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Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-09-23
w1LNu1MGToM, DEL. FRIDAY, SEPT. IS, 1881.

nearly as 'tiplish as an Indians canoe,) and
proceeded 70 windward to ish for them. Upon
the appearance OF the mackerel the sharks be-
gan to disappear in pursuit of them, and this
circumstance made us less anxious about any
danger which we thought might possibly exist
in venturing among them in such frail vehicles.
In few minutes our hands on the quarter
deck informed us the mackerel seemed dispo-
sed to take the hook, "a thing they will some
times tail to do for whole days, although my
riads might be alongside and that they were
plenty. We Immediately quit working on the
whale, holsted our boats and proceeded to
windward'at different distances from the school,
ner, and after catching few fish the sharks
made their appearance again, and the mackerel
immediately fled. Wereturned on board, tas-
tened our boats, and proceeded to our work
again. In another hour the sharks had appa-
rently gone in pursuit of another shoal of fish,
and yet another still more hungry than the first
had made its appearance, and we Immediately
quit our whale work again. Here an eXpla-
nation may be due to some readers to account
for the propriety of our anxiety to improve
every moment to catch mackerel, the chief OBJ
iect OF our voyage. while they were alongside.
We had now been out nearly three weeks, and
had caught comparatively nothing In addi-
ton to this it is not generally known, that un-
like the cod fishing, it is no uncommon thing
for vessel to try the best fishing ground in
every direction for days, or even weeks. with
out getting enough to eat: still more--the same
vessel with common crew. could make up
load in six hours fishing allowing sufficient in
tervals to dress and wash them.
The crew of the vessel was in would catch
a wash-barrer minute, upon an average, with
a hungry shoal along side. Two of these wash
barrels make one packed barrel consequently,
20 minutes fishing a day, would, in twenty days'
give 300 barrels. so tbat every one mist see
the importance of improving every moment of
GOOD Gsh;nc Bnt 10 retn+n' we rroceefIed nc
before TO windward of the vessel in two dories
and moses boat.-one dorv next The schooner.
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-09-23

"He is king who fears nothing; he is king
who covets nothing" man has erected
in his own mind an independent sovereignty.
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-09-23
VOL. I,

OFFICE OF THE WILMINGTON EXPosIToR,
NEARLY OPPOSITE TO THE PosT-orFIcE.
). v. GIBBONS, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER.
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-09-23

The following interesting account of what
may almost be called miraculous escape from
death, has been handed to us for publication
by a, highly respected clergyman in neigh
boring town, to whom it was communicated by
one of his parishioners. The writer is very
intelligent and worthy man and of unimpeach.
able yeracity.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-19
Subscription 10 the Winchester and Potomac
Rail Road.

Subscription 10 the W1aehester and Potomac
Rail Road
WE'VE have been appointed commissioners
Wv to spen books at Martins burg TO re-
ceive subscriptions for capital stock in the
above company by letter Of Attorney from
the commissioners under the act Of Assem-
bly,.
We hereby notify the public that tho day
fixed for apeniug the books is .Msnday the 2Sd
of .May--to continue open until the Goth of
June iellswing-Isaae S Lauck, ESQ. viii
superintend the subscriptions at the store Of
Lauck & Stephen in Martinsburg
Capital 100000
. Shares, each S25 90
The charter requires one dollar on each
share TO be paid at the time of subscribing;
buS the commissioners have deemed it advi-
sable to dispense with that requisition--Ths
sum however mest be paid, when required,
by each memter--on due notice being given
Elisha Boyd. Il. e. Pend'eton,
Jsadc 8 IAaek, ID III Conrad.
e. J Faulkner,
May l9, 1891.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-19

III. X b. w. JEFFER SOW
EHAVE received. and are receiving at ,he;y
II IL store at Buukcr's Hill, a large and &c.
neral assortment of
NEW SPRING GOODS.
Their stock is larger this spring, and mare
general than they have ever heretofore kent.
or had the pleasure of exhibiting to the nuh,
lie II is comprised of goods Of every de-.
seription Fancy, Fashionable and su6slan-
tial--of English, French. India, German Sc
American and will he offered and ssld as
low, or as cheap, as can be sold by any es-
adjustment in the Valley. They invite a
call from all pcrsons--beiicvins that will be
pleased with the goods, aud with their prices.
Nav 40 1891.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-19


3 ? ALL ROAD NOTICE. Under autho-
4 = riiy of an ACT Of the General Assembly
of Virginia, passed on the 9Th day Of April,
1891, Incorporating company to construct
Rail Road from Winchester to the Potomac
River at or near Harpe,s Ferry, and autho-
rizing the undersigned, commissioners APP
pointed for that purpose, TO open books in
the town Of Winchester and at such Other
place or places as they should think fit, I
the eurpssc Of raising subscription to The
mount Of $500, 900 in shares Of twenty five
dollars each; NoTIoE is HEREBY GIVEN, That
under the superintendsnce OF Elisha Boyd
Isaac S Lauck, David ii. Conrad, Philip G..
pendleton and Charles j. Faulkner, books
will he opened at the store Of isaac S I.auck
in Martinsburg on Monday the Esd Of the
present month, and continue open until the
2oth Of June.
John X. Cooke, Henry NJ. Brent,
alfred Fl Po,ceH, john Gilkeson,
JOS H. She,rard, John NJ. Bronze,
.Ales. S Tfdbau, John HeiskeN,
He,tyu " Baker, Commissioners
Winchester, May 10, 1881.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-19

gave are authorized to announce 10 the
Voters of Berkeley, Hampshire, Hardy, JEFF
lerson and Morgan, that WILLIAM ARM
STRONG. Esq, viii be candidate for the
next Congress.
9E-We are authorised to announce to the
Voters OF Berkeley county, that Capt. LEVI
Genera Assembly of Virginia
a5sWe are authorised 10 announce to the
Voters OF Berkeley county, that CHARLES
JAMES FAuIKNLR, Esq win be candidate
for the next Geacral Assembly Of Virginia
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-19

LeetOwn and Middlsway, is between two &
tnree miles shorter than that by Martinsburg,
ana the road q better one in the winter and
spring.
The Committee win only add, that the
people OF Winchester and Frederick city are
50 abundantly supplied with mail and stage
accommodation, that there is no occasion in
Their Judgment to sacrifice the interests oil
Martinsburg and the county Of Berkeley, for
the purpose Of according TO them a saving Of
two or three miles 10 BOens bore, nor, we
are persuaded, do they desire it.
The Committee therefore, on behalf of the
meeting, and Of the people Of Martinskurg s.
the county Of Berkeley, respectfully ASK that
the state of things whicL existed three wear,
ago may be restored, and that they may a.
gain have the benefit Of continuous route
from boonsbore' 10 Winchester, by way of
Martinsburs, IN four-horss stages.
On melton Resolved, That the proceedings
Of this meeting, signed by the Chairman and
Secretary, be published in the Mar,insburp
Gazette, and that the Secretary be requested
to transmit copy of the same to the Post
Master General
On motion Resolved, that this m.etipg de-
now adjourn sine dis
ISAAC S. LAUCK, CAN,
CHAs JAS FAULKNER Sec'ru
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-19

NE ARSdAL's SALE.-Pursuant TO de-
AVN cree OF the Superior Court Of Chan
cery holden at Winchester, reRdeIed on the
29'h Noven Der, 1880. in the case John o.
Terrell, plaintiff. against the widow and heirs
Of Ignaiius o'Ferrcll, decd defendants. |
shall expose for sale, at public auction, be-
fare the door Of the court house in Martins
rig, Berkeley couaty, on Tuesday the IAN
ID, cf June nert. IL being count day. sub
ject to the dover Of the widow Of said I~-
Mathis OFerreil, deed. the following named
Lot asd parts sf Lots and Lands, to wit
Ons and three tenth acres Of LAND, near
Martnsburg, adjoining Gen. h. Boyd j. r.
Cooke, Esq and others, lying west of the
new read leading OF Martssblrg to Win
chesier--parts OF LOTS, Nos. 43, % and
is in the tewn Of Martinsburg, as laid down
in the plat OF said town, the buildings on
which, aud the ground on which they stand,
will be excepted, they having been sold un-
der former decree Of said Chancsry Court,
in the case Of the Mutual Assurance Society
against fire on buildings in Virginia against
the heirs Of said Isnatirs O'FeTrell, dee d.
and about 200 acres OF LAND, lying on Sir
Johns Ran, in Morgan county, adjoining
the lands Of John Sherrard, Barrett and g.
Tiers. Trans OF sALE-one third Of the
purchase money will be required in hand.
and the balance in tive equal payments Of
six and twelve months, with interest frsm
the day Of sale until paid. Ronds and good
personal security will be required Of the pur-
chaser to .ccure tho credit payments. Sale
will commence about IL O'Clock, a. m.
NATH'L SEWERS, pMw.op.
MAY 10, 1881.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-19
MARRIED.

On Apple pie Ridge, Frederick County, on
SUNDAY evening the eth inst , by the Rev j..
Il. Jackson, Benjamia W Jefferson, Of JefIer
son county Va now of Berkeley, TO Miss
Lucy Ellen Sample. daughter of Francis Sill
yer, ESQ. Of the above place.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-19
IYEw SPRING 4 SUMMER GOODS

NEW SPRING & SUMMER GOODS.
~ james g. Hiliasa ". Riddle inform
their friends aud the public, that they have
just received and finished opening, large
and wen selected supply OF
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,
OF every description, amsng which ara the
following articles: Super Blue, Black and
Brown Cloths, Summer Clsth and Brown
Camblet for coats, Vigonia, Rsuen and Me-
rno Casslmeres, white aud brewa Linen
drilling, Plain and Striped Satteea, Yellow
Nankln, Plttsburg Cord, Brs Denim s stout
Linens, Irish Linen, Linen Cambria. valen-
eia aud Marseilles Vesting. Gauze. Zephyr
and Adrianople Scarf. and Handk'fs, Grape
Royal, Grape de Leon and Pssgees, Black
Lutestring, Gre de Indies aud Satin Levaa-
the, Black and Changsable Gro de Naples.
usnze Ribbons aud Bonnet trimnlio Ks Cling
hams, Caiicoes and Cambrics, Lsghorn and
Dunstabie Bonnsts, together with general
assortment of Hardware, Queenswarc, Gre
ceres aad Stationery, all of which they re-
specifically invite their customers and the pub
nc to call and examine, as they will be sold
on accommodating terms.
Marhasburg. May 10, 1881.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-19
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN.

Va NiATa Superior Court " Chancsry, for
b the Winchester district, will be holden
at Winchester, on Friday. the 5th day af June
neat. by the Hon Richard r. Parker, Judge
Of the General Court. and Judge Of the Supe-
rior Courts OF Law and Chancsry Of the III
District and 18th Circuit. assigned by reso-
luton Of the General Assembly, 10 hold the
said Superior Court Of Chancery, Of which,
the Marshal Of the said court. the Sutops. g.
Counsel, and all others concerned, are 70.
quested to take notice.
BY order the said Hon Richard f. Parker.
May 10. 1891. DAN'L. LEE, OK.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-19

S..
Whols Ticket 500 Quarters s.
Halves 10 Eighths Q 80
- Packages OF IL tickets in this lottcrv.
contain all the numbers. from I 10 96 incln.
sivs) and must Of necessity draw at least ass
nett, with SO many chances Fer the capital
prizes. Those who prefer adventurinw in
this way can receive Managers certificate, Of
packages emitting the holders TO all they NAV
draw over ss5, the amount Of the small pri-
zes thus,
A certificate for package Of 10 wbelp
neks's may DC had Tor Sl55 90
A certificate Of IL half tickets for II SO
do ~ quarters do SO IS
do ~ eighths do 10 81
Tickets and shares and packages, may be
had in the greatest variety of numbers al the
office Of the Managers, Pennsylvania Avenue.
next door to Gsdsby's Hotel, Washington
City.
Orders from the country BY mail, pest paid,
OF by private hand, will receive the most
prompt attention., and the Register" con-
tanning an official account of the drawing for.
warded Immediately on its event.
9y.Address post paid)
YATES & Mcintyre, Managers.
Washington CITY.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-19
A GENERAL MEETING

ENRESH SUSQUEHANNA HERRING
Il just received and for sale by
May 10, 1881. TnOS G. SMITH.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-19

97~P,ice Of Flour in .Naiigsb1gg, s. so a
o OH CeorgctoWn, So 25--la giIerandria
50 28"5 S2-hl baltimore, IS 374a5 so
In Philadelphia, SIS 50 63s-M Nc York
70 l2a a 25--a Boston, IS 374- Otv req
ders triH see that Tie .Harhiasbmg market
maintains It's good prizes IN tas article u Flour.
When Die Opequaa Is cmaied, and free ma
elSdffon from ttis 10 ptetsect he Chsscpeaks
ahd Ono Canal, our farmers mag reasonably
calculate on oea mafhet becoming stu beiter.
Foreign Markets Price If j iosr nj Guay
n4,Gi. sll 12-h PesaamJucec, a!2.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-19

TEyOOLl!!--The highest price given fsr
w Wool BY w. T. COMPTON.
May 10, 1891.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-19

NEW SPRING GOODS The subscri-
AZ bers would inform their friends and Gus
TONERS that they have just returned from Bal
t'more, and are now opening very splendid
and generalassortment Of F.3SIIIO.N.3BLE.
STAPLE caa FANCY GOODS, all OF
which we are determined to sell at such pri.
ees as cannot fail to please.
WIN LONG s. Co. +
May IL, 1891.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-19

h BACON FOR SALE The subscriber
Els has 1000 lbs. of prime BACON, which
he will dispose of on accommodating terms
May 10, 1881. JACOB SWARIZ.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-19

HbENNYBACKER'S lRON.-A fun as
FL scrtment Of this justly celebrated IRON
just received and for sale at Bunkers hill. by
Il. & d. w. JEFFERSON. :
May 10. 1881.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-19

G Office -agreeaply to the Constitution
AZ stated meeting Of the mem bers Of the
'.naffi'asbusg Library .soeieiy," will he held
at The court house in Martin shurx. on Fri
day the 9th inst--The members are re-.
quested to be punctual in their attendance.
SEAMANS GARARD, !Sscu
May 10, 1881.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-19

We regret to mentien, fsays the ". York
Gazetts, the death Of Gurdon :. Munferd
Esq de expired on Sunday evening, in the
ootn year OF his age. Mr.. NJ. was one Of our
ihest esteemed citizens, and has performed
moss valuable part in the political drama Of
our country. He was ono Of DR. FrankIin's
SECRETARIES at Paris, while the Doctor was
negotiating with the French Government du
ring tae war oil Independence. lie was ma
ny years an upright and intelligent merchant;
ana distinguished member Of the House Of
representatives during Jsfierson's admiais.
tration.
we learn from thu Delaware Journal, that
on wednesday night, HUGH w. RircHlr.
h.sq the Postmaster at New Castle, fell or
ieaped from the third stsry window of his
nsuse 10 that town, and was instantly killed
re was supposed to have been asleep when
the accident occurred.
In rennsylVanla, handsome salt cellar
mas been made of SehuylkiIl csal It's polish
IS nearly equal TO that Of black sealing wax
u IS thought durable house may he made
OF blocks Of antarctic, and polished 80 as to
Truly this is 'he age of Improvement
VINO would have thought of coal salt cellars
-eu' csai hsuses! Well might MIR. Jeiler-
son say that he was century behind the
rest oil mankind in his calculations concern.
ing ingenuity and art.
How lovely and amiable is the exhibition
~ itr ale benevoleneel Charity is then no
eeu us brightest gtrmea S * appears in its
iairest form Two estimabe females in Albany,
IN humble circumstances, but with large be-
nevoieBt hearts, considering the condition Of
destitute children, determined 10 devote their
wheie time 10 their relief. They according
" opened an sylani, not merely for orphans,
out Tor Tie children of profigate worthless
parents. and also oi parents who, though not
worthless, were unable TO pay for them -.
lhey Changed 10 those parents who were a
Die topay, only so cents per week, fer board
washing and clOthins, others were received
gratis. They had not proceeded far, when
me ntiiity OF the project attracted public at
tent;on aud support. Donations flowed in
on Them, particularly from the Ladies Or
phan Society. The asylum is in flourish
ing situation, not yielding in usefulness to "a
ny other in the city.
we continue TO read paragraphs in the
papers concerningth the gold mines in onrcoun
try. Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia,
seem to be ''rcdoieuta with the precious me
tii. NO farther eff from us than Spottsylva-
ma end Orange, ia Virginia, companies are
busy al work Sin the bowels of the earth"
searching for gold When the mania has
had rs day, the honest farmers OF the Sou
them country will find ihat their best geld
ntines" are TO be found in good crops of corn,
wheat, and tobacco.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-19
SPLENDID EcTTuRY z.
$4,000 $50 WOOs
SEQ ,OOOO0 &c.
On Wednesday the i5tA Of jane, 1881,
No. rs, Extra, for 1891.
NEW YORK
CONSOLIDATED LOttfrr.
WILL BE DRAWN IN THE CIrr OF N. YoRr.
Containing the following

Sc No. pcrmutation lottery 5 drawn ballots
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-19

tits stated that MIR. Livingston, the new
Secretary OF State, has entered upon the du
Ties nl Lis nDinn
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-19

DOMESTIC GOODS, SHOES, HATS,
AZ &c.-3 A., 5, 4 s. "a Brewn Shirt
ins and Sheeting; 4. s,44&S 4 Bleach.
ed Mushns; 8 & Plaid and Striped OF
ton; * fancy and common check; 4
bedtlcking, Domestic Bingham; Pittsburg
Cord, Mexican Mixture, Rowan Cashmere,
Cotton Cashmere, French. Russian. Union
aad dsmestlc Drilling. Twilled Stripes, Nan
keen, Shambry, Lowell osaaburg. Table Di
ssper, Barlaps, Osaaburg and Tickienburg,
brown and bleacaed Irish Linen. Irish Sheet.
ing, Silk and Cotton Umbrellas and parasol,
Market and Work Baskets,
40 .uea's Eo3isS. Shoes (cheap) 40
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-19

The Superior Court of Law for this coun.
ty. commenced on Monday last, and is still
IN session. We learn that immediately after
the rising of the Court, Judge Parker will
call Special Terra, for the purpose Of ap
pointing Clerk
We understand that Mr. Thsmas White.
OF Hampshire. is appointed Clerk of the Su
perlor Court for Morgan ceunty-Mr. C.
Orrick, the old Clerk, declined the offer
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-08

prelty well understood before Judge 8. lett
Washington, that there must be change. as
regards the secretary OF State he bad no Ill feei
IN towards him; they had always been person
al friends Bat that officer had, 1t was general
ly understood. acquired an ascendancy over .''G
imbecie old man who filled the presidential
chair. Mr.. Van Buren, admits that his staying
in office would injure the reelection OF MS CHIEF,
Mr.. Eaton had, it seemed, been rather coercea
into office. The Secretaries of the Treasury anu
the Navy had withdrawn, because, as 1t appear
ed, the Others had taken it into their heads 10
resign Thus it seemed, that as they came IN as
So unit" they must 80 out as . unit lhe
lmbecility Of President would make an Amer
lean in foreign country, hang his head win
shame.
He spoke at some length Of the controversy
between Jackson and Calhoun lie thought
that every one who read the correspondence
would say that on one side there Was idiocy or
madness.
After some more renial Ks, in which he urged
the necessity Of union and sacrifice OF local
considerations ON The part Of the opposers OF the
administration, unless they were willing to SUBJ
nit 10 another four years government OF the pre-
sent powers-he concluded by an able ana just
euoeium on the talents and patriotism OF Henry
CLAW, and expressed his sincere wishes that he
might be elevated TO the Presidency.
Messrs. Ketchum Of New York, and Coch-
ran Of Osweeo were appointed 20 wait on Ste
phen Van Rensselaer, to ascertain whether he
would accept of the appointment OF delegate to
the national convention.
The committee soon returned and reported
that Gen. Van Rensselaer, had stated that he had
formed determination not again to enter into
public life: that his best wishes were with the
cause in which we were engaged, but yet that he
mist decline the honor conferred on him.
Then, on motion Of Mr.. Brush OF Duchess,
PETER r. PORTER was appointed in bis place.
The following persons were appointed as dele
gates from The different congressional districts Il
represent this state in the Convention at Ba!ti'
more.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-08
James .. GunneN. Nj. D.
DENTIST.


ID ESPECTFULLYi informs the citizens md visitors
IL of Alexandria that he my be consulted at DR..
H. Clagett's Hotel on the fr,t and third WEDNESDAY
in every month, from o'clock N. until 2rm
Alletters addressed to DIR q. at his Office between
the United States Bank and the Presidents House.
Washington CITY, or lett at 5ir 2,getrs HOTEL Alex
andria, will be punctuslly attended to.
jan 1;-entf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-08
-gseS

We have received from friend, a small pamph-
let on th> SUNDAY Maj! question. with request
to publish it. We had thought that this question
had, for the preseutat least, been settled, and 1t
is certainly not wish or intention to revive It's
discussion sufficient Tor the day Is the EVIL
thereof"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-08

MUSEUM
Open daily, from 10 to ~, H.. and from to SPIN
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-08

P0im Leaf Hais.-This description OF hats.
which have recently come into extensive use III
this city ard elsewhere, are manufactured to 4
surprising extent in New England, but principal
" in Massachusetts. A gentleman who deals
extensively in them, informs US that the manufac-
turing Of them commenced in 1896, in conse-
queEce of the encouragement afforded by the tu.
ty laid on imported Leghorn, straw and grass
hats. 1t is believed that in this year alone up
wards Of two million of hats will be made, the
average value of which is about three dollars a
dozen. amounting to half million Of dollars
In Worcester county il is supposed half the guam
tity will be made. The leaf is imported from the
island OF Cuba; last year about six hundred tons,
worth $4,000 dollars, was received. The mats
are all made at the dwellings of the Inhabitants
By girls of tour years old and upwards, are then
sold to the country merchants, who collect them
together and send them to the Boston. New York.
and other markets.
They are made of every quality, by trying
from 25 cts to So 90 each. and suited to the man
OF fashion or the Iaborer. This is another in
stance of the enterprise and industry of the New
England people, who are enabled 10 commence
the manufacture of new article. from which
they are greatly enriching themselves, and fur
nishing the public with cheaper and better COM
modify than they had before received.
n