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Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04
DRY GOODS.

Prints
lGHT Sprgged French Prints,
IL Bark Striped do do
Eng. and American fg'd. stp'd. and
Fancy Prints.
Muslin de LANES,
An assortment Of fashionable and beau.
tiiul patterns.
Alpacas.
Blk and blue blk. striped and plain
Aipacas. Also, mole cold, ditto.
Bombazines .s
Blk and blue blk. splendid article,
Chusans and Grape de Laias
A beautiful and durable article, com
prsing variety OF patterns.
Sha,rts, Hdkfs. and Scarfs
Splendid silk fancy shawls, silk and
worsted hdkfs. It.
Silk scarfs for Ladies and misses, a
beautiful article for Spring and Summer.
Hosiery. is
Ladies white and cold cotton hose.
. Ingram do do
For sale cheap by
s. c. THOMPSON,
mari Water-st
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On motion, the Executive Committee
was instructed to procure one hundred Ju
MUS tracts and pledge the honor of the Gu
for the payment of the same.
On motion, it was ordered that the pro.
beedlngs Of this meeting be signed by he
President and Secretary, and published in
the Hawk.Eye.
On motion. it was agreed that this Clay
Club should meet at the Liberty school
house, in Augusta township, on Saturday
the 20th Of April, at ii o'clock, A NJ.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
VIM HENDERS President.
JOHN G EWING, Secretary.
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TO negotiate on the subject. The terms
of an arrangement between the high
contracting parties are already arrang-
ed; and if not already done, they are
TO be reduced forthwith to the form Of
a Treaty, through the agency of spe-
cial Minister from Texas, Mr. HENDER-
SON, who is already on his way to this
city for that purpose, if, before this pa
per goes TO press, he have not already
arrived.
So far as the President of the United
States and the President of Texas are
concerned the Treaty is all but made.
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Hats and Cans.

EUST received good assortment OF Hats
81 and fur, cloth, seal sealet and morocco
Caps.
BOOTS md SHOES.
Just received 5000 pair Boots and Shoes
Mems coarse and fine boots, Boys do, Men s
Brogans, Kip. do. Boys do; Women S Cali
lace Boots, Caters, Seal and Kip luce boots
and shoes. we'll assorted Misses lace shoes
Chldren's do.
WOOLEN HOSE and EARN.
A large lot of iLadies Wooden, Lambs
Wool Hose, Misses and Children's do. grey
and blue mkt. scarlet and mkt, black and
white yarns, very fine and assorted quail.
ties.
PULLED CLOTH AND PILOT DO.
Very cheap; also, Cassimercs, Cassinets,
Jeans and Easy Times.
TLANNELS 8. BLANKETS.
Real Mackinaw Blankets and Flannels,
assorted.
5000 yds Calicoes and Muslin de LANES.
1000 yds brown Shrtings; Cotton Yarns,
&c. &c.
Sole and Upper Leather, Quecnsware
we'll assorted.
Clothing, Coats, Pants, Vests, Drawers,
&c.
H.4RDW.ARE, &c.
Nails and Glass, Knives and Forks, Spoons
Pen Knives, Razors, Paper, Ink, Quilts,
Waters, &C., Combs well assorted
GROCERIES, &c.
Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Nader, Indigo. AL.
spice and Pepper, Tobacco and Cigars,
oaleratus, Powder Shot, Lead and Percus-
sion Caps, and many other goods. all of
which l am disposed to sell very low and
give great bargains for cash or produce.
Nov 80 WESLEY JONES.
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MISS E. CHASE begs leave to inform

MISS E. CHASE begs leave to inform
lvA the citizens of Burlington, that she
will open Female school on Monday, April
lst, on Third street, between Jefferson and
Washington streets, in the room formerly
occupied as a school room by Mrs Martin.
Miss c. will engage to teach all the English
branches usual y taught in Female schools.
Parents and Guardians entrusting children
to her care, may be assured tina. every at.
tention will be paid to the department and
to the moral and mental Improvement o!
her pupils.
TER.s:
For photography, $3.50
Orthography, Reading, Writing
and Arithmetic, 800
Grammar, Composition, Geogra-
ply, Philosophy, Ancient and
Modern History, 400
4" Plain sewing included. Worst.
ed work an extra charge Of SO
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Eyeclit.Or'S Sale.

10y virtue Of the power and authority
IL contained in the last will and tesla
ment of Enoch Wade, deceased, late OF the
| county of Des Moines, Iowa Territory; and
also by virtue Of a decree Of the Probate
Court in and for said county for that pur-
pose had and obtained. We tho Executor
and Executrx of the last said will and tes-
lament, will on Monday the Odd day of
April next, proceed to sell at public sale to
the highest bidder, at the door of the office
of the Clerk of the District Court in Bur-
lington, all Of the following described real
estate lying in the county Of Des Mones,
Iowa Territory, to wit: Fractional section
No. four in Township sixty-nne North of
range two west, the same being subdlvid-
ed into lots of from two to four acres, as
will more fully appear by reference to
plat Of the same at the Office Of the Clerk
OF the District Court, and numbered two,
three, four, five. seven, eight, nine. ten and
eleven, said land is djoning the city Of
Burlington on the South side. Also, the
following described lots situated in the city
Of Burlington, to wit: Lots No 2. 3, A, IL,
south hall OF -, north half Of IL, 16, II.
north half Of 105, l3i, 263, 304, 305, 307.
ooo, 80, 81, 3l2, 3l3. 3l4, 3l5. 359, north
nall o: b35, 767, in the city Of Burlington,
aforesaid, and also. at the same time and
place, Lot No in block No 10 in the town
OF MT Pleasant, Henry county l. I
Terms Of sale-One and two years credit,
the purchaser giving bond and approved
security, and mortgage on the premises.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock of said
day, and confined from day to day until
the Whole OF the property is sold Lots
No two and three, section 4, Township 50
west, Range 3, are to be sold subject TO
leases given on them by Enoch Wade, now
deceased
SAMUEL LEEBRICK, Executor,
CATHARINE WADE, Exccutrix.
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The Burlington Academy and CITY

WILL be re.opened OH Monday, April
w 9Th, by the Undersigned, in the room
heretofore occupied Tor the same. The
number OF pupils will be limited, and an
earnest effort will be made to secure their
mental and moral improvement. No ad.
vance will be made in the terms, but q
small additional charge to deiray the rent Of
the room. w Ii STARR.
april 4-3t. as.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04

"ATs-Fne Nutria, Brush and Cassi.
u mere Hats. Also-Drab sporting
hats for Spring, Of al, approved and fash
ionable style in New York, and much adopt
ed in the East as genteel riding or sporting
hat for gentlemen. These hats are of the
best manufactures--very convenient for
travellers as they can be folded in any shape
without damag for lghtness and
durability cannot be surpassed as spring
or summer hat, Tor sale by
sc. THOMPSON,
febl5 Water-st.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04

u, Tsbstsr, in his late letter on
~ .ab;ec, Of the Annexation of Texas
!: he subjoined passage;
y n al al points of view. therefore, in
.s H. i | can regard the subject. my
J ' 1,.a is decidedly unfavorable to
!. .ra;ecs Of annexing Texas to the
!, ,;lrsd States. you have SPARTA
= u. was The admonitions Of the an
,:.r orudence-'embellish it" you
i. Republic, &c &c.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04
Fancy Articles, Beads. sc.

TLASS Toys-a curious and beautiful
" assortment, China toys, g.ass tea
sets, ink stands smelling bottles, cigar hol
ders. china pipes and pipe bowls, fancy
book boxes, reticules and work boxes, snuff
and tobacco boxes; silver, gilt, enumeled
and beautifully painted snuff, tobacco and
Paint boxes; gold, gilt, glass, china, and
enameled beads Of every variety and for
every possible purpose; beautiful Seals for
lore letters; finger rings, splendid hair pins,
fancy gilt watches. eyelets, corsets and
whale bone of every variety; elastic garters,
ivory gum rings, rattles, &C.. with many
other articles too numerous to mention, for
sale by S. G. THOMPSON.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04
Boat Stores,

bOUt SVOreSs
YNHE subscribers are prepared to furnish
l. all kinds OF boat stores at the lowest
rates. at the same stand they occupied last
season. Patronage is solicited.
marl4 E. D. RAND e. Co.
T. $. All citizens or travellers wishing
ior passage up or down the river by steam
boat, by leaving their names with the sub.
scrlbers will be notified at their lodgings on
the arrival ofthc boat they require.
z ID. r. & Co.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04

rs hereby given to all persons concerned,
i that on Saturday the 18th day Of April
next, will present petition to the Judge
of Probate for the County of Des Moines,
Iowa Territory, at his office in Burlington,
for license to sell all the real estate OF
Samuel Smith, deceased, late of said coun.
ty, lying in said Territory of Iowa.
JAMES DAVIDSON, Admir-.
mar2I AZ
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04

Frog Soup is now served up at va
rious tonnish eating houses. in New
York, and is eagerly devoured by
those who fancy themselves epicures!
So says the St Louis Gazette.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04

The ST Louis Reporter says:-
Mr. c. N. Holcombe was knocked
down and his watch taken on Satur.
day night last, when near the African
Church on Green Street.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04
Trustees Sale of Real Estate.


- to US, tile undersigned, by P. Dykins
dated the Sd day of September, A. D. 1912
and duly recorded in the Recorders Office
of Des Moines county, I. T., to secure Ward
Lamson in the sum Of ninety dollars, said
sum being payable one year from date and
bearing twenty per cent interest per anrun1
after due, we will proceed to sell on
Monday the ist day OF April, A. D. 1874,
between the hours Of 10 A. NJ. and P. NJ,
in accordance with said deed Of trust and
to accomplish the purpose thereof at pub.
lie vendue, at the door of the Court House
in the city Of Burlington, |. t., to the
highest bidder, the following described real
estate, mentioned and conveyed in and BY
said deed OF trust, viz all that lot or par,
Gel of ground, known and designated as Lot
No. two hundred and sixty eight 1861 ly.
ing and being situated in the city OF Bur.
lngton, |. I.
Said lot will be sold subject to a iudp.
ment Of about sixty-fve dollars and costs
thereof, said judgment being in the District
Court OF said county in favor of Joseph
Cooper, for the use of Benz. F. Martin, the
beneficial interes: Of which is now in said
Ward Lamson. And also, sold subject to
mechanics lien of about fifty dollars and
costs of suit. Said Mechanics Lien is in
the same court and was obtained in the
name of VIM. Lewis and the beneficial in
terest therein belongs 90 Rotert Armstrong.
Terms-cash in hand
JEREMIAH LAMSON, T.,s,.
ROBERT ARMSTRONG, trustees
Burlington, Feb. 90, 4i-4t 40
Cotton Yarn.
\ FEW bundles Of Cotton Yarn, for sale
IA by S. C. THOMPSON.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04
REGULAR WEEKLY PACKET.
For Galena, Illinois.
a THE new Steamboat
G:l:.tIESsI LEWIS F. LINN,

ESsEET1sEExM. Kennctt, master, will ~.
during the season of 1874, between ST. Lon.
is ana Galena. The Lewis F. Linn will
leave st Louis every Saturday AFTERNOONS,
at o clock, and arrive at Galena on Tues.
day morning; ard will leave Galena. on
Tuesday evening. and be ut Davenport and
Rock Island on Wednesday morning, and
at Bloomington, New Boston, Oouuwka.
burlington, Fort Madison, Nauvoo and Ke.
okuk the same day, on her downward trip,
and VIII reach St Louis on Thursday az.
ternoon.
r: KENNETH. Agent. St Louis.
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Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04

lust recei we'd general assortment Of
- Spring and Summer Goods, and for sale
at the lowest rates by
mar21 FIG PEASLEY.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04

e ASTiNGS..Just received on consipn.
~ ment from the Cincinnati manufac.
turer, consisting Of
Sugar kettles, Stew Kettles, with COW
ers; Spiders, with covers; Dutch Ovens;
Bake Pans; Dog Irons, &C.. for sale cheap
either for cash, hides, bces-wax or fax.
seed, by S C THOMPSON.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04

Fine Cutlery, Spectacles, &C.
EDEN Knives, u splendid article,
n Jack knives with variety Of fancy
knives of every description,
Superior Razors, Twcczers, &c.
Spectacles, a first rate article.
Razor Strops, Shaving Brushes, Pocket
Books, &C., for sale cheap BY
mari S. C. THOMPSON.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04
LIE AID PIPE.

L FAD PIPE.
DATENT Improved Leaden Pipe, and
Il Composition Gas Tubes, manufactured
at the Saint Louis Lead Pipe Works. For
sale on good terms by
S. C. THOMPSON,
Water.st., Burlington.
n. B. 1.-THE Patent Leaden Pipe is re-
markable for accuracy of calibre and uni
formity of thickness, FOR the perfect polish
of the interior surface; the absence Of scales
and flaws, for the soldity and unusual
strength" And in fine, the qualifications
Of this Pipe, offer unusual, and decided
advantages, to those who may be pleased
to contract either for public or private
purposes.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04
School Books and Stationery,

-DCIIOUI DUOKS dIIU OCd I1UIitTV.
NOR sale by the Subscriber,
Il Eclectic First, Second and Third reader
Elementary Spelling book,
Smiths Arithmetic, Smiths Grammar.
United States School Primer,
Infant School Primer, &c. &c.
Cheap and superior Cap and Letter
Paper, ruled and unruled; superior and com
mon Quilts; blank Cards Of various sizes.
at the lowest rates for cash.
mar2l f J C PEASLEY.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04
EDWARD PELOUZE.

EDWARD PELOUZE.
Type and Stereotype Founder, Sun Bu;LL
ings, CORNER Of Nassau and Fultonst's.
Ne,1 YORK..
n. 5. Metal and Wood Typo Of perior
and durable manufacture, also, Printing
paper. Ink, and Printers materials constant.
ly Oh hand. Orders solicited and punctually
executed by s. C. THOMPSON.
mar Agent.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04
Now for settlement.

Stationery.
SMOOTH Letter Paper, blank books.
~ Memorandum and Pas books.
Steel Pens and holders, Lead Pencils,
Pencil cases, Crayo Paint boxes,
Camels hair pencils, Ink stands,
Sealing wax, waters, &c.
States and Slate pencils of every varie.
ty and prices, for sale cheap by
mari S. c. THOMPSON.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04
Fresh Groceries!

lust received superior N. 0. Sugar; Rio,
% Havana, Mocha and Laguira, Coffee
superior Y. H. and Imperial Tea, for sale
wholesale and retail at the lowest rates for
cash. F c PEASLEY.
mar21 "A
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04

4 Wagon boxes, Cincinnati
~ manufacture, for sale cheap by
S c THOMPSON.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04
New Bakery

TEyIIE subscriber has commenced the bak
Il ing business on Washington street,
opposite Beyls' livery stable. He will furn.
ish bread and crackers at all hours. Cakes,
candies and pies always on hand; also va
riety Of refreshments. A lot of fine apples
and cider. for sale cheap. The subscriber
will be happy to see his old friends and
customers and solcits share Of the pat
ronage Of the public.
JOHN PETTINGER.
mar2S-4t "a
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04

AMPs--Glass night Lamps, or street
IL Lanterns. Of good pattern and con.
venient size, just received and for sale by
sc THOMPSON.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04
REGULAR PACKET


THE new and splendid fas.
G:.isi - running Steamboat
so SO Esssc<sAk LEBANON,
"Eo. VANCE HiGKT, Master. will run as a
reguiar racket from 81 Louis 10 Burlington.
bloomington and Rock Island every week.
leaves e., Of Louis every Tuesday, Burlington
anu bloomington on Thursday and Rock
Island on Friday OF each week. To com.
mence running as soon as navigation will
permit.
he Lebanon is OF The first class. stand.
NO. IN the insurance Offices in St Louis.
her bottom is six inches thick and cverv
other way equally strong and we'll calcu.
lated in her cabin for the comfortable &c.
COMMUNICATION of passengers.
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American House.

IA EAAGA A16&AA
WATER STREET.
OPPOSITE LOWER STEAMBOAT LANDING
Bnrli ngtOn, Iowa.
YNHlS House situated as above-lately
L called Steamboat Hotel-has been con-
siderably enlarged, and undergone thor
ough repair making it now from it's general
arrangements and charges, the most COM
Portable and accommodating for resident
boarders, and as it always has been, from
its locality the most convenient house for
travellers in this CITY,
Ihe.subscriber begs to acknowledge kind
y the support he has hitherto received, and
hopes by strict attention IN obtaining
every requisite for comfort, and maintain
ing all good order and discipline in his
house, to merit still a share of patronage
JOSEPH SUTTON.
mar21-3m 43
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04
CAKRIaGE MANUF1CTORY ELS.
TABLISHMENT.

A. L. STODDARD T. j. BENNETT
4 RE constantly found at their old stand
IA on Washington Street, near the Meth
odist Church, (and conn ected with Stewart
d. Vernon, who carry on tho Smithing bnsi-
ness in all its variohs branches,) where they
keep constantly on hand Buggies Of various
descriptions Of the best style and unsurpass-
ed in workmanship. Also. Farmers Wag-
ons Of every description. Please call aud
examine for yourselves and be satisfied 77au
August 3l--Iy af1gnH II
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04

american Hotel and General
Stage office,
FFHE largest and most convenient estab-
Il lisLment in BLOOMINGTON, l.. T:
Convenient to the Steamboat Landing.
f.. S. BATTELLE, Proprietor.
fe29 Ally 40
NEW York SaddIcry-Colars. Har.
In ness, Saddles, Brides, &C., warrant
ed Of a superior workmanship for sale by
SC. THOMPSON,
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Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04

REGULAR PACKET
Betreeh st. Louis, Nauroo, Fort Madison.
burlington, Oqua,cka, Bloomington Rock
Ist1nd, Galena, Dubuque, Potosi, Pra;.
rie du Chen and all intermediate
landings.
a A. THE new and splendid
veGs::EA.IJ Steamer "MEN -
GSELzETETE Robt. A. Reilly, Master.
will ply as a regular packet between the
above ports. commencing her trips Oh tho
opening OF navigation, and being OF very
light draught will run throughout the sea.
son.
This boat has been built expressly Id
run on the Upper Mississippi her accommo.
cations, both for csbin and deck passengers,
RE superior; she is provided with Evans
safety guard, to prevent the explosion Of
boilers. The officers and owners of the
MENDOZA" respectfully assure those, who
may favor them with their patronage. that
every exertion, will be used to give salts
faction.
feb29-3m 40
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rIDER-First rate cider, in bills. Ohio,
~ press, suitable for botiing, &c., for
sale cheap by sc THOMPSON.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04

Young Hyson, and Black
Il Teas, of good quality, for sale cheap
by S {. THOMPSON.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04

sale very cheap by S. c. THOMPSON.
Elegant articles for the Toilette.
nRESSING and cabinet glasses and
- boxes handsome patterns,
Clothes and Hair brushes Of every variety
and style.
Tooth, nail and comb brushes, various
styles.
Fine and coarse tooth combs. good articles,
Side, back and fancyshell and horn combs,
Scented and toilet soaps beautiful article,
Pomatums, creams and essences,
Rich perfumes, colognes and hair oils,
Powders, pungent salts and smelling
phials and fancy smelling bottles of every
variety, for sale cheap by
MARI S. C. THOMPSON.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04

Te oesHa ai
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W.aNTE d.!
100000 @ sRScs' ;s1 'es sss
Hotel. Apply Immediately to the Sub
scrber.
Feb % II CHARLES G. MATHIS.

DELLOWS, brushes, window, busting,
ID fancy feather, comb, table and clothes
brushes Of every variety and pattern, for
sale yery cheap by S. c. THOMPSON.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-04
II INSEED OIL 80 bbls for sale by
IL aug II COPP & PARSONS.

GUNNY BAGS-Nine bales for sale by
~ SHACKFORD g. THOM.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-06-17
THE PIG THEN PUPPY.

When first commenced preaching ,an old minister
told me the following story, which has been of use
TO me. 1t may be Of use to others. In years past
and gone, lived an old Baptist minister by the name
ofPlace. lie had moro than n common 'gift of
gab and was very DESTROYS of pleasing his hearers.
the company of Elder Place, and used Ito fetch and
carry him on his preaching tours. On one occasion,
as Elder Place the place of his appoint
ment he asked his brother Winsor what the people
generally believed where he going 10 preach
The brother told him that it of his business
but it his duty preach what he believed him.
self. But Elder Place made inquiries, and found the
people mostly Unitarans he preached that
which would not hurt any Unitarian. On their way
home, Brother Winsor said to Elder Place he would
tell him short story, follows
On a certain holiday man of good property wish
ed to give the minister pig. He caught pig tied
his legs, put him in basket, covered him up, and
directed his negro boy 10 carry him to the minister
and tell the minister that he might kill IT and eat 1t, or
he might raise IT. The black boy on his way stop
ped TO the military parade, and somo young
men, wishing to have joke, slipped out the pig and
put in puppy. The boy went to the minister's
house with the puppy and did his errand to the min
lister, say ing that his master had sent him pres
ent that he might kill it, and eat ii, or he might raise
il.
On the ministers opening the basket and seeing the
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-06-17

VOL Z. No, AZ. Whole No. 35&

Taking potatoe he hnlvcd il for mould in
which he ran his bullets; the dinner horn was con-
vcr,ed into powder flask; when, taking down the
old rusty Queens arm, he picked his flint; and thus
accou,red, hc proceeded to the field. Posting him
self behind great sound maple stump FOR breast-
work he waited his opportunity. Pretty soon a COM
mandng red coat drifting about in that quarter,
when, laying the Quen's arm on the stump, and
lifting his eyes to heaven, he ejacuated ''the Lord
have mercy your soul' then dwelling the long,
rusty gun with deadly aim, down he dropped the
rcd cont. "Now, any thing, SAID Mr. c. ''but fight
ing aman who prays before he shoots"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-06-17

i,,.. FARMER OF MOUNT VERNON" WASH
was pa's'Onatey fond of agriculture. Its i'm.
,.' was ever with him an object of paramount
,, o.O' virginia can boast of few sons to whom her
,'i,,.1 "' mas been more indebted; for who have
o., w;r promoting its interests to greater extent
D1ia '"' manifestation of more ardent and patro-
cD.,s,; I'' The following account of his farming
en,.,' 1'aS' will serve to exhibit the Father of his
D,," III his true light. "The farm of Gen Wash
land !, mount Vernon, contained 10, 900 acres of
hv,. H'., 0Ooy-equul to about Is square miles,
a,,,n,s ued into farms of convenient size, at the
h,,,0 VI q S,4, and miles from his mansion
ont s,.a in''e farms he visited every day in pleas
s,,m on,' and was constantly engaged in making
Soma 1 ~, for the improvement of agriculture
be formal u me extent Ofhis farming operation may
800 ac,.. 'O'n the following facts: in 1907. he had
sre, wi% S !" srass-sOwed 600 bushels Of oa,s-7oo
poa,Oe, ""ea and as much more in corn, barley,
His ,,o. MI 'ea0s' peas, SC. and $50 with turpps.-
WORKING r1 consisted of lao horses, 1l2 cows. as5
lie so's Oxen hoifers, and steers and 500 sheep
'y employed $50 hands, and KEEP, "a