Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-04-09
LOCAL NEWS.

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motion. D. c., April 9. lS7S-10:30 a. M
For the Middle Atlantic States cloudy rainy
westhsr. warmer aud increasing southeasierly
winds, and falling barometer
HYDRAuL1oN FIRE Goa called meeting
of the Hydraulion Steam Fire Engino 20. was
held last night, with the Foreman, in the chair,
and Samuel Tenneson, Secretary pro tenn.
The Chairman explained that the meeting
was called to take some action on the propcsl
ton of the lessees Of Sarepta Hall to give a
dramatic entertainment for the benefit OF the
Company.
The report Of the committee appointed at
previous meeting, was heard, and
On motion the proposition was accepted and
committee appointed to make arrangements
for the entertainments.
The performances will be given on some even
ing, to be hereafter fixed, aud the peltorme1s
will be the same who 50 successfully opened
Sarepta Hall, after the recent rehtung and at +,
forwards performed The Inebriato's Child. -
The Observation-Disclosures are engaged 10
placing heavy masonry il the feeder. dam at
the feeder level, about threa miles above
Georgetown. There has been leak at this
point for long time, and it is claimed that
these repairs will forever put an end to the
leakage.
The first canal boat of tho season left Cum
berland on Sunday for Georgetown. 1t Is
loaded with lumber.
The Washington Republican says that MIR.
W. r.. Porter, Superintendent Of The Chesa
peake and Ohio Canal, was 10 Georgetown,
yesterday. and in course Of conversation stated
that water would positively be >iu the canal
from Cumberland to Georgetowu by the 10th
Instant, and hat through navigation would be
open by that date.
PREsBYTERY OF CHEsApEAKE.-rhe Pres
bytery of Chesapeake, which embraces
within its limits both of the Presbyterian
churches of this city, will meet at the Central
Presbyterian Church, ia Washington, 10 p,Sht
The opening sermon will be preached ny lev.
j. +. Cannon, of Leesburg
The Uoioo Presbyterian Church will be rep
resented by Rev. Dr. Bullock and Mr.. VIM.
II. Lambert aud the Second Preshyteran
Church by Rev. DR.. Diuwiddic and MIR. Go.
Wise.
TIE SHINN CAsE.-The fourth indictment
against George r. Shnn for embezzomout was
taken up 10 the Corporation Court this morn
inc, The entire day, up TO about two o clock,
diffsrout venires being summoned. The neces.
sary sixteen men wsrt at length secured aud
the court took recess for diGncr. Upon re-
assembling the jury was empauueled aud the
trial of the case proceeded with This case will
probably occupy at least two days.
THE ARLINGTON TURNpIKE-Tne Wash
iDglun Republican sayS:-
complain, is being made BY the residents
Had n
psss over the Arlington Turnpike, 10 reference
to the management Of the road by the turnpike
company, aud movement is % loot to test the
legality of their charter. When the investiga'
ton takes place some startling facts will 10 all
probability be developed
PERSONAL Among the arrivals reported at
the Grand Lodge of Dad Fellows, 10 Richmond,
yesterday, was Nj. Hugh Latham. 2. G. NJ,
OF this city.
The many friends of Senator Witbers will be
glad to learn that his eyes have very much I'M
proved.
DR.. Mofett, the inventor of the liquor regis
ter, was Ia the city TO- day.
CARRIED PASTA we'll known musician OF
this city, who had occasion to visit Washing
TOD, last night, 90 business, being overcome by
Sleep while on his way home % the late t1aiu,
was carried on to Qusntico whence he tele
graphcd to his snxlous family of his where,
abouts. Several cases of this carrying by have
occurred, and passengers should keep wide
awake.
FISH REPORT Tho arrivals Of fish since
yesterdays report have been larger than at any
time this season. There were received about
$500 shad, is. 900 behring's, aud 300 lunches Of
fish. Shad brought $2OsS27, behring's $Sa$S!,
and buuch fish 1920 cents. The sudden TO-
crease in the number Of fish has made things
look more lively on Fishtown.
ACCIDENT "A carpenter named Gill, who
was at work on the steamer City of Alexandria,
now undergoing repairs at Seventh street wharf,
in Washington fell from the upper to the lower
deck, yesterday evening, and broke his leg, be-
sides sustaining other severe Injuries. He was
removed to his home and his injuries attend.
cd to.
CITY CoUNCIL.-The regular meeting of the
City Council will be held tonight. The most
important business to come up Is the reconslde
ration of the bill TO carry out the provisions OF
the city debt compromise. which, 1t is uGder
stood. will DO recommended by the Finance
Committee.
POLICE ITEMs-Riey Lucas, colorcd, was
sent to Jail this evening by Justice Lovcjoy, in
default of payment of costs for killing rabbit
the property of Mollie Moore.
There were no cases at the Mayors office
to day.
CORPORATION CoURr-Judgc e. III. Lous
presiding. -Com. VS. Geo. Z. ShiuD; fourth
indictment for embc zzement; case 10 progress.
j. o. kerby vs.. Geo. w. Johnstoo; debt;