Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-21
Fourth, of July nj DrancsviIIe. Va.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
EVANSVILLE, July l2.-On Friday, the 18th
inst, there was festival here, the proceeds of
which are to be applied to repairing Liberty
Church in this village. The church is situated
upon eminent ground in beautiful grove Of
large spreading oaks. In the grounds which sur
round and belong to the church are Included
about two and half acres of laud, which we're
kindly given many years ago by Major James
Coleman, and decided to party Of gentlemen
in trust for the purpose Of erecting church,
under whose roof it was distinctly understood
every denomination should have the right to
worship; hence the name Of Liberty. About
twenty years ago the church was rebuilt aud
enlarged aud afforded u place OF worship that
every uember and citizen felt proud OF, but
during the late unpleasantucss that SO much
disturbed our country, our church fell a victim
to those who seemed to take pleasure III des-
truyiDg just such things as We would thi ok no
other set Of meu upon earth would, and they
so demolished and detaced the church that il
now stands but Il wreck of its former SELF
Uuder the shady trees that form the grove that
decorates the grounds III their last sleep, lie
members vi hundred families. Hero sleep
men from the north, who removed here years
before the war, and purchased and improved
laud<: reared aud educated their children; who
took their last earthly view OF the rcmalns OF Il
beloved father 10 old Liberty grove In this
glOve fathers have buried their darling boys;
mothers have bade fond farewell to devoted
daughters; here sisters and brothers, by death,
have made final parting. Under these trees
little ones hearts have ached with sorrow and
their little eyes been bGdlmmed with tears when
they have turned from the graves Of fond par
EMS aud set OUT upon the path OF an orphan
that leads through cold, uucharitable and
frleudless world, unprotected and uncarcd for
by all save him who ''Sutfcreth not sparrow
to fall to the ground without bis notice. 10
the walls Of the old church, (oid sauctuary)
(many insight exclaim. ooh hallowed spot to
memory dear; here years and years ago min.
s1crs Who had then grown old in Gods service
(aud have long since ID an other land marched
to the bidding well done, enter thou in,
pointed sinners to the lamb OF God that taketh
away the sins Of the world. Men and women
that are growing old in years, and who worship
here, here at this old enchanted altar, where
Jesus still suffers Ills spirit to mlnglc with the
gully for the pardon of their sins, were led
Whcu children by christian parents to the fold
OF mercy; where there was Il balm for the little
soul that was sick with sin. From long assocla-
lious with the old church and its grounds,
every one in this viciHiIy feel greatly interest
cd III the effort made to repair the church, and
it is unnecessary to say the purpose for which
persons met on the Fourth Instant proved
grand success. At two O'Clock asumptuouS
dinner was spread, after which refreshments OF
all kinds were served by the fair hands OF ladies':
Gou bless them, without their assistance and
presence nothing eau be bright nor successful.
ar h., Nnthn ISt
South, was present greeting all in his pleasant
social manner. 70 him are We all Indebted for
what VIC will soon have, neat and respectable
house of worship His first sermon was here
preached; he put the ball in motion. and has
kept it rolling until nearly all is accom- llshcd.
Rev. Mr.. Clemmcus, OF the Nj. h. Church,
was also present, and partook freely OF the en-
joyments OF the day. Capt. S. L. Dushane, OF
Mississippi, who few years ago married one
of the bellies of our village, aud who spends his
! summers at his beautiful residence not far off.
was also present The captain is plous social
gentleman and forms friends wherever he
goes Long may he live, aud may summer
roll swiftly around that we may have him with
u.s. Old DR.. WIN. B. Day, leading member
Of the church. who is personally acquainted
with almost every member OF both the Baitl-
more aud Virginia Conferences, was also pres,
H..
has practised here for more than forty years;
is beloved and respected by all as the life OF all
social gatherings, and 10y his Own example
proved to all present at dinner 1t was not at all
dangerous for any one upon such an occasion to
eat Just as much as they wanted. MIR. Henry
is the right man 10 the right place, aud much
good will result from his mission here. We
hope to be able to retain his services for years
to come, and that he may not be induced to
leave US either for strawberries or greenbac
The wheat harvest is ended, aud there is
much over an average yield in this section.
The late rains have much improved the grass
and oats, aud from the present prospect We
shall have fair crop Of both.
l have. understood the amount raised by the
dinner aud subscription on the Fourth amounts
to fraction less than four hundred dollars
''How is that for high p for people who
few years ago were left without home,
horse, COW, Il pig or dollar! On these
Southern people Nothing eau defeat them
Give me home in the South and | am happy.
EVANSVILLE.