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The Arkansas advocate., 1837-01-06

EDITED AND PUBLISHED BY ALBERT PIKE.
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-01-06

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The Arkansas advocate., 1837-01-06

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THE MULBERRY--DIFFERENT
SPECIES.

To THE EDITOR OF THE CuLTIvAroR-
SIR-Wnh your leave, avail myself of
the columns Of your widely circulated peri
odlcal, to communicate TO the silk culturlsts
of the country, some Information which ap.
pears to me to be of great importance to
them. | am one of those who firmly be
licve, that the culture OF silk in the United
States, is Of immense interest, regarded
either az national or individual concern,
and am rejolced to see that this conviction
has already taken root, and is daily extend
ing among the intelligent and patriotic cit
Zens, so as to ensure lis success.
1t is my purpose to speak in this commu
nication, of several species of the mulberry,
and of the qualities of their leaves as food
for the silk worm, and their resistance TO
the rigors of our northern winters.
The Menus ALBA, or white Italian, it is
certain, affords on excellent aliment for the
worm, and at the came time is capable of
enduring our severest cold weather. The
branches OF this tree are sometimes affected
by frosts, especially if the autumn is unfa
vorable, and the wood has not been matur.
ed; but generally speaking, it is as hardy
tree as the apple. The silk produced
from its leaves, is of a good quality, and
we'll reeled and manufactured, makes beau
tiful fabrics. five had no other species
Of the mulberry, we ought to DO satisfied
with this kind.
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ECONOMIES,

Hon. 10 s1ue OIL and candles Use sun
light two hours in the morning, and dis
pense with candles and lamps two hours
after 9, p M. The morning sunlight is
much cheaper and better than evening
lamp light.
Ho,v 10 saue expense in clothing. -pur-
chase that which is at once decent, and
the most durable and wear your gar
ments despite the frequent changes of fash.
ion, Till 1t becomes too defaced 10 appear
decent then turn it and wear it hence.
forth as long as it protects the body. A
blue coat is as warm after fashion requires
a green one, as it ever was A red shawl
in fashion to day, is as comfortable az q
black one which fashions requires to-
morrow. A few years hence your fame
will not depend upon the style, color or
quality OF the broadcloth you wore in
1887
Ho,o TO saye time Have place for every
thing, and when you have done using il.
return il to It's place. This will save you
much time in hunting after aticles which
are thrown caressly aside, and lie you
know not where.
HOt0 10 Sdce expenses IN TdrcHing'-
Cultivate the bump of nhablliveness 4; and
you want to 90 mile or two, walk "a.
Their than hire an ablsment at the live.
ry stable, This will be for the health OF
your body, as well as security OF your
purse from languishment.
Ho,o to sane in lite matters.-Procur z
Book and keep an exact account of all your
expenditures. At the expiration Of three
months, review the account and see hov
much YOU have expended in four penny an
nine penny temes which you could has
done without as well as not. Then see
it that each ensuing quarter shall be min
lust those things. In many cases the
urerate would be found more consldera
than you be aware of, unless you a
such an account.
Ho,c to saue your property, " yourh o,
should be consumed By fire. Get !. lns ~,
No one is entitled to much charity an er
suffers loss, ifhe neg ecls so easy % eth
OF securing himself,
Io,o 10 ieaue your family a sub stan
If you should be takeen a,oay.-Goty our
insured, for such sum as would pll
them in comfortable circumstance Z sfi
your decease. - Banner
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BUTTON CORN.
NORTHAMPTON, Jan. 10. I83

NORTHAMPTON, Jan. l8, 1887.
Judge Buei-Dear Sir-The following
is the method Of culture, and result OF the
seed corn purchased of you last autumn,
which, if you think proper, you are at
liberty to give place in the Cultivator.-
The variety is the twelve rowed early Dut
ton, or Buel corn, and is the best with
which | am acquainted, particularly for
ATTITUDES north of 400. On account of it's
early maturity, which is, should say, two
weeks earlier than the common or eight
rowed kind. Out Of Several acres of the
latter, planted the last season, had not a
bushel of sound corn, 1t being destroyed by
the early frosts, while the Dutton was ri.
pened and harvested on the Goth Septem.
Der, and did not give more than two per
cent of soft corn. In the preparation of,
the method of culture, &c. | pursued the
course frequently recommended by you
but was, through the whole process, ex-
ceedlngly annoyed in contendng with old
prejudlces and practises Of laborers and
others, who often rebeled, and were dis
posed to place themselves conservators
over me, in spite of all resistance on my
part. IL their prophecies were to prove
trne, my corn would have been seven times
blasted. Grave doubts were expressed as
to the advantage of the roller, and in the
preparation Of the seed "whoever heard
of rolling corn in hot tar' 1t will be seal
ded, ruined, and never come up" 1t all
came up however, and why! Because, be
ing OF the early variety, it was we'll ripen.
ed the preceding backward season, the re-
verse of which was much complained Of in
the common kind. Then, again, at was
too thick depend upon it, sir, when you
come to look for ears, you will find nothing
but stalks; two feet and a half! four
stalks in hill! /! it is entirely too much
it will cover the ground and you will &c,
nothing" As to smooth hoeing, or with
out hills, it was thing they had "strong
doubts about" The cultivator, howeve,
was allowed to DO a"grand thing" anc
clean wedding presented no objections
we're of course was long respite, and
h as allowed quietly TO enjoy the pleasan
anticipation Of good crop. 1t so hap,
pencd that my corn was no. hid in cor
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TWe believe the circulation OF few
thousand copies of that simple vet thrilling
composition, "The Deserted Wife" by DR..
Percival. would be productive of as much
or more benefit than As many thousand TEN
perance tracts. Who could resist such
natural and touching eloqnence as this I?
Are there any who can read and under.
stand, whose feelings are dead 10 such pic
tures--who have neither the head to COM
prehend nor the heart to appreciate such
appeals to the finest sensbilties ?-PlaHs.
burgh Republican.
"IIe comes mott have watched the sun 60 down,
But yet he comes no-once it was not so.
He thinks not how these bitter tears do flow
The while he holds his revel in the town.
Yet he will come and chide, and shall weep h;
And he will wake my infant from his sleep,
To blend its feeble waiIing with my tears.
o! how love a mothers watch to keep
Over those sleeping eyes, that smile which cheers
My heart, though sunk in sorrow, fix'd and deep.
I had husband once, who lovd memo
lie eyer wears frown upon his brow,
And feeds his passion on wanton's lip,
As bees, from laurel flowers poison sip;
But yet cannot hate. o! there were hours,
When could hang forever on his eye,
And time who stole with silent sw'llness by,
Srewed, as he hurried on, his path with nowr's
loved him then-he ov'd me too-my heart
Still finds its fondness kinde, If he smile;
The memory of his love will ne'er depart;
And though he often sting me with dart,
Venom'd and barbd and waste upon the vile
Caresses which his babe and mine should share
Though he should spurn me, will calmly bea
His madness-and, should sickness come, and la
Its paraIyzing hand upon him, then
would with Kindness all my wrongs repay:
Until The penitent should weep and say.
How injured and how faithful had been"
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YOURS very Respectfully,
II. &. BOWERS.

The Beet Sugar business will receive
generous impulse from the bounty of three
cents per pound for five years, offered by
theact which has just passed our legisla
ture. 1t will enable the Northampton
Company to pay well for the bcets and
thus generously compensate the farmers.
This company, by the way, will commence
operations early in May, or sooner, if Mr.
Isnard returns from France. A suitable
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location for the factory will be found
bui dings erected end the machinery put in,
10 season to use the beet crop of this au.
tumn. The difficulty will probably be,
in not obtaining enough Of the raw materi-
al this fail for their immediate consumption.
Northampton Cour.
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THE STRANGER AND HIS FRIEND,

BYJAMEs MONTGOMERY, ESQ.
Matt. XIV. $40.
A poor wayfaring man Of grief
Hath often crossed me on my way,
Who sued so humby for relief
That l could never answer nay;
had not power to ask his name,
Whether lie went, or whence he came,
Yet there was something in his eve
THAT won my love-l know not why.
Once when my scanty meal was spread,
He eneer'd-not word he spake
Just perishing from want of bread
gave him all /; he blessed it, brake,
And ate, hut gave me part again
Mine was an angels portion then,
And while | fed with eager haste,
The crust was mama TO my taste.
I sped him where fountain burst
Clear from the rock, his strength was gone
The needless water mocke'd his thirst.
He heard it, saw it hurrying on.
! ran and raised the sufferer up.
Thrice from the ssiream he drain'd my cup.
Dipt, and returned il running DER,
drank, and never thurs,ed more.
'rwas night. the floods were out, it blew
n WiHIcV
heard his voice abroad, and flew
TO bid him welcome TO my roof;
I warmed, clo,h'd I cheer'd my guest,
I laid him on my couch 10 rest,
Then made the earth my bed, and seem'd
In Eden's garden while dream'd;
Sptrit, wounded, beaten nigh to death,
found him by the highway side ).
Irous'd his pulse brought back his breath,
f2eviv'd his spirit, and supplied
Wine, oil, refreshment he was heal;
II had, myself, wound conceal'd,
But (room tina, hour forgot The smart,
And peace bound up my broken heart.
In prison saw him next condemn'd
To meet a traitors doom at morn
The tide Of lying lounges s'emmd,
And honor him, midst shame and scorn.
NV friendships utmost zeal TO try,
He ask'd If for him would die?
The flesh was weak, nv blood ran chill,
But the free spirit cried, '" | will"
Then in Il moment, to my view,
The stranger daried in disguise {;
The tokens in his hands knew;
My SAVIOUR stood before mine eyes
He spake, and my poor name he namd-
s'Of me thou hast not been asham'd;
These deeds sl,a i thy memorial be !;
Fear not, thou didst rhem unto me-"
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ner, but grew in an open field, was sub.
ject to the daily inspection of many pas
ser by, and | was much gratfied by the
frequent remark. "what fine piece Of
corn!" But when the harvesting came,
the objector says, "you have done wrong
in cutting IL up. It is better to top It," and
again, "you are to early, It will not harden"
The fact is, however, it got Thoroughly hard,
and brighter or better corn / never saw
it was cu the Goth September, husked and |
weighed the 10th November The piece |
of ground measured one acre and five and
a half reds, and yielded eight thousand
seven hundred and eleven and half pounds,
in the ear, (which, at rs lbs. the bushel,
allowed by the agricultural society," gave
one hundred twelve and half bushels to
the acre; also, four heavy two horse loads
for well cured corn stalks, worth more than
a ton Of the best hay.
PREpAR rIoN OF THE GROUND, MANURE, &c.
have fine lot, containing six acres,
lying east, and in full view from my house,
on which two or three years ago, com,
menced farming in miniature, on the rota-
ton system, that might judge Of the com.
parative profit Of good systematic culture,
10y some laughed at his book knowledge,)
compared with slovenly and parsmonlous
habit, too often persevered in, and am so
far much pleased with the result; it speaks
loud in favor Of good husbandry. | am
we'll satisfied, too, that you must feed your
land if you would be fed yourself. This
lot has for many years, (6fty or more, for
aught know been undlsturbed by the
plough, from the erroneous opinion that
good grass land should remain for the
scythe only. The soil is mostly warm
| sandy loan; some part of it, however, is
low and wet this l have overcome by
thorough draining. on this subject may
hereafter have something to say.)
prepared by deep ploughlng last fall, a
part of the above lot, carted and spread up
on it the 10th of May, 38 loads of long un.
fermented stable dung to the acre, making
five heaps to the load, dropped at five yards
distance each way; this, after being care,
fully spread, was passed over with heavy
roller, and afterwards well narrowed, plan
ted the 5th of May. and ashed as it made
It's appearance above ground.
/ ESTIMATE oE EXPENSES, &c.
Dr.-To ploughing with two yoke of
cattle, l2 days, at 50. 81 sc
Rolling and narrowing l.2 days.
single team, at 81. 8 CO
Seed corn, 0O
Preparing SEED with tar. &c. %
Planting, two days, at 81, coo
| Three hoeings, two days each, at
s., 6O(
Horse and man l-2 days, with
cultivator, at $3.50, 9 25
Cutting and binding two days, at
s., oC
Picking and huskng days, at 81, zoo
SO loads manure, at 81, SO 90
Carting and spreading, at Is cts, sc
S47 sc
| Deduct two thirds for the succee-
ding crops in the rotation, 81 81
| Is 8S
20 bushels ashes, at IL lie cents, 2 sc
Spreading one day, at 81, OF
Interest on land, valued at Sl50, 9O(
Sc 8!
Cr.-By GO l-2 bushels corn, at,
Sl,5O, 80 7!
so do. seed do. at
$1,000 100 OF
2 do. soft do. at so
| cts. 1o'
loads stalks, Is OF
2O9 Il
Deduct expenses, Sc -
Profit, Sl53 81
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FRONT, Sl53 80
| have not had experience enough to
know which is the most preferable, to
plough old sward land in the fall, and
spread the manure on the surface the fol-
lowing spring, or to spread the manure in
the spring before ploughng, and then turn
1t in. | think much may depend on the
season, in the first practice; if the season
should be dry, may not good deal be dis
sipated by the Winds and again, if it
should be wet, may not the roots reap
greater advantage than lay beneath the
turf will thank you for your views on
the subject.
Although I used my own teams, and hi
red my labor by the month, at 12 to Sl4,
yet in consequence Of rainy weather, bro
ken days, &C., think it but right to
charge the fair price of labor by the day,
both for man and team. In estimates OF
this kind, the labor is frequently charged
per day at the average of the price per
month, which makes quite a different re-
suit. The estimate of corn, at 81 SO, may
appear to many overrated, nevertheless it
is fact, that corn Of on inferior quality is
selling with US at that price.
Yours very respectfully,
II. q. BOWERS.
n. B. Since writing the above, it &C.
Cured to me that, although in the prepare.
ton Of seed corn, tar is Recommended
chiefly, as protection against birds. it may
also have another very important effect,
Thereby saving replanting IN consequence
Of wet weather,) in providing a coat. i'm.
pervous to the superintendent water, until
the sun shall, by its genial warmth, cause
the germ to disengage itself from it's con-
finement.
Morning herald., 1837-11-23

cals. The present incumbsnt Of course viii have the
precedence If he can be reelected, Calhoun will
then follow. The conservative portion of the cabi-
net, however, are in high hopes that the President
will be true TO the old democracy, and recommend
policy sustaining tho institutions of the country, as
Madison did, and not tending to destroy them.
EoUcHE.
Morning herald., 1837-11-23

CHEcK FouND.-Our cashier picked up yesterday
on the floor of the Chemical Bank, check for s35
drawn by JAS C. Smith Of the National Theatre in ia
vor of pretty Emma Wheatey, on the Manhattan
Bank This charming actress can have il by send
ing to this Office all safe.
Morning herald., 1837-11-23

AZ Miss Louisa Wallace Of Baltimore has Just re-
covered $4,000 of Dr. John Sappngon, for breach Of
marriage lie must have been more of a sap than
Doctor to promise pretty girl and then back out
He was rightly served.
Morning herald., 1837-11-23

Comedy OF he Tfmcs-- "A sketch Ira Two A G -.
DHAmArrs PrRsosx-Monsieur de la Feu-Fresch Dancing
Grampus Grpes-vesder Of Shnplaslers Sam Hll-Negro
Servant Of Gripes
AcT L-ScESE Libby in the Village Post OMce- Enter
Monsieur de Ia Ecu.
Mon. Blowing politely to the Postmaster Bon
jour salr, be you dc maue des postes, sair2
job lDrawlng the letters of the word Sir?
Mon Bowlng and scraping more politely than everl
BE you de maitrc des postcs, salr?
job [Speakng very leIsurclyl What name did you
sayl
Non [Thrusting his be. whiskered phz through the
aperture for the delivery Of letters and speaking very
loudl BE you sar, de mai,re des poses sar2
JOB [Speakng somewhat quickerl What name sir,
don't understand you?
Mon. speaking yet loudcrl Vat you be sar de
matre des postos, dem t-vat you call him vat vendrc
de lettaires sair,-ah, ee de, posman, de postman
saIr, you de postman sarf
JOB. [Speaking slowly Yes sir, am the postman,
or aore properly, tie postmaster,
Mon Ah, me will know if Won lettairc for me
sair7
JOB. wha, name sir
Mon. Me be Monsieur de la Feu, Professeur de
danse, sairl
Job. What name did you say7
Mon [Speaking very loud Monsieur de la Feu by
JOB. MONSIEUR who, did you sayl
Mon At the top Of his voice, announcing it mono-
syllabic Monsieur de la F-eu-den it you no under-
Jsb [Aside] Bless the man what a name. Mon
shur Foo Il extending his hand toward the pigeon
holes to examine that cant be his name perhaps
don't understand him-l'll ask again.
job. MONSIEUR Foo, II that be your name, I've no
letter for you; but probably don't understand You
your lingo sounds strangely 10 my ear. Jest write
your name a slip of paper.
Mon Much exasperatedl BY gar sair YOU must
be dem sirnpIe--you will no understand sar; by
gar, you insult me sair ! shall have de satisfaction
Dem me sair, you shall make Won EXPLANATION, eh
JOB. No insult intended sir-only misunderstood
ing-I don't comprehend your lingo
Mon All, you no understand me- de lingo-ah You
no parles vous Francas, eh Pardona moi sair-avec
la plasir sair. handing his card
JOB lTaks the card-reads and examines the letter
box Here sir, is letter to your address-for you
presume.
Mon. [Exhbiting many signs Of ioyl All, me sar,
much osliJa you-ah, vat be dc Poste-de prx ;-ab
vat you must have for de lettaire.
job The postage sir istwo bits.
Mon. Examining his pockei-book] Two vps, two
vips-ah, cheap-ver cheap.
JOB. You mistake sir, said the postage was two
bits, not two fps Two bits--in other words quar-.
ter Of dollar sir.
Mon Somewhat surprised vaiyo say sair, not two
vps Won quart Of dollar; by gar, not dem cheap
but me must have him I'll handing bank bill de
change you please sair.
Job have no change sir.
Mon. No change sair 2 You call de bill goot7
yob IT'S good sir, but change is very scarce Per.
haps You get it changed by stepping into some Of
the stores.
Monsieur departs TO get his bill changed
change sir" mo change air can give you goods,
Morning herald., 1837-11-23

REVOLUTION IS CANADA.-A revelation has broken
out in Montreal between the people and the British
Colonial government. A fight has taken plac.-
blood has been spit-and arrests frequent. That
country has begun civil war; the end OF which is not
vet
Morning herald., 1837-11-23
MORNING HERALD.
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER ss. 1897.

PuBlIc OPINIoS-Thc attacks of the Wall street
press have some effect. Yesterday recersd nine
feen subscriptions for our country paper, all paid IN
a9vance No wonder that our morals displease the
Wall street gang.
Morning herald., 1837-11-23

~ JAMES RIDDEN, l63 Broadway, makes the
prettest pocket books that you saw. Lases 70
and look at them. He is also jewellers morocco
case maker.
Morning herald., 1837-11-23

f1 A Hebrew asked me yesterday" where did
you get that Hebrew typel who set II up2"
"My printers" said |.
"Your printers mot possible"
ayes it is--my printers can read Hebrew as easy
as A c."
"Mcshah is come" said he, holding up both his
hands.
g-T Excellent Sammy Woodwork has realised
5000 by the Bowery Benefit. The proceeds of the
Morning herald., 1837-11-23

GI' The happy couple that were to be married to-
day in Trinity Church could not wat-so they go,
married last evening in Walker street. in the midst of
calm candle light and today they start TO spend the
happy honey moon in Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington.
Hail welded love mysterious power
Morning herald., 1837-11-23

II There is great talk of general legal reform in
the practices Of our courts Of chancery and law
How is ii 10 be donef
Morning herald., 1837-11-23


Come Shavers, come Sharpers, come Usu-ers all!
From the Five Poins-ffom Wsl's fsmsus street,
THIS day, Is race ter Monopoly's cup
The course is Bill Niblos retreat
Come come to the great Celebr ,tion,
Ar,stoeras, Cariis.s OF Spain
Come Lbery's foes and the rarruling tribe,
That govern Rhode Island and Maine
Rosinas invited her !, rem 10 bring
And The " innocent b,y'sn To come
welding high In the air the bateaet OF fame
To beat the Rogues March" on drum
whist Justice. though mock'd is still aodiac her scales
In tears, she stands on the Hall,
Aad at midnight's dsrk gloem in halo is seen,
command, that is let the scales fall"
A famed moral e per will make a rare speech,
Apout dfiytwo thousand and Bidd.
And oil the rag.barons W Il come, far and near
And ca h play shinplaster fiddle
ARabbi will resd long letter, purloind!
To Justify Moses and Co.
Theu shoulder his bag and will follow his trade
Crying, " buy my Egyptian Old Clio"
Americans, murdered at Dsrmoor will rise,
Their eaihsong and chorus will sing;
Then place al large crown ~ dry bones the head
or Charles the Americans King,
wig racers and riders are all Ia FIRE trim
Here's Faction, Miss Folly and CO
with ,bs riders that rode ernbarrassments course,
And spurred Up the hunters Of woe,
The closing will be an arch 10 the clouds
rriumphal-ns nse1ical-tal,
And ne +" caret.ccar gentleman viii cap the crown
As he stood on the Arstnalw wall
Morning herald., 1837-11-23

We annex letters from two of our Washington cor
respondents, Raynal" and Fouche, containing
most important information relative 10 the move
ments Of Mr. Van Buren, and his Cabinet. This IN
formation is of the highest importance to the CONNER
cial interest. coalition or union between Van Bu
rem and Calhoun VIII probably be formed on some new
currency system, in which the north and south can
unite Read and ponder.