Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-30

remembrance and for their generosity.
HE LATE FAIR.--.We are requested b,
/ The lady managers of the Fair for the henc
III OF the lnlirmarv to publish the following
The receipts of The fair held for the bene
, Ill OF the lnrmary on the 23d, 9th ana
18th of January, 1852. were as follows:
Sacof tickets 500 Sc
supper liable. 100 M
BAPTIST Church. 100 uC
christ Church, PIT II
First Preshy tcrian Church 90 So
German Lutheran Church. & OO
,,rar" Church, 30 %
Hebrew Congregation. 80 GO
Methodist Episcopal Church, 81 90
Methodist Episcopal Church. South, 1O1 90
Methodist Protestant Church, - 40
Second Presbyterian Church. 2O5 90
ot. Marys Church, Sc 90
ST. Panl's Church 22S l.,
The annex TO ST. Paul',. managed bv
some young laIiieS Of st. Paul's as
sisted by Miss Sarah Bendhcm and
Miss lennie Strauss 80 OC
TOTAL Receipt. IL. 546 OF
Less EXPENSE Paid. IA O2
Net Receipts, 81 $50 90
IN addition 10 the above ST. Paul's
church has about so and the Methodist
Episcopal Church SI.25 in fancy work to be
disposed OF. The contributions Of the Ger
man Lutheran Church were from two mem
brr&, with handsome cake from the CON
srreatinn, which were disposed of as well
as could be under the circumstances, but
The ladies feel sure could the members
haEr been able to manage their own doua-
lions nurh more would have been realized
from them.
1t Is with lhankiulness the lady managers
congratulate themselves; first, for the spirit
OF Christian charity which regned over all,
making ita Thing ofbeauly and ioy forever,
TO remember how all The churches worked
together in love and unity with one will for
the same good cause second, for the un-
looked-tor success of their efforts.
They heartily unite in thanking the Alex
andria Light Infantry for the Use of their
hall and the city for the gas.
They also wish TO return sincere thanks TO
Mr. Lyman and the ladies who so gracious
~ enIivened each evening with their sweet
music: also the Rev. DR.. Poulson for his
pleasant opening address and iorhis very ac-
crptahle help during the first evenings, and
Mayor Beckham for his very efficient help
during the last evening Of the Fair: aud to
all who lent Il helping hand in making the
Fair such success, first the unliring work
erS then the generous givers, the carpenters
who so chcerfnlly aided in the decorations.
the printers who furnished the handsome
tickets, checks or bills Of fare. Mr.. NanAu.
ken for the use of his piano. the brave
policeman who guarded the Fair at night,
AMI last though not least the generous
visitors
AT meeting of the Lady Managers of
I In Inf 1,,Il Al,
all united in vote of thanks TO Mrs. Will
bur Reid for the kind and efficient manner
IN which she discharged the onerols duty
OF general manager Of the fair.
Tue WILL of the late Bishop Talbot, Of
Indiana. who was \ native of this CITY, was
rrohatrd ut indianapolis Saturday. He
leaves his theological library to trustees for
the benefit OF the diocese and for his sue.
cessor in office. He directs that he be burr.
Ell in wooden coffin, that his funeral ex-
l'cnSes he rs small as is consistent with prop
er respect and that the arrangements he I'M
oStcntatons, so that his burial NAV he con-
alstent with what he has both protested and
preached TO otherS-econony in expendi
lures. rs we'll us the avoidance of all osten-
tntion and show.
POLICE REroRT.-l.aSt night was clear
until about > o'clock when it became cloudy.
There were three dodgers and one prisoner
ri the station house.
John Rowland arrested by officers Belts
aud Arnold charged with being drunk and
disorderly was discharged this morning at
the instance Those who requested his ar
rest.
The Mayor again had no cases before him
for trial this morning
Tn@ WEATHER to-day has been bright
and, 10y comparison. almost spring like.
Though the crossings are in muddy and
almost impossible condition the streets
have been thronged with persons, many of
whom had not made their appearance since
the recent SHOWS and sleets Business was
brisker than it has been for some weeks and
the slorckeepers were kept quite busy all
day. Under the influence of the sun the
ice is rapidly melting.
CHANGES IN STEAMBOAT OFFICERS. -
Captain R. f. 'Tull formerly of the Lady of
the Lake, has been appointed captain of the
steamer Excelsior, and will assume command
at once, making her first trip this evening
Captain Barker first officer of the Lake,
has been promoted to the captaincy of that
steamer. No changes have been made
amnng the under officers of the steamer.
CLAIM ALLOWED. In the L. ). court of
claims in Washington yesterday judgment
for 80, 30 was rendered in the case Of the
executors Of James Green, which was a
claim against the United States for the use
of the Mansion house in this city during the
war. The case has been long pending and
Mr.. Green has cause 10 congratulate himself
that his claim has been at last allowed.
AN OLD JUpGE.A subscriber at Deco
guam writes:
You said in the GAZETTE few weeks ago that
Judge Garland of l.ynchbnrg, had retired from