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AGRICULTURAL. "A
From The Ph,la. Saturday Museum.
MAXIMS TO BE ADOPTED BY
THE BEE.kEEPER.

Que of the most interesting books we
have ever read on the subject Of Bees, is
that Of Robert Buish, on their Natural
History and General Management" The
author differs in many respects from HUI
Der and other celebrated Apariaus. and
boldly marks out and folloSs his path.
We publish below his Oath chapter, with
oul however adopting his sentiments. 1t
may furnish numerous valuable hints, and
lead to further inquiries, aud Investigations
on questions still unsettled, and on which
our besI observers disagree.
We have repeatedly referred TO Bevans''
liule book on the Honey Bee, as contain
ing the best information within narrow
compass and alta low price. We have 1t
continually Tor sale.
Bush is a hold experimentalisl, and has
really made very entertaining book the
novelty of some of his views will make our
Bee Breeders brush up their old recolec.
lions and opinions, aud inquire whether or
moi they be all correct.--Edilor OF Farmers
Cabinet.
l. A Hive is composed ofthree kinds oil
bees. :,
Isl The queen, who is the only female,
and lays every egg in the hive. =.
2rd. The drones, amounting in number
from 9OOto 1000, according 10 the popula:
tion oflhe hive.-They (ecundac The eggs
of The queen being The only males ~ the
hive, and are killed by the working bees
at The close Of The breeding season. ~,
3d. The common working bees. who
being of ueuter gender, take no share IL
the procrealion Of their species. They
collect the honey aud make The wax. ana
may be calculated from 1000 to 5000 ir
every hive. Iu summer The numbers are
considerably augmented.
Ii. The bees never allow but one queer
in a hive. who begins 10 lay her eggs abou
the end ofJanuary, aud finishes about Au
gust or September g.
III. The young queens never lay egg; I:
| in the parent hive. Ifthere be not suih
lcient number of bees to form a swarm, the
young queens are killed.
w. A Swarm without drones are mol o
! any value, when drones arc wanting, abou
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-05-01
COTTON GINS.

YEY Z subscriber still continues Mt his estab-
IL lishmenr on tile RIDGE. 10 manufacture
Gins of II superior quality. His Gins are made
of the very best materis, and for workmanship
and service will he found equal to any in the
United States. e..
Repairing in all its branches will be faithfully
performed at moderate charges
Orders addressed 10 the subscriber, at the
Ridge, will be promptly attended 10.
B. L. BOATWRiGHT.
March Is, 81
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Cheap Cash Store,
OSITE GOUDMAN'S HOTEL

[OPPOSITE GOUDMAN'S HOTEL.l
Something TO Your Advantage =
Vs.HE Subscribers having received thrirsup-
= ply Of SPRING GOODS. beg leave 10
inform the public that they will sell cheaper by
twenty five per cent than ever.
Their Stock consists IN part Of
Calicoes u, 8, 10, II! cents, super doal l6,
Superfne English L. French do al 20 %,
Hose nj l2k. iinr do 5 pair loi 81,
Naukeen at ST. 25 per piece.
PANTHEON Stufis at l2t, l6 and 20 cents,
Fine Gainhrouus A super 623,
Linen Drill, 25 cruts per yard,
Ga Brown Sheetng Is els pryard
Supertine Laces. very cheap,
Super Irish Linen. 50 to Is cents,
Superior Scotch Ginshams, 3l4,
French AusIins, yard wide, %,
Sup. sup. do A wide 4O cents,
Heavy Fringrs. very cheap.
Gent'men half Hose. l21 cts pr pair,
CLOTHING.
Cotton Pantnionns IS cents aud 81,
Linen Drilldo 81 50; sup Gambroon . %
Vests 62l. Nlarseilles IS. sup Silk %,
Goats so. fine Ginghams 2 So. Paltots,
A splendid ASSIGNMENT Of SHOES, at all
prices, equally us low
3 cords Spool Cotton, superior article oil
2O0yds at SGT per dozeE,
Super Straw Bonneis AT 81 5O,
Segars, superior article, 25 cents per doz.
Sup article nf HATS atS2, White do S3,
Excellent Coffee and Sugar at 10 lbs Tor 81
Medicines. Crockery, Groceries, Cutlery.
Hurdpare. 1inware, Saddles and
Brides. &c. Sc. Sc.
As we hold still TO the Motto, that "a niinble
penny is better than slow shilling" we as
sure those that will favor us with call, that
they will be satisfied with our prices.
]. COHN g. Co.
Edgefeld C. House, April II 3t u
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Smr5Eeg & Sumnsmer Goods,
Notice.

The Subscriber would take this opportunity
to return histhanks to his lriapds and the com.
munity in general for the hbeial patronage
they have conferred on hiLf for tIle last ten
years He intends carrying anfthe :.
.He1clS0MG Tailoring
Business. in aii lis branches, al the old stand,
and hopes by strict attention to business to
merit continuance of those favors which have
been so literally bestowed OH him.
Dec. 12 II 46
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arkansas Riee.-Arkansas is entering
into competition the Creek Indians in
that Stale having began 10 raise rice, which
is said to be an excellent article.-Tha ed.
i,or OF the Arkansas lnlelligencer, has.no
doubt that ere long, there will be rice
enough raised in Arkansas for home con-
sumption, and a. surplus for exportation.
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ten. Jaekson.---We know, says The N.
o. Picayune, that jilwill be gratifying to
the numerous friends and admirers Of ihe
Old Hero to learn that recently his health
has much,improved, and that he is able,
twice a day, to take gentle exercise about
the farm:-Ckas. Patriot.
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Eagshela Court Mouse, S. c., May 4, 4s4A.
GA R I'D.

YEYHE Subscribers respectfully inform their
IL customers and the public generally. that
they have just received a new and well selected
assortment Of
Spring & Summer Goods,
comprising an extensive assortment OF articles
for Genllemeu's Cloihlng. in The latest and
most fashionable style, wh:ci, they are prepar-
ed to make up, in fashionable and workman
like lnanner. From Gentlemen wanting any
description of Clorhing they solicit a call, as
they feel confident in their ability TO suit the
most fastidlous botl, in the quality aud prices
Of their Goods.
MEIGs g. COLGAN.
March 4, 1a44 If 6
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To Prevent Moulding in Books, Ink,
Paper and Leather.-CoIlectors of books
will not he sorry TO leaFn5,hat, "a few drops
of oil OF lavender will insure their libra
Ties from this pest. A siugle dropsoflhe
same will prevent pint Of ink from,
mouldness for any length of time. Paste.
may be kept from mould entirely BY this
addition aud leather is also; effectuaIly
secured from. injury by the same. agency.
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Water Proof, .& No Mistake |!
q, L. JEFFERS g. co,

9.
WAREHOUSE d GENERAL COMMISSION
MERCHANTS S. C.
T. D Eti leave to inform their friends. and the
ED public generally, their NEW WATER
PROOF WAREH0uSE, with large conve-
nient clnse Stores attached, is now completed
and ready for the reception of
Cotton, Merchandise, &c.
tits situated on the principal street lending
into the business part Of the town. four feet
above the highest water mark by actual survey,
entirely remote fromall other buildings which
renders it fire-prouf. and conveniently situated
for loading aud unloading wagons.
They are now permanently located in this
place, aud pledged not speculate in Cotton
on their own account, bnt to give their undv.
ded'ultenton to the interest of their customers,
and are fully prepared to attend to the Sale,
Storing and Shipping. of
Cotton, Flour. Bacon, &c.
Receiring and Forioarding MERCHANDISE.
Purchasing Goods to order, sc. Sc.
Their charges will DC as follows:-F sell
ling Cotton 25 cents per bale; Shipping do,
l2a cents per bale. Commission for buying or
selling Merchandise and Produce 81 per cent.
Forwarding and Storage, in accordance with
the established rates. All Cotton. Flour, &c.
received by the river free from wharfage LII.
heral advances will be made when required,
OIL any consignments made to. them.
Hamburg, Septr. If 33
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-10-01
There's something in a kiss,
Though | cannot reveal it;
Which never comes amisS--
Not even when we steal it,
CHARACTER OF A SLAvE.-The follow

CHARACTER OF A SLAvE.-The follow
ing is an extract from the last will and tes-
lament of Hon. Abel P. Upshur, Secretary
of Stale, who was killed by the explosion
Of the gun on board the Princeton:
81 emancipate and set free my servant,
David Rich, and direct my executors to
give him one hundred dollars. | recon-
mend him in the strongest manner to the
respect, esteem and confidence of any COM
muniiy in which he may happen to live
He has been my slave for twenty-four years
during all which time he has been trusted
10 every extent, and in every respect. My
confidence in him has been unbounded
his relation to myself and family has always
been such as TO afford him daily opportuni-
ties to deceive and iilure us, and yet he has
never been detected in any serious fault
nor even in an intentional breach of the de-
corums of his station. His intelligence is
of an high order, his integrity above all sus
picion, and his sense Of right and prophet,
correct and even refined. feel that he j.
justly entitled to carry this certificate from
me in the new relations which he mus
now form. 1t is due To his long and mos
faithful services, and TO the sincere ane
steady friendship which l bear him. Ii
the uninterrupted and Confidential inter
course OF twenty-four years, | have neve
gwen nor had occasion to give him an un
pleasant word know no man who ha.
fewer faults or more excellences than he >
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-10-01
OLD HANDo CETE.
The Philosophy of Kite Flying.

We have on our table the Kn'ckerbockcr
for September, a Magazine which always
contains something clever. In the present
number our attention has been arrested bv
a pleasant article on the pin Iosophy OF
-haply in.t.uct our readers
The kite is the sche me, or plan Of re-
form; the wind is the moral atmosphere
of society, which is always in motion in
some direction. Even when q calm gre.
walls down below, there is always breeze
enough aloit. If you can only get your kite
sufficiently high 10 profit bv il. The line
is the necessity and propriety Of the case,
combined With The motive and means of
The actors. and twisted into cord, Tire
goodness and strength Of which can alone
justify the experiment, and by which the
kite at the same time maintains It's place
in the heavens, and its connection with the
originaiors and the earth below. Those
who fly the kiie, are the Reformers and
The bobtail is composed of those who siren
uously oppose the new scheme /; the ultra
conservatives, who always. on the announe-
mem OF any Few piece of kie-ism. seize
It's tan Ia order TO prevent It's ascension,
not perceiving that they are the balancing
power ofthe Whole concern, without whom
The new kite could not ascead one yard
8 When any set Of men wish to fly a
kite, they spend long time in cogit4tion.
anticipation, and preparation. | lam going
to suppose a successful ascension. Every
thing is ready, but dead calm pervades
the lower atmosphere. Not to be discour-
aged. however, the schemers set up their
kllc. and line in hand. siraightway start eff
at a full run through the streets aad lanes,
and over The broad fields of society, raising
a breeze as they 60. ano carefully avoiding
the neighborhood Of elm trees Out from
their work shops and houses run The inha-
btants, 10 see what is going on; some en-
cour,ging, some boot, and others siernly
determine to keep that kite down at all
events. Away run these sturdy opposers
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-10-01

USE OF THE POPLAR TREE.-Tn the nat
ural state, the bark forms the principle food
OF beavers in those countries where the ami
NAL abounds; and deer, goats, and other
quadrupeds arc ionder Of the spray and
bups OF this than of amy other tree. The
young shoots and leaves, produced in the
form OF suckers from the roots, are greedily
eaten by cattle and sheep. The wood is
white and tender. and is employed by turn
ers, by coopers, for herring casks, milk
pals, &c. by sculptors and engravers, by
Jolners and cabinet makers, and the ma Ike rs
OF various minor articles, such as clogs,
butchers trays, pack-saddIes. &c. la
France sabots are mode of wood, and also
the bars and pins which serve to retain the
bottoms of casks; under-pinnings for floor
lngs, laths, rounds of ladders, and woode n
vessels of different kinds. The leaves re
employed in France, Germany, and Swe-
den. as food for cattle, sheep and goats,
either in green or dried state; and they
are cut every two months for that purpose
during the summer. The powdered bark,
given in doses OF half a pound each, is USE
lul for some of the diseases of horses
In Russia the bark is used in domestic rncd-
icine for scorbuiiC cases In the Highlands
of Scotlands, the bark of the young trees
is sometimes made into torches. As
fuel, the wood is Of inferior quality; but
on account of its giving out its heat with
great rapidity, it is deemed fitted for heat
ing ovens, and close stoves.-Nagasine
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-10-01
From the Rural Repository.
A Chapter on Kissing.

Kissing has come down TO us from the
remotcst antiquity. 1t is blended with the
history of man, and has at different periods
assumed an important place as civil and
religious ceremonial. In this country il is
merely considered as salutation expressive
OF the warmth of affection. From whatever
cause it may have originated, it would seem
10 be very natural expression for the finer
feelings OF the soul for even the inferio,
creation, in their own Symbolic language
manifest their affection for each other. and
even for the human species, in manner
very similar. Hence its perpetuation /:
clothed as it is with all The veneralion tina,
we attach TO age, and being in measure.
inciled as il were, by instinct.
Linked as this custom is with our infan-
tile years, we cannot well cast it from our
memory. How well we recollect a moth
er's fond greetings, and the endearinr en-
brace of our sisters. But passed are thew
in our boybood years. Gone is that loved
mother. Quietly sleeps that sweet SISTER
beneath the clods of the valley! Around
the scenes of ones childhood ii is ever de-
lghtful 10 linger for then everything was
SO Joyous and innocent, so untouched by the
cares and turmoils OF the world. And ,ru-
ly, amid all those early recolections, moth
ing is more pleasant, and more holy than
the memory of mothers kiss. That man
however proud his estate, must be callous
TO those purer feelings of our nature. who
does not pleasurdbIe remember the kiss Of
his mother
But there is another kind of kiss. if we
may use qualifying term, a kiss which is
the signet of affection between lovers. :!
kiss of youth and love y emanaino from
hearts already indissonbly united. rTis
not merely youthful fancy-'tis not the ebul-
ltion of a heated imagination :. for who
that has seen the maiden's cheek tinoed
with the deep crimson of blush, but that
has justly though. that there was passion
IN that vibration of LIES genial current
that kiss told of latent feeling-of PASSIONS
essence. As an emblem of plighted faith,
as token of The ardency of the lovers
emotions, language wants in power TO ex-
press the sensations il conveys 10 the heart.
Custom also, tolerates kissing among
friends, where there are neither ties of con-
or Of affection, merely as an ex-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-10-01

Adtspdtch from the government o. 7exas..
Tire Alexandria, Red river, Republican,
OF August 81 says: ave understand thar
a Courier extraordinary arrived al Fort
Jessup on Wednesday with a communism
ton from President Houston to the COM
mander Of that port. II was deemed of
sufficient Importance 10. he forwarded TO
Washington by express. The nature of
the communication we did not learn This
despatch in alb probability relates to he
threatened Mo&icaa invasion of The terrific
ry Of Texas,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-10-01

EFFECTS OF kIhDNEss.-The following
well-lold and touching anccdote was or
iginally published in De Lamartin's trans
la.ion of A Residence among the Arabs
OF the Great Desert Ia the tribe OF hedge
there was mare Of great reputation tor
beauty and swiitness, which member Of
OF another tribe, Daher, vehemen,ly de-
slred to possess. Having failed 10 obtain
her by offering all she was worth, he pro-
ceeded to effect his object by stratag gem.
He disguised himself like lame beggar,
and waited by the side Of the road, knowing
that Nebee, the owner the mare, would
soon pass. As soon as Nabee appeared,
Daher cried in feeble voice, am poor
stranger; for three days have been una
Bile to stir from this to get food; help me
and God will reward you' Nabee gen.
erously offered to carry him home; but
Daher said, am not able TO rise, have
not strength Nabee generously dismoun.
ted, brought the mare near, and Helped the
beggar TO mount her. The moment he was
mounted, Daher touched her with his heel,
and started, saying, 1t is |, Daher, who
have got her. and am carrying her off,
Nabee called upon him TO stop, which
Daher did. Nabce then said thou hast my
mare; since it pleases God, wish the sue
cess, but conjure the to tell no one how
thou hast obtained her. why aot,' said
Daher. Because some one really i'll
might remain wthou, aid; you would be
the cause why no one should perform an
act OF charity more from the fear Of being
duped as have BEEN This discrimina-
ting kindness subdued Daher; he immedia-
tely dismounted, and returned the mare to
Nabee: ADD when they parted, they parted
sworn friends.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-10-01

THE MEDITERRANEAN Wharf.-The
great advantage of this wheat over any
now used by our farmers, is becoming ev
cry year more apparent. Besides lis SUI
pcrior yield, it is safer from the ravages
Of the fly and injury from rust by IFS more
vigorous and rapid growth. We have re-
ceiyed O. statement from My. Mansfield b.
Brown Of The yield of his last years crop.
The average yeid from y Geld of % acres
was 25 bushels 20 the acre. The wheat
weighed Cd lbs. to tie bushsl From l5S
lbs. which ho sent to fhe mills, he received
l20 lbs. of superfine ieur, after paying
toll IL our recollection serves US right,
the most of it was cut early and before it
was fally ripe PiusbTg American
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-10-01

Singular.-The New Haven Courier OF
Wednesday says. 1.-The scorching effects Of
the rays OF the sun on Tuesday were re-
mnrked by many persons as uncommon at
this season of the year. A gentleman has
presented Us with several apples, gathered
IN the morning, and placed in basket ex-
posed 10 The sun, which were baked on the
side exposed, TO the circumference of dol
lar, and to considerable depth, SO as, TO
present the appea rance OF having been sx-
posed TO the heat Of an oven.'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-10-01

4
NIAGARA FALLs.-Alihough this is tho
season Of the year that multtudes from all
parts ofthe world visit Niagara Falls, |
have not seen word concerning them II,
the nc,rspdpers;-perhap because 80 much
has already been said and writton about
them.
AT any rate the following are facts; and
ifthey have ever appeared in the newspa-
pers, they are, to use hacknied express
sion, 'none the worse for wear
The rocks Of which these falls are COM
posed belong TO period of great antiquity
in the earth's history. Below them is only
one stratum, in which may be traced fossil
erous remains, and this group frocks may
be considered as most ancient respecting
which we have any authentic information.
Not only the pyrrmids ofthe 50 old 9orIa"
but the limerick of which they are built,
must be cosidered as things of yesterday,
compared with the ancient rocks found
here and in other parts of,he State Of New
York.
The banks at the Falls and below ara
perpendicular, worn through solid lime
slone.
l, has been supposed by some that tho
falls were formerly a, Lewiston. If SO
their hsightwas prohabl, double the pres
ent height. During the last forty years
the falls have receded one hundred aad
fifty feat. lfthey were a,Queenston, fsev
en- miles below, ana have worn off at the
same rate, II was ten thousand years ago-
No proof exists that this is true The lime
stone may have been softer than i, is now.
lftbey recede at the same rate, it will
take thirty thousand years to reach and
drain off Lake Erie.
The height Of Lake Erie above the lssel
of the sea is FIVE Hundred and sixty Ave
feet. Its height above Lake Ontario is
three hundred and ihrty-loar feet.
1.-The river Niagara were to rise thirty
ieel' a very considerable tract Of country
would be inundated.
II has been estimated that the quantity
Of water that falls over the cataract every
minute, is one hundred and fifty million Gu
bic feet
In digging mill race uron Goat island
few years since, the tooth Of u common
Ohio Mastodon was found few feet below
the surlace.--Cor., of Journal of Commerce.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-10-01

AN INDIAN ScHooL.-The Arkansas In
telligencer describes q examination Of the
aoys in Spencer Academy-a school estab
lshed in the Choct aw nation, and attended
by nearly hundred young Indians. This
school was opened only in February has,;
and the pupils nave increased in numLer
from abou, forty, until there is scarcely
accommodation for them. Most Of them,
when they entered it, could not speak
English. but now all receive their instruc-
ton in that language, and upon being en-
aminea made their replies throug the same.
They are arranged in three divisions accor-
ding TO their proficiency, a distinc, teacher
being devoted to each. The most advanced
division pursue the studies usual in oer
academies; and it must have been an in
teresling sight, that Of Young savage in
the back woods constituting The commen,a
taries Of Caesar.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-10-01

RUSSIAN CRuELTY-A late European
paper, the Cologne Gazette, contains an
account Of the punishment inflicted on FIVE
Russians, who were apprehended when
close too, if not upon the Prussian terrlto-
ry. They received 1870 strokes Of the
knou, it is very seldom the victim sur
wives the ihousandsh blow. Notwi,hsand-
ing the dea,h Of the FIVE in question, the
execusioner proceeded to inflict the very
las, lash prescribed by the sentence With
worse than Chinese refinement in barbasi-
ty, the parents and families Of the con-
demnsd were fol ced to witness the punish
ment from beginning to end
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-10-01

A HT.-The other day, as Bavarian
gentleman and an English one, were walk
ing arm-in-arm through Piccadlly, their
conversation was disagreeably interrupted
by harsh scieeching sound from the road.
8 What noise," exclaimed the Bavariau
'from dat cart wheel
I" All! | don't wonder you dislike it, said
the Englshman.
Why not, sare Pr
Because it's calling out for Revolu-
ton in Crease
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-10-01

A fellow with scolding wife once moved
into swamp where the dumb ague wac
prevalent. The experiment cured her.
Who is that lovely GIRL exclaimedthe
witty Lord Norbury, in company with his
friend Counsellor Grant.
Miss Glsss,' replied the barrester.
Glass; reiterated the facetious Judge,
: should often be intoxicated couldl place
such glass to my lpsr
Punch says, be once saw father knock
his boy down, and he though, it the most
striking pictuss OF son dows he ever be-
held.