Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-22

ALEXANDRIA lTEMs.-The Alexandria Jour-
nal OF this morning says: Mr.. Mike Travis not
long since went security for the good behavior
OF his brother John, who had been arrested for
ere ating q disturbance on spiritual founoation.
Yesterday, judging from some prsmonitory
symptoms on the part of John, that he was
going to repeat the experiment and thereby
forfeit the bail bond he carried him before
Mayer Latham and surrendered him to that
functionary, who conciding in the business Of
the apprehensions entertained on the subject,
sent John Travis to Jail.
A corner grocer OF our city, living opposite
the river front, dispenses to those who relish IL
compound made up Of whiskey, gin, st.
Croix, Jamaica, brandy, Madeira, stoma CHI
for selling such a yillainous compound;" he
gives it that all bis customers want something
that will touch the spot" and by such a mix
ture he is sure to give them in one glass at least
one ingredient that will reach the desired
spot and give them the Joy that they seek.
The congregation worshiping at st. PauI's
thorough repair, which, Judging the in side
from that visible to the eye of the public, IT
must have needed powerfully. The repairs
which include new chancel, communion
table, reading-desk, pulpit, &C., are now pro-
crossing under the supervision Of Mr.. B. F.
Price, master carpenter, and will be COM
pleted at an early day.
The Alexandria Christian Association have
authorized a committee to engage a room for
taeir accommodation. An unwonted degree
or interest was reported existing in the meet
". "A passed
instrncting the corresponding secretary t.
open correspondence with other Christian As
sociations in Virginia, with view to the es.
tabllf hment Of friendly relations.
The refitting and painting up of the post
office has been followed up by correspond
ing augmentation of convenIences to the pub
lie. The distribution of the mail does not ne
&C estate the stoppage for moment Of any OF
the functions Of the office proper, and the word
"closed" Is only known i'll connection with
orthodox hours.
from the Potomac Garden, and for whose ap-
pTehension reward was offered. has been
found and restored to his overjoyed owner.
He was discovered under the ball.r floor
and when 1irst seen was capering around at a
great rate, possibly dancing to the echo OF
some OF the gay tunes that used to float above.
Bridget Daiham was arrested yesterday and
carried before Justice Moore, on the complaint
OF Mary Daily, who charged her with an as
sault. Defendant was required to furnish Sc.
curty for her good behaviour for six months.
Messrs. Jameson Collins, the propretors
OF the foundry corner OF Royal and WiIke
streets, will soon supplant the present struc-
ture by a substantial one OF brick. Its dimen-
sion will be about 100 by 20 feet and one story
high
Sora has began to make Its appearance in
the vicinity of the tide water marsh. The
swallows who were lately lowering in great
numbers abolt the telegraph wires have mi.
grated Southwark.
Cation Arrlngto an old resident OF Alexan-
dria, deceased at his residence in this city on
Tuesday evening, after long illness. De-
cea-ed was aged &c years. and a native Of
Prince William county, Va.
At meeting of the Alexandria Canal Board
yesterday, permission was granted to the les
sees to borrow 1900 to complete the new
aqueduct.
Tues day night, in City Council, the collec.
tors were authorized to allow 40 per cent dis
count on taxes paid prior to October LIST, in
current funds.
Us. Coleman shot John Howard at Fair
fax o. II. on Tuesday morning. in the groin.
inflicting a dangerous wound. The shooting
was the result OF an alteration. Both were
drunk.
Hon John o. Underwo has retired home
from Richmond
Nothing was done in the Circuit Cont yes.
terday