Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-13
PERSONAL Hon. \. NJ. Kelly, Mayor Of

hlcnmOnu, W. Ulenha0, eultOr Ol the NoTlOlh
Virginian; ?. McCracken, esq, of Fredericks-
burg; p. O'Counor and j. NJ Brady, of Ports
mouth: D. Donovan, of Norfolk; Jno. NJ. Hig-
gins, Of Richmond; Francis McNrrhancy. of
Washington; Geo. Chance and 7. Toy of vii
mington, Del; Col. VIM. Kilgour and Geo. II.
Harlow, esq of this city, left here on the p w.
train yesterday as delegates to represent their
various societies in the Fifth Annual Conven-
ton of the Irish Catholic Benevolent Union of
the United States, which will convene in the
city OF St. Louis, Mo-, 90 "Wednesday, the 18th
instant.
THE ST. LOUIS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
CoMpASY.-The following dispatch was re-
ceived in this city this afternoon:
| ST. LOUIS, Oct. l3.-lnjuncton dissolved.
The Court decided by plaintiffs own showing
that company is solvent. Renewed energy will
characterize the efforts of all the officers The
company $ course from this time will be pro
gressive. ". j.. LEWIS, President.
The W. & O. R. r. Co.-The Lccsbu"g
Washiugtonian says This company prompt
Iy met it's October interest in gold, upon its
bonds, showing it to be in so healthy fDauc-
| al condition, as to be beyond the reach of panic
influences. This fact should give it confidence,
and secure the sale of a sufficient amount OF Its
securities to keep in motion its construction
| Westward.
COMMERCIAL EXCHANGE. business at the
Commercial Exchange continues dull, though
evidences Of increased activity are beginning
| TO be apparent, and would doubtless he more so
were it not that the receipts Of grain, which
were shut off during the late monetary crash,
| h, al. If
ing, in which the farmers are busiIy engaged.
SUICIDE OF AN ALEXANDRIA,. 1t will be
seen Ivy Our teegraphlc dispatches to-day, that
Mr.. Edward English, formerly OF this city, son
OF the late James Il. English, aged about 20
years, committed suicide at Paterson, \. D.,
| to-day, where he was living, by blowing his
brains out. The cause signed Is Il love affair
| Mr.. f. has number of relatives and friends 10
this city, who will deeply regret this sad event
OYSTERS. -The cargoes Of oysters that ar
rived last week had all been sold by Saturday
last, aud the supplies Of some of the dealers
had by that time become exhausted. During
yesterday and to-day, however, s;veral cargocs
have arrived, which with those that have
reached here by steamboat make the supply
equal to the demand.
New STEAMER new steamer Airing
ton, Capt. Doc Grimes. lately built at Deco
guam, having had her j liners work nearly COM
plctcd, and been suppIird with her engine in
this city, madc Il tria! trip to-day, was found to
be in perfect condition, and will, III short
time, commence running regular trl- weekly
trips between this city and Occoquau.
SPEAKING TOMORROW NIGHT. "a dispatch
received at this office to-day from Gov Gilbert
e. Walker, says that Col. B r. B rkeley and
himself will arrive here on the W. e., '. NJ.
4 G. 5. train to morrow evening from Wood
stock, Va, where they spoke to-day, and will
address the people at Sarrpta Hall at night
PERSONAL Among the distinguished visl-
tors iu the city yesterday were Gen. Kemper,
Gen FItz Lee. Gen. w. H. Payne, Col w. S.
Gilman, Maj. +. NJ. Brax,on, w. W. Walker,
n. B. Meade, and }. NJ. Forbes.
LIBRARY Hours -Uuti further notice the
hours at which the Library will be open are
from 4 to in the evening, and from :! to %
at night.
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup should be kept 10
every family. a slight cough, if unchecked. is
often he torcruuner Of Consumption, and Il
timely dose of this wonder full medicine has res
cued MANY from an early grave Oct b. lW.