Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-28
LOCAL Ms.

The Washington correspondent Of the Bal
timore Sun sayS:-"Numerous friends a.
well as the Baptist portion of the community,
generally, will regret TO learn that the veue-
rabe Dr. Kingsford, one of the oldest and
most highly esteemed Baptist clergymen in
this country, is now lying at the point of
death. at his residence on + street. DR.. X.
has long been known as one of the most
talented and vigorous preachers. His pull
nit efforts in Alexandria, Washington, and
other places during the last year or two,
have been remarkable for power and elocu-
ton"
P.S. Since the above was in type, We
learn that Rev DR.. Kingsford died yester-
day morning.
ANOTHER LOCOMOTIVE FOR THE ALEXAN-
rRIA. LouporN, AND HAMPSHIRE RAILROAD.
Another splendid new Locomotive, named
the G. p Manning, arrived here yesterday,
in the schooner VIM. Mason, from Taun-
ton. Mass, for the Alexundria, Loudoun
and Hampshire Railroad. 1t was built by
Messrs. VIM. Mason d Co.. and is apparent.
", in every respect, equal to the Lewis Me
kenzie, the first locomotive used on the road
built hv the same firm, and unsurpassed in
strength and excellence of finish by those
used ON any of our roads.
MILITARY AND Civic Excursion To GLY-
MoNT.-The Mount Vernon Guards, Captain
Vim. II. Smith, are to have Il Military and
Civic Excursion to Glymont, in the steamer
Thomas Collyer, on Monday next, August
LIST. 4 fine band Of music has been engaged,
and the committee having the Excursion in
charge, have determined to use their utmost
efforts to make it one of pleasure aud enjoy
mrnt to all who may favor them with their
presence. The boat will make two trips,
leaving her wharf at ( and | ! o'clock.
Police ArrAIRS-lohn Ahsrn. who keeps
o shop ut the corner formed by the interSec-
ton of West, PRINCE and Commerce streets,
was arrested yesterday morning. under u
warrant, for selling liquor without license,
aud taken before Justice Price, who COM
United him to Jail To answer the charge at
the October term Of the County Court.
Zacharah Biggs, who was arrested in
Washington, on Tuesday, for stealinga horse
from his late employer, Mr.. A. T.. Addison.
in Alexandria county, about the 18th %! this
month, had AN examination before Justice
Summers, yesterday afternoon, and was
committed to Jail to answer the charge ut
Court.
LEASE OF RoAcn's SrRING.-We learn that
Mr.. james Roach has effected lease, to u
gentleman Of Washington, Of portion OF his
farm ut the uncti"n Of the Columbia and
Washington Turnpikes. near the long
Bridge, upon which is fine spring, called
"Rnach's Spring" and that splendid Pa
vlion is to be erected for parties Of pleasure,
and the entire grounds heauttiea and en-
closed 10y II high fence.
CorNTY CouKI.-rhe County Court, Au-
gust term, commences It's session on Mon
day. According to the classification, the
following justices will preside. Turner Dix
ON. p. j., James A. English. Ii. l.. Simpson,
J. }. Wheat, and ". I. Harper.
FuxERAL-The remains Of Jas. Gooding
were conveyed t" their final resting p ace
Yesterday evening, by the Friendship Fire
Company, of which company he was mem
Der for II number Of years.
The WEATHER Yesterday turned cool for
the season.
CuIIpREN'S B0oKS.-Thc American Sun
day School Union is rapidly furnishing II
Library for all good girls and boys, by their
,nlI;,,t;nus W. h.vp L.Gnr. III inst issupI