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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

We published on yesterday. the account Of
another fatal railway accidene on the Lafay-
ettc and Indiana road, VIII ich seems to have
been occasioned by the same cause as that to
which the recent terrible catastrophe on the
N. Y. Central railway is attributed. 1t
would appear that as the Cincinnati night
express train bound north, was crossing q
bridge twenty-five miles east of Lafayette, it
gave way, precipitating the whole of the car
riages into the water. The train was only
moving at the rate of twenty FIVE miles al
hour-pot too rapid degree Of speed for it's
character as an express train. The only ex-
plana ton that we have of the ACCIDENTS that
the river was high and had UNDERMINED the
bridge
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

The New York Herald says:--"We learn
from Washington that contracts have been
entered into by the Post Office Department,
the Tehuantepeo Company. and the Pacific
Mail Steamship Company, for the convey
ance of semi,monthly mail to California,
via the Istbmus of Tehuantepec. Under
many points Of view, and especially 10 the
present juncture Of affairs relating to the
1sshmus questions. this is one of the most
important steps that could be taken by the
government"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

The fredericksburg Recorder says, that
the Corporation Court of that town. on Thurs-
day. Ordered the sergeant to notify oil liquor
dealers, who had taken out licenses under
the old Law, that the same were iovaiidated,
and that the acquisitions Of the new enact
ment must be complied with. Up to Friday
afternoon, only two licenses bad been taken
out and these were by the TWO largest liquor
houses in tho city. The liquor dealers have
resolved, we understand, to resist the new
law, and, as body, to refuse license un-
der its provisions. This action will provide
goodly amount of work for the Grand
Jury, as the sale of liquor will not be sus-
pended for the want of license. So far
only FIVE licenses have been issued by the
court to persons willing to take the oath and
comply with the requirements of the law
There are about fifty liquor dealers in the
city, and their combination against the Law
will he obstinate and persistent"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18
GreatDes,ruct,on OF Lager Beer.

Mr.. Felix Costs has cave 10 st. Louie,
Mo-, for the deposit Of the beer made az his
esta blshmeut, in which was stored away
about 5000 barrels OF lager beer. 1t is sit
uated IN the immediate neighb Jrhood of the
House of Refuge. There, 1t seems, an i'm
mense body of water had accumulated from
the recent heavy rains. and the city author-
lies attem pied to find an outlet TOR il. 10
doing this, the whole body Of water was pre-
ciprta:ed into Mr.. CosteS cave. The barrels
Of lager beer commenced fl 'sting about-the
bungs, never driven very firmly 10, were for
ced out, and the contents OF the whole 3,OOO
barrels were lost. The water escaped through
the natural channel, aud Wednesday morn
ing the cave was free from water and beer
The loss is thirty thousand doliars--and 1t is
presumed that Il lawsuit will have to deter.
mine whether the city is not liable for the
upskillfuDess OF its officers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

The steam tug Hercules, OF ten minutes to
IL o'clock, on Friday night last, while lying
at the dock at Sandy Hook, took fire near the
smoke stack, and in Is minutes was in a
perfect blaze. The crew, after considerable
difficulty, succeeded in getting her clear Of
the dock, when she went ashore on the beach
below, and was entirely consumed. Her en-
ripe will be saved, it having been but very
ipbtly damaged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

The Baltimore Sun says. the Susquehanna
river was still risipg at Harrisburg, on Satur.
day, and it is feared q destructive freshet may
have taken place in some of the upper
streams. The Sussuehanna lie higher now,
it 10 said, than it has been yet this sea-
son. The Harrisburg Herald says that Pax
ton creek hes also overlooked It's banks to
An ipiurious extent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

Amongst the prominent specie movements
in New York, last week, were the receipt OF
$l,el5, 1851 10 gold from California. and the
transter Of 81. $50, 900 from the Banks to the
Subtreasury in exchange for Treasury notes.
Tho receipts from custrms are on the increase.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

Mr.. De Bow recently delivered lecture in
Charleston, and one Of the public journals
of that city says that be spoke Of "disuni0n
an the haven of our rest and our ark Of re-
fose." We trust that this will prove mis-
take or On exaggerstion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

The "North and S ,uth." il the title OF Eli
hu Burrits's (tbe learned blacksmith paper,
the fret plumber of which we have received.
I, 10 devoted to compensated emancipa-
ton "a scheme We never expect to see come
20 any thing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

In the Senate, on Saturday, Mr.. Clay,
from the committee on commerce, to whom
v ere referred suudry bills making appro-
priations for the improvement of various
rivers and harbors, reported the bills back,
with the recommendation that they d. not
pses, as the committee thought it inexpe-
dent to make the appropriations prayed for.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18
BOARDING SCHOOL pp,

VALUABLE BOARDING SCHOOL pro
Y PERTY AND PRIVATE RESIDFyCv
FOR SALE-Hsving determined, in con.
quence OF declining health, 10 retire from -.
charge OF the Alexandria Boarding Scboor =.
ter the present term, and remove % my farm
in Montgomery County, MARYLAND | oHsr -,
- sale my BOARDING SCHOOL PROPER
E3 rY, and also, my present REslDENCg
opposite thereto.
The SCHOOL PROPERTY, which Is .i,g,
ted in one OF the most desirable locations in N.
city, consists OF a DWELLING, containing a
rooms, besides two Dining Rooms Kltcbsr
Ironing Room, Laundry, aud Bake Room am
an adjoining building, containing capacjog,
Study Room, Lecture Room, Class Rooms ,.,b
oratory &c, &c. Most OF the rooms have m.
Places or arrangements for stoves, and ~
buildings are supplied with water and gas T..
LOT is about - feet in front aRd extends 81
tirely through the square from Washington 10
Columbus streets, the back portion being pan.
ted with shade trees. There are ample accom-.
modations for sixty boarding Students
The School, for many years, mas been con
stantly full, and for the last twelve years IRON
seventy 10 one hundred persons annually nave
applied for admission, beyond the number v.
were able TO accommodate, giving evidence Tia,
such School is a want OF the place o.,
Students this term, are from ten different States
besides two Territories, the District OF Coun
bia, and Cuba, and already We have been obliged
TO refuse over seventy applicants.
AS an evidence OF the healthlness of the loca
ton, i; may be stated. that the Boarding Schoo
has been IN operation thIrty-iour years, ana %
student has ever died while under our Charge, o.
TO our knowledge, after ne lett the Institution
from disease contracted while there.
Ii is desirable to sell the property all 'oge'.
er, for School, but the residence is well adaV.
ted for large Boarding House, aud the prop--.
" could be divided, should that be preferred
Ii purchased for a School, the Apparatus al!
School Furniture could be taken By the pGTcal
ser or not, az he desired.
My RESIDENCE which is also Offered o-
sale, was built three years ago, 10 ,ar mo"
substantial manner, and with every conyener~
that could be devised for the saving OF toneS''
labor, and the promotion OF the comfort al
health of its occupants Ii having been ny
expectation when building 10 pass IN tasaogss
whatever portion OF life yet remained 10 ne %
pains or expense was spared 10 render II pea
SAINT and comfortable residence.
am willing to dispose OF both pieces Of pro
perty very reasonably and upon very accomme
dating terms. The cash payment need be bur
small, and the others If we'll secured couId ~
tend through ten years, one.tenth each year IT,
interest on the deferred payments 10 te PEI.
semi.annually
Possession given OH the Isl OF Sth mont
(AugusO next.
For further particulars, apply TO ROBEh'
H. MILLER or 10 the subscriber.
BENJAMIN HALLOWELL.
mo I5-eotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

We have reports that eleven American
vessels have been fred into, boarded, and
by the British steamer Sty1. 1t
is suggested, somewhere, as the only excuse,
that the British commander was drunk when
be committed the outrsges referred to. He
must have been lsboring uuder some sort Of
insanity when be alleged that be is acting
under orders from his Government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

The steamship Ariel, from New York, on
Saturday, for Southampton and Bremen. took
out two hundred and eighteen passengers
and $l92,929.8 81 in specie. The steamship
Borussis, Captain Trautman. called same
day for Hamburg, with lao cabin and l9o
steerapo messengers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

VIM. S. Tuckerman was transferred to
the State prison at Weathers6eld, Conn.,, on
Thursday there to spend bis twonty'one
years of sentence, unless ne should be fortu-
pate enough to obtain hereafter pardon for
a rortiop of the time. He is now in his
thirty.eigtb year, and will therefore be on the
verge of sixty when bis term shall have eA-
pirrd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

Colonel Thomas l.. Kane has doubtless
reached Salt Lake ir advance Of the other
Peace Commissioners; Ben Mccullough and
Senator Powell. He is not so fully empowered
to act as the latter, but he knows the Mormons
thoroughly, having always been favorlte
withou. being a believer. He can, at any
rate, feel the pulse Of the malcOntents, and
NAV do some good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

40 imnense copcourse Of people ass m
bled at the Church of DR.. Scott, Newark, ou
Friday, to engage in the funeral services
preparative to his burial. 1t was estimated
that over 100 ministers. Of various deuomi-
nations, were present; only small part Of
the people who came to the house could gain
~dmittapce
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

Dr.. Robert Hare, Emeritus Professor of
Chemistry in the University OF Pennsylvania.
died at Philadelphia. 90 Saturday last, of
pueumouia in the 18th year of his age. DR..
Hare had latterly turned Spirituallss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

Thsckeray and Dickens are rivals, in
one sense, but excellent friends in another.
1t is noble rivalry and a generous friend
ship. A. late public meeting 10 London.
Dickens paid Thsckeray ard his works, the
highest compliments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18
Warren'on Va mn lD--oZm

VERY DESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE.
Y We are aGthofEsi 10 sell. privately, a
FARM of THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY
ACRES, situated about one mile from Green
wch, and within four miles OF the Manassas
Gap Railroad aud within five miles OF the
Orange and Alexandria Rallroad-Iying be.
tween The tw.
All the Improvements on the place are ample
and in good order.
There are l25 acres OF valuable timber on
this farm, which vii! more than pay the price
at which it can be purchased, owing to It's prox.
unity 10 two railroads.
A more particular description is unnecessary,
as those wishing TO purchase will examine tor
themselves. Suffice it 10 say that it Is the
cheapest farm now in market il Virginia. Call
on the undersigned al Wa!reGton, Va.
SHACKELFORD Il SPILMAN.
F.unuier Co Va an 2I-eoflp22
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

General Conference NJ. z. Church south.
The quadrenniaf address of the Bishops
has been read before this body by Bishop An
drew. 1t is an earnest document, settiug
forth the condition and the wants Of the
Church. touching upon various topics of dis
cussion 10 the communion. The missions
among the 1udians, and the slaves of the
South. are specially urged upon the favor of
the Church, as also the California, Chinese,
aud German missions. The Bishops advise
against the introduction of radical changes
in the policy Of the Church, and express
themselves unfavOrably as to the proposed
adoption of a system of lay delegation.
Bishop K.vanaugb presented a communi-
cation FROM 0. Fisher, of the Pacific Confer
ence, respecting the work on the Pacific
coast. The writer represents that the South
ern Methodist Church has large moral and
lioes between the aati-slavery and conserva-
tive parties are as distinctly drawn there as
among us-that thousands of Northern pee
pie there refuse to attend the preaching of
Northern men, and that many Northern pei
pie are ijining the Southern Church, which
is increasing constantly. They ask for er-
enlargement from, the Church South. The
same is the case 10 Oregon, where the lea-
pie are demanding the Gospel without poll
tics.
The only item Of special Importance pub
lished 10 the report Of tie 9th days proceed
ings, lie resolution introduced by the Rev.
G. Jones, as follows:
&c. Jones submitted resolution directo.
~ to the Committee on Revivsls, instructing
them to inquire into the expectancy of in.
serting a new rule in the book prohibiting
dancing aud attendance on the theatre by our
embers-signed also by j. Lusk aud B. NJ.
Drake; which was read and referred to the
Committee Oh Revivals."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18
Stafford Co, ap 2-2aw6m

HOUSE.-The undersIgn
w ed takes great pleasure III informing MS
many friends and acquaintancss both far and
near that he has taken sole charge OF this well
known HOTEL and is now prepared 10 give to
every one who may chose to call, accommoda-
tons OF the very bet kind. He has engaged
as an assistant the services OF Mr.. Hugh J..
Kemper who IS known 10 the community as
gentleman admirably qualified for the position
A most excellent and convenient BAR is attach
ed TO the House, where superior LIQUoRs and
SEGAEs will be kept at all times The Warren
renton House is situated in the centre OF the
town, on main street. and thereby entirely con
venient 10 all Porters will be at the cars morn
ing and evening TO escort passengers up. The
Proprietor hopes that his friends will not forget
him and and feels confident that be can give sat
isfaction to all who may sojourr with nm.
JAMES DESHIELDS.
Agent for +. f. Deshelds.
Warrpn'on Va mn lD--oZm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

The Secretary Of the Treasury gives notice
that he will receive proposals. until the l4'h
of June, for the issue of $4,0Oo,0OO in Trea-
cory notes in exchange for gold, at rate
not exceeding six per cent interest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

The eommencemens at Randolph Macon
College will take place on the 23d OF June
next. Bishop Pierce, Of Ca. will deliver the
.ddrss. before the Literary Society, and Rev
John c. Cranberry, Of Va, that before the
Alnmni
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

The Hempield Railroad seems to be an
unfortunate road. The Wheeling lntelligen-
Ger states that in many places the track is
covered for the length Of thirty, and to a
depth of five and six feet, by land slides, in
consequence of the heavy rains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18
Fauquier Co, Va, ap 22-eotJe22

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE thar the sub.
scribers have obtained from The Orphans
Court OF Washington county, in the District OF
Columbia, letters OF administration on the per
sonal estate OF Lauriston 3 Harden, late OF
Washington county, deceased All persons
having claims against the said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof TO the subscribers, on or be.
lore toe 9th day OF April next; they may 9th.
cruise by Law be excluded from all benefit OF
the said estate.
Given under our hands this 18th day OF
April, 1858. GEORGE D FOWLE,
WILLIAM P. JOHNSTON,
an oo-v3w Administrators
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

1t is stated that Secretary Cass has ad-
dressed Lord Napier the British minister,
upon the subject Of firing into and searching
our vessels in the Cult of Mexico, and it is
understood that his lordship will avail him
self Of the earliest opportunity to make some
rsmonstrsnce to the commander of the Bril-
fish rquadron in that quarter. The news is
as troublesome to Lord Napier as to Secre-
tary Csss. 1t is said that there is reason to
believe that orders have been already issued
to the Home Squadron that will eff,c,ually
stop the outrages complained of. The Pre-
sident will probably. to-day, communicate to
tho Senate his views on this important sub
iaot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

The Albany Statesman says that the pro-
prietors of the Ericsson patent are now con-
s,ructipg canal boat to be propelled by one
of the hot-air engines. The experimental
boat will be ready to make the passage from
ALBANY to Buffalo some time during the
month of Nav
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

Amongst the anniversary meetings in New
York, none have excited more interest than
that of the New York Institution for the
Blind, the twenty second Of which was held
last Wednesday, in the Academy of Music.
There was a large audience, who were high
ly grati6ed with the wonderful performances
of the pupils. There are DOW 1856 pupils in
the institution. The teachers are mostly
blind persons, graduates Of the institution.
The exercises exhibited wonderful results
Examinations were held in history, in geo.
grapby, with raised maps) and reading, in
raised print. Tue New York Institution for
the Deaf AID Dumb held their anniversary
on Thursday. in the Academy of Music, and
attracted a great assem- blage. Three hun
dred ard six deaf mutes occupied seats on
the stage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

The Baltimore American says:-Col. Ar
thur P. Hayne, who has been appointed by
the Governor of South Carolina, U. S. Sena-
tor to fill the vacancy occasioned BY the
death of Senator Evans. has not previously
served in Congress-. lie won considerable
military distinction during the last war with
England, and was brevetted three times dur
ing the war, first for his services at S.ckett's
Harbor, next for his services at the storming
OF Pensacola, and lastly for bis services, dur
ing the night attack Of the 23d December;
and at the battle Of New Orleans. He again
served nnder Gen. Jackson's command in the
secood Florida oanpaigu. lie was afterwards,
on his return to private life, elected men-
b of the South Carolina Legislature, and
was for FIVE years U. S. Agent for Naval
Affairs in the Mediterranean.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

Billy Bowlegs, the renowned Seminole
chief, accompanied by one bundred and SIX
ty.6ve other chiefs and followers, and Col.
Rector, arrived in New Orleans, on the IAN.
A further representation from the war
grounds Of Florida is shortly expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

Q A bill 10 before Congress to authoriz, the
construction Of six sloops-of-war of a small
siss, u b propelled BY stesm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

We have accounts from almost all sections
Of the United States. Of heavy storms, con-
tinued rains, fresbets, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

VERY DESIRABLE FARM ron - n
Y i offer Tor sale, privately ne ne, 40 20
upon which now reside, containing 500 -
This Farm offers great inducements 70 .,
chaser from its locality, being within 3:
MITCHELL, station and 1 of the Rspidao = 7,
thereby brought into immediate conLe.~ =.
railway, with Richmond and Alekandha
beautifully situated in one OF the be'' " an 3
hood. in the State. The imProvsmrnH =.
A. comfortable d WELLlN" u. ."o.e
M rooms, and all other necessary ou,
A mere particular description is Hnh IN
as those wishing TO purchase VII. ,.,' =
for themselves. For further descnpI. ..,,
ply to J. C. GREEN, at CuIptper o. NV
the subscriber at Mitchells Station. ,rcoy
Culpeper County. my 4--eou --.,--..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

Hoo. Edward Everett delivered his GRAFTON
on Friday evening at Norfolk. where he had
q lne reception. -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18
PUBLISHED NAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOWDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
TUESDAY MORNING, MAY IS, 1858.
The N. Y. Herald reters to the telegrapnic

The n. Y. Herald reters to the teiegraphlc
news that the Mormons we're leaving Salt
Lake city for the White River Mountains,
and that Governor Cumming had proceeded to
the city by invitation, as a proof that the
Mormon war is ended without SO much as
the loss of single drop of blood split in
battle, Notwithstanding the terrible threats
of the saints. The Herald says, the Nor
mon leaders-Brigham Young aud bis imme-
diate assistants in the work of treason,
against whom indictments have been found
have fed to the mountains, leaving the
mass of the Mormon men and women to in-
vite the United States officials to enter their
city and establish a new order Of affairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

A VALUABLE CULPEPkR FARM FOR
- SALE will sell on accommodating
terms, and at low price, my Georgetown
Farm. This tract Is about miles from Cul.
pcper Cour, HGu.e, on the Fredericksburg road.
1t contains SO ACRES, OF which upwards OF
200 are IN good TlMBER-All the arabic land
which is not in cultivation is we'll set in grass.
The soil is Of excellent original quality, and is
now IN a good state OF improvement There Is
Ii small DWELLING HOUSE and o-dIna'
.G$4ry Farm Buildings Upon the place. As 1t
is at an announcement distance from the residence
TO waich | have recently moved will sell 1t for
less han II is worth 10 an early applicant,
" Will take in payment OF tue above
Land the bonds OF the Orange and Alexandra
Railroad Company. on
JAS. BARBOUR.
r.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

H1ORE NEW GOODS--The undersigned
M has Just added to his stock, fine assoTt-
-, If French DRILLlNGS. (p!aln and col
orsdI superior Marseilles for VEsTiNGS, and
=. hs.u,;tpI article of Drap D'Ets-, for coats,
W. W. VIM. ARNOLD,
nv 10 Merchant 1dnoI y, e
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

TIE whsas crop 10 the Northern Neck Of
yirs,sis propise' ~ sbuDd'O' yield At this
tins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-18

EoR HoUsEkEEPERs-Ws invite the
attention Of Housekeepers TO large as
sortment OF Enameed Sauce Pans and Enam-
eIed Preserving Kettles an article combining
cheapness with excellence, received direct from
the factory. They, with many other articles
useful in housekeeping, will De sold lou. by
BARLEY Il TRIpLETT,
my Is Az King street.