American Telegraph

[Correspondence of the American Telegraph.]
ALEXANDRIA, (Va.,) Oct. 28, 1851.
Messrs. Editors: The Virginia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South commences its session in this place to-morrow morning at nine o'clock. About one hundred and fifty ministers are expected to be present. Bishop Andrew will preside.
The dedication of the beautiful church on Washington street, having been postponed in consequence of the unfavorable weather of Sunday last, will take place to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, at seven o'clock. The sermon will be preached either by Bishop Andrew or the Rev. Mr. Rosser, the pastor of the church.
Our citizens, with characteristic liberality, have made abundant provision for the accommodation of all the preachers, and they will receive a cordial welcome into our midst.
This being the first occasion on which this Conference (one of the oldest in the history of American Methodism) has ever met in this place, a deep interest has been awakened in the public mind.
I am happy to learn that, during the greater portion of the time of the Conference, its meetings and deliberations will be public; and, embracing as it does so many ministers distinguished for their piety and talents, I have no doubt that the highest expectations of the public will be gratified
It is understood here that ministers of this body will officiate in your city, in the church on Eighth street, near the Patent Office, every evening during the Conference, and throughout the approaching Sabbath.
Several of the pulpits here have been tendered, and will be accepted.
H.