Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-11-22
LOCAL NEWS.


WEATHER PROBABILITIES Depart
meat, Office of the Chief Signal Officer, Wash
noton, D. c., Nou'r %, lS7e--lO:3O a. H.
For the Middle States. increasing warmer
southerly winds, falling barometer and CLOUDY
weather, veering to colder west and northwest
with light local snow OR rain.
The RElNTERMENr OF BISHOP MEADE
The Southern Churchman gives the following
Interesting account of the ceremonies at the
reinterment of the remains OF Bishop Meade :
Saturday morning last at eleven clock,
the reinterment took place 10 grave lew
feet west oil that Of Bishop Johns. By sin
guiar coincidence, it was the anniversary OF
Bishop Meade's birthday, q TACT oil which
those present we're reminded by the original
plate which had been placed upon the substan-
tial case 10 which the coffin was enclosed. As
less than an hours notice had been given few
could be there. but about halt the Seminary
students, one OF the professors, the rector OF
Christ Church, Alexandria, the principal OF
the High School, Mr.. Cassins 4. Lee, and
.oms others we're present. The hymn Nv no
are these in bright array was gwen out by
the Rev. VIM. Meade Dame, and the Rev
kinloch \ clson said the Lords Prayer, the
lng from the Burial Ofice.
"rhc monument which stood III Hollywood
has been brought to Alexandria, add before
this appears In print will be 10 place over the
new grave. This, with the handsome stones
over the remains of the two other bishops and
OF DR.. and Mrs Sparrow, will present an ian.
uasiug appearance. SO far no other lotcrmauts
have been made in the new cemetery.
DEATH OF EDWARD G. FLETCnER.-lu an.
other column will be found the uotice Of the
death Of Edward Z. Fletcher, esd, which oc-
CARED this morning after Al itlness OF four
months. Mr.. Fletcher was one I'll our oldest
ana most highly respected citizens. For many
yelrs he was book keeper Of the old Potomac
Bank, aud afterwards OF the branch OF the
Farmers Bank Of Virginia 10 this city. lie
vas consistent member OF Christ Church, OF
which he had beeu ve$tryman .sluce 1913.
AIr. Fletcher leaves no uear relatives except
twin sister, who resided win hlm 10 the day OF
his death.
BURGLAR CArTUREp.-A negro ulau ualGc;i
Robert Marshall, alias Charles Tlggler, alias
Robert W. Avery, was arrested 10 Washlogtoo
yesterday. charged with participation 10 uu'
marous burelares in that city. While 90 his
able ring 10 order to pregeGt It's recovery and
use as evidence against him. Marshall IS be-
Ie7cd to be an escaped convict from the R!ch-
snond pe1itentiary.
The PROPOSED DEMONSTRATIONS The
Jlcksoa Democratic Association OF Washing.
ten have declined to take part in the proposed
demonstration 90 the 18th lust, 90 the GROUND
that it might, 10 the present. disturbed condl'
l!on Of affairs, lead to riot aud bloodshed. They
have also adopted resolution dlscountenanc.
ing the boldlng oil any political demonstration
It present in Washington
SCHOONER SpoKEN.-The schooner }. }.
Moore, which arrived at the ship yard yester.
day from Providence, L. l., reports that on
the 18th inst, when about twenty live miles
from Fire Island, she spoke the schooner
Georgia, Of Harrington, Me-, from Cad'z tor
Baltimore, short of provisions, and supplied
her with some. The Georgia wished TO be re-
ported.
SALUTE. -The firing heard about uoon To-
dag was salute fred from the Washlngtcu
Navy Yard upon the embarkation Of Admiral
Porter aad the Board Of Naval Officers, who
are 10 visit the different navy yards along the
coast. The steamer Tal!apoosa, CONTAINING the
Board, passed here on her way down at about
bali pas: twelve O clock.
BAPTIST CHURcH.-The nightly services still
continue in the Baptist Church, on Washing.
ton street. Rev. hlr. rlppo, of Baltimore,
preached very solemn aud interesting sermon
last night, and will preach again to night. The
congregation WAS large snd very attentive;
Services will be held during the week at "a
o'cock. Seats are free to ALL
CONCERT 10 NIGHr.-Tickets Tor the coa.
e:It tonight at Sarepta Hal! have been selling
rapidly, and good audience is expected.
-mcng lie othe. attractions heretofore an
I.uoced the assistance of Mi. Clarke ley
noItS the accomplished pianist, has been e.
cured, aud he will give several piano SOLOS.
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE. Attention is called
to the change in days Of departure OF the Ne"
York aud Norfolk lines Of steamsra. The lat
ter will hereafter make only two trips week
ns,ead 81 .hrca as l.rnelly, add the New ork
steamers will leave on Saturday instea9 Of
Tuesday.
CARRIED TO MARYLAND. Officers from
Prince Georges county, Nd, arrived here this
moruinp, aud took charge oil the colored wotnan
Nancy Simms. whose arrest Tor stealing cao
lagos vas mentioned yesterday. She was M
aediateIv conveyed across the river: sgreeirss
!. 80 without awaiting rcgulsitlon.
CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CTY.-Judge Jas.
As0A presiding :-pAingerfcd vs.. Ludwig;
rjectment. defendant falling to appear, JUG
Meut for plaintiff for possession OF premises
named 10 the declaration aud for costs.
Court adjourned until tomorrow morp'ng at
10 o'clock.
COLLECTOR OF WATER RENTs.-Mr. Geo.
IT, Markell, who has been appointed CcIleotof
II Water IteGts By the Board OF DIRECTORS OF