Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05
LOCAL NEWS.

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ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAIL-
RoAp.-UInpalat,b as it may be to some OF
the citizens of Alexandria, the statement made
in the Gazette few daysag respecting the
proposed route Of the Alexandria and Fred
erickshurg Railroad, was correct in every par
ticular In conversation with the engineer
of that road this evening he stated that ~ The
CITY Council had refused to allow the right OF
way through this city, and as it was determln-
ed fact that the only railroad break between
New York and Tallahassee, now existing be-
tween Alexandria and Fredericksburg, should
be filed and that at once, the company having
that work to perform had been compelled to
locate their line around Alexandria, barely
touching the limits Of the city on its extreme
Northwestern boundary If.the company sue
ceeded in obtaining what they are now striving
for, charter to build road from Washington
to Richmond, it is doubtful whether Alexandria
will even be approached.
ACCIDENT TO TIE STEAMER ADELAIDE.
The steamer Adelaide of the Baltimore and
Norfolk steam packet line. met with all accident
last evening soon after leaving her wharf, which
prevented her from making the trip to Norfolk.
When of the European pier, Locust Point.
from some unknown cause small hole was
blown in one OF her boilers. The only personal
injury sustained was the badly scalding Of Ed
ward Harper, colorcd one of the tiremen
There was no injury whatever to the steamer,
and she will be able to resume her place in the
line to-day, as SOON as the boiler is repaired.
Tn. passcngcrs were sent back to the city IN
tug, and the Adelside lowed up to the wharf.
The injured fireman was at once removed 70 the
Washington Hospital on Calvert street where
he WAS properly cared for. $500 Baltimore SIM.
Among the passengers on board the Ado
laidc We're Judge +. NJ. lowe and sister-in
law and Miss AIDA Richards. The officers ana
crew acted most galEtntly, preventing panic
amongst the passengers by their Goodness and
bravery
LAND ALE--rhe Daily Eastern Argus, pub
lshed ut Portland Maine, says
The tract of timber land purchased by Mr..
Elw, q. Hight of this city, in Virginia, is
l20U acres, instead of some 3N': as before re-
ported. Mr. Hight is one of our most ener-
getic and successful business men. We pre-
sumo the tract has been purchased tor timber,
for his lumber and cooperage trade with the
West Indies.
This purchase WAS made through the agency
Of Messrs. Brawner L Co.. Real Estate Brokers'
of this city. The land lies on the line OF FAIR
fax and Loudoun countless near the Washing
ton and Ohio Railroad.
THE RIvER-The anticipations Of an imme-
date suspension Of the ice blockade, INDUCED
last Monday, haveinot been realized and the
steamers Vanderbilt, Ironsides and keyport,
and the tug boats Gov. Curtain and Potomac
which left here that day for Aqua Creek have
not yet returned. 1t is supposed that the heavy
gale of Monday night damned the channel be-
low Indian Head with ice from the western side
Of the river, and thus rendered it impossible for
the boats to force their way through.
New FIRM.-As will be seen by reference to
il notice in another column of to-day Gazette,
the firm of Shinn l. Co., have become sllecess5,
sors to the business of the late Mr.. Samuel
Hartley. The head of the new firm, Mr. Geo.
K. Shinu, is un active and accomplished young
merchant, of acknowledged business quallhca5
tons, and is an able and efficient member of
the Common Council from the First Ward
CoRREcrIoN- the account published Ill
Yesterdays Gazette ofthc fire on tuesday night,
it WAS stated that Mr.. {. d. Rudd had an III
surance ON his property. We learn this morll-
ing that such is not the case but that that gen
tleman's loss was total Much of his furniture
Was broken in removing it from the burning
building, and he had no insurance whatever
upon any portion his property.
THEATRE-In consequence OF the route to
Fredericksburg being closed, the Mchean
Buchsnan company of actors have determined
to remain in this city during the rest of the
week, and will continue to give nightly per-
formances at Liberty Hail. The company Is
unquestionably meritorious one, and deserves
liberal support.
BEGaARs. -Menlicants have become UNI
usually numerous of late. Some of them doubt
less really want what they ask for, but most OF
them will not hesitate TO annex any thing they
see in the hall when the servant dosn't answer
their gentle ring at the bell pull or when they
are left alone for a moment
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