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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-02-13
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OF A MEDDMNG HUSBAND.

1t was about the buckwheat cakes.
told Maria Ann any fool could beat her
making those cakes, and she said had
better try it. So / did, l emptied the
batter all out of the pitcher one evening.
and set the cakes myself got the flour.
and the salt and the water, and, warned
by the past, put in liberal quantity OF
eggs and shortening. l shortened with
tailow from roast beef, because could not
find any lard. The batter did not look
right. lighted my pipe and pondered
yeast, yeast, to be sure. | had forgot
ten the yeast. went and woke the baker
and got six cents worth of yeast. | set
the pitcher behind the sittingroom stove,
and went to bed In the morning | got
Up early and prepared to enjoy my iri-
umph; but I didn't. That was yeast
strong enough to raise the head; the bat
ter was running all over the carpet. l
scraped it up and put it into another dish
/ got fire in the kitchen and put on the
griddle. The first lot of cakes stuck to
the griddle. The second slittoed, only
more. Maria came down and asked what
was burning She advised me to grease
the griddle. l did it. One end of the
griddle got too hot, and dropped the
thing on my tenderest corn. while trying
to turn around. Finally the cakes were
ready for breakfast, and Maria got the
other things ready. We sat down. My
cakes did not have exactly the right flavor.
l took one mouthiul, and it satisfied me.
lost my appetite at once. Maria would
not let me put on her plate think those
cakes may be reckoned dead loss. The
cat would not eat them The dog ran off
and stayed three days after one was Offer
ed him. The hens won't So within ten
feet of them. threw them into the back
yard, and there has not been pig ON the
premises since. l eat what is put before
menow, and do not allude to my mothers
system of cooking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-02-13
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-02-13
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25
For the Virginian.
THE CITY CLOCK.

Mr. Ep17on.-A Although every citizen knows
how convenient the Town Clock is for the regu-
lation of domestic operations and business en-
gagements, few have any conception how essential
it is for the educational Institutions of the city,
and which seem to form the basis of our present
prosperity. The clock has face for each of the
quarters Of the city, and no two alike, and thus,
instead Of beng a guide to secure punctualty, it
actually msleads the public. Sometimes the clock
ssgoes,' and sometimes it don't s'go',-apparently
depending on the weather. do not know if blame
is to be fixed anywhere, ard am far from intend
ing to attach blame to any one, not really I'M
Outstanding how the clock is owned and manag-
ed. tits a matter in which every one is concern
ed, and hereby suggest the subject, as one that
deserves notice.
May suggest further that as nearly every one
is interested in time, it will promote the largest
interest of the greatest number to have the clock
on telegraph time, which may be had daily at the
office Of the Railroad. In conclusion allow me
to ask, in behalf of the s'little folks" who are
often behind time at school, that the proper au-
thorities, whoever they are, will take the matter
in hand. IoTA.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25
Deaths.

Died suddenly near New Hope, in this county,
on the 18th instant, of phthisic, Mrs. REBEccA
JANE KERR, aged 81 years and days.
On Monday, the 18th inst, EDWARD, second
son of Rev. j. I. and Eliza A. Miller, in the Sec
ond year of his age.
Died, Jan. 10th, at the residence of her fatheS,
Geo. W. Rowan, near Hot Springs, Bath county,
Va, MARY ELLA Rowan, in the 18th year of her
age.
Died at her residence, in Richmond, on Grace
Street. between Third and Fourth, January 18th,
at fifteen minutes to o'clockP. NJ. of Paral ysis;
in the sxty-ffth year OF her age, Mrs. MARY A.
WHITLocK.
lieutenant JOHN W. JORDAN, Of the Rock
bridge ARTILLERY; died on the 10Th OF December,
after short illness of pneumonia, on New River,
m the Ina of the C. s.. 0. R. R., where he had
a sub contract. He was about 80 years old:
Denarted this life on Friday, the 9Th inst,
Mr. Touv WutrMoRE, after brief but severe i'll
ness. lasting only four days, aged IS years. Mr.
Whtmore was. at an early age, brought to rec
oon;ze his ALLEGATIONS to Jesus Christ, and on
nTofession of his faith, was admitted to member
shin in the Reformed Church, at Frieden's, in
Rockingham county.
On Friday. the 18th inst, Mrs. MARGARET A.
consort Of David R. Blackburn, in the 18th year
Of her age.
Twolong years Of sickness and suffering pre-
pared our departed friend and sister in Christ
for the coming Of death. During her illness she
exhibited a. Christian fortitude and patience
worthy Of imitation Her faith never faltered
Far thirty years she had been a professor of re-
gon and her pilgrimage s s1ossd IN perfect peace
ana ana r. mph Christ, which is far better and
Ies,,s said "Father, will that she whom thou
Ia Ut even me. be with me where am that she
may behold my glory
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25
Marriages.

On the 10th instant by Rev. Father Jansen,
HENRY C. RHODES and Mis- ANNIE E. KIRBY, all
OF Richmond.
In staunton, on Tuesday evening, the 10th, in
slant, by Rev. II. H. Kennedy, J. M. FULLER
and Miss LUCY PorrER-both of this place.
On Dec. 18th, near Churchville, by Rev Geo.
a. Shuey, BENZ. F. MCLAUGHLIN to Miss SARAH
j. Acorn,
On the evening of December 2snd. on horse
back in trent of the Parsonage Of the NJ e.
Church South, in Grab Bottom, Highland Co., by
Rev. John ". Canter, JOHN w. WAGaoNER, to
Miss USAu McQuA1N, all of Highland
On the morning of Dec. 2sth, at the Parsonage
Of the NJ .. Church South, in Crab Bottom.
Highland, by Rev. J. W. Canter, GEO. w. HAM
MER, to Miss HANNAH RYMER all of Pendleton
CO., W. Va.
At the residence of The BRIDES father, on Thurs.
day, Dec. 28th, by the Rev. E. F. CALDWELL JAMES
L. PATTERSON, formerly of Waynesboro, Va, to
Miss SUE =. EPPERsoN, of Charlottesville, Ind.
On the 4th inst, at the residence of the brides
father, near Spring Hill, by the Rev John Mil
Ter, S. W. WARBLER to MARTHA j., daughter of
VIM. Jones, Esq, all of Augusta.
CoLonEp WEDDrNG.-On the 10th inst, at the
residence of the brides father Giles A. Jackson,
by Rev. J. II. Ockmey, Samuel Payne and Miss
Julian Ann Jackson,-all Of Stauntep.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

The hostile factions in New Orleans still
maintain their warzIike attitude. On Mon
day, it was expected that a collision would
take place between the Warmouthites and Car.
terites. The appearance of the U S. military,
however, queted things. Gen. Emmory had
received instructions from the President to
prevent bloodshed, if possible, but not to in:
terfere in the political combat
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25
Purity, Strength, Economy.

These three requisites are ooni1ined in DooLEY's
we'll known YEAST POWDER. As each ingredient
entering into its composition is free from any
deleterious or injurious Substances, the P6RITY
and full STRENGTH Of each article is guaranteed
in the manufacture and as one pound Of DooL-
EY's YEAST POWDER will last third longer in
culinary department, than the vast majority of
Baking Powders in market, it proves conclusi
ly that it is the most economical Convenient to
have ia the house, and universally produces light
and elegant food For sale BIZ all Grocets.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

We have received the forty -ffth annual Report
of the President and Directors to the Stockhold-
ers of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company,
for the year ended September 30th, 1871. We
will make further reference toit hereafter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25
SDeciuL Notices.
a RODY AND MIND DISEASE.

A BODY AND MIND DloEaoE.
Such is dyspepsia. The stomach and the brain
are too intimately allied for the one to suffer
without the other. so that dyspepsia and despond
enev are inseparable. Itmay be added TOO, tna'
irritation of the stomach is almost invariably &C
commanded by irritation Of the temper
The inyieorating and tranquilizing operation O.
Hostetter's B;tters is most powerfully developed
in cases of Indigestion. The hrst enec1 VI .nas
agreeable tonic is comforting ana eheoui"sns
A mild glow pervades the system, the chronic
uneasiness in the region of the stomach Is iessen
ed and the nervous rsstlessness which characte!
ICES the disease is abated. This Improvement Is
not transient 1t is not succeeded by the return
Of the old symptoms with superadded force as Is
always the case when unmedicated stlmulants are
given for the complaint. Each dose seems 10 I'm
Mart a. nermanent accession of hsalthtul lnvlgora-
lion Int this is not all. The APPARENT and an
ti-bilious properties Of the preparation are scarce
" secondary in Importance to its tonic virtues.
# there is an overflow of bile, the secretion Is
soon brought within proper limits, and II tne olla
nv organ IS inert and torpid it Is toned ana regu
lated The effect upon the discharglng organs Il
equally salutary, and in cases OF constipation Inc
cathartc action is lust sufficient to produce the
desired result gradually and without pain. The
Bitters also promote healthy evaporation from
the surface which particularly deslraois Ia
this season when sudden spells OF raw, unpleas
ant weather are apt to check the natural perspl
ration and produce congestion Of the liver, coughs
and colds. Tie best safeguard against a" diseases
il bodily uigor, and this the great vegetable he
storative especially promotes Jan r NJ
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

Thos. j. Niche, N. X. Trout, and II. B. Mich
lie, commissioners, advertise the valuable farm,
lying on Middle River, belonging to the Splitter
estate.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

John c. Grove 6 Co., have removed their Tin
merry to the new building on Augusta street, op-
pesite the residence of Mayor n K. Trout.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

Nv. Abby is again receiving fresh stock of
clothing. He also desires his accounts clos ed
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

Hons. J. w. Johnston, United States Senate,
and John T. Harris, House Of Representatives,
will accept thanks for public documents
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

r Charles c. Wheat has his large store-room hll-
ed with all kinds of groceries and family supplies
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

ORR AUGUSTA COUNTY APPLE BRANDY.-Fo',r-
teen barrels distilled by John R. Hanger in 1870,
for sale by DufhE q DAApIhi
jan 25 Liquor pea'eis'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

RE-APpoINTED-Gov. Walker has re appoint
ed Mr.. B. F. Fifer, Flour Inspector for the city
of Staunton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

IA fatal case of small pox is reported in the
shenandoah Herald, as having occurred at Fort
Valley in that county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

PRESBYTERIAN CHURcH.-On Sabbath last q
subscription was taken up in the Presbyterian
congregation, for the purpose of assisting in
raising m cans to meet the liabilities Of erecting
the new church The sum Of $1,000 was sub
scribed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25
LINTON, VIRGINIA.
January Is. 1872.
Local..

See Commissioners sale in Bath county adfer-
tised by C. R. McDannall, commissioner.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25
Business Notices.

Send your undertaking orders to S. NJ. Wilkes
Furniture House-new styles of Baskets and cases
ALWAYS on hand. Terms moderate,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

PUBLIC LEDGER ALMANAC for 1872 has been re-
ce:ved. 1t is one of the most useful publications
Of the kind in the country. A copy each year is
sent to each one of the regular subscribers to the
Ledger, free of cost. Geo. ". Childs, publisher,
philadelphia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

Bell s. Co. have very useful variety of pocket
memorandum states, one of which should be in
the possession of every business man. Many lit
Streets which, if not noted dow, might escape
the memory. They cost but trife.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

initial paper and Envelopes, beautifully tinted
and scented, expressly designed for Ladies' use,
can be had at Bell & Co.'s Book store. A letter
initial envelopes, it seems to us, would read much
more agreeably than on common paper especial
qy if the sentiment expressed was sweet as the
aroma emitted
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

R. NJ. Ayers, advertises groceries and family
supplies of all descriptions. Mr.. A. keeps
good assortment, and is fair dealer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

LAND SALE. M. Gushing, Auctioneer, sold
on Saturday, the Goth, for Thomas D. Ransom
Commissioner, the farm belonging to George Pc
tors, near Piedmont, in Augusta county, contain
ing 76 acres with good improvements to Mrs.
payments of one, two and three years, with inter
est.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

Furniture House-new sly les OF easkets ana case
always on hand. Terms moderate,
Orn ArcusTA County APPLE BRANDY.-Four
teen barrels distilled by John R. Hanger in 1870
for sale by DuHAE q DAADIhi'
jan 2e hiqu0i De"'e''.
THE QUEEN SLIppER-somethng moe, just re-
ce;ved at Weller's Boot, Shoe and Hat Emporium
jan lift
George A. Smith is the only praciea ladies
Shoemaker in the business. jan Il-u
suoxs-The fourth supply of those excellent
Walking Shoes for Ladies, (new styel. lust re-
ceived at Wellers Boot, Shoe and Hat Emporium.
jan lift
Ladies, call and see Smiths Premium hand
made Shoes. jan 31-tf
B.. Y. B. s. s II. at Chas. L. Weller's Boot,
Shoe and Hat Emporium, Main street.
aug LIFT
N. B. Hendry got the first premium at the coun-
ty Fair, for fno calfskin Boots. nov 2-tf
Plenty of Shoe findings, leather aud Shoe Tools
always kept for sale by N 3. Hendry, at the
Factory. nov 2-tf.
Go to N. B. Hendry for Premium coarse Boots,
and he will give you premium on your specie.
nov TT
The first premium was awarded to n. B. Hen
dry at the Augusta County Fair for Ladies Gait
ers and Ladies' Walking Shoes. nov 2-tf.
N. B. Hendry has furs at Philadelphia prices
nov 30-tf
For Ladies Glove Kid, Pebble Goat, and French
II 4 n.sk ID ON
Great curiosity The Princess Of Wales shoes
to be seen at N. b. Hendrys. nov 30-tf.
N. B. Hendry is determined to sell ladies'
dress goods little lower than they can be bought
n Stanton, try him. nov 30-1.
HGy- PRICES OF FURNITURE GREATLY REpuc
ED.-Persons wanting Furniture would do well
to call on j. A. 8 Y. NJ. Bickel before purchasing
elsewhere, as we are determined to sell our goods
as cheap, if not a little cheaper, than can be
bought in the city. We now receiving a
large lot of new and stylish furniture, purchased
in the Eastern cities for cash, and will sell for
cash for less than any other house in Staunton.
Give us a CALL
We keep always on hand large supply Of
cane and wood seat chairs, btreads, bedsteads,
washstands, tables, lounges, mattresses, and par
lor and chamber sets in walnut, mahogany and
oak, manufactured in our shop of dry material
and by the best of workmen. Give us CALL
Guarantee work to suit and prices to fit.
Fisk's metallic cases and caskets always on
hand. Undertaking promptly attended to.
Main street, Staunton, one door above Luther
an church. oct zo-t1
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

THE QUEEN SLIPpER-something moe just re-
ceived at Wellers Boot, Shoe and Hat Emporium
ian lift
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

The well, corner of Main and Augusta streets,
Bruce's Building. is reported dry. Thisis some
thing never before known by the coolest nhabi-
tant." 1t was the best water in the city, and the
''old pump supplied numerous persons with the
limpid fluid.
We hear that other wells, in the city and SUI
burbs have, likewise, gone dry.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

George A. Smith is the only practical Ladies
in the business. Jan il-u
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

DELICATE CREATuREs.-This is the phrase ap-
pled by His Blackness the Moor of Venice, to the
fair ladies Of Italy. 1t was the lovely complex
ion of Desdemona, such radiant contrast TO nj;
own, that won his heart; and sooth to say every
man of liscernment considers a fair skin, ike
sweet voice, IAN excellent thing in woman ~ =
Now this is charm which can be acquired. Inere
is a healthful and odoriferous tollet aralce'
known everywhere as Haga"'s Mqgno1.a gam,
which literally transfgures cio9dy or sallow
skin, suffusing the discolored face, neck 4: arms
and bosom with soft. pearly tinge,, and impart
ing to the surface smoothness and n gloss nix, Ike
that of polished marble. Instead ct ciogging the
pores. ike the strickly enamels, or contracting
them, and thus obstructng pefspira'ion' like tn,
asringent cosmetics, it cleanses the SKIN from all
impurities and wonderfully IMPROVES Its texture.
This popularity is particularly appreciated BY
our rural bellies, who find TINT the coarseness and
rouphness, which country air is aptto engender;;
are speedily removed from their faces, hands and
arms, by this delightful preparation
Nv Friend, stop that terrible cough, and thus
avoid consumptive's grave, by using Dr. Pierces
Golden Medical Discovery. For curing all throaf'
bronchial and lung disease it has never been e.
oualed. Sold by druggists.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

suons.-The fourth supply of those excellent
Walking Shoes for Ladies, NEW syle). lust re-
ceived at Weller's Boot, Shoe and Hat Emporium.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

DEATH OF SAMUEL LEWIS, Eso.-Samuel Lew-
is, ESQ, grand of Gen. Charles Lewis, Of
revolutionary fame, who was killed at Point
Pleasant, died at Fort Lewis, in Green Valley,
Bath county, on Sunday last, aged 10 years. He
was born, raised and died, where his grandfather
had lived. He had been in bad health for several
years. He maintained an irreproachable charac-
ter throughout his long life.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

4 FIRST CLASS WATER POWER AND MAN
n UFACTURING SEAT. for Sale. at Broad
way Station, q. A. & NJ, Railroad, y miles North
Of Harrisonburg. For description of the prop
sf'S' '''A'' WV JOHN q. WINFIELD,
"Broadway Depot"
aee7-tl Hsekipzhsm county w.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25
RICHMOND MARKET.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Jan. 10.

BAITIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Jan. IL.
Prices to day for Beef Cattle ranged as follows
Best Beeves at SIS $6,77; fret quality at 5.2,
a 1915; medium or good fair quality at 80 a
s5.75; ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows u
500 1915; inferior and lowest grades OF Cat
tie $50 SIS, OO-general average of the market
to-day $4.75. Extreme range Of prices 5oo
1915 Most of the sales were from 40 to po.Z
ner 100 lbs. Total sales of the week 2,178 head.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

The OLD DoM1N1oN--a monthly Magazine of
literature, science and art, for January, has been
received. It is an interesting periodical, publish
ed at Richmond, by NJ. W. Lakewood, at So SO
per annum. Contents of the January number
Grosmere Inn; The Blue and the Grey After
Twelve Years; Words and Hearts; The Street
Organ; Renie; Morning Historical Notes and
Queries; Editors Table.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

We see that our old friend, Prof. W II. Evans
has been INDUCING in his ia so las in Shenandoah
county, and as leader, given very successful
concert at Woodstock for the benefit of the NJ E.
Church, of that place. Prof e. has his head
quarters at Harrsonburg, but his professional
services extend as far as Alexandria, where he
has fine class
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

DEATH OF DR. VINCENT T. CHuRcHMAN.-Dr.
V. I. Churchman, prominent Physician of this
County, died at his residence in Greenyille, at
o'clock Wednesday morning, the Oath, of inflam-
nation of the bowels. He was a son of John
Churchman, Esq, deceased, and was much
thought of by those who were acquainted with
him. He leaves widow and several children,
and large circle of relatives and friends to
mourn their loss.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

DOMESTIC MARKEr.-Flour, extra, is retailing
at $500 per barrel. 1t is selling, from the wag-
ons, at about $780, There is reasonable
amount coming in. Bacon is bringing from 81 to
10 cents hog round. Turkeys, from 10 to II cts,
Chickens, ito 10 cents Butter from % to 80 cts.
Apples from Is cents to $1.00 per bushel. Beef
is retailing in the Market fer choice cuts, at 125
cents.
There is no wheat coming in. Vegetables are
scarce.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

The familiar faces of Capt. R. D. Hill and W. G.
Sterrett have been missed from the 6oulevards for
severalmonths past. The former has been con-
fined 20 his room, from the effects of severe
sprain of the ankle, but is now able to walk about
in his room. Capt. Sterrett has been suffering
from a severe attack of rheumatism, which has
kept him to his bed for most of the time He
was better last week, and ventured out on the
street. He was taken with relapse, and has
been confined to his room ever since.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

SrAuNroN LIVE SrooK MARKEr.-The month
ly sales at the Staunton Live Stock Market, came
off on Wednesday, the Oath inst. Business en-
fragments prevented us from attending, but we
understand there was considerable number of
horses and cattle on the ground, and a number of
each sold. There were large number of persons
present. The day was exceedingly cold and dis
agreeable, which caused great many others to
absent themselves
This is an unpropitious season of the year to
inaugurate this market, but we are satisfied that
it must become great success. We hope the
people of Highland, Bath, Allegheny, &c. will
give the stock market some attention, and be rea-
dy with their stock here. on the 28th of Februa-
-ry, which is the first Wednesday after the fourth
Monday.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

VIRGINIA SCHOOL REPoRT.-We indebted
to Rev. w. H. Rufner, Superintendent of Public
Institutions for the State of Virginia. for copy of
his very able. interesting and exhaustive Report
for 1871. The reader will find brief synopsis
on the first page of this issue. We will have
sion to refer to this Report again.