Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-09
VIRGINIA NEWS

ring their play the younger one was placing his
finger on log and snatching it away quickly,
while the older Que was chopping OH the log
| trying TO see how near he could come to his
brothers finger without cutting it, The cxpe-
rimeat was carried on until the blade of the
axe came down on little Stocks finger, sever
ing it between the first aud second joints.
The Amherst Enterprise says that on Thurs
day night last, as the congregation was dis
persing from Mt. Pleasant Church, two young
men, on horseback, in galloping away from
the church, rau over couple also leaving on
foot, iEhctng serious injury to both The
skull of the young lady-a Miss Cash-was
fractured, and the young gentleman had q
shoulder dislocated or broken. The young men
riding SO heedcssly, it is said, were under the
influence of liquor.
The Manassas Gazette says conductor
Bcckham, of the O., A. 4 NJ R. R., deserves
great credit for his vigilance in arresting and
returning to Lynchburg young thief who had
Wednesday last Captain Beckham had been
informed of the theft, and was requested to
look out for the thief, who he succeeded in de-
tcctug and also lu getting the money.
On Friday evening, Marvellous Harvey, aged
between five and six years, son Of Mr.. Thomas
NJ. Cox, Of Lynchburg fell from the bridge in
course of erection across Black ater Greek, on
the Lynchburg aud Dauville Railroad, dis
lance of some % feet, tracturing his skull near
the left temple, besides being badly cut and
bruised about the face, arms body aud leg, by
striking on the rocks.
The Adjutant General of the State has pro-
muIgatcd general order permitting officers
aud privates Of each company of Virginia vol
unteer militia to wear any style OF caps they
may decide in favor OF, the officers to have
black heron feathers and the prlvates pom
pons, and specimen Of the style adopted to be
deposited in the Adjutant Generals office.
Mr.. Fred 4. Anthony, an old and respected
citizen Of Petersburg, died last Thursday. He
was native of Connecticut, but had lived in
Petersburg for long time, his age being about
fifty years. Mr. Anthony was formerly to-
bacconlSt, but was al Insurance agent at the
time Of his death.
The Lynchburg News says that about dark
Oh Friday night the whole city was shaken by
tremendous blast set off in one Of the quar-
rics vi the opposite side Of the river. The
| glass in the windows Of many houses ratified
loudly, aud the houses themselves were shaken.
Nelson Shrader OF Bland county, who shot
and killed Wm. McAffcy, some ten days since,
has been tried before an Examining Court and
acquitted. The evidence showed that he acted
in se!t:-detcuce McAfcy is said to have been
desperate character.
Houdon's statue Of Washington, recently
taken down from its ancient position in the
centre of the rotunda of the Capitol building,
at Richmond, has been boxed up and placed in
on. corner, there to await the order of the
General Assembly.
The Council Of Staunton have appropriated
$l5, 900 for the purchase Of additional grounds
required by the CheSap eake and Ohio Railroad
Company for the erection of their engine house
and division workshops at that place.
Mrs kIwelI, residing near Fairfax Station,
sustained painful accident on Tuesday last at
the station, in attempting to alight from the
cars while the tram was moving. allghtlng on
one of her feet and lpjurlng her ankle.
\ marriage took place in Botetourt county,
last week, on bridge across Jennings Greek,
and beneath the grateful shade Of giant pine.
| After its conclusion. the couple mounted their
horses and rode home.
Casper McCormick, Of Lynchburg, tried in
the Corporation Court on Friday for stealing
so from negro, was found guilty, aud. hav.
ing once been convicted Of felony, he was SEN
fenced to the peuitentiary for one year.
The several Communicates Of Knights Ter,-
par of Virginia will visit the Montgomery
White Sulphur Springs on the 10th inst, to
attend the lncrrug uf the Grand Couuaudery
of the State.
The IIarrisonhurg Enterprise says that a
corps of engineers tor the Washington, Cincin-
natl aud St. Louis Railroad arrived in Harri-
Sonburg on Friday and Welt to work surveying
the route between that place and BrldgeTater.
Edwin Griffith, native Of Wales, steward
of the British brig Maud. was accidentally
drowned at City Point Oh Tuesday night about
10 . clock by falling from the wharf.
On Thursday night last. the floor Of the
guano and plaster warehouse of Mr.. G. II.
IIarmer, at Charlottesville, fell in. No one
was hurt
The Virginia Military Institute opened 90
Monday last. Que hundred and seventythree
cadets reported for duty.
An unknown coored man was found lying
in the streets Of Danvle, few nights since,
with his throat cut from ear to ear
Two car loads of sheep were shipped from
Lvnchburg to the Northern markets. on FRI
day, by way of the Orange railroad.
The meeting Of Stockholders IN the Lynch
burg and Danvile Railroad has been post
poned to the 18th of October next.
The t. S. District Court for the Western
District. Judge Rives presiding, will commence
its SESSIONS in LyDchburg on the 18th.
4 Conservative Club has been organized in
Accomac county with f. R. BagWell as prcsi
dent
Two valuable COWS were killed by the out
ward bound train on the o., 4. l. N. Il. R.,
on Friday, near Lynchburg
Tho Chal ha IN Trihnnn states that the cattlp