The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-30

this place on his retirement from the
Presidency, three years since, it was
much out of order, the land having been
rented for 20 years, and been under cul-
tva!ion for the period of l60 years. Sew
eral of the buildings had become poor,
the fences were old and were rol,ing
down, and bushes and grass of wild
growth had taken possession Of much of
the farm. During the short time it has
been under Mr.. Van Buren's manage
ment, the place has been greatly impro-
yed, and course is now fairly begun by
which handsome income may be der
! YES, Chronic Sore eyes, Blotches and yarioGS"
gpneons eruptions, are eitectually cured by lis
II Diseases having their origin in an impure
le ot the blood and fluids generally will he
| 'fdiIy and eiiectually removed by this inyalua-
llmedlclne as It's operation is peculiar, and con.
| ts IN removing the cause Of disease hy entering
:? the circulation and passing through the gen
! ! system. Where distractions to It's favorable
! Tratlon exist they removed as il passes
| ing the elementary canal; hence the patient
! u feel and know the sensible operation Of the
! isaparlIla from It's curative powers.
The proprletors are daily receiving from the
acal profession, the clergy, officers of justice,
I! numerous private citizens, ample and willing
| tlmOny, both written and verbal, to the sureri-
value and efficacy of this preparation. 10 the
| or it is furnished grautously, on sufficient
pof being furnished of their worlhincss.
| The following certificates from individuals who
We suffered with scrofua in its severes, form,
| ! presented for the careful perusal OF the alllc
| ESSEX, CoNN, July 25, lS43.
heSsrs SaHds-Gent,: About eight years since,
| being overhea,ed, and directly after exposed,
. seized with severe cold, which deranged the
hole system Purple or livd spots appeared on
h skin, attended with violent pain OF the head;
r symptoms being alarming, physician was
He'd who prescribed blistering and leeching,
hlch produced partial relief. Hard bony Jumps
fined under the skin on various parts of the body
VI the Doctor pronounced my complaint hercdl-
w Scrofula now for the first time developed.
De following winter my sight failed in both
its; medical aid was again resorted to, which
heved my sight during the summer; my nose
~ began to increase in size and the whole body
pldly enlarged with dropsical swelling. The
lse even grew very sore and discharged proluse-
the most loathsome substance. My whole sys-
p was involved in disease; the Jumps soi,ened
I Bit PERHAPS tie most important i'm
provements which have taken place on
the farm, have been on a tract of bog
iand, thirteen acres of which have been
thoroughly reclaimed, and are covered
with luxurious crops of grass and oats.
Three years ago, this land was almost
worthless. 1t was first drained by ditch
es. The stumps, bushes, &c. were then
cut out and burned, and the ashes spread
on the land. Ii was afterwards sown to
grass-using mixture of timothy and
red-top seed-three pecks to the acre.
The whole cost of retaining was thirty
eight dollars per acre, and the land will
now pay the interest of hundred to a
hundred and fifty dollars per acre. In
this Mr.. Van Buren, has set a good exam
pie, which we hope will be followed by
other farmers in the neighborhood similar
ly situated.
The potato crop is one of considerable
consequence on this farm, as well as on
others in the vicinity. Mr.. Van Buren,
raises the variety called carriers, produc-
ed from the ball few years ago by the
Shakers. He considers these far the
most profitable kind known. They yield
well, and their quality is thought equal
to any. Mr.. Van Buren, assures us that
all which could be raised would readily
command fifty cents per bushel, by the
quantity in New York. All the crops
appear to be well managed, and are prom
ising. Leached ashes were tried here
last season with excellent success. Great
benefit has also been found from plough
ing in clover.
Mr.. Van Buren, keeps but little stock,
a considerable object being the sale of
hay, which large portion of the farm is
well calculated TO produce-lhe horses
for carriages and farm work, with yoke
OF oxen, and sufficient number of cows
to afford milk and butter for the family,
comprising about all. We did not see
the cows, but were informed that they
were grade Durhams, and were excellent
for the dairy. We were shown a good
three years old Durham bull, whose head
and limbs denote good blood, and whose
mellow skin indicates that he is thrifty
animal.
All the Improvements of which we have
spoken, have been planned and executed
under the immediate supervision of Mr..
Van Buren,, who finds in these useful en-
terprises salu,ary exercise for the facul-
ties of the mind and body, which seems
to be highly enjoyed. In this pleasant
retreat, removed from the cares of state,
and the turmoil Of political wars, he,
-"With choice few retired
: Drinks the pure pleasures of rural life
REMOVAL---Wm True s. Son
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