Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-23
LOCAL ITEMS.

SOUTHERN MAIL.--The steamer from
not arrived at a late hour last night 1t is
supposed that in consequence Of the low tide
and strong wind, she was delayed at Aqua
Greek
THE CANAL.-The Georgetown Correspon-
dent of the Washington Star says:-"We
learn that the repairs Of dam No. D are rap
idly approaching completion, and that nayi-
CATION will be fully resumed along the
whole line of canal, IN the course of four or
FIVE days. Some shipments of coal have
been made this season, and there is large
stock on hand from last season. With the
present ample arrangements here for re-
ceiying and storing large quantities, nayiga-
ton might be interrupted for long time
upon the canal, without interrupting the
shipments.
THE ALEXANDRIA RIFLGMEN paraded yes
terday afternoon. The ranks were unusual
" full, and the men went through the ma
n0uvres in fine style ESputa's full band
accompanied the company, and diScourSed
most delightful music The appearance Of
the company elected general admiration,
and Alexandria may well be proud that she
can boast such corps.
ST.. PAUL's CHURcH.-We learn that it is
in contemplation to enlarge and improve st.
Paul's Church. The present front is to be
removed, and the building extended out to
the side walk Some improvements will
also be made in the interior of the building.
The plans are being drawn, and the com
mittee having the matter in charge, will soon
be ready to receive proposals for the work.
THE STEAM FERRY Boar ALICE Fox, ply
ing between this place and the Maryland
Shore, opposite, has discontinued her trips
for time, until some necessary repairs are
made. She has been taken to Hunter ship
yard, where she will be laced on the ways
and undergo thorough oyerhauiing and
reftting
The You've MEMS CHRISTIAN AssocIA-
TON, of this place, had an interesting bust
ness meeting on Tuesday evening last. The
proposition for arrangements for a gymnasl-
um for exercise for boys and young men, To
be opened in connection with library and
reading room, was, after an animated debate,
laid on the table.
FINE SuGEp.-We saw yesterday at the
warehouse Of j. II McNeigh & Son, placed
there for transportation on the Railroad, q
Mr.. }. 5. DaYisson, Of Culpeper county, Va,
three splendid mcrino sheep, of the purest
breed iast purchased 10y Mr. D., in the
West, and intended for the Improvement Of
his breed of sheep, OH his farm in Cuipepcr.
LARGE Hocs.-We saw yesterday, at Mr.
George Wisemiler's, upper end Of King
street, three hogs, the aggregate weight ot
which was 900 lbs. The largest was Is
months old and weighed 3GG lbs, the next
weighed 3l2 lbs, and was ii months, and
the smallest months old weighed Us lbs
Rev. n. S. GREENAwAY, for two years
pastor Of the Methodist Protestant Church
in this city, was placed hy the late Confer
ence on the superanuated list, on account q
i'll health Rev. j. I. Ward has been ar
pointed his successor here by the Conference.
GoDEY's LADY's BooS-Tho April num-
Der Of Gndcy's Lady's Book has been re-
ceyed. 1t contains as usual, several hand
some cuts, plates Of the latest fashions, and
some interesting matter. For sale at the
book store Of Mr.. George 4. French, No.
l04 King street.
March has been very "boisterous
month-the high winds and the cold wealth
er have not been favorable either t. yegeta-
ton or the fisheries lee was formed in
shallow pools Of water on Wednesday night.
TnE WHEAT CRor The Orange Chronicle
says:-"We understand the growing wheat
is looking very well in this immediate neigh
borhood: the late rains have been q great
benefit to it,
The high wind that has prevailed for =
day or two past, has caused very low tides ~
the river The Washington Star q yester-
day afternoon says:-"So low has been the
water that the New York steamer could not
90 no the channel to the Western Nbaryes
and her freight was lightered up u the city
Even vessels Of less draught could not ap-
proach the wharves. The fisherman sutfe:
heavily by the continuance q these gales
and look with anxiety for shift Of the wIni
to the opposite quarter, o. return 81 Calm
weather"
Mr.. James c. Wilson, clerk in the Blu
reau Of Engineers, died at his residence il
Georgetown, on Tuesday. lie was the only
ufRcer in the District Of Columbia who was
attached to the volunteer artillery companies
of Baltimore three in number) which were
stationed in Fort McTlenrv during the hom-
bardment Of September, 1914 Mr.. Wilson
has long been looked upon as oneot the most
competent and efficient officers Of hs bureau,
or the whole clerical corps Of the Govern
ment-Nat Int.
By way Of New Orleans we have accounts
from Havana to the 10Th inst. Sugar was
more active at slightly reduced rates, and
freghts were advancing. There vas ~
general news Of Importance.
Hg-"Dry Goods" on the Tax bill, Feceiv-
ed, and will appear in our next,