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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-07-03
The Potatoe Disease,

There!seems to be quite a mystery at
tendant on this disease, and in the ex
periments which many have hitherto
tried much contradictory evidence has
been elected. Mr.. James Growan, o
Mount Airy, near Philadelphia, ha'
written an article on this subject, pub
lished in the American Farmer, in which
he discards the somewhat prevalent o
pinion in favor Of producingheaIthy tn
bers from the seeds, and observes: 6.
apprehend that seedlings will be foune
as liable to rot as the oldest sorts; ex
perlence strengthens me in this opin
ion, for last season | had seedlings dis
eased, while the "lady ingers,"a white
kidney variety. which have been grown
as an early potatoe some forty years ON
The farm / now hold, escaped entirely;
nor has it been diseased any season Of
the prevailing disease.
He attributes the premature decay
of the potatoe mainly to a too superb
cial covering of the seed at planting,
and says: My potatoes were not affec-
ted by the disease, except in l843, and
that | think was owing to their othav-
ing been covered sufficiently deep at
planting. The last season l had a fine
crop of sound Mercer potatoes, over
one thousand bushels, while my neigh
bors around me had hardly or an ave-
rage more than the seed-they stillde-
spite all entreaty and example, plant
shallow, and use the plough instead of
the cultivator or hoe-harrow, ridging
them up on either side in a bank, ex-
posing them the more to the action OF
the sun and atmosphere.
"Since 1913 I have been particular
in my observations as to the condition
of the potatoe fields and patches around
me, and having uniformly found that on
a hill with a southern exposure, and
the covering was light and shallow, the
disease prevails most"
Mr.. G. supposes the disease to pro-
coed from the influence of the atmos-
phere.-heat with great humidity, un-
natural spring like weather that sets
everything a growing, and blossoming,
affects also the potatoes to begin to grow
as if they were planted for that purpose;
hence we can easily imagine that when
this action is produced, the stalks Or
vines that were still vigorous and adj
here to them, would Immediately loose
their hold on the roots below and die.
He farther remarks; "Whenl recon-
mend deep planting on light dry soil |
mean only as deep as would be safe to
go-say six inches, Every body knows
that they could be planted so deep as
never to come up, and that potatoes
planted deep in wet stiff soils will rot in
all seasons Farmer and Mechanic.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-07-03

"Vat's de matter, watts de matter?'
exclaimed an old dutch friend of ours,
as he tucked up his apron, and run out
of his shop to know the meaning of a
crowd in his neighborhood. "Vat's de
matterW
"There's a man killed." replied a By
stander.
"Oh, ish dat ALI" said u friend, ev-
identity disappointed: fish dat all! shoost
a man killed! humph, l tho't it was a
fight"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-07-03

gUyHE SOUTHERN AND WESTERN LIT
In. ERARY MESSENGER AND REVIEW,
FOR IS17. This is a Monthly Magazine
devoted to every department of Literature and the
Fine Arts. 1t is the union of Slmms'" Southern
and Western Monthly Magazine and ReUiep," Of
South Carolina, with the
Southern Literary Messenger.
The Messenger has been established more than
Twelve ye%ars,--much longer than any other South
ern work ever existed during which it has main-
tanned the highest rank among the American Pc
riodicals. Under its new Title it will strive to
extend its fame and usefulness. Its Contributors
are numerous,--embracing Professional and ANA
teur writers of the first distinction; so that its pa.
ges will be filled with the choicest matter, .of great
variety,--such as Reriecs, Historical and Bio
graphtcal Sketches, NoUelS, Tales, Iracels, Es
says, Poems, Critiques, and Papers on The .Arn1y
Mary and other National Subjects. Party Pol
itics and Controversial Theology are excluded.
Whilst the ssMessenger and Review" addresses
itself to the SOUTH AND WEST, and conf
IDENTIFY appeals to them for even a more extensive
patronage to the only Literary Journal OF long and
high standing, in all their wide borders, it Is not
sectiondl-having always circulated widely in the
North and East, and aimed at imparting a HIGH
Err NATIONAL CHARACTER to our Period
ical Literature. THE THIRTEENTH VOL
UME will commence on the lstof January, lS47;
and neither pains nor expense will be vspared to
make Il emihently worthy of patronage. Among
other thing, 1t will contain a HISTORY OF vIR-
GINA: and arrangements will be made for pro-
curing a regular and early supply of Notices of
New works and other Literary intelligence. Or
ders for the work can be sent in at once.
CONDITIONS OF THE MESSENGER
ANDREVIEW. 1.-THE ESSENGERAND
REVIEW is published in monthly numbers.
Each number contains not less than ga largesu ~
bbsst manner and on paper of the most beautiful
quality d The sMEssENGER g. REVIEW is
nailed nm or about the first day of every month IN
the vear Twelve numbers make a volume,-and
the price of subscription is Ss5 per volume, paya-
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-07-03
sour own ONO, and the tillers Of her SOIL
PROSPECTUS OF THE
Ohio Cultiyator--Vol. 3--4S47

| Devoted to the promotion Of .dgricaafure; Hort
culture, and Domestic Industry.
Published at Columbus, Ohio, on the LIST and
18th of each month, by M. B. BATEHAM, Editor
and Proprietor, assisted by a very large number Of
practical and scientific contributors-tarmers, hor-
ticulturists, &C., and illustrated UaW um90u
E~NGRAvINGs.
TEMRS One Dollar per year, for single sub
scriptions; or four copies when ordered together
for three dollars; all payments made IN advance;
all subscriptions to begin with the volume, and
none received for less than a year. Letters with
subscriptions may be sent by mail at the risk and
expense of the editor.
The Cultivator has now become so well known
to the farmers and friends of agriculture IN OHIO,
that nothing need be said of its character or de-
sign. Its pages will continue to diftuse lntelli-
gence Of the utmost practical Importance to farm
ers, and all who are concerned in the cultivation
of the soil and the mind. 1t will contain the latest
and most reliable intelligence respecting the crops
and the markets, both in this country and in Eu-
rome. SO as to aid the farmer in deciding at what
time and price to dispose of his productions Ihls
information alone will be worth, to most farmers,
many times the price of subscription, especially
now that the prices are SO much affected by Tor
eign intelligence.
The influence Of the paper, wherever it has been
generally read, is admitted to have been hlghly
salutary. 1t has begun to awaken aspirit OF inqul-
nv and Improvement among the farmers, and TO
inspire them with more just and elevated concep-
tions of the character, duties and pleasures OF their
noble occupation. AS evidence OF this, 1t may be
stated, that during the past year, Agricultural
Societies have been organized in twenty counties
of this State; and there is reason to believe that as
many more will be formed during the year to come
These associations, in connection with the STATE
Board of Agriculture, and the TOR as
an organ for the diffusion of intelligence, cannot
fail to exert such an influence on the MINDS and
the practice OF the farming community, as VIII IN
a few years place our GIANT STATE in that posi-
ton which she is by Nature designed to occupy.
the first State of the Union in agricultural wealth
and lasting prosperity.
-. AT a meeting of the Ohio State Board Of Ag
ri%culture. Oct. 2s, 1916, the following resolution
was oferedb by Col. John Johnston' OF Miami and
unanimously adopted: "Resolved, That the ex-
tended circulation of the ONO CuLTIvAToR is
highly conducive to the agricultural interests OF
the State; and this Board do hereby earnestly com,
mend the same to the patronage OF the farmers and
friends of Agriculture in Ohio"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-07-03
LOOK HEREm

II STEED has just received from the EAST
% . a New and Splendid Stock of GROCE-
RIES, consisting in part of TEA, COFFEE, SUI
GAR, MOLASSES, RICE, TOBACCO, PEP
PER, ALSPICE, GINGER, SAL ERATUS,
RAISINS, NUTS, CONTEMPORARIES, Sc.
Also A superior article Of BLUE and BLACK
INK, NERVE and BONE IMMINENT, GOD
FREY'S CORDIAL, CASTER OIL, &c &c
Also COTTON YARN GLASSWARE and
PATENT MEDICINES. !
Allo which he is determined to sell asCHEAP
as his neighbors. CALL AND SECT
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-07-03
A Good One.

The other evening Signor Blitz had
Il bright little fellow on the stand to as
sist him in the experiments.
"Sir," said the Signor, 'do you think
Icould put the twenty ten-eent pieces
which that lady holds into your coat
~pocket?"
"No," said the boy, conidentially.
"You think not?"
"Iknow you could'nt," said the little
fellow with great frmness.
"Indeed! why notp
"Cause the pockets are all torn out"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-07-03
This World Of Ours.

mr. w. J. BA X
This world of ours, if free from sin,
OH would it not be fair!
Sunshine above, and flowers beneath,
And beauty everywhere!
The air, the earth, the waters TEEN
With living things at play;
Glad nature from a hundred throats,
Pours her rejoicing lay.
Each balmy breeze that murmurs by,
Whispers some angel tone;
And the clear fountains have a voice
OF music of their own.
Even the leaves Of the forest trees,
Moved by the zephyr's wing,
Make a low murmur of content
To little birds that sing.
The busy bees Ger garden flowers,
A holy song attune,
Joining with never-tiring mirth,
The minstrelsy Of June;
And the great waves upon the deep,
Leaping like giants free,
Add, in their hollow monotone,
The chorus Of the sea.
There $ beauty in the summer sky,
When from his ocean bed,
Like a strong man refreshed by sleep,
. The sun uplifts his head;
And when behind the western rocks,
AT eyentide he goes,
How beauteous are the crimson clouds
That curtain his repose!
30 Are not the grassy valleys fair,
Decked in their spring array!
And the high hills with forest clad,
90 How beautiful are they!
Look on the sea, that girdle vast
Wherewith the earth is bound!
Even in Fancy's widest dreams
Can aught more glad be found?
Oh! 'twere indeed a radiant world,
A paradise complete
So redolent of lovely things.
t1 So filled with voices sweet
Ifsin had not in evil hour
Entered this pleasant cline,
Yielding them over unto Death
50 Sad consequence of crime!
Hence it is that the choicest flowers
Fall by a swift decay,
And hopes to which we fondly cling
il Pass suddenly away:
Yet, mid all trials Of our life,
This blessed thought is given,
u9 Earth is not our abiding place
Mans native cline is Heaven.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-07-03

A youth, who, it is charitably presu-
med, had never "seen the elephant"
recently found himself in the company
of three young ladies, and generously
divided an orange between them.
"You will rob youyself," exclaimed
one of the damsels. "Net at ALL" re-
Piled u inocent," ~ have .hree or four
more in my pocket"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-07-03

An editor out west heads his list Of
marriages with 'noose itemss" Anoth'
err calls them "feats Of the ring"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-26

PARK THEATRE.-Mrs. Mason repeats Blanca tonight
We have before given analysis Of her acting in this
character at length 1t was chaste and impress
sive performance, and produced powerful effect on tho
audience. We never knew q breathess attention
given, listened to with deeper interest 1t
Is decidedly Of her leading parts and in which she
exhibits the higher powers Of the acresst Is original
in its conception and free from any scrvie imitation
The tenderness and devotion Of the wfthe suspicion
and awakened jeaousy-the wounded pride and anec-
tion-the sense of wrong and insut-he fiery indigna
ton and desire for vengeance she gives most naturally
and effectively as also the remorse the agony Of
tho madness and desparthese were depicted to the life
What like In Mrs Masons acting Is the absence OF
rant and the extravaganza usually exhibited on the
stage In tragedy There is straining after efeotno
marked effort in her style-it as II she studied
from pictures of real e and had embodied them in her
ner contrast finely with her fierce and awakened pas
sion and exactly those effects might imagine to
There is pathos in her manner and tone which very
winning and her tenderness is faugh from tho cause
Irresistible Her Blanca Illustrates this and these lights
and shades Of passion beautifully displayed She 49,
indeed the tender, dotng wife, and then In turn the
Wild reckless Infatuated woman Her scenes OF remorse
full agony and mad despair thrilling In interest and
efect-the whole is chaste impressive, and beautiful
BowEKY THEArRE.-Mrs. Shaw will take benefit at
the Bowery theatre this evening, and will appear in two
pieces-in Knowles play of the "Hunchback," and as
Constance in the comedy Of the "Love Chase As tho
house will undoubtedly be crowded to excess, recon-
mend gentlemen who design to take ladies with Them to
procure their tickets early in the day that seats may
be secured. fthey do not adopt this plan, they may
be disappointed In procuring seats The manager an
nouncos that tho grand musical romance entitled tho
Bohemian Girl which has been in preparation for some
time past, will be produced tomorrow evening
Mr. ALExANDER-Ths gentleman will remain in this
city during the whole Of this week. and will perform
every evening during that time at the Minerva Rooms
Broadway He has fitted up the stage in the most gor
geous and magnificent style His feats deceptions and
slight Of hand tricks, are extraordinary and amazing
We
and him. OF course our own citizens will not allow
the opportunity to pass.
CASTLE GARDEN.-For the few days since Castle Gar
den has been thrown open it has been extensively pa
tronized by the public. The cosmoramas, which are
the most beautiful and costly in the country have been
rearranged for the and form very agreeable
and interesting feature Visters fancy themselves
transported the wide Atlantic, and visit all
the capitals and famous places in the Old World in an
hour. Castle Garden, in tho day time, is beautiful
place to take children to.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-26

CHRnrr's MINsrRELs.-The citizens Of New Bruins
wick N j. will have the pleasure this evening Of listen
ing to Christys Minstrels They have just concluded
engagement in this city, which very successful
and added considerably to the aterng reputation they
had previously enjoyed Tomorrow and Wednesday
evenings they will perform in Gothic Hall Brooklyn In
both places doubt not, they will be received they
deserve.
THE CAMrANALooIANs-These original and extraor-
binary performers will play bells every evening this
week, except Tuesday, at tho Apollo Rooms, No 40
Broadway Their performances during the week past
listened TO by crowded and delighted audiences
So complete and harmonious IL their melody and
thusastc the that they rarely escape
without playing almost every air twice They will be
assisted by Miss Marus and Mr. Hoyt graduates Of the
New York Institute for the Blind.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-26

Picked up Drunk.-Ofacer Donoven Of the Seventh
ward picked up in the street. on Saturday night while
in q state of intoxication a giving his name as
VIM Smith On taking him to the station house, the Off
found his person six packages Of money contain
ing In oil $345 in bank bills which money taken care
of by the captain until the man became sober.
Passing Spurious Money.-Offcer Costello Of the
Sixth ward arrested Saturday. man by the name OF
VIM Blaucher suspicion Of having passed a two dol
lar counterfeit bank bill Ellen Norman who resides
in that classic neigyborhood called the Five Points
Eoriy Dcprapity.-A young girl Of very prepossess-
ing appearance and not yet 10 Of by the name
Of Mary Ann Kennedy taken from house of pros
ttuon located in the 4th ward Saturday night, by
officer Coaky Of the 4th ward police, the complaint
of her father She was conveyed before magistrate
and committed for further examination.
Petit Larcenies.Oflicer Costello, of the 9th ward,
arrested on Saturday two fellows called VIM. Sumption
and John Thompson having in their possession large
pail Of flour, which Is evidently stolen for which an
owner is wanted. The same officer arrested likewise a
called Patrick McGowen, charge Of stealing
hat, for which owner is wanted Apply to the above
officer Justice Osborne locked them all up for exa-
minaton,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-26

THE New CHARGE TO DENMARK.--Thc Hon. K.
p. Flcniken, recently appointed charge d'afiaires
to Denmark, is now at the Astor House, and will
sail this day in the packet ship Liverpool, en-
route for Stockholm, to enter upon the duties Of
his mission. Mr.. Fleniken is a gentleman Of
distinguished talent, and is universally popular
in his native State, Pennsylvania.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-26
Inv InteIIluence.

CoURT OF GENERAL SEssIoSs.--April 2a--Bcfore Re-
corder Scott, and Aldermen purscr and Walker Sem
fences.-Wm. johnson, convicted Of burglary in the
third degree was this morning sentenced to be mpr
ed In the state Prison for the term owo years Patrick
McManus convicted Of grand larceny In having stolen
about 5000 worth Of cloths vestngs &C. from the store
Of Mr. Scott, merchant tailor In Broadway WAS also
sentenced to two years imprisonment In the State Prison
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-26

A Wall FROM THE WEST, OR IRELAND IN THE
Attn YEAR OF THE UNIoN.-Ths is the title of
piece of poetry, which will be found in this
days paper The authoress is lady of talent
and responsibility in Ireland, the wife of magis
trate. For obvious reasons she dared not pub
fish ii there-she accordingly sent it to a relative
in this country to be published, and we make
room for it in this journal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-26

In the above correct error In the whig almanac
BY which the l4h Kanawha) district, made to give
a democratic majority Of $685. whereas Clay had
orty of "a in the The authority gives the
democratic majority 500 in the 18th district whereas
1t should be $50.
We now proceed give the result Of the election held
in Virginia on Thursday last. We have taken the
greatest pains to have full and correct and
they may be relied upon with confidence.
In the last Congress the wings had but one member
from Virginia, vz-Nr Pendleton, from tho Loudoun
(9th) district They have probably elected five
six representatives to the next Congress.
First District-The prospects are favorable to the
election of Mr.. Watts. (whig) Norfolk city gives him
gain in Portsmouth TO- and ut Tanners Creek 25total
gain Watts far 1885, from which Is to be deducted
loss of So in Princess Anne &c-leaving net gain of
1873 and i've counties and part Oh Norioe county 70 Dc
Second District Petersburg &c i'm Petersburg the
majority against Dromgoole (democra and in favor Of
Boiling (whig) is lel-a wing gain of l6l and in Din
wdde county gain of ls9; also % in Greensvile Boil
ing also well In other countless but as there are five
democratic and only two wing counties In the district to
hear from 1t would seem that Dromgoole must have
Third District-(Pittsylvana Gc)-Not heard from.
Probabilities in favor Of Tredway (dem)
Fourth District-( buckingham, &c REPORTS In IA
of the election Of Irving (whg contest will be
Fifth Distriet-( Albemarle, &c)--Reports favorable
to the election Of Goggn (whig)
Sirth Dist,ict-lRiohmond, &c)-John NJ Bolts
(whig) elected-majority about $50.
Seventh Distriet-( Accomac, &c2-The Norfolk He
raid says Our information from tho election in Hamp
ton that Jones has tied Judge Bayy If 80 the Judge
all, in Elizabeth City, in ls46.-( Result doubtful)
Eighth District--( Westmoreland, &e)
S Sss: f ~s's' f '0'' Sley,
Caroline county ........iS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-26
Malls for Europe.

The packet ship Liverpool, Capt. Eldridge,
will sail at L O'Clock this morning for Liverpool
She will take out the latest intelligence from
America.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-26
News from Europe.

The Sarah Sands is now due, with two days
later intelligence from Europe. She is now
twenty days at sea.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-26

LAKE ERIE BLocKADED.-The west winds have
driven down the ice and blocked up the Buffalo harbor
The Nile had leave her passengers at Silver Creek ON
wednesday, as she WAS not able TO reach within ten
miles Of Bunslo, No boat len on Thursday on account
OF the Toe,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-26

THE BRAZILIAN MINIsrER.---Among the dis
tinguished strangers in town, we notice at the
Clinton Hotel Mr. Lisba, the Brazilian minis
ter, en- route for Washington.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-26
NEW YORK HERALD.
,.,w York. monday. April 10. ls47.


As no doubt .>><yo of our city subscribers are
victims TO e absurd custom of changing resi-
dences very first of May, request them to
Leave their new addresses at the office of publ
cation as convenient, that they may
be regularly served with the Herald rafter moving
day
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-26

varia, particularly towards the Alps, is most
mer. Around Salisbury is one of the most roman
tic countries in Europe. 1t is no wonder that
Donna Lola Monies desires to become coun-
tess, to own castle, and to be naturalized in that
beautiful country. The beer is particularly excel
lent in Bavaria (; but their morals, from the King
down TO the codger, are as bad as they can be.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-26

BATrLl OF MoSrEREY.-We learn that a splendid
view Of the stormng Of Monterey painted by two Lieu
tenants Of tho army, is to be exhibited at the Gothic
Hall this evening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-26

TRAVEL TO EuRopE.-We learn that every berth
in the Cambria, the steamer of the LIST proximo,
has been engaged.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-26
Virginia Election.

The following IL list Of the Congressional candidates
in Virginia. with the majority in each district at the last