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The New York herald., 1873-12-22
BRITISHERS LOWERING ROUND
CUBA.

Yesterday afternoon HERALD reporter made
his way up town TO the residence OF Mr.. Archibald.
the British Consul General, at West Thirty-ffth
street. to see II that gentleman could give any In
formation respecting the orders lately given by the
Lords OF the Admiralty for British war vessels to
concentrate near the Island OF Cuba. Mr.. Archi-
bald was found in the act OF sitting down at the
head OF his dinner table; but with great sefsacri-
fee he left the teeming board and invited the re-
porter into his library. and kindly consented to be
'Interviewed." The following is the conversation
which took place.
REPoRrER-I suppose you have seen by the
HERALD to-day, Mr.. Archibald, that it looks ~ II
Great Britain were going to take some action, in
dependently Of the United States on behalf of her
citizens who were massacred at Santiago de Cuba
by the Spaniards on the occasion Of the capture OF
Mr.. AHcHlBALD-No; have not seen the HERALD
to-day, and, therefore, can't tell TO what you
The reporter produced q HERALD ad fnstanten,
and rapidly read to Mr.. Archibald the illusions as
TO the rendezvous OF the British West India neet
on the "Ever Faithful Isle"
Mr.. Archibald listened with courtesy, and then
said
STATEMENT OF THE BRITISH CONSUL GENERAL.
ssThis order to rendezvous on Cuba is probably
the echo Of instructions recently given to our
men-of.war to be near that island in case OF new
Developments; or, In other words, IN case their
services should be required.n
REPoRTER-Do you know whether the English
government Is about to demand OF Spain sattsrac-
tion for its butchered subjects at Santiago?
Mr.. ARCHIBALD (smiling, with 8 diplomatic
nOd)-Well, all that kind Of information must be
obtained by your paper ss Washington. Am mot
able to give It,
RErORTER-Do you think this naval movement
looks like decided action on the part OF your gov
ernmentS
Mr.. ARCHIBALD-Well, really cannot tell you
you will observe the despatch is dated Key West,
which you must admit is great place for manu-
featuring news really cannot give you any on
cial information on the subject.
RBPoRTER-Do you know Captain Gore Jones.
naval attache Of the British Legation at Washing
ton, who, l believe, is in this city at this mo-
ment. and could he give me any information on
this subject2
dinner with u.s. but i am pretty certain cannot
give you what you newspaper men call ''ponts."
The reporter thereupon apologized to Mr.. Archi-
the trouble he had given to Mr.. Archibald, not to
attempt to bother the family circle any more, by
asking that Captain Gore Jones allow himself to
be Interviewed.
The New York herald., 1873-12-22
ADMIRAL SCOTS REPORT.

Names OF Americans ON Board the Vir-
ginius-Captafn Fry's Defence-Posi-
tion of the ship when Captured.
WASHINGTON Dec. 81 1873.
Rear Admiral Scott has sent to the Secretary OF
the Navy large mass Of documents connected
with the capture OF the virginius, and the execu-
ti0ns which followed it. These include the list OF
103 who were In the prison at Santiago de
Cuba 13 OF whom were shot. Among the
survivors appear the names Of Manuel
Morases, of Philadelphia; Philip Meitzler, ofCharles
ton, S. c.; Samuel Gray, OF Harrisburg; Pa. !;
Alfred Parker, location not given. These are all
the Americans among the number given. Those
who were executed, in addition to the Is above
mentioned, were in jail only few hours, with the
exception Of Captain Fry, who was not taken to
that place.
According to the 0ficial report concerning the
mode Of trial by the martial court Captain Fry de-
clined to answer all the questions put to him, pro-
testing that by the laws OF nations he and his crew
had committed no offence that justified his or their
Imprisonment or trial pirates, claiming to be in
command OF an American merchant vessel fur
nished with all properly certified papers, which he
had delivered to the boarding oicer Of the captur
ing vessel.
J. N. Rowe, OF R0ckland, Me-, depOsed at Kings
ton, Jamaica, that from his knowledge Of naviga-
ton the virginius, when captured, could not have
been less than 70 miles from the coast OF CuDa.
The New York herald., 1873-12-22
BEFORE THE SURRENDER.

The Prisoners mt Santiago Afraid for
Their Lives-Burrtel, the Butcher,
Feted-The Seizure OF the Virginius
Without Examination.
KEY WEST, Dec. 81, 1873.
Advices from Santiago dc Cuba up to December
14-that is previous to the surrender-represcnt
that General Burrlel was received on his return
with much enthusiasm. The press and public
endorsed him and are defiant and imperrinent.
The HERALD correspondent had another inter-
view with the prisoners at the hospital. The prls
oners were retcent and afraid for their lives.
Philip Metzler stated in whispers that the seizure
OF the virginius was made under circumstances or
gross indfgnity to the United States nag; no pa
pers were examined. There was no formality
whatever.
The New York herald., 1873-12-22
The Mills To BE Running Full Time
I'm = Few Dsys-Thc Repeal or ModiG-
cation OF sho Bankrupt Act VIII Not
Affect the Trust Deed.

PROVIDENCE, II. l., Dec. 2l. 1873.
z. chaiee, trustee under the Sprague mortgage,
announces that he is prepared to issue to the
creditors Of the A. W. sprague Manufacturing
Company and OF A. q W. Sprague the notes Sc.
cured by the deed OF mortgage bearing date No
vember l. 1878, in exchange for the obligations OF
the corporation and OF A. 4 w. Sprague. re ex-
poets tnat the print works anu all the mills VIII
In the course OF q few days be running full time.
The trustee wishes the creditors to understand
that the repeal or the modification Of the Rank
rupt act win not alter or IN any way anect the
purposes OF the A. w. Sprague Manufacturing
Company or OF A. w. Spraguc to pay their credi.
tors IN accordance with the terms OF their trust
deed, and they propose TO stand upon that nstru-
ment which devotes all their property to the euual
benent OF their creditors.
The New York herald., 1873-12-22
a4SraId Special Report from
Madrid.
%pauish Demand for the Restora-
ton Of the Vessel.
delight Of the Dons Over Secretary Fish's
Denial Of Her Nationality.
iclinister SiCkles Insists That His Resigna lion
Shall bo Accepted in Washington.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

T. The following special despatch to the
mEnA1D has been received from Madrid, by
PARIS, Dec. 21, 1873
A HERALD special telegram in cipher, from
Madrid announces that Spain demands the
restoration of the Virginius, and that there is
lcreat exultation in the Spanish capital in con-
sequence of Secretary Fishs admission that
l1he Virpinius is not an American vessel.
The Spanish demand was delivered to the
.lAmerican Minister on Friday, 10Th inst.
MINISTER sIcKLEs' RESIGNATION.
Minister Sickles has telegraphed to Wash
jngton insisting upon the acceptance of his re-
gipnation.
The New York herald., 1873-12-22
SLAVERY IN CUBA.
Special Herald Report from
Havana.
INTERVIEW WITH COLONEL zuLUEIa
The slavtOwHts Preparing for Emansipa-
Lion BY a Gradual Process.
rfuesss 10 INC NV YeM MnLr.

a.ss@ $3.50 - f@t 49, -" =
HAv.SA, Dec. ~.
Via KSY WEsT. Dec. "a, 1873
In an interview had with Sehor Znlueta,
President of the Casino Espahol, aud one Of
the largest slayeowners ON the island. your
correspondent learned that the disposition Of
the majority Of the shareholders are in favor
Of the abolition Of slavery after a gradual
plan.
90 SLOWLY
lie says that they recognize the necessity Of
abolition, and propose plan for its gradual
accomplishment. 80 that no sudden shock or
disturbance may occur % the interests in
volved.
Dovnd TO CIRCUMSTANCES.
Senior Zulueta owns 2, 500 slaves. and Is pre-
pared to accept the issue at the hands Of the
government at Madrid, believing that II Is
only question Of time when complete eman-
cipation must occur in difference 10 the
opinion Of the civilized world
WHAT PRoLoSGs THE RESURRECTION.
He thinks the insurreetiun would have been
long since crushed If il had not been for the
venality Of the contractors aud others in the
conduct Of public affairs.
THE LAw-ABIDIsa VOLUNTEERS.
While there are some unruly spirits among
the volunteers he believes the majority are
orderly and law abiding He holds that they
showed this trait of character in the quietude
Of their demeanor on the surrender of the
Virginius.
The New York herald., 1873-12-22
SPAIN.
Preparation for the Government Assault on
Cartagena-The Insurgent Force
remoralized.
TsLEGs m TO TIE NEW yoRK HERALD.

LONDON, Dec. 22 1873
The correspondent OF the Standard, near Carta.
gena, telegraphs that three men were killed by the
recent magazine explosion.
The besiegers received reinforcement OF 1,5Oo
men on Friday, and 1000 more are expected to
arrive before the assault, which will probably be
made this week.
The insurgents are demoralzed and desertions
are frequent
Contreras has arrested Barcia for advising sub
mission.
The New York herald., 1873-12-22
SPANS DEMAND DIsCREDITED.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2t. 1878.
The report from Madrid that the Spanish gov
ernment has decided to make demand upon the
United States for the return OF the virginius and
passengers and crew is not credited here. for the
reason that they were delivered to the United
States by virtue OF the protocol between the two
countries subject to judicial proceedings.
The New York herald., 1873-12-22
WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT, !
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22-1 A. NJ.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22-1 A. NJ.
Probabilities.
FOR NEW ENGLAND AND THE MIDDLE ATLANTIC
STATES, SENERALLY CLEAR WEATHER WITH con-
TINuED Low rExPERATUkE Will PREVAIL Dccss..asSS Dccss.sS
THE DAY, FOLLOWED BY INCREASING cLoupNEss
AND RISING TEMPERATURE IN THE MIDDLE ATLANTIC
STATES.
For the lake region increasing cloudiness, with
areas OF snow, the winds In these districts gradu-
ally backing to southerly with increasing force and
less pressure.
For the South Atlantic States north OF Florida
continued cool and generally clear weather, with
northerly TO easteriy winds.
For the Gulf states, and thence nOrthward over
tennessee, fresh and occasionally brisk easterly 10
southeasterly winds, rising temperature and rain,
especially on the Gulf coast
For the Ohio Valley less pressure, slight rise OF
temperature, noitheasterly to southeasterly winds
and partly cloudy weather during Monday, fol.
lowed by threatening weather by Monday night
For the Northwest partly cloudy weather with
rising temperature and areas of snow In the
northern portion OF this district.
For the canal regions or New York, Pennsyl-
vania and Ohio the temperature will remain below
freezing during Monday.
The Weather I'm This City Yesterday.
The following record viii show the changes in the
temperature ior the past twenty -four hours in
comparison with the corresponding day or last
year. as indicated by the thermometer at Hudnur's
Pharmacy, HERALD Bullding:--
The New York herald., 1873-12-22
THE PRESIDENT AT ST. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS.

Of LOUIS, DEC. II, 1915.
President Grant met number OF old frends At
an informal dinner at the house OF General Harvey
tonight after which, accompanied by his SON ana
several other gentlemen who came with him, he left
for WashjpgtOns
The New York herald., 1873-12-22

and again by forfeiture to the Upited States
for debt,-her character as an American vessel
cannot be disputed, while the legitimate sale
to citizen of the United States establishes her
right to an American register, and her pur-
chaser is responsible. under our own munich
pal regulations, to the acts and penalties pre-
scribed, which regulations the United States
declines to permit foreign government to
traverse in support Of any dereliction of duty
on the part of either her officials or citizens.
The New York herald., 1873-12-22
THE NEWARK LIBEL SUITS.

The jury In the case OF Judge Guild for libelling
city officia, disagreed after long consideration
OF its merits and were discharged until wednes-
day. The Judges friends are jubllant
The New York herald., 1873-12-22

A.-Espenscheid's New Annual-A Bril-
liant holiday HAT gentle just issued by ESPEN
SCHEID. Manufacturer. lib Nassau street.
The New York herald., 1873-12-22
DENMARK.
TELEGRAM 10 The NEW Yrax HERALD.
Virginius.

CoPBSHAGES, Dec. q, 1878.
The gasmen have struck work and the city 10.
night is in darkness.
The New York herald., 1873-12-22

A.-aSauDders," No. Astor House, Sells
finest CUTLERY, PoCKETBoOKs. CIGAR CASES,
TOILET ARTICLES, &c, at prices TO suit the times
Elegant Scissors Razors and fine Pocket and
Com mbinaton Knives specially. Dressing Cases and
Club skates
The New York herald., 1873-12-22

A.-Welcomc the Virgtnius and Buy
your FURs for lady friends and HATS the gentlemen
at kNOx'S These are appropriate gifts for the hoi-
days; both useful and ornamental. KNOWS stores are
At No 2l2 Broadway In the Prescott House and Fifth
Avenue Hotel
The New York herald., 1873-12-22

Ask for GOodalfs-The Finest Imported
and cheapest Domestic PLAYING CARDS Beautiful new
patterns Sold everywhere. .-.r~as
The New York herald., 1873-12-22

.A.-A.-I0,6O0 Pairs se1f-Acting Over
shoes put on and OF without using the hands, at
DBOOkS l,IB Broadway, corner Twenty ninth street.
The New York herald., 1873-12-22
KAISER WILHELM.
Herald Special Report from
Berlin.
The Emperor Stricken with a Slight
Attack of ApOplexy.
Universal Anxiety, but Conceal
ment at Court.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

The following special despatch TO tho
HERALD has been received from our CORE
spondent in the Prussian capital
BERLIN, Dec 81, 1878.
The Emperor Of Germany has had slight
attack of apoplexy.
Much anxiety prevails with respect to the
probable result Of his illness, and efforts are
being made to conceal his condition.
The New York herald., 1873-12-22

A.-Cleaning and Dyeing for the Holf.
days--Laces Feathers, Gloves and Silks, for SPOTS
specisy0 either of LORDS Offices $50 and 93l Broadway
or at Ill Eighth avenue.
The New York herald., 1873-12-22
HOLIDAYS.
NO. . WARREN STREET
NEW YORK.

A.-A.-1O,OOO Pairs Self.Acting Over.
shoes put and OF without using the hands ian inds
pensable artcle), tor New Year calls at BROOKS 9s
Broadway corner Twenty ninth street.
The New York herald., 1873-12-22

A.-A.-slippers. slippers, Boots and
Shoes for the holidays at BROOKS, 1l96 Broadway
corner Twenty ninth street.
The New York herald., 1873-12-22

Health.
LONDON, Dec. 22-6 A. NJ
special despatch to the Daily Telegraph
states that the Emperor William bad slight
attack of apoplexy yesterday, which causes
uneasiness at Berlin.
The New York herald., 1873-12-22

Patess T0ies Gras It's. Henry, Strna-
bourg). FRENCH CONSERvES ENGLISH CHEESE. Ac..
&c. lust received, tor sale bv HENRY D. FEITEK, No
Broadway New fork
The New York herald., 1873-12-22
CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC
BooKS
rME
HOLIDAYS.
AT
No. awAEREN STREET
NEW YORK
A.-A.-IO,O0O Pairs self-Acting Over
ass at
Broadway, corner Twenty ninth street. -
A.-Cleaning and Dyeing for the Holi-
resther ~ Sovss ans @ silks fog spots
or atlll Eighth avenue.
your FuRs for lady friends and HATS for the gentlemen
g. OK THESE ana are apprOpa ss for the ho
a. No 2l2 Broadway. In the Prescott House and Fifth
Ask for GoodaIrs-The Finest Imported
and cheapest Domestic PLAYING CARDS beautiful new
patterns. Sold everywhere. ,s-ar~---ss- .
A.-A.-10, boo Pairs seir-Actins over.
% Fsps ti hhnaa s1ss at
A.-A.-slippers. slippers, Boots ana
Shoes for the holidays at BROOKS, 1,l96 Broadway,
corner Twenty ninth street.
A.-Wiliiam Knabe d Co.'s Grand
SQUARE and gpright PIANOS These instruments have
n saDed s an M
fiss avenHs A'' ''''s %iLffSM SSAsS s2a CO. o.
A.-Hernia.-Thc United states Govern
rAs1 @ Bosdway 70 sappdy dy ni her TRUSS as needed
Ask for rIme. Portcr's Cough Balsam.-
LIS virtues have been tested by thousands for many
lungs diseases only TOR which IL designed &c. &C., 75c
An Extra Selected Assortment of Wines,
LIQUORS, &C. JOHN ,. STAFF. 1I5 Chambers street.
Bakers Chocolatc.-Ir You Wish the
best VANILLA CHOCOLATE get BAKERS.
Bakers Choeolatc.-A Good Cup OF CO.
Is easily had y will insist furnish
ing W. BAhER CO.'S BREAKFAST COCOA
Bachelors Hair Dye Is Splendid
applied AZ Wig Factory 0s BOND saa M
should nnd IN every household Of these cheerful
servants, u
WHEELER A WILSON
SEWING MACHINE.
Nos sss and lin greaawsy New York; aos Fulton
street. Brooklyn No. ) Newark avenue Jersey City,
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Eye Glasses and Spectaclea.
70 strengthen and improve the sights OPERA Field and
Marine Glasses, OF extraordinary power.
SERMONS. optician. 6s7 Broadway.
Extra Dry Cabinet
, Morr ss!ssHAsDoS
AcKER, MERRALL CoyDIrs,
Chambers street ard
forty-second street and Broadway
Fancy Groceries, Table Luxurics. ENG
very close figures. H. u. KIRK A 90, SO Fulton street.
-----------
Holiday Books.
The largest cheapest and best collection OF Holiday
Books in the city at HENRY MILbERs, Bookseller. |
Bookbinder and Importer oi Fine Illustrated and Stand
ard Books 80 Nassau street. New York, between John
and Fulton streets
Pates fcoies Gras It's. Henry. Strna- |
bourg). FRENCH CONsERvES, ENGILsH CHEESE. Ac., |
4c lust received tor sale by HENRY u. FEITEk, w.
Broadways New FORK.
The New York herald., 1873-12-22

Holiday hooks.
The largest cheapest and best collection OF Holiday
Books in the city at HENRY MILbERst Bookseller.
Bookbnder and Importer OF Fine Illustrated and stand
ard Books 50 Nassau street. New York, between John
and Fulton streets.
The New York herald., 1873-12-22

&10 TO siOO IN WALL STREET OFTEN LEADs NJ
yALKNffNE, TUaBkiDGE ECO.
baaksrs and BroksrA No. Walkaieet
The New York herald., 1873-12-22
HOLIDAY Rooys,

Fancy Groceries, Table Luxurics. ENG
LTsH PICKLES and SAUCES, CANNED GOODS, &c, at
very close figures. n. D. KIRK co. 69 Fulton street,
The New York herald., 1873-12-22
Tne we.ther in This Cttx Yestera.x.
THE spRAaUE DIFFICULTY.

agt ttmpufatufe TOT corresponding date
The New York herald., 1873-12-22

A.-William Knabe d Co.'s Grand
square and upright PIAN0S.-These instruments have
been before the public for forty years and upon their
ceence alone attained unpurchased pre-eminence
which pronounces them nnequaled for their tone touch
workmanship and durability New York house, No. liz
Fifth WILLIAM KNABE 4 co,
New York and Baltimore.
The New York herald., 1873-12-22

DOLE ON WHIST NEW YpITIoS
l. The new standard book ON Whist Playing Price 81
g. W. CARLETON A Co. Publishers New Yorx-
rHE MODEL LETTER.-THE ART or CORRE.
spondence, as taught BY professor Of English usra.
mailed receipt OF ~ cents. Address WILLlAM
cox 1853 Madison street. Brooklyn, N. Y.
SWHERE TO WfNTER'-EAsT, WEST, NORTH or
South-for health and comfort TIRE SCfkkcR
to Get Well and Keep Wc7i 'fius,ratons o. the Hu-
man Body, in parm.' "tcenan, the Puglst;n "Dc Wa
Murder Our Daughters y 'Ccrsets;' 'oyer study =
ing q couo@ "s 81 q sg
Country 6irs;r How TO Preserve Ones Conn
pc:; only Sa year AddSeS g. 3 8 3 = WELLS. Fs. ~
Broadway, New YORK. THE SCIENCE or health =
Magazine now published II teaches how 70 live ak.
niily.
&10 TO slU IN WALL STREET oFrES LEADs ~
VlV fortune. IhIrtytwo page pamphlet tree
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-01-24

Two of our village schools close this
week. the intermediate, taught by Miss
Gould Of Dover, VT, and the primary, by
Miss Starkweather of Keene.
Rev. NJ. NJ. Harris's closing lecture to
young men, last week, was admirable.
This week we are to have the first of the
lectures on woman, the title of which is
requisites"
Rev. II. Dorr is to lecture next Sunday
evening on the Business Aspects of Reli-
gion." His lecture last Sunday evening,
on New Doctrine" was a pleasant sur
prise to a share at least of his auditory, as
his subject had suggested something differ
ent and all present were gratified and
agreeaby entertained by it.
Miss Althea Stearns has been re elected
Librarian of "Hinsdale Library Assoca-
tion."
Mr.. & Mrs. C. L. Fay. Mr.. & Mrs. II. La
than, and Mr.. Il Mrs. C. L. Farr have
been made general committee to conduct
arrangements for the Festival to come off
here the 9Th of February. Mrs. C. L. Fay,
Mrs. Ada Perham, Mr.. w. Holton and
Mrs. ii. Il. swan are to get up paper for
that occasion, which is expected to contain
much matter of local interest.
The ice freshet last Saturday stopped
for the time being good share of the man
ufacturing and mechanical business of our
village. The huge masses of ice in some
localities here, suggest earnest prayer for
"dog days; = yet, in the course of the week,
it is expected that bu sness will move on
| as usual
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-01-24

e. G. Starr, druggist and dealer in
boots and shoes, talks of adding a small
stock of dry goods 10 bis present business.
-Brading palmleaf hats seems to be
quite business for the ladies and children
in this community and also, by the way,
there seems to be some spry braiders too
We give the following as a specimen /:
Miss Minnie Donnahue has several times,
recently, braided one ba leaf hat, boys
size, in fifteen minutes.
The Jacksonville Farmers and Me-
chanics' Club will hold its next meeting in
Village Hall on Friday evening, the 3lst
inst 1t is desirable that there he full at
tendance of the members to participate in
the discussion of the evening, which re-
lates to the care and treatment of farm
stock. This club has recently received
seven volumes of Agricultural Reports
from the Department OF Agriculture at
Washington, ID. G.
On Tuesday, the 2lst inst, party of
about 80 couples went from this place to
Wilmington for sleigh ride, where they
took dinner, and returned about night and
had dance at T. A. Hicks in the evening.
On Friday night, the 18th inst, the
eastern mail failed to reach US, we hear il
said for the first time since the flood of Oct,
1869. Mr.. Toby, the mail carrier, has man
ifested a prLiseworthy and persistent reso-
luton to make his daily trips, often sur
mounting difficulties that would have
seemed utterly impossible to persons of
less energy and perseverance. On the
aforesaid Friday, the second day of the re-
cent thaw, when on his return to this place.
instead of going over Halifax hill, he at
tempted to make the trip by going from
Green River around through Reeds Hol-
low 10 West Halifax. In the evening he
had reached the Hollow, and came to a
place where the water flowed in con-
siderable depth across the road, where he
had the misfortune to get his horses into
the water, which was high in consequence
of the thaw, and before they could be got
out one of the horses was drowned. The
horse lost was said to he worth about 500.
Next morning, his passengers, three in
number, came through on foot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-01-24
NJ RS. ID. II. BABCoCK.

About forty Of the relatives OF John
Stebbins Esq, by previous arrangement,
met at his residence in the bow of the river,
to give him surprise on his birth day,
Jan. Is, 1873. After relics of the past were
exhibited, among them the wedd ny suit
of fifty years since, in g Oh condition, and
a fac-simile of the old English Stebbins
coat of arms, painted by the wife of Prof
j. S. Lee of Canton, N. Y, very neatly ex-
ecuted, Miss Alma Stebbins played the
melodeon, and the house rang with "Old
Hundred and tunes long since in vogue |;
after which Miss Agnes s. Stebbins gave a
rehearsal to the entertainment OF all. Miss
Hattie T.. Wood, the elocutionist, read
with great acceptance, "The Sleeping Sem
tinel," 1.-THE Wolves" by Trow bridge, and
also an eulogistic eifusion by A. II. Wash
burn Esq. l.. Brown Esq, made some ex-
cellent remarks, and was followed by SUM-
ner Titus, II. s. Wood, and by the oldest
man in town, Eli Lee Esq, brother-in- Law
to our host, with interesting retrospection.
In response Mr.. Stebbns expressed much
pleasure in this social intercourse and
thanks for presents received. While gath
cred around table bountifully spread,
Rev. N. G. Hodgdon invoked the Divine
blessing and returned thanks for kind
watchful care in times past. All went to
their homes with kind feeling, and will be
happier for the renewed resolution to be
ready and waiting for happy reunion in
Heaven.
Addison Brooks, noted fox hunter,
observing some partridges making depre-
dations on the buds of his young apple