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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
sPECIALDIsPATCHEsTo THEGAZETTE
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-In the Senate to-
day bill making an appropriation of $4,000
for the benefit of the poor Of the District was
passed
Mr. Williams offered resolution instructing
the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire
into the expediency and practicability of re.
porting such legislation as will prevent the
discharge of persons convicted of crime, under
the extraordinary decisions of the U. S. Cir
cult Court of Virginia.
After some debate turning principally upon
the use of the expression extraordinary the
resolution was passed.
In the House of Representatives an original
bill was passed, repeating the act forbidding the
organization of the militia, in the reconstructed
States, with the exception of Georgia
In the Supreme Court the question of the
right to tax certain U. S. securities war argued
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16

OYSTERS. In consequence of the ice in the
Potomac which prevents the pungy boats from
making trips to the Chesapeake and its estua-
ries, the supply of oysters at the dock has be-
come exhausted, and unless the floating ice is
speedily blown out of the river, there will soon
be woeful dearth of the blvalves in this mar
ket. In the meantime the city will be supplied
by those of the dealers who were fortunate
enough to lay in large stock before the freeze,
and by those who have made arrangements
with the steam boats to bring them oysters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16
Financial and Commercial.

New YORK, Dec 16.-Stocks steady, with
an upward tendency. Money steady at per
et Exchange o. Gold 1851. Five-twenties,
1862, 1Os Ten-lorties, 81. North Carolina
6s, new, 61B; Virginia 6s, ex-coupon, 55t; new
81. Tennessee 6s, ex coupon, 66i; new 6S{.
BALTIMoRE, Dec. l6j.IVirginIa Is, DID, IN,
scribed, As bid, 46 asked; do; 1866, 81 BID
do. 1867, 40 bid, 49t asked, do; coupon, old,
IS! bid do. coupon, new SIT bid.
New YORK, Dec l6.-Flour 5al0 cts. better.
Wheat la2 cents better. Corn dull, dropping.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 16.-Cotton firm; middling
uplauds 25. Flour quiet, and inactive with
prices unchanged. Wheat dull, and almost IN
saleable, and market without decided change.
Corn firm, prime white 9Ga96. Oats firm at
7Oa75. Rye firm at 140al50. Pork firm
Bacon quiet. Lard firm at 164al7.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16
1853 HOLIDAY NOTICE. 1888

The Subscribers have now IN store their stock
OF BOOKS and STATIONERY, suitable tor
presents at the approaching holidays.
Their selection will be found to contain line
editions of the Standard Poetical and Prose
Writer'S, together with Bibles, Prayer Books
Episcopal and Catholic Methodist and Baptist
lynn Books, Photograph Albums, Animals
Writing Albums, Portfolios, RosewooJ, Ma
GGogany and Walnut Writing Desks, Writing
Eases, Secretaries Ladies' Work Boxes, Ladle' 5
companions, POrtmonaies, Penknives, Gold
rens in cases, Chess, Checker Boards, Domi-
noes lnkstands, Paper Weights, Ivory Tablets,
'Gseelain States, Ivory Paper Knives, &c, &c.
FOR THE CHILDREN-An extensive as
softment of Juvenile Books to suit all ages, to-
fpether with A, b, q Blocks, Games, Puzzles,
merous TO mention
For sale at the lowest cash prices, by
j. & w. j. ENTWISLE,
oec l6 ITO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16
Railroad Affairs.

TORONTO, G. W., Dec. l6.-It is rumored
here that Vanderbilt has made an offer to the
Great Western Railroad Company Of Canada,
to lease that road for ten years with the right
to purchase at the end of the lease. Should
his offer be accepted, the Great Western Rail
road will, to all intents and purposes, become a
part of the New York Central Railroad, and
all the mechanical departments OF the latter
company be removed to Hamilton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16
Observation-Disclosures.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 16. The daughter OF Hon
Fl. S. Bundy, Of Hamden county, was killed
yesterday by being thrown from horse.
The bodies of the Reno brothers, hung at
New Albany, have been delivered to their
friends and taken to Seymourfo for intcrment. -
The remains of Anderson were buried by the
county authorities.
Three bodies were recovered from the wreck
of the United States at Florence, Indiana, yes
terday-onc is supposed TO be l.. II. Vance, OF
Madison, Ind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs. Oriental LodgeY
No, 6, knights OF Pythias, was instituted last
night in the Hall of Jefferson Circle Brother
hood of the Union, Muir's old building, by
Vice Grand Chancellor j. P. O'Daniel. After
the lodge closed, the brothers, upon the invi-
tation of Henry Herbner, repaired to the Rail
road Shades Restaurant and partook of a
bounteous collation.. The whole evening pass
ed off very pleasantly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16

FIsHTowN. The shanties at Fishtown which
for long time past have been occupied by the
most depraved of the coored people OF the
CITY are being rapidly depopulated, and IN
few DAYS will be entirely deserted, and thus q
source of disorder and the scene of many an
arrest, will be abolished, The inhabitants OF
the shanties are leaving them of their own
accord probably because the business OF the
locality has suffered In consequence OF the
cold weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16

SUMAC.-A friend at Manassas has sent US a
sample OF sumac prepared by Capt, Gates, of that
village, which is pronounced by those who have
seen it superior article, and which, the gen
tleman who sends it says, will take the pre-
MUM" The sumac ground at the mills in
Alexandria is acknowledged, on all hands, to
be A No. l, and in request by all who use it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16

TEMPERANCE AFFAIRS. -The regular weekly
meeting of Mt. Vernon Division, Sons OF Tenn
rance, will be held at their room in Phoenix
Hall tonight. The subject of temperance is
now occasioning considerable interest among
all classes Of the community, and it Is stated
that the numerous temperance organizations
in the city, have larger lists Of membership
than ever before.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16

LETTERS RETAINED FOR PosTAGE.-The
following is list of letters retained in the
postoffice of this city for want of the proper
postage stamps: S. A. II. Marks, jr., Washing
ton, D. c.; Mr.. Tritts, Cartertown, (no such
postofice) e. Fields, Columbus, Ohio; j. r.
Sutton, Washington, D. c.; VIM. Edmonds,
Oak Grove, Va; Mrs. Il. B. Bradshaw, Fred
ercksburg Va. Sally Magruder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16

SLEM. The drilling rain that fell this
morning, frozo as soon as it touched the ground,
and the whole surface Of the earth in this To-
cality was in consequence covered with thick
sleet, which rendered walking exceedingly dis
agreeable, and even dangerous. The smooth
side walks were almost entirely desered-pe-
destrians preierring the rough streets, where
the ice had been broken by the passing vehicles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16

DEAD-Major John Williams, formerly for
many years the clerk Of the Prince William
County Court, but of late resident of Wash
ington city, died at the Marshall House. i'll
this city, yesterday, after short illness. His
remains will be taken to Prince William for
1 interment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16
Marine Intelligence.

NORFOLK, Va. Dec 16.-Ihc steamer Key
West from Charleston for New York, has put
in here with her machinery disabled. Most OF
the cargo of the schooner Mystic ashore on
Cape Henry has been saved, and prospects are
favorable Tor saving the vessel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16

MANASSAS. This handsome and thriving
village, at the junction of the o., A. Il M. q.
r. r., continues to grow, and to increase in
business Mr.. Tyson, of Maryland, is estab-
fishing there fine steam mill, which bids fail
to be profitable, and to add to the general
prosperity. Success to Manassas, and all its
people
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16

PROPERTY SALE.-The lot of ground on the
east side OF St Asaph street, adjong the
Jail on the north SO feet i've inches by
so feet, improved by two substantial and
comfortable brick buildings, was sold yesterday
by public auction under deere of the court,
to,Samuel Beach for 81 ,225.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16

OYSTERS. --Messrs Cogswell & Jackson, at
their oyster packing establishment, on st.
Asaph street, have a quantity of very tine oy,,
sters on hand, sufficient to supply the demand
until the river is open.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16

MAGAZINES FOR JANUARY.-From Mr..
George L. Frenchs, No. 95 King street, where
everything in the book and periodical line can
be obtained as soon as published, we have to-
day The Galaxy, The New Eclectie-a new
and excellent monthly published IN Baltimore
and Demorest's for January. $50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16

FIRE ALARM-Tho alarm Of fire. about three
O clock this evening, was caused BY the burn
ing of ono of the chimenies of the Marshall
House
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16
Gold.
WOIUs
" YORK. Dec. 16.-Gold to-day 1861.
CITY ITEMS.

GENrLEMEN's BUSINESS SUITS for $!2, SIS,
$40 and $40, in great and pleasing variety, at
Geo. c. Henning's One Price Clothing Store,
No 5l1 7th street; and the largest assortment
of Boys and Children's Clothing at prices
within the reach Of all, now ready for lnspec-
ton. Washington, d. c., dec l6-lt
NO, 81 CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX
STREETS.
Now men in every age and land, no matter
when nor where,
Have ever given to number one their most par
But there's a man in our town, twill be believ-
ed by none,
Instead of number one takes care Of number
81"
He keeps all kind of clothing, sir the best that
can be had
In orde, that his fellow men may all be neatly
clad.
The poor, by him, are warmly clothed with
each revolving sun;
All this he does by taking care Of number 81"
The pretty girls all smiled at NO. and looked
so killing sweet
That / grew very vain and said the right thing
/ have done.
In getting this neat suit Of clothes from num-
Der Oh
Now if it's your desire to BIO handsome man
like me, -.
Just get suit from Blondheim's store, he'll tit
you to q L.
And, Mr.. Blondheim, keep 1t up, 60 on as
you've begun,
And sell your clothing cheap for cash, at "num-
Der 81" (cor. King and Fairfax sts.) :,
And show the people that your goods are all a
number one, dec III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16

REMARKS.-The market remains without an
imation. Flour quiet, but prices steady ;
stocks light. For Wheat there is scarce
~ any demand, and prices are, IT anything,
weaker; offerings of 100 bushels-mostly red,
and sales reported at 100, lS5, 100 and 200 Tor
fair TO good Corn in less active demand, with
sales at S5aS7 for new white and mixed, and
95 for 0ld-offerings of 1000 bushels-no de-
mand for yellow, and quotations cannot be
given Rye quiet, with sales at 100; offerings
$50 bushels. Sales of 500 bushels OF Oats at
G7a6S, Country ground Corn Meal 95; City
Mills 100. Dressed Hogs in fair demand, but
light receipt; sales at so 50a$11 so; choice
lots for family use command higher hgures.-
Dressed Poultry in fair demand; TurkleS l5a17c
per ID. Butter In demand, and Eggs scarce.
The New York Times says the cotton trade
is assuming new interest by the temporary
falling off in receipts at the ports, and the es'
Inmates of the crop are being reduced, espe-
cialy among what is known as the bull interest
here and at Liverpool in the great staple.
PENNSYLVANIA Coal TRADE.-The loss Of
coal production in the Schuylkill region for the
year as compared with last year, is 81, l4O
tons, and cannot be made up, as there Is SAID
to be strikes at all the cOlerieS IN the region,
except probably half dozen, The operators,
in consequence of the fall in price OF coal, re-
queSted reduction Of 10 per cent. below the
last advance made on wages 10 November
The men are willing to submit to reduction of
10 per Ct on the October rate of wages, which
the operators resist, hence the stOppage. Coal
has fallen more than the advance obtained IN
November, aud therefore the men are thought
to be asking too much under the circumstances.
Phil Ledger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16

DEATHS We regret to hear Of the decease
of Mr.. Burwell Whiting and Mr. Randolph
Grigsby, of Clarke county, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16

Posi- OFFICE AT PIsCATAWAY, MD. Mrs.
M. A. Griffin, postmistress at Piscataway, Prince
Georges county, Md, having resigned, the
Postmaster General has appointed Mr.. George
r. Brent to fill the vacancy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16
Disabled.

New YORK, Dec. 16.-Thc steamer Palmyra
reports speaking the British steamer Columbia
from New York for Glasgow with her propeller
broken, and proceeding under sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16
MARINE LIST
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, DEC. IS.
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
Schr Capren & Brothers, BrumbeI, Balti-
MORE coal, for Washington.
Sc6r Geo Conover, Robinson, Philadelphia,
coal, for Washington.
Schr j. Ii. Marvel, CULLEN, Philadelphia,
COAL for Washington.
Schr Joseph w. Wilson, Somers, George
town, for Charleston, s. q.
Schr Marietta Titon, TiltOn, Washington,
for Baltimore.
SAILED.
Steamer Empire, Price, New York, by M.
Eldridge 4 20.
Steamer Columbia, Harper, Baltimore, by
B. Wheat.
MEMORANDA.
Steamship Virginia, Drew, hence at New
York 18th.
Steamship Il. G. Knight, Denly, hence at
New FORK l4th instant.
Schr Vapor, Bogart, hence at Providence
18th instant.
Schr Eugene, hence at New Haven 18th.
Schrs. Il. r. Kirk, Burnett, and b: Z.
Terry, Weaver hence at New York 18th inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16

PUBLIC LECTURE. Gen S. +. Carey, OF
Ohio, will deliver lecture before the Alexan-
dria Christian Association, on the night OF
Monday next Subject-The Wines of the
Bible
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16

CLOTHES LINE ROBBED. The clothes line
in the yard of Mrs. Cation, on Commerce
street, was robbed late yesterday evening. The
thief coorcd man, is known and will be ar
rested
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16

A SPLENDID variety of Buckskin Gloves and
Gauntlets heavy lined Kid Gloves with fur
tops; Cloth, Lisle, Thread and silk:mlXed
Gloves, and variety of others, Just received at
s. Deaiham's 1O8 King street dc 4-2swtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16

BLACK. Blue and Brown Beaver Overcoats
a splendid variety of Capes for men and youths,
and extraordinary fine and heavy Walking
Goats Of imported Beavers and English Mol
ton, Just received at S. Dealham's, l08 King st.
dee 4-2aWtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16

ANTIDOTE-We have just re-
ceived another supply of the above popular
We will forward u package by
mail upon receipt of 60c
dec Is H. S. LEADBEATER 81 CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16
HOLIDAY GOODS.

1868. 1869.
HOLIDAYS.
In making your selection of presents for the
holidays il will afford me pleasure to show you
my stock of standard
GOODS AND NOVELTIES,
selected with special reference to the approach
ing season. The leading articles are
BIBLES. PRAYER AND HYMN BOOKS
lin rich antique and velvet bindings
A full line of tho choicest American and
English
JUVENILE BOOKS
Games for Little Folks in great variety,
Building and Alphabet Blocks
Backgammon Boards,
Chess Men and Boards,
FINE GOLD PENS AND PENCILS,
in gold mounted rubber cases, very desirable
for Christmas presents
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS IN EVERY
STYLE
Travelling Bags,
in Turkey Morocco and Russia Leather
Papetries,
in Russia and Vienna leather, very beautiful
Papefries,
with Perfumed Paper and Envelopes.
Handkerchief and Glove Boxes,
fine Vienna Leather.
Portfolios and Writing Desks,
beautifully inlaid, and very artistic in design
and finish.
Work Boxes,
in great variety, now and unique Style.
LADIES COMPANIONS, IN RUSSIA
LEATHER,
Fine POrtmOunaicS,
Cigar Cases and Pocket Knives,
AB BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION OF
JAPANESE GOODS 81 LACQUER WARS,
CONSISTING OF
RICHLY INLAID CABINETS,
HANDKERCHIEF BOXES,
CARD RECEIVERS. TRAYS,
GLOVE Boxes,
MAGIC FLOWERS,
WORK Boxes.
FIsH AND BOATS.
BEAUTIFUL BOXES IN STRAW WORK,
Chinese Tops, Jewel cases, Toilet Cases, Chi
nese Plates,
besides many other novelties in fine laquer
work. GEORGE II. FKENCh,
dec 11-tD3l 90 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16
ENCOURAGE HOME ENTERPRISE.


TNCOURAGE HOME ENTERPRISE.
- ATTENTION LADIESl
Having opened a HOOPSKIRT, CORSET
and SHGULDER-BRACE FACTORY, some
thing entirely new in Alexandria, would re-
spectivey call the special attention OF the ladies
to my new establishment.
Hoopskirts and COrsets made TO order at the
shortest notice, and on very reasonable terms.
Hoopskirts altered according to the latest
style Hoopskirts repaired and perfect lit IS
Si"'SS s""''''''0U HENRY BLADDER,
no3 1N King ST., bet. Pitt and ST. Asaph.
VENTLEMEN'S CLOTH CATERS.
We have lust added to our large stock of
Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods splendid
stock of
Gents Black Cloth Gators.
English Drab Caters
Fancy Cashmere Caters
a buttons, buttons and buttons)
LOCKWOOD, uUFTY TAYLOR,
&54 Penn. av., adj,g Metro. hoieI
nov 16-lm washington, y, =.
NEW sToREI NEW sToREl
The undersigned takes pleasure TO inform tho
nuhIic in general and the ladies particularly
that he has reOpened his beautiful store at his
residence, No. II, south Royal street, where Nc
will, at all times, keep tull assortment OF
PERFUMERY,
FANCY ARTICLES,
SOAPS, COMBS,
BRUSHES, &C..
| in short everything necessary to the comfort
and convenience of the ladies. Come and see.
JULIUS DIENELT
ocl3 II. s. Royal st.
u AIsINS, CURRANTS, &c.
100 and / boxes Raisips.
terces Currsnts.
boxes Citron.
" Canned Pineapple
" Canned Peaches.
Preserved Ginger-in store and Tor
'SI nov Vy so-eo1m BREWIS & LAWSON.
U E. BOWMAN & CO.,
- DISTILLERS, RECTIFIERS,
| Wholesale and Retail Dealers in WHlShlES.
| WINES. BRANDIES, GIN, &c.
| ALSO,
WIN. CLAGETT e CO.'S
| CELEBRATED Xxx CREAM ALE.
No. IL, King street.
| oc 16.6m1 Alexandria, Va.
OOFT-SHELL ALMONDS, Pecan Nuts.
- Citron. Raisins, Currants. and Mince Meat,
sor sale hy BROOKES & TAYLOR,
| dec 16 l06 Prince street
DRIME JAVA and RIO COFFEES receiv-
ed to day by ,r,n,r
DEF TONGUES-best quality-for sale by
| Is oc % GEO. IL SEATON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-16

nsy- Merchants in and out of the city Will be
supplied at Wholesale prices, which they will
End as low us the same goods can be bought in
any of the Northern cities.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-05-14

TIE MOUNTAINS BoT.--ThiS new Ka'
nav ha and GallipoliS packet made her
appearance at our wharf last week.
She ia a very neatly finished craft, and
Is commanded by Capt. James Newton.
The hull is 1875 feet long, &c feet beam,
with A feet depth Of hold. She has Two
bOilets 40 inches 10 diameter, and 26
feet long, with oil recent improvements,
both for safety and speed. She trims on
2l inches Of water. She will no doubt
give general satisfaction to our friends
aloag the Kanawho; but still we do not
think it would be fair to 'phrov of on
Tho D. NJ. Secbler, She has been with
us for long time in thi, trade, and ahe
ShouIl receive the patronage Of our PEG
pie.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-05-14

How SHALL We EDUCATE Our CH'L.
pREN."-M. G. LOOMS, A NJ, Princi,
pal of the Wheeling Female College,
purposes delivering lecture on the
shove subject, at The Courl.HouSe in
this place, on Saturday night May l6th,
al I! o'clock Every one who feels an
interest 10 the education of the youth is
respectfully invited TO be present at this
lecture. He win have with him little
boy years old, who WiIl reci.o some.
thing to show to what standard boys Of
his age can be educated to. Mr., Loom
is spoken Of as very able and eloquent
speaker, and we trust he will have q
full house.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-05-14
Point Pleasant Retail Market.
Corrected Weekly BY
COLE g. BRYAN, GR0CERS.

FLouR-In cool demand; \ $40; Xxx
$l2; xxx Sl3 Fancy Si4
GRAtS -Whest prime 81 3592 SO;
Oats 5O@55; Corn 75@s0c.
PRovrsIoSs--Shoulder 1905 cts;
hams 10000; sides ls@2O {; Mess
Pork lsc; dried beef 25@3e ccnts.-
APPLEs--Dried 6Ose per pound.
DRIED PEACHES lO@l2kc a pound.
PoTAroEs.-Sl20@l 40 per bush.
LARD-20c
BEAss.-- White ssl@5 90 per bush
bushel
BuTrER-9o@35c.
EGos--ln good demand at IL "a l5;.
COFFEE -e5@3O for green. Browned
80 els.
SuoAR--Havsnno, lac; Cuba Ice;
N. 0. l6@l7c: hard refined 20 cts,
Coffee sugar, i8@l9c.
MoLAssEs-- Pori Rico 81 90 per gal,
N. 9. 81 go, Syrup 81 25
SopA-leIo for New Castle.
STARCH -lOOi2c.
Frsn-New mackGtal by tho kit $2 SO
0S3Oo
SALT-Barel So 90
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-05-14

After 50 many editions Of Win,erit Is
pleasapl 10 have 'FOreshsdOwing. Of
warner weather.. even ills comes 10 tbs
shape Of ril showers To be sure, We
mus! not 81 surprised -fuoh an unpre.
ced,nlsd year has il hesp, to wake mp
any morning and see tho ground white,
and SuoV-aikes lying through tho air,
Some, who fancy they have kept the
reckoning, soy that there havh been,fOr-
sY.tvo s1Ow.storms this season. while
others have considered il the easiest aud
most accurate method to- classify our
"SnOws" under the head of%tbiugs too
numerous to mAntiol." Some predict
novelty in the shape Of a snow storm on
the Fourth of July; while others in the
'cSlier sections Of the country aver that
t3eir snow banks will scarcely disappear
before the FIRST Of August, However this
may be. We mus! also be prepared fot
hot days 10 burst upoo US suddenly.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-05-14

PFC Nlc-By special Invitation. We
10 company with our friend. F, A. Guth
erie. Esq, went across the hills to
''JerriGho" to attend May party given
to the children attending the public
school of District No, Lewis Township.
This school is under the supervision of
Miss Thena Mcdaniel, an accomplished
young lady Of this town. Wei arrived
there about tho tine dinner was reEly
and found the table ladeued With every
luxury that could be i'm 'gined, TO which
We aud our friend paid our respects
After dinner The audience. was en,Oh ain.
ed BY short but appropriate address
kCm Rev, Mr., Harrison; he garo come
good advice 80 the children. which we
trust they may always remember, aud
also. paid bigh compliment to Miss
McDsnielfor the progress her scholktS
have made ia Tho different branches,
oIspelliDg, reading, wiling, GEOGRAPHY,
grammar, arithmetic, &C., since she has,
had charge of this school. After the,
concluding Of Mr., Hatrison's speech,
the sudience was highly enIerIaioed with
spsashss. dialogues and. competitions
from the scholars. Attic conclusion Of
This par! ofths programme, Mr.. Gutherie
was called 10 the stand, and after max
ing some appropriate remarks, sang
johnny Smoker" to the great delight
AMI merrimeui Of The party. We do
not know when VIC have spent more
pleasant day, than at this pic mic, We
must say that the exercises Of the
day. reflected great credit to Miss Nc.
aud demonstrated The fac: that she has
good control over her scholars aud that
they arc rapidly advancing under her
management.