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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-21
Deep Sea soundInRs.

Until recently the depth Of the ocean and
the character Of its bed have been concealed
from human observation ever since it, waters
were separated from the dry land. For ages
many efforts were made 10 solve these pro-
h!ems, but without success, until Lieut.. John
NJ Brooke, Of the United States Navy, was
fortunate enough to hit upon cOntrlvance
which has etfectualy removed obstacles IN
the way Of their solution, uutll his laventiOn,
deemed insurmOuntaUle. And now that a
pratlcal result Of iDcalcuIabie value TO the
whole world, due mainly to the revelations Of
his lead, is on the eve OF aCcomp iishncut,
THE laying of the Atlantic Telegraph it is
due to him that public attention should be
directed u the agency which bis Invention
has bad in encouraging the projectors Of this
grand scheme to prosecute the work
We learn from Lieut.. Maury that until the
invention of Brookc's lead, it never had been
ascrrtsiuci whether the plummct had ever
reached the bottom. TINS doubt has been
completely removed by Brooke's cJntrgance.
and the depth OF the ocean Bpproxima'Cd
with sufficient accuracy for all practical rur
poses. Nor was it kno"n whether there might
not be currents over the bed Of the ocean %
sufficient strength t. prevent statl mary
position u the te!egraphlc cattle or abfai!ng
agencies there, adequate t. the destruction
Of toe wires. The lead has established the
fact, that the water which covers the bed .!
the ocean is IN a state Of perfect tranquility,
and soft cushion there provided, upOn
which the wires can safely rest, free from ell
danger Ct Disturbances from any source. i
it, then, an iml robable superstition that but
for the discovery of these facts, due entirely
to Brooke's invention, capitalists never would
have invested their capital III an enterprise
involved 10 50 mnch uncertainty and in the
execution of which 80 many unknown
obstacles wero to be encountered Nor can
il be hche,cI th.t the Government either Of
this country or of Eogland, would have lent
their aid u an Undertaking which, bot Tor
the revelations Of the lie ID, would hav; been
Justly stigmatiz:d ~ visionary and unworthy
Of serious c0nsi ieratior.-j mOH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-21
Rappah anneck County.

The following order was made and adOp.
ted BY reclamation in the County Court Of
RAppahanuock, at its last term, all tae Mag
istrates of the County being prescott The
retirement of faithful Cticer Is always 70
be regretted. We trust, also, that be may
he restored to health. We understand be
will be succeeded by Mr.. Peyton, young
gentleman who is emihentiy qualified TO die,
charge the duties of the Office:
In the County Court OF Rappaaannock Coun.
ty, l4th day OF June, ls5o-ordered, That this
tribute to William Menefee, Clerk, whose
term OF office will expire on the Is; day OF July
next, be entered among the minutes OF this day
THAT in him the County loses most compe.
tent and efficient Clerk, and one who mas al
ways discharged the duties OF MS office without
favor or partlality; and that this court deeply re-
gret the loss to them OF his valuable services,
and desire 10 express 10 him the sincere nope
that his voluntary retirement from office may IN
4 short time restore him 10 health aud strength.
-Cmptpv Obsar1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-21
Frederic ksburg IIrms,

The District Court adjourned La; wees
after three days session, il which they dec.
dod seven cases as foICws:--L.wis VS. Thorn
Affirmed. Smith vs.. AndcrsOn-7cver.aI
Chesley VS.. Petnbone-resersed. Lawson
VS.. Brewis--res erSed. Mcpherson VS. rh0m
as reversed--and two others affirmed 49,
John James Chew, esq. was unanimously
reelected on Wednesday, to the Clerkohlp u
the District Court.
On Friday, the Real Estate Of the Ia,,
Stephen J. Blsydes was sold by q. john.
ston, Auctoneer. The Warehouse next TIE
News Office was bought by Captain D a.
Read, for 81 $780, the wooden warehouse I'd!
joining MT. NJ. Ames' residence, by Mr. g.
AIer, for S439; the warehouse below BIayGe,
store, By Hart and Hayes. for 81 $50, and be
double tenement on Maine street, by Tin.
berlske & Company, for 1000. Two houses
were not sold.
The cite and ruins Of the Bridgewa,er
Mills, belonging to Joseph h. Ficklcn, esq ,
and recently destroyed by FIRE, were soIl.
on Saturday last, to Knox & Weliofis for
So ,094, one half to be paid at the cxpirl-
ton of FIVE years, and the residue to remain
as an annuity at the will Of the purchaser.
VIM. A. Stephens, land agent; has sli
about 200 acres OF land, belonging to the
heirs OF Charles Lewis. dec. for $1,000
Charlottesville has changed hsnds, 2
gentleman from New Jersey being the rug
chaser. 1t is to be resold by VIM. 4. Ste
phens, Land Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-21
Loudoun County, Va.

The freshet caused by the heavy rains ,r
last Friday night and Saturday have rrovsi
very destructive throughout the COUNTY
Upon most OF the water courses the mil!.ian,
and fences have been swept away, and tia
corn, wheat and grass upon the bottom. b,ya
been mostly destroyed Mr.. Llogd Nn'o,j
lost sixty sheep on bis farm, near Ngl,rt,,
Ferry, by the sudden rise Of stream ",
have heard of no other losses of stock.
many thousand dollars would be rpgr,.
TO replace the bridges, repair the roads, al
pay TOR the corn and wheat DESTROYED.
FREE NEGR rs From recent decision. 4,
the County Court Of LJud5un it is very o.,
tain but few free negroes, if any, will b. Al.
/ lowed to remain much longer in this CopDry
/ They are strongly suspected OF aiding runaw1o
slaves 10 maklog their escape. The pra1.
dice against that class of our population /,
becoming very decided aud general IT,,
Court seems strongly inclined 70 rriec, on
petitions Of free negroes (not entitled. +,
remain in the County.
Mr.. Henry Swart had his examining trial
before the County Court on Mondy last g.
the murder of Algernon Cross. who u,
killed on the 18th Of May. The Court dec.
ded it was cas-. Of selfdetence, aud rele,s
him. The decision was unanimously approy,
ed BY all who beard the evidence.
We are happy to learn the injury sustain.
ed from the late trGshct upon the work Igr.
upon the LoudOun and Hampshire railroad
in this county, will not exceed 5000, AMI
probably not mere than half that sun.
An Irishman by the name Of Thomas
Murray, was drowned on Tuesday lat Nv
fooIlshly attempting t. swim G,ose.Crce
when the stream was full and the current
strong.
We had the pleasure on Monday last Of
examining, at the slaughter shop Of JOHN
Hammerly, esq, several mutton> and a beef
slaug entered for this maTket-which, Tor qua,.
ity, We doubt if they could be surpassed IN
the County. They were Of foe large ,iz..
and as fat as they could be. They were
raised upon the farm Of JJhu Jauney. esq q
few miles east Of Leesburg.--Lss5Juy Ha.a-
tltgtONiuu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-21
Later from Salt Lake,

ST.. LOUIS, June IA despatch received
from St. Joseph's, on the 18th inst, by United
States express at Bonneville, says that the
Salt Lake mail arrived last night, bringing
dates from Camp Scott to May Goth. The
mail train was seventeen days and half
coming through.
At the last accounts Captain Marcy's train
was on the Cherokee trail, 500 miles from
Fort Bridger. Colonel Hoffman bias reached
tie Big Sandy creek, IS miles from Fort
Bridger.
The Mormons were all leaving the valley,
and going TO a place called Proverst, forty
miles from Salt Lake City, which, it is said,
thew intend fortifving to avoid further mo-
lestation Gen. Johnston was to leave Tor
Salt Lake City as soon as provisions reached
him, independent Of the arrival of Captain
Marcy.
The mail party met the outgoing trains
at the following places: The fret train at
the Three Crossings on the Sweet Water; the
second train at the Better Cottonwood; the
third train at Ash Hollow and the fourth at
Walnut creek. The mail train encountered
the snow storm in the South Pass, | 10 miles
from Camp Scott, and met Col, Anderson's
column at the crossing If the South Platte,
and Col. Mays column at The Big Blue river.
The "peace commissioners" were about ten
miles from Camp Scott.
Additional advices from Salt Lake have
been received Seventy Mormon families
had applied for and received protection at
Camp Scott. Capt Harris, with $50 head
of cattle, had been met Is miles this side
Of the camp. The troops during the pre-
yiuus two weeks bad been living on eight
ounces Of -four and hslfa pound OF beet per
diem
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-21
IcIr Dnnuatches.

READING, Pa, June II Lord Napier, the
British Minister, AMI Count Sartiges, the
French Minister, accompanied by Senators
Seward aud Cameron, arrived last Dight NJ
Lebanon. Afterwards they came on t. Read
ing, where they were joined by Mr.. Cullen,
president of the Reading railroad company,
and Mr.. Kortrignt, the British Consul at
Philadelphia. They proceeded to Porsyiie,
where they vii! visit the coal mines in the
vicinity.
ALEANY, n. Y, June l7.--Archbishop
Hughes attended here teiJre the grand jury
as an applicant for an Indictment ag"In-t
the Albany Statesman for a libel, Contain
ed in certain letters concerning an aiieS d
Catholic secret society which it claims exists
under the title of the "Circie of jesus
After hearing the archbishOp's testimony,
the grand jury refused TO lhdict, on the
ground that II the matter is lbelious against
the archbishop, it should be prosecuted in
New York where be lives, and not at the ex-
pense of Albany county. Tne archbishop
/ then offered 10 bear the expenses Of the pros
/ eoution, bu. the bill was refused by tue
grand jury.
WuEELIyG, June lS.-Thc travel is now
IN broken through from Baltimore II Cinclu-
| natl The Central Olio trains are running
regularly again. Tie express passengers
were safely passed over at the lost bridge this
morning, aud il good time. Among them
were Senators Crittenden and Push, aud
many other members Of Congress.
! The weather is clear aud warm, aud all the
trains are right on this end Of the Baltimore
/ ard OIio road.
! HUNTINGTON, Pa, June l7.-An accident
! occurred to toe express passenger tTala, 20
/ ing West, al I O'clock this moraing, at Ma
( p!et1n station, about 50 miles west Of liarri7-
/ burg, on tie Pennsylvania railroad, by
which two ladies aud a boy we're injured, the
/ former slightly and tho latter more seriously.
/ Que truck only was thrown from the track,
which caused that end OF the car to strike u
/ freight car standing On the siding, occasion-
ing the injury referred 10, but doing no other
damage.
ST. LOUIS, June l5.-Thc river here is
! falling. and the weather Is fac.
! CINCINNATI June lS.--Ine OHIO river is
/ falling here, and the corn lands uIOug the
! Miami river are again free from water
! Corn planting is going On, and barley bar
yestng. The wheat crop Is furnishing.
| WILNINGroN, Del June 1.-The coun.
ellis of this city granted the privilege 10 the
American Telegraph Company to locate their
poles in the streets Of Wilmington, by vote
Of | | to 3.
ST. LOUIS, June lS.-The last accounts
! from Cairo show the reports about the tooI
at that place to have been much exaggera-
ted. The damage is considerably less than
reported.
BosroN, June 1.-THE anniversary Of the
battle Of Bunker I'LL was celebrated TO day,
by military display, in this city, and at
Charleston, and iiremen's parade at Chelsea.
LOUISVILLE, June 1.-The additional
stock IN the Bank OF Louisville SSjO,OGO,
and 800 900 10 the Commercial Bank, were
all taken to-day, and the books closed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-21

NJ. Belly his made contract with the
governments of Costa RIGA aod Nicaragua
for the construction, by party Of French
capitalists. Of an interoceanic canal, via the
EVER San Juan and Lake Nicaragua; TO have
an exclusive privilege for ninety-nine years,
the work to be begun in two years and I'm
ished in six if possible; with grant Of all
public lands for the breadth of one league
along the canal and river; ships If the Canal
Company to pass free Of tolls, but others to
paw ten per cent on merchandise and twelve
dollars per passengers; tae neutrality OF tae
canal to lie guaranteed by France, Great Bri-
tain and the United States, on the basis oil
the Clayton-Bulwer treaty, but the French
government to have the right to keep two
ships-of-war stationed on the canal Or on Lake
Nicaragua, for the entire duration IL the
works. Appended to the contract is deca-
ration. signed by Rivas, Martinez and Mora,
declaring that Central America is threatened
by az invasion Of filibusters, under the 9TH
cial patronage of the United States, aud that
the American Minister in Nicaragua boasts
publicly of peremptorily proposing as an Ill
timatum the ratification of the Cass- risarri
treaty, or en- invasion # fillibusters under
the American flag, and placing the indepen-
dence Of Nicaragua and Costa Rica, under
the guaranty of France, England and Sar-
DINA. An official copy of this document is
published 1t will excite great attention
in this country. 1t is argued, thatthe whole
arrangement IS in violation of the Monroe
doctrine, and that this French grant, 81
though on its face the affair of private
Company, will give the Imperial Govern
meus the opportunity Of interfering very tan
gibly in Central American affairs, and can
not fail to complcate still further our rela-
tons with Nicaragua and Costa Rica. The
London Times, however, declares that the
whole affair, is without practical impor-
lance, since its conditions are never likely to
be fulfilled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-21
nIv.n1urous YlrRInian.

Mr.. Fickhn, native Of AIbamarle coun-
ty, has rendered very valuable services TO the
army in Utah. We have frequently seen his
name mentioned in connection with exploits
demanding great courage and endurance
The following from the army correspondence
of the Baltimore Exchange, will be read with
interest:
can arrival of more interest to the army,
which occurred to-day, is that OF MIR. Flick
liu, who was dispatched with party OF men
soon after our arrival here last fall on an ex-
peditiln to the Northwest, among the Flat
heads, Tor the purpose Of procuring horses.
His Journey extended nearly to the frontier
of British America, and has not ben wholly
unsuccessful I; considerable number of ami
mails have been secured for the ensuing cam
naipp. lie has lost bot one Of his own ami
mails, and even that was eaten by himself
and party. lie at length became very much
Strengthened for provisions, and at Que time
laid himself under obligations to Digger
Indian for small quantity Of wheat, which
the Indian had somewhere found among the
Jesuit missions in that region. A pint OF
this served as q ration per day-not tor horse
but for man This Mr.. Fickiin is young
man who has the energy and endurance OF q
bar OF steel. He is a graduate OF the VIZ
GINA Military Institute, and does honor, not
only TO his State and her military institution,
but also to West Point, from which that
institution is legitimate ramifcation. lie
formerly belonged to Magraw's surveying
party, when, with few revolsers hung from
his waist, be used to thread these mountain
valleys alone with as much unconcero as II
they were city streets. % the breaking up
of the surveying party be offered bis services
to the army. and they were gladly accepted.
lie says that the Flat-heads have lost great
many of their horses during the last year
from distemper."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-21
Exnrrs, RoLbeT;t. aud Arrcst.

For come months past, complaints have
been made by merchants and others rccelS-
ing goods III this city, by Adams il Coz tx
press, that articles have been stolen from
packages, or were lost on the way. The
agents had made every cXertl0n 70 discover
tue manner Ct the loss, but without success.
until recently, when they suspected cOlyred
man 10 their employ, named Thomas Thorn
ton Naibln, who wac arrested Yesterday by
officers Parham and klmbail, Uuitgi states
police officers. Tie officers obtained from
bis residence two trunk, ciJscIy packed with
various goods, which we're left III charge Of
tue express agents until last night, VIXEN they
were opened and examined before Justice
Dom. The most valuable part Of the coz
tents consisted OF near three hundrcd dollars
in gold, silver, and paper mo icy; and the re-
mulnder would indicate an Intshtlon on Nal
bins part to enter into the variety and fancy
store business; fne kid gloves, performances,
cutlery, jewcIry, ladies worked c,liArs. era
watts, handkerchief, necknerch!efs, fancy
soaps, aud eau De cJl1gna, all the requisites
Of gentlemaus toilet, were found, and, in
addition, a lot Of very handsome smells, for
mattel ornaments. Malbin was committed
to jail for future hearing which viii take
place probably as soon as the goods have
baen Identified. Hitherto, he has borne an
excellent character, hay!ng been employed
in the service of some Of our wealthcst clti-
zeus.- Wash Star
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-21

We have iull particulars Of the expert
mental trip of the Atlantic Telegraph fleet
The weather was fine, and the experiments
were quite successful. The depth Of the sea
where the experiments were made was $3.50
fathoms, or nearly three miles. The cable
was spliced four tines the vessels being sepa-
rated on one occasion Yearly four miles. The
ships were put e! various speeds, and By the
aid OF the new apparatus the cable withstood
the strain in satisfactory manner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-21

Complaints having been made of the ac-
ton of the Commissioners Of the Sinking
Fund in the purchase of State Bonds, the
Richmond Enquirer replies that "the late
General Assembly passed an act CD the sixth
of April last, occurring the commissioners
after payment Of the interest on the State
debt, to devote that part of the fund Intended
for redemption at their disposal, 'to the pur-
chase, at their market value aid cancellation
of any outstanding bonds or certificates Of
debt not redeemable;" and to invest the por-
ton intended for investment "in the out
standing bonds or certificates of the sail
debt, at their market value" aud to be held
for the benefit Of said fund; and it is but
right to say that the public creditor has no
right to complain, for the bonds which he
purchased, or upon which be made the
loans to the State, bear upon their face the
terms of the contract, which was, that the
bonds were to be paid on given day, aud
thereafter at the pleasure Of the Genera! AS
semblyo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-21

One Of the most remarkable advancements
in the manufacture of iron in recent years has
been the introduction OF galvanized timed
iron for an almost nuumerable variety Of
purposes. This material consists Of iron
plate coated with tin, not by the ordinary
tin-plale process, bat by galvauie deposition.
1t serves as a substitute for plain iron for tin
plate, for zinc, aud for lead under certain
special circumstances. 1t is stronger aud
more durable tor many purposes than lead or
zinc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-21

The last number of the African Reposlto-
~ contains on able and interesting account
of the life, character, and public services OF
tho late Charles Fenton Mercer--one OF the
best and most useful of the public men in
Virginia. He was in Congress for thirty
wears. and it is mentioned to his great honor
that durig that time, be held himself almost
wholly aloof from partizan controversies, d.
recling bis eye singly to the promotion OF the
highest interests of his country and man.
Mind. To introduce his Owl Language, he
was prompted during bis whole public lite
by desire to be useful rather than distin-
guished, and to soothe and allay rather than
excite party spirit; to preserve the dignity of
Congress, by suppressiug disorder among its
mem bers and sustaining the authority OF It's
rules"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-21

The recent death, at the age ofeighty years,
of the venerable Col. Robert Monroe liar
rison. Consul OF the United States at Ming
ston, Jamaica, has already been announced
in our columns. COL Harrison, was a cousin
of our late President Of that name, and was
born 10 Virginia in l76S. He was appointed
to the pavy by Washington, aud the date oil
his commission was the same as that OF Com
modore Rodgers. lie was the friend and as
sociate of Truxtop, and resigned bis commis-
sion during President Je6erson'S sdministFa-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-21

There is Tending and proving" in the
newspapers about the Great Bail Road route
by the Virginia ind Tennessee Rail Road.
Orange and Alexandria, &c. Doubtless, at
first, there may be imperfections, or occasion
al mischances, in the complete organization
of such u route. Bot every thing is working
we'll now. and the passengers are highly
pleased with the line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-21

The Richmond Enquirer is doing good and
noble service, in upholdipg the cause Of the
J1,ion, beth against the assaults Of Northern
fan atics and Southern uItraS. 1t indignantly
rejects the suggestions Of writer in the
Charleston Mercury, looking to dissolution
and recommending the South, in that event, to
seek the protection of the navies OF other
nations The Enquirer says :--"If the
Mercury" does not more carefully supervise
the contributions that appear in its columns,
the charge of Toryism may be again revived.
We entertain too much respect for the people
of South Carolina, TO believe that such trea-
sensible suggestions find any echo in the
breast of the Palmetto people. They are too
proud and powerful to become the slaves Q!
any nation. Cotton" may be their king,
but they canrot be willing. for the enhahce'
ment Of this sovereign, TO become the cub
jects of other nations"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-21
The Rama RINK.

The Legislature Of Virginia passed an act
establishing Bank in the town Of Tappahan-
mock, Essex county, On the l4th OF February,
1853, TO be known az The RappabannUck
Bank, whose issues were to be Occurred by
pledge ot State securities" or, as is more
generally known. providing the independent
or State Sock feature as the basis on which
it was to operate. The capital stock was TO
be not less than 100000 nor more than
100000 An effort was made to establish
the Bank immediately after the charter was
granted, but failed of even the minimum sub
scrlptou Wa learn that Webb & Co., Of
Washington City, b. c., have come forward
amd made subscription OF S250O00, which,
with the expected subscriptions Of the couu-
try adjacent to Tappahanncck, will soon
absorb the maximum amount, aud that
measures will be taken to organize the Bank
IN the course OF very few weeks. Webb &
Co.. are represented as the holders of a
large amour: of Virginia State Stock, and
able to make the whole subscription for the
Bank.-Freaericksturg Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-21

We have received from Messrs. James ho-
twisle & Son, Exchange Block, King street.
q copy of Harper's Magazine, for July, no.
ticed by US on Saturday. Francis Marion
by Lossing; A Journey through the Land OF
the Az.ezs; The Wine-Cup; Caracas; Nelly's
Slipper; The Ladies of the Sacred Heart;
Modern Samaritan; Archibald Blossom,
Bachelor; Fruition; Explorations of the A
moor River; Ny Nisi,a,ior; The Virginians,
by Thackarsy, &c. comprise part Of the
intareatinp contents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-21

A letter from Stauuton, says, 81 have at
tended the trial OF Rev. Mr.. Downey. lie
was fairly tried, and most ably defended. l
think the evidence puts his case in much
more favorable light than that in which 1t
was at first presented. The jury could not
agree and have been discharged. lie cannot
be con vcted of murder. Public opinion here,
is changed in regard to the matter, very
much, since the unfortunate affair happened"