Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-24

THE return or THE ALEXANDRIA ARTIr-
LERY. Col. Charles f. Stuart and Major
George H. Duilsy. with the Alexandra Ar
tiilery, capt Joseph Williams, arrived home
i'll the steamer George Page, last night.
They were received with Il salute from one
Of the canuors they had left at home, manned
by squad Of the Artillery who returned 10
this city several days ago Upon their arri-
val, they were met II the wharf by a large
concour>e If people, headed by martial ma.
Sic and escorted hy torch bearers. the com
pany proceeded IL the front Of the City Hotel.
Col Stuart addressed the assemblagc from
the steps OF the hotel lie alluded 10 the
has { IN " ich The company had been organ
lied, aud their suiler-ke conduct while IN
service, and said that they had won golden
opinions Oh all hands Tor their fidelity. lie
had been commissioned by Gen. Taliaierro
and Col. DAVIS, 10 express high eucnmiumS
upon the conduct # the Artillery, ami u re-
turn IL them their thanks. For his own
part he bore cUsc.:a! testimony that they de-
served well "f their country, and were II
neucieus ot the formation of The best AriIl-
ery Company III tie State. lie would no"
take his leave, and would say to them and
the assembled citizens. that he returned I"
/ his home more determined than ever 10 tos-
ter and maintain military spirit among the
! people, III order that when an Uccason arose,
~ II might not many months hence, they
would ZEE able II bear alutt not the banner
under which thry had lately served, but II
nee! he, the flag Of Virginia. lie closed
with an expression Of high regard for the
"glo uus old Governor oI Virginia" and was
lou cheered.
Ma. Dnfey III response 10 a call thanked
Col. Stuart for his euc"mum upon The Artll
lery, and the citizens of Alexandria for their
kindness to the company during It's absence
Oh duty, and dismissed The corps.
The company then upon the invitation OF
Mr. lleTleDower catered The hotel and par
took Of refreshments The Artillery have
done good service t. the State since they
volunteered in itS service, and deserve the
thank. Of the community
| hILITARY.--A large number of persons
living in the Western portion OF the city,
assembled at the Friendship Engine House.
On Thursday night last, for the purpose of
forming Military Company. Major Geo.
I. Wilmington was called 10 the Chair and
William III. Underwood appointed secretary.
Committees We're appointed to form constl-
tntl"n. bylaws. &c., and t" procure SUIT
able room ior drilling. Several gentlemen
who were present, made short speeches IN
regard to the formation Of the company
The meeting adjourned To meet again on the
10Th inst, when il is expected the company
will be properly organized.
/ TmE ALEXANDRIA AND WAsnINGroS SrEA-
MERs--rhe steamer Thomas Cnllycr, which
has Of late been under repair, has been
thoroughly overhauled and is now ready for
service She will make trip to Mount
I Vernon to day. On the first Of january the
/ steamer George Page will be Withdrawn
I line. for repairs, and the Thomas Collycr
/ take her place
MILITARY WORCESTERSHIRE. Glen. Talia
and staff passed down the Potomac, on the
! mail steamer. last night. en- yonte for Rich
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Z ,n,nunt nf prlnnnrn St,ras ala, arrived Ia