Evening star., 1866-08-17
THE EVENING STAR.
LOCAL NEWS.


A
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKsBURG RAIL
Road With the completion Of the Alexandra
and fredericksburg railroad we shall have
almost an air line from Washington to Rich
mond. saving a distance of sixty-two miles, as
compared with any ether railroad route, and
Ihiriy-seven miles as compared with the Poto-
mac and Aqua Greek route; making differ
ence in time by either of about four hours in
favor of the Alexandria and Fredericksburg
route, and avoiding any change Of cars for
passengers, or reshipment Of freight between
the two cities. Such a direct connection with
all the Southern seaboard cities will attract all
the Northern and Eastern trafic and travel
with the South through this city. 1t will bring
10 our markets the agricultural productions OF
the fertile vallles OF the Rappahannock and
OF the James, which now 20 TO Baltimore or
to Norfolk, by reason Of the greater cheapness
OF water communication TO those cities as com.
= pared with the roundabout lines of railroad
leading here.
The completion of the Alexandria and Fred
ericksburg railroad will supply the only
missing link between the Northern and East
ern cities; and Richmond, the center from
which railroad connections now radiate
through all the Southern States, even to Mobile
and New Orleans, and hence must become a
portion Of the great thoroughfare from Name
TO The Gulf of Mexico.
The contract for constructing and eu uippjng
the entire road has been taken by Messrs Rod.
fish, Mills & Co., enterprising and substantial
railroad men, well backed by New York capt.
talists who contemplate finishing the road on
or before the LIST of September, 1857 The road
Will be opened for travel To Mt. Vernon in about
five months from this date.
Maj. Gen. ID. g. McCallum, who, during the
war, was the chief of the Bureau of Military
Railroads, has recently accepted the Presiden-
cy of the Alexandria & Fredericksburg Rail.
Board Of Dfrectors-John A Wills Hugh H.
Sweeney and Joseph b. Stuart, of Washing
ton; A. G. Bodfsh and Hugh Rice. of New
York; Reuben Johnston, of Alexandria
and A. Montgomery Slaughter, of Fredericks-
burg.
PTesident-Gen. ID. c. McCallum Secreta-
ry- Reuben Johnston. Treasurer - Robert
Turner, of New York. Trustses-Robert Tur-
ner and u. Randolph Martin, of New York
Chief Engineer-A. Grant Childs.-Alezandrio
Gazette.
IMPROVEMENTS IN SOUTH wAsHrNGros.-
building at the corner Of " and south l.
streets has just been con verted into three fine
dwelling houses, each oftwo stories, Is feet by
20 deep, which go far towards improving the
neighborhood. One OF the dwellings Contains
rooms, and the other Z, conveniently ar
ranged, with large airy halls, closets and geom
etrical stair case, besides large dry cellars
The windows are of the latest style. with the
French casing and the sash furnished with
weights. The doors of the parlors are of black
walnut, and the mantels and other interior
work. plastering and painting, is of the best
finish. Water and gas have been introduced
and in each house is a well arranged bath room
This work has been done for Mr. David T.
Morrison, under the superintendent of Messrs.
Barron and Smithson. carpenters and build
ers. the following doing their part in the WORK
Thomas Lewis, bricklayer; Peter Pearce plas
terer' W. M. Davis, painter: Joseph ID. Bond,
plumber and gas filter.
In the immediate vicinity of this improve-
ment two comfortable two story frame houses
are being erected by Messrs. Barron and
Smithson for Mr.. Morrison.
ANOTHER INJUNCTION CAsE-JudRe I'm.
derwood, of the u. :. District Court heard
today at the courtroom, in this city, argu-
ments upon an apr ication tor an in Junction
TO restrain the National Express COMPANY
from fleeing attorneys, giving bonds, &c in
certain suits in which ii is alleged that COM
pany has no interest; and, also, TO restrain that
company from paying for more cars than thew
can nil with goods, 6c-, &c. The object of the
application is, as contended on the one side,
to prevent waste and misapplication of the
Joint stock funds. On the other hand IL is
declared that the application is the scheme OF
rival company TO interrupt the legitimate
operations of the National Express, and drive
II from the field OF competition. The applica-
, uon was supported by Gen. II. H. Wells for
the applicants, and opposed by Col. ]. b. Bald
win for the National Express Company With
out concluding the case, the court adjourned
until tomorrow morning.-Alex. Gdeette, 16th
lrSt0nt.
I INSURANCE OF THE FIREMEN.-Yesteraav
afternoon, Chief Engineer Sessford. of the
Pald Fire Department, was presented by the
agent OF the Accident Insurance COMPANY
with policy of $500, to be paid in case or
death, and he was requested to furnish the
names OF the officers and men of the depart
them Ii Is stated that other companies doing
business here have under consideration the
question of presenting the fremen with
policies OF insurance, in case Of death or dis.
ability. and it is TO be hoped that liberal pro-
vision will be made for this class of persons
for whom, besides the pay from the city no
provision Is made IN case Of death or accident.
VIOLATING THE BUILDING RRGULATIoNs.-
Yesterday, Michael Downey was arrested by
0fieer Evans, Of the Seventh Ward, for vic.
Iatlng the building regulations hv erectip0 /,
frame shanty against a brick building. He was
taken before Justice Boswell, and fined so 90.
VIM Whalen, who was the complainant in
the case OF Downey, was arrested this morn /.
ing by the same oficer, upon a similar CHARGE
made by the Ward Commissioner He was
taken before Justice Handy, and was fined
S20.9O.
ACCIDENTALLY SHoT.-The Alexandria Ga.
sete of yesterday says:-Rev. Mr.. Gubitosi.
professor of moral philosophy in GEORGETOWN
College, and temporarily in charge of ST.
Mary's Church, in this city, was accidentally
shot In the mouth this morning while cunning
on the other side of Hunting Creek. He was
attended by DIR. Lewis. and was able TO pro-
ceed 20 the college this afternoon.
The STEAMER GEORGE PAGE-The hull OF
the steamer George Page, which was DESTROYED
BY the rebels at Aqua Creek in the early part
OF the war, was raised a few days ago, and the
machinery. which was much damaged by the
actlon OF the water was landed at Alexapdrla
yesterday.
PETTY LARCESY.-Mark +. Scott was ar
Seventh Ward, for the larceny Of cigar, Sc
from James ii. Lewis. He was taken TO Jus.
tice Boswell for hearing, who sent him &c
Jail for court.
The MANASSAS RAILRoAD.-Some of the
roIllng STOCK OF the Manassas Railroad, which
was carried South during the rebellion. ha.
been returned to Alexandria.