Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-01
LOCAL BREVITIES.

lug uedT Tue ralEla8 stTect uepOt WAS scG upou
between and 10 clock last night, by eight
colored men, knocked down aud robbed, though
only of his hat. They attempted to take his
watch and money also, but he resisted so vigor-
ously, and made such a noise that they ran off.
Two of those who assaulted him, Hill Smith
and John Laws, have been arrested, the former
last night, while hanging to the rudder Of
boat in the canal, into which be had jumped to
prevent the officers from catching him.
a colored woman named Phis Garrett,
while crossing the track Of the A. 4 ". Il. r.,
yesterday morning, near the canal BASIN for
whistle of an approaching locomotive and re-
NAMED on the cross ties until she was struck
by the cow catcher. When picked up it was
found that one Of her legs was broken aud
crushed in dreadful manner. DR.. French,
who was called on by the railroad company,
rendered the required surgical assistance.
The city tax collectors now have their bills
all ready aud are sitting in their Office daily to
after the 22d inst 10 per cent will be added to
all bills remaining in their hands, and as there
are many who invariably wait until the last day
Oh which to pay theirs, it would be we'll for
those who consult their comfort and convent
ence to call and pay at once.
In anticipation of greatly increased coal
trade the agent of the Hampshire and Baltl-
more Coal Company 10 this city received in
structions this morning to have an additional
wharf belonging to the company cleared of the
lumber now piled upon it in order to afford in
creased facilities for receiving aud shipping the
black diamonds.
During the month of August marriage IL
ccnses were issued from and 81 deeds recorded
in the Office of the clerk OF the Corporation
Court. There were during the same period 6
marriage licenses issued from and 6 deeds re-
corded In the Office Of the clerk Of the County
Court.
Horato Ball, jr., Assessor for Arlington
township, returned his report to the County
Court this morning. The value of real estate
in the township is $42S, $40. 50, and that of the
personal property S54,9lG. There were 10
births and 26 deaths in the township during
the past year.
The reported break iu the canal this morn
ing created the greatest excitement among the
numerous sea captains who have been waiting
here SO long, and several Of them declared their
intention Of proceeding at once to Baltimore
for cargoes
We hope that the dealers in coal will procure
a sufficient supply Of coal to supply the wants
Of the community during the coming winter ;
so as not to be out of this indispensable mate
rial when the river freezes over, if it should
freeze over.
The opening Of the northern mail has been
late for the past few days in consequence Of the
delay in the arrival of the train at Washington.
The train on the W. c., V. NJ. 4 G. S. Il. r.
has left behind time for the same reason.
It is understood that Maj Jno. W. Daniel,
of Lynchburg, one Of the most accomplished
orators of the State, has signifed his accept
ance of an invitation to address the people Of
this city on the 25th instant.
\ fire was discovered on Saturday evening
last 10 the house of colored man named Viii
liams, near the canal basin, but the neighbors
extiuguished it before the alarm reached the
city proper.
The city should get "black maria Pau
perdom is bad enough without having its sub
jccts trotted through the streets in an open wa
gon exposed to gibes and jeers Of the boys as
was the case this afternoon.
A colored boy, while turning u hand somer-
sault last week, broke both boues of his light
arm above the wrist. DR.. Gibson rendered the
necessary surgical assistance and his patient is
doing well.
Rev. Mr.. Bonnheim, having Saturday Off
ciated and preached to the satisfaction of the
synagogue here, was unanimous y elected by
the congregation thereof their rabbi for the en-
suing year.
order for some days, and cannot be used. As
this pump supplies with water large number
of persons in the quarter of the city where it is
sIt tod rupph Inconvenience &c sod
Yesterday morning there was a heavy fog on
the river. The weather was very warm yester
day and last night. Dews are now heavy at
nights Now is the time to be careful about
ague and fever.
Seldom have so many persons been on the
streets as on yesterday afternoon. King street,
especially, was thronged. More than the usual
number of persons visited the graveyards and
other places rcsorted TO on Sunday evenings.
Business on the wharves presents much
more animated appearance than for some time
past, especially 10 and about the coal agencies
4 large feet Of coasters is at the wharvcs or
lying in the stream.
S. H. Janney, esq, President of the Board
of Aldermen, had, We regret to say, severe
chill on Saturday night and is still confined to
his house, though much better to-day.
The disturbance reported as having occurred
among some sea captains in Capt. Pctty's res
tauraot some time last week. took place at
FishtoWn.
The colored boy whose skull was supposed to
have been crushed by kick from Mr.. Wind
sor's horse, some time ago, has entirely recov-
cred
Some excellent oysters arrived up by the
steamer Columbia last night, and are for sale
to-day in all their deIiciousness at Cogswllls OPP
posite the Gazette Office.
The 18th Ward Radical club will meet at the
colored Odd Fellows hall tomorrow night to
elect officers and make arrangements for the
coming campaign.
Among the visitors at the Clifton House,
Niagara Falls on Thursday last were, W. A.
Taylor, VIM j. Hall and w. Davidson, Of this
city.
The sound of the fire bells ringing in Wash
ington was distinctly heard in this city between
twelve and one o'clock last night.