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ntbato Bontitttntt. Friday, July 2, 1375 From the Baltimore American. A Rebuke to Southern Fanners. The sales which are taking place in all the Western States of short horned cattle are truly wonderful, although no other sales have been effected which realized such fabulous prices as was obtained at the New York Mills sale last year, when a single cow was knocked down for upwards of 40,000. That, how ever, was an extra case, national pride partaking more or less in the contest as to which side of the water should possess the entire number of a certain family of the breed. Subs sequent sales, however, have proved that there is something substantial in the business besides pride, for the numerous sales which are now ads vertised and are taking place, prove that there must be "millions in it;" and, notwithstanding the grasshops pers and potato bugs, there are hundreds or thousands of farmers who can find money enough to pay enormous prices for animals for beef raising. A sale whieh took place in Indiana last month, or the Oak land herd of Gen. S. Meredith & Son, is stated to have been the most successful which has ever taken place in that State, if not in the entire West. The total nums ber sold was 53 animals, and the grand total proceeds of the sale were 043,975, an average per head of all of $823,71. This was, beyond controversy, the most successful sale of a fine herd ever made in the State of Indiana, if not in the West. Of the females, three head, at an average cost of $2,235, went to Kentucky ; two, average $2,800, to England ; one, at $850, to Ohio ; two, averaging $2,700, to Canada ; 13, averaging $610, to Iowa ; two, averaging $1,587.50, to Connecti cut; six, at $839.16, to Illinois ; and the remain'ng thirteen head in In diana, at an average cf $435.71. Of the males, only one (British Baron) went out of the State. The remaining ten were purchased by Indiana breeders, at an average cost of $186. At the Indiana Shorthorn Breed' er's Association, Dr. Stevenson, the well-known breeder of the West, and President of the National Asso ciation, made some remarks which are worthy of the consideration of the farmers of our own and other States at the South, where, as re marked by the speaker, they per sistently devote themselves to cer tain crops, although they are reduce ing their land3 to the lowest state of fertility thereby, and neglecting the means which are at tneir com mand to improve their lands and their own pecuniary condition. At the North, by the introduction of the dairy co-eperative system, and at the West, by the means of rais . ing frrass and feeding cattle, the farmers are becoming wealthy ; those at the South by pursuing their old systems are foui;I continually going down hill. Listen to the remarks of Dr, Stevenson. He said that " the raising of grass was more profitable to the farmers of the State than any other crop ; that it was a very important matter for consideration in the cultivation of cereals, and that those States that have cultivated cereals without rest ing their lands in grass have dete riorated in the value of their laads, while it was just the converse with those States where grasses were cultivated. Having been requested to give an account of his Southern trip, he said he was surprised to see the good grass which that country produced, and which offered a most excellent food for cattle. The farming of the South was cotton, and you can't persuade the farmers there to raise anything else. ' The West must furnish them with bacon, corn, flour, and, in fact, all the sup plies which they subsist on. He believed the South would be a good stock raising country, the climate and everything being favorable to such." The capabilities of the South thus tortrayed by Dr. Stevens for rais ing the grasses is confirmed by Dr. Lee, now and for twenty years a resident of the South, though for-, merly a teacher of agriculture at the North. In a recent report the doc tor said that " Science told me, thirty years ago, that an acre of South Carolina sunshine, solar heat and rainfall, will produce twice as much cow feed in twelve consecutive months, for making either butter or cheese, as can r.e grown in the same time on the dairy farm in New York, on which I was reared." And yet, as Dr. Stevens remarks, with such facilities a their com mand, the Socth is dependent upon the West for nearly all the necessa ries cf life, in the way of food, and for the tr.nr:' factures requisite for their own comfort and the prosecu tion of their farming. That a new leaf must be turned over to stop the downward course is very certain, and the very parties who are bone fitted by the slothfulness of the farmers and people of the South are calling upon them to adopt the sys tem which has proved successful elsewhere, to save themselves from ruin. We find by a report made at the last session of the State Grange of iNorth Uarohna, by a committee appointed to investigate and report on progress, if any, that that State had made in farming interests. That committee instituted a comparison between the products and stock on hand in the State for 1860, and those for 1370, as appear tabulated in the census reports for those respective dates. They report great falling off in productions of all kinds. This investigation shows a sad condition of affairs for the old North State We give below the report, which refers to the years ending with 1870 : Decrease of horses 47,9 89 Decrease of mules 704 Decrease of swine 807,899 Decrease of cotton bales , 759 Decrease of wool, lbs 73,806 Decrease in com, bushels .... 11,624,625 Decrease in Irish potatoes.bush 91,762 Decrease in peas and beans.bush 1,399, 465 Decrease in wheat, bushels. . . . 1,883,827 Decrease in rye, bushels 84,850 Decrease in rice, lbs . 5,538,695 Decrease in bay, tons 97,825 Decrease in value of farm. impl. tl.791,881 Decrease in value of farms $65,089,982 Increase of oats, bushels 438,245 Increase of population 78,730 This statement should arouse the patriotism of every citizen of the Old North State to some united effort to stop this downward tender cy of the material interests of the State. Secession Soldiers at Bunkers Sill. We can easily bear all foreign sneers at out Centennial enthuiasm, which will coma as they have already come, from those who do not under stand it The Union has been, . is, and should it continue, will b an ennobling sentiment. Many an En glishman talks of Magna Charta who has but an indefinite idea of its con ditions and guarantees; to him it is merely something which in some way secures the liberty which he loves. Until the harsh test of secession came we regarded the Union all a league entered into by the common consent of the high contracting parties. It was only after we had fallen out that we resorted to the technical provisions of the contract. The North, it must be admitted, was animated by Borneo thing: of its old love; and now we are justified in asking if even the South gave up this love altogether ? Mr. Greeley, and those who were like him, even at the stormiest period of the struggle, never aband oned the hope of reconciliation; and they clung to the idea of it because they saw only in reconciliation a restoration of the Union based once more upon affection and respect. If anything could intensify our regret at the untimely loss of Mr. Greeley, it would be the consideration that he did not live to witness a celebration in Boston of the Battle of Bunker Hill, with the soldiers of the Confed eracy and the soldiers of the Union participating inthefestiveties. Now we can understand how clear, how just and true and philosophical, how per fectly statesmanlike were his opinions and his desires. Vain and empty now seems the babble, as venomous as it was noisy, by which that wise man was assailed. He lived and thought and planned a few years in advance of his time, and we have only just now come up with him. In a sense, he gave his life that South ern soldiers might aid in commemo rating this very anniversary. The Confederate troops were in Boston upon an errand of peace and good will, partly because Mr. Greeley, wrote his name upon the bail bond of Jefferson Davis. Do the intensely patrotic gentleman understand it any better now? Do the men who, dur ing the last Presidential campaign, could not find words in which to ex. press their abhorrence at such an act, understand it any better now ? If not, we hope that they kept away from Bunker Hill. It is time after r11 which tests statesmanship as distinguished from mere polities. To the bost of our ability we have advocated reconcilia tion, but sorely have we missed the master hand which would not alwavs have pointed out the way in vain. Would that the good old man vere here to share in the animating ob servances of this anniversary time ! As the signs of advancing peace are multiplied, should not he who did so much to make them possible be fresh ly remembered. Tribune. The Folly of Pride- The very witty and sarcastic i2ev. Sydney Smith thus discourseth on the folly of pride in such a crea ture as man : 'After all, take some quiet, sober moment of life, and add together the two ideas of pride and of man; behold him, creature of a span high stalking through infinite space in all the grandeur of littleness. Perched on a speck of the universe, every wind of heaven strikes into his blood the coldness of death; his soul floats from his body like melo dy from the string; day and night, as dust on the wheel, he i& rolled along the heavens, through a labyrinth of worlds, and all the creations of God are flaming above and beneath. Is this a creature to make himself a crown of glery, to deny his own flesh, to mock at his fellow, sprung from that dust to which both will soon return ? Does the proud man not err ? Does he not suffer ? Does he not die ? When he reasons is he never stopped by difficulties ? When he acts, is be never tempted by pleasure ? When he live3, is he free from pain? When he dies can he escape the common grave? Pride is not the heritage of man; humility should dwell with trailty, and atone for ignorance, error and imperfection. Origin of the God Hymen. Dauchet, the French poet, tells us. respecting the deification of Hymen. that he was a young mm of Athens,' obscurely born, but extremely hand some. Falling in love with a young iauy oi distinction, lie disguised him self in a female habit in order to get access to her and enjoy the pleasure of her company. As he happened to l J . 1 T . . . . . ubuuo uay in miB aisguise witii nis mistress and her companions, cele brating on the seashore the rites of Ceres Eleusina, a gang ef pirates came upon them by surprise and carried them off. The pirates, hav ing conveyed them to a distant island ?ot druuk for joy and fell asleep. Hymen seized his opportunity, armed the virgins, and dispatched the pira tes; after which leaving the ladies on ths island, he went in haste to Athens where he told his adventure to all the parents, and demanded her he loved in marriage as her ransom. His request was granted, and so.fortunate was the marriage that the came of Hymen was ever afterward invoked in all future nuptials, and in progress of time the Greeks enrolled him among their gods. jjSubscribe to the Southerner. MISCELLANEOUS. ! Having removed two doors from her late stand to the handsome brick building recent ly erected by Mr. B. J. Keech, now has in creased'facilities for conducting the Millinery Business in all its Branches. , -. U 4 f ULli tlNE OF y I f: 7XBZ BOOBS, BOOTS & SHOES, CL0TH J HO, TRUNKS and VALISES, also in stock which will be told 'at low flg- nres.-' ,'' f ;- ... ; ' ?- Thanklng her numerous friends for- their past patronage, she now extends a cordial welcome to them all, particularly the ladies, and will endeavor to serve them as faithfully in the future as heretofore. She is ready and fully prepared to meet the wants of all and invites the public to in ducements which are constantly offered. Mrs. J. Feldenfleimer, Main St, Tarboro', N. C Feb. 5, 1875. ly THE ROCKY MOUNT 11 WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING, of the best quality, for the home trade, COTTON YARNS, COTTON PLOW LINES, allsizes HEAVY 4-4 SHEETOG. Orders from prompt cnsiomerafllled without - delay. TERMS :- Net cash, within thirty days. Address, ..... BATTLE & SON, Dee. 4,- Rocky Mount, N. C. FOUTZ'S HORSE AND CATTLE POWDERS, Will car or prevent Ciseaae. To the Citizens of Edge combe and adjacent Country. T HE undersigned respectfully announces that he has again openea Dusmess oi a General Blacksmith, on Church Street, near Mr. Doner's Store. Special attention paid to GUN AND CITY WORK. Particular care paid to Horse-Slioeiiig" Also the manufacturing and repairing n kinds of agricultural and general BLACK SMITH WORK. An experience of over TWENTY TEaRS in Edgecombe is sufficient testimony to my capability. I respectfully return thanks for the various manifestations of kindness here tofore received and hope to continue to de serve them. Nov. 8-tf. I. B. PALAMOUNTAIN. NEW STORE ! NEW GOODS ! Prices to Suit the Times I. C. J. AUSIN, formerly of R. II. Austin & Co., and late with T. H. Gatlin, have the pleasure of informing my friends and the public in general that I have opened a Gen'I Grocery Store on Main Street, between the stores of Messrs H. Morriss & Bros., and T. II. Gatliii, -where I will keep on hand a choice selection of goods at the lowest market rates, viz : NEW MESS PORK, NEW RUMP PORK, . C. YELLOW SUGAR, C. WHITE SUGAR, A. WHITE SUGAR, LOAF AND GRANULATED SUGAR, FLOUR, S. C. HAMS, BACON SHOULDERS & SIDES, D. S. SHOULDERS & SIDES. C. R. SIDES, SPICKD BEEF, BEEF TONGUES. BOLONA & PORK SAUSAGES, CAKES, CRACKERS, BUTTER, CHEESE, PLOW LINES, ; MILL FEED,' ' ' . - OATS, BRICK, FERTILIZING LIME. &G, &C, which will be sold very low for CASH. Call and examine. C. J. AUSTIN. Feb. 5, 1875. , , 1 Doable Turbine Water Wbeel, Manufactured by POOLE & HUNT, Baltimore, 9d. 7,000 HOW IX VSJSt Simple, Strong, Durable, always reliable and gatis luctory. Manufacturers, also, ol x-oriawe & Stationary i Saw & Gnat Mills, Mini ing Machinery.Gearing for Rnttnn Mills r-i. vn Mill Machinery, Hydraulio and other Siting, PuUeyl i and HaS a specialty. Machine made'GearuStiBcu rate and of very best finish. Send for CicuSs. 1. TV. BOO-AJRr VnsTiington JXT. O. ' DEALER IK Pure Medicines, Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Picture Franvs. Tassels amiCords. Wholesale and Retai: .vent lor Peters Musi cal Monthly, Folio and Demorests Magazines, Chromos 17x26 as premium. Keeps all ihe latest music at Publishers prices. Any Bock furnished to order. Respectlully, Dec. 11,-ly. D. N. BOGART. : rami, wriro I .a h REMOVED COTTON MILLS RunranTa ilJJilVliUilli 1 11111 u Bingham School, Established in 1793. MEUANEVILLE, IS'. C. Maj. ROBT. BINGHAM, Maj. WM. B. LYNCH. Capt. T. S. NORWOOD, W. G. QUACKENBUSII, University of Va. The Spring Session of 1875 opened Janu ary 13th, bat applicants are received at any time. -- - - -' - 1 - ! 1 Tuition and Board, per session of twenty weeks, $150. Tuition is FREE to sons of Gospel Minis ters and to candidates for the ministry, ir respective of denomination.; , xi For particular, address MAJ. ROBERT BIKGHAH, Feb. 12,-tf Supt MISCELLANEOUS. 1875.. SPRING! 1875, New Goods ! New Goods ! K Weddell & Co. Have now iu store a full assortment of SPRING AND SUMMER to whieh they invite lhe attention of their customers and the public. The Goods were bought FOR and will be sold at a Small Advance. E" Call and examine before buying. M. WEDDELL & CO. Tarboro, April 23. tf 1 (Formerly Tarboro', N. C.) HAVE OPENED FINE AND EXTEN bive Subles in Iiclimoiil, Va., where they will constantly keep on hand First-Class ECorscs cfc? UVEnloss, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Any order to them for stock will be promptly attend to. KENTUCKY STABLES, Nos. 15 nd 17 Fifteenth Street, RICHMOND, VA. May 28, 1S74. Cm PRIVATE Boarding House. MRS. V. E. LIPSCOMB respectfully an nounces that she has optued a Private Boarding Honse in Tarboro, on the corner ot Bank and Pitt Streets. Good Fare, Pleasant Rooma, Comfor table Beds. Hoard jTloderate. Feb. 19, 1S75. Good Work, Good Stock AND Beautiful Fits. CH. DOUGHTY HAS JUST RETURN- ed with the largest lot of French and American Calf Skins ever brought to Tarboro. The latest and prettiest thiiiir ont for Sum mer is the CLOTH BOOTS, MOROCCO LEGS TIPPED WITH PEBBLE GOAT, for only eight dollars, at C. H. Douhty's. The LUCCA TIE surpasses anything in the way of Shoes yet made for stjle and com fort,Jat C. H. Dou-;htv's. If von want a pair ol MOROCCO LEG BOOTS in the latest style with full box. Tips and English Bend Soles, pro to Doushty's. Go to DOUGHTY'S and look at the NEW STYLES whether you wish to purchase or not. Tarboro', April C, 175 tf Valuable Property IN HALIFAX COUNTY FOR SALE! 1HAVE TWO VALUABLE TRACTS OF land in Halifax county which 1 offer for sale. In the first tract there are GOO acres of good land. On the premies are a store house 100 feet deep, a d welling large and commodious with all necessary out-Louse3, all in excellent repair. ihelarmcan be divided into two or three part3 as may be desired. It lies next to the village of Palmyra, toe store nnd residence being immediately in it. The location is ex cellent as a place of business. A Hotel and Livery Stable would also pay at this point, and for both jurposes then; are houses suit able on the premises. The second tract conU:r.d 430 acres with hew dwelling and ont-buildinga It is situa ted on Roanoke River 1 2 mile from Palmyra. with a good landing and a Warehouse 38x73 feet, just built, and used by myself for storinc r . : . 1 c . . i e ici iiiuuB auu iur oiner purposes. The waler at both places is excellent. My reason for selling is a desire to move to the Western part of the St Ue. TERMS : One-third cash, balance iu four payments iu one, two, three and four years. Possession given when desired. Growing crops will also be sold. Further information can be obtained by applying euner in person or oy letter to the undersigned. JOHN L. BAKER, Palmyra, Halifax Co.," N. C. May 28, 1875. 3m Wilson Advance please copy. BLATCHLEY'S Imnroved CUCUM- 95 BER WOOD PUMP is the acknowledged STANDARD of the market, bv nonnlar verdict, the best nniim for tfcn Unt Jj money. Attention is invited to . Tlnl.l,.. 1.. T- - 1 T 1 rS l'l,b xr.i ...i.:u 1.. ggsSSsij; withdrawn without disturbing the joints, and the cornier chamher which never cracks, scales or rusts ami will last a life time. For sale by Dealers aad the tfade generally. In order 10 be sure that you get Botchley's Pump, be careful and see that it has my trade-mark as above. If you do not know where to buv. descrirrir. circulars, together with the name and ad dress of the agent ueaie.st you. will be promptly furnished by addressing with stami). CIIAS. G. BLATC1ILEY, Manufacturer, M commerce bt.. Philadelphia, Vn. Feb. 12, 1S75. 9ln A LECTURE to -sroTJVKrcsr i&risivr. Just PuUisJKd,iu g sealed Envelope. 1'riec 6 cents. A lecture on the Nature.Treat nsent, and Radical cure of Semi nal Weakness, or Snermator- rhcea, induced by Self-Abuse, Involuntary Emissions, lmpotency, Nervous Debility, and Impediments to Marriage generally ; Consumption, Epilepsy, and Fils; Mental and Physical Incapacity. &c. Bv Robert J. Culver well, M. D.. author of the' Green Book," &c. The world-renowned author, in this ad mirable Lecture, clearly proves from his own experience that the awful consequences of Is T2 . Ifli - - mi sen-Abuse may be eflectnally removed with out medicine, snd without dangerous surgi cal operations, bougies, instrumentsrings, or cordials ; pointing out a mode of careat once certain and effectual, by which every suffeier, no matter what his condition may be, may cure himself cheaply, priratelv and radically. 3f This Lecture will prore a boon to thousands and thousands. Sent under seal, in a plain envelope, to any address, on receipt of six cents or two dostage stamps. Address the Publishers, CHAS. J. C. CLINE & CO., 127 Bowery, New York ; P. O. 3ox, 4586 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. rurniture,Carpeting,Window Shades AND GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHING. THE OLD AND RELIABLE HOUSE OF Cor. IMOalxx axlcI G-raixToy Streets, NORFOLK, VJ.9 STILL stand at the head of the trade and call the attention of their old customers and the the general public to the very large assortment of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND CARPETING contained in their extensive establishment. We guarantee New York prices on all our goods and our well selected stock is the largest of any house- South of Philadel phia. We call special attention to our PIANO AND MUSIC DEPARTMENT. We are Agents and keep constantly on hand a full stock of CHICKERING & SONS CEL EBRATED PIANOS. Also Agents for GEO. WOOD'S CABINET ORGANS, all of which we sell at manufacturers prices. BSF" Catalogues and Price Lists furnished on application. inrl9-tf Wiesenfeld, Ooirtoix AND General Baltimore, Md. Make liberal Cash advances on consignments of Cotton and other Produce. Also with approved security, will advance on accommodating terms, SUPPLIES to FARMERS for carrying on this year's crops. Those desiring to avail themselves of the above offer, will apply to our Agent, J. B. Coffield, Tarboro', N. C. J. B. COFFIELD, Gen. Commission Merchant AND WHOLESALE DEALER IN Whiskies, Wines, Tobacco, Segars, Sash, Blinds, Doors, Building and Shell Lime, Gu anos, &c, &c, Tarboro5, N. C. Feb. 19, 1875. EDGECOMBE AGRICULTURAL WORKS, TARBORO' Manufacturers of Wagons, Carts, Plows, Gin and Mill bearing, and Agricultural Im plements generally. We keep on hand a very large luatcudis, mm me piepureu iu lurmsn on snort notice any venicie in this line from a light one horse wagon to the heaviest carts and wagons ior oaw iuius. ve mate tne EIGHT FOOT In the best style ; have never heard a complaint of one of our Horse Powers. We furnish a full set of Bolts with these powers. Price $55.00 complete. iesiue several varieties 01 Turning flows we make a specr alty of the "EDGECOMBE COTTON PLOW," which we believe has met with more general favor than any Cotton plow ever made. These plows are now made after two patterns, one intended eojjcv-iaiij jyi use 111 iiaiu auu own jauu. REPAIR WORK done on Engines, Saw Mills, Gins, Horse Powers, and all kinds of im plements. The undersigned is manufacturers' agent for Tanner's Engines and oaw luuis, ljenen s xurDine water ing and Gearing. These Goods are all Warranted. R. V. WALKER, Nov. G-tf SUPERINTENDENT. BOOKWALTER PORTABLE ENGINE. ft s---"':, 'J5 "5? Steam Engines, Boilers and Machinery, 1 ... tneir power " Stern & Co., Factors Commission Merchants, stock of Seasoned Wagon and Cart GIN GEARING, vneels. linst Mills. 'ulJeva. Shaft The Very Machine for Gin ning Cotton. Save .your TVIulo Flesli. A four and a half Horse Power Engine guaranteed to run a seventy saw gin and gin seven bales .cotton per day. PRICE IN THE REACH OF ALL. A boy fifteen years old can run it with safety with less than half cord of wood per day. PRICE, 3030.00, PAYABLE NEXT FALL OR WINTER. W. G. LEWIS, Agent, May 7.-tf. TARBORO', N. C. iron SAW MILLS, GRIST MILLS, COT TON GINS, &C. "W- Lewis, Agent for Edgecombe, Halifax, Pitt, Martin and Beaufort Counties. These are elpcrnnf. nmrinu ant r- ' i.uw aiuu VUWLFVH (Vr eyer offered in this market. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Attention, Infantry Brigade Prelttest ami Cheapest JLine or Babu Carriages in the Market at V the Hardware Store. ATTENTION, FARMERS I The best and cheapest handled steel Planter's Hoes ever offered in 'his . market, at the Hardware Store, tirain Fans, Trace Chains, Repairing Links, Lap Links, Hames, Back Bands, Cotton Plows, Plow Bolts, in fact a full line of Plan ter s Hardware always on hand and at the Lowest Cash Prices, at the 7ardware Store. ATTENTION, BUILDERS ! A full line of Carpenter's and Mechanic's Tools at the Lowest Pricei. Builder's Hardware of every description. Attention, Wlieelriglits ! A full stock of Carriage, Buggy, Cart and Wagon Material, alway on hand at Lowest Prices. Mention, Housekeepers: Call and examine Stamped Cup Tins, French Coffee Pots, Nicest Sauce Pans, Baking Pans, Toilet Ware (very nice and cheap), the best and cheapest Cook Stoves ever offered in this market. Complete satisfaction guaranteed for every stove sold. Bost Ououmtoer Fumpq, g Buy your goods from the Hardware Store and save mony. TXT r T T7ITX7-TO Ifl May Tth, 1875. NEW SPRING I SDMME R. C. BROWN & CO'S. (:0:) 111 the latest Novelties ami the best Qualities ttt the very lowest prices Tfc. O. BROWN Ac CO,, APr3' Mf MAIN STREET. GREAT ATTRACTIONS i, ilLBill .1 Again we have the pleasure to offer our customers and toe public in general one of the largestjand best selected stocks of Goods suitable for the Spring and Summer trade, consisting of DRESS In every Style, BLEACHED White Linen Goods, AND Honse Furnishing Goods. CLOTHING ! As usual we have the can be found BOTS & SHOES, In Immense We have in this line most anything ov-ii uuimcg uuc ine oest, ana assure satisfastion tP aU Qiir customers. Of the Latest and Nobbiest Styles. &ents Furnishing (Uoods ! We have a large assortment of White Shirts to to ht everybody. TRUNKS AND VALISES, All Sizes, We respectfully solicit a call. L. Heilbroner & Bpo. ! -:o :o . VJT. XJJU VV lo. V OPENING R GOODS AT -:0 GOODS Color and Fabric. l!l!U Al UNBLEACHED MUSLINS, best line of Clothing that in the State, Issortment you can think of and we intend to May 7, 1375. tf. J May 14, 187$.