Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-19
LOCAL RREVITIES.

A colorcd woman named Georgeanna Baltl-
more. living near the navy-yard, in Washing
ton, died yesterday morning under clrcumstan-
eos that led to suspicion of foul play. Her
husband, who had been at work IN this city
went up the night before, and endcavored TO
procure medical assistance, but failed and the
woman suddenly died. The coroner was notl,
fed to hold an inquest, but nothing was elected
to show any evidence Of anything wrong, The
husband applied to the saat try police for as
sistance to bury his wife.
The rumor is prevalent in West End that
the restrictions oil theSunday law now in opera
tons in this city arsfo be extended to that VII
age, but the only way such result could be
effected would be for the County Court OF FAIR
fax to revoke the licenses already granted to
liquor dealers living there and that could not
be done unless upon proof that such dealers
kept disorderly houses.
The second story of the house on the south
west corner Of King and Columbus streets was
supposed to have been secured by the Young
Mems Christian Association for a night school,
but when they went there last night to take
possession. they found that they had been mis-
taken.
One of the largest catfish ever taken in the
waters Of this region, was caught last night by
City Sergeant Stcuart, who was fishing with
some friends on Hunting Greek Bridge. 1t
was so large that it had to be trailed into shall
low water and landed on the causcwuy at the
end of the bridge.
VIM Dorsey, the colored man arrested here
on the charge Of stealing a horse from livery
stable keeper in Washington, was discharged
as it appeared that he had, while under the
influence Of liquor, ridden the horse off, but had
returned him when he got sober
\ grand Radical barbecue will be given at
Langley, Fairfax county, on Wednesday next,
the I'D inst, commencing at 10 a. ~, and
terminating at lUp H. Among the speakers
announced for the OCCASION Is Col. john 5.
Mosby
Complaints are made Of the great difference
that exists in the wood carrying capacity OF the
carts licensed by the corporation, and re-
measurement Of all the carts hauling wood is
recommended.
At a meeting of the Grant and Wilson club
at Falls Church, Fairfax county, on Thursday
night, speeches were made by Wcscl VII
rushhy of this city aud Mr. llawcs, OF New
York.
The session ul' the Corporation Court lhi,
morning, was very short, in consequence of the
non attendance of some Of the atlornics, whose
cases were set Tor to-day.
Persons living near the upper end of Royal
street complain greatly Of the disorderly con:
duct nearly always in progress II what Is called
Buzzard Ruost
At il regular meeting of Belle Haven Lndgc
of Good Temp liars, held last night, several ap-
plicatous for membership were received.
Two cargoes of oysters have arrived since
yesterday, both of which were speedily dispos-
cd Of
The arrivals Of boats by the canal to-day
were few, and it is rumored that lock gate is
out at llarpers Ferry.
\ blowing match will take place on the farm
of Mr.. r. F. Roberts, at Cameron Mills, next
Wednesday evening.
ChcstnutS sell at $3.50 a bushcl, and large
quantities Of them are sent FROM here daily by
express to the northern cities.