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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-04-09
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PREV ENTlON or SMUT IN WHEAT.
The snrest mems used, on which the mos
most eminent writer's on agriculture agree, are
salt "n'i line. The ,,s,inI mode is to soak the
seed in brine, skim off the fi"a,ing k, rnals. and
after the seed il removed from the brine TO drain
to silt fresh quick lime Of pure qualify on the seed
us snon sufficiently drained.
TIL" authorities from which extracts nre mnde
and the mode used 10 prepare The wheat are
now offered.
A. Rnmh"nillrt the Royal farm in France, nj.
L'Abh" T'rer used lime alone and the success
is ;lins described Ivy him.
"Of all The Fror-ssrs have tried, I shall re.
por; only the most simple, and that which M.
pears To me to have had constantly The greates,
surress.
"F"r ten bushels Of wheat take q quarts Of
fresh quick lime Of rood guilty. an 63 quarts of
water; boil n part of this water, aud when il is
boiling sIrew il ON the lnIr-n lille cold water
will sop the eflcrve$pncr, sir it up with n stick
I'LL the lin" is 'liSSoIved turn il into IL vessel Ilat
will contain ih. wheat that that is ,rc,arrd. AMI
let II remain long enough to inpreg,ate the seed
sufficiently" This is done in different wnys
but he recommends the following: .TIrow The
seed INTO tii"se vessels that contain the lime wa.
ter, and leave it there "a hours, stirring il lirle.
aud taking off with skinner rl,r smu,ry and
bad grnins which swim. After that it is taken
out To dry
From the "Ba'h Paprrs,"a valuable agrirul
tnrnl work, ih,. following extracts are made.
sound seeds were taken from II snuitv car Of
wheat; and 'part were ria>e,! and soaked in
simple wn'er and o'her seeds of the snrnr
pie soaked in strong solution otsat and water
No difference appeared from the first coming up
I" The nIat,rity, except in the iiterng or the
putting ON ct mnny more s'alks. and in IiS, s.
i'll the hlllness Of The kernel. and the seeds That
were i'riied were more productive"
From n work entitled the Complete System,
Of m"ern Iiusbundry, by r. w. Dirkerson,
nj. D.
is much approved. 1t is also stated TIA, the
Use OF brine stirring the seed " heat into il, and
skmnIing of those that swim, is pure proven
tnrive.
For more than 80 years, III" writer Of Ibis ar
has prepared his se"d wheat with brine aud
lime, nnd has never had snn,tty wheat on his
farm. rher- is n little variation in the Use of
them. The pursued was to prepare II
strong hrinr.-pour in The wlIea, slow, and skim
off the kernels that swim, aud stir The " heat
Ill The Kernels 10 rise; then wenkrn the
or even 2 parts Of water one
of brine; and let the seed rr,,ain for l2 or Is
hourse. The seed then taken from IN"
brne-put in II heap. Oh the barn floor, and good
quick lime, slak .d for the purpose, was thrown
on the hemp, and lurnr,. with II shovel until
every grain was white wnh lime.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-04-09

TEST OF Coon FLOUR. Mr. John Babcork OF
LONDON, gives the following rule to ascertain the
quality Of -four.
Flour which i<pure & unauthorized, may he
known by your seizing handful briskly, aud
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-04-09

nPThr Ilrr..a aud SeuIimrl says, That
"S,rayiirout j. NOW used as u verb"
Certainly accord ng to Murray, 81 verb 10 q
wor.! which r,gnifir, to be. 10 do, ar tn suffer"
lie * found IL b. "a ,rfhuller, ha knew how 10
do the Treasury, rnD hc country WINS compel.
he'd 20 suG"r. lie n"H. proved himself an GeiiUe
transitire verb, potential mnod. imperfect Irn-e.
and governs the common noun rIl'.rreasur)--
Radioactive irHnsIii e verbs govern the object
ire CAUSE.-THE A'iaYt q JournIl
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-04-09

'Mnru, mn va Z . and play horse To- day:-
No, child, ynu NUS SAY 10 the hon~''. 'N"~
look here, tartn, IL wa dont lei the, Nv 20 h''i
earth tile n.easelcs--l know bis boy that's
got 'enI prIncr
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The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-08-17
CONSU Nj PTIO N!

nR. RELIES ASTHMATIC PILLS have, from
IL their extraordinary in giving instant relief
and in curing Colds, Coughs, Ashmas Difficulty OF
Breathing Wheeling, Tghtness Of the Chest Pain in the
Side Splitting of Blood, Chiness and Shiverings that
precede Fevers and Lung Complaints generally! become
after from every part of the country, account of the
astonishing which has attended their adnnistra-
ton in the above complaints, frequently curing the most
obstinate cases, and giving the most unexpected relief
after every other remedy has failed, and persons had
given themselves up in despair Of a cure!
They have been known to persons supposed to be
far gone in consumption and exhibiting all the appear
ance Of approaching dissolution.
And such have been the saluary effects OF these Pills,
even hopeless cases. far to mitigate the suerngs
of the patient evidently to proong life for days and
weeks, and give to it positive comfort they never ex-
pected to ENJOY.
The operation of the pills wonderful in easing resp
ration, quoting the cough and procuring comfortable
rest ..s
Common colds are frequently removed in few hours
o. although (says person speaking OF these Pls)
my wife has tried various medicines of the first celebrity
for Asthmatc difficulty, Tor affection Of the lungs
which at times was exceedingly distressing, combining
her to her house for days and Weeks together she finds
nothing gres her The ree which Relies Ahatic Pills do
easing her respration quieng her cough and giving
her comfortable rest" And this is the testimony OF hum
dreds or thousands The relief which aged people,
we'll as Others experience from the of these Pills,
truly astonishing and renders them invaluable to many
and fact, to sone essential auxiliary 10 lhei
comfort and almost 10 their existence!
&C. Physician informs the Proprietor that gentle
man in the country observed to him. he had reason to be
ieve the use of these Pills had been the of saving
his life. $3.50
Prce-whole boxes 80 Pills. 81; half do. IL Pill
so cents.
Prepared by Thompson Rdder Boston, and for sale a
TODD'S Drug Store.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-08-17
ELODOARDO FzOwARD'S
Improved Compound
FLUID EXTRACT OF S3R S.4P.1RILL.1,

FOR THE CURE OF
scrofula or Kings Evil Obstinate erupons ofthe
Chronic Rheumatism, skin,
Syphilitic and Mercuria Ucerous Sores
Diseases, Pains in the Bones,
White Swengs, General Debility.
And all diseases requiring the aid Of Alternative medicines
This Extract is prepared from an improved formula
sanctioned by scientific Physicians and PharmaceutlSts and
is decidedly one OF the most active, ecacioas and con-
venlent preparations in use.
Mercury is added only when regularly prescribed 80
1t should be used, where circumstances will admit
under the guidance and direction of physician.
Carefully prepared and sold only tiny Pharmacy
FLODOARDO HOWARD.
Also for sale at most of the Drug Stores in Washineo
City Baltimore, and throughout the United States.
The following Select Medicines and miscellaneous ar
ticles are also prepared and sold as above:
HowARp's Tonic MIXTURE, warranted cure for
fever and ague.
HowARDs COMPOUND SAEsArARILLA, CuBEss,
AND CopAIBA for the cure of Gonorhea, elects, Slic.
lures, &c. HowARDs VERMIFUGE, safe and etectua
worm destroying medicine.
HoWARD's CATHARTIc PILLS without mercury.
HowARD's COMPOUND KREosoTE TOOTH ACHE
DRoPs.
HowARD's COMPOUND SYRUP CARRAcEEN,, .
safe simple, agreeable and eecual remedy for coughs,
colds, asthmas &c. 49," .......
HowAnD's COMPOUND KREosorE TooTH WASH, for
arrcsng and preventing decay in teeth and for diseases
the gums agreeable and pleasant wash tor preseTV
ing them in healthy condition.
HowARD's KREosoTE TOOTH PASTE
Dr.. WIsTAR's CoUGH LozENGEs, celebrated for the
cure Of coughs, colds, &c.
Towards INpELIBLE INK.
HowARD's IMPROVED CHEMICAL CHLORIDE SOAR.
HowARps CHEMICAL SHAVING COMPOUND.
HowARp's SUPERIOR TOILET SOAP.
HowARD's CHEMICAL ESSENCE Soar, for remoy-
ing grease, paint, tar, &c. from wearing apparel
HowARD's CHRYsTAL CEMENT, for mendng broken
glass, china, earthenware, SC.
HowARp's ISSUE OINTMENT, forkeeping open issues
and blisters.
HowAnp's MAGNOLIA EXTRACT. delicate and deci-
GUS perfume for the toilet.
HowARD's SUPERIOR COLOGNE WATER.
HowARD's FLORIDA WATER.
HowARp's LAVENDER WATER.
HowARD's HONEY WATER.
HowARD's SUPERIOR TooTH POWDER.
AprI H.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-08-17
G A u Il 10 N

NM called on 10 caution the public the Druggists
in particular, against purchasing from any traveller
under whatever preenoes they may he offered any Of
DIR. EVANS INVALUABLE MEDICINES,
as their unprecedented success in the OF Consunp
ton Dyspepsia Liver Complaint, Indigestion, costive
ness, Loss OF Appetite, Paitaton Of the Heart Pain
III the Head Breast, Back ard Limbs, Dizziness Rest
lessness, and all diseases originating i'll the Stomach
Heart Lungs Liver, and The associate organs &c, has
been travelling through Pennsylvania, Aaryan Virginia
&c. to counterfeit and vend deeterous imitation of
EVANS CAMOMILE AND APERiENT PILLS:
and another mposer has introduced into Pennsylvania,
&c. spurious article, purporting TO be PARIS sooTH-
ING SYRUP, for children when cutting their teeth both
OF which deleterious counterles. Therefore, in
order TO protect the public against the nroas Of such
mposiiions and to secure them the benefit which his
Genuine Medicines fail in besowng, he HIS caused
the label Of EVANS CAMoM1LE Sc, Pills, +" TO be
tered according to act OF Congress-"
notice of which entry is printed on the labels on
every bottle Of the Genuine Pills, aud he has caused the
name Of Dr. j. L. Paris 10 be stricken out of the label of
his celebrated Soothing Syrup for children when cutting
their teeth 50 that the label Of The genuine syrup reads
CDR. VIM. EVANS SOOTHING SYRUP an nfalli.
bic remedy for the pain and sickness 10 which children
subject when cutting teeth tested and approved by
thousands of mothers and nurses, who have by its early
applications not only prevented their children from suf
itrng eXcrucating pain but in many instances rescued
them from death.
G5-De particular in examining the labels, and also in
knowing that Dr. Evans vends any Of his medicines
save through the medium of his resident agents. adj
vcscd throughout the Union, at the Western Office,
Louisville, Ky, and his principel office 100 Chatham
Street New York, where wholesale orders will be
promptly executed on the most liberal terms.
(5rhe public may rest assured that in every instance
that comes within the knowledge Of DR.. Evans, any
of lis agents. where the Counterfeit Medicines pur
chased or vended, he will give them the earliest public
notice Of the imposition. Already have proceedings both
civil and criminal been instituted against several Drug
gists who have been detected, and their names will be
laid before the public at early date. THE BEST
PROTECTION he offer for the PRESENTS, to caution
purchasers 10 obtain his Medicines from the
AGENTS ONLY.
LEWIS JOHNSON, Washington, d. C. ...
... C. CRUIKsHANK, Geo,geioucn, d. c.
BELL & ENTwIsTLE, alexandria, d. G.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO persons Athlete

I IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO persons afflicted
with the following complaints, viz Scroula, Leprosy
Salt Rheum, st. Antonys Fire. Fever Sores when
Tie bones affected White Swellinss Violent Erup
tons, after meases Scurvy, Foul fostering Eruptions,
Pmpled and Carbunced faces Sore Eyes Sore legs Scad
Head Ulcers Veaerea Tants when Mercury has failed,
and all disorders arising from impure state of the blood
and hunos-are assured that Dr. RELIES Botanical Drops
continue unryalled for the relief and cure Of
these complaints In proof of which real the following
remarkable cure Of case Of IL years standing:
Extract of letter. SSir My leg, which before did
not look like human limb, is now entirely healed up
CATER resisting every other application for II years!l
Previous to taking your Relies Botanical Drops had
given up all hope OF relief
! Another Case. An agent writes, "Thcre is person
taking the Botanical Drops evidently with the greatest
Advantage" lie declares, TO his own words, ut is
doing wonders for him., and is, twere, snatching
him from the grave"
Numerous instances have occurred where persons were
rinng away miserable existence, nothing they could
procure afordng them permanent relief until they had
made use of the above invaluable Medicine.
They also the best Spring and Auumnal Physie
For sale by s.J.ToDD,
March a. Washington, d. G.
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or the investigation of the radical cure of Hernia, OBJ
Gully impressed with the extreme caution required
forming conclusions concerning changes of structure
akng place parts of the body concealed, not only by
the ntegumens but by endinous matter and fascia and
where the nature of the disease renders the opportunity
IF post mortem examination exceedingly rare your com
mittee has been DESTROYS to avoid that bameabe haste in
the decision Of important questions which has too fire.
queny given plausible but ingenious methods of treat
temporary reputation, TO the abuse Of public
fdence and the injury Of the profession, BY granting to
}empiricism the weight and influence Of great Names.
"The instruments Of Dr. Chase have effected the per-
manent and retention Of the intesnes in every
case of hernia observed by the committee without mate
rial Inconvenience to the patient and often under trials
more severe than usually venured upon BY those who
wear other trusses-tals which would be nprndent with
sany other apparatus known to the Committee
"The committee are induced, by the foregoing concu.
sons to recommend, in strong terms the instruments OF
DR. Chase the confidence of the profession, the best
known means of mechanical retention in hernia, and
furnishing the highest chances of radical cure.
"They have no hesitation in saying that, We're they IN
Individually affected with this terrible disease they would
esort this method of treatment, with the triple view
securing their comfort, safety and ultimate chance Of
recovery.
REYNELL COATES, M. D.,
VIM. AsHMEAp NJ d.
ISAAC PARRISH, M. D.,
Committee"
sAll must now admit Of the radical cure of Hernia,
md that Dr. Chase's Trusses decidedly the best Yet
invented to effect that t."-Southerm Medical and
Surgical Journal.
For The utility and excellence Of these Instruments refer
nce may be lad TO the principal physicians Of his city, 'che
prepared TO apply them.
For sale at iODD'S Ofug store.
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E'sssSzsl 80 sagsssg 81
WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD,
..., TRANSPORTATION De POT,

WASHlNGlON BRANCF hAlLhCAD II,
TRANSPORTATION De POT,
December ID, 1897.
TT is respectfully made known that merchandise or
other commodities received at this Depot for delivery
in this city, be forwarded to Baltimore or to points
on the line of the road will hereafter be subject to the
following regulations, of which those interested will
please take notice:
Ist The freight and charges all goods consigned to
individuals in this city ors vicinity must be paid before
their removal from the Depot
3D. Commodities offered for transportation must be dis
ncty Marked and be accompanied by list, in dupli.
CATE the number and description Of packages to be for
warded the Of the consignee and OF the party for
warding the same otherwise they cannot be received
The Company will not be responsible for damages
arising from leakage breakage nor will they be re-
sponsibe for damage alleged to have been received by
any goods or commodities transported by Them unless
the claim shall be made before the removal of the goods
from the Depot. Further, if goods which shall have
been transported this road be not received or taken
away by their consgners owners, on the day OF Their
arrival at the Depot the Company will not be RESPONSE
BILE for or pay any claims for loss damage which may
be sustained by such goods in other words goods as
above described be permitted to remain in or on the cars
en- the railway at the Depot one or more nights alter
their arrival they will remain so at the exclusive FISK OF
the owners consigners
The hours for receiving and delivering goods WILL un-
I'll further notice, be from A. M. until Z. M:
BY order. SAMUEL SlE1 tNloo,
Oct 49, ''Se".
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recommended BY THE FACULTY.--How-

ECOMMENDED BY THE FACULTY.-How-
IL ards Compound Syrup Of Carrageen, saie' sim
pie, pleasant and efecual remedy Tor chrome coughs
asthmas, consumptons, SC.
This syrup has deservedly acquired great reputation
and the confidence of physicians, as remedy IN the cure
Of pulmonary diseases is not offered as specihc oal
viii he found generally efectual in the Of chronic
coughs asthmas &c. and will frequently relieve obstinate
pulmonary diseases
jWhen circumstances admit, it should be used under
the direction Of physician.
Prepared and sod wholesale and RETAIL at my Pharma'
cy, near Seven Buildings. ,r,;.
Also for sale by most Of the Druggists in washington
Georgetown, Alexandria, Baltimore, anu 'hTouSnon, me
United States. = h"" AM.
Dec 8
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es~a ee~a GsAHsa
CO., co., CO..

WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD The
w The Passenger trains this Road will daily start
FROM WASHINGTON FOR BALTIMORE,
At 6 O'Clock, A. M. and at 81 o'clock, P M.
FROM BALTIMORE FOR WASHINGTON,
1t nine o'clock, A. M. and at four o'clock T. M.
Passengers by the morning train, if proceeding west
tyardy can connect with the Western train on the Bal
more and Ohio rail road at the Relay house. reach
Frederick in time for the Western stages that leave there
t IL o'clock noon or Harpers Ferry, in time for the
veninp train to Winchester; while passengers travelling
.astwardy are conveyed through to Philadelphia without
unnecessary detention at Baltimore, reaching Phadel-
pha in time for the evening line to New York; and thus
mpishing the journey from Washington to New York
in one day.
Under no circumstances whatever the train be de-
layed beyond the hour fixed for starting It's therefore,
cts the previous evening; to enable them TO do which,
theofice will be kept open till half past seven o'clock,
Oct. 6. SAMUEL STETTINIUS, Agent.
NEW BOOKS-Hisiory of Michigan, Civil and To-
IN pographcal in coinpendous FORM with view
of the surrounding Lakes, with Map. By James II.
Lanman.
Sermons preached in the Church of the Epiphany,
Phila. BY s. II. Tying, d. ID. Pastor.
Truth made Simple, being the first volume Of sys-
tenn Of Theology for children.
Character Of God; by the Rev. John Todd. Pastor OF
the First Congregational Church of Phiadelpla, and
author of Lectures to Children.
Are this day received and for sale at
w. M. MORRISONS
Book and Stationery store, four doors west Of
June % Browns Hotel.
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NTOTICE.--NatiVo American cause, anu NC
~ Native American" Newspaper.-The Native Anne
rican Association this city has been III existence nearly
two wears and enros among its members upwards OF ee-
ven hundred out of fourteen hundred OF the naive ci-
zens of the place.
Its objects are
TO repeal the laws Of Naturalization; and
The establishment of national character, and the per-
petuity Of our Institutions through The means OF our o
couRt,ymen.
A paper, called "The Native American was com
menced few days after the organization OF our Society
and has already near 900 subscribers In many places
our doctrines have found ardent and able irends but TO
accomplish our patriotic ends that we may rely upon
ourselves for the blessings Of peace and III The pers OF
war it will be necessary for all to take part anu prompt
" separate the birhrighs of our own People from the
ndscrmnate pretentons OF the paupers and outcasts OF
the Old World 49,. !,
We therefore invite our countrymen throughout The
Union 10 form auxiliary associations, and to menoriaize
Congress for repeal Of the laws OF Naturaiizallon;
Our newspapers published weekly al he price OF TWO
,olara and kfty cents per annnm, payable IN advance
We are Of no party in politics or ree'o' ou' eio'''e
men of all creeds and faiths. -, H., .;u1, >.
Our motto is" Our country drayS rShf; out 'g"' o.
Urong country" , 1a or b;s
AS every man Of the Union who loves me iaia Q, MS
birth is Interested in tie principles we advocate we
each one will voluntarily put forth his hand 10 he'p our
honest abours and occasionally cheer US WIN ue cry VI
"God speed the cansc."
Newspapers Of all parties throughout the country are
requested to give this notice few inse tons and persons
DESTROYS of becoming subscribers correspondents or con
rbutors 10 tho paper requested to address JAMEo
&. DUNN. ...
BY order of the President and Council.
L. ID. JONES,
Secretary Of The Nat Amer. Association Of the U. S.
inat 81 Washington city.
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PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY.

TERMS.-Sgbacriptons FOL one year, s. 80 in advance
or $s3 90 if paid at the end of three months. For SIX
months 81 so in adyahce. Advertisements inserted a.
the usual rates.
All letters relating 10 the pacnnlary interests OF NE "a
JAMES C. DUNN :.
All letters relative the Editorial department TO De d.
directed postage paid, TO The Editor me Natre Ameftca
Those snbscribers for year. who do not give notice oil
their wish to have the paper discontinued at the end Of
their year. will be presumed as desiring its continuance
until countermanded, and It will accordingly be contln-
ued at the option of the publisher.
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4 CONCENTRATED Strip OF SARSAPARILLA.
~ For diseases Of the skin, letter pnped face scad
head &c. the concentrated strip Of sarsapala is, when
used in injunction with "Sandss Remedy" the most
eHeca medicine in use. As Alternative in long stand
ing rheumatic affections mercurial Diseases &C. it may
be avantageousy used as a substitute for the various
cret remedies as SwaA's, Potters, &c and is recon.
ended by the Faculty preferable 10 any Of that class
of medicines. Carefully prepared at
Mare ToDD's Drug Store.
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DOWEL COMPLAINTS CURED,-Jayne's Carmi-
I'D native 3alsam is certain, safe, and etfectua
edy for dysenery diarhea osseness cholera morbus,
summer complaint, collie, gripping palms, sour stomach,
laulency &c. &c. and all spasmudic and nervous dis
eases as sick and headache, hyscria, cramp,
sc. &c.
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CHOPPERS AMERICAN IsINGLAss.-A new form
u of isingass, perfectly free from flavor ard at one
third the cost of the Russian 1t dissolves readily ie
curing not than ten minutes to prepare Jelics
LlancIfange soups, &C. and for this purpose Is well
adapted Tor family usc forming the cheapest dessert that
can be placed the table, Forsalc, with printed dFec
tons for use, at .
mar 23 TODD's Drug Store
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mo. 2.

MAY & JONES Attorneys al Law, Washington, D. C
1fl offer their professional services to the Public in the
Courts of the District of Columbia and the Geighborng
counties in Virginia and Earya They will attend to
the prosecution of claims before Congress- the Depart
ments, theGeneral Land Office &c. &C. Their office
is the Of Pennsylvania and Third street,
in the building with Gen. Walter Jones, to whom
they respectfully make reference.
HENRY MAY,
CHAS. l.. JONES.