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GEQREA.

ATLANTA, February l6.-The report
of the Finance Committee, which has
been investigating the charges OF the
Treasurer against Gov. Bullock, was
made to the House to-day and ordered
to be printed. It declares him guiltiess
Of fraudulent intentions in using the
funds of the State, bnt asserts that be
acted without authority of law. They
recommend a new law defining the du-
ties OF the Governor and Treasurer in
financial matters TO avoid further diff
entity of like nature.
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WEATHER AND RIVERS,

LOUISVILLE, February 17~.-Departed
S. }. Hale, Argonaut, Louisville, Gin
cinnaii and Nick LongwOrih, for New
Orleans.
River falling nine feet seven inches
in the canal. Weather clear and coo.
ST. LOUIS, February l7.-Arrived
Continental and City of Alton. De-
parted Shark and City Of Cairo.
Weather clear and pleasant.
CAIRO, February 17.-DOwn Alaska,
IL p No.; Belle Memphis, : am; Rich
mond, 9 am; Mollie HsmoleLon, pm.
Up Arthur, 7 am Magenta, 6 pm.
The river rose twelve inches.
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since, was arrested in Brooklyn last
night on 3 charge Of highway robbery.
The World prints a ciroumsiantial &C.
count, given to The writer by an officer
TO whom the confession was made by
Chas. JefaIds, who afterward killed
John Walton aud John Matthews, and
Who was himself murdered by 2 fellow
convict AZ SlDg-Sing about q yssr ago
Jeffards' declaration does not Telease
Mrs. Cunningham from the charge Of
completely with his crime.
The ice has broken in the Hudson river
as far as Poughkespsie, half way TO AL
bRny.
BY the aid of Philip Curry Hall, ten.
der in the Hartford jSil, Jesse Alden and
James Lyon, two barglars, escaped last
night.
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RECEPTION OF "OLD PLUFO.

The Washington Republican General
Committee have determined to accord
the Monarch Of Misrule in Tsnnes-
see q public reception upon his arrival
at the national capital. What the na-
ture Of the demonstration will be we
hsve 10 inkling; but we little doubt
that ARNELL, MULLINS and MAYNARD
could, if they would, tell us all about it,
and whether it isn't, after all, n OF
their arrangements to excite a little eclat
f.r the natural successor OF THAD. STE.
VEINS, as BRowNLOW imagines himsslG.
Does the School Fund pay for it
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DIREoT TRADE OUNVENTION.
CHAMRER oF

Memphis, TENs., February 10. 1859.
DIR cfIjz-ns are reminded that the owen
lion held at Norfolk in October las to pro
mole direct nade between that port and Eu
rome. adjourned 10 meet In this city at such
i'm as our Chamoer of Commerce should de-
signate. and they are earnestly invited 10 as
s. mble At this Chamber on Monday, the 22nd
inst. at 3 pm, to adopt such plans and organi,
izations As may best promote the obJectin view,
and uphold the reputation OF our ely as one
OF the foremost Ia the march OF enterprlse and
% opl ess. Remembering that's an impulse our
former conventions gave to every Interest here,
Ican but hope the meeting will be largely at
tended by all classes OF our citizens.
feble W, n, CHERRY, Pfss't,
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NEW ADvERTrsEM'Nrs


WEhave o. hand and offer for sale at TIL
W lowest msrhst prices,
Iee,ooo Lbs. @orit, ,iaes. Shoulders and
Raius.
2o0 sbIs. Mess Pork.
so gbis. Hump Pork.
1 o,o0O f.b-. PORK JowIs.
o Kegs prime L.esfE.ara.
400 Ebls. assorted brandsFlour.
800 Bbis. seed Potatoes.
1000 DOz. IreAh country Eggs.
400 BbIs. MeIasses.
90 Hhds. Sugar.
goo Rags RIO Coffee.
o BbIs. and goo sacks gaIf,
And a complete stock of Groceries.
STANTON & MOORE,
Memphis, February IS, 1860. 500 Front street
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GTGANHC FRAUD.

On q third page there may be read,
this morning, some Of the particulars Of
one Of the most gigantic frauds ever
perpetrated upon the Government-in-
volving so large q sum IS SIS 600, coo.
The names Of the parties implicated in
this transaction, so admirably written up
by our city editor, are, for the present,
withheld, with q view to subserve the
ends Of justice in the arrest and punish
ment Of a few OF the sc0undrels impiics-
ted, and who are yet beyond reach.
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Ordinance.

DEtt Ordained, etc. SECTION l. That there
ID be issued o. the Bonds of the City OF Mem
ph1s nVa hnn1ged thousand dollars IN one
thousand DOL ar bonds, having thirty years 70
run, with coupons attached, AZ six per cent
per anuum, witch bOndsshan be issued by the
Ify Tor the purpose OF funcinG lis cue indebt-
edness, and R6ylng the same.
Sec. 2 The Mayor, after giving ten days no.
tics ia the news papers OF The city Of Memphis
shall hold an election and subIAit TO the quail
fled voters of tie city whether said bonds shall
he ts%ueG, and If approved by a majority Of said
voters, the same shall be 50 issued.
Passed finally, February 10, 1863. Approved
February II, 1868.
). T. SWAYNE, Mayor, pro. tenn.
Attest: l.. r. EIcHARDs, City Register.
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The Nashville Union and american
OF Tuesday says that the Hon. ROBERT
L. CARUTHERs has gone to Washington
to appear as the counsel for the note
holders in the great Bank OF Tennessee
case now pending in the United States
Supreme Court. He ssys he is sanguine
OF an opinion favorable for the note
holders that will rapidly appreciate the
notes 20 par value.
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We advise all voters OF ShClby county
who are not in possession Of certificates,
to call st nee upon Cspt SEARS, Cousty
Registrar, and procure them. We IN
derstsnd that gentleman is prepared to
answer demands OF such a character st
least one day in each week. Citizens
should promptly avail themselves Of this
arraupement.
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MEMPHIS APPEAL
M. FyeRITT TO-NTGHT.

We beg to remind our readers that
Mr.. EvERITT will tonight address the
citizsns Of Memphis, at Odd-Fellows'
Hall, commencing at = O'Clock, pursu-
ant to q request from Msssrs. NELSON,
HARRINGTON and MOoRE. The lsdies
srs particularly invited to be present.
We hope every seat il the house will be
rccnniei.
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NEW ORLEANS.

NEW ORLEANS, February 1.-THE
House continued in session till nearly
midnight on the School Bill, which Was
adopted. It is similar to that Of last
year, except that it Toes not contain the
compulsory education clause.
The House to-day passed a bill loan
ing State bonds to the amount Of $685. 600
10 the Mexican Gulf Canal Company,
the State to take first mortgage.
The Senate Civil Equality Bill also
passed finally. 1t is almost identical
with the one passed last year, but vetoed
by the Governor.
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Nav Rnrh sFarket.

New Rorb sEarEet.
NEW YORK, February I7.-Co!ton heavy ant
A95ac lower. Sa es 900 bales; Uoisnu5 23@
2s1. Southern corn, yellow, 92G93G. Rice dulI
Coffee quiet. sugar firm, I,iand lZjaGl53c
MOlR5-es nrm. Wheat dull aud lG2e wor.
Money aclite during the morning at &c. or
cal, baJin the afternoon tie tone was easter
with ample supply. Prime paper dun at 79yc
Sterling low and irregular. PrIIne otage54c, tol
sixty day; S99hc fot sight, Cola opened al
3jH, and setJleJ 70 54ts.
New Orleans Market.
NEW ORLEANS. February l7-Cotton very IN
settled. AIddIings H~omtnally &c. Sellers re-
lusing those figures. SAFES to-day 100 bales
Receipts 1858. Exports 2l,2. Sterling 4bA. Com.
msrciai 4j4g4Js4. New York s'gl t psr. Flour
afmer. Supreme So 37tsS600, w 81 -, NIX
= 50. Com sCarce at SJc Oats Il IN Al 72g13a
bran firm at 81 u. HsS, light supply, prime SIS
Pork dull al S34 % BtcOu duu at l5ig, lS$ and
Jgc. Lard Gull at AA, ~ adu Z54c. Sugar
clarified Ice. Molskses steady prime 1880
Coffee very firm, stock light; fair lU@ 6, prime
H49lsc.
50. Louis Market.
ST. LOUIS. February I7.-Flour S595. Wheat
81 20 oats b5GtIc Corn NOeizc. DaTiey 81
G225. Rye 81 l "a. Whisky CSC. Pork s83
Bulk meats lS%, lbz and Il. Bacon, li4, IA
ana lSc. Hams is.
Cincinnati Market.
OECGSEATI. February l7-Flour nominal.
Germ 621s5c Oats t78G33 WHISKY &c.
Pork S33. Lard ~. BalE meats and Bacon nom
inaily unci anged. Hams lSSlgH, hat duil
Batter irmer al S3g87c. Egg lS9l9c. Cheese
lS%g22e. Apples - o586. Sugar quiet and hrm.
Conee unchanged and steady.
LOuisVtIse Market.
LOUISVILLE, February F.-Salss 27G lids. OF
Tobacco at fuli rates. Bacon l314, ia and 49,.
Balk meas 1874, I64 and l515s Pork s33.
Lard 20c. Flour s. 75S6. Oats 65957o. Com
58g63. Rye 81 -.
lineage Market.
CHICAGO, February T.-FlourS 81 90. Wheat
81 2Jdl "A. Corn 5955 G5eM. Oats 5.5zG5lc.
rye 81 I0zQt20. Barles 81 S9Sl 81. HignWines
Gle. Pork s32 %. Lard 1870.
Foreign saarBKoga.
LONDON, February l7.-CoasOis closed at 9S
u. s. $40 bonds 7S1a,
F~RANFoRT. February l7.-U. 8. $40 bonds
clio Cd at S2M.
LIvERFooL, February l7.-Cotton nat. Aid-
ding uplanGs IL gle; Orleana l2&9l2H, Sales
1000 bats.
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NASHVILLE, February l7.-In the
House to-day, the majority Of the In
vestlgating Committee appointed to in-
vestigate the charge of bribery and cor
ruption against s. NJ. Arnell, reported
that the evidence was not conclusive OF
his guilt. The minority Of the commit
tee took ground that the present Legis-
lature has no jurisdiction over the ques-
ffOu
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ELECTION NOTICE .


MAYORS OFFICE.
MEyPsI-, TESV., February y, 1882
In accordance with an acI OF the Lfgi nhture,
passed Dec sIn0er =, 1857, and the f4IesOlug Or
dinance, passed BY tie BOsrd az Aldermen
February 10, 1869, ana approved February IL,
1853, the SAID Osuinauce viii b. submitted 20 a
vote Of the qualdsa voters OF the City, At an
election to b3 helu fJT thst pup Sc, al tue yo-
tug places 81 said city, on MOndsy, me hFst
day Of March. 1888. those voting iOr the issu.
anco OF ssid bouds TO have on Jheir tickets
TIE word Z" O1dS,' aud t-Oss voting against
the issuance Of ths sEne the words Y
Bones; " AID the sergeant at Arms VIII con-
duet the said election. by whom a llst or the
Judge, clerks ana voting places VIII be duy
announced, in o1ncurIenca win Inc toinmis-
sioner OF Reg siratiOn for Shelby county, Tenn.
1T. 5WAINE,
febl8 Mayor, pro. tenn.
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MARRIED.

WALKER-TARWATER-Februar 10, 1869,
at the residence of the brides father, by Rev.
2. g. Petway, Mr.. WILL WALKER, IT., Of Horn
Like, Miss, TO Miss BETTE TARwATER, eldest
daughter OF O.. T. Tarwater. Esq Of Desloto
county, Miss
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By Telegraph
VIRGINIA.

WHEELING, w. ", February 1.-THE
bill locating the capital at Parkersburg
passed the House of Delegates this morn
ing by a vote OF 20 to %, and was re-
ported to the Senate.
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NEw ADvERTLsM'ENTs

MASONIC NOTICE -spe.
Nj cIal meet. ng OF South Memphis "a
Lodge, No. IR, +. and 4. NJ, this Thur KZ
day evening, February 18th, at 7 o'clock, "
for work IN the +. {. degree.
All +. C.is in good landing are invited.
BY order OF Al. WHEELER, w 81.
BEN, K. ULLEN Sec'y. fehlS
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n o O E Notlce.

THE members Of GAYOSO ENCAMPMENT
NO. 3. are requested TO attend a regular
meeting this Thursday evening, Feb. lS, 1869, at
7 O'Clock. TOR spe cial business.
By order OF FRANK MELLERSH, 9. p.
TrrcMAs RArnN- Rcriha- . fahia
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OFFICERS OF TEE COaPAsT.

At a meeting of the stockholders, held at the
st. Chars % Hotel In New Orleans, in pursuance
- notice, on the 28th day Of January. the fol.
lowing named gentlemen I'm accordance TO
terms o. charterl, were elected Directors for the
ensuing year:
Alfred Moultnn, New Orleans.
ID. DeHayen, New Orleans.
VIM. Creary, New Orleans.
Howard Mllspaugh, New Orleans.
John Paul Baker. New Orleans.
John a. 9Taw, Now Orleans.
II. Nauitins, New Orleans.
D. W. Flowrence, VicksbuTg.
DR.. J. r. Wsts1ns, Memphis.
N. 8. Otis, Memphis.
Dr. j. W. Rogers, emphis
J, Edward Montgomery. Memphis.
John b. Davies, Louisville.
A. Baker Louisville.
Ramuel II Patterson, JefEersonYilie.
John Cobb, Madison, Il d..
Gen. 7. I. Crittenden, Madison, Ind.
d. U. Martin, st. Louis.
Capt. II. u. Carson, 81. Louis.
At n meeting of the Directors, held for the
purpose OF eIectiDg officers the following
named gentlemen Were elected:
u. DeHaven, President, New Orleans.
John A. Grsw Vice President. New Orleans.
n. Mnlspaugh, Treasurer, New Orleans.
n. s. OTIS, Secretary, Memphis.
John Is. Uavtes, Chief Engineer. Louisville.
s. Kirk, superintendent, Madison.
G s Stewart, Assistant Secretary, New Or
1T Winnemore, General Agent, st. Charles
Hotel, New Orleans.
z. y. Rocket has been appointed Agent.
with Office at Memphis, to whom application
may be made Tor exchange OF lands for stock
in the Company.
ONCE No. 4S Madison street.
&Lecgsr and Post copy Sw, feblT
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MEMPHIS CITY MILLS.

THE subscribers having put in operation
/ their New Mil, on the alley east OF Third
street. between Pc plar and Exchange, are pre-
pared to furnish FINE WHITE L ]
CORN MEAL id any quantity. FEED OF
ALL KINDS GROUND as desired, and on
hand for sale. This being a HOaE MANU-
FACTORY, a share OF puoiic patronage is So
llcited. L. NE * BRO.
febl7
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U By
Change Of Firm.

MR.. JOHN F. BUCKHAM, formerly Of Fin
NJ ME & 6uckhaml having this day become
associated with MS IN The General Produce and
commission husine S, We will continue TO carry
on said business II tbs Old stand, 30 Front
str O., urder the firm, meme and style OF An
DERSON, REED * kUCKGAM.
REED L ANDERSON.
February Is. 1863. feb Il
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Agricultural.

Al a PRELIMINARY MEETING, CON-
II vened at the Circuit Courthouse in
Memphis, on Saturday afternoon, imme-
diately on the reception OF a copy of tho Char
Ter Tor The Shelby County Agricultural, Me
chanicaj and Horticultural society, - recently
granted by the Legislature, l was in
structeG to call a meeting Of al. the member Of
cur Society on
SATURDAY. THE GOTH INSTANT,
At the Circuit Court house in Memphis, at u
O'Clock M, when ami whore important action
Will he taken IN regard to the adoption OF sid
Charter, and operations tacidenG thereto. All
members and other citizens ale therefore re-
spectfuliy urged 70 be present and give Us the
benefit OF Their counsel and corporation.
NJ. ID. =. STEWART, Prcs't.
February Is, 1863. febl6
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A TALK 10 MERCHANTS ONLY.

.. FVPHrs ia nv nature the GREAT SALIENT CENTER of commerce for an IMMENSE
MI scope o &C unry erelaied byt The RAILS AND RIVERS cnveIng to this Bluff Shs
sdsdned to becomes the crest CHICAGO or THE SOUTH. and viii REALMS thato condition
to DO oUR sHAR in bringing aDoutt sc contamination dHou1y % be wished nd &sa ths
inns sPENDIN NOSE FREELY ndn our aRn Through ATkan6as N IL Ekappi and West
Tenn &e Feuug forth the TUA Il DUCEhENIS- wnn. our wholesale MercnanBa e
fhs ias advance and can sell to CASH BUYERS We q o o. want to 10 u old Rmy buan@D
as advantageousy as ANY HOUSE in ANY MARKET We ask M0HEYED MERl HANTS
is2s VIVA n. Moore 60 90.
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NOTICES.
Notice.
MOOREs. LETSOH & PETERS.
NOTICE.

M Y patrons and all who wish to have their
vi Pianos and Organs Tuned or Repaired by
nae in q superior wOrkmanl1ke manner, Will
please leave their orders at Clark's JeweiIy
store, ar at No. $50 Second street, and NOTat
Mr.. K~atgenbseh's music store, as I nave no
connection whatever with that establishment.
b. q. HOLLENBERG,
ial6 Piano and Organ Maker.
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shelby Nursery.

A PIPES aud Peach trees. 20c each SIS per
a 100; SI.5 per 100. Pear, Plum, Cherry,
ApiicJt and AlmOnd trees. 5Oc each. Concord
Grape PtHe-. UEer lU1; $50 per 1000; $3.50 per
5OOO. Otaer articles progoit iOnabky low.
Best sh pplnS facilities by Exp esz or Freight
trains. Autr.Ss KEN n BLfDS IE,
fpbl7 to'iervDle. shelby csvfty, Tenn.
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said farmer who does not take the Ame-
r5caR AgricHitHriH TO @ neighbor who does .
You want more stock 20 make manure Il
was au innocent remark but our friend Is as
fond Of an argument as was DE-. johnson, and
replied That remark indicates a lack Of
Just ideas on the subject. II is ais absurd 10
say | want moro stock TO make manure as 1t
would be TO say want more stoves TO make
ashes. II burn fifty cords OF wood the
amount of ashes will be the same, whether /
use three stoves or dozen, and IL ! use an
an he foider hare it will make little differ.
cnoe so far as the quantity aud quality of
the manure is concerned, whether / Keep a
large number of cattle sheep, and pigs, or a
small number. The value Of tho maunre
heap will depend on the grain, hay. straw.
and stalks used on Che farm. and not ON the
stock There IS considerable truth IA what
our friend says, aud we are glad he has SO Gar
prohtcd blythe teaching, of Inc Agricu,ftrit
that he realizes that The value of the manure
depends on the food, and not on the Kind of
stock il is fed to, Il great mistake TO be
oyerstockod. There Is no possible ADVANTAGE
mot even in the manure heap--aua mot I'M
frequently Che loss is very great. Better sell
q part Of the stock and feed what is retained
all they can cat-enough, at an events. TO
keep them in thrifty, healthy condition. III
an animal is not gaining, we are losing an the
food it consumes BY providing warm, Shell.
tered dry aud comfortable quarters we can
save a considerable amount oil food, but after
all Is done, the animal still requires about "a
lbs. OF haypor day or its equivalent in straw.
for each 100 lbs OF live weight to sustain the
vital functions and keep it FROM losing IN
flesh. What We gain in milk, flesh. on Wool.
Is derived from the food consumed in excess
of this amount.
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4 correspondent OF tbc Ar,cuHur&i
inquiries; When COWS are stabbed nights IN
wintor, how long should they be allowed 10
remain in the yard during tho day?" This
depends a good deal ON the weather, and also
ON the food, and whether Che COWS are cxpect-
cd 10 give milk or NOT when the object IS
to obtain milk ia winter il water is supplied
in the stable, we would seldom turn them out
at all. Aud il necessary 90 turn them out
TO wator, we would let them out twice % day,
say for ten or fifteen minutes. Cows ike to
be humored a little in regard TO watering.
They will not drink as readily as a horse.
They should be allowed plenty of time.
When COWS are not giving milk and Il Is de-
slrable to have them eat coarse fodder, they
should be turned out for several hours during
the day They viii cat this class Of fodder
much better in the yard than in the stable.
Judgment however, should be exercised. If
the weather Is stormy, they win he better ia
the stable, and az all times, If they seem cold
and are not eating or enjoying themselves, let
them he Immediately tied up Lot thcsiablo
be well ventilated aud cleaned out twice day.
and mado as dry aud comfortable as possible
The great defect ia most stables is, in not
having sufficient ventilation. The votilators
should be so arranged that they can easily be
adjusted TO suit the weather Make ID "a rule
to visit the stable before retiring for the
night aud soc chat everything is right
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lsn blessing youohslfed 10 few Even those who ba,o
been Favored hy nature with strong constitutions an
vigorous FRAMES are apt to neglect he precautions neees
sb 70 preserve those precious ondowmonts Indeed ms
rule, tho more healthy and robust man is the mora
u''tuls hc Us Inclined 10 take with his own physique
10 some cancellation b tho naturally weak and f,ebo
io know That they can be so goratod and built mn b
proper uso of the means which science has placed at
tner d'p SAL Us so have much better chance Of Ions
e ana exemptions from disease and pain than the most
athletic oi thclr fellows who arc foolish enough 10 sun
pose themselves invulnerblc and act accordingly.
II Is NOT Too much to say that moro than half the peo
pie OF the civilized world need occasional tonic To en-
able them 10 support the strain upon thor bodies ana
minds which the last life OF this restless age occasions
In Act pure wholesome, unoxcitng tonic Is the grand
acdeiatum Of thu busy millions and they have the mr.
tlcio Ia uOsrErrERS STOMACH BlTTERs. Itisa
sfAhiNAt MEDICINE, a. II mparis permanent strength
90 weak ystoms and inyigomtcs delicate constitutions
H reputation and les sales have steadily increased Com
peu'c preparations have been introduced al hb.i and
o. Tar as ihe public Is concerned a. Eaussu IN the hone
nvains Il but they have an either persisted In tho
attempt or boon len far In the rear Il has been The
pea' @ooai fuoe Of ne Preout century and ii is quite
'ialn That no proprietary medicine In this country 4,
o. widely known, or as generally used.
Ien lightning presses, running necessarily Sunday.
.Aeeredl the whole year through barely supply the
icmaud hr the Illustrated Almanac In which ths natpr
Au N'. o le preparation are set forth the crculatinn
DO" "'ihs over ave millions a year, G7l5O
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POINTS or a Coon FowL.-For general
use a hen should be good layer sitter. and
mother. She must be good feeder too.
bright, cear-oyed, quick in her motions. but
not soary and with these points, She will paw
to keep. Besides, She should be large. Welt
ieathored' with small, short legs, with small
head broad shoulders ana deep body. The
cock should be thicker in the lee, broader
across the shoulders, fully a third heavier.
lie should have gallant strut, be first out
IN The morning, first to go to roost, inclined
to take on flesh easily, generous in picking
out titbits for the hens, and not quarresome.
We do not associate largo eyes with great
hardness They are great beauty, and In.
iicate high breeding; hence, with perfection
% ieaihtr and other points, they are desirable
% fancy fowls In very large breeds quick
lrowth is desirable, while carly maturity Is
lot Each Of the different breeds has hs
characteristics points, aud The fowl should IN
addition to the above general marks sbow
hem disIinctiy.--Am. .lg.