Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-11

mg.-Thc last will Of Nathaniel Boush was
proved by subscribing witnesses and ordered to
be recorded.
Administration on the estate Of Richard
lloluns was granted to Bridget Holuns, who
qualified and gave bond, and appraisers were
appointed.
The last will Of C. NJ. Taylor, deceased, was
proved by subscribing witnesses aud ordered to
be recorded.
Francis & Go. VS.. Weinberg; on a suggestion
VS.. German Cooperative Building Association
Of Alexandria, and Il Francis VS.. same; on a
suggestion VS.. same; the dismission Of yester-
day set aside and rule to answer suggestions.
G. a. Mushbach qualified and gave bond as
Notary Public.
Ovcrsccrs of Poor vs. Henry Willis; bastardy;
continued on application Of defendant, and de-
fendant recognized in the sum of $500, with
security for his appearance at the April term.
RAILROAD CAsE.-The Washington court,
Yesterday decided case of long standing-Riggs
vs.. The Alexandria, Washington and George
town Railroad CompaDy-a SUIT Tor the pos
session of a lot at the north end Of the old
railroad bridge over the Potomac river. This
lot was Of essential importance to the old rail
way. as it was the Only ground over which a
| curve p)uIu lt IlGuC W lctlCl lit ar nv
from the bridge, but siuce the use OF the Long
Bridge for railroad purposes its Importance III
this regard has very much diminished. &c
cree for the sale OF the lot was made.
Police HEADQUARTERS. Affairs at police
headquarters were very quiet this morning. But
three cases were before the Mayor-twoco lorcd
women for improper behaviour on the streets.
and IA man for fighting at Fishtown, all of whom
were fined and discharged. There were five
dodgers there last night, all Of whom stated
that they had come from South Carolina ana
were seeking employment at the fishing shores.
COOP WuIsKEY. MIR. Peter Fegan Of the
Cameron Distillcry, whose place Of business is
at the corner of King and Water streets, has
on hand IA superior article of pure whlskey-a
rare article now-a-dnys-and as IL little Is now
and then good for the stomach's sake, we
would advise 4 trial Of Mr.. f. Arlington
brand. feeling we'll assured that it will pass
muster,
FlsllrowS.-Booths at Nshtown have been
rented this season to James p. Coleman, John
| Heath, John Skinner, Joseph Padgett and
Wald.r 4 Rcea,-Mr. Padgctt having rented
the one occupied last season by Terry Ryan.
G.. ". Harrison will erect Il fish house on the
lot leased by him from the Corporation, and
the NosSrs. Huntington will build one on a lot
leased from Col. Stewart, the lessee OF the
wharf.
''WuAT TO WAR, and how to make it, by
Nine. Demorest, containing, as the book says,
Just what every lady millioncr, drcssmaker and
merchant wants to know about the spring and
summer fashions Of 1873, has been received at
the book store of Mr.. George f.. Preach, %
King street, aud will doubtless have a large
sale.
DEATH or 4 CLERGYMAN.-A letter rccclv-
ed in this city announces the death at his resi-
dence, 10 Fauquier county, of Rev. William II.
Peudleton, of the Protestant Episcopal Church,
10 the %tiFty-six year of his age. Ills remains
were Inferred yesterday IN the family burylng
ground of the Randolphs, near Wildwood.
DIscuARGED.-Thc March term Of the Coun-
t. Court of Loudoun commenced yesterday.
The grand jury on the i~ndictmcntof Davy
Brooks, colorcd, for the murder OF W. IL;
Smith. near Hamilton on the Sth ult., found
mot a true bill" and the prisoner was dis
charged.
MISSING VESSEL. Nothing has been heard
of the schooner John Ferris which sailed from
here Tor New York on the 18th ult. with a
cargo of coal shipped by the Hampshire and
Baltimore Coal Company, and the family and
friends Of pilot Lowe, who sailed with her, arc
beginning to feel anxious about him.
SYorrrEAN.-Darlay's Syoptrcan will he ex-
hihitcd here next week to aid the Wharf Mis-
sion Sunday School in paying for an organ.
There will be fine uchc5tra music III addition to
other attractions.
DEATH OF AN EDIToR.-Wm. b. Downey,
late editor of the Loudoun Republican, died at
the residence Of his father, 10 Loudoun county,
tor many months.
NoTARIEs PUBLIC. The Governor has APP
pointed George A. Mushbach, Of this city, and
Warrcnton GiIlingham, Of Accotiuk, Fairfax
county, ~notarics public.
MIY"The regular monthly meeting of the Co.
!umb;a Steam Fire Go. will be held on Wcdnes-
day night, the 18th instant, at /! o'clock.
NH il-2t u. McLEAN. Secretary.
G.. T. LEE Junior
Manufacture and Dealer in
GROUND PLASTER,
PRINCESS STREET,
(Bct. Water and Union) Alcxandria, Va.
GUANO and BONE DUST at market rates.
Agent for the sale Of GU MKERLAND COAL,
mind by the American Coal Co., by the car or
boat load. mn ll-3m