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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-19


Tb;s ;mnroyement consists in the suspension of the
whole seat by two springs similar to asgig spring.
which being screwed the back part or tfe cate OF
the saddle iron bar, forming the sweep Oh
the cantle thus preserving from receiving any INJURY
bya horse rolling in the saddle, and making the sauue
tree more firm than It would otherwise be, which can
not fail to give ease to both horse and ridera frame al
so enters the back of the cane, calculated 10 raise tue
yalce or Portmanteau and keep entrey clear OF the
horses back-ths can be put on or removed IN mo-
ment. Gentlemen DESTROYS OF further eAPiaha.lo arc
inyited to call at the store and examine the model
Persons out of the District wishing to purchase the pa
tent right will be dealt with liberal terms on aPp
cation above.
In order to prove to the public the superiority OF
,be saddles they have given few extracts of letters
from those who have them In use-anong whom Is the
late President of the United States
+ G. Prettyman: Sir,-I find, on trial of your Pa
ent Spring Saddle, that it corresponds with the view
you have taken OF It JAMES NoH>noH'
Oak Hill, JULY 7ih, 1926
r. G. Prettyman & Col find your Patent Spring
Saddle to be far superior to any have ever tired;
ARlSS BUCKNER.
gxbr,rn, Loudoun Gu. Va.Juty 17th, 1926.
From the u S. agent of the Patent Office.
r. G. Prettyman & Co.. Gentlemen,-This evening
ia the first time that have mounted my horse SINCE
received this elegant specimen of your ipgenuity
is so easy that were to ride few hours on it, think
itprobabeI should fall asleep. admire not only the
invention but the materials and particularly the work
manshp WILLIAM IHokNloN.
TPashington City, June 10th, 1896.
t. g. Prettyman: Sir,-l have used your Patent
Spring Saddle for time past, and can say 1t IS the
aciest that have ever used and cam agreeaby to my
Judgment ON experience, in confidence recommend 1t.
DANIEL KENNEDY.
Charles County, Did. July Sth, 1926.
We. the subscribers citizens of Alexandria, have
used T. G. Prettymans Patent Spring Saddle, and Ind
S easier thar any we have tried.
JOHN HOOFF.
A C. CAZENOVE.
]. H. RUNNELLS.
II, on 3m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-19
Patent. Spring Saddle.

IN G. PRETTYMAN s. Co. return their thanks to
81. the public in general, for the liberal encourage
thsv have met with since their commencing bu,
snes, which they hope merit by being well assorted
with the best articles heir line' at moderate prices
at their store, at the
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-19
Rheumatism and GOut.

Benjamin Moronge 4 Sons Medicated Oil Silk.
HUMANITY requires to proclaim to the public an
orders. but particularly the Govt, Rheumatism, and
Colds Many thousands have been cured of these ter
rble diseases both in the United States and France;
and as many highly able and respectable physicians OF
this city wish to give justice to TRUTH they have deli
vered the following
CERTIFICATE:
Nec- York, Esd Rug. 1920.
nPThe vanished silk manufactured by NJ. Morange
& Son, is capable of being applied with great advan
tage in many cases of Govt. rheumatism, Chronic, en-
Judgements and stiffness the JOINTS and indurate
elandular ,umors: and in some is preferable to
any other remedy with which we areacqualnted
lSigned
Wright post. d. John Watts, un. NJ. D.
Alex Fl Stevens, NJ D. r. S. Nissan, nj. d,
David Hosack, NJ D. w. g. S. Macneven, MD.
John Nelson. NJ D. Edw. Delafield Nj. d.
Felix Pascais NJ d, DR.. Valentine Mott,
SamuelL. Mitchell, M. D.
To be had at the Drug Store OF JOHN L. HdHRS
sole aren't for Alexandria. march SO
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-19
~. o. Sugar, Coffee, etc


SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RECEIVED
AA HHDS. New Orleans sugar
~ 90 bags green coffee
80 barrels first proof Baltimore whiskey
$50 do Carolina and Suffolk tar
Leiper's and CARROTS Philadelphia manufactured
Scotch snuff in kegs
IN STORE
Brdport shad and herring seine Irvine
Cotton do do do
Cordage of all sizes
Turks Island, Ground Alum and American salt
Sacks Liverpoolblown do
Hhdsmolasses, bags pepper
Chests and half chests Gunpowder, Imperial and
Young Hyson Tea
Bags allspice, boxes mould candles, shoe thread
Barrels glauber salts, kegsrace ginger
Salt petre in kegs, superior Cognac brandy
Jamaica spirits, Antigua do
Dupont's Brandywne gunpowder, shot
Kegs nails, ofall sizes, do chewing tobacco
Teneriffe and French Madeira wine
FAMILY FLOUR
Loafand lump sugar, sc. together with many other
articles all of which be sold on reasonable terms
apr ~ GEO: COLEMAN
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-19

VNHE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that
Il he has taken out license for
Vending Horses,
and that he will offer for sale Tuesdays and Satur
days, at o'clock, in each week, at the Team-Boat
Hotel, Horses of various descriptions He will always
be prepared to attend to the calls of his friends at any
other tme-haVing good stables for the accommoda
ton of Horses, persons wishing purchase may gen.
orally be supplied at private sale.
june VIM B. STUART.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-19
a FRESH Rice.
70 WHOLE and 10 half tierces fresh Rice, landing
lU this day and for sale by
aug8 II. !. l. w -
Coach Making
". &. PREYTYMAN,

vvTJsHES to inform his customers and the public at
w large that he still continues the above business
in all its various branches, at his old stand on Pit
street. between King and Cameron Streets ana mas on
hand and for sale,l rrlse,
new and second hand, which he will sell low Tor Cash
Also repairs done in his line at the shortest nocs ana
in the best manner All orders thankfully received anu
promptly attended to.
FOR RENT,
ua The Store now occupied by Mr. Brent & Co.
EEa on King street, between Royal and Pitt Streets
and possession given the 9TH Sept next Apply as a
ahove july.28
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-19
Dry G0oAs

JUST RECEIVED BIZ THE 5l9SG2RPp
Irish linens and lawns
Cloths and cassimeres
Cambrics and ginghamc
Brown, bleached, and coloieo coTaGs,:c c9as,
Brussels carpet
Brown and bleached drillings
With MANY other articles I'll of whici IN b. 81,
cheap. rob h-t' &"RRI
0pposits Jonathan Bptcte' IS :art,o-, g,..
july 81
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-19
REMOVAL

NAMES c. BARRY has removed to the ST. store iately
d occun;ed nv Mr. Nehemiah Carson, on Kingstreet.
next door to the store of Messrs. McCrea K Co. and
the Washington Tavern, and has just received very
general assortment of new and beautiful
SPRING and SUMMER
GOODS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-19
James w Scots.

South YES. Corner Of King and Fciriacssreeis ho,,
received. ~
Black bombazine, A and re irish line..
Superfne and common calIcoes
Caroline plaids, null and Jscoac% nGcs45
Silk, worsted and cotton hcsiefF
Cause and plain ribands
Canton grapes; linen camofics
Spittlefeld hdkfs.; Scotch nners
Domestic plaids, stripes, &c. &c.
Which are offered for sale at reduced pncv: N,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-19
Cheese. Rice, etc.

~ AOOSOe ASAOOt
Z, CASKS Cheese. tierces Rice, IS dozen Brooms
~ o0 boxes hard yellow soap
kegs salt petre
so lbs nutmegs
Q bbls ground ginger
boxes starch
also asupply of good Porter and Ale-receivcd and
II, sale by CoHAGAN & WHITTLE
WHEAT, WANTED.
Ihe highest market price viii be given for good
new WHEAT. July 20
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-19

JOHn 3t2iiE| ~
hi
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-10-07
FEMALE BIOGRAPHY.
CHARACTER OF SOPHIA.

CHARACTER OF SOPHIA,
Ebahr~e of II,morcr n,tt dcIard H,1.c<y Of IN.
Bf3ah Ihro4c. by let ot Paiiamynt, .hua i,
170l.
Shc was a woman OF uncommon beauty aud
Of a masculine understanding At The ace Of IS.
Sic possessed all The >igeur Of youti Sept as
firm a b vonn@ Lady, ami had MOI wrnkl, in
her iaar, nor one tooth out Of her head She
read "hont sprrlaclcs. and was constantly en-
r!oyed- The chairs OF The presence chamber
were all embroidered with her OWL hands. as
also the ornaments OF the altar Of the electoral
chapel. She was great walker and generally
spent two orthrcc hours daily in pcrambulating
the garden and pleasure grounds about Herrn
hausen. She possessed great general knowledge.
and was HE firm friend and protector Of the
learned men oil her day She was the first 10
discover the 4raiV~ Of the immortal Lch-
niU; and hor luW4irencc and condesccnsion
attached that philosopher 10 her court during
the greater part o. Ai> lie, Her most hanrv
i'''!r "r'c s..aa. II i.s 80 .v: and She too1
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-10-07
10 MISS /.

YES! VIII ,trai ron the world. ami moi 4
hJIi,i,a@ tor@ir shnli tell where ;li.--arho
>itl net nue., As Whisper my hiding place
Nnii'g 4y Imagination 10 pant il az q little sun
4.lt cottage 81 the SIDE u 4 romantic hl.--do>t
tI,u ti.jnk | viii have love ana friendship
|cl"od me? No, thcy ,hall he my companions
~ solitude, for they VIII SIT down and Use up with
mc IN the amiabc form Of my l,---. We
VIII hc Is merry and as innocent a our first pa
I.nt7 in Paradise. before the arch iiend entered
That ndcscribalIc scene
The kinds.st affection, will have room to shoot
and expand IN our retirement and produce such
fruit as madness, ana envy. and ambition, have
always killed iii the tul Let the human ten
pest and hurricane range at a distance, the de
ISOLATION is beyond the horizon of peace My l..
has seena Polyanthus blow IN Dccembcr-sone
friendly wall has sheltered it from the biting
wind. No planetary influence shall reach US,
bat that which prcs'es and chcrl,hcs the sweet
Isl flowers. God preserve US! How delightful
This prospect in idca' We will build and We
viil plant in cur own way->implicity shall not
be tortured by art-We Will learn by nature how
70 live, She shall be our Alchyni>t, 10 minge
all the good Of lie INTO one salubrous draught
The gloomy family Of care and dstrust shall be
banishcd from our dwelling. guarded by the
Kind and tutciar drity-wr VIII sing our choral
songs Of gratitude, and will rejoice 10 the end Of
our pilgrimage
| ut tA u tO IN
90 for society l. STFR\E
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-10-07

in the s4th year Of her age her death made d
considerable alteration in the state Of parties il
Eng land, and gave new lisor and tirmncss to
the friends Of the Flcctor, Who on the death CT
Queen Anne assembled the throne Of England
The portrait Of The Princess, it is worthy of re-
mark. bear, a striking resemblance to some OF
the earlier portraits of George The Fourth
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-10-07

The plllanthropic Howard was blessed with
a wife of sinsuIarly congenial disposition On
settling his account one year, he found balance
in his favor, and proposed 10 lis Wife to spend
tie money on visi, to the metropolis, for their
qualification $ What a beautiful cottage for !.
poor man might be built with that money" wa.
her bcncvolrntrcply The hint was immediately
taken, and the worthy couple enjoyed that great
est Of all qualifications, the satisfaction of hay
ing done good for lis own sake
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-10-07
LITERARY REVIEW.


TT 7''77'0''5
me LONDON Literary Gazette contains an extend
ca ''o''ce o. INC o'es sanctuary recently pub
Ns''e' '''' Spe'h' OF II III Terms OF the highest
1rr eo.'' ,'" ''p'' '''e se'''"e''S presented
.,s ,1. o 1,IaI ' ~ ,lI''.s '''',' e'oo-
g. ,nch ann,';no ,,oatr s,,,s, WIZ
ana e.o,n, e ''ao
throughout Mrs uem,n,s s,r'ns ~ r, 49,,
the wonder Of herscx, IS the dcrht of M. o,. ,
England may justly be proud Of her, As the SEMI
ments Of the editor Of the Gazette are ia uniso,.
VIII our o"n, we Shall copy them, anncying 4 few
extracts from the work itself that our adc"s ma
have an opportunity Of forming then own opinions
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-10-07

in science, and IN the PRONUNCIATION Of his well
mcftc'l fame She spoke ive languages 50 well
that by her accent it was doubtful which was
'''' "'''' 'on5ue- ne 10" pu'r'l' me Ger
man ''' i'i''h' f'hc' ana f'hsi'si'' were all
'i"''f i''''lli'r 10 h'f' ana she would discourse
foreigners nave ever attained. she mad" the
Jaws ana constitution OF England her peculiar
SH'''E' from lfle moment i became probable that
N''' '"'5h' "' 'aAed to tie throne ; AMI no one
oh'''S'oo' uaN better.
: IN" had a genus says her hosraphor.
equally turned for conversation and business,
mat rendered her not only the dti'sht and orlfa-
hlehl OF count hAl ahie 10 manage and sup
l'of' It's interests. he greatness OF her soul
pore cqhh PToHorti9h 10 her illus|rouS Firth
ana 'ie eN"i'eH station winch She titled but
"","' was tempered WIN SO much sweetness
anu 'l'''i'i'S' ula' 'Ne uo'F 81 those hcio" h'F
oerAiHc an one WIN 'hFir pleasure. Inc know
''''5e u h'f virtues added 70 The Iu>tre q her
"'''N' "iu rtSl'ec' gre" upon lahila2'E' 10
oHt c'eF gave loef'es WIN pc'tef grace or
oo'l'" 'c' "i'hout reserve 70 greater advantage;
an" 'hF ac'ed hcTpart 70 admiration as a daus'i-
ter OF England and mother OF Germany
Her Wit wa, sprightiy. curious, and surpris-
ing; her judgment soft and penetrating found
cd on the best maxims of rcadngan study, and
corrected by observation and experience. No
Il I>s,II
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-10-07

jte following letter j, sad to be from Tie Nemora-
hle pen OF NE feeling, but eccentric, LAS SOC
~ruHNL:
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19

The following articles relative 10 Bolivar. South A..
ca, &c. are from the Providence Or. I) Journal Ir
circumstances related Of Bolivar, be correct and -,
not believe that the respectable Editor of the ,o
would publish them without having tho most sats,osu
proof OF their truth, let him no longer be cale1 ~
e Washington of South America" 1t would be nr0
ton Of the name of the Father Of our Republic.
Marriage CorenaM.-All the papers have b.,.
circulating the fashionable gossip, that Miss A,cn
IA Hart, of the United States, young ady lno oo
we beevc,) beautiful in person, amabIe and 49,. sv
plished in mind, has entered into F." co,.onost =
marriage" with President Bolivar, (pronounced NJ
leevar, accent on tho second syllable) The So~,
American Liberator, aged AZ. The TACT that a MAJ,
rlage IS IN contemplation between these parties ma,
be true and we know it to have been so stated H.
near relative OF the lady, to friend. VIVA, is u,0
ally tchominaled an engagement, probably .,;s
between them, though there seems 10 have b.,n :.
her an ndtlicacy in giving currency throuoh IL.
newspapers to such an anticipation, until consr,,
mated But what Is mtant by this contrac, ~ -.
venant Of marriage" There are no prtIn inss-
ceremonies, thai We heald Of in That conn,,1
of beiiothng, or sfhsncinY future bi,d,. II -.
Catholic form o! service he adopted (tba heinz hs
religion OF Bolivar, IL bic have any religion ubst
is most probable from The Circumstance lha, pro,
eslan pres could not be very readily found ,nlss.
of marriage previous to the actual ceremony is nm
founded. A Catholic priest will buckle ,be canM
dates tor malrmony together without even n,th.
cation or license. lie asks questions but for ,h
fee. We auspect this notion oil d covenant Of mar.
riage has grown out Of Iomance. and is borrov,d
tom the customs o! chivalIy or the practice Of row.
al families, where The future wife was solemnv ,G
anced by, or hetrothed to, her expected husband.
ceremony that sometimes took place while The mar.
lies were in The cradle.
1t is TO be presumed Bolivar is as yet loo mpeb
OF republican to adopt this royal mummery unless
he also means 10 be married by proxy, another roys
prerogati,e.
There Is one preliminary covenant we trust las
been entered into, without which we Should r,rrr
~ see the dehcacy ot an American lady sacr,6epd
even 10 so brilliant an alliance as that OF The b.s
tor OF one half OF the New World we mean ne
remptoly dismissal oI the wife o an English officer
who has so VIGOROUSLY followed Bolivar hiCuphou.
he country in the disGraceiul capacity Of bis aid
10 be sure such matters do not uffcnd the moral
srnse oil the people oi the South, as they would of
Norh America; but until this stain is cleared from
itom the escute heon Of BoIi,srs repustion let the
sacred aprellaion of Washington oil the Sou,hnsy
er Lc o9nd associa cd with his name
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19

above AZ, ceches; but they were refused with dis.
pleasure. Firmly convinced Of the advantages OF
sechcs, mplored him to allow me TO use them.
He answered, i" will not leave me; ! will not be
distu bed do not torment me: know very well
what hurts me or does me good ask only repose,
solitude and tranquility. trust to the will of the
Almighty and to my constitution"
At O'Clock, his Majesty sa, up. contrary to the
advice oil his physicians. and tainted He soon re-
covered, and various medicines we're offered, but
the imperial patent would not take drop gram.
Nov. Is. (27 N 81 Symptoms very bsd-pulse
100 Her Majesty the Empress ordered me to an
nounce to the monarch his approaching emo. His
Majesty asked " Is it come TO that!" Al in the
morning, his Majesty took the Sacrament now at
he reques, Of his Confessor, and convinced OF his
danger, he was willing 10 take medicine; but, alas
il was TOO ale. The doctor details the applications
which he made. HIS Majesty pulled oil the mus
tard pasers as soon as they began TO draw
Nov % 90 and so The disorder continues its
progress
Dec l. at 50 minutes after 10 O'Clock in the
morning, his Majesty expired.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19
TIE EMPEROR ALEXANDER.

The .ailgemeinp lettings, of the l7rh and 18Th
July, contains long account Of the sickness and
death Of his Monach translated from the original
Latin OF oi JHmss "g!te' his Majrsty's physician.
The Emperor reiused medicine icr several days
He had particular objection leeches, and refused
them Tor 'wo days after they were prescribed
Nov. IA The Doctor began to tear fever. lis
Malesly got up and 'haved himself. He then a,
tempted to speak some words. in which certain
confusion Of IDEAS was perceptib!e He desired 10
speak to aud SAID my friend. what an action
what rightiui action y This ate of mind con
tinued about minute On preceding day he
said to me- wish you to direct your attention par
tcula'ly to my nerves, Tor they are in great disor
der" replied, !" ! believe this happens to Sover
eigns more frequently than to other men, Hi
Majesty answered sand in these times | have
more than ever, reason to experience this'
There was positive indication of danger exec pi
continued and heavy sleep. l wished to use exter
sal applications Of mustard paste, blislcrs, and
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19
CULTIVATION OF SILK

The following CIRCULAR LETrER, recently ad
dressed the several Governors of Sta es and Ter
rilores, by the Secretary of the Treasury and the
QUERIES which accompanied il, are now made pub
c in hope that the latter, by being thus more widely
dfused may attract the notice Of individuals whom
they might not otherwise reach, and who, possess
ing b,th tia. ability and the disposition to supply, il
not all, portion Of the information desired, may
by so doing, fu'ther subserve the purposes OF the
Resolution Of the House OF Representatives, on
which the queries founded
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19
CIRCULAR TO THE SEVERAL GOVERN
ORS OF STATES AND TERRITORIES.
TREAsURY DEpAKTMENI


July 2otb, 1926. {
SlR A resolution was passed by The House oi
Representatives at the last session Of Congress,
which directs among other things. that the Secreta
ry oil the Treasury shall cause be prepared ell
dgeslcd manual, containing the bes: practical nof.
maiion that can be collected on he growth and ma
pufactute Of SILK adapted to the d ferent parts OF
The Union," copy OF which resolution beg leave
herewith to enclose that its entire blect may be the
more distinctly seen.
In determining upon tic means by which the in
formation aimed al in the clause OF the resolution
alb sc red may be obtained, none have occurred
liaely TO be efectual 10 address a communica-
ton &. The Governors OF The different States ard
Territories, asking their friendly instrumenlaty
and assistance | have, accordingly, the honour to
address myself 10 your Excellency, and to enclose
series o questions that have been dfawn up at this
Department, under the branch of the solution men
toned In taking tbs step, il is neither NY rxpec
tstinn nor wish to desulve upon your ExcelIency
any personal trouble bu' hope is entertained Thai
you NAV be able to command The means ot giving
to the questions direction by which the inormalio
which they seek may in some instances, and to some
xtent. ii not entirely, be obtained and when
ribuons ave thus obtained from all parts oi the
Union, il is confidently anticipated that the aggre
g'te Of in!orms'ion will be neither small in amou,
nor considerable in value. Several copies of thr
queslnHS are eHCioscu tlal you may DC enabled 10
trans NIT them to as many of the enlightened and pa
trotic citizens oil ------- whose practical pursuits
Or the couse OF whose Investigations, may have Gre
ated ability 10 answer them. as circumstances NAV
allow and although The fullest answers that may be
practicable would always be desirable, ii is hoped
'ha. no individual will abstain from answering, be
cause his answers could be full, or meet all the
questions propounded.
The only apology have to offer for asking the
good Offices Of your Excellency upon this occasion
is that it is Of public concern; and that what
ever information and light may be shed upon the
subject OF the Resolution Of the House, by the
course Of inquiry adopted, will, 10 the cod, be made
known to our common country, Cor the common
benefit.
Permit me, 10 conclusion, to add, that whatever
returns may be favoured with to this letter, will,
he IN season IL they reach the Department by the
lst DECEMBER, limit OF time the lurthest that can
he given, but which is ra her fixed upon, as it may
increase the opportunities oil making the returns ac
ceptabIe.
hive the honour to remain, with great respect
your obedent servant, RICHARD RUSH.
His Excellency -. G. vernon oil -.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-19
QUERIES

ihe House OF Representatives having at the last
Sess'nr o' Congress-, passed Resolution that the
!" Secretary OF the Treasury cause to be prepared
- well dResed Manual, containing the best pract
cal information that be cole, ted on the growth
: and manufacture oi silk adapted to he dlfferen MT
"parts OF the Union. containing such facts and OBJ
> servations 10 relation to the growth and manuiac
"ture OF silk in other countries as may be useful
and that the same be laid before Congress at the
" commencement Of their hegt session - The fol.
lowing Queries have been prepared with view to aid
IN obtaining, in part the means Of complying with the
Resolution. Answers to all, or any of them. are
respectfully invited, fom such enlightened aud pa
triotic citizens as may have it in their power to fur.
nsh them. The answers to be transmitted to the
Secretary Of the Treasury or before the first oil
December.
|. What efforts have been made 10 the State of
----, If any, and at what periods. of time
10 raise Silk
| Q Whence was TIE Silk worm obtained? Is this
insect native OF - -, and ii so in what re
spees does it differ, il in any. from the Oriental or
foreign Silk worm? Are there any varieties OF this
insect known in --------. Please describe what.
ever kinds there may be4
s. Does the Mulberry flourish in -
IN ITS dlterent varieties wha, soil suits it best is
the White Mulberry an indigenous tree? II not, ha:
ii been tcand TO thrive as we'll in the United State: