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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-13
THE ALDERMEN
what was pope at Last Nights, ses
ssoh-4 Large Abioant Of Basines
tstshSd Through.

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tsesllsa Through.
The Board Of Aldermen met last night,
President McCrea in the chair.
REPORTS. rsr
The Recorder repoitsd this SUN OF s2j,-
75B.63 as collections from all sources dur
ing the month Of April.
The City Sexton reported 80 interments
in the City Cemetery during the month OF
April.
The City Werk-heuse Keeper reported II
prisoners ch hand May 1, and that 1902
bushels of broken stone was furnished the
Street Department in April,
In compliance with tn Jaw, the Board Of
Edue8tieE sdDm;tted the following annual
estimate of expenses for the public schools
of the city for the ensuing scholastic year
ending Both of Innp lSr5.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-13

CaSsimeres, cheapest, at Hogan Bros.
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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-13

LOUISVILLE d CINCINNATI SHORT
LINE RAlLR0AD.-TrainsIe leave ard ar
rive at TOuiSxilip as fO1lou-S.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-13

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, May Is, 100 A. NJ.
PrObdbilitieS.-FOr Tennessee and the
Ohio valley partly cloudy warm weather,
south west TO northwest winds and sta
tionary 70 rising barometer.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-13

TsIegrdPAic Report from Signal Service CbTPs U.
g. A, Of 06servafi0n, al $50 p. Ny Ne
Western Union Line.
Fa'; ys q Wind TS w s:sss s1
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-13

RIVER NEWS.
Daily Report Of Stage Of Water, icitA Changes ~
the "A Hosrs sldin0 p II. hGy y, 1874.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, Deer. 7.
Sun rose.............7 2 Moon rises.......... 81
Sun sets ..........4 al High water. ........OO w
ARRIV ED.

Steamship E G knight, New York, to Hooe
s. Johnston.
steamship New York, Philadelphia, to F A
Reed.
Steamer Columbia, Baltimore, to Wheat.
She reports the steamship John Gibson hence
for New York, which was aground at Lower
Cedar Point, with the steamers Express and n
lot Boy pulling at her on Saturday, as having
often off at high tide yesterday and proceeded
on her voyage She also reports passing tour
coasters in tho river bound up.
Steamer Pilot Boy. Currioman, to + a Reed.
Schr K Reese Baltimore, to Il Worth
Schr Maricabo, Washington, to Shinn q 70.
Schr Sapho, Norfolk, to Smoo. u Perry.
Schr Zoe, Norfolk, to Smoot y Perry.
Schr Anna Bell, Havre-de-G Grace, to VIM a
Smoot.
Steamer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, by F A
Reed. ;.
ern Shore, to have her masts, which she lost on
her way to this port, restored.
MEMORANDA
Schrs Chas F Sampson, Chas J Morrison AM
Ann LYONS, hence, at Baistol 4th.
Schr VIM Mason hence, at Boston 4tn.
Schr Oliver Ames, for this port, cleared at
Providence 4th.
Schr C 2 Gerrish, hence, at New York 9th.
Schrs II r Congdon, FOR Providence, and a
F Klndberg, for New Haven, hence at New
Y ork 9th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07
Tlla Markets.

New YORK Dec. 7.-Stocks dull and lower.
Money 81 Gold III. Flour quiet and steady.
Wheat quiet and unchanged Corn quiet and
firm.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 7.-Virginia SKIES, peelers,
las HI Cotton heavy and quiet; low mid
dlings l3zal4. Flour dull; Howard street and
Western Superfne 25sS4 So do. Extra 754
SIS 25 do. Family 50aS6 81; City Mills Super
fine 25aS4 81; do. Extra 1 75aS5 25; do. Rio
brands t 50sS7; do. Family 25.S1 25: Wheat
white l25al4O; others unchanged. Corn urm
for Southern white 1Sas4; yellow Southern 81 J;
mixed Western dull snd nominal at S. Oats
frmer; Southern G5a69; Western mixed ca; do.
white IS. Rye weak and lower at l00al03. Hay
dull anduncnanged. Pork nominal at 2laS2l 80.
Coffee quiet and nominally unchanged. Sugar
unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07
From New York.

New YORK, Dec. IA Scranton, Pa, dis,
patch states that John and james Baston were
arrested yesterday TOR beating aud kicking
Thomas Williams a miner and then kicking
him off high precipicc from the effects OF
which he died.
Gen. Brisbn, of the regular army by request
of the Governor of Nebraska, has established
bis headquarters here aud calls on the inhabi,
tauts Of New York aud New Jersey to send
him clothing, -four aud other neccssaries for
the starving inhabitants of that State.
The trial Of Coroner Richard Crokey, iDdict
ed for the murder OF John Mckenna, last cleo
ton day, begao this morning. a jury is being
empanneiled.
Eight frame buildings, 10 east New York,
owned by various parties, were burned to-day.
Loss 100000.
Thomas Coyne, proprietor of saloon In
Brookyn, was shot yesterday AFTERNOON by
JAS Dougherty, aud died this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTl
FROM WASHINGTON.
I congress-.

WASHINGTON December 7, 1874.
The Senate opened at noon to-day, the VICE
President in the chair. Nearly all the seats
on the floor were occupied, and the galleries
we're quite full, though many seats remained
vacant
The Chaplain, in his prayer, asked that the
recent chastisemcnts might work reformation
in the people.
The usual motions that the clerk inform the
House of Representatives that the Senate was
now IN session, and that the hour of meeting
be fixed at noon, having been adopted,
Mr. Conkling moved the appointment OF
two Senators in conjunction with a slmll ar
committee on the part of the House of Rep
reseutatives, to wait upon the President OF
the United States and inform him that the
two Houses of Congress were in session, aud
ready to receive any message he may wish to
communicate.
Messrs. Couklipg, of New York, and Thur
man, of Ohio, were appointed the committee.
The credentials of George +. Edmonds, OF
Vermont, and of w. w. Eaton, Of Couuecti-
cut, were then presented and laid on the table.
A number of resolutions, bills, &C., of DO in
tcrest in Virginia were introduced and referred,
and recess was taken.
In the House of Representatives the Speaker
called the House to order at noon, and the
usual formal resolutions as to informing the
Senate and fixing the hour Of meeting having
been adopted, committee -Messrs Dawes,
of Mass; Hale, Of N. T.; und Beck, OF Ky,
was appointed to unite with the Senate COM
mittee in waiting upon the President.
At a late hour the message came in and was
read. 4 summary Of its contents appears IN
another column.
In the galleries there was no seat vacant,
and the corridors were crowded.
THE SAFE BURGLARY CASE
In the Criminal Court of the District
Of Columbia, to-day Mr.. R. Harring-
ton came 10 and withdrew all pleas to the
validity OF the grand jury that found the in
dictment against hun, at the preceding trial
without reference to technicalitleS. The court
said it would take up the case tomorrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07
Foreign News.

Homo KONG, Dec. 1.-The japanese evacu-
ated the Island Of Fomosa on the Sd inst.
LONDON, Dec. lit is reported that the
Foreign Office will ask the government of the
United States if the Arctic expedition fitting
out in Great Britain can have the stores lett
with the wreck of the Polaris on the Coast Of
Greenland
LONDON, Dec THE injunction obtained
on "Wednesday last in the Chanccry Court by
McKcuna against the Erie Railway Company
was to-day dissolved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07

COUNTY ITEMS The Township Board of
Jefferson Township met at the Court House
this morniDg, audited few accounts and ad-
instant.
The Board of County Supervisors met at
the Court House this morning. organized by
the election of d. G. Schutt as President, and
audited several bills.
A colored man named Lipsicomb was COM
mitted to Jail last Saturday by Justice Veltch
to await the action of the next Grand Jury,
charged with stealing clothing from John
Wilson,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07

LARGE FUNERAL.-The funeral of Elder j..
l.. Purriugton, of the Primitive Baptist Church.
took place yesterday from the church of that
denomination, aud was Que OF the lergest ever
witnessed 10 this city. The church and the
stairway leading to it were crowded. and num-
bcrs of spectators lined the sidewalks 10 the
neighborhood. The funeral sermon was preach
ed BY Elder W. j. burlington, Elders Bart
ley, Francis aod Smoot assisting 10 the
ceremonies. Among the attendants were mem
bers of the church FROM Maryland, Penpsylva-
MIA, New Jersey and the counties surrounding
this CITY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07
From Panama.

New YORK, Dec 7.-Pauama dates to the
2Sth ult., are received. There is nothing par
tlcuIarly new. The details of the wreck
of the steamer Delafarua on the Pacific
coast show that sixteen lives were lost for want
of the boats being 10 proper condition. Those
who were rescued were taken to Valparaiso.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07
Negro Uprising.

VlcKsBURG, Dec. 1.-The reports 10 crcu
latiou, last night, that large bodies OF armed
negroes were on their way to tbs city to take
possession Of the court house were confirmed
this morning at nine o'clock, when alarm bells
we're rung to warn the citizens. Business
houses of all kinds were closed, and whites
under arms marched out on various roads to
meet the enemy. The court house is in the
possession of the whites. and the negro sheriff
is a prisoner Great excitement prevails.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07
Ague COnquerOr;

No QUININE, ARSENIC OK IUIsUNs. :,
This is strong language, as Physicians and
Chemis,s have for years tried to compound =
nrenaration that would entirely cure Fever and
bh eps without the use of strong medicine, such
As Quinine Arsenic and other poiseons, injurious
to the system. There is no case OF FeTeT ana
&e that this renedy viii not cure at and
permanently 1t purifes the Blood, Liver,
Spleens and all secreatory organs SO enectuaily
that the Chills will not return during tie season,
even when persons have had them Tor years
'''0 y - HENRY COOK S CO.,
nov 9-2m Wholesale Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07

REMARKs-W heat is active at last weeks
quotations offerings of 15ll bushels, with sales
of white st 10 1913 and 1872 for good to choice,
and red at 10, lis, 12O 100 and 1Sl-latter for
choice. Corn is steady; offerings of 23O2 bush
els, with sales of white at 80, mixed at II and
49, and yellow at 81. Oats are active and firm
offerings of 176 bushels, with sales at So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07
The TiIton-Reecher Case.

ALBANY, Dec. THE Court of Appeals
has decided in the case of Theo. Tilton, respon-
dent, against Henry Ward Beecher, appellant
that the order of General Term Of the special
term of the City Court Of Brook lyn be revers-
ed and the cause RENTED to the court below,
that its discretion upon the merits may be ex-
ercised without costs to either party as against
the other. The opinion takes the ground that
the court below had right to order bill of
narticulars
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07

The PoToMAC AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY,"
Judge r. II. Cockerie, OF Fairfax, on Thurs
day, introduced u the House of Delegates,
bill Incorporating The Potomac Agricultural
Society of Alexandria, with capital stock Of
not less than 5000 Dor more than $4,000
with power to hold 100 acres of land. Among
the corporators are Gen. VIM. H. F. Lee, of
Fairfax Robert Beverly, and Gov. WIN.
Smith, of Fauquier S. S. Bradford, ofCulpe-
pepper Ed. G. Daniels, and G. Gingham, of
Fairfax and Johu Green, Arthur Herbert,
Andrew Jamie>en, r. NJ. Lawson, j. I. Beck.
ham, aud A. j. Wedderburn, of Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07
P0SfOOIlel.

New HAVEN, Dec. THE hearing in the
case of the American National Life aud Trust
Company on application of the Insurance Com
missioner for the appointment Of trustee to
assume charge OF the company has been post
poued. No day has been fixed for the hearing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07

R. L. CARNE The State Board of Educa-
ton has reappointed, and the State Senate
confirmed, the appointment OF Richard l..
Carne, esq. Principal Of St. johns Academy,
in this city, as Superintendent of Public Schools
for Alexandria, and the Board and Senate
could not have done better. MIR. Carne has
held the position of Superintendent since the
organization OF the present system, and 90 one
could have more satisfactorily performed the
duties. Possessing in 40 extraordinary degree
the qualifications for the position, an enthusiast
in the cause of education, with wonderful
kuack of impartiug knowledge, and foe execu-
tive abilities, he is justly held in the highest
estimation by the State Superintendent and
State Board, while here, where he is so we'll
kuown, his qualifications and purity Of charac-
ter make him the acknowledged man for the
place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07

PUT OFF THE TRAIN Two young men from
Washington, while returning to that city on
the last train yesterday evening, walked through,
the ladies car usiug improper language and
had the door shut after them to keep them
out. Upon attempting to re-enter that car
they were refused admission by the conductor,
Capt, Reagan, and for applying to that gentle
man au approbious epethet were kDocked down
aud put of the train at Waterloo, aud bad to
walk the rest of the way through the rain aud
mud
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07

CTRAYED OR STOLEN-From Bethel Ac-
- adcmy on Tuesday night November 9th
small BAY or BROWN HORSE, with Eo.
man nose, capped in right hip, natural PAGER
and dog trots quite rapidly; has the appearance
will be paid for his return or any information
that will lead to his recovery. y. G. SMITH.
Bethel Academy, Fauquier CO., dec lit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07

BADLY INJURED. Mrs. Elizabeth jenkins,
mother Of the late Mrs Surratt, and aunt Of
Capt Webster, of the police force of this city,
lady upwards Of eighty years OF age, met
with an accident at her home, near Surratts
vile, last week, by which she had an arm brok-
en- and receiv ed other serious Injuries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Dec. I, | | a. m.
For the Middle States, clearing followed by
cooler weather, north or west winds and slowly
rising barometer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07

Police REPORT The following cases have
been reported at Police Headquarters since
Saturday afternoon
William Claggett, colored, for riotous con-
duct at Fishtown, was sent to the work house.
Martha Green, colored, for abusing Mrs
Maria Nightingale, was foed and discharged
Lavinia Ferguson aud K lzabeth Graham,
colored, for disorderly conduct aud fighting in
Petty's alley, were fined and discharged
Patrick Doran, for disorderly conduct, was
fined and discharged.
The above cases we're before the Mayor.
GU, his term of service, was discharged from
the chain gang.
There are now but twelve prisoners conhued
in jail-a smaller number than for mouths
past.
Twelve dodgers were accommodated at the
station house last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07

NOR THE HOLIDA1S-We have received
Il this day the following goods, which we will
sell at prices to suit the times Kaisns, in whole,
half and quarter boxes; loose MuscateI and
Seedle<s do; Imperial Figs in layers: EIeinc
do in layers; Malaga Grapes Oranges and
Lemons Citron and Lemon Peel; Almonds !;
English Wainuts; Pecans; Fibcrts and Pam
Nuts Atmore's and Anderson's Mince Meat !;
Apple Butter; Cox Geuline; Canned Goods !
English and American Pickles Sauces and Pot
ted Meats Cantcn Ginger; Pineapple, Edam
and Sapssg go Cheese Brandy Peaches and Cher
ries Olive Oil; Ssrdines; Flavorlng Extracts.
Also large stock of fine Imported and Domes.
tic Liquors, which we guarantee to be rs pure As
can be boug ht in this country. For bargains call
on GEO. McBURNEY s. son,
Fine Grocers and Liquor Dealers,
doc l66 and I1u King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07
Failure.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Nov. Josiah Cum
ioings, trunk manufacturer, has failed. His
liabilities are $l20,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07

SUDDEN DEATH-Mrs. Calharine Field,
relict of the late Mr.. Stephen Field, and moth
er of S. K. Field, City Tax Collector, arose
this morning apparently as we'll as ever, but
soon afterwards was attacked by apoplcxy while
walking in the yard of her house on Patrick
street near King, and died in short time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07

Mothers do not let your darngs suffer with
the Whoopiug Cough, if you have a remedy
SO near at hand. Use DR., Bulls Cough Syrup
aud the little sufferers will soon find relief.
Price, % cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07

FIREs.-The house on the estate of the late
Henry Halton, near Fort Washington and oc
cupied by Mr.. Joseph Beasley was burned yes
terday morning. The occupants were at break
fast when the fire was discovered under the
roof
% the preceding night the dwelling house
of Mr.. ". H. Gwynu, between j. b. aud Pts
Getaway was also destroyed by FIRE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07

The cheapest and largest stock OF Fashion
able Hats, at DEALuAA S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07

Tie Secretary Of the Treasury awardedSj00,-
900 gold, yesterday, at from II. l34 to 1920.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07
LOST NM EOL.N.U.

The finest and cheapest Clothing House in
the city, 5. DEALHAM S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07

All good goods thoroughly Sponged, at
DEALHANS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07
RAILROAD ACcIDENT.-The passenger train

RAILROAD ACCIDENT The passenger train
due here this morning from Daovie, in charge
Of Capt. Fossett, was run into when between
Rapidan and Orange Court House, by cattle
train, and badly damaged. The accident occur
red about half past four O clock, and as the
cars were telescoped. the alarm Of the passeo,-
gers can be better imagined than described.
The two engines and express, baggage, two
passenger and sleeping car were smash
ed, but strange to say, of the ten or a
dozen passengers, hurt none of their injuries
amounted to more than slight scratches and
bruises. A relief train that started from this
city for the scene OF the accident returned at 4
o'clock this afternoon bring the passengers &C.,
of the damaged train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07

The PRINCE WILLIAM MURDER. -lntelll
gence from Manassas this morniog Is to the
effect that Mrs Herndon died yesterday, and
that the money stolen from her house has been
discovered concealed 10 the house OF sister OF
the man Fouks, whose examination was to have
taken place to-day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07

PERSONAL. New Orleans Bulletin of
the 2od inst, says 1--WE are pleased to notice
that our friend Wat Tyler Cluverius has been
elected Captain of the Orleans Light Infantry,
FROM what we know of Capt. CIuverlus ne Will
make good officer aud gallant soldier. MIR.
Cluverius was formerly resident Of this city
in business with the late firm of Peel u Ste
VenS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07

Save 20 per cent by buying your Clothing at
DEALHAMS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07

The best Of Business Suits, very cheap, at
DEALHAM'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07

All goods warranted as represented at
DEALHAM's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07

The finest Of Merchant Taylor's Dress Suits
AT DEALHAM'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07

The best and largest variety of Overcoats, at
DEALHAM's
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07
LOCAL NEWS.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES YEsTERDAY.-The
weather yesterday was cloudy and disagreeable
and, towards dark rainy Being the first Sun
day in the month communion services were
performed 10 most of the churches, but the as
sembled congregations were rather small. The
pupits we're occupied by the resident clergy,
except that of the Primitive Baptist Church,
when Elder w. j. burlington preached the
funeral sermon of the late Elder j. L. Purring-
tor. The following is report of the work
done during the day by the Young Men 8
Christian Association: The Queen street Mis-
sion Sunday School was held with the usual
results. The Aims House exercises we're con-
Quoted by a large committe, and were very re.
fre>hlng and impressive, a goodly number OF
worShippers being present. The Jail Mission
was worked by full committee, who report
the usual interest and that but six inmates are
confined there The o. clock prayer meeting
in the Second Presbyterian Church was we'll
attended, and the usual precious season was
experienced by the committee and the congre-
CATION. This meeting will be held next Sun
DAY in the Methodist Protestant Church.
HORSE THEFrs. Saturday night last Mr..
Alexander Hunter had fine pair of horses
stolen from his stable, at Abingdon, his home
in this county. 1t appears from the signs that
the thief rode mule and hitched it to the
gate The ground was plainly marked by the
boots of the animal. Proceeding to the stable
the lock was forced, ADD the thief chose the
best pair from the stud, and taking a wagon
rein hanging near, tied the pair chosen to-
gether, and then decamped, taking with him
saddle, Mcclellan pattern, and was seen by
some men going up the pike towards Wash
iugton One was dark bay horse with sore
spot ovet his eye and with name cut between
his ears; the other light bay with heavy
head and small sore on top Of his back and
name also uicked. Both horses are of medium
SIZE and style. 4 reward has been issued, and
the telegraph has placed the whole detective
force of the section on the alert. Chief Detec
tive Cavoe, of Washington, has the case 10
hand On the preceding night MIR. s. A.
Heath, of Fairfax Court House, had valuable
sorrel horse stolen from him, but it was reeov
cred yesterday few miles from where it was
stolen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07

COUNTY CoURT.-The December term of
the County Court, Judge Saogster preSldlcg
commenced this afternoon.
Henson Thompson, colored, qualified as Su-
perintendent of the Poor.
The case of Hunter ct ais. VS.. the W. & A.
Turnpike Company was called The question
10 this case is the abandonment of the Wash
ipgton and Alexandria Turnpike road by the
Turnpike Company. The law provides that
the Court shall certify the fact of abandonment
to the Township Board of the townships,
through which the road passes, when 1t be-,
comes the duty of the Board to assume control
of the abandon highway as county road.
The case was postponed until "Wednesday to
which time the Court adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07
U K Z S & III Z a T S Il.

T. j. WATKINS will, from and after this
date, have for sale st his stalls Nos. ~ and Y,
in the Royal street wing of the market building,
at redu led prices, the beet SALT and FRESH
PORK and BEEF and VEAL and MUTTON
the market affords. Also superior qusity Of
SAUSAGE NEAT. Housekeepers will do we'll
to give him call. Ias- Market baskets sent
free of cost to all parts of The city nov 24-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-07

HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE-The
he: house and lot No. al Lee street, between
Wilkes and Gibbon. For terms apply to
dec 7.3t JAMES TREAkLE.