Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17
LOCAL MS.

meeting to ratify the nominations for Cover
nor, Lieut.. Governor, and Acknowledgement,
made by the Richmond Convention, takes
place tonight, at Sarcpta Hall. We conf
IDENTIFY hope for Il full turn out, and hearty
response to the nominations OF GoGGIN, WILL
LEY, and PRESTON, acknowledgements of whom
we may all be proud. and whom Nirginlans
should delight to honor; men whose hon
csty. integrity. and fidelity 10 the best inter
csts of the State and Union is beyond
question. These nominations have been
enthusiastically received elsewhere in the
State. and let Alexandria give them genu-
ine old fashioned. Wing endorsement. thus
encouraging and aiding the good cause for
which we are battling. At Richmond, the
old Wing bugle was sounded, and its notes
have inspired new hope and fresh confidence
in the breasts of those who have often before
responded So nobly to its call. Let none dis
pond. Our cause is just. Our principles we
honestly believe to be correct. Letus strug-
Gle the harder to maintain them. Many who
lately had laid aside their armor, and left the
political arena, are again with us and anxious
for the fray. The noble banner of the Wing
party has been again thrown to the breeze,
and thousands are tlocking around the stand
ard once borne by the gallant Clay. Then
let the meeting tonight be attended 10y all
who desire to see sound conservative princi-
pies prevail. Let the harmonious spirit and
tho lively zeal which characterized the Wing
Convention ut the metropolis of the State, be
initiated and followed up here, and in every
county. Let the ball be set in motion" by
the people.
MANASSAS GAP RAILROAD COMPLETED TO
Mr.. JAcKsoN.--The Manassas Gap Railroad
has been completed to Mount Jackson, i'll
Shenandoah county, and the freight trains
will commence running to that place on Mon
day next The work is being pushed for
ward to IIarrisonburg and its completion to
that point may be confidently looked for at
an early day. Its completion to Mount
jackson, should be cause of congratulation for
from there we may expect II large share of the
trade Of the great Valley Of Virginia. This
road is yet destined to he Of immense advan-
tagc to Alexandria, pouring into her lap q. it
must do, the products of one of the richest
and most productive sections of the country.
Speed OH the work and Manassa will yet
vindicale the predictions Of her warmcst
friends.
GREEKS MANSION lIoUsE.-During re-
cent visit to Alexandria, we spent part Of
our time in this Hotel. 1t has been rrtitted
and re(urnished, and is in all respects. a
neat commndious, and comfortable estab-
lishment. 1t is now under the superinten-
tendence and managementof Mrssrs Stuart
and Gregory, the former of whom is So well
and favorably known us the accomplished
assistant of Mr.. Newton while he had the
hotel Mr.. Gregory is, also, an obliglng and
attentive gentleman, and II valuable accession
to the house The table is supplied with the
best of everything, and the bar with the
choicest liquors. The extensive addition to
tie house is in rapid state of completion,
and will make the establishment one of the
largest and finest in the South.
The new proprietors will, doubtless. re-
ceive. as they deserve, ii liberal share of pub
lie patronage.-BI"e Ridge Repnbiican.
LEcrrRE.-Wm II. Fowlc, esq, Of Alex
anlrin, will lecture before the Young Mems
Christian Association, Of Culpeper e. H., on
"Wednesday evening, the 23d inst, at y o.
clock, p. NJ, in the Baptist Church.
FRESH SHAD.-We saw yesterday, on its
way to Mr.. John Prices Restaurant, fine,
fresh shad, brought from North Carolina
They are selling in Baltimore ut 81 per pair.
In Richmond they are plentiful.
WASHINGTON IrEMs.-Ihe Washington
Yeagcrs, one Of our most spirited volunteer
companies, intend to send a large deputaton
to Richmond. Va, on the 22d of February,
to present to their brethren of the Old Domin-
ion the "Virginia Rifles, splendid banner.
1t will he remembered that the Rifles on the
lat celebration of the birthday of Washing
ton, paid especial attention to the lcagcrs,
a compliment which will now be duly ac-
knowlcdged.
The attendance at the fancy dress and
mask ball Of our fellow citizens Of French
birth. at the Assembly rooms last night. was
very large. \ great variety Of characters
were displayed i'll costume and Young Amer
ira became quite Frenchifel.
The man suspected Of firing Calls mill
WAS arrested by the police Of the first ward
and sent toiail by justice Drury. His name
is David Cowan, and was formerly in tie
employ of the Messrs Galt.-Co'r. IF BuH.
SIN.
c. 80. CAxAL-Thc Cumberland Civilian
says:-"We are told, by good authority, that
McSsrs Peters and Schley Of the Commits
sioncrs of Public Works, are AZ strenuously
opposed to an increase Of tolls upon coal on
the Canal, rs McsSrs Landlord and Reynolds
are for it; consequently, 50 long ~ the matter
remains thus equally divided, no change can
he effected"
LIBERTY HALL!
GRAND CONCERT AND CONCERT SUPPER.
On Tuesday Evening, February 22nd.
Company consisting Of 81 or 40 of the finest