Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-10
LOCAL KisEvlTAES.

An imposter has been engaged 10 collecting
funds in Pennsylvania with which to endo~
culored school in this city. lie says the city
has agreed to furnish the lot and bui diues
provided the requisite amount of money he col,
iected to keep the school in operation. The
authorities of the town 10 which he Is to lee
ture next Tuesday night have been telegraph
ed to and Informed that he is swindler
The fair for the benefit of the Sisters OF the
Holy Cross now 10 progress at the Assembly
Rooms, was crowded until late hour last
night. 1t will continue until next WEDNESDAY
night, it's attractions increasing with It's aura
ton. Several valuable articles will be rafflsd
for tonight, among them handsome reception
chair.
Mr.. Geo. Walker, a talented member OF the
Alexandria bar, who 10 the regret OF DIS nu-
uerous friends here, will leave the city perma'
nently next week, and reside temporarily 10
Wcstmore land, was visited yesterday BY, his
distinguished brother, Rev. w. w. Walker
now pastor of church in Baltimore.
All the Can Can troupe but two-and they
are amply provided with frlends-haVe lett the
city, having succeeded in raising money enough
to redeem their baggage, which was held Tor
hotel bills. Their manager has never been
heard from since he lett, and his baggage Is
detained until his board bill is paid
Among the craft now lying in the river, near
this city, is a sloop, aboard OF which are three
men, who arr engaged in trapping cells; Iney
are supplied with large lumber OF oasket
traps, and, are said to be doing lucrative BUS
iness 10 sailing and packing eels TOR Southern
market.
One of the most attractive stands IN the
market this morning was that OF Mr John
Slater, 90 which we're displayed beautiful ar
ray of all varieties Of flowers from his exten'
slvc conservatory, but which were rapidly dis
posed OF at remuneratlVe prices.
A most agreeable social hop was given at the
residence of Mr.. Philip Salisbury near this
CITY last Thursday night. n large c1mpany was
present, among whom were mauy ladies aud
gentlemen from this city.
The mauy friends of Mi r. T. Scott, of
Warreuton, will regret 10 learn that that most
estimabe gentleman is very Ill at his home
thouyh no serious apprehensioDs are entertain
ed of his recovery.
A large mud scow was picked up adrItt 10
the river, above this city yesterday, by color
ed man, who towed 1t into the cove north oil
the American Coal Company's wharf, where
it is anchord
Fresh fish were shipped from Fishtowo to
Baltimore this morning VIA: the East Alexan-
dria terry of the B. j. .. Il. Il. at % cents
barrel much cheaper than they can be sent
from Washington.
G. S. Johnson, son of Mr.. John R. johnson,
OF Alexandria county, who has been III bad
health almost from his Infancy, died at his
fathers residence
The shipments Of Cumberland coal from this
port during the week were $50 tons by >. Z.
Agncw and $50 tons by American Coal Com
pany.
The arrival of the steamer Jane Aosccy
was delayed several hours this morning III con
seqaeuce Of the giving out Of her supply oil
coal, aud also by reason OF thick weather.
1t is understood that on Sunday, the 18th
inst, to-morrow week, and thereafter, hour y
trains will be run bet ween this city and Wash
ingtou FROM H. III. TO 6 p. ID.
Mr.. George Aud, who was nominated tor
Justice of Peace, in Falls Church Township,
Fairfax county, declines the nomination.
The wheat crop in all the neighborng parts
of Maryland is reported as very promising.