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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23
MURDER LAST NIGHT.
A civil Rights Negro Ku-Kluxes a
JOlOred Brother.

lOtOEcu hhOtnoNs
Murder stalked abroad by the light Of
the moon on Beal street last night. AT
the Senate saloon, kept by a negro
named Moody, Dan Mccain was taking
drink with some friends, when Isham
Henderson walked in, and, as the tale
goes, struck Mccain over the head with
cane. A scufle ensued, during which
Henderson drew dirk and commenced
to carve Mccain in scientific manner.
One thrust of the dirk passed in at the
back above the hip and penetrated into
the kidneys, another went deep into the
lungs, while third split his left breast
open and severed the heart in twain.
Mccain fell dead without uttering a
word after the first stab had been in
flicted. Three OF the wounds we're NOR
tai. Henderson is a desperate, and had
made several assaults on Mccain pre-
viously. The row was about woman,
and the fend jealousy instigated Hen
derson to commit the bloody deed.
When McCann fell dead Henderson fled
from the saloon, and proceeded to his
dwelling near James Park, where he re-
NAMED few minutes, then he left for
parts unknown, and up to two O o'clock
to-day had not been arrested.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23
NEW YORK.
The vao Arnim DinicuIty-Hfgh way
RObbery-SailiDg of Steamers De
lRyed.

The Wa Arnim DInicuIty-HiRh way
RObbery-sailiDg of Steamers De-
layed.
NEW York, November 23.-European
mail advices report that all Of Won Ar
MINI letters which involved him in the
present difficulties were addressed to the
German Ambassador at Paris, and rot to
Count Arnim personally, and that all OF
them are registered in the books of the
embassy. But it appears that there was
division of the letters, portion oil
them now withheld by Count Arnim be-
ing registered in his own handwriting,
and not by the usual clerk, and they are
registered in series, without following
dates, as if they had been kept out of the
ordinary correspondence for time and
then registered in Jumps by the Ambas-
sador himself. This fact would indicate
belief in Count Arnim's mind at that
time that the letters were not his private
property and could not be regarded as
such.
A man giving his name as Michael G..
Norton was arrested yesterday in Jersey
City in his laboratory, which supplied
dies Of the American silver coin and q
furnace for melting metals.
Two highway robberies we're com
mitted Saturday night in the principal
streets Of Brainsrd. T. Norris was
knocked down on the corner of Fifth
avenue and Fortieth street aud robbed
Of money and checks to the amount of
$500. Another gentleman was SINH
larly treated on Eleventh avenue and
robbed Of a watch and chain. One
arrest, but no Identification.
The steamships City of London and
Ethiopia, which should have sailed Sat
urday noon, were detained until Sunday
afternoon. The delay was caused by the
Longshoremen's strike, the new men be-
ing unable to complete the loading in
time
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23
Book Notice.

The Phantom of the Forest. Tale Of the
Dark and Bloody Ground. by Emerson Ben
nett. Published by Claxton, Remson q
street. Philadelphia, Pennss lvania.
The above is one of Benefits most
thrilling and sensational novels. The
story is full of interesting incidents,
which carry the reader forward until the
conclusion is reached. The plot is very
good, and the tale is told with remarka-
BILE skill, which creates a desire in the
mind of the reader to follow the hero
and heroine until the conclusion of the
last chapter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

lief that the Appeal could have no
enemies in a community for whose good
il is so constantly laboring. Seeing the
force Of my friends suggestion, | re-
Trained from bringing the matter before
the Teachers Association. as | had
intended doing; and, having requested
that it should not be promulgated, l sup
posed my wishes had been respected
until l saw the article in your paper.
/ am confident that no person asso-
ciated with the Appeal was cognizant OF
my proposed compliment
BY publishing the above you will OBJ
lige Yours, very respectfully,
CHAs. h. COLLIER.
November %, 1874.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23
A FURIOUS ORGAN.

The New York Republic, started as an
organ for the administration, is more
properly Southern outrage gazette. 1t
is fully equal in style and CHASTITY de-
scriptions OF real or imaginary crime to
the Police Gazette wanting only the
coarse wood cuts. An article of more
than a column is devoted to an act pre-
posed by the last Legislature of Texas
which simply provides that persons con-
victed of misdemeanors may be sent to
a work.house or hired out at any public
or private work until the fine is paid.
The Republic sees in this peonage sys-
tenn intended to bring the negro back
into a condition near akin to the slavery
that existed before the war. The editor
gravely asserts that this law was not in
tended for white men, but to bring the
negro back under the domination of his
former master. The extracts from the
law as published do not reveal any spe-
cial enormity. 1t gives justices OF the
peace power to put persons convicted
of misdemeanors to work instead
remanding them,to prison at an expense
to the public. In other words, violators
of the law are to be made to earn some
thing toward defraying the expense Of
criminal prosecutions. But the Repub-
lie sees this as slavery under another
name, and goes back to digging up the
bones of Union soldiers, who fell that the
negro might be free. The people Of this
country have heard so much ofthat heroic
stuff from those who never hurt anybody
or were in any danger during the var
that it falls rather stale. The passions
and prejudices raised by the war have
subsidized, and no paper or politician
dealing solely in dead issues can long
stand before the march Of liberal ideas
and the return of sober second thought.
II happens that the Republic has only a
small circulation, and but little inhu-
ence North or South.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23
RAILROAD Accident.

ELIZABETH, N. j., November 2o.-At
$50 a. m. the train from New York ran
into a coal train of the Central railroad
at the Broad street crossing in Elizabeth
and cut through the train, demolishing
three cars, wrecking the mail car and
collided with the locomotive of the Phil
adelpbia express train. No person was
injured. All the trains we're delayed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23
A Proposed Compliment Was Mis-
construed.

To the Editor Of the Ledger;
DRAR SRI read with regret the
Islander upon the Appeal published in
Saturdays LEDGER over the signature
Inquirer" II is proper for me 10 give
a brief explanation Of its origin.
The Appeal editorial Of last Sunday
weef was 80 complimentary to the
teacbers, so unlike what frequently
caches fhem from other sources. that,
acting upon the impulse Of the moment,
I proposed 70 present the editors with
eome article Of 5aiue suitably engraved
w;tb he names Of the teachers who
should contribute toward il ! suggested
this 70 two Of the principals. one Of
whom was prompt 70 show ne that such
action on our part might be used against
he Appeal By Is enenies- Tbs view
h.i been obscursd iron ne By ny be-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23
Thursday, December 81, 1874,

at the southwest csrner of Main and Madison
streets in the city of Memphis, Tennessee,
sell at public auction. to the highest bidder,
for cash, the following real estate. to-wit: A
lot in South Memphis. being lot in block 80,
fronts on the west side of Main street 800 feet,
and runs back between parallel lines 100 feet,
and is bounded on the north by Huling street,
on the south by TrezevaRt street, on the west
By lots 6 and 8. and on the east by Main street.
Equity of redemption especially waived. and
title believed to Be good, though sell only as
Trustee. JAMES p. WOOD, Trustee:
Patterson & LOWE, Attorneys. RIOS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

ONE of the commissioners of the
Freedmen's Bank states that it will re-
quire 100000 to enable them to declare
a dividend of twenty per cent, aud they
have collected thus far $4,000. The
failure of this bank and all its Southern
branches is phase Of the Southern
outrage business which takes up very
little space in the Radical papers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23
NOTICE.

stu on Handi oysters, Fish ana
Camel
As have taken the agency for h.
Edwards Norfolk oysters, ! will say that
/ will guarantee to sell the best, and at
the lowest prices. As have given up
my old stand / will thank all my old
customers and friends to give me call
at my new stand, No. 298 Second street,
between Madison and Monroe.
j. d. EDWARDS,
Agent for II. Edwards, Norfolk, Va.
ST.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23
Trustees Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF A CERTAIN TRUST
ID deed made on the 9th day of August. 1872,
certain indebtedness therein mentioned,
which trust is of record in the Registers office
of Shelby coup ty, Tennessee. in Record Book
No. IS. page 545, to which reference is made,
/ will on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

TpK Republicans in the Fourth Con.
gressonal district Of this State announce
that no Democrat shall walk over the
track this time. They number about
1000 out of $4,000 votes. A Democratic
convention would seem to be a party ne
cessity.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

PRESIDENT GRANT has no idea Of in
terfering in the Arkansas affair. He
says Congress meets soon, and if neces-
sary can take some action. Meanwhile
Smith is supposed TO sleep in some barn.
Fortunately for his toes, the weather is
unite mild.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23
DIRECTORS.
LEGAL.


DY VIRTUE OF A CERTAIN TRUST
ID deed made on the 9th day of June, 1850.
by D. @. Gross. to me as Trustee TO secure GER
tain indebtedness therein mentioned. which
Shelby county. Tenn, in Record Book No. AZ.
page $40, to which reference is made, l will on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

CHATTANOOGA is a city o! refuge unto
the carpet Dagger. 1t is still Republican.
At the election for Mayor on the 18th
instant James, a Republican, was sue
cessful by a majority Of 2l7, gain of 10
over Maynard's vote,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

$40 to S1000-Invested IN stocks and
gold pays 200 per cent. month. Send
for particulars. Tumbridge & Co., bank
ers, Wall street, N. Y. S6dtw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

LYLE & SHIELDS are receiving liberal
consignments Of choice Louisiana
oranges, which they are selling very rea'
sonable, both at Wholesale retail. 70
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

VoLTAIRE VoLNEY SMITH has not yet
answered at roll-call. BE is the absent
mindest Governor, as DIR. r. L. c. White
of the Lebanon Herald would putt, that
ever turned up in Arkansas.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23
$ = 3 o, 90 o o

5000 CASH GIFTS. aggregating.. i O(
PRICE OF TICKETS:
Whole Tickets, $40; Half Tickets, IS; Quar-
ter Tickets. so so; Eleven Tickets, 500.
For Tickets. Circulars, etc., address.
HENRY v. MOORE, Sec'y, Norfolk. Va.
JOk ~ LOCKE
will give full particulars. go Main street,
Room 4. upstairs. 70 Heod&wS8-4l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23
River kilograms.

CAIRO, November 23.-Arrived-St.
Luke, Vicksburg, am; Oriole, st.
Louis, am; St. Genevieve. Memphis,
10 am. DepArted-City Of Quincy,
New Orleans, 5 am. Clear and cold.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

WASHINGTON, November %. = For
Tennessee anG the Ohio valley colder
and partly cloudy weather, with north or
west winds, rising barometer and rain
during the day in the Ohio valley.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

SIoNs executed in every variety, neat
cheap and durable, by Hook Il LaGrill,
1926 Second street. 1T
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

SCHOOL books, embracing every book
now in use at either public or private
schools in the city. eau be fosBd 81
Mansford's, corner Second aud Monroe.
III
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

1000 coacoanuts and shipment OF
extra Malaga grapes received by Lytle
& Shields. "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

CALCIMISISG reduced to science and
executed cheap by Hook & LaGrill, 326
Second street. 1T
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

STRANGERS, 90 to Willeu's, 81 Adams
street. 60-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

BEN BUTLER is so absorbed with the
practice Of his profession that he is rap
idly losing his relish for politics.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

MADAME BULLocK's Mansion House,
Main, near Union, is the place to get
oysters. 6oI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

OYSTERS, cigars, drinks, at Madame
Bullock 5, 1913 Main, near Union. 65t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

PIANOS for rent or sale at very low
prices. AMEs, BEATTIE d Co.,
AT 1896 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

The knoxville Chronicle predicts that
Governor John c. Brown will be elected
to the United States Senate.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

MOystOn's beautiful re-
touched and FURNISHED pho
tOgraphs. - per dozen, at
Star Gallery, 249 Main street.
AL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

FRESH oysters and lake fish received
daily at s. Clements, 92 Beal st. 81
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Tuscumbia, Alabama, Half De-
strOyed Yesterday Evening.
Twelve Persons Killed and Many
Wounded.
A d idge Destroyed and a Train In
the Chasm.
An A ppeaI From the Mayor I'm Be
half of the Sufferers.
TusouNBIA. ALA. /. November q, 1874,

TuscUMBIA. ALA. November %. 1874.
To the Mayor:
Nearly half our town is in ruins,
twelve persons killed aud many wounded.
A large number of families are entirely
destitute. The tornado came from the
southwest, passing northeast. Unless
immediate aid can be extended to us
m UGH suffering will be the result We
appeal to the charity OF Christian pub
lie in behalf OF the unfortunate.
H. F. NEwsoM
Mayor Of Tuscumbia.
NASHVILLE, November 23.-The fol-
lowing particulars of the disastrous
storm at Tuscumbia, Alabama, has just
been received: A terrible storm here
last evening, about six clock, destroyed
a third of the residences. Twelve per-
sons we're killed, and many others in
jured. Mrs. VIM. Winston, the mother
of the late Ex-Governor Winston; the
wife and two children of Hon. j. B.
Moore, Senator from this district +, D.
Hodgkins, Esq, editor of the Chronicle,
and his wife and four children, were
killed The Catholic church, DiShler
Female Institute, recently finished;
many of the finest residences, both ofthe
Touring mills, and the most substantial
brick dwellings in the town, we're de-
stroyed. Many poor families are without
homes.
A bridge on the Memphis and Charles
ton railroad, near the town, was de-
stroyed. The eastern bound train was
precipitated into Spring creek, fortu-
nately killing no one; the engineer was
badly burned. 1t will be several days
before trains will run through.
The Mayor appeals to Huntsville,
Louisville, Nashville and Memphis and
adjoining towns.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23
NOTICE.
Notice to Shippers.

u,,ai anfH5s AID CHARLESTON Rsueo.n. :,
- s.hrsis' I'M, November ls, ls7f.
IN AND AFTER THE 80 INSTANT nm
.sssno uses 81 this Company III s. s51.
fsieht ~ ~ = . o eleek Pm. each day. and No.
Z. II. BUTTON, Aren't
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

CABANAS cigars, 5 cents each
Il. Esch, 27O I'd st., opp. Court Square.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

Go to the Mansion House, 1888 Main
for oysters, drinks and cigars. 651
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

PianOsi OrgansI The best
and cheapest al HOIIeE-
berg's," 204 Main street. LOT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

FLowERs.-Hyacinths, tulips, bouquets,
plants, etc., at Craigs, S79 Main street.
100
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23
To the Holders of Tickets To the
Grand GIFT Concert of tue Masonic
Keller Association of Norfolk, Wa.
OFFICE OF THE MASONIC RELIEP)
ASSOCIATION OF NORFoLE. VA, :
NORFOLK, November IS, 1874. J

ASSOCIATION OF NoRFoLE. Va.
NoRFoLK. November IS. 1874
The Board of Directors of this Associa-
ton, feeling assured that the patrons of
their enterprise and the public generally
are satisfied that in its management the
interests of all concerned will be strictly
guarded with honestly and fairness; and
relying upon the belief that all who have
aided US in our effort to complete the
Masonic Temple in this city. are willing
to rely upon our judgement as to the ex-
pediency of another postponement for a
rev days, notwithstanding our announce.
ment that the Concert would positively
be given on the 18th inst, have decided
that short delay will be more satisfsc-
tory to all holders of tickets than to have
partial drawing on Thursday next
The following reasons have induced us
to this action:
First-While our receipts have been
large, they have not been Of sufficient
amount to enable US to give full draw
ing.
Second-A drawing on the 18th inst
would not yield enough to accomplish
the object for which our Association was
organized and chartered; and,
Third-The encouragement which we
have received convinces us that in forty
days more we shall, without any failure,
give drawing which in its results will
be acceptable to all our friends.
We have therefore fixed upon
Tuesday, December goth.
as the day when the Concert and dis
tribution will take place, whether all the
tickets are sold or not, or the money will
be refunded upon application and pre-
sentation Of the tickets at the Agency
where purchased.
By order Of the Board of Directors,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

LADIES restaurant, Mansion House.
s33 Main, near Union. est
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23
LAST CHANCE

Authorized by Act Of the Virginia Legisla-
ture lpassed March 8. 1879.
10000 TICK ETS-6OOO CASH GIFTS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

EASTERN buckwheat -four and cult
waited cranberries just received by Lyle
4 Shields. 70
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OYSTERS, shell, stew, fry or any
style, at Felix's, 292 Front 81 At
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

THE
BANK OF COMMERCE,
MEMPHIS, TENN.
Cash Capital, $3.50, 900.

JOHN It. FARGASpN, President
JOHN OVERTON, Jr., V. President
r. A. PARKER, 8: Cashier
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23
PUBLIC LEDGER.

Nh. 10 LOCKE has taken charge of the city
circulation of tho LEDGER. The public can
rely upon him for its prompt and regular de-
livery.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

PLAY billiards at willett's.
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KAHN q FREIBERe,

Look at eur black alpacas at
10 cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23

~ slyls labIss a wiIIsIl'a
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oonoERr.
DEC. 90.
Second and Last Grand Gift Concert
IN AID OF THE
Masonic Relief Association
OF NORFOLK, VA.

DAY POSITIVELY FIXED
TUESDAY, goth OF DECEMBER.
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No. 90 Madison Street.
OFFICERS.
BoARD OF DIREtTORs.

- Takes Fire and Marine risks. Dwelling
Houses and isolated Country Stores
especially solicited. 6S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-23
INSURANCE.

Have Removed to OfIlce Formerly
Occupied by DeSOtO Bank,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1874-05-13
Allegheny Valley Rail Road.

ON AND after Monday Feb. 2. Trains
" will run as follows-( Philadelphia
Tmcl:
Trains leave Oil City for Pittsburgh at
2;l5 p. m. Z: 45 a. m. arriving at Pittsburgh
at 1905. and 300 p. III.
Brady's Bend Accommodation leaves
Oil City at b:l2 p. m. arriving at Brady's
Bend at 9:35 p. m.
Trains leave Pittsburgh for Oil City at
7:20 a. m. and 3;20 p. m, arriving in Oil
CITY at 1888 and 9:45 p, M.
Oil City accommodation leaves Bradv's
Bend at 6:50 a. IN. arriving in Oil City at
l2:05 p. m.
Trains leave Oil City for Buffalo at 2:45
p. m. $50 a. m. and 9:l0 a. m, arriving in
Buffalo at S:55 p. m. l.: 10 IN. and 7:25 D. m
Il aims leave Buffalo for Oil City at sos
p. m. and 1925 p. IN. arriving at Oil City at
2:lO p. m. and 500 p. m.
All trains given above run through from
Pittsburgh to Buffalo and return, without
change of cars. Trains run on Philadel-
phia time, which is 20 minutes faster than
Pittsburgh time. The time at Buffalo is
l.. 3. & NJ. 8 Ry time which is 2S minutes
slower than Philadelphia time.
At Red Bank Junction this road con-
with the Eas tern Extension which runs to
Brookviile, leaving Red Bank at ll:45 a. IN.
and 1850 a. m. arriving in Brookville at
2;30 and 1910 p. m.
Tho train leaving Red Bank at11:45 p. m.
arrives at keynoldsville at 3:46 p. m.
J. j. LAWRENCE,
t. NJ. KING, Gen'l. Sup't.
Asst Sup't.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1874-05-13
THE lRoN.woRKs OF THE pnARAons.


An English gentleman travelling in
these parts (near Sinai), was struck
with the small blue. stones he discover
ed in the dried-up water.courses which
in the rainy season convey the thou
sand streams that hurry to the SEQ,
and, having the curiosity to bring
some home, he soon discovered that
they were turkoises Of no common or
der This determined him to make
further researches. Eventually ho
has built house near the junction of
sthe Wady Kenuch, tho Wady Mokat-
teo, or the written valley, and the
Wady Megham. Here, aided by the
friendly tribes he had taken into his
pay, he has discovered the old turkois
mines of the ancient Egyptians, the
rocks that they worked for the stones,
the very tools they used, and their
polishing and grinding places. Being
a man of much energy, he has brought
to bear upon this fortunate discovery
the advanced knowledge of our times,
and he is obtaining and sending over
TO this country some of the finest speci-
mems of turkoises that exist. In such
a lonely spot, he naturally has not
confined his attention to this subject
only, but has traced out the system of
Notifications by which the Pharaohs
protected their works and workmen,
and, what is still more wonderful, has
come upon the remains of vest IRON
works, so vast indeed, tha. many thou
sand people must have been employed
upon them, unless the plant used was
on quite as grand scale as that Of
our largest furnaces in the north of
England.
These works stand adjacent to the
mines, on some hills at place called
Surabit-el Khadin, and were evidently
conducted on the Catalan system Gin
the opion of the discoverer). The ore
was very imperfectly extracted-slag
brought over to this country, from the
immense heaps that, like mountains,
are pulled around, contained as much
as tifty-three per cent of iron. This
district has remained unexplored prob
ably on account of its being out of
the beaten track and in an unknown
country there is no temptation to stray,
particularly as the guides and drago.
men discourage any explorations which
may add to the risk of the journey.
1t is, however, much to be desired
that now that attention is directed to
the locality, and, moreover, since the
thorough investigation of its sites is
likely to prove exceedingly profitable,
that the enterprise and desire for
knowlede of our scientific explorers
may find help from the eady hand of
oar commercial magnates, and thus
that past book in the worlds history
may, by English perseverance, be re.
opened