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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
From Washington.
SENATE.

| WASHINGTON, June 26, lS76.-The SeDat
was occupied during the morning hour will
the consideration of the District Tax bill
The bill was supported by Mr., Sherman
Mr.. Logan and Others and opposed by Mr.
Hamilton, of Texas, and others.
Mr. Hamilton especially opposed the ex
emption of churches from taxation, contend
| ing that churches were private property
| which sold their pews to the highest bidder
ADD gave 20 one seat except by courtesy
They should be taxed as other property.
A, the close Of the morning hour the bill
was laid aside.
The Committee % Appropriations report
ed the Army Appropriation bill, which add:
So, 900 to the appropriations made by
the House.
The bill was discussed at length.
HOUSE OF REpREs ENrATIVEs.
10 the House, to day, the Clerk was author.
lied to notify the President and the Senate
Of the election of Mr.. Sayer as Speaker Pre-
TEN. Of the House.
The states were then called for bills and
i,int resolutions, but none were introduced
from Virginia.
Under this call bill was introduced for
the further redemption of United States legal.
| tenders.
A resolution that, when Congress adiourns
CO the lst of July, it be uutil the 4th, on
1, .hnc oh oil Ind
pcudencc Hall, 10 the city of Philadelphia,
and then adopt suitable resolutions 10 com
memoraton of the Centennial year of the
Republic, was referred to the Com mittce on the
Centennial.
A bill to repeal the Resumption act Of
January ID, 1875, was introduced and the
previous question thereon demanded, but the
House refused to second the demand by q
vote of II to 100, and the bill went over un,
der the rules.
MIR. Randall, from the Conference Com.
uitlee 90 the Legislative, Juiicial and Exc
cutivc Appropriation bill, reported that the
com mittee had been unable to agree, and
asked for apother committee of conference,
which was appointed.
A ioiut resolution to repeal the 3rd section
Of the Resumption &C. was objected to and
went over.
A bill ustructing the Committee on Bank
ing and Curreocy to report bill in reference
to lcgal.teuders aud the Resumption act, was
introduced by Mr.. Springer, Of Illinois, pend
ing the discussion Of poiut of order 90 which,
radical member moved that the House ad
iourn, aud called the ayes and noes, when the
motion was ncgalivcd-ayes, S; noes, l79
A resolution was introduced to provide
against any embarrassment 90 account OF the
failure of any Of the appropriation bills, by con-
tiouing in operation the provisions OF the c4'
iIipg bills until the regular annual bills are
passed, but the House refused to sccood the
demand for the previous question ayes, 81;
noes, ll2
The House passed bill removing the politi-
cal disabilities of w. a. Webb, of Virgins, ans
bill for the construction Of pontoon bridge
scross the Mississippi at LaCross City, Wis.
sT. LOUIS CONVENTION.
Nothing of special Il, te from st. Louis to-day
dispatch Just received says the Mls,schusett:
dalegation are unit .or Tilden
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26
COPuRTypERSHEI'S.
OF COMPREHENSIVE

The firm of SUBTLE & STU ART is this day
dissolved by mutual consent Either partner is
authorized to sign the firm name in liquidation.
G. F. SUBTLE.
June LIST, 1876 d. l.; STUART;
p. S.-We offer at private sale very fine
Driving Aare one Horse and Cart, one Dray,
pair OF Young Mules and one horse Wagon.
Terms-negotiaple paper at sixty days, sstlstac.
torily endorsed. ..
TINE UNDERSIGNED WILLCONTINUE
l. the Commission Business, under the name
and style of SUBTLE il CO.. ut the old stand,
No Is King street, and solicits consignments
June lst, 1876. o. +. SUIILE.
THE WILL CONTINUE
l. the Commission business in his own name,
and whilst the business of Suttle & Stuart is be-.
ing settled up rs above will be found at No. 10
King street. ,ur,.1n
je l-2sw4w d. l.. oIO AM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26

In the active pursuit OF pleasure or gain,
the ioestimabIe blessing of health is too often
forgotten unti disease is firmly seated, and the
fact only reaz"d by great bodily ADD mental
suffering. The Liver is the vulnerable point
10 most persons. and the dlsarrangemeut of the
organ involves almost the whole system; hence
the reason why under Liver disease there is
enumerated such plumber of afn ctioDs. and
we claim the Simmons Liver Regulator to be
8 remedy for them all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26
CANAL COMM RCE.

Arrived-Boats w Rhind, Nora y Willie
and Baltimore Coal Co; Williamson, Rech-
abites, D Annon and L A Long, to American
Coal Co; Katie s. Addie to W Smoot; ID
Herbner, TO Alex Gas Works.
Departed BOATS Congress, L Lemon, Morn
ing Sun and Nj Tice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26
NTAYOR'S OFFICE,
lAl Alnv,ndHin VI Irno L.

NAYORS OFFICE,
VA Alexandria, Vs June r. 1875.
All persons owning ar intending to keep any
animal of the dog kind are hereby notified to
come forward and take out license for the same
from the Auditor All persons found with u
dog or dogs on lis or her premies without the
required license shall be fined by the Mayor
FIVE DOLLARS for every dog so owned or
harbored after July lst.
And it is further ordered that after the 10th
instant all dogs found running at large IN the
streets of this city without being properly and
secu ely muzzled shall be seized by persons de-
grated Tor that purpose and dealt with accord
ing to law. Also all dogs found running at large
in the Market place shall be killed.
ie i2-tJl Z. KEMPER, Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26
N OF &c E

AS my term of office will expire on the LIST OF
July next, it becomes sn absolute necessity that
all STATE LICENSES and TAX BILLS now
that ali narties indebted will come forward
promptly and settle, and not force upon me the
disagreesble duty of compelling payment by
distraint or otherwise
les W. D. CORSE, City Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26

to Fauquier; Rev. j. K. Mason to Shenandoah;
Rev. Chas. Morris to Ashland; Rev. z. G..
Raid ,lph TO Matthews; Rev. R. D. Roller to
Hanover; Rev T. Spencer to PETERSBURG; Rev.
F. Stringtellow to Powhatsn; and Rev. A.
Ware to Bedford. Rev. John McNabb is un-
ders God to have chosen the foreign mission
field,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26

Professor James A. Harrison, of Randolph
Macon College, has been elected Professor ..
MUdcru Languages and Eogish in Washing
ton and Ice University.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26

The young mau who BY mistake sWall' wed a
whole box Of Dr. Bulls Vegetable Pills IS out
again. He says he feels rather pale but 9TH
erwise is all right. He will, however, follow
the directions next time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26

Col. Charles Marshall. of Baltimore, was &C
cidentally ,hrowo from his carriage last Frlda!!
and severely Injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26

ASSIGNMENT OF MINIsTERs.-the m'nl 'te'S
ordained on Friday last at the Episcopa! Iheo'
logical Seminary are understood 70 Rave Rarrs:I TO
assigned as follows; Rey n; = pnl, nnitS Rev. ~
Stafford; Rev. G. S. Gibbs to f9 las r M r
J. J. Gravatt j1nS to HanP Rsv w W. s. Jone:
Jackson, jr., to Wheeling; he'' W. ~ '01''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26

We have no change to note in prices since
las report. and the market opens quiet and
easy. Flour is in light receipt, and prices re-
main the same. The only Wheat on Change
to-day were lots of 60 bushels of new white, Of
fered by Messrs. Robinson s. Son, and liz
bushels of new red, by Beckham s. Co., all of
which was bought by the latter firm at l4O; the
quality was good. Corn is quiet, with sales of
l64 bushels at 81 and So for mixed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26
LOCAL MATTERS,

sssr Persons leaving the city during the sum
mr. Gao have the Gazette mailed to them flee
of charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26

POLICE REPORT Affairs have been very
quiet at police headquarters since last report
Robert Curtis, for assault and battery, was
fined aud discharged.
Three market men, for disorderly conduct
and fighting in the Market were discharged,
one being 6oed.
Three dodgers were at the station house on
Saturday night, aud three last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26

VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL AND F.
Y OHANICAL COLLEGE-The fifth ses-
sion begins UGUST IA. 1876. Necessary ex'
pe7ses exceedingly small. There were 255 stu-
Gents in the fourth session. Send for Catalogue
County Superintendents Of Schools, or to
G. L. G. MINOR, President.
ie21-1m Blacksburg Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26
FISH, Z, ESTE SIS, SC.
Excursions, pIC.N-YCS, Sc.
EXCURSIONS.
$3.50 "a

rkksssEzG |
The steamboat MARY WASHINGTON will
make Daily Excursions to Mt Vernon Springs
Marshall Hall and Glymont. including Sun
days, stopping at the various landings viz
Coingwood the Forts, W bite House, Gunston
and Brick Y ard, commencing Sunday, June T.
leaving her wharf, foot of Prince street, at $50
n. M, returning about o clock p. m. Fare for
the rounu trip SOC single ticket; club of FIVE to
ten persons 40c each; club of ten or more S0c
each. Families can take a pleasant days trip
down the river and enjoy the healthy fresh air
at reasonable rates. No Intoxicating drinks
sold on board the boat. The Mary Washington
can be chartered for 'ening excursions or to
return for any parties that may wish to remain
st any of the above named resorts until night
For further information apply to n. BOUSH
s. SON, or On board. le LIT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26

DAWLEY SPRINGS. near Harrisonbury,
II Rockingham county, Va. GEORGE w.
BUNKER, of Washington, u; o., Manager.
This well known and popular Summer Resort
will be open June LIST, 1876. The waters by An
alysis compare fsvorsbiy with the renowned
chsly beate waters of Europe. 1t is the strongest
chalybeste in the United States. In addition TO
tho water tho location, pure and exhilarating
atmosphere, picturesque scenery, fine walks,
drives, hunting, fishing, &c, oil tend to make
Rawley THE most attractive rs well rs THE most
heslthful resort in Virginia. The com pany has
at great expense erected the most commodious
and comfortable buildings in the State, and dur
ing the past winter completed perfect system
of terracing and understanding For terms and
Hsrrisonburg Va my 29-2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26

HoNoRs AT THE HIGH SCHooL.-At the
closing exercises of the Episcopal High School,
near this city, Ga Wednesday last, the highes'
honor Of the school, the Meade prz:, Was WOO
hv j Stewart McGchee, Of Louisiana, and j.
Samuel Speocer, OF West Virginia. Mr.. Spen'
Ger also received the B .rclay prize media Tor
mathematics. The DaIrymp'e p'iz, medal for
classics was taken ly Kcusey johns Hammond
If RaItimcre, Ia ercat-nephew OF Bishop
.Iohnsl. aud the BIackford prize medal tor
Z, r;isb comrostioo ty Ll.weyu +. White
Of Richmond (the 500 of the BISHOP. The
classical medal, the gilt of former hcadmas'
Tor was taken this year fer the first time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26
Markets by TELEGRAPH, I

NEW YoHK, June 26-Stocks dull and steady.
Money 2. Gold IL Flour dull and declining.
Wheat quiet and heavy. Corn quiet and steady.
BALTIMORE, June 26-Virginia 6s, deferred,
ST. do consolidated sit bid day. Cotton
quiet and steady middling ll3all4 Flour dull
and heavy; Howard street and Western Super
Bass rs; do. Extra lass: do Family 5 so $50 10;
City Mills Super 3xSS rs; do. Extra 4aS6 30
do Rio brands 25s$7 so; do. Family IS 10.
Wheat frmer and higher; Western amber
track 1856; do. red 10lal25; Pennsy lvsnia red
1856; MARYLAND red, good to prime, 135al45; do.
amber 1907 do. white 125 $50. Corn-Southern
quiet and sSeady; Western dull, weak and low
or; Southern white 56a57; Southern yellow 55a
81; Western no xed 81 spot. Oats quiet, but
firm; Sou. lern, good to prime, 37.40; Western
white a5s37; Western mixed 3ls34. Rye nom-
nslly uncb anged Hay dull and heavy; Ma
ryland and Pennsylvania 16s$2) Provisions
steady and firm. Pork } 5OsS2l. Bacon
shoulders 9i94 clear rib sides II; hams l43sl53.
Lsrd steady; refined l25 .124 Butter quiet, but
firm; Western good to fine, 1921. Coffee
quiet; Rio csrgoes 154alS4 iobbing l6aGl6i.
Sugar firm demand good at 10sa10s. Whiskey
nominaly 81 1871.
PHILADELPHIA, June 26-The Cattle market
was moderately active this week; prices were
higher; 2lf0 head arrived aud sold ut 64s6ac for
extra Pennsylvania and Western Steers, &c for
e few choice, ST &c Tor fair 10 good do, and "a
sc per ID gross for common as to quality. Sheep
were in fair demand 1000 head sold at 41a54c
per Id gross, as to condition. Hogs were du!
and ratherlower; 1000 head sold at 75a$9 rs
per 100 lbs net
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26
MAYoR's ! 0FEIGE, Y. tun.,- 1874

M Alexandria, Va, June II, 1876.
Notice is hereby given to all parties requiring
license to do business that l shall be in my Of
fee, No. Sc King street, daily, for the purpose
of granting the same.
Any merchant, mercantile firm or other per-
son requiring license who shall fail to pay the
same on or before the 18th day of July next
shall forfeit and pay FIVE dollars $3.50 and costs
for each and every day they shall continue bus
mess without paying said license tax after the
said 25.h day of July.
je ltd &. KEN PER, Mayor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26

THE HARRY LoDoR.-The new steame,
Harry Lodor, Capt. James Quentin, made ar
excursion trip to Marshall Hall yesterday, hav
ing 90 board number of gentlemen VIII, wen,
down upon the invitation of Captain Quentin.
The L;dor which was formerly the FAIRY, has
been entirely rebuilt at the Marine railway,
and presents very neat and substantial ap
pearance. Captain Quentin is one Of the most
polite and popular steamboat captains on the
river. and will 10 doubt make his new boat
equally popular. On the trip down yesterday
au elegant collation. was served.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26

WEATHER PROBABILITIES Var DEPART
naeaa, Office Of the Chief Signal Officer, Wash
,ngton, D. g., June 26, lS76-lU:3O a. H.
For the Middle States rising barometer, north
and west winds. generally clear weather, with
higher followed by lower temperatures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26
1890 49, 80 . -- -
EDHCA TiONaL.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGIN 1A-SUM,
u MER LAW LECTURES (nine weekly
bcciu 18th July, 1876, and end 18th September
Have proved OH signal LIST, TO students VINO
design to pursue their studies at this or other
law.school I'd, to those who propose to read
not had the advantage OF systematic instruction.
For circular apply (P .. University of Va) to
JOHN B. MINOR, Prof Com and Stat Law.
ie 2-eOlm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26

Nor THAT KIND.-rhe Richmond CORES
pondeut of the Petersburg Iudex-Appea, in
noticing the conditional pardon of Virginia
Deevers, says: IF the Alexandria jail is no
better than the Richmond Jail, Virginia will
swap the devil for witch. But ours is not
that kind of Jail. Our Sergeant keeps every
thing in apple pie order, ia fact 30 nice that
some of our noted characters prefer being in
Jail to being free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26

TIE HEAT The weather yesterday was de-
o;ao;lu Tho varmest we have experienced this
summer Under the influence Of the sun sun ,
d desc ed except by the Wash'qsto5plaas, {, o.
whom ao larse plumbers came down by the coats coats;
The wharves we're apparently the most favor REQ
spots, especially those having sne'ter a lrom s
sp pu'1 and they were crowded with people co
toying what brecze they could &c, Oh n Ss [ires
Far Sleeping purposes, last night wa o e1nos
failure the extreme heat making as;aa sisep A'u0'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26

pARDosEp.-The woman, Virginia Deevers
ohio was sentenced 10 April lat, by the Cor
noratiou Court of this city, to five years lm'
,,r;sonmen Mt in the penteatiary, for grand lar
a p, has heen condltioDai!y pardoued by Gov.
ISo1' Tn granting The pardon, the Gov
a mn saws. "Ou the recommendation It the
; ..dol nrosecuting attorney, all the members
! ~ ,bs iurv and large number of good eli
VI ,"o I'D IN consideration of the broken health
ne" - nrsoner and circumstances mitigating
~ VI, .u an;t, she is pardoued on condition that
s u he imprisoued 10 the jail of A!exandria
s s;u.e g., ,ueive months from this date.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26
E'syH s.EkE ttss RE-v-T.

-, FOR RhNT-The STOREHOUSE No
H$s G2 King -trceL, corner vi King and Fairfax
streets. This is line stand for business AID has
been occupied for many years us dry goods
store Possession given at once. Apply 10 q.
SMITH, Isl National Bank, or No. IL south
pitt street. my l7-cotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26

en A GREAT BAR4AlN-Havng ar
FL ranged to take up my residence in San
Francisco, res pcctuI y otter for sale that ex-
cclrnt BRICK ID hLblNG HOUSE and
LIT IF GROUND, numbered AZ, on Lee st,
between Prince and Duke, in which Am now
living in Alexandra, Va
This house Is wei! constructed and pleasantly
lucatet 1t Contains ii roo 10 and most OF the
modern improvements, such rs hot and cold
water gas, bath room and water closet heaters.
kitchen range, &c.
Upon the lot, which has q fine front on Lee
street, and extends back 10 lest to wide alleys,
is frame stable, wood house, some lrult trees,
vines, &c
Price low and terms liberal.
HOUSEHOLD FUkNITURE, SC, at prl.
vate smle. ID. l.. SMuOl,
my l3-lf Pc. box 0S Alc1andris Va.
AIAhHhT GARDEN FOR RENT
SIX ACRES OF GOOD LAND, on the
Lochabar farm, just north Of the Canal locks,
now occupied oy Mr.. Peverlll Us market gar
den, will be roEtcd for the ensuing year or less-
ed for u term Of years TO good tenant, at roa-
sonabie rates. Possession gwen on the first OF
the year. Apply vt this office. dec 2S-h
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26

Miss PowELL's SELECT School The
closing exercises of Miss PoWell's Select School
for Young ladies took place on Thursday even.
ing last. The school rooms were tastetully
decorated with flowers and evergreeus, and
crowded with the young ladies, beautifully
dressed 10 white, aud their friends After
hap1s)me certificates of distinction had been
AWARDED to those who merted then for dill
geoce and scholarship during the session, a
delightful entertainment wss served, and the
exercises were concluded with music--vocal
and Instrumental. Miss Mary J. Sr!uEfso~'
Of this city, the ouly graduate, received her
diploma and handsome gold medal 10 the
form Of cross, with the warm congratulations
of the principal aud her friends: The prluel
nal and assistants were the recipients OF ele'
CANT presents, as tokens Of regard and appre
citation, from their numerous pupils.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26
SUMMER RESORTS.

3ITANTED, at Belle Haven Institute, few
w BOARDERS. Board and lodging SIS
per month. ie 20-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26

THE CHURCHES yesterday. -Notwith
standing the very hot weather, there we're
tolerabIy large congregations at the various
churches yesterday. At Christ Church, in the
morning, Rev. R. D. Roller read the service
and Rev. Frank Srringfellow preached; in the
evening, Rev. J. j. Gravatt read the service
and Rev. John McNabb preached. At St..
Paups Church, in the morning, Rev. John 4.
Mason preached. All Of these gentlemen are
members of the class ordained at the Seminary
on Friday last. The afternoon service at St.
Pauis Church has been discontinued until
further notice. At the Uoion Presbyterian
Church, Rev. G. R. Van Ramondt preached,
both morpiog and night At the NJ, E. Church
South Rev. A. w. Wilson preached 10 the
morning, and Rev. Nelson Head, P. f., at
night. There was no service at the Baptist
Church either morning or night. At Grace
Church, Rev. D. Roller read the service at
night ADD Rev. Frank Stripgtcow preached
4. Randall 'the prison evangelist" held an
open-air meeting at the corner of King and ST.
Asaph streets about nine o'clock last night,
attracting quite crowd. The open.air meet
iug at the tunoel was we'll attended, and among
those who took part in it were Rev. Messrs.
Dame and Stringfellow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26

CUTTING AFFAIRs.-A party Of men from
this city and another from Washington got
iuto dispute at Marshall Hall, yesterday, 10
the course of VIII ch there were several pretty
rough hand to hand fights The only damage
to Alexaudrians, SO far as known, was that
received by George Laycock, who was severely
cut on the breast and shoulders.
Another cutting case occurred at the canal
basin this morning. 1t appears that man
named Friuk Kirk patrick aud another cana!
boatman, whose name was not ascertancd, had
dispute as to the precedence of their boats 10
passing through the locks, during which the
latter drew pocket knife and cut kirkpatrick
10 the f.shy part of the arm. The wound;
which was about two inches long, was dressed
by DR.. StabIer ADD is not considered dangerous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-26

COUNTY CoURT-rhe June term of tn,
County Court, Judge James Saugster presid
log, commenced to-day.
The application OF e. Fl. Smith for reduc
| tlou OF assessment OF taxes, was dismissed will
costs.
license to sell liquor by retail was grantee
to Samuel K Gross. and one to keep an ordi
nary to George w. Mowbray.
Frat k 7. Berkeley quilted as attorney aoc
counsellor at law TO practice in this court.
The special grand jury summoned for thi!
term was DISCHARGED.
The estate of Philemon f. Welsh, deceased
was granted to toe sheriff for administration.
Jefferson lacey quallf d as County Treasur
er and entered into bond.
Henry l.. Holmes qualified as Commissioner
of the Revenue and entered into bond.
Walker vs.. Beuohler; unlawful detainer; mo-
ton to contiUu, till next term; motion overrul-
ed; bill OF exceptions and case set tor to-mOr
row.
The following persons were appointed specia
policemen 10 aud for this county: Harrison
Goldman Carter johnson, B. N. Rothey, Jas.
Commander, Richard Barker, and -- Mar
ten.
A petition from the Board of Road Commits
soners of Falls Church district, in Fairfax
county, praying that the eastern portion of the
Middle turnpike be assigned TO this county, to
be by it maiulalned was received, docketed
aud continued with rule aga st the Board Of
Supervisors to show cause why the prayer of
petition should not be granted.
Samuel Birch qualified as constable and en-
tered into bond.
Com. VS.. Howard (aIias Collinpsworth); bail
10 this cause was fixed by the court at 81 000.
VIM. Brown, NJ. + Sm%h and L. w. Wild
dicombe were relieved OF an erroneous assess
meuts of taxes
Com. vs. EImira Marcy; assault aud bat
terry; jury, aud case in progress.