Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-22
LOCAL NJ ALTERS.

LOCAL MATTERS.
WEATHER PkoBABlLlTIES.-W War Depart
n,eut, Office ofthc Chief Signal Officer, Wash
moton, d. g., June ~, lS76-lO:3O a. m
Ear the middle and eastern States, increasing
southwest to northwest winds, falling, followed
hy rising baron, ter, partly cloudy aud clear,
GARNER weather, except possibly cooler III the
northern portions of these districts.
PERsoNAL.-It WAS stated in yesterdays
Gazette that MIR. Job G. McVeigh, formerly
Of his city, had been appointed Superintendent
al tn Public School 10 New London, Mo. MIR.
McVeigh now resides in Hannibal, Mo-. the
G ,urier of which city says: prof McY eigh
and his wife have been employed to take
charge of the New London public school. and
will 10 few days leave tho city for their new
frId of duties During the past year the Fro.
fessor has held responsible position IN Hauni-
bal College, giving the greatest satisfaction to
the patrons of the school aud the pupils undcr
his instruction, aud proving himself to be an
accomplished educator. The Professor Is a
gentleman whose social qualities have endeared
him to those who have known him least, and
we greatly regret losing him from our midst;
but our loss will be the gain of our New Lon
good fortune 10 securing the services OF those
who arc so competent to take charge OF the
educa ,onal interests Of their towu.
Among the visitors n the city last evening
was Prof. Peterman, the emluent German
gcographer, who came down from Washington,
remained few hours, and returned Oh the
steamer John w. Thompson.
The B. & p. DEPOT IN WASHINGTON. Tho
Congressional Committee on Public Build
ings and Grounds Of the House and Senate
held joint meeting yesterday TO consider
the gu stion of the removal Of the depot OF the
Baltimore aud Potomac railroad 10 Washing
ton, and the tracks on 9th street. A vote was
taken, but the Su jcct was referred to sub
committee of both committees for careful In
vestigation. On the part of the Senate clm
mittce there seems to be decided disposition
to remove the depot and tracks although sew
eral OF the lawyers on the commlltee DOUBT
whether it can be legally done. % the part
Of the House COMMITTED 1t is understood that
majority wall oppose removal WASH Star.
POLICE REPORT. The following cases have
been tried since last report:
Heury Jarboe, colored boy, for disordery
conduct, on complaint Of Mr.. Bloudheim, was
turned over to his father for correction.
Buck Taylor colorcd, for threatening and
abusive language to Henry Bell was required
t, give security TO keep the peace and to pay
the COSTS
Henry Dudley, colorod, accused Of stealing
harness from canal boat was locked up tor
examination.
One lodger was accon,m odated at the station
house last night.
h. l.,r,
weather the wha1ves have been crowded with
men aud boys engaged in bathing aud swim
ming 10 the cooling waters OF the river NO
more heaIthtul or exhilaratiug practice can be
ioduigcd in, aud it is much to be regretted
that the city is not supplied WI better taclll
ties for the purnose, such as bath houses, &c.
Those whose desires or occupations compel
them to swim 10 the day tue are now
obliged to walk out b, You'd The canal locks for
that purpose; and eveu there objection is made
by somc persons.
FORMER ALExANDRIAN DROWNED. Mr..
VIM. Fl. Bacon, Secretary Of the Marine Rail
way Company, received letter last nj hl IN
forming him that bis brotheri n- law, Captain
Robbins. had fallen overheard from tug boat
ip the harbor of Baugor, Maioc, and been
drowned No particulars regarding the sad
event were gwen Capt Robbins was formerly
resident OF this city, and was tor many years
a sea captain. He leaves wife and one daugh-
ter, who is nearly grown.
OvERBOARD.-A little white boy, named
Dennis Fanell. fell 10 the canal yesterday while
leaning over to wash his face, and would have
been drowned but for the efforts OF a colorcd
boy named Webb, who jumped in after him,
and rescued him. The same boy fell 10 las,
year at the American coal wharf, and Was res
cued with somc difficulty.
CARGO OF ToMBsToNEs schooner +.
Merwn, which arrived here this morning, had
among her cargo large plumber OF tomb
stones for the several Federal cemeteries 10
this vicinity and the back country. The
stones are all dressed lcttcred aud finished
before being Sent here and are all ready to br
placed III position.
THE VIRGINIA MIDLAND UNIFORMS. The
train employees of the Virginia Midland Road
will, for the first tune, appear 10 their new
uniforms Sunday morning next, and Will, 90
doubt present tinc appearance. The unl
form consists Of the following: Blue yacht
cloth suit, black waterproof cap, silver badge
aud gilt buttons.
WRIT OF ERRoR.-The Supreme Court OF
Appeals has granted wit OF error TO the
Judgment of the Corporation Court OF this city
IN the case of the Bank of the Old Domnlon
VS. McVeigh. The effect of this writ 10 to
bring the whole. case again before the Court oil
Appeals.
COUNTY CoURr-The June term OF tn"
County Court for Alexandria county will com-
meuce on Monday next. Judge Sangster has
ordered a special grand jury to be SUMMONED
for that dav. The case of the young man Ho-
lngsworth will be brought before the grand
jury.
VESSEL SE1zED.-A sloop, belonging to
man named Lloyd, OF Washington, was se'zed