Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-20
LOCAL MATTERS.

LOCAL MATTERS.
WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs-June 20, 1873.
For the Middle States diminishing northerly
winds backing to southery, except on the i'm
mediate coast, slight change in pressure, increas.
inq to higher temperature and generally clear
ing weather.
PRIZE DRILL.-A very large crowd OF people
assembled on tho parade grounds of st. John 8
Academy, at the corner of Cameron and Go.
umbus streets, yesterday evening. to witness
the drill by the members Of the Cadet battalion
for the Dufey prize medal, which was offered
TO 'the best soldier" The Judges were Gen.
W. II. L. Lee, Gen. M. d. Corse aud Col.
Arthur Herbert, and a considerable number Of
cx officers and soldiers were also present The
boys appeared in full uniform, with white
gloves, and presented o very neat and hand.
:ome appearance. They were carried through
all the different marching evolutions including
the performance Of every one that the Judges
could not make a decision on this point.
The battalion was then brought to a 'front.'
and put through the manual OF arms, in which
the boys were also found proficient.
Fourteen boys who had been selected by the
Judges for especial excellence, were theG called
to the front, and again put through the manual,
after which the judges held consultation aad
made their award
The battalion was then reformed aud dress
parade had, during which the announcement
was made, in general orders, that the prize had
been awarded to Orderly Sergeant j. Hoffman
Allen, Of Richmond. The announcement was
received with applause by the surrounding
crowd, and after the dismissal OF the battalion
Sergeant Allen received the hearty congratu.
lafiono of hiu cnmroGnc md DumnrSiS nt hnr
friends.
Both the judges and lockers on we're much
pleased With the excellence Of drill of the cadets
and their soldierly manner Of carrying them
selves.
Under the ruling of tho judges. the oomIuia.
stoned officers of the battalion were excluded
from the competition.
PERSONAL. Charles W. Chancellor,
tCrmerly Of Alexandria, but now president of
the second branch OF Jho city oouacil OF Ralu-
more, was in this city for 4 few hours to-day
The Doctors numerous friends here will be
clad to learn that he has entirely recovered
from the illness that rendered. his trip South
last winter necessary, and that. though he has
az occasional twlngc of the govt, ne Is enjoying
excellent health. The Doctor retired from the
practice of his profession sonlc years ago, and is
now dcvoting himself to the physical and, incl
dentally, moral improvement OF his adopted city
and State His family are spending the summer
at their country residence, near Fredericksburg.
Rt. Rev. L. NJ. Whittc, Bishop OF tho L.
IL. Diocese of Virginia, and Rev. Ii. Suter, OF
bedford county, were at the Mansloo liouse
ito day. They are here to attend Tho annual
examination and commencement exercises OF
1.-THE Episcopal Theological Seminary, near this
lefty, which will take place during ihls and the
looming week. Other distlngul shed eergynen
are expected to arrive to night and to. morrow.
Excursions. -The steamer John w Thomp
son will make an excursion to Leonard tawn on
Monday next, oath instant Cocks MlsAtreIS
Twill perform 10 that village that night. aei
humber of persons from this city arc eSpaeted
Ito be present.
| The excursion of the Orpbcus O,tcttc Club
Ito Geisboro Park, last night, was an cDlo9abic
affair, although the attendance was rather
light.
The excursion of the Sunday School OF the
I'M. e. Church South, on the steamer City OF
Alexandria, last night, was we'll attended, and
ipassed off pleasantly.
The Sunday School ofthc NJ. Il. Church will
live an excursion to Marshall Hall to morrow,
land anticipate good time. The second boat
Twill leave at 6 p. NJ, returning at clock.
1
|ment was caused at Mt. Erin, the farm OF
Samuel Pullman, esq.,, 10 Fairfax county, near
this city. yesterday, by the outrageous behaviour
of Louis Quander. a notorious negro rough; lt
appears that some four years ago MIR. Puli-
man bought a COW. at Sheriff. sale, which
had been taken from Quander, lr due course
|ot law. Yesterday Quander went TO Nlr.Puli-
mans place, put rope around the COW 5 neck,
and attempted to carry her off. lie was only
prevented, after much trouble. by the force OF
,men whom MIR. Pullman had at work. luander
bears very bad character, hayiog already
served one term 10 the pcnltcntlary
CORPUS CHRIsrG.-To.day was celebrate Ell in
the Catholic Church as Corpus Christi. d les
tval instituted in honor OF tue Euchar '5tle
Sacrament. 1t Is a holiday OF obligation, a nd
services were held 10 St. Marys church, IN
this city, at and 10 a. N. The Novena in
honor of the Sacred Heart OF Jesus, was con-
menced at the latter service and Will DC con-
tinued after the o'clock Mass every morning.
fora week.
MUNICIPAL REPORTS. The Finance Com
imittee of the City Council met at the AUDI
tors office, last night. The annual reports OF
the Auditor aud Treasurer were presented;
examined by the committee, accepted ana
ordered to be printed. These accouats exhibit,
ed true balance. for the first time IN several
years, and the officers are to be congratulated
on their thoroughness and attention 70 BUSINESS
FINE FLoUR.-Tbo Paris currespC udent OF
the Baltimore Sun, In speaking OF Chc Am I'M
can exhibits at the exposition. says :: ~. Lne
flour of Virginia. seot by j.: Is. nlek'eo'
of Fredericksburg, is matter OF no ls't;e al
traction to people who almost live ~ bra"o
i,,, rpL;, "a tbo eame fonr for the 6alo