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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

The Spanish squadron in the Bay of Biscay,
which has been ordered to lombard the town
Zarauz 10 consequence OF its complication with
the outrage upon the German ship Gustav,
heStates about carrying the measures into Ell
feet as the Carlists threaten to visit it upon the
captain and sailors of the vessel who are still in
the VILLAGE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

Ii thus appears that the state OF Nlassachu
sets has u times as much bank capital as the
Is South aud Southwestern States, and New
York, State and city, has .! times as much;
Rhode Island times as much; Connecticut
as much, Pennsylvania II times as much, OHIO
10 per ct as much, and Illinois 70 per cent. as
much.
All of these South and Southw esteru States
have representatives in Congress. Will they
be kind enough to say how business is to be
carried Oh 10 these States, and whether the late
National Banking Law was wha. they want
ed or what the South wanted? Could they not
by combination, have introduced change,
or improvement, or alteration? Some OF their
constituents tbDk they might.
The capital of 1904 banks on October 2,
1874. was s4s3, 765, III; surplus fund, SIPS,
e5s, l07; undivided profits, $5l, 4S4 437 Ma
tional Bank circulation, 1888, 225 29S.
The Comptroller reports that the deposits 10
the Savings Banks of New Eng!and. New York
aud New Jersey, lS73-'74, was 1896, 1858, 73l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

A New WATCH. Chester. the Richmond
correspondent Of The Petersburg News, says
about $3.50 has been subscribed by members of
the House OF Delegates to purchase for MIR.
Lopgley the member from Washington couu,
ty, new gold watch, to replace the one stolen
from him some nights siuce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

4 dispatch trou Petersburg, Va, says: "A
band of negro robbers made q raid to-day on
the premises Of Gilbert Smith, who died sud-
denly on Sunday, and carried of all his estate,
amounting to over 500 They escaped, and
left no clue behind"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

The Piedmont Vtrginan records the death
.! q .b!lcI Burrel!, another old aud faithful
servant OF President Madison, who died on
Mooday night last, aged 81 years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

The New York State Loan and Trust Com
pauy has coumcnced suit against the Cook
County National Bank Of Chicago, to recover
S54.4jO,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

The iron masters and cosilery proprietors Of
South Wales threaten general lockout unless
all their employees resume work within week
If the threats is carried out, it is stated that
100 900 persons ~i! be thrown out OF employ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

The Amherst Enterprise says:-"The wheat
is suffering considerable injury by the continu-
ed cold weather, which came on 80 suddenly
after the very mild weather of the fall and early
winter"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23
MARRIED..

January 10th, 1875, at the residence of the
brides parents, by Rev. B. P. Dulin, Mr..
MORRIS B. WORKMAN and Miss MARY
V. HALL, sl of Loudoun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

Charlotte Richards, colored woman, died
10 Frederick sburg on Friday, the 18th inst, 10
the one hundred h year of her age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23
TFor the Alexandria GaZet e.
Southern aud Southw esfern National
Banks.

By the Report of the Comptroller of the
Currency, forwarded to Congress Deem Der 7,
1874, it appears that the Southern and South
western States had capital in the National
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

The Suffolk Herald thinks nothing is
palmer than the fact that the Legislature has
no idea of attempting to pay the State debt in
full"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

Dublin University Yesterday elected Gibson,
Conservative, to the House Of Commons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Alexandria, Va, Postot6ce
January q, 1875.
Persons calling for letters will say they are ad-
vertised and give the date of the list
II not called for within thirty days, they will be
sent to the dead letter office, in Washington.
Adams Mrs Theresa Grsson, Mrs
Boyd, Salie, col Herring,
Brannon, Mrs Bridget Jackson, Henry
Buxton, CH Jackson, Miss Roberts,
Bourdd Henry Jackson, Cathsrine
Cradus Henry Little, Miss Jennie
Cole, Mrs Louisa Lyles, Mrs Maris
Casey Lewis Mason, Mrs Maria
Davis: Edward Newman, Mrs NJ
Davis, Dora Patterson, Miss Maggie
Derwort, w II II Quinn, Miss Mary
Fisher, Jonathan Robinson, VIM
Greene, Mrs Mary F Strngfellow, Henry, col
Grufy, Henry Strcek, Miss Laura
Garner, Miss j Washington, Mrs u
Garrett, Joe Whalen, Daniel,
Gaines, Miss II F Yulson, Miss Sealy
jan 23-1t W. N. BERkLEI, P. IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

HOUSE BURNED. -Ou Thursday night of last
week, the dwelling house Of Mrs. VI. Mcdaniel,
at Berry's Ferry, koowpa as the Royston tavern,
was destroyed By FIRE, together With its con-
tents, Mrs Mcdaniel and daughters narrowly
escaping 10 their nj ht clothing. By this mis-
fortune the family are left D the midst of cold
weather, In very destitute circumstances and
the charities of the public are earnestly nvok.
ed - Winchester NacS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS
~ Ho>tet:er's and Vinegar Bi.ters, % per
cent Alcoho!, Alum, Pnrr,.fne Va-nish Rad
ways Ready Reict and Pills Browns Sapons-
ceous DeniriGc=, Jayne's Expeciorant, Sulphate
Morphine, CasLolia, Borax. Cashmere Bouquet
Soap London Tablets Bulls Cough Syrup
Gram Pepper and Nutmegs, just e,clved and
for safe by HENRY COOK s CO.,
ian Is l07 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

ZINE OLD BAKER WHISkEY, Scotch
L and English Ale and London Brown Stout,
Fine French Brandy, Jamaica Rum, Old Peach
and Apple Brandy and Holland GIN. These
goods are strictly pure, and we feel assured
tnat they will give satisfaction to those who
wish pure art Gle.
GEO. McBURNEY s son,
i.n9 lj6 and 10 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23
France.

PARIS, Jan. 22.-ln the Assembly, to-day,
the debate on the constitutional measures was
continued. The Duke de Broglie supported
NJ. Vepavons bill. The Legi.iwist speakers
opposed it, ADD repeatedly declared that they
would never give definite conservation to Mac
Mahon's powers.
NJ. Berenger, speaking for the Left Centre,
announced thar it was willing 10 vote for hrst
readiog, in order to afford an opportunity for a
full discussion Of the bill.
NJ. De Chabaud Latour, Minister of the In
terror, said the members Of the Cabinet, al.
thong b they remained 10 Office only until the
formation IF new Cabinet, accepted full re-
spousibility. He appealed TO the Assembly to
fulfil its solemn engagements.
Jules Favre argued that it was impossible 10
maintain the present status. He pointed at
the importance of the Legitinis,s demand for
the definite establishment of the Republic,
warmly praised ex-President Theirs, and made
violent attack op the Bonapartists tor which
be was called to order.
After a violent and acrimonious debate NJ.
Chabaud Lstour moved that the House pro-
coed to second reading Of Nj. Qe0tarou' S
bill. The motion was adopted by vote OF 55l
to l46. NJ Favre's speech had caused excite
meut and bitter feeling, and immediately after
the announcement Of the vote 90 the second
reading of Ventavon's bill the Right moved
that the report of the Committee of Inquiry
ioto the September Revolution be placed 90
the orders of the day. The motion was carried.
The bill for the creation OF Senate Will
come up for debate next Monday.
CHEAP TRANSFORMATIONS AT meeting of
the Farmers Club OF Fairfax, 90 the 10Th ult.,
the question OF cheap transportation was 10
troduced by Blocker Garfield, who argued tha,
Transportation By railroad was much cheaper
than By wagon, as be had been Informed BY
President Barbour of the Midland road, that
the average cost per ton over said road, for
distance Of from % to 80 miles, would be about
50 90, which, if hauled BY wagon would cost
from $500 TO $500 per ton. Mr.. Garfield
drew comparison as follows: The product OF
farm of $50 acres of improved laud. for ex-
ample his own for 1878. 1.-THE whole of which he
did not transport for the want OF a convenient
railroad. viz:
6Q67 gals milk, cts per gal 1888 50
$50 bush potatoes, 20 cts per bush 80 %
$50 : wheat 20 $500
II tons hay. IS per ton 200
- bbls apples. 50 cts per Dbl 1880
10 veal calves, IS e" g calf 80
Is tons lime l. fertilizer, IS per ton $500
Total freight By wagon 1851 So
The same BY railroad you'd be
6967 gals. milk, cts per gal Sl3e. "a
100 bush, wheat. 8 bush 80
$50 potatoes 8 :" " Il" Is 90
II tons hay, s. per ton 24.oO
25 bbls. apples. p Gets per Dbl E %
III veal caiv. S. p Cts each $50
% tons fertilizer &c. 81 per ton $500
Total $2l9 s.
Difference SAIL. is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23
7 ARGE STOCK OF DRY GOODS CHEAP
TAKING INVENTORY.

Baltimore prices to Country Merchants.
January q, 1873
We are takirg account of stock to lst Febr'y.,
1875, and selling all styles of Staple and Fancy
Dry Goods at reduced prices to make room for
Spring Goods. Carpets, Rugs, Door Mats,
Druggets, Oil Cloths, &c, at cost to close.
d. F. BRASHEAR,
b. B. HooMEs, 109 King ST., Alexandria.
S. D. HARPER. jan ri
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That sp-
~ plicatiol: will be made by ME, as tIusrdan
of Richard T., Alice Lloyd, snd Mary Lee
Go!dsborougb, infant children of William 7.
Goldsborougn, in the State of Maryland, to the
Circuit Court of the city of Alexandria for the
paymezt NE OF the legscies due said inf.nts,
under the vii! Of the late Mrs. Anna NJ Ftz-
hugn. FITZHUGH GOLDSBOROUGH,
jan 20 wiz Guardian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

STATUE OF SToSEwALL J JACKSON "A statue
of Stonewal Jackson, executed by the late Mr..
Fo.ey, the we'll known English sculptor, for the
city of Charleston, S. G., is now nearly COM
pIeted at the MAJOR Foundry, at Chelsea
London. The general is represented as stand
ing with drawn broad>word in bis right hand
The hand rests on the sword hlt, and the point
of the weapon is placed on piece Of rock at
the side Of the figure. He wears horseman's
short tuuic. girt by broad belt and buttoned
close 90 the chest. and loose trowsrrs, with
riding boots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

6aOk5 as fOllOHs
Virginia, 20 bsnks.................. S3,5350O|
West Virginia, II banks...."....... 2l3I0o
North Carolina, IL bsnks.-........... 2ZOOooO
South Carolina, II bsnks......... 1885, 90
Georgia, 10 banks Z,765,00O
Florida. ! bank 1880
Alabama, banks 1855, 900
CITY Of New Orleans banks......... 3,850,OOO
Texas bsnks................... ...... 1885, 600
Arkansas, banks............ ........... No,UcO
Kentucky, 81 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 6,4o4 6UO
City of Louisville. 8 banks. 3,449,oO
Tennessee, "a banks 5,2oo,9o
Mis-: ourl, 70 banks. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 2e3o,U0O
CITY Of St. Louis, b .nks..".......... 6.oCO,lAo
$40 90i 90l
Massachusetts, 1863 banks SAL, 6l4,33o
City OF Boston, 81 banks. ............. 81, 4OO,UOO
800, a. A ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23
nENTAL CARD.

During my absence from this city as Professor
of Dental Mechanism in the Baltimore College
OF Dental Surgery. my practice here will be in
charge of DR.. ID. n. RUST whose long sssocis-
ton with me renders any endorsement Of his
ability on my part unnecessary. Tne liberal "a
vor shown me in the past bespeak Tor him, as
surfing my friends and. patients that ne Is IL eve
ry sense worthy OF it.
oct 2I-tt ia les B. HODGhIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

Judging from the family record in the GA
zette the population Of Manassas is rapidly in
creasing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

OnNn LIVERPOOL SALT.
AOOO SACHS q. \. SALT.
>NN ALSO,
i COO SACKS FINE SALT-in full
bright sscks-just arrived and for sale At lowest
market rates from vesse! or store.
dec 4 HOOE i JOHNSTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

HAIR HAIR. AAlA
Another large supply OF REAL HAIR, all
shades and lengths, Tor sac Wholesale and retail
AtGREEN' 5 Hair Goods Manufactory,
ian 20 u King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

WE WILL receive and offer tor sale on
w "wednesday urnrning the D:h instant, q
superior lot ot PORK, Q5 hog<)
DELAPL LANE y FOWLE,
inn 10 u King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23
ian 9

EAMILY FLOUR.
Jas S. WEIGHS, in sacks and bbs, Stonewall,
Meadow Mills, Virginia Valley Mills, 4. ).
Hottie also Extra, super, Fine and Middllngs,
in store and Tor sale By
DELAPLANE s. FOWLE,
dec 10 - King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

and EDAM CHEESE in store
L and for sale At IA! kirg street
dec II w. F. BROOKES
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

DRIME FACTORY CHEESE just received
4 and for ssle by
ian j. {. NJ lL3URN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

the village.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

A TMORE'S MINCE MEAT in store and
n Tor sale by w. +. BROUkES,
dec ~ l4I King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

NEW CROP Gs74- 80 PRIME GUN
~ POWDERTEA, received this day BY
dec Is &. W VI. AMSAG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

A CIDULATED CAYENNE LOZENGERS
n OF our own make, an excellent remedy for
Sore Throat Hyrsenc<s, &c, price 25c per box
for sale by
dec E. 5. LEADBEATER s BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

And EDAM CHEESE in
l. sore and for SAFE Al Ia King -.
dec ~ ". F. BROOhES
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-01-23

DRIME CAROLINA RICE, new just re-
l. ceived By j. Z. MlLBURN,
nov IA Is north Royal ST.
The Morning herald., 1875-12-13

JOSEPH FOUT
Has again opened a Coal Yard at West
and Water streets, which he intends to run
IA connection with his yard ut Orange and
Water streets, where persons In want Of
(oal can be supplied with the celebrated
ENTERPRISE, which gives more satiafSOs
tton than any other Coal in the market,
Persons leaving orders at either yard viii
receive prompt attention.
sep2S-3m JOeEPH HoW.
The Morning herald., 1875-12-13
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
stock Market,
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. IL, 1875.

4 ll41a@ll41I Phila & Read
cr lO6 Clio RR, ex-div553A@55L
1881 l235s@lM North Penn 52N@53
la's lS&5ll5M@llG Phila& Erie l9I0a2O
| lly 1868 l20sss@l lNh OC&A RR 1ON@l0A
nly 1867 l22h@ 1924 Lehigh Val 621S@62N.
ylS6S l22ss@l2} Nav Stock50G 5OL
-lOs Observation-Disclosures R l9A@19L
lew IS ll7M@ll7A do prefd. 43N@44
6s,newlW @W8N|N N Central r 32l5M33
esofNJlai @lML Hestonville 29%@29A
ba RR 81 q 5lIl
The Morning herald., 1875-12-13
baltimore Produce Market.

LT1MoRE, Dec. 1l.-Cotton quiet and
y; middling. PFC. Flour quiet anu
y-nnchanged. Wheat firm: No Wes-
I,ed, 81 Is PI,ennnsylyania !, red, 81 Ssal 30;
90 white, 81 15al 45. Corn-Southern
Western nominally flrmer, Southern
old, zoe; do, new 5oa6lc; Southern
W old zoe; do new 57a62c; Western mix
d, G0a6olSc; do new. 66c; Oats steady;
nern, 3Sa45c; Western white. 42a45c;
ern mixed 39a4lc. Rye firm, s3aSSc;
llrm; good demand; Maryland and
sylvania S22n2t. Provisions quiet.
new, S250. Bulk meats; loose nomi-
ehoulders, &c; clear rib sides lla1lAc;
fa "a active. sL2allkc, Bacon scarce and
Shoulders l6Aal1c, clear rib side l3Aa
Hams 1515a16. Lard steady and firm;
l3'1c; refined l4c Butter firm and
good grades scarce; Western extras,
|; hrsts 25a27c. Petroleum dull; crude,
&c; refined 12Mc Coffee 6rmer, not
E16ly higher; Rio cargoes, 13115a2le; job
l9a22c; Whiskey very dull
The Morning herald., 1875-12-13
Philadelphia Trade Report.

turday, Dec. H. Cotton is steady with
+ inquiry from the spinners, Sales
0 bales middlings at l3A.@l32c, for yel-
and New Orleans.
rk is nominal at $32 per ton for No. !
rcitrOn.
Pds-Cloverseed is in fair demand, and
leir views. Sales of Pennsylvania and
tern at ]O9ll%c. per ib. Flaxseed is in
and by the crushers atSl.6O. Timothy
flee is dull, and prices favor buyers.
of 800 bags Rio at l71a@2O15c.; $50 bags
layra at l9l4M2O112c., all gold. Sugar
stock is held too high to compete with
h1oring markets, and ouI refners are
PEELED to seek their supplies from these
ceS. We continue to quote at S1l49S15c,
arand refined Cuba. Refined sugars
y at ll3sc forcut LOAF; 1890 for powder
Us FOR crushed, lO12c for granulated;
pur and meal-The flour market is
ana prices favor buyers, particularly
Pc poorer grades $500 barrels were
hv The various city millers on terms
helh. About 500 barrels changed
ls in lots to suit the local trade
:ojGgi:75s extras at G@6:25; Wis
IN extra family; S6@6:75; Minnesota
%. SG(g7.2; Pennsylvania, Olio, and
ANA do. do. $7.5O@S;5O fancy brands.
% as to quality. Rye Flour sells at
prn Meal no sales.
hn--Wheat market firm. Sales OIL
push. Pennsylvania red at $l:3S@l:4l
Western do at $l.06aI q. Rye is
nal.Corn is selling at 71a721Ic for yell
u for mixed; and 58a66c for new yell
Oats are firmly held at 39a43 for mix. |
end 44a52c for white.
hsky is firm and in demand; sales of |
|arrels Western irOn-bound at $I:l6.
The Morning herald., 1875-12-13
Philadelphia Produce Mark ct.

Tier - Market quiet. New York
Bradford county extras 33as5c; do do
(; Rolls, Western extras, 2Sa9Oc; do lists,
eese nominal. New York fancy, l33lc.:
prime, l2M@l3Ac. Western fine, 1870
es quiet, receipts increased Pennsyl-
P; New Jersey, and Delaware fresh,
Western do. 3i@3Oc.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-12-25
The Jew of Wilma.

In the advance of the French against
Russia, a colonel, strolling in the su-
burbs of Wilma, heard cries of distress
from house, and entering to ascer-
tain the cause, he found four soldiers
engaged in plundering and ill-treating
an aged jew and a young girl. The
marauders, not being inclined to re-
linquish their prey, proceeded to blows;
but the colonel, who was an excellent
swordsman, laid two of his assailants
dead on the spot, and drove the other
two from the house severely wounded;
he himself received slight wounds, and
a ball grazed his cheek. On the re-
turn of the remnant of the French
army, oppressed with fatigue, want,
and disease, the worn-out soldier, in
.ags, sought the dwelling of the jew,
and with difficulty was recognized,
so completely changed was his APP
pearance. The Jew completely fur
nished his wardrobe, I'D contrived to
send him through the hostile armies
to France. At peace, the colonel was
obliged to retire on miserable pit
lance, which an aged mother and sister
shared. He. had forgotten the Jew of
wilma, when one evening, in the
spring of 1916, man called at the
humble abode in the surburbs of Paris,
and having satisfied himself as to his
identity, placed in his hands packet,
and vanished. On opening it, the
colonel found bills, on banker in
Paris, to the amount of $4,000, with
the following note:-"He whose
daughter you preserved from the most
brutal treatment, whose life you saved,
and whose house you protected from
plumber at the risk of your existence,
sends you an offering of his gratitude;
the only return he requires is, if ever
you hear the Jews condemned, you
will say that one of that race knew how
to be grateful" The old Jew died at
Vienna his daughter, the heiress of
his immense wealth, the largest por-
ton of which was in French funds,
visited Paris; it was natural she should
seek the brave man who had preserved
her from the worst of fates, and with
no common emotions he found the
young girl he had protected now
blooming and beautiful woman, and
grateful as she was engaging. He be-
came lover, and she consented to be
a wife. With her hand he received
more than c. 100000.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-12-25
The Palmyra Palm.

The Palmyra palm (Borussus t1abelli-
fGTmis) is the most common species of
palm in India, growing in many dis
tricts spontaneously and in others be-
ing extensively cultivated. In the
island of Ceylon vast forests are COM
posed of this tree. 1t is one of the
fan-palms; and, at the height of from
twenty-five to forty, or even sixty feet,
bears magnificent crown of leaves,
each about four feet long, with stalk
of the same length, and from seventy
to eighty rays. The tree furnishes
many valuable products for the use of
the natives, such as fruit, wine, oil,
matching, cordage and timber; but
one of the most important of the sub
stances yielded by it is a material for
writing. From time immemorial the
Hindoos have used the leaf of the
Palmyra palm as a substitute for pa
per; and much of their most precious
literature has been recorded upon it.
The long, smooth, polished spaces
between the rays are excellently
adapted to the needs of the writer or
graver, and are very durable. In
making up book the narrow, straight
slips are pierced with hole in the
center, through which string is
passed, and thus the pages or strips are
hung together. Many of the sacred
books of the Hindus have been made
in this way and have borne very rough
usage for many centuries. The writ
ing is executed with sharp iron style
and is engraved upon both sides of the
page. In some parts of India palm
leaves still serve the purpose of paper;
and letters written upon the slips, and
afterwards neatly rolled together, are
frequently sent through the postofices.
This is especially the case in Orissao, in
Gond country, and in the south part of
India. In writing the style is held in
the right hand by the thumb, in a
most constrained position, the little
finger acting as fulcrum. The art
of writing rapidly in this manner is
rarely acquired by Europeans.