Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-12
Icffcr from, Richmond.

RICHMOND, VA, Jan. IL, 1oii'--'o INV
excitement has been created IN certain crc!es
here in the past day or Two By a runor ahoa'
that the body of a man by tie uamc OF kobcr'
son, boss carpenter here, who died suddenly
Monday ADD was inferred in a cemetery 10 the
western part Of the city, had been dislntsrred'
Robertson was reported to be worth consldera'
bic nropcrty, was au old bachelor, and although
he had lived here for years, was without any
very Intimate friends. There are several thee
ries assigned for the removal, bu. none OF
thcm-if it is true that the body has really
been disinterrel-are very likely to be true.
The brother OF the deceased, VINO lives IN
Lynchturg, is expected here tomorrow to IN
ves,icaIe Tie facts 10 tie case, and the result
NAV get same o0c 10 trouoic.
There ars so;nc remarkably enterprlsing
ncSspapc, reporters 10 tbs city, and they are
seldom cheated On: O! Is good item If ludomI-
table vii! and great deal Of check, CT rather
nroIessional imper,iGe0ce, vii! accomplish tie
desired object Not long ago well Known
acd a good c,izeo was upoa The pois! 0. death.
i newspaper man, scziou5 to Use l lengthy
history Of the sick man 5 life tnat lit bad wiz
fen, sal I'd With a member d Als iaG!iIJ III al
adjoining roou occupied b. lie sick ulaG. qu:2t-
y snoliiac q cigar and waiting Tor BIG 20 draw
his las. breath 10 tbs case, though, his enter
prise vas MOI &c e arleJ, iur the SICK man lasted
! through that plight aud arsii .atc 90 the morn
| ing following
The police here have stirred up dangerous
aud regularly org2niZ,l uest Of thieves, and it
tAcy ave As auccassul as lhey hope to BE-, be-
fore u.au7 .!2Ts the Whole gang will be in limbo
4 large clothing house On Main street was
catered last uigtt, and large amount OF vau-
able clothGs stolen aud carried Oft. This rob-
berry, was, 10 doubt. the work OF this gang oil
| outlaws.
The river vas opened last evening for the
frs; time since the lst Of January. The O!d
Dominion steamer Wyanoke cut her way
through the ice from Newport News to this
! city. encouulc.lng ice a.! the way trom that
port TO this place 10 inches thick
". DuIany Ball spoke in the House to-day
On the bill providing for the pardon of all
person: who have been engaged 10 duel, or
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The Chamber of Commerce OF this city, il Is
understood, will, at their next regular meeting
memorializc Congress to speedily arrive at a
solution Ct the present political difficulties.
The society talk among the lsracltas Of this
city for the past fortnight has been the mar.
rage Of Miss Rosenbaum, the daughter OF s
Roscnbaum, the we'll known dry goods dealer,
and Mr. Max Guggeuhainer, Of Lynchburr.
| The interesting event took place nj the lth
street Synagogue. The church vas crowded
TO OVERLOOKING with lSraclItcS and Gentcs,
many Of the former Of whom were from distant
| States. After the marriage the father at the
bride gave reception ii The Exchange, which
for its elegance an? maenlGccnco has never
been surpassed in this city.
From what vas demonstrated at the meeting
held here Oh Monday night last, it Is pretty
we'll understood that Virginia will not take Any
initiative step IN coming events. The policy Of
this aud all other Southern States will be to
remain perfectly quiet. after protesting against
the frauds perpatratod by the Southern return
ing boards, and avail. the action Of the North
crn and Western democracy. There will haal
~ be any other public meetings held, Of 4
prominent nature, in this city between nov and
the 18th CT March. unless something should
lranSpirc not now looked for to demand them.
The question great many OF our people arc
| lust now asking each other is, what is the CITY
railroad intended for. The cars only run when
the weather is very bright and pleasant. | have
not seen car on the streets nov Tor Il tort
night or more Some cnterprising man would
| do we'll now to start line Of stages. /! such
| person could be found he would no doubt soon
| break up the railroad company.
The great cry started a few weeks ago BY
| members OF the City Council demanding re-
form aud calling Tor reduction OF 10 per ct.
upon the wages paid city employees, has proved
complete tiasco. \ committee Unsupported
| By both branches OF the Council more than
| three weeks ago The committee reported IN
favor Of the proposition, and promised that
such move would save the city over $50, 000a
year. The report was pigeon .holed, where it
is probable it will remain Tor some time to come.
10 the Supreme Court Of Appeals to-day in
the case OF Fairfax rs. The City CT Alexandria,
In the year 1852 proceedings were Instituted in
the United States District Cont 10 Alexandria
to cou6Scate certain certificates Of Indebtedness
issued b. that city to DR.. Orlando Fairfax,
resident of the city OF Richmond Such pro-
ceedioes were had that Judge Underwook rem
dared decree copf<catiEg the debt and direct
ing the sale CT the same. Ihegeupon the city
ci Alexandria issued certificates OF Indebtedness
to the purchasers at this sale.
Alter the war was over DR.. Fairfax Instituted
his suit ia the Circuis Court OF Alexandra for
the recovery Of the amount due him b. that
city. IL its defencc the city relied upon the
decree Of coaGscaion and the sale as digesius
the title Of DR.. faif,x 70 The debt 10 question,
aud io9ostiCg it 10 the purchaser The Circuit
Court rendered judgment 10 favor OF the city
against Dr.. Fairfax Upon 40 appeal By the
latter t. the Supreme Court of Appeals for
this State that Court reversed the judgment OF
the Circuit Court Of Alexandria. Tie Supreme
Court held that the dscree of cou6scaIion was
Dull aud void upon Two grounds: ls. That the
proper preliminary proceedings hsd Dot been
Instituted and a proper seizure.of The debt had
not been made to warrant decree of confsca.
ion: second, tbat Dr.. Fairfax was prohibited
hy the Judge OF the District Court OF the
United States FROM appearing ia that court
and cortesl!nc bis liability to any such decree.
Judge Underwood bavicg dee AIRED that 100
,,r Irait1r'' shoui1 bo nor nIttaI IN apDp1r