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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-10
NOTICE.

FRESH STOCK
Re D UCED PRICES.
1t is not our custom to publish prices of goods,
but will say to our friends and customers that
on an examination of stock they will find our
prices on all goods as low, and often lower than
they can be bought in this city
Our large sales enabling US to buy Dcmestics,
such as Bleached and Unbleached Cottons. bv
the case and bale, we can and do offer them less
than they are generally sold. It will be to the
interest of purchasers TO compare our prices be-
fore purchasing.
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pOTOMAC ROE HERRINGS, for family
l. use, in barrels and half barrels, for sale by
THOMAS PERRY,
nov l. II King street
The New York herald., 1875-12-19

bers OF the late rm OF Duncan, sherman co. Among
the parties bringing suit against the Arm was Dr. Bray
Longchamps, who claims 70 have bought dram on
banking nrm In Paris, which was not paid upon pre-
sontalion. Plaintiffs counsel obtained an order from
Judge Lawrence show why the order vacating
the arrest should not be reopened for argument on
plaintiffs afndavt The matter argued yesterday
before Judge Lawrence, OF the Supreme Court The
plaintiffs case that opportunity should be given to
reply 10 defendants evasve afidayits, which go to
show that the draft Paris was IN the personal
possession or defendants Plaintiff makes affidavit that
the defendants schedule in the County Clerks ONCE
shows = liability by them OF $42 900 10 Holnger Co,
Of Paris and be informed and believes that when de-
sent plaintiffs draft TO said company they
knew and intended would be applied TO the lquda-
or that Indebtedness. In giving decision Judge
Lawrence said II the motion TO vacae the arrest had
been denied defendant might, perhaps throw in other
afdayIts but IN this the arrest vacated and
he Is not aware OF any practice allowing re-
argument on plaintiffs affidavit in such cases. The
motion 10 reopen the order vacatng the order OF
arrest was accordingly denied for the present
The New York herald., 1875-12-19
THE TOLEDO ROBBERY.

Charles Mortimer the expert thief who stole So 100
from the Office Of the City Auditor OF Toledo, Ohio, on
December 3, and was arrested by Detective Patrick
Corr in Brooklyn, last Tuesday night wanted yes
terday by two officers from Toledo, who held requi
ston from the Governor for his return The fellow, it
seems called at tho Auditors Office to which he diove
In wagon in company with well dressed female and
pretended TO negotiate for the purchase OF certain
Western bonds While thus occupied the lady screamed
and the horse attached the vehicle in which she
seated away. The clerk, VINO attending to Mr..
Mortimer ran to the rescue whereupon he secured
the amount above named and made or He left town,
and has been travelling lnxurously about the country
t he fell into the hands Of Corr In Brooklyn He Is
rather stylish looking fellow and is said TO be very
expert writ of habeas corpus was yesterday OBJ
way, which is returnable on Monday next In tho
meantime Mortimer remains in Brooklyn and the
Toledo officers enjoying the hosptaties Of the CITY,
The New York herald., 1875-12-19
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON CRIME,

The Assembly Committee Crime held meeting
yesterday. Mr. Sinclair Tousey was examined in rela
ton TO the classification Of prisoners He said he was
in favor of leaving their classification TO the Commits
sioners OF Charities and Correction He in favor Of
teaching them a complete trade instead of at pres
ent merely portion of one that when they leave
prison they follow regular occupation, or even
start a small shop on their The police,
he said. often the OF preventing discharged
convicts from reforming by pointing them out, and
thus making them leave the neighborhood and eventu-
ally return to a life Of crime He condemned the sys-
TEN OF voluntary teaching in prison. and advocated the
appointment OF regular paid instructors.
In regard TO discipline, he deprecated the system OF
granting favors to rich prisoners and said rich and
poor should receive uniform treatment.
Mr.. Townsend gave very striking illustration or
how prisoner who has money can live sumptuousy
ID prison.
There being other witnesses to examine the CON-
mittee adjourned TIL next Thursday when the last
sion Will be held The committee desire that all those
who have any evidence TO give or any reply TO make
to anything that has been said about them, shall APP
pear that day, when every opportunity will be
given them Of being heard.
The New York herald., 1875-12-19
SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.

Judge Brady has been quite III for the last two days
but was reported yesterday very much better and
doubtless will be able to resume his judicial
duties Owing TO temporary illness Judge Davis was
yesterday also prevented from presiding at Supreme
Court Chambers The Court, IN his absence, was held
by Judge Donohue.
An order having been made by the Judges at the
General Term Of the Court OF Common Pleas transfer
ring to the Chambers the trials OF the Equity Term
new calendar Of equity will be made for which
notice OF must be fled before next Friday.
This order applies to causes now on The calendar as
well
In the suit of Lucus A. Bigelow against william But
Ter Duncan administrator OF the estate Of William r.
Roeofson deceased, Judge Donohue granted an order
yesterday for commission to issue 70 John +. Doyle
and Stephen IL Philips, of San Francisco, TO take the
testimony Of Frank Avery, OF said city.
The entire calendar of the United States Circuit
Court will be called by Judge Shipman on Tuesday
next at eleven A NJ Counsel are expected to attend
al that time to the call Of their cases
The hearing tho petition for the admission OF the
Asor Will TO probate continued yesterday in the
Surroeate's Court until the 10Th inst, account Of
the death OF Mrs Chandler
The examination Of Edward s. Boury, Secretary OF
the New York Rectifying Company, OF No. 10 Cedar
street. charged with rectlfying and conceAng spirits
which the tax had not been paid, and with
making false entries his books, continued yes
terday before United States Commissioner Osborn,
and decision reserved. Bail was fixed al 81 600.
decision OF special importance TO merchants was
given yesterday by Judge Donohue, in Supreme Court
Chambers. Messrs Dckenhon, Ronoer u Co. sold to
Mr. Ahlbarn $27 600 worth Of goods and after collect
ing $40 600 had him arrested charge OF fraudulent
representations TO mis- pecunary circumstances.
motion made yesterday TO vacae the order OF ar
rest, which refused by Judge Donohue He held
that parties purchasing goods upon certain representa-
tons must make such representations good suner
the penalty Of Imprisonment
The New York herald., 1875-12-19
THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CRIME

The Senate Committee on Crime held other session
yesterday. Mr. Leon French fur dealer, of No. 365
Bowery, gave testimony to the effect that Mrs Small
occupied the premises No 36e Bowery and the witness
had often heard of robberes being committed there.
Daniel coskery, foreman on the Boulevard Inn
provements testified that charges made against him
by former witness were false and malicious.
Detective King that in 1874 he went to Florida
for the purpose Of arresng OF the masked burglars
named Campbell upon his arrival he discovered that
another of them named Dobps had been discharged in
consequence OF letter received from Captain Walsh,
then commanding the Seventeenth precinct, in which
Dobbs' reputation was declared TO be good.
District Attorney Benjamin X. Phelps testified that
he had been in office since January, 1875 that he had
three Assistant District Attorneys provided for by
the statute; that the bill providing for the holding or
another part OF the Court OF General Sessions does not
provide for the appointment of either clerks stenog
rapher for the carrying of its business whether the
old act in relation to the Court of General Sessions
broad enough TO allow of the appointment OF stem
ographer witness was not prepared TO say.
The New York herald., 1875-12-19
POLICE COURT NOTES.

Frederick b. Swift, lawyer doing business No "a
Chambers street. caused the arrest OF Elijah Baker, on
a charge Of having stolen from a desk his Office on
the 9th OF November number Of valuable legal pa
pers Baker, who resides at No. 1855 East Fiftieth
street. was held in $500 bail to answer
Matt Morgan ofthe Theatre Comique yesterday after
Tombs, and stated that having received information
that warrant had been issued for his arrest he had
come to surrender himself and give bail Justice
Flammer told Mr.. Morgan that he had been misin-
formed.
In June last Mrs Van Court OF Morrisana lost some
patent rights and copy Of Will She received infor-
nation that they in the hands Of James Coddng.
COddington and he refused 10 surrender them She
caused his arrest and yesterday at the Tombs he do
liyered the papers up and was discharged
At the rombs Police Court yesterday Thomas VIII
son. No 40 East Ninth street. held answer on
a charge OF selling lottery policy tickets
Two weeks ago Timothy Connolly, alias Bulldog
Tim, OF No 800 Water street, quarrelled with Luke
Brady about twenty-five cents, and broke his jawbone
with blow He kept out Of the way until yesterday
when he arrested by Oflcer Musgrave OF the
Fourth precinct lie taken before Justice Flam-
mer, at the Tombs Police Court and committed to
await the result Of Brady's injuries Brady lies in tho
Roosevelt Hospital.
Thomas McGinnis, who says he lrves on a steamboat
held Essex Market Police Court in 81 900 bail
for carrying on his person formidable pair Of metal
knuckes.
Gustav Held, Of No so Division street. was held at
Essex Market Police Court $500 bail for violation OF
the Lottery law and Joseph p Tooie OF No 1853 First
avenue held in 500 bail Tor violation Of the Ex-
else law
In The case Of Patrick Mcguire against Michael Guilt
gan and Patrick Craig at the Ffy-seventh street Po-
lice Court Judge Murray discharged the defendants
from custody, finding no evidence 70 substantate the
charge OF robbery Culligan Is 70 bring civil sult
against Maguire for false imprisonment
The New York herald., 1875-12-19
RECORD OF CRIME.

John B. Murray, doing business at No 80 Broadway,
reports to the police authorities the loss OF leather
trunk containing clothing and jewery the value Of
$685. stolen from his Office by somo unknown thieves
The trunk is marked both ends with the owner s
name and some Of the clothing It contained stamped
in like manner Detectives Walling and Muvey OF the
Twenty seventh precinct, put upon the case
female servant, named Debere employed by MrR
Allen, Of No. q Great Jones street. yesterday
ported at the Central 0nice having absconded with
dresses valued al 5000 the property Of her mistress
The apartments Of John Meuss, at No. 81 Grand
street. were entered by sneak thieves who carried
away $50 worth OF clothing and SIS in money.
thief stole from the hallway Of the residence
OF Q. s. Harroway, No. 90 Seventh avenue seaskin
sacque, valued at 500 and an oyercoat worth s25.
Burglars broke into the shaving saloun OF Henry
Schmidt, At No 27l Seventh avenue, and stole $50
worth Of raZors
Clothing 10 the value or $50 was distracted by sneak
Carmine street.
There were $40 arrests in Brooklyn last week.
Alice Scott alias 'Zoe Fish, aged forty years
arrested IN Houston street charge of stealing 800
worth ofiowery from William Golfer Of No 45 Lafay-
ette avenue, Brooklyn. She was examined on the
charge before Justice Morse yesterday and the case
was set down for further hearing tomorrow ondayl
The family Of Mr. Henry G. Foster, OF Great Neck,
Long Island, recently removed to New York for the
winter Taking advantage Of this circumstance thieves
broke into the house on Thursday night and stole
pets and other household goods OF considerable value
lncendiaries have been very busy at Astoria, Long
Island during the past week. and at least one occa
sion have been seen IN the act Of applying the match 70
building One fro occurred In barn Lincoln
street. owned by Mr. Joseph NJ whitney The build
Ing, however, saved with loss Of only about $3.50
Another occurred in the barn Of Mr. Il. A. Smith, on
Newton avenue. This IS known to have been SCI ey
two men who we're but who escaped in the dark
ness II was extinguisbed with but little damage A
woOdhouee In the of dwelling on carver street
was burned Wednesday night, and on Friday night
haystack belonging 70 MI Magic, on FLUSHING avenue
was destroyed
The New York herald., 1875-12-19
ANOTHER FUGITIVE TWEED.

Peter Gabriel, hang from Perry, Me-, is anxiousy
looking for Tweed-not, however, the famous "Bg
Six, but man bearing his name and resembling him
In notable respect-namey, that OF being fugitive
from justice.
Peter came to New York few days ago, and having
transacted his business here started Friday afternoon
for Philadelphia on his way 10 the depot he met at
the corner OF Canal and Watts streets Charles Tweed
an old acquaintance who had formerly lived in Maine
Tweed was rejolced at again seeing Gabriel, and
token Of bis rejoicing insisted on carrying Gabrels
valise. Near the depot Tweed suddenly remembered
that he bad engagement IN a neighboring saloon
urgent business. Would Gabriel walt outside for
moment? Gabriel waited a number Of moments but
Tweed failed 10 return. Inquiry In the saloon revealed
his fight The valise contained, among other things
1850 in bR Gabriel now called upon the police 20
6nd Tweed For the Boss he cares nothing, but no
avows hts determination 70 hunt the other Tweed tl
tho last tEpmn eads The chase,
The New York herald., 1875-12-19

such as TO vtae the contract They we're services 10
swell the amount Of the Choctaw innd IN the hanas o.
the United States The plaintiff was 90 become the hu-
vocate plead before the agent Of the trustee against
the beneficiary. The United States stand guardian Tor
the Indians, and they have no right 70 PERM. ais n
tererence against the interests Of the Indians as the
wards Ii tribunal for counsel ~ Is sala lne
contract is within the definition Of chanperty ptosa-
ing, II does pay certain proportion OF the sum
recovered Pascha 4 Moore ior plaintiff IN errori X
D. Ninsly for defendant IN error 80. a..
No 5ss United states vs. Mckee-Appeal from the
Court of Claims Is claim OF the heirs OF Francis
Yigo for SIS 66 interest advanced by him m ald o
the troops under General george Rogers Clarke IN the
year ITS during the Revolutionary War. The clam
being referred by act OF Congress, TO the Court of
CLAIMS it there found 10 be meritorous, and the
judgment for the claimants for the principal sum
and sal 2s2 60 interest II here urged that the claim
was originally against the State Of Virginia under bill
drawn by General Clarke upon the agent Of that state
which was dshonorcd and that there Is no act OF
Congress showing that Il is conceded be Just claim
against the United States there should be no recovery
The referring II TO the Court Of Claims, i IS said,
does not concede IL TO be just but refers that question
TO the Court IL also conended that II was never at
lowed by the state of Virginia the Commissioner 10
whom the matter was referred by the state was not
authorized 70 make the allowance, but only 70 report
his views the subject IL Is further contended that,
as Congress did not specifically direct the allowance 81
interest," II cannot be recovered Case submitted
Solicitor General Phillips Tor government; W. Clarke
for claimants.
No s43 Converse VS. City OF Fort scott-Error TO
the Circuit Court for Kansas-This was an action on
coupons attached 10 bonds issued by the city OF Fort
Scott IN aid of the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway
Company The Court below found that the bonds were
issued without authority Of law in that they were is
sued donation to the company, which was not
within the authority conferred by the act of the Legs
lature also that they were void because the vote OF
the people TO give lands, whereas the city authori
ties gave money thus going beyond the power con.
ferred either the of the State the ordinance OF
the city II is here contended that if the lam
guage Of the doubtful and put the purchaser
his inquiry still inasmuch as the city authorities had
given construction TO IL consistent with the action
taken, the bonds in the hands OF bona file holder, for
value, are valid Submitted on the briefs g. Q Yea
The New York herald., 1875-12-19
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.


The following cases we're argued to-day IN the su-
preme Court OF tho United States:-
No. 93 Pollard vs. Lyon-Error TO the Supreme
Court or the District or Columbia-Ths was the
tion Of Mrs Maria A. N. Pollard, widow Of z. A. Pol
lard for slander in asserting that on more than ono
occasion he had seen her In bod with one Donty.
There was recovery Of $40 900, and to the allowance
Of motion in Of judgment the writ Of error s
taken The questions for determination here are:-
First whether the words spoken actonable, and
second II being So special damages should be alleged
ia order 10 authorize a recovery. The plaintiff IN
error contends that the words actonable BY the
weight or authority and that special damages need not
be alleged The defendant In error insists that Al
though words spoken may assert that person has
committed forncaton adultery, they are not action
ablo per Sc n the District Of Columbia, because they
not punishable there except by pecuniary hne.-
J. II. Bradley and A. g. Riddle for plaintiff IN error;
w. s. Cox for defendant
No. 49, Wright VS. Tibbetts-Error 10 the Supreme
Court of the District of ColumbiaThs was an action
70 recover 81 4 for alleged 70 have been rem
dcred BY Tibbets IN securing clam OF Wright under
dams The action was based upon contrsct IN writing
acknowledging the services and promising 10 pay there
Tor one~tenth OF tho amount recovered. The sum
claimed was the proportion stipulated OF the money 40
tualy received By Wright The Judgment below being
for The plaintiff Il s here urged that the character Of
Va services rendered was eantxaxr - nnhhc policy and
The New York herald., 1875-12-19
VIOLATION OF THE EXCISE LAW.
ESSEX MARKET POLICE COURT.
Before Judge Otterbourg

STEALING A WATCH AND CHAIN.
Kato Grifer, Of No "a Henry street. was held in
81 600 for stealing gold watch and chain. valued at
SIS from Mrs Isabella Meyers, OF No. lS4 Madison
street
A CASH BOY IN TROUBLE
Henry Courtone, a cash boy employed by Ridley &
Co., OF Grand street. was held in $500 for embezzliDg
seventy y-ve ntrusted his for delivery
the cashier.
RAID ON LOTTERY DEALERS.
The Tenth precinct police made raid the policy
dealers yesterday and arrested the following persons
Philip Brown Charles Ludlam, John Remsen, Patrick
Geary Philip Umphert Christopher Kohn and Louisa
Harper The prisoners held in $500 TO answer
The New York herald., 1875-12-19
THE CUNNINGHAM sTABBrNG CASE.

The examination OF Patrick shanahan, who is
charged with stabbing Alice Cunningham, at Bayonne
resumed yesterday, At Jersey City, before Justice
Reese Mra Iatourette testified 10 the quarrel be-
tween Shanahan and Mrs Cunningham, IN which the
former said, zone OF us must suffer to-day" The wit
ness heard the screams OF Mrs Cunningham, and when
she went 10 what the matter saw her draw the
knife out OF her body Chief OF Police whitney testi-
ned that Mra Cunningham told him she had been
stabbed by shanahan and that the latter admitted IL
giving as reason that she had taken $50 from his
pocket Whic ne was drunk. II also proved That
the two lived together as man and wife Shanahan
was committed for trial
The New York herald., 1875-12-19
THE SEVENTH REGIMENT ARMoRY.

In decision given yesterday BY Judge Donohue the
hopes OF the Seventh regiment regarding the
for ts especial use Of new armory on the block
bounded by SIxty-sxth and Sxty-seventh streets and
Fourth and Lexington avenues, are decidedly damp
ened II Will be remembered that the Legislature, IN
1874 passed requiring tho Commissioners Of the
Sinking Fund lease the Seventh regiment the lot
specified and also arranging that the rent Of the same
was 70 be merely nominal and that an armory should
be built thereon for the Of the regiment at the
Of the city The Legislature Of last year passed
further act authorizing, proper demand from div
sion commander aud the officers OF the regiment, the
Board or Aldermen TO erect or rent suitable and
convenient premises 10 be used as an armory
Tor the regiment Under the latter act the
Board Of Aldermen awarded $3.50 900 for the erection
OF new armory, on the lot In question: bat the Board
OF Estimate and Apportonment refused 20 appropriate
The requisite funds for the purpose Application was
therefore made TO Judge Donohue In Supreme Court
Chambers for writ OF mandamus directing the Board
o. Estimate and Apportonment 70 pirate tho sum
awarded by the Board of Aldermen Tor the Of
the new armory Judge Donohue yesterday gave biz
decision IN the case denying the motion, and his
reasons are set forth 10 Tie following opinion:-
'Thc application 10 this is founded the step
taken by the regiment under section 100 OF the act OF
1870 BY the act or 1876 chaper 22 section
81 and unless that act authorizes the demand the
damus will not go. In considering tho question il is
wholly immateria when the was passed whether
before or alter the inauguration of the regiment
IL 10 provide general laws and under their general
rules TO secure armories for the militia, and in my
judgnoNk tho correct reading Of the act that only
In cases where the companies regiment had no
nTmOrtee provided Dy tho state, does Justify the
ing the steps for and the assignment OF quarters Here
Is denied that the applicants had quarters Tor the
purposes mentioned In the act when the passed
The spirit OF the act and It's intent clearly to
provide accommodation whero none existed In fact
simply TO point out way to legally provide what the
parties had not There Is nothing the reading the
aoa that seems 70 authorize the providing Of other
accommodations when some are already possessed.
Such . reading would enable regiment yearly or
quarterly simply procuring the certificate and de-
mands nentioned TO change its quarters without con-
siderng tbe other questions on the above the man
damus should be denied"
The New York herald., 1875-12-19
DOLAN'S SISTERS.

BY an error of the types in last Fridays HERALD
they made say that two Of the sisters OF Doan,
the condemned murderer, had visited him in the
Tombs and that they "Ssters or Mercyn In
conversation with Doan yesterday he stated to a
HERALD reporter that Of his used go
school the Sisters Convent in West Houston street.
but he does know what has become Of them.