Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-10
LOCAL ITE Ms.

New York. was celebrated in Washington,
by party of gentlemen, who were the guests
of Thomas 7. Everett, esq. A sumptucus
table had been spread by the host, and, al
ter its plenty and variety had been well ex-
plored, Mr.. Everett opened in few well
conceived remarks explanatory OF the rea-
sons for which his friends had been invited
to be present. After a number Of pertinent
and pleasant remarks, Mr.. Everett proposed
the success of the New York and Virginia
Screw Steamship Company" which was
drank with enthusiasm, and brought for
ward George u. Fowle, esq, Of Alexandria,
who, after thanking the company for the
manner in which the toast had been recev-
ed, explained, in clear and comprehensive
manner, the objects for which the new line
had been set Oh foot The main object was,
briefly, to furnish to the people Of the Dis
trct and the Potomac regions Of Virginia
and Maryland, 4 sure, regular, expeditions,
safe, and cheap means Of communication
and trade with the great commercial metrop-
oils of the Union and mercantile centre OF
the western continent. Mr.. Fowlc further
explained the plans and purposes of the
Company, gave description of the vessel
they had built for the trade, and, expressed
his hope and belief that the line would be i
paying one and become permanent. lie
proposed the health of the captain and Off
GERS of the steamship Mount Vernon, which
was cordially drunk.
Captain Smith returned thanks; and ap-
propriate speeches were afterwards made by
Mr.. Thomas p Morgan and Mr.. II. Hardy.
4 toast personal to Mr.. Fowle having
been warmly accepted by the company, that
gentleman handsomely responded, and gave
the history OF the inception of the enterprise.
About year ago he had become 80 deeply
convinced of the want of such H medium OF
trade and intercourse between the hundred
thousand people Of the three neighborng
cites that he could rest quiet no longer, but
rnt himself Oh the road to New York, deter
mined To see what could be done at that
great emporium to supply the deficiency.
lie went to Mr.. Cromwell, uniulded his
views, explained the circumstances Of the
District, its trade, It's capacities, its wants;
and when he had finished, what was MIR.
Cromwcll's reply? We'll, sir, it shall be
done; the ships shall be built; we will 90 to
work Immediately" And rs good as his
word, said Mr.. Fowle, here we arc celcbrat-
ing, in so short IL time, the arrival OF the
Mount Vernon, the pioneer of the Cromwell
line, which, however,, had taken its name in
part from Virginia, under the belief that Il
more favorable charter could be obtained
from the Legislature of that State than from
Congress Mr.. F. concluded amidst much
applause Other tOasts were drank and res
pended to, complimentary to individuals
more or less connected with the enterprise.
Nat Int.
The MOUNT VERNON AT New YoRK.-We
learn, by telegraphic dispatch from New
York, that the steamer Mount Vernon ar
rived at that city yesterday, after passage
of 40 hours. The dispatch says that the
trip was most delightful one, and all the
passengers enjoyed it greatly.
The CAyAL-Business on the Alexandria
Canal il brisk. The arrivals of boats daily
are numerous, mostly from Cumberland,
with Coal, and at the outlet into the Po-
tomac, at the upper end of the city, scene
Of hustle and activity is presented, very ell
liyening. The officers of the Canal Compa-
ny are faithful and diligcnt in the discharge
of their duties and the prospects OF tins
work, which is of such vital Importance to
this place, were never more hattering. The
receipts are regularly increasing and Alex
andria is fast becoming, as she should be, the
principal depot Of the Cumberland Coal
trade.
Rev. D. p. WILLS, pastor of the NJ. +.
Church South, of this city, who has been
elected President of the Wesleyan Female
College at Murfrccsboro', \. c., will enter
upon the discharge Of his duties in few
days; in consequence of which he will re-
sign his charge here. He carries with him
to his new field of labor the good wishes of
the CONGREGATION with which he has so
acceptably abored for the last year. Rev.
Mr.. Duncan, brother of Rev. James a. Dun
can, ESQ well known III our midst,i Will NIL
the vacancy created mere, until the next SEES
sion of the Conference.
Rev. DIR. SPARROW We learn that Rev.
DR.. Sparrow has been elected unanimously
to the rcctorship of Emanuel Church, in
Baltimore, to supply the place made vacant
by the death of Rev. DR.. Johns. DR.. Spar
row ranks high among the ablest divines OF
the Episcopal church. 1t is believed he
will accept the charge to which he has been
chosen. DR.. S. is at present, one OF the
Professors of the Episcopal Theological SEM
mary near this place.
SorTupowN RM-The Adams Express
Company. had on freight yesterday, from the
farm of Richard H. Dulany, esq, in fau'
quier county, Soutbdown Ram, raised by
Mr.. u. from his imported stock. This Ram
has been sold to gentleman on the East
ern Shore of Maryland, who is largely ell
gagged in Sheep raising, and wishes to I'M
nroye his stock. The stock raised by MIR.
Dulany is eagerly sought for, because Of its
superiority, and commands high prices.
FRvr.-Mr. John n. Hughes, florist and
bort;cnlturist upner end Of Washington street,