Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06
LOCAL 1T K M 9 .

United States Court, on the oouthwest COT
ner of Prince and ST. Asaph streets, is rapid
ly approaching completion, and WILL we are
informed, be ready for occupation IN thu
course of two or three months. The style II
which all the work is done and the designs
for that portion remaining unfinished, re
fleet much credit upon the Superintendent
Mr.. S. L. G.. Morsell The plan Of the build
ing which has been in many respects altered
from the original is admirable combining
durability, commodiousness and beauty
The cellars are capacious, well ventilated
aud perfectly dry. The Post Office room, on
the first floor, is as well arranged and as eie'
CANT room for the purpose, with very lew
exceptions, as we have ever seen. The ceiling
Of this room, is to be beautifully irescoed
and the design for the vestibule, in three
parts, the centre representing the coat-otarms
of Virginia, surrounded with the United
States flag, with medallion trescoes on either
side, one representing United States Mail
steamer, and the other 0 Locomotive and
train of cars, with the United States Mail, Is
beautiful, original and appropriate. The
Customs rooms on the second floor, are also
admirably arranged, and are capacIous and
very handsome. The third floor is to be
used for Court room, and is IN no partlcu-
l.. ~ 10 N tho hnlI H.
ing. The iron star-ways are not the least
attractive feature in the house, being both
light and beautiful, and at the same time
very durable. The floors Of the first story,
as to be laid With stone, and the whole build
ing will be completely fire proof. The build
Ing is well supplied with water and gas, aud
is heated by furnace, constructed IN the
most approved manner The exterior OF the
building, already presents handsome and
imposing appearance, which will be greatly
added to when the adjoining house is remoV-
ed, and the grounds arranged AMI enclosed
by handsome iron railing, as they are to
be. We understand that it is proposed TO
purchase the adjoining house and lot, be-
longing to the estate Of the late Mr.. John
Adam, and throw the whole into one lot,
which would add greatly to the appearance
of the square, and be an ornament to the
whole city. Besides this, 1t would seem
absolute ly necessary to the convenience OF
the building. We hope that the proposition
will be adopted, as we learn the original ap-
propriatiou will cover the purchase of the
additional property, which il left as at re-
sent, will be an eye-sOre, and great draw
back to the appearance of the square.
EPISCOPAL CoNyENTIOy.-The Convention
of the Protestant Episcopal Church, for the
Diocese OF Virginia, will be held in Winches'
ter. to commence on the 10Th instant. For
the information of those who wish to attend
the Convention, we state that arrangements
have been made by our Railroad Companies,
and Mr.. Kemp's stage liue to Winchester. for
the conveyance of passengers from this city,
and return, at the price of four dollars for
the round trip.
TIE SpRINGs.-We learn that active exer-
tons are making at the different Springs
and Watering Places in Virginia, TO be rea-
DIV for the opening Of "the season. We have
the first note from the RockbrIdge Alum
and others will follow. The gay world"
will soon be on the move to the mountains
and the sea shore-and there will be varie,
t. of localities from which to chose a place
for temporary sGjourn.
Business on TIE G. Il 0. CANAL During
the week ending on Saturday last, May LIST,
% boats left this port, laden with coal, carry
ipg 10, 404 tons. The total number of de-
partures for the season thus far is $50, car
ryins 1906 tons.-CHn'J. CicHiaH.
REDUCTION OF FREIGHT on TIE CANAL
The companies shipping coal by the Chesa-
peake aud Ohio Canal, have reduced the
freight to Alex andTia, from Sl.25 to Sll5
per ton.
THE WEATnER.--The weather for the last
few days has been very varlable-wlth much
rain--too much for the farmers and fisher
men.
OH TIMEs.-Thc following advertisement
appeared 10 the Alexandria Gazette and Ad-
vertiser, March Is, 1901.
4 FARMER WAYTED.-An honest, active, IL
dustrious man. Of not a gentemaG0 who can
and will work, and make others work. | am
not partial 10 any country but, from my small
experience, would prefer German, as they are
commonly brought up to habits o! industry,
and know their duty. ! must confess that ma
tive would not be preferred. knowing from past
experience their habits 10 be inactive, VILE
away their time, 700 proud TO work themselves,
and 100 lazy 20 see that others do their Work as
ii OF ght 10 be done, lew. indeed, excepted.
a single man, OF middle OF ags, who can
bring testimonials Of his character, (and who
has not given to the habit OF soaking tctisFcy
crog ) would suit me best To such Il person,
promise good wages and good usage | want
the man nave described Immediately.
Shutter, Hill March S. 3. puLAEY.
Sun FIRE COMPANY IN fSOl.-We copy
from the Alexandria Gazette aud Advertiser
Of March %, 1901, the list Of officers of t c
Sun Fire Company elected on the 23d Of