Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-26

noted point for such collections to the great
annoy ancc of the respectable people Of that
locality.
The steamer Express, eaiIy decorated with
flags, was crowded this morning with the teach
crS and pupils Of the Sunday schools Of the
M. Il. Church South, the Methodist Protest
ant. ard the Village Chapel, who made an OK
cursion to Marshall Hall, on the Potomac, be-
low this city. All on board seemed delighted.
The grounding of the q. S. steamer Froc,
and the expense that will he incurred in get
ting her off, together with the cXnrtions of Col
lcctor Turner and Captain Geduey, of Wash
iugton will, it is said, be the means of having
light house erected ut Matthias Point.
Mr.. r. W. Falls with four handsome horses
aud a cushioned and decorated express wagon
loaded with some Of the handsomcSt girls in
town took ride through some Of the streets
yesterday evening and attracted considerable
attention
As an evidence Of the attraclivcncss of Alex
andria as a market, it is stated that gentle
man from Prince William, who carried cigh-
teen cattle through here to Baltimore, day be-
fore yesterday, lost $50 by not accepting the
offer for them that was made here.
Mr.. Jonah White, the popular and well
\ ,
was in this city yesterday, looking as well as
III the oldcn time, when Suficcncy OF cakes,
gouber peas and cider used to be the acme Of
human aspirations.
S. S. IIowisou, esq, president Of the Poto-
mac Steam Ferry company, has rendered to the
proprlctols OF the Washington Chronicle the
use of one of the steamers of that company for
the proposed excursion for the children Of the
poor in the District of Columbia.
The remains If the late Capt. j. G.. Young
(Whose death has already been notced) we're
followed to the tomb by large number of cur
fellow citizens He was a most worthy and cs-
Unable gentleman, urd first rate seaman and
master OF vessel.
1t is understood that the rroprictors Of the
property adjoining King street dock on the
South will apply for an injunction restraining
the Alexandria Passenger Railway Company
from eucroaching upon that dock by construct
ing proposed turn table there.
The schooner Elizabeth, of one hundred and
fifty tons burden, just built at Nominy for Cap
tain r. L. Ilatton, has arrived here where she
will be ironed, rugged aud supplied with salls
She will hail from this port.
The United Order Of Odd Fellows of Falls
Church and Vienna, colored organization ac-
compancd with II baud of music, went on an cx-
curson trip to Hamilton to-day via the W. l.
o. Il. Il.
ChoIerr morbus to considerable extent is
prevailing in this city It's existence should
induce those to care for their diet who never
cared before, and those whQ always cared to
care the more.
The condition Of the marshes on the north of
the city, between Queen street and the canal
basin is greatly complained or and considering
the prevalence Of the diseases Incident to this
season of the year. should be improved at once.
The clerk of the market says in another col
uu,m that he will not give possession Of the
new stalls in the market house on the lst of
July unless the renters present the requisite
collaterals by that time.
The Analostan boat club of the District Of
Columbia paid visit here yesterday evening,
making the trip from Georgetown TO this city
in one hour aud ten minutes.
The boat house of the Belle Haven boat
club built by Mr. John Allen at the Long
Wharf, was compl etcd to-day and taken pos
session Of By It's owners.
At the final celebration of the EImington
Military and Classical School, the 2nd dstinc-
ton in book keeping and the stin Geography,
were taken by i. Allen llOlcomb, Of this city.
A young man, o drovcr, named Benjamin
Mountjoy, was hurt, though not seriously, by
the displacement Of the Manassas train at the
Henry street depot yesterday afternoon.
a notorious woman known at police head
quarters and among her low associates as Mol
lie Lennon, was found dead in the Queen
street dock at five O clock this afternoon
The cabbage patch Of Mr.. Il. +. Roberts, at
Cameron Mills was invaded night before last
and despoled Of its choicest ornaments.
The case of Fisher and others agans. Gray
and others was argued before Judge Lowe in
chambers at his Office, to-day and continued.
Turtle soup and COOL lager, at Schneder's,
foot ii King street, to-day, rcvlvIllrd many
tired and thirsty soul
Attention is directed to the valuable house
hold ard Kitchen furniture advertised in anoth-
or column to take place tomorrow
The general health Of this city continues to
be good. We hear nothing OF cholera or small
pox 10 Alexandria.
Sturgeon were for sale in market this morn
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