Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-12

parcel we're found on Thursday night 10
house in this place, and the inmates OF the
house taken into custody. 1t is probable
detection and punishment OF oil concerned
will follow.
OMNIBUS FOR THE FAIR AT CLARENs.--W
are requested to say, that one OF Mr.. Lath
ans Omnibuses will leave the corner OF hlpg
and Washington streets, to-day, at l., 2, !
and o'clock, for the Fair in progress q,
Clarens, near the Theological Seminary
The lare for the round trip will be 81 cents
ARTIsT.-A letter from Rome says, that
John g. Chapman, native of this place, and
distinguished artist, is still residing in Rome
with his family. His views Of the Roman
Campagna are exquisite.
THE EXCURSION OF THE YoUNG CATHOLICS
FRIEND SOCIETY The Young Catholics
Freed Society had most delightful excur-
sion on Thursday last. They embarked
about O'Clock 10 the fine Steamer POwhatau,
which was crowded beyond precedent 10 any
Alexandria excursion, and reached Glymont
some time alter III O'clock; the number on
board and the heavy adverse wind having
checked the progress Of the boat considerably.
Here the passengers, numbering by various
estimates from 500 TO 1900 dispersed; some in
quest of shady places to dine; others to look
up water sources, &c, &c. A large num-
Der wended their way to the saloon, which,
though large, was soOn filled. 1t is foe,
open, building, situated about six feet above
the ground having the root supported by
pillars with curtains to let down between, In
case of bad weather. Here the dancing i'm
mejlately commenced, and under the excel
lent supervision Of MIR. Hugh Latham, who
kindly consented TO assume the direction ot
the floor, was kept up with great animation
during the stay oil the party.
A number Of ladies attached to ST.
Mary's Church had provided q fine dinner
and supper 10 o dining room, back Of the
saloon, aud we're literally paronized. An
other portion were actively engaged in the
sale of ice cream, and other refreshments, all
day, and still another dlsposing OF splendid
Bouquets. They had undertaken a work Of
charity, and they carried it on with their
usual energy. A Sois fountain, furnished
gratuitously by Mr.. j. l.. Kidwell oil George
rowu, also di peused its refreshing beverage
TO the thlrstng multitude.
At4 o'clock, about a hundred moro per-
aJ ,ka and or
about half left on their return, reaching A.
exandria at quarter before seven. Inc rest
did uOt get hume until II.
One OF the most interesting features of the
occasion was the presence OF about two hun
dred children attached to 81: Mays Sunday
School, who N arched through the principal
streets, between 8 and 9 o'clock, headed by
Esputa's Band, and marshaled by their Su-
pernteudent and other teachers. more
joyous looking party could scarcely have
been imagined.
EverytnlGg passed off very agreeably; the
weather was delightful, and all seemed to
enjoy themselves. The Society have doubt
less made very handsome sum for the CHAIR.
,y they have IN view, the building of Free
School house, which, considering the large
nun Der Of poor children in Alexandra, and
III. small amount o the funds appropriated
FIR their education by pub!lc Authority, will
be lasting beueiactlon to the community.
Mr.. SLATER's GARDEN, NEAR ALEXANDRIA.
If a man il considered worthy vi praise
10 making Two blades Of grass grow where
only Que grew BEFORE" how much more So Is
he who takes few acres of barren, unpro-
ductiye land, aud, by his own unccaslng ana
energetic industry, cOnverts 1t into very
uaradise OF vegetation aud beauty. Such
were NV re .ctious AZ ! wandered yesterday
over the hrshIy-cutlvated grounds OF Mr..
john Sitter, situated oa the banEs OF the
beautiful Potomac, a short distance north OF
this clty, and admired his mammoth produc-
lions 10 tue fruit and vegetable world. acres
Of cabbage and other esculentS; magnificent
rhubarb OF PIE plant, one stalk oil Whioh
would serve TO make bali dozen plrs. but
above all his luscious Strawberries OF almost
every variety, some of the Nictorias which
saw would take but four OF them 10 weigh
quarter of pound; but tor bearing proper
ties a French variety takes the palm, singlc
plant containing tOrty-,ix ripe berries OF
large size and exquisite favor, besides dozens
of uuripe ones. y tew SUCH plants as these
would almost supply small family tor the
season. | thought there must be some mis-
take in the name, as these should have been
called the NIcIOrias from the iecund'ty Of
the two. Bat the Oid Alice Maud holds her
own among the b2s;-being neSeI-!aiiing
bearer OF fruit of u luscious flavor.
I r,nlb nat hat COMPARE these rich prOdUc-
tive squares to an immense storehOuse des-
tined Tor constantly renewed supplies OF lux
uries aud substantia.s for your rapldlyIn'
creasing population, the most OF Mr.. Slater .
productions being sJd III Washington. J.
There are many more such magazines dot
ting the shores of our beautiful river, lar
more worthy Of commendatlon than maya
zines Of powder and bali, and other destTuc-
tive missiles tier. Corr. Of Wash. JHton
OFFICERS or WASHINGTON LODGE The
annual election Tor Oil ere Of Washington
Lodge, No. %, was held ON Thursday night
last, with the following resuIt:-JOhn a.
Miburn, W. NJ; William II. Lambert ,.
W.; EIward 5. Hough, j. W; George h.
French. Treasurer; D1ct A. W. Gray, Sec
Ietar,; Selden S. Peach, S. d; Doct. A. II.
Toison, j. D; John Shakes, Tyler.
GuAso.--It will be seen by reference to
our Marine list, that the ship Ellen Hood,
has arrived in Hampton Roads, with car
.,o of parnvian ;iuano, tOund ~ this port.