Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-16

York over the Hudson River railroad due here
at $50 last evening, did not arrive until 1910,
in consequence of an accident to helocomoti7e
in the neighborhood of Schodack Landing.
While the train was delayed at that point, IT
seems that one robbery, involving loss OF
100000 and another of gold watch and SOU
in money, we're effected by some parties on
board the cars A ". Griswold, cashier OF
the bank Of Burlington, VT, was the victim
in the extensive robbery stated, and the engIl-
neer of the train suffered the loss OF MS watch
and the $50. Mr.. Griswold left New ork IN
company with friend, with 100000 IN Gov
ernment bonds in the breast pocket OF his coat,
and when the train arrived at Schodack, he
assured himself of the safety of the money.
From that time until his arrival at the Troy
House he did not miss the money but upon
registering his name at that hotel, ne placed
his hands TO his breast, and lnVoluntarlly ex,
claimed; my God, I've been robbed-robbed
of 6O,O0OW Wild with excitement, he IN,
CURED when he could return to New York and
upop being informed that train lett Albany
at l5O this morning he asked to be conveyed
to that city The hotel porter was dispatched
to the stable of R. Hickey and IN few MIN
utes Mr.. Hickey had horse and carriage at
the door ready to convey Mr.. GTlsWold to
Albany. Less than an hour remained in which
to catch the train for New York but IN Just
fortv.nine minutes from the time he lett the
Troy House, Mr.. Hickey deposited GrisWoId
at the Albany depot, going via the bridge, and
lust in tims for him to take the cars tor New
York. During the five minutes the victim OF
this extensive robbery remained at the Troy
House, he simply stated that he had been rob
bed of the money, and had only discovered 1t
upon arriving at the hotel. Hc was certain
that when the accident occurred ct Schojack5
the bonds were in his possession. Ills TREND
went on to Burlington this morning. - Troy
Times, July II.
AN AMAzoNIAN RoBBER.-A Queer fair.
The St. Louis Democrat, OF July s, says
On Thursday last, as Nine. Gulssaz was alone
in her cottage on Taylor avenue, woman OF
gigantic proportions and savage aspect ap-
peared at the door and asked for drink OF
of water. Nine. Guissaz invited her into the
parlor, and was preparing to get the desired
draught, when the woman said she was nun
cry and would like something to cat. Nine.
Guissaz invited her to the kitchen, and was
walking in advance Of the woman, when look
ing back, she observed her strange visitor
draw long cleaning knife from her bosom.
Raising the knife in threatening manner,
the savage woman exclaimed, 1T Is not bread
[ want, but money - .-.,- g. ~. -.
Nine. Guissaz is noted among her acqualnt
ances for her energy and courage, and although
at first startled by the murderous demonstra-
ton of the woman, she quickly recovered her
presence Of mind, and spIinging to the corner
of room, where a double barrel shotgun was
standing, she seized the weapon and leveed 1t
at the female footpad 1t was now the turn OF
the amazon to feel frightened, and turning up
on her heel she rushed out Of the house and
ran down the road az fast as herflapplng skirts
would permit She did not pause to look back
until she had placed good quarter oil a nile
between herself and the brave lady she had
attempted to rob.
TIE AMENDED INTERNAL REVENUE TAX
BILL yesterday passed the Senate and House Of
Representatives, and is now awaiting the action
of the President The section relating 10
banks was left out entirely. All inspectors,
except inspectors Of tobacco, snuff and cigars,
were left out by the committee, and IN lieu OF
the army OF officers now authorized twenty-five
inspectors are to BE- appointed by the Commis-
sioncr of Internal Revenue. The number OF
the officers formerly employed in the collection
of the tax is reduced one-halt, and that part OF
the law which allowed officers to 20 about from
one district to another is swept away. The
tax is taken off mineral oils, and the dlstlers
Of oils pay Il tax now the same as other manu-
facturers. The bonded warehouse system re.
mains as it passed the House, and 4 drawback
is allowed All distilled spirits now IN bond
must have the tax paid and be removed within
niue months, or it will be disposed of on Gov
eminent account Wholesale liquor dealers
will pay one per cent. on all their sales. The
tax on grape brandy is the same as that on
other distilled spirits. The metre system Is
retained. ....s- ..- -....-..
WASHINGTON ITEMs.-Argument was con
tinued in the Circuit Court, yesterday, on the
motion to quash the Indictment against Surratt
for completely in the murder of President Inn
coin.
The hotel attached to the Seventh street
Park, Just beyond the boundary line, was burned
yesterday Loss, including furniture Of the
lessee about S., 900. The fire department was
managed in very bungIing manner by its pres
ent conductors. y.s1..
The Corporation Of Washington, has been
indicted for failing to keep in repair the bridge
over Rock Creek, at K street, thereby causing
a nuisance
1t is stated that Joseph H. Bradley, has
brought suit against Judge Fisher for libel,
laying his damages at $50, 900; the alleged libel
being the action of Judge Fisher in striking his
(Mr. Bradley s. name off the roll OF attorneys.
The Ouartermaster General has awarded to
Messrs Gleason & Glenn the contract to fur