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~ rvs Bookstore, near 9th street.
The Plurality Of Worlds, with an Introduction
by Edward Hitchcock, ID. ID.
A Lamp 10 the Path; or, the Bible in the Heart,
the Home, and the Market Place, by the Rev. w.
X. Twecdie ID. d.
The Caiacombs OF Rome by the Right Rev w
J. Kip, ID. d.
Narrative Of Voyage 70 the Northwest Coast
OF America, by Gabriel Franoherc.
oorlnne, by Madame De Stael, new edition.
Vaihek, by Rockford do
Female Poets Of Great Britain, do
western Scenes and Adventures, illustrated.
Lille OF Napoleon, by Hazlitt, do
Practical Surveyors Guide, by Andrew Duncan.
Frank Leslie's Ladies Gazette OF Fashion for
May. MAY
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THROUGH TICKETS.

Round trip ticket 10 Warrcnton, from
Saturdays 10 Mondays. ........ ....... 3 SO
sPassengers for Luray, and New Market will
take the train leaving Alexandra at o'clock,
a. m, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays,
connecting with the stages al Culpeper Cour
House.
leaving Alexandra at z o'clock, a. M, on Mon
days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, connecting with
the stages at Charlottesville.
NJ Passengers for the White Sulphur Springs
will take the train leaving Alexandra daily con
Meeting with the stages al Staunton.
Freight trains are running daily, Sundays ex
cepted. Per order: w. b. BROCKETT,
June 1--if Agent.
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EDWARD LYCETT, Sem, Book Binder,
~ l.. Potomac Hal corner Of Eleventh street and
Ington, d. c.
Every style of book-binding executed, either in
velvet, Turkey Morocco Russia, or fancy colors
calf.
Periodicals and Music neatly half bound.
Mr.. LYcRTT respectfully suggests to his friends
that while much has been done TO transmit family
records, little care has been taken to preserve pa
rental licensees. He takos this method 10 inform
his friends, and those DESTROYS Of perpetuatng per-
sonal remembrances that daguerreotype like
nesses be inlaid on the inside covers Of fami-
ly Bibles observation-disclosures, or keepsakes, speci-
mems Of which can be seen at his bindcry, or he
can be addressed by letter, whichwil be promptly
attended to-
Mar 13--meod 6a fm)
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CARD.
To tho Ladies of Washingto Gsugeto,on, AL5-
dndyIa. &c.
HENRY WEIRMAN,S ladies m;sx~s and

III ENRf WEIRMAN'S ladies, misses, and
IL children's French shoes are sold by the I'M
dersigned, on 18th street, just above Corcoran IL
higgs's Banking House, in his new building, with
The high marble steps, where he will receive la.
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety of ladies', misses, and children's French
gater walking shoes, white and black SATIN CATERS,
slippers, NC, made 10 order by ii. Werman, OF
Philadelphia of the best French gaiter materials,
and In the latest Partisan styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what are generally
known as slop-shop shoes !" being all custom
work, OF superior workmanship, and warranted TO
give perfect satisfaction.
Ladies, who value beauty, comfort, and econ
omy, viii consult their interest by giving me a
call, and examine for themselves
G.. WEIRMAN
18th street, just above Corcoran 81 Riggs
Nov S-lyeo. lm) Banking House
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EW BOOKS RECEIVED AT sHIL-

IN LINGTON'S Bookstore
The Dodd Family, by Charles Lever, author of
Charles O'Malley.
Behind the Scenes, by Lady Buiwer Lytton.
The Lampighter, of the most fascinating
books ever written.
Everything in the Book, Newspaper, and Sta
tionery line for sale at 4
JOE SIIILLINGTON'S
Bookstore, Odeon Building, corner Al
May 23-3t street and Pa avenue.
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rHECK BOOKS ON THE BANK OF
~ the Metropolis, Bank of Washington, and
Patriotic Bank, Blank Notes and Bills of Exchange,
for sale NY w. C. ZANTZINGER
Stationers Hall, adjoining Irving Hotel.
May 24-3tif
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Marble works.

lXl The subscriber begs leave to inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock Of Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, of the best
quality, newest STYLE and superior finish, which no
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window stills, lin,els, steps, and plat.
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, calcIned plaster, 81 rs per barrel
Also on hand large lot of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention OF
builders and others 10 his stock and will eudeavor
TO give satisfaction TO all who may favor him " II
their orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
On ST., bel. 18th and 1871
Oct Q--6m. fm1
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Il Express, daily TO and from DownieyiIle and
'h@ northern and southern mines, in conne1ion al
Msfys,dle with Adams az Cos, by every steamer
10 the Atlantic States and Europe, South America.
Australia, Oregon, the Sandwich Islands and
China.
Renewed facilities are now offered 10 the public
Tor transmitting gold dust, valuable packages and
letters al reduced prices, toah parts Of the world
at our principal Offices
From Msrysville 20 Dobbin's Ranch. Forer's
Bar, Billiards. Bar, Stoney Bar, Camptonvile Raj.
road Gulch, Oak Valley Slate Range Indian Val.
ley, Rantedoter Bar, St. 10 Bar, Goodyearis Bar
Co1s Bar, Downieyille, Ousley's Bar, Parks Bar
Long bar, Industry Bar, Kennebee Bar Barron
Bar, Empire Ranch, Bridgeport, French Corral
Frenchmsa's Bar, Missouri Bar, Sweetlands, San
Juan, Cherokee, Hess Crossing, MY
From Downieville 10 Forrest City, Smith. Dig.
g'ngs, ksnaka Greek, Minnesota, Wolf Creek
snow Point, German Bar, M f., Concord Bar, NJ
r, SCOTS Flat, Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat. En-.
resa South, Back Bone House. Illinois Bar s.
Fork, Missouri Bar, 8. r., Nevada CITY. Eureka
North, Craigs Flat, Rapid Creek, Sierra CITY
sierra valley, and the other places on the route
BILLS OF EXCHANGE.
On Adams Co, in all the principal cities in
the Atlantic States and Europe, and payable Al the
following banks
4. w. Clark 81 Bros, ST. Louis, Mechanics
and Farmers Bank, Albany: Utica Civ BanL
Utica Bank Of Syracuse, Syracuse Bank OF An.
burn, Auburn Bank Of Attics, Buffalo; Rochester
my Dansi hocnester5 ". smith ~ Co, Chicago
Alex. MITCHELL Fire and Marine Insurance Com.
pany, Milwaukee Michigan State Bank, Detroit
Commercial Branch Bank Of the State OF Ohio
Cleveland; Clinton Bank, Columbus, Ohio.
Highest price paid for gold dust.
Sight checks on Marysville, Sacramento San
Francisco, and all the principal towns Of Califor
ma Deposits received, special or otherwise
Collections made on all parts Of the Atlantic
states ana California and all other branches o.
express. business promptly attended TO. The
ia,est dates OF Atlantic and California papers
SUBSCRIPTIONS and advertisements received fol
newspapers and periodicals, free of charge
SPECIAL messengers are dispatched with ever,
treasure express. -
SAM. w. LANGToN Il BRO.
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TRIAL or MATT. f. WARD.-FulI am,

TRIAL OF MATT. II. WARD.-Full and
i authentic Report, with the Speeches delivered
on The occasion, and the Reply of Alfred Allen,
Esq, Attorney for the Commonwealth.
The Religion of the Nor,hmen by Rudolph
keyser, Professor Of History in the University of
Norway
Reverence in the Sanctuary, by Layman.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS
May IS Bookstore, near 9th 81.
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ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
The cheapest, most comforts DE, and expedI-
ti0us route to the White sulphur Springs,
passing the Alum, Warm, and Hot Springs.
ARRANCEMENTS having

The cheapest, most c0mforts DE, and expedI-
tious route to the White sulphur Springs,
passing the Alum, Warm, and Hot Springs.
FL rHzuEzuz, ARRANGEMENTS having
- - been made with the owners OF the
new and splendid steamer GEORGE PAGE to
run between Alexandra and Washington, dis
lance of six miles, in connection with the trains
on this road and the Washington railroads, the fol
lowing schedule will take effect on and after
Thursday, June l, 1884, ~ st4s
train from Alexandria 10 Gordonsyile, and
intermediate stations, will leave the depot, corner
of Duke and Henry streets at o'clock, a. m.
on the arrival ofthe Boat from Washington, giving
ample time for Breakfast on board, arriving at
Gordonsvile at half past 10 O'clock, connect
ing AT that point with the trains on the Virginia
Central railroad TO Richmond Charlottesville, and
Staunton. ...aa...a $780,. $3.50
A train from Gordonsville TO Alexandria, and In.
termedate stations, will leave Gordonsville al
III O'Clock, the arrival OF the cars on the Vir-
ginia Central road, arriving at Alexandra at half
past O'Clock, thus allowing time 10 connect with
The trains leaving Washington city for the north,
and for dinner on board the boat.
A train from Alexandra TO Warrenton and, in.
termediate stations will leave Alexandra daily
Sunday excepted at O'Clock, p. m, arriving al
Warrenton 81 o'clock, p. m. fh9
On Sunday will leave at O'Clock, a. m.
Train from Warrenton 10 Alexandra and inter
mediate stations will leave Warrenen daily (Sun.
day excepted at quarter before o'clock, a. m,
arriving al Alexandra al hslfpast o'clock, a. m
On Sunday will leave at quarter past IL O'Clock,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-27

DA MAY; A story of Things Actual and
i Possible; by Mary Langdon. Just received
at TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Nov 20 Bookstore, near 9th 81.
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NEW AND IMPORTANT BOOks.-Is-
IN rael and the Gentnes, by DIR. Isaac Da
Costa .
Paley's Evidences Of Christianity, with Notes
and Additions by Charles M, Marine.
Lectures delivered before the Young Mems
Christian Association Of London.
Words 10 Win Souls, twelve sermons by emf
nent Divines OF the Church OF England.
Hewitson, 2 vols. sis
The Works OF the Rev. Edward Bickersteth, 16
vols.
Autobiography and "reminiscences OF the Rev.
VIM. Jay, of Bath.
Scripture Testimony TO the Messiah by John
Pyne Smith, ID. b. For sale by
a8ef GRAY d. BALLANTYNE,
Nov 2s--3t 49S 7th street
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MAGAZINE for june, at

HARPER's MAGAZINE for June, at
wi SHILLINGTON'S bookstore
Fanny Ferns new book, second series OF her
Leaves.
Reginald Lyle, by Miss Pardoe.
Rival Beauties, or Love and Diplomacy.
Knickerbocker Magazine, Cor June.
/ Behind the Scenes, by Lady Bulwer.
Dickcnss Household Words, for June.
All the new books and magazines received as
fast ms published and for sale at ST.
JOE SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Odcon Building, corner'4A street
June 3-3 IA and Penn. avenue.
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ITOR sALE.--sevcral fine BuilAsng Lots
in Square 27a- Inquire of Mr. ID W Spald
ing, between 9th and 10th streets,
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gold AND THE GOSPEL. PRIZE

LUbO MD TIE tsUSPEL. PRIZE
~ Essays on the Scnptura Duty OF Giving IN
Proportion 10 Means and Income
Daniel, Model for Young Men, a series OF Lee.
tures, by Rev. w. A. Scott, New Orleans
Voices Of the Bead, by Rev. DIR. Cumming.
The Divine Character indicated by Reverend
Moses Ballop.
UocIe Jerrys Letters TO Young Mothers.
Pain Sermons for Servants, by Castleman.
The National Magazine tor June, the best mum.
Der yet published. For sale by
GRAY n BALLANTYNE,
May 3l--3t Hh street
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DHOSPECTUS OF DE BOWS RE
IL VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pri
marty 10 The southern and western States OF IN.
Union, including statistics OF foreign and domestic
industry and enterprise Published monthly in
New Orleans, al - per annum in advance
nv few complete sets Of the work thirteen
volumes, bound handsomely, $500 to $50 pages /
are for sale at the Office, New Orleans, deliverable
in any OF the large cities or towns. Sep TIT
V,HE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. deyo-
IL ted TO Industry, Science, and Mechanics
Published weekly At l2s Fulton street, N. Y, fsun
BuiIdings) by Mum ~ Co.
Terms: 81 year; 81 In advance, and the re-
msinder in six months.
Sen. 7--U
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EERN LEAVES, FROM FANNY,s

/
EERN LEAVES, FROM FANNY,s
| IL Portfolio, second series.
| Life IN Abyssinia, by Mansfield Parkyns.
American Fruit Growers Guide, by F. r. FL
| lott.
Lectures on Pulmonary Consumption, by The
| ophilus Thompson, M. d., T. r. s.
Alone, by Marion Harand.
Theological Essays, two vols, by Thomas De
Quincy.
Pocket Book of Mechanics and Engineering, by
J. w. Nystrom, c. L.
Chemistry of Common Lie, No. 2, by Johnston.
TAYLOR a. MAURYS
May 3l-3t Bookstore, near 9th ST.
ID ARTLETT,S AMERICAN EXPLOR-
I'D ing Expedition.--Personaln narrative Of ex-
Ploraiions and incidents in Texas, New Mexico,
California, Sonora, and chihuahua Nv J. r. Bart
lett, United States Commissioner during that Pc
rod, IN two volumes, with maps and illustrations.
The Hive of the Bee Hunter, repository of
Sketches, including peculiar American character,
scenery, and rural sports, by T. b. Thorpe, author
Of Tom Owen, the Bee Hunters, &C., illustrated
by sketches from nature.
Farmingdale, novel, by Caroline Thomas.
Our Parish, or annals of Pastor and People.
Just received and for sale by
R. FARNHAM,
June Corner of Penn. avenue and 18th ST.
GREECE AND THE GOLDEN HORN,
" BY Stephen DIN, D. ID.
The Parish-Side, by the Clerk of the Parish of
Edgefeld
First Lessons in Gentleness and Truth, by Aunt
Alice.
The Home of the Mutineers on Pi,sairn's
Island
Cummings Lectures on the PARALLELS and Mi
racles.
Fern Leaves from Fanny's Portfolio, second
series.
very large and fine assortment Of Stationery,
Just received and for sale at low prices by
GRAY ~ BALLANI YNE,
June 7-3t Seventh street.
A NEW WORK by HENRY ROGERS,
n author of the Eclipse of Faith" entitled A
Defence OF the Eclipse Of Faith by its author, be-
ing reJonder TO Professor Newmans Reply
and, IN order TO give the American public the
whole matter at glance, there is included in the
same volume the "Reply TO the Eclipse of Faith"
by r ". Newman, with his chapter on the "Moral
Perfection of Christi
For sale by GRAY IL BALLANTYNE,
May ls--3t Seventh street.
ENTLEMEN,S HOSIERY-of silk,
" Isle Thread, white and brown Cotton fancy
and striped ditto; full AMI varied assortment
just received at LANES
Gents Furnishing Store, Pa. ay. near Al ST.
May o-eod2wu (lnt., Starr
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SHIRTS sHIRTsM snIRTsn

MN. ". FAULKNER, the only practical
w Shirt Maker in the city, would pectfully
inform his old customers, members Of Congress,
and strangers, that by leaving their measures al his
Shirt Mandatory they can have shirts made OF
the best material and warranted 10 fit in all cases
the reputation which these shirts have acquired in
this city, induces the advertiser 10 invite those
gentlemen who have been troubled with bad fitting
shirts TO give him call feeling assured that they
will, on trial, admit their superiority
Sign Of the Shirt, Pennsylvania avenue,
between Sd and Al streets, south side.
p. S-A good assortment of Furnishing Goods
on hand, which will be sold cheap.
Nov 30--eodl m Union and Sfarl
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4 POCALYPTIC Observation-Disclosures
IA on the Book Of Revelation, by the Rev. John
Cumming, d. D.; rs cents.
Benedictions, or the Blessed Life, by the Rev.
j. Cumming, d. D.; rs cents.
School Books and School Requisites at the low
est price, for sale at the bookstore Of
GRAY1G BALLANTYNE,
On 7th street, near Odd Fellows Hall.
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ID UssIA AS 1T Is, BY COUNT DE GU


MEMOIRS, Speeches, and Writings, Of Robert
Rantoul, Jr., edited by Luther Hamilton.
SACRED POEMS AND HYMNS for public
and private devotion, by James Montgomery.
THE PLANTERS NORTHERN BRIDE, a
Novel, by Caroline Lee Hcntz with illustrations
from original designs, in 2 vols. f4.s.yf
THE CHURCH, in a series Of Dscourses, by
Sylvester Judd, Pastor of Christ Church. Maine.
HISTORY OF OLIVER CROMWELL and
the English Commonwealth, from the execution
OF Charles !. to the death of Cromwell, by M. G.
Guizot, translated by A. r.. Scoble in 2 vols.
HISTORY OF THE FRENCH PROTEST
ANT Refugees, from the Revocation of the Edict
Of Nantes TO our own days, by M Charles Weiss,
Professor of History in the Lycee Bonaparte, in 2
vols. lu3'
VOICES OF THE NIGHT, by Rev. John Cum
ming, ID. d.
VOICES OF THE DAY, by Rev. John Cum
ming, d. ID.
Just published and received at the bookstore Of
R. FARNHAM,
Apr 10 Corner Of 18th st. and Penn. av
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DLANk HOOKS AND STATIONERY.
I'D Just received from a sheria7s sale in Phila.
delphis, very large lot OF Blank Books, Letter
and Cap Pepper, Steel Pens, Faber's Pencils, Mathe.
NAUTICAL Instruments, Black Sand, Buff Envelope
Paper, Inkstsnds, States, Copy Books and School
Books, all Of which we viii cell low for cash.
GRAY az BALLANTYNE,
Oct 1l--2t No 4oS Seventh Street
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q HIRTs. SHIRTS. Superior Dress Shirts
~ of linen and cotton, with plain, French, en-
broidered, and colored bosoms. An additional
supply just received Al LANES s'
Gentlemens Furnishing Store,
Penn avenue, near Al street.
May % dlwif
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GCHOOL BOOKS OF ALL THE KINDS
~ used in the District, blank books for compo-
silon, pens, ink, states, and everything requisite
for the schoolroom, for sale at low prices,.by
at GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
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OVERLAND AND FOREIGN CORES
" pondence.-Taylor & Maury have Just inn
ported a small lot of the celebrated Overland and
Foreign Correspondence Paper, which VIII be
found IAN unusually fine quality.
Book and Stationery Store,
Mar near 9th street
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ENTLEMEN,S HOSIERY-of silk.
" Lisle Thread, white and brown Cotton, fancy
and striped ditto; full AMI varied assortment
Just received at LANES
Gents Furnishing Store, Pa av., near Al ST.
May 5-eod2wif lint Starr
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March 30-eod6m
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PACKAGE a IETrEt

Corner Of Ilih street and Penn. avenue.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-30
NEW PRAIRIE NCE

TIE best possible kind of iron fence
for the prairies has for long time been
deslderatum Various experiments have
been tried. sometimes with large-sized
wire. and at others with fat honp-iron,
running in straight line bat no Invention
has yet met general acceptance by farmers.
We rather tiiink-tliuugh In view of
such repeated failures we viii not be too
cOifdent-that Something effectual for
iron fences has been struck upon by MIR.
John Nesmith of Lowell and now being
manufactured by the Lowell Wire Fence
Company. It is simply wire cloth woven
by machinery liz figures similar 10 those
OF Z fsherueus seine. and is thus de
scribed by the Cleveland Plain Deasey:
The fence. so woven, is of various width,
and sizes of wire. the mesh, or squares of
the netting. is six inches in the fence for
farms. and three for that in gardens it il
vanished with asphaltum backing (or
may be painted japanued. or ed with
coal tar. or galvanized to beautify and
preserve it J il is rolled up in neat. con.
veuient and portable rolls from twenty-
five to sixty rods in length, and sold to
cons 'mers at priccs varying according to
the width size of wire. mesh &c from
sixty cents TO one dollar and a half per
rod Truly may it be asked Where can
good farm fence be got for sixty cents
per rod
No rails are used with this fence which
is fastened by nails, staples, hooks and
wire, 20 wood, stone, or iron posts, set in
the ground. or upon feet. from eight to
twelve feet apart. and any farmer has skill
enough to set it up for himself the only
precaution to be observed being u keep
| the fence straight from point to point
Trees may be used Cor posts waeuever it
/ is convenient to use them Tne teace IS
so strong that no Ok can pass it, sHd So
ciuse that No hen can escape il If var
nshed japaEncd paisted. op larrsd arer
every few years 1t xill lest 4 Century OK
more 1t offers no resistance - wind or
tide No gale can destroy It 10 food
wash it away Ii hung upon the post BY
hooks II can be removed and re set as of-
ten as needed It excludes none u tlo
solar rays; it harbors no weeds o. YER
min; it consumes none of the soil IL
does not Interrupt the view fron field 20
! field and harmonize- most admirably gTth
tue natural scenery of the farm The
peculiar mode of its texture enables q &c
undergo. without injury. that alternate
metallic substances are subjected bg the
| changes incident TO the atmospheric tenn
perature.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-30
MINERAL POINT, WIS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 50, 1855.

any appreciabIe physical influence over US. We
are assured by direct experiment that she doe.
not Thus The tendency of meat and other ami
m Il substances 10 rapid decomposition when ex-
posed 10 the light OF the moon a clear night
which was discovered long ago by Plu'arch and
attributed to her influence is wholly explicable
on we'll established physical principles When
two pieces OF raw meat exactly similar in all re.
specis, are exposed 10 a clear night air, the one
projected by covering and the other not the
latter will pass into decomposition much soJner
than the other because when uncovered what
ltrle heat il may possess is seat off rapidly by ra-
diatlon, its temperature is lowered TO the dew
point and instead OF drying. moisture accumu-
lates and the circumstances favorable 10 rapid de-
composition induced; while the other, re
talnIng lis heat much longer, deslcaes rap
idly and if allowed time. will Ultimately dry suf
hcienily 10 preserve itself from decay and 10 aid
tins same process add salt ard other known
preservati,es 10 secure the entire exclusion Of
moisture. And the moon influence over vesea-
lion and animal grow,hs and functions. is equally
nuga'ory, for in all experiments tried, it has been
thus far impotent
Now il may be asked, why il is, if those deep-
ly rooted prtludices be in reality groundess, that
they hold their sway over mankind with SO much
tenacity? We answer that there is in The human
mind constant tendency 10 refer every thrg
which do not exactly understand compie
hend. 10 an uterIor agency, to something beyond
and without ourselves 1t is the ncomprehensi
blity OF the dogmas of the various humbngs and
lsms that renders them attractive 10 The masses
Again majority OF minds constituted that
they will look upon one coincidence OF fact and
a dozen failures; anu while such is the nature of
mankind we shall expect TO see error flourish ard
Iemaln CO extensive with the domain OF truth