Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-06-21

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at home at work, while their owners were of
at fairs Better let the Corn Exchange at
tend to the matter
MIR. Turner again spoke 10 favor CT his mo
hon, and mentioned among other probable
large contributors to the fair, the ierrys of the
city.
Mr. Mckenzie-"What ferrys? certainly not
the Maryland"
MIR. Turner continued his remarks, but final.
~ withdrew his motion, saying he would re-
new it at the next meeting
The revenue bill With amendments was re-
turned from tho Board of Aldermen.
MIR. Mckenzie moved non concurrence and
that committee of conference be appointed.
His motion was carried, and himself aud MIR.
Harmon were appointed, who retired to con.
suit with Messrs. Hawxhurst and Garwood
from the Board Of Aldermen, and 10 short
time returned having agreed upon compro.
mise which was adopted by both Boards.
Mr.. Turner asked the meaning of the income
tax and being informed by Mr. Mckenzie that
| if his income was 81, 500 his tax would be s!
per cent Oh $500, said it was excessive and
enormous, and that with the L. s., the State,
and the city taxes, a man would be compelled to
pay Is per cent upon his income.
MIR. Mckenzie said that was the fault Of
living IN this age and generation
The Board then adjourned until the next
regular meeting night.
Local BREvITIES A man named James
Boswell while under the influence OF liquor
yesterday evening, threw himself on the rail
road tract on Henry street, but was dragged
off bn(or oC, r.
his second attempt to have himself crushed,
and there's luck in odd numbers says Rory
O'Moore."
a boy while wadiug fur his hat which had
been blown overheard at FiShtown this morn
ing, got beyond his depth, and would have
drowned had not Mr.. Lem Cook with great
danger to himself jumped overheard ard res
cucI him.
A horse and dray belonging TO MIR. w. H. |
May backed overheard at the Prince street
wharf yesterday evening. The auimai was
rescued Immediately By some of the hystanders |
under the direction of Mr.. John Phillips, and |
the dray was recovered this morning
The pic mic OF the Knights of Pyihias t |
Carlia's Springs, yesterday, was very agree
able affair, though not as numcrousIy attended |
as was expected
Judge Loves late able deciaion in the con
ested election case will he published in to-
norrow's Gazette.
The draw in Anacostia bridge over the East
srn Branch gave way on Saturday last. A
gentleman from this city was driving over the
bridge at the time, but fortunately had not
cached the draw.
The three men seen early Saturday morning
asst counting money on the commons near
Joross, and supposed to be parties who oom-
nitted the robberies in this city the night PIE.
ediug, We're tracked AZ far as Four Mile Run
where all traces Of them were lost
The spoons stolen from the residence Of
Rev. Mr.. Johnston on Friday night last were
eturned yesterday by lady who said they had
,een found concealed 10 a creyice under her
ousc.
The revenue bill tioally passed By the City
Council last night, will be published in to-mor-
ow HsZettc.
\ colored man from Washington named
! aler, was here yesterday looking Tor ms son
pho had been sent Oh Saturday la, to gather
.ressas on the shore near tho ElrRlnu end ol
Inc Loag Bridge, bat who has never been
heard Of since and who he feared was drowned
The Steamer Wawaset will resume her regu-
lar trims to and from Cone river on Friday
oevt She was prevented rom maklng her
trim 10 Currioman to-day by reason OF the acct
dent to her machinery on Saturday last Out
tbc necessary repairs will b. completed by
Friday. e..
Harvesting has commenced in some Eeiu'
nesr this place. 1t will be general IN the sur
country in few days. Farmers noa
oreat difficulty in procuring the requisite num-
ho, of hands to secure their crops, aud many
who have lately come to town tor thae pur
mae have returned disappointed Asa result
of the scarcity of labor the sale Of reapers has
greatly increased this season.
The Early Rose Potatoes cultivated anu
brought to market by Mr.. Slater arc the best
ot the varieties of that vegetable that we nave
seen.
The butchers in our market have the best
veal and lamb that We have seen LOT Souno '''no
past. :, with,
The North river steamer Rip Van Wlhkle
is to be placed on the Potomac as an excursion
bo,t She will make weekly trips to the TO-
tomac watering places.
An effort is being made TO procure sufficient
capital iu Washington ana Georgetown 10 es,
tablish line Of steamers between Boston and
Georgetown.
Splendid weather for haFveStIns--Hot SUM-
but fine, cool breeze
The Maryland law i'll relation to Fishing III
the waters o! the Potomac river makes the ,
fishing season from tho 10Th OF marcn 10 : ."'
st OF juno prohibits si!l nets from 0elhg
nlaccd within the bcrths Of regularly hauled
,,,;,,, I;aansps I'm certain cases