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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-10-30

ions ofMrs. Phelps "Lectures on Natural
Philosophy, "--are "Malter and its mechan-
ical Properties, "-"The Mechanic Pow
ers, =" Hydrosta ties, y "Pneumaiies, p
acoustics, '-"Optics,' --"EIeclricily and
Magnetism" and "Cee ,tial Mechanics, or
Astronomy" We subion one or two ex-
tracts as specimens Of the style and OF the
happy manner in which she presents the
aiiinilies between sciecce and religion. In
the chapter on "Winds," at the cloth page,
she says, "who that contemplaes the
beautiful provisions OF Nature, can doubt
that Nature herselris under the control of
wise and good Director? How many
facts Of science reveal TO us, that the whole
Creation is but chain Of infinite and har-
monious relations, the one depending upon
and influencing anOher,-and all upheld
by one governing and changcless mind
How often in the moral government OF God
do peace and consolation, Ike the sea-
breeze which is produced by the scorching
rays of the sun, accompany those very al
flctions that threaten TO overcome human
nature, and beautifully balanced, are bolf
moral and physcol relations"
Again, at the 202nd page.-"The eve
by turns microscope and telescope, is a
daplcd to the purpose of viewing thing
near, or of extending its field Of vision, Il
far distant objects. On examining th
structure orhe eye, we find it a beautiful
optical instrument, made in strict confer
NIFTY 10 laws Of science, and perfectly fue
TO be acted upon by light, so as TO form a
5 image Of the object from which light is re
flected. Was the Artist who formed th
) instrument, ignorant OF the effects to b
produced? Or did the instrument itsel
start into existence, the offspring Of a bin
: and lorluitous chance I'VE may n,
: now pursues these speculltions but col
must be the heart Of that youth, who
studying these subjects, sees nothing bC
yond the mere enuncation or iluslratio
k Of scientific truths, and whose deyout nffct
7 lions are not animated, al his understand
= ing becomes enlightened"
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For the Mnlchman and Journal.

"The Wings have chaioed Clark up"-Mar-
tin Flint.
They may be glad of your services, and may
freely use you as cats paw TO rake the
chestnuts out Of the fire. butii the chcstnuts are
Obtained you will not have the eating of them. "
--.Junius, in VI. Watchman, Aug. Sd, 1887.
In the Orange county convention at Mont
pelier, Oct 10, 1887, Hon. LEBBEUS EG.
ERTON nominated Gen. M ARTIN FLINT
for the office of sheriff of Orange County-pro.
ceedcd TO ballot and Gen. Martin Flint receiv-
ed ONE VOTE.
T'ANT I.
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CONNECTICUT.

II we can Judge from the recent town cleo
lions, this state is completely revolutionized.
This happy change was not brought abou. by
extraordinary, nor even the usual efforts Of the
Wings, ior in II number Of the towns where no
caucuses were held, the electors voted in mas 8
for a majority of the Wing candidates; no, it
is the result of serious reflection; the people
feel too, the oppression Of their misionunes aud
they have lost their confidence in those political
pilots who have brought them into difficulties
and distresses almost lnsupporable. The Lo-
CO locos are left nearly "alono in their glory
.Neiu Lond. Gag.
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II amlar Lectures on INaluTjl IDiiOSOPny,
for the use OF schools" BY Mrs. A.
II. Lincoln Phelps. Pages $50. F. j..
Huntington, New York,
a copy of this volume is upon our table
Instead of speaking of its merits in our own
language, we prefer 10 give the following no.
lice Of The work by Mrs. Sigourney, copied
from the Connecticut Observer:
A republic, whose safety depends on the
virtue and intelligence OF the people, can
never TOO highly appreciate those who pre-
pare useful, and acceptable books, for the
education of yonIh. In this most honora-
bic department, the writer Of the work be-
lore us, holds pre-. eminent rank. Those
OF her sex, who lead lives OF ease,-or only
find leisure amid household cares, for the
perusal OF light and desuIlory literature,
will be surprised at the energy with which
housketpcr, matron, and the mother OF
| little children, prepares Tor the press, vol
ume after volume,-no merely glitterlng
with lnse OF Imagination, hut weighty
with the gold of scientifick research. In
comparatively a short period, Mrs. Phelps
has presented the publick, with "Lectures
on Botany, "-"Lectures on Chemistry, -
"Female Student, "--besides her more sim
plfed works of Botany, Chemistry, and
Geology Tor Beginners. Some Of these
have passed through several editions, and
others have received the hattering suffrage
OF Republication in England. The volume
before us is not inferior 10 any from the
same accomplished pen. 1t is believed
that those who examine il thoroughly vii
be grotifed with its arrangement, illustra
ton, aud the pure and pious sentiment, in
ierspefsed throughout IFS contents. IL i
dedicated by the author, to her talented
sister, name OF whom our nation is justly
proud, and whose American History hu
gained distinction not pileh conferred on
female wrier,--that OF being prescribed a
a part oil the course OF study, in one Of on
principal Universities. The leading divis
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Emerson & RmsseII

HAVE on hand large and splendid assor:-
Il l. mcnt OF Cloths, Cassmors, and Vestings.
which they offer at q small advance from Bo,.
ton cost. Purchasers will find i, to their in
orest TO call before purchasing elsewhere as
they are determined to sell those articles cheap
er than their neighbors.
A TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT is
| connected with the Store, in which first rate
workmen are employed, and garments arc
made in the latest city styles.
October 2 1897 te
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Tbs constitution of the venerable hero Of
N. Orleans was worn out by his indefatl =
gable discharge of his duty as President
Portland Coruicr.
What pity that a man should break
down his own constitution in breaking
down the constitution of his country =
Louisville Journal.
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NEW GOODS,
CHEAPER THAN EVER.

CHEAPER THAN EVER.
CHARLES LYMAN would inform his
~ friends and all those who consult theirin-
terest in purchasing Goods, that he has pre-
pared himself with large and carefully selec-
ted assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, to
meet their demands, which he will sell for cash
or approved credit " leetle' cheaper than any
Of his neighbors. lie now offers as part Of
his sploadid assortment,
so pieces Of BROAD CLOTHS and CAS-
SIMERES, Of every color and quality.
100 do New CALICOES, of the latest
styles and best colors.
SO do II MERINOS, of every shade and
texture; Brown, Blue, and Black CAM
LET'S, for Gontlcmens Coaks and Wrap
pcrs; Heavy LION SKIN, for Overcoas
Highland and Merno SHAWLS; Alpines
Black and Colored Silk Velvets Dark ant
Rich VESTINGS, and in fact every article
necessary for Fall and Winter trade.
He would invite all those who are DESTROYS
OF purchasing Goods at prices which canno
fail to suit, to give him call.
Montpelier, Oct. 10, 1887 II
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Notice.

FENIlE subscriber having been appointed
n guardian TO Mr. John Parker of Montpe-
lier, ar idiot and insane person, gives notice
that no contract made with said Parker will be
approved, and requests that ali persons having
claims against said Parker, will present the
same 10 the subscriber as soon as may be, that
arrangements may be made for settling the
same, so far as the property Of said Parker
will extend.
ALFRED PITKIN, Guardian.
September 25, 1887. 1G
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T'ANT l..

The loco focos are shaking their shoes. Phil
Gazette.
How dare the loco focos so far violate the
fundamental articles Of their creed as 10 wear
shoes ?-Preutice.
Our Government is destroying every thing
Yermonl Statesman.
EXCEPT the Florida Indians.-PrsHticc.
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OHIO RENOLMTIONiZED.

Great VIII triumph orer Geri7Jmandering
A Wig Gouernor-a Wig Senate II Wing
House of assembly.
We have watched the returns from this state
with Great ANXIETY. because il was especially
csr,unandered bya Van Buren, Legislature, for
The nnrno,e of oioctinC Van Buren, Senators,
and Of ousiinr Thomas Ewing from the U. S.
senate. The people have now turned even
the rerrymandered legislature into wing leg
stature, and The State Is completely revolution
zro, ,,7,::
VI lllG tlC'HtHi'uS s@I-O W. NV W H'So !"
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A GARD! 10 the ladies {!

MONTPELIER SEPT. 80, 1887.
n & l.. l.. LAMB, at the New Store
~. have received their Fall Stock of Rich,
Scarce and Desirable DRY GOODS, en-
bracng the greatest variety, aud the best styles
they have ever had the pleasure of Offering
their friends. Among their new stock may be
found Super white, rcd and black, plain and
fg'd MERINO SHAWLS; Highland do.
(some new styles;) rich black, blue black and
color'd DRESS Silks splendid polieso
SATlNS; fine black, blue black and fancy
cuor'd ALPlNES; co'or'd Grape CAMB-
LET'S; Parametta Cloths; Worsted Dam
asks; Thibet Cloths; French Mercnos; rich
Gro de Royal Silks; splendid French Prints
Ginghams; Cashmere Silk Sewing Silks +;
Grape, RrOcade, Thbet and other style
Shawls andHdkis; Silk, Cotton, Lisle thread,
Worsted and Col HOSlERY kid, silk, open
work, and Wrt GLOVES; Linen Cambrick;
linen and silk Hdkfs; fine Swiss, Null, Book
and Cambrick MUSLlNS; Jaconnett and
Common, plain and fig'd Cambricks; Black
and While Blond and Bob't Laces: Rich Gar.
niture and Cap Ribbons; Belt do; Black lace;
Barage and Boud Wells; Splendid Cravats ;
Blond Lace Cravats, Manlles; Lace and
Collars Velvet and Chenealle Trimming
Grape de Lyons, superb Thread, Bob, Cam,
brick and Blond EDGINGS lin great vareiy;)
Mcrino Cushmeres "a new arlicleG Super
Thread, Bob't and Cambrick NSERTlNGS;
Bob't and Blond QUILLINGS; Wreaths
Wo-sted and mixed Cotton Knitting Yam;
Tambour Floss, good Thread, sc. together
with lots more of pretty things which We
have not time nor disposition TO enumerate, all
which we are disposed 10 sell for cash, on
terms corresponding with tie times.
| tEySGive us q call.
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It has been forbidden in Lombardy, under
the severest penalties, to speak of the govern
ment. We suppose that then government,
like ours, is not lit to be talked about.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-10-30
Carpetirag and hSlsgs.
CHARLES LYMAN

HAS received large and prime lot of Car
l. l. petng, Of new styles and patterns, bought
this Fall, which he will sell at low prices for
Cash.
Oct. 6, 1887. 16
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Wing majority thus far Il two Wing
senatorial and five Wing rep esenialvo dis
tricts 10 be heard from, which will probably
swell the majority 10 Ia. This is decisive, and
Senator Allen will probably find himself cor
nerel. We understand that Mr. Morris dc
clarcd at Washington, few days since, that
he should resign, if he Wings carried the state.
N'eios The proclamation Of Martin Van
Buren,, calling the late special session of Con-
gross, is a copy, word for wor d, date, excepted,
Of tho proclamation Of Jefferson, issued in July
1907.
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Roots and Shoes.

MEMS Thick and THIN Boots; Boys do ;
1Vl India Rubber Overshoes Gcntlemens
Pumps; Ladies Paris Kid Slips, Walking
Shoes, Walking Slips, &c. for sale on the best
terms by CHARLES LYMAN.
Oct. 10, 1887. 16
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New FAIL ayNNNs.

3OHN s. CHAS. SPALDING have inst
e3 received a large supply of FALL GOODS
which they will sell cheap FOR pay
Montpelier, Sept. 80, 1887
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Fashionable ROpmefs.

GUUTH WIUk, SIBLlY & DAVIS would
- respectfully inform the public, more par
ticnlorIy the Ladies that they have on hand
Hollow, Montpelier, STRAW and TUSCAN
BONNETTS of the latest city STYLE.
Viz.Dunstublo, Grecian and Cottage patterns,
some extra.
Leghorn Braid " I"
Lace and common Tuscan "
Chain and common Twinng
Misses and chiIdren's, of various kinds,
Bonnetis made to order at short notice.
Dealers in the article arc invited to call.
Montpelier, April i, 1887. sgtf
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" IMPROVE THE TINE"
W.. r.. GOODS CgssI groceries,

~ & L. L. LAMB, are opening fresh and
~ prime LOT of West India Goods and Gro
ceries, which they will sell as cheap, yes cheap
err than their ncighbors
Montpelier, Oct. 5, 1887. 16
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PENNSYLVANIA ELECTIONS.

Tabular statement OF the result of the e.
lections Of members OF the House of Rep
resenlaives, in 1886, with those, so far as
ascertained of the recent election
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ISRAEL Cutting.
JEaeGg e7gECs2.LceE.

ut THE OLD STAND on MAIN ST.
VESEII3 subscribers have formed a CO. partner
Il ship in the Meat Provision Business, and
take this opportunity TO say to their old friends
that they have not forgotten their former pat
ronage and while they remember it with
gratitude, they ask for further demonstrations
of the good wishes of all, by the renewal ard
continuance of the same kind of friendship
and assistance. A good assortment, of the
best quality, will be kept on hand for those
who wish 10 buy meat. Beef and Pork put up
in the best order for family use. Those at a
distance who wish to purchase, will do well
to call.
Cash paid for Sheep and Lambs Pelts.
ALFRED PITKIN,
ORlN PITKlN.
Village of Montpelier,
Sept. 81, 1887.
n. B. 1t is taken for granted that all those
who have unsettled accounts with o. Pitkin,
will call and settle, and forget that his cred
itors are pushing with both hands for remitan-
ces. Lumber demands DIE must be paid,
Or lG:Gw
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CO-partnership Formed =.

WALBRIDGE ( PEARCE
SNWOULD give notice that they have taken
wv Mr. Ira S. Dwinnel into company, and
will continue the mercantile business at their
old stand at East Calais, under the name Of
Walbrdge, Poarcc 6. Co.
JOHN WALBRIDGE,
ALONZO PEARCE,
IRA S. DWINNELL.
East Calais, Sept LIST, 1887.
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NASEI paid Tor Sheep and Lambs Pelts, by
~ SILAS BURBANK, Jr.
Oct 6, 1887, 16
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AT THE OLD CHEAP STORE y! /
vENHE subscriber, having heretofore offer ,
n ed to sell Goods, cheaper than the
cheapest, and judging from a clear con-
science in the matter, as well as from a
large increase of custom, that the public
have realized the lulfllmento this promise,
he has ventured, on the prospect of the
continuance Of the iavers of old customers,
and with the hopes Of gaining new ones,
To make an unusual large addition to his
former stock /; and he now offers for sale u
complete assortment Of Fall and Winter
GOODS, OF the best quality, and as low
as can be afforded at any other place in this
part of the country.
As a specimen Of prices, see the follow
ing: LIST quality ofs Sheeiing 10 to IS
1-2c per yd.; Good Shifting l-2c; Cotton
warp, No. 10 $50 pr Id. and other Nos. in
proportion to cost; Cotton Batting Is to l5;
LIST quail. Young HySon Tea so; % do.
AZ to As; lst quail. Of Sonchong SO; Sal
eratus 0; Sallpelre Ii; Cassa 81; Cloves
80; Allspice 10; Ginger -; Pepper 10.
Tobacco 10 TO %; LIST quail. inch spikes
8; Do. Nails s; Fair Dol.
Broadclohs and Prints OF every descrip
ton, and all articles exceeding ten cts. pr
ID. will be sold lower than can be bought at
any other store with 25 miles OF here
This is saying good deal 10 be sure-but
it shall be made good NO MISTAKE!
Ladies and Gentlemen, call and see for
yourselves, where you will find the man al
home, and ready to attend to your com
mands.
Us-All favors gratefully acknowledged,
and all orders correctly and promptly at
tended TO.
ISRAEL CUTTING.
Cabot, September sth, 1887.
P. S.-A' i; is fact, that have been
the means of cheapenlng goods in this vi
cniiy, it is hoped, that should any one sci
up goods for sale hereabouts and sell a few
articles as low as NOW offer to, that my
old customers will not leave me to go where
they can do but little or no better than
can do by them. |. C.,
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VEAT Il the Undersigned have this day form
w ed a copartnership, under the firm Of
BANCROFT s. RIKER, and bought the
whole stock in trade of SILVER, PIERCE &
CO., and will continue the wholesale and re-
tail Grocery and West India Goods business
at the old stand, in "Spalding's Building,'
where nay at all times be found general as
sortment of choice Liquors, Teas, Sugars,
Iron, Nails, Glass, Salt, Paints, Oils, Snuff,
Tobacco, &c. &C., all of which will be sold on
as reasonable terms as at any other Store in
this vicinity. A
CARLOS BANCROFT,
GEO. p. RIKER.
N. 3. The customers of Silver, Pierce &
Co. are respectfully invited TO call.
B. g. r.
Montpelier June l, 1887. 97:tf
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En- cvsoas 6. EPgfssegK

A RE at homo again, with splendid assorl-
n ment of new FALL AND WINTER
GOODS. Among them may be found
doz HIG HLAND and CASHMERE
SHAWLS, OF every variety Of qualities and
styles, prices from 81, so 10 5000; / doz. Su-
per6ne CASHMERE SHAWLS; / doz.
Splendid CHINEELE do, together with a
large assortment of Red, Black, and White
Merino Shawls and Hdks., very low 6 pie
ces New Style FRENCH PRINTSi 10 do
ZINES; do Figured LA VANVALIER,
a beautiful article for Winter Dresses . doz.
very neat CAPES and COLLARS, new style A.;
piece more of that rich Blue Black POULT
DE SOLE BLACK SILK EDGlNG; Beau.
tfuI Linen Cambria Hdkts; Hem. Such. and
Bord. very fine Linen Cambric Farinos, Su-
peror Cologne, &c. sc. and every other article
usually found in Dry Goods Store. l6
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Pow der.
s7EEigltary Goods.

TUST received from New York, by i. Il.
j RIKER, State Street, opposite the Bank,
Military Goods, which he offers cheap for cash'
May ~, 1887. %
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NEW GOODS

cash paid for grain. S. BURBANK Jr.
~ Sent 26
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"FamiIar Lectures on Natural Philosophy
for the use OF schools" BY Mrs. A
II. Lincoln Phelps. Pages $50. f. j
Huntington, New York.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-10-30
: .EPsa.St EiEa,8I1

OTTER, Seal, Nutra, Muskrat, and Hair
~ Seal Caps and Capes Of all sizes COL
lars, Neck Tics, sc. for sale at the lowest
rates by CHARLES LYMAN.
Montpelier, Oct. 10, 1887. l6
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ENfhTa! Fish! Salt. &C.
EGEeCW Goods.

+ AIDES are invited to call and view En-.
| i erson & RusselPs assortment of Fancy
Goods.
May 90, 1887. 30
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Senate, Q o'clock, P. M.--Messrs. Eaton
and Foster, at their request were excused from
serng on the select committee to whom was
referred the report Of the committee of last ses-
sion 10 locate the shire of Franklin county, and
Messrs Ranney and Haywood were appointed
upon that committee.
Repeatedly MIR Hammond, Of bill for the
relief Of Sllas Il. Webster, in favour of its pas
sage Read third time, and after state
ment Of facts, the bill passed, BY Mr. Young,
ola bill deyotng the slate house TO legislative
purposes read third time and passed by
Mr Swift, Of the bill in relation 10 an act in
cooperating the Norwich University changin g
The annual meeting of the board OF trust read
a third time and passed. By Mr. Phelps OF
Windham, of bill relating 10 the levy of eE-
eCulons, in favor Of its passage read a third
time and passed. BY Mr. Smile, of The bill to
lay tax on lands in Wenlock, with propos-
ed amendment; laid on the table. BY MI
Miller, OF the bill declaring certain machinery
10 be fixtures, with proposal OF amendment
and the senate, as in com. Of the whole, consid-
cred tie proposed amendment, and on motion
Of Mr. Perpont, bill and amendment referred
10 committee on the judiciary BY MIR Smile
OF bill laying tax ON lands in Brunswick
passed.
Resoluiion-By Mr. Porter instructing th'
judiciary committee 10 inquire into the eXpedi
incy Of giving The county courts discretionary
power to extend the limits ofiail yards passed
Bills from the House To pay JedulhuI
LOOMS and others The sum mentioned. ReaC
Twice and referred to committee on claims Il
pay Moses King the sum Of 500 Th1ad taloe
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1837-03-11
Unriyalled Attraction!
$4,000 Net.
5000.
2 prizes of 10000 dollars!
4 IS 1000 'iollaas!
= 8: 20, ,GOO dollars!

II 10 DC drawn in The m0n:h Oi NarcH.
We lave never before had the opportu-
Mig OF LAYING before our patrons and
spondenls so many brilliant capitals
IN any one month as are row offered to
he paDic. TO be drawn in Tie month OF
March-a1.d we would particularly refer
10 those schemes of the 4lh. llth, 18th
an,l Goth. as wor,!,y Of especial attention.
To ensure supply. and preTens dissp.
point, lose 10 tine in addressing your or
r!crs 10
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-07-05

The Mount Vernon Farmer.-The fame
of General Washington as soldier and
statesman is universally known and highly
admired by all who appreciate talents,
worth, and love of country, but his charac-
ter as farmer was less known in his day,
and his memory in this respect is not ven.
erat ed according to its desert. Possessing
ample means and the most ardent love of
rural life, he was one of the first experiment
tai and practical farmers in Virginia. His
estate at Mt. Vernon, consisted of 10000
acres of land in one body, equal to about
Is square miles. 1t was divided into farms
of convenient size at the distance of 2,.3
and miles from his man "a house.
These farms he visited every day in pleas,
ant weather, and was constantly engaged
in making experiments for the Improvement
of agriculture. Some idea of the extent Of
his farming operations may be formed ofthe
following facts.--in 1857 he had 500 acres
in grass-sowed 600 bushels of oats-7OO
acres with wheat; and prepared as much
more for corn, barley, potatoes, beans, peas
&C., and $50 with turneps. His stock con-
sisted of 140 horses, 112 cows,2 35 working
oxen, heifers and steers, and 500 sheep.
He constantly employed $50 hands and
kept "a ploughs going during the whole
year. when the earth and the state Of the
weather would permit. In 1856, he slaugh-
tered $50 hogs, weighing 1880, for the use
of his family, besides provisions for his
NEGROES