Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13

citizens, though not an old man, and will, no
doubt make an efficient officer. Mr. Taven-
ner, the late Clerk, removes TO the West.
He has the good wishes Of all Cor his pros
pcrty and happiness.
RELIEF FIRE CoArANY.-The sevcnty-hrst
annual meeting of the Relief Fire Company.
no. 3. was held at the Hall Of the Engine
House, Oh Tuesday night. After the trans
action of some preliminary business, an cleo
ton for officers of the Company To serve for
the ensuing year was held, with the follow
ing result:
$. Shinn. President; J. W. Green, lSt Vice
President: W. B. Richards, Jr. End Vice
Presiden t: G.. II. Wilmington, Secretary; I.
W. White, Treasurer; 5. A. Green Comman-
der of Engine: K. IT, Nash, lst assistant: ).
r. Shinn. End do: G. j. Mcdaniel, Comman-
der of Hose: K. Roland, 2nd do; J. ". Shlnn
and L. lIough, Pipcmcn; Frederick li"lmer
and James Molair. Axcmen: W. +. Owens,
r. Owens, Il. Molair, Thomas Chauncey, a.
Myers, 5. Coleman, james Walker, b. +.
Langlv. George r. Wartield James f. Green,
II. Jacobs. and VIM. Chauncey, lloscmcn:
Saml Aubinoc. Henry Wltmore, and Edwin
Baldwin, Torch Bearers. c. W. Ncale and
John Birrcll were recommended to the City
Council for appointment rs Fire Wardcns.
The Company was never IN more flourish
ng condition than at present, having "A large
list of active members, who in time OF dan
Ger. are always ready with our other gallant
Firrmcn to render succor.
Opp FELLows' BALL.-Thc Odd Fellows
/ Ball. on Tuesday night at Sarepta Hall. was Il
brilliant affair, and passed off TO the entire sat,
i,faction of all who participated. The mu-
sic was deli ghtful, the supper fine, and the
company numerous. The dancing WAS kept
up until nearly daylight. We trust that the
excellent object for the promotion OF winch
the funds Of the ball are TO applied. will re-
! alizc 4 handsome benefit thcreirUm.
| The Loypox ILLUSTRATED NEw>.-Wc have
received from MIR. George t.. French, copy
| Of The London illustrated News for the Christ
mas holidays-truly splendid number
/ The cngravings are beautifully executed and
the subjects generally possess special interest
some Of them are quite amusing. The col
ored pictures accompanying the paper art
most exquisite. showing the perfection It
which the art Of printing has arrived
/ GROVER X BAKER SEWING MACuINE.-W'
have had one Of the Sewing Machines, made
by the Grover 4 Baker Company, in nse II
our family, and take pleasure in recommend
ing it for the beauty and strength Of the sew
ing done by il, and the great amount of work
it will accomplish in short time, The ma
chine is simple, and can be used by children
after little practice as well as by adults.
THE WEATHER moderated very much Yes
terday. The Mail Boat TO Aqua Creek con
tinues to run regularly, and keeps tract
omen. Of which several craft have availeC
themselves to reach our wharves 4 few
such days as yesterday, and away the ic
will 20.
FINE BEEr.-Messrs j. L. i 7. 5. Smoo
are now offering, at their respective stalls, il
the Market, Ia, Of very superior Beef, fat
tened by Col. J. VI. Harrison, Of Loudoun
See their advertisement.
NV MrsIC.-FrOm Mr.. John II. PARROT
we have received the Piccol"mini Schottlsch
bv {. W. Sabatier. and the Lui-s Mile
fua,lrille hy Julius RoQue.tr