Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-17

WEATHER PROBABILITTES-Oo II, 1873
For the Middle States, increasing cloudiness,
followed by rain, warm southwestery. vecrlng
to colder westerly winds, falling, generally FOL
lowed by rising barometer.
HORSE STEAL1Na.-Justioo Thompson he'd
before him this morning the clse OF stolen
horse. The animal was found 10 the posses
sion of Charles Chapman. we'll known colored
n0rter of this city, who acquitted himself OF all
blame, By showing that he bought the horse at
the Bazar, in Washington. 1t appeared that
the animal was stolen on Angus: 9th ttom
Mrs. Burnett. of Washington, and was fully
Identified to day by Mr.. O'Blisn, her sou. a
naper was presented from j.. Downey. Attor-
rev. Of Washington. claiming that O'Bren
saw the horse sold and made no objection, tut
he proved differently, and Justice Thompson
Jeoded to hold the animal until Tuesday, to
await the arrest of thieves who arc We'll known
10 tho District police.
Rob;r5 Darlington was arrested IN Wash
;np,op, Yesterday, charged with stealing bay
mare from Samuel Jenkins, Of DraDcsvlle,
Va, The animal was not identified.
For THE FAlR.-The Alexandria Light 10.
fantrv, about fifty strong, under the command
If Cant. +. l.. Smith, left here this morning,
via tho Virginia Midland Railroad. for the
Piedmont AGRICULTURAL Fair, at Culpeper.
Thev were accompanied by Donch's band and
a largo number OF citizen friends. who were
drawn to The fair by their visit. The company
nresented very neat aud creditabln appear
aooa, and their marching and exercise 10 the
manual of arms, were witnessed and admired
By many old veterans of the late war. They
will return home at 9 o'clock Tonight. Among
thoJs who accompanied the cxcursi,uists was
lis Honor Mayor kemper. The Company
was escorted 10 the depot by officers Walker aud
Arnold. who maintained order along the line
II march.
MARRIAGE.-The marriage ct Mr.. y. May
B Ill., formerly OF this city bat nov OF Nlch-
lnoad, and Miss Ellen Powell, OF this city, Was
celebrated at Christ Church yesterday cveoiog,
Rev. Mr.. Powell. uocle Of the bride. assisted
by Rev. Mr.. Suter, officiating. The ceremony
was witnessed by large uumbcr OF the friends
of the contracting parties aud the churcu, or
the occasion. WAS tasteh!ly decorated with
flowers and cvergreens. Miss Thomas presided
at the organ. Alter the reoeptioo, held st the
residence of the bride. where the newly mar,
ried o:uple received the congratulatiocs ADD
best wishes OF their numerous friends, they left
Tor a tour OF the North, aod Alexandria
lost one Of her most beautiful, beloved and &C.
complished daughters.
RECHAIITEs. -Virginia Dvision, Tent No.
t. |. o. OF Rechabites as heretofore announced
in the Gazstte, held is annual session Ia this
city, yesterday. The only business OF public
ioterest was the election or officers l1r the en-"
suing year, as follows: T. d. g. H.. James M.
Black, of Norfolk; D. Z. r., L. ID. Ly les, OF
Alexandria; D. D. c. + A. NJ. HsWklnS, OF
I,ynchburp; ID. 4. s.. j. Z. Ep:s, of Norfolk;
D. treasurer NJ. r. Norris, OF Alexandria; d.
L.yite, j. II. Lyles. OF Alexandra; Reprcscn'
ta,ivo TO High Tent. i. w. Clark, OF ilerudoo;
Alternate, B. A. Mank!n. of llsroaou. Alter
instaipg thes. oil GERS the District TeOt aG-
iourued to meet at Herndon. Va, 10 October,
1879.
CONCERT. Tho concert ut Savepa Hall,
last nlght. was musical ALTAR Ct rarr excel
leucp, tut like most OF the recent efforts 10
anu;e oar people, met Win pncr e"cou'ae'
ment financially. The audience. however. while
email, was au sppreesivo Que, aud Included
many of the most prominent musical amateurs
OF the city, who testified by their hearty sp
pIause and cnoores, their pleasure at the maL~
ner in which the music was rendered.. Tho
snpioy of Miss Emma PesteIle received par
liouiar commendatiou from all prescott. The
Alexandria Light Infantry attended, after their
drill, by special invitation OF manager lil
BASE BALL.--A match gamo OF base ball
vas played yesterday evening bet" leu the
"Potomscs," of Washington aod the 'iloW
ards of the Episcopal High School. near this
city, on tho grounds Of tina latter. Both uiues
exhibited degree ef skill and beautiful play
iug rarely Witnessed ia az extra professional
game The runs scored we're 5 TO . 10 favor OF
the Howards'
ADVERTISING. -The advantages accraiog to
those who, by advertising keep taelr goods aud
wares before the people, received another illus
ration. yesterday, in the reception by MIR. Z.
NJ. Adams, the notion dealer on Kiog street.
OF an order for goods. from lady in Nebraska,
who says that she saw his advertisement Ia the
Gazette.
A RUMoRED FATAL ACCIDENTAL painful
rumor is 10 circulation here that Mr.. Uucrhack
who rode 10 the recent tournament st our L ar
grounds was thrown from his horse unh killed
while riding in an adjoining countS. The par
tlculars have not been ascertalncd.
PERSONAL Information of th safe arrival
at Portland, Oregon. Of the vile and family OF
Col. NJ. d. Ball, Collector at Sltka. Alaska,
has been received here. They were met at
Portland by the Colonel, and carried to Sltka
Local BreV1tles.
The new lodge for the superintendent. At TIE
National cemetery, near this city. - noariy
completed.
The first boat from the recent break n Charles
mill, on the canal, arrived At Georgetown last
night
Marriage licenses wore granted in Washing.
ton Yesterday to A. ;. Gru0bes and Kate h.el
Ter, both of Warren county. Va; John Birch
and Julia a. o. Brien. both OF AlexsndriH coun
ty Va; Michael !.suphelmer, OF ih's CITY "h'
Clara Goldsmith. of Washington.
Boys and youths Clothiog in great variety
at Dealham's, e. King street.
Your friend your lu,sc and Desl'lan
Clothing.
MARRIED..
AT Christ Church, Alexandria, Va. Oct: IT,