Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-06

come over mere 10 get tnelr l0auS OF llQu0r
and having obtained them are ready for any
thing thatturos up, From two o'clock until
seven, when the last ferry boat leaves, Union
street near King, and the alleys 'ad jacent were
the sceDcs Of numerous disturbances 10 one OF
which a Washingtonian was stabbed In the
shoulder and arm by an Alexandrian. A row
also; occurred on the banks Of the caual basin
between some white and some colored men
which resulted in the discontinue of the latter.
Police REPORT. The following cases have
been reported at. police headquarters since
Saturday issue ofthe Gazette: Henry Will
liams, eolored, for stealing hat from John
Howell was discharged as the prosecution was
withdrawu; John Swarp, clrred, for disorder
y conduct 90 the streets, Was sent to the work
house; George Brookes and Henry Carter, for
assaulting and robbing Daniel Jones, all col
ored, were committed to Jail for appearance at
from Washington, for disorder'y conduct and
for resstug an officer, was seut to the work
house; John Quaiutance, culored, tor disorder
ly conduct, was fined and discharged John Il.
McKeuuey and Frank Martin, for fighting on
Union street, were Gued and discharged; David
Bowen, culored, for disorderly couduct, was
.6ued and discharged; Frank Johnson, colored,
for stoniug the house of a colored man on Pey-
ton street, was fined aud discharged. The
above cases were disposed of by Justice May.
Justice Padgett issued warrant tor the arrest
of Carrie Hamilton charged with an assault
upon Hester Simpson, both coorcd.
WooDLAwN FARMERS CLUB.-The month
ly meeting OF the Woodlawu Farmers Club
held at the residence of Mr.. Hunter, near
Sheridan Poiut. on Saturday aast wasone OF
the most agreeable reunions the club has ever
held. a large number, probably a hundred,
were present and after the business meeting a
sunp1uous repast was partaken OF with
zest that we'll attested its dellclousness and
several hours were spent III social enjoyment.
REVIVAL. The revival serv ices now In pro-
gress at the NJ. Il. Church, were conducted
last night by the pastor of the church, Rev,
MIR. Boyer, and we're attended by crowded
congregation The religious interest excited by
these meetings is increasing and though but
one sinner has as yet manifested penlteDce
strong hopes are entertained that many more
will he led to see the error Of their ways.
CATHOLIC BENEFICIAL SOCIETY. the
meeting of the Catholic Beneficial Society held
last night, George Fl. Harlow was elected dele
gate aud NJ II. Nash, alternate, to the Catho,
lie Union-to be held this year at st. Louis.
Mr.. William Kilgour, from the committee APP
pointed for the purpose, reported resolutions OF
respect to the memory Of T. Ii. Riley, late
member of the society, which were unanimous
y adopted
OYSTERS. Five cargocs Of oysters, in addi-
ton to the large quantities brought up by the
steamers Pilot B ", last evening". and the Col
umbia, this morning, were lying at the oyster
dock to. day. Some, Of them we're of the most
superior quality and all sold at cheap rates.
The packers aud other dealers have now full
supplies and trade is active.
PoLlTIcAI.-Ex Gov VIM. Smith and JAS.
Barbour, esq, will address the people of Fair
fax, at the Court House, on the Goth inst,
Court day ".".
% Saturday next there is to be Conserva-
tive meeting at Accotirk, which is TO be ad-
d, rsscd by the county candidates, and by the
county electOr.
CRUSHED HAND-O last Saturday evening
IL colored boot black saw FIVE cent piece lying
in the middle of the street near the market
house, aud so large did it seem to him that it fill
ed his whole scope of vision, entirely obscuring
IN approaching wagon, one wheel ofw hich pass
ed over and crushed the hand he had extended
to pick up the treasure.
BANKRUPTCY CASE In the Henderson
Eldridge case, II. s. Wattles, assignee, has no.
tilted Henderson & Co. that au application will
be made to Judge Bond at Richmond on the
9th lust. to supercede and reverse the decision
Of udgc Underwood ordering said assignee to
pay them the amount of their claim.
CANAL NAVIGATION INTERRUPTED.-Cana
navigation was interrupted to-day by sunken
boat above Georgetown.
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