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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29
AttpnlDf to Escape.

Boston, Jan. 29-Edward Gel. sentenced
to imprisonment for life, and Patrick Cunning,
for twenty years, made an attempt to escape
from the State prison at Charlcstown, yesterT-
day, but we're caught descending the outerwall:;
An iron wrench, rope and a shoe knife had
been used 10 making their escape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29
EScaDed from Jail.

CovlNGToN KY, Jan by esterduy morn
ing three prisoners escaped from the city Jail
by means of key taken from the turnkey.
Their names are Ben Crrlscy, charged with
burglary, Geo. Faulkner, q horse thief, and
John r. Lamb, forger.
EVANSVILLE. ISD., Jan. 90 Washington
Walker. Frank O>bern. james johnson and
Thomas Camp or Kemp, the latter a murder
err, broke Jail at Princeton. Indiana, yesterday,
and are still at large
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
[DIsPATCHEs TO THE GA'ZETTE.l
MIR. NeaIe's Position OH the Stale Debt.

RICHMOND, VA. Jan. 29.-Mr S. C.Neale
in the House, to-day, stated that his name was
signed to the minority report Of the joipt-Co
mittee on Finance in his absence and without
bis knowledge or consent and that he with
drew his name, and was for standing by the
Funding BILL believing any repeal of it to be
nontrort. m l.w d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29
Alabama Claims.

LONDON, JAN 29.-The Alabama claims and
their consideration before the Geneva Board OF
Arbitration, are the themes uppermost i'll the
English Journals. Apprehension is expressed
as to the character and amount Of the Amerl-
can demands. and uneasness is reflected on
change, where it has depressing influence on
American securities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29

Rss-ON MARRIAGE.-Happy Relief for
Young Men from the effects of Errors and Abuses
in early life Manhood restored. Nervous debility
cured. Impedimcnts to Marriage removed. New
method Of treatment New and remarkable
remedies. Books and Circulars sent free, in
sealed envelopes. Address HOWARD ASSO-
CITATION, no = South Ninth St., Philadcl-
phia. dec Z -fi&t"7m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29

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TRUSTEES SALE.-Under authority Of II
i deed of trust from Joseph NJ. Wood and
wife, dated May IS, 1863 duly recorded in Fair
fax county, Virginia. l will sell, at public aI!c-
ton, on the premises, at II o'clock m, Of WE'D,
NESDAY, the It'll day Of February, 1872, ONE
county, part of the original "Hollin Hall r--
tate, about four miles below Alcxandria. on til"
Alexandris, Mount Vernon and Accotink TURF
pike road, beginning ut a stake and stone on the
north side of said turnpike, on Charles Ba!len-
gers line, and running with his line 5. t6' ~
w, IS ch. 40 links, to u stake in Henderson's
line, on the south edge of the turnpike; theme"
with Henderson S. l9' 81 H. 81 CHI. to u stake,
corner to Henderson, Moore and Sn"wden, at
the intersection of the ditches thence with Snow
denis line n $50 f. ch. 90 links to a stake, cor
ner to Gibbs thence with his land y. ~ -
W. 81 CHI. 30 links to the beginning.
Terms cash. ). FERG CSON BEACH,,
inn 4-cOtS 1rust'r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29
The Markets.

NEW YORK, Jan. 29.-Stocks weak. Money
Cal. Gold steady at %. Virginia skies 81;
new "a. Flour quiet and unchanged. Wheat
qlet and firm. Corn shade frner.
BALTIMORE, JAN 2a.-The Stock Board ad-
journed to-day out Of respect to the memory of
J. w. Zimmerman, deceased. Cotton buoy,ant;
low middlings 2lia2l3. Flour dull. Wheat
frm Pennsylvania 159al6l. Corn frmer;
white Southern 65a70; yellow Southern g.; mix
cd Western 69a10. Oats steady at 53a55-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29

TEMPERANCE MEErINa.-A large temperance
meeting was held last night atRobert' 5 Chapel,
South Washington street. Addresses were
made by Judge Underwood, Sheriff Q Neal and
the pastor Of the church. Rev Thos. +. Davis. 4
good deal Of interest was manifested, and some
preliminary steps we're taken towards the es-
tablishment OF savings bank in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29

RAILROAD RECEIPTS The following are the
receipts by the w. & 0. r. r. last week
Wheat ,294 bushels, corn $50, oats 3oS, meal
Is, dried fruit ~ bags, onions I bags, nuts
bag s, rags II bags, -four 25 bbls, apples % bbls,
eggs % bbls and boxes, poultry II bbls and
boxes. butter "a bbls and kegs, calves Is, hides
bundles, plows i, castings 664 lbs, pork 1869
lbs, hay ~ bales, wood - car loads, milk 1856
gallons
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SURVIVING COlnulIssIUIIt1
Fairfax county, jan 2'-lawts
VALUABLE COUNTRY STORE FOR
"

SALE.
/ offer for sale my DEPOT BUILDING, con,
tanning Stororoom (lathed and plastered) and
Wareroom at Three-Mile or Melrose Station.
on the WarrentoE Branch Of the o., A 4 NJ.
Also, a FRAME BUILDING, at the same
place, which, with slight repair, would make
neat and comfortable dwelling Of four rooms
Also, LOT of EIGHT ACRES OF LAND,
six cleared and two in wood and timber, ada
cent to the above buildings; said lot has CO.
pious spring of frec-stone water and pretty
Site for dwelling house upon it; both at a con-
ycnient distance from the depot.
The above is frst-rate stand for a large coun-
try store. Blacksmith and wheelwright shops
(rnuch needed here) would do a good business
Those having the ability as we'll as the desire
to purchase such property can address me for
terms at Casanova P. o., Fauquier county, Va
CASSIUS CARTER.
Casanova P O.. Fauauer CO., Va jan 23-e2tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29
Church Burned.

CINcISNATI Jan. ga Presbyterian
church in Ludlow, KY, was burned Yesterday.
Loss Sl0mN. No insurance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29
Two Persons Burned to Death.

BoYKINs, Va, Jan. 27.-The residence of
r. S. Pope, one aud half miles from Jerusa-
lem. was entirely destroyed by fire yesterday
afternoon The mother and sister Of Mr. Pope
while attempting tc save their effects upstairs,
were burned to death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29
From Mexico.

MlTAMoRAs, Jan. 2S.-Cortna in mani
festo. denies completely with the revolutionistS,
and asserts his determination to support the
government ln fight yesterday between
Camargo and Mier. between small forces on
either side the revoluionists. were defeated and
their leader named Pena killed and his body
hung on tree Cortina tecgraphs that he
expects to be besieged tomorrow and says
Quiroga has only twenty five rounds Of ammu-
nltion Martial law has been declared in San
Luis The Legislature has protested and dis
solved subject to the call Of the Governor. An
additional disaster TO Porfirio DeaZ is reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29

G. l. o. CASAL-A letter from Berlin,
Maryland, states that the water will bs turned
in the canal at Georgetown within few days,
and that large force has been employed
c:eanine out the canal and making the neces-
sary repairs thereto At Berlin there are
large number of boats 10 waiting with produce
for the Eastern markets -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29

Catholic BENEFICIAL SocIETY.-At ia regu-
lar meeting of the Alexandria Catholic Bene-
fetal Society, held last night Il committee CON
sistng Of VIM Kilgour, John L. Hill, NJ: B.
Harlow, NJ. II. Nash, Richard Lyles, and Mar
tin LAWYER was appointed to make the neces;
>;ry arrangements for the organization Of a Total
ABSTINENCE Society. The subject of participa-
ting iu the St. Patrick celebration in Washing
ton next month, was also discussed, but no de-
termination reached.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA ALUMNI AsSncIA-
called meeting of the University Of
Virginia Alumni Association to have been held
tonight. has been postponed until further
notice
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29

TRAVELLING FACILITIES only commu
nication between this city and Washington,
Yesterday, was by means of single ferry boat
that ran at alternate hours from 8 a. ID. to .
y. N. And to day the only connection between
the two cities was by railroad trains that left
here ut intervals of about two hours until )
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29
.9.NfFSE.N E.N"J'S.
CAREPTA HALL.

~ ,<,,,,,
SECOND GRAND OLD FOLKS CONCERT.
In compliance with a unanimous request of
those who attended FATHER DANIELS OLD
FOLKS CONCERT, on Tuesday evening lust,
the manager has the honor to announce another
GRAND CONCERT in the above hall, on
MONDAY, January -, 1872, commencing at 8
o'clock.
OLD AUNT JERUSHA and UNCLE JED
EDIAH will be present to welcome their friends.
Tickets 80 cents-for sale at Becker's Music
Store and Frenchs Bookstore. jan 26-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29
ByL. ID. Harrison, AuctiOneer.

TRUSTEES SALE OF A VALUABLE
i BRICK BUILDING IN ALEXANDRIA,,
EA--By virtue of a deed OF trust executed BY
Mary Reinmuth to the undersigned, trustee, on
the It'll day of October, 1870, and recorded in
liber No /, page l2O, OF the land records Of the
city of Alexandria, shall sell, on WEDSESDAr,
the 7th day OF February, 1872, ut II o'clock M,
in front Of the Mansion House, Alexandria, Va,
a two story BRICK BUILDING, situated a.
on the north side Of Duke street, between HE
Patrick and Henry streets, very near the o., A.
s. NJ. and the A. j. f. r. r. depots, being the
house formerly occupied rs n bakery by Mary
Renmuth, and now occupied by Patrick D Neil.
Only the house is to he sold, with the privi-
lege Of removing the same such being the prop
erty conveyed in said deed, and which WIS
granted to SAID Mary Rcnmuth by the former
owners Of the lot upon which said tenement
stands
Terms: One-fourth cash, and the residue in
three equal instruments, at six, twelve and eight
cen months, with interest, secured by the note
of the purchaser, with approved security.
o. G.. WHlTTLESEI
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Fairfax 20. ian 24-ts Comm
>
GALE OF VALUABLE LAND.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Fairfax county, rendered at its June term, 1870,
in the cause Of T. Mccarthy vs. Edward Scan
MONDAY, the 10th day of February, 1872
Court day, in front of the Court House door Of
Fairfax county, at II o'clock m, the valuable
TRACT OF LAND now farmed by Tim.
o. Conner, and near the land wherein he resides
containing Us acres, with fine improvements,
and well wooded and watered,, with fine young
orchard, and being very valuable land,the same
lying east of the Braddock road, one half mile
pike, and mile and half from Springfield sta
ton on the o., A. s. NJ +: r.
Terms: Ten per cent to be paid down as de-
post; the residue in 6, ~ and IL months, with
interest to be secured by bond, with good Sc
curity the title to be retained until the purchase
money is paid, and the cash payment to be for
eited, and the land resod at the risk of the pur-
chaser should he fail to comply.
NJ. DULANY BALL,
Surviving Commissioned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29
Special N0TICES.

Es-FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTA-
T1ONS.-Among the pernicious frauds OF the
period, there is one which especially deserves
the apprehension OF all who place proper value
on health and life. The swindle referred to con-
sists in the attempts of irresponsible parties IN
different sections of the United States, to force
upon the market vile astringent COMPOUNDS,
manufactured out ct damaged or Yothless
drugs and refuse liquor, as preparat ons possess
ing the rare medicinal virtues of the most popu-
lar and effcacious of all vegetable tonlcs and al
teratives-Hostetter's Stomach Bltters.
The concoctors of these "local bitters' are, IN
the truest sense Of the phrase, public ene"'es-
Their fiery potions infamGth the stomachs, stupefy
the brains, and Shstter the nerves OF those VINO
are unwse enough to accept them AS substitutes t
for the famous Vegetable Invigorant that Tor
twenty years has been known throughout Inc
Western Hemisphere as d standard article =,
The fame of Hostetter's Bitters rs health
preserving vitaliZing medicine, IL AZ wiue As tue
world, and the miserable attempts OF needy nos,
trum-mongers to supplant it would be treated
with silent contempt, were it not that serious
consequences sometimes follow the use of the
nefarious compounds in question. hoover re-
commends any of them MS remedies Tor Dyspep-
STA, Biliousness, Constipationj Intermittent re-
yer, Rheumatism or any other complaint lor
which uostettcr's Btters is known speclhc, Is
guilty of d moral, if not legal mlsdemeanor-
At this season, when the sun 10 releasing from
the earth, in the form of unwholesome vapors,
the active principle Of disease, a course OF Hos
letters Bttcrs will be of the utmost service to
persons with feeble constitutions. jan 29-e"lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29

FAIRFAX AND GEORGETOWN TURNPIKE
The directors of the Fairfax and Georgetown
Turnpike Company on Saturday last appointed
Mr. a. n Hurdle, of this city, engineer OF the
new road they propose to construct, the neces-
s,ry surveys for which will be commenced at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29

DEPUTY OYSTER [SspECToR.-Mr james
Adams qualified as deputy Oyster Inspector
this morning, before the Mayor, and will attend
to the duties of the Inspector office during
the continuance of Captain Prices present
illness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29

FLoopEp.-The clothing store OF Mr.. Simon
Waterman, on King street, was flooded Satur.
day night from a hydrant in the room above.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29
.HVGTEON. SHES.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL Is
" TATE AT ACCOTINK, FAlRFAA co.
VA.-Pursuant to- decree Of the County Court
of Fairfax county, rendered at its November
term, 1871, in tho chancery cause of Julia Hunt
ingtop vs. Mary Huntingtons Administrative
and others, the undersigned, commissioners ap-
pointed by the said decree, will sell, by public
auction, to the highest bidder, on FRlDAY, the
sd day of February, 1872 at o,elSe5 ?: M on
the BUILDINGS and other Improvements a=i
thereon, in the village of Accotink, Fairfax CO.,
Va, of which William Huntington died seized
and possessed. :.
Terms: Enough of the purchase money IN
cash to pay the costs of the suit and expenses OF
sale the residue in three equal payments upon
q credit of one, two and three years; the deferred
payments to bear interest and to be secured Dy
the purchasers bonds. with good surety, and a
retention of the title to the property sold unit
the purchase money shall have been, fully paid
Cost of conveyancing to be borne by the pur-
chaser. IL. W. InOn1ho,
D. l.. SMOOT,
So, To,rIn,'rs of sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29
aas-BATCHELOR'S HAIR DYE.-This SUI

Ms- BATCHELOR'S HAIR D1 E.--Thls su-
perb Hair Dye is the best IN the Worti-Pertectly
Harmless Reliable and instantaneous. No dis
appointment No Ridiculous Tints, or Unpease-
ant Odor. The genuine W: 4; Bstchelors HAIR 4:
Dive produces IMMEDIATELI n splendid
Black or Natural Brown. Does not Stain the
Skin, but leaves the Hair Clean, Soft and Beau
tiful. The only Safe and Perfect Dye: Sold by
all Druggists, Factory, lG Bond St, New York.
New York ian N)-eOly N
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29

II T1cE'
Sealed proposals will be received by the Com
mittce on Streets for NUMBERING THE
BUILDINGS OF THE CITY, in conformity
with the several provisions of the 'act authorlz-
ing the numbering of the buildings in the city OF
Alexandria" passed on the 9th uItmo, TO be ac-
companed by specimen plates.
The bids will be opened by the committee at
the Auditors office, on SATURDAY,, January
~'''' ~ SAMUEL H. JANNEY, .n
ian 2O-eotd Chm. Committee on Streets
FANCY AND TOILET ARTICLES
We have just received a large and select as
sOrtment of
LUBINS,
LOWS and
EXTRACTS
Toilet Scts, English and American Soaps Hair
Brushes, Combs, &c. Call and examine al
COOK & CREIGHTON'S,
dee2 l07 King street.
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DIED.

January l4th, Ivy fall from wagon, in 60
ing to Church, ELIZABETH WILLIS AM
BIER daughter of R. Jacquelin and Annie NJ.
Amber, of Clifton Fauquier county, Va, aged
II years and 10 months
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29

FREE BRIDGE ACROSS THE PoToMAc.-A
petition is now being circulated among the
merchants Of this city for signatures asking
Congressional aid for the erection OF free
bridge across the Potomac river tor the con-
yenieuce of the farmers in Fairfax and Alex
andria counties Those having the matter 10
charge are meeting with gratifying success. 1t
is understood that the bridge will cross from
the foot of G street to Aualostan Island from
which there is causeway to the Virginia shore
Washington Chronicle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29

NUMBERING THE HOUSES. Saturday last
was the day appointed for awarding the con-
traot for numbering the houses in the city
Seven bids were made, but they were not open
ed in consequence of possible change to be
made in the law
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29
RED cED and md ON + II a l.
THREE-QUARTERS THEIR REAL

II and
THREE-QUARTERS THEIR REAL ?,
VALUE.
All our entire stock OF DARK ana Medium
Fancy Colorcd Silks, many very neat and select
STYLES in the lot Also, on hand very full STOCK
Of Plain Black and Solid Conrs Dress Silks, Of
better shades and values than usually found in
this market.
ma~At reduced prices We offer French and
Irish Poplins, Fine Dress Goods, Lyons Fclvets,
Velvctecns, Cashmrres, ClOaks, Shawls, Sacques,
Wrappings, and all othor strictly Winter Fa-
Ma~"Capitol Shifting" STERLING Housewife
Cotton" and Extra heavy Everlasting Shirt
ing three private brands Of Cotton manuiac-
tuTed to our order, which we can recommend for
durability, with entire confidence; two cases
Irish Linens, chest grades) and Shirt Fronts all
numbers, with all kinds Of Dry Goods for mems
youths and boys wear.
Ms-Sheetings, Table Linens Towels, Nap
kins, Doylies, Pillow Linens and other fabrics
for the use of families and housekeepe's.
Es- Alpacas, Bombazines, Black English
Cranes, Crane Wells and other Mourning q Gods
of the best products of European looms.
ss~Soiourners and strangers will inspect our
s';ss a at iSf' P P!s1tgEs ONLY. MARKED IN
LAIN PERRY a. BROTHER.
PENNA AVENUE AND NINTH STREET,
WAsHINGToN, ID. Z.
Established is4O.
Washington, jan 25-eo3tif
T1HE NEW RUBBER-C NED
i NOISELESS SLATE, for the Schools OF
Virginia, for sale at FRENCHS, No. 95 King
street, sole agent for the manufacturers.
The introduction of these States, and their SUI
pcrority over all other devices for preventing
noise, marrng desks, and preventing in most
remarkable degree the breaking of states and
frames, created a very strong and constantly n
1amopd from Sunerintan pnts Print
pals and Teachers in schools Of all grades: These
states are of the first quality of selected slate on
ly, and are finished in the most workmanlike
manner A full supply of all sizes just received.
The Tribune Almanac for 1872, contains Il mass
of valuable information. 20c.
The Church Almanac for 1872. l5c.
The ST. Paurs Magazine for Jan'y., 1872. SOC.
The Contemporary Review for Jan, II. 75c.
Wild. Men and Wild Beasts, or Scenes in
Camp and Jungle, BE- LIT. Col. Girdon Cum
ming, edited by Bsyard Taylor: Sl.6l
The Mystery of Orcival, by Emile Garborian.
| IS cents
Woman's Record, or sketches of all distin-
| guished women from the creation to A. d. 1868,
| BY Mrs. Halo. Illustrated by go portraits.
vol, large, svo., SIS. New Books daily:
jan rs G. E. FRENCH.
TALL AT NO. S SOUTH FAIKFAX ST,
FINE CANDIES,
RAISINS,
NUTS, FIGS,
FINE GROCER1 ES,
and h host of other good thipgsH HoorF r.
- FOR RENT-The very desirable three
| eron street. at present occupied by Mrs: Trplett
AS frst-clsss boarding house Possession given
immediately. Enquire of JAS. CHATHAM
| next door. jan B-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29

FATAL Academia dispatch from Harrison
burg on Saturday states that at o'clock that
morning Robert Davis, a brakeman on the
Orange, Alexandria and Manassas railroad
freight train, fell between the cars near New
Market. and was run over by four cars. His
left leg and arm we're seriously, crushed lie
died at o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29

RIVER NEwS.-The river continues to be
almost covered with ice, and navigation is con-
si,lerably interrupted. The Aqua Greek mail
boats, however, are making their usual trips.
There was no boat running on the W ashlngton
ferry line this morning, and the trips Of the
Mt. Vernon, Maryland ferry and Pennington
lines continue suspended. The steamer George
anna of the Baltimore line left here this morn
ing at ten clock \ tow passed up yesterday.
aud one left here this morning for Washington
and Georgetown. The schooner Annie f.
Jones, with coal and the Charley and Nelley,
with grain. sailed this morning in charge of u
tug boat. The sloop Fanny heretofore reported
az cut through by the ice has gone ashore be-
low Indian Head The steamer City of Aexan-
dria OF the Washington ferry line, that left
here on Saturday evening last for Baltimore tor
repairs. encountered severe snow storm, and
had to lie up at Smiths Point wharf for some
hours She got underway again during the
night but was compelled to anchor off Mamie
mry Greek, At daylight she resumed her
voyage and reached Baltimore at : p. IN. yes
tcrday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29

1IEDGES CHAMPION BAKING POW
~ DER-Hsvs you tried it? For sale at l47
King street
jan - W. r. Hltt1oh ES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29

The WEATHER. 1t showed all night on Sat
urday night, and yesterday the ground was
covered to the depth Of, several inches. 1t
showed also for Q short time between and ,
o'clock last uight The weather this morning
was very cold--and the river was frozen from
shore to shore last night Great abundance Of
snow and ice lust now
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29

OLD Folks CoScERT-The ''Old Folks, =
who gave, such an attractive entertainment in
this city, last week that they were requested
to repeat it. will appear again at Sarepta Hall
tonight All who may attend will be sure to
enjoy q delightful evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29

DEATHS The funeral of Mrs. Catharine
Powell, relict of the late Hon. Cuthbert Powell
of Loudoun county, took place yesterday. She
was one of the oldest and most esteemed ladies
in this COMMUNICATING in the ODD year of
her age. She lived to see around here great
great grandchildren.
The funeral of Vim. G. Cranch, who died
Friday night, son Of the late chief justice of the
District of Columbia. and for many years a
clerk in the Patent Office, took place yesterday
III Washington from the residence of his broth
IRON Capitol Hill, and was attended by large
number of his official associates and other
friends
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-29

MAYORS OFFICE -Robert Tyler, colored,
r,rdisorderly conduct, was fined and discharged
Edward Mccoy, arrested as suspicious char
accr. was dismissed with reprimaad.
Marshall Edmonds, for stealing three pic
lures from Annie Fowle all 'colored, was com
nitted to Jail for three months.
Henry Bell, colored, for disorderly conduct.
WAS tined aud discharged.
NIGHT oRT-Night clear and cloudy,
Till about three o clock. when it cleared away
There was a fall of snow between one and two
clock and the wind blew gale from the
northwest towards morning. AS usual there
we're no disturbances One prisoner and one
ledger were at the station house.