Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-31
LOCAL NEWS.

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SPORT AT MANAssAs.-At Manassas on Sat-
urday last race of two hundred yards was run
between Mr.. Oakley dun mareand MIR. W ood-
Yards FLYING ChiderS for 5000. The rider Of
the latter was thrown and the race won By the
former \ second race of one thousand yards
was run between Cannon bay colt Wildfre
RIM bv William Goodng, and James Hurelr 8
bay colt Crazy Joe for 500. The former won
by six inches. \ pigeon shooting match be-
tween Mr.. Rhoda Fewell and Mr.. Thornton of
kentucky, was won by the former A large
crowd was in attendance, among them several
from this city, and all seemed 10 enjoy them
selves.
ACCIDENT TO A LOCOMOTIVE.-The axle Of
the main driving wheel OF the locomotive
Lynchburg, which left here yesterday morning
with the mail and passenger train, broke when
about one mile south of Culpeper Court house
while ascending heavy grade. The accident
was instantly discovered by the engineer, W.
\. Moore. and the train stopped before any
other damage was done After some delay in
removing the broken machinery, the trai was
backed to Culpeper, where it remained until
smother engine that was telcgraphed tor arrl-
we'd from Gordonsville and carried it on about
three hours behind time.
YESTERDAY. y cstcrday was clear and bright
with the exception of short time during the
early part of the evening when there was some
tightening and thunder accompanied with Il
shower of rain The attendance at the church
es was about as large rs usual in July. In the at
ternoon the Young Mems Christian Association
had full meeting at the Aims House, small
but good meeting at the Bethel, full and ex-
ccent meeting at the NJ. p Church, and the
open air meeting was well attended, and much
interest manifested 4 full corps of the mem
bers being in attendance at the various points.
The city was very quiet during the whole day.
LAND SALEs.-Thc following sales of land in
Fairfax county, near Colchester, on the line OF
the Alexandria and Fredericksburg Railroad,
have been made within the past few days =.
l4J acres of unimprovcd land by John I'm
lerwood, to Asahel Troth Of New Jersey, at
$l4 per acre: - ,,..,
50 acres adjoining, unimprorcd, 10y n. " Hey
to Asahel Troth, at SIT per acre.
IS acres do. by Glward Lee, to Oliver Tn.
derwood, at SIC per acre.
Woodbridge, on the Occoquan eropposltc
Colchester, containing BOP acres, sold for $50
per acre.
REGATTA. The wharves of the city were
three this evening by spectators of the regatta
from Washington. There were two races in
progress ut the same time. OF the second class
boats the John r. Given passed here first, go
ing down closely followed by the Fanny Bell,
and on her return was still ahead. Of the first
class boats the Witch of the Wave was ahead
of the Little Ella, joing down, but coming back
the latter passed here at >. 81 p. III. 1T least
half mile in advance of her.
4 NUISANCE Complaints having been fire.
quently made Of the annoyance expert enced by
residents Of the outer portion OF the 81 ward,
occasioned by young men reported to be from
the lst ward who select that locality for prac
ticing their vocal powers, the residents have
determined to take matters in their own hands
and abate what they say has become 4 nuisance
although those making it are doubtless under
the impression that they are charming the
ueighborhood.
Posi- ROUTES. Route from Lincoln to Ham
ilton, Loudoun Co., H. I. Davis contractor.
Four additional trips are ordered per week. at
SO per year increased pay, less than pro rata,
contractor asserting, from lst August. Route
from Waterford to Neersville, Rodney Mat
thews, contractor. Department grants the de-
sire of the citizens interested by beginning at
Hamilton instead or w aterfOru without change
ofpay, contractor asserting.
HORSE EQUIPMENTS worthy Superin-
tendent of Police, Mr. c. w. Clifford, has late
ly been the recipient of handsome bride, that
formerly belonged to an orderly sergeant in the
Sth Illinois Cavalry, and a SPLENDID cavalry
saddle They were presented to him by two
of his numerous admires, aud will add consid-
erably to the appearance Of the sorrel mare he
now bestrdes.
A BEAR NEAR OccooUAN.-It is reported
that large bear has made its appearance near
Occoquan Five sheep have been killed on the
Lundy farm about three miles from the village
aud two dogs that struck a trail have not been
seen since Bear tracks have been discovered
in the neighborhood, and it is said lady saw
the animal going through corn field.
CHoKED ALMOST TO DEATH.-A colored
boy named Mace jackson, living at the lower
end of St. Asaph street, while eating his supper,
yesterday evening attempted to swallow a large
piece of gristle, contained in his plate of soup,
but it lodged in his throat, threw him into
spasms and almost chokcd him to death before
it could be removed.
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