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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

RUTLAND. There was quite contest in Rut-
land for town officers Tuesday. The test question
was on the election Of moderator, The vote was as
follows John Cain 1886 Chas II. Joyce $50.
This was triumph of the Anti. League men.
The Rutland Herald says Of this meeting;
Owing to the strange failure Of many Of the
order-loyipg law abiding portion Of our people
to turn out to the Town Meeting yesterday, and
the combination Of the now excited liquor in
terest with the opposition interest," the :" fur
rim element had it about all their own way
A cAucas was had at Wet Rutland, Monday
night the marble quarries took thorough
vomit yesterday morning, and several more eau
cuses were held during the day, ono Of which
we happened to witness near the Tom Hall,
held by several sons OF the Emerald Isle and q
bottle Of whisky, IN which the bottle was De.
eldedlg the most consulte and best man Of the
lot Resp ,c.able citizens were hissed and yelled
down N the meeting by these " bully boys. -
Nominations attempted to be made by the for
mer were not listened to, or refused to be put to
the meeting and this modern I" dimecrauc -
time was through going disgrace to the town.
When our towosmen get sufficiently tired OF
having their interests disposed OF by an ire
sponslbe mob we suppose they will take lht
trouble to turn out, and attend to town matter.
themselves When that good time shall arrive
depends upon them ~ determine Until they
shake of their apathy our Town Meetings will
continue to be what tina. was yesterday, t.
s'ench IN the nostfls OF every man Of d9cency
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08
County Commissioner.

We give elsewhere the vote in this County for
Commissioner last Tuesday, resulting in the cleo.
ton of Mr. Biou. Mr.. Parmeee was the can
ddate oil the friends of free traffic in rum. The
votes for him had been circulated quietly, and
this still hunt would have been successful, un-
doubtedly, had it not been for a slip or hitch in
the circulating machinery 10 Woodbury.,
where no Parmaee ballots appeared. 1t was
supposed here until Thursday evening, that MIR.
Parmalee was elected, and his healthy looking
friends were jubiaut accordingly, and even went
so fat as to propose 10 bury the &" League" as a
deiunct body. But when the returns from Wood
bury actually appeared, the rum stock suddenly
went down to zero and the prohibtory stock
took corresponding rise. Our daily cotempo-
rOry illustrated this general appearance of the
successful aud defeated parties by appropriate cuts
Of triumphant rooster and used-up rooster,
which though originally designed TO embell,h a
different, subject, were so pertinent as to create
much merrmenl about town.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08
Wendell Phillips Lecture.

The Students Geological and Debating SocIe.
ty here have procured WENDELL PHILLIPS to Lee
ture in Montpelier, Friday evening OF this week.
Of course we need only make this announcement
TO secure crowded attendance The lecture
will be delivered either in The Brick Church or
Depot Hall, as the Village Hall would &C
commodate but a fraction of those who will wish
to attend The pioneers in the Anti-slavcry
cause here and in all the neighboring towns, will,
Of course, avail themselves Of this opportunity to
Lear the sllver-tongued orator, who was the
champion Of the cause when it required brave
man to speak for it, and who is still, when Free
dom has become national tho bodest and mos +
eloquent advocate OF the inalienablc rights u
man Mr. PHILLIPS utters what he believes to be
the truth, without fear or favor, and those who
frequently disagree with him,-and we reckon
ourselves among that number-agree with his
warmest friends in acknowledging the wonderful
charm of his eoquence He is one Of the intel
lectual giants of New England, and no one who
sdmres the finest orItory, or loves the freest
and b0ldesl speech, will stay away from his lee.
tute
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08
Agent U. 5. c. c. Chattanooga, Tenn.


PRESERVATION. TO the editor Of the Green
Mountain Freeman -Capiiia ID. Lille, Of the
Alb VI. Regiment, Co. |, il a, home on a short
iurlough Hi, company have all rs.enIisled but
one man and be wanted to, but was sick. previ-
Gus to biz coming home he va' presented, by bis
company, with sword, sash and belt valued at
ninety dollars.
Capt. Lille was formerly Of Barnard Vt. A,
citizen at home and an ofho er in the army, b.
has bu, few il any uperiors.
A SUBscRlBEA
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08
pROP. AfrHN's LfCTtrRP -

PROP, AIKENs LECTURE Prof Aiken, Of
Dartmouth COLLEGE, delivered a lecture on
practical Culture before the Young Mems
Geological end Debating Society, at Village Hail.
last Wednesday, The Hall was filed BY an ap.
preciative audience. We have no space to speak
Of the lecture, except asa whole, and we charac-
terise itas an unusually polished and scholarly ar
gument. The lecture and the lecturer wer. themI
selves fine and healthy examples Of the practica
culture which the speaker enforced, and the very
best illustrations Of his logic Prof Aiken's style
seems almost too little adorned in It's severe
earuestness and eminent practicalness 1t has no
holiday phrases, and not many OF the flowers Of
rhetorc,yet it is smooth and polished, and flowing
easily as the current Of deep and quie, river
And while he does not need to cultivate the era
Of style or expression, it has seemed to us, as we
have heard him both in the pulpit and in the lee.
tare Foom tha, he too severely restraints both his
fancy and his imliin,,on, lest they should lure
him away from the valu,ble truths which he teach.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

MONTPELIER Town MATING AND The LEAGUE.
The town meeting here last Tuesday, as
general thing, passed Cd quietly, there being no
contest respecting any officer to be elected ex-
cept the third selectman, and the oversecr OF
the Poor. The ballot for seIectman is only de-
sewing of mention because 1t has been made
the occasion of much unnecessary, and in some
instances, unknd and unchautablo remark.
No regular nominations FOR selectmen had been
made, but it was generally understood that the
old board would be voted for. The Lelgue
had made no nominations Alter Mr.. Foster
and Mr.. Bancroft had been elected, however,
the friends of an unrestricted sale of rum be-
gan to circulate votes Tor J, W. ELLIS. MIR.
Nurr, who had he'd the Office but one year was
however reelected because there wasyno goud
reason for turning hun out. 1t Is due, in jus
tice to Mr. ELLIS, to remark here, that the nee
of his name was wholly unauthorized, and nu-
known by him ami as he was necessarily at
lent from The meeting, he had no opportunity OF
learning what was in progress. When the Con-
stitutiou Of the temperance League was first
circulated Mr.. +. sigrcl it, but for reasons
abundantly sufficient, and entirely honorable,
finding he could not approve OF oil the proceed
ings Of the League, he frankly aud honestly,
and like high minded gentleman withdrew
IT.. name. This act was made the occasion for
many unjust, uncharitable, nnd we fear in some
/ stances rather mean criticisms, If his course
bat none OF them, we think, was quite so mean
=, this attempt Of those whose traffic the League
has interlered with TO make Mr.. H., without
I'd, knowledge and wholly against hi, will,
1. cir standard bearer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

UNION LEAGUE MELODIES "A collection of
patriotic Hymns and Tunes, original and select.
ed By Rev J W. Dadmun, author Of Army
md Navy Melodies, Melodoon," ETC., Bos-
ton Benjamin B. Russell, No SIS, Washington
Street, p. P. 81.
This is convenient and cheap book, con.
tanning collection Of the mOst popular Uuioa
tunes and songs. THE Presidents Hymn, Z"
" Rally round the Flag Boys" Red, White
and Blue, -" Ellsworths Avengers" and other
familiar pieces are in the collection. Price ten
cents
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

The SEVENTEENTH REoEESr Last week the
men enlisted in this regiment were mostly mus.
tered into the United States service at Burling.
ton. As far as companies have been organized
they are oihcered as follows
COmpsny A. Capt S. T. Brown, st. Adams !;
lst Lieut. 5. G. Brown, Jr. St. Albaus ID
Lieut., Henry Gilmore, Higbgate. Company b.
Capt. Andrew j. Davis, Cambridge LIST Lieut..
f. L. Hibbard, Charlotte I'd Lieut. A IL.
Danforth. Company c. Capt. Frank Keufeld,
Morristown; LIST Lieut. Guy IL. Gwyer, VOL
colt I'd Lieut. Z. w. Randall, Montpelier.
Company d. Henry D. Eaton, Captain.
1t Col. Cummings is the only field oGcer
who has been mustered in.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

TINS FAN AT WASHINGTON. The Fair At
Washington is reported to be a success. Mr..
Walton writes to his paper that Vermont no,
only makes credilablc appearance at the Fair,
but is ahead OF all other states. Hon. l.. Z.
ohittenden delivered the opening address.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, on Tuesday voted
$500 bounty TO volunteers to the number Of rs.
who have enlisted or may enlist in the Seven.
teenth Regiment, to the credit of the town.
There was some iOformality, however, in the
vote, and another town meeting ha. been called
" hich will doubtless modify II somewhat.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

We call the attention Of those in want Of q
good ! Octave Piano Forte to the advertisement
Of GRoyEsrEES & Co., Of New York, who offer
them a, extremely low prices. Send for their
descriptive circular.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

Mr. William Gray, formerly Of West Rut-
land, but for the past four years resident Of
Georgia, has reached Vermont again, alter
much difficulty and delay in making his escape
IRON the rebel lines.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

John Morse, the temperance candidate Tor
County Commissioner in Caledonia County /,
elected with little opposition.
Hon. Crosby Miller is elected com i.iou.r Of
Windsor County.
A. &. Button ia elected commissioner Of
Orange County.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

The First Vermont Cavalry, were in the cav
airy force under Gen. Fitzpatrick in the raid
from the RapidIn through to the Peninsula, and
were in the hardest Of the fighting We do not
yet get, however, any statement OF the losses in
this regiment
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

The Burlington TINES says Dir. II L. Lamb,
our late associate in the management of this pa q.
per- is now one of the principal editors cf the
Utica Morning Herald An industrious and
systematic worker, writer of unusual ability.
Mr. Lamb is most valuable acquisition to the
editorial staff of any paper.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

QuorA or VERsosr.-A new arrangement of
the quota of Vermont has been made by Gen.
Pitcher and Adjutant General washburn with
the War Department, as follows Gros, excess.
Feb. let, over all calls, 2293 deficiencies in GER
tain towns, Al
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

10 the list Of those mi,,ng from the 9th
regiment after the late fgh, in North Carolina
ste the following names Of men from Lsmoille
county o =. Davis, Cambridge A. A. Cole,
Hyde Park Charles L Freeman, wolso,,
Hi Hsysns, Stowe.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

NSw Music-" canno, call her mother is
Ice lrIe Of 40 excellent song, by VIM. p cham
jiliin Vermont singer, whom few have not
n and heard.-Juss published by Melvin
y right, Proetors'ille, VI. 1t can only be OBJ
.ai ed by addressing the publisher, who will
i'tsard it. postage paid, on The recSip, Of TWEEN.
J., i've Q n,s.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

An order has been Issued to increase the sis,
Of the Hospital at Brauleb,ro, VI, to hold ons
hundred more mn, making it capable of &C.
commodating six hundred, 1t will then be one
of the largest Hospitals in New England
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

Capt Crane, Provost Marshal OF the lst
Dist. Of VT, has succeeded in capturing FIVE
government bounty swnden. They have OBJ
tanned the bounty 10 three dfItron. town, in
Vernon, aud four different States.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08
Quota of Towns in Washington County,
March LIST.

The following quotas of towns in Washing
ton County for the draft to take place on the
10th OF March, (now indefinitely postponed) by
direction of the President of the United States,
are hereby announced for then formation of all
concerned.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

|, 10 supposed that two companies OF drafted
men at Brattleboro will this Spring be sent to
the front, and the company of Is, Battalion
Invalid Corps now forming be put on duty in
their place.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

The New Hampshire election comes Of to day
TUESDAY. The contest has been hard one,
but there is supposed to be no doubt that the
MON ticket will be elected.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

W W SroRRs, recently cashier Of the Orange
County Bank, at Chelsea, has accepted an sp-
poin smenl as cashier OF the First National Bank,
at Concord n. H.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

THE Books OF the Treasurer ut Rutland show
that from June lst, 1861, to December 18th
1858, 2 ,l69 Vermont Volunteers have died in
the United States service. This is about 10 TO-
This number does not include the officers Of all
grades, who would undoubtedly swell the nun
Der to $500 men
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08
respectfully yours,
JANIS MCkLrs.

Twenty-Five recruits have died at Bratte.
boro this winter, mostly cases Of Pneumonia or
Meningitis, fney have been of the average
age Of Is, i've OF them below the aga of H..
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

For the list Of town cftcers published IN this
paper, we are indebted in part, to several Of
our cotemporarie', and especially, the Watch
man
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

Lieut.. Geo W, DebeyOisc, Co. G. 18th reei-
ment Invalid Corps, has been appointed lnspec.
tor Of Provost Marshal's Bo ard for Vermont.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

We are under obligations to Hon. j. S.
MORRILL,, and Hon. + + WooppslpsE for val
liable public documents
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

rHE DRAFr.-Provos. Marshal Crane, an.
. alces tina, tho draft has been postponed until
IL .bet orders
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

Srssrrri HuSs,-The notorious criminal
Fred. +. Strcc,er was hung at Medina, Ohio,
Feb. 10. lie died declaring his innocence.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

The new computation Of quotas is made up
10 Feb "a
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08
Meteorological.
lHRRMONRTOR.

Synopsis Of observation. At the shsttuck Oh.
seryatory
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-03-08

GEo, y NICHOLS Dartmouth Co.e.,
Hanover, y. IT,, March !, 1864.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-29
If Grant Defeats Johnston
What Then

NEw YORK, Feb, 27.-Ths Richmond
Eubuirer of the ga says if Grant defeats
Johson Georgia aud Alabama are opsu to
him, and Mobile will fall without struggle
Marshal Kane had arrived in Richmond
and been made Colonel. $500.
The 10th colored regiment leaves next
week for Port Royal .ss 'f7 '''1. - Z.
Andrews the riotsr Of july has been in
dicted fol treason and other crimes.
A Washington special to the Post says
Gen. Sherman has no iDtentitn If going to
Mobile, and is now in safe positioa. Z = = >
1t is tolerably certain slight nxwiha be
imposed on crude petroleum. bat probably
none on leaf tobacco. Z a = " &
A special to the Commercial says should
Gen. Sherman accomplish the object Of his
expedition and secure possession Of the
county between the mississippi River and
the Memphis 4, New Oceans Railroad, be
will obtain large supplies Of Gotten now
stored in that region. sr-ss f. 81
Ii il understood that the President is
preparing new proclamation revising his
circular IN the amnesty
More about ElOrida-..Gen. Gil.
more Placed Under Arrest.
The Express says - -
From 10 officer arrived in the Fulton We
derive some further particulars of the die
aster to our forces near Lake City.
Gen. Seymour, WHO commanded the ex-
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-29
Trust Sale of Valuable Ground
on Union and Fifth Streets
inWheeling, with a Brick,
So. House on it.

i Jefferson L. Sangston, by Deed Of Trust, and
which Deed is recorded In Ohio County, Ishall n
the 9Th day of March, next at the Court House
for Ohio County, sell at public sale, to the best
bidder, the following real estate to Wit Lots Nos
9. 10, il and IL, situate in J. c. Ritchies adj
ton to Wheeling, together with four adjoining
lots of ground in the addition to Wheeling called
Buena Vista, and which adjoining lots are Nos.
Z, g, and TO- in Square No. 49, and which proper
ty is situated at the corner of Fifth and Union
Streets, East Of Fifth street and North of Union
street, and il now In the occupancy Of Alderman
Robinson.
TERMS OF SALE, are-Ons- half in cash, and
the residue sn six months, with interest from day
of SALE purchaser giving note with good security
for the same, Title and Deed retained hn pur-
chase money $ all paid Q. JACOB, Trustee.
fah3 I'd
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-29

New Optical INsrITuTE.-M. Polschek
Practical Oculist and Spectacle maker has
opened an Office in this city where he in
vtes the public, especially those afflicted
with bad eyesight, to call and get his cele
brated PERIsCoPIc CRYSTAL SPEcTACLEs fol
preserving and strengthening the sight. He
warrants his Glasses to suit In all case;
curing weakness and dizziness. His repu'
tation as reliable Optician can be attested
by over 500 certificates from very prominent
men, also from the press. Also, Field and
Opera Glasses, Microscopes and all kinds o.
Optical Instruments.
Office, Monroe street, at Shaffer's Jewel
~ Store dec28-3m
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-29

petition, had bssp placed. updsr arrest By
order Of Gen Gilmore. His successor ID
Gen. Wedges, Who left Hilton Head on Tuss-
day last, with rsinforcements for Jackson-
vile, consisting of An entire division.
Our informant. says it wa, the opinion OF
Officers wko took part in the expedition
toat our. total Losses in killsd, woundec and
missing ars between 4 300 and 500 Ger
Seymour was severely .censursd for nos
throwing out scouts and skirmishsrs d our
troops advanced As it was our troops were
led into trap. Hanilton's artillery led
the van and suffered severely. The rebel
sharpshooters picked of their horses and
the gums had 70 Is abandoned. The 10th
Mass mounted infantry also suffered se-
qerely.
In the retreat many Of our wounded were
lett behind withinl he ensny's lines. Oar
troops were right in front Of the Confeder-
ate, batteries in piece Of woods before We
were aware of their presence and when q
CALLING fire was opened from them our men
were driven back panic stricken in disor
der, Gen. Beaareesrd was in command. :,
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-29
From Alabama.

MEMPHIS, Feb, 25.-Arrivals from Ala
bama reports from Gen. Smiths cavalry
expedition not so good. 8aaSIAHf 81
Several strsgglers arrived here to day
who state that Forrest, Adams, Lee and
Roddy concentrated against him succeed
ing in forcing him back with considerable
loss. He had severe fight at West Point,
Mississippi.
Col Warnings division, consisting main
iy Of New Jersey and Pennsylvania resi
ments, delayed this expedition some eight
days, giving the enemy time to concentrate
against them.
1t is reported that Smith Is slowly fall
ing back towards Memphis, but the report
is not generally believed, as but little cred
it can be placed in the statement Of strag
gleIs. frTs- t-Es5EA 4 a 4 4 -
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-29
The ABoL1TIoNIs1s AGAIN DEFEATED

The ABoLITIoNIsrs AGAIN DEFEATED
In Marion county there is township
bearing the title of Lincoln. Some two or
three months ago there was an election
held in this township. The Abolitionists
were defeated-the polls were kept open
three days, and the Radicals declared the
election unconstitutional. The Radicals
controlled and managed the polls and poll
books. A second election was ordered,
which took place the other day. The Con
servatives again tripmphed, the Abolition
ticket being defeated by handsome ma
jority We have not learned whether this
election is UNCONSTITUTIONAL Or not. But,
as Lincoln township has again covered her
self with glory, we should not be surprised
to hear that another election had been or
dered by the dying Radicals.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-29
IMPORTANT TO EvERYBoDY.-Having

IMPORTANT TO EvERYBoDY.-Having pur
chased new machinery, tools, etc.. and em-
ployed competens workman, we will
open the REGISTER BINDERY On Monday
(Feb. 49, when We will be prepared to &C.
commodate our friends and patrons who
have so anxiously anticipated the opening
of this department of our office. Oar facil
tiles for manufacturing blank books, led
gers, account books, ETC., are unsurpassed
bv any establishment in this section OF
country. Those having books to bind, OF
old books to be repaired, will do we'll to
send them to the REGISTER BINDERY, where
all work will be executed with neatness
and dispatch.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-29

The War MEETING.-The postponed war
meeting was held at the Court House on
Saturday night. Judge A. D. Soper, OF
Tyler county, Va, was called to the chair,
and Mr.. Drunk, of Martinsville, O., was
appointed Secretary. Gov. Boreman, Col.
Thoburn, and others addressed the meeting
We thought the meeting looked more like
q AGAR meeting than any that has yet been
held in the city, as three fourths of the au
dence were attred in the Federal uniform;
said soldiers being quartered in the Court
House.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-29
From Grants Army.

CIscrssArI, Feb. 27-The Gazstt's Tun
mel Hill dispatch, dated February goth,
says:
On Thursday night our troops fell back
to Tunnel Hill, which place we hold 81.
The reconnaissance was entirely success
full, and developed the fact that the enemy,
in force, occupied Dalton. ,, .s-. s
Olaiborn's division, which had been dis
patched to reinforce Polk, was recalled, and
got back in time to participate in the fight
This was one result accomplished
Our entire loss was three hundred. The
rebels suffered more severely. .,s
LOngstreet Falling Back.
The Commercials Huntsville dispatch
says: 20
Reliable information shows that Long
street is falling back to Atlanta. Part Of
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-29

The WEArHER.-Yssterday was most
disagreeable day-a cold, fine rain falling
without intermission during the entire day
and the streets were in such wretched
condition that pedestrians could hardly get
along. The streets were almost deserted,
and the attendance at the different churches
was rather small At night it was still
raining, with mild atmosphere and indi-
cations of considerable more rain.