Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-23
LOCAL 1T e M 8 q.

, who resided on the Leesburg turnpike, short
8 distance west of thiScity, was crossing Hoof's
e Run, on Friday night, in his cart, by some
accident, The horse fell off the bridge, carry
> ing with him the cart, which, in its descent,
upset. throwing Mr.. Young out, and catching
= him under it, the sde-board falling across
his neck either breaking it or choking him
to death. The accident was discovered yes
terday morning about 3 o'clock, when the
, body was found as we have described, cold
, and stiff, leading to the suppositioD, that the
sad casually took place early in the night.
Mr.. Young leaves an interesting family to
mourn his untmely death.
Coroner Neale held an inquest on the body
yesterday, when the jury rendered verdict
that the deceased was found lying dead
under bis cart, which was, as they believe,
thrown from the bridge over lloof's Ran, in
: the County OF Alexandria, on the night OF the
2lst instant" George d. Serat, witness
before the coroner's jury. testified, that On
the morning of the DIST instant, betweea the
hours of 3 and 4 o'clock, he discovered a
, horse and cart, which had fallen over the
bridge lately built over lloof's Run, and
under said cart lay the body OF John W..
Young, entirely dead" Thomas Hunting
ton. another witness, confirmed the statement
of Serat.
We take this opportunity to call the atten-
ton of the proper authorities to this bridge,
over Hootf's Run. 1t should either have a
railing, or be widened. As at present con-
etrueted, there is only space enough for one
vehicle to pass, aud on dark night it is dan
gerous to drive over it.
SIZES OF REAL ESTATE The following
sales OF Real Estate were made on Saturday
last, at public auction, by S. J. Mccormick,
auctioneer -
A tract Of land in the county of Alexan-
dria, containing about 2G0 acres, being the
property of the late DR.. Il b. Alexander,
sold 20 James Roach, for sol per acre.
a tract Of land, adjoining the above men
toned tract, with the Factory Building and
Water power thereon, containing about >,
acres, sold to James Roach, for $40.
A lot of ground, on King street, between
Pitt and Royal, adj lining Sarcp:a Hall on
the east, 10 feet q inches front, and so feet
deep, sold to W. If. Mcknight, for S3,4O0.
a lot of grourd, with one large brick
building, and enc smaller one, on the corner
OF King and Commerce streets, sold to H..
S. Mar,io, for s. S25.
i 10. of ground, on King street, adjoining
the above, on the west, sold to Samuel
Troth, for $50.
A lot Of ground on the west side Of Fair
, fax street, letwccn Princess and O:onocc,
90 feet front by Go feet deep, sold to Wm.
hurley, for $50.
RAILROAD MEETING The annual meeting
o. the Stockholders Of the Alexandra, Lou
: d)un and Hampshire Railroad, will tako
: place at the Office of the Company, in this
city, on the 7th Of September.
We learn that on Thursday morning last,
too striking weight of the town clock IN
Warrentou, fell with a tremendous crash,
seriously mutiating the interior Of the Court
House. The weight was over 70O pounds.
1t fell through two floors, and lodged in the
basement. Workmen are busily engaged
repairing the damage. Fortunately, the
building was closed at the time.
Among other appointments OF Bishop
! Meade for this ialI, we fad the following
The 29:h and 30h of September, Charles
town, Jefferson county; the l5t of October,
Harper'r Ferry the Cd and 81 Of October,
| Saepherds.own 4tb, Martinsburg.
The Prcsbytcry of Winchester will meet,
a. its next stated meeting in the Second Pres
by.erian Church, in this city, on the LIST. Sep.
tenber.
TIE FAIR AT RAPPAHAYN OK STATION.-A
correspondent writing to US, from Rappahan-
mock Station, soys -" According to notice
published, q Fair was held by the ladies of
this ncighborhood, in an unfinished building,
at this place, few days since, and the ladies',
, by their Industry, skill, and good taste, so
: arranged the house that the appearance vas
magnificent, being ornamepted by handsome
: drapery, and all kinds Of fancy articles, which
, could only be made by the delicate hands of
woman. The dinner was sumptuous, and
was serve up in handsome style--abOunding
10 every variety the city or country could pro,
duce. The meats, in quality, surpassed any
thing ever saw. The candies, cakes, ice
cream, custard and melons, were very supe-
, rior: and to crown the whole, the company
t was large and contributed literally. The
= amount taken in was $300."--CHlppcr OJS.
STOLEN HCRsE.--Mr. Moore, resident of
Alexandria, came to Fredericksburg yester-
day in the Northern cars in search Of horse,
stolen from him about the 81 Of August. He
, UNEXPECTEDLY found the object Of his search
, at the head of Commerce street, attached 70 a
8 wood cart belonging to Horace Sorrell. Mr..
S, it is said, purchased tue animal claimed,
n from man named Waller. now living in A.
exandria. tut formerly Of SpotsylVunia. Dir.
Moore still has the horse in his possession,
and will take him back to Alexandria, where
Q he can be readily identified Fired Recorder