Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-21

,hnve the scene of the assault, q little alter
nine O'Clock. last night. The accused were ar
rested at the house kept by Frances Schmidt
IN the corner of King and West streets.
After hearing the evidence, the Mayor commit
ted both of the accused to jail, Tor their appear
unce at the January term OF the Corporation
Court.
RETURNED HoME.~-Rev. Il. ii. Robinson,
colored, who was prosecuted and afterwards
driven away from his church III Baltimore on
account of his democratic sentiments, has re-
turned to this, his native place. He has been
kindly received By his old friends here, one OF
whom has provided him with sufficient fuel Tor
the winter. AS he was left entirely without
means Of subsistence by his election from the
oastoratc. he has applied for work at the steam
cracker bakery here, where he Was employed
before entering the ministry, and has received
assurance that q place will be made Tor him.
His son is nov engaged iu looking Tor work IN
Washington. The fearless devotion to prln'
ciplo and the willingness to 20 to work at ms
old trade, rather than abate one Jot or tittie OF
his convictions, are emlnently creditaCio TO
and he should be, and no doubt will be,
encouraged by the good people OF Alexandria,
The GARNET CASE 1t is nov understood
that the Garnet appointment still remains 10
effect. notwithstanding tho published denlals.
The appointee qualified by taking tue oath oil
Office on the 9th inst, and his entering upon
his official duties is only delayed until the Secre-
,ary of the Treasury can be satisfied that me
charges against him arc not serious. for TINS
purpose, with a letter from Mayor johnson,
and accompanied by Mr.. Lewis McAeDz!c' nc
went to Washington to-day, with proof that
- p. Ill, ,l,.a,afInnS-th "a nil
of q jovial disposltion-and confident that nc
will be actively employed in a short time.
ORDERED TO LEAVE.-The ininates Of the
house Of il!.fame, on the corner of King and
West streets, mentioned 10 yesterdays Gazette
as being in the station; house on q charge OF
disorderly conduct, we're tired, last nIght' wien
the two daughters of the proprletress were DIS
charged. there being 20 evidence against them,
and the rest of the patty were fined five dollars
each. The proprietress, Mrs. Frances Schmidt,
paid her fiuc and was released. The live nym-
uhs du pave, who were inmates, being unable
10 raise the necessary cash, were kept until
this morning, when they were discharged Oh
condition of leaving town at once.
FIRE IN MARYlAND.-There was u hrs at
the house on the top of the hill 10 Maryland
onposite this ethyl last night about eleven O'Clock,
lasting Tor about an hour. AS all commun'ca.
ton is cut off by the ice embargo, the amount
ofiamagc could not be ascertalned, although,
as viewed through a glass, the house seems
considerably damaged. 1t WAS occupied by q
Mr.. Lyons, of Washington.
The WEATHER. The weather was clear
and cold until about ten o'clock this morning.
wbansnow began to fall quito thickly, continuing
for about an hour, after which the SUI c1ule
out brightly. The walking, as on yesteTdly'
has been very difficult, on account oil the tfozen
snow and ice. This mornings tall OF SNOW was
however, a decided improvements regards tue
walking.
FIaHT.-A fight occurred gu King street
near Henry, last night, between a m''kman ana
a grocer. in which the former came of second
hest. The dispute was caused by some au'niau-
versions on the quality OF the milk vendor 5
fluid.
The cheapest dry goods in Washington, gar
ter's TOT Market Space. Seal broWo' Navy
Blue, oil wool, cashmere 80. Widest ano
finest double width Black Cashmere o.
Blankets very cheap.
decT-tf
nY% Tons OF GRAPES N THEIR UsE.-l'
is astonishing to see the large quantity Of grspe'
Of the finest quality, and large clusters, that are
each year mashed up for Wine, at tho Vine
wards of A. Speer, Passsic, n. }. Mr. spee
raises the Oporto grape; also purchases large
quantities from which he makes his celebrated
wine, without the sdmiSture of alcohol or spiF
ia. This wine is found by careful analysis TO o.
tho hast wine in market for invalids and dehil,