Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-11
Local Rrevities.

Township, Fairfax county, were out early this
morning in search of a horse, which, it was
thought, had been stolen from young MIR Col
lard, but about sunrise the lost animal made
his own way back home.
Mechanics and Oriental lodges Of Knights Of
Pythias LETT here on the one clock ferry boat
to-day, to participate in the celebration OF the
reunion of their order in Washington this
evening.
The appearance of things in front Of the
dry goods establishment of Wilmer Il Stay
maker indicates that that firm contemplate
doing an extensive business this fall.
| All the bridges on the A. K f. Il. r. are in
rapid progress Of construction, with probably
the exception Of the one at Occoquan.
The Poor's House has beeu thoroughly
cleansed and white washed, and now looks as
neat and clean as possible.
| \ man was drowned at the Long Bridge
Saturday evening.
The Canal basin was full of boats this morn
ing .-
MENDINa RoADs-Mr W. B. Howard,
Superintendent of Roads for Falls Church
Township, Fairfax county, will commence at
once the repair of the county roads III his
township Among the contemplated improve
mcnts, will be substantial wagon bridge across
Hoff' s Run, at the head of King street.
BApTls1Nu.-A very large number OF color
ed people witnessed the baptism of ten Of their
race in the Potomac from the nights Of Bat
terry Rodgers yesterday evening. Alter the
ceremony, religious services were held under
the shade OF the trees in IN adjoining lot.
ToprlNG Orr.-There was 4 topping off
at the new houses of Mr. Edward Quinn on
Oronoco street, near ST. Asaph, On Saturday
evening last, which was numerousy attended
and at which general hilarity and good fellow
ship prevailed.
VIRGINIA TELEGRAPH COMPANY. Employ
ees of the Virginia Telegraph Company COM
menced the erection of telegraph line between
this city and Leesburg this morning, ana Will
push the work as rapidly as possible to com,
pletlon.
FlaHr AT ZIoN-A fight and consequent dis
turbanc. occurred at Zion church, a colored
Baptist church near the cast end Of the tunnel,
last night, but those engaged in it went OFT be-
fore the arrival Of the police.
HONEY Am ong the receipts Of country pro
duce at this city by the Washington and Ohio
railroad during last week were six hundred and
thirty seven boxes OF honey.
HENNING's ONE PRICE SToRE-Thc neat
est, most select aud stylish stock of gentlemen
furnishing goods in Washington city is certainly
to be found at the establishment Of Mr.. Geo.
c. Henuing, No. 40 Seventh street, who has
lust received from New York the latest nov
elites in ties bows and scarfS, and a large as
sortmont of new and choice goods in his line.
He has also received IN extensive stock OF
French, English and American cloths and cas-
smeres, which he will make up to order in the
most fashionable style, and Of superior work
manship. At his store will also be ionnd a
very large line Of ready made garments, made
in the ueatest and most durable manner, and OF
= hikhest style Of finish. Persons patroniz-
b = fshuent may rely on being dealt
ing this sS EntouS manner, rs but
with in the db Sal bich there is no devi,
oie price is aol= -
atf1fHHE railroad traveller will find aremedy thai
is pleasant aud perfectly harmless, and sure
preventive Of the evil effects from Constipation
| or change oRttwater and diet, by using Sim
mons Liver Regulator.
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