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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21

MIR. Fields Account OF Layin g the Caoie'
Mr. Field, who has arrived at New YORK
describes the feeling which per7aded all on
board the Niagara whilst the cable was BE-
ing laid as one of the most intense excite
ment. Every man exerted himself to the
utmost to achieve SUCCESS in the work.
Throu ghout the six and half days the most
perfect silence and attention perVaded among
the men, lest single moment OF negligence
should destroy the cable.
o. the first day after the paying out be-
gan il was found that the cable was being
laid out at rate which, in proportion to tho
distance run, would, if continued have defeat
ed the enterprise This was owing to the
fact that the cable on the Niagara had caused
40 much local attraction as to seriously de-
range the compasses, rendering i: apostolic
to steer the ship. Next day the commander
of the Gorgon, being aPprzed OF the fact ran
ahead Of the Niagara, steering 10 the most
direct course for Trinity Bay. This he cen
tinued to do day aud night until they arrived,
never leaving the deck except for few mo-
ments, and varying his position by repeated
observations by the sun, moon, aud stars
To his agency, therefore, the success OF the
achievement ia greatly indebted.
The reason why signals and not words were
sent through the cable as it was being laid is
that Oh the previous attempt the clerks indu!-
ged in irrelevant conversation, which distrac'
ted their attention from duty at time when
the raintest obstruction might be fatal to the
work. The Directors therefore ordered that
signals ONLY should be sent through the ca
BILE from ship to ship.
Both vessels had Greenwich time, and the
electric current played to end fro between
them for ten minutes each way. The signals
showed that on the first day toe speed OF the
Agamemnon slightly exceeded that OF the
Niagara, but on the succeeding days they
went ct the same pace, there never being
more than twenty miles difference between
them. When the cable was landed at both
Gods Mr.. Field applied his tongue to the end
and received the cheering information that
the insulation was pefeet 10 shock that
nearly threw him over. The reason why mes
sapes were not transmitted earlier was from
the fac. that all the apparatus at both ends
was new and untried, and required great
deal of care and skill to adjust.
Mr.. Field states that there is not the slight,
est doubt that the cable is an entire success,
as great or greater than Its most sanguine
friends looked forward to. BY the Persia
be wrote to the Directors to prepare another
cable at once, as il is evident that the pre-
sent one, which will in short time TRANSMIT.
messages US rapidly as an aerial line, will be
entirely inefficient for the business which
will flow to it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21
CumbarIand Itcms,

We take the following items from the Cum
berland Telegraph Of yesterday;
Coal TRADE.--For the week ending Sat-
urday, August IA, 7,34S OIL tons OF coal were
shipped over the Cumberland and Ptnnsyl-
vania Railroad, 4,322l7 over the road of the
Georges Creek Coal sud Iron Company,
1876. l6 over the road of the Cumberland
Coal and Iron Company, and 1862, 10 tons
over the Hampshire Coal and aud Iron Con-
pany's road, making an eggrega'e for the
week from the whole coal region OF II ,2o3. IL.
Total shipments for the year from the entire
region 367 COS tons. During the season
l.O0S canal boats cleared this port, carrying
1861 tons of coal. Of the total amount
$40, 1874 tons went by railroad.
MINERAL BANK PRorERTY.-The bank
ing house Of the Mineral Bank together with
the elegant residence attached, will be offer
I'd for sale on the l4,h day of September,
next. This is one of the most beautiful
properties in Cumberland.
GOVERNMENT Accommodations L..
Patterson, esq, of this city, has been ap-
pointed engipeer-in-chief of the new dam 10
be thrown across the Potomac. at Harper's
Ferry, to supply the armory with water.
Mr.. SAVAGE ROLLING MILLs.--Operations
at the Nit. Savage Rolling Mills have been
suspended for fortnight past, but were re-
sumed again en- yesterday. The driving
wheel shalt required repairing and the sus-
pension of work was to enable them to put
it in order. Henceforward they will he Wig.
orously at work at these mills. the filing OF
a new contract for railroad bars having just
been commenced.
CANAL BoARD.-We are glad to learn that
after the September meeting. the President
and Directors of the Chesapeake and Onio
Canal Company will hold their monthly
meetings in Cumberland, until the compile
ton of dams No. 4 and 5.
DAM No. FIvE.-The orisi nal contract with
Lennon, Clark & Brown, for the construc-
ton of dam No 5, Cd the canal, has been an
pulled, ard new arrangement made with
William Brown, Esq, for It's COMPLETION
He is now the sole contractor. lie expects
to complete the work by the lst OF December
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21
Thrilling scene at Cape May.

A correspondent Of the Philadelphia IN.
quirer describes a thrilling scene at Allan
tic City few days since, owing 10 the peril.
Gus position of Miss T, Of Senator Sill
ielps family, who, with Mr.. Bonneville, from
New Orleans, while bathing. got beyond the
surf The lady SAID she Was sinking, and
Mr.. B., who could not swim, found himself
bel less in his efforts to rescue her. was
spectator of the scene. The gentleman
struggled and sunk, but the young LADY az
peared to he floating easily, and rapidly
went out with the recediog tide. When the
peril Of these bathers was fully appreciated
the shrieks Of females and the cries Of men
added to the general alarm. The case seem
ed hopeless for there was no boat, no
cord, no stick by which it could be deem
ed cafe to approach the suffering parties
Sill some bold hearts went to wrok, and by
great effort succeeded 10 catching Mr.. B.,
who was dragged, apparently lifeIess, upon
the beach. Ecven after this was done the
lady still hoa,ed onward, but by the energy
of Mr.. Clayton was aroused from a state of
syncope, aud made 10 seize plank, by which
che was drawn to the beach. Her preserVa-
ton was miraculous, for, having learned the
rules for h>ating, she threw herself into the
proper position before she became i1sensible,
and thus her body kept upon the surface OF
the wave. Had she cloug to her companion
both must have been drowned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21
From WHshtn gton.

WASHINGTON, August l9.-OfHcial inte!ll
eence has been received that the SUPPLIES OF
mules aud horses 80 much needed in Oregon
and Washington Territories have been dis
patched ththcr from the Utah cxpedItlGn.-'
Considering that the troops were srattere!
over so wide On e1tcn. OF country, the rapid
concentration Of about 1000 troops ut Wal
la-Wala, within one month, has elected both
the establishment and admiration Of the Sec
rotary of War and those here associated with
bin in the conduct Of military affairs. With
the addition Of the sixth regiment Of Infantry
now on the way to the Pacific, it is supposed
the force will be sufficient for present purpo-
ses
The troops already in Washington Terrific
~ we're probably ready to march on he lst
Of August against the lrdian. Who attacked
and defeated Col SteptOe. The extent OF
the detection is not known, but so satlsiacto-
ry are the present military operations that It
is confidently anticipated at the War Depart
ment that the campaign will DO an exceeding
IL short one, and far less expensive than any
former similar movement against hostile IT,
dians.
The Treasury Department has been in
formed that the recnipts NJ New York lat
week we're nearly SS,500,000, all of which,
excepting 100000 from customs, was Tor the
principal and premium on the late ten mil
lion loan.
The representations of the Peace commits
sioDers will cause no change in the policy Of
the administration toward; Utah.
Secretary Cass coatcmpla;es leaving the
city tomorrow, for StOniDgt0n, to be absent
four or five dave.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21
CuIpepor Cour, House.

Ia pursuance of an invitation from the ed.
itor of the Culpeper Observer, we ran up on
Monday to take peep at this town. about
which be is always Boosting 50 much. From
what we saw, We must say that Fairfax tits
proper name exhibits quite thrifty and bust
ness-like appeara Ice, which we were glad to
witness. 1t is the determination OF the citl-
Gems OF Fairfax to have their streets pared,
which will be decided improvement, for 1t
must now be terrible place 10 wet weather.
Other evidences of prosperity meet the eye
And, by the way, we must not forget to men,
ton that, although our stay was short, we
saw q number of handsome young ladies,
shich almost induced US to prolong our visit
W1rrenk0n FlQ1,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21
Ia the Kansas question Settled.

Ii is obvious taat unless the people ot Nam
sss should decline to apply for admission
until their population amounts to 93,VOO,
which is altogether impro bable, we cannot
consider the Kansas question as "settie1. -
o. the contrary, it will again enter the Halls
of Congress, aud revive sectiona! irritation
and agitation in their fi,rcest and most dan
gerous forms. Neither the Republicans nor
the Democrats at the North have any
idea of abiding hy the $4,000 provision
contained 10 the English Bill. The RepuC-
leans to man will clamOr for It's repeal:
aud such will be the course OF the Demo
Gratis, TOO, il We are to attach any import
snce b tie declarations OF the Democratic
nress 10 that section. The Phi!adeIpha
Press, in is last two Issues, axes ground side
by side with the Enquirer, in ia7CT ot repeal
ing the provision alluded to, and declares
that, unless it is repealed, there shaI! be no
peace to the country and no harmony 10 the
Democratic ranks. IL eays-"Ihe practical
question will soon loom up, wethar an Amer
can Congress is willing to keep Kansas out
Of the UuiCn, under fairly ratified ConstI-
tuition, as q punishment OF her people for
preferring freedom to slavery, ard for re-
fusipg to submit to having an odious
form of government imposed upon them. If
on this issue, thr Democracy ignore the tinal-
ity prescribed by the English Bill, and agree
to admit her, the question will probably be
settled; but if they do not, it will continue to
oe fruitful source of sectional sn!mcsity,
AID, of division in the ranks Of tie Deml-
cratic mart. - PicL ULj1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21
The Appraisement Trial At Rock

Tuis case, which, after the personal visit
paid by the jury and counsel to the locality
at the Great Falls of the Potomac invoed in
the controversy commenced on Friday morn.
ing last in the COURTHOUSE at Rockville, was
completed yesterday go far as to give it to
the jury.
Ga Friday morning Mr.. Brewer, Of Rock
vile, opened the case for the Government,
occupying about an hour and half. lie
was followed by Mr. Chiffon Of Washington,
for the claimants, whose speech took about
the same time as bis predecessors. Then
came the evidence, first for the Government
and then for the claimants.
After the hearing and reading Of the testi'
mony, Mr.. John S. Pcndleton, of Virginia,
opened in three hours speech for the claim.
rnts, and was followed by Mr.. E. c. Car
ring;ou, of Washing on, whose argument
consumed part Of two days, having been about
eight hours in delivery. Then came MIR.
Richard j. Bowie, of Montgomery county,
Maryland, for the claimants, in q six hours
argument u the jury, and next Ex.Gos-
ernDr loves on the same side. whose ell
fort, sustained for five and o half hours,
is pronounced as very fne one. Still on
the same side came Mr.. T. f. Scott, of Eau
quicr, Virginia, whose address described as
fully " to its authors high reputation, took
from ak 20 seven hours. On Wednesday, 10
answer to the preceding imposing array of
counsel, Mr.. Ould Of Georgetown, commenc-
ed closing speech of great ability, and
spoke three hours without concluding, the
residue following yesterday morning, when
at noon it was previously agreed the Jury
should take the case.
During the trial the Courthouse was filed
With interested auditors. large proportion
OF wh IN we're ladies. 1t is understood that
the claimants will not object to resign their
rights for q consideration of 5000, 900, whilst
on the side Of the Government. in this matter
represented by Capt. Meigs. the amount Of
damage to the claimants has never been plac-
cd as high as 81 600. The Jury, we are in-
formed, were selected from different parts of
Montgomery county, care being taken to
avoid the vicinity of the Aqueduc: ITSELF
National hteliigcRcer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21
The Grandson ofBened,ct Arnold.

The London correspondent Of the ESapgc!-
list, 10 giving an account of three days re-
vial meeting at the town Of Barnett, say:
Among those perscnt and who spoke was
DR.. Hamilton, the eminent divine OF the
Scotch Presbyterian church in London, and
author of Life in Earnest" Rev. Mr.. Ar
mold, an estimable aud young Episcopal bro
ther, also took an active part, and added
greatly to the interest and spirituality Of
the meetings You will be interested With the
fact, that he is grandson OF Arnold, the
American traitor, and the only male heir who
survives him. lie has sis.er married, aud
they inherit large tract OF land in Cauadd,
from their grandfather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21
Vice Pres,den, breckenridge.

A Kentucky correspondent Of the Herald
makes she following remarks upon Vice Pres
ident Breckinridga, VITO IS now at his home IN
Kentucky THE Vice President, since bis
return home, has been attending to the ardn
Gus duties Of bis profession, save the email
portion of time spcpt in stump-speaklng. lie
and bis partner, James Beck, Scotchman
by birth, get one of the largest and most iu-
crative practices in the State. Beck Is con-
paratively young, self-uade man, and tor
leg Il acumen and learning has but few supe-
rors in the State. The Vice President is
nos as much a leader Of the Democracy as
ever Mr.. Clay was Of the Wing party"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21
l., l.. DIS and ID, DIS.

1t is frequently remarked by cardplayer'
in summing up the result Of the game, that
'H2nors are easy" aud the self-evident truth
Of the assertion, 10 such cases at least, rarely
admits Of dispute. As it may be with cards
50 it appears to be with Universities. "Hor,
ors' there, also, "are easy" and titles are be-
stowed by the heads Of those Institutions, with
much more freedom and liberslity, than judg.
ment and discriminating. IL is no wonder,
therefore. that titles Of dignity have lost a
good deal of their worth and significance
of la;e, from the random manner 10 which
they have been scattered abroad. .--Ban ill.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21
ALEXANDRIA,:
SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 81, 1855.

The Union enumerates the different ele-
msnts of OPPOSITION to the present Admins
tra.ion, and names amongst them, the "Doue-
Lee independents" or those who assume the
position taken by Senator Douglas. Of course,
it includes not only the Douglas independ-
euts" 10 Illinois, but those everywhere through
out the United State.-and this would seem
to briog into the ranks the Richmond Eoqoi-
rer. and Gov. Wise, and all who hold with
Mem-not small nor inconsiderable portion
Of the Democratic party even in the South.
Is this division Of the Democratic party real
ly to DO considered hereafter in opposition to
the Administration? And does the Admin
istration desire that such an Opposition"
should be recognised
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21
Nerd not AppIY.

We find 10 the Gospel (Msinel Banner the
following advertisement:
II su desirous of securing the services OF
two male teachers to teach school the coming
winter. take this method therefore OF max.
log known the fact. II this notice meet the
eye Of any man Il mean physical as well as
mensal) v DO is willing to teach as we'll as Keep
school, should be happy to see him
B.--No person " no wears shdwt. specta-
cles or ,calks With cane. need apply, as subj
cens instruction from that class has already
been had.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21

We learned last evening that Mrs Harri'
son, widow of President Harrison, was not
expected to live, and may have died during
the night She is al the residence of Hoo.
J. Scott Harrison, about twenty miles iron
the city. Mrs. Ii. has been in such an eu-
feedled condition for long time that the fact
that the "old leg cabin" her homestead, was
buroed to the ground, has not been commu-
nicated 70 her, Cincinnati Gazette, dug. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21

The New York Courier and Eoquirer makes
out the most favorable report of the wheat
crop that it can; and closes its remarks by
saying, "that the upward tendency in wheat,
promising good prices, and the present fair
prices, will, We think, make the receipts at
tide water this year nearly equal to those of
last year. The quality Of last years wheat
is such that an attempt to store it longer will
be ruinous. We have reason therefore for
believing that the movement of the crop to
the seaboard will be active for the rest of the
vear"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21
Eonr slaHe men belonging to Joseph c

Four slave men belonging to Joseph G.
Pancake, esq, aud two to Mr.. Michael Mil
Ter. eecaped from the South Branch in Hamp.
shire county Va, on Saturday night last,
taking With them four horses, the property of
Mr.. Pankaks. Parties are in pursuit OF
them. The horses were found in a field near
Cresaptown. Md. They will probable be
caught in Pennsylvania, near the line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21

The Gre at Rochester, New York, On Wed
nssdsy last, destroyed property to the amount
Of $l75,0 900. A ERE in Cincinnati, on Wed
nesday. destroyed seveuty-six cars, worth
$1,000. s.. ..as
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21

John Stephenson. esq, of Charlestown'
Va, has given lot of eighty acres OF land
at the West end of charlestOwD' one halt OF
which is to be used as a Cemetery, and the
other half for the endowment Of Female
Seminary. This gentleman gave the halt
square of 10. upon which the Presbyterian
Church and Parsonage are erected, besides
literally contributing funds for their erection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21

The postofice at Neers,illes, Loudouu coun-
~, 10 discontinued. Office at Kilmarnock,
Lancaster county, is re established, and Wm.
L. Glascook appointed postmaster. Joseph
n. Megeath postmaster at Philomount, Lou
don county, vice j. P. Megeatb, deceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21

William S. Pitcher, esq, Mayor OF the
city of Louisville. Kentucky. died on the l4ta
instant, after several months illness. lie
was native of Virginia, and a resident for
several wears of Shepherds n, 10 Jefferson
county. He had long been leading polltl'
clan 10 Kentucky, first rs Democrat and
last "a sn American.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21

During the recent election in North Care
lima, DR.. j. w. Blow, of Raleigh, called W.
T. Marsh, esq, also Of that city, har'
whereupou a challenge to light duel was
sent BY Mr.. Marsh, and accepted. The Doc
tor, however, refused to fight until after the
election, and finally declined meeting his an
tagonist on any terms, for reasons' be says
personal to himself alone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21

Mr. Field bias sent to the London Direc-
tors Of the Telegraph Company a copy of
his journal during the voyage, and at the
close announces bis resignation as Manager.
q position which it seems, he accepted only
with the view of doing all 10 bis power to
make the enterprise successful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21

The Health officer in New York has made
a Report to show, that because vessel re-
ports on arriving that all hands were veil 10
her port of departure and on the passage,
i, BIZ no means follows that she is free from
infection, and this conclusion has been fire.
oueptly verified by the TACT that steredores,
lightermep, and portions of crews, frequent
" die Of black vomit, after being engaged in
disch arging cargoes from infected vessels,
even in cases where the vessels bring into
port no Sickness and where the virus of the
fever 10 their port of departure has been SO
slight as to be apparently inert.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21

The Jacksonville. Va, Advocate says that
Gov. Wise contemplstes purchasing land. and
removing to Tasewell co. lie is expected to
visit that county sometime during the present
month. We hardly think the Governor will
leave old Accomac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21

1t. W. P. Craigbill. of Jefferson county,
Va. has been placed in charge of the Eosi-
neer Corps at Fort Delaware. q place made
vacant by the death Of Major Sauuders..-
This il . high compliment to one so young
a. Il q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21

We are sure every one will read with plea
sure the account in another column, from the
Wsrrsnton Wbig, of the Improvements and
prospects of Warrenton-one Of the most
beautiful towns in the State. and the citizens
of which deserve all praise for their public
apirit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21

The Cattle disease has appeared in North
Carolina. At Goldsboro', Wilmington, and
Weldon, the people are alarmed. Most of
them refose 10 cat beef or drink milk, and
are positively dubious Of Aesh of all kinds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21

The Warrenton Wing, speaking not BY
authority. however, says. that Demo
cratic candidate will be brought out for this
congressional district, who will contest the
ground with Gov. Smith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21

Miss &. j. Jsssies. Of Baltimore, is the
third Of thrss sisters, who, within three
v..ka and t.o days, hare gone to that
bourne from whence 10 traveller fesofns'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21

The Charlestown Free Press says that rain
10 much wsnted-in that neighborhood, and
that the corn is suffering very much. The
same complaint reaches us from many parts
of our State,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21

The ravases Of the Yellow Fever are stead
ily Increasing in New Orleans. The disease
il nov su epidemic nstives Of this
country a. we'll - foreigners, fall victims.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21

The n. Y. York Tribune says that 1t has
reason to believe that q convention will be
held in that city during the present week. OF
the representatives of the Eric and Central,
and possibly Of the Baltimore aud Ohio and
Pennsylvania Central Roads, to make another
attempt to arrange barmoniously the difficult
ties which have been for some time past ex-
listing between the two first named roads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21

The President oftbe U. S. has no such title
- "His Exosllency." His proper title is
the Office which be flls-"President Of the
United States"-that. and that alone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-21

Mr.. Heory Winter Davis Of Baltimore
Il advertised to speak at meeting, at So
Ian N. T.. On q, the second day Of September.