Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-09-19
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
LOCAL N L W S

,1oor ATTEMPTS AT RoBBERIEs. Last
.;nbt there was an attempt to break INTO the
u s4ore of Messrs. j. T. Creighton q Son.
~, Of King and Royal streets. The glass
y The front door was broken, and an enoft.
,,oae to remove the bolts and fastenlngs. \
~;G1ant dog kept in the store must nave
ocerated the hand of the thief, tor the MARKS
e blood were seen this morning all about the
s1ooo were tn e unsuccessful attempt was made.
NJ hnrolar retired without any booty.
ne failure Of the coal feet to arrive at
cooroptovn on Monday surprised many OF the
1oborers who expected to go to work. A boat
orrved Yesterday morning and reports that the
reason Of the failure OF the coal feet to arrive,
Is the falling Of a lock gate at Senaca. Another
renort is that the lock itself has fallen. Il 1t
i only . gate that has fallen the repair can pc
completed in one day, but if the lock has Sahen'
It Will require several days to repair. DennlSe
information will not be received until TO-
morrow.
Edward Lane was brought before Justice
Beach this morning, charged with stealing
one pair pants, one pocket knife, and fifteen
dollars, from J. K. Church, On Friday last,
and committed to Jail TO await 8 further ezanl-
nation which will be held on Thursday next.
coroner's inquest was held yesterday
evening upon the body OF Charles arouse,
found dead in his bed yesterday morning \
most mortem examination was held, and upon
the result being reported to the jury, they
brought in a verdict that the deceased came
his death from natural causes.
Wyman's exhibition, last night was well at
tended, Liberty Hall being nearly filed with
most respectable audience The great wizard
and ventriloquist never fails to anuse and de-
light his audience by his wonderful perform
once He gives another entertain ment TO-
night,
A great change has come over the weather,
within the last few days The cheated term
is over, and is succeeded by cool days and
nights. People are now looking OFT Tor tie
equinootial Storm
The Baltimore Gazette appears IN an en-
lareed form, and in new dress. 1t IS more
prosperous thar ever, and has large subscnp
ton list, and extensive advertising custom
We wish it continued success.
A commodious and substantial frame shelter
has been erected on the wharf at the 1907 OF
King street by the Potomac Transportation
Line for the accommodation CT passengers,
and the protection Of freight.
Fresh fish, perch, taylors, &C.: sold at the
wharf yesterday, at 80 cts, per bunch-the
same kind of fish were selling in market this
morning at so cts per bunch
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It is stated, on what is believed to be reliable
authority, that the remaining military force
now in this city, viii be ordered away during
the curren, month.
The eight hour movement among the me-
chanics, is attracting considerable attention N
Washington.
Some valuable real estate viii be offered tor
safe, at public auction, tomorrow. See ad-
REFRESHMENTS
Bishop Clark has transferred Rev, ". i.
Ward, Jr., preacher Of Seven Circuit and
stationed him at Alexandria, Va
There is report that steam ferry BOAT IS
about 10 he r11n h,- s,rirate enfernrlSe. between