Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-13
LOCAL NEWS.

TIE ALEXANDRIA GRAYS-PUBLIC MEET
lNG.-lu response to a call, meeting was held
at Sarepta Hall, last night, which was we'll, at
tended, especially by the young men of the CITY,
the object being TO aid in the organization and
equipment of the proposed new military CON-
pany-he Alexandria Grays. Mayor Latham
presided, and in the absence of j. NJ Johnson,
l;to. \. Mushback acted as Secretary.
Col.M ID. Ball having been called upon, made
avery happy and appropriate speech, setting
forth the many advantages of military organ,zl-
ton, the spirit OF chivalry engendered thereby,
and the credit reflected upon a community by
its :oldiery. His citations from ancient and
modern history were apt and his humorous aliu-
SionS to the different branches of the service
greatly enjoyed. The speaker was frequently
applaudcd, and his remarks highly appreciated
hy his hearers.
DR.. j. {. Hill was next invited to address
the meeting, which he did with much force.
urging the necessity for the revival of the mill
tary spirit, especially at this time when in the
opinion of the speaker, war with England was
inevitable, aud which, if it had broken out
sooner would he thought, have done more to
re-uulte the country than any event that could
have happened. The speaker was applauded
MIR. r.. Snowden, jr., being Invited, made
few remarks.
lapt. .. VI ClouarI WaS next calleu upon,
and though laboring under indisposition made
some encouraging remarks, which''were we'll re-
ceived.
Gen. NJ. D. Corse and COL G. f. Suttle who
were on the staud were called but declined to
speak.
Mr.. Geo. r. Shinn, in very ttlicitous al
fusion to the Father Of his country" invited
Geo Washington, esq, to address the meeting,
and committee was appointed to wait upon
that gentleman (Nr. w. was standing on the
outside of the entrance door, aud conduct him
to the stand, but previous engagement pre-
vented compliance with the request, where
upon,
Mr. Shiun moved the appointment, by the
Chair. of a general committee, of two from each
ward, to wait upon the citizens and solicit as
SSlstance in equippiug the company, which being
adopted, on motion, the meeting adjourned.
RUNAwAY.-It was stated in yesterdays Ca
zette that MIR. Holland aud his wife and child
had been hurt by runaway accident in Wash
ington. The Patriot of that city oi this MORN
ing, says - esterday AFTERNOONS, about 3:45
o'clock, as Mr. VIM. j. Holland, the we'll
known butcher Of Alexandria, accompanied by
his wife and three children, was driving down
Seventh street, in a two horse family carriage,
when near the corner of L street he came In
contact with CART frightening the horses, who,
becoming unmanageable, ran away, overturnlng
the carriage aud throwing out the occupants.
The Infatuated holseS were soon captured BY
Mr.. j. w. Ridgcly, and the injured ones were
removed to the office OF DR.. Hammett, where
it was soon ascertaiued that no limbs were
broken, they fortunately having escaped with
only few cuts aud bruises.
MARRIAGE The Washington Patriot of
this morning says: "Alr. Henry G. Winship
agent of the Consolidation Coal Company, was
married yesterday afternoon to Miss Alice Ber-
ry of Alexandria, Va As soon as the cere
mony had been concluded, a telegram was seut
to Col. Motiowen, chief CLERK OF the Consollda-
tiou Coal Company who impaired the lutorma-
ton to the hands on the wharf and caused the
office flag to be raised, and the workingmen of
the wharf gave three loud and hearty cheers
Mr. Winslip and bride left on bri la trip to
the White Mountains, Newport Niagara Falls,
and Canada.
MAYORS OFFICE Henry aud John o Con
nor father and sou, for disorderly conduct
we're discharged with rcprimaud.
John Monroe for dlsordcrly conduct, was
discharged with an admonitiUn.
NIGHT REPORT Might clear and warm
There were no disturbances in any quarter OF
the city and the streets were as quiet as Usual
4 serenading party we're out and dlScoursed
sweet music beneath the windows of several OF
the city 3 bellies. Two prisoners we're at the sta
ton house.
MECHANICS HOME ASSOCIATION. "A called
meeting of the Alexandria Mechanics Home
Association was held at the hall Of the Friend
ship Fire Company last night. the President,
DR.. j. 3. johnson 10 the chair, aud III the ab-
sence of NJ. B. Harlow, Secretary, Maj. Geo
Dufcy acted as Secretary pro tenn. The only
business transacted was the appointment OF
John T. Hill as special collector of the Asso-
citation, and the reception Of three applications
fer membership.
FIRE REGULATIONS. BY reference to the
notice of the Chief Engineer of the Fire De-
;,artment, it will be seen that from and after
Thursday next, ropes are to be used at all hres
that may occur in the city, and that no one
will be admitted within the limits prescribed
except those who have on lremen uniforms
or badges 1t is thought that this regulation
will have good effect, the same rule obtain
ing in other cities where it works admirably.
BoLp ATTEMPT AT HORSE Theft. "A
voung man named Hugh Strider, went into the
ward at the Jameson Cracker Bakery yester-
day. and jumping into the wagon belonging
there, was driving the horse attached to 1t, out
of the gate when he was seen by MIR. Hill, the
proprietor, who ran around the alley aud selzlng
the horse by the bride brought him to halt.
Strider Jumped out and ran towards the ad,
ioiuing lumber yard, curslng Mr.. ILL as nc ran.
STEAMBOAT ACCIDENTS. -The steamer FAIRY
orthc Piscataway line, was driven by the tide
against the wharf at Fort Washington 90 her
tin to this city yesterday, and so injured that
she had to lie up here for repairs.
The steamer Virginia, Of the Maryland ferry
was off the line to day undergoing necessary re.
pairs-her place being supplied by the loot