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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-06

Culture of Mustard.

Permit me TO call the attention of farmers TO
the cultivation of mustard seed. believe ii is
not generally known how large quantity of
this seed is annually consumed. 1t is import
ed from Holland and the more southern parts of
Europe, and sold in our Atlantic markets at
from three 10 four dollars per bushel. 1t is
also raised in England and manufactured for the
table. in which state it is exported to this coun-
try in large quantities. believe that farmers
who have soils suited 10 the growth OF This
seed will find it much more profitable than any
other crop II requires rich, clean, moist
soil; should be sowed about the time of other
spring grains. Four quarts of brown seed will
stock an acre sown broadcast. 1t is sometimes
sown in drills and hand hoed. 1t usually RI
pens quite uneven, and should be cut when 1t Is
sufficiently green TO prevent waste by shelllng,
and stacked upon canvass, the top being thach-
ed with straw to protect it from the weather.
1t should remain in this situation till it is
thoroughly cured. By this treatment, the un-
ripe seeds will be sufficiently nourished by the
stalk TO render them plump and sound. IT
should be lhreshed upon canvass, as there
would be considerable waste by removing it to
,hreshing floor Particular pains, should be
taken in cleaning the seed. 1t will ordinarily
yield from ten 10 twenty bushels per acre
Several individuals in the town of Denmark,
Lewis county N. Y. raised small patches last
season which yielded at the rate Of twenty
bushels per acre. Messrs French q Davis,
mustard manufacturers of this city, offer 10 con-
tract with farmers for what they can raise al
S. so per bushel for brown seed. The yell
low seed is less valuable for manufacturing
purposes For this description of the culture
of mustard seed am principally indebted to
interviews with English farmers and mustard
manufacturers. n. r. FRENCH.
ABanv. 1872 ICultiyalor
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-06
Important to Farmers.

Hart Massey, Esq of this village. took small
portion of the seed corn with which he planted
a field, and soaked it in solution Of salt nltre,
commonly called salt-peire, and planted five
rows with the seed thus prepared. Now for
the result: The five rows planted with corn
prepared with salt-petre, yielded moro than %
rows planted without any preparation. The
five rows were untouched by the worms. while
The remainder of the field suffered severely by
their depredatons. We should Judge that not
one kernel, saturated with sali-petre, was
touched, while aImos! every hill in the adjoin-
ing row suffered severely. No one who will
examine the field can doubt the efficacy of the
preparation. He will be astonlshed at the
striking difference between the five rows and
the remainder of the field.
Here is simple fact, which if seasonably
known would have saved many thousands OF
dollars 10 the farmers of this county alone, In
the article Of corn. Il is fact which should
be universally known, and is, in all probability.
one of the greatest discoveries of modern times
in the much neglected science of agriculture.
At all events, the experiment should be extern
sivelv tested, as the results are deemed certain,
while the expense is comparatively nothing.
Mr.. Nj. also stated as to the result of another
experiment tried upon one of his apple trees
last spring. Ii is fine, thrifty, healthy free,
about twenty-five or thirty years old, but has
never in any one year produced over about two
bushels of apples. While in blossom last
spring, he ascended the tree and sprnkled plas-
ter freely on the blossoms, and the result Is,
lha, it will this season yield twenty bushels Of
apples Now if the plaster will prevent the
blast ii is a discovery of great Importance
Mr.. NJ. was led TO make the experiment by read
ing an account of trees adjoining meadow
where the plaster had been sown at time
when there was a light breeze in the direction
of the orchard, the trees contiguous to the
meadow bearing we'll, while the others produc-
ed no fruit. Watertown Standard
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-06
Fruif Trees.

The season for nsplanting fruit trees being
now near, it behooves those who are not amply
supplied, both as TO quantity and qualify, TO be-
stir themselves in this important matter.
Be careful in planting 10 give the trees IaIr
chance for life and health by digging The holes
in which they are 10 be set wide and large SD
that they may be surrounded by loose earth,
that can be easily penetrated by The tender
fbres Of the roots which are to convey nonriSh-
ment for their suslenance and growth. 4 tree
properly planted will grow as much III five
years as one carelsssly and badly set IN viii
in ten; and often the chance OF survlvorshlp Is
dependent on slight circumstances.
An excellent plan for preventing young fruit
trees from becoming hide-bound and messy, and
for promoting their health and growth, Is to
take a bucket of soft soap, and to apply II with
brush to the stem or trunk, from top 10 bottom;
this cleanses the bark, destroys worms or the
eggs of insects; and the soap, becoming DIS
solved by rains, decends 10 the roots aud cauS-
es the tree TO grow vigorously. 4 boy can
make this wholesome application several
hundred trees in few hours. II soft soap
was applied TO peach trees III The early part OF
April, 10 remove or destroy any eggs or worms
that ight have been deposited IN the autumn
and again in the early part of June, when the
insects is supposed to begin lis SUMMER depoS-
ties of eggs, il is believed we should hear less
of the destruction Of peach trees by worms
But the application should not be suspended Tor
single season, on the suPposliIon that Inc
enemy had relaxed in his hostility.
Frs'arne Cabinet.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-06
Highways and Byways.

We again remind all makers and members OF
highways that gravel is the only material which
will repay the labor Of carting or OF scraplng on
to The roads Highway surveyors who wish
merely to make show of doing something may
throw on sand or miry matter from the cutters;
bu, he who would be serviceable TO the public
must take different course.
Gravel may often be dug and removed IN
March at half the expense which will be re-
quired in May or June. And the earlier IN the
season the better, for the road then becomes
hard before another winter Ii is miserable
policy to lay out much labor on highways IN
autumn. Ploughman.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-06

DANptEs.-'There are some fools in the
world who, after long incubation, will hatch
out from hot-bed of pride sickly brood OF
fuzzy ideas, and then go strulting along The
path of pomposlly with all the self Importance
of speckled hen with black chicken. l
have an antipathy to such people. They are
mere walking sticks for female fllr's-orna-
mented with brass heads, did say? No!
their capu,s are only half ripe musk melons,
with on y thick rinds, and all hollow inside.
containing The seeds of fooll>hness. swimming
about with vast quantity of sap TInkered
IN with broadclolh, finger rings, safety chains,
soft solder, vanity, and impudence, they are no
more men than plated teaspoon Is solid sill
YER! l deesl dandy as a cat does wet
fioor.-D0tO jr.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-06
POETRY Y.
True and False Ambition.

| would not wear the warriors wreath;
| would not court his crown;
For love and virtue sink beneath
His dark and vengeful frown.
would not seek my fame to build,
In glory's dizzy height;
Her temple is with orphans filled;
Blood soils her sceptre bright.
l would not wear the diadem,
By folly priced so dear!
For want and woe hath bought each gem,
And every pearls tear.
would not heap the golden dust
That sordid spirits crave
For every grain, 10y penury curSO
Is gathered from the grave.
No let n,y wreath unsullied be
My fame be virtuous youth;
My wealth be kindness, charity;
Ny diadem be truth
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-06

The following definition of a bonnet. by wag
is very good: A protection for The back part
of lady's head-a something designed TO keep
her hair up, and to show the fine outlines ol a
beautiful forehead frall caskei, In which a
dazzling jewel is only one-third concealed.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-06
NOTICE.

TO the Honorable the Judges of the Court Of
Common Pleas Of Monroe county, nO,o cOnapO-
sing and holding the Court Of Quarter Sessions
ofthe Peace in and for the said County.
The Petition of James Johnson, of the town.
ship of Coolbaugh, in said county, Respectful
sv >heweth: That he occupies house in the
Said township, which has heretofore been used
and occupied as Public House Of Entertain
menl and is desirous of continuing 10 keep a
public house therein He therefore prays your
Honors 10 grant him a License TO keep Pub
bic House at The place aforesaid for the ensuing
Aao- md he will Dray
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-06
Obadiah Stuck.

"What do YOU ask for this arlicle!" said Oba-
diah, TO modest young Miss in one of our
shops. .,
"Fi(teen shillings, sir--i,'s superb article"
"You are httle dear, are you not!" said
Obadiah.
"Why all the young men tell me so" she re-
Piled dropping her eyes and blushng. obadl-
ah came ght away.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-06
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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-06

A COUNTRY School," Bible dictionary
class, come up,' said our schoolmasier.
Who was Lots wife z"
"The pillow of salt wot Moses laid his head
on when he went up Mount Sinai TO offer his
son Isaac up, coz he had no sheep but himself
to do otherwise"
"What is said about Jonah :"
"Jonah swallowed whale, and was vom-
ycked up the third day, with Passel of gourd
seed, which he gave to the Queen OF Shebe Tor
mending his trowers, which he burst in stranln'
to get out of the lions den, where Daniel had
been eain' Pulse and Pease's Candy"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-06

A BRIGHT CHILD.--'Father, do wish you
would send for the Doctor
why so, my child, are you sick!'
No, | ain't exactly sick
Then why do you want the doctor!'
Cause, want he should come and feel OF
my pulse, and tell me phsther Im tircd or lasy
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-06
PROTECT EACH OTHER,
WAYNE COUNTY MUTUAL
Ms UESAN NCE COMP ANY.

4 Ii Persons lAsurIng in this company are
"A members equally interested in its welfare
and in the election Of its officers.
In order to become a member of this company
E1nd thereby be insured, the applicant gives pre-
Inilm note. the amount of which is in proportion
DO the amount to he insured, and its degree of
hazard. thus: If $1,000 is to be insured, al per
cent be gives his note for $50. If at 10 per cent
be gives his note for 500, and in that proportion
for greater or less sum, according to the rate of
hazard, on which note he advances per cent. and
an additional sum of 81 so for survey and policy.
lie then becomes a member on the approval Of
his application and is insured for five years. The
aggregate of the premium notes constitutes the
cash fund, chargable first, with the expenses, and
second, with the losses Of the Company; and
should Ii prove insufficient TO pay both losses and
expenses the money to meet the losses, (shouh
any occur) is borrowed agreeaby 10 the act of in
corporation. and paid. An assessment is then
made to repay such loan upon the premium notes,
IN proportion to their respective amounts, and in no
case to be made but once year, notwithstanding
:ereral losses may happen
At the expiration Of five years the note, if any
assessments have been made and paid, is given
fup, and the Insured may renew his application.
Policies may at any time be assigned or sur
Rendered and cancelled, and the premium notes
$given up. according to the bylaws of the Com
$pany No more than three fourths OF the cash
value OF any property will be Insured, ana all
great hazards. such as Cotton Factories, Fowoer
Mills, Distileres, Machine Shops, Manufactures
TOR Printers Ink, and all establishments OF the
same class Of hazards, are not insured upon any
conditions whatever, and that one risk is taken
over $4,000, 1t is considered much more safe and
less expensive than in Stock companies, where
they insure large amounts and hazardous proper
by STOGDELL STOKES, Agent.
iroadsburg, Monroe CO., Dec, Is, ls4I
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-06

Things that tOe DiSlke.-TO see young lad
running along the street smoking long nine
TO see person come i'll church when the
service is half concluded
To see member of the temperance society
frequently ,aking glass of brandy for "a pain
in the side
To see dandy's panIaIoons strapped down
so tight that he cannot bend his knee.
TO see lady, hat small that you can get
but one face in it al a time.
To be compelled TO listen 10 nightly sere.
made from our neigebor's cats Aud above all
things we dislike
TO see woman stop 10 take pinch OF
snuff while she is kneadiug bread.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-06
A DANDY.

mo one would take you TO be what you are,
said All old fashioned gentleman day or two
ago, 10 dandy who had more hair than brains.
why 2 was The immediate return. Because
they can't see your ears
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-06

John are you good boy p Yes, spose,
is one Of the kinds o goods. Mother used to
say there was two kinds--'he goods Tor some
Thing and the goods for nothing. guess
belongs 10 the goods for nothing.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-06

A PUzzLER.-When very eminent special
pleader was asked by a country gentleman II
he considered that his son was likely to succeed
as special pleader he replied, pray, sir, eau
your son eal sawdust without butler!"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-06

A batch of fifty four new lawyers were turned
loose unon the world the other day in N. York
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-06

What word of ten letters can be spelled with
five! XPD N c (expediency.)
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-06
JAMES Johnson.

We lhe subscribers, citizens of and residing
within he bounds Of The township Of Coolbaugh,
FLO hereby certify that we know the house for
which license IS prayed, and from its neig ghbor-
hood and situation believe il 10 be necessary
for the accommodation of the public and enter
'ainment of strangers and travellers, that such
house should be licensed; And we further cer-
|rlfy, that we are personally and well acquainted
with James Johnson, the above petitioner, and
that he is, and we know him TO be of good re.
|pule for honesty and temperance, and is well
provided with house room and conveniences for
The accommodation of strangers and travellers,
Timothy Madden, Jesper Vliet,
William Roche, William Madden,
Frederick Bush, Jeremiah Calvin,
Philip Gearhar, Dennis Murphy,
Patrick Calvin, Daniel Callighan,
John Calliehan, William Holmes,
Oliver D. Smith, Samuel Warner
March 80, 1912.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-12-17
NOTICE
is HEREBY GIVEN,

W all legatees, creditors and other persons in
IL terested in the estates of the respective de-
cedents and minors, that the administration ac.
counts of the said estates have been filed in the
Office Of the Register Of the county Of Columbia,
and will be presented for confirmation and allow
ancc to the Orphans Court to be held at Danville,
IN and for the county aforesaid on Monday the 10th
day OF January next at 2 o'clock p. N.
I 1. The account Of Joseph Brobst Executor Of
the last will and testament of Lawrence Christ late
Of Cattawissa township, decd. ,.sf. 81
2. The account of Benjamin Beaber, guardian Of
the minor children of Joseph c. Cleaver late Of
Cattawissa township, decd. ~. $1,000,
/, CHARLES CONNER. Register.
REoIsTER's OFFICE, Danyille, d - ..a
December Is, 1912. ''N
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-12-17
CHEROKEE COMMISSIONERS.

The Hon. EDWARD B. HuBLEY, of this
county, late President OF the Board of
Canal Commissioner Of Pennsylvania, and
General JOHN II. EATON, have been
appointed by the Presideul. Commissioners
To make permanent treaty with the
Cherokee Indians. and to adjust all existing
difficulties between the variovs In.Iian tribes
ives. Of the Mississippi. Mr.. Hubley is
now at Washington, whence the Commiss.
toner's will proceed on their mission
PotsuiHe Emp.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-12-17
COLUMBIA COUNTY,
'HF ,rEMpEpANcE sof,tETv l' 'ii

NV ILL hold its annual meeting On Thursday,
w the 9th day ofJanuary, ls43 at IL o'clock
M, in the town Of Cattawissa. Il is hoped that all
the auxiliary societies will send up full numbers of
Delegates with full reports Of their doings and all
the interesting information they can gather in re-
ation to the subject; and all societies; who have
hitherto not become auxiliary to the County Socie
ty, and any new societies that have been formed
within the past year, are cordially invited to send
Delegates with copy of their Constitution and
Hist Of THEFT members, and unite themselves to our
society. All friendly to the cause are invited to
attend. The Delegates are respectfully requested
to come prepared, if possible, to remain until the
next day. so that the society may have full time to
have all the reports and have full discussion of
the subject
JOHN G. GRIER, Prest.
1ene; 4; NJ; hfys%Tm, MgyS@ana, ; seey's,
Dec. IL, lS42. %
~ b. All newspapers friendly to the cause in
the County, are respectfully requested to copy this
notice. - 3otsi -
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-12-17

Some weeks eince, we published several
queries asto the manner of conducting the
general elections, in the hopes that some OF
our professional gentlemen, especially those
residing in DdnuilIe, would have given an
answer TO ,hem,tha. the people Of the coun-
ty might have known, hereafter, what was
their duty. But il seems ,ba, none of them
are ,oiiling TO step forward and enlighten
The public upon the subject. II their neg.
,lact 10 do SO arises from the fear Of crimi-
mating themselves or their friends, j. may
be perfectly jusii6able the eyes Of the
1d,c. as no man is bound TO testify against
himself. But if there is no fear on this
head, we think they should have the public
good sufficiently at heart, TO induce them,
without fee or reward, TO give the public
tha. information, which is so necessary TO
the officers to enable them to conduct an
election fairly and legally. But as it ap-
pears they do not feel willing to give the
explanation required, we will throw such
light upan il, as our limited means Of infor
nation will allow. By reference to law,
]. will be seen that heavy penalties are
attached 10 the neglect or refusal of the
officers te be sworn, aud for neglecting or
refusing 10 perform all The duties required
Of them by law, as we'll as for admitting
illegal votes, including BLACKS. We do
not pretend TO say that the laws Of the state,
were SO shamefully outraged, as our ques-
lions would seem 10 imply. but We do say,
that rumors are aaoat in The county, of such
nature, as should induce The states affor
neg, or al the least, the grand jury TO look
into the matter. and il such thngs have
been done, lei The authors be punished to
the utmos. extent Of the law. No station
or standing in society should be allowed to
exculpale them from all the penalties at.
'sachcdto a Noncompliance with the elec,
lion laws. lie. the subject be probed to
the bottom. that equal and exact justice
may be deal. onto all, whether the million
ar or the pagraat IN the street.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-12-17

The Presidents Message was sent in to Cona ress
on Wednesday oflast week 81 ID not reach us until
Friday, consequently not in time for our paper of
Saturday. We this week present it to our patrons
entire to the exclusion of other interesting NATTER
The message like all the acts of President Tyler,
receives the condemnation of many while it re-
ceives the praises ofsome Many parts Of it, how
ever, deserves commendation from all. We sup
pose our neighbar below will apply his democratic
lash" by swallowing it, "body and breeches,"
without greasingl IT. Remember his brother has
recently been appointed Post Master. MS.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-12-17

Whooping Cough.-A teaspoonful Of
castor oil to spoonful Of molasses; tea
spoonful of the mixture given whenever
the cough is troublesome, will afford relief
at once, il is SAID. and in a few days effect a
cure. The same remedy. ls also affirmed
relieves the Group, however yiolen. the
attack. A, .&f4
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-12-17

We publish to-day the call Of the Demo.
cratic Standing Committee, for county
meeting, TO appoint delegates to the Bueha-
nan convention to be held at Harrisburg on
The 9Th OF January next We hope i, will
be fully attended, that the Star of the North
may speak, in language that cannot be mis-
taken, and proclaim TO her sister counties,
thai she is1in favor Of sustaining Penusyl,
MAS interest, and Pennsylvania's claims to
the highest Office in the gif, of the nation.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-12-17

On the night oflhe 30h ult. the Barque
lsidore. Capt. Foss, Of and from Kenne.
bunk, NJ aine bound TO New Orleans, wen,
ashore on Cape Neddick, Me. and every
soul on board, fourteen OF fifteen in nun.
ter, perished-.he vessel which was new
and valued a, s22 5o0a perrec, loss.