Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-28

engine for the use of the fire department, will
meet on Monday evening next tor the purpose
of receiving the report Of Fire Wardens Lead
beaten and Smoot, who have just returned from
Philadelphia, where they have been inspecting
the apparatus for sale 1t is understood that
for IS 900, on a large portion Of which credit OF
six months will be allowed, just such all engine
As is wanted aud the requisite quantity OF hose
can lie obtained.
RIVER News Though the river continues
full of floating ice navigation for steam vessels
remains as yet unobstructed, and the Washing
ton ferry boats and the Aqua Greek boats are
making their usual trips The New York
steamer John Gibson sailed yesterday If the
river is clear of ice on Monday, but not other
wise, the trips of the Maryland ferry boat 'ir-
g,nia will be resumed. A government double
enler and two tug boats, the Griffin aud Ariel,
with four oyster boats in tow, went down this
morning.
Coop TEMPLARS.-At regular meeting OF
Belle Haven Lodge, No. "a, /. o, g. H., held
last night, the following named officers were
elected to serve the ensuing quarter:-G. p.
Berkley, w. G. IT,. Miss Helen McCracken,
". IT.; F. 2. Berkley, W. S.; A. B. Crup
per, W. F. S.; r. g. White, W. T.; Miss
Jennie Hauxhurst, W. G.; n. B. Shirley, W.
NJ; A. X. White, W. o. G.;-- Carroll, W.
j. G. The above named officers will be pub
licly installed at the Lodge room next Friday
evening at o clock.
A DISTURBANCE disturbance occurred
among the laborers employed on the Alexan-
dria and Fredericksburg Railroad, near Pohick
Church, on Thursday last: during the suspen-
sion of work caused by the inclement weather.
A crowd collected at 4 grocery, and after con-
siderable drinking fight was commenced,
which. before it Was concluded, had involved
large number Of those present. Though many
were very much bruised, fortunately no one was
seriously hurt.
TIN WEDDING.-Th festivities attending
the ''tin wedding Of the able and popular
attorney for the Commonwealth Of this city at
chat gentleman s'residence on Thursday night
last, are represented to have been Of the most
agreeable and happy character. An immense
quantity of the brightest and shiniest tin ware,
was presented to the gallant captain and his
lady, accompanied with profusion of good
wishes for their future health and happiness
SLE1GnING.- Nearly all the sleighsin town were
out last night, and the moon light, and the
iinging of the bells, and the merry laughter OF
the riders, and the excitement Of the races al
together, made King street Il lively thorough
fare Some very good time was made by the
fast trotters, but it was acknowledged that Mr.
Harrison pair, r. f. Lee and Stonewall Jack
son, travelled faster than any team out
PROPERTY SALE.-Green 4 Wise, Real Es
tate Agents and Auctioneers, sold, to-day the
three story pressed brick front dwelling, now oc-
cupied by Robt. l. 7. Wilson, esq, located on
the east side of Water street, between Prince
and Duke streets, to VIM Cogan, for S3,G5D
FREE BRIDGE-Mr Mckenzie presented in
the House yesterday petition Of citizens Of
Fairfax county, Va, asking the Government
to declare the Aqueduct bridge free bridge.
1t was referred to the District Of Columbia
Committee.
RAILROAD TIME TABLEs.-As will be seen
by reference 10 advertisements in another col
umn, change has been made in the running
hours OF the trains Oh the Alexandria and
Washington and Manassas Branch railroads.
rHE MARKET, this morning was well sup
piled. No change in prices in meats and vege-
tables. Turkeys % cts. per h.; geese $lal25 a
piece; butter 40a50 cts. per b.; eggs 25a30 per
dozen; poultry scarce and high.
DEATu-A colored woman named Lucy
Jones, living in Washington was found dead
in her bed, on Thursday morning She has a
husband living in Alexandria
MORE Snow 1t commenced showing again
about noon to-day, and appearances indicate a
continuance of bad weather
PANoRA The panorama of Paradise
Lost to be exhibited here on Monday might, i:
spoken of very highly rs an interesting and
well executed work of art.
CONCERT.
VOCAL NDINsTRUMENTAl
CONCERT
will be given at the ASSEMBLY ROOMS, OF
FRIDAY EVENING, February Sd, for the
benefit of the Alexandria Library Association
under the direction Of Prof HAIR, who will b
assisted by the amateurs Of this and other cities
Tickets may be obtained ut the Music store o.
Mr.. V. Becker, the bookstores and at the door
Single tickets 75c; double tickets ST. Fol-
programme see hand bills t.lt
Doors open ut ! p H.: Concert begins At rs
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