Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-03-20

RIVER NEwS.- consequence Of the late
prevailing high westerly winds the water iu
the river is at a very low sisgc-the fats near
the city being almost bare Several vessels
bound out are lying iu the stream here waiting
for the wind to change or moderate. The
dredging machine lately employed at the
wharvcs Of the American Coal Company com.
menced cleaning our King street lock this
morning, but had to suspend work temporarily
on account of the breaking of some OF its ina
chuery The steamer Virginia was again of
the Maryland ferry line to-day; she left here
early this morning on a trip to Washington,
and did not return until one o clock this after.
noon. The Aqua Greek mail boat due here at
half past eleven 0 clock this morning was dc.
layed until one this evening by the violence Of
the gale. No oysters were at the dock to-day.
and dealers are compelled to procure their SIP
plies from Annapolis.
The FISHERY. The cold weather aud the
high winds still prevailing operate seriously
against the fishermen, not more than three
hundred punches of all sorts OF fish having ar
rived here succ Yesterday. They sold, the rock
and perch for I cents. and the yellow perch
and mulletsat 81 cts bunch The few herring
that were among them sold at the rate of 81,
a thousand Nearly all of these fish came from
Occoquan Bay but few were caught in weirs
lower down the river Another party of OILERS
went down this morning. and should the wealth,
err become favorable the supply of fish will 500 n
be abundant.
Successful CLAIM-The many friends Of
the Rev j. T. Johnston will be glad to kro w
that the T. S. Senate yesterday passed bill.
which had already passed the House Of Repr,.
sentatives empowering and directing the Ser
rotary Of the Treasury to pay him without in,
terest the proceeds Of the sale Of his house
and lot in this city for taxes due the Unit
States less all taxes, costs and legal charges;
said sale having been made by the Tax Cou,-
miSsoners of the United States. Under the
laws for the collection OF direct taxes.
POLICE REPORT. Again. as frequently hap.
pens, there were no cases at the Mayor 5 OF al
either of the Magistrates offices this morn a.
NIGHT REPORT. Night clear aud COOL
There were no disturbances. IA arrests. nor any
prisoners at the station house. The door OF the
cigar factory of Steiner & iohe was found omen
by the policeman on that beat. but nothing had
been stolen.
PrMp OUT OF ORDER The residents Of the
neighborhood of the intersection Of lst and
Fairfax streets complain greatly of the cond!-
ton of the street pump which should supply
out of order nearly all the winter, and that in
consequence they have been obliged to get the
water they use from the Canal.
DEAR SHOES One OF Il party Of colorcd
men bound for the fishing shores, in coming
down King street this afternoon. picked up
pair of shoes from the stand in front OF the
store of Mr. H. Strauss. The theft wa, oh
served. and after some difficulty the thief was
arrested but discharged after thirty nine aSEl">
had been we'll laid on his back.
The ALEXANDRIA CANAL-'rhe watcriu the
aqueduct of the Alexandria Canal was turncl
off yesterday, after the upward bound boats
had passed in order hat that structure might
be caulked II will be Ter on again on Saturday
next, and soon thereafter boats may be expect
ed here from Cumberland.
GENERAL MARYE-It will be seen that
Morton Marye of this city has been confirmed,
by the Senate. as Brigadier General of the
Fifth brigade Of Ei4Gnia Militia-a deserved
compliment to the gallant General
EoUiNox.-The high wind that usually nc
companies the verpal equinox blew to day with
its accustomed violence, and the streets were
rendered disagreeabIe by the clouds of dust
that filled them.
ROBBERY. The stable of Mr. r. H. Wind
sor. on Queen street. between Washington and
Columbus, was broken open last night and rob
bed of buffalo robe and set of new buggy
harness.