Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21
LOCAL ITE n S

L. noted a change in the time schedule Of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, there has
been another change, Of which the traveller
will do well to take notice.
On and after Thursday, 2lst instant. Ito
day. trains will
Leave Washington at lao and Gov \. VI.
ID, do. , and Il 10 j.. VI.
Leave Baltimore at 40 and - A. VI.
Do. do. +lj and $50 p. NJ.
The first. second, ana third connect with
trains for the East and West.
The second aud fourth are way trains.
Cry CorxCIL-It will be seen that there
was a slight difficulty between the two
branches of the City Council, IN Tuesday
night, which resulted in an al lournment,
without transacting any business. There
was considerable debate on the occasion, as
to parliamentary rules, &c.
Opp Fellows CELEBRATION IN y. loRX.-
The fortieth anniversary OF the introduction
If the order of Odd Fellows into this cOun-
fry. is to be celebrated in New York. Oh
Tuesday next. the Goth instant, and is ex-
nected 10 be one of the grandest affairs Of
the sort. that ever took place in this country.
We are requested to state that members otthe
Order here, whodesire TO 90 on 10 New York,
t. participate in the celebration, can be fur
nishcd with round trip tickets from Washing
ton. good for ten days, by Mr.. Hugh Latham,
for $3.50.
Tur lNpIAys.-The Winnchagoes, recent
" in Washington. having concluded their
treaty with the government, departed Tor
their homes in the Far West. on Tuesday
They will spend a few days iii New York.
Previous To- leaving Washington. they had a
parting interview with the Commissioner Of
Indian Affairs.
The Fr>nrRirs.-Tlr mfdrordble accounts
from the F'islleric, on the Potomac, are sim
liar "a those received from the coast of North
Carolina, and the Susquehannah and Della
ware rivers.
THE EXHIBITION AND CONCERT OF the
scholars of the Village Sabbath School, on
Tuesday night. PASSED OF III a very agree
able manner. So great WAS the crowd III
the School House that many were compelled
to leave, being unable to gain admlttance.
~ - ,orl ,I,t RI. entertainment Will
probably, be repeated in a larger hail. at
some future time.
More witnesses for the defence in the Sic
kles case, were examined in the Washington
Criminal Court Yesterday.
The Washington States says:--This case Is
proceeding with more speed TO the deno"e-
msnt. The defence will probably exhaust
their evidence very soon, and the case will
then be submitted To the Jury after argu'
ments by counsel.
GopY's LApY's Boox.-We have received
from Mr.. George L. French, the May num-
Der of Gody's Lady's Book, handsomely IL
Illustrated. and containg much interesting
matter for the Ladies.
FISH MAKKET.-But few fish arrived yes
terday. and prices remain as on Tuesday,
viz: Shad ST to $50 per hundred; herring
ST To SD per thousand.
MusrlR DAY.-Next Monday IL Muster
Day-when the memory of odd times, IN
the militia line. vii! be revived.
THr National Musical CONVENTION Is
now in session at the Smithsonian lnstitu-
ton. in Washington.
The Blue Ridge Republican say. d
vid Funston. esq, of Alexandria, will adj
dress the Young Mems Christian A.ssocia-
ton. Of Culpeper CT. House, on the lst Tues
day in Nav. at early candle light. Subject,
1.-THE philosophy of the Christian religion.
A highly interesting and instructive dis
course may be expected. ~ the SPEAKER Is a
man of fine requirements aud abilities.
EXCITEMENT o. FISuTowN.- esterday
ayruinr Two men from Washington, ON
what incbriated. made their appearance sud
denly on Fishtown in Il buggy. when on
making two short a turn. one Of them named
Yates fell ont of the buggy upon his lace,
which caused the blood to iow freely. He
was placed in the buggy again. and after
II head proceeded a short distance, the man
,eot ont t. wash his face. which being accom-
nIisbed. he raised a fight with his companion
milling him ont of the buggy by the hair
Fishtown which has been 50 quiet this year
was Immediately in a state Of excitement.-
There being nothing else To engage at
,eutiou, all hands rushed to the scene OF the
first firht of the season., and the friends oil
the nortips came forward and parted them,
unch f. the satisfaction of the smaller COM
hotant who beat 4 retreat, leaving the other
"a crow over his victory.
SECOND SUPPLY.
TIME UNDERSIGNED are now rcre'Hlng IN al
dition to their present large stock, the Io!lo"
lug GOODS
u bbd.. New Orleans Sugars. fair to prime
:; mi. Crushed. Powdered. Granulated and
Coffee Sugars
N bhIs, Yellow Refined Sugar, very handsome
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