Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-18

A large crowd was present at the examination
aud considerable interest seemed to hc mani
tested in its result The origin of the case was
the removal Of Instructions to the entrance OF
the distiilery at Fishtown, a full account OF
which was published in the Gazette at the
date of It's occurrence Judge Lowe yesterday;
at the instance of McSSrs Conrad, Mason and
Morris, owners of the diS!ll!cry alluded to-
granted an injunction restraining y: l. Arm
strong from replacing the obS'ruc'ans winch
have been removed
RADICAL. MEETING IN THE COUNTY.
WASHINGTON Star says the Grant and Wil.on
Club of Alexandria county, Va, held meet
ing last evening at Freedmen llia"r; the
president, ID f. Smith. in the chair. y call
having been issued by the chairman OF the
county committee for meeting OF all rcruh!l
cans of Alexandria county, for a nominating
convention, to be held on the 23d Instant, to
nominate officers to fill vacancies. and the
question having arisen as TO the right OF that
committee to call the convention, resolution
was offered to endorse their action, when Mr.
J. H. Stevens raised the point that this club
had nothing to do with local elections. only the
national election, which point was ovcru'cd by
the chair; and after discussion the motion was
laid on the table, no quorum voting. Speeches
were then made by MeSsrS Virgil Corbett,
- Johnson, Sewcl Cnrbcit and Others, en-
dorsing the present administration.
FIRE-A fire occurred between four and
five O. clock this morning in tool house ad
Joining the store of B. h. Summers, and near
the brick kiln Of Emanuel Francis, al the OK
IRENE Northern end Of Fairfax street, near the
canal locks MIR Summers sent messenger ON
horse back to the Hydraulion engine house Tor
assistance. and engineer Young OF that coupa-
ny rode there to sec whether it would be ne
cessary to take his engine out, but when he
reached there the flames had been cXtinguishcd.
Some bedding and furniture was stored IN the
house, portion of which was destroyed. 1t Is
supposed that the house was robbed ami then
set on fire.
Corporation CoUHT-J"t}ge f. W. Lo~c
prsxio7ing-Com. VS.. John II. Lawson; on an
Indictment Tor burglary; motion for new trial
,vcrrulcd and prisoner sentenced to i've years
in the prnitentlary.
Isaac Eichberg, James Green and Harrison
Jacobs were appointed to appralse the estate OF
S. Dealham under his claim Of homestead.
Smith executors VS.. Hide: case; continued
for defendant with leave to take dispositions.
cltCn VS.. eltCil, III CtiailCcis NS|ltS'
Alexandria Savings Institution vs.. q. l..
Thomas ct ais; in chanccry; decree confirming
sale and order of reference.
Court adjourned till 10 o'clock tomorrow.
NIGHT SCHOOI.-It will be seen that the
Young Mems Christian Association having OBJ
tanned the services of Dr. Little as teacher, and
the comfortable and well adapted room at the
southwest corner of King and Columbus streets.
will reopen the night school next Monday night.
See the notice in to-day Gazette.
RADICAL MEETING AT FNRFAX c. H.
The Radicals Of Fairfax county held meeting
at the Court House on "Wednesday last at
which speeches were made by Mr. Lggctt,
Commissioner Of Patents, Judge Westcl Will
loughby and COL Edward Daniels, the candl-
date for Congress- \ Grant aud Wilson pole
was erected ON the occasion.
Attention is directed to the sales Of real estate
to take place in this city tomorrow, ana al Fair
fax e. H. on Monday next, court day.