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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29
Tarrible Explosion.

a most terrible railroad catastrophe, at
tended with the killing Of three and the
manning Of eleven persons, occurred on ths
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad on Monday
night, about nine o'clock, % miles from
Wheeling, st the Cameron station, between
Wheeling and Grafton. Engine 10. 81,
coming east, drawing stock tram, exploded
her boiler while taking in water at tbs sta
lion, the usual place. The report was tire
mendous. startling tho residents Of the place
for several miles around, and scatlcr.n. iraS-
ment or the boiler and wreck in every drcc-
zion. The eu.incmnn, John Harris, the fire
man. james Dawson, and the Conductor,
James Winters, 3are blown from their posi-
tons and all three instant, killed, their bo-
dies being awfully mutilated. James Lon.-
crford, machinist of the shops ut Cameron;
Thomas Fox, foreman Of the track repars;
+. Moore, engine cleaner, aud JOHN kiley.
not in the service of the road, were all ser!-
ously injured, principally by the escaping
steam. that envcloped them before they gould
escape from the vicinity. }. Mix. cOnduc'
tor: S. Riley, breakman; William Price and
John Crabtrce, conductors: Wclliam Lemon,
cngineman; J. Cunningham, fireman, and
Edw. Lowe. not in the o2rrlce OF the road,
were more slightly hurt, their i'll, uriss being
slight Commissions from fragments Of The
boiler and engine hurled on every side
As soon as information Of the accident
reached Wheeling physicians S'are dispatch
ed upon special train by the officers oi the
railroad company to the aid ofthc sufferers.
They wsro accompanied by number Of the
friends and relatives of those killed and
injured. The dead were properly cared Tor
Mt Cameron. and the condition Of tho wouEd.
ed rendered as comfortable as possible
1t was fsared that the injuries of several OF
the wounded wiil iermiuate fatally; but no
further particulars had breG received up TO
last night Some OF the victims OF the &C,
cident either resided in this city or have re-
latives living here. The engine was of the
heavy freight tonnage class, and was thought
to be in good sound condition. 1t was pat
upon the road in December, 1913. It's sup,
rosad the water was low in the boiler, and
the sudden gysh Of cool water generating too
much steam caused the explosion. The en-,
CINE was pretty well demolished. -Bahtmorc
San.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

The regular stated meeting Of the Phlla'
delphia Board of Trade was held on Mon
day. The entire evening was spent in lis
tening to a statement by Captain Randall, a
seaman of t.irty-six years experience, OF the
merits of steamship Of improved cnnstruc-
ton, patented by himself, and of which he
proposes to establish a line between Phlla'
delphia and Liverpool. The Captain de-
sires to raise by subscription $500, ooo t.
build one ship, from the profits of which he
feels confident he can build another, ana
gradually establish u line. The ships are
upon model similar to the Great Eastern,
and will cross the ocean in eight days, car,
rying 900 tons of freight. and 2,5oo pas
senoers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

raoos KID BuTTERFLiEs.-Wc are inform
ed says the Qr.goniani by several persons,
that the country east Of the ciaiiamas and
Willamette is alive with frogs. They al i:P-
poar 10 10 Travelling west. The large nam,
Der of bu tterhies which haze for the last
few days been seen constantly In The ar;
all passing north, has undoubtedly attracted
the notice of the citizens. When upon
Mount Hood, few days since, there were
millions of these insects constantly on the
wing on and near the summit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

The Richmond Board Of Trade have adop-
ted series of resolutions in favor of the
extension of the Richmond and Danvillc
Railroad into North Carolina, by making
available the charter recently obtained from
the Legislature Of the latter State, and have
appointed committee to meet the Stock
holders of the Coaifeds Road at Went
worth, North Carolina, on the 29th instant.
Should the gap of forty miles between Dan
vile and Greensboro be filled up, shorter
route to the North will be opened up from
large portions Of North and South Carolina,
Georgia, and Alabama.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

Joseph Harrison Of Philadelphia, Rus
sian contractor, cotemporaneous with the
Messrs. Wnans, of Baltimore, has recently
constructed and put into operation newly
devised steam boiler, which for novelty and
probable utility equals the ocean shuttle"
of his Baltimore friends. 1t consists of 3oo
cast iron globes six inches in diameter, CON
nected together by tubes two or three inches
long. The protector alleges perfect safety
from explosion and an actual saving OF 800
pounds of coal per day for - horse power.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

The English papers express their belief
thar the late disaster TO their arms in China
was caused by Russian skill aud Russian
soldiers at the Chinese batteries The Phila-
del,hia Ledger says:-This may do to salts.
fy pride, wouricd by receiving such rebuff
from the despised Chinese, but in the absence
Of any proof Of the fact, the mere suspicion
Of Englisamen will scarcely pass for ev'-
cance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

The accident on board the Great Eastern
steamship was really serious one, and un-
fortunate in many rospects-thongh it has
proved, in truth, the strength and the safety
of the vessel The English papers contain
long accounts of the explosion and its effects.
We have already given general statements,
and add, to-day, farther particulars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29
An interesting marriage ceremony was

An interesting marriage ceremony was
performed in Illinois last week. The par
ties were Major Culbertson, the we'll known
Indian trader and Agent Of the American
Fur Company. and Natowista, daughter OF
the Chief Of the Backfoot Indians. They
were married some seventeen years ago ac-
cording 70 the Indian ceremony, bpt being
anxious that the ceremony should be per-
formed according to civilized rites, they were
again married few days since. by Father
Scanden of ST. Joseph, Mo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29
A correspondent of the San Francisco Her

A correspondent of the San Francisco Her
ald,writms from Victoria, August y, says:
''The excitement regarding the San Juan Island
difficulty has nearly ceased. Meantime the Amer
lean troops on the island are quietly erecting their
winter quarters and extending the line OF their
Notifications. number Of sappcrs were landed
on the island by the Northcrner. together with u
large quantity Of stores, &C. | have seen gen,
tleman who arrived from the Island this morning,
and he says everything is quiet. The Satellite
lies at anchor in the harbor. and the American and
English officers are on the most friendly TERMS
Gov. Ghclson. OF Washington Territory, visited the
island during the week, and reviewed the nlhe com
nnuies of soldiers nom stationed there. An inyi-
tation was sent him by Captain Provost to come
ON board The Satellite and dine with him. winch
lac accented"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

McAlpine, convicted in New York ofswind-
ling a coverness, la Leslie. was sentenc-
ed on Monday to FIVE years imprisonment
He made a grandiloquent speech to the
Court. in which he quoted Scripture, and
declared himself as innocent as an angel;
the hard hearted judge thought otherwise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

A gang Of rowdies again "broke loose IN
Baltimore, on Monday night. and being
promptly taken in hand by the police, made
a desperate assault upon the officers. A
number of the rowdies were arrested, and
committed to Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

A letter from Aspinwall to the New York
Times, says:-"Flag officer McCluney has
been notified by Capt. Adams. OF the 81,
bine. that the commander Of the British fri
gate Basilisk is threatening to board and
examine any American steamer that may
arrive at Greytown, unless she is boarded
and examined BY an American man-oi-war.
| learn that the flag officer has given instruc-
tions to our fleet at Greytown not to suffer
one of our ships to be boarded and examined
by British officers, under any pretext what,
ever"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

1t is announced that he New York Her.
aid intends, during the present Congress,
furnishing its readers with full topographic
reports Of the proceedings and debates Of
Congress. These reports will occupy from
five to six clasely printed columns Of the daily
Herald, and viii cost some four hundred
dollars day, during the session of Con
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

1t is hardly necessary now 10 give all the
official letters and replies between Gov.
Douglass, of British Columbia, and Gen.
Harvey, relative to the San Juan island diff
iculty. Gen. Harvey says he has only ia
ken possession to protect American citizens
there; whilst Gov. Douglass says that his ac-
ton was not necessary, and is not proper
Both will, no doubt. wait for further nstruc-
tions from their home governments. In the
meantime Gen. Scott will arrive there, and
pacify matters; and every body hopes that
the United States and British governments
will speedily and amicably settle the whole
matter. No one wants to see, at this time,
another boundary question" started, or
another contention with great Britain COM
mence, if it can possibly be avoided hon
orably.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

The British public have been devising Us;
Is to which tic Great Eastern may be put
that will be profitable 10 her owncrS. The
war in China presents such an opportunity
for this enormous vessel could carry out Il
large body Of troops more speedily than any
other conveyance We should not be sur
pri,ed if the British government should yet
charter this ship Cor ti,as purpose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

There is very little late California news.
The failure Of the Republican and anti-Le-
compton Democrats to effect fusion has
been announced by the Republican Central
Committee, though it is believed fusion
has been secretly arranged, as Mr.. Booker,
an anti-Lecompton candidate To- Congress
had suddenly withdrawn HI, name.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29
The New British China War Americans Wit.
ness the Battle,

1t appears that number Of the ahcer, ii
the L s. steamship Powhatai. and Mr. Ward.
the American Minister 10 China, witnessed
the battle Of Taku. where the English and
French troops met such terrihi" slaughter
al the hands of the Chinese. The New York
Herald has q letter from on board she Powha.
tan, in which il is stated that Mr.. WaTa and
Com Tatnall arrived in the Gulf II rlrhii
on the list Of June, on board the Tnrluaa,
small steamer. and learned that the river
Peiho had been blvckadcd 10 prevent the "a.
vance Of the allies Mr. Ward, however, Wa,
tod bv the Chinese officials a. proceed to the
North Bend, about nine miles further north
where he would tul ambassadors 10 escort
him to pekn. The English had been
similarly informed, and toll! il they n,
tempted to force passage thcy would he
fired on. This they disr"3arl"i and deter,
mined they would q up. The writer an
American, then continues MS statement ~
follows:
Our commodore. disbclieving tn" a..er.
tons of the Chinese, and having b"en IN.
formed BY the British Admiral that there
was in reality no such place - North Bend,
concluded to follow the English up the r'er
should they attempt the passage. II" thee.
fore remained under the ire OF the fort, ni
looked on.
The battle was fought on the 18th u juGr
On the 2Jth two large iunks came out u the
Pow hatan loaded with produce. aud trns.
ing Chinese official with letter IN answer
TO one sent by the American minister. IT'S
answer was vcry favorable, aud stated tia.
1000 cavalry had been waiting seventeen
days at the North Bend to escort Mr. Ward
to Pekin. The produce, present FIR ~;
minister, consisted Of nineteen hogs, nlne.
teen sheep, thirty three sacks Of flour, n'ne
teen Of rice, besides ducks, chickens, geese.
eggs, and vegetables in great quanthe'
The answer to his letter stated that tie CON.
missioner would meet him whenever cun'e.
nicnt; that he would send pilot t. bsnS
his ship up the river, eight miles. \ great
deal Of correspondence has since passed BE-
tween the officials, the English squadron
lying in close proximity
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

The old building. in Westmoreland coun-
~, in which President Monroe was born, was
totally destroyed by fire on Monday, 9Th inst
The fire was supposed to be the work Of an
incendiary. as the honse was, ut the tlme
nnoccupied.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

The mediation of the American Minister
Mr.. Yancey, between Buenos Ayres and the
Argentine Confederation has resulted i"
nothing. The representatives of the two
States got into fight at Mr.. iancey's table
and damaged that gentleman's spectacles IN
the ARRAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

The country residence Of Mrs, Farrell
near Sassafras Neck. Cecil county, DID,. vas
recently entered and robbed Of about $1,000
WORTH Of plate, jcwelry, furniture. &c. A
man named Short was subsequently arrested,
and implicated two other men in the rob-
berry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

A little tool has been invented for thread
ing needle. Ii is made with two blades,
which hold the needle with its eye opposite
a little funnel-shaped opening, into which IT
is perfectly easy for person OF weak sight
to pass the thread, and the thread inevitably
passes through the eye.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

The Norfolk Argus says:-"Ihe doctrine
Of Douglas was tie doctrine OF the South
when the Kansas-N cbrassa bill was passed,
and though we prefer the doctsina q Pro
lection" WIS cannot call Douglas untrue u
our section for adbering 70 Popular Sovereign
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

The Zurich Conference" has actually
lost all interest, in comparison with the
news from China Let it be noted. too, at
once, that with regard to the new outbreak
in China, there are two stories-one, which
seeks to exonerate the Celestials from all IN
tention Of fraud or duplicity. and throws the
blame of what has occurred upon the Brl-
n al authorities
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

A recent arrival from Liberia states that
the emigration from Boston and vicinity
numbering twenty-one persons, after effect
ing pleasant and apparently prosperous
settlement at Clay. Ashland, had lost one
third Of their number by the acclimatlng
fever. The same vessel which carried the
above party. also took twenty emisrants
from Southern States among whom there
had been but two deaths. This difference
in mortality is ascribed to the ineticiency
of the physician employed by the Boston
company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

A reformed opium eater writes to the
Rochester Democrat. that he commenced
opium eating at tie age Of 81, and contin-
ued it till four years since, lie will be 69
his next birth day. During part OF the
time he took TO grains day. lie THINKS
there are 81 opium eaters in the village
whore he resides
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

The story going the rounds of the newpa-
pers Of the death recently Of the original OF
Sir Walter SCOTS Madge Wildfre, is emit
rely incorrect. The true original died many
wears ago
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

A New York company has built facto-
ry in Chatham county, \. c.. for the manu-
factare of oil from iron ore! The ore yields
about so gallons Of oil to the ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

An Illinois editor says his party 1.-THE De
rnocratic,) is on the verge of precipice, but
calls uoon it to march "steddiy ahead"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

A careful exploration Of the Chiriqui re-
gion, embracing search among the graves
and inquiries among the Indians. has salts
fed trustworthy person connected with the
press at Panama, of the extravaganza OF
the stories told about the huacas, and OF the
hopes they had excited. Not more than
100000 in gold seems ever to have been
obtained; and the researches still prosecuted
are without reward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

The ANNUAL Fair and Cattle Show Of the
Rappahannock River Agricultural and Ne
chanical Society will be held at the grounds
Of the Society at Fredericksburg. ON the 9th,
9th, and 10th of November neyt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

During Gen. SCOTS absence, Gen. wool
az senior oi;cer, it is s&id, will be acting
cmnanderin-chief in the Atlantic States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

Upwards Of two hundred vessels are now
IN the Rappahannock River engaged ia oss
ferinp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

Hon. II. S. Foote, is out in long letter IN
tsvor of Mr.. Douglas for the presidsncy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29
The New Chinese war-Anothor Version.

The New Chinese War-Another version
This matter will form subject "t ParIIa.
mentary discussion. The Hon. Mr. Bruce
has not the power 10 collect troops for carry
ing on a new war with China; and II h. AZ
plies for assistance, - is reported he la d"b'
To the Governor General of India. We trl''
that Lord Canning will not comply with th'
request until her Majesty Government aa''
had time to examine into the whole aIia'r
Th.re Is more :t ii tbaa MEETS Hcar, ""th.
mist Intelligent IN hiS c,m,t,y -tb0@ ~,
dcylainted Wjh tie ChDieSe-~arr wi'Y'"1
Ia beLi,ce that tie ChacSs arr cat'riy 2. NJ
Mamed
3lr. Bruce delayed 10 the last moment q
Hong Kong At Shanghai we und"t''"''
that Inc refused TO meet the Imperial !, mu.
issioners who made the treaty with Lord klsn'
He arrived at tho mouth o. the Peiho only 90
the evening of the 2Oth Of June, III 1nch ~
treaty had to be exchanged On the 2otiI, "a"
,re hurs rrdSon 10 beitere Mm th Go"I"'.
Generd oj Chihh Ia uf"irm d,Mh 9G''''"'..
was dcp"t,d 10 mcd him Al Nh m'o'" /" ~
Picho ami coudurt him Ia Hk,n but nni".
tunatey. the communication from ~ "!''
nur.Gcncral only reached him on th' -!
that the attack was commcnced, and ~ 'a'
10 ALLOW of the Admiral being sisndIle! y
suspend operations.
The victory gained hy the Chimes force
is one uf the most untoward events t'''
could have happened in the present ~.
Of foreign relations with their ruler =
neither It's unt0warlness nor the mi ~
which befel 50 many ot our force, nhi,' y.
management Of Admiral IlorE, shnui4 y
| permitted to prejudice our judgment > +
the real merits OF the case, and lead u H's.'.
to conclude that the Chinese were enlfs'! d"
. the wrong. =.
We have every reason 10 believe tff' ~.
statements we have received 90 lnr -
are substantially correct. and, u :" ~,
throw much doubt on the snrp"-lii'"
the Chinese mediate an actott"acho r. ".
! that it is necessary To have new ""'
| China, which could not be brought e "a
clusion within two years, durIns when P','
! the American and Russian PlenlP'l."',.,,''Ir.,,
would be resident at the Court ~ .,,
and acquiring an influence winch w. -"
| in vain hope afterwards b oycTta@e' H.,
events, we put forward the -tatctsse'1 .r,
weaker side az they have no ole ~ RIP
them in Europe, and shall he g.ad = ',,,.
that it can be more than met rs tn' t n,o,..
sensations Of the French and BrIn,n ~
pqtea,iaries. -I!oay E~y rim" ~"
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

The DISPATCHES from China to the Navy
Department are reported as not differing
from some of the published accounts, except
that the American minister, Mr. Ward, ac-
companied the expedition up the river to-
ward Pekin, and was present at the battle
before the Chinese forts As British YES
sel rescued the American one which ground
ed in first attempting passage, the compll-
mcnt was returned by towing up junks con-
tanning British forces. 1t is stated that the
cause Of difficulty sprung from suspicion of
bad faith III the Chinese officials at Hong
Kong who were supposed 10 have been sent
down from Pekin 10 procrastinate matters
until after the expiration Of the period at
which the ratiiications of the treaty were to
be exchanged at the latter point.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI .wEEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOWDEE.
ALEXANDRIA,:

THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 80, 1859
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

4 careful estimate of the actual loss of ma

A careful estimate of the actual loss of ma
chinery and tools by the fire in the Capitol
machine shop and smith shop, on the 10th Au-
gust, has been made and submitted to the pro-
per Department The total cost Of machines
and tools in the buildings was So, 955.57; that
the estimated cost Of replacing them in as
good condition us they were in before the
fire is s. .SJi2l. II is not intended, how
ever, to repair many Of these tools. The
work Of the Capitol Extension has reached
such stage of progress that most of them
we're no longer needed, and it will not be
necessary to repair or replace them. The
actual loss on them, exclusive of the build
ings, which were mere sheds, is the difference
between their present value and what they
would have brought when sold at auction al
ter the completion Of the works. Probably
four or five thousand dollars would cover
this difference
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-29

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