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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-15
SEASONABLE SUPPLIES
BOSTON. nov 22-1m

Lyons Eelvets and Velveteens of reliable COL
ors and grades.
Blankets, medium and extra sizes and quail
tiles.
ns-Plain Black and Colored Silks, choice
grades end shades, unusually cheap.
G.s-Irish and French Popins. select shades,
at reduced rates
5:s~All kinds OF Dry Goods for the wants of
families and housekeepers
es- Fancy and Staple Dress Goods; full lines
of all the modern and old standard fabrics.
Kid Gloves, Shawls, Cloaks, Jackets, Sacques,
Flannels White Goods, &c.
Coatings, Overcoatng Suitngs, Cloths, Cassl-
meres, Cheviots, Tweeds, Sc, Of reliable colors
and qualities, for men, youths and boys.
Our Northern and Eastern correspondents
send us new supplies daily:
Alpacas, Bombaznes, Mohairs Reps, bar
ritz Cords, Merinoes, Henrietta Cloth, FelourS,
Granite Cloth, Tamise, Black English Grapes
and Crane Wells, of better colors and values
than usually found in this market:
@-ONE PRICE ONLY, MARRIED IN
PLAIN FIGURES.
Sojourners and strangers will inspect ourstock
PERRY & BROTHER,
PENNSYLVANIA AVE. AND NINTH ST,
WASHINGTON, D. {.
Established 140.)
L. lnp nnsDf
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10 KING STREET. 10
EUR f IA A!

What is it? Why 5. LlNDHEIMEKS
>;T0RE Inst What hos So LONG bcen ocodcd
An immense collection of TOYS FANCY AR
TICLES, and variety of almost everything
too numerous to mention, and selling at such
astonishingly low figures rs to be within the
reach of all. Please the children, and take
them to see this great show. All should call
the rich, the poor, the high and low-they should
ali visit this establishment, for there all will find
something useful and ornamental.
Mr.. LIN OH elmer promises to make this
the great resort for CHRISTMAS GOODS.
Attentive clerks will be in attendance, and
take pleasure in exhibiting goods to those who
may favor them with call. Come one, come
all, and visit this establishment. Look at the
prices-Sl, SOC and pc. nov lS-tf
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NTATTANs. CRYSTAL DISCOVERY
PREMIUMS RECEIVED IN THE UNITED
STATES.

NvATTANS. CRYSTAL DISCOVERY
~ is the only article entirely harmless which
restores gray hair To its natural color and youth
full appearance.
contains no poisonous substances, no. Sughr-ol-
lead, sui phur or nitrate Of silver
NATTANS CRYSTAL DISCOVERY
restores gray hair in from three to ten days in
every instance We warrant it.
NATTANS CRYSTAL DISCOVERY
supplies the hair with new vitality, and hence
'NATTASs CRYSTAL DISCOVERY
is perfectly cleanly it does not soil the finger
nails the finest fabric or anything else. Jcwery,
which has been blackened by the various, sui
phur preparations, it not only does not dirty,
NATTANS' CRYSTAL DISCOVERY
makes dry and brash hair moist and glossy,
without however making it sticky, as other
dirty articles of this kind do, Pomades and
oils may be used. if desired, with this prepara-
Wv NATTANS CRYSTAL DISCOVERY
restores hair to its natural color in few days.
NATTANS' CRYSTAL DISCOVERY
has in q number of instances, produced new
growth of hair; though it is not claimed that it
will be 81; z@eeeSSt1l in, in eysry case n1ccovppv
is put up in large bottesii containing over half as
much more as any other in the market while its
effects are more prompt and positive; therefore,
it is certainly the most economical article in use.
In short, there are q thousand reasons why you
should use it in preference to any other-reasons
which have induced the masses who use hair re-
storcrs to use t-and chief among which is the
perfect safety with which you can apply it. Try
it, if you have not done so already and though
you may have used something before, or for
years even, yet we can assure you that after CIV
ing CRYSTAL DISCOVERY trial, you will
gladly discard your previous favorite. If your
druggist has not got it, take no other, for this is the
only preparation you can use with safety, and
which will perform its functions promptly. Ask
him to get il for you. Price one dollar
ARTHUR NATTANS,
Sole Proprietor
For sale in Alexandria by WAKEFIELD &
HALL, and druggists generally.
Wholesale Agents: John +. Henry and F. c.
Wells Il Co., New York; Johnston, Holloway
6 Cuwden, Philadelphia. oct 2S-eoly
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DOTOMAC TRANSPORTATION LINEs
THE STEAMER EXPRESS,
Capt. a. G. NICKLE,
Will resume her route on Tuesday, February %,
leaving pier No 10 Light street wharf, xT~"
Baltimore, EVERY TUESDAY, atrss.alsEzzz:sasss
D. H.. for Alexandria, Washington and George
town. stopping at the following way points on
the Potomac river: Piney Point, Stones wharf,
Coburn, Chuptico wharf, Chapel Point, Matthias
Point, Smith $ Point, Nanjemoy Stores and
Pye's wharf.
Returning, will leave Sixth st. wharf, Wash
ngton, EVERY SATURDAY, at a. H., and
King street wharf, Alexandria. at II. m.
}. BRODERS j. CO.,
feb Is No. II King street, Alexandris.
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yJIASHINGTON & OHIO RAILROAD
d ID % q .: q: e ),

-
On and after MONDAY, October %, ISL
TWO TRAINS on this road vii! be run "a fol-
lows:
MAIL TRAIN will leave Alexandria daily
except Sunday. at S.45 a. m: pass Leesbur2t.
10 50 q. m. and arrive at Hamilton at II n. m
Leave Hamilton ut -. ~ .. m: pass le'>burg
ut IL .. H. and arrive al Alexandria at 30
=. M
ACCOMMODATES TRAIN Will l"av" Al
exandra daily, except Sunday, at 40 pm, ar
rive ut Lec<burg ut $50 p. n.
Leave Lecsburg at t n. ~, arrive at Al"A"I-
driu at sos q. m.
The Mail Train makes close connection nj
Hamilton with kcmp's line Of Stages 70 and
from Winchester; also at Leesburg with kcalH-
crs line of COIches for Aide and Midd!chGrg.
Regular fare. cts. per mile
Communication tickets. 3 cts. per mile
Annual tickets. $50.
T. II. HANENNER.
oc 4-tf General Ticket Agent
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NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!
WILMER & SLAYMAkER'S
AloXandrin, Virginia.
Owing to our very largely increased sales we
have To announce our second return from New
York for this season with very large addition
to our stock of
DRESS GOODS, DOMESTICS, sc.
Many of the former, owing to the latcnc<S OF
the season, have been purchased at great rcduc-
tions over prices earlier, some at almost one
half We name among others
Almost all cnlors in Silk Warp Epinglines
Four grades Sptincs.
" Five grades Reps.
Fevets.
Srrgcs.
Three grades FIR. Mcrinos.
" Irish PoplnS.
Nearly 100 pieces Of Dclaines i'll stripes.
Plaids, plain and ribbed Plaid Puplns; also
four cases Prints; Canton Flannels; Linen Ia
bic Damasks; Towels; Napkins; Irish Linen
Butchers Linen, and many other goods too nu-
mcrous to mention.
Orders to the amount Of $50 accompanied by
the cash or to be sent CO. d., will be forwarded
freight paid to any part of the country.
Orders or letters of inquiry addressed to the
firm or any Of their statesmen will receive prompt
attention.
SALEsMES: a. II. Slaymaker, II. {. Stay
maker, j. Marion Hart W. D. Wood 4. +.
Wilmer, jr., Alexandria; Eli Janney, R. P.
Janney. Loudoun, Va; A. II. Morehead, Eau
quier, Va; W. Ludwcll Baldwin, Winchester,
Val and j. Adams Speake. Charles county, Md.
nov l7-tf
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R9ELRDADS.
ALEXANDRIA AM
w ..sGEORGETOWN r. K. .s--- Z
b % T g - = -

WINTER SCHEDULE FOR THE
DEPARTURE OF PASSENGER TRAIN:
On and after MONDAY, October -, ISL
through Mail Trains leave Washington, from
MARYLAND avenue depot, at III a. m. ana !: H.
for Lynchburg and intermediate stations, Sun
davs Included Leave Alexandria, from Duk"
and Henry streets, at $40 ii. III. and o;@o 2: ID.
from Lynchburg and intermediate stations, Sun,
days included. connecting with the morning and
evening trains for Baltimore, Philadelphia! ahd
Local Passenger Trains leave Washington,
from MARYLAND Avenue Depot, at 90, o.3o
and II a. m and 1:50, $50, $50 and go p IN;
Leave Alexandria, from the corner OF Duke ana
Henry streets. at 4:45 a. m, and 800 Pm, ana
from the corner of King and st. Asaph streets
at g. S and 10 Il. n., and at l2:j0, 300 and pm.
Local Sunday Trains leave Alexandria, from
the corner of Duke and Henry stElets. at 4:4o
H. nndn 800 p. II. Leave Washington, FROM
Maryland ave depot, ri $50 Il. m. and l. ~ p. M
E.t,- The 7:l5 Ii. and 800 p IN. local trains
from Washington connect with the morning and
evening trains ofthc w. Il o. K. r. for LeeSburs
and Hamilton The s Il. III. and $50 ?. m local
trains from Alexandria connect with the mora
ing and evening trains %: the ". .. K. Il
from LceSburg and Hamilton.
Through tickets can be procured at the office
of the Company, corner Of 9th street and Mary
land avenue, Washington. and baggage checked
through. q. a. ST. Ems. Gch. SuPt
W. j. PHELPS, Gen. Manager. oct 2l-tt
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KEYSTONE SEWING MACHINE.

KEYSTONE SEWING MACHINE.
The ladies Of Alcxandris, owning Sewing Ma
chimes of any patent are requested to call at the
KEYSTONE SEWING MACHINE office,
1909 street, Washington, D. G.. and examine
Prof LUFKINS' CHAMPION PATENT
TREADLE.
The Champion Treadle gives alternate move
ment to the feet, relieving n constant strain upon
q particular set OF muscles, and calling into ac-
ton the natural and stronger muscles OF the feet
and limbs producing an easy, natural and uni
form motion, enabling an operator to run ma
chine day after day without any fatigue to the
mind or body, and etfectualy preventing the
pains and aches so common with female sewing
machine operators, PARTICULARLY married NO
men. Ladies, be true to yourselves, and call
and sec this treadle and DR.. Garnetts certificate.
f. b. ELLICOTT & CO., Agents,
No. 1909 ST., N. W., Washington, D. C..
Washington, dec l4-2m
CPECIAL NOTICE TO CITY TAXPAY-
- RS.-By an act passed by the City Council
of Alexandria on the l4th day Of November,
1871, the City Collectors are required to add 10
per cent to all tax bills not paid before the 18th
day of December, 1871. After the LIST day of
January, 1872, the same act authorizes the col
lection of delinquent tax bills by the sale of the
property upon which the taxes are due.
JNO. T. HILL, Collector n. Dist.
S. r. FIELD, S. Dist.
Rs-Ofice under the Mansion House. Office
hours from s to -, and from to o'clock
dec Still
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STEAMROHTS.
OFFICE CLYDES STEAM LINES,
~ u South Delaware Avenue,
Philadelnhia Nov. i 1871.

OFFICE CLYDES STEAM LINES,
~ u South Delaware Avenue,
Philadelphia, Nov. l, 1871:
For the purpose of Offering additional tacill-
ties and to meet the urgent re- ~
quirements of shippers, we have II Ii hi 4
decided to increase the number Of %%Sss4.
our steamers on the line to ALEXANDRIA and
WASHINGTON, and on and after November
9Th, will run a scmi-wcckly line of steamers be-
tween this and the above named points, leaving
Philadelphia, from pier 2, North Wharves, on
Wednesdays and Saturdays at noon and George
town, from Company's docks on Mondays and
Thursdays, and Alexandria Tuesdays and
Thursday with the Orange, Alex
andria and Manassas, and Washington s. Ohio
Railroads, and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Freight forwarded to all points on these routes
and their connections
Shippers by this route may depend upon care
full handling OF freight and prompt dispatch NO
extra charges made for forwarding. :.
w. P. CLYDE g. CO., Agents.
6. F. HYDE, Georgetown, D. G.
NJ. ELDRIDGE & CO., Alexandra, Va.
nov 6-tf
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.FFICE POTOMAC FERRY CO.,

OFFICE POTOMAC FERRY CO.,
~ Washington, February 10, 1871.
Steamers of the Potomac Ferry Company will
make their hourly trips between AL 1.-Two
exandra and Washington us follows Isssss13Ssasfas
Every hour, from a. H., from each city.
The steamer WAWASET will make two
trips a week 20 Currioman, Cone river and inter-
mediate landings Oh the Potomac-leaving
Washington on TUESDAY for Currioman and
on FRIDAY for Cone river, at ga m, and
Alexandria ut h. III.
S. S. HOWISON,
aug l2-tf President Potomac Ferry Co.
NORF FOLK AND BOSTON.
The steamer LADY OF THE LAKE, con-
Meeting ut Norfolk with the steamers rT~
of the NJ erchants' and Miners Trans ussxszEzl
portuton Company for Boston, will leave her
wharf, No. south wharves, EE ERl MON
M, for Norfolk. Returning, leave Norfolk on
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS and SATUR-
DAYS, at 3 p. m, stopping at Fort W ashng--
ton, GlymOnt Pncy Point, Point Lookout and
Fortress Monroe.
This line, connecting at Alexandria with the
O., n. & NJ and w. d o. K. Rs, and ut Nor
folk with the Boston steamers offers superior in
ducemcnts for the rapid and careful shipment Of
all kinds of freight to Boston. The rates being
low, the attention of shippers is particularly d.
rcctcd to this feature. All freight forwarded
free of commission, and through bills of Inding
given.
For freight or passage apply on hoard, or to
Y. ID. GRONER, Norfolk, }. e. WATERS
Georgetown, or VI. ELDRlDGE & CO.,
Agents Alexandria
S.P. BROWN & son, Gen. Agts.,
Cor 18th St. and New York ave,
Washington d. &.
First class fare to Norfolk, 81; round trip, So.
Second class fare to Norfolk, So; round trip, 50
r,b ld-tf
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The above publications may be Obtained at
the following Depositories:
William Balantyne Washington, DC; Gee
exandria: J. W. Randolph s. English, Rich
nond; Victor & Amber, Lynchburgi J; W.
Adams, Fredericksburg; Thomas s Mead,
Charlottesville; Hite s Wall, Winchcster;. j.
Cowan, Staunton Alex S. Haller, Wytheyllle;
Tickery g. Co., Norfolk; Jos Van Holt Nash,
Petersburg: K. G. Hume S Bro, Portsmouth ;
Henry Brown, Leesburg.
zs-Schools wishing to introduce any of the
above recommended Text Books will apply to
the one of the above parties nearest them.
BREWER & TyLESTON, Publishers.
II Milk street. Boston.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-12-27

in July. most of them better lambs than this
one. Unless a farmer raises very early lambs
and has good opportunity for disPosing OF
them 10 the best advantage, 1t Will pay bet
ter to keep them-if they are kept well and
are of the right kind. / think never saw
better wooded sheep in my life than these
grade Cotswold MerinOs. They are covered
With wool from the nJse 10 the toes. am
inclined TO think that in our climate, and Tor
ordinary farm management. these grace
sheep will prove more profitable than the
pure long wOOled sheep. The latter require
better treatment than the ordinary farmers
are willing to bessow. If they were pre-
pared TO give the requisite food and care, no
sheep. where money il in demani, would
ray so well as Merinos. And this is true of
all good stock. Ii is a truth which farmers
need 70 know and to feel and act upon.
These grade Cotswold MerinO sheep require
better treatment than MerinOs, but nothing
that any farmer can not readily bestow with
out changing his rotation or management.
They get along very well without roots; re-
quire merely good pasture, good cloVer-hay,
and q little bran, and a few oats or peas IN
winter wouid not hurt them nor do The
manure heap any harm.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-12-27

ROTA4ION OF CR0Fs ANb PLAN o. Gsauss.
II we would preserve the fertility 1t the
soil in the garden, and still obtain the great
est possible products, We must plan for. and
adopt. some rotation Of crOps-iti is rs essential
here as on any part of the farm. TIE hest
form for garden Is a rectangle or paralieso-
gram it may then be divided into four
equal . Jrtions, exclusive Of tho border. rl
be occupied by asparagus, rhu58rb. ami lik.
perennial plants, by walks through the centre
and cr0ss@ays. Thus we have f0ur c0muart-
ments, giving a. an opportunity Uf four
course rotation. No one division can De *
clusiyely devoted q one article on variety.
as We wish 70 grow 50 many kinds bat O. q
must group them, 80 a. TO occupy the division
20 which their nature suits them. ln tile
border. some three feet wide .ta rash u.xt
inside two feet wide around the gar .en plot.
we have room for beds Of small ttin.7. a-
we'll a. for those requiring q more permanent
location Within, We have a rectangle dIvi-
dcd into four main compartments with d
narrow border walk. These NAV. for con-
venience, be numbered [, >, .. 3. In ~. J..
potatoes may be planted, to be followed by
cabbage and its tribe, transpIauted between
the rows; after the potatoes are dug the cab
bage viii occupy the ground, which after
the cabbagCs are removed in the fall should
be Tidged, and deeply dug over, SO is ID ez-
pO5C tue EJ4i 20 tLc dttttA ol WINTER fFDsL~
&C., and permit the free escape Of surfac.
water. In No =. corn and Lima beans
These the second year to occupy the plot n
I. In No. 3, plant onions, spring spinach.
early beets, early cabbage. transp.anred
celery, OkTa. tomatoes and eyg plants.
Some OF these viii have to he planted between
the rows of others a. intermediate Ut stolen
and succession crops, while the early matu.
ring crops are removed % make room for the
latter. The second year these crops occupy
plot No 2 In No plant peas, string, or snap
beans long beets- carrots, paTsnIps. and sal
silly Early crops as removed may lie sue
ceeded by turnIps aud spinach Tor fan and
winter use. The second year these crops oe-
cupy plot No. 3, and are succeeded the second
year by the crops on No / the first year
Tbus We complete the round. There ara
many kinds grown that are not here mcn-
toned. which are introduced between the
others and grown SO stolen crops Oar obice,
here being more to suggest systematic
course, by ment oning a few Of the main crops
Experience teaches the gardener where and
how 20 obtain the best results and it can
hardly be expected that the inexpcriencec
will meet with the same success. even though
be may have the best theory IN the world
Experience a. well as good judgment are re-
quired in order 10 know bow 10 adapJ fer
tllizers to crops, how to lit the soil, and n
short the whole routine Of culture The
mere rotation will do little towards obtain
ing large crops. There must BE- skill in
adopting means to cnd=--N. E. F0rmsr-
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2oftru.
PeOnIe viii TAX.

You may get through The world but twill be very
slow.
Hyou listen 70 al that Is said youso.
YOu'u be worried and fretted, and keptin q stew,
For meddlesOme tongues viii have something 70 do
For people viii talk.
Ifqu.el ami modest youlI have it presumed
That your humble position is only assumed;
You're a wolf in sleeps clothing or else you're =
fool.
But don't get excited, keep perfectly cool.
For people VIII talk.
Il generous and noble they'l vent out their spleen
You Will hear some loud hiut- that you're selfish
and mean;
II upright, and honest, and fair as the Jay,
They'll call sou "a rogue 10 sly sueaking was.
For people viii talk.
Aud then you show the least holiness 81 heart.
or 3 slight inclination 70 take your own part,
They will call Won an upstart, coneeited and vain.
But keep straight ahead, don't stop 70 explain,
For people Will talk.
II you dress iu die fashion don't think 10 escape
For they cri;icise them in q different shape;
But mind Eour own business there's nou-atta be
msde.
For people wliI tal-.
Sow, Jne best way 70 10 i5 to do as you please.
For your mind fyou have one, VIII then be at ea-l
Ofcourse you will meet with alb sorts ofabuse
But don't think d stop Them it amt any use.
For people viii talk.
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agricultural.
Vermont State Agricultural Society

meeting OF the directors Of ihe Vermont
State Agricultural Society and Wool Grow
ers Association was held at Burlington Dee.
1314th
The report Of the acting Treasurer. lion.
Noah E. Stafford Of White River Junction was
audited, showing that the net receipts ID the
last State Fair az 3. J0hnsbury. were over
81 200 the largest net receipts Of any fair
with the exception of that held in connection
with the New England Fair held at B1atrIc-
bOrO, in 1867.
SIR. Gregory, from the committee On noni-
nations, presented the following list Of otiicer-
tor the ensuing year who were duly elected
President-Henry g. Root, Bennington
Vice Pre-idents-H Henry :. Morse, Shei5urn.
W VILLAIN r. Sanford. Orwell Crosby Nil
Ter POmfret; Henry Chase. Lyndon
Treasurer-N. i Stafford White River
Junction.
Secretary Henry Clark. Rutland.
DiTectors-John Gregory, Nortbleld
ElDab Cleayeland, Coventry eorge Camp
bell, Westminster Henry Harvard Buc-
land; Henry e. Kent. Dorset Lawrence
Brainard, -. Adams David GJo5el
Brattleboro Edwin :. St5weu. C5ru1aIl
james 4. Shedd. Burlington G.. Horace
Hubbard. Springfield George A. Merrill.
Rutland ;. G. Holyolke ST Adams, LemneI
= Drew, Burlington , George Hammond
Middlehury Harley NJ. II u, East Burke.
The Society appointed the following named
gentlemen az q committee % finance Fly the
present year
Crosby Miller Pomfrct, jaime. 4. SHIELD,
Burlington, Henry Chase. Lyndon.
Az q subsequent meeting Of the Directors
On the motion OF Henry Chase, Esq, tie sum
Of one hundred and fifty collars was appr1-
priated 70 the Vermont Dairymen's Ass3cl-
alton, for printing the transactions 5r the
Society
The Board Of Directors met Tor tie location
Of the next exhibition and arrangement Of lbe
hst OF premiums. on Wednesday. FEBRUARY
18th, ls72
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-12-27

Cow WIIHHoLDISG HER MILk.-A COW viii
sometimes thhold her milk when her Ca f Il
taken away, but usually only for a short
time The remedy IN such cases IL gentle
treatment, and q persistent effort to draw
the milk and bathing the uddeT with cold
water The milking should be attempted at
short iutervals-at least three OF four times
q day. If the cow i treated kindly, and 8
continued effort be made 70 draw milk from
time to time, she usually Yields the point,
aud IN q few days VIII forget her calf and
give down her milk regularly. If harsh
treatment Is Tesorted TO- and the milking Is
neglected. Inflammation Of the udder and
garget may set in, causing serious trouble
and perhaps loss of mix entirely, II not Of
Uther and permanent injury TO the COW. In
cases of obstruction in the milk duct, on ac-
count Of c1agulatei milk or from some i'm
perfection of the parts, properly formed
milk tube may some times be used with ad-
vantage. These tubes are constructed Of
silver. with q smooth, round point. pierced
with holes. through which the milk may
pass iu-O the tube. and 20 arranged 81 not
iHinre the milk duct when introducing or
Withdrawing ID FROM the teat We have
seen wires. straW- and quilts used in uUmer-
Gus Instances, and 10 nearly all bad results
followed. I'D some cases Inflammation was 50
rapid as 81 make the COW in q few days al
most sgeatlc. and the final result was
broken udder and consequent loss of the
COW ~, ! willard N Rural Neg forE.r.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-12-27

SLEEPING FLOwEBs. -AIm0dJ ali flowers
-leep during the night. The marigoid goes
% bed with the sun, and with him rises weep
ing. Many plants are so sensitive that they
close their leaves during the passage Of i
cloud. Tie dsndelion opens at five or six in
the morning, and shuts at nine in the eve
ming. The goats beard wakes at three ID
the morning, and shuts at i've or six in the
evening. The common daisy shuts its bios
som in the evening, and opens its . DAYS
eye" to meet the early beams Of the morning
sun. The crocus. tulip, and many others
close their blossoms at different hours toward
the evening. The ivy leaf lettuce opens al
eight IN the morning, and closes forever at
four IN the afternoon. The night Towering
cereus turns night into day. Il begins to ex-
pspd its magnificent sweet cented blossoms
IN the twilight; it is full blown at midpight,
and closes never TO open again with the dawn
Of day. In a clover field not leaf opens
until after sunrise. These are the observa-
tions of celebrated English author, who
has devoted much time 10 the study Of plants,
and often watched them during their quiet
slumbers. Those plants which seem u be
awake all night, he styles = the bats and the
owls OF the vegetable kingdom.