Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-06
LOCAL NEWS.

FLAG RA1s1No.-A beautiful flag inscribed
with the names of GREELEY and Brown was
bosted to the masthead of the poll recently
erected at the foot of King street, last night,
on which occasion there was a large and en-
thusiastic meeting presided over by Lewis Nc
kenzie with Geo. r. Shinn as Secretary.
Mr. McKenzie upon assuming the duties OF
Chairman, made characteristic speech, short,
hut Ecetious, full Of good advice and recalling
"reminiscences of the past that elected frequent
and hearty applause; especially Was his reference
to the Coon. Killer,-the little cannon used on
the occasion-very happy, as recalling the days
OF A and the good old times OF the Wing and
Democratic parties At the conclusion OF MIR.
McK's. remarks the meeting was addressed, in
the order named. by DR.. Hill and MesSrs Y.
H. Peyton, d. L. Smoot, FL. Latham, II. ..
Claughton and w. A. Stewart all Of whom
made excellent speeches, urging vigorous
campaign for the overthrow of radlcalSm
showing the inconsistency of those Democrats
and Conservatives who would prefer Grant to
Greeley, in the present emergency; with some
good advice to the colored people, and stirring
appeals to all the friends Of reform to be up
and doing from now till election, 10 order to
redeem the South and the country from tyrany
anu QeSpOtlSll. AL the Speakers Hele 1iCqueuI
ly and heartily applauded.
The chairman aDuounced that Maj. S. j. e,
Moore, of Clarke county, would speak to night,
at the Assembly Rooms, and then pronounced
the meeting adjourned,
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE NJ. P. CHURCH
SERMON OF WILLIAM. U. HERBERT.-A
good congregation convened in the Methodist
Protestant Church last night, to hear the trial
sermon of William U. Herbert, candidate
for license to preach the gospel. The services
commenced by the singing OF the hymn COM
mencing, Salvation 0 the joyful sound = at
the conclusion Of which Mr.. Herbert lead IN a
tcrveut and impressive prayer. The hymn
commencing, 20. for thousand tongues to
sing" &c, was sung, after which Mr.. Herbert
announced for his text, Acts xvi chapter, part
OF the 3Uth and 3lst verses And said, slrS
what must do to be saved, and they said be-
icve on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou. shalt
be saved" The exordium consisted OF con-
else and accurate historic account of the clrcums
stances of the occasion, under which the Philip
plan jailor propouuded the question. The first
proposition discussed was Saivation; the second,
Salvation to be obtained constitutes a acork-
what must | do; the third. Salvation is a
PERSONAL work-what must 4 do; the fourth,
Salvation is obtained by faith III Christ Be
be saved:2' The sermon was au excellent one.
and did credit to the head and" heart OF the
speaker The pastor announced the hymn
commencing, Sinners obey the gospel word. -
The hymn was sung, concluding with the long
metre doxology, aud benediction,by Rev. DR..
killgore. 80 ..,-' - .-, s,1
The Quarterly Conference Immediately con-
vcned, and the Rev: y ames L. kiligore, u. D.,
proceeded to examine Mr.. Herbert, in accor
dance with the requirements OF the Constitution
aud Discipline of the Methodist Protestant
Church. The. examination was most thorough
and was we'll sustained. The vote was then
taken, and by a unanimous vote, William U.
Herbert was. licensed as a preacher Of Ythe
gospel, and recommended to the Pennsylvania
Annual Conference of the Methodist Protestant
Church, as a suitable person to be admitted to
membership 10 that body, and to be ordained
Deacon in the Church of God. ."~,
James R. Cation, the efficient deputy clerk
of the Corporation Court of this city, aud MIR.
Hezekiah Ward, were also deceased as exh hort
ers in the Church. - d 3" T. ~:",'s. ~.
PRINCE WILLIAM CoURT.--The August, or
quarterly term, Of the County Court Of Prince
William county, Judge Nico presiding met
yesterday The whole morning was occupied
in reducing the assessment OF lands IN the dit
terent townships. 80. ...a 7r.... tx
VIM. b. Garner; lately arrested in this city for
stealing two horses from Mr. Ward, of Prince
William, was indicted by the grand jury for
horse stealing, and fully committed to Jail to
answer that charge. at the next tern OF the
County Court -,,, r., ...,
Judge Chas. E. Sinclair was appointed and
sworn 10 as Commonwealth Attorney, Vce
j. G. Clark, resigned. ,.,,..t. 49, .. ...,-.-,
John NJ. johnson, of this city, qualified as
an attorney to practice in that Court -
During a recess Mr. James Williams native
of the county, but now resident OF this city,
made speech in favor Of Greeley and Brown.
r. S. Davis, a constable of that county,
brought suit against MIR. Ward to recover the
reward of $50 that he had offered for the ar
rest Of Garner, Indicted for horse stealing.
CHANGE OF ADVISER. 1t has become Gus.
tomary in the Postofhce Department at Wash
ington to notify the sitting member of Con
gress, if he agrees in political faith with the
Administration, of all changes proposed in his
district and to confer with him IN reference
thereto. In case the sitting member be of the
Opposition, - it is usual to select some proml-
nent gentleman OF, the district, of the Admins
traitor party, for the purpose of conference, &c.
Heretofore Hon. Lewis Mckenzie has been
the gentleman selected 10 this district, but OF
late the fOStnmee department mas Seiecteu
Mr.. James b. Sener Of Fredericksburg, to
consult about affairs here The detection to
Greeley among prominent Republicans here has
been so great that the Administration cannot
find a single gentleman in the, district with
whom it desires to advise concerning its APP
pointments, and has been compelled to seek
such an adviser outside Of the district, in Fred
ericksburg. $ . &C., - -
QUARANTINE. Theschooner Sophie Krantz,
on board of which there lately. occurred case
of smallpox, and for the arrest of Shosecaptain
warrant was issued for refusing to COMPLY
with the orders Of the Superintendent Police,
directing hun, to remove his. vessel from the
dock i'll which she was lying and anchor her 10
the stream cast off her lines from the lower