Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-19

James Grigg in the Chair The session wa:
opened with the usual religious exercises and
singing by the choir Secretary Hodgkln then
read the minutes of the March meeting which
were approved ..e'rc., ~. ....
Mr.. H. w. Beadle from the Executive Com
mittee, reported the name of Mr. Henry Clark
for active membership, aud he was unanimous
lily elected. ~,
Mr.. W. q. Herbert, from the Sunday Prayer
Meeting Committee, gave very favorable re-
port Of this activity.
Mr.. VIM. Bushby, from the Daily Prayer
Meeting Committee, reported the usual inter-
est in this means of grace.
Mr. j. Entwisle, jr, from the Surburban
Prayer Meeting Committee, reported success
in the new activity started at the house OF Mrs.
Stansbury, near the Orange depot, on the 4th
of April, and suggested that no finer field has
ever been opened for work by the Association.
Mr. H. W. Beadle from the Committee on
the Jail, gave cheering. account Of their labor
in this field the interest by the prisoners in the
prayer meeting being thoroughly marked, and
full attention given to the exercises
On motion Of j. w. Entwise, jr., the amend
ment to the constitution was called up chang
ing the name and style of this society to the
Young Mems Christian Association. ~
The amendment was unanimously adopted.
On motion Of John H. Cooke the Committee
on Sabbath School Exhibition was discharged
The following communication from the
Young Mems Prayer Meeting was read by the
Secretary and ordered to be spread upon the
| minutes and on motion of Jas Entwisle, ir,
| to be published in full with these proceedings
in the Alexandria Gazette. ,... o.. 49,. g..
"Whercas, all christians being united by the
cords of christian love- and feel it their person
| al duty to help one another, and to work with
each other, without UNCONVENTIONAL distinction,
in the maintenance and spread of christianity,
| therefore be 1t
"Resolred, That our sympathies and prayers
be cordially extended to the members Of the
Christian Association in their work of love, and
that We, individually will aid their efforts, as
! far as we have the ability.
Mr. President and Brethren of the Alexan-
dria Christian Association In pursuance of
of our organization, [ present the above
preamble and resolution to your body
and if permitted to occupy your attention
for few moments, Iwould suggest that a list
of your appointments, filled by your associa-
ton, be sent to the members of the ~ Dung
Mems Prayer Meeting which meets every
Friday night at the NJ. E. Church, South,
and in making this suggestion feel confident
that the young men will cheerfully aid you in
your work Our strength may be feeble, and
the aid extended small, but such as it is, l feel
assured, will be given TO you in the promotion
of Christ Kingdom. f. j. SIMPSON, .
Secretary
The Secretary was directed to furnish full
list of our activities to this Young Men prayer
meeting.
The President was authorized to appoint :;
committee on nominations OF officers tor the
new year. one from each church represented in
the organization.
The Bethel Committee were requested to take
speedy and efficient steps to commence services
on the wharveS.
On motion Of J. Entwislc, .ir., the Presi
dent was authorized to appoint delegates in &C
cordance with number of membership to repre-
sent this Association in the General Convcn-
ton of Associations Of the u. ). and Canada.
to be held in Washington city in May next, and
to give such delegates accredited testimonials.
On motion Of H. W. Beadle the President
was authorized to appoint committee on lnu-
sic. and also committee on revision or the
Constitution.
On motion of John It. Cooke the thanks of
the association were presented to Il member Tor
his liberality in fitting up the ROOM
After the transaction of some unlnportant
business and singing the Doxology, and after
a most harmonious session, the association adj
iourned to the annual meeting in May next.
CANAL COMMERCE. Canal boat Cen
eral Grant belonging to the Consolidation
Coal Company, is sunk at Berlin, but II causes
no obstructon and boats are arriving and de-
parting freely.
Naturalization. Fitz Lee was married i'll
this city; this evening, to Miss Nellie. daughter
of the late Geo. D. Fowle. Several ex.Con-
federate generals were i'll attendance at the
ceremony.
ARRIVALS Among the guests at the
Mansion House last ght were Gems. j. A.
Early L. L. Lomax, Fitz Lee, ". B. Young,
and w. H. F. Lee, and Capt r. i. Lee, and
D. NJ Lee
GoDEY's LADIES Book for May, with an
interesting table of contents, has beeu received
from Mr.. j. r. Cox's book and periodical
store, corner of King and Pitt streets.
OMISSION. the list of ordinary licenses
gronted at the last term Of the CORPORATE on
Court, one to NJ Anthony Dryer was omitted
accidentally.
DOGS. Complaints continue to be made
about the number Of dogs running about the
streets-cspecially on the suburbs of the city
for the most of which no taxes are paid.
CHURCH BURNED.-The large frame church
at Herndon, Fairfax county, also used as one
of the public school houses, was destroyed by
fire last night, the work of an ncendiary
POLICE REPORT The morality Of AleXan-
dria as exhibited by the proceedings of the
Police Courts, and occurrences at the station
house, compares most favorably with that ofany