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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-28
DHILIP PARK,
TANNEY'S OLD DOMINION TONIC
~ BITTERS.

TANNEY'S OLD DOMINION TONIC
u BITTERS.
Those Bitters are the extract of the best and
most fsvorably known Mel icinal Herbs,
Roots, Barks and Berries, together with sutti'
cient Pure Old Cognac Brandy to preserve them
in any climate-torming, in elegant coroin"'
ton, superb Tonic, Alternative and DIIlretlc
They ure confidently recommended in ali cases
of Dyspepsia, Nervous Headaches, Indigestion
and Heartburn, Weakness, Langor and Debit
ity, Torpid Condition of the Liver, Obstlnate
Constipation and Loss Of Appetite They are
also q sure preventive Of Ague snd Fever.
They are pleasant TO the taste, and tho most nos
delicate stomach will find nothing disaRreesbIee
in them. Along water courses and in low and
marshy districts they will provo q sure, safe
guard against the diseases incident to shsh sea7
females will derive great benefit from their use.
In quart bottles, at 81 each, Prepared only by
Drug Warehouse, l45 King street, Alexandria
V;rrinis. sop 2S
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HKyAsaINGruN s. OHIO RAILROAD
ASkaM E ,iss ,Ii:ssss ssssEERas ss5iR51 aae|
" I'M rk AknANGhMENT, il BEGINNING
OCTOBER s, 1870

ssg 4g IN y y 91S-"-TRs
VIM r.k ARRANGEMENT, BEGINNING
OCTOBER g. 1873.
The NAIL TRAIN will leave Washington
atgA H.. and Alcxantlrin ut $40 u. H., daIy,
except .,unLay; pass Leesburg gong westward,
aL il:1U a. I4 and arrvG a. hounu LII NJ IL IN.
Leave Mound Hill at l2:3O p nj pass Lccsours
going eastward, NJ LILO p m; and STRIVE at
A.e&aud.ia ~ 3l5 y. H., and 81 Washington aI
800 p. III.
The eACCOMMODATIONT TRAIN will leave
Washington at 4.2U pm, and Alexandria at 40
D. m, daily, except Sunday, and arrive ut Lecs-
burg Al t:40 p. III. Leave Leea0urg ~ . H. M
anu arrive ut Alexandria st o:l5 u m., anu
w Washington II $50 ii. IL.
Es.- Passengers from Washington VIII lake
the Washington and Ohio cars at the Baltimore
and Potol!ac Railroad station 81 . d. III. and 4zo
1. m, and 90 through without change of ca;s 81
The s. 10 Is. IL. train from Alexandr!a and lZ.p
y. n. train from Round Hill connect at Round
Hin with Harris Daily Line OF Coaches
for Snlckcrsville, Berryville and Winchester
also with hcamer's Line of Coaches, when !eaVe
Lces6urg daily Tor Aldic and Mlddleburg.
Both trains, westward, make close conhec.ioh,
At Venna, with Slsscns Line oi Stages Tor FAIR
ta& Court House.
Communication tickets, 3 cts. per mile
annu,ri eicLc4s, 500.
K. Il. HAVENEk,
ct5-tf General Ticket Agent.
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JANUARY, 1876.
John q. Parr0tt,
No. S. King street,

ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Dealer in
BLANK BOOKS, WRITING and WRAP
PING PAPER, ENVELOPES, In h5,
PENS, MUCIuAGE, PENHDLD-
ERS, INkSTA NDS, LEAD and
SLATE PENCILS, SEAL
ING WAX, &c, sc.
Also Engraved Notes, Drafts and Bsnk Che cHs;
Letter Copying Books, Presses: Brushes and
Ink, Erasing Rubber, Gum Bands, 'ii cate
Sates and Books, or anything else wanted in
the Stationery Department rs we'll as ) Il h |
MUSIC, besides FLOUR SACks-p!ain or
printed to order-PAPEK BAGS of alt k DIS
and sizes, Shipping Tags, SC, ut factory prices
ian l-tf
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GEsaSLEisfHS.
Meats, Groceries and Produce.
GkeSLEisfAS. -.

S. j. REED respectfully invites the attention
of the public to his choice stock of EATS,
GkUCEKlE rs and PEODUCE, at his ola stand,
No. ~ South Fairfax street,
where he will endcavvr 10 please all who may
favor him with their patronage. He has now
on nand 2O0OU lbs choice tAmlL? BACON all
of his own curing, pu. up expressly for iamijy
use, consisting of Hams, Breakfast Bacon, sides,
Shoulders, Jowis, Chine and Spare hib. Pure
Leaf Lard in small packages, expressly Tor
families, Sausage Meat, Mince Meat, Dried
Peaches, Cherries and Apples, Cranberrics and
Peas, Potatoes and Beans; also fresh Roll
BUTTER, FRESH MEATS and POU hTRY,
of Ill kinus All goods sold cheap for cash.
Please give me call. dec ~
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CLARKES
q A L l. E X Y OF FL n L A Is L , :

ALLERY OF FINE A X t 5 ,
No. 15S King street.
A large and choice collection of new FiH y I
CHROHOS, new style EASEL STATUARY
and FLOWER PIECES, fine Gold and elegant
Velvet PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES, SWISS
CARVED GOODS, Gold and Silver Picture
Cord, PICTURE FRAMES, the finest line in
the city, with many useful and beautiu articles
for gifts, selected with great care and offered at
low prices. acc ~
INST RECEIVED-Another supply OF
u Hair Nail and Tooth Brushes; also Combs
u a. w. +. CREIGHTON'S,
dac 20 S5 King street.
THIMBLE SkEINS and BONES, of best
Quality; full supply of al sizes at No. SS
King street, corner of Royal. Wholesale and
retail. oDC1curON G. CON
oct D. l. -" o~' ~ |o
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DS UOODSs
Special Notice J!
We purpose making changes in our business
on the lst Of February next; therefore we offer
our large stock of
DRY GOODS
4 GREATLY REDUCED PRICE
ry n,, nun,, ,,,,,, nr, r,.r t,,uu
MANY OF THEM MUCH BELOW COST

AS we are determined to reduce stock very
considerably by tina! date,
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WOOD IND LSHL.
COALi |

COAL COAL. COAL
On the wharf q full stock of COAL, of the
best qusity, Broken, Egg. Stove Nut and
! Lyken's Valley Mines.
| Cameron
Sunbury
Lee
Hill s. Harris :.
Ocean
Maryland
West Virginia Splint.
For sale ut the lowest market rates, per ton OF
224O lb.
jan lift w. A. SMOOI.
KANAwHA sPLINr COAL.
We have just received consignment of the
above Coal, TO which we invite the attention 0;
kindles readily and hoats quickly. Its combus-
I. j. NEHAFFEY s. CO.,
feb 10 Wharf and Yard foot of Queen st.
CoAI' COAL. ooA1'
On the wharf and to arrive a full stock OF all
ANTHRACITE AND CUMBERLAND
Sold at market rates per ton 2240 lbs.
sug l4-tf W. A. SMOOT, Smoots wharf
~ COALl
We have now on hand and are constantly re-
ceiving ct our wharf and storage yards, foot of
Queen streets, all the best GOALS known To
this market We name in part:
LYkEN'S VALLEY.
SHAMOKIN and EAST FRAME KILN LOR-
BERRY RED ASH.
JOHNS, from EAGLE VEIN COLLIERY.
The celebrated CONTINENTAL and hA-
EEL DELL from the Goodrich Coliery, es-
tccmed the best in the market.
And LEE snd STANTON WHITE Ash
ANTHRACITE COAL, of Steamer Broken,
Egg Stone and Nut sizes.
Also, GEORGES CREEK CUMBERLAND y
COAL
Also HICKORY, OAn and PINE WOOD.
Having ample space, each variety OF Coai Is
kept distinct from that Of others, and is es-
pecially prepared for family use. Tards floor
ed aad Coal sent out we'll screened and free from
slate, 22l1 lbs to the ton. Orders left with
Messrs. Clarridge & Grigg,. corner King and
Roysl sts., or st the yards will DO promptly flied.
T. j. MEHAFFEI u CO.,
iy17 Wharf and Yards foot Of Quc"!' ST. =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-28

AT Washington, passengers make close con-
ncc:lon with all the lines 10 and from the North
and West; al Dnnvile daily, with South
and SOUTHWEST; at Lynchburg, twice daily, to
Memphis, Atlanta, New Orleans, Arkansas and
Texas, ard al Gordonsvlile and charlottesville,
bv Mail Train with lhes. & Ohio r. K, East
sad WoaL. Twice daily connections TO hlch'
mol
MANASSAS DIVISION.
Leave Washington daily, except Sunday, At
S.uU u m, AIexsnaris at o.35 u. m, arrive vt
olrasuurg 44O y. H. Leave Strasbur2 at o35
g. IN, and get ut Alexandria ut $3.50 y. Ia.
WAERENTON BRANCH.
Connection between Warrenton and Main
Line, Win Mali Train only, leaving Washing
ton 3 OU u. m, Alexandria o33 y. III.
PULLMAN SLEEP r. ko run through NTH
out cha7ge betloeen Baltimore a'd Neto Orlen'is,
viz I.yuchDurg, East Tcnncssce and a: ANITA
line leaving B.ttinore'n D. III a. m Also ''ieep-
ers between Baltimore and LYnchbu:g: from
Baltimore 1920 p III.
Through tickets TO Florida, and 81 the South
and Wesl. by the many di!orcn; lines, at lowest
rates. q. j. FOKEACKE 'ion. Mansger
j. " BRUADUS, q. l. y. dc 10
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BARGAIN
MAY BE EXPECTED.

To our regular credit customers we would say
that as we will be selling absolutely without
profit, till that date (Feb. 1sD for goods charged
our bills will be presented and must be paid
promptly.
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DRY GODS.
Notice

We purpose making changes in our business
on the lst OF February next; therefore we offer
our large stock of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-28

For sale ut the lowest market rates, per ton oi
2240 lb.
Jan lift w. A. SMOOI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-28

While ten men watch for chances, one man
makes chances while ten men wait for some
thing to turn up, one turns something up; SO,
while ten fail, one succeeds aud is called a
man of luck-the tavorite of fortune. There
Is no luck like pluck, aud fortune most tavors
those who are most indifferent to fortune.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-28

queer place for a proposal During the
recent terrible peril of the steamer Deutsch-
land, a couple on board who had been court
ing stood together under mast. Get up,
said the gentleman, Into the mast and will
huld you" She obeyed, elasping the N lst
with two hands, be holding her up with one.
While thus posed he proposed. w hat word
for such situation! She accepted, and vows
were exchanged. They were am oug the saved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-28

CpECIAL NOTICE-Our accounts are made
y out to the lst OF January, 1876, and Will De be
presented Ut once. We hope our friends Will
respond promptly.
D, f. BRASHEAR,
n B HooMEs. No. 100 King street,
jan 4 AleXAnurla va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-28

NOTICEl NOIlCE
N | have this day received large supply OF
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER, and BOS-
CHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP-Ague Conquer
er. Also some sample bottles.
w. E. CREIGHTON,
sug18 IS King street
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20
All trains daily, (Snndays eXcepted.)
RS- Baggage checked to all principal pOints
w. L. HOLDEN,
General Passenger and Ticket Agen
W. w. CARD. Superintendent.


No. l makes close connections at Elyria with
8 I'm s R'y, for the west At Grafton with c
y R'y, for Columbus, Indianapolis and interme-
diate points, AT MaSsillon, Fl W & R'y, for
the west At Dover, NJ & G R'y, for Cambridge,
Marietta and all points on the Ohio River At
Urichsyille, with P & st L R'y, for Coshocton
GAINESVILLE, Lancaster etc.
No, 2 makes close connection at Russell, with A
&G W Ry, for Burbank, Ashland, Mansfield, etc.
At Cleveland, with express trains for all Eastern
cities.
No. makes close connection at Grafton, with @
&C & R'y, for Galia Shelby and Crestline. At
Russell with express train on A & G W R'y, for
Wadsworth, Akron and intermediate points. Al
Massillon, with west bound train on Ft W 4 O
R'y: At Urichsyille, with G & StL R'y, for Steu.
benville, Cadiz Junction, Pittsburgh, etc.
No. 4 makes direct connections at Grafton, with
express train for Delaware, Columbus, Indianapo-
lis, St. Louis and all intermediate points Also at
Cleveland for all Eastern cities. At Elyria with
l. So sRy for Toledo, Detroit, Chicago and
all points west.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20

ployees, az well as Curtailing salaries
He could assure the Senate that the peo.
pie of the country would stand o good
deal of this kind of revolution In the
government service. ,
Mr.. Bogy Dem. Mo- said he regretted
that this debate had been forced upon
the Senate now. Senators who believed
in honest reform had a right to reply to
the extraordinary arguments made here
TODAY by the Senators from Indiana and
Illinois Morton and Logan). He de-
Tended the action of the House OIL Rep,
resentatives in reducing expenses, and
argued that the Senate had no right to
assail the motive of the House Of Repre-
sentatives. That body had acted in obe-
dience to the voice of the people.
The motion of Mr.. Morrill, to grant the
new conference asked for by the House
was argeed to, and the Chair appointed
Messrs. Window, Allison and Bayard
members of the committee on part oil
the Senate
On motion of Mr.. Window the Senate
inisted upon its amendments to the Sun,
dry Civil Appropriation bill, and agreed
to the conference asked for by the House
The Chair appointed as members OF the
committee on part of the Senate, Win
dom, Morton and Thurman.
Mr.. Whyte (Dem. Md called up the
Senate bill to remove the political disa'
bilities of G. T. Beauregard, of New Or
leans. Passed.
The Senate then resumed consideration
of the impeachment articles against W
w. Belknap, late Secretary of War.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20
GOING SOUTH
GOING NORTH.

600 PHIKtTSDurg. y.45
Close connections made at Dover with the @. &
P. r. R., and the G. 7. Y. & ", Ry.; at New Com
erstown with the P. C. & St. L. Ry. at Cambridge
with the B. &. 0. R. r. at Point Pleasant with the
E. o. R. R.. at Marietta with the Marietta and Gin
cinatti R. r. for Belpre, Parkenburg, Athens
Hamden Portsmouth, Chillicothe and the West
Also with the MusKingum River and the Ohio
River Packets
Through tickets to principal points. BAGGAGE
HANDLED WITH CARE.
]. A. KINGSBURY,
Master of Trans
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20

The State Editorial Convention will
be held at Put-in-Bay. July II and ID.
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bitterness) the flag Of "Tilden' whose
name alone--in the words Of the con-
ference-is a"pledge Of reform, and
who has learned not only the confidence
of honest men, but the fear and the
harted Of thieves" G. K.
Thus Gov. Koerner strikes the key.
note Of the campaign for "Tilden and
reform" and stands upon the very plat
form of principles enunciated by the
movers and leaders of the New York
Liberal conference.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20

Trains Nos. | p, and l2 on main line run daily
IL, between Cincinnati and New York daily.
Hotel coach on train and II between Leayitts.
burgh and New York daily.
Connections at Mansfield with Pittsburg, For
Wayne and Chicago Railroad; at Ravenna with
Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad; at Meadyille
Union and Cory for on Regions; at Corning fol
Rochester and points on the New York Central,
and at Binghampton for Albany, Springfield, WOr
cester, Boston and New England,
Close connections at Cincinnati with trains 70
the South and West,
No "stop-Over' allowed upon local tickets I,o
cal passengers must purchase tickets to their first
stopping place, and then repurchase from thai
point to destination.
W. B. SHATTUC,
Gen. Passenger and Ticket Agent, C iacianGa, o.
P. D. COOPER,
Gen. Superintendent, Cleveland, o. nov16-H.
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Prairie Lands.

The last chance f good agricultural lands, on
ten years credit at six per cent. interest Don't
proved TO be good. Send your address by postal
card to Land Commissioner, B. Il NJ. Z. r., Bur.
lington, Iowa, and receive Free, copy of IoWy and
Nebraska Farmer, with chart Of lands, and low
round trip rates
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20
RAILROADS.
THE
Pennsylvania RAILROAD
THE GREAT TRUNK LINE,
AND
Fast Mail Route Of the United States,

Is the. most direct, convenient and economical
way OF reaching Philadelphia, and this great EX-
hibiton rom all sections OF the country. It's trains
TO ana from Philadelphia will pass through a
Grand centennial Depot which the Company have
erected at the Main Entrance to the Exhibition
Grounds for the accommodation Of passengers
VINO wish TO stop at or start from the numerous
large hotels contiguous TO this station and the
Exhiplllon-a convenience of the greatest value
to VISITORS, az d afforded exclusively by the Penn.
sylVahla kaiiroad, which IS the only line running
direct 10 the Centennial buildings. Excursion
trains VIII also stopat the Encampment of the
Patrons OF Husbandry, at Elm station on this
road.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Is the grandest rail
way organization in the world. 1t controls seyen
thousand miles broadway, forming. continuous
lines 70 Philadelphia New York, Baltimore, and
Washington, over which luxurious day and night
cars are run from Chicago, ST. Louis, Louisville,
Cincinnati, indianapolis, Columbus, Toledo,
Cleveland, and Erie, without change
It's main line is laid with double and third
tracks of heavy steel rails upon deep bed OF
broken stone ballast and its bridges ale all of
iron or stone. lts passenger trains are equipped
with every known improvement for comfort and
safety and are run at iasterspeed for greater dis
tances than the trains of any line on the CONT
nent The Company has largely increased It's
equipment for Centennial travel and will be pre-.
pared 10 build in It's own shops locomotives and
passenger cars at short notice sufficient to fully
accommodate any extra demand, The unequaled
resources at the CommSnd of the Company guar
antee the most perfect accommodations for all It's
patrons during the Centennial Exhibition.
The magnificent scenery for which the PennSyl
yania Railroad is so justly celebrated presents to
the traveller over It's perfect roadway an ever.
changing panoTan q of river, mountain, and land
scape views unequaled in America.
The Eating Saloons on this line are unsnr-
passed, Meals will be furnished at suitable nours
and ample time allowed for enjoying them.
Excursion Tickets, at Reduced Rates viii be
sold at principal Railroad Ticket Offices In the
West, Northwest and South.
Be sure your tickets read via The Great PennSyl-
udnia Route 10 The Centennial
FRANK THOMPSON, D. NJ. BOYD, JR,,
General Manager. GENT Pdss'r AGENT
ie2g-Im
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MARIETTA, PITTsBURG AND CLEVELAND
Nl RAILWAY.
OFFICE OF MASTER OF TRANSPORTATION,
1876 ~
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20

STATIONS. EX. NO. Elk. NO. y Ex. NO, 81 N, 10 IA
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20

DITTsBURGH, FORT WAYNE AND CHICAGO
l. RAILWAY.
Condensed Time Card-Aprl 16, 1876.
TRAINS GOING WEST.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-07-08
WHITING.

Mr.. George 8. Walker is erecting a
large and commodious barn on his farm
this season.
The Colorado bug or beetle is to be
seen more or less on nearly every farm 10
town, doing considerable damage in fields
where neglected.
The clicking oil the moving machines
is occasionally heard, in passing through
the town, this week, calling to mind
that the harvest is approaching.
The adjourned trial OF Rich vs..
Prout come of, resulting 10 favor of the
defendant. The plaintiff Immediately
issued another writ against Prout for
trespass, the trial to take place in Sud
bury sometime this week. we understand.
The Fourth passed of quietly with
us. No demonstration, not even pistol
shot was heard, hardly flag to be seen
flying during the day. The more pairi.
otto Of the people. however, visited Bran
don and took part in the celebration held
in that town, which, in our opinion was a
decided success The display of fireworks
in the evening, owing to the rain, was
nearly u failure.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-07-08

Tho Centennial Fourth OF July passed
oil here 10 very pleasant manner, there
being comparatively little intoxication.
The programme was carried out promptly
and to the letter, with the one exception
OF fireworks, apparently to the entire sat.
isrection Of all Father Cunningham by
pithy speech, and the Middlebury band
by its foe appearance and still finer
music, contributed not little toward the
enjoyment Of the occasion.
As we learn that the bad weather
spoiled large percentage Of the fire.
works both at Burlington and Brandon,
we think our committee acted wisely in
postponing that part Of the programme.
We have been informed by the com.
miltec that they have decided to have on
next Wednesday, July IL, a parade Of
the fire department, and with the super.
intendeni's consent, exercises by the boys
of the State School Parade and exer.
cises to be about seven, p. IN, fireworks
in the evening Should the weather
prove unfavorable on the 18th, the dis.
play will take place on the next fair day
thereafter,
One Of the most interesting features
of tho Fourth was the appearance of the
State School boys on parade.
The Vergennes fire department, 10
charge Of ChicI Engineer Crane, turned
out with fill ranks. and showed that they
tvnra tborourhlv and comrlefalv oroan.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-07-08
VERGENNES.

The grand celebration in this place
came off as was advertised, in spite Of the
rain. The exercises began at 9 80, a.
m. The street parade headed by the
St. John Baptist Society, followed by the
fire and hose companies, they in turn by
the "invincibles," who looked anything
but such, finally the reform school boys.
presenting fine sight with their neat.
tasty uniforms, Next the Grafton by
Hon. +. +. Woodbridge. followed by
others they were very fine. aud did
credit to the speakers; only one thing
married the speeches, and that the inccs-
SAINT booming of cannon, one piece being
planted near the speakers stand, Moan
was ushered in by the firing of thirty
eight guns. After uoon the immense
crowd passed down TO with, IS tbs boat
race, which was an exciting affair, Mr.
II. Gee winning the first prize The
tub race we pass over That balloon
ascension how shall we iul words to
express our admiration. awe, etc, as we
beheld the monster, ucarly one foot and
twelve inches in circumference. floating
gaily to the heavenly blue. The hose
companies exhibited their proves in fine
style. In due time The Chamber after
that oiled porker came off !; the men ran,
but piggy, for fear Of getting bis feet
muddy or some other reason, did not see
the fun and quietly submitted to be
caught That sack race was quite a
laughable affair. being won by Horace
Gee very short, not lasting more than
two minutes. The music was excellent,
but "Old MIDI" carried off the palm of
the day.
At Z 80, P. m, the people were SUN
moned to witness the FIRE works, which
came off as follows first, grand salute
of frecrackers by all the urchins in the
city second, one rocket which tried to
60 up, but didn't third, another attempt
with better success, the rocket reaching
the astonishing altitude of six inches (;
fourth, cushing and swearing 10y the
crowd fifth, announcement that there
would be no more fireworks sixth on
this announcement lots OF swearing, which
closed the exercises of the day.
There was large crowd of people
from the surrounding towns, and con-
siderable amusement in the way Of laugh
able episodes. On the whole it was
considered pretty fair celebration, aud
but for the rain aud other circumstances
beyond control it would have been very
enjoyable.
Our regular correspondent gives the
following