The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-08

Christian Association this morning. The
meeting was well attended, and preliminary
arrangements made for forwarding the ob.
jects of the Association
The following ladies were appointed to
canvas their respective wards, for the pur-
ppse Of soliciting donations of clothing, &C.:
First Ward-Mrs. George Harrison and
Miss Charlotte Davis.
Second Ward-Mrs. Hurdle and Miss Nc
Graw.
Third Ward--Mrs. Robert Brockett and
Miss Law
Fourth Ward Miss Kate Smoot and Miss
Buchanan.
This completes tho arrangements for the
comfort Of the destitute of the city during
the coming inclement season. We are glad
that, notwithstanding the gloomy aspect Of
affairs, the charity Of our people has been
equal to the occasion, and there is now, if
the same spirit continues to be exhibited,
prospect that there will be little suffering in
this city during the coming winter to which
the hand of relief will not be extended,
MILITARY CoURr.-In consequence of the
absence of the Judge in the morning, the
Military Court was not held until o'clock
yesterday afternoon, Judge Freese presid-
ing.
A considerable number Of cases of dru nix
enness and violations of military discipline
occupied the time of the Court during its
session.
MILITARY FUNERAL.-A military funeral,
with solemn music. attracted much attention
upon the streets this morning. 1t proved to
be the obsequies Of federal officer. The
body was conveyed to the Adams Express
Office, to be forwarded North. 4
A SEARcH.-The branch Of the Farmers
Bank of Virginia, in this city, was searched
last night, by order Of the military authori-
Ties, with view, it is lid, of obtaining GER
lain poll books, but none were found Sew
sral of the officers of the bank were arrested,
but were discharged after a short detention.
The election in Maryland. as already sta
led. has resulted in the complete success of
he Union ticket. The majorities in all the
counties heard from are very large In
Prince Georges, Bradford has 100 majority,
out it is said that Oden Bowie States Rights)
las defeated DIR. Bayne (Cnion) for the Sem
tie. 1t is unnecessary to give details from
he various counties
SOUTHERN NEws.--Late Southern papers
eceived at Louisville, KY, say that the
teamer Theodore has arrived at Savannah
With "a valuable cargo of coffee, ammunition,
altpetre, sulphur and small arms. The
Fheodora brought as passengers Mr.. Mead,
administer to Brazil, and Capt. S. j. Short, /
# the British navy, who has rendered his
ervices to the Confederate Government.
Col. Tilghman has been appointed by the
a Brigadier General, and super
edes Gen. Alum in command at Hopkins
lille. Ex-senator Benjamin has been ap-
UNITED Secretary of War.
The vote for President and Vice President
the Confederate States, on the 9th inst.
was expected, would be small. 1t was
bought that Davis and Stephens would en-
ounter little opposition.
Gen. Hardee mas been promoted to q Ma
,r-Generalship. Heand Gen. johnson were
t Bowling Green, on the 4th inst. Zollicof-
sr has fallen back to Gum berland Gap, and
emit to Knoxville for reinforcements.
MIR. Lynch, elected Sheriff Of New York,
vas bitterly opposed both by the New York
'ribune and the New York Herald. One Of +
le principal charges they brought against
i'm, was, that he was the leader of the New
ork regiment, who would have their dis
barge when their time was up, on the day
the battle If Bull Run, and who "march-
! back to the sound of the guns" fired at
he soldiers who remained to contest the day.
9th the journals we have mentioned are in
gnant at the result of the election. 80 far /,
Mr.. Lynch is concerned. Il
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