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VALUABLE BOOKS. AMERICAN POULTRY

D.
The Diseases of Domestic Animals by R. L. Allen.
american Bee Keepers mammal, illustrated with many
American Bird Fancer considered with reference the
6nsa 66eeahg hgd rearng feedg &E cage and
american architect comprising original designs cheap
n ws as
by John Rch architect First and second SERIES vols
IN one.
Domestic Medicine-Guns Domestic medicine, or poor
pans friend in the hours Of aiiction, pain and Sickness
by John c; Gunn, vo.
PRACTICAL Agriculture by James F W. Johnston, F. R.
Johnstons Agricultural Chemistry; app
cation of chemistry and geology to agriculture edition,
Youatt and Martin Cattle BY Ambrose Stevens;
Youat the structure and diseases of the horse; also
practical rules for buyers breeders Smiths &c. edited by
with an account of the breeds in the United
Coles American Veterinarian, diseases of domestic
horse with modes of management all cases. and treat
ment of diseases, &c.
Coles American fruit book.
Breck's book on flowers.
treatise the construction, heating and ventilation of
Buist on the culture of the
for the culture plants house. green house &c.
by Bust.
ohnsons dictionary of gardening edited by David Land
reth.
Schenck's gardeners text book.
The American fowl breeder, illustrated
DixenS Kerrs ornamental and domestic poultry, with
coored illustrations.
Bennetts domestic poultry book.
Aliens Domestic Animals.
Beechs American practice and family physician, thick
svo ship. This work having been recently Thoroughly
vised no additions or improvements can be made.
Landscape gardening, park and pleasure grounds, by
Smith.
Practical treatise the culture of the Grape, by ].
Fiske Allen.
The progressive farmer T. A. Nash.
Golemans practical agriculture, and rural economy.
Rodgers scientific agriculture.
Calcareous Manures, by Edmund Rufin
Chatter and 1ouatts cattle doctor, by Skinner.
Youatt on the pig.
Hoare on the grape vne
Stevens book of he farm q TO thef
mer steward ploughman cattleman shepherd eldworke
and dairy maid by Henry Stevens, with 45o illustrations
to which added explanatory notes. remarks &C. by j.
S. Skinner, really books pos
seSS, vols
The American farm book R. L. Allen.
The cottage and farm bee keeper practical work. by
county curate.
Aliens rural architecture comprising Farm Houses Cot
tages Carriage Houses Sheep Coes, Pggores, Barns &c.
&c, by Lewis F. Allen.
The American Huck book by Dana.
The culturist
Blakes Farmer at home; a family text book for the
country, by Rev. John L. Clake D. D.
For sale by H. D. TURNER.
Pioneer Bookseller, Raleigh N c..
April Is, 1854.
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NEW MAP OF NORTH CAROLINA.

a
the necessary Surveys &C. be obtained New
three, well engraved and finished in the best sty
@ on at s sides that "a such % is Gae 3
frequent enquiries this subject that the undersigned
The only attempted work Of this kind is t of McRea
published in 1898 and since then the CGties, Towns,
our works of Internal improvements with small exceptions,
shall eonten & do%O pa the Na
tural Features of the State the Inlet Harbors Sounds
Lakes, Rivers Greeks. Mountains, DC.
The hs sr and area dvTGns
Offices Cities Villages, Posroads and Canals Colleges,
Academies &c. &C.
:. y1HT4T4 WIH4HAM pR.SSH p Go9K
Information from any source and which be of
0--0 D-l''- VIM D. COOKE
STOP THE RAsCAL.-ON THE 18TH OF APRIL
~ hired to a styling himself S. LONG, of Louis
iana Horse and Buggy for few days only, as he aeg
thence to return to Raleigh, his way Nash county
Since nee that hat. time Ih@1s e1 asad nohg Of I'm
n han the pe Ie is
Buggy Harness.. Tile of height with light
sandy hair and looks the gentleman.
such information as will enable me to the Horse
Raleigh Nav 90 1854. 54-6t.
EEWELRY AND FANCY GOODs-CHEAP-
~ Err THAN EVER!! The Subscribers take great pleas
in informing the citizens of Raleigh and vicinity that
they have just received entirely stock all the
cles in their line.
Thankful for the liberal patronage already received they
will do all in their power continuance of
Their present stock consists in part of
JEWELRY-Gold Earrings, Breastpns, Cuffpns Finger
rings sleevebuttons Bcelets Lockets, Fob and Guard
FANCY GOODS, &c,-Berlin and French Caskets, Fur
nsh Leather Retcules of all Sizes Paper machc Workbox
monies of Leather Velvet and Pearl French Cigar cases.
Pocket books, Wostenholm celebrated Cutlery Dressing
and Pocket Combs Of Ivory Buffalo India Rubber round
Combs Puff, Tucking and side Combs, Fabers pencils,
French fowerwares of all descriptions Fancy cups and
man silver Gasor wax kid crying and India Rubber dolls
of all Sizes Looking Glasses from cents 81 so.
All kinds of Perumery and Toilet requisites.
China and Glassware of various descriptions, &C.
CONFECTIONARY &c.-Common and French Candies
Pickles Preserves Brandy Fruit Prunes Risns Currants
Citron Nuts Wines Vinegar, Porter Ale Cordals, Bers
Schiedam Schnaps &C., &c F. MAILER & co.
Raleigh, April 10, 1854 42-
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OUR NEW sTOCK!!

OUR EW STO Il )!
IN l.. HARDING HAS JUST RECEIVED, AND
II oopened his stock of SPRING AND SUMNER CLOTH
ING comprising and desirable styles of Fine
French Pants Marseilles aud Silk Vests Supe-
French Cloth Frock and Sack Coatsbesdes all the
medium qualities.
These Goods made EXPRESSLY for own sales,
consequently the Garments made in the latest and best
style
We can confidently safely recommend goods to
WELL testify who have purchased from US
for years past.
Our arrangements such that can take measures
and made the best STYLE and good
guaranteed.
reference Dress Shirts would call the attention
of styles. Orders taken, and shirts
pared to suit customers every respect.
fs3 Call at HARDING'S for GOOD GOODS.
Raleigh, March "a, 1854 81
~ L. HARDING-Opposite Nessrs. Exams ee Cook
ELe Manufactures and Dealer in Superior READY
MADE CLOTHING, is receiving
Superior black doe skin Pants,
do fancy do do do
do white linen drill do
do do do duck do
do fancy do do do
do black satin D. B. Vest,
do do do S. B. do
do do silk do
do fancy do do
do farmer satins do
do white Marseilles D. B. Vest,
do do figured eo DO DO D. B. do do
do black cloth frock Coats,
do do do dress do
do fancy do frock do
do do do sack do
with all the medium qualities.
TOT 'a' s"'H' "''i --''A' >''''' N'' HARD1NG's.
April 4, 1854. 40
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Raleigh May 10, 1854. u o0okst8[' snF

EW BOOKS:-Sc -Scotias Bards illustrated; Pretoria
Field Book of the Revolution by B. ]. LOSING, vols
royal vo Peruvian Antiquities, by Marano Edward Pivero
Translated ira into English from the original Spanish by Fran
H. The Complete Works Of S s Coerdge with an intro.
duetoTE essay upon his Philosophical and Theological Opn
IONS Edited by Professor Shcdd vos vo; The Works
of Joseph Addison Edited, with Critical Explanatory
notes 6y George w Greene The Works Of Shakespeare,
Edited by Payne Collier ESQ., S. A. Health Trip to the
Tropics, by n: P Willis; The Homes of the New World,
OF Amerea by Federika Bremen The Behav-
The Analogy of Ancient Craft Masonry Natural
Teacd Religion, by Charles Scott A NJ Bleak House, by
Charles Dickens Gusayus Lindorme Or Lead into
temptation" by Emile F. Caren; The Daughter at school,
by Rev Jno Todd, d: d., The Old House by the River;
temperance Tales and Hearth Stone evsr:es by T. Brown
For sale by W. L. PCMEROY.
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ITALY LINE BETWEEN PORTSMOUTH,
HDNORFOLK EDENTON AND PLYMOUTH. On and
after Saturday l4th Instant the Steamer ScHULTz will be
placed the from Black Water to Plymouth, thus
forming daily line, Sundays excepted) -
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Immediately after the
arrival of the Cars from Portsmouth, Returning, will
leave Plymouth in the evening of the same days
ScHULTz, Capt. Halsey, will leave Black Water on
Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays after the arrival OF the
Cars from Portsmouth. Returning, will leave plymouth
on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays as o'clock, A A.
Passing the River in the day time, arriving
at Black Water in time for the Express Train $50
The SCHULTZ will leave EdentOn at O'clock A M VIII
pass by Coleain at will be at the Gatesye Wharf at
about il Winton at 12 o'clock; and Reddcks at f. NJ
coming off in Boats will be taken on board at
any point on the Chowan River =,
Freight will be received and landed at all convenient
points the River.
April 3, 1854. 40-u.
Spring TRADE IS54.-TO NORTH CAROLINA
S9MERCHANTS.-By the arrival of Steamer Europa and
Packet ship Panama, in possession OF our Spring
mnortaon of Foreign Goods selected for our sales by MI
WIN Weddell in the ENGLISH, ScoTIsH IRISH markets
We have also received from the Eastern Cities large
and Commanding stock of Domestic Fabrics purchased from
First Hands which prepared to offer to the Trade at
as low prices as they can be found in any market
North Carolina Merchants respectfully invited to give
US a caii "nen 'ne' '-''' STEVENSON WEDDELL,
Sycamore St.. Petersburg, Va,
uo-.h , 1854 = S2Ey.'
AS'-
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January 25, 1854.

&ILAS BURNS, PROPRIETOR, BUILDER OF
y STEAM ENGINES AND GENERAL MACHINIST.
The above establishment has been successful operation
about year. and has turned of the best STEAM
ENGINES and SAW MILLS that have operated in this
any other State.
Orders solicited for Steam Engines and Saw Mills Mill
Gearing and Machinery of description to be completed
during the Summer and Fall The improved condition of
the Raleigh and CASTOR Rail Road will enable to fill
with dispatch and puncuay all orders after the 1s of
July.
The following certificate will show the character of the
work executed at the above Works:
"AuBRY, Cumberland May 49, 1852.
''Mr ILAs BURNsDear SIR: Our Engine and Mills, made
your shops have been at work nearly months, and
fully expectations The ENGINE and
STRENGTH and DURABILITY inferior 10
of the class made here elsewhere. The
MILLS smoothness and speed truly astonishing
In ordinary saving cut in sized log foot in
3AI seconds feet per minute We have run, however,
through feet log seconds the rate of 50 feet
per minute by running to the top speed fully believe
feet per minute. The only objection have
heard urged is it takes hands to haul logs and
carry away lumber. Yours, &C.. -
JONES & BARBEE'
June 1882 30
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Spring Is54.-WHOLESALE BOOT AND SHOE
Al M We d 1of
of house has just returned from the North and
% e
ces Wrapping Paper, Lacngs DC, and all other articles
Our assortment this will be much larger and more
varied than heretofore in order to meet the demands of
rapidly increasing Our goods have all been bought
First Hands, and selected with great by old buy
er of thirty years with special reference to the
We now in receipt of portion of our stock and are
in daily expectation of large thereto, which will
render our one OF the most complete and ac
tive offered to the Southern Trade.
In soliciting examination assure our friends and
the public generally that prices shall be found as low
and reasonable as those OF any similar establishment
south of Massachusetts.
s~ Merchants and others buying by the Package or
Dozen will find it to their interest examine stock be-
fore purchasing elsewhere it is determination to sell
as cheap as any OF our n0F7erR W. R. 5oRENsoN Co..
Two doors below Paul & McIlwaine,
East side Sycamore ST., Petersburg, Va.
THO THE PUBLIC.-THE SUBSCRIBER, ANTO-
Il MO PIZZINI, Foreign and Domestic Co1fctioner and
pleasure of informing the citizens of Raleigh and the ad
acen country that he has opened (three doors below
Splendid Confectionery and Fruit Establish
ment!
In his store will be found at all times all that is nice
the gace desire the establishment Of house of this
kind he hopes by attention to the trade to merit portion
of its favors. ANTONIO PlLZlNl.
N. B. He keeps constantly on hand
Oranges, Lemons, per box, Preserves,
Raisns, per whole, 14 and Il Cordals,
boxes, Cigars of all kinds
Nuts of all kinds, F rem ch and German
Figs and Prunes, Fancy Goods.
STEAM CANDIES Cancy and plain) manufactured by
myself and warranted good the United States
The above articles be had at wholesale and retail
A. PiZZINI.
April 15 1854. A.
EUsT IN sEAsoN.-THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE
q just received from New York the largest assortment of
Walking Canes comprising Whaebone, India Rubber, Lg-
Vitae, Maacca, Rattan, &C., &c.
Also French and Spanish Fams of all descriptions. Come
S. MAILER co.
P. s. On band few beautiful gold and sikUer ,ontings,
manufactured by II. MAILER:
Raleigh, May 5th 1854. 4s-tf
DOZEN STANDING COLLARS at
HARDINGS. g
IMPORTED Cigars of various and best brands, just
lreoeiyed at Haywood's Scott's Drug. Store
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CARRIAGE MAKING,
X aleigh Coach FacfOrV

ENILLIAMS & GORMAN, HAVING ENLARG
w ED their establishment by the addition of Jenkins
shop on Hargett ST. fully prepared orders
for CARRIAGES of every description. Employing expe-
renced workmen and using the best of mai eria their
work will always be finished in style acarGnted to give
RepaI1ng done with neatness and despatch.
Factory Hargett ST., the Baptist Grove, and
at Clarke's old stand, the Masonic Hall.
Raleigh, MAY Is, 1854. 53-1v
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SELLING AT COST

Al COST!
ND EADY MADE CLOTHING. The subscribers having
mander of their Spring and Summer 10 per
above
Blue, Black and Brown Cloth Coats
Brown Grass and Fancy Linen do,
Black Alpaca and Broadcloth do,
Black DUeskin and Fancy Cashmere Pants,
Fancy and Plain Linen Pants,
Fancy Cottonade and Anon Pants,
Black Satin and Fancy Silk Vests.
Buff, White and Fancy Marseils Vests,
Shirts Collars, &C.. &c.
The above goods of the latest styles and well made.
Call and buy cheap. EVANS & COOKE.
ALSO, hand good assortment of Spring and Summer
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods Hats Boots and Shoes, &C.
which will be sold cheap. EVANS COOKE.
Raleigh, May 10. So
sI5o,OOO WHOLESALE STOCK OF BOOTS
and Shoes, for Spring 1854, by
NNT III. ADDINGTON & Co., Norfolk, Va.
and North Carolina to this immense stock of BOOTS,
SHOES. TRAVELLING TRUNKS, VALICES, CARPET
BAGS, &c, amounting to sl50,000.
1t is of the most varied because embraces
kind of Boots and Shoes that be found the United
States, and is the selected stock in all Virginia
The goods made order by the best manufacturers
in this country expressly for OUR WHOLESALE TRADE,
and it consequently better suited TO the Trade of Virginia
and North Carolina than wholesale stock of Boots and
Shoes ordinarily found elsewhere.
Besides having better goods the made regular to
avoid large quantity of small which great
evil the Merchant and of universal complaint Our
has been avoid this evil giving orders the
ufacture of our stock of Boots and Shoes
,y We prepared to sell these goods a shade loene
than any other house in Virginia, and aoM do it, City
and Country Merchants therefore invited call and look
for themselves.
sSy@ Terms months credit.
w. H. ADDINGTON & CO.,
Norfolk, Va.
March a. 1854. 81
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C. NJ Il RS
Fashionable Hat and Cap Emporium,
40. /. Granite A0ac, FIUnt Street,
HZLKLlGTON N c.
Panama Leqhorn and Palm Hats Silk Fur and Wool
Hats, Umbrellas and Walking Canes,
WhGleSGke and Ret0a
~ Orders promptly attended to.
Wilmington May %, 1852. G7-pd.
EH Err RRINGS.-SOO bbIs. No. cut, w. T. Sutton's
III In curing
IS " "a family roe touring
For sale by
A. & II. HARRIS
Norfolk, May 30, 1854. 5G-3m
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GLENN'S TRUE VERBENA WATER.-TH1s
- delghnl perfume, prepared by Chemical process,
from the hot house plant LEMON TRFoL1A is confidently
freshng and delightful oder 1t contains the fragrance
OF the plant Itself In concentrated form and will found
very useful for removing the anguor crowd
ed rooms DC Also as delicious perfume for the Hand
and VIII be found much cheaper than the Extracts,
and yet equally good and pleasant change for the Eau de
Cologne. ~
Also Glenn's Musk Toilet Wafer
Glenns Rose Geranium Water.
Glenns Citronela Water, all delightful and concen-
trated perfumes.
For sale in Raleigh together with assortment Genns
Justly celebrated perfumery.
For sale by
II. D. TURNER.
-, n. G. Bookstore
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her hnn. hut no deduction will be made on any but
Hy Pptsements-these will be inserted at onefourth
TeTHt Y tn m the regular charge.
s than or business Cards. not exceeding five lines,
Sred in either the Weekly Semi-Weekly, for
viii be onths or SO for twelve months; in both pa
tor So s1n for six months, S15 for twelve months
NJ naner will be sent to advertisers for six months
the and others who may wish to send money
FsP E5S ff r Is s
ik ne ns to the Editor must free of postage.
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LANDS located, bought and sold.
CLAIMS against the State individuals collected and ad
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the land SYSTEM nsures superior locations the best
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May 90, 1854. 54-1y
a MEXICAN BooKs.-THE LIBRARY OF Ey.
cry American citizen should have the following truly
Works of Daniel webser-His Speeches. Arguments and
Diplomatic Papers, with Biographical notice By Edward
B"ncrot's History the United States Vols l. IL III
~ and ', now ready, and Sparks Life of Washington
One handsome vol.
The Life and writings of John Jay, selections from
William Jay f"peiS 0' MS son
5s works 5 Of &. Alexander Hamilton comprising his
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~ Practical Surveyors Guide containing the necessary
n1ormaon to make any person of common capacity fin
lshsd Land Surveyor, without the aid of teacher By
Andrew Duncan, Land Surveyor &C. I2mo.
American Miller and Millwright's Assistant. By w c.
Hughes ~ ~
Painter Paint e Glider lid and yarnishcr's Companion.
Eyer ana Colormakers do.
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GadI Cabinet ?s Maker Ma and ,gphoIsterer's Do do:
Paper-Hangers Companion
Assayers Guide. By O. NJ. Lieber.
Practical Brewer. By DR.. Byron.
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Pyrotecnists Companion.
Walkers Electrotype Manipulation.
Tenlpleton on the Steam Engine. For sale by
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Raleigh june 1854. Ga
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mears OF obtaining supplies from New York, PhEadelphia
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our Express leaves all these points daily Sundays ex-
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Aaat speed is insured with the mail
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A Gold Pen Worth BuyingI
EDALMER & RAMSAY, ARE RECEIVING A.
IL w: Rapps Gold Niche Pen, sole Agents for Raleigh,
N c. They decidedly the best Gold Pen made-theY
write with the greatest and also freedom of the hand
not heretofore attainable. The Pens all warranted
New Jeweryjus received from the Nor style Mo-
sale, &c.
Lamps for Center Tables aud Passages.
PALMER RAMSAY.
Raleigh, May 80, 1854. So
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Blacksmithing, HOrse-Shoeing, sc.
EDWARD YARBROUGH, .Jr., HAVING
AI erected new Blacksmith Shop at the corner of Har-
get and Wilmington Sts is prepared to have all work in
the above line executed with and dispatch The we'll
known Jim Akins with competent assistants being per-
manently engaged, he enabled to have the animals
trusted to his shod in workmanlike manner.
Raleigh, May 20, 1854 54-tf.
Reg Metrnnolitan
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DOZEN STANDING COLLARS at
HARDING'S.

IMPORTED Cigars of various and best brands, just
lreoeiyed at Haywoods Scott's DruR.S Store.
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HDAINTS AND OILS.-A VERY LARGE SUPPLY
II all kinds of PAINTS OIs and VAEN1sIEs to hapo
and for SALE than be bought elsewhere on the
most accommodating terms by +. +. fEoCOD'
Sent. u, 1858. GU
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-05
DOTGLASISM IN ILLINOIS.
correspOrdenes Of The N. T. Tribune.


MAREsGo, H., Saturday, Aug %, 1854.
II NAV perhaps be some satisfaction for the public
% know that at least portion of Illinois Is visit
ing upon Douglas IL Co. that retributiOn which they
do1btsss must Justly deserve. We have had this af-
terpoon most gratifying demonstration which will
he long remembered by the freemen of McHenry
County. Pursuant to call signed by over one hun
Sred OF the most influential men of all parties,
nestinq assembled at Woodstock. PheniI Hall
nroyed insufficient to accommodate the unexpected
fumbers that poured in from different parts of the
county: but with Booth the Wisconsin Fugitive, we
felt our arrangements quite complete. We adopted
The name Republican, and platform OF the Madison
Convention. with unanimous resoutontbat no msn
could become our candidate until he subscribes TO
tbe PRINCIPLES of that platform.
Bat the richest part of the affair was reserved fog
the Hunker Whigs. As soon as it was ascertained
vhat dav the mass meeting to be held they sent
gsuinp hsndbIs to all parts Of the county, calling on
an national Wings to meet in convention the Court
Tou.e ON the same afternoon Of ths mass meeting.
This cali was also published in TAe Hoodstoek De,so-
craf. a crouchirg, contemplate Douglas satellite.
The result of all this WA, they succeeded In getrns
together not over seven doughfsces. After sympa-
,h;zng with each other short time, they dkpersed,
some coming over 10 the hall but more TO the saloon
that place of all others where Office seekers can
most efec.ualy drown trouble md not unfrequentiy
gst noefed. RkpuBLIcAs.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-05

seen men from ms y parts II Kentucky and Tennes
see Ird;sna and OHIO, the Wabash Valley and meri.
esn Bottoms; all are ut shorta report the droutb
beyond anything eve< known. hrve sesn many
farmers who have thresA ed and all say their wheat
The vhea, crop will come far short OF wha had been
anticicipsted and the oai cre,1, by being ripened
20 fast by the excessive heat too ripe by far be
fore the wheat was near harvested 80 that there we're
Thousands Of acres that were not Gun, as they woula
all shell or and had fallen uponthe grvsnd Potatoes
there is none south of Ottawa This + ali truth but
not half Of IT, Persons travelling harily get
any water for themselves or cattle or horses once
day. and the heat IL still as oppressive as eyerirom
s0o to lot nearly all tie time since the Goth June
and everything is enveloped in dust Corn all crsped,
IN many places When not onethird its ordinary hight
and hot sign OF al cor on many, many acres. q
CHAS PARKER