The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-19
ALEX ANDRI \. VA.

Marshal OF this city proceeded to the city
buildings yesterday afternoon, end took pos
session Of all the pffices occupied by the
Mayor and Auditor, as also the chambers IF
the Board Of Aldermen and Common Coun-
Gil. James A. English. Auditnr. delivered
up the keys Of his Office under protest, but
we learn that the other ufice roums were un.
occupied at the time they were taken posses.
sion Of. The Office of the Clerk of the Coun-
ty Court was also taken possession Of
The other county offices have been in posses
sion Of the United States military forces since
the occupation of this city, in May last, by
the forces under Col? Wilcox.
. The following Is the protest delivered to
Captain Griffith, Provost Marshal, by the
Auditor: &Hs = 4an
'es |, James A. English, Auditor of the city
of Alexandria, do hereby enter my protest
against The forcible taking from me, by mill
tary authority, the keys Of the Auditors Of
fee, and the books and papers therein CON
tanned, and deny that the laws of the State
Of Virginia, either Of Richmond or Wheel
ing, authorize any such proceedings
Given under my hand this 18th day of
November. 1861. JAS A. ENGLI H, ''@
1} Auditor of the city of Alexandria.
u 5. STEAMER FREEBoRN AGROUND The
o. S. steamer Freeborn, while passing the
mouth of Hunting Greek last night. ran
aground on the shoals in that vicinity, where
she yet remains stuck fast Vigorous efforts
were made this morning to relieve her,
number of steam-tugs having come down
from Washington for that purpose The ef-
forts thus far have been vain, and, az the
time for high water for to-day has already
passed, there is no probability of getting the
steamer off until tonight, when Efforts to
that end will be renewed, aud additional
force employed for the purpose As the
nights are now moonlit. thus rendering it
easy to work, it is expected the steamer will
be afoat before Tomorrow. The water of the
river diminished by the recent blow, is rap
idly returning to it's bed and each succeed
ing flood tide rises higher than it's predeces-
sor, so that this will much facilitate opera
tons.
The RELIEF Association The Volunteer
Relief Association continues its benefcpnt
operations, carrying cheer TO many a home
that would otherwise he comfortless, and
amelorating, with the hand Of charity, the
calamities which war has brought upon this
devoted city. It's expenditures are large, and
as its operations are conducted exclusively
upon cash basis, prompt payment of the
contributions to it's fund is absolutely inds-
pensible to its roper management We
trust. therefore, that all who are interested
in the success If the Association, will make
payment to the t, easurer, that no arrearares
may accumulate to embarrass the action of
the Association, or diminish it's boun5es to
the poor and destitute.
RIVER MnvEMENTs.-A large number of
small vessels passed down fhe river tbis moru-
ing. Steam tugs were busy. too passing
from the grounded steamer, IF the mouth of
Hunting Creek, to the Navy Yard Nothing
arrived from below during the porning
The MILITARY COURT The usual session
Of the Military Court was not held this morn.
ing, having been postponed until THIS after
noon. g-t.t#t Fl - w
WILD FowL.-Large numbers of wild fowl
were observed this morning, passing over
this place, going South. "a 31t@Af
THE WEATHER.--The weather is as de-
lightful as it can be at this season of the
year. s..rrsE yu0s
A dispatch from Fernandlna, Fla, dated
18th. says that Federal fleet, steering south !
ward, has sailed past that place. =
1t is stated in the New York Herald that |
the Irish people in New York rather rejoice
at the idea of bush with England-aud, |
are pleased that Com. Wilkes boarded and
took Mason and Sldel from an English
vessel. "A .1RJAN8t
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