Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-18

killed Andrew Causey, of Prince George eoun-
nv. VIM. G.. Strange, of Fluvanna. nephew
Of Col. Strange, of Gordonsvie, and colorcd
fireman, name unknown.
The Leesburg Building Association, with
upwards of 400 shares subscribed, was organized
on Tuesday night last by the election of the
following officers: F. NJ Henderson, Presl-
dent; r. NJ. Bentley, Secretary; K. 5. Doug
las, Treasurer.
The trial Of ex-Mayor George II. Chahoon,
for the Haunstein forgery, commenced in Rich
mond yesterday, i'll the Hastings Court, and
attracted very little interest He is defended
by Judge Crump and Gov Wells, and prose
cuted by Capt. George Wise.
Col. j. NJ. McCue, of Augusta, camc very
near losing his life few days ago, i'll consc-
quence of blind horse which he was riding
leaping down a precipicc. The horse was killed.
r. j. Y. White, formerly OF Loudoun, was
a candidate for the United States Senate be-
fore the Legislature Of Arkansas Ex-G0ver-
nor Clayton was elected
The Orange county authorities compensated
the colored men for their efforts in saving the
Orange Court House from being burned on the
day Of the fire.
The dying request of the late Rev. John
Grammer was that no obituary notice Of him
should be published save the simple announce
ment of his death.
The next meeting of the Baltimore Annual
Conference Of the NJ F.. Church, South, is to
be held in Warrcnton.
Pneumonia is prevailing to an alarming ex
tent in the upper end of Shenandoah county.
The Danville Times is jubilant over the state
of the tobacco market.
OATH OF OFFICE.-Pursuaut to the act pre-
scribing the oath of Office approved by Gov.
Walker, March Is, 1870, the twelve months
having expired, from and after to-day the fol-
lowing will be the only oath of office required
in Virginia:
Il, -, do declare myself citizen of the
Commonwealth Of Virginia, and do solemnly
swear (or affirm that will support and main
tain the Constitution and laws of the United
States and the Constitution and laws of the
State of Virginia; that [ recognize and accept
the civil and political equality Of all men before
the law, and that I will faithfully perform, the
duty Of to the best OF my ability
So help me God.
WASHINGTON TTEMs-It is stated that the
President will probably send to the Senate his
nominations for the highest branch otthe new
territorial legislature on Monday.
There has been lately established u manutac
tory Of electric bells and clocks, and it Is con
templated to erect a clock tower, from which
all clocks in Washington can be run so as to
keep accurate time. and the expense and ammo
vance of winding is avoided.
Judge VIM F. Purcell, formerly Judge Of
the Orphans Court, in this city, announces
himself a candidate for the place of Delegate to
Congress under the new territorial BILL
OLD AdE.-We record to-day the name Of
one from the county Of Amherst who, we be-
lieve, is the oldest person in Virginia. She was
born in the county of Orange on the 18th day
Of December, l762, and IS now los years and
months DID, At the age Of 2G she became
the second wife of Edmond Davis, rcyolu
tionary soldier, from Gouchand. Her husband,
who was several years her senior, has been
long since dead. Her maiden name was Milly
Fitzgerald. She has several children alive, the
youngest being now Is years old. She has Il
large number of grandchildren, great grand
children, &C. The T. S. Government pays
her all annual pension Of $50
METALLIC Ice PITCHERS The Boston Tiues
says:-The chemical papers are now discussing
the use of metallic ice pitchers. 1t has been
found that they give off lead poison, existing
in such quantities sometimes as to be harmful.
DR.. Hayes, the state assayer: has made exact
and careful observations on the subject and
communicated the results to the public. OBJ
servation shows that lead poisoning IS quite
frequent by the use Of water from these
pitchers, indicating that great care is to be
exercised, and also that the element Of galvanic
action should he take into the account when
providing for the use of metals in contact with
water.
INEBRIATEs -The Cincinnati Gazette says
of the habitual inebriatc that, whether he
is capable or incapable the propriety of taking
him into custody is all the same. If incapa-
BILE, it is wrong to leave him at large and in the
control of property and family He should be
taken and put under treatment to restore hrm
to his right mind Meanwhile, says the GA
2ette, guardian should be appointed over his
property, and if capable the drunkard should
be held responsible, and therefore, should be
taken into custody as penalty.
CONTRACT AWARDED. Tor fresh
and corned beef and mutton for sale and issue,
were opened by MajorG. Bell, c. S., L. 5. A.,
yesterday The bid off. T. Varnell, offering
fresh beef for sales at IL 9l-l00 cts per pound,
fresh beef for issues at 10 6ll00 cts. per pound,
mutton at Is 9l-lO0 cts. per pound, and corned
beef at 10 cts. per pound, was accepted
Washington Star.
The Newark, New Jersey, Advertiser, Il Re-
publican paper of influence, speaking Of the
condition ofits party, says:-"We cannot dis
guise the existence of crisis in the life of the
party. 1t has lost its old power, and lis refor-
matory mission is pretty we'll ended. > And
then it adds What the Republican party
needs no,c is an absolute purity of administra-
ton.
Yesterday David Reeves, we'll known as being
prominently connected with the iron business