Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-03

in the House of Delegates cvenlteecteu thereto.
THE YACHT RACE Yesterday The third
regatta for the challenge flag took place yes
terday morning between the yachts Gertrude,
Blue Wing and Fannie Bell, and Was neatly
Won by the Gertrude.
The boats took flying start, uuder light
breeze from the north. in the following order :
Fannie Bell, Capt Wesley Davis. $40 a. ~.
Gertrude, Capt David jenkins, 9:44i a. H.;
Blue Wing, Capt Geo. Laccck, 9:41 a. III.
The Bell widened the distance between her
and the Gertrude tor the first four miles, When
the Gertrude began to pick up lost ground, and
passed the Bell d short distance before turning
the buoy at Fort Foote. The three boats turned
the buoy one half miUutc apart. Coming home
the wind va; very light, and still from tie north
and none Of the boats made very great Roadway
The home buoy was turned in the following
order Gertrude. 2:l94 p. w.; Blue Wing, 2:23
D. NJ; Fannie Bell, 2:24 p. N. Tue Judges
we're Messrs Duvall, Holiday and Widstrand
ALI the boats were sailed by professional Is as
sailing masters and crews and were beautifully
handed. This is probably the closing regatta
of the season, aud the Gertrude holds the col
ors for the second time WASH Rep.
REVOLT IN THE CHAIN GANG.-Onc Of the
oldest members Of the chain gang a coorcd
man named Robert johnson, refused to 60 on
duty when called for at the jail this morning,
stating that be was sick. Capt. Warning be-
lieving him to be a maIingerer, ordered him to
fall into line at once, but, instead of obeyins
the order, be seized the ball attached to the
chain around his ankle and threw it at the
Captain, who, however, avoided blow by
lodging. He then advanced in threading at
titude upon jailor Cline, but stopped abruptly
when the latter informed him that he would
shout him instantly, and finally expended the
remainder OF his anger in futile attempt TO
strike colored member Of the gang. Having
become quiet, he was marched of 10 the station
house by policeman Ogden, and will Ilngcr, in
if not 10 loves chains, III chains that bud much
stronger than those of the blind God.
MOONLIGHT FUNERAL The remains Of MIR.
John Green, native of the North, but Tor
some Years past a resident of Manassas, where
he died the day before, were brought here yes,
terday and uttered at an early hour last night
in ST. Paul's Church cemetery. The evening
was perfectly calm, light dew had fallen, aud
the moons beams as they fell upon the tomb
stones and upon the few friends OF the deceased,
who stood around his bier, and cast their shaC-
ows into the open grave, and the serious aspect
of the rector, rs with uncovered head and
clothed 10 his sacerdotal robes, he repeated,
without the use of the prayer book, the solcmu
service of the dead, altogether constituted a
most melancholy and awe Inspiring picture, and
the remembrance Of which will long lluger with
those who witnessed the impressive ceremoGy.
Police REPORT. The following cases were
disposed of at the Mayors office since yestel-
days report: Julia Francis and Alexander
Cross, arrested on complaint Of Wesley Nor
gan, all colored, for dsorderly conduct at a ball
given by complainant at his house, corner OF
Union and Princess streets, were fined aud dis
charged by Justice Robert Bell, acting Mayor.
A man giving his name as W. II. Hunter,
supposed to be dese:ter from the Marine bar
racks at Washington, arrested while drunk,
was locked up for further examination,
Justice Brown, of Fairfax county, has issued
warrant for the arrest of Edward Dove,
charged with perjury.
U. S. DISTRICT COURT In the case Of John
T. Henderson & Co. vs. Fl. S. Waltles, assig-
nee of NJ Eidridge T. Co., +. l.. Smith and
Charles +. Stuart appeared at 10 clock this
morning before Judge Underwood and moved
the court as the appeal to Judge Bond had not
been prosecuted, TO enter peremptory order
to the assignee to pay over Immediately the
money found due to Henderson Il Co., and the
Judge granted the motion aud entered au or
der to that effect.
OYSTERS. The supply of oysters continues
to improve both in quality aud quantity, and
the dealers are generally able to fill all orders
that may be sent them. The numerous steam
ers now runuug on the Potomac bring up large
quantities and the arrivals Of cargoes 10y sailing
vessels are Increasing in frequency. The sloop
Sam. Gedney arrived this morning with cargo
which was disposed of at fifty cents bushol,
and another cargo was expected to arrive to-
day. ------------------
CANAL TRDE. Navigation on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Canal has been unobstruced
for some weeks, and coal faom Cumberlond is
. rr;v;np here in large quantities. The canal Is