Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-05

ing the class. Addresses were also made by
Mr.. Robt. Bell and Rev. Mr.. Davis.
After the addresses, Amanda Thompson in
behalf of the class and in very appropriate
speech, presented Miss Stratton with hand
some CODY of Methodist hymns, to which Miss
S. replied; after which the whole school sang
"Away with needless sorrow,' and the audi
ence dispersed ........ ...
CANAL NEws.-The boat Hawk, of the Con-
solidation Company sunk in Cumberland level
on the lst inst
The American CompaDys boat j. S. Fox
which sunk in Big Pool, has been raised.
The boat A. Wisson of the Georges Greek
Company sunk in the Tunnel on the End inst
None of these accidents occasioned any In
terruption to the navigation of the canal, and
boats arc arriving and departing freely
FINE VEHICLE The splendid new passen-
ger coach, for some time under way at the shop
of the Washington and Ohio Railroad, i'll Alex
andra has been completed and put on the
road. Master builder Harrison and his most
capable adjuncts deserve the utmost credit 1or
this truly credtable and admirable specimen OF
Virginia handi work. The inside finish, the
general getting I'D, and the ornamental paint,
Ing on the outside all betray the presence OF
master workmen. -Ikamilon Enterprise
SENT HoME.-A glass blower mailing from
Martinsburg but who came here from Baltl-
more, suffering from epilepsy, was taken to
the station house yesterday, but was sent OIL
his way home by subscription taken up Tor
him among few of the German residents OF
the city.
RIVER NEws.-A coal schooner is reported
aground in Nanjemoy Reach, with lighter
along side.
a pungy boat with Il cargo ofwood, is ashore
at Lower Cedar Point, having lost her deck
load
u. S. DISTRICT COURT. The U. S. District
Court, Judge j. G. Underwood presiding, met
again at 10 o clock this morning, but took re-
cess until o'clock p H., when itreassembled,
and after entering some pleas in bankruptcy,
adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning
REARREsTED. Capt. James McCracken, Of
the schooner -Four Boys, arrested last Friday
night, for completely in the supposed murder
of colored man named Silas johnson, and re-
leased on bail, was rcarrested on Monday night
and committed to Jail on the same charge.
MOONLIGHT EXCURSION PosTpoNED.-The
moonlight excursion of the Sunday School Of
the NJ. f. Church South, to have been made
last Monday night, has been postponed until
the later part of the month, Of which due notice
will be given.
TIE DOG CART.-Thc rounds Of the dog
cart have been discontinued for the present.
One hundred and five of the unfortunate ami
mails were captured and taken to the pound,
from which but few will ever emerge.
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4 MODEL SToREKEEPER.-Ag gentleman who
has been keeping store on King street for
the last forty years, closed his business last
week, having worked of his entire stock, with
the exception of SIT worth of new goods.
A NUISANCE The noise made by the COWS
and calves detained over night in the cattle pen
at the depot of the O., a. Il NJ. R. R. is COM
planned of very much by residents of that
locality.
THE WEATHER. We have had for several
days past refreshing rains, accompanied with
considerable lightning and thunder. The grow
ing corn is in fine condition.
KILLED.--A man named Cartain, near
Drover's Rest, Georgetown, on Monday last,
was struck and killed by lightning.
COUNTY CoURT--Judge r. H. CochrrMe
presiding Y EsTERDAY' PROCEEDINGS JET
terson vs. Chaunccy; dismissed agreed.
Entwisle VS.. Cookson; dismissed agreed, with
leave to other party to rcnstate suit.
j. A. Fosters administrator vs.. A. Ii. More
head defendant pleads nil debit, and filed
petition. m
W. j. Minor VS.. Thomas Thompson on
forthcoming bond; jury and verdict for deten-
dant.
Francis NJ Mills was appointed Township
Clerk for Jefferson Township vice j. l.. Peter
son, who failed to qualify
W.. f. Carter was appointed Collector OF
Jefferson Township vice Willis Thomas, who
failed to qualify.
T.B. j. Frye was appointed Justice Of the
Peace for Washington Township vice Thomas
Dawson, who failed to qualify.
Rules were issued against W. Ii. Sherrer: r.
II. Donaldson, &. w. Donaldson, r. Marcy,
j. S. Marcy, John Stephenson, Richard
Lloyd George Bumgardncr and John Robert
son for failing to appear as grand Jurors.
Rules were issued against William Ball,
Philip Rockford, r. r. Eeitch, Samuel Titus,
G.. A. Donaldson, c. Fl. Bcrch and Thomas
Dawson for failing to appear as petit jurors.
The usual allowances were granted and the
Court adjourned till Court in course
MAYORS OFFlcE.--Bcvcrly Digs, colored,
and Joseph Tatsapaugh fordisordcrly conduct,
were dismissed.
Sarah Myers for robbing man named Al
exander Davis, both colored, was dismissed, as
the charge was not sustained.