Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-31
TeIegrsphic Dispatches.

SAVANNAH, May 27--Among the vessels
fired into in the gulf, by British cruisers, tbs
schooner Gordon appears to have been for
gotten. This vessel was fred into by the
Sty1. on suspicion of being a SLAYER. on the
Dist Of March, and the fact was 80 reported
on her arrival at this port.
New YORK, May ga collision took
place between the United States vessels the
Wabash and Savannah, while they we're COM
ing out of the dock at the maynard to-day.
The former was injured to the extent OF one
thousand dollars. She will, nevertheless,
sail for the gulf this afternoon.
There is quite panic in stocks, with
heavy decline the clears" exciting the timid
ones by war rumors.
PHILADELPHIA. May 28.-Evening.--The
Episcopal convention this evening again pro-
ceeded to ballot for an assistant bishop. %
the sixteenth ballot DR.. Bowman received 10,
and Dr. Vinton 63 votes; scattering z. The
laity then voted and approved the selection
of the clergy-yeas Ga, nays ST. Sothe Rev
DR.. Bowman, Of Lancaster county, was de-
clared to be elected assistant bishop OF the
diocese Of Pennsylvania.
WASHINGTON, May % "A movement is in
progress contemplating the cooperation OF
all the opposition elements to the admins.
trstion. in the Peoples Party If the Union"
The main features If the proposed orgsniza-
ton are: The ignoring of all questions cal
culsted to produce sectional strife; the pro-
lection of popular rights; judicious system
| If internal improvements; settled and hrm
foreign policy: the prevention OF the immi-
era ton Of criminals and paupers; the pro
lection of the ballot-box, and an extended
period of residence after Decentralization as
condition for the exercise tf the elective
franchise: the fostering of American geulus
and art; every territory rising into State to
have constitution and laws framed by the
citizens of the United States who are perma-
nent inhabitants therein, under such rules as
Congress may prescribe--the object being
recognition of the essential principles and
policy in which all opponents of the admin
istration may agree. =,
PHILADELPHIA, May 2S.-The funeral of
Gen. Smith, this afternoon, wac the occasion
Of most imposing military display. The
flags on the public buildings, armor'es, ship
ping, &C., were Displayed at balf.masL and
minute guns we're fired whilst the procession
was 10 motion. The funeral proceeded to
Laurel Hill.
WASHINGTON, May 28.-Tbe instructions
issued TO our naval forces are, in effect, to
warn British cruisers against the visitation
of American vessels, and in CAGES OF persis-
lance to prevent it by force.
A motion will shortly be made 10 the
House to suspend the rules, with view to
introduce bill authorizing the construction
of ten sloops Of war.
WAsHISGroS, May 2S-In the criminal
~ ha
case of j. w. Wacott, the late recusapt Wilt
ness before the Lawrence q Co, Investigating
committee, was called up. Waicotte couossi
moved to continue the trial, and read dis
patches from the accused. The court, how
ever, refused to postpone, and ordered the
forfeiture Of bis recognizsnces IN the sum VI
$1,000
ST.. LOUIS, Nav % The Republican states
that a petition has been received by the
Governor from the citizens Of Bates and Cass
counties. Missouri. asking protection against
Montgomery's banditu, who bad invaded
Missouri, and were committing rooberIes ard
and outrages, aud preparing for an extensive
foray into the State.
The Leayepyor,h correspondent says that
the outlaws bad burned the town OF Butler,
Kansas.
NORFOLK, Nav 2S-Tbe United States
steamer w ater Witch leaves tomorrow moro
ing for the South. :.
WASHINGTON, May 2S.-The ordnance ship
Plymouth leava. for n Irfolk Tomorrow morn
ing to receive Der tur6t Tor the Gulf.
Bosros. May 2S.--Mr. Isaac Parker, presi-
dent of the Of the Traders Bank, died yes
terday from injuries received on Saturday
last " teiug thrown from bis carriage.
NEWPORT. May 2S.-Henry B: Anthony, !
editor of the p. evidence Journal. has been
elected By the Rhode Island Legislature q
United States Senator for six years from the
4th Of March next.
NORFOLK. May 2s--Tbe schooner Francis,
Capt. French, bound to Union, n. j., was
ssised to-day by the inspector, charged With
having slave concealed on board.