Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-18

ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at the usual raCeS
A correspondent of the New York News,
writing from Lexington says Lexington IS
one Of the prettiest little towns in the valley Of
Virginia. Situated in the beautiful valley,
surrounded by picturesque scenery, there are
few places that can surpass it in advantages
Of location or healthfulness of climate. Its
chief objects of interest have hitherto been the
Virginia Military Institute, Washington Col
lege, Judge Brokenborough law school, and
other schools Of the higher grade for boys and
girls Indeed it has contested with Charlottes-
vile (the seat Of the University for the title
of 'Athens of Virginia
The Institute is now heap of ruins, having
been burned by General Hunter in the Spring
of 1864. The trustees had, however, made
arrangements to renew the exercises OF the
school on the 1st Of October, had prepared
temporary building for the purpose, and tiled
with suitable professors the chairs made va
cant by the fall of Stonewall jackson, General
Rodes, and Colonel Crutchfeld, formerly
Jackson Chief of Artillery There was pros
pect of large number of cadets when sudden
" an order comes from Headquarters, De-
partment of Virginia. . abolishing the military
abolished theschool itself.
Washington College, founded by the liberali-
ty of the Father Of his Country, bids fair,
under the Presidency of Gen. Lee, to become
the most prosperous college in the State.
Despite the abuse which radical journals may
heap upon him, Robert E. Lee will ever be
regarded by the people of the South as one OF
nature nobemen, qualified in every respect
to direct the education of their youth; and
many bronzed veteran who has followed his
standard will make almost any sacrifice in order
that his son may be placed under the tuition
of "Marse Robert, as he was afectionately
callrd by his soldiers.
But the greatest attraction to the visitor to
Lexington, and indeed the Mecca to which in
years to come many llgrlms will resort, is the
grave of "Stonewall Jackson" Last Sabbath
afternoon the burial of member Of the Order
attracted to the beautiful cemetery of the town
a long procession of Odd Fellows and an i'm
mense crowd of citizens and went that might
avail myself of the opportunity Of visiting the
grave of the great chief whom [ had so often
followed to victory. No stone marks the spot,
which is indicated simply by staff upon which
the Confederate flag once foated; but the wreath
of flowers laid BY fair hands on the grave, and
kept fresh by daily additions, is fit emblem of
the place the hero holds in the memory and
affections of the people Of the South, AS long
as true greatness, honor, purity OF character
and deep-toned piety are esteemed jackson
will not be forgotten. [ was told that imme
diately on his arrival in Lexington to assume
his place in Washington College, Gen. Lee
paid visit to the grave of Jackson, and ling
cred for long time around the hallowed spot
Lee at the grave of Jackson would form pic
ture which master hand might delight to
paint
Not far from the site of the Institute pile
Of blackened ruins mark the spot where stood
the handsome residence Of ex-Gov Letcher,
burned also by order of General Hunter.
The Rev. DR.. Pendleton (Brigatier General in
the Confederate army, and General Lees Chelt
Of Artillery returned after the surrender to
the pastorate of the Episcopal church here, but
after few sermons his church was closed and
he arrested for alleged disloyal utterances. He
was soon released but has not yet been permit
ted to resume the duties of his pastorate
But the settlement of General Lee among
them is regarded as the great event in Lexing-
ton society. I saw the old chief on the street
the other day, dressed in suit Of gray and
apparently in fine health. His course since
the surrender is beyond all praise-that mod
esty OF demeanor and calm dignity OF bearing
Which have always SO distinguished him, have
Shone out more conspicuously than ever, while
ne has scrupulousy discharged every duty in
cumbent upon him as a loyal citizen OF the re-
stored Union.
President johnson has appointed the follow
ing named parties to be Assistant Assessors of
internal Revenue, and directed the Commits
sloner of Internal Revenue, to issue to them
their commissions: Virginia Daniel Cur
ran, lst: div, I'd dist; Daniel Whitehurst, Sd