Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-05

DEATH OF RoBr. BENTLEY, SR-Mr Ro-
bert Bentley, ST., another Of our oldest and
most worthy citizens. died at the residence of
his nin-law, DIR. \. r, Mott, on Monday
morning last, in the Slst year of his age. Mr..
Bentley was born in lIccsburg in l1S2, and had
resided in this town aud vicinity throughout
his long life, with the exception OF two years OF
his earl y manhood spent in the office OF the
Alexandria Gazette. then edited By Thornton
4 Snowden. For many years he was one OF
our largest and most successful merchants. but
abandoning his mercantile pursuits about TWEEN
ty five years ago, he retired to his farm few
miles from town, where he continued TO reside.
until harrasSed by the ravagos OF the soldiers
10 the late war; he sought rest and quiet among
his children here, and with whom he died as
stated above. Mr.. Bentley was an active and
intelligent business man-and conducted his
affairs with prudence, ability, and eminent sue
CESS. He lived to ripe old age, possessing to
the last the confidence and esteem of all who
rous friends, and large family of children,
grand children and great grand children 50 d.
rect dcscendants-to mourn thier loss Mr. B. was
a soldier in the war of 1872, and for number of
years a member of the Masonic Fraternity.
His funeral took place at O'Clock Tuesday
evening, services were conducted by Rev. w.
W. Williams, through whose Ministerial la
bors the old gentleman was a few years ago 10
duced to seek and and find THE pearl of great
price, and by whom he was admitted into the
church. His remains were borne to their final
resting place in Union Cemetery by three Of
his grand sons, and three of his grand sons in
law.-Lecsbug Mirror.
CLIFTON, FAIRFAX County "A c0rrcspon
dent of the Washington Chronicle returning
from the Virginia Springs stopped at Clifton
on the O., a. 4 MIR r. and writes thus: 'The
Clifton House, though very near the Orange
and Alexandria railroad, stands in the midst OF
richly wooded and veTdant country surround
ed by beautiful hills. 1t is quiet, orderly, un-
pretending home, where good rooms nice beds,
fresh milk, fruit, and vegetables are found in
abundance, and where a kind and courteous
host does all in his power to promote the en-
young people are charmed with the scenery
and society OF this region, and greatly enjoy the
pleasant rides and drives and rustic amuscmcnts
of the season, while the more grave contcm
plate with interest the neighboring country,
which has been made memorable by the mourn
full achievements Of the battle field. Manassas,
Centrcville, Jenna, Nc, are within circuit
ola few miles. Two trains daily from Wash
ington, and further north, bring news from the
busy world, so that the weary loi;erers at this
loop. hole of retreat can read Their papers on
these pleasant porches almost as early as their
city friends, and hear the stir of the great
Babel without feeling the crowd. ;" Some
scientific gentlemen among the recent guests of
the Clifton House pronounce the atmosphere
of the region peculiarly dry and clear, and
especially suited to those suffering from hay
asthma Our city gentlemen will find relief from
the confinement of the city by availing of the
evening trains of Saturday, which reach Clifton
before p. II. and return at a. III. on Mon
day.
SUSPICIOUS The attention of the police
authorities has been called to the circumstances
attending the death Of Joseph Martin, farmer
living near Atlcc's station, which occurred Oh
Monday last. Martin went to the circus on
Friday, and was known to be then intoxicated.
He then started to drive his market cart home
When he arrived there it vas discovered that
he had received severe blow on the head, of
which however he was unable TO give any &C.
count. The wound being painful, physician
was sent for, but the patient continued to grow
worse until he died, on Monday morning. 1t
is stated that when Martin got home bis money
and all the articles placed in the cart before he
started from Richmond were missing. Itch.
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