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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24
TO CONTRACTORS.

The undersigned committee appointed by the
County Court of Pocahontas county to let to
contract and superintend the construction Of o
SaiL to be erected on the G1urhoSse Of
that they will receive on and before the 18th of
February, 1852, SEALED BIDS for the con-
strIction Of said Jail. The following is brief
The foundation to be of flag.sto Qarge) and
well laid in cement, three feet thick the walls
ea 10 o Gss tSan T.
feet long. Said walls to rise 20 feet above the
foundation SO as to give each cell height of not
from out to out. In front of said Jail building
proper, Joined on to it securely by allowing each
alternate corner. stone of the two front corners
ante-chamber extending the whole length OF
the building, feet wide from out to out. The
stones of the Jail walls to be laid in thin layer
Jail windows to be large enough to accommo.
date sash containing each glass Okla inches
and 70 of these windows are to be in each cell
making four windows in the cells in use-these
four windows to be grated with steel bars. IL
inches. crossing at right-angles, leaving OPEN
ings of 3x3 inches. Two doors, one in each cell
iron frames and most improved and warranted
Jail locks. Two iron floors are to be laid. BY
applying at the STAUNToN SPECTATOR Office
Staunton, Va, or to the Committee at Hun
cations will DO furnished.
TERMS OF PAYMENT.
twenty-five per cent of the cost of the Jail
will be paid when in the opinion of the Com.
cent. of the residue when the walls are up : ten
per cent. Of the residue when the roof is on
and the residue in full when the work has beer
accepted as completed in full by the Commit.
tee. The Committee require the work to be al.
ways su0tecG to- their inspection, and they re.
serve tAe right to reject any and all bids. The
contractor togive bond in the penalty ofS3 600 Of
for the faithful performance Of his Contract
Work to be begun in one month after the con
tract Is signed, and completed in one year from
the day begun.
GEO. P. MOORE,
WILLIAM CARY,
]. G. LOWRY,
AMOS BARLOW,
+. 8. TURK,
dec7-6t Committee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

SHEEP KILLED.-On ,ast Friday, Messrs.
Eupman & Harmon turned l2a shaep into the
pasture of Mr.. Charles ]. Bell, about miles
from town, and on the same night 8 of them
were killed by dogs and many of the balance
OF the flock were seriously crippled. Seven
teen are still missing, and any Information OF
their Whereabouts will be thankfully received
by Mr.. G. J. i5eas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

The Richmond Wing saiss "17he
present revolution in Virginit against
Bourbonism and Funderisni originated
in great underlying principles of COM
mon justice and popular rightp Com
mon justice here means defrapding the
creditors of he State, and popular right
implies the prostitution of ibe judiciary
the degfaasion of the public schools
and degree OF politics. RECONSTRUCTION
certainly never before reached Ia 'Vir-
GINA, if in any other State of the
Union.-Alerdndriu Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

The Council of the Central Evangelical Lu
theren Church of Staunton is about making
arrangements fqr supplying the pulpit lately
made vacant because ofthe resignation of Rev
]. B.sHaskell. There will be pseaca;ng ID. v.
both morning and night next Sunday 'LSau-
uaryi29th 1922
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

ARRESTED FOR STEALING HoRsE.-On
Friday night week, negro boy named VIM.
Henry Nelson stole horse from Peter Windle
in New Market. The next day he was in Har-
Lisonburg with the stolen horse, where he was
at once arrested, and taken to Shenandoah
where he was committed to Jail to await his
&rass.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

A Cough, Cold, or Sore Throat should
be stopped. Neglect frequently results in an
Incurable Lung Disease or COnsump-
ton. BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRIO.
f;HES does not disorder the stomach like
cough syrups and balsams, but act directly
ON the infiamed parts, allaying irritation,
Catarrh. and the Throat Troubles which
singers and Public speakers are subject
to. For thirty years Browns Bronchial TrO-
have always given perfect Gatisfaction. Hav-
ing been tested by wide and constant use for
nearly All entire generation, they have at
tanned we'll merited rank among the few sta
pie remedies of the age. Sold at 25 cents box
everywhere. jan3-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness, ear
recipe that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE.
This great remedy was discovered by mis-
stonary in South America. Send q setf-ad-
dressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH T. In
NAN. Station D, Nea0 York City. dec20-6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

Are you disturbed at night and broken Of
your rest by sick child suffering and crying
If 80. go at once and get bottle Of MRS. WIN
SLOWS SOOTHING SYRUP. It VIII relieve
the poor little sufferer Observation-Disclosures
upon it; there Is no mistake about 1t. There Is
not a mother on earth who has ever used 1t.
who will not tell you at once that It will regu-
late the bowels, and give rest to the motner,
and relief and health to the child operating
like magic. 1t is perfectly safe to use in all
cases. and pleasant to the taste. and Is the pre-
scr1ption of one of the Oldest and best female
physicians and nurses in the United States
Sold everywhere. Is cents bottle. jan3-ly 2
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

F. 81. Drake, ESQ.,. Detroit, Mich. suffered
beyond all description from q skin disease.
which appeared on his hands, head and face.
and nearly destroyed his eyes. The most care.
full doct0ring failed to help him, and after all
had faileu ne used the Cuticura Resolvent
Qblood purifer) internally, Cuttcura and Cuti-
cura Soap (the great skin cures) externally,
tn SO do
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

SALE OF A GOOD FARM.-On Saturday week.
Che farm known as "Lethe," the property OF j.
NJ. Weaver, on the Shenandoah river, about
miles from McGaheysville in Rockingham
county, was sold at public sale for the sum OF
Sl7 .000-the purchaser being Mrs. E. e. Walker
of Charleston, w. Va.
DRESS GOODS at half price selling at
5an2t.tf GLADKE'S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24
"BLAcK-DRAUGHT" cures costiveness
and SlCk-HeadaCne. -. =
For sale by DR.. N. WAYT Bro, Staunton.

and Sick-Headache. zf
For sale by DR.. N. WAYT Bro, Staunton.
MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA BAPTIST ASsoCIA-
TIoN.-The next session of the Ministers and
Deacons Meeting of the Augusta Baptist AS
ISOLATION, will be held with the church at
Goshen, Rockbridge county, on the 26th. 9th
and 18th of January, 1882.
~ f4Hk# Ef PRoGRAMME:
l. Organisation.
2. Sermon, ]. L.. Carroll.
K 8. Religious condition of the churches.
4. Essay: Pastoral Visiting. J. II. Taylor.
Discussed by J. L. Carroll and C. F. Fry.
5. Essay: The advantages Of q religious news
paper, VIM. II. Peyton. Discussed by c. 81.
Cochran and R. B. Hundley.
6. The wants of the churches in relation to
missions. Essay by W. Y. Abraham. Discuss
ed by w. F. Harris and e. G. Root.
Y. Essay: Ought all Christians to be engaged
in the s. s. work, and how can we secure their
attention? WA. Whitescarver. Discussed by
W. 8. Wills and j. w. Todd.
8. Essay: What constitutes an efficient s. s.
teacher? G. W. Adams. Discussed by Lewis
Payne and R. B. Hundley.
{ 9th. Essay: The need of mission work within
the bounds of the association, ]. M. Frost. Dis
,cussed by J. n. Harris and W. T. McClung.
10. Local option. The attitude of the churches
toward the movement. Essay by P. Swami
Discussed by 6. W. Sutler and ]. M. Frost.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

THE RoCKBRIDGE CRANK.--The
Wing of yesterday reports Jim Frazier,
of Rockbridge, as having made the fol-
lowing statement:
~@FGf long years il ID well known
whenever the Dispatch wants to say
anything particularly mean of those
who happen to differ from the editor II
goes out of the way to copy articles,
thus avoiding personal possibility"
We have only to say that Jim Frazier
is liar-Rich. Dispatch.
The ahaYe iaeonie semark of the Dis
patch does not look mueh like "avoid-
ing personal responsibility"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

FINE SKEEP.-In December, 1881, James
Gross of this county bought of Huffman q
Hanen, of Hagerstown. Nd, four Canada
sheep. for which he paid SIS each. one buck and
three ewes One eve has since given birth to
two fine eve lambs, which he has already sold
Mt $40 each.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24
WEST,

O.UU 0.OU b. IN
No change of cars to Washington or Balti.
more. No other line can compare with the B
& o. in the advantages offered under this new
schedule. The Accommodation leaving
Staunton at sop. M, connects st Harrison.
burg with Train for Harper's Ferry.
@. 4. lord, Genr Pass. Agent.
T. G. PRINCE, s. OF T.
w. M. CLEMENTS, M. of T. dec2O
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

GLADKE is selling handsome INGRAM
CARPETS, different styles at Is cts. yard
Best Bargain in this city. janN-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

Those enterprising merchants, Loeb Bros,
propose to sell their entire stock of Goods at
reduced prices until the LIST of March. They
have good stock. See advertisement
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

CATALOGUE oF HARRIss MoREToN FARM
SEEDs.-We have received the catalogue for
1882 of Field, Garden, and Flower seeds, cult
waited and for sale by Joseph Harris, Moreton
Farm, Rochester. New York.
This catalogue is neatly printed and well IL.
eUgtrated, and embraces full lists of vegetable,
Hower. and agricultural seeds. and all the in.
formation needed by persons desiring to pur-
chase. These seeds are warranted to grow or
the money refunded, and are sent prepaid by
mail to any address. We invite attention to
advertisement in another column.
Address Joseph Harris, Moreton Farm, Roch-
esler, New York. -.l
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24
INK! INKg INK!

The American Standard Ink Co.'s INKS are
the best now in the markets Of the world, and
are supplanting all others wherever Intro.
duced. Their Writing Fiuid has no equal for
Record and Banking purposes. Their Jet Black
is superior t. all others for general writing.
Their Violet Writing Fluid ia q beautiful Ink.
Tho1r Carm1ne Is permanent, extremely brill
Liant, and perfectly fluid. These Inks are war.
ranted not to corrodesteel pens. Having been
appointed Agent for the Company, am pre-
pared 70 furnish Merchants, Schools, and 9th.
prices. ]. s. GILLIAM.
jan17-tf No. q, North Augusta Street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

Coffee drinkers should read the adj
vertisement in another column headed
Good Coffee. jan1O-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24
CHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILR0AI
Daily, Except Sunday.

TIME TABLE-In effect November 18th 1881.
Philadelphia Time-Five Minutes faster than
Baltimore Time. Seven minutes faster than
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LEGAL NOTICES.

XY1B61NIAs-In the clerks Office of the cir
9Th, 1882 -
X: A. McChesney, and all other parties, who
wish to avail themselves Of the benefit OF this
suit on the usual terms of contributing to costs
OF sam of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

Mrs. Gladke has few more OF tecse HAND
SOME FUR BEAVER HATS worth $3.50 sell
Ing at $500.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

A pure, wholesome distillation of witch ha.
Eel, American pine Canada fir, marigoid, clo-
yer blossoms. etc, fragrant with the healing
essences of balsam and of pine. Such Is San
lords Radical Cure for Catarrh. Complete
treatment for 81.
Death to all rats, mice, reaches and ants
PARSONS ExTERMINAToR. Barns, granaries
and households cleared in single night. No
fear of bad smells. Best and cheapest vermin
killer in the world. Sold everywhere.
The first case of SPRING PRINTS and other
DOMESTICS. lust received at GLADKE's.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

CHAS. p. HATCH,
HenI Freight and Passenger Agent,
| ''t' Lynchburg, Va.
/ o. HOWARD ROVER,
Div Fr't and Pass. Ag't, HagerstOwn, Md.
JOSEPH II. SANDS,
Superintendent, Hagerstown, Md. JAM
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

TO promote q vigorous growth of the
hair, use Parker's Hair Balsam. It re
stores the youthful color to gray hair,
removes dandruff, and cures itching OF
the scalp.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

Bear In mind that Thornburg's is the place to
Eetsnice buggies and horses. hacks. &c ie22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

METHODIST REVIVAL AT New MAR
KET.-The Shenandoah Valley of last
Friday asys =
"A revival has been 10 progress al
the Methodist Church, in this place, fol
the past ten days; the pastor, Rev.
Geo Rubbish, being assisted part Of
the time by Rev A. P. Boude, of Shen.
andoah Iron Works. Va Up to this
writing. sixteen young persons have
protested religion. The meeting is still
In progress"
m, =
The newspaper men are coming to the
front. With Cameron in the Executive
Mansion and Elan as Secretary of the
Commonwealth. we have at last re-
cognition of the merits OF "the fourth
estate" Elan to write oft the official
doculqepts in fiery, trenchant prose,
and Cameron 10 DECK .thern with melt
ing sonnet. The executivs' iha:nhe: hss
become b sanctum, and tn goose (quill,
hangs high - Charlottesville Jf.6HrsonS.
an
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nyou want a nice buggy and horse, hack
spring wagon, or anything in the livery line
60 to Thorn burg's. je22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

THE WOoL-GRoWERS' ASSoCIATION.-The re-
cent meeting of the Wool-Growers' Associa-
ton of Augusta was the largest that has ever
been held, and shows that our people are feel.
ing deep interest in the promotion Of sheep
culture in this county. The meeting was held
for the purpose of effecting, by legislative en-
actment, such changes in the present law as
would better protect the raiser of sheep against
the losses caused by the depreciation of dogs.
President A. M. Bowman. Secretary g. w
Koiner, and Col. s. A. East were appointed 8
committee to draw up petition to the Legis-
lature asking for the changes, which, after dis
cussion. had been deemed desirable by the AS.
ISOLATION. AS the petition has not yet been per
fected, we take the following summary of Its
chief points from.the Vi,dicator:
l. To pay constables ION the presentation o
proper proof of having done SOY 81 for killing
each unlicensed dog in the county, and $3.50 fol
killing each unlicensed bitch. A fine of 5!
against the constable for each heglect of such
duty.
2. To abolish the provision of law which
now allows appraisers compensation for ap-
praising sheep KILLED by dogs.
8. To provide that reserve of the sheep fund
to the amount of 81, 900, shall always be KEPT
and never reduced by any transfer to the cOun.
ty fund.
4. To restore the old tax of 81 on dogs and 81
on bitches.
S. To reduce the fees of magistrates for max.
ing out appraisement papers for sheep killed
from Sl.60 to rs cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

OIL WINDOW SHADES, go cts. each. Same
goods selling elsewhere at rs cts. This includes
/, all the Fixtures, at GLADKE's. jan24-tf
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ment has in subduing the pain caused by Piles.
single application proves this, and three OF
four complete the cure. Sufferer. read and act
Fulton ST.. New York: Il had been suffering
from Piles. used but one box Of Macqueen
Matico Ointment, and the torment OF years
was gone"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

DUBLIC SALE OF PERS> NAL PROP.
L ERTY.-I will sell. at pub. Q sale. at my
residence on Middle River, near o. urchville,
Augusta county. on
Thursday, January 18th, 1882,
my Personal Property, consisting, in part OF
the following, viz: Several hrst-class large
and fine Work Horses, which work anywhere,
good Mich Cows, some small Cattle, some
Oats. 200 bushels Of Corn, 10 tons OF Hay to be
baled, f1rst-class Excelsior Reaper and Now
or, q large lot of Farming Implements, / excel
tation Wagon, Spring Wagon, Household
and Kitchen Furniture, one good Cook Stove,
barrels Of good Vinegar, ], 600 lbs. Of splendid
Bacon, some fine Shoats, and q great many
articles too tedious to mention.
~ Terms at sale.
tan3.tda EpHRAIM GECnTNa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24
SCHEDULE OF TRAINS ON VALLEY
y AND b. Il O. RAILROAD6.

- To take effect Monday, Nov. 2lst 1881. "a
DAILY ExCEPT sunday
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Coffee drinkers should read the adver-
tisement in another column headed
Good Coffee. jan1O.4t
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llGladke is selling NEW PORT TIES at 80 cti
pair. jan2-tf

DEATH OF Mr.. AND MRS. JAMES e. BROWN
LEE OF RocKBRIDGE-We learn from the Lex
ington Gazette that ''the people Of High Bridge
congregation and neighborhood are much sad
dened by the sudden departure Of these two
persons. Mrs. Brownlee died on the 3rd Of this
month after an illness of two days, and Mr..
Brownlee on the 18th. He was taken sick on
the night of the 9Th. Two excellent neighbors
have thus been taken away, and two active and
earnest supporters OF the church. A large num-
Der of children and grandchildren lament their
loss. Both were well known and much esteem
ed in Augusta and Rockbridge. Mr.. B., at the
time of his death, was useful elder in High
Bridge Church, in which office he had served
many wears"
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$500 PEI year cap 20 Sasiy aI 1o p. noe
Street, New York. Send for their catalogue
and full particulars Oct25-ly
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DEATHS.

Obituaries charged for tsS advertising ruses
Notices Of de0ths Dlb lished 1rotuitosssLat.
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Personal.


From Richmond Wings Correspondent
N. K. Trout. Jr., is the son of the late Hon.
N. K. Trout, of Augusta. He was feeble. de-
crepid looking youth His robuster friends
used to speak of him patronizing as poor
boy.' HE is altogether out of place among
the rough and tumble affairs of business life, !"
they said. A few of his more intimate
friends, however knew him better, and that
there was mettle in him. Young Trout went
to Colorado. Among the hardy people OF the
West his delicate appearance made against
him, and he couldn't get employment.
What q lesson for young men has been the
subsequent career of this ''poor fellow" He
got for little nothing the use of little patch
of ground. He threw Off his coat, and began
TO dig. He found that potatoes always had o
ready and profitable sale in that market. Ev-
cry inch Of ground that he could procure he
planted with potatoes. He dug and delved.
His health improved steadily, and his strength
grew with it. His garden prospered. and when
his harvest came he counted his gains as seve-
raj hundred dollars clear money-a sound mind
and body-and better than all, a good name He
invested next iE timber-lands, he hired hands,
and doffing his own coat, he showed them by the
work Of his own hands that two cords day is
not too great task for an Industrious man.
His future prosperity Is assured. His is plain.
practical story of everyday life-but there is q
golden moral in every line Of it.
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TRAVELLERS, GUIDE.
rHEsAPEAKE = ONO RAILWAY.

Open through Kentucky via Lexington.
TO THE WEST AND SOUTH WE6T
no CHANGE OF CARS BETWEEN
Richmond. Charlottesville, Waynesboro',
Staunton. and Cincinnati. and
direct to Louisville. 80
Schedule in effect
IANnADv Of 1000
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

A trial package Of "BLACK-DRAUGhl
free of charge.
For sale by DR.. N. WAYr e. ERO., Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

A FEARFUL PosITIoN.-On last Wednesday,
about half past II O'Clock. as two colored labor
ers were working in the excavation on Augusta
street, being made for a sewer, the earth caved
in upon them and for the time created much
excitement A large crowd soon gathered, but
ropes were quickly put around the place and
the work of digging the unfortunate men out
was at once begun. The heads of neither Of
( the men we're covered, and the pressure Of the
earth upon their bodies was relieved by the
insertion of heavy pieces of timber between
the side of the trench and the caved-in earth.
When gotten out, it was found that the right
arm of Thornton Freeman was broken, and he
was otherwise severely injured; and that Mil
lard Graves though badly bruised and mashed,
had escaped without any serious injury.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

GREAT BARGAINS are offered at Gladke's
before taking inventory of stock. Don't miss
good chance when offered to you. janA-tf
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Letter fro,a Nj. ssios.

Dolmans, Cloaks, VS. r COATS listers al
at half-price. at G. A. GLApKE's- ian2i-f,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-24

BALTIMORE ::CATTLE MARKET, January ID
Prices this week for Beef Cattle ranged as fol.
lows
Best Beeves. ..5a5 me On
Generally rated first quality .,,..4 871S65 *
Medium or good fair quality 62j5@4 ST.
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen & Cows IN IA SsE7
Most of the sales were from * XXI r
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-01-12
Paris Oysters.

1t always made me mad to see
a Frenchman sit down to plate of raw
French oysters-for when he did so he
did it with an air which seemed to de-
clare that of all countries none save
France could raise an oyster, and none
save Frenchmen knew how to eat an
oyster. Yet the poor creatures, in all
their self-conceit, sat thus before a plate
of thin, coppery bivalves with naught of
condiment before them, save salt, pep
per and vinegar. And I was obliged
to gaze on all this ignorant pomposity,
as to the oyster, with visions before my
eyes of the palatial oyster saloons in
New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington, where human culinary skill
has reached its highest flight in dealing
with the oyster and the "roast, "pan
roast" "fried," "fried in crumbs, "
I" fried in batter" "plain stew" "box
stew" "Boston stew" and "broil." all
attest to the range and scope of Ameri-
can ingenuity in dealing with the king OF
bivalves. And to regard these conceited
Frenchmen looking as if they had
reached the acme of human perfection
in dealing with the oyster, when entirely
ignorant of Americas triumph in oyster
cooking, and I unable to beat the
vestige of an idea into their vainglorious
brains! Paris letter.