Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-26

the prices of the former ranging from 81 to s.
per thousand, and the latter from Sl2 to SIS
per hundcrd The largest part of these fish
were brought from the shores worked by John
Gibson and knight Bros. These gentlemen have
a tugboat which makes two trips daily to Fair
Landing and Stony Point for the purpose of
towing up the scows loaded with fish. At Stony
Point the seine used by Captain Gibson is
thirteen hundred fathoms in length, and only
two haus can be made day, one at the How
and the other at cbb tide. Mr.. Knight makes
three hauls per day, commencing about ,
Q clock IN the morning. His seine Is 900
tathoms in length. The fishermen are all do
ing thrifty business, but thus far the Knight
the others - lFdSh Star
REGlsTRATIoN--Th registrars arr at their
posts in the different wards punctrlalIy at sun
rise and remain there until sunset, but have
lonely time of it, as but very few have as yet
availed themselves of the opportunity afforded
to enable them to vote at the next election.
The books will be open until next Saturday
night, and no one who has his own or the in
tercsts of his friends at heart will fail TO qualify
himself to cast Il vote on the 18th proXlmo.
CALL ACCEPTED W. y. McAtec
who has so well filled the pulpit Of the First
Presbyterian Church, in this city, for the
past year, as stated supply, has accepted a
Gull as pastor Of the church and will be or
daincd and Installed in that position Oh the
18th proximo Mr. NJ. is an able and Jealous
minister and has, during his soiourn here, not
only cndearcd himself to his congregation but
to all with whom he ha; been brought into
contact.
Coon TEMpLARs A new lodge of this Or
der was instituted in this city last night, by
Grand Worthy Chief Templar Corbctt, Of Ar
lington, to be known as Welcome Lodge, No.
30. a large delegation from Excelsior Lodge,
of Arlington, was present and the cerc-
monies were conducted in most satisfactory
manner. The election of officers Of the new
Lodge will be completed on Tuesday night
next.
TO VISIT Mr.. VERNoN-Thc 9TH regiment
of the Maryland National Guard has resolved
upon an excursion to Mount Vernon on May
10th. The trip from Washington to Mount
Vernon will be made on one Of the regular
Potomac steamboats,, or possibly on Il Govern
ment vessel Whilst in Washington, the rcgi-
ment will make IL parade and expects to be re-
viewed by the President OF some distinguished
officer.
canal, says the Cumberland News Of Tuesday,
still continues fully up to the capacity Of the
railroad company delivering to the wharves,
and nearly up to the complement Of boats upon
the canal The departures from Cumberland
on Monday numbered forty carrying
f., 39I .09 tons.
THROWING BALLAST OVERHEARD. The law
in regard to the illegal unloading OF ballast in
the Potomac river was amended at the last scs-
sion Of the General Assembly, so as to give jul
risdiction to the courts and justices Of the cor
poration Of Alexandria Of all violations Of the
law committed in any part Of the river.
DEAF .-The little child Of Mr. George
Beavers who WAS burned so severe! y yesterday
evening. as mentioned in the Gazette Of that
date, died last night, is was anticipated
COEy EXClIANGE.-The Corn Exchange
was removed to-day TO the building on the
north west corner of Prince and Union streets
where the merchants will meet tomorrow.
USForyDED RuMoR The rumor OF the
drowning of man named Pierce holland is
without foundation.
MAYORS OFFICE. The Mayor being inliS-
posed Justice W. H. May presided at his
Court this morning
Josephine Colston, colorcd, for stealing money
from James Crockett, also colorcd, WAS dis
charged for want OF evidence
John Gallaher and John Rnner, two canal
boatmen, for disorderly conduct, were, in de-
fault of the payment Of the imposed fines, conf
mittcd to the work house Tor ninety days
James Whalcn, for disorlcrly conduct. was
in default of the payment OF the Imposed fine,
committed to the work houSctor ninety days.
James NOVEL;, for diSordcrly conduct, WAS
fined and discharged:
Nancy Dorsey, colorcd, for disorderly con
duct at Buzzard's roost, was fined and dis
charged.
Maria West colorcd, for disordcrly conduct
II Petersburg, was fined and discharged.
Mary Brown, colored, for diSorderly conduc;
on West street was fined and discharged.
a stranger from Washington picked up i'll
the street in an intoxicated condition. WAS re-
leased and sent to his home.
NIGHr REpoRT.-Night dark cloudy ami
warm with sprinkle of rain about ten clock.
Several balls were held in different quarters Of
the CITY. but no disturbances occurred at any Of
them In addition to the prisoners. two dodgers
were accommodated at the station houSv. The
door of tho fish house of NJ. Eldridgc & Co.:
on the strand was found open but nothing had
been missed.
The Place to Buy your Clothing.
If you want good Spring suit from Sc and
upwards, 60 to BLUN DHL!M ),
Corner King and Fairfax streets.
IF Won want irst-claSS Black Blue or Brown