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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-19

John Watts, OF the county of Halifax,
was shot and Instantly killed few days ago
in an ARRAY with negro. We did not learn
the particulars further than that difficulty
occurred and Mr.. Watts attempted to shoot
the negro, but his gun failed to fire, when
the negro fired, killing him instantly
Chatham Tribune.
On Monday last Mr.. William Maupin, a
young man of about twenty-ore years OF
age, went out into the tobacco-ground to
work, and was there until about 10 O'Clock,
since which time he has not been seen or
heard Of Charlottesville Chronicle.
Bishop Early continued to improve yes
terday, and his condition is not regarded as
dangerous as it was on Tuesday. Strong
hopes are entertained that he will soon re-
yive sufficiently to be out again.-Lynch-
burg Ne,cS.
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Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch
letter from the R0ckbrfdge Raths

/. RocKBRIpaE BATHS, August 16, 1870
Your correspondent has been here for
some time, and he finds 1t truly pleasant and
recuperating to linger here.
Mr.. Brown, late of Jarratts Hotel, OF Pc
tersburg, having taken charge OF this iayo-
rite watering-place, has made IL declaedly
the most pleasant resort in the mountains.
He is very kind and ACCOMMODATING, DOM TO
those who have made this their summer
home and the transient visitors. -,
The "Baths' is place situated in those
mountains of Virginia which have the ap-
pearance of blue domes towering above the
skies. and of course present to the eye 4
most beautiful spectacle.
It is only nine miles from "Goshen de-
pot" and eleven from Lexington, famlllarly
known as the ''Athens of the West"
There is double daily line of stages run
ming from the aforementioned places to
the Baths" and passing through grand
and picturesque scenery-scenery that cam
not be surpassed by any in the State III
many respects. The finest view, however,
is to be taken from Jump noun n
the mBaths." The view from this peak is
not surpassed much by that from The we'll
known and lofty "Peaks Of Otter"
The " Bath" here has been pronounced
by the best physicians to be the finest In
the world.
How, with all this, do you think any one
could keep from being. happy, and having,
of course. a pleasant time! The company
here is not very large one, but it is very
pleasant and agreeable indeed. Everything
in the way of amusement Is at hand-such
as bowling-sHey, billiards, etc.
All these, together with the tact that Mr.
Brown keeps one of the best tables in the
State Of Virginia, make the " Rockbridge
place that ought to be tH Sssea Why by
are seeking delightfully."- cool atmosphere,
for the thermometer never gets higher than
500 at the hottest hour of the hottest day.
Twill not forget TO mention that at there her,
will be grand tournament here on the 10Th
of this month, at which time the Augusta
Knights will again cross lances with the
Rockbridge Knights. A coronation ball
will be given on the night of the same by By,
our host (Mr. BROWN, and no doubt II VIII
prove most successful.
Yours, &C., Is.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-19

Party feeling is good organizer, but a
hopes to thrive must plant itself squarely
on some practical and substantial-some
material position.-LoutsosHe Courier.
How would you like to organize party
with nothing to rally around but a name p
nothing !" PRACTICAL" substantial" or
- material?n
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-19

A DANGEROUS CoUHTgRFEIT--A DANCE.
rous Gao counterfeit is in circulation. All
the notes 80 far discovered are evidently
printed from the same plate, which is re-
narKably well engraved. The name OF the
bank differs In every case, this portion of
the plate being evidently left blank and va
rions times introduced, so as to better avoid
detection. The only noticeable blelnish 10
the notes is slightly blotted appearance In
the yiggstte aud an infesiority in the paper.
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, FATHER KILLED BY HIS SON.-Ml

A FATHER KILLED BY HIS SoN.-Much
excitement occurred at Berlin, N. j., on
Tuesday in consequence Of a young man
named John Ware having killed his father,
John A. Ware. Threats of lynch law were
made, but the young man made his escape
from the excited populace. He was subse-
quently arrested and committed. He is
only twenty-five years of age, and no reason
is assigned for the commission Of the deed.
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VXTOODWARD & SON, LUMBER AND

WOODWARD & SON, LUMBER AND
Ninth and Byrd streets, adjoining Richmond and
Petersburg depot. have on hand large STOCK OK
Virginia and North Carolina HEAkT ana MI n
CHARITABLE lUMB Z, all sizes and lengths ;
HEART aud MERCHANTABLE. DkE y, ~.
FLOORING, PINE and Cypress sai sesl,E y.
OAK and CEikAR Pl'STS; Tor sais Tow ioi
cash, Heart and MerchantaDle BIZ Timber cu'
to orcer al short notice. " lo--Ia&sam
UNFOLDING CARDS YRLNTED 81
w RHM nysyAgGH PBIN1IEE-sanHE,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-19

REPRESENTATIVE Baltimore Medical
Bulletin says: " A number of our fashion
able doctors are out of town, and the health
of the people was never better. The SEX
tons generally had better protest against
these professional recreations."
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COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
COTTON MILLS.

The subscribers, having taken charge of are
now Operating the MANCHESTER COTTON
AND WoOLLEN MANUFAGTUkaNessC oM-
PANY,S MILLS. Are prepared 70 oner
IA and rs BROWN sHfHTINGS.
III BROWn SHEETiEG3Y
EXTRA OENABURGS,
z CITTcN YARNS (ali Nos.l,
+ the well-known and popular brands OF tho eom-
oaGys .ylE6 - 80, Iz4t@.s 4
tjtice az Messra. Winston & Powers, corner
Fourteenth and Cary streets. Post. oiice box No.
lGS. y. GkAAam " co.
RICHMOND July 80 lE7a iy2s-aw
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OFFICE OF CITY ENGINEER,
RICHMOND, VA, August Is, lS1O. J

OFFICE OF CITY ENGINEER,l
RICHMOND, VA, August Is, 1870.
NOTICE.-By virtue of the subjoined
~ ordinance, and by direction of the Committee
on streets. all persons whose fences project De.
yond any street line are hereby notified TO remove
them to their proper positions on or before the l5th
dry Of September next. Upon dtsregard OF This
notice the ordinance will be rigidly enforced:
AN Ordinance Concerning certain EncTodch-
ntents on Public Streets. Passed January 10,
1870. Extract.
Wherever in that portion of the city annexed
b. act of the Legislature passed February 49, 1861
houses or porches which have been erected prior
to that date project over or encrosch on the pub
lie street distance not exceeding three feet, the
same may be allowed to continue until the LIST day
OF january. 1875 Proptded, hotoeusr, That al
fences within said district shalt be put upon the
proper street line whenever their owner shall be
notified by the Engineer of the city so TO do; And
progided also. hat all encroachmepts whatsoever
Shall be removed on before the date specified
1.-THE foregoing Is true extract from an ordi.
nance now In force. Witness my hand as Clerk OF
the Council, this 1s,h day of May. 1870.
Z. G. HOWARD, Clerk Council
CHARLES II. DTMMOCK,
an l5--lw CITY Eupineer.
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Ticket, or Cora Glencoe. "A Novel. "Mene.
Meme, Tekel, Upharsin. This is the in.
depreciation of the thing"-Daa.ie,. By
BRAaAEzA. Philadelphia j. B. LIpp1S-
COLT 81 Co. 1870.
For sale by WooDHoUsE & PARnAM, Main
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Correspondence Of Richmond Dispatch.
LETTER FROM HEALING SPRINGS

FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF THE PLACE
LARGE COMPANY-GOOD ENTERTAIN
MENT, &c.-MEETING OF THE VALLEY
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION-INTE
uJSCTSSIONS SERMONS, &C.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-19

MOUNTA1N-TOP HOUSE.-This well.
IY1 known place Of summer resort, situated In
Rockfish Gap, on the Blue Ridge mountain and
Within one mile OF Alton depot, on the Chesa.
peake and Chic railroad having been newly re-
Tilted with entirely new and elegant furniture, Ia
now open Tor the reception Of visitors.
The air at M0UkTAIN-TOPi Is always remark
ably cool, With fire frsestona and chaiybeate
water, and magnificent view.
The undersigned having leased the above pro-
perty, will spare no pains to make their gaestg
comfortable.
Guests Will be conveyed to and from the depot
free Of charge. Address
s. II. GOODLOE & CO.,
..... Alton depot,
ie2!--om Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-19

REmAnKABLE EscApE.--A spring colt be-
longing to DR.. William III. Page one day
last week fell down well forty feet deep,
and was rescued with only few scratches.
The well was walled up, and had rocky
bottom with very little water in 1t.--Cldrke
Tony1pr
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-19

ECIAL NOTICE. ,Ssssssss,s.z.z
- FRIENDSHIP LODGE, l. o. q. S2ES&tG
F., No. 10.-All members of this -sgSSss=
Lodge are requested to attend the -stfnt<,
next regular meeting OF the Lodge on TUESDAY
NIGHT, August 23d, as ID alters OF Importance to
the interest Of every member VIII be before the
Lodge.
n. B.-All members of other Lodges i'll good
standing are especially Invited 70 attend.
[Signedl HENRY 7. COOK,
all l0-itx Secretary.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-19

HONE SCHOOL IN ALBEMARLE.-
IL Mrs. COLEMAN will resume her school 18TH
SEPTEMBER, and wishes 10 receive five young
ladies' az her pupils. Session, forty weeks. Board
and tuition in English, French, rudiments Of La
tn, Drawing Music on piano and guitar, $500.
TERMS: Half In advance !: the remainder Fehru-
are reqrested TO address the subscriber. Elder X.
J.. COLEMAN G0rdOnsYille. Va. au Is sw6tt
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FORM OF PROXY.

FORM OF IRONY.
RICHMOND AND DANyILLE RAILROAD co.
Knoao all Men by these Presents:
tute and arpoint 80 attorney - for -
and In -. name to vote on all questions that
may be brought before The meeting of the Stock,
holders OF the Richmond and Danylile Railroad
Company TO be Ecld at on - the -.
day OF =, or at any adjourned meeting thereof
hereby rattfying all the acts OF -. said attor-
ncy In the premises, fully aG y - Werc present
and voting In person.
In testimony whereof - have hercunto
affixed -- hand this - dag OF ---.
iy 6,Sswtd
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-19

THE MEMBERS of RICHMOND g.
l. LODGE will please attend called meet Xxx
ing of the Lodge, at the Masonic Hall, on/ '
Franklin street retween Eighteenth and Nine
teentll, THIS friday EVENT NC at 7 o'clock for
work.
Members of sister Lodges aud transient brethren
I'm GOOD Standing are frate-naly invited to attend.
BY order of the Worshipful Master.
JAMES E. RIDDICK,
an 101tA Secretary.
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grace and laveliness since the town was first
settled ferand,1n Gazette.
The limp was named Alexandra-aEter
the Danish princess.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-19

TINE MEMBERS of ROANE >s,s se.g,xzs<
L LODGE. 20. 100, !. 9. Q. F: are St2I:
hereby notified to meet In their TsSssSgg|
rooms THIS (Priday) AFTER ~>z7'rve$s,
NOON al 3 O'Clock to perform the last sad rite:
TO our deceased brother Robert ). Allen.
Members of sister Lodges are invited to be pre-
sent.
Il. WILEY DAVIS,
M g1tK Secretary.
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RICHMOND AND pANyILLE RAILROAD CO.,l
RICHMOND. lure %. 1870. {

A II A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
N DIRECTORS of this company, held THIS
DAY the President reported the act Of The General
Assembly OF Virginia, approved July II. 1870, d.
rectng the Board of Public Works to sell 10 This
company the stock of the State in this company,
and authorizing the company to buy The same.
meeting Of the Stockholders OF this company be
called 10 me ct at the Exchange HOTEL in the city
of Richmond, on the 3lst day OF August, 1870, at
IL NJ, for The purpose OF considering the accept
ance of said act. j. Il. BLAZE, Secretary.
The book tor transferring etock VIII be closed
on the 18th Of August until after the meeting OF
Stockholders. j. u. BLAIR, Auditor.
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rs>HE MEMBERS OF DAMON LODGE,
L No. 7. X. F.. are hereby notified To meet In
lha,r rooms on THIS friday AFTERN DON,
10Th at O'Clock to pay the last tribute Of respect
10 our deceas ed brother, RUBERT 5: hLtES.
Members of sister Lodges are invited to nni'e
with us. bringing with them the regalia of the
Order.
Nv order OF the Worthy Chancellor.
7. WILEY DAVIS,
aul9-ltx Recording Scribe.
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For the Dispatch.
Providence Forge and Virginia
ANTIQUITY,

Messrs. Editors, During the heavy rain:
about the first of June the freshet over
flowed and cut the dam at the Old Forge.
on the Jones branch Of the Chickahominv
in New Kent county, Va. The rush and
force of the water was terrible, carrying
everything before it. Trees Of large size
were upturned, and with them one build
inc was undermined and carried away
Even heavy iron boiler, formerly used fol
a distiiery, and firmly set in RI arch, was
carried with brick and iron some distance
down stream.
The gorge thus cut in the earth unco'
vered the foundations Of what must have
been in it's day large iron foundry. The
anvil. hammer, and six unfinished bars OF
slabs of iron, with portions OF the machl
merry and brick foundation of chlmneys
&C., were exposed to view.
Will yourself or any of your readers tel
us whether there is any record, or history
or even tradition, now to lie found of the
time of this construction? BY whom wa:
it built? When and how destroyed
And whence the name Of Providence
Forge?"
thus far am unable to gain any reliable
information ON these points from the oldest
inhabitants of the neighborhood, who have
passed over these ruins for the past eighty
Years utterly ignorant of what lay con
cealed beneath them. +. u. L.
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The FLooD AT ABINGDoN-SEvERAL
BUILDINGS WASHED AwAY.-A correspond
pondent at Abingdon furnishes the Marion
Herald the following account of the damage
done by the flood at that place on Monday !:
The rain commenced to fall about II
O'Clock A. NJ. Sunday, and continued at in
tervals all that day and night. A little after
u O'Clock Monday the rain began to fall in
a perfect torrent, and in an incredibly
short time Wolf creek, which passes
through the east end Of town, was swollen
to a large river. The threc-story cabinet
shop of John Rose was moved some twenty
feet by the force of the current. His loss is
about 50 200. The water rose to the win
dow-sills of the Catholic convent, and it
was feared at one time that the foundation
of the building would be washed out, but
fortunately it escaped serious injury. The
bridge across the creek near Roses shop,
MIR. Finley's stable, Carnahan's slaughter
house, and Mr.. Frank Finlcy's mill, We're
all swept away. Fences went by whole
sale. There was a considerable panic in the
lower end of town for awhile, and Il good
many families moved out of their houses
and sought safety in the more elevated por-
ton OF the town. Women and children
were removed from several houses on RATS,
the houses being completely surrounded
by water.
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r O. O. F.-The members of EXCEL
Il. SIOk ENCAMPMEhT. No. 90, Ill assem-
BILE TO-DAY nhe 10th instantly at o'clrck I. NJ:
resnect to Patriarch Robert :. Allen, deceased.
GEORGE L. B0WDFN,
ou IN II Scribe.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-19

FREAKS OF TIE LlGHTNING.-The light
ming struck wagon makers shop belong
ing to Moses Mason, near Broadway, in
this county, on Tuesday afternoon of last
week, and cut some curious freaks. 1t
struck in the door on the southern side,
SCATTERING the sill and checking. On the in
side of the shop it struck Mr.. Mason's work.
bench, passing over the bench and blister.
ing several pieces of steel, finally striking a
loaded gun sitting in q corner of the shop
Passing down the gun-barrel and discharg.
ing the piece, The electric fluid passed into
the earth in the corner of the shop. In its
passage over the bench it broke six panes
of glass, and three in MIR. Mason's dwelling,
standing about fifty feet distant. Happily
for Mr.. Mason, he was absent when the
shop was struck.-Rocktngha Register.
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No. III MAIN STR L + T.

No. I'LL MAIN STREET.
take pleasure in announcing that MI. JAMES
E. BuRREss is again with ME, and I unite with
him in extending 4 cordial invitation to his nu-
merous friends to continue the patronage hltherlo
so generously accorded him.
JOHN N. WO0DFIN,
ana I'm Hi Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-19

shop WAS struck.-RocktTs9hGm Register.
BURNED BY DEMONSTRATING the Sc
we're storm on Tuesday the 9th instant the
house of Mr.. James J.. Carter, on the Mill
wood and Berryville turnpike, near the old
chapel, was struck by lightning, and en-
tirely consumed. There were five persons
in the house at the time, and, most singu-
lar to say, though the house was small, no
one was hurt. The fluid must have diffused
itself over the house, firing it in several
places at the same time, as, though a new
house, it was destroyed in an incredibly
short time, and that while the rain fell in
such torrents as have been rarely witnessed.
MIR. Carter was fortunate enough to save
most of his furniture Clarke Courier.
CRoPs.-Complaints are reaching us of
the indifferent yield of the wheat both as
regards quality Indignantly. The oat crop
is magnificent one, and the corn promises
a most sanguine realization, which, after
all, is our chief mainstay, many OF our farm
ers having come to regard wheat much as .
fancy crop, with its success depending upon
too many contingencies for profitable cul-
turc.- Warrenton Sentinel.
The RIGHT SP1RIr.-The Clarke Courier
says
"a meeting of all voters in the county
opposed to the progress OF Radicaiism is
called to take into consideration the best
measures to be taken to effect this result"
"ALExANDR1A LIaP."-The g Alexandria
limp" is the latest eccentricity Of fashion.
1t is produced by wearing very high
heeled boot on one foot and q fiat. heeled
boot on the other. The young lady waddles
about like q goose Winchester Sentinel.
Allnsion is evidently made to Alexandria
in Egypt, for no one who knows what he is
talking about would ever say that AieXan.
liria ladies g Waddie.7 II there is one thing
of which this city can justly feel proud, 1t Is
Of ladies, for they have been noted for their
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GREAT REDUCTION In THE PRICE
" OF BOARD AT THE
~ M " r. MIC

MONROE COUNTY. WEST VIRGINIA.
This delight ful WATERING RESORT, fayora.
for the wonderful medicinal properties OF it's va
tiers and fashionable patrons, will open for tho
season on JUNE 18th.
The location, 600 feet above the sea level with
cool mountain air and most magnificent scenerv
together with two extensive baths, Supplied
WITH mineral water from springs that rise In the
baths at q temperature of Is degrees. renders The
MOld Sweet" the most attractive resort i'm the
United states. Hotels, cottages, and BALLROOM
Illuminated by gas. 800 : = S'si
A suitable livery in connection with the SPRINGS.
Telegraph communication to every part of lie
world. Board, 81. 80 per day; Geo per month.
JOHN 4. WILSON,
Je G-ZW Manaper.
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GEORGETOWN COLLEGE, D. C.

The academic year of Georgetown College COM
mences on the FIRST MONDAY OF SEPTEM-
BhR and ends in the first week ofJuly.
The lectures In the medical and law departments
VIII commence in October.
JOHN EARLY, s. j., President.
Circulars containing particulars can be obtained
by applying TO the President. le-lm
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SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
MRS. F. p. HOBSON, MRS, II. A. WISE, JR.

OUDOUFSC HOOL, Middieburg,
Ia Loudoun county, Va V. DABhEf, erinci-
nal. Apply for circulars. 1e 2s-eoo9m
CyV .JOSEPU'S ACADEMY, CORNER
NM EOTTrTH AND MARSHALL STREET..
The scholastic exercises OF this Institution wtll
| he resumed on the FIRST MONDAY IN SER
TENDER. gu o-.nI
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suMMEm REsORT,s,

Is open for visitors. For hqa'tffujness, GOOD
living, DC. It Is uissurpasse9 In the fnountains
TERMS : o. per day, $40 per week go per month
Children under twelve years and servants, half
price. Deductions for parties spending the sam.
mer. lie s-smJ A. X. YANfEY. in.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1870-05-06

However, I VI ill tell it as leniently as
possible. And as for this new chum, 7"
turning TO 1le, "WheSe I first came to
the colony, [ and my mate here were
both of us green enough to have made
Just as stupid a blunder: 50 / can't
blame him. Come, let ussit down and
have drink all round of real old Ja-
maica rum, of which we have an un-
broached keg in stock"
The invitation was readily accepted,
and we keptit up until day-breaIS with
grOg, songs and tOasts.
So ended the tragedy Of 'killing an
old man, which / now learnt WAS a
name universally bestowed on large
male kangaroo. These animals, when
attacked, are very feTOcious, and if they
cannot get away, and are engaged at
close Qu. ters, will clasp you with their
short fore legs, and pressing you tight
Iy against their chest will raise one of
their strong hind legs which is armed
with terribly long, strong, and knife
shAAd spur, and rip You right down
with it, causing almost instant death.
When hunted with dogs, the old
man y will generally, when once at
bav, disembOWel two Oh, three of his ca
niIe adversaries before he is dragged
down and dispatched and the human
foe is sometimes served in the Sa1ae
manner.
These two terrible murderers, as
thought them, turned out to be two
right good fellows; one had been cor
net in n crack cavalry regiment at
hopae, the other a curate in the church
of ngland. We soon became fast
friends and partners in what turned out
afterwards to be well paying claim,
and in the year 1867 we all returned to
old England rich men.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1870-05-06
Turning Smoke Into Gold.

Sir Walter Raleigh discoursing on the
virtues of tobacco TO Queen Elizabeth,
said to her that among its other Won
derful qualities, the smoke into which
il. was converted in . pipe could be ac-
curately weighed. The Queen being
iucreduIous, laid him 4 wager of thirty
pieces of gold that he could not prove
his assertion; whereupon Sir Walter
calling for a pair of scales, weighed the
tobacco with which he charged his pipe,
and having smoked the contents be-
fore the court, weighed the ashes left in
the bowl, saying to the Queen, "yOur
majesty can not deny that the differs
ence between the weight of the tObac-
GO / placed in the pipe and that of the
ashes that remain, is the exact weight
of the portion which has Teen turned
into smoke" The Queen readily adj
mittcd the fact, and ordered the wager
to be paid, declaring to those who stood
by that Sir Walter had proved himself
to be the greatest of alchemists, for all
others she had heard of only pretended
to change one metal into another, but
that he had actually changed smoke
into cold