Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-07
LOCAL ITEM s.

were complaining OF tue SLOW progress Vi TIE
Manassas Gap Railroad. The people in
that region are naturally anxious, and some
what inpatient to see the road brought to
Harrisonburg. But we expect that, in as
far as any censure Of the President, Drec-
tors, or Engineer of the Company is con-
cerned, injustice has been done. The man
ayers of the Road are deeply interested and
concerned in its progress, and 1t Is, doubt
less, their pleasure as well as their duty, to
push it forward with all the expedition In
their power. We have no authority, what
ever, for any statements on the subject; but
we know that the work now in progress is a
very heavy and difficult one; and we know,
moreover, that, from past experience, every
thing possible is and will be done, to push
forward, and move onward The President,
Directors, and Engineer have every reason
to expedite the work, and we are certain
that they are now doing all that they can,
to have it completed to Harrisonburg as
speedily as possible They have had great
difficulties to contend with all along-but
they have nobly perseyered and will con-
tinue to persevere till the final accomplish
meut of their wishes.
Found DEAp.-A Coroner's inquest was
made on Friday, into the cause and circum-
stances of the death Of a Mr.. q. d. Noble, OF
New York. which took place that morning
at Emerich's European Hotel, IN Washing
ton. The deceased came to Washington on
the 9th of April, and stopped at Willards'
Hotel, which he left on the 18th. and took
up his stay at Emerich's, under the name OF
Davis. The testimony OF DR.. iiolston,
showed that he died from taking an excess
of elixir of opium is probable he had
also been using citrate OF mofphia IN large
quantities. The articles produced as found
on the person of deceased, besides q gold
watch and chain, were merely two sleeve
links, gold studs, &C., and less than two dol
lars in money. Capt. Goddard gave some
testimony, showing that the whereabouts OF
the deceased was anxiously desired by his
friends in New York, who are among the
most wealthy of the citizens OF that clty,
and that they had offered Il reward of SOU
for his discovery. For this Mr.. Emerich
made application, but failed to communicate
with such distinctness az to be we'll under
stood. He also denied on Thursday even
ING that Noble was in his house. This he
is supposed to have done in order to secure
the reward to himself The verdict Of the
iury was that deceased had come to bis death
by reason Of an excessive use OF oplates ia
ken as medicine. There is no idea OF SUI
cide.---Nat Int.
A CoRREcTIoN.-ln the report of the meet
ing of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Com
panv, held in Washington, on the Sd INST,
published in the Gazette Of Saturday, 1t Is
incorrectly stated that the selection of d.
rector from Alexandria was solicited. The
gentlemen from this city did not ask for
director: but urged the claims Of Virginia
for q representation Of its stock in the board
to he elected. Col Robinson, the proxy
from Virginia, offered the name of gentle
man of undoubted character, and sad that
he would endorse him to the extent OF So
900 for the benefit of the Canal.
TuEGENERAL MUSTER The General mus
ter of the l75th Regiment took place on Sat
urday last. After forming, and gong through
a dress parade. on the commons, near the
Court House, the Regiment paraded through
the princinal streets. The Alexandria Rifle
men and Alexandria Cadets appeared IN full
uniform and the Letcher Guards in citizens
dress. The ranks OF many OF the mihtla
companies were very thin.
The Junior Rifles paradcd and made very
creditable appearance, attracting general at
tention.
Funeral SERylCE.--A service III comment
Grafton of the death Of Rev. John l.. BloX,
late pastor of St. Mary's Church. in this city.
will take place, at that church, this morning
at 10 o'clock Rev. DR.. Early, President OF
Georgetown College, will preach on the o.
cason and there will be, no doubt, large
attendance of the friends Of the deceased, "t
all denominations, his attabilty ana many
virtues, having greatly emdeared him to all
classes of our citizens during ms residence
among US.
ApJrraxT 70 THE REGIMENT. -Licutenant
A. }. Humphreys of the Alexandria Ritr-
men, has been appointed and confirmed Adj.
iutant of the l75th Regiment Of Virginia
Militia. \ better selection could NOT have
been made Lieut. Ii. combining III high
degree all the qualifications requisite tor the
position His thorough knowledge ct mil
tary tactics, his soldierv bearing, and his
uniform gentemanly department. have won
for him the esteem aud confidence OF ti'e
Regiment.
MAIL FAILURE.-On Saturday night, The
mail north If Washington failed The
cause, we learn, was the detention OF
the mail train at the Relay llonsc to await
the arrival of the EDITORIAL ExcursionlstS.-
The train arrived at Washington TO" late To
connect with the Southern lue. We are
indebted to Mr. r. W. Falls, of Adams Tx
press, for the Baltimore evening papers.
AUCTION SALES GA Saturday last, John
Il. Creighton, Auctioneer, sold at public auc-
ton, brick dwelling and lot Of ground on
the north side OF Prince street, between
Water and Union SITS, belonging to the eStare
of John Tatsapaugh to the heirs for Sl,992.
T. NJ. Mccormick, Auctloncer, sold on the
same day, fifty acres of land III Fairfax coun-
tv on the Leesburg Turnpike, near baylev' 5
Cross Roads, to Richard RVtchord tor s., 10.
SAILED FOR ErRorE-Among the passen-
gers by the Australian, which sailed from
Portland, on Saturday, for Liverpool, were
Mr.. Henry Peel and family, of this city
Mr., Peel will, while in England, enquire
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