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The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1845-01-09
A VENERABLE ONE.

There is in the possession Of one OF our old Dutch
families of Albany, parrot known to be eighy-,wo
years old The bird Is now blind, but Notwithstanding
that it can walk to any part Of the house without diff
Guilty, and recognizes the different menbes Of the fam.
lily b, their footsteps 1t whistles tunes with great ex-
acness and is fond Of sacred music. We are informed
that early in life this Bird like most OF its Species was
little wild and good deal given to prcane swearing
but for some time ithas laid aside this habit and save
accesiona fits OF qciousness, the oubreakDgs Of the
inner Adam, is said, reputable, and izemplary bird
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1845-01-09


PETRIFACTION.--A writer in the New Hamp-
shire Paro from Iowa Territory relates some curious
incidents Of petriiaction in that SOIL "There is
thing in the nature oi the soil which perifes many sub
stances such as shells, wood bark fish, feathers and
insects and reptiles. | have seen them of all these
various kinds some very natural fish and insects, and
saw one complete wing with all the feathers There
very singular instance Of periiaction discovered
yesterday in this town. The citizens built new ce
meery and have removed many Of their friends from
the old graveyard to it. Many the cofns have been
found 10 be unusually heavy, even of small children
Yesterday, in attempting to remove MIS-. Evans, who
had been dead about five years, they found difficult TO
get the coffin out of the grave and curiosity excited
them 10 open it, and they found the body in state Of
petrifacon. The and some parts of the face were
decayed but the neck and wrinkles in the flesh were
perfectly natural The flesh on one of the legs had the
appearance Of what is usually termed goose-Aesh
Petriacton was not entirely complete except on the
exterior. did not the body, but saw some piece:
taken from it. They had the appearance Of limestone
So much for the marvellous. But singular as it may
be, il is true. u Eastern Argus
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1845-01-09
LARGE DIVIDENDS IN NEW ENGLAND.

The following semi-annual dividends have been de-
clared by corporate companies Of New England paya-
bic in Boston, viz:-Middle- Manufacturing Com
pany 10 per cent; Jackson Manufacturing Company,
Nashua, per cent; Nashua Manufacturing ComP9.
ny, per cent The Wings say that high tariffs make
goods cheap If they had said that they make large
dividends for wealthy stockholders low wages for The
workmen and high prices for store goods to be paid BY
the working people genery, they would have come
nearer the mark. ... ..... ..
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1845-01-09
SYNOPSIS OF TIE AMENDMENT OF TIE
SCHOOL LAW, NOW BEFORE TIE
IFEIST ATTTRE

SYNOPSIS OF THE AMENDMENT OF THE
SCHOOL LAW, NOW BEFORE TIE
LEGISLATURES.
SEC i OF this BILL repealS The law which abrosale4
the Office OF State Superintendent andIseascts ae ssh
and 39h secoos oi the School law, Nhetless Uiiskes
that office.
SIC, appoints Superintendent,
SEC. provides for the pay OF his saaty, postases
and printing.
Sic establishes Slae board Of education Of eiCht
persons for four years, two TO go oul cac year aai
receive no pay C -5' 7ayr~f'a,s saE0Ho' 20
SRc. prescribes the duties OF superintendent win
the assistaoce and advice o the board o The end hat
all the children and youth in this State depending upSa
common Schools for instruction, may have The beS
education which those schools can be made 10 i mar,
SEC. 6 and provide for The election Of coung
superintendent at the October election, and for his =
poinmenI by county court Till that lime; his compensa
on not to exceed $50 per aanum; be holds bis oics
i've years. da sa-Hs "s2sn s1'l - Si'
SEc. and g. duties Of county superintendent 70 vs.
the schools at least once year, examine lilo lbeir
affairs and do such other duties as the boad sba al
rect, and make report He supersedes and performs
the duties OF county examiners and is entitled 10 tr
cents for examining teacher and may not be himseH
teachtr g,.-. ss '-aI
Sec. 10. School districts shall moi reueue i.ir mn
hey till they shall have made report and adop,ed e,s
discipline and instructions recon menGed by the boad
Ssc. u. The board authorized to axe otdsrs rules
and regulations for county, lownshipand district ocera
and TO vary their returns now required by law C lst
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1845-01-09

GT Tie .alss Of Public Lands are still on the in
crease being for the calendar year last ended, one %
lion, seven hundred and fo,y-seveu thousand, one
hundred and fy7eght acresi showing an ercess oVos
the sales of the previous year. Of hundred aud forty
one thousand eight hundred and ninety four acrsS, and
ofhe year preceding that Of six huudred and seventeen
thousand, niue hundred and forty one acrsH
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1845-01-09
< FINE LITTER OF PIGS.

The Cincinnati Chroicle states tha: nine out Of It,
Ter Of ten pigs were slaughtered in that city on the 9th
ul, about eleven months old, which weighed in the
aggregate 3;72O pounds-,he heaviest OF them weigh
ing 49l lbs and the ghlest 36l ibs average wheight
1884 lbs The pig not killed, and one Of the larges
was bought by Keniuckan to perpetuae The breed
which is mixture OF Berkshire, Bheld and CHINA.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1845-01-09
MA RK EFT ST.

New Phd delpbia, January o, Wbea,a7S ciS. a'u
20 Canal w, January 0, When, rs ,a.aaJ l.tq as
Nav York, JaUe2, TbeIs market iiR'S Sset thed
1 and shl's nf hour have iaen made et t. ID 46S.
Wheat nst quality iion "a, 10 81.
Pork, ronlinls. 6'm At &6,a7 yer batttl hs P ire
nd g. u TT Mes. Befeee
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1845-01-09
"BRiTISH MOLDn

Before the Presidential election, Mr. Cay's suppor-
ters endeavoredto eh the people into voting for coon
ism by preence that all the European influences hos
lille to republican institutions were united in seeking the
election of James K Polk A terrible clamor or in.
stance raised about the floods of "British Gold"
woch were said to be pouring into this country to aid
the cause OF Democracy, and every eord was used to
create the impression that conspiracy existed in the
old world, to promote the defeat of Henry Clay. The
gold story, like its predecessor the tale of the "goden
spoons proved TO be both clumsy and an unmitga,ed
falsehood and so OF all the rest But as if the exposur
es already made were 1Oeaoush we observe that these
same journals are now publishing column after column
Esm the British newspapers filled with an expression
ofthe most poignant regret at Mr.. Clay's defeat and
denouncag Mr. Polk as hecandidate of mebs and ra5-
bles His success say they, is a triumph ofal that is
low-otall that is wicked-of all that is malign-leav-
ing 10 be inferred that, their opinion the contrary
would have been the case under different result. And
has all the "Brsh God come to this at last that for
eign journals should be so furious at the very thing
which they were represented as desiring with such in
tense earnestness 1t indeed very strange be true
that they really did seek for thd advancement of K
Polk and the party which sustained him. Blu. The ex-
plonaon will be found in another view of the case and
il efforts made abroad 10 bias our elections they
proceeded from those who hoped TO another Nation
al Bank established and another imitation OF the great
| bubble of insane speculation. We do not pretend to
say that in 1874 anything of this kind was DONE but
do not hesitate to assume that loans and subsidies
from abroad for political purposes here. were much
mOre likely to come to ihe federal party, than to its
democratic opponents. For, what advancement could
the jobbers and speculatoD of Europe hope from us,
who are the friends of solid and national prosperity g.
the enemies Of wild extravaganza?
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1845-01-09

" A gentleman in Gsorgi' has sub'Orihed $500
towards supplying destitute places in that sla'e with
Sabbath School Libraries.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1845-01-09

ErampIes TO foHo0 When the Legislature first met
they commenced the work Of prescription by cutting off
the head OF the little Messenger boy of the Senate be-
couse he was POlk-maa! Then the new Governor
fell upon the German who made fires, and took care
the public Offices and The last act was thao dismiss
ing a mos: worthy mechanic and excellent Librarian,
and putting in his place the most miserable drunken
oa!er in the State reward for his doggera rhymes
TO say nahing of such acts asthe Brown County
Judges the dismissal Of General Gale and the election
Of Mr. Moseley Aujadent General. The deep groan-
ings Of the wings may be heard all round at these acts
Of the deeeHcy But they are in character withthe al
the decency and all the morals" to- say nothing Of h'
religion. They are Isesdalean, tall over and w
congratulate our neighbOr on his suceess!!
1,HE GENrLEAiAN. : The blackguard is fellow wh
does not care whom he ofends the clown is a block
head who does not know when be ofsnds; the gentle
man Is person whJ is cautious not 70 offend. ~ q,
ioa i, ADVERTISING. ,laa ilia qdg !
I,s The immortal Jack Downing saysTsTheFe Is moth
ing that greases the wheels OF bu illness like newspap'
advertising. Bears lie aiata touch 10 H."
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1845-01-09

grResolulions strongly reprobaiing the expressions
and cruelty praciised upon Governor Dorf have passed
the New Hampshire House Of Representatives By 4
vote ofl70 io43 ,l,,l6a nav us l8Ap Iasas0 20 y
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1845-01-09

UEx-Governor Seward, Of New York, met with q
serious accident on the 96th ult, while travelling in
the stage between Hudson and Albany He was riding
outside with the driver and when about four miles from
Hudson the back axle tree broke The suddennesS Of the
fall upset the stage, aud threw Gov Seward distance
of about fifteen feel on the frozen ground His shoul-
der Was disloc5le and his body and rabs were badly
bruised Ihysician toon succeeded IN replacing the
joint. t4i~a'
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1845-01-09

A Singular Proposition. I'm the Legislature oiiI'i'
nois resoluors are pending fcahing upon The Judges
orlhe supfeauc ,Court and Governor TO reml''o lh'
Rta4 al least one fourth part Of their saaresor 10 Ie4
ign 50 40 10 en- Die the Legislature TO feluce ihe sat
arde:9.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1845-01-09

SonM CarlIina-- The Legislature o SouIh Carolina
adjourned on the 18th u, after session ol three weeks
and three days, passed tweOy'six acts and varle
y of resolutions. The House laid on The table Inc
Senaes resolutions on the suhjecl ofthe repeal, by the
House Of Representatives, in Congress, Of the 29'h RUE
which prohibited the reePi Of Abolition petitions he
House adopted the resolutions whched passed the SEN
ate in regard to The Tariff and The Texas question
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-08
ELECTROMAGNETIC CLOCKS.

Perpetual motion has at length been a.
cheyeG, at least as far as the transiting
nature OF earthly things will permit, in the
new eleclric-clock- clock that never
runs down, never requires winding up,
and will 90 as long as the earth and the
atmosphere possess add eXude their cleo
trio qualities. - Times.
A Mr. Brain, according to the Pol tech
mic Review, has succeeded in perlecting
this clock. The writer says
"On the 2Slh Of August he Sc, up a
clock in my drawing room the pendulum
Of which is in the hall and both instruments
in a voltaic circuit, as follows:-On the
N. E. side Of my house two zinc plates,
each foot square, are sunk in hole, and
suspended to wire This is passed lhrong h
the house, to the pendulum first, and then
TO the clock. On the S. E. side Of the
house, distance OF about forty yards, a
hole was dug four feet deep, and two
sacks of common coke buried in it. among
the coke another wire was secured, and
passed in at the drawing room window,
and LINED to tic former wire at the clock
The ball of the pendulum weighed nine
pounds, but il was moved energe,caIly,
and has ever since continued to do so with
the sell same energy. The time is to per-
fiction, and the cost of the motive power
was only Is Cd. There are but three lit
lie wheels in the clock, and neither weights
nor springs, so there is nothing to be wound
up. TO another friend IN Battcrsea, he
has given three clocks, two small ones and
one half clock, all moved by one current,
and regulated by one pendulum. Tbs is
all he has completed in England, having
just reached Edinburgh where he is to
establish mandatory Of these clocks,
which for accuracy, cheapness, and utility,
will | believe, snrpass every timeplece
hitherto conlrived."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-08
more apparent since the pubic have been

more apparent slnce the public have peeh
impressed with the necessity OF adopting
change OF climate, rather as a preventative
than as a means of cure. A few years ago.
it was n matter of little moment to seIec'
a climate for the consumptive PATENT oe,
cause he was generally in the advanced
state oC the disease, without hope OF recov-
ery. before the measure was proposed or
adopted; and its fatal termination was not
mlrequently accelerated by the only means
to which he looked for safety. In point
of climate the Bermuias and Canary ISL
auds approach that of Madeira. The west
Indies may be suited to some constitutions
as a preventative; but when tnbercuIonS
disease exists in the lungs, we can only re-
peat, that the concurrent testimony OF all
the medical men whom we have consulted
on the subject, and whose opportunities OF
Judging were ample, establishes the fact
that consumplive patients sent thilher from
this country proceed much more rapidly To
fatal termination, than in temperate eli
mates, In lilly, Rome, Pisa and Nice,
afford the best climates for consumptive
patients during the winter: but no part o
lilly is favorable 70 such invaIids during
the summer In the South East of France
IIyeres possesses the best climate; in the
southwest, the climate of Pau is mildes
aud most favorable, particularly during the
spring.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-08
4 c,n.nr IN the western part of N.

A farmer in the western part Vi w..
York, entirely obviates their d'lhcuhy''!
a very simple experiment. Ills farm Is Il
heavy fertile soil, and though we'll adap-
ted to most farm crops, it appeared to DC
entirely unified to the turnip, like all
others Of similar character. The sue
cesslul mode he adopted, was as follows;
After having plowed and narrowed his
ground, and reduced it to ii fine lilth, he
spreads over the surface several inches OF
old straw which is suffered to lie week
Just before sowing time, it Is burned, the
surface narrowed, the seed sown and
brushed in. In this way, he uniformly
obtains the finest crops. He ascrbes his
his success to the destruction of the in
sects by fire; but whatever may be the
cause, the practice is well worthy of trlo
by all possessing land of slmilor char
acler.-AD. Cult.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-08
FRUIT TREES.

When the buds are fairly opened trees
may with safety be taken up nc '"p
root nav he cut off aud the tree S"PP"''e"'
after setting by Tying It TO sake WIZ" q
r;oce If fist or bass mating. They should
no, be set in soil totally ayerse to that
from which they were taken fr"ecl
them as far as you can from ~ and ~ L.
storms. Some persons do this by planting
evergreen the North eas,erly side OF their
Guit trees. Fine peaches are raised IN the
eastern part of this State on trees thus
protected. Dig holes much larger IMAM i
necessary to receive the tree; remembering
tina, during the season the roots VIII On
tend themselves in search of food 10 s"S'
tain the branches, and if the soil con''g"-
o,s 70 the tender hbres olthe roots be 'e"
firm and hard, they will not be able to
make rapid progress and OF course w''
find but little nourshment, and possibly
die from actual starvation. Trees as wei
as auimals need a full supply of nutF'ment'
IN order to obtain healthy and vigorous
Growth. An experienced writer says
che c,reCul and not plant your trees deep
er in the ground than old mother nature
would do if she did the work herself she
has been engaged in this kind of work ev-
or since the days of Adam, and no doubt
by this time knows how to do it property
Many a fine fruit tree has been lost by
TOO deep plantng-the ground being wet
and cold beneath the surface. the roots de-
cay by degrees, and communicate gansrene
to the tree, which never enjoys sound and
vigorous health, but generally declines ""'
finally dies. Ga high piece OF land II
will be found advantageous TO dig hole a.
bout two feet deeper than you wish to sci
the tree, and fill it eighteen inches with
small stones and cover them six inches
with vegetable mole. Trees thus set nave
been found to endure much larger anl
produce fruit more regularly than when
set IN the usual way.
II YOU have old trees that do not bear,
throw around them load Of cinders from
the forge of a blacksmith.
The health of young trees is highly pro-
NOTED by washing them every spring IN
strong I've. 1t will remove all the moss
and destroy the eggs Of insects, and will
produce q vigorous and healthy appear
Portland 1rgu.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-08

Climate for COnsumptiOe Patients.--
Sir. J. Clark, in an article on tubercuIar
palhs,s. which we find in the Cynlopn-
dia Of practicle medicine, republished at
Philadelphia by Lee s. Blanchard, makes
the following remarks, which may be use
full to- consumplive patients contemplating
a change ofcimate for the benefit of health.
cor all the climates with which we are
acquainted that OF Madeira is the best for
consumptiyc persons. We have every
year an opportunity ofbecoming acqnaint-
ed with its effects upon considerable
number OF persons who repair to it in DIFF
terent conditions Of health, and we see no
reason to change The high opinion we have
given Of il in The article alluded to. The
banefcal effects Of a residence for one or
two winter. IN Madeira, have become
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-08
TRlE dONSTHTQITEON,

ypNIIE wis vitmn of our wonderful bodies constantly
require IN alternative, or regrneatng influence, TO
create aud retain healthy existence. Air, iisI'', ana
some other elements are brought To this rclnSiiun hd
for time prove sufficient 10 the requirements nI inc
system. But when from imprniehcc ana N"Ihl"l VI
the laws Of the animal economy, morh'd hlhoH hrIs''
nrri,I and yntt or Juices nre collected The system re-
uurcs assistance from some other source, or SINKS III
disease decay, and death How wonderful ana sanitary
al this period the effects Of an appropriate nIiena-
tive medicine, taken IN season! Thousands have been
slYr, from DEATH and millions from suierngs lndeScrl-
htblp und uGuu restored Ia HEALTH by the timely use Ol
Phelps TOMATO PILLS, which are so cllcacoIlS
and potent, in cleansing the stomach ANA hnWcs PuIi-
himg the bloud, aud rcnOvng the smndnlar system ny
altering the secrc0us OF the liver aud other glands ana
carry Ing of the morbid iures and hnnnrs;-thnl at the
south they have acquired the name Ol"tever Ahe, be-
cause they invariably prevent or break bilious, remit
tent, yellow intermittent and lung itveIs.
FIVE years extensive use, have proven them the best
and only sure and safe remedy for all the humorous
chronic discusses where the system requires something
that will operate the Blood, Liver, aud various s\s
tens of vessels, giving them healthy action, at tie same
time rypeI the morbid md POISONOUS Juices and hnmors,
which Il sep rates lrrm Them
IN this class Of diseases, are Rheumatism. Dyspepsia,
Drorsy Liver Complaints, Bilious Stomach. Scr0lna,
Gravel. Warns, Tumnrs, and erupouS Of the SKIN ct
various kinds, permanent weakness hh0ht lhe IONS ana
limbs, Kings Evil. constitutional or hereditary feeble
ness Of the whole or part oI the system, &c.
Thousands OF cise. of the above diseases have hcen
urrd by the Tomato Pills, and thousands Of deaths would
cave been prevented had these Pills been used instead
of some irresponsible, hancul qnack pill remedy, CT
which the country is nuuded There is 10 mystery or
ChhratanaiSmI about this universal remedy
They are prepared OF valuable vegetable remedies
which are known be both safe and clecIua, nnd are
used very extensively by Physicians in their private prnc
tee because hundreds have said, they are the most
pheasant, ellrciua and snG medicine we have ever used
The above Pills for sale by agents in AL country
towns. Agents are cautioned not TO buy OF pedlGrs-
"One word to the wise is sufficient"
G. r. Phelps, NJ d. Proprietor, Hartford, Conn, with
out whose Signature none are Genuine.
For SUE bv j. j. Allen, W0odsr0ck Hayden & Hutch
nson, DO; OTIS Chambcrn, PomtrcI; Justin e. iir0oNI
ilartIurd Harris a Morrill, Sirui0rd; 7. Dwight N co
Vcrshire; Theodore Cook. Cornth; Baxter g. Newton
Norwich Lewis Merritt, liarlIandi j. w. Hubbard
Wirdsor 23-Gmep.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-08
SITPSOII, FLOWING

The time for turning the furrow is now
upon you, and we hope you are all ready
for action. There is one kind of p lowing
beginning to be much prac'iscd in many
places, called subsoiI blowing, it is done
with a p low made for The purpose, with"
out mould board This follows imme-
dIateIy behind the first pillow that turns
the lurrow, and cracks up the bottom
without heaviug out the dead earth. In
this way you break up and render mellow
the soil to great depth, and in those
places where there is hard and almost
impenetrable pan, it is an excellent opcr-
alton. In all soils we have no doubt it Is
good operation, especially if you wish to
plant crop that has tap.root, such as
the carrot, or crop that has root
that spreads abroad in every direction, n
bove, below, and all round, like that of
Indian corn. We wish those farmers
who arc able would obtain subsoi plow,
and give it fair trial, carefully note the
result, aud let US know more about it
Actual practice is the only way TO get at
valuable facts, and valuabh facts are the
foundation Of all agriculture.
Maine Far
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-08
1862 1876

Seal Corn.--Prepare the following
mixture to be applied as a coating for your
corn at planting; two parts plaster,
two parts ashes, and one part lime
mix the whole together by moisten-
ing the ingredients with urine that has be-
come pn,rid-,he older the better-and
stir your corn in the preparation till the
grains are well coated. No worm will
ever penetrate this armor. and the germin-
alton will be found much more rapid than
without its use.-Uaine CUE.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-08
COMFORT OF CATTLE.

This is season when the comfort of
your cattle and hogs should be looked to
and provided for Comfort is said to be
cheap fodder. The mcrciful man is kind
to his beast. Mich cows will not only
yield more milk if kept warm, but they,
and other stock require less food, than
when shivering, unprotected from the in
cIemency Of the season. TO see his cat
tie, and sheep and hogs, all SO depend
ent upon him-wcll-cd aud wcII-housed
is really one of the most peasurabIe sour.
ces of enjoyment which heprovident farm
or has, in connection with his business,
at his command. Let every farmer, then,
who would enjoy as he ought, the warmth
Of his lire-side, and all his other privileges,
he able to effect, when the winds whistle
without, that plenty is in aad around his
barns-and that it is so administered as
most to promote the comfort Of his stock
All this, too, let it be remembered, will
run entirely parallel with his interest.