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BOROUGH ORDINANCE,

Be it enacted by the Chief Burgess
and Common Council of the Borough o
Stroudsburg, and it is hereby enacted b,
the authority of the same,
That Franklin Street be graded, pavet
with good brick, and curbed with stone
on both sides of said street, from Eliza
beth street to Monroe street, and around
the public buildings on said street, by the
first day of August next. The same tc
be done under the direction of the Towr
Council, and according to the survey
as to height and width made by the
said Council.
And further, IF any person or persons
owning property on said Franklin street
neglect or refuse to have the same graded
paved and curbed in pursuance of the a.
bove enactment, within the time therein
specified, the said Council after the expira-
ton of the said time, will have the same
done at the expense of said owners ofprop-
erty according to the act of Assembly, in
such case made and provided.
BE it enacted by the Chief Burgess and
Common Council of the Borough of
Stroudsburg, and it is hereby enacted by
the authority of the same,
That the south side of Elizabeth street,
from Jacob Street to the lower end of the
lot now occupied by John Boys, be gra-
ded, paved with good brick, and curbed
with stone on or before the first day of
September next. The same to be done
under the direction of the Town Council,
and according to the survey--as to
height and width made by the said Coun-
Gil.
And further, If any persons or persons
owning property on the south side of said
Elizabeth street, from said Jacob street
to the lower corner of said lot now occu-
pied by John Boys, refuse to have the
same graded, paved and curbed in pur-
suance of the above enactment, and with
in the time therein specified, the Town
Council, after the expiration of the said
time, will have the same done at the ex-
pense of said property owners, according
to the Act of Assembly, in such case made
and provided.
Enacted June s. 1855.
By order of the Counsel.
ED. B. DREHER, Clerk.
June IA, lS55.--12t.
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TRUSSES ! TRUSSES!! !!
0S C. H. NEEDLES
Truss and Brace Establishment,
s. ". Cor. Of TweitM and Race streets,
PHILADELPHIA.

s. ". Cor. Of TceifM and Race streets,
PHILADELPHIA.
Importer Of fine French Trusses, combin-
ing extreme lightness, ease and durability
with correct construction.
Hernial or ruptured patients can be suited
by remittng amounts, as below :-Sending
number of inches round the hips, and stating
side affected
Cost Of Single Trusses, 50, So, 81 and SIS.
Double, SIS, So, So and $40.
Instructions as to wear, and how to effect
a cure, when possible, sent with the Truss
Also for sale in great variety,
DR.. Bdnning's ImprOrcd Patent Body Brace,
For the cure of Prolapsus Uteri; Spinal Props
and Supports, Patent Shoulder Braces, Chest
Expanders and Erector Braces, adapted TO
all with Stoop Shoulders and Weak Lungs;
English Elastic Abdominal Belts, Suspen-
sories, Syringes-male and female.
I-PLadies' Rooms, with Lady attendants.
August ,, ls55.--ly.
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ALSO,
3. STROUD & BREGHTLE'S FUR.
D0N'S DIGEST,---I7O0 to 1866.

A digest of the Laws of Pennsylvania, from
the year One Thousand Seven Hundred, to
the Eighth day of May, One Thousand Eight
Hundred and Fifty-Five. The First -Four
Editions by the late John Purdon, Esq. The
Fifth, Sixth and Seventh, by the Hon. Geo
NJ. Stroud. Eighth Edition, Revised, with
Marginal References, Foot Notes to the Ju-
dcial Decisions; Analytical Contents; Di.
gested Syllabus of each Title; and New
Full, and Exhaustive Index. BY Frederick
C. Brightly, Esq, Author of "A Treatise on
the Law of Costs" Equity Jurisprudence
"Nisi Plius Reports" Editor of 'Bnnss Jus.
tice," &c. One thick Royal 8vo Price on,
ly $500.
The freshness and permanent value of Pur.
don's Digest are preserved by the publication
annually of Digest of the Laws enacted in
each wear. These annual DigeStS are ar
ranged in precise conformity to the plan OF
Purdon's Digest. They are, each Of them
republshed annually; are connected together
by a General Index (prepared anew eact
year,) which embraces the contents of the
Laws of each year since the publication o.
Purdon's Digest, in one alphabet; and are
bound up with Purdon's Digest, and also solo
separately. :,
Thus the purchaser of Purdon's Digest vii
always be in possession of the complete body
of the Statute Laws of Pennsylvania down It
the very hour when he purchases it. Those
who have already purchased Purdon's may
always complete it to date for the small sun
of Fifty Cents, the price of volume con
tanning all the annual Digests issued since
the first publication of the present edition o
Purdon's Digest, as heretofore stated.
KAY g. BROTHER,
Law Booksellers and Publishers,
II & 10 South Fifth Street,
First Store above Chesnu
II Orders or letters of inquiry for Law
Books from the country promptly attended TO
Philadcphia. Jane -, ls55.-3m
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.175.OOO BRICK

Just burnt and for sale by the subscriber,
at his kiln in Stroudsburg. These brick are
of large size, superior quality and will be
sold as low and lover, according to quality,
thar any other brick in the County. A por-
zion of them are pressed or front and cornice
brick of different kinds. Said brick are com
posed of materials that viii stand the fire with
;mpunity, thrs answering for the purpose OF
buildinG bake-oyens lining cupolss, DC. Al
SO. a large portion of those brick are burnt
hard and are well calculated for paving and
will stand for that purpose equal TO any brick
that can be produced in this or any other
place. .,,,,-erpnfrr.Tr
Jaly 5, 1855
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R9- We clip the following from coun,
try paper; hope its patrons will take no.
tice :-"Five hundred more subscribers
wanted to pay heavy additional expenses.
An unexpected crisis has arrived, and Its
no crisis at all; it's cri-6u6."
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ALSO,
COMPANION TO BINNS'S JUSTICE.
GRADON'S FORMS.

Forms of Conveyancing, and of Practice il
the courts of Common Pleas, Quarter Ses
sions, Oyer and Terminer, the Supreme ant
Orphans Courts, and the offices of the vari
Gus Civil officers and Justices of the Peace
Fourth edition, revised, corrected, enlarged
and adapted to the present state of the law
with copous explanatory Notes and Refer
ences, and u new, full, and comprehensive In
dex. BY Robert E. Wright, Esq. In one
thick Octave volume. Price only $3.50.
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FURNITURE WlREROGsgS.
Smiley. SayFc EE Go.

Ga Respectfully inform the citi-
G@.Zzzz.:zzzs5 zcns of Stroudsburg and vi
cinity, that they have taken
the shop lately occupied by S. ~ Bennet. on
Walnut street, opposite the Washington lIo-
tel, in the Borough of Stroudsburg, where
they are manufacturing Furniture of every
description.
Those in want Of FURNITURE are invi-
ted to call at their stand They have always
on hand large, well made, and fashionable
assortment of furniture. They are provided
with all the new and improved machinery of
the day, and having skillful workmen, are
enabled to sell good and handsome furniture
as cheap as can be sold anywhere. The fol-
lowing articles can be examined at their Ware
Rooms, VIZ:
SideboardS, Secretaries, WGrdrojcS, HarTau
Of UariOuS patterns, CupboardS Of diter-
eat kinds, Gard, Centre, Side, BrcohtaSf
and Dining Tables, BedsteGdS Of different
styles and patterns, IIaShSteRds, 1tctSt,
Small and Lage Etagere, Hhat-AOtS,
Music Stands, Tea Tables, Fancy Work
Tables. Refreshmeat Tables, EtdShGS and
a General assortment of Cottage Furniture
on hand and made to order.
CHAIRS! CHAIRS!
Mahogany Rocking Chairs of various styles,
Par!or Chairs of every description and pat
tern; Boston Rocking Chairs, Maple Wind
sor and every other article of chairs.
Turning of every kind done at the shortest
notice. Work always warranted.
Produce of all kinds taken in exchange Tor
Furniture, and cash not refused.
| n. B-CofiRs made to order at short no
/
tice. A Hegrse in readiness TO attend Fd-
lneraIs, at all times.
November rs, lS5f-Gm-
5,ooo FAILING on. hand and for sale BY
! G.. Il ANDRE
ISttcs.a,baJe. February - losl
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{. 3. WOODWARD,
EiOliniSt and Teacher Of Dancing

Has permanently located himself at the
house of William A. Brodhead, at the
Delaware Water Gap, where be may be
found in readiness to play for dancing
parties, either at the House, or surround
ing vicinity, on reasonable terms.
AUGUST 2. 1855.
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Philadelphia Bread and Cake
DD A &c n n r

9aAsS9Aggee g AS9Agge
The undersigned hereby informs the cit
izens of Stroudsburg and vicinity, that he
has commenced the baking business in all
its various branches, in the building late
y occupied by Mr.. Augustus GARNER. one
door west of the Clothing Store of Hirsch-
kind & Adler, on Elizabeth street, where
he is fully prepared to furnish
Bread and Cakes.
of the very best quality.
BY strict attention to business and
keeping the best articles in his line of bus
iness on hand, he hopes to meet and re-
ceive liberal share of patronage.
G. G. MECHTLEY.
May 10, 1s55.-3t.*
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Private Sale Of a Valuable

Private Sale Of a Valuable
TRACT of TIMBER LAMB.
g& The subscriber wishes to sell at
---- private sale valuable tract of tim
ber land, situate in Stroud township, along
the line of the Delaware Lackawanna and
Western Railroad, within three miles of
the Borough of Stroudsburg, containing
as ACRES,
we'll timbered with Chesnut, White Oak
and Hickory. 1t will be sold in lots, or
together to suit purchasers. For further
particulars enquire of G. S. Palmer in
Stroudsburg, or Of the undersigned.
THOMAS DONLEY.
Stroudsburg, April II, 1855.
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BARLEY SHEAF HOTEL.
1913 ". Second ST., a fer doors JeIow Vine,
Philadelphia.
G. B. KELLER, Proprietor.

y
Philadelphia.
G. II. KELLER, Proprietor.
(Successor to NJ. Watson.)
A. The present Proprietor having
EHiiii| every facility and knowledge of
AsaAt the wants of the community, would
most respectfully solicit continuance of
the former patronage, and pledges himself
nothing shall be wanting on his part to give
the most perfect satisfaction to all. The
table will be supplied with the best in the
market-and nothing will be left undone
that will contribute to the comfort of his
guest.
sg Stabling for over 100 Horses
yard large and commodious.
Nav 10, 1s55.-3m.
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JOHN w. RUXT0N,
DEALER IN
4YEsaaY9 US 8 agI{B GAgge

Respectfully informs the public that DR..
James C. Aver, practical and analytical
Chemist, has appointed him agent for the sale
of the celebrated
Cherry PeCtOral,
a sure remedy for the cure of Coughs, Colds
Influenza, Group, and Consumption. Also
his well known Cathartic Pills. He has or
hand, in addition to the above, German Worm
Seed, which is an excellent remedy for the
removal Of worms.
A full supply of these articles can be had
at his Store, on Elizabeth Street, few doors
above the well known Bakery of Jacot
Goetz.
He positively gives no credit, as it has be-
come questionable as well as Improbable tC
do so.
Quick sales and small profits is his motto
JOHN w. RUXTON.
Stroudsburg, February 8, 1855.-ly.
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n. B.-The subscriber would hereby IN
form his old customers and the public IN gen.
eral that he continues the Mercantile busl-
ness at the old stand, on the corner, opposite
the American Hotel, and in addition to his
former stock has just received and is now
opening a choice lot of
Fall and Winter Goods,
selected from the City markets, among which
NAV be found a varied assortment of Ladies
dress goods, to wit: Fancy plaid and stripe,
Delancs and Cashmeres; Gala plaids, French
Mernos, wool Delanes, Alpacas and Coburgs,
dress trimming, assorted; under sleeves and
chemizettes; Jaconet and Swiss edging; black
and fancy cassimeres; sattinets from 37a up;
Kentucks, fancy plaids for Boys wear; red,
white and yellow fannels of every grade
Welch do; Shaker DO; plain and figured do;
oil cloth for tables, stair and carpets do; and
a full assortment of Yankee notions; lining
and dress silks.
Crockery ware, tin ware, and full assort-
ment of hardware, carpenters tools, &c. glass
and nails; also fine lot of cheap @4z
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MARRIED.

At Tannersville, on the goth ult., by
Thomas M. McIllhaney, Esq, Mr.. Mich
olas Hahn and Miss Judah Reinhart, all
of Pocono township.
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GOOD BOOKS BY nEAEL.
FOWLERs G WELLS,
,0s broadway, Neyy-York.
PUBLISHED BY

In order to accommodate The People
residing in all parts of the United States, the
Publishers will forward by return of the FIRST
MAIL, any book in the following list. The
postage will be prepaid by them at the New
York Office. BY this arrangement OF pre-
paying postage in advance, fifty per cent is
saved to the purchaser. All letters contain
ing orders should be postpaid, and directed
as follows:
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BANK NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that an apPlica'
ton will be made to the next Legislature o
the State Of PENNSYLVANIA, for the creation
of Corporate body, with DiscOunting and
Banking privileges, TO be located in Stroud
burg, Monroe county, Pa. The name of the
intended Corporation will be
"The StrOudSburg Bank"
and the amount of capital 20 be one hundred
thousand dollars, with authority to increase
the same to two hundred thousand.
Sydenham Walton, Stogdell Stokes,
Slas l.. Drake, John EdInger,
Jos. Troch, James FL. Walton,
Edward Brown, Robt. R. Depuy,
John DeYoung, ]. H. Stroud,
Jos. Fenner, S. Stokes,
VIM. Davis. C. D. Brodhead,
VIM. d. Walton, Robert Boys,
Stroud Burson, w. Wallace,
R. S. Staples, Geo. H. Miller,
John BOYS, Jas. n. Durlng,
Balsar Fetherman, Daniel Boys,
John n. Staples, Sam'l S. Dreher,
Joseph Staples, Frederick hlser,
Charles Fetherman, NJ. II. Dreher,
S. ]. Hollinshead, G. Burnet,
Jacob Dennis, Peter Shaw,
David Keller.
Stroudsburg, June II, 1856.
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DISSOLUTION.

The partnership heretofore existing be-
tween Geo. H. Miller and Alexander
Fowler, under the firm of Miller q F07c|-
er, is this day Dissolved by limitation.
All persons indebted to said firm will
please call on either of the undersigned
for settlement without delay.
GEO. II. MILLER,
ALEX. FOWLER.
April 2, 1856.
n. B.-The business will be continued
at the same place by
GEO. II. MILLER.
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kDClWCCH Gdll dDu DuduO'J
NEW-YORK.
ia Offers inducements, so far as clean
aEs=a illness, comfort, good living and e.
economy can be combined, equal perhaps, 10
any other public house in the city. The
proprietor hopes at least, that it may prove
to be so, as it is furnished with all requisite
modern Improvements seconded by his ex-
perence and utmost efforts to make it agree
BILE to those who appreciate quiet home
and good entertainment at moderate char
ges. He therefore respectfully invites his
friends and the public TO make trial of bis
new Hotel and Dining Saloon.
uPRooms 50 90 per week and upwards
81 l-2 cts per night.
June Ia, IS55.--ly.
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DISSOLUTI0N.

n. B.-The business will be carried on
hereafter by David Bowlby, at the old
stand, where persons wishing to buy
Furniture,
will find a good and general assortment,
and little cheaper than elsewhere. The
subscriber feeling thankful for past favors,
respectfully asks continuance of public
patronage, feeling the utmost confidence
in being able to render satisfaction, both
in quality and price.
DAVID BOWLBY.
March l, 1855.
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AM MM9aD

The partnership in the Mercantile business
between James H. Stroud and Charles R. An,
dre, as the firm of Stroud & Andre, is this
day dissolved.
JAMES H. STROUD,
CHARLES r. ANDRE.
Stroudsburg, Sept. 10, 1854.
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Executors Sale of Valuable
Mm Ar M q an a an III
IsAAA - > Yag Aa

The subscribers, Executors Of the last
Will aud Testament of VIM. Fowler, late
of the Borough of Stroudsburg, in the
County of Monroe, decd. will sell at pub
lie sale on
Thursday, the 23d day Of august,
inst, at o o'clock A. NJ. on the premises,
the following described property, viz:
A Farm situated in Stroud township,
Monroe county Pa, adjoining land of
John Ransbury, George Houck, Alexan-
der Fowler and others, containing about
100 Acres,
about IS acres cleared, enclosed with a
good fence, and in high state of cult
vation, of which 90 acres are Meadow,
the balance is well timbered with Oak,
Chesnut and Hickory. There are about
90 acres of excellent meadow bottom yet
to be cleared. The farm is well adapted
to grazing.
The improvements thereon consist of
two-story
"a LOG HOUSE
;iiIB1, 90 by % feet, weather boarded
- - and plastered, frame Barn 80
by 46 feet with cellar stabling under
meath, frame Wagon House Is by "a #.
Corn Crib. Creamery and other out bull
dings, with spring of never failing Wa
ter near the house. There is also tbri-
wing ~
APPLE ORCHARD Il
of select grated fruit and variety Of
other fruit trees of different kinds on the
premises. This property is miles north
of Stroudsburg and l mile southwest OF
the line of the Delaware. Lackawana and
Western Railroad, and convenient to
Schools and public meetings.
Persons wishing to view the above prop
erty will please call upon Alexander FOw-
Ter. or upon William S. Wintemute, in the
Borough of Stroudsburg.
ALEXANDER FOWLER,
WILLIAM S. WINTEMUTE,
August ?, 1855. E1ec~t0TS.
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Ezza CHRISTIANITY and STATES
Ay III A n Ii | P-with Hints on
y Kindred Topics by VIM. Hague, IL
81 u
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-21

told him 70 hurry down 70 the wharf and SEE ts't tne
wishes were complied with: nv first ifea was 10 ge
ont writ of hsbeas corpus here but "a there was no
Judge m town | thought it b'st to telegraph; wss
sffsic that the boat starting We would
rot have time 10 accomplish anything SUI
shd nothing TO interfere whe1 | went down -
~, boat saw him talking To Nr. Wheeler; he 4 clerk
tie Anfi-Siavsry Office IN North Ffth-st. III Vas
,ba only persoU on boara knew; saw him this nora
nr. ve hsl conversation respecting this caei "e
converted as 10 the safety Of the parry he SAIL ihey
we've SAFE and that they would not return under any
circumstances he DID not tel ne where tney we're
EN- Secretary "a the Acting Committee o. the oil
pennsylvania Ant-Savery Society; VI. snli di uot
tel NE at what time tie party returned; ! DO not
know who eot into tie carriage saw It drive OF.
Mr.. Vaudy he contended that the respondents testi
nOny was 10 testimony al all His statement Sas not
sufficient contradict the pO-irve evidence 81 csne-
rested witnesses. II sppacnt that these slaves
within the control OF the res onden'' me sei,
the District Attorney coniended, han disposed o lAis
property and he could reach II If he iei disposed
Tie respondent was The rin9eader IN roDonS me
owner of biz property. He hen leaves town aud tais
morning esly he has conference with bis companion
III crime.
Mr.. Yandyke went on 10 argue that the return 10
the est not only evasion hut absolute "i'e-
hood end that the parties under the contros OF
the respondent The District Attorney compared the
respondent TO a piekpOckel WHO steals purse anu
heDds the plumber 10 q confederate. lie geo III
conclusion that the respondent hal not puCSei nj n
self of contempt and that he liable for II and ior
perjury -,
Tterespondents counsel, after consultation, deter
mined to leave the matter 10 the Court for decision
without arr ument.
Judge Kane said the cese grave, and IT. con-
s-uueRces might be very grave to the respondent
rlo might even pass into the condition OF a prisoner
Ina, he YVES dosiruus before passing upon the two mo-
tiors 10 have time for reflection la the mesa time
hail u hi be taken in 600 for further hearing on
the seco, motion. ION the charge Of perjury anl the
motion for contempt could go over.
lie would elso say thu risk ofs being considered
x;ya-uoical that if it Is really in the power OF the
def udant to produce the bod OF the three persons
il ", MD to him the judge better for him TO do 80
Jud. g Kare said in conclusion that be would hold
Mr. Williamson in 5000 for q further hearing at the
next Tenn Of the Court this day week.
Bail was entered. The Court room was densely
~, oe.td with spectators.
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A HoHRIBLE DEAIH.-The family Of Nr. David
Darlington Of Bethany, Lave been tIo1b.e1 wita an
of,usive scent about Their premises for week pas,
which srnelled much Ike decsyl-g oita that MI -
and biz worAmen commenced q search last trday 10
ascertain I. e. cause Of the nuisance Amer dhseni
seslch they discovered The dead body u man an0lS
tIs urcerbfusf ueer their residence.
Tie body o. pearea Ia a sitting posture ana was par
tislv decayed bur not mucI as 10 render recosu-
lion imposs biz Aft-r examination OF tie features
and form the deceased IL rscertllnei 20 be tLt
lodv os Henri Col,er OF Woodbury. Further L.
oury has brought 10 chf The u his death. l.
!. n,s that n uni ,rtunate was OF inempera'e
habits and eft BIZ home on tie An OF July 10 have
q GOOD time. lie went % Seymour, ell Wa s-su
there on the 4ih, where be procured Dai and wel-
10 the disery Of Sioddard Ctuineld situated % TIE
border Of the town Of Bethany. where % s said ne
stole liquor enough to I'll his paA, and then bee -ie
cro-sly intoxicated.
on the evening Of the Sin Of July lie was seen n
that vicinity, and be probably maze bis way mo he
brush wlere be drank freely OF the liquor that he
died His BODY was not found until Friday, July l3
Nh,n discovered, the body was IN a sitting posture
viii pail OF liquor before hun and hs head leaned
forward 10 completely tHmerse his fac "a ne pau
Of liquor
nlore terrible death than this from the effects Of
LIQUOR probably Dever recorded. Away nom NJ
faini'y-fTCm home and friends. be persisted helpes'
and alone our National birth day, az true sePl'
o. dsyotee Of Bsechps. lNeF'Hsyen jour- l''h'
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v,,,ou RIM, =, NytrvrI.-Mr. d. II. Roberts

YrrLow BrRDs ". NkF,lL.-hr. d. II. Ro5eris
n = farm Of O-vc,c Marsh in Colesvle CON-
he f,Iloving. ne ghborng farmer WISHED
he would get a gun and Kill soma yellow o'rds, whiet
farmers generally suppose destroy ne wheat af: X
declined a. he does not like Kill bh 's o. any kind
out Of ourios ty however he killed one VI Iie oua'
stesd Of eating the wheat cat the weevi-th' greaf
destro, er Of tie wheat. He found as many as tFo
lurlre. wcevH IN the bids crop and bat for grains
Of VIII At, tich bad the wcevil in them. lnis Is
,er, ,-,nortsnt discovery. and should be generally
tnown. The bird resembles the canary, and sings
besutifullv. lBinghamton Republican.
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OxYD o. LrAD-Tie Scientific AmerieaH says
Common red waters scattered about the hsanis Of
" cockToaches will often drive away If not destroy
item These waters, like candies, are colorei ne i
by oxvd Of iead moe, deadly poison; and so If the
acetate of Lead or sugar Of lead, as II Is sometimes
called, on visiting cards, which being little swedish
hss been known to destroy young children TO whom
they were handed TO be amused with. Fashion Tor
on &c acts sezsiby in discardng glazed cards using
instead Bristol board more plant, less cumbersome,
and renliv moro delicate.