other of the mining States. The first thing to be

done, therefore, it seems to us, is to ascertain the

whereabouts of the professor, and to interview

him at once. It may be that he has no knowledge

of the present domicile of Mr. William Beauvoir—in

which case we shall rely on you to take such

steps as, in your judgment, will best conduce to a

satisfactory solution of the mystery. In any event,

please look up Professor Peebles, and interview

him at once.