Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-07
nv YESTERDAY EVENINGS MAILS.

BIZ
GryrR,L BAPTIST ASSOCIATION OF FA.-At
tho afternoon session very little of importance
WAS done. The chief matter of interest be-
fore them was the report Of the Bible Boards,
reod nv Rev. L. G.. Jones, of Norfolk. Short
addresses were made on the subject of Bible
d;str;tution by the Rev DR.. Broaddus and
Rev 7. G. Jones. Rev. c. Tyree, then offer
cd q resolution, that the Board call the atten'
tnn Of Colporteurs specifically to the great
destitution in Virginia of the Word of God,
and that they be requested to report all such
destitution which they cannot supply, TO the
Bible Board. Rev. /. w. Allen offered an
amendment, which was accepted. that the
Colporteurs be authorized to distribute Bibles
to servants with the consent and approval OF
their masters) wherever they are found able
20 read. This amendment drew forth sever
raj speeches from various gentlemen.
TnI SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION will
a ,semble at the First Church this morning.
Rev DR. r. B. c. Howell, of Nashville, Ten
nessee, is the President A large delegation
has already arrived. and more are expected
from tbe South There will doubtless be
MANY warm and interesting discussions OF
matters pertaining to the interest OF the de-
nomination throughout the South. The Con
ysntion will be in session several days, and on
Sunday the various pulpits Of the city wall
be filed by its minlsters--f'chmond IT,
B, II. SHAcxrLroRD. EsQ.-This gentle
man, who is the opposition elsctor for this
District, has been prevented heretofore. from
commencing the canvass, by circumstances
of private nature, added to the unlnterrup-
led continuance Of court here for five weeks
On Monday last. he opened the campaign at
Brentsyille, where he met in discussion his
courteous and talented opponent, Gen. Hun
ton rhe Democratic plector. We are inform
ed by those present that our champion has
abated naught of the zeal and order of other
campaigns in which he has horne conspicu
Gus part: but thar ha signalized his earnest
devotion 10 the glorious old Wing cause with
his accustomed patriotism and ability.
Mr. Shackeltord expects 10 speak at Rap
pahannock. next Monday, at which time and
place. Gen Hunton, will probably be proven
ted from attending, by the sitting nt the Cir
cult Court in Prince William. They have
made appointments for various meetings III
the District. Warenton Hhig.
Hon. r. G. WISlHROp's ADDREss.-A
large and intelligent audience assembled at
the African Church, last night, to hear the
address of Hon K. &. Winthrop, Of Bos-
ton. before the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation Of Richmond, and We are sure We Ak
press the unanimous opinion " his hearers
when we say all were delighted. MIR. Win
throp is one Of the first men in Massachusetts,
and belongs u that conservative class Of
Northern patriots who hold country above
party, and who cannot DE moulded 10 the will
of the fanatics Of his section To the disregard
of the Constitution and the Union, from
which all American greatness have sprung.
Rich. Dt&p.
SHOCKING AcciDr>r.-On Wednesday al
tarns0n last, Mr.. Robert HILL aged about
twenty years, went into the woods near DIR.
Gaines mill, in Hanover county. 10 cut down
tree to get crows nest, and while chop
ping, an old dead tree near by fell upon him,
crushing him TO the ground and causing his
death almost instantly. Justice William B..
Sydnor. on hearing of the accident, held an
inquest over the body, and the jury rendered
a verdict Of accidental death. Rmh. Dip.
The death of such man as David Russell
requires more than n passing notice. Every
body within the limits of Winchester will
miss him in their daily walks and business
intercourse, and numerous friends in this
and other counties will mingle their sorrows
with ours - winchester Republican.
The present prospect for IN unusually
large crop Of Wheat in the Valley, if cheering
indeed If no unforeseen disaster should yet
befall it. our farmers will have cause to laugh
in the very -Yuberance OF their joy and indie
pendence when the present crop shall be rea
dy for market. buckingham Register.
The Spring term Of the Circuit Court
Of Rockingham county. will commence on