Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-05
Letter from Fairfax Comfy.

Correspondence OF the Alexandria Gazette,
FAIRFAX q. H., Aug. Sit may not be un-
acceptable to the readers OF the Gazette to be
advised occasionally of the times here abouts.
There is such disposition generally to croak;
to complain almost of everything and every
body, that one feels like directing attention to
the bright side Of the picture, if possible to
dspel the dark shadows. Recently We have
been entertained, and hope profed by Sc
ries of most excellent, impressive, and practical
sermons preached by the Rev R T. Davis, of
Leesburg. The Episcopal Church can bost Of
but few better preachers certainly of no better
man 10 or out Of the ministry The Methodist
Church South here is supplied by men able
and eloquent, who, With the Rev John Nc,
Glll, loved by all) OF the Episcopal Church,
give opportunity for religious instruction aud
ENTERTAINMENT rarely enjoyed by any commuo-
lty. Herein is cause for happiness.
Inc recent rains have so frightened the face
OF the lanu, started vegetation, improved The
corr and potato crops, and started the grass on
inc medoWs and pasture fields, as to gladeu
the heart of all reasonable men. IT'S true the
grass crop was short, but there is much to make
amends Tor this. Al abundant crop of fodder
and tall pasture will 60 far TO supply the short
nay crop. There were many fine crops of wheat
10 tins county, good grain and fair yield. Iu
all this there is much more for rejoicing than
Tor complaint
The health of our community. too. is m ,st
excellent. With the exception of single tam.
lily with them we sympathize) there has been
zone seriously afflicted. Ali have cause to re-
Jolce and be thankful. The family OF the Rev.
MIR. Joyce, of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
las been afflicted with diphtheria but of mid
character aud 20 deaths.
W hlle speaking of the good let me not for
get the, if not evil, bitter; allude to politics.
Candidates for the Legislature are active and
numerous. The late delegate R. II. Cuckerille
is willing to sacrifice bis personal comfort at
home, his profession aud his farm, to serve his
constituents. b. NJ. Lowe, of Dranesvie town
ship, who was lieutenant in the 9Th regiment
10 the late war, has signi6ed his willingness to
spend next winter in Richmond 10 the service
OF The people II they shall, through the proper
ip constituted means, nominate him. W. r.
| Mllian also Is before the people and 10 the
hands OF his friends, ready to unfur the Con-
serVatlVe banner and bear 1t through the can
va>s 70 victory or defeat. There are other
'Rlchmonds IN and to come into the field if
not Tor the nomination, as Independents. Among
those spoken of, or who are speaking for them
selves, are DR.. J. R. Pugb, of CenIreville dis
trct, and Dir. Barnum, of Falls Church Who
Is the comlug man, or who is likely to win, it
is Impossible to tel. Your correspondent thinks
sowe one who is not seeking the place but Will
be sought; who has not asked the dear people
Tor their support, but whom they will seek.
The Farmer and News" under the cloak
OF "lndependeut, is doing much to unite the
Conservative party II the party can stand its
attempts TO break it up without uniting as one
man, Its elements are more dscordant than
suppose.
We are having plenty of rain, good, ripe,
fresh, vegetables, and a good time generally.
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