Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06
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OUTRAGE As the cars on the Alexandria
aud Washington Railroad, were leaving the
Depot, on Sunday afternoon, with the mem
bers of the Franklin Fire Company OF " ASH
ington, several pistols we're discharged by
persons within from the windows, a ball from
one of which took effect IN the mouth OF
colored girl, who was standing near the place.
The ball entered her upper lip, knocking out
two of her front teeth, passing down through
her tongue, and lodging in the floor Of her
mouth, causing very severe and it may prove
a dang erous wound. The ball was extracted
by DR.. NJ. NJ. Lewis, who rendered all neces-
sary surgical aid. Several balls struck the
Jail and neighboring houses, and one passed
within few inches Of gentleman's head.
Several attempts were made by the persons
engaged in this shameful firing to get up
fights during their stay in this place, but
they were most properly treated with the
coolest contempt, and their threats utterly
disregarded.
THE OuTRAGEs committed in this place
on Sunday afternoon, by some outlaws from
Washington city, who came here ostensibiy
for another purpose, but whose very pre-
sepce was dissertation Of the occasion and
the day, should be warning to our citizens
to be on their guard in future. and visit with
proper punishment any repetition OF SINH
lar offence. Such scenes as are enacted IN
Washington aciU not be allowed or counte-
nanced on Virginia soil, and those who at
tempt it, will meet with their deserts. We
give this warning in time. Alexandrians will
not allow the incursions Of the "Goths and
Vaudals" from abroad.
COUNTY CoURr.-The April term OF the
County Cour, for this county, commenced yes
terday. A number of ordinary licenses were
granted, and all the justices summoned to at
tend to-day to grant licences to retail liquor.
The sheriff gave a new bond under a penalty
of $4,000. A nolle prosequi was entered
in the case of Wm. H. Rogers, charged with
petit larceny.
The WEATuEK-THE FlsuERIEs.-Ihe
weather continues delightful ust such as
we might suppose would be most favorable
to the fisheries. And yet, up to yesterday,
there had been comparatively but few her.
rings caught. The run of Shad has been
tolerable. Some of the old fishermen begin
| to talk despoudently--bu 1t is too soon, yet,
to say that there will be a failure. Some OF
the signs are unfavorable, but, still, the glut
may yet come. A few years ago, we believe
on one occasion, the heaviest business was
done between the 18th and 10Th OF April
| Our accounts from the fisheries In North
Carolina and Maryland correspondent to the
state of things on the Potomac. A good
Fishery is so desirable, that we cannot re-
linouish the hope of at least fair result.
RoRBERY--RECoyERY Of THE STOLEN GooDs.
The large brick warehouse OF Messrs.
Wheat & Bro, on Union street, between
Queen and Princess streets, known as the
"Steam Mill" was entered On Sunday night
aud robbed Of quantity Of dry goods, which
had been stored there, belonging to mer-
chants of Warrenton The thieves broke
open the boxes, took the goods out and car
ried them in scow to an old frame house
near the Gas Works, where they concealed
| them in the second story, and where they
were found after diligent search by officer
Padseu. Nearly all the goods found were
wet and otherwise damaged. They consisted
of Lawns, Calicoes, &C., &c
The AMENDED CHARTER Of this city, as
prepared by the coDmtte of the City Coun-
Gil, has passed the Legislature and is now
law.
EASTER DAY.-The Churches in this place
were nil filled with attentive congregations
last Sunday. The Union Prayer meetings al
Sarepta Hall have commenced
Yesterday, was general holiday with the
CHI ildren, and as it was delightful day.
fine chance was had for innocent out OF door
sports, egg rolling, &c.
FrSERAL.-The funeral Of MIR. Thomas l.
Martin, of Washington, IA native OF thu
place,) who was buried near this city, or
Sunday afternoon, was attended ty the ffaEl
lin Fire Company, of Washington, headed by
Esputa's band.
SUNDAY School ASSIvERsARY.-The An
niversary Meeting of Christ Church sunday
School, takes place at the Church, on Thurs
day afternoon next.
CONFIRMATION. The rito OF Confirmation
is to be administered on Sunday morning
next at Christ Church, by Bishop Johns.
| DEyEI.oPMENTs.-The National lntelligen
Ger of yesterday says:--"lt is believed tha
the perpe,ra tors of the murderous assault OIL
Nessrs Reeye Lewis and Isaac EntwIsie, OF