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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

TuE Ll-uErR TRApE.--We see hy the Chicago
nayers that lumber which, short time ago, was
lu at $3.50 To s. r thousand. IL now al - /"
-, at which latter prices it pays fair proht to
the manufacturers This j. owing to the expected
demand from the farmers now about 10 he made
rich BY fine crops and fair prices
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14
The MI arkatS.

9.LTlqorr, Aug l.: Flour has declined l2c.,
closing active: Howard street SJ.3O. " heat ci"-
Sod active but lirm; red 200 i"3r whlte i''(9
,63r. Corn closed active: yellow 100, r3c.; white
s2mS5c. Provisions closed active and less irm;
bacon side, 9Yc; mess pork sl9.75.; rump Sli3V.
Nhiskey closed firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14
Kentucky Election.

LOUISVILLE, August l2.-Sixty out of the
one hundred and Jour counties from which
official returns Of the recent election have
been received give the following vote:
Leslie Coombs, 4G, SOC; Clinton McClarty,
p, 507; II. Il. Boiling, S,572; Hopkins, $50;
Kelly, 2S4.
The vote last fall for Governor stood as
follows:-Democratic, &c, lST Opposition,
67 ,2Tl.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. l2.-Returns from 81
counties have been received.
Coombs has 25,S4l majority over McClar-
ty, and S,5G5 over all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

SALE OF HoaS--A firm at Cincinnati report the
sale Of 800 head kentucky hogs ut $3.50. oil
commission. deliverable during the first fifteen
DAYS of Noyc,nbeI. The firm offered anoth-
81 lot of IUa AT the price, but only received
nm offer of $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14
TPPERVILLE FEMALE INST1T UTl

ITO VNaTgt
This Institute is desirable to young Ladies'
owing to the size aud ventilation of It's d"rnlt"
rcS lis Church advantages society, heaithiu
location and the beauty OF the village and neigh
borhooi scenery. Il is easy of access by the
A!exan,lria and Manchester Stages, or hy Rail
road. Early application is necessary, there being
Gully six yacnncIrs IL tin, date.
The PRINCIPAL would take leave to submit the
following testimonials. from highly respectable
gentlemen Of Fairfax aud i.ou'iouu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

pORT wINE-l cask pure Port Wine. 8 dozen
~ fang lOl HUMPHREYS 4 TALIAFERR0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

tai mo early. mvi"N' 49,
TOURNAMENT AT The WARREN SPR! MS 1S.
GRAND TOURNAMENT AND fA\''
y RAIL will come of at the Warrr" @rF!"ES
ON Thursday. the 10th n>t.. wme" eNtF""tt'''.''h
will be offered The hn'GnlS"' N''I,"
challenge the knights Of toe >nrrnu"9I"& ',o"''H
WI BENNETT, Proprietor.
Warren county. aug lid
CCHooL FURNITURE FOR SALE ~-henS
= about to ii, up my present School N"T" w''n
IN entire set of new Furniture, WI! sen III
fair price my presen, stock Of ptSNH 'h1
CHAIRS. Persons dc>irvss al purchasing are
invited to call At No. 3S Prince street ana ANNA,
lue. - Nv l" " =, , 7
mug ll-d$t Sent Principal ! Il l. /
= HuDS. Porto Rico SUGARS
| y 80 bbls. Crashed 4"
- do Band c Coffee d"
% hhds Porto Eiro and + |. NoLASHhN
- do >uaar ii,u>" >lRlf
), bags kio. Lasuyra. aud cuba t"ffEA'
,,-t re,cl, Cd and for sale by
J"'' j. ii. McEElGll Il son,
Prince-street Wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

REMOVED Mr. Joseph Slater. eldest son
Of Mr. John Slater. Of this place, has reno
we'd to Petersburg where he intends prose
cutting lha business of Gardener and llor-
tculturist. and for that purpose has purcha-
S,d ten acres OF land. near the city. Mr..
Slater is u thoroughly practical man, having
received instruction under his father, one "i
tie best and most successful Gardeners ~
all this section. We wish Tor Mr.. ;. III his
new nome. that success to winch he IS IN
every respect entitled. being an excellent
citizen and worthy Young man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

BUSINESS. ~~ business upon Change ~ now
quite brisk, and the increased arrivals Of grain
!rom the country give promise Of a heavy
trade. The railroads are bringing excellent
freight. and 4 very large humber oi ri1SScn-
ycr& are passing over the routes, whose ter
minus are in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

SnAEK.--Last week, Il large shark was
captured in the Potomac River, near tn"
mouth Of puhck Creek. The shank was
caught first in the mesies OF net by a
fisherman WHO was out for sturgeon, and
with much difficulty killed ana brought t"
share
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14
VALLEY FEMALE ms. ITUTE.

MANCHESTER. VA.
Ti1HE VALLEY FEM ALE INSTITUTE is Ell
/ dowcd with full Collegiate powers, by the
Legislature ot Virginia. The mex; Annual Session
will begin September ). 1860.
Eac!. Department will be under the care OF the
same Professors and teachers the past year.--
Very superior advantages are how offered III the
department ri Music
I-5-- No Extr;. charge for the Classics.
n" Send Tor Catalogue.
:. ?. YORK. 4. NJ, Principal.
Winchester, j. 2S-eo2m
NTuTICE.-l5O ACRES of tllageable bottom
" and rich land, which is situated M the vein
iv Of this city. and now in grass, will be let to
respectable and responsible person 10 cultivate on
shares. if application be made on or before the
18th inst. Enquire nj This office aug b--dfI'
4 YOUNG LADY who has had four years eX-
n peremcc ~ IA teacher. wishes situation rs n
t,nyolness il family, or n assistant IN PuhiS
School. She reaches the English branches, Music.
French and Latin. References Will Ice gwen ana
r.uuireI Address D. NJ. f., Btrryyilie, Clarke
r.,nufy Va aug il-eots
ATliS AND PIChETS
/ 800 nGG Laths
- 90 pickcS, cargo Brig Lizzie Bel. from
ST. John. \. b., tor lie hy
aug WIN. II. F0WLE Il S0E.
JOB PRINTING
he ,uY executed. with dispatch, At this utacs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

iHANk CHECKS AT CDST.-I have u lot oi
ID Checks "a the several Banks III AleNauiria
bound neatly in 100, 200, and 4o0 Checks. which
will close out al cost. JOHN Ii. PARkOIT.
aug7
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

TARM FOR SALE.--The FARM recently oe
L cupied by Mrs. Dudley Fitzhush' IS on S
for sale Possession to be given IN time 70 ia.io"
fr ,bs ,sb.,t crop this fall. This beautiful little
FARM lies on Cedar Run. about miles from
warr.pton, and 2 or from Catletts Station. on
the grange orange and AsSandrin Railroad. It contains
325 ACRES-about $50 of which are cleared
the balance in timber--a portion Of which is very
ine-of the cleared land so acres are Cedar nun
le=low grounds. The DWELLING and OUT OUT
a$ii houses in good repair. A liberal creait sli
oe go e.; arnlv RI GEO. T. FITZHUGH,
Br,nay Station. Culpeper CO.. my 1o.eotf
ne The above mentioned property if not soon
~ I, .rin a. o,f.rsd Mt auction in Warrenton,
s7m ej august, being cour, day: Terms of sale as
fesards '''"'' D. Ii. GORDON.
, ,.,r o,upty aug 9--eOts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14
AUCTION SALES.
By JOHN I. CREIGHTON-AUcT


- ALE OF HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
~ FURNITURE AT PUBLIC AUCTION
On Iitesday "eat, e l4k i1st, at 10 oclock, A. Dr.,
VIII be son at No. IL west side Royal, street. be-
tween King and Prince streets, avsrietyof HO USE
hoLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, such as
Mahogany I'D and other Chairs, handsome Rocking
Chairs, Wardrobe, Book Case, Sofa, Lounge. Dim
ing and other Tables, Looking Glasses. Marble
Top Sideboard, Wax Flower Vases, Mantle Orna-
nents, &c.; with all the smaller articles not neees
sary TO enumerate, beside general assortment Of
Kitchen utensils Terms cash upon delivery.
auo Scots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

Prince Georges county. Md, iy 27-lawtS
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.--I will offer
v Tor sale to the highest bidder in front of The
Court House Door. in the County "f Culpeper. Va,
-. NonItg, AuJ,,st 2Uth, $50. THAT being Court
av.) the FARM uiron which the late Maj. VIM.
p. Newly deed. resided; it contains FIVE III n
DRIED ACRES, and is very Desirable \ "e-
scription is needless, as any one wishing ~ P"r-
chase will examine for themselves, II Will he SHOWN
10 any one who will call, by Richard W. Ne"oy,
who resides on the place. Seeding possession
will b.. given al once. and full possession will be
t;y,.n IN the Ist January 1861. This farm l. To-
Gated 10 miles vest of Culpeper Court House, Il
mile, from the graded road leading from this place
70 Gaines Cros, Roads il adi Joins the land OF Leroy
Coon deed. H'cha.d 5. Rixcy, Thomas ilAl. jr.,
and others.
TERMS OF SALE One third Of the purchase
money 10 be- paid down, and the balance in three
equal instruments, with interest from day OF sale
interest payable annually, the purchaser giving
bonds with approved personal security the title
will be retained until all the purchase money j.
paid. ROBERT c NEWLY.
Executor Of Major Vim. = Newly, decd.
Warrenten, VA, jy l2--eotI
CP0TTED TAVERN FARM FOR SALE
- The subscriber viii oler at public sale. IN he
premises, "Wednesday, he ljh day ~ A"g""t,
this we'll known FARM, lying in Stafford County,
on the Warren,on road. The Farm is all onder
new Fencing and in "a good state OF cultivation:
two-hir,ls Of the Land being covered with Cover
and Grass.
If the Farm i. sod on that day there will then
he offered for sale all the CATTLE and other
stock, and Farming implements, the premises
The Oversecr vii! show the Land 10 any person
desiruus Of examining it.
FRANK F. FORBES.
Stafford County, Va, my 24-Wts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

CLERICAL REFERENCES:
Rev. Il. y. Brown, Alexandria, Va.
Rev T. Fletcher Richmond, va.
Rev. George W Harris, Uppcrville, Va
Rev. u. Thomas. Middleburg, Va.
Rev. :. Cornelius, Paris. VA.
Rev V. Y. Tudor, MidlIrburg, Va.
The Principal pledges himself to add 10 the
Board OF Instruction, as the necessities of the In
sti;utc NAV demand. Expense will not be spared
in making the Institute attractive 10 parent and
pupil.
a.. For further particulars. see Circulars. or
address j. IL. McHlAA, Principal.
Clpervlr aug 4-eot$epl
r;IIiE NEXT SESSION OF Tue FEMALE
/ School III Cedar Grove. three miles south Of
Narfcntou, Va. will commence the 10th %!
September ana clos. the last Of jnne. The mum
Der Of hoaricrs will hc !ntc! to eight
TER VI s.
Board including washing. tue! and sht$..... ) ~
Tuition in the In glish branches ............. -
French and Italian each Observation-Disclosures. ~
instruction on Piano. and use ot instrument. 10
One fourth payable in advance, one fourth the
irSt OF January. and the remainder at the end
of the session. No deduction made for lost time,
except in eases If protcactea sickness.
Refer to Rev. Y. b. Gurley. D. D.. Washington
city: Rev. j. H. Bocock. D. d.. Georgetown, d. c.;
Rev. 4 D. Pollock, and Rev. John ". Pugh.
Warrcnton. Va.
For further information. address the Principal.
Miss ELLEN Y. kEMPER, or CHAS. kEAPEk.
Cedar Grove, Fauquicr Co.. aug 4~-e"tScpt!0
VIRGINIA FEMALE INSTITUTE
STANTON, IA.
Rev R. H PHILLIPS. A. ID, Principal.
s4~~i<tcd hg SIN, Pr"f,>so,-, ard Three Fs~nlr
?suchers.
The next Session will commence on the last
Wednesday in September. The Departments o
English Languages Music. Drawing, and Paint
'ug are under the Of experienced Teachers,
and no pains will be spared 10 maiutain the nigh
reputation the Institute has enjoyed for The past
ten years.
TRIMS Board and English tuition ior annua!
session. 5000. Music, Ian guage,. &c. extra.
For Circulars. with full information, apply to
'hc Principal. Stanmton. Va.
Stanton. Va. iy 2l--c"2m*
nANk CHECKS AT COST have lot Of
- Checks "a the several Banks i'll Alexaudria.
bound neatly in 100, 200, and $50 Checks. which /
will close out At cost. JOHN Ii. PARkOIT.
aug
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

R,ix<.-Fine showers continue to fall in
al! this ueigEhorhood Yesterday we had
4 fine rain. which will do the farmers hearts
good, and make the fields smile with plenty
and gladden. many ii dropping crop.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-08-31
10000 COPIES ALREADY SOLD.
Everybody's Lawyer
AND COUNSELLOR IN BUSINESS,


Nv FRANK CRosnY, Of the philadelphia Bar.
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Leases and Petitions. ana,
II Tells You how 10 draw up Bonds and Mortgages Ahda-
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Receipts and Releases. a,
Ii Tells You the Laws for the Collection Of Debts with the
Statutes of Limitation, and amount and kind Of proper
" Exempt from Execution in every state 80
II Tells You how 10 make Assignment properly WIN
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II Tells You the legal relations existing between Guardian
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II Tells You what constitutes libel and SANDER and the
Law as to Marriage Dover the Wifes Rhythm Property
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II Tells You the Law for Mechanics Liens in every State
and the Naturalization Laws OF this country and how
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IL Tells the Law Concerning Pensions and how TO OBJ
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II Tells You the Patents with mode Of procedure
Ia obtaining one with Interferences Assignments and
n Tells You how to make your VIII how Administer
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explains you the legislative Executive and Judicial
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Tells You how TO keep out OF law, by showing no" 10 no
your business legally thus saving vast amount OF
property and ye1atous litigation by its timely consult
tation.
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Farmer Every Mechanic Every Man of Business and Every
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binding at 81 25.
sIO06 YEAR be made by enterprising men every,
where in selling the above work. our inducements 10 al
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For single copies the Book for terms TO Agents with
other information, apply to address JOHN Il POTTER,
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-08-31

Do PorAToEs MIX IN THE HILL p
One would suppose that this question had
been settled long ago yet it continues to
be asked. We repeat, therefore, that they
do not and cannot mix in the hill. Why
not? Because it is an invariable law of
nature that one variety cannot be crossed
with another except through the flower and
fruit All plants of the same family can
be hybridized with each other, if they
blossom at the same time. This crossing
often takes place naturally, j. g. without the
use of any artificial means. The wind often
blows the pollen from the stamens of one
plant-fower upon the pistils of another,
and an intermixture ensues. This is also
done by bees and insects, and it may be
done by the hand of man. Potatoes can
be mixed" in this way, But remember
that the mixing does not take place between
the tubers under ground but in the bios
SONS and subsequent seed balls on the top
of the plant. Plant two kinds of potatoes
in adjoining rows, and if they blossom at
the same time, the pollen of one flower will
undoubtedly be carried to the pistils of
another. In the fall, save the seedballs
aud plant them and your potatoes will be a
mixed" variety. But if you continue to
plant the tuber, (tie potato itself,) you will
get no variety.
1t IL in this way that corn, melons, Gu.
cumbers and squashes become mixed with
other varieties. The hybridizaticn goes on
through the flowers, and appear in the
seed, and not in the root.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-08-31
AGRICULTURAL.
Feeding off Pasture Land.

Il is certainly advantageous TO pastures
says Thaer, to remove cattle from
them now and then, in order that tn,
grass may have time 10 recover itself Fol
this reason, on the best conducted farms
the pasturs land is divided into separate
parts. The animals which require the
mot svculent and nourishing food, are
FIRST turned TO each separate division and
after they are removed, the other kinds,
which need smaller quantity of nutriment,
are fed there. BY this meaes the whole OF
the grass is eaten, those kinds to which cat
tie are least partial with the rest. The
heritage is then left TO recover itself for a
sufficient time, and afterwards the first herd
is again allowed to feed upon il"
This system possesses decided advan-
ta,es over the practice Of suffering the cat
lie to wander over the whole extent Of pas
ture ground If the space is large a great
deal of berbage is spoiled or destroyed by
the trampling of the cattle the pasturage
is never uniformly eaten off, but some por-
tions are left to grow until it becomes dry
and hard. This luxu,iant but dstasteful
heritage is constantly increasing, and in
tine crowds out the finer kinds, already
lessened by being cropped so continually.
Another advantage is, that stock are more
quiet, and consequently feed better and
keep in better thrift.
The succession Of the different kinds Of
stock must be regulated by the circumstan-
ces of the owner, Thaer says, that in spring
the best pasturage is often given TO ewes,
because it is needed to increase their sup
ply of milk, and give them strength TO
nourish their lambs. The grazing of lands
with sheep in spring, if not allowed too
long, has tendency to thicken the growth
of grass. But they cannot be followed by
cattle Immediately with advantage at least
three weeks should intervene, to allow the |
smell of their dung to dissipate, and the
grasses TO get fresh start.
Very often cattle, horses and sheep are
allowed at the same time in an enclosure |
This practice, if the animals are properly |
proportioned, though preferable to combining
each kind to a single lot through the season,
is inferior in result TO the system of chang
ing pastures above described. 1t is true
that horses eat heritage refused by cows,
and that sheep can pick up grass too short
for either, yet if they may follow each other
with an interval of some days between, that
fresh, fir bite, so much better liked by all
kinds of stock, will be better attained, and
their thrift consequently promoted.
Much greater attention to the condition
of pastures and the wants of our stock, will
be necessary under this system, than we
Lave been accustomed to give yet we be-
iieve it will prove beneficial and economi-
cal in result.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-08-31
Noted Quotations.

There are many phrases and quotations
which are as familiar in our mouths as
household words" whose origin is either
unknown or misconceived, and without en-
croaching upon the sphere of the works de-
voted TO this purpose, we may mention
few of them:
FROM THE BIBLE" There is death in
the pot" is from the 2 Kings iv. TO-
Lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in
death they were not divided" is spoken of
Saul and Jonathan, 2 Samuel i. 20. "A
man after his own heart" Samuel xiii.
"a. The apple of his eye" Deut. xix.
Fl. "a still small voice. Kings xix.
IL. Escaped with the skin of my teeth"
job xix. 20. THAT mine adversary had
written book" Job xxi. 80. spreading
himself like green bay tree" Psalms
xxxvii 80. "Hanged our harps upon the
Willows" Psalms cxxxvii. 2. "Riches GER
nainly make not take, as is often quoted
themselves wings" Proverbs XIII. s.
Heap Goals of fire upon his head" Ibid.
XIV. %. No new thing under the sum-"
Ecelesiastes 9. "Of making many books
there is no end" Ibid. xii. IL. Peace,
peace, when there is no peace" (made IA
mors by Patrick Henry, Jeremiah viii.
II. :" My name is Legion" Mark v. 0.
TO kick against the pricks," Acts tx. 5.
From SnAKsPEARE.-" Make a virtue
of necessity Two Gentlemen of Verona.
"All that gittcrs is not god," usually quot
ed "All is not gold that gi,Iers,' Merchant
OF Venice. "Screw your courage to the
sticking place mot poin.), Macbeth
" Make assurance doubly sure" Hang
out your banners on the outward wall (noi
'outer) walls" Keep he word of prom
use to our mot the ear, but break it to our
hope" Ibid.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-08-31
DR.. G. n. SHOLES.

PROFESSOR OF DISEASES or woxEs,
VIE only Regular Graduate Physician advertising In Bos
ton, gives particular attention Diseases Of Women
especially those suffering from any dsarrangemen OF M
MkssrRuAL sfsTEh Married single Ladies' NAV appIy
with safety and in confidence for relief from the MANY is
fortunes peculiar 10 the sex. ~
LUNAR MIXTURE.
have prepared Medicine for the purpose of regulating
the Monthly Sickness which have used for the Ist ts
years with the most unbounded success The following nee
ommendaton Is sufficient "
i UNIFORM success even In extreme cases Is as aston
ishing as IL Is satisfactory journal of Am Nsd Sisaer
have hundreds Of private Of the same
the public f ~ Oeiofe
Its the very best thing known for the purpose and In
surely produce the desired cure l. guaranees t
Al cases or the price viii be refunded. Purely yeretab
and perfectly safe at all times.
CAUTlON-Never purchase any medicine Of this n.,u-.
OF any one left about the country sale such pills
ana Drops are deserving of no confidence whatever
Experienced nurses and pleasant rooms for those who
wish TO remain under my care. ~
Address Dr. G. II. SHOLEs l27 Court st,... poa,o.
Boston, June 26, 1860. % Or
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-08-31
To County Commissioners and
Toyn A I'm. Veru.ous

HE well established Importing House OF CHARLES
MAN So Front Street, New York, has made extensive
sales OF the best descriptions of Pure Wines Liquors
Town Agents In this State justly earning by the
Of the goods sold reputation for selling only Liquors
and at reasonable prices which should be
BY hose who required by Law purchase sell none
but genuine Liquors
Applications for goods may be made Charles Backman
s3 Front Street, New York, his Agents VIM Drew
W. H. Erwin and Thomas Ellis who are authorized 70 solicit
orders Reference may be made in regard to the character
and standing of the House the superior quality Of the
Liquors. to Edward Hungee0rd Of Chemistry in the
University Of Nermont :. W. Thsyer NJ. D. of the
Medical Faculty, U. v. NJ. w. Carpenter NJ D. Prof Sc
in ssmei J. s. Pierce, Agent, Burlington, vt.