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Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22
COURT PROCLAMATION.

yNHEREAs, the Hon. WrLAAv ELwsLL. President
w Judge ofthe Court Of Oyer and Terminer and Gen
era Jail Delivery Court Of Quarter Sessions Of the
Peace and Court Of Common Pleas and Orphans Court
In the 6h Judicial District c0mpOred Of the counties
ofColumbia, sullivan and Wyoming aud the Hon. Iran
Derr and Peter X erbein, AssoiateJudg Of Colum.
ba Co.. have issued their precept bearing date the 25,h
March, IN the year Of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and siStyeght, TO directed for holding
Court ofOyer and Termner and General Jail delivery
General Quarter Sessions Ofthe Peace, Common Pleas
and Orphans Court, in Bloomsburg, in the county Of
Columbia On the first Monday (being the eth day. Of
May next, Il continue two weeks.
Notice II hereby gven 10 The Coroner. the Justices
Of the Peace and Constables Of the said county
umba that they be then and there In their proper per.
son at 10 o'clock In the forenoon said day with their
rec Ords inquisitiOns and other remembrance TO do
those things wich TO their oces sppctan to be done
And those that bound by IecogniiaRce prosecute
against the prisoners that may be in the Jail Of
said county Of Columbia to be then and there prose.
cute them as shall be Jurors requested to bs
punctua in theft agreeaby their notices
(~~~ Dated at Bloomsburg, the 25lh day Of March
( L. q In the year Of our Lord one thousand eight
w. hundred and sixty eight and in the ninetieth
year OF the Independence Of the United States Of
America. GOD SAVE TRG COMu0NwsALrH.
MORDECAl MlLLAkD SHERIFF
Bloomsburg, May y, Is6s.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22
The Lancaster Intelligcncer.
The Largest and Cheapest Densocra to Jox,
| nal in Pennsyluania. .., ...

has siways been known a. athrstelass Pol ticaI
Famiiy kewspsper. The Weekly lntolli seacer 10
now t6s LATEST Democratic paper published In Penn.
sylvanis II has lately been greatly improved ID al
respects. and Just such pager a every Democrat
should take.
Tho publishers OF tho lutellgencer regard Il to BE-
pess In preference 70 any other; but % there are
many who will 10 likely 70 subscribe fos more than
paper during the pending Presidential camp aen.
esr al The following low ss,ss:
Single copies, ons year. oe I've eopiss ~ ten cop.
lee III; twenty copies esa)thir.y euptss le1; any
dress. oso. DAILY lntslIgsncef, 0s per sunum.
Persons wishing 70 sell real essa 70 cau hnd no
bstiep advestis Ing Medium than the Weekly lntsi.
msr6Vs.1 Lancaster, Pa.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22
Scenes in the Circle,

SCCAACb A14 0a1C S1ICkCS
in Model Circus, over which Dan Rice will
preside rs Humorist, Clown, Satirest, and
Commentator, on the Fun and Follies of the
times, assisted by beautiful girls and hand.
some men, ladies and gentlemen in every
movement and expression, Artists in the
true sense of that much abused term, whose
names are written high up in Arcnic annals,
and who will appear in a AT
Novel and fascinating Selection of Daring
Acts, and Spirited and Graceful
Equestrian, AcroIatic and
a, Culsthenic Specialties.
Don't fail to see Dan Rice for the last
time, and bring the children with you.
The Grand Triple Exhibition will enter
the town at 10 o'clock, a. m., in
TRIUMPHAL PROCESSION,
headed by the daszlingly emblaxoned
CHARIOT or MIDAS
containing Professor T. Meyers Metropoli-
tan Cornet Band, drawn by twelve elegantly
caparisoned horses, and followed by bril-.
liant procession Of Knights in armor, Ele-
plants, Camels, Buffalo, Ponies Monkeys,
Comic Mules, Trained Animals, Ring Stock,
elegant cages, which are the. triumph OF the
landscape painters and the artisan; Carriages,
Vans, the whole forming an inconceivably
gorgeous, animating, grand, and indescriba.
bly, beautiful moving panorama Of world
and art contributed wonders, constituting
Free Exhibitica without precedent or par
allel, which Thousands daily come miles to
sec, and declare themselves more than COM
pensated.
ADMISSION so Cts.
Children Under 10 PEARS Is Cts
BSr Doors open at l and 7 o'clock, p. m.
VIII Er1.iJit at
Danville, Wednesday, April Goth 1868.
Shickshinny, Friday, May lst, 1868.
April %, 1S6S-2t
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TREASURER'S SALE
OF UxsEATED LANDS IN COLUMBIA coUX:

OF UNSEATED LANDS IN COLUMBIA COUNTY,
Agreeably to tho provisions Of an Act Of
Assembly entitled an Act directing the mode
Of selling unseated lands for taxes and for
other purposes, passed the thirteenth day
Of March, 1915, and the further supplements
thereto passed on the 18th day Of March,
1917, and the 25th day Of March, 1921, and
the 9th day Of March, ls47, the Treasurer
Of Columbia county hereby gives notice to
all persons concerned therein, that unless
the County, Road, School, Poor, Bounty
and State taxes due on the following tracts
Of unseated lands, situate in Columbia conn
ty, are paid before the day Of sale, the
whole or such parts Of each tract as will pay
the costs chargeable thereon, will be sold at
the Court House, in the town Of Blooms
burg, Pa, on the 9Th day of June, 1868,
and to continue by adjournment from day
to day for arrearages Of taxes due said
County, and costs accrued on each tract re-
spectively.
No of Aeres Wayrantees oy Ownaps Dol Cts
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22

1@ BOILER ExpLosIoN.-O Wednes-
day morning last, boiler in the Pennsylva-
mia Rolling Mills, at Danville, exploded with
terrible crash. Edward Russell was in.
stantly killed, John Clave, ST., and John
Clave, jr., were both seriously injured; VIM.
Farrell, Adam Funk, and VIM. Mulany
were also badly hurt. The explosion is
supposed to have been the result of defect
In the boiler,
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22
TriaI List G0r May Tcriss, IsGs.

TriaI List E0T May Tcriss, lSGS.
] John j. Shank W. John Cain. yli
2 VIM. A. Mar vR James Dyke.
8 j. r. Blapkiston et.al. Va. Lehish b
Mshsnoy r. T. Co. ..t
8 Samuel Waters Va Geo. Millits.
g Clark D. Stewart and wife va \. @
Cleaver. -.
I Sarah Slime vi. Jacob shne, Jr. ''
q VIM. Feason et. sl. Asaignces OF tho
Shive.
Q I'd. M'Call ct. al. VI. John SwoeYy.
10 +. II. Person vs.. John Cain.
II Isaac Yetter Va. Henry Meyer
II Daniel r. Seybert vs.. Jacob Hosdsr
Is Daniel q. Eut's Adnr, VS.. Jas W.
Sankey.
"A Lavins Davenport vs.. WIN. NJ. Kline.
Is Daniel Yetter vs.. Isaac Yetter et d.
IS Josiah Thomas 'use" vs.. Henry @.
Freas.
II John U. Leiby ". Gideon Arndt. a
IS John Coleman vs.. Michael Cronen ct. al.
10 Lott Parker vs. Silas D. Edgar.
20 Henry Yost and Wife va Geo. Hassert
q John Reese vs.. Joseph r. Long.
% j. B. Hazleton vs.. Henry O. Hartman.
% VIM. Rcnyson w. Butler Edgar.
"a VIM. Clark vs.. Robert q. Clark.
25 D. W. Montgomery's Exr's VI. o. A.
McGargell. ......-
20 David Helwig vs.. David 8. Helwig.
q John Cooper vs. Daniel Hover ct. al.
2S John G. Mann vs. John Hinterliter.
20 Joseph Hess vs.. Samuel Everett
30 John Gilroy Vs. VIM. II. Sterner.
81 Silas D. Edgar vs.. Abraham Hagen.
buch ct. al.
::32 Silas D. Edgar vs.. B. F. Reicgard.
80 Reuben Reeser and wife vs. James
Thomas. 49,. -.
"a Isaac Fegcly vs.. James W. Sankey.
80 Vim. Hancock vs. George Leib.
SO Philip Mowry vs.. Sarah A. Bowman.
81 Thomas Bond vs. John Mowry.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22

~ A. j. EVANS, merchant tailor of
this town, has just replenished his already
fine stock Of cassimeres, cloths and vestings.
He has some Of the finest material for max.
ing up suits Of clothing, ever brought to
this town,
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22
Traverse Jurors for May r. 1865

Traverse Jurors for May T. 1868
Bloom-Joha q. Casey, Rudolph II. Ringisf.
RrIarcreek ek-Johnathan Gordner.
Banton-Abraham hartman.
Beavcr-C. +. Mann, Samuel Fisher.
CentFalia Bor.-David Camp.
Z Centre Elw ocd Hughes, Daniel Jam,son.
Fishingersek-JOhn iess Jr., WIN. Meas, Philip
Applemun.
Gr-enwood-Frsnci il r. Evans, Joseph Keller, W
?. RObbins. WIN. Lawton.
Hemiock-JacOb IlarSis. .... ...- ..I
Jacksen-John r. Derr.
l.oeust-Joseph Stokes, Isaac Dyer.
Madison Samuel imhy, Isaac Mcbride.
Mifn,n- John Hoofnagle.
Mt. .Pieasant-John Il. Vanderslice, GeovgS Grimes,
Aaron Kesisr, Joseph Crawford.
Orause-M. D. Patterson, Henry Kcelhnar,A. n.
Stewart
Pine-JosephP r. Scatteigood.
ROarngereek-O. u. Hover.
seott-Joha Shuman. John R. F.uss, I. White, Ella
krum. ,
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22
TREAsURER,ssALH

Agreeably to the provisions Of the Act Of
Assembly, entitled On Act 70 reduce the
State debt, &o., passed the 30th day Of April,
1874, tho Treasurer Of the County Of TO-
lumbia hereby gives notice TO oil persons
concerned therein, that unless the County,
Road, School, Poor and State Taxes, etc.,
due on the following real estate, situate in
the County Of Columbia, are paid before
the day Of saleB the whole or such parts Of
each aswill pay the charges and costs charge
able thereon, will be sold at the court House,
in Bloomsburg, Pa, on the 9th day Of June,
1868, and to DO continued by adjournment
from day to day, for arrearages Of taxes due
said County, and the costs accrued on each
raanectiyalu.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22

~ Jacob Metz hos returned from the
city Of Philadelphia with fne selection
Of articles pertaining to the tin and hard.
ware trade.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22

~ SoLD.-Moses Herst Ibas lately dis.
posed Of lot on Iron street, in this town,
to John Heist, for the sum Of three hun
dred and one dollars.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22
:. DR.. J. R. EVANS,
Physiclan and Surge0p.

HAVlNG located permanently on Main
III Street, BLOOMSBURY, Pa, would In
form the public generally. that he Ia prspsasWA -
attend 70 all builness faithfully and punctuay that
may b. intiasted to his care. on terms commsnsu
rate with the times, r.a .
% ne pays strie. attention 70 Surgery . well
% medicine,
Nov Is, a63,-iy. ',. tefa
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22
uOusE, AND lOT7FOR SALE.

- vii, be sold al private Sale . HOUSE
nl9lN aad LOT, situstsd On sixth and kaillcea
nfoek ervets above Iron, near the Planning MIL Of
]. j. kobbins { Co., In Bioomsburl. The hoase I:
new frame building. two sto!iss high. wisn cellar,
celIeHt con dillon, sad well planted with every %
scripton Of cholce fruit An Necessary outout nss
sre erected. The tsrms vin b made liberal. an
good title given For further psstk ul..s Inquire &
Shis efhcs. ~ E.v.-rtN r NOV. ~ toss
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22
n%DAN R1cE's GREAT MENAaERIE AM


D@DAN RIcE's GREAT MENAGERIE AND
ClRcI's.-Both old and young will learn
With much pleasure and anticipations of
amusement and fun, that the very popular
ban Rice, is coming and will pitch his
mammoth tent among us on Thursday the
9th inst, for the farewell professional visit.
10 where is he greater favorite than in
Bloomsbury, where he numbers his admirers
y the thousand, and while oil will regret
bat his coming visit will be his last, all will
rgely flock to enjoy his witty comments on
10 times, and his characteristic humors,
lilies and local hits.
The menagerie besides an admirable col.
ction Of magnificent and rare animals, EN-.
noes Dams astonishing blind horse Excel
br Jr., the beautiful trick horse, Stephen
Douglas, and the unridable mules, Pete
q Barndy.
The Circus performance is pronounced
ly magnificent and startling, and in the
ole entertainment we may safely look for
ombination Of attractions worthy Of the
at name it bears. =
Ma PROCESSION Of the Great Show is
ryvhere attracting thousands Of delight
Ind astonished spectators, and is pro-
need 6ne exhibition without parallel
omp and srlendor
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22
HOOP SKIRTS.
82S,

62S HOOP SKIRTS. 82s
WIN. r. HOPKINS "own make" of "Kcvs ton,
skirs" are the best and icheapast low priced hoop
skrts In tho IN raet. Trail skirts, 2s springs. M:
80 springs, 81 20; and 10 springs Si45 Plain skirts
tapes, Syringe, 70 cents: IS springs 95 cents; 81
springs, Si.is; and Is springs, sizes. Warranted Ia
every respect.
.'Our own 'maks" Of "Union skirts," eleven. t.ps
trails, from % 70 so springs, el 20 TO $3.50 Plain
ttx tapes, " 20 so springs from 0S cents to % 50
These skrts are better than hose sold by other
adjustments ~ hFst class goods, and at much lower
prices.
'.Our own make" OF ''ehampion skirts" are in ev-
cry way superior to all other Hoop skirts before the
public, and only have TO be examined or worn to con.
vnoe every ono Of the fact. Manufactured Of the
best iinen flushed :ngish steel SPRINGS very supe
RIO! tapes. and the style oisthe netslic faiieniags
aud manner Of securing them ,urpass for durability
aud exceilsncs any other skirt in this eoun,vy and
lighter more ela:tic. will wear longer give more
"a tsfacton and arefreslly cneapef than an Othsss
Every lady should try them. They gre being sold
extensively by Merchants throughout this and the
adjoining States At very moderate priees If vVu
want tho beat. ask for "Hop ichamrionl ski
II YOU do not find them. get the with whom
you deal to order them Tor Dyou Or come or send d.
rect tous. Merchants will Hnd our different GRADES
Of skirts exactly what they need and We especially
nyte theD call and famine our extensive sssort
insut, or send for Wholesale price list,
be had ut retail Al Manufae tory and Of the retail
trade generally, and at Wholesale OF the
only, 10 whom all orders should be addressed.
MunufaCtory aud saesroom, 625 Arch street. be
tween 9Th aud 7th streets, Phil adelphia.
marI'6s. ION WIN. 7. HOPKINS
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22

~ Our Republican ootemporary down
town has pretty much "dried up" on the
impeachment question. He is evidently on
the eve Of giving up the motto, "Wade.tn."
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22

"a Julia A. & Sade NJ. Barkley have
lately received from the cities tho finest and
best assortment Of goods in their line of
business, which they are making up and
selling at exceedingly low prices. Their
business pertains chiefly to dress and coat
making for women and children. See ad-
vcrtisement in to-day's DEMOCRAT.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22

~ Tho Court House extension is being
rapidly pushed along. Immediately after
Court the rear wall will be taken out and
the work pushed ahead with all possible
speed.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22

~ The Forks Hotel under the manage.
ment Of George w. Mauger has been made
one Of the terry Jest Hotels in this county.
His clerk, Harry W. Long, is intelligent,
accommodating, and affablc in his manners
always ready to do all in his power to satisfy
the wants Of his guests. The accommoda-
tions at this house are better now than they
ever have been, and the terms liberal.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22
DIGGING.

The uadsreisnsd gives actics g the public sene!.
prepared 70 liJ wslls short I,ice upon The m.et
fessoNsbs terms. He has had 10 bic LONG expett.
sNce In the business remarkable sueeese Thoee
wishing anything done In hts lins would do we'll 70
give hin atrial.
Hloauashura juna, 10, 1857. III ~. ~ ~
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22
ELEPHANT "YOUNG HANNIBAL, "
and the

ELEPHANT "YOUNG HANNIBAL" "
and the
BABY ELEPHANT KATE RICE"
the smallest representative Of its species
ever placed on exhibition.
An Elegant Aria,N,
THE BRUTE COLLEGE,
Founded by Dan Rice. and conducted upon
the eminently successful and humane sys.
tenn Of which he is the protector, has ma
circulated Lilliputian and matchless Ponies
and reconstructed Monkies. whose COM
hined efforts are an incxhaustible source of
delight to the children.
A BUFFOON BUFFALO.
The unrivaled. unridable. and original
Mule Clowns of the Animal Kingdom. Pete
and Barney The superb Arabian desert
born Trick Horse, Stephen A. Douglass.
who dons the hoons, skips the rope, and
performs fcats and limitations, placing him
only second in Equine accomplishments to
that greatest and most wonderful of horses,
BLIND EXCELSIOR, JR.
An intermission of ten minutes will take
place, in order that those who do not care
to witness the equestrian performance may
have an opportunity to depart, before the
introduction of the thrilling
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22

s@ Andrew j. Evans has just procured
the services of frst-class workman to as
sist his already unsurpassed tailors and
tailoresses. All who desire neat, tasty,
spring or summer suit will call on Mr.. Evans.
He will warrant his goods as we'll as his
work. His terms are liberal such that no
one will find fault with. II
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22

~ REV. L. u sHEIp, formerly Of this
town, preached in tho First Reformed
Church in Pottsvillo, on 10th instant
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22
Grand Jurors for May Term ls6s.

Bloom-Wiliiam Edgar.
Bsaver-John Michael.
Briarcreek-samuel Conner. Wesley D. Frsss, Enos
]. Adams.
Benton aamnci App,eman.
Cen tTe-w lillian Shaffrr.
Cataiwssa-John e. Ellis.
Centraia DoS.-Th0mas O'Conner.
Franklin-H. J. Reeder.
Greenwood Geo. Derr. Richard Kitchen, William
D. Wilson, Samuel Freas. =.
Hemlock-Sanuel OH, William Fry.
Locust-Robert Watkins, Wellington YeaSeF, Jacob
Fisher,
Mifiin-Abyaham schweppenheiser.
Madison -sias Weiiiver.
Pine-JacOb Christian, Freneis P. Masters.
ROarinscrcek- Charles Dyer.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

An psrsops knovins themselves iMdsbsai 10 tho
undeselened are requested TO make payment without
delay, 90, J. =. HuTVEh' Nv
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22
~ SEE new advertisements in to days
DEMOCRAT.

~ The article from observer on the
subject Of sewing machines will appear in
our next.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22

~ Brewers cheap corner is the place
to drop in at, to buy goods at astonishingly
low prices. He is at the head Of market at
all times-has more and better articles than
most Of our country merchants, ,-and is
nerer undersold. The people understand
this, and there is where they go to do their
tradinp.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22

~THE EXCHANGE HOTEL at this place
is undergoing q thorough and complete rem
ovation. Its interior arrangement is being
entirely changed, from the first floor to the
attic. Tho energetic and enterprising pro-
prietors, KooNs & CLARK, authorize us to
say, that they expect to be prepared to ac-
commodate all their old and new friends by
the 4th Of May, (Court week.. Of course,
they will not be entirely through with all
their anticipated Improvements, but will be
60 far advanced as to enable them to give
general satisfaction to their guests. 1t is
the intention to newly furnish the entire
house, at an expense to make it rank second
to no other in contral Pennsylvania.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22


~ A COMMITTEE from the Blooms
burg Literary Institute, together with sew
eral other friends of education and epter-
prise, had the additional grounds marked off
and surveyed On Monday last, for the cree
ton Of the contemplated Normal School
Buildings; which will, there is scarcely
doubt, be putup the coming summer, on
grounds connected with and adjacent to the
Bloomsbury Literary Institute premises.
Our more enterprising and liberal citizens
feel determination to carry through this
project Of establishing Normal School in
khis town. We have been informed that
this::work will not be performed under
Fhe provisions Of the act Of Assembly, pass
ID for that object, but by means and inau-
bnces acquired through other sources.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-22
APPLICANTS ron LICEKSEs.

NOTICE Il hardy sivsn that IN follewiss named
pessoes hays made SDplIsalloa 10 Ae iseshonotary
Of Columeis Count y. 10y Teyssa end eehss licenses.
D1oon L, D. mand0m6alI LI0uOs Store,
The New York herald., 1868-04-27

we have had frequent importattons OF the lare3
English draught horse. These horses never iound
found favor with breeders. They have round bones
are nat-footed slow, consume great deal Of food
anu are not suitable 10 the wants OF the AMERICAN
Several attempts have been made to Introduce the
Norman horse into this country. This horse IN
many OF his essential points, seems to 80 strongly
Tor believing that both had common origin.
He 10, however, much larger and where merely slow
horse, though experience does not warrant us In
arriving at the conclusion that he Is equal to the
Pennsyiyanla horse and hts CROSSES for all work
Attempts are now being made to Introduce another
description OF French draught horse INTO this country
called the Percheron. He Is represented as strong
sessing very good action for horse OF that class
The Percher0n horse Ia much used by those dealers
coast. Should it be deemed advisable to import
stations OF this breed with view to the improve
ment OF our ordinary dranght and work horses, it
may be or service to breeders to say that La Perche
where they abound, was formerly In what was then
called the Province OF Maine but which Is now
Loire and Eure the capitals Of which are Alencon,
Chartres and Evreux respectively. Still, however,
egn draught morse into this country viii be OF fur
ther benefit as we do not seem to require improve
ment IN that direction at least.
Auction sales afford criterion of the value OF
horses The purchaser is entirely at the mercy
OF the auctioneer who can give just such pedigree
fancy, and some of them are laughable enough.
Horses are subject to so many diseases and pecu-
iiarlCies that no man should purchase one az any
time without first consulting the judgment OF first
class veterinarian. Throughout Europe 1t Is the
custom to hold fairs for the sale and purchase of
horses, and 1t might be well to adopt the same
feature at our autumnal agricultural exhibitions
These fairs are always attended by veterinary sur
geons whose services are to be had for reasonable
compensation and afford adequate protection to the
inexperienced purchaser. 1t would be an excellent
thing to introduce this system Of veterinary nspec
tion into our horse auction marts and sales stables
throughout this country Way cot have horse in
spectOrs appointed by the city to attend TO this
business the same they have for other purposes,
such as the weighing OF hay, flour, &C., as 1t would
pay revenue to the city and protect the purchasers
from fraud at the same time?