Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-20


Baptist Church, will open, tonight, (Wednes-
day, at o'clock, Washington Hall, at which
place they will spread Supper, the proceeds
to be used in the furnishing of their new
Church building. An admission fee of ten
cents will be charged at the door, and 81 will
secure supper for lady and gentleman. We
believe this is the first time the Baptist de-
nomination ever came before the community
to ask assistance, and they now ofer to all
who pay them visit, the full worth Of their
money. DON'T forget tonight, all O'Clock.
The FAIR IT AMERICAN HALL The La
dies engaged in this enterprise, were agrcea-
bly, surprised at receiving, on Mondsy,
through tie Rev. Peter kroes, two boxes Of
the most elegant articles, from the ladies #
S.. Mary's Church, Boston, NJ Sc. Among
the contents were many beautiful and really
curious specimens of workmanship, and
apar: from the pleasure Of tiodlng themselves
and their work Of charity remem beEed by
friends at such distance, the Ladies could
not hut rejoice at 80 valuable an addition 10
their stores. We are requested to say that
the Fair will be opened every day. at ii
o'clock, A. NJ, for the accommodation of
those who cannot come at night.
SERIOUS ACCIDENTAL little boy, named
Lewis German, aged about ii years, was
very seriously injured at the Depot Of the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad, yesterday
morning, BY being Knocked down, and run
oTer, by pair Of horses, attached to an om-
nibus. lie was struck on the back Of his
lead, by the hoof OF one of the horses, caus-
ing q severe wound. His situation, however,
we are pleased to learn, is not considered dan
gerous. He resides with his parents, on the
corner Of Prince and FAyette streets.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES IN ALEXANDRIA.
The FIRST Presbyterian Church was organ
ised in 1880 by the Rev. Mr.. Keith, who be-
came its pastor and served until 1888 when
he accepted call to Charleston. lie was
succeeded by the R,v. james Muir, who serv
ei until his death, in about 1920. The Rnv.
f.. Harrison, the present pastor, and who
had been tho co-pas,or of the Rev. j. Muir
for several years before his DEATH was in
stalled This church, therefore, has been or
s4nised for nearly e ghty years, during which
time * has had only three pastors, two OF
g,.
Tie Rev Wells Andrews was the first pas
tor Of the Second Presbyterian Church, and
after serving Tor 9 years was succeeded y the
Rev. ". &. Walton, Who served hse year;
hls SUCCESSOR, we teii-ve, was the Rev. MIR.
uutchins N, DOW an Episcopal preacher, who
ted several years aud was succeeded by the
Rev j. \. Daninrth, who for many years, aud
he by the Rev. Mr.. Newlin for a few years, the
Church beng at present without a regular
minister. Ofthose who are now members Of!
the church Mrs. NJ. Wise lined in 1919, Il.
.Jimcsan 10 ISIS, q. Swain Ia 1872. u W.
d. R.msey ard A. J. Fleming 10 1928 f.k.
Davidson 10 1890, } Nightingale in ls32, \.
u. Harmon and j Douglas now Of Va hing
tou, iJired in lS-S.--LO1T. Of Ball. SIN.
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within q day or two to the tiae and steadily
Increasing col ec;ion Of exotic and rare flow
ers and Ilauts in the Conservatory attached
to the Executive Mansion, in WashlnGtcn.-
This consists OF a specimen Of the celebrated
Victoria Regina, an aquatic plant originally
from the warm and moist regions Of South
America. ard especially the Amazon river.
ffEt m n
La re pool has been made in the south vii q
Of tno Conservatory, containing water to TIE
depth Of four feet, regularly maintained At
a temperature OF eighty degrees, Fahrenheit.
At the Washington Navy Yard, on Mon
day, Hale's improved rocket was tested be.
fore numerous board of officers. At the
same time, also, the patent fuses of Gomez
and Mills we're put to trial. The success OF
the whole test was sat stactory, the rockets
flying at distances varying between fifteen
hundred yards and two miles, according to
the augle OF elevation. These missiles are
Intended for use by the expedition 10 Para
gnay.
At Georgetown it is reported that Mr..
Samuel Smart has been appoiule1 supergl-
sor Of that level vi the Canal.
The fall term Of the Washington Circuit
Court commences on Monday next, 18th inst.
The Burglars are still at work in Washing
t n ard Gle rg"town.
NACGRkGUk'S VENTiLATlNG STOVES
T HAVE on hand the most complete assort
mert of COOK and PAkLOR STOVES
Inat has ever been offered in this city Among
nv Cooks are the Diamond Rock, Nevada
Comet. Wisconsin. Charter Oak, and Homestead