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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-12-07
- WESTERN RESERVE BANK !

WARBEN, ONO, August is. 1865. ! ,
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO THE
~ holders of the outstanding notes of the late
Western Reserve Bank, aud to all other parties in
terested. that after the expiration of six months
from this date application will be made to the Au-
ditor Secretary and Treasurer of State to surren.
der to said Bank the stocks deposited to secure the
outstanding circulation of said Bank, in pursu-
apce of the forty-fth 4 section of an act entit ed
"a An act to incorporate the State Bank of Ohio.
end other Banking Companies" passed February
"a, 1S45.
NJ. B. TAYLER, Cashier. .'-
August 10, 1855 f<ss Sk.s "a. :aug2s-Hem
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Pumps & Plumbers Goods.

Pumps & Plumbers Goods.
Cistern and Well Pumps,
Lift and Force Pumps, -ECT' p1-'
" Beer Pumps, Garden Pumps, &C.,
.it'-' 7t Bath Tubs, Closets,
v ash-stands, Wash Trays,
Bath Boilers. Sinks.
&C.. &c. Everything in the above line, Wholesale
: MOHENRY i CO.'S Depot.
Gas & Steam Filters Tools.
pcrew,eutt'ng MschiPes: Stofks P; arS Dies: hTbis
ent7 and Ordinary Pipe Tongs, Pipe .Vises.
Meter and Burner Plyers, Gas Filters .Au-
gers. Chisels, &C., DC. Everything in the shove
line always on hand and for sale at the manufactur
er's trade rates. at .,.
McHENRY 81 CO.'S,
No. East Fourth & 162 Main street,
O crI-sep3o-w3m 9Is % GZEOLNNA7L O.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-12-07

WORKING UP THE SoIL.-At a, late
meeting, of the, N, Y farmers Club,
Hon. Geo. Geddes, sof Syracuse, spoke
ofshis experiencs in manipulating the
faye been. been for for almost three score score
wears tiller of the soil. 1 plough the
lands my father cleared. and the more I
observe crops, the more / see that the
roots of plants will, if they can, reach
great depth in the soil. Corn and
wheat, even, will send rootlets two and
three feet down when the character of
the subsoil sfavors such invasion. /
had, the meanest locking, most unprom-
Using soil to begin with that a man
ever tried to shove spade into. It
was naked, barren shale, the growth
scrub white oak. Ny father was blamed
for making selection apparently so
badsbIBut we can raise corn that will
give sixty shelled bushels to the acre.
How have I Produced this fertilityq
Three things have done it-cloversdeep
plowing, and the foot of the sheep
There is. an old Spanish saying. that
there is gold under the foot of Sheep,
and / have found it, true. Those lands
have not been manured with barnyard
composssa In my opinion, we have
plants. some, perhaps, that we regard
as our worst pests, that are working for
our advantage as subscribers. That clo-
yer roots draw towards the surface
virtues that lie below is well known
Now, let any man take field infested
with Canada thistles, and after plough
ing them under few times, let him put
v6sat ON that field. The harvest will
no doubt surprise him. Some have ad-
vanced the seemingly wild idea that the
Canada thistle is not an enemy, but a
friend. This much is to my mind GER
tain its long. tough roots, piercing
three or four feet into the subsoil, bring
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-08-19
for the farmer.

ABOUT THE DooR.-A bit OF shrubbery
in the yard, a vine climbing by trellis, a
strip of refreshing green srread from the
door. are sure TO make a place OF greater
marketable value which, with many, is
a consideration to be thought of before any
other. Such need no further appeal o their
sense of neatness But all those who really
love the suggestions of beauty for their own
sake will not omit the turf patch. the shrub
berry, and the hedge and vine, because they
make almost any home more attractive and
lovely, and cause the sentiments to sprou:
like the the very leaves and buds themselves.
How few stop to consider what powerful
association lies lurking in every simple bat
familiar object, like bush, tree, bit OF
grass, or border of flowers They are OBJ
jects that hold almost as steadily and strong
ly to home as wife and children they are
closely associated with these, in fact, and
can with difficulty be separated. Therefore
We say to all, Brush up about the door,
aud plant near by an object of simple beauty
1t will bear fruit in the heart a hundred
fold"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-08-19

TRANsPLANTING IN THE NIGHT.-A gen
tleman anxions to ascertain the effect OF
transplanting at night, instead of in the
day, made an experiment, with the follow
result: He transplanted ten cherry trees
while in bloom commencing at four o clock
IN the afternoon, and transplanting one each
hour, until one in the morning Those
transplanted during daylight she'd their
blossoms, producing little or no fruit, while
those planted during the darker PORTIONS
maintained their condition fully. He did
the same with ten dwarf trees after the fruit
was one-third grown Those transpIanted
during the day shed their fruit; those trans
planted during the night perfected their
crop, and showed no injury for having been
removed. With each of these trees he re-
moved some earth with the roots.-The iu-
eident is fully vouched for; and, if few
more simiIay experiments produce the same
result, it will be a strong argument to horti-
culturalists, gardeners, and fruit growers to
do such work entirely at night.
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MOTHER BIG "FLOP!'

"N F. JOHNSON. : JH BAILEY
Some two months ago il was formally announced
that Pennvilie was Right side mp
hecent events have proven the announcement
premature Another Flop recently occurred
ANA chief among the improved interesting. and
important phases presented Is the one portray
Ing rag NEW, LARGE AND CoHNuDIors SroRg
House, of
JOHNSON & BAILEY
who have just returned from the Eas, with n
large 1Hl sGrsfI'ty SsirrtrF stock O T .,s,5,TbEs
s5oas-ot greater variety, and of better QUALITY.
than have heretofore been offered in this section
OF the county Call at the New Store E,-,,,,.
and you will find
Dry Goods and Groceries.
dats, Caps. Boots and Shoes,
Hard ware. Queens ware, Hollow
ware, Wood and Stone ware. Drugs. Oils.
Pants and Varni>hes. Glass. Putty.
lead ,ade Clothing. Clocks.
tontectIoDary Cheese, Flour.
n; r'sn; ana PROVISIONS generally. Our stock of
1"are VfI' hScr inspection IL is fun and of
me oeSf gtaHty Oar stock of Boots and shoes
Is 9aequalled IN quality and low prices
81, 10 tae ladies We won i'd say-we intend IN r,s "a
lhe Nolon and Dress department worthy their
patronage Articles not on hand will he sr,a,;o}I-
The S1rjsirg feature in the ssFlon ,rl
We would keep before The peorIe i rEs -
Low PRICES At WHICH WEARS s.TrY>e nj, -
nc are invited TO give US = call Brins ON -
Produce your Boards. Shingles Grain psi
batter Eggs Dried Apples Rags &c Our mo,to
"CHEAPEsT BEsr. JOHNSON 4 RaTIT
Pennville, August %, 1857
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H BRIDGE, MERCHANT TAILOR.
Market Street, Clearfeld. Pa.
lone door East OF the clearaeld House.

One door East OF the Clearfeld House,
heeps on ha1d full assortment of Gents Fur
niShIng goods. such as Shirts Qinen and wooIen
l!ndershirts Drawers and Socks ;Neck-ties Poek
ct Handkerchiefs, Gloves. Umbrellas. Hats. etc .
IN great variety Of piece goods he keeps the
Best Cloths, (of all shades Black
Doe-Skin Cassimeres of the best make.
Fancy Cassimeres, in great variety.
Also: French Coatings; Beaver Pilot CbinchiIia.
an ireott over-eoating. all of which will be
snii cheap for CASH. and made up according to
Ihe latest styles, by experienced workmen. Also
agent Tor Clearfeld county, for 1 NJ. Singer
90 Sewing Machines. Novepbe 1865.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-08-19

APPLE TREE SUCKERS The Workiag
Farmer says MANY otherwise good or
chard are allowed to become defaced, as
well as seriously injured, by allowing a pro-
fusion OF suckers to grow at the base of the
trunks. Attempts are some times made TO
get nd of them by cutting them off down to
the ground, and leaving considerable por-
tons below in the form of short stumpts
These sprout again and they become as bad
as ever. a better way is to wait until they
are IN leaf, at which time they are loosened
more readily, and taking each separately in
the hands, and placing a thick boot upon il
near the tree, they are quickly separated
If done at that time, they will not be ike
to sprout again.
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I IFE INSURANCE AT HOME.

The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co,
S2l CHESTNUT STREET. PHILA.
Insures Lives favorable terms and will issue
folicieson any of the approved plans of insurance
Assets liable to losses 81, ,221, ,2S9 II.
Surplus divided Annually Lvsses paid prompt
iy Premiums may be paid in CASH; annually.
emi-annualiy or quarterly; one-half in cash,
and one-haif in note By supplement to the
charter hereafter received will participate
in all Dividends or Surplus Scrip certificates up
TO January. 1859, inclusive, now receiv Bile in
payment of pre-iums
Agency. at the office of II SwaoPE Clear
field, Pa DR. J. g. Hartswick. Medical Exalpi
Augusr % 1884
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w 90 LEN FA TORY

Having purchased an interest in the Union
Mills, in Union township. CIear6eId county, We
are prepared 10 card wool manufacture and I'm
ish cloth. and do all kinds of work in our line on
short notice, in a workmanlike manner. and on
reasonable terms. Flour feed and lumber also
manufactured and for sale Terms CASH
hockton June Ia 1851 J. R ARNOLD
B-Wool intended for carding can be left at
X Mossop's orJ p. kratIer's, in Ciearfeld which
Will be taken away zad returned when esrdsd.
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6 Q NJ E T HIN Ne "
Clearfeld county. Penn,

VIII 4IS-4EI NWIttItN. 7 tIIu a
The undersigned having erected. durinv ~ .
past summer large and com N oiious store Ioor,,
is now engaged IN fliiug it u n with new rTJ
select assortment of Fall and Winter goods which
onerS to the public at prices to suit the times
ms stick of Mems and boys clothing is upuSusI
extensive, and is offered TO customers az from,
: +,o 20 e-e Tor whole suit. Flour Salt and Gro
Sstes. S. ol every kind. a complete assortment.
Shoes, Hats and CAPS in go, xsri.,v 'T,s siiI
- sooas, turs, and other fancy goods together
:. AZ endless assortment of notions too tedious
cbesn PIN. =, ny on hand and sor sale very
IA proportion Now is the time to Inv s''-S
CGantry prodac" of every Kind a.
Hnod. e' prices will be taken in excbanss fst
soods' aud even Greenbacks will not - TOT
for any article In store Examiro oe refused
fore you buy elsewhere ny stock De-
October So 1887
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LIST OF PREMITMs.

LIST OF PREMIUMS
Class i-S,reepstgkes. Oprn to all breeds anil
c0mpet'tors.
Bss, Bsst Ioh bull sI3: "a "a 9e.t best SO; Sd best 50
All breeds come together in this class ami com
pete with each other to be judged by their good
points. symmetry of frame. ability to fatten and
the stock they will produce
Class 2-Grads cattle orca,ea ~, couptv
Best COW for milk. SO; I'd best, IS; I'd hest s.
Best heifer. years old s: I'd best 5
Best heifer, years old 5: ID hest ;
Best calf under months Old, 5.
Glass 3 Ore7.
Best yoke of oxen, $40; ID best, S.; Sd best, 50
Class 4-Fat Cattle.
Best fat bullock. COW or heifer, SIC; ID best sS
Class Thoroughbred horses oye,l TO all.
Best stallion. any breed Sl5; ID best Sl0
Best mare and colt, any breed. 10; I'd best,
Class 6-Riding, Draft and Farm Horses
Best saddle horse 3 90: 2d best 81 0o
Best single family horse 3 90
Best matched carriage horses, 3 90
Best geidIng or mare for work ) 90
Best span OF draught horses or mares 5 90
Second best . 90
The exhibitor IL required to produce state
ment OF at least three responsible neigh hors
working qualities of draught horses for premiums
in thIs class
Best eoltunder years old, 81 90 ID best 81 90
Best 2-year old colt ) 90 : 2i best 3 90
Best 3 year old colt 90; 2d best 90
The horse that ives the heaviest load on the
stone boat according TO his weight without
whip. Youatr on the horse and 0e
Class 7-TroniRg korses, open to all.
Best time in ). trottifg in single harness 500 90
10 premium viii be paid in this class unless
there are ten entries OF So 90 each. Each horse
to trot against tine
Class o-S,cespst4kes open to aA-Paetng az
harness
Best IN 3. mile heats against time SI00 90
No prem nm will be awarded in this class unless
'here are SIX entries Entrance fee sl5-
Class 9-TrOtrRg iu uRg1~ harness far horses
otr"ea i't the county at ieasf fft,sg days
3, ore ths Far.
Best J in ,, mile heats against time $50 90
No premium awarded in this class unless there
are eight entries Entrance fee 50 The horse
winning the premium in class Z. cannot compete
for the premium in this class
CAfss lO-ITOftiHy horses otritsd and raised ia
the county.
Best in 3, OF time in harness $50 90
No premium awarded in this class unless there
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NEW STORE AND SAW MILL
AT BALD HILLS,
Clearfeld county.

The undersigned. having opened large and
well selected stock of goods at Bald Hills. Clear
field county. respectfully solicit share Of public
patronage.
Their stock embraces Dry G Goods Groceries.
Hardware. QUeenSware, ,Tin-ware, Boots and Shoes,
Hats and Caps, Neady made Clothing. and gen
eral assortment of Notions, etc
they always keep on hand the best quality of
Flour, and a variety of Feed
All goods sold cheap Cor cash, or exchanged for
approved country produce
having also erected n Steam Saw Mill thew are
Predared to saw all kinds of lumber to order.
Orders solicited. and punctualIy filled
Nov. 20, 1867. F. TRIVIA
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n EW SpRIN GOODS
JUST RECEIVED AT
* IRk & SPEN GERS,

The undersigned would respectfully inform
their customers, and the public in general. thai
they have just received their Spring stock OF
goods. consisting of Dry Goods Groceries Boots
Shoes. Hars Caps. Fish Sa!J. Flour, Bacon Nails
Paints. Dlls. Stoneware. Hardware Queensware
Baskets. Tubs. ChurnS. Carpet Oil cloth. and a
general variety of such articles as are usually
kept in a country store all of which they will
sell CHEAP FOR CASH
They weuld also direct attention to their large
stock of Ready made Clothing which they offer
for sale at 4 small advance upon cost
KIRK SPENCER
Lum ber City. Pa, May 5, 1867
n B.-We also manufacture to order and con
sJantly keep on hand a general assortment of
Boots and Shoes, for men. women and children
KIRK A SPENCER
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REINEMAN, MEYRAN & sEIDLE,

PEINEMAN, MEYRAN & SEIDLE,
No. AZ Fifth st, door from Wood St,
Pittsburgh, Pa,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
FINE JEWELRY, WATCHES. DIAMONDS,
Pure Silver-ware. French Clocks. Plated
Ware of every description. Tea Sets,
Spoons, Forks &c. Watch makers
Tools and Material and agency
of the celebrated
AMERICAN WATCHES.
We also keep the largest and most varied assort-
ment of the very best American made
CLOCKS
TO be found in any city, east o. west.
Persons in want of any article in line, either
at wholesale or for their own use, will find
prices lower and assortment lar
ger than any 10 be found west of New
York City.
WATCH REPATRIN
To this branch of our trade (being ourselves
practical watch makers) We pay very special
attention We employ a foIce of the
very best Artists in the country,
and any and all fine delicate
and difficult work entrusted to our oare-for the
trade or individuals-may rely getting
the utmost satisfaction. Work may be
sent in by express or otherwise
REINEMAN, MEYRAN y SEIDLE,
Wholesale and Retail Jewellers and Silversmith's
ap29- AZ Fifth ST. Pittsburgh '6S-Iy
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TT o. 7 II I S W Y,

NEW STORE IN MADEIRA
JAMES FcREsT Son would respectfully IN,
form the public. that they have lust ouet ed i,
MADEIRA ClearfeId county. Pa an entire new
stock of
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS.
which they prepared TO sell as cheap as the
ehespest- Their stock consists of Alpacas De
iaines Prints and Muslins, of all varieties; Cas-
.imeres' sStinets and Flannels too numerous to
mention Ready made clothing of the best Quail
ny BOOTS ana Shoes Of the very best makes. n
complete stock of Groceries &, In Short everv.
thing US ally kept in a country store
consumers Look to your interests Call and
examine our stock and prizes before my -,
elsewhere Lumber and grain of AN SiTs.s ~
in exchange for goods nus 'aAe en-
hemem her the place; MADEIRA ClearfeId cour,v
Oct. 50, 81. JAMES FngHFST a SSNiH
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7TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION
OF THE
CLEARFIELD COUNTY AGRICULTU-
RAJ Soc CiETY-

WI Be hell on til, Fair Grounds IN the
BoroRgA of CIsGrfeid. Pa. or Ilesday'
Wednesday ThUsaGy and FrtaaF-
the 1871, 14th l5tA tr I6th days Of OetotsT looo.
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CHAIRS. CHAIRSM CHAIRS ;!
JOHN TROUTMAN

Having resumed the manufacture of chairs. at his
shop located the let in the rear OF his residence
on Market street, and short dist west of the
Foundry, is prepared TO accomm odate his old
friends. and all others who may favor him with
call with every description OF Windsor chairs
He has good assortment hand to which he
directs the attention of purchasers. They are
made OF the very best material we'll painted and
flushed in n workmanIike manner and will he
sold at prices to suit the times Examine them
before purch asing elsewhere.
Clear6eid. Pa March IS 1864
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- o VI L T II | n G n Z W
IN CURVE
DRUGS! DRUGS DRUGS II!

The undersigned would respectfully announce
TO the public that he has opened Drug Store. in
ne room recently fitted UP in the house of gorge
hittl~barger. on Main street Curwensyille Pa
one door West of Hipplc 4 Faust's store where
be intends to keep "a general assortment of
Drugs Medicines Oils. Paints,
Dye Stuffs. Patent Medicines, Per
tumery. Toilet Goods. Confectiouaries
Spices, Canned Fruit. Tobacco and Cigars
Books, Stationery Pencils Pens, Inks,
and general variety Of Notions;
Barretts Hair Restorative,
Glass, Putty, etc, etc, etc
The want of Drug Store he's long been felt in
CGrwensville. AID as that want is now supplied
the undersigned hopes. by strict attention to bu-
siness, to merit and receive liberal share of
public patronage.
His stock embraces most articles needed in a
community, is entirely new aud Of the best quail
ity which he will dispose of At reasonable prices
Call and examine the goods which cannot fail
to please. IRWIN 4 MONTELIUS.
November S, 1885. July s. 6S.
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1t Is said that cattle can be raised best on
sand stone, and tattened best on lime stone
land
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SOMETHING NEWIx CLEARFIELD.

Carrlage and " agOn Shop,
Immediately in rear of Machine shop.
The undersigned would respectfully inform the
citizens of Clearfeld. and the public in general
that he is prepared TO do all kinds Of work up
carriages. ouggies- wagons, seiGhs sleds &c. en-
short notice and in wOrkm anlike manner. Or
ders promptly attended to. WM. MKNIGuT
Clearheld. Feb. I lS6h-v
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cURwENsvILLR ADVERTISEMENTS.

9 J. HAYES, SURGEON DENTIST; Office
~ Oh Thompson street CurwensvIHe "a
Teeth extracted by the application of local an ah-
esthesia, and all kinds of modern dentss W"
done May Is. lS6o-y-
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We keep on hand Goods of every
grade and variety.
FOR THE LADIES
we have Dress Goods of every fabric,
FOR THE GENTLEMEN,
Ready made Clo:hing, Cloths Cassimeres.
satinetts, Tweeds, Jeans, Linens. &c
Also full stock of Gents Furnish
ing Goods.
IN BOOTS AND SHOES
We DEFY COMPETITION. as we buy for CASH,
and buy from the manufacturers in East
eTn cities, and hence can sell CHEAP
than other dealers
hats and Caps-Of latest styles-very cheap
NoTIoNS-All goods in this line you
can find with us--cheap and good
HARDWARE, of every description, for car
penters, builders and others.
G r 0 c E RIES
SYRUPS, from the lowest grade to the best
that can be bought in the markets
SUGARS of every kind
TEAS of the very best qualities
COFFEES that cannot be beat
Either in price quality
CANNED FRUIT of all kinds.
DRIED FRUITS, Spices, DE, 6-c.
We have always on hand large stock of
Queensware, Wood and Wiliow-ware
ROPES, CARPETS,
OIL CLOTHS,
WALL & WINDOW PAPERS.
FLOUR & FEED, BACON,
PROVISIONS. FISH.
LARD, BUTTER,
OILS, &C., &c.
Any goods you are in want of can be found
at our store All cordially invited
to call and examine our stock before
purchasing elsewhere, we feel
confident that we sell you
better goods. and ut lower
prices, than can be purchased elsewhere.
Particular attention paid to orders
from a distance, and to supply
ing log camps
COME ONE. COME ALL =
No trouble to show Goods.
GEORGE S. PERRY,
oscEOuA, July e9,'6sts
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are five horses entered to compete for the same.
ntrance free
Best trotring horse or mare under saddle, 50 90
Second best, w
Best tro,ting horse or mare in single harness. 90
Sacan5 1eSr . 90
Best walking horse or mare, 50; I'd best, %
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SOLDIERS BOUNTIES.-A recent bill
~ has passed both Homes OF Congress and
signed by the President, giving soldiers who en-
listed prior to 22d July 1861. served one year or
more and were honoraby discharged bounty
Of loo
70 Bounties and Pensions collected by me for
those entitled to them.
WALTER BARRETT, Atty at Law
Aug. 10th, 1866. ClearGeld Pa
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RULES AND REGULATIONS

Family Tickets, 81 90
Single Tickets during Fair, %
Single Admission Tickets, 70
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-01-24
Bad News for the Consumers OF
Coffee aud Rice.

The late hurricane in Porto Rico
was very destructive. The rice, not
yet gathered is all lost. 1t will re-
quire than twelve months to re-
pair the loss sustained. Some plants
like coffee, require at least four years
before bearing fruit The extent of
the damage can, from this fact alone,
be more easily imagined than describ.
ed The immediate consequences more
So. In Porto Rico there is no capital.
The landed proprietors cannot repair
their houses or renovate their planta-
tons. The treasury is empty, and
therefore there is no way wherewith
to pay the laboring classes, ever ifthe
authorities were to employ them. This
calamity has placed the colony
in such an exceptional condition that
even any radical measure would do
little good. 10.