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Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-12-22
Correspondence.

FORT ELLIS, NJ. T., Dec. II, 1876.
To THE EDITOR OF TIE COURIER:
The su'lrr store caught fire on the
morning of the 18th lest. from one Of the
sloye pipe. running through the roof. and
but for the timely discovery Of the il.
clpient conf .gra,ion by some SOLDIERS, !
would have IL record the total destruction
of the property. AS it was the damage
is >!,ght.
Major Brisbin expects to start for Wash
ing.om als,u: the 2Ottl. and during his
ab>cnc. Captain Benl,am will he Post
Comm ,nder
No news has been received from Lieut..
Doxne, who is in command Of the Sake
Rlv.r Exploring Expedition. aid it is
thought by some that lie Is showed in, by
others hi is frozen il, ard sill Others arc
apprehe,,sive that some disastr has i.ap-
pencd h,m, and that tile expedition has
persisted.
W. B. Cutter is sutler At Fort Ellis.
Yours, "rUMBLETOlT."
! Trhe aiov. communication was received
i.,o late for Mondays edition..
| Til. larii.s fAlr Ut U.icils hall proved
quite success, the net proceeds being
$500. So The ladies Of the church wish
10 extend their most earnest thanks to vi
the ladies who so kindly aud faith
fully ASST steti in the far " DIRK. as we'll q
10 Mr.. Williams for the use Of the Hall
aud the public in general for their xen
erUus patronage.
MRS. G. W. MONROE. Pres.
AMY A. SWEET, Secretary.
Christmas tree at the N. E. Churc'
Moudxy evening.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-12-22
Foot Race at Deer Lodge.

The foot race between Hammond ana
Thompson fer $1,000 a side-d'S'sn'e, NV
,ard.-c.ne off on Saturday lat on ohp's
rour.e Deer Lodge. 1t Was won ny
Hammond by 10 inches. Not less INA"
$4,000 changed hands among III" lockers
o. Ann,her race between the same par
,ias far 81 900 - aide is about made.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-12-22
Holiday GOODS !
j. BaSlnSki

81. DIS1 IISNI
Has received large and well sell ctcd
stock IF
s,vDIES. TOYS. CIGARS. TOBACCO,
STATIONERY. ACCORDEONS,
yIOLlNS. HARMONIOUS,
FlFES. FLUTES,
TRUNKS.
yAIISES. PICTURE FRAMES, LOOK
EYEGLASSES, TOILET AR.
TICLES
And a general variety Of Latest Novelties
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-12-22
CITY ITEMS.

Notice to Benedicts.
Trouble at home Is avoided hy taking
your NIGIIT Carat PONSFORD'S.
Time is Money
Guv Williams Eight Year OLD Fluid
Extract Of Rye slids down your throat
instantly without check or halt, and EU
after trouble is experienced. Try it.
Black Hills.
There il some difference Of opinion re
gardiag the ACCESSIBILITY ol gong To the
Black Hills at the present time. but it Is
\ sure thing that you should 90 to Guv
Williams 10 irrigate. Make note Oi this
Dom Pedro
The last public act Of this European was
10 d. clare POn>for.i's Corner. H,ze,nan
u. r.. the headquarters If his 'mti"na
game. Devolees will govern themselvel
accordingly. ~ IT
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-12-22
FOR CHRIsTMAS TURKEYS.

FOR CHRISTMAS TURKEYS.
NOTICE.
The partnership heretofore existing be-
tween B. F. Bennett and N. b. Givens ls
thi, day dissolved. All accounts due the
firm are payable TO me, a"d hereby cao-
ton the public not 10 make payment 10
ally other p rson VII 'tever.
BENNETT.
34w. Bozrman, Dec. 22nd 1876.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-12-22
An Americanism.

1'he game If Billiards has becOm" an
..,stitu,ion If the Centennial year. and It
ochO"vrs all good citizens t. Call round
% GUY Williams Palace Billiard Saloon
And help uphold the National honor.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-12-22

q LARGE and COMPLETE Stock: of
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-12-22
Metropolitan Hotel

Having taken charge of this elegan
Hotel, the finest in the Territory. am
prepared TO entertain the travelling public
aud regular bcarders with
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-12-22

-Christmas tree At the n. E. Church
Monday evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-22
Congress-.

10 the Seoate, yesterday, the morning hour
was occupied in the presentation Of bills Of al
unimportant character, after which Mr.. Bou-
we'll introduced resolutions of regret at the
death of the late Vice. President Wilson. Brief
addresses, eu'ogistic of the deceased, were then
delivered ty Me>srs. Boutwell,, HanIin, Cragiu,
Cameron. Morrill, Of Vcrmont, Stevenson, In
gals, Bogy. Morton, AulhOny and Dawes, at,
Ter which the resolutions were adop,ed, aud
he Senate adjourned until Monday.
ln the House, after the morning hour, reso-
lutlons 10 regard 10 the death oil Vice Prcsi-
dent Wilson were introduced, aud several eulo-
gies were pronounced upon hi, life aud ser.
vices, the most noteworthy of which was that
of the Hen j.. Proctor Knott, Of K~ntucky,
who paid al eloquent tribute to Mr.. Wilson's
patriotism and maguaoinity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-22
Letter from Falls Church.

re- rrespondence of the Alexandra Gazette.
FALLS CHURCH, January 2lst, lS76.-Last
evening vas gathered together at the residence
of Mr. N. S. Fisher as gay and fashionable a
party as this village has ever seen. The par
lors and adjoining rooms we're crowded with
the beauty, wit and intelligence of the neigh
borhood. The efforts of the fair hostess to
make a charming and delightful! evening we're
crowned with success, for, from the first arrival
10 the last departure, (about midnight,) the
interest and the pleasure abated not a moment.
The occasion was the second ''parlor entertain
ment'' of our Literary Association, and We
uere entertained. Music, vocal and instrument
tai, BY Miss Oracle Hogan, Miss Ella Febry,
Mr.. Ed. ConkIin and our hostess; readings,
by Mrs. Kiusley and Mrs Buxton cbarades
and tableaux succeeded one another, leaving
just sufficient time between for conversation,
which, judging from the merry pearls of laugh
ter, was erjoyably availed Of. The supper was
elegant and very refreshing to the inner man-
altogether We are indebted to the admirable
tact, taste and management Of MI. aDd Mrs.
Fisher for giving us a delightful evening.
W,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-22
Richmond News.

The News advises the Legislature in its eff
forts to Increase the State revenue, to call upon
the Auditor Of Public Accounts for a report
of the number of persuus reported annually on
the delinquent list-simply those who pay no
poll tax. The list is greater than is generally
supposed, and as a constitutional amendment
is proposed to enforce its collection as a gu III
6cation to vote, such a report will, no doubt,
remove all objection from the minds of those,
if any, who now oppose it. The time has ar
rived when all must share their part OF the
burden of taxation or not participate in the
affairs of State and city.
The proposition before the Legislature to
abolish the Southern Widows and Orphans
Association now pending, is ofsetted by its do.
natious to widows and orphans, and the addi-
tional fact they are paying the entire expenses
of twelve students at William aud Mary Col
lege, all the sons of deceased Confederate SOL
diers, besides continuing liberal donations to all
the benevolent institutions of the State.
The Finance Committee of the Senate have
ascertained that, owing to the increase 10 the
assessment of personal property, there will be no
decrease 10 the basis of taxation under the as
sessment of 1875. This is highly gratifying to
tQUSe WHO UdFc lalCu III tue aollltf VI SiStpio
to meet her obligations.
The House Committee of Privileges and
Elections yesterday reported in favor of a
new election 10 the contested case of William
Gillian, (colored) VS.. Mann Page, from Prince
| George county and 10 favor of the sitting mem:
Der for Westmoreland county, in the contested
case of Murphy VS.. VIM. NJ. Walker.
10 the case of White vs.. Hudgin, from Caro-.
line, the majority report 10 favor Mr.. White is
still pending. The evidence in the case of
Friend vs.. Giddings, from Chesterfield, has
been printed, and was laid on the desks of mem
bers. The case is still before the committee.
Mr.. Daniel b. London will tonight address
the Finance Committees of the Legislature 10
the hall of the. Hous, Of Delegates IN behalf OF
his National Exchequer scheme.
The English heirs of the Jennings estate
have made an offer of forty million dollars to
the Virginia heirs on condition that they re-
linquish all claims.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-22

pit of this Church. This was not included in
the other work, however. When the Festry-
men met to examine the job, they beheld the
dove and inquired the price they would have
to pay. Sayres set his price, which the Vestry
thought was extravagant, and we're not dispos-
ed to pay so much. well, said Sayres, Gen
tlemen, if you refuse to pay my price, | will
take it dowo, put breath in it, and set the bird
TO singing This remark rather pleased the
Vestry and they agreed to pay the price, so
the dove was not disturbed, but remained where
Sayres had placed it. Sayres was a great ia,
yorite with Washington; JUDGED he stonped the
most OF bis time at Mount Vernon. He layed
out the work there, aud Sambo, with his force,
did the manual labor. Sambo considered hlm-
self the boss carpenter. Washington hadnuch
work done 10 the way OF building; | remember
some FIVE or six splendid barns, WITH stables
aud corn houses. He had a barn with ether
| buildings CD each Que OF his farms. SambU I'D
formed me that be helped to build thcm all.
AT one time, When be was building a corn house
at Mourt Vernon, be had the frame up and
was setting the studding at the gable ends, but
had not beeo particular to use his plumb. His
master came riding along, and glanclng at the
building, said, "Sambo, that studdlug is not
plumb; knock it off and use your plumb, aud
always do your work correctly Sam5o told
me that he did not believe any man could have
told the defect with his naked eye but bis mas
ter, but" said he, Ibis eye was a perfect
plumb bail" l had heard from others, and
Sambo coofrned it. that Washington, every
year, had one coru h us. flied with corn to give
away TO the poor people Of the neighborhood,
who, when they came, never went away empty.
Aucther part Of Sambo's business was TO keep
his MASTER Ratchet 10 good order. Washing
ton generally used the Ratchet VIXEN he Wa;
walking through the grounds to cut any limb u
other thing that was in the way, After using
it he would return it to Sambo for safe keeping.
| | don't know whether it was the sam" little
hatchet thai the General used in backing his
father's cherry tree with, as Sambo did not IN
form me. | believe the last time ever saw
UAcle Sanlbo be was complaining OF being very
%'paintul, end said be Was a much happier man
wien he was a slave than he had ever beeL
| sirce; ''theu,' said he, Il had a good KIDD
master to look after all my wants, but now |
have no one to care for me-" 1t has been my
fortune to become acquainted with many OF
Washinyton's old slaves, and they all spoke in
tue highest terms Of their master. l. was pleas
ing 10 lDc, and should be to every American to
kuvw what a noble record he left for u imi-
tltioo. AN OLD CITIZEN OF FAIRFAX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-22

Judge Nicol, of Prince William county, in a
card in yesterdays Manassas Gazette, utterly
denies the reported charges against him, and
says that the reputed author of them, W.. +,
Lipscomb, was as dumb as an oyster wheo
the card containing the denial was read and
stuck up at Brentsviile in his presence yester
day evening. The judge also says:
ITO those who do not know me, allow me to
say that | am ready to meet any and every
charge that is, or can be brought against me,
aud invite the fullest investigation. There is
DO occasion to make any such declaration to
those who do know me-
The numerous friends of the judge, not only
in Prince William, but in this whole section of
the State, were astounded when they heard
the charges alluded to, and will be grati6ed to
learn that there is no cause for them to lose
their long established faith in his honor and
integrity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-22
Mount Vernon "Reminiscences Con
tfnueG.

To the editor of the Alexandria Gazette:
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va, Jan y, lS76.-In
my last | mentioned that Sambo-an old slave
manumittcd by Gen. Washington-was allow
ed to keep a gun, and a very good flint lock
it was. | remember at the time of Nat. Turf =
of a patrol to collect all the fire arms. &C.,
from the negroes 10 the lower part of Fairfax
county. Among the rest l called on Uncle
Sambo. The old man was 10th to part with his
gun; indeed, | felt sorry to take it from him,
for | believe that Sambo would have shot Nat.
Turner could be have met him. Told the old
man that | would take particular care of his
gun. and use my Influence to return it to him.
| did return it, and never will l forget his graf
itude for the same. He said be loved that
gun; that he had killed with it, aud sold ducks
aud other game enough to buy VI negroes. |
dom think, however, that Sambo was as happy
as be was before be became a slave holder. |
know myself that he had much trouble with one
of his slaves. Sambo Was a carpenter by trade,
and used to brag that he learned the ait from
the best mechanic 10 the land William Barney
Sayres. Sambo said that Sayres could MAKE
anything he pleased out of wood. Sayres was
the architect for old Pohick Church, aud did all
the inside work of that venerable old bulldog.
| remember to have been told by a friend Of
mine that Sayres carved a dove with an olive
branch in its beak, and placed it over the pull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-22
LEGISLATIVE.

In the Senate OF Virginia, yesterday, the fol-
loving bills were passed: Amending the Code
in relation. t. the sale of nt,xicating liquors on
election days amending the code in relation to
delinquent lands; providing for the disposition
Of the proceeds of The Norfolk county ferries,
ard authorizing Joseph J. English, of Accomar
county, to erec! wharf on Chincoteague Geek,
il said county. senate bill making an sppro-
priation ot 81, go to the Centennial WISE taken
uD. The Seuate refused To order the bi!l TO it.
| engrossment for a third reading. Mr.. G cnrsn
noved 3 reconsideration of tie vote by which
tie Senate refused to order the bill to o. en-
! crossed, which WAS agreed TO. On motion OF
Mr. Hunter the bill was tabled.
II the House the bill relative to selling the
| States interest in the Richmond, Fredericks-
bu1g and Potomac Railroad WAS read. The use
OF TIC hall WIS rendered Daniel Il. London Sat
urday night t. deliver an address. Senate bill
amending the Code relative t. the protection of
game, WAS passed. Senate bill relating u .he
constable of Winchester va: rel 3cted. 4 reso-
luton instructing the Committee on Finance to
inquire int the expediency Of requiring all IN
ternai improvement companies and corporations
to pay the same licenses and I ks A. are paid
by private parties engaged in like o~-sines., and
report by bill or otherwise, WAS agreed. The
following JOINT preamble SD re ,~oluticn we're
introduced:
Whereas the approaching Centennial may be
made the occasion OF visiting Virginia ~ ihany
thousands, If proper facilities are offered hem
by h.r representative men
Resolved. That the Committee on Inn gra-
ton If the General Assembly Of Virginia re
pair to Washington on the 2itn day II January
Fl the purpose Of comforting with The V. ginlr
delegation IN Congress and others aS t. tn best
means of promoting that end and tho genera
inter est OF in, migration.
Mr.. Popham moved to amend by inserting a
proviso that the State shsll incur no expense By
reason of this commission.
The preamble WAS stricken out and the reso-
luton a. amended WAS rdop.ed.
MIR TUCKER A an excr1p'if alton ot the
effect Of Mr. Fuckers prescnce and great
speech 10 the House Of Representatives, it
may be stated that one OF the most prominent
Radicals 10 that body, in congralulatlug Mr..
r., said to him that when be looked around
and saw the men now 10 Congress fIom the
South, and heard such speeches as the one de.
Iivered By him (lucker), and then remember
ed the class Of men that had beeu representing
the South sluce the war, he was no. surprised
that tue people Of that sect;oa bad been res
tive and desired deliverlnce, and wondered
that they had so long and patiently borne the
yoke.
Ooe of the new doorkeepers, upon being ap-
piled to yesterday by a party of persons from
the North to know ii Mr.. Bainc was in the
House. replied that he did not know. "Nol
know Mr.. Blaine - exclaimed several. No"
% the floor row."
The promi4tors of the New York Graphic
have written for Mr.. fuckers pt ot0graph for
publication, such renown has he won by his
!, speech.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-22

The Auditor OF Public Accounts has sent to
the Senate a statement giving a comparison OF
the assessments of 1878 and 1875. The totaj
va!ne Of the lands of the Commonwealth, as
assessed in 1873, Was s25l, 573,6ll.23. BY the
assessment just completed their value appears
to be $246, O46, 397.49. Decrease, s5,527,-
2l3. Il. The value of The lands 10 the couu-
ties in 1873 was s2O9, 1863, S52.23; in 1875,
$lS5,47O, SAT 40. 10 cities, 10 1878. S42, 2U3,
759. 30; 10 1875, s6O,575,550. Alexandria,
Stauuton, Fredericksburg, Manchester and
LyDchburg were, in 1878, included in the
counties 10 which they are located, while IN
1875 they were assessed independently Of the
counties. This accounts in part for the large
decrease in counties and large Increase in cities.
The decrease is about two and one.6tth per
cent, and the revenues OF the State will be
thereby lessened only about S27, SUI. The re-
suit is gratifying to the friends Of State credit
in the Legislature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-22
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
SATURDAY. JANUARY %, 1875.

SPANISH CONFERENCE.-The President
sent to the House yesterday the diplomatic cor
respoudence with regard to Cuban affairs called
for by a resolution of that body. 1t contains
the "American note TO Spain OF November
5, 1875, giving the President views, through
Mr.. Fish, Secretary of State, transmitted to
the Madrid government through Mr.. Cushing.
US. minister at that capital, on the relations of
Spain and the United States, especially with re-
gard to the propriety Of ultimate Intervention
ir Cuba. The recital of the practices OF Spain,
aud its powerlessness to bring peace to Cuba;
the effect OF the prolonged war iu that lslaud
on American interests; the growing necessity
tending TO shape a de6oite and decided policy
on the part of this country in regard thereto,
are set forth in MIR. Fish's letter, the burden
Of which was, previous to delivery at Madrid,
impaired through United States Ministers to
the governments at the British and other Eu,
ropeau capitals, at the same time. The reply
transmitted by cable by MIR. Gushing gives the
result of his interview with the Spanish minis
ter of State, who admitted the grievances; ex'
pressed opposition to the principle of seQuss
trating the property Of foreigners; condemned
delays of redress, and promising to take up and
promptly settle each case; also to remove al
causes Of complaint as to the treaty, aud rep
ROTATING the conduct Of local authorities in Cubs
as more.iuiurious to Spain THAI to the UDiteo
States. The correspondence contains no reptile:
from any of the Governments to whom the III
structions were sent, nor is there any cores
popdence later than December 4th, relating tc
the special instruction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-22

The reign Of the genius of ~thievery is rapid
ly extending over this unhappy country, and
the newspapers are chiefly occupied 10 chrcn-
icing the cooquests that are daily made. A
special telegram from Washington 10 the Bal.
timore Gazette Of this morning says:
"Oa Monday Postmaster General jewell is
TO address the House committee GU postothceS
and post roads, In response TO the Invitation Of
the committee, which sent him a copy OF the
Morrison resolutions, and suggested be would
fad the subject broad enough without The
members asking questions. Lit Is said tonight
that Mr.. Jewell will fnd it convenient to re-
turn to private life 10 a very short time
Bangs, wac was superintendent OF the mail
service, and now u. S. Assistant Treasurer at
Chicago, has enveloped MIR. Jewell with jobs
OF SO gigantic a character that nothing can save
the Postmaster General from disgrace but
resignation. Between the above committee
and the committee on expenditures OF the
Postofice Department, there will be revelations
of frauds and irregularities compared with
which the whiskey ring is insignificant. La re-
gard to the monopoly of mail coatracls 10
Texas, Louisiana aud Arkansas, further devel-
opmenrs to-day coufrm, in an extraordinary
manoer, the Gazette's dispatch of yesterday
The counterfeit stamp has been recovered by
the department, aud what Mr.. Jewell has re-
fused TO do will now be doue by a corps OF de
tectlves and special agents.
Indeed it seems that the Government for
the las, six or seven years has been IN the
hands of robbers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-22

A little daughter Of ueu. lhon,as 'n,
formerly chief of Gen. B@auEcga'd ; stall, 1O :
more recently an officer 10 the Repuol'can I'~
IN I,nba. killed herself last Saturday 10 00uD
bus. Georgia, by the accidental d',caafss -
O;s,ol, Her father had sent her 70 his o We f.j
pocns .b, h. bsr 'G api, ipd.pr a small rs Of T'is"
nc cara1su !, f tue bail I5igius 10 the brain 'D'
r%au,iuc instantaneous death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-22

1t will be seen by reference TO the proceed
inss of a meeting at Manassas, published else
where in to.day's Gazette, that the friends OF
in that town. 1t is a fact patent to every one
that the vice of intemperauoe is aIarmingly on
the increase, and as from it. directly or indi.
rec,ly, flow almost all the crimes of which hu.
manity is guilty, every effort to suppress i!
should be assisted by the combined moral and
legal influence OF both the county and State
governments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-22

The Committee on Appropriations OF the
House of Representatives, yesterday morning,
agreed to report adversely upon the bill Intro
duced by Mr.. Wells appropriatiug 1927, 1880
to pay the February interest on the District OF
Columbia 1865 bopds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-22

seems to be every reason why justice demands
that the mantle of charity be allowed to fall
upon the affair. The couuty judge should re-
sligo, and there the matter might we'll end, alter
The best restitution has been made that 1t Is
possible to III Ike"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-22

We are iudebtcdt to Judge Sinclair. of Prince
William, the able Senator from this District, tor
a copy of the report OF the Auditor OF Public
Accounts; and to the New York World, for a
co., of its excellent general and political al
pnunca
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-22

Rev. DR.. Bittiug says Of Gen. Fl. H. Wells,
* Governor of Virginia, that he can devlate
from the truth with more complaisance than
any man he ever knew.