{"newspaper_name": "The Washingtonian.", "edition": "01", "page": "p3", "byline": ""}
{"character_count": 2226, "word_count": 377, "ccnet_language_score": [0.9850000143051147], "ccnet_perplexity": [966.7000122070312], "fasttext_language": ["en"]}
The following letter, from our Alexandra
correspondent, was intended for last weeks
paper, but was not received in time. We
are happy to perceive that the cause is look.
Ing up in our sister city. This is owing,
chiefly to the ndomitabe perseverance of a
few Sons of Temperance, and we hope their
efforts may be crowned with abundant sue.
cess. We omit such portions as relate to the
meetings last Sunday.


ALEXANDRIA, D. c., Sept. II, 1s45.


MEssRs EDITORS: 49,.


Religion and temperance is reviving again
in our town, for the advocates of each are very
Jealous and untiring. A considerable revival
of religion is now in progress at the Methodist
Episcopal church numerous accessions have
been made to the church, and scores are still
seeking before its altar the "pearl of great
price," The church is very much crowded
every evening" manifest solemnity pervad-
ing the whole house. Frequently, heretofore,
at time like this, have observed among the
audience disposition to mirth and levity, but
as yet such reprehensible conduct has not been
observed. A revival Of temperance also oc-
Cured last Sunday. The Sons of Temperance
held various meetings during the day, the re-
suit of which were very favorable, and seem
to indicate great good. The first meeting was
held according to announcement at "Fish
Town." and was addressed by A. D. Warfeld
and Thomas N. Davy; during the speaking I
observed several rumsellers very restless and
uneasy, giving evidence of remorse and guilt
-l2 signed the pledge. In the evening at 5
o'clock, they rallied again on "Naylor's Hill"
The audience, on this occasion, was large and
exceedingly orderly; nothing occurred to mar
the harmony of the meeting. The people were
addressed by Moses F. A. Cawood, Charles
Noland, and Thomas N. Davy-15 signed the
pledge. So you see that the temperance COM
munity are up and doing, working hard, and
securing laurels. The moral aspect of our
community begins to brighten already; rum
sellers are wearing elongated faces, and hard
times seems to be engraven on their door posts.
| have heard, from very good authority, that
several intend to give up the business very
soon, of which facts will apprise you. y
One Of the appointments for next Sunday is