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The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-08-11
PULMONARY CoNsUMpTIoNs

The Boston Medical Inteligcnccr, CON
tains an account OF a new mode oftreatmcnt
for consumption and other diseases of the
lungs, invented by DR.. Middleton, a distin
guishcd English physician. Being himself
affected with q disorder, Of the lungs, and
having lost two promising children by pull
monary consumption, he directed his whole
attention and studies to tnose diseases. All
his other professional business was given up,
and his Investigations gave rise to the mode
Of treatment, which he is now communicate
Ing to the world gratuitously.
Ills theory is founded upon the absorbing
power of the lungs, which is SO great that
he states the lungs of a sheep will take up
four ounces Of water, ipjcctedby an aperture
in the windpipe, iii the course Of a few hours
without occasioning any apparent suffering.
Medicines, in substance or i'll a fluid state as
Dir. Middleton has proved by variety Of ex-
pcriments, are carried into the circulation
much sooner when thrown into the lungs
than into the stomach. Dr. Middleton's plan
then is instead Of loading the stomach with
drugs and deblitating the whole system for
the cure OF a local disease, to administer it
directly upon the lungs, and supply the stom-
ach with generous though not too stimu-
alating diet. The medicines to be employed
are calcined sponge, dandelion or stramoni-
um for tuberces on the lungs, and myrrli
and bark in more advanced Stages Of disease
These are administered by means OF an in
strument called an inhu(er, which is a block
tin case, in which is cylindrical whce
having bristles inserted in its sides, and turn
ed by a crank ON the outside. At the top is
mouth piece which conveys the preparation
to the lungs. The substance to be inhaled il
| first reduced to an impalpable powder, an,
being put into the inhaler, is set afloat BY
the wheel. When the air of the box is suf
fcienty loaded, the patient closes the nos
tl'ils, while he makes a full inspiration from
the mouth pieces Of the inhaler, by which
the powder is conveyed TO the seat of thu
disease. This is repeated three or four time
a day. The success that has attended DR.
Ms own practice has demonstrated the su
pcriority Of his system to amy other hereto
fore practised upon. He considers consump
ton a contagious disease and cautions per
sons against inhaling the breath of those VIII
are laboring under infections OF the lungs.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-08-11

The following curious fact in natural his
tory, which We extract from the Boston
Patriot, is worthy Of being recorded;
"Whie was enjoying bath in the
chrystal waters of Lake George, after the
fatigues of the day. saw the flash ola can
non and heard the report, which was at
tended with the most wonderful echo ever
heard or read of. The discharge was re-
peated several times, which gave us a fair
opportunity to notice more particularly the
phenomcnon. A three poander was loaded
with pound cartridge. placed near the ho-
tel, aud pointed to a break in the opposite
mountains. The noise at the discharge was
first that of common discharge of such a
piece Of ordinance. The sound then enter
ed into the dehlc Of the mountains like the
rushing Of strong wind; then seeming to
turn almost at right angles, took north
eastern direction, along the base of the
range Of mountains, and passed through
three distinct changes of sound, each loud
er than the proceeding, and at length went
off in distant but distinct rcvebcrations.
The whole continuance OF the echo was
laore than minute from the discharge of
the gun-some who took note said nearly
two minutes, but it was certainly moro than
one. After the hrst report, there was
nothing in the sound like the discharge Of a
cannon, but it was very much like a terrific
thunder burst in the Allcghany Mountains.
The largest park Of artillery ever on Boston
common, discharged at once, would make
but Il faint noise compared with this echo
from the report OF ii single three FOUNDER.
4 large number of gentlemen and ladies
from our city witnessed the phenomenon
al the same time with myself
1t isprobablc that sound thus passing
from wide expansc mtoa narrow and
compressed dcfic occasioned by the obstruc-
tons afforded by the mountains, and then
into a more enlarged theatre again, would
alternately give rise to louder and fainter
repercussians or echoes, as long as the state
Of the surrounding country presented such
inequalities Of surface for the eXpansica and
compression Of the atmosphere.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-08-11

, ma; he is from Caramania, in Asia Minor, ta-
ken from on board Turkish vessel bound
to Constantinople, and presented to Capt.
Gerry by the Greek Admiral Tombazo,
who assured him that he was a native of the
above place. and that he would be great
acquisition to improve the breeds Of this
country. Their wool is particularly atlap-
ted to the manufacture of Camblets, and Their
flesh is esteemed excellent and delicate.
This animal has broad tail, and the nat
ural colour of the wool is dark brown OF snuff
colour; the fleece, before shearing, dragged
on the ground, (except under the belly J SO
as completely to hide the feet, and weighed
llbs; lie is in prime condition and sound
health, the size greater than any of the lar
gest sheep OF our country. The head is
beautiful, the eye piercing and quick in mo-
tion; no fleece beyond the ears; the head
appears to project out from the fleece, hav-
ing the resemblance of the dark brown short
fur Of the deer's head; the horns are hand
somely seated and OF the middle size.
John Brentnal. an English farmer of high
standing, residing in Woodbridge, in a let
ter to William Shotwell of New York, dated
10th June, 1925, says he took 81 lbs. of
wool from him; that he would have proda-
ced from 4 to lbs. more, had he not have
Deen robDed; that there were several places
Of or inches square from which the wool
had been taken; further, he is extremely
gratifed with the frame of the animal, that
he is large and perfect, his limbs well pro-
portioncd, his skin extremely delicate and
white, his strength great; and he has no
hesitation in saying this very extraordinary
animal will prove of much greater advan-
tage to our breeds of sheep than the Merino
or any other hitherto introduced;-as heis
but three years old, he will undoubtedly in
crease in size, and produce still more
abundant quantity of wool; observing that
its superior size, the weight of the fleece,
the length Of the wool, and the quality of
the flesh, cannot but he the best rccommen-
dation; and says to ascertain the quality Of
the ilcsh Of Il sheep is BY the smcll The
hair is not as fine as the Cashmere goats,
but 1t IS thicker an'l in greater quantities.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-08-11
AGRICULTURAL. a
BOG-MEADONyS.

When these are not turf, but mere
loose black dirt, and Can be we'll drained
having thena sufficient depth, they make
valuable lands, particularly for the purpose
of raising hemp. The drer this land can be
laid the better. When this earth is carried
out upon upland, it is found good manure;
and upland, particularly gravel and sand,
when cartcd into bog-meadows, is almost
equally beneficial. Prodigious great crops
of herdgrass have been raised on them, when
thus mauured with upland earth: And if this
be so beneficial with grass, why not equally
SO with hemp? 1t would seem that not only
grass and hemp, but many other proluc-
tions such as Indian corn, potatoes, cabbage,
carrots, beets, turnips, parsnips, and per
haps almost every grain but wheat, might
be cultivated to great advantage on we'll
drained boglands where they had been pre-
viously we'll manurrd with upland carths
The Indian corn, however, must be such as
has been long cultivated in a more northerly
climate, and of course, ripens SO soon as to
escape the early frosts which prevail in bog
meadows Hops are cultivated to great ;td-
vantage in these lands.
The method Of draining these lands cf-
fectually is, first to run ditch through the
middle, and draw offas much Of its waters
in this way as possible. Where tho -w.ad-
ow is very wet and nliry, you commence at
the lowest part Of the ground, where you
design its outlet to begin; and thence carry
the ditch into the meadow, sinking it all the
Wayas you proceed, as low as will barely
give the waters a current to run off; and the
deeper this ditch can be sunk the better
Then run ditch proportionately deep al
round the edge of the bog, FOR the purpose
of cutting off all the springs. Then cross
bitches are to be m Qe. in number and Si2e
proportionate to the extent of the bog and o.
the size Of the middle and surrounding ditch
es. Generally spea. ng, the deeper ant
larger your bitches, the fewer c4oss-tlitche
you need have.
1t should be remembered, that bog-land
will settle down very much after draining
for which due allowance ought to be made
in regard to the depth of the bitches. Some
times it may be found, that there will, aftei
draining, be too thin layer of bog dir
above the clay on which it is bottomed, t,
be of much value; and foreseeing this, i
ought in some Uses to deter the proprieto
from going to the expense of draining th
swamp, particularly il it be covered with
thrifty growth of timber.
THE CAMBLET WOOLED SHEEP.
This valuable animal is on w. Shotwel'
farm at Woodbridge, New Jersey, and wa
imported in the Charles and Ellen, Capt
Gerry, which arrived this spring from Smyr
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-08-11

TIE FIG.-Th he Warrenton North Car
olina,) Reporter, contains the following IN
formation relative to the culture Of this de-
lcous fruit
The Fig may be seen perfection in more
than ono Garden III Warrenton. 1t is Il de-
lcous fruit, wholesome and nutritious. The
Fig with us grows upon bush, which will
be larger or smaller according to- care and
situation. Even here, iii u favourable year
like the present, it begins to ripen before
the peach, and continues to bear until frost.
In Florida it becomes a tree larger than the
Damson. An intelligent gentleman from
Georgia, observes, that there it comes to
great perfection, and with the same or per.
haps i little more attention, it might be
brought to equal maturity here. 1t is d great
bearer, but Slight frost not only destroys
the young fruit and the leaves, but large
portion Of the wood. A few fig bushes will
afford enough for a family. Before the APP
proach OF frost, make OF rails pen around
the bush and coverit well with straw: dur
ing the cold weather, the straw will keep the
tender limbs, and even the young fruit OF the
Fig from injury In the Spring, after all
danger from frost is oyer, remove the COW
ering-the little fruit will immediately be-
gin to grow, and before the expiration of the
month OF June, ana from tncn 10 tnc HrSt oil
October, you will be sure to have that sa-
cred fruit which our Heavenly Father plan
ted III Paradise, as ine as the Fig OF Judea.
The editor of paper printed in Ithaca
N. y, gives the following account OF a new
mode Of churning butter, practised in the in
terror of New York:
Chuming by wind! indeed tits true: We
shall not attempt more full description a
present Of this ingenious contrivance, thai
simply to say, that proudly aloft, above ths
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-08-11

Maternal .l6fctions ETA GAIA worthy
farmer residing i'll the ncighbnrhood OF Koss'
sent, L few day ago, load Of grain to t'iou-
cestcr. The distance Is about 16 miles.
The wagon was loaded in the evening anf
started carly on the following morning. On
ITS being unloadcd in Gloucester, tavoFte
cat, belonging to the farmer. WAS found a
mong the sacks, with two kittens of very re-
cent birth. The wagner very humaneiy
placed puss and her young in hay loi''
where he expected they would remain II
safety, until he should be ready to depart
tor home. On his return to the lott sllolt
ly after, neither cat nor kittens were to ne
found, and he reluctantly left the town WIN
| out them. Next morning she entered the
kitchen of her masters house, with one Ky
ten i'll her mouth. 1t was deas--but slle
placed it before the fire; and without seek
ing food, or indulging for moment IN the
genial warmth of her domestic hearth, she
| disappeared. In about an hour she return
ed with the other kitten-laid it down Dy
the other-strctched herself beside theu',
and instantly expired! The poor creatufc
could have Carried but one at "a time; consc-
quently She must have travelled three tunes
over the whole line of her journey home
wards, and performed forty eight miles ~
least in less than "a hours. But when We
consider that she had to seek very frequent
ly in her route for place Of safety Tor onF
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-08-11

CALICO PRINTING.-The Rochester
Republican states, that an establishment for
printing calico is about to be established in
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-08-11

THE CAMBLET WOOLED SHEEP.
This valuable animal is on w. Shotwell's
farm at Woodbridge, New Jersey, and WAS
imported in the Charles and Ellen, Capt.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-08-11

two ponderous pair of wings-tne revolution
of these turns crank to which is attached
rod. regulated in its up-and-down motion
to the lower end of this rod is attached le-
yer, fastened to pivot in the centre-and
to the other end Of the lever is affixed the
dasher of common churn. We saw it in
operation, and merry work did it make oft
The owner informed us that not a day trans
pired except the holy Sabbath, in which it
did not perform its daily task.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-08-11

The defence of Commodore Porter hav-
ing been concluded on Saturday, it is prob
able the opinion Of the Court Martial will
be made up to-day or tomorrow, and, as
soon rs the Proceedings and all the papers
connected with them can be prepared, will
be submitted to the President of the United
States for his decision. 1t cannot be expect
ed, that proceedings SO voluminous can re-
ceive from the President in very short
time, that deliberate and thorough cxam-
nation, which is due TO the subject; and
we cannot, therefore, expect to learn inn
medatcly the nature of the judgment which
the Court will pronounce on the accusations
Whatever the Judgment may be, it will, we
know, possess the merit of fimpartality; and
all those who have witnessed the proceed
ings of the Court, will give it the praise OF
patience and attention, during the protract-
ed and tedious investigation which it has
been required to make.
CALICO PRINTING.-1he Rochester
Republican states, that an establishment fol
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-10-21
EDUCATION.

VIE School under the supen,endanc Of the subscri-
oefs- situated IN the county of Cumberland, milo
ABOVE ianghoTne Tavern and half mile the Rev
'no. iskrartrSk = will BIZ continued the ensuing year
All me studies paraoiy for College, necessary for
be taught-vz. The English Latin and Greek
languages; kuicks or iaCroix Algebra Geometry Tri-
gonomc'ry Mensuratiou, Surveying &C. with
geography, Mapping and French.
ihey have lately erected spacious comfortab bic
from an excellent spring
ne situation is remarkably healthythc neighbourhood
and society the desirable.
1"ms-For the Latin Greek, Mathematics and French
so per ai'nn oi ten month"; English branches, &C. 500
One half to be paid the end the first session. and the
balance at the end of the year.
BOARD can be had in several families, within mile or
TWO oi ue SchooHouse, the moderate tern,s-S
per annuin. OF o months
Vacations and examinations hcretofore-viz Exami-
nation on the last Thursday of May and November--Ya-
cation in June and December.
WM. N. PAGE.
2tP ou--1l-4t T.. KENNY.
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Staunt0n Female Seminary.

THf3E Principal of this Seminary takes occasion 10 ac-
a quaint his patrons and the publick, that the next
session will commence the first day of November
is his intention exceed his present Of Pupils
but as few vacancies will the close OF the pre-
sent session, those who design favour him with their pa
onag", are respectfully requesed carly possible
communicate their intention
Apparatus sufficiently extensive for full of Che
nicai Lectures, and for illustrating the important
principles in Natural Philosophy is attached to the Semi
Hay-Exprrmenta Lectures for classes in either those
sciences. will be continued.
An experienced Teacher of Nusck and the Orna-
mental branches is employed and pains expense will
be spared 10 afford to the young Ladies every facility for
improvement
Tuition in the higher branches Of Education, including
Latin and Greek Languages will be, (per SESSION. SIS
For those who attend only to Spelling, Reading. Pen
manshP, Geography Arilhmetick and English Gramma 10
If the two last named Branches be omitted, &
For Lessons on the Piano, separate charge of 30
For Drawing aui Painting, do. do. 8
For Painting Velvet, with Oil Colours, or with
figures, he charge will be increased to IL
u Tuition payable in advance.
JOSEPH ESTABROOK.
Staunton, Sept 81 1925. 7l-w4w
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EDUCATION
Sep 50-7l-4t

1874 4cho"l VIII be continued the ensuing year. My
~ ofotHer John o. Nelson, who has had fifteen years
experience as teacher and Mr. John III. Winston an ex-
ceent classical Scholar viii be associated with me in the
OF the SCHOOL, in which will be taught the
Greek, Latin aud French Languages together with those
branches OF learning which constitute complete English
education The School will commence Monday the 10th
OF January 1895 and terminate 9Th day of Decem-
Der following there will be vacation three weeks
mencins on the 10th of June The price ard tuition
washing lodging and fuel will be hundred tie dol
lars, payable half on the st day OF June, 1896 and
inc other aii on the lst day of December following.
The discipline of the School will be parental; and as
much care and kindness be extended boys cnrded 10 INV
care as TO my children. Vicious unruy boys will be
admitted into the School; and any such snould be pamed
upon me they viii be expelled, as they be found
ungovcnabe. My residence is from the haunts Of
vice and immortality and remarkably healthy, situated
In the county of Louisa, forty miles from Richmond and
about the same di>tanc" fI Fredorcbsburg The stage
from Eredericksl org ca'esi passes within hun
ired yards of ny residence HAT from Richmond 10
is9ssqpburg Nihin. .o'lea ~ er-.as % roe ~
scctetl "Jacksnns pest olcc Louisa. e BEE r5aipiy
received. WfIFI4Al n 81 sCE
Sept 2-10f g
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sSTEPfIEN +. MILLS 81 CO. Gate Prince s. Nirs \
- offer to the public, the old American Nursery Long
Island, their extensive assortment
Fruit and Ornamental Trees Shrubs and Pants of which
about $4,000 of sizes suitable IL TRANSFORMING
and consist of the select kinds. They have also Sc
vera thousand thrifty Grape Vines about 600 varieties of
Roses very large collection of Tulips Hyacnhs Crown
tmperaIs, Lilies and other Bulbsus Flowers.
Also great variety of Oranges, Lemons Cirons Gera-
NUNS China Roses Camela Japan Roses Olives Myr-
ties, Pomeganates asnins Heaths and other Greenhouse
Plants; and above 90 kinds of the Double Daha, so
celebrated for its splendid flowers; so varieties al
Chrys0ntemums and .bove 60 of Carnations, Sc &c.
Catalogues OF 5ic may be obtained of the subscribers.
and orders through them, sent per mall will receive
immediate attention
(Sisued,) ELLIS & ALLAN, AGENTS.
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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, oCTOBER o. sos

va ILL be sold, on the premises, at Public Auction
w ON Monday, the 18th day Of December next the
nha, VI LAND belonging TO the Estate of james
Cooke, decd This Tract of Land lies on the Sob side S
James River in the County Powhatan about thirty two
miles from the City of Richmond containing four bnded
acres iory OF which arc low grounds equal any the
river; inc highland is or excellent quality, calculated for
The raising OF Corn Tobacco and Cotton. The improve
ments, comfortable Dwelling House, with the necessary
ouuouses Tor domestic purposes. The Barn, Stables Sc
equal not superior to any in the ContyOuc third of
the purchase money will be required time of SALE the
oaance IN equal payments in and two years, with
oeed oil trust on the property the same.
o the same day, will be sold the Stock of Horses Cat
llo Hogs NC; the Crops of Con and Fodder together with
RAINING Utensils, and Household and kitchen Furniture of
every description.
ARAlISTEAD A. GREEN, Atin'or
oct I3 &c -
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LAND FOR SALE.

OFFER for sale, my LAND lying in the County of Gooc
within 9Th OF mile of the mouth of Beavedam Creek and
fumes River, adjoining the lands of Dr. Joseph Trent, Mr.
James Peasants an Others. The contains 24
Including sufficient quantity of wood ant it is divided
ito our hcls each having constant stream Of
aud adoCng about 80 OF fat land, well drained and
nearly equal in fertility JAMES River grounds This
land abounts in wild locust Gan evidence of the strength Of
the soil) aud there posts of that wood suf
cicrt enclose il, the improvements are, small but
iurtnble Dwcir:Housc, with cellar and other
rs out houses, with large DarH well of excellent
within 20 steps Of the door, and abundance
select fruit oi various kinsThs little place being
In healthy and agreeable nsisboroo, would be plea
retreat during the fail months person residing
Rcnend or in any sickiy part of the lower country.
will treat privately for the sale of this property until the 5
Octfcr next, which day Of previously sold) it will
nc altered at public auction the premises. Ternsone
third Of the purchase money i'll hand and the balance in
eqaal annual payments; the last payments Or
agreeable the purchaser) will be taken III Ohio land,
air price, if situate any where in the neig5orood Of
Chiliic3thc Cincinnati Columbus. Any further infor-
rnaten desed may he had by reierencc Messrs Cotton
e Clarke Mr Preston Smith, Richmond sub
scriber the premises. GRANVILLE SMITH
GnocIland, 18th Sep. 1925. 61--6t
lg~Thc sale of my Land, heretofore advertised TO
take place the Gath lust will be postponed until further
occ In the time, will privatcy with any
person inclined 10 purchase. GRANVILLE SMITH.
(ioCchlant, Oct. t7tl If
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Land for Sale.

pursuance of the last will and testament of William
amclt, deed. will bc offered for sale the premises,
Tuesday, he h dny Of NoIe6er ner., TO the highest
Bidder, QUE, and three years credit, that valuable
TRACT OF LAND, winereom the said deceased lately
sided lying in the county Of Pittsylvsna, both sides OF
Creek containing by survey six hundred and
pScnty about nne huadFed acres Of which first
ta,e gsop 9o arge poi,ien Of he hala9e exthl-
sScutQ dSecr5t - iHipsos lent sesy g5c bsaIs
inrgesa and eovenigl story Brick Dwelling House,
and all Necessary cut muses., &c. with first Spring
convenient the D1vclling-Iouse. Those wishing 10
purchase land- would probably do well call aud view
this tact. ASH but seldom that such is in market
Stephen 3. Hamieft, Of the executors ef Garland
Anderson living the an viii show any person
that may call with a view of purchasing.
Also, the day, viii be sold, credit of twelve
months, ali the CROP of Coru, Fodder, Wheat Oais, Sc
all the STOCK of Horses Cattie Hogs &c.--sundry arti-
Giles Of Household and KitcIca FURNTTURE PLANTA-
TIoN TOOLS, &c. &c. belonging; tie the said
Bonds with approved security will be required
of the purchasers, 6y
THE EXECUTORS.
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