The Washington union., 1858-02-21
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Rev. H. ii. HoIoom Recent adyices from the Mission
House, Cape Pamas West Africa bring the sad in
telgence of the untmey death of Rev Hugh Hamilton
Holcomb, who well known in this metropolis where
large circle of friends lament his loss His death
thus announced from the Mission House
Mr.. Holcomb born in CRANKY Connecticut was cd
ucated by his father Samuel c. Holcomb A. NJ and en-
tered Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, in l84l
Leaving this institution in his senior year, he entered the
senior class of Union College, Schenectady and gradua-
ted with honor in August 1Si5 at the age of 20 years
For several years after leaving college, Mr. Hocomb resi-
ded in Washington engaged in the study of the law and
in 1852 he admitted to the bar in the District of Co
! lumbia.
Thus far career OF literary and professional success
seemed to open before him But his residence in Wash
inson brought him near class of men at Alexandria
whose hearts God had touched with love for the souls
their fellow perishing in heather ignorance and sim
He made up his mind that there were honors of more
enduring kind which every rational mind ought to prize,
and that there pursuits connected with the we'll
being Of the soul in this world and the world beyond the
| grave which men ought to estimate at their due
Resolving to devote himself to the ministry and the
Of missions he entered the Theological Seminary
Alexandria Virginia and, passing through the three
years course of study, ordained deacon by Bishop
Meade June 20, 1855. On the 18th of March, 1885,
he sailed for Africa and landed at Cape Palmas June 49,
Just year before his death His short missionary ca
passed at Cavaa, where his modest unassumng
and great kindness endeared him to all the
bers of the mission family He took active part in
preaching amongst the natives and in all duties assigned
him.
Thus has there fallen in the vineyard of his master an
other faithful laborer who hcstated at self-denial
who discouraged at sacrifices he called to
make. Having forsaken all for Christ, he labored in
faith and hope for short time for the good of Aicas
children and having calmly fallen asleep in Jesus he
now rests from his labors.
The PLANK RoAD.--At meeting of the farmers and
other persons residing in Washington d. c., and in
Montgomery county, Md, to consider the condition of
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District of Columbia and the tolls charged for travel
ling this road the following preamble and resolutions
passed
Whereas the Washington and Rockville plank road is
now, and has been for time time past much
of order, and in such bad condition. to render travel
ling upon it both difficult and dangerous and whereas
there are persons who be held legally responsible
for the neglect Of this road, although travellers upon
charged the most exorbtant and as we believe ie-
gal tolls
Rsoual That tolls will be paid by us for tray
cling upon this road unless forced to do by due
course of law.
Resoluef That the chairman of this meeting appoint
committee of SIX whose duty it shall be to present the
state OF this road to Congress- and show to them how the
public have been imposed upon by this Plank Com
pany and to ask Congress to take this road under their
care and to make appropriation to put it in good
travelling order to turn it over the levy court of
Washington county District Of Columbia to be managed
as other county roads managed.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES To-DAY.Hall of the House OF Rep
resentaaves at ii O'Clock, m, by Rev. w. H. Chap
man.
New Jerusalem (Swedcnborgian) church, Capitol HILL
by Rev. Jabez Fox, Subject The divine language
Thirtecnhstrect Baptist church. by Rev. j. T. Barclay
lae missionary in the Holy land in the morning and by
Rev. NJ. Cuom in the evening.
St Peters church, Capitol Hil by Rev A. B. Mcguire
president of the Georgetown College for the benefit of the
Young Catholics Friend Society
WAsnSeroN S BIRTHDAY. Our two finest military COM
panies, with large number of Free Masons and other
gentlemen leave to-day to participate in the Inauguration
ceremonies at Richmond.
There will be public celebration of the day in this
city, that we have heard Of At the Georgetown Col
lege oyaon will be delivered before the Phlonomo-
sian Society by Joseph p Orme esq., of d. c.. and Paul
Bosser esq., of Louisiana will read the Farewell Address
of him who was first in war, first in peace and first
the hearts of his countrymen ="
CRIMINAL CouRT-The jury had not, yesterday after
noon been able to agree upon verdict in the case of
Benjamin ogle, of Georgetown his trial for the mur
der of John Webb.
After the conclusion of this case the court will termi
nate its session. and meet again on the first Monday in
March Yesterday Colonel James L. Randolph was pre-
scnted to the court by John A. Linton esq, and was
duly admitted to practice at the criminal court of the
District of Columbia
POLICE REroRTIt is stated that the officers have re-
ported to the cef of police 1O the total of their
operations during the week ending the 18th instant
follows First ward 13 second ward, Is third ward
20; fourth ward, Is fifth ward, 8 sixth ward
seventh ward &c Add to these the number of crimes
and outraes not reported and the criminal statistics of
the metropolis will show the necessity for thorough
organization of the police force.
CHARITABLE FAm.--The ladies of the Western Mission
Sunday School, connected with the Young Mems Chris
tlan Association will hold fair for the benefit of the
poor at Stots Hall of Pennsylvania avenue and
10th street. opening next Tuesday evening" February 23
and continuing for several successive evenings
TAYLOR MaURy, who arc ever prompt In catering
for the literary appccs of the metropolis have received
the Edinburgh Quarterly for January reprinted in New
YORK The old champion of the whg principles of Great
Britain contains capital although rather heavy
articles especially the Prospects of the Indian
Empire
lch is now obtained of very respectable thickness
from the Potomac Rock Creek, the Anacostia and we
regret to state several ponds and places in the city canal
from which no one would knowingly drink drop of
water, unless perishing from thst The board of health
should look to this
HousEHoLD WonDs for March Is filled with interesting
matter and susains the repuatono of Charles Dickens it's
editor 1t sold by Shillingon at the corner of Pennsyl