Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-05
LOCAL. BlkEVlTIES.

A colored man, belonging to gang OF labor
crs on their way from DaDville to this city, via
the W. c.. V. NJ. & G. S. R. R., was accl=
dentally shot by one of his comrades yesterday
afternoon The ball from the pistol which
hatteued against his skull. was extracted by
DIR. Lewis upon his arrival here and he went
on his way this morning as though nothing
had happened.
The delay 10 the arrival of the passenger
train on the w. c., Y. NJ. Il o. 5. L. K. yes
terday afternoon was caused by the brea king
of the axle of special locomotive near Bealton,
by which the track was INSTRUCTED. The Man
assas traiu had to remain at the junction an
hour OF Two, waiting for the arrival OF the other
train.
A large number Of colorcd aborers, and
horses and Ca rts. lately employed on the Dan
Vile extension Of the W. g., V. NJ. j. q. 5: h.
R., passed through here to-day for Washing
ton, to be- employed in the construction OF the
Baltimore and Drum Point Railroad, not the
East Alexandria Railroad, as was reported.
The Good Salnaritans, coorcd organization
of Richmond, arrived here this morning on an
excursion train via the W. g., v Nj. Il q: 5.
r. r. and went on to Washington. The Uni
led Order Of Odd Fellows, colored organlza-
ton of this city, went on an excursion to lees
burg, this morning, via the w. 4 .. Il. H.
The funeral Of the late T. A. Stoutenburgh
formerly auditor of this city, took place this
morning from st. Mary's Church, and was
MI merously attended. Rev. Father U hanc
delivered beautiful address upon the charac-
ter Of the deceased.
Three out of the of the Frederick county
delegation are for R. NJ. I. Hunter for Coy,
ernor; the others for kemper. Three out OF
the of the Clarke county delegation are for
r. Nj r. Hunter. Rockingham and Warren
delegations are all for kemper.
An inquest was held this afternoon upon the
body of Michael Sullivan, the little boy an &C.
count of whose accidental death was published
in yesterday Gazette, the result of which had
not trausprcd at three clock.
James Butler, formerly wa;chman at the
Mount Vernon cotton factory III this city, dled
in Washington, yesterday afternoon, from the
effects of wound in his foot. caused by tread
ing upon rusty nail.
a disturbance and fight occurred at he col
ored festival at the Cvlorcd Odd Fellows hail.
on South Columbus street last night tut the
police intcrtcrcd 10 time to prevent anything
serious.
Mr.. w. A. Saaoot, one of the most energetic
and prosperous merchants OF this cay, Is nav.
ing constructed switch connecting the track Of
the w. c., V. NJ j. q. S. Il. h. with hi:
wharf at tic foot of Princess street
Reports from Fairfax county represent the
corn crop in that county as IN the uost Il )urlSh-
ing condition it has presented at this season Tor
many years past.
Messrs. Cogswil & Co. have opened a fruit
stand at No. north Fairfax St, where the
finest and freshest waiernclons eau aew be
procured.
The report that man had fallen from the
outward bound train on the W. g., Y. NJ. d
G.. S. K. r., near West Ed, last evening was
incorrect.
By reference TO the marine news lG to-day 5
Gazctte another evidence will be seen OF the
advantages possessed by this city as shipping
port over those of Georgetown.
The Messrs Jones brought upwards Of two
Yesterday which they had caught wilh hooks
and lines at Sandy Point.
The publication of the Chit Chat, the little
daily morning journal that tor some time past
has been issued in this city, has been sus-
pended.
The police last night PUT stop to the sore
mailing OF party VINO were milking hlSuh
hideous, in Tunnel Town
The Washington and Alexandria Turnpike
Company will at an carly day put the bed OF
their road in thorough repair
The old gates to the Jail yard having been
discovered to be in dccayed conditions new
gates are being erected in their place.
The German Benevolent Association will
make an excursion to Carliu's Springs on the
18th inst.
Two new stage coaches for Jorlan's Alum
Springs, Rockbridge county, from Boston have
arrived here via Norfolk.
The steamer Keyport having been thorough
" repaired, has resumed her place upon the
Quautlco route.
A valuable COW belonging to Mr.. Cassius
Anger, was run over and killed by railroad
train near Cameron Run early this morning.
The keystone Club of Georgetown and the
Independents OF this city played match game
of base ball 10 this city this evening.
The market this morning was very we'll sup
piled with meats, fruits and vegetables. Prices
as reported on Saturday.
Sturgeon are DOW being brought to market
again-selliug at 6 cts. per ID.
The nights are now cool-aud there Is an
agreeable change in the temperature.
Gov. Walker passed through this city, last
night, on his way to Richmond.
@-IOO F-The mem bers of Sarepta Lodge
No. 46, IO.OF., are hereby notified to attend u
regular meeting of the Lodge this evening at s