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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-10-01

CtONFECTIoNER, and CqndD Nam
~ nf0cfurei, and Dealer IN Forcigl and
Domestic Fruits. Nuts. &c., SC.
Weddings, Parties, &C., supplied with all
kinds Of Cakes, Cohfectobary, &C. az tho
Shortes notibe. .,.
10 RefeIs ID my Of the merch nt .OF
Lynehburg or srr~unding country.
:. A. BOYD,
No ll5; Main st. Lynchbure, Va.
Jar 80 3m con 6m
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-10-01
II o TEL .I
H\ENTRAL HOTEL
" AND RESTAURANT
Opposite rnB PASSENGER EXCHANGE DKPor,
BRISTOL, Va, Team.


Thi House was opened for the reception Of guests
on the "a Of September, 1852 and is ned up In tho
very best styleas
..AFIRsT- CLASS HOTEL.
The Table Is constantly supplied with the best
which the country affords, and the guests OF tbs
Hous4 are guaranteed as good Meal Us can be OBJ
tanned Al any Hotel In Bristol.
PRICES VERY NOD crate.
There is a RESTAURANT attached to this Hote
whefg gentlemen can get Meals and snaeks at al
hours from o'clock A. NJ TO 10 +. NJ, ON the mos
reasogAble terms, as my motto is, 10 Live and
Le, 1--WE v,., -. s.on
My BAR Is stocked with the best Rrandies, Wines,
whiskies, Gins and segars.
MASSY 4 co.'s PHILADBLPRIA CREAM ALE
on araught. All Drinks, straight or mixed, TES
cgsfs.
Board and Lodging per Pay ;;..."'.'."'t o. 50
. " Week.............. 90
49, ,." Month ............. 20 o.
g0twlthout Lodsing' POr week : 90
AN spRADLING, Formerly Of Iiehmond, Va,
sop EAR Proprietor.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-10-01

All train leaves BRISTOL 7 30P NJ


Nail train leaves Bristol, Z 80 p. NJ.
ssrrives In Lynchhnrg, 500, A. NJ.
Rail train leaves Lynchburg, 80 Pm.
Al ives in Bristol, 500 Am.
freight trains leaves Bristol, $50 A. NJ.
freight train arrives alto IS An. & 4.iOP NJ.
freight trainsleaves Lvnchhurs 3. 10 A. NJ
Arrives In Bristol $50 A N. &5.l0P. NJ.
distance 204 miles; Fare 4 cents per mile.
i minutes allowed for supper 10 Bristol.
EAST TENN. & VA. RAILROAD.
Vail train leaves Bristol 5 81 AN.
Arrives In Knoxville l2sIe.
Nall train leaves Knoxville, lib A. NJ.
Vail train arrives in Bristol $40 p. N.
Freight trains leave Bristol, G IS A. NJ.
freight trains srrivein Bristol, $40 P. NJ.
1istsnce 1870 miles: Fare cts. per mile.
\ R minutes allowed for supper in Bristol.
Tenn. time beirB 30 minutes slower than
>. time, the apparent want of connection
'fiween the above schedules is explained.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-10-01

NEW SPRING GOODS,
L B. DU N ~ &c cos.
We invite attention To our large snd ehcy assort.
nent Of New spr,iis aud summer Goods,
BOUGHT SINGS THE DECLINE
And which for beauty, variety, aud cheApnes., viii
no, be surpassed this Season.
FOR PAY DOWN ONLY"
lie offer, In part the following
81, ~, o. Brown Coitous at 10 to 20 cents.
%, a., 50, Ga api ia Bleechcd Domestic aud
sheetngs, at prices from lay TO IS cents.
100 pieces handsome now style CHlieoes, at from
100 patterns asw aud beautiful Lawns, Barnges
Armurrs, MOusiins, figured and sOlid, Alpaoas,
striped Jsconetts, all wool Deaine, PoplinA, Moaam.
biques, striped Mohsr ChAllie-, Hair lined Lawns
In all eoiors, and from 70 cents up--all and Of
latest styles.
A beautiful assortment Of Hoop skirts, good for
80 cents, aud all the new styles VI Panuieh from 10
70 90 hoops, at astonishingly low prices new style
Boulevard skirts, Veil Damages, Pink, Blue and
French Corsetts, all wlRlsbone, in eolors and
white, u IS Corset stays and Strings white Mar
setllss, for saeques white and eolored Alpaca
fIinges Oimpa, Marscilles, Edgingu and Triinings,
silk Velvet and Sllk rrimming's, all colors Bat.
tons aud Braid To match Belts, Ribbons, and Belt
Ing; HigAns, colorcd and White; Rice Cambrichs.
Iaekonets, plaid aud fancy Camhrics, Linen Cam.
brics, Linvn Cambtle HandkeehicS, Mouslins AID
Cotton Handkerchief Hosiery Gloves Of all styles,
and
BEAUTIFUL STOCK OF LADIES' HATS.
Trimmed and plain. sundowns, and all the new
styles, nice Hat from 50 cents up to the best.
Flowers, wroaths, and straw Trimini gs
spool Threads, Coats and all the best
makes we ssil you spools best 200
yayds, for rs cents, black or whitet
white Ard r0lored patent Threads, all
numbers. Toys. Bfoastpins, Ear
Rings, Sets la pure Jet, uioe and
cheap; PERU ines arid Extracts,
Honey, Toilet, and the unri-
vailed Hormslcy Soaps"
from the best nianufacto.
ries nice Pom a6eE,
81 4t Lily Vii !; Gdf
l.Oob Things to- 9sdioaS to Mentioni
W. have a niece Stock Il LAaiessCity made and
Aisses Shoes, Of ali nes styles, and warranted no
shoddy work; Childreh's shoes. Boys and Mons
In all styles; Boys' audBAea's, Ilsis,
+ READTM4Dg. CLOTHING,
Summer wear. In the pricos from rs cents up Mems
half.iiose. tiss, er4tats, gloves, sc.
Stock Of fresh bzy.-.
PAINTS, OILS and DYES
Beat indigo madden and dyes, Yarns OF best makes
and all numbers Hoes, axes, spades, Ehovels,
forks and buckets nails, Thimblc spindles
Trunks, common aud good elegant
QUEENSWARE aud LiSSW ARE,
very low Tobacco and Pipes Drugs Hardy
or all styles md at low prices.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-10-01


Oil, Lamps. Cbimneys, Salt,
Iron and CASTING.
All Of which we offer to our friends arf
the public generally on the best possible
terms for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE.
We do not intend to be uhdersold in this
or any other Market our business wiliitt'
conducted on S7RIC7EY CASH PRIN
CIPLES, which from experience We are
convinced is the only true mode Of con-.
Quoting business, to enable O merchant to-
sell Cheap Goods. Therefore Se hope eur
friends will not ask US for Credit as
EVE SNAIL KEEP NO BoOKSla
And ii will force us to refuse them. whoha
is exceedingly unpleasant Oh these terms
We snail be pleased to have a Gall & & oii az;
our friends and customers. if - h.
Constantly on hand Fine Chewing and
Smoking Tobacco, bittle Mollis Cigars. 80.
noy20tf NARMELING BROS.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-10-01
: IND -; .'' \. LT'NCHBUR6 r >,
WHOLESALE PRICES CURRENT
1 eeRREorED
LEE & TAYLOR.

UKOvkAs, O0NAISsI n MERCHANTS AND FRO
pucE BaoKERs.
No. II Bridge Street, Lyncburg, Va.
LTscHBrRu, oc'. !, 1909.
our marke, offers some changes to which we ask
attention Wheat and Flour continue depressed
with no demand except eonsumptive. Provisions
steady with light receipts Choice Butter extremely
scarce and active At extreme quotations.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-10-01
PRESS FOR SAFE

We offer for sale good Hand Press which
has been used for Job work for the last year
SIS Of Platin 2lx27. Price eco. Chsses
and column rules 10 be had r. desired.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-10-01

ny Rec LUNCH
EVERY DAY
AT THE VIRGINIA HOUSE, BAR,
All DC .Ock.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-10-01
ffL ANITA AATEET REP0RTl
coRRRerEb wEEztr aY
II I. COX & BRO,
MMTSSTO MERcHA NTS,
foRsrra STREET., ATLANTA. ga.

ArlAsrA, Ca, sp, IS, isea.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-10-01
HARMELrNG RlOTHRRs,

The Subscribers have just returned from
Baltimore, where we have selected with
| great care q general assortment Of I'D
Dry Goods. Groceries. Hard.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-10-01

Beat indigo, madden and dyes, Yarns OF best makes
and all numbers Hoes, axes, spades, Ehovels,
forks and buckets nails, Thimblc spindles
Trunks, common aud good elegant
QUEENSWARE aud GLASSWARE
very low. Tobacco and Pipes Drugs; Hardy
OF all styles md at low prices.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

RIO LET-AT FLUSHING, LARGE HOUSE, POSSESS
ing convenience; 90 rooms bathroom &c, (;
two minutes walk from depot admirably arranged for
boarding educational establishment spacious
grounds beautifully improved situation elevated; healthy
brat class surroundings. JAMES b. PARSONS "a Pine st.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

RIO FURNISHED, a SMALL COTTAGE HOUSE,
with gas water and heater, in Newark, n J near rail.
road depot frequent, trains 10 and from New York. APP
ply u William street. in dining at ~ Pennington
street, Newark.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES; FIRST CLASS; E8PE
~ Tieuced With horses, carriages harness, &c. and
saceen superior careful driver city country garden
ing other work Address H., boa g30 Herald onice
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

no LET-oN STATEN ISLAND, A FURNISHED
House, with gss, BATH stable in nne healthy ocationy
the landing; rent moderate for winter.
d. r. HITCHCOCK, 100 Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

CoAcHMAN OR oRooMs SITUATION wAHTED-BY
L single Protestant young first ciass groom and
rity driver; reference ii required. Cai address
THOMAS, at private stables IS East 35th 81.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

1IoRRIsANIA-AN ELEGANTLY FURNISHED cor
Nl tage let thirty minutes OF city three minutes OF
depot Inquire premises, corner Washington avenue and
Ninth areet.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

| STATEN IsLAND-TEN MINUTES FROM LANDING,
- House, nine rooms cellar and attic newly painted and
rnpered Apply to Mr.. PRICE, Tailor, Facoryvllc. very
| low TO right party.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

ORANGE, N. ITO LET FURNISHED OR uNFUR,
~ nshed, for snle very superior modern bui House
with all convenences beantfu location, near depot tins
OUEREAU los Wall street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

(NoACHMANis SITUATION wANTED-BT A SINGLE
~ man. who thoroughly understands lis business has the
city references. Address II. K. STORY, "a Fulton st,
Brooklyn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

no LET-AT ELIZABETH, A NEAT, MODERN BUILT
Resiiencc Gne garden, well frucd; ncighborhood FIRST
class and near depot; POSSESSION when desired
j. D. HOYT, III Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

GITUhrI0N WANTED-BY A SOBER YOUNG MAN,
~ az groom or conchn0n understands saddle;
can Train horses 70 SADDLE and harness milk aud
garden and make himself useful rcnotn's place; has
Twelve years. reference from BIS first employer Can he seen
hs last employers house. Call address for two DAYS
s6l Sth
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

ORE ENPOlNT-s22 A MONTH FOR A TWO STORY
VI nigh stoop House. 23x38 10 minutes from ferry
excel ent neighborhood fret class tenants only.
II. G. DEXTER, No Broad street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

CoTTAGE-TwENTY.FIy FIVE MINUTES RIDE FROM
~ the city (al room, furnished complete including
Linen Crockery &C., at $50 month Apply at 99l Sixth av.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

T sPUYTEN DUYvIL, ON THE HfLL-A NICELY
IA furnished House, with carriage house. fine grounds
&C. low for the winter lease. Particulars at Al
Dey street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

(SOkCHMAN's SITUATION WAETED-BY MOST
- respectable, sober who thoroughly undcrsteuds the
OF horses Tbs test city Cal
on address JosEP/ CoGswELL livery stable, Of
t3d ST. and Lexington ay.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08
FURNITURE.

NTIQUE AND MODERN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
N CO. 5T Broadway, successors ito ID. Marley, has on
hand large variety of carved antique Furniture China 6c
hand Paror Library, Dining and
bedroom Furniture, mante and pier Mirrors Pianos,
Sofas bronze and gilt mante Sets Carpets &C., orr ale
rhpnp.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

DARD AvEEUE-TO LET FURNISHED OR FOR
ID sale large modern House, acres, surrounded by the
W. A. COLLINS, IS Pine street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

GARDENER wANTED.--A MAN WHO UNDERSTANDS
VI his business AMI ia willing take OF horse
COW for the winter. Apply st 272 howery.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

CITUATIoN wANTED-As CoACHMAN; THOROUGH.
- " understands tic busineaa can be highly recommended
place. VIII he found willing aud oblimng Can
be days stngE harness store S3 est 2h
street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

INoR sALE-THE SPLENDID THREE STORY HIGH
stoop brown House, with furniture, NO f2 East
Ffeh In splendid order parOrs rescoea heater in
front basement; no, cir in kitchen. Apply to the
owner premises.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

THE CONSTITUTIONAL UNION GENERAL COMMIT
tee win meet at their rooms, hhsonicHa, llt-East
Thirteenth street. this Friday evening nj ~ O'Clock, sherp
DANIEL =. NORTHEUP, Chairman,
WILLIAM ABBOTT pocretary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

SMITH--HE'S HOME WHAT SMITH, SMITH, TIM
- Fapst, the FHbuster, and for aught we know, th4
Fenan. Call and see him. and you VII soc moro Flags and
Awnugs Transparoncca, Chinese Lanterns tfes
works Calcium Lights than you In yoir Bic.
Call him. whether political pugistlc The grea-
Gag maker IN the United States, No oil BROADWAY en-
Trance Bleecker street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

ITO LET-A LARGE, HANDSOMELY AND COMFORT
ably furnished corner House, in delightful location
the Rent taken in whole part for small
family. 40 Sands street, Brooklyn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

| no LET-FURNIsHED, A FIRST GLASS FOUR STORY
brown soua House, three blocks from Union and two
from stuyyesant square and Historical Buldng 3sx55 lot
108 fleets l9 In best orders location good airy and
free from all nuisance within walking distance TO the
principal business mars and routes TO all parts OF
the city. Address b. ID. NJ, box b15 Post Office
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08
POLITICAL.

NroTIcE-FIFTH SENATORIAL INDEPENDENT DEM.
IN ocratio Club. meeting OF the Club will be held al
their headquarters 1877 Beeeker street OF Laurens on
nv order G. T.. HARRISON, President.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

I7oR sALE-Two ELEGANT FOUR STORY AND ONE
three brown stone front houses hardwood doors,
stairs, blinds beet satuary manteE Apply al ~ East
Fysith street. between Fourth and Lexington avenues,
the premises.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

LvoR sALE-CoTTAGEs on ETGHTY-F1RsT STREET
and li5h street. Third avenue Inquire ct III Broad
way, room 49,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

IroR sALE-THREE LOTS on THE NORTH SIDE OF
Fytevcnth street, 100 feet Of Lexington Avenue
no rock lrice low AMI terms easy. ApYly to ISAAC
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

C1TuAT1ON wANTED-BY a YOUNG MARRIED MAN,
- as groom and ooachman also understands clipping and
training young ladies' md gonemen's so also
nndcrRnds teaching young ladies' 10 de best city refer
knceE. Address Y. NJ, IL Talinan ST., Brooklyn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

fSoAcHMAS's SITUATION WANTED UNDERSTANDS
~ the and cement Of horses. harness. DC.
fers 10 former employer. Address L. NJ, Herald Office
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

Jersey CITY.-FURNISHED HOUSE TO LET THREE
eD story and basement, complete for
small family $3.50 per month. Corner South First and Erie
| streets. no. s37
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

J,oR sALE-A NEW THREE STORY BRICK AND
brown stone basement and high s;oop House, lssxal
feet rcpete with all improvements, IA Inquire OF
OWNER, 14h street. south side hrst house cast Of Fourth
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-08

lIoR sALE-EAsT FIFTY-EIGHTH STREET THREE
story high soop brown stone, loStex0G; must be sold
the chea pest III the city, Sl4,50n
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-05

GEN. GRANTS STRATEGY.-Tbe latest story told
about the Efforts to pump Grant on his cabinet
appointments concerns lady, the wife of a
prominent senator. A gay party was assembled
as Grants residence few nights ago, and the
great man Of the mansion, talking pleasant ANAL
talk Tor come time. when one of the party. a
spriehtly and handsome lady. thought the oppor.
tunity favorable and the generals mental guard
suftcienty negligent TO venture in where other
iohs InSn angels have hitherto feared to tread.
General. started the venturesome fair one. "now
won't you say who You intend to put in your
capinet" Grant paused for q moment, while
battery Of bright and anxious eyes were directed
upon him. he saw the critical nature Of bis DO.
sl.'on, and that skill alone could secure him q
graceful triumph. well. Mrs. - sajd he
with twinkle Of bumer in his eye, my wife has
asked me that same question already. bat l hav'nt
TOLD Der yet" Another victory for Grant
| Washington correspondent N. Y. Herald.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-05

Don't buy miserable single thread machine,
when you can get first premium Grover & Baker
at the New York price, ffty-hve dollars, and war.
ranted five years, at 1872 Canal street.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-05

Keep Hogan, 80 Tchoupitoulss street and So
New Levee, keep on hand large and extensive
stock Of hardware and cutlery, Jas. b. Hall &
Co.'s Mayesville, KY, plows. sugar and cotton.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-05

Buy the only sewing machine fit for family use.
the Grover Baker. Warranted for Eve years.
Quilter, braider and hemmer given with each ma.
chine AZ l62 Canal street.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-05

Monthly Advertisements, inserted every day, be
charged two-thirds the sbsve rates.
First and Fourth page monthly advertisements, each
squsre, $40 per menth
Transient advertisements having the OF the paper
Int Insertion, 81 50 square, each subsequent insertion
10 eents per square.
ffrss snd Fourth page transient Advertisements each
insertion, 81 30 per square .
Advertisements inserted Intervals be charged as new
each insertion
Regular advertisers who largely shalt be allowed
sseh dscount from above may be
agreed upon; provded that IN shall discount
szeeed Is per cent.
All business notices Of Advertisements DO charged 20
cents net per line. each insertion
Atrsnsent Advertisements must be paid for IN advance
All Advertisements not marked for any specified number OF
Insertions viii be published times and charged accord
iAely. of rrs
An bills with regular advertisers rendered monthly
Asquare the space occupied BY lines solid agate
THE WEEKLY CRESCENT
is published every Saturday mernng Subscription IS
per snnum. in snvsnce; half yearly qusztery same
rates; single copies 10 cents
Rates of Advertising,
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-05

1t was rather difficult to find partners at the
Opera House ball on Wednesday night. many
were the appointments made to meet at the stairs
or some other trysting place, bat in the majority
of instances the crowd was SO great that the sp.
pointment was, per force, left unkept. If a
gentleman ever left lady ii was only through q
special grace of fortune that he saw her again
sooner than half an hour.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-05

Yesterday Hon. Isabelle, colored legislator
introduced into ode Gineral 'Simby"s bill "to
enforce the observance of the holy Sabbath" 1t
may pass the Legislature, but we imagine that the
members are not much in the Sabbath observance
line just now. A bill ameliorating the penalties
imposed upon pickpockets and other larger
thieves would be much more to their taste and
color-much more to their wants.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-05

An elephant was rsffled off at the st. Anna fair
last night. Unlike the historical parsonage who
won an elephant in Boston some time ago, and
who was much bothered by the question. "What
will do with it ?" the winner OF this elephant
appeared to be well satisfied with the bargain.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-05

The time is very near when that jovial band OF
jewellers known to mortals as "Ye Mystick
krewe," with their huge and mighty chieftsin,
Conus, will come forth from their three hundred
and sixty-our days of yearly secluson, aud burst
ing upon the bewidered eyes Of the good people of
New Orleans from their mysterious and hitherto
undiscovered bsunts, shall fill the streets with
stream OF fantastic msskers; shall delight the
eager visions of New Orleans beauties with their
beautiful tableaux; will mpgle with the ladies',
their guests, in the Of the dance, and know.
ing but unknown shall make many joke and quip
and jest; and will, when the midnight bell strikes,
once mere mysteriously disappear, and be no more
known on this mundane sphere until another
Marei-Gras calls them forth to play the same fan.
tastic tricks again. Well, when they come this
year we guarantee them as hearty welcome as
they have ever yet received, and as they have
made the Opera House their headquarters. will
predict that the'number of their friends who will
assemble to do them honor will be greater than it
ever was before.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1869-03-04
NUMBER 6.
The Soda Lakes of Mexico.

The Lake of Tescoco, a short distance
from tine capital of Mexico, and commu-
nicating with the city by means of canal,
is one of the greatest natural curiosities of
that country. In the centre Is barren
island, with & hill composed of volcanic
rock and known as Ell Penou dc los Banos,
or rocks of the baths, rising from the sur
face. This desolate SPOT is famous for the
manufacture of crude soda or tequesquite,
a manufacture not more remarkable for
its primitive method than its vast re-
sources. The earth Of the valley adjoin-
ing the lake is impregnated with a species
of soda, and Lake Tescoco itself is con-
centrated solution of soda. 1t contains
an immense deposit of the salts of sodium
and the carbonate of soda The lake has
a great surface and small depth, and with
rainy season of four months and dry
season of eight, its range of expansion and
contraction is from two hundred square
miles at its maximum TO eighty square
miles at its minimum. A calculation of
the contents Of the lake was made in 1851,
when the lake was considerably contract
ed, and the proportion Of solid matter was
per cent.
The Penon soda stills are not numerous,
but illustrate the rude principles at work
ali around the lake. They are simply
mounds of accumulated dark, blush mold,
on which large round holes are made here
and there. In these holes bags are placed,
and through the bags is impregnated the
frosty>looking earth found every morning
along the lake. Over this earth water is
poured, and the liquor which sinks
through the dirt, and is drained from the
bag, passes into vessel below. The
solution thus caught is evaporated over
fire, and tequesquitc is the result. This
is the whole process, which is the same
that was used in the days of Montezuna.
With this primitive system of manufac-
ture, the lake, according to the estimates
of the School of Mining in the city of
Mexico, produces annually, 1,6SO,O00
pounds of crystalized, or pure soda, ard
1906, 900 pounds of tequesquite, or i'm
pure soda.