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NEWJE'RSEY ITEMS.

Nyw,IERsFY HsToRlCAL SoCIyrY.-Ihls society met
v av IN Liberty Hall Building Newark. the Hon Jos C. Horn
IT, Pr,.denf IN the chair The Hon Wm Duef and the
Hon lanes Parker WEI upon he platform. go
The Committee Resolutions recommended the pubncson OF
steYen,- Ausi Index Adopted
Tn. Fire proof Binding rero I'd thst %, hsa
such building r. l. on PARK iucn-
plsc 100 fee, from Brcadf The 10, so feet by III IN SIZE II
cosf : ias been raid for.
Mr. Whitehead read interesting extracts from me cosp'n"
euce cf the Society. -.,- .s...-.., .,
meet AZ Elizabethtovn IN september next
AGoop Ex,NPrE-The Grand Jury of Passaic County
have preuisd ese freebooter. who signed license petition W
person who destitute OF the necessary ACCOMMODATIONS '
k..Yf
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Monr MrRDTRs IN KESrucKY.-TIo Frankfort peo-
man OF the 18th inst gives the following catalogue OF muir
deTs
We from gentleman uri from Versailles That four
persons have been convicted Of murder IN the Circuit
Court now in session there. Three of them were negroes
convicted Of the murder of their master which was com
mttcd some time last spring while they at work III
cornfed These were found guilty circumstanal ey-
d.uce Tie other was n man named Wilson, for murder
committed year since. The sentence al me
Court il Rot yet passed upon them.
If woud seem that circpmsfoajioi evidence j. sufficient
TO conyc, negroes in kentucky But here is another
murder case:
A.oTHER M,s SHoT.-Lnst Monday, Morgan Jones
shot Lewis HofmaD Coroner Frazer summoned jury
that returned n verdict that Lewis Hoffman came 10 his
death from shot discharged from rifle in the hands of
Morgan Jones. We forbear giving the particulars until
after an examination is had This affair offer fine oppo
nitv TO some S1n0for or SOMEBODY roIafr in the de-
Tense. ttynilana N.Y. News, iith
man III Jacksonville kentucky owns kitten with
eight legs. LOUISVILLE 'pnrief'
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WILLIANSBUR I7EWS.

Tur Patent SAFE GAuE.-On Wednesday afternoon
Eve ,uns men residing who on their way to
Of >172 by three Confidence hirn
induced 70 his
,y Confidence who succeeded in borrowing 800 on
The other tour persons
were INDUCED 20 by the harper', who SIC
rses,1 obtaining The of OF the
sanford JOY The patent safe operator was
detected in evening BY the last named persons
MI ceivd his money back Sb; Joy received 300 bill
80 l. .nrdn taineIf ~ be bad
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FIRES.
TlRF ~ " hIrk-,r.

About 81 clock Yesterday morning FIRE was discovered
in the building No - Whi;es occupied by eH-Adernan
Adams as silversmh shop, and Mr.. Thomas gas-hier
1t originated in the premises of Mr. Thomas but in what
manner has not been sscertainei. The flames were
speedily extingui,Le by the reuen Loss absut 800
fully insured
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places we and in giving them licenses guilty II MAJ
fe.sanco in Office.
Councilman sEKLTF repiiei that be WAS not aware Of
their dsrepu.able character and would investigate the
Charge Ifhe found them correct: ne would revoke their
iicfrSe-
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ARRAIGNMENT FOR MURDER.

Aaron Jackson young coored man, was arraigned on
charge Of the murder Of Francis Johnson on the IAN Of
February last. He pleaded not guilty hr' Jonas b.
Pbips appeared on his behalf The trial was SET down
Tor uedn
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sTPUocLr FOR LIVE Emo rp CT ind lay I'D Biats'on
Profc- rc 20 be lie auto biography Of English Dis
scnng minister. liz oumc relates the details o; an eH-
pcrcDcc not distinguished by any very extraordinary in
cdcnis and in style Of uiocrale verLo-iy and dulness
Is endless moraliznrs may crafty the taste OF some
rcade but they rob the narrative az every approach 20
vitality.
WCNAEs lNFLURSCE AND WOMANs MISSION IaHo.
~. ~. Wili1 r. Hazard.
portion Of this work reprint Of the English adip-
taon Of Annie Martins celebrated treatise The Edn-
csiion Of Mother-,' which i. well known to abound IN
valuable suggestions The first par, Of the volume u IN
tended On Introductory c-ay bu, is chiefly made ~ OF
commonplace reflections and shallow senimen'aities
TRIALS AM coyyFssIoyS OF AZ AMERICAN HOUSE..
kEEriR lzH,s p az PhiisdsPn's' LFPne'''' '''n''
eeres Of sketches showing mp the bluniers and mi-e-
Of American housel coping it, unlucky forms. Inc
descriptions for the part verge too closely on caca
tlrr 70 produce the humorous effect which they ann
THE CHURCH. N Dscors,ls By the Re- 81 y,
sod !, { 5 F,s ,5'i' l. r.
volume pos;humous zcrnons by the late gifted aH-
thor Of Msrgse," They devoted to the exposition
Of de writer's view the organization AMI influence oil
ritual obseryences.
A new issue OF Professor REDS ercellen, edition Of
TIE Com,efe Poeoal Work If ordsvorh Is announced
by Ieye- & Zel. The merits Of this edition are wen
known q the admirers Of Wordsworth in this country,
who will rejoice to find again in the market. ner having
for some time been Of print. Ii brought out in
style Of superior elegance and Is cmbc-hed with por
trait Of the poet and a view of Rydsl Mount.
Tie Twentieth Volume Of EHe'd Reports IN Lar md
Eqp containing cascs in the House OF Lords and in all
the Courts of Common Law and Admiralty, during the
year 1885, ia issued by Little, Brown Co., the eminent
law-pubshcr- in Boston.
Jcln Hotrord oudde Pr,.on World Of Europe by HrF
worth DIxos is the title of lively biographical sketch
Of the celebrated pllanthrop-t An edition slightly
abridged r. published by r. Garter & Brothers.
a new edition Of TIE C-oy HIS CENT md People, by
JoHs s. MAxwILL il issued by Charles Scribner It, de-
ta of Russian society and institutions highly graphic
and will be read with interest at this moment.
We have received the third edition of The HDadrcd
Boston Oroiors by JAMES L. LoRTSG, published by Jewet
Co. The of hi- popular work is welldeserycd
Idronccd Lofin Exercises is new volume Of scHsrz
ZrSr1s "Cessical Series published by Blanchard s.
Lea.
Jracc Lc,rg's Letters TO Young Mo'iers compiled by
AM f. PoRTFn collection OF valuable suggestions 10
mate r1al novicos. CJewett s. Co..
new and convenient Map Of me T9tei States includ
ing the latest geographical change, j. published by A.
RAINY.
The Hcod CuHer If Lennon and The Eriies Of I.a-
ccrno. Two religious stories in volume published by
4
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Advertisement
N,pSu's ROOk- KEEPING Rooms REMOVED. I.

M,sss hs removed Roo, for the g.cce Of Book
EFSyxs WEIrlSc &c No so Broadway, tAppieicns oud
In vhr- VIII b. happy receive and nset nose Nno
lh 70 ps plete course OF praeee u 80 plz
sho rtsrr..-s Will ri-ase cal cFcrs- VIA tu eus''
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II will be sccn by advertisement in THt TKIBr Ne
that Capt Dc Groot will soon open the Heath House at
Sohoocys Mountain place of summer resort
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correct anaIy-ls Of tl- FlrehVUsIcaI UrgaHs rHo'
Il h..iu he deficient. szd wherein yely DE-
,,S srd ko restrain ho~ faculties Necessary 70
inform consistent Intellectual 5los sud
$50 pi.rior Examinations daily by The Brothers sowLtR
Ne. sc Broadway.
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Light k.ndhug DER the dewy dawn
o. s'i,f,-irs ser =. eew s-a uef lawn
I = isvtrs or f1e sil1F' SO,
VII -l..a az5 yGrc sTe ace;irE roe;
L .hft s.c.a-ln- isa- Gle bee n ni&h
l',rr re s.. tossed mariners eye.
a.. ,a1-ush.ns - 20 cytss - I've
We .lt s...i nj l-la las hi-7 s'Sfs
-r.e "a "a. = beautiful. divine,
And 80 thee. tsiry rsfs entst3
r. .ir rarest iur~ fitir oveiiest srAfs
= cSsn-srf- n hnrisr fsc~.
Bs.Ds. No. rs aai ja Bfosd~t
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Is DAsGER OF FsLLISc.-Tho building No. Il nassau
st. in danger of falling and should be taken down The
cause that the building lately adjoining it has been de-
moli-hed and it is too feeble 10 stand alone.
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fA6ysrtiss ment
TDJcATIOS -WN J. NTyU>> SCHOOL FOR BOYS

Ma W.. i5h aear 5;hav Principal department number lin
tied 20 = Primary department ~ The usiion Of h sehoo "
ID residents 81 ysil Of Union aud Madison
There OWNS the removal Of snne ~ rom
the civ
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BROOKLYN ITEMS.

Margaret Smith, who tried in the Brooklyn Court
az seons on an Indictment grand larceny stealing god
-sch from Henry Noble acquitted yesterday ire proof no'
brpg positive =, A..
James Nelson arragned the Court 'i'ir nct
rsnt hu, tao concluded at the adjournment
Drovxrp-A little son of Michael Kenny was drowned
the dock II Wtsnesisy evening having fallen
owe I'd while gathering chips
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CITY ITEMS.
METEOROLOGICAL Req

METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER
FIN OL.raons By Standard Therso~es dfN ChI"brrs"
By JOHN C II. ROsKErTI
IS5i BAN IAN SPIN.
May le.............--...--..-o 30 ~
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THE TURF.
4 man II
eight legs.

INos 1orRsF, L. I.-TnoTTNG.- Wednesday, May
IL Match for 500, mile aud repeat to harness
Duy,s. name . 2 Flash.
Time 55-l57
UxIoS CouRsr, L.L-RuSSISG.-Matchf of $500, mile
heats Tpc,doy, May 10.
C. Hood names 'h m Dem Msd -''''''''''''''
Tmicraut was the favoTitc 10 Z. These nags car
Rcd AS lbs each The stallion the race handly in
two straight heats.
T>oy CorR>r. l.. I.-TnoTrNG-.uoaday 18th
Match for $500 mile heats bcs; in 3, :. harness.
hr Tqtle name. b. SiIpery J"'' '''''.'''9a
""' " "''''' Time-1f5-Ais
Same 9ay-Puse and Stake $3.50 mile heats best ) IN
), in harness ,.,,,
H. woodruff enter, Lady Franklin
J'' "ieipe, 'nl Ta b.. Z. Iossi
Hrs, Rocc-Kste was the favorite az 100 10 90 The
betting was heavy this tro the knowing ones were
completely taken in on this race.
S1co,d Ro,,-Isdy Franklin was the avcrite at the
rate Of 100 to TO- Isaac Woodruff drove and lost the hrs
two heats and the betting changed around on the horse AZ
400 20 20 the mares chances were considered small when
the old veteran Hiras Woodruff, was prevailed on !"
drive the when he got in behind the mare .he
showed different gait AZ scoring he dr1.e hei % ne
haifmle pole in IL seconds carrying the fonss on MS
lcc~ winning the he and out OF the five There was
large attendance present 10 witness these TWO "e"'on
tested trots.
TRorTING At CIsoix~,ri. OHo-QUEEN CIV Course
Satardog April - la. Match 5000. mile heats IN
harness.
" Peshodys b. n KA:- NSdoi- --.----....
r. sailing b. n. Poly Madi-on :
Time 2.O-- 81.
sam, Dat-Purse $50 for green hor>es, mile heats best
IN :. 10 wagons
n Dnick's ~ IA. LADY Mta.......
+ Sal a. o. Madame Nina. ]
" Peabody Jsck Hsuou....-...- . 5 } !
Tur 5:tg-jt--5 i-3:Al-i o2--j 49, 81
NV EAcF CoURsE - NIEGINIA-Ne learn from good
or-lor,v saw The E,ciuond Daifg DsDafct that a num-
Ir If gentlemen siauuch friends Of the Turf about
oVtng new race in Hanover near the Slash Cot
t1c The ground i laid TO he admirably adapted TO
the purpose which it IS designed and ~ the northern
can pass directly by IT, persons IN the cry WI have
with less expense than they even 20 TO Fairfield or
Brock Road.
TRoTTiSG II CALIFoRSGt.-A grea; sveep-take race
for - Coo csme off over the Pioneer Cour-e, san IRAN
cisco Anil between the celebrated roi;ing mare lady
Vernon end the u. celebrated PAGER Lady Mac both
well known 10 fame in the Atlantic states. fFonaoi!
rs COO changed hands. Annexed i the result.
Spsday April g-Purse and stake $1,000 ME heai-
hest 3 in : in harness, weight li1 10.
Z Burton nsmed Z be- Lady f.Inon.................'
) Powusr named IA LADY Nsc...... --ds
Tine -.
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fAdvertiem-at
DR.. DUFF. - DAGUERREoTYPEs aui CRYsrALo


rfyss tinted eoorrl iel of This eminent Soth honAr,
OBTAINED L,ssE>cts great World. Far r'eaii'
G.iery No sl Bro-d~,y corner Of Whisst
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Rrcu PLAID AND STRIPED SUMNER SILN>-UBs.

pEll PFIasoN LAKE, No f7 Bfoalvsy WI lnea 'h 'Tna.
the shove STYLES Manufactured o ae F- market Al
u.l - I,sf cent les than the Of importation.
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STkRkO>toPt>, tRANoN Dt1l Ehht ifFL>s LIZ n
Fr Pic rrEF, &c taken weather the WOSLDs FAR
PKKsIVs GsLLERy. No. S6j Broadway ; Koot.
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EnrAn DRoMNED

ForSp DRowNED-The body Of man whose name u
- b.,. hen OSi-l foruserl, hand board the
tcs, Buso are drowned in Jarr.y as. while ,t's
.. - h. the when in0Kic ted yesterday found
- 49, ot ~ Sprins Sor-h River. IN inquest held
- I'D 10 q ..k OF violence bea discovered the rendered
,srdlct II lss.L D. tE.wIaz
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lAivrrfi~smert
lis hing is worth doing at all. it is worth doing
veil ,,oor DASUERsEorYPsT NJ ID BsoA4~Ay FeIsSAs
ak en- ia any weather
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NATIONAL Tllr.rrR.-This evening viii be repeate'

the new DRAINS. Sep. Crime" sni ssuih .. Ant
N.-srs Coney end Taylor end M~ef
with hsy trained dogs Yankee Ami Brun viii spear
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F.r.L RAILROAD AocIDEST.-Coroner Hilton ye-'er-
day held an inquest upon the body OF Charles Knapp 4
native of Orange County y. y 20 years OF age whose
death caused by injuries received on the Erie Railroad
on Wednesday evening. The deceased was brakeman
ON the road and fell the platform OF one OF the ca
which a:or stop a; Blauvc:yile Station started sud
denlv Nearly the whole train passed over his eft thigh
and ankle menglng them in shocking manner lie was
picked up Immediately after aud taken 20 PerDont and
thence bv steamboat this City where he died soon after
arriving Tie Jury rendered verdict of Accidental
Death.
ACCIDENT ~ TIE FALLISG OF 4 W.LL.-ThO-. WEIGH,
--iouly injured Yesterday
~ he lrs par builcuz No a Chambssst
down. other persons ~sf- IN
10 there -aher;nz wood mad narrow e
an Tie taken the Se~ YORK HOspi-aL
F.ru C,RnlAGE AccfDENT.-A gentleman residing a.
~ n, Wet Sixtssufh Insanity killed yes,.rdiy afternoon
- hing throw h. while driving the upper OF
~ C Th- took shi and furious rate through the
and throwing tic ocgpan VIII sEeai
,re- 70 pavement bs death II bid wa
h. snd inquest VII BE- held upon utnl' ofunH
rorxD DEAD ~ CELL.-Tho-. Dalphin, an lrishman
- s, If axe Ms the sixth WAd Police station
uishf having been found AZ
80 80, On the door Of ia cell y,Ssday 1ornn1 be
IND dad Gamble hrd Inquest upon TIE BIDS
ID t- rendered verdict Of death iFom incompetence
Forsp DRowNED-The body Of a man whose name u
q hand board the n
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NEW THREE Gent PITcEs.-We are indebted to Adam
& Co. for specimens of the new three cent pieces Issued
by authority Of the law that authorized the coming
of three dollar gold pieces These pieces are OF pure
silver Those heretofore coined contain twenty per cent
of ALLOW The new coin is different from the old in having
palm leaf over the Ills and bundle of arrows under
them.
SocrETY FOR THE RELIEF or DESTITUTE CHiLDREN OF
srvrN-The following is to- s Of officers of this ln't-
tuition situated on Staten Island elected "wednesday
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' NATIONAL MONUMENT.

WASHINGTON NATIONAL MONUMENT.
CRYSTAL PALACE NFw-iORK. Thursday. May Is. 1851
cesh hand =
toaiitu,ious from May a. 10 dse.............' D. 81
J L. y.
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ANNA; OR. THE CHILD OF THE WRECK-The new
and uece.l pisv Museum, will be performed TN
ENtNINs- A Charming eomedy rsIs AFrtsNooN
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THE FIRST CLASS STANDARD READER by IfIs 'A''''
limo Pr rs }. c. Derby
It's fortunate circumstance tl'u 80 many OF inc PoP'
lar American schoobooks have been prepared by s'hoi
A., Of genuine Accomplishments and cultivated tastes
The series of reading-books by the Rev. Mr. Pierpont
which in their day extensively read in the common
Schools of this country doubt eIerted marked inn"
.pce in training the youthful mind to an appreciation ''
the best specimens of literature We are glad 10 see 'e
same field now entered by man OF such sound uuSnn
and excellent GUILTY. alton as the compiler OF 'h
Mr. Sargent enjoys brilliant fame as !res anu ura"a.
q. ,fcv persons are moro familiar with the cholcest
,odo-n ,;,eratureor could bring genial taste and
varied experience to the business of selecting lis treasures
for work like the present. His success in preparing Inc
STANDARD Speaker which has called forth the w"r'" s
commendatons in every quarter, is guarantee oil ms
,.,;csI sk The volume Issued cannot fail at once
70 take high rank among our best manuals OF %oc0ion
Is composed of an ample selection Of reading exercises
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Uaclc Jc,ry's Letters 10 Yong Mohers, compiled by
AsS f. PoRTrn is collection OF valuable suggestions to
mate rIla novicos. Jewctt & Co..
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and convenient Map Of me F7td States ncud-
ing the latest geographical change published by A.
Rainy.
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The Hcod CuHer If LeboHOn and The Eriies Of i.n-
ccrno. Two religious stories in volume published by
X. Carter & Brothers.
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAs-Betore Juass Issa.s.s.

LIBEL, DAMAGES LAID AT 5000
John Y. Clew Frederick Psturel .
The parties are French merchants residing and doing
business this City Psinif ssI he 70 this country
aud brought nephew with him whom be placed .esse
White Plains the nephew rrtaed France DIAL saoss
QUE ally New Yorh and IL established business here
while DEFENDANT Hsvre after ne r.
turn be wrote letter 10 brother OF plaintiff severely rens'"aS
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NV KECIIFTS FOR COOkING Bv WIS Lf'LTT T-ln0 PP
500. 7. Il. PeierDH.
IN her preface TO th- volume, Mrs Leslie cautions the
reader against mistakne it for her previous work the
subject entitled Directions for Cooking. The pres
ont publication sequel to the former one, but consist.
entirely of matter Many Of the receipts have been OBJ
tsncd from Southern ladies, noted for their skill in house
wifry and others from distinguished coorei cooks whose
race endowed with such peculiar genius for the Gull
nary art An excellent feature Of the book is the list Of
articles for breakfasts dinners and suppcrs adapted to the
chengcs of The scason and intended for the OF young
hOusc-kccpeis.
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In this case already stated the Court az ne opening
- ,nSsS decision a. 20 plesdngs IN actions for SANDER tbs
Of the Cont J0dss. Mitchell snt Roosevelt Jadss
ii. uiniou holding where defendant Ia his sDsser,
b.ve 20 recollection belief hayinf accrued bat
seorelv II did charge tue good and wand piea
Cleric TIE The dis~ntsd and held that
deuy the saying Of the word. and also @ up pss
hs words his bgkness) he did them,
eTs true Decision special Term allowing the plea affirmed
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ae.ni.e my yearnings, our first meeting scarcely
spe'.,S ,o an introduction. We both At dinner
has s1y d o@a '1 onI asqn@I pa S2
pipn: uccc His complain: OF the Decay OF Bc ggars
800 another chance wrote coarse paper, aud IN
80 English letter OF thanks % him. a. II from ono
q nerdieanf client, bui il produced ecci. had
~ N an hope when night. sitting, sick and sad in
rackcd with the RI eumai-m, the door was sud
opsred the wellh known iani cure IN BLACK walked
sThou, any ior@Iiy and wi,h cheerful Me boy o.
~ sscers They eagerly clutchcd, OF cOurie, and
~ sbst hour we were firm friends.
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Idronccd Lofin Exercises is a volume Of ScHsrT1
ZrSr1s Classical Series, published by Blanchard s
Lea.
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NEW HISTORICAL TEXTBOOK AND ATLAS OF BIBLi-
CAL GEOGRAPHY. BY Lyman CohEM.S $40. PIP. 5ls.
LipItncOt Gramho & Co. Sod by DE WIZ L Davenport
The purpose Of this work is to present the history and
geography Of the Bible in their mutual relations and in
form suited 70 awaken tho interest Of the youthful student.
1t on the same general plan the authors Historical
Geography of the Bible" it not however, abridge
mcn Of that valuable work. but separate, independent
treatise The details sacred history set forth with
cloainoss and at sufficient ong:hhe geographical Illus
traons arc copious and attracveand the mechanical
execution Of the work IL uncommony good. As an excel
lent aid in the study Of the Scripture the volume can be
unhcstatingly recommended to the public.
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from nc most cninen. American and English authors
more than wo-ris of which to be found in any
similar compilation copious treatise the principles
Of eocution is prcfxed to the work. provided with easy
marks OF reference TO be consulted conveniently in
reading The exercise. Appended to the volume is an Ex
planaioy Index ogrcat value constructed novel plan
and cmbodyng in short compass extensive fund Of
biographical historical aud technical information. We
recommend This Reader without not only
an admirable manual for classes but highly in=truc
tive and entertaining literary companion for young students
in general II should be regarded not exclusively as
schoobook, but indispensable addition to the fam
ily library.
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NE PRACTICAL SIKNElUks VI IUf. b' .NNUNI" II
C,S l.mo PIP. ~. Henry Carey Baird
The intention OF this little volume is to furnish brief
and cheap containing the necessary information 10
enable any person of average capacity to become skill
I surveyor without the aid of teacher II simple and
-.,.l and appesrs TO contain al the essential rules,
formulas and tables.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-09

PEcULIARImEs OF SHEEp.-A letter
writer, who sends forth jottings from
Cincinnati, in a recent epistle, tells the
following story as one that actually oc
CURED in that city:
A very amusing incident occurred or
Walnut street the other day, illustrative
of the natural instinct of one sheep fol.
lowing another. A small drove was
coming up the street, and when they ar.
rived opposite the Gibson House, the
foremost made rush to go into an al
ley, but man coming out, somewhat
frightened the sheep, and it deviating
slightly from the course, darted int a
fancy lamp store, followed by the whole
flock. The crowd, eager 10 witness the
sport, instantly blockaded the door, SC
that there was no egress for the uncere-
monious visitory, and as said lampstore
was too contracted to suit their peculiar
notions, and wishing TO regain their lib
ty as speedily as possible, they saw no 9TH
means Of escape, but through the win
dow. One of them made break, and
leaped clear through the show-window
upon the pavement, demolishing in its
progress, glassware, china, &c., with an
alacrity truly praise-worthy. The crowd
Immediately fell back from the door, and
allowed a free passage, but every sheep
jumped through the hole in the vim
dow.