Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-13

attacked the mules on the canal, and many OF
the boats are tying up III consequence, so that
a considerable dminuton in the receipts OF
coal are anticipated. The trips on Bloxham
stage line, between here and Aldie, have been
suspended, and the carrying OF the country
mails has been interlered with to such degree
that great trouble and Inconvenience have re-
suited. Oxen in large numbers continue to
arrive here to supply the place Of the sick
horses, but great trouble is experienced IN
driving them. -..-
POSTPONED We understand that President
John S. Barbour, who arrived here yesterday
morning en- route over the line Of the Lynch
burg and Danvie Railroad, for the purpose
Of seeing the people along the line in reference
to the selection Of depot sites, has been conf
PEELED to abandon his trip for the present, IN
consequence of finding his horse and those of
the engineers at this place sick with the pre-
wailing disease. We understand that the meet
ings Of the directory at Danvle on the 18th
and at this place on the 10th have been post
poncd -Lynchbmg Republican,.
SOUTHERN CLAIMS. The Court Of Claims
Yesterday heard testimony in the following
cases: The claim Of the estate Of John Fox
for property taken near Bealton Station, on the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad, by Purnells
Legion of Maryland and valued at S25, 900;
Josiah Galpin, Of Michigan, late Of Fairfax
county, for property taken in that county to
the value of $4,000 also the claims OF Emma
S. Galpin and Ella j. Nourse, Of Falls Church,
and Alfred W. Nourse, Of Wyoming county,
New York, for property taken at Falls Church,
valued at $1,000
THE New Council CHAMBERS. 1t is con-
fdcnty expected that the two Boards of the
City Council, will occupy their new Chambers,
in the market building, in the latter part of
December or first of January Council has in
structed the Committee on Public Property to
procure the necessary furniture, which Will be
done, and everything be in readiness by the
time the rooms are completed. The furniture
will be plain, but neat and substantial, and the
rooms fitted up with all the necessary convent
cnccs.
JEDGE UNDERWOOD, who, in a speech in
Council sometime since, announced his lnten-
ton OF removing from this city, will, it is prob
able, avail himself of the provisions Of the
act of Congress permitting L. S. Judges to re-
tire on full pay, after ten years service, and
as Judge u. will have occupied the position he
now holds for that length Of time, iu March
next he purposes then to leave the Bench and
take up his residence in Washington city,
where he will engage in some other occupation.
PRoposEp RADICAL CELEBRATIONS
meetings were held at the Marshall House,
Radical Headquarters Monday night aud last
night in reference to the proposed torch light
procession in celebration of their late victory.
1t is understood that many members Of the
party are opposed to the projected d"nonstra-
ton and meetings will be held again on Friday
night for the purpose Of arriving at Il dctiuitc
conclusion regarding its ACCESSIBILITY.
CORPORATION CouRr-.jwlgc L"wc pirsi'&
Alexandria and Fredericksburg Railway
Go. VS.. Kepharts heirs: decree.
Lewis 4 Stuart vs.. Bennett ct ais; in chan
Gerry; decree.
Smith ct ais. vs. Berkeley; in chanccry; decree.
Walker VS.. Watkins; in chauccry; report OF
Commissioner Chiffon fled and order Of sale.
Court adjourned till Tomorrow
LOCAL BREVITIES.
Services were held in the NJ. p Church to
day at and 10! a. m, p. m, and will again
be held there ut ! clock this evening.
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