Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-13
LOCAL. ITEMS.

The NAVAL ACApEMY. 1t will be seen by
reference to the proceedings of Council last
night, that Congress is to be petitioned for the
removal Of the Naval Academy from Anuapo-
lis, Nd, to this city. Judge Underwood, who
introduced the resolution stated that Virginia
was entitled to it and that in conversation with
several members Of Congress they had ex-
pressed themselves favoraby as to the project,
and that the President would he thought, not
be avcrse to the move, while those having in
charge the Acadeuly,and the pupils, would very
much prefer Alexandria. There is no doubt
that the change would be advisable, as the ad-
yantages possessed by Alexandria, for such an
institution, far exceed those Of its present oca-
ton, and from the amount of revenue collected
in Nirginia-threc fourths greater than IN al
most any other State Of the Union-the ex-
peuditurc necessary would fall far short OF her
due, yet, if we may Judge from what we have
heard of how such things are accomplished and
how much it takes to accomplish them, and
then call to mind that every time an approprla-
ton is asked Of Council, Col. French bcgs that
great care be taken, IN the present imam
cial condition Of the city and that, if possible,
expenditures be postponed until the Treasury
is in more pethoric condition, we confess that
our faith in having the Naval Academy brought
over here soon is not even is grain OF mustard
seed, and that though Mcssrs. Underwood,
French Rock Hopkins, Portncr and Evans
may use all the persuasive eloqucnce at their
command and show conclusivcly the benefits OF
the change of location, yet the ''oue thing need
full will be wanting aud without that, notwlth-
standing Virginia cast her electoral vote for
Grant and Wilson and Maryland did not, yet
with that additional advantage the chances are
against u.s. However let us all try and do
what we can to assist the committee and 1t pos
sible have portion of our hard earned taxes
refunded in some shape, and we know OF no bet
ter way than for Congress to move over the
Naval Academy, make an appropriation Tor the
James River and kanawha Canal and revive
the ship building and other public works in
Virginia
TIE EoruEN.-The English steam yacht
Eothcn, which arrived here on Saturday last as
noticed in the Gazette of that day, and after
wards went to the Washington Navy Yard
passed by here again yesterday evening on her
way down the river, with Captain Al. Fair, Of
this city, as her pilot. The vessel belongs to Mr.
Thomas Brasscy, ~ p, who with his wife and
Il few friends recently crossed the Atlantic
The Washington Republican in its notice Of
the Eothen says:
The vessel is schooncr-riggcd Of three hun
dred and forty tons burthcn, and was built cx
preSsly for her owner on the Clyde about two
years ago Ia length she is about one hun
dred and ten feet, and beam thirty, and draws
from twelve to fifteen feet OF water.
She is substantially built, and the interior
fittings arc of the most excellent style, and
show conclusivey that while it was built for hard
use it was also built for comfort and conVc
ulcncc.
The cabins, state-room and dinng-room arc
quite roouiy aud arc finished III different colo
red oiled wood, lastly arranged The quar-
tcrs for the crew are also cXccllcntly arranged
and in perfect keeping with the wcll.appointcd
yacht The engine is u compound, about for
ty-horSc power, located amid>hip. The crew
consist of twenty four picked men, all young,
large, aud excellent steamer who arc uniformed
in manner similar TO the scalncn OF the UNI
ted States navy On the cap is the name OF
the yacht, and on the front of the shirt Is en-
broidcrcd the letters r.. \. s.
The vessel left Cowcs about month ago and
sailed direct for ST. Johns, Newfoundland,
which was reached after an exceedingly stormy
passage Of fourteen days, being caught by Sc
rlcs of head winds and storms, which ncccSs.
tatcd the use of steam.
From St. Johns the party went through The
various cities OF the provinces, and from
there to New York; thence to boston, and
from Boston to this city. The owner has with
him his entire family, consisting OF his wife
aud three children. all young, aud who take to
the water us naturally as ducks. He Is well
known in boating circles in his home, and has
owned and now owns several small flcct yachts,
used only for racingpurposcs.
From this city he sails to Philadelphia. but
his further plans are not yet made known cX-
ccpt that he will remain in the country during,
the entire winter, probably visiting this city
again during the session Of Congress.
The entire party express themselves highly
pleased with what they have seen thus Jar,
and seem willing to even extend their trip long
cr than was at first anticipated.
C,RcrIT COURT FOR THE CoUNTY-Jmlyc
Keith presiding. The issue and chanccry dock
cts were called lol the asst gnmcnt OF causes Tor
trial
The motion for new trial made yesterday
n thn case of Commonwealth VS. VIM. Jack
SON, was argued by Linden Kent for the prise
nor and the motion overrued, the court rcserv-
inc Judgment until the last day Of the term.
Bills of exception will be prepared, and it Is
understood that the prisoner through his conn-
sci will apply to the Court of Appeals OF 'Ir'
GINA for u writ Of error. -
r p. and Allen Dodge vs.. B. 4 7. Il. L.
Co.; docketed:
Elizabeth Baggctts estate; executions to
commissioner report.
eaton VS.. Webb and Thomas Irwin ct ux.
vs Violet and Nelson: dismissed
Mutt VS.. Turley, Stuart VS.. Hoffman, Dula
no ct ais, trustees VS. J. Pierpoint and Minor
VS. Anderson, set for Saturday; Rosebury VS..
Sumner, and Cease ct ux. VS.. Llsbyy ct uX ct
ais, and Walter VS.. Carter, set for THURSDAY;
Southern f no1e isolS' ST r. e Co., set
~ Taylor VS.. Powell, and CambIlin &C., vs.:
powell's administrator; removed to Circuit
Co Court adjourned till 10 o'clock to morrow