streams, on the South Run, on Thum Run, and the Rappahannock River were swept away. In many cases, the Mills were overthrown, in others they were undermined. The property damaged has been of a very large amount, and confined to a space not exceeding twelve miles distant from this place. The round number of Twenty Mills have been most seriously injured. The loss of lumber has also been to a considerable amount; the whole that lay on the margins of these water courses being swept away. The Rappahannock rose about thirty feet in a few hours. The height of the other streams was from twenty-five to thirty. The immense quantity of low ground, on these streams was overflowed by a body of water of from ten to fifteen feet in depth; and the finest crops of corn believed to have been on the land for a number of years almost wholly destroyed. Palladium Freshet in Loudoun. On Monday morning, the 23d inst commenced a heavy and settled rain, which continued with little abatement during the whole day. The creeks and streams in the vicinity, having been previously swollen, rose to a height unprecedented for the last 40 years, carrying away bridges, mill-dams, fences, &c. &c. and destroying property to a vast amount. Among the losses sustained on this occasion, we are sorry to notice that of the Leesburg Turnpike Road Company in the bridge lately erected across Goose Creek. That our distant readers may form some idea of this extraordinary fresh, it is only necessary to observe that the bridge, although possessing an elevation of at least 20 feet above the usual level of the creek, was literally raised from the abutments and piers on which it insecurely rested, and carried down the stream. The bridge however, we understand, has since been recovered; and from the known activity of the gentlemen directing the affairs of the company, there can be little doubt of its being speedily re-erected. We also learn that the Snickers's Gap Turnpike bridge, across Beaver Dam, was started from its abutments, and that the toll house attached to the bridge, together with a saddler's shop, were swept away by the flood. [Genius of Liberty. [The Washingtonian gives a more particular account of the destruction committed, which we have not room to copy. We cannot refrain, however, from selecting from it the following eloquent conclusion.]] It is impossible, we think, for a reflecting mind to permit occurrences of this kind to pass, without perceiving they are obviously designed by the great Governor of the universe to lessen the pride of man, and teach him it is his duty to be as humble as he is dependent; from the earthquake which rocks slumbering thousands to death to the fatal puncture of an insect—from the whirlwind which uproots the forest, to the rivulet, which suddenly swelled, carries destruction in its course—all, all are sent as messengers of mercy to mankind, and should be viewed as blessings in disguise.
