Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-09
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LOCAL IsfeEtfIlES.

The first trottiog race of the season look
place on the Piney Branch course yesterday
afternoon in the presence OF SIX OF seVcu wv. ,
dred persons, aud was very pretty coniess'
aud in which much interest was taken non-
es, John and the Belle Of Gettysburg were en-
tered. mile heats best three in i've, for purse
oil $3.50. Honest John won three heals; 'lmc:
So, 81, 57!. Many Of tn. spectators were lrom
this city.
The Washington Republican otthis n'arnlng
lays Barbara G. Whlttington has entered suit
fer divorce trrm George " hlttngton, on the
ground Of bad treatment That George W MT
liugton must not be contounded with the
amahc George T. Whittiugton who Is con-
uecied with the National Republican, Our
George is not that kind Of man.
At a meeting Of the conservatives OF Centre
vile Township, Fairfax county, held last Satur-
LAY tLc following nominations were made TOT
supervisor c. L. Ford; for collector aud cou-
stable, John W. Mohler; for commissioner OF
roads, WIN. Ayrc; for overseer Of poor, Thomas
n Stewart; for magistrate, John L. Riggi Tor
assessor, GrOrgc W. Lee.
The market this morning was abundantly
supplied with meats, fish aud vegetables
There is 40 change in prices since last week
Elry vegetables are being brought 10 by the
COUNTRY people Mr.. Slater had a large collcc-
ton of beautiful flowers at his stand.
Owing to sudden and painful attack of i'll.
pess-ophthamia, Rev. VIM. Dindwiddie, who
was expected to occupy the pulpit OF the End
Presbyterian Church Tomorrow, will not be
able to fill that appointment. A preacher from
Baltimore will occupy the pulpit III his place.
The rite of baptiziog by immersion will be
performed at one o'clock to-morrow at the u.s.
u.I place 10 the Potomac river, Oft Battery
Rodgers, BY the pastor Of the lst colored Bap.
list Church.
The May term of the Corporation Court
Judge Lowe to preside, will commence on
Monday next. The term, 1t is expected, VIII
be short Que, and will be occupied soely with
motions and chancery causes.
Work on Forts Washington and Foote which
was SUSPENDED in consequence OF the late pre-
yailiog unfavorable weather, has been resumed
aud operations are in active progress at both
those forts.
The Page Courier says alexandria, it seems
difficult to force upon our readers. IS as good "a
market to buy or sell in, as those farther North.
This is a fact We have examined aud know
it.
Haran's MINISTRIES, roored burlesque opera
troupe, had performance at Sarepta Hall last
night, had matinee there this afternoon, and
will give another performance tonight.
A party from the city who went to West
Fad last night to serenade Mr.. Andrew Augur
and his bride, Miss Fannie Barbour, were en-
tertaiued most Hospitality.
The alarm OF fire about nine o'clock last uIght
was occasoned by the accidental burning OF
some he'd clothing in the house of Nettie Green,
on north Union street.
Pilot J. T. Baiy has done a good week s
work during the week just closing, having pl-
loted Two vessels down the river and brought
one TO this port.
We regret to learn that Coroner Samuel
Beach is lying at the poiut OF death at his
home in the Ord Ward.
A grand ball to be given by the Red Men
of the city, will take place GU Tuesday night
next at Sarepta Hall.
A car load of carts and mules to be employ
ed on the extension of the W. 10 4 Il. went
up that road this morning.
Among the visitors at the Alexandria III
brary last MI ht was u. S. Senator Hamilton,
of Texas.
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