Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-13
LOCAL BKEVlTIES.

The premises of Mr.. Henry Mullen, at the
lower end of Duke street, were invaded early
last night by thieves and robbed OF Hook OF
ducks. Mr.. Mullen was absent, ana MS Wlle
hearing the robbers became alarmed, gathered
up her little children, aud ran up stairs, fear
ing they would come after her.
Jack, the dog which for the past we've
years has guarded the premises OF Mr. Edwin
Clarkson, and accompanied that gentleman. IN
his daily walks, and which had become familiar
with everybody in his masters nelghoorhoou'
died 90 Sunday last, to the regret OF numer-
Gus list Of acqualntances.
The steamer Arrow is now the only boat
making trips to Mount Vernon. as the Mary
Washington has been temporarily withdrawn
from tina, portion of the line Captain Frank
Holliugshead is in command, and displays the
same interest for the welfare of his passengers
as has been his habit since running the boat
1t is understood that it is now almost certain
that the subscriptions to the fluid for restart-
ing the street cars will be sufficient to effect
that object Among those who have lately
sign6ed their intention Of subscribing largely
are the proprietors Of the Mansion House and
the Potomac Ferry Company.
1t is understood that Mr.. Syester, Attorney
General of Maryland, will arrive here to night,
aud will be associated with CommonWealtE S
Attorney Johnsou in the trial of Nettie Green,
for the murder of Samuel Eichelbcrger, which
case is sci for Friday next, at ~ a. N.
The contractor for making improvements to
the Gas Works, Mr. Elihu Stanton, having
com pleted that work. turned it over yesterday
to the City Council Committee on Light, who
are much pleased with the manner IN which 1t
has been executed.
As will be seen by reference to an ADVERTISE
meut elsewhere 10 today's Gazette, Messrs
Smith & Wood have opened an oyster packing
establishment 10 this city where orders can be
filled at short notice.
Owing to the northwest wind prevailing TO-.
day, the tide was so low that the Mary land
ferry boat Virginia got aground on the hats,
opposite the city, and remained there several
hours
Negotiations are 10 progress between the B.
& O. r. Co. and the Potomac Ferry Company
for connection between the Alexandria and
Washington ferry boats and the trains that
come to East Alexandria.
Quarterly Love Feast will be held at the NJ.
4. Church at y o'clock tonight, and Quar-
tery Conference there at Is morrow ulght:,
Ou ulSuI piolloSlSo uuSS'A"5 "''A
commence there.
The weather has turned exceedingly cool,
and again have overcoats and hres become
comfortable The thermometer at noon stood
at $40, the sky being cloudy and the wind from
the northwest.
The launching Of the new ways at the ship
yard yesterday was Interrupted by the low
tide. They were lowered as far as the water 5
edge, and will be placed in position on the first
| high tide.
10 the Supreme Court of the District Of Co.
| lumbia, yesterday, on motion OF MIR. j.. W.
Denver, Luther II. Pike. esq, of Alexandria,
| Va, was admitted to practice as an attorney
| aud counselor of that court.
John Carter exhibited his i'll feeling against
Jake Harris-both coored members OF the
chain gang-this morning by striking him on
the head with hoe A fearful cash was cut
in the scalp, but the skull wasn't hurt
There are now three candidates for Treas
urer of Fairfax-Broadwater Conservative;
Chichester, Independent; and Hawxhurs.,
Radical
The Cupeper add Leesburg Agricultural
Fairs com meuced to-day. Many persons from
this city left here last evening and this mornlng
| to attend them.
The owners of the yachts Americas and
| Ella Treadwell are engaged 10 the prellmlnarles
of race between those two fast sailing boats
OF the two iucies;who sat at the Court house
to-day one contained one colored man and the
other three.
The trains on thew. & O. R R. to day
were delayed by the burning OF a small bridge
near Arlington.
Several parties left here this morning for the
tournament near Mount Oivet Chapel.