Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-22
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A fight between colored man and woman
commenced in Jamieson's Row. on the hill
near the canal locks, yesterday afternoon, but
did not terminate until the contestants had
fought and tussled down the side of the hill
aud to the spring in the valley below, when
the man, entirely disconnected, sneaked of,
having been almost nearly deDuded. Numer-
Gus spectators witnessed the combat, but 20 in
reference was attempted.
The delay in the arrival Of the northern mail
this morning was occasioned by the breaking
in Washington Of part Of the locomotive that
was to have brought the through train to this
city-the consequent Decessity of sending here
for another engine. The delay in the arrival
of the train from Lynchburg was occasioned by
the breaking of a truck at GordonsvlIle.
johnson, who was arrested 10 this place on
Monday last on the charge of stealing from
Mr.. Cross Of the g. 4 0. r. r., at GordoDs
vile, yalise containing sundry articles OF
clothing, gold and silver watch aud other
things, has been examined and sent to the Or
ange county Jail. in default of bail, to await the
action of the Grand Jury.
Mr.. E. Weinuau, formerly of this city, but
now resident of Baltimore and member OF
the Board OF Health of that city, is on visit
to his numerous relatives aud friends in Alex
andria.
The Petersburg News, in reference to ex-
Mayor Latham's letter of declination, says
He had the good sense to withdraw his name
aud decline to diSorgaulze his party or endan-
ger It's success.
DR.. r. w. Chancellor, son of Mr.. Chancel-
lor who formerly lived on Shutters Hill, near
this city, has arrived here from Baltimore and
intends TO make this place his home.
There was no more business transacted in
the Circuit Court Tor the county yesterday at
ter the close of the Gazattes report, and the
court adjourned till court in course.
The Radical meeting to have been held 10
the 3rd Ward last night to nominate Council
ticket was postponed in consequence OF the
slim attendance.
A buggy containing man and two women
from Washington upset near FlshtowD, yester-
day afternoon, aud threw its occupants out, but
hurt none of tbem.
A cargo Of loggerhead and swapping turtles
arrived here this morning from Little Hunting
creek. but meeting with a dull market, went on
to Washington.
The ladies' festival for the benefit of St.
Paurs Church, which commenced Wednesday
night, closed last night-the net receipts
amounting to about three hundred dollars.
The Jewish Pcnticost commenced last even
ing. Services we're held iu the Synagogue this
morning and the rite of confirmation per-
formed.
The brass band heard playing last night was
not sereuading any of the successful candidates
In the primary election, but newly welded
pair living at the upper end of King street.
The post Office at Accokeek, Prince George
county, Md, is re-established, with Philip B.
Lederer as postmaster.
Lang Lewis, colored, of Prince William coun-
" was lodged in the pectentiary on Wedues-
Jay Tor i've years for grand larceny.
BY the death Of a relative in England W. T.
Anderson, Of Lynchburg, has fallen heir to the
snug sum of $l5OOOO.