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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27
News from Salt Lake city.

We have received the Deseret News Of the
3lst of March, four weeks later than the
previous Utah papers received via California.
Though more than a month had passed away
since Colonel Thomas L. Kane arrived 10
their midst, in the hopes Of making an ar
rangement, there is every evidence IN the
papers before us that the MOrnons have no
intention of suing for peace. There is no con-
firmatou Cf the rumored discussions among
the Mormons, and their dividing under dit
ierent leaders, some for peace and some for
war; but the discourse Of the Apostle Wood
ruff, delivered 10 the Tabernacle, Sunday,
March q, shows clearly that the leaders
have great difficulty 10 getting the people up
to the mark to insure success and victory to
the banners of the Saints.--N !. Herald.
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InvesttRatinR Committee.

The report of the Tariff Investigating mat
ter was considered in Committee on Monday,
and sdopted:-
1t shows that Mr.. John W. Wolcott was
sent to Washington Authorized to pledge any
amount OF money and to use any means, how
ever corrupt, to insure change in the Tariff.
Sooon after the adjournment of the las,
session Of Congress he received from Law.
renee, Stone & Co. $4,000. as follows: The
hrst payment was made March ii, 1857. by
draft OF the b ,stOn house on the New York
house for S25 900; the second payment was
made March Is. by Mr.. Stone, in negotiable
paper, and check on the Metropolitan
Bank Of New York for S20,0IS,S3: the third
payment was made March IA, by Mr.. Stone,
in checks for SO 98l Ii; the fourth payment
was also made in March by Mr.. Slade in
Boston with bank notes for $4,000. This
accounts for the total, $4,000.
Of this sum Sl3,645.79 was commercial
paper, endorsed in blank and negotiable by
delivery. Mr.. Wolcott paid the Hon. George
Ashmun 4 900 for aiding the passage of the
tariff, according to Mr. Ashmun's evidence,
though MIR. Wolcott swears that he paid no
money for such purpose. Thurlow Weed
was paid $1,000 through Ezra Lincoln OF
Boston, aud So III 06 was paid by the New
York bouse to various PERSONS making the
sum Of S87 III 06 which appeared on the
books of Lawrence Stone & Co., charged to
the tariff Of 1857.
OF the eight thousand and odd dollars dis.
bursed by the New York house, Mr.. d. NJ.
Stone, of the Journal of Commerce, received
$500, j. n. Reynolds, President of the
American Councils, who carried the resolu.
ton favorable to the woollen interests, 50, :
0I0; and A. r. Corbin, formerly Clerk OF the
Committee of Claims, 81 coo. The balance
was expended for travelling expenses, pam
phlets, and the like.
IL appears from the testimony Of Mr..
Slade. that Lawrence, Stone & Co, receiv.
ed Sl2 600 or $4,000 more, which was also
dIsbursed; but it is not ascertained how, as
this witness WAS examined in Philadelphia,
and the books and papers were 10 Boston.
The Committee express the strongest CEN
sure on Messrs. Wocott and Corbin, and i'm
peach their testimony seriously. 1t is be-
lieved that MIR. Wolcott appropriated about
$4,000, which was put into the banking
business of Gardiner, WOlcott & Co Mr..
Corbin resigned his clefkship Of the Claims
Committee to avoid expulsion. 1t IS in ev-
idence that Mr.. Matteson Oficiously recon-
meuded MIR. Stone 70 make deposite OF
funds with Horace Greedy, but there is not a
particle Of testimony, directly or indirectly,
duplicating Mr.. Greedy, or in any way couu-
tenancing the unauthorized and unkno wn
use OF his name.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27
virginia Hospitality.

Tie edit or Of the Baltimore Methodist Pro-
testant, Rev. Z. Yates Reese, who was dele
gate to the Methodist Protestant General
Conference. which recently assembled in
Lyncbburg, thus speaks of the hospitality
extended to the Conference by the citizens oil
that place
"Oi the manner in which the Conference
was entertained, there can be but one opin-
ion. All Lynchburg seemed to open its hos
pitality, and the reputation of old Virginia
could rot have been better sustained. For
the time being the citizens became Metho-
dis, Pro,estants; many of them left their
business, and attended the sessions daily
and no pains nor expense was spared to CON
tribute to the convenience and comfort of the
strangers among them. All who shared their
attentions. will, we are sure, long and CRATE
fully remem Der them"
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y val.

GENERAL ORDER 1t is hereby ordered that
in lieu OF the Broad Pendant now worn by
Flag Officers 10 command of squadrons, they
shall wear plain blue flag, Of the dimensions
proportionate to the different class of vessels,
prescribed for the Jack in the Tables Of Al.
lowances approved July 20, 1854.
Flag Officers, whose date OF commission as
Captain is over twenty years, shall wear it
at the fore; all others at the mizzen
ISAAC ToUCEY, Secretary of the Navy.
Navy Department, May Is, 1858.
According to the etiquette of all the
navies OF the world, those who wear their
flags at the fore are called Rear Adnirals,
while those wearing them at the mizzan are
Vice Admirals - Wash Star.
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Cogcnt easoningi

The Hon. j. Clancy Jones is plainly in
sad need OF little elementary training in
rhetoric and the laws Of right reasoning
MIR. Jones, who is Chairman Of the Commit.
tee of Ways and Means devoted bis energies,
day day or two ago, to putting through
the House a little bill, one effect of which
was actually TO raise the Presidents salary
from twenty five thousand to fifty-six thou
sand and odd dollars. Now fifty thousand
dollars ia not one dollar too much for the
United States to pay their Chief Executive
Officer; but Mr.. Sherman of Ohio, rightfully
or wrongfully, it matters not, objected to the
manner in which this doubling Of the salary
was to he accomplished. What was MIR.
Jones's reply. Did be show that the amount
proposed to be paid was not too great? that
at present it could not he constitutionaliy
paid in any other way than by such appro-
priations as those made in the bill before the
House? Did he even rally the opponent Of
the bill upon bis solicitude for u few thou
saud dollars to enable the President of the
United States to live as bis station requires.
without running hOpeessly in debt to butch
err and baker and candlestick maker? Moth
ing of the sort. lie rose in his place, and
with all the dignity appertalning to rep
resentatiye of the great State of Pennsylva.
MIA and the Chairman of the Committee on
WAYS and Means, be announced that Mr..
Sherman's opposition to the bill was because
be bad not been asked to dinner at the White
House! He informed MIR. Sherman that
those who did "get diuners there" he, the
Hon. j. CLANCY Jones, being among them
did no, have them paid for out of the Anpro-
priation Bill; and then be accused MIR. Soer-
man of being "uudigrifed" in opposing this
Courier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27

On Tuesday, in the House of Representa-
tives, considerable discussion took place on
the bill making appropriations for fortificn-
tions. The Committee of Ways and Means
proposed only $35O,00O. Mr.. Whitley, of
Delaware. offered q substitute, embracing
items to the amount OF 81, 93l 900; and upon
this the debate took wide range, as to the
necessity for better defences in case of war,
and the danger Of being thrown into conflict
with powerful nation, but half prepared
Before coming to a vote, the House went in
to Committee Of the Whole for the purpose
of general debate; and various subjecte were
descanted upop, according to the tancies Of
the speakers. The session was continued far
into the night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27
ICONNUSIC,TTp

LSOAhJNlCATED.
The writer lays no claim to an extended
knowledge Of Entomology, but in reply to
the further enquiries Of "BufJn," be would
suggest that the Epbemer2 doubtless appear
in the Spring, for the same reason as the fish
to propagate their kind.
On leaving the water, these insects seek 10
rid themselves Of their skins, aud accordingly
hy at once 20 the sdi1lning fields, where the
trees, plants, and fences offer the necessary
facilities for the performance VI this work.
The habits Of insects differ 50 completely
from those of other animated beings, that
popular belief on the subject, becomes 40
exceedingly unsafe guide. "BufJn" tells Us
that fishermen notice more May. Flies over
those fields on which off.l has been spread
than on the adjoining lands. Admit this, and
il affords no evidence whatever that they
breed there. What, for example, do the "oli
fishermen" know about the common house hV
(muscs domestcaJ? does il breed IN the sugar
bowl or butter dish over which il collects in
such swarms? By no means. Insect, are
very cautions abou! letting Us know where
they deposit their egg; and II may be-, that
Just where you find them 10 the greatest pro.
fusion, is the very last place to g, to study
the habits of their larvae Besides all this.
there are no shad or herring fisheries on our
great Northern lakes, where this identical
species Of Ephemerp abound. What be.
comes Of the theory there
If "Enquirer" will take the trouble to in.
spect bis own rain hogshead occasionally, do.
ring the coming summer, he will find there
the larvae of III insect, the habits of which are
sufficiently analogous to those Of the May-FIy,
to enable him ufon becoming acquainted
with them, perfectly to understand my lot.
mer communication.
Insects are not generated spontaneously 90
They spring from eggs laid by the parent 1y.
Worms never lay eggs,-edting is the great
business of all Larvae. When they have done
feeding and growing, they generally Steep
some an hour, some a month, snd some a
year, at the end of which time they come out
into the perfect or winged state, mate, die
port themselves awhile among the trees aud
f1wers, lay their eggs, and die.
Those interested 10 this subject, will find
at the Gazette Office, a prepared specimen Of
the Larvae Of the May-fIy, from the shore Of
Hunting Creek, also a sketch Of the larST Of
the English May-Fly, referred to in Previ-
Gus article. e :. ii.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27
Presbyterian General Assembly.

ELsrenM Day.-Tbe report Of the commit
tee on the appeal OF Rev. WIN Findley, OF
New Jersey, was taken up and substitute
adopted.
Ga motion of DR.. Mckinney, new presby
terry was erected out of portion OF Virginia
and the Eastern Shore of Maryland, aud the
county Of Kent.
A memorial and overture were approved
relative to making the 4.b Of July next, a day
of general prayer and thanksgiving.
After the transaction Of some minor bust
ness the Assembly adjourned sine die, to
meet next, at Indianapolis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27
Culpeppr Co, my ll-eo5w

OTlCE.--Tbe annual exhibition of tue
" UPPERvLLE USroy CLUB, Tor the improve
meut OF HORSES, Will be held in Upperville'
on the 18th OF June 1855 Premiums are offer.
ed for one, two, and three year Odds for Riding
ST OK, and the same Tor Colts Tor quick draught,
and for heavy drdugat.
Persons entering tor the premiums, must send
Ia their names on or before the 18th OF Jane.
No entries can be made after that day.
Members Will pay their subscriptions to the
Secretary. II. A. HALL, Sec'y. and Treasurer.
CPpervIIIe, Fauquier Co my 25-eotIsla
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27

EsQJ" In pennlng the advertisement a few
days ago, | had no intention except 10 reiuie
the charges made against Mr.. CruppeT, and am
surprised that should nave unlntentiondlly lnya.
ded the sanctuary OF the Inner Temple, Cor Tub
and excited the ire OF the High Priest himself
was under the impression that this immacu-
late Tub had burst It's hoops, or that its bottom
had dropped out but, il seems i still swIms,
however leaky its condition. Whatever may
have been the verdict o. the Wing party ~
1852, in regard 10 Mr. Crnppers qualifications
for the office OF Sheriff, ! am inclined 10 think
that many OF that party have lived long enough
to change their opinion. and regret that they
should have suffered themselves to be- Influenced
By party tTicksters 10 the commission OF 80
great an error in that election
They may turn it and twist it, dye and 'cour
and hammer it as they please, but they can
never obllterate the spots from the political gar
ment OF this veritable TubcandIdate. He was
bound by the creed and discipline of the Amer
can party (reneuncing all others when he loInsd
III 10 support no other man Tor office II there
was a member of his own party in the field
and this was the case in 1854, when Mr. Crup
per ran against Mr.. Sangster independent though
he was OF any party nomination. Nh Sang
ster, the Democratic candidate was elected and
Mr. Monroe proved to be his Deputy. Mr.
Sangster was represented to be a good Knox
Nothing but the event proved that he knew some
thing Comment is unHecessary--It IS 50 lam
that he that runs may read though fool
1t is high time that a stop should be- pat TO
this state OF things, and that the people VINO
are fully competent, should select men 10 81. iar
important Offices in their gilt, who are known 10
be honest, and faithful, and competent and am
satisfied il, on today, they will go to the polls,
and vote according 10 their honest convictions
OF what is their duty TO themselves aud 70 society
without regard to party clique or tub tlcia'lon
they will hereafter have no reason 70 regr~.
what they have done. JUNIlllA
my 26-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27

The bill before the Senate, making prosi-
sion for keeping in repair and preserving GER
tain harbor and river improvements, produces
the usual debate on that subject, in relation
to the constitutional powers Of the govern.
msnt. We observe that in reply to certain
objections, Mr.. Benjamin. on Tuesday, sug-
gested, that it was quite as constitutional and
expedient to make appropriations for the im-
provemeut of our own rivers and harbors as
for the exploration Of foreign rivers. respect
ing which latter no constitutional question
seemed to be raised by auy Senator!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27

The fredericksburg News says:-"Tbe
Circuit Court is still in session at SpotsylVauia
Court House, and will probably adjourn to
Fredericksburg, Wednesday evening. % the
first day j. Limbrick, charged with arson,
WAS acquitted. Joseph Warren, charged
with breaking into Moses Georges vessel, was
sent to Jail for four months. j. +. Walters
for break ing into Armstrong; bouee WAS sent
to the Peuiteptiary for five years. The Court
was expeditions, having tried and convicted
the last two prisoners in two hours and half.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27
Mr.. y.pdsnderbils has determined to r,

Mr.. Vandenderbilt has determined to run
. weekly European liue Of steamships at his
sole expense and risk between New York,
Southampton, Havre and Bremen. He ad-
yertises the regular days of sailing Of his 6ne
stesmers Nv oder it, ""North Star, ""Ariel'
and Northern Light" and is rapidly dris-
ing to completion bis magnificent new
steamer Queen of the Ocean" to take
plaoe 10 the came line
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TeIeRraphic Despntehes.

New ORLEANS, May 24-Inteilgence from
Mexico announces that Zuoaga has issued
an edict. declaring all the ports Of that country
closed to the commerce of other nations
Exchange on London is declining, and y
to 81 is the quotation here. Frcghts have
declined to {. Middling cotton is III TO II!
per ID.
MELVILLE, n. J., May "a Yesterday
afternoon, about four o'clock, fire broke out
about FIVE miles above here, in heavy piece
Of timber, called Plymouth tract. The peo-
pie have turned out, and are trying to stop
it's progress by cutting down and burning
the trees near the road, but with very little
hope Of success. Nothing but heavy rain
from appearances will stop it. The flames
are rapidly spreading in q northeast direc-
ton, and the woods extend forty-6ve miles in
that direction. The FIRE was caused by the
negligence of some charcoal burners IL is
the largest fire we have had near this place
for the last fifteen years.
BosTOS. May 24.-The Southern Aid Sc
ciety held its annual meeting this evening.
+. o. Watts, esq, presiding. The treasur-
er's report for the year ending O.tJber, 1857,
shows receipts of Sll 1893; expenditures So.
l3I. The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That the Southern Aid Society is
entitled to cordial support, because it fosters
a broad and genial zeal for the promulga-
ton of the Gospel" Remarks were made by
Rev. Messrs. Craig, Randall and others, urg-
ing zealousness in maintaining Christian
union, North and South.
ADRIAN, Mich, May 24.--The General
Congregational Association of Michigan,
now in session here, passed resolutions pro-
testing against the recent action Of the Amer
lean Tract Society at New York. Only two
negative votes were cast
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27

The discussion on the new Loan bill is 60
ing on 10 the Senate, and Mr.. Simmons has
taken occasion to offer, by way of amend
ment to it, bis proposition for the prevention
of frauds in the collection Of the revenue. by
the establishment of home valuation on
imported goods. Mr. Tocmbs is opposed to
the Loan bill--a bill which be thinks sis not
demanded by an economical administration
of the Government" MIR. Bell had the floor
on the subject yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27

In the House of Representatives, on Tues
day, after considerable discussion, the con.
tested election case from the Third Congress
sionsl District of Ohio, was concluded; and
Clement L. Vallandighsm was declared en-
titled to the seat held by Lewis d. Campbell;
and. being sworn. took bis seat. The House
voted on and rejected the resolution from a
portion of the committee declaring that Mr..
Campbell is entitled to the seat-yess 81,
nays ll6 The House than adopted, by four
majority. the resolution submitted by Mr.
Lamar, of the committee of elections. that
Mr.. Vsllandigham is entitled to the seat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27

SETARREN GREEN HOTEL. WARREN,
w TON. NA-J4NES " TUTT Pho.
PRlsToR - The subscriber, having taken charge
OF this cOmmodious and wel-known House, in.
viteS the patronage OF the travelling public and
those DESTROYS OF obtaining permanent home
The extent OF the buildings the beauty of the
grounds and (the proprietor tatters hmselO
Inc liberal principles upon whick the establish.
ment is conducted, must secure for the Warren
Green front rank among the first class no.
tells OF the country, and especially commend il TO
the consideration OF families seeking a summer
retreat from the heat and disease of Cities
Situated in the beautiful village of Warrenton,
und surrounded by a lovely lawn, those in pur-
suit OF the healthy air OF the country will here
find il unattended by the confusion and othet
dsagreeabe incidents of a fashionable watering
place.
Tne Corps Of Servants is large and well disci
pIUrd-the bedrooms airy and accessible-the
table bountiuIy supplied by the productions of
the neighborhoOd and the delicacies Of the Alex.
andrla market, from which city it is distant on
" two hours ride in the cars the Wines
have been carefully seecteG-and the whole is
under the constant and careful superintendent
OF the landlord
There is Livery Stable attached, which will
provide the guests OF the house with Hacks,
Bugges, and good Riding Horses
There are now a large number some forty)
rooms vacant, from which early applicants can
select the mot eligible The proprietor refers
to all VINO have solourned with him Tor testimo-
mails OF the character OF his house.
Address j. VI. TUT, Warrenton, Va.
NH y3-eO3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27

BsJ" AS an old Democrat, sRd lover Of
the principles OF the American party ! nave
been aStonished within the last tew days 70
hear men, who call themselves members o! iae
American party, crying out, ! must, through
personal friendship, vote for some OF the opP2'
ing candidates. When some Of these gentle
men were candidates Tor the Offices they no"
hold, and elected by the voters belonging 10 me
American party, they called il "our party but
as they have no axe TO grind at this time irieiu.
ship demands that they should do SO and 80
out with them And when their time CONES
again, hope that men Of all parties val. JoA
and reverse the crank OF the stone and con
vince them that it is impossible TO get an cog.
to cut right, aud left, at will. As to the ucHs,
nominated at the American Convention,
shall now supportit with pleasure a, believe
ii will compare favorlbly with any ONE,
that will be out from h. l. Monroe down ana
nope on election day that we wIII all look 2.
principles ami qualifications, and have 10 %oo..
ing NH 27--ltl SNAlS
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ALEXANDRIA,:

Speaking Of the completion oil the East
Tennessee and Virginia Railroad, the Lynch.
burg Virginian says:-"Something yet re-
mains to be done, however, by US Of Virginia.
We must complete the missing link between
Lynchburg and Chsrlottesville-si1ty miles
only-which will give US almost an airline
road to Washington. Twenty miles OF it, one
third of the distance, will be finished during
the present year. The remainder, under the
energetic management Of Mr. Barbour, the
President Of the company, will soon fol-
low. And then the Southwest will not only
be connected with Norfolk in all the relations
Of commerce, but with Washington in re-
lstion to travel and the mails. This only is
needed to make the system complete"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27

The Nashville Union, the leading Demo
cratic paper Of Tennessee, in an article
headed Gov. WISE" very coolly advises his
E1cellenoy to leave the Democratic party,
and unite With the opposition. 1t seems. in-
deed, for some reason or other, exceedingly
anxious to get rid Of him, and is ready to
make almost any sacrifice, il it con induce
the Governor to leave the Democracy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27

A writer in the Richmond Enquirer calls
upon the reverend clergy to urge the claims of
the Mount Vernon Association, and make
collections in their churches on Sunday the
4th of July next, in aid of the funds of the
association. This is Setting the coulter a
little too deep" We presume the reverend
clergy" will beg to be excused They will
leave all that meter to the laity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27
D,sshsrzed Worksnea.

Instead of disebsrgiug workmen at the
Portsmouth Navy Yard, and reducing toe
wagss of those who remain. good deal more
would DO saved by discharging half che mem,
bers Of Congress, aud reducing she pay Of
ths remaining half Rich. DIS.