Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-19
LOCAL NEWS.

caused by what, but Tor the eXertions of some
Of the young men of that neighborhood, might
have been serious affair." A lamp at the
house of Mr.. G. Augur became disarranged,
and the oil It contained taking fire ignited the
clothing OF Miss Sophie Augur, who was pre-.
though, fortunately, not dangerously Miss
One Augur was also burned, but slightly,
on the hands, in assisting her sister. The
screams OF the ladies were heard by the young
men who had been engaged in dressing St.
Jonn Chapel, and they hurrying to the scene
found the carpets and some dresses and door
in hight blaze and the flames rapidly extend
ing. They soon, however, extinguished the
fire, and that before much damage, save the
injuries to the young ladies, had been done
But for their extraordinary efforts Mr. Augur' S
property would have been entirely destroyed
the feathery flakes that now and then make
their fight FROM December skies; the ruddy
cheeks and beanv eyes On the street, tie early
and late hustle in ihe stores. all suggest the
near and welcome approach Of the holiday sea-
son, with its cheernc:s and social warmth, it's
era OF good feeling. lis re unions and cementing
OF friendships, and the genial and delightful in
tuences that act like fragrance of its very at
mosphere. To crafty the exceptional holiday
sentiments, our stores are spread out with pro-
fusion that raises visions OF palaces and prin-
cc>ses before the kindly imagination. Soon
the real spirit Of the holidays will break forth
with rrepreSSible force. and then it is high car
nlval until the season is finally spent.
VILLAGE CHAPEL.-The revival now in pro,
grcss at this chapel. conducted by Messrs. Cliff
ford, Brawner, Driscoll, Glover and Others is
attended with marked success The attendance
is large, not ouly of residents of the neghbor-
hood. but persons from all parts of the city are
there nightly. Last night there were some ten
ortwelve mOurners, and many OF the audience,
from the attentive manner in which they listen
ed to the remarks OF the speakers, gave evidence
that they too were undergoing change of
heart The services will be continued every
night during the week
THE SHORT DAYs.-On Friday next the
Sun will have reached his southern dcclina-
ZION, and according to observations through
lie astronomers telescope will appear TO have
trayersed the Tropic .. Capricorn. For seve-
raj days previous to the soStice there is per-
c"ptible variation Of the suns decllnatlon,
this circumstance that the tenn solstice derives
ara the shortest Of the year.
Mayor OFFICE Edward Lacey, a volorcd
buy, committed to Jail last week for stealing IS
rom Mr.. f. S. Fleming. was re examined and
discharged after being eobhed.
James Furnace for disorderly conduct, WAS
discharged with reprimaud.
NIGHT REpoRr.-Night clear till about three
. clock ahen il became cloudy There were
!n disturbances, nor any arrests after ten clock.
Four dodgers and one prisoner were at the sta
ton house.
G. & 0. CANAI.-A telegram was received
yesterday from j. G. Clarke, president of the
Chesapeake ana Ohio Canal Company, in
which he states that he has given orders to the
surerlutendents between Georgetown and Mer-
c,.r>vile Md. to keep the water op their d.
,l>,0n, of the canal until Saturday the 26d IN.
erart, 50 as to allow the grain boats that arrived
Yesterday to return to their winter quarters.
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
The regular monthly meeting of this society
will be held in their room, on King street, at
halfpaSt seven clock, tonight. This meeting
viii not interfere with the exercises OF the
Alexandria Musical Association, as the Young
lien Christian Association will occupy but
half.hour OF tho time,
Miss ELLIs's PERFoRMANcE,- The perform
ance of Miss L. v Ellis, at Liberty Hall, last
night. was of decidedly darker and vaner
character than any of the peculiar tricks ever
achieved by the famous Heather Chinee ~ -,
4 large audience was present Miss Ellis Will
give exhibitions again tonight and to morrow
night
SNow.-It commenced to snow at a quarter
| before nine clock this morning and continued
| anintcrruptedly until half past twelve, when It
Nstopped, the ground at that time beng covered
tq the depth Of three inches. Que or two
-eighs appeared en- King street. 1t commenced
! showing again about three 0 clock this evening,
hpt soon turned into dri.ze.
| FOR THE PENITENTIART.-Sherltf l. Z.
80 Neale, Of the county left here this morning
xr Richmond, having in his charge Ohio Der.
| rs, colorcd, convicted Of horse stealing, and
sentenced to term of Imprisonment In the
penitentiary
| COLUMBIA STEAM ENGINE-The Columbia
steam fire engine was taken by its splendid and
sell kept pair of blacks to the water plug at the
intersection of Prince and Alfred streets yes
'e:day evening, and tested. The apparatus
WAS found to be in perfect order and to work
beautifully.
! SUT-In the Maryland Court of Appeals,
on the 18th inst, the case of the o., \. & NJ.
Railroad company vs. Placide l. Clark, use Nc
| Colgsn, trustee. was argued by +. ii. Hack
and Charles Marshall for the appellant. and ).
p Poe and VIM. Schley for the appellees.