MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. To-Day. Edmiston Bros. andGundry, Tinwald Sale Yards, 12 o’clock, Draught Horses, Fanning Implements, etc. Acland, Campbell and Co., Rural Section at Tinwald —Sale on ground.

STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. Fob Wellington— Arawata, Wednesday, October 15. For Napier and the North —Wanaka, Satn. day, Oct. 18. Passengers by the 8 p.m. train from Christchurch to Port. Penguin, on Saturday, Oct. 28. Fob Melbourne, via, Bluff — Tararua, to-day (Tuesday). Passengers by the 2.40 p.m. train from Christchurch to the Port. Arawata, on 22nd. For Port Chalmers— Tararua, to-day, as above. For Sydney —Wakatipu, Friday, Oct. 17. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train from Christchurch to Port. For Hobart Town— Tararua, to-day, as above. All bertha to be secured at the Shipping Office.

POST OFFICE NOTICES.

Mails at the Ashburton Post Office close as follows: — For Christchurch and North at 10.20 a.m. 4 p.m., and 7.30 p.m., daily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia at 10.20 a.m and 4 p.m daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Temuka. Timaru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3 p.m daily. . For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at .15 p,m. daily. For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m, W. St, G. Douglas, Postmaster. A travelling Post Office having been estab lished on the Southern line of railway, letters bearing a late fee of 2d. may be posted at any station in the mail carriage attached to the expre=s train, and they will be included in the mails made up in transit for offices on the main line and branches. Sydney J. Dick, Chief Postmaster. UNCLAIMED LETTERS. The following letteis from places beyond he colony were received at the Ashburtcn Post Office during the month of August, and remained unclaimed on Ist October, 18791 Allinham, J. Charles, Richard Critchley, W. S. Deacon, William Devane, Patrick Fraber, John Criffin, Morgan Maclean (or Maclear) John Kennedy, William Kissane, Michael Larkin, Andrew Morrison, James Moriarty. Michael Quinlan. Mary Ryan, Thomas B. Sharp, Sames Valpy, John N. Vincent, J. Walker, Archibald Woodman, W. D. Young, Lewis P. McAllister, Mrs Black, Tohn Twiss, Michael W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster. On the first da; jf each month a list is ex hibited at each Pc . t Office in the Colony of the addresses of all letters received from places be yond the Colony that have remaind unclaimed for one month at such Post Office; and such of these letters as remain unclaimed at the end of a further period of two months are then for warded to the Dead Letter Office, to be return ed unopened to the countries where they origi nated. Unclaimed letters originating in the Colony are not advertised, but at the end of two months are forwarded to the Dead Letter Office, Wellington, there to be opened and re turned to the writers. NOTICE. NEW POSTAL REGULATION. Letters posted within the colony having the names and addresses of the senders printed on the address side of the envelopes, accompanied by a request that the letters be returned if not claimed within a stated period, will be return ed unopened. Provided, however, such letters shall have remained in the post office to which they may be addressed, at least ten days. f' ■'= ---

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs Robert Wilkin and Co. Christ church, report under date October 9th : At the Addington Yards on Wednesday, 3233 sheep, 489 head of cattle, and 68 pigs were yarded. There was a good attend ance of buyers, and the bidding for fat stock was animated throughout, and our prices are, —Fat crossbred ewes, shorn, 95.; fat steers, £lO 155.; fat heifers, £8 ; store steers, from £5 10s. to £6 55.; springers, from £5 to £8 17s. 6d. Sheepskins.—At our sale to-day 2056 skins were catalogued. There was a large attendance of buyers, and biddings were keen, with the following result : Butcher’s crossbred, large, 4s to 4s lOd each ; do. medium, 3s 3d to 4s ; do. small and inferior, 2s 6d to 3s 3d ; do merino, large, 3s lOd to 4s 8d ; do. medium, 3s to 3s lOd; do. small and inferior, Is 2d to 3s ; Lamb skins, 6cL each. Tallow.—There was the usual attend ance of the trade, and prices were firm. Best clean, well-saved, to 2|d per lb; second quality, to 2d per lb ; inferior and heated, to l|d per lb. Hides and calfskins unsold.

ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST.

The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1879.

The selection of a site at Tinwald for the purpose of holding the meetings of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral As sociation is, we are inclined to think, a grave error of judgment. Had more thought been given to the subject, wo are of opinion that, all things considered, a selection on the north side of the river would have proved more profitable and suitable for the district at large. We are willing to admit that Tinwald has large and reasonable claims to the show taking place there, and prominent among those claims are the facts that they have more, and better stock of all descriptions than can be exhibited on this side of the river ; and the difficulty and danger in transport ing cattle, horses, sheep, or pigs, across the Ashburton bridge. But these ad vantages of the southern side are more than counterbalanced if we consider the matter from a financial point of view. Ashburton is the centre to which all dis tricts in the county gravitate on such oc casions, and the mere fact of the show being held at a distance of two miles from the main township of the district is suffi cient in itself to deter from attending a large number of people who would other wise lend their support to so necessary and important an institution. We must look to the fact that the gate money col lected is a most important item in the revenue of such Associations, and if the position of the grounds present so many difficulties of access as the reserve at Tinwald does, then, as a necessary x-esult, there must be a proportionate decrease in the power of the Association to carry out the objects for which it has been formed. As a matter of fact it must be acknow ledged that, if the show grounds were within easy distance of the township, and the necessity for crossing the river ob literated from the programme of a day’s outing, the residents in the borough would to a certainty turn out “ en masse ” to so popular an event to an agricultural population as a show of prize animals and produce. When the question was discussed at the general meeting of the Association, Tin wald was fixed upon because no suitable site was suggested on this side of the river. Now, we are of opinion that a very suitable site does exist, and one which fulfils all the conditions necessary, and one which will year by year become more and more fitted for the purpose. We refer to the Racecourse reserve. It is within easy distance of the town, gate fees can be charged, it is well fenced, a building, shortly to be enlarged, is erected on it, capable of containing the farming and dairy exhibits, the grand-stand would be just what is required for ladies to ob tain a good view of the proceedings with out running the risk of accidents from the crowds always collected about the various exhibits ; there is ample room inside the course on which to erect permanent sheds, and places in which the various animals could be safely kept, and no bet ter place could be pitched upon in which to hold that most popular of all events at a show-—a jumping match for horses. We do not think for one moment that the Ashburton Racing Club would offer any objection to giving permission to the As sociation to hold their event on the course ; in fact, the two bodies may be looked upon as being cousins-german, both having for their object the improve ment of stock : and the fact that both of them hold their annual jubilees in the same week is another reason why the same ground should be made to do double duty for both Societies. An amalgama tion of interests of this sort is desirable, since the various interests involved would at once become identical, and we cannot see any possible reason why they should not.

There is another subject in connection with the Agricultural Show which wo think is worthy of consideration—the ex pediency of holding the annual meeting in the autumn in place ©f the spring. All the country Associations appear to be unanimous as to the spring. It would be of service to the farmers if they had an opportunity after harvest of comparing results of the past year’s work, and their experience of various systems of working farms, and the most suit able kinds of grain. Great advantages would thus be gained by comparing samples, and the conclusions arrived at in the growth of cereals, which would be of great utility in the next season’s opera tions. One thing, of course, would be an objection—the want of an opportunity of having the stud horses judged, but we see no reason why that should not be done at the horse parade in the spring. At all events, we wish the Association every success this year. They have not had much luck since its institution, for what with the terrible weather on the Show day last year, and the hard times since, there has not been much encourage ment for the promoters to take great trouble over the matter. However, we are confident that the energy of the old members has not cooled, and that if they do not gain success this year, “ they do more, they deserve it.”

The Suez Mails.—The Suez mails were brought to Ashburton last night by a special train, which arrived about seven o’clock. New Telegraph Station.—A telegraph station has been opened at South Hangi tata, in this county. Hitherto it has only been utilised for railway purposes, but now it has been thrown open for the use of the public.

Mails. —Forthe United Kingdom &c., via San Francisco per the City of Sydney, close at Auckland at noon, to-day (Tues day.) Mails for Sydney —Per the Rotoma hana close at Auckland to-day (Tuesday), 14th, at 3 p.m. The Fowl-Stealing Case.— The charge against James Moore, of stealing fowls, will he heard before the Resident Magis trate to-day. Minister Under the Marriage Act. — The llev. Brownlow J. Westbrooke has been gazetted an officiating minister within the meaning of the Marriage Act.

Vagrant Entires.- —We hear that there are three entire horses at large in the Wakanui district. The owners of these brutes, whoever they may be, ought to be severely punished, as at this season of the year, there is no saying what amount of damage might be done by the mongrels. The same complaint was made last year. The Courthouse Petition. —The pe tition for a new courthouse for Ashburton, has obtained tU» signatures of the loading men in the district, and was forwarded yes terday for presentation in the House by the member for the district, Air E. (>. 'Wright. Yankee Notions. —We had the plea sure of inspecting a large assortment of notions of American manufacture, at Messrs Friodlander Bros.’storesyesterday. They comprise every imaginable descrip tion of goods, from patent mousetraps to reapers and Linders, and some of the minor articles such as locks of intricate construction, carpenters’ tools, capable of doing anything in woodwork except grow ing the timber, and ingenuities too numerous to describe, are well worth inspecting, and, to those in want of them, worth buying. Postal Facilities.— Credit is due to the post office authorities for the despatch that is now practised with regard to the mails. Yesterday the Suez mail was sent .from the Bluff north by special train, im mediately on arrival of the steamer. The mail was sorted on the route, and arrived here about a quarter to eight, proceeding to Christchurch immediately afterwards. The usual Ashburton mail that would have loft this morning was despatched to Christchurch by the special, and will bo delivered with the Suez mail in the morn ing.

CollAi-sr: of the Cook’s Strait Carle. —The telegraph cables across Cook’s Strait gave out last night, and our readers will consequently have to do without our usual telegrams from the North Island. The rocky bottom of the Straits and the swift currents of the tides must have a very abrading effect upon the cables, one of which is of largo size, and designed especially to contend with the power of friction known at the time to exist when it was laid down. The cable-laying steamer Agnes is now on her way down from Sydney, and will probably set all damages right in a few days ; but in the meantime we have to be content with such scraps of news as can bo dribbled down the limited wire at the disposal of the Telegraph Department. Last night all all special wire communication across the Straits was suspended.

A New Amusement. —The old and time-honored game of skittles is now being instituted afresh in Ashburton. An alley behind Shearman’s Hotel, which was in times past made use of for a like purpose, is once again being utilised for carrying on the game in a legitimate manner. Mr Whitley, the lessee, does not intend to let his customers pine for want of amuse ment —as he has also provided a quoit ground for the muscular public, and a shooting gallery for more scientitic sport men. Wo understand that a quoit match is on the “ tapis” between an amateur and a renowned “ ringist. ” Drunk and Disorderly. —A gentle man named Kavanagh Macartliy, who, wo need not add, is not a Frenchman, was lined 10s yesterday by His Worship the Mayor for being drunk and disorderly. Mr. Macarthy was at one time an inmate of the Old Men’s Home, but that es tablishment became too big for him, and he sought other shelter. He had been knocking down a pension he periodically receives, and knocked down too much at one time, hence his interview with His Worship. Ownerless Sections..— There are a good many sections in Christchurch for which owners cannot be found, and arrears ot rates have accumulated upon them for some time. To collect the arrears thus owing has been a matter of impossibility, but the City Council does not mean to lose the revenue which is rightly due from the unoccupied sections. Summonses have therefore been issued in the names of the reputed owners, and serving is supposed to be accomplished by displaying the summonses on posts in the grounds in question. Judgment will, of course, go by default, and after the lapse of the necessary time will be sold by the Cor poration. The wrinkle is worth noting by the Ashburton Borough Council. Costly Converts.— Missions to the Jews arc not very paying speculations. The report of the Free Church of Scot land Mission shows that the expense of converting live Jews in a year was £5,G21, or £1,124 a head, while an anxious enquirer ef the ancient faith cost the Established Church £5,000. If, therefore, the new bishop of Jerusalem has gone forth with the idea of zealous proselytising, ho is likely to be grievously disappointed.—“ Whitehall Review.”

A Pleasant Town to Live in.—Ac cording to Humboldt the oldest town in the world is Jakutsk, 5000 inhabitants, in Eastern Siberia. It is not only the oldest but probably, also, the coldest. The ground remains always frozen to the depth of 300 ft., except in midsummer, when it thaws three feet at the surface. The moan temperature for the year is 13‘7 dog. Fall. For ten days in August the thermometer goes as high as 85deg. From November to February the temperature remains between 42deg. and GBdeg. below zero. The river Lena remains frozen for nine months of the year. Stiff. —The Wellington “ Evening Chronicle,” during the recent Municipal elections, published certain charges re tleeting on the character of Mr. Clark, the Drainage Engineer. These it now with draws, explaining that they were made in the belief that the person whose speech contained them was not “an unscru pulous and unmitigated liar,” which the “ Chronicle ” says he has turnedout to be. Aiivuhtisinc pays in every way. An lowa tradesman, who advertises exten sively, was thereby lately discovered by his wife whom he had deserted some years ago.

ASHBURTON TOWN HALL CO.

A general meeting of the shareholders of the Town Hall Company was held at the Town Hall last night, about 1G share holders being present. Thos. Bullock, Esq., was in the chair,and explained that the object of the meeting was to pass resolutions granting borrowing powers to the Directors up to £2OOO. Their present position only gave them liberty to mortgage their assets for £I3OO. They did not think they would require all the amount sought to be obtained on loan, but it would be as well to obtain the power from the shareholders of negotiating in case the loan should be required. Mr. Crisp, solicitor for the company, road the bye-law bearing upon the subject, ami moved that Rule No. 232 be re scinded, and also a resolution to the ef fect that borrowing powers be granted to the Directors, giving them power to bor row £2OOO.

Mr. G. Robinson seconded the motion, which was carried.

A discussion took place as to the man ner in which the money would be ex pended, ami Mr. St. Hill contended that the object of the alteration was to take the power out of the shareholders’ hands, giving unlimited authority to the Directors. After a deal of explanation from the solicitor, the chairman, and others, it was at last made apparent that the amended w bye-law was a necessary oiis. A vote was was taken, and the motion was carried unanimously. Mr. Crisp then read the rules relative to the method of raising funds for the company ; and stated that it would be necessary to hold another meeting in a month to ratify the present proceedings. In reply to Mr. Farr, Mr. Crisp said he was of opinion that the value of the shares could be increased. Mr Robinson thought that the 240 for feited shares should be disposed of, and ’0- the sale a sum of £SOO would be 'realised.

The Chairman thought that the present time was a most unsuitable one to attempt to dispose of shares, and considered it better for the company to increose their value.

Mr C. P. Cox did not think that any necessity existed for borrowing money at present; but he thought it advisable to give the directors the power to borrow, providing they found it necessary. Mr W. It. Boyle said that as only 14 shareholders were present, and 42 were on the list, it would be unfair to compel shareholders to take up unallotted shares. Mr Ivess did not think it would be popular with the shareholders to increase the value of the shares by £1 each, as it would interfere with the value of any shares which might be thrown upon the "V market.

After some conversation as 'to the policy of increasing the value of the shares from £2 to £3, The Chairman said that he anticipated an increase in the income of £SOO per annum by the conversion of a portion of the hall into shops, &c. Mr Ivess proposed, and Mr C. C. Fooks seconded, “ That it was not desirable at present to increase the capital of the company ” Carried. It was resolved that the next general meeting beheld on Novembe^O. A vote of thanks terminated the proceedingtj^^^

SPORTING.

[By Telegraph.] Wanganui Races. Wanganui, Oct. 13. The nominations for the Wanganui Stakes are as follows :—- Gladiola Queen of the Vale Hailstorm Confident Orlando Flora M‘Donald King Quail Ottawa Astronomer Balmoral Loc Lomond Foam j Handicap Hurdle Race. Aroha Banshee Loch Lomond GreyMomus Pedestrianism.

A match has been arranged between a local pedestrian, well known ■ to fame, and another aspiranc, who has money behind him, for a match, to be run in heats of 100yds, for £lO a side, the course to be in East street, in the neighborhood of the “Guardian” office. The match will be run off on Oct. 31.

At Wanganui, Delaney, the pedestrian, walked fifty miles in twenty minutes under ten hours on Saturday.

Stud Horses. When the Horse parade was held on the 30th ult., there were a few horses shown whose names did not appear on the pub lished programme. Notable among these was the favorite sire Admiral. This horse, by Walton, out of Spray, can boast of a pedigree equal to anything in the colony. Spray was the dam of Storm bird, Belle of the Isle, Wetsail, and other fashionable stock. Admiral’s appearance is against him, his shoulder having been broken as a two-year-old, but when we call to mind that he took Ist prize at the Christchurch Show in 1877 against all comers, he must possess very points. Any ot his stock we have seen look like having plenty of work in them, and their stamina is unquestionable.

A young man who knows all about it states that his experience has taught him that a flirt is a fool, who delights in fool ing fools, and the fool who is fooled by such a fool, is the foolishest kind of a fool. Some singers at a concert were some what startled the other evening by find ing that the selection “ When weE*ri e «i wretches sink to sleep,” had been printed on the programme, “ When married wretches, etc. Holloway's Pills.—lt is difficult to de termine what is the more trying to health, intense cold or excessive heat, though every body knows that sudden transitions from the one to the other teem with disease, which may in most instances be staved off by an early resort .to these purifying, regulating, and strengthening Pills. This well known and highly esteemed medicine affords a safe and easy remedy for almost every constitutional wrong which climates, changes, or dietetic errors can engender’ and effectually removes any weakness self-indulgent habits may have induced. In all conditions of the system bordering on discense indicated by apathy, hsllcssiess, and restlessness, Holloway’s Pills will prove espicially serviceable in begetting a i vivacity appreciated by both sound and sick.

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Boarding Houses. PRINCE ALBERT PRIVATE HOTEL rpHE undersigned having opened the Prince Albert Boarding House, in Wills Street, near the Railway Station, under the management of Mb. and Mbs. Lurts, begs to say he is determined to keep GOOD TABLE, and afford Comfortable Accommodation to customers at MODERATE CHARGES. THOMAS CLARK, Pbopbibtoe. 333a—27 RS. ScOTT’S IMPERIAL BOARDING HOUSE, Durham Street South, CHRISTCHURCH. Board and Lodging, 20s. Beds and Meals, Is. each. 509 a Booksellers, Stationers, &c. H. M. J ONES, Baking Squaeb, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals, by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch. Business Notices. T. CHAMBERS, jgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Steeet, Ashbubton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 SEWING Machines and other Requi sites. H. M. JONES, Stationer, Etc., Baring Square. 473 e FAMILY HOTEL, DURHAM STREET NORTH, CHRISTCHURCH. HITE PARSONS, (Late of the Royal Hotel, Lyttelton.) This Hotel is now Renovated and fitted up as a FIRST CLASS FAMILY HOTEL. 49 FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; 500, ss.; 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “ HERALD ” OFFICE. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS. -VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all the Rates now due and remain ing unpaid on the 13th October next, will be SUED FOR without further notice. By order, CHAS. BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Ashburton, 29th Sept., 1876. 507a —13 JgNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Hekald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings. WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est and neatest CARDS may be had at the “ GUARDIAN OFFICK” PURE DRINKING WATER DIARRHOEA, Typhoid Fever, Diph theria, and many other complaints, which were prevalent here last summer, are induced by impure drainage into our Wells. Disease, at least from this cause, may be avoided by passing all drinking water through a Silicated Carbon FILTER, which will remove every trace of Sewage. I have just received a further shipment of these celebrated Filters, and strongly advise all who value their health to procure one. Price—only 12s 6d each. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Mewual Hall. 556 a



General Merchants. T. R. H ODD E R AND Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND STOREKEEPERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Opposite Railway Station.) NEW SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK JUST RECEIVED. DRAPERY, MILINERY, HATS. CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, iSuC., &c., ESPECIAL attention has been given to this Department in selecting the NEW STYLES in COSTUMES and DRESS MATERIALS. All the fashionable styles of Ladies Hats and Bonnets (trimmed and un trimmed), Trimmings, Fishus, Mantles, Capes, Ribbons, Hosiery, Gloves, Sunshades, and U nder clothing. MILINERY AND DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES, By Most Competent Hands. Carpets, Druggetts, Scotch, and Manchester Goods. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPART MENT. Boys’ Youths’ and Men’s Summer Suits, Imported and Victorian make. DUST COATS, Alpacca and Silk, HATS, New Felts, Helmets (in Rush, Leg horn, Tweed, and China Peth) SCARFS, Ties, Collars, Gloves, Umbrellas etc., etc. TWEEDS, Scotch, Yorkshire, and Colonial, T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S BOOT AND SHOE STORE. Childrens’, Boys’, and Girls’ Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, In every variety, Colonial and Imported, from the best houses, and sold at the smallest possible profit. T. R. Hodder & Company GROCERIES, OILMEN’S STORES, AND PROVISION DEPARTMENT. New Season’s Teas, Finest Sugars, Soaps, Candles, &c., &c. T. R. H. & Co . acknow ledge the great success attending their introduction of the the Small Profits and Quick Return Busi ness, and would State it is their intention to continue Selling the Very Best Class of Goods in every department , at the At the Smallest Possible Profit. CASH PRICE LISTS FURNISHED ON APPLICA TION. T. R. Hodder and Company, IRONMONGERY, FURNISHING, AND HARDWARE, Of Every Description, for Building and Furnishing purposes. Produce Bought For Cash, or Taken in Exchange. ORDERS from ANY PART OF THE PROVINCE, Carefully and promptly attended to. DELIVERY OF GOODS DAILY IN TOWN. T. R. HODDER AND Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON (Opposite the Railway Station.)



General Merchants. ORR AND CO., ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. BANKRUPT ESTATE HOOPER, AITKEN & Co. ORR AND Co., HAYING Purchased the Whole of the above Stock from the Trustees, will offer it for SALE on SATURDAY, At the Premises Lately occupied by J. H. PASS AND Co. THE GOODS ARE ALL QUITE NEW AND IN SPLENDID CONDI TION, AND WILL BE SOLD AT Dess Than Half Price FOR CASH. COME AT ONCE, AND Secure Bargains COME EARLY, OF ON SATURDAY, 27^- ORR AND CO. IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA.



Seedsmen. SEALY EROS., Seedsmen and nurserymen. East Street, A S H 1! L T R TON. Farm, Garden, and Flower Seeds and Garden Requisites of every descrip tion at Lowest Rates. Nursery— Moore Stx-ect. 43