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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05
A G r | G i L L u r A L.

Charms Of Rural Life.-Besides the benefit
of mental discipline derived from the study of
nature, of which agriculture opens as wide a
field as any other pursuit, the charms of rural
life are unalIoyed by the recollections of i'll
gotten gains, and uncontaminated by immoral
influences. The farmer has no occasion 10
review with remorse life of injustice TO his
fellow men, or mourn the loss of fortunes &C
cummulated by an occupation almost necessa-
rily dishonest. The lawyer looks upon his
briefs prepared for unjust causes; the physi-
clan upon the emaciated forms of his patients,
and the Spectator upon the wealth amassed
from the ruined fortunes of others, with the
humliatlng consciousness that they have not
in all instances returned an equivalent for
what they have received. But the cutivator
OF the soil may pursue his calling with the
cheering reflection that an all bounteous Pro-
violence has rewarded his efforts, and through
him bestowed more OF happiness upon his fell
low men.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

Frightening Chiidren.-It is natter Of
course, that no mother will allow any igno-
rant person 10 have access to her child, who
will frighten ii with goblin stories, or threats
throw up her charge at once, and leave OF
thinking OF household education altogether, as
permit her child TO be exposed TO such mad
dening nhumanity as this. The instances
are not few of idocy or death flom terror SO
caused Harriet Martiaedu.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

An Original WU-The following is a
copy of a will left by man who chose TO be
bis own lawyer:
This is the last will and testament of me,
John Thomas.
give all my things to my relations, to be
divided among them the best way they can.
N. B.-lf any body kicks up any row, or
makes any fuss about ii, he isn't TO have any
thing. (Signed by me.) JOHN Thomas.
In passing through some of the fine noun
tain sceneries OF Pennsylvania, it is said that
one of Gen. Taylor's admirers asked him if he
had ever seen the Natural Bridge of Virginia.
The Sc second Washington " replied, in the
" honest simplicity" of his prototype, that he
had not travelled through Virginia for many
years, and the bridge was not built the last
time he was there F
Why is blade OF grass like note of
hand' Because it is matuFed by falling due.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

4 New Agricultural Articlc.-Baron de
Suarce has been enlightening the London So
ciety of Arts upon South American tubercle,
the culture of which he has undertaken on a
small scale. He says it possesses larger de-
gree of nutrlment than most of the farinaceous
plants which form the basis of human food in
the English climate. The total weight of the
crop produced upon two acres and half cul-
tlVated by him, was ten tons, from which
three tons of flour were obtained.
From the stems of the plant, which may be
cut twice year, and can be eaten as salad
or spinach, ninety gallons OF strong acid
were obtained, which, when mixed with three
times its bulk of water, was we'll adapted for
drink. The acid, if fermented and brought to
an equal degree of acidty with vinegar, is SUI
perior 10 the latter, when used for curing or
preserving meat, as it does not render it hard.
or communicate TO it bad flavor
The flour obtained from the Oxalis Crenata,
is superior TO that obtained from the potato,
maize, or buckwheat, as it makes an excel
lent light bread when mixed in the proportion
OF onefourth with corn flour; this is not the
case with potato. maize, or buckwheat flour.
1t is hardy and unaffected by change of tenn
perature, and grows readily in any soils, it
being difficult, when once introduced to eradi-
cate it.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

Cotton'-The Huntsville (Texas) Banner
says:
"It is now reduced to certainty that the
cotton crop of this State is 10 be taken by the
worms They have probably appeared in ev-
cry section of the country by this time. All
the crops upon the Trinity below this, were
destroyed last week; so were also the crops
on Lake Creek, and in the neighborhood of
Montgomery. The worms did not make
their appearance in this county until few
days ago. They have by this time finished
the work of destruction here"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

Salt a Preventive Of RuSt-Sir John Sim
clair, one of the best agricultural writers that
England has ever produced, has the following
remarks upon the subject:
60 In the course of a most extensive inquiry
into the causes OF the rust or blight in wheat,
and the means of It's prevention, it appears
that Mr. Sickler, farmer in Cornwall, was
accustomed 10 manure his turnip land with
the refuse salt from the Pilchard fishery and
that any ground thus treated, was never liable
to rust or blight, though it infested all the
neighborhood.
This important circumstance is confirmed
in recent communication to the author, from
the Rev. Robert HobIyn. He used one ton Of
old salt, with one ton OF fresh fish, mixed
with earth, and from 90 to 80 tons of sea sand,
and his crops, he states, were always good,
and never infested with rust.
''It is probable that the salt is the only ar
tlcle in this compost that could be of material
service in preventing the rust, by its checking
putrefacton, the result of too frequent repe-
titlon of corrupted manures. Ii is well known
that the rust does not attack plants in state
of perfect health. lis general cause is, the
overfulness or over luxuriance of the plant,
from its being glu;ted with rank and unwhole-
some food
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

great change il has effected on the face of the
country. and the complete revolution it has
made in the whole farming practice, we can
not be too thankful to Mr.. Smith, of Dean
sten, the author of il.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

Why is blade of grass like a note of
hand' Because 1t is matuFed by falling due.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-16

GEN. TAYLoRs PRESCRIPTIONS We
lenra from the Washington Republic tina,
The batch Of clerks discharged from ,hs
Land Office last week, and in regard "a
wh"se dismissal there Inns been such wall.
lng aud unashiag Of teeth against Prcsideu n,
Taylor, IN the Union and other opposition
prints, were all Of them subscribers TO a
fund ior sending OH illegal voters to Penn.
sylvania, during tho late Preside initial cleo.
lion. The Republic has The uames oil
these secret foes 10 our liberties, and the
sums severally subscribed by them. Ifte
send such miscreants packing be ''proscrip.
tim" then all hail, prescription say wei
Can Gen. Taylor's pledges be construed
rs guarantees that such characters should
not be disturbed in their official security
Who would have voted Tor him in such an
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Atlas.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-16

The following is u list OF distinguished
persons, in Europe aud America, who have
died Intely, mostly from the prevailing cpl
demic:
james X. Polk. ex-presidcnt Of the u. 8.
Gen. Edmund P. Gaines Of tho u. $. Army
Gen. w. }. Worth, Of the I. 5. Army.
Col. James Duncan, of the L. s. Army.
James Hamilton. Professor Of Mathematics
in Nashville University.
DR.. Thomas Barbour, Medical Professor in
the University If the State If Missouri.
John Wilson, the well-known vocalist.
Marshal Bageaud, Of the French Army.
Gen. S. w. Kcarncv, ofthe u. s. Army.
Charles Albert, ex-King d Sardinia.
Madame Retainer, leader Of Fsshion in
Napoleon's time.
Madame Catalan. the celebrated Vocalist
Madame Cavaignac, mother oi Gcu. Caysig.
nae.
Indy BIessington, the Auhorcss.
Mrs d. P. Madison, widow ol the cx-prcsi
dent.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-16

urFrom the Hon. Fl. V. 8. Brooks, Agent fol
the Illinois and Michigan Canal Packet Boat
Company. CHICAGO, juno 24sh, i6l0.
DR.. w. B. Slosn-Dear Sir: For the last &C
years have had occasion to use many horses
and have used the great variety q Linimenss and
Ointments in use, but have never found any.
thing equal to your Onsmen. for injuries on hor-
scs. Within the last two months have sppli-
ed your Ointment to some 90 horses for various
injuries and in every instance il has proved .
sovereign remedy.
unn. For further particulars and tsstimonials,
ct Pamphlets Of agents.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-16

Mr. W Sloan-Dear Sir: ] hereby eestifv
That my son Albert. eleven years OF age. was al.
h'cted in hts feet from the time he first bessn %
walk, the bottoms Of which were covered with
hard dry skin full Of cracks, causing psiu and
much at'ct'on, many times he was Obliged {. 20
on his hands and knees and no time has been free
from the sore affection until now. BsfIling the
.k Of several physicians, but to our snspriss his
'eet are now perfectly smooth soft and Tree from
cracks, all from one or; LEGATION Of your Oint.
ment, J would 50. the boy put il on himself %
IN expe'ime OF his own, from hearing II recon.
,nended. Nothing more was thought Of Il Tor
three weeks, At which time hi. feet were near
about IN healthy state and are now The same 40
though they never had been otherwise.
Yours, &c. ISAAC PADEN.
Galesburg, Knox CO., Ill.,, April I'd, l849
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Burnt 10 Cinders.

/, SLOAN dear Sir; Justice demands that
l should return 10 you my unieigned thsnks Ior
your UNPARALLELED OINTMENT. Three weeks sso
my daughters clothes caught fire and before Inc
hames could be extinguished, they were all burnt
to cint.srs, the child was 50 badly burned that
death seemed inevitable in less than twen,y -four
hours. Your Oininsrnt was recommended aud
used with success-it gave perfect relief! Il b
needless 70 add that the child is now we'll and
about her business. The medicine il all and c,oys
than It Is recommendedto be. Every family and
person should have II in their possession.
ieel indebted 10 you for my child's life, end
anything that can do for you or your medicine.
sm ready aud willing TO perform.
Your humble servant,
JOHN II CRANE.
Flint Creek, Lake CO., ILL.,, Feb. %, la4s.
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Five Large Deep llleera
SHEpoyaAN. Wis. Mari

ShEpoyoAS, Wis.,, March 2, i04g.
DR. w B Sloane Dear Sir. In my cr;,;c, ,h>
greatest cures effected are those thai have ionpesi
resisted he skill II the Medical Faculty. Admit.
ting that TO be fact, have a case In mimi. "a
wit: Mr. Janses lfan,ord Of N.eioygan f.H,. was
crippled two years with te large deer ulcers. inst
above the ankle. The leg was so much swollen
ne could not get on a boot. Nearly all the most
popular fhy"e.an' IN various places, have treat.
ed his case without any beneficial effect.
Last August, Mr. Hartford solicited nv advice.
! succeeded in reducing thu swelling and healed
two Of the sores. The other three I lsbored AZ
till the first Of February, without much II sny
benefit, when gave him box or SLoax,s O,nr.
MkNr, and in three weeks he was we'll.
Respectfully yours.
L b OSTkANDER, NJ. n.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-16

refuge in Wallachia. Advices from Wen
mn state that Buda and Pesth had surren
dered TO The Austrian snd Russian troops
on llth inst, without resistance.
GENERAL SuMMARY.-Gcneral Oudino
has dismissed oil persons in office under III.
Republican Government, aud even under
Plus TX, himself, and pu, in their pIaccs al
persons no could find who had held office
under Gregory II.
The papers have report Of victory
over the Russians by Benz, as being men
toned in oil the diplomatic circles nf Paris.
also that the llungarians had obtained fur.
Their advantages before Comorn. An agen,
Of Schleswig had arrived nj Berlin TO pro-
test against M nrmis,ice in Germany.
Several principnIiiics and dutchies Ind
given in their adhesion 10 the treaty con.
clnded on the Goth May between Prussia,
Saxony aud Hanover.
A decree oil the Grand Dixie Of B ,dcn
progucs the state Of seige for one month.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-16
FAMILY OINTMENT.

iaANS OINTMENT is now nnivcr.
snily acknowledged TO be an infaIliblc rem, i.
edy, ~ every case where il has been faithfully %.
p,'ed IN the human system, Tor promoting Insen.
s'o'e Fersp'raiion, drawing out the inna alton
from = wound, relieving pain Of every kind, and
~ ITS healing qualities tho world does not p,o-
dnce It's equal aud the publ c pronounce Il the
cheapest and best Family Ointment that has ever
been used. All diseases of the Flesh. Oh,,;n.ts
Ulcers, Old Sores, chbIains, Sore Throat. Bu,ns.
cuts, cnaaneous eruption, Sore Nipples, sore
breasts, Diseases Of the Eye, Agne IN the face.
side, back and the other parts Of the ., stem.
Boiis, Ulcers, Scald Head, Bruises, fresh wounds.
and every kind Of sore containing the least par.
i.c'e Of Inflammation, are permanently cured by
this great remedy. w. ,. SLOAN.
Grand Depot, 40 Lake st., Chicago, III.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-16

We trust the remarks which have been made
week after week through our columns regarding
9 G Vanghns Vegetable Lithoniripiic have had
due weight. II is jus, 40 well perhaps for Ne
frankly to acknowledge that we IRE paid for the
advertising, and in truth the notices also, hut il
you think reader that the matter Of lew dollars
would lead us TO introduce to your notice a
worthless medicine, we beg you to change your
opinion Immediately.
DR. Vnughns Great American Remedy stands
high, lie reputation is based upon years Of severe
trial, while thousands Of mixtures have hardly
lived to be known out OF the town they were
compounded in, this pnnacea has grown to gi-
ant, and with rapid strides has gone all over this
country, Canada, into England aud South Amer
lea, and is still 'onwasd;' disease OF all kinds fly
before it, the medical fraternity il, and il is
uproo,ing all principles Of cure, hitherto practis-
ed BY the disciples Of Esculapius. Call on A.
gents and get pamphlet.
Exchange paper.
A SANDERS, Davenport, 80.
w L NosRIs, Rock Island, "s'"'''
JB FARNAM, Travelling Agent.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-16

OmIo SuEErIxGs Cotton Mill, the
first established in Northern Ohio, has re.
Gently hscn put in operation II S,ndnsky.
The main building is a hundred and lhirt,
feet long, md contains machinery for the
manufacture Of 1000 yards Of shceiing per
day. At present il turns out 500 yards of
heavy shec,ing, equal, says a paper pub
lished nj TINT place. to the verv best manu-
featured in New England. Tho waier is
supplied by springs, around which hand
some little village, under the classic nnme
Of CassaIis, has grown up within few
months.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-16

OVERFLOW IN RED RIvER--GREAr Loss
OF CRops AND SrocK.--Our latest accounts
from the river arc up To Monday evening.
Mt which time the water was over the bank
opposite Fulton, mud rising at the rate ofan
inch nm hour. The country opposite Full
ton is already covered with water for fifteen
miles bnck, and tho destruction to the grow
ing crops Of corn aud cotton must he i'm
mcnse. Indeed the crops on the bottom
lands may be considered ns lost entirely,
and with them large portion Of stock.
Never, within the recollection Of our old
est ciiizens, have the prospects of the plan
tiers residing on tho river been SO irretrioy-
ably blasted.
The rains still continue, and il is feared
the rise will exceed in heigh,h that Of l643,
which overflpwcd nearly all the plantations
on the river. TIE overflow of '43 occurred
at the time whom there was no crops 10 in
jure; consequently the damage was moth
ing like what We fear il will be now. Ma
ny fine plantations, which bid tnir to yield
m abundant crop, are already submerged
--not an aero of dry land upon them, and
tho river still rising.
Wash. (Ark.) Telegraph, 25M.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-16

On the nigh, Of the 2lsi ul,.a fire occur
red at Cnmbridgepor,, Mass, which con-
samcd the extensive confectionery estab-
lish,nant Of Col. II. Douglass. il contained
5000 worth of sugar allof which, together
with 100 barrels Of Iozengcs and other
confectionery manufactured ready for mar
kct. were burned up. or ~ thoroughly smo-
ked ns 10 10 useless. Ills loss must be
near 1000, while his insurance 10 only
from $1,000 TO $1,000.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-16

Increased interest is manifested in the cxhi-
billions Of the Davenport and Rock Island IIorti-
cultural Society. larger number ofladies was
in attendance upon last Thursday than have yet
favored tho Society with their presence. In ad
d,ion to the display Of flowers, consisting Of al
most every species peculiar to the month and To-
caliiy, the collection Of fruit was large and fine
for the season.
The Society organized with Judge Grant in
the Chair, who made some remarks upon the
ample remuneration Of time employed in horti-
cultural pursuits. On motion Of Mr.. Finley,
committees on flowers, fruits, and vegetables
were appointed. On flowers, Mrs. Sanders, E.
vans, and Mary Kinney; on fruits, Messrs. F.
vans, Finley and Kinney; on vegetables. Messrs.
Pelamourgues, Cliff and lakes. Mr.. Hakes
was appointed on Executive Committee in place
Of Mr.. jacks, gone TO California.
The following contributions were madc:-
Mrs. Leslie, two vases Of flowers.
Mrs Evans, vases Of flowers.
Mrs. Grant, three vases flowers.
Mrs Sanders, two vases flowers.
Miss Anna Reed, bouquet flowers.
Mr.. Finley, Red Astracan and Early Harves,
Apples, Yellow Siberian Crab Apple. Dwarf
Cedar. Squashes. Vases Of flowers.
Mr.. Kinney, one vase Of flowers.
Mr.. Evans, Harvest red-s,reak apples. Four
vases Of flowers.
Mr.. Cliff, one vase flowers.
Mr.. N. s. Davenport, large blue Plums, m ex-
celIent variety.
Mr.. Grant. red Astracan and three other var-
cites apples. Bcets, Carrots, Parsnps, Toma-
toes, &c.
Dr. Barrows, Tecoma rndicans.
Mr.. Sanders, vases Of flowers.
The next exhibition OF the Society will DO NJ
Rock Island two weeks hence.
A. SANDERS, Sec'y.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-16

We learned yesterday from medical
gentleman, that fourteen physicians have
died in this city since the brcaking out Of
tho cpidemic-eieh. or nine Of cholera, the
others Of diseases induced bv over exeriion
md fatigue. The influx Of doctors, within
the last two month, Inns been large, judging
by the numerous new signs we see in every
Quartcr.-Cin. Times.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-16
SLOAN'S COLUMN.

.,@Ai the Medicines advertised BY w b
VIM A 4 A Nurses, Moline, III ), and VIM g
Norris. Rock Island, aud by Merchants, drug.
g's's, &c, in nearly every town in oil the Wrs-
tern States.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-08-16
13W Pam,
NEW SHOP AND
NE " PRICE

l. undersigned have associated them
- selves together under the name and style oil
PorE 4 REMER, for the purpose Of carrying
on
Chair and Cabiae. Iakiag
IN all its branches. They therefore would In
form the public 1t large that they have reno. ed
IRON the Old Stand on Front Street 10 their new
shop No. Brady 81 in Mr. Daven,,ort's Square
opposite Bechtel's Plough Shop, aud have also o
pened Shop at Msqaokets, jackson co., where
they have established themselves permanently
WIN The determination 10 please their customers in
quality and prices Of work. We will positively
sell CHEAPER than any other establishment Ia
Davenport Tor the quality oil work. Farmers
bring on your Wheat, Lumber, Gntter, Cheese,
bacon, &c. Three months credit with security
will be given TO those not having the READY,
10 those who have, 10 per cent discount will be
made. The Shop will be under the superin,en-
dence Of Mr. Pope as formerly and NO efar, shall
be spared TO accommodate al and we hone by
unt'r'ng industry aud attention 10 our bushes .
aud pm 'csnAIity TO our engagements 10 retain oil
old customers and obtain many new ones.
CoFflSs made with dispatch.
.RTThree JouRNgyMEN CHAIR MAxERs want
ed immediate y 10 whom good wages and steady
employment will be given.
Don't forget the place,
No. 5,
BRADY STREET:
In large letters on the front Of the Shop.
JOIN POPE,
AARON REMER.
Davenport, June 98'h, l849. 42-,y
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0Y virtue III mn execution IL me direct.
- ed issued out Of the Clerks office Of the
District Court in and for the county Of Scott and
State Of Town, in favor OF George l.aihrop and
against John Waterhouse, Dennis Barnes, Rich
ard Warehouse and Isanc Waierhousc, dated on
the Goth day Of June, 1919. have levied upon
all the right, title and interest OF John Wafer
house, Dennis Barnes, Richard Waterhouse and
Isaac Waterhouse, in and to the following des-
cribed real estate to-wit: The north half vi the
west hall Of the north west quarter Of section
twenty, township seventy-nine 1871 range five
III east; also the following describe personal
property, to-wit: on hay mare s years old, one
hay mare Q years old and one gray yearling colt,
taken rs the property Of John Waierhonse, Dem
mis- Barnes, Richard Ua,erhouse and Isaac IVA.
terhousc, and shall offer the same for sale q, pub
lie ouicry on Saturday the 18th d00y Of September
next, ut the residence Of John Warehouse in
said county, between the hours Of one and four
O'Clock Of said day TO satisfy said execution aud
costs that may accrue thereon.
"a. LEONARD, Shift. Scott CO.
August 10th, l849. 49-3w