Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-09

Washington councils, praying Congress to
improve the channel Of the Potomac river,
and asking their reference to the committee
on commerce. Agreed to. lie also report
ed the bill for the incorporation OF the Grand
Lodge Of Independent Order Of Odd Fellows
Of the District of Columbia, which was read.
Mayor Berret is again absent at Annapo-
lis, on business with the Legislature, concern
ing the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and the
passenger tax on the Washington branch
railroad.
The graduates of the medical department
of Georgetown College are-Richard G. Crog-
gon and James Ii. Peabody, d. c.; Van
Deusen Naylor, Nd. John c. Harrison, Va;
John w Davis, Ind; A. q. Browning, Ky;
David K. Lindsay, Ala A. Zappone, Italy;
Leroy NJ. Taylor Mich, and Frederick.
McNulty, Conn.
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
Notwithstanding that passengers by this
road, in arriving at, and departing from,
this city, are subjected to the inconvenience
of mile of riding in OmnibusseS the ira
vel over it is constantly and rapidly increas-
ing. The cars come up crowded to their
fullest capacity every day, and it could not
we'll be otherwise, for any one who Gnce pass
es over this road will wish to do SO again, If
only 10 receive the polite aud accommoda-
ting attentions Of the agents and employees.
Our friend, the Col" is a whole team"
himself, aud aided by his efficient sub,
'Hugh," keeps every thing in proper or
der. The conductors are attentive and po-
lite; and the road itself is one Of the very
la1
attention to repairs will keep it So Lyhch-
burg Republican.
Mss CHARLOTTE THoMPsoN, "the little
stranger" who appeared here last winter,
and performed at the theatre with such sig
nal success, has been leading captive the
theatre going public Of New Orleans, by
her exquisite acting and charming MARINERS.
The papers of that city contain the most
glowing notices of her performances, and
on each appearance she is greeted with over
flowing houses. The Picayune OF the 9th
ult. contains long notice OF Miss rs. appear
ance on the previous evening IN Goldsmith
Comedy of "She Stops to Conquer, on
which occasion she was honored with seve-
raj floral tributes, lurking furtiyely in one
of which was costly diamond ring the gift
of some appreciatye though unknown ad-
mirers.
WASHINGTON CRIMINAL CoURT.-ln the
Washington Criminal Court, on Wednesday,
James Ford was found guilty of stealing
gun from Mr.. John w. Sotheron, aud recon-
mended to the mercy OF the Court. In
another case he was convicted OF stealing
a pair of pantaloons valued at 81. Judge
Dunlop sentenced him to two weeks in tue
County Jail for the last offence, and remark
ed that in the gun case, he being recommend
ed to mercy the punishment would be put
at the lowest period which was one year in
the penitentiary, at hard labor.
Daniel Barry, an old soldier, was con-
victed of arson in burning the house Of Mrs.
Briseoe. He was sentenced to three years in
the penitentary
The RAILROAD BRIDGE OVER JAMES RIy-
ER.-The Lynchburg Republican publishes
the item from the Gazette, on the compile
ton of the Railroad bridge, across the James
River at Lynchburg, and says: Our lnfor-
nation, is 10 the effect that under the most
favorable circumstances, the Bridge across
the North side of the river cannot be com
pleted much before the first day of May,
while the portion on the South side will not
be finished before the LIST of July. We visit
ed the Bridge yesterday evening, and are
glad to see that the work, as far as we are
competent to Judge, is we'll executed, and
the materials used seem to be oi the best
quality.
TEE PEACH CRoP.-We have taken some
pains to obtain information relative to the
prospect for the peach crop and the result
is. that large quantities have already been
frozen in the bud This is particularly the
case with the more valuable early varieties.
In some localities, however, where the trees
are not so much exposed to the sun--on the
northeastern slopes OF the hills and noun
tains--but comparatively little damage has
vet been done, and if the spring should be
favorable, there will be average crops
WoodStock Tenth LEGION
BODY OF AN INFANT FoUND.-Ye yesterday
morning the body Of female infant was dis
covered floating in the dock at the foot OF
Cameron street. 1t was taken cut, and an
inquest held on it by Justice Simpson. 1t
appeared on evidence that the child had
been born alive, but had probably died
natural death, and was then thrown into the
river. There were no marks OF violence
whatever on the body and the jury render
ed verdict in accordance with the above
statements.
ExcuRsIoS.-Many members of Congress
united IN the Excursion to Mount Vernon,
on Thursday. Whilst the steamboat was on
her return trip, patriotic addresses were
made to the company present by Messrs'
Larabee of Wisconsin, Cochrane OF New
York, Cox of Ohio, and Martin of Virginia,
SALE OF LAND.-Dr. r. IL. Stuart, of King
George county, Va, has disposed Of his fine
estate in Prince Georges county, Maryland
for the handsome sum of $4,000 1t was
purchased by Dr. Benjamin Lee, of Prince
Georges county.
FIsH.-It is said that the indications, at
this time, are favorable, for good fishing
seasonal least the signs are considered
by the fishermen as encouraging. But no
one can say certainly what will be the re-
suit.
County CouRT.-The County Court, March
term. adjourned on Wednesday, having
tram sacted the business before it. No cases