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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1874-05-06
CIGARRILLOS.

Cagetlla5 de IS cigarrillos pape pector&l de Ber-
70 "A cajas por peso.
Ialcmilas ~ clggrIllos papel orozur blanco,
a ~ touando dc pesos en- adHlante Il "a
id. de IS i'd I'd. i'd y por i y Id. ID. IS d .s.
Ia de so id. id. ld.2. nor 81 id. I'd, s. i q.
Ia. de Is id. gruesos d. % por = y it, i'd 25.
ficatura prensada en- paquctes de ID a - C1s,
~. en- paquetee sin PREF sar Il . ctr.
III, saelta del pals a 25
TABACOS ELABORADOS.
lmperiales ell mil SIS
RegahaS Rrt@uicas id. a $50
CanoneS a. ..t,los i'll. q 500
t{egl!a ,l.neria i'll. $40.
Id ~oNr ..~t 50. s 70
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CASA DE SALUD. SAN JUAN
II II tt AN 81.

Consultas n0blicas gral lutas de enfermeda-
dees de los ojos lie la piel ltines, m 6rcoles
vlerne1 de q de la tarde. Consultas de aso-
clados dialia de 8 & 8 de la maflana 2-8
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Professor de Piano.

! d, Formin Toledo, premiado en-
Gel Conservatosio de Madrid, ofre-
&c sas seryicios al lustrado pdbh
! co dc esta Capital en- todo 10 con-
! eoreiente ol afte que profesa
Sc oncerga tambien dc ainar y,
colnponer planJs.
s Dirijir los avsos q los estahle-
clmientos La Bor5nques y Et Buen
IoRo. Sc
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Gran dep6sito de garbanSos.

1eI1os may frescos seis pesos qnintal por ma
yoI nsnor 0ll casa de los Sres. Garcia hnn0s
de :. FRANCISCO n0merQ ~ esQnina la del Or sto.
@ .sS 9Ha Ms25
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DE TRINIDAD.

"Despucs de tanto sufrjr dc ataqnes biosos. por
lin me slento beu: Il rasu5tado 10 as alCnlado con
el us0 do botellas dc tildora,.' Pedro H. LAMA
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IN T Il r Z s 4 N r e .

Del 30 al % del actual Sc despechara para
Pue't0-Cabelo IL polacra nacional Dolores ca
pltan M0rtl, para cuyO puat0 admisIra caFga
hete -Sus consignatari0s, Iriart Herinano dc
Caracena y C4npa-harina
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IA hatulenca dolores dc vientre me han he
che oadecer mucho perO solo tres k0tetitaA de
Pild res creo haberme onrado ccmpletanente." isl.
doro Ymperiale.
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Dc CIENFUEGO9.

"Sn toner ninguaa especlica enformadad, he pa
d3cil0 niucho te Debi4.iAd Languldez, poro con
vueto a mi esL4Qo de Yisor tutrzl natural" Joa-
quin Rabillo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1874-05-06
BOLETID ME- RCAvTIL
DIE PUERTO-RICO.
ORGANO DE Los ESP ANOLES SIN CONDICIONES.
TESTIMONIOS DE CUBA!

Los siguicntes son cortos extractos de algurae
cartas reclbldas durante ell transcurSo dc un
nno; demostrando cuan acknowledgements conve
njcntes son las
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salp
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DE IIOLGUIN.

II hecho $50 dc hojola de pfidor9s para pro-
bar, han cura 20 1s ia dcbre C0ntlnnt que te.
uia." Ricardo GuZmau,
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EN- BOTELLAS GRANDES DE MEDIA AzUMBRE
EI gran n PuriGcaIOr de Ea Sangre!
El mos ereLcnte remedsO p0Ya Ia PrimdreYa
perdM0,
VIA hafCxs pre eDaPncIOH fe9kGfIla
VIA Gaica preparation iegGtima

original parIla Curacon Permanente
y conirmados de Escr0fulae LampArnnes, Llaga
Invetoradas, DivlesOs, tum0ros, Abseeaos Ulcase
v toda case do ErupciDnes Escrofuosas. Tambis u
remedio segnro eiieaz para ell Humor Sal itro-
so, Sarna. Herpes, Tina, Escorhuto. Stills aIal
Ven6reo, Tumores BlaneO Nerviosldad, Debllidad
general del Slstema, Inapetenoa, Laaguid6z Y6r.
tgcs tpda clase de Afeoclo0es dos ti{gado, rercia
mas, Fiebres Bihosas 9igtotmtentca, Gnartanas {
Ictercia.
Sc garanti1a que ea Ia preparation Iaaspura v pt
derosa que do la k4esSGsssasa Aar1.a parrsiaa
sse k1sadssSsaas
Los rae.eptes puoden estar seguros ,lo que en- este
remeaio NO HAY LA MAS MINIMA PAnTfglJIA
DE MhhlUSIO, hINERALlsSo dc ouasuuier clra
saetaleia voaonoAa cadl botela va aeon 1iad,,
10 instrua ioacs conipletas para el nso dc este ina
preGiahtlaino romediO
Eh toIoa los eases sn one ls sangre esta maug ada
con la Escrofuia los humOres se han Claprayado a
vioiado por cnalquiera causa, tambien en- to1as
las Intermediates en- que hay intainacon v feIIe
La curaclon SO apresuTara much0 mas usando za
misno uempo "on Ia Zarzaparrilis t0sis modes
rad~s de Pildnras Vegetables Azuoaradas Ito Bristol
81 mol9T 10 boJn % remedies pasael RsC6maRo
IntoSainOa. -
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DE LA HABANA.
DE GuINES

"Seis Botellas De Pildoraz me cuTeroE Lel dolor
de est0mag0 mai alaliento" Miguel Martinez.
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Cnnchnsid. 4 $50
REGAL de couchas id. $Se.
N"nchltas ID. & So
!'r-yaS i'll. so.
breyas l5r .nparales cajas de so tabacos)
t'revas en- hoia c9ias de 50 tabaco go rlillar
breVas de it'galo caias de so tabacos)
IT, cI,indra las superior id. a $40.
Rrgal IA dc I5odces 80
kagai'2 G. ilinfradas On plductes do 12id4s1
M!liar bneno ii. id. rs id. a SI5
Aitilar id 20 id a 10.
Id red0ndo id. i'd if 10.
;NOTA.-El preoio del cigarrllo no varfa DO,
que q 9&pei enlpi talo de hio 5 de algoJon F
M este eStablecimien hey constantemnn+a q
hr'a1S Dc tSua1a. o q - Ia
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DE CARDENAS.

La Constipation habiCUal lie one liable 4 Vds. hS
aide ourado con las PidoYas.' =. l. Gomez.
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PubiCase este periodoo los domhgos mercoes yi6rnes
piementos gfdis los euscriptores. - II
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PRECIOs DE sUgCREpClOa

Por ano $40 toda la IsaPor eses S. &c centa-
vos-Por un trinlese reaes Capital
10 on Ell reso de La IsaPor Peninsula en- e
exanjeO enyando e peri0dco franco porte cores
nges, Sl5 anuaes. s.-P0r ano en Ia sa de Cuba e12.
Las suscrpciones pagan STEM adeantado
cfpores pueen entenderse lbs Agentes rectameHts
esta Administration.
Ell lBoIErlS envia todas parties franco de posta.
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"Tcngo el gusto de anunciar que sus Pildoras me
ban curado do las ateociones disp5ptica8.' luis j
IOrans.
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A v J. SO

Marr0quines.de H. marca "A. n Zanata,fa
de Medina calle de la Cruz 39 " :
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Una casa terrera Dc material en- Ia calle del
para una famlia larga para alqallar tres
tamlilas, pues reune eOmOdidades ventaiOsas
para clio, poe no tener communication uca con
otga, J produce de alqlier so fnensualas, tie
ne oaee Na~as ito fronte p9r sreinta y trs de
tonde. apo ent0s. 3 salas, 8 c0cinaa, cuartos
tie setyicio y 2 sOrralps.
II qlie AilLerese napelo ditjjirae Il d. Jose
Gonzaiez Qali.llle; lia &c IL Cruz ulm. 8 en-
. qalnealla III Candtdo s -15
nk{1ANrDs " ApMnNtiTAc
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x'ss Hx8s a>s3 1sA@&Gs.s.
Esss&i&'ka Ebzs o. SG<sA.

Tealts faertcs a. qu!utal.
Puert0-llc3 de 5iayo do faTs--lo8 CJnaignQ-
tario5, y B,.las iiefmau0s torsalaza %. is
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Saldra to00s los donin9os en osta Capital.
llustlado c0n grabddos. Ademas So regala HI
hSpejo, peri6dlco cientiioo, ntaeario "a, que
sc pubica en- Nueva York todos .os neses.
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NE: PUERTO sEEal.NGzasK..

ale padecido r0T muchos anos del NAL de IIiga-
do ~ frascos de Pilloras de Bristol me han Gu
rado radicalmente." Carlos =. MORA
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Capital... ma1ana @ArsoiIo..... 10 ,,ara ?
Arecibo.... 10i idem ...,, & n,iaHiIla tareie
Aguadila 3 tard8. -, Mayagiioz s! idetn
S Mayagez. Inanana. ;, Ponco ! ids3 q
9 Ponce. 3 ma6ana. - Arrovo ID a
SArroyo--'. 4 5&roe-s.- Humacao.. 81 tarde..
10 Humacao. ma1 ana. >. Faiardo. mana ~
10 Faiardo..- iasm .--.. Gonjtal ~ tarI. 20
Is Capital. Inanana-. :, Fa!arjo. 10 nana *
Is Fajardo. 80 II dia. Humacao 1aTde TX
70 IulHacao- . tsrd Arroyo. arnaneccr. 16
- 5rL2Yo""-- nana -. >, Ponce-- IL dia... 10
II Mayagnezs dol 4 n, Agna5iJla. a tarIa -
II Aguadila. Go che. -, GaritaI ,.aroaneasr. l.
% Capital. IN E ana Afoaho indio %
a. Arecibo. -. lG5 en... AqnndiIia B So o.
- Aguadilla.. 8 tarde Mayagfaz, s! ;3e,9 -
q NAY ayagn7l.' , manana :. Ponce. ideln 38
~ ,hSe.'--'-- --'-- nananas. Arroyo. idepo n
q Aee2lo.-'-* ber.a.-~. hunaeao :. 81 tards 8
2l n3noSHNo-' Inanana.." Falar3l...... ni&iIa
2 Fa 100. faanana .C9atai....,a 1tar.lo e
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zek3 sgs1ss a3EeaDS.

Las Pildoras do Bristol mo han curado De aa Al
morranas 30 me- han YuaIto ya haco 10 neses" f.
NJ. de Zouza.
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ORGANOs K ARMONIUNs.

Para iglesias easonsS
De todos tAman0s prae0s
La Inej0r fabrioa de Paris
Agents general, en- estA Capits ri gt - VI
@
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business, and that peculiar bright smile Of
his may be seen encircling his merry face.
The other blacksmiths have got sturdy
look with them. They say they are doing
WELL - A.
Our Grange meets monthly now, which
gives the members sufficient time to medi-
tate on any subject under discussion.
Mrs. Hale Colyer and Mrs. Seth Lyons
are on visit to friends in the East. They
will be missed from the Ladies' Sociablo
Circle Of this place.
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machines that might be made mention
of. From what We observed of the
binding machine Of Walter A. Wood
we should think it success, it was
certainly a novelty Of its kind. The
galleries of the Art Hall was crowded
with costly gems Of art from world
wide celebrities the amount of insur-
ance paid on the same was $500,OOO;
we doubt if America ever witnessed
such display Of art at any Of its fairs or
Expositions. In addition to this. col
lection of paintings is added that of the
Prodigal Son, Eaoguard Dubrfe, cele-
brated French artist who stands at the
head Of the profession, in portraiture, it
is certainly marvel Of beauty and
wonder, and is we'll worth Of itself,
visit to Chicago by lovers Of the art.
The floral department is a perfect sue
cess, the finest display Of taste being
represented in every arrangement from
the little simple button-hole boquet to the
gorgeous tropical productions surround
ing the Conservatives. The Western land
grant companies were represented with
display in great profusion of the
agricultural and mineral wealth Of the
Western States and Territories.
Among the Kansas productions we
noticed huge watermelon weighing
sixty.6ve pounds. We thought what a
meal that would make if it lay in some
patch convenient to US, and we were
disposed to midnight rambling, what a
wonderful test for capacity and endu-
rance, think Of it! only sixty-6ve
pounds? we'll, excuse the depression,
but then, that was some watermelon.
There are other departments that might
be made mention of that are just as
worthy, among which were cutlery,
watches, gold and silver plated services,
boot and shoe manufacturing, glass
blowing, in fact everything that is
made for use is there on exhibition or
being manufactured there before the
observer. There are many other things
that might be made mention of in con-
nection with this article, but we fear
we have spun it out too long already
ana with. an apology we close the
record. c.
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mere 1OuuO t0em lalU Ou 1Ot repairs
preparatory to the Winters campaign,
most Of the shops being quiet, but we
judge from the magnitude Of the works
that there are good many reapers man.
nfactured there they are at present ex-
perimenting with harvester which they
intend to have ready for the next har-
vest. It is much more simple in con-
struction than any harvester we have
seen, and we should say more durable.
The reaper is popular among the farm
ers and is considered frst-class. We
are glad to see the manufacturing inter-
ests springing up in our midst, for they
bring the producer and consumer to-
gether, and consequently more remun-
erative prices. What we want is more
of them; with them we have no fights
but with the method of exchange. The
relation of the mechanic and the farm
ers are identically the same, and a war
in this direction is suicidal to both.
What we want is to devise some AMIGA
bic method of interchange whereby
both shall receive living compensation
for labor performed.
As the seasons of fruition and
growth eliminate with the autumnal
equinox, and Nature becomes seemingly
inanimate in the embrace Of Winter,
so we in reflection learn from the pic.
ture the sum total of human life. Be
ye therefore studious and diligent, that
| when dissolution shall have disclosed
the ri2ening of the fruitage, the world
in it's criticism shall pronounce it good
|-Curter.
To be happy one must meet all cir.
cumstances in life as the inevitable con.
sequences attached thereto, and what
ever the skill, or the application, adap.
tation to the conditions are necessary
to derive full benefit theretrom.-Ibid
Time is but a relative term, its use
we apply to the marking of certain pc.
riods of development through which
Nature passes in transit from lower tc
higher levels; enabling us through
this method Of measurement to arrive
at the ideas of infinite possibilities te
which growth brings within the radius
of human reason. Outside Of this time
is Eternity.-Ibid.
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here to-day and was largely attended.
A report was made by the proper Com
mittee supporting the charge that infe-
rior -four has been furnished to the suf-
ferers of Martin County from the State
funds, and further investigation was
ordered with a view to learning if posi-
BILE to what extent and by whom the
fraud was perpetrated.
The following ticket was nominated
for County and Legislative officers:
Representatives-Thcs. George and
George A. Barnes.
County Auditor-J. n. Arnold.
Register Of Deeds-H. R. Walker.
Surveyor-Geo. Weir.
Commissioners-F. W. Temple. J. A
Lattimer, J. Anderson and W. T. Ives
The meeting was enthusiastic and
harmonious, and broke up with con
6dent feeling after the adoption Of the
following resolution.
Reso1ved, That the proceedings of this
meeting except those Of a private nature
be furnished for publication to the County
papers. to the GRANGE ADVANCE, and the
l4nti- -Monopohst, and that since the Farmers
Uuion declines to publish such official mat
ter Of the Order as it does not approve, we
infer that it no longer considers itself an
organ Of the Order, or desires its support.
Fraternally SC.
H. E. MAYHEM, Sec'y.
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THE STATE OF MINNESOTA,

Il County of Goodhue, Ss: Probate Court.
In the matter of the last will and testament of
Elmira G. Lowater, deceased.
written instrument purportng to be the last will
and testament of Emira c. Lowater late of the city
of Red Wing, in the county of Goodhue and State Of
Minnesota deceased having been delivered into this
Court and this Court having of tho same
It is hereby ordered that Saturdays the oath day of
October A. D. 1874 at ten o'clock in the forenoon Of
said day. at the Office Of the Judge of Probate 1t he
city of Red Wing, in said county Of Goodhue, be and
the same hereby is appointed the time and place for
hearing the proof of the said last viii and testament
at which time and place. the heirs Of said deceased
and all persons interested in the said last will and
testament may, and they hereby are required to be
said instrument should proven and allowed q
and for the last will and Testament of said deceased
and the ssme duly admitted to Probate.
Dated and signed this 9th day OF September, A. D.
1874. R0BT. DEAH1N,
1w5l Judge of Probate.
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Teachers Training School.

Grange Advance.
The Teachers Training School at
Cannon Falls closed last Friday, having
had very interesting session of four
weeks.
: There were fifty.6ve different pupils
in attendance, some during portion,
others the whole Of the time. For
those who were constant and regular in
attendance we confidently expect great
things as the result Of their labors here
after as teachers.
It is to be regretted that larger
number Of teachers could not have
availed themselves of the advantages of
this school.
Below is copy of resolutions passed
by the pupil teachers at the close of the
session without dissenting voice:
WHEREAS, To know thing does not i'm
ply the ability to impart that knowledge
to others, we. do heartily commend all in
stitutions which instruct in natural methods
Of teaching, and,
WHEREAS, The Normal Schools of this
State, which have done and are doing q
great and noble work, are. as yet, but
three in number, and consequently re-
moved from the great mass Of teachers.
Resolved, That Teachers Training
Schools established by law and supported
by the State, to be held in the several
counties are an excellent means by which
all the teachers may receive valuable in
struction in natural methods of teach
ing.
Resolved, That we have been greatly ben
Thomas in all the branches under her
culture, gymnastics, gesticulation and elo-
ture and amiable disposition cannot fail to
gain the respect and good will Of all who
may come under her in instructions in her
travels through the State.
Resolued, That by his exact and clear ex-
plantations and thorough drills, interspersed
with happy illustrations and quaint express
sions, Prot: G. NJ. Gage has shown himself
proficient and agreeable institute instruc-
tor, that his uniform good temper and
kindly regard for the feelings Of others,
command our respect as q true Christian
gentleman, -...
:. Resolued, That though Superintendent
Wilson could not be with US to any extent,
hisjudicious selection of teachers merits our
appreciation.
Resolved, That we tender our hearty
thanks to the trustees of the Congrega-
tional Church for their kindness in grant
ing the use of the church for evening lec-
lures. --"E
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Times and Things at Trenton.
BY A TRENTONlTE.

Sept. 10th, 1874.
Editors Of the Grange Advance:
RESPECTED S1Rs We are having con-
tinual showers now, and the weather is
quite cool again. We have had slight
touch Of frost. Very little corn has been
husked and think there will be very cold
fingers before it is all secured
Some of the farmers have begun burning
their straw. think this is bad practice,
for the very reason that straw is so useful
both for enriching the soil and as shelter
anu food for stock in winter. If anyone
has more straw than he needs, he can sell
it. We never have to much straw on this
prairie. 1t is very true that large straw
pile on a piece Of plow land is troublesome
but there is no need in having it in large
pile. 1t must be rotted and put back into
the ground, no land will yield bountiously
unless it is we'll cared for.
don't think there will be much wood
got out this winter.
A. E. Morrison's blacksmith shop is
nearly completed, he will soon be at work
learn there has been lumber yard
started here but do not know who by un-
less it is Mason Stone.
Henry Stone is down from Prescott for a
few days, we are always pleased to see his
smiling face. Henry carries merry coun-
tenance and maketh all things glad.
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Editor Of The Grange Aduanee:

Editor Of The Grange Advance:
Sept. 20, 1874.
We are having very fine weather after
our few days Of clustering storm. The
-huskers will rejoice at it, and many
others will think. The wet weather has
destroyed large amount Of grain in this
vicinity.
The potato crop in the woods will be q
large yield this year, but on this prairie it
will be small. We have had but little frost
yet, and the corn fodder will be good this
year.
B. Hadsell and Rebecca Porter were mar
ried last Sunday in this place, SO I have
been informed by the boys who were going
serenading lately.
notice that Colyer g. Dopkins have got
supply Of fresh goods and are dealing
them out rapidly to those who have got the
chinck. They are also busily engaged in
purchasing wheat.
E. H. Boustead is selling the Walker
Washing Machine, which I think will be q
favorite among the ladies. He also has
other articles to sell which may interest
the public.
A large amount Of work horses have
been sick in this place, but with care sew
eral are recovering
An Episcopalian meeting was held at the
Porter School House last Sunday. Rev.
Chandler delivered the sermon. The Lords
Supper was partaken Of by members Of the
Church. The congregation was large and
few hours were happily passed.
B. F. Way continues to run his fiat boat.
He is selling at $3.50 per cord for hard
wood. think this is cheap for this time
of the year.
At the late school meeting vote was
taken to replenish the school library. This
will be good news to those who are lovers
of reading.
John H. Boustead is canvassing for a
paper and magazine which he offers very
reasonable to the public. think there is
no family who like pictures and reading
but what will invest.
The nights have grown long and are yet
getting longer, still those debators step not
forward. Where are they? Have they
given up the idea? I hope not, but proba-
bly, they are attending husking bees these
long moonlight nights. /,
A. E. Morrison is having good run Of
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Chicago and The Exposition.

We give this week synopsis report
of our last weeks adventures in the
great city up to date hoping they may
be of interest to some Of the readers Of
the ADVANCE, as they, certainly were
to US, and if our descriptive talent fails
to represent in a measure what we saw
and heard We hope to be pardoned for
the assumption upon our part for max
ing the attempt. Chicago at present is
the principal attractive feature Of the
West, the Exposition making it the
grand centre for sightseeing, every
branch of science and art being therein
represented. Before entering into a
description Of what passed under our
notice it might be well to make a gen.
eral statement in regard to the incep-
tion and growth of this wonderful Or
ganization, for the benefit of those who
may not be informed Of the manner in
which it took shape and developed into
the gigantic proportions with which it
now stands before the governments of
the world. The noted day Of the Inter
State Industrial Exposition dates from
February 21st, 1873; on Friday Of that
date it assumed form and tangibility, it
had a prenatal existence which may
be traced back to the organization Of
the Northwestern Mechanical and Agri-
cultuaral Association of the year 1869,
the object of which was for holding an
Interstate Fair, but failed of its pur-
pose and passed. with other things Of
its time into memory. The inception
Of the idea however retained foothold
within the spirit Of few Of it's men,
bers who reformed this disorganized el-
ement into the movement of February
21st, 1873, and the Exposition of to-
day is the result Of this previous action.
The plan Of organization and method Of
supervising and constructing are a his
tory Of themselves, q detail Of which,
would be too lengthy for a brief news
paper account. Our first introduction
to the great Exposition was in the Me-
chanical Department. Here We found
four stationary engines driving 860ft Of
shafting with double line Of machinery
upon each side in operation. Harvest
ers, Reapers, Corn Huskers,s j Mowers,
Threshers Of every shade and variety