Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-11
LOCAL NEWS.

LOCAL NEWS.
THE LODGE OF WASHlNGTON.-Ihe Lodge
Of Washington, history of Alexandria Wash
iogton Lodge, No. %, A. +. & A. NJ, of Alex
andria, from 1883 to 1875, complied FROM tie
original records ui the Lodge BY I. l.. Brockett,
Past Master of the Lodge, aud published by
q. f. French, of this city, is before us, and
more interesting vo uuln neatly printed, hand
scmely illustrated with fine Steel eneravings,
and beautifully bound We have not had the
pleasure OF perusiOg for many a day There is
scarcely an Arxandrian who will not find in its
pages that which must attract, as we'll as ln
struct, and while it possesses peculiar local
interest, at the same time ii will be sought after,
not only by members of the fraternity all over
the land, for the very valuable information OF
men and things conrcc'ed with the order, that
il contains, but by Those outside, who will be
delighted with the "reminiscences OF the great
men and events Of other days narrated 10 sue
cine aud most pleasing style. The book has
been published by subscription, and any nfor-
formation concerning it can be ob'alned either
from Mr.. French or Mr. W. Il. Lambert, 7.
q. NJ, of the State, of this city.
CORPORATION COURT Judge f. w. Lone
presiding TO DAY S PROCEEDINGS. The
grand jury, composed Of john 7. Clarke, VIM.
Phillips, Michael Faunon, John \. Arnold, ).
y Bagot, }. g. Mburn aud Robert VI. Law
sou, were sworn ADD charged by the court. and
through their foreman, Robert Nj. Lawson, re-
turned the following Indictments: Com. vs.. y.
A. Groves. grand larceny, a true bill; Com. vs.
a. Il w. r. r., nuisance, a true bill; same vs..
VIM. Nlikcrson, seduction under promise OF
marriage, true bill.
Com VS.. Joseph Padgett; indictments for ex-
tortiug monies by color OF his office of Justice
Of the Peace; four cases; demurrer to indlct-
ments and to each count; demurrer overruled.
United States vs.. Oitman ct al; proof OF
publication against uetcudauts filed; docketed
for trial as to Ottmar; petition aud bond for
removal Of cause 10 y. 5. Circuit Court filed
and order of removal entered.
CORTLAND II. Smith qualified as attorney
and counsellor at law
NJ. B Harlow vs. Il. s. Martini chaucery;
report Of commissioner Mushbach filed.
Cochran vs. Thnua>; chaucery; decree con-
hrniug the report OF sale.
License to keep al ordinary was granted to
Smith 4 Co.
Leadbeater, guardian, VS.. Grimes ct al; peti
ton Of heirs of Henry Grimes filed.
The following cases were before the grand
jury ADD nor acted upon when this report ccs4d
false pretcnccS; Com. vs.. C!orissa Morgan, re-
ceving stolen goods; Com. VS.. Gilbert Smp-
son, assault and battery; and Com VS.. Alex 40
dIla and Washington Railroad for committing
q nuisance.
Common L1w Issues
Fishell & Bro. vs. o Il \. H. r. Co.; case;
continued generally.
Jeremiah Robb VS.. John Negley, jr.; case;
continued; peremitory order against defendant
Tor trial at ncXt term.
Joseph Packard vs. i. Gen;zberger; trespass;
set for Friday.
Rogers 4 60. VS.. Wilmer & Bro. assum psit;
Friday
Goodhand's administrator vs. Ez kic Jones;
case; Friday.
). Dreus VS.. S. Eiostein; assumpst; Thurs
day.
City Council of Alexandria vs. Jno. H. Rus
sell cl,ctmcnt; Two ca>es-Thursday
y. De Mot 1t W. r. l. Lucas; case; Friday.
I. Is. Barrett ". Alexander Iluuter; debt;
Saturday
-, FowIe's heirs VS.. Robert Mills; cjectucnt;
Thursday.
Hcndersons executor VS. James L Hender-
son; debt; Saturday,
John Summers vs. Euoch Cook: removal
from justice; Friday.
H. Gentzherger V. V. NJ. R. r. Co.: re-
Inoval from justice; Saturday.
Com. vs.. Us. L. Padgert cxtcring money
by color OF office of ustlce jury aud case 10
progress.
Mt. VERNON IN FALL COSTUME AT no
season ofthe year is the Potomac scenery more
beautiful than the autumn. Excursionists to
Mount Vernon seem aware of this and Indulge
10 delightful pculcs coupled with the gathering
OF leaves from the varlcgated foliage of the
adJonlng forests. \ lively and numerous party
started Tor the toub OF the Father of his
Couutry" last Saturday morning, but found, as
they neared the wharf, that the steamer Arrow
was not there. But they found Captain Frank
HoIlngshcad as bright and cheerful as ever
who Invited them on board the ferry boat for
Alexandra, saying that his boat was undergo
ing some slight repairs down there, but would
soon be ready, and would make the trip The
crowd took him at his word. Repairing boilers
Is mighty onsartln- work, and it was past
noon when it was flushed But nothing seem
cd to discourage the captain. Make the trip
he would. lie hustled the mechanics ashore,
set he pumps agoing to fill the boiler, called
tug boat alongside to take him in tow down the
river and assist in pumping up his boiler at
The same time. Fire was k,nded 10 the fur
hace and by the time Mt Vernon was reached
the tug was dismissed aud the Arrow steamed
up to the wharf on "her own hook" The
day could scarcely have been finer, and there
Was ample time for the inspection of house
and grounds aud securing lunch and bouquets
before the arrow returned from the White
House. After delightful run up the river
the captain redeemed his pledge and landed
the passengers III Washington at six o'clock.
Ihe company was mostly strangers, who great
~ admired the Captains pluck and energy
Washington Republican,
RELIGIOUS SERVICES YEsTERDAY.-The
pulplts of the churches 10 the city were occu-
pied, yesterday, by the resident clergy, with
the exception of that of the NJ f. Church
South Mhrre Row DIR Duncan who Lad or