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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-02-24
by EDso HARKN Essl

To the Editors offhe Prairie Far
ser: A lew desultory observations
on the culture of fruit trees, may be of
service TO those who are planting or
chards.
Cultivation Of the ground. Every
body knows that keeping the ground
free from weeds, and in loose, friable
state near the surface, is absolutely ne
cessary in raisinga hill of corn. But
every body does not seem to know
that the same treatment is indispensi-
BILE in regard to young fruit trees.
Such, however, is the case, and those
who expect the blessing of good fruit
by merely planting the trees and leav-
ing them TO take care Of themselves,
will find their half-done work end in
disappointment and loss. Wheat, oats,
or grass, when suffered to grow near
young tree, will rob it Of its proper nu-
triment, and produce results as unfa-
vorable as the growth Of weeds. Corn,
beans, potatoes, or onions, may be
grown in the young orchard; but none
Of these should be planted nearer than
four feet from the trees, and in all cases
the ground should be kept clear Of
weeds, and loose on the surface. -
Young trees treated in the above man
ner, upon rich dry prairie soil, will
grow with astonishing rapidity. have
one tree upon my premises, which, in
the spring Of lS4o, was mere whip,
(such as | am selling to my customers
for biz, which is now 81 inches in
diameter foot from the ground, with
a we'll formed top Of IL feet across;
and this particular tree is but little lar
ger than SO more set at the same time.
Pruning. There are, perhaps, as
many young trees injured as benefited
by pruning, from the work being done
either at a wrong time or in wrong
manner. Still, there is right time
and right way to do it, which adds
much to the value of the orchard.
This however, must depend, in a good
degree, upon the skill and judgement
OF the cultivator. We will venture,
nevertheless, TO give few hints which
may, TO the inexperienced, be Of some
service.
And first, let it be promised that the
size Of the tree is increased, alone, by
food prepared in the leaves-and may
therefore be said 10 grow downwards
instead of upwards-from the leaves
and not from the roots. 1t must be OBJ
vious, then, that every healthy limb
whi:h is pruned Of, Injuries the growth
of a tree. Why then prune at all? We
answer, for two very good reasons.
First, TO prevent the top from growing
too thick; and secondly, to proven, too
many primary limbs from growing cut
of the main trunk. 4 tree will remain
sound aud healthy 10 great age, pro-
vided the bark can he kept whole
The cutting of small limbs does little
or no harm, as the wounds heal over
before the wood begins to rot; whereas
the cutting of laage ones, IS dangerous
10 the future health oil the tree, as rot
tenness ensues before the wound is
protected from the atmosphere, BY
healing over. Il is therefore proper
that not more than three or four limbs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-02-24
FAIL Me NOT THOU.
BY n. p. WILLIS.

"Oh, by that little word
How many thoughts are slirr'd!
The last, The last, the last"
The star may but meteor be,
Tha. breaks upon the stormy night;
And may err, believing thee
A spark of heavens own changeless light!
But, on earth beams augh. Sc fair.
1t seems, of all the lights that shine,
Soreness. in its truth, Ills there.
Burning in the soft eyes Of thine.
Ye,lons watch'd stars from heaven have rush'd.
And long-lov'd friends have dropp'd away,
And mine-my very heart have crush'd!
And have hoped this many day,
|, liv'd no more for love or pain!
Blu, thou has s,irr'd its depths again,
And TO its dull, out-wearied ear,
Thy voice of melody has creps,
In tone i. cannot choose but hear;
And now l feel it only slept,
And know, at ev'n thy lightest smile.
1. gathered fire and strength the while.
Fail me no, thou! This feeling past,
my heart would never rouse again,
Thou art the brigh.est-b the last!
And if this trust, this love is vain
II thou, all peerless as thou art,
Be not less fair than true Of heart
Nv loves are DER! The sun will shine
Upon no grave SO hush'd as this dark breast OF
mine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-02-24
TO THE PUBLIC.
BOicc Prairie Hotel.

FTNHE sUbscTioeF respectfully informs The travel-
Il lag public, tina, ne is prepared 10 accommo-
Gaze them N manner calculated TO give universal
,'isaeiioa. His house is situated half way from
Lancaster "a Po,osi, and hom Prairie du Cheia to
OiaaqSs,-Upau the best and shoues, road be-
tsesn those points.
n ask'as share Of patronage, he does II with
re aeisrulinston that aone, shall leave his house
e'9isasea with fare, or prices.
JSO. n. EAYRES.
s''r' Fssiri.. Jay es,s, 1913. O-,t
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-02-24
REMOVAL OF THE P0T0Sl POST OFFICE
HOTEL.

"HE Subscribed wnnld respectfully inform the
l. Public that, in consequence OF the of repeat
ed solicitations ola large portion Of the nbsbit-
ants OF Potosi and vicinity. he has removed the
Post Once and his Hotel to the Wisconsin House
at the Head OF the Hollow. He embraces this
Opportunity to thank his friends and patrons for
me sehefons support they hare heretofore accord
ed him assuring them that they will find the &C.
eommodations OF the Wisconsin House, such as
to merit their entire SUBTRACTION, and
Remember this
An excellent Stable is attached TO the premises.
CELESTlNE KALTENBACH.
POiosi, January, Is, 1874.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-02-24
FLOATING ALARM WHIsTLE.-Ar

+ LoATING ALARM w HlsILE.-An
Instrument has lately been invented
under this name which promises to be
cf lasting utility. 1t is moored off
shoals and rocks, and is so constructed
as TO increase in the intensity of its
notes, as the winds which cause them
10 whistle, increase in violence.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-02-24

T There are in Cincinnati eight
publishers, who together issue 200 vol
umes annually. There are "a print
ing Offices and "a newspapcrs-2o dali
" and Ia weekly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-02-24

From the Prairie Farmer.
MANAGEMENT OF A YOUNG ORCHARD.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-02-24
DOCTOR P. F. BERGER,

DOCTOR P. F. BERGER,
SICIAN AND SU GEON,
O. Has established himself permanently in
the town of Potos, Grant County. He offers his
professional services TO the inhabitants Of Potosi
and It's vicinity. Office: Main Street, in the
house lately occupied by Mr.. Buchanan, one door
abovs Mr.. M'Kenzie's store. 40
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-02-24
FIRE! FIRE! I!

FIRE! FIRE.!
" AVlNG been appointed Agent OF the 4Eina
IL Fire Insurance Company, at Hartford,
Conn, am prepared TO take risks on Houses,
Stores, Mills, Merchandise &c, at my Office in
Pla,l.viIle. JNO. II. ROUNTREE.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-11-07
.s. FTom The Neao York Herald, [whigl Nop. g.
PENNSYL VANIA ELECTION
POLK AND DALLAS VICTOTIOT Trl

NAN'O DnAbAo W " u o.
The utmost interest existed in our city last evening"
to ascertain the returns om the Presidential election
in Pennsylvania, by the mail Pilot lne that arrives by
the way OF Jersey City, at II o'clock. The whawes
and slips adjacent were filled with anxious spectators
were Of the democratic party The ierryboat arrived
at about half past eleven and The returns being decided
y in iavor ofhe eueeess of Polk and Dallas cheer and
cheer resounded through the dense crowd The whig
passengers were num- while their opponents were loud
in their exukaon. MOI slipor an extra wasneceived
from any OF the whig papers Of Philadelphia but we
present below returus from our correspondents that
show democratic gain in favor Of Polk and,Dallas,
since the election for Governor OF neatly 1900 votes
WHICH ensures the Stale forthe democratic party -5
Salute ofwenty-six guns was fred in the PARK by
A silas Wright Club, and spontaneous gatherings was,
held at Tanmany Hall and the surrounding temples,oE
lbertyt The Tribune office was closed Immediately,
after The news was announced Samm of the Ple6eian.
came on with returns from Philadelphia and his voice
was heard annguncing the news half way across the
North river A steamboat with slips and extras by
bushels, was Immediately sent up the Hudson river by
the democrats to circulate the announcement Of their
victory ii rF g. = - ;..,..-,,. ..... .t..
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-11-07
STORM ON THE FLoRIpA COAST.

The storm that swept so luriousy over the Eastern
Lakes also extended its fearful ravages TO the SoutA.-
The Pcayune Of the i9h brings particulars of the los
ses Of vessels and other property at Key West and in the
Gulf The storm commenced on Saturday afternoon
Of the 5th During the time Of the gale which lasted
about eighteen hours, damage done 10 property to
an almost incredible extent The unparalleled fury Of the
lie, when at its hesh, can scarcely be conceived it
swept everything before t-houses fences trees vessels
and almost everything in its course was eveled 10 the
earth or borne of with irighlful velocity.
On the morning Of the 5th, previous to the gale having
reached its height the revenue schoouer Vigant drag
ged her anchors and was driven out to sea- where it is
supposed all on board perished,
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-11-07
DANGERS OF FLOOD AND PERIL.

The Bufalo Courier gives several interesting Incl
dents OF perls and escapes during the featuy desruc
tive food.
Two families OF the name of Wilson and Weston,
resided on the south siae ofhe Buffalo Creek ahovethe
Marine rail way, in couple OF adjoining cottages
They saw the water rise gradually into their dwellings
md from the first floor re ired to The second thence to
he roof and soon the base gave way and they found
their frail support aaoat. a.. .s, etga
The families consisted each Of a husband, vile and
infant child all in their night dresses 1t so chanced
that when the building fell the families opposite
sides of The roof which parting al the ridge left each
section 10 serve a raN upon which their perilons
navigation commenced. They were soon separated
and each supposed the other was entirely lost. Both
were borne safely however, across the creek, and over
large portion OF the flats, making over mile Of the
most fearful midnight voyaging that ever man wife and
child underwent. They passed buildings where they
could see families safe in their second slories 10 whom
they vanIy shreked for aid which was impossible to
render Presently they foated near dwelling where
lid was given and all were saved.
The screams OF fellow beings in distress, heard In the
e Tors of9uch night above the dashing OF the mad
hood and the hoW.ng OF The wild storm, reached Mr.
Jacob Banta residing in the same vicinity, and the ap
peal was not to be resisted He dashed out into the
swelling deuge and at the peril Of his own life succeeded
n rescuing the other OF the two families, at period
when death seemed inevitable. They had lost their
footing upon the raft and barely kept their heads above
water by few floating slaves and fragments Of loose
boards Besides they Just upon the brink Of the
little Buffalo creek, and in moment more would have
been past aid.
Another family, the name not learned, who made a
similar voyage on that night oi fearful disaster and
alarm. They had taken shelter the roof of theiI
dwelling when it was bodily lifted and swept away by
food aEdfnaly landed at the hydraulics nearly mile
and half from where stood before the storm. In this
case we are told there was large family OF children
all of whom we're providentially saved
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-11-07
AMERICAN ROYs.

Boys when left 10 the uncontrolled indulgence OF hei
propensities for quarrel probably more dangerous
than men, The three days of Paris afford an instance
ufrevouon in one of The first nations of the earth al
fected by boys and the Polish struggle was in like man.
ner commenced by minors. The muster rolls of our
two show that large number Of those who fought
were boys and in almost every struggle whether on the
deck the field they proved themselves worthy of their
country. Every reader remembers that jackson was
hero boy of the revolution. With most Of them fight
is only piece ofiun and their cour age is the absence
sense Of danger which more natural discretion indu
ces. We remember seeing boy abont ten years old,
clamberng upon the side board of cf our old lash
ioned railroad cars, and observing that he he'd one
wooden leg we cautioned him against dangerous an
experiment. at the time inquring as to the man.
mel in which he had lost his leg He said that ne had
fallen from that car and it had crushed his leg as TO
make Unnecessary to cut it off, Sand how weinquired
can you venture again the upon the carr why, was
his cool reply never heard of no boy what had ever
more than one leg cut off by the cars and he continued
10 cling to the side of the car with the utmost apparen
indifference 10 his danger. very highly respectable
gentleman gives US an account OF similar develop
ment of American character on the first fatal afternoon
of the Kensingon riots. news boy with his souched
hat thrown jauny aside, and ks hands buried in his
pockets snod in the market house, and looked laugh
ingy on as the battle progressed
Shot alter shot whised by him, and many werekilled
and wounded around him. Still he looked with the
same comfortable careless enjoyment Of the scene un
til stray shot struck him in the breast glancing first
under The skin and inducing copious gush Of blood
He seemed surprised ardopenng his coat said, "Why
dod blame the scamps they have shot me" laying espe
cial emphasis upon The last word Some near him,
iussted upon his leaving the ground. "We, said he,
II guess had better and hrusting his hands into his
trousers pockets, he walked eisurely away.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-11-07

LAMENrABLE.-Moses Clark, of Landaf, we learn,
committed suicide by drowning about a week since
Of good sense and very well informed he yet fell
into the miserable delusion Of Millesm, and reason
was oused from her throne He was highly respected
in his town, and well esteemed in Grafton county as
to have been elected chairman Of the road commission
ers. He was representative from Landau to the
Legislature for the two years previous 10 the present
year, and was very useful careful, and well inform
ed member. The pecuniary loss 10 the community,
aud the moral and social evil eDgeudered by this raging
malady, must be enormous. Men leave their business,
neglect their crops, desert their families and disregard
all their social and civil dues under the strange Efu
ence Of utter nonsense -NeU Hampshire Patriot
IMPORTANT FROM TEXAS.---if true "A let
Ter received in this city from Texas, states rumor
that Santa Anna had applied 10 the Texian govern,
men through the British consul for an armistice.
Charleston Patriot. .... f... ........ ..,.r
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-11-07

Horrible Circanstaacs-A Scotch paper states that
some weeks ago young man, named Taylor, in sport
seized timid young wuman on the bridge of Braekn,
near Stirling irai wooden structure which stretched
fearful chasm and forced her on the narrow foot
way when she, in terror, Caught the rails which imme-
diatey gave way, and both were precipilaed into the
abyss below. The body OF Taylor, dreadully mangled
was carried away by The stream. The female was Ia
ken up alive, but without and prospect Of recovery.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-11-07

GERMANS IN TEXAS.-We see stated that the
visit Of Prince de Solmes TO TIE as, as agent OF the
German emigraIing associations, has been attended
with the very best results in giving very hardy and
respectable body of meo to that country One hundred
families are daily expected from Germany andte agen'
Is in New Orleans 10 purchase one HUNDRED Wagons to
transport them to the interior. The association has
collected capitat or the purpose of emigrating OF nine
millions ofanes and the Prince de somes is about to
accompany General Houston " o intends holding
e5unci with he Camanches and other tribes Of indians
on the Brasos.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-11-07

Tie perfection Of pOekst,picEing.-An English paper
tells Of lady, travelling by one OF the numerous omni
buses between Liverpool and the village of Waterloo.
who got seated beside member Of the swell mob equip
ed for bis vocation with cloak and a false pair Of
hands, the latter being demurely folded before him.
while he thus appeared 10 be sitting as harmless as a
lamb, he was busiIy engaged in cutting through the
ladys apparel to get at her pocket from which be
ceeded in extracting her purse containing sixteen sover
eigns -. - -----
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-11-07

BURNING OF THE PROVIDENCE THEATRE.
A slipfom The Office OF the Providence Herald, dated
this morning, says
"a fire was discovered vest erday morning about one
o'clock in the theatre and before the alarm could be
generally gven and the fremen brought the ground
the flames had made such progress amongst the COM
busble materials of the interior, that it soon burst
through the roof with awful grandeur and in a short
time consumed everything hut its massive stone walls
Dr. Larner had during the preceding evening" deliver
ed the last OF his course Of ,cenic lectures and his
most valuable apparatus, including the spendd planet
arium, Invented and made by Mr. Russel, was dstroy
blythe devouring element The Doctors loss we learn
is abou, 800 OOO0 no insurance. The planelarium was
owned by young men, and was estimated at $40 OOO
on which was an insurance OF $s, OOO at Hartford"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-11-07

Carrying home Onss scOrk.-A venerable lady of
celebrated physician in Boston, day casting her eye
out Of the window observer her husband in the funeral
procession of one of his late PATIENTS at which she eI
claimed, 81 do wish myhusband would keep out Of such
PIocession1i appears too much like tailor carrying
home his own work.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-11-07

EARLY WINTER.-Extract of letter dated
Buffalo, Monday morning, oc 98.--We have tre-
mendous norlheaster this morning, and it has been
showing all night. 1t is good sIeishing now. The
water is very low at this end Of the lake. and we feaI
we shall hear of disaster towards The upper end You
will get but little more -four from here this year: The
boats are still detained here by The breach al Black
Rock Ana after Ills repaired there will not be time Tor
them to 20 down and return tor another load.
y.rk HT0td. -.-.s
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-11-07
500

AT length the long agopy is oveH Philadelphia, ha,
redeemed herselffrom disgrace She has cutdown the
majority in October in The city and county OF 5s55 for
Marke, to 1900 for Clay great Democratic gain Of
1900 voes since the Governors election. If the whole
State has behaved as handsomely as Philadelphia has
done Pennsylvania has gone for Polk and Dallas by at
least ten thousand majority
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-11-07

Esnrens; Trai1.-The Philadelphia Chronicle staIes
hat one hundred and fifty iron cars, fully laden with
COAL were brought down the Reading Rail Road, few
days since, by the locomotive Ontario The train was
onethirdofa mile slODg the coal wheghing seven hun
dred and eighty IONS the whole Of which was propelled
at a Tapid rate
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-11-07

A Whig paper in New York has placed the motto Of
Protection TO American Industry" over the picture of
lat coon stealing farmers chicken This is very
appropriate; showing that the "prOtection' which the
Wing demagogues talk about is another name for sea-
ing from the millions Of working men of the country, to
benefit few capitalists.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-11-07

Counterfeit GOId The liule Rock Intelligeucer says
few daysago, man riding fine horse well equip
ped travelling from Missouri to Texas was stopped
the road about eight meStrom towp and lghtenea BY
John A, Bell citizen Of this county, Of 5000 eoun
elIeii gold,
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-11-07

g5King BenadOue used 10 lie in bed till noon, and
enjoyed bis crown to the ageof9O It must be remem.
bered however, that he won his crown by eArly ri,ing
under Napoleon SAYS The Boston Post.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-11-07

The Milerites are very numeruus in Rochester, N.
Y. They met there onihe eve Of the memorable 2Sd
October all ready 10 60 up but parcel o miscbevous
boys entered tie building tied torpedoes TO ascension
robes burned blue lights, and threw the whole assembly
iu.o lie utmost confusion. Is ,a tt .,.rs'1
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-11-07

Worked by Lightning. late thunder storm
at Baltimore, Md, the superintendent ct MoTses Ter-
graph severed the communication of the wires from the
Gavanlc Battery to avoid its being injured by dischar
ges Of lightning from the Clouds when il was discovered
that each successive flash lightning worked the Tee-
graph precisely in the same manner as the Gavanic
Battery would have done; thus proving the identity oil
lightning and the Golvanic agency.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-11-07

Piusburg paper describing parsonage, says He
is short and rather lhck-set man. with pleasant
countenance long smooth hair, except the top Of his
head ehch is slightly bald and clad IN gray Oak eOatl
&c. Remarkable head that!
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-11-07

InpOrtSions. The imporaiiOns Of foreign gods 10.
to the United States this year are expected 10 amount TO
$ll5,OOOOOO, Of which the lmporadons into New York
have been ssvc~tyfve millions, and into Philadelphia
skk millions.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-11-07

The Granll Jury Of Hamiltoa county, in this state
on the 26th inst found true bill for murder against a
bop named Sylvester Carver, of thirteen years of age,
for shooting with pistol another boy at Sharpsburgh,
about six or seven miles from Cincinnati.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-11-07

TEYThe New York Evening Post irtuaIes that
le.Ier has been received from Mr.. Clay, (but only ex
hibed 10 the Nalivess) which approves OF The doc
tr,nes Of the Native American Associations aud hopes
shsy will be frmed in every pa Of the country The
post calls for Informaliunon the subject q, a.sa