Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-23
LOCAL ~ EWS.

PoToMAc FISHERY The amount received
bv our fishermen from the sale of fresh fish 10
the Northern markets the past season is about
S25OO0O This shows the importance OF the
fisheries 10 our river, and the necessity OF pro-
tecting this interest by suitable Legislation. The
bill introduced by Mr.. Gedney on Friday III
the Council is one Of importance in this dlrec
ton, and should have been introduced earlier
in the session TO have become law. 1t pro-
vides against the drainage OF gas tar or any
chemical substances into the river, which drive
the fish away. Within few years past more
than half the fish trade of Alexandria has been
transferred to our wharves. " :sh Chron.
The receipts of fishermen during the past
season from the Potomac were grealyin excess
of their expectations from the drawbacks which
they experienced from wind and weather But
if our people realize the necessity OF cheap lsh
food they must take measures to insure that
next year the fish shall not be caught unne-
cessarily or out of season. The northern rivers
have been depleted of fish because of the ab.
sence of proper fish catching regulations, aud
if we wish Continued supply OF fish III the no.
ble Potomac we should take warning thereby.
Wash. Gaz
There has been in few branches Of the trade
of Washington more decided increase THAI 10
that Of Potomac fish, particularly shad aud her
ring. Formerly all the fish trade except a inca
gre portion of that intended for the daily sup
pIy of the city was done at the corporation
wharves iu Alexandria. Oflate, however, The
trade has received considerable impetus, and
last season fl h trade fully az large as that OF
Alexa ndria was transacted at the hSh wharf
In w ashington.- But. San
ALEXANDRIA CANAL.-rh u aorgeto wn cor
respondent of the Baltimore Sun says The
withdrawal Of coal boats from the Alexandria
canal to the river route has increased to such
an extent that should Withdrawals continue,
the lcssees of the AleXan irla canal will be com
PEELED to lessen their expenditures to the low
est possible figure, if not TO abandon their lease,
which RUS for ninety niue years, at $l,00O
per annum, and uuder which they are obliged
to keep the canal in uavigable order. Of the
1888 tons sent to Alexandria last week $3.50
tons was locked out iuto r 'ck creek and towed
on the Potomac TO Alexandria, while only
1923 went by the canal. The reason unlrer-
sally given for this change in the method Of
transportation is recent increase i'll the tolls
ON the Alexandria canal. The friends OF the
lessees however, say that the locking out sys-
ten has been orig mated in order to break down
the Alexandria canal financially and get rid OF
the aqueduc, with view OF beneht'ag sys-
tenn of outlet locks to be constructed IN the
Chesapeake and Ohio canal above the aqueduct,
on which, it is SAID, one aud a half per cent.
will be charged for lockage
PROGRAMME OF COMMENCEMENT WEEK ON
SEMINARY HILL. Tuesday June 23 |, $50 pun.
final celebration Of the Fairfax Literary Society
at the Episcopal High School, followed by an
address by COL Wm.< Kilgour, Of Alexandria.
Wednesday June "A; Ii, at II m., sermon 10
the Theological Seminary Chapel before the
Society of Alumni, by Rev. y. ii. klnsololug,
of Halifax
AT D. m., closing exercises Of the session at
the Episcopal High School, with address by
Charles NJ. Backtord, esq OF Lynchburg.
At 5 p. w., sermon in the Theological Scml-
nary Chapel before the Students Missionary
Sncictv, by the Rev. r. B Duane, ID. D., OF
New York.
Thursday June 25;h, Theological Seminary
At 10 a. w., essays by the graduating class.
At D. m.. commencement sermon by Rev
G. Walker, ID. ID.
At w., delivery of diplomas and address
by the Bishop Of the D.ucese.
Friday June 10Th, at Ii a. m., the annual
ordination.
DISTURBANCE The Universal Lodge Of col
ored Masons of this city, made an excursion to
Carlin's Springs yesterday Up to ten O'Clock
wheD the party left here all went as merry as
marriage bell, but hardly had the excurslon'sts
assent ed % the grounds ere the dlscurdant
feelings of those who were present began to
manifest themselves, aad ere many minutes
had elapsed fighting commenced, aud was con-
tiuued until the whole party had returned to
this city, The occupants OF Fishtown, Devils
Roost Newtown, and all the disurderly local.
ties iu the city Were present, and from the time
they reached there until they returned, pistols,
knives, razors aud clubs were in constant use,
and many we're the victims; Ben Blandheim
was shot, Wm. jackson was beaten, Ben Laws
had his head cut, Phronia Ferguson had his
head cut Ike Tancil had his head cut, and
Jerry Nickerson, Bill Ashton, Wm Madella,
John Laws and Johu Seaton we're cut aud
beaten Some Of those implicated have been
arrested, and are committed to Jail for examl-
nation.
Police REPORT The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since yes
,crday:
Albert Laws, Ike Lomax Erasmus Free
man, James Moody aud Sandy Mason, colored,
on complaint of John Seatou, for disordery
conduct at Carllu's Springs, and at the Fairfax
street depot, were committed to Jail for further
examination.
Pat Dutfey for dSorlcrly conduct, was fued
and discharged
Wm Madcl,a, for assaulting Polk Ashton,
both colored, was committed for further OK
animation.
Oscar Turner, colored, committed on suspi-
con of stealing watch, was discharged, but
the watch was retained for Identification.
Sonny Cotton, for disordrrly conduct, was
locked up for future examination.
There were no dodgers at the station house
last night
BAIlEp Hugh Strider, who was convicted
Of a misdeueanor aud escaped from the chain
gang, TO which he was sentenced about year
ago, and who returned to this city few days
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