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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-09-08


and ere long we feel it to he really morn
ing-but hOw.we cannot quite understand,
for there has been no light, no loss of the
sun for Il moment. 1t is altogether queer
sensation, and an experience worth hay
ing. We found that, wholly disregar,lng
the sun, the hens all went to roOst in Nor
way Just about seven o'clock +. NJ. all
though June, though the sun was five hours
high, and the world was las light as a
cork and the people followed their ex-
ample. They have no curtains to their
windows | suppose such a thing rs a bur
glar, or even u vulgar intruder. is I'M
known among those Norway hills and
vales), odd enough it seemed to us, riding
by at nine o'clock F. NJ. to see through
the windows, the people all abcd and fast
asieep-and the sun shining brightly more
than two hours before his time to set
Letter to the Hartford Times
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-09-08
HAS ENTIRELY CURED Me.


BOSTON, UctODer. 10
Mr.. STEvENs.
Dear Sir-My daughter after having q severe attack
whooplux cough, left feeble state of health
Being advised friend she tried the NEGETISE. and
few bottles fully restored to health
have been a great sufferer from rheumatism
several bottles of the VEoETISE for this
complaint. and happy TO has entirely cured
me have recommended the VEGETISE t. others
nth the good results. 1t great cleanser All u
purifier the blood: II pleasant to take and can
Cheerfully recommend II.
JANIS MORSE 3si Athens Street
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-09-08
NOW OPEN

NOW OPEN,
FOR THE PATRONAGE OF THE PUBLIC.
the best assortment of
TOP AND OPEN BUGGIES
tbet cannot he excelled by any built the state for
CESS and S275 Open wagons from $l25 to $l'o Will
CON CORD S PR l \ G 5,
CONCORD STILL RUNNING AXLEs,
and genuine
STEEL TIRE.
The above named work is of
MY OWN MANUFACTURE,
and I will challenge any CARRIAGE MAhtIs III Tue
State TO produce work that will wear longer Buy Tue
''' r -, . f. C.. GILLIAN.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-09-08

TIE MIDNIGHT Sun IN NORWAY
THE long day dawnS.' But the sun.
away in the northwest, is still shining
brightly. 1t is eleven o'clock by our
Geneva watch. Is the sun really going TO
sit up all night? He seems more than an
hour high. He pour> n universal food Of
what seems to be light without heat-or
| ut least but little heat-a genial warmth,
like that of a milwintcr sun ut home,
| shining through :: south window on n dav
when the mercury out of doors stand, at
zero ut noon. Everything is bright, how
| ever: like 4 home landscape in Connecticut
on some waning but clear October after
noon, an honr before sunset. The light
of day Eliminates the ragged cliffs of the
wild North cape and the deSolate shores
of the Arctic ocean. Everything is still.
save the solemn pla>h of the waves. far
below, upon the rocks. The sun swings
still farther into the north, and sinks n lit
tie lower The time is II 40 We wait to
see the king of day shining serene.v at
midnight; and we have not long to wait.
Slowly he dips down towards the ocean
waves, now due north, as if he We're sink
ing into the ocean. on the eastern shore of
remote, invisible. and unvisited Spitzber-
gen. But the hour of twelve is here.
and the sun does not set. His entire disk
rests broadly over the northern sea As we
sometimes see it at home a few minutes
before it touches the horizon at sunset.
We find he has still Il good deal of heat
enough to burn n hole in our dresses with
the aid of 4 sun glass. That is the proper
thing to do, for all ladies who 90 to North
cape. An hour later and the sun has very
preceptiblv risen again. He has " set into
sunrise, 'andhe now swings slowly upward
rs if rising out of Il point east of north
and northeast. There is 4 fresh breath
of air
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-09-08

VEGETISE act directly upon the causes Of thesec ON
plants and Strengthens the whole sys
upon the seCretlve allayS 1nnamma
and liberation constipation
aud regulates the bowels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24
AbOut Alexandria. &c.
| Correspondence of the Alexandria Gaze

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette. |
Nl1TCHELL's STATION, Va, Feb. %, lS75.-
Sitting indoors aud meditating on things past
aud things present, l cannot but excaim fsom
the depths of my soul, Oh, carry me back to
those 22ds of Februaries when big ships used
to be built and launched in old Alexandria, and
when big Ipjins used to ride the highly capar-
isoncd and high mea,led steeds 10 the grand
iremen's parade through her streets, and
when water was not thrown by proxy (steam),
and when old Tom Stafford with ono or two
assistants ouly, could preserve tho peace and
dignity of the town even Oh such joyous occa.
sous, and when everybody knew everybody
else and rascality was at heavy discount, and
Integrity knowu and appreciated. say, L feel
thus much and infinitely more on this bright
and glorious anniversary of Washington s
birthday, and deeply regret the inability of
your very efficient fire department to celebrate
the day 10 an appropriate and becoming man
ner. watched the proceedings of the various
preliminary meetings, as reported through the
Gazette, with much Interest, and only regret
nv circumstances we're such that could not
extend liberal helping hand, for although [
could not have witnessed the grand display,
still | should have felt that others, especially
| the young were'enjoying the high privilege of
doing honor to the memory of the best of
great men.
We are pleased to see the efforts being made
on the part of some Of your enterprising citi-
zeps-Grst, in the organization and completion
Of an agricultural society and grouuds-that,
we predict, will be of great benefit to Alexan-
dria second, in the successful establishment
of sbip-yard third, 10 trying to secure q
navy yard and last, but not least the appoint.
mens Of grange agency, " hich, while it, in
our opinion, will do large business, will not
detract from other merchants, but add 10 the
aggregate business of the city.
The Gazette's marker column is much appre-
cated.
We think from present prospects that farm
ing operations will begin now 10 few days,
and we predict the largest wheat crop for this
section of the State for many years.
Though the winter has been hard and Sc.
we're, We have not heard of a single case of suf-
fering from either cold or hunger in this baili-
wick. CLoDHOPPER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24

TRAGEDY IN WASHINGTON. -Johu Demp-
sey, well-known bartender and dog iaucier N
Washington. who for some years has been EN-
ployed at Charles Godfrey saloon, on street,
near Fourteenth, while intoxicated last nigh
shot Lotto Warren, with whom he has been
living for some time at their rooms, No. 427
Fourth street. He then, with the same pistol,
shot himself the ball entering in the region of
his heart. Finding that death did not come
quick enough, he took large quantity of
laudanum The wourd which the woman re-
ceived is in the abdomen. The only cause AS
signed is jealousy. Dempsey had been drunk
ali the afternoon. Two Of his favorite dogs
were killed 10 the afternoon by being run over,
and he went to his rooms to inform the woman
Of the occurrence, and found that she was out.
He afterwards saw her On the street in compa'
ny with man. About four o'clock he came
back to the house and demanded an explana-
ton of her conduct but before she could say
much be shot her. At three o clock this
morning both the sufferers we're alive the wo
man, however, being very weak and apparently
suffering but little pain. Dempsey was il
agony, but had the physical streRgth to bear it
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24
NEWS OF IHE DAY.
: To shoao the very age and body Of the Times

Mexico is agitated politically, socially and re-
ligiously. The increase ofthe numbers and IN
fuence of the Protestant missionaries has caus-
ed great amount of excltemen@, and there Is
danger of a general outbreak. A missionary has
been murdered, and the liberal newspapers are
calling for the enforcement Ut the laws Inc
abolition of the converts by the Government
has added fuel to the flames, and stirred me
church party to extremes OF bitterness. BE-
sides these troubles the bandittl are active IN
one province, and in others there have been
.artt quakcs and volcanic eruplous.
The Mark Lane Express 10 its weekly review
OF the grain market, says unavorable weather
keeps the samples Of wheat offering 10 poor
and unstable condition. Prices tend downward
10 every market.
The Martha Washington Tea party 10, Baltl,
more, closed last night at the Academy Of
Music. A handsome sum has been realized ton
the aid of the charitable Institutions to which
the receipts are to be devoted.
A number otsteam aud sailiug vessels arrived
at Baltimore yesterday, and their officers report
the Craghill channel clear Of ice aud navigation
not 10 any way impeded.
The February thaw was general throughou
the country yesterday, and the Signal Service
reports Indicate that it will continue to-day,
The international! Sunday school Convention
assemblies iu Baltimore gu the 18th OF May.
APalis telegram announces the death OF lear
Baptiste Camille Carrot, the French painter
aged seveuty-nine years.
Dr.. John Dixon was yesterday elected Presl
dent of the Baltimore Medical Association.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24

TWO DWELLING HOUSES, IND ONE
l. BRICK STORE HOUSE ON KING ST.,
FOR SALE AT AUCTION, in :sont of the
Mansion House, on SATURDAY. March g. Al
l. . clock H., if not previously disposed Of at
private SAFE
No. l. THE LARGE FIRE-PROOF s.ssss
BRICK STORE HOUSE, N. Is, King .HsEa
centre of the business psrt of the city, and run.
ming back to ~ feet public alley.
No. 2. A FRAME DWELLING, No. E.s:A
fl south Fairfax street, a1jo!ning the .A5sAA
Apothecary store Of Warfeid s. Hall, and nj
present the residence of Mr.. Hall.
NO. 3. A BRICK DWELLING, No Ssss
48! Wolf street. near the corner of Fair LEE
fax street, and adjoining the residence Of Mr..
Jsmes w. Nails at present occupied by Mr.,
L. T. Anthony.
This property will be sold on liberal terms.
For particulars apply to
ROBERT L. WOOD,
Or To Green & Wise,
fnb24-ts Real Estate Brokers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24
ICOMMUNICATED.

We attended the funeral services of Mr.. Jas.
B. Price, at the Union Presbyterian Church,
yesterday afternoon Rev. DR.. Bullock oficat-
ing The exercises were of most impressive
character, the Doctor reading D fine style many
passages of Scripture appropriate to the occa-
sion, afterwards delivering most touching
and eloquent address, full of moving pathos
The Doctors portrayal Of the character of Mr.
Price found ready response with all who knew
him, among whom was the writer of this art:
Gle for better man 10 all the relations of
life it would be hard to find. The exercises
were concluded by singing the lavorite hymn,
81 would not live Away" And it was certainly
sung with 'the spirit and the understanding. !"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24
Death from Intemperance.

Correspondence of the. Alexandria Gazette. !
BRENTSvILLE, PRINCE WILLIRM COUNTY,
Va, Feb. 23rd-This morning James +. Will
liams, native of this county, who, since the
war has been practiciug law in Washing and
at one time was resident of Alexandra, was
found dead within twenty yards Of the house
of MIR. Sexsmith, about three. tourths of mile
from this place. The deceased left here last
evening about hali-past six o'clock Intoxicated
He was seen by several persons to fall Oh his
way, but would recover himself AT the in
quest held this morning the jury returned a
verdict of death from intemperanca D.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24
sbHED.

On the Dist instant, At u clock p. I'd, MAI
TIA KING, in the 74lh year Of her age. after II
long and painful illn~ss, which she bore with
Christian tortitude, fell asleep in The srn> OF
Jesus.
Oh my mother dear, art thou dead?
Hast thy lite forever fed
Hast thou bid adieu to earth,
And all its pleasures-little worth
The color from thy cheek has fled
1t hath the psleness of the dead,
Quiet and still dos't thou lay;
Wake, mother, wake see, It's day.
Mother, ii. we who are here,
Thy child en- to thee ever dear,
0. we cali you but in vain;
VIII you never speak to US again
Farewell, farewell, my mother dear,
Life is sad without thee here
Oh may we meet in Heaven abovs,-
Where all is peace, and joy, and Eve.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24
CONGRESS-.

In the Senate, yesterday, the House bill fol
the equalization of soldiers bounties WAS fav,
orably reported upon, but not called up for ac'
ton. The bill to provide new building for
the Congressional Library was discussed aud
laid over. The Postofice Appropriation bill
was passed, the action of the House repeating
the Pacific Mail subsidy being concurred in.
The vote was 50 to II. MIR. Spencer present,
ed the memorial of the Badica members OF the
General Assembly Of Alabama to the President
aud Congress, setting forth, first, that changes
have been made by the Alabama Legislature
in the penal code of the State by which sys-
tenn of "involuntary serviude and peonaRe for
African citizens is sought to be inaugurated !;
that political legislation has been enacted by
means of which 81, 5000 Republican voters are
practically deprived ofreprcseutatlon; that the
Republican Constitution is subverted, and there
is practical notification of the constitutional
amendments aud therefore asking Congress to
empower the President to suspend the writ OF
habeas corpus in certain contingencies in Or
der to preserve the peace 10 the Southern
States. The Army Appropriation bill was
passed with some minor amendments. There
was a contest for precedence between the Civil
Rights bill and the act for the admission OF
Colorado into the union as Otate. lne lal-
ter was taken up, and an adjournment imme-
diately followed.
10 the House of Representatives resolution
was adopted expelling from the Capitol build
ing the pictures and statuary that the artists
lobby has been exhibiting there. Mr.. Hoar,
from the Select Committee TO investigate Louis
lana Affairs, submitted two resolutions, the
first signed by all the members Of the commit,
tee, reciting that the Returning Board had
awarded seats in the Legislature to persons not
entitled to them aud deprived those who were
entitled to such seats, and recommending the
Legislature to remedy this wrong by giving the
legally elected members their seats. The sec
ond resolution, signed by Messrs. Hoar, Wheel,
er, Frye and Foster the majority, recommends
the reception of Kellogg as Governor of the
State. The resolutions were recon- United and
ordered to be printed. The new Force bill was
submitted by Mr.. Coburn, as agreed upon in
the Radical caucus, but no action was taken
upon it, The Revenue bill was then consid-
cred, and substitute for the bill adopted by
yeas l3l, nays III, fixing the tax on whiskey
hereafter manufactured at 90 cents, restoring
the 10 per cent tax, and leaving the tobacco
and sugar clauses as they now stand 10 the bill.
10 this shape the bill was passed by yeas l23,
nays ll3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24

Armistead johnson, negro mail carrier on
the route from Danville to Rocky Mount, has
been lodged in the Jail at Chatham for attempt
ing to ride over MIR. Charles Fl. Patterson, dis
charging bis pistol at him and also at Mr.
Adams, the bullet passing through the should
er of the latter He snd be was United
States mail carrier, and had right to ride over
any d-n white man. Or, he was merely ex-
ercisiup his "civil rights"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24

A petition of James W. Nails, B. w N.n.
and others, for repairing the side walk on AZ A.
fred street, between Wilkes and Gbbon wa. ~
ferred to the Committee en- Streets "'' IT.
MIR. Mckenzie presented bill of Dr. / p
johnson, AMOUNTING to S3O3 for repairs to the
Friendship Engine House, which with sccn'n'
panyng papers, WAS referred to the Corpors,i,n"o
Attorney.
The Board then adjourned.
Teste HAROLD SNOWDEN. (v,I
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24

The bill creating National Senate has pass
ed the French Assembly, The action of the
Assembly has brought expressions of indignant
disapprobation from the Booapartist journals
of Paris. With the exception Of LIE Francois,
the Republican papers rejoice over the success
of the measure. The Ministry, with but two
exceptions, supported the amendment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24

The Supreme Court of Illinois has decided
that railroad sleeping-car companies do not 10
cur inn keepers responsibilities, and they can
not be held responsible for the value of proper
~ stolen from passengers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24
COMMUNICATED.

WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA TURN
pIKE.-We will venture to say that if a
stranger-a heavy capitalist, attracted by the
natural advantages that our city offers-came
to invest his money in this section whether to
speculate 10 lands build houses, or erect man.
ufactores- were to see the condition of
the Washington and Alexandria turnpike
the only road connecting US with the National
Capitol, and now that the river is bockaded
the only aud sole medium OF communication
between the three cities, and observing that all
the express freight, all orders for grain and
hay, as we'll as all consigOments from the couu-
try-that could be sold at a profit 10 Washing
ton-should have to be sacrificed because Of
no market be would depart wiser man, per
chance wondering that business community
should be so blind to their interest as to sub.
NIT to an imposition so directly lnmlcal to
their dearest interest.
From residents living along the road We
learn that during the late freeze all the Wagons
of Adams, Kuox's, and other express com
paoies hauled their goods to Washington, and
q continued stream Of travel, from morn u1tl!
far 10 the night. was kept mp, but now the
roads are simply impossible for loaded teams,
and all travel has ceased, the railroad com-
pauy's freight being cou6ped to passenger
travel, aud their charge for articles in bulk too
great to warrant that mode of transportation
and so the lameptable sight is presented of on:
city being as completely isolated from Wash
ington as if Gordon Of troops, 10 timeo
martial law, had orders to prohibit all traffic.
The whole country trade is thus diverted to
Washington. The state of affairs is shameful
in the extreme, and it behoovcs our business
men to utter 40 indignant protest The turn
pike company should at least repair their road
or let the county do it, but they will consent to
neither one or the other, so We have the daily
spectacle of stalled wagons, ruined roads, with
mud ankle deep, a veritable slough of des.
pond, where aboring teams struggle 10 rain to
move. Again, in hchal! Of the bet Interest of
the city, we protest against this copdIrlcn of
affairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24

A new postoffce has been established at Ce
dar Grove, Frederick county, Va, on new
route, with David Davidson as postmaster.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24

The North Carolina Senate has passed to a
third reading the bill adjusting the State debt
as follows: For old debt aud registered certih-
Gates, forty cents on the dollar; for funded in
ternal improvement bonds, twenty-five cents on
the dollar This does not include construction
and special tax bonds. The following interest
is to be paid: For the first two years, two per
cent; next three years, three per cent; next
FIVE years, four per cent; next twenty years.
Ave per cent Notice was given that supple
mental bill will be introduced to fund the speci-
nj tax bonds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24

REMARKS Wheat is firm for choice lots anG
prices are cent better; offerings Of G4S bushels
red, with sales ~ l2), l22, l23, l25 and lG, for
prime to choice. Corn is active and prices are.
improving; offerings of 1902 bushels, with sale:
of White at 81, Mixed at 70, 81 and 81, and Vel
low at 50. No sales of Rye or Oats reported
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24

The Charlottesville Jeffersoniau says: "As
the Legislature will not act upon the sheep-dog
question, we suggest that bill be presented to
abolish "Ground-hog' day. 1t ought to lcgis-
late upon some important subject before it ad
iourus."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24

Jrssup & Co., the clothing dealers, OF Broad
way, New York, have failed with Liabilities
stated at about S25O,OOO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24

Capt Bobt. d. MclIwalue, Of Petersburg,
Virginia, prominent citizen, aud member Of
the former we'll known mercantile house Of
McIlwaiue & Co., died 90 Monday of govt of
the stomach. The deceased was leading mer-
chant Of that city and was one of the directors
of the Atlantic, Mississippi aud Ohio railroad
company. He was also a prominent official of
the Presbyterian church. His life was insured
for $40. GOO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24

CAPTAIN William I. Clark, oil Dauville, has
been nominated for the State Senate to I'LL the
vacancy, caused by the death of Michael II
rlork
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24

Rev. W. A. Whitescarver, Pastor of the
Baptist church in Harrisonburg, has declined
call to become the pastor of church in Ken
lucky.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24

Considerable conversational debate took place
relative TO resolution to employ E. L. Smith,
jr., as Attorney in the Court of Appeals in the
case of Swain vs. Hydraulion Fire Go. 1t was
finally referred,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24
MARRIED..

AT the residence ofthe brides father John J
Young, esq J on Tuesday afternoon, February
BIRD 1875, by the Rev. Dr. Murdaugh, Mr..
SAM. & KIM and Miss VENAC. YOUNG.
all Of Frederick burg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24

The bill before the State Senate to iucor-
porate the grand Lodge Of the Independent
Order of Good Templars of the State of Vir-
ginia, enacts that Charles W. Miller VIM. j..
Points, James R. Cation, E. W. Greer, Geo
w. Hawxhurst, Ella Mathews, j. S. Otis
Isaac w. Carter, Charles H. Guard, Mollie E.
Blackburn, w. NJ Hall and B. D. Stallings be
Incorporated as such Grand Lodge, and as such
may hold foe the permanent use of the order
no. exceeding one-half acre of land in the City
of Richmond, one acre of land in each of the
cities of Alexandria, Norfolk, Lynchburg,
Staunton, Dauville, Winchester, and Peters
burg, and two acres of land 10 each of the towns
of Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, Manou, Alb
ingdop, Lexington, Leesburg, and Fredercks-
burg; and the sum Of money, acquired and held
as above, shall not exceed one hundred and
fifty thousand dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24

The Supreme Court Of Appeals has adjourn
ed until }he 5th of March.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24

TNOMATOE CATSUP-By the gallon, quart
i and pint, for sale at l47 King street:
feb q W. F. BROOkES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24

OUNCE, PEACH and APPLE BUTTER.
W Only few buckets on hand, which will be
disposed of at cost, at l47 King street
feb "a WIZ. BROOkES
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-24

YORKSHIRE RELISH-The best anc
L cheapest Sauce in the world, and hslfthe
price of any other, for sale at l47 King street
feb "A w. f. BROOhES.