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THIS BuRNING sPRJNG.

EtOyU O00Wty, AeUs apr. IL, i00Xs
Dear Sir-In the prosecution Of my Sun
place, in the immediate vicinity Of which ia
ihe Burning Spring, and truly IL is a curiosi-
fy. On approaching it heard it boiling with
noise similar to that Of a MY gallon kettle
over hot Gre. It is situated near the shore
Of small creek, which winds its way through
a deep valley between the mountains, and
near the road side. There is hole 10 the
ground, about two or three feet deep, and
about the same diameter, which, after the
rain, Is filed to the top with water, that is
kept perpetuaily and briskly boiling by the
gas which issued from narrow space be-
tween two rocks At the bottom. The water
is always kept muddy. but never runs over
except by an extra quantity Of rain.
Alter viewing it fora few moments, light
ed taper was applied 70 the ascending gas,
and instantly the whole surface Of the water
was covered with blush red fame, $ feet
high, emitting a smell similar to that Of burn
ing alcohol, and with an intense heat. Thus
il continued Ia burn for one hour, while re-
nlained, and left it on Are.
This blaze, on . dark night, am informed,
illumes the whole valley and circumjacent
hills. and never goes out except by the effort
Of man, or the descending shower.
lfnothing interferesto extinguish the fame,
It continues to burn, tho water becomes heat
ed, and finally eSaporates, when the issuing
gas, burning with more intense heat, consumes
whatever combustible substance may have
been thrown into the water; and even the
collected mud at the side Of the hole Is pull
verified with heat, ~ at the mouth of fur
mace.
Were this gas suitably confined and direct
ed. have no doubt it might he used To some
valuable purpose, either to drive a steam en-
CINE, or illuInine . city; butno use Is made
Of II, mar does the owner Of the land seem To
regard it with interest. or rs a curiosity.
Whence this gas, orswhalever produces 1t.
Ileave to the conjeclures and .ex periments Vi
the learned, being confident il is the most sim
gular phenomenon have ever seen.
M Sunday S. Jour.
Melancholy accident. Yesterday afternoon.
az the workmen were employed u the end Of
Long Wharf with . diving bellsau had just
raised It out Of the water, Mr.. AlmOran
Holmes, tho rigger who superintendent the
work. stepped On the platform for the pur-
pose ofexamining The bell, aud just rs he was
locking under Il. one Of the gny ropes, which
supported che spars. to the end Of which the
beli was suspended. parted. and the whole APP
| pasAtls fell. The bell weut down carrying
Mr.. Holmes with it. One OF the spars in the
fall. struck Mr.. James KirkwOod, taIlOw chan
ldlers whe was standing at little distance. ON
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the head, and fractured bis skull So that his
life il despaired Of. A lad shout 10 or ial
wears old of the name at George II. DeEe-
reaux, was also struck by the rope when It
broke, with such force that it fractured one
Of his thighs. The diving bell was raised rs
soon as pnssible by means Of ropes fastened
TO schooner which was hauled along side,
but the body Of Mr.. Holmes was not found
until several hours afterwards. II is stated
that IL the accident had happened ten or If
teen minutes sooner. as many as dozen per-
sons must have been killed or wOunded-as
there was a large collection present.
Boston GGz.
Reminiscenees.-We like occasionally to
look back at the course Of some Of our great
and wOuld-be great men, and see how they
stand in regard to consistency. II is true that
This il rather rare article with the President
and his friends, hut nevertheless we cannot
forbear inserting the following:
HUNTSVILLE, (dLGb.) Oct. 16, 1915. .
All white men. settling ON Cherokee lands,
and who have not written permit from the
agent OF the nation, are hereby ordered to drive
of their stock within 90 days, and remove
themselves and families within so days after
the date of this. All individuals not attend
| ing to this notification, and those who may be
found hereafter trsspassing on the Cherokee
territory. will be prosecuted 10 the extent Of
| the law, and theia stock forfeited to the pub
lie. &, ANDREW JACKSON,
Mai. Gen. Commanding.
What A." law, what /" land" " hat ''nation,' -
| what - Cherokee territory" what :" Andrew
Jackson is this The same man, gentle
reader, who is now nOminally President, who
now refuses to execute the same law 1.-THE act
Of 1907 which then ne did; who now assists
Georgia 10 her aggression on the Cherokee
! nation, which then he protected as Major
General. o Temporal! o mores!
@ N. Brnstcick F'redonidn.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1832-10-11

ELECTORS ron CONNECTICUT.
MORRIS WOODRUFF, LilchisId county.
ELI TODD, Hartford.
JOHN d. REYNOLDS, New-Haven.
CHESTER SMITH, New-London. IA
ERASTUS STUKGES, Fairfield,
EBENEZER JACKSON, Jr. Middlesex. =
John BALDWIN, Windllam. =
OLIVER H. KING. Tolland.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1832-10-11

A: the session Of the Superior Court for. Farsld
County, held nj Danbsry lass week. JoAn Ba,nsn.
murder Of his father. Noah Baraam, i asarsa Iasss
The testimony auounied in sabsiaaess ~ what was
Published in this paper shortly altar ths marders The
jury broughtin verdict Of gsiby snd Judge Dssgsse
sentenced him to be exesuied nshs fisst Friday IN
Jsy next. -
Al The same court, Plineas n. Bmsam. ledisor o.
vile paper in Be,hell was ried for i'bsi ON seth
Seey, Of Dapbury, found guilty, and seaencsa g pey
tine Of 500, and be mprisoped in ihe cOany jail
so days. tBt#
Charles C. Dart. Indicted Tor breaking snao shop
in Hunlnelon, and stealing besis ~ Asms ssalens
ced.ao State prison Cor foar years. -
Maria Nchol Of Weston, Sor adulissy. Ssaie psIssa
for four years. F tA
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10 We this week give mp large portion Of OUr
paper to correspondents. And for three Of four
weeks to come, readers viii probably have 10 beav
with larger proportion Of political matter ,hau eos-
mon. An important election is close ~ hand -and
while ir this state the warfare 10 ,riangular ibehoyes
the !rends Of HENRY CLAY to be Sigilant in well do
ing. II viii not do for them TO slumber u their posts
when the enemy is abroad.
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The N. E. Weekly Review, ut Hartford, 10 thiu
week 80 enlarged that il s now the largest papsr in
the state. I. always has been ably conducted.
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Robert Matthias.--A certain man named
Robert Matthias. 4 Joiner by trade. took to
Intellectual cabinet work Of strange sort,
and got himself into that state Of mind In
which it is difficult tosay whether The subject
- an enthusiast o. juggler. fool or knsye.
He lek bis beard grow. preached at the cor.
neFs Of the streets. and gave out that he was
inspired. He said that he was the trumpet Of
God, and made use ofianguage conveying the
idea that for the time being. he personated
each Of the persons of the Trinity. 10 uttering
ais Oracles. It appears, however, from his
own language before the Recorder, as report
"a, That be meant to speak hguraiiveiy only,
Sc Be called il. Generally, however. he was
considered as representing the Messiah. who
had come upon earth 20 reprevc sin and warn
men Of the approaching eOnsumuatiOn Of all
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-03-30

v. The ancient temples of slavery, rendered vsns-
rable alone by their antiquity, crumbling into
dust. Ancient prejudices flying before the light
of ruthare dssipated by its rays, as the idle va
pour by the bright SUM- The noble sentiment
"Comc let us pray, that come il may
''As come it WILL for all that,
"That man to man, DER all the world,
''May brother be, for all that
is rapidly spreading. The day-star of human rber-
ty has risen above the dark horizon of slavery, and
will continue its bright career, until it smiles alike
all men,.
Sir, liberal feelings and principles cannot be long
impeded-it is impossible TO arrest and it is de-
srabc TO arrest them 1t s, then, the part Of wis
dom to lend them prudent aid-the part of wick
edness and folly to against them.
lie had omitted to say some things he had intend
ed-the protracted debate, and atigued patience of
the House, admonished him to say more. He
felt grateful for the kind and polite attention which
had been accorded him-and hoped he had said
nothing to wound the feelings of any.
MR. Pattesons Speech is unavoidaby postponed to
next
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-03-30

III DOMESTIC GOODS.-GEoRGE CAREY, corner of
HD Baltimore ans Charles Sire cts, Baltimore has for
sale general assortment of Domestic Goods, consisting
in part OF "Pohhdm," "appieton," LotceU' "Han,iE-
ton, 'Ndshud," "Ereter,' ".drery" and "Pttsfeif'
MANUrAcrUREs, which will be sold on favorable terms
by the package piece. Feb 2. Tsi-2aw:ml
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NATURE AND ARr.-DY Ms. uAnnIrr Muxzr.

Fair Leila on crystal vase
An half-blONSn crimson rose'ud laid,
And Lelia's hand esssyed To tacc
1ts hucs, when glowing ints gave place
10 yet brighter shade.
Nna ofton her work she smiled,
Aud shook the rtnslrts tom bsr brow,
And her eyes danced with transport wild,
(For Lelia was almost a child,)
To soc iIs splendid beauties grow.
Twas done, and bright on Lslia's cheek
Glow'd the warm 1n- n Of concious pride,
Again she looked its ints are weak
In vain living hue seek,
Like that which wi,hsrs by iis side "
cts time misspcnt; how vain 10 Art;
To cory Natures ichlcss gracc,
Far deaT.r, though its hints depart,
Ia Nature, speaking to the heart,
In yoadvr crystal vase"
may. Leila. nay" ma,ron near,
In fond rcproval, gently cried
Art claims our homage, n revere
Hor works yet still In Iceiiry sphere
Let Nature be thy guido
"All how with wonder aud de light
Before thc ~, tious works at ART
Ouo temp -, onlv, pure and bright
Art enters bet to ruin quite
That temple IL the heart.
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virginia legislature.
Monday, January 16, 1892.

.Honddy January I6, 1892.
Mr. Brodnax from the committee on the colorcd popu-
laton presented the following report:
The Select Committee whom was referred certain
memorials praying the passage OF law providing for
the gradual abolition of slavery in the commonwealth
have according TO order had the under consideration
and have come to the following resolution thercupon:
Resoired as the opinion of This Committee, That il is
inexpedcnt for the legislature make any legis
iative enactment for the abolition of slavery.
Mr. Preston moved that the resolution reported from the
committee be amended by striking out the word inexpe-
dent and inserting the word "cxpcdien"
The Arkansas advocate., 1832-10-10
AGRICULTURAL A
From the New-England Farmer.
 THE TOAD.

This animal, Sc odious in it's general appearance, is nevertheless most faith fuI and devoted servant tolhe gardener. have had occasion to remark, while opening and preparing the earth tor seed, the activity of the toad in appro- priaiing to it's own use the great variety of insects which lmest our grounds From observations which l have made, I have been led to the conclusion that 1t can distinguish its object at consider able distance, upon which 1t fixes its piercing eye and towards which it rap idly advances; and when near enough for its purpose, assumes stooping pos. lure, which it preserves for moment, then, with the quiekness of thought. ii darts out it's long fiery tongue, transtix. ing its prey, which fl immediately con vey to it's eapacious mouth. Espying some of those worms used in angling, | occasionally threw them to one of these animals near by, whose length compel led il to use it's feet for the better dispo- sing of the worm, inorder that ii might De more easily swallowed.
 On another occasion, observed upon the side of an out-building one of the largest species oi red ants, six or eight inches from the ground, which was no- ticed likewise by my friend, the toad, who generally casts its eyes downwards in search of sustenance, but when self interest requires, caniook up, and Jump too, which it actually did with complete guccess.
 have never discovered, neither beer able to learn, that they are injurious to vegetables, although they frequently burrow into and disfigure our beds. l presume to say, that one-half of the la- Dor of the gardener employed in the destruction of bugs and worms, might be saved, if numher of toads were placed in the vicinity of our vines, with a shelter near, under which they could secrete themselves, from which tue, would issue forth at the approach of evening, when our enemies are oaf committing their depredations, and de- your them at their leisure.
 PIONEER.
The Arkansas advocate., 1832-10-10

 THE OT.BO.

Washington Irving has compared the en. dearments and cancellations of the other sex. in times of diversity and grief, to ti,c vine bending it's caressing tendrlls around the oak. This beautiful thought, by go means original with the author ol the Sketch Book, we find thus versihed in New Hampshire paper.
 .Buney Telegraph. When from the cloud the thunder driven And hurl'd upon the mountain oak, Its tall maj estic trunk, has riVeB.
 And all its towering branches broke; A Around that trunk, around those arms, The tender vine caressIng cings, A md wrcathipg there Its softest charms, New life and strength and beauty brings And when the thunderbolt of woe
 Has marked the sons of mortal olrth, And aiming at our bliss the blow,
 Has riven and broke Us to the earth T hen woman's love, vine more dear, As fondly wreaths its charms around, To soothe each pang, to dry each tear, And kindly bind mp every wound.
The Arkansas advocate., 1832-10-10

UsE OF HoRsE CnEsNur.-H the val ue of this nut was more generally un- derstood, it would not be suffered to rot and perish without being turned to any account, asat present. The Horse- Chesnut contains saponacious juice, very useful, not only in bleaching, but in washing linens and other stuffs.- The nuts must be peeled and ground, and the meal of twenty of them, is suf- icient for ten quarts of water; and eitherlinens or woollens may be washed with the infusion, without any other soap, as it eaectually takes out spots of all kinds. The clothes should. how ever, be afterwards rinsed in spring wa ter. The same meal, steeped in hot wateE and mixed with an equal quan- tity of bran, makes a nutritious food for pigs and poultry.
The Arkansas advocate., 1832-10-10
PROPOSALS

FIN writing aud sealed, will be received E until Thursday, the 22d day of Noyem- Der next, (4 o'clock, F. II ] for furnishing and delivering to the Seneca Iadiahs, at their Agency, situated near the Neosha, orGrand river, about f60 miles northwest wardly from Fort Gibson, SIX MONTHS COMPLETE NATIONS: tine first de- livery to be made on the 9th day of Janua- ry next, 1883, and continued from time to time as shall be designated, mp 10 the 5th day of July following.
 The number of Senecas to be supported is 400, or whereabouts hence, upwards ef 72 600 ratiens will be required to meet the issues during the period above stated.
 The ration will consist of one and one- fourth pounds of fresh Beef and three fourths of quart of Corn to each person, and at the rate of four quarts of Salt for every one hundred persons. The Beef, Corn and Salt, comprising the ration, must be of good quality and delivered in good order.
 The delivery of Provisions will be made under the inspection of an Agent '; and ali risk and every expense attending the delivery and distribution thereof, must be borne by the contractor.
 The component parts of the ration, as
  from time to time, so as to make deliye- ries of one and one-foHrth pounds of fresh or three-fourtils of pound of salted Pork, instead of Beef; and one pound of wheat Flour, instead of Corn: So also may portion of the meat part of the ration be delivered in Cutie and Hogs, upon just es- inmates, on foot, provided such should be acceptable to the Indians; but in no case, must such changes of issues increase the cost of the ration first above designated, i, and to which bidders are referred in cal culating prices at which ,hey will be IF il- ling to furnish such for.
 Bonds will be required for the faithful fulflment of the contract, and persons ma king bids are requested to accompany them with satisfactory references as to their capacities to fura5sh.
 The privilege of rejecting bids deemed high, IS reserved.
 Bidders will please address their com munications as follows:
 :. Proposals to furnish Rations.
 To the principal Disbursing Agent, Indian Removal,
 Little Rock, 1T"
 And will attend at this place on the last day of rec eiving 'Proposals,' ,' (22d Noy.1 for the purpose of closing the contract.
 J. BROWN. Capt U. s. .4rMy. Little Rock, A. r. Sept. ', 1892 S.-The distance from the upper set dement's of WashingtoH county, 4. T. and the south-western settlements of the State of Missouri, from the Agency above na- med, IS about 50 miles, and where supplies of Beef and Corn are 10 be found in great abundance the route from thence, lead ing 10 the new Seneca country, is over high dry ground, so that at all seasons, and without difficulty, the same can be passed with heavily loaded wagons. Salt can be obtained at the grand Saline, and from thence transported, either by land or water-the former( land distance) is about 50 miles, the latter descending the Grand river) Is about 100 miles. The country throughout affords excellent range for Stock.
The Arkansas advocate., 1832-10-10

prompted by instinct; or when it is. practicable, the boughs or branches of resinous trees, as the pine and hem lock, may be given to the flock in lim- ited quantities. Roots of any edible kind, will also be highly serviceable.- As preventive in future, ] advise sheep-farmers to raise and lay in, a good stock of ruta baga or other tur- nips, which are not only the healthiest, but cheapest food for the winter con- sumption of sheep. B.
 .March 1, 1882.
The Arkansas advocate., 1832-10-10
Runaway Negro.

m9 A runaway Negro, who calls
 Jhimself a freeman, and passes xrk by the name of William Fulsom,
 was taken up on the 5th inst. az1esazzS@ and committed to jail. He is a small black man, about feet 8 inches high, slender made, with scar on the left side of his chin, IS very quick spoken, appears to he hetweea 90 and 35 years age had on when he was taken up, a pair og yellow linsey pantaioons, nearly new, and a common white domestic shirt; ]; he had also in his possession a Gamet cloak, about half worn, and rife gun Said Negro says he IS free man, and states that his free papers are in the GUS tom-house in New Orleans. that he was some time on board of ship, and that he Is lately from Mobile, came from there to Natohez, got OF board of steamboat, and came up above the mouth Of Ark ansas river, where Ire took land for the purpose of going 10 Ohio to see some relations.
 The owner of said Negro is requested 10 come onward, prove bIs property. pay charges, and take him away, or he will be dealt with according to the laws of this Territory.
 VIM. K1NKEAD, sAerF
 and .Talor Jefferson county, \ r.
 Pine Bluff. Aug. .l3, 1892. % I3w rPrinter'7 fee e19 G7l
The Arkansas advocate., 1832-10-10
GOODS,
Suitable for the Arkansas and River traC WITH 4 FULL SUPPLY OF
 BOAT STORES.

for the rkansas and River trade,
 WITH FULL SUPPLY OF
 BOAT STORES.
 They will keep in operation regular line of s5team-boa;s from New-Orleaas to Cantonment Gibson, and will forward all Goods freighted on their boats, free Q, storage at the Mouth of White river, and forward the same with despatch. Mer- chants and others, wishing any articles in their line ofbusiness, by sending an order, accompanied with the cash, will have the same furnished at cost and freight, when shipped on their boats.
 They have now two Boats, (the Rein deer and yolanD and are making arrange ments for large Boat, to ply between New Orleans and the Rock, which will ga.d great facilities 10 Merchants ship ping by their line of boats.
 WILLIAM MONTGOMERY,
 CHARLES KELLY,
 DAVID MILLER,
 JOHN RINGGOLD.
 July IS 15 If
The Arkansas advocate., 1832-10-10
PROPOSALS FOR BEEF

TWO sets of proposals will be recelyes
 until Thursday, the 22d day of No- vember, 1S32, s o'clock, P M for furnish. ing and delivering at the several issuins depots in the New Choetaw Country, Wess of the Territory of Arkansas, the follow ing Indian NATIONS, or the meat part of said Rations, and as follows, viz
 One set of proposals to furnish and del;v. l CT at the depot, near Fort Towson, Res river and at such other places Enot es cecding three) as shall be deslgnated by the Receiving Agent, neither of whis6,a be more than 50 miles from the Fort ahosa 1 named.
The Arkansas advocate., 1832-10-10
From the New York Farmer. DISE.aSES OF SHEEP.

l hear compisints of great mortality among sheep, particularly among those which are in the best condition, and late dropped lambs of last year, with out satisfactory cause being assigned for such mortality. lbeg leave, therefore, to suggest the cause, and to recommend remedy for the evil.
 The winter has been uncommonly se- were, the ground almost constantly CO., yered with snow, and sheep have, con. been precluded their ordi- nary exercise, their usual supply of green food, and debarred also from access to the ground. They are much in the condition of a ships crew, who have subsisted, in long voyage, who'll ly upon salted provisions. I will not say that earths constitute }ood for sheep; yet am satisfied, that, in the absence, atleast Of green food, ii long wif'ter,they are essential to their health. l will not attempt to explain their physi- cal effects; but it is evident they take them in. .inconsiaerable quantities, from the analysis of their dung, by kirwan. who found in lO5 parts, 37 parts lime sand and clay. while COW dung cave but l3, and horse dung l6.
 l am told on credible authority. that a gentleman. who was losing his sheen. without apparent cause, had occasion to use some clay about his house in the winter, and observing that his sickly flock ate it with avidity, he caused a load to be placed in their yard, much of which was devoured, and his sheel speedily recovered.
 As c,.re, therefore, would fccom- nend clay to be placed in the sheep syar7i. wi'ii:i' can, at worst, Sio 70 harm. SIS the animals will not cat 1t unless