Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-19
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rErY. &C. ". Wattes, as attorney, has insti-
mrel suits in the Corporation Court for the
r.c,ycry of the following mentioned property
in this city belonging to w. n and j. H. Nc
Weigh, but sold at coniscation sales during
the war:
Brick dwelling on King between Henry and
Patrick streets, purchased by Rich Windsor.
Three story dwelling on King street former
X owned and occupied by JAS. \. English,
md now held by Richard Windsor.
Three story brick dwelling on Prince street,
formerly owned and occupied by Matthias Sny-
der. ~
House and lot on south side of Wilkes street,
between Pitt aud Royal, purchased of John Il.
Price; At coascatiou sale by Robt Jaggard Of
Newark, \. }.
House lot and store N. e. corner Royal and
King streets, Jointly purchased and owned by
" y. McVeigh, and Edmund f. Wilmer and
& X. Wilmer, purchased ut coufscation sale
by Lewis Mckenzie and sold by him or the
Exchange Bauk to L. L. and G. K. Wilmer
who now hold 1t.
Square of ground binding on Washington,
Jefferson, Columbus and Green streets, for
,ncrly owned and occupied by Phincas Janney
\ two acre lot OF ground near the village, be-
longing Jointly to W. N. and j. ILL., McVeigh,
purchased of Isaac Robbins, administrator.
Lot of ground on Union street, opposite
steam mill, purchased of j. j. Wheat and
owned Jointly by W. N. and j. II. McVcigh
md +. i. Smith.
Lot of ground on Union street, between
Queen and Cameron streets, purchased Of VIM.
Fowe and owned Jointly by w. n. and j. II.
McVcigh and I. l.. Smith.
Lot of ground bounded by Columbus, Jeffer.
son aud Alfred streets, owned jointly by W. N.
and j. Fl. McFeigh.
Lot of ground near Hunting Creek bridge,
Lot Of ground on Union street, ad joining
Lunt's soap factory, owned jointly by w. n
aud j. II. McVeigh and +. L. Smith.
Lot Of ground adjoining last named pur-
chased Of Z. ii. Smoot and owned Jointly by
W. n and j. II. McVeigh and L. L. Smith.
ADDRESS OF Y. HOWE PEYToN The Lou
douu Enterprise says that Sin compliance with
au invitation extended by some of the citizens
of Hamilton, Col Y. Howe Peytou, of Alex.
unlria, delivered speech on the subject ct
temperance, in the NJ E. Church South, of
that place Although the day was cloudy and
threatening. the house was soon filled with
select audience Of ladies and gentlemen assem-
bcll from all parts Of the ucighborhood. Col.
Pcyton was appropriately introduced to the au-
dicncc by s. B. MERCER, esq, and spoke for
one hour; aud such was the effect of his effort
that We are almost at a loss for suitable terms
in which to describe it, We do not hesitate to
say that it was one Of the most eloquent, pow
eriul and exhaustive speeches to which we
have ever listened. 1t covered the whole
ground and was listened to throughout with
analysis is truly remarkable, aud his talent for
faithful, graphic aud tc-likc description wo
have never seen surpassed Some Of the scenes
which he described were absolutely thrilling,
aud indeed his speech, take it all i'll all, places
him in the very foremost rauk of Virginia ORA
tors At the conclusion of Col. Peyton speech,
David Car, esq, offered the following rcsolu-
ton, which was unanimously adopted. Re-
solved, That vote of thanks be rendered Col.
ryy,on for the valuable service he has render
ed this community by bis able and eloquent
speech.
FASHIONABLE W EDpING.--Thc nuptuals of
Mr.. A. H. Mott and Miss Rosalie Chapman,
daughter of Colonel Alfred Chapman, we're
celebrated in Christ Church yesterday after
noon IN the presence of Il large number OF the
friends of the contracting parties. The
bridal party drove to the church in carriages,
and entered the sanctuary, the bride leaning
upon the arm of her father, the groom support
luz the brides mother, and the grooms-
n'"u, with their bridesmaids, following in
The order mentioned: Mr.. Alexander
Mott and Miss ELLA Chapman; Mr.. llar
odd and Miss Mary Johnstnn Mr. Louis
Payne and Miss Rosa lloof; MIR. H. Nj. Filz
hugh and Miss Lulic Bull; Mr.. L. b. Tyler
and Miss Jennie Hill The bride and Misses
Chapman and Hill were dressed in white, Miss
Johnston in buff, MissIIouffin pink andMiss Bull
III greenland the picture they presented as they
stood in front of, the chanccl was one of the
most beautiful ever witnessed. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. MIR. Mckim, assisted
by Rev DR.. Norton, and at its conclusion the
party returned to Colonel Chapman sresidence,
whence after entertaining some of their imuc-
diatc friends, the happy pair left for Niagara.
RAILROAD CONNECTIONS. Work has nj.
ready been commenced by engineers on the
proposed connecting line between the Baltimore
aud Ohio railroad Cat or near llyattsvilc) and
the southern roads recently leased by the Bal
ti,nore and Ohio road from the Washington
City and Point Lookout company. The line
has already been run from near Hyattsvllle to
the point at which the Baltimore aud Potomac
road enters the District, and crossing said road
follows it down few hundred yards to the
eastward, to near Brightwcll's place. 1t is be-
llcvCd that IRON Brghtwels place the road will
run parallel to the Baltimore and Potomac road.
striking the Eastern Branch about one hundred
yards south of the eastern end of the Balti-
more and Potomac bridge, and thence running
along the shore and on trcssclwork to Union
town. where there will probably be station,
1hen following down the shore a short distance
anu crossing popar and Giesboro' Points, strlk.
,hS me Potomac near the Half Way Tree, and
tacn l2IwIng down the shore to point oppo-
sue Alexandria, where connections will be made
S VIZ tho Southern roads by tcrryboats. - Wash.
htS"luroN OF THANKs.-The following
rts0'ltlon OF thanks was Inadvertently Omitted
. u"nl the report published of the proceedings Of
.Ic last meeting of the Board Of Directors of the
alexandria Library Company, aud the omission
=. ~. now supplied 10 order that it may DO known