Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24


ment Of the Court, to u Lunatic Asylum.
Mcfarland VS.. Pritchartt. Ford and 9TH
ers-Action of tlespass. Jury remained out
about half an hour and failing to agree were
dismissed until this morning. Mt 10 o'clock.
A. Mcfarland and Brent kinzer for PLAIN
titfs: W H. Dulany. X. F.. Scott and W. L.
Edwards for defendants.
W. \. Slacum's Admr. vs.. Margaret A.
Carriers Admiration Of assumpsit on Il
promisory note. The jury were unable to
agree and were withdrawn. Brent MINER
for plaintiff; X. Z. Scott for defendant.
Ny. Partlow vs. l.. S. Pritchartt -Action
of debt OH II negotiable note. The counsel
commenced the argument before the Court,
on the exceptions taken from the decision OF
the County Court and the case was continued
until to-day. The Court adjourned until
this morning, at . o'clock.
pleasant EXCURSION Mr.. J. 5. Hal
lowell and his pupils, with few invited
guests, including his honor the Mayor, made
Il most delightful trip up the canal ON Satur-
day last. The day though threatening in
the morning, proved II pleasant one. They
went some distance above Georgetown, where
they had an opportunity Of enjoying the
beautiful scenery along the Potomac, and
returned to the Aqueduct, which conveys the
canal across the river at that point where
they spent some time examining that noble
work Of art which cost hundreds of thousands
of dollars, and which is 50 intimately con
nect.d with the coal trade Of Alexandria,
They tten returned rs far ~ Arlington
Springs, now under the management Of
MesSrs. Beveridge x Co., who have fitted
them up in the most delightful manner for
the accommodation Of visitors. Here they
spent the balance Of the day most agrccably,
partaking of IL variety Of refreshments, and
finally finished of with beautiful May par
tv gotten up for the occasion by IA number
of the pupils. They then returned home,
reaching town about o'clock, all having
been highly pleased with their days enjoy
ments, the ride up and down the canal in
Capt. Moorcs Flying Cloud" not being
the least pleasant part of the Pic Nc. The
late "Uld man eloquent" upon whose grounds
the Springs are situated, was not there to
welcome them as lie was wont to do, for he
too has been called to join those of Revolu-
tionary memory, in the world Of spirits,
never more to lie seen by man.
LrCTuRE.-The Methodist F. Church was
crowded on Sunday night last, to hear the
lecture of Rev Mr.. Lanahnn, on Which is
the true Church." in answer 10 II lecture vn
the saline subject by Rev. Dr. Ryder. The
next lecture will bo on Thursday night week,
and the course will be concluded on Sunday
night. the 9th Of June.
it is understood, we believe, that Rev.
Mr.. Norton, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of
Warrenton, Va, has accepted the call re-
Gently made by the Nestry of St. Puuls
Church, in this place and will soon assume
the duties Of Rector of that Church. He is
an excellent and pious gentleman and de-
servedly respected.
WASHINGTON ITENs--AN lNCENDIARY FIRE
took place on Sunday morning, about half
past twelve o'clock, whereby the large but
happily vacant ice-house belonging to Mr..
Middleton, ice dealer, and situated below
9th street west, near the Georgetown canal
basin, was totally destroyed. Some negroes
living in a house hard by ran Il close risk of
being burnt to death, not until their doors
were broken in by axes did they seem to
know their house was III flames.
DEATH By DRowNING.-Three young men
two brothers Knight and one named Ed
Green-wrre swamped III i skitf near the
the south end Of the bong Bridge Yesterday
and the latter was drowned, He was about
:2,2 years OF age, and resided on l3I street
Island. The body was subsequently, rec"S'
cred. The other occupants Of the skif were
rescued by another boat.
New SYNAGoGu E.--The ceremony Of NOV
ing into new synagogue Of the Washing
ton Hebrew congregation, at the corner q
9th anal u streets, took place on Friday at
ternoon, at half-past six o'clock. May Goth
with full attendance of itS members The
usual ceremony was performed by the Rev
Mr.. Landshurg. minister OF the congrcga
ton: after which Capt. Jonas L. Levy made
q sL";t address I" the audience. Nat. Int
(toUNTEI RESIDENCE FOR SALE.-l of
" fer tns sale my residence. with nine acres ot
land, situated Oh the heights one and half mule,
west of Alexandria, on ia. Little River IuG.llke
the situation i, very beautiful and healthy. III II
delightful and rapidly improving "oighbcrhood
and near the Theological Seminary.
The improvements are u acw and pleasant two
~. story DWELLING with ,ix chambers, pariOr
III dining r"oIg and Kitchen. and handsome PiazLs
IN front. Also, story and nall brick house, witt
four .uUms Tor tenant or seryant, dairy, smOS,
mouse. corn house, stnble-, 81.
deem II useless u give any turther lie ,.riptior
presume snS onc wishing To- purchase will cal
and see the property aud Judge Tor themselves.
w. b. CURSE,
| T.. ). viii ,clI bargain aud upon very VA :.
terms. For tern-, price, Sc, apply Ia uE adde's
w. ID. CNRSE, or
Me.sr-. CoRsE BROTHERS. Bankc~.
my 2i--colp Alexandria, va
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