New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-01
FBsOH VIRGINIA.
Sunday lUorning-shnroh Of Warrington
american soldiers,
Correspendencs Of The n. Y. Tribune

CorfespoDdeLcs OF The ~. !. 1Tibunr.
ALEXANDRIA, May u, 1861.
On Saturday afternoon, with friend crossed again
into Virginia over Arlington Highs. AT two miles
from the shore passed the picket guard OF the
American forces, and penetrated eight miles beyond
into the Ancient Dominion. We enjoyed the hospital
lilies of trne Union man the Fairfax County
line. lie reported much loyal feeling in that sections
said bis neghbor firm friend 10 the Union, had two
yonng sons who became full Of Southern chiyalry,
ngain., their fathers rofnonsrance, took two OF his
hoses Joined the troop, and were captured al Aicha
dria
sabbath morning; came (" beautifully and bright"
the carly snnbesms gliding the forest and ewelng the
dasipg riyuet Silence porvnded earth and air,
when the gentle sOnger echoed hs note, the scented
grove or warLlej his morning hymn from the ehadOgy
folds of the clouds. All nature in unison with man
WAS hushcd, aw siting the clngOr OF arms and the
deadly conflict Of brolher against brother IL WIS
fitting tine 10 worship the Maker OF heaven and earth
~ we vent 10 Al xandria TO attend divine service ia
rame the church where Washington often bathcd has
sonl in tie light the romses. We drove 10 the church
Of that city and much disappointment found the
pastor had ei and leit the fock without shepherd
We went 20 tho L0uaye quarters ard found part Of
them in tfe house of one Millen, save-rnder. All
the trader, od the approach Of the army either
~ that tire or c,iorsly, carrying away much OF
their furniture. The -laye pens connected with the
houso were much like those Of Prize, Hurch & Co.. ex-
ccpi thc underground aIrAngcMont. In addition 20
bolts and bars We found several iha' slss Consider
Ing sncn things cont nband ~ war; took formidable
mar, which booked more ike claiming an elephant
.hau tanning man. The i've Inks connecting the
heavy shAcsss OF the weight and sze OF hnks IN
MI O.. chain. Was his one Of The n,anioeuis OF
IA. ni'li benign ard h'nhoent Institution Are such
tho towels of tho highest type of civilization This
and "a. blii II sale make are right nod ostaoh the
divinity.
service The trader hid evidently seustiye
9. f..iip ~ and
links are wound with wooden cloth, that the clsnk
Ia. might no, CRATE too harshly upon the car, while
tie manace grisp led tho limb with il cold uncovered
rougbne.- no matter II the iron should csnke the esh.
ms, Iron Z, csnt-rns hing
gor r. ihoss limbs it. lssil remain,
Wiih marx, thai wl!. not wear away"
The next day we were enabled 10 examine tie old
,hnrh IL was built Ia l656, of brick brought from
England. magnificent ivy green iestolns the rear
ana sde adjoining the street. The Interior has been
been mu h altered, except ths pulpit and pew IN which
Washington sat. IL bss ben kept IN good repair,
both within and without, and books comparatively
new On either ride Of the pulpt-plsccd there when
the chureh WIZ lrst ected-is marble slab one
engraved the Ten Commandments, on the other the
Lords Prayer, tie Confession of Faith, and the Gold
en- Rule.
rev. inst ~ when Washington left II. With uncoy-
cred head we entered and sst whore De had sat- and
thought if Angels aud s;iFs a nft made per-
feet could weep IN The paradise above, what burning
tears he must shed for fs bleeding country.
IRON the yesry room the sexton brought his family
Bible, printed in E,2, presented TO tho parish Of
Fairfax BIZ George W. L. Custis.
We endeavored 10 get u view IT the Masonic Lodge
over which Washington presided, but the man with
the key could mot be found.
We yriled ngain the pen Of Burch & Co., and OBJ
tanned one of tie rings which gaced tie dungeon foor
The neu generation will net readily believe SUCH tor
tures we're required to pnnich mans aspirations for
happiness and restrain lis inspirations for liberty.
Regiments eamlingon the road to Washington.
In the absenc, OF tents limbs OF evergreen trees rails,
Gods. were substituted. Instead Of beds straw, and
sometimes leaves used. Many Of the soldiers had
LETT beds OF ease and homes Of luxury. Such men
not TO be uiiniiated; they will not only endure pii
yatons, bat sactiiice hie TO preserve Government
assailed and has dishoncred. c. IL. " W.