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Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-09-27

your instructive Long-lsland Star, and i
may lead to greater advantage to the far
merS, and comfort to the lovers Of fruit.
have discovered. beyond a doubt, an anti
dose for the insects that destroy fruit trees
at the roots, which is cheap and simple, and
can be attended to by every farmer and gar.
dener, in the country, viz: make recess
around the trees, of sufficient depth to con:
tain from peck to half bushel Of wood
ashes, such as are used to make soap, then
fill the place with soft water, and when it is
nearly subsided haul on the loose earth, that
was removed to give place to the ashes.
This should be done between the 9th OF
May, and the 18th of Sept. in the several
States north of the Potomac, and those
States south Of that line, between the 9Th OF
April, and 18th of October, and must be re-
peated every year, until there is not trace
of an insect left. The ashes so deposited
will hold their virtue during the growing
season, and every rain will produce fresh
supply of liquid, which is certain death to
the bug or worm, that falls in contact with
it, and at the same time will be of great
benefit to the health and growth Of the tree.
With great respect &c.
II. II. d.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-09-27
DEMAND FOR SILK.
II. II. D..

We understand the demand for raw silk
is so great that the products Of foreign fila
lures arc selling at $3.50 a pound. The
advance in price in Europe is also quite, if
not unprecedented. Within short time
the price at Milan has advanced from "a
to 80 per cent. andthe finer qualities to 40;
and more advance is expected as the man.
ufactures of Lyons, Zurich and Germany
cannot procure stock in sufficient quanti-
ties to execute the orders they have alrea-
dy received from New York. Farmers,
therefore, need not be deferred from enga-
ging in its culture by fear of an overstock-
ed market, as it would now be one Of the
most desirable and profitable articles ofex-
portation. Culturist.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-09-27
Yours sincerely.
GERMAN HONESTY.

The facts stated in the article below by
Professor Stowe, respecting German hon.
esty, were communicated to the public by
the editor of the Lutheran Observer, some
seven years ago, in his published letters con-
corning Germany. Weare gratified 10 find
them reiterated and confirmed from so res.
pectable source.
Professor Stowe, in his address beforethe
"Emigrants' Friend" during the ann1ver-
sary of the college of professional teachers
in Cincinnati, October last, makes the follow
ing statement.
"The Germans are proverbially honest,
and some of their civil institutions are such
as could not exist except among an honest
people. In the city of Hamburg, for ex-
ample, taxes are never assessed on indlvld-
uals; but the officers announce The amount
per cent. on porperty which the expenses
Of the ;ity require, and then each citizen
goes on public day and deposites in the
public chest what property falls to his share.
No one knows how much another pays
there is no responsibility but that which is
furnished by each mans conscience and
sense of honour, and yet the whole amount
deposited never fails to bear the right pro.
portion TO the valuation of the city. frs
met with the statement in Madame de Stael's
Germany, but it seemed to me so incredible
that when DR.. Julius was here | asked him
if it was really a fact. He assured me that
he was himself native Of Hamburg, anc
had spent more than thirty years o(hls life
in that city, and the taxes were always as.
sessed and collected in this manner.
have also been told by an intelligent anc
trustworthy merchant from Bremen, tha
the same custom obtains there. How
would such a mode of taxation probably an
swer for Cincinnati or New York, or any
other of our large cities! | think no one
will deny that alberal infusion ofthis homely
ingredient into national character, would
materially improve it,"
"It is we'll known that Germans in th
country, in many instances at least, art
averse to learning the English language O
to having their children learn it. We once
inquired of Lutheran minister the groune
of this aversion. 1t is because, (said he,
they fear if their children learn the language
they will also learn the dishonesty and trick:
of the native American people. What
shame to u.s. But let the honest Germans
have their children furnished with goot
English education, mingling moral instruc
ton with the knowledge of letters, as tn
best shield from the communicating infu
ences ofthe dishonest and vicious"
Cross 4. Journal.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-09-27

four miles from Chester. counted fifteen
nests on one tree, and there were nearly as
many on several others. This rookery
however was small. compared with some
which | noticed afterwards. One in parti.
cular, must have consisted of two or three
hundred nests, extending for considerable
distance among the thick trees, and nearly
in right line. Thus the rook, in Great
Britain, seems to be almost domesticated !;
and it seems to be his special privilege, to
dwell among the rich and noble ofthe land.
Could | make the crow ofmy own country
understand my language, or could | speak
in theirs, l should certainly advise them to
change their name, forget their republican
origin, and emigrate in body, as soon as
possible.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-09-27
FEMALE INDUSTRY.

The following facts are not only credita.
bic to the female industry of the country,
but conclusively prove that female labor,
when judciously applied, receives its full
reward. Last summer venerable mat.
ron of Franklin county, P. seventy.six
years of age, with the aid of a girl, in five
weeks made and sold silk to the amount Of
$50, besides attending to the ordinary du-
ties other household. Two young ladies
in the same county, in about six weeks,
made silk sufficient for 400 skeins of sew
ing silk, which, at five cents 4 skein,
amounted to 5000. There are growing in
the town of Hebron in this State, eight
White mulberry trees from ten to twelve
years old, from which silk was made the
last summer by two young ladies of Mans.
field. They spent five or six weeks in
Hebron, and, after paying all expenses of
&c. carried home $50. Another young
lady in Mansfield made silk the last sum-
mer at the halves. She made and reeled
in nine weeks twenty pounds, worth at least
$3.50 pound. By this it will be seen
that her share amounted to S45, and that
she received $5 week for her labor.
We might 60 on and state facts of this
kind. ad minimum: but these are sufficient
to prove that female labor, when applied to
profitable objects, receives liberal remun.
eration.-Ibid.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-09-27
MARKET FOR COCOONS

The New England Silk Company, Bos-
ton, offer to purchase cocoons at the high
est market rate, and to contract for their
purchase to any amount. 1t is probable
the quantity of cocoons which will be made
the coming season, will exceed that of any
former year by at least fifty per cent, and,
the demand will, no doubt, be ten fold
greater than has ever been known in this
country. This will also continue to be the
case for the next quarter century.-lbid.
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CONSUMPTION OF SILK IN ENGLAND.

CONSUMPTION OF SILK IN ENGLAND.
The ratio in which the consumption of
silk increases in England is astonishing.
By late statement made in the House of
Commons by Mr.. John Parker, it appears
that the amount of silk consumed in 1888,
was 3,663,679 pounds; in 1884, 1922.
352 pounds; in 1885, 5,5OO,00O pounds,
being all increase of near 100000 during
the two last years. The production of silk
must increase in the same ratio or the
price will soon put it beyond the reach OF
all who do not happen to be possession of
princely fortunes. The poor and middlins
classes in this country will hence see the
expediency and necessity of relying upon
their own farms for silks wherewith to
clothe their wives and daughters.-l5id.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-09-27
NEW YORK.

Great increase Of the ralue Of Real Es-
tate.-We have obtained the following high
ly interesting article from an abstract of the
Assessors books, by which it will be seen
that the taxable real estate of the city OF
New York has reached over S226, 100000
an increase of 100000 over that of
last year. This sum was considered so low
that the Assessors raised it over 100000,
OOO-making it upwards of $780, 100000.
Notwithstanding the fire in the "Burnt Dis
trict," the value of properly in the first ward
is over S1O,OOO,OOO what it was last year;
second ward, $6,5OO,OO0; third, three and
a quarter; fourth one and a half; fifth, three
and half; sixth, three; seventh three and a
half; eighth, four and half; ninth, four;
tenth three; eleventh, ten; twelfth, nearly
forty; thirteenth, three; fourteenth, two and
IGffeenth, 6; 18th is taken offthe twelfth.
The growth ofthis city is truly unparalleled;
last year the real estate was valued at Sl44,-
OOO,OOO-this year at over s3OO,Ooo,OOO;
an increase, we believe, that cannot find a
parallel in the history of the world.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-09-27

The ST.. K1LDA MAN.-At a meeting
held in reference to the establishment of
schools in the highlands and islands of Scot.
land, DR.. M'Leod, formerly of Campsie,
now of Glasgow, related the following beau
tiful necdote:
"A highlander observed the reverend
doctor, 'can give and take joke like his
neighborS on most subjects, but there is one
subject on which he will not joke-I mean
his religion; here heis reserved and shy,
and this has led some, who come to them
from the land of strangers, to suppose that
they in fact have no religion. TO know
them you must be highlander. A friend
of mine happened to be in boat by which a
poor simpIe.hearted man from St. Kilda
was advancing for the first time i'll his life
from his native rock to visit the world; and
as he advanced towards the island of Null,
a world in itself in the estimation ofthe poor
St. Kilda man, the boatmen commenced
telling him the wonders he was soon to see.
They asked him about St. kilda; they
questioned him regarding all the peculiari-
ties of that wonderful place, and rallied him
not little on his ignorance of all those great
and magnifcentthings which were to be seen
in Null. He parred them off with great
GOODNESS and good humor; at length per.
son in the boat asked him ifhe ever heard
of God in St. Kilda Immediately he be-
came grave and collected.
To what land do you belong? said he,
describe it to me-
sI,' said the other, 'come from place
very different from your barren rock; |
COME from the land of flood and field, the
land of wheat and barley where nature
spreads her bounty in abundance and luxu.
rance before u.s.
is that said the St. Kilda man, the
kind land you come from? All, then you
may forget God; but in St. Kilda, man
never can. Elevated on his rock, sus.
pended over precipice, tossed on the wild
ocean, he never can forget his God-he
hangs continually on his ARM All were
silent in the boat, and not word more was
asked him regardingh his religion.
GLASGOW Courier.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-09-27

Lightning Rods.-Professor Fanshcr OF
Yale College, says I'm dry atmosphere
its influence extends to from 30t 40 feet.
In damp one from 20 to 25 feet. When
it rains profusey, from Is to 20 feet. From
this statement it will be obvious that con-
ductors should always be erected with ref
erence to the most waterv state of the al
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-09-27

The Joseph's Bank.-This splendid edi-
flee will be, when completed, one Of the
proudest specimens ofindividual enterprise
that ever graced our city. 1t is to be con-
structed wholly of beautiful sienite with iron
doors, shutters, sashes, steps, &c. Not a
particle of wood will enter into the construc-
ton OF any part of it. Its location IS on
Wall-street, fronting also on Exchange
place, opposite the site ofthe new Exchange.
Already the spacious vaults, the basement
and good portion of the second story are
completed, and materials enough on the
ground for the entire completion of the bull
ding. This, with the new Exchange will,
with a very few exceptions, complete the
restoration of the "burnt district" to state
far superior, in point Of elegance and con.
venience, as we'll as actual value, to what it
was previous to the Confagration in Decem-
ber ast.-N. Y. Erprsss.
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Yours, &c.

Garlic.--A writerin Philadelphia paper
states that when the fall fever ragged vlo-
lently in the neighborhood ola canal then IN
a state of progress, numbers of the work
men engaged on it eat plentifully OF Garlic
and wholly escaped, while those who ab-
stained from the use Of this article were Sc
verelv afflicted b, the dis9gder.-So. Ae.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-09-27

Remedy against Ants and Spiders.--Mr.
Clutterbuck, jun. of Watford, washed the
walls ofhis hot house with painters brush
dipped in solution made of four ounces of
corrosive sublimate in two gallons Of water;
and since that application, neither the red
spider against which the remedy was en-
ployed, nor ants have made their appear.
ance.-Dom. Ency.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-09-27
VOL. l. NO. 4G.
From the Liberia (Afica) Herald.

The things I do not like to see.-Mr.
Editor: | do not like see people standing
about the doors of the church, on the Sab.
bath, until nearly all the rest ofthe congre-
CATION have taken their seats. / do not
like see the congregation clap their hats on
their heads almost before they have left their
seats, and stride carelessly aud irreverently
out ofchurch, with their heads covered. |
do not like to see females, when going out
of church, stop to chat with others; block.
ing up the aises to the discomfort of tn
who wish to 90 out. | do not like to see a
preacher in the pulpit with white vest
and white pantaloons on. | do not like to
see person reading in church whilst the
preacher is preaching. l do not like to see
part of the congregation, in the time of
singing, stand with their backs TO the pulpit.
| do not like see any one in the congrega-
ton turn around, and stare one in the face,
when they hear one is coming into church.
| do not like to hear preachers, every time
they 60 to preach, apologizing for not hav-
luS tllt uOllCc Ill lluIC W ClloDlC thSii w w
their duty. A. b.
REBuKE.-The Norwich (Ct.) Aurora
relates curious anecdote, consisting OF the
following facts-A poorly dressed man en-.
tered one Of the churches ofthat city few
Sabbaths ago, when one ofthe congregation
directed him into the gallery for seat; a
moment after well dressed stranger enter
ed, and he was invited by the same individual
to seat of his pew on the broad asile. In a
few moments the services were commenced,
when the clergyman read from the I'd chap
ter of James--:For if there come into your
assembly man with gold ring, in goodly
apparel, and there come in apoor man IN
vile raiment; and ye have respect for him
that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto
him sit thou here in a gpod place, and say
to the poor, stand thou here, or sit here under
my footstool, &c.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-09-27

TO DESTROY WORMS ON TREES.
Gentlemen Please to give the follow.
mo remarks and observations aplace in
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-09-27
The BOOK.

The English rook exactly resembles our
crow, in size, in color, in cav! cav! and
in every other respect. He has the same
ietty gloss, and makes the same miserable
nest; but he is treated as far from his poor
prescribed relation in this country, as posi-.
bic. 1t is astonishing to see the hocks of
rocks, upon the wing and in the fields,
throughout the United Kingdom, and they
are very nearly as tame as our house pi-
geons. The reason seems to be, nobody
shoots them-nobody interferes with their
rearing their young, or annoys them in any
other way. They appear to live chiefly up.
on worms and other insects, and thus, |
have no doubt, render au important service
to the farmers ofthe country.
A rookery consists Of a great number of
nests, upon contiguous trees, in some park
or avenue, and very near the mansion itself.
The first saw, was in front Of Eaton Hall.
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1836-12-19

Superstition oj he Lapande1$,-We have been reading an entertaining account Of the Laplanders
 Their superstitions would he amusing were they ln- rocent Almost every house has a black cat, with
 which they convcrsc as with rational creature. To they Inpart their secrets, and probably never have cause to complain of their contdont. It IS consult cd with rcrard to tie most proper season for hunt inc and fishing and hy its advice are conducted all the important concerns of the family. Their GUS toms at tic burial of the dead are still painful ly rilicuous In one hand they put purse with some money to pay the porter at the gate of Para disc; in tic other, certificate signed by the priest
 directed to St. Peter, to witness that tho deceased WAS cood christian, ard deserved admission to he3ven At the head ol the coffin is placed pie lure of St. Nicholas, saint greatly reverenced Tn Iall parts of Russia, on account of his supposed friendship for the dead. They also Futinto the coffin some brandy, dried fish, and ven'son, that he may not starve by tie way. Alter tatiguing themselves with howng and gcstculatlons. they make several mocess;ors around the dead tody asking why he ;Ha0: ~hcther he had cen successful in hunting and fshn>r? whether e vas m want of food CT raj ment: In some j'I~e"s they put into the coffin an EXC. v:tr Hl1t ard steel the forAer to cut down
 such +i:;cha: aud bIlnle& ;3 might h@pfen to oe-
 r2ct hs wny; tie a1te;t" S':%c i'2 h, should ne
 .o m the dar, c,t,cr j.. hs passage, CT al the end
 it. This is thc %ceCuat oi an eye witness. lhe heayex of ti, LapiAnGcr con2H' IT. aE:ng largt Ihc.l ot t3in1ec' in sucking, an! drinking brandy
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1836-12-19
Written for the Advocate. THE TRAITOR.
[4T TALE OF THE REVOLUTION.

Them is something of tender sadness III the emo- lions with which we recall the days that are past The hand of Time seems to have mello"eu ule tints which shadow forh the pictures or oePaf'eu scenes. and those incidents which when present. we dee,nea to be trifing, assume hallowed character when bebeld through the vista of by-gone yeafs'- Tt is this feeling which leads us to VIC" every CIT <cur,,stance in the history of our iorefathers WILL ;n+e rest and when we shall have passed awayano- +ba, oeneraton will arisc to tread in our footsteps and look with curious eye on the deeos WHICH sha II have occupied and frightened our little span of ex;stence, It is this desire of being lmmoallz- ed in the memory of succeeding ages, which raised nnon the classic shores of Greece those lovely ten- n]es. and those groups of scuptured llte winch the hand of A. master genius had wrought: and It IS that feeling of reverential awe for the past when lea ds the onev traveller to tread with silent vene rati on those plains, and look with admiration on the rnins of departed greatness. The annals ol our beloved country excltc in us far different emotions We look abroad upon smiling fields and lovely val lies and silver streamsand delight ourselves thelr ab,1ndance But let us remember that It was not always tms A lonely wilderness once covered those very spots where our beautiful cities stand Ill their strength; those waters which are now swept by the gallant ships of tteproudes fleet in the unl- verse; were then seldom npplod even by an Indian canoe and that little lonely pilgrim band who left their country and the graves of their fathers that they might worship in peace their fathers God was the only seed of that vast population which has spranr up to bless one of the most favored portion of our land Let us not then in tie midst of ou Drcspevity lose ight Of the trials through which on F., tners Abored to establish the blessings witt which we2rc so highly favored, but let us rutle delight in awakening past remembrances of tha stormy period
 Which tried mems souls"
 IL was a fine afternoon in the last of November Of the year 'e5, that two young men mi sAt be seer DE C ny slowly along ill the nano" trail path w]llc led from the most western white settlement ,tlM0ug the nc1c: endi>c forest to the beautiful valley 0 the .3hosdonec It wos at this period tl.2t the dar clouds oi War began to ldwc- upon our country and 8 small devoted band had gutEercl themselvc togeder to assert their independence and to regain that freedom Which I1d been Wrestel from them b the high hndet. grasp of royalty. ~>:'e cf tn
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1836-12-19
For the Advocate. THE APPEALING. ,.
BY C. W.

Freemen. arise for the hours are fast waning; Time is now hast ming in rapid career; Nob1y come forward, your rig hts for regainlns- Bravely still meet them, for why should ye fear Hosts are arraying our cause to dlssever' But shall they enslave us3 never-oh never Years we have slumbered with tyranny galllnss- Bondsmen we ve been to the great and the hlgh' Slaverys dread mandate our Liberty enthralllng' Freemen, awake-our redemption draws nigh Remember the lnaxim-whater may appall, United we stand, but divided we fall
 Down to the dust they have ever compelled us' I'o grovrl aong-unheeded-un nown-
 While riches amassing they cen have denied us' Privilege which learning and study hath shown Arise, then arise-for why stand ye dreaming While the last ray of Libery's lamp is slea'nln. Enstford, Dec. 7, 1856.
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1836-12-19
TIVE ADVOCATE
p,suR1usHEp ON MONDAY OF EACH WEEK, BY
 VI. HOLBROOK.

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