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Show The Mammoth Skeleton. We have received the following relative to I the mammoth fossilized skeleton lately added to the museum : ' ! Editor Salt L'd-? II:nid : Dear Sir The- evidences ol species ! are seldom so reliable as those present- ed by the fossil remains added to the museum on Monday. The teeth are so well preserved that no doubt can exist as to identity. The size of tbe animal can readily be conceived from the enormous bones of the vertebra; the extraordinary powers of mastication may be inferred from the ponderous jaws, the maxillary maxilla-ry processes being is tolerably good preservation. The liberality of the proprietor in securing such interesting relics of the past is truly praiseworthy, and it should be met by a corresponding liberality liber-ality on the part of the people. It is a fact that very large sums are expended in catering for the public; and, it would not be dangerous to hazard an opinion that some are determined deter-mined to be well paid for a ay thing that is likely to prove interesting. These are, sir, exceptional cases; there is a spirit of spontaneous good feeling manifested man-ifested by our people, and even by strangers who visit the museum. Curiosities Cu-riosities are frequently adaed to the collection by gift, to say nothing of the valuable minerals contributed. Strangers Stran-gers also are constantly inquiring respecting our industrial pursuits. Of the very few specimens of home-manufactures exhibited often the inquiry is made "Where can I buy these goods, &o." If even a few dollars are added to the credit of our citizens, doubtless we are benefitted as a community. Yours truly, Jos. L. B.vbfoot. |