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VH Right* ill N*w VurkCly Frorn tho WurM, 2Ttli - j “Hm J. Milton Turner, United States M inistcr to Liberia,a room at thin house ?" inquired a full-blooded negro at the Aslor House, on October 12th. "He has,” responded the clerk. “What is the number?” “No. HO." “I am that gentleman ; will you please give me the keys?” The clerk declined to deliver the keys, and informed Mr. Turner that he could not be entertained as a guest; that the hotel had already turned sway u large number of people and doubtless should be obliged to refuse many more that day. Mr. Turner said that his room had been secured early in tho day by a friend, and by authority from him telegraphed from on board the Abyssinia at. Quarantine. He urged that his baggage was already in the house; that he had telegraphed to the State Departmental Washington to com municate with him there ; that It would be a very great inconvenience to have to seek other accomodations, and offered that if his color was an objection lie would take his meals in private, make himself as little obnoxious to the other guest of the house ns possible, and that he was able and willing to pay liber ally for his accommodation. The clerk still insisted that the house was lull, and that Turner must seek entertainment elsewhere, which he finally did, and found it at the International Hotel Mr. Turner next proeeeded-to retain James 8. Hale, who immediately com menced an action under the Civil Rights Bill for $5,000 damages, based upon the loregoing allegation. In order to bring the action to trial as soon as possible, it has been brought in the Court of Com mon Pleas, and the plaintiff's attorney filed his notice of issue last week. A reporter called on Mr, Alien, of the Asbor House, who expressed some surj priae at the facts being known, but said that the firm was ready to meet the issue. He denounced the case as a put-up-job to black-maii the proprietors, but said that they declined to submit to that, operation. Fully one hundred white people, he said, were turned away that day. He said further that the clerk informed Mr. Tur ner that all his correspondence would be preserved for him, and that if there was any damage done the plaintiff it consisted only In the expense of moving his bag gage acrossjto the International Hotel. J. Milton Turner is a eitisen of St. Louis, and has been Uunited States Win ter to Liberia lor several years. A Great Enterprise. FIVE MILLIONS FOE A SHIP CANAL FROM NEW ORLEANS TO THE GULF. Austin Statesman.) Tho most intelligent citizens of New Orleans, and the cities along the Mississippi and its tributaries, have organised a chartered corporation with a captnl of five millions, for the purpose of excavating a slack water ship canal from New Orteans itself to deep water in Barrataria bay. Tug boats that have preyed upon New Orleans commerce until commerce died of the plague, will themselves be no more. Galveston and cities along the southern coast of Texas would be enriched by this ship canal, which lessens the commercial dis tance between New Orleans and Gal veston nearly one half, and for the reason that it would lessen the cost of traversing this distance in sailing vessels more than one half. But the great end effected would be discover ed in the reversal of tho commercial map of the South. Trado and tnhflio and travel from the Ohio and Mis souri, and the wholo wealth of the country on either side of the Missis sippi, the very day that Cowdon’s slack-water canal may be opened, would be turned south from the east. The new and the old northwest would alike come down the railways across Arkansas and Texas to find access to Europe, the West Indies, South America, and Mexico through Southern seaports, and through these would the South receive the products and merchandise of the exterior world. It is a splendid vision of a magnificent future. What the Department ol Affrleultur In the Department of Agriculture a table has been arranged for an ex hibition of the products of Georgia, and the display reflects credit on the State. The seed is put up in pear shaped sample glasses, inverted. There are forty-one samples of white, red and yellow corn, sample ears or the same being placed between the glasses. There are also several sam ples of broom corn, pop corn, chicken corn, and one of blue corn. The pea family is represented by twenty-five samples, oats by sixteen samples, wheat fifteen samples, rice, upland and lowland, eight samples. There aresamples of hops, millet, chufas, pindars, sugar, tea, rye, barley, flour from Fultz wheat, and starch from arrow root and grassava. There are ten samples of cotton, one of wool cotton, and one of the fibre of the ramie. The table is adorned also with a handsome collection of grasses. Anot her table is loaded with speci mens of mammoth pumpkins, pota toes, beets, turnips, onions, carrots, kersbaws, corn, etc. The exhibit is a splendid advertise ment for the State of Georgia.— At lanta Const. What John Sherman Telegraphed and Wrote to Hayes. Special to the Pittsburg Post.] Cincinnati, Nov. 2D.—The circum stantial denial of the Enquirer spe cial as to the withdrawal of Govern or Hayes upon information from Sen ator Sherman, after Saturday’s pro ceedings of the Returning Board of Louisiana, is merely evasive. The vital fact is that Senator Sherman telegraphed Hayes that be could on ly secure the Electoral vote of Louisi ana by a palpably fraudulent count. To-day a leading Pennsylvanian passed through this city to call on Governor Hayes, en route with a let ter from Senator Sherman, assuring him that if Louisiana was counted to him it would be a fraud in the face of the whole world, and advising him publicly to disavow any connection with the final action of the Return ing Board. There is no question as to the au thenticity of this information. G. SECOND DISPATCH. Judge Stanley Matthews has re ceived a telegram from Senator Sher man declaring, the Louisiana Return ing Board count fraudulent on its fac-e, and asking him to communicate with Governor Hayes. G. The Cincinnati Southern,—Cincin nati has expended sixteen millions of dollars in her Southern Railroad, and four millions more are needed to equip the road and build stations. The question now presents itself, whether the city shall operate the road through the trustees, or the whole ooncern be leased to private parties. In the original act author izing the building of the road the law said that the trustees “shall lease.” In all the subsequent acts relating to the road the law says the trustees “shall have power to lease.” Every one in want of Shirts, Hosiery, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Cloths and Cassi meres should go to the New York Store as they make a specialty of thesefcoods. Railroads MOBILE & GIRARD R.R, CoLTJMiwrs, Ga., November 2(1, 1878. Double Daily Passengor Train MARIN# lo*o eoanection at Union Sprint?* with Mob ornery A Kuiaula Railroad trains to and from Montgomery and points beyond. This ia tho only line making night and day con nections at Montgetuey 4or the North weft. Through coach with Bleeping accoausiodatioua between Columbus and Montgomery: Paasenger(fc Mail Train Freight Train. Leave Columbus 1:60 t. m. 7:35 v. m. Arrlvwat Union Sp’gs. 5:30 v. m. 12:32 a. m. 41 M Troy 7:50 p.m. 3;UJa. m. •• “ Eutaula 8:30a.m. “ Montgomery 7 ;40 r. m. 0 35 a . M. “ “ Mobile .... 6:00 a. m. 3:302*. aa. 44 “ New Orleans 11 ;30 a. u. 0.30 i*. m. ** •• Nashville ... 8:00 a. M. 7:55 p.m. ** 44 Louisville... 3:40p, m. 0:30 a. m. " 44 Cincinnati .. 8:15 r*. x. 7:25 a. m. 44 44 St. Louis... . 8:10 a. m. 7:33 p. m. “ 44 Philadelphia. 7:35 a. m. 3:30 r. m. 44 44 Now Y0rk.... 10:25 a. m. Leave T*0v.......... 12:80 a. m SjOo a. m. Arrive at “ 4 4 C’olvTubuw... 7:10 a. U. 3130 X*. M. 44 4 4 Opelika 9:20 a. m. *• 44 Atlanta...,. 2:50p.m. “ 44 Savannah —ll :00 a.m. Passengers for the Northwest will save twelve hours time by this route. Trains arrive in Montgomery one hour earlier than any other line. W. L. CLARK, Sup't. D. E. WILLIAMS. (it-neral Ticket Agent. aug3 tf WESTERN RAILROAD OF ALABAMA Columbus, oa*. Nov., 12th, 1876. TRAINS LEAVE COLUMBUS DAILY. AS FOL LOWS: (SOUTH ESN MAIL.) 2:00 pm. Arrive at. Montgomery .8:34 pm Mobile 6:00 am New Orleans. 11:30 am (ATLANTA AND NORTHERN MAIL.) 7:35 am. Arrive at Atlanta 2:50 pm ew York (via Air Line) 6:25 a m New|York (viaKennesaw) 4:05 p m Also by this train arrive at Montgomery 1:19 pm Selma.... 4:40 p m Vicksburg 10:00 a m TRAINS ARRIVE AT COLUMBUS From Montgomery and Southwest .. . .12:26 uoon From Montgomery and Southwest 7:15 p m From Atlanta and Northwest 7:15 r m This train arriving at Columbus 7:15 v. m.; Leaves Atlanta 12:20, noon. E. P. ALEXANDER, President. CHAS. PHILIPS, Agent. jeß tf EVERYBODY SUITED. Ws are this Season In Receipt of a Large Supply of all Sizes of Our .Celebrated For both Wood and Coal Besides a full assortment of other Popular COOKING ANB HEATING STOVES GBATES, .V.-„ An.i f.el Jua tided in ssytog tliAt we Are SURE W. CAU suit any end eUuhuMK'S of purchasers, both in quality and price. Of other Good# In oor line, we have a large and complete assortment, auch aa TIN AND SHEET-IRON WARE OV KVKBT BfMCSUICTOS, HARDWARE, TABU! AND POOKKT CUTLERY, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, ttOAX. HODB, SHOVELS, &C. AU of these articles we CAN and WILL aalt a VERY BOTTOM FRIGES. . tu . „„ ian 1 dtf W. H. *■•* Gottinsworth Institute, FOR BOYS AND GIRLS, Talbotton, Ga. rpilE UNDERSIGNED HAVE TA- J. ken charge of this well known Inatitue with the determination make it a Bcbo oughßess ani cheapness. The school is pleasantly situated, one rnllefrom klflnP Talbblton and six miles from Genova. Tho build ings are ample and admirably situated in a beau tiful grove. The “Geneva Lamp,” a weekly newspaper, is published at the Institute, the type for which is set by the pupila of the school, each pupil being required to devote five hours a week to type set ting, under the instruction 4 of a practical printer. This is not to make printers, but to give practical lessons in the construction of our language. BOARD AND TUITION: Board, including light#, fuel, kc., per month $lO 00 Tuition, for the entire session of four monthß 3 00 Information and circulars furnished on appli cation, Address, J. L. kP. E. DENNIS. PIANO AND ORGAN DEPOT. Phillips, Crew & Freyer, ATLANTA, CfA. Sole Agents for the World-Renowned KNABE GRAND, SQUARE and UPRIGHT PIANOS THESE INSTRUMENTS HAVE BEEN BEFORE JL the pnbltc for more than forty years snd upon their excellence alone have attained an UNPUBCHABED PRE-EMINENCE which estab. lisbes them ae UNEQUALLED for their TONE. TOUCH, WORKMANSHIP ana DURABILITY. They have received seventy-five gold and silver Medals over all other competitors. Endorsed by “THALBERG,” “GOTTSCHALK," “STAkOSH." “PAULINE LUCCA,” “CLARA LOUISE KELLOGG,” JLMA DE MURSKA.” "MUZIO” MILLS, and others. Also securing the first and highest preminms at the l\Ti:it\ATl\% L Centennial Exhibition Philadelphia, October, 1810. The prices of these instruments are as low as the exclusive use of first-class materials will al low* tar Catalogues and price lists mailed free on application to PHILLIPS, CRRW k t'RKYKR, General Agents, Atlanta, Ga. *rOLD ON EASY TERMS, 00t261 INSURANCE. 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, oi through any of the Factors and Commission Merohants oi the City. D. F. WILLCOX, General Insurance Agent. John Blackmar, Non-Board Fire Insurance Agency, SKXT TO TE LEG 11A PH OFFICE. AMKUICAN, I* 1111. A, l.rarpArnlfS In ISIS. CAPITAL AID SCJIPIPA #*,#*0,544 I'HAMIIJN, ST. LOCIB. CAPITAL AND SI'BFUS, ##1*3,548 PKTEIWmJIMX HAVINGS. VA. SIO,OOO Deposited with Comptroller of Georgia as Security to Policy Holders.- liicorporated 1860. CAPITAL A\ 81KPI.C*. ...... 5555.584 MAZO.V. CINCINNATI. CAPITAL AXD SVKPLVS, St.4,# I'armers and Drovers, Lotilsvlllc Ivy: CASH CAPITA 1., #*oo,ooo Citizens, Newark, N. J lueor|*or:tled IH6T, CAPITAL in,l NI'RPLUS, - . - ##*4,o*s BBT Risks soUcited on tSN HOUSES, COTTON in store, DWELLINGS, FURNITURE and MER CHANDISE. Ah I have done much to lower the Rates of Insurance here, the Public OWE IT TO THEMSELVES TO SUSTAIN ME. Dry Goods! Dry Goods!! CHEAPER THAN EVER, M. JOSEPH, SUCCESSOR TO JOSEPH <V I*l*o., HAS JUST RECEIVED: 500 PIECES BEST STANDARD PRINTS @6 1-2. LARGE LOT OF CORSETS @soc. each. SHEETINGS, SHIRTINGS, CHECKS, OSNABURGS anti FACTORY JEANS of all wakes at FACTORY PRICES. CARPETING from 20c. a yard and upwards. SHOES, HATS, SEA ISLAND BLEACIIINGS, in large quantities at BOT TOM PRICES.! pti- I BUY AND SELL FOR CASH AND AM PREPARED TO OFFER BARGAINS. M. JOSEPH. *ep24 INSURE YOUR PROPERTY WIXII THE GEORGIA HOME INSURANCE COMPANY, OolumtoUß. 00. A HOME COMPANY, seeking the patronage of HOME PEOPLE! I'AYORASLK KATE* MADE AO It GIN HOUSES, WITH LIBERAL ADJUSTMENTS AND PROMPT PAYMENT OF ALL LOSSES. Warehouses, Cotton, Dwellings, Storphoußee, Merchandise, and all other Property Insured at the Lowest Rates consistent with indemnity. Office itithe GEORGIA HOME BUILDING. decia 1 Li. .JJl'.g" 1 L ""I’M- ■ .im. iimiii,n in 1 ; " i 'ii | i.i"iii—j. i_ r iji; i.i ii iiMii M. D. HOOD & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS, Hroatl St., Columbus, *.. I HAVf. n WORK A IABOE AND CAAIUTI.I.Y SKUCCTKI) BTOCK OF Fresh Drugs, Medicines, and Pure Chemicals, with which they are prepared to supply their former patron*, and the public AT WHOLESALE OR RETAIL, at price* that cannot fail to Insure latbrfhcttom. Let no one wanting any article in onr line buy elsewhere before seeing our goods and knowing onr prioes. All articles sold are guaranteed PURE, PAINTS ! PAINTS !! W~ have full sfochs of White Lead, Varnishes, Linseed Oils, Spirits Turpentine, And all the Colored Paints, Tooth Dry and Ground in Oil and at Bottom Prices. o Window Glass and Putty at lowest prices. Parties at a distance will be furnished HASH when desired. Home JMade Fertilisers! Early in the Season we will have on hand large 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 Dast 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 this country, M. D. HOOD & CO. . , n I ■issil I :t >-Itr--I\lf*P.pv W ITVr * yA.a ' ’BggfMßp J t 5S Ifi Jsslir^jpf Ik,’* '[lJfcff-^t' iff * * oor.T-Mrttrw, ga., IMS WELL SUPPLIED WITH MATERIAL. AND | Experienced Worfcrueu wnployed in each De partment. Order* for work of any doecriptiou filled with dispatch, and at moat reasonable rate*. 6eorgla and Alabama Legal Blanks Of every description ou hand, or ted to or der at *hort notice. Receipt Boole# FOB RAILROADS AND STEAMBOATS Always In stock: aVo printed to order when de sired. WHIPPING PAPER ANU HAG#. A large quantity of various sires 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 Prices and Specimens of Work fnrnlshe on application. THO#. GILBERT, Randolph Street, Columbus, Ga. Janl tf T. S. SPEAR, No. 101 Brail St., CoMws, 6a. Watches, Jewelry and Clocks Repaired promptly all order* will receive prompt attention. _ Remington Sawing Machine PMOfc Third and Last Call to Tax- Payers. 11AX COLLECTOR’S BOOKS UNDER INSTRUO . TlONSfrom the COMPTRQLLE R GENERAL, will soon be closed. Tax payers will save Exeeu tions ami Costs, by settling at once. No further notice will bo given. D. A. ANDREWS. novl‘2 tf State and County Tar Collector. Colonists, Emigrants and Travelers Westward. map circular*, condensed time tables and ' general information in regard to transpor tation facilities to all points in Tennessee, Ar kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Colorado, Kansas Texas, lowa, New Mexico, Utah and California, apply to or address ALBERT B. WRENN, Gen eral Railroad Agent, Atlanta, Ga, No one should go West without first getting in communication with the General Railroad Agent, and become informed as to superior ad vantages, cheap and quick transportation of am ilios, household goods, stock and farming imple ments generally. All information cheebfulli given. W. L. DANLEY, sepls tf A l_ VICTORY! VICTORY!! THE “SINGER” ALWAYS AHEAD! i Read the special dispatch from THE Centennial Exhibition to tho Sew York Hna: Philadelpaia, September 27, 1876, "The very highest honors which conld be con ferred on any exhibitor—TWO MEDALS OF HONOR and TWO DIPLOMAS OF MERlT— have been awarded the Singer Manufacturing Company for Sewing Machines." 2,000,000 IN USE * —— . Sales in Excess of all Others! The Singer Manufacturing Company, 99 Broad Street, COLCMBCS, GA. WANTED. ( \ OOD SALESMAN TO SELL THE NEW VX Light Burmins; SINGER SEWING MA CHINES in the Counties connected with the Co lumbus Office. Apply to the Singer Manufactur ing Company, COAB. 8, HOLT, Oct7-4m Agent_ TO THE Tax Payers and Citizens of Museogee County. THE IRREPRESSIBLE CONFLICT HAS AT last arrived; I again announce myself a can didate for your suffrage for Receiver of Tax Re turns for this couftty. Election Wednesday, January 3d, 1877. I hope ray many friends and numerous nephews will rally around the “Old Hero," and protect him against this avalanche of office seek erß. Boyß to the Rescue, novli te M. W. THWEATT. To the Voters of Muscogee. I ANNOUNCE MYSELF AH A CANDIDATE FOE TAX RECEIVER of Muscogee county, and r spectfuUy solicit your suffrages. novl'J tde_ _ JNO. M. PATTRICK. For Tax Receiver. WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE THE name of Richard M. Gray as a candidate for TAX RECEIVER #f Muscogee County. Elec tion in January, 1876. oct29-te For Tax Receiver. I RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE MYSELF AS A candidate for Tax Receiver of Muscogee coun ty, at the election in January, 1877. novli d&wte THOS, O. REES. "-■■■-■■ ■■■■g Application for Homestead. CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY.—tVM. FARMER makes application for Homestead ExemptUm, and I will pas* upon the same at 10 o’clock a. m. December 18, 1876. W. A. FARLEY, novßo td Ordinary. ■WIVC. MEYER, RANDOLPH STREET. Hoot and Shoe Maker. ORDERS FILLED PROMPTLY. FULL STOCK of Men'll and Boy’s work constantly on hand, which I will sell at very reasonable prices. Also; Leather and findings, at the lowest price. novl2 3ra TO THE PEOPLE 0E COMMITS! 1 shall piTsiTit to llio CitlzpiM of Columbus and Vl ciiiU.v on Friday, December Bth, in Cvliiliition that Por uiorit, iillrniTiv(‘iic*ii, worth mid novelty, has no equal on the Continent of America. The Street Display forms a moving' Panorama of animated nature. A npeeiul feature of which is a TEAM OF ELEPHANTS IN HARNESS, DRITE.\ TIBBtOCI.iI Til 15 PI HOC STREETS. My Menagerie has been augmented and improved by the addition of many rare Animals and Birds. My Circus has no equal in America. I haveS aiways endeavored to keep inviolate my promises made to the public, and at this day, in the evening of my life, it is too late for me to sully my reputation by following nnv other than the beaten path so lone trodden by me. With this in view. I promise that my ex hibition on Friday. - December Bth, shall, for superiority and iiiminitalic, exeel any of my previ ous otlbrts. Very respectfully, OLD JOHN ROBINSON. O ' ; TWO (HUM) PKHCOKYIAACKH AT 1 AM® * P. M. AUTOIMMIOA OAT.Y VSctl. GROCERIES- W. J. WAIT. J.A. WALKF.R. CHAS. H. WATT WATT & WALKEE, WHOLEWALE AND RETAIL Grocers and Commission Merchants Corner under Hunkln Rouse. Have the Largest aud Best Selected! Stock of Groceries !# Uk; City of Columbus, CONSISTING OF BACON SIDES, BULK SIDES, BACON SHOULDERS, BULK SHOUL DERS, BULK HAMS, BACON HAMS. LARD in tierces. Lard in buckets and kegs. FLOUR of ail grades, including the celebrated SILVER LAKE brand, the best in the wdrld., BAGGING, TIES. SALT, SUGAR, MACKEREL, SOAP, CHEESE* COFFEE, dfSTFfRH, SARDINES, CRACKERS, POTASH, SODA, STARCH. SHOES* BOOTS, and Staple Dry Goods, Bueh as OSNABURGS.SHEETIIIG, SHIRTINGS, CHECKS, STRIPES* YARNS and PANTS GOODS. Ateo, a well selected stock of WHISKEY, from-At per gallon to $6, and of any brand or per cent proof that may be desired. Our stock of SUGAR includes every grade and price, and our lot of SYRUPoftnnot fee 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 save money by giving us a trial before pur chasing elsewhere. JftA— .—.■■■ FARM LAND- 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 18 ALSO ADAPTED TO THE GROWTH OF PEACHES, PEARS, APPLES AND SMALL FRUITS; ALSO, GRAIN, GRASS AND VEGETABLES. Many hundreds of excellent VINEYARDS, ORCHARDS and FARMS can now be teen. Th® Locstiou t* only 84 mile* south of Philadelphia, By railroad, In a mild, delightful climate end ettho very door* of the New York end Philadelphia market*. Another railroad ran* direct to Now York. thing*, at which different member* of a flunlly can procure employe! ent. It hae been* health resort for ome year* past for .people suffering from pulmonary affection*. Asthma, Catarrh, Agne and debility; many thousands have entirely recovered. Anew brick Hotel ha* just been completed, 100 feet front, with back building*, four stories high including French roof, and all modern Improvement* for the accommodation of Visitor*. Price of Farm Inna $26.00 per Acre, payable by installment*, within the period of fonr year* In this climate, planted out to vine*, 20 Acres of land will count fully a* much as 100 acre* further north. Persona unacquainted with fruit growing, can become familiar with it in a short time on account of surrounding*. Five Acre, One Acra, and Town Lota, In the town* of Landisvllle and Viaetand, also for pale. While visiting the Centennial Exhibition, Vineland cun 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 is an extract from a description, published in the New York Tribune, by the wel 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 aoiUs loam, varying from sandy to olayey, and snrface gently undulating, Intersected with small streams and occasional wet meadows, lh which deposits oi peat or muck are stored, sufficient to fertilize the whole upland anr&ce, after It has been exhausted of Its natural fertility. It t* certainly one of the most extensive fertile tracts, in an almost level position, and suitable condition for pleasant farming, that we know of this side of the Western prairies. We found Borne of the oldest farms apparently justas profitably productive as when first cleared of fbiest fifty or a hundred years ago. The geeiogist would soon discover the cause of thie continued fertility. The whole cenntry is a marine deposit, and an through the soil we found evidences of calcareous substances, generally in the form of indurated calcareous marl, showing many distinct forms of ancient sheila, 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 tho farmer desires to cultivate.