The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-17
LEXANDRIA. VA.

FURTHER HELP FOR THE PooR.-It has
been suggested, and the suggestion is mos
excellent one, that the ladies of the CITY
should cooperate with the "Relief Associa
tion," in adding to the comforts of the ne.
cessltous, and deserving among onr towns
people during the coming winter. There is
doubtless in the garrets and clothes rooms of
the city. numbers of thread-bare, patched or
other off-cast garments, which under the
skiltul fingers of the ladies could ,e made to
do good service in clothing poor children,
that otherwise might suffer for the want of
such articles. We know that the benevo-
lence of the ladies of Alexandria needs only
the suggestion, to secure their assistance in
this excellent work The Volunteer Relief
Association will rejoice to have their CO.
operation.
MILITARY CoURT-The Military Court
held its usual session at the Court House
this morning. Provost Judge Friese, pre-.
siding.
The only civil case of interest before the
Court was that of Mr.. J. Davidson. arrested
yesterday afternoon, on the charge of ille-
gally purchasing military stores from sol.
diers
The Court acted in this case upon re-
Gently published order of Gen. Mcclellan,
which absolutely forbids soldiers to sell mil
ltary stores, even the excess Of rations, to
others than the Commissary. Persons so
purchasing forfeit the goods purchased, and
may be otherwise punished. Officers who
sell such stores forfeit their commissions.
Mr.. Davidson was directed to hold the
supplies purchased, subject to the order of
the Court and the further consideration of
the case was then postponed.
The Court then took up the Military cases
CHANGE IN MILITARY GUARD.-The Fifth
New Jersey Regiment, which has been for
some time past detailed for Police dirty in
this city, have been superseded by the Came
ron Light Guard, a regiment of Pennsylva-
MIA Volunteers, under command of Colonel
Mclean. This regiment is accompanied by
Band of Music, said to be exceeded BY few |
in the United States army.
This'ohange lin the Police Guard, also,
makes change in the Provost Marshal,
Capt Griffith, Of Company D., Cameron
Light Guard, succeeding Capt. Cladek, Eff h
New Jersey Regiment, in that post.
, lMPRovEMENTs.-Of course, very little |,
goes on in Alexandria in the way of i'm
provements. Nevertheless, there are signs
scarce as Angels visits OF hens teeth, but
for all uhat-signs that even amid the present
the old town is not entirely with
out movement.
The MARKET. The city market this morn
ing was somewhat less lively than when re-
ported last Saturday, yet it was quite lively
Vegetables, meats, and other provisions vet
maintain the substantially the rates quoted j
IN Saturdays issue.
GRoCERIEs.-Our retail Grocery merchants
1ave On hand, large and good stock Of gro
rries, and while though prices are some
hat higher than in ordinary times, the ad-
pee on many articles is but slight.
AvEL TO WAsHINGroN.-The travel be.
this city and Washington is now very
pass being required from the U. S.
IN order to pass between the two
espondent of the New York Tri-
that as soon as intelligence
bington of the sailing of Messrs. {
son for Europe, from Charles. /,
Department ordered fast
cept them, and a dispatch 3
Secretary Welles was re- {