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NEW FIRM
1. ?. SEYMOUR & CO.,

Successors to smith. Woodruff s. Co, are now
selling Ut the old stand
IN EMPIRE BUILDING,
From = large stock of
DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS,
BRUSHES, OILS, VARNISHES,
PUTTY, WINES, LIQUORS, ~
CIGARS, TOBACCO, PER-
FUMERY, CANDIES, full
list of Patent Medicines, all
of the Herbs known to
Botanic Pharmacy, and
in fact everything pertaining to
FIRST GLASS DRUG STORE
Feeling thankful to the public for the kind
mes aud confdnece bestowed upon me during
the past six vears while serving in the capacity
of Druggists Clerk. L now cordially invite them
10 visit our establishment at
The Sign of the Big Mortar
Where all Prescriptions will be put mp with the
greatest care and where hope at all times to
De found :. worthy and well qualified-'
Ths circumstances under which start IN bu-
riness require me to make my terms OF SAFE
ready pay. Come, and will do yom good;
Ravenna. Feb. -. 1875. S3stf
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Bfasdtk'S silks. !.

A full line of Black Silks in the best
makes offered at SEARL Bros.
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For Sale.

A second hand Piono. Rosewood case, with
stool and spread for $500. Piano in good or
der and tune. A great bargain. as it is rs good
f,r new beginners ew instrument, and can
be apple in payment on a new one at the above
price, when desired JIG. PRENTIss.
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There will be all o -ster Supper and Dance at
BRADLEY's HALL. MANrUA s ScATION.
on Thanks giving Eve, HtRsrAY. Nov. a5ih
1875. All are cord tally invited.
MUSIC-Miller 4 Farr's Ban d.
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CLEVELAND s PITTSBURG RAILROAD
On and after May 23. 1875. Trains will leave
Stations daily, (Sundays eXcepted) rs follows:
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New Advertis, It's.
Commissioners Proceedings.
County Commits sioners' Report
Of their Tran 8 actions d State
ment of Orders Is sued for the
Month Of October, 1878.
MONDAY. October 4th. 1875,

MONDAY, October 4th, 1875.
lows, to-wit: Smith Sanford. Wanzer Holcomb
and E. A Parsons. e,. sit.E.G
On motion of Smith Sanford the following
bills were allowed and ordered paid.
o. A. Davis. bridge work and materials
IN Palmyra 20 S5
Fetus Hem. bridge work and materials
in Randolph. ............................ 100 90
Ward 4 Tierney, bridge work and ma
terials in Streetsl ORC ............ 676 "a
Boose 4 Paruielee bridge work and ma .
terials in Aurora Observation-Disclosures. 66s 0s
Edgar Foot. bridge lumber in Aurora. IA %
G. Fisher, labor about well for County 30
K. T.. Hutchinson. bridge work and ma 80.
terials in Mantua ..... go 90
Rep. Printing Co. Blanks and Rocks for
County ................ ,.--......... sI O5
Raw. Gas Co., gas urnishei Court House 2 IL
G. S. Cotter Pump and Fixtures for Co. 81 50
Bacon Il Davis, Coal furnished Co., 81 50
L. G. Halleck 4 Bro bridge work and
materials in Root>town .............. 124 95
E. e, Wiliyard, bridge work and matcri-
ais in Ravcnna NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 157 So
l.. w. Hall & Son. Advertising and
Printing for Co. ............... 1862 80
Rep. Printing Co, Blanks and Books for
Clerks Office. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 46 IS
l.. Knapp, Ballot Boxes for CARROTS
willie ......................... 90
Raw, Post Office. Postage stamps for Co.. ec
Il. n. Bissell, Ice furnished Court House 60
James Robinson bridge work and ma r
terials in Garrettsviile 900 90
L. w Hall & Son. Advertising and Print
ing for County Observation-Disclosures. Al so
Record of vote-Ayes. Sanford, Hdlcomb and
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Black;Beaver5 u Ci0aikinss.

= II a
An elegant stock OF New Black
Beaver Cloakings az
SEARL Bros.
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Irish POplinS.

Irish POplinS.
A very full stock of Irish Poplins in
beau tjfui shades just received at !. T..
SEARL Rios.
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MFRS BEARDSLEY has had large expert
Nl ence and unparalleled success in the treat
mcnt of those chronic diseases which baf1lc the
skill OF the best practitioners. ;as1e s - +:
Persons suffering from Rheumatism, Neural
gia. Paralysis. Dyspepsia, Bronchitis, Cxtarrh
Asthma, Piles. Sick Headache. Diseases of the
Eye. Lungs Liver. Heart, Kidneys, &c. also
Scrofula and other Diseases of the Blood, arc
daily cured by this Magnetic Treatment wher
all other remedies have failed to afford relief
Mrs. Beardsley gives particular attention to
those diseases peculiar to women. -ia
Will remain at the POE HOUSE. Rayenna,
until TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10th, 1875.
CONSULTATION FREE,
Sept. IS. 1876. ss
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Rubber Boots.
Mems Pure Gum Boots, 80 stamped
and warranted perfectly reliable, at
$500. w. d. DURHAM.
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First National Bank,
OF RAVENNA, o.,

OPP Q SITE EThA q L o c K
ESTABLISHE In 1868,
As a Home Insfifution for the aee0ntnso-
aafio of the People of Portage Cosrfy-
wewiII endeayor in the future, rs in the past,
o give preference and ill orders and supply the
wants and demands of our own county people
Hrst-
Will pay the Highest Market Rates for
Coupons Gold. silver and Premium Funds
of ali kinds
Interest ollowcd on time deposits
Revenue Stamps all sizes, kept constantly
hand and all orders filed promptly.
Special Deposits received without charge
u, 8 Bonds and Securities bought and sold
at best market rates.
prnrs draw N and cashed on all the principal
ities i'm the United States
sight Drafts on England. ireland and all
cities in Europe
Collections made on all points in the United
States, and prompt remittance made
Nd. CLARK, Prest.
C WIrrER. Cashier. 267
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Davis Patent Bed SPRINGS

which. owing to its c Ise, durability and cheap
ness. its simplicity Of get up. and heing better
proporiiuued than any other in the market. has
given general satisfaction. He would infOi IN
the public that he ill continue the manufac-
ture of the same and sell at reasonable prices.
hy@AGENTS WANTED Tor Townships and
Counties through Ohio. -..,s--.--
For terms. apply ut my shop on Chestnut ST..
opposite Court HOu .e Ravenna. Ohio.
Ravenna, y, Oct 90 1875. ST3-4ws
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FoGLE's ELIXIR OF LIFE.

List of Advertisements,
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Whereupon Board adjourned without day,
Attest. WILLIAM GRINNELL, Auditor.
ORDERS IssUED-BRIpGE FUNn
Oct. ''.'s' N'-@ tNsa ! "'1'
L. o. a. Davis, bridge work and ma
teriais in Palmyra \. !..s..L. 70 IS
.' Ward Tierney, bridge work and
materials in streetsboro. .. i......:. 676 81
Fet,ls Hem. bridge work and ma
49, tcrials in 1sa ndolph 81 s.i-.. = ;. 100 co
g Boose y Parmelee, bridge work and
materials in Aurora ........ 663 03
=. Edgar Foot. bridge lumutr in sAu-
rora :. :. - "a IS
r. + :tchinson. bridge work and
materials in Mantua .......... 379 60
" f. e. Willyard. bridge work and
materials in Ravenna ........... 157 SIS
. l. G. HnIleck u Bro. bridge work
and materials in Koo.stown...... 1874 a5
IL. James Robinson, bridge work and
materials in Garre, sville...-..a-s 200 90
ORDERS lS5UED-COUErY' FUND.
5. c. S Cotter, Pump and Fixtures for
we'll 81 50
6. & W. Fisher, labor and repairs on
well l....--.-................. 90
:" Bacou Il Davis, coal furnished Co. 81 50
s l.. w. Hall 4 Son, Advertising and
Printing for Co., ................. l62 so
II. Rep Print az Co. blanks and blank
books for County 1877 DO
H. Penn. Company, Freight on public
documents ............ 5s
" L &. Knapp, Ballot Boxes for Gar
rettsville. 90
g. n. Bissell, Ice furnished Court
House 469
:. Raw. p. O., Postage stamps for Co. co
1G. L, w. Hall & Son, Advertising
and Printing for Co. 41 80
1s, J. l.. RUSSELL repairs for County. %
26 j c. Beatty. Clothing for Prisoners
in Jail 100
Attest, WILLIAM GRINNELL, Auditor.
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Press.

THURSDAY, NOV. 1s, 1875.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-04-15

At the reeeik session Of the General
Assembly IA act Was pesscd to pro
vide for the establishment, snd to pre-
-cril,e rules fir the government Of n
Norm ! Sch ,oi. or sch0a 9, in the
State Of Tennessee, in correction with
tue palilie Sehesl system <herof.
This llw contains the f0lloNiag pro-
visions. among other-: That in the
location Of said Normsl School or
schools. the State Bolrd Of E4uc,ti N
sh.rl, give preference to such locality,
accessible { all pirts Of the State, rs
shall offer, grgtuitou-ly, the most suit
able grounds and uHliugs for he
establishment of the ssrne; Provided,
That nothing in this act shall be SO
construed as to authorize the cxpenh.
ure Of money from The State Ireasa-
ry, or school fund Of the State.
THAT said State Beari If Educ
ton may receive contributions Of
money from the trustees of the Pea
bndy educational fun /, or donations Of
property or funds from any other
sources, for the benefit of this enter
prise, which they shall in good filth
dispose Of and dislurse in accordance
with the conditions of the donations.
That the trustees Of colleges and
universities, or educational institu-
tons, shall have power TO give The
use Of their property to the State
Board of Education for the benefit of
Normal Scleois."
In pursuance with the above pro-
visions, the State Board OF Education
will receive propositions until My IL,
1875, Offering hiil,hngs and sites for
the school or schonis. 0ther aona,
tions viii be received ut any time. In
these Nermal Scheuls, accommodation
must he provided for young Ladies', As
the ranks # teachers IN the primary
schools are mainly filled ly these.
Propositions Will i've received for
NornIil schools FIR white or co'ored
pupils, entirely distinct and separate,
in accordance with the provisions of
the schaM law Of Tennessee.
Communications may be addressed
to his Excellency, Jmes u. Porter,
ex-otiiio President of.the State b ard
of Education, or u j, Berrien Linds-
ley, Secretary.
Newspapers friendly to the cause Of
popular education throughout the
State, requested to copy.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-04-15

AS we predicted last week, the
"'Gi5son County Kuklux" have hecn
released, the evidence not being sufi-
cieat to convict. The Appeal says
they were acquitted by the jury in
obedience to the recommendation OF
Judges Emmons and Ballard, that the
evidence in the case did not sustaia
the charge and was rot sufficient to
convict. Tae charge to the jury WIS
very important and fall, and the
cour, room was jammed with citizens
interested in tie result Of the case.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-04-15
arNIR.L NEWS.

It is reported thlt the Marquis of
Lorne and bis wife, the Princess
Louise, contemplate visiting the
United States during theensuing sum-
mer.
The Enelish Court Circular of
March 30 has this item: "Mr Ulysses
S. Gram, Jr.. son OF the President Of
the Uaitel States, WIS among the
persons present d at the eoart."
Over fifty thousand millions of
dallrrs passed through the General
Spinneris office during the time he
held it, and the losses of all kinds were
less than one dollar on q million.
\ dispatch to the Ass ,ciated Press
from Corinth, Miss, says that Judge
Jas. j.. Stewart, Il prominent lawyer
and ex-May0r, and formerly United
States Marshal of that District, COM
miited suicide.
Broom corn was introduced in our
country by DIR Franklin. While ex-
anining corn whisk imp 1rted) he
accilentlv found single seed, which
he planted in his garden, and from
hich the corn was propagated.
Now that Bismarck is tianking the
Vatican, and threatens to hold Itaiy
responsible for the Popc's encyclicals
and syllabusters, the story Of the RO-
man correspondents of the Paris Jour
nal des Dehats that an American was
made Cardinal with view to some
emergency that might compel Pho
Nono to fly to the States, wears more
plausible aspect.
The only dangerous Counterfeit na-
yional bank notes Of the denomination
# s. in circulation ere The issues of
the Traders National Bank, the First
National Bank, the Third National
Bunk and tic Merchants National
Bank, III oflhe city Of Chicago. These
counterfeiis are exceeding well doIe,
and calculated "a deceive. All but
eight Thousand Of the notes of the
Traders and the | itst National Banks
IF Chicago have been retired, and the
uotes Of al iou. of these banks of this
denomination are being rapidly re-
deemed in the redemption otiice'of the
Treasury, and no additional notes IF
the denomination Of 50 will be issued
70 these banks. The public generally
should refuse notes of tie denomina-
tion Of IS of these banks.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-04-15
THE REEIatoUs WORLD.

Acc riding to statistics obtained
from Protestant sources 80, 1000 Spar
ilrds have been converted TO Protest
antism since 1868. The Protestant
chapels in Madrid and elsewhere in
the country continue open.
An invitation TO attend The ir-, esti-
turc Of Cardinal McClvsk~ Nth the
bcfctta has hecD cAter led not only
to every arch' .spo and hi-hop in the
United St;te-. Jut to I'll the archai,h-
ops and bishops in the dominion of
Canada. From FRY to - hundred
archli-hops and bishops VIII be pres
cnt.
The General Assembly Ct the Pres
hyteriar Church III the United States
Till meet in the Pine Street Presbyte-
rim church Of st. Louis. Mo. on the
thi.d Thursday, (20th day. of May,
1879. ut II c'clotk, 4. N. The open
ing sermon viii he preached hy Rev.
J. L. Girarleau. d. D., Moderator Of
the last Assembly.
The Central Pennsylvania Confer
ence of the II L Church, in session It
Huntington, Pa, voted on Tuesday
by yeas one hundred and fifteen, nays
thirty-three. in favor of the election of
Presiding Elders ty the members of
each Conference. The change effects
the organization Of tie Church, and
requires the assent of the General
Conference
The Knoxville Chronicle says: We
learn that on Tuesday night Of last
week. Rev. Robert Kellogg WAS
robbed in that county hy unknown
parties Of $3.50 III money, suit f
clothing and Il Bible he got off the
train at Clinton, and asked Of some
strangers the way TO cert lin minister's
house in that county. They gave him
directions, and afterwards the same
p'r;ies wayl,id him and did the rob
hing.
An exchange says, the having on Of
hands by the sisterhood, and PERSONAL
ly 50 imparting the Holy Spirit, Is
growing practice in the Baptist
churches in this country. The women
leave their pews before the commence
mcnt Of the sermon, 20 into the pulpit,
and place their hands for a moment
On the head Of the preacher. Where
The ceremony originated nobody seems
to know. 1t was recently prscticed
in the Warren avenue church, Boston,
of which Rev. q +. Pentccost is pas-
tor.
RI. Rev. Alfred Lee, Bishop Of the
Protestant EIi-copal Church in the
Diocese Of Delaware, has arrived
home in good health, from his visit 10
tie City Of Mexico. The Bishopsays
he found three Protestant congrega-
tions IL that city. to which about b
GEO persons. ne regularly attached,
with 5000 more in occasional attend
ance. lie "rdained seven ministers
and Confirmed 1870 members of the
church. lie regarded the growth Of
Protestant feeling extremely encour-
aging.
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Last weeks Dresden Democrat

Last weeks Dresden Democrat
pTtii>hes long repcrtof a s-rmon by
Parsoa 70 ers, an old negro preach
er, member Of the Southern Methodist
Church, Colered, in which he exposes
the bickery of the Northern white
preachers, in trying to get the negroes
10 Join the African Church. They
call all members Of the Southern col
ored Church rebels, refuse 10 allow
them accommodations in their houses,
and prosecute them in many different
ways. 1t is said to have been a sound
and sensible sermon.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-04-15

y scientific Journal on the Pacific
coast SAYS: A strange disease has at
tackled the chickens in this city, and
'he tlen-roosts OF a numler of citizens
have been almost depopulated. The
malady attacks lie tirds in the ight,
and 20 rapid Is it, progress that hei0re
morning they haze wasted entirely
away, not a single feather remaining
10 mark whore they roasted Dr.
Sheridan has beeu consulted, and he
says the disease Is known Us Iqrceisi
ChipcRS.s. aid i very common oD the
Pacific coast, to which region it i.
confined
On inquiring, We learn that THIS
disease is epidemic here, hut u'der Il
slightly different name. Here i, is
called LGrcenii -ltricm;eHsis.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-04-15

Suit has been entered in the First
Circuit Court hy Sam Tate, Camp
bell Wallace, NJ. J. WickS, w. b.
Greenlaw, ]. W. Sloss and VI. B..
Pritchard, partners under the firm
name Of Sam Tate and associates.
against the Louisville and Nashyill-
Railroad Company, for $500, 900 dam
ages. This same claim was once sub
mittcd to arbitration, and an award
made in favor Of the plaintiffs, l.ut
the company refused TO abide by the
award, and hence this suit. Mcs>.s.
McRae and Harris are attorneys FIR
plaintiffs.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-04-15

Tho Great News Family Commercial, P0-
liti'al AMI Agricultural JOurnHl of the south,
81 u YES tclegraphic news from all parts OF
the world a. soon a. any other ~ per published
in Amciir a.
Ii s-ive-. by telegraph the general news OF
the III world a. soon a. any other paper pub.
ti>hei in the nited States.
u Gives, ~ telegraph, the latest market
quotations Of all foreign aud domestic markets,
day by day and week by week.
ft t.iycS. by telegraph. every day, the clos
ing quotations OF gold. sto' * and bonds in this
city and il New \ oTk. Of the dizzy before.
ID Give. Daily. Sec!i-N eekly ana " cekly,
the ruTrcHt market prize IN TIE City Of E,ash.
Vile of every article OF produce and trade in
Tennessee.
Ii Gives to the mechanic an account Of ey-
cry ROW invention calculated To advance his in
tereSt by icsscnisG his labor.
kt II financial chronicle. which publish
10 the people every fact in the finances of the
State and country calculated To advance or re-
tard their interests.
IL Gives all the current political news and
movements of the day, and :he honest opinions
Of its conductors thereon.
AZ Gives all LEGAL. State and miscellaneous
new of the day.
"a Gives good share Of literature ard poet
ry-irssh. carefully chosen and entertaining.
Ets a. rfcnifUrHl and household columns
by Ia. DANIEL LEE, who is alone employed
by this paper. and who stands first among the
scientific aud practical agriculturistS OF this
-ountry.) are full of plain talk To Farmers and
Housewives. and advocate their interests in all
things.
Bya law Of Congress. going into effect on the
lst of January, 1879. the Publishers of Newspa-
pcrs are required a, the time of mailing to pre-
pay all pO-tage. aud relieves the subscriber of
the payment of postage al the Office of delivery
Crder this law the p-Staee will he les than the
previous law. The pos: agH on the Daily will be
g, cents Instead Of 81 -; tho eekiy 10 cents
instead of 81 &c ITS; and on the Semi eckly 70
cents instead of 10 cents. Our subscription
priccs will therefore include the p0> taEe and
will be a. follows. by mail. payable in advance:
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-04-15

To clubs of Five or more subscribers we will
send our Mammoth Weekly. postage paid. at
- each. Any one getting UP u club of Ten. at
- each. shall have ono copy gratis, passage
paid. 10 clubs of Twenty OF more We will send
the Weekly for 81 ~ each. and one copy of the
paper gratis To the getter up of the club-pOst-
age all paid.
sB- Agents commissions 20 per cent. as here
tOforc.
We have the most extensive and complete
Book and job Printing establishment in Ten
nessee. Blanks of every description kept con-
stantly on hand. Address
onion + ~ AMERICAN.
marle NASHVILLE. TESN
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-04-15

The Tenlossee Baptist Convention,
which was ia Session ia Nashville list
week, elected Ber. I. 7. Eaton Pres
dent. The Convention unanimously
resolved To meet at Jackson next year,
on the Friday oetose the secona Sun
day ia Apsii. The President. I j
Eaton, WAS selected as delegate 10 tbe
General ass .eiatiSn, AID j Is + My
w ID Mayield, Wnliam S5clEon. D
Landrum. . q Pope, W a Ne.sOn,
\ D Phillips, j NJ Phil ips. III b
Howell and j W Then4s were az
pointed delegates to the Southern
Baptist Convention at Charleston,
SoSih Carolina.
The Convention adjourned lust
A0Dday.
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From he Nashville Bannsr.)
GIBSON Comfy JAZZ BREAKERS.
4 Letter from GoVerro Porter Re-
gRrsi.us Tilcir II tHI.
he following letter cXpl ms Itself:


The following letter cxpl ms Itself:
NASHVILLE, April 10, 1873.
Your communication on the su ject
of your further emplo, ment as coun-
sci in the ease Of the State against the
eli son County Jill breakers" WAS
received in due time. After confer
ence with the AttorneyGeneral, |
have determined not IL incur Oh behalf
Of the .otale any additional expense IL
the prosecution Of the cases. The
District Attoney-Gener;l will there
fore have TO conduct them without as
si,tdnce.
When nay immediate predecessor
employed Yourselves and others to as
>iet The regular Ulcers Of the State,
dni 1es,Iied TO other extraordinary
measures To bling these alleged Offend
ers 10 tri.d, hi: purpose wus TO demon-
otrate the liked determination Of the
authorities OF the State t. protect it,
citizens ut any price, and Ia punish
offenders against It's laws. Bat since
the arrest and Indictment f these
parties, the United States authorities
have assumed jurisdiction over them
and have undertaken their punish
ment, after refusing the application Of
the Attorney General To leave their
iial and punishment with the courts
Of the State.
This action on the CART of the au-
thoiities Of the United States his
caused me to adopt the resolution
herein Indicated, and | will thank You
to communicate it to your aSsoci.tc
counsel.
Very respectfully, your obcdient
servant, JAMES ID. PORTER.
Messrs. Caldwell d C,tldwe /, Tren-
ton, Tennessee.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-04-15
The Crops Last Year and the Fro -
meet for this.


The monthly report of the Memphis
Cotton Exchange fiom West Tennes-
see, North Alabama, North Mis,i sipii
and Arkansas north Of the Arkansas
liver, shows, of 1873 responses, that
- $40 per cent. less numner of bales
Of cotton we're praduced in this dis
trivt than in 1873. The Fl, iIiiies
financially furnished il all of produc-
ing the crop were 20 per cent. less
than for 1873. 1t is estimated tn Il
81 per cent. only of the crop remained
unmatched on the 23d ult. There
has been am increase Of lal,OferS in
this district OF per cent. since the
coEsummaiion of last years crop.
The preparations for crop planting are
per cent in advanced condition as
compared with the spring # 1874.
The prospective decrease in the acre
age OF cotton planting tr M thai oi
1874 is estimated nj As per cent
Lahorers are accepting Of wcrk wit.
iJacIity at So per eel,t. for IMAGES, +,
per cent. for shares Of emp and H..
yer cent. for renting lands. The ger
er toAe Of compensation to lalorers
indicates a decline Of .d.Gut ID It
cent. rs compared with tie past two
seasons. There is indicated an II
crease Of acre &c in sn.ll u: lis oven
the aVpra0e Of the mas; t1yo SsosouS "a.
6S per cent. Ihere Is a prospective
i crease # the acre;,-e in corn plant
iig over the average If the past two
seasons of II per ccht OF lSS COZ
respondents, % PEI cent. report great
improvement III fences, II pcr cent.
moderate improvement, and Is lei
cent. zone. Fifty per cent. repoit
materi / Improvement in outluiidines
ana 40 per cent. report inipIoytmenl
of homes.