Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-21
LOCAL BlsEVITIES.


Fcnnell, refused to leave his quarters at the
jail this morning, but Capt Basil Warrin, now
in charge Of the gang calling upon Capt. Web
stcr, of the city police for assistance, and the
latter instantly responding, the refractory prls-
OIler came to terms at once.
The arrival of the S clock local train from
Washington last night was delayed about al
hour by the running off the track OF the loco
motive, in consequence of the switch at the
Poor's House having been left open by the
switchman at that point. Nobody was hurt,
nor was any damage occasoned.
The pure brandy made from the Concord
grape of Mr.. NJ. B. Buck Betont Vineyard,
IA sample OF a consignment Of which to COOK a
Creighton was sent to this office this morning,
was opened and tasted by good judges and pro
uouuced as good native wine as was ever tasted.
The late severe and protracted rains have
greatly injured the prospects of the tobacco
crop in Prince Georges county, Md, opposite
this city. In consequence of the preceding
drought only 4 small crop had been planted
and pow most Of that has been washed up.
The Chaldeans, a colored organization OF this
city, were to have made an excursion to Lees
burg to day and had procured band OF music
for that purpose but as too few appeared at
the depot to warrant the expense OF speclai
train. nobody went.
The directory of the w. c., V. NJ & G. S.
r. r., which has been In session here ior some
days past, adjourned yesterday, and those who
reside without the city returned to their homes
this morning.
The new improvement of Mr.. 0. Henderson,
conner of Union street aud Market alley, Is APP
preaching completion, aud will, when finished,
add considerably to the appearance OF that part
OF the city.
Rev. J. r. Freeman of Illinois, and Rev.
DR.. Burrows of Richmond, who have been III
ATTENDANCE upon the Potomac Baptist Associa
ton, left for their homes this morning.
\ Buffalo steer was at the market house
SQUARE this morning which, when calf and
concealed in the grass, had its tail cut on by
scythe in the hands of a mower.
The Knights Of St. Patrick were drilled last
plight at Harmonic Hall by Commander Hart,
and went through the difficult evolutons with
remarkable skill and precision.
Seven thousand pounds of grapes, raised
near Charlottesville, passed through here last
night via Adams express, for the northern
markets.
The Great Eastern NIcnagcrie, Museum,
v,
Egyptian Caravan will visit this city sometime
about the middle Of next month.
Reports tromvll the camp-mcetings repre-
sent damp tents, marshy grounds, and wet
seats; and that listening to preaching without
umbrellas is impossible.
\ colored phrenologist delivered lecture to
small audience at the colored Odd Fellows
Hall last night at the conclusion of which Il
colorcd woman delivered an address.
The delay in the arrival of the southern mail
boat to-day was caused by slig ht accident to
the train on the R. L. 4 ?. r. r., by which,
however, no body was hurt
Sturgeon are now caught in such numbers
that the floor Of one Of the large fish houses at
Fishtown was literally covered with them this
morning. and they sell at 50 cents apiece.
The Commissioner of the Revenue is en-
gagged in making out statement OF the births
and marriages that have occurred in this city
during the past year
The many friends Of d. S. Dclaplane esq,
will be glad to learn of the improvement OF his
wife, whose illness at Rawley Springs has been
heretofore mentioned.
Many of the preachers now in attendance
upon the Potomac Baptist Association 10 this
CITY are remarkable for their extremely large
physical developments.
1t rained again to day, but only sprinkle
fell. Tomorrow, when the moon will change,
is looked forward to when there will be an i'm
provcment in the weather.
An attempt was made to rob the residence of
Col. NJ. d. Ball Oh Tuesday night. The thief
or thieves we're heard and dccampcd before
anything was stolen
We are indebted to Mr. /. B. Hooff, purser
of the Pacific line Of steamers, for Japan papers
to July 5th.
Attention is directed to an advertisement in
another part Of to-day's paper OF the sale of
Gen. Tom Scott railroad bonds.
Several gentlemen left here this morning for
Richmond to attend the grand Conservative
rally to be held there to- morrow night.
Marsh hens and black birds are now killed
in abundance in the marshes and swamps in
this vicinity.
\ meeting of the Board Of Health will Q
held at the Mayors Office to night.
The interior of the Masonic Hall is rapidly
approaching completion.
There we're showers of rain last night and
This morning.