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Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22

FouR Of the Princeton C~Ollegians
have been beld 10 bail in the sum OF
500 each By The Mayor Of Princeton
o. shsrges Of assault snd battery, row
dyifn, etc. Il hes not been . great
while since there was . great stir at
PdneetOu about q ~disgrnceful aud bru-
EEL hszing affair. This hSElng business
means that sny boy powerful enough
NAV have another boy Sc bis serf. The
hsz,r beAs and harasSes the weaker
bOy whenever II plesses the hSZer's
fancy to do 30. II is simply q new way
OF asserting that m ght is right"
This Thing was carried so far that the
more tho victims complained the more
they we're beaten. The press of The
North hsd long accounts Of 1t, and
some of the papers suggested that the
Governor OF New Jersey take steps TO
put 9 stop to It. The recent dOings for
which the boys are held TO answer
crimInally, prove the great superiority
Of Northern civilization. "Boys will
boboys," You know. AZ these things
occurred Ia the North they will be at-
Eributsd 10 that high and irrepresslble
splril indicative Of q superior temper
amen. II they had occurred in The
South they would have afforded en-.
other illustration Of Southern cussed-
uess.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22
Palate ana Rsemach.

If you would have your biscuits,
bread, rolls, coru-bread, cake-in short,
all articles prepared from hOur, thor.
oughly enjoyable and digeslible, use
DooLEY's YEAST POWDER, which is no.
only free from adulteratlon, but whole.
some, and makes food very nutritious.
This Baking Powder is used by the
most eminent chemists and physicians.
Buy 1t only In cans, never loose or in
bulk.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22

lows: Provided that fore any
part Of thu appropriation pFsvided for
Ia thls Adj, shall become available, ap-
polulments 10 The COnsulas and DiplO-
matte Service shall be 90 managed &c
10 be equally distributed between the
several States Of the United States,
Territories, and the District Of Colum.
bic, according 10 population" Referred
to the Committee on Appropriation.
The Pacific Railroad Sinking Fund
occupied the day. Senator AOFgau
hss the door tomorrow.
House.
Among bills introduced val one for
The payment Of Southern ante.belIum
mail contractors who had not been
compensated by the Federal Govern
ment.
BILL TO AID THE SHIP ISLAND, RIPLEY
AND KENTUCKY RAILROAD.
Mr.. Money introduced 8 bill grant.
ing alternate sections Of land to the
Ship Island, Ripley and Kentucky
Railroad.
BAN AEToSIo RAILROAD.
Schleicher, Of Texas, introduced The
San Antonio Railroad bill, known 90
the Barnes Bill, similar to that intro.
duced In the Senate by Mr.. Coke. The
balance Of the day was devoted to Dis
trict OF Columbia affairs.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22
scrIpturnI Authority.

"In the early ages Of the world per.
fumes we're constantly used, and they
have the high sanction Of Scriptural
authority" The patrons Of perfumes
at all times have been the most pol
ished people in the world, and In this
age no refined lady or gentleman con-
siders their toilet complete without the
use of some delightful scent like DR..
Prices Unique Perfumes, which are
really the gems OF all Odors.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22
A Fatal accident
%GUMwooD, sUNFLowgR RrvFR
March ID. 1878.

MATCH 10, IsTo,
editor Of the Herald:
Mr.. Albert B. Graves, a very estima.
BILE young gentleman, accidentally shot
himself through the heart some time
yesterday while hunting. The gun
evidently discharged by striking the
limb OF a tree behind him. The charge
entered under the ltft shoulder blade,
aud came out under the left ARM. Mr..
Graves was a gentleman Of many good
traits Of character, and leaves many
warm friends here. He was a son Of
Mr.. William Graves, Of Hszlehurst.
His parents have our warm sympathy.
Robin,
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22
Anniversary Of the Commune.

NEW YORK, March l7,-Beethoven
Hall was gaily decorated In red, and
crowded with men aud women wear
ing the same color In honor Of the
seventh anniversary Of the Commune
yesterday.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22
81. Patriek'a pav.

New York, March IS,-Services
we're held at ell Catholic Churches In
honor Of ST.. Patrick.
NEW ORLEANs, March list. Pat.
rick's Day was celebrated here by q
fine procession of the ADcieut Order of
Hibernians, Hibernlan Benevolent Az.
socialionS, Mitchell Rifles and Mitchell
Guards. The weather was pleasant,
and the streets through which the pro.
cessiOn passed were nlled with specta.
tors.
WAsHIEGTON, March 1875. Pat
rick's Day was celebrated by q grand
procession, in the following order /:
lat Division of 81. Patrick,
Knights Of Scolumkill, Knights Of Sc.
Bernard, KnighIs Of 81. Joseph; I'd
Division - Knights of St. Peter,
Knights Of St. Stephens, knights Of ST.
Joseph No, !; 81 Division Washing
ton HiberniAn Benevolent Society Nc.
!, Washington City Hibernian Beuevo-
lent Society Nc. 3, Washington Hiber.
MAN Benevolent Association 4lh Dis.
tric;-Giorgetown Hibsrnians, and
Georgetown Total Abstinence Society.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22

The New York Express thinks that
Bob %Lngersoll ought 10 have q coat of
tar aud feathers. The idea! Why,
where be is going such o coat wouldn't
stand the heat Of the climate fifteen sec.
Ouds.-lOshkosh Christian Advocate.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22


o'Donovan Rosa at ToEonto-Arch.
bishop Lynch Denounoss him as a
Fraud-Trouble Still Anticipated.
New York, March IA special
from Toronto states that the Hibernians
who have engaged O'Donovan Il Issa TO
lecture here tomorrow, applied to
Archbishop Lynch for the use of ST..
Johns Hall, Bond street, but His Grace,
through Father McCAnn, bis secretary,
denounced Rossa as q fraud, aud re.
fused The Hall. To-day a letter from
the Archbishop was read in several of
the Catholic Churches Of the city,
condemning those who had engaged
Rossa, and urging the people TO keep
away from the lecture. 81. PatFick's Hall,
in Market Place, has been secured. The
Mayor and Chief Of Police have made
arrangements for The presence ofthe en-
lire force, lbs men, In case Of riot, and
picked companies frOIn the "Queen's
q wn," have been ordered to hold them
selves in readiness. The Orange young
Bri;ons are active, and If Rosa APP
pears he will be attacked beyond any
doubt,
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22

TEE Grabd Jury Of CIncinnaii ig'
BoFed ihe bill for libel against Toe C'n'
eiHRaii COmmsTcial.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22

No attempt will be made to PASS the
Timber Bill over the Presidents veto.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-22
A GOOD rRoVIs0.

Mr.. Spencer, Of Alabama, submitted
au amendment to the Consular and
Diplomatic Appropriation Bill, as fol.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-14
THE PEACE COMMISSION .
LATEST BY MAIL.

j. G. Freyer the missing opera manager,
is reported as having arrived at Louisville.
California built 300 miles of railroad in
1877, and gained 10000 additional popu-
tation.
The population of New York stat, &C.
cordiDg to the census Just finished, is d.
69e, ,95S-an increase of 3l6,199 over that of
1870.
The WESLEYAN Female college of Cincn-
natl having gone into bankruptcy, it is sug-
gested that the contents be discosed Of at
auction.
Chicago packers have handled and pack
ed l, ,l74,S hogs since November ], 1877,
against !, ,150, ,76O head for the corresponding
period last season.
Rex, king of the carnival, has issued his
proclamation for the observance of Mardi
Gras at New Orleans The date of the festi-
val this ) ear is March 5.
Brooklyn has permanent debt Of over
$27 100000, a temporary Of over $4,000
81, 100000, making a total Of $40, ,0co, 500.
Grand Forks, Dak't.. proposes to give
the st. Paul & Pacific railway the right Of
way and ties for an extension of the road
from Fishers landing to that place, and a
committee has been appointed 20 interview
the officers of the road on the subject.
The city of Washington, with populs.
lion of 10000, has debt on its shoulders
Of 5000, 600, *l4,000,000 Of which has
been contracted.t, give the people Of the
| United States a nst'Onal capital worthy of
the county.
The decapitstion of twenty.four clerks in
the second auditor flee has just been off
cially promulgated These clerks are all
ladies' aud h.vc been receiving from $50 I,
$50 per mouth. They have been employed
in restoring aud mending the mntilat d pay
rolls of the army.
Russian journals commenting on the cap
ture of the Turkish army in Schipka pass,
point out that this is no evidence that the
Turkish power Of resistanc is utterly broken,
and remark that the cabinets at both Con-
stantinople and London must understand the
necessity Of recognizing in the approaching
negotiations the decisive military situ ton
created by the Russian army.
Senator Blaine, Represent tive Eugene
Hale and eX Secretary of the Navy Robe
son, who have been spending some days al
Hot Springs, Ark, arrived at st Louis Fri.
day morning, and left Immediately for
| Washington. The parties are in fine spir-
its and good health, the waters of the springs
having been very beneficial to all.
A quo warranto having been issued at
the instance Of the attorney general against
the Western Union telegraph company to
show by what authority they exercised the
rights and franchises Of the telegraph COM
pany in Pennsyl 1ia petition was filed
Friday in the court of common pleas for the
rop,ovo1 of tho no 90 to tho I-n;to1 Stotos q; /,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-14
POLITICAL POINTS.

They met at Concord. but the Burlington
Gazette has observed that there was no con.
cord at the meeting.
Council Bluffs Nonpareil: If the de-
mocracy Of Iowa succeeds in its efforts to
swallow the greenback party, it will have
more brains 10 its stomach than it evlr had
In Its head. Which isn't saying q great
deal for the greenback party, either.
Miss Morgan. . colored delegate from
Mississippi, says that colored women IN the
District of Columbia were under the four.
teenth and fifteenth amendments entitled 10
suffrage, but they did not propose to de-
mand it until their white sisters were ac-
corded the same privilege. She wants no
privileged classee.
The Keokuk Gate City says: In 1880
Grant can carry thirty states Of the Union
for president. He can be president for
eight years more, just az certainly az he has
been for eight that are past.
The New York Herald refers to the pres.
ent as the first time in the history Of the
United States when the democratic party be-
lieved in two presidents in the same mo
ment.
A lot Of political fossils in Washington
have started new party, to he called the
National Union party. to sustain the presi-
dent. Ex Governor BARLEY. of Ohio, ex.
Senators Foote, Of Mississippi, and Fowler
Of Tennessee, and Solicitor Raymond, of the
treasury, are the leaders.
Chicago Inter Ocean: The opponents Of
General Ewing at Columbus have suddenly
remembered that in 1873 the general de.
clared the democratic party had outlived
its usefulness. Will they punish the man
for telling the truth9
Senator Conkling says the statement tha,
he intends to offer resolution Of inquiry
into the charges in Chandler's letter is ab.
suri. He has not heard OF any such thing
excep, in newspapers, aud does no, believe
IT was ever seriously contemplated by any
republican.
General Bank. it vas stated. VA. one o.
the men Who had personal knowledge re-
eardinG the introduction Of . resolution
hased on the Chandler letter. He denie
the truth Of the statement, and declares tha,
he l. opn,srd 70 rcoprains the question q
~ prss;4ssl's sisls y NJ ssal - tAas n
gill vote aea,s4 sscA rraolssisa Il iasro
AsssA
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-14
a List Of Nominations By The
President.
But No Governor for Dakota Fig
ureS Therein.
Senator Davis Presents Two Adverse
Petitions From His Constituents.
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.


Washington, Jan. l4.-A memorial Of the
New York chamber of commerce, fol law
to equitably adjust errors in assessment and
collection Of duties on imports and petit
ton of the bankers, merchants, and others,
of New York, favoring the repeal Of the
bankrupt law, were presented and referred.
Mr.. Davis, of Illinois, presented q pcti.
,ion of four hundred bankers and business
men of Chicago, in favor of retaining gold
as single standard value, and against the re-
peal of the specie resumption act. He
spoke Of the high standing Of the signers
OF the petition, but said that in his opinion
their views we're entertained only by very
small percentage Of the population of that
city. He also pre- scnted the proceedings of
the meeting held ut Bloomington, Ill.,, his
Place of re sdence, favoring reconciliation.
In presenting them, he said he had no
agcncy in ptt'ing up this meeting. but be
lievcd its proceedings expressed the opln-
ion Of the people OF the whole country,
which was onc-lourth in population in that
state. Referred.
Mr.. Edmunds submitted long amend.
ment, preamble of the resolution introduced
by Mr.. Matthew'S before the recess, declar-
ing the right o. the government to pay its
bonds in silver, and the amendment sets
forth that the silver dollar has long been
obsolete, when existing loans Of the United
States were authorized; that gold coin had
been the only lawful coin, and that congress
should not legislate TO make money at the
expense Of its creditor; that it was the
highest obligation Of the United States to
pay its debts in such coin, as its creditors
expected it would be paid, and that it would
be unjust to compel them, or laboring men
either, to receive silver dollars or any de-
based money. Laid on the table and ordered
printed. The resolution to which it is pro.
posed as an amendment is now before the
senate.
Mr.. Mitchell submitted resolution in
strucling the committee on Indian affairs to
inquire into the propriety Of setting apart
four large reservations for all the Indians Of
the country, and that the lands now occu-
pied by them, be open 10 settlement. Re-
ferred.
The senate then resumed consideration of
Mr.. Matthews silver resolution.
Mr.. Bailey read long argument as to
the constitutionality Of the powers Of coI-
gress, in regulating coinage, etc.
HOUSE.
Under call Of the states, bills were intro
duced: Fixing rates 10 be paid for public
advertising; providing for commission on
subject of alcoholic traffic amending the
revenue laws; increasing the special tax on
the wholesale liquor dealers increasing the
tax on distilled liquors; repeating the match
tax; repeating the law requiring stamps on
bank checks, and for the removal Of the
tax on deposits, with the state and national
savings institutions, and trust companies.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-14
FOREIGN.
RACING.

New Castle on Tyne, Jan. l4-The boat
race for G5OO side and the champion hip
Of England ch .llenge cup, took place to day
on the Tyne between Robert Watson Boyd,
Of Gatcshcad, aud John Higgcns, Of Shad-
we'll. prssen, champion. The course was
from High Lead bridge to Scottswood aus
pcn.ion bridge. The ma'ah was won by
Higgins on f,ul.
London, Jan. IA dispa,ch IRON New
Castle Gays of The boat ra~, BOYD Ho,
away Rr.s. Ba, HigyIns ~ss gaining When
Boyd hogan 10 bother hia. and crowd hlm
OH. Of cours. Finally. vLsu Highs vss
alsss 10 b As ~ Iced. Reya ~ Ak scsll
s,ss ~ bss gsarssssf Alasis 6aa n
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-14
CRIME.
A SENATOR STABBED.

Chicago, Jan. l4.-Michael Morse this
morning, seriously and perhaps fatally
stabbed State Senator John Buehler. The
cause was the fact that Buehler, who held
mortgage on Morse's house, transferred
the mortgage to another patty. who fore
closed, and was about to eject Morse. The
latter applied to Buehler for assistance this
morning, which Buehlcr refused. whereup
on Morse drew dirk and inflicted wound
in Buehlci's intestincs.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-14

The New York Tribune pictures the
whole democratic party dancing around the
president, and shouting 80, don't back
down! brace up against Your own party, and
we will support you" And says significant
ly: "The performance bears marvellous
resemblance to Piute war-dance, executed
as preliminary to a scalping expedition -
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-14


two boats went some distance locked, when
Higgins boat filled. Another boat was pro-
vided, but meantime Boyd took long lead
and went in nearlya mile ahead, but the
race was awarded to Higgins on the foul.
MINISTER by INTERIM.
Constantinople, Jan. l4.-Soafvet Pasha,
minister Of justice, will act as minister Of
foreign affairs during the absence Of Server
Pa-ha.
THE PEACE COMMISSION
Constantinople, Jan. l4.-Server Pasha,
minister of foreign affairs, and Namyk
Paslla, leave here for Kezanlik to-day, to
meet Grand Duke Nicholas. They have
been invested by the ministerial council
with full powers TO treat for peace.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-14
CAPITAL NOTES.
FRANCE THANKS US.

Washington, Jan. 14.-Minister Noyes
conveys to the United States the thanks Of
France for the proposed participation in the
Paris exposition.
NOMINATIONS.
The president nominated Lucius G..
Northrop for United States attorney in
South Carolina, aud the following postmas-
ters for Illinois: r. Ball, Grcenville; W..
q. Murray, Farmer City; F. G. Hedley,
Bunker Hill; G. A. Boienschatz, Lenon,;
ID. II. Ssgle, Marseilles; James Woodwort,
Milford; Benj. F. Sheets, Oregon; Geo &c
w. schripps, Rushville; Anson W. Atwood,
Sheldon; Geo. II. Thomas. Toulon, Chas. A.
Crane. Washington.
EXpRExIuNS or cONDoLENcE.
Washington, Jan. l4.-The I,aliLn so,ic-
" here has cahlcd expressions Of condo.
sence will. King lIun,bert and the Italian
nation, ut the death Of King Victor Emman-
uel.
tUrRkMK COUNT DECl.loS
Washington, Jan. N,--In ilr case oi
Hcnson W. Dscusr. ftom the supreme cour,
Of Lru'si,sr, Jus, decided. The supreme
court holds that ~ civil v,sh,s y, af Lou.
'siaas lssn tr void ~ ,si sferias xmh cem
snesrs tssscss ~ s,sts. msiet wholly
~.iS.s sAs jufssdtcsiaa u rnesNs.. ns
esss jsssss 6s6vsss1 Ah ep,sAos.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-14

A st. Louis girl shook out her stocking
Christmas morning aud was bitterly disap.
pointed at discovering no presents. On a
closer examination, however, she was made
happy by finding splendid upright piano,
which, as it had concealed itslf at the ex-
treme toe-end Of the stocking, had, at frat,
escaped her search.-Chicago Times.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-14
POLITICAL.
STILL AT 1T.

Frankfort, KY, Jan. l4.-The joint SEN
atorial ballot to day gives Lindsay Al, Will
liams 4s, McCreary IS, Boyd republican l2.
Several absent. There will be caucus to-
morrow night.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-14
FIRES.
IN BALTIMORE.

Baltimore, Jan. IA fire in the bonded
warehouse attached to the Orient distillery
at Canton, caused loss Of $4,000. Dam
age insured.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-14
IN DETROIT.

Detroit, Jan. 14.-The loss by the fire, in
the Barres Bros, whole ale paper warehouse
last night, is $50 600 on stock, $4,000 on
building. Fully covered by insurance.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-14

MISCELLANEOUS.
Still Ba|Ioting for Senator Ia
Kentucky. .
A Boston Fishing Schooner and
Thirteen Men Lost at Sea.
Statement Of the Years Yield from Var
ious Colorado Industries.
An illinois State Senator Fatally Stabbed In the
City Of Chicago.
MISCELLANEOUS.
SCHOONER LOST

eCuOUNEH LOST.
Bolt,p, Jan. 14.-The fishing schooner
Little Kate is reported lost. with an entire
crew of thirteen men. all of South Boston.
The names are John A. Hines, captain.
Martin Hines, Owen Hines, Jr, Michael
Hines, Thomas Hines, Michael Cosgrove.
John King, Patrick King, Martin Fay,
Morgan Flahcrty, Michael Flaherty. Thom-
as Glynn and Michael O'Donnel BY this
disaster seven women are made widows,
and twent, me children orphans.
VERDICT IN FAVOR OF PLAINTIFF.
Baltimore, Jan. l3.-The suit of Eli
Stricken, former freight condrct'r on the
Baltimore and Ohio RAILROAD, TO recover
damages for permanent injuries hy being
Knocked from his train by q bridge, resulted
in verdict for $4,000.
COLORADO STATEMENT.
ST. Louis, Jan. IA letter from Denver
gives the silver and gold yield, of Colorado,
for the past year, at 81 ,05O, ,975, coin value.
The grain yield is valued at about $3,000.-
600, Goa, nearly 81 ,OOO,O 600, shipment OF live
stock 5000, mead valued at $2,7Oo,O0O. The
number Of cattle now in the state, is about
$500. 900, valued s5,O0o,000, while the value
of sheep is about ane ther million.
CONCERNING FRUIT DEALERS.
Chicago, Jan. 14-Judge NJ. Callistcr,
this morning decided unconstitutional and
VOID the ordinance adol ted by the city coun-
ci'. to compel fruit dealers 10 sell only
aliquo, parts of bushcl, and only on hon
es, quality of fruit similar throughout, not
ripe and net fair on top and green ard
gnarly teneath the surface.
BY ORDER OF PRESIDENT HAYES.
Providence, Jan. 14.-The steam yacht,
Estelle, has been seized, at Bristol, by order
of President Hayes.
THE CHINESE QUESTION.
San Francisco Jan. I2-Inquiries by
prominent journals of the eastern state for
the report Of late Senator Morton on the
Chine Sc question, are in some cases coupled
with regret that his death prevented its
preparation. 1t Is stated hy an intimate per.
sonal friend of the late senator, resident
Of this city, that Morton prepared, previous
to his Oregon trip, an exhaustive report on
the subject, covering some eixty pages of
foolscap, and that the manuscript is now in
possession of Mrs. Morton, at New Haven,
Conn.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-28
FLOR the Dispatch. |
Toba cco-stems as Il Fertilizer.

Tobacco-StemS rs Fertilizer.
\ correspondent suggests to me 10 ADVISE
the farmers to use tobacco.stems as fertll-
iZer.
| find the phosphoric acid, potash, and
ammonia according to the valuation OF
these articles given by the Georgia and
North Carolina commissioners in the Whote
plant to be worth SIG or SIT the ton. Vine
thcr the stems contain more or less OF these
constituents I am not informed. These
stems can De bought for $40 per ton OF 1000
pounds. .-,-..
The same constituents in one ton OF stable
manure are worth about the same as in the
tobacco certainly not less. Near the cities
the farmers can get stable manure for 81 to
$3.50 per ton; therefore they should Use it
in preference TO tobacco-stems. Away from
the cities tobacco-StemS are valuable for
composing with stable manure, dissolved
bone, and rich dirt, and the farmers can
well afford to buy them for that purpose,
unless they have Il supply Of tobacco-stalks
and tobaeco-trash or the farm. Such COM
post makes complete fertilizer for almost
ali crops. AN soils do not require potash,
which the tobacco-Stems furnish (as well as
some ammonia alsol, but almost all Of our
Virginia lands require potash. Some soils
also, it is said, do not require ammonia
such as peaty soils and soils very full OF
vegetable matter; but oursin Virginia uni
vcrsally require it. Til. POLLARD,
Commissioner OF Agriculture.