Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16
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Limbert, and others, Vs. j II. Monroe-tret-
pass; verdict for plaintiffs, Brent & Kinzer
I plaintiffs, r. E. Scott AID F. L. Smith
for defendant.
Fowle & Co., (use of VIM. N. McVeigh, J
Va. E"glish & Csstleman, non-suit. S. F.
Beach for plaintiff. d. Funston for defend ants
Elizabeth Baggott. VS.. Alexandria. Wash
ineton, and Mount Vernon Steamboat Com
pany-action of trespass on the case, to re-
cover damages for the carrying of Of slave
belonging to the plaintiff. The jury being
unable to agree, were adjourned till to-day.
Tue Court adjourned till this morning at 10
o'clock.
The CHEsAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL during
the past week brought down ninety boats, Of
which eighteen were laden with corn, wheat
and the usual country produce, and the re-
naming sevepty-two with coal. Owing to
the rise OF water, heavier ireights than those
Of late are now navigated. averaging enc
hundred aud i've tons per boat. Receipts
TOR tolls for the week were 81 036. No
breaks any where reported, aud all we'll
throughout tho lice.
BUST OF WASHINGTON, AND VIEWS AT
MOUNT VERNON We have been presented
by Mr. David Haas, Daguerrean Artist, Ex-
change Block, with photograph OF the Bust
OF Washington, from Which Clark Mills Is
designing his Equestrian statue OF the ptter
patriG, and also with some beautifully exc
cutcd Photographic views Of Mount Ferlon,
consisting of view of the Mansion, aud
front and side views of the Tomb. These
photographs are mounted On fne Bristol
boards, and sold BY Mr.. Hass at the low price
OF SIS for the SET They are dedicated to the
Ladies' Mount Vernon Association" AT an
additional cost of 81 these truly foe photo
graphic views are furnished in handsome
portfolio in which they can be sent or carried
any distance Mr.. Haas deserves great credit
for the skill displayed in the execution of
those pictures, and We hope be will meet with
deserved success in disposing Of them
There are few persons who would not like to
possess an accurate view of Mount Vernon
aud the Tomb of Washington, and an oppor-
tunisy is now presented to secure them.
MARRIED IN JAIL--Benj amin Waller, con-
victed OF horse stealing and sentenced by the
Circuit Court, last week, to three years and
six months Imprisonment in the Penitent.a-
ry, was married in the county Jail OF this
county on Sunday afternoon, by the Rev.
John l.. Pascoe, to Miss Sarah McDsmutb.-
We have been requested to call the attention
of the benevolent to the condition of Mrs.
Waller, who desires to remove to her friends
in Spotsylvanis as soon as she can raise
sufficient amount OF money to defray her eA-
penses. She is now residing in small
house at the corner Of Columbus and Madi-
son streets, aud her condition is representa-
as very deplcrable.
CoMMITTEp-On Sunday afternoon, officer
Davis arrested q youth named Robt. Lovelacs
for wantonly cutting in the fnce, with knife
negro boy, belonging to Mr.. John Hoo8.--
Lovelace was taken before the Mayer yester-
dsy morning and in default Of $500 bail was
committed to Jail to await an examination
before The next tsrn Of the County Court
He, it is said, Was under the Influence Of Ii
qaor wien the decd WIS perDetrated. The ne
gro Immediately after receiving the cut was
taken to Dr.. Gregory's o!hce, and the proper
surgical aid rendered. He was not very &C.
verely Injured.
PRoFEss,R MACLEOD TONIGHT AT LYCEuM
HALL.--Professor Donald Macleod gives
another entertainment tonight at the Lyceum
Hall, consisting of readings from the Modera
Poets. Professor Macleod is fine elocution-
list, as all will bear evidence who heard him
recently. 1t is such entertainments. that
while they please are also very instructive,
and should be encouraged.
FRIENDS QUARTERLY MEETING The Guar.
terIy meeting of the Society of Friends cou-
menced at the meeting house in this place
on Saturday afternoon last and closed yester-
day. During the meeting very interesting
discourses were delivered by Nicholas Brown,
Margaret Brown, Samuel Nj. Janney, and
others.
STOLEN GooDs John Ahaern was arrest
ed Yesterday, by officer Warder. charged
with Purchasing stolen goods. the property of
James +. Carlin, from negro, knowing at
the time they had been stolen, and in default
of $500 bail, Justice Price committed him
To Jail TO await his examination at the next
term of the County Court.
Sxow.--Ye.terdsy November Is, We had
the frs. Snow Storm OF the present winter.
The lakes fell ;hickly at intervals during
the dsy, but melted az soon as they fell. The
day was raw and disagreeable.
It will be observed, by the advertisement,
that the annual election of the officers OF the
Young Mems Christian Association takes
place tonight.
FIRE WAsHINGToN.-AG fire took place on
Saturday night, in the First Ward at almost
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