Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20
LOCAL HKEVITIES.


COW catcher aud knocked down the embank-
ment. When the cars were backed to where
he was lying, and the train hands approached
HIN, they found the back of his head badly
cut, but when they attempted to lift him up,
he told them to let him alone as he could at,
tend TO himsef we'll enough
A little boy named Hubert Graves, about
three years old, son of Mr. Graves who keeps
FRANKLIN streets. came within an acc Of being
drowned yesterday afternoon. He was riding
in wagon, the driver of which, colorcd mao
named George Day, had driven his horses into
the river, near Battery Rodgers. for the pur-
pose OF watering them, but while In the water
to the depth Of three or four feet the child ac
cidenalIy tell out and would certainly have
been drowned had not the driver jumped out
aud rescued him.
The dwelling of the worthy Superintendent of
police has been visited again by burglars, but they
seemed to have had their trouble for their pains.
These night providers seem to have contracted
habit of entering Mr. Clifford's house during
his absence. Night before last, they are re-
ported TO have been seen going up stairs with
light then the robbers vanished and all
was darkness again, but nothing was missed.
Next timc they will be met with warm rccep-
ton.
A short time ago horscchcstnut tree in
front Of the NJ. h. Church parsonage, on Wash
ington street, was observed to be lighted. Its
leaves turned brown and yellow, fell off and
were whistIed down by the wind. Now, how
ever, unlike most other bIighted things, it has
exhibited new life, put out young and fresh
leaves, decorating itself with beautiful coat Of
f,li,tro ,pi,i.b ri.hl,, ,,,p,rlnfl ,pItl
new blooms.
A small colored boy playing about the ice
house of Mr.. Reed, at the oyster dock, this
morning, had his coat tail accidentally caught
by the wheel in the block and tackle employed
there in hoisting the blocks of ice, and was
raised to considerable distance from the
ground before he could be lowered from his
uncomfortable and dangerous position by the
stopping OF the go ahead horse.
% Monday last Coroner Beach held an in
quest upon the body Of white infant found
dead on this side of lloff run, but the body
had been exposed 50 long that the cause OF It's
death could not be determined, though it was
discovered that the back OF its head had been
crushed in, and the verdict OF the jury was
death from unknown causes OF an infant whose
viability was also unknown.
Some excitement and quite crowd was col
lectcd on Union street, between King and
Prince, about noon to-day, by disturbance
which occurred there between boss stcvedore
and culorcd man and his wife. The boss, by
threa teniDg to knock off the heads Of both his
opponents, and preparing himself for that pur-
pose, put an end to the affair.
The Clerk of the Market on Saturday morn
ing last commenced the daily collection Of ten
cents from every Que of the country people who
bring produce there for sale, but who have rent
ed no benches. Those of whom the tx is col
lecrcd don complain of it, but say they would
like to have some sort Of shelter.
An order for one hundred live pigeons to be
shot at 10 the shooting match to come of at
Rawley, was received here this morning, and as
about that number had been secured for the
match that was to have taken place at Carlln
Springs to day, but was postponed on account
OF the weather. the order could he filled.
Mr.. Hyatt Sansbury, resident OF Prince
George county, Nd, who lived but a short
distance from the ferry house opposite this city,
died there yesterday. Mr.. Whcatlcy, the un-
dertakcr Of this city, forwarded the necessary
funeral material there this morning.
At meeting of the Columbia Steam Fire
Company, held last night, the report OF the
Executive Committee was sustained, but the
employment of additional counsel 10 the prose-
cution Of the late driver Of the company was
deemed incxpedicnt.
Mr.. John Gray whose house at the inter-
damaged by the late floods has commenced the
work of repair, the bills for which, when COM
plctcd, he will present to the City Council for
payment
The damage done in the city by the storm Of
Sunday evening was greater than was at brst
supposed the Superintendent Of Police eStl-
mating the cost Of repairing the bridging alone
at about 81 900.
Intelligence was received here this morning
to the effect that Mrs. Dclaplanc, the accom-
pIished and respected wife of ID. S. Dcapanc,
esq, of this city, way lying at the point OF
death at Rawley Springs.
Justice Brown, of Fairfax county, had in
market this morning some of the fine old style
peaches from his orchard, and Mr. Thomas
Javins some Of the hest water melons OF the
season.
1t is reported that Dickson mill, on Tink-
ers run, this side Of Pscataway, has been car
ried away, though gentleman who passed
there on Sunday says it was then in good con-
dltion.
Letters from Costa Rca to the 18th Of July
have been received. Those engaged IN the
expedition 10 that country rom this
place and neighborhood are all well.
Rev Mr.. Sh eds of the Alexandria Theo-
logical Seminary, is supplying the pu pit OF the
Meade Memorial Church, Manchester, Va,
during the absence Of Rev. Mr. Hammond.
Street car No. . and one Of knox's express
wagons colliicd on King street this morning,
and the former, though none OF It's occupants,
was somewhat damaged.
1t is SAID that another steam boat will soon
be placed on the potomac river, to take the
place Of the ill-tated Wawasett.
Mrs. Brissey, the woman reported as sick OF
small pox in dwelling at the lower end OF Wolfe
street, died Monday night and was buried yes
tcrday
Many persons left here on the Lynchburg
train this morning for the NJ. l. Church camp
meeting now in progress at Narrenton
Springs