Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19
LOCAL 1T Il N 3

teIuaJ, tuo Siouu July
ment against Julia Rush, for receiving stolen
goods, true bill; and an indictment against
Wm. Smith, for grand larceny.
In the case Of the Commonwealth vs.. VIM.
Smith, on an indictment for grand larceny,
nolle prosequi was entered. No other bu-
sness of general interest was transacted, and
the Court adjourned to meet this morning at
10 o'clock.
THE CANAL-We learn from a letter re-
ceived from j. G. Stone, Engineer and Su-
rerintendent of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal, dated 10th instant, at Dam No. 4,
that the water was drawn off that Dam on
the 18th, and the repairs commenced. The
crib had been prepared, and the whole work
Of repairs it was thought would be completed
in one week We learn from the agents that
the supplies of coal at this place, and on the
way, below the dam, are sufficient to prevent
any interruption in the trade from this point,
even should the repairs not be compl eted for
two weeks.
BUSINESS on THE CANAL For the week
ending on Saturday last, 81 boats left this
place, carrying 9,277 tons of coal. Total
number for the season sos, transporting Co.
902 tons. There is falling OF OF Il boats
this week from the one previous. owing to the
break in the river DAM Cumberland Gle.
IMPROVED STEAM ENGINE AND PUNP.-Mr.
Sprinkel, of the firm of Spriukel aud Basford,
of Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Va,
i, in this city, at the Marshall House, where
be has for inspection an improved Oiclllating
Steam Eogine and Pump OF their own inven-
ton, and for which they have obtained
patent The Engine and Pump are simple
in their construction, and are said to work
admirably, not easily getting out Of order.
Judges speak 10 very complimentary terms
of this invention, and those interested, who
have not vet called on Mr.. S., will do we'll
to 60 and witness the working of this ini-
proved Engine and Pump.
DR.. Force, the Washington health COM
missioner, reports for April the whole num-
Der of nterments in the metropolis at lOO.
OF these 43 were children of fee years and
uoder, and five between GO and 80. Con-
sumption carried off II; scarlet fever, un-
usually severe, 81; all other fevers 1. Wash
iugtoh is remarkably clean.
Commodore John Rudd entered upon his
command of the Washington maynard on
Saturday. The usual salute was fred. Yes
seriay morning Com. Lavallette and family
departed for New York, followed by the
best wishes of host of friends.
VIsIrERs TO MOUNT VERNON The Steam
boat Thomas ColIyer took down a very large
number of persons to Mount Vernon yester-
day.
TIE Post Office at Friendship, Fairfax
county, is re-establisbed, and William Payne
appointed postmaster.
Cargo sale of Sugar and Molasses, impor-
ted by B. H. Lambert, will take place to-day,
on the Long Wharf.
MAY FLIES These annual visitors have
made their appearance, though 10 smaller
numbers and later than is usual.
Various German societies had May Fes-
tival, near Washington, on Monday.
VIOR HOUsEKEEPERS-W invite the
attention OF Housekeepers TO large as
sortment OF Enameled Sauce Pans and Enam-
eIled Preserving Kettles an article combining
cheapness with excellence, received direct from
the factory. They with many other articles
useful in housekeeping will be sold low, by
BARLEY TRIPLETT,
mylS Al! King street.
MORE NEW GOODS have this day re-
wi ceived splendid assortment of CLOl his,
CANSlMERES AND VESTlNGS, black and
fancy, ior Spring and Summer; TO which ] call
the attention OF my customers, and all who may
be in want OF fine and handsome suit. AT
No. %, South Royal street. ..
my !5-3t a. ;. kobiNo'N.
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE,
MANASSAS GAP r. K, MAY !, 1875.
rN AND AFTER WEDNESDAY,, 9Th IN
J slant. the freight OIL all articles sent on
this road 10 Strasburg and Woodstock Stations,
will Se collected al those places, except IN
cases OF prepayment in Alexandria.
WILLIAM S. JEWELL,
nv 3-tt Agent Transportation.
EDUCTION OF ARE-The fare at the
IL, MARSHALL HOUSE, corner OF King
and Pitt streets, Alexandria, Va, will hereafter
be s. 81 per day.
IL OMNIBUSES and PORTERS regular in
attendance az the arrival and departure OF the
GAYS and Boats }. h. Okl"Sbi'
my ST Proprietor
4 LEXANDRIA CANAL COMPANI-An
~ adjourned general meeting OF the compa-
ny, will be held at the Council Chamber. IN
The city oiAlexandria, on the ID Monday, (l4th)
o. June next, at II o'clock, a. VI.
my 4-2awtd ". c. iEATON, Sec'y.
4 YOUNG MAN capable OF teaching the
| ~ various branches OF English, together
win Latin, French, and Drawing. wishes a sit
ua,on as teacher in a pTlva'e family. Best re-
ferences as 10 character AMI capacity gwen
Address Box la2, Alexandria, Va.
| my l3-eo2w
nnpr,r ,ND SI-EAR AND SYRUP