Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30

and Clerk of the Gas Works have been re-
elected by the City Council, and better selec-
tions could hardly have been made Mr.. Rox-
bury has, by his energy and strict attention to
the duties of his Office, made himself perfectly
conversant with the operation of the works and
the manufacture OF gas, and by his knowledge
and his economical management has Increased
their pro6tableness. His efficiency is unques-
toned, and he deserves well of his fellow cltl-
zens Mr.. Geo. Bryan worthiiy holds the pc.
siton SO admirably filled by his much-respected
father, aud during his incumbency bias given
entire satisfaction to all with whom he has
been brought in contact. His qualifications are
excellent, and Mr.. B though young man,
well merits the compliment bestowed upon
him last night
RANDOLPH MACON COLLEGE. The increas
ing prosperity Of this institution and the estl-
nation in which it is held, is attested by the
fact that it has two hundred and thlrty.four
matriculates as against one hundred aud sixty
seven of last Year 1t has been necessary du,
ring this year to enlarge It's lecture rooms, ana
increase the number OF it's dormitores, and 9TH
to the college buildings in the interval OF the
sessions Not less than three hundred students
are expected at the opening of the next scs
sion, September 25th. It's location is remark
able for its extraordinary healthlulness and ac
feasibility, being sixteen miles north OF Rich
mond, Immediately on the Richmond, Freder-
icksburg and Potomac railroad, on the most ell
evated plateau between the Potomac and James
rivers
THE ALEXANDRIA RETRoCEssION CUES
TloN.-The Washington correspondent OF the
New York Times, referring to the retrocesSlon
which has beeu suggested of the city OF Alex
andria to the federal government, says: An
important political question 10 Washington Is
the query whether the city OF Alexandria shall
be reaDncxed to the District OF Columbia. 1t
is possible that the matter may soon become a
politica! issue Those who favor the rcaunexa-
ton claim that it can be accomplished either
by the ballot or the courts. Those who urge
the latter maintain that the act OF retroces'
sion was unconstitutional, &c. "
EXCURSION TO GLYMoNT -Oue Of the most
pleasant excursions of the season will, doubt
less tie that of ST. Mary's Sunday School, to
Glymont tomorrow. The first boat leaves at
half past eight, but for the convenience OF those
WIZ SPARE luC nilD'C uay, tiiSiS WIN W
trips at halt past Que and seven p. H., the last
boat reaching Alexandria little after mid
night, at which time it has been arranged to
have all the street cars at the wharf to carry
those who Waut to ride, up town.
MAYORS OFFICE No cases came before his
honor this morning Last night was quiet.
The police we're at one time called upon to ar.
rest drunken woman lying on lot near Queen
street, but before they arrived she had left,
aud she afterwards jumped from window.
John Fcddon aud Lewis Reynolds reported
yesterday as having been 6ued for last driving.
were fined for permitting their horses to stand
on the pavement on Union street.
JUMPED FROM A WINDOW Last night an
abandoned white woman known as English
Liz" after creating some excitement in the
neighborhood of the old Brown Shed on Union
street, entered her room in the second-sory at
Nettie Green's, on Uriou street, between Cam
eron and Queen streets, and leaped from the
window and fell to the ground with great FORCE
breaking her leg. She received proper surgl-
cal assistance.
CORPORATION COURT RooM-The joiucrs
work at the Court Room in the Market building
is nearly completed aud will probably be flushed
this week. The furniture will be put in next
week and it is expected that Judge Lowe will
open the Corporation Court there on the second
Monday of August, after Which time the Clerk $
office will be kept in the new building.
PRESENTATION. The proceedings Of Oren
tai Lodge, X. Of P, were most pleasantly in
terrupted last night by the presentation Of q
bookcase, most elegant piece OF work man-
ship, made and presented TO Oriental Lodge by
Knight R. I. Padgett P G., +. }. Simpson
made the presentation address and the Z. Z.
appropriately responded.
CORPORATION ATTORNEY. The city Council
last night elected COL Charles 4. Stuart Cor
poration Attorney, position for which he Is
emlnently qualified by reason OF his hne talents,
legal ability, thorough knowledge OF the affairs
of the corporation and his loog experience at
the bar, where he has been a most successful
practitioner.
FURTHER RESPITE Sheriff O'Neal this
morning received an order from the Governor,
further respiting William Jackson, colored. con-
victed of The number of his wife, until the 18th
OF August.
LOCAE. BREVITIES.
The steamer Rising Star will sail from New
York for AspnwaIl on Tuesday August 9Th
the day of sailing having been postponed from
July Both. Letters and packages for Costa
RIGA should be mailed here by ) o'clock p. III.
Sunday, Sd proximo
The boat race to take place tomorrow even
ing between the Belle Haven club and a picked
crew from this city, will BE- quite attractive,
and several boats from Washington with their
crews are expected down to witness the race.