The Evening critic., 1882-04-06
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

Two Cinnamon, supposed to hail from Phlla-
dolphla, were prospecting In our city yoster-
uay win WIN view OF Starting Joint STOCK SHAY shay
at one-fourth the usual rates. Wages are al
ready low enough in Alexandria, and these
mercenaries Will confer an everlasting boon
TO the loyal, hard working citizens OF this To-
caliiy II they would keep their copper. .colorcd,
celestial exaltcdness from this nelghborhood.
The handsome new tug, Gllmor Meredith, Of
Georgetown, was rusticatlng at our wharvcs
this morning.
Mr.. Burdck, Of Now YORK, a temperance or
ator, Will deliver series OF lectures at the
Rtform Club room, commencing Friday night.
Mr. Burdick is a gentleman OF extended fame,
and comes TO our city well recommended, and
doubtless large audiences Will characterize
the meetings at the Reform Club room.
The Rev. W. W. Foreman the muchliked
pastor OF the colored Methodist Church, has
been transferred TO Winchester Va. The
Rev. 2. g. Walker VIII take charge of this pas
torate.
Yesterday evening THE CRITIC representa-
tive, while strolling around, lit Into the I'M
mcnse foundry and machlne-shop establish
ment of Jcnnison 4 Collins. Tho enterprising
Arm was found to be pressed, even with full
force OF hands, 10 flll existing orders. hand
some lot Of window-cap castings and other
pieces TO be placed on a building TO be erected
for Mr.. Hudson were on exhibition. This nrm
made the castings for the new additions TO
Portner's brewery, and also for a private
dwelling erected by the same gentleman, and
they constantly have orders from Washington
and towns far in the interior Of Virginia.
Mr. Hudson, the druggist, and one OF the
most cnterprising young business men of Alex
andrla, is preparing to erect an ornamental
ihreestory brick building on King street, al
iacent 10 his present place of business. Mr..
George Jones has the contract for complet-
ing 1t.
BY curious substitution OF the letter Gu -
for an "n," the name of Mrs. Hansman was
made to read Hausman In yesterdays CRITIC
The little 14-months old son OF Mr.. +. J.
Pollard fell from the second-story window OF
his residence yesterday evening. DR., Lewis
was hastily summoned, and rendered medical
relief to the little one. The child was much
better this morning, and It is supposed that a
few days Will see II all right.
Mr.. John Campbell, who was seriously Ill at
his residence, on Wilkes street, died at 10 40
O'Clock last night. Deceased was well:known
citizen OF this city. He was p. g.. OF Sarepta
Lodge, /. o. o. f., and member OF Andrew
jackson Lodge of Masons. Mr.. Campbell
during n long life, has held many prominent
public positions and dies deeply regretted by
q large circle of friends and the public al
large.
Reports TO the contrary Notwithstanding, nc
new cases Of smallpox have developed IN
| Alexandria.
The staton-house was again empty this
morning. Louis Boswell, the individual ac
| cused Of being supernatural, was brought be
| fore the Mayor yesterday. He was clearly
| and disorderly drunk andlned $5; in default
| OF payment he was sent TO jail. Only TIVE
| tramps called up for lodging last night
The Corporation Court, Judge Meade pre-
| siding, adjourned from Wednesday unit
| Saturday.
Four marriage licenses were issued in Alex
| andria for the month OF March.