Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-07
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A man named A. F. Skilluan, living; near
Aldie, Loudoun county, on his way from ASH.
ington to this city, drove his wagon on the
Fayette street railroad track, early last night,
and taking the horses out, left it there tor
locomotive and freight car, bound from the st.
Asaph street 10 the Fayettc street depot, 10
run into. 1t was Of course, mashed CONSIDER
ably and its contents-boxes, &c, ID which
produce had been brought to market, scattered
Martin Reagan, brakeman on the train, was
badly though not seriously, hurt by the acct
dent.
Capt. Thomas Travers has resigned bis posi-
ton as pilot Of the ferry boat City OF alexao,
dria and accepted the position OF Captain OF
the boat to make the connection between the
W. c., V. NJ. & g. S. r. r. and the East Al
cxaudria railroad, to which he has been ap-
pointed by the B. & o. r, r. Co. 1t is un-
derstood that Capt. Haney will I'LL the vacancy
made by the esignatiou of Capt. Travcrs.
Mr.. j. G. Nevett, book keeper at the flour
and commission house of Thomas Ferry, was
taken with fainting fit at his place of bust
ucss this morning and had to be carried home.
His numerous friends will be glad to learn that
his condition had considerably improved this
afternoon.
Two men from the city, shooting robbins 10
the gravc-yards yesterday, were chased by the
sexton to their skiff on the shore below and
escaped for time by padding off down Hunt
ing creek Justice Brown, of Fairfax. how
ever, says he has their names and Will take
steps to have them arrested.
Two unknown thieves entered the house oc.
cupied by Mr. Joseph Wells, on Water street,
below Franklin, about eleven clock last night,
but being discovered by Mrs. Wells, who at
once raised an alarm, they ran off hurrledly
and without taking anything with them
1t is reported that caucus of the Conserva-
tive mem bers of the City Council will be held
to determine upon whom they shall cast their
votes for Mayor, TO fill the vacancy to be occa-
stoned by the resignation OF Postmaster Berk-
ley.
The alarm of fire about seven o'clock last
night was caused by the burning OF chimney
in Tin Pot" alley an alley on the west side
of Pitt street, between Cameron and Queen
streets.
1t is understood that meeting of the cor
porators Of the stock company to be formed tor
the purpose of utilizing the iron 10 the Madl-
son Run mine will meet in this city on We'd
nesday next to perfect their organization.
An unknown man not liking the muddy
streets, drove his buggy on the sidewalk Of the
east side Of St. Asaph street, between Queen
and Cameron, last nj ght, and by SO doing car
ried away several door-steps.
Andrew Lee, for threatening the life of Hill
lery Barnes, both colored, and threatening to
poison the lattcr's stock, was tried by Justice
Kerby, OF Fairfax county, yesterday, and
bound over to keep the peace for one year.
There was large attendance Of both buyers
and sellers at the market this morning. Mark
citing of all sorts was abundant and prices
about the same as have been ruling for some
time past.
A brakeman on the W. & A. R. R., named
Peter Seaton, had some of his fingers mashed
off at the St. Asaph-street depot, yesterday,
while be was coupling cars.
be put on the w. c., V. Nj. & 6. S. r. r.
will not commence running before the 10th
proximo
The Chain bridge over the Potomac, above
Georgetown, will probably be completed 10 a
week.
The u. S. steamer Shawmet, bound for Key
West, left the navy yard on the full tide this
morning and anchored off Giesboro'.
young man was arrested this afternoon
charged with stealing hat and pair Of boots
from the Columbia engine house.
1t is understood that negotiations are again
90 foot for the reopcniDg Ct the old Wilkes
street foundry.
The President has reappointed David Turner
Collector of Customs for this district.
Attention is directed to the notice of the
City Sergeant in to. days Gazette.
An unsuccessful attempt was made to break
into the restaurant of Fritz SCHNEIDER last night.
Complaints are made Of the time at which
the street lamps are extinguishcd.
Gs-In the card Of thanks Of the Relief Il ,ok