Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-29
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Martha Daniels, white persons, abd Meuora
Wheeler, colore1, were examined before the
Mayor, yesterday morning, on the charge oil
stealing aquantity Of clothing from the house
Of Mrs. Douglas, on Wednesday night, the
property of Mr.. and Mrs. K. 5. D)ugIas.--
Caroline Chichester made statement II the
effect, that, 90 Wednesday night, Martha
Daniels came in the house where she was, aud
said that there were some dresses, a., IN an
clubhouse and asked her to 90 aud bring them
in, whca she did. They then put them In q
sack, and with Medora Wheeler, walked to
Washington, where they stayed at the house
of colored mao named Carter, until the next
morning, when they disposed Of oil OF the
clothing, except ladies cloak, which they
burnt, being unable to sell, and fearing 10
keep it, lest they should be detected. They
returned to this city, on Thursday evening,
aud were arrested 90 Friday morning. All
of them we're committed to all, to answer
bill Of Indictment by the graod jury, at
the next term OF the County Court.
SALES OF REAL EsTATE.-Samuel ]. McCor.
mick. Auclioneer, sold yesterday at Public
Auction a house and lot, fronting on Queen
street, 20 feet, and running back 100 feet-bd
in by 5. F. Beach at Sl0G.
The farm of DR.. R. Alexander, in Alexan.
dria county, was divided and sold in parcels, as
follows
The Factory lot, comprising p acres, with
buildings thereon, sold 10 James Roach, for
$500
9 acres OF land, to same, al 1911 per acre
IA acres of land 10 same, al b!2 10 pei acre
IA acres OF land, TO same, at ) 25 per acre.
WILD FowI.--The "Duckers" report that
there have been within the last month lever
wild fowl, such as canvass backs, red necks,
and shutters, on the PJtOmac, than usual
Ipdced, their business has amounted to al
most nothing. On the lower Potomac, below
the Narrows, there are, however, numbers OF
Swans aud Wild Geese.
OYSTERS The supply Of Oysters Ter the
last week or two, has been very iimited--but
few vessels from the Oyster beds having
come up--trom what cause, is not known.--
Scyeral loads of prime oysters would now
meet with ready sales, and command good
prices.
THE SUNDAY SCno l., attached to Christ
! Church, had al interesting celebration on
| Christmas Eve. A large number Of children
were present, with many visitors. AHpro-
pirate addresses were delivered, and the
! Scholars ali received christmas Gifts
Masonic SuPrER.--The Free Nasons o.
this city celebrated the Anniversary Of St.
! John the Evangelist, with q sumptuous sup
per, at Tenneson's Restaurant, on Monday
night. We learn that everything passed of
| 10 the most agreeable manner.
TIE WurAT.--Wc are Informed that the
growing Wheat in al this section, is at this
time. looking generally very well--uncom-
monlv so. This is no "sign," however, Of
! what i; viii be 10 harvest time
CoNCERT-Mr. Foertsch, assisted by Mrs
| Young, Mr.. Dawson and Professor S0fgc,
will give their promised entertainment at
Sarepta Hall, tomorrow night. The must
cal mowers of Mr.. Fncrtscb and the lady and
gentlemen who are to assist him, are too we'll
known to require notice from US, and We are
sure that The Concert will prove most accep-
table. Let all the lovers Of good music 60.
CuRIsTNAs PREsENTs.-The "seniOr" &C.
knawle6gc; the receipt of several kind re.
membranes from friends, il town and coun-
! try. before and since Christmas. lie is
grateful for such manifestations OF good
feeling.
ALEXANDRIA BREWERY. - Martin & Gedney
continue II manufacture at their Brewery,
upper end of King street, Superior Ale and
Beer. Ii i5 approved highly oy those VINO
use malt liquors.
By EYPRE.s We are indebted to Mr..
Falls. of the Express Line, for early copies
OF the New York papers.
PAtrick D,yle and Frank LcvGjoy, cherg-
ei with stealing watch from John Schwab,
had further examination before the Mayor
Yesterday afternoon, and were admitted to
bail in the SUN Of 5000 each, to appear as
the next term Of the County Court, to an
sxer a bill Of indictment fIr larceny.
CHRISTMAS IN WAsHINGTcS.--T Police
returns disclose a lamentable amount o!
drur kenness on Christmas Day, especially
among young lads. There were one hun
dred and two cases, all but two or three for
drunkenness, fighting &c. OF these, ore
was boy Of IL years, 2 cases were boys of
Ii year,, cases, we're boys Of lG years, 70
were boys from IL to 90 years, and in all
there were of 81 years and under, Al cases,
or nearly one half. These figures speak for
themselves, and show the necessity of q
thorough reformation iu the habits Of these
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