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The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-11-15
SPRING GOODS.

\HE subscriber is in receipt of full stock
Il DRY GOODS on consignment, adapted to
the Spring and Sammer trade, which are Offered
Tor sale at small advance on Eastern cost g.,
Cash or to Punctual Customers. M.
stock /. comprised in part of the following ar,i-
cies, viz: "''
CLOTHS, CAssTMEREs,
Sa'saeus, Ribbons, Gloves.
Kentucky Jeans, Hosiery. Cans.
Bang up Cord, Collars.
Cononade Stripe and Laces Of oil kinds.
Plaid, CHM. Edo;no
Corset Jeans, Linen ond Co,,IE
Blue Drills, Hondkorch;sfs
French, English and American Prints.
Larns and .Nuslins, .Sw,ss Jackonet onx
Ganghams. Deiaias, and Ccmbric .N,.s-.
Shsrting T. Sheeting, I'm,
Ta6te-Diapers, Nap Bombasi ines and AZ
kins, pacas
TooreIling, Ladies' gent, ,ak.
Lsnen Drills, giores.
IriSh Linen, Cents Crarafs,
French Linen, Teils.
general assortment Of
CLOTHING, HATS AND CAPS.
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The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-11-15


,rs, &c. which he is Of
$ for cash. The stock
lowing articles
% do mustard
8 bxs CASTLE soap
% doz bed cords
20 coils rope
so bxs Il ID pipes
25 bales candle wick
10 do wrapping Irvine
3 C Boston; saleratus
80 bxs glassware ,tumb-
lers, decanters, jars, etc
6 tierces rice
10 bxs sha wing soap
so lbs nutmegs
100 bbls cider vinegar
ESQ do crackers
so do mackerel LIZ & 3
100 do Scotch herring
5 drums Goldfish
10 bxs black ink
rs do prunes
200 bbis s F'four
100, 900 cigars diff brands
90 bxs pint TASKS
200 bbls Ohio whisky
rs do n Y brandy
rs do Baltimore gin
Is or casks.Port wine
10 do Madeira do
8 do Malaga do
8 do Otard, Duputy
s. Co brandy
20 l-S casks do do
10 bills rum
5 do swan gin
90 bbls Rhine wine
20 do Clarat WINE
10 bxs brandy cherries
5 bbls pecan nuts
5 do 5 5 almonds
5 Go flberts
5 do L. wainuts
10 gross playing cards
nj. F. TRpETT,
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-11-15

IN BBLS Oysters, IS doz Sardines, 10 dor
e IL Pickels, % bbis Pecaus, in store and for
sale by (lnai2) EDW. HEMPSTEAD.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-11-15

FURNITURE. &C., FOR SALE.
M RS. ID. Il. FREEMAN, has one Sofa. one
IvA sett Mahogany Chairs, one new 3 s.y Car
pet, Beds, Bedsteads and Bedding, Kitchen Fus,
niture, and many other articles suitable for house,
Keepers, which she wishes TO dispose Of at PRIs
VAIE SALE, and on reasonable terms. They
can DC seen al her residence aug2tf
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-11-15

Al he VIII sell
LOW &c
Boots and Shoes,
Hats and Caps.
Scythes and Snathes,
Dried Apples,
Raisins and Candy,
Almonds and Brazil nut.
SUGAR & MOLASSES
Salt, fine and coarse,
PORK and BACON,
Lard and Butter,
Eggs and Fish,
Corn Meal,
DRY GOODS generally
CLOTHING, do
Axes and Hatchets,
Plasterer's Trowels and
Hair,
White Beans and Rice,
Powder and Shot,
OYSTERS and Sardines
Pepper Sauce
Fresh Mustard
Pickles, grd Ginger
Zante Currants
POTATOES,
suited to-the trade, and
country.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-11-15

SUGAR and MOLASSES--45 bbIs. n. o. su-
- gar, and 20 bbls. St. Louis sugar house Mo-
asses, for sale by FL s. Co
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-11-15
CITY BOOK STORE,

No 81, Main street, Ga'ena Illinois.
JOSEPH \. WAGGONEB,
nEALER, at wholesale and retail, in School,
~ Classical, Law and miscellan, Gus Books,
Plain and Fancy Stationery - Sabbath School
Books, and al the publications of the American
Bible Socic:. and Methodist Book concern.
Among the School Books may be enumerated:
900 doz 10Y and reward books for chd'n * youth
I25 do primers and spelling books, assorted kinds
30 do Reading books do do
80 DO Arilhneiics do dc
% do Biographies do dc
IS do Grainmars do dc
10 do Dictionaries and defner. do dc
10 do School histories do dc
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The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-11-15
GaIeua advertisements

TIME subscriber is just receiving, direct from
Il New York and New Orleans, his, Spring
fering at reduced prices for cash. The stock
consists in part of the following articles:
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-11-15
6aIena ADVERTISEMENTS.
III. F.. McCLOsKEY

WTHOLESAIE Grocer, Commission and For
w warding Merchant, has received direct
from "Vide Pouche and Kaho,' the following
mercha hdize, which he offers at the lowest mar
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-22
Far The Enquirer.
TO ELISHA MELTON ESQ

Sit: As your name is now before The voeIs
OF Louisa as a candidate Tor their sufraees il
seems reasonable that your opinions on The va.
rious political topics OF the day should be made
known through the same channel that published
your nomination. May We, therefore, respect
FULLY ask answers from you 10 the following
questions:
lst. Were you in favor Of The election OF &C.
neral Taylor, and do you approve OF in
ID. Are You for, or against, The incorporation
Of National Bank by the Congress Of The
United Sla'es2 Is il expedent or inexpcdieni2 Is
il constitutional
Sd. Are yon in favor cl a Protective Tariff or
1912 or OF 1867
All. Are you in favor Of the distribution Of the
proceeds of the sales OF The public lands or moi?
5lb. Are you in favor or not OF the BANKRUPT
Ac7
9th. What are your opinions on the Wilmo,
Proviso and Abolition in the District OF Column
bia?
7h. What are your opinions respecting Inter-
nal Improvements by the General Government
9Th. What are your sentiments respecting the
Veto Power Of The President
Oh. Were you in favor of the Annexation
Of Texas or no2
10Th. Were you in favor OF the War with
MEXICO or no'2
llth. Do you approve or not the acquisition
of Territory from Mexico as indemnify
18Th. Did you approve or not of the Dist rule
n Congress 10 exclude abolition peltions7 A. re-
ply to all these queries through The public pa
pers is desired by Many VoTERs OF Louisa.
Louisa, February 2lsl, lS49.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-22

The bill providing tor The erection OF a NOM.
ment to Washington was read second time and
made The order OF Tie day for 22d Feb, on motion
OF Mr.. WHlTTLE.
Mr.. LAYNE from the committee on Road,
presented bill to aid the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal in repairing their work.
Bills % their first reading were then taken m
read Ihe first and ordered 10 be read a secont
time.
Report OF the select committee providing tor
taking the sense of the people on The call Of
Convention, was taken W.
Mr.. LANE OF Lee, moved 10 Iecomm with
instruction. 10 bring in BILL
Ga morton OF Mr.. STOVALL, the repor, aud
Mr. LANES motion were laid on the table.
Various reports Of committees were agreed 10
A report OF committee for Courts of Justice
asains, he peiiion Of Esther Maria Lewis, 10,
authority 10 exchange small quantity OF land
was recommended on motion OF Mr.. MASSEY
A bill dvorcing Sarah w. Williams from her
husband John w. Williams, was passed.
On motion OF Mr.. TURNER, the House al.
iourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-22

II is almost needless for US 10 say mat we -
ioicc a, This result, which had already peen
ioreshatiowed b. the echoes a. pubic sehsi'hsn'
rom cy,!y portion of the District. Mr.. h''-
a3ay is w-,l Sncwn throughout The Stale i't "''
line talents, lolly character, and ennsn'ene'' 'e-
pubican views !. the Democracy 90 'ne'i
uly, The Dis-ric, cannot fail 10 De a'li'"09
.eprcseale. by MI Hol!aday.
We raarc. lhat We have not room 'o-oay w
the resolutions OF The Democrats OF Portsmouth,
No,ioI, county, Or. r. NJ. Boykin, President anu
D. D. Fiske, Secretary. They cordially appfo'
ve the nomination o! Thos. B. But, Esq, as
county delegate. AMI pledge TO him" their sup
mort. Mir. But has made most iavoraoie ini'
preston here BIZ his good sense and centenary
bearing, and we earnestly trust 10 see MN re
turned 10 post which he so we'll gTaces. Alter
wards, the meeting unanimously concuried VI
the committees recommendation, as the one
candidate, of Simon Wheeler, ESQ., as "a tt ant
proper person TO represent our principles and in
,eres,s, and We call uron every Democrat
supper; his nomination" We know Maj. w. Il
be an eloquent and energetic Democrat and wt
FULLY respond 10 The sentiment CT The meeting
Mai. w. was then introduced 10 the meeting ant
accepted The nomination in ia very pertinent ad
dressD
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-22
PLANK ROaDS

Much curiosity is manifested in regard 10 the
construction and practicableness OF this novel
species OF improve, enis. Where Rail roads
lained,a plank road would be most acceptable 10
many portions Of the counry. The experiment
has been thoroughly satisfactory, and this species
OF road IS growing into universal favor. Penn
sylvania has general plank law read and seve-
raj companies in various portions OF that State
are about being incorporated. In New York,
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois aud Iowa, several plank
roads have been constructed and others in pre-
eress. They ale said TO be suitable tor tie
Southern States, where timber is abundant and
the face OF The country does not require costly
grading. The directors Of The Monroeville road
in Seneca county, Ohio, as we learn from the
Baltimore American, state the income OF that
road during The month OF December last, to be net
ss3l7 26 over costs ot collection and repairs. The
road is bu; Ten miles in length, and cost 10 con-
slruci it only Sl6650; thus yielding a return of
% per cent. pr annum. Another road, the Mi
Ian and Richland. ten miles in length, and cost.
ing $4,000, promises 10 yield % per cent. per
annum. The average cost per mile OF plank
road in Ohio, is about s. 800, though in district.
where no expensive grading or bridging is re-
quired, 81 400 are outside figures. Through the
pine lands of the Soulb, The best plank roads
could be constructed al much less expense per
mile.
An article in The Transactions Of the New
York Agricultural Society contains the following
dala in reference 10 The cos, and construction OF
plank roads:
"The roads are constructed with cirher single
or double track. The single track is eight ieet
wide with plank, and as much more without il,
upon which wagons may turn out. The whole
(sixeen ieeD is graded at The rate Of about COO
10 The mile or one loot in twelve. The road be-
ing first covered with clay spread evenly over il
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-22
Eox tIe ENQUIRER


Messrs Editors: In the present condilion OF
the Legislature of Virginia. it is particularly
important that the Southwest should look wen
TO the persons selected 10 represent them N 'ne
General Assembly. II is only very recehuy
that the State at large has been at all informed
OF the value, both mineral and agricultural, Oh
aneglrc!ed portion Of our Commonwealth. we
want men in our legislative halls who Will not
be backward in asserting our claims, and who
are not ignorant of our resources; and tnnk
may say with confidence that Colonel Harvey
George, the present delegate from Tszewell, IS
such man,
have observed his course in the LEGISLATURE,
and find him commanding the respec, OF the
House, observant and well informed upon the
various subjects upon which he may be called
10 pass, and prompt and careful IN attending 10
the intcres sis Of his county
trust that his county will support him, at
least, while the present interesting state OF pub
lie affairs continues. SOUTHWEST.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-22
.THE RICHMOND HNQUlkEA.

sil,s are laid down at the Sides ana .ne e"u d =,
The planks are made to rest upon, ,hs ;n,eryen
The same time also upon The clay ~ wv ~, MIN
NEG l rr a. Tend in any way whatever care only
being h ,aken that hey shall no'lic in siialsn.
linz upon The sils but rtegulary, so as to give
a batter hold TO wagons coming from The clay 10. on
The plank roads. There is also goo oi, ,u
al each side OF the road so as 10 dram u WILL
The sil!s are four inches square, which being lWo
Tor mile, would make l4OSO II. board measure
The plank are hree inches thick, would ma mani
l26-27O iett board measure Tor mile. hIee
inch oak plank is decidedly The best material, pu'
hemlock ard white pine are used when oaH can
mol be had Oak is, however, worth illly per ce1''
more than nine for This puIpOse.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-22
TAPPAHANNOCK CONVENTION.

We are permitted 10 make the following ex.
tract from letter from one Of the members OF
the Tappahannock Convention. 10 friend in The
city: 81 have The pleasure 10 communicate TO
you that Alex. T. Holiday, Of Spotlsylvania,
received the domination for Congress yesterday
BY reclamation. His nomination was heartily
responded to by the delegates from different paris
OF The district. l am confident, from the harmo-
nv and unanimily that prevailed in the Conver-
tion, tina, We will, under his banner, achieve a
glorious victory"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-22
For The Enquirer
TO lNSnpH K PENnI Er0N ESQ

y Us IIF II N ENDLE i ON EoS6
been announced as Il! person 10 represent The
county ot Louisa in the nexI General Assem-
bly-lhat Colonel Harris, the present incumbent,
is again a candidate-both OF you on The Demo-
cratic side-and also that Elisha Melton, one oil
the strongest Whies in Louisa, is also candi.
date. II is desirable, therefore, that the whole
Democratic strength be united on one man, or our
defeat will be inevitable II is necessary for the
voters TO know whether you wish 10 retain the
nomination or not, and il you do, whether you
will submit or mol 10 Convention OF the Demo-
cratic volers 10 decide who shall be their cand-
date 10 run against the Wing candidate, single
handed. An early reply through The papers 10
this communication is desired by
SEVERAL VoTERs.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-22
Thursday Morning, February %. ls4e
Tw.NTy-sECoNp FEBRUARY.

In accordance with ime-honored CUSTOM We
shall allow our employees TO do honor to inc
day, and, therefore, no paper VIII DC 's'ue'
from our Office tomorrow.
The day will, doubtless, Do ce'eora'eu Nsl'
with spirit In the morning. IN aoo'''on ~ ''e
usual military parade, Governor Floyd WILL al
the Capitol, lat O'Clock, z. MI present
sword, voted by the State, to the gallant Colonel
Payne of Goochiand. Al night Captain Dim
mock will at the Armory light up the heavens
with his Sire Works'-and the Blues VIII
have brilliant Ball at the Exchange such
anniversaries we rejoice to see properly Cd
served They bring the people together IN
kindly feeling and teach American citizens 10
initiate the spirit and the patriotism OF those
who secured TO US the blessings of constitu-
tional liberty.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-22
Photographed for The Baltimore American.J
General Taplor arrived at Hhseliag-dis reeep-

ton.
WHEELING, Feb. Pop. Nj.
The sleishs which went down this morning 10
bring General Taylor and the passengers OF the
steamer Telegraph No2 TO our city, arrived al
half past three o'clock this afternoon. The Ge-
neral and his suite were in one sleigh and the
rest Of the passengers in the others. The disiin-
sui>hed visi,ant was received BY tremendous
crowd. He stopped al the United States Hotel.
s sua 1 bv ambden oH which he Ge
neral replied briefly. The hotel and streets in
front were completely thronsed with persons
anxious 10 see the brave old hero. He looks
well and is enjoying excellent health. |, is his
purpose 10 leave Tomorrow morning for Wash
inglon, Pa, and will, il possible, visit Pittsburgh.
On this, however, be has not fully determined.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-22

THEATRE Great attraction tonight. The
fine Drama OF the Wreck Ashore" will be played
this evening, in which Bass, the Howards and
others appear. After which "the Spectre Bride
groom" with Burke as "Diggory." To conclude
with "tte Lady Of lie Lions," in which Burke and
Mrs. Howard created so great sensation on It's
first Representations
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-22
MADAME BISHOPS CONCERT,

On Monday night, was attended oy one "a
the larges! and most brilliant companies we
have seen this season The large room al 'ne
Exchange was crowded 10 over-fowlng. Every
one seemed delighted with The performance. For
ourselves, while her voice in iullness and power
did not quite come up 10 our expectations, We
can freely say, thai we have rarely heard swee'er
or more liquid and bird-like notes Some OF her
songs, particularly The splendid air OF "Robert,
ioi que Jaime" (Which we were sorry she did
no, repeat when raplurously encored) thrilled
through the whole audience. Madame BIS exc
ton is highly finished, her expression enchan-
ling She is queen-like in figure, iu OF grace
and, ON the whole, excited much enthusiasm and
pleasure.
Bochsa, the great Harp-King, who has, il is
said composed ! 500 pieces for The harp, sweeps
the Strings with masters hand. Ills Marselll-
aise and Grand March were splendidly executed
Were he moi 50 burly and aldermanic, he would
be good "counlerlei, preseulmen" of COL Ben
,on. He is no, unlike Rossini, the great Maestro
The Piano uaed on the occasion is one oil Wor-
ces.er's fine instruments, obtained from Mr. a.
Morris, agent for their sale.
Tomorrow (Fiday) night Mad. Bishop vii
give another Concert; and offers a second rlcf
entertainment 10 the musical world.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-22

Far the Enquirer:
Messrs. Editors :-Nou will please announce
in your paper, Capt. Frederick Lester as a candl-
date 10 represent the county oil Lunenoufg 10 Inc
next Legislature of Virginia.
MANY VOTERS.
LYNcHBuRo, Feb. l6 l8f).
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-22

Appointments by Tie Gousrnor OF P'rgtn'd
James McSherry OF Frederick city. Maryland,
and William McSherry, of Luleslown, Penn.
sylvauia, 10 be commissioners 70: their respective
S,aies 10 lake Acknowledgements ci deeds, &c
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-22

s"Histoire de Fenelon, Archeveque de Cambria,
compose sur les manuscrits orisnauI" The edition
here consulted Is in four Volumes limo, published
nice in 1874. The extracts are all from the first vo-
lume.
Able is the general name for secular priests and
theological students France nearly equivalent TO the
RneSh narenn hut snnne n hal more CONNIE hanaiYa.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-22

Louisa, February, 1919.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-05-11
snrinr Rnidlnr Of Frult Trees.

Il may not be generally known that trees can
be budded in the spring as soon as the bark will
slip with ease, with equally as good uccess as
those done in the usual season.
Spring budding possesses some advantage IN
asmuch as one years growth Of the bud is OBJ
lained in advance Of those bUdded in summer
or fall. Scions cut the previous fall Of winter
may be preserved in moss or saw dust, so as to
perform the operation as late in the season
with safety, as can be with the present year S
growth Of sclons. This it quile convenience,
when scions are wanted from distance, as
there IS not so much trouble in preserving them
berfectly fresh as when cut from the leaf.
The only difference necessary 10 make be-
twxI spring and fall budding is, the stock Of the
former should be cut off at the time Of budding,
three or four nchs above the insertion Of the
bud, & a coat Of shellac or other cement oppli-
ed to the stock TO prevnt decay, and for the
health of the tree, think this should be done in
all cases.-New England Farmer.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-05-11
Effects Of Cropping upon the Soil.


May soil which is naturally fertile be rem
dered barren by continual croppingl-Yes. II
the same kind Of cropping be carried on for u
long time, The land will gradually become less
and less productive
Give me an examplel If the same field be
cropped year after year with wheat or oats, it
will at last become unable 10 grow either Of
those crops.
Why is Ihsl Because these crops draw Ger.
tain substances from the soil in great abundance,
and after a number of years the soil cannot fur
Eish these substances in sufficient quantity.
What substances does grain especially draw
from the soill The grain of our corn crops
especially exhausls the soil of phosphoric acid
aud Of mdgHeSid.
How would you remedy such special exhaus.
toni BY returning 10 the soil particular sub
stances my crop had taken out.
How could you return the phoshoric acid, for
instance! | would apply bone or guano, or
some other manure in which phosPhoric acid
abounds.
But with any kind of cropping, may not a
fertile soil at length be made an unproducIive
onel Yes. lrlhe crops are carried off the land,
and if what they drew from the soil is not re.
stored TO il.
How is this explained Every crop takes
away from the soil u certain quantity of those
substances which oil plants require. If you are
always taking out of purse, it will al last be.
come empty.
Then you lken exhausted land to an empty
pursel Yes. The farmer takes his money
Z a.. l., II -, cc md if hn
is always taking out and putting nothing in, it
must at last become empty or exhausted.
But if he puts something into the soil now
and then, may be continue 10 crop without eX.
haus,ing itl Yes. lfhe puI in the proper sub.
stances, in the proper quantities aud at the prop
or time, he may keep up tho fertility Of his
land-perhaps forever.
How much of every thing must the farmer
put into his land to keep it in its present cond-
,ionl lIe must put in at least as much as he
takes out.
To make his land better, how much must be
nut inl lie must put in moro than he takes
out.
But if he is To put into the land as much or
more than he takes out, where is his profit to
come front Ills profit consists in this, that he
takes of the land what he can sell for much
money, and he puts in what he can buy for com.
paralively little money.
How do you meant mean that if sell my
oats, hay or turnips, get much higher price
for them than Afterwards give when buy them
back again ia the form Of horse or COW dung.
Then the farmer can really afford TO put as
much upon the land as he takes off, and yet
have profit lie can. lie puts in what is
cheap and takes of what is deur.
What do you call the substances which the
farmer puls into his Iandl They are called
,aanures-and when putting them in the far
mer is said to manure his soil.-J0hnston,
Caieehism of Chemistry,
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-05-11
Agricultural Education.

Mental training and professional study
says the Genesoe Farmer-are deemed by eve-
ry body necessary to qualify man 10 be an
officer in the army, the captain Of ship, a
clergyman, lawyer, surgeon, or anything else oI
any pretensions TO science, but farming. The
professional agrcullurist is thought by many to
need no particular knowledge Of the origin
composition, and capabilities o(the various soils
which he cullivates. For him the study the
chemical difference between granite, syentc
laspalhc, slate, sandstone, and limestone rocks
by the weathering and disinlegralon of which
all the minerals in his lands were derived
would be in the opinion of some, waste Of time