Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-07
LOCAL NEWS.
Church Services To.MOrrOW.

pers at AZ D. m.
FIRST P7esbvterian.-Service in the morning
and at night BY Rev Mr.. McAtee.
Second PresbVteria7.- Sermon IN Inc morn
ing and at night by Rev. Dr.. Bullock.
Methodist Ep1scopak.-Service In the NOR"
ing AMI at night by Rev. Mr.. Hayes,
Methodist Ep1scopat Ch"ri"h t '' bD R.v' 7
mon in the morning and at nlgn'' oy nov d
Methodist Pyotestant-Serviee in the morn
ing and at right BY Rev. MI f. t Bsn1oo ornpg ane
1t night by rev Geo. W. Lightner.
Baptist.-Service in the morning and at nigh
by Rev Mr. Ryland
Aiercndria Christian association: Sunday
PRAYER meeting in the, Second Presbyterian
Church at 4 D. m. Daily prayer meeting II
the rooms OF the Association, IS King street, at
T. ~.
IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN.--The
Great Council of Virginia commenced its ses
sions at Potomac Lodge Room in this city on
Wednesday morning last. AS sooD, however,
80 the Great Council fire was kind!ed, Great
Sachem James 2. RELY submitted tho follow
ing special iournaI:-
10 the Great Council Of Virginia. On
this, the very beginning Of my duties as presid-
lug officer OF this Great Council, | feel impell.
Cd By a sense OF duty to myself, to the people
OF our Stale and to our ordor, to ask you TO
pause Tor Z Gay 10 the work which has called
Us together, in order that We may jim IN the
ceremonies OF this day which will be Observed
BIZ the people OF our Commonwealth every
where. The recent painful calamity at Rich
mond By which so macy valuable lives were
lost is still fresh in our memories. All over our
State, 10 Cay, our people will assemble to bow
IN humble submission 10 the decree OF the
ttreat Spirit and to testify their sympathy with
The grieved and afflicted. The principles of our
ord n and the truths that it teaches and cou
stantiy i'm presses upon our minds, all require US
70 observe his day, and to symrathizs with
The occ lsinu. IL is too soon Tor human symps
thy 10 Offer consolation; the tenderness of
grleved hearts would recoll from its premature
attempt. But still. let us on this day, offer up
our PRAYERS 10 the Master of Life that sympa.
thy from above may descend like the gentle
dew Of Heaven and dstill sweetly upon their
.irooplus spirits. l sincerely trust that this
recommendation will meet with the approval
# this Great Council SO that We may by the
observance of this day express cur regret tor
The dead aud our sincere sympathy with the
afflicted. JAMES 2. RELY, Great Sachem.
On motion of Great Prophet, H. 4. Evans,
the Great Council thea Adjourned until
The next day at 9 o'clock q. NJ. in accord
aOcc Win tue Recommendation vi tue Nledt
Sachem. The Great Sachem then caused the
Great Council fire to be queuched, to be re.
kindled on Thursday morning.
The Great CoIEci! assembled at 9 Il. H.,
Thursday a greeable TO adjournment, aud trans
acted considerable business. The Cheat Sachem
submitted his journal which was referred to a
select committee tor distribution. The journal
is clear, concise and Instructive, and represents
the order in this State as improving. Reports
we're received from 7. G. S. Henry kinge and
Drury a. Hinton, representatives to the u. G..
i. s., which we're referred to the committee on
the State OF the Order, who will report on Fri
lay morning. AD invitation was extended to
ne G. Z. By representative VIM. A. Slsson 10
attend the meeting Of Osceola tIlbe No. l, at .
u. NJ, and also to attend banquet to be given
ut the Mansion House the same evening, both
Of which we're accepted. At the time designa- |
led the Great Council were escorted by COM
mittee to the hall of O5ceola Tribe, and were
received by P. G. j. Hugh Latham in a few
,nnropriate remarks which were responded to
Nv Great Sachem Rely The several repre-
sentatives being called upon responded on be-
nait Of their Tribes. The Great Council then
.soorte6 by Osceola Tribe marched to the
Mansion House, and Great Prophet Evans
having invoked the Great Spirit, partook OF
repast prepared in Mr.. Green's best style,
,rbe liable being then cleared 7. u. j. hugh
Latham submitted the regular toasts as fol-
lows: a., p:
Toast lst. The Luz proved 0. R. NJ: PatE!'
otism prompted its organsatlon; Erotnery
Love oemeuted the Bond, and BeneVoience
completed the Union.
ond The Great Council of the U. S.; may
cb.r;tv prevail in its deliberations, and Justice
be the result
Responded to by 2. S. Bowen.
Sid. The Great Council of Virginia; adVer
sity could not subdue her; may her future Dc
as bright as her energies deserve
Responded to by Z. S. Harrison.
4tb. Shawnee Tribe No. 9; bright star 10
Virginia Redmapship. may her hrlllancy never
RESPONDED to by 2. S. Taylor. :.
5tb. Pocahontas Tribe No. q; her past his
tory bears the impress of fraternity her aim IL
excelsior
Responded to by F. S. Granger.
9th. powhatan Tribe No. Ia; the COCK aae
Civ is proud OF her members as citizens; the
6. q. of Va is proud of her citizens as menu
bers.
ResnouGcd to by Great Prophet Evans.
-Ih. Cherokee Tribe No. "a; We hail her re-
turn TO me fold with Joy, and hope and believe
that onward and upward will be her governing
principle in the future.
Responded to by P. G. S., Schane:
sth. Annowan Tribe No. 30; although ad-
versity has laid its heavy hand upon her,
energy and fidelity will uItimato7 overcome
every obstacle.
Responded 70 by 2. S. Martin: -,
q,h. Apponattox Tribe No. 80; stimulate
by generous emulation with her MOTHERHOOD
results mast emauate from her every actloa.
Responded to by P.S. Balm.
10Th. Minnehaha Tribe No. 33; the ripp!lnl
waters Of the Valley aud its inVigorat'nE oreeze'
will Inspire the hearts CT her members u S''"
nchicvcm.nts in benevoience..
Thsre Was no representative present iron
,h;s ,r;hs located in Harrlsonburg, and Gree
) Jas. p. Rely responded. =,
'' ,I,h ib;cahominv Tribe No. 81; QUO OF on