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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04
Burlington Commercial College,

We invite the attention Of our young men 10
the advertisement Of Messrs. Bryant, Stratton &
Cos Commercial College. We have not time to-
day to teak of its merits. and so adopt the fol-
lowing notice which we clip from an exchange
Bryant, Stratton & Co.'s Commercial College
of Vermont, we consider among the very best
schools in cur State. This College is situated on
thelcorner Of Church and Cherry Streets. The
building is an elegant and commodous one, and
the general supervision of the College is under
the management OF Mr.. Gilbert Smith, gentle
man of rare business talents, and who eroys the
reputation of being one Of the best accountants ia
the country
1t the aim of the Faculty to impart to young
ladies and gentlemen a thorough business educa,
ton, ons that shall DO OF lasting benefit through
lifeand to accomplish this, no time or money viii
be spared. The College was established atoat one
year ago under the direction of the present prin-
clpal 1t has been successful beyond the expec-
t1tlons OF the most eanguine Many students
have graduated within the past year at this Inst.
tuition, and all find no difficulty whatever, in OBJ
tanning lucrative situations in the prime pa cities
and villages Of the Union. Teegraphing and
Photography, or short hand are ALTO taught
at this excellent school. The Telegraphc De-
partment is under the control of Mr.. O. A.
Dodge, Superintendent + the American Tele-
graph Company. lie is well known in this State,
and throughout tue United States as a grand
operator and has 70 superor in the art of tele-
graphing. On account OF the large attendance
Of this College since it was established ts looms
have recently been enlarged and reGtted, and
now present truly splendid appearance.
Since it is generally conceded by all, that an
educiton is essentially necessary to the successful
carrying on Of business, the question naturally
arises as to the best school young man can At.
tend in order to cluy on correctly The business
which be may choose as bis occupation. 1t is
NJ cessary that the farmer and mechanic as well as
the merchant, should have business education"
Tnis car be impaired 10 all, at Commercial Col
lege, Burlington Vermont The Burlington Col
lege is one of the Great international Chain
located IN the principal cities of me United States.
Although other Colleges may attempt 10 compete
with bryant, Stralton K Co.'S Chain" yet they
will all eventually fail of their Obi CT, and leave
these gentlemen in undispuled possession Of the
ield.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04
Inc ST. Adams Riders.

TORONTO, c. W., April 1.-The Leadtr of this
morning has information, which is claimed as
authentic, that a warrant is to be issued in St.
GATHERINGS, charging the 81. Albums raiders with
breach OF The neutrality act, vh.n they will be
brought to that place. This charge will then be
dropped and the prisoners will be brought before
the Toronto Judges IN demand for extradtion,
with the expectation that they will reverse the
decision lately given by Judge Smith Of Montreal
A special dspnch to the Burlington Tins,
dated at Montreal, Aprilllst, also says;
The prisoners wire brought up to-day and were
re-manded again upon Mr.. Deyn's application
to "Wednesday mex. The Evening Teegrdph
issued an extra this morning, announcing that the
prisoners are 10 be sent to Upper Clnada to be
tried Tor breach ofneutraity laws but in reality
u be sent over the lines. The government ia
bitterly denounced, and citizlns are called upon
to resist such attempts il made. The excitement
i intense.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04
The St. Adams Raiders Discharged. ~

We were considerably surprised LIST week by
the decision Of Justice Smith, at Montreal, dis
charging the ST. Adams raiders. The t3le-
graph gave the following version of the deer
ion
A cons derable time previous TO that announced
for the opening of the Court there Yves large
concourse of people gathered in the corridor and
on the stairs leading to the Supreme o. urt
There was full attendance Of the bar, likewise
many ladies'
The Court hes gone over considerable por-
ton OF the case, holding that the prlsOne:s
we're belllgerants, and that Young had a commits
ion also that it Is not for neutral to inquire
INTO the validity of commission and slice
such Is the case 1t was impo ,ible TO extradiic
the prisoners unleel there should something fur
Their DO shown to take the case Of the prisoners
out OF the ordinary cltegory of belllgerants.
The law Of nations did not consider that a
breach Of neutrality took away the character
of belligerant.
The Court held that even supposing tn per-
sons had gone through Canada to 81. Adams
and thereby inlringed on neutrality 10 the
broadest sense, it would not change their status
as belgerants, but there had been but little
proef OF any breach of neutrality except some
connection with Mr.. Clay. For the American
Government to complain that breach Of neu-
trallty by the prisoners had given that Govern
ment any rights which it did not possess by in-
ternational law was non 1guiiur.
1t was the neutral only, which was the
agrlcved party and the peaceful passage of these
prisoners through our territory could not affect
the relations between the two belligerant parties
The extension OF civillzatian had extended the
laws regulating the carrying on Of warfare as
the extension OF connerce had done 80 in respect
OF the SINE.
The court could not hold that he hal any
jurisdiction whereby he could extradito the
prisoners.
This decision is directly in conflict with that
of the judge at Toronto, giving up the LAX.
Erie pirate Burlelgh, and the two cannot be in
any way recencied.
The raiders were not suffered to go at large,
but we're imme lately rearrested on charge of
murder, and for violatisn oil the neutrality of
Canada. IL will now be the business OF the
Canadian authorities to give US some practical
evidence of both the sincerity aud honesty Of
the friendly professions by devising some means
Of giving up these rascals to our Governme' t.,
in spite OF rebel sympathizing judges, or by
Furnishing them in Canada for using neutral
territory, to set on foot hostile expedition
against friendly power.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04

Tue rRVTu VERMONT A correspondent tom
ths Tenth Vermont writes US as follows respect
ing the part taken by the Regiment in the fight
of Saturday last.
Most OF the lO;h Regiment was on picket
They advanced us skirmishers without any sup
porting column, and carried the whole rebel
picket line and about $50 prisoners Two were
killed John and joseph Smith, both of Cl. II.
But few were wounded. The rebels remained
IN their works, and were captured rather than
run away. Still they fought we'll, and i. is re-
mlrklble that the Regiment escaped with Cd
slight loss.
Lieut. Col. Damon behaved most CALAMITY.
He was placed in charge of the attacking col
una by Gen. Seymour, and the charge. The
men axe in high spiri' Esorjthing Is going
well -
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04

Az ETfsA SAeer Owing to an unusual
press OF advertising W. are compelled, this week,
to issue supplement to the Weekly FeElNAy.
We are thus enabled to give our rea. ers more
than the usual amount of reading matter besides
giving all our advertisers !" hearing" We feel
much obliged to our advertising friends for their
iAvors' and trust they will often place US under
the necessity of issuing supplementary sheet,
for we do not intend the advertising shall en-
croach upon our reading columns.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04

VERMONT TosAcco.-F. Ii. JOyner of Rich.
mond, Vermont, raised last sea,op from eight to
ten tons of tobacco for which he has been Of
ic'ed twenty-five cent, a pound. This makes
for him an exceedingly profitable crop. We
have seen some very good cigars which he has,
made from this tobacco. From bis success we
cannot see why, with proper attention an care
tobacco growing cannot be made profitable in
hesitate We undeisf md Mr.. Joyner is making
preparations for growing still larger crop this
coming season.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04
LATEST!
RICHMOND OCCUPIED BY OUR TROOPsl

CRY polSr, April 3, $3.50 ~ NJ.
To T.. w. Stanton.
TnIs morning ,en. Giant reports p rsburg
evacuated aud he is confident that Richmond
asD is; lie is pushing forward to cut of il
P ssible. the retreat Of The ar my.
A. LINCOLN.
WiR Dlr'T, WASHINGTON, April, 3, !
- 10 A. M. s
TO MAJ. Ge, Dir:
Itappea,s i;om dispatch of Gen. Weiizel,
J 1st received in this department that our forces
under his command are in Richmond having
tskan 1t ut !, Is this morning
4. NJ. STANTON, Sec'y Of War,
WAR DEPARTMENT, April 3, ii A. NJ.
The following has just been received from
Gen. Weilssl:
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04

DRIVING BusNLss.-The Pioneer Shops, at
Burlington, bave again commenced work with
the new engine. twill be remembered that the
explosion by which tn e works were stopI d,
occurred On the 10th Of Janus-y, 30 that in some
two and a half months time, and that too in the
midst Of winter, the shops are again doing work
under " .ul head Of steam.' This fact speaks
well for the busin 5 ability and energy of Messr,
Barnes & Co. The new engine is of 1870 horto
power, and was made by the CorleE Co., Of Prov
dence. Three new bsiers have been put in, be-
sides the two uninjured by the explosion.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04

FAMILY Dire CoLoRs.-We know Of nothing
that so admirably meets long existing want o,
the FAMILY DYE ColoRs, manufactured by Howe
4 Stevens, of this city. Alter years OF expert
ment aud unsparing expenditure they have per.
fec'ed their Dyes, upwards Of thirty in number,
so that nothing further apparently is desirable.
Every color aud shade that ~ ever likely to be
wanted hr been produced, and is sold at price,
that make saving of eighty per cent on the
common method, b ,ites being better than oil
others, Ths colors are as permanent as the fab
RIGS TO which they may be sCxed, aud are clear
and marked. The Dyes are immensely popular
wherever used.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04
March 30, 1865.

We invite the attention Of our readers to our
let Of Boston Business Cards, ifom the we'll
known and popular advertising house of S. NJ
Pettengill , Co. Merchants visiting Boston for
their Spring purchases should take this list along
with them, and give these advert ers a call.
They will find them live, wide-awake, and rei-
able business men, with large stocks of goods
when they are ready to roll at living prices.
Give them a call.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04

But little maple sugar will DO made in the
State this year on account of the sudden advent
OF Spring, aud the absence of frost in the
ground. Some farmers are not tapping their
orchards at all.-EIcaange,
The above hardly "..cOincldes," as our neighbor
of the Waichman so often says, with reports Of
sugar makers in this vicinity. Toe frat of last
week the saccharine juice of the naples in many
instances, fairly "run away" from the sugar
makers, besides compelling them to boil night
and day. The mild nights Of Thursday and
Friday gave them time to catch up and sugar
Oft, but Sunday night it Irozs again, and the
beautiful Monday following will give our friends
work enough to do in the susariug line.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04

Tbs flllowus r1nreall to the wifi, of hon
G'orgec ?. Marsh Of Burlington, is from the
New York Eeeniag Pest
An American lady, Mrs. Marsh, appears to
have been The belle Of the ball given by the
Floientines at the Pltti Palace last month 70
the King of Italy. The correspondent of the
London Scr writes:
- The beauty OF the women Of every nation
the very TYP 3 were there, lglisb, Ru ian,
aud ltaan-young girls of sixteen up to the
faded remnants Of the b,les of fifty years ago.
The Americans, too, mustered strong What
lovely women To my taste, the lovlles. of all
was the wife Of the American minister.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04

a VERMONT OFFICER. Brevet Brigadier Cen
eral N B. Mclaughlin, captured by the rebels
in thelr assault on Fort Stedman, is a resident
of Coho,s, n. Y, and a native of Chelsea, w.
lie IS a captain in the 1 h regular cavalry and
graduate of West Point. Ia October, 1862,
he was appointed Cjioael Of the lst Massachu
sets Infantry, and when the time of that regi
ment expired he WAS made Colonel of the 57th
Massachusetts Veteran Volunteers He led
both these regiments with great gllantry, aud
was brcyclei Brisadier as a reward for his gal.
lantry in leading a brigade Of tho 9th Army
Corps at Poplar Grove Church, September 20,
1854
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04

Ina recent letter to his father at Covington,
ky., Gen Gran. saws ." We are now having
tne weather, and think will be able 10 wind
W matters about Richmond soon, | am anxious
to have Lee hold on where he is a short time
longer, 80 that J can get him into position
where he must lose great portion OF his army
The rebellion has lost its vitality, and il ain
not mistaken, there we'll be rebel army Of
any great dimensions a few weeks hence ANY
great catastrophe to any of our armies would,
OF course revive the enemy for short time, bot
expect no such thing to happen"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04

The ship Anna Schmidt, which was destroyed
by the Alabams OF the coast of South America,
had on board quantity of Ayers Cherry Pcc-
toial for California. DIR. Aver 4 20. now ap.
peal Tor redress direct to the British Government,
~ the responsible party in this wicked business,
and base their CLAIM Tor payment and protection
on the ground Of humanity, as their commodities
arc wholly for the sick. Their point Is well
taken, and will doubtless DO pressed with the
pluck and persistency which characterize tho
operations Of these celebrated ehemisA-Bolti-
NOR. Clipper.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04
Manufacturers Of wool.


The stockbreeders OF Vermont are requested
70 meet at Bellows Falls on Friday April 7!h
1865, at 3 o'clock p. NJ for the purpose Of max
ing arrangements, for ending arIicl,s, horses
sbeep and cattle to the Internal Exhibition, tn
be held at Stettn in The Kingdom OF Prussia
in May and June mkt.
1t is important 10 Vermont r. State that
these meeting be fully attended. To Vermont
was awarded the honor of producing the best
sheep in the world, at the exhibition at Ham
burgh, and this opportunity to confirm the
award to Vermont shouli NOT DO neglected, for
the honor OF the State in this regard is in peril
Col. Daniel Needham OF Ma H., aud others
will address the meeting
IlyVRr CLARK.
March % 1853
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04

Or OF TUE Jaws OF DEArH.-Captsin ChsrlCj
A. Adams, Co. Ii, lst Vermont Cavalry, arrived
in Washington 90 Monday last, having escaped
trsm the rebel prison at Charlotte, n. C., about
a month since. He made bis way out by way
of Knoxville footing the whole distance Of three
hundred and Fifty miles. Captain Adams was
wounded and taken prisoner st the great cavalry
engagement at Brandy Station October llth,
1868, and has therefore been in rebel prisons
eighteen montbs-Times.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04

KYNTucKy.-Go Bramlette does not acquesce
IN the rejection Of the constitutional amendment
by the Kentucky legislature. lie has sent in a
message telling the legislature their action is not
final that the question is open and the right to
ratify remains. He hopes the people will reverse
the decision When they elect the next legislature.
lie says slavery is rrevocaLly doomed, and has
become burdenso e, and that the true policy and
interest Of the Safe requires the ratification Of
the amendment.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04

Connecticut Spring EIec ion t'kes place to day
Monday and We hope Clnnec clt will make as
good showing for The Union and against sham
Democracy as did New Hampshire in her late
election, We notice that the Connecticut State
Central Republican Commitie have offered a ban.
T worth $500 to the town making the largest
gain in this elesIion, compared with its pre,i.
dental vote.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04

1t is reported that Gov. Smith has appointed
Friday, the l4lh of this month, as day Of fasting
and prayer Throughout, this State, but as we in
this section have seen no proclamation to tina,
effect, it may be SO, and then again it nav no
We shall oil doubtless know in tue uovsrnel s
own good time
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04

T.E NsXr GovERNoR.-W have received from
a correspondent who subscribes himself L" East
Side, communication in reply to the article in
the ST. Adams Messenger proposing Gov smiths
reelection, but as The ground taken in the CON-
muncaton is substantially the same as that 90
cupied BY the Vermont Record in the article
which we copied last week, we do no. think it
necessary to print our correspondents letter.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04

hat Con- CAL BRowS,-so well known to
most Of Ou7 rcldC.s as he prince of good fellow,
and the comic singer and delincat1r now
trayelna-we notice is to give Concert at VII
age Iall, in this place, next Wednesday and
lhursd evenings, Ap-il 5th and 9Th. If you
wish to indulge in a hearty, healthy laugh, 90
aud hear B'own. lie Is a sisted by Nj Ma. Jh
and Mr.. Can ,rbury.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04

REroRT OF THE ApJUrAST AND INSPECTOR GkN
ERA OF rus STATE or VERMONT, from October
LIST 1863 to October lst 1864, is published. It
is large and valuable document We have MT
time at this moment to notice i! at any length,
but shah call attention 70 Il again soon.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04

We took Richmondat 8;l5 this morning. |
captured many guns The enemy left in great
haste The city is on fire in one place, and !
am making every effort 30 put it out The
people received us with enthusiastic expressions
of JOY. WErzEL.
Gen. Grant started early this morning with
the army toward the Danville road to cut OF
if possible Lees retreating army.
President Lincoln has gone to the front.
j. 3. BOWERS, A. A. G.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04

NATIONAL CELyR'iT,oN AT CBAsLr TON At
the great celebration at Charl q N on the l4th
of April, the anniversary of the surrender of
Fort Sumter to the rebels, the chief ceremony
OF the day will be the raising OF the old dag
over Sumter at noon by Maj Gen. Andorton-
the same flag that foated tn re four veal ago.
and which had r,'n sacredlv preserved for the
occasion. The flag will b. saldi by hundred
guns from Fort Sumter and from every tort and
battery that fired upon H. and there will be
other appropriate militry ceIemonles, under
the direction of Gen Gilmore Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher is invited to give the public ad-
DIR $ on the occasion. Capt. Fox, sistant
secretary of the navy, and Mr.. Ncolay, the
Presidents private secre' ry, with invited
guests OF the Government, have already sailed
for Charl ton, to prepare for and be pr ent at
the celebration. Dr. Maekav, Fix. Gov. Aiken
and the other Union men oil harl ton " faith
full among the fattl 9 found" will it sex
pected enter heartily into the patriotic demon
straton9 of the day The whole country should
take part in the celebration. And # the cur
rent of succe flows steadily on, we shall have
other victories to celebat perhaps the final
victory OF the war and the r. iteration of pc .oe.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04
COMM ERCIAL.

KlErETs,-Nsw YoRk, Apr l. Cotton dull 1t Is to
Sc Flour 10 to 2Oc lover sale 5000 bbls State o. S.
to % round hoop Ohio 50 Is 10 80 Western 81 6j to
% as. souhernsales 500 bis 81 50 to tl2 So Canada
10 to 2Dc lover. Wheat to &c lower sales unimpoant
Corn dun sales IN important Beef dull Pork FRA (,
sales 1000 bbls. Lard Arm. Wbskey dull
MoNETnr--U. s. Coupons Skies o. 1881 lO5. u
40 l0' = o. s. 10 . sI! Gold ISL. Money abundant
az per cen.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04

Mrs. Gen. Ewell arrived at s.. Louis a few
Gays sgo to see about the sum Of 100 600 belong.
ing to her, which wa, lately seized by the United
States authorities. Soon after her arrival, dis.
patch was received from Gen Haeck ordering
her to be sent South not to return during the
war, under the penalty Of being treated as spy.
The order was Immediately enforced.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04

O. {. slalding, Isq. recently of the Newport
.NeW', AMI formerly lieutenant in the 9Th Vt.
Regiment, and while in the service correspen-
dent OF the FaEEa.S over tho signature See
See Eas,' has enlisted In 4" llancoek's Veteran"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04

In Rhode Island tie candidate on the Demo.
cratic ticket have declined, and |, d ntimated tina.
the State Centnl Committee, to whom the Con.
veniion entrusted the matter Of filing vacancies,
WI put no others in nomination,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04

y Tho absence Of the editor, who was las,
Friday UNEXPECTEDLY called West, must be our
apology for any deficiencies in the editorial de-
partment Of the iRsss,s.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04

The New York millineries Opened" on Thurs
day Bonnets are like last fall only more go
flowers and acss predominant feathers scarce
ribbons very rich and wide; corn and lavender,
green and white, are the pet colors and no open
ing for years has been SO rich, brilliant and yar-
Gus.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-04

C-unty for the month of February last.
MONTPELIER CABOT.
Atkins, Hiram $685. Fisher, NJ O& E,$l2,20
Andrews & Parker, 1871 Haines, II L Z g, 1920
Bickford, Ebenezer 1928 Lance, ByronJ 1900
Ballou, l.. & Co, 4,35 NoRTHFIELD.
Barnes & Johnson, SO so Braman, AS $279
Praman, W Fl Co,l9.6O Gould, Jos & Co, 1885
Babcock Jr AS 'Jordan,M. & Co,34945
Brainerd, & Co, 1890 Wellington, L s 800
Cogston, ID 1866 BARRE.
Cross, II Son 60 00 Batchsldor & lane 80, so
Dewey Denison 24,30 Dwight, Henry q l,70
Fisher, & Co, 4,lj 'Reyn'd.&Tildsn 1852, 65
Far. Mu lbs Co. lO6,5O Standardization, 90
Fullerton, IL & G, 20,4j Z. CALAIS.
Knapp, D 40 Wheeler &lamb,$ 40
Keith, Peck & Co l2l,3O MANSFIELD.
Lane, Dennis 25,7O Campbell, II 1855
Lease, John ll,40 Parker, sc $3.50
Langdon, X 1890 WARREN.
Lowell, A II 1900 Haywood, TP $500
Mont. Gas Light Co,6,G2 Thayer. Il ll3O
Merrill, I A 1916 MARsHFIELD.
'Mowcratt, w Jr 1920 Davis, Geo $l0,75
Peck & Johonnett, 27,70 MoRETowN.
Ptkin, Orrin 200 Fsrrer, Calvin 1920
Riker, K X S,2S N. MONTPELIER.
Scribner Eben $50 'Little, HA&W ,$233,70
Vt.Mu Fire lrs Co,4l,0I WATERBURY,.
Walton, f = $40 Anterior, A A s. so
Walton, $ NJ FMS 1925 Bruce i L,dd, 1925
Willard, G w, 1925 Colby Bros & Co 9l7O
Woolson, s G 26,40 Graves C&JS 800
BERLIN. Huchins, VIZ 999
Bosworlh,J & n,$l2,4O Josyn, Geo d 1925
Bailey, Richard 40 Wells, All $50
The Internal revenue from this source has been
, diminishing for the last few months, it being but
little over $4,000 10 this district for February,
against over $4,000 last September. This is
owing u the decline 10 prices, aad to the fact
that business is generally dulIer this spring than
last fall