Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-03
LOCAL NEWS.

TIE DEATH OF Col. BRENr--iction of the
Br.-At meeting of the members Of the
Bar of this city, held at the Office of Francis
l.. Smith, to-day, on motion of Charles Il.
Stuart, Francis L. Smith was called to the
chair and Morton Marye appointed secretary.
Mr.. Smith on taking the chair briefly stated
the object of the meeting to be, to testify in a
suitable manner, the sense Of the loss felt by
the Bar in the death of Col Geo. VIM Brent.
On motion of Lawrence B. Taylor, the chair
appointed l.. B. Taylor, Chas. +. Stuart, S. I.
Beach, H. 0. Claughton and NJ. d. Ball a
committee to prepare resolutions expressive OF
the feelings Of the meeting.
The committee after conference reported the
following preamble and resolutions. which were
unanimously adopted
Whereas we are called upon to lament the
sudden death of our brother, Col George VIM.
Brent, whose life illustrated the virtues which
cndeared him to the hearts of those who knew
him. and whose genius and talents adorned the
profession of which he was so distinguished Il
member
Resolved, That We the members of the Bar of
.Alexandra. have heard with great sorrow, of
the death OF our late brother, George William
trent, in whom We have SO long recognized and
honored the able advocate, the courteous prac-
titiuner and the generous friend
feel that have suffered, as profession. in the
loss of one whose high attainmentS and brilliant
qualities reflected on his associates the honor
which they SO emnenty won for himself: and
that we have lost, individually, the genial COM
p:Hlionship of one who WAS as kind and consider
ate in his personal friendship as he WAS liberal
and noble In his professional practice.
Resolved, That in all that makes up the char
acter of true manhood, in fidelity to trust, in
,..rncstness in duty. and in kindness of heart, our
late brother was entitled to the distinction which
All accord him who knew him, and for which, We
now, III profound sorrow, mourn his death:
Resolved, That not only we, 81 individuals
and professionally have cause to mourn our loss,
hut that our State has lost one of her most emf
n"nt and worthy sons and our city and commu-
nifty Il most devoted, useful and valuable citizen.
Resolved. That as mark of respect to his
memory, We will attend his funeral in body.
Resolved That copy of these resolutions be
transmitted TO the family OF the deceased, and
copies be sent TO the papers Of Alexandria and
Richmond for publication: and that the several
Courts be requested to have these resolutions
entered on their minutes
L. B. Taylor was requested to present these
resolutions to the courts OF the city and county
Of Alexandria. and 5. +. Beach to present
them to the L. S District Court Of Virginia.
now in session here.
The meeting then adjourned.
HYDEAUuoN STEAM FIRE ENGINE CON-
pANY.-The forty sixth annual meeting of this
Company was held last nj ght Vice President
Carnc 10 the chair. and Mr. NJ. g. Harlow act
ing as secretary. The attendance was much
larger than usual, aud the fears OF some that
this efficient old Company was about to be dis
solved. were proved to be without foundation.
After purgng the rolls. as usual. of all who DO
not attend fires, thlrtytwo members remained,
a number more than sufficient to carry on its
operations creditably Two new members were
nominated. and the name of another was ruled
out because he was found to be on the rolls of
the Sun. though he had not been acting with
that Company tor some tlnle.- he rules OF the
Fire Department positively forbid the reception
of the members of one company by another,
and though the rules has been somewhat loose
H. executed of late, by other companies the
liydraulion has always regarded it as sacred
Action was taken looking to the repair of the
engine house. which is thought to be gradually
becoming unsafe from the same cause which
required the rebuilding Of the Friendship $
The officers elected for 1872 are as follows
Benjamin Barton, President; Richard l.. Carne,
lst Vice President; Henry j. Nevett, ID Vice
President Theodore Fl. Fickfn, Secretary; VI.
B. Harlow, Assistant Secretary }. 5. Beach,
Treasurer: VIM. q. Simpson, Assisting En-
gineer, Commander at fires. The election OF
it being proposed to dispense with aids to the
commander. as useless under the present sys-
TEN, and to allow the first members who take
the pipe to retain it unless otherwise ordered
by the commander. Action was taken looking
to the enrolment of the members tor exemp-
ton from Jury duty and the Company djourn-
ed until the lst Tuesday of February.
MAYORS OFFIcE.-Wesley Morgan and
William Neae, alias Baker, coiored, for disor-
DERBY conduct, were fined and discharged.
Lewis Manly. for threatening to shoot Arm.
stead Webb, both colored, was in default OF
security to keep the peace, committed to jail
for six months
Sarah Hill, on complaint of Sophronia Bak
En- both colored, for disorderly conduct, was
fined and discharged.
4 warrant was issued for the arrest of John
Robinson for striking his brother Rufus Robin.
son. both colored.
NIGHT REpoRT.-Night cloudy and misty.
a colored man was struck on the head by an
other with brick at Petersburg and knocked
down but his asSailant has not yet been arrest
ed. The streets were as quiet as usual. Three
dodgers and two prisoners were at the station
house
l. o. O. F.-The following newly elected
officers of Sarepta Lodge, No. 46, |. 0. Q. T.,
were Installed last night, by Hugh Latham, p.
t.. NJ, assisted by number of Past Grands OF
Potomac Lodge C W. Jones' n. g.; +. +.
Padgett, " g. W. Campbell Secretary !;
John Field, Treasurer. The following appoint
ments we're made by the n. g.: r. S. to n:
c.. W. W. Sherwood, l.. S. to n. e., j. +.
Cook: Warden Jacob Heisler; Conductor, ID:
Beatty; In S. G. j ohm Payne; Out S. G. Fred
ludwck: r. S. s., Calvin Smith L. S. s.,
Henry Gray. The v d. made the following