Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-03
Bishop Nelson.

Bishop Nelson.
Rev. DR.. Kinloch Nelson, one Of tho faculty oil
the Theological Seminary, near this city, was yes
terday elected bishop Of the Episcopal diocese OF
Easton to succeed the late Bishop Lay.
The Rev. Kinloch Nelson, D. D., was born in
Clarke county, Va, in 1910. Ho is a great-grand-
son of Governor Nelson, of Revolutionary fame.
His father was Thomas Nelson, planter. DR..
Nelson was educated at the Episcopal High School,
near this city, and at tho University of Virginia.
At the outbreak of the civil war he served in the
cavalry at the first battle of Manassas, and then
joined the Rockbridgc Battery. He was after
wards appointed ordnance officer of kempcr's
brigade, Pickctts division. and served with that
celebrated command until the close Of the war.
He was gallant soldier, and is esteemed true
man. After the war he entered the Theological
Seminary of Virginia, was graduated in tho class
of 1865. His first parish was Markham, Eau.
guier county, and he was called thence to Grace
Church, Richmond. In 1876 no was elected pro-
fessor of pastoral theology, church history and
canon law in the Virginia Theological Seminary,
and has been there ever since. In church polty
Dr. Nelson holds tho moderate high church views,
but is an evangelical preacher. He is ripe
scholar and all eloquent speaker, and has made
many devoted friends by his sincerity and gentle,
courteous manners
This morning committee from the Council,
consisting of Rev. G. f. Buck and Delegate j. 3.
Brown, waited on Rev. DIR. Nelson at the semi
nary and officially notified him Of his election.
Dr. Nelson was taken completely by surprise, as
he was not even aware that he would be voted
for at the council and stated to the committee.
He said. however, that he would give the import.
ant subject his most serious consideration and in
form them at as early date us possible of his de-
termination.
DEAD.-Mr. Richard II. Taylor, of Wash
ington, died at IL o'clock last night, after a
four weeks sickness of a complication of di.
seases, in the 4Gth year of bis age. He had
a large circle of friends and acquaintance,
by whom his death will be greatly regretted.
Mr.. Taylor was well-known Mason and
member of Columbia Commandery, knights
Templar. He was of generous DISPOSE
ton, but bestowed his offerings in q quiet
way, SO that the good deeds of the bene-
factor never came before the public. Twenty
five years ago the firm OF Lockwood, Hut.y
& Taylor was formed, which continued in
existence until 1875, when it was succeeded
by Taylor & Hufty, and three years ago it
became II. III. Taylor. Mr.. Taylor was
never married. He was we'll known in this
city, ard his store in Washington was al
ways popular one with Alexandrians.
WAR CLAIMANT. Barbour yesterday
presented to Congress the claim of Mrs.
Fossett, of this city, against the United
States for the use by the United States
troops, during the whole time of the war,
of the livery stables owned by hor husband
and the destruction of his business. The
claim is succinctly set forth in this business
like form:
ALEXANDRIA, Va, May 10, 1886.
Government of the United States of America to
Catharine A. Fossett, widow of the late James
Fossett deceased DIR.
For rent of livery stables in tho city of
eAlexandria, Va, from "a May, 1861, to
10 April, 1865, 471a months, at $50
per month, $l,425
Damages to business, 1000