Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26
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TO Adjournment, Oh Tuesday night, both
branches OF the City Council met last T ght,
when the consideration Of tie proposition
from the American Coal Company, for the
renting of certain wharf property, north of
the Fish Wharf, was resumed After a
lengthy debate in the Board Of Aldermen,
the following resolution was adopted -
Ayes--Messrs. Armstrong, Lambert, FGw !e
Tho. Smith, and Reid. No-Mr. Taylor.
Resolved, That the Committee in charge of
the subject be instructed 10 close a contract with
the American Coal Company, on tho basis pro-
posed by that Company, In their comm unlcatlon
OF the goth instant and teeyfaphc dispatch OF
this date, with such notifications as they may
be able 10 obtain.
The Geographic dispatch ferred 10 in the
resolution, releases the use OF the Fish Wharf,
which by the original contract, the Company
wefe to have the use Of during that part of the
year when II was not occupied for the accom-
modaiun OF the Potomac Fisheries, and Tor
which the Company were 10 pay rent OF 800
per annum
The resolution as adopted by the Board Of
Aldermen, was forthwith communicated to
the Common Co"uciI, where it met with d.
termined opposition from Messrs uaiiowell,
q. II. SmoCt, !. l. K'rzer, and }. z. Smith.
A motion to indefinitely postpone tho Whole
SD; jsct was lost by the following vote:
Ayes-Messrs. McVeigh, Kinzer, George H.
Smoot, HalioWell, j. =. Smith, Jameson and
J b. Smoo,-7.
Noes-Messrs Markell, Alexander, Dorsey,
Eastlack, Stansbury. Richards, Summers and
Nails-S.
After a further debate, participated in by
Messre. krzer, q. H. Smoot, Estlack,
Jameson, Richards, Jas. p. Smith, Dorsey,
and Hallowell, a motion to lay the VIII Ile
sui ject on the table was carried
Ayes-Messrs. McVeigh. Kiuzer, George H.
SmooI, Stansbury, Easiack HailowelI, Dorsey,
!. =. Smith, Jameson. J. b. Smoot, Richards,
Alexander ard Nals-l3
Noes-Messrs Markell and SumnieIs-2
Both Boards then adjourned.
HARrER's MAGAzINE.-We have received
from Mr.. George +. French, the December
number of Harper's Magazine. This nun-
Der commences the eighteenth volume OF
this very popular publication. Is litcra-
ry and artistic resources are varied aed
ample, and the publishers refer to its past as
the best guarantee for its future claims upon
the patronage Of the public. The Magazine
il, also, for sale OF the book store Of Messrs.
James Eatwisie 4 Son, from whom we have
copy.
GINLErs-Mr. John 7 Creighton, No. 10
North Royal street, Ir9sumiog that editors
sometimes have OCCASION to bore (ss they are
very frequently bored, has sent Us an ustru-
meut for that purpose, made upon new
principle, which can be recommended. The
gmlet sent US torres admirably.
WAsulSGr y ITEa.. In the " asbington
Circuit Court, on Wednesday, WAS taken up
the sui. OF Gen. Roger c. Weighiman against
the Corporation Of Washington Tor damages
sustained by him from tie falling Of the
iron bridge on the extension OF X street
west, over Rock Creek, 10 Mag, 1854.
The Fisher Girl, the ezqaisi;eiy-beautiful
piece of sculpture, executed by Mr.. Barbee,
has been placed ID the room occupied by
Mr. Bartee, in the basement Ut the Capitol,
the same until recently occupied by the CON-
mssioLer OF PubHc Bulldogs.
Messr-. Gait 4 Bro, in Washington, have
opened their large ard beautiful new Watch,
Jewelry, and Me;a-Ware Store, on Penu-
syivania avenue, between Sixth and Seventh
streets.
The New Ogleans En- glisL Opera Company
are winning golden opinions from all sorts
Of people," their performances being night
ly attended w brilliant ano fashionable au
d'ences, who unite IN high commentator Of
the various artists c. IMPOSING the Troupe.
Two marines from the Navy Yard. named
King ADD Morris, were arrested on Monday,
by officer Daw. and, altr examination at the
guard-house, sen, to jail for trial at Court,
OF chrrge Of stealing son'e Bottles OF cham
payne from Mr.. Is. Jost, wine merchant.
A man BY the ntme Of Rou1. etra' ger
IN washington, com @httu sh'Ciuc uu uS"'
day morning, by taking lsudauum, at biz
boarding house on Capitol Hill. He was
out Of employment and in destitute circum-
stances.
Prince GEORGES COUNTY, MD Mr.. W
j. Beall has sold to Mr. Albert B. Berry the
farm known as Gre snwood, formerly own.
ed ty the late Thomas B. Crawford in BIn-
dcutturc district. 1t contains 200 acres,
aud sold for 81 per acre.
Tie farm belonging 10 the heirs of the
late Joseph l. Jones, esq in Evansville dir
triet, vas recently sold for SIS 600, or S42
per acre. 1t lies on or very near the !ne of
ihe Baltimore and Washington rs!lroad.--
Marlboro GOSeHe.
rEJHE FOLLOWING goods are now for sale
1 at lowest prices having been purchased
from the manufacturers tor cash, viz Wagon
and Carriage Ilubbs, best Bright Springs,
Swede hon, and 1himble Ske!ns. and Pip.
Boxes: also Just received full assortment OF
E,irbauv's Counter and Platform Scales