Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-09
ALEAA. GAZETTE & VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
BATTLE ON TIL. POTOMAC.

Citizens OF this county, residing on the Dahhs
of the Potomac, have tor long tune past been
annoyed by depredations from the smaller class,
es of vessels navigating that river. Farmers
who cut wood for sale, and cord 1t on the banks
of the river TO be thence shipped to the mar
ket, of Washington aud Alexandria, have eS-
ne.ially been the vlctlms OF this thlcvDg In
fact they have in this way, been compelled 10
furnish these vessels both on their upward and
downward trips, with any amount OF wood
which could be successfully taken on board of
them, the amount being only linited by the
wants and opportunities of the depredators.
These raids have generally been made III the
night time but impunlty has made the raiders
more Dold.
On Friday morning last, whilst the boat of
the schuoner Willie, of Ouaucock, Accomac
county, Va, was engaged in raid OF this
character, on the wood pile OF Mr.. George ".
Carpenter, il was discovered by that gentle
mau VINO, taking his qua with him. succeeded,
before the crew were aware Of his presence, 50
to speak, in surrounding them. The whole
crew, consisting Of one white man aud three
negroes, were captured aud marched, at the
point of the gun, to the meat house 0t this
gentleman, where they were safely locked up.
The Captain, Columbus johnson, who had re-
manned on board OF the vessel, seeing what had
taken place, succeeded in maklng sail aud re-
turned to Quautico, where he procured the
aid Of two men and returned, 1t Is supposed,
Tor the purpose OF rescuing the prisoners. Mr.
Carpenter, VINO recognized the vessel as soou
as she had cast anchor in front of his house, III
company with his sou and Mir Mudd, who re-
sues with him, aud taking with him also the
white man previously cIrtured, as decoY, We
suppose, proceeded immediately to board the
vessel for the purpose of capturing the Cap
tain. On boarding. the vessel a desperate hand
10 hand fight immediately took place, the white
man Carpenter had brought with him taking
sides with the Captain, As might have been ex.
pected, making The cUmbatans thus tour TO
three. Victory iually perched upon the tan.
rcr of Carpenter, the captain ANONYMOUSLY
seeking sufcry by flight in the snail boat, aud
the Others surreuderlug. AS soon as Mr. Z.
could make sail he pursued the Captain, but
night uvertaking him he was obliged to aban-
don pursuit.
The two men from Quantico were released
and returned home. The three negroes aud
the white man were committed to the county
iail, and the vessel banded over to the county
authorities and now lies safely moored on
Chapel Point waiting for the captain TO come
aud claim her.
Admiral Carpenter, the hero of this severe
paval battle, was quite badly, but not seriously
hurt in his haUd to hand encounter on the
deck OF this piratlcal craft. But, we are hap,
py to assure cur readers that once more 'aIl
is quiet on the Potomac. '-Ifot 1obacco
Times.
LENr.-Archbisho Bayey has issued
the following regulations for Lent IN the ga.
thoIic archdiocese OF Baltimore; Ash Wednes-
dav, the first day Of Lent, tails on the 18th day
of February. |. All the faithful who have
completed their twenty-frst year are, unless
leeiiuately dispensed bound to observe the
fast of Lent. 9 They are to make only one
meal day, excepting Sundays. 3 The meal
allowed on fast days Is not to te taken tllabout
noon. 4 At that meal, if on any day permls-
sion should be granted for eating hesh, ooth
flesh and fish are not to be used at the same
time even by way OF seasoning. D sm'i
refeshment, commonly called collation. Is allow
ed in the evening; no general rule as TO the
quantity of food permitted at this time IS or
can be made. But the practice of the most
regular Christian is never to let 1t exceed the
fourth part of an ordinary meal. 6. Ihequal-
ty of food allowed at collation. IS, 10 this arch
diocese, bread, butter, cheese, all kinds OF
fruits. salads vegetables, aud fish, Milk and
eggs are prohibited. 7. General usage has
made it lawful to drink in the morning some
warm LIQUID as tea, coffee, or thin chocolate
made with water. g. Necessity aud custom
have authorized the use of hogs lard instead
Of butter in preparing fish, vegetables, DC. y.
The following persons are exempted IRON Tue
obligations Of fasting: Young persous under
men, those who are obliged to do hard labor,
all who through weakness cannot fast without
great prejudice to their health. 10. by dis,
pensation, the use Of flesh meat will be allowed
at any time on Sundays, and once day on
MONDAYS Tuesdays Thursdays aud Saturdays,
with the exception of Holy Thursday and the
second and last Saturdays of Lent IL. Per
sons dispensed from the obligation OF fasting on
account OF tender or advanced age, or hard Ia
bor are not bound by the restriction OF using
meat only at one meal on days on whlch i1S
use is granted by dispeusatlon. Others u'S-
pcnsei from the fast ivr other causes, as wei,
as those who are obliged to last, are permitted
to use meat only at one meal
4 REMARKABLE CASE The Murfrccsboro
Tenn Monitor states, upon the evidence OF
Two physcians and many individuals IN the
peirhborhood, that a young lady, who enjoyed
good health until about four years ago, COM
m,nced having faintlng spells OF frequent
occurrence, the attacks recently becoming Sc
yerer and Terminating iu couvulslonS. SHE has
been under medical treatment tor more
than year, but all remedies are OF no avail.
nd she continues to grow worse II Is uon
discovered that there Is some kluo OF Icp'ie
in her stomach, which comes up luto hcr 'h'o"''
choking her to such an extent that she Is throw"
into e1uyulsions, her muscles becoming rigid,
her exremities cold, the pupils of her eyes
dated, and tie skin breaking on her hands
aud face. The reptile has been seen several
times by different persons and Is SAID to oe
about half an inch iu diameter. of black color
and covered with villous or hairy coastlng. Il
comes up iuo her throat, aud sometimes luto
her mouth, about O'clock in the afternoon
She has refused uul recently to permit its ex-
traction, thinking to do 50 would cause her
death Physicians have been attending her re-
ceutly for the purpose Of relieving her of this
terrible afl,ctiou,,as otherwise she cauaot live
much longer.