Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-01
LOCAL NEWS.

LOCAL NEWS.
The KNIGHTS OF PYTH1As in Alexandria,
as well as in other parts of the State will be
glad to hear that magazine will soon be pub
lished in Richmond devoted to the interest of.
that now popular fraternity. 1t will be called
the 'True Knight. and the first number will
appear on or about the 18th ofFebruary There
is every reason to believe that it will be model
periodical in typography as in other respects
The publishers will be Messrs. NJ. P. Handy
and j E. Hawkins Of Richmond Mr. Handy,
the popular and excellent local editor of the
Dispatch will have the editorial control Of the
magazine, which, it is hardly necessary to say
will have; the best wishes of many for its sue
cess. The magazine is endorsed by the prlnc-
pal officers of the order in this jurisdiction.
POTOMAC EAKWATER.-Among the eXecu-
tive documents which were laid before the House
of Representatives Monday was communion
ton from the Secretary Of War, returning to
the House the proposed bill for breakwater
in the Potomac river which had been sent to
the War Department by the Committee on
Commerce for its Judgment and inviting atten-
ton to the report of the chief engineer who
says: 1T does not appear that the necessities
and safety of commerce require breakwater to
be constructed at the locality indicated The
structure proposed is not breakwater in the
usual meaning of the word, but wharfo bulk
! head for loading and unloading vessels.
Coop TEMpLARs.-A regular meeting Of
Providence Lodge No. 81. O. of G.. T. Of Fair
fax Court House, Va ON Friday night last, the
| following officers were elected to serve the en-
suing quarter, Wv H. Rumsey, W. c. t.;
Mrs Sarah L. Hawxhurst, W. Y. IT,; Geo. W.
Hawxhurst, W. Sec; c. Fl. Garfield, W. T. S.;
c. H. Speer, W. Treasurer; S. P. Rumsey, W.
NJ; Miss Sarah A. Garfield W. l. G.; D. A.
Steele, w. c.; Miss frankie Watkins, ". A.
S.; Mrs Job Hawxhurst, ". r. H. S.; Mrs.
Anna NJ Watkins, W. L. H. S. The above
officers will be installed on Friday night next by
Geo. w. Gaines, Lodge Deputy.
ACCIDENT Captain Henry Dulany while
walking on the street in Washington yes
terday evening accidentally slipped, and, it is
feared, fractured his leg. He was brought here
this morning on the Mail boat, carried to the
Mansion House on stretcher, and will be tax
en- to his home near Upperville as soon as he
can be moved This makes the fourth time the
Captain has been so unfortunate as to break
his leg.
BALL.-The fifth annual ball of the Eintracht,
to be given at their hall on the evening of
Thursday, the 9th inst, will, it is confidently
expected, be numerously attended, and the
committee of arrangements will do everything
in their power to make the evening one Of en-
joyment to all who may attend. See advertise
ment in another column.
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS. The river continues
in state of ice blockade, and yesterday no
transactions in grain were made. A large guam
ty of grain is at Alexandria awaiting the raising
of the blockade for transit to this city Many of
the mills have suspended operationsfor while,
so that the usual repairs can be made to COM
mence the spring campaign.
CONCERT THE arrangements for the grand
concert to be given at the Assembly Rooms to-
morrow night have been completed, and those
who have heard the rehearsals say that those
who attend it will enjoy one of the richest must
cal treats ever offered in this city See adver-
ment in another column.
PUBLIC MEETING As will be seen by refer
ence to an advertisement in another column,
meeting Of the merchants and business men of
the city will be held at the rooms Of the Corn
Exchange tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock for
the purpose of considering the proposed new
city charter.
THE CHAIN BRIDGE-A letter from General
n. Michler was read before the House Com
mittee of Appropriations yesterday, recommend
ing an appropriation of $4,000 to rebuild the
Government bridge over the Potomac at the
Little Falls, in place of the one recently washed
away.
GROUND Hoo DAY-To-morrow, the End
inst, will be ground hog day." From pres
ent indications the animal which traditionaly
comes out of his hole on that day, will not be
alarmed by his shadow, and SO an early break
ing up of the winter may be expected.
IMPROVED WALKING.-The snow has melt
ed or been washed away by the rain from the
side walks, and it affords pleasurable sensa-
ton to put ones feet down on the solid brick
pavement once more, even if the pavement is
wet.
CATHOLIC BENEFICIAL SocIETY.-The. meet