Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-05
By Yesterday Evenings Mails.

and Rev. NJ. w. Read of Pltsylvauia,
Secretary.
90 motion of Rev. B. Manly, ijr., it was
resolved, that all delegates to the General
Association, be invited TO take seats IN this
Convention.
Rev A. f. Dickinson, General Superin-
tendent of Colportage, made some Interesting
statements concerning the operations Of the
B,ard during the last II months. An earnest
address was delivered by Rev. W. +. Broad
dus. d. d., of fredericksburg.
After some interesting statements by Rev.
II. w. Read, CT Fairfax, the Convention ad-
journed to hear sermon, by Rev j. b. Hard.
wicke, of Pittsylvania.
In the afternoon it was
Resolved. That we regard the production
and distribution OF more extensive Sun
day School literature, adapted to Baptist
Churches, as Of the highest importance, aud
intimately connected with the prosperity and
efficiency OF our Sunday Schools.
The following resolution was offered by
Rev. A. Z. Dickinson, aud unanimously
adopted
Resolved, That in our judgment it is not
only highly desirable, but altogether prac-
School instru ction during the winter moths.
The General Association cOuveues to-m0r-
row morning.
A very large number Of delegates are here.
WRONG Man Observation-Disclosures CITY
COUNTY, June Quite a novel case has just
occurred with u.s. Something new 20 your
correspondent aud without precedent as tar
back as his memory takes him in tie annals
of elections. Last Thursday our citizens were
called upon to turn out en- mdSSe Tor the cleo
ton of officers. Among Others we had to elect
o sheriff There were only three applicants
for the office, each presenting most superior
claims to eDtite him to the confidence, trust,
and especially the votes 0! 1.-The soVerelgns.
The contest was warm and spirited, and the
next day the reports from the different pre-
cipcts declared one oil them chosen by piu-
rality Of nine votes. Great was the exuita-
ton and rejoicing on the part OF the success
ful candidate and his friends, While the dis
appointed ones presented the appearance OF
men who had drank of the cup Ot sorrow and
modification TO the very dregs. But who
can tell what day may oriug forthI les
terday the polls having been returned, ac-
cording to law, 10! II was found that the pro-
per certificates were not affixed to two, which
| e course, renders the votes illegal, aud SO
| changes the result as to place the hindmcst
candidate before the people, their sheriff
elect.
| omitted TO mention, the return has not
been made from one precinct yet, and AS the
last day of grace has passed, II Is the opiuion
of some that tue votes will 90 ty the board.
How the dilemma will be cleared up 1t Is dit
fcult to tell.--CoT. iaerSGury Zap.
FAIRFAX ITEMs.-Ou Monday next, the 'th
instant, the Spring Term OF the Circuit Court
for this county will commence Its sessions.
An immense concourse of citizons attend
ed the funeral Of Com. Thomas Ap. G. Jones,
ON Wednesday morning last at SHARON" the
late residence fthe deceased His re mains
were inferred in the burial ground attached
| to the Presbyterian Church at LewensVille, at
which place most eloquent and Impressive
discourse was preached by the Rev. Il. +.
Bittipger. The services at the grave were
conducted bv Rev. DR.. Mckee assisted by
the Rev. Il. L. BrOwn.--NcrS.
The WHEAT CRoP We regret to learn
that, in many parts of the county where on
" a few weeks since there was every pros
meet of an immense yield Of wheat, the grow
| iny crop has materially suffered from the
ioin, worm, fly and scab. gentleman,
Who has visited many nelghborhoods within
the last ten days, informs Us that the INJURY
tina, it will continue to increase daiiv hnt'l
the harvest seasou.-- Cb0rtOttcSciHe. A@c
The following gentlemen constitute the
Board of Visitors of the Nlrguia Military In
s,itu,e for the present year, viz: Gen. George
Blow, Norfolk; Col James l. kemper, Mad
ison; Col Philip St. George Cooke foWha-
tan: Col. Il. A Claybrook, Northumber!a
William Mclaughlin, esq RockbrIdse; John
Echols, ESQ Monroe; John |. Harris, esq,
Rockingham; Edward e. BInker, esq Pres
ton: Gen. Wm. H. Richardson A1Jt. Ten J.
er.oticto.
The General Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South, which has been
holding prolonged session IN Nashville
has adjourned. W.
The boundary question between the 'iF-
ginia and North Carolina Conference, was
| settled on the basis of the Committee re-
mort. The discussion fortunately avoided al
irritating illusions, and the best temper pre-
vailed The next Conference will be held in
New Orleans.
% Tuesday last. the Down train 90 the
Central Railroad, was detained about SIX
hours beyond its regular time, by land
aide at Rohiusop's Hollow, on the States
nort;on of the Mountain track. 1t will be
horne 10 mi nd that this is the third or fourth
aide that as occurred at that point OF the
road. as was predicted by Messrs. Noand
and others 10 their report 10 the Central
road.
CASE OF r. B. HAcKNEY-We learn from
Washington that Mr.. Hackney has succeed
ed in having an investigation whlco will
show that he has been more sinned against
than SHINING" aud that the testimony will
Mace at least two Of the members, who were
active in his election, in rather "a tight
place. Winchester Rep.
Judge Halyburtou is now holding the UnI-
tod States District Court for Eastern Virginia