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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16

~ STAGE LINZ 10 UPPER
AAavILLE-The subscriber sul! con.
iIIGrs 10 oIvey passengers by ms LINE OF
COACHES to tpperville. three times a Week,
m Tuesdays, Thursdays, aud Saturdays Leaving
Alexandra at 5 o'clock, A. NJ ana passing
through Fairfax c H., Chantilly, Pleasant Val,
ley, Aide, and Middleburg and arriving at Up.
p~erviile at ! O'Clock, p. Vi sane lay. Return.
ing, the Coaches leave UPpervill' al ) ]o'cIocl,
4. NJ. and reach Ale andrIa at h~ilf-rast ,, CIV.
ing passengers time to connect vi b the Car or
Boats tor Washington, to take tie mail train
for the North. My Coaches are comfortable,
Horses the best that can be had aud Drivers
unsurpas sed for skill and polIteness.
WIN WHALE{, Proprietor.
feb S-eolm +. DORSEY, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16

la" | have been struck with the lncessant
yea I'm season and out OF season. alanI'"sted by
our Councils IN behalf ot t 2 Long Bridge, as
well as by their strange ind ference 10 he Canal
Which Is q: the greatest Importance 20 our cIt5 I
| thluk no one az all acquainted with our local
affairs will hesitate 70 answer, the Canal; and
yet, Notwithstanding the critical condition OF
the AGueduct, 10 one seems 10 bestOw a thought
upon II; and am told that the loan 10 the
Company by the Council, was OBJECTED TO by
some. for fear that, II made, it might, in some
way, operate IujuTionsly upon the Long Bridge
Verify, we have fallen upon strange times, when
such IA ~ork as the Alexandra Canal can be
made TO play second lidtle to the Long Bridge.
desirable as the latter may be 10 some parties.
| sincerely trust, that, al the coming election,
those who know and care foT our welfare as a
town. will endeayor 20 send 10 The Councils a
large proportion OF persons who have an inter
est in that welfare. aud who are capable OF un.
ders'andIng their duties 10 the public at large,
and fewer of those whose interest IN special
schemes oveIridPs their concern IN the general
good OF the town, and lever OF those who have
come TO Alexandria on account of lts prox-
unity to Washington SEMEN.
fob LIT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16

ksy" CANDIDATES are so numerous, each
attending 10 his own interest, without regard 10
qualifications. | would wisn 10 call attention
10 the fact, that it is a matter of vital interest
to Consumers. TO have a competent SuperInten-
dent of Gas, and, TOT ore, do object 10 frequent
rotations IN that office. 1t requires that the IN.
cumbent should possess peculiar knowledge to
ut him Tor the post, whlca a raw recruit would
gain at the expense OF the pubiIc-tor they have
10 pay Tor his biuuders by rocketing the loss.
Tue present incumbent, Mr.. RoNBuRY has labor
ed faithfully to perfect himself in tue business
and | think il is the sentiment OF all dIs!nterest-
ed voters, that he is thoroughly qualified 10 I'LL
the office. Let us, then, continue him iii IT, and
not diminish the profits OF the works, aud thus
increase our taxes by educating a Superinten-
dent every year, and just as he is qualified 10 act
efficiently, turn him out and appoint another.
reb LIT CONSUMERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16

ssy- TO Ill Voters opposed 10 C0mfent'"as
IL appears 10 be now certain, that a CONVEX
ton vii. b. held. and that II will he attended by
a minority OF The voters. The majority must,
then. either submit to I've ruled by a majority of
that minority, or unite upon suitable candidates
against those whose names the Convention may
present. GEORGE 4. blackjack, Z young man
eminen,ly qualified tor the Office one born and
raised among MS is a candidate for Collector OF
the Southern District, and should receive your
undivided support. He submits his claims 10
the decision OF no party caucus, but comes be
tore the p.opic, confident that by their verdict IN
his favor, the mark OF condemnation WILL be
placed on all efforts TO foresfall their judgment.
feb I6-It AUTHORIZATION.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16

WARNING.-Some petty thieves having
been guilty recently of despoiliug various
lots in the Catholic Cemetery, Of flowers,
&C., with which the affection Of surviving
friends had adorned the resting places of the
departed, we are requested to say that a sharp
lookout will be kept for them, and that Should
they be caught. they will bespt to meet with
the retribution which such unprincipled con-
duct deserves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16

u To THE VoTgRs OF FAUaUIER County -
FELLOW CITIZENS y am before YOU Is a G nd,
date Tor the COMMISSIONS OF the Revenue, ioi
the North Eastern District and respectful, ASK
your support. JAMES hONZi.E.
Eannmier. nov l9-eoff
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16
Near Brandy Station, Culpeper CO, feb '6-eoti

4 CARD-W. J. HIGDON, offers himself
n a Candidate for the renewal of the cort-
dence OF his fellow citizens, and fr the present
can be iocnd at w. +. ATwELL's, l24, King-st.
I'll orders in HOUSE, SIGN, and ORNAMEN-
TAI PAINTING, promptly attended TO. Or
dsrs from the country particularly requested.
feb loft s'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16
By WALL " NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
~ TIJTC n

~ -
SALE THIS DAY.
ARGE STOCK OF FINE IMPORTED
LIQUORS. WINES AND CORDlALS,
BOURBON. MONONGAHELA AND OLD
RYE WHISKEY. AT PUBLIC AUCTION
Owing TO unexpected business arrangements
elsewhere, the Messrs. SiOner X Co, OF New
York, will discontinue their agency in this city,
and viii, on Tuesday. the 10Th instant Ut teI
o'c!Ook Il. 81, al the store No. 1867 Pennsylvania
auenue, opposite the National Hotel, offer their
ex,ensi re and wellsel.cted stock al auction.
We name
Fine pure French B~randies, in and casks,
Otard. ~Seignette and other bIands-Blsqult
tricochee, Larochelle proprietors.
Also, fine Brandies in demJohns and bottles.
Superior Old Rye, Nonongahela and Bourbon
Whisky. These are very fine.
Also, fire stock of pure old Madeira and
| Port Wines
Bordeaux, Annesetts, MaraschiRe, Curacao.
Noyau and Perfect Love Cordials.
Red Seal, Cabinet, Perrior aud other choice
Champagne.
Margaux, Medoc, ST. Julian, and other Claret
Wine; also, by sample, Is one.eighth casks
Rochelle high favored Brandy, and 50 cases OF
Claret and ~Champagnes, III bond in the George
town custom-house
Attention If dealers and others is called 10
this sale of first class Liquors. They will be
sold IN lots 10 suit.
Terms at sale.
WALL & BARNARD, AuctS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16

Yesterday, the vote was taken in the Dis
trict cf Columbia, upon the acceptance or
rejection of the proposed new code of laws.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16

New YORK, Feb. i5.-Flour quiet; sales OF .,
500 bbls; State S4.l56S4.22; Ohio % IeSSa.'
Southern 81 50G$4.s5. Wheat steady. Cofr
buoyant-holders demand an advance-"nl'e
G747nc.; yellow 66GGsc. Mess forK i"c
dearer, Sl6.25GSI6.35. Prime Pork advanced
CSC. $500. Lard frm-sales unimpor'ant.-
Whi>key firm. Stocks unsettled 'um'eriah'
Co.ICo 2l}. Va IS %. Mo. Is s3s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16

v JoHS AMBER respectfully ANNOUNCE nm
sell as a candidate lor The office of Clerk OF he
County Court of Fauquier.
Markham Station, F~auquier Co jan s-eotE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16

1000 h l:ss;v.S fo ssG l5l .sl. BACON By just
Jan IS PERRY, PENNYBACKER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16
The

BALTIMORE, Feb. l5-FlGdr dull. prices a lit
lie weaker; Ohio, super, $40 Howard street
and Ohio, 81 37GSa44 Wheat steady; red
louSIo4; white n5Gl2O-receipts very light.
Corn frmer; white 56c.; yellow SIC. Clover
seed dull, S5.OU6$5.25 per bushel. Whiskey IN
good demand, and firm, at 2l3G4Oc. for City,
and 22a!2lc. for Ohio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16
WALL & BARNARD, Aucts.
Washington. feb l3--ts

BY ). J. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
TRUSTFE'S SALE OF GROCERIES, IL
QUORS, &c, AND HOUSEHOLD AND
KITCHEN FURNITURE.-By virtue OF i
deed Of trust executed by William VI. Smith,
aud duly Of record in the County Court of Alex
andris County, the undersigned, as trustee, will
offer for sale, al public auction, on "Wednesday,
the l1th day of February, instant, al the store
lately occupied by said Smith, corner OF Union
and Prince streets, Alexandra, d large stock of
GROCERIES, LIQUORS, &c, comprising all
such articles as are usually kept on hand al a
general Grocery Store.
And on Thursday, the 18Th day Of February
instant. the undersigned will offer fcr sale, al
public auction, at the dwelling house OF said
Smith. towards the upper end of King street.
Alexandria, Va. all the SAID Smiths OUSE-
HOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE Also,
ONE COW.
Sale on each day to at 10, A. VI.
TERas-For sums OF $50, and under, cash;
for all sums over $50, a negotiable note, at %
days, with approved endorsers.
n. B The books, accounts, notes, &c, due the
said Smith, having been assigned by said deed,
all persons indebted to him in any way are re-
quested TO make immediate payment to the un-
d~ersigned S. FERGUSON BEACH, Trustee.
SzA THE STORE HOUSE is for rent
esla. possession given Immediately after the
sale. Lteb l0-dtsl $. F. B., Trustee.
BY s. j.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
DUBLIC SALE.-By virtue OF a Deed OF
Trust, executed 10th OF April, 1897, a.d
recorded in Liber S, No. 3, page 1862, | will sell
at the Mayors Office, on Monday the ed inst,
at IL o'ciDck, "a valuable NEGRO MAN.
Terms cash. JAMES H. MCYEIGH.
,eb io-aot, Irusfas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16

NJ ANTED.-I will pay the highest price
w Tor BROOM CORN. No So Duke ST.,
mex, TO Royal street, Alexandria, Va
isb i6-eo3l. l. HERRING.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16

Day" We would name Gro. G. HARPER as
a suitable man, for the office OF Superintendent
OF Police. If he is e.. c'ed, he will discharge
the duties faithfully 10 all.
feb lot MANY VOTERS
By To the Voters Of Fduquicr County,
Fellow CITIZENS BY the solicitation OF maDy
friends, ! have consulted 10 become a c ud!date
Tor the oiice OF Commissions Of the Revenue
in the Northeastern District. Ia offering my.
self Tor that important office | DO not seek il as
An office OF honor, but only in d pecuniary
point; and should it be the choice OF the
people 10 elect me, | will try 10 discharge the
duties OF the office efficiently and satisfactorily.
JOHN I KEYS.
Salem. Fauuuier county. feb 5-eo,E
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16

A" 70 DE honest. as this world z g, IS u
be one nan picked out OF ten thousand, a
honesty ami integrity are virtues 10 be prIzed n
the choice of public servants, | offer the name
Of WILLIAM CAMPBELL. one who has grown with
our growth, and strengthened with our Strength,
as Inspector OF Lumber, 10 succeed one who
was a man, take nm Tor all III all, We ne er
shall look on his like again"
feb l6=tE Old CITlZkN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16
AC.

l.,)Dn REWARD.-Ranaway from the
oZOU subscriber, on the 18th inst. my
negro man JOHN HARRlSS-he is about 80
wears OF age; about six feet nigh, brown cam
~plexion, fue appearance, good countenance,
straight and we'll proportioned-wears large
black whiskers; frequently has his hair plated,
He had on a large loose coat, one side and
sleeve OF ii slightly s~eorched, and a wide brim
black hat. He has a wife al the Rev. Thorntpn
stringiellow's, and may, probably, be lurking in
mat neighborhood.
/ will give the above reward, if taken out of
the Stat,-S50 if taken in the State, and $25 il
taken in The county of Culpeper and secured,
so that | get him again.
JAMES A. BECKHAM.
Mar Randy Station Culnener co. feb l6-eott
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16

, S0n LBS. MOUNTAIN BACON, for
ZscOU sale by
irb 2 HILL, BROWN & PARTLOW.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16

NOR SALE-We offer Tor sale privately, un-
Il til King George County February Court.
when it will be sold publicly the beautiful
FARM in said County, and Immediately on the
shore Of the noble Potomac, IS miles from
fredericksburg, and so from Washington city,
known as THE COTTAGE, containing FIVE.
HUNDRED ACRES; attached is a fine FlSHE-
RY, and with the single addition OF a Bell,
would rank with any other OH the river.
We sell only for division, the partnership hav-
ing expired in December last.
Terms very accommodating.
With a most inferior force we reaped 1900
bushels OF wheat, and the corn crop proportion
ate. The flats lay we'll and take grass finely.
The higher land heavily timbered with Cedar,
Locust, and Walnut. Improvements sufficient
and comfortable.
The farm joins Fair View, the handsome es-
tate of John II. Smith, now advertised for sale.
and attached would form a plantation inferior to
none OH the river, for profit and compactnsss
Society good, Churches, Schools, Stores, and
Offices convenient. Game abundant, Swan,
Geese, and Ducks, with Crabs Of both kinds, I'M
mediateIy al the door.
Refer 10 JOHN JETER, ESQ on the Estate,
w. ROY MASON, esq, King George Court
House, or JAMES PARKE CORBIN, at Fred
ericksbuTg, Tor any further information.
JOHN JETER,
JAMES p. CORBIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16

BUCKINGHAM FAMILY FLOUR, toy
IL sale by Gfeb y DIS. GWlN Il son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16

rHERIFF'S SALE.-By order OF the Judge
- OF the Circuit Court OF the County OF Al
exandria. | will sell OIL Monday, the l5h INST al
the corner OF King and Union Streets al tn"
store recently occupied by Henry Blondhaem, as
a Clothing Store. a large stock of READY
MADE CLOTHING. embracing every article
usually KEEP, in an extensive clothing establish
ment. Country merchants are invited to at
tend, as the goods must be sold aid great bar
gains may BIZ had. Sale at 10 o'clock. Terms
at sale. +. SANGSTER, Sheriff.
feb ll-eots
r. The above sale is postponed to Monday,
22d instant. +. SANGSTER, Sheriff
teb l6-pOts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16

DIVINE SERVICE will be held in Christ
Church on tomorrow Ash Wednesday, at
the usual hours in the morning and evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16

TXTRACT or COFFEE; Fish lsinglass
II No. Nutmegs; Mace Cloves; AIlsp1ce:
aud Cinnamon, for sale by
PEEL, STEVENS q co,
feb l6 cor. King 4 Altred-sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16
LOCAL 1T m B 4.

ASH WEDNESDAY AND LEST.--Tc-morrow
will be Ash-Wednesday, the first day of Lent.
This name is derived from a custom which
prevailed in the primitive church, for penl'
tents at this time to express their humiliation
By lying 10 sackcloth and ashes. Hence
the ancient names, Dies CiHe'um," and
"Caput Jyunii," the Head Of the Fast.
Lent, 10 the Ola Saxon, signifies Spring
1t commences on Ash-Wednesday, and ends
on the Saturday before Easter; a period, not
including the Sundays, which are regarded
as Festivals rather than EdStS,) of forty days.
This penitentIal season was formerly Oh
served with great strictness; and now, a.
though it should De the constant endeaVOr OF
Christians TO do their duty at all times, and
daily u repent them OF their failure 10 this
respect, as well as Of their positive trans
gressions, they are particularly called upon,
in this solemn seasun, set apart tor this pun
pose from the earliest ages OF the church, to
examine their hearts aud lives, to exercise
the duties OF repentance aud humiliation, of
fasting and prayer, and Of acts Of 5Clf.denial
and charity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16
Congress-,

10 the Senate Yesterday, Mr.. Seward
day, introduce a bill to reorganize the Su-
prene Court of tue United States so tina
the several States shall be represented in
s.id court, more nearly on the basis OF the
Federal population.
Mr.. Benjamin introduced a bill to pro-
vide for the greater safety VI passengers ON
board Of steamboats,.
The Indiana contested election case was
taken up, and further considered.
In the House If Representatives, Mr.
Warren asked leave to introduce a resolu-
ton providing that ali debate in Co nmit-
tee Of the Whole on the state OF the Union
shail be confined to the subject under con-
slderarion, and that Monday, Wednesdays
and Fridays be set apart for general discus
sion on any matter before the House.
"a rne motiJu TO suspend the rules 70 allow
the resolution &c be received, the vote was
ysas III. nays 1873
Mr.. JIG. Jones from the Committee OF
Ways and Means, reported a joint resolution
appr pr;ating $50 900 tor the payment Of the
exp, nse- incurred by tie several lnvestlgat-
Ing CummIttce OF the present ll9ute vi Req
TeNantatIve5.
Mr.. j. stated that the sum named in the
resolution was the amount O! ex penses al
ready incurred and which may be Incurred,
provided that the committees 30 not COntIn.
ne their Investigations. If, however, all the
other committees which are appointed act,
and see proper 10 send for persons and pa
pers in relation to The various matters SUI
m,tted to them, then SlUO,UOO OF Sl5O,UOu
viii not probably more than cover the entire
expenses ensuing :hereirOm.
lie said that the committee TO investigate
tie Fort SDeIiing affair had already czpend-
Gu some $4,000.
The resolution was carried.
Mr.. Campbell asked leave to introducefa
resolution authorizing the President to take
measures for the acquisition of the terrific
ries Of Canada, Nova Scotia, New Bruins
wick, aud other portions of North America,
ard Cuba and other Islands ad jacent there
To-; and providing for the admission of these
territories, islands, &c, into the Union IA
States.
Objection heing mad Mr.. C.. moved to siS-
pend the rules that 1t might be submitted
This motion was lost by the following volt
yeas 10, nays lsj.
A further answer was then received from
Mr.. J. ". Walcctt, o witness III the case OF
alleged corruption OF membc of Congress
by Messrs. Lawrence, Stone & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16

ming george 70 'd leu i<-<a"b
AND AND SLAVES FOR SALE-by
virtue Of d decree of the Circuit Court Of
Prince William County, rendered on the l3th
day of October, 1857, in a suit therein depend
ing between A. Maddox's administrators, PLAIN
tiff, and Thomas S. Maddox, and others, delen-
dants, shall, on Thursday, The 25h day 0f
F,bruary nxt. sell at public auction, on the
premises. TO the highest bidder, a TRACT OF
LAND. situated on Powell's Run, Ia Prince
William County. containing TWO HUNDRED
AND NINETY-TWO ACRES, Oh which Ro-
bert &. Maddox nov resides. This land has
All abundant supply OF wood and timber, is
well watered, and is in a good state for cultiva-
n ton. The improvements are a comforta-
IL bic DWELLING HOUSE, with convenient
out.bulidlngs. AT the same time, | shall also
sell SEVEN SLAVES, likely and valuable,
consisting of two MEN, one WOMAS, me
GIRL, and three BOYS.
TERNs OF SALE Ten per cent. OF the pIr-
chase money OF the land, to be paid down IN
cash, the balance payable in three equal install
ments, with interest, at six, twelve, and eighteen
months, from the day o. sale, the purchaser 10
give bond with good personal security Tor The
deferred payments, and the title 10 be retained
until the whole purchase money is paid. The
| Slaves will be sold on a credit Of six months,
the purchasers giving bonds, bearing interest
from the date, with approved personal security.
NJ B. SINCLAIR, Commissioned.
Prince William Co., Va, jan 23-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16

Boz AMERICAN G.-The
members of the American party, and others,
friendly 10 their principles, are respectfully m
vited 10 meet in Convention, at the American
Hall, Oh Tuesday, 10th instant, at : J O'Clock, 10
nominate municipal officers.
teb 3-drd The COMMITTEE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16

SuEoyE TUESDAY, CHS day. the day pre-
ceding Ash Wednesday, or the first day of
Lent, is observed in the Catholic and Episco-
pal Churches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16
AUCTION SALES.

TRUSTEE'S SALE-By virtue OF a detd of
trust TO the undersigned, from Sllas }. >aun.
ders and wife, dated August LIST, 1886, and re-
corded in the office OF the Clerk OF the Count
Court Of Fairfax county, will be offered Tor sale,
on the premises, 0" the nh day Of dp'H nC1i,
the TRACT OF LAND, in said county, called
" CR.iCKER HILL" with sundry other tracts
adlacen; thereto, containing in the aggregate
abont 2O5 ACRES, all lying about three miles
from Alexandria, on the south side OF Hunting
Greek, on the road leading from Alexandra 10
Mount Vernon.
IT, There are good BUILDINGS on said pro-
Enll perty, ready for occupation. 4 further dPs-
crIptlon will be given hereafter.
TERxs.-One. fourth cash the remainder IN
equal payments, with interest, al i, u AMI 10
months. respectively. Title reserved TIL the
purchase money be paid.
d. FUNSTEN, Trustee.
teb l~6-Iaw4w&eois
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16

The Convention of the American party,
and those who intend acting with them in
the coming municipal election, called by a
committee Of the party, will be held this
evening. at American Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16

Salem. Fauquier county, ieb 5-eo,E
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-16

RELIGIOUS EXERCISES The ceremony of
blessing ashes and laying them upon the fore
heads of the people with the admouition-
"Rsmember man that taou art dust and unto
dust thou shalt return" will be performed in
St. Mary's Caurcb, at 9 o'clock, A. NJ, t.
morrow. THIS solemn fast Of lent, thus com.
menced, will be observed by the memters Of
the Catholic Church until Easter, a space Of
forty days. 1t was announced in St. Mays
Church, on Sunday, that the Rev. DR.. Ryder
would lecture every Wednesday evening, at
/! o'clock, and that the devotion called "Thc
Way of the Cross" would be performed
every Friday evening at the same hour.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-04-01
THURSDAY, APRIL l, 1858.
Court of Common Pleas.

This Court is still in session at the pres
ent writing, "wednesday morning, but will
adjourn this evening or tomorrow morning.
On Wednesday last, the case of IIillback
VS.. Frazee, Tarr& Co, was tried. This was O
case for breach of contract. Verdict for
plaintiff, slO3.
Cline VS.. jerks, an action on account
Verdict Of Jury Sl55 for balance due plain.
tiff.
On Saturday the case ofPermelia Dunklc
VS., Lawson Dunkle-a divorce case-ground
of complaint, adultery on the part of defen,
dant. Court ordered decree as prayed.
The case of Stevens vs.. Beck was called
This was an action for damages alleged by
the plaintiff caused by slanderous words
used by the defendant The jury, after be,
ing out all night, brought in a verdict oil
$500 for plaintiff.
The State of Ohio VS.. Vowel, for assault
and battery, Jury brought in a verdict ol
mot guilty"
The State vs.. Mcintyre, for selling liquor
10 minor. Verdict "not guilty"
]. W. Ely & Co., of Cincinnati, VS.. L. A,
Bratton. This action was brought upon a
promissory note given for goods purchased
of plaintiffs. The defendant claimed S3OO
damages for failure to deliver goods as pei
contract, Verdict not yet rendered.