Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-05


Thursday, January l4th-lSsueS I'd day
l.. b. Lipscomb VS.. 4. W. kiocheIoe. . p
O'L.arv's administrator VS.. Harlow 4 Bro.
Wilmer & Slaymakcr VS.. Claughtoo.
Alexandria Savings Institution vs.. Ashby
Herbert.
Avery VS. Smith.
Friday, January l5th-I<sues Sd day.
Vests administrator VS.. K +. Holmes
Wilmer VS.. Johnston.
Kirby VS.. Wilmer.
Farley VS.. Drietus.
Carue VS.. City Council.
E. G. Wharton and twelve others vs.. A q
W. r. r. Co.
Digs VS. Markell
MOGday, January lSth-lssues 4th day
McVegh vs.. Windsor.
Biggs VS.. Biggs
Il. NJ. Weir vs.. j. Il. Smoot.
j. Broders & Co. vs. Cunuiugham ct al,
City Council VS.. Russell.
Same vs. same.
Gaskips VS.. johnson & Bros
Steiobach VS.. G. W. Green.
Waterman VS.. Howell.
Berliuer va. same.
Tuesday, January l9th--5th day.-Writs Of
enquiry. -
COUNTY ITEMS. The late fire 10 the coun-
ty, which destroyed the dwelling Of MIR. '. ?.
Corbe,t, is great loss to DOT only the owner
of tie fac dwelling destroyed, but to the whole
commupity. Ii was 40 invaluable improve
men1, and were it the work of an ineendiary,
may speedy Justice uvertake and punish the
miscr.ant Mr.. Corbett has the sympathy
of all.
The Episcopal chapel commenced 10 Airing
ton last spring aud let in an unfinished state,
because Of lack of funds, is still standing
proof OF hard times with Church aud State.
There is less stealing than has been for
many winters 10 the county, thanks to mild
weather so far, and perhaps to tha CONVICTION
of some and the killing of a coal thief. The
usual ruu of Migrants from over the river
seems to have been "bipped in the bud by
the summary treatment given certain represen-
tatives of that geuls last fall by the etnclent
peace conservators.
Mr. H. S. Johuston's building is nearly
completed, and will be used as a store by Mr..
T. 4. Sisson, and hall by one or more Of the
colared societies of freedman Village
Pieuty of land is for sale, but no one seems to
care to invest 10 real estate. Business Is Very
dull.
The Columbia School 10 Arlington, which
was abruptly terminated on the 18TH ult. by
the death OF its teacher, Mr. Ransom, was re-
opened yesterday by his successor, Mr.. Eaton,
graduate OF Yale, who is strongly recon-
mendcd by President Porter, OF that college
The Episcopal service in Arlington last Sun
day afternoon was conducted by MIR Mason,
from the Seminary. 10 the evening Rev. Mr..
Riddle, of Fails Church, preached beautiful
sermon upon the late demise of Mr. A. B.
Ransom to those who knew the truth of the
ministers .loquence. Afterwards Messrs
bu.laski Youngs aud others, Of the Young
Men Christian Association held one OF their
interesting meetings, winning two souls to
Christ. Mr. Bnlaskl is 90 visit home from
Boston, where he is studying for the ministry,
and his many friends were glad to meet him
again.
u. s. CoURTs.-1he u. S. Circuit aud Dis
trct Courts convened this morning at 10
o'clock
lu the Circuit Court grand jury was sworn
with Maj. Il. Ii. Garter, OF Fauquler county,
as !nrcmau, and having been charged as to
their duties by the Judge, retired to their 70 N
to consider OF then findings, but up to the close
of this report 10 Indictments had beeu made.
The petit jury was called and adjourned over
until to- morrow morning at 10 0 clock.
In the matter Of Fowler assignee VS.. J. NJ.
Carlett dismissed.
In the District Court VIM. Kilgour qualified
as practising attorney 10 this Court.
In re B. 4. Summeas an order was issued
substituting T.. f Stuart, jr., in the place OF
Gil. T.. r.. Stuart as trustee, aud an order CT
sale eutcrrd
In re B. +. Smith; order for payment Of
S5O TO W. 2. Cole & Sun in satisfaction Of
claims.
=. In re Thomas B. Stewart; order for payment
10y assignee Of proceeds of certain real estate
to commissioners of Fauquier Circuit Court in
cause of Burke ard wife vs.. Stewart.
In re JAS. H. Shumate; order confirming
register report dsallowiDg bankrupt's claim OF
homestead out of certain real estate, and order
Of sale.
lu re Charles E. Tyler; order directing as.
signce to rcut out real estate of bankrupt.
In re Geo. w. f Smith; order directing
special commissioner bowman to enquire what
interest Barley & Triplett have 10 the funds
arising from the sale Of certain personal prop
crty.
Il. II. Dowuman, assignee of R G. Newly
Us. }. \. Spilman, trustee, aud others; demur-
er to bill aud argument in progress upon the
demurrer
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE.-THE last quar-
terly conference Of the NJ E. Church South, Of
this stltion was held iu the Washington Street
Church last night, Rev. DR.. Nelson Head, p
+, presiding.
The following persons We're elected Stewards
for the ensuing year: Geo. H. Robinson, Jas
H. Devaughn, VIM. H. Padgett, Henry L.
Simpson, W. H. May. Robt. S. Ashby, Ed
l4.und Hunt JAS. S. French, VIM. Domaine,
W. +. Vincent, c. NJ. Drscol and Benoui
Wheat
Geo H. Robinson was re- elected Recording
Steward W. l. padgett was elected District
Steward aud W. Ii. May alternate.
OF the Washington Street Church Sunday
School, and Geo. H. Hill Superintendent of
the Village Chapel.
Robert II; McIlhaney's application for ad.