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The Portland daily press., 1870-12-16
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The Wan. in Europe.
a Great SOrtie from Paris.
Surrender Of MOntmeay.

c4sOnA hAVhGs
LONDON, Dec. 14.-Dispatches from Havre
report that city and Hopfeur quiet. A force
of &, 600 men have been thrown out to confront
the Germans. Havre is filled with war ma
terial. There are number of gunboats in the
Seine from Honfeur. 1t is reported that no
Prussans have been discovered by the French
scouts.
Worlds special 1-Gen. Fairdherbe, with
the 22d corps, having recaptured La Fere,
Ham and st. Quentin, is moving on Laon.
Mant4ffel has abandoned his attack on Havre
and is moving south to aid Prince Frederick
Charles. A eOrtie from Paris is hourly ex-
pected. The French losses in the last sorties,
according to official reports, were 1909 killed
and 5022 wounded.
The official report of the surrender of Phals-
bury states that 81 officers, 1889 men and 63
guns were captured. Montmedy has also sur
town as reported. They battered the walls
with solid shot and as soon as they effected a
breach the place capitulated.
BORDEAUX, Dec. 14-Rumors are circulat-
ing here that sortie of greater proportions
than the last has been NADIA from Paris.
BORDEAUX, Dec. 14.-The following is official
There has been no serious engagement since
the 10th: The evacuation of the triangle
formed by the towns of Verueuil, Presalles
and Dreux is confirmed. Dieppe has been
free since the 10th. Eureaux and Serguguy
nave been occupied by the Germans. There
were number OF small engagements, in which
it is reported that the French were unsuccess-
full. On the lett banks of the Loire the Prus-
SLAMS occupy Contres Mont, Richard and Ra-
morant:n. The Government has announced
that the ports OF Fl avre and Dieppe are not
open1 to neutral vessels. The prisoners as
sert that the losses of Prince Frederick Charles
army during the combats with Chausey was
not less than 10000, and that the villages of the
neis hborhood were filled with the wounded.
1t is reported that the Prussians have bonn
barded Rlois.
Gambetta was at Tours when the Prussians
demanded its surrender, and he ordered de-
fence of the city and had the bridge over the
Loire blown up. Its defence wa, needed to Sc
cure the safety of the force under Chausey
which moved towards the west, where they
will be heavily reinforced and resume the Of
fensive. Bourbaki is ready to resume the Of
fensive. Gambetta repeats the statement that
Bourbaki's forces are in good condition. The
Russians have retreated from Ferneuil and
Dreux towards Chartres and Versailles.
The presence of Sheridan and Burnside a
Corstantinople ia commented upon in dplo
matte circles here.
Great Britnin.
LONDON, Dec. IA The American steamship
| Erie, from New York, laden with American
arms for the French, is off Cowes, where sb
- l. L. IL, e
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Ar CERTAIN SEASONS OF THE YEAR most
persons are subject to diseases. emanating
from low state of the blood. The causes are
various but it is only necessary, in order for
tho prompt publication Of that fluid, that the
patient should use FELLOWS COMPOUND SY-
RUP OF HYPoPHosPHIrEs with full assurance
of obtaining the desired results. The Syrup
will strengthen the organs If digestion, pro-
mote healthy assimilation, nourish the mus.
dec13th d&w1w.
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MRS. LoBENsTEIN has just returned from
New York with new goods for the holidays
Her fine taste in the selection Of fancy goods
as well as articles of female apparel will be ap-
preciated by the ladies. We refer to her ad-
vertisement
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SUBSCRIBERS to the Mechanics private as
semblies at Lancaster Hall are reminded that
the first one of the series will take place this
evening.
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TELEGRAPH ITEMS.

In New York Lawrence Sullivan has been
sentenced to be hanged Jan. 20, for the muir
der of John O'Brien.
Charles E. Fisher, business manager of the
Sacramento Daily Reporter, was shot dead in
bis own house Wednesday night, by Charles
Dill, whom he rejected as his daughters suit
or, and had just driven out of the house with
a cane.
The War Department on Thursday retired
about sixty army officers.
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-16

The BRILLIANT, is the best Kerosene Burn
er Manufactured. Fits any lamp. Chimneys
do not break by heat. Sold wholesale and re-
tail by j. f. Land & Co. Exchange St., Cor.
Federal. dec1Oth-1w
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Boys you want nice pair Of Skates 60 to
J. B. Lucas, SO Exchange street.

JESSE FREEMAN will serve up quahaug
chowder again this evening, at No. no Ex-
change street.
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Municipal Court

JUDGE MORRIS PRESIDING.
TnURsDAY.-State VS.. James F. and Francis
O'Reily. Search and seizure. James pleaded not
guilty; Francis guilty. Complaint discontinued a.
to James, and Francis fined $50 and costs.
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-16

The N. E. MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE Co.
appeals for patronage to that class of persons
who nationally believe insurance to be bless
ing to the community, and who truly need and
desire the same. Its only promise is, to deal
justly with all its members. We offer no de-
lusions to entrap any.
JAS. M. PALMER,
IA Middle ST. Gen'l Agent
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THE annual meeting OF the Stockholders Of he
Cisco National Bank OF Portland, for the choice
OF Directors and the transaction OF such other busi-
ness az may legally come before them. viii be held
at their Banking House. on Tuesday. .Ae teAtA
day Of Ians.ry, 1ss1 q. ten O'Clock A. =.
VIM. A. WINSHIP, ASHER.
December 9, 1870, aeiOtd
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Canal National Bank.
second National Bank of Portland

VNHE stockholders Of this Bank are hereby ndtiAsd
i that the annual meeting tor the choice OF Dr.
that may legally come before them will he held Ate
Their banking Room on Tuesday, the 10th day OF
January, 1871, at II o'clock .. m.
w. N. GOULD, Cashier.
Portland, December O. 1870 dci0
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A GOOD thing to buy at this season of the
year are those Merino Under Flannels of
which you can find the best variety at Ander-
sons New Store under Deering HalLl
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THE Annual Meeting OF the stockholders in the
L Cumberland National Bank OF Portland, will
be held at their Banking rooms, on Tuesday, the
10Th dny Of January, 1871, ut 3 s,eiosk
r. M for the election OF Directors and the trans
action Of any other business that may then be-
fore them. SAM'L SMALL, Cashier.
Portland Dec 9, 1870. deci0td
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CALL and see the elegant assortment of La
dies and Gents watches at Lowells, 3O1 Con-
gress street. dec13th-2w
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NEW HAMPsHIRE.
.nE WEATHER ON MOUNT WASHINGTON

}t'';. ssoc Huntington sends the followi o 4
wea' her report to the Associated Press:
SUBMIT Mt. WASHINGTON Dec A. ~ ~
Thermometer %; barometer % lis; wind y L.
The clouds on the mountain are very dense.
Wind Fifty miles per hour in velocity and
showing. The thickness of the frost on Tip
Top House is eighteen inches
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-16

You can get the best made Overcoat at Geo
w. Rich & Co.'s, 173 Fore street. de1Od1w
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-16

BURLEIGH. 81 Middle street, has the best
stock of Boys Clothing in town
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-16

New York experienced a very heavy gale
yesterday James McHale, slate roofer, was
blown from the root of a church in Brooklyn,
and instantly killed.
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-16

Go to Burleigh's, 81 Middle street, fu the
best and cheapest Overcoat.
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-16

SLEIoHs ROBES AND BLANKEss can be
bought at Lower Prices than at any other
place in the country. Call at Taylor's Baza ar,
IA and 16 Exchange street. dec16 st
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-16

Mr.. A. p. Stubs, book agent, of Winter
port, was severely beaten on Thursday evening
6nt fortunately escaped without permanent
injury, says the Bangor Whig
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ALWAYS 60 to Geo. w. Rich & Co.'s for
Clothing. 173 Fore street. dec10d1w
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The NEW York University Medicine is max
ing more cufes than all other medicines COM
bined. Branch Office, $50 Congress ST. Ad-
vice free. P. Staples, agent. If.
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NEW YORK. Dec. 15-Cotton }c lower and steady:
sales $500 bales ;aMddling upands 15c Flour-sales
8 50; round hoop Ohio 600 @e4s; western S2S "a
80; Southern 10 q Is. Wheat easier; sales AS
600 bush; No; Spring 80 tor new; No do at ss
White Michigan %. Corn-sales As 900 bush; new
Mixed Western Is q 7ec; old DO SOC. Oats without
dull new Imess 10 So; old do 81 90; prime II So
Lard heavy at LIZ. Butter dull; Ohio 70 q 25c;
State 20 g 42c: Whiskey frmeI; Western free ssi
Porto Rico log g i,le Mascoyaao 10 q lie; fair 70
good refining 1877 loac; No. - Dutch standard ici
sS1sss sfasy RsT S' da 49, >sya n
at 2 05 TOR strained. Petroleum quiet; uIe 70 a
i24s; refined 2sc. Tallow dull At s. q ST..
g {; Flour % Cd; Wheat 73d.
CHICAGO. Dec. 15.-Flour dull. Wheat quiet ct
1a 10y eash tor No CosnSold easier new dun at
No. Rye firmer at CSC for No. 2. Barley at Toe
High Wines steady at S5Bc. Provisions easier. Mess
Pork 1s 90. Lard 1l4c. Dressed Hogs lower at 10.
@7G25.
receipts COCO bbls. -four, $4,000 BUSH wheat, 3d.
goo bush CORR u goo BUSH oas 1000 bush rye, 5000
Shipments-3OOO bbls. -four, 1900 BUSH wheat, &c.
600 bush. corn, 1000 bush. oats, 5000 hogs.
CINCINNATI, Dec. Is Mess Pork dull at IS 49,
iolc Tor clear rib and lie for clear. Bacon~aemsnd
for sides limited at 1871 a 1890 for clear rib and clear
packed Whiskey dropping at 81 q SEC. Lard dull
CHARLESTON, Dec. 15.-Cotton dull; Mddling
uplands 144c.
SAVANNAH, Dec. 15-Cotton quiet; Middling up
lands 14ac.
NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 15.-Cotton steady and in
fair demand; Middling uplands 14fc.
Foreign Markets.
LONDON, Dec. also A. M-Conso.s 914 for
money and account
American securties-U. s. 52cs, 1862, So; do 1865,
old, 81; do 1867, 90; do 10-40's, 81.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 14-11.30 A. M.-Cotton dull;
sales 10000 bales Middlng uplands SD; do Orleans
81 @ SD. Corn 3O4s. Pork 1O7is. Lard 64s. SUI
uor IN axe
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Business Notices.

GET Briggs Corn aud Buniou Remedies.
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-16

LOOK at those Overcoats at Hawkes., 292
Congress st. dec10th-1w.
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Special Admintstrator,. colo

RYvrtue of license from the Hon. judge OF Pro-
stead OF Caleb Loveitt I'd in Cape Elisabeth on We'd
pesSay; January eleventh. A. D., 1871, At O'Clock
The homestead OF said Lovett In said Cane Ella
beth. Terms cash.
DANIEL STROUT, JR., Special Admir-.
+. o. Bailey & Co., Auctioneers. dc9-iaWSvs
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Great Britnin,

LONDON, Dec. IA The American steamship
Erie, from New York, laden with American
arms for the French, is off Cowes, where she
will be conveyed by French man-of-war.
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-16

BRIGGS Allavantor cures Ca,arrh.
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Notice.

NOt1CO.
SPECIAL meeting Of the stockholders Of the
"A Royal River Paper Co. Will be held at No. l1o
day OF Dec. 1870, at o'clock m to consider what
DISPOSITION they will make of the funds now in the
hands OF the Treasurer.
90. CONANT, Treasurer.
H-All bills against the company must be handed
in before that date for payment. dc1td
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BAZAAR.
At ate Sale.
ine Carriages Of all .kIsds, Wes,
huSln VU..---s~A
Guardians Sale of Real Estote

RYVIRTUE of license from the Judge of Pro-
~ bate OF the county OF Cumberland 1 shall sell
at pubic sale on Tuesday, Dec. goth, at 10 O'clock
A. M, at the office Of Geo. R. Davis q Co corner
or Congress and Brown streets, the following des-
cribed real estate, viz: All the right title and inter-
Looney, aud Georgianna Looney, minor children
and heirs OF Bartholomew Looney late OF Portland.
have in and 20 house and lot numbered siy
on:Briggssstreet, in said Portland.
FRANK G. PATTERSON,
novl9-1aw3w Guardian for said Minors
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-16

Browns BRONCHIAL TRocHEs, for Pulmon-
airy land lAsthmetic Disorders, have proved
their efficacy by test of many years, and have
received testimonials from eminent men who
have used them.
Those who are suffering from Coughs, Colds,
Hoarseness, Sore Throat, &C., should try The
Troches," simple remedy which is in almost
every case effectual
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-16
Administrator,s Sale

PQRSUANT to license from the Honor,bl.
T. Judge OF Probate for the County OF Cumberland.
snail sell at public auction, on Saturday The ian
Day Of January 1871, at three o'clock IN the sttss
noon. al the equity Of redemption which A. L. Han
major late Of Cape Elizabeth, deceased had In ths
lot Of land in said Cape Elisabeth, on which ia
house. store and barn Of said Hannaord stood At The
time OF his deeease. said buildings having since BEEN
destroyed by fire. ~
abeth. L. D. M SWEAT Adminis,tp. %".-
Dec 10. 1870.
dc12,l9,26 f. o. BAILEY & Co.. l,.cpr.
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AUCTION SALES.
Furniture Cookery ware, Cigars.
&c, at Auctt0r

Tor suit. In hair cloth, Lounge. Black wal.
hut and Painted Chamber Sets, Bedsteais. ;Brusseia
and ingram Carpets, one new OIL Csrpet Chair.
New Rockin ,bam O and Prussian Granite Ware
in variety, &c.
must be closed.
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-16

STEAMSHIP CLorILDA.-Mr. Edward P.
Sherwood, agent of the English Lloyds, who
went to Wells where the Clotilda is ashore, by
the request of Mr.. McFeat, agent of the M. O.
s. s. Company, returned yesterday. From
him we learn the following particulars of
the disaster. The officers of the vessel seems
to have lost their reckoning and had little idea
as to the position Of the ship at the time of the
accident. About 3 o'clock Tuesday morning
they heard the roar of the surf and Immediate
ly backed the ship, when the rudder gave out
and she swung round broadsde to the shore
and struck upon the sand. 1t was high water
at the time and the vessel was drawing seven
teen feet of water. AT low water she lies high
and dry, her hull imbedded about eight feet in
the sand. The captain has contracted for the
removal of her cargo and it is being taken out
as fast as possible. The Maboning came to
her assistance but could not safely get within
a mile of her. 1t is thought if the weather con-
times favorable, she may be got off after her
cargo is removed, though the loose and shift
ing character Of the sand renders it somewhat
doubtful. The ere have come to this city
and are stopping at the American House.
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-16

BRIGGS Pile Remedies are success. IT,
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-16

ABYssNIAN ExPLoRATIoNs.-In Central AT
RIGA, are two vast Lakes, the Victoria and the
Abe t. These immense reservoirs supply to
the Nile never failing supply of water, but it
is to the swelling of its Abyssinian tributaries
during the rainy season from June till Sep
TENDER that it owes its annual foundations
which give to Egypt its extraordinary fertility
and wealth.
Mr. Baker explored all the rivers of this vast
region, and gives us the result of his discove-
ries, and most interesting account of his adj
ventures, perils and escapes, hunting exploits,
Sc, in his hook entitled Bakers Explora-
lions of the Nile Contributaries of Abyssinia."
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-16

TRY Briggs Throat and Lung Healer. IT,
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-16

ARMY AND NAVY UNION LEcTUaE.-Major
Gen. Joseph R. Hawley, ex. Governor of Con-
necticut. delivered lecture last evening at
City Hall, it being the fifth entertainment Of
the Army and Navy Union course. An audi
ence Of some eighteen hundred persons was
present. After splendid concert by the Port
land Band, Capt Patterson, chairman of the
Committee of Arrangements, introduced Gen.
Hawley, who was received with great applause.
The subject of his lecture was the Gentleman
in Politics. We have full report Of it which,
for want of space, is crowded out. He insisted
upon it that in order to improve our Govern
ment, to improve our members of Congress and
our State legislators, and to improve our poll
tics, good men should not only take active
parts in the elections, but also in the caucuses
and conventions where the nominations are
made. When our best men, our men of edu-
cation, thus take an active part our country is
safe. and we shall not hear go much of frauds
and rings Political parties will be purer;
better meu will be elected and appointed to
Offices Of trust and power, and the nation will
be stronger. The trickery and fraud of those
who deal in the States dishonor should be
treated as personal insults and society should
rebuke them and hold them as outcasts. Gen.
Hawley spoke nearly an hour and a half, es-
tablshing his points with great clearness, and
was frequently applauded during the delivery
of the lecture. 1t was one of the best we
have had in this city.
The sixth entertainment of the course will
be given next Thursday evening. twill be
lecture by Rev. W. H. a. Murray, pastor of
the Park street Church, Boston, Of Adirondack
fame. His subject will be The Adirondacks
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-20
Toys, Toys, Toys, Toys

! shall keep full and complete assort>
ment of Toys for the little folks. Come
and look at them, If you do not wish to
buy, come and see them No trouble to
show goods
/! AIM TO KEEP AT ALL TINES
l. the best articles In the different branches OF my
trade and to sell them at the lo,pest Hoing prices
The liberal patronage heretofore received encourages
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-20
DIR. GEORGE sIVsSoN.

CURGEON AND MECHANICAL nFNTl.T, would
~ anpoance 10 he citizens az Mineral Point and A.
cinty that he has taken The Office and outfit formerly
occupied by ". =. LAMSgNCs, and respectfully ten
ders hls services 10 the public Beautiful ssps ~
~ teeth frein one 70 al entire svt inserted wish GG
like gums, N y nSst Artistic maHntr, anR a Ar
guaranteed In all cases. parlcu ar attention given
a. filing cleaning, md preserving natural te,.,h -
Childreis teeth corrected and srsightened Nitrou,
cNde gas, OF nledieated mir. constantly on baud or
tNrac,iug teeth without pain. M ehrarern y 8 ar
contracts u w. s lAwasscE will be fulfilled a. Der
contract orr at the cid stand one aoor srst Of
tbs Dai 4 up ji1irs. Nxi.4J
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-20
R. D. PuIford,
DRUGGIST,
HIGH STREET, MINERAL PoISr, Wisconsin,.
ESTABLISHED IN 1843.

Offers to this COM
munity a large as
sortment of Drugs,
G. h e micaIs, Patent
Medicines, Pomades,
Perfum cry, Hand
kerchief Extracts,
Colognes, H air and
Tooth Brushes, Toilet
Soap, Combs, Scis-
sors, Pocket Cutlery,
Lamps, Chimneys,
:" l. amp Fixins,"
Glob es, and in fact,
everything appertain-
ing to a First-Class
Drug Store.
Also, offer special
inducements in White
Lead, Oils, p aints,
Putty, Varnishes and
Window Glass.
a..
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-20
THE MERRIE CHRISTMAS Time

ought not to be tnte'Jered Nth By the low
prices IN gram and mineral. The it'll.
ones ought not to be deQrirca oftheu anu.
al joys BY slcl circumstance as this, and
tie beauty Of friendship as manifested by
tine hnorcd customs IN Christmas ard
NeV Years presents, ought not to 6e
mared By the tumble Of mheat to co cents
per buslel, or Mineral 10 $40 per thogsand,
unless Here /, ab~, 70 financial embaraSs.
m,'li, 'eilSA IS Ne case 'cth but te,o Of 0ur
people. Believing thus, and that the peo-
pie all agree nth me, Ihaps made pyepor.
atsop 70 meet more than the u.uai demand.
and m1ite ereryJodgto cali and Examine
n,y stock for IA Il w'H Be found somethmg
to suit Everyone, N style and price.
p. LAWRENCE.
Mineral Point. Dec. 18Th, 1869.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-20
M Y PRICES

are regulated to correspond Nth the daU
ness Of the times, and l guarantee That
goods IN my line were never offered IN this
city cheaper than / totll sell them.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-20
A CHANCE TO MAKE
. 10000

A NY person or persons that.wl bring me Sewing
n Machine that will excel the celebrated singer
Sewing Machine or II Knitter that is equal TO In
proved amb Knitting Machine, can have an oppor'
uny Of clearing five hundred dollars for his trouble
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-23
The Coming Strawberry.

A contributor to the Prairie Farmer
INDUCES his Imagination as follows:
Much has been said and written about
the coming man, the coming woman,
and the coming Chinese; but to my
knowledge, little or nothing has been
written concerning the coming straw
berry.
Any one who, twenty years ago, would
have predicted the coming Of such a berry
as the Wilson's Albany, the lucinda, or
the Green Prolific, would have done it at
the expense of ridicule Or whoever
would have even asserted that the time
would come when whole train loads of
this delicious fruit would arrive at Chica-
90, daily, during its season, would have
been accused Of insanity, and been boot
ell by his neishbors for the expression Of
Lis opinions.
NV idea Of the coming strawberry will
appear no more absurd to the readers of
the F'armer to-day than those would
twenty years ago
Tie plant or bush upon which this
berry will be grown will attain height
of aboSt four feet, resembling the dwarf
pear in manner and style Of growth, and
capable of bearing from one to three pecks
Of fruit per plant They will be cultiva
ted in rows, as an ordinary farm crop,
and propagated; entirely free from layers
and cuttings, and will be equally as har-
dy as the currant.
The fruit will be about the size of the
common orange, and covered with a
shelly substance, which, when dissolved
will be sweet and nutritious, answering
the purpose Of sugar. 1t will also be i'm
pervious to both air and water which
will render it capable of being kept
during the winter, or transported any
number of miles without injury.
In the centre of the berry will be a
space about an inch in diameter, which
will be filled with a soft creamy substance
which coming in contact with the outer
surface (when prepared for the table,
will cause it to dissolve, and form DISH
by the side of which the strawberry of
to-day will have no comparison.
Until supply is obtained the plants
will sell at $40 each and the fortunate
producer will hold his fortune in his hand
believe that, in time, strawberries will
be brought to this degree of perfection,
and yet retain all their desirable quail
ties of to-day. II.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-23
Sick of It.

An Illinois correspondent Of the Com
try Gentleman gives the following con.
corning Mr. Alexanders great farm in
Illinois:
Broadlands-Mr Alexander's estate in
the southwest corner of this cOunty-is
to be cut up into small farms of from $50
to 100 acres, and sold as soon as the work
can be conveniently done. Causc-thcsc
large farms-farms so large that the
greater share of the management and
overseeing, as well as all the work, has
to be done by agents not pay. If a
man has capital, capacity and sufficient
energy, the larger the farm he manages
the better; because he is supposed to be
paid in proportion to the amount of capt.
tai employed and work done. Perhaps
no farmer has so hard task as he who,
not being blessed with small farm, or
possessed of large one, occupies the
middle distance, and is at once laborer
and overseer, and has to discharge the
hardest duties of both, without the indie
pendencc of the one, or the freedom from
care and consequences common to the
other. Not less than fifty acres for q
small farm, and not more than five hun
dred acres for large one, might be set
down as the safest areas-fifty acres for
him who does his own work, and five
hundred for him who, doing no manual
labor, occupies his time and oversight in
directing