Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-28
Letters state that the damage done by the

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bombardment Of Palermo was immense
The Treasury was destroyed, and, when re-
treating, the Neapolitans committed great
atrocities Three hundred houses were
burnt by them in only one quarter OF the
town, as we'll as several converts. Women
and children who sought to escape from the
burning houses, were killed. The Carinl
palace was sacked and burnt. As they re-
tired the soldiers set fire to all the houses IN
their way Catania was given up to plllage
by the Royalists aud then abandoned.
1t is said that an examination Of the elms
in Hyde Park, London, discloses the fact
that they are all in state Of decay, nothing
but thin layer Of sapwood OVERLAPPING u
decayed core, and serving TO preserve an APP
pearance of vigor. The roots Of number
of trees which have been blown down in late
gales, have been found on examination to be
full Of white spawn or dry rot and the i'm
preston is that none OF the trees Will last
much longer-their total disappearance be-
ing merely the question Of a few years, more
or less.
The following national vessels, about to
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will take out gratuitously, letters and papers
properly directed. The United States store
ship Release, from Brooklyn, for Aspinwall;
steam cun-boat Seminole, from Norfolk, for
the coast of Brazil; steam coryettes Rich
mond, Pawnee, from Norfolk and Philadel-
phia for the Mediterranean feet; steam FRI
gate Niagara, from New York, for the Pacl-
tic fleet: and the store ship Relief from Dos
ton, for the coast Of Africa.
4 correspondent OF the Lcvant Greek
Herald, writing from Beyrout, warns Amer,
leans against ii deputaton consisting Of two
young men, natives of Syria, about to visit
America, whose intention it is u solicit aims
throughout the States for a proposed (imag-
inary) hospital which Il MaronIte Bishop,
they are to declare, wants TO build on Mount
Lebanon The writer characterizes the
whole scheme as a downright swindlc.
From all parts Of the country we see indi-
cations of general celebration Of the ap-
preaching National Anniversary. In many
municipalities special appropriations have
been made for the expenses Of such demon
STATIONS as will be made by the public, and
in the rural districts, society celebrations, pic
MICS and other patriotic and innocent amusc-
ments are being arranged.
The following United States mcn-oEwar,
homewad bound from active service, will
soon be due in the United States: Sailing
s!oop-of.war. Marion, from the coast of Atri-
ca; corvette Macedonian, from the Mediter-
ranean: brig Bainbridge, from the coast Of
Brazil; and the United States trigatc Powhat-
an from China.
1t is now aScertancd that the schooner
which ran down the surveying steamer
Walker, was the Fanny, Captain Mayhem,
bound from philadelphi to Boston. She
returned to Philadelphia with loss Of bow
spirit, headgear, &C., and damage! bu!warks.
The captain reports that he had no idea that
the Walker was injured by the collision.
Orders have been received nj the Ports
mouth Navy Yard, to fit out the friGatc Con
sttution, "Old Ironsides," for service rs 4
school ship. The desire Of the authorities to
preserve this ship in good order has induced
them to detail her for duty in the execution
of which no heavy ordnance will be required.
The city Of New Orleans was remarkably
healthy on the 18th ult., with no signs Of
yellow fever. In 1888 the yellow fever had
at this date attained considerable Roadway,
having made its appearance May 9th. The
great epidemic Of 1853 broke out on the 2Oth
of June.
\ letter from Key West Of the 9th says
the recaptured Africans there are well taken
care of, occupy extensive barracoons and are
guarded ~ United States troops. When
within the enclosure, says the writer one
may easily imagine himself to be in An .Itr
can village.
Recruiting for the Navy is stopped. No
persons will now be Ia ken except those hold
ing Government contract, or good conduct'
discharges The cause OF this is said 10 he a
want OF funds, and the present efficient supply
of men on board of receiving ships.
The Nashville Banner says that they have
| learned that several cases Of black tongue
have occurred near Denmark, Tcunr-see ---
! So far no case a. yet has terminated fatally.
There lately having been one execution
and three or four convictions for murder, in
New Orleans, the newspapers there believe
the reign OF blood has come TO ~ end.
c. &. Baylor, esq, has heen appointed
Consul AT Cologne. Mr.. Baylor has been
more or less connected with the Government
for the last ten years
The City Councils of Boston have under
consideration a project for the establishment
of public baths in that city.
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