Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-17

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WoodIawn Farmers Club.
A general notice of the last meeting of this
club, written by a valued correspondent, was
published in the Gazs,te the day after the
meeting was held; but the following is the
official notice prepared by the secretary
This organization convened, pursuant to ad.
lournment, at the house of Charles Baeoger,
on Saturday last. A large number of mem
bers, with their wives and children, we're pres
ent, making another of those agreeable re-
unions for which this section has become quite
famous. The president, with his usual puoc-
tuallty, was prepared to fill the chair. The
secretary was also there, fresh from Richmond 8
legislative halls, but so hoarSe that he could
not taorlte-consequently be appointed substi.
tute, whose inexperieoce will, | fear, prove an
irreparable loss, not only to the club, but to
the community at large. The cause of his
hoarseuess was not fully explained but was
probably due to his uotiriDg advocacy of the
regeneration of Virginia, although bis exces.
sive modesty induced him to attribute it solely
to severe cold.
The first business 10 order was reading the
minutes of the last meeting, which w4re adopt.
ed. The critic committee made brief re-
port. They found but little to ceusure, and
much to commend, for our host is one Of the
model farmers IN this section. The report
spoke 10 the highest terms of the condition of
bis teams, showing that he is humane man,
who regards the comfort of his dumb but
faithful servants as OF paramount importance,
as all farmers should do who expect to succeed
10 their vocation.
Mr.. Snowden not being prepared with his
promised essay, docs farming pay in Viz
glnia?' that matter was postponed until next
meeting. The important subject of roads was
then taken up, and Benz. Barton, esq.,, sub
mitted brief plan, embracing the contract
system. MIR. Job Hawxhurst of Fairfax
Z. d., who was present BY invitation, then
read draft of special road law for this
county. The proposed act was read by Sec
tons, and each one was considered 10 detail.
Several amendments we're made, the most i'm
portaut one making the road commissioners
elective by the people, instead of being appoint
ed by the courts. 1t was then adopted, and our
worthy representative requested to bring it, at
An early day, before the House of Delegates,
and ask Its passage by that body.
OWING to his presence, and the presence Of
an eX-representatlVe, or some other cause, sew.
eral members of the club exhibited an irrepres-
sble ambition to display their parliamentary
knowledge, and became as ardent sticklers for
established usages as those extremely modest
servants who are forced, so much against their
will, by the unsolicited votes Of their constitu-
ents, to serve them 10 the gloomy chambers of
our national Capitol. They watched every
motion and every amendment with the sagacity
OF veterans. Once they caught. or pretended to
catch-l will not say Whict-ou- worthy pres
nd ho oF
tant word 10 verbal resolution. If he did do
80, he no doubt thought that the end justified
the means After maDy- arguments pro and
con, the whole Was at last settled by the ma
jorlty, and if the Legislature, at Riohmoud,
prove propitlous, Fairfax county will soon have
road law, like the laws of Lycurgus-aot the
best that cou Id be framed, but the Ole best
adapted to the age and people. When that
was adjusted, the genial voice Of our generous
host announced that very important matter
required our immediate attention 10 his spa
cious dining room. Then there was unani-
nous motlon-the only one during the day--uo
exceptions were taken. no amendments were
offered, as there was not the least chaoce to
suggest an improvement. How many loayes
and fishes our host commenced with, am uo.
able to say, but they seemed to be multiplied
indefinitely, as they were Oh certain occasion,
nearly Dlneteen centuries ago. am under
the impression that this modern miracle was
wrought chiefly by the amiable spouse of our
noble host. who continued to break and dis
tribute her excellent edibles until the multi
tude was filled, and there appeared to be many
fragments remaining, after all We're fed to re-
peton.
1t being late, all agricultural matters were
deferred until the next meeting, which will be
held at Samuel Pullman's, January 9Th, 1875.
Thomas Walsh, R. f. Roberts and Benj.
Barton comprise the Critic Committee for that
day.
DREAMING.-What wondrous consolation
comes to US in those blessed hours " hen the
body lies resting. The spirit roams at will,
nor distance, space, or time can separate US
from our loved. The treasures snatched away
by death are ours again. Forms only dust TO-
day, are with US in bygone years. The same
t!nt OF hair; the same shade of eyes; the same
rich colorlpg Of lip; an expanse of brow; the
same expression. The little pecularities which