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The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
Nominations for Town Officials,

The town meeting held last Saturday evening was very well attended, and quite lively
 The meeting was called for the purpose of mak. ing nominations for town officers, to be elected on Tuesday next, as provided by law, to wit:
 One Mayor, four Councmcn, one Marshal, one Assessor, one Treasurer and one Pound-mastcr.
 J. Marks was chosen chairman and C. 3 Foster Secretary of the meeting The chairman stated the object of the meeting and It was voted tha' nominations be made by ballot, the person rccciv ing the largest number of votes to be considered the nominee ot the meeting.
 Mcssrs l.. B. Jewell and Geo D. Kendall were put in nomination and Mr. Jewell received ma ority of four votes. For Councilmcn, some doz- cn names were in ,he field. Messrs Raiblc, Bige- low Mocllcr and O. Allen received the largest vote and were declared the nominees. The oliice oi Marshal being supposed to De the best paying one under the incorporation, it was understood that there would be n contest between three well known citizens for the position
 | Mcssrs Knott, Peck and Terry were placed m | nomination. Mir Knott made n statement that be had through the MINER, already announcei himself as an independent candidate for marshal, and did not wish to have his claims considerably the meeting but after considerable talk, he con scented 10 allow his name Co remain in nomination. | When the ballots were counted, it was evident to the chairman and tellers, that the number oi ballots far exceeded the number of persons in thc room and the chairman declared the vote irregu- lar and ordered T new ballot. Much confusion ensucd and several speeches were made in favor of the several candidates; the remarks of Mir. C. A. Luke especially, elicited great applause Messrs Knott and Peek withdrew tEeir names and, or motion, Mir. C. G. Terry nominated by accla nation. The other nominations made, were a' follows:-For Assessor, W. /, Wilson; Treasurer
 C. B. Foster, Pound master, Joseph Ehlc
 The nominations made by the meeting are no binding on any one and only express the choice of those citizens present. IL Is expected tha there will Jc two candidates for Mayor and iha Mcssrs Knott, Peek and Ryan will contend witl
 Terry for the Marshalship.
 The incorporation of the town Is an act Of i'm
 portancc to our citizens and it Is to be hoped tha
 q full vote will be boiled and good board ol olh cers will be elected on Tuesday next.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
LIQUORS.
IT A T s, Of Every Style and Variety.

70 pairs Mission WOolen Milis Blankets, pts. npO yards Brown Shee'ing-' B0Htd. 5OJD Hles.rbsd Shreiing--assoFtei qtsiiii.s. OD0 American prnts-preity patterns. 2OOD " French Priuis. 800 |" IAwns-I'qssG.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
Chronology of Some Important
 Inventions, sc.

Maps, globes, and dials were first invented by Anaximander, in the sixth century before | the Christian era. They were first brought into England by Bartholomew Columbus, in l4S0 Comedy and tragedy were first exhibited at Athens, 5G2 E. C. Plays were first acted in Rome, 239 B. C. The first public library was founded at Athens, 52G E. C.
 The first public library was founded at Rome, lG7 B. C.
 The first public library was founded at Alexandria, 2S4 A. D.
 Paper was invented in China, TO. E. C.
 The calendar was reformed by Julius Caesar 45 E. c.
 Insurance on ships and merchandise first made in A. D. 43. Saddles came into use in the fourth century. Hursc-shoes made of iron were first used in 4. D. 4sl. Sirrups were not made till a century later. | Manufacture of silk brought from India in O Europe 5jl A. D.
 Stone buildings and glass introduced into England, 674 A. b.
 Pens first made of quills, A. D. G3j. 1 Headings in Courts of judicaturc introdu- ccd, 4. b. 7SS.
 The figures of Arithmetic brought into Europe by the Saracens, A. D. 90l.
 Paper of cotton rags invented toward the close of the tenth century. Paper made of linen in 1900. The degree of Doctor first conferred in Flu rope, at Bologna, in ll30; in England, l20o.
 The first regular Jank was established al Venice, in llj7. The bank of Genoa was established in l407 that of Amsterdam in lGU9; England, lG94
 Astronomy and geometry brought into England, l220.
 Linen first made in England, 1858. Spcctaclrs invented, l2SO. f The art of weaving introduced into Eng land, l330. Musical notes, as used. invented, 1880 Gunpowder invented at the city of Cologne by Schwartz, l320-40. Cannon first used at siege of Algeziras, !342
 Muskets in use, 1870. Pistols in use, lj4i.
 Printing invented at Mentz, by Gutten ' berg, lIjO. Printing introduced into England, l47l.
 Post-ofiices established in France, l4Gl in England, 1881 in Germany, l641.
 Turkeys and chocolate introduced into n England from America in lj29.
 Tobacco introduced into France by Nicot s ljG0. ' First coach made in England, l564.
 Clocks first made in England, l56S
 Potatoes first introduced into IrsI."d, iSsG
 The circulation of the blood discovered by c Harvey, 1919.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
New Advertisements.

Traders of this vicinity should purchase largely of goods belonging Co the estate Of M. McCart- ncy deceased, Tor the reason that great deal Of the stock is suitable for the trade oi this section
 Samuel A. Amcs Exccutor of Estate oi John Dnfi, deceased, gives the usual notice to claimants and others.
 Holders of certain county warrants are notified to present them for payment, at the Treasurer office MINER building.
 Persons who have not paid their taxes, for ls72 will soon be called upon 10 do so, by District At torncy Cartier.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11

DAsTARDLY Acr.-At Florence Station, on Christmas Eve, Tree, prepared by the Sun day School children of that place, was set up in the school house, and songs prepared for the occasion, and the distribution of presents was the order of things, when some scoundreI threw in over the lowered window sash sey- eral lighted tire-crnckers, which burned the person and apparel of young lady. The fel- low is believed to be known, and his runish- ment is only question of time.-Los Aageie' Express.
 suit of tar and feathers would look well on such q wretch.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
A l. s o,
TERMS OF SALE:

Payments io be made iu [. $. Currency.
 Ali sales under s-OO-eash delivery of gOods Sales from sj0O to s2 OOl--psyabie iu 31 days Sales from e O0O 10 :, 5,o0J-payabie iH co days. Ali sales uveT s5U0-Jayabie iu 70 days.
 In a where time will be given approved security will he required JNO x. CAhk AdmlnisiraaF. Arizona City December 31, le72 Julli4
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
Houses Robbed.

Tho house occupied by Sheriff James s. Thon- ns and Deputy Sheriff II. M Herbert was, few nights ago. robbed of two Henry rifles
 night or two after that upon which this then was committed. some person or persons entered a house occupied by MT. Kelley and took away A suit of clothes, sl50 in money saddle, etc, in fact, every thing of value belonging Co the poor man. Suspicion rests upon certain ho1'bre for whom the sheriff ia watching. If caught, the thief or thieves ,naast De punished.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

Ny virtue of oricr of ,he Probate Cour; of Yuma county, Arizona Territory will sell Q, public auction 'o the highest bidder in he village oi Arizona City at 'he pf ,he late M Mctar,uey deceased all of inc sui. well selected stock of goods belonging to the estate o tbs pu
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11

A liberal discount will be made regular raies to merchants and others purchasing large quantities
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
From the Verde.

The following persons arrived at Fort whipple Thursday last, from Camp Verde;
 Lieutenant Woodson and wife, Captains Nick erson and McGregor, Lieutonants Hammond, Rice, Mlchler, and McDermott Mir. H. Hewitt, Mir. George Bromley and Mir. T. Moore, all of the Army, or attached to it Mir Hewitt gave us some news, which will be found elsewhere
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
Not a Candidate.

Contrary to the desires of many citizens Of this town, Dr. Geo. D. Kendill refuses to bc a candi- date for the Mayorality. But, he Is anxious to see thc village progress, under the government that Is to be, and wi! do everything in his power to sustain said government.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
Musical.

The Twcnty-thlrd Infantry Band will play the following selections this Saturday. afternoon at o'clock:
 No. l, San Francisco Firemens' March
 shulIz. 2, The Lilnn Polka.-D'Albert. 8, Selection from La Graudc Ducbesse.-
 otfenblch. |, The Palermo Quadrile.-D'Albert. ,. The Danube Waltzcs-Sttaus. 6, Prison Song from II Troyatore.-Verdi 7 New York Ladies' Schotiische.-D Dress
 Ter. s, Champagne Charlie Galop.-Lec.
 JoHN LEIDNER, Chief Musician.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11

Geo. ?. Rowell < Cos Newspaper RepOTter has circulation of T,G0O, yet, were it not for advertising, the Reporter could not be made to pay. It is of infinite benefit to printers, and we hope to receive it regularly, for fifty years to come.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
New Wagons, Etc.

8. C. Miller N Bro, extensive farmers and freightcrs, Of this town, have wagon and black smith shops on their ranch near town, from which, in the past year, fourteen new wagons have been turned out; scores of wagons have been doctored" " and hundreds of animals shod for themselves and others, so that their insti,u ton Is ono of great benefit to all
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
Left Us.

A. Henderson, of the late firm ol D. Henderson X Bro, started for California by Grants stage, Wednesday last, and now that be has gone, We wish to put upon record the fact that in bis deal ings with our people be always was accommodate ing, 3nd has, of course, hosts of friends here and throughout the county
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
Gone Prospecting.

D. s. Loun,, George LouDt, and Mir. Byrnes and one or two other gentlemen started, "Wednesday last to prospect for placer mines on Bin Williams fork oi the Colorado. May they Dc successful in finding something that will pay.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
From Reale Springs .

Mir. Jcrc Sullivan arrived here from visit to Camp Bealc Springs, Monday last, and reports everything quiet at that place. A letter from A. J. Moore, post trader at the camp, which NIT. s. brought us, says that work in the mines of Walla- pal district was progressing fivorably.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
Nice Drawing.

Frank spaith, private in Company "K, 23d Infantry, has finished another splendid pencil sketch Of . beautiful young lady, in the act of fix ing her bean catchers.
 Mir. Spaith has talent.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11

J. and T. Miller and Thomas Saunders have started for the States to he absent several mouths, visiting relatives and old friends in the homes of their childhood. May pleasure and good fortune attend them.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
Storeh0use.

Mcssrs. Cornell & Grammar have contracted with the Superintendent of Indian Affairs, to build, at Camp Date Creek wooden building, 2is00 which building is to be used as store. house for good Apaehes.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11

Mrs. C. ". Beach and Mrs. CrOpo, respectively Of Skull and Kirkland Valleys, drove to town [ day or two ago, alone in buggy, which goes ,c show that they arc brave as well as fair ladies.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
New Houses.

Two more houses arc going up. One, by G. Hathaway, on the site of the shanty recently burned, on Granite stcect Another by K. Blair, back of tLe old Bcarp same street.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
Chino Valley,

Twenty five miles north Of Prescott, Is now a popular place Of resort. Capt. Nickcrson, Dr.
 Scmig and other military sentlclne returned this
 week from ih, valley, where they passed n very pleasant time, hunting, fishing, etc
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
SUMMONS.
yS THE DISTRICT COURT, THIRD JUDICIAL | District; Yavapai County.
 Iasenh kr,u r,laiutig

IS THE DISTRICT COURT, THIRD JUDICIAL District Yavapai County.
 Joseph Aron, plaintiff,
 
 Lawrence c. Gray, Charles F. Hitchcock Robert Cole, defendants.
 Action brought in the Dsre, Court of the Third Judi ca District u and for the county of Yavaai in the Ter ntory of ArizoHa.
 Tks Tsrrifory gf Arirona fcnd greetfag Lawrence C Gray, Charles F. Hitchcock and Robert Cole, defep- tauts.
 You hereby summoned and required ie appear in action brought against you by the ahove-n named plaintiff in the District Court of Third Judicial District n and for the county of Yavapa the Territory of Arizona and the complaint filed with The Clerk of this Court Prescott in said county Ca copy of which piaint accompanies this summons) within twenty days (sxciusye day of servct) after the service upon you of this semmons n served iu this county; but fl served of the county and within this district then within thirty days; in all other eases furiy days.
 And you hereby notified that f you tl Co appear and answer ihe complaint above required the plaintiff win take judgment by default ag sins you for the 0i nineteen hundred fhytwo and 63lG0 dollars in gold s 9J2 63 lO and inieres, ihereoa asked for in the complaint herein which rri-r-nee s hereby made, as costs and disbursements in this behalf expended
 Given under my hand and the seal of the said District Court Prescott this 3lsi day of December, ls72.
 ianllts lI-sI I'D. w. WELLS, Clerk.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
The Correct Number

Company "K," Capt Mason's) of the Finl' Cavalry, killed 23 Indians on the 'cont before the last, instead of IT., as previously stated. Then, the Company took some captives, all inside of Ia days. On last scout, they caught the foe m cave near the head of Clear Creek, and fought him ] l-2 hours, when their ammunition gave out
 In last fight, private John Becker received : severe scalp wound.
 Lruts Rice aud Michlcr led the Company II their recent fight.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11

The San Joaquin Republican of Stockton, California, has weathercd the fourth year of its second series, and is prosperous, as it well deserves to be.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11

Dr. II. II. Dayis A. A. Surgeon, who has been absent on temporary duty in the Department of Columbia, returned here several days ago, and will, we learn, take the place of Dr. B. semig, at Fort Whippie Dr. semig goes 10 San Francisco.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
Furniture.

w. C. Collier is manufacturing superior articles of furniture at his shop fronting the Court House Hi. chairs beat any we have seen in this far west country.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11

Wm. 4. Linn says, In recent letter from Brad shaw, that water was pretty plenty; and mining brisk. A very heavy hail storm pelted his section some days ago
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
Queer Oranges.

"Jef" Davis calls those excellent potatoei raised by him on the Hassayampa, "oranges."
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11

Sam.-Do jackasses catch the horse dis ease
 Tom.-Why, do you feel the symptoms o it 7-I Exit Sam.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
SPECIAL NOTICE.

An the nices, freshest and best HAIR PREPARATIONS Pon.des. Oils. Dye, and Inygnr,ors Lubin's Genuine French EH,nlsts, Soaps, Powders and Cusmsques car bs had at DR KENDALLS.
 jauy172 Pioneer Drug Store.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
Another Candidate.

Mir. B. P. Ryan is candidate for village mar shal. It is said that he has had great experience and would make good officer.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
WANT-ED,

Information of ihe whereabouts of R T. ENGLAND. formerly nf Prescott and lately of White Pine, Nevdn.
 Mir England will and ii to his advantage to coanuni- cate with l.. B s. James Prescott A. T., or William Nartau,h. Eureka Nevada. ian4f
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
A First Class Business

For reliable men, with the assurance of making from S coo to S 0U0 per anuum be secured u connection with Agency for the exclusive sale of works by iiENlil WARD BEECHER WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT, HARRIET BEECHER STOWE &e. Write for I,ar. lioalars ,o j. E. FORD Co, New York. 3Jg kelrny Street, San Francisco, de7ti
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11

Justices of the Peace and other officers can pro cure the necessary blanks at the MINER office Prices low.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11

The last stage from California brought very lit- tie mail matter, owing We presume 10 the floods In California.
 Las, Friday mornings mail brought us nothing from Tucson.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11

A very bad little cat recently killed very good Iitlo canary bird, belonging to s. c. Miller.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
Rain.

Timely rains have fallen upon California, lately, and the rejoicing is great thereat.- Much more rain or snow is needed in Arizona
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11

MrO II. Case surveyor is now busily engaged mapping sections of the Territory recently sur. veyed by him. His latest work in the field was running the Fifth standard parallel line,-rather A hard iob
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
Good Lime.

$. C. Rogers has, within short time past, dis covered fine ledge ot excellent lime rock, near Camp liualpai.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11

We have heard said that Mir. Jake Marks, of this place, has received the appointment of Post Ira der at Camp Verde. If SO, that camp will be well supplied with sto-e goods.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11

Mrs. John q. Campbell, arrived home yesterday morning, after protpetcd visit to California.
 Mir. II. Richards returned from Camp Apache.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
Good Beef.

Mir. Jack Johnson, of the Pioneer meat market, Granite street, Is now furnishing his customers with the best of beef
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the Estate of Johr Dum lereased hereby notified 10 present the same with lier vouchers ie the undersigned al the office of the CoIur,dn Steam Navigation Company at Ehren berg within months from this date otherwise, the, will be forever barred SAML A. AMES.
 Exeen,nr of last Win and Testament
 Of John Duf, deceased. January II. ls-3- A
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
Rented Them.

Judge NJ. K. Lcrty, of Rio Verde, has rented his farms, and, of course said farms are not now for sale.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
Idle.

The Quartz Mountain saw mill Is Idle, but it's Superintendent, c. W. Curtis, has on hand plenty of lumber.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
DIVINE SERVICES.

Chaplain Gilmore Y < Army will deliver religious d-coirss in the COnr' rs,m Prescott, every Sunday. Services commence ai eleven o'clock 4. ".
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
POST OFFICE PRESCOTT. Arrivals and Departures of Mails-Postal Rules--Money Orders, &c., &c.

Mails arrive from sll IoinN Mondays aud Thursday. Depart. wednesdAy. and Saturdays
 Oflce hours from \ N. iOs r. N.
 Money Orders issued every day Uf the week eEcep Sunday. ORLANDO ALLEN, r. N.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
To Delinquent Tax Payers.

OFFICE OF COUNTY TREASURER
 YAvArAi COuNTT, AEIzoNA. hereby certify that have dsiz.eA =ith II H Csft- IT, District Attorney for Yavapai County the den- qu.nt list and unless ihs delinquent therein specified T1d ihs District Attorney within twenty days from The publication C! ihis notice action will bc commenced by said District Aioney for the collection o such taxes and costs. JOHN H. MARION
 County Treasurer Prescott, January n, ls73.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11

c. r. Head has gone to Tucson. He will visit California previous 10 returning to Prescott.
 James Grant, mail contractor has gone to Wick enburg
 J. M. Nelson, of WickenbuTg, came up from Wickenburg on a recent stage.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
REDEMPTION

OFFICE OF COUNTY TREASURER
 PREscoTT, Arizona January li ls73 viii ray, presentation, County Warrants drawn on General Fund Nos. s7 50 Ss as lO2 .la III, ll3 lis i20 l22 l27. ia5 i36 l3a. l40 i4l. lf2 l43 IH Also, County Warrants drawn Contingent Fund, Nos. 3O, 33
 notice. JOHN II. MARION
 Treasurer uf Yavapai County
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11

Thursday night there was much talking in China town about Ia woman, but no John lost his tail, for which we are exceedingly sorry.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
DIED.

Clarence Todd, died at Hardyvie, on the morning of January lst, 1873,
 The news of his death will be received with sor- row by his p'Ime rIends throughout the Ter ri,ory
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.
AZTLAN LODGE No. IF. F. AA. ]
LOOP ARIZONA LODGE, NO. 1.

y,,szesf,1x Regular Meetings of ,hi. Lodge Wed. s-G/.Sssat nesiGy Evenings, at Masonic Hall Msm. ''sf~tT< Der. of the Order, in good standing, are invited Co attend. c. A. LUKE \. G. J. II. MADDEN, Secretary.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11

At latest dates, Gen. Crook was at Camp Me DOwell.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
Notice to Creditors.
Printing, Printing.

THE BOOK AND JOB PRINTING DEPARTSEST l of the MINER contains every facility for the t0n of all descriptions oi Printing; and wt ssi very low scale oi prices is ppetors hope he able induce Anzonaas 10 Encourage Home Indastry" We prepared to print POSTERS.
 CIRCULARS,
 BILL-HEADS,
 BALL TICKETS,
 LEGAL BLANKS,
 LABELS,
 BOOKS,
 DEEDS, Theatre and Concert Programmes, Bills o Fare, Way-Bills, Cards, Stock Certif- cates. Blank Notes, Catalogues, Bills of Exchange, Envelopes, Tags, Pamphlets, Visiting and Business Cards, and
 Every Variety of
 Plain and Coored JOB PRINTING, ofce a this Territory southern California. Orders 80
 MARION < co, PTopici0rs.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
SEED STORE. SEWN, VINCENT & Co.,,

No 6O7 StnspAe s., !San TraHeSeo Cal.
 Have te pleasure of announcing se public that havng raised such uunonso quantities of Seeds this year H' their GarIsus FOUNTAIN BLEAt' San Leandro, that they are enabled to make reduction of i0 Fer cent on ast years prices They have ou hand a lurge assortment oi BULBS CLOVER CANARY. HENp, and all kinds of VICE. TABLE and FLOWER SEEDS. Also, CABBAGE PLANIs 1i every variety. Send fr Catalogue. iAn3m2
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11

Messrs. Miller and Saunders succeeded in kill ing several deer their recent trip to Ash Creek
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
Weather too pleasant for winter.

Our letter from PhenIx Is uayoldably crowded out of this lssnc.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11

1SfO con DOT day. Agents wanted An classes of pvtVD%V working people uf either ssr young or old make money work for in their spare moments all the time. than anything else Particulars free Address c. Siipson & Co Portland Maine uo30yl
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-01-11
LUMBER, LUMBER.

ALL KINDS OF BUILDING LUMBER KEPT constantly hand at Saw'Mi five miles south of Prescott.
 All orders eh with ssssn Allen & White win secure prompt attention.
 Terms cash delivery the Mill or at Allen A Whites store Prescott who authorized to feeeits fcr all mosey that they may be paid account
 MOVES & CURTIS Prescott. A. T., September G. ls72. ssp7u
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-06-01

THE NEW CoLoREp RECRUIT FoR WEST
PoINr.-In the HerGA of yesterday mora
ing telegram from Fortress Monroe an
nonnced that Congressman Platt, of Vir-
ginie, had nominated George Washine ton
Philips, 2 eoiofed boy, as q cadet for West
Point. The facts of the nomination are az
follows; All the boys who had announced
ship were summoned TO attend the com De-
tltive re- examination, which was held at
Norfolk. The examination, (which was
S0mpenuVe, was presided over by Judge
and who has Ouly been Eve years ia ac1
curing his education, carried every thinp
oetore him and distanced all the other
co@petItors. de got the highest marks in
spelling, grammar and history, and in
mathematics acquitted himself so we'll that
the examiners were greatly astonished.
Nj. Platt had of course NO resource ont to
give aim the nomination., aud. he did 40
willingly, believing that, it Vas deserved.
-RfoB tie NeE York Herald.