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A PRESS DINNER" Mine host" Of the
Ballard House served up rare dinner to
"the Press I" on Saturday afternoon. Re-
representatives. of the Wing, Enquirer, EUe-
ming Neaus, and Dispatch were in attend
ance, and, with genial host, a Widespread
board, and rare old wines, they easily man
aged to while away two hours at table. A
running fire of small talk and anecdote was
kept up; then toasts were drunk. and
none with such hearty goodwill as that to
John P. Ballard.
Mr.. Ballard is a prince among hotel keep
ers:a jovial landlord; an old Virginia
gentleman. s-sEs S. = 2
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+ H +
THE CHICAGO CoNvENTIoN.-The Repub-
lican State Executive Committee, at q meet
ing on Friday appointed the following dele
gates to. the Chicago Convention E .Esa
Fourth District.-Judge Alexander Rives
and Williams C. Wickham. a
/ Fifth District.-Andrew Washburne, of
Richmond .ys'HH asa: t -
Seventh Distict.-R. M. Manly, of Rich
mond.. ss;z.l 81 zsfs4 xszss s,ssf So tEezs
/ These appointments were made to fill va
cancies caused by designations. Judge
Bond, delegate at large, and Messrs. Wash
burne and Manly, will hardlybe able to at
tend. DR.. Sharp, delegate at large, and
Colonel P. A. Davis, Lieutenant II. s. Mer-
rill, and ]. P. Stone, appointed by the Sol
diers' and Sailors Convention, expected to
leave on the train Saturday night.
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MAGISTRATES CouRT.-Present George
Chahoon, Esq, Mayor: A. 7. PEBBLES, vii
liam Cammack, H. NJ. CASTOR, and James
Malone, Aldermen. ~ - .
In this court, Saturday, Aaron Carter
(negro), indicted for petit larceny, was ar
raigned. Hewas found not guilty, and dis
charged.
Henry Smith (negro), for petit larceny,
was found not guilty, and discharged.
After certifying to various accounts, and
ordering the same to be paid, the court adj
Journed until the next term in course.
The court set aside the verdict regarding
Lewis Sampson (colored) who was indicted
jointly with Herman Schwartz (white)
for an affray in the public streets. 1t will
be recollected that both were found guilty
and fined $40 each, with costs Of prosecu-
tion. Schwartz was ordered to pay thefne
assessed against him, with costs, and aolle
pro$eqai was entered in the case, Of samp-
son.
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UNION Society CELEBRATIoN.--We re-
turn thanks to the Union Society of Hamp-
den Sidney College for an invitation to at
tend their anniversary celebration, which
takes place ON the l1th of June. The ju-
nior orators are J. v. Ryals, of Virginia,
and W. M. Atkinson, of Texas; L. B.
Turnbull, of Maryland, valedictorian.
The medal will be presented by w M.
Thornton, Of Virginia, to L. B. Johnston,
also of this State. The Committee of Ar
rangements is composed Of j. R. Thorn
ton, J. L. Lipscomb, James A. Lyle,
r.. H. Ligon, G. R. Bishop, NJ. w. Jones,
and John Richardson. ~
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THE ISAAC BELL.-The splendid new
steamer Isaac Bell is expected to reach
Richmond, from New York, this morning.
It is announced that Mayor Hoffman, Of
New York P. B. Sweeney, City Chamber
lain Hon. JAS 7. Brady; Thurlow Weed,
Of the Commercial Advertiser; j. e.. Ben
nett and Mr.. Glenn, Of the Herald; and
General Rufus Ingalls,, will be among the
passengers on this trialtrip.
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MANCHESTER ITEMS Samuel Johnson
and William Robinson, Richmond negroes,
were arrested and tried in Manchester or
Saturday, before Justices Morgan, Moody,
and Gentry, for stealing chickens, and sent
on to the grand jury term of the County
Court. .ssg fs1s4 I
The important question Of the fence law,
as it affects the citizens of Manchester, has
been postponed till the fall term Of the Cir
emit Court,
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sIJ1frTER KESORTS,
YXIARM SPRINGS, BATH COUNTY
wv yA.-CHAEGE OF PKOPRIETORS,--


VKTARM SPRINGS, BATH COUNTY, a
wv yA.--CHANGE OF PRoPRIEToRS.
Having recently assumed the proprtet0 et0rshtp0f ths
old and fashionable wateringpIaee, and cosrplefed
our arrangements for the ol y1sitgra
we now solicit the patronage OF the public. Every
effort lns been made TO restore 70 this estsbisIs
ment It's former reputation. The remedial proper
ties OF the waters have been slctetly nSesfed IN
the numbers who have been relieved or HheumAtlc,
Gouty, and other Affections, while the lnxuzy OF
the Baths when once enjoyed can never be forget
zen Persons desirous to have full information
concerning the character Of The watofs may cou.s
suit our circular, which viii be sent 70 them, pn
application, free Of postage.
Nc pledge ourselves thpt tsour table shall not be-
inferior TO any kept either In city or country The
name OF our manager s sufficient 70 insure gocd
living. ft
and Stanton to Millboro' depot, or the Virginia
Central railroad, where line OF stsgcs connects
with the trains, enabling passengers 20 reach fne
Springs the same day after leaving Klcffaond.
Lynchburg, Washington, or Baltimore. sz.%
RATES or BoAHD Per day. $40 per week,
30 p'' A0A;o ;pola.RRSSELE ARM Z EEyEgcostaE
Major PETER II. cWooDwARD, Manager.
May L 1868. my -
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RoBBERY.-On. Friday night the grocery
and feed store of Z. Powers, on Main street
near the Old Market, was robbed Of about
40a pounds of bacon. As there were no
marks Of violent entry about the doors and
windows, it is supposed that the robber or
robbers must have been shut up in the
store. Exit was effected Through the office
window, ON Main street. Howthe meat was
got ont is mystery, especially as there was
private watchman on the premises. s;e
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BARN BURSr- HEAVY Loss.-Persons
from New Kent bring intelligence Of the
burning of q barn at Hampstead. belonging
to the estate of Henry Webb, on Monday
night. Loss in grain, agricultural imple-
ments, &c., about $4,000. 1t is supposed
that the fire was started by some negroes
who are charged with stealing three barrels
Of corn from the barn on the same night.
The stolen grain was recovered, and the
suspected ineendiaries and thieves are now
lodged in the county jail. sfefea,s sa5e /
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LOCAL MATTERS.

TRIAL OF Mr.. DAvIs.-It is now stated
on good authority that Chief Justice Chase
has positively decided to proceed with the
trial of Jefferson Davis on the Sd Of June.
The United States Circuit Court has ad-
journed to that date. @ ss E 80
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LIST OF UNAVAILABLE LETTERS REMAIN
ING IN THE RICHMOND P0sT- OFFICE MAY
lS.-W. .Minnegcrode, fredericksburg, Va;
Mrs, S. p. Sail, Richmond, Ya.; Miss
Pinkie Owens, DR.. William Doran, Rich
mond, Va; Mrs. Indiana E. Quarles,
Brooklyn, N. Y; C. s. Tells, Augusta, Ga;
Mrs. Jane Lee, Washington, D.. c.; Colonel
John d. Munford, williamsburg, Va; Hen
ry Carter, - IL 80
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JuDGEBURNH4M's CoGRT.-Tle regular
term of this court will commence to-day. j
The grand jury viii meet at 10 o'clock pre-,
icisely. All parties summoned are required
to be in attendance at that hour.
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i UNITED STATES INcoME TAx.-This tax,
levied by the Federal Government, is re-
auired to be- paid on or before the 24sh OF
Nav. As next Sunday is the 24th, parties
interested viii see that the tazes must she.
paid this week, or they viii suffer the
penalty for delinquency.
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AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

Purchasers Of Real Estate sold betDeen the first
day Of January aud The first day Of July pay the
tares thereon for the current year. sgg3
SAMPSON JONES, JR., 4 co. will sell at To-.
O'Clock q well-assorted stock OF groceries,
wines, liquors, etc. r ..s
GRUBBS Il WILLIAMS will sell at S O'Clock q
neat brick dwelling on the west side of Fourth
street between Duval and Baker s'sa
GODDIN will sell the assets of
Wellington Goddin, James L. Apperson, God
din 4 Apperson. and of Harrison, Goddin &
Apperson, consisting Of valuable real estate
in Richmond, Manchester, Henrico county,
and elsewhere together with stocks, bonds, &c.
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ASorHER RoBBERY.-The Office Of the
Virginia Towing Company was entered on
Friday night and robbed Of lot Of iron
weights, &c. Three little. negroes were ar
rested as implicated in the affair. $50.
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/ CIVIL APPOINTMENTS General Schofeld
on Saturday made the following civil ap-
pointments (: cas- .s.sT E
| Joseph Culley, constable Norfolk city,
vice Il. X. Taylor.
It. S. .Nelligar, constable Norfolk city,
vice John Forsyth. q { ~
William Dillard, commissioner Of reye-
nue. Surry county, vice Burt, failed to
qualify.
r.. J. Boutwell,, constable fourth district
of.Frederick county vice Murray, resigned.
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/. LONDON SocIETY.-The May No. Of this
popular English monthly is received from
Turner.
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Eg- WIN. u. IsAACs & CO., BANKERS,
CORNER OF MAIN AND FOURTEENTH STREETS,
RICHMOND, dealers in COIN, BONDS, STOCKS,
BANK NOTES, COMMERCIAL PAPER, and
NEGOTIATE LOANS ~ - s4a 1s afss1 <ass sGifs1
BILLS OF EXCHANGE drawn at sight or on
time, In sums to suit purchasers, on most reliable
houses In ENGLAND, IRELAND, SCOTLAND,
FRANCE, GERMANY,-SW SWITZERLAND, d, BEL
GUM, HOLLAND, SWEDEN, and NORWAY.
DEPOSITS received subject to check at sight, or
CERTIFICATES issued for same. -.,egs
COLLECTIONS made on all accessible points In
the United States, Canadas, and Europe.
REVENUE STAMPS sold NJ liberal discount.
NH es-Sifi -g.s s4eSG
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SUPREME Court OF sAPPEALs-ALL THE
JUDGES PRESENT in this court ON Satur-
day the case Of Rhett Us. Mason, upon an
appeal from decree pronounced in the
District Court Of Fredericksburg, was deci-
ded in favor of the plaintiff, the decree of
the lower court being reversed.
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/ The hersapberrys is delicious, but precari-s
Qua. The purple mulberry israre and yaiua-
bic as aSable fruit in Europe, but q has - no
footing Jet in our markets. hst Sc ~
/ A good and well filed garden is neces
ssry part OF every farm: it is store
house a supplies, without which the table
expenses for the family viii be double, ana
Is as NECESSARY to health and comfort as 10
economy. The farmer has land the means,
the labor, the implements, andsthe habits,
needed Tor its easy culture and no part of
thesfarm will yield o gfeater profit than
thsgarden; and dsmost Of the berries named
shpnld have % place in it's But unless the
fascrabis ditions exist coajeMtly or an
infsrest amounting To enthusiasm ig IN
spired aas thseuatisa faPs come paFtisa-
lar 5fnit, nestbasos the Derrick eones Fith- ill
In She scope Of this writer's views as q
specially fiat Will pay the general famer
to make q business Of cnltiyating.
Az soa market SQS vegetable productions
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RELEASED. The schooner Lucy D., Ii
belled on Friday by the United States Mar
shall, was on Saturday released.
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| RE-ApPoINTED.-Dr. Mills, City Ser
geant, on Saturday reappointed Henry I.
Anderson as Deputy Sergeant. Mr.. Ander-
son qualified before the Hastings Court by
taking the oath of office, the anti-duelling
oath, and the oath to support the lGonstitu-
ton of the United States. a
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-: nAKER,s pREMIuM RITTERs.-Y

xs-BAKER'S PREMIUM BITTERS.-WeI
csp saw with the utmost confidence that BAKERtSl
PREMIUM BITTERS. manufactured by 4. Baker,
Of Richmond city, has become tile most popular
medicine of the day. AS an evidence of that fact
the proprietor has been furnished with upwards Of
100 certificates from the citizens of Richmond and;
the adjoining counties, where 1t has made most;
remarkable cures of Dyspepsia, Nervous Head
ache OF long standing; also Ague and Fever,
COLES, Cholera Morbus, Heartburn, Dysen:sry,
ani summer COMPLAINTS The great confidence
created in the healing power or this medicine Is!
that some OF the aboye-diseased patients testified
they had been given up by thcirrcgular physicians
Some Of the most eminent physicians in the State
Of Virginia are using it In their regular practice
and good many of them will not be without 1t In
their own families. This is what we call popular
medicine, with so much home testimony. We are
told they are invaluable with languid and debil-
,atcd females, and Will give tone and strength to
the whole system. We call the attention Of the
public to so valuable medicine should they be In
need. ~
TO be had Of all druggists everywhere. Orders
filled by addressing E. BAKER, s4
mv5-sm box 500, Richmond Va.
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ESOR RENT, the BRICK DWEEL-Ass
II ING on tho west side OF Third betwecnl Lia
Clay and Leigh streets, containing ten roonIs Re-
Gently occupied by Mrs. Pace. Applyto J, &
my2-6t j. l.. APPERSON.
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coMRTHINa NEW sE' 9UBNER,s,
~ uN Main street. pyH !
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rs-W. n. WORTHINGTON, s'sssss - :,
MEMBER NEW YORK STOCK EXcnANGE,--~
BANKER AND BROKER, ziEl !, F

BANKER AND BROKER, t4f44 E
IS WALL STREET. NEW YeRK.sSc
Particular attention paid to the purchase and
sale of STOCKS, BONDS, GOLD, AND EX-
CHANGE. -ss-gtE.se=
Deposits received subject to sight draft and fonr
per cent interest allowed on daily balances.
REFERENCES: f-.7 es8.4o,t. ~
Ward & CO.. New York: William Lamb, ESQ,
President First National Bank, Norfolk, Va;
Gmth, Fisher X Hardy, New York; Lancaster
Co., Richmond, Va, James Punnett, Esq, Presi-
dent Bank Of America, n. Y; L. Worth, Esq,
President American Exchange Bank, sNsssY.;
Brown, Lancaster i Co, Baltimore, Md.
NH SIN Ety = II t8 s5
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Eg gP0UDRETTE.-ro rAsMERs and PLANT;
r, ms .ls article Is recommended as the best FER
an'iHER known for corn, cotton, tobacco and
,s mse,ables 1t is more extcnsftely used IN Europe
s 4 ASIA Than all others combined, ard Is extern
, n.is used In the nerthern States. Made from the
pa t SOIL, dead animals, and otfaf from the city Of
,' Ninohd, properly deodorized and made inodor-
s anu believed TO he equal, if not superiors 10
~" ~. MADE in the United States. Packed In sttong
,~ nasfeis, and soldat only TWENTY DOLLARS per
M a' delivered In any part Of the city taithoNt er-
ANIMAL COMPOST, &sss q sssass
,n1 upefior article for wheat, clover,
land. fN fs fp fAs'S-sps p>sp'.sss1 s.ee
'ehd Tor q circular. Address ~. ~-1s s. = ssg
syINeENFsB sBARGAAIl, = "a &
NH, corner Tenth street and basin hatEs.s "a
nS-sm 80 Richmond. Yasrf
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NesAuS
aud numerous other goods which have been bought
ut the Elate bankrupt sales. Everything that Is
in store will be sold to give satisfaction. None
should fail to pay avist and secure some of those
very cheap goods ut the store No. l5as Main street,
opposite Palmer& Il Son. 1.t -. So. ,,.es.s'1 -
my IA y sYsgyxsg ! ~ JOSEPH ,SIRAuSE.
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AMERIcA AGAINST ENaY.ANu-s3 =
nHnahkicAN n C cOMPASY TOILET SoAPS-s
pp,u,SEi, GLYCERINE,s BeUQUET, AND
These pop,,,ar 81, are m naaie from fi,a
a",cest ra", materials, very richly perfanea war
,a~ sa not only equal but superior TO the EngIis
IN hty per cent. cheaper. sFhey are snpessedt6E
toilet soaps in this market 80 wel
The ,. at since their introdacti tiae de,e and Tor
,u,.d vt ias fallen or fully ene-laif. Mnnafscss
Hy ny hs3z ,saysssss AsSE gaAs4 ssSS s1ssa e =
;, xo,,, McKEONE,. .YAR. .HAAGEN. .k.Cn., 80 -
SUI front street. PAilaAelp hias. 10 RssesaSr
street New YorK. 80 np q lgebbsWx lS,n#
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q. N2sssk AsssgE a9feta Fsss5,t SsygffSz
VOL. X.KXIV.

so sgE slgsEat.g k.ga ssEysl8 y
-ass ssss No. ASA MAIN STREET. lr$aa LII
ls&t1}9 8.ga9fG 81 ggf
ask the citiaens Of Richmond and the peopieo,
the country to oall without fail and supply them.
selves withthe = y = 2 '@-'.9a' : 49,. =
GREAT BARGAINS OFFERED BELOW,
which I have bought at the late bankrup. sales
at less tlisn nifty cents in the dollar: -,
Ladies' SILK LACE sHAWLs, cost $s to $40,
- Will be sold at %. 10 sT3srg-s sesgasg-ss -
LADIES' SILK drTs at s7s so,5 and 7sc.-cosi
twice the money;
Misscssand chAdren,s SILK MITs at &C., worth
4sgt &c. sseissf sGs,82 2sass sszi .rzses y E.A
,Double-width MozAMBIQUEi j at ssc., cheap al
.ss 27sc.-all colors .a' 'tt ss's q ~ -
.ALL-WOOI. DELAINE at s7sc.,. worth soc.;;
Beautiful HIGmY col oRED DRESS SILKS,
for wedding or party dresses, from $l.s7s up
The best I,adies' KID GLOVES at $l.25, selling
everywhere at $2;sgss ~ .s28E Tt'a g
Ladies', Misses, and Children,s HOSE at l23 and
1850. q zFsss - sg 80 Z. sa fS 80
Ladies', Misses,.s and Children,s GLOVES at i2s
and75c.i @g55+a. 81 sS8sEG3
Ladies' HaNDKERcHIEFs at 10, lss, and 25c.-
ttszs very cbeap;s p:s' Ezssa'F t'sf.s5~7S y
CRASH ToWELING at lasc., worth leac. -,
WHITE cAMBRIC@ CHECK and SWISS MUS
LINles,E2s5 szssa and dsoc,;;;; EgfSN
FRENCH WHALEBONE CoRsETS at $l,;,-w
4 large lot Of DRESS PoPLINs, Ut 1ssc.., worth
JAcoNET LAWN, yard wide, small figured ''at
!. &c.; y 80 q ~
Fine BLACK ,JAcoNET LAWN for morning
s'ssa dresses, ut 1esc.. cheap at 25c.; "a
RICH-COLoR CREPE MERETTEs at a7ac.,
worth eoc. :; $50 = - s
The BEST QUALITY BLACK .TAa1ARTINEsa at
1000 boxes GENTS, COLLARS, 6 III loc. box, wort,
sg 2sc.;ra hrs is1s--s5&T # #{lts.
200 dozen BLACK AND WHITE sPooLs, 200
yards, four at 25c.1 &ea
IRISH LINEN at s7a So 90, and astonishing
ssSESsly low; * = $3.50. @ss3s, g
LINEN BosoSs at rs, 81, and soc.-wortt twice
the money; rs = 49,
BED-TICK at l2ac. --.---.--..=----
HICKORY sHIRTING sTRIPE,si2ac.
APRON CHECKS, l2ac.;
BROWN ana BLEACHED COTTON, l2sc.;
Two-YARD-WIDE LINEN TABLE DAAiAsK
from s23 to 75c.; 80 80 -7ta 1'a 20
sHEETING, PILLOW-CAsE. MUSLIN, BRIL-
- LIANTS, BLACK, AND COL oRED, ,ALPA-
sa'sCA.. GRENADINES, RICH WORKED
~, BANDS, &C., at less than New York prices; !;
KENTUCKYJEANs for men and boys, at 2oc.,
worth soc.t;; 20 : ST ~,
sATINETS, TWEEDs, CAsSIiEREs, ! &C.
$500 ut such low prices as to please. the hardest
customer; ~ ? I. .,s !. { 80 sstssgs =, t -
AHEAVY SHEETING at lsc.; sa.-a I! s So
HOOP so, co, 76c., and 81, worth sl.5o !;
BALMoRAL. SKIRTS, $l.2s-cheap at Sc;
LACE CURTAINS, FOR WINDOWS, a. 1half
~ their value; q = Ss.s.z,as.e 8 a
aud numerous other goods which have been bought
ut the late bankrupt sales. Everything that Is
in store viii be sold to give satisfaction. None
should failto pay asvist and secure sonc,of those
very cheap goods Mt the store No. 15as Main street,
1-&t xxi .s@ts ttss
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iyNTANTED IMMEDIATELY, o GOOD.
wv PRACTICAL TANNER One who ID tho
roughly acquainted with the bnsiness and capable
of taking charge of yard can get permanent
Address HENRY HILL & CO.,
my l2-st box % Culpeper Courthouse, Va.
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SHIPPING.


STEAMER ELLIE KNIGHT, ,aa@EIi 4
~ FOR BALTIMORE, win leave her -
wharf on TUESDAY the 18TH instant, &C 'ciock
A.. nj. Freight received up to 7o,clock Monday. -
I HARYEYs & WILLIAMS, Agents.
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An INQUIRY.

T ~ For the Dispatch.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-22
The Planet Jupiter.

The chief arguments for the habituality of
Jupiter are founded on his enormous magni-
tude and the magnifcence of the system
which circles around him. Il seems difficult
to imagine that so grand an orb has been crea-
ted for no special purpose, and it is equally
difficult to conceive what purpose Jupiter can
be said to fulfil unless he is the abode of liv-
ing creatures. He is, indeed, an object of
wonder and admiration to our astronomers;
but the mind must be singularly constituted
which can accept the view that Jupiter was
constructed for no other end. When every
object around us suffices to exhibit the om-
impotence of the Creator, we require no such
evidence as is afforded by globe exceeding
the earth 300 times and more in volume.
The light afforded to us by Jupiter is so in
significant, also, that VIC cannot suppose him
to have been created for no other purpose
than to supply it. His influence iu swaying
the planetary motions is important, and he
also appears to have noteworthy influence
on the suns atmosphere but neither in
fuence seems necessary to the well being of
the inhabitants of the earth. Thus we ap-
pear forced to concede that Jupiter has been
constructed to be the abode Of living crea-
lures.
The enormous volume Of Jupiter is in part
inhabitants of Jupiter is concerned-by the
small density of the planet, insomuch that the
attraction Of gravity at his surface is not so
much greater than terrestrial gravity as might
be supposed. Yet it exceeds the latter more
than two-fold; so that the weight of an in
habitant of our earth would be increased in
about the same proportion if he were removed
to Jupiter as it would be diminished if he
were removed to Mars. The lightest men on
earth would find themselves as unwieldy as
our Lam berts and Bantings if they were
placed on Jupiter's surface. We are com-
PEELED to recognize in this circumstance Pc
culiarity which would render Jupiter unfit
for beings constituted exactly like the inhab-
itants of earth; but notifications not much
more marked than those which distinguish
the various species of the same genera on
earth, would be sufficient to enable terres-
trial races to endure, without discomfort or
inconvenience, the powerful gravitation ex-
pcrienced by the inhabitants of Jupiter.
The day of Jupiter is less than ours in the
proportion of about two to five, while his year
contains nearly twelve of ours. His axis is
so nearly perpendicular to his orbit that there
are no appreciable seasons on his surface.