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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10
ImuOrtanf Arrests.

1t will be recolected that on Friday, the
Goth day of March last package CT Nir-
GINA bank notes, amounting to ten thousand
dollars, the property OF Enoch Pratt L Co,
was left at the desk of the Farmers and
Planters Bank by MIR. Royal W. Church,
the clerk of the above firm. until his return
from attending to some other business. 10
his absence, which was but few moments,
the package was stolen. Every effort was
made for the detection of the guilty parties by
the various officers Of the city, extending
their operations to several of the DeighbUring
cities, but without success, and the matter
was finally given up by them. Milton Whit
ney, ESQ.,, Safes Attorney, determined not
to let the matter rest here. lie at once call
ed upon Mr.. Madison LETTERS, who, after
much labor and expense, at last succeeded
in causing the arrest, 10 New York, with the
aid Of Marshal Stevens, Of that city, Of the
notorious Bill Thetford, alias Bill lIoppy,
and Bob Sutton, two celebrated English
thieves. Mr.. LETTERS arrived in this city yes
tsrdoy having in custody the above parties.
MIR. Whitney at once ordered their commit.
ment by the sheriff, who lodged them 10 Jail.
OF the guilt Of these parties we understand
there is no doubt.-BdH. Pat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10
From Warrington.

WASHINGTON, august Some months
ago when the Presidents Of Nicaragua and
Costa RIGA jointly met and AMIGA bly, arrang-
ed the question OF the boundary between the
two countries. they also prepared an address
or appeal, in the names of their respective
governments, and dispatched it to those Of
France and Great Britain, inviting their pro-
lection ard assistance against the United
States. Our government has, in consequence
proceeded to act in such q manner as will
plainly but firmly indicate II all f'reign
powers that the United States vii! not CON.
sent to their interference in Central Ameri-
can affairs nor to any measures which may
have the effect Of ipjuring our interests 10
that quarter, and oostructing the transit
routes to sod from the Pacific. The govern
ment will act in accordance with the Monroe
doctrine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10
California Wines.

A committee of editors Of the Boston Cour-
Ter make the following report on the merits Of
California wine:
"The undersigned, committee appointed
TO consider and report upon bottle o.! spark
ling California wine, have attended to the
duty devolved upon them and beg leave to re-
portas fclows: The wine in question is OF deli
cate straw color, pelucida as crystal, and With
fue bouquet. The undersigned would hest
tate to pror ounce it equal to the finest Cham
pagnes of France, but would say that it was
inferior only to them. 1t resembles some
what the sparkling Hook and sparkling
Mozelle. There seems to be two distinct ele'
ments blended in it, one the saccharine prin-
ciple common to all sweet wines, and the
other the truisy, peculiar flavor OF the Rhen-
sh wines. Perhaps most palates would
think the sacchsrine clement little too
strong. 1t is of a generous body, and as
cendng nimbly into the brain. The under
signed are fully aware of the deep interest
with " hich humanity is " atching the great ex-
pertinent Of wins-growing On the coast of the
Pacific, an experiment which, from the evil
dence before them, they pronounce com pletely
successfully but, being deeply impressed with
the weight of responsibility laid upon them,
they would cay, in conclusion, that the matter
deserves further consideration, and beg leave
to sit again whenever they shall be furnished
with the means of once more laying the sub
ject upon the table"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10
The Police of L on q o n .

The police Of London are 600 strong, and
are believed TO be the most efficient body OF
the kind 70 the world. A letter to the New
York Express says:
They are bold men, perfectly fearless. most
of them Of long tx perience, and ready at sny
moment to grapple with rogue or rufban.
| have seen them handle two or three fellows
who were disposed to resist their authority
10 a way which WAS caution to peace dis
turbers. They are about everywhere. espe-
cialy active 10 preserving order on the Sab
bath, and 10 walking the streets Of London, II
is difficult to be beyond the sight or call OF
policeman. As they are retained ourlog good
behavior, end are not subject to political
change, and do not feel anxious about G feud.
ing pot-house politicians, or hesitate TO re.
fuse to fraternixs with drunken row dies, they
are doobly efficient, aud are ever prompt In
the discharge Of duty. The uniform IL neat,
and every man seems to Average si1 ieet"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10
Romantic Affair.

MIR. Lndahl, the editor ofthe Faederlap,
det, a Sedisbj journal, was recently sentenced
to death for having published an outrageous
libel on the character OF Hcnriette Mend.
elssohn, a prominent Stockholm belle. As.
cending the fatal platform he had already
put his feet on the second flight of steps, when
be felt pressure and in moment bis eyes
and bands were set tree. Henriette Mend.
elssohn stood before him. MIR. Lindahl,"
she said to him, 81 pardon you" Mr.. Lin
dahl, al once falling upon his knees before
her, aud taking the letter which he had con
cealei in his breast, said:
Madame, | accept your padon. My last
thought was to implore it of your magoani-
nifty, and felt sure that You would not re-
fuse it, at least to my grave"
This romantic affair has created the great,
est sensation all over Sweden.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10
The L. 3. Loan.

The bids for the new ten million loan,
opened at III o'clock yesterday, at the Trea
sury Department, were very numerous.
The Star says, for at least S., 900, 600 of the
proposed loan, the bids were at Q premium
of from per cent. upwards-some for small
amounts reaching per cent. For the other
half Of the loan the successful bids range
from to5 per cent.
Some firms bid for several amounts, CON-
prising IN the aggregate very large sums.
The aggregate bids Of Maria, Ksuz Il Co ,
n. Y, for instance, amounted to 81 ,557 600;
Thompson & Bro, n. Y. bid for 81 coo, 900;
Trevall i Colgate, for 81, 1856, 900; Cammsnn
& Co., n. Y, 81 100000. &c.
Messrs. Riggs Il Co., add Sweeny, Ritten.
house, FAINT & Co., of Washington, j. Aug.
Belmont, of New York, were, also, among
the bidders for the heaviest am ounts, but we
did Lot ascertain the aggregate OF their bids.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10
Lion Inthe Path.

Az the diligence which plies between Guel-
ma and Bona, in Africa, was few nights
ago proceeding along the road, near the VII
lage of Pentbievre, the horses all at once
reared up and refused to advance, aud the
driver perceived gigantic lion seated 10 the
middle OF the road! lie ct once inlorned the
passengers and, they all manifested the g'eat-
est Consideration; but at his suggestion they
Lighted chemical matches and burned paper.
The light of the neon was, however, SO
strong that it puraiyzei the glare OF thehAmes
and they produced DO effect on the lion.-
The CONSERVATION of the passengers was on
the Increase, when tho animal relieved them
by slowly walking away
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10
Late from Europe.

ST.. JoHN's, IN. F.) Aug. The U. S
mail steamship Arago, from Havre and
Southampton, 18th ulsimo, passed Cape Race
at S O'Clock on Thursday afternoon.
Baron Rotbschih was sworn in as mem
Der of the House OF Commons and took hl'
seat at the Monday morning sitting, when
be voted for the first time.
The Duke of Malakoff had received an In
vtation from Lord Lyons to 60 in the Royal
Albert, the flagship of the British squadron
to Cherbourg.
There bad been extraordinary discovery
of old coins 10 France.
The Emperor Napoleon had made splen
did present to the Viceroy Of Ireland.
The Australian Mining Company, after
considerable discussion, had resolved to dis
continue mining operations.
There bad been a meeting OF Jews to com
memoration the passage Of the bill admitting
Jev,to Parliament.
Prince Adalbert, of Prussia, has been in
vited to Cherbourg by Napoleon.
Tue Sandman squadron, while on its way
to Cherbourg had received an order to change
its course and cruise on the coast of Gambia
The Christians at Alexandria had been To-
suited and mensced by the Mabommedans
but the aggression was Immediately pun
ished
The trial of the Saerno prisoners was closed
and seven of them bad been condemned to
death, and several to twenty-five years i'm
prisonment in irons.
Mebsmnet Paschs, Minister Of Police OF
Turkey, had been sent to Gambia on a special
mission by his Government, receiving fresh
instructions.
Sir II. l.. Bulwer had arrived at Con
stantinople and presented bis credentials t.
the Sultan as Minister Plenipotentiary and
Envoy Extraordinary from England.
Queen Isabella, Of Spain, and her royal
spouse we're still on their pleasure trip.
The Swiss Federal Assembly had elected
a President aud the people Of Neufchatel had
rejected the now Canton constitution.
LIVERPOOL. July 28.-The sales of cotton
for the past three days foot up 10000 bales
of which 400 were on speculation and l.
GOO for export. The market closed dull Ut
easier but quotably unchanged prices.
The breadstuffs market has been generally
Quiet. The weather had been favorable for
the crops. Messrs. Richardson, Spence &
Co. report -four quiet; Western canal 2ls. a
2ls. l.; Philadelphia and Baltimore 22'.-
Wheat steady; red Western 6s. Is. IA:
white Southern 6s. 81. Is. 81 Corn dull
yellow 33s.; white 32s. Cd. S3s. I'd.
The provision market is generally quiet
beef is dull; pork steady; bacon quiet; lard il
firm, and holders demand an advance; good
is quoted at SIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10
Death Of NXeaIthY Prince,

The Prince Anatole Demidotl, Russian
Minister to Tuscany, we'll known for his im'
mense wealth, for his historical works on
Russia and as the husband OF the Princess
Mathilde Bonnparte, from whom he lived
separated, has just died at Turin. The
Princes wealth vas mostly invested in the
silver and diamond mines OF Russia. lie
owned and worked, some years ago, seventy
1--we thousand serfs. The sum he was Obliged
to pay the Princess Mathilde annually for
her sustensnce was fifty thousand roubles,
about forty thousand dollars. When the
Empire was declared in France, and the
Princess Matbllde took the position Of first
lady Of the Imperial family. she was asked
to renounce this income and to receive one
10 common with the other members Of the
imperial family from the French treasury.
But the Princess refused. because she regard.
ed the silver mines Of her husband as OF more
certain duration than the Empire in France.
II is esid that the Princess continues to live
upon the fcrty thousand dollars furnished
her by the act Of separation from her hus-
band and refuses to take O sou from the
Ertnrh trnasnrY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10
Endemic Disease Virginia.

TERRIBLE FATALIrY.--The Romney Va
Intslligencer Of Saturday says:
Dysentery of a virulent type, is prevail
ing 70 fearful extent 10 Pendleton county
A letter from Franklin. the county seat,
dated the 2Sth ult., says that Mrs. Martha
Mccoy was buried on the previous day, and
also Mrs. Dunkle Isaac Finn died some
two weeks ago, aud since that all his children
four in number. am not able to give the
names of all who have died during the last
month, but there has hardly been day but
there has been from one to four deaths day
for several weeks past. At this time there
are not 80 many cases of the disease IN town.
Mr. Campbell Masters is still poorly and is
not expected to recover; Mrs. Farbarn and
child; j. G. HilPs child; Mr.. Skies children
and some blacks are suffering from the dis
ease. The Doctors are all going constantly,
and there is no telling when it will abate.
Another letter from the same place, dated
the lst inst, says MIR. Campbell Masters
died on Thursday last, about 2. NJ, and
since my previous letter we have had some III
or II Deaths mostly children. MIR. Philip BIZ
BILE 10 very low and not expected to recover.
The disease, | am told, is somewhat on the
decline, at any rate, this is the case about
town."
This painful disease is also prevailing to
an alarming extent, 10 this county, on CABIN
Run and its tributaries. A correspondent
writes that several persons, both old and
young, have already fallen prey to it; and
many others are now conf ed to their beds
on account thereof. And SO stubborn is its
character that it refuses, in almost every
case, to yield to the usual medical remedies.
Truly, this is a sad and distressing state Of
things"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10
Health OF New Orleans,

New ORLEANS, August THE total num-
Der OF deaths from yellow fever that have oc.
Cured in the Charity Hospital between the
3Oth ult and yesterday i6,b inst were "a.
During the same period there " ere IA cases
dischared cured, leaving the number remain
IngsO, several OF which are regarded GONZALES.
cent. The disease is confined almost entirely
to persons who are unaccimsted, the num-
Der Of cases reported in private practice being
very few. The health of the city generally
is still regarded by our best physicians as
most excellent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10

A letter from Bedford Springs Gays
president Buchanan is still here and will
probably remain for some time, as be seems
vastly enjoying his season vacation. Sir
Wm. Gore Ousley is also here with small
rssinue. The Presidents party consists Of
himself, Miss Lane aud Miss Bright, Robert
II. Msgraw, and few others who appear tc
b recognised a. his suite. There are also a
host of Peonsylvsnis politicians here, all Civ
ing the President full assurance that the dem
ocfstio banners will be carried in triumph
through the Keystone State this fall. Ex-GOv'
ernor Porter 10 here and processes himself tc
bs strong 10 his convictions to the same effect
John W. Forney and Marshal Hoover were
here last week but left Immediately after the
approach of President Buchanan was an
pounoed."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10
A revere Thunder Storm.

BosroN. August IA severe thunder
storm was experienced in Essex county
yesterday afternoon. A barn IN Swamp
scott was struck 10y lightning and burned
together With the celebrated mare Lady Suit
folk, valued at - .CU0. A young man al
Davenport named Holders, was also serious
ly Injured BY the lightning, but may recover
4 laborer wa. instantly killed at the same
place by the lightning, while working on the
building. Mr.. Ira Story was also struck and
seriously injured. No further fatalities are
reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10

A correspondent of the Boston Advertiser
proposes that the friends Of Professor Agsssiz
b permitted to testify their admiration for
bis conduct in refusing the fattering offers
Of the French Emperor. by presenting to him
- summer lodge, to be called Agassz, in
some suitable place, where our philosopher
may pass . few quiet months over bis
studies" Mr.. William B. Lang it is said,
wishes to take the initiative in this move
mont, by presenting building lot, with
several acres attached, situated on the pic
turesque leland in Lake Wyoming, in the Vi
cinity of Boston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10
The BIount Affair at savannah.

1t was rumored 90 Saturday that De lie
Were, who was arrested at Savannah, Geo.
at the instance of Col. BIount, bad been dis
charged from custody. 1t appears that Miss
Blount had previously left there for Mobile
The arrest Of the Count" created no little
sensation in that quiet city. The Savannah
pubican, however, says;
ave are authorized by the counsel Of Col
Blount and Capt. Riviere to state that Their
difficulty has been Eonorably and sati-facto
rily adjusted. In our opinion, the Zouavc
Captain, notwithstanding the unfayorable as
pect of affairs in the beginning. has come
out Of the difficulty by no means SECOND
best" lie will return to New York by The
next steamer, and Col. and Mrs. B!ount vii
leave for Mobile, 80 soon az the latter shall
have recovered from a slight indisposition
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10
ALEXANDRIA,:
TUESDAY MORNING. AUGUST 10, 1858

A correspondent of the New York Post
suggests that 90 great an event as the cue
eesJfol laying of the Ocean Telegraph, ought
not to pass without day being set apart IN
which to celebrate. simultaneously on both
sides of the Atlantic, this, the greatest
achievement of the age. Upon the receipt Of
the arst tidings Of the Niagara at Trinity
Bay, rejoicings were commenced in many
cities 10 the Union by firing cannon, ringing
bolls, Examinations, bou6res, and other means
OF expressing satisfaction. ln one OF the
churches Of New York, on Friday last, the
people engagsgeG in prayer-meeting availed
themselves Of tho occasion to add intensity
TO their worship by public inscription Of
praise to God, and prayer that the cord which
now unites two worlds may be blessed as q
new instrument in His hands for the ditfu-
sion Of the Gospel. The right to rejoice at
the full triumph of the telegraphic enterprise
seems complete. Commodore kearney. COM
msndsnt of the navy yard at Brooklyn, has
allowed the display of bunting to be increas-
Cd to thirty-one flags, the number Of the differ
emit nations which are to be brought within
tsleersphic communication with US. In front
of the New York Exchange is displayed a
largo illuminated transparency upon which
10 eonspicuously inscribed: "The triumph of
On Ocean Telegraph: A new bond Of union
With kindred People. Honor to the ener-
~ and perseverance Of Cyrus W. Field
One Of the singulsrities Of the intercourse
will be that intelligence from Europe will
outstrip time, and we shall have 10 New
York ct noon, record of events which occur
in the evening Of the same day at Liverpool
or London!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10

During the winter of 81, q wealthy gentle
man named Edward d. Montgomery, Of
Philadelphia, was enticed into drinking
shop, piled with liquor, AMI robbed Of $500.
lie soon afterwards died from the effects Of
his intoxication at that time. The person
who was supposed to have stolen Mr.. Ms
money was the keeper of the liquor shop
mentioned, one John Woodward. For over
IA year be eluded the pursuit of officers but
has within a day or two been arrested in
Philadelphia, and will be examined on the
double charge of murder and robbery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10
AIM A 81 AC.
n ARINE LIST.
PORT OF ALExANDRIA-AUGusr

ARRIVED.
! Schr. Minerva, Winslow, Fall River, 10 Boz
den Mining Co.
Schr Cornelia A. Cook, Evernham, NoToi
! TO Fowle II Co.
Schr. Embark, Donoho, philadelphia 70
| Shlnn.
Steamer Columbia, Harper, Baltimore
Wheat X Bro.
Schr. Charles Moore, Ingersoll, Brdg'p".
coal by d. A. Lowe.
Schr Black Bird, Weaver, New York cOaH
Fowle X Co.
Schr. John Aumack, Pierce, New YORK 'a
by Borden Mining Co.
Schr. Mott BedelI, PenGeld, New York b. J
J. Mehahey.
Schr. Joseph Francis, Bennet,, New Sh
coal by T. J Mehatiey.
Schr. William Kennedy, Christy Bnga@
coal BY Fowle Il Go.
Schr. A. g. Wildin, German, Boston, Goa y
David A. Lowe.
MEMORANDA.
Brig Mary H., Kelly, from Georgs'o"n ,
C., arrived al Boston, 9Th inst.
Cleared al New York, 9th inst, Schr Di'T-
Beverage, for this port.
Schrs. Monsoon, Stanley; w Hone, SCOT q.
c. NJ. Anderson, Bowker. from this Por. -
Grin Cowl, Smith, from Georgetown u -.
rived at do 9th; Ann d., Newton, and rama
| Martin, Tor do; do. 7th.
Schr. Ann Pickrell, Leverton, for the F"-
| cid al Phil adelpha It'll inst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10

At Pittsburg, on Sunday night last, an
old man named Robert McCurdy married a
young girl; whereupon n crowd Of boys gath
cred around the house and threw brickbats
and stones at it. McCuidy came out aud
told them to 20 away, but they did not,
when he fred horse pistol heavily loaded
with shot at them, woundiug eight of the
boys, several severely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10

Thomas Dunn, the custom house ottlcer
who, in company with Mr.. shetzine, now
deceased, contracted an epidemic disease on
board the bark Elizabeth j., died at bis resi-
dence, Pine street, in Philadelphia. on Sat-
urday. lie was visited by number of medi
cal men, most of whom pronounced the case
to be yellow fever. The deceased kept a
boarding house for sboemakers, with which
his house was we'll filled, several OF them
working in their rooms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10

Mrs. James Price published romance in
the OHIO Farmer, about year ago, in which
the real and unenviable characters were very
plainly intended for James Gay and bis
wife. Shortly after, difficulty occurred 10
consequence between Mr.. Gay and JANIS
Price and son, iu which the son was killed
and the father wounded. Gay has just been
tried 10 the Clarke (Ky.) Circuit Court for
murder, and acquitted. Five lawyers ap-
peared for the prosecution and nine for the
defence. A great crowd attended the trial
and approved OF the verdict.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10

Annexed is an extract from a letter i'cTi
banking house. dated Vickburg August ~
1.-The Mississippi river continues to recets BE-,
and is now within its banks VarIou. r,.Hra
have been made Of the damage TO the cork
crop by the inundation. They vary iron Z.
900 TO 100000 bales Probably 3OOoJy ha
will cover the damage, and the condition OF =
Upland crop promises to make up for ..'.'
portion OF this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10

An attempt to sink an Artesian we'll at
Colsmbus Ohio, has developed a fact in ge-
oiogy which is new to the devotees Of that
science. The we'll has already reached the
depth of l,70S feet, more than 1000 feet Of
n hich are through solid limestone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10

4 LEXANDKIA COUNTY COURT, JvLr
~ 9TH, lS5S-Barntz and BTinton VS.. Gem
neil and others; In Chancery. TEis Cause
came on 10 be heard upon the bill aud EXHIBITS
fled in the cause, ami the bill being taken as
confessed as 10 the defendants upon whom pro
cess has been served, and due order oil publlcd-
ton having been made against the absent de
PENDANTS, the Court doth adjudge, order and
decree that the property in the bill mentioned
be sold by Commissioners, TO be appointed ~
this Court upon the terms OF One.t.lth IN cash,
aud the residue al SIX and twelve months from
the day oil sae--for the bonds OF the purchaser,
and the title to be retained until the payments
are made The said sale 10 be rpade alter not
less than 80 days advertisement IN one OF the
newspapers published III Alexandria. And the
Court doth appoint George w. Brent and samuel
r Beach, Commissioners, 70 make said sale,
vino shall, before they act as such. give bond
with security approved by the Clerk OF this
Court in the penalty OF 5000 conditioned to-
the faithful performance OF their duties. And
tie Court doth refer this cause 10 one OF the
Commissioners OF this Court, TO report 20 the
Court what liens exist against the property IN
the bill mentioned, their amount, and the order
OF their priority, ami tins cause is retained tor
further proceeding.
A Copy Teste: B H. BERRY, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10

As an evidence of the excitement still ex.
listing in regard to the discoveries Of gold in
the extreme Northwest, it may be mentioned
that the steamer Moses Taylor from New
York for AspiDwsl, took out on Thursday
about nine hundred passengers, large por-
ton of them for Fraser River and the gold
diggings. Attempts we're freely made to swim
die passengers in the sale Of tickets by spec.
ulators. The Golden Gate will receive the
passengers on tue Pacific side.