Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-14
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on Tuesday evening, by the lecture oil Tue
: Rev. Mr.. Reese of Baltimore, on ''H>me ana
l the cultivation Of its affections" The only
regret experienced was that more of cur cit
liens were not present to be benefited there
by, for surely no one could have listened to
it without an earnest resolve to do his part
towards making home what the lecturer
E showed SC clearly aud beautifully it should
be, and better still, might be; which resolve
formed there under the influence of that pow
erful discourse, if it only served to repress
one hasty or unkind expression 10 each OF his
hearers was a noble nights work.
To attempt to follow him were almost pro-
fanation, for to a style finished and flowing,
sentiments the most elevated, and perfect
arrangement Of his ideas was added de-
livery which, of itself, would hage thrown a
charm around the most commonplace sub
icct graceful and easy-bls finely modula-
ted voice bis earnest and expressive utter
auce, and the genuine feeling which he
eyinccd, must have been heard and felt, to be
at all understood.
His idea that there are few indeed, how
ever hardened, over whom the old home feel
ing does not occasionally steal, awakening
for the moment, better impulses, that have
long lain dormant though still existing, was
admirably carried out by n quotation from
n. F. Willis, Better Moments" 4 most
interesting extract from Charles Lamb TO
give force to the idea, that mutual sacri-
fees u procure some mutual qualification,
not only enhance the value Of the object IL
self, but strengthen the ties Of mutual attec-
ton, so that he said he really ptied the man
who in his married life, had never felt the
need of dollar, or the necessity Of sacri-
fees to make both ends meet.
Among other causes Of unhappiness in
many homes, he mentioned the surprising
discovery made by young persons soon after
marriage-never before-thas there exists In
their t8o persons two separate wills, instead
of one: the lady Of course saying to herself,
with a little toss of the head Il have my
rights, and | might just as well assert them
now in the beginning, Sc, &C." the gentle
man, on the other hand declaring with equal
emphasis: a man must be head in his own
house and must Just let my dear, peryerse,
selcwilled, sweet little wife understand this
at once, there is no use in putting it off, &c,
] rn,,nl,, fort i,ia no an Oh rho
constant and unceasing oudeavor to make
these two wills incline towards each other,
until perfect harmony is attained.
As we write, his ideas rush upon US in
their beauty and power with overwhelming
force, and feeling an utter inability to 90
the m Justice, we can only say, that for the
sake Of the intelligent and well-disposed Of
our good old town, we heartily wish MIR.
Reese could be induced to repeat for us, his
thoughts on the Cultivation Of the Home AZ
fecti0ns.
Interspersed throughout the lecture was
rich humor, that at times COnVulscd the au'
dience with laughter-and when he referred
to the doctrine Of mutual aihnitics and ply
steal adaptations" which certain classes OF
masculine women and feminine men" are
now 50 busily advocating, he fairly brought
down the house"
THE CAxAL.-The City Council on Tues
day night, passed a resolution granting the
necessary appropriation to the Alexandria
Cana! Company, for the repair of the Aqne-
duct, across the Potomac, and to enable the
Company - renew the lock gates at the out
let OF the Canal at this city.
The energy and enterprise of the agents Of
the Washington and Richmond Steamboat
and Railroad Company, have been the means
of many valuable improvements in that sec
ton of the city, adjacent to their wharves, in
Washington.
The Common Council Of Washington, have
granted the use of their hall to the Colonial
ton Society, for their annual meeting gu the
10Th, 10Th, and 2lst instant.
FIRE DEPARTMENTAL the 10th annual
meeting OF the Relief Fire Company, (No. 81
held in the Company's Hail. on the llth it
slant. the following officers were elected to
serve for the ensuing year Stephen Shinn,
President; John W. Green, lst Vice do; S.
J. Mccormick, 81 do. do James F. Green,
Secretary: Thomas W. White Treasurer;
Stephen 4. Green, Commander of Engine;
:. K. Shinn, lst Assistant do. do; {. j. Wise,
ri do do. do: Wm b. Richards, Jr., Com
mander of Hose; c. W. Neale, Jr., Assis-
tant do. do; James y. Shnn and Richard
Roland, Pipemen; VIM. Edwards and j. p.
Coleman. Jr., Axemen; Samuel Duffcy, j.
Moair, c. Wilmington f. Hodges, Charles
W. Green, l.. Smalwood, James f. Green,
and l. IIough, lIosemen; Isaac Entwislc }.
Baldwin, ------------, u. lansman, loren
Bearers: John B. Smoot and Wm. II. Lam
bert. we're recommended ~ Fire Ward"ns.
yTERY DESIRABLE REAL ESTATE AT
Y PRIVATE SALE.-The subscriber hav-
ius determined 10 chans his location, offers Tor
sale the following LOIS OR PARCELS OF
LAND:
Lot No. l. Containing between FORTY AND
FIFTY ACRES, situated at the junction OF the
Alexandria Turnpike and the Georgetown dirt