Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-30

inc. 10 he made the mark OF an enemy
and cody to receive his fire, without being
able to return it, is one of the most trying
positions in which a soldier can be placed.
This test poor Snowden stood like Il hero.'
CLOSING EXERCISES OF THE ALEXANDRIA
ACADEMY-Th scholastic term Of the Alex
andria Academy was closed yesterday morn
ing, with some interesting exercises.
The students and their friends assembled
in the Lecture Room Of the Institution, at
II o'clock. After prayer by the Rev. DR..
Harrison, Mr.. d. kemper announced the
rule under which the honors Of the lnstitu-
ton were awarded. 1t is the same that Is
in operation at the University Of Virginia.
| The greater honors of the term were then
declared to be us follows:
Proficient in Latin. Bryan Lathrop }.
Pendieton Rogers and Geo. W. Ramsay, OF
Alexandria.
Proficient in Mathematical ". Ram
say, OF Alexandria.
Proficient in Mechanical Philosophers.
G. McLanahan. Of Pennsylvania.
Proficient in the Primary Department
Latin Grammar.-Newton Gray and Joseph
VANDERBILT, Of Alexandria.
Natural Sciencc-Jos NandeGriCt.
The profcients in the Senior Glasses re-
ceived certificates. Those in the Preparatory
Department, handsome premiums, i'll the
shape OF books
Mr.. X. kemner then addressed the pupils,
urging them 10 take the road OF wisdom 10
distinction. He impressed upon them the
necessity OF constant and assidi"uS appllca-
ton as the indispensable requisite OF sue
cess. la conclusion he babe the scholars
who were about 10 depart, an attecuonnte
farewell
The exercises then closed with the bene-
diction, By Rev. DR.. Harrison.
CITIZEN SOLDIERS At THE foKT.-The
Washington Light infantry will man Fort
Washington next Monday, and do guard
duty t0r four days. This organization con
.i-ts Of two companies, under command OF
Mai. James Y. Davis. The battalion, up
wards Of 100 strong will leave Washington
on Monday morning in the steamer Phoenix,
at O'Clock. AMI proceed TO the Fort, where
they will remain until the 9Th in garrison
duty. Among the invited guests OF the o.
rasion. are the Secretary Of War, and friends,
u. I.
The Secretary OF War has ordered the
Fort to he put in good order at the expense
of the government, and his orders have been
ably seconded and executed by Quartcrmas-
ter Towers Of the battalion, vino has also
supplied all the necessary stores. provided
transportation, &c, iii true regular service
stvle. From the well known character q
the Old Guard. and the ability of its quar-
termaster, the Fort Will undoubtedly exhibit
lively scene during the time Of their stay
there.
ORDIHAvloN SEgvlcHS.-Thc chapel of the
Theological Seminary, near this place. was
crowded yesterday morning, on occasion OF
the ordination Of eight gentlemen to the min
istry Of the Protestant Episcopal church.
The Ordination sermon, one vi great beau
ty and power. was preached by Rt Rev.
Bishop Meade.
Rev. J. Cosby was ordained Priest by Bis!'-
op Meade.
RI Rev. Bishop Johns oficiated in the
ordination to the Deaconship oi seven gentle
men
RI. Rev. Bishop Johns and Rev. DR.. Nc
Cabe Of Baltimore, otnciated ut the commu-
Mon service, in Il most impressive manner.
Quite a number of Alexandrians were pre-
sent and participated in the solemn services
of the occasion.
\ CoHyEXIENcE-The Orange and Alex
andria Railroad Company have decided -
locate ticket Office, and after Friday 10 run
their regular Southern trains from the Steam
boat wharf, so that through passengers will
not be subjected to the Inconvenience OF a
side-spiitting ride over the rough streets Of
Alexandria, in a jolting omnibus. As IS
we'll known TO the travelling community, the
only break in n continuous railway route
from Maine to New Orleans. occurs at this
point. The thoughtful arrangement Of the
Orange Company, however, will greatly oh
viate the Inconvenience hitherto experienced.
-BuN. -1Htcr.
SERIOUS CnARcE-We mentioned. some
weeks since the finding Of an infant at the
door of one of eur citizens, and that the IN
FAINT had been sent to the workhouSe. The
infant died ten days after It's arrival at the
almShouse.
Yesterday morning, upon information,
Naycr Price issued a warrant for the arrest
of a woman charged with exposing the IN
FAINT mentioned, and thus causing its death.
4 hearing took place yesterday afternoon.
After hearing the evidence, the Mayor com
mitted the accused for further hearing.
The Commonwealth attorney appeared Tor
the prosecution. and |. L. kinzer for the
accused. An inquest will be held on the
body Of the infant.
MooyLlGHr PARADE.-The Mount fernon
Guards Capt S. H. Devaughn, assembled at
their Armory last night, in their new and
snowy uniform, and passed military Inspee-
lion in tiue style. They then paraded the
streets with music, drilled we'll, made fine
show. aud moved like veterans. They mus
tered 10 muSkets, and in their palm'est
DAYS never looked better. On Monday next,
1hccv appear in public again, and on that oe,
casion will be accompanied by Withers'
Brass Band, which will, also, make It's ap-
pearance in a new ana neat uniform.
MAYOR BERRET, Of Washington, beng SAT-
isfed, from complaints, that the contractors
for cleaning the cutters &c, have utterly
failed 70 perform their duties, has annutled
all their contracts. and has resolved 10 have
the remaining work done by day labor, as
formerly. The contracts were taken too low
TO enable the parties 10 do the work pro-
perly.