Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-07
Another Balloon Voyage.


Two Geographic dispatches were received
few hours after the departure Of the balloon
announcing its passage over Connecticut. .
New HAVEN, Oct. CAS- near as can be
learned in this city at present, the Graphic
balloon reached Canaan about so miles distant,
in the northeastern corner of the State, at LIS
D. M, where it was caught in q violent storm.
For few minutes before that time it had been
near the earth Donaldson and Ford jumped
out. Hunt was caught in some trees, but
finally succeeded 10 reaching the ground un-
hurt The balloon escaped aud had not been
captured at last accounts. u.
The storm visited this city later in the even
ing, and was extremely violent The course Of
the balloon was traced through the towns Of
Stamford, Bethel, Bridgeport, New Haven,
(passug at l 80 a. m.,) ADsoria, Watertown.
Waterbury, Litchheld, to Canaan.
A CITY IN EMBRYO Bans is now en-
gagged in laying out, grading and graveling the
streets of his Potomac City. His hotel is re-
ceiving the flushing touches, and when done
will be one of the finest in the State. 1t is
built of concrete; the main building being l05
feet by SO feet aud four stories high, with a
wing 50 by % feet three stories high with
fine Easements under the entire building 1t
contains 90 parors with bed rooms attached,
and 50 chambers beside. Each room is fur
nished with gas, and there are two sets of bath
rooms and water closets on each floor. The
entire work is done 10 substantial and elegant
manner. Mr.. Bangs is now engaged IN laying
out grading and grayellng number OF streets
with beautiful white gravel from the Potomac
beech. He informs us that in short time q
large ship yard will be started, also brick
yard, each working large force of hands. An
oyster canning establishment is to be started IN
few weeks working two or three hundred
hands, besides several smaller branches Of bust
ness A number OF capitalists have visited the
place aud are now making arrangements to
embark in business enterprises of different
kinds. Some of these gentlemen are from some
of the great Western business centers aud ex.
press themselves as much pleased with the
prospect of building up large business, of va
rrious kinds, al Potomac City. If there is any
thing 10 appearances, Prince William is yet
destined to be the mother ola very large little
city and go-ahead one at that, as those who
are now looking towards it are not OF the stand
still kind There are two stores now open at
the new city, both doing good business, and
We should not be surprised if in less than
year there are dozen more. Mr.. Curtis, the
gentleman who intends starting a ship yard,
will run steam ferry across to the Maryland
shore which will bring large trade from that
State -ManaSsaS Gazette.
WARREN COUNTY ITEMS. - From the War
rem County Sentinel The funeral of Samuel
w. Thomas, esq, was one Of the largest ever
had in this county, and attested his great popu-
larity All places Of business here were closed
on the sad occasion, and sincere sorrow for the
untimey and sudden death was depicted on
the countenances Of all present. At a public
meeting of the citizens on the 26th OF Septem-
Der, resolutions OF respect to the memory OF
the deceased were passed.
Our farmers are very busy cutting fodder,
and large quantity has been secured. The
seeding in wheat of a large acreage in the
county is going Cd rapidly. One Of the largest
crops of buckwheat ever raised in Warren, is
now being harvested.
''Possum" hunting has commenced, and the
shouts of the nocturnal sportsmeu, aad the
deep bay Of hunting dogs, awaken the echoes
in the woods Of South River and Fork Town
ships.
The bank of Warren is not only thoroughly
and entirely unaffected by the late panic, but
there is not the least danger Of it becoming H.
volved. 1t does not only large, but perfectly
safe, business.
cuuSe cOHu .. LcFelI, III lcepouoe " oaiAo,
announces himself candidate tor the House
Of Delegates
Capt Leroy Leach is candidate for re-elec
ton to the Sheriffalty Of Warren.
WASHINGTON NATIONAL METROPOLITAN
K.-The Washington correspondent of the
stability of the National Metropolitan Bank, of
hove hoan fr1a of ad
several days past. Contrary to assertions posi-
lively made last night the doors of the bank
we're opened this morning and business pro-
ceeded as usual The examiner who was APP
pointed some days ago to inquire into its con-
dition has completed his inspection, and will
make bis report to the comptroller OF the cur
rency on the return Of that official from New
York, whittier he went with the Secretary of
the Treasury on Saturday last. 1t is very geu-
orally alleged that to say the least irregularities
have prevailed in the administration of this ln
stituton just as there is now no doubt did pre-
vail in the First National Bank. In fact it is
not contradlcted that certain practices have
grown up 10 many Of the national banks all
over the country utterly at variance with their
charters and with the law. A thorough over
hauling of the national banking system and the
adoption of some method to restrict the banks
to their proper vocation, will be urged upon
Congress as matter of imperative and stern
necessity.
SALES BY AUcTIoN.-We copy the follow
ing from the Liberty Banner, Frederick coun-
ty, Md:
We understand that our County Court last
week decided point that particularly interests
the auctioneer, the bidder and the person max
lpg the sale The case was this A farm uas
'''knock led down to bidder, who afterwards
refused to comply with the terms because no
one but the auctoneer bid against him. The
case was taken into Court The auctioneer be-
ing witness, testified that the purchasers
statement was correct, and the Court declared
the sale fraudulent one and not valid. The
substance of this decision is, in plain words,
that an auctioneer has no right to run up
property on bidder simply to make good sale.