Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-07
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ing was held on SATURDAY hiSh'' ~ 'ii' a.
mory Of the Mount Vernon Guards, for the
purpose of making arrangements for appro-
priately celebrating the coming Twenty
Second of February. Edgar Snowden, Jr..
WA, called to the Chair, and George I.
Wilmington. appointed Secretary.
committee of three were appointed to
prepare business for the meeting, who, after
consultation, reported through their chair
man. Morton Marye, the following resolu-
tons. which were unanimously adopted
Resolved, That We will celebrate the Twenty
Second of February: and that all the military,
FRENCH and other associations, and citizens gen
orally, be requested to unite IN procession Oh
that day. ,o.. c.,
>, Resolved, That the Mayor and City Council
h.. requested to unite i'll the celebration.
3 Resolved. That - be requested to deliver
nm Grafton; - to read Washngtons Farewell
Address; and - be appointed Marshall
4. Resolved, That committee OF seven he ap-
pointed to make all necessary arrangements Tor
carrying cut the foregoing resolutions.
The meeting then filled the blanks in the
third resolution, by selecting John Marshall,
esq, as Orator of the day; DR.. c. W. Chan
celIor to read the Farewell Address, and Col.
NJ. ID. Corsc. Chief Marshal.
A. j. Humphreys offered the following re-
solution. which was unanimously adopted:
Resolved. That the citizens be requested to sus-
mend business on the Twenty Second, and unite
in the celebration
The chairman appointed the following
gentlemen as the Committee under the fourth
resolution w. D. Stuart, A. j. Hum
nbrcys. John A. Field Geo Il. Wilmington,
Hugh Latham, W. i. Richards, jr., and k.
l.. Carne, .r.
On motion of James f. Towson, the Com
mittee of Arrangements were instructed 10
invite the Governor, Lieutenant Governor,
ana Attorney General Of Virginia, and our
Senators and Representatives in Congress
4 grand Birth Night Ball, to be given by
the Mount Vernon Guards, will close the
celebration Of the day
CANAL ToLLs.-The proposition from Mr.
REYNOLDS. the Maryland Commissioner OF the
Board of Public Works from the Third Dis
trict, to the Directors oi the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal. for an increase of the tolls on
Coal ON the Canal. was unanimously reject
ed by the President and Directors of the Ca
nal-thc latter declaring i'll their letter, i'll
reply. that any change atrrcsent in the rates
1 .l,l H. la.
interests Of the company and to the several
mining companies of Allegheny county, Ma
ryland.
MEETING or THE DELEGATES To THE RICH-
Moyp CoyvlNrIoY.-We are requested To
call the attention of the Delegates appointed
Ia attend the Richmond Convention, To the
meeting to be- held tonight, for the purpose
of making some necessary arrangements Tor
the trip. The attendance of every delegate
is requested.
RESIGNATION AccErTED.-rhc resignation
of Rev. J. T. Johnston, as Rector Of St.
PauPs Church. was received by the Nestry
of the Church. on Saturday last and very re-
luctantly accepted. Resolutions were unanl-
r,,usI,. nossaJ hv thc vestry rcprettinp the
necessity (ill-hcalthl which has led to this
resignation.
County, CorRr.-The February Term Of
the County Court for this county, commences
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