Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-29
Letter from Fairfax County.

Correspondence 81 the iierdndrid Gazette.
F,lRFAv c. H., Nov. 26-The quarterly
term Of the County Court commenced on
Monday ast-the grand jury found but one
indictment for assault, and were then dis
charged. The common law docket was call
ed through, and several cases submitted to
the iury-nune however Of interest except
to the parties concerned. The Court very
judiciously confirmed the application for a
general pa.rol-T. VI. Williams, esq, was
appointed Captain of this district. Knowing
4 his duty So well, and having been tried on
former occasions, he will make an efficient
officer. The time has come for Virgin
ians 10 feel a lively interest in their own
welfare; and with vigilance guard home: the
patrol general should keep sharp lookout,
and II true to their trust will find out many
things believed but not knuwn"-thus not
only ensure protection to property, but rem
der service TO all aw-sbiiing and law-loving
citizens.
Pursuant to notice meeting of the OPP
position party was held on Monday last, W.
L. Edwards. Chairman, aud 1. +. Johnston,
Secretary. Resolutions were passed and dele
gates appointed for the Richmond Conven-
;ion iull proceedings of which enclose by
request, Tor publication.
The spirit OF patriotism and military mr.
dor has been kiuiled in our midst aud Fair
fax men are ready 10 protect Iirgiuis's soil
from foreign toes Tue adjourned meeting
for the formation of Volunteer Rifle Com
pany was held this evening: Col. James
Thrift formed the Company into line, and
after stating that seyenty-hye names were
! enrolled and ma jorty being present, an
| election was held, which resulted as follows:
\ w. H. Dulany Captain W. A. Barnes, lst.
I Lieutenant and I. q. Fox, ID. Lieutenant.
/ The Company then resolved, That james
Thrift, W. II. Dulauy, A. Moss, W. A.
Barnes. and +. u. Fox, be appointed a Com
,nittee TO correspond with the Adjutant Cen
cral, relative to the appropriation Of arms,
and as TO the selection Of uniform.
i learn il is the intention OF the Captain
elect 10 carry out military law to the letter.
and from his well known enterprise and
chiyairuus spirit, no doubt his Rifle Com
| pany" will rank among the number ones,
which now are Nirgnia's pride.
There was military organization at
Langley, Oh Tuesday night. Henry jenkins
was elected Captain; W. }. Sewel, LIST. Lieut.;
Jas. ". Nelson, ID. Lieut.; and NJ. ID. Ball,
Sd. Lieut.. They adjourned to meet this Sat
urdayl evening, when all necessary steps
would be taken for an applications for arms,
&C.
Military spirit is the rage at present. but
F, farmers watch with interest the Corn crop.
! This season, n number one farmer" gave
| challenge n short time since to beat his brag
corn-and from the sample Of Mr.. Samuel
| Wren, now before me, our number one
farmer must research his pile-ten ears
weigh III pounds; average length II inches;
diameter two and three quarter inches-this
may he taken as an average of his crop
about $50 barrels. Rivalry always promotes
agricultural prosperity. Ii.
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