The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-02-01
LOCAL MATTERS

| ALEXANDRIA, AND HARpER's FEaaY RAILaoAD.--
The Legislature Of Maryland having failed thus
far to grant charterTfor railroad company from
Georgetown to the "Point of Rookie 30 anx-
iously desired by some of the citizens Of the Dis
trict, our friends of Alexandria and a number of
our own citizens petitoned the Legislature Of Vir
ginia for charterofa road on the southern side of
| the Potomac, which was readily granted. This
road we learn it is proposed hereafter to connect
with the District by branch road, whence direct
| connection with the West be established from our
city. This new road is destined to pay largely on
Investments, and it will be seen from the annexed
proceedings of the commissioners that the books
| for subscriptions will be opened next Monday:
A majoritY of the commissioners named in the
act of the General Assembly of Virginia. incorpo-
rating the Alexandria and Harper's Ferry Rail-
road Company, held meeting at the Office of the
Potomac Insurance Company on the 25th January,
1858, George H. Smoot was appointed chairman.
and Reuben Johnston secretary
On motion, it was
ResosUed, That books for receiving subscriptions
to the capital stock Of the Alexandra and Harpers
Ferry Railroad Company be opened on Monday,
the 7th day of February next at the following
places, under the direction of the following named
persons, or two of them, at each place, viz:
at Alexandria, at the Office of the Potomac In
surance Company, under the direction of the Com
at Washington, at the clearinghouse of Corco-
ran Riggs, under the direction of William w
Co5cofan, Elisha Riggs jr. and William D. Mutt;
ana at the mayors office, under the direction of
John w. Maury. Joseph Bryan, Charles B. Cal
vert, and George Parker.
At LeesbWg. at the Office of the clerk of the cir
cunt court, under the direction of John Janney,
Burr w. Harrison, and Thomas p Knox
at Marlborough. under the direction of James c.
Janney. James McIlhany, and ]. r. White.
AZ WGtey0rd, under the direction of William
Williams, DR.. Thomas B. Bond, and John B.
Dutton.
at Purcelsuille, under the direction of Rodney
Purcell, Yardley Taylor, and Samuel M Janney.
AZ Harper.s Ferry, under the direction of A. H.
Herr; Isaac Fowke, Philip Coons, Edward Lucas,
and J. L. Ransom.
At Manchester. at the Bank of the Valley, under
the direction of Henry M. Brent, DR.. r. II. Bald
win, and Lloyd M. Logan.
AZ Dranesui!le, under the direction of Dr. Ira
Williams. John Powell, and Major James Cole
man.
The Chairman and Secretary and Mr.. Lee were
appointed committee to procure the services of
suitable engineer to make reconnaissance of the
country between Alexandria and Harper,s Ferry
with reference to route for the proposed road
Resotued, That the newspapers in Alexandria,
Washington, Leesburg, Winchester, and Charles
town, be requested to publish the proceedings of
this meeting.
GEO. H. sMooT, Chairman.
r. JOHNSTON, Secretary.
MADAME ANNA BIsHOP.--Ihis accomplished
songstress arrived in our city on Sunday evening.
Owing to the i'll health of her veteran director, Mr.
boscha, she has taken quiet apartments on LOUISE
ana avenue Her first concert, it will be perceived
by the advertisement in another column, will take
place on Thursday next at Odd Fellows Hall.
CRIMINAL CoURT.-The jury in the case of the
negro james Grandson, otherwise slim OAR
key,') who went out on Saturday, and were con
hned to their room until yesterday, were dis
charged, being unable to agree upon verdict.
Yesterday William H. Mortimore, charged with
the larceny of twelve chickens belonging to Rich
ard s. Jones, was tried and acquitted. Radcliffe
for accused.
Samuel Cooper, Samuel Payne, and Thomas
Butler, free negroes, then tried on an ndict-
ment of two counts lst, for riot; I'd, for an
ARRAY. The jury found Butler guilty of the ARRAY,
only, and the other parties not guilty. Radcliffe
for defence.
Another case was on at adjournment, which we
shall report to.morrow.
| RAGING OF CARTs-Seventh street Yesterday
presented an exciting appearance, near six O'Clock
IN the afternoon. Seven unloaded carts, after
| conveying wood from Riley's yard to consumers
IN the Northern Liberties, started for their stables
Inc carts were driven by negro drivers at full
gallop down Seventh street, endangering the We.
hlcles and lives of all passengers that much fire.
quented street, and public indignation was there
by much aroused. Three of the carts having al
ready passed the corner of Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and Seventh street in full speed, on the
complaint of numerous citizens the police officers
and others raised barricade at the foot of D
street. and capture was made of four drivers and
their carts. They were driven by negroes, and
their employers fined S for each cart for racing
in the street. To officers Wollard, Reese, and
others, belong the credit of this arrest.
LOOK OUT FOR THIEvEs.-The houses of Messrs
Duncanson and Rodgers, on H street, between 9th
and 18th streets, were entered between dusk and
time on Sunday evening, and several articl les
of clothing distracted. From Mr.. Duncanson's
house principally children's clothing was taken,
and from Mr.. Rodgers's valuable cloak belong
ing TO grown person. The front doors of the re-
spective houses unlocked at the time, as the
families were within doors and had not retired
NATIONAL THEATRE.