Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-26
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generally by orr ctlzens-the churches in
the morning were well attended-and the
stores and places Of business closed. We
saw and heard of no disorder. dissipation. or
improper conduct. All was peace aud quiet
ness. In the afternoon there were reunions
Of families, and meetings Of friends. Every
heart seemed grateful.
ALMOST A FIRE.-The Sexton of the Bap-
fist Church on going into the building on
Thursday morning found considerable smoke
in the Church, and with commendable pre-
sence of mind ran for two Of the members
On their arrival they found the fire and
extinguished il without giving any alarm
Ii appears that Intel of one of the old
door ways had been left when making
the late Improvement and was plastered
over, and the pipe from one Of the furnaces
resting near this spot. fired the Intel, and
it is supposed the fire has been at work
since Sabbath last The damage is very tri-
fling. and there will he no interruption To
the regular services.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ANSIvERsARY.-
scholars Of the Sunday schools connected
with the Methodist Episcopal Church, will
hold their anniversary ut the church on
Washington street, tomorrow. Sermon in
the morning by the pastor, Rev. }. Lanahan,
and in the evening. by Rev. Vim. s. Ed
wards. A childrens Sunday school and
Missionary meeting will be held at ; o'clock
p. Nj. Addresses will be delivered by VIM.
IL. Fowle and Thornton Triplett. esqs. Col
lections will be taken up during the day
The exercises will be enlivened by singing by
the children.
CONCERT OF WESLEY CHAPEL CHoiR.-
The two Concerts given AT the Methodist
Episcopal Church. in this city, on Wednes-
day and Thursday evenings were numerous
~ attended. and gave general satisfaction
The singing was conducted by Prot. }. ii.
Daniels, leader Of the Choir. which embra-
ces some OF the best musical talent of Wash
ngton City. 1t is useless to partcnlarize
when all acquitted themselves 50 well. 1t
was treat rarely enjoyed by our citizens.
In the Court of Appeals, sitting in Rich.
mond, on Monday, in the case of John Ma
lone against Thomas Irwin. upon M appeal
from decree pronounced by the Circuit Court
of Alexandria County, the writ of super
-eIsas heretofore awarded To the appellant
having been returned executed, on his mo
ton, by counsel, writ Of supeSeiroS ~
awarded him returnable here, &c.
CoRRErIIoS In the Local Items in Thur:
DAYS Gazette, on Affairs at Charlestowu,"
it was stated that the Winchester company
was formed in two hours &c. 1t should
have been the Hanchs%te, (near Richmond
company.
DISCOUNT CIERS. The Board of Direc-
tors of the Branch Of the Exchange Bank
of Virginia, in this city. have elected James
Eutwisle, ST., Discount Clerk, III the place OF
james Dempsey, who was elected Book
keeper in the same Bank.
REy. IIrGu Roy ScorT, for several years
a Protestant Episcopal Missionary to Africa,
and who returned to tins country on account
of hi. health, has accepted call to st.
Pauis Parish, King George County. Rev.
Mr.. Stewart. late of that Parish, has resign
ed, aud moved /" another Diocese.
Ackxow return thanks
to friend who 81 kindly remembered Us
on Thank sgiving day; and we are decidedly
of his opinion, that on such occasions, IN"
e,iiIOr deserves to he remembered.
The Manassas Gap Company are erecting
large and secure covering, ut the Depot
upper end If Duke street, Tor articles sent
IL, ar delivered from their ears
The subscriptions in aid Of the erection
Of Meade Hall, Theological Seminary, near
this place, are increasing.
Presidents HnusE. The East Room is
being put in readiness for the approaching
season, which promises 10 be unusually gay
and briliunt The tme.honored and sub
s,antiai furniture, which has been in service
since our earliest recollection, In. received
an application Of yarnish: the sofas and
chairs are being newly covered, and look "'
good a. new. We are pleased To see that
fashionable innovations have not driven
away tins furniture, around which ton
thousand recoIlectons cluster. - ConytH"fiom
The several Military Companies OF Alex
andria IRE entitled 10 great credit for their
prompt response to the calls of duty recently
made upon them. The alexandria Rltie-
men," under command OF their gallant Cap
tain. Morton Murye, have earned Tor then
selves a proud distinction since the com.
mencenent Of the "Harper's Ferry war.
Fautar Nr~s.
ARREST or 4 UuRsR Theft On Sunday
night last Mr.. Daniel ) White Of Mont
gomcry County, Md, near the line oil me
: .,.l nk;n Canal h.u stolen from