Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-27
Fredericksburg Items.

EfcScficksnuFs ltcAhS.
Mrs. Rowland wife OF Mr. Thomas How
land, died on Friday night last under peculiar
~ distressing circumstances, at the Exchange
Hotel. There was no provision made Tor her
support, Mr.. II. having left here long time
ago, and is believed 10 be in the city of New
York. Mrs H. was in bed, sick, and the pro-
yrietur had kept her long time probably a
year, without remuneration. The Overseer
of The Poor had told her on Friday, that she
would have to take her quarters with the lu-
distress her greatly, although she was told if
she preferred it, her expenses would be paid to
New \ ork, (from whence she came) and where
comfortable institutions are provided for the
poor |, is the impression of those who are
best acquainted with the surroundings that
Mrs. Howlaud took some subtle poison during
the night, from the effects Of which she died.
There was an attendant who sat up with her,
and who noticiCg u decided change, at once
sent for a physician. Dr. Herndon was soon
at her bedside, but was unable to relieve her
Some remains of milk that was at her bedside
looked discolored, aud the impression obtains
that she took some poisonous substance IN the
milk.
About halt-past 0 clock yesterday morning,
officer Eiringtun borrowed a horse, hitchcd at
Wallace Bros corner, aud started to Falmouth
in pursuit of an alleged horse-thef 4 mile
beyo.d Falmouth he overlook negro ma o on
horseback, arrested him, and was bringing him
back quietly when the negro suddenly jerked
his horse drew pistol and shot Edrlngton
four times, each bullet striking and lodging IN
his right icg. Ga his way to Falmouth Ed
ringtou had borrowed a pistol at the upper
eud of town, which he drew when being fired
on, but each tiuie be attempted firing 1t, the
cap snapped. The negro slipped from the
horse he was riding, ran down hill into the
woods and escaped but Eiripgton held on to
Fredericksburg. Or. Martin, of Falmouth,
ing they are flesh wounds. Edrington rode to
town on the horse he had borrowed.
The Patrons of Husbaudry have rented sew
erai rooms above the store Of Il. L. kUoX L
Bro, where the members of the Order can
meet daily Oh coming to town, compare views,
consult, &c, &c.
y cart load OF 6De fresh herring, from the
Potomac river, made their appearance 10 our
market on Saturday morning, aud old fisher
men could scarcely believe their own eyes.
There were about fifty voters added to the
town registration last week, by transfer, &C.,
Of which we hear about thirty five were colored
persons, and only fifteen or sixteen whltes.-
Fredericksburg Herald.
Col JACK DADE was character in his day
IN Orange and out of it, He veuerated Wash.
iuCton. He used to say that be would be con.
tent with any fate thereafter, il be could be let
into Heaven only long enough to see General
Washington. Aud when he was staying with
Il friend 10 Fauquier about the tiue of the Sec
ond Manassas, two young officers happened TO-
to dinner few days after the battle They
were loud in their praises of another OF Virgin
las Household Gods. Fioaly ore of them
said that he didn't think Washington ought to
be uamed 90 the same day with Lee, This
was rank blasphemy 10 COL Dade's ears, and
his ire was aroused accordingly. rs tina, your
opinion % almost shouted the old gentleman
across the table. is that your opinion ?"
Yes, sir" replied the officer, II really do not
thluk they ought to be named on the same
day And now, sir, do you want to know
what my opinion is - fairly yelled the Colo
nel "Certaiuly, sir, | would be glad to hear
it, well, sir, my opinion is that you are a
- fool he roared out in honest iudigna-
ton, not at the praise of Lee, but at what be
considered blaspheny Of the one Washing
ton. GordouSrile Gazette