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BARRENNEss MADE FERTILE.

We reproduce a letter taken from the Anti-
gua Observer, which originally appeared in the
Gardeners Chronicle of the 18th April last.
II contains the experience of the Chief Gar
dener in the island of Ascension. The letter
is written by Mr.. j. @. Bell and introduced
with the following observations on the island
Ascension is situated in 50 south latitude,
is 1850 miles from the Coast of Africa, 6S5
from St. Helena, and $50 from the nearest
land. 1t is billy throughout, often very rug
ged and the whole island was described some
90 or 80 years ago as being of a naked, de-
solate character Its form is oval, u miles
by 6. A drive round the island, could such
be made, would be about 25 miles long. It's
area is about 35 SO. miles, The hills are
usually from 2 to 300 feet high, but double
peaked mountain not 100 feet lower than Tu-
outche, occupies the eastern portion of the ISL
and. Until lately it was known as an utterly
barren place, without animal life, Except tur-
tlej, a tree or even a blade Of grass, receiving
little or no rain, and having no runlet or &C.
emulation of water. England took possess
sion of it in 1915, and its Governor is always
a naval officer on the African Station supported
by 2 to 500 marines, IT'S sole inhabitants.
Now, d large quantity of water is got and
stored, poultry and other introduced birds are
pretty numerous and multiply, large pasturages
are established, fruit and vegetables are obtain
ed in considerable quantities, and several de-
scriptions of tree and shrub flourish. and are
extending. Above all, it is reported that the
barren volcanic detritus is decomposing under
the new influences, and forming fertile soil, 80
that in course of time the entire surface of the
island Except the incurabIe crags), premise to
cover itself with fertile verdure available for
the support of animal life. The object of such
a singular and p~roftless station is to secure
a military and naval sanatarium for the West
Coast Settlements. an at the same time to
protect the freedom of the seas in the narrow
part of the Atlantic. Landing is difficult, and
the island is fortified.
Mr.. Bell says
"The arborescent vegetation of the Island
(Ascension) was confined to a very small limit
when | first entered on the duties of gardener
there, and the water supply was exceedingly
small, although clouds charged with vapour and
ana dense togs were continually passing over
the mountain :; indeed it was no uncommon
occurrence to see the mountain peak above the
clouds, the. clouds cruising beneath the feet of
man at an elevation of $500 feet above the
sea, The mountain is quite a. sugarloaf, with
al mile base, and is only s feet broad on its
highest peak-the clouds and fogs hence pass
over leaving no. moisture. in their wake, be-.
, 1874-07-18

RAINFALL in Christiansted from IIth-17th
July, as measured by DR.. Neumann for the Me-
Psychological Institution, Copenhagen, in a gage
furnished him for that purpose.
The measure is given in millimetres, one MILL
metre equal to .03937 inch, or in vulgar fraction
about 1-25 of an English inch, The water is
measured every morning at 8 o'clock.
, 1874-07-18

The "AVIS"
Is PUBLISHED
EVERY WEDNESDAY, AND SATURDAY.
Table of the Fall Of Rain from
the 9Th to the 18th of
July 1874.
Christiansted. Frederiksted. Kingshill.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13
from Gilman.

MARCH o Wlater aud suow threat ;
ened to leave Us the fore part Of last
week. 1t has, however, with IT'S usual
ickIeness, been roconsileriug Tor the
last few days.
Stop aud drink at Maxs,ol's new
well, which is twenty.iour fec, deep aud
where soft water of sparkling purity
sushes from a gravel strata.
On the 18th ult NJ. R,b.ou
.noyed pair Of blcksml,h's bellows
into Gilman on section -, which are
ieagnci 10 out.blow Barioa Jeasca's
creature Of iea'hern lungs
Notwithstanding tho fall 10 the
price Of wood at Ryor Fl,ls, the wood.
man axe continue, 20 swing with a
mos; aaec.ioaA,a ooasyra for the veal
y voc Of the Kiaa,cliaaisIiacs who
NAY Be- cAli.d 70 bl,yo with another
winter.
Nils uansf,s cam, near losin. ri.
firm, which III l,'i.o STAT, coa,-a,,
L hyinS b,ea sold 4, a,ere,t due.
The c,aso i said u aa r,ph,el con
laase IL tha q t'era'a ip...s,.3.,,,v
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oGrom GrimbeHe.

Unci. Franklin Uas eyes ay1 a
good deal better
Preston 4 Son keep q small stock
Of groceries an notions on hand.
No exeitemen; IS yet 10 regard to
town officers to be elected this spria I.
-Hlo 5 srist mill is busy nearly all
the tine, aud IS tarains cut the first
quality Of -four
Installation Of the Oicess Of the
TrimbeIle Grange took place last Tues.
LAY night, March 10Th.
Considerable snow fell Friday
night and Saturday which the wind lm.
ueiiately dritte ia,O huge drifts.
0:i3 & Son iate1 putting in a good
stock Of dry go,'s and groceries as
5000 IS the spri- aather gets settled.
They have consiI lie cord wood for
next winter trade
King & Prcs.2a have lot Of good
Eastwood saw.Iog3 "a hand which they
intend to saw up as soon as the spring
freshets come. They are busy in the
grist mill aud turn cut a good quality
Of -four.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

The South Bead, (Iod) Bas'aas,
Mirror in speaking Of the schools Of
that place, pays our former townsman
aid Preceptor the following conph.
nent:
Prof y WilcoE, Principal of tho
High Senool, ia showing Us wh4t III
knows ab1l, teaching, has also danon
striied the marked ability which Ii,
possesses io hi. profession aul th.
wonderful tact which has at,amplishe
such results IN So brief a period. l.
addition 70 his sl.ce.s IN this direction
he has those charming qualities ii
mind and heart which make him Toe
friend Of ercrY puTi! as vel as ,bc com
petent educator.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

The contract for carrying the mail
from this place to Spring Valley, RIA
New CentervillA aud Martel. commeuc
ing July lst 1874. aud ending June
3Oth, 1915, has been awarded to C..
w Ensign Of this village.
Our friends in that part Of the coun
t. will then be supplied with the JovR
NAL FRESH from the press.
We are pleased TO notice other i'm.
provements under the new arrange.
mOnts, aud hope to see still more of
similar character when another gear
CONES round.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13
Grom HresfeH.
summers.

james Ottm4n has returned from
the pinerY.
Miss Hall, Of Northfeld, MINI,
is here, visiting h9r friends.
The Thespians are making preper.
ations to play "7He Hidden HIM d..
Prof Cady was here last week
visiting the public school. 1t will close
uezt week.
Charlie Wilson Is putting new
shelves into the building he now ocou.
pies, and otherwise improving appear.
auces.
Joshua Weeks has returned from
Minneapolis, where he has been at.
tending Commercial College this win,
ter. fl.-
--Leavitt's new wood saving ma.
chine came 10 town last Monday it
cast vicious look at the wood piles
about.
"A party Of Prescott people were IN
attendance at the Concert Of the Mu.
steal Association at River Falls, Oh
Thursday last.
Elisha Brooks was IN town last
week. He has abandoned New York,
we are Informed, and will locate at
Hastings IN the jewerly business.
The Hudson stage left last Satur.
day morning and did not return until
Monday night The driver made the
last part Of the trip on horseback. hav-
ing left one horse aud the stage in
charge Of drift near tho residence OF
David Rollins.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

Omitting dates anl name we ven
ture to publish the following extract
from a private letter received this week
Ems. JouRNAL-I have been with.
out your paper for nearly two wegks.
| am lost without It; please to renew
it.
Thought could not afford to take
both county papers, aud my reason for
keeping the "HerukE was on account
IF its being the Official paper Of the
% Inty, But ! want to hear from
he Falls, AMI to hear what HOMER
has to say"
We are glad to learn that our friend
is anxious 70 haar from the, ellis -
since it is nov ore Of the most flourish.
ing villages it the Northwest aud we
assure him that he IS not alone. Such
kindly greetings are received almost
daily an We duly appraciata them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

Town meeting s expcctei nex' month
We know Of no issue ia this town over
which there is likely 70 be any excite
meui, except in the election Of over
seers Of highways
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

the children. Mr. James A. Canning
aud wife have just suffered the bereage.
ment Of lovely little girl of thres
snmmers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

Aud still they come New names
are constantly bein. adie to our list
by those in this vicinity sho desire to
make their friends At distla,5 better
acquainted with the prospects Of our
rapidly growing town.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13
A. MORSE.

There are now 10 j tdss Fosters mill
yard the largest lot Of oak, butternut
and bass wood logs, ever brought iato
this village in any one year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

n p HIugens, well known in Nartel.
Of which town he is a resident, will
graduate at Ann Arbor, Mich, with
the close Of tho present term, in this
month. lie designs to hang out a shin
gle in River Falls, the first week in
April, as an attorney at law Aud still
they come.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

Our Legislature seems to be trying
to out.wlnd Congress. We trust, how.
ever, that it will adjourn before town
meeting
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

Three nice lots for residences, for
sale on Fourth street.
Inquire Of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

A new stock Of Hats Of the latest
styles just received at VIM. Sander
sons.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

VIM. Pulk and Wallace Crownhart,
Of Salem, were interviewing persons in
this town last Tuesday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

The recent heavy snow-storm seems
to have been very extensive, and rail-
roads we're blockaded tar aud near.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

Jay Loucks has bought lot on which
he designs soon TO erect a dwelling
house, uear the present residence of j.
Watson. 1t Is therefore evident that
our bachelor friend begins to think
about "mufirs aud coffee for two !"
ayes, have doae with your doubts aud de-
laying
With a sonl 50 adapted to mingle.
No wonder the neighbors are saying
It's singular Jay should be single"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

Capt. Saunders IS in very feeble
health; he has been in precarious
condition for se7eral days past.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

l.. Buckmaster and son, Of IIartland,
made US a call one day last week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

f. J. Bmhyte and wife returned
from their bridal tour last Monday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

Frank Gibson, Of Ellsworth, made
this place a professional yisi, few days
since.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

II. A, Wilson and James Hughes
were in town last Tuesday
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

A MiIlers' Convention was held at
Hudson last wednesday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13
WOOD Wanted

Fifty cords # mixed wood wanted
immediately, al the residence of A.
j. Hotchkiss, for which the under
signed will pay 81 80 for Eastwood;
81, rs for oak, and $500 for maple,
all to be body, or straight wood.
The pay to be in goods at cash prices,
at Burhyte's store in the village Of
River Falls.
GEORGE PARTRIDGE,
"A. j. HoTcHKIss,
River Falls, Feb. IS, 1874;
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

Our mails have been very irregular
for a week past
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

Eau Gala has furnished US more
than its usual amount Of pine lumber
this winter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

Rams Angel will build hue graz.
airy early this spring.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

For $500 you can buy one hun
dred and fifty acres of land with
some improvements, a good yoke of
oxen, wagon, pillow and drag
This property is located near
Beldenville.
inquire Of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

Our appetite is sharpening for new
sugar.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

Cascade Avenue, above all Others, is
destined to be the most attractive street
IN this village For nearIya mile it is
six rods wide, aud on either side, there
is not single lot to which there are
insupcrahle, or even serious objections
for residence. We are proud Of Gus,
Gale Yes, thanks for Cascade, and
may future generations rise up to call
those blessed who conceived it, aud
whose diligeat hands have thus far
preserved it from dcsecra,ion II will
yet be the seat Of the finest residences
in this villge, interspcrsed, 10 doubt,
with some business blocks that would
aiorn q city. The Normal School build
ing will be Que Of its attractive fea.
lures.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

Towm and GALLEY.

Weather fine again.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13
Tenchers., EnstItutc.

A Teachers Institu'e will be held ut
he village Of New Richmond, com.
nencing Monday, March 10th, 1874,
under The supervision Of Prof. Albert
Salisbury. Teachers are required to be
in attendance Monday afternoon for the
purpose Of organization.
The regular institute work will begin
Tuesday moroing, AZ Q o'clock, and con ).
tiune four days
Half the tiiuo will DO devoted to class
work, aud the remainder to short Ice.
lures, discussions and general exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-12
Boston HIDE and Leather Market.
Friday, Jan. 9.


Shoe manufacturers are cutting up the leather
which has been bought the past fortnight, and, as
the market for goods has not yet opened, they are
NOT driving work. but rather doing as little as pos
sble in the way of production. This naturally
leaves the leather market little more quiet, and
there has not been very brisk demand for the
past three days. Sole leather. however, has been
fairly inquired for, and prices firm, with
overstock on the market. Rough leather has been
taken to a moderate extent, and the best tannages
in limited supply, while there is large stock
of any lgrade. Finished calf skins continue to be
in fair demand, and there is material change
either in finished or rough skins. The market for
finished leather remains firm, and wax, kip and
grain are in steady but moderate request. Split is
inquired for but buyers expect to purchase at low
figures. The hide market Is firm, but there have
been but limited transactions in this market, and
the sales have been mainly limited to Western.
We quote Buenos Ayres and Rio Grande sole at
5sa2sc for middle and heavy weights light do at 20
a27c; good damaSed, 23a25: Orinoco middle, %
a27c; do light 25a26c heavy aia26; good damaged,
2ia24e; buffalo, 3ia25c; oak sole, 30a40c; Rough
hemlock, light, 2sas2c; do do heavy, 27a2ac rough
oak, 30aY3c: rough calf, 60a65; Rio Grande and
Buenos Ayres wax, heavy and medium, 22a23c,
six months; do Western and slaughter, medium
and heavy, 20a2llsc; do do light, l9a2lc; light
grain, l6al9c; heavy, 2la23c; splits, Rio Grande
and Buenos Ayres, 3sas5c; Western and dry hides,
2Sa3lc; finished Gal alins. i5al %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-12
Boston Wool Market.

FRIDAY, Jan. 3.
The total sales for the week comprise a25 900 lbs
OF domestic and California, and 5000 Ms foreign
making total OF go 900 lbs, against lbs for the
corresponding period of last year
Buyers have not been numerous since the LIST
OF January, and with the exception of California
the sales have been In small lots, and mainly to
those manufacturers who supply Themselves from
week to week. Many of the larger mills have
months stock, and after the unusually large sales
OF the last six week of the year, trade is likely to
rule quiet. Manufactured goods are not active
cost of WOOL The clothing trade who are the
largest purchasers of cloths, have fair stock of
goods carried over from last season, and they are
not likely 70 be large purchasers OF cloths early in
season. The stock OF wool in the various markets
is larger perhaps than many supposed, but it must
not forgotten there sa much larger portion OF the
clip at the seabord now than there was at the same
date last year. and 1t is safe to say that the available
supply OF domestic Is much less than year age.
We give below the principal sales OF the week
Domestic Fieece-20.0OO lbs Michigan at 46a49c;
TO- 900 ID xxx at 624c; 90 600 bs fleece on private.
terms; 300 lbs Michigan at 53hc; 1900 lbs do at
5lc 5000 MS do at soc; 5000 lbs do at SIC; 900 Ms
Ohio at 55c 1000 lbs do at 55c 5000 lbs do unwashed
at i0c; 5000 Ms do at IS; 10000 lbs Western on pr.
vate terms; 5000 lbs Ohio at 50a53c; zoos Ms un
washed at ETC; 400. 900 lbs Ohio on private terms
Combing-ll 900 lbs unwashed at 45c; $50 900 IL,
washed at 57ac; 1900 lbs do at soc; 1000 Ms do at
81. 5000 lbs Kentucky at &C., 5000 lbs at 55a5Sc
Tub and ScOured-3OO0 lbs secured at 6Oa73c;
25O0 TBS low do at i2c; 1900 lbs tub at 57Isc.
Pued-7000 lbs super at 53c; 1000 lbs sorts on pri.
vate terms; 6000 lbs California at 37hc; 25 600 lbs
super at 42a5lc 5000 lbs extra at 30c $500 lbs super
at 4Sc; 1000 MS super and extra at 45a55c; 20 900
lbs super at 45a52o 1900 lbs Nos at IS lse 40 O6o ns
super and extra at 4sa55c; 5000 lbs low at 29c 1000
lbs super at JOc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-12
Boston Dry Goods Market.
FRIDAY Ian q

MDAAs Jan.
The volume of trade. since the opening of the
year has been light, and brisk trade cannot be ex
pected until the heavy purchases made early in
december shall be distributed. The unsea sonabl.
weather has doubtless affected the sales of iobpers
ana trade in all departments OF Dry Goods ha- ;,
oeen unusually light. The production of cotton
fabrics Is less than at this time last year. and while
lhere Is not much prospect OF general advance
prices are likely to rule Grm.
The demand for Brown Cottons has been Ijyht
and limited to such brands as jobbers happen to
have in light supply.
Rleaehed COtlons remain quiet and there has
been no general demand Tor these goods from first
hands. " ~
Cotton Flannels have been taken in small lots as
they were required by jobbers to al orders or
wanted to piece out assortments but the trade for
this season is over.
Corset Jeans maintain steady prices, but the
sales, as usual at this season, have been small
Sleslas and Cambrcs are quiet, and there is YER
little demand except for small quantities
stripes remain quiet, and the demand for any
style or description has been light
Small lots Or Ticks of certain brands have been
in request but the aggregate of sales is small
DENNIS and CottOnades of low and medium
grades have ruled firm, and there has been a light
demand, but no general activity.
Fresh styles of Prints in dark or Medium color
ings are in light supply, and there has been some
demand for small lots, which have commanded
full prices.
lu ginghams there has been comparatively little
done, and the aggregate OF sales for the week has
been small.
WoCllens continue depressed and the demand
mas been light. The clothing trade generally have
been moderate stock of goods carried over from
last seuson, and their purchase of cloths has been
only to moderate extent. Cheap woollens are in
excessive supply, and even low prices fail to tempt
buyers.
Carpets are quiet, and the demand from first
hands thus far has been small.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-12
FOR EIGN.

Madrid, 10. In Transigente an insurrrec-
ton broke out in Barcelona on the afternoon
of Thursday, and barricades were erected in
the suburbs by the insurgents. Fort Mont
Jai opened fire on the city.
Paris, 10. The members of the Cabinet
agreed to accept the passage of the resolu-
ton on Monday to Immediately resume the
discussion of the bill for the appointment of
mayors as vote Of confidence in the govern
ment.
London, 10. Detectives inform the London
agent of the Associated Press, that Henry w.
Genet, fugitive from justice, from New York,
was seen in Belfast, Ireland, yesterday, and
say he was not arrested because his offence
does not come under the extradition treaty.
Bayonne, 10. 1t is reported that the Carl
lists have captured Portugalete, and opened a
heavy cannonade on Bilb0a.
Dispatches from Madrid report the Serrano
will not convoke the cortes for twelve
month. He will bend all his energies to the
i suppression of insurrecti0n and the tranquil
ization Of the country, and not until these
tasks are accomplished will he summon the
legislature.
Ger eral Moriones has commenced opera
tions against the Carlists on the line Of the
river Ebro.
Berlin, II. In the election for members OF
the Rsichstag yesterday, the Danish party
| carried all districts in North Schlezweig, in
which they were successful at the last and
! previous elections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-12
Nallomell EoraI Menus.

Alta special meeting of tie City Council
on Friday evening, the resignation of o. w.
Sims, city marshal, was promptly accepted
and in convention of both branches, Benja-
min Fowles was elected to fill the vacancy.
At about seven o'clock Friday evening an
alarm was sounded by our bells, calling the
people to view the magnificent moving piano.
rama free for all-the breaking up of the ice
in the Kennebec. After moving down to the
point half mile below the city, the mass
stopped, leaving an irregular Jam of ice, logs,
vessels, &c, from above the bridge piers to
the "Hook, where it continues to "stick" at
the present writing Saturday afternoon).
The continued rain and warm weather threat
en- to clear the river entirely, and nothing but
sudden "cold snap will save the ice bust
ness on the Kennebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-12
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

keene, 10. Mrs Frederick Robinson,
visiting in keene, with her husband last eve
ming, took poison from bottle which she
mistook for one containing medicine, and
died before medical aid could be procured.
Mr.. John Dodge of NARROW, committed
suicide yesterday by hanging. He was a
representative of the town in the legislature
of 1872. He had for some time shown signs
of insanity.
Nashua, IL. a fire occurred at o'clock
this morning, destroying the old bakery,
owned by the Smith heirs. Loss 5000; in
sured for $1,000 in the Royal Liverpool, and
$1,000 in the Pennsylvania of Philadelphia.
1t also burnt the pickle house and office of
Geo. II. Whitney, machinist, who also loses
heavily on patterns, on which there is no in
surance. Whitneys buildings were insured
5000, in six different companies.