Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-10
LOCAL ITE N 3

COUNTY observation-disclosures
Dogan, colored, charged with obtaining a
horse from Lewis S. Davis, by false repressn-
tations, was recognized in the sum fS2OO, to
appear at the next term of the Court.
A nolle prosequi was entered in the case
of Louis R. Fechtg, charged with shooting
Mary E. Nokes, a colored girl, on the 18th day
of April last, at the depot of the Alexandra
and Washington Railroad.
The Court adjourned sine die.
RoBBERY.-As Mr.. II. Schwartz was on bis
way to his residence, Cd Pitt street, between
Cameron and Queen streets, on Tuesday
night, about 10 O'Clock, carrying with him
bag containing about $500, 5000 of which
was in gold and silver, and 9lOO IN bank
notes, when Opposite the alley leading through
from Royal to Pitt street, he was attacked
by three men, his arms piniOned, and the
bag containing the money taken from him.
The robbers then fed, but were seen by one
or two persons, and, pursued, but succeeded
in making their escape, throwing away, how
ever, the bag and the money, portion OF
which was found by servant of MIR. L. W.
Barker, and retuued to Mr.. Schwartz.
Yesterday morning, James Tranmell, was
arrested and examined before Justice Price,
charged with being one of the parties con-
cerned in the robbery, and sent to JAIL to
await an examination at the next term OF
the County Court.
THE SrRwBERRY FESTIVAL. at Sarepta Hall.
continues to be most attractive, and has so
far proved entirely successful. The straw
berries and cream, cakes, candies, and other
good things are delicious, las We have had
an opportunity of knowing, and for which
we return our thanks to the managers and
when dispensed with the fascinating charms
of the ladies, who have charge OF the !estl-
val, and who are so attentive, polite and
agreeable, the attractions are resistless. Let
none fail TO attend.
ARREST FOR LARCESY.-Ja mes Trammell
aud James Smith, were yesterday arrested
and taken before Justice Price, charged with
stealing dry goods from the store house of
Messrs. Wheat & Bro, 10 April last. After
hearing both were committed to Jail to
await further examination on Saturday
next.
DELICIOUS STRAwBERRIEs.--Our friend,
Mr. j. II. McVeigh, sent US yesterday morn
ing, a glass of Alice Maud strawberries,
freshly plueked from the vines, growing IN
bis beautiful garden, and which for size and
delicacy Of favour we're unsurpassed by any
we have yet seen or tasted
THE EXCURSION To.DAY.-The Excursion
of the Young Catholics Friend Society, takes
place to-day. The steamer Powhatan will
leave this place, at 10 o'clock, this morning.
E,puta's band will be in attendance, and if
the weather is favorable the excursion will
BE- q most delightful one.
OFFICER ALLEN DISCHARGED - Yesterday
afternoon an investigation was had ut the
Jail, before Justice Dom, into the matter
which occurred on Monday, beween officer
Aaula Allen and Richard Hurlihy, the las
ter of whom was shot by the former, rs re-
lated in Yesterdays paper. Justice Dom
came to the conclusion that Allen shot 10
self.deience, and therefore ordered bis dis
chaTge.--Nat. Int.
TRAIN The increase of travel between
Baltimore and Washington, and desire to
accommodate the way travel, has induced
the running OF an additional train, making
tise trains per day from each city. The new
train starts from Baltimore at Is, A. NJ +,
and returning, leaves Washington at 40,
p. NJ.
CoyrIRMED.-T Senate has confirmed the
APPOINTMENT of f. S. Hough. rs collector of
the port Of this city.
THE THERMOMETER at noon yesterday stood
at IS in the shade.
NyORE NEW BOOKS A Nac Latin Die.
vi tionuy-A New Latin English School
Lexicon. on the basis OF the Latin.German Lex
icon OF Dr. C. F. Ingersler, by 6. r. Crooks D.
ID and A. j. SChem, a. NJ, Professors OF Ian.