Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-18
VIRGINIA NEWS

In the annual report of Bishop Johns to The
Episcopal Council at Norfolk, he Condemned
the growing indulgence 10 round dances among
COMMITMENTS in the Episcopal Church.
The stone-cutters at work on the Disciples
Church. at Richmond, Va. yesterday struck
The demand was refused aud other workmen
sent for.
Messrs. W. p. Davis & Co.'S, tobacco factory
in Petersburg was destroyed by fire on Thurs
day including large quantity OF tobacco and
manufacturing material belonging to the firm.
The Shenandoah Democrat says. the towns
are heading of the cities. Extra -four is ten
dollars barrel and wheat is shipped here
| from Alexandria.
Rawley Springs, II mi'e, West Of Harrison
burg, will be open for the reception of visitors
on the lst of June.
CONGRESS- In the Senate yesterday the
House resolution for an adjournment on June
Sd was sent to the Finance Committee. Mr..
Scott called up his bill extending until March
18th the time in which the President may s,ls-
pend the writ Of habeas corpus in the late IN
Surrectionary States. and spoke Ia favor Of it
as being necessary for the suppression Of the
ku- klux The West Point and Indian APP
preparation bills were passed. In the House
Of Representatives several amendments to the
Tariff bill we're adopted The important ones
were to admit free OF duty materials used in
the construction of ships aud to take from
bonded warehouses ships, stores under the
same conditions.
EPISCOPAL CoUScIL.-On the second day.
the annual Reports of Bishop Johns and Whit
tie were read. The discussion OF the long pro-
| ,bo, of no
Diocese being then the order of the hour,
it was inaugurated by its mover. the Rev.
James Grammer, of Jefferson, in a brief and
pointed speech urging its adoption. The
change proposed contemplates the public ex-
pulsion of offenders from communion instead
of the private communication now provided
by the Rubric.
The Presbyterian General Assembly met 10
Richmond on Thursday and was opened with a
sermon By Rev Dr. w S. Plumer The ser
mon showed that age has not yet begun to
dim his splendid intellect. After the sermon,
the only business Of importance was the cleo
ton of DR.. Welch, Of Arkansas moderator.
Delegates are present. from every Prcsbytery
connected with the body.
The Agent of the Cunard line has received
information of the loss of the steamer Tripoll.
from Liverpool for Boston. The TripoIi went
ashore on South Tuskar Rock, off CarnoSor
Point, on the Irish coast Her crew and pas
sengers were all saved but the vessel will be a
total loss. \ little Of the cargo can be saved.
COMMUNICATED.
Ivy HILL CEMErERY.-At this pleasant sea-
son of the year an afternoon stroll to this truly
lovely spot will afford pleasure to any one.
Il T. L. - Ia,
the views from the roads leading to them are
exquisite, and have been pronounced by trav-
oilers to be equal to any of similar character
in this country or in Europe The grounds of
the Cemetery seem equally divided between
hill and valley. small stream winding its way
lazly through the latter, and the whole ground
closely studded with various kinds OF forest
trees, many Of them large and handsome.
From the most elevated portions OF the grounds
can be distinctly seen the city Of Washington:
the Potomac river up and down for many miles.
and the Maryland shore, while Immediately in
front. at the foot of the hills, lies our own
beautiful city To the West can be seen the
Episcopal Seminary, Chapel: High School and
many handsome residences; while in every d.
rection are hill-sides and valleys in the highest
state of cultivation. 10 addition to the many
striking monuments which have been in the
grounds for years back, several have been erect
ed within the last month or two. and among
them the writer noticed one to the memory of
Lord Bryant Fairfax, who died upwards of a
century ago. 1t seems unfortunate, indeed,
strange, that a spot so beautifully adapted by
nature to the purposes for which it was dcdl-
Gated should have the appearance of neglect on
the part of its managers-not one half OF the
enclosure up: the receiving vault 10 dllap-
dated condition, and the roads and walks not
sufficiently defined Cannot the managers or
the lot owners devise some means Of enclosing
and putting the vault and grounds in a better
condition? There is certainly no spot within
miles of this city that in uatural beauty can
compare to it as a resting place for the dead
and should our city continue to increase IN bus
mess and population (of which there can be no
doubt every lot will meet with ready sale
Mr.. Fitzgerald, the Superintendent, seems to
be doing all in his power to improve and make
the grounds look WELL He is skilful gardener
and workman, and admirably suited to the po-
sition, but the managers cannot expect to keep
such man without fair compensation tor his
services. What is the present financial cond,
ton of the upany? Cannot it be reorganized
and persons selected who will take an interest
in the matter, spend money in making neces-
sary improvements, aud thereby add to the ma
tural advantages and attractions OF the place.
ONE WHO WILL AID.