Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-01

CHAIN GANG UNIFORM. The suggestlol
that the cham gang should be uniformed, or
the grounds of economy and to lessen the
probability Of the escape OF Its members mas
been adopted by the City Sergeant, aud sam'
pie suit has been made, and one OF the gane
appeared in it on the streets this morning. IL
is composed of wide-striped bed ticking, ano
though rather conspicuous, is goou, ohesp'
AID substantial uniform.
PAUPERs. There are 6fty-sx inmates Of
the Poor's House at present-a larger number
than ever before at this season OF the year. vi
that number ten are 10 the division known as
the work house. II there are ffly-slx 10 NJ ay,
how many will be there next December Is
question the answer to which is matter OF 10
little importance to the taxpayers who have to
pay for supporting them.
LAW SU1T.-John aud James Walker have
entered suit to recover large amount OF real
estate held in Washington by James Dixon,
who died just previous to the late war. His
estate, after bis death, was divided among col
lateral relatives, Hill, Brockett and others, and
the property sold for the purpose OF partition.
The plaintiffs 10 the present suit claim to be the
sole heirs OF Dixon.
The MARKET There was plentiful sup
ply of excellent meats ADD fish Ia market this
morning, but few early vegetables, and only a
limited quantity Of butter eggs and poultry.
The attendance of country people Wa: small, as
mas been the case all the spring. The most
attractive stand in the market was that OF Mt.
Slater, on which large number Of rare and
beautiful flowers were displayed.
PRESERVING THE STREETS. As the cutters
10 many parts of the city are smoother than
the middle of the streets, some of the omnibus
and wagon drivers have gotten into the habit
of driving iu them, but that habit will probably
be discontinued hereafter, as a colored man
named Champ Faunteroy was arrested and
fined for INDUCING 10 it this morning.
FRUIT Prospects, -Gentlemen residing in
Alexandria county, who have made close ln-
spection Of the fruit. bearing trees and plants
10 their uelghborhoods, report that the cher
ries and early strawberries have been destroy
ed, but that there are cheering prospects tor a
fair crop of peaches, aud for plentiful crop
Of pears and apples.
The PILOT Boy. The failure Of the steamer
Pilot Boy to resume her trips this morning was
occasioned by an unexpected delay 10 the re-
pairs she has been undergoing for the last tour
weeks. 1t is yet thought she will sail this
evening.
Coal SHIpMEN1s-T shipments of Cum
berland coal from this port for the week end
lug to day were 1900 tous by the Hampshire
aud Baltimore Coal Company; 1918 tons by
the American Coal Company, and l75O tons
by j. 2. Agncw.
SEINE DAMAGED. The seine of Mr.. Skid
more, the lessee of the Moxley Hall fishing
shore, while being dragged yesterday, was run
into by vessel bound down the river, cut 10
two and the whole Of what would have been i
large catch lost.
GEN. WAsnINGToN's OFFICE.--Thc town
Office Of Gen. Washington formerly stood on
the lot on which now stands the house lately
bought by Mrs Chatham from the Zlmmer-
man estate, on Cameron street.
THE WARRENToN ACCOMMODATION TRAIN.
The Warreutou accommodation train, hereto
lore mcOtlODcQ IN tue UaZclte, WIN NC put VI
the Midland railroad next Monday, arriving
here at s 10 a. u. and eavelng at ~ p. ID.
No SALE-TEe Graham property, north
west corDer Of Cameron aud Washington sts,
to have been sold by auction to day wos with
drawn, as the highest bid was was only 81 ,3OO.
Letters address to Skinner i Co., Harrison
burg, Va, j. H. Baggott, Baltimore, Md W..
Brown, Washingtog, D. C., Hannah Hodgns,
90 postofhce directions, are detained 10 the post
Office here for wan Of postage &c.
Hope r. Slater, sentenced in Washing to
four years Imprisonment In the Albany penl-
tertiary, has been taken to that institution.
Always keep on band, as delay increases suf-
erug. If you feel Sickness coming upon you,
take dose Of DR.. Bulls Vegetable Pills. They
can do you no harm and may save you from the
sick room. Price Is cents.
Notice to Ice Consumers.