Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-10
Letters from, Fairfax Co.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
FAIRFAX q. H., VA, Dec. 9, 1S74-The
Right Rev. John Johns, the senior Bishop of
this Diocese, visited the church at this place
on Sunday last. The church building erected
prior to the war having been destroyed, levclled
to its fouHdation; and new one erected Oh its
site, and by the liberality of the congregation
and citizens, materially aided by friends abroad.
finished 10 plain but neat style, with a ca
pacity to seat comfortably at least TWO hundred,
the object of the Bishops visit was to conse-
crate this building. The Bishop entered the
front door OF the church at ii Clock, follow
ed by the rector, the Rev. John McGill, and
MIR. Frank Strlngfellow, now student OF the
| Seminary, where they were met-hy the Ward
ems OF the.Church. rhey proceeded up the right
aisle repeating alternately the twcnty-tourth
Psalm, to the chapccl, where the usual dctIca-
tory services were had, the sentence OF consc-
Grafton being read 10y the Rev. MIR. ,lcGii, ny
whom was also read the morning service, our
Ing which the ordinance OF baptism was admin
islered The Bishop taking the occasion and
the proceedings as the basis Vi his remarks, ;hen
delivered one of the most able, impressive and
| cuauent uiscOurseS that II has ever been our
good fortune To listen 10, enchanting the at
teution of his large audience Tor DEARLY one
hour After the address the rite Of corhrma-
ton was administered, ne regret TO say, there
being but one candidate. On Monday at l04
| o'clock similar services We're held at Christ
! Church, a new building recently erected near
| Chantlily, the Rev. Mr.. Davis, OF Lceshurg,
and his assistant, the Rev. Mr. Reed, being
present, in addition to those present here. The
Bishop taking for his text the lOth chapter OF
Hebrews and 23d verse, "Let US hold last the
profession of our faith withou, wavcriog, Tor
he is faithful that promised, preached Il con-
viucing aud powerful sermon. The coagEega.
tou here, too, was large, attentive and Intel
Iigent.
The Board Of Supervisors Of this county
have been 10 session since Monday last. They
are doing but little, it is hoped, for i! the bills
passed and levied are equal to the time taken
to pass npoa them, the poor taxpayer has
cause to tremble. But it is hoped that the
long session is suggested BY their early demise.
Y
FAIRFAX c. H., Dee 9, 1874. The wealth
er for the last week has been very pleasant,
except Sunday, when We had some rain.
The Episcopal Church here was dedicated
last Sunday by Bishop johns, who preached
an eloquent and appropriate sermon. The
church is a very fine one for the country, and
in fact it would reflect credit on city. \ large
congregation was present and one person was
confirmed. The next day Monday, the church
at Chantlly was also dedicated. The Bishop
preached a very fine sermon from the 23i verse
of the 10th chapter Of Hebrews. -Four persons
were then confirmed
Last evening our Debating Society met lo1
public debate. The question was, WAS Ma.
poleon patriot p On the affirmative SIDE were
MeSsrs. K r. Farr and H. Bads-iey; the
negative side Was represented by Ne>srS. II. VI.
Fairfax, +. W. Richardson aud +. z. Berk-
ley. The discussion wa, quite animated, aud
after lengthy argument upon both sides. the
Judges, Dr.. McWater and Messrs. Willie
Ayre and P. W. Thornton decided 10 the peg
alive The next question is Does temptation
lessen the baseness of crime. The affirmative
side is represented By MesSrs Richardson,
Mills, Berkcy aud R. Jones' and the negative
BIZ Messrs. G. Ford HawxhurSt NJ. d. Hall,
and DR.. Albert Fairfax. The debates are very
interesting both TO those who take part and
those who listen. Oae good testure is that the
ladies turn out en- maSse.
There is some talk Of our having thearlca!s
In few weeks
Our town moves on 10 It's silent serenity;
nothing disturbs its peaceful repose. Our jail
is empty save one cell, which is occupied by
the negro whom Sheriff Richard Broadwat
arrested in Washington for stealing Slr. How
ards oxen few days ago. More anon.
SoRREI.