Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-22
LOCAL BkEVlTlES.

Though the chain gang is now numerous
body, only eight members OF it from the jail
are at work on the streets, the remaining por-
ton being lucapacitated for public appearance
by reason of Sickness and want of clothing. Its
commander, Patrick Dillon, having resigned,
Charles O. Sipple has been appointed TO fill
the vacancy.
The Montpelier Female Humane Association
have about thirty persons, twenty OF whom are
ladies, engaged IN the various cmployments
connected with their grand gilt drawing, To
take place on the 23d Of next November A
visit to their main office, No. 81 King street,
is suggestive Of the departments in Washing
ton.
A man named Maxwell, who was before JUS
tice French yesterday for taking and selling
pictures without license, and was recognized
TO appear this morning, went to Washington
On the early train, taking all his traps, aud so
escaped the fue of $500. Policeman Smith,
however, has gone after, aud hopes to rearrest
him.
Among the ladies in attendance at the
dress BALI at Stribliug's Springs, few days
ago, described 10 the Stanton Vindicator, was
Mrs. s. Z. Neale, of this city, who wore white
embroidered muslin over black SILK skirt
trimmed with pink roses.
Thirteen SECTIONS of unsound hose belonging
to the Fire Department were seut to Phladel-
phia to-day, via the steamer George Ii. Stout,
tor repairs Some Blake hose, a patented ar
,cle, has been sent here for trial
The market this morning was abundanty
supplied with all sorts of provisions, aud was
uumerousy attended by both sellers and buy
ers, Prices We're about the same as those OF
last Saturday.
AT meeting of the Conservatives Of Mount
Vernon Township, Fairfax county, held this
afternoon, Hutton delegates were elected to
the Congressional Convention.
The grading of north ST. Asaph street is
progressing rapidly. Most of the work will be
''ilIlug,' Tor which the y. Il W. Il. h. Go.
will furnish gravel surface.
The Wooalawn Farmers Club held their
regular monthly, as we'll as anniversary meet
ing at burgundy, the residence OF MIR. Ihos.
Walsh, this afternoon.
Mrs. Frances Sothron, SAID to be the Oldest
resident of Alexandria county, and wife OF
Richard Sothron, died gu Monday last, aged
nlnety-two years.
The oyster dealers are preparing for an early
resumption of business and expect an increased
trade. Some lower Potomac oysters have al
ready arrived aud are in pretty good condition.
township meetings were held in Fairfax
county to day for the purpose of electlog dele
gates to the Conservative Congressional Con-
veutiou to meet here on "Wednesday next
The watermelon season is drawing to close,
and as the rercirts fall off prices advance. They
we're selling at Fishtowu, this morning, at from
SIS to $40 per hundred.
The weather, to day, has been decidedly
more agreeable than that Of the two preceding
days At noon the thermometer stood at So,
aud showers of rain fell at intervals.
The week of prayer, recommended by the
Board of Bishops of the NJ. +. Church, South,
commenced in the Church of that denomiua-
ton 10 this city, last night.
Some of the brick work at Cameron distil-
lery fell 10 this morning, but fortunately the
workmen who were engaged there at the time
in repairing it escaped injury.
Mayor kemper has appointed John Walsh
jauitor of the market house building, vice l..
j. Robey, removed, to act until the City Coun-
Gil shall fill the Office by election.
The Congressional Convention, to meet here
next "Wednesday, will be held iu Sarepa Hall.
Col. Mosby was still iu Washington. to-day.