Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-02
LOCAL NEWS.
DEATH OF DIR. JAMES G. HIL.-This gen
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DEATH OF DIR. JAMES G. HuL.-This gen
tleman died suddenly at bis residence, on Col
umbus street, about o'clock this morning af-
ter . brief illness. Up to the time of bis sud-
den demise he was supposed to be in conva-
descent condition, and the evening before he
took considerable exercise by walking on the
verauda OF bis house. This moroing he arose
at an early hour. and whilst passing along the
porch, was seized with tantiog spell which
Frustrated him to the floor Mrs. Hill imme,
diately fastened to bis assistance, when he re-
quested pillow to be brought, which being
placed uoder his head, be put bis hand on bis
side and exclaimed, My heart, my heart"
and Immediately expired DR.. Hill was ma
tive of Louisiana, graduate Of medicine, and
surgeon in the Southern army, but gave up
the practice Of bis profession at the close of
the war,and has ever since resided 10 this city,
where he has been engaged 10 various pursuits.
Dr. Hill was we'll known as politician. and,
10 the election for President of the Uoted
States in 1867. he was Presidential! Elector
on the Seymour and Blair ticket, was can
didate for nomination before the Conservative
Convention, 10 this District, to the Forty-third
Congress, and was, quite recently, a candidate
for the position of City Sergeant. He wrote
much upon political subjects. and was con-
tributcr to several Medical Reviews. DR.. Hill
possessed much and varied information, and
was conspicuous for his frank and open nature,
kindly disposition and generous qualities, which
attracted around him large circle of friends,
who, in common with bis bereaved family, will
deeply lament bis death. His funeral will take
place tomorrow from his late residence, and
his remains will be inferred at the family bury
ing ground at Newngton, in Fairfax county.
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The UNION REVIVAL SERVICES, we're we'll
attended again yesterday. 1t was delightful
evening for the open air services, and it was
pleasant to see mothers bringing there even
their little children, and coming In their every
day dress. The audience gave thoughtful at.
tention to the discourse on the young ruler who
came to Jesus bat went away sorrowiul because
he loved his riches more than his God.
1t is believed that precious seeds Of divine
truth are beirg sown in these meetings, some
OF which are seen to spring up at once to the
encouragement aud joy Of Gods people, and
many others, it is confidently hoped will result
10 the bringing in Of fruit for many days, aud
even years to come.
THE STRAND The appearance of the Strand
was more inactive to-day than it has been for
long time past No vessels were 10 the
stream, no large coasters at the coal Wharves,
while, also. there were but few canal boats,
Friday being the day here that corresponds
With Sunday at Cumberland, 30 steamers,
except the ferry boats, at the piers, the carts
and drays standing still, and little or nothing
being done at the Corn Exchange. Indeed,
we're it not that relatively the same condition
OF affairs exists almost everywhere else 10 the
country, the appearance of the Wharves this
morning would have been disheartening.
COUNTY TREASURER John B. Syphax,
colored, who was elected treasurer of Alexau-
dria county last May, having failed to obtain
the amount OF security required by the official
bond, up to twelve o'clock last night, Judge
Sangster, who had remained In the city for the
purpose Of affording him the last moment al
lowed 10y law, this morning rendered the ap-
pointment to Mr.. Jefferson lacey, who has
signlhed bis intention Of accepting the position,
and will give the necessary bond and enter at
once upon the duties of the office.
Police REpoRT.-Affars at police head
quarters continue unusually quiet, even for
that quie, place. Mary Kelley was before the
Mayor this morning, charged with sending an
indecent and obscene letter to Mrs. Phillips
and was ined and bound over to keep the
peace for so doing. Two boys hailing from
Washington, arrested for vagrancy, who said
they had run away from home to avoid whip
ping for bathing without their parents co.,
sent. were discharged upon promise to return
to Washington.
PROPOSED REGATTA. AT late meeting of
the yachtmen Of Washington at which Mr. g.
A. Sheckels presided, arrangements were made
tor regatta to come off on the Potomac on
Wednesday next, It'll instant. 1t is the desire
OF the District yachtmen that the yachtmeu Of
Philadelphia and Baltimore should pariici pate
10 the projected regatta, and it Is expected
that not only will the cities Of Washington
Alexandria and Baltimore be- represented, but
the city of Philadelphia.
ExcURsIoNs.-Tbe Sunday School of the
Baptist Church went on an excursion to Mar
shall Hall, to-day, on the steamer Mary Wash
ington. 1t was attended, in addition to the
members OF the school, by large number of
the young ladies and gentlemen of the city.
The steamer Vanderbilt passed by here, yes
terday, going and returning. having on board q
large party from Richmond who were making
an excursion to Washington.
A WRONG IMPRESSION. We are glad to
learn that the Ella Lewis who received an in
jury at Carlins Springs, while attending the
excursion Of the NJ. 4. Church South. is not
the little Annie Lewis, as some have thought,
who is to give her inimitable deIineations at
the concert by the Methodist Protestant Sab
bath School tonight, in Peabody Hall. Her
unique Opening address" will be delivered at
eight clock
SEED PLANTED IN GOOD Soil. The resi-
dents Of the neighborhood Of the tunnel are SO
deli hted with the late noticeable improvement