Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-25
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Nc thanksgiving proclamation will DC issued
in this State.
Z A large number of vessels arrived up yester-
day and last night, nearly all Of them, how
ever, going on to Washington or Georgetown.
: The memb rs of Belle Haven and Welcome
Lodges, |. o. e.. r., will visit Mlu nchaha
Lodge, Of Washington, next Tuesday evening.
1t is understood that the present term Of the
Circuit Court for the Corporation will close on
Wednesday next.
The clothes line in the yard Of Mrs. Blerd,
lower end of Water street, was robbed before
day last Saturday.
About fifty fine rock fish were caught yes
terday 10 the pools that had been left in the
canal locks where the water was drawn Off,
There is an abundant supply of oysters at the
dock now-tweye boat loads. The Washing
ton market is also overstocked.
Thirty car loads of cattle arrived here to-day
via the O., A. 4 M. Il. r., and went on
Through to the North via the &. y +. K. Ii.
r The weather for the past two or three days
has been that of Indian Summcr-lnlld and
hazy
x COMPLAINTS are made of the condition of the
pump at~the intersection Of Henry and Prln-
cess streets ;also Of the crossings at the inter-
section of Columbus and Oronoko streets.
The approach Of cold weather always increas.
'es the number Of inmates at the Aims House.
Thirty nine are there now, and six III the
Work House.
=: A colored man named William Williams,
accused Of stealing wagon cover and brake in
the county, has been baed for his appearance
at the next term Of the County Court.
| Some of the very largest and finest oysters
we have seen this season are at the oyster eS-
adjustment Of Messrs Thompson & Smith,
opposite the Gazette office.
Notice has been given in all, or nearly all
the churches, that divine service will be held
in the different churches on Thursday next,
Thanksgiving Day.
Captain f. A. Ryther, Of the O., A. 4 NJ.
r. R. ticket office in Washington, is very Ill at
his home in that city, and without the prospect
of Immediate recovery.
Vessels to carry coal and lumber from Hav c
de Grace to Washington and Georgetown ae
in much demand, and freights have advanced
on lumber from 81 IS to 50 % per 1000, and
on coal from 81 25 to 81 % per ton
TT r, Wells, ir., son of Gen. Fl. H. Wells,
| is in Washington, and /! is rumored that he Is
an aspiraut to the position OF United States
District Attorney for Virginia, which his father
| has resigned.
F. The Washington Republican, of this morn
! mo saws the engagement Of Miss Ethe Nlchol-
| son to Mr.. Daingerfeld, a prominent Virgin
ism. is announced Thus Washington will lose
another one of its handsomest bellies
Several parties who went from here to West
End Yesterday after their Sunday supply OF
| lnuor. were considerably disappointed when
thew found that the tavern keeper there had
determined to observe the provisions of the
city Sunday law.
The late suits against the Alexandria and
fredericksburg Railway Company for debts
| contracted by the company when lrSt organ
4 ized. and in which judgments have been OBJ
! tanned at this term Of the City Circuit Court,
amount in the aggregate to about twenty thous-
and dollars
The man Price, lately 10 Jail charged with
swindling Rev. Father kroes, paid voluntary
visit to his old quarters yesterday, during the
religious services there, but when recognized
Inv some of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
c1ation, refused to return the situations, re-
marking that he meant to curta his acqualnt-
ancc among members Of that association.
i! Last evening as the $50 boat from Alcxan-
/ dria was nearing her wharf, at the foot OF
Sixth street, gentleman in company with 4
! ladv, while attempting to disembark fell over
hoard. A force of men, with graphing irons,
after several unsuccessful attempts, succeeded
in rcscuing the gentleman and placing him on
shore. In the meantime the lady taintcd.-
Medical assistance was furnished. and the lady
and gentleman with the greatest difficulties
! ,rrre restored to consciousness aud sent to their
| homes. Httsh. Republican,.
TIE dreadful yellow disease is raging in this
country, Death starcs you in the face. Why
do YOU delay? Go to the Drug Store and get
i package of Simmons Liver Regulator, for one
dollar, and remove the cause of this fatal di-
sease Keep you Liver in proper, order and
there is no danger your being afflicted.
i DIEU.
At her residence, near Auburn, Fauquier co,
Va, on the 9Th Of November, 1877, Mrs. L.