Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-03
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES M Deparr
ment, Office ofthe Chief Signal Officer, Walk
ngton, d. g., Sept. 3. 1S77-l0:3O a. m
For the Middle States cooler northwest backing
to slightly warmer sout west winds, rising fol-
lowed by stationary barometer, clearing or part
~ cloudy weather.
CoWHID1NG CAsE.-Vinegar Hill, last night,
was the scene of much excitement, caused by
the co8hiding of William Clinton Costin, an
ex barber Of Washington, who, being com
fortably ensconsed in the position OF Iaoorer
10 the War Department, at Washington, has,
for sometime past been paying his attentions
to one Of the elite of the cclored society OF this
city. The particulars are about as follows !:
About week ago Costin observed to John H..
Madella and Albert B. Hopkios-bo'h OF
whom are heads of families 10 this CITY, aud
employees 10 the Departments at Washington
that there were no ladies' in Alexandria except
his lady-love This was passed without arythlog
being said for day or two, when, seeing Costln
in this city, they demanded al explanation, and
Cosin, fiodipg that matters were assuming a
dangerous aspect, wrote two letters rXplaolDP
to Madel!a and Hopkins that be took back
SO much of his former assertion as related TO
their families. Matters might have stopped
here but for the fact that Hopkins aud Madella
had told many Of their friends Of the assertion
made by Costin, and fathers ADD brothers,
jealous Of the honor and integrity OF their sisters
aud daughters. became furious. Finally q
young colored man determined 10 meet Costln
as he returned from the residence OF his dull
cuea and then and there administer severe
f)gging with q cowhide. procured Tor the pur-
pose. Thomas l.. Tsncil was the hero OF the
occ aston, and netthe young man, Costlo. as ne
was passing Roberts Chapel, NJ. Il. Church.
and den ADDED that be, Costin, should re'ract
10 full saying that be felt agrieved, as he had
sisters, and felt Costn remarks reelection on
their characters. Costin refused and Iancll
brought forth his oowhide, administering few
blows. when the family of his, Cos'io's fair
lady inlerferred, and the matter cuded tor the
time. A warrant was issued for Tanci.' arrest
this morning, but before it was served CoSln
again went to the residence Of his duIcloea
which was Immediately surrounded bg large
number of dusky damsels. who threalehei him
with vengeance dire. Officers Crunp and Ar
oold were sent for and escorted Co.'ln safely
through the crowd, and to the Washington
ferry boat.
POLICE IrEMs.--The following c's'7 have
been tried since Saturday
Henry Harris, c,lorel. for be ~ drunk and
disordrrly on the street, WAS Il '"d and dis
charged.
Robert Cawood, for bie.kiug up melons be.
longing to John Travcrs was discharged With
reprimaua.
James Ross aui Charles Lyon b.nh O. lored,
for disordcrly conduct. were h,ei aud dis
charged.
James Boswell, an escaped prisoner from the
chain gang, was sect back to Jail.
Mary Hunter, colorod. for disorderly CA
duet. was dismissed with a reprimand.
Thomas Taylor, for being drunk and dsor.
derly, was fined, and 10 default. scot to the
chain gaug.
CORPORATION CoURr-Judge E. IT, Loace
presiding. The will of Barbara Bennett Was
admitted TO probate.
II the matter Of j. T. JefEries; petition for
writ Ct prohibition; demurrer to petition.
The estate of Sarah f. Burke wascommitted
to Il. T. Lucas, Sergeant Of Alexandria, for ad
=,
An erroneous tax against Rev. Geo. a. Smith
vas RENTED.
Price vs.. Jameson & Collins; chanoery; leave
10 defendants to file answer.
Jacobs vs.. Muller ct al chanceryi decree OF
reference.
Court adjourned till IL o'clock to morrow.
YEsTERDAY.-The weather yesterday Was
cool and pleasant AID the consequences was
large attendance at all of the city churches. The
evening service at Christ Church W as resumed.
Rev. Mr. Southgate preached at St. Mary's
Church 10 the morning. At the NJ. b. Church
South Rev. j. e. Armstrong preached both
and night. At most Of the churches
the communion service waa held. There was
no service 10 tho Baptist Church either moro
ing or tight, Rev. MIR. Psnick not haviog re.
turned TO the city. 1t was announced at the
Methodist Protestant Church that protraced
meeting would commence 10 that church on
Sunday, September 10th.
RELIGION UNDER DIFFICULTIEs.-The
steamer Mary Washington was engaged ycster.
day to carry colo.cd excursion party 10 bush
meeting which was being held at GuoSton. The