Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-03
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course by the Moderator, Rev. Patterson
Fletcher, of Middleburg, Va, from the LIST
Verse of the 10Th Chapter of Romans.
81 beseech you, therefore, brethren by the
mercies OF God-that ye present your bodies
a living sacrifice, holy acceptable unto God
which is your reasonable service"
His exposition Of the text was eminently
practical and able, and the exercises gene.
rally OF the most interesting character.
At the conclusion of the sermon, the Pres
bytery adjourned to meet yesterday morning,
at 9 o'clock.
The following Ministers and Elders au-
swered at the calling Of the roll, yesterday
morning, when the Presbytery convened.
Miuisters.--A. II. II. Boyd, D. D., Thos.
D. Bell, Patterson Fletcher, Henry Mathews,
John W. McMurran, Robert Gray, ard VIM.
Crawford.
Elders.-Baily Crane, Robert Jameson,
j. r. Tucker, Robert Crop, and Jas. Smith.
L;centiates.-Robert Walton and Robert
McMurran.
Alter the reading of the minutes and the
appointing of committees, the Presbytery
held a Presbyterial Prayer Meeting for one
hour, and on motion adjourned to meet at 3
o'clock, P. NJ.
The Presbytery re-assembled at 3 o'clock,
pursuant to adjournment.
John B. Tavener, of Frederick county,
was received under the care of the Presby-
terry, as q candidate for the ministry.
H,urie r.. Smith and A. II. II. Boyd were
chosen commissioners to the United Synod,
and I. d. Bell aud j. l.. Frarie alternates.
VIM. Glassell and j. II. Tucker were appoin-
ted principals, and E. +. Wilmer and Vim.
Hcnninge, alternates.
Ga motion, the Preshytery then adjourned
until this morning, at 9 o'clock.
We learn that the bounds of this Presby-
terry are quite extensive, and comprises with
10 its limits, many very fourishing and in
f%uential churches.
We have no doubt but that our citizens
generally, will avail themselves of the op-
portunity afforded, to attend the very inter-
esting services connected with this meeting.
Rev. Robert Gray breaches at the Second
Presbyterian Church, tonight.
FALL TRADE.-Our merchants are %receiv-
ing and opening their Goods for the FALL
TRADE, and will be prepared to sell to their
customers whatever they may want, on the
best terms. They have purchased with ell
the advantages, end can dispose of their
stocks at the lowest rates. We hope to see a
brisk business, and that our country friends,
especially, will deal here largely.
RAIN.-On Wednesday night, this city aud
vicinity, were visited by a copious rain, which
fell for several hours, moistening the earth
for a considerable depth, and doing a great
deal of good.
The OFFICE OF THE ADAMS EXPRESS Con-
rANY, on kiog street, was illuminated on
Wednesday night, in honor of the success Of
the Atlantic Telegraph. In one Of the lower
windows of the building, were exhibited two
miniature ships, representing the Niagara and
Agamemnon, sailing in opposite directions,
and paying out the cable. This design by
Mr.. Il. W. Falls, the liberal and popular agent
Of the Company, in this city, was very hand
some, and produced a fine effect. 10 addi-
ton to the illumination, rockets were set eff
in front Of the building, besides a display of
fireworks.
There was a celebration Of the laying Of
the Atlantic Telegraph Cable, by many of
the citizens of Washington and Georgetown,
on Wednesday night. In Washington, seve.
raj buildings we're illuminated, and fireworks
were displayed. In Georgetown, a national
salute was fired.
OYSTER TRADE The r in the month, is
conclusive, with a VIrginian, that the Oyster
season has commenced. The weather, how
ever, is too warm, as yet, for eating oysters
with safety, that are not just out OF the wa
ter. By the way, We think, with the Rail
road facilities furnished, a large business
might BIO done, during the winter season, in
sending shucked oysters to different points
in the country. The trade, as far as it went,
was profitable, last year. 1t might be easily
extended. Inducements should be held oct
to bring here the finest Potomac and Kappa
hammock oysters-both for home corsumF-
ton, and the country trade.
THE OLD MAN who was found at the foot
of a hill, at the corner oil Princess and Fair
fax streets, on Monday morning last, very Sc
riously injured and who was taken to the
Poor's House, is, we are Informed by a gen
tlemau we'll acquainted with him, and for
whom he bad worked as a gardener for a
number of years, an Euglishman by birth,
and named Pearson. lie came to this place
from Baltimore, in the vicinity Of which city
he resided for upwards Of forty years, and
has a daughter living there now named Mrs.
Elizabeth A. Cassell. His situation is now
very pecarious, as be has scarcely strength
left sufficient to feed himself.