Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-02-10

COUNTY lTEMs.-Thc Installation Of officers
for the ensuing quarter, of Daniels Bano
Lcdge. I. 0. G. r., took plac, at the lodge
| rooon, lear BaistoD, in thu county, 90 Tues
isy evening last, as follows James K. Glenn
ents, ". c. T; Miss Mary Hayes. W. Y. T.;
Reginald Muasou, W. g; MissLillian Munsoo,
w. A. S.; Miss Fannie Sypherd, W. i. )
Willis A. Inv, w. G.; G. h. Mortiuore, W.
T.; ". D. Newton. w. NJ; Harry Corbett,
". D, H.; James BsliHip, ". l. g.; Miss
Emma Mortuore, W. o. g.; Miss Virge
Muosop, r. Il. S., and Miss May G. Law
L. Il. S.
Ats. Juliau's Lodge, 10 Washington Town
ship. The officers were installed on Fndey
evening last, as fellows w. Douglas, W. z.
f., Miss Mamie Wunder. W. Y. T.; W. d.
Sherier. w. s., Miss Agnes Reid. W. +. s.;
James Macy, w. G.; James Gross. W. l.,
l.. Decide, w. NJ. MISS Shipmap. W: l. g. f;
S. Birch, W. o. G; S. Grcsa, 4. h. 5; Miss
I. Rsid. l.. Il. S.
The f)lowing petition has been circulated
through the county, and s:vera! hundred names
of the NEST prominent ciGzsns obtained. The
petition will be forwarded to Richmond 10 a
lew days to the couDty delegates fJr action up
Oh it by the Legislature
To the honorable members Of the Senate and
House of Deleastes of Virginia:
We, the undersigned residents and properly
holders Of The county CT Alexandria, 90 pray
your honorable bodies TO take into consideration
the following our most humble petition:
We, the sud residents and property holders OF
the said county, feeling that the existence OF bar
rooms snd shops for the sale Of spiriLuous and
intoxicating liquors have 8 direct tendency TO
greatly Djure Tho prosperity and welfare OF our
county, Ivy causing the degradation and iIebrie-
" OF many among US, thereby (smong various
other evils which they csuse) making such an
Unfsvorab!e impression upon all new corners as
to prevent their settling in our community, IN
consequence OF which land and homes sre not IS
desirable or vslusble as they would oiherwiie be.
And ia msny osasF ways your petitioners one fse
prosperity and welfare impaired by the trafc of
Intoxicating liquors in their community.
Therefore, We beg yCu 20 enact euch law st
the present sessi OF tho Legislature ss shall re-
Inire tie following question 10 be voted for or
sgsinst nj tbs next spring election: "Shail Ii.
ceuces to sell spirtous and Intoxicating liquors
in Alexandria cOunty BIO granted by tho court
to any psr!y or parties in said county," there.
by, leaving to . majority of the voters Of the
cnuaty whether or no. bar.rooms and shops for
the sale Of spurious and intoxicating liquors
shall DO Instituted and licensed TO carry on such
business in the said county OF Alexandria.
GA Saturday last Mr.. James T.. Clements,
teacher OF ooe CT the public schools in the
couo!y, aud said By the county superintendent
and trustees to be one Of their most efficient
teachers, WAS before Squire Benjamin Auslio,
charged with an assault md battery upon X.
L. Vci!ch. youog man aud pupil under tho
Instructors Of Mr. Clements. 1t was showo
from The evidence that the said scholar r. l..
Veitcb, had written very vulgar and scurrll.
cus'y wcrdcd letter to his little cousin while
10 school, aod upon fodiog it out, the
teacher attempted 10 correct lie offender,
when tn. scholar, II. j.. Veitcb, attempt
Cd 10 assault his teacher, upon which
Mr.. Clements struck him blow with bis
hand, which checked him in his demon.
straiicus and restored him to order. The ac.
ton OF Mr.. Clements as teacher YVES sustained
By tno Board OF Trustees, and also By all the
patrons Of The school wi one or two exceptions.
Notwithstanding Nj. Clements vas fined S.
AID c2s!, to which he noted au appeal to the
C0uniy Court.