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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-18
81 WOODS
FAMILY GROCERY

:: i PROV VISION STOR E,
Corner of Queen and st. Asaph streets,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-18

- Constantly on hand BACON, HAMS,
SIC JLDERS and SIDES, and FLOUR by
lac pound sack or barrel
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-11-02

HORSE TRAINER.-Wm. Pitcher of
West Albany, who has long enjoyed
an excellent reputation in this and
adjoining counties as an expert train
er and breaker of horses and colts, is
prepared to receive a few horses at
his stable. He knows a horse and
Just what to do for him.
REMovALs.-Gen. Stannard has re-
moved Gen. Foster from the Office of
deputy collector at Newport, and ap-
pointed Marvin M. Mason of Barton
Landing in his stead. He has also re-
moved VIM. H. Rand of the same
place and put in his stead Capt. Wood
bury of Morrisville. The removal of
Foster is good, but the removal of
Rand is heavenly. Judge Cheney and
II. Baxter Derby Line are also ousted,
and Capt. F. D. Butterfeld and Capt.
Henry E. Foster are in their places
Maj. Josiah Grout jr., of Barton, also
takes the place vacated by Norman W
Bingham at Island Pond. Jonas Car
ruth at Island Pond is also removed
but we have not learned who has his
place.
Since the above was in type we heal
that the president has removed Gen
Stannard. We do not know how tru
it is, but presume it is so, as it is il
most perfect harmony with all his act
for the past year. The hand tina
could pardon such rebels as Lee an
Wise and Semmes and Monroe, is jus
the hand to remove such brave on
armed veterans as Gen. Stannard.
t SEIzURE.-We understand that O
+ Thursday of last week Capt. Woo
n bury, the new deputy, seized lot
S whiskey in VIM. H. Rand's barn, whel
; it had been struggled the night pr
d vious by Lucius I'll. Barnes, a nephe
e of Mr.. Rand. Perhaps Rand is not
e partner of Barnes we say perhaps
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-11-02

A SNAKE SToRY.-S ONE of our
Texas exchanges have been telling all
about the rattlesnake that grew to be
fourteen feet long in forty years. We
have story to tell about snake that
only grew to be ten inches long in
several thousands of years.
Major William S. Griffin employed
some hands to dig a cistern on hi,
place, situated about eleven m i |
southwest of Paris. The hands reach
ed the lime rock at the depth of fifteer
feet, and after digging about eigh
teen inches through rock that wa:
easily broken, came to solid rock
After digging eighteen inches through
the solid lime rock, they turned up
snake about ten inches in length tina
had been imbedded in, and surround
ed by the solid rock. When frs
taken out of tie rock, it was abou
the color of the rock, and was fat Xix
piece of tape, and showed no appear
ance of life whatever. After havin
been examined, it was laid out on tn
ground, and in a short time, to tn
establishment of all present, it bega
to show signs of life. 1t soon change
its appearance, its body becomin
round, its head erect, its color seen
ing to change from dingy grey t
brown, and every thing indicating tina
his snakeship had lost none of his pr
culiarities by his long confinement i
the rock. Its eyes assumed thei
brightness, and, exhibiting its forke
tongue, it seemed ready to declar
war against the entire human family
In short time it glided off with tn
ease and rapidity which characteri2
the movements of the more slende
species of snakes.
| Capt. John F. Griffin, one of til
Oldest and most respected citizens
Lamar county, and a Mr.. FIetche
were present when the snake was r
moved from the rock, and vouch ft
the above statement.-iSOutherm pape
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-11-02

BURGLARY AT WINoosKI.-Th e
store of Chas. La Fountain, in Col.
chester, was entered between 3 and
o'clock on Sunday morning by some
person who carried off a dark blue
Chinchilla overcoat, and other cloth
ing to the amount of 5000. The over
coat was lined with gray flannel, and
had been worn a little. There was
also an attempt to break into F. La
Glars store the same night. An eat
ing saloon kept by Frank Shiett, was
entered and 81 in counterfeit money
30 pennies and part of a box of cigars
carried off.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-11-02
A Letter from Montpelier.
Montpelier, Oct. 9th, 1866.

Montpelier, Oct. 9th, 1856.
Friend Earl IL saw from Stan
dard l picked up the other day, that
you was back at your old place; and
if was there would kill the fatted
calf and make merry over the prodi-
gals return. You, like our illustrious
President, have swung around the cir
Gle, and l guess made about as much
by it.
We are getting along at the State
House finely, with hardly enough OPP
position from the democrats to make
it interesting. did pity the poor
fellows when they arose in their seats
to vote for Senator; as they got up
with bowed heads and feeble voices,
they looked like men under conviction.
When they can all be brought up to
the mark there are thirteen or fourteen.
We have had several very interesting
lectures and addresses, one by Rev.
A. E. Rankin, from Charleston, Mass,
subject, New England. He remarked
that although our fields were not as
large as at the West, yet our hillsides
were bearded with wheat, and oul
valleys were bristling with corn. anc
there was abundance for man anC
beast. That it was the Bible tina
made New England what it was tina
with Bible and Sabbath, a republic
i might be possible, even i'll France.
was forcibly struck with one remark
that we had more to fear from tn
lack of good family government, tina
n any one thing.
|. Night before last, Col. Vezey CAV
# very eloquent and patriotic address
e in the Representatives Hall, at tn
a. annual reunion of the Vermont of
W GERS. 1t was a grand sight to Sc
q those brave men, noble fellows ever
. one of them, met together for soci;
intercourse under those battered flag
not one of which had ever been pOllute
by rebel touch. The speaker tol
them their work was not yet don
e. that their country still called for the
IN united efforts. He spoke of h
is struggle for our National Indepe
o. dence, the long years of war and 81
IT. fering, yet it was worth to the matte
tn all it cost. Who could comprehel
h. what our late struggle for nation
tie life cost? You my comrades W
be saw so many lights 60 out in the I
he BILE struggle, know something of
,ct the widows. the mothers, the siste
ed know. He said it was our duty, Il
ca only to mourn the loss of the mol
lif men, but to initiate their example.
e." Last evening the Hon. Justin
len Morrill,, gave the members Of the Il
di. islature and his friends, a receipt
%" at the Pavilion. At 8 o'clock I
the company assembled in the parlors
be stairs, where bright the gas shone
ks fair women and brave men, and eve
a heart beat happily. After cord
the greetings by Mr.. Morrill, and la
for and an hour or two of social chat, J
the Morrill, and his social wife led the "
on to the dining hall, where at a glaI
zee. we could see the Col had done
to best. After dispatching the bounti
he repast and the usual good event
dis the crowd dispersed with the feel
r of that this was fine country, and
and habited by nice folks. NJ R
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-11-02

ADJOURNED SALE.--The Auction
sale sal, of J. & E. j. Gray, of West
Wheelock, which was to take place
OCT. Soth, was postponed to Thurs.
Gay, NOV. 9Th, at which time they will
sell a large number of sheep, and 9th
er stock, and other peronal property.
;. +. Wheeler, Auctioneer.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-11-02

REMOVABLE. e. Rawson has NOV
ed his jewelry store into Skinner &
Drew's new building, where he has
nice rooms fitted up, and has just re-
turned from market with a new stock
of goods.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-11-02

Our Informant represents the Or
der in that town as doing a good work
in the cause of temperance. Good.
We bid them all hail and God speed.
The cause of temperance is the cause
of the widow and the orphan, the cause
Of humanity and the cause of Cod
Every faithful temperance society is
a miniature church, and he who laborS
for the furtherance of total abstinence
among his fellows, labors to raise him
higher in the scale of social and NOR
al being, and to place him nearer the
throne of God. But if any one does
not choose to consider the subject from
religious standpoint, he can take a
financial view of it and see how many
dollars and cents difference there are
between thorough going temperance
community and one where tipping is
general and drunken rows of frequent
occurrence. Who does not know thai
real estate always commands higher
price and meets with a reader sale IL
the former than in the latter? Thi:
fact is self evident and needs no de
monstration. Then he who woulC
best promote the financial good of tn
, community will labor with zeal to Civ
! its members the highest moral stand
!. ing. Will our Lowell friends see tina
! we are kept posted in all matters a
] fecting that town?
; BLACK RIVER LODGE No. 40
y Saturday last a new lodge with TIL
name was organized at West Alban,
consisting Of thirty two members. |
O ?. Cotton of Irasburgh acted as D. {
r W. C.. I. The officers elected for tt
-. - 1.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-11-02
Yours, &C.,
T.. III. BLAKE.

Y, certainly, Capting! certainly
Your very reasonable request shall be
granted. From our previous acquain.
lance with you we never could see
why you should desire printed sheet
Your mind is of that peculiar stamp
that can comprehend nothing better
than any man We know of. Sending
Ia printed sheet was an oversight OF
ours, for which we ask pardon.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-11-02

A large number were present from |
the lodges in Lowell, Craftsbury and
Irasburgh and it was altogether a
very pleasant occasion.
ACCIDENT.-Mr. Samuel P. Dexter
of this village, while at work in the
saw mill belonging to the railroad
company, sawed off one Of his fingers
and partially sawed off two more.
AUCTIONs.-At the residence of Ju-
Illus Rice near Bloomington Centre,
Saturday, Nov. 3, at 10 o'clock-his
farm of 112 acres of excellent land,
we'll timbered, with good buildings
thereon, and all his personal property.
Also at the residence of Mr.. John
Guild in hasburgh, Wednesday, Nov.
It'll, at 10 o'clock-all of his personal
property, horses, COWS, young cattle,
sheep and hogs, hay, straw, grain and
potatoes, all his farming tools and a
lot of household furniture. Also at
the residence of VIM. A. Green in
Irasburgh, Thursday, Nov. 8th, at 10
o'clock-his farm of 100 acres, known
as the skinner Farm" one of the best
farms in Orleans county, also his large
amount of personal property on said
farm. S. S. Kimball is the auction
, eer at all the above sales. Sales pos
r tive at the times named, weather fail
t or foul.
See advertisement of z. E. Jane
: son.
SPIRITUALIsM.-The spiritualists o
Glover are to hold a meeting at tn,
: South Church in Glover village, Sun
n day, Nov. 4. Joseph D. Stiles will
d address the people. The public gen
l, orally are invited to attend. Seat
= free.
Read the advertisement of Messrs
: Skinner q Drew. 1t is very candle
document and should be penerall
- "peroosed." Their store is fitted u
in elegant shape.
It DERBY, Oct. 90, 1866.
J. Mr.. Earte-Dear Sir: Please sen
IS my paper blank for the rest of th
o time my subscription calls for.
much prefer nothing to the miserabl
slang that made up the editorials {
v the last issue. Send it to Derby Ger
g. tire, Vt.
Yours, &c.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-11-02
Local News.

GOOD TEMPLARs.-The following
are officers of Mount Norris Lodge
No. 2, Lowell, for the quarter COM
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-11-02

Since July the cholera has found
1407 victims in Cincinnati.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-11-02

VoTERs.-Remember that if Wor-
Ellington G. Smith is not elected on
Tuesday next, there is every good
reason to believe that Waldo Brigham
the copperhead candidate, will be-
A Plurality elects this time, and the
democrats can poll 1000 votes easily
If they have a mind to. If Adds runs
and Smith runs. and Baxter also
as there will be many votes given fol
the latter-it will so divide the re-
publican strength that there is great
danger of the election of the demo-
cratic candidate. Shame to us if this
should be, with such majority as we
have.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-11-02

THE SITUATION. "-Br. Camp good
Lord-good-devil, VIII o-shaIt-I-go-for ?
remarks On "the situation" in the last
Express, forcibly reminds US Of the
schoolboy who was asked to write a
composition, which he did in the toll
lowing strain:
The SeasOns-Some folks like the
spring best. and some like the summer
best, and then there are others that
prefer the fall; but as for me, why
"give me liberty or give me DEATH"
The boy didn't quite succeed in say.
ing what he wanted to, but he was sure
he had got up a taking production.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-11-02

FATAL ACCIDENT.-On Friday last
John B. Seaver, Manager of the sta
bles at the Mansfield house, at Stowe
was thrown from his buggy, while
contesting trotting race upon the
Morisville course, and received such
serious injuries that he expired at 4
O'Clock on the morning of the 22d ult.
The circumstances were as follows
Mr.. Seaver's horse became unmanage-
able during the race, and came into
collision with his opponents animal.
The shock broke the buggy wheel and
Mr.. Seaver falling to the ground, his
feet caught in the lines and he was
violently dragged some distance be.
fore the bystanders could stop the
horse. Seaver was insensible when
picked up and remained in a state of
Inconsistencies until his death.
POLICE CoURr.-n the police court
on Monday, Oct, 22d, before John R
Hollenbeck, Esq, James Munroe was
bound up in the sum of $500, for steal
ing U. S. bonds and notes to the
amount of $500 from our townsman
Mr.. James Urquhart.- Burzim gton
Times.
LYNX SHoT.-Orville Cheney, ;
lad OF fifteen years of age, and a SOL
OF Cutting c. Cheney, of Washington
shot large lynx on the 9Th inst.
measuring three feet in length and tw,
and half in height.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-11-02

A large number were present from
the lodges in Lowell, Craftsbury and
Irasburgh, and it was altogether a
very pleasant occasion.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-11-02

ACCIDENT.-Mr. Samuel P. Dexter
of this village. while at work in the
saw mill belonging to the railroad
company, sawed off one Of his fingers
and partially sawed off two more.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-11-02

Read the advertisement of Messrs.
Skinner q Drew. 1t is very candid
document and should be generally
"peroosed." Their store is fitted up
in elegant shape.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-02-02
Letter rom Alexander II. Stephens.

HIS DECI.INATIoN OF THE GEORGIA sENATORsHIP.
The following is Mr.. Stephens letter declining
the United States Senatorship from Georgia.
"MILLEDGEvILLE, Georgia, January 22, 1885,
Messrs. j. f. Johnson, Charles H. Smith, and
-Gentlemen:-Your note of invitation to
me to address the General Assembly on the state
OF the country, and assuring me that 1t is the
almost universal desire of the members that |
should do so II consistent with my feelings, etc.,
was received two days ago. have considered it
mature!y, and be assured if ! saw anv gc0d that
could be accomplished by my comply Sing with
your request. would cheerllHly yield my per-
eonal reluctance to so general a wish OF the
members of the General Assembly thus mani
tested. But as it is, seeing no prospect of effect
ing any good by such an address, you and your
associates will, / trust, excuse me in declining.
My reasons need not be stated; they will
readily suggest themselves to your own minds
upon reflection. In reference to the subject
OF the election OF United States Senators,
which is now before you, allow me to avail my
self OF this occasion to say to you, and through
Won TO all the members OF the General Assembly,
that cannot give my consent to the use of my
name in that connection. This inhibition OF such
use of it is explicit and emphatic. | wish it so
understood by all. As willingly as would yield
nv own contrary inclnatiOns 60 what | am as
sured is the general and unanimous wish of the
Legislature in this respect, If | any prospecG
OF being able, by thus Welding, to render any
essential service to the people OF Georgia; and,
as earnestly DESTROYS as | am Tor q speedy resto
ration OF civil law, perfect peace, harmony, and
prosper ty throughout the whole country, yet,
unGer existing circumstances, do not see much
prospect OF the availability of my services to
these ends in any public pos ton. Moreover,
so ar as / am personally concerned, do not
think 1t proper polite that the election should
be postponed with any vie to probable change
of present circumstances, or probable change
OF my position on the subject and do trust that
no member Will give even a complimentary vote
to me in the election. Yours, truly,
ALEXANDER IL. STEPHENS"
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-02-02

braves might find an answer from the Throne
of Grace. The women Of America have Sc
cured for themselves a regal dowry. They
led in every benevolent project, and are to-day
untiring in their efforts to ameliorate the
condition of those who, through treason,
inGrmity. or crime have been brought low.
Could higher CT holier mission be desiredP
1t is impossible to add to the dignity of
woman by throwing her into daily contact
with the bullies of the pot-house, or permit
ing her to mingle in The striles of the Stock
Exchange. She shines most brilliantly at
home, extending the graceful hospitalitles OF
social life, experimenting the Joyous prattle
of childhood. and mlnistering fondly to those
who are worn out by daily toll If it we're
possible to End out the fact. it would be dis
covered that female influence has always
exeIted a controlling influence upon the poll
tics of nations. We know that in times
gone by the persuasive lips of woman have
controlled courtiers and monarchs, both for
veal and for woe.
The destinies of nations have been more
than once decided by women; but it was
not in most instances, by unsexing themselves,
but by gaining the affections of those who
held the reins of government. In their appro-
pirate sphere there is no reason why women
should not act true part in all public policies; !;
but to be effective she must be retiring and
delicate, as becomes her organization and the
natural bent of her mind. When she ceases
to be dependant upon man, she loses her
individuality, and is no longer the helpmate
but simply bad substitute for man.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-02-02

guided and directed by him. that murdered
the helpless citizens of PENNSYLVANIA. He is
as much responsible TOR the destruction they
caused as is the operator who sat on the
banks Of the James river, and, by means OF
electric wires, discharged a torpedo in the
middle Of the stream. He may have been
miles away, yet 1t was he that is the criminal.
So it is with DAVIS; though in Richmond,
the electric current OF his will compelled the
deyastations in our State, and he is more re-
sponsible for them than the ignorant automa-
tons who executed his purposes "He was
the war;" as Mr.. HOWARD says, and where
ever that war penetrated he was. Let him,
then. be arraigned before a jury of Pennsyl-
vaDians. We do not care whether they or a
military commission Try him; but we do pro-
test against his fate being decided by twelve
fellow Rebels sitting in Southern State, aud
we do demand that punishment be.dealt out,
and that right speedily.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-02-02
IMpEED DING TRIAL or JEFF. DAVIS.
The Military ConmtssiOu-ItsO OnUn posi-
sion EighIS UF the Administrator,
Etc. Fac.

The Military ConsmtssiOu-Its O"m posi-
sion EiEhtS VF the Administrator,
Etc. Fac.
We clip the following important article from
the last number of Wakes SPIRIT Of the Times. 1t
is published to-day in the editorial columns of
the New York Tribune, and seems to be thor
oughly endorsed:--
1--WE feel warranted in stating to the public
that the reyelatous OF the last zen DAYS will ius
tily us in announcing roW that the Government
has decided chat jefferson Davis shall be tried
for treas on ana othcr nigh crimes he ore a mill
tarN commission. The significant summOaiug
to " q II nGtCn, thtrc fore l,i such distinguished
Generals as sherman, sheridan, and Mea ie,
Gnd tic recent arrival there, also, OF Bar
ton n. HaIIiS, who was the private Secre
tGry OF DAVIS duliTg The Rebellion, may now
he unders'ood- We congratulate the country
upon this decision of the Government. 1t avoids
the vast danger OF opening up the verdict of the
sword, and risking the mlnolty report OF disa-
gTeeing Jury against recording treason as a
crime Such a result would he calamity TO both
South and North tor it would encourage mIschie-
vous calculations on the one s;dP ana infCt con-
tinual alarm upon the other. The Government,
therefore could not excuse itself tor such ter
rible mistake ana we consequently are relieved
to find that 1t has decided on the proper course
1t is matter OF inferior importance. wnat be
comes OF DAVIS after he is tried; but IL IS of the
first Importance to the future that he be
tried by a tribunal OF sufficient iptelt-
gence to comprehend his crimes, and Of
SuuCiVbllg estaDHsheu iLonor " carry tue
aCquiescence OF the nation with its verdict. In
addition to this every rea9on points to the con-
clusion that DAVIS should be tried by military
court. The military law is not repealed. The
crimes OF DAVIS are of military character
courts martial are still sitting even in the North
ern States and the pirate Semmes is soon to be
tried by Naval Commission at the Capital. To
continue these courts, and to try Sem mes before
one Of them, and at the same time TO hesitate to
arTaIgn Davis in the same manner, wonld be an
evidence Of cowaIdice and forfeiture of duty
on the part OF the Administration, from the
effects OF which it would never recOve."
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-02-02
PhiIadelnhia Trade Report.

FRIDAY, February p There is little demand Tor
Cotton. Sma sales of middlings at 48G49c.
In QuerctrOn Bark nothing doing, owing to the
abseI Of supplies to operate in
There is a fair inquiry for Coverseed, and 600
bushels sold At S7'75GS 37B 100 bushels Timothy
sold at 81 v ushel. Small sales Of Flaxseed
at S315
In Provisions there ID but liCt movement. Sales
of Mess Pork az S81; Beef and Hams at $41942;
Dressed Hogs at l2Io; Hams in pickle at
1S]a19Jc.; and shoulders in salt l3GlStc. Lard IS
very I'LL,
secret
Flour continues verv dull but firm and nOminaly
or changed; sale. OF 1O00Gl2U0 bbls. Northwestern
extra family at IS 50G9 co y nbi, including one lot
on secret terms. The hOme trade buy sparInry
within the rance of S7(d13 according to quality.
Prices OF Rye Flour ana LOrn Meal are nomIna'ly
uUcLOngeH.
There is but httle demand for W neat, and only
SCO0 lush oOd ard choce led cd at 81 l1(G2 %
In white 10 change Rye ranges from 9Oo 10 Sl
oTn Is IN iue Letter demand, ana 4oOO bush. sold
al 73ld74c. Oats are dull al 4Sc. Pnces o. Bar oY
ara Malt ave unchanged
Wi isiy is ver, Cull We quote Pennsylvania bbls.
at g226