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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

HUMBoLpr PARK. To- morrow the
Sons of Hams, under the leadership o.
their President, A. H. Dickerson, will
celebrate the Fourth of July in connec,
ton with numerous other societies, with
a grand procession and picnic at Hum
boldt Park. Speeches will be made by
the orator, Henry Sailor, and numerous
prominent citizens. The procession to-
morrow will be credit to the Sons Of
Ham and to their worthy President,
Councilman Dickerson, and under their
management the picnic at Humboldt
Park win be conducted in manner to
insure pleasure and enjoyment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03
Phil Allin

Phll Aim. .fo..
RIVERS, BUSINESS AND MISCELLANEOUS
The river has fallen FIVE, inches since
our last report, and is now twelve fee
seven inches above low water mark.
The changes elsewhere as far as known
by private dispatches are as follows:
Keokuk, stationary, with four feet eight
inches above low water; Davenport, sta
tionary, four feet six inches; Cairo, fell
two inches, seventeen feet eight inches;
st. Louis, fell three inches, seventeen
feet six inches; Cincinnati, fell three
inches, thirteen feet three inches; Louis
Vile, rose two inches, six feet three
inches. The Arkansas is down to three
feet over the bars below Pine Bluff, but
has a depth of six feet at Little Rock.
White river is falling, with five feet to
Devalls Bluff. Weather intolerably hot
MISCELLANEOUS.
Surgeon Grifiths makes the following
report Of the Marine Hospital at Louis.
vile for the month Of June: Patients
remaining May 3lst, seventy-four; ad-
mitted during June, forty-seven; died,
two; remaining, sixty-eight; outdoor
marine patients treated, thirteen; pri-
vate patients treated, ten.
The City of Cairo went up for the
Ohio this morning with light trip.
The Julia, from Vicksburg, passed up
early with moderate cargo.
The Bodmann, from the Ohio, went
down this morning with perhaps one
thousand tons of freight.
A Louisville dispatch says that late
Monday evening the Lookout, passing
down from the mouth of the canal with
two salt barges, struck one against the
Camelia, lying at Portland wharf. The
salt boat was sunk in a few minutes.
The boat and cargo are total loss.
A lively but harmless shooting scraps
occurred at the landing last evening
but fortunately the "leaden messenger
failed to meet any one.
Major Parker, who formerly com
manded the marine at the Mound City
Naval station, died at Washington a few
days ago. BE became insane, and death
resulted from the malady.
Captain Lee Howell is at Cairo trying
to buy a small towboat. The Alps
would suit him.
The subject Of putin steamboat IN
the Tennessee river trade in the interest
of Nashville is again being discussed,
Captain PEBBLES is endeavoring to secure
subscriptions to eonsnnmate this i'm
portant enterprise, So be it.
Nine feet Of water at Greenfield s
above Cairo, and FIVE feet at Caseyville
in the Ohio. Qua. .s.
The Thompson Dean sold her turn to
load for New Orleans to the Bismarck
for ten boxes of coal and two pounds OF
oakum; consequently she will not be
down at present.
Instead Of announcing her arrival by
the firing Of piece Of artillery, the
John T. Moore lets of . couple Of SKY.
rockets as she gees into each port
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

BRooN's OPERA HoUsE.-The public
should know that they can witness a
fist. class variety entertainment, given
by fifteen frst-class artists. Don't fail
to witness the great sensational extrava-
ganze entitled The>Female Slave Mar
ket, which surpasses anything ever seen.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

The SKLBY EsrArE,-In the Probate
Court yesterday the will Of Louis Selby,
ST., was admitted to probate. He be-
Queaths all his property (about 500, OOO)
to his son, who is vested only with life
interest in II
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03


FIRE.-A fire broke out in the front part
of the frame house on the corner OF
Beal and Shelby streets about three
o'clock this morning. The house was
occupied by Mrs. Horgan as grocery on
the first floor and the upper portion as
boarding house. When the fire was
first discovered by Waterman Mrs.
Horgan arose and, with the assistance
Of others, extinguished the flames, as
she thought, and sat down Oh the front
steps to rest. In few minutes some
one in passing gave the alarm OF tire'
when Mrs. Horgan discovered that the
whole of the rear portion of the house
was in flames. The FIRE engines were
soon on the premises but the infamma-
BILE material the flames had to work upon
gave them supremacy, and the house,
and very nearly all that was in it, sue
cumbed to the flames. The house be-
longed to Messrs. Cloth Il Kitman, OF
New York. The furniture and house
hold effects of. Mrs. Morgan were in
sured for $500 in the Ktna, which will
about cover her loss.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

STOLEN CHrLD.-Some days ago a
servant named Bridget Connolly, en-
ployed at the Orphans Home. ran away
and carried with her an orphan named
Jennie Bethel. The authorities were
informed of the matter and this morning
Captain Athy had the pleasure Of turn
ing over the stolen child to Mrs. Picket
at the Home. The girl Bridget is moi
of sound mind.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03
Arrrn Hm-Sherif 5. ?. walker, Of

AFTER Hm.-Sherif S. P. Walker, Of
Chicot county, Arkansas, arrived in the
city this morning. after Thomas King,
the murderer Of Atkinson. The history
of the murder is as follows: About a
year ago a dance was given at Gaines
Landing at which King had been engag-
ed to play. When the party assembled
King was not there and did not come
and Atkinson volunteered to play. This
incensed King when he learned the fact,
and as Atkinson was returning home
from the party he waylayed and mur-
dered him. Some two or three months
after King was arrested BY the police
here and confined in the statisn-honss
but made his escape BY digging under
the walls.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

CRY FGTHERs.--A meeting of the
City Council will be held at the City Hall
this afternoon. There is some proba.
bility that some action will be taken to
prevent general spread of hydrophobia
during the present dog days.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

EMMoxs & SoN, the veteran newsmen
at 10 jefferson and 4lO Main streets,
have received the latest publications,
daily papers from all points, weekly pic
torials, monthly magazines, both home
and foreign, and news goods Of every
description. rat.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

HOTEL DE EUROPE DEPoT. Fresh but
ter, eggs, chickens, vegetables, fruits, etc.
Particular attention paid to shipping
magnolias: also floral designs for funer-
ais. R.F. Pattillo & Co., Nos PSI and
253 Third street. t1tHi 10y
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

H. SEEHAUsES, at 245 Second street,
has just received choice lot Of violins,
aecordeons, autinas and French harps,
which he offers at astonishingly low
prices, considering their excellent
aualitv. ..l...- al. ST
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

PosroFFIcE CLosED.-To-morrow, the
Fourth of July, the postOfice viii close
at ten o'clock am. for the day. The
carriers will make one delivery and two
collections. Mails close at ten and
twelve o'clock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

MUsIc.-We fully agree with the man
who was buried at stratford, about the
unappreciative musical cass. We are
fond Of music, and don't banker after
anybody who hath not music in his soul,
etc. Still. we never grow enthusiastic
nor 60 into ecstacies over bone solo,
as rendered by ye bootblack as he
lounges along the street, nor are we
thrilled by the tones Of the harmonica,
which trills so beautifully when operated
by the same agency. We have our pref
erence in the musical line. We should
not be at all discomposed if there was Q
city ordinance to regulate this species OF
street music, and occasionally abbreyi-
ate IL.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

IMPORTANT NEws.-This mornings
train brought Mansford big package Of
illustrated papers, magazines and the
like. Call and see him, at the corner OF
Second and Monroe, if you want inter
esting reading matter. % Ola lit..4lal
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03
THE LATRsT sENSlTION.

A sulphur well at the corner Of Elk
change extended and Alabama streets is
creating quite a sensation just now.
Levi & Bro. are the owners Of the veil,
saa also Of an ice house and fue stock
Of groceries q The same place. lOs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

LEcTURE.-A popular and humorous
railroad official is to lecture at the thea
ter sometime during the summer, on the
subject, we suppose, of railroad records
and other matters of public interest.
What pity the time wasn't fixed for to-
morrow so we could have had a little
star-spangled banner and Independence
mixed in.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

ALL lovers of the fine arts will be
highly entertained by visiting the pic
ture store Of Henochsberg's, No. 3S7
Main street, where they will find on ex'
6ibition some fine old paintings
BY the best masters. They can be seen
for a few days only, as Mrs. Tepe, the
owner, intends sending them to Lon
don soon, los
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

LOCKE The well-known Joe Locke,
newsdealer and periodical merchant, at
1854 Main, near the corner of Jefferson,
keep on hand daily newspapers, foreign
papers and journals, pictorials, maya
zines and literary publications of all
kinds
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

NEws.-Billy Wilkinson, the news
man on Main, near the Overton Hotel,
has received the latest dailies, weeklies
and monthlies from all parts Of the
aartb u a..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

RoBBING JUsTIcE.-A thief not having
the fear of the law before his eyes en-
tered the sleeping apartments of Justice
Spelman last night and stole his watch
and chain and fifty dollars in money.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03
]. W. S. BROWNE. 44s Main st.
No Politics I'm Local Oniees

l am an independent candidate for
Sheriff of Shelby county. II elected,
shall appoint the best men | can get for
deputies. Will strive to do my duty to
the people of this county. The office
shall never be used as a political machine
while am Sheriff. If consistent with
your views, will be glad to have your
support. Yours, with respect,
i30 A. p. CURRY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

BALLOON Ascension. There will be a
balloon ascension at James Park to-
morrow evening at FIVE o'clock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

NEw York. July 8.
COTTON.

Government securities are irregular but
steady In tone Sterling exchange Is steady
at 10. Paid for carrying gold, b cent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

I have warrants for sale, receivable
for taxes, due and past due. Persons
wishing TO purchase viii call on 5. r
Read 81 Union and Planters Bank.
s8t N JoHs B. RoERsoS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

LOTTERIES. In the Criminal Court
this morning motion was argued to
quash the indictments against lottery
ticket vendors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

General j. F. Pagan and Mr.. B.
F. Danley, of Little Rock, Arkansas
delegates to the Baltimore Convention
are stopping at the Peabody.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

The old company sells gas at 81 2Oper
1000. No charge for setting meters.
Office, 29l Second street. SCI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

II. g. HOIIenberg has the finest
stock of pianos and organs I'm the
city. Call and see him II you like
fair dealing and no humbug. ST.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

The Liverpool market has declined
Lice since the close last night, and New
York is quiet but steady at previous
prices. The New Orleans market is
off &c, and the staple generally is dull
There are but few orders here to fill, and
spectators do not seem to interest them
selves much, nor have they faith in
higher prices while the coming crop is
so catering. Sales are little over 100
bales at 2sac for low middling, 24i@24tc
for middling, and 25f@25gc for strict
middling
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

HAcKErT.- I'm the Criminal Court yes
terday Mr.. G. B. Hackett plead guilty
to twelve of the indictments found
against him for larceny, and was SEN
fenced to the penitentiary for one year
on each one of them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03
RIVER INTELLIGENCE.


ARRIVALS.
Steamer City ofsOairo, New Orleans.
Julia, Vicksburg.
Chas. Bodmann, Cincinnati.
Phil Allin, Friar's Point.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer 7. H. Allen, Arkansas river
st. Francis, Wittsburg.
A. J. White, Chicot City.
City of Cairo, Louisville.
Julia, st. Louis. ID
Chas. Bodmann, New Orleans
BOATS IN PORT.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

GRAVEL, or composition roofing, bOtt
GENUINE, by E. G. Jones, 2773 Second st
38f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

Fans for rocking chairs at Anes,
Beattis q Co. Quantities Gtireduced
prices-No. 1896 Main street. lost
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

OLD furniture made to look as well as
new, at Martin Eyke's, 81 Madison st.
ITO st
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Families can be supplied with every
thing they desire in the family grocery
line, at ]. Devotos, corner of Adams
and Third streets. 1.-THE best is the
cheapest. id 3Ot
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WAN Ed.

WANTED "A GOOD WASHER AND
w ironer TO 90 to Raleigh for the summer
with private family. Apply at Room No: 9
Magnolia block. lUz-lUI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

WAxED floor and quadrille band until
eleven o clock at the Orphans picnic.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

REMEMBER the Orphans picnic on the
Fourth of July. lO7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
MONEY.
PUBLIC LEDGER 0FyIoE.
MEMPHIS, TENN. July 3, 1872.

DEDGEh
MEMPHIS. TENN. July 3. 1872.
Tomorrow being legal holiday, the
banks will be closed, and all paper ma
turing on that day will be met to-day.
Up to the present hour the applicants
for extensions have been limited, and it
is expected that they will be few. There
is but little
EXCHANGE
making, and bank transactions are small
at $l@l so premium on small amounts.
is purchased by shippers at llS, the
New York rate being ll3a.
~ LOCAL INVESTMENTS
Stocks, scrips, etc., are quiet and
without change worthy of note. There
are sellers Of Memphis and Charleston
railroad stock at 34@35c, and buyers at
80. Levee bonds are not mentioned
and the Arkansas seven per cents. would
hardly find purchasers at zoe, while the
Mississippi bonds are not offered. A
small amount of First National Bank
st6ck-20 shares-changed hands at
81 so. By an advertisement elsewhere
it will be seen that the German National
Bank has declared dividend of 10 per
cent; the stock Of this institution has
been in demand for some weeks, and
frequent inquiries failed to find sellers
at less than 81 10 and but few at that
price. The report of the committee of
stockholders appointed to investigate
the affairs of the bank is very fattering
and shows a net profit of little less than
20 per cent. during the past six months.
Some 5000 in Alcorn money was sold
by dealer to-day at S5c, and 8Ocis paid
for the same, Memphis skies are not
wanted at over 53c, and coupons are
not wanted at even lie. Shelby county
warrants are not wanted at over 9O99l,
and are held at 95996c. The Bleckley
issue is not salable at over GOO, and com
missioners scrip cannot find purchasers,
at SSc. Gas and insurance stocks are
quiet and unchanged. We revise our
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

Buy your wood from G H. John
son, III Poplar st., near Fourth. 2t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

Chickering Pianos, ga Second st.
SIT
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nor SSLE-OLD NEWSPAPERS, SUITA--
n he for wrapping paper, very cheap, AT
p,hI;c IedpeT office. lOfI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

MATTRESSES and awnings made to
order at Martin Eyke's, 81 Madison st.
I'm
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

Music and lunch every night at the
National Beer Garden, l36 Main st. 96t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

Ice boxes and refrigerators at cost,
lsl Main street, corner of Washington:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

PAUL WRIGHT, at 296 Main street, re-
ceives daily all the leading papers OF
the country; also the principal periodi-
Gals, illustrated papers, and latest pub
locations in the literary line.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03
STEAM BOATS.
For Cairo ana 81. Louis
For Arkansas Riyer,

For Arkansas River. rl
Memphis and Arkansas River Packet Comply
U. s. Mail Line-For Pine Bluff and Little
Rock.
DARDANELLE.. Rowland. master
UNHIS NEW AND ELEGANT 0-z,
i passenger steamer will leave eA,.Eilts3
FRIDAY. 9th inst, at pm. ak22zAEs7h
For freight or passage apply on board or to
W. ii. KENNEDAY, Agent.
Office on Company's Wharfboat,
107-10S Foot of Court street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

Gas FITTING, 44S Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

FATHER BURKE will deliver a shor'
address at the Orphan picnic. lO7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03
For 81. Francis River.
Regular Tuesday Packet

st. Francis,
Making all way landings on the Mississippi 70
Helena. L,Anguille to Mariana, and ST.
Francis river to WfttsburE.
T.R. BsyRsR: Sam c. PsiRs
Win leave Memphis az above every II Is
DAY At 5 o'clock pm. fof iieiFel 81 ..assars
Apply on board, Tf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

Go TO the Orphans picnic and be
happy, EIAM lo7
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LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION.
THE CITY.

PITTsBuRa and Camel coal and gas
coke. Brown q Jones. Office 2s2 Main
street, Bethel Block. +
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

CoKE AND Coal TAR for sale at Gas
Company's office, 2sl Second st. rot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

Go all ye lovers Of music and babies
into the Square this evening at six
o'clock, when all the bright and beauti-
full babies in the city will be there. Leu
brie has six presents to give away, and
some of these babies viii get them.
The following is the programme:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

PuHPs, AS Main street.
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Choice groceries,

DRIVEN WELLS, 44S Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

Genuine Gravel Roofing, by Bar.
tho1Omew IL Allen, 40 N. Court. loaf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

NOR SKLE-A HANDSOME NEW COT
tage, A9 DeSotO street, lot SSxZi5 feet'
a Iso' three lots in Fort Pickering, 72xl20 feet.
A.ty oiy 10 W. ii. EDWARDS, :.
app |s0 2l9 DeSoto street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-03

NOR SALE-AT A FAIR PRICE-7SADDLE
and harness horses, at
A1O1f d. d. DISMUKE'S, 70 Monroe st.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1872-11-16

The Berks and SchuyIkiH Journal pays the
following Just and well merited compliment to
a ln Henry Wilson, Wee President elect a. 10
the election Of Henry Wilson the Republican
party has done tself great credit. 1t is a trib-
ute 10 excellence. integrity, and eminent ability.
10 him We behold representative Of the work
ingmen, whose every pulse beats in accord with
theirs who was born among them who has
tasted the bitterness Of poverty who has en-
dured the fatigues OF hard-handed labor who,
notwithstanding all these hardships, all there
depiivations, all these cruel obstacles, broke
through them all, and by the powers Of his own
brain has mounted to an elevation unattainable
By the favoIites OF fortune and the children Of
wealth. The down-tFodden and oppressed have
ever found q champion in him. His eloquent
voice has Numbered in their behalf, and his
practical and sagacious mind has conceived and
establishment laws TO succor and protect them.
For nearly forty years he has been an active,
AYowed. and Incorporating enemy OF slavery
and when others have talked he has 1nOrked
when others have dazzled with ornate generali-
ties he has boiled them down to effective acti-
on and wise law No man in the Senate. exceeds
him in knowledge Of all the great questions
belonging to public affairs. Never has he swer-
we'd in the slightest degree from the cause Of lib
erty and the people. Republieanism is to hin
like the breath to life. HIS honor Is spOtless
his integrity without strain. Modest, able, firm
reliable, he is the very man TO represent the
people-to be the embodiment Of the working
men. In his election to the Vice Presidency
we repeat that the Republican party has done
itself great credit.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1872-11-16

The San Francisco Herald says
In Los Angeles county, on the eastern slope
OF the San Francisco range OF mountains, there
Ia the moot wonderful collection OF wild honey
in existence. The hive is located in NIT, which
penetrates the rock to the depth OF probably 100
feet. The edihee is so feet long and IL feet
wide four passages. This rift was discovered to
be the abiding place Of swarm OF bees, and is
represented as coming out in nearly solid col
umn one foot in diameter. Certain parties have
endeAvored to descend to the immense store OF
heney collected by these bees. but wi re invari-
ably driven back and one man lost his life in the
effort Others have, at the expense OF much
labor and money built scaffod 125 feet high.
in the hope of reaching place whence they
could run drift into the rock, and extract its
weIl-hoarded sweets bnt finally ceased their work
Within four years the bees have added not less
than fifteen feet Of depth to their treasure, as
Ascertained by actual measurement, and it IL
thought that st the present time there cannot be
less than eight or ten tons OF honey IN the rock
man named B Brophy lives 10 cabin not faI
from the spot, and obtained, from the melting
OF the honey by the SUMS beat, enough for hin
family requirements. All through that region
immense storea Of wild honey are found in trees
in the rock, nearly every place where its indus
trious manufactures think of--for bees seem Il
think-thAt 1t will be secure. They consume a yer.
small proportion, as the climate enables them &c
keep up operations nearly every day in the year
and flowers OF some sort are slwaye In bloom
II must be q very severe season indeed, when thu
little fellows are not seen abroad IN vast mum
bers, busily engaged in their melihous work.