Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-10

For the Middle States, southerly Winds, sta
tionary pressure and temperature, and occa-
sional local rains.
PoToMAC FRUIT Growers EXCURSION
Brief mention was made yesterday OF the ex
cursion of the Potion &c Fruit Growers and the
Woodawu Farmers Club, to Gymont. Alter
leaving this city, the steamer Mary Washiog-
too touched at Fort Washington, MountV ernon
Springs, Marshsl>Ha, White House, Coiliog-
wood, Brick House Landing Accotlnk and
Gunston, taking on additional passengers aud
eycursionists, ADD by the time she reached ely
mont she had full load, but was not oVercrowd
ed Tables were spread upon the upper deck.
and the exhibition of fruits aud flowers raised
and cultivated by members Of the different so
cetes took place. The display of various Kinds
offruits on the exhibition tables was very hue,
The array OF strawberries and cherries was no.
tabIy large aud we'll selected. The exhibition
of flowers was also very pretty, but the pyramid
offowers, arranged by Miss Pullman, daughter
Of Mr.. Samuel Pullman, mentioned IN yester-
DAYS Gazette, was acknowIed to be the most
beautiful of all the floral exhibits. 1t attracted
much attention. aud was admired by all Tor the
excellent taste displayed by the young lady 10
the blending Of colors aud graceful arrangement
of the flowers. This pyramid was placed on
exhibition to day 10 the show window OF MIR.
Nj. Bossart, on Fairfax street The entire
display was one Of the finest ever had BY the
associations After short stay at Glymont,
the boat started on her homeward trip, during
which there was au auction sale of the articles
which had been exhibited, which sale afforded
considerable amusement. All reached home
safe aud sound, after having passed most CD
joyable day.
HANDLING CoAL-It is claimed that the
outlet lock at Georgetown, among many other
advantages to coal shippers, has two very espc-
cial ones. It does away with the necessity OF
wharfage and prevents the breaking OF coal,
(which il taken directly from canal boats by
handling on wharf. These advantages are worth
about 40 cents ton to shippers. -Cunabertdnd
AUegontan.
Nearly all of the coal which is received and
shipped at this place is handled 10 that way,
namely, by direct transfer from the canal boat
to the vessel. Coal is never placed upon the
wharf here except during scarcity OF vessels,
such as exists at present, or at the end OF the
season, when it is reserved for home consump-
ton during the winter.
POLICE REpoRT.-The following cases have
been examined since last report:
Charles Contee aud Harry Carter both col
nings were ordered to receive twenty lashes-
one for each cents worth of pie.
Wm Blaudheim colored, for completely 10
the same uffense, Was sent to the chalH gang
for Is days, this being his first appearance.
Two men, Damed Doeveis aud Steers, Tor
disordcrly conduct ut the upper end OF Prince
street, were fined aud disch Urged by Justice
Nails.
Only one lodger at the station house last
night.
REAL ESTATE SALEs.-F. A. Kcrby, real
estate agent and auctioneer, sold, 10 front OF
the market house, on Royal street, to-day, the
following real estate:
A tract Of land, containing 20 acres, near the
Theological Seminary, formerly owned by
Stephen Redgrave, sid for David l.. Smoot,
trustee, to William +. Carter, for S., 900.
A tenement aud lot of ground, on the west
side of the Washington and Alcxandris turn.
pike uear the corporation liue, sold for com
m,ssiouers in the suit Of Waters. administrator
VS.. k.lley's administrator, to Daniel Glmartin,
Tor $3.50.
TRINITY SUNDAY. To morrow will be ccle
brated 10 the Catholic aud Episcopal Churches
as the Feast of the Most Holy Trioity, or Trim
ity Sunday, instituted, as its name implies, II
DOUUT vi tue tTluUe CUdTdCteI vi IuC DShS' L
is also. in the Catholic Church, the last day O.
the Pasoha time, extending from the frs
Sunday OF Lont to this day. during which al
Catholics are bound to receive the Sacrament
of Pepance and the Holy Eucharist, Jude
pain of mortal sin.
For CINcINNATI-Thc North Carolina del
esation to the Cincinnati convention will pas
through here to morrow morning iu specia
palace car, rendered them by Col. Foreacre, o
the Virginia Midland road. The car will &,
all tue Way through. and will De the first Ca
ever carried through from Danville to Ciuciu
natl The route will be via the Virginia Mid
land and Baltimore and Ohio railroads.
THE CANAL-The outlet lock, above George
town, will commence operations 90 Tuesda
next. Tho water will be let off the Georgetow
level to. night, SO as to remove the bank and a
impedimeDs and debris between the canal an
the lock. 1t will be on agaio Monday morning