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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-26

The business of building city halls,
court-houses, &C., has not, so far in this
country, been reduced to an exact science,
although the experiments which have been
made have been widespread and numer-
Gus. Just now San Francisco is in a
quandary on the subject. She concluded
some time ago that a public building, suita-
Bile for all municipal purposes of useful
ness and ornament, could and ought to be
erected within her limits for 1880, 600,
and accordingly appropriated the amount
TO that end. 1t is now all done except
finishing, for which it is estimated that
$2,0O0.0 900 more will be required--a fact
at which even the metropolis of Eldorado
stands aghast. She feels that she has q
very large elephant on her hands, and
would not be inconsolable if some friendly
earthquake would come along and settle
the matter.
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A PETITION is in circulation, and re.
ceiying numerous signatures, asking Con.
gress to pass the necessary laws to have
the short term OF. the national Legislature
extended into the month of May, and that
the Presidential Inauguration day be here
after the second Wednesday OF May instead
of the fourth day of March !; alsos that the
general Congressional and Presidential
elections be held early in October instead
Of in November.
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j. A. II. ST. ANDREW, ESQ, editor OF
the Southside Virginian, is now preparing
for the press work on Virginia, designed
to promote immigration to the state, and
which will be brought out by an eminent
London publishing house. The book will
doubtless have large circulation among
intending settlers, and Mr.. st. Andrew
deserves the thanks of the Virginia people
for his efforts in their behalf. To build
up our waste places and develop the hid
den wealth with which the state abounds
more men and money are wanted, and he
who aids effectively in the procurement Of
these two important adjuncts is true
friend Of the Old Dominion.
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SHIPPING.
OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP COM.
PANY.

FOUR SHIPS A WEEK FOR NEW %HfA
YORK. &S&RHS2
For the accommodation of our patrons and the
public, this company will on and after MON
DAY, January &c, 1874, dispatch one Of their
splendid side-wheel steamers, OLD DOMINION,
WYANOKE, ISAAC BELL, ALBEMARLE,
HATTERAS, and steamer RICHMOND, every
TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SUN.
DAY, at high water.
These ships are entirely new, and well-built
expressly for this route.
They have splendid saloons, state.rooms and
bathrooms. The fare, accommodations and at
tention are unsurpassed
Goods shipped by this line are landed regu.
larly at New York, on the Company's covered
pier, 81 North River.
Freights for points beyond New York forwarod
with despatch, and no charge made, except
actual expenses incurred.
Ships of this line leave Norfolk at $50 p. M
during the winter
Freight received until 6 p. m. daily.
k3-For further information apply to
GEORGE w. ALLEN & Co, Agents.
ia 81 Office Company's Wharf, Rockets.
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INSTRUCT COURT OF THE UNITED
- STATES FOR THE EASTERN DIS
TRICT OF VIRGINIA.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONFERENCE.-THE
ING:
Notice is hereby given, that on the Esd day of
January, 1874, ONE PACKAGE OF APPLE
BRANDY about ~ gallons) was seized by the
Marshal of the United States for said district as
forfeited 10 the use Of the United States. and
the same is libeled and prosecuted in this court
in the name of the United States, for eondemna-
tion for the causes in the said libel set FORTH and
that said cause will stand for trial at the court
room in the city of Richmond, on the 9th day of
February, 1874, when and where all persons are
warned toappear to show cause why condemna-
ton should not be decreed, and to intervene for
their interests
Dated January 90, 1874.
DAVID b. PARKER,
ia Pilot u S. Marshal
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WOMAN SUFFRAGE promises to come
before the House for debate in novel
way. General Maxwell, who contests Mr..
Cannon's seat as delegate from Utah,
claims that the Acknowledgement Of the wo-
men there by the territorial legislature is
null and void. When the committee on
elections reports, the subject will probably
give rise to lively debate.
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ia 24-lot

nIsTRICr COURT OF THE UNITED
II STATES FOR THE EASTERN Dis
TRICT OF VIRGINIA.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY C0NCERN-GRER
ING:
Notice is hereby given. that on the 2sd day of
January, 1874, TWENTY-FIVE (22) POUNDS
MANUFACTURED PLUG TOBACCO, AND
FIFTY (50) POUNDS MANUFACTURED
TOBACCO, was seized by the Marshal of the
United States for said district, as forfeited to
the use of the United States, and the same is
libeled and prosecuted in this court In the name
of the the United States, for condemnation for
the causes in the said libel set forth. and that
said cause will stand for trial at the COURTROOM
in the city of Richmond, on the 9th day of Feb
ruary, 1874, when and where all persons are
warned to appear to show cause why condem.
nation should not be decreed, and to intervene
for their interests.
Dated January %, 1874 Fe
DAVID D. PARKER,
ia 2S-10t u. S. Marshal.
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The Civil Rights bill, which it was sup
posed by some folks was to be put to deep
slumberin the pigeon holes of the Judiciary
committee OF the House, is to be revived
and presented in new shape. On Friday
next the committee have decided to hear
Msssrs. Elliot and Lynch, colored members
of the House, and obtain the benefit Of
their views preparatory to framing new
hill.
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MIR. EDWIN DELEoN has an elaborate
and admirable article in the February
number of Harpcr's Magazine. 1t treats
Of Southern progress in many industries
since the war. His facts and figures cor
corning the manufacturing interest are
vigorously put.
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nISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITE d
ESTATES FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT


DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITE D
ESTATES FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT
OF VIRGINIA.
TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN nBEr-
ING ttl H.L
Notice is hereby given, that on the Esd day of
January, 1874, 10 CADDIES TOBACCO, 4 ONE
FOURTH CADDIES TOBACCO, 2 ONE
HALF CADDIES TOBACCO, 9 BOXES
TOBACCO, 22 CADDIES TOBACCO, 2
CASKS TOBACCO, l BARREL TOBACCO,
IL CADDIES TOBACCO, 6 ONE HALF
BOXES TOBACCO, TRUNK TOBACCO, 1
BOX TOBACCO. 2 BARRELS TOBACCO, was
seized by the Marshal of the United States for said
district, as forfeited to the use of the United
States, and the same is libeled and prosecuted
in this court In the name of the United States for
condemnation for the causes in the said libel
set forth, and that said cause will stand for trial
at the courtroom in the city of Richmond, on
the 9th day Of February, 1874, when and where
all persons are warned to appear to show cause
why condemnation should not be decreed. and
tc intervene for their interests.
Dated January %, 1874.
DAVID B. PARKER,
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A NEW YORK grand jury having heard
that the sugar reiners of that city use DEL
eterious substances in preparing their
syrups, have ordered the board of health
to investigate the matter. 1t might be as
well to extend the investigation to other
articles of food and in other sections Of
the country.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-26

THE workingmen's association of New
York claim that there are $4,000 society
men out of work in that city, 10000 of
whom are foreigners; also that 10000
working girls are unemployed. The
former are independent of those who belong
to no trade organization.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-26

THE appointment of General Thomas
b. Van Buren,, late United States commis-
Toner TO the Vienna exposition, as consul
to Kanagawa, the chief sea port of Japan,
looks like vindication of that gentleman
from the charges brought against him in
connection with his management of affairs
at Vienna.
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no trade ORGANIZATION

THE currency question is now the theme
Of discussion in the Senate of the United
States. Although it reaches the pocket
of every man, yet, as there is nothing
about it which appeals to the feelings and
passions-tae debate is consequently
often heard by empty benches.
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T. O. WARDWELL,

IMPORTER, BREEDER AND SHIPPER OF
SUPERIOR DARK AND LIGHT
MISUNDERSTANDING AND
WHITE CoCHINS, AND
BANTAMS.
NORTH ANDoVER, ESSEX COUNTY,
MASSACHUSETTS.
sE- Eggs from the above varieties at So per
dozen. ia l3-d,sw,w4m
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corresponding reduction to all other points.
Tickets purchased at the above rates ARE NOT
SPECIAL OR LIMITED, but GOOD UNTIL,
USED.
This Great National Route is l25 miles short.
est all rail route from Richmond to Cincinnati.
and all points west.
SEyENTY-FIvE MILES THE SHORTEST
LINE TO PITTSBURGH.
81 HOURS FROM RICHMOND TO GIN
CINNATI.
Two Fast Daily Trains leave Washington, as
follows at a. M and TAG p. m. PULLMAN
PALACE CARS. and Magnificent Day Coaches,
run through to Cincinnati, Columbus, St. Louis
and Pittsburg WITHOUT CHANGE, and with
but one change to Chicago, Omaha, Kansas
City, Louisville, &c.
The Equipments of this Great Short Line are
OF the most modern and improved style. For
Speed. Comfort and Safety it is unrivalsd Its
Eating Houses and Hotels are owned and
operated by the Company. Meals at seasonable
hours and ample time to enjoy them. The
Scenery along this Route is unsurpassed for
grandeur and beauty.
For through tickets and information, apply
ct the company's Office 1901 corner of Twelfth
Main streets; at Richmond, Fredericksburg and
and Potomac office, corner Eighth and Rvr5
streetsA. w. CARRIERS, s26 Main street Rich.
mond, York River and Chesapeake office
Richmond, Va, and all ticket offices throuehout
the Southeast IL WAIDpop.
Southeast Passenger Agent.
1901 corner Twelfth and Main street
Richmond, Va.
l.. NJ CoLE, General Ticket Agent
S. ID. JONES, General Passenger Agent,
THOMAS r. SHARP, M. Transportation.
de 22-1m
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IRON MANUFACTURERS.
VARIETY IRON WORKS.
ESTABLISHED 1862.

JAMES d. BROWNE, MANUFACTURER OF
IRON AND WIRE RAILING.
GRATING, vERANDAHS, FIRE-PROOF
VAULT DOORS,
FLOWER VASES AND STANDS, SETTLES.
Together with every description OF iron work
for BUILDING and ORNAMENTAL. purposes
900 AsD s07 BANK SrKEET
fe 7--d&wly RICHMOND VA
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REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
---~--~~~-Os@~-~~
WILLIAM 7. BAILEY,

No. 2 ELEVENTH STREET. BETWEEN
MAIN AND BAEK,
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA,
Has on hand for sale, Estates and Farms in
every section of Virginia; handsome Dwellings
and desirable Building Lots in this city and the
town of Manchester. and beautiful Lots in Jen.
ningsvliie. my &c -dsw&wsm
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SOUTHWARK.

SOUTHERN EXPRESS-Leave Baltimore
9:l5 p. M; arrive ut Washington ll:Os D. m.
Leave Washington 1883 p. M arrive at Rich.
mond $3.50 a. m.
RICHMOND EXPRESS-Leave Baltimore at
800 p M; arrive in Richmond 400 a. m.
ACCoMMODATION-Le baltimore s.25
a. m. and 940 q. m. and 400 p m; arrive
Washington 1925 and ll;23 a. M, and 6:43 p. m
SOUTHERN MAIL-Leaye Baltimore 1910
p. m. arrive at Washington 2:s5 p. m.
EXPRESS FROM NEW YoRK-Leaye Bal
timore s:i5 p m. /; arrive at Washington 6:l3 p.
m.
FAST LINE-Leave Baltimore at 7:1O a. m. {;
arrive at Washington 1856 a. m.
EXPRESS FROM NEW YoRK-Leave Bal
timore APO a. m. arrive Washington 6:lS q. m !;
and arrives at Richmond 1:s0 p. m.
MAIL-Leave Baltimore $40 p m arrive at
Washington s:2s p. M
The 1880 p. m. Express Train arrives at Rich
mond daily.
EDMUND l.. DuBARRY, Sup't,
ED. >. YOUNG, Washington, ID. @.
General Passenger Agent,
no7 Baltimore. Md.
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Leave Cabbage Farm Saturday at d m
Arrive at st. Tammany's by rpm.
4767 From Pamplin's Depot to Walkers
Church, miles and back, three times
a week.
Leave Pamplin's Depot Monday, We'd
nesday, and Saturday at p. m;
Arrive at Walkers Church by m;
Leave Walkers Church Monday. We'd
nesday, and Saturday at l2m;
Arrive at Pampin's Depot by 2p M
476s From Salt Greek, by Pedlars Mills and
Millner's Store, to Forks OF Buffalo,
l6 miles and back twice week.
Leave Salt Creek Tuesday and Satur-
day at a m;
Arrive at Forks of Buffalo by IL a IN;
Leave Forks of Buffalo Tuesday and
Saturday at p m;
Arrive at Salt Greek by 6 IN.
4769 From Carsonville to Elk Creek, 10 miles
and back, three times week.
Leave Carsonyille Tuesday, Thursday,
and Saturday ut lOa am;
Arrive at Elk Creek by pm;
Leave Elk Greek Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday at ppm;
Arrive at Carsonville by pm.
477O From Poplar Hill, by Staffsrdsville, to
Esgleston's Springs, IA miles and back
twice q week;
Leave Poplar Hill Wednesday and
Saturday at a m;
Arrive at Egglestons Springs by II IN:
Leave Eggleston's Springs "Wednesday
and Saturday at pm;
Arrive at Poplar Hill by 6pm
A771 From Hansonville, by Hawkins Mills and
Willow Springs, to Nickollsville, Is
miles and back, twice week
Leave Hansonville Tuesday and Friday
Arrive at Nickollsyille by 70 m;
Leave Nickollsville Tuesday and Friday
Arrive at Hansonville by7pm.
4S72 From Peerysville Nv. va), by Mouth of
Bradshaw Creek Ia. o. and Head Of
Slate IN. o), to Grundy % miles and
back, once a week.
Leave Peerysville Wednesday at IL M
Arrive at Grundy Thursday by IL m;
Leave Grundy Thursday at pm;
Arrive at Peerysyille Friday by m.
Hsse EioHA sulphur SpIlhBst ny TeerySVlle
CIV. Va), to Alderson's wv. va), 20
miles and back, once a week.
Leave Sulphur Spring Tuesday at IN;
Arrive at Peerysville by o pm;
Leave Peerysville Wednesday at a m;
Arrive at Alderson's by 5pm;
Leave Aldersons Thursday at m;
Arrive at Peerysville by 5pm;
Leave Peerysville Friday at am;
Arrive at Sulphur Springs by 5p.m.
Proposals invited to end at Peerysyille,
reducing distance 80 miles.
4774 From Jetrersonvlle IN. o. to Peeryyille
wv. Va.), and back, once week.
Bidders will state distance and Propose
schedule of departures and arrivals.
4775 From Glade Springs, by Chilhowle
Springs IN. o., TO Goolsby's IN. o), and
back, once week.
Bidders will state distance and propose
schedule of departures and arrivals.
The contracts are to be executed and returned
to the Department by or before the LIST day of
June, 1874, otherwise the accepted bidder will
be considered as having failed, and the Post
may proceed to contract for the
service with other parties according to law.
For forms of proposed guarantee, and certif-
cate, and also for instructions as to the con-
ditiens to be embraced in the contract, &c., see
advertisement of September 80, 1870, and Decem.
Der LIST, 1877, inviting proposals for mail service
in Virginia, to be found at the principal post
Offices.
Bids should be sent in sealed envelopes, SUPER
scribed, Mail proposals, State of Virginia.
and addressed to the Second Assistant Post
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NoRTHwARD.
NohlIiEkN EXPRESS-Leave Richmond at
1880 p M; arrive in Washington at 4:os a. m
Leave Washington at 5's5 o. m. arrive at Bal.
timore at 7:l5 a. M
PACIFIC EXPRESS-Leave Washington at
10 p M; arrive at Baltimore at ll:6o p M
CINCINNATI EXPRESS-Leave Washing.
ton at 6;lo p. M; arrive at Baltimore at 1865 D
m.
ACCOMMODATIONS Washington sss
a. m and $3.50 p. M; arrive at Baltimore 1926 a.
IN. and $3.50 p. m,
WESTERN EXPRESS-Leave Washington
ll;ls a. m arrive at Baltimore 1:Osp M
BALTIMORE EXPRESS Leave Washington
BIB PM; arrive at Baltimore 1865 p. m.
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TRAINS TO NEW YORK.

RICHMOND EXPRESS-Leaye Leave Wash
lngton at 1:l3 p. M; arrive at New York at 1910
p. m.
FAST I4INE--Leave Richmond 1880 D. m. ::
leave Washington sos a. m. arrive New York
4:25 p IN.
WASHINGTON NIGHT EXPRESS-Leaye
Richmond at 2:4O p. M: leave Washington sOs
p. m. arrive at New York $40 a. M
As All the above trains, except Baltimore Ex-
press, Accommodation, and New York trains,
connect at Baltimore with trains on the Northern
Central Railway for the Westand North. The
2;40 p. m. Express Train leaves Richmond daily
The 1880 p. m. Express leaves daily except sun
Iau
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Oh JAILED dOxELs
RE-OPENED ON THE
EUR PEAN PLAN,
CORNER PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AND SIXTH STs
WASHINGTON, D. O.
This Hotel has been closed since April last
and has, during the past summer, undergone the
most thorough renovation. 1t has been re.
furnished with elegant Walnut Marble-Top Fur
niture, Spring Beds. Velvet and Brussels Car.
pets throughout.
The furniture and appointments have been
manufactured to order expressly for this House,
and are equal in style and durability to any
European Hotel in the country. The rooms are
arranged en- suite and single, and Will be rented
from $l.oo to $500 per day Including private
parlors.)
A spacious Ladies' and Gentleman's Dining
Room, Gentleman's Restaurant, Lunch and Re-
freshment Saloons are conveniently arranged,
where all meals will be served a Ia carte.
A liberal discount will be made to those desir.
ing to remain by the week or month.
WOODBURY. & DUREN.
no 27-sm Projectors.
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aaiLnuaps.
~ ID gE
IMPORTANT TO THE TRAVELLING
PUBLIC.

STILL FURTHER REDUCTION OF
RATES BY THE BALTIMORE AND
OHIO RAILROAD TO ALL POINTS
WEST, NORTHWEST AND
SOUTHWEST.
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BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC
RAILROAD.
NoRTHWARD.

run as follows
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G. F. JOHNSTONl
v'zz1.zl @ |
NEWS DEALER,
AND DEALER IN
8 HI E II It M u 8 4 @
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
91S Main Street,
THREE DOORS BELOW THE STATE
JOURNAL BUILDING.
Has now on hand the largest and most com.
| pete stock of
SHEET MUSIC
| to be found In the city, and is constantly re.
ceiving the latest publications all of which he
Is offering at retail for one-fourth less than
publishers prices.
MUSIC from any catalogue in the United
States or Europe ordered. and the same discount
allowed.
| Also on hand large lot of DAMAGED
MUSIC, which am selling at three. 1--WE, and
| ten cents per sheet.
The largest and greatest variety of
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
south of Baltimore, consistngIin part of
ACCORDEONS. vIOLINS. GUITARS,
| CONCERTENAS, DRUMS. FIFES,
FLUTES, BANJOS, &C..
which I an selling at less than New York
prices.
Also on hand and constantly receiving the
atest
MAGAZINES, NOVELS. NEWSPAPERS
&o., BOOKS, STATIONERY. CARD
AND STEREOSCOPI VIEWS,
FANCY ARTICLES,
PLAYING CARDS. PICTURE FRAMES.
o SC. AT LOWEST PRICES.
Call and be convinced Subscriptions re-
ceived TO all publications at publishers prices
Teachers will be allowed one-third discount on
all orders for Sheet Music.
| Orders from the country solicited and prompt.
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Call and be convinced. Subscriptions re.
ceived TO all publications at publishers prices
Teachers will be allowed one-thirti discount on
all orders for Sheet Music.
Orders from the country solicited and prompt
ly filed by return mail.
il 27--dAswtf
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DIsTRIoT COURT OF THE UNITED
ESTATES for the Eastern District of Virginia.
TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONFERENCE.-The
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T. DAVID b. PARKER,
4 ia 24--llt II. s. Marshal.
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ja 24--lCt
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-15
. HEAR VEL HEAR YELL

There appeared In several state papers Of last week.
rad from the Worthwhile MIX Pan Co. 80 called
They say A. r. Bailey has patent they also say he
has been selling patent rights when he had no patent
this aisshOOd. Also that he agreed 10 take card
Ne. out Of the papers, &C.. IL they would not prose
cute him that Is another JaisshoOd.
Now will state few facts in the case commenced
using the large milk pan In my dairy last summer and
very much annoyed with the working Of them
set myself at work To remedy the objections that or
stsd in the at bottomed pans and the corks that
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-15
Prizes for Essays on Butter Making

Mr.. Daniel W. Drake, of Belot, Wis,
President Of the Association of Manufactur.
ers aud Dealers in Creamery and Factory
Butter, makes the following offer for practi
cal essays on the manufacture and handling
Of butter in all its details, which offer is open
for competition to all For the bes, essay
$500; second best essay, 5000; third hest
essay, $3.50; fourth hest essay, 800; fifth
best essay SIS; sixth best essay, $50; five
next best, S25 each, 1926; total $1,000.
The following conditions must be observed
by all competitors
The essays must treat the subject fully
and scientifically, aud as briefly as may be
consistent with thorough consideration of
all important points. Each essay must iu-
clude plans, and be accompanied by drafts
Of milk rooms considered most desirable in
various localities, viz, where Spring wa.
ter is available where well water is used
and where neither can be obtained
Each essay must be neatly and correctly
printed in clear type before being submitted,
aud at least twelve copies furnished. All
essays must be sent to 4. p. Wells, Esq.,
secretary OF the association, Milwaukee, and
received by hun previous TO the 18th day Of
june, 1874 The relative merits of the es.
says will be decided in manner to be pre-
scribed by the association, and the prizes
paid AS soon as the decision is announced.