Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-14
Another Interview with the Rich.
nlond Clergy

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The state OF the weather has bccn q very
general subject Of conversation, and the uuiver-
sal feeling manifested induced Richmond
Journal reporter 10 interview number of III q
clergy with view of obtaining the wiscst opip-
IONS on this mooted subject.
The Rev. Bishop Snowflake was first inter-
Vowed, and In response to the questions of our
enquirer, proceeded with the dispatch Of man
OF business to give his opinion Ln speaking
OF the recent heavy raius he said that should
they CONTINUE there was likelihood Of orr
having to encounter the same difficulty which
so troubled Noah, and cventuated 10 his break
Ing up housekeeping and embarking on that
~ha ling voyage. The Bishop here produced a
book from hls well stocked library and re.
treshcd us with an entirely new account of the
food
Alter some speculatloDs as TO the origin ofthe
weather, &c, IN which the Bishop showed rare
talent and deep research, tho reporter wendell
his way TO the residence of Rev. DIR. Sprinkle.
va Knocking at the door he was cordially To-
Vlted to enter by the polite Mrs Sprinkle.
whose hrst remark was regret at the Doctor
absence. She stated that he had gone our To
borrow pair OF umbrellas and get some suuiIls,
Encouraged by this piece of news so DIRECTLY
corroborallve of the Bishops theory our re-
potter fastened to the house Of the Rev, DR.
Cloud. This gentleman unfortunately Was lust
Oh the eve OF leaving and had some pressing
engagements which would not permit the long
interview cur reporter had hoped for.
The Doctor, however, said that the subject
was one which had been frequently revOlved in
his mind, and that it was u fact palpabIe to
hun that man Vas rctrogading, and after
most c0ntemptu0us criticism 90 the Darwin
theory, said the only way "he could reconcile
himself to the belief that all thugs work to.
gether tor good was the evidence furnished
BY the recent heavy rains, proving conclusive
Iy that man Is fast becoming duck.
Not wishing to intrude longer, our reporter
babe the Doctor good evening, and overioyed
at his success, started at rapid pace for the
house Of the Rey. Dr.. Seasons, and was SO
fortunate as to hud that gentleman at home.
LII response to the pressing invitation to walk
10, our reporter followed the doctor Into his
library, and after the usual interchange of
compliments told him that be had called TO
learn his views on the weather. The old gen.
tleman Immediately warmed up, and his face
was adorned with smile, bounded on the east
by bis right ear, On the west by the side board,
90 the north by the mantle piece, and the south
tracing its uneven edge lar down his wrinkled
shirt trout, displaying set OF teeth (they
were perfect OF pearly witnesses. My earliest
recollection OF noting the weather was in the
winter OF 1910 (about Christmas,) when by q
strange combination oil untoward circumstances,
and the breaking of foo-log over Shockoe
creek, l was preepitated into the water.
Since that time have been careful observer
OF every change 10 the weather, and [ must
say that it is my opinion that if it is kept up
in anything like order we will probably not
have any more warm weather uutiI May (about
the 18th
Feeling deeply grateful for the Doctors en-
tire unrcscrve and kindness, our reporter, dis
regarding the earnest entreaties to remain.
babe the Doctor farewell and started out again
on his mission.
BY accident our reporter met Mr.. Blimley,
OF Church Hill, on the street, and knowing
that gentleman's repute as scientist, Joined
hun with view OF getting his opinion. Mr..
BIlmley, IN repl to the first question on the
weather, said that while he did feel interested
10 the subject, he was not prepared right then
to express himself He thought there had
been good deal of unnecessary blowing al
ready, but there was no doubt something in
the wind As he objected to give bis views
10 detail tor publication, our reporter left him.
With an eye single to the one object in view
he was soon at the house of the Rev. Dr. Mer.
ryWeather, This gentleman had inst Ieft DR.