Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-23
LOCAL NEWS.

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ALMOST FIRE-Mr John Poss yesterday
observed smoke issuing from the window of a
framed house on Henry street, near the corner
ofCameron, belonging to Mr. James Hemers-
ley, but occupied BY a colored: woman named
Carter. AS no one Was in the house he broke
open the door, and on going upstairs found a
bed on fire. He extinguished the flames and
thus prevented what in all probability would
otherwise have proved disastrous conha-
grafton.
INFRAcroN OF INTERNAL REVENUE LAWS
j: r. Kineheloe and j. H. Claggett, grocery
keepers on the line of the A. & F. R. r., were
examined before u S. Commissioner White
sey yesterday, on the charge Of selling liquor
without the proper license, and bailed tor their
appearance at the next term Of the U. S. Circuit
Court. r IL.
Thomas Davis, living near Colchester, was
examined on the same charge, but was released
THE FISHING SEASON -The winter fisheries
on the Potomac have so far proved almost en-
tire failures, and some of those engaged in
them have removed their outfits to the Kappa
haanock,and have commenced operations there,
with, however, but little better success. The
prospects for the spring fisheries, too, are by no
means cheering, though experienced fishermen
say that if any fish have entered the river the
prevailing weather is favorable to their ascent
BROTHERHOOD OF THE UNIoN.-The Broth
erhood Of the Union celebrated Washngton's
birth day last night by happy reunion at their
hall, corner Of King and St. Asaph streets.
Henry Eaton presided, and appropriate ad-
dresses were delivered by Mayor Latham and
K. I. Lucas. 1t was public celebration, and
among those present We're many ladies, friends
of the order. During the evening several beauti-
full odes were sung
SUPPOSED ATTEMPTED RoBBERY.-About
ten clock last night some Of the members OF
the family of Mr. e. W. Clifford, Superinten-
dent of Police, who resides on Water street,
between King and Prince, became aware that
strange men, supposed to he thieves, were in
their yard, but the providers finding out that
they had been discovered, climbed overthe back
fence and made their escape.
ALEXANDRIA 4 FREDERICKSBURG K. r.
As the spring begins to open operations on the
Alexandria and Fredericksburg Railroad are in
creasiug in magnitude Large gangs of la
borers are now at work at different points along
the line of the road, and in a few weeks the en-
tire route between here and Fredericksburg will
be in progress of construction.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-An unhappy young
woman attempted to put an end to her existence
by jumping into the river from one of the
Washington ferry boats, late yesterday evening,
but her movements having been observed she was
prevented from carrying her plan into execu-
ton.
RELEASED Thomas Javins, the man ar
rested in Washington, on Tuesday, on the
charge of stealing watch from the Waterman
ut the new foundry in this city, was released by
Washington Magistrate, as there was nobody
at the trial to prosecute him.
ATTEMPTED RoBBERY.-Au attempt was
made by thieves last night to enter and rob the
house of Mr. Lewis TIGER on Queen street, be-
tween Pitt and St. Asaph, but the inmates
were awakened by the noise made by the would
be robbers, and drove them off,
PIcKPocKETs Trick. Tuesday last Mr..
Hiram Webster of this city while witnessing
the festivities of the Carnival in Washington,
had large, new and costly, though empty
pocket-bool, slipped into his coat pocket.
RENTING OF THE FISH WHARF-As will be
seen by reference to an advertisement In to-
days Gazette, the corporation fish wharf will be
rented by public auction in front ofthe Mayor
Office on Saturday March 4th.
CURRIoMAN LINE:-The steamer Wawaset
will commence her trips to Currioman to-nor-
row, Friday morning. She will stop at all the
landings on the Potomac.
NEW HOSE REE1.-The hose reel purchased
in Philadelphia with the new steam fire engine
is expected to reach here by steamer on Monday
next
MAYOR sOFF1cE David Taylor, col for steal
ing rope from the lower ship yard, was commit
ted to jail to answer the charge at the April
term of the Corporation Court.
George Pickerill, for disorderly conduct, was
committed to the work house for 90 days.
Thomas Lee and Anthony Smith, colored
boys, for vagrancy, were committed to the
work house for 80 days
John Lee, colored, committed to Jail yester-
day on the charge Of stealing bacon from Mr.;
William Cleaveland, was released, las he proved