Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-19

ATTEMPTED SuIoIDE.-Considerab exotic
mcnt was created 90 Vinegar Hill, last hlsi:t
about ten o'clock, by the attempt OF tho part
suicide. It appears that Brown had had some
words with the colored woman with whom he
lived, and going up to bis bed room took o
piece OF rope and fastening it around hls neck
hung himself to ralter. The woman saeIng
his performance screamed for help ADD mau
who occupied lower room ran UP and cut
| Brown down. The latter was in pretty bad
condition and required the use ct rcstoratves
TO bring him to. He seemed determined on
self destruction, however. and seized raz1r
and attempted to sever his juguIar vein. lie
was prevented from doing himself any harm.
| and watched until this morning. when he
| went about bis usual avocations, having appa
rently reco7ered from his insane desire.
POLICE ITEMs.-rhe following cases have
| teen tried since YESTERDAY:
Charles Birch alias Charles Cox, charged
with stealing clothing from Mr.. James Christie
about a year ago, was sent to Jail for further
examination by the Mayor. ;.
Richard Gordon, colored, for assaulti0g his
wife, was sent to Jail by Justice Whittlescy 10
| default Of security 10 keep the peace.
Randolph Peytou. colored, for attempting to
detraud MIR. j. p. Coleman of a glass Of liquor,
| was made to pay costs and discharged by j u.s.
| tice Thompson.
Randall Fountain and L. IIuchins, both COL.
ored for carryipg concealed weapons and threat.
ening to shoot children, were foed and required
| to give securiyt to keep the peace.
AMUsEMENTs.-Th Jubilee Singers. who
| performed 80 acceptably at Potomac Academy,
last fall, will give an entertainment at Sarep'
70 Hall tomorrow night. The troupe is com.
rosa OF amateurs of this city and Ii good
'' T,o voN kuowu Hutchinson Family OF Sing.
ORG w;ll yiv, concert for tho benefit OF the
Methodist Prot, 'staut Church, 10 this city, some
evening next week. ~ l.. nil,
AL. Buruett the cslebratned hunorsf' Will
perform in Sarepta Hall 70 IuesoaS oeA''
FEAST or PUn1M.-The Hebrew Feast OF
Purim occurred to day. Amongst the memoirs
Of The synagogue in this city the day \, as uo1 epo
oally observed, but numbers Of them '" ~ III ~
Washington to. night. to attend the Pur'm ''..,
given there 10y Rebekah Lodge Of Daughte..7
of Israel The day was considered ono OF Joy
and festivity and is intended to commemorate
the cscapc of hlordccai and tho rest or the
Jews from tho wicked machiuatious OF Haman,
during the rcieu OF Ahasuerus, as related 10
tho book Of Esther.
STEAMER MATTANo.-T steamer Mattano,
OF the No line, has changed her days OF
arrival and departure. She leaves now on
Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and
arrives on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
The Mattano was entirely overhaulcd and re.
painted during tho past winter and now looks
as bright as new piu. She Is still command
cd by that most polite and accommodating
Captain, VIM. II. Byles.
]. D. RECIIABITEs.-Tha following officers
of Virginia Tent, No. 5, Of Rechabites. were
installed last night Shop. Il. II. browns;
?. G. r., Ell. Lyles; e. r., IL. A. Sterling;
d. r., j. w. George; Treasurer, G. II. Lyles;
Il. S., &. Nj. Critic; L. s., l.. ID Lylcs; IL,
j. d. keenc; |. e., Il. Marks; 0. G., II. Pur
call; II. S. to G. H.. Nj. H. Norris; l.. s. to G.
R., j. w. Griffin; Il. S. to ID. r., j. Evans;
l.. S. to d. r., T. Roberts.
STEAMER DEFIANCE.-Thc steamer Defiance,
of the Clyde line, which has taken the plaoo OF
the f. G. BildIe, between this city and Phila-
dclphia. is one of the finest vessel ct her class
which ruus to these waters. She has ample
freight accommodations and is well Differed
and manned. Tho Defiance is also provided
with donkey engine for hosting freight in or
out.
Coon FRIDAY SERVICES 1t is understood
that arrangements are 10 progress for solemn
service, at Christ Church, on Good Friday.
April 10, Old Dominion Commandery of
Knights Tewplars and probably somo visiting
knights. from Washington, will be present, 10
full uniform, and the choir will perform, some
excellent Masonic music.
Observation-Disclosures S. Taylor, ESQ, pri.
vatc secretary to Governor Holiday, is on
visit to his family in this city.
Rev. J. Hoffman Waugh, formerly pastor of
the NJ e. Church South. on Washington street,
was 10 The city TO day.
John w. Daniel, of Richmond, formerly of
this city, is hero on a short visit.
FELL FROM A LaDDER.-Mr. Thomas Sim
clair, while carrying bundle OF Shingles to tho
top of house which he was repairing. at the
corner OF Queen apd Fairfax streets, this even
ing, fell from the ladder and was severely
bruised, but, fortunately, had no bones broken.
AS he slipped he cutchod the water spout, and
thus broke tho force ofthe fall.
ut is better to laugh than be crying '-de-
cidedIy; and to enjoy your baby's laughing So
ciety use DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup which relieves
tho chief discomforts of babyhood without
supplying the childrcu. Price rs cents bot.
tie.
Mcesrs. Prctzlcdcr II Go. have opened their
extensive stock of spring goods Read their
advertisement.
PALATE AND SToMACH.-If you would have
your biscuits, bread, rolls. cornbread, cake
10 short, all articles prepared from -four, thor
oughly enjoyable and digcstbIe, use DooLEY's
YEAST POWDER. which is not only free from
aduIteratiou, but wholesome, and makes food
unru n,t,itinus Thia RaLinn Pnwder ia used