Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-15


| this morDlGg co route for the north, with hi'
bride. formerly Miss Bette j. Erwin of New
Orleans, to whom he was married at the NJ ont
gomery White Sulphur Springs yesterday.
DEAD BABY FOUND Mr.. John II. Bartlett
of this city. while walking along the railroad
track yesterday, just north Of the -Four Mile
Run Aqueduct, saw singular looking paper
package lying in the bushes near by, and OF
opening it found dead white infant. The
child was apparently still born. Justice Beuia
min Austin, acting coroner of the county. was
notified and empanneled jury with d. T..
Heiges foreman. who after an Inspection OF the
body by DR.. Il. A. Stabler, OF this city, ren'
dered verdict of premature birth. The na
tcrIity of the child is unknown and there Is nc
| clue by which it can be asoertalnet.
RELIGIOUS. There is quite revival Of re-
ligiop in the colored Baptist Church at Salem.
Over fifty pels)ns presented themselves tor
prayers on Sunday night Tho services arc
conducted by Rev. j. W. Webb, Of this city.
The revival at the NJ. Z. Church on Wash
| ington street still progresses favorably. Last
! night, Rev. MIR. Stern, of Alexandra county,
preached and several persons went forward tor
prayers.
A series of meetings arc also berg held in
the NJ. Fl. Church which ere we'll attended. On
Saturday aud Sunday next Rev. Mr.. Harrison,
| the we'll Known evangelist, will preach and con-
duet the services.
TIE CULpEpER FAIR-lhn anrull taic cf
the Pied mont Agricultural Society commenced
at Culpeper 9. H., this mornlng. and will con.
t,uue until Friday evening. 1t is unde rjtocd
that tho display of cattle aud hoisas will be
very fins. On Thursday, the Alexandra
Light Infantry, about sixty strong, accompa
| uiod by Doroh's Band, will attend the fair,
leaving here via the Virginia Midland Road. in
| the morning.. aud return at night. An Address
will Du delivered on the same day by Judge
Kelley. Of Penusy l7ania. and the races Oh that
Gay aud Friday arc expected 10 DO vtr} ioter
| cstDg.
ALEXANDRIA LIGHT INFANTRY. The Alex
andria Light lnfsntry were out again last night
and drilled 90 the commons near Christ Church,
exhibiting great proficiency in their various
movements. Upon tho return OF the company
TO their srmory they were presented By Mr..
lIugA Lltham with number Of engravlogs.
reprcse nt0g scenes 10 the Mexican war, which
are 10 bA used to decorate tho cOmpaoy's arm
ory. ihc present was accompanied By short
speech from MIR. Latham, whiuh was appro.
praey responded to by Captain Smith
Three cheers were afterwards given for MIR. Il.
by the CONF auy.
PoLCE ITEMS. The following cases have
been tried $1,000 yesterday
Rachel Chase and Fannie Gibson, both
coored, Tor disorderly conduct, wero sent TO
the WorkhouSc for so days, 10 default of pay
rlcnt OF fines.
Mary Compton. for diIorderly conduct, on
complaint of Evelina McCueu, was sent to the
Workhouse for 80 days.
Several omnibus drivers, for di-orderly coI-
duct at the A. & L. Depot, w;re made to pay
COSTS, by Justice Padgett.
AMUsEMENTs.- The grand CONCERT by we'll
known artists takes place at Sarepta Hall TO-
morrow eight. The selections com prise some
| Of the most exquisite gems of English and l;a!
ian operas, and the affair vii! doubtless provo
rare musical treat.
All of the arrangements fer tho grand tour
nament, at the Fair grouods. 90 the 23d inst,
have been completed. a large number of
knights are expected to participate, and tho
coronation ball at night will be brilliant affair.
DEAD.-hlr. VIM. T. Mitchell, we'll known
and respected citizan, died at his home on
Royal street. near King, this morning, after
long ILLNESS. lie was, during the late war, con.
peced with tito Confederate Q1arterm aster's
Department. Mr. Mitchell was a member Of
Potomac Ledge Of Odd Fellows and of the
Relief Hook and Ladder Company, both of
which will attend his funeral at D. 10. to.
morrow.
For THE YELLOW FEVER SUFFERERS
Mayor Kcmper has received the sum OF $3.42
from friend 10 Fairfax for the yellow fever
| sufferers.
Gen. NJ. d. Corso has received from Mr.. j.
H. Murray, Treasurer of the Louisiana DlVl-
sion a. N. ", tho acknowledgment of the
| receipt of 1905 so, contributed by tue cx Con.
fedcrae soldiers Of this CITY ADD vicinity for the
| reet of their brethren 10 Louisiana
TIE CANAL The late break il the Z. Il
o. Canal, at Charles Mill has been repaired
and the water let 90. Light boats nassed that
point at Suon yesterday, and loaded boats last
night.
The water has been again turned into the
Georgetown level.
Trr bridge cv.r The All xandli, Canal at
Slater il being put 10 complete order.
REGISTRATION The ReGinrars f ia" v
cra wards. 10 this CITY, posted their n"''c:S
| TO day. A. heretofore snnou0o'd il the
| Gszat,e. ,hr registration will be held on Ool-
Der &c h, and only last ono day. All who have
come OF age or changed their residence since
the last registration should sec that their names
| are properly recorded.
The opinion Of the people has been July
confirmed by wide spread experience that DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup is the bcst AID cheapest
remedy for Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, Asth'
ma, etc.
IA Singular Accident on the New York.
New Haven aud Hartford Railroad.
New HAVEN. Aug. 7, 1871
Dr. Giles While on duty as fireman. on co.
eioe Al, about len miles from this city, on
| Shore Line Road, was accidentally thrown! on
against rock, train under full hesd-aoout
thirty IL e miles an hour. Was very badly
bruised. Your agent was % board. lie ius-
n;,hed me with two bottles of Lioiment lodide
| h,,on;o r,o,o uh;ch 7 reaaivad the greatest