Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05
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Sergeant OtCu1Ae, "Soouk'AoAoo " NAA' - -
Mcve;ph and that gentleman son-in law, Mr..
WAS s. Baldwin, called about noon to-day at
,hr house belonging to Mr.. McP cigh,
Int occupied by Judge Underwood, and asked
c the latter. The servant invited them in,
lo ,s, ;' that the Judge was in his Office They
s s",arsd the parlor, but had not been seated
I'.' ', hoGore the servant returned and said the
' inirc was in Washington. The Sergeant then
" I'D TO see Mrs Underwood.
Tbo lady soon after entered the room.
Sergeant Steuart-Mrs. Underwood, the ser
-.,,, 6,s informed me that the Judge is in
w. w." sb;nytop: please tell me when he will return.
NJ. IInderwood-He told me when he left
,at no would leave Washington on the ~
o'"ocl train, and would be back here by half
Scrccant--I came, madam, upon unpleasant
Du Mrs Underwood Whas is it?
Scrreant-It is to put MIR. McVcigh in pos
..,s,;nn of these premises by an order issued out
If the Corporation Court Of Alexandria.
Mrs JJnderwcod-Is that oil ?
Snrreant No, have an execution directing
mo tn low upon the Judges personal effects to
satisfy a Judgment for rent in MIR. McVeigh's
'AT Mrs. Underwood Proceed sir, and make
vour levy I ask no tavors and expect no
Scrreapt-M Madame I have no option in tho
matter, but would prefer waiting until the
Judges return.
Mrs, Underwood your pleasure, sir!
She then bid the visitors good morning and
left the ROOM.
The visitors kept their seats until half-past
twelve, when the Judge arrived, and the Ser
eeapt introducing himself, introduced Mcssrs
plcVcgh aud Baldwin, with all of whom the
Judge shook hands in most friendly manner.
The Sergeant then told him the object of
his visit and exhibited the papers he had.
Judge Underwood Gentlemen, to save all
further trouble, will inform you that a super
scdcas upon writ of error has been awarded
by Judge Bradley, one OF the Associate JUS
tees of the Supreme Court of the United
States.
Mr.. McVeigh-I don't understand how this
could possibly have been done for there had
been no papers sent from the Court of Appeals
up to Saturday last.
Sergeant If it is true that supercedeas
has been issued [ can proceed no further,
Mr.. McVeigh-Whcre is Mr.. Beach Judge
Underwood s Couusel;) let us see him.
Sergeant-lf the supercedeas has been i'm
properly granted, it does not invalidate what
have already done in placing Mr.. McVcgh
in possession OF his house, does it Judge?
Judge Underwood
Mr. Beach. (who had arrived in response to a
message delivered by the sergeant. 1.-The SUI
prrcedeas has been granted, but | would ad-
wise you to consult your own counsel.
Judge Observation-Disclosures [ am just
about starting on the steamer Lady Of the Lake
for Norfolk, where | have to hold Court to-
morrow lie then bid his visitors good by, say
ins Good by Mr.. McVeigh, God bless you !"
Mr.. McVeig h-Judge can't conceal my
feelings; !! don't like you; | can't like you.
Judge Underwood must be with your
self.
The Judge then bowed and left the room,
and the visitors took their departure.
CousTY COURT The May term of tho
County Court, Judge R. H. Cockerle presid-
ng, commenced this morning.
The county collectors presented their copies
of delinquent lands and capitatioD and property
tax, which were examined and ordered to be
certified to the Auditor Of Public Accounts.
Com. VS.. Miles Stacia; robbery; continued
TILL tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
n. 5. Wright qualified as administrator OF
the estate Of Cornelius Young, colored, deco
HaICcy u uA. CC ais. vs. DlTcll Ut U.s., COu-
lnssloncrs report confirmed.
License was granted to VIM. Young and
Joseph Heimer, aud to j. r. Bowen to keep
ordiDarics
License to keep ordinaries were renewed to
Sebastian Rabbi, M. j. Hills and John Curnoc.
John Johnston, w. A. Roe, j. g. Roach, l..
W. Croker aud H. d. Smith were appointed to
appraise the estate of Cornelius Young, de-
ceased
Chas w. Payne, s. F. Stalcup and G. Van
denburg were appointed commissioners OF cleo
ton for Washington Township.
Chase vs.. Franklin; rule against defendant
TO employ new counsel.
j. g. Roach was appointed Overseer OF JET
ierson Township.
Edward Bali, J. f. Munson and Robert
Walker were appointed commissioners Of cleo
lion for Washington Township.
j. g. Roach, f. M. Mills and Jonathan
FcrpoiDt were appointed commissioner OF cleo
ton for Jefferson Township.
A. L. r. w. Co. VS.. A. & W. Il. 4. Co.;
motion to confirm report of com missoners to
assess land damages argued, and decision re-
served
Court adjourned till 10 o'clock to morrow.
ALEXANDRIA, CANAL CoMpANY.-The an
nual meeting of the Alexandria Canal Com
Iany was held at noon to- day, in the chamber
Of the Board of Aldermen, 3. Barton in the
chair and 2. g. Uhler, clerk of the company,
SS'ecretary. The State was represented by j. H.
iarrott and the city by |. Eichberg.
w. }. Bouthe, President of the company,
made verbal report, in which he stated that
Inc canal, throughout its entire length, was in
excellent condition, with the exception of the
ou. "S Jock at the river, which he had been as