Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23
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RAILRoAD.-The work on the arch over the
Canal and Turnpike, is progressing iavora'
bly,, and will be speedily completed. The
Engine house Gu the Depot lot, at the corner
Of Water and Oronoco streets, is under root
and Will soon be ready for occupancy. It's
confidently expected that the road will Dc 10
working order by the early part Of the sum-
ner, en- the first section OF A. miles.
INTEREST on THE MANASSAS GAP RAIL
ROAD BCND;.--The treasurer Of this Compa.
ny hes transmitted TO New York the amount
necessary to meet the interest On the bonds
Of the Manassas Gap Railroad Company,
due in that city, January lst, 1859.
Mr.. BorLANGER's Eating Saloon il Wash
ington, near the War Office, is the best estab-
lishment If the kind in that city-where
gentlemen with their families, or ladies, can,
at all times, when on visit TO the Metropo.
lis, obtain al the delicacies Of the season,
served up in the best style. Mr.. Boulanger
himself is most polite host, who knows his
business, aud how to entertain bis guests.
CHRISTMAS Every body-more or less
is preparing for Christmas. Christmas Day
this year falls upon Saturday--so that to
the laboriug man there will be 'lOng rest
from Friday evening to Monday morning.
ExANISArI9x AND CoScERT.-The exami-
nation OF the pupils Of Wentworth Seminary,
took place at the Lyceum Hall, yesterday,
before large audience, composed principal
ly Of toe parents and friends of the scholars.
The exercises were very interesting and the
pupils acquitted them selves in most salts
factory manner, rejecting great credit upon
themselves and their principal, Mr.. a. +.
Basslord. At pight, the pupils, assisted by
the Misses Daniels, Of Washington, gave q
concert for the benefit Of the Orphan AsJ-
luu. The Hall was crowded and the exeE-
cises highly applauded.
ELECTION OF MILITIA OrrICERs.-An cleo
ton for Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, First
aud Second Ma iors Of the 10th Regiment,
Virginia Militia, will take place at the Court
House, this morning, at 10 o'clock.
The FESTIVAL at S.repta Hall, is still very
attractive, and all who desire to spend au
agreeable evening, and assist good cause,
should attend.
Hlan WIND "A hesyy gale from the West
prevailed yesterday.
FUGITIyEs ARREsTED.--Some sever, i've
white and two colOred, Of the twenty-five Of
the prisoners serving out their time at the
Washington City Workhouse under conVic-
ton fJr various nisdemeanors, &C., who es-
capped On Monday morning, have been re ar
rested, al d restored to their place OF punish
ment. Some one or more of the same es.
capped ones, will very likely exchange the
wogkhousc for the Jail or penitentiary.
THE GREAT S,urn-wE STERN RIAL Road
ROUTE We are extremely gratife1 to be
atle to say that the rem aiming gap in the d.
rect Railroad connection between Washing
ton city aud Memphis, Tenn, will be filled as
early as the lst of September next. Already
this route is com pleteiy revolutinnizng traVe!
between the Northeastern and Southwestern
extremitics Of the Atlantic States. When
finished, it (the rCu.e) will bring five hue
dred passengers day though the Federal
Met rCpolis.-- WASH. Star.
The Washington Star Of yesterday otter
noon, says:--Wo last night enjoyed the plea
sure Of being present at one of those interest
ing little occasions when two loving hearts
become one by the sanction of the law and
hos. of witnesses The fair bride of this &C.
casion was Miss S Indiana Powell, daughter
of Grafton Powell, esq, and tho groom, Mr..
Edwin Dish, of Leeaburg, Va. a goodly
number Of relatives and Intimate friends were
present to offer their congratulations to the
happy loohln5 couple.
Capt. N. c. Meigs is forwarding the work
to completion on the new Senate Chamber,
which, he has promised, will be ready for
occupancy the lSt Of January next.
W. L. Litchfeld has lem arrested in
Washington, charged with stealing Sc in mo.
ney double barrel pistol, and a gold me-
dallion, from Mr.. Ellis, Of Fairfax county,
Va. The prisoner was remanded to jail, to
await requsition from Gov. Wise.
A MOTHER ARRIVAL.-Now receiving
n per Schrs. Hamilton, Exchange and Mott
Bedell, from New York, the following GOODS:
80 hhds. New CropN o., Mus, and Porto Rico
Sugars, part choice
u bbls Crushed Granuad, AMI Pulvd Sugars