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It is probably unnecessary to add, that these means will act as a 

 prevention against the insect, only while it is in the winged state. — 

 They will not affect the larva or the pupa. 



Nor will the Horticulturist expect them to preserve his peach trees 

 against attacks of the yellows, the evil effects of a bad soil, or the 

 injurious impressions of extreme cold weather while the wood is im- 

 mature. — From the Western Farmer and Gardener. 



J. P. KlRTLAND. 



The most effectual remedy is the knife, with a strong application 

 of soap suds afterward, or of coal-tar. This examination and extirpa- 

 tion to be successful must be had twice a year, in the fall and spring. 



CONVENTION OF OHIO COLLEGE OFFICERS. 



The following Preamble, Resolutions, and Report of Committee 

 thereon, were unanimously adopted, at a Convention of Ohio College 

 officers, assembled at Columbus, Dec. 29., 1856. 



Whereas, a sentiment very generally prevails in Colleges and 

 Schools, that students ought, as far as possible, to withhold all in- 

 formation, respecting the misconduct of their fellow-students, from 

 Faculty and Teachers : 



And, whereas this sentiment is often embodied in what is called a 

 '• Code of Honor" by whose unwritten, and, therefore, uncertain 

 provisions, students are often tempted or constrained, under fear of 

 ridicule, or contempt, or violence, to connive at the offenses of 

 their fellow-students beforehand, or to screen them from punishment 

 afterwards : 



And, whereas a bounty is thus offered for the commission of wrong, 

 in the impunity which is secured to the wrong-doer; therefore, 



liesolved, That a College or School is a community, which, as an 

 essential condition of its prosperity, must, like any other community, 

 be governed by wise and wholesome laws, faithfully administered. 



And further resolved, That, as he is a good citizen, and, in the 

 highest degree worthy of the gratitude of the community where he 

 dwells, who, knowing that an offense is about to be committed, 

 promptly interposes to prevent it ; and, as he is a bad citizen, and 

 worthy the condemnation of all good men, who knowing that au 



