Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-04
news of the Day.

The suit of Welsh Vs. Welsh, 10 New Grs,
raises some very Interesting questions as TO the
r;y;,t Of widow to rctaio her wedding PICS
,.nts On the death Of MIR. Welsh bis executors
took possession Of the weidlog presents, valued
at about 81 500, as part OF he assets, ana the
widow brought suit 10 recover them. va Inc
one hand it is urged that although the presents
we're given to the married pair jointly, yet the
lll, vested solely 10 the husband, and that
therefore, they properly came into the hands OF
the executors 80 part CT the re;lduafy estate.
o. the other hand. it is claimed that the pres
cots we're given TO hem jointly before marriage,
and lhat each took half ioterest 10 them. and
that the widow vas entitled to the whole inter.
cs as survivor The judge denied a motion to
dismiss the complaint.
Ia the divorce suit ut Philadelphia Of Brl0ckle
versus BriDcklc, verdict was returned yester
day in favor Of Mr.. Bfincke. The case was
one in which tho woman Angeliqus Guinet al
legged that she ~as the Wit, OF Brockle, the
latter having occupied relations toward, her
Which she thought warranted her 10 taking
rga! aeti;.u after he had really married another
wym.n The judge. 10 his charge to the jury,
rrcoIu;z d tn. Tact That "men are induced to
form immoral relations through al iofatuation
!,stcrel by designing Womeo qn!te as otteo as
Women are cnticcd intn them 10y The unsorupu.
uu5 OF the Other sex.
| \ BltlIcorI special says the Blackleet 10.
| dHns ARE very much alarmed at the attitude as
sum. u By Suing Bull Fears are entertained
o! trouble. Sitting Bull says he would like to
kuo" when the Almighty gave the Canadian
Government authority to keep Indians rom
killing tutfslc. Sky lodges Of Sioux have
ned Sitting Bull since the commission met
| lie assumes an air Of supreme defiance.
I.rg,u II. Roots. treasurer Of the Texas and
C"Ilt+rpa Stage Company, is 10 receipt OF a
telegram saying the number of troops 10 West.
era Texas is now 50 small that Iodians rove and
murder with iwpuniy Near Stockton. Q few
days ,iLcr the lodiaDs captured coach. killed
the diver, cut up the mail bags AID took OF
the lram. The coach which left Fort COncho
on last Friday was attacked, but escaped.
In the u s. District Court at Philadelphia,
yesterday, verdict was rendered for defendant,
| the proprietor Of public music hail. The pros.
ccutor, a c1lored man, had sued for $500 dam
ages for violation OF 40 amendment TO the
Constitution of the United States 10 refusin &
| him admission 10 the entertainment ithout the
payn,tt OF an eXhorbitaut fee.
In New York last night two brothers, Ru-
dophn and Louis Fey, qIarrclcd, when Louis,
ratching up table knife, plugged 1t toto his
brothers lett side, penetrating The luog aod
causing Wouod which will probably prove fatal.
DR.. w. }. Sarvin. VINO was to have been 10.
stalled last evening as Eminent Commander OF
the Springfield, Mass, Knights Templars, fell
dead Of apop!cxy at the beginning OF the
meeting.
Mr. Howell manager of Kirby's plantation,
at S:ar Lsndlup, Mssiss ppi, was shot aod
killed by c,or1l liborer 10 dispute about
wages. rhH murderer was arrested and held
Tor trial.
General Ilarlau's nomination az Justice o!
the Supreme Court sands confirmed, as no &C.
liou Was had on the motion 10 reconsider the
cpnirmation. lie will take his seat 90 Monday
utXt.
John R.ndoIph Srreg, living with bis uncle
Sir. Van Lear Sprigg, in Cumberland. va:
killed last week by the accidental discharge OF
his qua while turkey hunting.
Sarah Il. Creighton was placed on Trial al
Lancaster, Ohio, yesterday, Tor killing her hus
band on January - last by bealiog bis skull
with aail puiler.
Eight Of the principal business houses and
tTo dwellings, at Athens, Ohio, we're burned
las: hight. The loss is estimated at from $50,
90 10 $50. 900.