Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-14
LOCAL n EWS.

IMMIGRATION-At meeting OF the Com
merca Exchange Association held this morn
ing, President R. Nj. Lawson, in the chair
the following communication was read aud re-
celved:
ALEX NDK1A. VA, July s, 1874.
To The President and Members of the CONNER
ciat Exchange Of Aiecaadria, Virginia:
Gentlemen: The British Protective lmmigra-
ton Association of Northern Virginia solcl-
tous for great results to accrue Grom the move
ment they have begur) to the city of Ale1an-
dri. in particular and Northern Virginia gener-
ally, BY an increased trade, which they conf
nifty believe can BIO secured through u gener-
Gus support Of their laocrs, respectfully ask your
most earnest consideration of the following:
Our grand obie t is to secure the colonization
of British Immigrants, who, by their capital,
energy and skill, will build up our waste places
and bring from barrenne = fruittulness which
shal give new life and vigor to the
trade OF our city,, inspiring hope IN the
merchant where doubt and forebodlngs
n exist, enabling the mechanic to ply
his art with renewed energy, confident OF sue
cess, and laying foundation for superstruc
ture Of manufacturing interests of which We
shall hereafter be proud. That all this can be
done by thu comb ned efforts of all classes OF our
cltiZans we do not entertain DOUBT
as an association we need the moral support
of every ci,z'n, but our immediate want is the
substantial u d of all who can contribute rs lu-
d!vduals or corporations.
We, therefore, appeal TO you to give Us IN
your business capa.lty unequlvoc:lly your sup
port by contributions OF funds to our treasury
and By your cordial endorsement of our plan OF
imm, grafton to the public. Fully realizing tho
magnitude of he work before US, we intend to
apply ourselves with urdsunted purpose and
untiring energy, looking for glorious result as
the only reward OF our lsbors.
We remain your obedleit servants,
John f. Masters, William Cogan,
Jol n Brown Andrew Low,
Thos j. Mehatf.y, Sam. B. Worslcy,
Vim Adams N, Joseph Markh I'M,
VIM Gibson, W. b. Mcclure,
Geo Hutton.
Executive Committee.
After due coDsilera,iau, the following reso-
.utious were submitted by MIR. Geo. 4. Hill,
aud unanimously adopted:
Resolved That the efforts OF the British
Protective Immigration Society OF Northern
Virginia" TO invite and encourage colonization
IN this vciuty meets with the hearty approval
of this Association.
Resolved, That We hereby pledge the Society
not only our sympathy, but practi Cal aid to the
furrherapce Of its Objects
The meeting then adj 'urned.
The CoLoRED BEECHER notwithstanding
the deposition of Rev. r. 5. Laws from his
charge of the coIored Baptist church at Airing
ton, on account of his following too rigldly the
preccpts of his distinguished exemplar, Rev.
Henry Ward Beecher, he performed the cere-
mony of baptism last Sunday morning as usual,
and in the afternoon attempted to administer
the Communion. This, however, was too much
for the deacous who had deposed him, and
though the Communion table was set and had
upon il the bread aud wine he was forbidden
to touch them He persisted, and was sus
taincd by sume Of the assembled congregation,
but the friends of the deacons rallied and such
row was kicked up in the church that JUS
tice of the Peace had TO be sent for, who had,
in order TO quell the disturbance, which, by
that time threatened serious consequences, to
command his constables to dispense the mob,
drive them out of the building, and close the
church. Yesterday morning both sides engag-
ed in the difficulty obtained warrants for the
arrest Of their opppuedts, and in the afternoon,
wheu the case was tried before Justices AnslI
Waters aud Benjamin Austin, all the parties
implicated were held uuder bonds for their APP
pearauce at the next term Of the court for 10
dctment by the grand jury.
Police REPORT. The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since yes