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n which they were limited to complete the work. But two years remain, if their six years are to be dated from 1861; but they claim the whole six years, dated from the time when they shall begin. This is all very reasonable, and we presume no objection will be made. The Company claim that the State has already granted them an absolute and indefeasible charter. We think so, too; and we think, moreover, that such would be the decision of any court of justice-upon earth. Nevertheless, Governor Peirpoint thought that some further legislation was necessary, and the matter is again before the Legislature. We will not allow ourselves to believe that the decision can be for a moment doubtful. It is proper to say that M. Paul, the French Consul at this port, has made several official calls upon the President of the Company since the return of peace, with the view of obtaining information, and expressing the deep interest which he was instructed to say was felt in official quarters at
al in this city last summer and sentenced to one year's confinement in Fort Whipple for shooting a negro, in Fairfax county, has been released. Ex-Governor William Smith passed through this city yesterday morning on his way from Warrenton. Hon. J. M. Botts has been on a visit to this place. Mr. Charles Piere has been appointed baggage agent at Gordonsville for the Orange and Alexandria Railroad Company. The steamer James Guy was sold yesterday to George Olney for about six thousand dollars, and will, we understand, be taken South.--Gazette Fredericksburg. Re-appointment of Judge Moncure--We are satisfied, from information derived from Richmond, that this eminent jurist will be re-appointed to the Court of Appeals. This action of Governor Peirpoint will, we are satisfied, give universal satisfaction. We regret to learn that a horse, attached to a carryall, in which was Mr. Elzey Payne, ran away on, Wednesday last, causing a fracture of his leg.--Herald.