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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-09-02

Mr.. Trimble. brakeman on the Rut
land, Vt, Railroad. told a friend on
Tuesday morning, that he dreamed the
night before of being killed by falling
from the cars. And that day he wal
so killed.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-09-02

While a ball was going on at Bethel,
CT, the other evening, some unlimited
fellows thrust through tine door a 200
pound hog, which at once mingled with
the dancers and gave them some new
ideas about dancing the porker.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-09-02

Victor Hugo is but 65 years of age,
and is yet capable of much work. He
is not nervous, like Lamartine, and will
not wear out so o
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-09-02

From Buffalo-By New York Time,
from Depot cor. Exchange anu Michigan SITS.
500 A. NJ, New York Day EXP.
SUNDAYS excepted). Stops at Hornellsville s.Ge
A. M.. lBktt): Susquehanna LIS P. NJ, (Dinel
Turner'S 1-05 p. NJ, (Sup) and arrives in New
York 9.25 P. NJ. Connecting at Great Bend
with Delaware. ~Lackawsnna 4 Western Rail-
press Train Of New Jersey Railroad for Phila-
delphia. Baltimore and Washington.
100 A. M. Express Mail, via Avon
and Hornellsville Sundays excepted. Con-
meets at Elmira with Northern Central Railway
for Harrisburg, Philad elpba and the South,
and arrives in New York at 7.40 A. NJ.
2.35 P. NJ. Lightning Express
(Daily.) Stops at Hornellsville 8 10 p. NJ, (SupJ
and arrives in New York 40 A. NJ. connect
ing at Jersey City with Morning Express Train
o. New Jersey Railroad for Baltimore and
1856 P, ID. New York Night EXP.
(Sundsys exceptedl. Stops at HOrnersville
ll-0S 2. NJ, intersecting with the $50 P. NJ.
train from punkirk. and arrives in New Yors
at 1910 P. NJ.
Il,2o P. N. Cincinnati Express,
(Sundays exceptedJ Stops at Susquehanna IA:
A. NJ. (Bkft): Turner'S LS7 P. NJ. (Dinel, and
arrives in New York at SIS P. N. Connects a
Elmira with Northern Central Railway for Har.
risburg Philadelphia, Baltimore. Washington
and points Soutn; and at New York with AT
ternoon Trains and Steamers for Boston anC
New England Cities.
Only One Train East on Sunday, leaving Buff
falo at235 P NJ and reaching New York a
7.40A A NJ.
BosroS M NEw ENGLAND PASSENGERS, with
their baggage. are transferred free ofehar0e il
New York.
RS-To pleasure travellers the line of the Erii
Railway presents many objects of interest. pas.
sing through the beautiful valleys of the Che
mung, Susquehanns, Delaware and hamapt
rivers, an ever-ehanging panorama Of nature
beauties commands attention.
The best Ventilated and most Luxuriou
Sleeping Coaches HS-IN THE WOkLDNi
accompany all night trains on this railway.
Baggage Checked Through,
And fare akrays as log as By any other Route
TASK for TICKETS VIA ERIE RAILWAY
Which can be obtained at all Principal Tickle
Offices in the West and South-West.
fl. RIDDLE. WIN. R. BARR.
Gen. Sup't. GenI Pass. Az
May q 1s6S-tf
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WewilI send to Agents free Of charge,


For n hub of 80. and SS.-l doz. good
linen Shirt Fronts. ! set Solid Gold Studs. All
Wool Cashmere for Pants. Fine white Coun-
terpane. large size; l elegant BalmOral Skirt,
20 yards brown or bleached Sheeting, good quali-
ty. yard wide. I elegant 100 picture Morocco
bound Photo. Album. l double lens Sterescnpe
and II Foreign Views. l silver plated engraved
5 bottle Castor l elegant Silk Fan. with Ivory
or Sandal Wood Frame. feathered edge aud
81 tangled. l Steel Carving Knife and Fork.
very best quality, ivory balanced handle. l
handsome beaded and lined ParasOl, 10 yards
good Print. l very fine Damask Table Cover. :
pair best quality Lsdles' Serge Congress Boots,
l dozen fine Linen Towels. y dozen Rogers'b best
Silver Dessert Forks. l Ladies' large real Mo-
rocco Travelling Bag. ! fancy dress pattern. q
dozen elegant Silver plated engraved Napkin
rings. l dOZ Ladies fne Merino or Cotton stock
ings, Gents heavy chased solid Gold Ring. l DIT.
Ladies high cut RalmoraI Boots. ! eleg ant De-
lane Dress Pattern. | Violin and Bow. in box
complete, set JeEelry. pin. ear drops. and
sleeve buttons.
For a I'll of 80 and SCI black or
eslored Alpaca Dress Pattern, I set Lace Cur
tains. l pair all Wool Blankets, Engraved Sill
yer plated s bottle Revolving Castor. l beauti-
full Writing Desk stlid dold Scarf Pin, 81
yards very hne Cashmere, for Pants and Vest, 1
set Ivory balanced handle Knives with silver
plated FORKS, l elegant Satin Parasol, heavily
beaded and lined with silk ! pair gems Calf
Boots. 80 yards good Print 30 yards good brogn
or bleaehed Shee'ing yard wide or 40 yards.
| 3 yard wide good quality; l ladies' elegant Mo-
rocco Travelling bag. l square Wool shawl, l
/ plain NORWICH ROpiln Dress PATTERN Ia yards
Ldouble width cloth Tor ladies' cloak. Elegant
engraved Silver plated Tea Pot; 3 yards double
width water proof cloth for eloaking.
For a Club fIOO, and SIO.-Irich Me-
rinO or Ihibet Dress pattern. / pair fine Dam
ask Table Cloths ami Napkins to match, l pair
gents French Calf Boots. l heavy. silver plated
engraved lea pitcher. very hne all Wool Cloth
for Ladies' Cloak: ! web very best quality brown
or bleached Sheeting. az yards fine Cashmere
for suit. l elegant POplin Dress pattern. l ele-
CANT English BeTage Dress pattern. l beautiful
English Berage Shawl; l set Ivory balanced
handle Knives and Forks. l ladies or gents. Sill
yer Hunting case Watch. / Bartlett b land. Por-
table Sewing Machine. Splendid Family Bible.
steel eBgrayings, with record and ph utograph
pages. . yards good Hemp Carr citing. good
colOrs, l pair good Marseills Quilt. ! good 8 bar
rel Revolver. l elegant fur muff and cape. lsiu-
gle barrel shot Gun; | Silver plated, engr Lved
8 bottled Revolving Castor. cut glass bottles: ]
very fine Violin and Bow. in case; | set Ivory
balanced Knives and Forks.
PresentsfO for larger Clubs increase in the SAINT
ratio.
end Money by Registered Letter.
Catalogue ofGo0ds sent to any address free.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-09-02

Why are dentists the most unhappy of
men Ans. Because they are often down
in the mouth.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-09-02

So that We are prepared to sell every deserip-
ton Of Dry and Fancy Goods. Silver Plated
Ware. CUTLERY Watches. Albums. JeEelry. sc.
Of better Qualig than any other concern IN The
county for ts UNIFORM price Of
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-09-02
NEW YORK, BOSTON,
AND NEW ENGLAND CITIES.

THIS EXTENDS FROM
Dunkirk to New York 460 Miles,
Buffalo to New York, 423 Miles
Salamanca to New York as Miles
AND IS PROM
~ p to q MILES the SHORTEST ROUTE
All Trains run directly through to New York.
81 . NILES WITHOUT CHANGE OF COACHES.
From and after May 18th. 1858. Trains will
leave in connection with all Western lines. as
follows:
From Dunkirk and Salamanca
By New York time from Union Dspots:
7.30A.M Express Mail, from Dun
kirk. Sundays excepted. Stops at Salamanca
1000 A. NJ. and connects at Hornellsville and
Corning with the L30 A. NJ. Express Mail from
Buffalo. and arrives in New York at 7.4o AN
1925 P. NJ. Lightning Express.
from Salamanca, Sundays excepted. Stops at
Hornellsville 6 l2P.M NJ, (Sup) interesting with
the 235 p. NJ train from Buffalo. and arrives In
New York at 7.40 A. NJ.
$50 p. N. New York Night Exp.
from Dunkirk, Sundays excepted. Stops at
Salamanca I.S NJ. Clean sop. NJ. (Sup.);
Turner's lO.l3 A. u. Bkfl. and arrives in New
YORK at l24OP. M, Connects at Great Bend
with Delaware aekawanna and Western Rail-
way for Scranton. Trenton and Philadelphia,
and At New York with Afternoon Trains and
Steamers for Boston and New England Cities.
$50 P. NJ. Cincinnati Express,
From Dunkirk. Sundays excepted). Stops at
Salamanca ll.55 =. NJ and connects at Hor-
nelIsville with the Hop. NJ. train from Bufa-
10, arriving IN New York 3.55 P NJ.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-09-02
Our Commission to Agents

Exceed those Of every other establishment Of
the kind-proOf Of this can be found IN cOmpa-
ring our premiums with those of others FOR
CLUBS OF TIE SANE SIZE. in addition 70 which
we claim to give better goods Of the same char
acter.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-09-02
ONE DOLLAR FOR EACH ARTICLE

- The best Of Boston and New York refer
enees given as to the reliability Of our house,
and that our business is conductedin the fairest
and most legitimate manner possible. and that
we give greater value for the money than can be
obtained in any other way.
All Goods damaged or broken in transporta-
ton replaced without charge.
Is Checks describing articles sold sent to
ageI Is in Clubs at IA es mentioned below. We
guarantee every article to cost lsss than il
bought at any Boston or sew York House,
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-09-02
THE SUCCESS
A p
IN TRADE.
AMOUNTING TO NEARLY 500, 900,

Srhat in order to supply thedrmand oecasiOned
by our constantly Increasing patronage. we have
recently made importations Tor the fall trade.
direct from European Manufacturer
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-09-02

JULIUS KING.

WARREN March y, loocs
This cert;fes that I have had opportunity Of
seeing an actual test Of the "fre proof qualities
Of Plastic Slate Roofing, and haven no hesitation
in prenouncing it fire proof and would insure
buildings covered with it accordingly, which
amounts to = saving Of 10 per cent. on isolated
buildings. ALBERT WATSON,
Insurance Agent,
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-09-02

The following is from report Of Farmers Club.
Oct. Il. In answer to question by K. z. Trowes,
Of Watxburgh. Pa Am I TO understand that
in the opinion otthe Farmers Club, the Plastic
Slate Roofing Is q better and more durable root
than good shingles?" Ans. by Club-"1es sir.
more durable than the best Cypress from the
Dismal Swamp. which has been known to last
100 years. What kind of wood can be as dura-
bic Gsstanef For such the Plastic slate be-
comes, hard and firm as the Slate from the quar-
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-09-02
GOODS!

We shall aim to keep such goods as will attract
the trade, and knowing that people nova days
90 where they are best pleased. and can buy
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-09-02

Our store building. corner of Main and Frank
lin streets. Is 8 tin root. but was so leEky as to
be very unsatisfactory. bat was made perfectly
tight by the application of Plastic Slate.
ANDERSON d RUPP.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-09-02

which was put on in the fall Of 1866. and take
pleasure in saying that It has given perfect sat
iGfaetion. 1t has passed two winters without
showing any effects Of frost. does not crack. and
As far as / am able TO judge. princess durabili-
~. Ih6ye also used the cement IN stopping
leaks in my tin roof with good success
i. ]. IDDINGS,
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-09-02

Ny house on Washington Avenue. formerly
owned by Jacob II. Baldwin, has the Oldest
Plastic Slate roofin town. Come and see It andI
think you rEili agree with me that you would not
exchangaitf for the best shingie roof in town.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-09-02
W.RrrN- March 16. 1853.

WARREN, March To- 1905.
We the undersigned have made use Of Plastic
Slate tor roohhg parposeS. and take pleasure in
saying that II makes a satisfactory roof.
81. c. BELDIN, q. Hunt.
4 WARD, PACKARD, Hull 4 Co.
T.. \. STONE, JAMEsoN 4 WHEELKR,
S. L. FIREMAN.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-09-02

lam fully prepared with the best material.
and shall give my exclusive attention te1the
suDplyinE Of this roofing. and all work wil be
done under my Y supervision; believing in
the cid maxim that" he who BY the plough would
thrive. himself must either hold ordriyeo
S. PARISH
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-07-27
E. Fl. BEAL'S STABLES
Bakersfield, VT.

Columbus is so well known in Franklin Coun-
ty that it is hardly necessary to say word eff
his value to farmers who wish to raise valuable
Colts were as universally known as trotters. He
Colts stand vety high in New York. He was ac-
knowledged to be the best stallion, and
took he first premium as such. at the West
chester County Far. At the request of many of
the most prominent men of Franklin County VT,
his present owner consented to let i'm and
the present season for Mares. In order to give
entire satisfaction to all of the many friends of
the horse the price has been fixed low The
average height Of his colts is from Is to lG hands
high and weight from 10 to 200 lbs
215-tf ELIAkIAI i. FULLER.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-07-27

ioughs, Atchinson and Blinn, called on
Maj. Austine, who was then command
ing in Burlington, to obtain transporter
ton on their furloughs back to Wash
ington. Mai. Austinc examined their
papers and being found correct an order
of transportation by Maj. Austne en-
dorscd thereon and in due time Atchin-
son and Blinn, were back in Washing
ton. They returned over Long Bridge
with one Of our officers who happened
to be in Washington with a squad of
men for an additional supply of horses.
Weber, came on afterwards and .foutd
pass in the Post Office with which to
return over Long Bridge into Virginia.
He arrived at the regiment only the day
previous to the official announcement of
his and our exchange by Maj. Collens
commanding, and Immediately went on
duty.
Others may have fallen under the
guns of the enemy, or for crimes COM
mitted against discipline, yet each of
tie three served honorably through
their three years term of enlistment,
and ut last accounts were living; Sergt.
Atchinson at Jericho, Charles II. Blinn
at the Weldon House, st. Adams, and
George Wchbcr, Clerk of a County
Court down in reconstructed Texas.
Long may they wave. SYPHoN.
st. Adams, Ju ly %, 1868.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-07-27

MICHIGAN Wool MARKET.-lt is
stated that in Kalamazoo county Mchi
gan, over 100000 pounds of wool have
been bought up this season, the highest
price reported being 40 cents. AT Mount
Clemens, Malcomb county, about 1l5,
coo pounds have been purchased, 3s
cents being the highest price. At Niles,
in Berrien county, 10000 pounds have
been bought at prices ranging from 33
to 80 cents.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-07-27
DANIEL j. STEWARDS ESTATE

VNHE Subscribers, having been appointed by
i the Honorable Probate Court for the District
Of Franklin, Commissioners to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands of all per-
sons, against the estate of Daniel j. Stannard,
late of st. Adams, in said District deceased, and
all claims and demands exhibited in Offset there
TO- do hereby give notice. that, six months from
the sixth day of July, A. D., 1868, are allowed
by said Court, to the creditors of said deceased,
to exhibit and prove their respective claims be-
fore us, and that we will attend to the duties of
our appointment, at the Probate office, in St.
Adams, in said District, on the Goth day of
August and December, A. D., 1865 from 10
o'clock III the forenoon, till o'clock in the after
noon, on each of said days.
LULIUS D. SMITH, Commits
j. WHEELER BARNES ( soners.
Dated at st. Adams, this 9th day of july A.
D., 1868.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-07-27
ID APER and Linen Cuffs, large assortment,
at WIN. n. SMITH x Co.'S
8 8 8 8

TNO THE WORKING CLASS. Farmers, Me-
l. chanics, Ladies', and everybody. / am now
prepared to furnish you with constant employ
ment at your homes-the whole of your time, or
and profitable. Fifty cents to So per evening is
easily earned by persons of either sex, and the
boys and girls earn nearly as much as men.
Great Inducements are offered those who will de-
vote their whole time to the business, and, that
every person who secs this notice may send me
their address and test the business for them
selves, make the following unparalleled offer:
To all who are not well satisfied with the bust
writing me. Full particulars, directions, &C.,
sent free. A sample will be sent by mail to all
who send 10 cents. Address L. 9. ALLEN,
2l4-lm Augusta, Maine.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-07-27

E@}@ If anything looks more dirty and
disgusting than a coat covered with dand-
ruff, it is certainly not known to mod
ern society. "Barrett's Vegetable Hair
Restorative' will cffectually eradicate
dandruffin single thorough applica-
ton. TO this valuable preparation was
awarded the only prize medal ever be-
slowed on any compound for the hair
Poughheepsio Press.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-07-27

NOR SAI.E.--A pleasantly located residence
Il in st. Adams, with one or two acres of
land, as may be desired. Twelve good rooms,
celler cistern, excellent well Of water, house
and barn nearly new. Apple, pear, plum, and
cherry trees partly in bearing, of best varieties,
Also grape vines, etc The cheapest place in
town at the price asked. Terms very easy
Foo further particulars, enquire at the Tran
SCRIPT Office. 2l5-tb.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-07-27

Ne3s~ j. w. Hornor, Of Parkersburg,
West Va, says that DR.. II. Anders'
Iodine Water cured him of Scrofula.
He had 81 running Ulcers when he
commenced taking the medicine. Per-
sons afflicted should make noto of this,
and send to j. p. Dinsmore, 36 Dey st. +,
New York, for a circular concerning
this remarkable remedy.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-07-27
Lake Street, st. Adams, Vermont.
Notice to Farmers.

NOR SALE by the subscriber. the latest inn
Il proved lightcst draught and best Moving
Machines in the world, and the new and latest
improved Horse Hay Rake, Manufactured by the
Knifien Moving Machine Co., Worcester, Mass.
| will supply all extras necessary to repair said
Machines. All wanting Machines will do well to
call and examine the Machinery before purchas
ing any other.
n. p. Leach. of Sheldon, is authorized to re-
cevc orders for the above Machines
GEO. W. KlDDER.
Swanton. May Goth 1868. 2lS-2ms
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-07-27
Phoenix Mutual Life insurance Co..,
OF HARTFORD. CONN.

Afavorable opportunity is presented to enor-
getic and reliable business men who can devote
their entire time to the business, to represent
this old, staunch, and most successful Lie Com
pany, in unoccupied territory in the State of
Vermont. The many popular features peculiar
to the Phoenix Mutual, and the great advantages
it offers to the insuring public-lts free dom from
restrictions on travel and. occupation--its non
forfeitabe policies its liberal premium system
the economy OF the manag, ment, and its large
annual dividends, render it the most profitable
Company to Agents DESTROYS of realizing hand
some competency by their enterprise and ener-
gy Apply to c. l.. BABCOCK,
State Agent Phoenix Mutual Life Ins. Co.
d6-tf Union Block, Rutland, Vt.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-07-27

Ee75@ The wife of Socrates was said to
be great scold. Had her husband fur
nished her with Renne's Pain-Killing
Magic Oil to cure painful toothache
and headache, she would, no doubt,
have been one of the best women ofthat
age.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-07-27

As8g@ My wife's choice, and the whole
family prefer it. Mrs. S. A. Aliens I'M
proved new style Hair Restorer or
Dressing, Gn one bottle.) Every Drug
gist sells it. Price One Dollar.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-07-27
Political


The Union Republican voters of
Grand Isle County are requested to meet
at the Court House in North Hero on
Saturday, August Is. 1868, at II o'clock,
A. NJ, to nominate Senator and
County Officers for the year ensuing.
II. III. REYNOLDS,
! !: Il Il. f HIV"1SHT' Committee.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-07-27

The excellent American Organ, man
ufactured by S. ID. q III. w. Smith,
Boston, used at the late convention, de-
serves an especial notice, large double
banked instrument of IA stops, whose
heavy sub-bass notes were distinctly
heard above the whole chorus of $50
voices, while accompanying the recita-
tives in the oratorios, the, the effect of
the soft stops and tremolo were very
striking. We notice that the use of
these beautiful instruments is beginning
to be appreciated by musical societies in
the larger cities Huntington Free Press.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-07-27

SAVE YOUR DoCToR's BILLs,-When
DIR. Wister's Balsam of Wild Cherry
will cure coughs, colds, bleeding at the
lungs, and arrest the fell destroyer, Con-
sumption, it does more than most ply
sicians can do. The use of single bot
tie, costing one dollar will satisfy the
further for the required aid.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-07-27
Swanton. May Goth.
A GENTS WANTED FOR THE

n
LIFE OF GEN. U. S. GRANT.
BY Hon. Henry c, Deming. The only ,cork Of
the Kind issued u,der the sanction and by the az
Mordy Of Grant himsGf The author is well
known as one of the most brilliant writer's and
eloquent orators in the country. Agents will
find this of the most intensely interesting
biographies ever published III America, and will
meet with a ready sale. For particulars, address
S. $. SCRANTON Il CO., l26 Asylum Street.
Hartford, CT. 2l2-4w
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-07-27

TINIIIS celebrated trotting stallion will serve
L mares the present season at
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-07-27
New Auction, Commission,
RETAIL STORE
ON LAKE STREET.

TINIIE Undersigned has opened an auction and
l. Commission Store
D h SC0L LIS NEW BLOC X =,
ON l. KE STR EFT.
Where may be found large Stock of Goods
Of all descritioIs
Such as
Prints, Dclaines, Crockely Plated Goods, Glass
Ware &C., which will be sold 20 per cent. lower
than at other establishments in town.
Table Linens, Counter Panes and Diaper
Wire all purchased at Stewards in New York.
Auction sales every Tuesday and Saturday
evenings.
All kinds of household goods will be bought,
or taken for sale on commission
ROBERT KINGSLEY.
81 d&wtt Julyl5,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-03-26
A REMARKAuLG DISCOVERY IN
KANSAS.

[. AtNelawaka 10 Kansas, in digging n
well picres olcharcd timber were fonrd
at he depth ofsixiy feet The Alclin
son Pq,riot says they were embedded 10
a bed Of earth formed Of clOy mixed
with amoo,h sand ond gayel Between
the surface Of tie earth and these de-
posts the workman had TO dig through
beds Of cIRy of the closes: texture sod
hardest compacIion, as well as layers oil
llmestoOes.
One Of these prcts OF timber shows
evidence that cannot be doubted Of hay-
linz been cut with o sharp instrument -
This was found al a dep,h Of sixty.two
feet. 1t, as we'll as some other pieces
is well preserved, and tells its own con
vincing, yet brisl story Of former PEG.
pie aud former ciyiliz ton.
But The end is not yet. The workmeo,
in their aborious progress. have reached
depth Of seventy feet, and are digging
through a stratum OF black loan of
soil possessing al the elements of frrIli-
y, and which was dry land before the
waters drlugcd il and swept over it as
with the bosom OF destruction,
10 This Ioom--thts original surface Of
bic sartb ii We dare hazzTd snch an
expression. have been found the roots Of
the trees which grew aud 0ourishcd in
the virgin soil; troes and shtubbrry
which spread their foliage, ond bore
their fruit ages ard tens Of ages before
The era a. which Prolane history begins
lis re tom.