Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-22

Conference of the NJ. f. Church, South, which
met in this city on the 10th instant, adjourned
last night The only business transacted after
the close Of the Gazette report of the pro-
ceedings Yesterday was the reception OF the re-
ports from Hamilton and FaruvllIc, both OF
which were favorable, and the reception OF the
report Of the sub committee on the Narrentcn
Springs purchase, the purport OF which was TO
refer the question back to the original commlt-
tee. A resolution of thanks for the hospitality
the delegates had experienced was adopted.
Rev. Mr.. Kennedy preached the closing ser
mon to large congregation.
CONCERT The Harmouie Concert tonight
will be grand affair. The Washington Saen-
gertuod, forty members L. KEY, director, and
the celebrated Rlchters orchestra, Viii take
part. The Sacugerbund will produce some OF
their best pieces and "" advise all lovers o.
fine music to CO. The Either Duet is so;uc-
thing new 10 many of our readers. Alter tue
concert the Saeugerbund will be entertained
by The Harmonic at the hall OF rhc Dun Ere
Company, who have kindly offered 1t Tor the
purpose The association proposes TO give d
concert every month this winter together with
other entertainments.
COMMITTEE on STREETS The Committee
on Streets of the City Council met last pIght
and opened he bids for paving toe sidewalk
in front of the Jail Six bids were ctfered,as iHl-
lows: Richard Javins, 81 per yard; Jno: l.
HAYS, IS; SLruar, l. tlydes, 20; Wan Bur
CESS, 65; Richards L. Philips, 63; JAS. +.
Philips, 63 The cutumittcc determined to
let the lowest bidders settle the question as to
which of them shout uayc the work.
REGIsTRArIoN.-r The registration books
were opened at the usual places 10 The several
wards Of the city to-day for TIE purpose OF al,
Lowing all vino had failed to be Registered 5c
fore, or who have changed their Residence s!Hce
the last election, TO have their names enrolled!
50 that they may be enabled 10 vote at the next
election The books will remain open to-mor-
row aud next day.
REMOVALS. The Adams Express office in
this city, is to be removed to the room IN the
Mausion House Building, now occupied hy
Justice Freuch as his office, which will oc
handsomely fitted up Tor the purpose. Justice
French office will hereafter be IN the hail OF the
Sun Ere Company, 10 the southern end OF thc
Fairfax street wing Of the market house build
log.
New ROAD. As the last b oard OF CUmuls-
m;ssiouers appointed for the purpose, could
not agree upon damages for new road 10 con
meet the Leesburg turnpike, near The lneoInSi-
ca! Semirary, vii the county road. near MI
Anthony Fraz RS. "A ucw board OF I'VE, ordered
by the court, was summoned this uornln@ ny
Sheriff Roach aud will inspect the proposed
route Tomorrow.
DEATH OF DIR. MCREA. - Ojc of the ol!cs.
and most esteemed cilzeus Of Prince William
county, Dr. Jas W. McRea, died at his resi-
deocc, gear Gainesville ON Sunday night lat,
and was buried yesterday ut Haymark2t. II"
had been confined to his bed for some ums
prior to his dccease.
FIRE. The alarm OF fire about eleven Q clock
this morniog was caused by the burning OF
portion OF the roof of a small framed house on
the west side of Fayette street. between Game
ron and Queen. The fire department was
speedily GU the spot, but the flames were cS-
tinguisbed without its assistance.
Police REPORT. The only case reported at
police headquarters this morning was that OF
coIored man, named VIM Dudley who, for
disorderly conduct, was fined and discharged
by Alderman Jauncy, who in the temporary
absence OF the Mayor, presided at the Mayor 5
Court. ------.--
LpIpouN CIRCUIT COURT -ln the Circuit
Court of l.audoun county yesterday, the trlai
of j Ohm Golden tor the murder OF Joseph Ac'
Farland was ostponed to January next.
Dave Broken, coorcd, Tor suooilug George
jackson, also coIorcd, Was seutcuced to i've
years 10 the penlteDtlary.
THE WEATHER The weather is dehgh fal
that of real ludian summer. Many OF the
trees and flowers, Notwithstanding the late cold
snap, are 10 full bupm again. and MI ueofse
Bossart has In his yard a tree with secGhd
crop Of pears--thc fruit almost ripe enough to
eat.
LIFE Policies The ST. Louis Lie ln>ur-
ance Company has paid out during the last
nine mouths on death claims, $6333,676 among
which was that OF &. T. Webster, Of this city
s., 900 Major Johnston is the agent OF the
company In this city.
Cough, Hoarsencss, Asthma, or any lrrita-
ton of the Throat or Bronchial TUBES Will be
relieved by taking Dr. Bulls Coug6! Syrup 1t
has cured thousands. Recommend 1t to your
friend and ueighbor. Your druggist keeps 1t.
Price, % cents.
<,KAB APPLE CT ID 4 Il.
NV customers and the public generally are
respectfully informed that have just received
nv usual fall supply Of that superb CIDER, thc
p3re juicc Of tie Virginia CRAB anpte This o.
der is y most delicious ana healthy drink and to
the dyspeptic its medicinal qualities are such
that great rc!iefis experienced by lis use. ana
oftcntimes cures are effected, rs any physician
will Tell you. Try it.