Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-26
The PAToNBURG RIoT-William Pierce.
one Of the colored men confined in Jail here on

HE PATONBURG RIOT.-WlLlam Pierce
one Of the colored men confined in Jail here on
the charge of completely in the late riot in New
Jersey, who was brought before Judge Lowe
on writ of habeas corpus on Thursday last
and admitted to bail until to-day, but who fail,
ed to procure bail, was to have been examined
before Justic Beach at 0 clock this afternoon.
The proper acquisitions for Pierce and Perkins,
also confined here have been received here
from the Governor of New Jersey, and have been
sent to Richmond for Governor Walkers APP
prevail, and it is supposed that when they are
returned the prisoners will be delivered to the
New Jersey officers now waiting here tor them
In its account of the trial of the case now 60
ing on in New Jersey the New York Herald
says "the defence having 20 more witnesses to
produce, the Court was adjourned for an hour
to await the pleasure of the prosecuting counsel
who were expected to place upon the stand
colored man who was brought on last night from
Alexandria, Va. as a prisoner. As other col
ored men are hourly expected to arrive from
the same place rcquistion having been sent
on to fetch them, Mr.. Allen concluded to await
their arrival before entering upon further testl-
mony. 1t is possible that the men may not
come, as telegram has been received stating
that they have applied for writ OF habeas cor
pus to secure their release before. the requlsl-
ton can take effect. 1t is believed that their
evidence will be important; but so much lmpor-
tant evidence has been promised IN the course
Of the trial that has pot been produced by the
prosecuting counsel, that very little reliance can
be placed upon the above statement.
THE STORM The northeast storm which
commenced last Wednesday night continued
until late last night The wind blew gale
nearly the whole time and rain Tell with but
short intervals All the water courses IN this
section of country were raised considerably;
Cameron Run almost as high as was ever be,
fore known, and some fencing was washed
away. The tide in the Potomac, as stated yes
terday, made unusually high, but the fears Of
higher tide at night were not realized. The
sloop Maggie Louisa, reported yesterday as
having her mast, carried away OFT QUAINT
co, caule up this morning in tow OF the tug
Atlantic, which went down to her rchct, and
which found her beating up with a Jury mast.
The Norfolk, Baltimore and Philadelphia
steamers due here this morning had not arrlv-
ed at noon to- day The Rivanna river was
raised so high that in order to avoid the risk OF
the washing away of the new bridge now
in progress, of construction across 1t, heavily
loaded train had to be anchored ON it, and III
consequence the passenger tram due here from
Lyuchburg this morning has not yet arrived.
CtRLIN's SPRINGS MEEnNG.-Thc Con
servative and Liberal meeting to be held at
Carlin's Springs on Monday next, should the
weather prove favorable, ii is expected, will be
one of the largest political gatherings that
ever took place in this section OF the State.
Ample arrang amentS have been made to sup
Div all who may be present with something to
eat, and the spring furnishes the best OF water.
A band of music has been engaged for the oc'
casion, and special trains will be run between
there and this city. Among the speakers an
nouuced are the following: Gen. Eppa Hun
ton, Judge II. ". Thomas, L. b. Taylor esq,
NJ. D. Ball, esq, S. G. Neale ESQ.,. Judge
Moore, G. z. Culver, esq, }. E. Norris, esq.,,
Judge Embry, Of Kentucky, and others
COOP TEApLARs. Notwithstanding the in
clemency Of the weather last night, the mem
bers of Belle Haven Lodge held a pleasant and
interesting meeting. There were two lnltla,
tons, and several applications were presented
for membership. The following officers were
elected to serve for the ensuing term IL. Y.
Clark, w. G. r.; NJ. Waterman, W. Y: l.; L.
D. Harrison, W. s.: G. Pat Berkeley, ". +. :;
R. Davis, W. T.; j. +. Williams, W. e; ~
Bendheim, w. NJ; J. A. Della, ". |. g.; \.
W. Armstrong, w. O. G.. The above officers
will be installed by G. w. G. 7. S. B. Corbett
next Friday night, on which occasion delega
tons from the ncighboring lodges will be
present.
APPOINTMENTS to the various State Fairs
by the Piedmont Agricultural Society Of Gull
PEPPER ,ru
FOR the LecsJu,g Fu-Dr James {. Hill,
Peter G. Smith. George II. Robinson.
Winchester Futr.-Dr James T.. Hill, John
S. Barbour, Herbert Bryant, }. Thos. Beck
State Fair ut Riclmond-Maj. S. S. Brad
ford, Capt. John Lighttoot, Maj. }. Is. Stall
ard, H. Judson Miller, esq.
LmchJurq. Maj S. S. Bradford, Maj. G.
Waite Dr. Robt. Lewis.
CITY SCHOOL BoARD.-At the appointed
hour of meeting, last night, there were pre-
sent John W. Burke, esq.,, Chairman, Messrs,
Evans HOPKINS, and Wilmington. and the
Superintendent. Messrs. j. S. Beach and
Whittesey came in afterwards, but there being
no quorum in attendance up to half past eight,
the Board adjourned until Friday evening.
November lst Soon after the adjournment,
Mr.. Snowden, who had been detained, report,
ing at another meeting, came in, but almost all
the other members had then left.
TRIAL OF PI.ows.--A trial Of plows came
off last Wednesday, under the auspices OF the
Woodlawn Farmers Club, on the farm OF Ro-
bert T. Roberts, near this city. Several pioWs
we're entered tor tie contest, and after the
draught Of each had been tested by the dyna-
memcter, a severe rain came up, and necessl-
tated the postponment of the trial. time for
another trial will probably be set at the next
meeting of the club.
Mp. CuURcu.-The revival IN this church
continues. The Rev. Henry Bruncr, Pastor OF
Cambridge, Nd, NJ. P Church, reached the
city yesterday and preached most e. excellent en-