Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-19
LOCAL BKEVITiES.

There have been no arrivals OF oysters slnce
the single boat load that arrived here DAY DE-
fore Yesterday, and the small supply then re-
ceived has been almost entirely exhausted. hr.
James Mclean who got the most OF those that
came up on Tuesday still has some very eAce'-
lent ones at his packing house on the strand
Six hundred and fifty shares OF the one 'hous1
and required TO establish first class snip yulu
in this city have bceu subscribed Tor altrauS'
aud Mr. Robert Portner the originator oil inc me
project says he has no doubt about oclng aoi5
to raise the remainder.
Several parties Of serenaders were out o the
streets last night, but the music they mnue' II
not sweet enough to ''soothe savage was
SO some of those whose ears were ln1lcteu ~
it say, sufficiently dscordant to burst CAB
bage.
The room in the old Court House building
occupied by Nr. David Hunter, the late clerk
of the county court, was entered by thieves last
night and robbed Of clothing in value amount
ing to about fifty dollars.
A large assemblage was present 10 the Isl
Baptist Church last night to witness the mar
rage of George L. Seaton, the former Delegate
in the Legislature from this city, to Miss Caro-
line Turlcy, both colored.
Another party of immigrants from Pennsy'.
vania arrived this morning ana we're seu'
up the Midland Railroad by Mcssrs. GrecD
4 Wise, real estate agents, to look at 1arms ~
ing along that road.
A grand ball will be given by the Harmonic
Association at their hall tonight 10 celebration
of the birthday of Mr.. Robert Portner, which
occurs Tomorrow.
p.l,o tio
Midland Railroad this morning was delayed
nearly an hour by the late arrival VI the
through train from the north
The young men of the neighborhood ofClouds
Mill, gave very agreeable entertalnment IN
the shape OF ball at the residence OF Mr. uaro
ncr, near that place night before last.
Mrs John Birrcll, one of the most fashion
able dress makers in the CITY, died 1t the resl,
dence of her husband, John BirreIl, last night
OF consumption.
An old gentleman named Taylor, who lived
near Fort Washington, has been missing TOR TWO
weeks, and it is feared, was drowned IN cross
ing the upper eud Of Piscataway Greek.
Rev. Mr. Busy, pastor OF the NJ. II. Church
South in this city for the last two years, mas
been made Presiding Elder Of the BlIlmore
District.
Rev. Mr.. McGrcgor who has been appointed to
the charge OF the VI. p. Church, 10 this city,
is . gentleman of superior cultivation aud an
excellent preacher.
The condition of King and Uoion streets,
the principal thoroughtares Of the city, has be,
come so bad as to be the subject of general
complaint.
Several of the OILERS VIII cast their nets IN
the waters of the Potomac left here this moro
ing for their several fishing grouuds.
The saw mill at lII>il's Hill, near this city,
is reported to have been burned last Saturday
night.
The rc-appointment of David Turner as Col
lcctor of Customs at this city was confirmed by
the Senate yesterday
A slight alarm OF fire last night was caused
by the noise made by some Singers at the low
or end of King street
The White Star Socials, a coorcd orgaGiz2-
ton, will give a ball in Slrcpta hall tonight,
A heavy fog prevailed on the river this morn
ing which impeded navigation.
The weather to day after the drizze Of this
morning was again warm and spring like.