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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-09-09
June II. lSSi-1y.
ELECTRO
GOLD, SILVER AND NICKEL PLAT1N
WORKS

WE arc prepared to Plate anything in Gold,
w Silver or Nickel, i'll the best manner
Such as Watches, Vest Chains. Rings. Brace
lets, Breast Pins. Scarf Pins. Guard Chains,
Tea Sets, Tea and Coffee Urns. Ice Pitchers,
Goblets. Cake Baskets, Breakfast Casters, Din.
ncr Casters, Wine do, Toilet Stands. Covered
Dishes. Butter do. Fruit do. Card Receivers,
Table Spoons. Dessert do, Tea do, Table
do. Butter do. and Sugar Shells. A SpccialtS
of REPEATING Hotel Wares. All Wares Rein.
ished and made Smooth without extra charge,
and in fact any and everything that you may
want Plated. Charges reasonable. Give inc
call, at my place of Business
JOSEPH II. YESTERDAY s. SON.
.Julv IL 1884
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-09-09
BerryviUe, Clarke County, Va.
Whitney side-Bar Spring

pleasant riding wagon. Also ali styles and pat.
terms of Carriages, Buggics, Jaggers, Jenny
Ltnds and Phetons. Keep on hand large
stock, but am prepared to I'LL orders ut short
notice. Prices suited to the times, and satisfac-
ton guaranteed. a liberal discount allowed on
old vehicles in exchange for new ones. use
altogether the Old Reliable
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-09-09
When you visit Washington stop at the
American House,
Pena.'o Arenue, Cor. SerenM Street,
Washington, D. G.
TERMS, 81 PER DAY.

TTNHE proprictors of this ITonsc. the oldest
Il established Hotel in Washington desire To
call the attention Of their patrons and the pul,-
lie to the fact that the Hotel is aud Inns been
the headquarters for West Virginians for over
half century. The American is centrally
located III the business portion of the city. and
within Il short distance of all Public Buildings
Churches. aud places of Amusement.
DUFFY Il I.EANSARDA.
November %. 18S3-ly. ProprietSrs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-09-09
Special Notice.

HAvING sold my stock of Goods to the
III Shenandoah Milling Co., have placed all
my accounts in the hands of Forrest ". Brown.
Esq, for immediate collection. Those indebted
to me, therefore, will please make settlement at
once NIMROD TRUSSELL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-09-09

No. has Pullman Sleeper New York 70 Chat7
tanooga without change; via Harrisburg aud
10. i has Puiimfaan sleeper Baltimore via w.
81. r. R and HagerstoWn to Macon, Ga, with1
out change, also Roanoke to Memphis wtthont
change.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-09-09
Dir. Chas. E. Pratt,
Successor to NF. Henderson & Co.,
PEI a r. NJ a CIST.

uAv1NG fitted up the New Store Room Of
Ii Mr.. Gustav Brown, on Main street, I am
prepared to furnish the citizens of Charlestown
and vicinity everything in my line; of the Best
bought anywhere. I Keep on hand, and AM
constantly receiving. q large stock of
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-09-09
SARVEN WHEELS,

universally pronounced the best wheels made
REPA1R1NG a SPECIALITY.
have established Carriage Repository at
Upperville, Fanqnier county. Persons desir-
ing vehicles at the above place, during my alb
scnce can leave their orders with w. Richard
son, druggist.
Thankful for the liberal patronage extended
to me from Clarke, jefferson and adjoining
counties, respectfully ask a continuance of the
same. GEO. C. THOMAS.
February %. 1881,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-09-09
Feather ReNOVafoY.

which he intends to put into operation at once.
1t removes all Moth, and Cleans the Feathers
and makes them as good as new. Can Rem
0vate from to so pounds at time Price of
Renovating, $3.50 for Bed, Bolster and two
Pillows. Without Bolster and Pillows. 80 Id.
1t will also remove Moth from Blankets. CLOTH
ing and Brussels Carpet. $500
Shop on Congress street, next door to res
idence, near Baptist Church. Respectfully.
April q, 1884. THOS. G. RUST
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-09-09
PAIN TING F.!
Harness Shop Removed.

rTHE undersigned has removed his Harness
i Making establishment to the East store
room of Mr.. Jas. H. Rodricll, Main st., Charles
town. where he will.continuc the Manufacture
and Repair of everything i'll his line, at reason
ers, aud new ones also is respectfully solicited.
LAWRENCE A. OSBOURN.
Nov. 20, 1Ss3-odNS.61.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-09-09

GLASS JARs.-I have on hand large lot
" of half-gallon and quart Glass JarsWh
will be sold reasonable. Please give me a call
JOSEPH II. YESTERDAY
DESIRE everybody who wants anything
l. done to give me show at their work. An
kinds of Odd Jobs, no matter what they are,
in Wood. Iron Steel, Brass, or what not, will
be done by me. Also. Gold. Silver and Nickle
Plating done. All of the above will be done
by INC, VIM. P. YESTERDAY, at my fathers
Tin Shop, Main street., CharlcstoEn, W. Va
Please give me call.
July y, 1884.
GEbAR AND LOCUST FENCE POSTS
" have for sale 70 Cedar and Locust Sawed
and Mortised Posts-a good article. Those In
want of Posts would do we'll to call carly, at
JOSEPH 81. yesterdays
July q, 1884. Tin and Stove House.
F yon want an Elegant Ham. guaranteed,
Il go to DALGARN'S.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-09-09
To The Public.

rclinquished engagements abroad
III which have occupied my attention almost
exclusively for several years past, 1 will devote
my time in the future to work at home. and
offer my services to the public as Contractor
and Builder. There are many evidences of my
ability to design aud construct houses in the
best styles and substantially and promptly here
and elsewhere. and the past few years have
given me experiences in housc-bUilding that are
valuable to myself and to persons who may en-
ploy me. will endeavor, in all work cntrust-
ed to me. to render entire satisfaction.
Jan. %, 1858. ]. g. HOLMES. Agent
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-09-09
FERTILIZERS.

NK1E have converted our Funkstown Min.
w with its immense Water Power, into 4
first-class Bone Mill ard Fertilizing manufac-
turing establishment. BY grinding with water
power we can beat the State for economical
work. Our power is ample. and we are pro-
duciGg Bone Meal that contains double the
Flour of Bone produced by any other mill in
the county. lii offering to the Farmer our
goods we guarantee them as represented i'll
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-09-09

Prices. per 'Eon=
Pure Buffalo Bone Meal, $3.50
Pure Domestic I" {" 5000
Pure Dissolved s &c $500
Our 41mmoniated Bone Phos-
plate, the 0u1k Of chicA is
Dissolved Bone, $500
Oar Excelsior Phosphate, $500
The highest grade Of South
Carolina Dissolved Bone, $500
Farmers can rely upon any of these goods
being rs represented. If they should be found
adultcratcd we will forfeit the goods.
The above prices are rs low as honest goods
can be sold. Beware of goods offered at lower
prices.
We buy in 100 ton lots for cash, and have the
lowest freight rates, and will give the farmers
these goods at small margin. Our mill is al
ways open to your inspection. Give us Gull
before you buy. We will show you Just what
You are getting.
]. w. STONEBRAKER s. co.
Address j. E. STOSEBRAKER,
Aug. "a, 1SSo. Hagerstown. Md.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-09-09
NOTICE.

TNHos. G. RUST hereby notifies the citizens
\ OF Charlestown and vicinity, that he has a
New and Improved Steam
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-09-09

Total Road Orders, Charlestown Dis. a532 90
The resignation of VIM. Bcall us Road Sur
veyor of Charlestown District received by the
Court, and James B. McGarry appointed to fill
the vacancy.
The bid Of O. Bellman. of Hagcrstown. Nd,
accepted by the Court, for heating the Court
Room and Grand Jury Rooms, and contract
signed and filed.
T. a. MOORE.
Clerk of County Court.
Sept. 2. 1854. Free Press and Register copy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-09-09
RAILROAD TIME Tables
ShenandoahVa IIeyR. Re
Time Table IN Eject May s5th. 1854.

4117S. = g n ~ =
! SOUTHWARK. pAu.Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-09-09

TNHE undersigned have been established in
i the Carriage Business on the Middleway
aud Shcphcrdstown turnpike, one mile north Of
Middlcway. for four years past, and during that
time have been doing large and constantly in
creasing business in the manufacture of
CARRIAGES, JUNIP-SEATS, END
SPRING & SIDE-BAIe BUGGIES, {
JENNY LIMBS, PHETONS,
JAGGERS, &C.
Our work has been sold all through jefferson
and adjoining countless and has always given
satisfaction in every particular.
1t Is our constant aim to work the very best
material, and to do all work in ffrst-class man
ner, and as to our prices we pledge ourselves to
do work as low or lower than first-class work
can be done for elsewhere.
If parties wish to consult us in regard to work.
and do not find it convenient to visit our fac
tory, we win, if notified by postal card, send u
representative of the firm to visit them at their
homes, and give all necessary information
Secondhand vehicles and good Horses taken
in exchange for work.
We keep constantly a large variety of New
Vehicles in stock, and have also Scc0nd4T Hand
Carriages, Buggies &C., which we sell very low
May 9. 1sS2-y. - - w.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10

Sioux Fails Leader: Three years ago
Mr.. Pierson, a stock farmer from cen
tral Illinois, purchased Gl0 acres of
land in Gankton county, Dakota, and
started to raise stock. In this business.
he informed the writer, he is doing
better than in his old home. He has
always succeeded in growing the best
of corn. He sowed 80 acres to Ken
tucky blue grass, and in two years it
had turf and produced an amonnt of
grass equal to what it required four
years to accomplish in Illinois. This
is. the statement OF Il practical farmer
and can be relied on. Land that will
produce grass as described by Mr.. Pier
son is valuable, and will bring prices
equal to similar lands in Iowa and Hi
nois; for in our dry climate G rasses are
mare valuable than in wetter climates;
and any land that will produce, without
dressing in large quantities, the various
domestic grasses, such as blue grass,
timothy and clover, is valuable. In our
climate all kinds of stock Will fatten on
grasses, and these being surer than any
other kind of crop renders stock rails
ing with lis much safer and more profit
able than in countries that rely on 9TH
er food. Dakotas great wealth is in
her grasses, and when these shall be
utilized to their full extent, then will
Dakota be grand and wealthy state
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10

Canton Advocate: E. Z. Carpenters
bail has been fixed at $4,000, and he
has procured nearly that amount
already, Notwithstanding the order Of
Judge Edgerton that it must be raised
in Iankton county. The defendants
council has made application for a
new trial and is given fifteen days to
prepare and file his bill of exceptions.
Failing in all other points Mr.. Carpen-
ter can appeal to the suprme court Of
the territory, and thus secure "a delay
that will prove destructive to the case
OF the government, even had they es-
,tablished the fact that the trio had for
ged an obligation of the United States.
1t is now claimed that there was
nothing illegal in issuing and circula-
ming this scrip, and on this point the
defense rested their case, confident of
beingireleased on a legal point.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10

tomary spread eagle" INDUCED in on
such occasions, was full of interest and
gave unbounded satisfaction, the peo-
pie feeling sober, serious talk to be of
morevalue than high-hown, high-sound-
ing language, which leaves no substance
behind for future thought. So well
pleased were the audience that they re-
quested Judge Campbell to furnish the
Herald with copy of the address for
publication, and we hope to be able to
present it to our readers next week.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10

a Des Moines, Iowa, dispatch of the
9TH, says: Every saloon in the city is
closed and no liquor is obtainable un-
der any preteXt. News from all parts
of the state show that the new prohibi-
tion law will be obeyed unless at some
river points. The saloon keepers gen
orally are either removing their stock
to other states or embarking in other
business.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10

The Chicago and Northwestern rail-
way will sell excursion tickets to- Madi-
son and return, July 1lth to 18th. Rate
S2o.S5to persons wishing, to attend the
National Educational Association
meeting held July 18th to 18th.
We. WoRTMAN, Agent.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
BUSINESS BRIEFS.
Buy your pumps of Rees.
Strawberries at Hogan & Piers.

-
Call on Rees when you want creamery
cans.
Summer dress goods at Hogan u
Piers.
Pumps. pumps, pumps r. Rees has
the best.
Frederickson & Rees, dealers in farm
machinery.
Call and see that twine binder at
Frederickson s. Rees'.
Highest market price paid far pro-
duce at Hogan Il Piers.
Yes, Hurley is getting there; and r.
Rees is still selling corn plows.
Before buying your mowers, reapers
or harvesters, call on Frederickson &
Rees.
One hundred and fifty test kerosene
oil, ten cents per gallon at Hogan &
Piers.
G. Frederickson and r. Rees, arg
agents for d. NJ. Osborne & CO., 1T
Hurley.
A large, and well selected stock lof
boots and shoes just received at Hogan
s. Piers.
Twill loan you money at low interest
and no commission. G. Frederickson
Hurley, D. I.
j. II. Queal & Co. have Just received
car of the finest brick ever brought
! to Turner county.
Fifty thousand dollars to loan on i'm.
proved farms in Turner county at
current rates, by Citizens Bank, Parker,
Dakota.
Farmers, you can get the best cedar
1 posts at j. III. Queal & Co.'S, and for less
money than they can be bought at
Il Il any other place in Turner county.
B j. II. Queal & Cos offer to the citizens
SOf Turner and adjacent counties, a large
md well assorted stock of lumber, posts,
18th, shingles, sash, doors, blinds, moald-
hgs, building paper, coal, lime, hair
g, SC.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
TERRITORIAL OFFICERS.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

CATHOLIC CHuRCH-Near Swan Lake. Rev
George Sheehan. pastor. Services on the Sec
ond Sunday of each month, commencing at
lo:ao a. m. Catechism Immediately after mass.
GRACE CHuRcH-Ccrner Park Boulevard aud
Dako ia street. Rey. NJ. Hoyt, missionary in
charge. Services at II a. III.
BAPTIsT CHURcH-Cor orner Park Boulevard and
Dakota street. Esv. Samuel Sill, pastor. Ser
vices every Sunday at II a. m. Sunday school
Mt II N. Prayer meeting every Thursday eve
ming at sp. m. Young peoples prayer meeting
Sunday evening ats sp. IN.
III e. CHURCH-Swan Lake-Rev. VIM. Gray,
pastor. Services every two weeks, at II a. H.
bunday school at 12m.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10

Seward Smith, of Des Moins Iowa,
has been confr rmed as one of the new
associate justices of the supreme court
of Dakota, and Frank Sperry, of Wash
ington, appointed to fill the other judi
cal chair.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
ANNUAL REUNION G. A. II.

Minneapolis, July asa tos5th, 1884,
/ or above event members of G. A. r.
= their families, can secure over the
tago and Northwestern railway
a. els at one fare for the reand trip.
tickets will be sold only to per-
holding G. A. post certificates.
v on sale July goth to 23d; good
lrn till August 18TH.
w. E. WoRTMAN, Agent.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10

= ladies Auxiliary to the Grand
{ Post, will meet in Grace church,
Rxday, July 10th, at Z p. m. The
are especially requested to be
also all loyal ladies who may
unite with us in a grand and
work for the good of our loved
md the benefit of our country. BY
the president.
!? Mrs. NJ. 8. ROBINSON.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10

Tuesday July 1st appears to have
been stormy day throughout the
country; hail, wind and rain is repor-
ted from New York, Michigan and
other points.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
Notice to the Public.

ds date we will sell goods for
n equivalent only. This rule
Ease be broken. Thanking
eur liberal patronage in the
oping to receive a share Of
W in the future, we are,
Respectfully yours.
HOGAN s. PIER.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10

The Salem Pioneer Register publisher
is so full of patriotism that he prints
his Julyith paper with red and blue
ink.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
Gov. Pierce was confirmed July End.

The remains Of Allan Pinkerton, the
famous detective, were inferred on the
3d. inst.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
CoNFIDENTIAL!!

TO MARRIED PEOPLE ONLY!
You will find it to your advantage
when in need of furniture to inspect
our large stock of entirely new goods
PUTNAM & Son,
Centerviile, Oak.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10

Grace church will be opened for
divine service on Sunday, July 18th,
at II a. IN, at which time communion
service win be held. Service thereafter
at II a. H., till further notice.
NJ. HoYT, in charge.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
GENERAL DIRECTORY.
U. s. oEFICERs.

U.S. OFFICERS.
Governor ~ =. n,,,,.,,,
Chief .iasticc :. 80 H; Teller
g3dgs Fourth judicial District. hs1f falmer
kssistamt ksiSstcutthg attorney Hugh ]. Campbell
sn,,sSn. sHsssssat Prosecuting Attorney.
collector Internal Revenue -: =" W i'> 'o''N'h
eegas;Ier segga;.a Land Office, Yankton. G. A. wetter
'seSei'er .. -. Chandler
TERRITORIAL OFFICERS.
Delegate in Congress. B. Raymond
AaditOr : . = :. fscn q 30 tIr,i,yayy
St u ,IeIeral Alexander Hughes
eupt Public Instruction. w. H. II. Beadle
COUNTY OFFICERS.
Register of Deeds. G.. NJ Pier
Treasurer. I II ;,.ah..
Judge of Probate. te............,.....O. j. G. Stuart
Assessor. SOr........ 49,. n i f;rlher
superintendent Of Schools. N. Alberty
Coroner A +, Pefermnn
surveyor. Jos Allen
Ierk OF Court. Vale T. Thielman
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10

We have just received a big lot of
soft coal and are selling'it very low.
j. II. QuEAL & Co.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10

Hurley, Turner, county has an arte-
sian nell, only twenty-one feet deep,
which yields a large flow of good water.
This fact should encourage our citizens
to make an effort to obtain flowing
water in Scotland. twill be a big pay
ing investment.-Ddk0tG citizen.
And as further encouragement to
our Scotland friends, we would say,
that six miles southwest of Hurley, in
Spring Valley, flowing wells are readily
obtained at a depth Of fifty to 100 feet.
Come over and see tQem, Zieb.; we
won't force you to drink.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10

Vol. l, No. 1, Of the South Dakota
New State, published at Montrose, Nc
Cook Co., by Wm. B. Tanner. is now
before us. Although Mr.. Tanner is but
recently from the east, the following
shows the manner in which he has
I" calIUht OD.'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-17
Grain Prospects,

According to the June returns OF the U.
s. Department of Agriculture, just pub
lshed, the increase in the area Of spring
wheat. appears to be nearly nine hundred
thousand acres. or nine per cent. The
condition of spring wheat averages lol
per cent, being up to the standard in near
ly every district
The condition of winter wheat continues
high. The average is SO against "a
month ago. 1t was IS in June. last year,
and 80 at the same date in 1882.
The increase in area of oats Is four per
cent. The average condition is 9s. 1t
was 96 last year. and 10l in June Of 1882.
The general average Of rye has ad-
vanced from Sc to 81. The barley aver
age has been from l0l in May to SO. 1t
was 81 last June, and 81 in June 1882.
The Secretary of the Chicago Board OF
Trade reports the following as the ''visl-
BILE supply" of grain on June 7th: Wheat,
Is. .522, 900 bushels; corn. 1861. 900 bush
els oats, 2,09l 900 bushels; rye. $4,000
bushels; barley. $4,000 bushels; de-
crease in wheat of only 3S5. 900 bushels.
and as a much larger decrease was ex-
pected. it had depressing effect upon
nrices
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-17
PsAI1S-


HEAR this, all We people, and give ear all
ye invalids of the world, Hop Bitters viii
make you well and TO rejoice.
2. Il shall cure all the people and put sick
ness and suffering under foot.
8. Be thou not afraid when your family 10
sick, or you have Brights disease or Liver
Complaint, for Hop Bitters will cure you
4. Both low and high, rich and poor know
the value of Hop Bitters for bilious. nervous
and Rheumatic complaints:
8. Cleanse me With Hop Bitsers and shall
have robust and blooming health
G. Add disease upon disease and let the
worst come, am safe if ! use Hop Bifters.
Z. For ali my life have been plagued With
sickness and sores, and not until year ago
was cured. by Hop Biiters-
8. He that keepeth his bones from aching
from Rheumatism and Neuralgia, with HOP
Bitters, doeth wisely.
Q. Though thou hast sores, pimples, freck
les, salt rbeum, ery,ipelas, blood poisoning,
yet Hop Bitters will remove them all.
10 What woman is there. feeble and sick
from female complaints. who desireth moi
health and usetb Hop Bitters and is mads
we'll.
IL. Let not neglect to use Hop Bitter'
bring on serious Kidney and Liver complaints
L. Keep thy tongue from being furred
thy blood pure. and thy stobiach from indi
gestion by using Hop Bitter.
49, All my pains and aches and disease go
like chat before the wind when | use HoT
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-17
Why SOuthdOwns?

The size. activity and hardness Of these
sheep specially fit them for short. rough
pastures. on which they will thrive fairly
where larger sheep would scarcely keep
alive They do better on the great West
ern plains than other mutton sheep, as
they are more industrious in digging un-
der snow for grass in winter, and thrive
the best of all breeds. West or East, on
arid or rocky pastures. While thus ex-
posed they are less liable to disease than
any other breed save the tough Merino,
and can be kept in large flocks. The
Southdown buck, crossed with common
ewes makes a great improvement in the
offspring over their dams, and the mutton
finds much quicker sale at higher prices
than the common sorts. A first cross by
long wooled rams on lean grade Merino
ewes may be preferable in order to give
more fat but it is to cross ewes thus pro-
duced with Southdowa rams to ensure a
larger proportion of juicy, savory flesh.
Yet, on the larger common ewes, and es-
pecially those tinctured with long wooled
blood, the Southdown male cross is decid-
edly superior.
The Southdown fleece is abundant, OF
medium fineness. and preferable to any
other for certain kinds of goods. The
wool. therefore. sells quickly and at fair
prices; but while the wool contributes
largely to the profit. mutton is the great
thing with these sheep. Early lambs can
be more easily obtained from Southdown
ewes than from any other. and these bring
high prices from March to June. Though
more difficult and expensive to produce
such lambs at the North. at the South it
may be cheaply and easily done, and be a
source OF wealth to those who judiciously
breed and rear them tor Northern markets.
american Agricutturtst.