Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-15

er remarkable precedent to pay this bill
This person had been-recalled by the Govern
ment, and had snapped his fingers at it, stayed
in Mexico six months longer. and now asks t.
be paid the salary for that time of grade high
CT than that to which he had been appointed
Mr.. Thurman said nothing seemed to bt
clearer than that Mr. Trist was not entitled t.
| any pay by reason Of his own merit. lie die
not think that in all the history Of the world, ;
diplomatic representative had bid defiance tt
his government when he was recalled, ant
months after his diplomatic functions lac
ceased, to attempt such an important matter
as the negotiation of a treaty OF peace. General
Scott ouarrelled with Mr. Trst probably be
cause he desired to make the treaty himself,
and finally Mr. Trist was sent home under 4
technical arrest. If he had acted as he had, il
any other country, he would have been punish
ed The Government condoned his offence by
accepting his work.
Mr.. Fowler said General Scott and Mr. Tris
acted together, and were not on untriendly terms
and as the Government had accepted the work
Of Mr.: Trist, it would be dishonorab!e not t'
pay him:
The bill was then passed-yeas q, nays H.
ALEXANDRIA AND MARYLAND FERRY Con-
pANY.-At the annual meeting of the Alexan
dria and Maryland Steam Ferry Company, held
at the rooms of the Corn Exchange, yesterday,
g. Y. Worthington. esd, was called to the
Chair and Jno. j. Jameson appointed Sccre-
taw. Mr. Wheat, President of the Company,
read the repart Of f he Drectorsas follow: which
was adopted
YEARLY STATEMENT.
Steamer Virginia IN account riM b. Wheat.
Feb. l. 1870 To balance due at per acct.
rendered ,........."....... So 81
Per amount disbursed to lst
February, 1871 ............ 2S4l VI
Per balance OH hand. ........ 4N y
$685. G2
Feb !, 1871, BY cash received from MI
sources to DATE. $500 "
By balance. 40 p
or the above receipts 1890 was made off the
route There is yet due $50.
Mr.. +. s. Leadbeater rendered his reslgna-
ton Us Director.
Mcssrs. B. Wheat, j. Rector Smoot, n.
Boush, NJ Eldridge, Geo. +. French and Thos.
Perry were elected Directors for the ensuing
year.
1t was resolved that the thanks Of the stock
holders are due to the President, B. Wheat,
esq, for the efficient manner in which he has
conducted the affairs of the Company.
The meeting then adjourned.
CORPORATION COURT --Judge f. ~ Lone,
pura,ling-CoNTINUATIoN OF YESTERDAY 5
PROCEEDINGS Com. VS.. John Dillon and Jno
Hall; grand larceny; accessory after the Tact;
jury; verde, guilty and fine of s. assessed
against each.
To-DAY's PROCEEDINGS Washington and
Ohio Railroad VS.. Sarah Otterback; report of
Commissioners to assess land damages con-
trmed
George II. Mushback was admitted to prac
tice as IN attorney.
Com. ys. Hugh Latham, Mayor, for an as
sault and battery upon colored boy named
Carter Brookes committed by ordering said
boy who had been brought before him on the
charge of minor offense, to be whipped by Il
police officer; jury and case in progress at three
0 clock when this report closed
ALEXANDRIA CANAL CoMpANY-A meet
ing of the Alexandria Canal Company was held
in the chamber of the Board of Aldermen this
morning, with Capt W. j. Boothc in the chair
and p c. Uhler, Secretary. The only bust
ness transacted was the reference of the con-
tract between the Alexandria Canal, Railroad
and Bridge Company and the National juno
ton Railroad Company to the Attorney for the
Alexandria Canal Company for his opinion as
to it's legality, after which the meeting adj
iourned
No PLACE LIKE HoME.-Last summer and
fall several residents of Alexandria imagining
that they were not making money fast enough,
left here for Norfolk, under the impression that
their desire could be realized more rapidly in
that city. One of them has returned, rented 4
store and will recommence business, and he re-
ports that some of the others are also sorry
they ever left here.
FRIENDSHIP FIRE CoMPANY.--A meeting Of
the Friendship fire company wa. held last night,
but in consequence Of the absence Of some OF
the members of the company, no business was
transacted, and the meeting adjourned until
next Friday night.
The WEATnER.-A bright sunny day has
succeeded the snow storm. There was very
heavy frost last night and this morning a very
heavy ing prevailed.
Posi- OFFIcE--At Bloomfield, Loudoun
county, j. ". Fur is appointed Postmaster,
vice s. j. Gill, ineligible.
POLICE REPORT There was nothing going
OH at police headquarters this morning: nor were
there any criminal cases at the Mayors or at
either of the Magistrates offices. -, :,
NIGHT REPORT Might clear cold and still.
There were no arrests nor We're there any LODI
gers ut the station house.