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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-31
che.npe.ke and ohio Canal Report.

BY the thirtietb annual report of the Pres
ident and Directors of this company it ap'
pears that the financial affairs of the con-
psny from lst January, 1857, to 3lst March,
1858, when the official term of the present
Board commenced, we're as follows On the
lst January, 1857 there remained in the
treasury, after paying current expenses, an
uncxpended balance of S59.I63 &c. Total
receipts from lst January, 1857, to 3lst OF
March, 1858, from all sources, 1914, ego 10.
Expenditures for same period $780, 4.U5,
leaving deficiency OF $40, 043 %, after abb
sorbing the whole revenues, in addition TO
the uuexpended balance on 1t January,
1857, of $50. 763 &C and the s. 500 borrow
ed during last year.
ln view of the urgent necessities OF the
Board for protecting and completing the
works at Dams Nos. and 5, they have been
compelled to appeal to the coal companies to
extend tie loans procured from them in
1857, and payable from the revenues Of the
present year, to next year, to which, it is
stated, they have readily asseDted.
1t is apprehended that, even though the
trade on the canal should be much greater
than formerly, and if the Board succeeds in
rendering navigation reliable, it will require
two years to place the work and the finances
in as good condition as they were two years
ago.
This aspect OF its affairs does not speak
very favorably of it's late mapagement.-
Cumb. TeleqrQph.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-31
The Harvest Ina North Germany.

The crops 10 Prussia and North Germany
in general are good, particularly in Pome.
rama. Complaiots, however, continue from
Silesia, Saxony, and the Rhine respecting
the damage done by the heat Eastern and
Western Prussia have reason to hope for q
good middling crop. The news from Bohe-
mia and the Kingdom of Sixony is very sat
isfactory, and what has been said of ial-
lure of the crops in Hungary refers, as now
appears, to single districts only.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-31
TsIexraphic Dispatches.

Boston, July 26.--Just Us the steamer
Europa was leaving for Liverpool, intelli-
eence was received that the steamer New
York is ashore on the Null of Cantyre, and
mad become total wreck. She parted on
the l4th inst, at a point twenty feet before
the sfter-bulkhead in the forehold, and very
near the fore-bulkhead in the afterhold. No
thing was visible Of her from the rocks except
the top of her engines.
The Persia's last run occupied exactly
nine days, six hours, and twenty-five min
utes.
BosroS, July 29.-The fremont Temple
congregation, baptist church, by vote of
seventy-si1 to seven, have extended call to
their former pastor, Mr.. ksloch, (of IA
NOUS memory who appeared before them
and announced bis acceptance.
ST.. LOUIS, July 29-Advices from Boons-
vile state that q man named ScrogglDgs, al
legged to be the leader Of band OF horse
thieves and robbers, in the South, has been
sted in that city, and messengers have
been sent TO Fort Scott to procure evidence
against him. Several murders are charged
TO have been committed by Scroggins, both
in Fort Scott county and on the Big Blue.
WASHINGTON, July 29.-The frigate Sa-
bine is being prepared at New York Tor the
flag ship of the Brazil squadron, and the
sloop of war Cyane at Norfolk for the Pacific
squadron. The steamer Fulton, now at Nor
folk, has been ordered to Washington to pre-
pare for the Paraguay expedition, and the
steamer Water Witch has been ordered to
be prepared at Washington for the same OBJ
ject.
WAREHAM, Mass, July 2S.-A!vin Gibbs
was knocked down and dangerously injured,
and robbed of five hundred dollars last even
ing. His life is despared of. The two men
who robbed Gibbs have been arrested in Tann-
ton, aud portion of the money was found in
their boots.
LOUISVILLE, July 2S.-The steamer Falls
City when thirty miles below Memphis, Oh
the upward trip yesterday, broke piston
and drove out her cylinderhead. Five deck
passengers were scalded and two drowned.
TORONTO. July 29.-The Canadian govern
ment was defeated to-day in the Parliament
on the question relative to the seat o.! govern
ment the House annulling the decision of
the homo government, making Ottawa the
capital. The ministry had resigned.
DIXON, ILL.,, July 2S.--lion. j. +. Farms
worth was nominated to-day, by one major
ity, as the republican candidate of the second
Congressional district, for reelection to Con-
gress.
PORTLAND, Me-, July 2S.--Cox and Will
lisms convicted of murder on board the brig
Albion Cooper, have been sentenced to be
hung on the 9th of August.
New YORK, July 29.--Tbe steamer Kan
CARGO sailed hence to-day, with nearly $780,
900 in specie.
BosroN, July 2S.-Tbe Naushon House,
at Woods Hole, was burnt to the ground
yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-31
foa THE ALEXANDRA G,z.--
Home

Oh! if there be on earth a spot
More dear than all the rest.
Which memory loves TO cherish a.
The brightest and the be.'.
Where we from LIES sewers, IN.
May turI with willing feet
Assured OF kind protection ID
This haIlowed retreat;
1t is that spot where love mas fixed
Its own pure dwelling place,
And where affections golden Ins,
From heart TO heart We trace
Though boasting not the sp.endor, o..
Some proud palatlal dome,
We cling with iondness toI,d,
Our own, our cherished home
The storms Of lie may gather In
Their bitter tGriousHess,
And round our pathway scatter
The seeds OF deep distress
And cen our choicest hopes may seem
Like meteor-rays 10 lily,
And in their desolating track
Leave but a starless sky
Yet, here we have solace Lex.
Amid this stern array
That throws a beam OF sunlight Ger
The dark, beclouded way;
Revealing 10 the buTdened heart.
Some hope of joys 10 come,
Whilst from the wreck, there SUI. len.
The sympathies OF nome.
But should foul distru.t IN all
Its hideousness intrude,
Exhibiting the blacklist forms,
OF base ingrdtuude;
The weary one in sadness turns
From such dread expose,
To bear alone, this worst OF lIles
Accumulated woes.
Shocked by the treachery OF those
He loved, alas ! too well,
His heart with anguish bearing VIA.
His lips refuse to tell,
His only consolation is
The irm assurance given.
That blighted hopes are never knoWa
Amid the homes OF Heaven!
Alexandria, July, 1855 RAR0L.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-31

We are continually told, whilst the meas
ures proposed by the leaders of the Demo
cratic party, relative to Slavery and the Ter
ritories, are in progress, that, if this, or the
other, passes, the Slavery agitation will be
settled-and we, as continually see, that none
of these measures, when taken up and car
ried out as party or political schemes, succeed
in eifecting the object. Notwithstanding all
that has transpired, the Richmond Enquirer
now declares that, "the slavery question will
not be allowed to sleep. The peace of the
country and the prospects and hopes OF the
Union, are alike to be jeoparded, to keep
alive the slavery issue, the pabulum upon
which the Black Republican party have sub
sisted Slavery in the Territories is to be
the issue in 1860 lyon it the whole coun-
try is to be convulsed, and, if possible, the
Union endangered"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-31

The Blue Ridge Republican compliments
Mr.. James Barbour, of Culpeper, for his
steady and uniform services to the Democra-
OF and the State; and for his recent course In
declining to enter the melee for the office Of
Governor; and predicts for him future honoFs
at the hands of his party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-31

MIR. Winston, OF Culpeper, late L. S.
Marshal in Kansas, has come on to Wash
ington, to get at the reasons for his unexpect-
ed removal from Office removal said to be
without just cause, and not acceptable to the
people of the territory of any party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-31

South Carolina and Texas have sustained
almost simultaneously the same losses IN the
United States Senate. Judge Butter and
General Rusk both died in the recess last
year-and their respective successors, Judge
Evans and General Henderson. both died
during the following session. Such a remark
able circumstance is worthy OF note.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-31

The U. S. authorities have seized some
$4,000 worth of Cuba box Sugars, just
brought into New York and Boston, in con.
sequence of some irregularities" in the in
vnicns
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-31
a Romance Sauashed.

The Mankato Independent, of the 18th,
says:
Zone Of the Sioux chefs recently returned
from Washington, brought back with him
an addition to his household, in the shape Of
a white wife--a good looking fas bionable
dressed young woman, about twenty years oil
aye. From one OF Cur citizens, who went w
to the agency on the same boat, We learn
that she manifested considerable disappoint
ment at the aspect of affair, on her arrival
The romance Of the thirg was pretty effectua
ly "squashed" by the appearance Of the in.
mates and surroundings of her new home. She
declined all offers Of assistance from the officers
OF the boat, who were anxious to return her to
civilized society, protesting her ability and
intention 10 attend to her own business, and
advising them to do Likewise. They left her
in an eight y ten feet mud hovel, in COM
pany with couple of Dacotah matrons, who
also, we believe, bad claims upon tho afec.
ton of the chief in question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-31
ICoHNCSICATE9

lNOhNtHI'A'''
Having seen q statement Of the titles Of I"
Nobility in IIayti, lately published, 1t o.
NOT be supeihuous to mention that tie o.
tain of vessel recently from II. Dom'!
says it is very generally believed t6'' "
Count de Lemonade, is a native Of Mex"
dris, who formerly fourished 10 t5i' .
"a confectioner; and that the MARCUS
Red Terrier, once belonged N gontIsm'. /.
Fairfax, who vas famous Fox hunter ..
who gave bis servant bis freedom ara 80 r..
him over to his brethren in the West l''t,
The Count de Lemonade is the most grace.
man at Court; and de Red Terrier Il "a :"
feet rusher in more ways than one, rc
LONG WHhkt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-31

Several slaves ran off from Hampshire
County, Va, and Dorchester County, Md,
last week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-31

The Union recommends that the number
of the Judges of the Court of Claims be in
creased. There are wanting other and more
important improvements in the organization
and power of that Court, that the number
of it's judges. And of these, the Union says
LET :ts judgments be final, and the adjudi-
Gated debts of the government be paid as
others pay. In cases involving large amounts,
aud in such as the law officers Of the govern
ment think involve important constitutional
or legal principles. an appeal should be al
lowed to the Supreme Court, whose decision
should be conclusive upon both parties"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-31

The visitors at the White Sulphur Springs,
in Greenbrier, are not as numerous now, as
they were this time last year. But the num-
bsr is increasing gland so are the complaints
o! want of accommodations, Inconvenience,
and bad fare.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-31

FPlSCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL W 80
IL GINA, At Howard, o. THE HEoa.',, %
NILES WEST or ALExASDRrA-keY JOhN J. r.
CURE, RECTOR next session o' .-.'
stItutIon will commence on IIsfrS n.
day Of SEPTEMBER. / ne studies smO'"f'
course OF Ancient and Modern Largitz,,
Natural Sciences, Mathematics, EHz'.sA .''.
Drawing, &c.
TERss.-$25O per session. P@yao.e W,
bly,, eemi.snnually, in advance, ~ 7 =. ..
commencement of the session, al ; IL"
second Wednesday in February. ..,
This charge includes Board, l~'''"
regular course, and Modern Languas'', -
Fuel, Washing, Mending. &c-e'rit .- '.' .
short, except Books, Stationery, ah' W.
and what is furnished 10 the pupil
Music and Drawing are eX'r" c"'Is, .,
Pamphlets, containing Toll accom-. ~
School will be sent 10 those "Io I'f' s.
Applications for entrance, or Of iu'''''
nation, addressed 10 the Rector. RI
Post office, Theological Seminary
County, Virginia.
-REFgRESCES
Ri. Rev. William Meade, u. u.
Ri. Rev. John Johns, ID. ID.
The Clergy of the Diocese ,,-,,,t
The Professors OF the University o.
~ 24-eotSeps
w DOL purchased by , uOoE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-31

The post Office at Kilmarnock, Lancaster
County, Va, has been discontinued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-31

The public exercises at the close OF the
session, at the University Of Virginia, took
place on Thursday. There are some 300
graduates in the various schools-but few,
only received the degree of A. NJ. and A. B.
some ten or twelve. Amongst the gradu.
ates in the Law School are Charles I. Cool
rich, of fredericksburg, and P. Bell Smith,
of Fauquier. G. R. Calvert. Of Shenandoah,
delivered the valedictory address before the
Columb ian Society, which is highly spo-
ken Of.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-31

Three young men, on pleasure excursion,
in sailing boat, near Chicago, were drown
cd, on Wednesday, in consequence Of the
upsesting Of tho boat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-31
The Petersburg Express mentions a visit

The Petersburg Express mentions a visit
paid to Petersburg, by Thos. G. Brough-
ton, esq, editor of the Norfolk Herald. one
of the most estimable gentlemen and best
citizens in the Commonwealth. He, by COM
mon consent, is acknowledged to be the Mes
tor of the Virginia Press. Though over
threescore and ten, Mr. BE eye has lost but
little of it's brightness, his face none of the
healthful glow of youth, and he moves with
firm and active tread. His connection with
the Norfolk Herald commenced in 1919 and
we hope many more years of health, pros
pcrity and happiness may be aibtted him
1t will be recollectcd that the veteran editor
celebrated bis golden wedding few months
since
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-31

C'EYMOUR'S GUANO AND WHEAT
- DRILL am now ready 10 supply Sey-
Inour's celebrated Guano and Wheat Drill
Those who want will please send in their or.
ders early. or may not be able TO supply their
orders DRAYTON &. MEADE,
Agricultural Warehouse, No. IL, Fairfax st.
Jy 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-31

y IkGlNIA At Rules held in the Clerk 5
Office OF the Circuit Court of Alexandria
County, Oh the 4,h day OF January, 1875; Chris
TOPPER Nealc, plaintiff against Lewis S. Prt-
charttJ j. T. Johnson, and James Sutton, defen.
Giants. In Chancery. The object OF this suit is
10 attach IN the hands OF J. B. Johnson and
james Sutton the two home defendants, the sum
OF SGo ST III their hands, as garnIshees or sub.
tenants OF SAID LewisS Prl'chartt, owing to or
becoming due 10 the SAID Lewis :. PrItchartt,
an absent defendant, or so much thereof as may
be- sufficient 10 satisfy the said sum OF 1866
with interest thereon from the 9th day OF De-
cclnbsr 1897, until paid, claimed 10 be due the
CONF ainaut from SAID Prtchartt. The defen-
dant, Lewis =. PTtchartt not having entered his
appearance and given security according 10 the
ac' OF Assembly and the rules OF THIS Court, and
Il appearing by affidavit that he is not resi-
dent OF TINS State,-H rs ordeJsd that the said
defendant appear mere within one month after
tns publication of this order, aud do what is ne
cessary 20 protect his interest in this suit; and
that copy OF this order be forthwith inserted
IN the Alexandria Gazette a newspaper publish.
Ell IN the city OF Alexandra, once a week for
iour successive weeks, and posted az the front
door oil the Court House of this County.
4 copy-Ie,te K. A. SINCLAIR, Clerk.
Christopher NEALE, r.Q ly 3l-w4w
I PPERVILLE FEMALE INSTITUTE
I Rev. GEO. W. HARRIS, PRINCIPAL, aid.
10 by competent assstants--Ine exercises Of
this institution will be resumed on the first
Monday III September, and will close the last
OF June next. The scholastic year is divided
into Two sessions oil five months each, beginning
respectively inst OF September and first OF Feb.
rUdry. The system OF instruction is thorough
and practical. The institution is furnished
with fine Philosophical and Chemical Apps.
ratus-to which additions will be made from
time 10 time-Maps, Globes, Charts &c, &c,
10 illustrate the subjects taught.
San Andreas independent., 1858-12-18
Letters from Our Own Correspondent
From DOuglass' Flat.
DOUGLASS FLAT, Dec. 9th, -

DOUGLASS FLAT, Dec. 9th, '5S.
Mr.. Editor A walk of two miles from Val
lecito brings the traveller to Douglass Flat
Between the two places, there are miners
neat little houses located in the ravines and
on the hill-sides all along the way. The viii
lage is little larger than Lower Calaveritas,
and exhibits little or no Improvement upon
what it was years ago. The surrounding dis
trict however, presents very pleasing aspect.
There are many handsome little residences
within circle of half mile from the village
am told that there are about seventy-five
miners in this place. The rising generation
altogether number about forty-twenty- five
of whom constantly attend school, There are
twenty families, which accounts for the pref
ty cottages, for it is seldom that either the
accommodation or neatness is to be found or
seen in or around the cheerless cage of a
Bachelor.
Among miners, the same complaint is here
made as at other places, of scarcity of water.
There are several excellent mining claims near
Ihio .o"h' NhoeSio. helS ~ burgess, are said
to own the richest claim in this locality. They
remove about twenty feet of the top-dirt be-
fore coming to that which they wash, which
is several feet deep. Towlcs & Co., adjoining
Wells Burgess, have, also an excellent
claim. The Texas Shaft Co.'s is worked by
shaft, which penetrates deep into the flat
Pennsylvania Mining and Shaft Co. about
three months ago, struck the lode on the
range of the mountain leading toward Vale
cito. The above are on the east side of the
Flat On the west side, on the rising slope Of
the hill, is the Ohio Tunnel Co.'s sluicino
claim. This claim has been worked less OF
more since the fall of 81. They strip off to
depth of seventy-fve feet-having again put
their operations in full blast about three weeks
ago.
| regret the inclemency of the weather pre-
vented my noting the varieties of fruit trees in
the fine gardens of Messrs. Hitchcock and
Healy. | could not visit any of the gardens
but am told that Mr.. Hitchcock's orchard
ranks among the finest in the country.
hope to have an opportunity, at some future
day, to spend more time here, and pay more
attention to the fruit-raising facilities of th,
place. 1t is a pursuit that is destined to be
come an important feature in the pursuits 0
our interior population. TIMoN.
San Andreas independent., 1858-12-18
FROM JENNY LIND.

Correspondence of the Independent.
DECEMBER 14th, 1858.
Mr.. Editor On the morning of the lth
inst, we were visited by one of the severest
storms that has occurred in this part of the
country The night of the 10th closed in,
dark and gloomy, with every indication of a
storm. About o'clock, A. NJ, a gale sprang
up, accompanied by rain, ard ragged with the
greatest fury until after daylight. During this
time the new suspension fume, which was al
most completed, was nearly totally destroyed
Five of the towers, together with all the flu
ming, were Frustrated. The other three tow
erS were more or less injured-losing from
one to three sections each. This is severe
loss; and if not replaced, will be a serious
and lasting injury to this camp. All of what
is called the Lower Diggngs, together with
many other claims on that side of the river
will have to be abandoned, as they drew their
water from this source. No attempt will be
made to reconstruct the flume at present, the
season being too far advanced But most
earnestly do we hope to see another one in its
place; and knowing the energy and perseve-
rance Of the proprietors, we still trust that,
although the flume has gone down, another
season will see the fume go up, instead of the
camp 60 up the flume"
In regard to the cause of this disaster,
will add that the structure stood in q most
bleak and exposed position. The wind here
has full sweep, and rnshes over the spot with
the force of a tornado, and in all probability
there is not another structure in the county
that has so much to contend with besides,
the work was not ompleted-many of the
fastenings being not yet secured Had every
thing been in readiness, it would doubtless
have withstood the gale, severe as it was
The accident is much regretted by the whole
camp. 1t will be severely felt this winter, and
if not replaced, its effect on this place will be
most detrimental.
Yours, TARQUIN.
San Andreas independent., 1858-12-18
Christmas Jubilee.

The Committee of Arrangements for the
Christmas Festival in preparation among the
ladies at Mokelumne Hill, have sent US the
following for publication, accompanying the
same with invitation tickets:
MoK. HILL, Nov. 18th, 1858.
Editor Independent VIII you be so kind as
to tell your reading community that the deni-
zens cf Mok. Hill purpose having a Grand Ju-
blee on Christmas Eve, consisting of choice
music by the Band and the strength of the
resident amateurs in vocal music.
very choice supper is in preparation by
the ladies, whose untiring exertions and liber-
ality guarantee great pleasure and satisfaction
Old timc-honored Santa Claus and son, new
scion, are expected to grace the assemblage
with their presence, and dispense their annual
favors to the throng of very anxious expec-
tants-the children.
A brief Address, and the return of thanks
to all concerned, will probably be the finale of
what is expected to be one of the most inter-
esting social assemblages, ever had at Mokel-
umne Hill.
By request of the Committee of Arrange
ments, the above is forwarded to you for pub
lication. SEC.
San Andreas independent., 1858-12-18

B1 French's tunnel is situated ON the
other side of Jordan Hill, Tin the vicinity Of
Central Hill.) Mr. F. works alone, and has
penetrated distance of 365 feet into the hill.
His aim is to reach point 200 #. farther along.
This tunnel is neatly cut, a good car track
laid, the whole presenting an astonishing
proof of laborious perseverance. This gentle
man, silently and single-handed, has encoun-
tered a task which, in other countries, would
be considered of sufficient magnitude to war
rant the appropriation of liberal capital
San Andreas independent., 1858-12-18

PROJECTED OPPosITIoN.-A subscription pa
per is being circulated in Stockton, in order tn
secure such patronage to the steamer Princess
as VIII induce her owners to place her on the
opposition trade between San Francisco and
Stockton, The San Joaquin Republican saws
further on this opposition subject
A responsible firm in San Francisco has of
fered to contribute $4,000 half towards
the cost of new steamer of the size of the
Helen Hensley, and which, if $4,000 can be
raised in Stockton, for an interest in her. will
be at once put upon our route permanentlv
and our city would thus receive all the benefits
of it.
San Andreas independent., 1858-12-18
To Correspondents.

AN unusual number of letters from CORES
pondents this week, of necessity crowds out
several interesting communications.
Scr'd6ter," Cave City-Your letter is, to
our modification, crowded out We collect a
lew items from it, however, as you will per-
ceive. Yours will appear next week. VIII
you be SO good as to write again?
Ve'7fqs, Angers-We publish part of
yours The rest crowded out.
Richard" Murphys. Next week. Thank
you. four letter of Thursday was received too
late for use. We had anticipated it.
III. NJ. b." Campo 5eco.-Next week.
u. b." Murphy 's.-we are very much
obliged for your statement of the races, but
did not use it, as you will perceive, for the
reason that much of it was already in type
before receipt of yours.