Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-29

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Robert Jameson, from the Examining Com.
mittee, next read the following report, which
was unanimously adopted, viz:
10 the Stockholders of tie Alexandria Lilrwa
Company:
The undersigned appointed by your Presi
dent, an examining committee, beg leave to re-
port that they find the Library Room in good
order, the books well kept, all things generally
we'll conducted, and the Librarian polite and
attentive to his duties.
From the books of the Treasurer, we find
that the receipts for the past year were SGT9.49,
and the disbursements for the same period,
with all the proper vouchers, 1924. 10, leaving
a balance 10 the treasury of 5000.
Your committee think that the thanks ofthe
company are due to the President, Treasurer,
and Librarian for the efficient manner in which
they have discharged the duties Of their seve-
raj offices, and for the interest they have mani
tested in promoting the welfare OF the COM
pany.
All Of which is respectfully submitted.
ROBERT JAMESON,
r. E. KEMP,
Alex Feb. 20 1872. Committee.
The election Of officers being next in order,
and it being understood that Mr.. kemper
had signifed his determination not to serve
again as President, Samuel Ii. Janney nomina,
ted Alfred g. Uhler, who however, declined,
his time he said, being SO much occupied as to
leave him none for the proper attention to the
duties of the Office Several stockholders IN
sisted, but Mr.. Uhler was firm in his refusal 10
serve.
Edgar Snowden, jr, then rose, and remarked
that man of age and experience, yet one OF
energy and sufficient leisure, was wanted and
that he saw such one before him: he, there
fore, nominated Samuel II. Janney Mr. Jan
ney declined; he did claim to be an energetic
man, it was true, but he wanted but little OF
three score and ten, and though the record only
told him of his age which ne confessed ne did
not feel, Ibis unemployed time wo I'D not permit
him to do justice to the office; he had listened
with great interest to Mr. Snuwden remarks,
surprising some other gentleman to be IN his
mind, aud was amazed to hear himself named
as the possessor of all the enviable qualities
enumerated. Mr. Snowden insisted on the
nomination, and it appearing to be the general
wish Of the stockholders to have Mr.. Janney
for President, he reluctantly yielded to their
opportunities and was unanimously elected.
La returning thanks he said he knew they
would be disappointed in their choice.
Messrs. K. kemper, f. Snowden, ir., and
l., f. Uhler were then appointed committee
| to nominate suitable directors, and, during
their absence from the room, Mayor Latham,
at the request OF those present. made a lew re-
marks of an appropriate character The COM
mttee soon returned with its nominations, and
Edgar Snowden, jr., Samuel Boush, aud others
having been placed in nomination by ndlvld.
ual stockholders, Thomas A. Broadus and
Dr. j. B. johnson were appointed teIlers, and,
upon their report, the chairman declared the
following persons elected directors for the cur
rent year, viz:
| Edward S. Leadbeatcr, Thomas f. Kemp,
John W. Green, Alfred q. Uhler, Hugh La
than. James S. French, John Is. Smoot. John
and Edgar Snowden, jr.
After appointing hubert Jameson, Richard
l.. Carue, and George r. Hill, the Examining
| Committee for the ensuing year, the meeting
adjourned.
Court HOUSE TTEMs.-Six marriage licenses
were issued from, and eight deeds recorded in
the Office of the clerk Of the County Court dur
lug eli. ,uuutli VI l'chiuai,
During the same period four marriage licen-
ses were issued from and twenty-three deeds
recorded in the office Of the clerk Of the Corp,
ration Court.
The March term, of the County Court
monthly term, and held to hear
motions. Judge R. H. Cockerlle to
preside, will commence and probably close ON
Monday next. The case of William Jackson,
the coored man in Jail for the murder OF his
wife at Arlington, will not come up until the
next grand jury term
The March term of the Corporation Court
| will commence on Monday week. The criminal
cases set for this term are those OF Newton
Smith, colored, for murder, j. T. Burnett, tor
unlawful shooting, and Lipman Gentzbcrgcr,
for receiving stolen goods
MAYORS OrFIcE-Richard Lawrence, on
complaint of Mrs Madison. was discharged for
want of evidence.
Edward Williams, Samuel johnson and
| Frank Morton, coored boys, were arrested Tor
assaultiug Willie Baldwin The two first
named we're sent to the work house-the other
was discharged.
Mary Hughes, for dsordery conduct was
discharged with an admontion.
Alexander Page. for disorderly conduct, was
discharged and ordered to leave the city.
Brown Austen, for violence on the canal boat
of Capt Chamberlain, was fined and held in
| security to keep the peace for one year.
| Sophronia Ferguson, colored, as accessory to
robbery, was committed to jail for further
examination.
NIGHT REPoRT.-NlEhtc cloudy and cool with
the wind from the eastward. The streets were
as quiet as usual Four prisoners were at the
station house.
FRATERNAL VIsIT-P c. NJ. Hugh Lath
am, accompanied by n G., j. W. Nails, and
P G. Wesley Avery, paid fraternal visit on
Tuesday night last, to Valley Lodge No. 40,
I. O. O. F., at Harrisonburg. They were met
at the railroad depot by a carriage, and escort
ed to the hotel, where they partook of a lunch.