Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-08
LOCAL ITEMS.

RAILROAD IoNNEtI!pN.-- ne house coiii-
mittee Of the District OF Columbia, yester
day, heard Mr.. Addison the Mayor of
Georgetown, in opposition to the plan
Ct the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany for crossing the Potomac alongside
the Long Bridge Col. J. S. Barbour, the
President Of the Orange and Alexandria
Railroad Company, and Mr.. Garrett, Presi-
dent of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company, replied TO Mr.. Addison, and argu-
ed in favor Of the Long Bridge route for the
Railroad. Hon. VIM. Smith was present,
and advocated bill which lie presented,
allowing the Alexandria and Washington
Railroad Company 10 run railroad track
across the Long Bridge, 10 be used with the
track on Mary land avenue, while the Baltl-
more and Ohio Railroad Company arc build
Ing their road and bridge.
\ very ably written memorial, III which
the arguments Of several Senator's were quo
ted, was read Oh behalf Of Georgetown. Mr..
Garrett on behalf Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company, made u very able state
mcnt OF his plan OF II railroad connection.
WASHINGTON IrEMs.-The Washington
Circuit Court concluded its May term on
Tuesday, and adjourned 10 tie Court in
course IN October next.
Mayor Berrett has appointed Mr.. Thomas
Brown Clerk of the Northern market, in
the place Of Mr.. George d. Spencer, re-
moved.
Edward Stirling, the unfortunate young
man who was shot in Washington, on Sion-
day, during an election riot ut the Fourth
Ward, has been compelled to have ms leg
amnutated. Mr. Stirling is an orderly ana
deserving citizen, and was III no way con-
nectett with the disturbances.
4 FEMALE INFANT, day Or two Old, was
left 1t the house Of one of our citizens, IN
the upper part Of the city, On "Wednesday
night or Yesterday morning early. 1t was
discovered by its cries. and taken III, and
cared for By the family. Alta meeting OF the
Oversccrs Of the Poor, yesterday afternoon,
the case of the child was brought before the
Beard, and ia order was issued 10 admit the
infant to the Aims House, where it was &C
cordiugly sent.
Koul-RAr1.-We were yesterday present
ed by Mir. Samuel c. Collins, vino will have
them for sale at his stand in the market. dur
ine the season, with mess oi Nohl'itabl,
or turnin rooted Cabbage. Il most excellent
vegetable. partakiug Of the qualities OF the
turnip and cabbage, and much priced by the
Germans as vegetable. 1t has but recent,
" been introduced into our market and Will
40 doubt prove most acceptable.
The I.oxG BRIpCE.--We learn that the
s,,an orthe long bridge Owe" the Potomac,
which was injured by the torna1" about
fortnight since. sunk about clock. p. Nj,
Yesterday. as a horse and buggy were cross
inc i. The horse and buggy and man
ans; Two boys who we're IN the buggy c-cap-
ed. Travel over the bridge will be sn$pcnd-
I'd t3r the present.
ADMITTED TO BAIL.---J. 3. Brown, com
mittod to the jail of this county, on Monday,
charged with circulating incendiary docr-
ments. has been admitted 10 bail in the sum
Of =, 900. for his appearance Mt the July
tern, Of the County Court. His security -
NJ. u. l.. Worst. Of this county.
Tl,r C.MrnELL MlzsvEGI&.--Ihis celebra-
ted Troupe, under the direction ct 1r'.
Matt Peel, will give an entertainment at
liberty Hall, this evening. All WHO wan:
to hear some fine Vocal and instrumental
Music, and enjoy u hearty laugh, *honId
attend.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ", return our thanks
to the Ladies who had in charge the Festival
for the benefit OF the Methodist Protestant
Ch0rrh. for their Einl rcmenlbranccs OF u".