Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-18

OF exercises has been changed somewhat, ana
now stands as follows: Monday night, Reading
and Arithmetic; Tuesday, Geography ana
Arithmetic; Wednesday, competition eXer-
else in Spelling by the entire School; Thursday,
Grammar, Reading and Writing, and Friday,
MuSic and General Exercises. The Spelling
contest this week was unusually prolonged and
exceedingly interesting. Much prott IS derived
from the plan adopted for conducting this eXer-
else. 1t is earnestly hoped that the school may
not suffer for want of teachers. When 1t is con.
sidered that most of these boys come to School
after prolonged and tatigung days work, IN
many cases extending over II hours, 1t is be-
licvcd that they will not be permitted to 50 I'M
taught for want of volunteers
MAYoR's OFFIcE.-ln consequence of the
iudispositon ofthe Mayor, Justice May presided
at the Mayors Office this morning.
\ woman for disorderly conduct on complaint
o. her husband WAS fined and discharged.
\ man for diSordcrly conduct, was fined and
discharged.
Edward Meade. for disorderly conduct, was
fined and discharged.
Lacy Williams, tor rolbing John Berry, both
co!orcd. was discharged for want OF evidence.
Z.b Dyer, for aisorderly conduct was locked
up in the station house
MAGISTRATES OFFICE Joseph wilkins.
for au assault and battery upon Charles Mitch
ell, both colored, was bound over to keep the
peace for six months.
NIGHT REpoKT.- clear and cold.-
There were no disturbances, but dog fight on
King street between ii and - clock. at
tractcd large crowd. Five prisoners and
three lodgers were at the station house.
FIGHT on A Vessel AT late hour last
night fight occurred among the colored crew
Of the schooner Mary r. Somers, lying at the
wharves of the American Coal Company, on
board of that vessel. The captain and mate
were awakened by the disturbance and going
upon deck found three colored men armed with
marline spikes engaged in furious combat,
and one who had been struck on the ribs with
Delaying pin and knocked overheard. was strug-
Cling in the water The captain instantly seized a
Delaying pin and knocked one Of the combattants
down the torecaste steps, disarmed aud queed
the other two, and rescued the one who was
drowning, but who it appeared had been serl-
ousy injured by the blow he had received
The man who struck him has since deserted
the vessel and made his escape.
VIRGINIA STATE DIREcToRY.-We have re-
ceved from the publisher. Benjamin Bates,
Richmond, Va, Andrew Boyd & Cos. Virgin
ia State Business Directory for 1871 ., con-
tanning new map Of the State together with
the State and county officers, the postottlces,
sketches of its principal cities and villages. a
large list eff the leading farmers and brief
history of all the States and territories. The
book. which is really valuable one, is for sale
at the store of MIR. Geo. h. French.
POLICE BAIL.-Thc second annual ball OF
the city police will be given at Harmonic Hall
next Monday night, and there is every indca'
nj ntto IN
all particulars. The arrangements. have been
COMPLETED, and a large number of tickets have
been already disposed of. The Alexandria
police force is one of the most efficient organl-
cations in the country, and the ball for their
benefit well deserves the support aud patron
age Of the community.
TIE Courts. The November term Of the
Circuit Court for this county, Judge Keith
presiding, was again exclusively occupied this
morning with the railroad injunction case,
the argument in which was concluded, and the
papers handed to the Judge. The term will
close on Monday, when the November term
of the Circuit Court for the city will commence.
Is. & O. TRAINs-On Monday, next and
until further notice, trains will leave Washing
ton as follows G:45 a. H.. S a. M, ST. a. ~,
1880 4. H., l2:45 p. H., p. w., 40 p. H.,
$40 p. NJ, 7:45 p. H., Q p. m. The a. m:
and l2::45, aud 9 p..m. for Philadelphia and
New York.
COLUMBIA FIRE CuMpANY..-The members
of the Columbia Fire Company have received
their uniform overcoats and handsomer OF
more serviceable garments than they are could
not possibly have been made tor the money they
cost. The company is now thoroughly organ
lied aud equipped.
ARREST IN FAIRFAX CoUNTY.-A colored
woman named Lucy Mason, was arrested yes
terliy by constable kerby, of Fairfax county,
charged with stealing $50, and some clothing
from Mr. James Fogarety She was ballcd
in the sum Of 100 by her mother till Monday,
when she will be examined.
Property SALE-The property on Wash
ineton street near the canal basin, belonging
10 Mrs. John West Minor, aud known Us the
"Catalpa Lot has been purchased by Major
John w. Green, who will fence it in, plant
trees around it, and improve 1t IN other ways.
STATE TAxEs.-We are requested by the
City Sergeant to state that upon the presenta-
ton of the State tax bills, now over due, next
week, if not settled, he will be compelled
to dlstrain at once.
LoUDoUN MARBLE QUAREY.-A meeting OF
the stockholders Of the Loudoun Marble Quarry
company was held at the Mansion House, yes
terday.