Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-02


After the election refreshments were served in
the hall, and some time was spent 10 speeches,
toasts aud songs of the Fa,herland, aud all
enjoyed themselves very much, 10 fact, as only
Germans can enjoy themselves. The Society
adjourned at a late hour. The speech of Mr..
Charles Wilson was particularly spoken of as
an able effort. The Society is now in very
prosperous condition.
AN AUspIcIoUs OMEN-Iu the calling of
the roll of delegates at the Conservative State
Convention, 10 Richmond the first name cali
ed was that of George Washington, who was
delegate from this city. Shortly following
was that OF George Mason, delegate from
Fairfax. The calling of these two names, so
we'll known, and representing such distinguish
ed patriotism 10 the first days of the Common
wealth, borne as they are by descendants OF
the great men who first made them famous,
was regarded by all as an suspicious omen OF
the success Of the principles advocated by the
convention OF which these gentlemen were
members.
The Coal TRADE.-Boats are now arriving
freely by canal and the pile Of coal at the Ameri-
eau coal wharf the only one at which ship.
ments have resumed their activity this spring,
is beginning to grow larger. The great obstacle
10 the way OF shipments now is the scarcity
OF vessels, very few Of which are arriving, al
though quick dispatch and good rates of freight
are offered. Shipments at the other WharVes
will probably be actively recommended during
the present month. TIE season of 1876 will
hardly prove as prosper us, however, as the
previous ones, owing to the troubles and delay
at the mines at its com encemeDh
ATTEMPTED lNCENDlARIsM.-An attempt
was made GU Wednesday night, by some per-
son unknown, to set fire to the stable of Messrs.
Smoot Il Perry, 90 Cameron street, near UaioD.
The iuceudiary placed bunch of cotton waste
saturated with coal oil, and wrapped in a paper,
between the weather boarding aud post 90
the east side Of the building where small
window opens the paper was then set fire to,
but for some unexplained reason the blaze went
out, and the attempt failed. The waste was
brought to police headq uartcrs last evcuiDg but
so far 10 clue has beeu discovered by which to
detect the incendiares.
Police REPORT. The following cases have
been tried since yesterdays report:
Alphonz) Arlington, for assauting Mike
Laupheimer, was fined and discharged by Al
dsrmau Janney.
Ike Norris, 90 complaint of Lizzie Graham,
both coorcd, for abusive language, was dis
charged on payment of costs, BY Justice Nails.
A white woman, for beating man over the
head with chair, was fined and discharged
BY Justice Whittlescy.
-Four dodgers were at the station house last
night.
SHIP YARD ITEMS. The painting on the
bottom Of the steamer Lady OF the Lake has
been completed, and she was launched from
the ways this morning She will remain at the
yard for several days yet, in order to have all
of her upper, outside works repainted.
A young man, named Samuel Wade, while
engaged 10 carrying piece OF iron on board
the steamer Lady Of the Lake last evening,
missed his footing aud fell across timber,
burting himself quite severely.
MYsTIFIED. Several gentlemen from this
city aud vicinity who had been 90 three weeks
visit to the Centennial, arrived home yesterday,
and not having heard of the change IN dcpots,
were considerably mystted upon bclug landed
on Fayetle street. aud for few minutes could
not realize where they we're. Their lecllngs OF
astouishnent we're not at all lesscned upon b..
log CnaTSeQ twenty uVc CcutS iOI lluC iiom
the depot to Royal street, which was nearly
double what they had paid from Washington.
SEA TURTLE. There was on exhibition at
the Centennial House, on Cameron street, to
day, Gue sea turtle, which was captured II II
Holland Poot. Ii is supposed to be one OF
two which escaped from Piocy Point, where
they were kept as curiositieS some time sluce,
and is one of the largest ever biolght to this
city.
The ST. AsAPH STREET TRACK. Orders
wero issued this morning by the Mayor for the
immediate removal OF the track of the A. Il
w. r. II. on St. Asaph street, between Primo
css and King, but, up to a late hour this alter
noon. no steps had been taken to comply there
with.
Dom PEDRo.-rhe Brazilian Emperor, Dom
Pedro, went down TO Mt. Vernon on the U. S.
steamer Dispatch, this morning, passing this
city about eight o'clock. The Emperor was
engaged all day yesterday in sightseeing in
Washington.
LOCAL BREVITIES.
w. II. Keys, the restaurant keeper at MaC-
assas, dleu there last Friday.
The employees Of the A. Il w. r. II. APP
peur.d day ip handsome new uniform OF
hlua and all YER