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The Geneva Watch-Makers.

Geneva has so long been the watch factory
of the world that little need be said on the
subject. From four to FIVE thousand men
are constantly engaged in making watches.
Two or three thousand more are employed
in making musical-boxeS. In the absence
of statistics, it is supposed that one hundred
and fifty thousand watches are now made in
Geneva every year. The work is separated
into many departments. The watch makers,
so-called-those who make the works of the
watches-are the steadiest class. They have
no trades union. The case makers are freer
spirits and have a trades-union, as do the
jewellers, engravers, and enamellers. All
of these latter command higher wages than
the watch,makers, and, having more tempta-
ton, are more given to beginning the week
on Wednesday, after leisurely spree. A
matchmaker averages about six francs, or
nearly dollar. and quarter day. Jewel
lers, engravers, and enamellers can make
little more than that. Case-makers can
earn three dollars day. But such are the
habits of all these four latter classes that
they do not average more than the six francs
day of the watchwork maker. There are
no very large watch factories in Geneva
that is, the workmen are rarely collected in
one building. The independence of the
whole class is indicated by the fact that they
generally work at home. Where quaint
old house reaches out for light through many
windows high above the dingineSs of its mar
row court, you may be sure that the proud
ruler of the little republic is there with his
matchmaking or engraving tools. He and
his brethren who make music-boxes and sing
ing.birds, and the other industrious denizens
of the St. Gervais quarter, are the rulers Of
this little republic, because they are the
backbone Of the radical party, and the radi-
cal party is the bfckbrne of the liberal or
independent party, which rules the city and
the canton. They work and think, and rule
one of the best, and apparently one of the
least, governed cities in the world.-Hnper's
MdQQzine.
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The Bible in Sanserit.

A Calcutta correspondent communicates
the interesting intelligence that an old Ger
man or Swiss missionary there, the Rev. j.
Wenger, has just issued the concluding vol
ume of translation of the Bible into San
scrit:-"A Sanscrit Bible was Che adds
first planned and executed an age ago by
DR.. Carey. DR.. Yates, after studying San
scrit for twenty years, attempted another
translation or version, but failed. Mr. Wen
ger began his version in 1847. The Book
of Genesis and part of the Book of Exodus,
he says, gave him little trouble, as they
were reprinted from the previous editions
with comparatively slight alterations. AT
ter that he had to fall back upon rough
draught prepared in manuscript (from the
Bengalee) by the old pundit of DIR. Yates.
The first volume, to Joshua, was published
in November, 1848. The second volume,
to the end of the Book of Esther, appeared
in December, 1852; and at the same time
he issued a second, and revised edition of the
New Testament, based on the version of DR..
Yates. At the Book of Job he entirely
laid aside the pundit'g draughts and the frag-
ments of DR.. Yates, aud began de mOvO a
translation of his own. The work of trans.
lation was stopped from 1860 to 1862, and
again from 1864 t0-stS6S, owing to various
causes. In the lasS of those years it was
resumed, and is now completed"
In letter of his own Mr.. Wenger speaks
in very humble terms of his great and la
borious work CT have felt as if the San
scrit Bible was a luxury, and the Bengaee
one the bread of life. But trust that He
who led me to undertake the task will not
allow it to remain uhblest, and that this Ia
Dor will not be in vain-in the Lord.
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Be Up and Doing.

We earnestly entreat our Southern friends
to be up and doing. In the fight for pro-
gress and improvement it will not do to idly
rest, and expect because the South has 50
many great advantages, such wide area,
such noble rivers, magnificent forests, fertile
lands, and best of all, mild salubrious eli
mate, that these will work out the salvation
Of the country. twill not be the case. The
conqueSts of civilization are the results of
physical and mental labor. There are no
"f1owery beds of ease" on which we may re-
cline in this great light for the mastery
Nature is all on our side, and we but need
that active, energetic "puSh" which has al
ways characterized the pioneers of the great
Northwest, to outstrip that section Of our
country in population and wealth. Men
must work to accomplish this end. Outright
must not be kept hid, but it must shine out
brightly SO that all can see. Do as other
sections do. Let specimens of our minerals
be sent here, there and everywhere They
speak for themselves, and tell the story far
better than words. With them, also, have
maps published, and sound truthful state
ments as to the location and abundance of
these minerals, the water power, the forest,
and, in fact, do our duty in every particular.
Do not weary with once writing or once tel
ling the story, but persistently make it a bust
yness, and resolve in yenr minds not to stop
short of the vifsliBg Posi-. i..is is duty
you owe to yourselves and your children, to
work out this great pgahlom Of prosperity.
New York South
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Fish Culture in the United States.

A convention of the New York State
Commissioners of fish culture was recently
held in New York city. Professor S. F.
Baird, the United States Commissioner Of
Fish and Fisheries, gave an account of his
administration of the trust committed to
him, namely, the propagation of useful food
fishes in the waters of the United States
He stated that Mr.. Seth Green had sue
ceeded in planting several thousand young
shad in the Allegheny at Salamanca, and
large number in the Mississippi above st.
Paul. Mr.. William Cleft has also placed
about 100000 fish in the first mentioned
river, as many more in the White River at
Indianapolis and the balance Of his stock
in the Platte River, near Denver, Colorado.
And Professor Baird further said that meas
ures had been taken for stocking American
waters tblsalmon eggs, About 600 large
healthy salmon are now in an enclosure
staked off in the center of pond Of $50
acres. From these fish the eggs are to be
taken at the proper time and impregnated,
the salmon themselves then to be again set
free. 1t is expected that millions of eggs
will be thus secured.
Through the influence Of the Deutsche
Fi5cherei Verein, in Germany, the German
government has offered to present to the
United States quarter Of million Of eggs
of salmon from the Rhine, which, with as
many more, purchased also in Prussia, will
soon be received. The endeavors to obtain
eggs from the rivers of California have been
partially successful, about $4,000 eggs being
collected during the season.--,Scientifc
american.
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Library Books.

Sabbath School teacher, notice the books
that come into your class. Take little
time to talk with the scholars about the books
they return. You will very likely find that
they all ike to read stories. But if they
are not too young, try to get them to take,
now and then, sober bOOk-One that is not
a story. They will be likely to take it to
please you, if for no other reason, if they
see that you desire it very much.
Be sure that the book is one that you are
acquainted with. Do your best, when the
scholar returns that book, to make the talk
about it interesting. Try to get another
one to take it, and so on. By doing this,
you may do something to counteract the ten
dency to read nothing but stories.
You viii do well to inform yourself about
the books in your Sabbath School library.
We have, in our library, besides the inevita-
bic stories, some excellent boOks-earnest,
religious, and sound. We do not expect the
children to read them. But the older boys
and girls, the young men and young women,
should read, at least, some of these books.
Yet these books are very apt to stay on the
shelves, while the stories go round with
rush-every one wanting them.
Don't say at the outset, teacher, that the
tide is so strong you cannot 60 against it,
but try to get your scholars to read, once in
a while, at least, something beside story.
You do not know how much good you may
be doing. Try its. s. Teacher.
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Training a Heifer.

Cows usually become addicted to kicking
when heifers, from being MIXED by abusive
mixers. have never seen an old COW be
come kicker unless abused Instead of
cows being averSe to being MIXED, when Civ
ing large quantity, l have ever found it
the reverse. When pasturage is good, and
COWS come home at night with udders dis
tended with milk, our "down East" cows
seem grateful to have it removed. Milking
heifer for the first time requires patience,
for they will almost invariably kick. In such
case put broad strap around her body,
just front of the udder, and buckle it up
moderately tight, and as soon as she gets
quiet, (for she may dance around little at
first, take your pail, sit down, and go to
milking, for she is helpless as a kitten. Do
not attempt to use rope instead Of strap,
for it will not answer. This is a much bet
ter method than tying the legs, ETC., as it
does not hurt the animal in the least. A
few applications of the strap, with plenty of
patience and kindness, will cure the most OBJ
stinate case.-Rural Home.
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4nsbandtp.
Planting Trees.

The growth of timber to take the place
of our rapidly disappearing forests has led
farmers in some sections to set out trees
While it may not be convenient or desirable
for all to adopt this plan, every one can set
trees by the roadside along bis own land
There are many advantages to be obtained
from them which can be seen at once to more
than pay for the trouble. They beautify
the premises and give better appearance to
the landscape. Aud if the trees are maple,
which is one of the best and most easily
raised, when grown they will furnish large
yield of maple-sugar. If butternut or wal
nut, the nuts are in a measure a compensa-
ton for the labor of setting them out
There is to be in the future such demand
for wood that it will not answer to cut down
and not replace in some way. In Baden
and in other German States, as well as in
some of the countries of France, the law
obliges person to plant tree in place of
every one cut down. In this way miles of
rows of shade-frees line the roads, making
pleasant shaded walks through all the towns
and villages. 1t is a fact not generally
known that trees increase their wood making
capacity in about the ratio as the square Of
the number Of years indicate their age
The third year they make nine times, the
fifth year twenty-five times, and the tenth
year, one hundred times the amount of wood
they make the first year. The tree grows
more rapidly as it gets older, and we cannot
afford to cut them down until they get their
growth.
Some towns in this section have already
formed associations for identifying their
towns by planning parks and setting out
trees by the roadside If this is not done,
individuals can with but little trouble and
without expense procure trees and set them
out in front of their own lands, and stimu.
late their neighborS to do the sane, SO as tc
make uniform and continuous line of shade.
trees along the roads; .-SPriagfeld Home
stead.
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PRAYBRFUL SowING.-A gentleman visit
ing a large and fourishing Sabbath School
in one Of our eastern cities, noticed that at
the close of their labors the teachers in a
body retired to an adjoining room. He
watched them for moment rs they passed
slowly and reverently out; then turning to
the Superintendent, he asked: "Where are
these teachers going?
Going" he repeated; :" they are going
to the merey-seat. They have been sowing
the seeds Of divine truth, and now they have
gone to ask the Lord of the harvest to bless
their labOrs."
The stranger was deeply impressed, and
leaning his head upon his hands, the tears
triekled through his fingers.
What has been the result of this prayerful
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CENTRAL PRESBY TERRAIN.

This is the first telegraphic message that
ever travelled so great a distance. The
magnetic line on which it travelled, begins
and ends on remote shores of the Pacific
Ocean, in Protestant countries, in English
speaking communities, and is type of the
enterprise of the Anglo Saxon race.-New
York Observer.
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THE SOUTHERN PLANTER AND FARMER
THE OLDEST AGRICULTURAL JOURNA
PUBLISHED In VIRGINIA.

ND second, in point of age, in the United States,
n having been established since January lst lS4l:
The best talents of the State have been engaged
upon its pages as Editors and Contributors, and our
aim shall be to make it general medium of commu'
nication among the Farmers and Planters of every
section Of the country.
1.-The Southern Planter and Farmer has gained
the reputation of being one of the best Agricultural
Journals of the country. We earnestly
advise patrons to subscribe to this Journal which
is devoted exclusively to the farming interest of the
country.-Religious Herald.
1t will be mailed to subscribers the first of each
month at 81 per annum, in advance
Specimen copies sent on receipt of 25 cents
Address JOHN w. RISON,
Editor and Proprietor,
No. 2, Columbian Block, Richmond, Va.
E9s~ AGENTS WANTED. au7-f
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Office No. 10l5 Main street, nearly opposite
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vance.
CoMMUHICATIoNs AND LETTERS ON BUSINESS
should be addressed to Central Presbyterian Box
II, Richmond, Va.
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Angora Goats.

The large number of these animals ex-
hibited at The late California State Fair,
held at Sacramento, shows that the produc-
ton of the fine fleece clipped from this va
riety of the Capra family is growing into
an important industry, and is now consid-
cred of more Importance than the raising of
sheep. The Angora is often misnamed, be-
ing called the Cashmere Goat. In Asia,
whence the stock comes, there are nearly
twenty varieties of feece-bearing goats, and
of these the pure Apgora is the most valua-
Bile. 1t is known as the primitive goat of
Angora, district of the central portion of
Asia Minor. The fleece is very valuable,
and.is made into Shawls, fringes, and various
fine fabric known as Cashmere goods
There are now in California about $1,000 of
different grades of Angora blood, the first
having been imported in 1861, The fleece
from the pure stock commands $1.2O per
pound.
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sowing of the Word? A school, large and
aOurishing, has been firmly established, ex-
erting an influence for good that eternity
alone will reveal, and within few months
more than one hundred were led to Jesus.
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the train drew in the dark, smoky depot,
some one murmured Tennyson's faVorlte
lines
Pray for my soul things are wrought by prayer
Than this world dreams of.
Christian Era.
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d edmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
liz Route.
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.


CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.
UP DAY MAIL leaves Byrd.Street station, l
p. m.
UP NIGHT MAIL leaves Byrd Street station,
$40 p M, Except on Sundays)
UP ACCOMMODATION leaves Broad-Street
station p. m. Except on Sundays.)
DOWN DAY MAIL arrives at Byrd-Street sta
tion 1.33 p. m
DOWN NIGHT MAIL arrives at Byrd.Street
station, 1850 p. m. Except on Mondays.)
DOWN ACCOMMODATION TRAIN arrives at
Broad-Street station, S37 a. m. Except Sundays)
Accommodation Train runs to Milford only
Travellers bound west via Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad will by taking the 1920 p. m. mail hence
connect with the 9.17 p. m. train at Relay House,
on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. By the 9 o.
m. they will connect with the $50 a. m, at Relay
House, on the same road-the former being the
quicker line for points west.
RICHMOND, May l, 1872.
NOTICE.
THE DAY MAIL TRAINS via the above route
now run to QUANTICO in lieu of Aqua Creek.
The schedule will otherwise remain unchanged until
further notice. Passengers breakfast and dine on
boat. Ed. T. ID. MYERS,
my2 General Superintendent.
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AMERICAN FARMERS. artisan says ::
We hazard the assertion that no class of
equal average means live SO well as Ameri-
can farmers One of these, possessing a
farm and buildings worth say ten thousand
dollars, will gather about him and enjoy
more real comfort than could be obtained
from the income of hundred thousand dol
lars in New York. He may live in a more
commodious dwelling than metropolitan
citizen having ten thousand dollars annual
income. He may have his carriage and
horses. His table may be supplied with
everything fresh in its season. His labor is
less wearing than the toll of counting-rooms
and Offices, and he has more leisure.-Scri6-
ner's Magazine.
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VIRGINIA BIBLE SOCIETY,

Bible House 1011 Main St., Richmond, Va.
This Society will furnish Bibles and Testaments in
great variety, to all Auxiliary or County Bible So
cetes and friends, at the price for which they
can be purchased at the Bible House in New York.
M. W. STAPLES,
de eff Secretary and General Agent.
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THE CEILDREN'S FRIEND.

This is a Sabbath School journal, published by the
Presbyterian Committee of Publication,
RICHMOND, Va.
1t is designed to make it an instructive and enter
tanning paper, for general circulation in Sabbath
Schools, and contains nothing offensive to any
evangelical Church. In each issue is published a
WEEKLY LESSON, on the graded system, making
it convenient means for family and Sabbath School
instruction.
TERMs-One subscriber, one year...............$ so
Eight subscribers, to one address,. 90
Larger packages at same rates.
A MONTHLY EDITION is published at one
half these prices. Subscriptions must be paid in
advance.
Communications should be addressed to Rev. E.
7. BAIRD d. D., Editor and orders for the paper
to j. D. K. SLEIGHT, Business Agent.
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He WHO would dwell forever with God,
must earnestly inquire after God.
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Subscription price 81 so per year payment in
advance, and paper discontinued when time paid
for expires.
In connection with this journal there is published
WEEKLY SABBATH SCHOOL LESSON, on
the graded system, Containing the same questions
those published in the Childre's Friend, with the
addition of O. brief, comprehensive EXPOSITION, and
other helps for parents and teachers.
Communications should be addressed to Rev. &.
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TO SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL AGRICULTURE.
By HENRY STEPHENS, F. R. s., Edinburgh, and
the late j. P. NORTON, Professor of Scientific Agri.
culture in Yale College, New Haven.
Two vols. Royal Octave. 1900 pages and numer.
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TIE EARNEST WORKER.

In the Sabbath School and in the Family
Is weekly journal for Sabbath School teachers and
Christian parents, published by the
Presbyterian Committee of Publication,
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GOING EAST.

Train No. q Through Mail and Express) leaves
Greensboro daily at q. M; leaves Danyille daily
at 4:40 a. M; arrives at Richmond daily at 12:45
p. m.
Train No. 7, Through Pessenger) leaves Green's
boro daily Except Sundays) at ll:l0 a. m. leaves
Danvlle at LISP p. M; arrives at Richmond at $50
p. m.
Train No. 9, Qynchburg Pessenger) leaves Lynch
burg daily at a. M. leaves Burkeville at l2:65
p. M; arrives at Richmond at $40 p. m.
Trains Nos and 10 connect at Greensboro with
Trains N. Carolina Railroad for all points South.
Train No. 10 connects at Greensboro with train
for Raleigh; arrives there at 7:05 M Passengers
leaving Raleigh at 7.15 p. m, connect at Greens
boro' with train No. 2 for Richmond.
Train No. 6 connects at Burkeyie with Train on
the Atlantic, Mississippi, and Ohio Railroad for all
points Southwest and South.
Lynchburg Accommodation Train leaves Rich
mond at 4:55 p m. daily Except Sundays,) arriving
at Lynchburg in time to connect with the Morning
Passenger Train on the Atlantic, Mississippi and
Ohio railroad for the southwest
Passengers coming east leave Lynchburg after the
arrival of the Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio Pas.
senger Train from Bristol, and arrive at Richmond
at 9:48 a. m.
THROUGH TICKETS to all points South and
South west can be procured at the ticket office in
Richmond, and of r. +. WALKER, Agent of At.
antic, Mississippi and Ohio Railroad, No. 1925
Main street, Richmond.
JOHN R. MACMURDO,
General Freight and Ticket Agent.
I. NJ. R. TALCoTT, Eng'r and Supt. au IS
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INVENTED By

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THIS INSTRUMENT has been adopted at the
United States Military Academy, West Point Wash
ington College, Va, and many of the leading Insti'
tutions of learning of the country, and is recon-
mended by the Professors of Mathematics and En-
cheering, and by Practical Surveyors who have
used it, as superior to any instrument in for
the purposes for which it is designed.
Send for Circular containing description Of In
strument, price list and recommendations.
ADDRESS R.D.&J. C. LILLEY,
Stanton, Virginia.
Or the following Agents: Messrs. Stackpole 4
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ID edmond AND DANVILLE RAILROAD
IL On and after SUNDAY, August 18th, 1872 /:
GUING W EST.

TRAIN No. 8, Through Passenger leaves Rich
mond daily Except Sundays,) at 5:10 M; leaves
Danville at 1906 a. M; arrives at Greensboro at
$3.50 p m.
Train No. 6, Gynchburg Passenger leaves Rich
mond daily at 80 a. m; arrives at Lynchburg at
5p. m.
Richmond daily at l:50 p. M. leaves Danville daily
at 956 p. M arrives at Greensboro daily at 1925