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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-11-09

.yiEn TO- NEW ASSORTMENT OF &
aQ = DRESS S0UDsl1,,{T
= tTo BIZ OPENED MONDAYS sru.
Also, NEW cAss1MEREs and NJ w sUlTISGs.
81 all in elegant designs and at very Iou figures.
Also, largelot OF WHITE aud K ED FLASSELs
! atpftces lower Than ever seen before. &I
,i1oJs -is2t3 ~ ALSO. .shSsss y 60
and BROWN sHEFTINGs.
BED-BLANKETS,----.--- ~ ,-'
BLEAQHEIt and BROWN DAMAsKs; 49a
.1sDIMNER and ffBRsaKFAsT SApK1Ss. F.
BIs1DEoRLiES,T0 TOWELS. T0WrLLING, &c.
ALL. At PKIcEs 10 SUIT THE TIMES. - -
ALEXANDER TWC-BuTT0N KIDS at 81 per
a a fVE! JTsr AT org % fiS'9 -. -
-. DGINs, GORDON 4 CO.,
nos. ~ El1 1913 Main street.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30

MONEY ORDER FEES. BY an act
of Congress, approved March 3, 1875,
the fees for Domestic Money Orders
were changed, to take effect on the
first of July, as follows:
On orders not exceeding $15, 10 cents.
Ov9r $15 and not exceeding $50, Is cents.
$50 b" $40, 20 cents.
$40 " &" $50, 25 cents.
Under the law, 5 cents is ladded to
orders of $40 and under, and cents
on orders from $l5 to 500. Thirty
to forty and forty to fifty dollars, re
main as heretofore.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30
Treasurer-C. Nj. Stone, St. Johns

Treasurer-C. Nj. Stone, St. Johns
bury.
Executive Committee--E. p. Wal
ton, Montpelier A. N. Swain, Bel.
lows Falls c. G. Morse, Hydepark.
A resolution Of thanks was rendered
to the Mt. Mansfield Hotel, Co., and
to H. II. Bingham, president OF the
Co., for favors received.
5. j. Pettengll, Of the Rutland
Herald, was chosen orator for the next
annual meeting, and Chauncey X.
Williams, Of the Rutland Globe, sub
slitute. Rev. 0. q. Wheeler, Of
South Hero, was invited, although not
q member of the association, to deliv-
er the poem
The night was spent at the Summit
house, at the top Of the mountain,
and the party was treated to most
terrific thunder storm during the even
ing, affording one Of the grandest
sights ever witnessed from that point,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30

Windsor.
In addition to the other attrac-
tons for our celebration at the FAN
Grounds next Saturday, we are to
have three bands of musc-our Wind
sor Cornet Band. the Quechee Band
Claremont, n. H., Band. Come all
and have a good time. For particu.
lars see our paper oflast week.
We are having good warm wealth
er now. just III season to produce
good hay, corn, potatoes and Other
crops.
Lady Pond, aged 81 years, resi-,
dent of this village, rode to Keene, n.
H., in the cars on a visit last week,
and returned back safe aud sound
Her faculties appear to be as vigorous
as ever, and she is quite smart and
active for u person Of her age.
The "Old South Church are to
omit their Sunday afternoon, (ol
preaching) service, until further no
tice.
1t is proposed to discontinue the
Wednesday afternoon, 3 o'clock ser
vice in the chapel at st. Pauls Church,
during the hot weather.
EARLY on Thursday morning of
last week the barns (some three in
number) with about II tons Of hay,
corn, farming tools, wagons, harnes
SEES, one COW and hog, out buildings
and dwelling house, of Edward p
Skinner, just north of this village
were burnt to the ground. Some of
the household furniture was saved.
MI Skinner was insured for $4,000
in the Vermont Mutual, and his loss
will be about $4,000 more, $4,000 in
all--whch will fall heavily indeed up
on him. Mr.. and Mrs. Skinner are
industrious and highly respectable
people and in this deep calamity have
the sympathy Of their neighbors ant
fellow citizens. The origin Of the
fire is not known.-Undoubtedly was
the work of come ''tramp' or incen
diary nearer home. The last cause is
probably the true one.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30
The Editorial Excursion

The annual meeting of the Vermont
Editors and Publishers Association
was held at the Mt. Mansfield House.
in Stowe, Oh the oath and 25th OF
this month The attendance was not
large, several Of the newspapers of the
State no. being represented, which
was owing in great measure to the
short notice given Of the meeting.
In the absence of the appointed ora
tor, Geo. II. Bigelow, Hiram Atkins,
of the Montpelier Argus, made a few
extempore remarks on publishing
business in general. Mr.. Atkins re-
marks were pertinent and well timed,
and were listened to throughout with
the closest attention. No poet was
appointed for this meeting
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
President-E. p. Walton, Montpe
lier.
First Vice President q. Bene
dict, Burlington.
Second Vice -President-C. M
Chase, Lyndon.
Third Vice Presidential. A. Earle
Morlsville.
Recording Secretary-E. A. Stew
art, Newport.
Corresponding Secretary-Luthe
O. Greene, Woodstock.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30
ElyIai month.

Plymouth.
One Colby, farm laborer en-.
ployed by Daniel Needham, of Ply
mouth, pnt his hand upon schoo,
teachers shoulder, last Sunday eve
ming as she was returning from Tyson
Furnace to her school in the Pollard
District, and made some improper
proposals to her. She turned and fled
At last accounts the authorities O
Plymouth, were trying to appoint all
interview with this same Colby.
The census Of 1870 gave Ply
mouth a population Of 1885. A cen
sus taken on the 1st day Of April
1875, shows decrease in five year;
OF 1884, leaving only 901 inhabitants il
town. The main cause of this rapit
and alarming decrease is the lack o
railroad facilities to take from the
town its lime, iron and lumber, to
gether with the products of the farm
ing interest.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30
lsriAgeWater.

BridgeWater.
George Rice had a valuable horse dis
emboweled by jumping over gate on the
farm of E. II. Carpenter, on the 18th inst.
IT'S the last piece of paper, all written and
gone,
Not sheet to write on should a man break
bone;
Not stamp to pay Samuel to convey the
next,
So you see, Brother Mac, | am somewhat
perplexed. Y.
Here is your paper, here is your stamps,
Stir 'em up both natives and tramps,
Use the talent you inherit,
And send it along to the Spirit. NJ.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30

0uechee.
LADIES FAIR.-The young ladies
Of Quechee will hold Fair and
Strawberry Festival Tuesday eve.,
July 9Th, in the school-house hall, the
entertainment consisting OF such a
musements as will make up a good
time ; hence young men. Old men,
and maidena, and everybody who wish
to see beauty adorned, and while away
pleasant hour, be on hand, as it
will cost you only 25 cents for adj
mission, and you will be sure to get
value received for all your loose
change in the way of Ice Cream,
Strawberries, and Cold Lemonade. -
Mind the time, July 9th, Tuesday
evening.
Remember the Band Benefit at
Village Hall, Thursday evening.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30
West Randolph.

West Randolph.
Il p. Flint has traded the old
Jones farm with Ed Edison. We I'M
derstand Mr., Edison pays $4,000.
One of L. S. Kinney q Co.'S top
carriages was smashed up Wednesday
afternoon at the lower crossing in this
village. A little ineXperience on the
part OF the fair driver was the cause.
No one was injured.
There was a Conference Of the
Christian churches here Friday, Sat
urday and Sunday last. The attend
ance was very good, both of ministers
and laymen. Much interest was shown
and the Conference resulted in much
good it is hoped.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30

Weatisersiieles.
Horace Squires lost forty sheep
by the rain on Friday,
e. $. Haskell SHARED one day re-
Gently, "A sheep from six in the fore
noon until half past four in the after
noon.
bishop Bissell recently confirmed
three persons at the Mission Of the
Episcopal church in Weatherslleld
Bow.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30

WaitSVille Gems.
Your correspondent from Hartland has
not answered my question. viii he please
to give the weight of clean washed wool
suitable for carding, that Mr.. Holt sheared
from that big sheep, and oblige a citizen.
"A correspondent in the Standard says
that Z. Dole is building large barn. If
Elder Dole would build up q principle of
pure religion in himself, would it not be an
ornament too ? Try it. Elder.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30
Bethel.

Bethel.
The Universalist Sunday School
children are talking Of having picnic
on Mt. Hungar sometime this week.
Mr.. Wilson of the Depot House
has had the front of his horse barn
clap-boarded. The remains of many
an old poster disappears from the pub
lie view.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30
BsrUctOrsvilic.

"A couple Of "T C's." drove into
the place recently, unhitched their
horse near Cavend ish, turned him
loose, and ''lit out on foot. On
Wednesday last parties came from
Salem n. Y, and claimed that the
horse was stolen from there Saturday
night.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30
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Springfield.

Springfield.
f. S. Harlow, who received the
appointment from Hon. l.. p. Poland
last fall, has just passed the final ex-
animation at West Point and has been
admitted as cadet.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30
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PerkinsviIAe.

MIR. II. n. Wheelock of North
Haverhill, N. H., has leased the soap
stone quarry at this place Tor a term
Of years, and will commence quarrying
stone at an early day. The stones are
quarried in blocks and then drawn to
Gassett's Station, and then shipped on
cars to Boston, Mass.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30
Ludlow.

Those bones,-which were found
in the woods, and such ferry made
about, came from the west more than
a year ago, and are being cleaned so
to wire up the skeleton Human
bones are nothing strange in country
where there are several young Doctors.
=G0zette.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30
Barnard.

Barnard.
Last Thursday night we had the
hardest storm of wind and rain of the
season. 1t blew down u barn for J.
S. Gale, killing very valuable COW,
and injuring one other.-It broke
down trees, &c.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30
South ROyaltOn.

"A subscription paper has been
circulated for the benefit of N. n.
Barrows of this place, whose misfor-
tune resulting from crazy wife were
mentioned three weeks ago and about
800 raised.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30

Sharon.
Eliza J. Whitney RECEIVERS S17s3
damages in the Orange County
Court, from the town of Sharon for in
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30

The centennial buildings at Phil
adelpha are now going up at the rate
oftWo acres per week.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30
M BANKRUPT CX.


In the District Court of the United States for
the District Of Vermont.
TN the matter OF JONI HILL, Bankrupt,
| notice is hereby given that a petition has
been filed in said Court. By JOHN S. EA1oN,
of Vershre, in said District, duly declared a
bankrupt under the Act Of Congress of March
I'd, 1867 for dischar &C and certificate, from
all his debts and other claims provablc under
said Act, and that the Sd day of August, 1879,
at 10 O'Clock A NJ, before the Hon. ID. A.
SMALLEY, Judge Of said Court, at the U. $.
Court Rooms i'll Windsor, is assigned for the
hearing of the same, when and where all cred
itors who have proved their debts, and other
persons in nretcs, may attend and show
cause, if and they have why the prayer Of
said petition should not be granted.
Dated at Burlington, on the 2Sd day Of
June, 1875.
b Is. SMALLEY, Clerk.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30
Chester

Chester
r. p. Pollard Esq, is making ex
tensive improvements upon his dwell
ling house on North St.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30

Three executions in one day is
something unusual for New England
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30
ia x EIS.
A HOME SECURITY THE BEST.
Woodstock Railroad Company.


On and after the lst of July, 1875, the price
of the Bonds of the Woodstock r. X. Co. will
be PAR and accrued interest. Until the
above date, purchasers may obtain them a.
either OF the Banks, at 90. and interest,"
Subscriptions to the Bonds may be made at
any time prior to the frs, day of July, 1873.
at 80 and accrued interest, the money on the
same to be paid at such times thereafter US
the work may require, and as the Trustees
may call for the same.
Subscription papers may be found at the
National Woodstock Bank, Ottaisuechee
Savings Bank,
TT the tore of F, n. Billings,
:" Chas. Dana,
" Hosea " French,
= " John S. Eaton,
I" Post Office,
Eagle Hotel,
1" VIC. Raymond, Brdgewater
:" Chas. Tinkham, Quechee.
FRANCIS w. CLARK.
Treasurer W. II Co.
Woodstock, W., June l, 1875
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30

iuries received from a defective high
way.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30

EIANFN6a EoOs.&; OF all kinds, for sale,
cheap, at FREEMAN ..
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30
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D I Il u
SCYTHES ! SCYTHES =!

Mascoma Edge Tool Co.'S, Scy'hes, Leban>
on, n. H.. Hubbard and Bake's Scythes,
West Watsvlle, Me-, for sale, and WAR-
RANTED, ty o. II. FREEMAN.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30
Wlnds0y Co. Ne7vs.

CT The price of the SPIRIT OF THE ACE Is
One Dollar and FIFTY Cents gear to Mai
Subscribers, and $1,75 TO Village Subscribers
serced by theCarrier. Ifnot paid an advance
80 GEMS extra wiN be charged in each case
Office Subscribers same as Mail Subscribers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-06-30

7X6, and this is common work tor her
The Floral Services of the Uni
versalist Sabbath school, were held as
announced in last weeks paper, at the
Uuniversalist church last Sabbath.
The exercises by the school were well
arranged, and executed to the admira-
ton of all present. To speak in praise
of any particular part of the exercises
would be doing injustice to others, as
all were so well rendered. Hon. Fred
erick Billings and d.. Henry Boynton
were present, by invitation, and ad
dressed the school in-their very pleas
ant social manner, much to the edit.
cation of all present, and particularly
the children to whom their remarks
were principally addressed. The
house was beautifully decorated with
flowers. The pyramid of flowers in
front of the altar was the admiration
of all. and the arch over the altar, the
anchor pendant therefrom, the cross
and all the other adornments, were
tastefully and beautifully arranged
Tn. house was we'll filled, and every
thing passed off pleasantly, and We
nope benefcially to all present.
Com.
"A Mr.. Culver, of Gaysvllle, it i;
said, viii soon open a meat market ir
the Dutton & Blossom block.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-15
Err HALLS
AEMkANskSsN 8" .s,NesA VEGETABLE sIcliIm
90 g.g @zsMNs.Z M HAIR
ss-ssss@A RENEWER.

Every year increases the popu-
larity of this valuable Hair Prep
aration, which is due to merit
alone. We can assure our old
patrons that it is kept fully up to
its high standard; and it is the on
ly reliable and perfected prepare
ton for restoring GRAY OR FADED
HAIR to its youthful color, making
it soft, lustrous, and silken. The
scalp, by its use, becomes white and
clean. 1t removes al cruptions and
dandruE, and, by its tonic proper
ties, prevents the hair from falling
out, as it stimulates and nourishes
the hair-glands. by its use, the,
hair grows thicker and stronger.
In badness, it restores the capillary
glands to their normal vigor, and
will create q new growth, except in
extreme old age. 1t is the most
economical UAIR-DEEssING ever
used, as it requires fewer applica-
tions, and gives tho hair a splendid,
glossy appearance. A. Il. Hayes,
MID, State Assayer of Massachu-
sets, says, "The constituents are
pure, and carefully selected for ex-
ccllent quality; and | consider it
the BEST PREPARATION for its
intended purposes"
Sod By all Druggists and Dealers in Asdscssss.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-15
GREEN BAL AND MINNESOTA
RAILROAD.
TRAM GOING WISH.

SUMMER TINE TABIE N EFFECT JUNE
y, IS s.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-15
u ssconsan Cemtral Railroad.
SCUM.

.,pERATED By PHILLIPS Il COLBY CONSTRUCTION c.
Nay 10. 90.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-15

: Daily except Sunday. Daily except Sal
urday. supper. Breakfast.
BE- train leaves Green Bay at A. NJ. con
Meeting at Hilbert with train for Worcester ar
Green Bay at 11.IO P. VI.
SLEEPIf-G CARS
ATT t.IlF.tL- M \ Nm - \ NS'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-15
CONNECTIONS j.:

CONNECTIONS
At Milwaukee with Chical 0. Mi wiukee & St.
Paul. aul Western Union Raiiways.
At Plymou b wi h 6hehoy2an i rond du Lac
Pa way. or FOn du Lac and Sheboygan,
At Green Bay with Green Bay u MiI nesota
NorrhweStern Hallway. for points nor,b.
At Amherst Junction with tireen Bay Il Mime
sofa Railway. tor GRAND Rapid, and points
Vest.
At Junction City with Wisconsin Valley Rail-
way. for Wausau.
F., B, PHILLIPS, General Manager.
Il, PRAIL, Gen, L, a, Mil,
E. BACON, Assistant
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-15

Price Ono Dollar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-15
3uckingham's Dye.
FOR THE WHISPERS.

As our Remover in many cases
requires too long 4 time, and too
much care, to restore gray or faded
Whiskers, we have prepared this
dye, in one preparation, which will
quickly and cfectually accomplish
this result. 1t is easily applied,
and produces a color which will
neither rub nor wash off. Sold by
all Druggists. Price Fifty Cents.
Manufactured by r. p. HALL { Co..
NASHUA. Nh.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-15

EOi5Iu. SCUM.
Ill. AXp. Pass STATIONS. MixT.Xp a.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-15


Trains run daily Sundays excepted.
Trains run on Chicago time, which is % min.
utes faster than Wimona time.
CONNECTIONS,
Vt Green Bay with c. & ". R'y for Oconto
MCnomonee, Escanaba, Marquette, L'Anse
Appleton, Nee all j Menasha, Oshkosh. Fon /
du Lac Milwaukee and Chicago
6, B. NJ. arrives at Green Bay Station at
c. &. n. ". leaves Green Bay Station at Gas
with Wis Genital R. R. for Milwaukee and
points on line of their roai.
Also with Union Steamboat Cos Line of First
Glass Freight and Passenger Boats for Detroit.
Cleveland and Buffalo: RE R'y for Eastern
Cities. Through Tickets sold at Principal
stations.
1t Amherst Junction with ". C. R. R., for Uau
naca. e. auWcGa, Ne ina, Milwaukee and
Chicago.
At PloYcr with fast line Of stages for Stevens
Point.
Al Grand Rapids with ". V. R. R., for Tomah
and Wausau.
1t Hatfield with Omnibus line for Neillsyille.
At Merriam with ". W. R. r. for Black River
falls. Madison, Chicago, Eau Claire. Menom-
once. Hudson saltwater, st. Paul, Minneapo-
lis and Breckenridge.
At WInona with c. NJ L S. P. R'y, for l.;
Crosse, La Crescent, connecting with {. y. \
III. for Dubuque and Stations on their hue
Nabasha. Re'lwing, Hastings, st. Paul and
Minneapolis.
Charles. Rochester, Owatonna. Mankato, an
With keokuk Northern Line \. I. Packets fol
all Mississippi liver Points. Fare from Green
Bay to St. Louis via e. 3. K NJ. AMI keokub
Line. only $500. Berth and Stateroom in-
cludeu
d. NJ KELLY, Gent Manager,
5. 3. KEN RICK. Supt.,
Il. W. n kIu N,
Gen Pass. and Ticket Agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-15

TIE Prspriesors of the above Institution bav-
ns fitted and furnished il with the latest i'm.
reYed Tools and Machinery, are prepared to fl
u orders fer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-15
wis. ariey e.. IL.

*Ir1in- Sop only on Signal,
Connections: I.-C. NJ. Y 81. p. r. r. .
i. ". K. K. ST.. Is. x. NJ. Il. K. Nv.
L. L. ~ itL Sj&aCs tol jenny.
+. y. " GATT, Supt
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-07-29
How Arkansas was RecOnciled to
Massachusetts.

A few days since a resident of this city,
who had been passing year in Texas,
started for home with his wife to renew
his business connections in Boston. He
reached Little Rock few days after the
18th of June, and having recorded his name
and residence. was shown to his room. He
had scarcely busted his coat and washed
I'D, when a rap at the door was given.
Upon Dening it he found three strangers.
''YOu are from Boston, thinkT' said
the spokesman.
Boston is my native place and Boston
is nv destination" replied the gentlemen.
".Well. YOU are the gentleman we are
looking AFTER" continued the Little Rock
er. 1--WE want you to step down stairs a
few minutes"
"Don't go,'' said his wife, who had un-
pleasant "reminiscences Of past unpleasant
ness.
"we want you to go, too," continued
"W.H, what does all this mean ~ said
the Bostonian. "Has any thing broken,
gentlemen?"
"Broken," reiterated another member
of the sell appointed committee, "haven't
yOu read the newspapers" Z"
"Have not seen newspaper for three
days was the reply.
"Well. my friend.' he continued, MAS
sachuse is and South Carolina have buried
the hatchet on Bunker Hill. and Maryland
and Virginia saw it accomplished. But
come down stairs, for we've got some
thing on ice, and as you are the first Bos-
tonian that we have got hold of, we pro
pose to have the deed of reconciliation be-
tween Arkansas and old Massachusett.
signed and witnessed right here and
now"
The Bostonian was little daZed, but he
went down stairs, where he was received
with cheers. He was interviewed by the
local editor; he and his wife were shown
the beauties of the place in the best turn
out in the place; and he was sent on hi:
way rejoicing.-BostOn Journal.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-07-29
The Use Of Flies.

We are apt to be very severe upon flies
when they settle on our noses at some In
convenient moment, or ON the fruit we
are about to eat; and yet they do US very
valuable service. II we watch one OF
these insects at the moment they alIght
after an excursion in the air, We shall see
il perform series of evolutions not un-
like those of a cat engaged In making ner
toilet. The fly will rub its hind legs
against each other, then brush its wings
with them: next comes the turn OF tit
fore legs, and lastly, the pro6oscis IS sP-
piled 10 every limb it can reach. All tills
4 not a work of mere cleanliness, as
might az first sight be supposed; In real
ity. the insect is In the act of preparing us
dinner. Mr.. Emerson, having placed
fiy he had just caught under the micro
scope. saw that its body was covered WITH
an immense number of extremely minute
/ PARASITES; and the observation was repeat
edly confirmed son other subjects, lie
| next perceived that the insect touc &c
with its proboscis all those parts wher'
there were such lice, and that the various
operations performed with the legs has
no other object but that Of collecting al