Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-02
LOCAL MATTERS,

,ngtoa, D. C., Jan. 2. l878-l0:3O q. H.
For the Middle Atlantic States and New Fog
land, stationary or falling barometer, cooler
northerly, shifting to warmer southwest and
southeast winds, increasing oloudiness, followed
10 the northern portions of these regions by
snow CT rain, With northerly winds.
PRESENTATION AND DEcL1NATloN.-At q
meeting of the Commercial Exchange, held
this morning, tho president, MI. J. +. Beck
ham, for the association and others doing bust.
ness on tho wharf. presented to Mr.. Ryan. the
track agent of the Virginia Midland Railroad,
silver watch, az slight testimonial OF their
regard for bin as Jealous and faithful officer,
hoping that he would receive it 10 the same
kind spirit 10 which it WAS offered. MIR. Ryan
10 appropriate language returned his thanks tor
the appreciation Of bis eersices by the merch.
ants and business meo of Alexandria, and the
knowledge of the fact that bis efforts to dis
charge bis duties had met the approval OF these
With whom he came 10 daily contact, yet he
said he must d. cline to receive the watch, aud
he did 81 beoaus, he felt that being public
officer it was bis duty to be entirely free from
any obligation whatever to those with whom be
had business, aud because if he should receive
the present be feared he would be unabl to
discharge bis duties 10 future as he bad done
10 tho past. Capt. Hooe explained to MIR.
Ryne that this was a presentation not from any
particular individual or party, but from bust.
ofss men generally. AID that there was not the
slightest Improperly 10 bis receiving 1t, and
| hoped he would do 30. MIR. Ryan, however,
| turning thanks said be felt it was his duty 10
decline the present.
THE CANAL The Cumberland Alleganian
says
A business gentleman of this city has Just re-.
turned from below, where he met Mr. German
and the canal officers at Harps.'s Ferry, wh)
had Just arrived there from a personal inspec'
ton Of the canal from Georgetown to Hsrpers
Ferry. driving all the way on the tow-path;
They found the work of repair to have been well
done, and the canal may bs said to be al.
most in navigable order from Point of Rocks to
Georgetown.
Now stone of Immense sizs dressed at Wood.
stock and transported to Sandy Hook on the
railroad, will bs conveyed thence to the several
locks along the line whore they will DO required.
A large amount of lumber hiss also been shipped
to Sandy Hook. whera preparations are making,
for replacing canal bridges and rebuilding OF
scows destroyed by the Fl bod
The officers were we'll pleased with the pro.
gres of work. and assert that the canal will be in
good condition for the shipment of coal at the
ususl time CT the opening in the spring.
The work on the Cumberland division is pro-
crossing rapidly. and the water is on the levels
from here to Oldtown. The repair hands are IS
far down as mile bfl ow Oldsown. and but little
additional work will be required between
Cumt ecisnd and that point
HYDRAULroN FIRE CoMPANY.-The SD au
nua meeting of the Hydrauion Steam Fire
Engine Company vas held, last night. With Il:
L Carue, Vice President, 10 the chair, aud
John Lauuon secretary.
The following officers for the eosuiug year
we're unanimously re elected: President, barJ
Barton; lat Vice President. Richard l.. Carne;
I'd Vice President, Thomas Llnnou; Secretary,
John Launoo; Assistant Secretary, NJ. j. Wa
termsp; Treasurer, Samuel Teunessop; Fore.
man. Henry j. Ne7ett.
Ooe fire alarm was reported since the last
meeting.
Severa! matters of routine business we're
transacted, after which the meeting adjourned.
RECEPTIONS Yesterday was decidedly a
day of receptloos numbsr of ctlzsns aud
their ladies' kept op house, while many 9th.
era received their intimate frieads Notable
among the receptions vas that OF Il. w. Falls
ESQ Councilman from the Second ward. and
his accomplished lady, who entertained large
pumber Of friends at their residence on Prince
street. Among those who called on tie Coun-
Gilman, were the Mayor, city officials aud the
entire police force, who we're handsomely cared
for, aud retired with loud praises of their host
and bis hospitality.
City Treasurer NJ. 3. Harlow, also received
the municipal officers and many friends at his
residence on Royal street.
FIRE DEpARTMENr.-Au examination Of the
records of the Fire D apartment shows that dur
m
on FIVE occasions aggregatiog three and three
quarter hours. not including the service at the
| y. s. Patent Office, 10 Washington, which was
outside its territory During 1875 the depart
| meut was out II times and l23 hours; 10 1876,
times and l6 hours. These figures show not
only the small plumber OF fires 10 this city, but
also the entire efficiency of tho Fire Department,
as at present constituted.
FRATERNAL V1slT.-About one hundred and
| fifty knights of Pythias, from Washington.
have chartered boat, and vii! visit their trath'
ren 10 this city on Tuesday night Dext. They
will be received at the ball Of Otcntal Lodge,
| in Joint meeting of that. and Mechanic y
Lodge. MIR. j. H. Rathboue, fouoder of the
order of Knights of Pythias. will accompany
| the visitors.
KNIGHTS OF PYrHIAs. -Ociental Lodge
| No. 6. Knights Of Pythias. last night elected
the following officers for the ensuing term {:
Audrew Della. P. C.; Marcus Bull, G. Q; b
uoui Nails. V. c.; I. l.. Vac Auken. Prelate;
A. f. Cox. X. of r & 8; VIM. D'rlty. it,.
NJ. of F.; w. +. Vincent. NJ. of E ; A. + Cox,
Representative to Grand Lodge.
| RoUaH TRIP The steamer f. o. Knight,
of the New York liue, which should have ar
rived here on Monday morniue, did not reach
her pier until yesterday afternoon. having been
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