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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-09
From the Gulf.
Unlted states squadron.

OF ANTON LIzARDo, Feb. 4 ls47.
On the 18th OF January the Commodore trans
ferred his flag to the Princeton and proceeded on a
cruise to Laguna village rather succession Of vii
lagos situated large lagoon about thirty miles north
ward of Campeachy and about 200 miles southwark OF
Vera Cruz
On the 27h the Princeton returned TO this anchorage,
and the Commodore 90 his own ship. During his ab'
sence the prize steamer Petrita brought down from
Vera Cruz on the 23d, Lieut. Col Alfonso Delapu OF
ouisana. Under instructions from Gen. Scott he set
out from New Orleans 10 visit Vera Cruz and the sur
rounding country spy and to cover his intentions
proceeded first 10 Havana and obtained passport 10
Vera Cruz Frenchman Che is OF French descent and
speaks the que like Parisian) After arriving there
he penetrated tar Jaaps ascerained the probable
number of that could be thrown into the Castle OF
San Juan Ulos the length OF time for which 1t is pro-
vigOned &c. and the general o1h ensemble The material
Sc that would oppose Gen SCOTS contemplated attack
on the Odd three vessels the blockade at Vera
Cruz notwithstanding the vigilance OF the Albany and
ST. Mary's in fact steamers are the only vessels to
blockade ehectualy.
On the 29th the Porpose returned from rsmplco AMI
the sloop Mariner proceeded TO that place with Col A.
fonso Delapu on board passenger
On the 3st the Porpoise went out TO cruise and the
Princeton left for the blockade Of Avarado.
The rumOr is current that whole naval force
has been ordered to collect here the Goth OF this
month 10 be in readiness TO cooperate with Gen Scott
in the expected attack Vera Cruz and it is the gen
era impression throughout the squadron that we shall
have fight at last.
The only vessels of war present at this anchor
age are the rgate Rartan and steamer Spre together
with number of gun boats Norfolk Herald.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-09
From the Peoples Journal
MOVE on.
BY GOODWIN BARNEY.

ALL the stars in heaven are moving.
Ever round the bright spheres rowing
Iwinkling. beaming, raging, shining,
Blacklist night with darkness lining
Aye revolving through the years,
Playing music Of the spheres,
Like the Eastern Star Of old
Moving toward the shepherds fold,
Where the wise men-grace % them -
Found the Babe Of Bethlehem.
God is in each moving star,
God drives on the pleiad car.
Let His viii on earth be done
As in Heaven the stars move on...
Move ON Keep moving
Progress is the law Of loving
All the waves OF sea are flowing.
As the winds OF heaven are blowing
With gentle besmlike culver
Flows the streamlet 10 the river
With a stronger waved cornmotion
Flows the river 20 the ocean
While seas pillows evermore
Flow and gain upon the shore
Wave On wave in bright spray lesping-
Like endeavOrs never sleeping
While the pool which moveth never.
Grows a stagnant bog for ever
White gilled die its tenant tench
Green its water foul its stencil,
Wildering marsh fires o er 1t run.
While straight flows the river on....
Move on Keep moving
Progress is the law Of loving.
Thus within the skies and ocean
Life is married unto motion
Stars revolve, and rivers tow.
And earth what SAID Calico
When in dungeon damply lying,
FAINT and tortured hardly dying
Yet for truth. with honest pride.
Yet. 1T moves II moves he cnsd
And the world its life Is motion.
As with stars and as with ocean.
1t IS moving it is growing.
All its tides are onward flowing
The hand is moving to the loaf.
The eve is moving 10 the root,
The mind is moving to the book,
The soul lives in a moving look
The hand is moving from the sword,
The heart is moving toward the Lord
Move on Keep moving
Progress is the low OF loving
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-09
cLERaYMEN AND PHYSICIANS.

A,wyII As THOUSANDS OF OTHERS IN ALL Parts 90 rise
United sstes continually sending certhcaes and IN
forming us OF benefits derived from Dr. TOWNSHIPS Serss
psrills. ..-.
Ds. Towssxsp-sir Some time since you requested my
opinion OF virtues your Compound syrup sssepe
rfls am now prepared 10 give it have used II IN my
practice and prescribed lor last few months and wuss
give my decided preference over anything Of Tho kna
with which acquainted both a. 10 he medical virtues
and the reasonable price siwheh you sei In scrofaogs
affections cutaneous sruptons generally dyspepsia mat
geston eostive habits and liver complaints, pm much
pleased with s ehecta In these Complaints OF INV otner
where scrofua ls indicated with confidence recon-
mend 10 the patronage OF the profession velusoe
Hillary removing disease IN some Of ne most uoaois
some FORMS and 10 al, safe and valuable medeinc
BENIN WEEKS. NJ D.
Brooklyn. Nov. q, 1886.
Dr.. TowssESD--Deg SIR Having for some time pess
been afflicted with pulmonary affection on my lungs sno
a continual pain my side owing 10 evening exposure N
travelling after preaching and finding dscase 10 increase
with much difficulty ofbreahing and other alarming synp-
toms was advised By Clergyman friend OF nine, 10
inv your celebrated ssrsapsrla: did go and amer To-
King Two or three bottles found myself relieved Myap-
petite has been restored hnd myself much s.rongss and
hone very soon to resume my usual duties. ] have been
so greatly benefited by your sxceen! medlens feel u
INV duly 10 make aes for the benefit Of Others
who may laborng under tho sane difficulties that have
been for time past Respectfully, yours,
SAMUEL WHITE, Pastor OF baptisi Chqrh
Nov. %, 1876. siaten 10 ana
Principal Once, las Fulton-st. Sun Buildings.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-09

FROM HAvANA.-The brig Tit arrived at New
Orleans on the 9th ult from Havana having sailed on
the 10Th. Spanish schooner had cleared from Havana
for sscrhclos The papers of Havana eynce great
icude lest the recommendation OF Secretary of tie
Treasury to an increased duty should be adopted
fire broke in the city OF Cuba the night Of the 9Th
ut in the premises occupied by the house of Trevila
sagastume, which were entirely destroyed, together
with the books. papers, &c. OF the firm. The Italian
Opera company were to leave esrly In March for this
city
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-09
Charity and Bigotry.

We hope The money VIII moi be committed 10 lie
hands Of Catholic priests 10 be used by them IA eonhri
in the poor people In their deluons or perhaps expen
ed in purchasing for those who have GIesdy died
Of hunger IN l. N"se''e"
To ia Editor Of The Tribune
While generous nation is pouring forth us
bounty for the relief of pershing people and your
own noble City Fastening forward her munheeni con
trbu,ons 10 the scene OF distress what are We TO think
OF the spirit that could dictate the shove and other kin
bred ssrcasms which appeared in the Newiork o.
server of last week "A spirit that would eonjure up
the demon OF Blgoy 10 stay the hand of Chsry-tas'
would mingle the gall of bitterness with the wine and
oil which america msgnanimous America, Is pouring
on the wounds Of robbed and bruised and bleeding ne
land Such not the spirit that peryaded your goi
Gus meeting on the 18th uli snd am well assured that
such IN timed and inatured remarks arc not 10 tie
taste of large portion of the readers OF the Observer
Indeed the srtice 20 be designed 10 rouse dor
mani preiudccs excite suspicion and while dams
with faint praise 10 check the feelings OF sympathy snd
the promptngs OF henevolence But Il hope and trust
the si,empt will be in vain have been subscriber 10
the Observer since s commencemeut--"oorn and bred
In the faith il proiessesl have contributed my rnte-
but would not couple nsclt with my oaering-nor tai Il
nv bounty b. making il the vehicle Of orenee-and 80
suredy would choose the writer OF that srnele i,r
NV almoDer An IRfsH PRESBYTERIAN.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-09
RHEUMATISM AND THE PILES.
skwskx TESTIMONY.

px. TowSssso-Dsay W. NJ wifs has been tor sever
a years afflicted with rhsumsnsm. She he's ufed many
different remedies obtain some rssf but ali 70 40 par
rent TO give your ssrsapaa trial We procured sons
OF from your agent Mr. Van Buskirk) and gyes ne
pleasure 10 stsie mat sner using she experienced greek
reIef and was In very shor vme perfectly cured wo
also together with man In my ompoyl badly troubles
with Pile. aud by using small quantity OF your Snrsape-
rllia our complaint completely cured. 1 consider
one ofhs best OF and would advise eli who are
~N' W lsS Msrkotsl Newark.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-09
CITY ITEMS.


FIREs--About halfpsst 10 O'Clock this morning
re broke out at the Of fortethst and Eighth.
svenue grocery store. one small dwelling and 'ta-
be together with two horses wagon and harness
were consumed.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-09

- piece Of brosdcIoth worth ESQ wa
from the store OF James A. Clark g Beeckei ny
Saturday morning.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-09
ALMOST A MIRACLE.

RAD raE FOLLOWING, and doubtiyou can. thsi css.
sumption cannot cured This only one Of The several
hundred eases that Townsends ssisspsIis hss cured
BsooKLYs. Sept II, IsN
DR TowssEsp-Desr SIR was taken little over .
year ago with cough and palm 10 my side IN
creased on me very fast indeed. was pronounced ~
nbvsicans TO have the quick consumption raised large
quantities bad matter had night swesis and sinlisg
ysry fast my doctor said he could do nothing fof me-
went 10 Inc hospital in hope Of being benefited. but was
pronounced there incusbe was now greatly distress
"a a. the lungs and could hardly breathe soon became
smscisted and expected to die was confined my bed
ana was obliged have watchers indeed, cannot give
YOU any description that would do justice TO my case
was supposed by my friends to DO past recoyery hsd
tried great nuInbsr ofremsdes and oil seemed % DO 70
no read OF most extraordinary cres per-
formed by your medicine, and TO tell you the truth sas
pected there some humbug In hsm; But was ~,
3Yeed 10 try II; done and am very thankful ala
cannot say mat entirely well but % far recovered
Az 10 be about my business and hope 10 be enrey wsin
few weeks MY cough and pain in tho ste and highs
len and raise but very Iilc and ssi fsss
gaining my usual strength. felt Il duly TO give you
stalpment OF my case 70 publish II you please
PETER BROWH,T Lrtsst. Brooklyn.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-09

oscE MoaE-Again ia the yard Of the Cry
Prison 70 become ths theatre Of terrible tragedy On
Friday next Calvin Russ the murderer Of bis wife WIZ
be executed according sentence The Executive has
refused 10 interfere. and al present no ray Of nope
stained criminal II has been almost univers>hy up
posed ths, Russ would escape extreme punsn msnl "a
asmueh a. there are many doubts 10 Ms santy ana
Governor Young ia an avowed opponent OF the ysio~,
saould no reureve or eornmutafson arrive within ave
day. Russ win certainly be hanged. bis eondlet
since bis rral has altered In the slightest
He receives pious and religious insuuenou ony CIV
heart Of the phsnthropist IA wruns 81 'hs couoi that
this voIsfor of Gods prerogsuve may possoiy have
been irresponsible tie tine Of the commission OF tn
awful crime Sunday Times
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-09
GREAT FEMALE MEDICINE.

DIR Towu.euA,s garsapsfia IL sovereign aud speedy
for peiPies, eonsun psor pansnnsss lsusoIlgs.
ence OF urine involuntary discharge sreof and for
the general prosrsou OF the syssmno mstief whetnsf
tho result Of inherent causes, o. produced ~ ses-
N9,binS Fan b. more surprising than is nvgorsfns a.
fscts upon the human frame. Persons all weakness eDo
lsssuds before taking 81 once become robust aud m OF
snsrgy under s influence immediately countsfscb he
OF the female frame, which the grssscsuss
f. viii moi be expected Of 49, In cases Of delicate
tugs 10 exhibit certificates Of cures psoned but We cen
assure the acsd that hundreds OF casts have been re-
ported w U.s. Several cases, where families have besn
wi,hou! children. sftsr asns sw bottles o. sns svsae
Ds. TOWNSEND Ny wife being greatly olsuss,ca y
esaness and gcner debility and suffering continually
by pain and sensation OF bearing down. falling Ut me
bsre vour medicine has effected great cures and also
N recommended for such cases - aycdoecnDcds
obaned bottle Of Extract OF safsaparia and followed
the directions you gave In shor, period removed
for The benefits received take pleasure Ia thus ae-
know led dag II, ard Recommending II 70 me pupnc
~ D. MOORE, cor. OF Grand and Lydius ste.
Albany, Aug II. 1874
DE- Towssssp-To all whom This may concern THIS
Ia 70 certify my wife used bottle Of your Ssrsspa-
ara delicate circumstances being troubled with hs drop
sy swelling Of tho feet nervous eeuQns AGO very m3es
delitated With my persuasion and mo fecommendsuon
Oh those who hsd used II. she Induced ~ Try ~ via
hsppy and desired effect Only 10 The hours OF coEDns
men but amer tho expiration Of one week o. iu ass ne
droosy and nervous Affection gave way 70 an astomsnhg
degree and health 10 now besr shan IL had essn Tor
nh Vii bs Of any ssrves 70 you or any ons who
doubts The SUCCESS OF be medctne, you arc entirely wet
obIissd servant, S. JAhEsoN.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-09

PoLIcE.-Samuel Thompson was yesterday ar.
rested for stealing two shoyes valued At 81 So from
William Leferts 15f Perry Wm Finly for stealing
al awning from John C. Riley. Mathew Paniony for
stealing the Captains purse and bunch OF keys from
the schooner Csndis.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-09

HoNicIDH-Mr. James Dsnely Oh Maoon .os'
aic,ing some blows upon free woman OF color hs2.
pears that when Dsnelly entered the house she was
sitting cleaning her nss with small ~ ,,e
slly or sccidentay inflicted blow which caused 90
desth in few minutes. The girl was immedlsteiy s'
rested and viii be tried for the offence trough tne M
s.p,sl Savannah Republican
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-09

Texas sUGAR.-rhe Galveston News has long
article upon the subject of the Sugar Culture in Texas
from which we take the following paragraph
The superior quality Of Texas sugar IS now, we BE-
Heye admitted on all hands. We have not this year
seen barrel from any plantation in Texas which aoes
-, s,~nsss The hest Louisiana sugar in market -
well in purity and ghness Of color as in the clear Al
scmltransparent appearance OF the grain ms SUPP
roriy is also demonstrated by the TACT that our sugr
eomnsnds about one cent per pound more than tie
,, I ouis;sns IN every market where u has be- n
offered for sale Such s the in this markell m
New Orleans ana IN the City o. hewfork
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-09

Mrs WRIGHrs LECTURES S. Wright
has delivered in Baltimore audiences of her own
two courses of Lectures Anatomy and Physiology
Her audiences have been large and understand size
has given entire satisfaction 10 all aud removed msny
preudices with which she had to contend At the cor
cison Of her second course Committee of her AZ
dence presented to her three elegantly bound volumes
The Poets and Poetry of Europe and America as
testimonial OF their appreciation of her lsbors She
gives third course the present week, after which We
understand she has in contemplation to visit this City
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-09
RHnxArIsx.
RHEUMATISM AND LUMBAGo.

New-GoNk July Is, lS&ol
DR.. rowSsssD-Dsar SIR For the last three yesn !
have been sorely afflicted with rheumatic psira
have hsen Al times In the greatest agony possbs and una
Die 10 follow my employment have also had severe a.
t.rks on he lumhago read accounts In the papcs
~ he virtues of yoar sarsspaa and henght wuud Try
n ana ace IN could obtain relief The mmbago has lsh
me and experience no more Of my rheumatic paine Ny
n for which am very thankful and hops you win mees
e success your remedy for hose seyere complains
inertia Your &c. &c. kShAhp SONEs,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-09

~ Brgadier General WORTH, has, in conse-
quence of his gallant services, been nominated and
confirmed by the Senate as Major General, by
brevet-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-09

- Park Benjamin is to deliver Poem On
Modern Society before the New London Odd tel'
lows Lyceum on the 18th inst
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-09

~ TIE AMERICAN Journal OF HoNEoP-
ATTY" edited by Drs. Kirby and Snow, No Mi. for
Saturday 9Th, has number Of good articles on med
icsl and other subjects This work 10 well conducted
and hss many articles interesting ordinary readers
well a. those whom /, Immediately concerns. pub.
lt.baJ
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-09
OPINIONS or PHYsIcIANa

Dr. Townsend Il almost daily receiving orders from ply
sicisns In different parts Of the Union.
This certify that We ths underdgned Physeisss q
he city OF Albany In cases prescribed Dr.
Tornsends sarsspsra and believe It 10 be ors Of The
most valuable preparations OIL ssrssperrs Ia NE msfssl
ri p. Pulling NJ d. J. Wilson, n. d. r. b. Briggs, u.
D. P. r. Elnendorf, N. d. .l..
AIbary, April !, l2f5. .,..
Tne following u from one o. The fnoss fcspcctas y.{
clans on Long Island orkkSrosr, july W isso.
o.. Tovsszxp-Ixay Sir. II IL win sstsfscliou ma
.,g 70 you Ia. have rscsnty Witnessed IN severs essss
ts mot Deuefcsl results from your Extract q Befop4'
~ seng engaged 10 the prseuce OF medeine, hAvs
crbod Il La several cases. and ncves witho1s $500
dc removal of diseases srisng RON dsrsnged ssese
Of he digestive organs jsnndes &c fer szesses ~
ping OF he Kind before o6sred 70 us papne- Io1
Iii nIsase seud me TWO dozen, he ks
Respectfully yours, Y. isASS,-S
ps,.,n.I ones lbs Bultonst Sun Building, y - hs1.
az r. No safest Boston d.. Dyou yoos iy5
Ms.s aSeo1t-st Phsdslphssj D. D hance dr1(ue ~.
Worm nsoi ca Rchnond r. n. Cohen, ChasIessoa;
Wssft Co ISL ChsrLesst New-Qhesnsi ios Scs3
:, ss.ms, n u and By pnneipsl duggisv asssrslly
None equine unless pat up IN the arEs square bolss
vb,ch contain quar-, and ngned With s vrtts6 49,
me Of 3 r. p0WnsEHD. and bis name bIoy7 . De
sisss - $500
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-09
CHERRY PICTORIAL,

CHERRY PECTORALs-Aysrs chsry Psetoss.,
Cfof the cure Of coughs colds consunpron, end ~ 81
trsy free from the Suspicion OF Qusekery and = recon-
mendsd BY physicians Of the highest fespeeiabihv ~
ne inspsctloa Of Medical Profession, and eosn.
IDENTIFY Believed lhs u combination such - 70 evs ~
almost energy 70 remedial eSsa win Ne "'s'
sold In N-wyort By HosdIey. rsses e; Snsa
4 MssSil, and Hsory Johnson. Apos'sesfes' ~
2&f I'm
ZIP LAMPs-ssip seIs.: ed $500 s 70 M -
~ ~ bs isl pi1Tz, nBofhEA " 10 "'h"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-09

on. rowNsHNp's sARsAPA1ILLA,
xHE MOST EXTRAORDINARY MEDICINE IN fHE

W0kkWk 1SSS0tStssS~s
on. rowrslHp's sARsApARILLA,
YHE MOST EXTRAORDINARY MEDICINE IN fHn
'NHls EXTRACT pstup Ia ssst tsetis; q b ~ 49,
: s~yes, p.ssssnisr, md wGrsnied superior 70 ~
500 :, 49, ais,ssss wihosi rssss srf~s ~
n. g real, Sss.sy "a sas.s,O.y q ls ssrsssxss
iavixcrssss The eo<y.
IT Has fERroanrp
ssss rsAs 1s,eoo sssas rsss vxAA-
900 crass % kxsunAsssn.
200 ovsss OF DrwssaA.
2,soO eukEs OF GsssaAl pssaiss, aoa w,ni u
Nervous Energy.
5000 FINALE COMPLAINTS Ase syxa
1000 eVRks o. DlssAsss
OF the Blood, viz Ulcers, scrotbls. Erysipslss sals
Rhcum Pmples the face, he he together viii ruer
Gus cases o. Consumption, Liver Complaints spinal A.
fections Ne This mast appsar Incredible
bat we have letters from ply seians and oar asests non
al parts Of he vussd States Informing ss o sztrsss-
ses I psss.s in SsWsrs SswJ.r.y, nim. :.
that he refer 10 more an one hundred and my ctses
Civ 9s " New York. which we vii refer to VITA rIsssirs
and 10 men of character well known
RHEcxArIsx.
More shan thousand easss Of cAroaie RAssraarsn
have been cured by he OF Dr. fowussnas ssssapara
Nrw.Yoas. Dec. IA hts.
To Doeros TowxssSp-Su, think 1; my duty fsturs
you my sincere hanks for the benefits have sxps
eueed BY the Of your Extract Of SarssparlA We
seted for many moaihs with Rheumatic palma sad also
Inflammation Of the Liver, The su6erngs which endured
nom these dissssss rendered my Ne sardsn % ns
q he best physicians In the city, ou without receiving any
permanent benefit considered myself incursbs. but 81
had but faint hopes Of Sss ann hsPpy 10 cay
had taken han bali bottle before experiences
relief; hs induced 10 persevere In fb US, ena tw0
bottles have effected entire IL 10 some MONTE
since used your remedy. and grateful and happy 10
cav never enjoyed better health
1 shall take great pleasure In recommending II 20 NE
afflicted for By lts firmly believe my life vas savet
vour grateful friend WILLIAM B. MORGAN,
IS Csnslst corner Of Broadway.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-09

This is fsirly.printed work Of considerable use
fulness a. handbook of interesting fscis-eonsstins
Of explanations OF objects derived from the Mineral
Vegetables and Animal Kingdoms. together with much
miscellaneous information compiled in England and
just issued in the form Of schoobook in this country
by Or. Reese. M H Newman s. Co. 1879 Broadway
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-09

r. MANUAL OF COMMERCIAL TERMS in Eng
Hsh and French Ia the title OF neat limo volume Of
30 page. Just issued from the prs.s Of Lloyd Smith.
Philadelphia The book contains collection in Eng.
ish aud French Of the terms and forms OF Commerce
in general and we should think would be found very
useful to persons engaged in commerce and especially
so 10 those doing business with French houses The
work msy be obtained of Wiley Putnam l6l Broad
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-09

e The SPIDER AND THE Fly as sung by
Abby Hutchinson. has been published BY c. Holt IT,
I56 FuItonst Words by Jesse Hutehnson--Aune
arranged by 8 o. Dyer This comic song Is one oil 'ne
mos. popular of al the pieces Eang by the Hutehinsons
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-11-12
A New Experiment.

A recent work ofscience gives the fol-
lowing novel experiment which settles
questions Of some Importance in phlloso-
ply:
"Two hundred pounds weight Of earth
were dried in an oven, and afterwards
put into an earthen vessel. The earth
was then moistened with rain water, and
willow tree weighing five pounds was
placed therein. During the five years
the earth was carefully watered with rain
water, or pure water; the willow grew
and flourished; and to prevent the earth
being mixed with fresh earth or dust
blown on it by the winds, ii was covered
with metal plate perforated with great
number of small holes, suitable for the
free admission of air only. After grow
ing in the air for five years. the willow
tree was removed and found to weigh
one bundled and sixty-nine pounds and
about three ounces. The leaves which
fell from the tree every autumn were not
included in this weight The earth was
then removed from the vessel, again dried
in the oven, and afterwards weighed; it
was discovered to have lost only about
two ounces of its original weight; thus
one hundred aud sixty pounds of woody
fibre, bark, or roots, we're certainly pro-
duced; but from what source2 The all
has been discovered to be the source OF
the solid element at least. The state
ment may at first appear to be incredible
but upon the slightest reflection its truth
is proved, because the atmosphere con
tains carbonic acid, and is compound
of TIA parts, by weight, Of oxygen, and
396 parts, by weight, Of carbon"