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The minerals Under The ohio RIVER.

Editors IHtc'hg0cer:
none of your editorials a few days
since YOU were pleased Co speak of a
certain Gill asking for grant Of the
minerals under portion of the bed OF
the OHIO river, DO Hancock county, as
Monsieur IousOn scheme.
do not suppose YOU would iuten-
uOually seek tO Tidlcule a measure II
/ You were convinced 10 had real merit
Tie circumstances under which We
ask Tor this grant are about as follows;
We have ascertaiued by boring for oil
that at the depth of about 100 feet, az
. New cumberland, there is vein OF
coal aud also stratum OF some hard
substance, which We believe o. be- iron
ore. but oi what thickness or quality
either OF these minerals may be we
have no certain knowledge, and can
only arrive 40 that knowledge by "a
practical development OF the same by
sinking shaft.
We have been unable 90 induce pri-
vate parties 90 undertake this work,
and we now propose TO do &c. u the
State Will give US a bonus Of 200 acres
% the minerals under the river al that
place.
These veins have never yet been ex-
pl0red or developed, lying $50 feet be-
meath the coal vein now worked at
S.euOeuvilie, and not cropping out al
any point IN our State.
The dip OF an these veins is 90 the
southwest, so that The vein which "a,
New Cumberland Is 90 feet above the
river, is at SteubenYiile L. miles FUR
Their down the river, 80 below the sur
face.
The vein We propose 90 open is lJJ
feet below this developed stratum. IL
good. we show its worth aud enhance
The value of all the balance OF the bed
0fthe Ohio river. liit is worthless, ws
lose our money, while the State has
nothing invested.
As one OF the petitioners for this
grant / am perfectly willing, and shal.
be pleased 10 the Legislature, whil'
making the grant, will strike out my
. name and insert therein the name o.
any reliable man who will undertake
10 20 on and open up these mines.
Without this grant these veins may
lie uudevelOped for years; with 10, va
may succeed IN uncovering such nel'
a- will add thousands uf taxable chpl
tai 10 our county, and placing ln me
school fund handsome sum from ih'
sales Of the minerals under the balance
Of the river bed.
Monsieur TonsOn. who Is willing %
work, / consider much better citizei
than your d0g-in -the-manger man, Oh
your RIP Van Wrinkle, who is e9ulen
10 slumber over the untold wealth %
our State, that only waits strong arm
.todig 10 out. j. II. ATKINSON.
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A DISPATCH to the Cincinnati Gu
zene SAYS that the question regarding
General Emory's adherence 20 Congress
has been fully settled. The President
sent for him, Saturday, and had "a long
interview with him. Immediately
after this interview General Emory
called ON Gen. Grant. 10 is asserted
that he will not only obey no order that
does not come through headquarters Of
the Army, but will first send to head
quarters to ascertain whether the order
did really come through Gen. Grants
office.
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Johnson SNUBRED.-It is said the
President was greatly mortified and
provoked over the fact that in all the
proceedings Of the National Democratic
Convention, which has lately been in
session in Washington, he was utterly
ignored. To think that he should as.
sumo the pressure, and martyr as be
mas done, and all for this! IL iseven
stated that many prominent Demo
Gratis have bitterly denounced Mr.,
Johnson as stupid deluder, and
some Of them 90 so far as TO express the
hope that he will soon be out OF the way
ofthe Democratic party, through im-
parchment. How sharper than SER
pent's tooth il is, &c
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Ii, as asserted, Mr.. Johnson has
courted impeachment with a view OF
strsrgtbening his prospects as a Presi-
dental candidate, he has not recAoueu
the case clear through. II found guilty
nv the senate, he becomes by the Ooh'
.i,,ution ineligible to any office under
the Government, 50 that re-nomln',
Ito, or even reelection would not be OF
r,pcb value 10 him after his conviction
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Trust Sale.

ny VIRTUE OF A DEED Or TRUST
ID made to meon the cOnd Gay % August
A. ID. 1875, and Of record in BOOK ~ folio ll,
In the Recorders Office OF ohio county. state
OF West Nlr.inia, / shall on FRIDAY, HtE
18TH DAY or MARCH, A. ID. 1873, no the
front door OF the Court House az ONO couu-
IS In the city OF Wheeling, at 10 o'clock, r..
m. Of that day, proceed to sell at public
auction 10 the highest aud best bidder for
CAsH. all the right, title, aud Interest Of
Henry g.. Harbour. dec d.. A. one Of the hein
at law OF Joseph g. Harbour, deed, in aud ia
the real estate OF the said Joseph e.. Harbour
deceased
GIBSON l.. CRANMER.
falfT-u0fT Truafua
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THE Steuographer to the Virginia
Convention has received a compensa-
ton which for the past nifty days
amounted TO near 5000, or 500 a day.
This. he claims, is not because the rate
maid has been so ex,ravaganuy high,
lss 80 per printed page but because the
Convention has done such an extraordi-
nary amount Of talking iu that i.me.
The services Of this uufortuuHte gentle
man have been dispensed with owing 90
a grow NJ leanne.s in the State treas
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For Sale and Rent.

DUsfN ESS BASEMENT ROOMS
ID finished offices and Daguerrean rooms la
second story. and rooms Tor other purposes
Tor rent lu my brick block on Main street.
Possession given Immediately.
Building lots and dwelling houses fof sale.
Also a manufacturing site, containing eight
lots fronting ON Main street and the river.
tween the Belmont aud Riverside Mills.
sixth Ward. AlsOm co ntry place Tor ta.e.
THOS. HORN BROOM.
once, No. llsH Main street, above Mon
roe mn stairs fthla-u
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House and Lot Tor Sale

IN PLEASANT VALLEY. FIVE MILES
west OF bridgeport and i've miles east of
81 Clairsvllle. near the National pike. This
good well OF water at the door, with -
acres OF ground. Title clear. Price %. o.
For further particulars call on tho prem
istS. or address the subscriber 40 CadiE. har-
risOn county, Ohio.
dsbtsImda Ell EAU ENsON JR.
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ANoNGa large number Of bills passed
bv the House yesterday was the House
bin 10 abolish the usury laws. the OPP
GRAFTON of which has already been ex-
plaiu.i iu our columns. This measure
now goes 10 the Senate for concurrence
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THE OLD RELIABLE
PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY

IT Ia9 MAIN STREET, FOkMERLf
\ Wvre., & Co.,l has for many years been
- r-tis of the West, and to-day D. &c
t,'c,li,li,.-i ID b. the best Gallery ~ the
safe FOR plain, on. India INK ana s ..'i
,.,,i,rai photographs. including cards and
pl,-,.Igin oil rare beauty and unl,u. 10
iSo.e no appreciate hne work, ana nave
49,, satisfied with pictures taken AZ olnei
establisbments, are invited 70 give lle "Ol1
Reliable" "A trial -,.. iit,,.,,
s.,,siI ,,i-fires. copied % any size or style.
SINAI q. W. LOSE co.
saNsin street, Wheeling. uppHs.le NE
a over Sheib's Music store. Iuulo
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sAEGFR - WILLIAMS ON Tuesday
E,brl.ry l5th 40 tne 70 lencs %, Ni' a.
Wii'ianis. father OF the bride, b. Rev. ID W
ci.ier AN. -AFGER. bq, oi Mac0u, MS
mi 10 sis. ANGIE J.. WILLIAMS 'i
wheeling. ". Va.
yrER-McGA aFY-Cn Tue~isy' Fsortn-
- 15fn bv the RiEht Rev. Bishop \.
Wnelan, Mr HUGH WrEE 20 Mlss LllAlA
Nr(5ARFY. all OF TINS city.
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fur8tnt.
For Rent

A COMFORTABLE DWELLING HOUSE
y on tie north side OF Zane street, between
5th and 9TH streets, Fast Wheeling. contain
ing seven rooms nall, two porChc-, two pam
tries and two cellars, with mont. back and
side entrance and stable IN rear. Apply TO
T.. HOBBS,
Al Hobbs. lay l0r 8 Go.
The parties who rented the above house
have given 20 up, and 70 is now Torrent
frD2j-2w.
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BILLS PASSED.
The following bills were passed
A 0ill for the relief Of a portion OF the
securities OF Geo. @. Kerr.
4 bin amending and re enacting the
act Incorporating the Maryland and
Virginia Bridge Company.
A bin authorizing the Trustees Of the
NJ. +. Church ut Pine Grove, Wetzel
county, tO convey the same.
A bin authorizing the Trustees OF the
NJ. l.. Church of West Liberty, Ohio
county, 90 sell and convey their par
souage property.
a bin authorizing the Board of SUI
pprvisor- of Berkeley county 90 work
al hard labor persons convicted OF mis-
domoanors, &c.
A bin regulating the publication Of
legal advertisements.
a bin authorizing Alex. Monroe, OF
Hampshire county, 20 practice law
without taking attorneys oath.
4 bin authorizing elections 90 be
held in shutdown, Monongalia county,
A bin repeating chapter So OF the
acts OF lS6j.
a bin author zing the construction of
bridge over the Potomac river.
A bin concerning the rate otiuterest.
A bill concerning the assessment of
certain shares in National Banks.
A bill changing times of holding
courts IN The 21 Judicial District.
A bin amending certain sections OF
an act providing for the formation of
corporations.
A bin amending an act charieriug a
road i'm Gilmer and other counties.
A bin in relation 90 the Exchange
Bank, nc Weston, Lewis county.
A bill amending the second section
a., chapter Isl 90 the code Of Virginia,
second edition.
A i'm relieving James O'Harra from
taking thete,t oath in order to leacu
school .....
a bin Incorporating hana"ha CITY,
EHuawha county.
4 bin incorporating the ciaNeua
Cabin aud Summersville turnpike
Company.
tirr Braudouyille, In Preston county
A lilI eNempting incorporated towns
ft..,f support their own poor ana repair
fbair own streets, from any levy Tor
.unp1rt OF the poor, and for road puf-
,oss. outside of said corporation.
a hin providing lot insuring state
N5rmal Schools and Agricultural Col
lege. ,. a.. ...o.s,oe,,
ofIsnis for the purpose Of taxation.
Under suspension OF me ruie7
80 wa. considerable discussion
IN tbis bin. Messrs. Hervey and bar
1,,,1sin.,. and Messrs. Tomlinsou and
l.,gpson of CabelI, advocating 10. The
I'M passed by vote of 80 yeas To IL
NAYS 4t..f.t-,,
4 BIN altering part Of the division
line between Hampshire and Mineral
counties, was rejected. a..
The vote was reconsideTeo ana '"s
bin laid on the table.
Adjourned.
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febiI-soul
For Sale.

INTENDING To REMOVE OUR MA.
chinery below We offer for sale the i've.
story building, with four lots attached now
occupied by us. Terms very reasonable.
NORWAY IhON Mf0 CO.,
feblO-tf Cor. fth and Clay No.
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CANTERBURY MUSIC HALL.


I. G. McAFEE,
WHOLESALE DEALER IN
N O II L O n S
NO.7O Main st., Wheeling, VIVA.
Selling Off At Cost,
4 I'D LEsS THAN COST, TO CLOSE UP
y the business ~ Wholesale f.rcssh.
To parties wishing 90 engage In prOnta-
DIE business ! viii sell the entire stock, tx
lures and good viii Of the trade with pos
session Of one of the best stands in tIe city.
Mv stock is large and well assorted, con-
sINlng of Notions and Variety Goods, many
ui which were bought al New YORK Auc-
lions, at piices u.nous 10 importers and
Manufacturers
spool Cotton, Skirt Braid,
Linen Thread, sewing SILK,
Shoe Thread -hus Strings,
Knitting Pins, Pins, heedles,
Buttons, large variety,
Hosiery,
Gloves, Paper Collars,
Balmoral skirts.
HOOP Skirts,
UauIkechie's Eeak Ties,
ShiIt Fronts, suspendeH,
Towels, COrsets klastlCs and
Carriers, Coat Binding
Cotton Cord, tapes and
kuthlng, Cioche Braid,
combs, every variety,
Pocket books.
Ribbons, .argo
stock from
Auction
. Cord fdge. Ribbons 2to8
Bonnet Ribbons. ~ to 90,
Ian tas hibnun, ~ toe,
Velvet Ribbon, ~ DO
Betting. Buckles Wells.
Umbrellas, small Wares
~pectaclcs and Cases
Tobacco Boxes,
Violin Strings.
I Harmonious. Sleeve Buttons,
OOchts Fen Hooks and Lines,
Toy Watches, watch Keys,
Hair Pins, Diaper Pins, Reads,
kings. Spoons. Shear and
Scissors, RaZlr StrOps,
Chalk Lines. Thimbles,
Stationery,
Papers and
Blank Rocks. school Books,
Slstesaud Pencils. Pens aud
Holders Bonnet Boards,
window shades, Wrapping
Papen, cotton and
Paper Irvine, OH Cloth
Bags, Looking Glasses
Matches, Pipes,
Lamp Wick
Backing and Brushes. Whltewash Brushes,
Lamp wick, q ID. g. W. =. Gun Caps,
Marbles, Indigo Blue, Toilet
soaps Piece goods from
Auction, satinetis
tassineres, Jeans,
Linen, Vel beTeges &C., &C.
To an which your particular attention II
invited.
NOTICE.
NEW GOODS FOR SPRING TRADE
Forthe accommodation OF my Customers
the stock of staple and leading Goods will
boz EcTt good as far as possible, up 10 the
time OF finding successor in business. On
au such ntsh goods, g. uniform profit Of ten
per cent W u De added. On which plan fail
ing 20 ind purchaser for the entire stOck,l
inc business may ne cOntlnued-and ~ the
trade under tli, pan Will fiud al goods In
mv line to cost them less on the average
thaum the Eastern Markets. that 70 will be
50 popular as o. attract largely such buyers
as have the means 10 pay cash at the time
ttIn. T. a. MCAFFF
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Trustees Sale.

DURSUANT IT, A DEED or TRUST
from William GOudy - 10 me dated
Irlnt gtn. 1859 and duly recorded iu the Re.
6JIder- Office of ohio county, West Virginia
IN deed bOok No. %, page ~, . shall, on
MoNDAY. THE md DAY on MARCH. 1865, 90
10 o'clock ". m az the font door 90 tie
Court House OF Ohio county, Wet Va pro-
ceed 10 sell, at public auction, to the highest
and best bidder. the lot numbered Osl one
hundred and eighty-One, on the pat of that
part Of the city OF Wheeling laid out by
William Chapline and John Eon, now
known ~ Centre Wheeling, situated on the
east side OF thapline street, adjoining tho
Methodist Episcopal church on the south.
Terms Of sale. ono third Of the purchase
money IN cash, and the balance in two equal
instruments payable in SIX ana twelve
months with Interest nom day OF sale.
Possession delivered upon compliance
with terms or sale.
JAMES y. WHEAT
janD-td Trustee
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For Sale.
Auction Sale.

EARN OF l07 ACRES on MONONGA
hela River. ~ miles below Mongant0wu,
West Virginia Twenty years lease on part
OF the farm Of Ira kpyseT. ON Cheat River,
Green county. Pa, ~ miles nom ~ mouth.
10 horse stationary Engine aud Boiler
y
so feet q. inches Artesian Tubing. with
bras screws.
sets OF Drilling Tools.
set OF Bscksmith's Tools, 81.
Frame Buildings.
Cedar Tanks.
Bids may be- sent 20 Auctioneen. To ~
sold 81 OF March, ls0s. az noon, by
NJ. THOMAS q IONS.
feh2l.2w 1872 s. Fourth IT,. Philadelphia
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List, Morrison & Co.

agents for sale Of Pig Iron.
WHEELING, W. Va, Feb. Is, lsos.
Have on sale the following brands;
80 tons GaliIe No. Foundry
DO " Harrison.
dU Pine Grove"
- Madison
Sl Hamdru
feb D.
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Special Autitts.
nAHnIAGr Am crIInACY,

u Y ~ y ~ T. a = - Z Nv ~ -
AND The HAPPINESS uF TRUE MAN
HOOD
An Essay for Young Men Ou the
Crime Of solitude. and the Physiological
Errors. Abusesaui iseas,, wnl. IA create inn
podIments to MARRIAGE with sure means Of
Relief Sent n sealed letter envelope, free Of
charge Address. uI j.. -KILLIN u1UGH-
TON. coward Association, Philadelphia pa.
IauN-1mitw
The Confessions and Experience Of
an EnVuiid
PuH shed for the benefit snt asa CAUTION
10 NoUNG NEN and others. who suffer from
Nervous Debility, Premature Decay OF Man
hood, e., supplying MEASs or sELF-
CURE Written by one who cured himself
ald sent free ou receiving "a postpaid direct
ed envelope. Adiross NATHANIfL MAY
FAIR Brooklyn, ~. =. Also free, by the
same publisher. o. circular OF DAISY SWAIN
the great Poem oftle War. d,cl7.smd
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the Confessions and Experience Of
an EnVuiid
Arrw orEsrIoNs. rRIrND.

What makes your lair so beauufule
on Of Grapevine.
What gives your Hair .,s glossy lusue?
OH OF Grapevine
What gives Life and Growth % your HAN
Oh OF Grapevine
what removes Tie nsudW1:
OIL 81 Grapevine
What Hair Preparation IS c0uuterieI,df
on OF Grapevine
who are the only Projectors of
Ou OF Gupeviue'
LAUGHLIN, SMITH & CO.,
eopls SO. 81 Main So, Wheeling
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Public Sale of Cigars.

! WILL PROCEED To SELL AT PUB
De sale 90 ths highest ard best bidder. on
saturday, the 7th day OF March, SIS, AZ DO
o'clock. A. ~, 40 the mont door OF tne Gus
tom uou,e. iu the Cily OF W neeling. the iJl.
lowing property, 90 satisfy Inc I, =. internal
Revenue t-Nes assessed against Abrat am
G.. Wluger. 90 wit. Four lhuusald two
Hundred $50 common Cigas. Terms Of
sl.le-Ua,h. B.F. KELLY. Collector
FEB .0-td. Internal Rev. lst Dist, ", Va
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Aleu- Advertisements.
For Sale.

mHE PROPERTY KNOWN As ia
| Old Baptist Church, ON Clay street. ne
suldlus d well adapted for any manuac-
turing purpose. with a good basement under
thewnole building, and substantially quit
or 90 can b. easily sonverted into tehAh
houses. Enquire OF the undersigned:
f.b4s Wv r. HAYES.
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4Or ssIt.
FOR SALE CHEAP.

TWO SMALL, COMFORTA BILE BRICK
| tenements. each rooms situated on the
west side OF sixth street, between John ana
Zane. / will ,eu these houses az gfeally re-
duCcd prices for cash. Apply ~ once 20
THOS. O'BRlEN,
6.hlt.fw Real Estate Agent
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Browns Bronchial TrOches

Having q direct influence 90 the parts,
give immediate relief FOR HRoNcmus.
ASTHMA. CArAEHu. CoNsUMTIvE And
THROAT DISEASES, 1rocaes are used with
alw SIS good success.
singer. and Speaker, use thDm toc.ear and
strengthen lhe voice.
OBrAIS only Browns Bronchial lfoch-
e." mI do not take amy of the Worthless
limitations that may b3 onaIcL sold every
where. oc-l-imeud
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Fresh Arrival.

Fresh Arrival.
YARMOUTH BLOATEHs.
Smoked Salmon.
Smoked Halibut
Picked Salmon.
No. MackeTel
Davis Sugar Cured Hams.
Davis sugar Cured Beef
Goshen Cheese.
Carolina Rice.
Peeled Peaches.
Just received and for sale low by
X. j. SMYTH.
febls Cor. Market and Quincy sts.
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Belmont Nails.

EOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE
II city trade there will be kept an ample
supply OF the BELMONT NAILS al lie
"sIenouss OF heusrs. Handlan, Jordon A %
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N an HEInNF rOsT.

Also 'he furniture in nom SO. l1i Maiu So,
together with the lease OFF said room FOR one
wear. To amy one DIES ring tOemuark in the
Shoe business. We onergroat inducements in
stock. together with iIe good viii of the
house, having the largest retail trade in The
city.
foUlstf r. PORTER & SONS.
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Notice.

TIRE CORDWAlNERS ASSOCIATION
| take this occasion 90 inform the public
that they recommend the following employ
cg, to the public for their patronage with the
assurance That they employ the best working
men. furnish the Test work and as cheap IS
amy manufacturer ln the city /, aOle 10 40.
EMPLOYERS Jacob Laudheld Clemens
kroke.
Hy requestofthe Cordwainer-' Association,
fru.j.5ts MEN'S BRANCH.
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THr Arvl WIN GEANr AND GRNNr
WIN D,>ssr-,-I- ISL asserted Chat
Genera. Grant lssi saturday csused TO
be- transmitted tr aH headquarters
.,py o. tls order containing tbe ia"
tv which aI orders to tfe army must
mas. through bis headquarters, aud
...t..-y.ta mi.demeauor ,1 obey any
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Tue House reas embed 40 81 p. m.
Mr.. Newlin asked and obtained leave
to record his vote on the joint resolu-
ton relating 10 impeachment, and voted
Iu the Affirmative.
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nos SUGAR a aOLAsSEs.

- HHDs choice y. %. sugar.
DJ 81 Bbis choice y. %. Mola@es.
Just received aud i0r saleby
fe1L PAXTON & OGLEBAI
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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1868-04-28

INsre DYm As connected with
outward apparel, as well as various
other arts ol ornament we are indebted
10 insects for our most brilliant dyes
Cachineal, which furnishes a splendid
scarlet color, and which until the year
1867 was believed in Europe to be a
seed, is now known, 10y putting few
grams ia warm water Go be au insect,
coccus or wingless beetle something
resembling in form those commonly
found on leaves Of grapo-yines and of
The hawthorn, II is native of China
and other parts OF Asia, also Of South
America, where the nopal OF prickly
pear, on which II feeds, is Indigenous.
OF the great Importance Of tins insect
production as an article of commerce,
we may form an idea from the recorded
facts that the East India Company
offered reward Of lG000 for its in
PRODUCTION into India, and that some
years ago the annual consumption in
Great Britain alone was reokonod at $50
bags, worth G375,000
Another species of coecus found on
the evergreen oak in tho south Of
Europe and Asia has furnished from
the earliest ages blood-red crimson
dye, supplanted now by tho coehneal.
Ii was known TO the Phoenicians undor
the name Of tola, to the Greeks under
that Of eoccus, to the Arabians and
Persians under that Of kermes, on
alliermes A learned writer suggests
that this was tho dye probably used for
the Tabernacle curtains; them serving
for awhile 10 highten the pagan splon-
dors of Greece and Rome, it returned
ence moro 30 sacred uses in tho script
ural figures Of the Brussels and Flemish
tapestries Inc, (callcd either stick
seed or shell lac, according to its state
Of preparation, is the secretion Of
another sort Of coecus found on yarions
Indian trees, and Is used also as q red
dye, but more extensively in varnishes,
japan ard sealing wax An African
species Of mite is also used rs a dye
from whence it has been suggested to
try for the same purpose that brilliant
little insect the scarlet-satin mite. so
common frequenter Of our gardens in
early summer
Episodes of h1sed life.