Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-23

chairs 10 the old Hall OF the House OF Rep
resentatives. About fifteen hundred yards
OF Brussels carpet with crimson draperIes,
will be sold at the same time.
William Hudson, a native Of Ireland, was
drowned on Sunday last, while bathing in
Rock creek. lie leaves wife to lament his
loss.
The Sioux delcgation-27 Iudian chiefs
under care of Mr.. Robinson, left yesterday
for their iar-otf forests in Minnesota. They
are comfortably and lancifully attired, each
to suit his own peculiar taste. They 20, via
Baltimore, Lancaster, Philadelphia aud New
York.
Sixty knights Templars, with regalia,
passed through this afternoon en route for
Boston. They are from Richmond, Va.
Toe Washington Commandery Of Knights
Templars will parade, in full uniform, on the
oath, Isl. Johns Day. to escort the Masonic
procession.
The Washington Light Infantry have de-
cliued the invitation to visit Monticello on
the Fourth Of July.
The June term of the Criminal court com
menced its session on Monday, Judge Craw-
ford presiding. The court opened and the
grand Jurors were called. Having seycrally
answered TO their names, they were sworn 10,
and Judge Crawford delivered the charge
The case of the Devlus for the murder OF
Berry on Capitol Hill was fixed for trial on
Monday next. By agreement of counsel, it is
expected that the case of Ieis!er and Johnson
for the Stops murder, will Immediately fol-
low. Messrs. Bradley, and RItolitfe are
retained for the defence in the Devlin case,
aud Messrs. Morris and Ratcile in the other
CASE L'aiOn.
RAILROAD INCIDENTAL correspondent Of
the Virginia Sentinel, states that ION the Dist,
Alexandria Railroad was at the bridge op-
posite the residence Of Mr.. Wallach, near
CIlpeper c. H., the Engine driver discover
ed man sitting on the rail OF the road,
with his head hanging down, as if taking
nap. All efforts were made to stop the tram;
though it being near the end of curve it
Engine struck the mar il lifted hiEl 8 or 10
ieet 10 the air, aud he fell fat on his back
IN the ditch, apparently hiciess. Captain
PAUL. rau the train back and took hliD nn
board, aud started back 10 Culpeper e. IL,
10 procure for him medical AID. While on
.he way back the man commenced talking,
remarklOg that they were carrying him the
wrong way. lie soon alter raised up his
head and said he was not hurt. lie then
rose to bis feet, remarking at the time 70
the writer of the article--"Stranger, you
gave me- thund ripg jolt halo! let me get
OFF, Capt p stopped his train to oblige
bim. AS be alighted on the ground, he
jumped up aud cracked his heels together,
aud babe adieu. lie called himself Jack
Brown, OF Culpeper."
DEATHS Mr.. George S. Neil, native of
Alexandria, but for many years an enter
prising mechanic, Ia tiuner,) of George
town, died on Saturday evening last. MIR.
n. bad many good social qualities, which
had won for him quite large circle of &C.
ouantauces. He was for many years an &C
tive member OF Covenant LOd &c, J. y. U. f.,
and his remaiLs were inferred in Oak Till
Cemetery On Monday afternoon, at o'clock.
We learn that JONES GREEN, esq, died at
his residence, in Culpoper county, on the
10Th instant, after long and palnfu! illness.
lilo was, whilst in health, a prominent and
useful citizen, and much esteemed by all
who knew him, for his many excellent quail
ties.
TAxEs.-The Alexandria correspondent Of
the Washington Star says I'VE learn that
the receipts into the Alexandria city treasu-
~ FOR the last ten days have been about
$4,000, the greater portion OF which has
been paid in during the past few days
This will moro than meet the interest on the
CITY debt, due on the l,t .! July. There
are lew other instances where over onc-!n'rd
of the y hole amount OF taxes LEVIED by
city government have been paid so soon al
ter the tax bills have been issued, as was the
case in this Instance"
GroRGrTowN COLLEGE The annual COM
msncement Of Georgetown College will be
bed this year On Wednesday, July the ith.
On the previous day toe graduating class vii!
give public defence Of the Theses IN Moral
Philosophy, Which they studied turng the
wear Ga the lay following, We may expect
the annual exh ul,ion of the Academy ii the
Visitation. lndeTendcnce day vii! Ia ceie-
hra,cd at the College on Monday, the 9th, hy
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