Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-18
there being no further business, the meeting

engine house last night Dr. j. B. johnson,
President OF the Fourth Ward Conservative
Club, occupied the chair, and Edmund Burke
acted as Secretary. The Chair briefly stated
| the object of the meeting to be the nomination
of candidates to represent the Ward in the
Board of Aldermen and Common Council, and
one Magistrate from the Ward, and said that
nominations for Aldermen and Councilmen were
in order Mr. +. l.. Smith, jr., nominated
for Aldermen, F. A. Reed and j. p, Agnew ;
for Council, John B. Smoot, Capt. NJ. Ed
ridge, Jas W. Nails and S. +. Gregory. and
in some well chosen remarks urged the Selec-
ton of the ticket named. Dr. J. b. johnson
having been nominated, declined the honor
stating that unity and harmony were essentials
in all political assemblies, and that he would DO
nothing to initiate against the success OF the
party His name, at his request, was withdrawn
Paul h. Evans, for Alderman, and X: 1. Lucas,
Capt p. B. Hooe and John 5. Greene, for
Council, having been placed in nomination, the
two latter gentlemen declined. and their names
were withdrawn. a motion that majority OF
| the votes cast be necessary to a choice having
| prevailed. Messrs }. J. Jameson, and :. {.
Milburn were appointed tcllers, the ballot WAS
proceeded with and ut its termination was an
nounced as follows: For Aldermen, /. y.
Reed GS, j. p. Agnew GS, Paul r. Evans IL;
Cor Council, James W. Nails -, John B.
Smoot II. Nj. Eldridge s., S. f. Gregory ca;
J. B. johnson -, r. r. Lucas I, scattering S.
Messrs. i. \. Reed and j. p Agncw for Al
dermen; and j. W. Nails, j. Is. Smoot, NJ.
Eldridge and S. f. Gregory for Council, hay
ing received the largest number OF votes Gust
were declared by the chair duly nominated Tor
those positions Nominations tor Magistrate
from the ward being next in order the names
Of John Summers }. Cowllng and Il. Ii. Kudd,
were presented. Mr.. Rudd declining, the re-
suit of the ballot stood, Summers 2S, Cowling
II. scattering |. Mr. John Summers was
therefore declared the choice of the meeting as
candidate for Magistrate. The nominations
| having been. by vote, declared unanimous the
meeting. after 4 very harmonious session. adj
jOumed.
Alouxr lERNoH.--Thc Richmond State
Journal says that several public spirited citi
zens have recently made generous donation:
for the Improvement Of Mount Vernon. Con
gress appropriated 5000 to be expended If
repairs to the house, and such work upon tho
grounds as was absolutely essential to preserve
the place from destruction The MasonS, as ;
body, have agreed to take some organized &C
ton to assist the Regency. The help already
obtained is telling favoraby upon the appear
ance of the grounds. Under the capable ST.
perintcndcn!. Mr.. Craig, large amour, o
grading, ditching and Sodding OF exposed
noipts has haan done Tho dense undcrrrowtl
along the front has been cut out, letting in the
sunshine and improving greatly both the beau
ty and salubr;ty OF the grounds. Many thou
sand fruit and ornamental trees have been Sc
out, OF rare and valuable varieties Inc gar
den and greenhouse testify to the industry
and skill Of Mr. Craig. Everywhere there arc
s;rus If his thrift and energy, in upplvine tho
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inc''''s '0' "''n.,'' ~ :, p''' i''N''
provcmcnt OF the estate.
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Tor some nights past az INC corner nc VI N'.5
and Royal streets has bech eStol''hs INC VII
tues of calamus root stepped in red pcppe
tea, left the city Yesterday upon being in
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'o' iNoo '""'
not take ont a license.
The stain upon the fair cscutchcon Ut fl>Il
town. received BY Il supposed theft OF tive
,.,,..,o,,. ao,,,n,;ttoJ boro . faw NIGHTS since
I g. linn .l Loot & !
mas been removed. ny '''o'lG '"' '''' '''
floating in the dock there. They had hee'
knocked overheard accidentally.
| ,,,- rl
Policeman henncr, or aShlhsto'l iorn'ci'
of Alexandria, was knocked down d! roc'
and severely hurt. while on duty III that clt
night before last
The Maryland Police steamer has been "
ing off this city for the past lew days.
CrRcr1r Cov.rr FOR THE COvNTY-.Ju10
Keith pycstIing-.lrI1 DAYS PROCEEDINGS
, Lar .Sdc.-E. Kepps estate was committee
, to the Sheriff
,,h HoHn.' w. '''e"'' '''''
Baldwin & Co. vs.. Dean Il Co.: rule agains
defendants to show cause why property Shoul
not he rcsold.
Fisher ct ais. W. Gray ct ais removed It