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The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1876-06-29

ACCOUNT of Centre Township School
Fund fer the year ending June 9th,
1876.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18
The Situation.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s.-Withiu the Last
few days there has been az evident stitfening
in the back bone OF the Northern democracy
upon the Presidential question, and 10 the ratio
that they assume the aggressive their oppo-
nents arc put upon the defensive and perceptl-
big weaken. The aspect Of affairs 10 the West
is threatening; nsxt week New jersey is ex-
pectcd to move, aud then Il voice from New
York will be heard. Ali Of these things give
encouragement TO the democratic Representa-
tiyes here ard as 4 consequence T!lden stock is
rising. The radicals are and have been all
along playing game ofbiufa aud when "called,'
it will be found that they have not "6lled.' and
that they nave oeen beaten. It Is beginning
to be feared by the radical leaders that tho
pe5Dls are moving in the matter and before the
storm that will be raised they will 60 under.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISERS.

Of the House shall con-jointly pr:Sld';
that the President Of the Senate shall appoint
a teller, and the Speaker of the House appoint
| one: that the President Of the Senate shall
| open the certificates, ard hand the same to the
Speaker Of the House aud demand if there IS
| obiecticn to c3uotiaE il And II a. obiecllO IS
made. the same shall be handed TO the Iellers,
| and the vote shall be counted; tina. either
| House may, By resolution, before the day OF
| counting, determine 10 object to the vote OF a
| State, aud such objection shall be considered
by the ioiDt assembly; that the vote upon all
questions in the joint assembly shall be by a
viva voce vote Of each member, the determl-
nation Of the maj crity to be the determination
of the Joint assembly, a majority OF the mem
bers of each House constituting a quorum; that
debate Oh any question before the iolntassembIy
be limited TO six hours and to Two speakers on
each side;and if the count shall not be concluded
on the day fixed, the joint assembly may adj
journ from day to day until the same shaI! be
completed. On the compilation Of the count,
in the manner prescribed, the result is to be
announced and the Joint assembly be dissolved.
The gist Of the bill is, that all questions upon
which the two houses might come TO a dead
lock are TO be determined by a cote Of the JOINT
assembly, per capita, and a peaceable and con-
stitutioual solution Of them be thereby at
toipnS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18
The President has Spoken Again

New York, Dec. 1S.-A Washington dis
patch to the Tribune says: The President in
conversation with q iriend this afternoon said
that thus Tor ne hasrcccivcd DO official informa-
ton ofany unlaWfui movement inIndiana ~orelse.
whore. The Administration he said is not in
sensible To the necessity oil vigilance, whether
these reports ar, true or false. If an emergen-
cy does arise the President said be should not
hesitate to execute his constitutional authority.
Whoever is formally declared by the President
of the Senate 10 have been elected will be re-
eoguiZed by Genera! Gfant. To that person will
be surrender the reins ofauthority. 1t is not his
desire to force upon the people any particular
DcTsou but he will sae that the person declared
10 DC elected g. his successor is placed IN
posscssian ol the Government. lie IS not the
Judge of the election. When the question is de-
terminci lia duty will be plain. Gen. Grant
said that before and since tho election he had
used his executive power only for the enforce
meut OF tie laws and the preservation OF peace
and such an exercise .! the powers conferred
uDon him he will c~ontinue until the last moment
Of lis responsibility. lie does not think that
u Government which has wlthsto1d the shock
OF Dearly four years battle will now fail before
the c!aror Of q mob. The power Of the Presl-
dent 10 call cut the militia of the States 10 the
event 81 any attempt to rcs:s! the inauguration
of The Plesideo, legally declared 10 be elected
is one which Gen. GRAFT will not hesitate TO
u,c should any occasion arise. He said that tits
his rceoiIccrnn that during the riots 10 New
York il 1863, :, pvr;ioa of the national guard,
Of tic empire State, was called out by the dl:
rec. authority Of the President and Co., and
operated wi!h he regular United troops 10 the
sunproes nf in. Disturbance,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18

PoTrsvILLE, Dec. lS.-Ihomas 7. Fisher
ard Patrick AicKesua have been convicted Of
murder at Maach Chunk, the former 10 the frs.
aud the latter in the second degree. yellow
Jack Donohoc had already been convicted Of
the Sane crimc. Five ilolilc MaSulres TO be
hanged arc now III Jail at hlauch Chunk, ant
six 10 the isil Of Sciiuyiklll county.
Saturday evening " young men named
Edward Skiyer:oa aud john Eicmmlng, attack.
ed the dwelling Of jacob 6immiGl, at Bcarn
dale, ana !r:cd 10 break in the door. Simmili
fired on them killing Sklyerton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18
Counting The Vote.

WASHINGTON, Dec. lS.-Mr. koo't u H.,
TO day Introduced into the House a bill pToVld
inc Tor the counting Of the electoral vote tr
President and Vice President Of til, Ci,:ed
States and determining the result.
The bill provides thar tie Senate aat dou?2
Of REPRESENTATIVES shai! un,te IL I1iat s*s'loa
in the Hall OF the House Of Representatives ,aGd
that the President Of lie Senate sud Speaker
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18

Distress after eating, one Of the most w.
pleasant results Of Indigestion, will no longer
be experienced if ii table spoonful of Simmons
| Liver Regulator is taken after each meal. This
will prevent the distress referred to; and by
| perseyering in lhc use OF this remedy for a few
| week. a pcrnarcD; cure will be effected, and
| pain will 40 logger he the penalty of eating.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18
fJuUSo Bond.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Mr. Warren, of
Massachusetts, to-day. Introduced a resolution,
10 the House Of Representatives, looking to an
investigation into Judge Bonds late conduct
10 South Carolina, with a view Of impeachment,
but the radicals would net let the enquiry be
made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18
[. O. B. B.-Mount Vernon Lodge, Nc. $50,

l.. c. B. B.-Mount Vernon Lodge, No. 259,
B'nai Birth, at a meeting held last night
elected the following officers: President,
Isaac Schwartz; Vice President, Jos. kaut'
man; Treasurer, NJ. Ruben; Financial and he.
cording Secretary, NJ. UIlman; Mentor. Isaac
Eichberg; Assistant Mentor, L. Goldsmith;
Guardian, l.. Bendheim; Warden, B. Uliman;
Trustees, l. Elchberg. N. Heller, S: Llndhelm-
er, S. Bloudbcim aud Julius Dreliu:; repre-
sentative to Grand Lodge, S. Bloudhe!m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18
TuECnURcHEs YEsrERDAY-Tke attendance

THE CHURCHES YEsTERDAY-Tke attendance
at the various churches yesterday, considering
the state Of The weather. was very good. The
pulpits we're all occupied by the regular clergy.
At the Baptist Church, at night. four persons
were bap,ised. Rev. ". c. Webb. Of the NJ.
+. Church, participated 10 the opening services
of North Capitol Church, 10 Washlogtou, 10
the afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18

oseph Hopkins of this city, s.
II. Hill Of Madison, S. S. NeiIl of Clarke, ).
r. Spillmau Of Warronton. II. 5. Chew OF
Fredericksburg, and Philo Bradley OF Harris
burg, have been appointed District Deputy
Grand Masters Of Masons by the Grand Master
of the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18
F()R THE HOLIDAYS.

~HRISTMAS Is COMINGl-New, Beauti~
" full, Rare and Unique Goods for the Holi"
days now opening at
The assortment embraces beautiful articles in
Russia and Vienna Leather, Pearl. Shell, Glass
and Papier Mache, Writing Desks from 10c to
$40 each; Work Boxes, in fine Leather and In
laid Wood; Odor Cases, Cut Glass, in Russia
Leather Cases; Portemonnaios, in Russls: sea-
Fine Gold Pens, in pesrl Cases and Gold
Mounted Rubber Cases; a great variety OF
Glass and Bronze Inkstands Glove and Hand
kerchief Boxes, Of Silk, Leather and Fine Lat.
quer Work; Beautiful Chromos, in Splendid
Boxes, worry handsome: Japanese Trays, sli
sizes, of the finest Lacquer Work Vases 30
auet Holders, very beautiful; Wostenholm
knives Backgammon Fad Chess, and q thous'
and other beautiful articles suitable for holiday
presents.
In the BOOK DEPARTMENT. have y very
choice collection Of Juvenile Books, American
and English Standard Poets, History, Biog.
Apply, Prsyer Books and Bibles OF ali sizes and
prices.
A great variety of Games for the little folks
and many other things too numerous to mention;
New styles Papeteries of the finest Paper and
Envelopes, in beautiful boxes; Stereoscopes
and Views Prang's celebrated Panel Chromos
and Christmas and New Year Cards; Dressing
Cases, very handsome, all sizes.
III Y uSSUTLlGuL y j CHOlCO soOoo Nv wy ~"
prices is not equaled in tho State, and scordiai
invitation is extended TO call and examine ssin
stock. [dec III GEO. f. FRENCH.
TRIED CHERRIES, Peeled and Unpeoled
~ Peaches and Dried Apples for sale by
dec IL j. G. IS +. MlLBURN.
DAISINS-Lsyers, London Layers and
dec ns'0i''' 'N''' X. B. lawson & co.
,,-,rrrrnv H-.-xl p.,,lu rrl
dec I''A" -" y K. r. LAWSON & GO.
| NUTS of all kinds just received by
NEW FIGS, in baskets, boxes and bags, just
dec q. VIM. RAMSAY.
TXTRA FINE MALAGA GRAPES at
b. dec S KAMSAY'S.
SWEET CIDER and Champagne Cider just
y received by u,on aoo
DRIME FACTORY CHEESE for sale by
L dec K. B. La SON q co.
JAMAICA SPIRITS, Santa Cruz and Now
u England Rum for ssle by
dec K, b. La VISION q W.
DAISINS of all grades st very low prices al
! NEW CITKON and Messins Lemons just
~ received by o,,o.v
doc u. w u. VA
A ORE and FISHERS MlNCE
n MEAT Just rereivel by
nov Is JIG % r. Div
CENUINE SCUPpERNONG VINE AT
oct II p0' GEO. McBUENEI SON.
NEW COOKING PRUEE&.
One hogshead OF
PRIME QUALITY
just received BY w y,,,o,x
dec Z u. nj. f.aoioA
~uKISTMAS GOODS.
Mrs. 5. K. SNYDER
Ha. on exhibition tina tnost beautiful aid con
plete assortment Of
bI&
ever oftsrad for saie in this city. ADD eAtsncs =
cordial invitation 10 l. to call at No. Z south
Fairfax street, and examine them before gong
To the dollar stores and the auctions dec1--"
CURRANTS. ClTRON, Prunes and Fig I
~ for sale By
dsct5 h T. LIE H~O" we
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18

PERsoNAL.-Amoug the strangers in the
city to-day was Mr.. Charles j. Wise, formerly
of this city, but uow of St. Louis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18

ACCIDENT AT THE LONG BRIDGE.-John
Wells, one Of the bridge hands, was Knocked
ioto the river at the south draw Of the Long
Bridge, on Saturday, BY the rcbou6a OF a lever,
He was rescued from drowning, but had one OF
his ribs broken and is injured internally. lie
was carried to Washington % a train
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18

The finest remedy We have ever used for
bruisc or sarain is L2adbcater's Ilubricatinl
I.iuimcnl. II gives Instant relief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18

FISH ISspEcroR.-Th Governor has re-
| appointed Col. W. a.. Stewart, Fish lnspec-
tor for this port, eu appointment that will give
general satisfaction to all concerned 10 tho fish
ing business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18

Sweet rcrosc enjoyed by those who take d.
Bulls Cough Syrup. 1t s0oths disturbed Zee
logs brought en- by u cold, and positively cure
coughs, sore throat, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18

CoLoRED So~DALIrY.-An ovent OF cous'de'
rsble interest took place. after Vcspefs' Jester.
day evening, in ST. Mary's church, being the
institution of o Sodality, composed entirely OF
coIored neopla of the congregation. ThcSodaiity
il The fruit of the jealous work of Rev. \. +.
Heating, the popular assistant pastor OF the
ehurcb. a1d is composed OF twenty-five mem-
hers. of both sexes. John L. Parker is project
Of the males, and Mrs. Jane y. Crouch OF the
females. The Sodality holds itsmsctiags every
Sunday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18

ACCIDENTAL SHooTIN0.-At all early hour
on Saturday night Mr.. Martin Miller vent into
the store Of Samuel Bernheimcr, On the corner
of King and Lee streets, to purchase q plst9'.
Several were shown him, one Of which Nh.
Berpheimcr loaded to explain its qualities.
Mir. Miller picked up tue loaded pistol, and by
some means it was discharged, tie ball cnto'-,
;nr Bernheimcr's body q little TO the right OF
the stomach and i~nficting q painful "oura;
Drs. French and Lewis attended the wounded
man aud pronounce his injuries slight, the ball
still being 10 him, but there being no evidence
of any vital organ having been touched.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18
dec -
" GOODS .

HOLIDAY GOODS.
ENGLISH, FRENCH, WESTINpIA, MED.
ITERRANEAN AND AMERICAN
GOODS FOR THE boil.
IDAY TRADE.
Malaga Grapes, Raisins, London layer, loose
Muscstel, Valencia layers, in half, whole and
quarter boxes, Mat and Sultsna Seedless, layer
Figs in 2 ID, 4 ID AMI 10 ID boxes, Figs iii fancy
baskets, Apple, Peach, Pear and Plum Butter,
finest Leghorn Citron, Lemon Peel. Zsnte Cur
rants, Almonds, Pec.ns, English Walnu.s F!!'
berts and Palm Nuts; Genuine English riun1
Pudding, the most delicious article ever offered
to the family trade. Preserved Canton Gingerln
u and 5 ID jars; Dry jgt Stem stem Canton nsric G1n Piak In
Sardines, Queen Olives, fine French and Italian
Gil. Italian S oil, Italian tall ss and sT ill.,: Maa Gs5osd|
Fruits and Vegetables the best brand, Havana,
Oranges and Malaga Lemons. We are selling
at low figures, and would advise those who IN
tend purchasing to buy at once and not run tht
risk Of the present advancing tendeneey OF the
market. GEO. McBURNEY &SON,
Fine G~rocers. No. 16G s. ITO King st
dec aim Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18

HOLIDAY PRESENTS-I have just added
IL largely to my stock Of Fancy Goods many
articles suitable for Holiday Presents. Scaris
of all kinds, Jewelry, Linen Handkerchief in
boxes, Collars. Cuffs, &C., Perfumery and Toilet
Articles, Silk Hsndkerchiefs and Cravats. Kid
and Castor Gloves. Special attention is called
to my stock of Kid Gloves. as it is undoubtedly
the largest and best assortment ever offered IN
this city. Also Sleeve Buttons, Scarf Pins,
Necklaces, Chains, Charms and Studs, Travel
ing Satchels, sc. My stock is varied, ard caa-
not be enumerated in an advortisemcnt. The
public are invited to call and examine.
dec IA G. G. BERRY, Y King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18

S~UpERcEDEAs AWARDED. In the Court ol
Appeals, at Richmond, on Saturday, 10 The
case Of Smith vs. the city of Alexandria. a su
nersedeas was awarded. Councilmau Michael
Smith, of the Sd Ward, sued the city for $500
damages for injury done his property By lm,
nerlect drainage at the corner of Queen aud
Patrick streets. Tho Corporation Court d,s'
missed the suit, which now, however, VIII De
sried hy the Court of Appeals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18

appo1NrMENr.-Mr. Francis /. Marbury,
Of this city, has been appointed Paymaster OF
the Virginia Midland Railroad. Mr.. Marourg
is a young gentleman Of fue at,alpmentS, cour.
teous and attentive 10 business matters, and
his appointment will be received with much
qualification by his many friends 10 this city.
lie will doubtless make a faithful and et1clcnt
cmi,ar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18

PLEAD GuILTY.-Charles Il. Tigs''s' ALIAS
Marshall, the negro burglar, who broke 'rto
nud robbed several houses in 'his city has
pleaded guilty in Washington to i've inalc'-
meuts for burslarics committed there. lie was
sentenced on Saturday TO se7cn years iInprs'
opment on the FIRST indictment, aud sentence
was deferred on the others, the punishment 81
which would reach over thirty years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18
LOCAL NEWS.

NEhTHER 1ROBABlblIlES.- HuT DCpUiG
meut, Office ofthc Chief Signal Officer, Wash
ssgton. ID. g., Dec T. Is, l876-l0:30 a. ~
For the Middle States threatening weather
and snow or rain during the rest OF Monday,
uortheasterly to southerly winds and falling
barometer on the coast, followed during the
night by colder, northwest winds and rlslDe
barometer
THE R1vEa.-rho hopes of q speedy re-
sumption CT navigation cherished by river men
I'D to Saturday last have been %disappolnt-
ed by the change Of weather. During Sat
urday uight the river was frozen from bank
to bank with quite a thick coating OF ice. On
Saturday evening the schooners Rhoda Holmes
and Belle Halliday were toWed up to George.
town, and the schooners Wa. II. keDzle and
Mary Standish lowed down FROM that CITY TO
this port. This morning the schooner w. d.
Van Bruut, which has been lying here tor seY-
eral days, was towed up to Washington, and
the sohoouers Murray Vandiver aud Virginia
iIawley started for Georgetown. The steamer
John w. Thompson, from Cone river, which
was duo here last evening, did not arrive until
about noon to-day, having laid over last night
at Ouantico. She reports the ice as very heavy
from Indian Head up to this city. Her pas
sengers we're landed mere and forwarded to
Washington over the railroad. After landing
her freight she proceeded to Washington. and
will probably make her regular trip to morrow.
The Thompson also reports a large three mast,
ed schoober ashore ut the White House, and
10 want Of a tug. The steamer Theodore
Weems, of the Baltimore line, started 90 her
return trip at noon to-day. The Lady OF the
Lake also started on her regular trip to Nor
folk this afternoon. The steamer Express
came up the river 90 Friday as Tar as Liver
pool Point and transferred her passengers to
tho Theodore Weens, aud returned to Baltl-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18

THE WEAruER.-The weather Of Saturday
uirht was intensely cold, and the channel OF
the river which had become almost free OF ice
was again frozen ever. The wind was quite
high and pedestrianism very disagrecab!e, the
dust Aging ir clouds. Yesterday the weather
vas still cold, the thermometer remaining at
.wenty.si degrees above zero dlripg the day.
Before dsy, this morning, there was a fell OF
snow, succeeded by slcet, and later 10 1hc day
by rain, which coutiuGed until about onc o'clcct,
when there vas aootier snow aquall. Walking
this morning wasuol Only disagreeabie, but even
dangerous, Dying to the ice and slcct on the
sidewalks, and most persons, who were obilged
to be out, took the middle of the streets. THIS
afternoon the snow still continued with no APP
pcaraucc of n change Of weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18
H0 odd,lSA 1875
CHRISTINA AS PRESENTS
DOIISl DOLISi from | ct TO So,

OIITSIOI III 40 I DHIN ID 7
DOLLSl DOLLSi from l ct to So.
The undersigned has lust returned from the
North with q full line OF Holiday Goods, con-
sisting Of: Wax and China Dolls, Doll Heads.
Bodies, &C., Rocking Horses, sleighs, Wagons.
Trees, Pocket Books, Motto Frames, Toilet
Sets, Vases, Cups and Saucers, Gard Baskets
and Cases, Scrap Books, Bohemian Ware in
new and beautiful designs. Psrlor Croquet Scts,
Toy Bureaus, Trunks and Work Boxes. HiS
stock of the above goods has been carefully Sc
lected, and will BIO sold at the lowest cash prices.
dec IA G. g. BERRY, II King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18

pAkEE and other brands Of Old Rye Whls-
- key, Pot Sherry and Madeira Wine, al
ways oh h7ad 81 tho Cd stand, 22G King st.
cetl1 x. W. AVERY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18
BY TELEGRAPH.
FROM WASHING CON.

Specinl Dispatches to the Gazette
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18

A PPLE BUTTER, in largo and small tubs
n for sale by
dec IA DAF4 y II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18

FIREs.-An alarm of fire was sounded abou'
aine o'clock on Saturday night, caused bY the
burning out OF the chimney Of a house on the
west side Of Fairfax street, near Queen, occu'
pied by a coiored mao named VIM. Diggs, as
a barber shop. The Fire Departmeutrespond
cd promptly, but their services were not oeed.
ed. Owing to the high wind prevailing, and
the bright fame emitted IRAN the burning
chimney, thcro was considerable alarm III The
neighborhood.
About two 0 o'clock yesterday morning there
gare cries OF FIRE from the direction OF tishtowp,
but "a no light could be- seeo and the cries died
out Immediately, the Department did not come
ont, It was afterwards ascertalped that the
alarm was caused by slight fire in Devils Row.
No damage done. ,
The alarm about a quarter OF eight O'Clock
this morning, was caused by the discovery, OF
smoke issuing from under the caves OF Mrs,
Henry Daingerfcld's residence, on the corner
of Prince and Columbus s,seats, The Hydrau-
hon engine and reel responded, tbs ether COM
uapies not deemipg the alarm sufficient tos
eomipg OUT. The cause of the smoke was dis.
covered to be defective hue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-18

CUTTING AFRRAY.-A fight occurred in the
alley back Of tie Wharf Mission Chapel Oh
Lee street, this morning, between " negro
.aen uamed John Cole and John Stubs, IN
the course Of which the latter cut the former
on tie mouth with an axe, nod was, IN turn,
cut on the back Of the head with q hatchet.
The parties, neither OF whom vas seriously IN
jured, were arrested aud carried before the
Mayor. when. 10 default of the payment OF I'VE
dollars fine, they were sentenced TO give each
other twenty lashcs. Stubbs whipped Coic'
but when the %latter's turn came to return the
compliment he positively refused to do so, say,
ing that he was nc South Cato!lna Niger
aud did 60: know how to VIII? 9 man. Aitcr
being threatened with Imprisonment, however
he agreed to try and gave has late opponent a
very light whipping.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1876-03-22
Probate Court.

HARVEY TIIrEN. Jude Ma. CHASE. Register
The following business was transacted
ir the PrObttc Court Of the District Of
Washington, during the week ending
March 20;
March It. j G.. Smiths cstate-admin-
istration account allowed. Geo. II. Wells
c>tate-A W. Nelson. administrator Ed
win Bruce and Michael Jackson, appraisers
and commissioners. Hiram Cartoons es-
Northumberland account allowed and
assignment and dividend made.
March 16 Minors McCrillis' guardian
ship guardian account allowed. A. ID.
and J. +. kimball's guardianship Henry
G.. Wells, guardian.
March Il. y. e.. Colburns estate-C
| C.. Perry, trustee. account allowed, trustee
resigned and w. 5. Abbott appointed. v
w. Eale's estate administration account
referred to April i.
March IS. Laura Wheelock's estate
administration account allowed and decree
made.
March 20. Joseph Moore's guardianship
guardian account allowed.