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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10

LECTURES ATFALLs CHURcH.-The eleventh
lecture of the Home course" was delivered on
Thursday night by c. H. Buxton, esq; subject;
"Virginia's Contributions to the Republic:
The lecture was we'll written review OF the
lives of the soldiers, statesmen, scholars, ora
tors poets, legal celebrities and inventors of the
Old Dominion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10

COMMERCIAL ExCHANGE.-At late meet
ing Of the Alexandria Commercial Exchange
It was decided that the fiscal year of that body;
be changed from the lst of May to the lst OF
Eahrnary
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FROM WASHINGTON.
CONGRESS.

WASHINGTON. February TO- 1872.
The Senate was not in session, having adj
journed yesterday until Monday.
The House Of Representatives was engaged
in general debate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10

Property SALE-t1reen & Wise, Real rs
tate Auctioners, sold to day, two tracts OF land
near Accotink Village, one containing 55i acres,
belonging to Ezra Truth, for $40 pei, acre. and
the other containing 103 acres. belonging to
j. B. Troth, for 81 per acre. Purchased by
w ID COrse
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10

CRUSHED By CARs-Mr. James Davis,
brakesman on the Alexandria and Washington
Railroad, while coupling the cars at the St.
Asaph street depot, at one o clock this even
ing, was caught between the bumpers and Sc
yerely crushed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10
BOARD OF INDIAN COMMISSIONERS,

WASHINGTON, D. g., Jan. 81, 1911
Rcr. r. q. Chimney:
Dear Sir:-l am under many Obligations for
your prompt aid at short hand writing in reliev-
Inc this office of considerable accumulated cor
rcspondvncc. The neat and efficient manner in
which the work was done, rs well as your per
sopal courtesy, add much to these obligations.
Trusting Others may have the benefit of your
valuable services as well as myself, am, dear
sir, very truly yours,
feb Civ VINCENT CoLfER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10

INCORRECT. rumor on the streets, this
morning, of the death of MIR. W. D. Massey,
was incorrect, but Mr.. Massey is very ill-so
III that the members of his family who live out
Of the CITY hav: been sent for, and but slight
Homes ore entertained of his recovery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10
DHONOGRAPHI.
REV. R. G. CLANCY, A. M, Teacher.

Private classes will be formed in Washington
city, D. c., and Alexandria, Va. Mr.; q. has
had } or ii years experience in teaching this
beautiful art: was taug ht by Mr. Pitman. (the
author Of the system Terms moderate. Refers
to Dir. H. Snowden, and &. H. Mushbach esq,
Alexandria, and to Hon. Judge Geo. 7; Fisher
and Hon Vincent CoIyer. See letter. Thursday
evening, from to 9 p. m, Alcxandrla; Friday
and Tuesday evenings, Washington city, do.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10

EJECrMENT CAsE-In the Washington Cir
cult Court, yesterday, Slade vs. Nolaud:-This
is 40 action of ejectment, which was begun on
Thursday The plaintiff claims possession OF
a house on Massachusetts avenue, now occupied
BY the defendant. In the course of the trial
au Old colorsd man gave his testimony, and at
racted much attention. tie said that when
he married the mother of VIM Slade, whose
heirs are now plaintiffs, VIM. Slade was a lad
of some three years Of age, both he and his
own mother being slaves 10 Mr.. r. [. Taylor, of
Alexandria. He first purchased the freedom
Of himself. then of SHADES mother aud her
child, and then, os soon as she was free wo-
man, he married her and brought Slade and
herself to Washington and when he grew up
he got employment for him by which he made
money He (Nolaud) had been waiter and
Whitewater for many years.
Counsel. Did you wait at the hotels
Nolaud No, sir: Use made for more re-
fined service serves private gentlemen f.;
T'se had charge of all the Inauguration balls
from Mr.. Van Buren, down to Mr. Buchanan,
and would have had charge of Mr.. Lincoln's it
| hadn't gone to Ohio.
Judge Macarthur. You have had char sc
of all the Administrations, then?
holland. Yes, SIR Use attended to the
department Of all Of them,
In the course of his testimony he had occa
sion to allude to two Of the compliments as
dem school-boys.
Judge Macarthur. Who /; those grey-head-
ed men?
holland. Yes; they's plenty young enough
yet
The case was not finished when the hour of
closing arrived Wash. Rep.
THE MARKET HOUSE STEEpLE-The COM
mittee appointed to raise subscriptions for the
market house steeple, met in the counting
room of the Gazette Office, last night; present
Messrs. Bryan, Ball, Robinson, Cogan and
Suowden. After au interchange of views as to
the best method of making up the deficit OF
thirteen hundred dollars, and in the absence
of the other members Of the committee, 1t
was determined to adjourn uotl Tuesday morn
ing next at half past ten o'clock, to meet at the
Gazette Office The committee is composed OF
the following gentlemen from the city at large,
and from the various wards as follows:
Geo. Bryan, NJ d. Ball, Robt: Ii: Miller,
John B. Daingerfeld, Lewis Mckenzie, Edgar
Snowdeu. Jas. Green.
First Ward-B H. Lambert, +. Snowden,
jr., John w. Burke, Jas. +. Carlin, &. c.
Smoot.
Second Ward-Geo H. Robinson, John w.
Green, JohuT Armstrong, VIM. Cogan, VIM.
n Brown.
Third Ward-Gen NJ. D. Corse, Geo. Y.
Worthington, W. j. Boothe, Jas. NJ Stewart
S. n Garwood.
Fourth Ward-Reuben Johnston, NJ. Ed
ridge, t. j. Packwood, VIM. n. Berkley, d.
L. Windsor.
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RECEIPTS Ry RauRoaD-Tbe following are

RECEIPTS BY RA1LRoAD.-The following are
the receipts by the O., A. & NJ. r. T.. tor
the week ending yesterday Corn 4 l62 bush sn
els, wheat 1922, rye 32G, oats POS, barley ~
mill otfal 800, corn meal 90, clover seed 80,
beans 6, dried fruit 80, onions 5, butter y
bbls and boxes, eggs IS bbls and boxes, flour
l24 bbIs., dressed poultry 35 bbls and boxes,
dressed hogs 81, apples "a bbls., hay 205 bales,
fowls coop, castings ,S7l lbs, empty casks 81,
sheep skins bale, tallow , b bis, apple butter
l Dbl, brass 60 lbs. hides II bundles, dry
goods box, wine 2 ca-ks feathers | sack,
game box, brooms bundle, bacon SIS lbs,
fresh beef SO lbs, tobacco % boxes fur )
packs, fish bbls., copper $1,000 lbs, COWS,
calves, &C. l6, wood 50 cord, lard trklns,
rags i, 5S7 lbs, iron and bones l4,435 lbs,
lumber ~, 050 feet, oak lumber 1000 feet, sand
l car, cattle 10 cars, sheep 3 cars, cattle and
sheep cars.
During the same period the following were
received by the w. & D. r. R:-Wheat 900
bushels, corn Cos, oats 2S. dried fruit 81 bags;
rags 36 bags, -four bills, eggs % bbls. and
boxes, poultry "a bhls and boxes, buffers bbls.,
apples b bbls, pork 4, 1872 lbs, calves %, hides
Is bundles seed 10 boxes, hay and straw lS5
bales, wood 5 car loads, rails l car, hogs car,
milk 1873 gallons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10
tSWFTFI7Ig NVITI7III@ST7lIVF'
Fairfax county. jim 2i-lawt,
VALUABLE COUNTRY STORE FOR

VALUABLE COUNTRY STORE FOR
SALE.
! offer for sale my DEPOT BUILDING, con-
Warcroom, at Three Nile or M"irosc Station,
on the Warrcnto, Branch Of the o., a. 81 NJ.
r. r., IN Fuuquer county, Va:
Also, 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, adja-
cent to TIL, above buildings said lot has CO.
pious spring of frec-sl' ne water, and prefix
site for dwelling house upon II; both al Il con-
venicnt distance from the depot.
The above is II trSt-ratc stand fora large coun-
try store. Blacksmith aad whcclwright shops
much needed here would do good business.
Those having the ab.iit: as well AS the desire
to purchase such property can address me for
terms at Casanova F. o., Fauquier county, Va.
CASoIUS CARTER.
Casanova P. O., Fauuuicr CO., Va, jan 23-cotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10

VI. THE Annual Meeting the Stockholders
of the Alexandria Library Company will be held
ut the Library Room, in GermaiLs new build
ing, King street on Mondey, February 18th
at s o'clock y. IN. A full attendance is re-
quc,tcd, rs the future of the Library greatly de-
bends upon the interest manifested by the
Stockholders when in annual meeting assembled.
At this meeting President and eleven directors
must be chosen. X. kEMPER,
Pres DIT Alex Library Co.
g. WM. RAMSAY, Secretary. feb 5-lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10

A man and woman We're both hanged for
murder, at St John 5, Newfoundland. on the
I'd instant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10

10" NoTlcE-Thc thanks Of the Fire Depart
mcnt are due to p. u. Uhier, Geo. VIM Fam
say, l.. Appch and Others for the supply of hot
coffee furnished at the fire last night The useof
Intoxicating liquors on the fire ground being
prohibited, parties living in proximity to Il fire
will always confer a kindness to our trcmen by
furnishing IL supply OF hot coffee promptly:
fob lL=lL b, 5 LEADBEATER, Ch!et Eng
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10

Auction SALE.-Attention is called to the
advertisement of the sale, by public auction, OF
valuable property, to take place on Monday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10
n.;.- ST. JOSEPH AND DENVER
|, RAILROAD COMPANY,

EXECUTIVE OFFICE No. 81 NAssAUST.,
NEW YORK, February /, 1872
The Coupons and registered interest due Feb
ruary IS, 1872, on the First Mortgage Eight per
Cent. Is p c.) Gold Bonds (E: d. and the Eight
per Cent Is p c.) Gold First Mort& age Sinking
Fund Land Grant Bonds, CIV: d. Of the st.
Joseph and Denver City Railroad Company,
will be paid ut the office of the Farmers Loan
and Trust Company of the City of New York,
upon presentation and demand on and after that
date, Free of Tax.
FRANCIS A. COFFIN,
Asst Treasurer,
f.h 2-dow ST J. n d. c. r. r. Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10

COLLECTION FOR THE PooR.-A collection
for the benefit of the suffering poor, will be
taken up in St. Mary's Church at II o clock to-
morrow. The proceeds will be turned over foI
distribution, to the Society OF ST Vincent Oil
Paul, an association which has been, very quiet,
", dong much service, for the past three years,
in relieving the necessities OF the distressed
without regard to race, color, or creed. Ineli
plan of operations is much the same as that re-
Gently adopted by the Young Mems Christian
Association except that, besides the standing
committee for investigating the situation Of
persons said to be In want, two members are
detailed to take charge of each family relieved
and visit them regularly twice week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10
ASSEM- BLIES

SUPPERS, &C.
at the shortest notice. and in style that deies
competition, at moderate prices
". B.-Ihe fixtures on hand, if not disposed
Of at private sale by the llth instant will be sold
| ,i n,,.,inu feb O. eo3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10

ss- CARD OF THASKs.-!Thc members OF the
Relief Hook and Ladder Company hereby ten
der their thanks to Mrs. p. q. Uhler, Captain
Scmmes, Mr.. Louis Appich, and others for re-
freshments furnished hi Tic fire last night
fab 1D--1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10
y. VI. I RENCH,
Feb. 10, 1872 JNo w. GREEN.

MS- A LED GEMENTs.-Ihe ! Dung
Mons Christian Association gratefully aeknowl:
edge the following contributions received some
time since, but not previously reported One
bundle of clothing from Mrs. b., one bundle OF
clothing from friend; from a friend, Sl.o0;
from lady, Sl00; from Mrs. b, 50 90; from
Mr. g. one box of soap and one box of candles.
Christian Association gratefully acknowledge
the following articles for the week ending Satur-
day, February lO:-S5 from B. W, 80 cts; from
l.. G., provisions from MIR. .. N, bundles OF
clothing bedding and shoes from Mrs l., Mr..
MEG. Mrs. s., Mrs. b., from D., from H., from
G. from s, from A. and q. Sympathzcrs, Mrs.
E. Mr. Moe. Mrs. =. B., of FairluX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10
~ L w STO r L .

EH STUKh.
F. G.. SWAINE
Would inform his friends and the public gene: :.
ally that he has leased the store on the corner OF
Cameron and Royal streets, 81. g. Miiburn,s ga
stnndj and will keep, in connection with his
Grocery, Liquor and Commission store No. 70
Royal street, Il tirst-cass
FAMILY GROCERY,
where can be found at all times fresh Roll But
ter. Poultry, Eggs, Hominy,. Beans, Dried
Fruits, Potatoes, Canned Pouches, Pineapple
Tomatoes and Corn, SC, Sc Call and exam
inc 1cD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10

COmp0ny:
The undersigned being appointed by the Stock
holders of the Alexandria Insurance Company
to examine the books and affairs of the company,
report that, after careful examination, they
find that the books and accounts fully verify the
report submitted to the stockholders at thcir
meeting on the 9Th inst, and that the funds of
the company have been judiciously and safely
invested.
We congratulate the con. pany in securing the
invaluable services Of COL NJ. Marye to whose
devotion to the trusts enioincd on Him. much OF
its success must be attributed.
GEO. y. WoKTHINGToN,
D. NJ. FRENCH,
IN 1>o "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10
Y. NJ. G.. A. NIGHT SCHOOL,

Monday night, teachers Al scholars; Tues
day. teacher SO scholars; Wednesday, 2teach-
crs IS scholars; Thursday, teacher, a scholars;
Friday, suspended tor the devotional meeting.
Average number of teachers II average mum Der
81 scholars IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10

HYDRAUL1oN STEAM FIRE ENGINE Com
pANY.-At an adjourned meeting of this com
pauy held last night, President Barton in the
chair. the committee appointed to attend the
Eiremen's Convention, reported their action at
the meeting Of that body, and asked positive
instructions; whereupon, they were instructed,
by an almost unanimous vote, to pledge the
company to unite in the proposed procession;
all the members voting in favor, and most OF
those voting against it, agreeing to parade and
pay their share of the expenses.
1t was, ALSO decided to have ball on the
night of the 22d, and Messrs. NJ. B. Harlow,
VIM. G. Simpson, Arthur e. kell, VIM Ia.
Smith, and Richard Purcell were appointed a
committee to make the necessary arrangements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10

l hereby tender my sincere thanks to tue two
noble frcmcn, who, last light, so promptly came
forward, at the risk of life and limbs, and cX-
tinguishcd the fire on the roof Of my residence.
lD--1r# j. NJ. y EWfON.
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ID Z NJ . V \ l.

II
HENRY BRENGLE
Would respectfully inform his friends and the
public that he has removed to
NO 1919 KING STREET,
adjoining the Insurance Office, where he will be
ready to furnish
pAITIES
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10

RELIEF Hook AND LADDER COMPANY
4 called meeting of the Relief Hook and Lad
der Company was held last night for the pur-
pose of receiving the report Of the delegates to
the Firemen's Convention The Vice Presi-
deut Of the Company, &. +. Entwisle, occu.
pied the chair and \. A. Wariicld was secre'
tary. The action Of the delegates was endorsed,
and they We're instructed to vote for the 22ud
parade at the reassembling Of the Convention,
tonight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10
Local lsrcVities.

1Ocstl sFcS2tlS3.
The Fire Warden meeting was again post
poned last night.
Two hundred and fifty L. S. troops will pass
through here tomorrow By the q. \. Il NJ.
K. R., on their way South.
The bridge on tie W. & O. r. r., spanning
the Alexandria Canal and the \. T. W. Il. r..
is being replaced by 4 more substantial struc-
ture.
Mr. w. A. Smoot has commenced the pro-
posed improvement to his wharf property at
Fishtown
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10

HAND MAsuED.-Nlr. Charles Bennett Of
Manassas, a brakesman on the o. A. 4 Nj.
r. r., had his hand severely mashed while
coupling the cars at Orange Court House yes
tpr,lav
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10

TIE MARKET There was a poor supply in
market this morning. No change in prices
except that poultry has ''rz' Turkeys 25cts.
per h. T"gS 2Sa3O. Butter 35a40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10

rel return my sincere thanks to the bremen
and police for the preservation OF my residence
during the tire this morning.
feh 1u-1t@ A. A. SEMMES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10
Great Bargains
at the
RErTA CIoTHIN II ALL,

All Winter Clothing is to be sold without re-
gard to cost in order To make room for fine
and complete stock of Spring Goods
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-10

TRESH TEASE half chests more new crop
IL Teas some of them very hne-just received
by q. WM. RAMSAY,
feb 10 s. E. cor. King and st. Asaph sts.
~CMALL HAMS and Sugar-cured Breasts for
y sale by G. WIN. RAMSAY,
feb IL S. E. cor King and St Asaph sts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-06-17

FIRST DIsTEICT-Male intermediate No, L.
Mr.. A. L. Stuart teacher, was examined this
morning in the Franklin building BIZ Trustees
stuart, Hart and Harms, in the presence of a
large EaIn1eE Ol parents and friends of the Do
Pils. The medal was aV 2Tded TO Jos Sessf0rd
aud diplomas 70 Joseph s. Liakins, Mark Ksr
Howard Abbott, ". ). NJ atchett, Walter Grant
Rot bert feHiiAn1, Vim. Dutton, SAINT Hurdle.
Benedict.
Male intermediate No. 8, Miss Lucilla E..
Smith teacher vas also examined to- day by the
trustees above named. The medal of the school
was awarded 10 James McEyoy, and diplomas
20 George HaTtweil, John HSlly, Charles Cath
cart, johnson Eliot, Geo. LaRarre, John StutZ,
Harry Lowry, Forrest Devices VIM. Bates W M
Hunter, Frank Th0I1asOr, Wn. Duehay, Fred.
schmidt, Clarence Barrett. Jasper Duxbury
Wilbur ThOburD and VIM. Nj srsh.
m both Of the above schools very satisfactory
Improvement was manifested. In intermediate
No. the exercise in arithmetic was particularly
commemorate. In Intermediate No. 3 the school
exceled in geography and reading. Interme-
dlate No. also carried of the penmanship
scholarship of that grade, the successful pupil
being James s. Benedict. In intermediate No
8 the copy books we're very good, and tie prize
there was only lost because Miss Smith had not
carried her pupils as tar as other schools. She
however, went to the limit laid down by the SUI
perintendent, and a. far she did 20 her
instruction was thorough. In view of the pro-
cleney attained, Trustee Hart presented to
clarence Barrett, whose copy book WAS con-
coded TO be the best, a three-mORths' scholar
ship IN the Business college. There are but
three schools row to be examined in the LIST
mar school, Mrs. hewitt, teacher. will take
place tO-mOTrOw afternoon at one o'clock, that
OF male intermediate No. ., Miss Kate A Nc
Mahon, teacher, on Wednesday morning at 9 30
and that Of the male grammar school, Nr. Nc
O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-06-17
TIE COVRTS,

CRIMINAL CeuRr, Judge HampAress.-To- day
the June term OF this court was convened By
called and Il Rhasint answered TO thsr Names as
they were sworn-Mr. John T. Given as fore
man. They were briefly charged as to their
called particularly TO the laws in relation 70
elections and to dueling. They then retired to
deliberate. Seventeen members of the petit
jury were sworn.
Mr.. Riddle asked that the case of Chas. ".
Batts-appeal from police court-assault ard
battery on a small school girl, should be fixed
for an early day.
Mr.. Harrington said that it was Impossible to
tx day now, as the most important witness
had been sent to Virginia.
trial.
The petit Jurors were discharged Until Wed.
nesday, anu AZ Is expected that those Who fall to
answer to their names then, after having been
summoned, will be brought in on efsacbineuss
and perhaps fined.
POLICE COURT, Judge Sneu-To- day, the
cock was crowded with offenders, most of them
charged with minor offences, such as common
DRINKS and use of profane and indecent lam
guage in public. Some paid fines and were dis
charged, and others were sent tc the workhouse
Nichoias walker, coi0red, charged with being
crazy drunk yesterday in the county, and hold
ing posse ssion of road to the terror of passers
by; So Fanny Robinson q fast colored girl of
Louise alley renown, was toned down 10 the tune
of IS for using indecent language in public
VIM. Rich, for the same offence on canal road
In the county, was taxed IS. VIM. Thomas took
tanned his position until the officers dislodced
him, and he was nipped IS by Judge Smell this
morning fer his pranks. Mary Jane Scott a
coloTed female of fierce and terrible demeaner,
was aTraignsc for a variety OF offences
caused by benZine in the head YESTERDAY; as
Caroline Baily, Virginia Minor, and Lucinda
Smith, three colored cyprians, charged with
enticing prostit ution in Prathers alley; work
house. Mary Montague, one Of the same kind,
forfeited her collateral, IS. Philip Harmon,
charged with assault and battery on Lawrence
Stone; SO. VIM. Parker, assault and battery
on isaac johnson; s5. Sarah Smith, assauft and
battery on Emily Stoh; IS. Catherine Bailey.
awhile woman with left eye in Mourning
charged with keeping disorderly houseen the
9Th street road, opposite the Howard university
rms house has been a nuisance to the neighbor-
hood for a long time, and last night 1t was
worse than ever, large number of drunken
ioefers being there fighting and carousing all
night long. Several witnesses testified against
tins house, among them General G. W. Ballock
Professor Hart, and MI. Williams who live
neer by. The accused was fined 800 and costs
ana in default months in Jail. John Shugure
assault ON John Hammerley;S5. Francis Posev,
colored, assault on his wife Mary 5000 bonds to
Keep the peace and stand committed until given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-06-17
THE WEATHER.
WAR DEPARTMENT, Orfee Chief Sicxal OSce,
MAsHINaroN. ID. @. Iurn Il 1SI2 ~ a m

WAh bEfARTMkNT, CTrce CAteJ SscyQ Opce, \
WAsHINsroS, ID. O., June II, 1872, 10 q. IN
SfNoPsls FOR PAST rwENTY-PoUR HOURS
Inc barometer has fallen over the northwest,
where fresh 10 brisk and occasional high east
eriy to southerly winds, cloudy weather,
and areas OF rain have prevailed. bat now sue
ceeded by fresh easterly 20 southerly winds
and clear ana partially cloudy weather. Clear
and partially cloudy weather is nov prevailing
over the New England and middle states with
light TO fresh northeriy 90 westerly winds, and
over the southern states, except Florida, with
hght to fresh easterly 20 soathsEly winds, and
north OF the Ohio valley, with light {, fresh
soEtherly winds. Cloudy weather at San Fran
cisco and San Diego. The highest barometer
Is central over Virginia, the lowest probably
over eastern Dakota
PRoBABTLlTtEs---FTesht to brisk easterly 20
southerly winds, increasing cleanliness and areas
OF rain prevail north and west of the Ohio val
ley. Light to fresh easterly to southerly winds
clear and partially cloudy weather for the
southern states. with possibly occasional areas
OF rain over the south Atlantic states. Clear
and partially cloudy weather for the New Eng
land and middle states, with increasing cloud-
ness and southeriy winds over the lower lake re-
QiOn.