National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-08-30

still standing in good preservation. A
man OF considerable attainments, no had
travelled, staff in hand, on foot from Sol
way Firth to John O'Groats House. In
his personal attire the old Scotchman was
neat and very regular in his manner Of
living. His eldest daughter married in
1878 Judge Dunlap, who came from Glas-
COW.
Another old resident, who at this day
has numerous descendants, was Row.
Henry Foxall, Methodist Episcopal min
lister, to whose efforts are duo in great
measure the erection Of the Foundry
church In Washington. He was also a
local preacher. and at ono time mayor OF
the town. While serving in this capacity
his rule for preserving tho Sabbath peace
and quiet was marked by extreme strict
ness. Born in 1760 In or noar birmingham,
England-which place tho great Burke
has dcrislvely dubbed tho toy shop of
Europe" because Of its numberless manu-
factories-ho was, previous TO coming to
this country, extensively engaged In iron
works in tho north of Ireland. IL was
here that his only daughter, aftorward
Mrs. McKenny, was born. An Infatuated
Irish mob threatening his lifo aud safety,
no left his home, emigrating TO Philadel-
phia. and came to Georgetown early in
tho century, being at the timo under q
contract with the government. Tho old
foundry used by him still stands on Fred
erick street, on the east side of the canal,
used at tho present day as Grays coal
otiice. The cannon cast hero by tho Rev.
Henry Foxall were used in our war with
Great Britain, belching forth death and
destruction to the continental soldiory.
After settling in Georgetown and amass-
ing q large fortune, tho Rev. Mr. Foxall
sailed for his native place In 1923, aud,
dying shortly thereafter. was buried in
England.
Those early inhabitants, coming from
the land Of Burns, settled together in q
certain portion Of the town and, build
ing themselves simple transformations
houses, for the most part frame ones. the
place gradually became to DO known as
Scotch Row." In the by-gone colonial
times, when simplicity ruled tho day, and
q mans sterling qualities had awarded
them duo honor, albeit his garb was Of
tho plainost, scotch Row." built on
Duck Lane" became tho court end of
the town. From these modest dwellings
issued tho fats which ruled the fashion
able world. Here gathered the wit and
learning OF tho day, and here beauty
| reigned supreme.
For the most part tho old houses are
gone now, passed away as wholly and
entirely as have their halo Scotch dwell.
crs, who took therein such solid pride
and comfort. 1t is difficult at the present
day for one visiting the spot to cast ovei
ito forlorn and dilapidated quarters even
the ghost Of that banishod romance
wherein time lends such halo to the
cherished recollections of far of dreamy
i nnriDi Tim atnntaat haavt tpnulI all
seeking to evolve aught but ruin and
decay from this unlovoly spot. The few
old houses still left standing with thoil
sharply sloping roofs and contracted door
ways have gradually sunk into an easy
slipshod attitude as though tho perpen'
dicular wore line undreampt of in their
philosophy, and wherein tho gapinJ
window frames and bullying, creaky shut
ters were making wry faces over theii
uncomfortable positions or winking il
jocular knowing mood at some sanguinary
recollections Of tho past. Marking tn,
entrance to Duck lane, now tho confirm
alton of Market street, stands n two -stor,
brick mansion, in former years regarded
rs one Of elegance and comfort, and dur
ing the administration Of tho elder
Adams, in 179S, the residence of Benjamin
Stoddcrt, the first secretary of the navy
In 1901, upon the election of Mr.. Adams
successor, Secretary Stoddert, having n,
longer prominence as a member of tn
cabinet, retired to Bladensburg, whicl
place seems ever to have born and init
mate relation to tho district. This gen
tlcman's eldest daughter was Mrs. Ewell
who, after her marriage, lived on farm
IN Virginia. A younger daughter in 1870
married George Washington Campbell. u
one time minister from this governmen
to the court of st. Petersburg.
X. Il. THOMAS.