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Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

JOHN HEss, who had been confined in
the jail at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, escaped
n few nights since, aAd immediately
went TO Neenah, his former home thence
he went 10 the home Of his divorced
wife and murdered her, first shooting
her, and then cutting her throat from
ear to ear. The murderer then repaired
TO his brothef's house and hid in the at
tic. An effort was made 10 arrest him,
when he shot himself through the head
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17
The German Empire.

The new German Empire IN 10 have
n population of 81, sos, ,653, exclusive Of
Alsace and Lorraine, which win give IT
1,63S, ,545 more, or total Of 40, las, 200.
This is the largest population Of any
State in Europe except Russia. The fig
ures for the various States are as follows !:
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

A musical young lady says that COM
poser may very properly make overtures
TO anybody.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

An Indiana girl finding man in her
room at hotel, picked him up and threw
him out of the window.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

The Joint High Commission were cor
daily received by the President.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

The printing and reporting of the III
inois State Constitutional Convention
cost $50, ZOO.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

There is dispute in Germany as to
where the Emperor shall be crowned.
In ages past the Emperors were elected
at Frankfort-on-the-Main and crowned
at Aachen. Two or three centuries ago,
Aachcn had no quarters for the guests
on these occasions, and the coronation
ceremony was removed 10 Frankfort.
Now Aachen is again of importance, and
disputes the claim with Frankfort. Ber-
lin is so profoundly Prussian that the
South Germans look upon il with ieal-
nnHY
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

THE Democrats OF Troy have nominated
the Hon. Thomas B. Carroll for Mayor.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

OwYHEE, Idaho. is now shipping S41,-
600 in bullion weekly.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-09-19

Ahoc. bOOaM GeDcIdl
III. ". BARTLETT, General Ticket Agent.
Change of Schedule.
GENERAL SUPER1hTEEDENT'S OFFICE,
WILMINGTON, COLUMBIA l. AUGUSTA r. r. Co.,
WILalNoToS, n. c., AUGUST 6. 1871.
f.ss U7f ESS51Sslts ltsssss5D AFTER this date tho
~ sa n ~ - ~. following schedule will
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-09-19

GPEcIAL ATTENTION given to thoo oil
- lection Of Commercial Papcr, Interest
on on state AMI Railroad Bonds and Stocks, and
Conversion OF State Securities, Ly
NOV ~ emo T. GAMDNILL, Broker.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-09-19

A FEW reatons why they should have the
N preference over al others:
]. Wheeler & Wilson's Sewing Machine is
much rimpler than any Of tho others; re-
Gniring le-s than half TIC amount OF ma
chncry.
AZ the result ,f This simplicity, Ills ma !.
chiac is ,"ach less ii BIC than TIE ctkerr 70
get ont Of repair.
3. Another rnrni, Of this simplicity is
greater durability.
i. Another result is less friction and con.
seqncntiy, greater casc and rapidity OF mo-
Lion, with lcas noise.
S. And greatest Of sll, that it 1ses 70 Shut
tic, and makes the lock stitch.
1t is the cheapest to buy the best. Buy the
machine that has justly, fairly and honora-
bly, won reputation and independence
against strong and bitter competition. For
mere than twenty years has tho Wheeler j.
Wilson not only stood first and foremost, bnt
nov stands the uniivallcd Sewing Machine OF
Tie enlightened civilized world. Buy tho ma
chine that has been thus tested and proved,
and then ytn are euro to get thu best. For
sale on the easiest porsible terms Sales
| room Main street, second door below PHOENIX
on:cc, ColUn.lia,S S. @.
Js. rURsLEY, Agent.
A. WHITE, General Southern Agent.
Juno Fl emo
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Greenville and Columbia Railroad.
COLUMBIA, s. C., MAncH l, 1871.

&c as N E5g ds}e' On 19a tSa a.,HF iaijorins this
connecting with Night Trains on South Caro-
linn Railroad up and down; aleo with Trains
going North and South on Charlotte, Colum bia
aud Augusta RGilruad:
Up
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-09-19
CLOTHING HOUSE
OF
G Il I L s & WILEY,
COL nIBIA, S.C.

NTE have marked down all of our. large
w stock OF KEADY-MADE CLOTHING TO
such low figures that the price comes within
reach Of all TINT wish a good fitting garment,
made in the latest slylo and by tho best ma L.
ers in New York. We are tho only house that
sell All Linen Drawers at s1.50. We are The
Calcutta Suits, warranted genuine. An in
spection OF our large stock will settle the
mind OF any one that money ia made by buy
ing from US. ThIty-two inch Sole Leather
Trunks, only few left. at $40 Juno %
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Thornwell's Collected Writings,

NEUROLOGICAL and Ethical, volumes,
Il embellished with Dr. Thornwolls por
trait. 81 per volume.
The Conservative Reformation and its The.
ology. By Rev: Charles p. Krowth, D. D. S.
The Unseen World. By Rev. DR.. Stork. 81.
NEW NOVELS.
Her Lord and Master. By Florence NIaryatt
Won, not Wooed BY the author Of Bred in
the Bone, DC. 90 cents.
Terrible Temptation. BY Charics Rcade.
such aa Mother's Recompense, Vale of Oedars,
Sc, at 81 per volume.
The above books cent to any address, post
paid, on receipt OF price
Aug DUFFIE & CHAPMAN, booksellers.
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CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK
e q l. u ~ nI IA. $. e.
Present Capital, $15O,0OO.

O|AA = ~ - S"octopo'
OFFICERS.
John =. Palmor, President
\. q. EreniZer, Cashier.
g. n. 6. Butt, Assistant Cashier.
DIRECTIONS.
j. Eli Gregg, John Is. Palmer, +. W AicAIae-
ter, u. y. Sem, OF II. D. Sem 4 Son; G. ".
Eeurdcn, Of Copeland & BcarG,n; II. l.. BRYAN,
OF Bryan i McCnrtcr; ". C. Swa!,icId, or Il.
Il W. G. Swsnicid.
F. ~. McMaster, Solicitor
!EHHlS Bank is now open for tho traneact on
Il OF general banking business.
CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT OF cnrrencv or
coin, bearing iItcrest NJ the rate IF seven ~
per cent. per anunm, III kind, will be issued
deposits from County Officers especially 80.
ilciteH; also, from Trustees Administrations
Erccutors, Professional Men, and othere.
Particular attention given to accounts oi
CHy and COnniyy Merchants. and other buai.
ness men, and The usual accommodations ex-
tended.
Notes, Bills Of Exchange, and other evi.
dcnces OF debt discounted. and money loaned
on collaterals.
Stocks. Bonds, Goll, silccr bought nnd sold.
,MMaafed Currency purchased at q small
Sight Drafts dra,on direct on all the prcmi
nent places in England, Ireland, Scotland
france, Germany, Belgium. Holland, Den
marx Gnd the Orient. Letters Of Credit issucd
Iayabie III any OF the above places.
Drafts On all tho prominen5 citics in thu
United States bought and sold
Banking House opposite Columbia Hotel
Open from 8 to 3. Fob 2S "
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Summer Schedule s. & q. r, r..

No FIRE USED IN WASHING.
WARFIELD'S COLD WATER SOAP.
NNH1S SOAP waehce perfectly in cold water.
oil and paint from garments. It washes alf
kinds OF goods.-cotton annel, silkor woolen.
It cleansee silver, plated ware and jewelry
without scratching. II the articles are much
tarnished, rub them with piece Of flannel
which has plenty Of the eoap on It. To people
who do their own washing, it ia invaluable.
It will cave its cost in one washing. For sale.
in boxes OF thirty. Blk bars. by
EDWARD HOPE,
April o Agent for South Carolina.
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INTEREST ALLO WE'D 4 r TIE IA TEut
SEVEN PER CENT. PEN ANNCM.
ON CER1IFICA Els OF DEPOSIl.
AND SI-E PEE CENT. COM
70 UNDED EVERY .SII
MON1HS ON Il Geo UNITS.
OFFICERS.
M Vim. Martin, President.
5ohn John F. ?. Thomas ralmer; vicc-rrcsiaents.
A. G.. Brenizcr, Cashier.
]. Ii. Sawyer, Assistant Cashier. i
charge of branches
John u. B. Smith, Assistant Cashier.
Directors. aIH
Wade Hampton, William Martin, A. @. Hae.
kell, F. ". McMastcr, John r. Thomas. f. q.
lIcinitsh, ] ohm d. Palmer, Thorn ae Z. Gregg.
Columbia. "'
]. Eli Gregg, Marion.
@. T. Scott, Newbcrry.
w. G.. Mayes, Sewberry.
3. ii. RutlcdGe, Charleston.
Hanlel ltavcnel, Jr.. Charleston
Mechanics, Laborers, Clerks, Witlowe. or
phans and others may here deposit heir say.
ings and draw liberal rate of interest there.
on. Planters, Professional Men and Trustees
wishing to draw int Greet on their funds unti
they require thom for business or other pur.
poses: Parents desiring to set apart small
.un,a for their children, and Married Women
md alinors (whosc deposits can only be with.
drawn by themselves, or, in casc Of death. by
their legal representatives, wishing to lav
aside funds for future use. are here afforded
hn opportunity Of depositing their means
where they will rapidly accumulate, and at
tfe same time, be snl,jcct to withdrawa lwhep
1cc1eh Aug l9
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Fall Turnip Seed.

Fall Turnip Seed.
FNHORBCRN'S Green Globe, Red Top, largo
4 White Norfolk, Yellow Stone, and Ruta
Baga fresh, and for sale by
Augusta EDWARD HOPE
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APPROPRIATE ,NAMEs.-Fhe following
names are indeed appropriate for. the
uses mentioned: i'.sf-3'tt $ :
For an. auotioneer's wife-Bid-dy.
For generals wife-Sally.
For sports wife-Bet.ty.
For f1sherman's wife-Net-ty.
For shoemaker's wife-Peg.gy.
For teamster's wife-Car-rie.
For O lawyers wife-Sue.
For printers wife-Em.
For druggists wife-Ann Eliza.
At late hour on Thursday night OF
last week family in Clinton, Iowa, was
aroused by pistol shot. A little boy
persisted in asking, "Why did the man
shoot himself?" and, after being quieted
and sent back to bed, woke up several
times in alright and repeated the ques-
ton. Strangely enough, the next morn
ing the corpse of suicide was found
not far from the house.
Step by step women nre becoming the
masters Of men. An advertisement in a
st. Paul (Minn.) paper reads: 'Persons
who have contracted debts to b. Z. Sim
mons are forbidden to make payment
thereof except to the undersigned. Mrs.
B. F. Simmons"
"A Cal1orn1a groom, on being asked IL
ho would take this woman to be his
welded wife, replied with energy that
the minister must be fool to ask such
question as that, adding, ''drive on with
your business"
A dissipated and unmannerly noble
man. presuming upon his mobility"
once asked Sir Walter Scott. who sat op-
posite him at dinner, what was the diff
ference between Scott and sot. ''Just
the breadth of the table," retorted Sir
Walter.
A California town, as its attractions as
q watering place, ndvertises ''a hot
spring, couple of sulphur springs and
nine mud baths"
Wisconsin corn was sixteen feet high
ut last accounts, with an upward ten
denoy.
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New Books! New Books!! New Books!!
NlHE DOMESTIC LIFE OF THOs. JET.
Il FERSON. BY his granddaughter, Sarah
N. Randolph. $3.50.
"Reminiscences OF Fifty Years. By Mark
Boyd, $1.75.
TAT Last" A Christmas in tho West In-
dies. By Charles Kingsley, with many illus
aIigIt and Electricity" Ry J. Tyndall.
The Coming ltace; or, Tho New Utopia. 81.
Six Boys. A Mothers Story. Dy tho Amo-
ricnn Tract Society. s1.25.
The Earthly Paradise. 4 Poem. By Will
liam Morris. Three volumes. $3.50.
"Ernestne." By George Sand. 75a.
Terrible Temptation. by Chas. Reade. SOC.
Also, large selection OF new Novels by the
best authors, just received and for eale at pub
lisher's'pricee, by BRYAN Il McCARTER. z
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Change Of: Schedule.

UfFICE NUKTH CAROLINA r. r, co.
COMPANY Shops. N. O., June 8, 1871.
hW eE EE9YgE5ssG ON and after SUNDAY,
aaef. an &tdsae-Ssty jane i, 1871, TRAINS viii
bo run over this Rond in accordance with The
following TIME TABLE. 80 80 80
Trains Going East Tro;ra w..
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NO 1ra1n dRlIy. NO. Train daily, Sun
days excepted. Both trains make close con-
no. Train makes close connection at Rich
mond for yirginiA Springs.
Through tickets cold and baggage checked
ington City time. 1G minutes fastor than this
city. E. P. ALEXANDER, General Sup. !.
y. Il. DORSEY, Gen. Freight and Tick ct Agent
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-27

THE WORK BEGUN.-The Radicals of the quiet
town of Rayenna, strong in the number of their
majority on the Reserve" their faith in the
ability of their one-man power to carry every
thing before it, and utterly befogged with the
intensity of their own ideas, little dream of the
firm determination of the hard-fsted, honest
and much abused Democrats in their midst to
effect as far as may be possible, by honest effort
and fair means, the overthrow of bigoted and
selfish rule in the State of Ohio, and the nation
and to establish in its stead a rule of action
founded upon eternal justice.i the administra-
tion of which always has and must inevitably
result in the greatest good of the people.
Having at least desire of self preservation,
the preservation and protection of the peoples
rights, the re-establishment of a Republican
form of government in our land upon the prin-
ciples of our forefathers, and to insure its per-
petuity, the Democrats of Ravenna township
| the more efectually to carry out their object
met at Gretzinger's Hail. in Ravenna on Satur-
day evening last, and organized Democratic
Club, by the adoption of constitution and the
election of the following officers: President
Samuel D. Harris; Vice President. Isaac Phelps
| Secretary and Treasurer. e. P. Hatfield; Exec
utiFe Committee w B. Thomas, VIM Stewart
| and A. A. Ross.
A large number were present, apd if the Dem
ocrats throughout the State are possessed of tn,
same degree of unanimity, enthusiasm, and o
the same honest determination to shake of tn
burthen of heavy taxation of the people, impos
ed by class legislation, for the aggrandizemen
of privileged few, that much desired resul
will be accomplished.
The Club will meet every Saturday evening o
Gretzinger's Hall, at ~ O'Clock. Those desir
ing to join in an effort to effect result in tn
coming election that will secure and protect th
interests vital to the laboring classes, are COZ
| daily invited to attend. =
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eARRETTsvu.LE.
TCoRREsPoSpEScE,l

ICORREsPoSDEScE,
PHRENoLoGICAL LEcTURES.-A few days since
DR. Everett closed a series of lectures upon the
subject of Phrenology. in this place They were
very largely attended, and very attentively list
ened to by all who were present The Doctor
presents the subject in a very interesting light
and by his able discourses has made many peo-
pie much wiser about themselves. Some OF our
citizens think they can distinguish the charac-
tiers and different attributes of their feilow-be-
ings quite plainly. 1t is well settled by Dr.
Eyerett's theories that mans principles and
ruling thoughts may be told with the substantial
meaning of fact, though he utter not a word,
or make no movements. Seventeen years ago
this lecturer visited this town. and he is well re-
membered by many of us for the good, whole
some thoughts which he presented at that time
He is pre-eminently skilled in his profession
and handles his subject with ability and sound
ness of judgment seldom witnessed.
REcoyERING.-Johnson Hunt the young man
injured by being run against by the railroad
cars, is now in full prospect of recovery, al
though the danger of his condition is not fully
passed. A part of his limb has mortified and is
dead, but fortunately the Young man possessed
enough constitutional vigor so as to form what
is called the line of demarcation, and the NOR
tification proceeds no farther. As soon as he Is
recruited enough to bear the shock. his limb
will be amputated. SOUTHERN
JULY 22 1871.
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LETTER FROM CLEVELAND.

NUMBER SEVEN.
Last Monday evening, about the hour of seven
P. NJ the steamer R. N. Rice was seen approach
ing the city, escorted by number of steam tugs.
The decks of the steamer were crowded with the
members of the Odd Fellow Societies and their
friends, from Canada. and as the steamer ap-
preached the wharf the visitors were greeted
with cheers by their American brethren. The
streets through which the company marched
were in many instances decorated with the
American and British flags. On the following
Tuesday the various Lodges from Akron, Ra-
VIENNA, Chagrin Falls, Newburg, Elyria and
Painesville, came in on the morning trains, and
about II A. NJ. the procession, formed by these
various Lodges, with their different flags and
banners, and accompanied by their various bands
of music, began their march through the prin-
cipal streets, forming a company of more than
a mile in length. After the march, the company
halted at the Central Rink, where dinner had
been prepared for the visitors, perhaps I
ought to say, should have been prepared for
men who had been marching all the morning
were hungry, and they were not long in making
way with the eatables, leaving goodly number
to dine on faith, and wind pudding. The gen.
tlemen who had charge of the dinner. account
for the lack of provisions by saying that they
did not expect the company until three O'Clock
a declaration most too thin to satisfy the hunger
of several hundred men.
After the banquet, Rev. R. R. Meredith, of
Cincinnati, delivered an able address. The eel
ebration wound up with grand ball, which was
held in the Rink.
A new City Directory has just been published
from which we CLEAN a few facts. No. of schools
As; Medical Colleges, 4; Insurance Companies,
9; Incorporated Companies, So; Churches, 81,
10 of which are Roman Catholics; Banks, 6; Ho-
tells, 81; Physicians, 1876; Lawyers, 1876; Saloons,
613; Wholesale Eiquor Firms, II; 1877 gentlemen
who go by the name of Brown, while there are
only 265 gents who claim the uncommon name
of Smith. JENKINS.
CLEVELAND July 90 1871
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EDINBURGH.
ICoRREsPoNpENcE.l

CORRESPONDENCE
The wind storm of Sunday afternoon, the 10th,
amounted to almost tornado, and did consid-
erably damage in some sections 1t seemed to
move in streaks or parallels. In the southwest
part of this township, near the town line fences
were prostrated, trees uprooted, and consider
able damage done to crops.
On the evening of that day, Mr.. J. w: Plum
mer, residing in the west part of the township,
lost valuable COW, which is supposed to have
been killed by lightning. as she was all right at
milking time. and on the next morning was
found dead with no marks upon her and there
being no appearance of her having struggled
During the heavy storm OF Friday last, the
dwelling house of Mr. William Wilson, about
forty rods north of the center was struck by
lightning and considerably damaged Fortu-
nately the family were all absent from home,
and no one was injured
Mr., L. J. Plummer, who has been engaged for
some months past in the telegraph department
in the Pan Handle Railroad, in Pa, has been
spending few days in visiting his parents
here.
DEATHs.-Mr. William Bruner, an old resi-
dent of this township, died ut his residence
just north of the CENTER the 10th inst. of con-
sumption. His age was from 10 to so years.
LYDIA Clark, aged about 10 years, daughter OF
Mr.. Ansel Clark, died at the residence of heI
father, on the 18th inst, after very brief ILL
ness. CITIZEN.
EDINRIrRGu Julv d 1871
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DEATH OF ROSWELL KENT, Eso.-On Wednes-
day morning, the 18th inst, Roswell Kent an
old and respected citizen of Middlebdry, Sum-
NIT County, died at his residence in that town
after long and distressing illness of about nine
years
Mr. Kent was born in the town of Leyden,
Massachusetts, on the 18th of May, 1T96, and was
in the 74th year of his age at his DEATH He
moved with his fathers family TO Mantua, in
1872 where he resided till 1S16 or 1877, when he
came to Ravenna and spent two or three years
as clerk in the store of his brother. the late
Zenas Kent, who was then doing business
in company with Mr.. Oviatt In 1919 or 1920 he
removed to Middlebury and commenced busi-
ness as a merchant in that town, in which he
continued for between twenty and thirty years
and in which he was quite successful. retiring
with sufficient to render him comfortable thro
his remaining days far as wealth could aoo
to his comfort Some nine years ago he had
severe attack of shaking palsy, from which ne
continued to suffer to the time of his DEATH ana
during the last five years of the time he was
unable to leave his room without assistance He
was man of noble, generous nature, honest and
upright in his dealings, and possessed the conf
denee and esteem of his neighbors and acquain-
tances. He leaves devoted wife and three
children-one son and two daughters-to mourn
his death. His funeral took place from the fam
| lily residence on Friday afternoon last and was
attended by large number of relatives and
cit
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nAvEssA. rHUnsDAr. July 81. ls1l
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THE sportsmen are starting out. and are meet
ing with some success. E
THE raspberries have about played out, and
blackberTies have taken their place.
READ the new advertisement of T. G. Phillips
& Son, and If in want of Furniture. give them a
call
AFTER several days Of very chilly weather. II
has begun to thaw out again.
THE work of enlarging and improving the
has been commenced
MEssRs. MERITS & RIDDLE have just filed an
order from Pittsburgh for an elegant hearse.
THE Ravenna Diamond Glass Works have re-
kindled their fires, and viii commence blowing
again next week
OK Thursday last, while Mr.. Thomas Kinney
was wrestling with III. B. Kelley, just for fun, he
had the misfortune to dislocate his left knee
joint There wasn't much fun in that.
A FEW days ago, MIR. T. z. Mason purchased
q package of Yacht Club smoking tobacco, in
which he found an order for a fine meerschaum
pipe. The smoker has come to hand. Lucky
fellow.
MEssRs UDELL & sEYMoUR have commenced
the work OF removing the old peat works build
| ing and machinery to their lot on Cleveland
Avenue, and will soon have their FAX mill il
running order.
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JULY.-July was originally designated Quiaa-
tilzas in reference to its fifth place in the calen
dar. 1t having been the month in which Julius
Caesar was born, after the death of this Emperor
the name was changed to July, in honor of the
great warrior. Our Saxon ancestors called it
Hoy Month, because therein they usually moved
and made their hay harvest. July is allowed
all over the Northern Hemisphere to be the
hottest month in the year, (though it seems to
have got q blast from old Boreas, recently, as
during several days and nights the past week,
thick clothing and fires, as well, were indis-
pensable to comfort,) and its great heat led to a
superstition among the Romans. which still pre-
walls. They conceived that the great warmth,
and the diseases and other calamities flowing
from it, were somewhat connected with the ris-
ing and setting of the star Canicula-the little
Dog-in coincidence with thes They accord
ingly conferred the name of Dog Days upon the
period between the I'd of July and the 11th Of
August This star does not rise now in coinci-
dence with the sun until the latter part of Au-
gust. r=5l..