Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-08

~, -s.The allegation that the Board OF Pub-
4. Works has decided ID favor Of the Council
ch,nberimeeting of the stockh zldsfs Of the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad Company, lrs
,coeuized Messrs Jameson, Quigley, and
hair associates, as the President and Directors
4 that railroad, is without any foundation.
We state this by authority, They merely re
oneuzed the temporary continuance Of the
Agency which managed the road prior to the
late meeting,
The members Of the committee Of the City
Council on the Fire Department, the Chief
Engineer of the Fire Department and the Pres
dents Of the Friendship and San Fire Compa-
ms, met at zen o'clock yesterday mornins il
! lie Magistrate Office, Tor the purpose of con
aering the condition of the Fire Department
d this city: The necessity of the case requiy
| ing it, they determined to purchase fifteen hun
+ hel feet Of hose, q sufficient number Of lanterns
| and to thoroughly reft the entire department.
| The apparatus of the only two hand engines
IN the city was represented to be in good condi
don
Tie remaies Of Geo. T. Wsrfeld, a member
dthe Mount Vernon Guards, 18th Virginia
Regiment, who was killed at the battle OF Fra
ier's Farm, were escorted to their final resting
place yesterday evening by the Odd Fellows, the
friendship and Sun Fire Companies, and a
arge concourse of citizens. The bells OF the
lie companies were tolied as the procession
asmoving. The funeral coytege vas solemn
i Ind imposing
The National Intelligencer Of this isornlng
ays - Major General Logan arrived in the
aty last evening AID will have consultation
nth the President and Secretary Of State to-
Day. 1t is stated that he declines TO accept the
Mexican mission unless the policy Of tie Gov
Eminent towards Mexico is changed. General
'iaat is expected.to return to this city tomor
Tow. It is not believed that he will so to New
0eaas or 1eXassat present.
The door OF the Messrs. Brenyle' stable, ia
'F alley back Of ,hei: Confectionery establish.
,on King street, was forced open on Mon
"a! night last aad young sorrel horse, to
Assber with two saddles and brides, stolen
Aerefrom. Two other horses nere IN the
8aOIe, but the tibet was a high priced fellow
N'aa took OILY the best.
q NJ Dennison, who was a candidate Tor the
Il pAtlon Of doorkeeper Of the House Of Repre-
latlVes, vas SO troubled by his defeat shat he
Nc several attemptsto kill himself IN W ash
slon, onsMonday last. He tried opium and
D, sealc and finally attempted to hang himself,
o. all bis efforts were in vain, and he had to
M l1s Richmond Enquirer says: MT. Styles,
Wnsrnal Revenue Collector for the District OF
luce William, has been indicted by the Grand
Er's Of that county for alleged mule stealing
y trial Will take place at the March term OF:
Court, on which occasion the Prosecuting
SsorGeyy, A5lett Nicl1o's, esq. will 5e AIDED
N 'col .'oha S. Mosby.
81 'eaeraay being Thanksgiyieos Day there e
M general suspension, q business Y 1nls
H.; the stores were all closed, a1'a the on
snt places Of public Worship were ope4eo
Oiivine service u II some Of the Churches
uoos appropriate to the oc;a6io'l' "e''
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