Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-09

lng Of the 80 OF December, hy DAVID lCN-
STEM, esq. of Alexandria, was in every res
pect worthy of the high reputation of its dis
tinguished author His subject-"The Har-
mony of the Scieuces, VAS presented in
clear and forcible style, aud was throu Ihout
highly instructive and entertaining. Many
parts of it were sublimely beautiful. 1t was
listened to with marked attention and delight
by large and intelligent audience.
BAprI-r CHURCH N ALEXANDRIA, Cor
respoade,ce Of he Baltimore True taIon.--
ALEXANDRIA, Va, January lSt. 1857 The
Baptist church in this place has been very
greatly cheered and blessed during the past
two mouths Oae Of the most interesting,
as we'll as most successful reyivals Of rel:-
zion. | have ever been q witness to, has
been craciously bestowed upon US from the
presence of the Lord. Daring the months
of Seutemher and October, few faithful
ones, mourning, over their own spiritual bar.
renness, and the extreme GOODNESS OF many
Of the members, humbled themselves before
the mercy seat, and sgonIzed IN prayer with
God Our weekly meetings for conference
aud PRAYER s0on grew deeply solemn and IN
ttrestinr. The usual Friday night lecture
was given up for the time being, that more
time might he devoted u prayer. Very soon
the desire was expressed that the brethren
would meet every night for prayer, confer
ence and exhortatiOn. On the 9:h OF NOvem-
Der, therefore, we began our protrscted
meeting.
The Rev. Lowell Mardcrs came and preach
ed for US during two weeks. His sermons
were weighty with solemn truths, uttered
ia the loving language for which that good
brother is proverbial. An unusual seriousness
soon peryaded the large congregation, which
nightly gathered IN the sanctuary. Before
Bro. Marders left, be had the pleasure of
knowing that about fifteen persons of differ
ent ages, INDUCED good hope through
grace that they have passed from death unto
life. Immediately after Bro. Marders de-
parted, the Rev. II. W. Read, formerly mis-
sionary 10 New Mexico but now the pastor
of church at Falls church village, kindly
came to our assistance. He remained with
US three weeks, preaching every night to
large and attentive audiences. Some OF bis
SERMONS, especially those into which be
could weave the striking incidents Of his
own adventurous lite for the past eight or
ten years, produced deep impression in the
minds of bis hearers. His efforts, like those
of the brother who preceded him, were
blessed in the conversion of souls and he,
also before he left had the pleasure Of seeing
some fifteen more rejoicing in good hope
in the Saviour.
After Bro. Reads departure, the Rev. g.
W. Samson, Of Washington, preached for US
two nights, Rev. g. George two nights, aud
the Rev. 6. + Adams, of Baltimore, three
nights. Under the mlnistratiOn Of these
three brethren, also, short as the time they
spent with us was, others have been brought
to n saving Acquaintance with the truth as 1t
i, in Jesus. Thus, from the opening to the
close VI our meeting, and it has only Just
now closed, the Lord has not ceased to bless
us.
About eighty, in all, cane forward to ask
an interest in the prayers Of the Lords peo-
pie have already baptized .Jorty. About
! ten moro, are waiting 10 be baptized; and
about ten more still, are deeply concerned
! about their souls saiety.--S VI 5.
New YEARS GWT.-Our neighb0r, Mr..
Bossart, the confectioner, on Fairfax street,
has sent US New Years gift Of cake, bon
bons, and other deicaces, all Of the best
quality, and well worthy OF due notice and
acknowcd .ment His store is full Of such
dainties for his customers.
The schooner Virginia Antoinette, left
Baltimore, on Wednesday, for New Orleans,
having on board Mr.. Vim. Il. Barues former
Is Of New Haven, Conn, aud Coptoin william
Smith, formerly OF Alexandria, Va, and at
present commander of the bark Athe0n,
of New Orleans Mr.. Barnes designs set
ting in Texas, whilst Capt. S. will join his
vessel.
The Orange and Alexandria Railroad Com
pany, has given their baggage transporta-
ton between this city and Washington, to
Mr.. VIM. Whaley, VINO takes possession OF
his trust on next Monday.
The National Hotel in Washington, is now
said to be ful-and doing an excellent bust.
ness.
SALE-The steam tug Wide Awake, has
been sold to Messrs. Hyde & Dawson, of
Georgetown, for $500.
Lasting Boon.
Mary hath chosen that good part which shall not be
I taken iwry from hcr-Luke y. y.