Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29
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news 81 tIe udf Hl4s.nt NC iuliN set bc!oiS
the readers If the Gazette notn outstanding
the Interruptions consequent upon Christmas,
we send to the country to day, beside an ex-
ira con;.ining the Message of the President,
supplement-, containing the news and mis-
&c !aneous lnatter crowded out Of the regu-
lar issue OF the country paper.
OYSTER Suffer AT MIDDLEBC RG.-Tnc
Border Rihcmen, Of Middlcburg, gave a
sumptuous supper at Bakers Hotel, in that
place, on the 23d of this month. 1t il
almost unnecessary IT, state that the table
was amply supplied with everything cal
cu!a,ei TO tempt the appetite Of the most
iastidiuus. The Border Riilrmen" are
indebted to the hberality Of the resi-
dents Of the surrounding neghbnrhor!; and
the tasteful arrangement OF erergrcens and
varied display oi fancy articles for the
juveniles rejected much ciedi, upon the
ladies vino 80 kindly sGperintcnJed upon the
occasion
About !! O'Clock, P. NJ, L. =. N"iaud.
esq, was called Ia the chair.
Mr.. holland in very appropriate and Tor.
cbie terms. pointed out the duty OF the
company, as well as that OF the citizens Of
the community. Tie urged the propriety Of
the people generally aiding in lefrayins tn"
expenses incidental to the uniformins Of
the company. lie hoped the ladies' would
present the company with II banner. and
upon the part of the Border R!tiemen. he
would pledge that that banner once uniurl-
ed, should conduct them 10 victory or "a
death in guarding the homes and the FIRE
sides Of Nrginia's spotless daughters, and
supporting the Constitution AMI the ! mon
Mr.. ~ was repeatedly applrulci during the
delivery Of his remarks--after which
Captain Charles +. Tehbs. of Lecsburs.
being loudly called for, appeared and dis
cusScd IN "A very clear and cogent style. the
position OF affairs 1T the present time, urgn3
the necessity of volunteer companies for the
protection of our borders against the incur
sions of Northern fanaticism. During the
course of Mr. rs remarks, he took occasion
to pay wel-nerited compliment to the
genticmanly bearing aud military skill of
Capt Berkeley. Mr.. t. remarks were re.
ceived with applause, ami at their Conclusion,
Captain Berkely after repeated calls pre-
seated himself and very politely thanked
the assembly for the call, and thanked
Mr.. I. for the compliment he paid him, after
which he suggested the propriety Of their
repairing to supper, which was now fully
prepared.
After supper, the Chairman introduced
John +. Young, of Leeshurg, who entertain
ed the audience for some time in very hap
py and appropriate style, pithy and much
to the point. Mr. Y 5 remarks were seve-
ral times applanded.
The nett amount realized from the supper
and subscriptions, was over $50.
WASHINGTON ITEMS. In the Board Of AL
dermen, on Tuesday, on motion OF Mr..
Ward, an act was passed authorizing the
Mayor 70 offer reward o.! 5000 for tie ar
res, Of John Essex and Charles Pokinh IN,
who, on the finding Of coroner's jury. Were
participants in the violent assault ana bat
terry upon Charles w. Rabors, on Thursday
evening last. whereof he died the next day.
The Committee reported against the bill
from the Board Uf Common Council for nth
ographing the map Of the improvement Of
the Potomac river within the District OF
Columbia as proposed by Alfred |. Rive>
esq, and reported to the War Department.
The report was accepted.
SulcIDE.-On Tuesday night. in Washing
ton, young man by the name of james
Stewart, hung himself To beam in u barn
or shed 10 the rear Of the premises, in which
he resided The deceased was only nine
teen years Of age. His father committed sui
eide some years ago.
On Christmas Eve, the scholars OF the
Sunday School attached to Christ Church,
in This place. met 1T the Lecture Room of
the church-where handsome Christina,
tree had been prepared. and gifts were dis
tributed to the children.
Mr.. W. G. Lipscomb, Jr. the agent for
the Washington National Monument, for the
State Of Virginia, is now in Alexandra,
presenting it, claims t. our citizens. We
trust that all will contribute to this noble
work.
OVERLAND MAIL.-The steamer George
Page was prevented from making her mail
trip, last night, and the passengers and
mails for the Orange and Alexandria Rail
road were transported overland to this place.
TuEATRE.-The new theatre offers adj
tional attraction with each succeeding even
ing. To night "The Robbers" aud the
Irish Tutor" will be brought ut, with the
full strength of the company.
SAILING OF THE MoNTECELLa.-Thc steam
or VI nn,ecelio, sailed for New York yester-
day afternoon with full freight but very
lew passengers.
LECTURE PosTroSED.-ln consequence 1t
the incIemency of the weather. the lecture
of F. W. Thomas. advertised for last night,
has been postponed until this evening.
A Snow Storm set in early Yesterday morn
ing. which continued all day.
RS- Notices Of marriages and deaths sent
to Us for publication, must be accompanied
by responsible name.
NEW CROP SUGAR.-Choicc new crop New
~ Orleans Sugar, received this LAY per steamer
Monticello, from New York. and for sale by
dee 90 = L. DOUGLASS
SPICES, Gc.-Nutmcgs. Mace, Gloves, Cinna.
- mon, Black Pepper, English Mustard, Sailed
OIL, French Gea'inc, Allspice, Ginger, Azumic,
Super Carb Soda, Coxes Sparkling Gelatine &c,
received and Tor sale By
HENRY COOK s CO.,
doc 26 Surepta Hall.