Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-29

pose, in relation to the use oil The Stale school
money for general purposes. -
They were read by the Clerk, and, on motion
of MIR. Burke, laid on the table.
And at S:l5 the Board adjourned.
POLICE ITEMS. There was only ono case be.
lrro the Mayor this morning. that of Charles
Smith, colored. accused Of stealing rope from
the schooner Lizzie Reagan, Captain Noble
Smith. lie was sent 10 jail, sut ect to tho chain
gnng for 80 days.
a man under great mental excitement rush
cd into tho Office Of Justice PAdgott yesterday
and wanted a warrant and tug boat to arrest
the crew OF schooner then bound down the
river, which had been loaded at Georgetown.
lie stated that he was the olptaru, had been
assaulted by the mato and crew, oyerpowcred
and set ashore. flc had cut over the eye,
but the Justice did not think tho man looked
gentcol enough to be commander Of coal yes.
sci, and referred him to the U. 8. Deputy Mar
shall for redress. 1t was probably case Of ma
mia potu Nothing more was heard Of him,
and whether there Was any truth 10 his state
ment is q matter to be solved.
THE MoFFErr REaIsrERs.-Major Dutfey,
Commissioner of the Revenue. has been busy
tn. day putting up the Moffe!t registers 10 all
the bar rooms of the city. The registers have
attracted considerable attention, and. curious
crowds have been inspecting their operation.
At Gaines saloon large number of frequent
crs gathered aud soemnly took drink to.
geher before the machine was put up. 1t is
expected that all the machines for this city will
be put up By to night
10 Richmond many persons have been pros
ecuted for failing to comply with the law.
Mt. VERNON BUILDING AssoCGATIoN.-At
meeting Of this association, held last night
S. +. Gregory, csq was elected president, K.
s. Loadbcatcr positively declining to sorve, and
Il. w. Hu65h and }. L. Hill were substituted
az directors instead of S. f. Gregory and J. II.
Reid, elected president aud secretary.
The first meeting will be held on Monday,
October S!h, and thereafter on the first Monday
| Of each month.
FIRE Tho alarm Of 6tc about half past
twelve clock, to day, was caused by the burn
| ing of tar, for iumigating purposes in tho eel
lar Of the house adj>ining Lunt's drug store or
Washington street. The tar made dense
smoke, aud it was supposed that the house wa
GU fire. The tremeu were promptly on thu
| ground and threw some water into The celia
and extingushed the burning tar.
Property SALES. II. A. Kerby, auctioneer
this mornng sold the following property:
House aud lot on St. Asaph, between Wolf
and Duke streets, to Emanuel Francis 70
$500
House and lot on Fairfax. between Wolf
and Wilkes streets, to j. NJ. Hill for $500.
Two rent charges to S. q Duffey for $3.50 50
| NARROW EsCApE-A little boy named Rey
nolds, aged about five years, fell overheard from
a canal boat at the basin, Yesterday, and re
mained ia the water some time before the &C
cidcnt was discovered lie was found, srang
to say, floating lace upwards. lie was at frs
supposed to DO dead, but by the use of activ
measures was resuscitatcd. DR.. Il. A. Stable
rendered the necessary medical aid.
|
The CIRCUS. -Colc's Great Circus arrive
here this morning, and had a street parad
about 10 O'clock The display was the bes
seen in this city for long time. The band wa
exceptionally fine. and the steam piano slt
CESS The number OF cages OF animals wa
large A. performance was given this after
noon, which was largely attended and muc
enjoyed. There will be performance to. nigh
| ACCIDENT "A horse attached to WACO
driven by Thomas Ogden. Of Pohick, bccam
J unruly, at Rodgers's store, at the upper end {
} King street, last night, and broke the shalt {
the wagon. Ogden was thrown out and brok
the small bono 10 lis right foot. DR.. Lew
rendered the necessary surgical assistance.
II your constitution is broken down, or .yo
t Gnd it necessary TO purify and cleanse tt
:. blood. use DR.. Bulls Blood Mixture.
l MEssRs. HARLOW Bros. have determine
D to extend their Wholesale business, and hay
/ secured the services of Mr.. i. g. SWain e, vel
Known 10 tho grocery trade. who will SOLICIT II
the House with which he has been copnecte
Messrs. Harlow are among The most enterpri
ing of our merchants, aud, 10 extending their on
8 business, will try to induce trade to our cit
!. 10 which We hope they may be emminentIy su
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