Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-07
LOCAL NEWS.

LOCAL. NEWS.
RIVER Nhws.-The mild temperature o
Yesterday changed considerably during the
night, the thermometer falling rapidly after
ten 0 clock, and the open spaces IN the river
were frozen over again. The Aqua Greek
mail boat, Keyport, however, resumed hel
trips this morning, passing by here only a little
behind her usual time. and the lronsides came W
this evening. The New York steamer E.. G.
Knight, whose arrival was noticed in yester.
days Gazette. proceeded Gu her way to George,
town after landing her freight for this city.
The steamer Utility, whose arrival was also
noticed yesterday, had her machinery disar,
ranged and some Of the iron from her hull
scrapcd by the ice she encountered. The
steamer Lady of the Lake, from Norfolk, az.
rived up this evening.
HlDRAuT1oN STEAM FIRE ENGINE Coat
the regular meeting Of this company last even
ing. President Barton presided, and there was
an unusually full attendance. Two new mem
bers were elected, and four more proposed for
membership, and Il resolution was adopted re-
quiring all new members to equip within sixty
days after their election. McssrS. L. l.. Carne.
II. j. Nevctt, I. II. Fickliu, NJ. b. Harlow,
and ". q. Simpson We're appointed delegates
to the meeting Of fremcn to lie held at the
Columbia Engine House tonight. 20 make ar
rangelnentS for Il parade on the I'D, with IN
Stfuctinns to report to an adjourned meeting on
Friday night. Though some of those present
were not i'll favor Of uniting IN the proposed
parade, all agreed to participate ii the majority
so decided.
SrN FIRE C~oMrANY.-A meeting Of the
sun Fire Company was held last night, the
President. Hiram Webster, in the chair and
William Markell, secretary. The joint Com
mit,ee Of the Sun and Friendship Companies,
reported that they had agreed that when
ever Il fire occurred in the Sd or 18th wards,
the members ofthe Sun Company should carry
their reel to the fire and act under the direc-
ton Of the officers Of the Friendship Company
and when fires occurred in the first or second
wards. the members of the Friendship Com
ranv should act under the command OF the Sun
Company. The company determined tc wear
black felt hats ut the proposed parade Oh the 22d
inst. The meeting then adjourned TO rcaSscm.
bic next Tuesday night ut the salue time aud
place.
IMPROVED Mr>srS. Geo. Il. Hi! 4
Co.. introduced into this city, to-day, an I'M
proved style Of dray or truck for the transpor,
tulion Of goods, combining the advantages OF 4
spring wagon. such as is used for light ~treI9iltS
aud the Ordinary heavy cart or drav for more
suiid and heavy wares. IT. IS known as the
New York Truck abroad. and Is capable OF
hauling, with the utmost ease to the horse,
from eight 10 ten barrels of flour. and tat the
same time is available for Transporting the
lighted and most periSiiah!e goods with entire
safety. 1t is handsomely painted. and accom-
panied by Il futl set OF brass mounted harness.
making u turn out OF unusual beauty and ability.
The BANQUET of the Alexandria CONNER
cial Exchange, which we had the good fortune
OF attending last week. was a most successful
and satisfactory affair. TIE merchants ard
manufacturers of Alexandria met with their
customers, and invited GUESTS from other cities,
TO dedicate their new and beautiful hail.
Good speeches and toastS We're mingled proper
y with the abundant vianas provided hy the
generous entertainers. F~raternal good feeling
prevailed. and everybody was happy. We
hope that this pleasant occasion may prove to
lie the lawn OF Il new day for Alexandria. She
ought to DC one OF the great manufacturing cl-
ties Of the continent. - Rich. jNtHte .f0"r.
ALMOST FlRE.-Last cv, ming about half
past six O clock the curtains oi one oi the lower
Story windows in the residence of Mr.. A. Me-
Loan.on Alfred street, were discovered to be on
fire iy Que of the servants who called tor assist
ance but before the assistance arrived the en-
tire window was 10 a light blaze and the lire
might nave spread and proved very serious
had i; not been for the presence of mind of an
other one of the servants who pulled the burn
ing curtains down, dragged them into the pas
sagc and thus eytinguishcd them. Noatarm was
given outside the house. The m cor
nice and walls were considerably deiace0.
TIE PoroMAc FRUIT GROWERS AssoclA-
rloN met in Washington yesterday. The cleo
ton for officers resulted as follows president
Chalkley G%iliingham; first vice president,
John II. King second vice president, ). il.
Chamberlain secretary, p. FL. Folsom treasu-
made up of the above-n named officers and Mes.
SIS. B. Bryan, f. 7. Rowland, Wm. Saunders,
and .john Saul.
.ACclDENTS.-A valuable horse belonging to
Mr.. John G. Phillips suddenly fell dcadyestcr.
day while being let ont of his stable.
4. horse attached to the omnibus Of which
Andrew SCHUYLER is the driver fell at the inter
section Of King and Washington streets yestcr-
day evening. and the efforts made to ret HIM
on his feet again attracted a large crowd of
spectators.
WooD FOR THE PooR.-The distribution Of
wood to the poor of the city BY Che Mayor,
which has been continued until more than TWO
hundred loads have been given away, has been
stopped for the present in consequence Of the
short supply at the depot Of the Washington
and Ohio Railroad Company, which company
has the contract for furnishing it.
ILL.-The many friends Of Mr.. Daniel Ca
wood will regret to hear that that gentleman,
now in his eighty fourth year, is lying at the
no;ut of death, at his residence, No 2G6 Hing