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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-19
News from the Cable Fleet.

BosroN, July 1.-THE ship Alice Monroe
from Liverpool, arrived here to day, and re-
ports that she met the Niagara 90 the 9th
of June, in latitude 529 s., longitude 33o l5>.
Tackled ship and was boarded by Cyrus W.
Field, from whom was received the follow
ing:
The squadron experienced very bad wealth
er, requiring sixteen days TO reach their dcs'
tinatlon We have made two unsuccessful
attempts to lay the cable. The second at
tempt was on the 26tn. We had laid out
upwards of forty miles and were going along
finely, when the Communication ceased, and
the Niagara has now returned TO the starting
point and is awaiting the arrival of the Aga
memnon. We shall then splice aud make
another attempt"
The Monroe left tue Niagara in the after
noon of the 9th. The weather since that
time has been toggy and unsettled. The
squadron did not probably reasscmole before
the 2Sth. Mr.. Field was in good spirits and
thought they should succeed.
The weather bad been very stormy and IN
terfered very much with their operations -
One of the vessels was slightly injured. The
Niagara's machinery worked well. All on
bOuri were we'll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-19
CIoc Ks on a New Principle.

A clock, recently introduced in England,
has peculiar compensation glass pendulum,
and a baromesric contrivance, to prevent the
error arising from the changes in the density
of the atmosphere. The metallic compensa-
ton is effected without any friction, by the
ascent and decent of two spring levers, with
three adjustable weights, and which lengthen
or shorten as they rise or fall. The mode Of
compromising is regulated by screw in the
top of the ball, which, in case Of beat, is NOV
ed towards the centre Of motion of the
spring lever, or in the contrary direction in
case Of cold. The glass rod is attached to
the pendulum spring by means of screw
cut on it, and below, glass regulating nut
works into glass screw, cut on the bottom
If the pendulum rod.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-19
Tragedy In Tennessee.

The most revolving murder it has beer
our misfortune TO hear, occurred in the vicini
ty Of Dyersburg lew days since. Two mer
by the name of Vail and Spicer, gentleman
and bis overseer, were inhumanly butcbered
at the house of Vail by a man calliog him
self Melton. They had been engaged in the
wood chopping business, and by appoint
meut, met at Wallis house for settlement
Motion the evening previous, had borrowed
Wallis gun tor the purpose of hunting, and
during the afternoon visited a store at Key
Corner, where be purchased some bucksbo,
and clothing, the latter Of which, it is sup
posed, he deposited in O canoe at the river
ss they were not seen afterward.
Vail and Spicer were awaiting the arrival
Of Melton when be came up, and without any
prorUcation, discharged the coDtents Of one
barrel Of the gun at Spicer, killing him in
stautly. He turned the gun then upon Vail
who was supplcatIug for his life and de-
mandcd bis money. Vail promised to get it
for him, and was IN the act of going after it,
when Melton fred upon him, SCATTERING his
arm. Vail Immediately fed into the adjon.
ing field, whittier he was pursued and over
taken by Melton, who battered his brains
out with the breach Of the gun. The fend
next returned to the house, and demanded
of Mrs. Vail all the money 10 The house, who
was forced to band him Mr.. vs.. pocket-book
from which be took some papers and one
hundred collars 10 money. Melton made bis
escape, and at last accounts had not been ar
rested. - Trenton (7enaeSSee) Journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-19
GnIIcn pIahDecls.

Yesterday as We were coming through the
beautiful farm Of MIR. Nathaniel Burwell,
near wildwood, We halted On the hill north
Of his house uSt to survey the golden pros
pect around us. We thought We had seen
sights Of this kind before, but this excelled
all. Not only the harvest Of Mr.. n. Bur
well himself, but those IN great part OF hls
ucighbors, Messrs. J3lfc and G. Ii. Bur
well, and Mrs Cook, were within view. They
are all of the most luxuriant growth. Being
suugly harvested, the golden stubble and in
Vulnerable shocks were like a floor Of gold
thickly bestudded with gold. There were
perhaps a thousand acres Of this wheat in the
eye. Mr. B. never had richer growth
even corn-land wheat grew in great luxu
rance. Mr.. BIS house presented another
feature of interest. Embowered in trees, il
is of dark, Antique appearance, in excellent
and natural keeping with its Immediate sur
roundng4 Of dark foliage, aud pre,euted
zone OF that violent contrast with nature Of
white or ilashy colors which VIC too often see
--CLyke JJurHat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-19
Hews from the Calf,

The United States steamer Water Witch
brought dispatches from the Commander Of
the Home Squadron to the Secretary Of the
Navy. Boarding of American vessels by
British cruisers had wholly ceased. The
Colorado is in bad condition, being Grip
pied, and is so filthy as to made it probable
that an epidemic would break out on board.
The yellow fever ie prevailing to an alarm
ing extent among the shipping in the harbor
Of Havana, and cases were getting common
at Key West Several deaths have occurred.
The Gulf Squadron, or portion Of it, has
been ordered to rendezvous at Greytown. A
SLAYER landed one thousand negroes not long
oince, near Bahia Honda, and SLAYER (be.
fore reported) has been chased into Key
West, where she was seized. The Flag Lieu
tenant of the Home Squadron, MIR. Magraw,
came in her as bearer Of dispatches. The
Colorado would probably leave for New York
or Boston on the Oath or 25th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-19
Further FROM the Utah Army.

A letter in the St. Louis Democrat, dated
"head. quarters of the sixth column, camp on
Big Blue, July 3D." states that the murderer
of Lieut.. Magruder had been tried and &C.
quilted by the citizens of Marysvile. Sub
sequently Lieu.s. Crittenden and lngraham,
with seventy five men, were sent IN pursuit
of the murderer, but failed to hod hlm.-
The letter adds:
% the Doth Lieutenant Magruder was
buried. The whole of the sixth column
turned out and Toll wed his remains 10 sol
emn funeral procession. DR.. }. K. Smith
offcated as chaplain in the funeral service
The last resting place Of the deceased is on
the point of a considerable eminence, over
looking the surrounding country. to-day
they are erecting large stone mound over
the grave.
This morning there were about sixty per-
n, on the sick report. Nearly every case
was the dysentery, and nearly every patient
was a raw recruit fresh from citizen lite.
A few nights since drunken row occur
red at liquor shanry near by, IN which sew
era teamsters were horribly mutllated-
almost literally cut to pieces. None OF them
however, are quite dead, although IN crlti-
cal condition. The same night am inform
ed, soldier belonging to the fifth column,
which is also encamped over the river, was
shot dead. The night after, a wagon-master
of an OK team shot one Of his drivers through
the head. List night two teamSters of u mule
train we're badly wounded by pistol shots
fired by OK drivers. These deeds of horror
are all attributed to the influence of liquor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-19
The Earthquake Ia Mexico.

In many parts OF the city wide cracks were
made in the earth. In some places it has as,
sumed an irregularity OF several inches on
the sides of these cracks by sinking or eleva
ting. We learn that 10 one private house
one halt of the floor of room has sunk down
several inches below the other half, making a
complete step. The streets in several places
have been broken opea for a long distance,
and some assures which we have seen are
wide enough TO admit persons finger. The
water pipes throughout the city have been
broken in many places. and small springs
have suddenly made their appearance.
TIE losses in the city are estimated OF
$4,000, 600. The number of bodies recover
ed is twenty. Several houses were badly in
jured in Cuyscan. The country seat Of Gen.
Gadsden, late Untei States Minister to Mex
leo, was broken in many places, and the walls
almost entirely thrown down. Other places
also suffered. The earthquake is attributed
to the volcano Of JOrulla.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-19
ShtpwreC ktd japanese.

% the 9th OF June, the ship Caribbean,
arrived at San Francisco, from Hong Kong,
bringing twelve shipwrecked japanese sea
men, no bad been picked up at sea Oh the
2Oth Of las, May, floating upon q disabled
junk, in lat. As deg. 40 N, long. III deg
The fact was mentioned in Saturdays Ga
zette. These people had been driven about,
at the mercy Of winds and waves, Cor five
months. They were treated with great kind
ness by the captain Of the Caribbean, and
conducted themselves With propriety on his
ship. Their arrival at San Francisco has
caused much curiosity. They have BEEN
shown ell the novelties Of this city, and taken
to some of the places OF public amusement
much to their delight and wonder. A me.
mortal to the President has been numerously
signed, asking the Government to send these
shipwrecked sailors, thus accidentally thrown
upon our shore, back to their native land
1t Is thought that the occasion will afford an
excellent opportunity for our Government to
manifest friendly feeling towards the ia
panese.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-19

Much doubt and distrust prevail with re-
gard to the future of the Mormons, notwith-
utautIi pg their present Submission. The re-
bellion Of these people, was, on the part OF
some of them, at least, treason, in urgir
war against the government. Is there to be
o punishment of the ring leaders? Is the
country to be subjected to all the expense it
has incurred, without any other satisfaction,
tba an q TREATY with rebels, which gives them
in demnity for the past and security for the
fu ture? We are not DESTROYS, we are sure,
of unnecessary harshuess or severity. But
We want to see the power of the government
to punish, as we'll as to crush, treason and
rebellion, asserted and maintained. 1t the
di saffected in our territories can at any time
"a ise the standard of revolt-and then, when
they see they are about to be overpOwered,
settle the whole matter by simply lowering
that standard, we may as we'll ut once make
ND our minds, to keep up regular standing ar
mics, in each and every one of them. Some
thing more lie required than treaty with
traitors, STIMULATING that they will cease their
tr eason able proceedings. They will not be
bound by such treaties or agreements. This
is not the safe and sure way to preserve the
public peace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-19
Indians Passengers.

The steamer Columbia, which arrived here
on the 18th from the North, brought iron
Fort Vancouver, w. l., two Indians, one an
old chief known rs Rogue River John," the
other his son. Yesterday morning at 8 o,
clock, while at anchor ON humboldt Bar, the
Indians broke from their keeper, in the steer.
age, got possession of a revolver and heavy
iron bar, put out the lights and commenced
a general assault A fearful scene ensued
There was, Of course, general rush for the
deck. Shrieks and cries Of murder" an
disns," &c, were mixed With oaths AID exc
crations. Everybody Was Immediately a.
reused The officers of the ship armed them.
selves, and after reconnoitering the premises
(tOr by this time the savage5 bad sole pos
session Of the steerage) they made general
attack and soon captured them. The Ind-
ans were considerably injured. One white
received shot wound, and several were
badly cut, but no lives were lost.-.Sda Fran
cisco Bt;liefiu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-19
Present Condition of kansas.

Since the difficulties last winter and spring
at Leavonw orth and Doniphan, everything
has been quiet in that part of the Territory,
and there has been q considerable increase
OF population. In the southern portion of the
Territory, however, there has been coDsIdera-
bic trouble, especially in the counties of
Bourbon ard Linn. The bands of outlaws
under the control of Montgomery ard Baine
have committed great many depredations
and causedt two hundred families to leave Linn
county, and about one hundred to leave
Bourbon county. This naturally checked
emigration and stopped all kinds of business
The persons driven out consist of both pro
slavery men and free ) ate democrats. though
the pro-slayery men were made the first
victims.
Governor Denver Immediately repaired to
that disturbed district for the purpose Of
preventing the continuance OF these ou,rs-
ges. Although he was not able 10 effect
everything that he desired, still he has Sc
cured the enforcement Of the law and the
peace and quiet Of the citizens.
AT the present writing all kinds Of bust
ness are reSlving in these disturbed districts,
and the people celebrated the 4tb Of July in
Il patriotic manner. The trooIs we under
stand, are about 10 be Withdrawn. and
throughout the Territory, movements are taxi
ing place for prosecuting internal improve
ments, building railroads, &c.
ln regard to their action on the English
proposition there is a diversity Of opinion, tut
1t Is generally conceded that, it it is not agreed
to 1t will only be because the people are
afraid they cannot support & State govern
ment. 1t is possible, 10 this view OF the case,
the measure will be voted down. Unioa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-19
Dreadful Accident {.

New YORK, July Ii The dreadful acci-
dent last evening TO the express train on the
Erie Railroad, which leaves Jersey City at 5
o'clock, p NJ, creates much sensation. The
tram had arrived within six miles Of East
Port Jeryis, when the last two cars were
thrown from the track by a broken rail, pre-
cipitating them down al embankment thirty
or forty feet. The passengers il the for
ward cars were thrown into the greatest dis
order by the sudden break, and on gaining
their feet they opened the windows and
doors Of the cars and heard the shouts and
means OF the dying and wounded beneath
them. The greatest confusion prevailed,
some running to and fro, calling on the con.
iuctor to stop the train, while others rang
the bell attached to the engine, 10 rapid sue
cession. The engine soon stopped and the
passengers ran to the spot where the walls
of the dying and wounded were truly heart
rending.
The train was Immediately sent on to
Port Jervis for medical aid, and 10 an hour
four medical men of that place were on the
ground. 10 the mean time the passenger
had been busy at work taking out the dead
and wounded from between the broken frag-
neots and laid them upon the grass.
A passenger who was present says the
scene was beyond description. Children
were crying for their fathers and mothers,
and husbands seeking their wives. Six per-
sons were killed, and one SO badly injured
that be cannot possibly survive; forty-four
Others were iujured-scme severely, others
slightly. The following are the killed -
Harry Wood, WelIsboro', Pa; - Robin
son, residence unknown; Mrs. Adam Ray,
Binghampton; Mrs. Brown, Tioga Valley,
New York; - Lay, son Of Lewis Lay,
New Orleans; also, one person name un-
known. An infant, nine months old, is also
reported killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-19
VIRGINIA WS.

The Richmond correspondent OF the Pc
tersburg Express, says THE visit Of the
New York Seventh Regiment will prove
beneficial to our military organization. A
number of young gentlemen propose to join
the Richmond Greys, and form battalion as
Company B.; the present admirable corps TO
continue as Company A. The National
Guard of Richmond will probably disband."
Good wheat was sold four miles from Bris-
tol, Tennessee, Oh tie Goth Of June, at 81
cents cash per bushe, and it is stated, could
readily be bought at 40 cents per bushel
though the place is connected directly by
railroad with Lynchburg and Richmond.
The Clarke County Journal ssys:-"From
all we can ascertain 10 regard to the wheat
crop, there will be probably half a crop.
Some think there will be fully as much in
this region as there was last year others
maintain that there will be less. Perhaps
there may be an average of ordinary indii-
terent years"
The most active competitor Of Mr.. Letcher,
for the gubernstorial nomination, is believed
to be Hon. Chas j. Faulkner.
Gen. Comonfort, ex-Presiden, Of Mexico,
arrived in Lyncbburg, Va, by toe Tonnes
see train, on Monday night last, and remained
over Tuesday. We see by the last New
York papers that he was in New York.
A sale of Exchange Bank Stock was made
on Monday last, at Norfolk, at SOB per share,
dividend of.
They have an artesiau we'll in Norfolk, Va,
eighty feet deep, the water from which is 81
degrees as ice water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-19
More Preeiou. than Jewell.

A night or two ago, q fair, sweet gir ,
siding on Race, near Fourth street, va: ,
tally awakened from her sIumbers tysr
in her chamber, but not fully aroused. :
lay with closed lips for minute, wlea
sound being repeated, she started up 4
saw by the light of the little jet upou !,
gas.burner, mans form disappear.
through the window. She screamed iu.
unfairly, and her father, armed with &,
volver, was 10 her room 10 u few mOnsy
greatly sgitated and alarmed.
The parent was disposed to think
daughter had been dreaming, when, in b,
ing around. he observed on his daugSg
dressing bureau, where beautiful eusu
ed watch, pair of heavy bracelets,
mond ring and necklace were lying,
of paper, on which was written:
"FAIREsT, DEAREST GIRL: came he,;
rob, but your beauty made nc honest gir
time. saw these jewels, but teuu:
them yours, could not take them. | b.
stolen what | value more--three delics,
kisses from your unconscious lips. Bat
be ofended-they were gentle and inOlcs.
An UNKNOWN LJrR
This story sounds romantic, but We suI
sured upon the best authority that Il
strictly verscious, and we publish ia,
evidence that the age Of gallantry aud ,,t
nent is not at an end--tbat the race Of
naldo Rinaldioo is not extinct.--N. y. H.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-19
How steamboats, Explode.

The following extract from the testimony
before the cOroner's jury, at the inquest held
on the body of John Ladge, one vi the vic.
tins OF the unfortunate steamer Pennsyiva-
MIA, shows to what the loss of that boat may
be attributed:
Isaac Wisler sworn: "Was employed as a
fireman; was at the door at the time Of the
explosion; knew the boiler to leak badly
had to watch it constantly; boiler leaked at
yivet heads, on star board side, for about two
feet; could have made more steam but for
leaky coalition Of boiler. The second engi-
neer was on watch at the time Of the expl0-
sion boat had run race with the steamer
Duke, in which race the Pennsylvania ran
aground. After they had left the Duke, the
engineer told Mr.. ". to fire up, az they wish
ed to keep ahead Of the Diana she must not
pass before we got to Cairo. When | came
on watch there was not much steam, but we
threw on pine kuots aud coal till we got on
good head Of steam, and were running very
fast at the time OF the explosion; the FIRE
was as strong as ever made; could not make
lt strOnperO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-19
Loud GUN County

LoUDoUy AGRICULTURAL FART.
bibition Of the Loud0un Agriculture
ETY. will be held on the Fair Ground.
Leesburg, on Tuesday and Wedae,d,v
18th aud Goth of October next. Tn.
has been changed from September IN -. y
to give the farmers better oppOr,p,i,.
making display Of stock, &c. A, p".,
them will have finished seeding By tina, :,
it is to be hoped that old Loudoun win =
what she can do in an agricultural ", :
having an exhibition SURPRISING sny h..
fore held 10 this place. That this will
We have not the slightest doubt mr.
that each individual will do what be -.
aid in this display.
On Monday night and Tuesday n,,..
last, we were blessed with copi.u. !,
plentiful rain, which Frightened Up the :,
poets Of the corn crop amazingly IIn,.'
if ever, occurs that we have failure Of !,
crops the same year, and We may nov d,
look for an abundant corn crop.
Among those TO who honors were avg
at the UppervilIe Military Institute, v: :
glad to see the name of Charles Faiel.,
Leesburg.
DR.. John ii. kaighn has left a. i.
Office several heads of timothy takea :
bis farm, "Murtreeboro'," adjoining !,
town-the largest head measuring i.s
and half inches. and the stalks IRON
to six feet high-aod the timothy staa,
thick as the hair upon dogs back. \
is the second crop this season, as W. :
informed by the Doctor. If any Que ;
beat Mur!ressboro', We should like 70 b.
from them.
July Court was thinly attended. =.
few were present. The usual amour, d,
ness was transacted. - Lee ,bury Wui,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-19
CIerrymep IN The Ball Room.

A correspondent of the Chicago Press and
Tribune, writing from Atlanta, Logan county,
ILL.,, describes the singular termination OF the
Fourth of july Ball in that tywn:
1t appears that the managers, several days
since, sent special invitations to the ministers
of the various churches 10 town, to attend the
dance, thinking % have good laugh to
themselves over it; but to the surprise Of those
prescott, after the ball had got under full
Roadway, four of the aforesaid ministers made
their appearance in the Hall, and soon were
mingling with the bystanders. The set
being through, the announcement was made
that the ministers having been solicited TO
attend, desired that portion of the time
should be setapart for them, which was acced-
ed TO. Then commenced the religious exercises
oCMe GaA Que preached, another prayed,
aud another struck up good old, religious
hymn, when the dancers, seeing what turn
matters were likely to take, ordered the
musicians to proceed, and began the dance
again, leaving the ministers TO do their own
singing. and make their exit the best way
they could.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-19

Very properly, there are no complaints
made of Col. Steptoe and his command, who
have lately met with so unexpected repuise
in Oregon. The best officers and the braVest
troops are liable to such disasters; nor, in
tho case referred to, do we see any want OF
courage or good conduct. No one could
have anticipated such movement on the
part of the Indians. And when the attack
was made it was met with the determination
which marks the true soldier. The escape
of tho command, with 30 little loss, Is, 10
d eed, remarkable. Col. Steptoe will have
an opportunity Of again meeting his assa'i-
ant t., and, we shall be disappointed, if he
does NOT make them rue the day, when they
at tackled him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-19
TheatrI EIccuiinn.

Isaac l.. Wood was executed at Genesee
Livingston Co., last Friday, for the murder
OF bis brothers widow by poison. "As the
drop fell" says the Rochester Union, 'tht
band played solemn dirge"
We suppose next thing will be the firing o.
a tise de joie, or a national salute of 80 guns
W DO says We are not a progressive people,
". T. Exp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-19

Thos. II. Daniel, esq., of Prince George, is
recon- meudcd as candidate for the Board
of Public Works to fill the vacancy which
will be created next spring by the expiration
of Colonel Boyd's term Of service. MIR. Dan
iel was the nominee Of District Convention
of the Democratic party in 1858, and receiv.
ed a considerable majority of the vote OF the
Eastern counties; but be was defeated in con-
sequence Of the maiorities cast for Col. Boyd
in the Southwestern counties.