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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-03
: Foreign News.

DISPATCHES have sbeen received, giving tie
particulars ofanother Fenian outrage last night
lin tie Countyof Cork, and near the CITY Of
R thabname. Under cover Of darkness, 81 large
party ofs:the Brotherhood attacked e.house
Of Mr.. Charles Matthew, brother OF the late
Father Matthew. The family Of Mr. Matthew
received information Of the scheme, and quite
i large fo5ree q,1ickly collected and concealed
themselves in the mansion and on the premises,
and when the. marauders came up, they were
met with CALLING fire, and fed, Several were
wounded but were carried off by their com
rades The, motive for the assault was NOT
known. !
Official returns from thesBank OF Eng land
show an increase of Ell 900 bullion since last
weekly report. Hill
Baron Marocchetti, the sculptor, is dead:
DR.. Livingstone is alive and well. Positive
adyices just received from Africa leave no long
er any doubt Of his safety.
Brown, Shipley &aCo., have introduced new
bonds of the Panama railroad company into the
market. ls5#& 5&a Es1t&3 Tos"5"' >,
On New Years day the ambassadors OF all
the foreign Powers were received by the =, I'm n
perorE Of the French, at the Palace OF the Iulli
leries. The Papal Nuncio, speaking Tor the
diplomatic corps assured the Emperor OF their
good wishes for himself and for the Imperial
family. The Emperor replied that he was
happy to commence again the new year. as
heretofore, surrounded by the representatives
of all the great Powers, and to re-athrm, by
this interchange Of civilities, assurances OF the
friendly relations which now existed between
France and their respective Governments
The Archbishop Of Paris prayed that God
would preserve the life Of the Emperor as a
guaranty Of peace, and said the progress o.
religious and moral ideas In France was only
safe on the basis of the throne. The Emperor
responded that he was deeply touched by the
expressions of the Archbishop. He believed
the interests OF the religion Of the country and
of civilization were inseparable. A deputatlon
of the Corps Legislatif waited upon the Emp!e:-
ror, with the President of the Corps at then
head, on New Years Day. The President made
the customary congratulatory address. The
Emperor, in his reply, urged upon the mem
bers the speedy and final passage OF the bill tol
the reorganization OF the army, which ne de
clared indispensable to the safety OF the Elm
pire.
An official statementof the Bank Of France
shows decrease Of 32,000,0 10000 francs in me-
taic reserve per week, ending Thursday
Bourse confident. Rentes closed firm.
In a public speech yesterday, King Victor
Emmanuel declared it was the unanimous de
sire of Italy, that Rome should be the capita
of the nation, but the treatment of the question
demanded patience on the part Of the people
The Austrian Government has forbidden re
cruiting within the Austrian Empire of rein
forcements for the Papal Army -
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Notwithstanlinc all he drawbacks, and OBJ
saces, the Southern people arc doing much
to encourage immigration and invite settlers to
the State. But much more remains to be
DONE Our people must not weary in well
doing. They must contribute means as tar as
they are ablc--they must encourage the lmml-
grafton societies-thcy must be liberal with
the land they have to sell, or give-thcy must
receive and welcome kindly the immigrants
If the tide once fairly turns in this direction,
it will continue to flow steadily. And then,
we shall begin to experience fully the benefits
of an increased population, increase of labor,
and increase Of products for hoinc consumption
and foreign expectation.
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~ AREIED.

| On Thursday, the 10Th ullimo, at lakewood,
the residence of Mrs. Sarah Ashhy, in Upper
Fauquier, by the Rev. Thomas Herndon. Mr..
ASHBY. II All -g..g...~G Il ...
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%VIRGINIA, NEWS.

Gen. O., Brown, chief of the Freedmen IS
Bureauin this State, has issued circular Or
der that all of the officers 10 military service
doing duty in connection with the Bureau, Or
dered to be mustered out on the lst of Janua-
ry, 1868, will be continued with the Bureau as
civilian agents. ;" Y VI .i'}JH .,s :..
The court-martial which was convened for
the trial Of Col; Ross, the superintendent OF
the late elections in Richmond, has adjourned,
and although their decision has not been made
known, it is said that the decision Of tho court
was to shonoraby accquit' him.
The Warrenton Sentinel says: "The New
Years reception given by Gov. Smith was q
brilliant affair; at it we saw assembled beauty,
intelligence, tastes refinement and braves, OF
which Virginia may truly be proud
The colored mems Aid Society, and the COL
ored Temperance Society, had celebrations and
professions in Leesl3urg, last Tuesday
TIE Methodist Conference Of Virginia and
North Carolina, met in Richmond yesterday.
Bishop James, of New York, presided.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-03

It il reported in Richmond that Hunnicut
is about to stump the State as candidate
for next Governor Of Virginia
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BALTIMORE GRAIN MARKET, January q
Market more active in Wheat, and prices for
choice Southern 1nc higher. Corn-Demand
active and prices steady.
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DIED.

! On Friday night last Mr. WIN. G. BARN ES,
an old resident of Charles county, Nd, and
well-known as a faithful and successful teacher
of voIhh! <! 5..i -. ~ : z ~ e.st 2
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rLYCERIN E--J ustreceived from the NJ an
~ ufacturer7. q large supply Of the best ely
carine, which we can sell at Baltimore prices
dec 7 E. 5. LEADBEATER u 60.
DAZIN'S s. HEGEMAN'S COMPOUND
- CAMPHOR ICE, WITH GLYCERINE,:
for chapped hands and face, sore lips, sun burn
&c, &c, for sale by - - +. -, ..,....: L.''
- .. 5'"@' w ARFIELD s. HALL,
dec "A .. Cor. Prince and Fairfax streets
GOAP-Van Hagen & McKeone's Stcarine,
y Chemical Olive, Dobbins' Electric and Qua.
~ - '@S'aI FRED. RECKER, /
dec 4-4W King street, corner ST. Asaph,
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There was no quorum Of the Virgins
Reconstruction Convention yesterday.
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CHI A r L Els ". G REEN,

CHA RLES W. GREEN,
-| No. 50, King street.
would announce that he has just opened Al eG-
tensive variety Of articles suitable for
HOLIDAY PRESENTS,
such as Ladies' Work Boxes, Tewelry Boxes,
Writing Desks, Fancy Boxes, Travelling Bags
Vases, China Ornaments, Match Safes Watch
Stands, Feather Brushes Chess Men, Furniture
Sets, Port Monsies, Dolls of every description,
Slipper Patterns, &c, ne we'll rs many other mr.
ticles suitable for the times, All of which viii
be sold very low. Call early and secure choice
&ss- Wholesale trade furnished at Baltimore
prices dec 10
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~ A r ? E II
Having determined to close out our stock OF
CARPETS we have reduced the price and are
now Offering great bargains.
r. l. WOOD
ian s. No GO, cor. King and Fairfax SIS.
THIRST NATIONAL BANK, ALEHAN-
IL DRIA--A semi annual dividend Of six (6)
Der cent, free from Government tax, has been
declared by this Bank, payable on and after
January 9Th.
jan St CHAS. K. HOOFt, Cashier.
DLEDSOHS SOUTHERN REVIEW, for
D january, 1863, filed with choice reading,
received and for sale at FREN CHS IS King
street Subscriptions received 1T publishers
prices Ian 81 G.. E. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-03

"A GREAT UNDERTAKINa.--Th Mormons
have projected temple 20 vast in its dimen-
sions that it is estimated century or TWO will
be required for its completion. It is to be
built Of granite. The blocks are SO large that
ten or twelve oxen can only draw one of them.
The distance from the quarry to the temple is
eighteen miles, and it takes three days for one
trip by an OK team. Brigham says the COM
pletion of this temple will DO the signal for the
end Of his power and the commencement of
the second advent Brigham will be turned to
dust long before that time. /, H,... yei-y1 he
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GOLD.

GUILD,
New YORK, January 3.--Gold to- day 1885.
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I, AlSINs'
Is boxes LAYER RAISINS.
10 half boxes
Isl
received and for sale be FRED. RECKER,
dec 23-2w King street, cor. st. Asaph
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-03

A FINE STOCK OF
n HOLIDAY PRESENTS,
Just opened ut the new store, 10 King ST.,
such as Colognes, Lubin's and other Extracts,
Eau dc Violet, = beautiful perfume II fine as
sortment of Toilet Waters, Bendolne, Almond
Lotion, for identifying the skin, Hair Colorings
and Rostoratves, Oils, Pomsdes, Combs Hair.
Nail a. Tooth Brushes, Pocket Books, new
style OF Card Cases, and variety Of other use
Cil and iuncy articles, too numerous to mention.
Also, John Wyeth & B9os.' S superior Flavor
ing Extracts such as Peach, Almond, Vanilla
Lemon also Liquid R"nnel! for making pud-
dngs, etc.; j. D Whites and other Tooth Pow
ders, Tooth Soup and Tooth Pastes. a $50 Il
fine stock Of Toilet and other Soaps. Call and
examine for yourself at the new Medicine and
Perlumery Store, 10, King street, next door to
Mr. Clifford Shoe Store.
dee 19-2w JULIUS DIENELT.
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RRMARKs.--The market clo3es Win pctIer
feeling, more activity, and an advance in prices
Flour is very firm. with an upward tendency
Super and Extra 25a50c higher For Whoat
there was Il better enquiry, and we note al adI
vance of lOc on good qualities Sales on Change
ofinreror red at $50, and good rcd and white
at 26O. The offerings were light, aud the re-
ceipts havo been very small during the week
Corn continues in active request. but the re-!
ceipts have materially fallen off. Sales to-day
at u.s. 1l6. III anil lis, for white and mixed
old und new, and SIS per Dbl for new in The ear.
Eye is IN fair demand. with sa!cs at 15O. Sales
of Oats at II Buttor i5 very active, Glades De-
ing held at IS; prime up-country 38a4O Eggs
have further advanced, and are much wanted.
Dressed Hogs in demand, with light receipts
and prices arc very firm. Plaster is IN fair ne.
mand. Glover Seed moro active WOOL quiet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-03

ORIGIN OF GREAT MEN.-Some of the
greatest men the world ever produced, either
in ancient or modern times, were of very hum
bic and obscure origin. Columbus, the discov-
erer Of America, was the son offs weaver, and
weaver himself Homer, the great Greek
poet, and the prince of ancient poets, was a
beggar. Dcmosthenese, the great Grecian ora
tor was the son of cutler Oliver Cromwell
was the son of brewer. Benjamin Franklin
was journeyman printer. Ferguson, the
Scotch astronomer, was shepherd Edmund
Haley, an eminent English astronomer, was
the son of soap boiler Of Shoreditch. Ho-
garth, the celebrated English painter, was put
an apprentice to an engrayer of pewter pots.
Virgil, the Latin poet, was the son ola potter;
and Horace of shopkeeper. Shakespeare, the
greatest of English dramatic poets, was the
son of woolstapler; and Milton, the greatest
of English epic poets, was the son OF a money
scrvener. Pope was the son of merchant,
and Dr. Samuel johnson, Of a bookseller at
Litchfeld. Akenside, the author of that ee-
CANT poem, the Pleasures Of Imagination
was the son of a butcher at Newcastle. Rob-
land; Gray the English poet, the son of a
money-scrivener; and Henry Kirk White, of a
butcher at Nottingham, England. Bloom
field and Clifford were snoemakers; and Addi-
son, Goldsmith, Otway, and Canning, were
sons of clergymen. The present Lord Lynd
hurst the Chief Justice of England, was the
son of the painter Copley, and an American
by BIRTH These examples show that there is
no state or condition of life, however humble
or obscure, from which talents and genius may
not rise by individual exertion to eminence
and distinction. Particularly is this the case
in our own country, where there is no nobility,
and no privileges conferred by birth. - !
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-03

| A powerful digging machine is now in opera
ton in New Jersey, which is said to be achiev-
ing wonders. It's run by steam and is located
in the mari beds Of Monmouth county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-03
I1OR THE Ii O L | u A Y S..

We are now prepared to offer to the public
complete and carefully selected stock Of
GROCERIES, VINES AND LIQUORS.,
suitable for the approaching Mondays OF which
we name in part -, '..-
New Rasins, CHOW Cho",
." Curranta. I ic AMI,
Ctron. American Pickles
Figs English Sauces,
Crnnberries, Olives,
Preserved Ginger, Olive Oil,
SoGL Shell Almonds Cox's Sparkling Gelatine
Canned Fruits, Heckers Fafina
Hrandv Peaches, Oswego Corn Starch.
Canned HOLSTERS, Bnkor Chocolate
Sardincs, Frenchs Cocoon, ...
Pine Apple Cheese, &c, &c &c ....-
We invite special attention TO our large ana
varied stock of
WINES AND LIQUORS.,
consisting Of Madeira, berry AMI Port Wines,
bottled and on draught; Blackberry Brandy,
Gin, Rum. Brandy, Pure Jamaica Spirits, Gen =,
uine Scotch Whisksy; "Bnknr, 'rhompson,,'
"Zsigler," Family Nectar" and other brands
of Whisiey, which, together with all other nr
ticlos confirmed in fun stock Of choice Family
Groceries, will be sold at prices which canhot
fail to give satisfaction
Goods delivered in any part Of the city free OF
charge. a. .. AVhkl ~ DAVlb2ON,
doc II . 226, King st., cor. Alfred
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PETROLEUM BUSINESS. The Pittsburg Pa. J
papers states that the ''Rtfners Petroleum
Association have held meeting, and resolved
that, to prevent the formation Of rings and
combinations to Gcti'iously affect the price
OF oil, they willnaueurste a new system With
the new year, by which the oil business will BE-
conducted upon q sound and honest foundation,
rs an earnest OF which the reners have signed
pledge that from and after The lst January,
1868, they will sell no oil on Il time option OF
over fifteen days, and they ask their brethren
of the trade to, DO likewise. Heretofore the
market price Of this great staple OF trade has
been controlled by rings, who at their will
have elevated and depressed it to suit their own
purposes, 10 the great injury OF the retner and
consumer. -LN.--. -. 49, - 80
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-03

HEAT AND YELLOW FEvER,~The Navy
Department has received dispatches from Com
mander Chandler, of the U. s. steamer Don,
dated Vera Cruz, December l6, 1867, which
report that the yellow fever broke out on the
vessel on the Goth of November, and proved to
be of the most malignant type. The, ship was
thoroughly impregnated with fever, but the
crew was landed and the matches OF the berth
deck and ward,room were secured, and the
steam heater turned on until the thermometer
indicated POS degrees, after which there were
no new cases on board, Commander Chandler
says he is fully persuaded that heat eradicated
the disease on board this vessel as efectually as
. severe frost could have done, and he recon-
mends that vessels of war destined to cruise on
the West India station be provided with means
Tor steaming their lower decks and holds. IG@
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-03

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, January 2
BEEF CArTLE--P to-day ranged as 1oI-
ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows 75aS5 10;
fair to good Stock Cattle Case; fair quality
Reeves CAST; and the very best Boeves S"S9 per
100 lbs, being an advance Of 25c per 100 lbs on
the prces of last week, tho market closing very
dull.
SuErp--The supply has been fair during the
nagt weak. and With only limited demand the
market has ruled dull; sales Of fair to good
Sheep at 4a5c, and extra at 5a6c per ID gross.
HoGs-Have been coming forward slowly
during the past week. and tho demand being
quite active, prices have advanced fully 6()c per
ranging from So IS to $40 IS per 100 lbs net for
fair 10 good fat Hogs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-03

CtONFEOTIONERY,
u 49,. FRUITS, FIREWORKS, &c
desire my country friends to know that l.
Cali furnish Them with al kin is "f .. ....
CONNECTION cry, FRUITS,
FIREWORKS, &c,
and particularly CANDIES, at Baltimore
prices.
Call and SEQ me at No. g. south Fairfax st
next door to A. d. W~rteld's Dyeing E=tsb-
lshment :-
nov 18 NJ BOSSART
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Vicksburg Under Military Rule.

y
/ A lady residing in Vicksburg writes to her
brother in Philadelphia as follows ."
.@ o. r. 20 V1cKsBURd, December 81.
The town is in dreadful condition. This
week there have been four large fires, all the
work of incendiaries Night before last there
were two-one about o clock, when the soldi
ers were ordered out, and by way of keeping
the peace, broke open liquor warehouse, and
all got drunk, including the officer in command.
About twelve another place was set on ire. at
which the drunken soldiers appeared: headed
by their tipsy commander, became dlsorderly,
bayoneted several peaceful citizens working the
engines, and in one case, killed man. The
commandant struck several people with his
sword and riding whip, and aided vastly in
promoting general good feeling! Last night
another warehouse was set on fire down on the
occupied in attending that confagration, large
dry goods store in the same block with this
hotel was fired, but fortunately discovered in
time to prevent its spreading and equally Tor
tunately, the men were caught in che act, and
proved to be no other than soldiers Of the
Unted States Army, whose mission it is to
protect the lives and property of the Southern
people. . Of course conjecture is rife as to who
fired the other buildings, and yet people do
not seem to- care. [ never saw such apathy.
Several ladies told me they keep packed up
always, for each night they may be the vic
Tins, and even then, they add, who knows
what good it will do, for as likely as not our
trunks may be stolen after they have been saved
from the fire. No one seems to care for any
thing. Hardly family of whatever standing
feel assured that they will be able to buy bread
enough for the coming winter. The town is,
already thronged with blacks, and they are
pouring in from every direction, for the plan
tiers are discharging all their hands. What
they are going to do nobody seems to know
they certainly will die by the thousands from
exposure and starvation. should not be sur
II or the siege scenes were 1fnea
of affairs here It is not an occasional poor
person---it.is universal pauperism, and no ray
Of hope, and no glinnmer Of light anywhere.
Every woman's face, young or old, bears signs
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FOODS FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

A splendid assortment Of COND IA ;
FRENCH PERFU NJ EklEo and Pom A DhS
Toilet Powder Boxes, Fine Engi.h aud French
Hair, Tooth and Nail brushes, Buffalo Toilet
Combs, Parrish's Cologne Water, and grea.
variety Of Fancy Toilet Articles, received and
for sale by : g. JANNEf " CO.,
dec II No l45, King ST.
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CAPITAL FBoM. ABRoAD.-We mentioned
some days ago, that an agent from England
Mr.. Everett, designed visiting the South for
the purpose Of extending pecuniary relief to
its people, by advancing loans on q pledge Of
real estate % I,a:- r4u.u. a.,si.,ia =
The Raleigh Register, states that Mr. L. P.
Odds, of that city, is on visit to the North,
and intends to confer with Mr.. Everett in
reference to this important measure to the
Southern people, with view to forward the
special claims of North Carolina ?. ..2sZ.q =.
There is a large amount Of idle capital in
Europe which could be safely invested In land
mortgages in the South, which would pay u
much better interest than is received in Euro
pean investments. - Norfolk. Jou1na2 ~
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letter from Loudoun co., Va.

ICorrespondonce Of the Alexandra Gazette.1
LEEsBURa, Va, December 81, lS67.-The
Mirror of tomorrow, issued to us town 1olks
to day, will give you all the local news The
police Of our town have made but.one arrest so
far during the holidays, and chat OF white
man, who knocked negro down FOR saying
statement made by him was damned he y
A Justice bound him over to keep the peace for
twelve months li3s II
The negroes here have received good wages,
aud kind treatment, and they are satisfied, Dit
they have been told tina. they must have the
'sright to VOTE" and the politlc"l agitation
that has prevailed among them
A snow storm, commenced this morning. at
half-past eight o clock, as nearly as L could
time it, and it yet continues at nearly ten at
night ;.,5s..ar.-
The month of December has closed its re-
cord of marriages shows that 45 licenses have
been issued this month, of which 10 were Tor
negro couples, and 26 for whites ..J ,...,
According to Malthu4, if l remember Alright,
this shows prosperous state Of affairs
The general wages for women servants are
from S. to ST per month here in town, and
house room and food found if they choose to
live in the house, but sundry Of thom will only
come in the morning. and go away at night.
have not learned the wages Of men ; those
who have families are pinched for means, Inc
support of the young ones not now beng Dofhe
by old masters The young mon and women
fure well, and work reasonably well, but can
hardly be induced to get ice, and b5olutely re.
fuse to shuck corn, unless the weather is very
mild h.! .i,,,., ara hra.. ....5 "a s..t@ So. 4" "
We have no such questionable charity as q
goup house; believe those who suffer, upon.
making their wants known to any responsible
person, could soon have them attended to. u.:
I say questionable charity, because l. believe
it causes crowdiug into the cities OF idle, and
perhaps, vicious persons, who, perhaps, could
find respectable employment in the country, at
fair wages. ........... ......,
By the day is tho most common term for
which the negroes work in this community,
| and while it sometimes gives man some trou-
| BILE about his crop, in busy times, yet ho does
| not have to feed thom when they are idle, and
| this is some compensation for tho other. lit
tie in advance Of the season, greet you a hap
py New Year! ALIQUls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-03

The newspapers continue to give accounts Of
the discharge Of workmen, and the reduction
of workmen' wages, at the Manufactures in
the. North. The pressure seems to be upon
the wooden and cotton mills, the coal ard iron
works, the carpet factories &C., &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-03

- AND BREAST PIECES,
Of my own curing. Also, pure LEAF LARD,
Raisins, Currants Citron, Dried Cherries. APP
Piles and Peaches, Choice Groceries, pure Cider
Vinegar and 4 fine stock OF
WINES AND PURE OLD LIQUORS,
Mt prices 10 suL the times.
SAMUEL J. REED,
dec % 1aw3w South Fairfax street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-03

The estate called WARWICK, four miles
from Washington city, and two from Alexan-
dria on the railroad and turnI ike between tho
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-03

The Cooperative principles has presented a
new phase in England iu the establishment OF
cooperative society of a novel kind, called
the Agricultural and Horticultural Association,
the first meeting Of which was held some three
weeks ago at Islinpton. The success OF the
Association Of farmers and gardeners, is said to
have been encouraging.