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Presidential Election*.
Asa general rule, says the New
York Mail, the majorities in the elec
toral rote have been very decided.
To Washington there was no opposi
tion ; but John Adams got la by a
close squeeze. Mr. Adams had
seventy-one votes, and Jefferson
sixty-eight. One of Adams’ votes
was from Virginia and one from
North Carolina. Had these two been
given—as it was natural they should
have been —to Jefferson, the Cavalier,
instead of the Puritan, would have
been Washington’s successor, and
the old Dominion would have had
an unbroken succession of Presidents
for thirty-six years. One of the
Adams electors in Maryland was
chosen by only four majority. In
1800 Jefferson defeated Adams by
only eight majority, the Electoral
vote being—Jefferson 73, Adams 65.
In 1812 a change of 20 votes in the
colleges would nave prevented the re
election of President Madison, who
received 128 electoral votes, while
DeWitt Clinton got 98. In 1836 Mr.
Van Buren would have failed of an
election had there been a change
in 23 Electoral votes, as he
had but 22 over thejnumber necessa
ry to a choice—and Pennsylvania,
having thirty such votes, gave him
but a small popular majority. A
change of 3,000 in that State’s popu
lar vote would have defeated him in
the colleges, by sending thirty Whig
Electors to the Pennsylvania college.
As it was, Col. Johnson, the Demo
cratic candidate for the Vice-Presi
dency, was defeaed in the colleges,
because Virginia would not support
him, her twenty-three votes being
given for William Smith, of Ala
bama. Colonel Johnson was chosen
by the Senate, the only instance of
the kind known in our history. Great
as was the popular majority and the
Electoral majority given for General
Harrison in 1840-’4l, he would have
been defeated in the colleges had it
been possible to change some eight
or nine thousand votes in the four
States of New York, Pennsylvania,
Maine and New Jersey. Those States
cast 88 Electoral votes, which, added
to the sixty votes that Mr. Van Bu
ren received, would have given him
just the number necessary to a
choioe; and vet there would have
been a popular majority of more
than 100,000 against him. The four
States named gave a popular vote of
almost 900,000, though their united
majorities for Gen. Harrison did
not much exceed 16,000 New
York giving him rather more
than 13,000, New Jersey about
2,300 Maine 410 and Pennsylvania 343.
In 1844 Mr. Polk was chosen through
the aid of the New York electors,
who were 36in number; and as Mr.
Polk had 170 votes, and the number
necessary to a choice was 138—the
whole number of electors being 275
he would have had 134 votes had
New York decided against him. Mr.
Clay had 105 votes, and bad he re
ceived New York’s vote he would
have been chosen by 141 votes,or by a
majorityof only five votes. The vote
of New York was lost to Clay by the
running of James Birncy as an Abol
itionist candidate. The vote of
the State was: Clay, 282,482; Birney,
15,812; Clay and Birney, 248,294; Polk
237,528. So Polk got the electoral
vote, though not a majority of the
popular voie. The voters of Birney
were nearly all Whigs. In 1858 nine
teen electoral votes would have given
the Presidency to Gen. Cass, as Gen.
Taylor s vote was 163, and that of
Gen. Cass 127, and some of the Taylor
votes were got by small majorities.
All know that Mr. Lincoln did not
get a majority of the votes of the
people In 1870, though his electoral
majority was very decided, being 180
to 123 for Breokinridge, Bell and
Douglas. The 180 electors for Lin
coln represented 1,866,452 voters,
while the 122 for the other candidates
represented 2,813,741 voters, not count
ing South Carolina, where the Leais
lature chose the electors.
Mountain of Salt.—A mass of nine
ty million tons of pure, solid, com
pact rock salt, located on an islaud
one hundred and eighty-five feet
high, which rises from a miserable
sea marsh on the route from Brash
ear to New Iberia, up the river
Teche, Louisiana, is one of the won
ders of the world. How this island,
containing over 300 acres of excellent
land, ever came into existence in
sueh a locality, is a matter of con
jecture, Vegetation is prolific, and
the scenery is beautiful and varied.
Here is an immense bed of pure rock
salt, whose extent Is as yet only esti
mated, and scientific men are puz
zled. |
The King of Siam recently opened
anew mint at Bangkok with a singu
lar cere’mony. At sp.m. he repaired
to the upper hall and lighted sacred
tapers, and then the priests worship
ped for two hours. The next morn
ing he re-lighted the tapers and a
high priest recited the five com
mands. These are: Do not kill, do
not steal, do not commit adultery, do
not speak falsehood, do not drink
strong drink. The King sprinkled
with sacred water the new mint ma
chinery, and with his finger rubbed
flour from a consecrated cake on por
tions of the machinery.
Chattahoochee Sheriff Sale.
\TTWL BE SOLD BEFORE THE COURT HOUBE
W door in Cnsaeta, on the first Tuesday in De
cember next, within the legal hoars of sale, the
following lets of land, to-wit: Lot No. 159, No.
181, No. 160, and No. 194, in 10th District of orig
inally Muscogee, new Chattahooche county, lev
ied on as the property of James M. Lowe, to
satisfy a ft. fa. in my hands,issued from Superior
Court of county at April term, 1875, in
favor of E. H. Worrili and 0. Calhoun; property
pointed out by one of the plaintiffs, C. Calhoun.
Notified F. A£. Coker, claimant in possession.
This November Sd, 1876.
JOHN M. SAPP,
novs tds Sheriff.
EVERYBODY SUITEO.
We are tbis Season In Receipt of a Large
Supply of all Sizes if Our
Celebrated
For Doth Wood and Coal
Beside, a full wuortaest ol other Popular
COOKING AND HEATING STOVES
GRATES, Ac.,
And feel justified in uytng that we are SURE
we can suit any and all desses o t purchasers, both
In quality and prl.
Of outer Geode in ear line, we bare a large end
complete assortment, such aa
TIN AND SHEET-IRON WARE
or suit Discaimox,
HARDWARE, TABLE AND POCKET CUTLEBT,
CROCKERY. GLASSWARE. COAL
HODS, SHOVELS, fcC.
All of these articles we OAK and WILL sell a
TER? BOTTOM PRICES.
tan 1 dU W. H. ROPABTB k CO.
LAWYERS.
W. Is- LATHAM,
Attorney at Law, Hamilton, Ga.
WII.L practice in the count!®. of the OhetU
hoocheo Circuit. f*>3 ly
REESE CRAWFORD. 4. M.McNKILL,
Crawford & McNeill,
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law,
118 Brood it., Columbus, Cos.
Janl tf
GRIGSBY E. THOMAS,
Attorney at Law
Columbus, bin.
Office over 0. E. Hochstrasser’s.
jenia tt
SAM'L B. HATCHES. B. H. QOXTCHIUS.
HATCHER & GOETCHIUS
Attorneys And C'onnaellora at Law.
Practice in State and Federal Courts.
Orwzoß—67 Broad atxeet, orcr Wittich k Kin
el*a Jewelry Store. [aepl ly
PEVItODI & BHAXXOX,
Attorneys at Law,
Have moved their Office to corner ot Broad and
Randolph streets, over Store of R. S. Crane.
Octl-dlm
Thomas J. Chappell,
Attorney at Law,
OFFICE OVER 119 BROAD STREET,
Columbus, Ga.
march! tf
HINES DOZIER,
Attorney at Law,
Hamilton, Ga.
WILL practice in the Chattahoochee Cir
** or anyxvhere else.
Mr. O. ▲. 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
CAREY J. THORNTON Wm. F. WILLIAMS.
Thornton & Williams,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
AND
BEAL ESTATE AGENTS.
OFFICE UP STAIRS OVER THE STORE OF
C. E. HOCUSTRASBEU. Broad street.
Will practice ki 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 Rents. novl4 tf
LIONEL C. LEVY, Jr.,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
Commissioner of Deeds N. Y. and other States.
Office over Georgia I’ome Bank.
ESTATES.— Bpecial attention to keeping accu
rate accounts, vouchers, Ac,, and making an
nual returns for Guardians, Administrators
and Executors. sep29-ly
R. JT. MOSES,
Attorney at Law.
OFFICE over Georgia Home Insurance Com
pany.
Office hours from Ist October to Ist June, 10 to
4 p.m. sep!9 ly
Joseph F. Pou,
Attorney A Counsellor at low.
OFFICE west side Broad street over store of
W. H. Robarfce k Cos. Practices in State and
Federal Courts. Advice and service* tendered to
Administrators, Executors, Guardians, Ac. Spe
cialty made of Conveyancing, Examining Titles,
he., in Georgia, or anywhere in the United
States. Aix busipromptly attended to.
feb7 dtf
THORNTON & GRIMES,
Attorney! at tow.
OFFICE oyer Abell A Co.’a, corner of Broad
and St. Clair street*, alumbus, Ga.
JnlA ly
O. OALHOTUNT,
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 the Geneaal Collecting
Agencies of New York snd H&vanuah. Therefore
his facilities for pursuing that branch of the pro
ession is unsurpassed by any lawyer in the
State. octal tf
J. D. Rambo. W. W Macuall.
RAMBO & MACKALL,
Attorneys at tow,
Office in Burrus* Building, Columbus, Ga.
n>hl eodfcwly
THE TIMES
JOB OFFICE,
Columbus, Ca.
Is prepared to execute in the
best manner and at short
notice, JOB PBICTI\G
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,
BILLS LADING BOOKS,
R. R. RECEIPT BOOKS,
Ac., Ac., Ac.
INSURANCE.
INHUBE YOUR PROPERTY WITH
THE GEORGIA HOME
INSURANCE COMPANY,
Oolumtons. O-a.
A HOME COMPANY, seeking the patronage of HOME PEOPLE!
FAVORABLE 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.
Olfioc inthc GEORGIA HOME BUILDING. .
flecH
INSURE YOUR
aIN 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. 1
LOSSES ADJUSTED AND PAID AT MY OFFICE.
Apply for Insurance or Information to me Direct, or
through any of the Factors and Commission Merchants oi
the City.
D. F- WILLCOX,
General Insurance Agent.
julykk tldfcw
JOHN BLACKMAIL
Non-Board Fire Insurance Agency,
NEXT TO TELEGRAPH OFFICE.
AMERICAN, PHILA.
Incorporated I— IMIO.
CAPITAL AID 51,**0,544
FRANKLIN, ST. LOUIS.
CAPITAL AMU KVIPUIII, ...... #*03,543
PETERSBURG SAVINGS, VA.
*10,009 Depotited with Comptroller of Georgle e Security to Pollcy.Holdere. Incorporated 1800.
CAPITA!. AND OIIEFLUa, - .... 8*58,534
AMAZON, CINCINNATI.
CAPITAL AND SUBPI.Ua, - - .... #1,100,374
Fanners and Drovers, Louisville, Ky<
CASH CAPITAL B*oo,ooo
Citizens, Newark, N. J.
Incorporated ISOV, CAPITAL,-d SUHPIAS, - - - 8*84,0*6
tWßiska eolicited on GIN HOUSES, COTTON in store, DWELLINGS, FURNITURE and MEB
CHANDISE
As I have done much to lower the Rates of Insurance here, the Public OWE IT TO THEMSELVES
TO SUSTAIN ME.
CLOTHING.
EXCELSIOR 11
CLOTHING,
AHTD
Zla.t Store
Thornton & Acee,
NO. 83 Ac 85 BRONZE FRONT,
Rooney Building, Broad St., Columbus, Ga.
DEALERS IN
Mon’s Olotliirx*,
Boys’ Olotmng;,
omidLron’s ClotHins.
Men’s Hats, Boys’ lints, Cliildren’s lints.
MEN’S AND BOYS' FURNISHING GOODS, TRUNKS, VALISES, UMBRELLAS and WALKING
CANES, g#* We arc constantly receiving new goods of all kinds, and will sell as low as any
MarketintheState^
M. D. HOOD & CO.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
DRUGGISTS,
93 Broad St., Columbus, Ga., /-Npm. _
f : HAVE IK STORK A LARGE AND CAREFULLY
Fresh Drugs, Medicines, and Pure Chemicals,
with which they are prepared to eupply their former patrons, and the public
AT WHOLESALE OR RETAIL,
at prices that cannot fall to lnaur* aatUfactlon.
Let no one wanting any article in our line buy elsewhere before seeing our goods
and knowing our prices. All articles sold are guaranteed PURE.
PAINTS! PAINTS!!
6We 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.
— o—
Window Glass and Putty at lowest prices.
Parties at a distance will be furnished SASH when desired.
0
Home Made Fertilizers!
Early in the Season we will have on hand large supplies of CHEMICAIS
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 six years justifies us in saying we are prepared to give valuable
information with regard to the Composting for the various crops grow n 1
thiscountry M. D. HOOD & €O.
* dfr'jSjSßl ' 1 STShwvUlJ 1 “ r
COLUMBUS, GA.,
IS WELL SUPPLIED WITH MATERIAL, AND
Experienced Workmen employed In each De
partment.
Orders for work of any description filled with
dispatch, and at moat reaaonable rates.
Georgia and Alabama Legal Blanks
Of evory description on hand, or a ted to or
der at short notice.
Receipt Books
FOR RAILROADS AND STEAMBOATS
Always In stock: slao printed to order when de
sired.
WRAPPING PAPER AND BAGS.
A large quantity of various sizes and weights
Manilla Wrapping Paper and Bags, suitable for
Merchants, now in stock, which I am selling low
in any quantity desired, either printed or plain
JKP Prices and Specimens of Work furnishe
on application.
THO§. GILBERT,
Randolph Street, Columbus, C*.
Janl tf
T. S. SPEAR,
No. IQf Broad St., Columbus, Ga.
Watches, Jewelry and Olocks Repaired promptly
All orders will recoive prompt attention.
Remington Sewlwg Machine Depot.
H. I. KIMBALL HOUSE,
ATLANTA, GA.
ON and after the 15th 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 runs at all
hourß. GEORGE M'GINLEY,
Jel3 4m Proprietor.
niTPIITO obtained in the United
r A I r Is I \ States,Canada, and Europe.
I ft I Lit I U terms as low as those of any
other reliable house. Correspondence invited
in the English and foreign languages, with inven
tors, Attorneys at Law, aud other Solicitors, es
pecially with those who have had their cases re
jected in the hands of other attorneys. In re
jected cases our fees are reasouable, and no
charge is made unles we are successful.
INV FAITH IK "nTu TVzstrz
111 V Lll I UIIUI sketch and a full de
scription of your invention. We will make an
examination at the Patent Office, and if we think
it patentable, will send you papers and advice,
aud prosecute your case. Our lee will be in or
dinary cases, $25.
1 nifinr Oral or written In all matters
ADVICE rat free
routions, I IILL
References Hon. M. D. Leggett, Kx-Commis
sioner of Patents, Cleveland, Ohio;G. H. Kelley,
esq., Sec'y National Grange, Louisville, Ky.;
Commodore Dan’l Ammen, U. S. N., Washington,
D.O.
4®-Bend Stamp for our “Guide for obtaining
Patents,” a book of 50 pages.
Address:—l,olJ IS BAGGER & CO., Solici
tors ofPatonts.
nov2s tf Washington, D. 0.
Great Reduction in Fine Photographs
AT
O. T. WILLIAMS’ GALLERY
fOVER CARTER’S DRUG STORE. J
4 LL STYLES AND SIZES FINE PHOTOGRAPHS REDUCED CONSIDERABLE FROM FORMER
PRICES; putting fine finished PHOTOGRAPHS in tbe reach of all.
Call and examine NEW STYLES and PRICES, and you will be sure and bare yonr picture taken
at tbis 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.
gy Remember the place is over Carter’s Drug Store. You are respectfuUy solicited to call.
oct‘26 tf
XANTHINE
Never fails to restore Gray Hair to it* original o
our in a few week*. Pure, harmless, effective
Prepared bv XANTHINE CO.. Richmond. V
Sold by Purcell, Ladd k Co.,Richmond, Va., aad
druggists and country merchants. Price $1 per
bottle.
This Incomparable preparation for the Hair is
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, Sec’y of Publication ef
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
Mobhy Crekk. Tknn, Aug. 22, 1876.
Xanthxnk 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 pleasant
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.
Bold by M. D. HOOD & CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Drnggista,
July 18 eod*wßm Columbus, G
$60,000! $60,000!!
DRYGOODS! DRY GOODS!! DRYGOODS!!!
$60,000 WORTH
OF
Dry Goods, Notions, Hats, Boots and Shoes
A T COST.
0
Having determined to retire from the dry
dOODS BUSINESS, We offer our Entire Stock of DRY GOODS
&c., at COST and LESS THAN COST. Our Stock is one of the most Com
plete in the City, and comprises a full line of all goods usually sold in a
First Clafs
Dry Goods Store.
The public are invited to examine our stock as we are determimed to bell,
Md we aiaur. them that they can buy of ue GOOD GOODS at Prloea that will Ouaramtee Batla
flection.
We are new receiving a Largo Supply of FRESH GOODS, which we will alao aeU AT COST. Ex
amine onr stock before buying.
pO- AS WE MEAN BUSINESS, CASH IS REQUIRED FOR ALL
GOODS SOLD.
JNO. McGOUGH & CO.
OctS-d&wlm „
Bottom, Bottom.
I AM NOW RECEIVING
My Second Stock Purchased This Fall,
Remember that no House South Can Undersell Me,
AS MY FACILITIES FOR BUYING ENABLES ME TO ALWAYS
give customers the BOTTOM FIGURES.
pB~ I>o Not Fail to see Mo Before Buying,
JAMES A. LEWIS.
Wholesale Xlouse 152,and Ho tail House 154,,
Broad Street, Columbus, Ga.
Dry Goods! Dry Goods!!
CHEAPER THAN EVER,
M. JOSEPH,
SUCCESSOR TO JOSEPH Ac BKO.,
HAS JUST RE EIVED:
500 PIECES BEST STANDARD PRINTS @G 1-2.
LARGE LOT OF CORSETS @soc. each.
SHEETINGS, SHIRTINGS, CHECKS, OSNABURGS 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.
pa- I BUY AND SELL FOR CASH AND AM PREPARED TO
OFFER BARGAINS.
M. JOSEPH.
GROCERIES.
CENTENNIAL STORES
W. _A.. S WIFT,
PROPRIETOR.
These new stores are now open and filled with a
FULL AND COMPLETE STOCK OF
Domestic Dry Goods,
Which will he sold at the Lowest Cash Rates.
gACON, FLOUR, and FINE LIQUORS A SPECIALTY. BAGGING for sale at 10c.; TIES at sc.
Mb. T. J. HUNT (formerly of Harris) and Me. SOULE REDD, of Columbus, will glr* their sp*-
cial attention to this department.
THE NEW CENTENNIAL WAGON YARD,
JUBT COMPLETED, it also connected with the establishment. No expense hae been spared
to make it attractive both in comfort and eecurity for the traveling public. Mr. ELIJAH
MULLINS, of Harrie, has charge, and will do all In his power for the comfort of its patrons. I repect
fully ssk from those visiting tbe city to a trial of the NEW WAGON YARD, and solicit the 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 18 AN ESTABLISHED SUCCESS AND PAYS LARGE PROFIT. THE LAND IS
ALSO ADAPTED TO THE GROWTH OF PEACHES, PEARS, APPLES AND SMALL
FRUITB; ALSO, GRAIN, GRASS AND VEGETABLES.
Many hundreds of excellent VINEYARDS, ORCHARDS and FARMS o&n now
be seen.
The Location is only 34 miles south of Philadelphia, by railroad, in a mild, delightful climate, and
at the very doora of the New York and Philadelphia markets. Another railroad runs direct ♦♦
New York.
The place is already largo, successful and prosperous. Churches, schools, and other privileges
are already established. Also, manufactories of Shoes, Clothing, Glass, Straw Goods, and sthcr
things, at which different members ofa family can procure employment.
It has been a health resort for some years past for poople suffering from pulmonary affections.
Asthma, Catarrh, Ague and debility; many thousands have entirely recovered.
Anew brick Hotel has just been completed, 100 feet front, with back buildings, four stories high,
including French roof, and ail modern improvements for the accommodation of visitors.
Price of Farm Land $25.00 per Acre, payable by installments, within the period of four years. In
this climate, planted out to vines, 20 acres of land will count folly aa much as 100 acres farther
north.
Persons unacquainted with fruit growing, can become familiar with it in a short time en account
of surroundings.
Five Acre, One Acre, and Town Lots, in the towns of Landisrille aud Vineland, also for sale.
While visiting the Centennial Exhibition, Vineland can be visited at small expense.
A paper containing full Information, will be sent upon application to
CHARLES K. LAMMS, Vineland, IV. J., free of cost.
The following i, an extract ffom * description, published in the New York Tribune, by the wal
known agriculturist, Solon Robinson:
All the farmers were of the “well to do” sort, and some of them, who have turned their attention
to fruits and market gardening, have grown rich. The soil is loam, varying from sandy to clayey,
and surface gently undulating, intersected with small streams and occasional wet meadows, in
which deposits of peat or muck are stored, sufficient to fertilize the whole upland surface, after 1$
has been exhausted of its natural fertility.
It is certainly one of the moat extensive fertile tracts, in an almost level position, and suitable
condition for pleasant farming, that we know of this aide of the Western prairies. We found some
of the oldest farms apparently just as profitably productive a* when first cleared of forest fifty or a
hundred years ago.
The geologist would soon discover the cause of this continued fertility. The whole country is a
marine deposit, and all through the soil we found evidences of calcareous substances, generally in
the form of indurated calcareous marl showing many distinct forms of ancient abulia, of the tertia
ry formation; and this marly substance is scattered all through the sot], in a very comminuted
iorm. and in the exact condition moat easily assimilated by such plants aa the farmer desires to
ultirata.