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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02
Judge Loughridge Vindica.
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As we were sure was tho case, the
record of Judgee Loughridge's Con-
gressional career completely vim.
dicates his consistent Republicanism
in the matter Of the Fifteenth
Amendment. The letter to the OF
tumwa Courier, printed in another
column, giving a succinct statement
of the facts as they occurred, so fully
meets the allegations unjustly as
persing Mr.. Loughridge's radicalism,
that its publication in every Republi.
can journal in his district will be q
matter of simple justice to his Re.
publican constituents no less than
to himself Wo may hopo that
hencoforth those who oppose the re-
nomination OF the Judge will have a
grace to abstain from assailing his
unimpcachablo record, and for the
honor Of the State will be content to
urge the merits and claims OF their
particular friends, as candidates,
without doing violence to truth in
vain attempts to destroy the reputa.
ton Of an able and faithful member
Davenport Gazette.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

ToNGUE.-That unsexed virago,
Susan b. Anthony, delivered one of
her. .diatribes in New York, the other
night, during which she travelled
out of her way to throw stones on
the graves Of Franklin and Clay, in
the following unjust, unwomanly,
unchristian and uncharitable man.
nor:
"She introduced the Lothario
characteristics of Benjamin Franklin
in a startling peroration, which was
altogether discreditable to the re-
mains of tho poor old fellow. She
said that he left his wife to practice
the maxims of Poor Richard, while
he had gay time with other ladies
in Europe. Henry Clay did not find
praise at her tongue for staying in
Washington and being gallant to
pretty women, while his wife was
making butter at Ashland for the
Lexington market. She said that
he could not be wise statesman nor
the father of noble sons whilo he go
degraded the marriage relation His
son, who died but yesterday, after
fifty years in an asylum for the in.
sane, proved the wrongs which the
mother had suffered as wife,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

The Davenport Gazette is out in
quite lengthy editorial in opposi-
ton to Hon. John A. Kasson, who is
just now so hotly contesting with
the Hon. f. W. Palmer, the nomina-
ton for Congress in the 9th District.
1t says:
"It is not "to punish supposed
injury" nor real one, to us, that
wo "strike at Kasson." Onr issues
with that political trickster are all
public, and have no provocation,
much less foundation, in matters
personal. We arraign Mr.. J. A. Kas-
son for deliberate betrayal of, and
active opposition to, Republican
principles at time when, of all 9TH
ers, those principles most needed de-
tenders. In his seat in Congress
Mr.. Kasson won the bad pre.emi-
nence of being the only member from
Iowa who gave an hostile, unfriendly
or uncertain vote on the vital issues
of reconstruction on " hich the coun-
try was divided into radicals" and
"my policy" men. Yet during those
eventful days Mr.. Kassons Con-
grossional sins were more numerous
in omissions than commission his
lodges more frequent than his votes,
and his silence more noticeable than
his speech. Whoever questions this
lot him turn 10 tho record.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02
CHAPTER SO.

-, CHAPTER 80.
AN ACT appropriating Money to
defray the expenses of reunion
of Iowa soldiers. a.s H
WHEREAS, The Governor of this
State has, at the request of the Of.
ficers and soldiers of Iowa, invited
them to a general reunion in the
month of June next, and
WHEREAS, The several railroads of
this State have offered the most gem
erous arrangements for tho transpor-
tation of these officers and soldiers
to and from the place of their reunion;
now in testimony of tho high appre.
citation by the people of this State of
the patriotic and gallant services rem
dered to their country, and the hon.
or conferred upon this State by her
officers and soldiers in the late war,
and in order to secure all the ele.
ments of success to the coming re.
union,
SEC. 1. Be it enacted by the ,.,en-
eral Assembly of the State of Iowa,
That thero is hereby appropriated
out of any moneys in the treasury
not otherwise appropriated, the sum
of fifteen thousand dollars, or 40
much thereof as may be necessary
to be paid on orders Of the Governor,
approved by the census board, for
subsistence, stores, supplies and 9th
or provisions for the comfort and
convenience of our citizen soldiers at
said reunion. af E#G
Sec. Z. This Act being deemed of
immediate Importance shall take ef-
feet, from and after its publication in
the Daily State Register, and Daily
Bulletin, newspapers published at
Des Moines.
Approved April 8, 1870.
l hereby certify that the forego-
ing act was published in the Daily
State Register April 18th, and in the
Des Moines Daily &atesman---
1870.
En "pr,ur, >g
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02
Laws of Iowa.
Published by Authority.
t CHAPTER 95. X

".1. +CaAGIER 30. rGaEt. I
AN ACT authorizing the conveying
OF certain property In Iowa City,
by register of State land office.
Sec. l. Be it enacted by the Gen,
eral Assembly of the State OF Iowa,
That the register of the State land
office is hereby directed TO execute
and deliver in tho name of the State,
patents for property in Iowa City,
johnson County, Iowa, as follows
ono to Charles Bay for sixteen and
one-half feet off the South side of
north half of lot five (5) in block one
hundred and three one to Christie
pher Miller, for south half of said lot;
and one to Matthias Liebold, for
lot two (2) in block fifty-eight such
conveyances being without expense
to the State, and on the express con-
dition that the State shall in no event
be liable thereon or thereby.
Sec. 2. This Act being deemed of
immediate Importance, shall be in
full force from and after its publica-
tion in the Des Moines Bulletin,
. newspaper published at Des Moines
Iowa, and In the State Press, news
paper published at Iowa City, Iowa,
without expense to the state.
Approved April IL, 1870.
l hereby certify that the foregoing
Act was published in the Des Moines
Bulletin, April 10th, and in the
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

The Davenport Gazette is severe
in its criticisms upon the Senate
Pension Committee for reporting
against the bill giving a pension of
$4,000 per annum to Mrs. Lincoln,
and thereupon Senator Howell, in q
letter to the editors of the Gazette,
puts very tersely and pointedly tho
reasons tor the action Of the commit
tee. We cannot, however, help but
think that there are good reasons
why Mrs. Lincoln should be pen
stoned. The sum named, however,
may be too large.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02
Yesterday.

The dispatches from the Congress.
ional field this morning are good
good enough !! The most prejudiced
now can see who is the Coming Con-
gresham. The Republicans Of the
Fifth District will reward faithful
service with the endorsement it de-
serves. At every place where elec.
tions were held yesterday, the Palmer
ticket swept the field. To-day will
be a repetition Of yesterday, and
Saturday will bring the victory. The
Radicals are rising in their might,
and with grand touch of elbows are
moving forward to success.-Registg
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

The good citizens Of Blairstown.
Benton county, have been holding q
meeting in the interest of north
and south railroad. They appointed
a committee to confer with the peo-
pie of Marengo and Vinton, and also
with those persons contemplating
the building of the road. There
seems to be a lively interest in o
north aud south road in the counties
OF Poweshiok, Iowa, Tama and
Benton.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02
Ed. WRIGHT, Secretary of State
CHAPTER SO.

An ACT making further appropria-
tions for the Hospital for the In
sane at Mount Pleasant.
Sec. l. Be it enacted by the Gener-
oil Assembly of the State of Iowa,
That there is hereby appropriated
out of any money in the treasury not
otherwise appropriated, the follow.
sums for the purposes herein named;
viz: for erecting barn, five thousand
dollars for building a chimney, two
thousand dollars for improvement
Of boiler house, three thousand dol
lars: for settling reservoir and fl
ter, six thousand and five hundred
dollars; for fencing and improving
grounds, two thousand and five hun
dred dollars for contingent fund,
two thousand five hundred dollars !;
Provided. that any sum hereby ap-
propriated, not used for the specified
object named, may be used so tar as
necessary for any other of the pur-
poses specified in this act. n
Sec. 2. There is hereby appropri-
ated two thousand five hundred dol
lars for the purchase of tract of
land known as the 37i acre tract,
lying on the south side of, and ad-
joining the lands now owned by the
State; provided, the 37a acres can be
secured in fee simple to the State of
Iowa, for the said sum of two thou
sand FIVE hundred dollars, otherwise
the money shall Eot be drawn from
the State treasury.
Sec. 3. The money hereby appro-
priated shall be drawn and paid on
the order of the trustees, which or
der shall beaudited and paid as other
claims.
Sec. 4. This act being of imme-
diate Importance, shall be in force
from and after its publication in the
loaoa State Register, and Des Moines
lstdteSmdn, newspapers published at
Des Moines, Iowa.
Approved April 12, 1870.
l hereby certify that the foregoing
Act was published in tho DAILY Ioua
State Register, April 18th, and Des
Motnes Daily Statesman April 18th,
1s7O.'
Ed. WRIGHT, Secretary Of State.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

The OTHER SIDE.-- Hon. J. b.
Grinncll, Of Grinnell, in this county,
is making desparate effort for tho
defeat Of Mr.. Loughridge and tho
nomination Of Mr.. Stone. One of
the principal weapons he uses, with
which to annihilate Mr.. Loughridge,
is tho two term rule (so-called. y
Does Mr.. Grinnell forget that no was
candidate for Congress four years
ago, after having enjoyed the honors
and emoluments OF that Office for
two terms, aud did he not then urge
that, as he had made good officer,
he ought to bo retained in his posi-
tion ? We then thought he ought,
but he was badly beaten by Mr..
Loughridge, and we now support the
lattcr gentleman for the same reason
that then caused US to support Mr.,
Grinnell.--Monte-unaa Republican.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

Alta Sunday school in Ripon, q
teacher asked little boy what the
expression Sowing tares' meant.
"Courth I does," said he, pulling the
seat ofhis little breeches around in
front. aThere's a tear my ma sewed.
I made it sliding down hill" # H1l
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

Itisa very good thing for o girl to
marry doctor in good practice, for
then she will not see enough of him
to get tired of him, and at the we'd
ding the bride will receive presents
from oil her husbands patients.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

Theodore Clay, who recently died
in the insane asylum of Kentucky,
was the eldest son of the great Com
moner, Henry Clay. At thirty years
of ago he was lawyer Of much
promise, and is said to have been the
image and hope Of the great states
man. Ho formed a strong attach
ment for q young lady of Lexing-
ton, KY, who did not encourage his
suit, and steadily refused for many
months to receive his attentions, and
that finally young Clay became so
demonstrative in his manner towards
her as to make it apparent that he
was insane, and he was sent to the
asylum, where he has since becn,
comprising period of near thirty
years.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

The amount Of the Parsons fund
for the College now located at Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, is 100000. tits to be,
we understand, an institution to be
run under the auspices of tho Pres
byterian church OF this State. Cedar
Rapids added to the above endow-
ment, the sum Of 100000 to secure
the location.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02
CHAPTER 81.
AN ACT making additional appre

AN ACT making additional appro-
priation for the Iowa Soldiers
Orphans Homes.
SECTION l. BE it enacted bv The
General Assembly ofthe State of Iowa,
That there is hereby appropriated
out Of any money in the State treas
ury not otherwise appropriated for
the soldiers orphans homo at Dav-
enport, for repairs and furniture, five
thousand dollars; for library six
hundred dollars; for the soldiers
orphans home at Glenwood for fem
cling, two hundred and fifty dollars
for team and wagon, four hundred
dollars for farming implements,
fifty dollars for grading grounds,
one hundred dollars; for furniture
and bedding, five hundred dollars
for barn four hundred dollars for
general repairs for two years, one
hundred and fifty dollars !; for school
furniture, seventy-five dollars for
library, one hundred dollars for
miscellaneousexpensest three hundred
and twenty-five dollars for the SOL
diers orphans home at Cedar Falls,
to complete the building, five thou
sand dollars; for barn and sheds
twelve hundred dollars; fordesks and
seats for school rooms and for furni.
ture and bedding, two thousand dol
lars; for heating apparatus, six tho7.
sand dollars; for improving grounds
and farm, fifteen hundred dollars; for
building cistern and wells, eight
hundred dollars; for library, four
hundred dollars. making the sum of
twenty-five thousand dollars.
Sec. 2. The money shall be drawn
from the State treasury upon the
Auditors warrants issued upon the
orders of the President of the board
of trustees, only as it shall bo needed.
Sec. 3. This Act being deemed
by the General Assembly of immedi-
ate Importance shall take effec and
be in force, from and after its
publication in the DAILY State Register
and Des Eoines Statesman, news.
papers Published at Dcs Moines
Iowa.
Approved April IL, 1870.
/ hereby certify that the ioreg ding
Act was published in the Daily .Statt
Register and Des lNoines Daily
| Statesman April 10, 1870.
Ed. WRIGHT, Secretary OF State,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

The New York Tribune shows that
it knows all about the Knight
divorce case, from the following par
agraph. ra.f is.is,t
GAS an illustration of the state of
the divorce system, take the case of
knight Us. Kight, just heard at Des
Moines, Iowa, in which the Judge
refused the wife o divorce for cruel
and inhuman treatment. 1t appeared
that knight, the husband, had pre-
viously agreed to consent to a
divorce and pay Mrs. Knight ST, 900,
an agreement of course Of no legal
pertinence, except it went to show
that the husband knew that he had
been abusing his wife. Not satisfied
with this, Mrs. Knight brought her
libel; and now Judge Maxwell de-
cides against her and refuses de-
cree. Thus, sapiently observes tel
egraph dispatch, "Mrs. Knight lost
all" So it would appear. But what
is to be done with Mr.. Knight, who
first beats his wife, and then offers
her an escape from his brutality
with $4,000 in her pocket, then de.
tends libel for the separation which
he himself had agreed to, and so
comes off scot-free? and what is
called claw" is really growing more
and more amazing"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

Governor Wise's political disabili-
ties have been removed. This may
be dono SO far as the government is
concerned, but an interposition of
Divine Providence could alone quail
iy him for decent citizen.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

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A special to the Register by tho
Great Western Telegraph, of the
24th, says:
ga letter from Whetestone, Dako.
ta, is received, which says that Spot.
ted Tail, Swift Bear aud Fast Bear,
Brule Sioux Chiefs, and Yellow Hair
left there for Washington on the
18th, accompanied by interpreters.
The Indians at Whetestone, num-
bering 400, commenced celebrating
their annual Sun Dance on the 10th,
the celebration lasting three days.
Reports from Cheyenne Agency say
that q party of Indians killed 300
head Of beef cattle in one day, and
drove away many others. 1t is posi-
lively asserted that all the depre-
dations are carried on by band OF
l6S lodges Of Northern Cheyennes
under Turkey Leg.
Parties just from Montana state
that over six inches of snow fell in
the vicinity OF Helena on the 10th,
which insures plen y of water for
mining and agricultural purposes.
| Gen. Sheridan's reception at Hello
ma was very cordial. The people
turned out en- masse.
A minor named Thos. Williams
was found dead in a cabin near Cen.
tral City, Colorado, Saturday morn
ing. On examination Of his stom.
ach it was found he had been poison
cd. A companion named William
Howe, who had suddenly disappear
cd, was suspected. The Sheriff
started in pursuit, overtaking him at
ranch near Eureka. Howe attempt
ed to swallow some poison, but was
prevented by the Sheriff. He is in
jail awaiting trial
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

Two days ago q dispatch from
Albany said "threo hundred Fenians
without arms passed through here
last night for the border" The same
telegraph to-day assures us that they
are not without legs.--Ghicago Post
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02
The Fifth District.

The Chicago Posts Dos Moines
special says:
"The counties in this, the 5th
Congressional District, have now all
held conventions, and the renomina-
tion of Mr.. Palmer is assured beyond
all reasonable controversy. 1t is
probable that not moro than two
countics-Polk and Lucas have
delegations which go earnestly for
Mr.. Kasson."
All true enough, except that only
two out Of the twcnty-threc counties
in the District, have held conventions
to-wit: Lucas and Wayne, the for.
mer going for Kasson, and the latter
for Palmer.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

effect and be in force from and after
its publication in the State Reqister
and Des Moiaes Bulletin newspapers
Published at Des Moines, Iowa. E@
Il Approved April 18th, 1870. a y
hereby certify that the foregoing
Act was published in the Des Moines
Register April 19, 1870, and in the
Des Wosnes Bulletin--1870.
Ed. WRIGHT, Secretary of State.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

A New York Paper says: "There Is
atrick being extensively practiced by
homely, but wealthy girls who want
to marry. They get themselves up
to look like dyspeptics in the last
stages, when somo nice man marries
them. Parties in this city will mako
q splendid counterfeit dyspeptic or
consumptive out ofa healthy girl in
three days for $50. G
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

The authorities of tho city Of
Boston have voted Col. Burrell $40.
600 for his services in obtaining
enlistments to fill the quota of the
city, during the rebellion. ss
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

A brave husband is Peter Fuller,
of Delaware county, Indiana, who,
getting frightened at what he
thought was ghost, orept to the
back side of the bed and made his
wife lie before him.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

Gen. j A. Williamson, who was
recently appointed the Special Agent
Of the Post Office Department for
the State Of Texas, has let Des
Moines to take charge OF his Office.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

The corps Of Engineers of tho OF.
tumwa & st. Paul RR., are now at
Kirkvillc, Wapcllo county, and will
get into Mahaska county this week.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02
CHAPTER 90.

AN ACT to amend Section 22lS OF
tho Revision of 1860 in relation to
Tenants.
Sec. l.. BE it enacted by the Gen
eral Assembly of the State Of Iowa,
That section 221S of the Revision OF
1860 bo amended 10y inserting after
the word "March" in said section the
following except iu case Of field ten,
ants, or croppers, whose lease shall
be held to expire when the crop is
harvested, unleas otherwise agree
upon
Sec. ! This Act being doomed oi
immediate importance, shall take
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

DIssoLvED.-We notice by the
Eddyville Gazette that the law firm
Of Clement & MoNett has dissolved,
Clement retaining tho books of the
concern. l-
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

In little Delaware where white
mons parties and whipping posts
flourish, one-third of the population
cannot read. OF such is the King.
dom of Democracy.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

The Venerable Bishop Kempor of
tho Diocese Of Missouri, died on the
24th at the ripe age of 81. ol.n MIA
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

The Homeopathic Physicians of
Iowa, meet in Convention to form a
State society at Des Moines, May
31st, E ~
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02
State Items.

Warren County selects delegates
to the Congressiona! Convention Of
tho fifth District on the 31st.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

A long autograph letter from
George Washington, on agricultural
matters, was recently sold in Lon.
don for S175. "a tii4F9
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

Swift Bear, Spotted Tail, Rod
Cloud and other notable chiefs are
interviewing Uncle Sam at Wash.
ington.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

Appanoose County has subscribed
s125, 900 to the Chicago and South
western Railroad. So says the
Citizen.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02
EouRrER JoB DEPARTMENT.
COMPLETE WITH NEW
TYPES AND PRESSES.
PRINTING OF ALL KINDS

From q Visiting Card to q Mammoth Poster.
executed In good style. Eastern prices aud
work duplicated,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

Ten per cent of the births in Scot
land arc reported as illegitimate.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

ai The specie in the National Banks
of the United States in March last,
was 81, 100000. z 4ioI mol
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

Queen Victoria, it is said, is oppos-
cd to woman suffrage. q#ftaHt
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

Prince Arthur, of England, has
attained his twentieth year.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-06-02

Long John Wentworth farms it on
two thousand acres. Bi3f5 si'a h
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Jottinga

Alexander q. Stephens has finished
his History Of the War. 4
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-11-08

The Maine Farmer discusses the value
of sawdust for bedding as follows: There
is great difference in the value of the
different kinds of sawdust. For example,
while hard pine sawdust from the ship
yard is pure and sweet, even fragrant,
and readily takes up the urine, it is not
SO valuable or good for the soil as hard
wood dust, or even our native soft-wood
dust from spruce, hcmlock, etc. The rea-
son is, because the pine is full Of resin,
which is almost water and rot proof. 1t
will last quite time and not decay,
whereas the hard wood readily and rap.
idly decays, thus furnishing small
amount of manure to the soil.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-11-08

Mr.. |. I. Tillinghast of Factoryville,
Penn, recently undertook to watch some
bees working freely on white clover, with
the view of ascertaining how rapidly they
gather honey. Selecting a bee that look
ed quite empty, he watched her just an
hour, in which time she visited five hun.
dred and eighty-two clover heads, when
he lost sight Of her in flying over some
weeds, and does not know that she was
even then fully loaded.