Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-11-14

OF the City Council met again last hight
for the purpose of taking iDto further
consideration the disposition of the Pioneer
BILLS property to Mr.. BeaD, Of Minnesota. who
represents northern company. After consld
cradle discussion, it was decided to offer the
property for throc years free of rent or taxes,
with the privilege of purchasing it at the end
of that time for SIG. 600, or SIS. 900 now. The
Committee seem very much disposed to d5h'
nitely arrange the matter and are willing to con-
code any proposition the company may make,
proyided it advances tho interest Of the city.
Mr.. Bean says that should the matter be settled
satisfactorily, the mill will be put into operation
within ninety days, and the capacity be Iut up
to three hundred barrels of flour per day.
Coz, WEBSTER THANKED.--A deserved com
plimcnt to Colonel A. Webster, tho genial reg
lister Of wills of the District, is embodied in the
following report, which was handed to him,
neatly engrossed. Tuesday: "At a meeting Of
the Alexandria Light Infantry, held at tho
armory in that city on Wednesday, October 30,
the following resolution was UNANIMOUSLY adopt
ed: Received. That the thanks of the AleZan'
dria Light Infantry are due and are hereby ten.
dered to Col. Webster for his uniform kindness
in granting our request for the loan of stand
Of colors, to be used on tho occasion Of our
parades 10 October and Move aber. George
McBurney, Secretary. Wash. Post.
COLUMBIA STEAM FIRE ENGINE COMPANY.
4 regular meeting OF this company was held
last evening with A. L. Ramsay ia the chair.
The resignation of the recording secretary,
Nj. j ohu VI. Grantland, was at his urgent re-.
quest accepted, and vote OF thanks rendered
him for the efficient uanncr 10 which he had
filod the office.
A committee Of thrco was appointed 10 regard
to changing the uniform of the company, and
requested to report to an adjourned meeting
next Wednesday night.
i'Yo active molbors Wefo elected aud four
now uamcs proposed for membership.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.-The Old Dominion
Commandcry knights Templar which left here
on Monday last for Norfolk to attend tho annual
session Of the Grand Commaudcry Of Virginia,
will return By the steamer Lady of the Lake
to MORROW morning. There will be 20 welcom.
ing ceremony, AID upon their arrival the mem.
bcrs will Gisperse. While in Norfolk the
Commandery a7aicd itself Of the opportunity to
present the Richmond Commandery with q
handsome ballot box.
LIGHT INFANTRY FAIR.-It is understood
that tho lady friends Of the Alexandria Light
Infantry are contemplating tho advisability of
holding fair for tho benefit of that company,
on or about tho 10Th proymo. Should the
idea be carried into effect, the fair will, doubt
less, prove great success as the members Of
the Light Infantry arc general tavorites, and
the public will take pleasure in patronisng any
entcrtalolncnt that may be given for their
benefit.
A DIsuUSTED CoNGREGATION.-The congre.
paiion Ct the Valley Church, situated near
Cameron ruD, south Of this city, was greatly
disguised by the extraordinary zeal of preach.
or who occupied the pulpit last night, many of
thea not remaining during half of his discourse.
The name tic gives is Albert Sumner, and he
processes to De cousin OF tho late Senator by
the same NAME
Mr.. George MASON, who was burned at
the ire that destroyed his residence, Spring
Bank, night before last, is confined to his bed
at tho residence Of Mr.. s. g. Neae, in this
city, and is suffering from his injuries which
have proved Eaore serious than at first reported.
His face and ha5ds are very dreadfully burned
anu other parts Of his body are much scorohed.
TIE DELICIOUS fried oysters, with accom-.
panying condiments, received to day from tho
restaurant of Mr.. James ~. Noland, northeast
corner OF King ard 1t. Asarh sreets, were
duly appreciated. Mt. n bill Of fare is al
ways suGpuoas and his prices moderate.
ANOTHER ExpRtss VICTIM. fine remains
OF Edward Pryor late engineer CT the steamer
Express, wllo Was drowned al tho time the