Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-07
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FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH :.
LOCAL MATTERS.


WEATHER PROBABILITIES, Mar. /. 1854.
For the Middle Atlantic States generally
coudy weather light rains partly or snow III
rorthern part, nearly stationary tempera-
rure. ca. tecly winds and diminishing press
u!e.
The LATE GEORGE w. CARSoN.-Ihe
death OF Mr.. George w. Carson which oc-
cured few mile, below this city OH the
18th ult., has been mentioned in the GA
ZErTE. The following particulars have
been received On the 18th ult. the deceas-
ed engaged in fishing with Capt. Jere. Robb,
visited the residence of Capt. 5. :. Lee, at
Cosington, accompanied by friend, for the
purpose of MAX ing ii friendly call. Capt
lee was engaged with some friends aud
ueighbors in fixing his nets for the Spring
fishing, aud Mr.. Carson spent the morning
iu general conversation. and remained for DIM
mer. His companion having other matters
to arrange, left early. Mr.. Carson seemed
we'll in health and spirits, although he had
recently received a sad blow by the death OF
his little girl. About 4 p. M, he left to re,
turn to his home, which was near by, and
situated upon Capt. Lees property. The
following day Mrs. Carson sent her daugh-
Ter TO Capt. Lees saying that her husband
ton concerning him, but nothing was known
ss to his whereabouts !; n il was supposed
he had pas ed the uig ut at some other neigh
bors Nuthing having been heard o! hlm,
on the uiGrniuS of the 2lst ut., his family
aud friends became alarmed. and a search
was Instituted. In the afternoon MeSsrS.
Dickersun and DAmilIeville, whilst travers-
ing tiSld, discovered his lfelcss body, ~
ing stiff and 'rcz-n, not more than 800 yards
from his broI hers dwelling. His clothing
was torn. and disorlered, hat torn, and ~
ing near by his guu. The ground udicat cd
that he had fallen, aud afterwards made in
e.fectual attempts 10 arise. From the APP
pearance of his face he bad been seized with
an attack OF vertigo from which hetrequent-
" suffered, an npou returning IL conscious
ness was too W 8 aud he Iumbtd by cold 10
stand He lau evidently been exposed to
the rain and cold for nearly is hours, and
although formerly II man OF an iron conSti-
tuition he had succumbtd to asudden attack,
and the rigors of the weather. The body
was carried to the residence Of his broth
err. Mr. Henry Carson, and every re.
storative applied, but in vain. For
some days doubts were entertained at
his death, as the limbs became plahle,
and his face retained its natural color, but
On the Goth physician was obtained who
the corpse was discovered, aud who ex.
planned the symptoms arising from the
frozen condition OF the body. Mr. Carson !
was buried at Cosngtou, near Aqua Creek,
bv the side Of his little girl, and his coffin
was followed to the grave by many sympa-
hizing friends. The service was touching
" rendered by the Rev. Mr.. Funston, of the
Y. r. Church. pastor of the parish. Mr.. {.
leaves a widow and three little girls, who
were entirely dependant upon him. He was
formerly resident of this city, aud was
.deservedly popular.
COUNTY ITEMs-Mr. Geo. r. Adams, me
Of the oldest aud most public spirited Gill.
2eus of the county is again very sick at his
residence. While he ri tains his sshy condl- |
ton of body, vet I've has lost almost entire con-
troll over his limbs aud muscles, his memory |
is nearly gone. and his understanding 50
weak that he has TO be talked TO la The
most simple and explanatory manner to Ell
able him to comprehend. He who but a lew
wears ago was the strong, emphatic, ana Ell
ergetic man in pablo affairs OF his county,
especially the advancement OF funllc
scho ols, is now but The weak and feen,e
child. Ills with feeling OF deep sorrow, his
many friends behold him. his Physicians
saw he can not last long.
the citizens of the county was held, and ct
which proposed new road law was draft
ed and adopted for the county. which has
been forwarded to Delegate G. r.. stuart Tor
enactment into law by the Legislature.
The appointment and confirmation OF
Mr.. A. B. Cromwell ia Superintendent OF
Public Schools of the County i; IS thought
will give almost general satisfaction. Mr
Grunwell is man of collegiate education,
is we'll read. lover Of education, has sew
eral children attending the public schools
in the county and is a man highly esteemed
and respected by the people OF hls county
regard less Of politics. He IS n repuDiic,aali III
principle. but NEEDLES but little IN polit'cs'
He resides in Washington township IN tue
county. township which heretofore mas
seldom if ever, had one OF lis clllAe"s "
hold a county office.
About the 10th of last month quite com
melton was created among the People OF
the vicinity of Arlington, in the county, oy
the sudden disappearance of one OF inc
,.ouuty's most popular and handsome batch-
elors. MIR. Luther w. Hatch. His absence
was noticed At sociables aud friendly gain
ar;nos where it was usual TO see him among
the most iovia aud happy; and many 'lmes
was the question propounded aod answered
in the negative, "Where is Mr.. Ha'ch: ana
the mystery deepened, and depression sreaV
mark ed the countenances of his friends.
few days ago, however the joyful tldings OF
his return were heralded through the neigh
borhood; but he came not as he went AT
his side was his blusning bride, who but
few days ago was the accomplished MISS
Kate Walton, of Mexico, of New YORK
state. We learn that this has been court
shin carried on for some time by iet1er'
hence the great surprise. Mr.. ana Mrs;
Hatch are receiving the congralniaI'ol's %
their numerous friend, aud we are PROUD ~
note that thew intend to make the county
their permanent home, Mr.. II. being owner
of one of the most productive farms IN the
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