Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-10

ABSCONDING BOATMAN.--Tho Washing on
Republican, in its Georgetown nnttS. says
"On tho 9th instant tho boat Frank Byrcad,
the property of John Byrosd, laden Win coal,
man named John Miller. Mr.. Byroad, who Is
lying sick ut Seneca, entrusted his boat and car
90 70 Miller, with instructions to draw S2U ol
his freight money from tho Consolidation Goa
Company to which tie boat WAS consigned, and
to use the money in purt hasinG forage tor his
stock and food for the crow, aud leave tho bal
ance of froisht to his (Byroa0's) credit. As soon
rs the boat arrived Miller went to the office oi
the Consolidation Coal Company, drew The tutl
amount of freight money, VIZ S:'o and Depart
cd, and has not since been hoard from. dc ltlt
the boat without forage for the stock or 1000 Tor
tho crow, and Mr.. Byroad's littlo son, who &C
companied him. Ha was not satisfied with rob
bing his employer cf his freight money and the
stock and crow OF snStan"nce, eut carrie, aw%S
with him Mr.. Byroad's oil cloth coat Mllor.
whose whereabouts nro unknown, 10 small
man, with dark complexion. small bluo eyes,
and wore small blue blouse with rod odge.'
Police lTEMs.-The following cases have
been tried since yesterday:
Ben BIanheim aud Richard Carter, W 10 are
accused Of grand larceny in robblng the g,iu
shop Of X Griffith, On the night OF October
10th, were brought ont Of jail aod fully exam
med. After hearing the evidence the Mayur
committed both of the accused to jul to swat
the action Of the grand jury at the January
term of the Corporation Court
VIM. Morgan, colorcd accused Of unlawful
shooting, was dismissed Tor waot OF sufficient
evidence.
Henry Stewart, coorcd, for abusive language
to Rebecca Wallace, was tiucd and discharged.
Thomas Foster colored, for disordcr!y c,n
duct ct the Midland depot, was fined aod dis
charged.
l., lat AL Il J, r
for whiskcy, for beng drunk and d!s.r
derly on the street, was ordered TO leave the
city.
CIRCUIT Court FOR THE CoUNrY.-JulHe
James Keith presiding. -Aun Birch VS.. Walter
Tucker; trespass; jury not able 10 agree ana
discharged; case continued, with order tor a
Jury from the city to Try this case at next term.
Benj. Austin vs.. the Arlington Iurop'kc
Company; case; jury and verdict !or p!aihtii
and damages assessed at So 500; motion frl
new trial and motion overrulcd aud Judgment,
VIM, II. West vs. the Arlington Turnpike
COMPANY; in chaucery; decree for suit to be
Beuchcr vs.. Walker; III chancary; decree ant
continued.
Dame Il Go. vs.. Baldwin; docketed; orde'
and continued. 81,
Linton vs.. Bircb; in chanccry; leave to fill
amended bill.
Court adjourned till court in course.
PKoposED TESTIMONIAL The devoted an'
untiripg efforts Of the Rev. Mr. Ra,nslord TO
the pcope of Alexandria have made many ice
anxious to offer him some slight Testimonial o
their gratitude. 1t is therefore proposed &
omen subscription list at the bookstore OF MIR
George i. French, where all, of every denoml
nation, who have sat under his preaching. ma
have on opportunity of contri buting: 1t cac
of his auditors would give ) Tor less II the
caunot afford the sly. a handsome sum cou'
be raised. 1t is further proposed to appoln
Mr., S. G.. Neae, Gen. Nj. ID. Corsc, Mr.: {
II. Robinson and Mr.. Park Agnew commute
to invest this fund as to them may seem mes
cxpcdient, and present it in the name OF IN
donors. -
WEEK OF PRAYER-As heretofore stated |
the columns of the Gazette, tho Young Men
Christian Association, Of this city, contemplat
dcyotiuc the ensuing week for prayer for God
blessing upon young men. and upon all ctlor
to advance the kingdom OF Christ among them
and they most earnestly invite those VINO nav
tic above objects ct heart to join with them !
tho exercises. The opening meeting W'li =,
held tomorrow at 4 p. M, IN the Mcthoe!
Episcopal Church (Rev. Mr.. Webb's,) and II
rooms of the association will be opened it
prayer every evening at D. IN. during II
week. Notices of the sermons for young me
will be given hereafter, as soon as the tim
place and names Of the clergy arc furnished.
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