Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-21
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the case. Verdict for plaintiff. +. L. omitt
for plaintiff Brent and Klnzsr for defendant
Com nwealth Of Va, at the relation o
Neale VS.. Edward S,ngSter. Verdict for the
defendant. C. Nesle and G. W. Brent FOL
plaintiff D. Funston for defendant.
Sylvester Cochrane vs.. Jacob SEeeler-
action on the case for malicious prosecu
ton. Jury sworn, and the plaintiff not te
ing prepared to proceed with the trial OF the
case, suffered non suit T. l.. Smith snd
D Funston for the plaintiff; Brent and Kin
Ter for defendant.
William +. Purcell VS.. Thomas Purcell
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to Judgment
of Alexandria County Court. Argued by
f. l.. Smith and Neale for the plaintiff; and
Brent and Kiuz,r for the defendant, and judg,
ment deferred till to-day.
The Court adjourned till 9 o'clock this
morning.
THE CANAL.-A letter from Dam No. 4,
on the Chesapeake ADD Ohio Canal, informs
Us that every possible effort has been and
will continue to be made to repair the injury
done upon the dam by the late f;eshet The
necessary timbers are on the ground, and
heavy force is at work constructing the cribs,
which, as soon as completed, will be swung
into their places, if the stage OF water will
Wa Enrthor informed that the
river at that point has fallen some five feet,
and that on Friday last neither loaded nor
unloaded boats were able to pass. 1t no un-
forseen accident should occur, in the latter
part of next week the repairs will be sutticlon'-
ly advanced to enable boats to resume their
regular trips. All other portions of the
canal are in good condition. n committee
of the Canal Directors, headed by the Presl-
dent Of the Company, appointed at the LAST
meeting of the Board, met yesterday at
Harness Bottom to inspect and report upon
the steam pump, recently overhauled and re-
paired at the machine shops OF John Beall,
ESQ.,, of this city. The result Of the eIamns-
ton has, we are glad to state, proven entirely
satisfactory to the committee.--Cumb. Tel.
BANK DIRECToRs.-Tbe following gentle
men have been appointed Directors on the
part of the State, in the Exchange Bank of
this city, Tor the ensuing year: |. Louis
Kinzer, D. r. Blackjack, and Isaac Buck
ingham.
THE YACHT REDEccA. This splendid little
sloop, belonging to J. Gordon Bennett esq
of New York, has arrived at Washington.
She is greatly admired for the beauty of her
model, and the neat style in which she is
finished and rugged, and Der sailing qualities
are said to be admirable.
SOFT CRABS We yesterday afternoon,
partook of dish of Soft Grabs, from MIR.
John I. Prices Saloon, Union street MIR.
p. always has the earliest and best in his
line that the season affords, and those fond
of such delicious eating can always find 1t
there, served up in the best manner.
We have received the June number Of
Frank Leslie's new family Magazine, contain
ing great variety Of interesting matter,
and many handsome illustrations. With
this magazine is also incorporated the Gazette
of fashion, containing the authentic fashions
of the season, with patrons and handsome
cuts, also many articles particularly interest
ing to the ladies'. For sale at the book store
of Geo. f. French.
Ga Sunday last, Meeting was held at the
Friends Meeting House, at llopewell, some
six miles from Winchester, being the quar-
terly or annual term Of the assembling ct the
Friends. Notwithstanding the inclemency OF
the day, there must have been seated within
the edifce at least seven hundred persons
Mrs. Cover, of Loudoun. opened and con-
cluded the services, between which trieuds
Janney of Loudoun, and lIallOwell OF Alex.
andria, exhorted in a very exemplary manner.
We learn, from the Southern Churchmau,
that there are thirty-two students In the
Theological Seminary of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, near this place. The
Churchmsn says This is smaller num-
Der than during many years past. We be-
lieve, however, that the great awakening
will lead many young men to desire to preach
the gospel, and We shall expect next session
a very large increase"
The Odd Fellows Of Potomac and Sarepts
Lodges of our city, are making arrangements
to attend the Anniversary Celebration of that
fraternity, in Washington, on the 18th inst.
Heavy showers fell in this ne;ghhoFh"od
yesterday.
NOR SALE-A large steam FLOUR MILL,
located on Smiths Wharf Baltimore-has
SIX pair OF best French Burrs, Steam Engine,
and Machinery, in first rate order, ready for I'M
mediate operation Water is supplied by an
Artesian Well on the premises-belng located
on the water in the centre OF trade. This MILL
has every facility OF manufacturing at the
al.