Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-24
By YESTERDAY EVENINGS NAILS.

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terrible tornado which passed over Glouces-
ter county on Friday last, reached here yes
tsrday afternoon. Its track was from east
to west, Il was funnel shaped, and is repre-
sented AZ having been about one hundred feet
wide. When first seen 1t WAS coming from
the direction of the Bay. it then entered the
mouth Of York river and passed over Glou-
cester Point, which is immediately opposite
the famous little town of York As it whirl-
ed past the Point it upset the ferry boat
and an old negro man, who for thirty years,
had managed the ferry, was drowned; his
assistant escaped by clinging to the boat
1t then took it's course through the coun-
ty, meeting first the residence of Capt. VIM.
Holiday, Sears Greek. it speedily demoiish-
ed the chimneys and all prominent projec-
tons, blew his large barn from its founda-
tion, u smaller barn was blown over all the
other out houses, and even the fruit trees
were upset aud destroyed, while a very large
tree near the barn was torn up by the roots.
A large harm and shed on the farm of Mr.
Benz. Rowe. were torn literally to pieces;
a corn shelter which was in this house, was
afterwards found half II mile Of, where it
had been carried by the ''storm king"
4 gentleman name Diggs, SAW it coming,
and had presence of mind to take his wife
and little ones out of the house, which in a
few moments afterward was swept entirely
away. Mr.. Diggs subsequently found
trunk, belonging to him. five miles from
where the house had stood. This trunk
among other things contained $3.50,
A school house was blown over, and the
teacher, Miss GLASS; and fourteen children
turned over with it, Miss Glass received
some injuries about the head, while one Of
the children had its collar bone broken.
In addition to the above, we learn that
nine other buildings--mos dwellings
were destroyed, blown away or materially
damaged, among which was the dwelling of
Mr.. Robbins, which has sustained con ider-
able damage. The tornado, which is repre-
scented as having been frigbtfully destruc-
tive, cut a perfect road through the woods,
about thirty or forty yards wide. and i'll its
course wrung trees from their stamps which
will measure from two to three feet in diane
ter. and which were swept before it like
chat before the wind.
1t is reported that at one time human
form was seen in the midst Of this terrible
whirlwind, who, without power to help him
self was borne upon the wings of the wind,
from the river side. far into the Interior
while all around him we're trees, limbs of
trees, loose plank, posts, carts, barn doors
and portions of fences.
There is no doubt but the destruction OF
life has been considerable, but the gentleman
who brings this information was on the
river and knows not what occurred i'll the
interior.
Walter Land, who is charged with the
murder of Flanagan, in Princess Anne, was
carried back there yesterday and locked up
in the county Jail He has waived his eX,
animation before single justice. and will
be examined before the County Court, which
sits on Monday, the 18th OF july. The ex-
element in Princess Anne is represented as
being intense-Rich. Disp
FAIRFAX CIRCUIT CoURT.-In consequence
of the inclement weather, the attendance at
the recent term Of our county court was COM
paratively small Considerable business was
transacted. among the most important Of
which we note the following:
VIM. Il. Allen, use j. c. Gunnell. Vi. Thos.
X. Davis, Sheriff OF Prince William county,
and his securities. Upon motion for a fine
for the failure of the defendant, L. X. Davis,
as Sheriff, to return an execution OF Fierl ta-
cias. Judgement for plf, and fine OF $50
and costs.
Commonwealth W.. George Minor. Upon
an Indictment Verdict guilty. and $50 dam
ages and costs. =.
Same vs.. Geo. d. Macrea On an lndict-
ment Verdict guilty, and $40 damages and
costs. =,
Same vs.. John Delany. Upon an lndiet-
ment Defendant waving trial by jury, by
consent the Court imposed the specific fine OF
$40 and costs. tor the offence charged in the
indictment.
Same VS.. James Coleman. Scire Facas
upon forfeited recognizance. On the APP
piication of the defendant, with the con-
sent of the Commonw ealth's Attorney, the
Court RENTED 800 Of the penalty of the
recognizance, and awarded judgmentforS $780,
the residue of said penalty, and costs.
Thirty four deeds and other writings were
admitted to record during the past month.
Jas. P. Machen, in District No. l; John
A. Marshall, in No. 2; Dennis Johnston, in
No. 3; John II. Garges in No. 4; Jas. Hun
ter in No. 5, and Alfred Leigh in No. 3,
were appointed Road Commissioners tor this
county, for two years from July Court next,
under the act Of the General Assembly pass
ed March 18th, 1856, and adopted by the
Court at its May term.
The attendance Of our country friends on
the second day WAS unusually small. The
following causes, among many others OF MT
nor importance were tried and disposed OF;
Sam'l. Russell Va John f. Reside. Ac-
ton of Debt. Judgment for plaintiff
David A. Windsor VS.. Orange and Alex
andria Railroad In trespass. This was an
action brought by plaintiff to recover the
value of q mule killed by locomotive ON the
railroad of the defts Many witnesses were
examined, and after elaborate arguments by
counsel, the jury failed to agree. Juror with
drawn and case removed to Circuit Court.
John L. Moore vs. Jonathan Magarlty'
Debt. Plea Of tender. Judgment for PLAIN
tiff for amount of tender, and defendant Tor
costs.
NIB. Watkins VS.. VIM. I. Ramsey, Ac-
ton upon the case upon which an attach
ment had been issued. Judgment for PLAIN
tiff, and q sale ordered of property attached
-Fdirtar Meas.