Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-14
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About forty young ladies, pupils OF the Cul-
pepper Female Institute, accom- panied by their
principal, DR.. VIM. r. Vaughn, visited Wash
ington, Oh Friday and Saturday last. They
| made the rounds of the public buildings, and
attended Mrs Grants reception % Saturday
evening.
1t is suggested by members of the Fire Dc
partmcnt that much trouble and annoyance
would be avoided if those who burn their
chinncys would Inform the engineers OF tic
two steam fire engines Of their intention to do
so before starting the ttam es.
The white and coored labor leagues Of this
city, Washington aud Georgetown, have adopt
cd resolutions thanking Hon. Peter Cooper, of
New York, for his cxcrtions in their behalf,
and for the many act of kindness shown them.
Mr. Cooper makes suitable response.
An attempt was made, last night, to set fire
to the framed back building OF the house OF
Mrs. Poyton, on Commerce street. The inccn-
diaries, two white MN, were seen, but sue.
coded in making their escape. The flames
were cztinguishcd without creating an alarm.
The transfer Of passenger trains via Shop
herds has been discontinued for tn: present,
aud all passengers arc now sent Via Washing
ton. The freight trains, however, 80 by the
river transfer as formerly.
Rev. VIM. Dlnwldde, Of this city, is to visit
some Of the Presbyterian churches of Louduun
during the coming week. He will preach at
Waterford on Wednesday, and at Middleburg
On Thursday.
III the House Of Delegates, on Saturday, MIR.
Simpson offered petitions of citizens of Alex
aulria aud Richmond cities praying the repeal
of the charter Of the Southern Association Tor
the Relief Of Widows, &o.
In the Court of the District of Columbia,
last Saturday. in the case Of the Alexandria
and Washington Railroad Company VS.. Wllks,
here was decree affirming, with costs, the
decree Of special term
A petition, to no presented to the Virginia
Legislature, is in clrculatlon, IN this CITY, pray
ing Il revision Of the City Charter, 30 rs to pro
vide for the election of all corporation officers
by the people.
The fishermen from the lower Potomac re.
ported yesterday, that uumocr OF line shad,
the first of the season, were being caught rs
they were leaving.
The steamer Lady of the Lake made an cx,
tra trip to Norfolk on Saturday, returning this
,uorning. She carried down the Humpty
Dumrty troupe.
The friends of Mr.. A. H. Fueohsell, whose
house, near Ncabsoo was destroyed by lire, on
Friday last, have rendered him substantial aid,
and he has commenced to rebuild.
The steamer Now York, of the Philadelphia
line, is detained by the repairs 10 progress &c
| the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. She Will
| probably arrive here on Wednesday.
Mr. VIM. Tyler, Of Georgetown whose pro-
posed marriage to Leesburg lady Was 80 sud
dculy interrupted, some weeks ago, has been
put in an insane asylum.
All of the railroads leading into this CITY
will issue half far, tickets to those wishing to
witness the parade here on the % lust.
Several ladies residing in this city were
among those discharged from the Treasury De-
partmept on Saturday.
Attention is called to tho sale OF unclaimed
packages at the Adams Express Office to-mor-
row morning.
Jack suipe have boon seen and killed already
in the marshes near this clty-a good sign OF
The carly approach OF spring.
VIM. Egan, we'll known milk man OF this
CITY, died on Saturday, and was buried from
st. Mary's Church this morning.
The case of James H. McVeigh VS.. Alley ct
ais. was decided to. day by the Supreme Court
of the United States 10 favor OF Mr.. McV elgh.
The postof6cc has been besieged to day by
people in quest of valentines, large numbers OF
which have passed through the office.