Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-07
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Such depredations have of late been COM
mitted upon the grave yards near the city 10
the way of robbing the graves of flowers and
tearing off the palings Of the fences in order to
admit childrens' carriages, that the Mayor has
been appealed to and he has issued instruc-
tions to the effect that the offenders be report
ed to his Office for arrest and punishment.
Mr. Alphcus Brown, late driver Of the Co.
lumbia Fire Company, but now an agent tor
the sale Of Grover & Baker Sewing Machines.
has just returned from a tour through some OF
the adjoining counties having disposed Of nine
machines for his employer, Mr.. 4. S. Lead
beatcr-
Mr. John Bagget who has lately removed
to new house on North St. Asaph street IS
kept in such constant fear of bodily harm,
from unknown parties, some Of whom lately
tore down the trees in front of his house, that
he is compelled to watch his premises all night
long
The road from the top Of Oxen hill, on the
opposite side of the river, to the Insane Asylum,
is said to be the finest drive in all this section
of country, and the fare on the Maryland ferry
boat has been lowered for the accommodation
of those from this city who may wish to try it.
The terrier dogs kept as ratters in the ware
house of Mr.. Thomas Perry having cleaned out
all the rats there, last night got among the
chickens received there on consignment, and
of twenty-four killed all but one which had
sense enough to fly from the box to ra!ter.
DR.. Thomas Settle, of Paris, day or two
ago amputaled the leg Of a c5lored man named
Wildly johnson, who had been run over by a
wagon near that place, and his patient is doing
remarkably we'll.
A letter in the Washington Chronicle says
that the "retrocessonists in this place are
working earnestly but quietly and that some
property holders in the county are working
with the retrocessionists.
Considerable excitement was created and
large crowd collected at the lower end Of Fair
fax streets to day by the knocking down and
goring of little child of Mr.. Neil Phillips by
calf belonging to that gentleman.
The obstruction of the side walks in the
evenings and nights by rope Jumpers and by
persons occupying chairs is complained of and
should be stopped.
Such of our citizens who were in the army Of
Tennessee during the war are making arrange
mcnts for reunion of their number in that
gallant army.
The counsel of Mr. Gentzbcrger, the pro-
prietor of the Marshall House property says
that his title to that property is perfect in every
respect.
The examinations Of the Episcopal Thoologl-
cal Seminary near this place, will be held on
the l7th 18th, 10Th and Goth inst.
boat club Of twelve members has been Or
gauized in this city. They will purchase row
boat at once and commence regular exercise.
Robert Meades, employed at the Henry street
depOt, had his hand badly mashed while coup
ling cars there to-day.
Cherries were 10 market for sale this morn
ing.
Sturgeon continue scarce and sell at Fish
town at IS apiece.
The chain gang in doing efficient work in
cleaning the streets and alleys of the city.
The total inspections of -four at Georgetown
for May were 9,G4S barrels.
There was fine display of prime bacon at
Hollands stand in market, this morning.
Great annoyance is occasioncd at the Jail by
the insane people confined there.