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Nervous diseases, liver complaint, dyspepsia,
bilious diseases, piles, rheumatism, consumption,
coughs, colds, splitting of blood, pain in the chest
and side, ulcers, female weakness all delicate ard
mercurial diseases are successfully treated at DR.
EVANS Medical Office, 100 Chatham street
New York
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-15
CERTIFICATES.
FeUer and Ague cured.

To DR.. Hunt.
Dear sir-Beeving it duty owe YOU as a
successful practitioner, as well as those who NAV
be similarly afflicted. take pleasure in acknowi
edgng the benefit have derived from the use o,
your valuable Medicine - -
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JANUARY Il

ofertreme weakness, as to preves, 49,.
tending to his business. and h,s b,,sh Fea
lost beyond recovery, His friend. 80 .fPfa'si
became alarmed at the mslaacAol, -. 80 m
strongly recommended Hunts Bo,a,,. 30 III
were administered, and IN lev s,,, ' -
astonishing relief, aud finally real,,ss Presses
storaIion TO sound health. Fs'eS -
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Newark, N. J., July 81, 1889.
The Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii) 1840-1841, 1840-07-04
ADVERTISEMENT.

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To be continued.

From the Knickerbocker. - Continued from No. 3.
How much did you say it was;'-
three -and-sixpence'' asked the lady.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, if you please,
ma'am, said the driver.
%, tour-and-six-pence!' And after
"A good deal Of fumbling, and shaking
OF her pockets, she at last produced a
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COMMUNICATED.
PASSAGE

THROUGH THE STRAITS OF MAGELLAN
In the Schooner Morse of Boston = 90
tons (Late the United States Revenue
Gutter Cramford.)
Continued from No. 3.
While our men were employed in
the various necessary duties of wood
ing, watering, &C., strolled along the
shore in search of game met with but
few fowls. They were wild ducks and
divers. Near the S. w. point of the
harbor is the entrance to a river
with deposite of sand at its mouth,
of a horse shoe shape. followed the
river up for about mile i it's waters
were rather shallow and choked up
with drift wood and fallen trees. Wish
ing to make short cut over to the
harbor, entered thick wood which
lay before me /; had not been long in
it however before | became lost in
the labyrinth of underwood. became
alarmed. The sun was obscured by
the trees ! saw nothing that could
serve me as guide through. The
thought Of being likely to die of cold
and starvation came over me for mo-
ment with whitening effect. Robinson
Crusoe like, got up into one Of the
tallest trees to take my bearings - but
neither hill or sun or any thing else
that might serve to tell me of my posi-
ton and true course to the harbor
could be seen. AS was descending,
the branch on which | stood gave way,
and precipitated me to the bottom
The ground being thickIy covered with
snow prevented serious injury. | rose
with feelings Of despair Wandering
about for an hour or more, at las
emerged into clear space in the fores
ana once more beheld the glorious sun
shining in all his majesty to me bea
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put tiiciIl llilO tllc driver $ mana.
chat is not enough, a'am,' said,
the driver; Il want nine-pence more
what !-aint we in York state" she
asked, eagerly.
mo, ma'am,' replied the driver;' it
is six shillings, York money
WELL said the lady, { l used to be
quite good at reckoning, when was
to home, in the state of New-Hamp-
shire; we reckoned up many fish
wage; but since | have got so fur
from home, | bieve | am beginning
to lose my mental faculties'
'fll take that other nine-pence, if
you please, ma'am,' said the driver, in
a voice approaching a little nearer to
impotence. At last, after making al
fusion two or three times more to her
native state, and her deceased hus-
band, (happy many she handed the
driver his nine-pcnce, and we were
in motion. Although my fellow trav-
ellers remained silent all the time
she was disputing with the driver, yet
they looked as though they were wish
ing the New-Hampshire lady some of
the worst wishes that could be i'm
agined.
DO you think it's dangerous on this
road' began the lady, as soon as the
door was closed. Il am very lengthy
way from home, in the state of New
Hampshire; and if any thing should
happen, do Mt know what | should
do. | am quite unfamiliar with travel
| ling; and hope you won't think me
obtrusive; am widow lady; my hus-
band, this little girls father, has been
dead these two years, come this
spring; and | am going with her to the
Springs: she has got a dreadful bad
complaint in her stomach. Are you
going to the Springs, Sir' she said,
addressing herself to the invalid, who
shook his head in reply.
'Ah; are you going, Sir,' she said,
addressing the humorist.
mo, am not he replied;' and i'll
were But the contingency was
invariably pronounced.
'Are you" she asked, turning to me.
sNor
All, | am very sorry; / should like
to put myself under the care of some
clever gentleman; it is so awful I'M
pleasant for Il lady to be so fur from
home, without n protector. ! am from
the state of NewI Hampshire, and this
is the first time ever went a-travel-
ling in my life. Do you know any
body in New-IIampshire?'
mo, madam, | do not said the
humorst, and | hope you will excuse
me for saying that never wish to-
well, now that is very strange
continued the gossip; q hav' Mt met
single soul that know, since | left
home; and | am in public way, too;
follow school-keepin,' mostly, for an
, occupation; and | am acquainted with
all the first people in the state. Ihave
been schOol-teacher ever since nv
husband died, this poor little girls
father, two years ago; am very well
known in Rocky-bottom, Rockingham
county, in the state of New-Hamp-
shire; know all the first gentlemen
= in the place. There's Squire Good
win, Squire Cushman, Mr. Timothy
g, Ravens, Mr.. Zaccheus Upham, Doc
tor David -
r Heavens and earth! exclaimed the
3 humorist,' | can't stand this! Driver!
q StOD. and LET me pet Outp
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water The lead at the same time
showing fire .fathoms water under the
stcrn-and 8. feet amidships We made
some attemps to haul her off, but they
were rendered Intellectual in conse-
qucncc of the tide being upon the ebb.
At the next food tide, the vessel was
got off without the least difficulty or
damage. The night was stormy and
the wind in the straits blew hard, but
we were well sheltered in a snug
place. This bay is an excellent place
to wood and water.
The climate, from Cape Froward to
this place appeared much milder than to
the eastward - the mountains for half the
distance from the shore upwards - were
free from snow II the leaves upon the
trees were quite green.
From Woods Bay we beat up to For
tcscue Bay - the wind blowing out and
night approaching, we ran over to the OPP
positc shore and came to anchor about
dusk among Charles's Islands. The har-
Dor is good one and formed by the three
islands of which the group is composed
At the the proper anchorage the water
is perfectly smooth being well sheltered
from all winds. The position taken up
by us was too far out in the passage to
the n. w. entrance - being exposed to
the westerly wind and swell. There are
three outlets from the harbor of these
islands:-one to the n. w., S. w.. and
S. f. Each of them are however diff
cult of egress. The latter passage ought
never to be attempted; being very narrow
with many struggling rocks at its mouth
and subject to battling winds. The two
former are also narrow, and rendered diff
ficult by the prevailing winds drawing
into their passages. Judging from the
tops of the trees on these islands being
pressed towards the S. E, the winds from
the n. w. blow here for the most part
of the year. After another weeks de-
tention by stormy thick weather and head
winds, we beat out through the N. w.
passage of the Islands and towards Eliz-
abcth Bay on the northern shore of the
Straits. AT dark we came to anchor near
Passage Point. The weather very thick
from falling snow. Next day made anoth-
cr attempt to advance to the westward
but owing to the thick snow and blow.
ing weather, did not reach farther thar
the bay which makes in a little to the
eastward of York Roads.
Thursday, Aug. Is. AT meridian tn,
weather cleared up wind still from tn,
wcstward-got under weigh and beat t.
windward.
To be continued
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preservation. with muCn Qllhculty
made my way to the shores of the har-
Dor - thankful for my escape from the
death which had been threatened with
and resolved never again to enter an
unknown wood. Port Famine is an
excellent harbor, with good holding
ground and well sheltered from the
prevailing winds plenty of wood and
water some game. We saw but one
deer, and were fortunate enough to
shoot it. This harbor appears to have
been much frequented. We saw many
grave stones or boards - some of them
with Inscriptions telling the fate of
the poor mariner who sleeps beneath.
With light air from the n. w. and
pleasant weather, we got underweigh
on the morning of the 81 July, and
stood towards Cape St. Isidro, when
abreast of the Bay of st. Nicholas the
wind hauled to the westward, with
Threatening appearances of snow
storm-we therefore judged it prudent
to seek shelter in the bay just named.
Came too, in IL fathoms water about
half way between a small islet in
the bay and the shore or base of the
Peak of Nodales which is a high
mountain forming the western side of
the bay and aAording shelter from
the westerly gales. Here we were
detained at anchor seven days - and
never before did | experience such
stormy weather. The wind generally
blew from the S. w. rolling down the
mountains side in veins and with ter
experienced these mountain gusts can
conceive proper idea of their force.
They are called by the sealcrs, ''Willi-
was" Ships at anchor are tossed about
by them like corks upon the. water.
Boats hung at a vessels quarter, unless
well secured by gripcs are blown away.
During our detention at this place a
great quantity of snow fell-and when
ever the wind hauled to the south the
cold was very severe. On the 9Th Au-
gust we made another attempt to get
westward. The wind was light and
ahead. We therefore were obliged to
turn to windward and passed Cape
Froward in the afternoon. This Cape
is the most southern point of the
continent Of America. At dark just
perceived the entrance of the small
, cove which lies in Woods bay, under
the lee of Cape Holland. The wea-
, Their appearing unpromising, we be.
came anxious to reach shelter before
r a storm came On-Wc therefore stood
boldly for the little cove above named
owing to the darkness of the night
. and irregularity ofsoundingsin the bay
1 the vessel Cat her stem) unfortunately
e touched upon the sand hank which ex
2 tends off from the northern shore. 81
t gently howeverdid the vessel strike ant
t so bold was the bank that we were no
!, aware of the fact until the anchor wa
l. let go--when it dropped in seven fee
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THROUGH THE STRAITS OF MAGELLAN
In the Schooner Morse of Boston = 90
tons Late the United States Revenue
Gutter Crawford.
The native American., 1840-09-12
M l S q E LII A N Y. ).
AMERICAN ENTERPRISE.

We understand that the Emperor of
Russia, by hisagent, has closed contract
with Mr.. Norris, of Philadelphia, for "tvo
hundred locomotive engines" forty OF
which are to be delivered each year: for
which the Emperor is to pay 81, 100000
These engines are principally to run up
on the great railroad now in construction
between St. Petersburg and Moscow. We
believe Mr.. Norris had previously made
contract to furnish several engines to the
Government Of Austria, and our readers
will recolect seeing it statedin the papers
sometime since, that the locomotive Of
MIR. Norris took premium in England
after full and fair trial with many others.
This is.another aud most conclusive
proof that the ingenuity, skill and enter
prise OF our countrymel, in fair trial, is
fully equal to that OF any and every other
people, aud that whenever and wherever
we come IN competition with equal advan-
tages. we shall come off victors.
II is now Tue opinion Of scientific men.
who have looked into the matter, that
The native American., 1840-09-12
CITY OF WASHINGTON,

there IS no longer any doubt of the CONF
plete success of the experiment Of manu-
featuring iron with anthracite coal, and,
if so that america must soon become The
great iron market Of the aoorld, as she
will be able to furnish the article much
cheaper than it can be obtained any where
else. The subject of railroads is now be-
ing discussed throughout Europe. France
has at least 1000 miles in contemplation,
and Russia and Austria as many more
'tssdseseN thce Government Of the Sub.
lime Porte is beginning to talk Of rail
road from some of the outer ports of the
kingdom to Constantinople. When we
recolect that, five years since, we were
obliged to send to Europe for our locomo-
tives, and that now we can manufacture
them cheaper and better, both for our
selves and others, can we doubt that, with
in ten. years from this time, Pennsylvania
will furnish to Russia, to France, and to
Austria, not only her locomotives, but her
railroad iron?
Thus, then, the tide of trade will be
completely turned, and instead Of paying
TO Europe interest for money to make our
railroads and canals, we shall not only be
able to cancel our State debt, but receive
millions of European gold and silver, in
return for the iron and coal Of our noun
tains. Pennsylvania herself can furnish
iron sufficient to hoop the globe several
times with railroads, and coal in abun-.
dance to run the engines upon them for
"a century. keystone.
The native American., 1840-09-12
JOHN CONANT.
IMPROVEMENT OF LIGHT SOILS.

We have often called the attention of
farmers to the importantsuhject OF enrich
ing their lands by ploughing in green
crops, and results OF experiments have
been given showing great utility. Yet
many who have light lands well adapted
to this system Of improvement, neglect it
wholly, and year after year reap stlnted
harvest from the most of their lands.
We would urge every farmer who has
light unproductive lands, to make expert
ments in manuring with green crops, and
not be content jogging along in tile old
way without tying the new.
Light lands can doubtless be enriched
cheaper by green crops than by any
other system. The great advantage OF
this method is that the green crops, which
serve as measure, is nourlsiied III great
measure, from the atmosphere; so that
not only all that is produced from the soil
is returned to it, but great deal more
which is absorbed from the atmosphere.
The green crop is the medium by winch
the rich gases in the atmosphere, which
contribute greatly to The nouTlshment OF
plants, ne transferred to the soil.
One great advantage of mannrlng with
green crops is the growth, or partial
growth, OF the green crop, while the Land
otherwise would be at rest. On most
light soils the grass starts early and Is cut
early; aud from the time of moving nm
til the time of planting and sowing, the
latter part Of May and the first of June
following, a good crop Of winter rye aud
clover would be produced, which turned
in would greatly enrich the land; and
frequently The rye for posturage in fol.
would pay The expense for seed.
II would be in season to plant corn the
25th OF May or the first Of June Il nh
early kind be used. These times would
answer for carrots and eats, barley, cats.
The native American., 1840-09-12

make it real. One of Mr.. Powers busts
| 1--WE believe of Mr.. Preston, of South
Carolina was recently, and, it may be, is
now to be seen at the rooms OF young
Bracket, in the new granite building Oh
The corner of Chambers street and Broad
way.
| The mention Of Mr.. Bracket reminds
us Of an intention we have some time en-
tertalned, to commend his abilities to the
notice Of the public. He has extraoEdi-
fnary merit -and of this our citizens and
soiourners in New York may satisfy
themselves bya visit to his studio. We
believe thatt artist has established him
self permanently here.
Not so MIR. Cevenger, another Buck
eye from Ohio. This sculptor has been
| in this city forsome months past, but is to
remain only a few weaIls longer, before
departing tor Italy. He has recently
modelled ADJUST Of the late Samuel Ward,
| from pictures OF the deceased. He is now
employed uponone Of Chancellor Kent.
Besides the above, there are among US
other artists Of merit in this department
| wv IuSC liOt oinlSC W SiiliuiSlsSeO NhSAAi
now; but our object in writing this ar
tclc has been accomplished, if we have
succeeded in showing, that there is a
single American sculptorwho can execute
what is worthy Of liberal and wealthy
patronage. There is nothing which SO
tends to expand the intellect and amelio-
rate the manners off nation, as due cul-
|tivation of the fine arts. There is some
thing in their pursuits and encourage
ment, SO apart from the ordinary and
dehasing cares Of existence SO superior
TO business, and politics, and the frivolous
enjoYments of society SO much netter
than novel reading aud travelling, like
Lord Lowell in the ballad, strange coun-
trees for to see"-that men for their own
sakes, and for the sakes Of their children,
|if incapable Of beng inspired by patrio-
tic motives, should give pittance oftheir
wealth, a few dollars Of their incomes
and salaries, something fromthe fruits
Of their industry even, to promote the
Extension and improvement of these arts
and to relieve their professors from that
worst restraint upon intellectual exertion
4 1.-The anxiety OF daily toll for daily bread
IN Y. s. M. Meas.
The native American., 1840-09-12
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER -. 1910.
TNn. 2.

try to ovcrfiowing with professional men
and reckless speculutors. 4 small ror-
lion only Of lie Younger class, can on
tain employment 10 render their situation
Independent; whle tie larger portion arr.
nearly destitute Of Business. As fsr tie
latter class, they aIe a worthless sci of
beings, a nuisance to tile country; rs
they cat up the corr, they in no one way
contrlbute'to raise,
The grand mistake, That farming is
disrerutable, is nj error Of the present
day. Farming was he'd by the ancien's
in high ropute, as it is by marty of the
great ard learned men of tie present
time The Emperor Of China alnnally.
we are told, takes his team, pluugIis his
field and sows his grain: after viii III he
invokes the blessing Of Heaven, tins set
ting noble and praiseworthy example
to his subjects. Cincinnatas was taken
from The plonoE ard made dictator OF
Rome and in America Washington left
his farm, Pulnum his plough, aud Stark
our own granite bills, to head the victo-
rious armies OF the Revolution; and Of still
later time Jackson, Clay, Webster, and
host of others, arc far more hapry wheif
directing their farms, than when engaged
i'll the councils Of The nation.
II is imagined hy some, tElata farmer
is coarse and illiteratc such is not ncces-
sarily the fact. No pursuit offers more
opportllnities for the cultivation Of the
mind ; and that man who does not read
cannot expect 10 excel in the cultivation
Of the soil.
Farming is one Of tie most peaceful,
as it is also one of tho most patriotic nc-
cupations; and were young and again
to commence business and at liberty to
choose. my occupations, would select that
of the farmer. Ii istruet the gaiEs Of the
husbandman are. small; Eut they are
sure. There is a great satisfaction III
looking overour farms, realizing theyarc
ours that they are not like the property
Of the specnlator, thrown at mere hap
| hazard
In the labor of the field under tho
blue arch of heaven, when the breeze is
pure and refreshing, there is that freedom
from care and perplexity seldom enjoy
din any other pursuit.
What situation car confer on us more
happiness than that Of farmer? He
| sees his crop arise and flourish around
him, the fields of waving corn and ycl-
low grain; trees Of his own planting
loaded with fruit; focks and herds.graz
ing upon the hills which are his. And
when winter comes the farmer has ample
leisure aud opportunity 10 improve his
mind. Who can, with suitable language
describe tie happiness Of tic winter
evenings Of the industrious and intelli-
gent farmer, with his family clustered
around his hearth, listening to an inter-
csting volume, read by one Of their num-
Der; while the mother and daughters ply
| the needle in almost breathless silence.
Such is the situation Of the farmer,
who embracing the opportunities his oc-
cupation affords for the improvement OF
his mind, pursues his moral lahors with
industry and virtue.
| J0HN CONANT.