Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-15


4s; do white 40. Rye steady at s5a90.
Hay unchanged. Provisions quiet, but, firm.
LOCAL BREVITIES. .-
A fight occurred near the intersection of
King and Uuion streets yesterday afternoon.
Its principals were Washingtonan, who came
here accompanied with friend for the pur.
pose Of thrashing a certain Alexaodrian, and
having found him suggested that he procure
friend aud repair at once to the commons where
the thrashing would be administered, but the
Alexandran refused to take so much trouble
to get whipped, and pitching ID to the Wash
ingtonian gave him severe beating, though
the latter was the bigger man.. ;. t,1!z
The bridge over Walnut Branch this side of
Catlett's station, on the w. CIV. NJ: & q. S:
R. R., caught fire on Saturday last and was
partially damaged before the flames were ex.
tnguished. A force of bridge builders left here
yesterday for the scene, and the necessary re-
pairs have been completed. The accident oc,
casioned but slight delay in the passage of
trains ...; ..,.
The yard of a colored man named Wright,in
Petersburg, was dug up by policeman Webb
this morning under the supposltion that dead
infant had been buried there. dead pig and
bag of turnips were discovered, but no baby,
Notwithstanding all the neighbors said one was
there. ali
Capt. James Battale Lewis died at his resi-
dence 10 Jefferson county Oh Friday last and
was buried there yesterday. He was gallant
and distinguished officer in the U: 5. navy, but
resigned his commission at the breaking out of
the war He was the elder brother of DR..
Lewis, of this city.
The house 90 the southeast corner Of the iu-
tersection of Pitt and Princess streets, whose
destinies were once presided over by the late
C. W.-DeWitt, king Of the 2nd Ward Radicals,
and the meeting place of that loyal band, is be-
ing torn down.
The man from Washington who, in his hurry
to board the steamer Columbia, a week ago
last night, ran overheard was down here again
yesterday, and after abusing the man who
found his umbrella for telling what name was
upon it, gave him quarter for its recovery.
A young man named Harrison Javins, son
of Mr. Harrison JaYins, the brickayer when
hunting uear the city this morning had his
hanI terribly mutilated by the accidental dis.
Charge of his gun while he was Climbing over
fence.
Much interest is manifested in and prepare
ton made for, the musical part OF the ceremo-
Dies to be performed in the Catholic and Epls-
copal Churches on Christmas Rehearsals are
frequent and give promise of rich treats.
A meeting of the Radicals of the 4th Ward
will be held in the colored Odd Fellows hall
tonight for the purpose OF nominating an AL
derman to represent that ward, vice Judge
Underwood, deceased. XVI ..-a..a ~.
The December term of the Fairfax County
Court, the last term at which Judge Cockerille
will preside commenced to-day; and the sale
of lands for delinquent taxes iu that county,
also commenced at the Court House to- day -
Capt. McCrackeu has brought up some fne
oysters from the lower Potomac, which he has
for sale from his vessel at the oyster dock, and
which are much approved Of by all who have
tried them. .a ~.
A large number of Westinghouse visited
this city yesterday and inspected the various
place. of interest here-the chief of which,
however, seemed to be those where liquor was
sold. .a> =. y.
The death of Mcssrs Thomas Dobie, of the
1st Ward, and Arthur Davis, of the Sd Ward
and that of Spanish sailor named Theodore
Tuiio, who died at the in6rmary, were announc-
ed yesterday. FL.
Some of the deuizens of Fishtown, male and
female, turn ed out yesterday afternoon on the
lot near the Fairfax street depot and played an
hilarious game of base ball.
At meeting of Potomac Lodge of Good
Tempars, held last Saturday night one new
member was proposed, three we're elected, and
one Initiated. III. ....a
] The steamer Pilot Boy. which arrived yes
terday from Cone river, was loaded down to
her guards and had to leave freight at nearly
all the upper wharyes.
Prof. Macallister, the renowned magician,
with his troupe of artists from Glasgow, will
give an exhibition at Slrepta Hall tomorrow
night ~. .1s...Z
A steam hammer is being erected at the
shops Of the w. g., V. NJ. & 6. S. r. K. Co,
in this city, the weight Of which is 1900
pounds. ..j ..t. ....,,..E-
Nominations for officers Of The Catholic Ben
efcial Society were made at the meeting Of
that society last night. The election will be
held next Sunday night. l.. ,-... ~;
During the year 1872 there were l1S Births
"A deaths aud 90 marriages reported within
the limits of the Corporation.
The weather to-day has been delightful, and
everybody who could get out of doors made it
convenient to stay out as long as possible,
An unsuccessful attempt to rob the residence
of Mr.. George Washington, on Fairfax street,
was made last Saturday night.
The show window of Mr.. Crump's bakery,
on Fairfax street, was robbed of portion of
its contents last Saturday night. s......
The frame work for the new bridge over
Goose creek, 90 the line of the Wa OR. r.,
has been almost completed.
There were no cases before the Mayor yester-
day nor this moroing. Seven lodgers were &C
commodated at the station house last night
Mr.. B. w. ellis, formerly of the State
Journal, was 10 this city to-day. /:
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Al alao,;on in tho 4th ward is h arehv ordered