Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-14
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cuURcn SERVICES T0-.naxHoW.

FIRST tRESRlTERlAN Ill
the morning and at night, by Rev. Mr.. McAtee.
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Sernon in
the morning and at night, by Rev. Dr. Bullock.
METH. EPIs. CnURCH-Sermon i'll the morn
ing and at night, by Rev: Mr.. Haynes.
morning and at night, by Rev Dr.. Hough.
METH. PROT. CHURCH-Sermon at II y: m.
and u p M. by Rev S. B. Southerland d. D.
BAPTIST CHUECH-Service in the morning and
at night, by Rev. Mr.. Ryland.
VILLAGE CHApEL-Servce in the morning and
at night, by Rev. Mr.. Lightner
ALEX'A. CHRISTIAN ACCOMMODATIONS
meeting in the 2nd Presb. Church, at 4 p M
Daily prayer meeting in the rooms Of the Asso-
citation, IS King street. at p m.
GERMAN LUTHERAN-Service at II 4. IN. and
3 p. M, ut the rooms Of the Christian Associa-
ton, by the pastor, Rev t. A. Bschoff
TIE DGAru OF Dr. ROBERTS The follow
ing additional particulars Of the late tragedy at
Liberty are obtained from our exchanges.
No further particulars of special interest, in
regard to the late terrible tragedy at Liberty,
could be gathered from passengers who arrived
in the city from that place on yesterday: We
learn however that the examination before
Justice Stump. which resulted in johnson S
commitments developed the fact that the two
first shots were almost simultaneous; and most
of the witnesses seemed under the impression
that johnson land not Roberts as we stated
Yesterday discharged the first fire, though
only the fraction of Il second interviewed before
hi; adversary returned the shot. johnson S
first fire is believed to have penetrated Roberts
in the region oftlc heart, as he reeed and caught
the sign-post, just us his pistol exploded, send
ing the bullet whistling over johnson 5 head.
1t is not known whether it was the second or
third shot from johnson which struck Roberts
side. Before he fell to the ground. he shot
once more but without effect.
No application for bail wlS made by Mr..
johnson counsel, and the commitment WAS
ordered after the examination of seven or eight
witnesses, who saw the atfray.
Dr. Roberts was inferred yesterday evening,
ut : o clock and his remains were escorted to
the grave by procession of the Friends OF
Temperance to which he belonged There
were many demonstrations of gloom and sorrow
in the village
The Sentinel states that the deceased was Il
native Of Louisiana, and that his parents are
now residents of Texas They were telegraph
ed Wednesday night ana informed of the mclan-
choly and sudden death Of their son. DR.. Ro-
berts had been practicing his profession of dent
stry tor number of years in Virginia, residing
some time in Alexandria, sometimes in Bristol.
and visiting Liberty frequently on professional
duty.
MIR. jus. Foote johnson, who was in Rich
mond when the tragedy occurred, passed
through yesterday, on his way home-Lyach.
-Nc,cs.
A correspondent of the Richmond Wing
says:
The usually quiet community Of Liberty was
shocked and Mortified this afternoon by the oc-
currcnce Of bloody and fatal tragedy upon its
Main street, in front Of the county court house.
1t appears that on Monday last a valuable dog
Hon James Foote johnson, and not more than
twenty wears of age was cruelty used, in
manner that cannot be described; and the out
rage was for some reasons believed to have been
perpetrated in the office of Dr. VIM. Fl. Ro-
berts young dentist, said to have come ORR
yinaly from the country about Bristol, and re-
Gently established in business in this village.
johnson was very indignant at the injury done
his dog, and is said to have expressed his pur-
pose Of bringing the responsible parties to just
accountability. With this view, he procured
COW hide, and seeing Dr. Roberts passing along
the Main street, about clock this afternoon,
in front of Phelps hotel, crossed over the steps
from the courthouse (he is deputy clerk of the
county court and accosted DR.. Roberts on the
subject of the outrage. What passed between
them cannot, of course, be accurately reported {;
and variety Of statements have been made i'll
regard to the conversation that ensued. One
verson--generaly accepted-is, that Roberts,
being accused of perpetrating the cruelty, de-
MED that he was personally responsible, but
confessed it was done in his Office by other par
ties johnson then demanded their names,
which Roberts refused to disclose except with
the permission of the parties johnson then,
changing his whip from his right hand to his
left, told DR. Roberts to prepare to be castlgat-
cd at which movement Roberts drew out his
revolver and johnson Immediately drew his
The firing began instantly, but the witnesses
differ as to who fired the first shot. Itappears
that there were five shots fired in all, two by
Roberts, and three by johnson. Two Of John
son shots took effect; one passing through
Roberts side and the other through his heart
He fell toward dead on the pavement. John
son was not hurt or hit.
There was great excitement through the
town as the shots resounded, and the news of
the fatal difficulty was limited about a crowd
collected, and after some moments OF confusion
and delay, the dead body was removed, and
young Mr.. johnson was quietly taken into GUS
tody. A preliminary examination WAS then
conducted before Justice Sharp, and resulted
in johnson being sent on and committed pend
ing his trial Mr. Sale appeared for the Com
nonWelth, ana Mt. Il. Y. burkS 1Or the prlS-
Oner.
The affair is very greatly deplored here by
both amiaby and peaceably inclined Roberts
had just come from his office, in which he had
been engagedin professional duties, and john
son wore his pen behind his ear while the TRACE
dy was being enacted. Tonight Dr. Roberts
friends have been informed by telegraph of his
death He will be buried by the Friends of
Temperance, of which order he was 4 member.
Dr. VIM. H. Roberts was shot through the
heart and killed in Liberty, Bedford county,
Yesterday, by w. w. johnson, son of ex-State
Senator j. Foote johnson, of that place The
dispute, which resulted in this tragedy, is said
to have been about dog. DR.. Roberts was
we'll known in Richmond, having been. prior
to 1861, connected in business with DR. VIM.
B. Peasants, Of Governor street. At the be,