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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-14
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The authority on politeness and
etiquette, Lord Chesterfield, said: The
tailor makes the man." Therefore we
would advise our readers to 60 forthwith
to
A. H. GOODMAN, 100 Main street,
and order suit of those fine goods he
has just received direct. from the i'm
porters. 1t is known that Mr.. Goodman
cannot be surpassed in fits and styles,
as he employs snone but the best work.
men. AS Mr.. Goodman buys for cash
he can sell at low figures. 50
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Anecdotc of " stOnewaII jackson. s.

A letter from Lexington, Va, says:
Just after the battle OF Manassas, when
all the South was in the widest state OF
excitement, every one eager to hear
further particulars q The conflict, many
of the citizens OF Lexington had as
sembled at the postofice TO await with
impatience the opening Of the mail.
DR.. White, Gen. Jackson's pastor and
dear friend, on receiving his letters
recognized the handwriting upon one;
he held it up in view of the crowd; "a
letter from General Jackson himself,
gentlemen Now we will hear all the
particulars" The letter was hatriedly
opened, It was dated the morning after
the battle, and ran somewhat thus:
Ny dear pastor-Inelosed you will
find fifty dollars for our colored Sunday
school. Please devote to the purchase
Of books, tracts or whatever else you
think the school most needs, Yours,
etc, Neither friend nor,foe ever aocus.
ed Jackson of Allegation or deceit in
the smalles. actions; and there was GER
taiu.y no attempt at display of mod
esty in this.
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Is 1t Sound?
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To the Editor of the Ledger.
l would like to ask the Committee OF
the County Court, who reported that they
had examined the Overton Hotel from
cellar to dome and found the same lin
apparently perfect condition. if they
inspected the wall at the southeast cor
ner, second story, especially the south
side2 If they did not another commit
tee and an architect had better look to
this before the trade is closed That s
all. CAUTION.
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European Hotel and Restaurant.

f. Corwin, of Merchants Restaurant
fame, has fitted up a number of fur
nished rooms in connection with his
dining palace. They are located up
stairs in the Kit Williams block, corner
of Second and Madison street. Furni-
ture and carpets, ETC., all new. Apart
ments well ventilated and compodious;
private dining rooms attached, and
everything calculated to make guests
and patrons happy. Try him once, and
you will be sure to call again. 10
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Promenade Concerr.

Professor Leubrie will give grand
promenade concert and annual opening
at his renowned Dollar Store, No. 222
Main street, near Adams, this afternoon
and night. The public are invited to
be present and enjoy the musical treat,
and at the same time examine the i'm
mense stock of goods which is offered at
less than cost. Do not fail to attend the
concert and opening,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-14

A new method of preparing coffee is
becoming popular in France. After
roasting, the coffee is ground to fine
-four, which is then slightly moistened,
mixed with twice its weight OF powdered
sugar and pressed into tablets. Coffee
prepared for use in this manner is
claimed, pound for pound, to be suscep-
tible of far more complete utilization.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-14

A curious wedding ceremony recently
took place in Calhoun county, Illinois
The parties we're somewhat advanced in
years; and had had some matrimonial
experience, and the groom was especially
anxious to avoid a serenade by the
boys" He consulted the clergyman
and several places were suggested ior
the services, but did not suit. At last
the groom decided upon an obscure and
out ofthe-way place in the woods, to
which the parties and minister repaired,
and the knot was tied.
1t is stated that the Prince Imperial
has gained the largest number OF marks
at the Woolwich examination, and
therefore, has the first place on the nst'
MacMahon observes that though, the
Chisselhurst Napoleon has attained MS
legal majority, he has political MINOR
ity.
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LEDGER.
once: No. IL Madison Street.
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION.
THE CITY.
M L. M H HIS.
Tuesday Evening, April IA, 1874.
ADJUSTMENTS.

MEMPHIS THEATER.-Th benefit of I.
j. Nolan comes off Wednesday at this
theater, and rare programme is offer.
ed. The attractions will be Under the
Gaslight, by permission of Augustin
DAILY, of the Fifth Avenue Theater, New
York, and Fastest Boy in New York,
by permission Of Tony Pastor. A num-
Der of attractive specialties will be in
trcduced. A gold-headed cane will be
presented to the ugliest man in the
house. The beneficiary is entitled to a
good house, and there is no doubt that
he will be complimented by bumper.
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News SrAND.-At Mrs. Mansford'
news depot, corner Of Second and Mon.
roe, the latest daily papers, monthly
magazines for April, periodicals and
news goods can be found. 95t
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Read andDrinIs.

George Kendalls whisky toddies, cock
tails and fancy drinks, at Hole in the
Wall on Monroe near the Peabody, are
the thingsto take. l42t
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A soc1ABLE will be held at the Central
Methodist Church, on Union street, on
Tuesday night. All friends are invited
to be present. 80
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News STAND.-Billy Lieben has the
latest daily papers, pictorials, monthly
magazines for April, and freshest news
goods, at his stand on Main street near
IaHarson
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Merchants receiving orders for a
choice article, in whole, half OF Qaa.ter
barrels, should not forget to call at H.
Seessel. ST., & Sons, No. Y Jefferson
street. corner Of Third. 64
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DEMoREsT' patters, the most reliable
for ladies, gentlemen and children 3
garments, at 46 North Court. Call and
see. 81
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FIFTH ANNUAL SPRING MEETING
PROGRAMME

FIRST DAY-Monday. April 9th
Trial Stakes for three-year Olds, mile heats;
a swcepstake Of $50 each PIP, to which the
Club will add $500. Closed with six sub
Same Day-olub Purse. $500. for all ages
two miles.
SECOND DAY-Tuesday, April 2stb--
Jockey Club Purse. s2OO' mile-and-a-half.
Same Day-Purse. $3.50, mile heats for all
Third DAY-Wednesday, April 18th
Minor Stake-mile heats for colts and FLIES
that had not appeared in public prior to
closing of Stake. Subscription SIS PIP, to
which the Club will add $500. Eight sub
scribers.
Same Day-Purse. sl5o-one mile, for all
ages.
Third Race-Purse. 800 Leland "a quarter.
for all ages.
Jockey Club Pure, S1OO-mile-and-a.h half,
Same Day Club Purse, s5OO-two miles and
repeat, for all ages.
FIFTH DAY-Friday, May lst-
Chickasaw stake for threeoyear, olds-two
miles; a sWeepstake Of $50 each PIP, to
which the Club will add s4GO. Six sub
scribers.
heats. Horses beaten once allowed lbs;
twice. IA lbs. three times, q lbs. Entrance,
$40; money to go to second horse. For
purse of 800
No entrance fee to purses. A pdtk oUer eRti-
titles hOrss TO full amount Of purse.
The Club reserves the right to postpone on
account Of the weather or for other sufficient
cause. In the event postponement shall be
announced, the entries will not be reopened.
The drum will be tapped for the start in the
first race each day at 3 o'clock.
Commencing at $3.50 am, trains Of the NJ.
and G. X X. will run to and from the courte
every thirty minutes during the day. Fare for
round triD, including admission TO public
stand, FIFTY CENTS. Day Badges. 81;
Stand ,cithoui a badge iohether accompanied By
a LADY or Othercise.
Extra accom- Odations for ladies, who are
cordially invited to attend. Admission free.
JOHN DONOVAN, President.
G. STONE, Secretary pro tenn. 24-eOd-5O
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sTRAYED.

tTRAYED-FROM $50 POPLAR STREET,
n on Saturday evening, yellow DOG, nail
stter and half Spaniel; answers to the name
Il Carlos is worthless to any one but the
gner, By returning the same to me the
nder will be suitably rewarded.
W. A. HOLT.
1898 265 Front street. up-stairs:
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ReOpening.

The fa5orite news stand, lO5 Beal
street, is. again in full blast. All the
popular literature of the day, including
Bow Bells, constantly on hand. l9t
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The Golden Globe of Colorado has
suspended on account of the disappear
ance of the editor. He was last seen
standing under a tree, and some men
were pulling on rope.
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STOLEN

tTOLEN FROM WIN. JONES. FOUR
) miles from Memphis, to the right Of, the
.andolph road, on the night of April 18th, a
,rre gray horse. about nine years old; hos a
ept in lett side; marks Of fstula on left
boulder. heavy name and tail. A liberal
sward will be raid for his return to the above
lace. 37-3S
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tits expected that all the cotton ex.
ported from Georgia will be controlled
bv the district trade union Patrons Of
Husbaudry, which has just, been organ
lied at Atlanta.
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BOARDING.

0oARDING-TWO NICE FRONT ROOMS,
( Suitable for summer, with board; healthy
cation. First house east of st. Mary'i
|hurch, Poplar street. 2.-az
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KEDzIE's filters and coolers, making
the muddiest water as clear as crystal,
for sale at Chas n. Erich's. 43
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES HOUSE. 100 AND
III III Adams street. Board, IS and $40
br week. The most desirable house in the
|ty for families at very moderate rates. z0t
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LOST.

OsT-ABOUT A WEEK AGO. A CHILD's
a gold neck chain with small cross and
'cdal attached The finder will be Literally
'warded by leaving same at the otiice Of the
|a- Union Line, No. II Madison ST. 3s-aO
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HUMBOLDT PARK will be ready for pic
mics BY May LIST. For terms apply to
JoHS ]. DEPP, 3l9 Main street.
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FOUND.
HOTEL.

|HOUND-A DOOR KEY THAT SHUTS UP
\ Call at this office. ss-40
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HUMBOLDT PARK will be ready for pic.
mics by May lst For terms apply to
JOHN j. DEPP, 3l9 Main street.
et9S.43-4S
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FOR LEASE.

FOR LEASE-LOTs IN DIFFERENT POR-
tions of the city, on long time and reason
lie terms. JOHN 0VERT0N. JR.,
ba.f 26l Second str ct.
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FOR SALE.

EoR sALE-REsIDENCE -THAT NEWLY
TAINTED. and thoroughly repair 4 two
lry dwelling. corner Of Wa hington and
I'll sire Is. This house hal c pacity to ac-
immediate a larqe family, aud can be bought
a price so moderate that il will be cheaper
Buy than rent. Apply to Geo. w. CIT az
rs Office, 29l Second street; ISIS
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uuns of the city. Terms reasonable. Titles
rfect. JOHN 0VERTON, JR..
PaNf 964 Second street.
VOR SALE-AT c.. H. BRACKETr x
Co.'s, 81 Second street, one, rockaway
Id harness, and one open buggy; both IN ex;,
|llent order and almost new. WIN sen
leap. =
7OR SALE-BRICK FOR SALE AS Low
as any In the market. Apply to
SNOWDEN, 0VERT0N X CO.,
B;-t z64 Second street:
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-03-14
PIATr'S OPINION OF THE TEMPER
ANOE CRUSADE.

The efficiency of prayer is being tried
in Ohio and Indiana in way that is
deliciously novel, and to lookers-on,
rather entertaining. 1t is of this sort: =:
An organized band of shrill-lunged
temperance women enter the grog-shop,
saloon or sample-room, where liquid in
sanity is dealt out by the glass, and TAX
ing turns, put up fearfully long-winded
prayers, drive away thirsty customers
and amaze the poor dealer into dumb
founded state of helpless imbecility.
Some of the last-mentioned break into
profane language; others attempt sui
eide by drinking their own liquors, but
the majority weaken and burst into
tears, whereupon the sisters throw their
arms about their wicked necks and
welcome them to conversion. 1t lis pre-
sumed that St. Peter, in this year of
-, will be astonished and bothered by
the train Of whisky dealers coming up
from Ohio and Indiana, demanding
charity and prayer. They will claim
mitigation Of damages upon the fact
that they have been ruined in their busi-
ness by this Christian interference, as
the grog-dcaler at Bush Lake ran for
Congress and was elected through the
popular sympathy excited by the fact
that an unusually cold Winter had
frozen his whisky and broken all his
bottles.
If those good sisters in the Lord
could only be induced to look at the
cause of the evil, and pray the thirst
out of the throats of tbs customers, il
would not be necessary to invade the
grog-shops and sample-rooms. AS Sits,
this new crusade will die out, as others
of like sort have disappeared, without
avail. AS an old exhorter once said
"A revival reminds me of a spring
flood. The rains fall, the fountains
gush forth, the little rivulets are swol,
len and the great stream comes sweep.
ing down, carrying dead trees, chicken.
coops and out-houses on its bosom. AT.
ter time the stream subsidies, and the
old stumps, dead tees, chicken-coops
and Out-houses are found stranded on
sand-bars and banks to rot on as be.
FORE"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-03-14

Who CAN EXPLAIN ?-Says the Scien-
tiic American The " creeping" of rail-
roads has attracted some attentionof late,
and while We do not attempt to explain
it we offer point in the fact that on
lines running North and South the
Western creeps" faster than the
Eastern rail; that is, this very strange
movement of the rail toward the South
is more marked in one rail than in the
other on the same track. Furthermore,
it has been noticed that on such line the
Eastern rail wears out the fastest. Both
of these points, we think, can be ex-
planned by the motion of the earth rs it
turns from the West to the East. Ev-
erything that has free motion is dragged
after the whirling globe; every wind
that blows, and every tide that moves,
feels the influence, and our trains going
North or South are pulled over toward
the East, and naturally press the
Eastern rail the heaviest. The Western
rail being thus relieved from it's share
of weight, " ereeps' more frequently
and quickly. 1t is also Hvticed that
the Eastern rail wears out the fastest,
and we think that the ear th's motion is the
true cause. The practical side of this
is, that the Eastern rails and wheels
should be made the stronger.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-03-14

b@- A fountain of perpetual youth, it
is thought, has been at last discovered.
By buttermilk are we all to live ever
lastingiy. At least, a member Of the
French Academy read paper before
that great and learned body, the other
day, asserting that this product of the
churn contains an acid which destroys
the incrustations that form on the ar
teries, cartilages and valves of the heart.
and that constant use of it would pro-
long life beyond the allotted three-scers
years and ten.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-03-14

IMPROVED lRospEcrs.-M Fawcet
in lecture recently delivered in Lon
don, stated that there were $500 ,OOO
unmarried women in Great Britain,
and half of these must remain unmar-
ried. The world, however, was chang
ing its views as to the position of wom-
en-. She had heard that the Messrs.
Barring were taking women into their
banks, and were satisfied with the re-
suit.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-03-14
A Splendid Bargain.

W iihb iiuNC .NOu tHClC IuSDtIl(t
said Mrs. Courtland to her thrifty and
careful spouse, rs the latter paused in
the open door, to give some directions
to couple Of porters who had just set
something upon the pavement in front
the house.
" just wait moment and I'll tell
you. Here, Henry! John bring it in
here, and the two porters entered with
a beautiful sofa, nearly new.
Why, this is a beauty, husband
How kind you are!
Its II secondhand, you perceive;
bat it is hardly so!lel no one would
know the difference"
1t is just as sood as new. What
did you give for ~
That the best part of it. 1t is q
splendid bargain. 1t didn't cost cent
less than n hundred dollars. Now
what do you think gave for it?'
Sixty dollars?' y
"Guess again"
Fifty ?"
"Guess again.
Fortv-tive?'
No. Try again
"But what did you give for it, dear."
Why, only twenty dollars!'
Well, now, that is bargain"
"Aint it, though? 1t takes me to
get things cheap" continued the pru-
dent Mr.. Courtland, chuckling with
delight.
"Why, how in the world did you get
it 80 low?"
II managed that. Itain't every one
that understands how to do these
things"
But how did you manage it, dear? 1
should like to know"
Why, you see there were great
many other things there, and among
the rest some dirty carpets. Before
the sale, I pulled over these carpets
and threw upon the sofa; a good deal
of dust fell from them, and made the
sofa look fifty per cent. worse than it
really was. When the sale commenced
there happened to be but few persons
there, and l asked the auctioneer to
sell the sofa first, as 1 wanted to 90
and would bid for it if it was sold then
Few persons bid freely at the opening
of sale"
What's bid for this splendid sofa p"
he began,
"1ll give you fifteen dollars for it."
said 1; "it's not worth more than that.
for it's dreadfully abused"
Fifteen dollars! fifteen dollars
only fifteen dollars for this beautiful
sofa" he went on; and man next to
me bid for few minutes, until l saw
he was likely to knock it down.
Twenty dollarsw said I, "and
that's all I'll 60 for it,"
"The other bidder was deceived bv
this as to the real value of the sofa. for
it did look dreadfully disfgured by the
dust and dirt, and consequently the
sofa was knocked off to me-"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-03-14

SUNSHINE AT HOME. Many child
goes astray, not because there is IL
want of prayer or virtue at home, but
because home lacks sunshine. A child
needs smiles as much as flower needs
sunbeams. If thing pleases they
are apt to seek it; if it displeases they
are apt to avoid it. If home is the
place where faces are sour, aud words
are harsh, and fault-inding is ever in
the ascendant, they will spend as many
hours as possible elsewhere.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-03-14

How THE SIAMEsE TWINS Cor THnEi
WIvEs.-Much speculation has always
been rife as to how the twins courted
and finally became joined in the bonds
of Hymen. 1t happened that they
were travelling through the South and
stopped at the town of Trnphill, in
Wilkes county, North Carolina. The
country in this locality being very ro-
mantle, and the land good, the twins
determined to settle, and accordingly
engaged in business in the village, be-
ing excellent traders, and their novel
condition soon attracted many persons
to them; among these, farmer named
Yates, who lived in the immediate vicin-
ity, and who was possessed of TWO
bouncing daughters. Chang and Eng
looked upon these two women tenderly,
and evinced great affection for them,
and, like ordinary young folks, made
numerous calls at the residence of their
bewitchers, and there being o pair of
them all around, match was soon
made, and the four were two Tor one).
These wives always displayed great af-
fection for their liege lords, and mani
tested tae usual jealousies common TO
the great human family. From this
double union there were some twenty
two children born. Mrs. Chang pre-
sented her husband with nine or teti,
and of these but two were boys, ahd
in the Eng family, the girls were pro-
portionately outnumbered. The of
spring, contrary to the general opinion
and preceding statements, with few ex-
ceptions, were healthy, robust children.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-03-14

bdr A youth who was taking an air.
ing in the country, tried to amuse HIM
self by quizzing an old farmer about
his bald head, but was extinguished by
the old man, who solemnly remarked,
Young man, when my head gets as
soft as yours, I can rase hair to SELL"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-03-14
The PEACE COMMISSION.
A FLUTE PASTORAL.

II was a Peace Commissioner
And his garb was sober drab;
His hair was long and white, and he
Economized his CAB.
In snort. he was retccnt
And inoflensve slab.
His style was philanthropic.
And he bore a carpet-bag,
In which he stored his tracts and soap,
And other peaceful swag
Which Indians patrOnize when war
And cattle-stealing lag.
Long they sat in solemn council,
Tie agent and the red,
Mildly talking tlabby virtue,
TIL the sachem shook his head,
As with doubt and dim suspicion;
Then he grulnbled low and said
Not with eloqucnce of nature
Not in nnctaphoric style,
But i'll simpler frontier lingo,
Mingled slang and grammar vile
"Na-rce-trOwZIs; want some Whisky;
lnjun empty; drink pile.'
Then that meek and lowly Quaker
demonstrated with tear;
Spoke or iirC-water and ruin
WITH Clolucnce severe
Said quite icclingly. that whisky
Was Il ioe most lnsinccrc.
Spake once more the child of nature.
Keeping down his growing bile.
Has my brother brought tObaccO2
Is thefc powder IN Ills plIe!
But the honest agent answered
With IN unsuslecting smile:
Had my varicgatcd brother
Ever studied Mr. Task
lie would never | am certain,
Such II foolish question ask,
Read these pamphlets; they will teach yol
In the light OF truth to hask.
Powder l have none nor whisky.
Nor the misunderstanding leaf
But of moral tracts and stories
| have many for the chief"
Then the Indian. weeping sadly.
Said it caused him bitter grief
That his moral sense compelled him
70 extract his brothers hair:
Which he did with nice prccis ion
And a sad and stricken air;
And that hopeful Peace Commission
Terminated then and there.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-03-14

SPIDERS AND AERoNAUTs. The idea OF
spiders travelling in a balloon is nov
ell, yet the fact is well attested. Some
men were recently crossing Seneca
lake in boat, when their attention
was attracted by small wake in the
water, and on approaching they saw
some spiders walking upon its surface.
Each was attached by single thread
to web of considerable size, which
was floating in the air some thirty feet
above the water. At the first signal of
danger the spiders began to ascend, one
staying upon the surface until the rest
had risen some distance, when he, too;
let go his hold, and rapidly wound up
his slender coil. At the same time the
balloon rose rapidly, and the last spi-
der was only reached with an oar by q
man standing UP in the boat. The
others reached the frail balloon in
safety and soon foated out of sight. 1t
is reasonable to suppose that when out
of danger, one spider let himself down
until he obtained footing, and thus
held the balloon at proper distance,
while his comrades descended. All
this exhibits high intelligence, or some
thing closely resembling it, for which
we have no name. We lost ourselves
in conjecture rs to whether this was q
party travelling for pleasure party en-
israting across the lake, or party out
fishing for the flies and mosquitoes
which are always seen in swarms from
fifteen to twenty feet above the water.
AS the fact was we'll authenticated, we
offer it to Mr.. Darwin for o note for
the second edition of his last work.