Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-03
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Georoetnwn correspOndeGt OF the Washing
top Star says:-"Boats from Harper's Fer
~ and intermediate points On the canal
are coming 10 quite freely, and we are much
eratifcd to learn that Loaded boate passed
| Dam No. 4, Oh Tuesday. The general IN
preston among persons employed upon the
| line is, that the coal boats IRON Cumberland
will commence arriving tonight OF early TO-
morrow"
The Cumberland Telegraph Of yesterday
says :--"Navigatiou will be resumed on the
canal to day. The work throughout Its
whole extent, ia now in good order. The
slide of rocks at the tunnel and the sand bar
formed at the seven locks, have been reno
we'd, and the breach in the tow.path, near
Harper's Ferry, as that In Dam No. t, have
been repaired so as to permit the passage OF
boats"
DETENTION. As the train on the Orange
and Alexandria railroad was coming down
Yesterday afternoon, when about four miles
this side of Gordonsvile, one Of the hues OF
the Locomotive burst OBTAINING the train
until another Locomotive could be got from
Gordonsville.
COUNTY CoURT.--The July term of the
County Court, commences on Monday; but
as that day will be observed as the AoniVer-
ssry of our National independence, the
Court will probably adjourn until TueedAy.
All the justices have been summoned, as the
ent of the county expenses will be
concluded, and the sum Of the county levy
fixed.
PIONEER MiLLs-We learn that the Pho
neer Mills are to be put in operation again
in short time Active preparations Will
be at once begun, and the Mills be ready by
the time the new crop Of wheat comes to
market. The -four manufactured at these
Mills is classified in New York among the
"faucy brands" and always commands the
highest market figures.
1t will be observed that the Board Of
Health, have Book open at the Se2Tetary's,
(Dr. Entwisle,) where all suggestions and re-
Quests relative to the removal of nuisances,
can be entered and will receive prompt at
tention.
FLOUR INsrECTloN.--We publish this morn
ing, a corrected report of the amount OF -four
inspected in this place. for the last quarter.
In the report as published yesterday, an er-
TOR Of 1000 barrels was made.
Amount of Flour inspected for the quarter,
ending June 80, 1858: Family, sos barrels;
Extra, 1923 barrels; Super, 1886 barrels;
Fine, 100 barrels; MddIings, 1872 barrels
Total 1908. r. TAYLOR, Inspector.
CLOSING EAERCIsES OF ST. JOINS ACADI-
AY.-The students of the above school, were
favored with very pleasant day 70, the end
of their 18th Session, on Thursday.
They assembled at 3 o'clock, arrayed in
their uniform and wearing the badges OF
their respective classes, and line was form
ed upder the direction of W. IL. Reid, Chief
Marshal, assisted by P. II. Hapraham, p. I.
O'Gorman, j. a. Clarridge, aad w. c. Mar
kell, the medals intended for distribution be-
ing displayed in front, followed by the ele-
CANT banner of the institution, tastelully |
adorned with flowers.
The procession passed by Royal, King, E
Pitt and Cameron streets, to Liberty lial, {
which was crowded to it's utmost capacity ,
with the relatives and friends Ct the students;
Including many of our most respectable citl'
zens, and several clergymen Of different de-
nominations.
As the clock struck four, the curtain rose,
and Eugene Dallas Ficklin, of Richmond
county, commenced the Introductory Ad- ,
dress After welcoming the audience, he
alluded 10 touching manner to the death
of G. W. p. Gusts, whose glowing address
81 to the students-when he distributed the
houors of the last several previous sessions,
were fresh in the memory Of all He con-
cluded by dcpIecating the criticism Of the
audience.
Hiawatha's Departure was then recited by
G. Vim. Hunter who was followed by j. {
Samuel Wimsutt, in a bold attack on the {
fashion of the day, entitled The Reign Of
Hoors; and r. Johnson, p. I. orc Irman,
and w. B. Price iu the humorous dialogue,
Self Interest. :
After the recitation of The Pearl Diver BY
III. CLAY Emerson, Walter Harrison Reid, of
Fairfax county, delivered m Grafton Oh Our
Country, concluding it with Longtellow's
beautiful apostrophe to the Union. Toe ora
ton was plain, practical one, aud was de-
livered in highly pleasing and graceful
manner, emitting me speaker to the highest
credit.
Patrick T. OGorman followed with the re-
citation Of The Tragical Story Of Major
Brown, one Of Hoods most comical produc-
tions. The Quarrel between Brutus and
Csssius was then given by 6. VIM. Hunter
and j. Samuel Wimsatt in style which
fully exhibited their ability. They were
loudly applauded.
Bryanrs Lines to Water Fowl, were re-
cited BY Willie f. Latham, in very sweet