels of the lovely Mf'' D
or the flashing eyes OF the beautiful MI', =,
or the sylph like form Of the peerless yrs ,l.
D., the twinkling feet OF the graceful A i
t., and 90 on, to the end Of the nauseauoo
chapter. The Fifth Avenue" and the wa
tering places may possibly keep up the oo'.
lesins of the butterflies, but the country o.
large will be spared the infection till another
winter. Dispatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09
Court of Appeals of virginia.

The following cases were decided by this
Court at its April term;
Hunter VS. Humphreys; appeal from Cir.
cult Court OF Alexandra. Argued by BreB.
& Kinzer for plaintiff, aud Funston and Car
rington for defendant. Affirmed
Gedney VS.. Commonwealth; appeal from
Circuit Court of Alexandria. Argued by
Brent & kiuzer for plaintiff, and John Ran
doIph Tucker, Attorney General for the Com.
monweath Affirmed.
Strotber vs.. Hebertop, &c; appeal from
Circuit Court OF Fauquier County. Argued
by MOrson for APPELLANT and Patton, Jr., aud
Spilman for appellees. Reversed.
Reeds admir-. VS.. Blackstone, &c; appeal
from Circuit Court Of Fairfax county. AZ
gued by J. Randolph Tucker for plaintiff,
and L. B. Taylor for defendants. Reversed.
Walden VS.. Wallace; appeal from Crcui:
Court Of Fauquier county. Argued by Ma
son for plaintiff and Green tor defendant.
Affirmed.
uarcum's admir-. vs. Hudnall, &c; appeal
from Circuit Court of Northumberland coun.
ty. Argued by Patton for appellant ADD
Conway Robinson for sppellees Affirmed.
hVUeIhc duu l. 'S' i CItJ GuIi - "pt -
from Circuit Court Of CulpePer county. Ar
gued by Patton for appellant, and Green Tor
appellee. Affirmed.
Orange and Alexandria Railroad ComPa.
ny VS.. SangSter; appeal from Circuit Court
Of Prince William county. Argued by Pat
ton for plaintiffs, and Daniel for defendant.
Reversed.
English vs. Castlemau, Sc; appeal from
Circuit Court OF CulpcpCr county. Argaci
by Daniel for appellant, and Patton and
Funston for appelees. Reversed.
Williamson and ais. vs.. COalter's e1ecu.
tors and ais; appeal from Circuit Court VI
Stafford county. Argued by Patton and
Howard for appellants, and MorsOn aud 1t
tie for appellees. Reversed.
FAINT, &C., vs.. Miller, &C., a cases. appeal
from Circuit Court Of Fauquler county. AZ,
gued by Patton and Griswod for plaintiff,
and Robt. f. Scott for defendants. Reversed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09
Extraordinary Hail Storm.

Hail ten Inches Long "A correspondent
writing from Coleburg, Iowa says:
% Sabbath afternoon of the 23d ult., We
were visited by an extraordinary hail storm
Ii seemed to originate in a southwesterly d.
rection, and its course was through this place
towards the northeast. 1t extended over a
space of five miles in Width, aud 10 all prob,
ability was of considerable length. Many
of the hail stones were prodigious in their di,
mensiops, and ! thought likely unpreeeden;
ed in size. Some were ten inches 10 circum
ference, whilst others were greater in length
being from seven to ten inches long. Many
of them upon examination exhibited moss
and various kinds of grass seeds, which were
received into the formation Of the frozen rain
and thus were borne through the upper ele'
msnts to an unknown distance. The effects
produced BY this sudden and almost unpar'
alelled shower of hail were terrific.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09
Yellow FeyeratHavnna.

We learn by way Of New Orleans that the
yellow fever is making sad havoc among the
unacclima,ed at Havana. Upon the sugar
estates the disease is represented to be Of an
unusually malignant type-compeihng an
entire suspension Of work upon tho most OF
them, and threatening to bring the remain
der to full stop before the cod Of tae month.
We get this statement from Havana let,
ter in the New Orleans P.cayune, Of 24:h.-
As the correspondence published here has
bad nothing to say on the subject, probably
there has been, as we trust there is, some eX-
aggeration in it. Our own port is in con-
slant com 10 uncation With Cuba, and thus, at
the commencement of bot weather, it will do
no harm for our quarantine authorities to
keep q vigilant lookout.-N. T. EEp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09
The Commander of the Styx.

1t has been briefly announced that British
officer, commanding one Of the cruisCrs, off
the coast IF Cuba, bad been arrested. The
impression made by the announcement was
that this was done at the instance Of the
Spanish authorities 10 Cuba. Our Washing
ton correspondent, however, intimates that
it was done by the admiral on the West lGiia
station, and because of the mnnner in which
he had conducted himself toward American
merchant vessels. Should this information
prove to be correct, the difficulty about the
matter is greatly reduced Capt. Nesey is
the name OF the oficcr, and it was reported
that during bis recent brief visit to Key
West he declared himself responsible for
the proceedings Of the gun-boGts in The gulf,
they being under bis direction. If this re-
port be true, it makes the above alleged rel-
son for his arrest the more probable With.
out such explanation ol his ctHciaI rank, it
would have been difficult to understand why
he should have been arrested any more than
the commanders Of the Jasper, Forward, Bug
zard and otbers.-N l. C0mneIctat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09
The Atlantic Teiegraun,

WASHINGTON, June 7.-Racent develop
ments have been made in reference to the
Atlantic telegraph enterprise, whereby It has
transpired that the company has charged It's
charter aud virtually handed the line over
to the control Of the British government -
This has caused the judiciary committee in
Congress to frame a ill Recommending that
ina.much as these movements have been per
fected without the sanction VI the United
States ard since the appropriation Of $4,000
per aDnum by this government, they arc
therefore unjust to the United States as u
partner in the enterprise. The committee
recommends that the appropriation be with
drawn and the partnership dissolved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09
Bridge Blown Down

The Spirit Of Democracy, says, thai 'D' '
storm on Monday last was one OF ;He m,' ,
terrific ever witnessed. The destruction u'p2
to property and timber 10 Shenandoah 4. 4n4 ~
Page counties was immense. The bHlsII
over South river on the New Market aDi
Spsrryville Turnpike, was blown down GU 81.
entirely destroyed. There was upon 'o'
Bridge when it fell wagon and four bore
belonging to Mr.. Peter Brnbaker;; oo .,s =:
the horses was instantly killed, and sno'ps'
badly crippled. The driver Narrowly
capped, as the bridge fell just after be ''spP'N
Of.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09

The conduct of the British cruisers in the
Cuban ports has caused the Captain General
to issue orders to the Spanish squadron to pre-.
vent violations Of the sovereignty of Spain
But it appears the Spanish meu-of-war are
trying their hands at this searching business.
The brig Tanaro, which has arrived at New
York from Havana, reports that when If that
port she was boarded by an officer from a
Spanish vessel of war, who demanded the
briggs papers, which were shown to him, and
after examining them he departed. Forty
one American vessels have been boarded by
British cruisers, mostly since last April.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09
A uIous Pocket.

brigham Young, in one OF his late SER
mons, gives curious account Of his travel
ling four hundred miles by stage, in 1899,
starting with only $l3 so in bis pocket
lie states that at every point where be had
expenses to pay be found his pocket, On
putting his hand into it, mysteriOusly and
miraculously replenished." Brother Brig
ham ought to bring proof that it was his
own pocket in which be inserted his hand
on these occasions, as doubt with regard
to the proprietorship Of the pocket would
destroy the miracle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09

The collector at New York has receiVed
from the Secretary of State, within the past
week, two magnificent telescopes, presented
by the British government, through Lord Ma
pier, to Captain Taylor, of the American
ship Hemisphere, for rescu;pg part of the
Grew of the British bark Londonderry, at
sea, and to Capt. Frederick Small, Of the
American schooner Railway, of New York, Tor
assistance rendered to the British brigatine
Halifax, in March, 1857. The captains men
toned will receive them upon their arrival
in New York from sea.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09
A cw Kansas Excitement.
A Lawrence TX. I. correspondent. of til
PHILADELPHIA Bulletin writes:


A Lawrence TX. IT, correspondent. Of the
Philadelphia Bulletin writes:
LAWRENCE, May Is, l8j8.--Ihc gold fc-
yer is raglniug TO an alarming extent IN
Kansas its victims in this Immediate vicinity
have amounted to f0rty-tiSe the whole number
affected in the territory and in from Arkansas
alone amounts to upward of three hundred.
Ia our streets may be seen large covered
wagons, alias "prairie schooners," being load
ed with -four, hams, dried apples, cooking
utensils, ammunition, etc. These wagons
are generally drawn by oxen otherwise by
mules. The men leaving this vicinity are
mostly the first settlers in Kansas. Although
Young many OF them were conspicuous IN
our late wars. The place Of destination is
pixies Peak" Rocky Mountaios, near the
head-waters of the Arkansas river, being the
extreme Western part OF the territory.
The existence of gold in Western Kansas
has been known for several years; but the
precise locality of the mines has not been
known to whites. a few months ago a small
party Of Delaware Indians exhibited to US
some very foe specimens of gold, which they
said they found; one parcel was estimated to
be worth 5000. They at first objected to in
form US where it was found; they said they
had been to California and discovered this
on their return. Subsequently, 10 this, two
Of them, "Fall-leap nud Little Beaver"
who are about thirty-three years OF age,
have agreed to accompany party to the mines
for the sum OF SIS each per day. The mo-
ney is placed in the hands of reliable men Of
this city, who will pay it to theabovo named
Indians, who will bring back an order from
the party, providing toe gold is as plenty as
their informants represent; otherwise they
are not to receive anything. Those OF the
company who have gone will remain at Coun-
Gil Cove, about sixty miles West, until the
remainder of the party arrive in company
with the Indians
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09

The screw steams bip Kangaroo, which left
Liverpool on Wednesday, Goth ult., is now
fully due at New York, with four days later
news. The GUARD steamship Asia sailed
from Liverpool for New York on Saturday,
Goth ult., and will arrive probably this week.
The steamships Ariel and Borussia which
left New York for Southampton on the 18th
ult., took out the news of the British naval
searches at Sagua la Grande, and of g num-
Der Of the first outrages committed in the
Gulf of Mexico The Asia will bring US
news rejecting the first impression made on
the public mind in England BY such course
of proceeding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09

We are likely TO have question with the
British Government as to our North Western
boundary line, which is about to be run and
marked by the Joint Boundary Commission.
Mr.. Archibald Campbell is the American
Commissioner, and has taken passage for
California. lie was employed there the last
year upon the duty, and now returns to it,
The question which has arisen is as to the
title to the important group of islands in or
near the Straits of Fuca, and between Van-
couver's Island and the main land, aud south
of the parallel Of forty-nine. By the trea-
ty the 49th parallel lie our northern boundary
till it strikes Vancouver's Island, but then it
turns south, giving the whole of that island
to Eogland. The British Government set up
a claim to small islands as appurtenances to
the larger ones. while on our side we claim
every thing south Of 10 except Eaneouver's
Island.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09
round railroad,

The Baltimore Suns New York correspou
dent in his letter Of Wednesday, writes the
following mysterious Item
at is rumored that several prominent
aboltiopists in this city are concerned 10 the
late attempt made to abduct slaves from Vir
GINA. 1t is said some stsrtling revelations
will be made in few days that will play old
havoc with tho Underground railroad" ar
rsngsments."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09

The election held in Washington city, on
Monday, for Mayor and other municipal OIL
ficers, passed of without much disturbance,
There was some street ARRAYS and consldera-
Bile rowdyism displayed during the afternoon
but no serious riot. Mr.. Berret, the Democra,
tic candidate, was elected, and majority Of
the Democratic candidates for the City Coun'
Gil The result was celebrated with great re-
ioicipg BY the victorious party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09

The New York Albion at last confesses that
the right of visit, for which it contends, has
been outra aged by the British cruisers in the
Gulf of Mexico, by the assumption of Alright
to board all vessels, Unfortunately, though
under the American flag. 1t may be sup.
posed that the British government will be at
lea ct Quite as moderate in its pretensions as
the Albion, and therefore. the admission OF
that paper may be regarded as sign of
peace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09

Leonard Scott & Co., New York, have re-
published the May number of the North Brl-
tish Review. 1t contains very interesting
articles on the Philosophy of History; Pro-
lessor Owens Works; Gothic Architecture;
The Scottish Universities; Lieut.. Maury's
Geography of the Sea; Parliamentary Rep
resentstiop; Dugsld Stewards Works, &C.,
10. Robert Bell, Agent, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09

It is said to be the intention of the Gov
ernm emit to call out the volunteer regiments
in few days. The War department has no
troops at it's disposal to keep open communl'
cation between Leavenworth and Camp Scott.
1t is still believed that the Ohio and hen'
lucky Regiments will be accepted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09
Revolutionary Relic.

Oae Of the most valuable and interesting
relics of the Revolution is in possession OF
John p. Putnam, esq, OF White Creek,
Washington Co. We alude to the brace VI
pistols belonging to his grandfather, Israel
Putnam, the Revolutionary hero. Their histo-
~ IS remarkable. They originally belonged
10 Major Pitcairn, Of the British Army, who
commanded the expedition to Concord and
Lexington 1t was at the latter place, as eve
rybody remembers, that Pitcairn drew them
from Ills holsters with tho lnsOlcnt words,
Throw down your arms, ye rebels aud die
rcrse," and fired upon the militiamen the first
shot of the Revolution. In the subsequent re-
treat TO Boston, while his command was har.
raised By the American "sharp-'hOOteTs,"
Major P.tcairn's horse was shot under him,
and left on the road. The saddle and pistols
of course fell into the hInds Of the "R9beis,"
and were carried to Gcu. Putnam, then in
command Of the American forces. They
we're used by him during the war, were
borne upon his coffin, at bis funeral, and
were handed down, a family heirloom, to his
son and grandson. They are wholly OF metal,
steel and silver mountcd-aGd of elaborate
workmanship. Mr.. Putnam has them pre-.
served in mahogany case, accompanied
with q certificate in the handwriting OF
Aaron Burr that they were the pistols used
ty General Putnam, while in active service.
Another certificate from a soldier, named
Monroe, who was present when they were
taken from Pitcaru's horse, places their
genluneness beyond doubt.
Mr. Putuap, who vas IN the city today,
says that he emembers the pistols IN the
possession Of his family sixty-lhrce years--a
period longer than his hale and erect aP-
appearance would lead one to suppose be
had ived.--1Uany Erening Jyu7ai.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09

Lawrence Myers of Philadelphia has cue
ceeding in obtaining the contract to supply
the mains Of the Washington ID. c. Aque-
duet, now in course Of construction. The
contract, it is estimated, will cover an aggre-
cate of from 5000, 600 to $4,000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09

There are suggestive ideas in the article
beaded "All abou. Bell" in another col
umn. The topic may be considered trite
one-but experience proves that 1t cannot be
discussed too Frequently, nor its importance
be too strongly impressed upon communities,
where the tendency is to 60 abroad and pur-
chase what should be made and bought al
home. To cultivate and encourage the home
industry of any place, is to lay the founda-
tons of its prosperity; to disregard or slight
that interest is certain to end in impoVerish'
ment and decline.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09

The Boston banks had 10 their vaults, On
Saturday morning, Diue millions and nslf
in specie, which 10 over double the amount
that they possessed last fall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09

tits reported that Judge Douglas is en-
tirely reinstated in the ranks of the Admin
istration Democracy. This may mean moth.
ing more than the fact that he is compelled
to go with bis political friends in Illinois, and
they manifest determination to adhere to
the Administration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09

have been obliged to appeal to the parties ~,
ne:ted with the coal interests TO extent ,,
loan procured from them in 1857, and pav,bls
from the revenues Of the present wear. n ,h,
next year, to which they have readily a.ssn'
ted, aud we trust they will also be induced ;,
extend additional aid for rebuilding the new
dams.
The Board think it will require two vs.,.
to place the canal and the finances If rho
company in as good condition a. thew ue,.
two years since.
The usual annual statements of the cIs,L
and treasurer will also exhibit in 6e,,iI 80
financial condition of the COMPANY and ~,
trade upon the canal for the past wear
Wash. Corr. Of Bait. Sun.
The Searches by the British Crut,,
A dispatch from Boston announces tho ..
rival there of two vessels, which had be-,
boarded by British cruisers. The New VT
papers Of yesterday, have the following :
Capt. Revans, of the brig Abram. firm,
SavaniIla. via Key Vest, 2jth Nav reno,,.
that 90 the 26,h of May, off Slmjro Ksr
he was boarded by boat from the Br,,;,b
war steamer Styx, had bis papers overhaul.
ed, was asked where he was from and
bound, the number Of his crew. and w,s
questioned as to clearance, &c. Captair p
says the thing was politely done. fhe can.
tain Of the bark Tanaro, of Bethany from
Havana, reports that on the evening Of Nav
q, of Havana, his vessel was boarded BY
boat from Spanish war steamer. The 1f.
Ger in command desired to see the vessel.
clearance, which was shown him. and he d.
parted. having been remarkably civil and
polite"
The Bermuda Royal Gazette copies from
the American journals the account of the
search Of the Schr. Mobile, by the S,yz,
and says:
"This extraordinary statement seems IN
US to be simply incredible; and we feel qui,s
satisfied that if the master and crew Of the
schooner could satisfy the British govern.
ment that this is fair and candid accoun.
of what passed, the indignation felt at mo
against the officer 10 command Of the Styy
would be quite as great as that expressed in
New York, unless some very satisfactory ex.
PLANTATION can be given Of the occurrence
Again, the same paper remarks:
eff in any instance the American Gag has
been afronted by any officer 10 her Maestys
service, is there man in the United States
who knows anything of Great Britain who
is not perfectly satisfied that the British 90.
vernment is ready and willing frankly to
make every proper reparation?
1T is to be regretted that these complaints
should have arisen to disturb the rcpo,e
which the two countries have been enjoying
in their mutual relations for some short time
past. Much more deplorable would it be #
any well grounded complaint Of the coriuc:
of the British officers in the Gulf Of Mexico
could be suUstantated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09

Our accounts from New Orleans are neith-
or az full nor impartial as might be desired.
The reporter for the Associated Press Is EVIL
IDENTIFY a partizan Of the Vigilance Commit
tee, and permits his opinions to give strong
coloripg to bis statements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09

Rev. NJ. d. Conway, pastor of the Uni
tartan Church in Cincinnati, and who was
removed from the church in Washington
City, for preaching abolitiopism, was mar
ried in Cincinnati on the lst inst, to Niles
Ellen, daughter of Charles B. Dana, of that
oitp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-09

According to the Kent (Md,) News not
tvo.thirds of fair crop of wheat will be
made in that county this year, owing to the
ravages of the fly. In King George county,
Va. the joint worm is said to be doing great
damage.