Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-27
LOCAL ITE n 8.

CHESAPEAKE AND ONO CAvAI-BREAK n
DAN No. 4-tiRgAT DAMAGE.-We regret a.
learn from a letter from the General Super.
intendent Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal,
written from Dam No. 1, recei,e ed yesterday,
that the cribs are swept out, and a part Of
the Dam, with about fifty feet of the en-
banklneut gone. The River is said 10 have
been higher than since lS52, and the River
and Canal could not be distinguished, the one
fom the other, the wat"rcoveriug everything.
Dam No. : i, safe.
ACCIDENT TO STEAMER BALrINoRE.-The
steamer Baltimore, Of the Aqua Greek line,
when near Fort Washington, on her down
trip Yesterday morning, broke a portion Of
her machinery. One Of her boats was sent
TO this city, with some of the officers Of
the steamer, who wont TO Washington and
dispatched the steamer Mount Vernon TO her
assistance. They both returned to that city
in the evening, without making the trip to
Aqua Creek.
AcouIr1AL OF Hos. D. +. SIcxLEs.-The
case of the Hon. d. +. Sickles, charged with
the murder Of P. Barton Key, was given to
the Jury III Washington, yesterday, and in
one hour and a half they came into Court
with Il verdict Of mot guilty" The verdict
was received with loud applause in the Court
room. Mr.. Sickles was Immediately dis
charged from custody, and the carriage in
which he was conveyed along Pennsylvania
avenue. was followed by a crowd, tcstifying
their appreciation at the result.
PoLITICAL.-Thc candidates for Congress
in this District, addressed the citizens of Eau
quicr, ut Warrcntou, on Monday last. There
was a large crowd present, and everything
passed off in a most pleasant manner, each
candidate acqui,ting himself very s~atisfac-
torily. The speech of Mr. Thomas was.
however, acknowledged on all sides to have
been tie speech of the occasion, and produced
a fine effect, several Democrats, it is said,
voluntarily otferinS their support 10 him ut
the conclusion Of the discussion. His friends
are in the best spirits, and appear sanguinc
pt success. There We're IA number of bets. /,
Of large amounts, made on the result.
j. W. kincheloe was unanimously re-nom-
by the Democrats Of Fauquier, ON
for the House of Delegates.
\ Democratic meeting was held at Orange
Court House, on Monday, which adjourned
amidst great confusion, without transacting
my business, upon the introduction Of St.
Of resolutions endorsing Mr.. Smith.
IMPROVEMENTS IL PAoGREss AND Cos
1EvPIATED.-Mr. John Summers is now
.~recting i building on Pitt, between King
nd Prince streets. - feet front by rs feet
II depth, intended for II Car Mandatory.
lc having a heavy contract for building Pas
enger and burthcn Cars for the Orange
nd Alexandria, and Alexandria, Loudoun
nd Hampshire Railroad Companies.
Mr.. Isaac Buckingham is erecting a fine
hrcc story brick dwelling on Prince, between
'itt and st. Asaph streets.
Mr.. Samuel Miller is preparing to have
uilt at the Northwest corner Of Prince and ,
Royal streets. a brick building for n store,
yelling and office, in place of the dilapida-
ID frame which lately encountered that
.eautitul lot. 1
Mr.. Robert Brockett has nearly compile
ID two snug little brick dwellings on st. a
near Princess street. :
The Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire
Company have finished the Engine ]
|ouse and Shop, on their Depot lot, and will,
e learn. soon building their Pas ,
enger Depot, on Fairfax, Lear Queen street.
Mr.. Thomas Davy, we learn. will soon re-
love the frame building. now occupied by
avv Il Harmon, Northeast corner of Prince
nd Royal streets, and have built upon it's
te a fine brick store. =
Mr.. j.. J. Wheat, We are informed, con-
mplates building on the site of the old
anne, immediately opposite the Gulctts f.
flee, a fine brick dwelling.
We also hear of other buildings, proposed a
be erected at an early day, some for dwell
and one, We are informed, will be for
Cotton Factory, the one now in operation -,
Vt being Of sufficient capacity to meet the \
'manls of the trade. tt
In addition to the above in the city pro- q
n, w" are pleased to uo'ice on the outskirts
the city, and beyond the Corporate limits. =.
e spirit of improvement manifested in the
ltting up of new and substantial dwellings. al
ii other evidences of "A determination 10 -
AXE advances, as demanded by circumstan- f.
\ MlsrAEE.-Thc national flag was dis
nvcd from the Engine House Of the iIy-
aulion Fire Company, on Monday, at
and in mourning, for q member Of 4
Company, who was said to have died IN
idcnly. Towards evening. how ever, it &,
Is ascertaincd that the young man for T.,
mourning had been put Oh, was alive. a.
IcreupUn the signs of Woe were quickly sol
thdrawn, but not soon enough 70 prevent of
siderable joking ut the expense Of those tr"