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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-10

rOMMISSION SALE OF LAND
y NEAR Aide, LOUDOUN COUNTY,
VA.-Undcr decree Of tho Circuit Court OF
Prince William county, rendered ut It's May
term, 1870 in tie suit Of Butcher VS.. Smith, We
will sell, by public auction. to tho highest bid.
dor, in front of tho store of Hutchison y Laws,
in Aide about II IN on FRIDAY, the 2nd
day of september, 1870, FOUR TRACTS OF
LAND, lying on tho Carolina road, in Prince
William county, about i've miles south OF Al
die, composing tho CONTEST FARM " bere'
tolore sold by Z. Vermllion 10 Smith y Butcher.
No. l-Contains OF acres 3 roods and ~
poles; lies on tho west side Of Carolina road
sdjoins DR.. Ewell, G. Bayly and Sarah Gard
nor; is of good soil we'll wooded and watered:
No. 2-Contains It's acres, rood and 9:oa
poles; | CO on the east side OF the road opposite
No. i. The Smith fork of Bull run passes
il. IL has an abundance Of wood and water
with fine meadow and arabic land, and dWeI
ling house
No. 3.-Contains 1876 acres. 3 roods and 1928
poles is Oh tho east side Of the road adJoins
No 2-,he lands of John Poland, .Androw Cred.
Ter, y len, &c.
40. 4-Con.sins about 80 acres; has n dwell
ling house, wood and water. 1t lies on the east
siGu of the Cnrolina road, and hGjoins NO. q.
/. is we'll wooded and watered, with good
meadow and uplands for each tract
TERMS Une.ten!h cash enough more pay
able on confirmation To mako with the cash
uayment, one third Of tho whole purchase mon
ev of the tract sold, and the residue IN Two
equal instruments payable in ono and Two years
from day of sale; The purchaser t. give bonds
Tor the deferred instalmen:s, bcnrlnE interes!
rom date. Tho title to be withheld rs security
or the deferred pay lnentS 49,.
We would say t. purchasers that the titles
ACQUIRED under ssles made by decree Of Court
are among the best and safest of al t!t'es. Inc
purchaser Is relieved Of 81! responsibility lot
he application OF the money. Tho Court sees
10 that and makes the deed to the purchaser so
soon rs he has paid tbs puIchsse money;
EPPA BUXTON,
JOHN M. ORR,
CHAS. r. GREEN,
John L. Rinkcr, Auct. CONS. of Sale.
Loutcun CO... jy 2I-eots
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The Indispensable Remedy.

Tho most reliable and sure euro for malarial
diseases is unquostionably the celeb rated GA u
TIERS NATIVE WINE BIT Frs, and for
persons subject to chlls and ievers there Is
nothing to compare with these Bitters as q cur.
alive and preventive. They arc also the best
tonic and appetiser in existence, and contsin no
alcohol, bciug made of the puro California
white wines, and they are recon- mended by all
who have lied them.
Sold by all druggists and grocera.
X ~ AWSON,
JANNEY 81 CO.,
~ 25-ti Agents for this city.
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Prince VIM. Go Va. July 2l-.eots
UBLIC SALE OF LOTOF GROUND.

In pursuance of d deed of trust from james
4. Piper to me, dated 10Th December 1868. and
duly recorded, l will offer for sale. By auction,
at noon, on MONDAY. the 22d day OF August,
1870, in front of the premises, Lot Of Ground,
in tho City Of Alexandra, situated on the west
side Of St. Asaph street, 81 feet one inch and q
half north Of Queen street, fronting on st. Asaph
street 36h feet, and extending back, with uni
form width, 81 feet 81 inches and bounded on
the south and west by ter feet alleys. and hav-
TERMS,-One-third Of the purchase money
TO be paid on the day of sale, and the residue
in two equal payments at six and twelve months
from So day, with interest and to be secured
upon the property by deed Of trust.
jy2l-2awtd : h. JOHNSTON.
VALUABLE PROPERTY NEAR FAIR
Y FAX COURT HOUSE FOR SALE.-By
virtue Of tho decree of tho Circuit Court Of
Fairfax county, entered st June term 1870, in
the SUIT of Spencer A. Heath vs. Horace Heath 8
admir- and others, / will. on MONDAY, Court
day, tho 18th Gay Of July, 1870, at II o'clock
m, in front Of the door of Fairfax County Ct.
House, sol, to the highest bidder, by public
auction, the following PROPERTY
That TRACT OF LAND at present occupied
by the complainant situated Immediately Oh
the county road leading from tie Court House
TO Hunters Mill, ono mile north Of The villsge,
containing ono hundred and ten acres. ! his
property is improved by comfortable S.aa
FRAME DWELLING, new barn and .RilH
stables, with out. buildings; has large apple
and peach orchard. with ether improved fruits.
This land will be sold subject ~ lease for
four years to small section set apart as q vine
yard Tho other lot il in wood and contains
{! acres. This property is nicely located and
very desirable Persons desiring to purchase
are invited to inspect the premises.
TERMS-One-tenth Of the purchase money
in hard the residue in three equal instalmonts
PAYABLE at six twelve aud eighteen months, to
be secured by the bonds of the purchaser, and
the title 10 be retained until the last payment
is made-the deferred payments to bear inter.
est from the day of sale. Stamps and deed at
the expense Of the purchaser.
THOMAS MOORE, Comm'r.
Fairfax county, je l7-1aw4w
he above sale 8 postponed until the
18th DAY OF AUGUST, at the same place.
THOS. MOORE, Comm'r.
Fairfax CO., iv I1-l-wts
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FEsTlvAL-The festival for the benefit Of
ST. Johns Church, West End, commenced last
night, and was largely attended by the residents
OF that village and neighborhood. From resent
appearances the affair will prove great success.
\ promenade there and back on the new side
walk during the now prevailing moonlight
nights with an agreeable companion would
afford delightful evenings entertainment.
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The Markets.

Gold IL. Money ss4 per cent. Virginia c.,
ex- coupon, G04 new 60. Flour dull and 5alOc
lower. Wheat dull; and la2c lower. Corn dull
aud heavy.
BALTIMORE, August 10 Virginia skies. old,
80 lid DO. 1866 SO bid do. 1857 81 bid; do.
coupon, old, IS bic. Cotton dull and nominal.
Flour quiet and steady. Wheat unchanged
White Corn ll2all5; yellow lO5allo. Oats
I2a1S
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AND SaLE-By authority of the decree Of
l. the Coun.y Court of Fairfax county, pro,
uounceo At It's May Court, 1870, IN the suit of
rsrley Klein, assignee, vs.. CLARK Coon and
Others, shall, on MONDAY, tbs 10Th day OF
August, 1870, Court day. in front Of the Court
House door Of said c; unty. sell, to he highest
bidcer. vi that KAUr Of LAND on which
ssiu Coon formerly resided This land IS sls'
cep,lb e Of rapid Improvement; has 81 acund
nnce OF wood both pine and OAK; suttlciency
Of the land is c.eared; no buildings; contains
ZION. and adioins the lands of tho late w. w.
hllz-y and Others.
JERM5-One tenth in hand tho residue in
three equs! instalmeDts at six, twelve and eight
cen months, with interest from the day OF sale,
~ he secured By tho bonds Of the purchaser and
r,enljon OF title until the last pay meEt is made.
Siam ps and deed to be paid for BY the pure has-
or THOMAS MOORE, Com. of Sale.
ia riax CO., jy lG-lawts
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ME= NOTICE.-We have on hand o
HS large stock Of Ladies, Misses and
Children's BOOTS and SHOES, spd in order
to reduce our stock, will sell ut greatly reduced
prices. All IL want will dc well TO cali ut "a
King street.
ian 2S-tf w. Is. WADDE1.
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l., r. Y A N y Il a A g A u u NJ
"A No. 43 North ROYAL street.

I,EXAN DRIA ACAD EN- !,
n No 43 North Royal street.
The Thirteenth Annual Session Of his School
will commence on Monday, September ., 1870,
and terminate the last of June, 1871.
The studies pursued will embrace all the
branches ofa good English educstIon' Mathe'
mssics Greek, Latin, German and French.
CHARGES,
For English ard Mathematics, per quarter Of
~ months:
Junior ~o W.
intermediate Class W
SENIOR w
Languages are laugh. by Professors at their
charges.
Applications for admission NAV be mado at
tho residence of the Principal, No. 81 North
st. Assph street. or ut the School House..
aug lC-.f JOHN s. BEACH, Principal.
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AUCTION SALES
Nv Beck, Knox q Kerby

Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers
fTOk SALE, AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
4 VALUABEE LAND IN ALEAAN-
DKl COUNTY, VA, NEAR TIE CITY
OF WASHINGTON, j.. C.-By virtus of d
deed Of trust executed by W.H. Edinburgh and
wife and others. 1ecor led in liber x. Ne. g. 70.
Ito 26S, of tho land records of Alexandris couu-
ty, the undersigned. As Trustee therein ia. led,
will sell, by public auction, in front of the
Mayors office, in the city Ct Alexandria, Vs..
on SATURDAY, the 10Th day Of August 1870.
at II H.. that tract of land known as SEBAS
TIAN SPRING." containing THlRTY-S14
ACRES, more or less, and lying in said county,
on the east of the Alexandria and Washington
Turnpike, about three-fourths of a mile from
the Long Bridge and four miles from Ale1an-
dria. This land is we'll adapted to gardening
and farming purposes. and has upon it a guam
tity of brick clay.
Terms of sale, by consent of the parties inter-
ested will be Ono fourth Of the purchase mon
ey in cash on the day of sale. and the residue
in three equal payments, at one, two and three
years from the day of sale, with Interest the
deferred payments to be secured by the notes
OF the purchaser, with approved security, and
the title to be retained until the same are paid,
or deed of trust TO secure their payment 10 DO
given on the property.
CHARLES E. STUART,
aap Scots Trustee,
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Fire in the Woods.

WORCESTER, Mass, August l0.-News
has been received here that an extensive fire is
raging ia the woods near Princeton.
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LOCAL BREyITIEs -fbe persons who en-
tered boats in the last race on the Potomac,
together with others vino owe fast saicrs, pro
pose to start another racc Boats from Phia
dephia and New York will it is said enter this
race. The time talked of for it 10 come off is
the 9Th of September.
The parched fields were watercd yesterday
evening, early this morning, and at nnon to
day by refreshing showers.
An attempt was made to enter the house Of
Mr.. II. J. Edein, on Oronoco, tctween Colurn
bus and Alfred streets late last night, through
a window in the second story. The thieves
were heard walking on the kitchen ROOT.
The stock yard or barn OF Major Scott, at
Madison Run station,O., A. 4 NJ. Il. H., was
struck by lightning about one o'clock this
morning and entirely consumed. When the
train passed there the flames envelopcd the
building.
The body of the soldier Morrison, who was
drowned Oh Monday evening last. was found
floating in the Potomac near Fort Washington
this morning.
The bodies OF four Of the victims of the late
railroad accident passed through here this
morning on their way North.
The August term of the Circuit Court for
18th inst.
The Chinese Tea Company has opened en-
establishment on Royal street. near the market,
where all grades and brands OF tea can be
obtained.
The moonlight excursion of the Alexandria
Christian Association last night, was very
agreeable affair, though the attendance was
not as numerous as was anticipated.
colored band from Georgetown, in this
city last night, serenaded several citizens.
The colored excursion to Warrcnton to day
was very numerousIy attended
The Superintendent of Police has given 40
tice that no dirt OF any sort must be thrown
into the streets, and that the grass must be re-
moved from the gutter. The garbage carts
will call wherever wanted.
Five car loads ofextra cattle, from Southwest
Virginia, were shipped over the Orange raj
road yesterday to the Northern markets.
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Good bargains 10 articles CT clothing can NOW
be obtained from the store OF Mr. DeaIham,
who Is dispensing Of his stok preparatory 10
leaving for Norfolk, to which city he will re-
move tomorrow week.
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Nv Green & Wise,

[Rnal Estn1e Agents and Auction"ers.
I.UMMISoION EE>' SALE or PROP EkT1
~ IN TdE CITY OF ALEHAN DRlA, v a:
By virtue OF decree Of the CIRCUIT Court OF
Alexandria county, Va. rcajered 1T February
term, $50 in the suit o, VIM +. Church,
pain vs. j. Ws,kns Ct al 5.t 4se atlanta
will selI, On 81 IUHUAY the Z7.h day VI Au-
gust 1871, ut ~ &c &C II. IN front OF the May
ors flee, II. the city vi exshdrln by pubic
auction tn" TO l1Hing K hAL STATE:
LUl: On Prylon street 10 ice:, and run
ming back 20 feet.
TEhMS--Jue tenth Ct the purchase money
IT, be paid in Cash, and TIC realdue IN tnree
equal install mehIs, payable ut SIX, twelve anu
..yhleen months fro the day II sac; Tue ooilu'
of The purchaser, with good personal security
bearing Inter est from The Cas- >! sa.e. I" oe 'aA
en- lot tho deferrc ~ n.:l.ts, "nd Inc pfoPe'h
liable u be resDlI h. IN risk ana cost W ,ho
purchaser upon taiLr, TO comply t,n,;
terms Of 6. !e, and the TIE to Do r"!a'n nina
iii the purchase money his been p"'u. ,,ob.ssr
and COZ, ~ ancing b. the cost OF tno iptnaRT
anu ChAkLE +. ~ I Uhhl.
rNaN CIS l.. SMITH,
Commits iorers.
Ia IA rs -------
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CITY ITEMS

Only few more days to remain open. Great
bargains can be had IN Clothing and Gents
Furnishing Goods at S. DEALHAM,s. VI hlng
street, before his removal to Norfolk
Trunks at cost prices. aug
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NHARLES WHITTLESEY,
U. s. COMMISSI ONER,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR IN
pI)

BANKRUPTCY.
Congress having juat amended tho bankrupt
law 50 that nearly all parties can be discharged
from their debts unobstructed by the fifty per
cent clause, so. called, another opportunity OIL
fers to secure the benefits Of this most effective
and permanent measure of rolof The above
named will make bankrupt business specially;
will procure discharges on the most moderate
terms, and transact all business in that line ut
prices which cannot fail to be satisfactory. Be-
ing u. S. Commissioner, he will eEdcaver to
visit the different counties on court days, and
thus save parties the trouble and expense OF
sewers al trips to Alexandria in beg inning and
proceeding with their cases. Discharges can
be obtained here before Register Hill as prompt
~ as in Richmond or elsewhere, and s.: much
less expense to parties 1t may be added that
the Bankrupt act, in connection with the
Homestead exemption, which it is now bel Loved
will be secured to the bankrupt under the bank
rupt law. is tho only real relief now offered TO
parties struggling in tho hopeless bondage =!
old debts. Address personally or by lottnT 1T
No. IL south Royal street. A'exandria liylG ~
CAMP MEETING.
The Camp Meeting ut HAMILION, Lou
doun county, Va, will begin on the 18th or
AUGUST, and continue ono week
SPECIAL TRAINS will be run on The
Washington and Ohio Railroad rs follows
Leave Alexandria Depot daily at O'Clock II.
m. for tho camp ground. Leave hamilton ut
4.IU u. H. IOE iHI'i "''@
lions.
A train will leave Hamilton every night at
10. 30 o'clock for Leesbarg, enabling persons to
avail themselves OF the excellent boarding at
that place.
Round trip tickets at reduced rates GOOD dur
ing the meeting.
Fure from Alexandria to Hamilton and re-
turn $l.5O; fare from Lcesburg to Hamilton
and return 25c. II. II. NAV hH,
aug 4-eotd Gen. Ticket Agent.
BY L. D. harrison, Auctioneer.
TREAT SALE OF JAPAN Els ND
" CHIN ESE GOODS, SEA SHELLS,
SHELL Work, &c, &c, ut l.. ID. HARRIS
ON'S Auction Store, Nc. l9 North Royal st &,
on WEDN ESDAY EVENING, the 10th inst :,
| at S q clock, to be continued on Thursday and
Friday evenings, at the Same hour, consisting
JAPANESE LACQUER WARE,
| Inlsid Worl, in Pearl, silver md Precious
| Woods, Csmphor, Wax Sandal and BAN boo
Cabinets,
Work BIKES, Caskets Card Receivers,
Trays, paror Fireworks.
Fire Proof Tea POTS,
Handk erchief LAcc, Glove and jewel Boxes,
| Maps md Pictures,
Beautiful Inlaid Straw Work,
Curiosli+s. &c :,
| The attention Of the ladies is especially called
aug 6-lW
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Boat CAPSIzED.-A boat containing six
young gentleman, Charles WhittIesey, W. X.
Bushby, r. D. Harmon, Frank Slilson, +. S.
Harper and Tim Hauxhurst, who were enjoy
ing moonlight row on the river last night,
caps:zad about half past ten o'clock OFT Cam
cron street. Fortunately they all clung to the
sides of the boat, and their cries Tor help, which
startled the whole lower part of the city, and
were heard, it is said, as far up as Washington
street and attracted large crowds to the wharVes,
soon brought them the necessary assistance IN
the shape of many boats which at once put out
from the various docks, and they were all res
cued and landed safety upon the shore wit out
having received any greater injuries than
fright and a thorough soaking, as they had
hoated down with the tide to a point opposite
the lower ship yard before they were taken
out of the water. They are indebted TO all
who attempted to assist them, but particularly
to Mcssrs. James Coleman, Edward Davis and
Rector Lowe, who brought them aud their
boat ashore.
COOP TEMPLARs.-At regular meeting of
Sweet House Lodge, No. -. |. 0. of G. T., of
Herndon, Va, held last Wednesday night, the
following officers were installed to serve the
ensuing quarter &C. P. Barkley. W. 9. IT,;
Miss Laura Burton, w. V. T.; Miss Mary Nj.
Lsouhardt. W. S.; T. B. Blanchard, W, F. S.;
Miss Emily Downing, W. T.; Rev. }. R. John.
son, W. C.; G. +. Rollins, ". NJ; Miss Bell
Downing. Guard VIM. Robey, Sentinel Mrs.
B. w. Carkc,W d. NJ; Miss Rena Richard
son, W. r. H. s.; Miss Susie Killsrd, W. l..
II. S. The Installation exercises we're conduc-
ted by B. ". CLARKE G. W. z. t., assisted by
VIM. Sweetscr This Lodge is iu very flourish.
ing condition. The MEMBERSHIP numbers about
seventy five, with additions a. nearly every
meetiue. The cause of Temperance is steadily
gaining ground in this vicinity Numbers are
fockiog to aud being enrolled uuder the ban
ner OF Faith. Hope and Charity.
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Sweethearts and Wives.

Essays for Young Men on Single and We'd
ded Life-the dangers Of Ceibacy. and tn 9
joys of true Marriage with sanitary aid for
those who are in any Way untitled for matri
monial happiness. Sent free, in scaled envcl
opes. Address HOWARD ASSOCIATION
Box p, Philadelphia Pa. my 26-3m
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~ X E AT RED u G T. l o n
INTRE

ST lNTRE
PR ICE OF T + s.
Having purchased full stock before the id
vance in gold, we are enabled to sell TEAS
from 10 to ID per cent cheaper than heretofore.
Gunpowder slips, sl.5o. Sl75 cxtra..~"S: 1870
Imperiul 81, Sl.30; 1.5O
Young Tyson, 81; l5O
Oolong, black, ST, 81 10; l.25
Japan, Sl25; ...... l.50
English Breakfast, 800. ! 70
Any Tea purchased from us we guarantee
uuro, and if not satisfactory will be exchanged.
We have also y full stock Of Green and Roast
COFFEES SUGAkS: SPICES; : M IsJ;3
CHINESE TEA COMPANY,
No. IL North Royal street,
aug lu-3t Near the Market.
CT. MAHY'S AGA d E M Y,
= North Fairfax street,
Alexandria, Virginia.
Conducted by the SISTERS OF TILE HO-
LIZ CROSS, will reopen Monday, September
9Th Tho course OF instruction is most thor
ough in English. the Languages, Music. &c.
Board s. Tuition per anuum, with MUSIC" S2a0
'V - without Music. $50
Languages, Drawing and Painting form extra
charges
Senior Clas rs per quarter of ten weeks'"s1S W ~
Junior, . " I: m
Primary, "
For fail particulars address
Sister NJ. LEOCADIER, Superior
.ug l0-ds twin --
g,NUk knNT-Ihe sronges. WAR Ell, 70 q
4 in Alexandria. n. W corner ut frInce
and Uni,,n streets Four stories. Suitable lot
plaster or -four mill grocery, commission OF
any olner business. Apply to
JOHN y. FlhLD, Cigar Dealer
sUg l0-cGGt NO. Il MIG street.
,.EhtY'S MUTH AND FRECkLE ~
TON. u specific remedy for those Brown
Spots ur Discuorations on the Face and Neck
Just received and Tor sale by
WARFIELD Is HALL,
auglH Corner Prince and Fairfax streets.
IIULl1Afr19 FINE TOILET SNAPS"
u full: assur:nont-tor sale by
q. WIN. RAMSAY,
suglO l47 King street.
I)RhAD AMI ca KES.
The citizens Of Alexandria and immediate
vicinity arc informed that thew eau always pro-
cure 1T no 70 KING STREET, corner OF
Fairfax, in Quantities ~ suit all kinds OF
RHEAD AND CAKES.
N 4de from lie choicest brands of Hour ana oy
the most expert bakers.
The proprietor socits 3 trial Of his manuiac-
lures and is confident that those who once BUY
OF him will continue their patronage.
aug 9-tt j. L. ChOMl'
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CORPORATION COURT Judge Lone Pcsi-
ding -CoNTINUATIoN OF YESTERDAY Pro
cEEDINos. - Accounts OF ". l.. ElnIin were
ordered to be certified for payment
Commonwealth vs. Burgett Tut, coIorcd,
petit larceny, jury, verdict guilty, and scntcrc,
to "a hours in the city Jail.
Commonwealth vs.. John Washington, col
ored, information for petit larceny nlorma
ton quashed.
Commonwealth vs. S. p Carr, indictment for
an attempt to commit murder, discharged three
regular terms OF the County Court in which 'ic-
fendent was held to answer for the offence, hav.
ing elapsed since the indictment was brought
without atrial, and ne having done nothing to
prevent trial.
a license to keep an ordinary was granted TO
Edward Quinn.
Court adjourned till ten O'Clock to day.
To-DAY.-Com. VS.. John Washineton-p plea
not guilty-juy sworn and rendered a verdict
cf guilty. and judgment for GO days ronflnc
meot in the county Jail.
Licenses to keep orfinarics were refused
VIM. Davis and Matilda Conway.
Licenses 20 keep ordnaries were granted
Louis Appch and Georg. w. Petty.
Court will not adjourn to day.
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POLICE REPORT. "A man named Dorsey. ar
rested by tho police yesterday, was allowed to
90 up the steps of the station house by him
self, and avaing himself Of the momcntary in
attention of the officer, he ran to window in the
Sc cond story Of the house and jumped out
He sprained hi. ankle and was caught before
he had gone further than the Mansion House
corner
Police officer Nightinpi!l, one Of the best by
the by on the force, had his coat torn on yes
terday by man he had il charge. vigorous
application of his billy, However, 5000 brought
his prisoner to terms. The officers must make
their authority respected.
MAYORS OFFICE. William Thornton, col
orcd, on complaint Of bis mother, Tor disorder,
ly conduct on Vinegar Hill, was, in default OF
the payment of the imposed fine, committed to
the work house Tor 90 days.
William Dorsey. for dlsorderiy conduct, aDd
for abusing Lucinda Beach, was fixed and dis
charged.
James Lucas, for disordcr!y conduct, was
dismissed.
Policeman Nightingale, on complaint OF
James p. Coleman, Jr., and several otners.ior
improperly arrcstng James Lucas and for cru
ely to his prisoner was admonishcd to be m ore
careful in the future.
NIGHT REPORT Might c'oudS, though
the moon shown clear and bright at intervals.
The temperature was warm and oppressive, and
the mosquitoes numerous. Tie city was as
quite as usual