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Who NhuM Decide the He* tilt T
The letter of Mr. Morton to the San
Francisco Chronicle on the subject of
the 23d joint rule to which public at
tention has been recently directed,
sheds a good deal of light upon an
interesting and possibly very impor
tant subject.
The 22d joint rule was first adopted
in January, 1805. Down to that timo
there had been no rule or law regu
lating the counting of the Electoral
votes for President. The rule then
adopted enacted, among other things,
that ‘‘when the two houses assem
bled in the hall of the House to wit
ness the count, if any objection was
made by any member of the House
or Senate to receiving any Electoral
vote or votes, the two houses should
immediately separate, and each, in
its own chamber, without any debate,
vote upon the objection ; and if the
objection was not overruled by the
vote of both houses, then tho Electo
ral vote or votes objected to were not
to be received.” It was thus placed in
the power of either House, indepen
dently of the other, to throw out the
return from any State, or all the
States, and thus to reverso or
nullify the result of a Presiden
tial election. Mr. Morton says that
to him this provision “appeared to be
grossly unconstitutional and danger
ous.” Yet no objection to the rule
was made by him until the session of
1874, when he proposed an amend
ment “providing that no Electoral
vote should be rejeoted unless by tho
concurrent action of both houses,”
which would imply that he objected
to the rule, not on account of its uu
constitutlonality, but because it
placed the unconstitutional power in
a single honse. If the rule was in
conflict with the constitution it was
so because it transferred the final
power of choosing tho executive from
the electing body appointed for that
purpose to a different part of the con
stitution. The amendment proposed
by Mr. Morton would have effected
the same transfer of tho ultimate
power, though to both houses joint
ly, instead of either house, separate
ly. This amendment passed the Sen
ate by a large majority, but was not
reached in the House. At the next
session the measure was again
brought up in the Senate and again
passed, receiving the approbation
of Senators Thurman and Merriman ;
but before action by the House the
Senate reconsidered its action, and
the subject was allowed to drop.
The matter therefore stands as be
fore the 22d joint rule was adopted.
The question is: By whom
shall the vote for President be
counted and who shall deter
mine the result ? The Constitu
tion says that the certificates shall
not be delivered, sealed, to the Presi
dent of the Senate, who, in tho pres
ence of the two houses, “shall open
all the certificates, and the votes
shall then be counted,” &e. It has
been generally considered that the
two houses are present not as a joint
convention, but each in its own ca
pacity as a witness of the counting.
In this view, when, in 1857, objection
was made to receiving the votes from
Wisconsin, Mr. Mason, the Presi
dent of the Senate, decided that the
objection was not in order, and that
nothing waß in order but the count
ing of the votes. It would appear,
then, from this precedent, that the
answer to the foregoing questions is
this: The votes shall be counted and
the result shall be declared by the
President of tho Senate.
Suppose, then, that from some
State there should be two different
returns, or a return not certified at
all, or one known to bo false, who
shall decide upon such conditions?
If nothing is in order but to count
the votes, all the votes must be
counted, and if there cannot be two
returns of votes, or if a false vote is
no vote, the President of the Senate
must himself decide between them,
that is, he must determine the re
sult. So that tho power of determin
ing the result, which by the 23d joint
rule was transferred to either House
of Congress, and by the proposed
amendment would have been trans
ferred to both houses acting jointly,
would, upon the conditions supposed,
be transferred to the one man who
should happen to be President of the
Senate.
There is no escaping tho fact that
the peculiar mode of choosing the
American Executive involves this
grotesque absurdity. Nor is there
any room for a rational doubt, that a
rule which would vest the ultimate
power of decision in the two houses,
or even in the popular house alone,
would be greatly preferable, and far
more in harmony with the philoso
phy of representative government,
than a practice which would put such
ultimate power in the will of one
man, who may bo the most dishonest
and least scrupulous of partisans.
The Times, upon previous occa
sions, has pointed out not only the
absurd but the mischievous character
of the executive part of our national
constitution, and has adduced rea
sons whya change should be speedily
effected in the direction of executive
responsibility to the representative
will of the nation. It is not impos
sible that events may emphasize the
necessity of such a change much
sooner than anybody has anticipated.
Chicago Times.
Sight on the S'llc.
Chftrleß Warren Stoddard in the San Francisco
Chronicle.]
There was a wild gorge in the Arabian
hills where the chain drew near the
shore. As we approached it I saw that
it was flooded with mellow light. Soft
breezes bore us slowly against the river
current, and we noiselessly approached
the mouth of the gorge. Oh! vale of wild
enchantment! Fantastic crags leaped in
to the air and hung suspended by some
mighty magic. Between the golden walls
in the bed of the valley, a grove of palms
rustled their plumes in the delicious air,
and just above these palms rose the splen
did moon. Every leaf was lustrous in its
light; every rock sparkled faintly, and out
ot the mouth of the valley poured a del
uge of light in which we were all crown
ed with glory and transfigured. Our
barge was silver, our sails of softest silk,
and bright flames played upon the water
under us. It was one of the gates of Par
adise 1 There was a great bend in the
river, beyond the valley, and when we
bad rounded it those gates were closed
on us for ever and ever. The moon
climbed up into heaven and did what she
could to smother the stars; they are not
easily outshone in these crystal skies.
The cabin went to sleep in a body. I hung
about the ship and burned my weed with
the spirit of one who offers a sacrifice to
some adorable but invisible object. I
scented the incense of the nargileh, and
heard the water bubbling in the shell of
the cocoanut. I knew that the hasheesh
eaters were sleeping their fatal sleep (we
have six of them in our crew); and short
ly one of these slaves of sleep began mut
tering a story to the moon in a kind of
sing-song that attracted about him an au
dience of intent listeners. The story-tel
ler reclined on his bed of rugs between
decks; the hatch was drawn back, and a
great square of moonlight brought him
into strong relief. Dark Nubians lay at
full length on the deck, and listened as
stealthily as spies. Two or three of the
hasheesh eaters sat near and applauded
the narration with foolish delight, chuck
ling to themselves continually.
For anything In Groceries, Provisions
Grain, Ac., at "rock bottom," prices call
on J.H. Hamilton.
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LAWYERS^
'W. li. LATHAM.
Attorney at Law, Hamilton, Ga.
WILL prectloe In the counties 0 1 the Chatta
hoochee Circuit. fobs ly
REESE CRAWFORD. J. M. MoNEILL.
Crawford & McNeill,
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law,
128 llrood Nt,, Columbus, Ga.
_ . Jan 16 if
GRIGSBY l THOMAS,
Attorney at Law
Columbus, <n.
Offioe over 0. £, Hochstrasser's.
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RAM ‘L B. HATCHEH. R. H. OOKTCUrua.
HATCHER & GOETCHIUS
Attorneys and fuuunellora at Law.
Practice in State and Federal Courta.
OnricK—67 Broad stieet, over Wittich & Kin
ei'a Jewelry Store. (sepl ly
PEtUOUI A ICKAWOY,
Attorneys at Law,
Have moved their Office to corner oi Broad and
Randolph street!, over Store of R. S. Crane,
_ Octl-dlm
Thomas J. Chappell,
Attorney ext Law,
OFFICE OVER 119 BROAD STREET,
Columbus, Ga.
march 2 tf
HINES DOZIER,
Attorney at Law,
Hamilton, Ga.
WILL practice in the Chattahoochee Cir
or anywhere else.
Mr. G. A. B. Dozier will be found in my office
on and after October Ist, 1875, and will assist in
all collections and office work entrusted.
sep2s ly
CARET J. THORNTON Wm. F. WILLIAMS.
Thornton & Williams,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
AND
REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
OFFICE UP STAIRS OVER THE STORE OF
O. E. HOCHSTKASSER, Broad street.
Will practice in the counties of Harris, Talbot,
Taylor, Marion, Chattahoochee and Stewart, and
in the Supreme Court of the State, District and
Circuit Courts of the United States; also in the
counties of Lee and Russell, Ala.
Will also give special attention to the purchase
and sale of Real Estate, Examination of Titles
and Conveyancing. Also, to Renting and Collec
tion of Renta. novl4 tf
LIOXEL €. LEVY, Jr.,
Attorney and Counsellor at Uw,
Commissioner of Deeds N. Y. and other States.
Office over Georgia J'ome Bank.
ESTATES.—SpeciaI attention to keeping accu
rate accounts, vouchers, Ac., and making an
nual returns for Guardians, Administrators
and Executors. aep29-ly
R. J. MOSES,
Attorney at Law.
OFFICE over Georgia Home Insurance Com
pany.
Office hours from Ist October to Ist June, 10 to
4 p. m. eyl9 ly
Joseph F. Pou,
Attorney & Counsellor at law.
OFFICE west side Broad street over store of
W. H. Robarts A Cos. Practices in State and
Federal Courts. Advice and services tendered to
Administrators, Executors, Guardians, Ac. Spe
cialty made of Conveyancing, Examining Titles,
Ac., in Georgia, or anywhere in tho United
States. All business promptly attended to.
feb7 dtf
THORNTON & GRIMES,
Attorneys at Law.
OFFICE over Abell A Co.'s, corner of Broad
and St. Clair streets, alurabus, Ga.
JnlS ly
O. OA TiIIOTJISr,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Geneva, Ga.
WILL PRACTICE IN ALL THE COURTS OF
the Chattahoochee Circuit.
Special attention given to Collections. He is
Corresponding Agent for tho Geneaal Collecting
Agencies of New York snd Bavanuah. Therefore
his facilities for pursuing that branch of the pro
fession is unsurpassed by any lawyer in the
State. oct2l tf
J. D. Rambo. W. W Mackall.
RAMBO & MACKALL,
Attorneys at Law,
Office in Burma’ Building, Columbus, Ga.
*DhI eodAwly
THE TIMES
JOB OFFICE,
Columbus, Ga.
Is prepared to execute in the
best manner and at short
notice, JOB PRINTING
of every description,
such as
BILL HEADS,
LETTER HEADS,
NOTE HEADS,
MONTHLY STATEMENTS
BUSINESS CARDS.
VISITING CARDS,
POSTAL CARDS,
SHIPPING TAGS,
ENVELOPES,
CIRCULARS,
PARTY INVITATIONS,
WEDDING INVITATIONS,
BHLS LADING BOOKS,
B. B. RECEIPT BOOKS,
Ac., Ac., Ac.
INSURANCE.
Petersburg Savings & Insurance Cos.
OF PETERSBURG, VA.
SIO,OOO Deposited in State of Georgia for Benefit of Policy Holders.
ASSETTS $616,987.21.
All Losses sustained by this Comyany since its organization have been
Promptly Paid.
JOHN BLACKMAIL
at >l2 tf A gent •
INHURE YOUR PROPERTY WITH
THE GEORGIA HOME
INSURANCE COMPANY,
Ooltimtous, G-a.
O
A HOME COMPANY, seeking the patronage of HOME PEOPLE!
FAVtHtAitI.K RATES MADE FOR
GIN HOUSES,
WITH LIBERAL ADJUSTMENTS AND PROMPT PAYMENT OF ALL LOSSES.
Warehouses, Cotton, Dwellings, Storehouses, Merchandise, and all
other Property Insured at the Lowest Rates consistent with indemnity.
Office iuthe GEORGIA HOME BUILDING.
aecia
INSURE YOUR
GIN HOUSES
AND CONTENTS.
All my old Customers of Years Past
and all others who would feel Secure
against loss are notified that I am Pre
pared as usual to furnish
INDEMNITY AGAINST LOSS BY FIRE
on this Class of Property.
LOSSES ADJUSTED AND PAID AT MY OFFICE.
Apply for Insurance or Information to me Direct, or
through any of the Factors and Commission Merchants of
the City.
D. F. WILLCOX,
General Insurance Agent.
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CLOTHING.
EXCELSIOR ! !
CLOTHING,
AND
Thornton & Acee,
NO. 83 Sc 85 BRONZE FRONT,
Rooney Building, Broad St., Columbus, Ga.
DEALERS IIV
Mon’s Clothing,
Boys’ Clothin*,
Children’s Clothing.
Men’s Hats, Hoys’ Hats, diildreik’s Hats.
MEN’S AND BOYS’ FURNISHING GOODS, TRUNKS, VALISES, UMBRELLAS and WALKING
CANES. We arc constantly receiving new goods of all kinds, and will sell as low as any
MarkeMr^the^State^^ *M**^iHj**i—
M. D. HOOD & CO.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
DRUGGISTS,
JAggft.OS Broad St., Columbus, (la.,
f 1 HAV* IN STORK A LABOR AND CAREFULLY
Fresh Drugs, Medicines, and Pure Chemicals,
with which they are prepared to aupply their former patrons, and the public
AT WHOLESALE OR BET AIL,
at prices that cannot fhil to insure satisfaction.
Let no one wanting any article in onr line buy elsewhere before seeing our goods
and knowing our prioes. All articles sold are guaranteed PTJBE.
■
PAINTS! PAINTS!!
We have full stocks of
White Lead, Varnishes, Linseed Oils,
Spirits Turpentine,
And all the Colored Paints, both Dry and Ground
in Oil and at Bottom Prices.
- Glass and Putty at lowest prices.
Parties at a distance will be furnished SASH when desired.
o
Home Made Fertilizers!
Early in the Season we will have on haud largo supplies of CHEMICALS
for Composting of Home Made Fertilizers, in which there is economy in
buying. Our experience in the purchase and use of these Chemicals for
the past sir years justifies us in saying we are prepared to give valuable
information with regard to the Composting for the various crops grown i
,lliS ”“" trr M. D. HOOD & CO.
\
COLUMBUS, GA.,
IS WELL SUPPLIED WITH MATERIAL, AND
Experienced Workmen employed in each De
partment.
Orders tor work of any description filled with
dispatch, and at most reasonable rates.
Georgia and Alabama Legal Blanks
Of every description on hand, or a ted to or
der at short notice.
Receipt Books
FOR RAILROADS AND STEAMBOATS
Always in stock: aho printed to order when de
sired.
WRAPPING PAPER AND RAGS.
A large quantity of various sizes and weights
Manilla Wrapping Paper and Bags, suitable for
Merchants, now in stock, which 1 am selling low
in any quantity desired, either printed or plain
air* Prices and Specimens of Work furnishe
on application.
TIIOS. GILBERT,
Randolph Street, Columbus, Ga.
Janl tf __
T. S. SPEAR.
No. 101 Broad St, Columbus, Ga.
Watches, Jewelry and Clocks Repaired promptly
All orders will receive prompt attention.
Remington Sewing Machine Deoot.
11. I. KIMBALL HOUSE,
ATLANTA, GA.
ON and after tho Istb of this month,(May) rates
of this Hotel will be
THREE DOLLARS per DAY.
Single Meals, 75cts; For Couples, per
Month, $75.
Special rates for Families. No charge for Bag
gage to and from Depot. Elevator runß at all
hours. GEORGE M'GINLEY,
Jel3 4m Proprietor.
fl ITT IITC obtaiued in the nited
r A ! ill i \ States,Canada, and Europe.
I H I Lll I V terras as low as those ofauy
other reliable house. Correspondence invited
in tho English and foreign languages,with inven
tors, Attorneys at Law, and other Solicitors, es
pecially with those who hare had their cases re
jected in the hands of other attorneys. In re
jected cases our fees are reasonable, and no
charge is made unlos we are successful,
mi/rilTnnO If you want a Patent,
I 111 lit” 111 I ||k\ end US a model or
111 V Lll I U 01WB sketch and a hill de
scription of your invention. We will make an
examination at tho Patent Office, and if we tHnt
it patentable, will send you papers and advice,
and prosecute your case. Our lee will be in or
dinary cases, $25.
A niimr Oral or written in all matters
ADVICE lull
volitions, I I ILL
References:—Hon. M. D. Leggett, Kx-Commis
sioncr of Patents, Cleveland, Obio;0. H. Kelley,
esq., Hcc’y National Grange, Louisville, Ky.;
Commodore Dan'l Ammen, U. S. N., Washington,
D. C.
jfripßend Stamp for our “Guide for obtaining
Patents,” a book of 50 pages.
AddressLOUlS BAGGER & CO., Solici
tors of Patents.
nov2s tf Washington, D. 0.
Great Reduction in Fine Photographs
AT
G. T. WILLIAMS’ GALLERY
(OVER CARTER’S DRUG STORE..)
All styles and sizes fine PHOTOGRAPHS REDUCED considerable from former
PRICES; putting fine finished PHOTOGRAPHS in ihe reach of all.
CaU and examine NEW STYLES and PRICES, and you will be sure and have your picture taken
at this GALLERY.
Taking Children and Copying Pictures a Specialty.
One visit will satisfy any one that no better PICTURES can be had than at this GALLERY.
BPS- Remember the place is over Carter’s Drug Store. You are respectfully solicited to call.
oct26 tf
XANTHINI
Never fails to restore Gray Hair to Its original o
our in a few weeks. Pure, harmless, effective
Prepared by XANTHINE CO.. Richmond. ?
gold by Purcell, Ladd fz Co.,Richmond, Va., and
druggists and country merchants. Price $1 per
bottle.
This incomparable preparation for the IJairis
commended to the public on its own merits.
It prevents the Hair from falling off, producing
a rapid and healthy growth‘.eradicates scurf and
dandruff, and cures diseases of the scalp. Try it
and judge for yourself.
(From Rev. E. T. Baird, gec'y of Publication of
Presbyterian Church South.]
Richmond. July 27,1874.
The Xanthine is the only hair dressing I have
ever used which has removed the dandruff from
the scalp and made my hair soft and pliable. It
has also restored my hair to its natural color; and
by occasionally using it as a hair dressing, I have
no doubt it will preserve the color.
■ E. T. BAIRD.
[From Rev. Mr. Cameron, Minister of Presbyte
rian Church South.l
Mossy Creek. Tenn, Aug. 22, 1876.
Xanthine Cos., Richmond, Va.:
I have used the Xanthine now for three years,
and have induced others to buy it, and have nev
er known it to fail in accomplishing all you
claim for it. It is an excellent tonic, a pleasaut
dressing, removing and preventing dandruff and
all unpleasant itching, promoting and preserving
the natural growth and color of the hair, and ren
dering it glossy and pliable. I confidently,
cheerfully, knowingly recommend it.
WILLIAM CAMERON.
Sold by M. I>. HOOD CO M
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
july!Beod&w3m Columbus, Ga.
$60,000! $60,000!!
DRYGOODS! DRYGOODS!! DRYGOODS!!!
$60,000 WORTH
OF
Dry Goods, Notions, Hats, Boots and Shoes
AT COS T.
TTAVING DETERMINED TO RETIRE FROM THE DRY
aooDS BUSINESS, We offer our Entire Stock of DRY GOODS
&0., at COST and LESS THAN COST. Our Stock is one of the most Com
plete in tho City, and comprises a full line of all goods usually sold in a
First Class
Dry Goods Store.
The I‘UBLio are invited to examine our stock as we are determimed to sell,
and wo unsure them that the; cun buy of ua GOOD GOODS at I*rlce that will Guarantee Satia
fhctlon.
We are now recetrlug a Large Bupply of FRESH OOODB, which wo will alo sell AT COST. Ex
amine our atock before buying.
pm~ AS WE MEAN BUSINESS, CASH IS REQUIRED FOR ALL
GOODS SOLD.
JNO. McGOUGH & CO.
Dry Goods! Dry Goods!!
CHEAPER THAN EVER,
M. JOSEPH,
SUCCESSOII TO JOSEPH At BRO.,
HAS JUST RECEIVED:
500 PIECES BEST STANDARD PRINTS @0 1-2.
LARGE LOT OF CORSETS @soc. each.
SHEETINGS, SHIRTINGS, CHECKS, OSNABUROS and FACTORY JEANS
of all makes at FACTORY PRICES.
CARPETING from 20c. a’yard and upwards.
SHOES, HATS, SEA ISLAND; BLEACIIINGS, in large quantities at BOT
TOM PRICES.
TBUY AND SELL FOR CASH AND AM PREPARED TO
OFFER BARGAINS.
M. JOSEPH.
Bottom., Bottom.
I AM NOW RECEIVING
My Second Stock Purchased This Fall.
Remember that no House South Can Undersell Me,
A S MY FACILITIES FOR BUYING ENABLES ME TO ALWAYS
-X give customers the UOTTOII FIGURES.
I>o IVot lTn.il to seo Mo Before Buying',
JAMES A. LEWIS.
Wholesale House 152,and Retail House 154,
Broad Street:, ColiimTjus, Ga.
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GROCERIES-
CENTENNIAL STORES
"W. -A.. SWIFT,
PROPRIETOR.
These new stores are now open and filled with a
FULL AND COMPLETE STOCK OF
Groceries#Domestic Dry Goods,
Which will be sold at the Lowest Cash Rates.
J_£ACON, FLOOR, ud FINE LIQUORS A SPECIALTY. BAGGING for sle at 10c.; TIES at 6c.
Mn. TANARUS, J, HUNT (formerly of Harrla) and Mu. SOtJLE REDD, of Columhua, wUI give their ape
cial attention to this department.
THE NEW CENTENNIAL WAGON YARD,
JUST COMPLETED, la also connected with the establ'shment. No expense haa been spared
to make it attractive both in comfort and security for the traveling public. Mr. ELIJAH
MULLINS, of Harris, lias charge, and wiil do all in his power for the comfort of its patrons. I repect
fully ask from those visiting the city to a trial of the NEW WAGON YARD, and solicit tho patron
age ef the trading community to my stock of GROCERIES.
W. A. SWIFT, Proprietor.
Only Remedy for Hard Times.
CHANGE YOUR SURROUNDINGS.
ALL WANTING FRUIT FARMS, ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO THE GROWTH OF THE VINE
WHERE IT IS AN ESTABLISHED SUCCESS AND PAYS LARGE PROFIT. THE LAND IS
ALSO ADAPTED TO THE GROWTH OF PEACHES, PEARS. APPLES AND SMALL
FRUITS; ALSO, GRAIN, GRASB AND VEGETABLES.
Many hundreds of excellent VINEYARDS, OKOHARDS and FARMS can now
be seen.
The Locations only 34 miles south of Philadelphia, by railroad, in a mild, delightful climate, and
at the very donre of the New York and Philadelphia markets. Another railroad runs direct to
New York.
The place is already large, eucceeeful and prosperous. Churches, schools, and other privileges
are already established. Also, manufactories of Shoes, Clothing, Glass, Straw Goods, and other
thinge, at which different members of a family can procure employment.
It haß been a health resort for some years past for people suffering from pulmonary affections.
Asthma, Catarrh, Ague and debility; many thousands have entirely recovered.
Anew brbk Hotel lias just been completed, 100 feet front, with hack buildings, four stories high,
including French roof, and all modern improvements for the accommodation of visitors.
Price of Farm Lend $25.00 per Acre, payaole by installments, within the period of four years. In
this climate, planted out to vines, 20 acres of laud will count fully as much as 100 acres further
n °Persons unacquainted with fruit growing, can become familiar with it in a short time on account
°*F iv” Aur e\'One Aero, and Town Lots, in the towns of Landisville aud Vineland, also for sale.
While visiting the Centennial Exhibition, Vineland can bo visited at small expense.
A paper containing full information, will be sent upon application to
CHARLIE K. L VMUS, Vineland, IV. J., free of cost.
The following is an extract from a description, published iu the New York Tribune, by the wel
known agriculturist, Solon Robinson: , ..
All the iaritttfrs were of the ‘-well to do” sort, and some of them, who have turned their attention
to fruits ami market g irdeuiug, have grown rich. The soil is loam, varying irum s indy to clay y,
and surface gently undulating, with small streams aud occasional wet im adows. in
which deposits oi peat or muck are stored, sufficient to fertilize the whole upland surface, alter it
has been exhaus ed of its natural fertility.
It is certainly one of the most extensive fertile tracts, in an almost level position, and suitable
condition lor pleasant larming, that we know of this side of the Western prairies. We iotind some
of the oldest farms apparently just as profitably productive as when first.cleared of forest fifty or a
hundred years ago.
The geologist would soon discover the cause of this continued fertility. Thu whole eouutr.v is *
marine deposit, ami all through the soil We found evidences of caharr.ous substaners. general y ih
the form of indurated calcareous marl, showing many distinct terms of ancient shells, of the turne
ry formation; and this marly substance 1b scattered all through the soil, iu a very comminuted
form, and in the exact condition most easily assimilated by such plants as the larmer desnes to
cultivate.