Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18
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DEMOCRATIC STATE CoNvENTI)N.-As we'll
"a we can ascertain from the expressions Of
opinion by the Democratic papers of the
State, there is decided preference for Alex.
andria, as the place for holding the Demo
cratic State Convention. The Rockingham
Register, which at first preferred Staunton,
now says:
Public opinion seems now to designate
Aerdndrta as the proper place at which the
next Democratic State Convention shall be
held. We have sisnifed our preference for
Staunton; but We have no objection In the
world to Alexandria. Indeed, with the ex-
preston OF opinion already made, we prefer
Alexandria, as after the nomination. il the
choice Of the Valley and Of " estern Virginia
generally should happen to be the nominee,
no one can complain that the Convention was
governed by undue local influences. Alex
andria is larger than Saunton, and can bet
ter accommodate the Convention, although
the latter place would do all it could to make
the members of the Convention feel easy and
at home. The Democracy Of Alexandria have
held meeting aud invited the Convention to
ncet there; and the democracy OF Albemarle,
in public meeting, have expressed prefer.
ence iOr Alexandria. So, 10 view Of all the
circumstances in the case, we beg to be under
stood as not now pressing the claims Of Staun-
ton. and as going warmly for Alexandria"
The Charlottesville Exponant says.--"The
Democrats of Alexandra have cordially ex-
tended to the Democracy Of Virginia soli-
citation to hold in their city the approaching
Gubernatorial Convention. We dare say
that Alexandria is as we'll suited for such
purpose as any place yet mentioned. It's
venerable agc-recent return to the body OF
the State cessibility--viciuity to Washing
ton and to Mount Nornon are all III Its favor"
The Parkersburg Newssa The press OF
the State are commencing to speak on the
subject of selecting the place for holding
the next GGbernatorial nominating Conyen-
ton. The papers Of this section are gener-
ally out in favor OF Alexandria.
The Fairmont Virginian prefers AleSan-
dria to all other places, and Richmond to any
place except Alexandria. "Lynchburg is out
Of the question--not whit more accessible
than Stanton, aud not near the territorial
centre of the State. Alexandria is very near
the centre OF travel 1t is the most conve-
nient point for all the Northwest, (which has
q large vote,) and easily reached By every
man 10 the State"
LADIES' FAIR.-The Ladies of st. Mary's
Church, long celebrated for their unsurpassed
ability in getting up fairs, will open ore,
tonight, at American Hall, in the story
below Liberty.
Though the time allowed them fer prepara-
ton has been very short, we are told that 1t
has been SO well employed, that this will be,
probably, the most attractive fair they have
ever had. Sets of jewelry and silver rich
ornamental work, elegant notions OF every
sort, and useful articles Of all descriptions,
will adorn the tables; while the inner man
will be provided for to the utmost extent OF
his wants. Flora, too, will add her graces to
the occasion, and if bright eyes and witch
ing smiles can effect anything, the state of
single blesscdness will suffer q terrible inva-
SIGN.
The object Of this effort is noble one; it
is to provide for the education Of many gone
ratious Of poor children in the paths of virtue
and learning; j. is to help to teach those whose
votes are, in time to come, to rule US, first to
rule themselves it is to lessen rowdyIsm and
vice in short, it is to endeavoT to bring up
the neglected children Of the streets as Chris
tians and patriots.
Besides these good and patriotic objects
for which it is intended, the hall which the
Young Catholics Friend Society is now erect
ing, will be an ornament to cur town, and
will supply, what is go much needed, good
rooms, fitted up iu modern style, for free edit
cation. Let all, then, lend helping hand to
the ladies.
EXTRAORDINARY CoRS-0ne OF the finest
crops Of Corn we have heard Of this season,
10 this part Of the country, was grown on
the farm Of Mr.. John COllard, in Fairfax
county, few miles from this city. MIR. Z.
has left at our cfice number OF ears OF tho
different varieties, and we never saw larger
or better filled, and the grains are Of an anu'
sual size. Mr.. G. informs Us that his entire
crop will equal the samples left with Us, and
that the yield far surpasses that OF any crop
be ever raised. The corn crop OF Fairfax,
this year, has generally been good. The
lands in the county, it has been proved, with
proper culture, are as productive as any IN
the State, and it is With pleasure that We
chronicle the success of her farmers.
BURGLARY.--The Book store of Mr. George
f. French, on King strcer, was entered on
Friday night, and robbed Of s. or So in
change, which was 10 n box IN the money
drawer and several gold pens, amounting IN
value to abou. $50. The burglar or burglars
entered the store through the front door, the
lock of which was picked, and the door thus
opened.
Almond & Payne, whose store at King
George C. H., with it's entire stock of goods,
was consumed by Ere, on Sunday night last,