Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-24
LOCAL ITEMS.

-. + ;mperative that letters not pre-
re a;d sbonld be retained in the Post Ofice, is
pun nse Of much inconvenience. In the
.ne 18th which, at late hour, letters are
nAs' times mailed, the writer's forget to at
s ~ s,sn,ns. and thus delays among CORES
NJ aan,s and sometimes losses result.
PO Tha Dsputy Postmaster of this city has
,';nned and put into operation u plan by
ds s;sh much of this difficulty may be obyi-
ls Unou the face Of q letter rack which
laced lust above the eastern letter box,
:. .sdrs i placed every day all the unpaid let
w. w. which are dropped into the office
usoce the letter is likely soon to meet the
&C some person interested. and the mis-
IKE be speedily remedied.
uvs SUMNER LINCOLN FAIRFIELD, widow
e the noet Fairfield, is in our city, and Will
."e;t mon our citizens to-day, for the pur-
raso of disposing of volume written by
"a daughters of the poet--one of whom is
INV NV nubappily suffering from the heaviest
w. !, which humanity is liable. Those
.ha purchase the work will, therefore. con-
,.hn.e to the aid Of family, some OF whom
are as we just said, suffering from athlctlon;
The volume is handsomely printed and
honnd. and contains three stories, which
are Of interest, and are spoken of as show.
mo decided literary abilities. Mrs. Fairfield
i nntiring in her zeal and devotion to the
msmoryof her husband, and the support of
her children.
Mr,pE HALL.-The building of this ad-
a;t;on to the Theological Seminary, is now
Snown 10 be fixed fact" The Southern
Councilman of this week says Zone con-
arscation, not backward in good works, has
Contributed to the building Of the New Hall
At the Seminary. neary $1,000; and gentle
man in Richmond has sent Bishop Johns
sI5O for the same object. This, with what
has been subscribed by the Alumni, will put
the new building ''out of the woods" SO
confident is the building committee that the
$4,000 will be raised, that orders have been
Given to pull down the north wing OF the old
Seminary building to make room for Meade
Hall, which will occupy portion OF Its
site"
LEc1rRs.-A large and appreciatiye au-
dence assembled at the rooms OF the Young
Mems Christian Association, on Tuesday
evening last, to hear an essay read by the
Rev. James Turner Leftwitch. Subject
"Mans true place" We learn that 1t was
production Of decided merit, and gave very
general satisfaction to those privileged to
hear it. Mr.. l.. is young gentleman OF
acknowledged ability, and will no doubt
attain to a high position for talent and use
fitness in the Church with which he stands
connected. We wish him every success IN
his sacred calling.
FIREMEN's ENTERTAINxENT.-The Frank
line Fire Company, of Washington, made
guests of the Sun Fire Company of this city,
during their recent visit to Washington
At an entertainment served up at the Frank
lin Engine House in the afternoon. speeches
were made by Messrs. w. Carey, james
WEIGH and others, and Messrs. Dutfey and
Elliott entertained the assembled company
with songs. The entertainment spread tor
visiting firemen was bountiful, and was
treated with no injustice.
BALL OF THE MOUNT VERNON GUARDs--
The anniversary of the Birth Day OF the
Father of his Country, was closed In this
city, by fine Ball, given by the Mount
Vernon Guards. The attendance of ladies
and gentlemen was unusually large, and the
festivities which extended far into the morn
ing, were kept up with much spirit. Every
one was delighted, and the Guards again
proved themselves admirable caterers to
popular amusement
LEcruRE.-The Rev. E. Yeates Reese one
OF the most popular among the Lecturers
who visit this city, and who never fails to
be greeted by large audiences. and to enter
tain them well, is announced to Lecture at
the Methodist Protestant Church tonight.
The theme of the occasion is to be 'The
Elements of Greatness in Everyday Life"
and the proceeds to he applied to the fund OF
the Youths Home Missionary Society.
ALExANDRIANs VISITING WASHINGTON
Fourteen hundred passengers passed over
the Alexandria and Washington Railroad,
on the Odd of February. The last train
brought down several hundred. The Thos.
Collyer, also, transported a large number
during that day.
HONE MADE WINE--W e return our thanks
to Mrs. Stephenson. near Salem, fanquler
County, Va, for bottle of delicious home
made wine, from the Catawba grape. The
vino is over two years old, made without
particle of alcoholic spirits, and is of a very
superior quality.
MARCUS MoRETTI, one of the Hungarian
patriots and exiles of l849, is in this city,
soliciting means to enable him to return to
Hungary. lie is favorably spoken of in the
Cincinnati and Wheeling papers. and has
letters strongly in his favor from citizens OF
Winchester, Harper's Ferry, &c.
PRAYER FOR THE CoLLEGEs.-I esterday
being the last Thursday in February. ac-
cording to arrangement, prayer was offered
IN the evangelical churches in this city, tor
the purpose named. as we'll as throughout
the United States.
SOLDIERS Pare. M. Castleman, has we
learn, So, 500 in hand, for non-commissloned
officers and privates, who served ut Charles
town. which he is ready to pay out on APP
plication.
SAILED.-The steamer Mount Vernon sail
ed yesterday at . o'clock, for New York.
having a full freight and several passengers.
No NORTHERN MAIL-No mail north ot
Washington was received in this city last