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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-03-08
The Union Des true tiveS.

The schemes of the UNDERwooD-HuNNl-
CUT Union men Of Virginia have been LOT
some time well known here. Since the
massage of the Sherman Law they have be-
come much holder in their movements.
They have added press or two to their
newspaper force, and are talking as though
thew owned the entire State Of Virginia,
and the real people were trespassers, and
liable to removal at any time. The law OF
Congress directing the Clerk of the House
Of Representatives to advertise the laws at
the rate of one dollar for every eight lines
in one loyal newspaper in each congress
sional district, has stimulated newspaper
enterprise among the destructives not a
little.
A new Union organ has just appeared in
Norfolk, entitled the Republican, which is
quite communicative and boastful over the
plans and prospects of the loyalists. We
make the following extract from one of its
editorials in its Wednesdays issue. 1t is
entirely in accordance with the plans de-
veloped here and in Alexandria. We
learn, indeed, that acall for convention OF
these anarchists and such unfortunate CO.
lored people as they may delude, will ap-
pear to-day. The Norfolk Republican
says:
eff we unders tand the proposition OF the
Union men, they propose to have n convention
called by the Union men of the State, e1clu-
ding rebels from a participation in 1t, draw up
their Constitution and submit 1t 10 Congress.
We have had enough of the legislation OF our
friends on the other side of the House, and
mean that they shall occupy back seats in the
discussion Of the political questions OF the
State, for time Ut least, and we can see
nothing in the world for them TO do but TO
take care of their own individual affairs and
let the affairs of State alone. This is what we
propose they shall do
See account of proceedings at the Afrl-
can church last night, under the local
head of this mornings Dispatch.
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THE PUBLIC DEBT.-From the monthly
statement of the Secretary of the Trea.
sury it appears that during the month Of
February the debt bearing coin interest
has increased s44, 7O9, $50; the debt bear.
ing currency interest has decreased s32,.
643, S67; matured debt not presented fol
payment has decreased sl,2l4,765.24, and
debt bearing no interest decreased Sc, 037,.
275.4O, making increase of total debt du,
ring the month, 81, s13,749.36. The amount
of coin in the treasury during the same
period has increased s7,9l6,427.43, and
the amount of currency increased s7,4S3,-
$50 .69-leaving total amount of debt, less
cash, in the treasury March LIST, $685..
1854 less than on February lst.
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~ Christian. Lea Co., Auctionesrs,
no. Il14 Msin street.
ARGE AND ATTRACTIVE SALE
IL or TOBACCO rACr0Hr YIXTUREs, sGTd Har
sSHf on FOUNDRY RIxTuRgs, AND RENTinG
M A BRASS AND IRON FOUNDRY, AT Az
TiON.-ws will offer for sale, at suction, on I'll.
nay March sth, 1867, commencing 81 o. clock r.
n. nj the warehouse OF A. .. Lee, on the docE
near i Il I. .Dssi fSIsss;+rEsINa SCREWS.
LISTEN SCREW,
3 sets los MILLS,
ssets MILLs,
ssets Us MILLS.
3seu POUNDS MILE,
sIRON PAT. MILLS,
lfRON BARS, large and small
Lsra. lot IR0s PLATES, laxi2, sxi2' and
Large 10. TINS, i2xl2, sxla. and sxs;
Trpas: Ali sums under $500, cash over that
amount 90 days for approved paper.
After the sale Of the Factory Fixtures, We will
Offer fiGTfssssI:sHoRsz.PowER ENGINE, in good
lPAs o HoRsss FLOWER ENGINE, in good
running order; .s
together with general assortment OF
FLAsKS and PATTERNS,
and other articles necessary for the prosecution OF
After which we will rent out the Brass and Iron
FOUNDRY for one year. =,
TERMS Of sale for the Engine and Fixtures AL
sums under $50, cash (; over that amount, Imonths
credit for approved endorsed negotiable notes.
CHRISTIAN, LEA Co.,
NH Auctioneers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-03-08

public in Palermo. s. Game and Game
Laws. Z. Ultra Ritualism. s. Yankee
Humor. 0. English Democracy and Irish
We flnd the following absurd reading Of
DR.. wATTs's celebrated lines suggested in
this number. t1Hl .3 Ia
i=s-aseLet dogs delight 10 bark and bite,
For God has made them so;
L Let bears and lions growl and fight,
+ For tits their nature to-
For sale by WOopHoUsE & PARHAN.
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Good News from Washing ton.


The kilograms from Washington have at
last something to crafty and cheer us.
The announcement that the Republican
caucus had decided in favor of an adjourn
ment of Congress until the Sth of May is
a great relief. We regard it as an earnest
indication Of the purpose of Congress to
await the action of the southern States be-
fore the extremists are to be permitted to
mature any further measures for our OPP
preston. In the interval this adjourn
ment will afford, we can proceed quietly
under the order and security which we are
sure will be maintained, to hold our cleo,
lions and prepare the way for complete
conformity with the law which, whether
with or without our acquiescence, executes
itself. This adjournment, then, may be
hailed with satisfaction.
The next item of this welcome tele-
cram is the determination of the same
caucus touching the question of impeach-
ment. The refusal to submit that matter
to a special committee-the refusal to order
regular meetings of the caucus once every
three DAYS until the Impeachment is dis
posed of-show that even the Republicans
are disinclined to give in to the views and
proceed with the haste of the extremists.
We argue from these signs some inclination
n diminish the fires and retard the speed OF
the Radical engine.
We are perhaps even more gratified at
another item of news than with those no.
,;csd aboye-yiz., that Generals SHERMAN,
ScuoFIELD, MEADE, HANCOCK, and Nc
DowEII will command the southern mill
tary districts. We trust, for the sake OF
the South and the whole Union, that this
NAV be true. These officers, we believe,
will preserve order and protect the CON-
munities under their authority with vigi-
lance and fairness. There is not fanatic
amongst them. We have no idea that they
will fail to perform their duty and to exc
cute the Sherman Law but we believe
thew will execute it without unnecessary
severity. and with such liberal construc-
,;on of their office as will occasion the least
nossible inconvenience and anxiety to the
neople. They are gentlemen and regular
army officers, and from the experience OF
our people, they know how far preferable
such officers are to Political Generals.
With these Generals in command, we
have no apprehension that the authority OF
the provisional governments of the
States will be disturbed. They will con-
Time to maintain the authority of law and
the administration of justice, and to con-
duct the whole proceeding of the re0r-
aapization required by the Sherman Law.
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sgA NEFARIoUs BUSiNEss.-ItEis t

richly reighted ship that is tracked by the robbers
of the sea ; and on the same principle 1t is the
popular specific that the land buccaneers: called
counterfeiters. select for their shining mark.
HoSTETTER'S STOMACH BlTTERS
stand pre-. eminent among medicinal preparations
in this country. The demand for them is some
thing wonderful-unparalleled hence the coun-
terleiters know full well that If they can impose
their fiery fluids upon the people as that famous
tonic, they can make fortunes by the fraud. They
are now work Detectives on the trail Of some
of them, and others have been already brought to
book Let the public second the proprietors In
their efforts TO battle the reckless scoundrels who
seek at once 10 poison tho community and swindle
the firm that has produced the finest vegetable
bitters ever manufactured. Thinking TO dodge the
law the counterfeiers afixing to their bottles
names resembling in photography and sound that
of H0STETTER, such as ''Hochsteter, - oot-
stetter" and the like. Will the public be kind
enough TO look to this, and 20 see also that the
label is all right, with its vignette OF st. George
and the dragon, and its tiny note OF hand, signed
"HOSTETTER SMITH" The proprietors will
do their part to protect the million from imposi-
ton, and they ask the million 10 be on the alert
against the plot;ers against their health.
fe 27-eod2w hoSTETTER SMITH.
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Latest Telegram.

1t will be seen that one Of the latest tele-
grams announces the passage of resolu-
ton directing the Judiciary Committee to
report bill declaring who shall call con-
vention to re0rganize the southern States
sc. We have no idea that any measure
interfering with the Sherman Law will pass
Congress before the recess.
The same telegram speaks of the pas,
sage of bill "ceding Alexandria to the
District of Columbia" The vote is not
given. .... ......
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LEVY BROTHERS PRICE Gun.
RENT FOR THIS WEEK


CalIcoes at Is, Ies, 20, Is, 30, and 'se. J.. :. =,
Bleached and Untlsached Cottons AZ ~ - w.
20, rs, and SOC.
Pillow. case Cotton, full width, z'e'
y Full. width Bleached and Unbleached sneeuns
at es cents;
Bed Tick at lsc.;
Shifting Stripes at lsc.
All-wool White Flannel, full yard wide' a. 00e''
worth &c.;
land FLANNEL. ALL wool. from 20 TO &c.;
spring DeLaines, very neat styles, at 2oe;
Handsome Balmoral Skirts at o. and $3.50;
Real Maltese Lace Collars at 50, 7sc and VI
worth double the money;
Linen Handkerchiefs at si2s, 81 so, and VI 70 per
dozen;
Hoop Skirts at 75c. 81, and sl.'5;
Linen Collars at 75c. per dozen;
Linen Sets Of Collars and Cuts at 2sc
A large stock OF Cashmere, for boys wear, at VI
per yard, some of which is worth sl59
Black Silks at 81. so, $l.7s. and 81;
Irish Linens at SO, 7sc., and 81;
Domestic Ginghams at Csc.
Also, at low prices, a handsome assortment OF
NEW SPRING DRESS GOODS,
Marseilles, Quilts, Table Covers,
Napkins, Towels, Doylies,
Bead Trimmings, Buttons,
Alpacas, Bombszines,
Daisy Frilling,
Magic Rufle, .
Cash's Coventry RUNE,
shawls,
Swiss, Cambria, Jaconet, and Nainsook
Muslins,
Bishop and Victoria Lawns,
White and Colorsd Brilliants,
French Cambrics, all colors;
Biriseye Scotch, and Russia Diaper,
Belts Ribbons Buckles, and Clasps,
Under-G Garments, fof nea, women, ana
children;
Curtain Muslius,
Worsted Damasls, for Curtains;
Window Shades,
Gloves Stockings, and the usual variety OF
goods to be found in a first class dry goods estap'
lishmont. LEVY BRoihEhs,
NH No Is NJ ain street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-03-08

The BANKRUPT LAw.-The large edition
of the Dispatch containing the bankrupt
law in full as it passed Congress having
been exhausted, we shall print a second
edition to-day, in order to supply the great
demand for it. They may he obtained at
our counter or at TURNER'S news depot,
Governor STREET. q
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-03-08

At Montville, King William county, on the 5tt
instant, ETA BROCKENBk0UGH, infant ant
youngest daughter of William X. and Alice b
hylett, in the third year of her age.
1t has rarely pleased God TO take to his bosom {
more lovely and attractive child. .n
On Thursday, March eth, after protrseted sick
ness DOUGLASS 4. TAlL 0R, son of James ii
TAYLOR, in the twenty fifth year Of his age.
HIS funeral will lake place from centenary
Church on SATURDAY, March 9th, at IL ocloch
M His friends and those OF his fathers family
are requested to attend without further notice.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-03-08

CONGRESS MAY NOT ADJOURN MONDAY.
The National Inteligencer of yesterday says
that Notwithstanding the caucus. resolu-
ton, it is not improbable that the impeach-
ment ring and the tariff ring viii co0pe-
rate to extend the session beyond Monday,
with the hope of accomplishing some of
their purposes.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-03-08
MARRIED.

February the 2lst, by the Rev. DR.. G. r. Dickin-
son. at the residence of the brides father, DR..
William A. Gray, Mr.. EDLoE p. MORRIS, Of
Richmond, Va, and Miss M. ADDlE GRAY, OF
Religious Herald and Danvlle Times please
copy. -"
On the l4th instant, at the residence OF the
bride s father, by the Rev. Mr.. Stockwell, Miss
all OF Richmond.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-03-08

THE CHoLERA.-The London Quarterly
Rsvieo (last number) has long article
upon the cholera, in which it is stated
that cholera is likely TO prevail after sea-
son of much rain and snow. Ifso, Rich
mond may look out for 1t. on !1
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-03-08

The LONDON QuARraRLY REVIEW FOR
JANUARY, 1861 The contents: l. Charles
Lamb and some Of his Companions. 2.
The Cholera Conference. 3. Books Of
Fiction for Children. 1. Crime In the
State OF New York. 5, The Weeks Re.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-03-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.

sE- CONTINUATION OF THE AUCTION
SALE OF DRY GOODS. THIS MoRhisa ~ !"
o'clock at the store No. 'as Broad s'ress. oT
Third and Fourth the entire balanee OF "o
TONS, DRESS GOODS, COUNTERS, DO. VIII Dc
sold out. aw.TYTN
NH Sit V. q.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-03-08

Few. ID. BLAIR l. CO., AT THE CORNER
OF NINTH AND MAIN STREETS, have just re-
ceived large supplyof
LEE & PERRIN's CELEBRATED WORCESTER
SAUCE,
CROSS & BLACKWELL'S ENGLISH PlChLEs
OLD GOVERNMENT JAVA COFFEE,
GENUINE ITALIAN MACAR0Nl,
and general assortment Of FINE FAMILY GRO
CERES.
We also call special attention to our supply Of
superior FRENCH WEYMOUTH CORDIAL.
la 3l-eodts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-03-08

re HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTING.-JoHN
w. LEE & son, corner Of Eighth and Grace
Streets beg leave to inform their friends and the
public generally that they are still carrying on the
HOUSE and SIGN PAINTING at their old stand
and win be glad to receive orders for PAINTING
in town country.
WALLS wHITENED or COLoRED. SIGN work
done neatly.
We will do work on reasonable terms, and give
reasonable time.
mbs-lm JOHN w. LEE SON.
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By Harrison, Goddin 4 Apperson, Auetionsers,
Bankers, Brokers, and Real Estate Agents.
BY Grubbs & Williams, Auctioneers,
Northwest corner Of Main and Eleventh streets

VALUABLE TAVERN A n j. ID
Y GROCERY STAND. WITH THREE ACRES
OF LAND IN EhN3yEE GoTNTs' Old AT T Ta.
vERN IBoUT' ELEVEN Mills FROM RICH
MoND FOR SALE AT AUcTloMoGwne VIII ne, lei ~ ~
auction, the premises; on MoNDAr, lt hoo ?.
described. now occupied by p s. Hughes. There
l. 4 store and framed dwelling with hve rooms,
Kitchen, stable, SC.
This property is well suited for tavern, grocery,
or other business. being at point where roads
cross leading In four directions, and about equ,-
distant from the Fredericksburg and Central rail-
roads.
GRUBBS & WILLIAMS,
~h7 Auctionecrs.
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MEETINGS.

MEETINGS.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND Me
N CHANCES SAVINGS BANK.-A suffcien'
amount having been subscribed, the suosen1srs
to the stock Of the Merchants and Mechanics %,
rinas Rank of Richmond are requested to meet al
yirsinia Hall on MONDAY the 18th day Of March,
Inc The charter and organizing the said company.
- - O. A. MYERS,
MICHAEL R0SENBAUM,
MOSES MILBHISER,
JACOB EZEKIEL,
LEWIS BOWMAN,
MOSES MITTELD0RFER,
WILLIAM LOVENSTEIN,
EDWARD COHEN,
mbatd BERNARD BECHER.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-03-08

AJOTICE.-A sufficient amount OF the
IN Stuck rsouired to be subscribed by an act
passed on the 10th January, 1897, amending the
charter of the Planters Savings Bsnk OF Kica ken;
tntion TO that Of tho CITY BANK-bavipg been
duiy subscribed. notice is hereby given that q
meeting Of the stockholders Of said Institution WI,
bs held on the 18TH DAY OF MARCH, 1857, ut the
planters Bank of Richmond, at O'Clock 7. M,
~ 49, s. c. ROBINSON,
A. SNYDER,
C. T. WHITL0CK,
R. B. WOODWARD,
A. A. HUTCHINSON,
NH 1-tI5Mh Incorporators.
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AMUsEMENTS.

NEW RICHMOND THEATRE.
SATURDAY, MARCH 9TH.
AGaAyp VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CON
CERT
viii ba eivan nj ihs Theatre on the above men
TONED night by
II Nns.. n 2; L01 sg, KRm nhhEEAEsTRA
slso Inv The BEST PROFESSIONAL and ANA
TEUR TALENT .sftire,cityss -a'.sa
The above CofssfE on account Of the inele'
Nancy M the vesth~vS WAS postponed from Iues'
day untii SATURDAY NIGHT.
RESERVED SEATS may bs secured after II
o,ciock on SATURDAY at the Theatre without OK
tra charge.
NH 7-V
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-03-08

NOTICE.-Will be offered at private
IN sale, at the store No 1879 Main street, ~
for short time only, about 500 Singing ~
ssrTsp SAsAs1xr BRtRRPS rlHsTss LEI q @
a adsfkRvIrsi SbAV and sih PipIka BTlf ~
FINCHES. Also, 8 large lot OF FANCY CAGES:
This Is one OF the best lots OF singers ever offered
In ID ~ market ). III jlet III = NH Sits
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-03-08

EOR RENT, the STORE on Fourteenth
| It street between MsiH and Franklin re- IL
Gently vacated by us. IL Is well adapted to AL
| the auction and commission or heavy gro .m4&
| Gerry business. To good and permanent tenant
| the rent will be low. Possession given immedi-
| ately. GORDON GRlNGhN,
| fe'27 Pearl block.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-03-08

yXTORCESTER SAUCE.-Lee d Per-
wv rims WORCESTER SAUCE, In quart, pint,
NA1 A"A r-'' LOUISE. BOssIRUX,
mis- s4a lAl2 Main street
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-03-08

For sale by wooDnoUsE & PARHAN.
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WANTS.

WANTED, A GOOD NURSE.-None
w need apply unless can come well recon-
mended. ApPlyto T.. WoOLbRiDGs,
at Clover aill Railroad Company's Office,
near Richmond and Petersburg Railroad depot.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-03-08

NOTICE.-Having qualified as adj
~ ministratrix Of the estate Of Thomas
Bagby, deceased, all persons having CLAIMS
against the estate will present them to GEORGE K:
Bagby 723 Main street. aud all persons INDEBTED
~ BETTE BAGBY, t
Administrative Of Thomas J. Bagby.
,nb CIu
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-03-08

"ANTED.-Ag graduate of several
w years experience desires SITUATION a.
teacher. Address lstating full particularly
no as-ts Sussex Courthouse. Va.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-12-13
r. E. BOULDIN,

Office St, Opposite M. p Church, Bel Air.
HAVING just added largely to our stock of
LII goods, we are better prepared now than
ever to furnish customers with
MUSLINS, DELAINES, CASSIMERES,
Kersey, Sattinets, Flapnes, Domeslics,
Cambrics, Hoods Balmorals, Comforts Shawls
Blankets, Linens, Ginghams, Secia,
Knitting Cotton, Knitting Yarn,
Hosiery, Gloves, Belts Crash, Canton Flannel,
Hoop Skirts, Sc, &c.
SUGARS, TEAS, CoFFEEs, ESSENCES,
Spices, Cheese Crackers, Candy, NUS,
lseisins, syrup, Molasses, Coal Oil,
Vinegar, Mackerel Herring,
Lard, Middlings, Shoulders Hams, Tobacco,
Cigars, Snuff, Shoe Brushes, Dust Brushes,
Backing, Buckets, Tubs, Brooms,
Wood Saws,
HARDWARE, CROCKERY WARE,
Stone Ware Tin Ware, Boots, Shoes, Hats,
Powder, Shot, Gun Caps, Lamps,
Lamp Chimneys, Weeks, Burners, &c, &c.
gas- TERMS CASH. deco
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-12-13
VOL. XI.---NO. so.
The Yankee Peddler.

There is a sheriff residing in Illinois,
who was taken in and done for" on one
occasion. He made it a prominent part
of his business to ferret out and punish
peddlers for travelling through the State
without license but one morning he
met his match iu the person Of a genuine
Yankee peddler. .-..,.,,- ,.,...-.....
"Wbat have you got to sell-anything 7"
asked the sheriff.
"Yaas, sartin what dye want? Got
razors, fust, that's an article you need,
squire, I should say by the look of your
baird. Got good backing; twill make
them old boots of yourn shine soft you
can shave in 'em e'namost. Balm Of
Clumby, too, only dollar bottle !; good
for the ha'r, and assistep poor human no
tur, as the poet says"
And so he ratified on. AT length the
sheriff bought bottle of the balm Of
Columbia, and in reply to the question
ether he wanted snything else, that
functonary said he did-he wanted to see
the Yankees license for peddling in Illi-
nois, that being his duty as sheriff.
Tue Yank showed him document fix
ed up good and strong, iu black and white.
The sheriff looked at it and pronounced
it all right. Then handing back the bot
lie to the peddler, he said. at don't
think, now that I've bought this stuff, I
shall ever want it. | reckon l might as
we'll sell it back to you. What will you
give for it?"
80. the darn stoff is no use to me, but
seein' It's you, sheriff I'll give you TWEEN
tyhve cents for it, if you really don't
want it,"
The Sheriff handed over the bottle at
the large discount from his own purchase,
and received his change.
"Now," said the peddler, /" I've got a
question to ask you. Have you got any
peddler's license about your trowsers any
where 2"
mo; l bav'nt any use for the article,
myself" replied the sheriff.
"Hain't eh? Wal, guses we'll see about
that, poorly darn soon. Eff l understand
the law, it's clear case that you've been
traden' with me-bawkin' and peddlin'
balm of Columby on the highway-Tll
inform on you-darn'd if don't now p
The Yankee was as good as his word.
When he reached the next village he
mac his complaint, and the sheriff was
fined eight dollars for selling without q
liceuse. . ." .'.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-12-13
Old Time Winters,

In 1864 the cold was 80 intense that
the Thames was covered with ice sixty-one
inches thick. Almost all the birds per-
ished. .-.. r.-H-. :. .s.
In 1851 the cold was so excessive that
the famished wolves entered Vienna and
attacked beasts and even men. Many
people in Germany were frozen to death
in 1895 and the winters of 1897 and 1899,
We're nearly as bad. ..r ...
In l7O9 occurred that famous winter
called, by distinction, the cold winter
All the rivers and lakes were frozen, and
even the sea for several miles from the
shore. The ground was frozen nine feet
deep. Birds and beasts were struck dead
in the fields, and men persisted by thous-
ands in their houses. In the south of
France, the wine plantations were almost
all destroyed nor have they yet recovered
from that fatal disaster. The Adriatic sea
was frozen, and even the Mediterranean
about Genoa, and the ctron and orange
groves suffered extremely in the finest
parts of Italy.
In lTl6 the winter was so intense that
people travelled across the straits from Co.
penhagen to the province of Sonia, in Swe-
den.
In 1929, in Scotland, multitudes of
cattle aud sheep We're buried iu the snow.
In l740 the winter was scarcely inferior
to tina, of 1909. The snow lay ten feet
dep in Spain and Portugal. The Zuyder
Z'e was frozen over, and thousands of
panple went over it. And the lakes in
England froze . .......
L. l744 the winter was very Cold
Snow fell in Portugal to the depth of %
feet on level.
In 1854 and 1855 the winters were
very severe and cold. In England the
strongest ale, exposed to the air in glass,
was covered in Is minutes with ice one
eigh. of M inch thick. ..,
In I'LL the Elbe was frozen to the bot
tom. .... 49,. ....-
In 1776 the Danube bore ice five feet,
below Vienna. Vast numbers of the
feathered and finny tribes persisted.
The winters OF 1854 and 1885 were un.
commonly severe. The Little Belt was
fruZea over.
From 1900 to 1872 also, the winters
were remarkably cold, particularly the
latter, in Russia, which proved so disas-
trous to the French army.