Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-05
LOCAL KxEElTHES.

A sail boat belonging to Messrs. Muir and
Bell was taken from her berth yesterday by
partes-for whose arrest warrants have oeen
issued and after being taken across the river
allowed to get adrift. 1t was found afterwards
by some boys, who were sailing. about 10 IL
when discovered aud taken possession oil by It's
owners.
A Young Upion-street clerk, while engaged
in arranging an awning in front OF the count
inp-room door, last Saturday evening, was
caught around the neck by rope and raised
from the ground and suspended 10 the air lor
so long time that when lowered by those VINO
went to his assistance he was UNCONSCIOUS.
4 house on the north side Of the canal locks,
a norton of which is occupied by woman
named Mary Casey, which was s!ormed on
Friday last as stated 10 Saturdays Gazettc:
was again attacked by canal boatmen this al
ternoon, aud the colored people who 1--we IN
the other portion scared out OF their wits.
It is understood that Mr. Robert Portner, 10
consequence of the improvement OF north 81.
Asaph street, is negotiating for the purchase
of lot opposite his brewery, upon when ne
will erect a row Of houses for the use OF the
hands employed by him.
The Republicans of Arlington and Jefferson
townships, in Alexandria county will hold
meetings on Thursday night next to elect dele
gates to the County Nominating Cooveuuon'
which will be held on Monday night.
The grocery store of Mr.. VIM. Rocker, cor
per OF King and Fayette streets, was broken
into yesterday afternoon, duriug the temporary
absence of the proprietor, and robbed OF i
small portion of its contents.
A horse belonging to Mr.. Benjamin Dudley
fell through the floor Of his stabl into the Gel
lar below, this morning, near the intersection
of King and Henry streets, but was not scrl-
ousIy hurt.
The steamer Virginia, of the Maryland ferry
line, is undergoing necessary repairs: She dld
not run Yesterday nor to-day, bat will resum"
her trips TO- morrow. Her place has been sup
piled by a row boat.
w. A. Moore, Deputy District Grand Mas
ter, A. f. & A. NJ, accompanied BY dclega-
ton Of the orler in this city, will pay an OH
cial visit to Olive Branch Lodge, ln LeeSburg,
this evening.
On Saturday night last Messrs. Joseph and
Banner Young, of the Hydraulipn Fire Engine
COMPANY, cleaned oui all the fire plugs IN the
city-hayiug been employed for that purpose
by the Water Company.
IlckclS lTOu IlfCIlOE " iO''l ht's"
return for twenty-five cents, are now being is.
sued by the W. e. V. NJ. & G. S. R. r.
Company.
The fall races of the Washington Driving As
ISOLATION at the Brightwood course will beglo
on Wednesday, Dext, and be continued on each
of the Wednesdays aud Fridays Of October.
The steamer Mary Washington, on her way
down from Washington this morning, get
ashore al the magazine wharf, but was hauled
off by the ferry boat City of Alexandra.
Several persons from this city were present
at the tournament held at the Natloua! race
course, on the opposite side of the river, to-
day.
Passengers by the steamer Columbia, yeStcr-
dav evening, report Arnold, the man shot by
Col. Cotton, at Colton's pavilion, St. Mary's
county, to be iu dying condition.
Two men we're exhibiting one muzz!cd bear
on the streets this morning. to the great de-
light of the crowd Of children who we're follow
ing them.
The Leesburg Washingtonan says: Our
Farmers are now busy cutting off their corn
crop, and find it as they generally expected,
very light.
The attention of those interested is directed
to the notice Of the County Treasurer in to-
day 5 Gazette.
Mr.. u. NJ. Monroe has commenced the cree
ton of row of four brick dwelling houses Oh
Payne street, between King and Cameron.
White frost was distinctly seen on Hunting
Creek bridge By persons crossing that bridge
early this morning.
The arrival of the train at L !st A'cxaDdTa,
yesterday morning, was delayed by The break
ing of the guy rod Of the locomotive.
There was beautiful display Of the aurora
boreais last Saturday night, and last night the
shooting stars were numerous.
Prof Perabeau assisted by excellent must
cal talent, will give grand vocal and ius;ru-
mental concert at Sarcpta Hall tonight.
McssrS. Hunton and Barbour spoke at Front
Royal, Warren county, to-day.