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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19
FOREIGN Items.

A collision occurred in St. Georges chan
mel between steamer and bark-both sunk,
and thirty lives were Lest: Az.
The schooner George, bound for the Niger
Expedition, foundered in the Channel ana
seven persons were drowned.
In France the grain crops promise well.
Eugland has madea formal demand against
Naples for indemnity for Imprisonment OF the
English engineers.
India letters state that Nena Sahib has
been reinforced by the rebels, and is about to
commence offensive operations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19
Exploration or tho Colorado.

Deapacbes from Lieut. Ives report that
this expedition was progressing tsVorably,
aud witLou, the anticipated hindrances from
the Mohaves Indians. A party had been
sent to examine the route from the Mormon
rosd to the Colorado south of the Big Canon,
which work. with the exploration Of the val.
lev of the Virgin, would be finished 10 the
course of two weeks. When this Information
has been obtained, the practice bility OF the
route az a channel Of communication from
Utah to the Pacific will have been deter
mined,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

On Monday week, the Magnolia Hotel,
owned by Messrs. Peck and Langhorne, at
Bristol, 10 we'll and favorably known to rail-
road travellers, was burned to the ground.
Nothing now remains of the handsome struc.
ture, but the charred walls of the brick
building which formed its right wing. The
property was insured to the amount Of Sl3,-
COOS 900 10 the Lyncbburg Hose and FIRE
Insurance Com pany. IS 900 in the Merchants
Insurance Company Of Redmond. and 50 900
10 Petersburg Company. The News says,
however, that the loss Of Messrs. Peck and
Lapgborne, over and ahove this insurance.
will not be less than 5000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

To conformity to an act of the Legislature
the voters of Maryland will be called upon
ou Wednesday, Goth instant, to cast their
votes either in favor of or against the propo.
sition 70 call Convention for the purpose Of
"reformipp" the Constitution Of that State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

By the proceedings Of the House of Rep,
resenta.ives on Monday, published 10 yester'
days Gazette, our readers learned that the
House BY decided vote, ousted Mr.. Hack
pey from bis position of door-keeper. His
Official misconduct seems to have been fully
proved and the punishment, by which the
House INDICATED itself, deserved. The vote
for the dismissal was l4l--agaiost it 81
The Democratic caucus on Monday night
nominated Mr.. Wright Of New Jersey, for
the Office of Door-keeper made vacant BY the
dismissal Of Mr.. Hackney.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

Mr.. Branch, of North Carolina. mem
ber Of the House Of Representatives, has re-
vi,ed the old custom Of writing Circular to
his Constituents, giving bis views Of public
msasuree; prsisrriog that method of address
ing them, to the modern systcm Of making
Buucombs speeches on every and ell ques-
lions, which nobody listens to, and which
only take up time to no purpose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

The N. Y. Herald learns by letter from
New Orleans, that there is the same division
ip the tilibuster ranks that is showing itself
in those of every other political organization.
While the Washington filbusters are violent
against the Cass. Yrissrri treaty, Soule and
Walker think it best to accept it, and trust
to luck under it for future operations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

The Chicago Tribune reports that the gale
on Thursday evening was, in some portions
of Illinois, of unprecedented violence. 1t
covered large extent of territory, and every
where its track is marked with painful
damage to property, and perhaps. as further
intelligence will show, loss Of life. It seems
to have crossed the Mississippi near Oquaw.
ka, and to have extended Eastward, at least
as far as McLane county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

"Billy Bowlegs" is an old institution" in
Florida, and has furnished many para.
graph for the newspapers. We can only
console ourselves for his loss from the news
of the day." BY the recollection that his at
sence would seem to end the "Florida War"
that other standing head in the journals
v hich had become as constant in its appear
snce, as the paragraphs announcing "anoth-
or revolution in South America" There are
90 few Indians left now in Florida, that it is
probable the war will "stay ended"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

The extent of territory and variety OF eli
mate of the United States, may be realized In
the fact that in certain parts of Texas, the
wheat crop is now ready for the scythe,
while at the North it is just beginning to
prnX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

Roger A. Pryor, esq. of the Richmond
South, has distinguished himself in the
Southern Commercial Convention by bis elo-
ouent opposition to "Spratt's Resolutions"
in regard to the re-opening of the Slave
Trade. Mr.. Spratt is the editor of the
Charleston Standard, and spoke four. hours
in behalf of his scheme. Mr.. Pryor's speech
was of TWO hours duration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

Arrangements have just been consumma-
ted for regular semi.weeky mail, and line
Of stage coaches, between Memphis and San
Francisco. The distance to be traversed is
1850 miles and the time, twenty-five days.
The ugoitude of the undertaking, and the
early completion Of the arrangements for 1t,
argue the great assiduity and pains that
have been bestowed upon it By the Postmas-
ter General. The Law authorizing this enter
prise was passed on the Sd of March, 1851;
and 10 little more than year, all the ar
engagements have been completed for the exc
cution of the mammoth project. 1t is the
greatest undertaking Of the sort, by far, that
bas ever been entered upon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

There are few Democratic papers 10 Ala
bams that utterly refuse to be comforted
about the Kansas bill, and speak in no gen.
tie terms of the retrograde movement adop-
ted by the Southern On embers of Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

DR.. John P. Holmes, once occupying q
high rank in bis profession in England, worn
out With affection and disease lately died in
poverty, ct Evansville, Indiana.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19
COMBINED REAPER AND

HIANNY'S COMBINED REAPER AND
vi MOWER WITH WOODS IMPROVE.
MENT--ln again Offering for sale the above
MACHINES, | feel confident that they are the
best Machine made, and will best meet the
wants OF the tarmsr-being simple, durable, and
effective These Machines have taken the hi Oh.
est premium for several years past. In the
harvest of 1857, they took the first premium
on every trial, in competition with the best
Machines IN the country, for their simplicity,
durability, cost OF machine, effective power,
quality OF cut, AMI facility Of management
Persons wanting these Machines will send in
their orders as soon As possible, as II VIII re.
quIre several weeks 10 get them, il not on hand.
These Machines have had some improvements
since last harvest. ! will be glad TO send a
Catalogue describing the Machine to any one
who may wish TO see them.
DRhYTON e.. MEADE Agent,
Agricultural Warehouse, No. IL, Fairfax street;
Alexandra. Va. my l7-eolm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

Several Auti.Rent cases have lately been
decided in tho Ssrreme Court Of New York.
.~.;pst the Anthem olsimauts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

The subject of National Excbequer, in
connection with the Post Office Department,
is now under consideration. The plan pro-
posed is similar to that already in operation
in England, and provides for depositiug small
amounts in specie 10 any Of the principal
post-of6ces in the United States, and drawing
them BY certificate at any other post Office
To guard sgsinst dsfalcation and forgery,
the postm asters are to be required to increase
the amount of their bonds. according to the
prospective business of the eff e, and dupli.
cate certificate Of deposit is to be sent through
the Post Office Department. Besides being
q utilitsrisn measure for the people, it is it,
tended as revenue measure for the Govern
ment, the rates of exchange being uniform,
and considerably below the present average
rates of the bankers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

Dr.. Tyler, disting uished sheologisn. died
in Copneeticut on tho 18th inst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

GAPING AND MOVING MACHINES
n MANNYS CONFINED REAPER and
MOWER ruth WOODS ENFORCEMENT
We will be prepared to furnish our customers
with this valuable Machine for the approach.
ing harvest. Our supply will be direct from
the Factory, and persons may rely OIL getting
the genuine MANNY'S REAPER
Also, RAYS AMERICAN REAPER AND
MOWER, a Machine which can be- used by
Farmers Tor cutting their Grain and Grass {;
without one cog wheel, and but ore journal box
in the whole machinery; almost as simple and
durable as he Plough and not liable TO break
or get out OF order
Circulars, descriptive o! the Machinery, will
be sent gratis on application, and all communi-
cations will receive prompt attention.
ADDISON, WALLACE Il CO.,
my lin Union street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

Mr.. II. w. Herbert, better known by his
writings as Frank Forester" committed
suicide, on Monday, at bis room in the Ste
vens House, Broadway, New York, opposite
tho Bowling Green, by shooting himself
with pistol. He had, it appears, for some
weeks, been very depressed in spirits. owing
to bis separation from his wife. to whom
he had but short time been married
He left an address to the Press Of the coun
try, askipg that bis memory should be res
pected. In it, he says:
Remember, when you judge me. that o.
all lives mine has been almost the most un
happy. No counsellor, no friends, no coun
try have been mine for six and twenty years
Every hope has broken down under my loot o.
soon ss il touched it. Every spark OF happi
ness has been quenched as soon as 1t ha'
been kindEed."
Henry William Herbert was born in Lon
don. Englsnd. April 7. 1907. He was thu
eldes. son Of William Herbert, dean Of Man
chester, eminent as man Of science, poet
and . liberal politician, and Was paternallJ
descended from the house Of Pembroke
and Percy. He was sent to Etou at the age
of Is, and graduated at Caius College. Cam
bridge, in 1929. In the Spring Of 1880. MIR
Herbert met With severe peculiarly reverse
which suddenly reduced him from afiioence
and he resolved to try bis fortune 10 the Uni
ted States. He arrived in this country IL
Dec. 1881. and for eight years thereafter
until July, 1889, be oficiated as principal
Greek teacher in Mr.. Huddart's large GLASS;
cal school. He subsequently devoted biz
time to literary pursuits, and was the author
Of several works Of merit. His principal
-.,L ... m tha Horse
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

A letter from Mr.. VIM. Carey Jones, pub
lished in the Union, says, that while, in bis
last days, Col. Benton had parted from ell
the asperities that bis long and somewhat
stormy public life may have aroused, and
thought Of those who had been in armor with
him, whether as com panions or adVersarles,
with justice and the kiudliest fe liog--a fur
Their example Of which was shown 10 the sat.
sfaotion which be expressed at interviews
which he had with the President and
the Secretary of State--he did not, as has
been in SO many instances reported, sn'
nounce, or propose to announce, any change
of his own opinions, or any retraction with
regard to his public conduct, or Of bis own
views of public policy in the cases in which
his convictions had differed from those Of his
eompeers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

Riots have occurred among the brickua
ts,.. NJ the brick yards in Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLf BIZ
EDG Ar SNOWDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
WEDNESDAY. MORNING. MAY 10, 1883

In reference to tbe reported captuia'ioo
Of tho Mormons, the Union of yesterday
says, that mo official information has been
received by the government giving oonfrma-
ton to the advioes, very important if true,
that have beea telegraphed from St Louis.-
These advices come with an impress Of truth,
and are more Srcumstantial than spurious
intelligence usually is. If the news prove
true, it will be welcome indeed. Ii is bard
~ consistent with the previous adVices We
had received Of the vigorous measures taken
by the Mormons to cot of our supply trains
and harass our army 10 detail; but the news
is 90 gratifying and 30 welcome, that few are
disposed to question it. Ii true, it will be a
nov proof of The valae Of energetic mea-
sures'snd . stern policy on the part of gov
eminent towards rebellion"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

T0 ARRIVE THIS DAY.
Berage and Organdy Robe', very '-'''
Grenadine Berage Robes
Nous de Chine, a new article ,.g,l
Lavellas. Madonna Cloths, ShePh'i'' h.,
Trimmings for Travelling Dres ss'',' d. IA,
ters; Black Nantes, Lace and SI' -, -
Points, very cheap; Silk and Cotton az az.
and Braids Black Silk Mitts Six az ~. o.
brio Summer Umbrellas large ss'oI.%, 81,
notions OF every description, together W. -.
other Goods, to be offered at prices i0"''
they have been sold this season. ,,rsO;
INV II TAYLOR Il HUTCh!SO.--~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

The New York Express chronicles the
close Of the Anniversary Meetings" 10 New
York. 1tsays that "tbe clergymen who came
from the rural districts, to hand In every
man bis statistical measurement OF the eA Ao'
amount of moral good accomplished curing
the twelve months past in bis respective To-
@ .li,y. made their last appearance in the pull
,;,s of the various churches on Sunday, and
today doubtless the most Of them will shake
the dust of the great metropolis from their
feet. The black sheep are Likewise on the
heel. The Abolitiouists, Free Lovers, and
Womau's Fighters have bid each other their
last farewell, and arc going back to their
pleasant country towns, away of in central
New York and quiet New England, to muse
over and over again the miseries Of all man.
kind. Garrison has fired of his last shot
against the Constitution; Phillips has given
the Church his final kick; Mr.. Stephen Pearl
Andrews | as safely delivered his last speech
ir fav,r OF the inalienable right Of women to
maternity, as he calls it; the "Howadjl" has
said his last silly thing, IL! ihe curtain
drols on the comic scene, to give the actors
and the actresses, aud the hsrlequins, and
the merryandrews an intermission for re-
freshment till another year."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

TAY FORKS, &c.-Two, Three, and Four
III Prong Hay and Manure Forks, Of supe.
nor quality; Grass and Grain Scythes; Scythe
Stones and Rifles. with an assortment of Shovels
and Spades OF every quality, Tor sale low whole
sale or retail, by BARLEY TRIPLETr,
my 10 4I1 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

" lNES.-Champagne OF various brands;
w Sherry and Port, OF excellent qlallty, IN
casks aud bottles; CIaret, &c
F. A. MARBURY,
my IL No. 9, King street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-18
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.


IHURsDAY, June 1T-SP M.
Financial Affairs drag their slow length along, and the
prospect by natiering The banks have about
abandon ID al bcre Of finding active employment FOR their
idle funds and manage 70 speculate little In Treasury
notes. They loan willingly upon the most worthless kind
Of fancy railroad stocks but cannot get even Of tina, bus
as much as they want Business paper continues
scarce. The absence OF business prevents supply
Of notes from coming upon the Market and the old
ture the line OF loans becomes reduced The banks have
ony been able 10 keep up their discounts by the pur
chase OF Treasury notes There not enough specula
ton going on In socs 10 give activity money and the
merit sixty Gays are likely 70 be dull and az stupid In
Wall street ADD al the Stock Exchange az ever before
known. The bulk Of the business doing among the sg
mate mercantile classes is merely in articles OF genera
necessity All great staple products move slugeshy
and merely n the proper channels for consumption We
about the close o. the last producing season
and about entering upon a new one, with prospects Of
harvest before eqused Prices for bresisus rule
unusually low for the season. and the crop no near
al hand that cannot look for any improvement The
dculty realized last year in regard 70 os prices does
not exist this year. for the producing classes are now
pretty well used 70 Low ponts, and win not hesitate 70
realize rapidly possible This win have good ero-
upon the general busincss q the co-ntfy add DO much
toward the liquidation II ndvidrsl Indebtedness Lnob
er crop, at fsr prizes win do much towards ox1
eating the agricultural classes from Ell their Old pssunia-
~ difficulties and e. hey got once more ont o
Debt the general business OF ue country ~i rrply ina
prove. Tbs . ne griEc poni 70 fsoF IL vsv. ncIe
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-18
MISCELLANEOUS.

CwAr 4 90 y LOTTERY COMMITS TONER'S ENDORSED
- By the Naycr Postm sster Of Augusta and
United States Senator Of George
IRON TIE crR1rrIcLrss sAror
AND oTurns AUGUSTA.
lucrsrl. RIcp~orp COUNTY, GEORGIA.
This certify that have superinended the winfu
Of the tparia academy Lottery esmuel Swen A 60 mspa
aere af Augusta 0eorris, from the
drawings and stnl continue 10 superptend the
drawing solely ard exclusively under our control
The public that the managers are men booor,
reepec;abiay and fair dealing everything oonnected
with tho erre business carried with scrup~
o,s and Integrity.
rr RRst n GV .. sssxsprR, ,oommiss'cner-.
AucusA, Ca, June Z, lSda
Augusta, "a, Jupe 7, 1efs
FROM long personal aequs'nspce rih Leon r. ru9e- and
Frederic Barber tke pleasure in ceri ft
they are men Of the highest Integrity and prohilg Ard ha
and worthy cizpps Hon. y CDNLhY
Mayor OF the cry Of hrrrsie
JANkr n. EN1THe, tsg
Poetmasicr Of iff ri.v II Augueia
lion. JOHN a. KING
Formerly United states eeaatdr.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-18
Political Intelitgence

Know KormNo PlEr USpKR NEW NAMr.--Durins
tbe last week convention Of the citizens OF Della
Whc 0ppovod 10 the national administration was
held stDoser About tpo thousand persons are said 70
have bean prese.t which IL great crowd for The little
Diamond slate" The convention was very ENTHUSIASTIC.
"peoples party organized upon the basis Of popa
lar sovereignty aud protection 70 American industry.
PEHWSSnn CBBDlus.-The MISSISSIPPI Demora
comes cut with memoir Of Hon. Aaron " Brown, Post
rhatss General and urges bis nomination for the next
PRESIDENCY.
~ Tsuidns C-drioR has article in favor OF Hon.
&beri @ Brown Urltcd yates Senator FROM xssasppi,
ssr tie same ofncs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-18
Superior Court.
49, H. 49, vnHa

ACTION AGAINST A RAILWAY CovpANY.
June 1b-L7cts n. Grim ~ he Moo Fork and Hry-
I'm Railroad This action damages for piury
the plaintiff who IL a dock builder He was trav
lrg In the dcfendaDk' on the 18th January 1854
When ~ White Plains the going NJ the rats u
my miles an hour, when they suddenly stopped, by
which the smoking car, In which plaintiff sitting be.
came detached and was actually precipated
bankmept OF twenty feet deep 81 the ether side the
fell on the end and actually rolled three times before
came 10 stand still Of the rails burst through the
bottom OF the tearing away the seats aod pslipe
plaintiff in the ruins his left leg very much lacerated
and esh wound WAS inflicted bis head which had "a
be stitched up he has not been the man since and
has been obliged 70 give up his business he beng aerp
pie 10 tte present day
Verdict for plaintiff 81 300
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-18

Four THOUSAND ErsHr HUNDRED DOLLARS
sroiJS-Mr. Pratt, director Of the Bank OF
New England, at East Haddam, leN q package OF the
bills OF that bank amounting 10 500, with the clerk OF
the American Hotel yesterday, for safe keeping over
night The clerk informed that the pack age con
tanned valuable papers, The clerk threw the package
Into tho desk. During the night the desk wN opened
perhaps during the evening when not locked and
the package absracted. The bills had been redeemed In
Boston, and were taken from the Phenix Bank by Mr.
Pratt yesterday afternoon. He 70 return them 10 the
bank at Fast Hs fdam 10 day. They were new bills
Hartford 7irpes .y,r< Is
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-18

can be - reL bona de progress towards better All
active times until the great Of the people
condition 70 enter largely into consumption
AZ TIE 0ock Exchange to-day Vie tendency or prices
W. upward, upon rather limited amount Of business
Ia Crosse land grant bonds advanced per osst Della
ware and Hudson, II Pacific Nail Company, TX; Erie, ";
Hudson River Railroad, " Cleveland and rosedo, " Nil
wauke and Nhs@pp, X. Michigan Southern, preferred,
fell of Y per cont Galena and Chcsgo lower At the
opening but improved before the Close and len of IT
terdsys prices Chicago aud Rock Island appears to be
depressed and the sales short to day unusual
~ large Western railroad generally freely
offered and closed dull
At the second board lower prices ruled in nearly every
stock Sold There quite an active busioess, and
good many time operations. Illinois GENITAL bonds DC
clned per cent; Reading u; Michigan Sou'hern old,
" Galena and Chicago, L. Chiosgo and Rock Island, ii
Delaware and Hudson, n; Hudson River Railroad, u.
The market appears to be gra duay, but steadily setting
down. and the best thing specuators can do TO lot
sink until reaches bottom hard enough to stand upon
few weeks may BRIG important change for the bet
ter but at present 1t will be difficult 70 arrest the down
ward current All principal specustors Of the street
are Sellers and the abundance Of stock on the market
affords fine facilities for operations for fall
The transactions the Clearing House 70 day were as
follows
Total exchanges. o4S wy ~
1otai paanoes'.' A'o" o'S or
The steamships Hermann and Washington, Of the old
Bremen line, sold at au:on today for $47 900
The sale, we understand, was actual.
The Boston Maine Railroad has declared dividend
of three per cent payable July the Pnburg Rsroad
Company has declared semi annual dividend Of three
per cent pas able July to holders Of stock l7th inst
The receipts Of tdewaser BY the canals OF this State,
of -four wheat and barley, for the second week
June, in 1857 and 1858, have sesa - follsws:-
Flour, b6ls What, bash Corn bush. Barley, bU.
1ST..... 23,977 1880 80 Gas 1906
1SbS...... 69,S49 273,7s 162,223 16 $50
Increase 45,672 00,0l7 12s,676 1854
Tho aggregates Of the receipts Of the above articles
far, for the years 1867 and 1858, have bsen:-
Flour, kbls. Wheat, btlsh. Corn, bush. Barley, bs
1sd...... f0,570 626.49l 4362 lO3728
1Sbs..... 3l3,25S 2,315299 66l, s44 29l, a76
Increase. 2s2 6sS 1,7A9s07 577 ,Os2 1s7,74S
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-18

Meansv Uuylsw Wilhams, Prov1seSee
0eaney O1eeoA 0DnA. Nevw-cA anA New Laaoa.
HUOW,
One bark. unknown.
sssnshps xaagaroe OBJ. Liverpool; PhilaaepAa, HAya
m anc Rev ORGANS.
Wind during TIE day egE.