The Evening critic., 1884-02-18
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

Mr.. Julian +. Henderson, whose serious III
ness was mentioned In TIE CRITIC several
days ago, died ut his residence, on Patrick
street, between Prince and Duke streets, about
o O'Clock Saturday evening, In the 31st year
OF his age. Henderson, though In iil.health
for some time, had been confined TO his bed
for only two weeks, about which length OF
timo no suffered the effects OF a stroke OF
paralysis. Ho had many friends not only In
this city, but wherever he was known, ana the
with regret. Deceased at one time held q po-
sition In tho Pension Bureau, at Washington,
oiiice, where he always faithfully discharged
the duties OF his of1lce. AT the time OF his
death no held clerkship In the freight do
partment OF the Virginia Midland Railway.
The funeral Will take place tomorrow at p.
m. The remains VIII DO placed In the family
vault.
The funeral of the late Joseph Padgettwhose
death was announced on Saturday, took place
yesterday afternoon, and, considering the In
clement weather, was well attended.
Ex-Mayor william d. Price, who died on
Thursday last, was buried from his late resi-
dence, on upper King street, Saturday even
Ing. The romans were followed to their last
resting place by large concourse OF the
friends OF tho deceased.
Tho funeral OF Mr.. Hugh Fegan, who was
drowned In the river about three months ago,
and whose body was recovered on Saturday
last took place from 81. Mary's Church this
tsqforning at o o'clock. Requiem mass was cele-
bratedby Rev. Father O'Kane.
The weather yesterday was rainy aud dis
agreeable, and the churches all had small con-
gregations. Rev. Sheldon Jackson conducted
the services in the First Presbyterian Church.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Whittle, OF the Episcopal
Diocese, administered tho rlto OF confirmation
In the different Episcopal churches at the fol-
lowing hours: Grace Church at IL a. M; st.
Paups Church at 4 p. M, and Christ Church at
1880 p. m. A largo number OF persons wero
confirmed, and the ceremony was performed
In most impressive manner. Twelve per-
sons were confirmed In the three churches.
Jesse Trlplett, colored, was detained at tho
station.house this morning for trial, charged
with drunkenness and disorderly conduct on
the streets.
drunken man fell through the large win
dow at tho store OF j. Schwarz, on King street,
Saturday night. He was arrested, but was
afterward released, 10 appear this morning.
Saturday night forty-eight carloads of stock
passed through this city, over the Virginia
Midland Railway, for Northern markets.
The woodwork on the new tug being built
at the lower shipyard Will probably be finished
by tho last OF this week. The repairs TO tho
steamer Arrowsmith have nearly been COM
pleted.
The schooner James Ponder IS receiving a
| cargo OF $4,000 bushels OF wheat, by p. d.
| Hooe, for New York.
Liza johnson, well.known colored woman
| residing on upper Prince street, dleu last nlsus
after giving birth TO pair OF twins.
colored man from Washington Visited one
n of tho churches In this city last night anu
L created considerable excitement by trying 10
| nave a fight, which he finally succeeded In
| doing, but managed 20 get out OK the city
before the police arrived,