Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-16
LOCAL NEWS.

president In the cnalr.
After the usual opening religious exercises,
the Secretary read the minutes of the Novem-
Der meeting which were approved.
The Executive Committee reported the
names Of the following persons for active mem
bcrship, and they were elected: VIM. Haynes,
Nj. E. Church, and VIM Lyles, NJ. E. Church,
South.
The report of the General Secretary was re-
ceived, read and accepted.
Reports from the various activities exhibit
iug the usual interest and effect in each, we're
made and accepted.
a communication enclosing Constitution and
Bylaws of the Virginia Prison Reform As
sociation," was read by the Corresponding
Secretary, and the chairman Of the Committee
on j all was instructed to forward all necessary
information In regard to the institution here,
according to the programme laid down 10 the
circular. to Pike Powers, esq, General Secre-
tary, Richmond, Va.
The amendments to the Constitution With
regard to 6nance, proposed at the November
meeting, were taken up from the table and
passed
the President announced the standing COM
mittees for the ensuing year, simply continuing
those made ct the May meeting OF this year.
An amendment to the Constitution requir
ing the General Secretary to make his annual
report at the May meetings of the Association,
was ordered to lie over until the next meeting
The resignation of Z. j. Dempsey as Treas
urer was received, and on motion was accepted,
and VIM. A. Moore unanimously elected to fill
the vacancy.
A communication from the Richmond Asso-
cialioa was read, requesting this Association to
send three delegates to the proposed State
Convention to be held in Richmond on Decem-
Der II, 1874 accepted, and MeSsrs. O'Neal,
Beadle and Hill we're appointed delegates to
said Convention.
The Executive Committee was appointed by
the President TO make Arrangements for the
anniversary meeting of tho Association on the
18th of January. 1875. and the President to act
as chairman Of said committee; it was also sug-
gestcd that the clergy of the city take charge
of the meeting.
The President announced the death of Mr..
Chas. Whittlesey with appropriate remarks
upon the lite aud character of the deceased,
aud on motion, Messrs. Beade and E. f.
Wilmer aud Rev. }. S. Boyer were appoint
ed committee to draft resolutions in memoir.
am and that they be spread upon the minutes.
1t was determined to hold preparatory prayer
meetings 10 the churches for the anniversary,
and that the special subject for the first shall
be for Gods blessing upon the clergy OF the
city.
On motion, the Methodist Episcopal Church
South was selectad, and next Tuesday night at
half past seven O. clock the time for the hold
ing Of said meeting
The General Secretary was requested to give
proper notice of the same in the daily papers.
The meeting then adjourned after singing
the hymo commencing "Jesus | my Cross have
Taken,' and the members were dismissed with
the benediction pronounced by Rev. MIR.
Boyer.
ATTEMPTED SwINDLE.-The schooner Ann
Rambo traded occasionally to this city, and was
we'll known in these waters The Norfolk Vir-
ginan says: Some time since We announced
that Captain Sanford Agent of the Board oil
Underwriters, bad reached the CITY to procure
tug aud diver to inspect the wreck OF toe
schooner Ann Rambo, reported sunk off the
coast of North Carolina, near Bogue inlet, with
valuable cargo on board. The tug ADD diver
returned on Sunday night, and report having
found the schooner sunk in the place mention
ed, between New River and Rogue inlet, but
In place OF the valuable cargo of cotton, cop
per, &C., she was loaded with barrels of mud.
The schooner is small one, and having Sc
cured un insurance policy for $4,000, on her
cargo. when she cleared from New River inlet,
the fact Of her being lost created some suSpl-
cion as to the manner of her taking off. The
facts 10 the case will soon be developed, tor
Captain Sanford has gone on North.
CHURCH IMPROVEMENTS The Southern
Churchman says: 1.-The outside of St. Paul's
church, Alexandria, has been in the hands OF
the workmen for some weeks. They will soon
make this church look neat as can be. About
year ago the inside was frescoed ADD several
stained glass windows placed 10 position.
Christ church, Alexandria, contem plates en-
largng its chapel, making it two stories high
(for the benefit of its schools) and otherwise
improving it. ;,
me1ous repairs both outside and inside. The
Vestry are indebted to the ladies for raising
$1,000, with which the roof has been rendered
tight, the walls frescoed, the building painted
and carpcted and new chancel furniture pro-
cured The congregation is worshippiug 10
the lecture-room, but will be 10 the church
Cd. W on Christmas morning.
CORPORATION CoURT-Judge E. H. Lone
presidino. douglass & Bro vs.. GahaD ct ais;
IN chancery; case argued and submitted to
Court.
George Johnston VS.. George K. Wilmer; in
chaocery; demurrer and answer to bill hled by
defendant.
Wilmer vs.. Johnston; in chaucery; amended
bill filed.
Cochran vs.. Thomas, &C.; in chancery; rule
against James Grigg to show cause why re-
ceiver should not be appointed.
McVeigh vs. Wilmer, &C.. in chaucery; or
der of reference.
McFarlain VS.. McFarlaiu, &c; in chaucery;
removed to Circuit Court.
1t was ordered that Court be adjourned till
Court 10 course.
SUIT FOR DAMAGES. -Paymaster James n.
Carpenter, u. s. Navy, yesterday, by Mes,rs.
Bradley & Duvall, entered suit in Washing
ton against the Potomac Steamboat Company
for $1,000 damages. He charges that on the
10th of November last he took passage on the