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Boston has supplied 245,96S persons with
soup during the winter. at an expense OF s4sso.
North Carolina has ga mountains over 6OO0
feet high. The highest il the Black Dome. or
Mitchells High Peak, whose altitude IL 6707 feet.
--"Montpelier," the Homestead Of President
Madison in Virginia, has been sold to land COM
psny, aud is to be occupied by company OF
Germans.
Eighteen skilled persons are employed in the
geological survey Of Wisconsin by the State, and
the Milwaukee Sentinel commercials the force
for economy and efficiency.
An explosion Of sulphur occurred In the Mid
do Greek mine, near fremont Pa. Seven men
were burned: but although their injuries are Sc
we're 1t is thought they will recover.
--Two-thirds Of the county judges elected in
Wisconsin last week are Democrats. and, accord
inn to the Milwaukee Neses, the Democrats have
made handsome gains in the municipal cleo
lions.
The cattle plague has broken out at Wiles-
den, in Middlesex county, England. on large
dairy farm. The entire farm herd Of 100 will
probably be slaughtered. Within three miles are
10 London.
The exports Of fresh beef continue to in
crease. The quantity shipped to Great Britain
from New York and Philadelphia in March
amounted to 67o7, 1855 pounds. valued at $500, 0ss.
making total in nine months Of 29,90S, $40
pounds, valued at $2.677,se3.
-Amsn who requested an interview with the
Archbishop OF the City Of Mexico, while convers-
ing with him, drew dagger and attempted to
assassinate him. The archbishop defended him.
solf, and escaped unhurt. The servants arrested
and handed the criminal over to the police.
How much the beautiful public gardens Of
Kew, near London, are appreciated, may be
Judged by the statement recently made that co.
600 persons often visit them on holiday. The
collection of plants and exotics Is unsurpassed,
and the curator, Sir William Hooker. stands OF
the head Of botanical science.
1t In now stated that in addition to the hor-
sible maltreatment Of prisoners In the Ohio
peniteniiary, some of the officers have allowed
the prisoners to constructs still within the prison
walls and they engaged liz the illicit distilla-
zion Of whisky. This is only an additional argu-
ment for Thorough investigation Of that sink
hole of horror and corruption.
There are now eight large vessels in Mobile
Bay loading with timber for Europe. and four
others have just cleared. They take on an aver
age wood to the value Of $4,000. Should the
proposed breakwater be built in the lower bay.
no &c to afford shelter for vessels while loading,
ahis trade would at once develop into an impor-
can't industry Of the city.
The vessels which passed through the Isth-
nus Of Suez in 1876 numbered 1895, and mea-
sured ,9s6, Cos tons. In 1875 there were 1411,
measuring ,90S, $40 TONS or the vessels Of 1876.
England was represented by tonnage Of &c.,
1gS tons, against 476500 supplied by other ma
lions. France followed at . long distance with
1s5,s4s tons; Holland had 10l.031 tone: Italy
so,e9s; Austria 27,2sl, and Russia but 1922
tons.
During matinee performance Of "The
Two Orphans" OF the Academy Of Masic. Buff
fAlo. last Saturday, a paper box known 40 the
snow-spout, which was brought into use in the
winter scene, caught fire and fell upon the stage,
where the artificial snow was soon smoldering.
The flies we're non-combustible, being heavily
coated with alum, and the flames were soon ex-
singuished. There was some confusion in front
OF the curtain, but nothing like panic, and or
der was restored in few minutes.
Congressman Jesse ]. Yeates, Of North Car
eliza, in . letter dated April Of the present
year, talks in this ante-bellsm style: III Mr..
HAYES daressto undertake to establish Packard in
the Office OF Governor of Louisiana, storm will
arise that will sweep Packard and the last
United States soldier from the State and il a
call should be made upon the nation FOR men to
snbdue and crush out the noble defenders of
aheir liberties, the cause OF Louisiana would be
The cause of every Democrat and lover of liberty
in this nation"
The Lewiston Me- Jours,n recommends
homes which can be had in that State for the
asking. 1t says: SIN Aroostook county there are
5000 acres OF as good land as the morning sun
finds in the State open to actual settlers. Lots Of
ago acres each are obtsinable by any settler for
che triaing of thirty-fyecents per acre, to be
expended in labor on the road to his own home.
These lots are scattered over several townships.
scme OF which are Incorporated towns The
aoil ID good and is covered with heavy growth
pf hard wood, spruce, cedar and other trees
n GOOD old times importAtions Of Fiper-Heid-
sack one year reached IS 900 baskets.
PREMATURE Loss or HArR, which L 70 common
= lan rtirely s1revonsAd by The ma