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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-30
LOCAL ls9sEEITIES.

The popular Skiff & Gaylord MInsrels viii
appear here next Thursday.
Every one is busy now closing accounts iol
the year-pay the printer.
In consequence ofthc freezing, of the water in
some of the gas pipes, few Of the street
lamps, could not be lighted last night.
1t will be seen that on and after "Wednesday
an addition Of 10 per cent. will be made to al
gas bills due for the past quarter.
The snow has been yielding 10 the sun all
day, but the sleighcrs are getting the most
the snow while it lasts.
A considerable number of houses will be
open on New Years for receptions, after the
New York fashion
The boys on the streets to day were having
fine times now-bal!ing the sleighers ard get
ting free rides.
There is much complaint of the irrcgularity
of the receipts Of mail matter at the Theologl-
cal Seminary
The Citizens NATIONAL Bank Of this CITY has
declared dividend o. b per cent fur the last
six months.
An employe at Thomaston Cutlery, Potts
Vile, Pa, while cutting ice, fell six hundred
feet down in the slope, and was instantly killed.
Some of the sheds at the brick yard north
of this place, were accidentally burned on Fri.
day. The damage was small.
Many of the sidewalks, especially those OPP
posite vacant lots have not been cleared OF the
snow, aud walking on them is dangerous.
The number Of passengers on the Washing
ton and Alexandria Railroad is now large every
day
The weather continues to moderate slowly.
But as yet hardly any impression has been
made on the thick ice on the river.
Another light case Of small pox is rep 'rtcd
in Zion bottom, where the disease first broke
out. The patient is a colored boy.
The supply of oysters in the city is very
limited, and until th&w and the opening of
navigation, dealers will have to draw on An
napolls.
Some accidents happened on Saturday, to
sleighiug parties, but fortunately no person was
injured the damage being confined to .hc
sleighs.
A supper is to be given by the ladies Of the
Sunday School (M. f. Church South) at The
Assembly Rooms this evening. Oysters turkeys
and other dclicacies will be in abundance
Elections for directors in the Citizens Ma
tional Bank and Bank of the Old Dominion
are to be held at the Citizens National Bank
on the 18th proximo.
The river to day has been we'll pa'ronzed BY
the skaters. The greater portion seek the
skating grounds off the lower end of the town,
from Which the SNOW had been swept BY the
winds.
The stalls 10 the new Market house, west
wing, and portion Of those in the north wing,
are underline hands Of the joincrs and are we'll
advanced They will be completed carly next
month.
Owing to the Ice blockade on the river and
the light receipts of produce by railroad at
this season. business on the wharf and on
Union street has been brought pretty much 10
stand STILL though there is still something do
ing, and the merchants are bu,iy engaged in
their counting rooms.
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spECSdk NOTICES.
A Stitch i'm Time Saves Nine.

Ifyou hsvea cough, do no. neg,lect it; thous-
ands go to an untimely grave BY ncglcct!pg
what they call "a slight cold These slight
colds are very ins:dious. They soon become
deep-seated, and defy all remedies. Dr.. TUFTS
Expectorant will cure it. 1t can be had of any
druggist.
Tuskegee, Ala, April 49, 1871.
DR.. Tut: In gratitude for the benefit received
by the use of your Expectorant, do cheerfully
add my testimony to its most wonderful effects
in relieving Asthma or Bronchitis. For several
years I had suffered dreadfully with severeat-
lacks of Asthma or difficulty Of breathing. l
was induced by the high recommendations Civ
en- to your Expectorant to try it, and found that
it gave almost immediate relief. 1t is about five
months since began its use. | have used six
bottles, and have not had an attack since. 1t
has been great blessing to me; cannot afford
to be without it, and l heartily recommend it to
all persons who are at all troubled with Lung or
Throat Diseases. Very respectfully,
Mrs. A. NJ. WELLDoRN.
Dr. TUFTS HAIR DYE is the bes. i'll use. [d3O
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Weather Report.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Nurrrr CIIrr SI,NAJ. 0FFICER

WASHINGTON, Dec 81, I a. ~.
Probabilities For New England, generally
clear weather during the day but increasing
coudiness tonight. For Middle States cast
erly to southcry winds and cloudy and threat
euiug weather with possibly, rain to.Dight from
PENNSYLVANIA to Virginia and snow north of
latter. For South Atlautic States, generally
light winds and increasing cloudiness. From
Tennessee to Ohio and westward to Iowa and
Missouri, southery to eastery winds cloudy
weather and rain. North Of the latter region,
cloudy weather and snow, with easterly Winds.
For the Northwest, northwesterly winds IN
creasing pressure and falling temperature; The
temperature will generally rise from the Missls-
sppi valley eastward
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MO T I c E.
I have reftted and thoroughly repaired
nnI IL IA MER0N DIST1I1IERY ~

have Tsfttsd and a th9rOqghly rePaRiFySd
and added thereto large Copper Still. which
enables me to produce the PUREST and BEST
MALT WHISTLES made in this country.
l have resumed full operations and am pre-
pared to sell to the trade on favorable terms,
either free or in bond.
The special attention Of dealers is called to
my lar "ARLINGToN RYE WHISKEY,"
made from No / bolted rye -four. Samples
sent free of charge if desired, or can be seen at
INV store, No 3S King street. Alexandria, Va,
or at P. S H. j. Fcgan's, No. 466 Pennsy WANTS
avenue, Washington, D. G. am the original
inventor of this brand, and as there has been
mt ON the market on imitation thereof, l have
been induced to have the said brand copy
righted. no
in tue manufacture of Liquors, and using the
best Grain, l challenge competition.
| guarantee all liquors sold by me to give sat-
;sfaction rs represented if not, they can be re-
turned and the money shall be refunded.
have now in store and for sale to the trade
ARLINGTON RYE WHlsKEY.
CAM ERON
1u LONE STAR
MAGNOLIA
MOUNTAIN =,
All the above brands ar of my own dstila-
LIZ = :MooRE'S PURERYE. 49,.
Is .R60BBINSON & RUFFS Do.
=, RAMEY SCOTCH WHISKEY.
HOLLAND GIN:
=" JAMAICA RIO NJ.
pORT and SHERRY WINE S.
Thankful to my friends for past favors, | re-
cneotf1lly solicit tn cir future patronage. have
leased warehouse No So King street, Alexan-
dria. Va, where I will DO glad to see all my
friends. = z'.r':'' nDnrD DEo,N
,dec1 HIM fh1 en- I EoAN
rHRIsT. CHURCH PARSONAGE FOR
L 2. SALE.
The Wardens will sell, at private sale, the
ohove nroperty, situated at the northeast corner
nf Washington and Princess streets. Ii not dis
nosed of within thirty days, it will be offered at
prnction of which due notice will be given. The
nroperty will be subdivided or sold entire
p'op0''' $50 &c. FLETCHER,
f. JOHNSTON,
ao 3.w,m Wardens.
ACE COLLARS & .HANDkERCHIEFS.
Iat,ies in need OF handsome Lace Collars or
Linen Cambria HandkerchIefs Will ma large
and we'll selected stock at
dec u g nOOtn G90 A .- = =
4 GRICpLrURAL LIME
4 900 bushels WQOD-BURNED SHELL
LINE, an excellent FertiEe5 for sale M lots te
suit by. - T,';on,st
sep ~
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TELEGRAPH NEWS.
Especial Dispatches to the Alexandria Gazette.
Election Of State Senator.

WARRENToN, Dec. 3O.-Benjamin Franklin
Rixey, esq.,, Conservative, has been elected by
small majority to the State Senate from this,
the Dist district, composed of the COUNTIES Of
Fauquier and Rappahannock, to I'll the unex-
pired term of Thomas n Latham, ESQ.,, who
had resigned.
The vote was very small one, AMI in several
of the precincts 90 polls we're opened.
The election took place on Friday last, the
9Th, and the returns are just in. G.
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Louisiana Affairs.

New York, Dec 3O.-The Louisiana COM
mittee, in long letter published this morning,
deny the statement made by Senator Kellogg
in his bill of complaint filed 10 the United
States Circuit Court, and say kellogg's object
in wishing to get possession of the Louisiana
election returns, was pressed IN what he charg-
ed upon the returning officers and Governor,
that is to faIsity and suppress or destroy them
in order to make it. appear that lie had been
elected Governor
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Relief.

PARIS, Dec. 3O.-A collection was taken up
10 the churches Of Rochelle yesterday for the
relief of the passengers who were rescued from
the wreck of the steamship Germany and 900
francs we're obtained.
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Adrift in the Ice.

New CASTLE, DEL, Dec 30.--The steamer
Pioneer bound to Wilmington, n. C., has drift
ted away in the ice and is unable to get out.
The tug Bruce has gone to her assistance.
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Rate for MOnCj.

LONDON Dec SO p. m.-The rate for
money at the Stock Exchange on government
securities is higher than the bank rate by | per
cent Erie 5ls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-30

SLElGHlSG The slciyhing continues excel
lent, aud has been fully enjoyed by all who
had the inclination, and could raise the wind"
and spare the time Horses are 10 great de-
lnand and everything that can be put on run
uers is brought into requisition. Ga Saturday
night the streets were made lively by the mer-
ry jingle OF the bells as they tnkled
In the icy air Of night
aud the sport for time was fast and furi-
Gus. There were few upsets during Satur-
day afternoon and this morning, with some
damage done to the sleighs, but fortunately no
person was hurt 10 day the sleighing is kept
up, and tonight, no doubt, there will be au-
other carnival.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-30
rT1HH BEST PRESENT FOR a
."- CHRISTMAS GIFT
IS A.
WHEELER a. WILSON
Family Sewing Machine.

The reputation Of this Machine stands SO high
in ull pnrts Of the world us scarcely to need
comment.
They have been awarded the highest premI-
ums in every important contest among Sewing
Machines in this country and in Europe.
They do all kinds Of family work, from the
heaviest beaver and felt tothc finest silks, that
other machines will not stitch
They work easily, rapidly, noiselcssly, and
are not liable to get out of order.
Washington, D. c., April 30, 1872.
Having bought and used four of your Wheel
err s. Wilson Sewing Machines for the last sew
enteen years in my family, and to the entire
satisiaci ion and pleasure of every men Der there
of, we therefore cordially unite, from sense OF
duty, in recommending it to the public gencr-
ally rs being the best, the easiest running, most
desirable and most durable Sewing Machine we
have ever known.
My two little daughters when they were
so small that their feet, when sitting on chair,
would not reach the treadle, and were conse-
quently obliged to stand on one foot and run
the machine with the other, which they could
and did do Eight along, with perfect ease and
comfort Both of them to. day own one, and u
part with them would be like parting with
dear friend.
| bought my Wheeler s Wilson seventeen
years ago, and during that time it has never
needed the least repairs, and Is just rs good to-
day. to all appearances, US 1t was when hrst
bought it.
Respectfully yours,
SELMA f. PESDLETOS,
E.s.. 22G New Jersey Avenue
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Fire.

CINCINNATG Dec. 30.-Burke, Frender 4
Co.'S. steam tannery was burned yesterday
Loss $50 O00 insurance $4,000.
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LOCAL ITEMS.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES YESTERDAY. The
weather yesterday was more agreeable than
for some days past and the churches were we'll
attended. Rev. Geo. 4 Smith. iu the absence
Of the rector, Rev. r. H. Mck,m, who is on
Il visit TO Baltimore, preached in the morning
IT Christ Church, but at night there were no
services there In consequence of the indispo-
sition of Rev. DR.. k,llgore there we're no servi-
night prayer meeting was held, conducted by
Rev VIM. &. Herbert Rev. Mr. Kern
preached in the NJ t. Church South in the
morning and Rev. Mr. Mills at night The
newly appointed pastor of St. Mary's Church
Rev. Dennis O,kaue preached at IL
O'Clock IN the morning in that Church. The
other churches in the city were open as usual
aud the pulpits filled by the ministers in
charge. The following is tic report Of the work
OF the Young Men Christain Association:
The Mis- ion Sabbath School on the Fishwhart
opened with the usual corps of teachers and Il
gooi attendance of scholars The exercises
Were OF The usual interest, aud with happy re-
suits. The Aims House services on account OF
the weather, were sparseiy attended; but the
exercises were Of tbs usual interest, and small
committee on hand. at the Jail there WAS q
full committee at work. They report an excel
lent season Of interest, cheering them In their
work ana laDUr or love- OWtn 10 the lnSuI-
ticent notice, the prayer meeting at 5l5 at the
Virginia House was not we'll attended. How
ever, the brethren present held a service, and in
prayer asked Gods blessing upon the neig hbor-
hood, and prosperity for the new field of labor.
Ia. Sunday Prayer Meeting in the Methodist
Epscopsl Church was we'll attended. The usual
happy character of the exercises were well sus-
tanned and the usual powerful appeals to the un-
converted present were made by the speakers.
Special prayer for the out pouring of the Spirit
Al la
This meeting will be held next Sunday in tn.
Second Presbyterian Church.
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HOLEDHrGOODS.

HOLED.9rG
An ACCEPTABLE CHRISTMAS GIFT
to every one would be bottle of
JANNEY'S ORANGE BLOSSOM
COLOGNE WATER
xor ''E hobby 3:
SPECIAL PRICES
Green's Notion House,
KING STREET. -,... !.
LADIES AND GENTS FURNISHING
GOODS, NOTIONS, &c.
ID mt fail to examine til: most magntc mt
stock of goods ever offered in rsnia.
Purchased of parties VINO have recently tailed
in business in New York.
PRICES BEYOND COMPETITION.
Hc:nstitched Hanlkerch;els ut l2tc; worth
.5:. Do. ut 23c; worth Sic
Hair Nets, only lc
Elastic Cord only &c. 5.
Gloves at 25c; worth soc.
Handsome Sleeve Buttons, only lOc; worth
SOC and 81.
Pocket Books ut &c; worth soc.
Ladies' Linen Collars ut 6c worth 25c.
Linen Handkerch ets, only Glc:
Pins, only &c per paper.
Jcwclry and P1rIumery i. less than half price.
Meriao Under wear, very cneap.
Fine Embroidcrcl St Of Grape Collars and
Cuffs.
Hosiery sold by the single pIr ut Importers
prices.
Zephyr Wors:cls, best quality, only Zoe r OF.
Ladies' Morocco Belts, only 35c. =
Wors,cd Sontags and Shawls ut less than fac
tory prices.
Lsdics' Scurfs. only doe; DO. Mt SIC, worth 81;
do. ut -, worth 81 So all shades; new good..
Travelling Bags, only 81
Germantown Wool, best quality, l2!c p Oh.
Corset Stays, s. per pair.
Bustlcs, only zoe.
Fine Penknivcs, only 81.
gn;s- Call early and make your secctinns from
the largest and cheapest stock ever offered IN
this State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-30
1910 CHRISTMAS 1919
lOl AHOLIDAYS.lO|A
A FIVE DISPLAY OF FANCY GRO.
CERIES. FRENCH. MEDITEkA-
MEAN AND WEST INDIE
FRUITS, NUTS, &c.

LAYER RAISINS, whole, half and quarter
hor"s; Loose Muscatels, Sultana, Secdlcss' Va
IT, ia Raisins; very cheap.
I DRUM FIGS, Layer do, Basket TO-, choice
Figs in small boxes for children, CurrantS,
Dates Turkish Prunes, Cranbcrrics, &c.
Z: EXTRA CANDIED ENGLISH CITRON,
Lemon, Peel, Jellies assorted, Canned Fruits
and Strained Honey.
Dressing CoSs' Gelatinc' and Dessicatcd CO.
c"anut.
LEA s. PERKINS, SAUCE, French Mus
tards, English Catsups, Chow Chow, Gcrkns,
Picalilli, Walnuts, On ons, sc. ....
EDAM and SAPsAGo CHEESE.
b. ATMoRE'S MINCE MEAT, Peach Butter,
D:.cd Cherries and Peaches
|, PEEK. FREAN g. cos. LONDON BIS
CUTS, Osborne Scotch do, Albert d. also
American Crackers in great variety.
SOFT SHELL ALMONDS, English Wal
nuts, .Filberts, Pccans, Palm Nuts, &c.
|, CHAMPAGNE CIDER and Cu-runt and
Cataw ba Wines. ........ .4
FINE .SHERRIES, rMadeiras, Port and
Claret Wines.
PURE JAMAICA RUM.
= Cao lila Scotch Whiskey.
a.-' - Double Grape Holland Gin.
I" Pelevoisin French Brandy.
ATeignettc ';
BAKERS PURE RYE. ten years old.
SILVER BROUK RYE. 1865, very choice.
VERY FINE. PEACH AND APPLE
BRANDY.
|" SCOTCH and ENGLISH ALES and 1IIB.
BERT BROWN STOUT
FINE HAVANA CIGARS and SMOKING
and CHE WING TOBACCO.
DO not fail to call, as we are Diet rmined to
sell otf,very cheap.
George McBurney { Son,
1876 GI7O KINGST.
dec GIN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-30

THE Town Clock The workmeu engaged
in putting the Town Clock in the New Market
House Steeple, have 80 far progressed, that
the clock is now running, but it will take
several days to adjust the striking machinery.
The whole will be completed by the eud OF the
wear, and strike the hour Of Ooe New I ear $
morning. thus reminding our citizens OF the
debt of gratitude they owe to the gentleman
whose muufcence has nlaced 10 our possession
this magnificent New Years present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-30
GOOD THINGS.

OOOD Il 11IA\oOs
IMPERIAL CABINET RAISINS.
LOOSE MUSCATEL DO.
YALENTIA DO.
LAYER DO.
tWhole, halfand quarter boxes.)
PRIME NEW CITRON,
CONARONI DO.
LEMON PEEL,
NEW CURRANTS,
MALAGA GRAPES,
MESSiNA LEMONS,
NEW FIGS,
TAMARINDS,
PRUNES,
ENGLISH WALNUTs,
PEcANsi DATES
OLIVES AND CAPERS,
van FEESCH PEAS,
INDIA CHATNY,
ENGLISH PICKLES,
INDIA PICKLES,
BRANDY PEACHES,
BRANDY CHERRIES,
PRESERVED GINGER
CON'S GELATlNE,
CRANBERRIES,
POTTED HAM,
CALVES FOOT JELLY,
RED CURRANT JELLY,
GUAFA JELLY.
CURRY POWDER,
ANCHOVY PASTE,
PINEAPPLE CHEESE.
ENGLISH DAIRY CHEESE,
SAPSAGO CHEESE,
CHEDDAR CHEESE,
EDAM CHEESE,
PEEK, FREAN & cos. BISCUITS,
ALBERT BISCUITS,
GEO. r. HILLS BISCUITS
BOSTON BISCUITS,
SALAD CREAM,
CANNED TOMATOES,
CANNED CORN,
CANNED PEACHES,
CANNED PINEAPPLE,
CANNED LOBSTERS, SC,
Besides the choice stock of
a- FINE FAMILY GROCERIES
Always to be found at
II Il nj S A US,
5. +. CORNER KING s. ST. ASAPH SITS.
nov 29--tJl
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. CHARLES w. GREEN,
rs KING STREET.
dec l2-co5t

q j. REED,
y. No. "A south Fairfax street,
Calls the attention of housekeepers to the fac
that he is daily receiving large supplies of
CHOICE POULTRY of ufl kinds, and FRESH
BUTTER. He also keeps constantly on hand
all kinds of FRESH MEATS, Spare Ribs, Chine
Pieces, Pigs Feet, Hogs Heads and Pure Sau-
sage and Mince Meat. Is now curing large
quantity of FAMILY BACON. Pure LEAF
LARD, put up in small packages expressly for
family u.e He also has on hand choice FA NJ
lily GROCERIES and PROVISIONS. Pure
Crab Apple Cider, Cider Vinegar, Raisins, Cur
rants Citron, Lemon Peel, &C. Please give
him y csll dec 9-tJl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-30
ITO THE LOVERS OF THE FINE ARTS
The largest and most elegant and best select
~ FINE CHROMOs "-."

AND
ENGLISH ENGRAVINGS
ever offered in this city-selected with great care.
4 choice selection of PICTURE FRAMES
in stock and made to order.
New and beautiful WALL PAPERS, WIN
DOW SHADES, CORNJCES, CURTAINS,
&c, at j. +. Ola hhEH,
nov rs No l58 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-30

POLICE REPORT Three white men, arrest
ed Oh the charge Of vagraucy we're taken be
fore the Mayor yesterday, and sentenced to the
Work House and chain gang, but on the pay.
meut OF the imposed tue, one Of them was re
leased to-day. :.
A colored boy from Washington, for disor,
derly conduct, was tetore the Mayor this morn
ing, but as the charge was not sustained he
was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-30

New PASTOR OF ST. MARYs CHURCH.
Rev. Denis Okane, late of St. 1guatius
Church, Baltimore, has, it is understood, been
appointed pastor of St Mary's Church in this
city. the increasing age, aud failing strength,
and the accommodating duties Of the position, re-
curing that Father krocs should be relieved
Rcv Peter kroes is one Of, if not the oldest
officiating priest in the country, aud many will
regret that the change in the pastorship of St.
Mary should be necessary. During his So
iourn in our city he has made many friends
outside Of his congregation, and all will be
pleased to learn that though no longer pastor
he will remain in this city aud still perform
such clerical duties as his strength wilt permit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-30

SEVERELY BURNED. Lizzie, a little daugh-
ter of Mr.. George W. Jones, one of the city
police, was severely burned this morning about
10 o'clock. She was iu room 10 her father $
house, by herself sitting by a stove, when a
spark flew into her hair, setting it on tire, and
in her alarm she ran increasing the flame,
which, before it was extiugulshed, burnt all
the hair off one side OF her head and her ear
aud cheak very severely, though DOT Danger
uusy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-30

THE RIVER As far, up aud down as heard
from, the river presents an unbrokeu surface of
ice and snow, the ice averaging from Ito IS in
ches in thickness aud in the channe' is as clear as
crystal. Hundreds of persons were out on it yes.
terday and TO day aud numbers crossed and
re crossed from shore to shore, Although the
weather to-day has been somewhat mlder,
no prcciptable i'm preston has been made on
the ice aud there is no telling, unless decided
change takes place, when the -" break up,
will occur. 1t is to be hoped, however, that 1t
will be Soou
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-30

.gsss- Call early and make your selections from
the largcs, and cheapest stock ever offered in
this State.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-04-20

A RAILROAD PRAYER,-The Rev.
Mr.. Cudworlh, Chaplain of the
Massachusetts House of Represen
tatives, got rid of tho following
prayer the other day, just before
some railroad bill was taken up
The subject seems to have been in
spiration
All thy work praise Thee Archi-
tect Divine, in all places of thy Do
minion. We rejoice before Thee to-
day, that also fire and water pro-
duce antagonism, from that antag-
onism we derive power and progress
most promotive to human welfare !:
and we pray, amid the fire and
water ofopposing convictions touch
lag a great common interest under
consideration, that the throttle
valve Of circumstances may start a
a power among us which will force
the driving-wheel of opportunity
along the broad highway of human
good, until that great Democratic
terminus is reached-the greatest
good of the greatest number. Amen.
Times.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-04-20

THE KENTUCKY GIANT OUTDoNE
There lives on White Oak Creek
Titus County, about half way be-
tween this place and Mt. Pleasant,
II men by the name of Thurston,
who is forty-eight years old, weighs
two hundred and thirty pounds,
and is seven feet seven inches and
II half in height! Mr.. Thurston
was II soldier in Prices army, hav-
ing enlisted in Missouri. At the
close of the war, he settled in Tex
as. He claims that he is taller
than was Porter, tho Kentucky
Giant, although the latter claimed
to be seven feet eight inches high.
Thurston denies his actually: coming
up to those figures. Thurston
claims to be the tallest man in the
United States.-PdriS Press.
We knew Mr.. Thurston during
the war. He was member of
Marmaduke's Brigade. Reading the
above called our mind to an incl
dent that occurred on the battle
field. The Brigade was in line OF
battle, awaiting orders to advance
on tho enemy, when the Brigade
commander, discovered Thurston's
head so far above the line, he order
ed "that man to get down off that
stump. - CIetmne Chronicle.