Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05


alent for any donations Of land that might
have been made: and thus Nj. Stovin had
been in measure repaid for his donations.
Gen'l. Eppa Hunton explained why the
resolution, he thought, should be adopted by
the Company.
AT the request of Lawrence B. Taylor,
Mr.. Miller withdrew his amendment.
+. NJ. Latham moved to amend the reso-
luton, so as to strike out all after the words
"liLcrality," and insert to the Company
Mr.. Porter accepted the amendment.
Mr.. Field moved to amend the resolution
BY adding "and he Mr.. Stovin having APP
peared in this meeting by his friend, and
asked the same"
Mr.. Brooke denied that Mr.. S. appeared
here through his friend to ask this favor. lie
Mr.. b. had asked it on his own resposibili-
ty, as an act of right and justice to Mr.. Sto-
vim. lie Mr.. Stovin had sacrificed much
for the Company and while all the other
original Directors enjoyed this privilege and
would continue to enjoy it, 50 long as they
were in Office Mr.. 5. was deprived of it
lie was opposed to the substitute which had
been accepted, but he had accepted 1t, because
it appeared better to meet the views OF the
stockholders. Had he known that 50 much
time was to have been taken up, or so much
opposition manifested, he would have with
drawn his propositions as matters stood now'
however, he should press the adoption OF his
resolution.
Mr.. Field denied any intention or desire
to place Mr.. Stovin in false position.
Il. Turner, jr., then offered the following
amendment.
Resolved, That inasmuch as John g. Beale Of
the county Of Fauquier, gave, without compensa-
ton, to this Company, the right Of way for dis
lance of over two miles through his lands III said
county, that free passage over the road oi THIS
Company be extended 10 him for his lifetime
Mr. Turner was opposed to the whole dead
head system, and should vote against the re-
solution lie only offered the amendment to
show how many similar cases Of liberality
to the Company could be brought forward,
for like action upon the part oft the Company.
The question was then taken on the amend
ment of G. Field, and it was decided i'll
the negative.
Mr.. Turner's amendment was next voted
on; and it also was defeated.
The motion then required on the original
resolution, upon which Stock vote was taken,
which resultcd-For the adoption ofthe reso
luton, 2,530-Against it, 1906; SO the reso-
luton was lost by Go majority.
Henry Shackelford rose to make an expla-
nation. lie said it had been stated, in the
debate on the night previous that the ex-
penses of the Directors last year, was $50,
but upon an examination OF the books, he
had ascertained that the expenses were only
Sl97.
b. II. Berry offered the following resolu-
ton.
Resolved, That in view of the importance of
land connection between Alexandria and Wash
ington as the most reliable passenger line for the
large travel about to DO brought over the road OF
hereby authorized and instructed 10 promote that
object, 10y extending the road of the Company TO
the northern line of the Corporation OF Alexan-
dra. is meet the Alexandria and Washington Rail
road, rs early and temporary arrangement;
and that measures be taken for the examination OF
the whole distance to the Long Bridge, with view
to secure the best facilities for the travel Of this
road.
Henry Shackelford opposed its passage,
and moved to lay the resolution on the table
H. Turner jr., also opposed the resolution,
and hoped the mover would withdraw 1t, to
which request Mr.. B. arccded; and the reso-
luton was accordingly withdrawn.
The thanks ofthe meeting were rendered
to the Chairman and Secretary, when on mo-
ton of Henry Shackletord, the meeting ad-
ourned yine die.
RrrLEuEN'S FAR.-We learn that the Al
exandria Riiemen contemplate holding a
Fair. to commence on the 30th instant. at
Sarepta Hall, for the purpose of organizing
more thoroughly their already efficient corps.
Volunteer companies are the hulwarks of
our safety: and we need only remind tn"
public of the commendable promptness and
gallant bearing of the Rilemen in the recent
troubles ut llarpers Ferry, to insure them
( entire success in this enterprise.
Jones, the young man who shot himself in
Washington, on Thursday, died the same
| dav. Considerable doubt is entertained rs
TO the purpose Of Jones, many surprising
that tie explosion of the pistol in the posi-.
ton he had il AT the moment it went off, WAS
not his real intent. and that at the worst he
only wished 10 intmidate his mother to bring
her to compliance with his demands for n
! new arrangement as to the salary he was re-
ceiving as a Clerk.
TME,rRE.-On Thursday night, the bene-
fit of Miss Charlotte Thompson Eyadne was
played, Mr. Hugh Latham appearing rs
| Ludovico. The performance throughout re-
fected credit on all engaged, and Miss
/ Thompson, rs Evadne, fully sustained the
reputation she has enjoyed in the different
| characters she has personated during her
engagement here After the play, Miss I.