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The Farmers Life.

We take pleasure in presenting our country
readers with the following excellent remarks
from the New York :" Farmer aud Mechanic .
on the Dignity and Pleasures Of Agrlcul-
ture !"
There is moral dignity in The pursuit oil
agriculture. True, il is loilsomej but wha-
gainful pursuit Is mott There are few inert
chants or professional men who would not at
times willingly exchange their burdens, their
cares or anxietles, for following the plough or
other labor connected with farming. The young
man who fancies there is so much OF leisure
and aristorracy ID trade and the professions,
and so much drudgery in fatming, knows less
of human life, than he will be likely 10 learn u
he lives 10 middle age. But, while the labor
ing people usually attain greater longevity than
men of leisure, their exercise may be consl der
ed as conducive TO health, and hence TO happi
ness. In labor itself, there is nothing degra-
ding 10 the best feelings Of our nature. Il is
only ytiated artificial public sentiment, that
can induce painful sensibility in view of the
necessity for industry, which the wants OF life
impose.
II is not the objects thrown around the farm
er, the woods and streams, and fields arrayed
in green, that make all the charms of his life,
for, while he subdues the soil and fits it for his
purposes and scatters-the seed on the burrows,
the progress Of vegetation and the ample har-
vest are in his mind, as The reflection al night
that the day has been devoted to usefulness.
prepares him for peaceful rest Then there is
practical independence enjoyed in the feel
ings Of the farmer, when he gathers the golden
harvest, and partakes of the fruit of his labor.
&C He eats his own lamb, his own chickens and ham,
He shears his own fleece, and he wears it,"
Agriculture has in all ages been esteemed the
true associate ofnoblily. Virgil wrote its praise
aud the greatest statesman Of the Roman EN-
pire made the following Of The plough an ndi-
cation Of his conscious dignity and an ex-
ample of his most sterling virtue. Later, du-
ring the middle ages, the possession OF land
was necessary appendage Of nobility. George
Washington was farmer, and all the EXPIRE
sidents oil the United States, with perhaps a
single exception, have found the honor Of their
retirement in farming estates and their cultiva,
lion.
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Shocking .Accidcnt.-At Philadelphia, on
Wednesday night. some young men were pre-
pairing for cunning expedition. One OF them
had a musket, which he was putting cap
upon, when il was accidentally discharged,
and wounded, four or five persons. James
McMullen, who was engaged iu putting on
the cap, had his whole lower jaw shot away,
and was dreadfulIy wounded in the breast.
He died shortly after. A young man, called
Baliy, was severely wounded in the left breast,
and was taken to the hospital. The others
were wounded about the limbs, but not dan
gerously.
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Susdish Children.-Mr. M'Donald, in

Suedish Children-Mr. M'Donald, in
bis travels through Sweden, says: Young
children from the age Of one to that Of eight
cen months are wrapped up in bandages,
like cylindrical wicker baskets, which arc
contrived so as to keep their bodies straight
without interfering much with their growth
They are suspended from pegs in the wall,
or laid in any convenient part of the room,
without much nicely, where they exist in
great silence and good humor. have not
heard the cries of child since came 10
Sweden"
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WAsHlscros, July 80, ls47.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE NATIONAL
WHIG.

The JONES AFFAIR.-No impartial man can
hesitate in pronouneing the whole Jones trans
action on the part of Mr.. President Polk and
Mr.. Secretary Marcy down right piece Of
cheating and swindliug, only change the rela.
tive position Of President and Secretary 10
that Of private individual, and if the same,
or indeed much less degree Of fraud has been
practiced TO procure bale Of goods, instead oil
a battalion Of volunteers, the rascal guilty Of
the cheat, would have been sent 10 the Stale
prison as swindler Oh charge of obtaining
goods on false pretences. X.
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THE PILES.
A CURE FOR LIFE SECURED.
.R. UPHAM'S Vegetable EleCtua

nR. UPHAM'S Vegetable Electuary,
~ internal remedy for the Piies,-prepared by
DIR. A. Upham, M. d., . regular educated Physician
who has devoted fifteen years attention almost ell
tirely to This disease.
The Elscinary a certain eure for the Piles, and
also for other diseases Of similar nature which are
frequently found in conjunction with Piles Rashes
inflammation Of the Liver, and Spleen IhAamma-
ton, Soreness, and liberation Of the Stomach, Bow
els, Kidneys, and Bladder Infammatory and Mer-
curial Rheumatism Inquiry of Blood Weakness
and Inflammation Of the Spine
THE VEGETABLE PILE ELECTUARY is
the only really successful remedy for that dangerous
and distressing complaint, the PILES, over offered
to the american Public.
Mark this: it is an INTERNAL. REMEDY
not an external application will cure any case
Of Piles, cithcr bleeding Blind Internal or Exter-
nal; and probably the only thing thatw There
and permanent II Is also convenient medicine 10
take, and improves the general health in a'remarke
bic manner.
Il is very mild in It's operation, and may DO taken
IN cases OF the most acute inflammation, without
danger All external applications are in the highest
degree disagreeabe, inconvenicnt, and offensive and
from the very nature Of the disease, temporary in
their effects This medicine attacks tho disease at
its source, and REMOVING THE CAUSE. rem
dcrs the cure CERTAIN and PERMANENT. /.
The Eectuary contains mineral MEDICINE, no A.
oes, Coeocynfh, Gdm6oge, or other powerful and ir-
rltatng purgatve. No fear Of taking cold while inf
der its influences; no change ia diet necessary. IL
taken according 70 directions cure for life is guar
anfeedl
Sold Wholesale and retail BY WYATT & KET-
CHAM III Fulton st., New York. CHARLES
SToTT Washington and BY Druggists generally
UNCONSCIOUS she United Staies. Price 81 abox.
lam -Rnx4
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BY A LADY or READING.
ArR--ss fluid Lang Sy11e."
The element that sparl.les bright

The element that sparlkles bright
In pitcher, glass or can, t
The pure bright liquid God designed.
A bounteous gift to man.
Chorus--A bounteous gift to man,
bounteous gilt to man,
The pure bright liquid God designed
Al bonnteous gift TO man.
The Thirsty earth drinks pthe rain
The flowers inhale the dew,
And the Fragment herb that health restores,
Cold water doth renew.
Chorus Cold water doth renew, &C., &c.
The cattle at their daily toll,
Demand no liquid fire.:
And the bird that carols forth his note
No poisonous rum require. E
Cho,tts-No poisonous rum require, &c.
The Mother, through her household call,
Calls not, for Stunning fire. @
And the daughter, in her youthful heart,
Loves not, her Lovers Ire.
Chorus Moves not. her Lovers Ire, &c.
Then why should man, the lord OF all
In air, ON earth or sea $3.50
Dcspise the drink that nature sends,
The sparkling, bright and free.sss
Cho,ls--The sparkling, bright and free, sc.
Then let the bowl be thrown aside
With drunkards ne'er be seen,
But choose the pure cold water plan,
Like DIR. Danisl Green.
Chorus-But choose the pure cold water plan,
But choose the pure cold water plan,
Doctor Daniel Green. y lily 2s-it
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EASTERN MARKETS, July 90.

Balfin,ore.- of Porto Rico sugar at
auction, 300 hhds., at S. 10 TO SOS; these
prices are an improvement. Small lots Of fresh
ground -four sold at s. so TO SIS 62; receipts
very light. City mills held at S.. Corn meal
duh at So. Receipts Of grain light. Wheat lie
to $50 cents, according TO color. Corn ~ to
rs cents. Oats improving, al SO 10 So cents.
Bacon is in fair request: shoulders u 10 81 /;
sides 81 10 10; hams, superior, / . TO l24.
Sales Of 800 kegs Of lard al 10. Whiskey p
10 &c. United States Treasury 6's, 1861. Ohio
Railroad shares, sales, AYE. United States 8
per cents closed a, 1862 bid. Maryland o.,
SO bid. Baltimore Us, 1890, l0I. bid.
Philadelphia. change in stocks. Sales
Of 500 bales Of cotton at an improved rae.
Small sales Of flour at IS rs 10 IS so. Cern
meal So rs. Supply Of grain light Wheat,
1875, sales. Corn rs to rs, no buyers. Oats
so to Sc. Rye 78. Whskey 81.
Pittsbwg. Charming weather; water in
channel way feet; business Of all kinds dull;
-four waiting steamer; pricesof provisions have
advanced.
.Ncw York-Stocks active. Exchange on
London 81 TO 6 per cent premium. Supply
of -four diminishing: sales OF 5000 barrels al
S. 62 10 SIS 68, for Genesee; at IS 81 TO IS so,
for Michigan; ~ 81 81 to IS 81, for Ohio; and
IS rs TO IS 81, ior southern brands. Corn meal,
sales at So rs. Several thousand bushels Of
wheat at 100 TO 100. Large sales Of corn at
81 10 6S. Rye rs. Oats 40 10 So. Whiskey &c.
Provisions and groceries firm, dry goods irmcr.
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VNHO WANTS A LOT OF GROUND
w Alta CHEAP PRICE The subscriber

VNHO WANTS A LOT OF GROUND
w AT A CHEAP PRICE THE subscriber
has divided his farm and laid oil tract OF about 40
into lots of from one, two four and six
each, which he will sell at low prices and on easy
terms, so that il may be within tho means Of any
person to purchase one, and thereby to secure 10
himself and family a homestead. These lots arc
handsomely situated in very healthy location, on
public road, about II miles from the Navy Yard
Bridge. on the east side Of the Anacostia river.
The soil is well suited for garden purposes or tho
cultivation Of fruit trees and several excellent springs
Of water are near TO them. here is also sufficient
wood each Of the lots to enclose thcm and timber
in abundance can be had in the neighborpood to
erect any building at very low price.
Those wishing TO purchase, will 10 well to apply
soon, as they can have choice Of location, &c.
Also, for sale, onesstory log DWELLING
HOUSE, with as much land as may be desired, adj
joining the above lots very handsomely situated, and
wi h small expense could be converted into a
dwelling for two small families.
For further particulars apply to
g. A. SAGE,
Near the Good Hope Tavern, D.. G.
july 2l-tf
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From, The Reading Gazette.
ORIGIN
COLD WATER SYSTEM.
on TIE

r,RErHREN IN FAITH AND OTHERS
II bear 10 mind that all, yea all, who pu, forth
q heIping healing hand in this great, this glo-
rious.-this mighty and universal cause, will be
rewarded by Him--wbose reward is Of more
value than all worldly valuable things, verify,
is il, for wondrous are the works Of God.
He rpaketh the Needle, point, towards the North
PoIe.-with not more certainty, than He maketh
WATER, -point TO the Temperance Goa.-Dr.
Green.
The cold water system, the remedy and the
only remedy against Intemperance.
la Reading (many years back the discovery
was first made, and well may she De proud
In Reading, twas first brought % Lightly
her first made known to the people OF AmerI-
ca, and through them, 10 all the people 10 the
world Ito all nations :--Y ca verify 70 all ma
tons Of the earth.--Lel us be thankful.
Truly. cold water is one Of the greatest gifts
God hath given 10 US, and if he was 10 with
hold It from the earth; il He was to withhold
this liquor Of life, this water Of life, from the
world ALL yea, all Of US would instantly per-
ish, not living creature, would be found ON
the face OF the earth, mo! not one!
The cold water misunderstanding cold water
societies,-setting ia motion cold water armies.
hath wrought wonders for the moment, man
drnkelh cold water, that moment reformation
begins, intemperance ends and temperance be-
gins. IT'S Iaw.of nature--a law Of God
which is above and goeth before the laws OF
man. Z
Wonderful; cure for intemperance-in the
very cause OF temperance itself yea, and who'd
have thought it, that, in the very cause OF tenn
perance, Gin the element Of water,1 remedy
has been found. A remedy, heretofore, never
made known 10 man no! never! until made
known by Him. who knoweth all things.
:" Wonderful, as scripture teacheth, are the
ways of providence, SURPRISING the under
standing Of man." Reading, Pa, lS47.
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An important express had been received
from General Scott, who was still at Puebla.
Commissioners have been appointed by the
Mexican Government 10 negotiate for peace
and We're to meet Mr.. Trist, within miles
sof the above named place.
Generals Cadwallader and Pillow have been
attacked by the enemy at Pero,e, but succeed
ed in repulsing them. The Mexicans have
been defeated at Lahoya.
Santa Anna is supposed 10 be in favor Of a
peace. Lieut.. Whipple had been captured,
and was supposed TO have been murdered.
General Pierce left Vera Cruz on the 18th
at the head of 1900 men, and encountered
the enemy a, the National Bridge.
Col. De Russey had got into pass near
Anejutla where he was surrounded by 400,
but succeeded in extricatng himself with the
loss OF 20 or 80 men.
Col. De Russy received several balls in his
coat. Boyd and his FIRST 1t were killed. The
loss Of the Mexicans is stated to have been 27O
in killed and wounded. The Mexicans took
refuge in chaPparal.
Nothing new has been received from Gen.
Taylor.
The Commissioners appointed TO treat for
peace are Tornel Garostiza and Baranda.
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For he Natlo,ial Whig.

Lest my silence should be understood as &C
quiescing in the charge so unjustly preferred
against me Of having written iudierow COM
munication which appeared in the Wing a
short time since over the signature OF Dahla,
take this occasion TO inform those who circr-
lated this charge as well as those Immediately
interested, that have other duties and obliga-
lions to perform than that Of drawing fictitious
pictures from scenes in the Capitol grounds.
OWEN CONNOLLY.
WASHINGTON. July 40. IS47.
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Caution TO Mothers. Last Tuesday the wife
Of Robert Field, Of Flushing, N. York, while
washing her house, left the room in which was
her infant child Of about nine months old, and
on her return found that i, had fallen into tub
Of filthy water, and was nearly drowned.
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The Telegraph between Detroit and Mil
woukee is going forward rapidly. The neces-
sary amour, Of wire (lS2,3OO lbs.) has been
ordered, as well as the registers, batteries, Bic.
The poles Of the whole line, from Detroit 10
Chicago, would be under contract by the Goth
instant.
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approaching Elections. NextMonday, being
the frs, in August. Congressional Elections are
to he held in Kentucky, Indiana, Alabama and
Iowa. In North Carolina and Tennessee, on
the Thursday following; in Maryland. October
9th; and in Mississippi and Louisiana, Mon
day, November lst The elections in these
States will complete the members to the next
Congress, when vacancies are all filed.
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In one short hour after the act Of recognition
of the war passed, he had said TO his friends
that deed had been done from which the
country would scarcely recover. A curtain
had been dropped between him and the future,
and for the frst titne III his life the future was
shut out from his view Cano,u's Speech.
We believe that the God Of our fathers will
lift that curtain.
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Il had to fight every inch Of its way, however. Our
loss was 80 wagons, mules, &c. without number,
&c. &c.
Gen, SCOTS Opinion. A letter writer from
Mexico to the ST. Louis Republican says that Gen.
Scott anticipates the hardest aght he has yet had
with the enemy near Rio Fro.
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~ On the 10Th instant, from l O'Clock
to p. m, no less than IL, 900 people pass
ed through Brooklyn South Ferry,-that
great highway to New York city.
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If you are about 10 leave neighbours
house don't stand stammering and fpmbling,
and saying, "Well, | guess must be go
ing" When you are ready, go at once,
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THE COLD WATER MAN.

The following lines, inscribed ms memento
Of esteem 10 DIR. Green The originator OF the
Cold Water System as remedy against In
temperance.
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CARRIAGES, cARRIAGEsl

M-Ey THE subscriber returns his sincere
thanks TO his friends and the public
SIz---90- generally for the patronage heretofore
extended to him, and has the pleasure TO inform
them that no has just finished splendid assortment
of FASHIONABLE CARRIAGES Of every de-
scrpton, which be will sell the most reaso; able
terms for cash or approved paper. His estal lish-
mcnt is two doors west Of his old stand, corner Of
Sd street and Pennsylvania avenue, and opposite
Gsdsby's New Hotel Persons in want Of carriages
will find it TO their advantage to give me call be-
fore purchasing Old carriages repaired at the
shortest notice. or taken in exchsnse for new ones.
feb 13-tf ,a MICHAEL McDERMOTT.
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THE PLUMBE NATIONAL DAGUERREAN
GALLERY,
Concert Hall, Penn. dr, ouer Io6d's Hat Store.
TWO PATENTS GRANTED UNDER THE GREAT
SEAL OF THE UNITED STATES.
A WARDED THE GOLD and Silver Medals,
IN four first premiums, and two highest honors,
at the National, the Massachusetts,, the New York,
and the Pennsylvania exhibitions, for the most splen-
did colored Dagueneotypes and best apparatus.
CT Portraits taken in uny weather, in the most
exquisite style.
Apparatus and Stock Wholesale and retail
Instructions given in the art.
July 27-3m
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Sf Two Of the prominent physicians Of
New York had disgraceful street fight on
the 24th inst.
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&C. Persons from the cities are enjoying
themselves finely at the various 'sSprings, .
and other resorts Of fashion and pleasure.
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o. The " National Whig," Of this city
has been enlarged to the size Of the Ma
tional lntelligencer.
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85- The ST. Paul's German Lutheran
Church, at Philadelphia, was destroyed BY
lightning on the 25lh inst.
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o. The Centreville, Md. Times, Of Sat
urday, says, The farmers are cutting their
oats. The yield promises to be vefs>small. y
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Ho,o 10 make Bread. II is the repetition of the
dose that kills, says the London Times. The slice
of bread well impregnated with alum. which is
swallowed morning and evening does the real harm
Common bread, such as we all purchase for our
daily use at the bakers, is but partially fermented
Hence it is that, when swallowed, it acts as fer.
ment, and communicates similar action to tho food
in contac. with it. Wo to the unhappy man whose
digestive power is not strong enough 10 control the
chemical ainitics. He will shortly become liable to
headache, acidity fatuIence, and oil tho other dis
tressing symptoms Of dyspepsia.
DR.. Thompson recommends as substitute for the
compound Of alum and wheat now in use infer
mented bread. That author had observed that the
only purpose served by fermentation in bread-mak-
ing was the generation Of the carbonc acid required
to raise the dough- He then went on to observe
that this might be obtained from carbonate of soda,
by mixing portion Of that article with the -four and
then adding corresponding quantity Of muriatIc
acid.
TO MAKE WHITE BREAD.
Take Of -four, dressed, or household h. avoirdu.
pois. Bi-carbonate Of soda, in powder, 0 drachms
apothecaries' weight Hydro-chloric (muraiic) acid
(spcceifc gravity i-i6) 1T drachms. Water, about
25 fluid onnces.
TO MAKE BROWN BREAD.
Take Of wheat meal ID. avordupois. Bi-carbonate
Of soda, in powder, drachms apothecaries weight,
Hydrochloric (muratic) acid Specific gravity l-l6)
l2d fluid drachms. Water, about % fluid ounces
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An exchange paper tells of a person who
prefaced his sermon with, "My friends, let
us say a few words before we begino This
is about equal TO the chap who took small
nap before he went to sleep.
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o. A grog.shop keeper in Cincinnati. calls
his place the "Western Light House" Its
Iigh, leads only TO the regions Of darkness.
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o. Rev. J, NMafIit preached in Brook.
lyn last week by invitation.
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"Sam, why am lawyers like fishes,"
81 dosen't NEEDLE wild dat subject at ALL
"Wby, kase dey am fond OBJ debatec'
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CITY LUNCH,
PENNSYLVANIA AvEN

DETWEEN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ID s,reets.--Just received very superior Sea Tur-
tie which will be served up tomorrow in soup, steaks
etc. etc.
n. B.-Familics supplied at the shortest notice
on the most pleasing terms
jy 20 81 FREDERICK LAKEMEYER.
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You hev got a addition Of stockins on
your line, DEAR" said Mrs. @.
ooh, yes" says Sally, 81 have been knit
ting pair for the Pdrson, ma am"
Indeed - said Mrs. g., tinnuraw gay in
high dudgeon 4" the pesked, nasty, good fur
nuthin' chi, thinks tn begin at the parsons
feet and knit upwards tn his affections, but |
reckon | Spite that; iii gin him hull suit OF
woollen tn kiver his reverence know'd them
stockns he'd no good purpose know'd it ~
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NTOTICE.--The temporary partnership formed
IN between myself and John V. Shields is this day
dissolved. G. l.. GILLCREST.
July 27---3t
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The habit Of throwing stones and other mis-
siles in the streets has grown to an excess,
which renders il unsafe for ladies and others TO
walk abroad. This morning servant girl be-
longing to Mrs. Brawner, threw stone
which struck another under the eye, and in
hicted very severe wound.