Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05
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The case of E. Ii. Hanford & Co., VS.. Jo-
seph Padgett, on a demurrer to evidence,
coming up, the Court sustained the demurrer.
Caushtou, for the plaintiff; c. Z. Stuart, for
defendant.
la the case of Winners, Bro. y Co., VS..
Crawford. on a demurrer to evidence, the de-
murrer was sustained by the Court. Claugh-
ton, for the plaintiff; Brent Il kInzer, for de
PENDANT.
In the case of the Commonwealth, VS.. Craw-
ford. on charge of petit larceny, the Court
set aside the verdict of the jury, and granted
u new trial.
INTERESTING RELIGIOUS SERvIcEs.-A We
~ interesting service was held on "ednes-
dav night in ST. PauPs Church, by the Kew.
james Loyd Breck, who has been Tor SIX
teen years we'll known and Jealous pioneer
in the Missionary work of the Episcopal
Church, among different tribes Of American
Indians. We were glad to hear from one,
who had passed so many yearsa=long them,
an account Of their susceptibility Of clvIliza-
ton, aid of the rapid improvement which
this down-troden race have made, when the
opportunity has been afforded them. VI the
truth of this we had not only the evidence OF
the staten euts of the Missionary, but a beau
tiful illustration 10 little Chippeway Indian
girl (Clara Mokomanik, "AAtte knye." } only
five years of age, who accompanied him. she
had been in the Mission School at hesabgah
but two and half years; and, at the request
of Mr.. B., repeated several prayers in her
native tongue, and portions OF the Church
Liturev-as the Lords Prayer, Greed, Ben
edict;on. &c.-which has been translated 10.
to the Cbippaway language. She also re-
peated the Blessing, in English, which L.
used by the children of the School IN con-
cert before each meal; and during the GLORIA
Patri," aud a portion of Bishop heen's
Evening Hymn, which the children OF the
Mission School are accustomed always TO
sing when they say their prayers at night,
before retiring TO rest.
When we see SO much accomplished by
comparatively little effort we may we'll be
encouraged to do more for these people; and,
instead of condemning them tc hopeless bar
barism, make greater exerions to Christian
ize them-the only true method Of civillzing
mankind-that thus they may obtain the
best blessings themselves, and become a
blessing to others.
Several hundred children of Christ Church
and St. Pauls Sunday Schools were present,
with their Superintendent and Teachers, on
this interesting occasion; 80 that the church
was filled by them. and others OF the congre-
cations, almost to its utmost capacity.
LECTURE Mr.. Reese's Lecture at the
Methodist Protestant Church on Wednesday
night, was atteude by large and apprecia-
tive audience. We have heretofore spoken
OF this lecture, and can only say now that it
lost nothing by being repeated. Everybody
present was delighted.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT acknowledge the
receipt from the Fair, at Sarepta Hall, OF
quantity of good things" Those who are
fond of Ice Cream, Jelly, Cakes, Candies,
&c and "all the delicacies of the season."
can find them no where better than at the
fair.
Sxow.--It showed yesterday, but the snow
melted as soon as it fell
DISTRESSING CALAMITY.-We regret to
learn that distressing calamity occurred n
Saturday morning last in the northern part OF
this county. A house on the land Of Col ;.
NJ Ball, occupied by servant woman be.
longing to Miss Lucy Ball, caught fire on TIE
morning in question and before assistance
could be rendered it was entirely consum-
ed, and sad to relate child, only few
months old, was burnt up in the building -
There were no persons except some young
children about the house, and it is supposed
that they were playing with the hre, ana
thus communicated it to some part Of the
furniture or building - Fdirfar Ne~S.
WINES LIQUORS. &c-By virtue OF a
w deed of trust executed by George w.
Harrison. on the 9th instant. offer for sale an
extensive assortment OF WINES. LIQUORS,
SEGARS and GROCERIES: heavy stock OF
FISHERMEN'S ROPE. POWDER and SHOT,
&c &c. The Aforesaid stock will b- offered
for a short time al private sale at reduced prl-
ceS after which. the whole will be closed ont at
auction The books, accounts, notes &c, due
said Harrison. being embraced in said deed all
persons indebted 10 him are requested 10 make
prompt settlement, with the Undersigned
d FUNSTEN, Trustee.
Mr.. JOHN I. YOUNG, is authorized TO re-
ceipt for any monies paid.
ian 27-eolm D. FUNSTEN, Trustee.
FSPECIAL NOTICE-Our sincere thanks