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AMA VALUABLE
ssSss COU r r I 5 + T.,
BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND ALEA-
ANDRIA, LAND AND CITY LOIS

VAIL hJtIE
BfTW ZEN WASHINGTON AND ALIEN
ANDRIA, LAND AND CITY LOTS
AT PRIVATE SALE.
The estate called WARWICK, four miles
from Washington city, and two from Alcxan-
dria on tho railroad amt turn Ike between the
Cwo cities.
The property will be sold in three parts, viz
DWELLING containing ii rooms, and out
buildings On this land are, an orchard, in full
bearing; q market garden, grapes, shrubbery,
crest and ornamental trees, and never falling
of tho Washington and Alexandria: with the
Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad, is within q
few minutes walk. The scenery and Wow arc
of unsurpassed beauty, and the surroundings
unexcoptionable
g THIRTY LIGHT ACRES of fine meadow
land, about fifty yards from the junction, and
100 from the Cnnal-scparnted from No: / by
the Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad. This Is
excellent land for grain and hay, and for mar
ket gardening.
3. TWENTY-FIVE ACRES on tho old
Leesburg road, about midway between the
Theological Seminary and Alexandria. The
Wow from this situation is beautiful and exten-
sive and the nsighborhood very agreeable
The above property will be shown by the
amly residing at Warwick.
Also, the following lots in Alexandria:
ONE ACRE, adjoining the Loudoun "nd
Hampshire depot bounded by Pendleton, Fair
fax and Water streets.
ONE ACRE, on the south side Of Madison
street, extending from Fairfax to ROYAL st.
ONE ACRE, on the south side of Montgom-
CRY street, few yards from the Canal Basin,
| and extending from Washington to ST. ,Asaph
street A part Of this lot is occupied by the
Washington and Alexandria Railroad.
A lot IN the south side Of Queen sire t, be-
tween Pu rick and Alfred streets, about ~ feet
front, and loo deep, to " Is feet alley, with two
81 all tencments thereon.
A lot, NJ the northeast corner OF Alfred and
Wythe streets.
lot, on the west side Of Columbus ST., be-
tween Wythe and Madison stro IS.
TERMS: One hAlft be paid in cash, and
the residue in two equal instruments, ut II and
Is m onths from sale, with interest, excepting
that 81, ono Of the purchase money for No. J can
remain i" the hands Of the purchaser for about
years bearing int"rc5'.
Further particular, OF w. G. YEATON, At
Lorneyat Lay o!licr in ;,!HwHrt< bI"Gk, King
street. G. y. ALENA NDER, Trustee.
je 21-eotf
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w A Card to the Ladies'
DR. sDUPON CO.'S
GOLDEN PERIODICAL PILLS,
FOR FEM LES

lataZleble IN Correcting Irregularities, RenoO
ing Distractions Of the Monthly 7Mrns,
from qohoteuer cause, and al
aDays successful as a
preventive
ONE PILL Is A DOSE
Females peculiarly situated. or those sup
posing themselves 50, are cautioned against
using these pills while in that condition, lest
they invite miscarriage. After this admonl-
ton the proprietor assumes no responsibility,
although their mildness would prevent any
mischief to health, otherwise the Pills are re-.
commended for the alienation of those suffer-
ing from any Irregularities whatever, as we'll as
to preventan increase Of family where health
will not permit:it
ACTING LIKE A CHARM !
qaeeti,sq the qaerpes and bringing back the
rosy color of health" to the cheek of the
most delicate.
Full and explicit directions accompany each
box
Price 81 per box; six boxes SIS. Sold by one
Druggist in every town, village city, and ham
let throughout the world Sold by
E. S. 1LEADBEATER s. co, Druggists,
Sole A gents for Alexa., Nos. 5 & 7, Fairfax st
Ladies by sending them 81 to the Alexandria
Post Office, can have the Pills sent conlden-
TALLY, Jynaait to any part Of the country post
age free.
Sold also by Richie s. Causten, Georgetown,
D. c.: johnson 81 Co., Fredericksburg, Va;
and in Washington, by z. d. Gilman, kldWell
s. Son, G.. Christian, j. b. Cassin, w: b. En-
twisle, and +. " B. Boswell, south Washing
ton; Demas, Barnes & Co., Wholesale Agents,
New York. DIR. 3. u HOWE, Prop,
dec 4-1y New York.
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IL f G. A L..
3VyIRGINIA AT rules held in the Clerks
!. " aQffica of the Circuit Court of Alexandria

VyIRGINIA:-Atru rules held in the Clerks
Office of the Circuit Court of Alexandria
county, on the I'd day of December, 1867, John
sP Poseyl and Stephen Richards, joint partners,
3 under the name and style of j. B. Charren y
Co:,eplaintifs, vs.. Michael Jacoby, defendant !:
y Ius assumpsit and on an attachment
81 The object of this suit is to recover $36G u,
with interest on $364.32, part thereof, from
April S.h, 1857 till paid, due from the defend
ant totthe plaintiff
az The defendant not having entered his appear
ance and given security according to the act OF
Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it APP
spearing by affidavit that no is not q resident of
this State, it is ordered that the said defendant
appear here within one month after due publ
cation ofthis order, and do what is necessary to
protect his interest in this suit; and that copy
Of this order be forthwith inserted in the Alex
andria Gazette, newspaper published in the
city of Alexandria, once g. week for four sue.
cessive weeks, and posted at the front door of
9 the Court House of this county. a copy, teste
ss Brent Sc Wattles, p. @. dec 7--1sw4w
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3 Z 3=4l-7 20 = n . :. p - 2 !.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
g. Ex-Confeds and s.Rebs'' will

find Polard's paper-the Southern Opinion
THE only paper in the South devoted to the
memories of'the late c. s Al at GEORGE E.
FRENGH'S News Store
Its "reminiscences and Anecdotes of the War
are edited by Paul g.. Hayne, of South Caro-,
lima Ex-Confederate officers and soldiers are
requested to send anything they may have in
the way of sketches incidents and anecdotes of
the late war to him. at Augusta, Ga.
Richmond dec 6-lm
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& DESIRABLE PROPERTY
N FOR SALE 1ON

tS"Ei DESIKADLE FNUT ENI !
saaH FOR SALE Low.
4 two, story BRICK DWELLING HOUSE
and LOT OF GROUND, on tho east side OF
Water street, between Xxi and Prince streets,
the residence of the late George Snyder. The
lot has front of Al feet /! inches on Water ST.,
and depth Of II feet
TWO ADJOINING HOUSES Nos. 45 and
A. on the west side Of Water street, 22 feet in.
north Of Duke street. The lots froEt on W alter
street l6I feet each, and run back G3 feet in.
Apply to w. CYEATON. Attorney for owner.
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FOR SALE AND RENT.
FOR. RENT

E$ A. two.story BRICK DWELLING, near
the southwest corner of King and Patrick SITS
To a good tenant, the terms will be reasonable
Apply to E. M. LOWE, Attorney at Law
dec 16-eo2W
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sas JuDaE, UNDERWOOD CoURr.-It may not
besgenerally known that for eight weeks after
the commencement of the term Of this court
there was but. one single case tried before the
jury. Indeed, the. only business OF the jury
to their names, be put down for two dollars a
day. and return home, to repeat the process
day, after day during the whole term of the
court. This admirable and costly result is
caused by the Judge holding two Offices at the
same ttime-Judge and President of the Con
tvention-and be draws pay for both.-Rich-
saOnd DISPATCH.
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S a l. + :;
ALL SIZES AND KINDS.
Retail Prices Guaranteed rs Low us Jobhcr,'
Wholesale Rates.
COUNTER SCALES,
of all kinds with brass beams, and with or
without brass SCOOPS and weights, handsomely
fnishel in gilt and vcrmllion.
PLATFORM SCALES
of all sizns with ana without wheels, to weigh
from 400 TO g. OO0 lbs
HAY, COAL CATTLE AND RAILROAD
SCALES
BEAMS, SPRING BALANCES: &c, &c, Sc
Correctness and Reliability guaranteed.
Strength and Finish unsurpassed.
We guarantee our Prices rs above stated.
Parties in want Of SCALES are requested to
examine our stock.
Scales delivered in Alexandria free Of freight.
JOHN 4. BAKER,
Agricultural Warehouse,
Nos s. and 90, Louisiana Avenue,
Between Oh and 10Th streets,
dec &C. 2w Washington, ID. G.,
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AUCTION SALES.
BY John I'D. Parrott. Auctioneer.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL Es-
" TATE IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS to
decree OF the Circuit Court of Alexandria CO..
1.-THE case of Sophia R Moore vs. Thomas Nc
Cormick and another, the undersigned, Com
Il lssioners, therein named, will sell, at public
auction, to the highest bidder. in front Of the
Mayors Office, at Alexandria, on the ll III
DAY OF JANUARY. 1868, at II m q LOT
OF GROUND, with TWO FAME HOUSES
thereon, situated on the east side of Pitt treet,
between Cameron and Qu,en SITS, fronting on
Pitt street SO feet, more or ess, ard extending
back ll6 feet to an alley, ID feet l0inches wide.
The houses are numb ered IS and 81, respectively,
ii TERMS-One-tenth of the purchase money
in cash the residue in three equal payments, at
six, twelve and eighteen months; the deferred
payments to be secured by tho purchasers
notes. we'll endorsed and retention of the title
to the said real estate until the whole of the pur-
chase-money shall have been paid the cash
payments to be forfeited in case the purchaser
fails to comply with the terms of sale. Stamps
and cost Of conveyance to be paid by purchaser
# ID. l. SMOOT,
S. FERGUSON BEACH,
dor 26-ts Commissioners of Sale
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THE GAZETTE.
MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 80.
FEMALE SUFFRAGE IN NGLAND. The cause
of female suffrage in England has achieved a

36hdA6 0O44 uC SduoO
of female suffrage in England has achieved a
brilliant victory. The narrow end Of the wedge
was entered aud only needs driving in. tits
the first step that costs, and that step has been
taken. sLiby Maxwell went to the polls at
Manch tester, aud added one. to the oyerwhelm-
ing majority of Mr.. Jacob Bright, brother Of
Mr.: John Bright. Being rate.paycr, her
name was put con the register, and being on.
the register,ssh could snotbe prevented from
voting; so, attended by the Presidentess of
the Female Suffrage Society and guard OF
honor. ] she went to the polls amid abundant
sohaff and cheers, and voted for a member Of
Parliament. This precedent is looked upon
ty the English papers. as one of immense i'm
portance IF one woman; can vote for . acob
Bright, why not a thousand or q hundred
thousand, 10 future elections And as women
gin England are In clear majority, there may
come a time when q female sovereign may have
u female parliament, and the male sex, as a
governing power, be dispensed with, Wash
tis5i&4:15L - liz @ fas - - .a-tt-
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FINE HOLIDAYS.
CHRISTMAS GOODSI
~ CHRISTMAS GOODSi
NOTIONS! NOTIONSl
FANCY GOODS. &c, &c.
CH A r LES w G EEN

CH A R LES w. GREEN,
No. IS, King street,
would announce that he has Just open, sn ez-
tensivc variety Of articles suitable for
HOLIDAY PRESENTS,
such rs Indies Work Boxes, Jewclry Boxes,
Writing Desks, Fancy Boxes, Travelling Bags,
Vases, China Ornaments Match Safes Watch
Stands. Feather Brushes, Chess Men, Furniture
:" t. Port Monacs Dolls Of every dcscripri ion,
Slipper Patterns, DC, nc well rs many other ar
tices suitable for the times, ali Of which will
be sold very low. Call early and secure choice.
G<:~ " holesnle trade furnished ut Baltimore
prices dec -
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yIIRGINIA:-At rules held in the Clerks
Y Office of tho Circuit Court of Alexandrla
county, on the I'd day of December, 1867, Chan
dlar Wayland, complainant, VS.. Cornelius
: Wendell, defendant: In chancery and on an
attachment.
Tor the payment of $3.50 SO, with interest there
ON from the 9Th day of March, 1861, and SIG 70,
COTS due from the defendant to the compt :,
The. defen ant, Cornelius Wendell, and
not having entered his appearance and
given security according to the act Of
Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it
appearing by affidavit that he is not resident
OF this State, it is ordered that the said defend
ant appear here within one month after due
publication Of this order, and do what is necessa'
ry to protect his interest in this suit; and that
copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the
Alexandria Gazette, newspaper published IN
the city Of Alexandria, once u week Tor tour
successive weeks, and posted at the front door
of the Court house of this county: A copy
teste. AZ y. IACE1 1, CLERK. 81.
w. A. Taylor, P. @. dec 7,-law4W
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THE HOLIDAYS.

CHRISTMASl
CHRISTMAS
A large an beautiful assortment of Embroid-
cred and Hemstitched
HANDKERCHIEFS.
Lace and Linen Collars and Sets Embroide.
ries, sc, suitable for Christmas Gifts. Gail
and see them ut
dec DIV WILMER s. SI.AYM AkERS.
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j. TACET, CIerk.
A. s. C. f. Stuart, p @. dec 7-1aw4w

W IRGINIA. to with the Clerks Office
" of the County Court of Fairfax county,
December Rules, 1867 Seth Osborn against
Grove Wright and A. 81. Ives, defendants in
chancery.
Nom: The object OF this suit is to attach two
tracts of land, lying near the Falls Church,
. Fairfax county, the one containing lOO acres.
and the other containing 6S acres the property
of the defendant Ives, to pay plaintiff the sum
vi $l37 %, with interest from the "a Fobruary,
1855, until paid, :,
It appearing by affidavit filed that the said
defendants are non residents of this State 1t is
ordered that they appear within one month
after due publication hereof, and do what is ne
cessary to protect their interest. A copy testo.
F. ID. RICHARDSON Clerk.
,DULANY s. BALL, P. @ dec 14-law4w
is hereby given, that l
81 shall apply to the Circuit Court for the
county of Alexandria, Va, at its next term, on
the first Monday in February, 1868, for an or
der, directing that the amounts decreed to Mar
garet Ann Gibson Susan Gibson and Robert
Gibson, orphan children of Joshua Gibson, de-
ceased, in the suit in said Court, in the name of
james M Gibson, against Elizabeth Gibson
aud others, BIO paid over to tho undersigned, as
their Guardian, residing beyond the limits OF
the State of Virginia, under authority of the
statute inlsuch cases made and provided.
~. fZs.s.. ~ ~ 49, sl5ass M. THOMPSON,
dec .7-eo4w by f.. L. Smith, his Attorney.
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SuNDF1Es:
30 bbls and hhds. P. R, double Refined,
Crushed, B, and B Brown Refined Sugars.
20 bags Java. Manila and Rio Colees.
80 boxes Stea%ine, Chemical and common
Rosin Soaps.
10 bbls. and tierces Golden and Plain Syrup
10 kegs Baking Soda.
20 half chests choice Gunpowder, and me-
dunn grades Oolong. Black and fine uncolored
Japan Teas.
Trails Dates.
10 Coils Jute Cordage.
bbs Table Vinegar.
10 boxes HummilPs Extract of Coffee and
Ground Pepper, in papers.
For sale by A. ). FLEMlNG,
doc No. g King street
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HARML ESS CHEAP!

The above oil will be for sale by the principal
Grocers, Druggists and Oh Dealers throughout
this section Of the State.
Manufactorg and Wholesale Warehouse will
be open in few days, 81 No. Ct, Union street.
Samples exhibited and orders solicited from
the trade, by
RICHARDSON, LUTHER e Co,
dec lily Mansion House, Alexandria, Va.
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IyIRGINIA:-At rules held in the Clerk
Y Office of the Circuit Court of Alexandra
county, on the I'd day of December, 1867, the
Commonwealth Of Virginia at the relation of
John Arnold, plaintiff VS.. James Sangster, d.
g. Castler:an, S. ID. Castleman, l.. ID Castle
man, H. w. Castleman. w. Castleman, w.
II. Francis, Thomas Francis and Stephen MIC
Carly, defendants: In debt and on an attach
ment.
The object of this suit is to recover from the
defendants, $131.22 with interest from the I'D
day of January, 1860, till paia and ST. 3D. costs
upon Judgment heretofore obtained against
the defendants, by the plaintiff
The defendant, S ~. Castlemsn, not having
entered his appearance and given security &C,
cording to the act Of Assembly and the rules Of
This Court, and happening by affidavit that he
is not resident Of this State it is ordered That
the said defendant appear here within one month
after due publication Of this Order and do what
is necessary to protect his interest in this suit
and that copy of this order be forthwith IN
serted in the Alexandria Gazette, newspaper
published in the city Of Alexandria once q week
for four successive weeks, and posted at the
front door of the Court house Of this County
- 2 A copy-Teste.
j. TACEY. Clerk.
sClauehton, P. O.. dec 7--law4w
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DEAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

II
By virtue of 4 deed of trust, executed by
Henry W. Butlcr to the undersigned, and duly
of record in the Clerks Office Of the County
Court of Prince William county, | shall pro-
at II clock m, to offer, at public sale at Ma
nassss junction, TRACT OF LAND near
said junction, in the said county of Prince
William containing ONE HUNDRED AND
FORTY: EIGHT A CRES, two roods and II
poles The land lies on the waters Of Bull Run,
and is susceptible of high improvements.
Terms Of Sale-Cash.
w. E. GOODWIN, Trustee
Primo William cnuntu dec 20--aOtS
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r AND SALE-Pursuant to the decree OF
IL the County Court of Fairfax county, rem
dered at November Court 1867, in the suit OF
Burke, SC VS. Burke's heirs, l. as Commits
sioner, named in said decree, shall, on MON
DAY, the 10Th day OF December, 1867, that be-
ing Court day, sell, to the highest bidder, IN
front of Fairfax Court House. q TRACT OF
LAND containing 1870 ACRES. This land
is the estate of the late James Burke, known rs
his holnestead; lies about I of II mile south OF
Burke's station, on the O. 81 a r. r., adjoin-
ing the lands of the late Silas Burke, &c; is
without buildings, but has an abundance OF
wood, hard timber and Pine, and offers great
inducements to Spectators.
TERMS One-fourth of the purchase money
in hand, rs q deposit, liable to be forfeited and
the land resold at the risk OF tho purchaser,
should he fail to complete his purchase on n
frmation by the Court tho residue in three
equal instruments payable at six, twelvo and
eighteen months with interest from the day ct
SALE to be secured by the notes of the purehas-
er and retention of the title until the last pay
ment is made. Conveyance and stamps at the
expense Of the purchaser.
NEWMAN BURKE, Comm'r.
Fairfax county, nov 23-1aW4w
POSTPONEMENT.--T above sale is pooaatt-
poned until MONDAY, January 10Th, 1868,
iCourt day. Fairfax CO., dec 2l-lawts
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vTIRGINIA AT rules held in the Clerk S
Office Of the County Court Of Alexandrla
county, on the I'd day Of December, 1871; Jus.
w. Graves. plaintiff, VS.. S. +. Morrison, delft :
In case and on an attachment
Is The object of this suit is to recover the sum
of $85 65 with interest thereon from the l4th OF
August, 1867. till paid, due by the defendant to
the plaintiff
The deft, S. H. Morri on. not having entered
his appearance and given security accord,
ingto the act of Assembly and the rules Of this
Court, and it appearing by affidavit that he is
not resident, of this State it is ordered that
thesaid defendant appear here within one mouth
after due publication of this order, and do what
is necessary to protect his interest in this suit
and that copy Of this order be forthwithinsert-
cd in the Alexandria Gazette, a newspaper pub
lished in the city of Alexandria once a week
for four successive weeks, and posted at the
front door Of the Court house of this County
.2 A copy-Teste.
= Si j. TACEY, Clerk
G, q dor
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FOR RENT

ga FOR RENT.
a$a WAREROOMS Nos. 50 and 81, Cameron
street, under the Theatre building. Possession
giyen Immediately. Apply to
aug 2-tf GWIN, EECK M & G!l
.s. FOR RENT.-Two STORES under Ihc
aA Mansion House Hotel also, DIV Lii Il u
HOUSES-two suitable for large families,
or boarding houses, and others of smaller capa-
city And on Union street, convenient TO the
railroad. TWO LARGE I ARDS, suitable Tor
the lumber, coal, wood, or plaster trade En-
uuire of JAMES GREEN,
iy5-tf 81, Prince street.
FOR Saloon Royal ST WO NEW
E:# FRAME BUILDINGS, opposite jamie
sons Foundry. The above property will be
sold cheap and easy terms The lots are
largo, and the buildings are near = new. Fer
particulars apply to J. A. STO TENBU kGH,
cor. King and Columbus SITS sep Ii tt
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CiCOTCEl WlllSKE VI genuine article for
~ sale By FRED. RhChhh,
dec ;Hj-.'vy King street. cor 81. ASA'H.
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NJ Office -CERTIFICATE No. 3d. for two
~ shares OF the capital stock Of the Orange
s. Alexandria r. Company, Lynchburg ex-
tension, issued in my name on the 18th of April,
1856 has been lost or destroyed l shall apply
to the Directory. of said Company for a renewal
Of said certificate.
nov 27-law2m THOS. :. BERRY.
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lntaEleble IN Correcting Irregularities Remoa
ing Distractions Of the Monthly Turns,
from aOhateuer cause, and al
aDays successful as a
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BRILLIANT, EUT SOFT LIGHT,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-04-24
CLEARFIELD Pa WEDNESDAY, APRIL a. 1867
Climate of Russian America.

( An article on Meteorology, prepared by
| Professor Henry, OF the Smithsonian Insti-
tute, for the United States Patent Office
| Report of 1855, contains the following par
agraph Illustrative of the climate of North
western America
In the North Pacific ocean, on the wes-
tern side of our continent, the great circle
OF water passes up along the coast of Japan,
recrosses the ocean In the region of the
Aleutian islands, mingles with the fitful cur
rent outward, through Behring's strait, and
thence down along the northwest coast of
North America. In this long circuit, the
northeastern portion of it is much more cool
ed than the similar portion of the whirl of
the Atlantic 1t therefore modifes the tenn
perature of the northwestern coast, and pro-
duces remarkable uniformity along the
whole extent. from Sitka to the southern
extremity of California. 1t is an interest
ing fact which We have just derived from
Captain Rodgers, that an offshoot from the
great whIrl in the Pacific, analogous to that
which impinges on the coast of Norway, en-
ters along the eastern side of Behring's s
strait, while a cold current passes out on the
western side, thus producing almost as mark
ed a difference in the character of the veg
citation on the two shores of the strait as
between that of Iceland and Labrador.
Lieutenant Bent, an officer of the United
States navy, who accompanied the japanese
expedition, reported that, through the soft
ening influence of the Gulf stream of the
Pacific,
''The winters are so mild at Puget Sound,
lat. 4S degrees, that snow rarely falls there,
and the inhabitants are never enabled TO fill
their ice-houses for the summer. Vessels
trading to Petropaulouski and Mainpschat-
ka, when becoming unwieldy from the accu-
mutation of ice on their hulls and rigging,
run over to higher latitude on the Amer
lean coast, and thaw out in the same man
ner- that vessels frozen up on our own coast
retreat again into the Gulf stream until ia
vored by an easterly wind
Direct evidence of the general correctness
of this theory is furnished by the meteoro-
logical records of the Russian Government,
kept at Sitka. in latitude 57.O3 degrees, the
mean temperature for period of ten years
being in spring A. degrees; in autumn, Al
degrees; in winter-36.5 5 degrees, and during
the year &c. 4 degrees. This indicates colder
springs, summers, and autumns, but milder
winters than we have in Philadelphia
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