Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-16
LOCAL NEWS.

FIREMEN's PARADE "A meeting of the
committees appointed by the several fire COM
NAMES of the city, was held at the hall of the
Hydraulion Fire Company, last night, to take
into consideration the subject Of a parade on
the 22d of February next H. }. Nevett, OF
the Hydrauon, was called to the chair, and
Geo. Dufey, OF the Sun, elected Secretary
The following members represented the lire
companies:
Friendship, No. l, Dr. j. B. johnson ; Sun,
No. 9 Messrs. Dutfey, Sullivan, Travis, and
Neale Hydrauion No. 3, Mcssrs. Nevett,
KelI and Young Columbia, No. 4, Messrs.
Falls, Risheill, and Cook Relief Hook and
Ladder Company, Messrs. Green, Henry and
White.
The Chairman stated the object of the meet
lug, when, on motion of j. W. White, it was
resolved to parade on Saturday, the 22d of
February. 10 honor of the day
Capt. j. NJ. Steuart, of the Relief Hook and
Ladder was elected Chief Marshal, VIM. Kill
gour, ESQ.,, of the Columbia, was selected to de-
liver the Grafton, and Hugh Latham, esq.,, Of
the Sun, 70 deliver the Farewell Address.
On motion of MIR. White committee of
one from each cJmpany-Messrs. johnson,
Dufey. kell, Falls and Green-was appointed
TO tuCSe vi iNelI ociCCltou
On motion of Mr.. Risheill similar com
mittee was appointed to select the route OF the
procession, and make all other necessary ar
rangemen,s Messrs johnson, Neale, Young,
Rsheill aud White were appointed
On motion of Mr. Jauney, after considerable
debate, participated in by Messrs. johnson,
Janney, and White, the committee was in-
structed to enquire into the cost OF two bands
of music and drum corps, with hacks, and
general public expenses OF parade, and to d.
vide the amount pro rata, and assess the same
to each FIRE company, notifying the treasurers
of the respective companies OF the amount re.
auired from each, and should an untavorable
answer be received from the Treasurer of either
of the companies, to notify the chairman OF this
meeting, and that he be instructed, upon the
receipt of such notice, to reconvene the meeting
for the purpose of taking action in the matter.
The meeting then adjourned, to be called to-
gether at the discretion Of the Chairman.
In voting upon the questions before che meet
ing the chairman of each committee cast the
vote Of his company
CORPORATION CoURr-Judge f. N. Lo,oe
presiiing-CoNrNUATIoN OF YESTERDAY s
PROCEEDINGS. Com vs. Wesley Robinson;
on an indictment for house. breaking jury, and
verdict of guilty, and sentenced to three year )
in the Penitentiary.
Licenses to keep ordinaries were granted to
Margaret Cook, Wm. Rogers and Robert Cole
man.
To.DAY.-Com. VS.. II. Gheen, on an in.
dictment for larceny from the person. case
continued to the April term aud witnesses
recognized for that term Of the court.
r. p Il Allen Dodge vs.. the Baltimore
and Potoma; Railroad Company; dockcted
from Circuit Court for Alexandria county.
r. D. Cats vs.. w. B. Stewart; Justices at
tachmcut; Judgment against defendant for
$Gl - with interest from date Of Judgment
till paid and costs. and summons against gar
uishee, returnable tomorrow.
Commonwealth VS.. Augustus Hill for larcen-
cy FROM the person !; prisoner arraigued plea
not guilty jury sworn and verdict guilty and
term of Imprisonment fixed at five years in the
Penitensary.
Commonwealth VS.. Jno. Henry Adams on
an Indictment for larceny from the person;
prisoner arragned plea not guilty; jury sworn
and case 10 progress.
--Juo Kidwell, grand juror, was sned SIS
for nou-attendance.
Grand Jury appeared in Court pursuant to
adjournment retired to their room and after
wards came in with an indictment against 4,
Ii. Ghccn for larcency from the person; and
having no further business were discharged
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