Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-21
TIE TORCH LIGHT PROCESSION TO NIGHT

| and procession Will be formed at dark, llcaueu
by the Alexandria Catholic Beneficial Society
in regalia, preceded by Gross band, and tianked
by bows bearing torches They will march
through all the principal streets, and return to
St Marys Church, in front of which Il stand,
handsomely decorated and lighted up with gas,
will be prepared for the officers of a mass meet
ing which will be held there. Resolutions OF
congratulation, etc., will then be adopted and
addresses will, probably, be delivered There
will be pretty general illumination of all the
houses occupied by Catholics from halt past
eight to ten, and the bells of st. Mary church
and St. Mary's Hall will be rung during that
time. A fine display Of fire works will also be
made from the top Of the Church, and the
street in front Of it.
The LATE STR1KE.-The worst effect Of the
late strike ut the wharves of the American Coal
Company in this city, is that about forty able
| bodied colored men, many OF whom have taml-
lies are now idly loungng about the streets, or
vainly endeavoring to procure work, and Will
ling to labor for wages considerably lower than
they were receiving when they ioolishly follow
ed the example set them in Washington. They
were induced to believe that they could lnjurc
their employers, but instead, they have become
the only sufferers All Of them have since APP
piled at the Office of the company and begged
to be taken back, but they are all told that
their labor is not wanted, and that they must
abide by their own folly. The company did
not lose cent, nor were their operations de-
layed an hour by the strike.
TO BE ORDAINED. Tho Southern Churc h.
man says that at meeting OF the standing
committee of the Virginia Theological Semi
nary held on Monday last, the following per-
sons were recommended -
Candidate for Deacon's Otder-Mr. Dallas
Tucker.
Candidates for Priest OrdeIs-Rev. A.
W. Weddell and Mr.. James e. Minnigerode.
For Deacons Ordcrs-Messrs. jeremiah
Ward, james u. Minnigerode. }. B. Newton,
Chas. G. Pearson, Thomas \. Tidball and
Charles B. Nee.
For PRIEST Orders-Rcy A. W. Weddell
| PUBLIC School EXAMlNATGoN.-The an
nual examination of the Washington School
will take place tomorrow commencing ut Up.
IN, Messrs. J. S. Blackburn and S. Ferguson
Beach, actiDgas examiners; that of Snowdcn
School, (malc coorcd, on Friday, tho exami
ncrs being Mcssrs VIM. F. Carnc and o. G.
WhittlcSey The members Of the City Coun-
ell, and the parents of the pupils, as well as all
citizens who fell an interest in the schools, arc
invited to DC present, and the City Superinten-
dent requests Us to say that both teachers and
children will feel much encouraged at their
| presence.
TIE New MARKET HOUSE. -Ihc plans for
the new market house building proposed by
Mr. Adolph Cluss, of Washington, and Mr..
John Lanbdm, of this city, by resolution OF
the Common Council were on exhibition at the
Gazette office to-day, and were examined by a
large number of persons. Each plan had its
admirers, but neither was satisfactory.to some
who looked at them.
4ru OF JULY.-There will be no general
public celebration Of the 4th of July in this
city, but we learn that numerous parties will
be formed for excursions in the country, or the
quiet enjoyment of the occasion in the city
Business qcW Ge suspended on tie unnecessary
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| OvEeBoAnD.-Whi party of colored la
borers on the Alexandria and Fredericksburg
Railroad, were landing at the wharf Of Poto
mae ferry company, this morning. one Of them
accidentally fell overheard, but was soon res
cued by the otherers.
CoNcERr.-T attractions Of the Concert
to be given here on Friday evening next, the
programme of which appears in another col
umn, will be increased by the appearance Of
Mr. H. L. Barry, the celebrated vocalist and
humorist
RIVER NEws.-Affairs around the wharyes
and on the river were very quiet this morning.
Freiehts have advanced and vessels are in de-
mand The British brig, Eleanor Chapman
will sail light for Baltimore, on Friday.
ALARM or FlRE.--Thc alarm Of fire this
morning was occasioncd by the burning Of the
wood work around Il stove pipe on the east enc
of Petty's Restaurant, foot of King street
But little damage was done.
BASE BALL--A game of Base Ball was
played yesterday, on the grounds near Colross
between the Resolute and Independent clubs
which resulted in favor of the former by s
) score Of 30 to 10.
l Hoe CHoLERA-A virulent type of hos
!, cholera has made its appearance in Fairfax
county, and many of the farmers there have
lost and are losing large numbers Of the
hogs.
ALEXANDRIA & FREDERlCKsBURG Il. r.
Eighteen new fiat cars for the Alexandria ]
Fredericksburg railroad arrived here this morn
ing from the car works at Harrisburg, Pa