Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-08
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There was a large crowd preset, last night,
at the Union Presbyterian Church, to hear the
Rev. Mr. Nurkland, who dscoursed ably and
cluqucntly from the txt: "AGd Pau! SAID,
would 70 Co, thar not only thou, but also all
that hear me this day, we're both almost, and
altogether such rs ! am, exccpt these bonds. .
Tie Rev. DR.. McElvane, Of Baltimore, will
preach in this Church tomorrow, morning
aud night.
A private telegram received here this after
noon, from Richmond, states that the resi-
dcnco of Mr. Gushing Daniel, father 9f Nv J.
". Daniel, Ct tnis city, was destroyed by fire
this morning, but that the loss was covered by
insurance.
The strugency Of the law Of Virginia in re.
gard to he marriage of minors sends large
number OF Virginia marriages TO be celebrated
in Washington. The marriage llcease fee IN
that city is only one dollar, but au effort is to
be made to Increase it TO two.
The Richmond correspondent of the Nor
folk Landmark says Senator Claughton. of
Alexandria, who has been absent for some
time at his home, having surgical operation
performed on his eyes, is again III his scat in
the Senate.
LIS reported that Rev Nr. Penick. pastor
Of the Baptist Church in this city, has receiv-
ed c.ll to church 10 Richmond, aud that
his salary, should he accept, will be $1,000.
He has the invitation under consideration.
A horse attached to wagon, ran away on
Unon street, this morning, and caused quite
scattering of pedestrians for short time, but
finally brought up against a brick wall without
hurting anybody.
Mike Eoupheimer, thought bad words, if he
didu't utter them, yesterday evening, when
butcher, who had snatchcd his hat from his
head put it on again, and struck it hard enough
to break the egg be had, 10 the mean time,
concealed iu it.
In the vote upon engrossing the Centennial
Appropriation bill in the House Of Delegates,
Mr. Simpson, OF this city, voted 30, and Mr..
Picrson, of Fairfax, aye Messrs. Carter and
Mathew. Of Louloun. also voted 10.
Joseph Duval, one of the colored men ar
rested iu lynchburg Oh suspicion Of having
been implicated in the numerous assault upon
COL Anthony, says he belongs in Loudoun
county.
In the case of Wilmer VS. the First National
Band of Alexandria, the Chanccry Court Of
Richmond has ovcrrul,d the demurrer, and dl
recled defendant to answer.
A young man, who is employed in loading
guns at the shooting gallery on k!og street,
near Pitt, was severely cut over the eye by the
explosion of a cap, this morning.
A meeting of the Alexandra Republican
Association was held last night ut Harmonic
Hall, hut no business was done except the cleo
ton Of several new members.
The quarterly term of the Corporation Court
commences on Monday mex. The list OF
criminal cases have been heretofore published
in the Gazette.
Parties from Lynchburg last night, report
that the coudition Of Col Anthony, who was
SO badly Injured at Lynch 5 Station lew days
since, was considerably improved.
Twcnty-siy car loads Of cattle were received
week ending to-day.
A handsome new organ has been purchased
for the Washington. street Baptis; Church, and
will be put up early next week.
Mrs. Josephine Freeman has been appoint
ed Light house Keeper at Blackstone Island
vice DR.. McWilIiamS, resigned.
About six feet of water have been pumned
into the new reservoir of the Alexandria Wa
ter Company.
See advertisement of COW food 10 another
column.
The first thing to be considered in buying a
collar is the fit. The Eimwoul and Warwick
hit better than any Others.
As cur reporter came along Water street last
night, shivering with the chill night air, ADD
drawing his overcoat tightly about him, he
thought, now is the time for colds aud
coughs, but il poor mortas only knew what a
certain cure DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is, how
lew would long suffer. and then it only costs
twenty five ents.-SundlAy Ohio Register
COW FEED.