Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-16

of cutting and stealing water pipe, was sent
to Jail for 10 days.
Henry Smith, colored, charged with vio-
lating the oyster inspection law, had his
case continued till to morrow.
PERSONAL---VERY.. 0. +. Hippo has gone
to Washington, where he has been invited
to deliver lecture.
Rev. DR.. Il. l.. Poulson, formerly of this
city, will ofliciate in Grace church, Balti.
more. until DR.. Todd is transferred from the
New York East Conference to take charge
The family of Mr.. J. A. Dixon were made
quite sick yesterday from eating canned
peas, and for time it was supposed they
were poisoned. They are better to-day.
Capt Scott Payne and his little daughter
were taken suddenly i'll yesterday at their
home on south Lee street, it is supposed
from something they had eaten, but recov-
cred after several hours suffering.
Mr.. Charles Benter, of New York, and
Miss LIZZIE Chauncey, daughter of Mr..
William Chauncey, of this city, were mar
lied at tho brides home on south Fairfax
street this morning by Rev. John Edwards.
After the ceremony, Mr.. and Mrs. Benter
left for their future home in New York city.
The ROBERTS CAsE.-As stated in the
GAZETTE, Judge Keith, ofthe Circuit Court,
yesterday sustained the motion made by
Col. F. L. Smith, counsel for the railway
company, to exclude all the evidence in the
case OF Roberts admr. Va. the A. Il +. II. W.,
n suit growing out of the killing OF Mr.. IL
+. Roberts in September, 1854 This morn
ing when the jury, which had been adjourn.
ed since yesterday, took their seats in the
box, the Judge stated that there was no ev-
iience before them, wherupon the foreman,
MIR. Thomas Perry, returned verdict Tor
the defendant company. An appeal was at
once noted by Messrs. s. F. Beach and ].
NJ. Johnson, counsel for plaintiff, and bill
of exceptions to the Courts ruling was pre-.
pared and will be sent to the Court of APP
peals, where the case will be taken.
FAIRFAX CoURT.-The County Court OF
Fairfax County, Judge Chichester, prcsid-
ing, opened ils March term yesterday.
1t being grand jury term there were ma.
ny persons present. The day was mostly
consumed in hearing petitions for roads and
reduction on assessment of land. J. =. Gle.
ments WAS appointed guardian to Joseph
Sanford. ard qualified. The case against
- Dickey, for selling liquor without a
liceEse, was continued until April term.
Several Commonwealth cases were set for
to-day. and the court will be occupied in
their consideration the best part of the
week
SOCIAL GATHERING.-A full dress pro-
gressive euchre party was given by Mrs.
Allan Talbot, of No. II west Franklin
street, Monday night of last week, and was
very enjoyable affair. Mrs. Speaker Stu.
art carried off an elegant mother.of-pearl
manicure set as first honor-Mr. Leslie
Blair winning the gentleman's prize. Six
tables played.
The following were some of the costumes
worn:
Mrs. Speaker Stuart, ruby velvet, pink
trimmings.
Miss Yeaton, while silk.-Richmond Dis
patch.
IENTEN SERVICES. the request of a
number of readers Of the GAZETTE, the no.
tlce Of the services to be held in The Epis'
copal churches of the city during Lent are
re-published:
Grace church, every Monday and Satur.
day at 5 O'Clock, and every Tuesday and
Thursday evenings at s o'clock.
Christ church, every Tuesday and Thurs
day evenings at o'clock.
st. Pauls church. every Wednesday and
Friday evenings at o'clock.
CIRCUIT CoURT-Judge James Keith pre-
siding.-Roberts' admrs. VS.. A. & F. Ry.;
jury and verdict for defendant; appeal TAX
Ell and bill of exceptions filed.
c, f. Glover vs.. J. W. Savage; death OF
defendant suggested aud cause dismissed.
r. B. Thompson va S. E. Thompson, all
colored; decree for divorce.
Court adjourned till to morrow morning
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1t is understood that the owners of the
steamer Armenia, recently burned at this
city, and the insurance companies have had
settlement by which the former, the Hen.
~ Bros, get the wreck of the steamer and
good portion of the insurance money.
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