Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-21
BY YESTERDAY EVENINGS NAILS.

BY YESTERDAY EVENINGS MAILS.
The HENRY CLAY STATUE. Our readers
have been appraised Of the fact that the mar
bic statue Of the illustrious Henry Clay, upon
which the sculptor Hart has been engaged
for several years, has been completed, aud
shipped for Richmond Mr. Hart was eni-
ployed by the Ladies Clay Statue Associa-
ton of Virginia, organized shortly after the
defeat Of Mr.. Clay in the Presidential cleo
ton 1874. The Directors Of the Association
held meeting last week, and appointed a
committee to select a suitable location for
the statue, and to recommend such measures
for its reception inauguration, and prescrva-
ton as might be deemed expedient. That
committee will probably hold a meeting this
week. aud will then arrive at such cunclu-
sion as will enable them to make report
In the mean time, the public are discussing
the question, "Where should the statue lie
placed" Snme say On the Capitol Square,
opposite tho City ilall.-Rtchmond Why.
DEMOCRATIC CELEBRATION ~ LYHCHBuRG.
The Democracy Of Lynchhurg ON Satur-
day afternoon last celebrated their recent
political victory in the State and that Sena-
torial District, hy Barbecue, Speaking, Sc,
at Liberty Warehouse. and an illumination
of the houses on the principal streets at night.
Shortly after > o'clock the committee ar
rived in charge Of the invited guests, among
We noticed, Hon. VIM. Smith, Col f. J.
Steptoe, of the Army, James W. MaSsie, esd,
Of Rockbridse, VIM. Old, esq, "t the Rich
mond Examiner, and Mr.. W. II. Reynolds,
of the Bedford Democrat.
Dinner heing over, the company repaired
to the adjoining room, where number at
VIM. Smith, VIM. Old, esq, of Richmond,
MIR. Massie, Of Rockbridge, Mr. Glass, Mr..
Irvine, MIR. s. Garland. IT,, and others
Lgnctbu9 Rep.
RIcuMoND NA.-The Richmond Dispatch
grows eloquent in describing the Progress Of
Richmond" Among other declarations. it
says: There are few if any cities in the
South that equal Richmond i'll rapid growth
and general prosperity. \ gentleman OF great
wealth from the Vest has declared his intrn-
ton to establish large bank here; several
others are arranging for putting up sugar
refinery; scores ofthem intend commencing
the tobacco trade, and small manuiactors, 10y
the dozen, would go to work, and their labor
add to the capital Of the city itlhry could hut
ret suitable houses in which to commence
operations
HAMPDEN SIDNEY COLLEGE The Common
ment Exercises at this institution last week
are represented as most interesting.
The eloquent Grafton OF Henry W. Miller,
esq, was listened to by an Overlooking au-
dience, among whom were some Of the bright.
est intellects in the State. IL was received
with great applause. The Faculty and
Board Of trustees conferred the degree OF
Doctor of Divinity on the Rev. VIM J. lIoge
now of New York, and also awarded the
same high honor to the Rev. X. W. BAILEY,
President of Austin College, Texas.
STORM DoINGs-The storm Of thunder
wind, hail and rain, on Friday last did. c"ns-
derable mischief in some parts where It's pow
ers prevailed. In Petersburg it unrooted
houses damaged the crops, and was set down
as By far the most violent with which the
city has been visited during the summer sea
Rirhm"nd E"q"hr.
nn-THE WAR IN EURopE.-oHE HrS
DRIED THOUSAND TESrAMENI> FoH INF AkMiks.-
The last steamer from Europe brought the follow
ing from Brother Oncken, addressed 10 the Amer-
can Bible Union
HANBuRG. MAY IA. lSjg.-My heart bleeds at
the fact that because our highly favored American
brstbren are doing so little, ut present, Tor the
spread of Gods holy word in Central Europe, We
are now losing the most inviting opportunities oil
supplying the large armies with the New lesta-
inent .
One hundred thousand Testaments III different
languages ought t" be at our disposal during The
ensuing summer Ia Germany alone We snail
have All army of mere than slA hundrei thousand
men in a few weeks. Oh that God would move
the hearts OF all who give, to come i"rth I" the
help of the Lord against the mighty at tins criti-
cal position OF Europe.
Yours in the Lord, j. u. ONCkEN.
These one hundred thousand Testame"ts ca"
easily be furnished Let us i" ii. Cue dollar
will supply more than five copies. One dollar
from each person who hears this cay Tor the Bread
If Life. will furnish the means needed 10 send
tbese one hundred thousand New Testamen- 10
the unhappy soldiers they perish, or become
scattered again. No time is to he lost. The whole
ann can be raised and the presses set in motion III
css than one month. if every brother and sister,
and every friend of the Bible, who hears tins cry
for the Bread of Life, Immediately On receiving
this statement will send one dollar each. Persons
wishing to contribute to this laudabic object cnn,
during the present week, leave their contributions
with Mr.. VIM. Bayne. in this place. je 2i-t
ny NoTlcE-The subscribers to the EXcur-
,ion and Dinner, on the Fourth Of July next VIII
BIO called upon by tho Secretary OF the meeting
held lust week. in day or two. aud viii please pay
10 him their subscriptions. The Dime: viii be
r;ven in cool and shady grove near fine spring
about two miles from town An excellent caterer
will proyide for the occasion. &c I'll
Et-Noricr-There will re regular Monthly
Meeting of the Young Mems Christian Association.
,t their Rooms, Exchange Block. this evening at
: clock ROBERT BELL, JR.,
10 2I-lt Recording Secretary.
U1RENCH BOMBAZINES. &c.--We have just
received by express, lot of very cheap BLACK
Bombazines: also another supply ofthose desirable
fancy Lawns with other articles, 10 when We re-
,pectfully call the attention ofpurchasers
JOEL BIZ AN ADn"7'
!, CASKS MUIR Il SONS EDINBURGH ALE;
) Boneless Sardines; Anchovies; Cocoa Shells;
genuine Scotch Herring, in kegs: ana worcester
shire Sauce. lust received and for by
IL ., j. E. DOUGLASS.
~ TIERCES moro of those choice StuAk
~ rI-pED HAMS received this day, direct