Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-17


President, G. r. Hill in the Chair. After the
usual religious services the proceedings Of the
April meeting were read and approved.
The executive committee through II. W.
Beadle made their annual report, which WAS
adopted, and also recommended the following
gentlemen for membership: Frank Pollard.
John P Agnew. X. Bell, jT, Chas b. Meade,
Park Agnew, Nestle Willoughby, r. l.. San,
born. active; and D. q. Gregory, Lysandcr I'LL
and W. p Graves. associate. and they were
unanimously elected.
The chairmcn of the various prayer meeting
committees gave cheering accounts OF the work
in these activities.
The suburban prayer meeting committee
made their annual report: through JAS En-
twlsle, lr.
Mr.. Beudle from committee OH Jail made
their annual report.
H. Ward, from the committee Oh bethel,
reported the operations in this activity during
the year. their report gave notice that the loca-
ton Of the meeting had been changed to Prince
street dock with better accommodations and
prospect for renewed interest.
The Aims House committee reported very
farombly as to interest and increased attend
ancc in that quarter
The Treasurer, T. J. Dempsey, read his all
nual report which was accepted, and ut his
own request referred to :; committee of three,
viz: Mrssrs. \. j. Fleming, John y. Cooke
and |. T.. y Nealc, In report ut the next meet
Ing.
On motion OF Jas Enlwislc, jr.. the thanks
of the Association were rendered To the Treas
urer for the faithful and efficient manner in
which he has discharged his duties during the
past year.
The annual report Of the President was then
read and accepted.
On motion Of II. w Beade, it WAS resolved
that the thanks of the Association be rendered
to Jas Grgg for his efficiency and zeal in the
discharge Of his duties us President during the
past year.
The reports Of the President and of the yari-
Gus committees, which for want oispace we are
compelled to omit, exhibit IN very favorable
light the present condition Of the Association,
its steady growth in the community and the
good accomplished by the zuclouS and untlrlng
exertions Of the members who now number
eighty-Scvcn, and who by their works give
ample evidence Of their faith and christian
benevolencc.
The report Of the committee Oh nominations
made by the Secretary, Mr.. Thos Leadbeater.
was read, and the following ticket for officers
for the ensuing year: was placed before the as
ISOLATION and elected.
President, Geo r. HILL lst Vice President,
+. A. Reed; End Vice President r. Jameson;
I'd Vice President +. l.. Tolson; 18th Vice
President, R. +. Knox; 9TH Vice President,
I. G. O'Neal; Corresponding Secretary, Geo.
Wise; Recording Secretary, DR.. j. B. Hodg-
kin; Treasurer, P j. Dempsey:
Executive Communicable W. Beadle, Chair
man-Chas w. Green Meth. Prot. Church;
JAS IT, Bradley, Baptist Church; +: H. Cump-
ston, 2nd Presb ytcrian Church; Alfred Atkin-
son, Christ Church; James Grigg, NJ. +.
Church, South Henry c. Clark, NJ. Z.
Church 5. NJ Dent, st. Pauls Church
and Charles Brill, Grace Church.
On motion the sub ect- matter of inviting the
members of the National Convention Of the |.
5. and Canada, of Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION, to be held in Washington this month,
to visit this city, was referred to the executive
committee, they to provide for their entertain
mcnt, and procure Il suitable place for Il gene
raj meeting
The committee on printing were directed to
have printed one thousand blank notices for
the use Of the Secretary.
The increased interest in the affairs OF the
association was manifested in the large attend
ancc OF the members. The session was very
harmonious, and after singing the doznlogy
the association adjourned.
CIRCUIT COURT Fur TIE COCNIY--.jut9e
Keith lrcsiding-3n DAY-tHanccry Stde.-
Hitt.by next friend VI. Summers trustee; tlnal
decree.
Ezey vs. Graham: decree for collection of part
of purchase money.
Hopcrott vs.. Ilopcrott administrators final
decree
Hutchinson VI. Taylor; report rccommltted
to Commissioner
Lac Side. -Rosebuly W. FltZ debt, con,
tinued at defendants cost land leave to take the
dcposition Of &. +. Sinclair.
Dav VS. Troth debt; demurrer sustained
and leave given plaintiff tn file amended deca-
ton.
Hunter vs. Crane ct ais i'll casc; trcspass; de
PENDANT pleaded not guilty: issue and continued.
Smith VS.. Harrison; debt; removed to Circuit
Court of Corporation.
Gray vs.. Fisher; supcr>edcaS. and same vs.
same: dockctcd.
The jurors were discharged.
Court adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow.
APPOINTMENT AT Il meeting of the Board
of Education, held at Richmond on Monday
last Richard L. Carnc was appointed City
Superintendent of Public Schools tor the City
Of Alexandria, under the new law providing i
system of public free schools Tor the cities OF
the commonwealth.
OLD DOMINION LIGHT HORSE. The Old
Dominion Light Horse met at Cats Tavern.
West End, yesterday evening, and Tor the
first time since the organization Of the Com
pany, were drilled Four new members were
elected.
CANAL NAVIGATION REsUMED.-lhc OBJ
struction in the Chesapeake and Ohio canal,
| caused by L sunkcn boat in the Georgetown
level. has been removed and boats are now ar
irving and departing freely.
PGcNGc. The pupils of all the colored public
schools united yesterday in an excursion into
the country by permission Of the Superlntcn'
dent
POSToFFICE. AT Gainesville, Prince W IL