Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07
CAL ITEM 8.

vent the prosecution of the work the Lynch
burg extension Of the Orange and Alexan-
dra Railroad will be completed by Decem-
Der, when Alexandria will be connected by
rail with Memphis, Chattanooga, Mobile and
New Orleans, and the GREAT SOUTH WEST,
for the trade of which every city on the At
lantic seaboard is contending, and which
with proper exertions, the right spirit OF en-
terprse, and that liberality always exhibited
on the part Of our business community,
together with the superior advantages pos
sessed by Alexandria as shipping port, may
be attracted here as to its proper and natural
outlet. That the planters and merchants
along this new route may have an opportu,
tunity of visiting and Judging for themselves
of her many and great advantages, 1t Is suS-
gestcd, that as it is contemplated to cele-
brate the opening of the Orange and Alexan,
dria Railroad to Lynchburg, that the cele-
bration take place at this end of the line,
and that the Railroad Company, Corpora
ton, and Merchants and Citizens gene
rally unite in having on entertainments
worthy the occasion and which would
reflect credit upon the city, to which
the citizens all along the new line be re,
spectfullv invited. Our merchants and bu,
siness men are anxious for an opportunity
to make the acquaintance of those with
whom they expect to be brought into daily
intercourse, and desire to show them the hos
pitality Of our city, and this they think
would be a most fit occasion. The benefit
of having the celebration here would be
general, and it is hoped the suggestion will
be adopted.
County CouRT-FouRTH DAY.-D. III.
kennison and James +. Weems, who were
confined in Jail for petit larceny, were or
dered to be let to bail in the sum of fifty dol
lars each.
Commonwealth rs. Pierce holland, for com
hitting an assault upon Elizabeth johnson,
on the 2jth Of August, verdict of guilty and
for twenty-five dollars fine. Judgement Tor
the fine and costs and Imprisonment in Jail
for thirty days, and until the fine is paid
c. E. Stuart for the prosecution, ID. l.. Smoot,
for the defence.
Commonwealth rs. George Newsom for
larceny. Verdict Of guilty, and the prisoner
was ordered to re confined in Jail for thirty
days. c. L. Stuart for the prosecution,
John Marshall for the defence.
Commonwealth IS. Charles Tennesson Tor
assauting U. W. Barker. The jury being
unable to agree were discharged, and the
case continued.
The Court adjourned until this morning,
at Ii o'clock.
IMPROVEMENT IL BrsINEss.-Fur several
weeks past the Improvement in business
generally, has been very pcrceptible. Our
wholesale houses have been very busy, and
we are gratifed to learn that among their
customers this season, are many merchants
from different parts of the State who
have made this their markc; for the first
time, and who have been induced to pur-
chase here, after visiting other cities, on ac-
count Of the superior inducements held out
by our merchants In the retail trade there
has also been considerable life and activity.
The principal streets are thronged, and wear
u more cheerful aspect. The improvement Is
felt through all the branches Of industry
and enterprise. and is having good effect.
TuR DEror building Of the New York
and Virginia Steamship Company is nearly
completed and is one of the most cnnmo-
dious and convenient structures of the kind
We ever saw. a switch from the Railroad
track on lniGn street has been run through
the centre Of the building and out on the
wharf. which IL protected by shed SO that
goods are not liable to be exposed to the
weather.
Ara MEETING of the Alumni of the Theo-
logical Seminary near this place, held on
the 4th instant, steps were taken in favor Of
erecting new wings to Aspinwall llall-onc
Of the wings to be called Meade Hall
About $1,000 were subscribed by those pre-
sent
N. L.
friends, we had yesterday the pleasure OF
congratulating our fellow townsman DANIEL
CAwopp, upon the recurrence of another an
niversary of his birth day, the 10Th. lie
was born in 1889, in the year in which Gen
eral Washington was inaugurated first Pre-
silent Of the United States. His recollcc-
tons of '.oId times" and scenes. and Of the
incidents connected with the war Of 1872,
in which he served, are vivid and most in
tcrcsting. A native Of Maryland, he has
been engaged in active business pursuits i'll
this city for number OF years, and is still
hale and hearty, regular in his atten-
dance at his place Of bushes, an active
merchant, and punctual always at the Corn
Exchange. For long time Mr.. c. was the
commercial reporter tor the Gazette, post
which he filled with fidelity and credit. His
experience and judgment are appreciated,
and may he yet live many years to enjoy the
respect and esteem of his friends.
W JrpuS Navor Rarrat has