Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-20
The HEBREW PURIM FESTIVAL The He

The HEBREW PURIM FESTIVAL. The He
brew Feas, of Purim, one of the most joyous
of the Hebrew festivals, will begin at sunset
tonight and continue to be celebrated the TWO
succeeding days. OF much greater antiquity
than all the legends to which are traced the
origin of the Mardi Gras. is the history as
related 10 Holy Writ, of the celebration OF the
feast of Purim 1t is commemorative OF the
escape of the Hebrew race from the horrible
death and determination which Haman, the
son of Hammcdatha, had designed, and we'll
nigh succeeded in carrying out. The history
of that strange tragedy, Is told 10 the book OF
Esher-herselfa great biblical character, q
noble daughter of Israel, aud afterwards the
Queen of Ahasuerus, 1.-THE King who relg;ned
from India even to Ethiopia, over hundred
and seven and twenty provinces The feast
occurs on the 18th day, in the month Adar OF
verses q, &c, 81 and 49, of the book OF Esther.
The Israeties scattered as they are through
out the whole world, whether enjoying political
and religious privileges or not, have from that
era up to the present, celebrated that day OF
their salvation, or emancipation as 1T we're
with devotion and zeal truly characteristic
of them individually and collectively, whether
it be In matters of amusements, or IN matters
OF more material pursuits.
The festival was inaugurated this morning IN
the synagogue of this city with trlumphal hymns
and prayers of thanksgiving. The custom OF CIV,
ing dona tons on this day to the poor is as old
as the festival itself, charity being one OF the
most conspicuous features of these days OF re-
jnicng." ~
On Sunday and Monday the festival will be
characterized by family reunions.
COUNTY COURT The April term of the
County Court will be held on Monday. The
following cases and applications will be heard
aud determined:
Com. Us. Bessich Jackson; larceny and as
sault and battery.
Com. vs.. Sebastian Rabba; misdemeanor.
II. S. Johnston VS.. S. Rabba; unlawful de-
tainer.
Ex parte H. S. Johnston; application for re-
lief of erroneous assessment.
Ex parte Thos Jewell application for rellet
of erroneous assessment.
Elk rarte T. 7. Fowler; application for a
road.
ok partc G. +. Lee application for a road.
The treasurer aud several collectors OF taxes
will renew their bonds under the new law ex-
tending the time for the collection OF taxes.
THE CANAL.-Thc cleaning out and neces-
sary repairs having been completed to the
caual, the water was let in on the Georgetown
level night before last, and having also beer
let in on the upper levels, the canal will be
ready for navigation by the 18th inst, as here
toiore stated None Of the coal companies have,
however, made any arrangements Tor shipping
coal The Cumberland Times insists that the
reduction of tolls on the canal recently an
| pounced Is 10 reduction at ALL that 1t applies
on!v to those who use the company wharf at
| Cumberland, aud as really Intended a; a blow
| at Mr.. Walsh, who owns the other wharf.
CoLoRED DESPERATE. -BeSslch jackson,
| the coored man committed to Jail BY Justice
n s, Wright, on the 18th instant, on com
| plaint Off oscph Green, Of Freedman $ Flllage,
| 10 Alexandria county, for larceny from the SAID
Green, of quantity Of lumber, and also Tor as
saulting and bea:iug Green's wife, Is notorl,
Gus desperate. lie has served out two terms
in the penitcutiary in Maryland, Tor mao
slaughter, and another in this State tor rape.
His prospects for third term are decidedly
favorable lie will be tried at the next term
of the County Court.
Police REPORT. The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since yes
terday afternoon.
William Clargett Harry Carter Henry
Stuart, Joe Mitchell and Henry AppIeby color
ed arrested 90 suspicion of completely In the
| robbery of Kelley & Carter store, were dis
charged as there was no evidence against them.
Bicbard Beach, arrested on the same charge
| as the above was committed to jail for further
examination.
| Eight dodgers were accommodated at the sta
ton house last night.
EXTENSIVE DECA pIrATIcN The hen house
of Mrs Kate johnson, on the West Grove es-
tate. on the opposite side Of Hunting creek,
was broken open last night aud sevenIy-flve
laying hens taken from their perches and car
| ried off The heads Of the stolen hens were
rung off and left upon the floor OF the house.
A tramp, who had been oungng about there
for several days, made his departure last night,
| aud it is supposed carried the stolen chickens
with him.
IMPROVEMENTS IN LoUDoUN COUNTY
The Washington Chronicle says :-Notwlth-
standing the complaints of hard times one may
notice, 10 riding about in Loudouo, great
many improvements in the way Of new houses
and new barnes. This indicates thrift; and we
have no doubt this kind OF Improvement will
continue to increase until in few years new
face will be put upon the county, shining with
bright promise of prosperous future.
BuRLEsouE OPERA. performance of
the Mas Burlesque Opera Troupe, at Sarepta
Hail. last night, though attended by only a
small audience, was an excellent and most
amusing entertainment, and was heartily en-
joyed by all who were present. The troupe
will give another entertainment tonight and II
merit deserves success, will doubtless be re-
ceiyed by full house.
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