Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-25
LOCAL HREVITlES.

A light occurred near the outlet LOCK OF the
canal yesterday afternoon between two canal
buatmen, who, after using their fists upon each
other until they were tired; stripped to the
waist aud resolved to repair to au ad.iuing
shed and settle the difficulty with bowie knives
The bystauders, however, prevented this reso-
luton from being carried luto effect, and there
by spoiled sensational item.
Some butter belonging to man from Fair
fax county, named Ogden, was seized 10 the
Market square this morning aud coutl<cated by
the clerk of the market on account OF the light
weight of the pads 10 which II was sold. Cases
Of this sort occur frequently enough 1t would
seem to prevent repetition Of the offence, but
the desire to cheat is TOO great to be overcome
even by the risk of detection
A fight between two colored women near the
intersection of Royal and Princess streets yes
terday afternoon attracted quite crowd, who
made no effort to stop the mill. The COM
batants fought long aud furiousy and when too
weak TO strike attempted to gnuge out each
others eyes. Sheer exhaustion put AL end 70
the conflict.
Vessels are now scarce and are wanted at this
port. Since the resumption OF canal uavigatlon,
after the prolonged suspension OF last SUMMER,
large quantity Of coal has accumulated at the
quick dispatch and good ireightS may be ex-
pected by all vessels that will come to this city.
This is the last day registration books will
be open prior to the election and it Is to be
hoped that there are no profcssiug cOnserva-
tlves who have failed to take the slight Trouble
necessary to enable them to vote next Tuesday
week.
A sailor belonging to the crew of Il vessel
lying at the wharves of the American Coal Co.
drew his knife on the mate this morning aud
refusing to do duty came ashore. lie was
soon afterwards arrested by the police aud
turned over to his captain.
The large telescope, said to be the largest in
the the world, made at Cambridge Tor the U. >
Government, aud to be erected in the National
Observatory, arrived here this mornlng on the
steamer Lady Of the Lake, from Norfolk, and
was carried 90 to Washington.
The delegation of Crow Indians now i'll Wash
ingtoD paid visit to Mount Vernon to-day on
the Arrow. Some of them were dressed in
their native costume and attracted the attention
of all on the wharf when the steamer touched
here.
Cries of 'polce" rang out shri and clear
tons Grove last night but the character OF
went there, probably thinking it best to let them
fight it out.
A horse, and one net worse looking than
some of those pulling carts through The streets
was sold this moruiug by auction near the
market for S. so, the low price it is said, be-
ing attributable to the tghtness in the money
market.
Rev. Geo. H. Northam, who is announced to
preach at the Baptist Church tomorrow will be
with the church for week or more, preaching
every Dight. Mr.. Northam is spoken of as one
of the most active and efficient pastors 10 Va.
Many stroug musicians -harpers, violinists
and acordianists- from Washington, visited
this city to day, and music was in the air dur
ing almost the entire morning to the great de-
light OF crowds Of listening children.
The City School Board have under consider
alton pap, proposed by Mr. b. Wheat, for
building cut of the Peabody Fund four small
school houses Que 10 each OF the wards Of the
| city.
The horse attached to one of the carts be-
| longing to the Superintendent OF Police and
used on the streets ran away this murulog, but
was stopped dear the market before any dam
age had been done.
The arrival of the through train from New
York, 10 Washington this morning was delayed
go long that no connection was made with the
trains that left this city for Lyuchburg and
Harrisonburg.
A sleepy butcher was suddenly aroused from
a recumbent position in his stall in the market
this afternoon by the explosion of large
powder cracker Immediately beneath him.
The Berger family Of Swiss bell ringers with
the inmitable Sol Smith Russell will appear at
Sarcpta Hall in thus city on the evenings Of
Monday aud Tuesday next
The largest casting ever made in this city, a
vat Tor the soap factory OF Mr. Grlgg, was
turned out Of the mould at the foundry Of
Jameson 4 Collins this morning.
There was a shower of rain about two O clock
this morning. At four, however, it cleared OFT
and the weather to-day has again been that OF
Indian Summer.
There was a continuous flight to the south
ard last night of large focks Of wild pigeons,
wild ducks and wild geese.