Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-06

lug anu mas Deen blowing Il gaze ever Alilcc II
blew so hard that work on the Long Bridge had
to be suspended, and the steamer Prince Will
liam, which was attempting 10 90 through the
draw there, had to drop farther down the river
and anchor 1t blew the loose bricks from the
tops of the chimneys in this city, and in one
case ON Prince street. between Fairfax and
Water, blew them off just young lady was
passing the pavement upon which they fell. She,
however fortunately escaped unhur.
The COLUMBIA The steamer Columbia,
Captain Harper, arrived here yesterday even
ing from Baltimore, on her first trip since the
resumption Of navigation. She brought large
freight and Il fair complement OF passengers.
The Columbia is looked upon rs one Of the in
sttutions of the Potomac, and her arrival Is
welcomed rs would he that of an old friend.
She will leave on her return tomorrow night,
and not Oh Wednesday morning is heretofore.
VOLUNTEER MILITARY COMPANY
Young gentlemen who for the last few days have
been engaged in obtaining names OF members
of Volunteer Military Company to be organ
lied here have succeeded beyond their expec-
tations More than sixty names have already
been secured, and u meeting will soon be held
for the purpose Of etfectng permanent organ
ization.
BALI-'rhe first annual ball of the Hebrew
ladies of this city will b. given at Harmonic
Hall tomorrow ght. 1t is expected to be
one of the most agreeable affairs of the season.
The arrangements have been comp lcted and Il
large number of tickets have already been dis
posed of. The proceeds are to be appropriated
to the erection of building for religious and
educational purposes.
PERIODICALS, Sc.-N'e have received Lit
tell 5 LivingAge for last week, which has 1 con-
tinuaton of the best German novel Of the day,
Seed Time and Harvest-Wood' Household
Magazine The Young Pilot-Catalogue and
description of the Mechanics aud Agricultural
Fair of Louisiana, to be held in New Orleans
on the Sth of April.
AMAZoNs "A large crowd collected at the
intersection of King aud Washington streets ON
Saturday evening lust to witness L combat be-
tween two cuored females who had selected that
locality as the site upon which to settle their
difficulties, and who dealt each other many Sc
we're blows until they We're separated by the
police.
DEATH OF DIR. CHAsE.-Lt will he seen by
our Richmond letter that DR.. }. f. Chase, Tor
merly of this city, died i'll Richmond last Satur-
day He leaves here many friends who re-
spected and esteemed him highly. He WAS an
excellent gentleman, and stood high in his pro-
fessiou.
AN ALARMING DRINK.-A resident Of the
| st Ward on Friday night last, under the I'M
preston that he was taking drink OF brandy
swallowed gulp of muriated tincture OF lron'
and. until medical aid WAS rendered hln'
thought that he would never take another drink
of any sort OF liquor.
NoRFoLK LiNE.-The steamer Lady Of the
Lake left here this evening Tor Norfolk There
is an effort being made to put on Il daily line of
steamers between Washington and Norfolk,
which will be successful if the Postmaster Cen
eral will agree to send 4 daily mail by the route
Yesterday weather yesterday was
delightful, and rs consequence the churches
were all attended by large congregations. Many
persons ctme here from Washinato n--and the
grave yards and other suburban localities had
many visitors during the evening
LoUDoUN MARBLE QUARRY -Eugi neer Adj
olson NIarbury lett here this morning to inspect
route for proposed railroad track from the
Loudoun marble quarry to I..eIburg ~ some
other point on the line Of the Washington and
Ohio Railroad
CLERICAL CHANGE--Rev L. NJ. Nickerson,
Presiding Elder of this, the Richmond Circuit,
the Virginia Conference, NJ. 4. Church, has
been assigned to duties in Oregon, and Rev H.
p. Phelps, stationed by The Eltes conference at
Richmond, will supply the vacancy.
FIsulNG. The catch of rock, perch, and
catfish at Cawood's and Ashton shore, below
Aouia Creek, is tolertblc. \ few shad and
herring have appeared.
| MARRIAGE LlCENSES.-but tWo iuarriaSe
licenses were issued from the Clerks office OF
the County Court for this county during the
month Of February.
i LEo HuRT,-A little son of Mr. John Ora
ven feel out Of Il wagon in the first ward yes
terday and had his leg badly hurt in conse
quence. --------
Mayors OFFICE Elizabeth Walker, col
orcd, mailing from Maryland, for dsorderly
conduct, was fined and discharged,
: James Mitchell, colored for All assault upon
his wife, was bailed for his appearance at I
future examination.
NIGHT REpoRT.-Night clear aud cloudy al
intervals. There were no disturbances in any
section OF the city Two prisoners but nc
dodgers, were at the station house.