Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21
BY YESTERDAY EVENINGS MAILS.
ELECTION OF JUDGE OF THE Court or :.

hARDl tUI Nri.--At TIE 'ourt House.
Baldwin I'll. Parker Ii. Robertson u. Sev-
cral precincts TO be heard from.
IIAurSHIRE.-At Romncy: Parker %,
Baldwin l., Robertson -. Several precinct,
to De- heard from.
The Staunton Spectator says:-"Rumor
gives Col. Baldwin the following majorities:
Rockingham 640. Rockbridge go, Highland
30, to 30, Bath ~.
4 private letter from Shenandoah says
Robert-on's majority in that county Is 100
10 2OO.
Mr.. Robertson's maiorities in the eastern
counties are reportsd as follows: Orange 52l,
Madison al. Louisa 600 to Al Fluvanna
80 to 400. Greene $50 to $50, Culpeper 300,
Nelson 100, Goochland 400 10 $50. Amherst
800.
According to these reports Mr.. Robert>on's
/ aggregate majority over Col. Baldwin is 1850,
and he is probably elected.
one precinct to he heard from.
+ Two precincts To he heard from.
Tnr FRrIT CRor.-Thc cold of April
has blasted the prospect for Il good fruit crop
the present year. There is still hope for
some apples, but the peaches and other fruits
Of early bloom IRE generally killed m
chester Iuyi"ian.
The Blue Ridge Republican ,avs.--Wearc
rratitied to learn tia our townsman, Chas.
r.. LiehtEoot, has received the t1attering ap-
pointment ofProfessor Of Natural Philosophy
and Chemistry, in the Military Institute loca-
/ ted M Hillsbornugh y. c., under the Super
intendcnce OF Col. {. {. Tue, late superlntcE-
dent Of the South Carolina Military Institute.
The hest wishes Of Mr.. Lightfoot's numerous
friends. of this county, will follow him 10
his new home.
The Blue Ridge Republican is request
ed to state that the Senatorial Candi-
dates will address the people at Orange
Court House on next Monday, (court day at
Madison Court House Thursday following,
court davl and on the Saturday tn%llowingat
Cri.lersyillc in Madison County.
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At Il communication of Salem Lodge. No.
81. held az tir Masonic Hall, Middlelurg,
Va, April 10th, A. L., $3.50, A. d., 1859,
the following preamble and resolutions were
adopted:
Whereas. it has pleased an all wise God i'll the
iisrcusation Of his Providence 10 take from among
US our Brother. Humphrey Is. Powell. an honorary
member of thi. Lodge, and the first master under
its present charter--as members at the Masonic
order. we lament hs death, because We feel that one
of oar shining lights has been extingnished; on" OF
our BRIGHTEST ornaments removed; one that was MI
honor and support TO the fraternity by the zeal and
sympathy which he cherished for our cause, aud
hy reason of his many virtues and the hlgh post
ton they gave him in the affections OF his fellow
man. We also depIOre hi. loss, ~ members oi the
community 10 which he belonged, because we know
a void has been made which we shall sensibiy
feel. In the varied relations OF lie he gained
The respect and confidence OF all. by his vigorous.
cultivated, well balanced mind, and by a constant
exhibition OF those bright aud sterling qualities
which ever give worth and attraction 10 the char
acter of man. Iu the intercourse of private life,
his full share and practice of the social virtues
gathered around him ties Of the most pleasant and
endearing kind, and during II long course OF pub
lie service, his firm, high toned, honorable prin"i-
pies, caused him to be honored and trusted by those
who conceded with him, and admired and respect
ed by those from whom he differed. Under tins
sudden and ailicting dispensatIoh. we leei IL our
duty TO give expression 10 the Scnerou. ieeiihs' oi
our hearts. Therefore. be it
Resolved, Thst we cherish q hIgh respect i"f
N, many virtue. Of our deceased Brother, and III
token of our grei for his loss, viii wear the usual
badge of mourning for three months. and the Lodge
he draped in mourning for the same length OF time
Resolved. That a copy of these resolutions he
transmitted TO the family Of our deceased brother,
with an EXPRESSION Of our sincere condolence with
them in THEN heavy affection.
Resolved. That Il copy Of the above be transin'i.
ted TO the county papers and Alexandria 'tair''e
for publication. THUS. NJ. BOYLE, W. NJ.
ions T. JoUxsTuN, Secretary.