Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-23


Gazette, was one OF the most beautiful and
metropolis Several thousand well dressed
children took part in the exercises and join
ed in the procession. Assembling on the
Smithsonian grounds they marched Oft to
the sound OF music, to four churches, where
each company was addressed by speakers,
viz: Rev. p ID. Gurley ID, Rev. Dabney
Ball, Rev. C. NJ Butler, D D., Rev. L. Ii.
Stockton, DID, Chaplain of the House, Rev.
Mason Noble, Rev. J. S. Kennard, Rev. }.
McCauley, Rev. J. Morsell, Rev. J. Bartlett
and Rev. J. A. Proctor-two speakers with
each division.
WASHINGTON NAVY YARD. Owing to the
exhaustion of the appropriation, the discharge
OF. nearly two hundred mechanics became
Indispensable with the close of last week
Mayor Berrct visited the navy department
aud made an appeal to the Secretary of the
Navy in behalf of the men thus thrown out
Of work The Secretary of the Navy, IN
view of the representations, made arrange
ments by which the men will be Immediate
ly restored to work. upon conditions proposed
by themselves.
Previous to the Ratification Meeting held
on Monday night large number OF persons
assembled around the Bell and Everett Flag
Pole in the First Ward, and were addressed in
an eloquent speech by VIM. d. Massey, esq.
a procession was then formed and with
banners, transparencies, and torch lights,
marched to Liberty Hall Rockets were fired
at intervals. BELL sounded It's notes, and
music and cheers resounded through the
streets.
THE SERVICES at the Baptisms on Sunday
last tmentIuncd in yesterday S Gazettel were
conducted by Elder Pennington, and anu M
Der Of visiting brethren from different parts
OF the country, were present on the inter
esting occasion.
gs9J" INDEPENDENT ORDER or RECHABITES.
The members of Virginia Tent, No. 39S, of
this ancient order, intend celebrating their
first anniversary tomorrow. Several mem
bers of the order, from other cities, are ex-
pectcd to participate with them in the cere-
monies of the occasion, OF which the follow
ing is the programme. Those intending to
ioin in the procession will meet at Sarepta
Hall. at the hour OF 4 o'clock in the evening.
The line Of march will be taken up at o.
o'clock, precisely, and the procession move
through the following streets:
From the Hall, on King street to Royal street;
thence To Cameron street. thence TO Fairfax street:
ia King street; @ to Union street;
to Prince street; " to Fairfax street;
- 10 Duke street; g to Pltt street:
to Prince street, " To Patrick street;
~ t, II
to King street; - To Wash ton. ST.;
10 Cameron street; " To mt street;
to King street, " to WASH ton. ST.;
to NJ L. Church, South, where the cXcr
ci.cS will he conducted in the following order:
Siuring-Prayer by the plain--Prcscnta
ton of AL excellent copy Of the Holy Scriptures
10 the 0. Tent, by the ladies Of this ciiy-kecep.
ton ~ the Chaplain, Rev WIN. {. Blount, III be
half nf the members Of the TcntS--Focal Music
Address by Henry A. Siiccr, of Baltimorc--N oca'
Musc--Addrc<s by our esteemed tcNow-cItlhcn,
Thornton ii. rriplctt, esq.
After being dismissed, the procession will return
To Sarcpta Hall, and separate for their homes.
my 23-lt -
T,f-!!oLLINs INSrlTurE.-This institute for
young ladies, located III the Valley OF Virginia, Oh
the line OF the Virginia & Tennessee Railroad,
eoui-distant from the thriving villages OF Salem
and FincaStlc, most justly commcnds Itself to the
patronage Of our own state, and the whole South.
It's natural advantages great: unsurpassed
by those Of any other within our knowledge
Among them may bc mentioned its Mineral
Springs. of which there are two--whilc Sulphur
aud ChaIyhcate~ standing in high reputc MS
health giving fountains.
lis learned and accomplished principal by
whose untlriug zeal and indomltahle energy, the
institution was rescued from most langTlsh!nS
condition.. Twelve years agol has adopted "a near,
" IL practicable, the system Of instruction pursued
ut the University of Virginia. And assisted as he
is. by corps of efficient ana competent officers
we have no hesitation in saying that ii deserves /"
rank among the first institutions OF learning Ill IhiS
or any other country.
No Young lady can obtain diploma at this IN
Sttution without truly meritng it. And while
those sciences and studies which give vSor to The
intellect, and prepare us to meet the grave ana
stern duties Of life, are Of primary consideration,
the light and graceful accomplishments are 10y no
means neglected.
The buildings are large. comnoa'ous and well
adartcd to the purposes for which they are de
sigucd. And daring the present summer. there
will he erected Il magnificent building, to accom-
rnodHtc it, Increasing patronage.
The writer Of this living within a short distance
Of the institute. and being frequently upon The
grounds. often Witnessing and assisting III the OK
animation Of the pupils, takes great pleasure III
recommending it to al who may desire To give
their daughters II thorough education.
my 23-lt IL.
r;-~ The following ticket for Magistrates was
nominated at IL meeting in the FIRST Ward, held
last night ut the Relief Engine House:
}. j. Wheat, }. a. English.
Wells 4. Harper, c. Il. Neae
my Cit
Tf--A CARD.-The undersigned desires 10
say to the Voters Of Fairfax. that he is candi-
date for re election to the office Of Commissioners
Of the Revenue, and will hc thankful for their
support, on the 9th day OF May next Very re
SrcctiuIly, j. i. Hun EN-.
Fartax County, Va. my 23-d2t
E,;"A. b. WAKEFIELD respectfully declines be
ing IL canaiiatc for Magistrate in The first ward
NY cit.
L;s" 4 CARD respectfully decline the
nomination for Magistrate in the FIRST Ward.
my 23~-lt GEO. McCLElSH.
I.t5~ NOTICE LADIES FESTIvAL.-Ihc ladies
Of the various denominations in Alexandria, have
determined to hold Il STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL,
for the benefit OF the Young Mems Christian ASsocla-
tion and would he glad their friends ut Sarcp-
Ia Hail. On Wednesday evening, 23d inst They vii!
cndvayor to provide for those VIII" may encourage
them all that the season affords to delight the eye
and crafty the taste. They solicit contributions
from those who willing to encourage this lnsl1-