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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17
The Recent DuelIng Escapade.

BALTIMORE, Sept. l3--In view of the publ C.
ity given BY The press 10 tho late laiT between
DR.. Norris and Mr.. Baewell de pm il my duty,
acting as tho friend aad second of the lattor, TO
place tcfore the public the Whole facts OF tLo
case. Mr. Bsgwell and his second, DR.. Whyta,
in orde. to escape the possibility Ct arrest, left
the city on the evening before the appointed
meeting, and slept near thu spot selected -
Owing to an error in ths time piece by which
they we're guided they arrived at the appointed
place too late by about twenty minutes, just in
timeto discover the carriage containing DR.. Nor
ris and his second, Mr.. Hamilton, leaving the
grounds. E(lorts TO stop tho csrriase were una.
7aiing. Mr. Whyte. from private family res-
sons, having boon compelled to withdraw from
his position IS Mr.. Bsgwclps friend, 1. acting in
his stead communicated with DR.. Hsni ton,
and, while acknowledging Mr.. Bsgwelrs want
Of punctuality, stated on honor that it was una
voidab,c and that he WAS now ready TO give DR..
Norris tho satisfaction OH inally dcmandc l.
Receiving no reply to this l wrote to DIR Ham
ilton demanding - meeting or refuSal to the
same in writing, hsVirg meantime advised the
departure { my principal from tho city in order
that no obstacle might arise from his arrest. 10
this 4st communication l received q written re-
tusal on DR.. Norris part TO meet Mr.. Bsgwol.
Mr.. Bagwell has shown n dosiro to grant Dr.
Norris satisfaction from tbs first, and with th2
exception of his I'm; voidsblo latc0oss has use !
every effort to grant meeting. DIR. Norris, by
his friend, states that he cannot meet Mr.. Bag
well, and if he who originally demanded the
meeting, is wiling to confess himself SATISFIED
though We were unavoidsbly detained and have
since givon every opportunity for thu meeting,
NC can only lei the matter rest.
JAMISS. ky.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17
Captain str. j. w. Thompson.
ssy- THAT DISEASE BREEDS DISEASE is a

ssy- THAT DISEASE BREEDS DISEASE IS a
notorious fact. 1t is, therefore, of vital import
anco to check maladies in their birth, ero they
hsvo a chaGco to develop other and moro dan
gerous disorders As means Of checking COM
paints which, if a owed to proceed, finally dis
order tho ontiro system, Hosto!ter's Stomach
Bilters is q medicine the use Of which cannot be
too strongly urged upon tho sick and feeble.
The physical functions are regulated by it, it
insures tho acquisition of vigor by tho dobili.
tsted, and it substitutes chearCul condition OF
mind for gloom and dependency. Dyspepsia,
constipation, livor complaint and kidney and
bladder troubles yin'd to its remedial influence
it counteracts tendency TO govt and rheuma.
tism, and invigoratos tue nerves. Moreover, it
is derived from purely botanical sources and in
this az in overy other rsspecL, is superior to the
mineral rcmcdo3 Of tho pharmacopria. [eo3!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17
POTOMAC ACADEM Y

Formerly Alnxsudria Boarding SchooD
Established by Booiamin !iallowell in lS24;
A BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOX
BOYS.
4 complete English Mathematical and Glass,
cal Course taught Also French, German ana
Spanish. Next session will commence Sept. H.
Extracts from Testimonials.
1t gives ne great pleasure TO recommend tue
Potomac Academy, uEdor the direction OF Iro.
John 5. Blsckpurn.-[ Francis IL. Smith, Supl
Virginia Military Institute.
l can cordsly recommend this Academy TO
those who wish to prepare their sous for the Uni
versty Of Virgnia.-lC. 5. Venable, Professor
of Mathematics Univ. OF Va,
The excellent preparation shown by former
pupils Of Mr.. Blackburn jlstliios me IN cordially
recommending the Potomac Academy, 1T Alex
and 5choc de We're, Prof. Modern Lang
Univ. OF Va. ,
l take great p!uisuro in recommending TO the
conf Ionco Of Tho publlc the high school con-
ducLe. by Mr. j s. Blackburn War. L. To-
tons Prof. OF Latin Univ. of Va.
rs two Of my boys hsvo boon for several years
in the Potomac Acsdnmy, 1t enables mo to speak
with confidence of the ability, fAithtulness and
succcss Of AIR. j. s. Blackburn rs teacher.- -
10. II. Norton Rector Of 81. Paufs Church.
Alexandria.
| esteem il fortunate privilege to have kai
ny brother under your inluoncn and Instruction,
End express my entire satisfaction with the
method of your instruction. II VIM. Nj. Dame,
Rector Of Christ Church, Aloxandris.
For Catalogue, giving fun particulars, id
dross J. S. BLACKBURN, Principal,
aug l3-2.wtf Alcyendria, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17

n NEW MORMON SCANDAL.-A dispatch from
Salt Lake City TO tho New York Herald says
"John. w. Young, first counsellor TO and third
son of the late prophet, started for St. George
on Friday for the purpose of taking Is polyg-
amous wife Miss Tuc!la Cobb, sixteen years of
age, q stepdsughter Of the defunct Brigham
This girl is the granddaughter of Mrs. Augusta
l.. Cobb. the deceased prophets concubine, who
is known in Mormon history as the woman who
desired to BIO sealed to Jesus Christ. Mary Vsn-
colt, Brigham's last wife, except Ann Eliza. is
another Miss Cobb, ard is the mother $50 OF
ono child by the prophet That John W: loung
WAS engaged to the Cobb girl became known to
his wife Libby the day following the prophet S
funeral. A big row in young Youngs family
immediately ensued. John WIS mother took
his part and reprimaned his wife fer oppoeing
q servant of the Lord in his bigsmous desires
A division Of tho children was made, and on
Thursday last Mrs. Young deserted her hus'
band and returned to the homo Of her father,
Mr.. Garfield. an old railroad engineer, living IN
PHILADELPHIA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17
DAY OF AToNEMENT.--Th services incident

DAY OF AToNEMEN---Th services incident
to the Hebrew "Day Of Atoncment' were COM
mcncad at the synagogue on Washington street,
AZ six o'clock last evening, the s1rvio, hcing
read by Rev. Mr. Ei>crmau. ol Baltimore.
The music, which was very nc, was under the
direction of Pref. lleyman, AMI was performed
by choir composed OF Mrs. kaufman. Misses
Bertha Ejchbcrg AID Clara Schwartz. and
Messrs. Nj. Ruben and J. NJ. Buchanan. Ser
vices were held during the whole Of to-day, aad
the stores OF all the Jewish merchants were
closed. The ohservances will end at sunset this
evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17

BODY FOUND. Motley Howell who carries
the mail between Fort Washington and Wash
iugtoD city, on Saturday last, found the body
of John Wade, whose drowning by the steamer
Keyport was mentioned last week. floating lace
upwards in Swami Creek, near Fort Washing
toe. An iuqucst was held on the body, yester-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17
INLAND AND SEABoARD CoAsTIEG Co.,

TO the editor Of Mc Alexandria Gazette:
A rumor. understand, having been extern
bearing the reputation of gen,l,mea thst ]. or
the company / represent, had made charge of
fifty cents per head for the stoaaler Vanderbilts
passengers taken from her fow day, since,
when in distress, l bog permission through
your columns to denounce tho assertion as
base, malicious fAlsehood, with no foundation
whatever, and the captain Of tho said steamer
will tusan me in this assertion.
Very respectfully, Sc,
JNo. t. WOOD,
Gantsn sir ! w Thomson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17

YEsTERDAY.-Thc weather yesterday was
quite warm, and pedestrians generally chose
tue shady side Of tho streets, as lar as possible.
The attendance ut the various churches Was
good Rev. Mr.. Perry preached at st. PauPs
10 the morLiap; Rev MIR. Grault at Christ
Church, aud Rev Mr.. Cannon at the Second
Presbyterian Church. both morning aud night.
There were no services in the Union Prcsby-
terrain Church at night. With these exceptions
the pulpits were GlIed by the resident pastors.
Rev Father O'kane held his usual monthly
services at Falls Church. The revival services
ia the Methodist Protestant Church were COM
mcnccd o. right before crowded congrega-
ton. They will b: continued during the week
at half past seven o clock each evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17

CoLoRED CoNsERvATlyEs.-Ar preliminary
caucus of some of the leading colorcd men Of
this city will be held at No. 2O2 Queen street,
On "Wednesday, Sept. 10Th. for the purpose Of
discussing the ACCESSIBILITY of forming Central
Colored Democratic Club to further the election
of Messrs. Hunter and Mushbach to The next
House of Delegates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17

CAMP MEE1INd.-A good many people from
the city went to The camp meeting at Glbson's
Woods yesterday. They all returned much
disappointed, the camp being small aud but lew
persons on the grounds. The failure OF the
camp is attributed to the bad weather OF the
past week or two.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17
E.OcaI ISreVities.

Tho or cart wss ouL this morning and made
many captures Ono person WAS arrested Tor
disorde,l conduct and interfering With the OPP
crations Of tho dog chtchars.
Several colorCd persons, attached to Shioh
Baptist Church, were baptized at tho Ususl place
oil Battery Rodgers, yesterday.
Tho Columbi. Fishing Club. Of Washington,
started down tie river yesterday, on board their
schooner, TO mako their annual fishing trip.
There WAS another shower OF rain this evening
accompanied by some wind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17

Doctors are 10 guard human life and bring
relief to the sick. So dies Dr.. Bulls Baby
Syrup it contains nothing injurious and is al.
ways reliable. To be had at all drug stores 10
our city. Price % cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17

The Secretary Of thu Treasury received on
Saturday from New York, from an unknown
person, 1861 IS for an error in income returns
for the year 1870. AID has placed the sauc to
The credit of the conscience fund.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17
LOCAL MATTERS.

= WEATHER PROBABILITIES War Depart
nas,t, Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 'fash
:nqton, d. g.. Sept. II, lST7-l0:3O a. m.--
For the Middle States, falling, followed by ris'
ing barometer, warm southerly ,vering to colder
northwest winds, partly cloudy weather and
rnil aIeAs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17

PHILADELPHIA, Sep. l7.-Ca!tle dull; sales of
$500; good to prime Gaelic; medium 5sStc; com.
mon 4a4!c. SHEEP in fair demand sales of
1900; prime to coed 5!-@7c; medium 4!s5c !;
common 4s4tc. Hogs dull sales Of 800; best
aS1c. common TIc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17
PORT or ALEXANDRIA. SEPT. II.

Sun rises.......... 5 43 Moon sets:."...".. D Al
Sun sets........... High water...-.., %
ARRIVED.
Steamship John Gibson, New York, 10 + a
Reed.
Steamer Sarah, Philadelphia, to r A Rood
F A Reed.
Steamer Matlano NoIlin, t. Jos Rrulec5
3 CO.
Steamer Maggie G. Washington, to Hump &
Bait Coal Co.
SAILED.
Stesmer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, by A
Reed.
Steamer Maltano, Nomini, By jos BrodoTs
& Go.
Steamer Sue, Baltimore by J BTodors s. Co.
MEMORANDA.
Schr American Tesm, New Haven Tor this
port, passed through He'll Gate 18th
Schr John Bird, Windsor, N. s., for this port,
at Rocklsnd l2sh and sailed same day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17
THE AGRICULTURAL. AND MECHANICAL TX

The AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL TX
nlBrmoN. The committee having this enter
prise 10 charge met Oh Saturday and completed
the arrangements as lar as possible. Inc freal,
dent and Secretary Of the Anandale Farmers
Club we're also present, giving their aid and
assistance. 1t was resolved to commence on
Monday morning Ito day. the building OF the
necessary sheds and stalls for horses cattle
sheep. swine. &c on the lot above the Corn
Exchange. formerly occupied BY MIR. John
Leatherand as coal yard. Tue preparations
will be prosecuted vigorously until completed,
there being manifest determination to spare
no labor or pains TO make the exhibition 40
attractive affair, and, it is hoped dcslded sue
CESS There is money needed TO make prepare
tirns for this first attempt Of the Society at a
public display, aud it is hoped that those who
desire to sec creditable exhibition lnnuguratcd
will purchase tickets at once while they can be
had at sic tickets for one dollar. The tickets
are now ready for delivery and can be had by
applying TO Allen Harmon, Of the firm oil Davy
& Harmon, or to James w. Roberts, OF the
firm of Hunt Il Roberts. The committee have
been fortunate in securing the promise OF Ten,
Filzhugh lee, practical farmer as well as
orator, if previous engagements do not III
tericre, TO give them An agricultural address
during the fair. nollc, Of the time and place
Of which will be given. 1t is hoped that the
citiz,us of Alexandria, of Washington and OF
the country adjacent thereto, will assist ia max.
ing this exhibition such an attraction that the
Society shall have at its close surplus OF funds
that will he appropriated another year TO an
enlarged and permanent organization for apnual
displays Of the products of the section which
was truly styled by the FEATHER Of his Country
the Garden of America.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17

New YORK, Sept. 17.-Stocks quiet and firm
except for ccal stocks. which have declined
Money 3. Gold 1929. Flour quiet and firm
Wheat lsl4c better. Corn firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17
S. DEALuAM,

Iay- TEETH, il not kept clean, soon decay.
Young raopo, remember this. Use daily
THU HSTON'S lVORY PEARL TOOTH
POWDER. 1t Will preserve thor, through life.
Sci ~ druggists 2jc per bottle. fAb S-ly
sey-ilAHD TIMES 'len.,.I economy. Prac-
tics it. i.enov.to your soiled Gloves with JOU-
VEINS INODORL LESS KID GLOVE
CLEANER. Il will cleanse them thoroughly
Sold By druggists. Is cents per bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17
A ELLINGTON INSTiTUTE,

A SELECT SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES
Cor. Washington and Duko streets.
Alexandria, Virginia.
Miss REEECCA G. POWELL, Principal,
The noxt annual session Of this school will be-
gin on Thursday September Goth A limited
number OF boarders will DO received, and all
pupils will DO carefully and thoroughly instruct
Ell in English and Fronch.
advance.
Circulars can be obtained from French's book
store, or on application to Miss Powell, corner
Washington and Duke streots, Alexsndris, Va.
AUG Dl-Ol
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17
w l.. HENRY;3 SCHOOL.

H L. HENRI'5 SCHOOL"
on Queen, between Washington snd Columbia
streets, will commence its SiXtoonth Annual
Session, Monday, September lO.A, 1871.
The course OF study comprises tho ordinary
English Branches, Higher Mathematics, Natur-
al Sciences and tho Ancient and MoIern l1an.
guages. In all tho branches, except tho Ancient
and Modern Languages. instruction will BIO Civ
on by tho Principal exclusively, and for tho
other branches competent teacher will be pro-
vded.
The forms of tuition vary according TO the
branches taught from sc to Sl5 par quarter, IN
advance
Tho Principal will bo ~ his school room ovory
day after the 9Th Of September FROM o clock ID
II M, to receive and classify pupils.
aug 90-tf IL. r. hen Ky.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17

The marke. opens fairly active. Flour s
without change in price, with demand snd sup
ply light. Wheat is hrmer and higher, ald re.
ceipts are incrta3ing; ollorings Of 22ll bushels,
with sales At 147sl50, as TO quality. Corn has
declined, and 147G bu.hels sold to-day ut Gj for
mixed, and c. for yellow. Rye and Oats ara
both higher, and ia bushels Of tha former sold
n! 60 and 81, and 2l7 Ct tho latte: nj 81. "a and
&C. Country produce il in better receipt, and
prices arc higher.
: BALTIMORE Sept. 17.-Vrginia Gs. old. -;
deferred 81; consolidated GI; do. III series II
Cotton steady; middlng liz. Flour quiet and
firm; Howard street and Western Super 75a
S. do: Extra CASE; do. Family 50aS1 so;
City Mills Super 4sS4 IS do. Extra last 25
do Rio brands 25s$7 50; Patapsco Family
IS 76 Wheat--Southern choice grades steady;
low aud medium quiet and ta,ior; Western
strong and higher; southern red good to primo
l45al55; do amber 1j5al60; Western sto amer
1874; do. No. 2 winter red spot l4G!; Sept l4l!a
142; OcCr l374al373; NoV'r l37al37s. Corn
Southern scarce and firm; Western steady and
firm; Southern white G6sGS DO. yellow CT;
Western mixed spot and Seplr 5si Octr 80!
Nov G0aCO4; steamer 81. Oats quiet and iirm;
Southern S2s37; Western white S5; do. mixod
SSa34. Rye quiet and lower at G4aG7. Hay firm;
Maryland and Penna primo l4sSl6. Sugar &C
tive and strong at lC2. Coffee quiet and stesdY;
Rio csrgoes 1G1aA9; jobbng l7s22. Whiskcy
quiet 81 Is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17

RADICALS vs.. WoRKINGMEN. -Messrs.
Mottcr, Henry and Green, speakers OF the
wo,kipgmena party of this city, attended a
meeting of colo-ed men at the Brick Store, 10
Frcedmau's Village, ia The county, last Satur-
day night, but were completely senced1; b5
John Syphax, The colored radical candidate
for the Legislature, who has 90 hesltancy 10
saving that if he is cot elected the workugmen'4
candidates shall not be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17

Fatal. ACCIDENT A fatal AMI much to be
regretted accident occurred at the Midland
depot this moroiug, by which 4 most es:im able
employee of the COMPANY lost his life. 1t APP
pears that Mr. Freeman Mansfield, tn, victim
Of the accident, who was employed es carpcn:.
fer, and had charge Of the repairs to cara, had
been engaged in repairing som, cattle GAYS,
which were standing on a side-lrack and, haV ing
finished his work. stoopod over to reach his
tool box and started across The adioiolng track.
Before he could get across, the yard engine,
which had bceu Standing on the track, c}m
mcnced to back dywn aud The unfortunate uIan
WAS knocked down and run over, the wheels OF
the tcolcr scvering his left arm and leg from
the body. Slvsral men, working Dear by, SAW
his danger and called to him, but he failed TO
to h .ar them ia time He WIS removed 10 his
residence, on Duke street near Henry, where
Doctors Lewis and Powell We're chilled 10, but
at orco pronounced his Injuries iataI. The
wounded man fingered Tor while and
then expired. lie leaves wife and several
grown children. The DECEASED was SO Der, in.
dustrious man AID was much respected ty all
who knew him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17

log CAPITAL AND LABOR IN CoUNCH.-A
cordial invitation is extended to all to attend a
Mass Peace Convention to be hsd under the
auspices Of the Peace Society cf Mount Vernon,
Fairfax county, Va AZ Mount Vernon Springs,
ntar the Mount Vernon Mansion, on the 18Th
instant, at IL o'clock 3. III. The steamer Mary
Washington will leave the i)ot Of Seventh 81 +,
Washington, y. G., Il! 10 minutes to 10 .. NJ,
and Alexandria half an hour later, Hnd will car
ry passengers to and from that point from Alex
a7dcia AMI Warrington for the low prico of 25c
for adults, and children hslG price. Come,
friends, let ua reason together, and seek peace.
fl! solution of al! tho difficulties now mbarrass.
"seok and re shall ind" Cooperation, finance,
arbitration aad other important topics will be
discussed by Sumo of tho most prominent speak
era Ct Washington. JACOB III. TKOTH,
Pref Mt Vernon Peace Society, and
Vice Pro>t. Universal Peace Union
HsS NEW STORE New GooDs IL have
removed from 50 King stroet to G. King
street. c,rnor Of Eairlsy, " hare arn now roady
to supply oil with GIolhing AMI Gents Furnish
ings tiy et"c!; is now compleLa in all its
branches, Consisting in part Of Suits nf the
Choicest Material, wall mazda, spungol md
cheap Thanking my customers forp past favors,
l shall spare no tirrL To deserve their future
pst7cnsga ct 10y new Store, 10 G! kiag atraat
conner cG Fairfax,
auoS 6 DEALIIAM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17
GOTTEN OFF.-The steamer Charlotte Van

UOTTEN UFF.--ING H(eaMeT CHafIUlC6 aH>
derbilt, which went ashore on Matomkin shoals,
last Wednesday morning, was gotten oti ycsteTr-
day by the combined efforts Of the steamers d.
w. Thompson and Mattano and the tug Poto'
mac. 1t was found necessary 10 tighten the
Vanderbilt, by shifting part Of her coal to the
stern and blowing out the water from her boil
or. She arrived up about eight o'clock last
night and is lying at the ship yard, where she
will probably lay up for the winter. The steam.
or is represented to be entirely unlnJared ~ heF
accident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17

THIEF ARRESTED. capt. James i. Webs
ter, of the police force. this morning, arrested
white man named William King, charged
with stealing fifty dollars from A. G. Poland
Of Gum Springs, near Guiford, lloudoun
county. When he was searched, at the station
house, 4 small sum Of money and vlanous
looking "black jack" were found upon his per-
SOD. lie is held to await the action of the
I.ouloun authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17

Excursion PARTY.--The steamer John Sgl-
yestcr with large party Of coored cScurSlonls's,
from Norfolk, passed up to Washington yes,
terday morning. Alter spending the day at
the CAPITOL the cxcusiouiss returned last even
ing. The Sylvester is fine steamer and made
excellent tune, on her trip yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17

SABBATH BREAKERS CAPTURED. The
Washington Republican of this morDiug says !:
"a number OF Sunday pleasure s,ek ars ircm
the District, who landed on the Virginia shore,
near the Arlington estate, yesterday afternoon,
we're surprised by . very warm reception.
There were two separate parties OF Washing
ton men, uumhrrnl together ab0u. dozen.
They stopped at rolut on the shore where
there is a Spriug to get some drinking water.
While they wers loitc.i * Oh the sh"re volley
OF shot vas poured ioto them lrom the ridge OF
uoghboring hill. Some Of the Washington
parts ra0, aul the res! were 100 much fright.
ened.
"rbo cacuy, consisting Of about ivrty color
ed men, arnlaI with guns and pistols, then
showed themselves, and rushed after the re-
treating Westinghouse with a yell. They
succeeded in capturing the whole party. al
though enc Of them escaped as far as the Long
Bridge, and another divcd under the water and
tried to stay there until the black regiment had
swept by. The secret OF the sudden attack was
then made known. The colored men formed a
sheriff possc.
AN effort has been made by the county AL,
lhori:ias to keep city roughs from disturbing
the peace on The Sabbath. Crowds very tie
queutly so over there from the city to fight or
engage 10 pastmos uusuiLed to the day. The
sheriff thought he would break the thing up.
1t is customary for officers 10 the city to try 10
max, arrests before firing upon crowd. lhe
action Of the shelitt's crowd seems rather
strange. Fortunately nobody was seriously TO-
jured, the only person wounded having rccciy-
ed three shots 10 the check The arrested par
ties were taken before neighboriog magistrate
,nl noorl, eli IF fhoD wara cod -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-17

MISS MARY H. JOHNSON will open her
lM SCHOOL FOR GIRLS and BOYS on
September 18th, ~ hor rosilonco. 2)l Prince
street. aug l1.lm