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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-03-26
Our Challenge Refnsed.

our Cn1ilenge AcIAbeOs
Business men who want TO succeed, select
their store rooms on the busiest streets, and dis
play their goods in the most attractive way To
get these advantages, they are willing to pay
high rents. A store room on Gay street, there
fore, rents much higher than one on Main.
The same principle applies in advertising. az
A business advertisement in the CHRONICLE,
that circulstes more copies in Knoxville and in
East Tennessee than either the Press and Herald
or Whig and Register, is read by many more
people, and is, therefore, worth more to adyer-
tisers. Conscious of our superior circulation
and more numerous readers, wevalue our space
accordingly. The Press and Herald, caught in
its attempt to advertise in country papers its
claims to larger circulation than it really has,
dare not dispute our claims to larger circula-
ton. We ask our business men to notice their
refusal to compare circulation. 1t proves what
We have always claimed, and We hope, adver-
tisers will remember it.
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EARLY ROSE POTATOES.
NoRTHERN CROWN SEED,
HoUGH q CHURCHs.
New Livery Stable.

The undersigned has just resumed his ole
profession-one that he has followed for year.
in this city-that Of keeping Sale and Livery
Stable. Heis now in full operation. His new
large and conveniently located stable is situated
on Prince street, between Main and Cumber.
land streets, and just in the rear Of the LANAI
House. His stock is Of the best class, consisting
of number-one harness and saddle horses. he
guarantees satisfaction to all who will patronizs
him; and, especially, would he like to greet hi,
hundreds. OF old customers. :. - sfses.
march17-dtf W. B. SMITH.
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Great Mammoth New York Circus and
Menagerie.
This large and elegant arenic and geological
establishment has organized for the summer
and fall seasons Of 1871; and win exhibit here
the 9th of April.
A grand free balloon ascension will be made
prior to the circus performances from the LOT al
joining the canvass by the celebrated Smythe,
whose daring and perilous journeys through
cloud-land have won for him worldwide
reputation. The monster air-ship Carrier
Pigeon will be used, and one or more couples
of ladies and gentleman can secure passage in
the car attached upon personal application to
the management. There is an excellent chance
for those who wise to undertake an aerial ride
beyond the clouds This is decidedly the SEN
sation of the period.
The corps de arena comprises the first saw
dust lights of Europe and America, and many
of the names suggest memories of a timeywhen
to see acrobatic sports and marvellous feats of
equitation was the delight of childhood. The
brilliant and dashing British rider, late from
Lents New York, Charles Fills, and the beau
tiful and graceful equestrienne, Emma Stokes,
are with this combination, together with long
list Of acrobats. yoltiguers and gymnasts.
Alden of performing animals is not among
the least of the attractions offered.
Globe Flower Syrup cures whooping cough,
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COMMERCIAL.
WHOLESALE MARKET REpoRr.
Review or thc Grain and Produce Marke
During the Week.

Review or the Grain and Produce Market
During the Week.
OFFICE OF TEE DAILY CHRoSrcIrl
< KsoxyILLs. Tenn, March 10th. 1871 3,
The general market; during the week just closed has
not been productive of much change. Last week we
reported heavy advance in wheat but tho increase
being based chiefly fancy lots prices have declined
TO former quotations. Bacon is dropping. with no adj
vance in prices; the stock hand is heavy, and hold
ers averse to selling at present prices
GRAIN.
WHEAT-Scarce. In good demand ut 81 .25@1 Is for
prime white prime red. l.209l.2 per bushel.
CoRx-Duil at 5aHas0 cents loose; sacked 6706S
cents.
0tTs-Demand light 4oc. loose sacked soc. per
RyR.-In demand-would bring SOC. p bushsl
PRODUCE.
FLogE-Family worth $S.0o@35o. Extra family s275
@3.00 sack.
BAcoN-Lower. From wagons 1oe; boxed, ready for
shipment, HOLLY. 5r@1 -
s LARD-ln cans l211z; in frkins he. m
DRIED ERuITs-Peaches nearly exhausted. Prices
FEATHERs-Prme 6O@621<c.; prime mixed 5O055e.
BuTTER-Demand active: 1S@25c -
EGGS-In good demand for Shipment at Zoe
IRISH PoT1ToEs-Well assorted shipping varieties
1ugioc bushel, from wagons.
CLovER SEKD-S9.00 per bushel.
9xkF CATTLx-SzgSc. Gross, IS to quality and con-
HoGs-Butchers pay 6@c1zc. gross, for city use.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-03-26

Notice 10 Solicitors I'm Chanecry.
The following cases are set for trial on Mon
day, 9th instant
lilies. Kuhn, Meter b Cows Fessenden q
2-l680. Sieibsl vs. w G Price ct al.
S-l683. n w Mcmillan VS. John II Davis,
administrator, ct al
1855. d Van Lew VS. John Hays and
others.
5-l692 ] C Hodges VS. Rebecca Allen. sS
6-l694 Bamberger, Bloom e. Co VS. Barger
o7-IO5 " Il sneed VS. G W Jones, Judge,
S-17o9. McCloud and Karnes, e1. vs II P
Gault VS. 81 Elliott and others.
9-l72l.' Longstreet, Bradford &, Cows j S
lo-17M. w Wilson & Co vs. Nicholas
Eifer
11-I72s. L Hoss VS. w c Kahn ct al.
- l2-l7Sl Terry & Smith VS. 81 81 Higdon Dc
ls-l7A Mynatt & Roberts, adm'rs, VS. R
Roberts ct al
1.1746 q wv Mynatt, admir-. vs. Dicey
HARRISON ct al.
16-l74s wv Murphy and wife vs. Lattrel
16-176o A E Blackburn VS. NJ H Blackburn
ct al
17-17e5. II Maynard VS. A Hendrix ct al
18-l767. Samuel Mccarthy vs. N and = Nc
earthly.
19-1771. Henry and II Maynard VS. L A
Kidd ct al.
N-1776. Thomas Ferguson VS. Horace Fos-'
ter. s..
Pitts e McCloud vs. nj ynatt & Gibbs
22-1782 Elliott & Co vs. w j Lamb and j
Miller
23-l7s4. d Jenkins VS. Sneed and Brown.
24-l789. J 81 Parker. vs. Householder and
Roach
By order Of the Court.
NJ. i. PAT1ERsoN, c. & N.
March 18th, 1871.
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RuckWheat ElOu

Coal Creek Coal, and No other Kind.
would again remind consumers of coal, that
have any quantity of the celebrated Coal
Creek Coal, from the original Wilcox s. Com
pany mines, at Coal Creek, which has no equal
in East Tennessee for CRATES and stoves, which I
am selling at original prices, and delivering
promptly. upon receipt of the cash. s
: do business to accommodate the people. and
guarantee good weights, and good article ev-
cry time.
= Also, have plenty of wood always on hand, and
deliver boath coal and wood promptly upon re-
ceipt Of the s'scads." a. S. MARINER.
q jan l1-tf -
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Loudon Netes.

Loudon boasts bar and billiard saloon.
The prospects tor heavy crops in East Ten.
nessee are very encouraging. gkfs3.
The Star says that in FIVE years Loudon will
quadruplein population.
The Mary Kate fairly laid the Alert and Mar.
tin in the shade with her immense side wheels,
in Loudon, last Thursday.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-03-26
Mechnnic., As.ocIatIon.

A special meeting of the Mechanics Associa-
ton of Knoxville is called for Tuesday evening,
March 18th, at s O'clock. PM, at Turner'S
Hall. The attendance of every member il
specially requested, as business of great i'm
portsnee will be brought before the Association
BY order of the Vice President. - ~
= s-eT w. H. McCAFFERTY, Secretary.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-03-26

Theundersigned respectfully announces to the
public, that he has this day assumed the pro-
prietorship of the BELL HOUSE, and solicits the
public patronage generally. In taking charge
of this well known house he desires to assure
the public that his aim will. be to keep frss
class house. w. L. MARTIN, Proprietor.
march 2l-tf EfET .x.z.sxS gssrsk
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-03-26

War DEr'T. 0FFIcE CHIEF SIGNAL 0FFTcEk.
Washington. d. c.. March rs. (7:30. P. M 1871.
Ssscpris ef Weather Reports for the past "a Hours
The lowest barometer still continues the Eastern
States where high northeast winds have prevailed all
aay with clear weather. Very low pressure with 3
cold northwest gale has prevailed all day the top of
Meunt Washington. The highest pressures are now
Of Cape Hatteras and Lake Erie with fair and clear
weather. gradual fall in the barometer with clouds
and light rains has been in progress during the day in
the Mississippi Valley. Gentle and fresh winds have
prevailed there as well on the lakes The pressure
has remained pretty uniform in the Rocky Mountains
and Is slowly increasing on the Pacific coast.
Probabilities:
TT probable that the cold northwest wind will
tinue but with absted force the Eastern States
on Sunday. Partially cloudy weather and fresh winds
are probable for the Lower Lakes and Middle and
Southern Atlantic coasts. Cloudy weather. possibly
with rain viii probably prevail in the Gulf and the
upper Lakes. r1 D-8 s8sf4tI
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-03-26

\ Don't tie up your old rope clothes line, bu
go TO the Tea Hong to order an Everlasting
Wire Line mar24-1ts
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-03-26

New Parasols, Sun Umbrellas, Dress Goods,
Prints, &c, at Rayl & Boyd's. mar 19-5t
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Knoxville Retail Market.
by telegraph
New York Market

STOCKS.
NEW YORK, March 20.-Money hardening at 6a7c
Sterling dull. 9N. Gold 81 1l1sa1;llH Government
securities steady. 62s, Ia Southern securities dull
Virginias have advanced trie. Tennessees. old 64
new 64ss. Virginias 67s 7oH Louisianas, old 60
new g. levees 1871; IS S61. Alabamas 1001z IS 500
Georgas 81; Is SCI. North Carolinas 4611 new 251z
South Carolinas, ex-interest, Is: new 65H.
PRODUCE.
NEW YoRK, March 2o,-Cotton tending downward.
Sales $3.50 bales at AZ. Flour-Southern steady;
common to good extra 00a7 good to choice
ae.00. Whisky dull: 9l3za92c Wheat actiVer; cent
higher: winter red and amber Western $51s17. Corn
dull and easier, S5aSSc. Ricefrm; s{aSzc. Pork
heavyat 81 50a275. Beef steady. Lard heavy; kettle
l3c. Turpentine S. Rosin heavy; strained $25Oa255.
Tallow inactive 8za9e. Freghts moderately active.
Cincinnati Market.
CINCINNATI, March 20.-Flour steady. Corn in good
demand at full prices; SIC. Provisions dull and un-
changed; Pork. dull and dropping; s2l;75. Lard
clear sides II. Whisky unchanged, &c.
Louisville Market.
LOUISVILLE. March 2O-Corn sacked and sheled Csc.
Provisions weak and unchanged. Pork $2275. Lard,
tierce, 12al2xc kegs, 13a13z Bacon-Shouiders III;
clear sides 1lZ. Whisky quiet SIC.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-03-26
No Locals.

The Sequatehie Son. published at Jasper,
Tennessee says of that town that it sis as bare
Of locals as billiard bali is of hair."
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-03-26

Mr.. Ormsby, the business agent of the Warn
Springs colony, purchased quantity of seed
for planting by the settlers there, from the Far
1mefs Depot yesterday. si faA sire
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-03-26

Knsxvflle Mechanical Literary society.
There win be public meeting this Society
on Monday night at y o'clock, at the North
Knoxville NJ. E. Chapel Exercises to consist
Of defamation, composition and debate All
are Invited. ..
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-03-26

John Love s. Co., having purchaseda stocl
of entirely new buggies and harness, all Of thu
latest styles, are DESTROYS Of adding livery t.
their other stable business as candidates fon
patronage Their can assure the public thai
they will furnish at all times good and vel
trained horses. go : march B-d2m.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-03-26

Pemberton's compound extract Of Stillingia
cures all diseases arising from impure blood.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-03-26

Pemberton's compound extract Of Stillingis
cures all old mercurial and vonerial diseases
without fail--try it. e7s. 49,. g.. Germ - ~,
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No Time to be Lost.

In the incipient stages of Consumption, the
first symptoms is generally hacking cough,
pains in the chest difficulty of breathing, or
oppression of the lungs. Something should be
done at once to check the cough, allay and heal
the affected parts. Aliens Lung Balsanl will
break up the cough in an incredibly short time,
also prevent the formation of tubereles. Where
tubercles are once formed, the disease is hard to
cure. For sale by all medicine dealers.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-03-26

Take Simmons Liver Regulator regularly,
enjoy health yourself and give qualification to
those about you. 80 7sss sers
50 You viii have cause to bless the day you
heard of Simmons Liver Regulator.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-03-26

The annexation of st. Domingo would ma
terially reduce the price of coffee, sugar and
Spices and is just now attracting considerable
attention. but those who buy their groceries at
the Tea Hong of Sturm, Sonners g. Co., are
not SO much concerned, for they are now getting
their supplies at the lowest prices with free de-
livery to any part of the city. The Tea Hong
seems to flourish when other establishments
1anguish, the secret is that their goods are
always of the best and lowest prices. No one
who has tried these gentleman fail to learn these
facts. That explains the crowd and rush that
may be seen in thsir establishment every morn
ing. People will go where they can buy cheap
and that Is at the Tea Hong aas i5ssa@g :
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GOVERNORS PROCLAMATION


ID. w. C. sENTER, Governor of the State of Ten
nessee, to all who shall see these presents-GREEr
ISe:
WHEREAS. IT HAS BEEN MADE KNOWN
w to me that certain JAMES LEGG, Of our coun-
ty Of Knox. stands charged indictment with the
crime Of Horse Stealing and that he has fed from jus
tice, and IS now running at large;
Now therefore. 7. d. W. c. SENTER, Governor as
aforesaid by virtue Of the power and authority in
vested. do hereby offer reward of Two Hundred and
Fifty Dollars (s25O) to any person persons who may
apprehend the said James Legg, and deliver him to
the Sheriff Jailer of the county ofKnox. in order
that justice in that behalf may be had and executed
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Great Seal Of the State to be
II. 81 affixed, at Nashville, on the 10th day of
-Gs - March, A. d. 1871. fEAs@A3Ez
D. &C. SENTER.
By the Governor: 1873 8Fn F
7. II. BUTLER. Secretary of State.
march23- DIV
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COUNT Won BISMARCK,

The man to whom, more than all Others is Prussia IN
debted for her present proud position among the ma
tions Absurd the high Hat is. II d0es Keep
the head more comfortable; it does maintain moro
equal Temperature, and it does feel better than any
other form Of headcoverng" The voice Of the seeGer
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-03-26

1 offer few Building Lots, in the city. for
sale ~ 80 ~ JOS A. MABRY.
mar23-tf
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The Largest ir eu1ation of any Daily
I'm East Tennessee.
yrKsr BAPTIST CHURCH.

~ yIRsT BAPTIST CHURCH. ~
! Rev. w. N. Carson viii preach in the above
church to-day at I0I o'clock A. N. and II o'clock
M
Monthly Sabbath Shcool Concert" at 8
o'clock Pm. &
To all of these services the public are cordial
ly invited. 49,
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. s-
s..Rev Jas. A. Lyons will preach in the morn
ing ut 1oi o'cloch. sssi ssasf
Sunday school ateA. NJ Church Bible Glass
and Teachers Meeting at 8 M.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-03-26
CITY NOTICES.

II Life and Health Can be Estimated
by dollars and cents. MRS. WINSLOWS
SOOTHING SYRUP, for all diseases with
which children are afflicted, is worth its weight
in gold. 1t relieves the child from pain, inyig-
crates the stomach and bowels, cures wind collie,
and carries the infant safely through the critical
period of teething. Be sure and call for
MRS. WINSLOW'SSO SOOTHING SYRUP"
Having the fac-simile of CURTIS s. PER-
KINs" on the outside wrapper. All others are
base limitations. mch22-d1w-w1t
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iF o Go to Payne's ez-ls
For BARGAINS in Hats, Shoes and Trunks,
KNOXVILLE MERCHANTS

Report prosperous business during the year 1870 Ne
also lay claim to having had share Of custom
ers They came, mighty throng, from Georgia, North
Carolins, Virginia and East Tennessee. ~ sGl,f
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-03-26

- M. D. B. Z. Lyon, editor of the Greeneyill
Ne'O Era, is u, this city, s.,s~g-ss
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.Actuated

By desire to avoid expense and trouble and knowing
from experience that the credit system whether prac
ccd on large or small scale is injurious the best
interests OF the business community, have adopted
the strictly cash system. We believe We win Be Sas-
tanned in this By the fact that purchasers win know
that We do not add per centage 20 our legitimate
profit, in view Of possible Losses. 80 q - -
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write you to certify that / have used DR..
Simmons Liver Regulator in my family with
complete success. J. w. BIRD.
Chattahoochee Fla
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For Tx CnxTs at the st. Nicholas. - I. - =
- msrchz2-dlm ~ slst N. EIFLER..
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A good supply of Teas always on hand ct
ncvFS-tf t. q - fGEo! NJ. WHITE g. Sous.
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: FACTS ARE STUBBORN,


To Our Patrons and Friende,
We desire it not forgotten that we are sensible oi'
and appreciate the kindness bestowed upon rs in the
past We have sndesyored tonerit patronage BY sOs'
personal application to business and studeus regard
for the wants ofthe community and the erperines Of
years and the best buying talent Of the ecunty have
been laid unds contribution might in
giving to customers perfect satisfaction both in price
and quality. We hope to merit continuance Of avors
Wssrs your friends. - -, 100 ai.s
20 Ias &c &c r, s. PAYNE q co. :
naieni'-u .VE-a
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The new things at Rayl & Boyd's, They are
really very cheap. Can't be seen anywhere
!. else in East Tennessee New Dry Goods, new
dress goods, new carpets new oil cloths new
everything, and best of all, NEW PRIeESi
march24-d5t ,lss ~ ~ INTRO
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-03-26

Use Globe Flower c6agh Byrap.l
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-03-26

Globe Flower Syrup cures whooping cough
sore throat, bronchitis, and asthma.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-03-26

Everybody should use DIR. Stewards High
Cock Alorum. - go - eefzssfn5
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saa u GREAT REDUCTION ai 2.
In prices on Boots Shoes Hats and Trunks at PArxzs

dl1ss THE LARGEST STOCK -.
OF Boots Shoes Hats and Trunks ever received 81 enc
House IN Knoxville is now being received &C r. g.
PAYNE& CO.'S. ,7 y. ~ 80, - :
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Trunks, Bags, UmbrcIlas,

Form leading items in our stock. We have in ct,
and on the way 400 Trunks, Of different varieties.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-03-26

We claim TO have l-stocked and well-reguIated
Wholesale and Retail Boot, Shoe and Hat Store The
Wholesale Department deriving It's support from parts
Carolina, Southwestern Virginia and East Tennessee
has grown steadily, until now X. s. Payne 4 Co. Is
recognized By Merchants desirable place to BAY.
The Retail Department Is not neglected. bat great
pains are being taken to keep II at the head Ofthe
Boot, Shoe. Hat and Cap interests Of Knoxville.
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MONEY SAVED is MONEY MADE!
PAYNE sells for cash at retail. and il ron buy that
Way, you can save moi.cy and lots oft. at PAYNBS

Objection may be urged against the policy Of conduct
each other Our answer is-snd think it sufheisnt
that in addition to the fact of buying goods %
less figures than than the retailers buy them. ne
Wholesale and Retail Departing nts eonduce to the ad-
vantage Of each other In equaiirng expenses thereby
enabling 10 sell at lower prices and giving the pur-
chaser the benefit Of the difference. s
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Just try Globe Flower Cough Syrup for con
unption. asthma and Group. gT4-a
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and .ave from ten tweaty-dr. per e...
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glance at the Show Window of X; s. PAYNE 4
CO.'S Store is very tempting, We ADVISE people to
avert their gaze while passing By. i'fT b tLa
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We invite close inspection of our goods. oonpari-
Of qualities and prices usually results in ear Aver
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BURST PRIsBrrERIAx CHURCH.

To ell of these services the public are cordial
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-25
The planet Mars.

Mr.. Proctor looks upon the planet
Mars as coming nearer in physical re-
semblance to our earth than any others,
and consequently more within possibility
of maintaining inhabitants, of which we
can form some conception. The aspect
of Mars before the telescope is distinctly
marked by ruddy spaces, interspersed
by other spaces of darker and greenish
color. These variations are taken to
indicate seas and continents, and map
of the planet is thus laid down, with
names given to the various lands and
seas. This map shows a very great con-
trast to our planet in the disposition Of
land and water. There appears to be no
vast expanse Of ocean; but the water is
extended more in long, ribbon-like seas.
The poles are supposed TO be covered
with ice-caps. If seas are really indl-
Gated in the dark green spaces, it
is natural to suppose that there must
be also vapors and clouds, and the
discovery of such has been earn
estly sought. 1t is claimed that,
at times the usual confguration
Of the surface is obliterated, as
though veil had been drawn over it.
On one occasion Mr.. Lockyer found that
what is called Dawes Ocean was hidden
from vieN. In place Of the usual dark
aspect was faint, misty light. His OBJ
servation ceased at eleven o'clock, and
It happened that Mr.. Dawes observed
Mars the sane night after twelve, and
MS drawings Of it show that the veil had
lifted and gone. Furthermore, it is no