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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1875-09-23
sCRATCnIsS q HENS.

Scratching hens are often great Hnis-
anee and A. their owner stands viewing
the spoi where they last carried on"
bis exclamation often 10, 'They have de-
siroyed more than their necks are worth. =
Aud ret this vigorous use of the drum
sticks can be put TO = good purposs. We
once SLOWED large hOck oi hens AID
chickens 10 run IN corn-held, where by
their diliigcnt search Tor worms, they
Kept the soll loose aud hne, thereby Civ
ing "a fine crop of grain. 80 instead
Of sewing up the fowls feet in leather
siockings,or buying the patent "anti hs .
scrAtcter," or yet combining the fow . IN
close quarters, whore you must keep
them with green food daily, tsks ynnr
movable ponltry-house to the corn. held
OF the orchard. aud keep |, snd the hess
there and LET them scratch II out on tls'
line. Their presence wIli prove essential
ly beneficial TO the young aud growins
fruit Of The spple, plumb, apricot, ane
nectarine trees, destroying All the worm'
aad eurcniios coming within rracb o.
their vigorous Investigations. A hen
house on wheels OF fanners will be found
very convenient, a. Il can easily be NOV
Cd from plAee 10 place, With its occupants
By horse, as occasion may rtqaire.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1875-09-23
rus svEaoLGpE srars.

IuE wISrEa sARkrosA--JAeKsoNYiiiE
Axp 4kLLkHAssGE-THK CLIMATE, TuE
FISHING, AND rEiK GAhK- Fh1 oos-
suaPuvEs MECcA- now TO KHAcu
FLoRIpA FRox TnE SoETH-AiL ABOUT
TnE moTrLs THK sTrANER FLrHotrn
NocK's wtNTER MISSION.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1875-09-23

The wife vent ont when the horses
stopped IA the back yard, close BY the
porch door--went out wrapped 10
waterproof and carrying aiighted lam
tern.
Aren't you most Fl zen, desi? she
atkcd.
Not BIZ Of Il, Der husband answered,
cheeriIy, jumping from the wagon aud
kissing the bright face lifted 10 bic own.
Mary, be added, think God has meant
to be very kind % you and TO me, Sss
here.
lie bad lifted the lantern which lie had
taken from bic pifc's bsnd, and held II
so that its tight foil fuI upon the two
faces looking from the tlaakets and
guarded by Cesar, who bad stretched
himself bali over the small limbs that
might, aud might not have life In then.
0 Harry sre they desdl the little wo-
man cried.
hope not think not. Let us see.
Aud 50 BY hnusn hands two iIttis
/ lives were borne into he home out of
which, by divine hands, Two little lives
had been taken On just such e night three
years bsfore; for the ehildrsn lived ssd
/ i've.
guess our own msmma heard ne pray
/ Ing down there iu The snow, Tot said
mex, day, with bic srns around hIs psv
/ n immA's neck, Wills Helen "a en-
/ srandma'sknee.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1875-09-23

A Presbyterian nlnistea, while marry,
Ing couple of bIs rustic psrishIonsrs,
fell exceedingly dissonesHed, on bis ask
log the bridegroom II bs we're wliiing
70 take the woman for bis welded wife.
by BIS scratching bic bead, sad saying;
Ay, I'm wuliiD'; bat "a rather have hsr
sister.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16
New York and san Francisco.

LINE OF STEAMERS TO BE OPENED UNDER THE
AUSPICES OF THE PANAMA co.
NEW YORK, Nov, Is,
The Directors of the Panama Railroad Com
pany at their meeting on Saturday unanimously
adopted report Of apeoial committee recon
mending the purchase of ships necessary to
make a tri-monthly line in connection with the
Company's railroad between New York and
San Francisco, and a line between Panama and
Central America Ten steamers will be nec-
essary. Three of the vessels are to..ply between
New York and Aspinwall, five between Panama
and San Francisco, and two between Panama
and Central America. The eight steamers on
the through line between New York and San
Francisco are to cost $425, 900 each, and are to
be capable Of accommodating 200 cabin and 800
steerage passengers and $500 tons of freight
each. The steamers between Panama and Cen
tral America are to be smaller, and to cost $780,
600 each. A profit Of s1,sOOOOO per annnm is
expected.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16
BALTIMORE 6 POTOMAC r.. r.

NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON THROUGH
ON AND AFTER MARCH 7TH, 1875,
Trains will leave Wilmington in connection with
the Baltimore Potomac X. r., as follows
Leave Wilmington 1908, A. M. Arrive Washington
e.13, A. M, city time.
Leave Wilmington 1000, A. M. Arrive Washington
1.43, 2. NJ, city time.
Leave Wilmington 1880 P. M. Arrive washington
l.03, p. NJ, city time.
Leave Wilmington 1,2a, P. M. Arrive washington
BIB, p. NJ, city time.
Leave wilmington no. Pm. Arrive washington
11.23 F. NJ, city time.
RETURNING.
Leave Washington 500. a. M, city time. Arrive
Wilmington l2.07, p NJ.
Leave Washington 9.2s, A. M., city tilae. Arrive
Wilmington 12.40, p. III.
Leave Washington at lls z. NJ Arrive Whining
ton $50, P. M
Leave Washington 4.oa P. M, city time. Arrive
Wilmington $50 p. M.
Leave washington pos, p NJ, city time. Arrive
Wilmington 1,21, A. M.
Local Trains leave Baltimore TOO, $40 and 1906
A. NJ, LOO, 4.10, T15, 9.35, p NJ. Arrive Washington
s3c, 94o and 1923 A. NJ, 249, $50, 90b, and lilo r.
II.
Leave washington $40 and II IS a. NJ, $40, 710
and 10.15P M. Arrive Baltimore 1O.16, A. M, 1.2o,
o.45, s.8o and IL, p. M. GBo. @. WILKINS,
superintendent
FRANK THOMSON, Genl. Manager.
d. M. BOYD, JR., General Pass. Ag't. feb2s-n
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16
The C Waco - Disaster.

INVESTIGATION BY THE STEAMBOAT TNsPECToRs-
PETROLEUM SLOWED ON BOARD.
NEW YORK, Nov. Is.
An Investigation was held, to-day, by the local
board of the Steamboat Inspectors to ascertain
if the steamer "City Of Waco" had on board
any kerosine or petroleum oil. The evidence Of
the steyedore who slowed the cargo showed that
three hundred cans refined petroleum were stow
ed upon the upper deck of the steamer, part
aft and part forward ; that it was distant one
hundred feet from any fire, and chat no other
fseieht of an intiammable nature WAS on board.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16
storms In England.

NUMEROUS DISASTERS AMONG THE 6HIPp1Nd-
THAMES SWOLLEN.
LONDON, Nov. Is.
The tide in the Thames, this morning, was the
highest on record. Greenwich and the lowlands
along the river were partially inundated The
weather around the coast continues very heavy.
Wrecks have been numerous.
LIoyds, to-day, publishes reports of wrecks
that occurred, last night, off Bridlington, Cardi-
gan, Cloyelly, Berwick, Sunderland Bride and
elsewhere.
Tie British ship Astrida, from this port fol
the United States, has been lost near Bologne
Nine of the crew were drowned. The vessel has
gone to pieces.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16
VECETINE
WILL CLEANSE RsCRoFULAFRoM THE SYSTEM.
HONEST OPINION.
Mr.. II. r. STEVENS

Mr.. H. X. STEVENS:
DEAR SIR-This is 10 show that my son was taken
sick In January, 1854, with Scrofula which came
out In large sores and ulcers his leg and hip His
leg was Bweled more than twice its natural size
lie had several doctors of high standing In their
professlon-two from Boston and three from
Charlestown-without getting bit better He was
obliged to lie wherever he was placed for he had no
use OF his limbs whatever. When we had given up
all hopes of his living we were told to try VE(4E-
TINE the great blood remedy and he. had taken 1t
hut short time before we could see great change.
The sores run 80 bad that we had TO change the
cloths four or i've times day. Still, he was getting
better for he could move his limbs and help him
sell little. He was soon able to sit up in bed and
ny constant use OF VEGETINE, It has cured him
lie has lame leg, which he Will probably have for
HE but we all honestly believe, II we had used
VEGETINE before we had bothered with those doc
tors, 1t would have saved ,the OF his leg, and
restored 1t to natural health. / hope all those
troubled with Scroula will read this testimony OF me
anu my son, who iE now well and able to speak for
himself. CATHRRINE MAHONEY
DANIEL MAHONEY,
10 Trenton ST., Charlestown, Mass
May 10, 1872.
The above plain but honest statement conclusive
~ SHOWS the quick and thorough cleansing effects
OF the VEGE1INE In ScrOfula.
VEoETINE is acknowledged by all classes of people
10 ne the best and most reliable blood purifier In
the world
VEGETINE IS SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Oct2g-aw
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16
Cardinal NIcCIOsky.

HoMEWARD BoUND-soENEs AND INCIDENTS OF HE
DEPARTURE FROM QUEENSTOWN.
New YORK; Nov. 10.
A Queenstown special to the Herald says that
Cardinal McCloskey sailed from that port on
board the Cunard steamer Abyssinia for New
York yesterday.
He received an enthusiastic ovation in Queens
town before leaving. An address from the
clergy and laity of Cork and vicinity WAS pre-
sented, and the Cardinal made d suitable reply
Numerous bands Of music accompanied the
steamer seaward, playing American and Irish
airs, and the scene was impressive in the ex-
treme
The beautiful harbor of Cork was dotted with
gayly decorated boats, bearing hundreds who
wished to bid the American Cardinal adieu, and
the shore was covered with thousands of enthu-
sastic admirers watching the departure.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16
The Pacific IL. Il. Case.

NO DECISION, TO-DAY, AND NOTHING PUBLIC YET
WASHINGTON Nov. 15.
The United States Supreme Court did not de-
liver any opinion in the Union Pacific r. r. case,
to-day, as WAS expected. One of the Justices is
authority for stating that all current reports re-
latlye to determination OF this case by the Su-
preme Court are without foundation.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16
vice-President Wilson.

sr1LL IMpRovINa-HIs RECOVERY NOW ASSURED.
WASHINGTON, Nov. Is.
yice-President Wilson slept well, last night,
and continues to regain strength quite rapidly
His recovery is now thoroughly assured.
SITTING uP-INTERvIEws WITH PUBLIC MEN.
WASHINGTON, Nov. I5-2 p. M.
At 1130, this morning, the vice-President was
able to be dressed and sitting before the fire in
his room. He had short interview with Attor-
ney- General Pierrepont and ex-senator Fenton.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16
OIiearlo at the Capital

HE WANTS RELIEF FOR HIS TRIBE AND SECURITY
FOR THE MISSION INDIANS.
WASHINGTON. Nov. Is.
Ogario, Chief of the Senecula Indians, of
South California arrived here, this morning,
accompanied by an interpreter, and had an in
terview with the Secretary of the Interior. He
asks immediate relief of his band, some 800 in
number, who have been rendered homeless by
sheriff's writ of eiectment; also that some &C.
cure provision be made for the rest Of the civil
lied mission Indians, who are living on lands to
which other persons hold the legal title.
Secretary Chandler expressed much interest
in the case, and promises to do all he can for
their relief, but explained that the matter will
mainly require action by Congress-.
The Commissioner of Indian Affairs will also
endeavor to secure for Oligario an interview
with the President.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16

Stations marked thus have no agents.
The regular morning train makes close connection
at Clayton with trains on the Delaware Road both
North and South.
Passengers for Baltimore change cars at Whining
ton. Passengers from Baltimore on morning train
change cars at Delaware Junction.
Trains No. 2 and will only run on Thursday and
Saturday.
sep2,3mw FRED. GERKER, Lessee.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16
Raitr1ad gimes.

BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.
The great unrivaled route to the
WEST, SOUTH, SOUTHWEST, and NORTHWEST,
PULLMAN CARS, ELEGANT DAY COACHES,
SUPERB HOTELS, MAGNIFICENT SCENERY.
All the modern appliances that condnce to speed.
safety, and comfort are characteristic features Of
this great through line.
Information regarding route, rates, movements Of
trains etc., will be cheerfully given at Goa. Office,
NO. TOO CHESTNUT STREET,
PHILADELPHIA,
L. M. COLE General Ticket Agent.
e.. X. DORSEY, Asst. Gen. Ticket Agt.
THOS. X. SHARP, Master ofTransportation.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16
MontgoTery's
Nervine |!

MOntgOmefyS Nervine cures Rheumatism.
Montgomerys Nervine cures Neuralgia.
Montgomerys Neryine cures Hysteria.
Montgomerys Nervine cures Headache.
MOntgomeryB Neryine cures Sciatica.
Montg0mery's Neryine cures Fits.
Montgomery's Nervine cures Tic Doloreu8.
Montgomery's Nervine cures Palpitation OF the
Heart and all Nervous Affections.
Why suffer, when one bottle Of this medicine will
give you immediate relief? Principal depot, 1871 N.
Ninth street, Philadelphia, Pa. For sale by all
drnI y SITS,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16
asailroad Zines.
DHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON u
l. BALTIMORE RAILROAD.
OCTOBER 25, 1876.

OCTOBER %, 1876.
Trains will leave wilmington as follows, for
Philadelphia and Intermediate Stations, T01 $40,
900, $50 1890 q. M, 2, 4.10, T.20, $50, p. m.
Philadelphia and New York, lsl a. m, la22 H. 4a,
6.46, p. m.
Baltimore and intermediate Stations, 115a 9.39,
q. M, $50 p. IN.
Baltimore and washington, 1882 a.0s, 9.s9, a. m.,
1886, 1.93, $40, ITO p. M.
Trains for Delaware Division leave for
New Castle, 800, $780, 98O q. M, 12o, $40, p. m.
Harrington and Intermediate Stations, 500, $50,
q. M, $40, p. m.
Demar and Intermediate Stations, 500, 81 a. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
philadelphia and intermediate Stations, $40, a.
m, 4.45, $50, p. m.
Philadelphia and New York, 1.31 a. m.
Baltimore and washington, 12.b2,2.03 a. m.
For further Information passengers are referred
to the time tables posted at the depot.
mar19-ly Ii. Il. KENNEY Superintendent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16

aMedifaI.
TO THE AFFLICTED.

Il
All itching Diseases unsghty pimples, blotches,
etc., on face ulcers, diseases of the blood, urinary
troubles, etc, are all promptly cured with vegeta-
BILE medicines without interfering with business or
diet. Apply to
G. A. SEYMOUR, M. D., Proprietor.
For the last ten years Of Drug Store 18th and
Brown streets, Philadelphia. regular graduate OF
medicine and pharmacy. oc13,1md&w
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16
MISCELLANEOUS,

MISCELLANEOUS.
lFfom Our Late Editions of Yesterdayl
| The Courts.
OPENING OF THE FALL TERM-THE JUDGES cHARoI
| CHADWICK ON TRIAL
By Telegraph to the Commercial
New CAsTLk, Nov. 15.
The Courts of Oyer and Terminer and Genera
Session for New Castle county, opened at 10. SO
O'CLOCK, this morning, Judges Gilpin, Houston
ana Wales on the bench. Tho commission OF
John +. Springer, Clerk OF tho Peace, was read,
after which the Grand Jury, composed of the
same gentlemen that constituted that body last
form, were called and sworn and received the
following brief charge:
Gentlemen OF R,e Grand jury:
We took occasion at the Spring term to deliv.
OF 10 you charge in regard to the cases in
violation OF the laws OF our State which you all,
OF course, will be guided by the present term,
and all we have to say further is that what we
said last term about the increase of crime has
been verified by the cases to be laid before us
This present term is without parallel in this
county some seven cases OF capital nature
are to be disposed Of.
The Grand Jury then retired to their rooms.
The case OF VIM H. Chadwick, charged with
the murder Of his wife, Matilda Chadwick, was
called and the defendant arraigned at 12.45
The indictment was in two counts to which he
pleaded not guilty. jury composed of the
following gentlemen was then empaneled
Francis Vandyke, foreman; Phillip G. Plum
kett, James A. Horecker, William Banks, VIM.
Thomas Dyott, Richard G. Alexander, Thomas
Deacon, Jr.. Levi Moore, Samuel sharpless,
John Nile, John W. Reed, and Isaac Webster.
AT 1915 p. NJ the Jury being filed, the clerk
read the Indictment and the Attorney General
is now opening the case. Pennington and Robin
son are for the State; Bayard and Lore for the
INDICTMENTS BY THE GRAND JURY.
The Grand Jury came into Court at 1.2O this
afternoon, and returned true bills against John
Sr., and John Whitlock Jr., for the
murder or Elijah Furchess. Frank Hainsworth
and Joseph DeSias were also indicted for lar
,eny.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16

All freights must be at the various stations at eaat
thirty 1907 minutes before starting Of trains, other
wise will lay over twenty-four (24) hours.
Freight trainwill have passenger car attached, and
will be subject to delays incident TO freight business.
Passengers using the $50 a. nj. train from EastOn
will arrive in Philadelphia at 1920 q. H., and return
Ing will leave Philadelphia at $40 p. m, thus giving
nearly seven hours for business purposes, in that
city. j. L. CALDWELL,
EAsToN, Oct, 22, 1875. Superintendent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16
Reliable Evidence.
Mn IL Il hTEYENS /:
TUOvJSANDS SPEAK.

yEGETINR Is acknowledged and recommended b,
physicians and apothecaries to be the best purlhe
and cleanser of the blood yet discovered, and thou
sands speak IN praise who have been restored Il
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16
PILESl PILESi! PILES!!I

spohr's New Pile Cure. Sure cure and absolute
preventative. Sold by all Dealers 81 per box. Or
cuarB free on applica ion. ASK your druggists for
u. Don't be put of with any other article which he
hayh s as good. II he has not got It, we will send 1t
by mall post paid, for sl.1s per box.
Address, MONTGOMERY Il CO., Agents, No. 131
N. Ninth st., Philadelphia. aug1c-6md&w
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16
REPORT FROM A PRACTICAL.
CHEMIST AND DAPOEHECARY,
BOaTON. Jan. 1.

BOsT0N, Jan. !, 1874.
DEAR siR-Thls B to certify that have sold at
retail l54% dozen t1s52 bottles) OF your VEaETINR
since 4 prll u, 1870, and truly say that 1t has
given the best satisfaction of any remedy for the
complaints for which 1t is recommended that ever
sold. Scarcely day passes without some OF my
customers feslifyng TO its merits on themselves or
their friends. am perfectly cognlzant OF several
scrofulous Tumirs being cured by VEaErINE alone
IN tlIls vicinity.
Very Respectfully Yours
Al GILMAN,
To H. X. hTkysNs, ESQ 4Gs Broadway.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16
PHILADELPHIA,

PHILADELPHIA,
ARE DEsJRoUs OF SECURING
Several good Agents, and very liberal Inducements
will be offered to thoroughly reliable men, who can
furnish Horse and Wagon. We are now prepared
to supply the New Family, the New No. 6, and the
New No. Machines and choice Of location and
territory to work This is rare opportunity for
ergetc, industrious men to engage in profitable bus
mess without the investment OF capital. Letters
addressed or parties calling on us, will receive In
mediate attention.
WHEELER Il WILSON MANUF. CO.,
sl4 CHESTNUT sTKRET,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
decl4-1Y
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16
DORCHESTER g DELAWARE /,

TIMK TABLE.
On and after MONDAY, September 18th, 1874,
Passenger trains, with Freight Cars attached,
until further notice. run as follows, Sundays
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16
| RON IN THE BLOOD.

ils remedy from weak, sickly, suffering creatures,
TO strong, healthy, happy men and women; and in
Vallds cannot reasonably hesitate to give It trial.
:, ,CAuTIoN.-Be sure you get the PERUVIAN
SYRUP" lnot Peruvian Bark Sold by dealers
generally.
A 32-page pamphlet, containing treatise on Iron
~ medical agent and other valuable papers, testi
monlas from distinguished physicians, clergymen
anu olher, will be sent free to any address. SETH
Boston. noyl6-9tsw&W
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16

MARYLAND q DELAWARE RAIL
ISL ROAD.
FALL ARRANGEMENT.
On and after MONDAY, OCTOBER 25TH 1875
Trains will run as follows:
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16
MeaifaI.
Mystery Solved.
SUCCESS OF VEGETlNE.

IL strikes at the root Of disease by purifying the
bood restoring the liver and kidneys to healthy ac-
lion invigoratlng the nervous system.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16
"----77---- - :
WANTED.

WANTED
TRK WHEELER wIIe@g HANUF. CO.,
or
PHILADELPHIA,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-16

Sold by
ALL DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS IN MEDICINE.
janis, Weod&W
, 1875-10-02

thing TO 'conine and put a stop to the dis
ease, when we had it, but a question is;
"could the quarantine commission in
Frederiksted not have prevented it alto
gether, if immediate and proper steps had
been taken Z"
It is easy to pass q criticism on other
peoples actions, but it appears to be very
prominent, that the only thing, the said
commission ought to have done, was ne
elected, namely to shew such a vessel
away. Had it no authority to do so, it
could be ordered not to communicate
with the land, until instructions from the
Presidency were obtained, which naturally
would have been either to put such o
vessel in quarantine or to show it away.
To put the sick individual in the COM
mune hospital, already filled, appeared to
be the only and proper way to spread
the disease, and the consequence showed
itself.
I am not aware if any provisions are
taken for this town, which certainly ought
to be done. in case any such patient hap
pened to come here by a vessel, but it is
rumoured that it would be considerd inhu-
name to order it away on account OF having a
single individual on board.
The health and many lives are exposed
and forfeited by the admission of q single
case, and such humanity seems not to agree
with the very severe restrictions, We had
in the cholera epidemic in 1853 and Sc,
such being necessary, it was said, to save
the island from ruin, which likely would
have taken place here as we'll as at St.
Johns. The public were, as remarked,
much alarmed, all cried out for vaccinations
and revaccination, importation of vaccine
matter from the cows &c.
In a later paper this subject will be
treated on.
, 1875-10-02
PERUVIAN GUANO.
from The London Times
TO THE EDITOR.

Sir,-So much has been written on the
side of the Government, of bondholders,
contractors, &C., upon the subject of Peru
Wan guano, that you may not be unwilling
to hear what may be said on behalf of the
farmers, WHO have been and are expected to
he the purchasers and consumers of this
manure. From a time antecedent to the first
Introduction of guano into this country, con-
tinuous and extensive Investigations on the
action of various manures upon our agri-
cultural crops have been carried on by me-.
In 1915 Peruvian guano was one OF the
substances experimental upon {; my know
LEDGE therefore, of this manure extends over
a period of 30 years. The earlier supplies
were derived from the Chincha Islands.
This guano was dry, uniform in quality, and
contained Is to Is per cent OF ammonia.
At the selling price it was the cheapest man
ure a farmer could use for his corn crops.
Since the exhaustion of the Chincha Islands
no guano of similar quality has reached
this country. The best is very inferior
the worst is not worth one half as much.
The term " genuine, as imported is sup
posed TO cover all defects, and the agents
Of the Peruvian Government have demand
ed a uniform price for q substance which
has varied greatly in quality. Tt'is not
very surprising, therefore, to find that
there has been a great falling off in the
consumption of guano in this country.
Parallel with this decline has arisen a
greatly increased consumption of nitrate
of soda, o manure in my opinion much
superior to guano, and having the great
advantage of being of uniform composition.
It is stated on the authority Of Senior Mar
tinet that between 1868 and 1878 the ex-
port of Peruvian guano fell off to the extent
of 100000 tons annually, while the ex-
port of nitrate ofsoda increased from below
two millions to nearly six millions of quin-
tails during the same period. The album
dance of p~hosphates discovered Of late Years
in this country, as we'll as in other parts
of the world, has given rise to an inn
mense branch of industry 10 the manufac4
ture of soluble phosphate for manure, and
has at the same time greatly reduced the
value of phosphate in guano. The only
ingredient which a farmer requires when
he purchases Peruvian guano is am
monia, and he can at the present time