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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09
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sEEEE List,

PORT or ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS s.
ARRIVED.
Schr Robert Wilbar, Wlngfeld, Nomini, corn
snf wheat 10 Washington n Go
NChr Caroline, ---, Machodoc, corn and
wheat 20 Washington Co.
Scnr Frederick Reid, Blackterd, PASSPORT, TO
CaIcnove 4 Co.
SAILED.
Schr. John Seliman, Clum, Troy, coal by
Fowle X Co
MEMORANDA.
Schr. c L Hu,se, Mahan, for Washington, d.
C., cid at Albany Sd inst.
Sehrs J. Warren, Lozier, for Georgetown, and
Ann D., Newton Tor this port, cid. at New York,
9Th inst
Schr NJ J. Hoyt Starr, for Washington, d.
C., cid al Philadelphia 9th inst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

- FOR PHILADELPHIA The regular
sAapacket Schr. RING DOVE, johnson mas.
EVIL sail for the above port on Saturday, 10th
INST For freight, apply to
Ps-dtd s. SHlNN, No. 4 South whaIves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09
DECEIVED THIS DAY
IL. ANOTHER LOT OF

II, ANOTHER LOT OF
THE NEW YORK LEDGER, FOR APRIL l7rH.
AT GEORGE SIGGERS' Book and Periodical
Store No Is Prime street Also
Harper's Weekly
Frank Leslie's illustrated Magazine
Police Gazette n. Y. Pcayune
Weekly Herald, True Flag
Yankee Privateer, Boston Pilot
Dollar Newspaper, American Union
New York Weekly, Mercury
Ballous Pictorial Weekly Novelette,
Waverley, Flag of Our Union, and
Yankee Notions, for May.
All the MAGAZINES for April on hand.
ap9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

"a n0n ROLLS OF NEW WALL
ZU.UUt) PAPER.-If you want to get
your house papered 90 TO J. p. CL.aRKES 5,
No. 1855, King street, where you will find WALL
PAPER as low as cts roll and no humbug.
have the largest stock of WALL PAPERS
that was ever offered in this city, which will be
sold very low, for cash. Rooms papered at
greatly reduced prices, and warranted TO give
satisfaction. aP
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

The Washington STIR says, that Senator
Douglas as trustee of his children by his first
marriage. has sold out their interest 10 their
slave property in Mississippi.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

III JACOBS has returned to Alexandria
IL and re-opened his S n WING AND
HAIR DRESSING ESTABLISHMENT, at his
old stand on Prince street. f,ro doors bsloc the Ca
sais Otfcs, where he is ready to practice his art
IN the most approved style. ap 9-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

CDuRres So.

7, the Senate Yesterday. Mr. Bigler des'r-
ed 20 have his name recorded III TUE am u"
tive on the vote for the adnissi IN OF Minhe
sofa. lie had not been recorded at OIL
though present and voting.
Mr.. Mason introduced a resolution relative
to establishing United States founoefy a'
ShepherIs.own, Va, referred. :.
MIR. Iverson introduced sresolution maKiog
An appropriation with view to the aaop'ion
~ imurnved firearms in the service; reierreu.
Mr. Bright presented petition from tie
Netrop,Iitan Railroad Company relative 10
certain land cl.ins 10 the District OF Colnm-
bia: referred.
Mr. Johnson. of Ark introduced resoIu-
ton iaquiJiag Of the Secretary 81 war, VIZ
Their any appropriation has been maue' VI
any authority given, for the nuolicati'n VI
REPORTS of surveys in the North iaciuc
q can and Chinese seas, and also OF the La
piatte river, in South America, which was
discussed.
Mr. Slidell made speech, censuTlng uen'
Walker and Com. PauIdins. lie spoke 10
Ljrh terms Of Gen. llennings,n. lie saia
Cuba was anxious for annexhuon' pus nvt
wiiIiuy I risk civil war; therefore, no'n'
iag could be done at present but nego'late'
unless Spain attempts TO enforce despo''sui,
upop Mexico, with Santa Anna at the Henu
Of affairs, in which case tue Unltea Dates
might Interfere.
Ia the House of representatives., the Be-
nate bill for the Organization OF an AuS'!iary
Guard for Washington city, was referred 10
the Commi;tee Of the Whole on the State OF
the Union. The Deficiency Appropriation
bill w..s taken NJ.
Mr.. Wa,hburne, Of illinois, moved that
it be laid on tue tlble--iIsagreed to-yeas
43, nays l43
The PROPOSITION of Mr. Garrett, to recon-
mi; the bill - the Committee OF Ways ana
Means. with instructions 10 report the seve'
raj items of expenditure in separate 6ll!s'
b., was dec d5i in the negauve-yeas lol'
uavs ll9. 90,
The bill was rcjected-yeas LOG. nays ia
The Kansas bill as returned from the Sen
ate was then taken up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

bacon! BACON IA lot OF Country Cur
- ed Hams, Middlings, and Shoulders, put up
Of Family use, just received, and Tor sale by
ap 9-lm KNOX Il BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

Oae of the employees on the Manassas
Gap Riilroad, met with serlous accident
at Front Royal on Friday last, by being
Knocked down by the cow catcher Of LOCO
t-,nii ya
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

The foreign commerce OF New York shows
decrease both III imports and exports, as COM
pdT.d with March. 1857 or 1885,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09
ne bill was ordered to be engrossed.

In the House of Delegates, the Senate bill
to exempt State bOudS aud other evidence OF
State debt from taxation by corporate or coun-
~ authorities was passed.
Bills were passed, incorp rating the Bank
of PowclPs Valley, at Jouesy.ile, Ill Lee coun-
ty.
For the relief of the Salem Strion and
Rappahannock turnpike company.
The House resumed the consideration OF
the bill imposing taxes for the support OF
government. The pendiug question was on
the motion to reconsider TIE vote by which
the House refused to strike out the "collate-
raj lnheritauce" tax. The House refused TO
reconsider and the vote was taken on the bill,
which was passed.
MIR Dean called up the Senate bill fund
ing the interest on the debt Of the Virginia
and Tennessee, railroad company due the
State, and giving i, IL years to paw in. The
bill was deieated--rye- IL, nay 80.
Mr.. Boisscau called up the house bill $40
prohibt the Banks Of the Commonwealth
from paying cut defaaed aud mufliatci
notes" (Tae bill imposes fine OF $50 Tor
each note 20 issued Alter discussion tho
bill was ind aittly postponed.
Mr.. Brown called ~ The Senate bill Tor
the relief Of the Sooth-Sitc Railroad compa'
ny. He offered substitute, but Withdrew 1t.
lie then explained the bill.
Toe bill proposes to release the comrany
from the immediate Payment OF the inter
est now due $500 0OD,l and to funt that
amount, and gives II year. to pay it, the com-
pany paying six per cent. thereon aud max
ing the payments semi-annually.
The bill was rejected tor waot OF const'-
tutional muiosity-ayes sc, noes So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

Non Receipt OF European News.
BosroN, April S.-The Halifax telegraph
line is not in working order this morning.
Consequently We are without information -
TO the arrival Of the America.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

MOTHER SUPPLY OF CHEAP BOOKS.
~ Personal Memoirs Of Residence OF lhIr-
" Years, with the Indian Tribes, on the EAner-
can Frontiers, by H. R. Schoolcratt, vol.
Svo. cloth, So.
Sketches of Life and Character, by 7. 5.
Arthur, + engravings and portrait OF the author,
! vol svo. cloth, $3.50.
Combe Abbey, Tale Of Guy Fawkes with
illustrations, 81.
The Hundred Boston Orators, appointed by
the municipal authorities, and other public bo-
dies, from l77O to 1852, by J. 5. Lorlng, vol.
svo. cloth, $3.50.
Marmion, tale of Flodien Field, and Occa'
sional Poems by Sl7 w. Scott, 3sc.
ST. Pierre's Study OF Nature, 12mo. sheep,
50 CTS
Golden Dreams and Leaden Realities, by
Ralph Raven, 75c.
The Lions Skin and the Lovers Hunt, by
Chas de Bernard, 75c.
A Philosophical Essay on Credulity and SUI
perstltiom, and, also on Animal Fascination, or
Charming, by Rufus Brakeman, D. D., l2mo.
cloth, 5Oc.
The Trials Of Margaret LINDSAY, by John
Wilson, author of Light and Shadows of Scot
tish Life soc. For sale by
JAMES ENTWISLE & son,
apo No. %, King -street
acknowledgements OF Lime
" Soda Ammonia; Po,assa Syrup Phos-
phates or Chemical Food Chioroiorm, Nitrous
Spirits Ether: Cyanide Potassium; Crocus Metal
lorum; Sub Nitrate Bismuih; Crystals Sulpnate
Iron; Citric Acid Tartarc Acid; HoGnann's
Anodyne Blue Mass Pure Gycerne; Tannn /;
Acetate Soda; Syrup Iodide Iron; Salt Prunela;
Pure Nitric, Muriatic, and Sulphuric Acids ::
Hypo-SuIphate; Soda Sulphate Zinc; Benodide
Mercury; Morphine, &c, received and for sale
by Taps H. COOK & Co, Sarepta Hall.
TUST RECEIVED and for sale, w. A. Chap
81 mans and B. =. Bryerley's best Family
FLOUR Also, choice brands of Extra and
Super do.
We are row in receipt Of our Spring supply
of GROCERIES, which we are offering low 10
punctual customers.
10000 Bs. Valley Country BACON, in store
and for sale by
ape T. ENGLISH q bRo.
NAILS-l,OO0 kegs Old Dominion brand,
EN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

CrPRING SUPPLY.-The undersigned are
q row receiving per Sehrs. Lady Suffolk
Statesman, Fairfax Ann plekerell, and Sails
bury, from Philadelphia, New York, and Boston
their Spring supply OF GROCERIES, L.
QUORS, WINES, TOBACCO AND CIGARS,
comprising a general and desirable assortment
20 which they invite the attention of the trade
generally. McYklGH x CHAMBERLAIN, =.
mn RI Prince street Wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09
Later from Kansas.

ST. LOUIS, April S.--The Kansas Constr
tutionaI Convection has adjourned. Negroes
and foreigners having declared their iuten-
tons Of becoming permanent residents of the
State are to be allowed to vote for the Con.
s,itution-the question Of universal suffrage
to be voted upon at the first general election
thereafter. The proposition to allow negroes
to vote, caused very angry discussion in
the Convention, and several countersigncd
the Constitution under protest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

Joseph Mayo, esq, has been reelected
Mayor Of Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09
archaeological Report
.,rx,spRIA BOARDING SCHOOL.
4th mo, lib, 1853.

u.teoroiogica al Report.
.,yyANpxIA BOARDING SCHOOL.
4th mo, 7,h, 1853.
Abstract of the Meteorological Register
,bs third month March,
~ BAROMETER.
Highest on the la,h' 80 So' aii inches
! I've west on the Dist, |' 900 "
noe for the month, - 9Io
Ysaa loE the MONTH Z9'9oo
THERMOMETER.
p;r5est on the l5th, ~
Irs.t Oh the 9th, !oO
1--we tho month. 64o
kln5s, ,ho month. 43o55
Clear / days.
Cloudy ) days.
Floating clouds Is days.
Rim on , days.
Snow 90 days.
Ansun, Of ralO and melted snow for the
nth 900 inches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

MALE SCHOOL-THORETON TRIP
wi lett will open his School, on Monday,
April s. 1853, in the upper story of the Star
Engine Building, No. "a, on st. Asaph street,
between King and Prince streets.
TERMS The ordinary branches of English
education Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geo
graphy, aud English Grammar SIS per quarter.
Higher branches OF English $40 per quarter.
Latin and Greek Sl2
REFERENCES VIM. Bayne, e. H. Robinson,
Thomas Payne F. 5. Hough, H. B. Wilmington,
esqs., OF Alexandria.
Revs G.. w. Samson, G. H. Dorrance, and
Hon B. B. French, OF Washington.
ma 3O-d2w
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&SsEs:ss =:
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.

Kansas in the House--Dehcieney Bill, &''
WASHINGTON, April S.-The House. 10
day, adhered to it's amendment to the Nan
sas bill, By vote of ll9 to Ill. MIR. Mar
shall, of kentucky, and Bowie, OF Mary
land. paired off.
1t is believed that the Deficiency bill Will
be recon sidered tomorrow, and passed IN a
different shape, 80 that it will not obstruct
the army operations in Utah.
It is rumored that government drafts to
the amour. of 100000 have been returned
to the Treasury, within the past few days,
for non payment.
.aiourpment sfths General Assembly,
Defeat OF the Tax Bill.
RICHMOND April S--Tbe General Assem-
bly, adjourned sine die, to-day, at one o'clock.
The tax bill was defeated in the Senate
last night The old bill remains in force.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

A RNS was much wanted in this sector
of country, and We had one yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09
DIED..

In Washington, on Wednesday morning, after
protracted illness of several months, which
she bore with Christian resignation, MARY
HANNAH, wife of Robert V. Laskcy, and
second daughter OF the late James c. White, III
the thirtieth year of her age.
In Washington on Wednesday morning April
7th, JAMES HANDLEY, in the SD year OF
his age.
In the County OF Rappahannock, on the 18th
of March, Mrs. MARY SULIPlN, in the 43rd
year OF her age
In Loudoun County, on Saturday the 9th vi
timo., Mrs MARY c. WELLS, consort OF
Aonzo Wells, in the oath year OF her age.
In the town of Falmouth, Oh the 18th ult.
Mr. THOMAS c. SCOTT, in the 6sth year Of
his age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

EEOR SALE.-Havng permanently settled
myself in tie city OF Alexandria, | now
oIar to sell privately, the very desirable proper
~ in the town Of Ietlrrsonton, CulPcper County.
Va formerly owned BY J. +. Latham, consist
-, ing OF a large AID comfortable d" Ell
!%a LING HOUSE, Kitchen, Granary. Stable,
i IL &c. with about THlRTY.TWo
ACRES Of beautiful grass land, large aud
productive Garden, Orchard, &c, which | will
sci! on most accommodating terms. Any one
wishing To purchase, would refer them to Mr..
Caleb Burn.ey or Mr.. James Settle, residents
OF the above place; Mr. Rice W. Payne, War.
reuton. Va. or 10 L. English x Brother. Alexan'
dr,s Cmh l3-eotll &. W. ENGLISH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

NEW WALL PAFE%S AND DFCoRA-
= TIONS-Just receiving at }. T8CEf D.
30 ~, fGrik SHE Of hr"g street tie very latest
STYLES Of WALL PAPERS AsD REEoRA-
TlONS. direct rom the manufacturers, which
will be disposed OF very ow TO prompt pnycha'
ear. rnb 3Ii J. ThCEY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

A strong patrol force go out nightly in
Washington city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

4 OMBS-RuHalo. India Rubber, horn Smell
| and ivory Fine, Dressing, Tuck SIDE, Long
Bonnet pocker, and Sleeping COMES just re-
csivei at lGG, E.ng.street. Alexandra. Va
an JOHN H. PARROTT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09
Europ.an steamer.

European steamer
New York, April 8.-Tte Steamship Fat
derbilt is to sail on Saturday morning wle
the usual mails.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

CECOND HAND PIANOS-I have a mum.
- Der, (somie six or eIghO secondhand
PIANOS, which may be bought very low Tor
cash, suitable Tor young beginners. They range
in price from $25 up.
mn 81 JOHN H. PARROTT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

NOTICE.-The undersigned having taken
the store formerly occupied by George w.
Harrison, no. s, Union street, wishes 10 inform
MS friends, and tn public generally that he
will furnish any and all with good FAMILY
GROCERIES, LIQUORS, &c, as low as they
can be purchased elsewhere, Tor cash
ap g. I'm JOHN T. YOUNG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

DSD REWARD.-Ranaway from the sub
DIV scriber on Tuesday 6th inst, my
negro man calling himself HENRY JASPER
He is about ~ years OF age 5 feet 10 inches
high. delicate make, very dark copper color,
and wears waiskers on his chin. He bad on a
white lulled cloth suit OF clothing, and black
eIotn cap; but may have taken other clothing.
He nas pleasant address and is polite when spo-
ken 10. He is believed 10 be in the neighbor
hood. ! will give the above reward ii he is Ia
ken out OF the counties OF Fairfax or AIexan-
dria o. $50 if taken n either OF those counties,
ard secured so that get him.
CHARLES +. NJ. JOHNSTON.
Fairfax County ap 7-eolf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09
NH ll-eots

A SHBY x WOOD have just received their
N full supply of SPRING GOODS, embrac-
ing an elegant assortment OF every thing new
and desirable in their line
Fine Dress Goods in great variety
Beautiful Dress Silks
Ducas. Lawns, Ginghams, Calicoes, &c
Fine Embroideries
Linen Lawn and Linen Cambria Handkerchief
Laces, Edgngs, Collars, Sleeves, &c
Figured Swiss Muslins all styles.
Our stock of MOURNING GOODS is large,
embracing a very general assortment
In DOMESTlCS, we have the standard makes
of brown and bleached Cottons, some very su-
perlor Sheeting, one, two, and three yards wide;
heavy Drllllngs, Ducks, OsnabUrgs, DC, for Ser
wants; fine French Cloths, Ca.smeres, and Vest.
ings, OF superior quality; purch ased direct from
the Importers and warranted genuine; Hoop
Skirts, Para.oIs, Shawls, and all articles suited
10 the wants of the present season.
Our stock this season has been purchased
with great care. and will be sold at prices that
cannot fail 10 please, and will make II TO the
interest OF our friends TO deal with US. Always
on hand, CARPETING, OIL CLOTH AND
MATTlNGS. No 10, Kiug-street second
door from Washington Hall. ap
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

Senatlr Owns Fancy Bal was the great
erem in Washington, last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

%rEW SPRING GoonS-W . "A. MUIR.
= R.gT, Merchant Tniiors, No l03 htas st.
nave received their SPRING AND SUMMER
STOCK townich ;hay would call the attention
o, their customers, and the public generally
NH III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09
VirpInta Legislature.

In the Senate on Wednesday, a communi-
cation vas received from the House announ-
ciug the ador ton Of an amendment to the
Senate bill exempting State bonds from taxa
ton by corporations or counties, which pre-
vides that such corporation or county shall
not tax State bonds higher than they do their
own bonds, and if they have no debt the tax
shall not be higher than their ad Valoreu tax.
The amendment was agreed to.
On motion of Mr.. Floyd. toe bill to ineOr.
porate the Bank OF Pywelp5 Valley, at Jones
vile, Lee equity, was taken 40 aod passed.
MIR. Caldwell offered resolution, which
was adopted, requiring the President OF the
Northwestern Virginia Railroad Company to
report 10 the next session of the Senate, on
cath, the pames Of stock holders 10 that road,
residing IN Virginia, and the names o! credI-
tors of the company residing IN Virginia, aud
the amount due them.
Several bills we're passed; among them one
defining the weight of ton. Determines
the weight Of tn to be twenty hundred
pounds avoirtupois.j
Releasing Andrew J. Sxeeny, of the couG-
ty of SpotsyIvania from Il fine.
A bill 20 repeal the act for more uniform
Currency of the State, passed April ., 1858,
was taken up on It's second reading, and =
long discussion took place thereon between
Mossrs. Old and ThOuas-Mr. Cd opposing
tue bill
The bill was ordered to be engrossed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

LETTUCE is BOW brought to our market in
abundance. Early York Cabbages have also
made their appearance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

The houses Of tho Franklin" and the
Perseverance" Engine Companies, and Of
the metropolitan" Hook and Ladder Com
panY, in Washington, have been closed by
the mem bers of those companies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

I OW'S BROWN WINDSOR AND HONEY
| SOAPS. warranted genuine, just received
by RI. b. VIII iiNOloN.
ans 81 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

A petition is in circulation in Washington,
already numerousIy signed, praying Con-
gees, to "re-organize the Criminal Court OF
the District Of Columbia" The petitioners
complain OF the manner in which the criml-
oal laws have been administered for several
years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

TUST RECEIVED, + casks Shoulder Bacon,
u and GO lbs prime Feathers, Tor sale by
NATH BOUSH,
nh 20 No 3. Irwia's Wharf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

COTTON YARN-5,OJO Bs North Carroll.
ia made Cotton Yarn
20 bales Wick; 20 do. Wrapping Twine.
tor sale by Zap y WHEAT x BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

Sold in Alexandria. by PEEL \ aIEVENS,
Wholesale Agents; WI. 4. HART, J. R.
PIERPOINT, and by Druggists generally,
throughout the United States. aP 80"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-09

UANO.-Peruvian Guano, IN store and
II tor sale by
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-06-10

Three OF the vessels of the Mediterranean SQUAD,
ron have been sent to the Gulf, where there is a
possibility of service without much prospect OF
show. contemporary remarks that, since the
war of 1915, our Mediterranean ships have done
nothing, except bringing kossuth, the greatest
humbug of modern times from the territories of
the Sublime Porte, aud protecting the demi-semi
American citizen Kosta, two very expensive ar
rangements. In the case of Kossuth. however, it
is but just to remember that the commander Of
the ship which brought him to the United States
only acted according to his orders, and gave con.
siderable ofence at the time by failing to make
such q demi god of the Hungarian lion as the rest
OF the American people. In fact, Capt. Long saw
at once that the lion bat an ass In a lions
skin, and exhibited very little satisfaction in play
ing the host to person whom he despised.
1t must be admitted, however, that a squadron
In the Mediterranean is no longer necessary and
that all our available force is needed nearer home
Whilst we are parading up and down the Mediter
ranean, the great powers of Europe are sending
their fleets to cur own neighborhood. Central
America ought TO be object of at least as much
interest to us to them. A show Of naval force
is much more likely to be of service there than in
the blatant Mediterranean
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-06-10
Important & emit rsct aw aCi-
ttxen OF Rte hmond.

We are pleased to announce that Mf. hop1" ;.
H,svrE, of this city, has received from the n'e1'
liam Government the contract for the seeohu ses
tion of the Don Pedro, the ID Railroad OF btan.'.
The amount OF the contract may be estimate" y,
four millions of dollars. There are aoont |i-
miles OF the road yet to be let. which, tue 60"
tractors carry on the second section satisfactorily
It IL expected will he placed IN the same hanos'-
This will amount to some sI20oo,ooo.
The action of the Brazilian Government IN tn''
matter has been Ia the hghest degree LIBERAL ano
the result il subject Of eongratulation, not o"''
t, the parties Immediately interested hut ~ al
American triumph. Apowerful English coHpa",
has for months cndeavored to prevent the pfeso"'
disposition Of the contract and had enlisted 'h'
greater part Of the press Of Rio Janeiro agaihS'
the American company. put the President anc
many OF the Directors OF tho Road, as we'll as th'
people, we're ia their favor, and accordingly IN
contract has been awarded as above.
The same letter which announces this CRAFTY
ing intelligence. states that Mr.. Meade, our MIMI
ter to Brazil is in good health, and that Col Gar
nett and r. G. Scott, Jr., had recovered from al
attack Of fever.