Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-18
LOCAL 1T h M y

Will be delivered III Lioeity ihnh' '"'e"
The mere announcement will be sufficient
Every where the address has been reserved by
crowded audiences with delight and adm'ra
ton, as the production Of an accomplished
scholar, an eloquent orator, and true pa
triOt. And in the place so near the home
and the tomb Of the Either of his Country
and which shared much of his regards, the
interest of the subject will he increased, and
| the descendants of his old friends and neigh
b ,rs will listen with heartfelt pleasure to MIR
Eyerett's delinea,ion of bis character aud
eulogium upon his virtues.
A NATIONAL FoUNDRY.--The resolution
recently offered in the Senate, by MIR. Ken
nedy, of Maryl inssructng the Commit,
tee on Military Affairs, to inquire into the
expedency Of establishing National Foun,
dry at Weverton, Md, has suggested the
rropriety of a similar movement on behalf
Alexandria, Possessing, rs it does, incIl-
tiles for receiving unlimited supplies OF iron
ore and coal by way OF our Canals, and K
passed means Of shipment to all parts OF tie
country, and Of access to the Military and
Naval establishments at the seat OF the Geii-
eral Government, it would seem to DO lmpos-
sible tc find place possessing advantages
FIR such an establishment equal to those OF
Alexandria. We trust our people and city
Authorities will take early steps to- set forth
our claims in the proper quarter. A pubic
meeting has already been recommended, for
the purpose of enisting the active efforts o.
our Representative aud Senators in the mat
ter.
RESUMPTION OF NAVIGATION ON THE CANAL
We learn from the Cumberland Civilian
of yesterday, that water has been let into
the Canal at that place, and the levels below
are rapidly filling; the ice has melted, and
boats will begin running to-day. The ClvI-
liam adds:-"Boats are now loading both at
O'-'
berland Coal and Iron Company. BY next
week We can hope 10 see lively business
doing on the canal. Some few companies
will not ship much coal at present. but we
are told the Borden, Frostburg, American,
Detnold, and Cumberland Coaland Iron Com
pany intend shipping large quantities, as
rapidly as it can be forwarded, and as the
season advances the ether companies Will
follow suit. We have therefore more tiatter-
ing prospects for coed coal business on the
canal than We had anticipated lew weeks
back"
CHESAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL.-Wc learn
that there are large number of boats now
on their way down the canal, laden with
flour and grain for our market which are de-
tanned by the let ing off Of the water between
Seneca and the Great Falls. The same old
game resumed; suffer the entire winter, when
navigation is necessarily suspended, to pass
by, ard as soon a. spring opens draw oh the
water to make some triiilng repairs!- Wash.
Star
FISH arc getting quito abundant. Our
market ia now supplied with fine rock, perez I,
herring and some few shad. Prices as yet
are high Should the weather continue as
favorable as it has been for some days past
fish will come in greater abundance, and pri-
ces will soon be down.
washington ITrMs.- Mr.. EvERETT's DIS
uRsE on CHARITY. delivered in Georgetown,
Oh Monday evening, was listened to by a
very large audience, who were charmed by
the exquisite matter and admirable manner
al the learned and accomplished speaker
We understand that the very handsome a.
mount OF about $3.50 was realized.
Last evening at the Smithsonian lnstltu-
ton Mr.. Evsretts audit,ry numbered near
ly one thousand. The Mayor Of Washing
TN presided, and the Hon. Secretaries OF
State and Interior, were present upon the
platform.
CRIMINAL CouRT-In the interval of the
sitting of the Petit Jury, the Court meets to
await the action Of the Grand Jury. Yes
tsrday, at their special request, the Grand
Jury was adjourned by tic Court TIL tenor
row.
The BOARD or DIRECTORS of tho Chesa-
peake ana OHIO Canal were yesterday in SEES
sion at the City Hall, engaged in closing up
the business, prior to the election Of new
Board by the stock holders which will take
place Tomorrow. 1t is understood that the
Board of Public Works will lie in session to-
day at the same place.
MEDICAL observation-disclosures COL
LRGE.-To morrow evening, this department
will hold its annual commencement, on which
OCCASION Prof Schaier will deliver the sd-
dress. The very high reputation for signal
ability possessed by the Prof. ssor will no
doubt have the effect Of filling the spacious
lecture-rovm Of the Smithsonian Institution,
in which the ceremonies are to be conducted.
FIRE-On Tuesday morning, between Il
and o'clock, fire broke out in the black
smiths shop Of Mr.. Bezar, on Water street,
Georgetown. just west OF the lowest bridge
! over Rock creek. 1t communicated to the
neighboring shop Of Mr.. Hachtel, which was
also consumed. A great quantity Of tools
was destroyed. The fire was incendlary.-
Nat. Int. Of yesterday.
CRIME The existing state Of morality in
our city, calls loudly for reform. lncendia-
risp, hurglorv highway robbery riot and