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Drill TINES IN MAINB.-The Maine corrss- .
pondent OF the Boston Journal writes gloom,-
~ Of the business OF that state. He sage -
The fact cannot be eAinsayed that, 60 where
You may in Maine, business Will be found
crippled, aud the cry OF duh times eoes up on
every hand. In recent commu nicauop 4
have already stated that there viii De lose
laundering by one half this winter than csual-
Mention has also been made of such prostra-
ton in our shipbuilding interests that hardly
vessel can be found upon the stocks. Hua-
dreds of workmen are out OF employmeut
Never before were our man ufacturing intsr-
este IN such state OF languish. At our manu-
featuring centres either the pay or employees
has been materially reduced or q red notion IN
the hours OF labor been made Several OF The
Leading manufacturers have joined an tns
Cleveland movement for the discon tin uapce OF
the onerous and uneq uaI revenue Jax hat nov
Expresses many Of our domestic articles. a. q
means OF relief"
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AUCTION SALES.


II
" No. ss6 8. 4. corner TIN and streets.
TREsTEES SALE OF HOUSEHOLD AND
ki1cHEN IrRNTIIBE, Bah ilxIyREs,
k.b nIsMFkk NffGS sTEEnf Wrssffr
On WEDNESDAY the Is n day ofpecenber 1857
meneing At 10 O'Clock m. By virtue of deed Of
trust to the bscriber bearing date the twentieth
nay g. AYEi u, $50 and d. re:ordsdi in LssI NJ
for the county Of Wscinston. District ~ deium
sraeed in schedule and annexed to said deed Of
trust: We mention in part, Sofa, Piano Chairs,
Glass and Crockery Ware, Carpets, Washstands
Cooking and other Stoves, Window Curtains
tS as which we deem unnecessary to enumerate.
no ls.,nw4ds GREkS WILLIAMS. I A1es..
RY GkEEN WILLIAMS, Aueaoneer,.
- No. sac Southeast corner IN and SITS.
On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. December
18TH, az clock we VIII sell in 'front.' Of the prem
and New fort U sssnNS i'm
ing nine rooms bath. gas, and water. Possession
Terms; One-t cash; balance in six. twelve.
ana eighteen months, secured by deed Of trust upon
After the above sale, . new two-story Frame
ys on the east side of
Terms: One half cash. and six and twelve months
ID de Is'sff'o 'A'%Gs GREEN WILLIAMS. Aucts
RY.J. T. COLDwELL CO., Auctioneers,
II Southwest corner Penn. ave. and AZ street.
SALE OF ALABAsTKR. VASES, sTATU-
q, wrnvrsrE TTEsS s.
ginning at o'clock, we shall sell. AZ our store, a
W nns eolect,on OF asosster and verde Prato
Florence. This collection will be sold sthout re.
and Engravinss Ladies, psrticalariya are ia1itsd
to be present. J. 7. C0LDWELL 4 Co,
del6-st Auctioneers.
RYJ. T. CoLDwELL & CO., AucfiOneers.
ID Southwest Cor. Pennsylvan Az. and a. st.
AUCTION SALE OF Ex SsES IT CLOTH
,, On THIS McnaayJ EyENIKG, Dec, 10Th, be
syssss SstxssH ana sth streets. an , sstsr.iae
assortment Of Clothng, &C. consisting of Coats,
The sale viii b. Continued Te every evening until
the se TesIe stock i dsSGsrS Fl .u,,.
RY J. T. COLDWELL Co, Anctioneers-
ID Southwest cor. Pa ave and AZ street.
STOCK OF BOOKS AND sTATIol ERY. WITH
On WEpSEsPHi EHENfNG' Dec. iY 18th. at Z
Books, Stationery and Fancy Articles at store No.
$50 Psnna. avenue, between AZ and 9th st. To
De c9ntn ued every evening until the entire stock
de is-st 1T. COLDwELL & Co, Aucts.
/ A GREAT SALE OF BOOKS.
MA avenue, under the Metropolitan Hotel
5 Sixty cases NEW STANDARD WORKS on all
subjects. Also, many very elegant, suitable for
the holidays, at very low prices.
Call during the day and examine and select Get
catalogue, and then come in the ey ening, and the
Books you want will be sold.
no 2s-lm VIM. WALL & CO, Aucts.
10y NAGLE CO., Auctioneers :.
- No. 44S 18th street, between G and II.
: We will sell, at our sales ROOM No. 44s 7th
street. THIS EVENING, at O'Clock, and Every
Evening during the week, = large assortment OF
fancy oolen. and other goods, consisting in part
Of
Fine Blankets and Bed Spreads
Comforters, Shawls. Hosiery
Soaps. Perfumery. Cutlery
Note Paper Segars, Tobacco, Groceries
and a variety OF other goods of all kinds.
no Is NAGLE i CO., Aucts.
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- No less than four young girls are now
n lssing from their homes In Brooklyr.N. Y
~ a .'sneezing match" 10 the latest CON tsst
for the championship announced. IL IL for
$50 q side. and is 10 come OF at Chleago-of
course At the famous Opera House.
- a young scamp at Leeds, Me-, locked the
congregation IN the church recently, and then
robbed the store Of one of the Imprisoned dea :
cons.
- A number OF vorkmen IN lrortou, OHIO
have been able 70 build themselves com forta-
BILE homes through the sId Of cooperative
building associations within the past eight
months.
- L. r. Hill, q clerk an dry goods store az
Paducah, during the abeencs OF HIS EMPLOYER
sold out his stock of goods ana ran away with
bis wife. He was arrested in Memphis on his
way 10 Texas.
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GOVERNMENT SALES.

GOVERNMENT SALES.
u OBERT A. HAGGERTY. Au ctionser
IL Haggerty Phelps, Ne. IL Pine street.
hSelSkhs 10. S sss Canal al street IT. asHS'
-, NEW YORK CITY, Dec: Is, lSE.S
s sell the rroErer General
S On street ESrth River. ON MONDAY.
The Government reserves the right of rejecting
az bids deemed dissdvantegeo%s -
'e'"'' '"'"' Lieut. Col Of Ensineers os Ard
de I7-4t Brew. Maj. Gen, L. 5. A.
NOTICE.
OFFICE OF ASSISTANT QrARrERNAsTER,
MOBILE, ALA. December 3. 1867.
Will be sold at Public Auction, at the Quarter
masters storehouse. (Gordon's Press corner of
on THURSDAY, December 10, 1856, 81 70 c'cIocE
m.
q Horses,
A lot of Condemned Quartermasters Stores.
These animals. which are picked lot, will be
Property can be seen prior to the sale.
STerm Cash nH r. Ggyssnne Rr fYsds
de l4-5tB Byt. Lit. Col. and A, q. NJ, Us. A.
DESIRABLE PROPERTY AT AUCTION.
FRIDAY, January 10, 1868, at IL m. on the prem.
GROUND with the Buildinas and Imp s VEN 0
thereon, and an elegant assortment Of Household
leans, Ia the square bounded By Gssqust, Canal,
Msras. and yillere streets comprising about 100
se property is in ali respect 81 Vepy desirable
House and Lot subject to mortgage Of aaS 600
with interest from the 18th day Of Aprl, 1867 which
will be assumed by the purchaser.
Terms made known on the day of sale.
nol9 tJa?B Solicitor Of the Treasury
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PERSONAL.

!! J. and hoof skiEf can al BArss, - T:.-
slams avenue, near lthst delsu
TNpIAN WARI,Ihis !. % inform my friends .od
q ~ N : s,ss: Ne; s'issi y;:s Sssy.sas
fOrnss1y sSEssop Corps dAfsse and sss
C9pNsIhI Dk. Lion .es ie,h strss. .so,-
Organic and Nervous Diseases speedily cured, Fe-
nsls slrTss1.r,s,ss; shsr0ushJ and GsssiE re
I ADlEs' HAVING SKATING SUITS MADR
~ and Wishing TO avoid the trouble Of B..,a,ns.
f.ss eoo s9em BoSisssrd and BsnSf sr ssr,s
sStaaped in same manner By VIM PRIscK, ass
DREssNAKING A L4MopL, .-r,o,
Ssssss,ss and wedding Attire .:pssisiTts ''''''
s,p 1s AZ SFsS ~ osrseSs
s e. and fiasHSsA SSssA ss ~ ss iiss
EQuAL 10 MI HUSBAND. - = s
Wen, c.orss, 7 want 70 get ny hair ar....aI
6s No. s2 l sdss ss sss s % sa
in . ns!bss saog. Bee nsdsas Dsssas.oss psio..-
sAors BEN. Ssyl Ca for i.l,s. Or s,.s,. ss.s
Siss!s sss: s::s;:sS s::l I'Ps S
On band, : isree Sssorfnest q Persamsry Long
Hnir q sssfy extrs esicr. brzas, erris hno n
GEOT8 HC0AE HAIR sTokK. sTs Psoa- =
bet l0eh and nth sts.. sputh side s8<o
Wnfos . eATPoLp. 80 go
tR~mrlv sr lssfss~~s. A.ss~s.l
ArroRHIY AND COUNSELLOR ArLAU
-az VAsHlHGTOH, D. q.
once No. ASe p eess~t. OPPOSITE ss- cry n IN.
VIII Sracuce fn she Bxpr enc Court Of ,hs uaits-a
States, Court Of ciszns. md ehs ooure ~ the Ds
trirt Of Coirmtis.
Claims and Deps.-asus so.,Oe-- siu -~o-,v.
prompt At-srt9p. sstsa
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" In PIANOS that have been used. 90 ls33t3
z One octave four round cornsr obickering ai-
One octave. Boardman Grey, ESQ. i
pHe 81 octave, Daley (Rosswoodtn eestsusHuv
one A octave, GAehle 3 Co., 600.
One octave rosewood ChickeFing, Gin. 4
W. G. MBTZEROHr 90. !.
deaN Sole Agents Of oteinwayS Piaass. :
IN 4heif Tst1ral booutyl Bpocial aftenrD[A.
tiou 10 the YioV6rs Of the Dead. By Mrs.
tween l. ana u. Ut-Sps
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THE sUPREME cQnRT OF THE DIsTRIC1
Court OF TIE UNITED STATES

To ali irhen u may eeresrr, sys.ftng:
Sumter was CAPTURED BY vessels Of The United
basr ss,onsSss sf Rear dmiTa psSis sud
the same q ibs.ied End prosecuted in this court
the name Of the Omitted States for the reasons in
trial at the City Hail, in the city OF washineton,
on the FIRST Monday OF January next, when and
csuse why condemnation should not be decreed,
9 Ri MEIGS, Clerk.
December lth, 1851. de N-2awtd
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LEGAL NOTICES.
THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
i OF COLI MBIA. HOLDING DISTRICT
COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
FOR THE SAID DISTRICT.

= To MI lrh0W y way t0HtsTn. eTteffNg.
Notice is hereby given, That the steamtug Tea
ger Was captured by vessels Of the United States
belonging to the Mississippi squadron, under COM
was lbelled and prosecuted in this court, in the
name OF the United States, for the reasons in the
libel stated and that said will stand for trial
ct the City Hall, in the city OF Washington. the
first d ondsy OF January next. when and where all
persons are warned to appear to show cause why
condemnation should not be decreej. and to inter
vene for their interests.
.I.s Il. J. MEIGS, Clerk.
Dec, 4th. 1851. della 2awtd
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i OF COLUMBIA, HOLDING A DISTRICT
COURT OF THE UNITED STATES,

= TO M thosn q may oonctfhi s7eefnE:
Notice is hereby given, that the steamer Gov, A.
Monitor was captured BY. vessels of the United
States belonging the MississipRi squndr9n' IN;
the same lbelied and prosecuted Ia this court,
in the name Of the United States, for the reasons
for trial at the City Hail. In the city Of Washing
ton, the first Monday Of January next, when
show cause Why condemnation should not be de-
creed, and to Intervene for their interests.
- Z. J. MEIGS, Clerk.
z Dec. 18th. 1857 de H2awtd
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TIE WORKING PKoPLE.-u Is announced
than the cotton factories at Baskerville. N Il
have reduced the wages OF their operative
twelve and cne- half per cent, while the hoa sra
OF labor continue as before. IL n alec stated
that the Washtpee Woollen Mill, of Saifsbury
Conn, has stopped work. owing 20 rhe large
stock OF goods on hand. The Albsuy Eyening
Journal announces thar at that city the Renss-
aiaer Iron works trolling mills have stopped
work. liz adds thar at these works A has beer
he custom In years past TO stop for snort
time for repairs At this time OF the wear; but
now there N probability that the mills will
not run until next spring. The prevailing uIl-
mess and absence OF orders for work lie the oc-
casion OF stopping. and by n some three hua-
dred hands will FOR The present be thrown out
Of employment.
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EREsH BEEF FRESH BEEF,t

OFFICE ASSISTANT Gov. or SUBSISTENCE,
AUGIsIAl ARsESAL, Ga.
seslsd Proposals. in uplicate. Will be received
AZ this once until u o'clock NJ, on TUESDAY,
heeousler "a, loo4 sor supply ing Fresh Beef TO
troops At Augusta Arsenal Georgia. for eight fsl
months, beginning January 4, lS68. and ending
Angus. u lsSs
The Beef furnished to b. Of good marketable
quality, &C imposed q equal proportions fore and
hind quarters. (Recks. -bsnks and kidney tallow
excluded , and TO be delivered in such quantities
and a. such place as the Commanding OFFICER 81 the
Arsenal shah designate. The Meat cepted un-
der this contract will be paid monthly and in
fuLds % may be furnished b. the Government FOX
dt.bursement. n
The successful bidder will be required to give
coed aud suf Gent bends for the faithful perform
ssHCs OF tn contract. Each bid must BE- accompN-
eied D. eOpy Of this advertisement. and must be
IN ..b-tshoel Of the following form. viz
Il h~reb agree 10 enter into a contract. based
open thr accompanying advertisement. to supply
tie troops. &C. at Augusta Arsenal. Georgia With
- uills Per pound
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CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE REALES-
TATE ON LOUISIANA AVENUE. NEAR
siNTH STREET, KNOWN AS THE LICHAC
BY virtue of decree Of the Supreme Court of the
wherein Charles q. Ball Is com plainant and Henry
lichau ct al are defendants, the under signed. as
Trustees. will offer for sale. on the premises at
public auction, on THURSDAY, the 18th DAY of De.
cember A. D., 1857. at the hour OF o'clock D. m.
all that piece parcel of ground known as part of
Lot u, In SQUARE 4sV, beginning for the said part
OF said Lot ~ at the northwest corner OF said lot
at the dividing line between Lots l. and Is. in
Square 40. and running thence eastw ardly wi th the
line of said lot 25 feet, thence southwardy the
whole depth Of said lot. thsnce westw ardy IS feet,
and thence northwardly to the place Of beginning,
together with the buildings and improvements
Terms Of sale as prescribed by the decree are as
follows: One-tfird of the purchase money to be
psid cash. and the balance In u and Is menths
with interest from day of sale; and the payment
thereof to be secured BY the bend or bonds of the
to be approved by the trustees the pure or
purchasers can pay al Of the purchase money In
cash on the day of sale, on the ratification Of
said sale by the court, A lien viii be retained on
the said lot for the purchase money. No deed will
he given until all purchase money shall have been
one week after the day Of sale the property will
lie resold at the risk and cost of the or
purchasers after one week q notice Convey ancing
and revenue stamps at the cost of the or
purchasers. EUGENE CARCSI.
A. TH0S. BRADLEY,
THOMAS Z. LLOYD,
..ru ASBuRF LLOYD
poz cots COOPER 4 LATIMEk, Xucs:.
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Al AEHooD AND YOUTHFUL vTaOR srStv.
Nl gained by HzLMDoLDS fxrHAcr bycHv.
IpkWH
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TO.MORRO W

RY VIM. l.. WALL 4 CO, Auctioneers
- Stores 21S and 311,
Southwest corner Penna avenue and 9th street.
PEREMPTORY SALE OF STAPLE DRY AND
FANCY GOODS, THE STOCK OF LARGE
DEALER DECLINING BUSINESS, EMBRAC-
ING SOME OF THE BEST AND MOST DESI-
sRABLE ARTICLES IN THE MARKET
On TIL TUESDAY MORNING, commencing at 10
O'Clock we will sell at our sales rooms a large as.
sortment of Dry Goods and Fancy Notions. We
name in part only
Meribos. Cottons Table Linens
Prints, Towels. Hosiery
Umbrellas, shswls. Cloaks
Dress Goods, WOODEN Goods.
Together with nearly every article usually found
in dry goods and fancy store.
Sale positive. WI. WALL & CO..
drE lntel.I Auctfoneers
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, name Of bidder.
/. residence.
dated Guxusta. Ga

IaFeFf IN usfa- Ca. -. I~g-
BIDDERS are invited 10 be present at the opening
q PFC poea!-. with their EuaTantOrs, in order 20
81 20 AMI con pie the contract and bond upon the
day shove mentioned.
PropS-al- Will be presented Ia sealed envelopes,
plainly mar led - Proposals. for Fresh Beef, and
directed - the Undersigned
EDWARD NJ WRIGHT,
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Dec. 4th, 1861
THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
L OF COLEMBIA, HOLDING DISTRICT
COURT OF TIE UNITED STATES

To all fchon it may conesr. greetiag:
Notice Is hereby given that the steamer Gen.
Bragg WAS captured BY vessels Of the United States
belonging 70 the Mississippi Squadron, under
command of Rear Admiral &. II. Davis, and the
same libelled and prosecuted in this court, in
the name Of the United States, for the reasons In
the libel stated; and that said will stand for
trial at the City Hall, in the City Of Washington,
on the nrst Monday OF January next, when and
where all persons warned 10 appear to show
cause why condemnation should not be decreed,
and to intervene for their interests.
- r. j. MEIGS, Clerk.
December 4th. 1867, de 42Awtd
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PROPOSALS.
ID ROPOs ALs FOB MAT. .

OFFICE OF Posi- C9MNIssAKI OF SghsIsrEScK.
vii Ss1 hs 20 yneh %Cst be II
hocf Slaughtered as may be to the troops
pitfalls in the vicinity, drawing supplies therefrom,
from January ], 1868, or a. soon thereafter may
be required, TO January l. lS6s, or snch less time
as the oomnnssary Generai OF subsistence may d.
The bids will state the price per pound, net cur
rency for Fresh Beef furnished on the hocf, and
the price per pound for that fHrnis he'd slaugh
tered.
Proposals must he accom- anied BY a proper guar.
that If the PROPOSAL sSS Is the bdds1 y
enter into contract and that they will enter into
bonds In the penal sum of 3.o 500 three thousand
dollars for the faithful performance of the con-
tract.
Satisfactory evidence OF the LOYALTY of each sue
cessful bidder and the soivensy Of the persons Of
The names of firms should be stated in full, with
the address of all members of the firm.
wso have e IN ~
their contracts NOR when il may be discovered that
the bidder has offered directly or indirectly
Bidders lif firm, the members must be present
to respond to their bids, and to sign and com plete
the contracts and bonds upon the above named
The beef eattle flu finished must not be over five
years old, and weigh less than $500 five hundred
The beef Furnished must be- Of good marketable
quality. In equal proportions Of fore and hind
Quarters, necks shanks, Kidneys, tallow excluded
and to be delivered IT such times, and such guam
Payment will be made monthly, or as soon there
after az funds he received therefor.
The &c, GSseInment reserves the right to reject any
. Ensogse n9velopes~nclosing bid, Proposals for
Address Proposals to the undersigned
de I3stB First It. 4th U. g. Cav, A. Gs.
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.coNonY AND, ooMroBr.

EcosOMx AND coMroBr.
/, KryP'our TIE
COLD. RAIN. WIND, And dust.
And pressaf TIA rattls q AAGbes. With
RorBUCKs IMPhoykps WEATHRR STRIPS
upon your lsou. an1 WlnAewss WIZ ave - per
! Gail ana exsnins, or esaa Eex siseuIar.
, BUuPEES DEPor
NUANTED-A number OF GOOD HANDS 70 40.
aeltaa ''' ~ Il. 90.
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10y j. /. CULDWEEL Co, Auetioneers,
- Southwest corner Penn. avenue and AZ street
OF GOLD WATCHES AND CHAINS. I'M
PORTED DIRECT FROM PARIS.
On THURSDAY, Dec. 10, at 10 o'clock a. IN. and
O'Clock D. m, will offer, at auction, very ele-
CANT and choice selection OF Ladies' and Gentle
me s Hunting Case Gold Watches many Of them
epameled and jeweled in the most costly style, to-
gether with number Of extra fine Gold Chains.
This iewelry has been received direct from tt
importers with instructions to sell to cover adj
vances. Ii is now on exhibition at our store
I de l6 st j. T. COLDWkLL A co. Aucts
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QY COOPER & LATIMER, AuctIoneers,
u Late clerks with Jas. G. McGuire & Co.,
8. W. corner Pennsylvania avenue and Ilth street.
. & Star Office Building.
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AUCTION SALE OF GENTLEMEN CLOTH
ING, &c.
On THIS (Monday) EVENING, Dec. 10th, be
ginning att O'Clock, we will sell at No. 400 Penn
assortment Of Clothing, &c, consisting of Coats,
Pants, Vests, Fancy Goods, &C.
The sale will b. continued every evening until
the whole stock il disposed of.
de 1851 1T. cOLDWELL& CO.. Aucts
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-05-30
Do snEEp IMPROVE PAsruaas2

Do SHEEP IMPROVE PAsTuRasi
We are we'll acquainted with a
pasture near tho sca coast which
many years ago was an exceeding.
ly foul piece of land-aboundiDg
with n great variety OF bushes,
among which were the barborry
and many climbing plants, and so
closely laced and intertwined by
the wild rose. that they formed II,
almost impenetrable Jungle.
Twenty years afterwards we saw
the same pasture with q flock %
sheep on it, grazing upon o closc
compact turf, covered with shor
sweet grasses, and without a ueed
or bush of any kind upon i'll
"How has this reclamation beer
accomplished 2" we inquired rs ",
stood looking upon it.
by the Sheep said our infor
mant.
"Withont ploughing and seed.
ing2" We asked.
Yes, BY the sheep alone," was the
reply.
The pasture was quito uneven
and rocky, but tho sheep had
exterminated every vestige of wild
plants, and clothed the surface with
fresh. rich. perpetual herbage.-
NsU England Farmer.
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ASTROLOCY.
THE WOLRD ASTONISHED
AT THEwoNDERTUJ REVELATIONS
MADE by THE GREAT ASTRoLoGIST,
MADAME II. A. PERRIGO.

hereveals secrets no mortal ever knew. She
events, catastrophes, crosses in love- loss of re-
lations and friends, loss ofmopey, &c, have be.
come sspondent. She brings together those
long separated. gives information concerning
absent friends or lovers, restores lost or stolen
property, tolls you the business you are best
qualified to pursue and in what you will be
most successful, causes speedy MAJ rlpges and
tells you tho very day you will marry, gives you
the name, likeness and characteristics Of the
person She reads your very thoughts, and by
her almost supernatural powers unveils the
dark and hidden mysteries of the future -
From the stars we see IN the 1rmament-the
malefc stars that overcome or predominant in
the econhguration-from tho aspects aud posi-
tons Of The planets and tho fixed stars in the
heavens at the time Of birth, she deduces the
future destiny of man. Fail not to consult tho
greatest Astrologist on earth. IL costs you
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'ivorable an opportunity. Consultation fec, with
likeness and all desired Information, 81. Par.
lies living Mt q distance can consult the Mad.
'me by mail with equal safety and satisfaction
% themselves, as II in person. Afull aud ex.
lhct chart, written out, with all inquiries an
'wered and likeness enclosed, selr by mail on
eceipt Of price ab I'VE mentioned. Strict secre-
" will he maintained and all correspondence
eturned or destroyed. References OF the igh-
,st order furnished those desiring them. Write
,lalny the day ofthe month and year inwhich
'ou were born, enclosing small lock ofhair.-
MADAME II. A. PERRloo,
p. o. Drawer 29a, Buffalo, y. Y.
Feb, IA 'B7-1y
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agrifnltural.
Growing Potatoes Under Straw.


Having frequently seen reports
Of extraordinary success in raising
potatoes by covering them with
straw, I was induced to Try it upon
q small scale. The Ohio valley
Farmer says;
A plat in my garden, about fifty
feet square, Of we'll manured clayey
loan, was nicely spaded up and
made fine and smooth. 1t was
then marked out in shallow drills,
two feet and half apart, potatoes
(of the pink eye Variety planted
whole, two feet apart. in drills.
and barely covered with earth.
The whole patch was then covered
with dry wheat straw spread light.
ly and evenly with q pitehfork. to
the depth of about two feet. Sew.
eral showers occurred soon after
they were planted, which settled
the straw very considerably, AID
in due time the vines camo up
through the straw, and soon cover.
ed the entire surface with the rank
est vegetation.
Nothing more waa done to the
patch till the vines were killed by
frost in autumn. Not a weed ap-
peared among them. At the usual
time Of digging potatoes the dead
vines were all pulled, and removed;
then with potato fork, the layer
of straw-which was pretty well
rooted, and not moro than four or
five inches in thickness-was
carefully removed To my great
surprise, there lay the potatoes on
the surface literally couering the
ground, and almost as clcan as If
they had been washed. They
were picked up and measured, but
the quantity. | do not remember.
This much. hoN ever. l we'll recol.
lect, that | nevcr.raised 80 good a
crop by any other mode of culture.
They were ofvery uniform size and
of good quality.