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No Notice Totten of Anonymouii Comnninlcatlonii. 
—There is a letter at this office to tt|e address of Mr. BenJ. L, De 
ircst. 
Tab Heel, Wilmington, N. C.—What do yon consider a fair average 
ighl for a setter pup 7j months old? Ans. About 30 pound-”. 
Iabbit, Boston.—L. N. Hill, ot Benson’s Grove, Winnebago Co., 
V'd, can furnish live hares, rabbits, or live game; he is an old hunter 
I reliable gentleman. 
\ A. s , Kalamazoo,—Can you Inform me where I can bny,say 
inly bushels wild rice, and at, how much per bushel. Aus. See last, 
ek's issue Fortesr akd Stkeam. 
(pawned.—S ew hemlock boards should not be used in hatoh- 
isea where they are to remain in the water, as the tannin which they 
itain impregnates the water and injures the fish. 
IAk Duel, Wilinlngtoo, N. CL —From whom can Bccd of wild rice be 
■chased, at what price, and can you give directions for planting and 
livaling? Ana. See answer to J. W. in our last issue. 
It D. M , St. Mark’s.—Do yon know any weekly paper entirely de¬ 
ed to yachting and boating? Ans. None devoted exclusively to 
II ting and boating; it will be a specialty of this paper daring the 
. S. ,T., Wrightsville, Pa,—I have a very fine pointer gip, and glie has 
distemper very badly, she chews and froths at the month, and has 
? Aus. Give her y ax. fine salt, and after it has operated, give her 
ce a day, for a fetv days, a pill made of 2 grains of quinine and 2 
ins of ginger. 
.. !■ 11., X.’biliL.—1, Whit is the weight in general of a rider in a race, 
eback y a. What, is good for the Hy dirt and dust on eagles feathers? 
s. l. Bareback races are generally ridden at catch weight. 2. Wipe 
efnliy with a sort cloth wrung out in warm water 
E„ N. T.—1. Is shad spawn a good bait for spring bass? 2. 
uld yon advise potting it? 3. Von said that you would publish in a 
r number point* In regard to spring bass bait, eto. Ans. 4. Yes. 
JNo; sew it In due muslin and use while fresh. 3. We arc prosccu- 
tour inquiries and will publish them next week. 
. L. Brentwood, Tenn.—l. What will it cost to have a pair best lam¬ 
ed steel barrels, 14 gauge, 30-inch, fitted to stock? 2. What will the 
r of barrels cost,? Ans. 1. For a muzzle-loader $45, for breech loader 
. 2. $35. Yonr first question la very indefinite. 
tinsoniBEu, Shakopee, Minn.—What will it cost me to get 50 pounds 
|h shad packed in ice sent to me here by express? Ane. It will cost 
. about $7 at current rates, delivered at the express office hero. We 
!1 be liappy to he of service in prorating them for you. 
axjtnon, Greenwich, N. Y. —To whom should I apply to obtain “U. 
Ordnance Memoranda No. 15?" Is it a hound,volume, and if yon 
iW tho price, please give it. Ans. Possibly by addressing Brig. Gen. 
f. Bcnet, Chief of Ordnance, 0, fi. A., Washington, 1). C. 
. s. D., Bangor.—Do yon know if there is any woodcock or snipe 
Sting in the vicinity ot Moosehcad Luke, or the upper Penobscot, or 
try of the wild portions of Maine? Ans. There are woodcock, but 
have never heard of any snipe being killed in the loeniniee you men- 
. ill. A., South Haven,—Inform mo if there is any work on building, 
ing, and sailing, small boats? Ans. No American work of which 
have knowledge. There are several English workB but they treat 
[ailing aud-riggiug yachts after the fashion in vogne across the water, 
eh differ* materially from ottr own. 
G. P., Watorbury, Conn,—Will yon pleasoinform ns howtheslid- 
target at Oreedmoor are made? Ans, Only one sliding or canvas 
;et lias been erected at Creedmoor and that for an experiment. Y’ou 
find a full description l{i the "Forest and Stream Rifleman’s Guide," 
.tie book now in press and to be issued within a week or two. 
. H. C., Glen’s Falls.— Linseed oit for water-proofing linen fish lines 
ieommendod by Walter M. Brackett, a null kaowu Boston angler, 
think shellac varnish better; to apply it stretch the lino taut, from 
fence to another, Use a brush neatly, and a piece of oil silk in the 
4: draw the line through it, so as to distribute the varnish evenly. 
H. |,Brooklyn.— 1. IVill you please inform me how r mtichagood 
tfoundlatid dug cost, aud where can I get-one? 2. WhaListhe best 
t for a black and tan aog about three months old? 3. What is 
best watch dog for a city house? Ans. 1, From $25 to $50. 2. 
ips from the table. 3. Almost any kind of terrier, noise being the 
I requirement. 
:X Split Bamboo.—A correspondent inquires the method of gluing 
ix pieces of split bamboo at once, in rod manufacture so us to secure 
ect joints. In reply we must say that makers regard the processes 
tde secret, which they are not disposed to give away. Ingenious 
ons may disoovor-it, as they did, by repeated experiments. Our cor- 
omlents address is mislaid. 
, N-, N. Y. —Please inform me in yonr next weeks paper whore there 
Ifid’peroh fishing in the vicinity of New York? and also the best time 
r? Also what kind of bait to use? Ans. Between Baldwiusville and 
port, on Ihe South Side Railroad of L. I.; near English Neighboi- 
I. on the Hackensack River, or in Greenwood Dr Rockland Lakes; 
.June 1st; bait, worms or clams. 
L. W., Croton Landing, N- Y.~Will you piease inform me whether 
a find any Information in regard to tho careand breeding or terra- 
, in any of the back numbers of j our paper, and If not, where would 
refer me for sneh information? Aus. Mr. E, G. Blackford, of 
on Market, authorizes ns to request you to call upon him for full 
liciil information on this subject. 
jgTAaun.—Please inform me through your valuable paper which 
i I should take to reach Manitou. What is the fare, and chances of 
ing and fishing for three months, from 1st of April ? Also whether 
ms ever make their appearance outside, ten.miles from hotels? Ans. 
‘In; last four numbers of our paper containing thirteen columns On 
subject, entitled “Overland Notes." 
."bliss, Taunton.—The green senm which yott refer to as growing so 
idautly, Is known botanically as Uoonferva, or river weed, a species 
gas. It will do no injury to fish in rnuning streams, but ougiit not 
i allowed to accmnulate in ponds, so as to choke’ np tho space. It is 
ly different in character from the fungoid growths so fatal to trout, 
ily vegetable matter cannot injure fish. 
lbh, Berlin, Wis.—l. What do sailors nse to take mildew out of 
f My tent is mildewed in a few large spots. 2. Where can I get 
id 6ettcr dog for about $25 or $35, two or three years old? Do not 
. to pay any fancy price. Aus. 1. A weak solution of chloride of 
. if made too strong It will rot the canvas. 2. No one can afford 
II good well-broken dogs at the prices you name. 
.ateuh, Allegheny City,—In J. W. Long's "American Wild-Fowl 
iling,” lie describes the manner of making decoys, on page 57. Can 
decoys be bought as he speaks of, and where? Ans. T-hey are for 
In this city by H. C. Squires, No. 1 Courtland street; the only dif* 
ice being that tho weight consists of a circular piece of lead instead 
long one; price, $18 per dozen for hollow and $12 for solid. 
D. M,, Pawtucket.—Does the Gordon setter stand as high ns the 
r noted breeds? Please name some noted Gordon setter dogs. Ans. 
Gordon setter, when properly bred, is about the size of the average 
rs of other strains. We have au extra fine specimen, standing 25 
A high. When onr book of pedigrees is published, you will find 
in the names of the most noted Gordon setters in this country. 
"MS, Sunbury, Pit.—1. Will yon please reply as to what the "Marlin 
WYtynetR" In the Esllavd riflu cpnsiute io? I thought the Bullard 
patents nad been sold to the Winchester Arms Company. 2. What la 
to be the price of the improved rifle? Ans. 1. Iuthe adaptability for 
either centre or rim-fire cartridges and the an tomiiticexl,rector. Messrs. 
Schoverllng & Daly are the owners of the Ballard patents. 2. The price 
lists will be out in a fortnight. 
J. U. D., Milwaukee.-1. Can. you toll me if there is good,hunting 
for ducks and snipe ou Ihe lakes in Southern and Western Wisconsin? 
2. Are P. Powell & Sou reliable gunsmithe? They advertise $15 double- 
barrel muzzle loading shot guns. Are they worth the money? 3. Isa 
gun a good shooter that will send 103 yards andstickintoaboard? Ans. 
1. Yus, particularly near Madison, and also at Ira Bingham's, on Lake 
Roshkonong. 2. Yes, and the gnu is worth the money, 3. Yes. 
CiMBin, Flathead Agency, M, T.—I have a pup about seven months 
old, by a setter out of a shepherd bitch; a natural born retriever. At 
fourteen weeks old he retrieved two grouse for me, in excellent style, 
with carriage proud as a duchess; consequently! value him, and ask 
yonr advice. Tilts teeth are rotten, and he slobbers very badly. What 
should I do? Aus, The trouble no doubt arises from defected teeth— 
examine bis month carefully and if you find any broken teeth removo 
the stumps. 
Kinjcev, Inwood, N. Y.~lhavoa pointer seven months old. When 
be points Ue et,anils staunch, bnl turns bis tall up. Is tills ail indication 
of impure breed? Can it bo remedied? His tail is sixrecn inches long. 
Is not this rather long? Aus. It is a rare thing to see a thoroughbred 
pointer curve hie tail whon pointing; yet it is not positive evidence of 
ill-breeding. Two or three inches off his tail would improve his ap¬ 
pearance, und iu all probability prevent him from curving it upwards 
when pointing. 
L. B., Cedar Rapids.-1 have a setter pnp abont seven months old, 
that in taking him out on a long Walk will fall behind, and most every 
time have a fit. His limbs Will becomo rigid; this will pass oil in a few 
minutes, then he raises up, stares wildly, foams at the month, and after 
tho last fit gets up'and run as if wild? Ans. Y’our setter is afflicted with 
epilepsy, aud the proper treatment consists in attention to his general 
Dealt li. Aperients or emetics will be likely to do more good than any 
other medicine. 
F. IT. H., Tarrytown, N. Y.—I have just purchased of Mr. Robert 
Walker, his cocker dog Witch; he is from Mr. S. J. Bestor’a dogs 
Romeo and Juliet. Do you think there would be any objeetion to hav¬ 
ing him serve my bitch Rena, who was sired by him? 1 shall keep 
Witch at Tarrytown all summer for stud pnrposes, as I think he is some¬ 
thing extra? 'Ans. Many persons iaEngland, nnd some In this country, 
inbreed m that way, and tlio produce is frequently very tine, yet it Is not 
the best way to breed. 
C. S., Savannah.—Are there any marks about dogs to tell how old 
they are? Ans. Until a dog is 18 months of age his npper front teeth 
are rounded on the edge; alter two years old they begin to square off. 
and gradually wear down and shorten, until, when the dog is six years 
old, they are nearly even with’ the gums. The lower teeth are apt to 
wear ouL earlier. The appearance of tho eyo is also an indication of 
ago, and all dogs of dark colors show their years by the growth o( while 
hairs about the muzzle. 
W. H. A., NewBedford,—I have a pointer bitch six months old, was 
taken with distemper about six weeks ago and arter being sick about two 
weeks seemed to get quite smart, but was again taken with shivering 
and staggering, sometimes falling down. Her apetiicisgood; her eyes 
mn some. She appears lively aud playful, bnt cannot get around 
without railing. Can yon tell me what to do for bur? Aus. Keep her in 
clean comfortable quarters; give her plenty of strong food, and Blie 
may, iu time, come around all right. , 
Smtuna, Syracuse—In the recipe you have often given for water¬ 
proofing canvas or drilling, you say to soak the canvas iu the solution 
for a considerable time. Does ibis mean two or three hours, or two or 
three days, or what? Aus. In a bucket ot soft water put ba'f a pound 
of sugar of lead and a half apound or powdered alum; slit thisatin- 
tervale nutil it becomes clear; pour it off into another bucket, and put 
the garment therein, and let, il, be in for twenty-ronr hours, and then 
hang it up to dry without wringing it . 
T. F. W., New York.—1. Where can I gut pictures of the American 
teams of iB'4-5, with diagrams of their shooting? 2. What gun would 
yon recommend Tor a beginner to use? 3. What day does the Ameri¬ 
can Rifle Association hold their monthly meeting? Could I get a copy 
of their by-laws by sending for them? Ans. 1. in a pamphlet issued 
by the Amateur Rifle Club on rilled "The International Rifle Match?" 2. 
A short range or spoiling rifle, of not over 32-calibre by auy good 
maker. 3. First Tuesduy in each month. Y'es. 
G. C., Btooklyh.—1. You told "B. A. B.” there was Ashing in South 
Oyster Bay. Will you inform me of what Bort? 2. Irtease inform me 
of some place on Long Island for trout fishing, if not of much import¬ 
ance, 4. How far would a person have to go to get good trout fishing, 
and In whatlocallty? 4. Are troutflies the best bait for trout? Ans. 
L Blnettsb, weakfish, porgies, aud sea bass. 2. Only private trout waters 
on Long Island. 3. Go to Milford, Fa., or Port Jervis, On Erie Rail¬ 
road. 4. They arc; bnt unscientific anglers nse worms. 
F. Seilcca Falls, N. Y —A aud B shoot a match at pigeons 31 
yards rise, each choose a judge and judges choose a referee, each clioose 
a man to trap for the other. A traps a bird for B with a wing clipped, 
with tho knowledge aud consent of his, A’a judge, is there any rule 
which justifies A in putting a mutilated bird m the trap, or bis judge 
in being a party to it, bo having a pecuniary interest iu the match? 
Ans. It would be a violation of all decent rules for a party to put a mu¬ 
tilated bird in the trap, and also for one having a pecuniary interest in 
the match to act as jndge. 
Hi R-, Philadelphia.—). 1 Iravo ton pair of quail to let oat. Is this 
early enough? When do they mate, and do they have their young uh 
early as May. 2. What Is the close season for woodcock in Penn¬ 
sylvania? Ans. 1. Your quail should be let out ns soon as passi¬ 
ble, and ill doing so you should bo carefnl not to frigliton or scatter 
them. Open the box quietly, walk away, and lot them find the way out 
undisturbed. They generally mate early in May, and hatob oat about 
the 4th of July; some earlier und some later. 2, The now law which 
lias pussed the Pennsylvania Legislature makes August Jst the expira¬ 
tion of the close Season. 
Spun it, Phila.—My black and lau slut (5 months old) is troubled with 
ernpliun on her bead, back, and fore-leg. The places are not sore, bnt 
keep her scratching until the hair is now worn off. Two Or three of the 
spots first appeared similar to a ring worm, then became dry and hard, tbo 
skin finally coming off. Shu appears as well as ever and eats well. Hus 
been kept clean, having washed her twice a week with Nadir’s dOE soap, 
so don’t see why 6he should Have manga, if it is that. Please inform me 
what to do for her? Ans, Take i oz. Hour Billphur, j oz. powdered 
charcoal, 2 oz. lard. Apply the ointment—occasionally washing the 
parts affected—feed little or no meat. 
G. A. F,, West Meriden, Ct.—Will you please inform mo through 
your columns whether either Colvin’s or Hegeinau’s canvas boat is per¬ 
fectly reliable for a trip down river in swift water, along rapids, &c ., 
aud if so, which is preferable for a trip into the heart of the wilderness 
where canoes are usually the only vehicle of travel. Do you consider 
either as desirable as a canoe? Ana. For general article oil “Portable 
Boats," see Fobest and Stiieai*, Vol. V.,No. a, page 40; and for 
article describing Colvinls Boat, see Vol. IV. No. 22, page 847. Wc 
have mailed them to yon. We think that Colvin's boat, by its shape is 
better adapted to rapids than Hegeman’s is. Both are preferable to a 
canoe, if a great deal of carrying or tough work is to be done. 
W. F. S,, Savannah.—I have a very valuable setter about sixteen 
months old that was kicked or bit by some one, on the fore-leg. I have 
consulted several of our physicians, aud they say that U will get all right 
again: tbuy say let Nature work its own course. He carries his leg about 
one Inch from the ground, and seouas as if ho is afraid to walk on It, but 
at mime time be can put it on any place, or use It i* wy way, bnt walk. 
Ing on R. Please let me know what yon think about it? What ought I 
to do forit? Would it be safe to let him go, and lot Nature workits own. 
course? He has been troubled for the last four weeks. Ans. Thephyei 
clans you bave consulted have taken a correct view of it we think. 
SUbscbibbh, Rochester.—t. I have a pointer pnp four months old, bn 
scorns to be quite lively and playfnll the most of (he.time, bnt still ho 
wont eat enough to keep a humming bird alive. He occasionally hue 
spells of vomiting. Yesterday he bad a badjlit. beingtho secondonc within 
amontb? What, shalll for him? 2. What are the quantities of shclJacaud 
alcohol to make varnish for fly rod; havomislaid the paper, Voi. IV., con¬ 
taining receipt? Ans. 1. Your pup in all probability isafllieted with worms 
—Iiave mailed to you some powdered areca nut with directions for giving 
H. 2. As much shellac as the alcohol will disolvc, Spread evenly, dry 
thoroughly, put on three or four coats, and rub down with rotten stone. 
Flushing, N. Y.—I have oomo Into possession of a splendid looking 
dog, red Irish seller, which is saidtohavo been originally imported by 
a Mr, Heath, of Staten Island, and called Duke, (imported). I have no 
means of ascertaining the pedlgreo of this animal and would like to nek 
you if you can furnish me any information. Tile dog is now eighteen 
months old, of a deep red, very brilliant color, well feathered as to tail 
aud legs, large frame, four white feet, white on breast and nose. He 
stands twenty-five inchCB at his shoulders. Of course I bave no oppor¬ 
tunity of trying him on birds at thtB season, but in the field be seems 
to be thoroughly broken? Ans. Wo do not know the dog, but sbonld 
think yon could get the desired information from the gentleman who 
imported him. 
G, F, P. Oneida, N. Y.—1. A Mend of mine has an English "cockei” 
that is a very good dog in many respects, but has one vary bad habit, 
and that is, tho moment he gets In the woods and gets a "sniff” of game 
ho will commence barking, and keeps it np until lie takes him oat of the 
woods. lie is nil right in. every other respect. (Jan you suggest a 
remedy? 2. Can you suggest a remedy for a timid dog? I have a very 
nice cocker bitch that has been almost whipped to death, time find again 
(by the man who gave her to me) and she Is ao very timid it id almost; 
impossible to use her at all? 3. Wliat No. Orange Lightning Powder 
shall i uae in a 12-gauge breech-loader, nnd what number In a 14-gauger 
Aus. 1. It Is the nature of the cooker or Springer spaniel, when he 
strikes the scent ot game to bark, and for that they are valued. 2 
Nothing bat use aud gentle treatment. 3. No. 4 for Bither. 
W. G. M. Cambridge.— 1. Will you please inform me wbat the matter 
is with my dog. He has got a large bnnch under bis jaw, the size of a 
hen’s egg. It must have been coming on gradually for a day or so, ul- 
tlionghl did not notice it till yesterday morning. Will you please toll 
me what I can do forit, and what is the cause of it? His nose la cool 
aud moist, and his appetite is very fair—it don't seem to affect his eal - 
lug? 2. 1 noticed in yonr Answers to Correspondent, nonio one asking 
bow old a dog should be before you begin to train him You shy six 
months. Have I done wrong in learning mine earlier? I bought my 
dog when he was six weeks old, before he was three months old he 
would charge, fetch, aud stand on a dead bird, as staunch as any old 
dog? Ans. 1, As soon as the enlargement becomes soft to the touch, 
lance it, and it will discharge and soon be well, 2. There is ue feral im¬ 
propriety in teaching your pup as yon have, but there is such a tiling as 
overbreaking a pup so young as he, and that yon must guard against. 
W. H. B,, Parkersville, Conn.— l. Two.wceks ago Isent you a score 
(70 put of 11 possible 76) nuidu me with a Frank Wesson 18 in targi 
tol 34-100 at 100 yards. You thought the shooting Was excellent if I did 
it without artificial rest. |l would say that I did It off-lland without arli- 
ilclalrest, and since then have made 73 ont of apoBsiblo 75. Enclosed 
yon will find digram. I cannot raise lha back sight high enough to 
shoot 200 yards. Would you advise me to have another hole made in 
the rear sight or have a longer screw, so as in raise the sight higher. 
2 , Would you advise me lo get a ’28-inch of 32-inch shot gnu? Ans. 1. 
If the target waa made off hand and without the skeleton Block or 
shoulder piece which accompanies the WeBson pistol, it is simply won¬ 
derful. We would not advise youtoaltcrl.hu sights, unless It ia by 
raising the screw, as 203 yards would be almost beyond the range of the 
pistol. 2. YVe prefer 30-inch barrels, but if oric is limi'ed to cither 28 
or 30 inch his physique should determine the question. Atall man could 
handle the longer barrel best. 
C.F. H.,Mass. I have a pond two hundred and twenty-five feet long 
thirty feet wide, and from a foot to eight fuet deep. Former owner, 
raieied some trout, bnt now but a very few left. Would the pond bo 
suitable for black bass, and which pays best? The pond is l'cd by 
springs, flowing out always, Where is the nearest place to get fry or 
yearlings? What is price for each? Is goldfish teat food for trout? is If. 
good for baBS? How many would I rcqnire to stock ponds? Ans. If 
trout have lived In yonr puiid before, tbev will again under tbo same 
Conditions. Black bass require that some portion of llie pond should 
have natural rocky bottom, with considerable dopth of water at that 
point. If you will Write to Stone &, Hooper, Ooltlspring Hatching 
House, ot Charlestown, New Hampshire, yovwill obtain ajl that you de¬ 
sire, ns they bave just now made special arrangements for supplying 
bass aud trout for stocking purposes. H you will put a dozen spawn- 
era (bass) into yonr water next May, they will apitwn In the summer, 
and in three years you will have a well stocked pond. Spawners cast 
$2 apiece. Fish will eat any kind of small fry. 
W- W. A., Philadelphia. -Will yoa please inform me how to make 
rubber cement, such as shoemakers use to put on invisible patches? I 
want to use it to flit in the seams of a canvas boat. It seems to be some¬ 
what of a secret, u» I have asked, bnt could not get any satisfaction from 
my shoemaker, except that flu uses chloroform, with some other Ingre¬ 
dient, and not naphtha, as it will not hold? Ans. Cut virgin or native 
India rubber with a wot knife into the thinnest possible siloes, ami with 
shears divide those into threads as flue as flno yarn. Put a small qmm • 
tity or thpjshreds (say one-tenth or less of tile capacity of tbo bottle) 
into a wide-mouthed bottle, and fill it three-quarters full of benzine of 
good quality, perfectly free from oil. The rubber will swell up almost 
immediately, and in a few days, especially if ofton shaken, assumes the 
consistency of honey. If itiucl'ines to remain in uundissulved masses, 
more benzine mnst be added; but if too thin and watery, it needs more 
rubber. A piece of rubber tbo size of a walnut will make a pint of the 
cement. This cement dries iu a few minutes, aud by using three coats 
in the usual manner, will unite leather straps, patches, rubber solos, 
backs of boale, etc., with exceeding firmness. The India rablier, vul¬ 
canized, can be obtained at most large stoves where rubber goods are 
Hold, and at some dreg Stores. 
W. H. C., Mechanics Falls.—A hunter discovered a squirrel on tho 
trunk of a tree, and attempted to bring hts gun in rouge to shootbbu, but 
as often as the hunter advanced part way around the tree to get sight ot 
the squirrel, I be squirrel would move on in advance, aud thus elude 
him. Query; Provided the squirrel and the hunter continued to travel 
in the same direction till they both completed a circle around Hie tree, 
did tho hunter travel around the squirrel ? Aus. Wo are not disposed to 
shirk the awful responsibility tbat pests upon ns in deciding this 
long vexed and still nndemonstrated problem. To meet the case fully : 
Find the centre of a circle, to represent the tree. Lot the circle itself 
represent the track traveled by the hunter. Draw a radius from the 
centre to a point on the ciroumference Where the mail stands. Draw 
another radius from the circumference to the point on tho tree where (be 
squirrel elands. Now revalre your disc, nnd yon will observe that both 
man. and squirrel progress egttopawu, and that lltetonnbas not gained 
an loin In bis effort to “surround” the squirrel. Per contra let Ihe cen¬ 
tre of the circle represent a tree with a squirrel on it: leL& given move¬ 
able point On the perimeter represent the hunter. Let this point travel 
around the circle like a wagon around a race track, and yon will see it 
surround both the tree and the squirrel no matter whether the squirrel 
moves or not. Take a common school orrery and watch the motion of 
the planets around the sun, some moving in lesser o.rbhs and otters)” 
greater, aud tell us If you can, whether Jupllet »»v»l • . ivv 
earth, ov Mar* around Mercury, 
