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THE FULL VOTES OF THE GEORGIA HEP
KESENTATIVES.
The Secretary of State Is about cer
tifying the votes of the recent elec
tion to the Governor. The votes for
Congressmen are as follows :
First District-Julian Hartridge,
Dern., 11,456; John E. Bryant, Rail.,
5,8212; scattering 2. Hartridge’s ma
jority 5,643.
Second District--Win. E. Smith,
Deni., 13,627; R. 11. Whitley, Rad.,
8.015; scattering :. • Smith’s major
ity 5,612.
Third District—Phil Cook, Dem.,
10,684; W. P. Pierce, Rad., 4,280.
Cook’s majority, 6,404.
Fourth District—H. R. Harris,
Dem., 13,797; H. W. Hilliard, Ind.,
6,785; scattering 11. Harris’ majori
ty,B.ol2.
Fifth Distriot—|M. A. CAndler,
Dem., 18,083; Wm. Markham. Rad.,
8,720; D. H. Johnson, Ind., 122.
CaDdler’s majority, 9,363.
Sixth District—J. H. Blount, Dem
ocrat, 12,9%; S. F. Gove, Rad., 4,578;
scattering, 45. Blount’s majority,
8,418.
Seventh District—W. H. Dabney,
Dem., 10,807; W. H. Felton, Ind., 18,-
269; Sam Sheats, Ind. Rad., 187.
Felton’s majority, 2,462.
Eighth District—Alex. H. Stephens,
Dem., 14,471; R. Tennille, Rad.. 1,273;
scattering, 13. Stephens’ majority,
13 193.
Ninth District—Benjamin H. Hill,
Dem., 14,790; scattering, 99. Hill’s
majority, 14,691.
These results will be proclaimed on
the 27th and certificates issued to the
gentlemen who have majorities.
[Atlanta Telegi-av\.
HEWITT TO HAMPTON.
A NOBLE AND PATRIOTIC LETTER.
New York, November 24 —Hon.
Abraham S. Hewitt has written the
following letter to General Wade
Hampton:
National Democratic Committee, I
New York, November 24, 1876. )
My Dear Sir: Your admirable ad
dress to the people of South Carolina
is the subject of universal commen
dation here. In fact, the prudence,
the forbearance and the self-controi
of your people under the most exas
perating provocations is beyond all
praise. I can only trust that in the
exciting situation in which you will
find yourself next week, no outbreak
will occur.
It is almost too much to expect
that there will be no indiscreet men
in South Carolina who may provoke
the collision; but nevertheless the
providence of God has so far guided
you and your people in all your diffi
culties that your friends rest in calm
confidence upon the wisdom and
good fortune which have so far at
tended your actions. 4
You may rest assured that your
Northern brethren have consecrated
themselves to the work of your de
liverance, and will never ceuse their
efforts until you are restored to that
freedom wherewith you were made
free by the labors and sacrifices and
wisdom of our forefathers and your
forefathers. God give you and your
people all the wisdom and all the pa
tience needed in this hour of trial
and in this crisis of the destiny of our
common country.
We have full faith in the justice of
the people of the United States, and
we do not entertain a doubt of the
final verdict which they will pass
upon the occurrences of the last two
weeks. This verdict will surely vin
dicate their majesty and re-establish
free government, upon a lasting basis.
I have the honor to be, very re
spectfully, your obedient servant,
Aaram S. Hewitt,
Ch’rm’n National Dem. Com.
Gen. Wade Hampton, Columbia, S. C.
What Doe* It Hern ?
THE PENNSYLVANIA MILITIA ORDERED TO
HOLD THEMSELVES IN READINESS TO
MARCH.
From the Harrlatmrg Ft<iot, Not. M.)
We were surprised the other day at see
ing in this city the warlike countenance
of General William Russell, who has been
assisting in the (fcosecution of the Repub
lican campaign againgt the Democrats,
with headquarters in Philadelphia. We
now learn that General Russell has been
called to his post in this city to promptly
call to arms the militia of the Common
wealth, for the purpose, no doubt, of pre
venting the inauguration of Tildcn.
The effect of his organizing powers is al
ready seen in the active movements in
progress at the Adjutant-General’s De
partment and in other portions of the
State. At Hollidaysburg the following
orders have been issued :
Headquarters Fifth Rkoiment, 1
National Guard of Pennsylvania, V
iiOLUDAYSBtmO, Nsy. 14,1876. )
Special Order Nov. 9.—1. Comman
ders will at once place tlieir respective
commands in such condition that they
will be ready to march at Bhort notice
should orders be received to that effect.
11, Company drill will beheld at least
three evening each week until further no
tice.
111. Commands not already supplied
with cartridges will send in their re
quisitions immediately.
By order of James F. M ill i ken.
Colonel commanding Fifth Regiment.
C. 8. Marks, Lieutenant and Adjutant
How doits Are Utilized.
It Is a fact not generally known that
there Is a firm doing business in San Fran
cisco who purchase the thousands of dogs
slaughtered by the pound-master of that
city, or that have been otherwise killed,
for which they pay forty eents each. The
caroasses are conveyed to their manufac
tory in South San Francisco, where the
skins are removed and the hides sold to
tanners, the hair la taken off and sold to
plasterers, the hide is tanned, made Into
gloves and sold in the market. The de
nuded carcass Is then put into a huge cal
dron and boiled until the bones are easily
separated from the flesh, when they are
removed and sold to the sugar refineries,
where they are ground into a fine powder
and used to clarify 6ugar. The oil that
rises to the surface of the boiling mass Is
skimmed off and manufactured Into cod
liver oil, and the remainder Is used for the
purpose of fattening hogs.—Oakland (Cal.)
Neva.
“THE OLD RELIABLE”
We make our annual bow to the public,
and beg to announce that we are again
prepared to offer the best
WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS,
at whosale and retail at the lowest cash
prioe.
In addition to LIQUORS, we have
SMOKEB’S MATERIALS OF EVERY DESCRIP
TION,
and at prices to suit the times.
BESTATTBANT.
The Restaurant Department of our
house will be kept to the usual standard,
and with that our friends have heretofore
been satisfied.
n- Birds, Fish, Oysters, and all game
of the season kept on hand.
Chas. Hetman A Cos.
8 tf
COLUMBUS
DAILY TIMES
JOB
OFF I C E,
Columbus, Go.
Bring Supplied vith tlic* La
test
STYLES TYPE,
%
l'rrsws, Ac.,
Ik Prepared to till Orders
tor
Job Printing
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,
With Neatness and Dispatch,
including i
BILL HEADS,
LETTER HEADS,
NOTE HEADS,
MONTHLY STATEMENTS
BUSINESS CARD 8J
VISITING CARDS,
POSTAL CARDS,
SHIPPING TAGS,
ENVELOPES,
CIRCULARS,
PARTY INVITATIONS,
WEDDING INVITATIONS,
BIILS LADING BOOKB,
R. R. RECEIPT BOOKS,
&c., &c., &c.
from a distance solicited and
filled promptly, at short notiee. Samples
i and prices sent on application.
PHOTOGRAPHERS. r
Groat Reduction in Fine Photographs
AT
G. T. WILLIA3IN’ G ALLERY
(OVER CARTER’S DRUG STORE, j
ALL STYLES AND SIZES FINK PHOTOGRAPHS REDUCED CONSIDERABLE FROM FORMER
PRICES-, putting lino flulghod PHOTOGRAPHS In tle reach of All.
Cull ami Mamina NEW STYLES and PRICES, aud you will bo mi re and Uava yonr plcturo taknn
at thin GALLERY.
Taking Children and Copying Pictures a Specialty.
One viiit will aatiafy any one that no bettor PICTURES can be had than at this GALLERY.
Remember the place la dvor Carter’ll Drug Store. You aro respectfully solicited to call.
OCt'Jfl tf
PHOTOGRAPHS $2.50 PER DOZEN,
at tlao Plionlx a-allory,
(over WITTICH & KINSEL’H Jewelry^tore)
I>IOTURES of every Bize taken in the fiueat and latent styles, as goad as any taken, aud Hatisfac*
tion given at half the price charged at any place in Columbus.
LARGE PICTURES for framing from SI.OO each up to $lO. Life sire 22x27 only $lO.
All kinds of copying done in the latest improved manner. Pictures taken regardless of cloudy
weather. Porreotypea 4. 9 and 18 for cue dollar.
Please call aud examine specimens at the Pliotiix, over tho Jewelry atore, corner Broad and Ran
dolph* treeta, and be satisfied that the best of Photographs are taken at the lowest prices.
INSURANCE.
John Blackmar,
Non-Board Fire Insurance Agency,
NEXT TO TELEGRAPH OFFICE.
AMERICAN, A •
Incorporated In IHIO.
CAPITAL AN D SI IIPUS. .... - *11,0.544
FRANKLIN. ST. I.OFIK
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, ...... W 535.548
PETERSBURG HAVINGS, VA.
110.900 Deposited with Comptroller of Georgia as Security to Policy Holder*. Incorporated lt>Co.
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, ...... *S*,S!IA
M.VZON, CINCINNATI.
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, ...... SI,4J,aS4
Farmers and Drovers. Louisville IVys
CASH CAPITAL, ...... • irSOO,MM>
(Ttlzens, Newark, IV. J
Incorporated IMT, CAPITAL unil SURPI.I S, - - - Sltl.OM
jar Risks solicited on GIN HOUSES, COTTON In store, DWELLINGS, FURNITURE and MER
CHANDISE.
As I have done tnnch to lower the Rates of Insurance here, the Public OWE IT TO TUEMSELV ES
T SUSTAIN ME.
INSURE YOUR
GrlU HOUSES
AND CONTENTS.
All my old Customers of Years Past
aud 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, oi
through any of the Factors and [Commission Merchants oi
the City.
D. F- WIIXCOX,
General Insurance Agent.
July2o tfd&w
INHURE YOUR PROPERTY WITH
THE GEORGIA HOME
INSURANCE COMPANY.
Oolum'bxis, Grt.
o
A HOME COMPANY, seeking the patronage of HOME PEOPLE!
FAVORA3LE RATES MARE 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 inthe GEORGIA HOME BUILDING. , „„
decH
M. D. HOOD & CO.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
DRUGGISTS,
9® Broad St., Columbus, On., /jfanfc
j 1 HATE IN STORK A LARGE AND CAREFULLY '
Fresh Drugs, Medicines, and Pure Chemicals,
with which they ore prepared to supply their former patrons, and the publio
AT WHOLESALE OR RETAIL,
at prices that cannot fail to Insure satisfaction.
Let no one wanting any article in our line buy elsewhere before seeing eur goods
and knowing our prices. All articles sold are guaranteed PURE,
PAINTS ! PAINTS !!
We have full stocks of
White Lead, Varnishes, Linseed Oils,
Spirits Turpentine,
And all the Colored IPaints, 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.
Home ?Made Fertilizers!
Early in the Season we will have on hand 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 six years justifies us in saying we are prepared to give valuable
information with regard to the Composting for the various crops grow n i
thlßCoantry M. D. HOOD & €O.
VICTORY! VICTORY! !
THE “SINGER” ALWAYS AHEAD!
T>EAD THE SPECIAL DI’SEAIXTH FROM
JLY THE Centennial Exhibition lo tho New
Yrk Sun:
Piiilapkj,?aja. September 27, 1870.
"The very highest honors which cotild bo con
ferred on any exhibitor—TWO Ml.DaLs OF
HONOR and TWO DIPLOMAS OF MERlT—
have been awarded tiro Singer Manufacturing
Company for Sewing Machine*."
2,000.000 IN USE
Sales in Excess of all Others!
The Singer Manufacturing Company,
90 Broad Street,
COlitTMßtia GA.
WANTED.
G< OOD SALESMAN TO BELL THE NEW
r Light Running RINGER SEWING MA
CHINES in the Conn ties connected with the Co
iumbuM Offtco. Apply to the Singer Manufactur
ing Company, CUAB. R. HOLT,
OosT-4kn Agent
/ .■" < \
~?m t.ghbert;
Steam Power Printer, m
" COLUMBUS-. <. \..
IS WELL SUPPLIED WITH MATERIAL, AND
Experienced Workmen employed in each De
partment.
Orders for work of any description filled with
dispatch, and at most reasonable rates.
Georgia and Alabama Legal Blanks
Of every description on band, or ntsd to or
der at short notice.
Receipt Books
FOR RAILROADS AND STEAMBOATS
Always in stock: ah.o printed to order when de
sired.
WRAPPING PAPER AND RAG*.
A large quantity of various sizes and weights
Manilla Wrapping Papor and Bags, suitable for
Merchants, now in stock, which I am selling low
in any quantity desired, oither printed or plain
Vir Prices and Specimens of Work furnishe
on application.
THO*. GILBERT,
Slaiulolpli Street, Columbus, Ga.
Janl tf __
T. S. SPEAR,
No. 101 Broad St„ Columbus, 6a.
Watches, Jewelry and Clocks Repaired promptly
all order* will receive prompt attention.
Remington Sewing Machine Depot.
A TrilTO obtain ®3 in the Wnited
PA ! r fy I \ States, Canada, and Europe.
I H I L.SI | U tonne aa low a* those of any
other reliable house. Correspondence invited
in the English and foreign languages,with inven
tors, Attorneys at Law, and other Solicitors, es
pecially with tho#e who have had their cases re
jected in the hands of other attorneys. In re
jected cases our fees are reasonable, and no
charge is made unles we aro successful.
INVFNTfiIK
111 I Lll I UIIOI sketch and a full da-
Hcription of your invention. We will make an
(examination at the Patent Office, and if we th‘n*
it patentable, will send you papers and advice,
and prosecute yonr case. Our lee will be in or*
dinary cases, $26.
a numr Oral or written in all matters
ADVICE ffiTw s ss& frff
veutious, I I ILL*
References:—Hon. M. D. Leggett, Kx-Commis*
sioner of Patents, Cleveland, Ohio;0. H. Kelley,
esq., Bec'y National Grange, Louisville, Ky.;
Commodore Dan’l Ammen, U. 8. N., Washington,
I). C.
Stamp for our “Guide for obtaining
Patents," a book or 50 pages.
Address:—ljOlTf** lUGIHIK & CO., Solici
tors of Patents.
nov2s tf * Washington, D. 0.
XANTHINE
Never fails to restore Gray Hair to its original o
our in a few weeks. Pure, harmless, effective
Prepared by XANTHINE CO., Richmond. V
Sold by Purcell, Ladd & Cos., Richmond, Ya., and
druggists and country merchaute. Price $1 per
bottle.
This incomparable preparation for' tho Hair is
commended to the/public, on its own merits.
It prevents the Hair from falling off, producing
a rapid and healthy growth veradicdfes sciirf and
dandruff, and cures diseases of the scalp. Try it
and Judge for yourself.
[From Rev. E. T. Baird, Bec’y of Publication of
Presbyterian Church South.]
Richmond, July 27,1874.
The Xanthine is the only hair drcsHing I have
over used which lias removed the dandruff from
the scalp and made my hair soft and pliable. It
lias also restored my hair to its natural color; and
by occasionally nsing it as a hair dressing, I have
no doubt it will preserve the eolor.
E. T. BAIBD.
[From Rev. Mr. Cameron, Minister of Presbyte
rian Church South.]
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 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.
Sold by M. D. HOOD fc CO,,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
lulyXS eodAwSm Columbus, O _
•WJVT. MEYER,
RANDOLPH STREET.
Boot anel Bhoc Maker.
ORDERS FILLED PROMPTLY. FULL STOCK
of Men's and Boy'a work constantly on
hand, which I will sell at very reasonable prices.
Also; Leather and findings, at the lowest price.
nov!2 3m
GROCERIES.
NEW GROCERY STORE,
NO. 124 BHOAU STR.MEJT.
—q ' —i- ■■ .1—
MY STOCK OF
STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES
JS NOW FULL AND COMPLETE IN EVERY P.4UTIOUI.AR, AND EMBRACES IN PART:
J4VOON AND BULK HIDES, HAMS. BHOCI.DERS and LAUD. FLOUR of EVKBY GRADE on a
PRICE. OA TMEAL, SALT. BAGGING, TIES ami TWINE. CHEESE. MACKEREL, SYRUP.
WINES nail LIQUOR of EVERY SORT ami PRICE. TOBACCO. Every Grade. BUUAB, COFFEE
and TEAS to SUIT ANY TASTE. HOAP, STARCH, BLUEING, SODA, BAKING POWDERS and
SEA EOAM. BLACKING, MATCHES, SHOT, POWDER and CAPS. COX'S GELATINE. ITA T
IAN MACARONI, PICKLES of EVERY KIND. LEA & PERRINS' WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
PEPPER SAUCE and FRENCH MUSTARD. TURNER'S LEMON and SPICE DESERT SAUCE.
CANNED GOODS of EVERY DESCRIPTION -ALL NEW AND FRESH, at PRICES TO SUIT THE
TIMES. GIVE ME A CALL.
M. J. CRAWFORD, Jr.
- _•; J,
CENTENNIAL STORES
■W". .A.. SWIFT,
l*ROI*l( IBSTOR.
npHEBE NEW STORES ARE NOW OPEN AND FILLED WITH A
I FULL AND COMPLETE STOCK OF
Groceries#Domestic Dry Goods,
Which will he sold :i| the l.mvcsl Ctisli Itiitc*.
JJACON. FLOUR, and FINE LIQUORS A SPECIALTY. BAOOING for ealust 10c.; TIES t 6c.
Mn. T. J. HUNT (formerly of Harris' and Mu. SOI LE REDD, of Columbus, will gfvr their ape
cia! attention to this department.
THE NEW CENTENNIAL WAGON YARD,
J UST COMPLETED, is also connected with tho establishment. No expense has been spared
to make it attractive both in comfort and security for the traveling public. Mr. ELIJAH
MULLINS, of Harris, has charge, and will do all in his pow r for the comfort of its patrons. Irepect
fully ask from those visiting the city to a trial of the NEW WAGON YARD, and solicit the patron
ago ©f the trading community to my stock of GROCERIES.
W. 1. SWIFT, Proprietor.
Hrufi-ir. ’ *
w. 3. WATT. J. A. WALKER. OHAB. H. WATT
WAIT & WALKER,
WHOLESALE AND RFaTAIL
Grocers and Commission Merchants
• Comer under Hankiii Houee,
Have the Largest and Best Selected Stock of Groceries in th;- City ot Coiuutbus,
CONSISTING OF
BACON SIDES, BULK SIDES, BACON SHOULDERS, BULK SHOUL
DERS, BULK HAMS, BACON HAMS.
LARD in tierces, Lard in buckets aud kegs.
FLOUR of all grades, including the celebrated SILVER LAKE brand,
the best in tho world.
BAGGING, TIES, SALT, SUGAR, MACKEREL, SOAP, CHEESE,
COFFEE, OYSTERS, SARDINES, CRACKERS, POTASH, SODA,
STARCH. SHOES, BOOTS, and Staple Dry Goods, such as
OSNABURG9, SHEETING, SHIRTINGS, CHECKS, STRIPES, YARNS
and PANTS GOODS. Also, a well selected stock of
WHISKEY, from $1 per gallon to $5, and of any brand or Tier i-ent
proof that may be desired.
Our stock of SUGAR includes every grade and price, and our lot of
SYRUP cannot be equaled in this city. It includes all grades of New Or
leans in barrels and half barrels; also several hundred barrels of choice
FLORIDA SYRUP, which is superior to anything in the market, and much
cheaper in price. It has a deligntful flavor and rich, clear color, and select
ed expressly for our trade.
Cash customers can always 3ave money by giving us a trial before pur
chasing elsewhere.
Janl tf WATT It W4I.KEK.
J. .T, Whittle. Geo. M. Yarbrough. Jno. T. McLeod
J. J. Whittle & Cos.
HAVE OPENED A NEW
WHOLESAL AND RETAIL GROCERY HOUSE,
Under Centra?. Hotel,
Where we will keep constantly on hand a large and complete stock of
KJ APLE and FANCY (;I50( EIIIEH, Consisting in part ol
Boots, Shoes and ’Staple Dry Goods, Bacon, Lard, Su
gar, Coffee, Cheese, Flour, Syrup, Bagging & Ties,
TOBACCO, WHISKEY, BRANDY and WINES, of all grades, HALT, CORN, TKAS of all Brands,
MAKEREL and SOAP; together with a full line of all othftrgoods kept in a ftrat-claas Grocery
House. ■ ‘ -fifty
AQirOXTR GOODS are all NEW and FRESH, and were bought for the CASH, and we will be able to
SELL THEM AS LOW AS THE LOWEST,
JCfjTWe solicit the patronage of the City and surrounding country,
J. J. WHITTLE & CO.
I. JOSEPH,
WHOLESALE GROCERY
Warehouse.
Telegraphic Price Current Received & Corrected Dally
158 Broad Street, under Rankin House.
FARM LAND-
Only Remedy for lard Times.
CHANGE YOUR SURROUNDINGS.
ALL WANTING FRUIT FARMS, ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO THE GROWTH OF THE VINF.
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, GRASS ANI) VEGETABLES.
Many hundreds of excellent VINEYARDS, ORCHARDS and PARKS can now
be seen.
The Location is only 34 mile* south of Philadelphia, by railroad, In a mild, delightful cliBUUs *d
at the very doors of the Now York and Philadelphia markets. Another railroad runs direct tf
New York, . A . ....,...
The place is nlready large, successful and prosperous. Churches, Softools, and other privileges
are already established. Also, manufactories of Shoes, Clothing, Glass, Straw Goods, and other
things, at which different members of a family can procure employment.
It has 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 brick Hotel has just been completed, 100 feet front, with baok buildings, four stories high,
including French roof, and all 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 vinca, 20 acres ot land will count fully as much aa 100 acres further
north.
Persons unacquainted with fruit growing, can become familiar with it in a short time on account
of surroundings.
Five Acre, One Acre, and Town Lota, in the towns of Landisvillo and Vineland, also for sale.
While visiting the Centennial Exhibition, Vineland can be visited at small expense.
A paper containing full information, will bo sent upon application to
(il AlUillS K. 1, W'DIS, Vineland, X. J., free of cost.
Tho following 19 an extract from a doßCrlpUon, published 1b the New York Tritmnt, by the we!
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 Boil is loam, varying from sandy to clayey,
and surface gently undulating, intersected with small streams and occasional wet meadows, in
which deposits oi peat or muck are stored, sufficient to fertilize the whole upland surface, after it
has been exhausted of its natural fertiiitv.
It is certainly one of the most extensive fertile tracts, in an almost level position, and suitable
condition for pleasant farming, that wo know of this Bide of the Western prairies. We found 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* The whole country is a
marino deposit, and all through the soli we found evidences of calcareous substances, generally in
the form of indurated calcareous marl, showing many distinct forms of ancient shells, of the tertia
ry formation; and this marly substance is scattered all through the soil, in a very comminuted
form, and in the exact condition most easily assimilated by such plants as the firmer desires to
cultivate.