Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-02-15
WeodIawn a gricultural Society.

held at the house of Mrs. THEREIN 7 Thompson, on
the 18th inst. r. f. Roberts vas chosen chair
man. pi:b N. w. Person. secretary. Instead
Of the usual custom of reading The minutes Of
the preceding meeting, tho secretary made the
following announcement:
Since our meetiug in January. three proni-
nent members Of our Society have departed
this life. Il therefore becomes us to pause 10
our deliberations, aud contemplate for season,
this remarkable visitation. In view of this IN.
cxamplcd loss OF valued members tits sugges
ted that a committee Of three DO appointed to
prepare resolutions Of respect to the memory Of
our deceased brothers. and that tho Usual bus
mess Of tho club be omitted.
The following persons wcrc clec.od as said
committee: N. W. Pierson, d. Z. Smith and
r. L. Roberts,
The committee, after conttriog together.
reported tho following:
Whereas. Since our last meeting death has in
quick succession taken from our scciely our
most worthy aud esteemed president and two of
our active and mott honored members, there
fore be it
Resolved, That in tho dece2se of Chalkley
dillingham;, this society has lesti.s first and only
president. who for moro than ii years has per-
formed the duties of this office with 1elity and
with an eartnest zeal. advocating every measure
that had tor its obi ect the advancement of agri.
cultural and kindred sciences; foremost in
every enterprise, coming within the scope of his
observation end his talent, that tended to
smollorato the condition of mankind; his
prominence in forming the Woodswn Colony,
and the Accotnk Turnpike Company, also his
leadership in other associations having for their
objects improvement in agricultural and fruit
growing; tho deep interest he manifested, and
the helping hand extended in aid of the de.
graded and much wronged Indians; his symps.
thles for the oppressed race of colored people;
and indeed his whole life was one continued ex.
eftion 10 DO Whist no could to add to the welfare
and happiness of the human race; gaining the
we'll earned title Of a philsnthropist. The men,
DRY OF his good deeds will be cherished in the
hearts of many. and become rich legacy to his
children and his childrs nB children.
Resolved. That in the demise of David Wall
ton we have lost another Of our aged and worthy
members whose counscls were safe guides,
whose kindly nature won him many friends,
whose strict Integrity and answering rectitude
Of conduct stamped him as one of natures noble.
men, Like shock of corn fully ripe" he has
been gsthared into the heavenly granery. The
memory of his many virtues and his good ex-
amplo are loft cs an inhe ritance TO his bereaved
family with the consoling assurance that hi5
work on earth wAs we'll done, and that he has
gone TO reap bis everlasting reward.
Resolved, That in the mysterious dspensaiion
OF Divine Providence, the sudden snd unex-
ptc!ed death of Levi Is. Stiles teaches US to bow
in ont awe TO that Almighty power 10 whose
hands are the lives Of sill his creatures. He was
stricken down in the full vigor of his physical
powers and in the midst of his usefulness. We
deplore the loas of one Of our most active and
devoted members. The kind and generous i'm
pulses Of lis nature will be remembered and
cherished by oil with whom he came in contact
in all the relations Of life. To his sorey be.
reaved family we extend cur heartfelt sympathy
IN this sad hour Of their sflllction. We would
commend them for consolation 10 Him who rul-
eth over a. aud who doeth all things according
to His own good pleasure.
Remarks were made by several members of
the club. upon tho macy virtues of tho docsas-
cd brothers
The resolutions were unanimously adopted.
a rtquesS'was made that a copy of these res
outioos be sent to the local papers 10 Now Jer
Gey, where the deceased formerly resided.
Arrangements were made Tor tho mex meet
ing OF the club. when it was unanimously, re-
solved, that in respect for tho memory of tho
brothers. tho club do nov adjourn.
The rext mcatiCg ct the cub will be held at
Bot snin Barton's. March l2.h.
Critical Committee are A. w. lIarrisop, V.
Baker. and S. Pullman.
AMUSING ID1csYNCRAsIEs The crodulous
Or. Malher records an account of young lady
who tainted if sny person cut his nails with q
kn'f) in hor presence; but if done with scissors,
she was Indifferent Boyle. tho philosopher
himself tells US that he never conquered his I'm.
easnoss st the sound of water running and
splashing through pipe. and that he som etmes
even tainted. We are told Of French people
particularly partial to the oder Of jonquis or
tubs.rosts, who will swoon at the smell of ordi.
nary roses. OrGln, the distinguished French
physclap, furnishes on account of the painter
Vincent. who was seiz ID with violent vertigo
And sWooned when there were roses in the room
Very extraordinary is caso thst the eccentric
jean Jacques Rousseau tells US of Partisan
lady who was seiz,d with M involuntary and
violent fit of laughter whenever she heard apv
kind OF music. John Keller, an ancient rector
OF Wick, small village Of Siesia was alarm.
lngly Gill Icted IN tho same manner when he SAW
pasty OF smoked hog served up, which ia q
tAvorite dish in that country. M. de Lsncre,
again gives marvellous account of man 30
terrified o. eeeing hedgehog that for two years
he imagined his bowels were gnawed BY one.
IL Is said OF Lord Lauderdale that no preferred
the mewlDg of a cat to the sweetest music, while
to the lutte and bs2pipes he had great aversion.
. Doyle, WAC seems 10 nave paid some Rtten.
ton to antipathy, records the case of q man who
ttlt natural repugnant9 to honey. Without
his knowledge some honey was introduced in a
plaster applied to his foot and the.accidents that
resulted compelled es attendants TO withdraw
It, He has similar case Of lady with inc same
aversion. Hor physician mixed some with q
plaster without her cognizance, which caused
the most DANGEROUS effects until tho plaster was
removed Shakespeare makes Shylock say:
some mon there are love not gaping pjg.
Some that are mad if they behold cat;
And, others, when the bsgpipe sings i the nose
cannot contain themselves; for affection,
Mistress of passion, sways it to tho mood
VI " hat it likes or loathes
As there's no reason to be rendered
Mhy no cannot abide gaping pig;
Why nc, harmless. necessary cat;
Why he, swollen bsgpipe;
80 can give no reason, nor I will not,
More than lodged hate. q certain lo.hinp
bsar Antonio, that I follow thus
A losing suit against him."
OUTRAGEOUS AssAULT.-We learn that on
Saturday evening last as MIR. Francis Carpenter
was returning home from Nortisve, be was