Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-03
INA PREDIcAArENT.-D the Commence

menu EAcTClseS VI w. uAo'J . 4Ae"oenJ, a.
Liberty Hall, last Friday, some boys got up
into the loft, and were walking about over the
PEOPLES head. The venerable sexton Of St.
Mary's Church went up to drive them down,
when some scaccgrace, who was probably In
dcbtcd to the old gentleman for some good ae-
vice or more striking admontion as to his de-
pertinent in church, took away the ladder, and
when he went to descend left him in predica-
ment with his legs hanging through the trap
door, to the great amusement of the boys whom
he has often occasion to keep in order.
CELEBRATION AT GUILFoRD.-Capt. II. Ii.
Garrett, and number of other citizens at Gull
ford Station, point on the Washington and
Ohio railroad, in the direction Of Lecsburg,
have arranged for celebration at that; place
tomorrow. Capt Il. c. Townsend and other
speakers will be in attendance Trains leave
Alexandria at $40 4. H., returning IN time Tor
the last boat to Washington.
THE WEATHER is very warm again To-day
in the rays of the sun, was one OF the warmest
days we have had this summer.
COMPLAINT is made of the use OF sings, by
hovs in the streets. Lamps and windows have
been broken.
limited STATES CouRTs-The District Court
of the United States for the Eastern Dis
trict of Virginia WAS opened at noon to-day,
Judge Underwood presiding. The only buSl-
ness transacted WIS the filing of exceptions t"
the reports of sales in several cases made by the
assignee in bankruptcy, which were hcarq ana
Iisn1scd of The Judge then opened the United
States Circuit Court for this district and the
case of Alexander Hay vs.. james 5. French
Coming up a motion was made by defendant to
dismiss plaintiffs bill for want of jurisdiction,
and for 4 continuance which motion was granted:
J. B. Stewart appeared us counsel for plaintiff,
and L. s. Taylor for defendant. Among the
LAWYERS present were the following X. L. Dan
icl L. H. Chandler Judge Morton, MI. Dun
lar John Johns, ir, James Barbour, and Mr..
Leakr.
County CoURr-Thc July term Of the County
Court for this county, Judge r. H. C"ckcrlllc
presiding, commenced this morning
An account Of n 5. Wright, acting coroner,
WAS ordered to be certified for payment.
Commonwealth vs. Samuel Birch-trrspass-
mol pros.
Commonwealth vs. John a. Gowings-for an
attempt to intimidate IL constublc-contnued to
next term.
The grand jury made no prcscntmcnts
Barley Il Tri pctt vs.. Bowdcns administrator
and othcrS-in chanccry-contlnucd.
The report Of W. +. Cartcr--one of the com
missionrrs of roads, recommending the opening
ola road from the Middle River Turnpike t"
what is known us the Telegraph Road, wa:
adopted, and james Gowings Unsupported over
seer of said road.
Hall vs. Thompson-motion on forthcoming
bnnd-jury and case in progress.
Mayors OFFIcE-Henry Rhenengcr,
found concealed in the house OF the late j. f.
Henderson, was discharged upon promise to
quit the city forthwith.
Samuel Day and Gcorgeana Day, colorcd, for
disordcrly conduct, were discharged:
Martha Madison aud Elizabeth Madison, tor
disordcry conduct, were fined and discharged
Reuben Burnett, colorcd, from Washington
for fighting and disordcrly conduct, was fined
and discharged. -, :.
Frank Payne, colorcd, from Washington,
for disordcrly conduct, was discharged. :.
i; +. judy, Tor disorderly conduct, WAS dis
charged.
John Payne, Il boy, for obtaining goods, I'M
der false prctcnscs WAS committed to Jail Tor
further examination He had gone to the
house of Mr. Frank Harper and receiving a
coat which he falsely said had been sent Tor,
left it at Il pawn broker shop.
James NOVEL;, for the murder Of Sllas John
son, colorcd WAS committed for further cXaml-
nation.
MIGHT REPORT. clear and COOL
There were no disturbances IL any part OF tho
city