Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-20
ACTS THAT HAVE BECOME LAws.-The

ACTS THAT HAVE BECOME LAws.-The
Governor has approved the following bills
For protection of sheep in the counties of
Bedford, Fauquier, Wythc and Botetourt; to
incorporate tie Danvie Female Culege iu the
city Of Danvillc; to amend an act passed March
go, 1913, to establish the town of Mooterey as
The seat Of justice for the county Of HlghIand
to amend section %, chapter 100, Code 1873,
with reference to uou-resdcnts fishing in the
waters of the Commonwealth to Incorporate
the Ladies Memorial Association of w estmore-
land county; TO ameOd section 81, chapter Is,
Code 1873, IN relation 60 pubic free schools;
to amend section IS, chapter 213 OF the char
ter Tor the city OF StauutUn; 10 authorize Jos.
L. Buggs. OF Accomac county, to erect wharf
90 Audua creek in said county TO allow Rev.
2. j. Hasty to build frame house Tor Il resi-
deuce adjoining he Roman Catholic chapel ut
| Old Point, Virginia to authorize the Rich
wond Light Infantry Blues to adopt unItoru
for company purposes 10 addition to that pre-
scribcd by law to declaring liens on baggage
and effects of boarders; Tor the relief OF the
Virginia Military Institute, and for the pro'ec-
ton of the property of the State al said lustl-
tute; to amend sn act for the relief OF the Sc
curities of Thos. l.. Jones, late collector OF
Beaver Dam Township, Hanover county; to
authorize the trustees OF the Methodist EplscO
pal Church. South, at Hampton, to selI a lot
of land aud nves: the proceeds OF sale in the
purchase OF another lot Of land and to borrow
money to amend section of the charter OF
the city of Alexandria; to provide tor gener.
oil registration of the voters Ut the city OF Rich
mond to Incorporate the Commercial Bank
located u the city of Danville; TO prevent the
catching or taking Of oysters from the oyster
bed kuuwn as Russ Rock, 10 the Rappahan-
mock river to incorporate the Clarke County
Cooperative Mercantile Company; to au-
thorizs the trustees of Wesley chapel of the
Methodist Episcopal Church in Petersburg, to
borrow mouey and execute deed TO secure
the property held by them to Incorporate the
Clarke County Dairy Association to ameod
section Of the act to establish ADD incorporate
the Augusta County Fair passed January Is
1867, the name Of which has been changed, BY
act of Assembly, to the Baldwin to authorize
the trustees Of St. George Episcopal church,
at Fredericksburg, Virginia, to borrow money
The NIcoL CASE The Richmond Eu.
quircr, Of Saturday, says:
THE House Committee of Courts held two
meetings yesterday for the purpose of cons der
ing the charges against Judge Nicol, of the
County Court of Prince William. In the
morning nothing WAS done of interest; at the
afternoon session, however, Mr.. J.J. Davies Was
placed upon the stand when Judge Smith ask
| ed him if he was the author of the charges
against Judge Nicol, and further, to STATE all
the circumstances which induced him to make
them. This gave rise to lively controversy
between Judge Smith and Mr.. Forbes &C unse
for the defence The committee finally decided
that Mr. Davies could only answer the question
| whether he was the author OF the charges, and
what he knew Of his own personal knowle fge in
regard to them" The sergesnt-at arms ha:
been ordered to 60 sftar MIR. Landon Carter and
Mrs. Rachael Carter 30 testify in the case. The
committee expect to close their labors on Wed.
nesdsy next hurry up, gent emen, II you
please, for Judge Steven, will have the floor
next week"
DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERs.-rhe follow
ing circular has just peeu 's-ued: Congress
sional Democratic Committee, Washington
City 1924 + Street.-ruIs committee Is now
fully organized for The presidential campaign.
The Democratic organic .tioos 10 all the States
aud territories are requested to seed 10 the
Danes Of their regular committees immedlatel ,
to the Congressional Committee Applications
for documents. speeches aod other poltlca
matter, and all communications relating to the
business Of the committee, should be addressed
to the secretary, at 1924 f street, Washington
city. Editors who may send their newspapers
to the committee will be furnished with all
documents published by them.
HESTER CLYMER. Chairman.
| w. H. BARNUM Treasury.
| JAMES b. HARVEY, Secretary.