Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-12

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ALEXANDRIA MARINE RAILWAY. AT a
meeting of the Directors of the Alexandra
Marine Railway Company held yesterday after
noon, three committees were appolnteqI
nm finance. composed Of Col. Arthur Herbert
and MIR. Robt. Portuer; one on contracts, com
posed of Capt Rodgers and Mr.. Joseph Brod-
ers: and one. on the ship yard, composed OF
Capt Kerscy and MIR Park Agnew, who will
act in conjunction with the President OF the
company, Mr. w. A. Smoot, who is ex-ottlclo
chairman Of them ALL The revision OF the
bylaws of the company was proceeded with,
but was not completed. lu this connection 1t
may be mentioned that the new ways are nearly
finished, aud that when completed the repa rs
that will have to be made to some OF the steam
boats on the river will necessltate their use
during considerable portion of the winter;
and also that gentleman from Boston was
here to-day making arrangements for the build
ing of large sized vessel at the new yard.
POLICE REPORT The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since yes
terday.
Jonas Gaines, for stealing a watch rom
Travis Pinu, both colored, was examined and
discharged. -.
John Seaton, charged with scanda!izng Kate
Martin alias Kate Davis, both culored, was dis
missed.
A man giving his name as George Ward, and
haing from Washington, was, upon his own
application sent to the work house, until the
unsightly bruises he had received 10 tracas
could have time 10 disappear.
Seven dodgers, all strangers and wayiarers,
we're accommodated at the station house last
night
ENTERTAINMENT AT FALLS CHURCH. The
ladies of the Falls Church Lecture Association
gave on Tuesday last an entertainment at the
PRESBYTERIAN Church, which was largely attend
ed. "The Grammar of Life" prose, By Bay
ard Taylor, was read by Mrs. Z. d Daley,
and High Tide on the Coast of Lincolnshire,
poem, by Jean Ingelow, by Mrs. John McCorr..
mick The Argument of Sergeant Buztuz,
for Mrs. Bardeil, plaintiff, 10 the immortal
Pickwick, was rendered By Mr. q. A. L. Merry
field Fine singing and Instrumental music
we're furnished by Messrs Duryee aud Mrs. u.
Fisher.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs "A large number OF
the "Pythiau Drill Association" met last night
at the Sun Engioe House Ia larger number
than the size of the hall could we'll accommo-
date for drilling aud judging from the enthus-
iasm displayed, Alexandria will have no cause
to be ashamed of the appearance she will pre-
sent next May on the streets OF Washington,
at the convention Of all the lodges OF the Or
der 10 the Uaited States.
APPOINTMENT. Master Gales Holcom!, of
this city, at present pupil of St. John $
Academy, has been appointed page in the
United States Senate at u salary OF S15 mouth,
and will enter upon the duties OF his office on
the first Of December. The arpolutee is very
promising yOung gentleman, and his numerous
friends and extensive family connection will be
glad to hear Of his good fortune.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WoRKs.-As will be
seen by reference to the proceedings OF the
meeting of the Common Council last night,
published in to-day Gazette, bill has been
introduced into that body by Mr.. Broders, of
the 2ad Ward for the abollshmeut OF the
Board OF Public Works.
IF it was so soon TO be done for,
We Wonder what it was beguu for.
CLARA WILDMAN's THEATRICAL TROUPE
Clara Wdmau's theatrical troupe closed their
engagement in this city, last night, at Sarepta
Hall The hail. as was the case every evening
of their performance, was crowded, and, except
the misbehavior of some colored people IN the
gallery, which called forth a rebuke from the
manager, everything passed OFT satisfactorily.
WOODS ON FIRE. When the steamer Ex-
press, which arrived here late last night from
Baltimore, passed Quautco, all the woods 10
that i'm mediate neighborhood were Oh ire, the
hames envelopiDg the sides of the hills there
aud extending up the banks OF the creek, and
illuminating all the country round about.
BOLD SHOP LITTER "A night or two ago
an unknown coored man entered the shop OF
Mrs. Mark Penn, on Queen street, betweeu
Pitt and ST. Asaph, and asked for cigar, but
instead of taking one he snatched the whole
box that was shown him and ran OFT with It,
REMARKABLE SHoorING.-A Cameron street
merchant wbo returned, yesterday, from short
cunning expedition, brought back 10 his game
bag five hares, which he had killed at two
shots-three at one shot and two at another.
It is understood that the whole fire depart
ment of the city will be present at the luspec-
ton to be held at the foot OF Duke street, to-
morrow afternoon.
An adjourned term of the Corporation Court
will be held tomorrow.
Mr.. James Corrie, Dentist, 10 Baltimore,
writes: Il have used DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
personally and 10 my family for two or three
years, and am prepared to say that there is
nothing to compare to it as remedy for
Coughs, Colds, etc.
NEW FAL coo DIS.
j. NJ. STEWART
Has opened large assortment of
DRESS GOODS.
Black Gro Grain Silks in large assortment
from $3.50 to $3.50 per yard: Fine Striped
Silks, very handsome; Lyons Black Silk Vel
vets for sacks all. Wool Paris Dress Goods;
Camels Hair D;agonals; Serges; large assort-