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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20
Men. when they meet upon the Street
and stop to greet.

Always say shave you seen the $40 Scotch
Cashmere Suits at BLONDHEIM'S, corner
King and Fairfax streets"'
Linen Suits at $3.50, So and 81.
White Duck Suits at S., ST. and 81.
Linen Coats at 75c and upwards
Most complete varieties of light-colored Pants
and Vests.
Blue and Black Frock Derby and Sack Coats.
Also Shirts, Collars Drawers Tics, Socks, &c.
Grand opportunity for good goods at low
prices nj BLONDHElMS,
je29 Corner King and Fairfax sts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20
OBITEYR y.

Colonel OLIVER r. FUNSTEN died at his
residence, the Highlands in Clarke county,
about two o'clock p M, on Saturday last. He
had been IL sufferer for upwards Of two years
from heart disease and rheumatism, aggravated,
if not contracted, by exposure in the cavalry
service during the late war. This Intelligence
will fill many hearts with sorrow. Nclghbors,
friends, comrades in war, and associates in the
civil service Of the State, will share in the grief
which ovcrwhclnIs the stricken household and
large family circle Of this heightened, true-hcart-
cd and gallant gentleman. Col. Funston had Il
strongly marked character Il sound Judgment,
and 4 genial disposition, qualities which
| made him successful in business and lntucntlai
in matters of public interest. lie WAS good
farmer and devoted to agricultural pursuits
For eight years be WAS member Of the State
Senate from his District, faithfully discharge n
his duties 10 his constituents, and retiring from
the position with All unsulicd rcputallon.-
When the war broke out he WAS among the first
t. take up arms, and WAS never away from hIS
command when his physical condition Justified
his presence. As Lieutenant Colonel under
Ashty, and afterwards C"l"ncl q! the llih
Virginia Cavalry, frequently commanding The
Brigade, he participated in many holIy contest
cd lights and achieved IN cnvlabi" reputation
rs Il soldier CO.. Eunsicus age va. about tD
ycurs-L Winchester Times.
At his residence, near Aldic. on the 18th .!
June, 1871, SQUIRE MATTHEW'S i'll the 9th
year OF his age.
In Georgetown. d. G., on the morning OF 18TH
July, Mrs MATILDA BOIlRER, aged sixty
seven wears
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20
Personal.

SrAArsBuRGH, \. y, July 2o.--frcsldent
Grant is the guest of Mr.. ". B. Dinsulore.
Col. Forney, of the Philadel phia Press, took
leave of the party this morning to visit Mr.
Hudson Taylor at Poughkeepsie: The Prcsl-
dent and party leave AS for Long Branch;
General Sherman arrived at the Catskill
Mountain House last evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20
Boiler Explosion.

PROVIDENCE, July % "A small steam boiler
in the repair shop Of the Einwoad Cotton mill
in the Ninth ward exploded this morning de-
stroying two story frame building which was
located about sixty feet from the main build
ing No one was injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20

TIE HEALTH OF TIE CRY This has been,
50 far, Il remarkably healthy Summer, the pre-
Syriptions daily compounded by the Apotheca-
rics not numbering half us many as were put
up during the same time last year. tits assert
cd by those who know whereof they speak that
the rate of mortality in Alexandria is less than
that of any city OF its size in the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20

SoUNDLY THRAsuED. Mr. J. o. KERRY, Of
Fairfax county, while in the Washington Mar
kct yesterday, was grossly insulted by man
with whom he was talking, and who offered to
give him so and pay all expenses if he would
strike him. Mr. Kerby accepted the offer, in
<tautly, and in few moments gave him thrash
my the rcmcmberancc OF which will forever
haunt him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20

CHEESE FACTORY. The cheese factory late
y established by Mr. j. X. Taylor, at Hamil,
ton, is now turning out about twenty-five hun
lred pounds OF Il superior article Il week. Mr..
Taylor WAS in this city yesterday making ar
engagements with the commission merchants iOl
the sale of the cheese he manufactures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20

CANAL Observation-Disclosures from Nlcr,
cersvillc, the site Ct the late break on the Ches
apcakc and Ohio Canal, state that the damage
has been repaired, and that the water was let
on again last night. Feeder Level in which the
break occurred. is seven miles long, and about
orty-cight hours will be spent in filling it, al:
ter which navigation will be resumed.
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From New Eork-Thc Late Riot, tEt

New York. July 2O.-At the Irish meeting
last night Mr. Stephen Joseph Meany was the
principal speaker. lie asked; How can we
avenge the blood of the nlcn which has been
Shed?" how are We to secure proper protec-
ton in this country for the men Of our race
''Shal Orangemen and knownothingism rule
this city, ';Never Never! Never! Never,
said the speaker shall the scenes OF last We'd
nesday DC permitted again, never never !!
When nc saw the dead on "Wednesday, his
blood curalcd in his soul and he prayed to God
that he would live to see the day when the act
would be avenged. (Cheersj 1t was hard to
see armed ruhians striking down innocent men
and women for the crime Of looking upon the
foolish Orangemen. Women had been made
widows and children orphans for the caprice of
revoke the humane order of the Mayor y
voice. Hang him on the lamp post. -.
Mr.. Mcauy-"No, no my friend, [ pledge
myself every drop of blood shed on that day
shall be legally avenged if there be law in New
York. Never again shall organized rutiians be
allowed to insult Irish citizens who have fought
to uphold the Constitution of the United
States (Chcers.) The Legislature must pro
hibit such professions in future, Governor
Hoffman should never again receive the votes
of Irishmen, Never! Never
O'Neill and Mucary who beat one Mahon
in Flushing because he WIS an Orangcman,
were sentenced yesterday by Judge Hamilton,
Mulcany to pay fne of $2j and O'Neill SO
and ninety days in jail.
\ French regiment Of National guard, now
forming, will parade on the 9th of September,
Lafayette birthday.
Buckhout has been sentenced to be hanged
on September LIST for the murder OF Rcndrll at
Sleepy Hollow.
The L. S. Secret Service Police have arrest
ed Vim. Brown Houltou, Il notorious dealer III
counterfeit money. Brown, athoug only l9years
old. has criminal record vying with the worst
His father, Vim. Brown, ST.. for years occu-
pied the position Of leader Of gang Of coun-
turtctcrs and dealers in the queer. The
old man 5 line of operations lay between
'Phiadclpha, and New Haven, and notwlth-
standing it is estimated that for two years he
and his contcderatcs had circulated $50, 600 in
counterfeit money on this line alone, he had
eluled the utmost vigilance of the detectives.
Miss Tennic c. ClaAin publicly announces
herself candidate for Congress in the Sth
district Of this city
Governor Hoffman has complimentcd the
militia upon the good service rendered on the
18th inst.
The trigatc Congress will sail on Monday or
TucSdey next with stores for the arctic cypcdi-
ton.
\ locomotive and six cars Of an eni grant
train were thrown off the track of the New
Jersey railroad by misplaced switch, Tuesday
night No ono WAS injured
BY Il fire at 5l2 Broadway, this morning the
following sustained damage Joseph kehl d
Co., $1,000; L. B. Tibbo!S, $3,5O0 and H.
Martin. So 500
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20

FlREMEN' $ WAGES. AT the meeting Of the
Fire Wardcns on the night Of the 18th inst,
it was determined that, at the meeting to be
held next Monday night, the wages Of the en-
giucers of the two steam fire euglnes be reduc-
ed from $40 to $50 month, and that the
wages of the two drivers for the same engines
be Increased from SD To SD 4 month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE. ]
Conservative Committe

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 20. The Central
Conservative Committee of the State met to-
day, the old officers presiding, but owing to
the absence of several members an adjourn
ment took place until 8 o'clock tonight, by
which time it is expected the absent delegates
will arrive go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20

90 ti.e E.:sssica.-Dr pAECOASTS FE-
MALE PILLS.; positive cllrr iar suppression
or irrcgularily arising from amy catlsc wha:cve'.
They arc perfectly harmless.
~ Every Lady should keep box t.; these
pills on hand for ll.c in case OF need.
Price - per box Sent securely scaled TO any
address on receipt Of price. Direct all orders to
j. WALKER PANCOAST, NJ. D.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
pl,il,I.i,Li, an ;-:!,rG,GWly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20

FINGER AMpUTATED.-On Of the female opc-
ratlvcs at the Mount Vernon Cotton Factory,
had her hand caught in the machinery and one
OF her fingers so injured that it had to be amnu-
tatcd yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20

BADLY IIURT-A man named Mccartney,
employed on the construction Of the AeXan
Irla aud fredericksburg Railroad, was struck
BY falling derrick yesterday, and had two OF
his ribs broken and received other III uries
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20

For kENT.--A store on King stcct is ticI;
cted after this fashion,
For rent, if you have the tin,
Hound the corner, enquire within.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20

HE PENNSYLNANlA.I-Mr Naglcc new
rlram seine boat, the Pennsylvania, arrived NJ
from her owners farm this morning with
cargo OF fruit and vegetables.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20
Suicide.

PLYMOUTH, Mass, July 20.-The Rev. Mr.
Phipps. Il Unitarian clergyman Of Kingston, Gu
his throat to-day. Mental depression was thu
cause
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20

\, WATER MELoNs.-Largc supplies of " ater
.lc9nS are being brought FROM the South, to
Tile W a>hington and other markets There Is
aSuprly in this place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20

CoLoRED EXCURSION large colored ex
cuI>lon party arrived here from Leesburg this
mMornlng-!nost Of whom went on through to
Washington on the 9 clock ferry boat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20

LL.--Col. Noble S. Braden is lying at the
iollt OF death from paralysis, at his residence
Hear atertord Loudoun county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20

.EXcrRsloN TO NoRFoLk.-The Rechabites
o thus city and Washington, will make an cx-
'orSlon to Norfolk on the 10th inst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20
Cool Lager.

The coolest and best glass of LAGER BEER to
be had in the city can be obtained at NJ. RUBEN's
Restaurant, opposite tho Confectionery Store OF
c. Schater, on Fuiriux street jeG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20

=. LIE WEATHER has turned much coolc tina
!. !! has been for the last week There WAS
hne lust night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20

We are indebted to Mr. johnson, U. S. SEN
A!or rom Virginia, for copy of the Congress
sonal directory. We have received the Cata-
;;" n OF the Medical Department CT the Wash
ugtG1 University, in Baltimore; and the South
ern Planters Record
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20
From Hayti.

JAcMEL. Hayt, June 23.-News from the
Northwestern frontier states that the town of
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FRESH FISH are very scarce and but few are
brought to market The were some sturgeon
today.
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Mecca has revolted in favor of General J4uperon
against Baez.
The Markets..

New York, July 2O-stocks steady and dull.
Virginia skies Sc; do new 72s. Money easy at
8. Gold firm at l24 Flour dull and heavy
Wheat dull and declining. Corn dull.
BALTIMORE, July 20.-Virginia skies, old; So
ton quiet with nm improve feeling; low mid
dlnes 49,. Flour quiet and market rather IA
vors the buyers; prices unchanged: Wheat
more active and .frmer; prices entirely un-
changed White Southern Corn steady ut 'oa
80; yellow do. dull at 7Sa74; mixed Western
dull at 7Oa7l Oats frmer and stock scarce; new
Southern 57a61; old Western 60.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20

ESCAPED. james Scott, the canal boat
captain who committed an assault upon John
Smith, near Four Mile Run, on Saturday night
lust and was arrested therefor at Sandy Hook,
on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in conse,,
ouencc Of telegram from this city, escaped
while on his way to Jail, aud is yet at large.
The Commonwealth Attorney for this county
had requisitiou prepared for him, and was on
the eve of forwarding it to the Maryland au-
thorties, when informed Of his escape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20
PHILADELPHIA, ap G-::mG&wly
FARM FOR SALE.

-
BY virtue 81 decree OF the County Court of
Prince William county, rendered 1T the jane
term. ISL. in Gushing: and wife ". benson and
Others, Il chHnccrv SUIT therein pending. the uE-
r$igncd, commissioners appointed ior that
purpose, viii expose to public sale, 1" the high
cst bidder before the front door Of The Court
House of sad county, on MONDAY, the 18th
day Of September, 1871. that being Court day,
(unlc>> previously sold at private safe, the sad
commissioners BEN" authorized by said decree
to sell at public or private sale the TRACE or
LAND in The proceedings mentioned, Of Wiiicn
the late BurkCtt Newman died possessed, coz
Thinning about one hundred and eighty acres.
lh, farm lies near Sudlcy Mills about I've
miles lroin Gainesville, Il station OH tt:c AltEaa-
s:ls Branch ol tie o., \. u NJ K. H., and near
the contemplated line Of til" Potomac AMI Ma
nasSn< L. K. !; is Of fine red soil, susccpll5!c
of Il high s!H:c OF Improvement, is well wa;rTcG.
has Il grc;i; variety and ::hundanc" OF fruit OH II,
and lies in an rAcc!!rm! and rapidly improving
ncighb"rEu"i
Terms: One fourth cash, ana the remainder
in three equal annual instruments, 10 br cT-
dcncrd by bond, hrarng interest from the day
Of sale and deed ul trust OH the premises Is Il
security therefor
JAMES i. CLARK. Co,o.
CRAWFORD CUSHING.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20

TOURNAMENT the tournament on the
National Race Course, yesterday, the following
Knights contended for the prize-a saddle and
bride: W. j. Brooke, Knight of Hope; II.
W. Bailey, Old Dominion; R. W., Hereford.
Old Line State T. w. Jackson, Lone; Star;
p. II. Hill, Moss Side; }. +. Luckett Forest;
j. B. Hills, The Hills; K. {. (iwynn Auburn;
i. p Gwynn, Argyle; Joseph Lyons, St; Mare;
J. II. Thompson, Roslyn; +. G: Fcnwirk, Oak
Grove; Thomas Caggctt, Old Hill; John
Gwynn, Young Knight; ". H. Larman, Viz
gnia; and j. T. i1ct1regor, West Eirgina..
The result wasas follows; j. B. Hills; Knight
of the Hills won the saddle and bride and
j. H. Hill. Knight of Moss Side: won the right
of naming the first Maid Of Honor; ". j..
Brooke. the second, and }. II. Gwynn the
third
J. G. Moore, formcly Of Prince William
county, presented the saddle and bride to the
victor, and delivered the address.
The rain intcrfcrcd somewhat with the Spcc'a-
tors before the close OF the proceedings, but
the riders kept ON in their course regardless Of
its effects. ....
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ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
Steamer Express, Ncklc, Baltimore, 10 j
Broders s. Co..
Brig Sarah Peters, Boston; and achrs Sky
lark, Washington, and II l. Hart, BoSton,t to Geo
Hutton.
Schr Maggie & Lucy, Jersey City, t" Amcri-
can Coal Co. ...
MEMORANDA ,.. ...
Briggs Mary L Pennel Eaton, and Mary
Cobb, Tracey, and schrs Adelne Elwood, Haw-
kins, and Fanny Kcating, hence at Boston 18th.
Schrs Edward Shade, Sopcr, and Susan Scran-
ton, Irving hence at Now York 18th.
Schr William Boardlnan, Wells, hence for
New London, passed through He'll Gate 18th.
Schr John Lancaster, Willis, hence ut Paw
tucket 11th.
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FOR S.4LE OR Rent.

FOR RENT.-A small comfortable
dbl DWELLING, eligibly situated, with mod
crn improvements Possession given immc-
diately. Apply at this Office. iy Is
a. FOR RENT-A two-story FRAMED
EE% DWELLING HOUSE, with u Mansard
r1Ot, supplied with gas and water, on Pitt ST.,
between Duke and Wolf" Apply to pp1cr
ra FOR RENTING DWELLING HOUSE
E55:ii lately occupied by Mr.. II. s. Martin, Ne
326 King street. This house is supplied with
water and gas, and is in excellent order. 1t has
n large garden fronting on the street, and an al
ley in the rear Also, HOUSE, No. d Pitt
street, between Cameron and Queen, with gas
and water. Apply to
je 2l-2awtf NJ. GREGOR1.
FOR RENT-The BRICK HOUSE, No
M:i Il north Water street; water and gas; rent
moderate. Apply to ,,oou
je l0-cotf j. ii. d. SMOOI.
60 FOR .SALE-The eligibly situated three
sHi story BRICK no USE, l0G Duke street. be-
tween Pitt and St. Asaph, containing ten rooms
and bath ruum with hot and cold water. Tie
house is furnished throughout with gas and liz.
lures, and is most desirable residence. being |.
Gated in Il pleasant neignborhood. The adjoin
ing lot is offered with the abovc-mcntioncd prop
crty. or it will be sold separate if desired. For
terms apply ut No. 40 south -. AsHpi St mo ~
VALUABL REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
lG0 ACRES OF IMPROVED LAND, on the
Middle River Turnpike, miles from Washing
ton and 4 from Alexandria, with Il beautiful view
OF the latter city and Of the Potomac river. The
improvements consist OF Il BRICK Dwell r-
LING HOUSE, with all the necessary out ll$ai
buildings and IN abundance Of choice ut o
all descriptions. The farm is well watcrcd, anu
has on it Il plenty Of timber
800 ACRES HEAElLITI MBEREDL LAND
S miles from Washington city--samc distance
from Alexandria, and about 3 miles from St-
lion on the w. u o. L. H., Offering Il ready mar
kct for wood and timber
\ FARM, i'll Fauquicr county, miles below
Warrcnton, and within two miles oG station on
the Warrcnton branch OF the o., y. q NJ. K. l..
Tie tract contains about 100 acres; Is well tim
bcrcd and watcrcd, and is considered inc graz
ing land.
The above property. tho title 10 which Is with
out defect, will be sold cheap and upon accom-
mod;,lng terms. Apply 10 y. b., Gazette ollIcc
feb lift
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o., y. Il NJ. X. X. CO,
4 AlnXnnlri.l Va .lnlv %

OFFICE o., A. Il NJ. X. X. co,
~ Alexandria, Va. july 20 1871.
NOTICE To NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
proposals will be received at tic Office Of the
Company in the city OF Alexandria for the pnr-
chase Of lands upon the line OF the Orange Al
exandria and Manassas Railroad in accordance
with the late act of the General Assembly,
Payment to be made in the bonds OF the Com
pany, payable fifteen years after date III sums OF
from : luu to $500 each, and bearing interest at
the rate Of six per ccntlm per annuln. To thc III
innate redemption of which tie faith of the COM
pany is pledged 10 apply the proceeds derived
from resale OF sad lands The bonds will also
be receivable nj par for all lands which ihc Com
pany may offer Tor sale ut schedule rates.
Proposals will h. received i"r separate tracts
but preference will be given where offers are
presented Of lands lying adjacent. Specification
must show precise location, quantity and price
OF lands offered. AZ limited amour; of land
only ia required to inaugurale the. measure
prompt action Is suggested 10 those desiring |"
sell. b order Of the Board
jy 3U-2w H. ". REID. Scc;y.
LManass:s Gazette, Warrcnton Index. CU!pcrrr
Observer, charlottesville Chronicle, Amherst
Enterprise and Lyn"hturs News and Virgin
ian copy.]
WhNTED--A situation as TEACHER in
w some pleasant and healthy LOCALITY. by a
lady "f several years experience, competent 10
teach Latin, French, English and Mathematics
References given and required. Addrc:s>tatln
terms, number OF pupils, &c, NJ l.. T., l>Saque-
M T. O.. Goochland county. Va
Goochand county. Va, is est
4 GENTLEMAN Of this city. having some
II capital 10 invest in business, would like TO
associate himself with some good business hou$e
already established or would enter into part
ncrship with practical man TO establish bust
ness. Address, with real name, through post
Office, W. 5. j. jy .O-}t
CHEcks ON FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
Autographed ana printed, neatly and hand
somcly designed, and substantially bound in
books of lUU, l5Q, sou, 400, 800 and 1000 checks
each. They can and will be sold ut very low
figures. [iy N JOHN II. rARROTT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20

N,YoR's OFrIcE.-Isabclla Washington,
r,lorcd, for disorderly conduct near the Catho-
lie turying ground, was fined and discharged.
Alice Carter and Fanny Stuart, colorcd girls,
for stealing money from MIR. }. W. Hammond,
were discharged upon promising to return their
plumber.
NIGHT REPORT Might clear and coo after
len 0 clock, with strong wind from the North
west. There we're no disturbances Neither
jodgcrs nor prisoners were at the sat!on house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20
ED.nW ERCE.fE.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, July 20.-Thc market
for Wheat is quiet and unchanged; prime and
choice samples arc in fair request at yesterday S
quotations; offerings of 347 bushels white ard
1902 Of red with sales Of the former at 1l5 and
l20 for common to fair, and Of the latter at 100,
14O, 142 145, l4G ard al for good TO strictly
prime. Corn is active, with an upward tenden-
cy in prices sales Of 1902 bushels mixed at 50
and s. Oats are dull at decline; offerings of
l443 bushels, with sales at so, So, 81 and Sc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20

GARDAGE.-The period o. the year has now
arrived when for the preservation OF health it
is essentially requisite that all animal and vesee-
table matter be removed from the city before 1t
commences to decay, and yet housckeepcrs are
compelled to keep such matter, rocking with
putretaction, aud disseminating the noxlous
Eases it eugenders, Oh their premises Tor week $,
because the garbage carts, which. together with
horses and drivers, the Council provides, rarely
or ever call for it. 1t can not be thrown INTO
the streets, because Il nuisance is then commit,
ted, but must be kept in the close yards and
npreguate the whole atmosphere with It's
-ickcuiug eifluvium.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-20
LOCAL NEWS.

BAnBARrANs. A notice Of disturbance al
. oolored ball at "Red Hill appeared in the
S,a7atte day or two ago. Since then it has
I Ioan ascertained that the behavior Of those
p 10 were present was that Of savages rather
. Jmy Of human beings. The attendants mum.
i bnrnJ about three hundred and consisted
snt;rely Of the most abandoned portion of the
'nlorei population of the city. Dancing lasted
from dark until sun rise the next morning, and
, w., not interrupted once during the orgy
irinkipg, cursing, swearing, and fighting with
,lnhs carving knives and razors were in con-
,;nns progress Two men who were fighting
IN rhe bali room tell through door down into
,hc cellar below where they continued to mu.
,;late each other until mutually exhausted:
All the lamps were once ext!nguished and
bricks hurled through the open windows
At the scethins crowd, some Of whom
we're struck and wounded, and their blood
Stirring on the walls made the place look like
:, sauy liter house; while others, during the
mimic that cnsued, fearing the windows of that
Hoor, ran up stairs and jumped through the
windows of the second story to the ground be-
Inv. Several colored constablcs from the coun,
" were present aud eudeavored to preserve
order, butnobody seemed to mind them in the
least.