Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
TRLHaRApHIC DISPATCHES.

EVANSVILLE. Ohio, May 3.-A fugitive
slave, named WIN. jackson, claimed rs be-
longing to Clarksburg, Va, was taken before
Judge Marsh this morning, who decided that
the prisoner was Illegally held, and discharg-
cd him. Immediately after his release he
WIS re-arrested, put i'll irons, and driven to
the railroad depot for the purpose of taking
him to Wheeling. 4 desperate attempt was
made by the colcred population of the town
TO rescue him, during which pistols and clubs
were freely used, and several persons were
injured. The attempt was unsuccessful
In the meanwhile, writ was served on the
marshal, commanding him to bring the pri-
soner before the court. This point has not
yet been settled. Considerable excitement
prevails here regarding the affair.
NORFOLK, May 1.-The United States stea-
mer Water Witch, arrived here today.
The launch of the new u. 5. steamer Rich
mond, has been postponed.
The Prussian frigate Gefieon, Capt. DON
mar, "a days from Vera Cruz, arrived here
to-day, after very stormy passage She
will remain here eig ht or ten days and then
proceed to cruize. All on board well.
BosroN, May 3--At North Adams, Mass,
ON Sunday, Miss Martha Butler, a respecta-
bic, and accomplished young lady, died sud-
denly. On her death bed she accused man
named Littlefeld. cashier Of Il bank, with
her ruin. Littlefeld has fed, leaving \
wife and several children. The bank ac-
counts have been examined, and found all
right
RICHMOND, Va, May "A fire occurred
here this morning, on Main street, between
Sixth and Eight streets. Several large
shops, planeing mill, &C., with their con-
tents, were destroyed. The principal suffer
ers are Messrs Sims & Turner, 5. Y. Sand
man, and Messrs. Mercer and Hill. Loss
upwards Of $50, 900, very little of which Is in
sured.
BUFFALO, May 3.-The Morse lines of
telegraph were connected with New Or
leans to-day, and worked elegantly. 1t is
intended to connect the lines with this city
and New Orleans via New York, on Saturday
next.
BosroS, May "A. 7. Gielins, young
German, Jumped from the cars last night and
was killed. lie WAS OH the way to Boston,
in charge of New York officer, to answer
for robbing his employer, DR.. Keep, den
fist. OF this city.
PuILADELpnIA. May A private dis
patch from St. Louis, says, the ship Manitou,
| from New York for California. reported rs
having been seen on fire in the Atlantic, had
arrived safely at San Francisco.
New ORLEANS, May 3.--Col. l.nckridgc's
agents at Pixies Peak, report that large
number Of the disappointed miners are Din
ing his Sonora expedition.
BosroN, May 1.-The W i'll of the late John
Hancock is to be contested, unless all parties
interested join in the release, and the negotia-
tions for the purchase Of the Hancock House
by tho State will await the conclusion Of the
suit
New ORLEANS, May 4.--The Mississippi
is four inches higher than over before. and
is still rising. An overflow is regarded rs
certain.
New YORK, May ii. Phillips Phenix, a
wing member of Congress for four years.
from this city, died here this morning.
CHICAGO, ILL.,. May Exchange on New
York, at this point, has advanced to per
cent