Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-22

National Government ought to control inter
State commerce. and we respectfully urge Con
gress low 10 session to take this matter into
consideration. !,
After passing the usual resolutions Of thanks,
&c, tho Congress adjourned.
AMUsEMENTs.-Near every scat in Sarep.
hour fixed for tho performance, to witness the
temperance of The Berger Family. The per-
Torrance was first class in every respect, and
all present were highly pleased. The Bergers
are regarded in this city as old friends, and
their appearance is always the signal Tor iull
house aud rapturous applause.
The Lee Socials gave their second hop last
night, at Harmonic Hall. 1t was, if possible,
even more enjoyable than the first. The COM
pany present was select and agreeable, and the
dancing was kept until after four o'clock this
morning.
A grand hop was given by Harmonic Lodge
Knights Of P9thias, in Georgetown, last night.
It was attended by several members of the
order from this city, who report very enjoy
able time.
The Georgia Minstrels give an entertainment
tonight.
Tomorrow. at 2 o'clock, Celeste, the Austria
liam Musical Phenomenon, gives matinee at
Sarepts Hall.
THETWENTY SECoND.-The weather to day
has been az pleasant and warm as summer
day, and as consequence there have been
numbers of people % the streets. AS an-
nounced yesterday there has been no public
celebration, except the ringing of the BELLS II
that may be regarded as such. and certainly 1t
noiso ia to be taken into account it should be.
Flags were displayed on the river steamers and
vessels and on the engine houses. The appa.
ratus of the different fire companies was bright
encd up and shonc like tho sun. Numbers OF
persons went to Washington TO witness the
temperance procession and visit the theatres.
The banks, Commercial Exchange and United
States offices we're closed, but most OF the
business houses were open as usual. The
steamer Arrow carried large crowd to Mount
Vernon this morning. A colored pioneer
club, preceded by drum and fife, paraded the
streets this afternoon.
CnARITABLE.-Mr. Isaac Eichberg, the well
known dry goods merchant, to-day closed up
the account of per centage on bis sales. pro-
missed to the poor, as per bis advertisement.
The amount realized was seventy i've dollars,
which was equally divided between the Ladies
Union Relief Association, tho Alexandria In.
Urinary and the Society OF st. Vincent dc
Paul. This liberalty on the part OF MIR. EIch,
berg is most heartily to be commended, and
will no doubt be OF material assistance to the
charitable associations named, and, through
them, to the suffering poor, OF whom there
are 80 many.
ARRESTED. Tho Washington Post says -
yesterday morning Officer Daily arrested
young white man named Frank Burch tor
highway robbery and assault on VIM. r. Prultt,
,,nto fhn Am Q n
ian grounds Wednesday night Burch was re-
ccgnized Us the same person who several months
ago was arrested and lined for robbing the lock-
ers of members Of the gymnasium He was
yesterday taken before Judge Smell, who COM
mitted him to Jail for the action OF tho Grand
Jury, with bonds fixed at $500"
RAIN AND THUNDER. was quite
heavy rainfall during last night, both here aud
in the surrounding country. Passengers on the
w. g. O. traio, this morning, report that there
was considerable thunder and lightning at
Round IIil q rather remarkable occurrence at
this season of the year.
Nj. p. CHURcn.-Rev. w. K. Graham,
being absent from the city by reason OF Illness
iu his family, tho Rev. Mr.. King. Of the Mary
land Conference of the Nj. T. Church. will ill
his pulpit on Sunday morning aud night next.
t.
pit ability. ------
COMPLIMENTARY Hop-The ladies having
charge Of the complimentary hop to the Ger
man Club, have resolved to have their hop on
next Thursday night aud relinquish the hall
Friday to the Charity Concert for the benefit
OF the Ladies' Union Relief Association.
GEIsBoRo.-Tho pleasure resort at Gelsboro
was opened. lest night, and extra boats were
run from Washington. There were very few
persons present, however, and the party is said
TO have been rather rough one.
HAPPINESS AT HOME. NO household is a
happy one unless there is method IN the kltch'
On. and no kitchen is complete without Doo'
LEY YEAST POWDER. which always proves
reliable 10 making biscuits. cakes, rolls, and
bread elegantly light, wholesome, and nutri'
| tious. ---
DR.. Il. G.. Howard. one Of the loading physl'
clans of Philadelphia, says no prescrbes Du'
rape's Rheumatic Remedy iu all cases OF rheu'
matism, and it cures every time: Lodlle 8
hall