Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-10
LOCAL NEWS.

year, tnat I snare vi stuch III liiC -htcAahui' lat
Library would be at his disposal, annually, as Il
prize for the successful competitor in the mid
die examination That examination took place
yesterday, lasting all day, and embracing L
hundred questions in Natural Political, and
Physical Geography, Ancient, Modern and L.
S. History Physiology, Natural Philosophy
Astronomy, Chemistry, and Rhetoric. to which
written answers were required The prize WAS
won by Melville Church, boy only II years of
age, who answered Sls, showing great proilcl
ency in all the subjects presented The other
members Of the class, also, did remarkably
we'll far exceeding the usual middle eXamlna-
ton average The average this year was 81.
WAR CLAlM.--During the war John Trllax.
+. Deuight, Lewis DILLINGHAM; and others, resi-
dents of the neighborhood Of Accotink, and be-
longing to military organization known as
Home Guards, went to the house OF John Hall.
in Fairfax county, and Truax took theretrom
double barreled shot gun, which lie kept not
understanding the demands Of the owner, until a
short time since, when understanding that Hall
had procured warrant for his arrest on the
charge of stealing, he carried the gun to Wash
ington and turned it over to the officer IN
charge of the ordnance department, taking his
receipt, which he produced in evidence at the
trial of the case before Justice George Mason
at West End, last Saturday, and upon which
he was discharged but a warrant in detinuc was
issued against him.
LEcTURE-It is announced in another col
umn that the eloquent Methodist divine, DIR.
Munsey, formerly pastor of the NJ. f. Church
South in this city, will deliver Il lecture here
about the close Of the present month. His
subject is the Ideal-Art-M Music which is
said to be an improvement on the lecture
''Philosophy of Music" The committee of az
rangements consists of H. 0. Claughton, j. NJ.
Thatcher, George r. Hill of the Alexandria
Christian Association, for the benefit OF which
organization the lecture will be delivered.
MARIE ANToINErrE. The exhibition of
Marie Antoinette' at Liberty Hall, yesterday
evening, by the young ladies Of st. Mary's Ac-
ademy, was witnessed by a large and delight
ed audience The piece was produced in ex-
cellcnt style, and reflected great credit upon
those who filled the different roles-indeed many
professional artists of acknowledged dramatic
reputation have appeared to less advantage than
did some of the young ladies who took part i'll
yesterday evenings entertainment The whole
affair was an entire success.
WAX WoRK-We have been shown some
most beautiful wax work, executed with great
taste and skill by Miss Mary Elliott of this
place. The flowers, lilies, roses jopanicas, &c.
are true to nature and the imitation perfect.
Indeed, the wreath is lovely in design and
finish. This young lady deserves this compli-
ment for the talents she displays. Our own
people need not go abroad to procure these
exquisite specimens OF beautiful art.
CHILD FOUND IN A SINK.-Scavengcrs IN
cleaning the sink of house on st. Asaph street.
between Wilkes and Gibbon, yesterday, came
upon the body Of dead child. The last oc-
cupant Of the house was all old colored woman
named Betsy Smith, but for some time past it
has been without tenant. The size of the
body indicated that it had been born alive 1t
was buried with the dirt in hole dug close
BY
Theft OF WOOD.-Ihc premises OF MIR.
George Philips, on Queen street. between Fat
rick and Henry, were visited by thieves night
before last and robbed of every stick Of fire
wood to be found
BA!L-rhe ball of the Eintracht at their
hall last night was well attended, and passed
off to the satisfaction of all who We're present.
The festivities did not terminate until towards
morning.
WASHINGTON FERRY BoATs-As will be
seen by notice in another column Of to-day's
Gazette, on and after Monday next the trips Of
the Washington ferry boats will commence at
a. H. and stop at G p. III.
Cone RIVER LINE.-The regular trips of
the steamer Wawaset to Cone river and the
Potomac landings, after the winter suspension,
will be resumed on Friday, the 9th instant
New GROCERY SToRE.-Nr Hugh Pagan
has opened 4 new grocery store at No. III
Oronoco street.
MAYORS OFFIcE-Two colored women, for
disorderly conduct on Union street, we're dis
charged with a reprimand.
Harriet Phillips colored. arrested Oh COM
plant of Richard Lancaster, colored, to pre-
vent her from interrupting the ceremonies at
tending his marriage, was discharged with
reprimand.
John H. Lee, colored arrested on the charge
of rob-biug the meat house of Mr.. William
Cleveland, was discharged as an abb was proved.
NIGHT REPoRT-Night clear and cold.
There were no disturbances and the police re-
port the streets as quiet rs usual Twolodgers
and four prisoners were at the station house.
THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.-Mc neglect
ed at the time to notice the handsome new