Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-08-05
ALEXANDRIA.
Correspondence of The Star.

.-. s-.-.rF ALEXANDRIA, August 5, 1859.
For some weeks past workmen have been en-
giged (rfhder the supervision of Mr. R. H. Ger
such. architect,) in remodeling the interior and
improving the exterior of the building at the
northeast corner Of King and Pitt streets In the
first story two very fine stores have been fitted up
neither pains or expense having been spared to
render them handsome In appearance and replete
with all the modern Improvements and conve-
have been tastefully prepared aud painted. and
are designed as offices. In the rear of each of the
stores Is Il large and well-arranged skyliuht. and
las ana water have been introduced throughout
the entire building The stores we hear Ia We
already been engaged, and in the course of few
days will be ready for occupancy. The carpen.
ter s work was done by X. II. Gorsuch, and the
painting and papcring by Richard Rudd, ir
both of whom deserve the hi CHEST praise for the
worknianllke manner in which they have COLI
Quoted these Improvements
Farther down on the same square, the three. story
building erected for Mr.. VIM. Arnold is fast aD-
preaching completion. This building is erected
as an addition to Phoenix Hall building on the
corner Of King and Fairfax streets, in which MIR
Arnold owns an interest. On the first story Is a
fine store, &c feet long by 10 feet wide the second
story is to be converted into small rooms for Of
fees, &c; and the third story is continuation of
PhGnix Hail. which, when completed will ma ke
the hall - feet long by 46 wide this room is be-
ing fitted up Theatre, and has been leased by
Mr.. John Price. A more extended notice of this
and other improvements going in the city, will be
given some future day.
AhandsOne three-story brick dwelling house has
just been completed for Mr.. Isaac Buckingh ham,
situated on Prince St, between Pitt and St Asapb
SITS. The main building is 80 Nv % feet with a
back building sc by 10 feet. On the first floor are
several large airy rooms, besides large paror; in
the second and third stories are eight well-ar-
ranged sleeping apartments Gas has been intro
dueed throughout, and many modern improve
ments grace the whole building. The architect
was Mr.. w. h. Price; the brick work was done
by Mr.. Sam'l !. Reed the carpenters Were Messrs
Dclahay Kemp; and the painting was done by
Mr.. Richard ii Rudd The entire building is
covered with slate roof, which was put on by
Mr.. Wilburn.
DIR. John Nansant, assistant surgeon in the [
:. Navy, has been transferred to the navy-yard of
your city DIR. V. is a native of Alexandria; was
attac he'd to the Chinese squadron daring the late
troubles there, and was favorably mentioned for
his gallantry He was also attached To the Para
quay expedition as surgeon OF the Southern Star
DIR. Nansant has seen very considerable sea service
during the time he has been attached to our Navy
and his numerous friends here will be glad to
hear of his appointment.
A meeting OF the fire department was called last
night at the hall of the Hydraulion Fire Company,
but there not being quorum present the meeting
ADJOURNED without transacting any business
We had sli ght sprinkle of rain last evening
about enough to lay the dust and somewhat cool
the atmosphere. More of the same sort is badly
needed at this time. CARLOS