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DY the Soldiers Aid Society, materials, either new
/ } or part worn, cotton wooden, for making into
Quilts. Even small pieces will tie acceptable. Also
pieces of carpeting, other WOODEN goods for slip
perS; and pieces of cotton flannel for lining them.
II the benevolent will ascertain what they can
spare for these purposes and send it 10 Mrs. Phelps
Mrs. Idae il .hal! be used to the best advantage
for the comfort OF sick and suffering soldiers.
Respectfully.
II l.. 4 PHELPS, Cor. Sec.
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nlariue 1ourual.
MEMORANDA.

MEMORANDA.
LAUScnED-At Bath 2lst inst, 6ne barque
Of $40 tons was launched from the yard Of Ste.
phen Larrabee, ESQ. 1t was an excellent launch
The barque is owned by Capt Albert Otis, Of
BrunswicS Capt Becker, OF Brunswick, the tuIl-
der, and others, OF BATH.
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State of Maine.

TREASCEER'S OFFICE,
Augusta, April 2Oth 1864 ,
Iron the following Township, or Tracts of land
hot liable to be assessed in any town. the following
assessment, for state Tax of 1864, were made by
Of the Legislature approved the twent! fifth
day of March, ieGi
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A, Court Of Pr, eate held at Esworh aud for the
County Of Hancock, On the ihurth " Wednesday Of
April A. n 1861;
THEODORE c. W0opNAN, named Executor in a
certain Instrument parpnrtiug to be the last will and
tesamet Of stephen Cusan late Of Verona in ad coun-
~ d.c.ased having pres.ne,. the same Tor probate
Ordered That the said Executor give notice to all per
Interested by causing copy this order TO be pub
,ed three Ks succc,svey the Ellsworth American
printed LlsWorth that they may appear at Probate
Court he holden at Rucksportn said county, on ths
third Wednesday OF June next, at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon and .hsw cause il any they have, why the said
instrument should be proved, approved and allowed
as the last 9ia and testament Of said deceased:
PARKER TUCh, Judge.
true copy-AttSst
uw A BARTLgrr. Register.
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The undersigned, Albert r. Higgins, of Eden In
the County OF Hancock and state of Maine, hereby
gives notice that his wife Charlotte W. Higgins has
left his bed and board without good Therefore
and that he shall not be accountable for any expen
SEES or bills of her contracting while so absent.
A. F HIGGINS.
Eden, April 4th, 1861. 1911
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Dissolution Of Copartncrship,
NOTICE is hereby given that the firm Of j, W
y inn & co have this dav dissolve tseir bust
ne.s connection by mutual consent. The business
matters of the late firm will be settled by j. W. Hill
at the old stand.
j. W. UiLI.,
T.. l.. ESTES.
Ellsworth, April Goth, 1854. 10
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NEW GOODS.

I HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM BOSTON,
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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-09

TIGHTNEss oFTHE CHEsT.-We sneeze, a slight,
thin sharp ichorous matter comes from the
nose; we have heaviness of the head great OPP
preston of the chest, some tightness, and & lit
tie tenderness in the region Of the lungs. Now,
attention must be given to this state of facts or
Inflammation of the lungs, or congestion may
take place, and death be with us before we are
aware.
BRANDRETII'S PILLS, say two, four Or six,
according to age, sex and constitution, must be
taken. They must purge very freely, drink
warm drinks while the fever lasts, and diet
eat plenty of good Indian meal cruel or chicken
broth, with plenty of rice in it. By this treat
ment on the second or third day the disease
will be cured. This disease is going the rounds,
and will be followed by dysentery and darrhoea,
but they will be cured by the same process. The
wise will have Brandreths Pills where they can
be easily laid hold on, and by taking them by
the directions, salty and health will follow
Sold by all respectable dealers in medicines.
sep9dawlm.
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HAIR Dye. EEA.ss EsYa1!

rs THE BEST IN THE WORLD.
The only harmless, true and reliable dye
known. This splendid Hair Dye is perfect
changes Red Rusty or Grey Hair, instantly to a
Glossy Black, or Natural Brown, without in
turing the hair or staining the skin. leaving the
hair soft ami beautiful; imparts fresh vitality
FREQ uently restoring its pristine color, and rec
titles the i'll effects of bad dyes. The genuine is
signed WILLIAM \. BACHELOR, all others
are mere limitations and should be avoided. Sold
nv all Druggists, &c. FACTORY-S1 Barclay
street, New York, Batcl,elor's NeD Toilet Cream
Tor dressing the Hair.
iune 25-d&wlv
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MARRIED..

On the LIST inst, by Rev. Thos. W. Garfield, at
the house of the brides father, Mr.. WIN. K. LU-
GAS to Miss SUSAN J. THOMAS.
Also, by the same, on the same day, at the
house of the brides father, Mr.. WIN. Lucas and
Misi ABBIE M. DICKINSON, all of Lake town.
ship Muscatine county.
AT the residence of Mrs. Lillibridge, in this
place, Sept. 18th, by Rev. John II. Power, Mr..
THOMAS u. MOORE and Miss CAROLINE LIIII-
BRIDGE, all of Muscatine.
In Chicago, Sept. 8, by Rev. Leroy Church,
Rev. S. l.. BURNHAM, pastor of the First baptist
Church, MuScatine, and Miss JOSEPHINE T.. \ NJ
DREWS, of Lawrence N. Y,
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NOTICE.
THE STATE OF IOWA, | &C
MnScatina Comfy 49,

THE STATE OF IOWA, CO
t.r Muscatine County, 49,
To Egbert 7. s. Sctenck, Mary s. Schenck, Charles
Goscer Cooper e. Clark, VIM. Hdldermdn, G. 4.
dustin, James Snyder VIM. &eacdn, c. A. Auh-
man g. Co., and John ". c. Schenck:
You are hereby notified that there is on file in
the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of
Muscatine county, State of Iowa, a petition of
Joseph Wallace claiming of Egbert T. 8. Schenck
and Mary s. Schenck conveyance Of the north
west quarter Of section thirty two go, in town
ship seventy-eight (7s), north of range four az
west, situated in the county of Muscatine, Iowa,
and that the judgments of Charles Cover, Coop
er & Clark, William Halderman, G. A. Austin,
James Snyder, William Stewart, G. Aultman 4
Co.. and John n. c. Schenck, in the District
Court of Muscatine county, Iowa, be declared
not to be lien on said land, and that the cloud
on plaintiffs title created by said Judgment, be
removed therefrOm.
Now unless you appear thereto, and defend,
on or before noon of the second day of the next
term of said court, commencing on the third
Monday of October, A, D. 1864, default will be
entered against you, and order and decree as
asked for in said petition.
THOS. HANNA,
sep9w4w-prs fee SlO Atty for Plff.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6.

'- ''.'' NEW YORK, Sept. g..
CoTToN-Steady at 81, so.
FLoUR-Unchanged, at Sl0,l0@l025 for Extra
State; sll, l0@sll 20 for R H o.
WHEAT-l@2c lower at 81, 90@s2,3i for Chi
cago Spring, s2,2i@S2,36 for Milwaukee Club;
s235@s2, 80 for Winter Red Western.
CoRN-lc lower, at 81 ,60@sl 81 for Mixed West
ern.
OATs-Steady, at 93@93a for Western.
PoRK-Firmer $4,000 1000 for mess 4l,50@
200 for new. $3.50 for new prime.
LARD-Steady at 23@231ac.
WHIsKY-Steady at 81 81 for Western.
PETRoLEUM-Dull and nominal, at sic for
crude; SIC for refined in bond; SIC free.
GOLD 81, 401a.
MONEY! per cent. - e,l-s+...- .-s
SToCKs-Dull and lower. Reading 321s; Y
2S1s; Erie 81 OH; one year certificates 81; S
SIS 81; coupons s1O71z; $50 coupons s1,OSs4 reg
istered Sl,07%.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-09

Illinois steers I.y lSc; the lower grades, includ-
ing light, thin steers, coarse oxen, etc, lO0l6c,
SHEEp-Of sheep We have 1000 head report
sales of sheep brokers, the general average price
per head has been $i@ Sc.
Hostile receipt Of hogs for the week num-
Der $50 head. The quotations to-day of corn
fed hogs 2 100 TBS, live weight are I2@l219c. One
lot Of very fat brought l3Ac. The quotations of
diStillery-fed hogs q 100 lbs live weight are ll1a
GGi2c. At these quotations trade is reported
lively. and not enOugl in the market
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-09
Relief IL ten minutes.
BRYAN'S PULMONIC WATERS.

The Original Medicine established in 1857,
AMI first article OF he kind ever introduced I'M
der the name of' Pillmonic WaGers,r' in this or
any other country; all other Pulmon!c Waters
are counterieits. The genuine eau be known
oy the name BRYAN being stamped on each
Wafer.
Bryau's PulmOnic Waters
Relieve Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, II oarscness.
Bryan's Pllmonic Waters
Relieve Asthma, Bronchitis, Difficult Breathing.
Dryan's Pulmonic Waters
Relieve splitting of Blood, Pains III the Chest.
Bryan's Pulmonic Waters
Relieve Incipient Consumption, Lung Diseases.
Bryan's Pulmonic Waters
Relieve Irritation of the Uvula and Tonsils.
Bryan's i'umonic Waters
Relieve the ah,ve COMPLAINTS in ten minutes.
3rvlm tulmJnic waters
Are blessing 10 ali Glasses and CONSTITUTIONS.
BrFauS PulmOnic Waters
Are adapted for Voc;tlists and Public Speakers.
Bryan'S iuilnCnic Waters
Are in simple form and pleasant to the taste.
i}ryanS I'ul,nOnic Waters
Not ONLY re iieVe Dut effect rapid and lasting cures
i3rYauS Puim0nic Waters
Are warranted TO give satisfaction 10 every one.
No family should be without a box OF
Bryan's Pumonic Waters
in the house.
No traveller should be without a supply OF
Bryans Pulmonic Waters
in his pocket.
No person will ever object to give for
BryanS Pulm0nic Waters,
Twenty-Five Cents.
JOB MOSES, - COrtiandt ST, New York.
j. b. DOUGH iRTI.
Muscatine, Nov. 9, Gs-dawly
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-09

DAg" Browns Bronchial Troches, when
to dissolve in the mouth, have
a direct influence to the affected parts !;
the soothing effect to the mucous lining
of the windpipe allay Pulmonary irrita-
ton and gives relief in Coughs, Colds,
and the various Throat affections to
which public speakers and singers are
liable
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-09
New York Live stock Market.

NEW YORK, Sept. g.
BEEF CATTLE-The beef Cattle Market, for
the week ending to-day shows a receipt for the
week, at all the market places in the city. of s.,
SS6 head, and the state of trade at the close is
unfavorable to drovers, as all the stock remain
ing from yesterday and all thefresh animals re-
ceived to-day will not be sold without great de-
cline of rates current yesterday, which were q
extra holiday beef p 10 for net weight of meat,
seller sinking offal, 10000; medium quality
say the average of a good drove of 600 or 700 lbs
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N Ar sk Els.

: MUSCATINE, September 8.
( business brisk, and receipts OF produce quite
heavy for the season.
PRODUCE AND PROVISIONS.
Flour-ketail $1,000 u Dbl; in paper sacks $500
| ., 100
No. spring wheat $40; No $3.50; Fall s., 10.
Corn 95c@sl,O) q bush.
Oats-50@5 SIC.
New Potatoes 7Oc@sOc.
Sweet potatoes 100.
Butter :,5@S7c.l~ 81 r..-.. 44rLI.Iy
Green Apples 7O9s0c q bushel.
Chickens-S2,00 per doz.
Lard 2O(@21c. Scarce. .. ..-. ...
White Beans-Common to good $1,000 % !;
prime navy $3,00@3,5O.
Tallow Sc.
Hay-TimOthy 50 per ton for loose 81: for
tight pressed.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES RATEs)
Sugar--N 2lg2Sc; Portland 2l@25c; Mus
powdered 33c.
Moa s as1 Syrup $I,4o@l, a5 Honey
Union Refinery sl.25: Extra Honey Syrup 81, %
@SlO.
Cohee--56G255c; Java &c.
Rice lie.
Soda i2c
soap-Palm 10; family u German l21zc
Candles-Star BIC; summer pressed %;
stearine %.
Teas-Young HysonSI ,25@s225; Imperial 81 45
@$2,25; black tea 100, 40.
81 90; gold and natural leaf 81, 25a 81 30.
Nais--Best brands 1915, rates.
Glass-Sxl0 City $780, lOxl2 s6,25 rates.
Cordage 3lGe32c e ID home made ljc.
Fruit-tireen apples 75c per bushel; dried ii "
9l2 . ID; dried peaches l71a@ls11c; raisns NJ X
800; layer S6,2j. ..-,.-... :. ,t 80. =.
Sa1t-Lake L. O@f,S5
Fish-Nol mackerel, bbls $25@2s.o0; No . 1000
@S,!G,; No In half bbs s B No $3.50;
Inf bbts No white fish $1,000.
SUNDRIES
Wood s6,0O@7,OO
Sol. 20, &c
Hides-Dry Flint ls@2Oc; green s@ lOc; calf 10
@I2c.
Feathers 75c.
Cheese-2O@22c
Beef Cattle iD5l9c gross; extra &c.
Wooi-Clean tubwashed 10000; unwashed "a
olls1carbon oil sl@lo5; retail s. 30 linseed oil
ST. 90@2 90; boiled linseed $40; Lard oil 81 90:
retail $3.50; fish oil $3.50.
Common Whisky sl,a5@sl,75; Rye s2,ooasa,oo;
Hoop tubs T. nest Sl7,0o; 2 hoop do $3.50; 3
hoop do SlI,O0.
Rags7-Cotton 43Ic.
Bar Iron = Jose.
Old Iron 2i@ic II ID; copper l2I4@l5c q III ; Brass
Exchange-On New York = 2 cent, bankable
funds; Philadelphia, Boston and Cincinnati 4
q cent; st Louis and Chicago u q, cent.
DRY GOODS-[RETAIL.
Standard brown Sheetings 75c:
Drills, lGM73c;
Muslin De LANES, l0g65c:
Prints 59c:
Done Ginghams, G0c;
Scotch GinghamS, 5Je963c;
Coates spool cotton, 500;
Skcin thread, 81 ,5)@$1,03;
Farmers e. Mechanics Cashmere, 81 0091,25;
Corset Jeans, 40@50c;
DeninlS 100 zoe;
Ticking 6)c1 81 90;
Dress Braid. 800;
LUMBER PRICE LIST.
Common boards 90 p NJ.
SheatnIng y 30 50
Clear, LIST quality ......................5 5000 Sc
- ID quality. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 800 g
Flooring dressed. 45 90
Siding dressed ..........................3 5000 sc
Fencing best ..........................; 81 50 @
Fencing common Observation-Disclosures. y 80 g
PiclIetS 1900 90
Scantiing, y 80 -
Joist, 20 feet and under ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 5000 "
Shingl $50 "
La tn $50
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-09

y SUPERIOR RENEDY.-We can conscientious
recommend to those suffering from distress
ing cough, Or. Striclllands Melihuous Cough
Balsam. 1t gives relief almost instantaneous
and is Withal not disagreeable to the taste
There IS no doubt but the Mellinuous Cough
Balsam is one of the best preparations in use
and Is all that its proprietorS claim for it. We
have tried it during the past week, and found
relief from q most distressing cough. 1t is pre-
pared By Dr.. Strickland, No East Fourth ST.,
Cincinnati, Ohio and by all druggists. 80 cents
per bottle. sep9dwlm.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-09

G. B. Denison's bill was re-commit-
ted, and two bills from DR.. Bentum for
medical services were disallowed.
James McNEchael of Lake township,
applied for exemption from militia du-
ty on account of disability. On motion,
his name was ordered to be stricken
from the rolls.
Mr.. Brown was excused from further
attendance at this term. E/s
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr.. Younkin offered the following
resolution
UHcrels The county OF Muscatine is the hold
er OF Sl5000) of stock in the NJ Il NJ. r. r., based
on bonds issued by Muscatine county; and
Whereas, Said county was enjoined to pay no
more interest on said bonds; a Id g..
Whereas, There is now the sum OF nearly Sf,,-
600 interest due on said bonds; and
Whereos Certain resident bond-hoIders have
proposed to exchange their bonds for the same
amount of the countys stock, therefore,
Resolved That the county proposes to eX,
by resident bond oders, and that the residue
of the stock be sold in the market, and the same
be used to liquidate the railroad debt.
Adopted.
Mr.. Thompson offered resolution
that the levy of taxes be four mills for
county purposes, one mill for school
purposes, one-half mill for roads and
bridges. one-fourth mill for insane, and
six cents per acre for levee tax and so
cents for town lots. Adopted, with an
| amendment that the Clerk make levy
as requested by the township districts
and sub districts, provided they do not
exceed the limits of the law.
The question of appropriations for
bridges was reconsidered, and the entire
subject was laid on the table, in view of
the fact that there is no money in the
road fund unappropriated.
On motion of Mr.. Hunt, $500 were ap-
propriated as temporary relief fund
for the poor. ....... .....,.
On motion of Mr.. Tracy, the sum OF
81, 500, or so much thereof.as may be
necessary, was appropriated to defray the
expenses of the next term of the District
Court.
Mr.. Younkin offered resolution in
structing the Committee on Railroads,
in connection with the President, to
conclude the sale, exchange and transfer
of the railroad stock of the county, and
report at the next regular meeting
Adopted.
The Clerk reported the amount
now in the school fund, subject to loan
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-09
New Advertisements.
OR STOLEN.

On the 4th of July, from the subscriber, living
at Wilton, Muscatine county, Iowa, black
mare, three years old past, heavy built pretty
broad over the hips, and in good order-when
strayed had a little rope around her neck.
Fifteen dollars reward is offered tor her return
or for information of her whereabouts.
JAMES WEIGH,
Sep6w2wdlw* Wilton junction, Iowa.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-09

Ees~ Tickets of admission to the SAM
tnry Fair will be sold at the following
rates: TO the Fine Art Department.,
lin the Court Yard 25 cents; to the
Picture Gallery, Gn Court House,) Is
cents. Season tickets, good for both
places and for every day of the Fair,
will be sold for one dollar.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-09

: %. -. III = CHICAGO, sept. 9.
There is no change to note in the dry goods
market The fall in gold, influenced by Sher-
mans success at Atlanta has not had the effect
to weaken prices, but they remain firm at pre-
busy, the trade, Notwithstanding the continu-
Gus heavy business during the dull months, was
never better than now, and what is better, eve
ry purchaser brings with him his greenbacks to
pay for his purchases. The stocks held are very
large and choice, and buyers find no difficulty
in suiting themselves.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-09
~. Louis Market.

ST LOUIS, Sept. o.
Flour S950@l0,O. Wheat dull and lower at
81 75o22 % for common to choice fall. Corn heavy
and lower at 81 ,i7@i; 80. Oats declined a3c,
al %. Dry hides l7@2Oc; green sailed He. Hay
S25@29 per ton.s' Potatoes $351Ge450 {, bbl on
ions 81 ,S0@2,l0 p bu. Eggs l6@lSc. Wool 97c@
SlUS.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-09
" What could l more?

warned thee, I admonished thee, foretold
The danger and the lurking enemy
That lay in wait; beyond this had been force,
And force upon free will hath here no place."
But all who are afflicted with Catarrh in any
fornrcan obtain pleasant and speedy cure by
the use of DR.. D.. II. Seelye's Liquid Catarrh
Remedy, ere consumption has fixed its fatal
grasp. - aNjEr1 sepadwlw
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-09

Nas" Donors of live stock to the SAM
tary Fair are requested to bring them in
on Wednesday, afternoon or Thursday
morning. The sale will take place
Thursday afternoon. -
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-09
Its Exemption from State or Municipal
Taxation.

But aside from all the advantages have
all Bonds and Treasury Votes from local tnration.
On the average this exemption is worth about
two per cent per annum, according to the rate
Of taxation in various parts of the country.
1t is believed that no securities offer so great
inducements to lenders as those issued by the
government. In all other forms of indebted
ness, the faith or ability of private parties or
stock companies, or separate communities, on
ly, is pledged for payment, while the whole
property of the country is held to secure the
discharge of all the obligations of the United
STAGES.
While the government offers the most liberal
terms for its loans, it believes that the very
strongest appeal will be to the loyalty and pa
triotism of the people,
SUBSCRIPTIONS WILL RE RECEIVED by the
Treasurer of the United States at Washington,
Depositaries, and by the
FIRST NATIONAL BANK AT DAVENPORT,
AND THE
First National Bank 3. Iowa City.
and by all the National Banks which are depos-
itaries of public money, and
All Respectable Banks and Bankers
Throughout the country will give further infor-
nation and
Afford Every Facility to Subscribers.
aug23dwins2m tip col.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-09
Gold.

1.-The confidence of the capitalists in
our country of the success of the Demo-
cratic nominees" has carried gold up to
2.54. did you see it go up, Mr..
Thayer:" "Do you know what caused
it o'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-09

Tie maTKtts are very Irregular under tle con-
slant fluctuations of gold.
w. S. MCCLURE & Co.,
No 80 Fulton Street, New York,
Strictly Produce Commission Merchants
For the sale of everything in the Produce and
Provision Line. Strictly for cash and prompt
returns assured. Liberal advances made on
consignments. All goods fully insured upon ar
rival: Mark all goods distinctly and forward
rent above. made from actual sales.
Refer to J. M. DalZell, Esq, Davenport, Iowa;
shiek county. Iowa; Levi Apgar, Pres't North
River Bank New York city.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-09
The County Fair.

Preparations are now about completed
for the Muscatine County Agricultural
Fair next week. Everything promises
we'll. The horse show will be the best
for many Years, the liberal premiums
having attracted number of good hors-
Us from other counties.
Let our farmers get ready to come in
with the best products of their fields and
gardens. Recollect, the Fair commence
es next Tuesday, the 18th, and contis-
ues four days.