Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-03
AN ALEXANDRIA ARTIsT.-In its account

Alexandria She exhibits two landscapes, and
though we recognize them at once as SCOPES. it is
hard to believe that they are not from the brush of
finished artist They evidence native talent of
the highest order, and in our judgment justify
the prediction that, with cultivation, she would
soon win an enviable name. As it is, We would
like to see something of her own composition,
aud would by ali means encourage her to make
the study Of art paramount. We are satisfied
that in an original picture she would do herself
more credit than some Of the exhibitors of last
year. Her copies are in the free, bold, and
confident style of the genuine artist, and sugg
gest at a glance capacity for much more dlthcult
and higher class of work.
MAYORS OFFICE-John Gordon, haiIing
from Washington, for disorderly conduct, was
fined and discharged.
William Smith, friend of Gordon's, Tor in
terfcring with an officer, was dismissed with an
admonition.
NIGHT REPORT. Night clear and COOL
There were no disturbances, nor any arrests.
One lodger was at the station house, but no
prisoners were there.
Police BALL.-The members OF the city
police arc making arrangements tor their second
annual ball, to be given on the night Of the
10Th inst. Their last bali was great success
and the indications are that the coming one
will more then equal it. The force has proved
itself efficient in every respect, and their pro-
posed ball deserves to be well patronized.
FELL IN A WELL.-Mr. n. +. Addison while
walking this morning in the cellar Of his house
on Cameron street, near Pitt, accidentally fell
into the well. The ncighbors soon assembled,
and rope being lowered, he fastened it to his
person and was drawn up, fortunately without
having received any injury more severe than
some bruises.
ARRESrED-Iu Baltimore, yesterday, Rich
ard Lee, colorcd had hearing before Justice
Jarlcn, upon the charge Of stealing a silver
watch, valued at ST., the property OF John
Thornton, colorcd, of Aqua Creek, Va. lie
was committed for the action of the authorities
of the county in which the theft was committed
STONE BATTLES. Boys Of all colors, and
from all parts Of the city, congregatc near the
Stone Bridge just outside Of the corporation
line, every Sunday evening, and forming them
selves into two divisions, fight stone battles: to
the grca. annoyance and danger Of the residents
of that locality.
You've MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. -
\ devotional meeting Of the Young Men
Christian Association will be held in the Meth
odist Protestant Church att clock this even
ING, at which visiting members from Washing
ton will be present.
DANGEROUS STREET CRossINGs.-Th cross
iugs at the intersection Of Union and Princess
streets are now in very dangerous condition
but the worthy Superintendent OF police,
Mr.. Clifford, is doing all he can to have them
repaired immediately.
Boat RACE.--A boat race from Washing
ton to Fort Washington was run to-day. The
boats Emma Latham, Fannie Bell, Echo and
Fannie participated, accompanied ny the
sseam-tug Governor Curtin.
MEETING OF REAL ESTATE Agents.
Messrs Green T. Wise are sending to all the
real estate agents in the State, notices of the
meeting to BIZ held in Norfolk on the Dist inst,
for the purpose Of promoting Immigration
Property SALE.-Grccn s. Wise, real es-
tate agents. have just sold a farm belonging to
James w. Manuel, near Bristoe Station, 0: y.
& NJ. r. r., containing l0l acres, to Andrew
Clark, Of West Virginia, for $1,000.
\. +. r. R.-The bridge over Accotlnck
run on the Alexandria e. Fredericksburg rail
road has been completed and trains arc running
over it. The bridge across Pohick run will bc
finished this week.
Mali. LErrlNG-Th contract for carrying
the mail from Alexandria to Dumfrlcs. three
times week, has been let to William Clcvc-
land for $50 per annum.
SERENADE. Some of the young men OF the
city, with splendid band from Washington,
were out last night on a screnade, and discours-
cd sweet music to many listening cars.
ROLLING STOCK.-Two new passenger and
two new postal cars, for the A., NJ. 4 o. r. r.,
passed through here this morning Via the o.,
\. 4 NJ. r. Il.
FALL or SCAFFoLDING.-A portion of the
scaffoldng at the new Market house fell this
morning. but the three men who were upon it
fortunately escaped serious injury.
Auction SALEs.-Attcution Is directed to
the auction sales of real estate, to take place at
Fairfax Court House. on Monday next, Circuit
Court day.
CONSERVATIVES MEETING.
A Mass Meeting Of the Conservative PARTY OF
the city and county will be held at Liberty Hall
on Monday night next, the 9th of November, at
II O clock, on which occasion addresses may be
cxpected from several gentlemen. All are in
vitcd to attend JNO. Is SMOOI, s
nov 2-4t County Supt.
~ Mayors Office
Alexandria Nov. 3, 1870