The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-06

| sort OF our people during the summer months
and as the spirit of Improvement is already
abroad and busy with the beautifying of wbat
are commonly called parks, it is Just and rieh,
that the city authorities should take some stems
at once to render the asove location as pleasant
and delightful as possible.
Dy such improvements, the city gets amply
| repaid IN the way Of increased taxes. II is
hoped that the Council will take the proper
steps in this matter at once. The season i
upon US most propitlous for the work necessary
| to make CANDLES Hill one of the most dal;gbt
ful spots in the city, and it should not be longer
| neglected. e v
The Hackmea'S Petition. AT a meeting
! of the Council, held several weeks since. tbe
hackmen of this city, who deemed themselves
| deprived OF equal privileges at the several
d,epots OF this city on the arrival of trains in
the way of getting passengers, petitioned tba
Council for redress and a remedy of the
grievance complained of. There was deemed
enough in the manifesto of the Jehus to cause
the appointment OF a committee charged with
an enquiry into the subject matter. Many
parties interested are very anxious to know
why the committee do not report. Those in-
teTested are not disposed to let the matter
sleep, if the committee are
Brisfs.--The Richmond and Wasbing-
ton railroad bill was signed Saturday BY the
Governor. ~ 'Ae
Conservative caucus expects to nom;no,a
successor to Senator John w. Johnston to.
night. W.
sale OF lots was made at the CITY Hall to-.
day by the collector, for non-payment of taxss
Ihe moon acquires her fourth quarter TO-DAY
or, in other words, gets full.
Inc Rev. u. q. Harding will deliver an ad.
dress on temperance, before Manchester Conn
Gil to morrow night A full attendance of
members isrequired.
Dog Fight.-Quite a number of the
sporting fraternity assembled Yesterday after
noon on vacant lot, in Sidney, to witness
what was said by them to be one of The most
grand and exquisite dog fights that has ever
taken place on the soil of Virginia. One of
the "purps" was fine blooded animal ownad
by sporting character in New York. Tba
other was an English bull, and is owned by
prominent junk-dealer of this city. old Vir-
gina, OF course came out first best The
police tailed to put in an appearance. Why.
we are unable to conjecture, unless it was th at
they did not desire to witness such "cruelty to
animals"
The Case Of James BosayeH The case
OF this man, on an appeal from the Corpora
tion court of the city of Alexandria. will he
heard before the judges Of the Supreme Court
OF Appeals early this week. 1t excites con-
siderable interest in Alexandria where Boswell
was tried and sentenced TO eleven years of i'm
prisonment, for throwing brick at and Kill
ing little colored girl while drunk. The
counsel IN the case are Attorney General Tay-
ior and David l.. Smoot of Alexandria, for the
Commonwealth, and Col Geo. VIM. Brent, @.
W. w attles, Francis l.. Smith, Jr. and s. G.
Neale, for Boswell.
Richmond Theatre To- N;oM-In tbo
advertised grand vocal and instrumental con-
cert to be given tonight at this establishment
by Miss Marie Baratta, of this CITY, assisted
by Professor Kessnch's full band, an entertain
ment OF great merit is offered our citizens.
we are curious to see whether our citizens are
wiling to patronize one of themselves lady
with rare gifts in song, and a most capable and
interesting Interpreters of the lyric drama.
We trust that crowded house will attest the
merits of this young lady.
Election Of OfScers.-At a regular meet
ing of the Excelsior Star Debating Club, held
at their hall few evenings ago, the following
ofhcers were elected for the ensuing term:
II. W. johnson, President; j. FL. Carter.
Vice President; j. r. E. Griffin, Secretary
Z. H. Fleming, Assistant Secretary +. ii.
AJles, Treasurer; w. H. l.. Combs, Critic
Z; r. Jones, Librarian; Lewis Dickson, Sr.,
Benefit 10 the Order Of KniqhR of
Pythias.-The Berger Family of Swiss Bell
Ringers and their excellent assistants have de
cIded 10 give grand benefit 10 the order OF
knights of Pythias of Richmond, on Tuesday.
March i4th. The correspondence on the sub
Ject and the programme as arranged for tbe
occasion will be published tomorrow or the
next day.
John Hecker, of New York city. has nre-
sented the Commonwealth with two photo.
graphic representations Of Washngton's bust,
taken from colossal figure of tbe great reyo
lntionary chieftain, modelled by Mr. Hecker.
This latter was constructed on chronological
principles and must be right, as an address
from Mr.. IL. on the back of the pictures assures
US.
The Acdde,ny Of Music.-Ths cosy little
place, just below the Exchange hotel. is now
conducted under very improved auspices, and
is nightly filled with the lovers of the variety
snow business, Dancing, asinging, acrobatio
burnt cork opera, afford enough variety TO
Keep its frequenters always in good humor.
Messrs Johnston G Selden, the wer-
known newsdeaers, have made their establish
ment, at No. 9lS Main street, very popular
VIII Win the reading public and deservedly So
They have received to day, among much other
acceptable matter, in advance tull supplies of
"Harper's Bazar," "Chimney Conner" et,.
leg Bfo&en.--Two young men got into
an altercation in the upper end of Main street
on Saturday night last, which ended in one of
them, named Patrick Belton, having his left
leg broken in two places lust below The knes
We learn that he is doing as well as could he
expected under the circumstances.
lmprocement.-The old "Law Building"
on Franklin street, near the Square, lately
purchased by Mr.. II. l.. Peloaze, ia being
thoroughly overhauled and repaired, and
IRON present indications will soon present
new and imposing appearance
Lecture Theatre Mr. Edward Cars
well, the humorous temperance orator; will
deliver his first lecture tomorrow night at the
theatre, under the auspices of the "Undiae
Temple of Honor" He will no doubt be
greeted with what he well deserves crowded
house. See advertisement.