Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-07-11

LOCAL NEWS.
The Manassas Gap Railroad has been turned
over by the Government to the Directors OF
the road b. c. Marshall reinstated as fresl-
dent; and we understand such steps have oeen.
taken as will justify the belief that the rcn >,
removed and destroyed during the war VIII
as soon as possible, bereplaced
A Young lady from Washington, who had
lost her watch this morning between four and
FIVE o'clock, accompanied by female COM
nanion, came down to this city on the nine
o'clock boat, with the faint hope of seeing the
one who had SO ungenerous taken advantage
Of her. After walking about the streets TOR
some time without success, she become des-
pondent, and returning towards the steamboat
wharf, was just stepping on the Fulton,
when she saw the object Of her search. =
She rushed at him frantically, and chung to
him tenaciously, until he not only returned the
watch, butalso gave her twenty live dollars
relinquish her grasp and keep quiet. There
were number Of persons at the wharf t the
time, and this little incident in Washington
morality, occasioned quite a sensation.
The growing corn, in all directions, is.said to
look extremely promising. Roasting ears will
soon be abundant The crops Of potatoes,
tomatoes, &C., are very large. Prices Of
vegetables must come down. 1t is remarkable,
in this market that the same price is asked
for new potatoes that was asked three weeks
ago.
James M. Carlisle, distinguished member
Of the Washington bar, is suffering with a
severe affection; his sight has been quite
materially impaired. His many friends will
be, gratifed to learn that he is improving,
with promise Of an early restoration
A condemned government horse, caused
some excitement among the storekeepers end
much merriment for the boys, on King street,
this morning, y walking into various clothing
and jewelry stores, leisurely and without ap-
parent concern The animal was finally Sc
cured and taken into custody by the Superin-
tendent of Police.
We are requested to call attention to the
frequent violations Of law and military regula-
tions, in fast driving through The streets, both
onhorseback and in vehicles
Some general movement on the part OF the
housekeepers and citizens Of this place, is
spoken of, with regard to the regulation OF
the market, forestalling, purchasing of coun
try produce in quantities from the market
people, to sell again, &c. A determination is
expressed to report to the Mayor certain per-
sons engaged in combinations to keep up prices.
We are requested to call attention to the
necessity of purchasing at the market only
fresh and sound vegetables-as several cases
Of sickness have been produced lately by eating
those which are stale and wilted. A CORES
pondent says, if hesellers rather than reduce
their prices, will keep vegetables over from day
to-day, in the hope of forcing people to buy at
their asking rates; do not buy at all; and let
those suffer The lossWho have no mercy upon
the others
We1refer our. country friends, who are now
visiting this place, for the purchase OF sup
plies, toour advertising columns CONFORMATION
asto where they can purchase goods, &c. We.
would be glad to make the Gazette a general