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BYJAS. G. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer
ILNR USTEES' SALE OF BEAUTIFUL

By JAS. G. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
NRUSTEES' SALE OF BEAUTIFUL
Il Country Seat.-By virtue Of deed Of trust
from Geo. L. Massey, as trustee and Ann Brown,
bearing date on the thirteenth day Of December,
1853, and recorded in Liber j. A s.. No 90 fOlios
sos, 500, 5O7, sos 500, and 510 of the Land Re-
cords for Washington county, in the District of
Columbia, the undersigned will sell at public auc-
tIon at the auction store Of J. G.. Mcclure, to the
highest bidder, on THURSDAY AFTERNOON
June 26th 1856, at O'clock D. m the following
highly improved and beautiful country property,
viz All that piece or parcel Of ground lying in the
county Of w ashington and Dis rict aforesaid, be
Ing part Of the Land whereof Anthony Holmead,
senior, died seized, and part of the tract called
90 Pleasant Palms, and Part Of the land which
Anthony Holmead, ir., conveyed to BoltzelI and
Mayfew, which they conveyed TO John PickrelI,
the piece parcel of land aforesaid, living on the
east Of The Washington and Rockville turnpike
road, containing acres and one sixteenth II an
acre, less, being Lot No. Of Geo Taylor s
subd vision, and beginning for the same on the
east side Of the said turnpike road, at the end Of
76.42 perches measured southerly from the inter
section Of said road with the Rock Creek church
road, to a road or private way called Taylor's
road, leading from the said turnpike road to an
other pat Of the said trBcg OF land owned by said
George Taylor, and running thence with the said
Washington and Rockville turnpike road north
three degrees, west 2S 46 perches to the Lot sold
to J c. Lewis, thence a: right angles with the
said turnpike road 26 20 perches, thence a. right
angles with the said last line, and parallel with
the said first line 2S 46 perches, and thence at
right angles with the said last mentioned line and
parallel with the said second line 2S46 perches to
the line OF the said turnpike road and the place os
beginning, being the same land and premises
which was conveyed to the said Ann Brown by
John r. Shanetts by deed dated April 19'h 1859,
and duly recorded Together with the improve
ment and appurtenances, which may be seen by
visiting the premises.
Terms One-fourth cash the residue in 6, 12,
Is, and "a months to be secured by deeds Of trust
on the premises. Unless the terms Of sale be COM
piled wis hin Ave days from day OF sale the Trus
tees reserve the right to resell at the cost and risk
Of the defaulting purchaser
All conveyances at the purchasers expense.
ERASMUS J. MIDDLETON, T,,,s.oes
RICHARD II. CLARKE,
IN 2l- 2awts JAS. C. MCGUIRE Auct'r
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A TPRIVATES ESALE-EIGHTEEN SMALL
"A building lots for sale, corner Of l. street and
New Hampshire Avenue, near the circle, First
Ward, ranging In price from so to 100 dollars
each Terms from 5to Is dollars per month Par
ties purchasing with the view Of building thereon,
lnfn0er or bricks lat market prces) to the amount
Of $50 dollars will be advanced thereon, secured
table. For any other information apply to H.
FAIRY, Marble Yard, Pa av., bet. 18th & 10th
5tS 10-3m
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EfOR RENT-TWO NEATLY FURNISHED
Il Bed Rooms on reasonable terms at Mr.. DA-
VISIONS, over Messrs. Gait & Bro, Jewelry
Store Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
m H-H
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NOR RENT-SEVERAL HANDSOME Par
, lors and Chambers, with board.
Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs.
SMITHS, 20 street. nov 27-H
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Whole receipts for premums during the s2sI2 o5
Paid losses and during the year 1888 o.
2. NJ. MoRIARTY, President
J.MORRIS THOMPSON, Secretary.
THE GREAT WESTERN FIRE INsUR-
ANCE CO. OF PHILADELPHIA.
Capital $500 900. Charter Perpetual.
DIRECTORS.
Charles C.. Lathrop, 532 Spruce street.
Alexander Whilden, merchant, IA North Front
street.
John C. Hunter, Arm Of Wright, Hunter & Co.
+. Tracey, firm Of Tracey Baker.
John r. McCurdy, firm Of Jones, White &
McCurdy.
Isaac Hazlehurst, attorney and counsellor.
James b. Smith, firm Of Jas. b Smith Co.
Theo. w Baker, firm Of Tracy Baker.
X. y. Walton, $50 Market street
Thomas X. Limerick, 5A Spruce street.
John J. Baker, Goldsmiths Hall
CHARLES LATHROP, President.
THOMAS X. LIMERICK, Secretary.
Risks changed from other companies to this,
no charge for policy fee. Enquire at the Office Of
j. E. Kendall, over X. nj orrows Exchange Office
first door West Of w. b. TOdd's Hat Store, on
Pennsylvania avenue.
m27 3m DAVID MYERLE, Agent.
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WORTH REMEMBERING

DERSON 8 MAKING PURCHASES OF
l. Housekeeping Hardware and LHse xS2f3 <f-xS,
Cutlery, Silver Plated Ware, IEJYSyHiJfS
Clocks, Feather Busters, Bas SlaskN3SAk4
kets, Brushes, &c will find 1t decidedly to tbeil
advantage to look In at F FRANClS'S, above Odd
Fellows Hall on Seventh street He has en-
larged his store-has II stocked with every useful
housekeeping article, and is satisfied with very
small profits. His prices are certainly low.
IN Soft
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COEFIE wAREROOM, ks.

WILLIAM PLANE h CO., HHDEkYA-
Js JsKERS-TesIdeacei15 seventh
street, between g and u streets.
Irterments procured In any ground
sE csTnsteTy. Cotkns, Caps, Shrouds, Carriages,
Rearse, 1S6 every article for ihteTments Of
the best quality furnished at short notice, the
most reasonable terms, and at all hours Of the
Eight. Having the exclusive right Of Crump's
Patent Corpse Pfeseryer, we guarantee to keep the
dead for aEy length Of tiae. jy lily
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AIR. w. HENRY PALMEk's
lv1 PIANO FORTE CLASSES
Fce Dollars Per Quarter.
Apply at GEORGE HILBUS'S Music DEPOT,
PenAsyivania avenue. -''r mar l4-n
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THE MOUNTAIN HOUSE, AT CAPOH
Il SPRINGS, VIRGINIA ,willbs opened -
for the reception Of visitors on MONDAY, fM
the 10Th day of Of June. 1
TERMS FOR BOARD.
First week ......................S12
second week. 10
Third week NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 8
One month Of twenty eight days.. IS
Children and oolered servants half price.
The undersigned has spared no expense in OBJ
tanning the services Of gentlemen to assist In the
management Of this place for the approaching
season. Visitors will be supplied with Saratoga,
Bedford, Chalybeate, and Alum Water from a
spring in the neigh hborhood, said to be equal to
m "a A-eo1m T.. BLAKEMORE Prop,r.
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nor PRIVATE SALE-A VERY NEAT,
convenient, three story frame House, with a
deep lot laid OF as flower garden. The above
house contains ten rooms, all private; side
alley, and the privilege OF back alley The
above house Is situated on the north side Of Mas
sachusetts avenue, between eth and 5th streets
No. 5W. For further information please call as
above. Possession given in few days. Ii the
above is hot sold in few days it will be for rent.
an 3O-N
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AGENCY OF THE

AGENCY OF THE
Alliance Insurance Co. of Philadelphia,
Capital. l..................S 3oO,oOo!
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR
n ending January l, 1856.
consstng of Bonds and Mortgages
ON unenc numbered real estate sllo, Coz 90
stocks of other Corpor ations, worth par
Cash on hand 81, s56 80
Bills receivable, consisting of Marine notes and
short loans SS6943 20
Stock notes sl4,3s6 90 1889 20
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DR.. j. TH0RNE,
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN & SURGEON,
OFFICE AND RESIDENCE,
Corner 18th st. and New York avenue,
WASHINGTON, DC.
Office hours-S to 10, to 4, to 10. m7-3m*
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CHAUNCY wARRINER,
MATCHMAKER AND jEWEleR,

AND DEALER IN
Fine Watches, Jewrlry, and Silver Ware.
COLD SEALS, FOB AND VEST CHAINS,
" FINEJEWELRY, Sill
YER Spoons, FORKS, ASSS
sale at New York prices. E1s->.Az,>
REPAIRING. The Chronometer, Duplex
Lever, Cylinder, Repeating, Musical, and other
WITCHES repaired Also, JEWELRY, &c.
No. $40 PBSNsYLvASIA AVENUE, betw'n Sixth
and Seventhstreets, Browns Hotel building sign
Of the GOLDEN WATCHES,
ap99-f Washington.
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NEW JEWELRY, WATCHES, SILVER


WE OPEN THIS DAY THE LARGESrAS
w sortment Of goods ever offered to our custo-
me g. embracing every thing new and desirable
in our line We name In part
Ladies' and gentlemen's very superior Gold
Watches, warranted time keepers
Diamond, pearl, hOIentine, mosaic, and cameo
Bracelets, Brooc hes, and Earrings, In sets
Ladiep and gentlemen's extra dLe Chatalains,
Chains, Seals and Keys
Silver Tea Sets, Pitchers, Goblets, Cups, &c.
Also, all the latest patterns Of table, desert, and
tea Spoons and Forks.
The above are marked down at prices far below
any heretofore named.
NJ w. GAIT & BROTHER,
iei 32a Pa ave, bet 9th and 10th streets.
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By C. w. BOTELER, Auctioneer
DEREMPTGRY SALEOFA VALUABLE
Il Let In the First Ward.-On MONDAY
AFTERNOON, June ID, at 6 O'Clock, / shall
positively sell without reserve, on the premises
the whole Ct Lot No. 21, In Square No. 70, front
ing 81 feet, running back $50 feet 94 inches, Goa
tanning 9,199k square feet.
This property is most beautifully located on
Twenty first street west between north L and
north streets, In the most desirable part Of the
First Ward.
Terms: One-fourth cash; balance on a credit
OF 6 and IL months, with notes bearing interest
secured by a deed in trust on the property
m sod G. w. BOTELER, Auct'r.
IL The above sale is postponed until
WEDNESDAY, June l1th, at which time ii will
positively take place.
je 4-eodds c. w. BOTELER, Auct.
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BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
VALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON 7th
street east, near the Navy Yard, at
AuctioR.-On WEDNESDAY, the 1lth Of June
instant, shall sell, in front Of the premises at
half past O'Clock p m Lot No. IL, in square
No. 903, having front on south Z OF Ga feet inch
and on 9TH street east Of 100 feet. This property
is very handsomely located in a very rapidly i'm
proving neighborhood
Terms: One third cash, balance In 2, and
months, for notes bearing interest from day Of
sale. deed given and deed Of trust taken
je 3-eo&dS A. GREEN, Auct,r
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ITPAND B Z DOING.-JUST PUBLISHED
~ at the Music Depot, spirited Song Of the
a1Cye title, composed ~ VIM. Pal mer, author of
- Soldiers Adieu," " Don't say one thing and
mean anothef," {" &c. Price only IS cents. mSO
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FOR GENTLEMEN.

FOR GENTLEMEN.
NEW SPRING GOODS, EMBRACING A
lN general variety Of the newest and prettiest
styles and fashions. Orders promptly filled
Constantly on hand good supply Of Garments
ready made, Of superior quality.
Also, fine Dress Shirts with eauze, Silk and
Cotton underdress, Furnishing and Toilet Goods
in variety. A. II. YOUNG,
Merchant Tailor and Clothier, Browns Hotel,
mar 35-wtf Pa avenue
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DARE CHANCE.-THE UNDERSIGNED
IA offers FOR sale those beautiful Lots situated
on Sd street, few feet south of Pa avenue. Their
situation cannot be eICeled for either business or
residence sites, and will he sold at great sacri-
dce. n. g. NARROWER.
Terms: small cash payment, and the bal
ance IN 1, 2, 3, and a years. Residence, No. 6,
north A street, Capitol Hill. feb 23-u
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DUILDING LOTS FOR SALE-A VA
ID riety OF Building Lots in all parts Of the city.
at reasonable prices and on accommodating terms,
Enquire Of the subscriber at John E. Kendall IS
ofice, next door to w. Is. Todd's. Hat Store,
Pennsylvania avenue, third floor, front room.
ap 21-eo3m DAVID MYERLE.
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FJNHE STEAMER GEORGE WASHING
Il TON wnldepart at the follow xTA
ing hours: 33S
Leave Alexandria ~, 9, Ii, ~, 36, s.
Leave Washington. %, 10, IL, 2k,4K,6
ap2-d JOB CORSON CAPTAIN
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WOOD AND COAL.

WE HAVE NOW ON HAND At OUR
w yard, corner OF 6 and 22d streets, First
Ward, superior article Of White and Red Ash
COAL. Also, Cumberland lump COAL, with a
good stock OF Hickory, Oak and Pine WOOD,
all of which we will sell at the lowest market
prices.
AL orders left at p Steers Store, is9 Seventh
street, between d and E, viii be promptly filed
JOHN w. MYERS & CO.
22i0 pounds given to the ton m l4-3m
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ENOR RENT.-FOUR NEW SMALL BRICK
IL Houses just finished, Immediately northwest
Of the Capitol, between b street and the Railroad
Depot. Apply at the Capitol extension to FRAN
CTS J. BROOKS. m 15-eOtf
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VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE.
l have for sale large number Of Building
Lots In different parts Of the city, very favorably
located either for residences or business. APP
ply to WILLIAM III. PHILIP, Attorney at Law,
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8AUZE MERINO AND SILK UNDER
SHIRTS AND DRAwEnS.
ANOTHER AND VERY LARGE SUPPLY
n Of Gentle mems Underdre1s this ay opened
os every variety OF size and quality, such as
6auze SILK SHIRTS and DRAWERS
DO MeriRo Do Do
Do Cotton DO Do
Do Thread Do DO
Do Shaker Do Do
Also, full supply Of Linen and Jean DRAW
RRS, Of gold quality and styles
IL will be recollected that we buy exclusively
for cash, and that We offer the best goods at the
lowest and uniform prices, at
STEVENS'S
N l6-n Salesroom, Browns Hotel
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old COGNAC BRANDY.
~ Just received out Of the Custom House at
New York
Fine Old Martell Brandy Of 1910
Fine Old Marrett Brandy OF 1si3
Choice Old w hisky, none better In the country
Brown Stout, Scotch Ale
Bottled Cider
Old Cheese
For sale by JONAS P LEVY,
i7i Pa. avenue. Wine, Liquor and Havana
Cigars, and Fine Groceries. m6-u
ONLY l26 CENTS.
pUCKLEY'S CELEBRATED SONG BOOK
ID for the ParlOr, containing a collection of new
and popular Songs, as sung by Buckley's New
Orleans Ssrenaders at their opera house, Broad
way, New York. For sale by the agent,
ALEX ADAMSON,
mar 32-3m 7th street, opposite Post Once.
ARRIVED THIS DAYI
lust RECEIVED, Pen SCHR. GEORGE,
~ one cargo Of LORBERRY COAL, for cook
IAg pETpOssS Those who use coal for cooking
should not fail give II trial, II is warranted
superior to any ever brought TO this market. Sat-
tJdefioH glesr, or no sale.
ALSO, ON HAND
Hickory, White Ash, Red Ash,
Oak and Pine Gray Ash and Cumberland
WOOD. COAL.
IL Coal under cover, delivered free from slate
and dirt. II. j. & w. NJ. GAIT,
m2S N. w. cor 18th and G. st 8, No. 5i7.
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I. Farllhanl,
.. Stillnlall.

Dealer in Miscellaneous, School, and Blank
Books, Stationery, Embroidery Mate
rials, Perfumeries, Fancy Articles
oys west end of Pawca-
ridge l12tf
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THE TWO BRIDALS.
BY EMM A CARA.

/ wish | had some money to buy
me a ball it is time now, and all th'
boys have them said Albert Griswold
gently winding his arms round his mo
theirs neck, with his eyes turned to
wards his father, who half rcclincd OF
the sofa, wrapped up in his costly break
fast suit, and occasionally putting from
his aromatic cigar blue wreaths of smoke
Ask father whispered the mother,
in his ear; he has plenty of money,
you know, and | guess he will give you
enoulh to buy you a ball"
"No, you ask him, mother; because
I am afraid be will scold me for giving
my other to Willie Mumford
The fathers eyes We're on the morn
ing paper he held in his hand, but he
heard the conversation that passed be-
tween his wife and child, and though he
made an effort to the contrary, he
glanced in the direction where his son
hung so carcssingly on his mothers
neck, just in season to catch the eyes of
both Leaning a little further forward,
he buried his fingers iD his vest pocket
for moment, and then drew out piece
of silver, saying:
Here, Albert now when you get
another ball, see if you can keep it, ant
not give it to the first ragged urchir
you meet in the street without one.'
willie Mumford isn't an urchin, "a
ther,' said Albert timidly, he is goot
boy, and sits right side of me in school
and sometimes he helps me get my les
sons"
Mr. Griswold seemed little discon
certod for a time, but soon rallied, anC
without making any answer of reproo
or otherwise, he held the paper littl,
nearer to his face, and went on with hi
reading
Il have got twenty five cents, mother
whispered Albert, as he again stepped
back to his parents side; { that viii
buy me a ball and top, too and for ;
moment he expressed his JOY by being
very profusc with his kisses, and ther
before one could he returned, he bound
ed towards the door that led to the from
hall. Mrs. Griswold gave light tap OF
the carpet with her embroidered slipper
Albert looked back, wouderiugly, anc
she made slight movement Of her
hand for him to return and kiss hi,
father. The boy hesitated an instant
and then his smile died away, and he
went noiselessly back, and without re,
moving his hands from his side, he lean
ed his head forward and touched hi'
lips to his fathers cheek but the lat
ter didn't seem to notice il, so the boy
turned softly away, and in another mo
mcnt he was in the street on bis way tc
the toy store on the corner. When th'
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VOLUME VI-NUMBER lS.
l)ortrp.
Is L. $ Il
ny DARK sYDIL.

How sweet n word to the weary one
What peace to the troubled breast,
To know his footsteps are nearing home,
Where he will find a rest
Rest from the weary cares Of life
Rest from its tolls, its sorrowing strife
.. O. Rest from the grave.
The wandcrcr DER lfc's darksomo way,
Has faint and weary grown,
And is sinking by the rough wayside,
Where thorns are thickly sown,
When with straining eyes he sees afar
A light-a guide-a glorious star,
That points to rest.
A rest for the soul, beyond, beyond
This misty, cherries vale;
Where loves bright blossoms in beauty bloom
Nor ever droop and pale;
For no wintry blasts sweep DER to chill,
No autumnal frosts to blight and Kill,
For there is rest.
Where the parting tear is never shed,
And sorrow is unknown
There, there is rest for the weary head,
Rest for the weary soul.
Rest from the wearying cares of life
Rest from its tolls, its sorrowing strife
Rest from the grave.
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Dry Goods-Prints, Muslins Cambrics, Dc
Lanes, Brown and Bleached Sheetings,
Broadcloths ,Cassimeres, ,Satinetts.
observation-disclosures, White and Brown gu.
gars, Teas, pure Coffee, Spices, &c.
Agents for the sale of valuable Medicines
Store enextto Pawcatuck Bank.
I37tf PAWCATUCK, CT,
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Il. Nj. Dunn,

Es hs Dunu,
Keeps constantly on hand large stock of
Gentlemen and Boys Clothing, adapt
ed to the season, such as, Hats,
Caps Goats, Vests, Pants Shirts,
Undershirts, Draws, Boots
and Shoes, &C., &c.
Fancy articles and Ready Made Clothing
at low prices. l37tf
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N. MarStOn,

N. MafStOm,
Makes to order, Walking Shoes, Caters,
Slippers, and every description of La
dies work; also, Gentlcmcn's Boots,
Caters, Sc, of superiorqual-
ity and workmanship.
Constantly on hand, n large Stock ofGoods
in the Boot and Shoe line.
Store on Main st. 1871
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Porter & LOveland.
Manufacturers
Tim 81 Shoot Iron Ware ,
A full supply of Stoves, of the mostap-
proved patterns, always on and.
Tin and Shoet Iron Ware for sale, or made
to order, Mt short notice.
shop on High street. i37tf
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George q. Wells,

DEALER in Boots and Shoes of all descrip-
tions. Gcntlemen's fine Calf Boots,
Caters of all descriptions, Rubbers
and ubber Boots. Thick Boots,
Brogans, Shoes, &c.
adies' CATERS, Walking Shoes, Slippers, &c
Main Street, Westerly Il. l. 134tf
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G.. w. MarstOn,

q. w. MafStOn,
Halter AND DEALER IN FURS,
Keeps constantly on hand large stock of
Gentlemen'sa and Boys Hats of the latest
fashions. Furs of the bes EQUALITY,
and of the newest les cheap.
Buckskin Gloves, Mittens Of every variety
Spring Styles just received.
Store under G. Leonard's Hotel. 137tf
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-11-25

The CURcULIo SMOKED OUT At LAST.
Some time since we announced that the
Kentucky Horticultural Society had offer
ed a premium Of five hundred dollars for
a cheap and etIectual remedy against the
cugculio Several have already been pro-
posed, Of which the following, published
il the Louisville Journal, has tho merits
Of cheapness and simplicity at least, and
il is said 10 be elIectuaI. Here il is, with
the proposer's specification:
| take an Old tin pan that is worn out or
unfit for other use, put some Goals from
the fire into ii, and lay on strong tobacco,
AMI smoke the tree and young plums we'll
One nail through the bottom of the pan
into the end Of a stick or pole five or SIX
feet IN length is sufficient, 50 that it can
he raised handy and carried about the
tree and through the branches Care
must be taken not 10 have blaze. This
should Be repeated about oace a week for
three weeks after the plum is formed
from the blossom. Thomas T. Glenn,
Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan.-New
England Farmer