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Chief Engineer, Ordnance Bureau, Judge
Advocate General, Freedmen's Bureau,
&c, are given, and the Secretary goes
10 say That by the heads of the respective
bureaus OF the War Department and their STATS
the government has been served with zeal and
noeIity not surpassed by their brethren in the
held. To them the honors and distinction OF
an admirIng public have not been opened, but
In their respective vacations they nave toiled
with devotion, ability, and success for which
they are entitled to national gratitude.
beside the signal success vouchsafed to our
arms, other causes contributed 70 overthrow
the rebellion. Among the chief OF these may
be reckoned:
The steadfast adherence Of the President to
the measure of emancipating the slaves in the
rebel States, whereby the rebels We're crippled
and discouraged; the resolute purpose of Con-
gTess to maintain the Federal Union at all haz-
ards, manifested by its legislation; patriotic
measures adopted ny the governors of loyal
States, and the efficient aid they rendered the
War Department in filling up the ranks of the
army and furnishing succor and relief to the
sick and wounded, largely contributed to the
national preservation the result of the presi-
dental election of 1884, and the faith of the peo-
pie in the national success, as manifested by
their support OF the government credit.
In conclusion, Secretary stanton says
s.Lookng 10 the causes that have accom-.
plished the national deliyerance, there seems
no room no henceforth TO doubt the stability of
the EedC raj Union. These causes are perma-
nent, and must always have an active existence
The majesty of national power has been exhib-
tied in the courage and faith of our citizens,
and the ignomny of rebellion is witnessed by
the hopeless end of the great rebellion"
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REPORT OF LIEUT.. GEN. L. s.
GRANT.

The report of Secretary Stanton is accom-
panied by one from Gen. Grant, of great in
terest, giving a history of the operations of the
armies of the United States from the date of
his appointment TO command the same. 1t is
credit where he deems it due, and distributing
blame unfiinc hingly where il seems called for.
In conclusion, he says: sit has been my for
tune TO see the armies OF both the west and east
fight battles, and from what L have seen L
know there is no difference in their fighting
qualities. All that it was possible for men TO
do in battle they have done. The western ar
mics commenced their battles in the Mississippi
valley, and received the final surrender of the
remnant of the principal army opposed to them
in North Carolina. The armies of the east
commenced their battles the river from
which the army of the Potomac derived its
name, aud received the final surrender of their
old antagonist at Appomattox urt-house, Va.
The splendid achievements Of each have ma
tionaliZed our victories, removed all sectional
jealoueies, (of which we have unfortunately
experienced too much, } and the cause of GRIM
inanon and recrminationIhat might have fol-
lowed had either section failed in its duty. All
have a proud record, and all sections can well
congratulate themselves and each other for
having done their full share in restoring the
supremacy Of law over every foot Of territory
belonging the United States. Let them hope
for perpetual peace and harmony with that
enemy, whose manhood however mistaken the
cause, drew forth such herculean deeds Of va
lor.''
Want Of space to-day compels us TO defer
further notice of this interesting report.
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.0uent retirement Of a portion OF the inactive
circulation shown TO be now held IN reserve.
By gold valuation OF our imports and exports,
il is estimated that balance has accrued against
I his country during the four years previous TO
the Both of June last Of S3OS, 0O0O0O. As rem
edy for this, the Comptroller recommends
an increase OF the rate OF duties Just In proper
ton as the price Of gold and foreign exchange
may recede, TO be followed by graduated re-
duction of such increase, say ten per cent, Al
the expiration of each six months, until brought
down 10 the original rate. In the mean ume,
by a steady reduction Of the volume OF IRE
deemable currency and consequent reduction
of prices, we would be able once more 20 place
our manufactured and agricultural produc-
tions on a footing that would enable them 70
enter into successful competition with those
Of other nations IN the markets OF the world
As the first step TO be taken towards a reduc-
ton Of the Government issues used as curren-
CIV, the conversion of all the interest bearing
legal tender notes into $40 six per cent bonds,
is urged. 1t is also suggested that the national
currency act be SO amended as 70 allow an in
crease Of the limit to four hundred millions OF
dollars, on condition only that all the banks be
required TO redeem their notes In New York
Boston, or Philadelphia, and also that an issue
of six per cent. $50 bonds be authorized to the
amount that II will require to secure the ad-
ditional circulation under the provisions ofthe
act, which bonds the banks, when organized,
shall purchase as each may require of the Sec
rotary of the Treasury, at such fair rates as he
may from time to time prescribe, but not less
than their par value, and pay for the same in
the United States legal-tender notes, and all
notes so received shall be cancelled and de-
stroyed.
The tariff, it is suggested, can be so adjusted
as to produce S12O, eOo,OO0, Of which S1O0Uc0,GOo
should be raised on whisky malt liquors and
wines. 1t is estimated that the cotton crop of
next year will amount to between wo-and-a-
half and three millions OF bales, on which
might be levied a tax Of eight cents per pound
which would realize s1S0,UO0,0O0, more than
SUFFICIENT TO pay the interest on the public debt
after the entire amount is funded. The licens
and stamp duties, il is thought could be dis
pensed with after the next fiscal year.
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FRESH BEEF AND VEGETABLES.
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
" nWHWaWA.- .=n ~

NAVY
BUREAU OF PROVISIONS AND CLoTHINs,
November -, 1855, Y
Sealed Proposals, endorsed - Proposals for Fresh
beei AID Vegetables, will be received at this Bu-
Iean uhtll clock p. m, on the sixth day Of De-
CENTER next for the supply Of twenty five thousand
pounds OF Fresh Beef and twenty Eve thousa and
POUNDS OF Fresh Vegetables, at the WsshinRtsn
Nay Yard and station, as required.
LIE beei and vegetables must be Of good suslity,
and the best the market affords, sps each srticls
must he onsred for ey the pound The Beef to be in
equal proportions, fore and hind Qu arters
BONDS, with approved security, will he required
IN one nall the estimated amount of the contract,
ana twenty per cent. in addition will be withheld
frsn the amount of each pc yment TO be made.
collateral security for the due performance OF the
contract. which will. account, be paid until
IL ts fully complied with
Every offer made must be accompanied BY writ
ten guaranty, signed by one more responsible
persons, that the bidder bidders will. n his or
their bid be accepted. enter int obi alton With
In five days, with good and efficient suretiss to
furnish the articles proposed.
No proposal rtH be considered Unless dccou7parted
~ Snh guaranty. and bs sa.tfcctory ertdeso, fhas
The Bidder regular S.1lsr Oh, errtoies prOposos
ard hdS the license required BY acf az CoNgr,U.
The Department reserves the right 10 reject any
proposal not considered advantageous TO the Gov
eminent. no "a lot
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GOVERNMENT SALE OF BEEF CATTLE.
0Gce ComnisSGry NJ Subsistence,
Richmond. W. NoNemher q. ISIS

OGce CorlrlisSdry NJ Subsistence, 4
Richmond, Va. November y, 1855 (
Sealed proposals. in duplicate, will be received
by the undersigned until IL O'Clock m on MON.
DAY, the 18th day Of December, 1855, for the pur-
chase of about
FIVE HUNDRED 5000 HEAD OF BEEF
CATTLE
The Cattle will be sold at their eress weights.
Proposals should state the price per pound,
Gross weight. and the number az head required
The gross weight TO be determined in the usual
manner Of averaging the weight OF BEEF CAT
TIE.
No tids will be received fer a less number than
twenty FIVE (25l head.
The Government reserves the right 90 reject
proposals deemed too low. Bidders net present
will be notified by letter Of the result Of their pro-
posals.
The Cattle 20 Re removed within ten DAYS from
the date Of acceptance at the expense OF the puT-
chaser.
The Cattle can be seen at the Government stables,
known as Bacons Quarter Branch, on Brook ave.
nue., Richmond, Va
Terms: Cash, in Government funds, and prior 10
delivery.
Proposals should be endorsed on the envelope,
Proposals for purchase Of Beef Cattle and
addressed to the undersigned. at Richmond, Va.
By order If Thomas c Sullivan, Brevet MAJOR
and c. s., O. s. A, Chief Z. s, Department sf Nir-
ginis. III. p. CLINTON,
no n LIT Captaiu. G V
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penitentiary. 1t is i'll adapted 70 the purposes
for which il was employed. This department
has heretofore invited the attention of Congress
to the propriety Of erecting a new building.
The subject is again presented for such action
as may be deemed expedent.
Deserved credit is given by the Secretary 70
the fidelity with which the Superintendent Of
the Government Insane Asylum has performed
his duties, and appropriate mention is made of
the good work done by the Columbia Institute
for the Deaf and Dumb.
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REPORT OF COMPTROLLER CLARKE

The report OF Hon. Freeman II. Clarke,
Comptroller OF the Currency, r1vrs n clear
siai'in"ni "f N'r condition OF the finances. ana
f'coriH' roe IN poriant changes an OR financial
ilf'H. IN" 'omiirollCr urges n return TO A
sl',i" h"sif. and snrgrt q. ia" most availabi,
n I'D 81 attaining ., ths iandlng and cone.
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DkoPOsALs TOR LIME.

CAitJ Qpn-trnaaer'sQ 6ce, Depot Of Wask,sstos,l
WaSAtxgtoN, %, C., November 80, 1865. {
Sealed Propose ais will be received at this oos
al WEDNESDAY, December 6, 1875, st IL clock
NJ LOT the delivery 81 the Lincoln Hospital DEPOT,
near this city, of
s'ooo BUSHELS UNsLACKED BUILDING
Weighing not less tia n eighty $50, poupds 10 the
kushel. eA'' WV " VIC
Two Thousand a eoo) bushels must be delivered
- n.,1 ,.,.l2,, ua tns remaining three thousand
tsWJ witnin twenty days from date of contract
frotosais must be addressed to the undersigned,
lime.n % nj RTrrIrP w
ne sO-drt Dsnnf Of Wn.hi.N.
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JARD BREAD AND EXTRACT OF COFFEE.
,T onse Depot GonHissayy 81 ssesistence,l

Washfngton, ID. C., November Is. IsS5. (
Sealed Proposals., IN duplicate, will be received st
this Oflce, on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS
OF each week, fer all the surplus Hard Broad tire
Government ha. for disposal in this locality, AMI
ALEC about 900 gallons Of Tildeps Extract u
The Bread is in Boxes Of fifty pounds each. and
the coffee In tin cans Of gallon each teght cans
In a box
These articles can be seen at the Subsistence De-
Pot in Alexandria Va
All pnrch asses will be placed TRANSPORTS st the
GovernBs.n whaif IN that ciSp free Of expense to
No proposal received fer less than go boxes RS
pounds OF Bread, and eight cans Of Coffee
Bids from parties who have failed TO comply with
coRtrs Is viii not he received.
Payment required on the notification Of accent
ance OF the bid. IN Government funds
II these srucies are not all disposed Of before
Thu BSDhf the SCth instant i6ey will be offered
al Public Auction. G.. BELL.
he l4tutbsSt Major and c. s, Z s A
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CLOSING SALE or GOVERNMENT REEF
- CATTLE
OFEICE pEPcr CoMNISSARv.
InnI MnxEnE nAcA..Lsr ~ Z

1CgT MONROE. December I, lSS
Sealed Proposals. in duplicate. will be receiN -
BY the uECersEued until II o'clock NJ. on WE'D
NEspAl, the 10Th day of December, 1875, for the
sale Of enc hundred and fifty tls0) head, more or
Ices, prime Beef Cattle
The Cattle will be sold Mt their gross weights.
frepossis will state the price per pound gross
weight 20 be determined in the usual manner of
averaging the weight OF Beef Cattle.
Proposals Will be received Tor Eve head and up
wards.
The Government reserves the right 70 reject any
proposal deemed too low. Bidders not present
will be notified by letter of the alt Of their pro-
pceale.
The Cattle 70 be rem.ved five days from date ef
acceptance. They can be seen at ia. Corrsll near
the fort; IN good condition, and are really a
superior lot of Beef Cattle, fit for any market
Terms cash, in Governments funds, and prior to
delivery.
Proposals should be endorsed on the esy.lor-e
Proposals for purchase of Beet Cattle, addressed
TO JAMES CURRY.
2-l7t Colonel and q. s. V
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PROPOSALS
OTTIeE oohnIssARI OF sUssIsrINoT.

OFFICE COhhlssARY OF sUBsIsTrNcU
" PETEKsBuRs, Va, New z. 80
Sealed Proposals will be received by IN. 49,.
signed until WEDNESDAY, December Is, Isss. =,
II o clock m, for the purchase Of about
THREE HUNDRED AND rIrTY HEAD On
BEEF CATTLE, AT THIS DEPOT
The Cattle will be sold st their actual rr,s-
weight, 70 be determined delivery. froposals
must be In duplicate, and should state the prire
per pound gross weight, and the number Of Cattls
No bid viii he received for . lee. number tina,
tventy t2o) head. The Government reserves the
right 70 reject oil bids deemed too low.
bioders MT present Will be notned BY letter OF
the result Of their proposals. The Cattle 10 he re-
moved within ten days from date Of acceptance of
bid, at expense Of purchaser.
The Cattle can be seen at the Cattle Yards near
the Face Grounds, about one Bile from this city,
Terms cash. in Government funds.
Proposals should be endorsed on the envelope
Proposals for purchase Of Beef Cattle, /" and i'd
dressed 10 the undersigned At Petersburg, Va.
By order Of Thomas Q. Sullivan, Brevtt MAJOR
and O. D., q. 3. A, Chief G. s. Department Of
Virginia. ASA GREGORY,
NO 9-l0t Captain and q. =.
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STEAMBOAT LINES.
TLAETIO STEAMSHIP COMPANY =
"A NEW YORK.

"A NEW 1OBk.
EE,gg,skESIsGS i; ;c;YFs; , aSITi:' an
ne 81 and PG
~ ST. z and .Y Al
Freight received daily during business hours,
The steamers Of this line now connect With Alex:
andris and Orange Railroad Freight forwarded
70 any 1isnf M CO.
BOWIE WI Not b & ;'1 Co., Tx s:s O.
n.H HB oRoHws.s e Vs. s .sf. s:f n: York
TIE EASTERN SHORES sTEAMBoAT-ths
No. lao Light Street Wharf; Bait; EesE
s MSff TtefEspifsS oxFoRp EthsToN POINT
CAMBRIDGE and DOVER BRIDGE, and all in.
termediste landings on Tread Avon and Choptank
she be. excellent PASSENGER and freight accom-
Oc ST ITO Light ST. wharf, B.itmore
pOTeMAC TRANSPORTATION LINE.
n s,s.a:E xa xF!tEREN Capt
T.. A. RyTHER, will leave Baltimore 731ez.z7
saS As
leave Shows Wharf, GeorGetoMs, every Tuesday
We .y an nd saa MAJ :. II
the usual landings on the Potomac. Freight
ae sRN sPd Co. n Agents. io, Water street
~SsIf T RASkaSRfB Co., Agents. 7:s .sfs''
STEAMEB LEAVES 7TH sTRkRT WHARF
WEDNESDAY sSS sgArunDArE&
=, s., 10 1s''sh' y MOUNT VERNON. J:
N''"'H a. y H. j. VAN RIswIcK,
oe IS-n General Superintendent.
DOTONAO REMUNERATION LINE.
tn. ste.n.. EXPRESS. CAPT; =. A. R!-H.,.
yin leave Baltimore every TUES
.1.adris. washington sad George
~ r ;sSs;: ST siSsk
sons 5s1 Ias Light street Be-.
J. BkoDrRs CO., No. King street. Ale.aa.
M6RGAN, RHINEHART 4 co. No. lo1 s,er
street, Georgetown, and TAI y street, Washing
And J. L. PARkHURsr CO., It'll street wharf.
Washington. az 2st
NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON STEAM
SHIP COMPANY. AHfA
Old Line between
NEW YORK, ALEXANDRIA, WASHING TON
AND GEORGETOWN.
OCEAN DEMONSTRATIONS REBECCA
CLYDE and EMPIRE,
In connection with Inland Steamers
GEORGE b. STOUT, MAY FLOWER and ANN
ELIZA.
Regular Sailing Days TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS
at II N. from the foot OF High street, Georgetown
and Pier u East River, foot Of Wall street, New
Yoak.
For Freight or Passage apply to
O. p. HOUGHTON, Agent, foet Of High street
Georgetown.
II. ELDkIDGE B CO., Prince street wharf, Alex
andria
JAMES HAND, III Wall street, New York.
Freight received constantly and forwarded 70 eli
parts Of the country with despatch lowest rstes
ie 72-sa g. p. H0EGETON, Agent
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CAPITAL $1,000 900.

RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST RATES.
LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID.
NO CHARGE FOR POLICIES,
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JNsUBE YOUR PROPERTY AT HOME,
FIRE INSURANCE.

THE NATIONAL UNION INSURANCE CON.
PANY OF WASHINGTON,
CHbRTERED BY CONGRESS.
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424 18th st, nearly opposite Riggs 4 Co. q Bank
ing House.
BRANCH OFFICE:
At JOHN II. J0HNsONe Law Office No Ga Ia
ave, near Bank of Washington,
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T'HE EASTERN SHORES sTEAMB0AT-the
i Steamer OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ~K-A
No. lao Light Street Wharf. Bslti- EeS5xEN
more at ?. NJ, on SATURDAYS0E1<1.1
and TUESDAYS for OXFORD. EASTON POINT,
CAMBRIDGE and DOVER BRIDGE, and all in
termediate landings on Tread Avon and Choptank
Rivers.
motations. j. IL. WOOD, Agent,
oc 28-tf no Light ST. Wharf, Baltimore.
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D1sPATCH FROM OREGON.

... PORTLAND, Feb. 18th.
On Thursday intelligence was received
that the steamer Oregon was aground in
Columbia river, near st. Helens, having
got out of the channel during the storm
on Wednesday night. The steamer Julia
was Immediately dispatched to her relief
After tightening fifty tons she was released
unchanged. and will probably go to sea
on Sunday morning.
Stages from Walla Walla reached Cello
Thursday, but could not get to Dalles on
account of heavy rains having washed
away the railroad bridges and eeluged the
wagon roads. The up country express is
expected here tonight. The river above
Dalles will be open within very few
days.
A Stock and Exchange Board was tenn
porarily organized in this city yesterday I;
Harrison Olmsted, President; Ben. L..
Norden, Secretary.
A charter for the Medical Department
of Oregon University, was granted on
Wednesday.
Large buildings are to be erected in
Portland the coming season.
After. several days of rain and snow,
the weather cleared fine last night.
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Cnlifernia Petroleum.

The Flag throws considerable dirt on
the yarns about petroleum discoveries in
that State. We find the following in its
issue of Wednesday:
A city contemporary remarked yesterday
that casks of petroleum from the San
Joaquin Valley, and other parts Of Cali
fornia, have been received, and satisfac-
torily tried in this city. Perhaps so but
while we admit that the Pacific coast
abounds in almost every valuable thing,
we shall not believe soundly in petroleum
until there are greater than present proofs
of its vast existence. Show US the grease
in largely and regularly arriving quantities
from the interior, and we will then cease
to doubt. This has been too generally q
land of excitement, from which have
sprung unfortunate consequences, and we
would like to see one great discovery
proved and developed calmly and care
fully. There are numerous persons who
are irving to fill the want of mining ex
element with petroleum excitement, and
thus TO set the public in a whirl of ''pros-
pective wealth, which may end in more
affecting state Of public sentiment than
that Of waiting in stagnation for a new
season of substantial operations. 1t Is
easy to ship casks of petroleum from the
East and say they came from Humboldt
or San Joaquin, or elsewhere in CALIFORNIA;
and it is quite as easy 70 ASCERTAIN without
public commotion whether or not the
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Heavy Mail-RailrOad Accident on
the HsthMus - Death Greenbaeks
and u Greenbaek Decision.


and n Greenback Decision.
SAN FRANo1sco. Feb. 1872. N.
The Pacific Mail steamer Sacramento,
which arrived yesterday, brought up
wards Of three hundred passengers and a
large amount of delayed Overland mail
matter; ninety-six letter bags and one
hundred and fifty-nine bags of papers,
and ten bags Of South American mails.
This is the largest mail ever received.
She also brought New York papers to
January 23d.
There is no Mexican news.
On January 26th, the train which left
Panama about half-past 4 o'clock in the
afternoon with the California passengers,
when within three miles of Cation Station
and ran over COW. The baggage car was
thrown off the track and turned over,
killing one of the brakemen. More Of the
passengers were seriously injured.
The New Grenadian Government was
Selling the goods of merchants at Panama
in payment Of taxes.
Jones, first mate, and Tellepar. the car
penter, of the ship Coqimbo, which ar
rived from Puget Sound to-day, died from
injuries received by falling down the
hatchway on the voyage.
GitcheIl, who was appointed special
agent of the Treasury Department, arrived
on the Sacramento yesterday.
A large amount of Legal Tenders was
also received for army payments.
Gold in New York, February l4th, was
at 2Os. ...
Greenbacks unsettled, bringing 49,;
selling at 40.
Judge Shepherd yesterday refused to
accept greenbacks as the fine of William
G. Ross, of one hundred dollars, imposed
in 1868. The case was appealed to the
County Court, and is now sent back con-
firmed, insisting on gold, or the market
value of greenbacks at the date of the fine,
with interest to date.
Ross will test the question by habeas
corpus. Greenbacks were received by
common consent when the fine was i'm
posed. sr..,...
wreck wateree - The Post Once
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
#ls SAN Francisco, Feb. 18th.
The Shooting Star was lost at Stewards
Point, Fisherman's Bay. The vessel is a
total loss. Christian H. George, mate,
was drowned-the crew and two pas
sengers were saved.
The Wateree gunboat wenl to Mare ISL
and last evening.
F. S. Eaton, the Marysville post office
robber, has been held in $4,000 to answer
in the U. s. District Court. He was COM
mitted in default.
The Main street Wharf and Commercial
Company filed articles of incorporation
this morning, capital, 100000.
Forenoon Stock SaIeS.
Moscow, $57 50@6S; Uncle Sam, ESQ
@295; North American ex-Sam, q SOC
IS; Hale & Norcross, $50; Yellow Jacket
l,475; Imperial, 1856; Golden Age, 1903
Chollar, S2O@Sl5; Bullion, l05; Ophir
800 Crown Point, 900.
Greenbacks, 40, .s
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OLD SNARTY.-Lokelitems of the Union
played hob on his watch last night, BY
getting into a row with the weather.
maker. Hear him blow:
By bullyrasging the Clerk of the
weather for the past few days, we have
got him into reasonable sort Of humor.
Yesterday he reversed the crank, and
turned off the wind, giving US a compare
lively comfortable day. If he gets into
any more of his wild ways, we don't know
what we shall say about him.
Behold the sequel! We arose, this
morning. to find the snow coming down
at the rate of a foot an hour, and the
weather set back at least six weeks. We
wish the Major would mind his own
business