Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-01
EDGhs, EssES9E7ES.

Ry reference to an advertisement ID to-day
naner it will be seen that there Is now a nnc
opDortunity offered parents to give their chlIu-
rem thorough education IN vocal music. -
Those dnsrous of embracing this opportunity
should apply at once to Mrs Allburn, as she
is ahout ORGANIZING her classes for the fall ses;-
sion of IA.
The proprietor of Op ;sslm Hall, The ferry
house IN the opposite side OF the river, which
is sitnatcd lust within the limits OF the District
Of Columbia, has, 10 consequence OF the tate
proceedings against him, erected bar-room
few feet from his old one, bur within the URLS
diction of Prince Georges county, Ma.
The demand for carriages for the Sherman
wedding in Washington, to-day, was so great
that a reouisitiou was made upon Chatham 5
livery stable in this city for three OF lis haud
soonest vehicles. and those that were sent were
not inferior 10 appearance 10 the most stylish
turuouts in Washington.
An unknown man went aboard OF cana!
boat lying in the basin to-day and stole poch-
et-book containing $40 from beneath the pillow
of berth occupied by a woman, but learning
that the police were on his track, ne haStcneu
to restore his plumber to lis rlghttu owner and
so avoided an arrest.
Mir. j. Fl. Watkins Ovorseer Of Roads in
Falls Church township, Fairfax county, has
improved the road leading from the Little
River turnpike to the Theological Seminary
and pleasure is now derived from driving
over 1t.
The hoating saw mill advertised to be sold
to-day was bought 10 at 81 800. The sale OF
the house advertised by VIM. II. Claggett,
trustee, to take place to day, was estopped BY
an injunction.
Passengers by the steamer Express, which
arrived late last night, report that Richard
Arnold, the man shot by r }. Cotton, at Col,
ton S pavilion, as heretofore stated 10 the VA.
zctte, is improving, and probably will rot die.
AS will be seen by reference to an advertise
meut elsewhere in to-Gays Gazette, Professor
Pcrabeau, the distinguished pianist, assisted
by other eminent musical talent, vii! give
concert at Sarepta Hall next Monday evening.
George jackson, the man shot at Lccsburg
by Dave Brookins, both colored, las, Monday
night, was still alive this afternoon, and 1t Is
now said may recover.
During the wind of yesterday one Of the
porches of Mr. Benz. Baggett's house, and the
heavy wood arch over the road at Mr.. Z.
Auger's house, were blown down.
he ball OF the c0lOreu hniGnts lCLhl'ai. ab
the colored Odd Fellows Hall, last night,
passed off very quietly and to the entire salts
faction of the large crowd present
Miss Josephine Powers, Of this city. vas ap
pointed clerk in the u. S. Postoffice Depart
mcnt, in Washington, yesterday, at salary Of
5000.
A tournamcnt was held at Fairfax Court
house yesterday, aud musical entertainment
and exhibition OF tableaux took place at War
renton last night.
Another meeting Of those in favor Of organ
izing society for the establishment Of fair
grounds 10 this city will be held at Harlow
building next Monday night
Among the passengers for Sa0 Francisco
who sailed from NV York on Saturday last by
the steamer Colon, for Aspinwa Was Mr.. Z.
II. Smith, Of this city.
There were today sixty inmates Of the
Poor's House, thirteen 10 that part Of the
building known as the Work House.
Judge Lysander Hill, Of this city, has pur-
chased four-storicd brick house, 2l3 L street
northwest, Washington, for IS 900.
Fires and fail ovcrcoa:s were not uncomtort-
able to-day. The thermometer at noon, in the
shade, stood a. 064.