Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-10

the following description of quite famou.
place for fishing and shooting, in this neigh
, borhood -
"lIell III lie is three miles below Aexan
dris, on the estate of the late Dennis John
ston, and was originally a part Of Lord Fair
faxs extensive domain in Eastern Virginia
1t Is vast expanse Of mud, stumps, water
piauts, and water, with here and there q
narrow strip OF dry land, just sufficient to
afford q dwelling place for its terreous inhab-
itauts, girted by WORKOUT embarrassment
for an attempt was made many years ago to
reclaim 1.-THE outer margin Of which is
washed by the waters of the Potomac river,
Hunting and Muddy Creeks, while along the
entire length of its inner border grow in
rank luxurance, and close set, large and
tall water-osks and sycamores, among the
exposed and twisting roots of which can be
seen at this season many beautiful varieties
of the marsh snake. Through this em bank.
ment the water has by long continued striv-
ings forced it's passage at many points, and
now rushes and dashes alternately in and
out, moving in unison with the river tides,
and wearing away slowly, inch by inch, the
dykes, until 10 u lew years nothing of 1t will
remain, aud the king fishers which now
build their nests in its rugged sides, will have
to seek some other hiding place.
He.l Hole is a grand, wild place, and, save
for the miasm and mosquitoes which reign
there prc-emineut, would be q magnificent
abode for those fond Of following the pur-
suits of Nimrod and Walton. la it the III !
game of Virginia long maintained foot
mold, and it has only happened within the
past few years that tramp through It's wild
recesses could be made without crossing
tracks of many red deer; now, however, ow-
ing to the pot-hunters--thUse pests of city
neig b b0rhood5-. antiered monarch, and
with him all the larger game, have been
driven away, and remnant cDiy OF the
emaller stock remains in sole possession of
this once wel-populated swamp. Butin re-
gard to its piScatoria qualities, 1t is now as
famous as it ever was, and the many moss
covered roots hidden in shady noCks afford
easy seats for those WHO, angling, angle Tor
the black-5acked perch.
This note was induced by an evenings
sport in He'll Hole. R,collecting that the
ieathered denizens OF this celebrated spot
had delighted my glossopharyngiai nerve
the latter part of last July, aud reasoning
on the principle that what happens once
will happen twice, determined to try my
luck a second time; 50 on Friday morning
last, myself and dog started down in skill,
and in an hour, with the aid of a strong eDb
tide, were padding slowly and gently
through one Of its numerous CUTS. My rea-
souing proved correct, for during the few
hours preee ling sunset, bagged six brace of
as fine woodcocks Us you would wish to sce."
THE RAILRoAps--The Alexandria cores
pendent of the Baltimore Sun Gays
The Orange and Alexandria Railroad
Company are pushing forward, vigorously,
their work between Lynchburg and Char
lottesville. At this end of the line the con-
veyaucc Of passengers through to the foot OF
King street within squirrePs jump OF the
steamer George Page, forms quito sn epoch
and for q short time each afternoon the
hurry and hustle remind one of New ! Ork
starring place. The Orange company yes
terday added two superb passenger cars With
modern improvements and finish.
| o. the Manassas Gap Railroad, tho new
bridge is now building and other work active
on the twelve miles between Woodstock and
Mount Jackson. The rails necessary for tho
| COMPLEXION VI lulS " ~ "a baNCu puiSp"oSN'
| understand, at a price far less than was
formerly paid, and the hope is confidently en-
tertained that they will get to Mount Jack
son in December next.
Coward" is also the watcbword OF the Al
exandria, Lludoun and Hampshire railway
Thirty miles Of this enterprise ls graded, aud
by the last of this moth or the beginning OF
September, the laying Of the rails will be
commenced.
The Washington and Alexandria Railroad
is in fine order, with obligiug Cfhcers. %
the River the steamers are plying with ire
ouency, having Captains Price and Baker IN
command, and all show the increase OF travel
in this region within the past few years.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal continues
in good order, and is doing large business
During the week up 10 Saturday evening last
nipe,y-tbree arrivals at the Georgetown col
lection Office were reported, OF which eighty
three were coal boats from Cumberland
bringing exceeding nine thousand tons OF the
product. The receipts for tho week were
about So, 500.-N@ Int.
The Criminal Court Of Washington, closed
its term on Saturday last. A number Of
criminals have been tried and sentenced
Public order now prevails to greater ez
tent in Washington than formerly. Crime
has been epressed-rowdies driven ot-ano
peace and quiet restored.
FxcuRsI,Ns.-The steamers Thomas Coi
Iyer and James Guy, and the barge u. W
p. Gusts, made excursions from Washington
down the Potomac yesterday. They were al
very we'll filed.
DHARLES HERNDON, CATE CONWAY 4
} HERYDoN,) ATTORNEY AT l. W. Fredercks
bnry. Virginia, continues to practice IN I'M
Courts OF King George, Stafford, Caroline, spot
, sylyania. and the town OF fredericksburg
Collections promptly made and RENTED.
: -REPEREN cEs.-
David Funston, Messrs. fo"ie q 20.
George W. Brent, Messrs Ca1'noVe" 20
Francis l. smith. McVeigh X Chamber
John B. Dainserlleld, Smoot, un'eT x 'o''