Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-16

-" ~ The town for their public spirit and hearty
oo. y, iu all enterprises tending to its
bcneft. The father Of Major Corsc was long
ooc of the proprietors OF the Alexandra Herald;
b;s brother. Gen. Nj. D. Corse, commanded
the Alexandria company 10 the Mexican war,
and the 18th Virginia alexandra 5 rcgluent)
in the late war between the States, rising to
the rank of a brigadier general before toe close
of the struggle. The Major, who was com
missary of the post, during the war. a! Char
lottesville, has been engaged 10 the banklug
business since his boyhood. aud has achieved a
most ,enviable reputation tor integrity ana
financial abilities. For twenty years past ne has
been the Treasurer Of the Corporation. lie has
CONE TO Florida with the Intention Of openiag
brokers' and bankers Office in st. Augustine
and he carries with him to his new home the
endorsement of an entire community for has
diligence integrity aud ability, and their best
wishes ior his future success.
(vERsEERs OF THE PooR.-The OverScers
Of the Poor met at the Mayor olhce last nlght.
f was announced that the whole OF the two
huodred cords Of wood purch ascd by the City
Council Tor the use oil the poor had been issued,
and the Mayor was lhercupOn, requested to
communicate with Council and ask for the pur"
chase of 6tty cords more. The statements sub.
mi,tod bv the various ovcrsecrs showed that
about six hundred persons had been furnished
with wood, including that furnished from the
MAYORS office. The oGiy written report was
that of MIR. j. w. Nails Of the Fourth ward,
which shows the issuance OF wood to one hun
ircd and sixteen persons OF whom t"enty,seven
we're white and clghty.nlne coored Duf'ng
the period from August ). 10 January 10. tue
same overseer issued orders for provisions,
"a nf
ions has DOW bcen suspended owing 70 me cS'
tablishmcut Of the soup house.
The THAW.-rhe warm ana sprlng'llSe
weather of to-day has conioued aud augment
ed the process Of thawing. The streets and
sidewalks are now nearly clear OF soow and ice,
while the cutters and crossings arc flooded with
water. the city and river were covered this
morning with dense fog, which continued no.
I'll about teo o'clock. The ice On the river, al
.hough still! in an unbroken field, has been very
much weakened by the fog, RAIN and soft Weatn-
rr. and should there DC 10 change to decluediy
colder weather, it will, doubtless, sink by TO-
morrow night Captain Rcss lett here this
morning for Quantco with Il view to bilnglng
up the lupboat Kate, which has been lce.bound
ct that point for some time past. The only
advice received here from the upper river Is
dispatch from Harpcr's Ferry last night, which
reports heavy rains, but the river Rising very
slowly. The ice was still solid 1T that point.
DEATH OLA FORMER ALEXANDRIA LADY,
The Washington Star says: The death OF
Miss Mime Lathrop, which occurred at her
parents residence, near Chicago, last week, has
occasioued feeling OF sincere sympathy LOT
her afflicted parents and relatives. She was
barely twenty years ct age, and had been ~
DOOR health for some time. She returned With
her parents last June from sojourn OF nearly
two wears in Europe Mrs. Lathrop is the SIS.
Ter of Mr. Thomas Bryan and of the vile OF
Judge Wylic As Mr.. and Mrs. Latbrop pass
ed their winters for many years at their resi-.
dence on X street. their children grew up with
the Young people Of Washington, and have
manv friends here who sincerely regret the
death o! one Of their favorte companions
The deceased formerly resided with her parents
"a this city, ard the family are we'll kuowo here.
BOARD or SUPERVISORS. The Board OF
Supervisors Of Alexandria county met at the
county courthouse, in This city, to day.
In the matter Of the petition OF William "A.
Rowe, for compensation Tor horse crippled IN
crossing bridge, a warrant WAS Issued TO salu
Rowe for 500.
The account of tie Superintendent OF Poor
was examined and approved.
\ levy Of y cents on the real and personal
property 10 the county WAS ordered to be col
lccted for school purposes.
The following bills were ordered 10 be pad
Geo. Fl. Ramey, 81; w. &. WibcTt, $G5, aud
James Chatham, 50.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.-A regular ulcet-
NJ <.l,..;o,, I o,;r, hall IN Il,nir
Castle Hall. corner of King and st. Asaph
streets, last night, the following named officers
we're regularly installed by X. kempcr, 7. g.,
mau, G.. C.; Jno. j. Proctor, '. G.; j. III.
THOMPSON Prelate Job Corson, X. of L. and
S.; T. Steele, NJ. OF T.: g. Il. Erwin, NJ. Of
f.; G.. Goodrich, VI. at a.. .. +. Baggett, l.
SD. II. Mansfield, q. s.; j. L. Boyd, p e.;
g.. Il. Padgett, Steward Of Hall; *. kcmpcr,
Representative to Grand Lodge, which meets
in Petersburg, February 20.
MISUNDERSTANDING the members OF The
State Executive Committee OF the Young
Mems Christian Association, appointed at the
recent Convention in Petersburg, was MIR. ii.
W. BcadIe, OF this city.
At a mectius, of the preachers Of the NJ. h
Church, South, residing Ia Baltimore, held
yesterday, 4 committee was appointed 10 make
the necessary arrangements with tho railroad
companies for travelling facilities to the annual
Conference. which meets 10 this city GA The 'Ih
Of March.
NJ. f.. Observation-Disclosures the uu-
favorable weather yesterday. the special ser
vices were we'll attended In the afternoon
Mr.. Webb gave 40 exposition NJ | Sam. IN
Several went forward as enquircrS. At night
the pastor preached to a large congregation
from Ps. q, s: "Whcu Thou saldst seek yc
my face, my heart said unto thee, Thy FAC,
Lord will seek" 10 the course 81 thu cScr-
cises that followed the sermon TWO persons pro-
icsscd conversion. The meetings will b. con
tinucd tonight.
Nor HEARD FRoM.--A letter was received
this morning by Mr.. f. a. Reed, from HaVrc