Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-04
LOCAL Is7Si.SETEtS.


The new wharf at M4rbury's Point on the
opposite side OF the river Is nearly completed.
That Gu this side TO be erected ut the loot 0l
Wilkes street, will be commenced within few
DAYS. Ii will extend as far as the port warden
line The one On the opposite side Is the ter
minus Of the East Alexandria Railroad, that on
this side Of the terminus OF the W. T., Y. VI.
& G.. s. r r., aud the connection between
them will be made by scow5 towcd by tug
boats.
The coroncr's inquest held by Justice Wright
yesterday afternoon at the toll gate at Four
Mile Run, upon the body of John Bennett,
found dead upon the railroad track, near the
junction of the w. e o. ard 4. & W. railroads
the night before, rendered verdict OF accidental
death by injuries received from locomotive.
DIR. Powell, ofthis city, who made the post
murtcm examination, found the face and the
left arm and shoulder crushed Death must
have been instantaneous.
The weather last night and to-day has been
as warm as that of early autumn. The wind
has been damp aud from the east, and early
this morning blew gale, Warm as it is Il
burcher who slaughtered sixty odd hogs yes
tcrday, and has nat sold them, thinks it warm
err, at least one would suppose SO to hear him
talk.
The music made by some Of the scraaadin q
parties that wander about tue streets at night,
is of so discOrdaut character that those with
in the SQUAD of whose ears it is made, have
com planned about the annoyance 1t causes
them and the police have been directed to stop
the squalling.
The proposed change in the time table on
thc w G. Y. NJ. 4 e. ). Il. r., and by
which, night trains will be run aud the North.
ern connections made overthe a. u w. IL. L..
will go into effect on Sunday night next. Close
connection will he. made At GordDnsvillc to ac-
corumodate passengers for Richmond.
As was the case yesterday there was nothing
before the Mayors Court this money, aud the
only thing reported at police headquarters was
robbery at the Episcopal High School, near
this city last night, by which large quantity
of clothiog was lost Ten dodgers were accou-
moaated at the station house last night
y chicken fight near the canal basin, this
morning was the occasion for the assembling OF
quite large crowd principally Of canal boat
mcn, By some of whom the chickens were Owu.
ed Considerable money w;lS ,gon aud lost up
on the result.
Captain Eph. Cheshire was accidentally shot
and badly, though not seriously, wounded IN
the legs yesterday while ducklng down the
river Max McUracken, who was with him,
discharged the gun By stricking his toot against
the hammer.
Some Of the residents Of the Fails Church
neighborhood yesterday removed child from
the custody of its inhuman father, and last
night went after the savage to punish him, but
he got warning Of their approach and made his
escape. II .-.l. r
i The December term of the Corporation
Court, Judge 4. NJ. Lowe to preside, will COM
ncnce on Monday next. The term will be &C.
cupicd solely with the consideration Of chanccry
causes .8 1t5-.
The annoyance caused By the boys who play
handy on the streets has become 80 great that
the police have been Instructed to arrest all
seen engaged in that sport hereafter.
Owing to the warm weather prevailing TO-
day, pork, Of which quits large supply was IN
the market, was selling on Uulon street at SIX
cents. -.a
Capt Basil Warning has been rcinstated in
hi position as commander uf the chan gang,
and had that force ut work on the streets this
morning.
A meeting Of the Society Of Old Students Of
ST. John Academy, will be held at the Aca-
demy building, north Columbus street, TO.
night.
A meeting of, those .colorcl people who arc in
favor Of the retention in Office OF the present
u. S. Government officials 10 this city, will be
held at Sarepta Hall tonight. ,.
The Virginia Mins'rels, troupe composed
Of Alcxaudrans, will give Il concert at CuIpcp-
er Court House and the 9Th inst.
Mr.. Benjamin Baegctt slaughtered hog
yesterday, on one Of the fest Of which, there
were six toes.
The West End Club will give ball to-nigh t
at the house of Mr. Slice Barber, On Shutter 5
HILL t.
Attention is directed to the notice Of the
City Tax Collectors, elsewhere 10 today 5
paper.
Harlow 4 Brother have been awarded the
contract for furnishing groceries to the Poor 5
House. PR! Z
Oysters are more abunl aus and cheaper now
than at any previous time during the season.
S. J. Reed has received large and we'll as