Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-21

Mr.. John FreelanG, of Richmond: died on
Saturday from congestion of the brain, caused
by taking an overdose of laudanum.
Col. Andrew Beirne, died at bis residence:
in Monroe county, West Va, on Thursday last
aged about II years.
John R. Ludlow, who is well and favora bly,
known to many Of our citizens, is the Conser-
vative candidate for Mayor of Norfolk.
Fine rains have recently fallen at Stanton,
and other places in Augusta county.
There was a delightful and refreshing rain in
Richmond last Saturday.
Letter from Hamilton. LOudOun Co.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
HAMILTON, Va. May POI promised to
give you a report of the meeting of the patrons
Of the ''Old Dominion Cheese Factory, which
was to have been held here on Saturday, but
there is nothing to report. Owing to bad
weather orlack of interest," judge the latter
there was not a quorum present.
1t is a pity to allow anything that promises
to be of lasting benefit to a community to fail
for want OF cooperation: but 50 it is. In another
wear "Old Dominion Cheese will be a thing of
the past. We have in the neighhorhood OF
Lincoln u butter factory, making from - to
100 lbs OF butter three times a week, and the
parties supporting it former patrons of the
cheese factory. Others in the immediate neigh
borhood are shipping milk TO Washington. a
house divided against itself cannot stand. 1t
is easy to predict the result.
At a meeting Of the Friends of Temperance
Sunday morning, in the church at this place;
able speeches were made by David Carr and
G. W. Hoge, esqs., in support OF the cause.
This is IA thriving place for Temperance socle-
| ties.
Next to the Temperance organization stands
the Hamilton Coruet Band 1t too bids fair
to be a success. Under the leadership of Prof.
Turner Of Stanton, and Prof. Taylor of this
place, it has made rapid strides in music, and
though but a few months have elapsed since 1t
was organized, it has given two successful con-
certs, and was one OF the principal attractions
of the "Red Mems parade Of the 10th inst.
1t proposes giving another concert soon.
The work on the railroad extension is rapid
ly progressing, the gap at the depot IS closed,
and the line for several hundred yards will
soon be ready for the rails.
We had a refreshing shower Of rain Satur-
day afternoon and night, but not enough to
benefit the waters. MARTIN.
CoSGREss.-In the Senate yesterday Mr..
Hamlin offered a resolution for the expulsion
from the reporters gallery Of the Associated
Press employee, whom Senator Conkllng re-
Gently denounced, and who accuses that gen.
tlemau Of making statements that are absolute.
" false. The present consideration OF the re-
solution was objected to-. Mr.. Blair delivered
a speech against the bill continuing the Presi-
dents power to suspend the writ of habeas
corpus in the late insurrectionary States. In
the House of Representatives some important
business was transacted. Mr.. Dawes got the
Tariff bill out of the hands of the Committee
Of the Whole, and it was passed by a vote of
147 to 81. The Senate resolution to adjourn
the session on May Goth, which the Senate
wanted to have returned so that it might ex-
tend the time, was adopted, so that both
present Congress on that day. The reporter of
the General Buell. court of inquiry was author
lied to rewrite his notes of the proceedings
| Mr.. Butler desired to introduce a resolution
calling on the President tor information as to
whether Sir Stafford Northcote was truthful
in saying that a promise had been made that the
claims for indirect damages should not be pre-
scented in the arbitration provided for by the
Treaty of Washington, but the resolution was
| objected to and went to the Committee on
Foreign Relations.
In THE PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL ASSEM-
Blu dG lelCuluOuu, VII OdIulOdy, lCCfs LIZ
Thompson, delegate from the Associate Re-
formed Synod, was introduced, and ex.
tended to the Assembly Christian salutation
on behalf of the body which he represented.
He alluded touchingly to the history of the
two churches and to their common faith, as
we'll as to the few points in which they differ.
He spoke of his own denomination as weak In
numbers, but strong in the faith and thorough
" Presbyterian. They number seventy minis
tiers, aud have a prosperous theological semina-
ry and a college. In conclusion, he wished the
Assembly and those whom be represented
Gods speed. His remarks were heard with
deep and respectful attention.
Rev. Dr.. WEIGH, the Moderator, briefly and
happily replied to DR.. Thompson, cordially
reciprocating on behalf Of the General AS
sembly the good wishes expressed by the
representative Of the Synod. AS the two
| churches were one in faith and doctrine, he
saw no reason why they should not be one in
organic union. and he longed to see the day
when that union should be accomplished. In
conclusion, he grasped the hand Of DR.. Thomp,
son and said, My brother-here is our hand
and here is our heart-God bless you and
yours"
SUNSET Cox is always ready to answer a
question. See how be answered one in the
House last Thursday. He had made some re-
marks against a protective tariff:
Mr.. killinger: Will the gentleman from
New York allow me to asked him a question?
Mr.. Cox: If the gentleman will ask in in
telligeDt one.
Mr.. Killioger: 1t is, whether with the views
you express you will support a protectionist
candidate for President?
MIR. Cox: | will answer the gentleman's
n,,action hv n1ntipr tI1rther frhm rho 1ot.or T
have read:
''Greeley is carrying everybody here. All
parties are for him. Although a protectionist,
&C., he is considered au honest man, and is
demoralizing the present Administration"
Laughter.
MIR. Stevenson: Send that letter to the
clerks desk to be read.
Mr.. Cox: No, sir. 1t is strictly private and
confidential Laughter. J