Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-23

Petersburg on Thursday, Rev. R. n. Sledd
delivered to the Conference message from
the venerable Bishop Early, who is too feeble
to get up or walk without assistance. The
| Bishop felt that he was at peace with all man
kind aud his Maker, and ready to depart when
ever called hence. He had great faith in the
prayers of the saints, and desired to be remem-
bercd at the throne Of grace. He cherished
the warmest affection tor his brethren in the
Conference, aud greatly desired to be present
at the session, but would never again be able
to attend the Virginia Conference; whereupon
Il resolution of sympathy and interest in the
bodily and spiritual welfare, and that God may
| abundantly sustain and comfort him in his de-
| cllnlng years and at last vouchsate to his long
and useful life i peaceful and triumphant close,
was adopted unanimously.
Rev Benz Devany, the oldest member of
the Virginia Conference, was introduced and
received by unanimous vote.
The examination Of characters was proceed
ed with, and the ministers from the Charlottes-
vile. L%nchburg, Danve, Farmville, Peters
burg, Murtrc$boro aud Eastern Shore districts
were passed.
When the name of Rev. II. NJ Linney, Of
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siding Elder stated that certain ruuors were
ahoat relative to Mr. Lnncy's failure to pay
his debts and moved the appointment Of a com-
luittec OF inquiry. which was done.
The Bishop stated that he had received
letter relative to Il transfer Of Mr.. Lin
ncy to kcntucky -where he now is-with
recommendation for his transfer to that Con-
! ference.
Last night, in accordance with resolution,
Conference assembled in mass meeting, at
the Washington Street Church, to celebrate
the one hundrcdth anniversary of the lntroduc-
ton of Mclhodsm III Virginia The occasion
'v;ls one of great interest," and the church was
crowded. \ number Of speeches were made,
and several Of the older members of the Con.
ference testified rs to the progress Mcthodism
has made since their entrance into the minis
try. Bishop Paine presided and delivered
very interesting address.
CrLrEpER County E,ls-The visiting
sportsncn from Phllalcl phia and New jersey,
had very interesting trial Of their skill as
mark>mcn, in pigeon. shooting match on Jam,
SON. Hill, on Saturday. The match was cgh-
teen birds to each man, from spring trap, tif
teen yards rise, eighty yards bound; and re-
suited in Il tie between three Of the marksmen,
at thirteen birds, with the fourth only two birds
| behind The rise was reduced to fifteen yards
on account Of the binding snow storm which
prevailed at the time.
One of the most agreeable reunions, and
which reminded Us of the festivities frequent
anil usual III times gone by" came off on Tues
day evening. at Washington Hall, under the
auspices Of Major J. NJ. VI. Allan and Messrs.
Samuel NJ. and Thos. J. Morrow. To the hos
pitality. generosity aud liberallty Of these gentle
men, goodly company of Is were indebted for
partaking Of Il sumptucu> aud elegant banquet
and enjoying i feast Of wit and flow OF
soul
We are inf rmcd Ivy The Secretary of the
ton Iron Works Company have presented the
cd at twenty.three dollars.
Our County Court has been in session since
Monday but no business of general interest
to the public has been transacted. The trial Of
Corbin for the murder of Mccormick was con-
tinued to next term. -Cuipq,er OJserce.
SENT TO TIE pENlTENTIARY.- Charles f,
Warren. a New York lawyer, was sent to the
Pcuitcntiary this morning for FIVE years At
the July term Of the Hastings Court, William
Martin, William q. Austin, William H. Ben
sou, and Charles +. Warren, were convicted Of
obtaining money under false pretences from
| Gary street merchant, by representing that
they had tobacco in the hands of one Thomas
II. Williams. Martin, who pleaded guilty, and
the others were sent to the Penitentary for FIVE
years each at that time but Warren took an
appeal The Supreme Court has refused
writ of error, and superscdeas in his case.
| Warren is man Of fine address and command
| ing personal appearance, and expressed himself
satisfied with the decision, but was very 10th to
march through the streets with hand. cuffs.
| When captured he had about peck OF bogus
$40 gold pieces, which he threw into the basin.
| Some pieces were found scwcd into his pant
aloons. -Ricllnlond -NcWs.
"LEG-BAII.' THE Marion Herald says
Last week the cOuntertetcrs Vim. Ii. Stamp
er, of North Carolina, and Harold p. Scott, of
! this county: who were arrested in this place
last winter were brought before the y. s.
District Court, at Abingdon, for trial. Scott,
who had been released on ball. appeard and
was delivered into the custody of the court by
his bondsnan; but was permitted to 20 at large
until the court was ready to take up his case.
He staid in the town, until the trial Of Stamp
er was concluded but when the jury brought
in verdict of ''guilty' against his contrere,
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with sudden desire to get out of Abingdon;
and when the court was ready for him, there
was slight obstacle in the way Of his trial:
he couldn't be found, and has not been found
at the time of this writing His trial has
been indefinitely postponded
SAD ACCIDENT. We learn that Mr.. Thomas
| Huffman, youngest sou Of Mrs. Huffman vivid
owl who resides in Harmony Hollow, about
seven miles from Front Royal, lost his life,
on Saturday evening last. under the following
painful circumstances: Thomas and his broth
er Joe, (who carried loaded gum were re-
turning from work on the mountain. In get
ting over brush lence-Thonas, unen-
numbered, got about fteeen steps ahead
Joe stumbled and fell In falling the gun
was discharged, aud nearly the whole load of
shot entered the heart Of his brother Thomas,
killing him instantly. The melancholy affair
cast a gloom over the whole neighborhood.