Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-08

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WEATHER PROBABILITIES Var Dspo't'
WRIT Office ofthe Chief Signal Officer, Hash'
noto,. d. e., Aag. 8. l877-l0:50 a.: m"
For the Middle States and New England, fall
log followed by rising barometer stationary or
lower temperatures, cloudy weather ano hent
winds and clearing weather, but in New Eng
land by easter!y winds and cloudy Weatt er.
SAD CAsE-Amopg the passengers OF the
w. e.. O. trainyestcrday evening was Mr.. S. K.
Mercicr, editor OF the Loudouu Enterprise, who,
accompanied by his father and uncle, was en-
route to the Mt. Hope Asylum, near Baltimore.
While on visit 10 Baltimore, last week, MI.
MERCER, experienced a slight attack OF SUE
stroke, but gu returning home, was thought to
have recovered from its effects. Later 10 the
week however, lie began to exhibit uum!stak-
able signs OF insanity aud finally btcime very
violent, with occasional lucid intervals. Mr:
MERCER is q young map, not yet thirty years OF
age, strictly temperate and highly Intelligent,
aud his relatives hope by giving him mGedl-
atcly the ADVANTAGE of the eminent medical at
tendance ut Nlt Hope, TO effect cure oil hls
malarly. The util ic!c! gentleman Is widely
known in l1udoun and the surrounding coun'
ties and has The sympathy OF tho entire COM
muniy. who earnestly hope FOR his speedy res
toration TO health.
Potomac Fruit GROWERS. -'ihe Potomac
Fruit Growers Association, according to pre-
yious announcement bad its annual excursion
Yesterday on the steamer Mary " aShngton.
There were q large plumber OF membGrs oil the
Association and farmers rom the surrounding
county present 4 portion OF the boat was set
apart for the exhibition Of fruits and flowers,
and there was a very inc display. DR.. Snod-
grass, Secretary Of the Association, read al
essay on the relations ct fruit to health. and
several speeches were made by others present
on genealogical subjects. The party landed at
GIymont and spent an hour or two, alter which
they re embarked, arriving here about half
past six o'clock. Vocal and instrumental music
and dancing added 10 the pleasure OF the trip
llYDRAuIAoN FIRE CoMeANY.-'rhc rcgu.
lar monthly meeting Of the llydraullon Steam
Fire Eogino Company was held last n'g ht Will,
r. IL. Carne, vice president, in the chair, and
John L1nnoD, secretary.
The foreman reported the repairs TO the
engine completed, aud the apparatus in good
order lie also reported three alarms since the
last meeting.
The special committee appointed at tho last
meeting to Investigate certain alleged lnirac'
lions Of The bylaws, made q report generating
the parties accused, which was accepted.
The equipment roll WAS called and exhibited
satisfactory condition in the matter Of equip
ments.
Several matters Of minor interest were dis
posed Of, and the meeting adj0uTned
EXCURSION YEsTERDAY.--rhe excursion OF
st. Marys Sunday. school to Marshall Hall,
Yesterday, was very largely attended. While
at the wharf ut Marshall Hall German named
Conrad VAIL fell overheard in attempting to
get on board small boat. but was speedily res
cued without damage. Ga the way up some
disorder occurred among some young men on
the lower deck OF the steamer, which was,
however, ouinted by tho committee without
disturbing the ladies' above. Ia making the
landiug al Prince street wharf Two young men
uamed Eaton aud Moore fell overheard be.
tween the boat and wharf, bat quickly scram.
bled out. With these exceptions all passed OFT
PLEASANTLY. The RAIN storm. which came up
lust as the return boat landed here, gave many
Of the exour5onisIs thorough voting.
employees at Prico and Cooks watermelon
s,uud on Fairfax street aud Market Alley, dis
covered what he supposed to bo black cat
among pile of melons, and struck it with a
stick. The animal Was stunned by tho blow,
and upon examination it was discovered that
the supposed cat was fine mink about fifteen
inches long. Where this animal came from is
a mystery. Il was skinned this morning apA
will be stuffed for preservation.
The STORM There was quito heavy stol q
of wind and rain last night about half.past
eight clook, the rain coming down fora time
iu torrents. There were other slight showers
al intervals until midnight la Washington the
storm vas very violent, many trees being blown
down, and many Of tho cellars and lower floors
Of the stores and residences on the south side
of Pennsylvania avenue were hooded, involy-
ing loss of Thousands: OF dollars. The Il >od Is
ascrbed to the naleduaey of tho aewerA To
carry of the water.
UAprURED.- The negro man Cbas. Stewart,
who was inli,ted Tor forgery, 10 Washington,
and escaped, pending trial, and who was several
tilres chased 10 Tie swamps below this CITY, has
been captured in Fredericksburg and is held
for u rcqnisition from Washington, where lie is
waited on several charges.
FIRE ON A CANAL BoAT-Thc Cumberland
Allcganian says that Gro on the canal boat
A. 9. Greene came near proving very destruc
tive, and bat for The prompt action Of boatmen
a large number Of boats would have been burn.
ed. She laid in the very contre Of O fleet close
together, and a breeze was blowing at the time
Had the flames gotten much Roadway more
than half the fleet would have burned
Local Kreyitfes.
The United States steamers Plymouth,
Swarara and Huron, now lying 10 the Potomac,
near this city, will leave tomorrow or Friday,
Tor Ilsupton Roads.
S. Dealham, the popular clother. has re.
| moved to the southwest corner of King and
Fairfax streets, and is selling bargains as usual.