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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-05-08

COMPLEXION oF THE NEXT CoNGRE' s.-The
political complexion Of the next Congress
seems to be matter of great doubt. The
new States that will probably be admitted
will come in either as Republican or Doug
la. States, and the Senators from these,
with the changes which will occur in the old
States, will bring the Senate to tie on the
Lecompton issue. The next House of Rep
resentatives is likelyto be very close between
the Republicans and Democrats, but will
have more decided majority on the Le-
compton issue than the present House.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-05-08


DONATION OF LANDS TO AGRICULTURAL COL
LEGEs.-In view of the act passed by the re-
cent Legislature of Iowa to establish an Ag-
ricultural College in our State, the following
extract from the Washington correspondence
of the N. Y. Tribune, under date of the 22d
inst, will possess much interest:
''Mr. Morrill's bill, donating lands for
Agricultural Colleges in the several States,
was carried by a handsome majority to-day,
Notwithstanding the neg glect of some of its
friends on the first tests, and the attempt to
make it party question by some of the
Democracy. 1t has an assured ma lority in
the Senate, if full. 1t is the wisest and most
useful measure proposed in Congress, and
Mr. Morrill, deserves the thanks Of the
country"
Over six millions and a quarter of acres
are thus appropriated by the bill, to be d.
vided among the States in mounts equal to
10000 acres for each Senator and Repre-
sentative to which the States are now re-
spectively entitled, the money derived from
the sales to be invested in the United States
or other stocks yielding not less than 5 per
cent, to constitute a perpetual fund, the
interest Of which shall be invioIably appro-
priated to the endowment and support of
Colleges in which such branches as are related
to Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts shall
be prominent studies, but without excluding
other scientific or classical instruction. The
great object of the institutions shall be to
promote liberal, practical education of the
industrial classes in the several pursuits and
professions of life.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-05-08
LADIES' LIST,

LADIES' LIST.
B
Baker Caroline Brat Luticin n
Bianck Elizab.th Brown MrsOW
Brllaman N A Eurdell Mrs Sila ..
G
Carr Elizabeth P Cragge Margeret :
Collins MaryJ Cross Hannah
Cracker Margaret
Evans Amelia
Fulton Jane
H
Hamilton Margaret
Jones Lorenda
X
Keen Mary A Keller MrsS
NJ
Mcdonald Ellen Mitchell Marpsrst L
Mccoy NJ A
P
Parson Elizabeth Purington Mary
s
Simpson Sarah Smuker Madame
S''Ts''A0'H A''ss''' Springer Mary
Thomas susanJ 2 Thomas Elizabeth
w
White Fanny Wilson Susannah
JOHN A. MCCORMICK, P. II.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01

HoRsEs AND MULEs.-Thnusand of these val
liable agimale are lost every year. from their
owners not knowing how TO treat the various dis
eases rney were suffering with, or from using
inferior remedies. This is peculiarly so in Ie-
gard 10 such diseases rs ePringhalt. SPAWN,
poll-eyl, and all such as the aesult ofssrains
bauises, harness grams, &c. All these diseases
are readily curabic by the use Of some penctra-
ting Linamcnt, which is absorbed by the pores
of the skin, and at once drives off the bad hu-
mors that feed and keep up the disease
Among all the Linaments that have ever been
invented, none posses the penetrative and diffu-
sive principle TO such a degree rs DIR. Bragg's
Arctic Linament, m article which is rapidly
driving all similar preparations out of the mar
ket. For sale at the BOOK STORE. Millers-
burg, o.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01
SPECI.aL NOTICES.

cB How many households have been desc
lated by that terrible disease, Consumption
And how gradual and silent it approaches! A
slight cold-a hacking cough splitting Of blood
and the pet of the family lies cold in DEATH
But if shelf any one-would take Hoofland's
Balsamic Cordial in the first or second, and
sometimes the third stage OF the disease, imme-
diate relief would cnsue and life be prolonged
SO also in Influenza, Laryngiiis, Asthma
Bronchitis, and particularly in Group. The
latter disease. the terror Of parents. is complete
ly innocuous in presence of the Balsarnic Cor.
dial, and may be cured by a few doses.
Prepared only by C. NJ. jackson, No. AIS
Arch Street, and for sale by druggists and store
keepers throughout the United States and Can
ada. Price IS cents per bottle.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01

LUCK OF A BUCHANAN EDIToR.-The
Chicago National Union was established
rs the special organ of the Administration
in Illinois. Mr.. Scbade, the editor, has
Withdrawn because he was "no longer at
Liberty TO conduct the Union in the way
he would like to do" The Tribune says
"Sthade has found "Jordan hard road
to travel" lst. He made pilgrimage to
Washington, and came back with fisher
mans luck" I'd. He attacked J. f. Grund
in his paper and got his nose pulled there
for. Sd. He was incontinently kicked out
of the concern.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01
Cleveland Markets.
CLEVELAND, June %, 1853.

CLEVELAND, June 29, 1858.
FLouR-Light sales at former rates.
WHEAr-Sales yesterday 1000 bushels prime
Med free on beard at S5 cents /; 1000 bush. nice
white, free on board, 99c. This morning. mar
ket depressed sales l car Med. s31 Sc; and
cars at S2lsc.
CoxRx-Sales 5000 bush. on privae terms,
and one car at soc.
Ox1s-Sales ears at 3414c. 10000 bushels
sold yesterday at 35sttc free on board.
HIGHwrsEs-Sale 55 bbls. at 20c.
EGGs-Dull at &c.
MISS PoRk-Sale Sc bbls. at Sl6,a5.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01

EF The Boston Atas says to the Bos-
ton Post: 'The Post need not be alarmed
about the new party or the new name
The Republican party will hold on to its
principles: the only change likely to occur
will be after 1860, when it will assume the
name and functions Of the Administration
party"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01
BAUMGARDNER'S
Sugar-Coated
CATHARTIC PILLS.

DAUMGARDNER 8 SUGAR COATED
ID CATHARTIC PILLS are an infallible
remedy for the cuIc of Nervous and Sick Head
ache, Costiveness, Piles, Erysipelas, Rheuma-
tism, Gout, Liver Complaints, Jaundice. Dys-
pepsia Neuralgia, Scrofilla. Tetter, Salt Rheum,
Dysentery Diarrhca. Dropsy, WoIms, DC, dc.
Price, 25 cents per box.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01
Executors Notice
HOW NATURAL
There is a Time for all things!

VNHOSE who know themselves indebted TO
L the subscriber either by note or book ac-
count arc requested TO pay the same immetli-
ately. will not thank the public for past IA
fors, because that puts no money in their pock-
cts, but will cndeavor by giving them better bar
gains than ever. to keep on good terms with it.
June 9, 1858. c. HAITI
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01

ried the wster 10 the house. When Mr.
Jenkins saw me he asked, "What success 2
1 said had got it without any trouble
He spoke then and said:
HLafie don't want to hurt you"
The next morning was unwell.
Col. Young here said he wished it noted
that all the above conversation between
Jenkins and witness might be objected te
before the close of the trial, subject to argu
ment and the authorities.
Witness-I told Mr.. Jenkins I'd not work
that day-the day of his death-and lie
said very well. After breakfast took the
pail and started after more water. found
the well unlocked and drew two pals Of
water. This was between seven and eight
O'Clock. After drew the water-as was
going ont of the gate
LANE THREATENS TO SHOOT.
l heard some one hail me. / set down
the pals and looked around. saw it was
Gen. Lane. He said:
"If you come in this yard again, III shoot
You, you Id seoundrel."
said, "The hell you will.'
He then repeated the same words over
again. | then told him TO shoot aud be
d ID"
That is all the conversation that occur
red.
took the wafer and went TO the house.
Shortly after that Jenkins came where
was and asked me what Lane said to
me. l told him all that had transpircd.
He said:
all attend TO that when you 60 after
water again Iii go with you and and pro-
tect you."
Shortly after that Mrs. Jenkins came
and said she wanted a load of ice. hitch
ed up the horses, and Mr.. jenkins went up
to town with me.
He said lie did not want me to GO TO
the well for water again unless he was
with me. He said Lane did not want to
shoot me that Lane talked great deal
about shooting, but, like most people ofthat
sort, did not do much of it.
MUDDY WATER.
The condition of the spring was muddy
unit for use, in consequence Of the earth
washed into it by the rains.
1t was nearly l o'clock when we went
after water at the time jenkins was killed..
The use of the spring water had caused bad
health in Mr.. jenkins family, especially to
the children; at least we could not give any
other reason for it.
Mrs. Jenkins asked me in the forenoon
TO get another pail of water; there was no
water in the house when jenkins was shot;
it was absolutely necessary TO have it.
THE SPRING.
The spring is situated at the bottom of
a ravine, SO that the mud Always washes
into it every time it rains. There were
four persons sick of diarrhea in Jenkins
house at that time.
WHAT JENKINS DID WHEN SHOT.
Mr.. Jenkins first settled on his side, and
then pitched forward on his elbows and
knees as he fell when Lane shot him. /
don't think lie struck his breast.
Mr.. Jenkins put his hand TO his heart
and said "Oh!!' and groancd when he fell.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01
Marriage Notices.

MARRIED--On Thursday, June % by the
Rev. n. W. MARQUIS, MIR. A. FRIZZLE, md
Miss f. j. SHANNON.
On the same day 10y the same, s. j. KELLY,
and Miss MARY SHANNON, all Of Holmes
county.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01
BAUMGARDNER'S
OIL

NURES letter. Burns, Scalds, Wounds,
OBruises, Rheumatism, Lumbago Pleurisy'
Pneumonia, Diarrhea. Dysctcry. Collie, Cholera
Morbus. Group, difficult Breathing. Chilblains,
Corns. SpasIns of the Muscles Face and Limbs,
Stiff Joints. Sprains, Cuts, Bowel complaints,
Piles. de-. DC. Price, 25 cts per bottle.
The proprietors would not be found recon-
mending their remedies for the cure of any dis
eases. except those in which they are known TO
possess undoubted virtues. and in which they
have been tested. humorous reliable ceriifi-
Gates might be ndduced. which they forbcar
publishing ut this lime.
The above Medicines are Manufactured and
Sold nv
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01
CIRCULAR:

On the first day of july 1857, B. A. Fahnestock and George
'" Fahnestock, of Philadelphia, Pa A. B. Hull, of New-York
and j. L. Schwartz, of Pittsburgh reassocated themselves for
urther term OF business under the style and firm, heretofore
B. A. FAHNESTOCK & Co., Pittsburgh Pa,
B. A. FAHNESTOCK & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.
B. A. FAHNESTOCK, HULL & Co.. NewY York e,itv
IN each OF which three cities our Wholesale Drug
Business in all its branches.
attention will be given the importation of propr
eay articles from abroad; and full stock of
popular remedies will be kept constantly for SALE Orders for M
B. B.AFAHNESTOCKS A. we'll known vermifuee (of which we
are the SOLE PRofREroRs and EXCLUSIVE MANUFACTURERS,
should be addressed to either of the above named establishments
We continue the manufacture Of White Lead Red Lead and
Litharge, at Pittsburgh
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01
BAUMGARDNER'S
BRAZILIAN PICTORIAL

DAUMGARDNER'S BRAZILIAN Pee
ID TORAL, OR GREAT SOUTHERN
REMEDY, for the cure of all diseases of the
Lungs and Heart-Colds, Coughs, Influenza.
Group, Asthma, Cronic Bronchitis, Whooping
Cough. Neuralgia of the Larynx and Wind
Pipe, Pleurisy, Pneumonia, Chronic Valvular.
disease of the heart, Palpitation of the Heart
either from nervous debility or valvular disease
and Ineipi1t Consumption. Consumptives in
the advanced stages of the disease. are greatly
benefited by the use of this remedy, being rem
dered comfortable if not cured.
The peculiarities of the brazilian Pectoral
are that it allays Cough. diminishes the fire.
qucncy of thespulse without prostration. wheih-
er the result of inflammaiory or nervous debili-
ty; thereby being an appropriate remedy for
the most delicate rs well as the most robust
Instead of merely palliaiing the cough and ar
resting the expectOraiion (as many coughs syr-
ups do, thereby causing pulmonary congestion
and, in many instances. laying the basis of more
serious disecscs.) it facilitates expectora'on and
the elimination of poisonous matter till the
Lungs have acquired their healthy action.
Price, 25 cents, so cents, and 81 90 per bottle.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01
1T Is A FACT

That those who once go TO Koch TO buy goods
always go back again when they want good
article. 1t has got TO be an old saving herea-
bouts when a good piece of goods is shown "Ah,
vnn t,ot that nj kOchs.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01
TITS AFACT

Tha, the threads in the prints sold at koch's
do not break in bending because so highly star
chcd When in hunt OF such goods. don't go TO
Eoch's
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01
Facts for theGoodS Buyers
IT'S A FACT

That John +. Koch buys the prettiest and
most durable goods that are brought to Millers-
burg, Therefore. those who wantio buy goods of
that kind, go 10 kochs.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01
Holmes CO, Medical Society,

hOIiifes Co' MEDICAL Society.
TNHE members of the Holmes county Medical
Il Society Will meet in Millersburg, ON the Is,
Tuesday in july, at 10 O'Clock A. nj
Physicians of the county. and ether, are re-
quested TO attend.
JOEL POMERENE. NJ. d. Presy
THos Nice. EBRreHT, NJ. ID. See,y.
June 81, lS5S-td.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01
1T Is A FACT

That good goods nre the cheapest goods T,
those who are unacquaintcd with the truth o
this statement, 90 TO koeh's and be satisfied.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01
J. H. BAUMGARDNER, & Co.,

WOOSTER, OHIO.
And are Sold by one Agent in each Village IN
the County and by all respectable Druggists
the United States and CaRadas. Al
so at The BOOK STORE in Millersburg, o. d.
June "a, lS58-v2n44m3.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01

Inc LlveT Is one vi
Of the human body; and
tious well, the powers OF 0
veloped. The Stomach Is
ent on the lie lltly action
per performance of Its ~
ach Is at fault, the bOwclsu
system suffers in conse-
the Liver-having ccas-
the diseases of that organ, -
has made it his study, in a
twenty years, to find some q
counteract the many de- ~
is liable. -
To prove that this rem
troubled with Liver -
of its forms, has but to try .,
certain.
These Gums remove all =,
from the system, supplying
How of bile, invigorating
food to digest well, pur- -
giving tone and health to =
moving the causS of the r
Bilious attacks -
better, prevented,
Liver InvigOratOr
Ono dose after eating is m
stomach and prevent the -
ing. IN
Only one dose taken be- u
Nightmare. -
Only one dose taken at
gently, and cures Cos.
One dose taken after
pePsia. =
fT'One dose Of two tea
relieve Sick Heach-
One bottle taken for fe- "A
moves the cause Of the W
feet cure. -
Only one dose immedi- =
while L
One dose often repeated :.
era NlOrbus, and n u
ryOnly one bottle Is
system the effects Of medi- -
ness. y
One bottle taken for
sailowness or unnatural !
One dose taken n short
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01

the principal regulators
when it performs its func-
the system are fully de-
almost entirely depend
of the Lirer for the pro-
fuEctions;when the stom-
are at fault. and the whole
quence Of one organ
ed 10 do Its duty. For
one of the prOprietors
practice Of more than
rem dy wlierewith to
engagements TO which it
.edly Is found, any person
Complaint, In any
q bottle, and conviction is
inorbid or bad matter
in their place a healthy
the stomach, causing
ifyfng the blood,
the whole machinery, re-
disease.
cured, and, what IL
the occasional use OF the
sufficient 10 relieve the
food from rising and sour
fore retiring, prevents
night, loosens the bowels
tfveIsess.
each meal vii cure Dys.
.shoonfulls viii always
ache.
male obstructions re-
disease, and makes a per-
ately relieves Cholic,
lis a sure cura for CIlOl-
preventive ofChOlcrn.
needed throw out of the
lcino after a long sick
!Jaundtcc removes all
color from the skin.
time before eating gives
makes food disgcst we'll.
csChrOnic Diar-
while summer and
almost to the first dose.
attacks caused WORMS
surer, safer, or specdicr
nerer fails.
by exciting the absorb
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01
A FEW MORE FACTS.

GO TO KOCH'S'
For Dress Goods such
rs Lawns, Berages, ia
eonctts. Organdie robes
Ladies Travelling dress
Goods, Chintz Brilliant
GO TO kOCHS
For Fancy Silks of
the newest and latest
patterns.
GO To KOCH'S
If you want n Stella
Brocha, Cashmere. Thi
bet or Grape Shawl.
GO TO KOCH'S
For Embroideries OF
all kinds and cheap.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01

VIZ ~ NUN .
, For Furnishing goods
! such rs Pillow Linen,
I Shecting. de-. DE.
!, GO TO KOCH'S
) For Laces, Trimmings
| Buttons. dc. DC.
! GO TO KOCH'S
!, For your American
and French Ginghams,
!, Calico. S. DC.
!, GOTO kOCH'S
!, For your Gloves. Ho-
! siery. dc.
, GO TO KOCH'S
, And look Mt his new
Spriao d. Sumcr pp,ds
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01
BURNS AND gOAlDS.

For these dreadful accidents the
ARCTIC IlNlMF.NT should be
Kept ON hand, for II affords sure
and iinm ediate relief, often sav.
ing from death Every steam
boat and railroad train should
keep 1t. Who that has heard the
slirieks Of anguish uttered By the
scal,lcd and manned victims of
explosions nnd collisions, does not
feel that como means Of relieving
their torture should always be
accessible ? Such does exist in this
balIny pain controlling agent. lis
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01

GOLD PENS-The new supply which
VI we have just received, embraces nine vari-
eties in size. and every possible grade in flexi-
bility. hardness, DC. For sale nt the
July ], 1858. BOOK STORE.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01

Buy your Spcctaclcs ut the
BoOk Store.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01

GOLD PENS-With fine delicate, we'll
VI finished points for ladies writing.-at the
July 1. 1855. BOOK STCRE.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01
Buy your Spectaclcs at the
Book Store.
THE LIVER
.INVIGORATOR! F.!
PREPARED RY DIR. sANDFORD,
COmDOunded entirely from GUMS,

rs ONE OF THE BEST PUGATIvE AND LIVER ME-
ICINES beore the public, that acts Catharfie
easier midcr, and eiIectua than any other med
cine known. 1t Is not only Cathartic hut Lirer
remcdv acting the Ltrcr to eject its mori mat
ter then the stomach and bowels to GRITTY off that
matter thus accomplishing two purposes effectually,
without any of the painful feelings experienced in the
operation Of Cahartics 1t strengthens the
mt the same that it purges it, and when daily
doses, will strengthen aud build it up with
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01

buy your SpcCtaclcs at the
Book store.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01

WHAT JENKINS DID WHEN SHOT.
Mr.. Jenkins first settled on his side, and
then pitched forward on his elbows and
knees as he fell when Lane shot him. l
don't think he struck his breast.
Mr.. Jenkins put his hand TO his heart
and said "Oh!" and groaned when he fell.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-01

The buckets were outside of the fence at
the time.
| followed Mr.. Jenkins into the yard at
the time of this transaction-a step 10 the
right of him.
Mr.. Jenkins said that he would go in
with nie to project me, as | was scared
when saw there was no protection. L
was surprised TO see him start in without
any arms.
Qucstion-Wlry did you leave the buck
cts at the gate?
Auswer-When Jenkins started in was
so surprised that followed right away; L
was afraid that Lane would shoot him, and
l thought would be with him. l sup
posed Lane would shoot him because he
said he would, and l had heard he had
made threats before.
WHAT PASSED BEFORE THE HOMICIDE.
The day before Jenkins death l was
st.nding at the barn of deceased about one
O'Clock. Mr.. jenkins said, ave can't use
that spring water any moro for it's all
muddy and won't settle" l told him
would 90 over TO the Chapman House Gr
which Lane lives) and see if 1 could MOI
get some water from the we'll there
mean the one in dispute. lie said, l wlsl
you would. 1 went up the slope, took tn
two pals (which were full of this spring
water emptied them out and went owe
towards the well. When got there
found the gate nailed up. l thought
would not break it down then. l jumped
over the fence and went to the well-fount
the well unlocked and drew two buckets O
water. came back in the path as far a
the gate and broke it down and car
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1858-06-12
The Earning Mountain.

There is vein OF coal located above
water level in the Broad Mountain, Penn
sylvania, about seven miles from Potts
vile and near lieckscherville, which for
twenty years has been on fire. The MI
ners Josvnat, published at the former
place says:
The vein, which contains excellent
white ash coal, is some forty feet in thick
ness. The origin of the fire is attribu-
ted to Il cou pie of miners, who having
some work to perform in the drift in the
depth of winter, built u fre-they being
cold--in the gangway. The flames de-
stroying the prop timbers, were carried
by strong current rapidly along the pas
sage, and the fire communicating to the
coal, all subsequent efforts to extinguish
it were Intellectual. The men were cut.
off from escape, and were undoubtedly
suffoeated to death. Their remains were
never found. \ few days since we as
cended the mountain at the spot Of the
fire, and were much interested in exam
ming the effect of the fire upon the sur
face. The course of it is from west to
east, and where the veins is nearest the
surface the ground is for the space Of
several hundred feet sunken into deep
pits, and while the stones exhibit eviden-
&C of having been exposed to the action
OF intence heat, every ves.ige Of vegeta-
tion has been blasted 1t is a desert
track in the midst of smiling fertility.
The ground in some places was almost.
too warm for the hand to rest upon it,
while steam from water heated by inter
nal fire rose from every pore. The fire
has evidently extended for several hun
dred yards from the place where it orig
mated, and finds vent and air to contin-
ne its progress, at the pits to which We
have alluded A score of years have
passed, and still it burns, and will burn
until further fuel is denied the devour-
ing element. Thousands of tons of coal
have undoubtedly been consumed, and
thousands of tons may yet feed the fire
before it is checked.