Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-26

Company, held last night, several new COD
tribu,ing members were elected, the committee
Cd finishing the hall was Instructed TO proceed
with the execution of their work to the extent
of the expenditure OF the fluids Oh hand; and
committee was appointed to coufcr with sim
liar committees appointed by the other fire COM
panies upon the ACCESSIBILITY of having lire.
mems parade here 90 the 22l proxlmo, though
the expressed sense of the meeting was against
such parade.
fIREMENs PARADE AS will be seen by
reference to notice elsewhere in oday's Ga
zcttee, the committees appointed by the sever
al fire companies to determine upon the advls
ability OF having a 6renen's parade here on
tie 22nd of FEBRUARY will meet at the hall OF
the Columbia Company TO morrow nlght. Il
is understood that the prevailing opinion among
the fremen is against the proposed parade,
and that the joint committee will SO report.
PoElcE REPORT. Affairs at police head
quarters we're exceedingly quiet this morning
The only case before the Mayor was that Of a
uan named Dan. Foley, who, for disorderIy
conduct, was feed and discharged The Mag
istraes' offices were devoid of cases, except
, Justice Padgett's. where a horse case, noticed
elsewhere, was disposed OF.
Five dodgers were accommodated at the sta
ton horse last night
SKATING K-Tbe slight break in
Beach's ice riuk, mentioned in yesterday Ga
zette has been repaired, and notwithstanding
the rain OF Sunday, the ice there still turDlSh:s
excellent skating. As there may be but few
pights more during which the cltz us eau
have the privilege, We hope many will avail
themselves of the present suitable weather TO
visit the rink aud contribute their mite TO the
poor. The rink will be Illuminated tonight.
ROBBERY. "A coIored man named Thomas
Robinson, alias Dorsay, and supposed By some
to be the man who created much excitement
on the opposite side of the river last TALL by
committal Of several rapes there, was arrested
here by Officer Hepburn this afternoon aud
locked up, upon the charge Of robblng the YES
sci of Capt Frank Dixon Of provisions aud
clothing.
CITY COUNCIL "A regular scmi monthly
meeting of the City Council will be held to-
night. Among the other business to be trans
acted viii he the election OF a Corporation At
torucv to f | the vacancy Dccasloned BY the
death of the late Col G. e Stuart, and the
election of physician to the poor to bill the va
caGcy cccasloned by the removal OF Dr. Chan
ceior.
DEATH OF y NOVICE. Mr.. Julian Fairfax
novice of the Society Of Jesus, died at the
Ncvitate Frederick City, Oh Saturday last Of
cousumpion The deceased was naiive OF
this city, aud a graduate of the University Of
Virginia H. vas the son OF the late Com
mauder A. B. Fairfax of the u S. and G. S.
navlcs.
PARALYzED. Mr.. George W. Eve, sadier,
was stricken with paralysis at his store co
kiog, pear Pitt street, yesterday, aud MS this
morning lying at the point Of dea h al bis
room in the City Hotel. Mr. Eve is from
Fredericksburg, but has been doing business
In this city tor some time past.
SHIP YARD The steamer keyport, which
was towed down to the ship yard yesterday
morning, was hauled up on the ways there his
evening aud viii be thoroughly repaired before
she resumes her place upon tue QuantIco Hoe.
Mad DoG.-A dog, supposed to be mad,
made his appearance in West Esd yesterday
aud is known to have attacked aud bitten sew
eral other aulnaiS OF Ills own species De!ore DC
went off.
CORPORATION COURT Jmlge Lo'ce presiding.
| Gaikius rs. johnson Bros; motion for new
trial overrued, and judgment fer plaiuriff fer
| 81 ,494.
DEATH. Mrs McKericher. wife of the gar
deucr at the White House, in Washington,
died at her home, near this city yesterday, at
ter somewhat prolonged illness.
a lady in our neighbcrhood who had suffered
for over three months the most extreme tors urc
! by violent cough, has become completely
cured by DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. For sale in
every drug store.
JET The memters of the Committee on Fire
| mems Parade, appointed by their respective
companies, will meet at the hall of the Columbia
Steam Fire Engine Go. Tomorrow " edhesdasJ
evening, at O clock. K. w. FALLS,
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