Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-14

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About the time that the polls closed crowds
commenced to gather around the voting places,
at tho Gazette Office, and on the prominent
corners about town, all anxious to hear the re.
suit. AS the returns came 10 it was soon made
apparent that almost all of the old officers had
been renominated and that the only close vote
was between the candidates for Commonwealth )
Attorney. About ten O clock the returns being
10, from all save the Third ward, most of the
anxious ones adjourned to the old court house.
where the polls for that ward We're held, and
there was soon large crowd gathered thore.
Party spirit ran high and several quarrels arose
between the friends Of the two candidates, all
of which, however, fortunately ended IN words.
Shortly after eleven o'clock two friends OF the
candidates, who had been Ia attendance on tue
counting of tho vote: appeared at the door aud
announced that Mr.. S. G. Brent bad received
a majority Of twenty, thus giving him twenty
four 10 the city. This was received with az
plause by that gentleman's friends aud with
bowls of derision by his opponents. Mr. Bent,
who was present, was called on for speech, but
declined to say more than to return his thanks.
a large portion Of the crowd then ad
journed to King street, between Royal aud
Pitt, where scene of wild disorder eusuad,
lasting until nearly daylight this mornlpg. 49,
Several fights were impro7isod and coats We're
,1el hal A k,> al la, hnp3 IN
torcs and checked the pugilistlo efforts Bon,
fires were kindled IN several parts OF the city,
and much rejoicing manifested by the friends
of the successful candidates. Mayor kemper
was this morning tho recipient Of several floral
presents from lady friends, who sent their con,
gratulatons on his re election. Taken altogether
there was greater depth OF feeling manifested
10 the election yesterday than In any soce the
war.
Police ITEMs.-The only case tried at police
headquarters this morning was that OF c,l-
orcd boy for disorderIy and abusive conduct,
on complaint of his father, who was ordered TO
be punished by his parents.
Several cases OF Drunkenness we're postponed
until to morrow.
James Kelley. for abusive and obscene Ian.
guage to Sarah Brooks. both colored, was fined
and discharged by Justice Padgett.
Three young men Tor obtaining hats from a
dealer, under false prcteGces, were made to re-
turn the hats, and pay costs the injured party
refusing to prosecute further. They we're ar
rested by officer James Smith.
DEATH OF A FORMER ALEXANDRIA,. MIR.
Henry +. Zimmerman, we'll known furniture
dealer of Washington, died at his residence, 10
that city, Oh Sunday night. from colo, brought
on by imprudsnce in eating. The deceased was
native of this city, and learned his trade here
sixty years of age, and was ouoo q prominent
member of Potomac Lodge Of Odd Fellows.
For thirty years past he has conducted business
in Washington where he was highly esteemed
and respected
The WEATHER.. Prom an early hour Of the
morning until this writing, at late hour this
evening. there has been ono continual doWd-
pour Of rain. soaking everything, and making
out door labors anything but pleasant. The tenn
peraturo, however, has been somewhat warmer.
WARD MEETINGS. conservative ward
meetings will be held at the usual places to-
morrow night to nominate members of the City
Council. 1t is hoped that there will be q largo
attendance, and that good men will be solicited.
City CouNclL.-The City Council will hold
its regular meeting tonight, and considerable
business of Importance will probably be brought
up for action.
Vesuvius (tbe worlds great safety valve)
again threatens an eruption-always uncon-
trolable by human effort. Eruptions OF the
physical system, as Bois, Pimples, ETC., are
naturo's safety means to warn the sufferer that
his blood needs entire purifcatlon-most quick
y and efectuay accomplished by using Dr'
Bulls Blood Mixture.
The MERIDEN SALE OF SILVER PLATED
WHARF.-The inclemency ofthe weather pre-
vented tho closing out sale to take place to Gay
as announced yesterday. The same will take
place tomorrow at 10 O. NJ, and We again ad'
wise those needing such goods to take ADVANTAGE
of this opportunity. The sale is at Stewart 8
old stand. Harrison a. O'Nea, autioneers
LOAF CAKE, WITH FRUIT.-TWo large cups
OF powdered su gar, one and halt cups OF Dut.
ter, stir to cream. five cups OF houT, WIN
three teaspooDfals of DOoLEY's YEAST fowof
Err. one cup Of sweet milk, halt Pouoo OF
raisns, two ounces of citrop cut in small pieces,
one grated nutmeg, one wine glass OF wlne'on
OF brandy, eight eggs, add the flour Win the
milk, sugar and butter, the beaten yolKs o. tne
eggs. and then the whites we'll beaten, tneu
The wine, spice and fruit; make this INTO Two
tQaVes; bake sloWlV one hour.