Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-31
LOCAL NEWS,

RELIGIOUS SERVICES YEsTERDAY.-The
weather yesterday was delightful-that of early
fall, but the congregations assembled ct the
several churches were small. Rev. George A..
Smith preached 10 Christ Church, and Mr..
Stringteilow read service In St. Pauls 10 the
muruug, no evening services being held in
either of those churches. Rev. Father Fitz-
patrick preached 10 St. Mary's Church in the
morning, Rev. Mr.. Lcftwich 10 the Second
Presbyterian Church at night, and Rev Mr.
Vaughn preached in the NJ. E. Church morn
ing AID night. There were 10 services 10 Grace
Church. The remaining pul pits were filled by
the resident clergy. The following is report
otthc work done during the day By the Young
Mems Christian Association:
THE Queen Street Sabbath School opened
with full corps Of teachers and SO scholars.
Five visitors were present aud assisted IN the
exercises.
Tue Aims House meeting had full corps
Of workers. and large congregation 10 atten-
dance; the exercises We're Of the usual interest
ing, varied, aud effective character.
The Jail Mission was worked by small
committee, who report great satisfaction IN the
prosecution Of this work
The Colporteur was at work at the Cana!
Basin, ADD parts adjacent.
was worked by Il large committee, aud had a
tuli congregation. The exercises were of the
usual soul-stirring character.
The . clock prayer meeting in the First
Presbyterian Church, had the usual summer
assemblage, with the usual refreshing services,
the communion of the saints, aud the pres
ence of the young 10 goodIy numbers. " This
meeting will be held next Sunday 10 the Meth
odisi Episcopal Church, South.
THE MARY WASHINGTON The owners and
managers of the new steamer Mary Washing
too have been anxious to accommodate the
people OF Maryland living 10 the vicinity OF
Giymont with morning boat to Alexandria
and Washington. The difficulty in the way
has bccu want of speed sufficient to 60 down
as far as Gymout, and also touch at Accotnk
three m!es w bay, which is loss Of six miles
from dir, ct line and forty minutes time
By improvements being made 10 the boilers
aud furnace, the speed of the steamer has been
increased considerably and it has been decided
TO divide the time between Accollnk and ely
nout, gl9ing each landing three trips a week.
For iusauce leave Glymont on Mondays, Wed
ucsiays aud Fridays at 5:45, morning, direct
for Washington, taking Accotink passengers
al the W hlte Hyus Leave Accotink at a. u.
i
rangem, mt both sides OF the river will be equally
aud satisfactorily accommodated. These hard
times, money aud business are objects in steam-
boating, aud the Upper Potomac Steamboat
Company will never gain their objects if the
best landing on the route is sacrificed 10 order
to accommodate out ot-the-way landings IT less
Importance
POLICE REPORT The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since Sat
terday afternoon:
J ,seph lrboe for assautipg Moses Braxtou,
both cJiored, was fined aud discharged
James Simms, au escaped prisoner from the
work house, was returned to his old quarters.
Beverly Taylor, colored, aud Richard Cole
man, Tor keeping dogs without liceuse We're
fined and discharged.
John Payne, au c!ped prisoner from the
cham gang, was returned to his command.
The above cases were before the Mayor.
Some small white boys for making the mark
eli square their play ground, were Locked up IN
the station house. y more alarmed set never
was seen, when first imprisoned, nor more de-
lighted set, when released, few hours after
wards.