Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-31
LOCAL 1T MS.

to another column, it will be observed, that
DR.. G. w. Bagby will deliver his inimltable
lecture on Fools in the Lyceum Hall to-
morrow night.
1t always affords us pleasure to announce
gratifying intelligence to our readers, as
such announcement is an evidence OF thanks
for kindness conferred, and manfests de-
sire to please our friends. But, in stating
the above, the qualification is not con-
fined solely to our readers-lt is eminent
ly mutual-for we expect treat the
cuiSinier of which, cannot be excelled In his
endeavors to titllate the literary palate. =
We are aware that fools are necessary
evil: without them the scope OF wise mems
influence would be limited, they have had
their being since the world began. and with
out great rev luton III the art OF forming
brains will continue to exist until 1T ends;
but, we are also aware, and as there is no
use in blinking the truth-We Will state,
without fear of contradiction, the lamentable
fact, that they now roam the world In I'M
precedented numbers; consequently, a dis
course containing the history OF their origin,
continued existence, and alarming increase,
will undoubtedly prove highly interesting
The halls in which the Doctor has previ-
ously delivered this lecture, have invariably
been too small to accommodate the immense
throng who wished to be informed upon so
important "a subject, and though we will guar
antce infinite enjoyment to all, we advise
those only who consult their own pleasure
to visit the Lyceum Hall tomorrow night.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN-LAsT NIGHT The
Revenue bill was under discussion until
late hour last night Various amendments
were proposed.
COMMON C0UNCIL.-A resolution request
ing the Committee on the Fire department
to examine and report the amount OF dam
are done the Engine Houses OF the lydrau-
lion and Friendship Fire Companies by the
late storm, and the probable cost OF repairs,
was adopted.
The Council then took a recess to await
the action of the Board of Aldermen on the
Revenue bill.
After al hours recess, the Council rc-as-
scmbcd, and adjourned until tonight.
CHESAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL.-An order
has been issued stating that mo permits
will be received for tolls at present, until
further orders be given. The crippled con
dition Of the canal, without dollar III the
treasury. compelled the board to refuse them
in payment, in order to enable them to pur-
chase provisions, and pay the laborers for
work absolutely necessary to keep up navl-
CATION"
Since Friday. sixty-four Canal boats, most
" with coal, have arrived at Georgetown,
and quite fleet has departed upwards.
The revenue for the month Of June may be
set down at $4,000.
CIRCUIT CouRr-ElGuTu DAY.-ln the
Circuit Court yesterday, the following bust
ness was transacted.
Richard Windsor vs.. Joseph Masters--Iury
unable 10 ugree-were al ourned till to-mor-
TOW. Taylor ard Funston for plaintiff, and
Clanghton and Brent Tor defendant.
Blackjack & Marshall VS. Lnckctt and
Young-suilcrcd non suit. Chiffon, Wat
ties and Brent for plaintiffs, and Scott and
Taylor for defendants.
SISTERS OF MERcy.-Sistcr Mary Catha-
rine Wynne, Superior of the Convent OF the
immaculate Conception, Baltimore, accom-
panied by another sister of the above named
Order, visited our city yesterday, to inspect
the arrangements, and consult with com
mittee of the Young Catholics Friend Scott
~. who have in contemplation the establish
nent of Free School at ST. Mary's Hall,
under the direction OF the Sisterhood.
WASHINGTON lrgMs-The municipal cleo
ton contest, Is quite animated.
The Circuit Court is still in session. \
large number OF persons have been natural
lied before this Court.
The japanese begin to move about, with
less of a crowd around them, than was the
case last week. They are preparing to leave
the city.
LECTURE LAST NIGnT.-Thc Rev. }. G.
Granbury, Chaplain of the University OF
Virginia, delivered an entertaining lecture
at the Methodist Episcopal Church, South,
last night. The theme Of the lecture, Mar
tin Luther and the Reformation" was ably
handled, aud the audience were exceedingly
cratifod at the instruction and entertain
mcnt afforded.
EXTRA FINE BEEF, MUTTON and LAMB.
SETE TAKE pleasure in informing the citllcnS
w generally, and our customers in particular,
that we have hand and will offer for sale ut our
Stalls, to-day, (Tiursday) morning, II superior ar
tcle of BEEF, MUTTON, and LAMB, and res
pec,!ully request share of patronage.
my jl--$t THOMAS 5. SMOOT It BRO.