Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-23
VIRGINIA NEWS.

tertiary, pald into the state lTcaours last
week $4,000 for hire Of convicts on the
railroads. The pcnitentiary begins to be
paying institution.
1t appears by further adyiccs that the re-
port already published of the effects ofthc hail,
storm and tornado which swept over New
Kent county on Wednesday, really gives but
faint idea of its severity.
An impostor, representing himself to be
destitute veteran of Lees army is going
about the country obtaining money under the
prctence of wanting funds to carrying him
South.
Judge Il. W. Oul delivered all excellent
address before the Young Men 5 Christian As
ISOLATION Of the University Of Va. on the 18th
inst.
The building laborcrs i'll Richmond struck
for an advance in wages yesterday. but as the
Bricklayer's Union refused TO sustain them. il
is thought the strike will fall through.
At Staunton last night: Miss Mary Davidson
was burned to death by the explosion Ola kero-
sene lamp.
The cornerstone of the free bridge al Rich
mond was laid yesterday with great ceremony.
Co... JOHN LEE OF NEEDwooD.-Ths ven
cradle gentleman. for many years resident Of
Washineton died on the 18th instant at the
residence of his son, Dr. Lee. in the city Of
New York, at the age of eighty three years,
He was descended from Secretary Lee. OF IT.
ainia, through his grandson. Phillip Lee. who
went to Maryland, and was a member Of the
Propretor's Council there in the latter part Of
the 18th century, and acquired large estates in
that colony Thomas SIN Lee. Governor Of
Maryland during the Revolution. and SllbSc-
quently was the grandson OF Phillip Lee. He
was a gentleman of high order Of talent and !.
patriot Of the first water in the times that
tried mems souls.
Gov Lee resided at Blcnhcim. 4 superb c>-
tate in Maryland, and had three SONS, all rc-
markablc for elegance Of person and manners.
and one daughter. who married butcrbrldgc
Horscy. Il Senator Of the t. 5 from Delaware.
Co.. John Lee was 4 son "t Gov. Lee. ana was
born in the year HISS. He Was educated 1t
Harvard College, He married !: daughter Of
Charles Carroll, Jr. and grand-laug liter Of
was the beautiful and cztimaLlc daughter OF
Chief Justice Chew. of the Colony and State
of Pennsylvania lady whose life was prolong-
ed to the age Of more than ninety years. and
who died after the commencement Of the late
civil war.
COL Lee was warm Fcdera=t in early lie.
After the war Of 1872 he united himself with
the Adams and subsequently with the Wing
party lie served in Congress from the Fred
crick district in l>24 and lc2j and was chair
man Of the House committee. appointed To
escort the Marquis dc Lafayette from Frederick
City to Washington. He was then thirty-3cycn
years Of age, and one of the most elegant men
in America. AS master of ceremonies i'll the
festivities which cn>ucd upon the arrival Of the
Marquis in Washington. Colonel Lee was
especially distinguished.
COL Lee, during his service in Congress- be-
came warmly attached to Mr. Clay. and follow
ed his fortunes with devotion to the last. He
was his trusted and confidential fricnl and
in that capacity made trcqucn; journeys
throughout the country. In lShO he supported
Bell and Everett In the latter years Of hi,
life he cSpouscd the cause Of the Conservatives,
and never ceased to feel deep interest IN their
success.
COL Lee was Il most delightful companion.
His conversational powers were of the first
ordcr-his memory strong and accurate. His
life, extending from the adoption Of the Con-
stitution to the present day, covered one of the
most remarkable eras in the history Of the
world He remembered the last years Of the
administration of ashington-thc campaigns
of Suwarrow and Napoleon in Italy; Marcngo.
Arcola, and the battle Of the Pyramids; the
days of non-intcrcourSc and embargo: the death
of HamiIton the trial of Burr His temper
was admirable Adversely could not sour him,
nor freeze the genial current Of his soul In
religion he was 4 Roman Catholic and sincere
worshippcr at its ancient affairs. \ native OF
the South there Was no proyimcialisn in his
composition.
COL Lee was one OF the pioneers of the Chesa-
pcakc and Ohio Canal and Of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad. and never ceased. even at
advanced are Of four score to cvincc to deep
interest in all the internal improvements Of his
native State. -.SuucIoy Urah
VIRGINIA NATIONAL BANKS follow
ing is condensation Of the abstract: Of the re-
ports Of Virginia banks made to the Comp
trollcr of the Currency, showing their condition
at the close of business, April Doth
observation-disclosures and discounts. $:I.SiS.-
$40 United States bonds, S3,241 200 due
from banks and bankers: SOL .32G 3: bills OF
banks, SlO%.5 nj specie. s.. COp lcgaI-tnn-
ders, 1874. G4l.
LIABILITIES. -Captal, $&.Q%7 ono: profits,
1888; COCO bank notes outstanding. S267:35,
$50 deposits, S4:1lU:3 DO due to banks.
S4Dl ,G9S.jl: aggregates, Sll .1I';.:;;S}. Number
VI DduhS; -.
FIRE FROM THE suns RArs-On Thurs
day about twelve o'clock the fence in close
proximity to hot bed upon the rear Of the
property Of the late John II. Longncckcr took
fire. 1t was only few feet from the stable
which contained valuable horse cow &c 1t
is not known what could have set it on fire save
the rays Of the SIN. The hot bed sash was
raised up and the sun ray, penetrated at an
angle through the glass upon the fence, and
there probably being some light. combustiblc
material hehind the sash. it i: supposed the fire
originated in his manner 71'r>o"t"'rn H'ra7d.
COMMUNICATED.
The attention Of the police i; called to the
large assemblage of men who congregatc night |
y at the Northwest corner Of Royal and King
streets, making it difficult for pedestrians. cS-
peclally ladies. to pass that locality. o.
No. Mr. (EpNoN- Tga St,J,,,.. T.