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.he "hoIe produce OF mnch "f The best land
among US MS s'ocK consists OF u head OF
"tat c1"I'' ava 'nIee "ofSeS' all OF winch are
ed WIN green 'ooh' IN the yard, throughout the
year. NO mahures are ever purchased. but the
'anns are constantly ehrIched by the careful sa.
Wing OF what Is produced upon Tie larm. HIS
average crops OF potatoes are 100 bushels per
acre. OF oals GU bushels besides good cutting
OF fye>grass amer the oa's are OIL From fifteen
ana one nan acres OF ground he received, in
iSil' the following produce. The entire food
or ms STOCK OF ~ head' - tons OF well made
nay ana caooage 'a'ued at SOo 80 eXtraordi-
nary a yleId as ms may seem almost incredible
10 Us lor we wound CONSIDER the produce Of
,hese ID IL acres as suihcisnt yield Tor 80 or
Az amnng us ; but 1t any man viii examine in.
10 t'ie meihod employed, his wonder will cease.
ana he VIII perceive that he only needs TO EN-
pi"y the same method IN order TO attain the
same results:
but though thls be an extraordinary case, the
ordinary crops III ireland are lar ahead OF OURS
ne' average crops OF wheat may be stated a,
oU puSntls per acre OF potatoes ioo; OF oats,
w VI oAr'cE' ~ VI nay TONS; oi tufnps,
an" o"i' Ioo's' Nv Nv, ou'he's; ana olher things
/" P'"P"'''o"' "ese Pio"do'e returns arc
so'eiy III consequence OF me pains 'aken IN en-
'Ich'ug ana u'iIne 'ne,r soil Tue britifh lar
ncr Is 'oIe' 'c' W MS income 70 the pay
no mus. also. nav HE miles, nno,Drl,os al
m,ny other tayer, which, alma yh ,Ls f.o, , I
no Is poneraIlv in ronf,r,ahIo circmn,s,sn.ns
il aIone snai,I eydonco ,ra, Ike a,'a,o,
which no f,Ilnvs is ,,r,-oyod AMI ,,of,.tyy ~
the hirlesl degree. fnrifbe ,,rr;ed nm his h,s
mess az tho averapo of nm, farmer. tro nf,o, 1o
this burden Of taxes would crush hin, in . sinrrIo
vcar and the millions danondar, unon bic 90
lions for their daily food wonld he in oroa, dan
Ger of starvation
| In EnqlanJ ACCORDING n tho s.r,o .u,bor
, ne,bnd has la,aIy boo9 discoy,rod IS s,oon
ing seeds in snII,Inn cnn,,;,,inIr ,ba ci'a,pp,
ic.I constituents of tho ni,,,s ,La,ob,, sa,;n,,
threc.f,nr,hs of tho usuaI on,1,i,y If '..J diss
pensing with all manures, and recurring very
little tillagc, compared with the ordinary meth.
DDS The results of several experiments with
this solution which is made from combinations
of the nitrate, sulphate and muria,c of a,nno
nia, ard nitrate and sulphate OF soda and not.
ASH are as follows
Indian corn. so treated. had from two to ten
ears to a stalk: huckwheat was four and a
half feet high, and full of seed : wheat. rye.
barley, and oats, were thicker, had more stems
larger ears, and more grain in each ear the
flowers OF the sunflower were double the usual
diameter; cabbage had larger heads, and Gu.
cumbers larger fruit than usual; 10 or IL pota.
toe plants gave an average of 30 potatoes each;
white clover grew as large as red red clover
was three feet high samples Of wheat, grown
from seed thus prepared, took the premium at
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Translated from the French for the Boston Atlas.
SKETCH OF THE LIFE AND EXECU.
TION OF
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-03-20

Poetry in man, in young man, is gener-
ally the efforts of mind towards some OH
ject at which it is aiming with lofty ambi-
tion--the object is usually attained in prose,
settled, fixed, established prose. With wo-
man, poetry is the life.gushing stream, rum
ming out Of the heart as tho brook issues from
the spring-nothing different ever comes
Sorrows increase the flow of poetry from the
heart as storms augment tho the current from
the spring, and pleasure sometimes seals or
wastes the fountain, as long sunshine dimin-
ishes the depth of the spring and lessons its
supplied stream. But what flows is ever the
same-the change is in the quantity the
quality is unaltered. An esteemed friend
has drawn our attention to the following ef-
fusion in the Lady's Book. His commenda.
ton gives it increased interest with US, and
we give it TO our readers that they may en-
Joy its simple beauty, and feel how much vir-
tue gains when its advocates plead its cause
ia such a style:
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WASHINGTON. Jan. 2l-2 p. NJ

SEvATE.-The bill reported by Mr.. Fair
field, from the Committee OH Naval Affairs,
was taken up. and spirited debate about
war and peace took place between several
Senators. which was still going on when this
despatch closed. Mr.. Allen. of Ohio, is very
bOisrerous. and unaffectedly sneers at the
wise and mastery inactivity peace champi-
on" as he designates Mr.. Calhoun.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, uu-
finished business of yesterday. being the re-
port Of the Committee on The Florida contes-
ed election, was taken up.
Mr.. Seahofn Jones resumed and conclu-
led his speech in favor Of giving the seat to
Mr.. Brookenbrough, the contestant. The
speech was dry and technical.
Mr.. McGaushey, of Ia, followed in reply,
III very forcble and sensible speech, in IA
vor of the rights Of Mr.. Cabell TO keep bis
seat.
Mr.. Chase then rose. and commenced a
speech in favor OF Mr. Brockenbrough'
claim. and had moi concluded when this re-
port closed.
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GREAT CoMMorIoN IN NAUvoo. Under
this heap the Warsaw Signal, of the 18th
publishes what follows;
Just as our paper was going to press. we
received intelligence from NauvoO, that the
Lord has accepted The Temple. and that The
loug promised endowment, for which the
Saints have been 50 long preparing, is now
being received.
This endowment consists in abrogation, of
al existing marriages, and every good Saint
Is at liberty 10 cast away his present wife. and
take anv other who may suit him better.
The consequence is. all Nauvoo Is in com
motion and the Saints are running about,
perfectly wild with excitement.
The reason why the Lord Concluded to en-
dow his saints in this singular manner was
because some husbands were willing 10 go to
Oregon, and their wives objected, and rice
rcrsG; so they being mismatched, the Lord
concluded TO prevent difficulty, by giving all
willing ones a chance to select new partners
frr the expedition.
The Jacksonville Journal says the Govern
or of IIiinuis has refused to permit the State
Militia to execute the warrants against the
Twelve Elders, FOR counterfeitiug U. States
coin until demanded by the U. States.
o. p. Rockwell, who was charged with an
attempt TO murder an Ex-Governor Of Mis-
souri,. ohtained the lawful wife Of Amos Davis,
the late exchange of partners. Rock
well went to The residence of Davis and stood
al the door, with pistol it hand, while his new
partner entered the house and took from it
such furniture as she desired. This was in
open day light and in the face of the whole
city.
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IA much anxiety TO hear from Mexico as from
England. MIR. Sldell's mission, as far as II
is known. has been productive of more evil
Than good, and appears to have been conduc-
red in manner to have satisfied ne'iher the
Mexican authorities. who are TO receive or
minister, nor The Senate. who are acting up
on his nomination. The Mexican govern
ment have declined to receive him Upon The
business for which be left the country. giving
as an excuse the reason that he is not clorhed
with sufficient powers 10 act efficiently, hui
probably holding TO the opinion thai IT is I'M
safe TO bold communication with such pow
er upon questions like those of negotiating or
California or the boundaries OF Texas. MIR.
SlideIl's position is most unfortunate for him
self, and not very crediiable To The country.
The complains made against him are both
official and privaie.-Ihe objections to him
personally being for The part he took in the
Louisiana election, at the Plaquemines dis
rricr. and the public objection being the fact
that be was appointed in violation Of The con-
and before his designation as men,
Der of Congress This last evil NAV be got
over by disappointment. and the first will
he answered by refusal to hear any such
objections.
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the blessings of Temperance 10 every nook
aud corner Of the respective Counties.
5Ih. ResOLred, that the Clergy Of all de-
nominations be respectfully requested TO
preach sermon TO their respective congre-
cations as soon as convenient, and from time
10 Time. on The importance Of Temperance.
and TO aid with their whole influence in bring
ing 10 pass the delightful spectacle of a COM
plete moral reformation on this subject.
9th. Resolred, that as long as money is TO
he made by the traffic in Intoxicating drinks.
it may be expected, as in the case Of the
slavs trade, that there will be men base E.
nuush 10 sell to all who will buy; and that as
long as burning and vicious appetite drives
them to their cups, it may be expected, they
will indulge in defiance of every motive TO
fOrbear. We see. therefore, that the contest
on this subject will be long and arduous; and
that it becomes all who would drive the de-
mon of intemperance from our land, TO pre-
pare for unwearied and vigorous action. per-
haps as long as they live, at all events, till
The .'watehman" eau respond,
Darkness takes its flight,
Doub' and terror are Withdrawn"
9Th. Resolved, that. by selling liquors un-
lawfully, or attempting 10 screen the viola
tors Of the law, aud at the same time vocifer-
atiug against as because we have not prose-
cured more universally for violations perpe
traied or connved at, many have placed
themselves in ridiculous, not TO say con-
tempiible position. Who ever before heard
OF criminals or their accomplce. complaining
that the friends Of order did not execute the
law against their crimes!
oh. IL L.. L..
terror to evil doors, that if prosecutions are
not enforced by those who complain vocifer-
ously about unlaw ful sales. il is the must SOL
emn duty of all, who provisions Of the law
wholesome. in their associated capacity Of
County and Town Societies, to concert such
measures as will make every man " no sells
unlawfully to quail under the biting sanctions
of the law.
9th. While the real question between us
and OFF opponents is whether the sale of in
loxcating liquors snail he restrained TO me-
dicinal, chemical and manufacturing purpo-
ses, or be extended so as 10 encourage the use
of them as a beverage.
ResOired, that our opponents often give
swift witness o. their want of confidence in
the Justice of their cause; of their fears Of
bringing the naked question before an impair
tial people, and sail under false colOrs. by pre-
teudng TO be the liberal party and even with
brigade of inebriaies. and ten times the
number Of gentlemen drinkers in their ranks
they frequently claim to be the temperance
party.
10Th. Some complain that the license law
invades the rights Of the citizen and especial
ly the dramseler.
Resolved. therefore, in the language of one
of our County Conventions, ''ihat as well
may the wolf complain that we take away his
rights, when we fasten him out of the sheep
fold. as The rumseler. wnen we decline 10 Ii
cense him to prey on the community.
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MATTERS IN CONGRESSMAN
ASPECTS.

The discussion npon the Oregon question
is still continued in Congress. aud more
concilliatory spirit seems TO be prevailing in
relation TO the question OF war for Oregon.
The news from Mexico places the drum and
fife party in a condition very different from
that which they had anticipated. The revo-
luton in Mexico creates au enemy where the
administration had expected TO negotiate
treaty for the peaceful acquisition Of Calilor-
MIA, aud a large slice of Northern Mexico
The pacific administration of Herrera is prob
abv ere this overthrow by the army under
Parades. The moderation Of Herrera IN re-
lation to the injuries which Mevico had suS-
tanned from the United States, has given
birth to a revolution in which the government
of the country will be thrown into the hands
Of those who are deadly hostile TO the United
States. Bv the annexation Of Texas, Mexi-
CO may now be numbered with our imp!aca-
BILE foes, and in case of war with Great Brit
ain, would be an useful ally Of that power
1t is said. and doubtless with truth, that Eng
land has been for long time managing to
bring uFout state Of things so favorable to
her, in case Of passage Of arms with the u
nted States.
The news from England will likewise tend
to cool the helligerent spirit Of those rampant
hravadoes in Congress, who are very TIGERS
/ = + -, he path
1t is well known that Lord John Russell aud
| Lord PaImersion are more decidedly hostile
to any conco sion in relation to Oregon than
Iheir predecessors. Lord PaImeisiOn con
demned the Ashburton treaty as a capifuIa-
on the part of Great Britain. These cIrcnm-
stances will make the administration sun
more anxious TO back out Of the Responsible
~ ola wdr. about which they have made
such terrible QUERY. only for political ei-
feet These mighty Sir VaiIants, who have
cracked their cheeks IN blowing upon the
war trumpet, when they see the irlghtiul
moosrer which they have cOujured up, begin
IN look for later information from England,
and are ready TO adopt any resolution which
will delay bringing the decision on the joint
occupancy question to speedy termination.
Sill il is by no means certain that war can
now be avoided. There are many members
of Congress from the West are sincerely nr-
gent to plunge the nation into war. Great
Britain may think that now is the time to
cripple the power and humble the pride OF
nation who aspires 30 the empire oil the
whole North American Continent, and de-
Drive her of her Canadian dominions. The
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-01-27
CHINA-THE CHRISTIAN RELIC
ION

The Emperor of China. at the request oil
rhe French Minister, has issued an edict. toll
Grating Christian worship. and declaring that
his government has never prohibited the
Christian religion but only sought TO suppress
the vices and punish the crimes practiced IN
der lis cloak. Henceforth all Chinese and
foreign residents. may profess that religion if
that please, creating no disturbance and do
irg no wrong. But should they resume their
former ways, they are TO be dealt with accor-
ding to law. This edictispublished at length
10 the Missionary Herald for October, and
concludes as follows:
s.Wnh regard 10 the French, and the sub
iects Of other foreign nations who profess The
aforesaid religion. it is only permitted them
10 build churches al the five ports opened for
foreign commerce, and they must not mprop-
erly enter the inner land 10 dlffUsc their faith.
Should any offend against the regulations
and overstep the boundaries, the local OH
GERS as soon as they can apprehend them,
shall Immediately deliver them over to the
Consuls of the different nations 10 he punish
ed: but they must not rashly innict upon
them the punishment of death, This is in
order to manifest tender regard for the COM
mon people. SO that the wheat and the chat
is not cOuftsetly mixed to. gether. and that
reason and law may be equi'ably administer
ed That which ~ requested Is, that the
good and honest Professors OF the aforesaid
religion may be exempted from punishment;
it is reasonable. therefore, that a respectful
memorial be presented, entrearing that. by
the Imperial favor, the above suggestions
may be carried into effect"
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NEw-YoRx TELEGRAPH w ehave received
several numbers of tins little paper, which is
intended 10 give weekly, in condensed form,
without reierance TO sect the latest Relig-
ous, and Literary intelligence. For purposes
designed. il iuliles every expectation. The
Telegraph is impressed upon one side Of
small sheet, and comes at 100 sheets for one
Dollar 1t is edited by tina: distinguish
ed divine the Rev. Austin Dickinson,
whose name alone should be sufficient guar
antee of the usefulness OF the publication.
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THE CHANCE OF WAR.

Extract of a letter from gentleman now at
Washington TO a merchant of New York.
II strikes me that the mercantile interest Of
your city feel too secure upon The subject of
our relations with England. There is not
well Informed man here WIN does not believe
that England Will fight, and fight long before
she yields the five Northern degrees of Ore
gon. Therefore. when Mr.. Charles J. H.
gersoll SAYS "al of Oregon aud no war will
follow" he does not mean what he says
Why this deception IL is the basis of an
other. When the terrible calamity overiakes
us, which may Heaven avert, this same Mr..
J. will turn round and exclaim, surely Eng
land had no cause for war aud she alone is
the aggressor."
Be not too ready to denounce the course Of
Mr.. Adams, Mr.. Darraeh. Mr.. Giddinss and
other Wings upon this suhjecr. They will
be sustained not only by their immediate con-
s,ituenis, but by The whole North. with per-
haps the exception Of The Commercial interest
OF The Atlantic cities.
Mr.. Calhoun will. as heretofore, be prompt
~ iioored. To the Wings he has more than
once proved traitor, and they will he slow
TO follow his lead the Van Buren,, Benton
and Wright interests, ever jealous OF hun.
have noted his appearance at the Memphis
Convenli0n-the reception he met with every
where at the South, and they will not be swift
to come TO his aid.
This Oregon movement was made with
reference TO 1913, aud the disappointment
thus Gar is with the movers-"The British
Wigs" do not make their appearance as was
expected. Yours, &c.
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The Information contained in the follow
ing article, concurring with similar reports
through other channels OF private letter
said 10 have been received in this city, may,
we presume, be regarded an authentic
The comment Of the writer upon the subject
is in so different vein from The corespon-
dcnce ofthe same paper for some months
past. that, knowing the party bias of the wri-
ter in favor of The Administration: II deserves
being copied if only for the rarity Of its COM
pIexior:
Correspondence orlhe Journal of commerce.
WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, Dec, 81.
Il have seen letter from a high official
source in London, brought by the last sieam-
er 10 Q. niIemen in this city. which says
Unless your President is The most unreason-
able man alive, there can be NJ dhhcuity a.
bout Oregon? The same writer says mat
the views olthe British Government Ill re-
lalion to America are rs pacihc DIS can oei
and adds that the repeal oil their corn laws
and food taxes is rer!aIn-
q reDelt thaf | hive seen and read thls
let,er for myself, and that the official station
and hirh character of the writer gives grea'
,yeirli 10 what he writes. With desire 10
preserve peace on the part OF The BRUSH
Government, and certainty OF repeal Ok
her corn laws and food taxes, what apology
will The western members give to Their COLI
siiiuents for there war speeches!
viii a war increase our chances Tor me
posse,sson of ;hc whole of Oregon! Wnl
idcilale our acquisition ofCaliiorna? WlnTI
create a new market for provisions or breadd
slulis? Will it not rather place Mexico ,1 ai,r
especially California, under tn rule oil hns
Lnd7Wiili it not delay, it does not deleaioua
,,ossess;ons nj Oregon? Will it not e'os'
our ports so as 10 prevent the export o. T
,on and thus compel the South 10 produc0
,I,n;r own provisions? VIII not 'he g'% ~.
."o'v;ng STATES Of the West thus 'ose ,h n,O
sonrheTn market about TO be 0Pene3W )? net Uci
~ he repeaI Of The corn laMsI W, =" 1nJi.
~ nork and beerof Ohio, heh'ucN3, in
.le PM II,;no;s and Missouri become valneleIS
ana ana, i,',, heir brcadslufs mouider' or "
w. "U' in their graneFies by tie "en,,d
VII ,oi our foreign commerce De Hesu Jse,
WI direct tax be the in lnVl'ao'e ''"'
qu sR@, The worst fcalure7 Who are gaze Arc
tone 10 public opinion onihls qne n.os;denfy,
, ,6nv No, The candidates for the rses IN he
a ar he candidates Tor commissioners
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Saturday, Jan. 17-2 P. NJ.
The Senate did not sit to-day.
HOIJSE

On the meeting of the House this morning.
Rev. Mr.. Tustn opened The proceedings
with prayer-aluding in the conrse Of it, in
touching terms, TO the death this morning of
Hon. WILLIAM TAILOR. of Virginia, a mem
her of the House-in whose death the House
had been suddenly deprived Of one Of lis
mos, useful, excellent and exemplary mem
bcr;.
The journal ofyesterday having been read,
TWO communications from the Treasury De-
partment were received and ordered 10 be
plinted.
Several reports, bills and resolutions were
submitted.
Mr.. Cahell Of Florida, presented several
memorials and resolutions.
The Peruvian indemnify bill was taken
up, and discussed. There are S300.000 III
the treasury. which were received from Peru
to he distributed among those who suffered
from Peruvian spoilaIious. The hill still I'M
der discussion, as this report closes.
The House, it is expected. will adjourn
early on account of the death of Mr.. Taylor,
who died this morning, after long sickness
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TEMPERANCE CONVENTION.

This Convention was held GU the 18th
and 18Th inst. at Vergennes. More than
one half Of the Vermonier is occupied with
its proceedings. which are highly interesting.
II was said to be a spirited aud enthusiastic
meeting in aid of the Temperance cause
It was numerously attended from the vicinI-
ty. One hundred and twenty-ihree enrolled
their names as delegates. We find among
the actors in that animaIing scene many OF
the most talented and efficient friends of tenn
perancc in the Stale.
After constituting various committees, the
nominating committee presented the names
of The following gentlemen for officers ofthe
Society for the year ensuing, who were cleo
ted
His Excellency VIM. Slade, President.
Vicc Presidents-Z. Howe, Rev. b. NJ.
Hall, Hon. David Pierce, Charles Adams,
Rev. ]. T. Beach.
Central Committee-A. C. Twining, Rev.
T. A. Merrill Rev. C. Prindle. Rev. 5. W.
Merrill, Prof. f. Carr. ]. NJ Slade.
Central Corresponding Commiitee-Dr. S.
P. LaIhrop.
Recording Secretary-Rev. N. Bishop
E. w. Drury, assistant.
We the less regret that our limits will no,
allow us to give the proceeding in ertensO,
since the Temperance Herald, which, under
the patronage of the Society is TO attain a
wide circulation, will present them fully to
the public. We have, however, published
The address and the following resolutions, a.
dopied by the Society, occupying several
columns.
These resolutions were taken up in their
order. Among those who mingled in the dis
cussion we observe the names of Rev. +. A.
Merrill. Prof. Stoddard Rev. ]. Steel, C..
Spencer, Prof. Carr OF Castletou, Rev. MI.
Magill. Rev. Mr.. Clark, Gov. Sade, Davis
Rich, Mr.. Woodbridge, u. Howe. Slansbury
Of Burlington, DIR. Powers Of Woodstock,
Davy of Burlington, Goodhue Of Shoreham
Lamb of Brdport, Prof. Twining, and Rev.
J. Meacham Of New Haven.
LIST. Resolved. that the evils brought upon
community by The sale ofintoxicating liquors
as beverage are sufficiently appalling to
make all phanthropisrs shudder, and should
prompt them 10 seek remedy.
I'd. ResoLred. that 10 encourage as RENE
DIV tie licensing Of stores and cellars, or hous
es. for the sale of such liquors TO all WIN
wish to buy. which IS commended for by all,
or at least most Of our opposers. is as piepos-
ferrous as to promote the licensing Of houses
OF gambling and i'll fame.
Sd. ResoLred. that while we approve Of the
general provisions of the license law as Afford
Ins means of protecting the unwary against
the wiles of The dramseller. we still believe
that the great means Of promoting Temper
ance is moral suasi0R.
4th Rescued, therefore, that the friends
of Temperance in The several Counties he
earnestly requested to sustain efficient Coun-
~ Societies. with the view of establishing
just principles; Of strengthening and beckon-
ing EDWARDS the Town Societies and Of &C.
ting with such concert aud energy as to carry