Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-14

theirssituatiDns,-t they brayely to work and
Ebysthe blessings ofan all kind Providence have
produced, and sent to your markets mach more
! corn. than was ever received IN the same space
Of time from those sections. besides Which.they
have generously bestowedt to their less favored
brethren of the South-large supplies from
those lately devastated felds-and with the
continued favor Of that benefcient Providence,
will send you more wheat this tall than has
ever. been received here from any single crop.
The good book tells us, that men do not
gather grapesof thorns, nor hgs OF thlstles.i
Neither do they gather grain from Weedsot
spontaneous groWth-but onlyby hard labor
and persevering industry. Wherefore, by
their frulitsSye sshonld Judge them" and be
assured thatthese industrious people will soon
tax your railroads to their utmost capacity, to
bring the products from those sections to your
city.
With all of these facts before mean l not
justified in saying that Alexandra this day
possesses more elements OF prosperity, shan
any other place in this country.
Then gentlemen, let us from this day, under
this association and Individually, make it our
aim to Ilace your highly favored city 10 the
commercial position which its many advantages
so Justly entities it to occupy.
On motion of Mr.. Flemingsa resolution OF
thanks to Mr.. Eldridge and the Board of Man
ayers, for the manner in which the room has
been fitted up, was adopted. T
On motion Of Mr.. Eldridge the thanks of
the meeting we're rendered Mr.. Wortbington
for his excellent address.
A resolution of thanks to Mr.. Wedderburn,
secretary Of the association, for arranging the
books, &c, was adopted, and then, fterdraW-
ing for stands, the meeting, adjourned to!the
adjoining room, where a splendid repast had
been prepared,at the instance of the President,
and to- which ample justice was done by the
members of the Exchange aud number of
other gentlemen, not members, who had been
invited to be present on the OCCASION The
company gave ample proof OF their enjoyment
Of the eoodgthings set out-solid and fluid
and great good feeling, unity and harmony pre-
vailed throughout. In response to %toasts,
short but appropriate speeches were made by
+. L.. Smith, JOS. Broders, jos. Parker, Of
Washington, g. 1. Thomas, Geo. C.. Wedder-
burn, P. B. Hooe, w: ID. Corse, M. Eldridge
and others, and in response to a toast from
Capt. Hooe, to the two colored porters, Uncle
Jos gave
Peace at homeland JOY abroad,
Love your wives aud blessthe Lord,
which was received with applause and smerrl-
ment.
John Payne, the old colored porter attached
to The house Of Fowle & Co., and their sue
.cessors, for so long, gaye-''ihe American grid
iron-may iteversbe ready to cook a British
beef steak"
Everything passed off in the most satisfacto-
ry manner, and the occasion was a most agree
able one--the expressions Of good feeling and
fellowship being cordial and earnest, and a de-
sire manifested to use every exertion TO further
all branches ofindustry that will redown to the
interest Of Alexandria. The Exchange has
opened under the most favorable auspices
May it's success prove equalto the anticipations.
of the most sanguine.
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