Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-16
ALEXANDRIA.
SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE It,.

.'.crthern Neck, generally. He tells of the
'oae manner in which the ladies of that Sec
ION OF country are accepting their new situa-
.iol, and how those who were once the richest
sre now, without repining, working as their
:onestics used to do; and how the men,
.ncugh somewhat Respondent, are also at work,
anc 90 not yet despair. The Northern Neck was
orce the seat of abundant hospitality, of iber-
:.ity, of refinement and elegance The char
-cter Of the people is not changed, though their
circumstances are. Had they the means, they
:ould be, this day, as they formerly were
Ind yet who that has passed over their uncul-
waited fields visited their old homesteads, seen
nc struggles to support even in tolerable COM
>ort the beloved wives and daughters and wit
2essed the privations enGured-as we have
~nd then contrasted all with what used to be-
3ut few years ago, but must feel his heart
3lnk within him, and the tears rush unbidden
&c his eyes. But, even then, the memory Of
joys that arc past, like Ossiau music, mourn
:ul, but pleasant will follow the sadness, and
re think of the lines quoted by the writer to
whom we have referred
Let fate do her worst, there are relics of Joy,
Bright dreams Of the past that she cannot de-
stroy:
That will come in the nighttime Of sorrow and
and bring back Che feature: that JOY used to
wear
1t is remarked by an acute observer of hu
man affairs, that there is some particular year
OF misfortune in the life OF every man, in which
the adversely that has been iovisibly acculnu-
!atng Tor years: comes on with unexpected
weight and singular combinations. Good for
tEne in some, and great prudence aud foresight
in others, may put aside the blow; but the ex-
pectation ct passing life without feeling this
shock. IS not formed OH the lessons Of expert
c7ce. There are but few. who, after even
moderate lease Of lite cannot bear testimony to
ibis truth. These mislortuocS. when the year
CT calamity presses upon Us, ought to be
borne bravely-for the remembrance Of courage
Under difficulties will be consolation when
,acy are over. The hardest thing Of all for a man
% bear, is when his troubles are brought upon
ain by others, and not by himself
-s!shop Early is entirely out of danger from
tne late railroad accident, and will be removed
C lis home in few days. Mr.. Gvcrby is i'm
Lowing rapidly, and will soon be able to be
noyed to his home. We are pleased to learn
nat neither bis coar-bonc nor one Of bis ribs
c!as fractured, as was feared Miss Newman,
o whose recovery no hopes were entertained
D. "wednesday, is improving slowly, and now
lie: physician thinks she may ultimately re-
cover, but, it is feared, will be 4 cripple for
lie.
,,ne Richmond Times advocates the cali of
J&ate Convention in Virginia, in order to estab-
iisn & Constitution made by representatives
.: ne people. 1t says IF we arc correct in
OCT recollection of the character Of the rcsolu-
IONS of meeting in Albenarlc, in 1865, which !
resolutions were, we believe drawn by mem |
De: Of The present Court Of Appeals, there is at
least member Of the Court who does not !
,'esard the ''Aexandria Constitution as of the |
slightest legal validity"
"a Thursday night, 9th instant. Mr. Jesse |
=. uIobh, near Milford, Caroline county, lost |
D. fire his Corn House, two Barns, Tobacco !
louise, 50 barrels Of Corn, Fodder, aud all his
.!oloughs, Cultivators, and other farming in
dement's. His dwelling house. 40 yards off,
o: some base incenGiary. .
he johnson Departmental Club" in
/! asnington, have given the Senators from Ne
'e.la and California, Rowland for their Oliver
end illuminate against the Senators Just as
song anathemas as were Numbered against !
.Ae@.
he Washington Chronicle continues to urge
::Dcn Congress the adoption Of tic measure for
securing negro suffrage in the District of Co.
:rsnoia. 1t presses the matter. and advises
a2& il should be finished speedily.
tournaments are again the rage in diff.
|e:arv quarters Of the country.
Une hundred and thirty-four fremen in the
employ Of the city OF Cincinnati have each been
presented with q policy in the Columbus Acct
ce:t insurance Company for s., 800 in case of
"cciGent by death, or So. Sc per week in case
.! disabilities by accident The policies cost
SIS each, making total cost OF 5000, which
sun 1as generously subscribed by the citizens
Ok nat city.
The golden wedding of the venerable Bishop |
.-opkins, OF Vermont; and his cstmable lady,
.ook place at the episcopal and family home
2teod, at Rock Point, Vermont on the borders
o: Lake Champlain, last week, and continued
ron Wednesday evening 10 Friday morning.
The Bishop is now in his 10Th year, having
saen married il 1916, and both he and Mrs.
..oDklns are in the most robust and excellent
1ealth.
>:oid S on It's march towards fifty, and may
>:c5 stop there. The causes are numerous,