Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-02


bonds with the required security.
The trial of The free negro, who was arres-
ted some time ago upon charge of breaking
open and stealing meat from the smoke
house Of Mr. John Amber, Of this county,
was laid over until the July term Of the
Court, OF account VI the absence of witnesses.
The County Levy will be fixed Oh Friday.
Q.
CCLpEPER County, ITEMS The first Church
steeple, in this place-thss over the new Bsp.
tbs, Cburch-is completed. 1t is an octagon
spirO, lis feet in heighsh, plainly but neatly
finished, and can be seen great distance
around. II is expected that the Chorch--au
admirable piece Of WOrk--will be completed
during the year.
The South end Of the new Eerandah
Building is progressing rapidly. and viii
be completed early this fall. A beautiful
room il fitting up expressly for the Republi-
can Office
DR.. Ashbys large fine house is under way,
and several other private residences are 10
course Of contract. Our pleasant little town
is evidently going ahead.
We learn that An agreement has been en-
TERED into between L. 5. Alcocke, T. NJ. La
than and l.. z. Nelson, committee on the
part Of the town, with Messrs. Resmer j.
GJrley, Of Harrisonburg and New Market,
to pave with brick the sidewalks of our Main
street, on both sides, the entire length. The
money was ordered 60 be borrowed, by bonds,
10 be made payable in |, Q and year.,
which were taken by our townsnen, as soon
as offered, at par. This puts our bonds upon
an equal. if not better footing than any
others tered, any where in the State. Our
corporation is now entirely clear Of debt, and
therefore has good credit at home.
The following gentlemen were elected off,
GERS Of Fairfax Lodge, No 43, for the year
beginning the 24th of June last:
George D Gray. Wor. Master; Chas. T.
Cristemdeu, Sen. Warden; Robt 5. Lewis,
Jun. Warden; John W. Fry. Treasurer; L.
Turner, Secretary; williamson c. George,
Sen. Deacon; F. b johnson, JUG. Deacon;
Jesse l.. Burrlws, Tyler, and RoLt Alexan-
der, Chaplain.
The Tournament at Rappahapnock Sta
ton, in this county, will take place, we are
requested to say, on Monday next, the 9Th Of
July.
TIE Masons Of this place, expect to have a
Far and Dinner, ct Aug. Court, for the pur-
nose OF raising tuLds to aid in finishing their
Hall.
We have heard Of the death OF several har-
vest hands during tie excessive heat of the
pact week, from the imprudent use Of water.
Mr.. RI. Hudson lost u valuable mai; Mr..
James IaEcy lost ore, and others which We
only mention upon report.
Monday, the 5:h, is the day for the Fair
aud commencement, at GOrdonsviiie. Let
the fair ones have a .ar chance TO carry out
their praiseworthy efforts.
Harvest Is nearly finished, and we fatter
0uIself that the result has been much more
satisfactory than was hoped for.
Judge Field will hold special term of his
Court Tor this county, commencing 10th Of
Juiy.-Biue R.dge RepuG.
VIGILANCE CoNMIITEE.---The Vigilance
Committee meeting that va. to have taken
place last night. did not come of according
to programme." The derided tone Of the
ietters If HIS EZcel!eucy and His Honor
warned these waJc4ps that they were Ell
gagged IN very foolish and dangerous tusI-
ness. There is no cOmmuDity that would
| pat down any such disorder sooner than
Richmond. Inc Mayor knows bis RESPONSE.
| Gilty, and when required will always, we
venture to say, prove equal to the occasion.
| Will he not give the gamblers, and the un-
lawful negro assemblages, the benefit o! in.
creased vigilance. Ills Honor has fine
! field to win golden opinions ty breaking up
! the nest OF gamblers that infest Richmond.
-F,ch. Eng.
ACCIDENTAL letter from Linden Station,
on the Manassas Gap Railroad, dated jane
25 b, published iu the Front Royal Gazette
! says:-As the freight train passed eastward
! by this station, this mOroing, MIR. Peyton L
! John met with serious acc dent III attempt
| ing to get on the train willis: 1t was 10 mo
tioD; bis foot slipped. aud was caught between
the biodermost wheel of the tender and the
railing, and was crushed most horribly
Doctors Fisher and Stribling were called in,
who rendered very eficicnt medical aid
Mr.. John IL now doing well, and hopes are
entertained tha, nothing serious will accrue
! from the accident"
! CHARLES County Mp Our Farmers are
in the midst of their " heat harvest. Siuce oul
last issue We have made extensive inquiry
respecting this crop and heard nothing bu
gloomy accounts from every section OF TIT
county. The weather for several days ia,
been favorable for reapDg and securing the
crop.
Our Circuit Court met on Monday and
continued in session as Court Of Equity OF
Tuesday AID Wednesday. The argument OF
the motion for new trial Of the will case o.
Lowe VS.. Lowe, was heard by Judge Grain
and the prayer refused. Robert Ford, esq
of S., Mary's, as special Judge, occupied hi
Bench most OF the tIme.-P0H Tobacco Times
FAIRFAX ITEMs.-There is to be Sunday
School Procession and Celebration, at Fairfs,
Court House on Monday next. The DecIsrs
ton OF Independence will To read by u. IL
BIinc0e, esq, and an GRAFTON delivered BY IL
I. Brooks esq. The Rv j. Manning, o.
Alexandria, will address the audience 10 De
half of the Sabbath School cause.
We regret to learn that young servant
girl, belonging to MIR. j. 7. Rigg, fell iron
a cherry tree on Friday last aud injured her
self su seriously as 10 cause Der death oI
Tuesday lsst.fuD.tar Aers.