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THE RACING.

The track was fetlock dep In mud and slush,
and, as matter Of course the racing was only
satisfactory to the winners. Three events were on
the card-the first q sweepstakes for three.year.
0ds, two miles; the second mile dash between
two-year-olds, and the third o dash Of mile and
q halt.
The three-year-old sweepstakes was 800 en-
trance, half forfeit, with $500 added; the second
horse to save his stakes; winners OF 500 10 carry
five POUNDS extra, Of $4,000 seven pounds OF
over $4,000 ten pounds extra. The distance, two
miles, was q walk over by Fellowcraft, all the
others keeping out.
The second race was for purse Of $500, free
handicap for twoyear-0lds; one mile. For this
event thirteen were entered, comprising d.
Mcdaniel Co.'s bay colt by Asteriod, dam Sue
Washington, 9s lbs; G. H. Rice & Co.'s brown
flly by bennington, dam verbena, % lbs. D. ].
Crouse's bay colt Culpepper. by Revolver, dam
Gentle Annie, % lbs. 10. Donahue's chestnut colt
Dublin, by Kentucky, dam Zaidee, 90 lbs. W. Cot
trirs bay hlly Bannerette, by Lexington, dam Ban
ner 90 lbs Thomas Puryear's chestnut nly Juliana
py bennington, dam Julietta, 90 lbs, and Hunter Il
Travers' brown filly Vengeance, by Censor dam
Nemesis. McDaniels sold for first favorite, Ban.
nerette and Culpepper being the second and third
cnolces. MCDANIEL withdrew his colt for fear OF ac-
cioent, and the race was won by Dublin. Banner
ette ned her head the wrong way when the dag
fell, and was beaten before she started
lne tnird race was a free handicap for all ages,
a dash or mile and half for purse OF 5000
There were originally sixteen nominations, bus
wheh the horses were called for six only made
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Dublin was first away, Julana second, VENGEANCE
tnird Cupcpper fourth, the Verbena illy NTH and
Bannerette sixth, having very bad start. When
the youngsters reached the quarter pole Dublin led
half length, Vengeance second, Juliana third,
Culpepper fourth the Verbena lilly nth, Bannerette
sixth. Going down the backstretch Dublin had
pull taken on him and Vengeance went up to his
shoulder. At the half mile pole Dublin led
neck, Vengeance second, Culpepper third, Juliana
fourth, Bannerette fifth, the Verbena nlly
sixth. sixth, Rounding the lower turn Dublin
and Vengeance. Culpepper was busy at this time
and made q fine burst through the mud. Up the
hOmestretch the race was exciting, particularly to
the hackers Of the iavorites Dublin had them all
beaten and was running home vt his ease. He won
the race by two lengths, Vengeance and Gull
pepper making a dead heat. Bannerette was
fourth, but SHE was beaten before she started
Juliana ifth ana the Verbena filly sixth. Time
Of the race, 1:4SH.
The Third Race.
PURSE 5000 one and half miles; free handi-
cap ior all ages.
w. w. Glenn's ch. c. MerOdac, by Australian,
dam Patpa's dam, years old, 80 lbs. (McCue) /
A. c. Nankiin's b. c. G0htza, by Lexington, dam
Scottische years old, 102 lbs. Nv. Lakeland) 4
10 Donahue's ch. c. Business. by Revolver, dam
Syren, years old, 90 lbs. tDOnahuel .......... 8
Rice h McCormck's b. f. Bessie Lee, by hunters
Lexington, dam Chorister, years old, 81 lbs.
Rice & McCormlck's ch. c. John Mccormick, by
50 lbs. "a. Robinson) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. o
J. +. Wilson'S ch. G. Mart Jordan, by Revolver,
dam Matte G., years Old, SO lbs. Wan
ll,..
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ART MATTERS.
Signor G.. Turinf.


At recent meeting Of the gentlemen composing
the Committee Of the Society Of the Army Of the
Cumberland the question of the design and loca-
ton OF equestrian statue to be erected in honor
Of General George II. Thomas, was brought up. The
location decided upon was such portion Of the
public grounds at Washington, d. G., as might be
hereafter approved. With respect to the design
1t was resolved to lay the work open to the compe
tition Of the sculptors Of the country. With that
view the committee issued general invitation In
which American sulptors were requested to
forward models to Pittsburg by tho 18th
Of next September, together with specifications
Of statue and pedestal, estimates Of cost and
written proposals In regard to price. The effect
Of this invitation has been to awaken consider
able rivalry among certain sculptors, so that the
committee, In making Its selection, is threatened
with an onerous task. One of the most promising
specimens we have seen is that of Signor q. Turini
whose atelter. at No. "A West Thirtieth street. also
contains other works which will not disappoint
inspection. SignOr Turini mOdestly denomlnates
that. strenuous and not I unsuccessfui % attempt
has been made by him to meet the requist-
oG Se shouS as s
feature the imperturbable, resoute and invincible
commander and the kindly hearted Christian gen,
tleman," and that "the horse should combine oil
the ntheness and beauty Of the racer with the
strength and weight OF the hunter" The attitude
pendant right hand holds his hat, his lett grasps
the right, the set face looking firmly forward and
wearing that gentle and steadfast seriousness
which 70 e ana ~ rec 20
simple. 1t Is characterized by that freedom which
comes from confidence and that finish which Is
creator OF this clever piece Of craftsmanship Is an
Italian by biz tn, q sculptor by nature and COM
pettor by rgns of his admiration for the inspiring
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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

After the present month the London Gallery OF
Illustration ceases to exist as place OF pubic en-
tertainment.
The subscription raised for Slgnor Mario in Eng
land has reached OO0 and 1t is proposed to pur.
sented to him.
the Grand opera House will be represented by
Mr.. D. H. Harkins as Lysander, Mr.. James Taylor
as Demetrius, Miss Adelaide Lennox as Hernia,
and Miss Nina varian, as Helena. 1ftania, the
Queen Of the Fairies, falls to the lot Of Miss Fanny
Hayward. Howard Paul's farce, 'Thrice Married, /"
precedes the spectacle.
Among the Engshmen coming to this country this
season to see how much can be made out of the
''blarsted Yankees" is Shakspearologst and Shak
spearolator. His name is G. Lnn@us Banks He Is
only one OF large cargo the most eminent among
the others being Wilkie Collins, the novelist;
Charles Bradlaugh, the "English reformer;' r. A.
Proctor, the astronomer; Gerald Massey, the poet; ;
Hepworth Dixon, the HISTORIAN" and the Rev.
Newman Hail. J. NJ. Belew, Mrs. Scott-Sidd0ns
and Professor Pepper.
The composition OF the Lyceum Theatre, 80 for as
the gentlemen Of the company are concerned. will
be as fOllows:-Mr. 7. Q. King, Of Drury Lane; MIR.
George Belmore, OF the Lyceum and Adelphi thea
tres, London; Mr. Charles Wheatleigh; Mr. Dalton,
OF the London Lyceum; Mr.. Grevie, Of the st.
James Theatre, London; Mr.. Dan Leeson and Mr..
Sol. Smith. Stage managers, Mr. wheateigh and
Mr.. Espinosa; leader OF the orchestra, Mr.. Tony
Rciff. Mr.. King has had benefit at the Princess,
appearing in "Paultne, or Night and Morning."
and as Rcheieu.
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East Thirty-fourth street. 81
FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION.

Yesterday being the festival Of the Assumption,
the day was observed as holiday n all the Cath
olic churches OF the city. Few festivals give rise
to greater exultation IN prayer or to more pomp
ana ceremony in the service than does this feast
in honor Of the Mother Of God; and in those
churches yesterday where the full liturgy Of the
Church was avaied OF In celebrating the glories Of
the Virgin the scene was fully as beautiful and
inspiring as it Is on those grand festivals which
each year mark the principal events In Chrsts re-
demption OF man. In city like this, where the
tide OF commerce never ceases to now and men
1t might not be reasonably expected that the
churches would be flied at each service, nor were
they; yet the attendance at the several masses
showed that there were piOus Catholics VINO trieo
to snatch from their daily vocattons little tlmo
to participate IN o festival that was being cause
OF Joyful celebration oil over the world ana Wnlcns
as Catholics, they delighted to honor win especaI
devotion. In many OF the churches vespers were
sung In the afternoon.
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among trees, answering Its own purposes; taking
dew and land and sunshine to nourish Il Ike bet
ter things, but worth nothing.
THE EVENING AT BUGLosE.
When We returned to Buglose the afternoon was
wearing away, and there was q good deal of de-
nure FUN and innocent amusement gong on
among the pilgrims Before could enter into II,
however. the Pere Bailly asked me to attend con-
ference Of the brethren Of St. Vincent de Paul.
The object Of this association, he explained to me,
was to assist the poor in lawsuits, and prevent
their being oppressed by rich enemies. Also to
take the nonsense out Of their heads when they
were in the wrong. The conference was pleas
ant affair, and some jocular speeches were made
at 1t. The brethren did not get upon stills to talk
to each other, though the object Of their meeting
was religious one. This conference was held In
the house where st. Vincent was born, andI could
have wished 1t had been little lighter as well a.
q little cooler
After the conference was over the pilgrims en-
tered Sc. Vincent's church to venerate mis- relics
1t was very simple affair. They knelt before the
altar, and kissed part Of small bone enclosed in
circular gilt case, like big watch with glass face
1t was over in three minutes, and we emerged into
the sunshine again. Meantime the ladies had been
making their toilets, and appeared in great force
round the holy oak. They were mostly French
auleb, AuO hSu turned tnelr opportunities w oSSon
ishing account. They had turned their chaplets
ana rOsaries and their red crosses into charming
ornaments. ana as they mustered together In twos
and threes and in bevies the air rang with the
laughter Of young girls while sober priests paced
near them smiling, and the bullock cart crawled on
its hot and dusty way, the local gentry rode about
their blood ponies and the cry OF the fruiseller
was never silent. Nobody took the pilgrimage
glumy, and am sure that saw some flirting there.
As rested musingly against the holy oak Father
Bailly came to ask me to dinner with the commit
tee, who were about to dine at the Orphanage,
where the outlets had smelt SO well in the morn
ing. The table was laid for forty covers The din
ner was wholesome and plain, NOT luxurious. No
gorging allowed here out Of charitable funds 1t
was merry, however and some toasts were drank
and some speeches were made. Among others one
speech was made by
AN AMERICAN PILGRIM
from New York. He was going to Rome to see the
Pope A se.fcontained person this American. who
spoke steadily and to the purpose, in spite OF some
interruption, for the heat of the day had been
great and little new wine had got into some OF
our heads. E. G. GRENvILLE MURRAY.
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THE sUNKgN BRICK SCHOONER.

WAA DCs~AAo AhA NV 9~As~ W sAAS vsAS~A" ".
the Briton Cook-froba able Loss 1900.
The sunken schooner which was seen two days
ago near the Jersey shore, opposite the Pavonia
ferry, was the brick schooner Briton Cook, Captain
Rooney, as reported exclusively in the HERALD Of
yesterday. She belonged to New York. and was
owned by Captain Rooney. While on her way from
verplanck's Point, ON the Hudson River when on
H0boken, she was run into by the Albany towboat
@. vanderbilt at halfpast eight O'Clock on Thurs
day morning. She had her starooard side stove
which caused her to Sink The steamer,
which had received no damage, rescued
all the crew and landed them safely IN
New York. The nrst shock was SO terrific
that the crew thought they must perish,
and they regarded their rescue as something
marvellous. The schooner sunk six minutes after
she was struck. She was used for transporting
brick from various places on the Hudson River TO
New York, and her value was estimated at $4,000.
She was 6s tons burden. 60 feet long, % feet wide
and feet depth Of hold. Yesterday morning she
was raised and taken to the dry dock for repairs.
She was loaded with brick, and the greater part
OF the cargo was lost The total loss could not be
ascertained with any degree Of precision, but 1t
viii probably not exceed $4,000. Tue company
owning the towboat will probably be held resp0n-
sibie for the damage.
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their appearance. These were A. G. FranklIn's pay
colt Gontza, by Lexington, dam Schottische,
years old, 102 lbs. !; JO Donahue's Chestnut colt
BUSINESS, by Revolver dam Syren A years old 98
IDS. IDS; A. Is; Lewis Co.'s bay hy Bessie Lee, by
hunier's lexington, dam by Chorlstef years old,
" l9s, ", w. Glenn's chestnut colt Merodac by
AustTahan % aam catine's dam, years old, 81 lbs.
Jordan, by Revolver, dam Matte O., years
years Old, S3 IDS, and Rice McCormck's chestnut
gelding John Mccormick, by Hiawatha dam by
Jack Malone, three years old SO lbs. Mart Jordan
was the favorite, but he never made an effort 10
run In the race, and his hackers got q ''bounceu
The following are the details OF the poor days
doings:-
The First Race.
SWEEPSTAKES for three-year.olds; 500 entrance.
half forfeit, with S700 added the second horse TO
save his stakes winners OF 500 five pounds extra
Of 81 900 seven pounds OF over 81 900 ten pounds:
closed with fourteen entries value OF stakes, ST. 45
Two miles.
NJ A Httes ch. G. Fellowcrait. by Austria
The Second Race.
PURsE, $500; one mile; free handicap for two
years-Olds.
10. Donahue's ch. Q. Dublin, by Kentucky, dam
Zaidee, 90 lis. (Donahue) )..................... l
Hunter 4 Traver's b. T. Vengeance, by Censor,
dam Nemesis, SO lbs. (McCue) .:....:.....:... 2
Gentle Anne, 90 lbs. IN Hayward) ..... ....... 8
w. Cottrilps b. T. Bannerette, by Lexington,
dam Banner, 90 lbs "a. Lakeland). .......... 4
Dennison CrawiOrd's ch. I. Juiana, by Lean-
tngton dam Julietta, 80 lbs. (Abe RObins0n) 5
L. II. Rice Co.'s br. I. by bennington, dam
Verbena, 90 lbs. (H0wardl l.................... 0
Time, TASK.
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CITY HALL APFAIRS

There was comparatively little Of pubic interest
going on in the public ofces yesterday. The
Mayor had quite number Of callers, among whom
were Thurlow Weed, Commissioner Henry Smith,
Alderman Morris, Henry N. Beers and other well
known gentlemen.
Mr. John s. Giles, the largest owner OF real
estate on the block recently selected as q site for
the CITY Prison, also called and had conference
with His Honor in e course OF which he pro ,ested
strenuously against the appropriation OF the prop
erty to the public use.
Alderman Morris has prepared draft OF an ordt-
nance governing the receipt and delivery of mer-
cbandise upon and across sidewalks, which he be-
lieves will be acceptable to the merchants who
hav lately protested against the present system
He has already submitted 1t to the Mayor, and the
Merchants Committee, 1t Is understood, will be
invited to conference to consider its provisions.
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Golitza was first away, John Mccormick second,
Bessie Lee third, Merodac fourth. Business fifth and
Mart Jordan SIXTH Goltza led around the lower
above. When they came around to the stand Co.
ltza was half q length in front of Business, who
was q neck ahead Of John Mccormick, Bessie Lee
fourth, Merodac nth, Mart Jordan SIXTH the latter
not trying to run. There was no change OF place
or position to the quarter pole; but as tney s
his rum and as the horses passed the half
mile pole, Golitza led half o length, MerOdac Sec
length In advance OF Bessie Lee John Mccormick
fifth, Mart Jordan sixth. Racing around the lower
turn Merodac went 10 the 'front.' and then the affair
was setted He galloped home through the mud
an easy winner by SIX lengths, Goitza second, one
Time. 2:46L.
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DEDICATION OF ST OEOIIIAS CHURCH.

Imposing Religious services To-Morrow.
the soemn services attendant upon the dedica-
t,on Of ST. Cec,lfas Roman Catholic church, corner
Of 1osth street ana Second avenue take place to.
morrow sunday. Archbishop McCloskey will ofi-
clate At high mass which commences at halfpast ten
O'clock. fne Rev. Or. spalding, OF st. Michaeia
narish will preach the sermon. In the evening.
ccommencng at seven O'Clock, there will be solemn
vcspcrs and lecture by the Rev. DR.. McGlynn, VI
st. stephens.
the upper part Of the city. The Rev. Father Flat
terry was appointed to the new parish some three
opened this fine edince. The building, which VIII
accommodate about one thousand persons. was
erected by Mr.. L. J. 0Connor. II Is nne spect-
men Of architecture.
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CoMPTROLLER's RECEIPTS.

Comptroller Green reports the following amounts
paid yesterday into the city treasury
BUREAU OF COLLECTION or ASSESSMENTS
and interest. s9sls
ARREARS.
scss tefcss % '' .''.'..... ""e. .el "r 1859
croton water rents and penalties 1as
BUREAU or WATER PURvEYoR.
Permits to build vaults ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1l7S
MAYORS SECOND MARSHAL -
BUREAU OF CITY REVENUE. -.
Market rents and fees. l69
-
Third Judicial District Cour-Fees. $6S
Eighth Judicial District Court-Fees lS ~,
Total S1739i
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THE BLOCK ISLAND PACKET SAFE.

NEWPORT, r. l., August 49, 1873.
AS predicted in the HERALD to-day the Block
Island packet Nathan F. Dixon is safe. She was
spoken this afternoon by the steamer Canonicus,
which has been to the island on an excursion. Tue
wind dying out will prevent her getting in until
O late hour, but the news OF her safety is hailed
with gratitude. ltN thus proved she did not ven-
turp ont on Wedne s1av
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ONE OF THE MOST SINGULAR SUICIDES
ON RECORD

Newark comes to the fore once moro as the
scene OF one Of the most extraordinary suicides on
record-that Of q horse. Frederick Theurer,
grocer, had fine animal worth several hundred
dollars. The other morning he found that the
animal had hanged itself in the stable. How IL
came to do the rash act is something that nobody
can 1nd out, but IL Is certain that there was no
'sWoman In the case.u
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HONDURAS.

@~NHHHV AHVWCWUtCW FOFC08 OF
Pa!acio-Tradc at Standstill.
TRUxILLo, August 4, 1873
Since the publication Of my last letter from here
the revolutionary forces OF General Paacio re.
matned In quiet possession Of this place, which
they had taken on the 4th OF June, until the 14th OF
July, when they evacuated It and proceeded ON the
steamer General Sherman to Omoa.
They are reported to be marching on the in-
terror.
The government troops entered Truxillo on the
22d Of July, about 200 strong
COMMERCE.
Business has been almost entirely suspended in
consequence OF the unsettled state OF affairs, and
all commercial interests are suffering.
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CIRCULAR SAW CASUALTY.

Joseph White, late q porter employed at NO.
John Street, died In Bellevue Hospital rom tue
effects OF injuries received on the Sth instant oy
having his hand caught In circular saw. Deceasou
was twenty-slx years Of age and native Oh Ie,
land. Coroner keenan, was notified W noio an
inquest.
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DESTITUTE SICK oHrLDREN,S FUND.

Since the last published report the following adj
dtional subscriptions for the relief OF the sick des.
tltute children have been received at the HERALD
office -
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IIue, Z.3U-Z.Z31a-Z.3 .3I g.
In the last heat Continental was set back and
Planter distanced for running.
In the third heat OF the first race Fullerton, ao
ter to the threequarter pole in :O4, not :0s, as
previously reported He was out nearly distance
at the first quarter. No official time was declared
for him on this heat, as it was won by CamOrs.
The weather promises to be fine tomorrow and
the track is in excellent condition. The 2:30 and
2:24 races occur tomorrow.
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door OF Mr.. Wells bar In the Rue Auber.
1t is worth the readers while to note II he would
understand this business, that the vscount Of Da-
mas, who led our pilgrimage, was man in the
prime of life and mental vigor-a very able man
undoubtedly. lie might have won reputation as o
soldier or politician; he might have made money
as chairman OF q railway company. Why did he
not do SO ? Why, indeeds
Yet it would have been easy to make q mock OF
the' pilgrimage One pilgrim had voice like
gong, which seemed to sound suddenly at unex-
pected times In the pauses OF the hymns and can
tices; one had cold In his head, one squinted,
one had a red head, which seemed as If 1t were on
fire. Dear me, how funny, and, above oil, how
witty it is to grin at the dealings OF the Almighty
with His creaturesl "Shall the clay say to the
potter 2' When one comes to think OF it, by the
way, this joke was exploded some centuries ago.
TIE HOLY OAK.
II Is often said that the Roman Catholic priest.
hood are very impudent and greedy in the sale OF
pious rubbish. / thought would try one OF the
priests Of ST. Vincent de Paul, so asked him II
the acorns selling as the fruit Of the Holy Oak were
genuine. He was fresh-faced, honest gentleman
and he answered without hesitation, "Ah, ma Joi,
non, monsieur, there are many acorns in this
neighborhOod ;'- clearly no intention upon his
part Of encouraging the pious rubbish trade.
The oak tree of st. Francois de Paul Is one Of the
largest in the world. 1t is an immense, short,
hollow tree, with gigantic branches. In the middle
OF the hollow, at the height OF mans waist, Is
placed the altar, with copper cross mounted on
marble pedestal and lanked at each side by two
tall candlesticks. Very poor and costless these
decorations; but what q stately home for orphans
and old men stands full in sight Of It, Impossible
to imagine an odor more appetising than the smell
OF the outlets cooking for these old mems and
orphans dinner.
The oak is not hundred feet high, but it is of
enormous circumference. Irecord these things az
saw them and when l saw them. am writing
FOR the exigencies Of modern journalism, against
time, and saw too many things In short space to
narrate them in connected and scholarly manner
Let me here ask indulgence for my shortcomings.
! am merely laying the foundations upon which
some higher intellect than mine may buiid-build
perhaps. temple Of his thoughts to the living
God
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little girl appeared, like the beggar maid of story
book who was kings daughter. Her feet were
bare; she was dressed In rags, but she spoke pure
French, not Gascon. She was exceedingly beau.
tiful.
"What are you doing, little girl, for livingan
said to her, and my voice sounded like the frag.
ment Of Winters tale told by freside.
Tending geese, SIR" she said, with the DIR of
princess; and thought Of the heroines of the lily.
rian legends. When l tried to give her a penny
she said "Ah non. noasteurr' and, putting on
into the woods.
CERTIFICATES OF CHARACTER.
1t was much better than ordinary travelling this
going on pilgrimage, for each Of us seemed to
carry certificate OF character about with us. We
all knew each other, or knew that each OF us was
known to the stately viscount de Damas or to some
member OF his committee. We did not call upon
each other to stand OF, and were not afraid to
fraternize. Nobody looked askant at us.
THE MAGIC OAK
in the forest of Dax was well worth seeing II
was monarch among trees, with one branch
struck by lightning as though Its crown prince had
been drowned In storm The rest of it was
sound and 1ourshing. Life does not lose its fresh.
ness and its strength for . single sorrow This
oak seemed to be the subject Of religious venera-
JlOn AMONG Suo Pcasantry, ior NJ lts root were
many little wooden crosses. The rustics around
think that miraculous fountain springs from 1t.
The fact Is that after heavy rains water collects in
the holows OF 1t and overnows. Its branches
divide in three parts, and 1t looks like giants
armchair. We measured 1t, and found that 1t was
nineteen yards round.
The woods around Dax are of oak, but bad sort
OF oak. IL will neither burn nor cut Il splits
easily and rots fast IL grows low but large, with
spreading branches. 1t Is . sort Of SNUG citizen