Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-30
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| CANAL MATTERS ---Recent information
from Dam No 4 gives us to understand that
boats will be able to pass that place on to-day
or Tomorrow. We might now safely state
that the canal is in a navigable condition
throughout its entire length. There are DC
boats loading at our coal wharve= yet; boat
men still refuse to take on shipments at
tbs reduced price. and the coal companies
do not seem inclined to accede TO the boat
meu's demands for an increase OF freight
Quite large number Of boats are tied up at
this place, from which their owners declare
they will not move them until Il fixed price
is set for transportation We seriously hope
an early settlement may take place, but tear
that hope will DOT be realized, simply because
the coal operators distinctly say they cannot
give the price demanded. and the bostmen
determiDedly assert that they will not boat q
ton Of coal until they are assured fair re-
tDuueration for their labor. Tins matters
stand in a painful statu quo.- Cumberland
Ciciiian.
The WEATHER-The thermometer stood
yesterday, at noon, in the shade, at go. The
nights, too, lately, have been oppressiVe!y
hot. Many deaths from sun stroke and ex-
pcsure to the heat are mentioned 10 New York,
Philadelphia, and Baltimore. Great care
should be taken to avoid unnecessary expo
sure, to abstain from drinking cold water
whilst the person is heated, 81.
PREsENTATIoN-The Rev. John Cosby, the
Episcopal minister at Sharon Chapel, in
Fairfax county, was presented by the congre-
CATION on Sunday lat, with a beautiful copy
of the Bible. Mr.. b. w. Frcbel, on behalf
of the congregation, accompanied the pre-
seutation with some appropriate remarks; to
which Mr.. Cosby responded in very happy
and touching address The ceremony was
witnessed by large concourse, aud was a
truly interesting spectacle.
ODD FELLOWS EXCURsIoN.-WG understand
that the Committee Of Arrangements Uf PO-
tomac Lodge, visited Glymont on Monday,
TO make arrangements for their Excursion,
which is 10 take place at an early day in
July. The precise time will be made known
ln few days.
With the exception of the heat (which is
too great for con- tort) the farmers are having
fne weather for gathering and securing their
wheat harvest. We learn that the corn Is
growing finely.
WASHINGTON ITEMS.-The new Police bill
has passed both branches of the City Coun-
Gil, and now only requires the signature Of
the Mayor to become law. The bill gives
to the police force a new organization, and
adds materially to its strength, in point OF
numbers.
\ promising young man, the SOD OF Gen.
Weightman, who was at College in Virginia,
| died last week, and bis remains were yester-
day brought home to this city for intermen',
escorted by four of his fellowstudents as pail
| bearers.
The Criminal Court, on Monday, proceed
cd with the trial OF James P. aud John 5.
| Dcvlin, for the murder of Thomas q. Berry,
on the G!h of April last.
The son of Col. Vim. G. Flood, whose dis
appearance on Friday has been mentioned,
returned home yesterday in good health, but
recretting very much the uneasiness he had
caused his parents.
Mrs. Isaac f. Morse, vice regent of Louis
iana has lately forwarded to Mr.. George W.
Riggs, of Washington, Treasurer of the Mt.
Vernon Association, check for 81 900.
Last night, man named George W. Beach
who enlisted on the 231 instant in the Uni
ted States army, under the recruiting officers
now in our city, died very suddenly at Yeates's
Hotel, Seventh street. The deceased bad
been very intemperate, and his untimely de-
mise was the result of bis habits. The in.
guest developing the above facts was held
this morning. The deceased was about
twcnty-three years Of age. and was native
Of Fairfax county, Va Wash. Star.
Two persons have died in Washington,
this week, from the excessive heat.
e AW Avn EOTITY REPORTS FOR SALE