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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-02
Sheep-Varieties of the Merino.

We have several times been requested
to give "the specific marks" which dis
tnguish the Saxon from the Merino
sheep.
The impracticabllity Of laying down
strict rules in reference to such distinc-
tion, will be in some degree obvious,
when it is understood that what is call
ed Saxon is but a variety of the Merino,
as will appear from brief notice oftheir
history.
The Merino is undoubtedly race of
great antiquity, and from the earliest
times has possessed qualities quite DIFF
ferent from any other sheep. Under
different circumstances, the Characters
tics of the race have been somewhat
modified, and varieties under different
names have sprung up but in Europe,
the term Merino is applied to all the
branches of the original stock.
The Merino race has, in modern
times, been chiefly disseminated from
Spain; though that country is not, prob
ably, its original home. We are inform
ed Of the early introduction to that king
dom of sheep of similar characters; ant
the name MdrenO signifies from beyond
the sea.* Pliny, and other ancient Ro
man writer's, describe various breeds o
Spanish sheep, distinguished by differ
ent colors, as black, red, and tawny
Those bearing a reddish fleece, found il
BRtica, Grenada and Andalusia, wert
considered of the finest quality The
were probably taken to Spain from Italy
where they had been long known an
highly esteemed under the name of tn
Tarentine breed. Their iniroductio
into Italy has been attributed to tn
Greeks, by whom the breed had been OF
tanned from Syria and the coast of tn
Black Sea.
History informs US that Columella,
colonist from Italy, and uncle to wri
ter on agriculture of that name. intro
duced more Of the Tarentine breed int,
Spain, during the first century of III
Christian era. 1t is certain, howeye
that Spain possessed sheep which wer
} celebrated for the 6neness Of their woo
previous to this period. But in refel
ence to the extent of the improvement
effected by Columella, it has been oil
served, that "as Spain was at that tin
highly civilized, and as agriculture wi
the favorite pursuit Of the greater pa
J Of The colonists that spread over the va
Hon. WIN. Jarvis.
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Sutherland's Falls.
BIT " YE CHILDE.'

Slowly, idly, moves the river
Toward its goal,
Winding sluggish through the meadow,
Meath the mountains ragged shadow,
Stretching oft in darksome cove,
Where the elm trees, arched above,
Gothic, roof the lonely water,
Silent, save when the startled otter
Dives, with a pash or the looms wild cry
Wakes the echoes in shrill reply,
Now stopping to daily in circling eddy
Where ;he insects for frolic wait ever ready,
Now marching in silence deep and grand,
Now ripping over gravely strand
Till it reaches limestone portal, white
And narrow, where with live delight
The woodbine wild and the fox grape climb,
Fastening their tcndrils in every rimc
And draping the limestone's pcarly wall
With a wild grace lacking in palace hall
Here the rivers pace grows quicker,
Waves with waves begin to bickeri
Madly they buffet the living stone,
Surcing its base with dash and sroan.
Above the crag for aye has stood,
Ceaselcssly waving, ccdarn wood,
Watching through all its long green lie,
The waters below, in their fierce wild strife.
Nothing it cares when the foaming surge,
Gazing in fear down the rocks dark verge,
Pauscs an insiant-and hushing its roar,
Trcmbles in terror-then plunges DER.
Downtown it falls, and its cry disma
As in anguish it howls in the depth ahysmai
Then exhausted it walls, till up.drven in drca
1t springs with a cry from its adamant bed
On-on /, leaps. awe-sruck, fleeing wild dow
the crag
At no rock does it pause, at no leap does it ID
Till white with its fear and foaming with tiyin
Painting, all breath.spcnt at the crag foot I
lying.
March, 9TH, 1850. -LoreH COurir.
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Law of NeWspapers.

/. Subscribers who do not give express no
tice to the contrary are considered as wishing
to continue their subscription.
2. If subscribers order the discontnuance OF
their papers, the publisher may continue to send
them till all that is due be pnid
9. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take
their papers from the office to which they are
directed, they arc held responsible till they
have settled their bills and ordered their papers
discontinued.
4. If subscribers move to other places, with
ont informing the publisher and the paper is
sent TO the former direction, they are held re-
sponsihle.
5. The courts have decided that refusing to
take paper from the office. or removing and
leaving ituncalled for is prima facia evidence
of intentional fraud
G. A Postmaster neglecting to inform a pub
Usher when his paper is not taken from the Of
fee, makes himself liable for his subscription
price.
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4 nc COWPufuttec rum" " 1"ut"W- hfS'
.Schools-lfanner ofraising ohedt-Dmch
ladies Villages Of SOmhbend, Misa~aha,
and Eikhart-Demand for Laborers and
Mechanics-The Mormon preacher-Dfdn-
ner ofta1ing Deer-7ze disappointed Gold
Hunter.
Doom PRAIRIE, Ind.
The state of Indiana holds no mean
rank among her sister States in point Of
productions and business pursuits. Her
soil and climate are adapted to the
growth of most of the productions Of the
New England and many Of the Middle
States. In lS4S. it was estimated that
the value OF the crops in the United
States exceeded 0,000, 900. The
value of live stock on farms, was esti-
mated at over S557 100000, and the
capital invested in manufactures for the
same time at S343 300, 600. The sums
invested in merchandise were s322 ,000,-
900, exclusive of Sl49 ,000,0 ems
foreign trade. The aggregate of the
productions and business Of our coun-
try then amounted to the enormous sum
of more than two thousand millions of
dollars. OF this sum, Indiana had en-
ployed in manufactures over $4,000 :
900. She raised $1,000 worth of to-
bacco-rising of $4,000, 900 in wheat
and other crops, while the value Of her
live stock would compare well with
that of neighborng states, and the cap
ital employed in trade was equal to
three and half millions. She has paid
considerable attention TO education. She
has within her limits four Colleges, and
fifty-four Academies, all in a ffourishin.
condition. At Laporte, there is dis
tinquished medical institution, where
physicians are manufactured for home
consumption. There is considerable
prairie in the state. We passed oyel
Terracopa, Rolling and Door prairles
The raising Of wheat is the principa
business on these pralrles. The farmer
are becoming wealthy, if one nigh
Judge by their dwellings, and the appar
ent thrift and comfort abou; them. Th'
manner of raisisg wheat is this. Alle
their corn crop is ripe, they SOW thei
wheat among their corn and harrow
IN. In the winter the corn is plucke'
of the stocks, and fed out, or stoves
tor future use. The stalks are lef
standing, TO protect the wheat from tn
wintry blasts that sweep across the prai
rles. to the great injury of the whea
crop The northern part Of the state j
settled with Buckeyes, Penam;ies, ant
Yankees. There is here a settlemen
called the Vermont settlement. 1t is
thriving town and in healthy region
The Dutch and German ladies IAN
there ara many in the state) work
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Bv Mail, or at the Office, per dnnum, so
If not paid within the year,.........., l,75
BY Carrier. ,............... .......'. 2iOu
If not paid within the year, ........ 2,25
o. No paper discontinued until arrcarages
are paid.
lCrAll communications must be Post fniu'
1-V. b. Palmer is our agent in Boston
and New York.
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SIXTH DAY.

Joseph w. Preston, caled,-Am a stu
dent Of medicine. Have been in attendance
upon the last course of lectures. saw DR..
Webster after the lecture ON Friday, Nov,
23, think about O'Clock. saw him a
bout eight or ten feet from the carriage shed,
on the eas. of the building. lie entered the
she'd. I saw him go in. Can't state whelh-
er he entered the college or not am con
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I'll. u. Grove.
iYouatt
For particular descriptions Of these varieties see let.
ter Of Hon. w. Jarvis cul'iyator for le4i p. i27
Youatt's Treatise Sheep, p 1856 and Livingston Es
say on Sheep, PIP. AZ, a..
SFor account Of the origin of Mr.. Dicknsons flock
Cutyator for isis PIP. TO- H. See also accounts Of
the origin Of the hocks Of John II. Ewing Washington
Pa Talbot Hammond, Brooke county, Va. and Jesse
Ellington. wollsbure, Va, in the American shep
herd, PIP. ili, 4la, 40,
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Western Correspondence.
NUMBER SEVEN.

The comparative rank Of hdimd-He,
Schools-lfanner ofraising 'chedt-D@tch
Ladies' Villages Of SOuhJend, Msa~aka,
and Ekhdrt-Demand for LaJOrers and
Mechanics-7he Mormon preocher-Didn-
ner cftaking Deer-7he disappointed Gold
Hunter.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15
Notice..

ENRON the above announcement it will be
l. seen that the undersigned, together with the
Junior partner have sold their entire interest IN
the Wayaesboro' House, to Messis. ARNALL q
Brown, who succeed them in business, and Tor
whom, he bespeaks the patronage OF the trends
and patrons OF the old concern.
He cannot permit the present opportunity to
pass without rendering TO his numerous friends
(who have patronized him SO literally for the
last thirteen years. his most sincere and heart
felt acknowledging for their uniform kind
ness in sustaining him throughout the Whole oil
his business operations. He retires from the
Mercantile business in Waynesboro', from nc
lack of patronage, but solely OH account OF his
connection with the House of BEAzELEY, Brown
& LYNN, of Richmond, which seems to demand
his entire attention.
In order to correct misapprehension that
seems to exist in the minds OF many of his
friends, as to his removing entirely to the City
of Richmond, he will simply state that he has
no idea of leaving the County, and will only re-
main in the City during the busy season, and
will be pleased to attend to any business with
which his friends may be pleased to entrust
him. A. LYNN.
Waynesboro' April 8, 1s5o.-3t.
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S TAUNTON
w ooalell Factory.


UNHE proprietors having completed their build
III ing and provided themselves with new ma
chinery of the most approved construction, are
now ready to manufacture in the best manner,
and on the shortest notice, the fabrics which are
commonly used in the country.
They will keep OH hand a good assortment of
Laasess, Failed Cloths,
JEANS, KERSE1S, CASINET1S OR SAT-
NETS, and Stocking Yarn, which they will
sell on moderate TERMS or exchange Tor Wool al
the market value.
For the benefit Of the farmers they will man
ufacture such goods as may be DESIRED aud
furnish all the materials except the wool, or they
will card wool, spin yarn, and full and dye
cloths, receiving payment il wool or money; as
the customer may prefer.
The plices for manufacturing when the COM
pany furnishes every thing but the wool, will
be, as follows, according to the quality, VIZ
For Linseys from II to % cents
" Fulled Cloths from % to 80 cents.
:! Jeans and kerseys from 20 to 80 cents.
q Cassinetts and Satinetts from 80 to 45 cts.
The price for cardiug the company furnish
ing the oil in all cases will be six cents per
pound payable i'll wool Or cash on delivery OF
the rolls.
Ten thousand pounds of Wool wanted inme-
diately. D. w. KENNEDY, Sup't.
BENJAMIN CRAWFORD,
WILLIAM w. DoNAGHE, : Proprietors.
ALEX. II. H. STUART.
April 8, 1850.-4t
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15
TO THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA:

Fsllour-Ctti.ens When declared myself a
candidate for your suffrage, did not expect il
would be necessary to meet you IN person, at
the different precincts in the County But some
of the candidates declared their determination
to do So and discuss the questions Of reform
I stated at the time, and am OF the same OPINION
now, that those questions properly belonged TO
those who would be candidates for the Conyen-
ton, and not proper questions tor candidates Tor
the Legislature.
Since then, regret to say circumstances oil a
private nature, over which have no control,
have TRANSFERRED which will necessarily prevent
me from meeting the candidates at all OF the
precincts, but SO far as circumstances will per-
nit will be with them.
have therefore deemed it due to you as well
as to myself, at the earliest practicable moment
to define my position upon the topics which are
now agitating the public mind, and which 1t
seems by common consent are to be made the
test before the people in the present canvass.
1t is not my intention to go into a discussion
of the merits Of those questions, but merely to
state as briefly as the nature of them would al
low me to do, the views entertain in regard to
them, | believe the people are the legitimate
source OF all power, and that their representa-
tiyes are Tor ought to be) their servants and a.
menable to them-that under our present Con-
stitution the appointing power in many install
ces is too tar removed from them--that they are
entirely capable OF self government-that When
ever our affairs 90 obviously wrong the good
sense Of the people will inerpose and set them
right.
A general concurrence of opinion seems to
warrant the people in saying our Constitution, in
many particulars, is defective. am one who
believes that many important rights are not suf-
ticiently secured. | am therefore, unquivocally
in favor of reform. | shall vote for a Conven-
ton, and will support no man for a seat lii that
Convention who is not in favor OF electing a
GOVERNOR Judges, Magistrates, &C., by the peo-
the right Of suffrage so as to embrace all free
white male citizens who have been naturallzed,
who bear arms in defence OF cur Country or pay
the ordinary taxes in support OF Our Government
and have not been convicted for any criminal
offence.
deem this sufficient for the present.
JAMES WALKER,
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NEW FIRM IN VVAYNESb0R0UGH.


rgSHE undersigned respectfully inform The citi-
Il zens of Waynesboro' and the surrounding
country, that they have purchased of Messrs;
LYNN, Brown & BEAzELEY, their entire stock OF
Goods, and will continue the Mercantile Bust
ness at the Old Stand, under the style and firm
of JOHN I. ARNALL & Co. They will in a te'y
days receive their Spring supplies, which will
render their assortment complete, embracing a
very general variety Of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware,
Queensware, Hats, Caps,
Boots, Shoes, &C.,
all of which will be sold on accommodating
terms. They very respectfully solicit call
from their friends and the public generally
JOHN T. ARNALL,
SAM'L B. BROWN
Waynesboro', April 8, 185o.-3t.
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IL AS just received an elegant and fashionable
AZ assortment of DRESS AND FANCY
GOODS, embracing in part the following articles,
viz
Rich Dress Silks, Blk Gro de Rhine, and Fig'd
Blk. do, Checked Plaid aud Printed India
Wash do, Glace DO, ChanseabIe silk Musns
Ga new article) Satin Levantines, Satin Strp'd
and Plain Barages and Tissues, in all colors,
Corn COLD Dress Goods, (several varieties)
New Style French Lawns, (beautful article)
Embroidered Swiss Dress patterns, Festooned
Linen G. Hdkla., at every price, Plain do,
Blk. and White Lace Dem Wells, Barage do,
French Worked Muslin Capes and Collars,
Lace do, Transferred Lace Cuffs and Ribbon
ditto Rich Sashes, Neck Ribbons, Super Blk
and Col'd Kid, Silk Lise, Th'd and Riding
Gloves. Blk Silk Mius, Belts in every variety,
Marcellanes, all coors, Lisle, Th'd Canbrick
and Muslin Edgngs and Insertings, Bobbins,
Braids, Ribbons, Trimmings, Combs. Fans,
Blk. and Fancy Parasols, Large size Blk do,
French Flowers and Bonnie! Tabs,
ALSO
A beautiful assortment of Corn Col'd and Bro.
Linen Half Caters and Morocco Slippers, in all
coors, Ga new article,) &c, Sc. &c.
Stanton, April /, l550.-spec. copy.
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OBI UARY

DIED, on "Wednesday morning last after
long and painful illness, ANN ELIZA, daughter
Of Mrs Eliza Wallace, OF this place, aged about
10 years
DIED, in New Hope, on Friday night last, af-
ter an illness Of few days, Mrs. JULIA DlCKEN-
SON, wife OF Robert w. Dickinson aged about
Sc years. Mrs. D. leaves husband and seve-
raj children and a large circle OF relatives ami
friends to mourn her death.
DIED, in Waynesboro', Gil Friday night the
9Th lust Mrs. pATsT KING, wife of Mr.. W w.
King.
DIED, on Thursday, the 18th inst, Mrs. -
YAELEAR, wife OF Mr. William Van Lear, of
this County.
DIED, Near Harrisonburg, on Sunday morn
ing last, after brief illness, OF Erysipelas, Mrs.
hiALINpA FISHER, wife of Mr.. Daniel Fisher, i'll
the 43d year Of her age. She was a devoted
wife and ali affectionate mother, and her death
has caused a vacuum in her family circle which
can never be filled.
DIED, On Tuesday afternoon last, Miss
LOUISA, daughter of Daniel s. Mainda Fisher,
in the 18th year OF her age.
The circumstances connected with the deaths
of Mrs Fisher and her daughter are peculiarly
affective. Mr. Fisher, the lusbsnd and father,
was temporarily absent from home, engaged in
business in some Of the adjoining counties,
when death entered his home and robbed him
within a few days Of his wife and daughter
He was sent fer and written to, but his business
requiring him to to be travelling to different
points, he could obtain no information of his
calamity until his wife and daughter were con-
signed TO the cIods of the Valley. Indeed, it is
altogether possible that he does not yet know,
the extent Of the desolation in his family circle
that awaits htn 1t is even probable that this
notice may convey to him the first intelligence
of his sore and painful bereavement!
Rockingham Register.
DIED, On Friday last, Mrs. SUSAN GocHENouR,
relict of the late Jacob Gochenour, of Shenan
doah, at an advanced age.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15

One Door Vest Of NJ. Cushing's.
ENEoRGE B. WRIGHT has just returned from
Vt Philadelphia with his Spring Stock of
WATCHES, JEwELRY, &C.,
which will be sold lower than ever, and to which
he invites the attention OF his friends and the public
generally His stock consists OF
Fine Gold Lever, Anchor s. La. Watches !;
Fine Silver, do. do. do do;
An excellent quality of CLCCKS;
Gold, Vest: Fob and Neck Chains;
Gold Ear and Finger Rings;
Breast Pins, Gold and Silver Spectacles
Lockets, Gold and Silver Thimbles;
Gold and Silver Pencils and Pen Holders
Gold Pens; Diamond Finger Rings;
Bracelets and Clasps
Gold and Silver Belt Slides;
Studs, Keys, Silver and Shell Gard Cases
Port Monaies Silver Combs, Fans;
Silver Table, Desert, Tea and Salt Spoons
Razors, Scissors, Sugar longs;
Butter, Fruit and Pocket Knives;
Thermometers, Magnets, Microscopes;
Spy Glasses, Purses, Tooth Brushes;
Steel Beads, Leads. and Spectacle Cases
Steel Pens and Burning Glasses;
Pocket Compasses, Perfumery, &c.
Gt;- Clocks, Watches and Jcwelry, repaired
neatly and promptly.
Staunton, April 8, 1850
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TO EDITORS OF NEWSPAPERS IN
THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE

We are DESTROYS Of procuring correct List OF
all the INSTITUTIONS FOR TIE DaAF AND DUMB
and of the BLIND, in this and other countries, and
we ask the favor of Editors in the vicinity Of such
Institutions, to give this notice one or two IN
serlons.
70 Principals Of Institutions for The DEAF and
DUMB and for The BLIND.
We are preparing Tabular view Of Institu-
tons for the Deaf and Dumb, and for the Blind,
in this and other countries, and would esteem il
a favor if Principals of such institutions would
furnish us with the following statistics, to wit:
LIST Name of the Institution.
2nd Where located.
3rd When founded.
4th How supported.
5th Name of the Principal.
9th Number and Names of Instructors.
9TH Usual Number of Pupils.
9Th Age of Admission.
9th How long they remain at school.
lOth What Mechanical branches are taught.
lltl Remarks, SC.
These Statistics will be published in 'THE
DEAF MuTE" semi monthly Paper printed by
the Pupils of the ''North Carolina Institution for
the Deaf and Dumb" and the number containing
it will be sent to all Institutions who furnish us
with the information desired; and also to all Edl-
tors who insert this notice, and send copy OF
their Paper (marked) to this office.
NS- Communications should be addressed TO
William D. Cooke, Pr;ncipal Of the North Caro-
lima Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Raleigh
NJ C. United States Of .4merica.
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C1LOyER sEED-For sale by
4 VIM. G. STERRETT.
March s. 1850.

F ALANrHUs TREEs.-A writer in the Ciacin-
natl Commercial states that ii has been satlsfac-
torily proved that the proximity Of the Alanthus
or Tree OF Heaven, is exceedingly detrimental
to health, particularly during the Towering sea,
son: that in numerous cases it has caused
swooning, &c. If this be true, it is fact which
deserves attention.
The convention for revising the state consli'
tution viii he democratic by considerable ma
lorlty.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15
LAST NOTICE 3!

T TAKE this medium Of informing my friends
and the public generally, that have sold out
my entire stock Of Conteconaries, to Mr. CHAs.
H. BALL, and hope they will extend to him the
same liberal patronage they have heretofore extend
ed to me.
All persons indebted to me will please come for
ward and settle their accounts without delay, as
wish TO leave Staunton.
WILLIAM MILLER.
Arril 8, ls50.-3t- Spec. copy.
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TO Contractors.

--:o:-o:o-:o:-
EDROPOSALS will be received until the 18th
IL day of May next, at the Engineers Office
at Lexington, Rockbridge CO., Va, for the Grad
ley Turnpike Road, from staunton to Buchanan
Plans, Specifications and Proiiles can be seen
on application to the undersigned, after the 10th
of May next.
By order of the President & Board of Directors
EDWIN G. WALL,
Engineer of J. V. T. Company.
Lexington, April IS, 1850.
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NEW GOODS
For Farmers f. AEoesseh.eeaees'a.


as s a Nd - linen he b 9sna1srg eo'en.
1874 Bro and Ble'd Cotton and Linen Sheetings
7-S, Al and 81 Heavy and Fine Bro. and Ble'c
Muslins, Gold puces,) Farmers Drill, of every
quality, and at all prices, Common and superior
Cotton Pant Studs, Ky. Jeans, Penny Plaids
Checked and Fancy Linens for chidren's clothing
Irish Linen, Jacquard Diaper tor Spreads and Table
Cloths, Russia Diaper, Haekabacle Towehng
Crash, Tickings, Damask Linen and Bro fig't
Linen for Table Cloths, Curtain Muslins, Curtain
Prntes, Callcoes, (every plce) Marse lilies Quilts
&C., SC.
For Mems Wear.
Super French and English Cloths and eassimeres
Of every color and quality. Irish Drillings, plain
and striped, Fancy Linens for pants and coating
Super Bro. Drillings, Victoria Duck, Super Silk
Satin, Marseiles and other handsome Festings
Blk Silk, Fancy Silk, and Polka Cravats, White
and Fancy Linen Cambrcls Pocket Hdxis, Blk
Md, Coid Kid, Blk and White English silk and
Corn Cold Gloves, {Alexanders) Standing Col
lars and Shirts, &C. &c.
-.aLSO-
A Gne assortment of Super Mole Skin, Drab Hun
garian, Beaver White and Blk. Mexican, kossuth,
Boys Fancy, Mexican, Panama, Leghorn, Sonnet.
India Pearl and Straw Hats Super Fine, Medium,
and Common Boots and Shoes, all ct which will
be sold at the lowest prices for cash, or to punctua
dealers upon the usual time.
T. N. GREEN.
Stanton, April s, la5o.-spec. copy.