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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-08-08

DROP0SAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION or A
l. FLOATING IRON DOCK.
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, D. O., July H. lS7l
In compliance with an act lof Congress, approved
structon Of Floating Iron Dock for the renairs 81
vessels on their stations and capable OF being trans
with specifications for dock OF sncient dimensons
and strength TO raise and sustain for repairs an iron
sixty five (6S) feet wide and six thousand ann TON.
dlsp,acement, will be received by the Department
until IL O'Clock on the 10TH Day OF Aue6sr, 1871.
jyH-m4w Secretsry ~ Tsyv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-08-08

DR. oAULFIELDs GLASSES
VOCAL a D IssfSsumEsrAL MUSIC
eh. A. Y. n. q A. Room
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proposals FOR FURNISHING DRUGS AND
l. MEDICINES, AND BOOTS AND SHOES
WASHINGTON ASYLUM,
g., August 2, lS1.S
Sealed Proposals will be received at the ASYLUM
until WEDNESDAY, August 10th, 1871, at 3 o'ciock
p m, TO furnish from time 10 time, required with
Drugs and Medicines, and Boots and Shoes for the
hscal year ending June 30th 1872 Lists of articles
Asylum. ~ '
The successful bidder will be required TO enter
INTO q written contract within three days after
swarding the same with approved security, for the
The Commissioners reserve the right to reject any
OF Oil DDS. ID. W.ANDERS0N,
i. B. CROSS, JR.,
j. A. SIMMS,
tuS-eo RepJ Commissioners.
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RAILROADS.
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The ALABAMA AND CHATTANOOGA RAIL
kOAD extending irom Nhatte 60
ncoga. Tenn, O. Meridian Ms. 100 = - -
competed, and forms, with tie con s<S - ~
ne'cttons, THk shoK rEsT All Raj LINE from Port
Ind; Boston, Ncv York. PHILADELPHIA. Baifim0rS.
washington, Richmond, lynchturg and ChAtts-
norge 20 Meridian, n abiic. New Orieans. Jscksoa.
NSNsburg' eto all Southwestern citics
hs rssa-6es Z in splendid eonditon, and The
PullmAnS Palace Day and Sleeping Carr are 20 be
N ~ Va tins route from Lynchburg % Mobile aud
hew orleans Withsuf change.
Purchase Tickets via The Alabama ara Chaffs-
most comforts '' -
The attention of Freight shippers a called a tit.
route As osertng the asvantag n sriV f,s az -
tween the North md south. WITH 49, sl.a.x. =.
low ~ by any other route
nsrs, ssil frSisht and procure bills Of lsdins "a.
MILLIlAM kEAvI General Freisht ana Tioks
J. q. STANTON, General Surorl-te,t.,s f-h.tt..
nooga. Tenn. IL stf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-08-08

RY W. L. WALL 4 CO., -Auctloneers,
- New Marble Building,
Nos. 300 and COG Pennsyiyania avenn,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-04

Mr.. A. Fl. Stephens, of Georgia, says that
in bis interview with the New York Tribune S
correspondent he did not hint at such posi-
bility as that the South should use force to gain
her rights. He believes the appeal should be
to the ballotbox Mr. Stephens excoriates
the correspondent aforesaid, who disregarded
the understanding which he had with Mr. Ste
phens 10 regard to what was said in the CONVEX
sation between the two. But, then, why will
Mr.. Stephens, and such men, suffer themselves
to be interviewed" by the newspaper letter
writers?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-04
= sDalMIssEON BIS, sALE pE YAI-

4 NsSHa Vi fSSAON EESS' SALE Of VAL
- liable Real Estate in Allegheny county,
Tginla.--Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit
Court OF Allegheny county, rendered on the
18th day of March, 1871, in the consolidated
causes of Hansbarger against Irvine's admins
traitor and heirs, and Irvine's admir- against r.
vines heirs, we shall, as the commissioners there
by appointed proceed to SELL by public auction
on the premises on Wednesday, the 10Th dav
of July, 1871, at II O'clock NJ, several contlnu-
Gus tracts of land, situated at and near Jack
sons River Depot, on the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad, and aggreg&ting about 700 acres.
About $50 acres of this is fine Jackson'S River
bottom land, and at present in high state of Gull
tlvatlon. The residue consists of valuable tim
bered land, lying contiguous to the Railroad
and Astounding in iron ore of fine quality.
There is fine Alum Spring, and also fine
Sulphur Spring on the premises near the depot.
The improvements consist of q commodious
hotel building and other convenient buildings
at the depot, all in good repair. A delightful
location for a summer boarding house And al
SO OF the mansion house. a pleasantly located
building, containing or rooms, with all nee
eSsary outbuildingS, including barn, stables, &C.,
all in good repair.
The land will be sold as an entire tract. or in
separate parcels may be deemed best on the
day of sale.
Terms-Cash in hand sufficient to pay the
costs OF the suits and the costs of SALE md as to
the residue on credits of one, two, three and
four years, in equal instalments, purchasers Civ
ing bonds with approved personal security, the
same bearing interest at six per cent per an
mum from the day of sale, and title retained till
the purchase money is paid.
WIN. SKEEN
+. l.. PARRISH, Ooih IS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-04
Texas Endowment.

On the 22hd ult., an interesting and spirited
meeting was held in Galveston, Texas, in be
half Of the endowment Of the Texas PROBES
sorship Of Applied Mathematics in Washing
ton and Lee University at Lexington, Va. On
this occasion, Gen. r. D. Lilley delivered ar
interesting address giving the early history o.
that Institution, its present condition and it,
prospects for the future. Resolutions favoring
the endowment were adopted by the meeting
and committee, to be known as the Contra
Committee, was appointed to cooperate witt
Gen. Lilley in accomplishing it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-04

REV. Mr. Leaken or Lukin," who lately
figured before the Ku-Klux committee, accord
ing to the testimony of the witnesses who sue
ceeded him, ought by this time to be seeking
some place into which to crawl and hide him
SELF He swore there were thirty-three indict-
ments pending in. Judge Busteed's court, for
violation of the civil rights law, in Alabama.
Judge Busted says there is but one
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-04

Judge Erskine, of the U. S. Circuit Court,
sitting in Georgia, on Friday last decided that
contracts made during the war between citizens
OF the Confederate and Of the United States
are void, and no recovery can be had, directly
or indirectly, upon such contracts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-04

Two thousand five hundred women, sympa-
thisers with the Paris Commune, are to be
torn from their families and friends and trans
ported to the wilds of New Caledonia, in the
far off Pacific, for their participation in the late
struggle against the Versailles Government
This wholesale punishment of the weaker sex
for what were really political opinions is quite
unparalleled in history, and is not calculated to
increase our confidence either in the wisdom,
justice or ability of the men now in power in
unhappy France. That government cannot ex-
ist long which finds it necessary to make such
tremendous prescription of women.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-04

The chairman Of the committee on bylaws
reported code which, after various amend
ments, was adopted for the.government of the
company.
The code adopted increases the number Of
Directors to sixteen. The following constitute
the Board of Directors as enlarged to that
number
Rockbradqe. Col. VIM. Allen, Col. J. W.
Masste, j. e A. Gibbs, Joseph 7. Patton and
Col. W. T. Poague.
Botetomt.-Judge I. D. Houston, and Col.
Edward Pendleton.
Roanoke j. W. Hansborough, and
Col e. e. Blair
BALTIC. d; Oh,o E. e. Co.-Johns Hopkins,
VIM Keyser, r. T. Baldwin, 2. P Pendleton,
and Richard Norris, Jr.
Staumton. NJ G. Hartman, and VIM.
A. Burke.
1t was resolved that the first annual meeting
Of the Company be held in Lexington On the
LIST day of August next, and that notice of the
same be given through the newspapers to
which time and place the meeting then ad-
iournnd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-04

The following assistant professors at Wash
ington and Lee University for the next session,
have been appointed: In Mathematics, B. Il.
Waddell, NJ. A, of Lexington Applied Math-
ematics, W. NJ. Dunlap, B. S., and G. E. En-
glish and Modern Languages, G. A. Graves,
NJ. a; Resident Master, T. I. Bartlett M.
A. Besides these there are a number Of in
structors who will be appointed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-04
MANDELBAUM s. BRO.
Augusta street, opposite Spectator office.
VARIETY NGG.-Thasn Snrine


VARIETY sPRsNG s.-Theso Springs,
situated on the G. s. Q. r. r. Gears stop
ping at the door, Is miles West of Staunton,
were opened for the reception of visitors on the
10th day of June. Persons living in the cities,
having their families at the Springs, can visit
them in the evening and return the next morn
ing. The mineral waters are considered supe-
rior, consisting of Alum, Chalybeate All-Hea1-
ing, Sulphur and Freestone cold and clear, run
ming from the North Mountain
things comfortable, and pledge ourselves to Civ
good fare good music, and provide the usual
amusements, &c.
AS the times are hard, we have fixed the char
ges for Board at the following low rates: 81 per
day; $40 per week; $35 per month and 500 by
the season of 80 days. Children under II years,
and servants, half price
,All.persons visiting this place will be delight
ed with the fine waters and mountain scenery
the latter sublime beyond description.
DR.. 4. 5: Hamilton is the attending physician.
Bathing in Healing waters, gratis.
july42m P. s. III. BURRUSS,
p-OYD
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-04

In the Washington Circuit Court Judge
Wyhe has decided, that under the law in the
ID. OF e., vehicle necessary for a mans bus
mess, whether mechanical, mercantile or nro-
fessional, was exempt from seizure under avo-
cution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-04

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA This popular
institution of learning has recently been reor-
ganIzed and put on a sure basis. The new
board of trustees seem to be partial to Virgin
ians, for We find the following among the pro-
fessors, which we consider an honor to our
State
Presidential. f. Maury, of Virginia.
Chair of Moral Science and Metaphy sizes
Rev. Telfair Hodgson, of Virginia
Chair of Modern Languages Mai Jos. G..
Grswold, Of Richmond, Va,
Chair Of Geology and Mineralogy p
Harrison, of Virginia.
Chair of Natural History and Surgeon OF
the University, combined-Dr. A. S. Garnett,
of Virginia
rs WILKES sells solid Walnut Bedsteads at
$9-no old stock. 1t
~ Buy the woven wire Mattress at Wilkes
cheap Furniture store 1t
~ A good set Of Bed Springs-new style
EN- be bought at ]. A. q Y. NJ. Bickles for Sc.
las~ Don't be guled with straw mattresses any
longer. Buy your mattresses Of j. A & Y NJ
Eckle, wAo sell good Husk Mattress for S.
Gg-Eyerybody buys Furniture from John A.
& Y. ID. Blckle who keep constantly on hand
the largest and best selected stock in the Valley,
such as Walnut Oak and Painted Suits at Bait
more prices. Parlor Suits in Rep Hair Cloth.
or Terry at very reduced prices. They have on
hand q great variety of cane and wood seat
Chairs, Bedsteads, Washstands, Tables, Bureaus,
&c, and, in fact, all other articles usually kept
IN a frst-class furniture store Their stock can
be bought little cheaper than they can be had
in Staunton or elsewhere.
Fsk's Metallic Cases and Baskets always on
hand. Undertaking promptly attended to-
junel3
@ss- WANTED-a respectable white woman to
cook. Apply at Spectator office.
re- on can save Is per cent. by buying your
chewing tobacco from Armentrout & Co. They
are selling No. l article for 20 cents per plug
rs The largest and best assorted stock of
Smoking and Chewing Tobacco in the Valley is
exhibition and for sale at the store Of Armen-
trout s. Co.
Ma~ .Gilliam's Wine Sap and Gravely's cele.
brated chewing tobacco, can be had cheap at
Armentrout & Cos.
rs To THE AFFLIcTED.-Scratch no more J.
Bensons Salalem Broth is warranted to effect a
cure of all those annoying diseases, such as Itch,
Ietterworm, Ringworm, Poison Oak, Blotches,
Plmp!es, and all eruptions of the Skin, TO mat
ter how malignant or of how long standing
For sale by all druggists.
&s47 A. nj SIMPSON, so long and fayorably
known to this community in the shoe business,
is with q. H. WELLER, and will be pleased to
have a call from his friends. APPS
Nzs~ CONCERNING MoNEY-Ho2o to save it
q. l.. WELLER has store full and is constantly
receiving Ladies, Misses and Children's Citv-
made shoes. III He guarantees every pair to give
satisfaction. Those in want of fashionable
shoe and good tit, would do well by giving
him call He keeps a fine stock Of Boots and
Shoes Hats and Trunks of every style and sells
his goods cheap. His store is opposite Woods
s. Gikeson. on Main street AIS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-04

7 AND FOR 8ALE.-The subscriber will
Z 4 offer at public sale on the premises on SAT-
lying on Mofitt's Branch in Augusta county, adj
joining the lands Of Baily Dunlap Dr. Samuel
r. Hendren and others. This tract will be sold
as whole or in parcels may suit purchasers
This land is good, and we'll watered, and has
plenty of good pine and oak timber. There are
two dwellings upon it.
Terms easy, and will be made known on day
Of SALE VIM HOWELL.
iune13-tds
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FO9. Rent.

ESOg RENT Or SALE, on reasonable
Il terms-possession given the lst day of JAN
uary. 1S7O-the House and Lot now occupied bv
o. Smith near Staunton Nurseries. Apply to
SMITH 81 ELDER, or A. KINNEY,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-04
~ ~.
II. M. GUSHING, auctioneer.
iune6-5M
61OAa 7aa SALE oF REAL

SOEAM ESSk0NGG ss'S SALE OF REAE
- ESTATE.-By virtue Of decree rendered
at the June term, 1871, of the Circuit Court Of
augusta Aug county, in the case of Huff VS.. Huf's
nc auction at the front door of the Courthouse,
IN the town Of Staqnton, or SATURDAY, THE
LIST pAT OF LIZ, 1871 the tract of land of
winch Francis A Huff died seized and possess
cd, lying about three miles West of the town of
otaunton on the Parkersburg road, containing
ABOUT % acres, 3 roods and "a poles subject,
however, to the widows dover which has been
assigned to her by metes and bounds.
inns Is valuable tract of land of which about
fifteen acres are finely timbered. 1t has ON it
two comfortable log houses-one on the dover
portion, and one on the residue The whole tract
is III q high state of cultivation Any one want
ing desirable home at a convenient distance
from the town, will do we'll to attend the sale.
TERMS OF Straightforward in cash to pay the
costs OF suit and sale, and the residue in three
equal annual payments, from date of SALE bonds
being given with approved personal security,
bearing interest from date OF SALE, for the de-
ferred payments, and title retained as ultimate
security. g. NJ HARRISON,
iu6-tds Commissioners
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-04

Gen. r. b. Lees gray war horse, 'Travel-
Ter, died on the night of the 26th ult. His
death resulted from lock jaw, caused by nail
in his hoof.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-04

On Tuesday last, as we learn from the Green
brier Independent, Mr. Daniel Conman, re-
spectacle citizen of Greenbrier county, aged S.
years, living about three miles from Lewis
burg, fell from cherry tree and died on Thurs
day from the injuries received.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-04

Mrs. Lydia Sherman has been arrested in
New York city, upon requisition from Con
neoticut, where she is charged with poisoning
three husbands and three children.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-04
University Of virginia.

At the recent session Of the University O.
Virginia the following students from this anC
adjoining counties obtained honors as follows
Graduates in the School of Medicine with the
title of NJ D. =
w. IT. Pilson and W. Fl. RAIDER, of Angus
ia, and I. Paul, Jr, of Rockingham.
In the School Of Law, with the title Of Bach
elor of Laws
Fred. Augustus Berlin, of Rockingham.
In the Schools Of Chemistry and Moral Phi
losophy :
Lucien G.. Heneberger of Harrisonburg.
Profcents in the Glass Of Medical Jurispru
dence:-
Benz. Lewis Crawford, of Stanton John
NJ Huff Slower, Of Augusta, and Robt. Scott
Wiley, of Allegheny
Proficient in the Glass OF International ant
Constitutional Law -
Preston A. Baylor Of Stanton.
Upon non-graduates, ranking in the first oil
vision at the intermediate and Final Exami
nations, "distnctsons' were Conferred as fol
lows:
School of Latin, Senior Glass, John Rober
S. Sterrett, of Rockbridge.
School Of Applied Mathematics and Civi
Engineering, Junior Glass, (Drawing) Emory
Lee Berlin, Of Rockingham.
ocnool OF Meulclne, CiaSs o. Meuicai oufis
prudence and Obstetrics Benz. Lewis Craw.
ford, of Staunton Jno. NJ. Huff Slower, and
Lewis T. Wilson, of Augusta, and Rober
Scott Wiley, of Allegheny.
School of Physiology and Surgery: William
Alex. Frazier, of Stanton Jno. NJ Huff Sto
yer. of Augusta, and Robert Scott Wiley, @
Allegheny.
School of Anatomy Lewis Thompson Viii
son, of Augusta.
Materia Medica and Therapeutics John NJ
Huff Slower, of Augusta.
School of Common and Statute Law, Junior
Glass: A. S. Mauzy, of Staunton. Same School
Senior Glass A. S. Mauzy, Of Staunton.
School of Equity and Mercantile Law, Pres
ton A. Baylor and A. S. Mauzy, Of Staun
ton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-04
The Treaty of Washington.

The Baltimore ,Sua says that the announce
ment that the treaty OF Washington is now
complete, notifications having been exchanged
by the governments Of the United States and
Great Britain on Saturday, June 18th, will
give great satisfaction to the people of both
countries. Without the vivifyng power OF
popular acceptance on both sides, the treaty
would be an empty form; but, happily, there
can be no mistaking the tone Of public senti-
ment In either country. We have before point
ed out how the press Of the United States, of
all parties and all sections, have approved the
treaty in the main, aud hence we have concu-
ded that it commended itself to the intelligence
the patriotism, and the sense of justice of our
countrymen.
On the British side, while severe criticisms
were made by some members of the House of
Peers upon the concessions of the British COM
missioners, no formidable opposition was organ
lied against the treaty in either house. We
have already given extracts from the leading
English newspapers, showing that the tone Of
public opinion in England was substantially the
same as in the United States. The sober and
just minds Of both countries have been able to
make themselves felt in the interests Of peace,
which are the interests of both, and in causing
to be recognized as deserving of their support
a treaty by which, as We have before said, fair
and equitable agencies are provided for preser-
wing friendship between the only two great ma
tons in the world whose constitutions rest on
the people, and involve principles tending to
universal freedom and happiness The very
fact that a national and conservative clement
in both communities has been able to overcome
the passionate and angry influences which not
long ago threatened to dominate both in Eng
land and America is Itself subject Of congrat-
ulation. The significance OF this result is even
grander aud more comprehensive than the
peaceful settlement OF a threatening controver-
in which the same laws, liberties and customs
are at the bottom Of their political aud social
Organizations. For, as the london Times sug-
gests, if SO grave and threatening a subject as
the Alabama claims can thus be settled with
out war, Europe. patterning after the example,
may rise to higher conception Of the aims
and duties Of international fellowship.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-04

1t is the custom in those States in which the
opposition to Radicalism has retained the name
Democracy, to speak Of the whole opposition
everywhere as Democratic il name. There are
States, and Virginia is one, Ia which no such
party as the Democratic party exists. The OPP
position is known as the Conservative party,
and combines those elements which made up
the two old parties and few VERY few WHO
split off from the Radical party ia 1859 and
called themselves True Republicans. The
Conservatives exist by that name III various
States, and they are destined to play an impor-
tant part in the next Presidential election. All
the Democratic organs include them in their
estimates as Democrats No matter how they
may vote they prefer the name they gave them
selves and it would perhaps be the part of po-
liteness to recognize them by that name. The
Presidential battle viii have to be fought by
the whole combined opposition and If won, it
will be won by the aid Of thousands upon thou
sands of men who look beyond party. They
are for country Rich. Wig.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-04

The Greenbrier Independent says that "Mr
Morris Harvey, of Fayette county, recently
killed three fine deer at one shot" Oh, Dear
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-04
S. TRAVERs PHILLIPS, Secretary.

GRADUATES IN LAW AND MEDICINE The
following is a list of the graduates in law and
medicine at the University of Virginia
GRADUATES IN LAW.
M A. Baldwin, Montgomery, Ala Lewis
Bennett, Weston, West Va. Robert B. Berke-
ley, Prince Edward county, Va. f. A. Berlin,
Rockingham county, Va; VIM. H. Bonner,
Texas p Fl. Brewster, Georgia f. W.
Christian, Richmond r. D DOYLE Norfolk
4. G. Estes, Tennessee; r. L. Fraser, South
Carolina; j. [. Greer. Texas E. B. Hern-
don, Texas; E. E. .Hlliard, Farmville D. A.
Kelley, Texas; j. T. Mason, Fairfax. Va.
q. A. McCall, Texas T. l.. Niche, Univer-
sity Of Virginia NJ. I. Maloney, WytheyilIe,
Va: 6. E. Nelson, Culpeper, Va E. D.
Pitts, Norfolk, Va. G. L. Pollock, Warren
ton, Va. Edwin Silver, Maryland W. j.
Taylor, Maryland; s. B. foney, Eufaula, Ala.
Robert Turnbull, Georgia; 7. n Williams,
Maryland !; Geo. Winston. Mississippi
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-04

The enormous and unparalleled increase OF
railroads in this country within the last ten
years is forcibly shown in the Railroad Man
ual for l87l-l872," by Mr.. Horny Y. Poor,
which has just left the press. While in 1860, the
number Of miles Of railway in operation was
30,635, they numbered on the lst Of January
of the present year So, AS representing total
earnings during the past year to the amount OF
$3.50, 900, 900 while the value Of the gross tom
mage transported over them during the same
period, which is estimated at 125, 900, 900 tons,
has been set down as rather above than below
1000, 600, O00 Six thousand one hundred and
forty-fv miles Of road were completed and
opened in 1870, which is more, by ZOOS miles,
than has been constructed in any previous year.
The cost Of all the lines going to make up the
grand total Of roads now in existence, foots up
So 400, 000, 900, and their lineage, 10 ratio to
the population Of the country, is as | to 1913,
while their earnings equal $l1.75 to each in
habltant, and the tonnage transported is about
- tons to each, Of an average value Of 1892.
The railroad tonnage was in 1870 three times
greater than ten years before, in 1860; and of
the ultimate extent to which the construction
of railroads in this country will be carried, no
estimate can be formed. The adoption of mar
row gauges of from two to three feet, will, by
largely reducing the cost, both Of construction
and operation, greatly stimulate the building of
new lines in the future, and the prospects are,
that another year will add a number of miles
to the roads now In operation greatly in excess
Of the exhibit even Of 1870, which is, as yet,
the champion year of railway building in the
United States.