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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-13

TENHE undersigned removed his Tailoring Estabsh
Second Immediately opposite the Pres
b. terrain Church. in the Office with Dr. Wood, where he
would be glad all his old customers and goodly
Der Of and would be pleased them With
anything in his line such coats vests shirts. draw
order the possible notice.
Thankful he would respectfully seleit
YES J. l. EkLMs.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-13
NEN WASHINGTON HOTEL

VIE OF TINS House have
old stand Main their Hotel finish
opposite the Court House whore they p1ep2Fed
their old customers and all others who
call upon them in much superioratyle than sry
Thank for respectfully solicit eonnu
othe which shall all endeavors
it. Our fare viii be the best the market affords and
charges moderate.
Good ssab1 and Wagon Yard kept forcountry custom
evlO-dEwtf FELKER g. HEDDERECH
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-13
n AVCH RisI'AlRfNG

AFtJkf
TENHE Undersigned baviHg the busness
"a Evansville. himself with the nope his
experience and skill in all descriptions measuring
will. trial. be found worthy the
only the resident citizens the city but ss ofshsse
omprising the .eircamambisnt Fisinage.''
shop sthe Post Once where he be foun ala
CFFIcE Hours. myS R H.sGATES.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-13
7OTrON w4TyEVG.

y 8. E , I 3
sP17 Agents Oypress f4etory.
M1TFfRFE5SE "a AND BED 90 vi BtS AS
AT OOLBURN a. He RSHBERGER'S.
Fosters Blocs lat ST., Evansville Ind.
my still continue nRnufstgrc the best Mattresses
w avery Kind to in country. consisting of
ENMfr. Spring, MOSss Cotton and Shuck,
Of all siGes willing show Mattresses by the
they will receive the
6Fence We will than Wholesale retail, make
Fneu 20 order favorable they be found
Bed Comforts qualities and always hand
order. We will be happy show them 90 all who
vTizh In exam1ne
o. T3Hs-2 black Lussre rso'd this day and for
sale bv JAMES LOW b 60.
decI4-d6w 41S VI sin Street, louisville. KY.
STEEL FIRE sETs-PDLsshKD.-
- Brass land Shovels and TOng5;
Goal Shoves (for Shovels and Tongs for sale
(dec6) CHAS. s. WELLS
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-13
TFsAN SaS OFT ATEON.


hEhDW HaAEsIHNGs
ME undersigned has the for the aae of aud
e beautiful pattern of RON RAILING. with round
wrought rods and figures in variety of
styles and Sizes which viii sell Cincinnati prices
This railingis cheaper and substantial than any
Bind lie Those wishing Railing enclose neery
lots, yards. for Pazsas win do well to give
Prices from 81 50 to 70 so per foot.
NJ L
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-13
OTlCE,

THE undersigned having purchased the entire stock Of
Goods comprising large assortment of Watches Jewell
Clocks formerly owned by G. GOssen would respect
fully the of Evansville and vicinity that he
will cor nue the old stand be-
Locust and would be happy to wait al
will him with CALL promising TO give satisfaction
sale The will be sold at small advance
cost WITHOUT ANY REFERENCE TO FORMER PRICES
and all goods warrap ted as represented
R ALI kinds of Watches and pieces repaired IN the
isra1-If CHAS. RAPNUM.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-13
David O'Ng55L,
NJ u 2 q II 4 ~ r u A 10 u

Second street, between Main and Locust.
AS just and opened fine rtment of Cloths
of different eolors Oassmsres of hne quality and the
latest styles with the richest Fesngs such as and
velYets satins silks &C.. with goods for hus
wear All these goods tbs best 1uali5y and haad
varieties brought this city Ny old customers
and citizens generally invited TO examine them
am prepared with rstrate worknen make goods in
the lates tstyes and warrant fits in all leases sepf2f
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-13
MISCELLANEOUS.
RNA ESSEJak \ N CE1 GSS NxRANx.
M Hastfnrd- l,onnccticnt.

4 n
OF Hartford. ConHecticut.
CAPITAL .UOU--dli patd IN and INFESTED.
YMNHS Com with perpetual charter
in 1919 and nsures against loss damage by Fire
Houses Manufacture establishments stores house
Md rchandize general Also inland
the psrls OF Navigation. Losses will beliSer-
any A1' 1''u N 20 THOMAS K. BRACE. Prest.
E. G.. RIPLEY, Secretary.
Insurance made to the
duly receive proposals and issue pol
ces favorable Insurance 9tee or Agency
in the West. A @. HALLOCk, Ag'S.'
evil If Main street. nearly opposite the Bank.
CFEA4E AND TOBACCO S'EOGEE OF
JACOB SCHEURER, MAIN ST, BET. 1ST AND2D.
20. Schae1er 81 Schroeder's old STANDBY
r RES PECTFULLY inform the citizens of Evansville
and surrounding country, thatI have taken the;oove
stand determined to continue the business, and
will constantly keepOn hand the choicest Havana Cigars
and Tobacco ofthe bes brands that Eastern mark
ford; also Snuand Smoking Tobacco of all kinds Mer-
shaun, China and Wooden Pipes of all sizes and quail
tiles, at the lowest cash prices Wholesale and Retail
Nj lengthy experience in the business conYinces me
that give general satisfaction, and respectfully
solicita share of public patronage. lap1tf
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-13
THE GREAT REMEDY
V. e. Smith & Co.'S bss
FEVER 4hAND AGUE CURE,
JEFFERSON STREET. OPPOSITE OWENS HOTEL
BEAD TIE yoL1ow1sc cERglgIcATEs.

LoEDoN, Laurel CO.. KY, Nov. I, 1885,.
& Co.-Last month. when visiE
Louisville having been afflicted with the Chis and Fever
six weeks fding relief in the various -eedieF
that took induced size youE Fever and Ague Cars
rovin daily shink the disease will
on me earnestly this available prepar
alton to ali with Fever Ague
Chills. Yours truly, JOHN A. CAEAFAX1f
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-13
N0lgONs! No FlONs!I

TSLOWEE vases, thermometers. travelling com panions,
q LONDON sealing eight and key'd French
accordeons French harps. dolls marblss toys,
onpaiss combs. superior needes pins tooth
ellis, steel tooth brushes
chess mGn Emersons staps. toilet
soap Jumping and battle doors together with
variety Of notions for sale by A. @. PUShEE,
ap26 undo Odd PeloWs' Hall. Firstst
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-13
sTNRAGE WANTED

AHT prepared in Fire Proof
w any quantity of Grain Produce Merchandise, OK
tho mostliberal te~ms.
Havlngarge and airy stairs particular care will
Household Furniture Agricultural implements
all goods liable damage from damp
rust.
c r Logger when desired
Warehouse located W. and q
anal and for shipping by Riyeror Rail
road Applyto novI GEO. FOSTER 6 co.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-13

u 9 4 . = w 2 II AE.
As g. JONES and JAS. e. BLYTHE Attornies at Law
- evansville Indiana have associated
in the practice Law VIII to praots
IN this ad the adjoining counties Suprsme
District Oonrt icy design turning their partie-
niarty to sndlaw In short time they will be prepared
give IN few minutes abstract of
lot IN Evansville. its enargements Lamasea to-
sired ivIE-dSwtf
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-13
CLOTHING. &c.
TEE AILIEs sUgRENDFRED.:

TIE ALLIES SURlkENDEkED.!.s
SINCE MES3KS. ALTERING DRUMMER HAIE
filled with the largestss-
styles Fall and Winter Clothing Fur
uishng Goods and sell them astonlshnEy low the
ALLIksHAvE BEEN COMPELLED ToSUEREsDEE.
THEIR NEW STOCK
consists in part of Mems and Boys ready-ada CothA
Hats aud Trunks together with the most
Gentle Dress Goods and Faiors FurBishln GOODS
brought this city Their facilities for
superior ether house IN he city
which them all times ill all orders with the best
and the public generally respectfully invited TO call and
their New Stock and Reduced Prices before
pg elsewhere. decIo~ti
CITY EXPRESS BUSINESS. 80
AM do all kinds City Express husl-
have Just received aargs heavy wagon capable
business Such carrying furniture without danger
damage hauling grain from the canal to the river and
fact all kinds hauling city upon
the shortes office and reasonable terms at
Lny2S COOKS Family grocery
SILVER EVARE.
M have inst received an assortment o. silver are
w such fable. Tea Desert Salt and Mustard spoons
Butter Knives SUGAR spoons Cream Ladies' soup Ladies'
Chldrens Forks etc.. a warranted and will be sold at
prices Call soon st BTTTROLFF & SONS,
dec12d Main street between First and Seeond
RECEIVED PER sTEAMER MIDAS.
> y Cases N. Y. Paper Matches 100 gross
1 Case Is boxes first O. indigo:
double refined Soda Saleratus in III. papers;
Forsale at reduced prices By -
sctf7 I. & D. HEfHANH.
aust REDEIT ED-In sto re-. -. r.,,..
Brown do do; Napkins;
Linen Table Diaper; Cotton Table Diaper;
Irish Lnen GiughAms:
Russia Diaper J.C JEWELL & co..
EJrek
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-13

I'd 70 r DIS a a M III IL r - . n - n z v y. =
EuAVINf made an entire change il mammoth SIX
II Light By which enabled to t1ke m 1ea nper pic
kars than hers9fre that prepared to take pic
all will psre favoEbly with any taken
IN the West -, g.,
WamsbY. who operaor of may years experience oy
which one hoh of always be found
M the rooms, ready to take pictures. -
a7~ Y sm snber the place opposite the Post Onlfe
We also preplre1 to 80 out aud saGe Aenes2es
s ssssStf ~ 'HOf''1' Wv. TILESPoN.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-13

assa French Oaf-skins French Kpskns Innings, Bind
anSs Toppings, era Percha, Webs Threads. Sparable
and all materials used in the Manufacture
az Boots Shoes DALI and examine for yourselves Sol
sew for cash. deo11-dtf II. J. HAKT
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-13

49, RS MCKAY OF Oinsiauat invites the attention
W Of Ladies OF Evansville. to her Store. where
fsy viii variety of Gaps and other uSefHl articles on
Firat street opposa Gosscn's Jswery Store dec2O-20
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-13
NAVV YORK Ban cry !!

SECOND TO NONE MOUNTAINS!
On First street opposite the Post Office
Hundersigned after long experience in the busiD
the city of New York. in which CT heis ackuowl
edged superior in the management of well
pointed bakery. would respectfully announce:
That fully prepared to furnish al kinds of bread
cakes crackers pies rolls doenuts etc. eitherat
wholesale retail. -,
Weddings private parties balls prvatefames will be
supplies desired with everything fresh from the
the shortest notice.
superior article of Graham and brown breadsalwayson
hand.
proprietor will devote his exclusive
to his business which shall be execuedn yle not
he sarpassed by any enc WI @. GAUNT.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-13

HAVE EOU 4 AB S5f AP1fD HEAD!
gsS 60 VAUTIER Z MAROONEIER'S and have your hea
Renasured Hat They have Just received direct ro
Pats Ingenious that will take the shape
your head ia than time. and with which they wi
bake you Hat that will ct easy old shoe. Man
ssreet. between First and Second. tebl5
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-13

M9EEAPER YgT.-supeTHne aad Baekwhsat Flourf
zza ~ - ''''A''A E''' EW.& s. vTCKERY'
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-09-13
R0OTg. SHOPS, &c. FOR THE
~ nEH.E WSg

a = q y
yUsT received H. J. Har5 at the Crescent City She's
d in separation for THE HOLIDAYS, complete
of
Boots shoes and Slippers
sSae description well of the quail
iSs Ladies and Boys md Girls These goods are
az the finest description and in addition old stock
sry by any other in the CITY
Fhere is nothing the stock i'm ny
lao al o o
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-01-04
limits fixed By nature, and deterioration is

limits fixed BY nature, and deterioration is
/ the result.
Such a conclusion was indeed to have
been expected, since it is a principle
which it may be considered as well estab-
lished in natural history, that different
species will not produce fertile offspring.
The proof of this, says DR.. Knceland, may
be found, Sin any part Of the animal scale
from barnyard monster to muiatto /;
they cannot hold their own; they must
and do return to one or the other of the
primitive stocks, or must die out, unless
crossed by the pure originating blood"
DIR. Kneeland further illustrates this
tendency to sterility by the crossing OF
distinct species, by reference to the pre-
sent condition Of the mulattoes. He says:
'The mulatto is often triumpLantiy ap-
pealed TO as proof that ybrid races are
prolific without end. Every physician
who has seen much practice among the
mulattoes knows that, in the Grst place,
they are far less prolific than the blacks
or whites; the statistics of New York
State and City confirm this fact Of daily
observation and in the second place,
when they are prolific, the progeny is
frail, diseased, short lived, rarely arriving
at robust manhood or maturity. PDysi-
clans need not be told of the comparative
ly enormous amount of scrofulous and de-
Perforated constitutions found among these
hybrids"
To return to the subjet of our domestic
fowls. That great deterioration has ia
ken place wherever the foreign breeds
have been extensively introduced, We
think every intelligent observer will sus-
tain US in asserting. The question then
Is, what is the remedy? In the space of
time nature will again replace matters in
their former order,-the bybrids without
constant foreign importation will die
out in time, and the native stock in its
purity again be in the ascendant. But
we can do something to hasten matters.
As this is tha season when every farmer
naturally expects to thin out his poultry
yard in some degree, we would advise that
every representative of the Eas. Indian
fowls be extirpated, root and branch, so
far as possible, and return be then made
to our native stock, yellow and blue-legged
hens, whose good qualities have been abun-
dantly proved and never found wanting.
That these ray be still further improved
by a judiciOus breeding among themselves
hardly admits Of doubt, and opens a
fair and profitable field for the amateur
Farm Journal.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-01-04
From the Germantown Telegraph.
Hog Manure,

OF all the manurial substances made
and applied on the farm, none is possessed
of greater or more permanent value than
the excrement Of swine. No matter to
what purpose it is applied, its results are
always such as to sustain its reputation as
a salutary and energetic fertiiiser. For
Indian corn, melons, and Pivctipg crops,
as well as for the whole family Of csrc-!'
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-01-04
THE FARM:
The Garden...Tbc Orchard.
Deterioration of our Domestic Fowls

BY INTRODUCING FOREIGN SPECIES.
The small amount of poultry exhibited
at nearly all the agricultural exhibitions
during the past season, satisfactorily proves
that the strange mania which of late years
has manifested itself for unnatural crosses
in our domestic fowls, and which has been
so appropriately designated as the "Hen
Fever" has at last run out. Its effects,
however, we fear, are destined to remain
for some time in a deterioration of our ma
tive stock, and the introduction of hyb-
rid, or cross breed, inferior in every re-
spect to their progenitors.
This subject has recently been brought
before the Boston Society of Natural His
tory by DR.. Knceland, well-known as u
naturalist and Psychologist. He states
that it is at the present time a general
source of complaint all over the Eastern
States, (and the same is doubtless true
elsewhere, on the part of the farmers, who
in times past had plenty Of eggs and to
spare from small number of common
fowls, that since the generel introduction
of the foreign breeds, they have found
themselves with their improved stock"
unable to procure any thing like their
usual supply of eggs from the same num-
Der of birds; and that they have not only
raised the birds at the expense of several
dollars pound, but have been obliged to
buy eggs for family use. This has be-
come such source of annoyance and Pc
cuniary loss, that it deserves to be consid-
cred 1t is natural consequence Of for
cling birds from different countries and of
different origins to propagate hybrid off,
spring, for this very reason prone to de-
generation, which is increased by the i'm
possibility Of crossing the hybrids BY the
supposed pure originals. The admixture
of different original species, and breeding
Sin and in have been carried beyond the
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-01-04
Plan of an Agricultural Club.

A few congenial farmers met together
and selected one of their number Secreta-
ry. The admission of other members was
by the unanimous vote of the club, until
the maximum Of thirteen was reached.
We met at each Others houses in turn
the first seventh day in each month, at
three o'clock p. NJ, in alphabetical order,
and when two names commence with the
same letter, the eldest has precedence.
The first business in order is the elec-
tion of foreman for the afternoon, which
is not put to vote, but merely name
mentioned and seconded. This is follow
ed by the reading of the minutes Of the
last meeting held here Gf in operation
more than one year,. We then sally out
to make an inspection of the system of
culture the fences, stock, farming imple-
ments, garden, buildings, and indeed every
department Of the farm, are examined and
criticised to the fullest extent, finding all
the fault we car with whatever is out of
order, which is noted down by the Secre-
tary.
Returning to the house, the next bust
ness in order is the reading of the minutes
of our last meeting. TIE foreman then
asks each member in turn whether he has
any question to propose to the club. When
a question is asked, each member is re-
quired to give his opinion, and the Seere-
tary notes down the decision Of the meet
ing.
All conversation, except on agricultural
subjects, is out OF order, unless We are sum-
moned to plain supper, during which
perfect freedom is allowed.
A register of crops, with the number of
acres upon which they are grown, is kept
by each member, and handed in yearly to
the Secretary, who prepares a table, by
which at glance the average increase can
be at all times ascertained.
No rules have been found necessary for
our government, save that of kindness to
each other, and Difference to conflicting
opinions.
We have been thus associated more than
twelve years, with the interest unabated.
Each member, and 1 may add each MEM
ber's wife, is fully convinced Of the great
usefulness and good social feeling engen-
dered BY its establishment.
4 MEMBER.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-01-04

it is the best application Of domestic
character and origin that can be procured,
acting with a rapidity and permanenes Of
effect that is highly favorable to both crop
and soil It is thought, by many, to Be
superior to night soil, for most crops, and
in this opinion they are probably correct.
When used as an ingredient in compost,
it effects a very salutary influence. Muck,
mixed with it, is eapaci6ed for supporting
almost any plant or vegetable, and for i'm
parting new powers to the soil which it
changes constitutioDally, as we'll as stimu-
lates to healthy action. BY filing the
hog pen with fermentable and decomposa-
bic materials in the spring, and allowing
the animals to work over the mass, and
mix it with their liquid and solid voidings,
very important addition may be made to
the manurial resources of the farm, and st
comparatively small outlay. The work Of
filing in may be performed at seasons
when there is little else to do, and from
sources that will afford ample material
without at all lessening the resources Of
the estate. So2s, weeds, rotten wood,
refuse hay, straw and haulm, are all valu-
able for this purpose, and can be devoted
to no more profitable use. If, as these
articles are put, small quantity Of grain
be sowed over and mixed with the mass,
the animals will work it over with their
snouts, in their efforts to obtain the grain;
it will thus be commuted, and all the in
gradients Incorporated a. 10 fa.. .
perfectly homogeneous and soluble manure.
Gypsum, wood ashes, lime and clay are
valuable constituents in such compost.
Tie latter is especially important where
the manure is to be used on sandy soils,
or those composed principally of sand.
FARMER.
Northampton, Bucks Co., Dec. II, '55.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-01-04

SHARPENING EDGED TooLs-We tran.
slate the following from German scien-
tifc journal for the benefit of our meehan-
les and agricultural laborers:
I" 1t has long been known that the sim.
plest method Of sharpening a razor is to
put it for half an hour in water to which
has been added one-twentieth of its weight
of muriatic acid, then lightly wipe it of,
and after a few hours set it on hone.
The acid here supplies the place Of whet-
stone by corroding the whole surface uni
formly, so that nothing further but
smooth polish is necessary. The process
never injuries good blades, while badly
hardened ones are frequently improved BY
it, although the cause Of such improve
meut remains unexplained.
"Of late this process has been applied
to many other cutting implements The
workman at the beginning of his noon
spell, or when he leaves of in the even
ing. moistens the blades of his tools with
water acidifcd as above, the cost Of which,
is almost nothing. This saves the con-
sumption of time and labor in whetting,
which moreover wears out the blades. The
mode Of sharpening here indicated would
b. found especially sivar,aseoa. fOr sick.
ies and scythss.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-01-04

KIND READERS II have already told
you the news of the year past; aud that
which is to come, 10 ! will you not find it
in the Chronicle, weekly? Wherefore,
instead Of boring you about Turkey ard
Russia, Kansas and Congress, will offer
you as New Years gift, an Epic Poem
Shades cf HOMER and MILTON of HQdi-
bras and " Finyrl! hide your diminished
heads while | rehearse il fexile rhyme
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-01-04

@-It should be known that a small
quantity of vinegar will generally destroy
any insect that may find its way into the
stomach and little salad oil will kill
any insect, that may enter the ear.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-01-04

sVOne-half of ugliness is caused by
want of ventilation. The less oxygen in
a room, the more dark becomes our blood ;
and the darker our blood becomes, the
more We take to irritation and ill-nature.
The only reason that printers are more
grabbed than other folks. is. because they
allow big coal stove to rob them of their
share of oxygen.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-01-04

The Missouri Legislature has adjourned,
after passing not less than TO acts
Among them was one to loan to the Pa.
cifc Railroad Company the sum Of $780,.
600 for four months, to meet the imme-
diate wants of the Company and another
which prevents the selling or giving away
of liquor on Sunday, on penalty Of for
feiture of license, and inability to obtain a
new one for two years
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-01-04

In the French army, the soldiers during
the winter, wear wooden bottom shoes
The result is, that the French army is less
afflicted with toothache and rheumatism
than any army in the world. A wooden
bottom shoe is always dry-a fact that
should always give them preference.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-01-04

GEN. SHIELDs.-In response to an in
vitation from the Shields Guards of Chi.
cago to be present at their annual ball,
Gen. Shields, writing from Gairbault, Rice
county, Minnesota, states that it is impos-
sible for him to attend, his "whole time
and energy being employed at present in
commencing the world anew"