Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-28
By Yesterday Even,ng'i Maiia.
Leifer from WnrreniOn.

Correspondence Of tie alexandria Gazette.
WARRENroN, Oct. IA most melancholy
accident occurred yesterday noon, at Warren
ton function, which resulted in the death of
John Welsh, an employee of the Railroad
Company. 1t appears that he WAS intoxica'
ted, aud fell between the cars Of the down
freight train, crushing the left leg and right
foot. The engine was Immediately dispatch
ed to this place for medical aid, and Drs. Fish
er aud IIorner proceeded TO the Junction, and
rendered all the assistance in their power
He was provided with comfortable quarters
OF the Third Mile Station, but he died during
the night. The deceased was stationed at
the tank at Warreu;on Junction, and was,
from bis courteous and affable disposition,
beloved by ell who knew him.
Our County Court has been in session this
week. Charles Stott, who was arrested IN
Alexandria, for stealing q watch from Mr..
John j. Smith, had his examination, and was
committed for trial at the next term OF our
Circuit Court. No other business Of a pub
lie character was transacted. y.
FIRE At TIE INsrIruTI0S.-This morning
about / O'clock, a large brick building at the
Institution for tho Deaf and Dumb and the
Blind, was discovered to be on fire, and 10
a short time was entirely destroyed. The
building was used for the mechanical opera-
tons Of the Institution, and stood within a
few feet Of the main buildings. The Chapel
was several times on fire. and at one time 1t
was believed tina, the whole establishment
would be consumed The Augusta Fire As
ISOLATION was On the ground, pupils OF both
departments worked most creditabiy to stay
the flames. By the united exertions OF beth,
the c~orlasration was arrested. We haze
not learned how the fire originatcd.- Siam
ton Spectator.
The FAiR--A FLAT FaLURE.-The Rich
mond South says that it Is a fact which can
not be denied that the graud National Fair,
now in progress, is a laneotable and uunit!-
gated failure. The exhibition Of machinery
and stock is inferior &c any previously nad9
10 this city. Me!ancholy-lOokinS people wan
der about the desolats grounds, with faces
which Indicate anything but appreciation
Toe Stanton Spectator says, that a niue
son of Mr.. John A Hlrman met with a very
serious accident on Friday last, the wheel OF
a wagon having passed over his thigh aud
crushed it very badly. The little boy was
setting or the lock Of The 1agcp, from winch
be was thrown by a sudden Joit.
The Blue Ridge Republican sayE:-Were re-
gres 70 learn hat We. D.. Msliack, esq, lost
his yurse, contaioinie about $50, on bis WY to
Richmond, q few nights since. l; was, doubt
less the work OF a pick pocket. Another gea-
tlemsn lost his pocket book about the same
tiRe, at Louisa z. ii. Depot.
Mr.. q. W. N, Sims, Of Green county, an
nouneed himself on Monday last, az a candl-
date to represent Orange and Green counties,
in the next Legislature of Virginia. lie ad-
dressed the people ard was replied TO-
some poiots. by Dr.. Wooiioi., already q
candidate.--Biue Htdgs HGp"Itca".
The Richmond Enquirer has bcen enlarged
and otherwise greatly improved IN appear
auce. 1t is printed on new type aud Is bow
one Of the largest aad best papers IN the
State.
J. Q Carpenter, residing near Madison
c. H., died suddenly, on Sunday last, from
an attack Of cramp collie.