Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-07
LOCAL NEWS.

THE MARY WAsHINeToN.-The Washing
lion Republican of this morning speaks as fol-
Ilows of the trial trip of the new steamer Mary
IWashiugton
The Mary Washington is propelled by two
horizontal engines of about one hundred horse
hover EACH They are su geared as to pass the
lccntre alternate y thus avoiding the Jerking
Inotion which is so disagreeable in most vessels
propelled by beam engines.
! The inspectors completed their task shortly
latter the arrival of the Washington guests and
1.-The fires were at once kinded 10 the furnaces
Ia large company of Alexandrians was already
Ibn board, and about IL o'clock the steamer
lpassed majestcally into the straam amid the
nheers of the crowds on the pier as we'll as those
lon board
The day was very fne, and the sail down past
Hort Foote, Collingwood, Mount Vernon, How
Hands, White House, Gunstons Hall and Ac-
cotink was delightful. The upper deck saloon
lis most tempting to dancers: Many persons
took the floor, having called into requistion,
sband, consisting of fiddle, harp and flute The
landings were all made easily, aud at each point
considerable accessons were made to the excur
Ision company Of the families and friends OF the
iproprietors of the steamer.
| At Guuston the aptitude of the boat for the
Iriver trade was beautifully illustrated by run
Iuing the nose of the steamer on to the bauk,
Throwing out the gang planks, and landing the
passengers without the aid of auy dock. AT
The polite invitation of the proprietor, Major
Edward Daniels, the guests made visit to the
lid 'Masou MANSION" The house is Of brick
land very old, having been erected over a cen.
Hurry ago 1t was deliberately finished, in the
fashion of the time, with solid black walnut
doors and carved waiuscoatings. But the
healthy aud heavily laden young fruit.trees, to
1.-The lumber of over s 900, attracted the most
attention, Grapes IN great abundance ana OF
almost every variety were also exhibited, which
lpromise delicious fcasts in the future.
| Having spent pleasant hour at this lovely his
I,oric places the guests turned their steps to the
Ilandiug, aud having once more collected upon
1.-The steamer, paid flying visit to Accotlnk, and
then the vessel was headed up stream on her
return trip.
During the Intervals Of dancing and prone
lnadiug, DIR. SuodgraSs called attention of the
|guests to the enterprise Of the company in
lew we'll chosen words, when Mr.. w. I'll. Chase
Twas voted to the chair and f. L. Peters chosen
Isecreary A committee 90 resolutions was
banned which reported the following, aud they
Iwere unanimously adopted by the meeting
Resolved, Th st in the opinion OF this meeting
Iof citizens of Washington, Alex .ndrla, and the
Potomac regions whom the Upper Potomac
steamboat Company have invited to an eXc,iT-
Ision on their new steamer Mary Washington,
That the boat has fully realized our expectations,
and it ought, in cur Judgment to receive the
lcommel dation and patronage OF the pubic.
Rcsolrcd, That we hail the building of this
lsubstsr,ia!, well-appointed aud comnodious
lsteame' as the first step In new order OF things
Ion the Potomac front most favorable to the asr-
icultural interests of our region and the CONNER
fc;al inter: Its OF the two cities.
| ResolrcT That to the fruit growing and dairy
Interests OF the Potomac Iront this will prove \
lmost imp ortant aid while it will enable our city
friends to obtain abundant supplies OF fresh fruit
land milk direct from the farms at greatly re-
iduced prices.
| Resolucd, That the rule adopted by the COM
Ipany, to exclude all intoxicating drinks from the
boat and the landings under their control and to
iemploy no Incorporate person, meets our near
ity appreciation, and lenders the boat safe for
,ladies and children especially who may wish TO
laval themselves Of the daily excursion OF the
Mary Washington.
.Rcsoircd, That all persons interested in build
ing up our cities and the adjacent country should
.patroniZe the Mary Washington rs home en-
terprise and cooperative effort to unite city
and country in mutual exchange o. benefits
Resotred, That we especially recommend the
Mary Washington to ali societies, Sunday
schools and other organizations who have occa-
sion to make excursions upon the river.
The party returned greatly pleased with
pleasures There is to be DO liquor sold upon
this boat Her mission is to furnish our citi-
zcns with fruits, vegetables and the products
OF the dairy-fIesh, pure and at moderate rates
and to give excursions to all societies, Sun
day schools and wcll-ordered companies, at low
prices. Two cents mile is to be about the
rate of fare aud it is expected that she will
commence her regular tips on Monday next.
She will certainly prove great acquisition to
our river commerce.
The boat was not ready yesterday for the trip
she made, but as the day had been appointed
it was thought best not to postpone It, The
time she made was not satisfactory, and though
she did not carry much steam as she was al
lowed it has been deetued better, to utilize the
opportunity offered by the time she will have to
lie at the wharf to be upholstered, to lower the
crate so as to Increase The draught of her
boilers.
BANKRUPT CASE OF G. W. T. SMITH. In
the U. S. District Court ip session in Rich
mond, on Wednesday, in the matter Of George
". I. Smith, Of Fauquler, bankrupt, the court
gave as its opinion that the sale OF so much OF
the personal property of 6. W. +. Smith by
the ass gnee for taxes as was levied on by the
collector of Scott township is good; and that
the sale of so much Of said personally by the
assignee as was not levied on by SAID collector
Is void and being unable to decide from the
evidence which of the cattle sold by the assig-
nee were or were not levied on, as aforesaid,
the court ordered that the exccptants do pro
duce before the court certified copy of the
levy made by Robert Whitaker, the collector
OF said township; and if the same cannot be
found, then that evidence be taken as to what
levy was made by said collector before r. Fl.
bowman, commissioner of the U. S. circuit;
the commissioner to report to the court on or
before l2th August And it was further order
cd that j.. s. Helm, assignee, proceed without
delay to advertise the real estate surrendered
by said bankrupt and now under his control for
reut for the ensuing twelve mouths, and report
all bids for the same to the Judge by the 18th
Ct August.
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