Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-21


dress the meeting.
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAIL
wAY.-As will be seen By an advertisement in
another column. passenger trains will commence
running regularly on the Alexandria and Fred
ercksburg Railway to morrow-not on the
whole line, but as far as Woodbridge Station
on the south bank of Occoquan Creek Trains
will leave here at s a. w., and returning, will
leave " oodbridge at ) p. III. The fare will be
ID cents ln this connection it may be remark
ed that gang of aborers are at work laying the
track on this road from its southern termina-
ton uorthward, that they have already laid
mile and half Of iron, and that when the
bridge over Neabsco Creek is completed
which will be in few days-and track laying
can be resumed from this end lit will take but a
short time-not later than the LIST of June
for the gap of four miles to be filled, and for
through connection to be made with Richmond.
road have purchased the Alexandria and Wash
ington Railroad, will take possession of it on
the lst inst, and will at once commence to lay
double track to accommodate contemplated
increased facilities for frequent connection be-
tween the two cities. Engineers are already
engaged in driving the stakes for the double
track. The Washington turnpike, which be-
longs to the same company, Is being rapidly
improved, and when the Long Bridge is open
to wagon travel, will be of great convenience to
both town and country people. Mr.. Graves,
who has kept the toll house so long: has re:
ceved notice to quit, and his place will be filled
bv the master of that section OF the railroad
The railroad company proposes TO erect at
once handsome passenger aud freight depot
on or near its main track on tayette street,
and also to greatly improve the present local
passenger depot on St. Asaph street
Masonic FEsT1vAL-Of all the festivals that
ever before were held in Alexandria, that for
the benefit of Washington Lodge of Masons,
and to be opened at Sarepta Hall tonight.
promises to be the most successful. All classes
of society seem to take an interest IN 1t, and
what is of far greater importance, to be doing
all they can to turtherits success. Committees
ofladies and gentlemen with efficient ASSISTANTS,
have been engaged tor several days past IN
decorating the rooD, and the handsome APP
pearance it now presents Is the best evidence
in the world OF their skill, taste and energy.
Flags, banners, wreaths and garands decorate
the walls, interspersed with rich Masonic
regalia, while the tables present the most
splendid floral display, and contain the most
beautiful of fancy articles. The adornments of
the old Washington Lodge, and what are known
as the "Washington relics are on exhibition.
and will constitute an important feature In the
attractiveness of the affair. The arrangements
for furnishing refreshments are perfect, aud the
material to be supplied, the style and manner
in which it Is to be prepared, and the hands
by whom it will be served, are of such entlclug
character as will of necessity attract the most
iastidious appetite, The object of the festival
is to raise money to rebuild the lodge burnt at
the market house fire, and that 1t will succeed
is the generally expressed wish. The beauty
in large numbers, aud all who desire to see the
many pretty girls of whom Alexandria boasts,
Inspect articles handled by General Washing
ton observe beautifully decorated hall, hear
the most enchanting music, and partake. OF
delightful refreshments prepared by the dantleSt
fingers, will avail themselves of the opportunity
thus afforded them.
MAYORS OFFlcE.-A colored boy, arrested
for completely in the robbery of Mr.. Stone, of
Stafford county, was discharged as there was
no evidence against him.
Mary Ellen Bell, colored, iu Jail for threat
euing the life of Laura Compton, was released
upon security to keep the peace for SIX mouths
W. D. Watkins in Jail for disorderIy con-
duct was released upon security to keep the
peace. -,
Carson Kane, for indecent exposure of his
nerson on the street, was fined and discharged
MAGIsTRATE's OFFICE. Michael Harlow
J. II. HAYNES and James Dean, whose cows
had committed trespass upon the growing
crop of clover of Lewis Peverllle, had judg-
ments pronounced against them for damages.
NIGHT REPoRT.-Night clear and cool.
There we're no disturbances and only one prs-
oner at the station house. The basement win
dow of the house Of Mr. NJ. Nash, was found
open, and it is supposed thieves were IN the
house when the discovery was made, but be-
fore arrangements to capture them had been
completed, they escaped through the back
door.
CHRIST CHURCH FEsrIvAL.-Ihe ladies'
strawberry and ice cream festival, for the bene-
fit of Christ Church, opened last night at the
Assembly Rooms, and is delightful affair
The room is tastefully decorated, the tables
prettily adorned, and contain some exquisite
pieces of ladies' work land the refreshments are
of the most delicious character, and tempt even
surfeited man to eat Of those who preside
at the tSblcs and attend to the wants OF the
visitors, the only thing that can be SAID 10
newspaper, is that they possess rare beauty,
grace and accomplishments. The festival Will
continue to night and to morrow. night and
the lunch served from IL 10 cioch W oay
will be repeated tomorrow. II Is rather un,
fortunate that this and the Masonic festival
should have happened at the same time but
circumstances were such that this one could
not be postponed.
WASHINGTON TowNsIIp.-At meeting OF
the Conservative voters of Washington Town
ship in the county, last night the following
ticket was nominated. For Supervisor, II: W.
Febrey: Assessor, John r. Minor; Clerk, Thos.
Jewell; Commissioner of Roads, VIM. Tucker;
Collector, C. w. Payne, Sr:; Justice OF the
Peace, Dr. It. B. j. Frye Overseer OF Poor,
Caleb L. Birch; Constables, Samuel blrch ana
Orlando Birch.