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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-28
BOOKS. STATIONERY, &C.
4 ,mnI,rmAs eltTs--Pnyne a Ch,i-,ian ln,

f-tuEIsTMAs sfrTs.--Paync n Christian have
V un,y on hand aud receiving variety 81 heaulin
Books fancy Gods FER the Chrslna holidays Can ana
them
wilkes Gallery c. fine plates price s2.f
Court of Qseen Victoria. 100 splendid steel plates
Findens GALLERY of Beanty. 100 splendid steel plates
Lodges of nusrou Pcrsohges 23o ILLUSTRATIONS
Portraits OF British Noble Lades-nnc plates; ,
Wayerlv allery-Poriras of the Female Characters Ia the
writings Of SCOTT -.
Ieroin..s of shakespeare-bcautifplly llustratedj
Characteristics of Women by Mr. Janison; =
Chicon Regions Of the Conquerers ana the Con
quered -, -, :.
Tie Republican Court American Society in the Days OF
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. -, TT, :,
Women Of the Old and New Tesamcnt-lustrated with col
ored plates
Romance of American Landscape;
The Works of Hogarth
Birds o the Bibie--very pretty
Home Authors aud Home Artists
Floral Keepsake;
Gin Leaves of American Poetry;
Book Of beauty a., -.
The Poetca Works Byron Shakespeare Burns cowper
1iemans, Moore, Montgomery Scott, Milton stefk W n
Campbell Gray Topper, Longfeiow, Sgourhey hose's'
&c, &c. all elegantly bound and illustrated
Animals for 1ss6-some thirty different styles:
beautiful of Papicr Mache Desks Portfolios
Boxes Ink Stands &C. Paper Weights Cara tases
Jewclry Cases Porte Monaes. Cabas. &e
Also large assortment of Bibles Prayer and Hymn BOOKS
elegantly bound -
With great variety Books suitable for children
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-28

NEW CONCERN.-rhe undersigned having taken
IN the house formerly occupied by G N Sepoe two
doors above Acree Mcclanahan old stand and
Murreu Stratton, Main Lynchburg begs
to call the attention of his friends and the public generally
his stock of Groceries Liquors &C. which he offering
low for cash orp exchange for country produce Particular
attention paid to the sale Of Flour Wea Corn Tobacco
&c-,-also to the receiving and forwarding Of Goods
may 22ckdtsy. JOHN LUNSFORD.
UDLEA0R READ THIS NOTICE.-Ail persoi
II owing and bills me, earnestly
quested TO forward and settle as waiting for Il
money to 20 North. 'isep 7tsl b. II. LEWIS
EvINE LIQUORICE.-
II IS cases fine stick "DeRosa" brand,
20 " :" "F. G."
60 " mass "Ottomans"
Just received. and for ssle low by
aug 25ts. LEE & JOHNSON.
NEGRO GDOD9.-Stannton frilled Kerseys am
~ Shees Gray Sttlnetts Plaid Lnseys Blankets and Cot
ton oxnaburgs for sale by THOS. J. DAVIS T. co. :
$50 lots
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-28
nICUM1lNnA AM INsrssN INV

These vessels the first class, built expressly
trade have superior accommodations for passengers
They commanded by experienced Captains, well on
fled for the trade and who will spare no 'exeron to
MEDIATE
They will be towed up and down the river by steam
may be relied TO sail promptly as advertised Mcria
going North ordering goods from Boston, will ld
their ship by this line is the only regular
and freight will always be taken low by any
sells aud every effort will be made by the agents in Rich
and Boston give satisfaction.
We respectfully ask and hope to succeed in obtaining
share OF patronage.
The vessels viii lie in Richmond at the Dock and in
ton at RowtS Wharf
DAVID & WIN. CURRIE, Richmond. .
ALLEN d WELTCH, Boston, ''s'
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-28

kNRESH ARRIyAL.-The Family Grocery has lust
- received the following articles which the subscriber
womb respectfully invite the friends
e and the public at large assuring them that calling at
me Family Grocery they will End the largest and best Beef
tongues ever Seen In this market lot Dried Beef
ioogna sansages Dried Sheep Tongues superior
Jjrooms hne article of Black, Imperial and
Teas good assortment of ladies gentlemen ana
children also many fancy articles such Perfumes Soas
Cloth Hair and Hair Brushes Pocket and Toilet Combs LONG
Combs for children and other articles tedious TO
mentions all Of which will be Sold cheap cash or IN r.
change for Bank May added the above list
Spices of all kinds ground up papers family use
superior article of Mustard and Red Pepper Call quick
before all gone. j ii. SOLOMON
y lets
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6yAsH NOTICE.---GREAT INDUCEMENTs..-

II NASH NOTICE--.IHEAT INDVCEMEN1S.---
" The Ladies of the city of Lynchburg and all others visit
ing the city, particularly invited call the cheap
store and examine large stock of FANCY GOODS
Ding of superior black aud eoored Silks French Menos rich
French Mousns French Pads cheap high coorod Deaues
rich Embroicries Hosiery &c Also 1900 yards
English Calico warranted perfectly fast coor the price
Of l2l cents Come and all they selling Iwi
SO take OFF per cent all cash bills
Il LII L
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-28
EJURROuGHS sIIAFFR & co, DEALERS IN EX
I'D IRA FINE READY MADE gI 9TH N(i, invite the

IRA FINE READY MADE CLOTHING, invite the At
tcntion their and friends their
vailed and extensive stock OF FALL GOODS comprising
great variety completeness style and
MEMS FURNISHING TRADE. An adequate idea of the
personal examination Below may be found partial list
of the leading articles:
ONERCOATS.-A most elegant assortment Of these gar
mcns the esirable mateaa colors and SylesTa
mas, Registers and Cloaks.
DRESS AND FROCK COATS.-Those sold at this ostab
shnent preciseness of lit asteuness o
general cNceisnee workmanship &C. being in these
spccts oqRa 10 aoyk.
BUSINESS COATS Of every material, ranging in price
from 81 SIS
PANTS-Black Cashmere Doe skin, Grape Cashmere,
medium and low prices Fancy Cashmere,
Cakes Cashmere oxford Mixed, Heavy Tweed Satinet
VES1S-Rch Pusl, Velvet, Black aud Fancy Grenadines
Black Cashmere Farmers Satin Patent Velvet
Meuo Serge, Black Satin, Sc splendid Party and Wedding
Vests
TRAVELLING gLAEEETS.u-Natoual Flag, St Leger,
EPSON Saaony Blankets Gcntlcmens Shaws Matters.
Under Shirts Wool, Canton Flannel and Jean
Cravais Stocks Pcsser Raglan Albert and Napo
leon Ties Mock Buck Merno, Wool Plush Tsita,
Lislc Sebastopo Calf Tiger and Nuta Gloves Buck Kid
and Calf Gaunte SILK Merno, Cotton aud Country knit
Socks Pocket Handkerchief &c, in short thing
ally found first class entiemens Clothing and fitting
establishment be found in the greatest variety and
the most reasonable prices, at the BAZAAR.
b. = Co.. manufacturing all the Clothing sold by them,
thus enabled give their the benefit of the
they but the
tcles, al the lowest possible rates.
Those preferring their Clothes made be
modaed, and satisfaction guaranteed sale
&C ats BURROUGHS SHAFER & on
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-28

ANEW BOOKS. Fancy Articles and Music
~ A Good Time Comng
Rose Clark, by Fanny Fern;
The Home Garner;
Knickerboeker Gallery, fine ed;
The Philadelphia Housewives;
Rejected Addresses, by Horace and Jones Smith;
Song of the Hiawatha, by Longfellow;
Harper for January, 1856,
Together with large lot of Blank Books just received al
IANGHORNE a. WALKUPS
New Book Store, opposite Citizens Savings Bank
doco
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-28

dNHFTs FOK TslE HOLIDAYS, ia almost
NJ endless variety embracing
40 Varieties of Annals--yarious sizes;
Galleries of Female Heads;
American Landscape;
Flowers and Flower Painting
Books of Beauty;
Home Authors and Artists;
Standard Poets beautifully bound and usatela great
riety;
Bblcs. from 80 cents to SIS
Prayer and IL mn Iiooks-Inany kinds;
PaIicr Machfe Desks Work Boxes, Portfolios, &c;
Rosewoo aud Mahogany Desks-y arious sizes;
Cabas, Porte Monaies and Card Receivers
Leather Travelling Desks
Also, Chidrens loss almost vRrictycolored and
plain. large and smaiI-from | 10 81 80.
Please call aud examine goods and prices at
dee oats MORSES
HHARPEK's MAGAZINE, GODEY'S La
Book, Magazine for Ja uary, ls56all
beautiful nnmbera-reeeiyed at
dec ats MORSES
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-28

u WIN L. PAGE respectfully invites his friends
toners to call and examine his Fan and Winter Goods being
Just to hand and the best stock he has had pleasure
Offering Among them piece extra fine BaSk Clo!a
really superb article also rich Brown Blue Plum Mulberry
and Olive Cloths real French Castor Cloths
Winter Frocks; Black Brown and Mulberry medium
ira fine Doeskns and fancy Cassmere rich plain fancy
velvetsi Silk outings &c. &C. for Vests style but
tons and other trimmings Also Mems Furp shiue Goods
viz Shirs Collars Drawers Under. Shirts LArdkorchicfs
Cravats, Stocks, Ties Gloves &c, sc loc6ts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-28
MERCHANDISE. &C.


uMpORCATgON.-EX RG: SPORT
j ISt WARE-UOI Sf-where will he found the largest
assortment Illuminated Steel fine Double and Single Guns;
e Deans English SolfCockng Five Shooter; Colts Al.
lens and ReyoveTs and Single Pistols Powder
Fasks Belts and Poueh.si Game Bags Cleaning Rods
Sppe Wrenehes; Cocks and G. ID Percussion Caps;
Wire Cartridges, all sizes; Curtis Harvey 5
Diamond aud American Powder ali kinds Compress
ed Bullets and Small Shot; Liquor flasks Rogers
Cutlery; Bowie Knives Razors fine assortment of
Pert Monies Gold Silver, Ivory and Crooked Sword and
Plain every thing in line 10 suit Gun makers
We have a lot premium Rifles hand Repairing done
with despatch and warranted by
WIN. Is. & C. FISHER. opposite the
1p-ts Norye ell House, Iynchbnrg, Va.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-28

II Z
II MENT OF GOODS suitable the present approach
Ing at prices suit cash customers consisting
of Black Figured and Plaid Silks; French Mornos
znes Coburgs Aapaccas; Mousns and Cashmeros great
variety; rich French Needle Work Bands the
site styles Collars and Breakfast Caps at 70 cents each worth
one dollar with entirely supply of Ladies
Shoes and Caters with Cork Heels and the work
to stand equal to any offered the public,
toc SITS JOHN ABi(AIIANS.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-28

Et1NE CLOTHS AND DOE SKYNS-Ex,u.
nue. Black French Cloths, Doe skins. Black and Fancy
than fdec s.tsl wa -, Nv cr
OUTER A N ID BUCkWIEEAT pvOCn
- Just received and for sale by
dec Isl" LEE & JOHNSON
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-28

ing determined to close out my stock Of Carpenters
Hardware and building Materials, including extensue
sortmeut of LOCKS, HINGES, sc II W >, WIN Do
GLASS, &C. &C. the whole stock is now offered at cost
Those wishing anything in that line would consult their inter
esls by giving a call before purchasing elsewhere
A WINSTON
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-28

4 mcnt of Plush Vests uhe richest yet opened be
found in this other market of every variety and Se
from $3.50 to Sl5 may he had at the
CLOTHING BAZAAR.
Also just received per Express large and complete
pip of ncy Cashmere Pants of every pattern price,
l4.ts BURROUGHS, SH AfER & co.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-28

ou can Keep .o"rsPtf Warm and com 10 ri n lie
~ and escape cold and rheumatism by getting a white
rock or Overcoa of the real Castor Beaver The subscribe
has good assortment of the genuine article trimming
ksut Come and get good made your neasure-on
I, NAT VIII last you. ldec SITS VIM L. PAGE
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-11-09


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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-11-09
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-11-09

TuF IIoNusroEtE As AZ OEv,vTyr,L
CuvurB The honeysucklJs are among our
prst,ic-t and most hardy climbers. They
have abundance Of foliage. which is Of the
greatest Importance, aud their flowers are
very ornamental. There are many yaric-
ties. The scarlet and tho yellow trumpet
honayslcklr. ARE extremely beautiful, and
lnwer through the whole oc the summer,
and in autumn their bright rcd berries are
decidedly ornamental. The hummingbirds
los, &, yisi, them, and many delicious sip
DO they enjoy in the deep cups Of the
.Jrillantly-colorcd, trumpgt-shapcd flowers.
Their want Of fragrance is their only def
cheney, but still should be very unwilling
% part with them. never weary looking
at the exquisite beauty Of these flowers
They are uuriyallcd in grace Of form, and in
their rich and perfect hucs.
Tho sweet scented monthly honeysucklc
i, very desirable, and, like those | have
mentioned, continues in blossom through
the summer, and until late in autumnn The
coral honcysuekle is very pretty, and SO is
the white.
The Chinese honeysuekle Is my especial
favorite. 1t is sub evergreen. In shell
tered situations, and In a moderate winter,
It retains its foliage through The year-even
the long cold winter to which We have just
said good bye, has not entirely stripped
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-11-09
Fall Planting Of Trees.

Tho season Of the year has arrived when
Il will answer to transplant trees. II we
had nothing els, 20 do in the spring, and
plenty Of help to assist Ms in all the required
operations, we should do an our tree plant
ing especially or fruit trees in that season,
and for this reason. Every tree planted
out in the hll in this State, requires more
or los protection about it, roots by way Of
being mulchcl with leaves, or litter or straw
in order to keep out tho water and frost,
which iralmittrl will lin the trcr from
is place, and expose it more or les TO hav-
iu- its roots frozen. Thi. protection 1t docs
not alwly. got and therefore moro or lrs. Of
Jos. follows. Bet IN the spring, there {. no
danger froin tm' cause. and IL can b. seen
and wntrhri and its wants attended 20 dur.
Ing the summer. Nevertheless we would
s,t out tree, In thc Ell especially farr.t or
ornamental trees, and We would take pains
% 81 them ont we'll There l. custom
which formerly prevailed in this vicinity
and docs now 90 s1mc cyt'n', which wclook
upon as very rrrnci1u' ono. In. cut
ting or an the top and branches, 81, that
when tho trrc +, planted 70 looks hkc a hare
pole. 4 man &. hired, hy tina iobrrobahly.
Go st ont So many ,rgs, rock maple, for
instance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-11-09

mine Of in lcaycs--it is perfectly hardy,
grows rapidly and to a great height. lts
mode Of lowering is unlike the trumpet
houcysucklc being in pairs or thrccs. II is
exceedingly fragrant, filling the air with
the most delicious perfume. II tblossoms in
spring and autumn, the whole Of the plant
bcmg then almost completely covered with
flowers. It, greatest recommendation, how
ever. is its foliage, which i or dark green
and more abundant than that oc any other
variety with which | am acquainted. |
have sometime. planted this and the scent
less trumpet honcysucklcs together, thus
securing the foliage and fragrance Of the
one, and the more ,howy flowers or the 9TH
cr.
These honcysucklc. may be- shiainod Of
gardener, at low prices, the trump. at not
morn than a York shilling plant. tho 9th.
crs think, are a little higher.
american Ag'icul,uri,t.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-11-09
Keen Cnttle in GOOD Condition.


Thr season ras now arrived when our T1--
turr- have BECOME short, and cattle find it
rrrl work o. gr, enough o. eat, and even 'f
they fu thsmsrlvr, the rras, is so deficient
ir nutritious qualities, that it &, harily suf
s.l.ut o, maintain the ar.h they have ar-
Gu.r.I 1urin. thc summer, unlrs, they have
trsh r..l rn moving land, arl even bi.
viii not secure this So long as it is usually
rr'i-l on. Ilrncc large share of stock De-
.'1 90 I..sr 1.sh 'rrr. i'r COMES On 'hrtaru
n- the winter. THE, W. r-rl asa very
poor economy. hergus when an animal d.
gins ta lr,e Gsh it g. y.ry difficult 90 arr-t
h., downward tendency lt Is especially
.r when vr h1y, only lry fvl, AMI ,hc iu-
'urrcr uI cold weather o. combat True
r-rrrny dictates trat vr should hiring our
animals m thr barn lr 'hrwintrrinasc' COOL
condition %. tIr summer Ten them. even &C.
st.. l,rrat .nmr c.r.ilra'l, outlay in
extra f.I w., ,htuk this c1urs, win li.
m0a.,l che ayreus. afmtiuai1luc them ja-
ring tnr war It surely vl.l, whom cnu.t-
f.r' m relation tr thc increased value OF
O.. aa.aa'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-11-09

uips, carrots or potatoes At noon give
them a little rough foidsr In the yard, if
the weather 3. fair. At night fcvl first with
god hay, then with meadow hay, Il YOU
have it and then, the last thing before go
iu- 90 hcl at night, give them a light feed
OF corn folder, if you have 10, if not, give
them straw. In Gcjinr with roots, feed one
LAY with one Kind, the next with another
and 50 on 90 thc md of the li.,, and then
begin again Such are the conclusions 90
which our brief experience has lcl MS. How
it may De- with others, we should like TO BE-
advised. Shall We hear from our readers on
this m1ttfr9
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-11-09
POETRY
For the Democrat.
Ny Mothers Birthday.

Dear molher, have ofsn gsisd
Upon your placid brow,
And wondered that the cares oflife
Have lr0 il smooth O.. now.
To d,y completes the round of years,
To-day you'rc 'eycniy.siN;
You'rc booking backward o'er Ih' JOYS
Ani grisf. that intcuniS.
on IN my fewer years ofIie,
Ani IN my fever woes,
I've Of The courage thought with which
You over souoV rose;
ADD .ui,cD oit Co u1lcrsprI
What d, ,uur .1ul might h..
That .o uphsH ,ou through The wears
Which seemed % l'rs ta me.
Molh,r, your hsauwa' alsay' warm,
Ani il "a. alv1y, strong,
Tillci With q 's'fGrssuirs love.
Through kinins,' NJ throagh wrong.
What lop un'o nur childhood save
Ofcar aaI love 90 true,
We, ia your ,rar ufhslp'r's asr.
Would unlsr hack 'you.
\ ChG.t,sn'. faith ~, in your heart,
ArI rImr1rinak1rIfun.
S.Enis.i,r ,4 OBJ. storms DE
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-11-09


W. promised some time si1rr Co give our
reader. "a statement ar thr result 0g nur rz-
pertinent in thc u.s of different k.Hls OF
CrH1.rrr. Weuav Tr1-rrd Co r'irsm ia''
Trrmt.s ,.,
2. Orr row. with nothing rlt in ,hehdl.
r-.rarrI $50 stalks of aU s,rr., with amt
without ears. The Who'll. number of ears of
M. s.-ts was gU-. Og tre-r 81 were harl
ana bright. weighing o. l's.. ana $50 were
--.a AND -.1. weighing Gna-us. Total
number ulrnauI-. 0- a.l
ur. r.v. Iu which -r. hainl nl
r.H-H., rauaartar.I hy 81. Id. Man
.. w.r- Co.. N.v NHrs. v1s rat Boo t.r
rur-Ear.I r-2 stalk, .g 100 ,tr.. ami
.r... arT -U- cars ul corn uf an kinds.
r..r- fIHI.s us. Ol t..r l.1 ar,
r-. ..-f and s.nrI. weighing 70 De- l.s
d.. ur.r.v.ar. nH.-.r..nfaI .. Map
T..-... >rTrrh..rEar.E I.ur vas Iat
. ... t.". arI th. au. quantity .T..I
... .t.r I-....r- at t'- -e.uI hn..r-. rr.-
.-t ..rl. of ar l.r's. and -.- GAYS
.." .r.. ana s-.., weighing De- I'- Cd.
... no u- v.r IaaI and .uI and
I-,l... arI $40 s.g. -r..u ana .'.
r... Weighed aIlHs.
T ground planted v.s ar .t .y'an.'.l
... '-.s. OPP .n t.r nU OF l,H. PLANTED
........... ... T... rr......E .....H.. .E..rf
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-11-09

PLowrNo. Sandy soils may be piowed
early aud while wet, but clay soils should
never be disturbed till they are dry enough
to crumblc, or pulyeriza when turned up.
Clay soil, being malleablc, and but slightly
elastic, the compression, or packing, by the
will not swell out again; and
one plowing Of clay land when wet will DO
it more harm than twenty good plOwing'c can
afterwards remedy. 1t is on this princi-
pie, that an old road can never be made u
good soil.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-11-09
What Farmers Read.

What FARMERS head'
Sr An article appeared in tho last
weeks Tribune rejoicing in the foundation
Of an Agricultural Literature nnd rocyn.
mcndipr q moro liberal purchase of wos,
which trat Of farming f1r our pi.,ri,
Libraries. am alray. r'ai to sco ans
thin. in the paper, which tend, TO foster
spirit Of inquiry and a disposition 90 men,
tal rnlur among farmers llr would De- o
great hruciae'or to th, agricultural commu.
nifty who could iulusr into thrm ndntrrmiu-
alton 90 occupy a portion oi thcir time o.
thc improvement ol their mind. Ms well as
or their hu',. How this can Lc done
know not but until 10 3, accomplished, the
purchase afuerigulural work, or liirrir.
viii d. OF liulc avail. | will take our Ii..
trirt as an example. Itmay he considered
a fair average Ut rural districts, perhaps
above thr average, flr we have sustained %
-nul lyraum pr 'au yars-sumuhins which
uo uri.l'uriu. district has d1u,-lnl wr
have nrsl better than many with regard to
our library. Consisting pG perhaps hum
IrI aud twenty volume, 10 contains no
LEASE hlra dozen ou a.rIeulur THc.r
works, although SOME of them have been
for eight or ten years in thcIhuy cs,ill
GruI ncv.lrolius books, which arises from
,hr fact tlat very lsv have rad thcu. The
remainder or thc library /, made Up toa
srltcAtut oc ,l1,uutial-romr o' them
,'auinrl-worsr on history, biography and
various department.. oI science, and these
,ao, show that they have been but little
usi, while itisa general complaint tln,
our library 5. mi-rhlr-it contains 20 few
book. that one vi,hg, ,o rad
In au aer which abound. s much boz
reading. it isa matter Of surprise and o.
rat that sl r.v work, 1ruI,.y Gul arncr
ry ,hc farmer, hearth. It, tru,a portion
orth, community rad perhaps marri'y
rad enough 90 make them wrll.iurmrl
men. if they but make th. r'.h, selections
10 rrfr again 90 our library, wmls ,hc
work, from which u.ru. ku.v,-ls, would
b, gained arcncw in aIrannc,, 'he fcw
volumes which tTa'olalyra'Irr., wonders,
var and crimes bear uTil,y increasing
marks Of thr wear arI tear urusr.
r.rrri,l'y l,,. tr, farmer s,.u p lay,
, .,r.r. ar,r..,p q. v.r,. which trra, of
i..Vn y,r,,,.r. 1, m.stur th, trade.
arI rrr.ri.. or ltr. mon mts, serve ON
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