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A witness. in describing certain events,
said: 1.-THE person saw at the head of the
stairs was man with one eye named Jacob
Wilkins. sWhat was the name Of his 9TH
sr ys:" spitefuHy asked the opposing coun-
sci. The witness was disgustsd At tho levity
Of the audieaee.
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90 PIANO PERFORMANCES Some .ctowuish
fellow, not at all 'up" in the highest style Of
music, has given the following description OF
a fashionable piano performance. HI says:
1t was young w,m.n, with as m,uy white
muslin founces around her as the planet Sat-
urn mas rings, that did it. She gave the mu-
sic stool twirf ortwo, and ffnffed9 down OH
it Ikea whirl Of soap suis in hand-basin
Then she pushed up her cuffs as it she. was
going to fight for the champions bolt. Then
she worked her hands aud wrists, and spread
out. her fingers till they looked as thoash
they would nearly cover the keyboard. j. Then
those two hands of hers made jump at tbs
keys as if they were a couple Of tigers comlns
down on flock Of black and white sheep.
and Che piano gave a great howl az iii hat
been trod on. Dad stop-so still you could
hear your hair growing. Then another jump.
and another howl, Al if the piano had tw"
tails, aud you had trod on both Of them at
once, aud great clatter, and scr,mbls. ADD
string OF jumps, up and down, back ward and
forward, one hand over che other, like asgens
era stampede Of rats and mice" a.sh
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-21

DOUBLE p0sTAaE The new reaulasian
Of the Postofice Department. under the re-
cent Act of Congress. provides th;f' where
mail matter reaches it's destination with the
postage unpaid. double the prepaid rate shall
be exacted on delivery. Correspondents viii
bear this IN uliud sud be moro careful III The
f4sNga
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-21

Fly IN THE WHEAT.-We arc informed
that the Sly" in. wheat is likely to be very
bad this fall, It is said the .volunteer"
wheat aud the early sowing are already full
Of these insects Some farmers are postpon-
ing their seeding until after frost on this ac-
count. We published some months ago 81
experiment which il would be welt to try OF
this tin .. That was to SOW over the wheat
fields small quantity Of lime so that III aswf
in the mornings might carry it down infd tho
blades Of the plant. Ii was claimed tssat the
lye made by the union OF the lime With the
water, would thus reach and destroy the egg
or pnpl Of the insect aar
We hope sopse Of our farmers will try tbs
|experiment There can be nn.hin. lost hv
it as the lime will be bsni6ciaf to tire crnp
INFLOW ~ Le.cin1ton Eisissn. sseet
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ct. Louis Mutual Life
- Insurance Com pany

ct. Louis Mutual Life
- Insurance Company.
Assets over SIS, 100000.
REASONS FOR INsURING IN THIS CoMP'Y.-l. Its
managers, men of known character and integrity,
have already placed it beyond suspicion or exper-
iment O. Its risks are well scrutinized by expe-
rienced Medical Examiners, and carefully select
ed. g. Its investments are of undoubted securi-
ty. 4. Its accommodations are ample for every
contingency. s. Its past management and rapid
growth is q guarantee of the future
Sfss GEORGE K. WlTMER & CO.,
. yss.48 ssss State Agents. 4
Alexandria, Va.
W. H. WATTS. District Agent, as
Staunton, Va.
Office under the Virginia Hotel.
ian 26-tf
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''Nsyar mind che obi.nary, Judge .aid =
Montana culprt when the court becasns p,-
thetic IN prapouneine she fAn-soae ..ets
ex she tiraa az the fes $50
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WILLIAM CHAPMAN, D. d. S.
ssaunton. a. Virginia.

OFFICE, south side Of Main street-old stand
Artificial teeth mounted on Gold, Silver and
vulcante All operations performed in the most
scientific and skillfnl manner, with strict regard
to permanency. and warranted to compete with
any work done in the larger cities
lie returns sincere thanks to the citizens Of
Augusta and adjoining counties for tbs liberal
patronage extended him during the long period OF
his residence in Stanton. and respectfully So
lcits continuance of their orders. a S;;-
Highest price paid for old gold and plate,
april 25-tf go tf2e
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Stnu,ston Cards.
ITouse and Sign Painting.

TOWSG ana SIgT TEE
The undersigned Is now prepared to ex 4
ecute with neatness and dispatch. HOo0E ol0H n
and ORNAMENTAL PAINTING. All nonh
done in the best manner ana on Accommodating
. uone orders from the Country promptly at
. lms JOHN W. CLINE,
'enu'N " Augusta Street. staunton, Va
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:TnHN MI. DOYLE.

HOLM Nj. DOYLE.
WITH FRANK NJ. YOUNG, DEALER IN
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS HOSIERY, cAssl
MEREs, CLOTHS, AND BOYS GOODS
one door east 1st National Bank,
,.o ,rn;, S3raat Staunt0n, Va. !.
VIII be pleased to see his friends, and oat on
him. He will offer good bargains, as can be mad
in the city. New goods received every week.
NE.tf ! :
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ZINE calf sewed and pegged Boots and Gait
Il ers, for Gentlemen and Youths, low. at
april 19-tf C. L. WELLER'S.
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TTEEsE1zg KEEs. ,r,,r n,No
I'll OFFICE, NEW BRICK BUILDING,
.- COR. MAIN s. AUGUSTA STREETS
Second Floor, adjoining Valley Virglnian Once
essg~Entrance on Augusta Street. Nss5a
OFFICE OF STAUNT)N BUILDING ASSoCl-
ALTON.
He offers his services to the people for setthng
accounts, writing up books, and all kinds OF scr.v
eners work. aug
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THF VALLEY VIRGINIAN
9TAUNToN, VA
Thursday. - November e1.ls7s.
TERMS.

M TERMS.
The s. virSinian >. will he mailed 70 Sub.
scribers at $500 per annum. in ADVANCE
yfnayment r. deferred THREE MONTIS
$3.50 Will be required. and at the endOfthe
year $500. fa
Transient advertise menfs will be inserted
at the rates of 8l.OO per square. Of eight
lines. for the first Insertion and % cents for
each Subsequent Insertion. ~ sa.}M
Special Notices 20 cents per line for each
Insertion. sfN -
lob Work don a baltimore rates. for Cash
Correspondence will address
VALLEY vIRHINI AM
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A M BRU GEES

A NJ. BRUCES
Augusta County, va.
orn RYE WI1lSAi ,
Il Gamer Distilled aud Rectifed under the per
.,nsl suneryision of the proprietor expressly for
Nedicinal. Family and first class Bar room use
has no superior aud is warranted pure ana lfee
from adulteration.
LIBERAL TERMS TO DEALERS.
To get it, send your orders with the cash to
81 NJ. BRUCE,
sff Stanton, Augusta Co.,
-, ss5,f Virginia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-21

CHAPTER LIN a beautiful log cabin 10 the
Mountains Of old Virginia our tale opens
Around, Natures loneliness was sublime
The lofty trees'hubg out their green leaves
ia perfection, and the high rocks caught the
gray mists Of the morning and pressed them
in their rough bosom. until they melted IN
tears against their sides. A lovely maiden
was sitting by the table conbing her hair
With fue-tooth comb--a manly fo,m enters
The door, aud stealthily creeps upibehind her
aud ....,, Il : t,s..--eq ,l.,s rs,s
CHAPTER II.
e "Ah John" exclaimed the lovely heiress
of that beautiful cabin, and the extensive po-
tato patch behind it, "sou ought not to do
that way r s6s.l III 81 I aiais7<
i. Lay it all on love gal = 4,sas
''Love. there's M. such thing, among
folks - isr29 ~ !e s't
st.a The TurtIe dove - %
Only knows We love.
as the poet sings"
''Then you don't love me :"
s'No y
$40! Jaue, call back that word"
"No !! oh, no Come back here !-T.won's
come Joints gone y As
:, '.Tfcn Pm gone too" asaeog
And the impassionate youth PUSHES FROM
the cabin like maniac.
| CHAPTER III,
Sadly did the young man run along the
road, while the girl, firm and submissive iu
the discharge of her duty, proceeded tic try
some onions for dinner. Meanwhile the
youth flew on the burning fever, OF bis
heart maddened Ia his brain, and he thought
of self destruction. Jerking his pocket comb
out of his vest pocket, vainIy did he endeav'
Or to cut his throat. Nature, however, who
had blessed him with tough skin, proved
too strong for him he rushed 10 the wagon
rut-there was water at least two inches deep
and he flung himself into, or rather dpo6 it.
There he lay. full five seconds, when Henry
Cleft, the father Of h" oal passed by.
CHAPTER ".
He soon unfolded his sad tale to his friend
and finally consented to live if Henry would
give him a chew OF tobacco. He turned tn
the house, and in his haggard eountenance
Jane saw his unhappy conditions lie never
got over it, though. About twenty years af-
terward he fell from wagon, and his neck
was broken, for sheriff had thoughtlessly
slipped rope over his head. .Fw sq
THE END. az 4a6
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-21

FAIRCHILD'S celebrated GOLD PENS, Pock-
IL ct Books and Pocket Knives. at
sept-5 HUNTER & CO.'S
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DOOK-KE
d DOUBLE OR SINGLE. ENTITY.
Il The undersigned offers his services TO the ousi-
ness men of the city of Staunton, Keep DOCKS
copy, adjust and bond accounts'for Will 10 any
sort of
SCRIVNER'S WORK.
that nay be entrusted to him. with neaInsss auo
dispatch Patronage respectfully soilclteo.
~, 90 ~ A. J.-DEAKlNS.
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ust Received fine assortment of
- Clocks and Watches. For sale cheap. by
aug 1-tf G. G. YEAKLE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-21

TOBACCO! O.!-Chewing and smo-
skng-various brands and grades-sold as
cheap as possible, by
oct 3-tf RICHARDSON & BELL.
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A CHANGE.-l will hereafter be found in my
n building diagonally across Court Lane from
the Courtbuildings, (staunton)in the second sto-
nv, the entrance which is atthe east end Of the
building ascendinga flight of steps.
Grateful for the liberal support heretofore Civ
en- me in my profession, l, in like spirit, ask its
continuance.
The bankrupt act having been so modified as to
give full relief from all Indebtedness, without
first paying any portion thereof will, along with
other business, give special attention to this.
Ihaye all the blanks prescribed by the Judges
Of the Supreme Court Of the United States, in
bankruptcy. =.
Twill, too: give special attentionto the selling
of lands, having peculiar advantages IN this re-
spect; and on reasonable commissions
J. b. WATTS.
Attorney at Law.
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Professional Cards.

nR. GEORGE HI. EYSTER,
L. Office, corner of Main and Water streets,
one Door West of Lutheran Church,
STANTON, VA.
oct lift 81
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otaunton Female Infirmary.

- Having been compelled refuse several pa
tients fer the want of proper accommodations, I
have made satisfactory arrangement, whereby III
future, this difficulty will be obviated.
The result to be attained in the study of medi-
cine must be by careful research and earnest la
Dor in each of its branches, and no physician
would dare to boast that he thoroughly knows all
the branches of medicine and is equally good
as an Oculist. Clematologist. Accoucheur Gy-
necologist. l have for number Of years given
especial attention to the treatment of all ''Di-
seases peculiar to Females and with an expe-
rience of over twenty years in the profession,
with increased facilities and diligent attention,
shall continue 10 devote my energiesto the treat.
ment of this class Of cases.
sept II If P. B. REESE. nj. D.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-11-21
NIEW LIQUOR STORE.

= Large and Superior Stock of Imported ana DO
nestio Liquors of all kinds at -
A. +. BUCKS, gaoF
Augusta street Post
FL STANTON, VA,
AGENT for MUORES y CO, Baltimore.
80 - Scotch Ale and London Porter, at hall
Having had an experience Of ten years in the y,
I;onor business, have availed myself OF ths
knowledge thus acquired to select the pures' anu
hest articles. Those wishing such, VIII DO wei
70 cali before purchasing elsewhere. ,uor
my 16-tfe assa n. -
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+ FRED. ErFINGEK. !. ROBERT CRAIG.
EFFINGER & CRAIG os
ATToRNE AT Law,
sts Ak STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
Practice in the Courts of augusta. Rock-
inghan., Rochbridge, .Atdemarle, .aIteyhany
and Bath h.
SPECIAL ATTENTION given to the Collection Of
claims in each one of the above counties.
feb 8-tf
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Life Policies are now generally conceded
to be among the most certain and most desirable
of investments This Company managed upon
principles of strict economy, offer the lowest rat s
Of Premiums, consistent with safety, and lo'oer
than other Company doing business IN the
State. and its success is an established fact. Its
profits are realized in Virginia and BY Virginia
people; and all reserve from Premiums, as secu.
ry to the Policy holders additional to the Capital
Stock is invested by the Loci Boards in that Sec
ton of the State from whichit is derived,
Being convinced, by their knowledgeof the in
tegrity and prudence of the gentlemen who
compose its Directory, and by thorough exam
ination Of the plan Of organization, that it is in
every respect a reliable Company, The citizens
Of Staunton, named above. have themselves sub
scribed II its Stock and taken policies, and feel
warrant ed in commenting the enterprise to the
favorable consideration offhe Valley people. =
nlOFFICE-C of Augusta and New Court
House streets. adjoining D. S. Youngs law office
ian. a. 1921
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4 OFFEES-green and toasted all kinds. Su-
~ peri rgualisies, For sale cheap, at
G. g. WHATS.
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ID B, SUBLETT.
L Dealer in
Seeds, Cement, Fertilizers Grain and Groceries,
Augusta street, next door to P. O.,
Staunton, Va.
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If SHOES, at
VI mag 1T G, I. WELLER ~
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Liquors..

Having opened frst-class hestausane IN n M ~
Bolen's Building, am now prepared " iufnisn
MEALS AT ALL HOURS,
and also to supply families or parties with meals
at their dwellings at The shortest notice.
WEDDING PARTIES
furnished with Cake of any kind, of the best ma
terial and handsomely decorated. by leaving Cneir
orders two or three days before hand.
We trust, by keeping an orderly and que.
house, and that in good STYLE thar we
liberal patronage from ci'i1en' -
Country. -accHERI +
iune 27-tf .agf I 49,
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nR. B. p. Reese.
~ sa OFFICE AND RESIDENCE
| Opposite Market House,
| CORNER OF FREDERICK AND WATER SIS,
Sta u n on, Va.
| where he can be consulted at all hours, day or
night. unless professionally engaged. et i
feb 29-tf
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AIDES, Serge, Kid Newport Ties, Lasting
Opera Polish Parepa Ties. Janauscheck
sl;ppers-an beautiful styles, at WELLER's boot,
~ - - .....r...a arr;l 1S-tf
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+, j. I,st received at GLADKE'S fine lot OF Ia
~, Merine veats, all wool at - 90
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Home Office at Petersburg, Va, Nth Local Boart
ri at Richmond. Norfolk, Lynch6urg,
Stanton and Alexandria.
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T7EAs TEAs!! TNAS!!!-Gunpowue a;. "a a.
pan. Green and Black, OF the oes' quai''''
and Mt the lowest prices.
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III, LNIao ID sold ever5 Were. Try it.
j ;ans 20
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.srAUNToN sTocKHoLpER BOARD.

GEO. C. JACKsON,.......SEc and GEN AGENT.
DR., B. N. ATKINSON. .......M ED. EXAMINER.
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M etiical Notice. The partnership here
lVl toeore existing between Drs. Hanger O.
Fultz having expired by limitation. the under
signed will continue the practice of his profession
in the city and county.
OFFICE-in the rooms above the Office Of Dr..
Chapman dentist, on east Main street.
ian 26-tf J. H. FULTZ, M. D.
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4 PPLE AND PEAR TREES,
a A SPECIALITY.
THE BEST VARIETY FOR VIRGINIA..
E Mt. Vernon Nurseries.
GA Accotink, Va.
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71LouR-all grades. constantly o.. hand guar Jar.
anee every one to give satis TACT ,r,G For
sale at
NAV If
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nOA N. J. Splitter WIN
u take few Bcarders, with or without 1ougs
ing. at reasonable rates Residence corner q
Green and Frederick streets OCT 81.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1872-09-19
In the Police Court in Worcester. a

IN the Police Court in Worcester. a
man whose business was that of dyeing,
being on the stand to testify to the ei.
feet of an assault that had been com.
mitted upon him, stated: Il was choked
till guess | was most dead.n THAT
is'not evidence, your honor" exclaimed
the counsel for the defendant; he cannot
be allowed to testify as to what he
thought about being near dead.' yes
he can," retorted the City Marshal; hes
a dyer by profession, and we can put
in his opinion as that of an expert"
The objection was withdrawn.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1872-09-19
ldy-Oh! you blockhcadl

A SET of paper wheels used on Pull
man car, have run over 100000 miles
OF track, and have worn out entirely
one set Of steel tires.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1872-09-19

1SDlcSASr.-Old Lady-Can you tell
me, my good man, where | can find Mr..
Jones2
Pat--Sure, ma'am, | expect it would
be at his house you would find him.
Lady-Does he live anywhere in this
street?
Pat-Sure, no indade! It's not for the
like of him to be living in the street at
all.
Lady-You stupid fellow! I mean
what number does his family stop at?
Pat---Now, ma'am, you have me. He
has six boys and four girls; but whether
nc means to stop at that number can't
say.
Lady-Oh! you blockhcadl
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1872-02-15

Lovers Of practical Jokes would do
well to take warning from recent
decision by Judge Pearson, in a case
tried before him at Harrisburg. 1t
was a charge Of assault involving the
dirty treatment Of a young man, "all
in q Joke" a piece Of splendid sport, {"
such as that which was death TO the
frogs. After having suffered an in
dignity, the party affrOnted brought
suit for assault, aud when the case
came up for trial the effort of the de-
fense was to prove that there was no
malice, no revengeful feeling on the
part Of the assailants, but just here is
where Judge Pearson functioniZed a
a well-established principle Of law,
namely, that the first element of an
assault is rudeness. It does not re-
quire malice, vengeful feeling or hate
to establish this-it matters not
whether il is in earnest or in sport,
IL is rudeness, and that means assault,
for which the assailant can be held
responsible before a Court of Justice,
and is made liable, II proven guilty,
to fine and penalty. This is a point
which it were well all men under
stood better-and we are glad to see
the Courts enforce il, The practical
joker Is bore and q nuisance, whose
presence is an offense in any society,
and who ought to be arraigned for his
acts just as burglars and rioters are
made amenable to the law they vio-
late. Absolute rudeness is q species
of criminality which the vulgar and
the cowardly delight to display. One
rude to his neighbors, to the weak and
defenseless, and whenever a man
evinces this characteristic in public or
private station, playing rough jokes
to annoy a weaker neighbOr, or treat
ing haughtily any who are deemed as
in a subordinate position, rest assured
the essentials Of a gentleman are lack
ing in the makeup of such an in
diYidual, and it would not require
very Turing temptation to make him a
Grim inal
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1872-02-15
How NOT TO Treat Rows.

Half grown boys are too often treat
ed as nuisances, and are thus encour-
aged to become such. No provision
Is made for their entertainment; they
are not trained to employ their over
flowing activity in useful ways; they
are treated as if they possessed a pe-
culiar kind Of depravfty, and as in
capable Of adding to the happiness of
Others. 1t is too much to expect that
q boy will prefer reading 8 dry book
to frOlic with his fellow, will eniov
being lectured nightly on his particu-
lar sinfulness, while his sister, or some
siclyk, over-studiOus youth, is held up
as a model Of perfection. If one-haif
the praise which is bestowed on three
ana i've years Olds, and on "young
ladies' just coming out" where dis
OriOuted among young men we should
see a marked decline in lOaferism and
rowdy conduct. To notice a bows
gOou intention is to make performance
easy To treat him as a social outcast
Is 10 make him, sooner or later. a pro-
iesslohal oisturber of the peace. If
home be made pleasant, and Mains
taken TO guide youthful sDirits into
legitimate channels, there will he less
fOndness for thatindependent rovinT
selfish existence which marLs e,,e5sS, ~
boy as an Ishmaelite.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1872-02-15

An English writer saws: The mar
velOus delicacy of touch possessed by
the Indian women counterbalances
the inferiority of Indian cotton in
weaving the fine and delicate mus
Inns to which the names of "webs of
woven air, "dew of night" running
waters" &c, are given by the ma
tives. They now use the spinning
wheel generally for the ordinary fab
rics, but the spindle still holds its
place in the hands of the Hindoo Wo-
man when employed in spinning
thread for the finer muslins. For
these the HindOO woman first cards
he cotton with the jaWbone of the
bOalee fish; then separates the seeds
by means Of small iron rollers, work
ed backward and forward upon fiat
board. An equally small bow is used
for bringing it to the state Of downy
fleece, which Is made up OF small
rolls to be held in the hand during
the process of spinning. The.Rppara-
tus required for this consists Of a deli
cate iron spindle, having a small ball
Of clay attached to il in order to give
1t sufficient weight in turning, and
imbedded in a little clay is a hard
shell, on which the spindle turns with
the least degree of friction. Very
great attention is paid to the temper
ature of the air during the process Of
spinning, and the spinners in the dry
climates of the northwest of India
actually work under ground in order
to secure a moist and uniform atmos-
phere. The cheapness Of English
manufactured goods seems to have
greatly depressed the cotton fabrics of
India, but She fine muslins of the
latter country yet maintain undisputed
celebrity, and are valued as highly as
ever. The Dacca muslins are the We
ry finest of all. One of the best pie
ces which found its way to England
was ten yards long by one yard wide,
weighed only three ounces two penny
weights, and could be passed through
a very small ring.