Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-12

vices at the Uoon Presbyterian Church CON-
lnepced, the horses attached to an open car
rage, containing Mr. A. w. Harrison, bis wife
and Mrs. Whlttlescy became uomauageao'e'
and turning the vehicle short around, over
pile Of rubbish. MIR. Harrison was throWn OUT;
The horses then ran down Fairfax street, ana
making short turn at Frauklio street, both
the ladies were thrown out and severely oful'eu
aud cut about the face and head, BESIDES sus
taprg other severe il urles. The horses we're
captured 90 Royal street and restored TO their
owner. The ladies were conveyed to inc mouse
Of MIR. w. p Graves and received the neces
sary attention.
CUTTING AFFRAY.-On Saturday mig Mt there
WAS another row among the omnibus and wagon
drivers at the A. & L. depot, during which
negro named Monroe Wilson, who drives the
CITY Hotel omnibus, was cut 10 seven places
and severely. though not seriously, wounded by
John R,bey. who drives for the Mansion
House. II is alleged that Wilson had Robey
down and was choking him, and that the cut
fine was dcnc in self dei.ose. One OF the cuts
very narrowly escaped large artery, the sever
ing of which must have resulted 70 death.
Wilson'S wounds we're dressed by DR.. II. n.
StalIlcr, ant: he il doing well. R,bty WIS ar
rested and cave b,ll for his appearance to NOR
row moraihg.
NJ. +. CuuRcu -rhe services 10 this church
Yesterday were we'll attended 10 the morning
Row, Dr., Armstrong preached from Deut; il;
char. aud y. b verse, This day will | beglp1;;
AZ rirLt Tic church vas crowded. Rev. Dr.
Martjo preached ga able discourse from Ephe-
slams il. chap. and 3h verse, But, now, 10
Christ Jesus We who sometimes wcrc tar on are
made nigh by the blood Of Christ" The
preacher illustrated the text by showing taae
men ip Christ Jesus are made nlgh to God w
in relationship, (2) character, and w ieeling.
Two narsous went forward e the altar as penn.
tents at the after meeting Rev. ". q. webb
will preach Tonight at o'clock. /,
Police REpoRr-Tho following cases have
haeu heard since Saturday:-, -.
John Tobey accused of uDlagfuly emitting
Monroe Wilson, colored, had his ease : stpooed
uali! 70 morrow morI'aS.
Alexander Douglass, oo!orcd, 6: 90 81 NAL
tvea.iDs his wi", VAS dlsrl:s;i;l, =; III" COM
panaut did not appear.
julia .Jcpcs, coIored, accused By her hushaod,
Alexander Jones, OF disorderIy con;luct aud lG.
fidelity, was tried before Justice Padgctt and
dismissed. the first charge not being sus-
istratc's Jurisdiction.
CASE OF REV. DIR. BAIRD.-Tbe Prcsbytery
of East Hanover met ia this city this morning
to take into consideration tho case OF Kew. DR..
+. Il. Baird, which had been referred back to
them, by The Synod Of Firg inia. After consld-
cradle debate, it was resolved to meet IN the
First Presbyterian Church, at Richmond, On
Friday, November 23rd to take up the case.
\ committee was appointed TO frame charges
against Dr. Baird, and to summon witnesses.
The Prcsbytery then adjourned
DINNER AND SUPPER The ladies Of St.
Paul's Church arc preparing most sumptuous
linuer and supper, to be given 10 the room
over Mr.. Wattrman'S clothing store, 90 King
street, on Thursday next. Every delcacy OF
the season, prepared IN style unsurpassed, Will
be served, and ali who want to enjoy delicious
meal and aid the ladies 10 their cndcavors to
Improve the church, should 60 and parake.
TRAIN LATE The train on the Manassas
Branch CT the Midland Road, which should
have arrived here at two o clock on Saturday
evening, did not reach here uGtll midnight.
The detention was owing to the fact that tho
South River Bridge had become unsafe by
reason Of the high water. and passengers had
u bc transferred at that pOlut.
Mrs. Geo. Sherman says:-"I have frequent
y urchasod Duraug' Rheumatic Remedy for
Iriruds suffering with rheumatism and 10 every
instance it acted like magic. "Lodille's
Headache Specific cures headache 10 to 90
minutes. Sold by all druggists. st
1T Is REPORTED that another dividend Of ten
per cant. will be paid 10 the depositors Of the
Farmers aud Mtchaoics Savings Bank some
time during the month OF December.
Many people afflicted with phthisis pumon.
ais Consumption use Dr.. Bulls Syrup with
very great benefit aad relief. Price, % cents
bottle or five bottles for ore dollar.
PANIC PRlcEs.-All wool Boys Overcosts
at So. Oh at the Boss CIothiog House.
nov NJ BENDHEGM, Proprietor.
.n.HKRIED.