Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-08

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LOCAL ITEMS.
ToBAcro.-We hope the time will soon
Warehouse here and also an Inspection of
Tobacco, which will induce planters within
the reach If cur market to send their crops
here. We understand that the culture Of
Tobacco is largely increasing in Prince
William, Fauquier, Rappahannock, Orange,
and all the counties bordering on the Orange
y Alexandria. Manassas Gap. and Central
Railroads. We do not see why Chewing
Tobacco rs well Of Cigars, could not be ad-
vantageously manufactured here, rs well as
in other places, III he sent to all parts OF the
country. The subject Of the establishment
of Tobacco Warehouse was agitatcd by the
City Council some time since. but no definite
action was taken. The matter is again re-
icrred 10, for the purpose of bringing 1t to
the consideration Of cur citizens, and those
most deeply interested in securing trade
from which 81 many nrighhoring cities, in
and out Of the State, are reaping rich re.
wards.
CouNrr CuuRr--FIrru Dl.-A rule was
awarded against twenty-one OF the twenty
eight drawn petit Jurors, who failed to ar-
pear at the Court House, six OF whom
having given satisfactory excuses, the rules
in their cases were discharged.
Commonwealth rs. VIM. Smith and Ellen
Smith, charged with stealing coat on the
18th of July. Verdict Of guilty against FL
len Smith, and not guilty in the case .! VIM.
Smith The former was ordered to be lmpri-
s"ned in jail for ten days, and the latter dis.
charged. &. f. Stuart for prosecution, IL.
W. Brent for the defence.
Commonwealth rs. q. W. J. Bell. OF an
Indictment for permitting unlawful gaming
at his ordinary. Verdict Of not guilty. c.
L. Stuart for the prosecution, &. W. Brent
for the defence.
Commonwealth rs. Vim. King, indicted,
with two others for assaultns VIM. Kane,
on the 18th Of May. Verdict of guilty and
for SO fine, and the prisoner ordered to be
confined in jail for thirty days, and until the
fine and costs are paid. c. h. Stuart for the
prosecution, G.. W. Brent for the defence.
Commonwealth Us. 7. Huntington, John
Ballen.er and James Skidmore, on indict-
mcnts for retailing ardent spirits without
licence. Judgement against the defendants
for costs. c. +. Stuart for the prosecution
&. W. Brent for the defence.
The Court adjourned until this morning at
IL o'clock.
In the case of Pierce holland, which was
tried on Thursday, the punishment should
have read confinement for three months, in
stead OF thirty days, Us was incorrectly re-
ported.
THE TuEArRE.-Dccidedly the best per-
(nrmancc we have witnessed at the theatre,
land the performances there have been gene
rally very good, was the play Of Camille, on
Thursday night when Miss Thompson ap-
pearcd rs Camille Gautier, and MIR. Hill as
Armand Duyal both suSta ming their char
actcrs in \ manner that elected the highest
cnconiums from the audience, who, twice,
once before, and then after the conclusion of
the play, called the bewitchins actress, and
ACCOMPLISHED actor before the curtain. To be-
stow upon them their well earned plaudits.
In many of the affecting scenes between
Camille and Armand, so to life did they per-
form, that there we've few dry eyes in the
house. But it would be unjust not to accord
to the other actors and actresses, their iuii
need of praise; Miss Carr and Mr.. Robson
surpassed the expectations OF their friends,
and Miss Wren, Miss Prtchartt, Mr.. Craig,
Mr. Wren, Mr.. Lcake and Mr.. Sherwood
happily conceived their parts, and played
them well. The theatre Soers OF old times,
many of whom were present, declared that
they never had seen better acting. The
tnblraux were most beautiful. Tue enter
ta;nmcnt was decided success, and, IN ac-
cordance with the general desire expressed,
the Company have kindly consented TO
rcpeate Camille this evening the benefit to
be given to Miss Thompson. We feel sure
there will be a crowded house.
OYsrERs.-Our friend Keys has received II
cargo of very fine oysters from WicomIco
"a sample of which he kindly sent W., and
which were delicious.
DEATH FROM ArorLExy.-We regret to
learn that Mr.. PETER GooDiN. highly re-
spected citizen Of Fairfax County, died on
Thursday night last of apoplexy.
SANroRD's MISsTRELs give another en-
tertainment at Liberty Hall tonight. Fun,
wit, and good music abound. and all VII"
20, will be pleased.
MARRrAGr LIcEN>ES.-five Marriage Ii
ccnScs we're issued from the Clerks One"
of this County. last month.
WASHINGTON IrFMs-The young men OF
Prince Georges county. Nd, are taking the
initiatory steps for Tournament. to he held
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