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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1850-11-29
snrrp1. N. q. Nov. 2I 1850.

BRo- GoRMAN ;-On the I'd day of this
Instant attended and instituted Sui
phur Spring Division, No. 1913. Nine of
the members were members Of Shelby
Division. | initiated four on the day Of
organization, and At the last meeting Of
the Division four more were initiated,
with two or three proposals. pretty
fair start for a new Division.
The officers are J. L. GLADDEN., W P
Moore Martin. W A; Nh. D. Roberts,
RS; w. R. Hardin, AsRs J. A. Rob.
erts, F s; J.W. Gibbins, r; W. Y. M
Martin, C; ]. M. Francis, Ac; R. NJ
Hardin, s; Henry HulIender, o So
James Roberts, P W P.
P. S. WHISNANT, D. G. W. P.
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Nov. 18TH, 1850.

REACTION IN GEoRGIA.-The Charles
ton News announces, on good authority,
that a tremendous reaction had taken
place within the last few days in favor
of the resistance party.
ADVANCE IN ToBAcco.-The price of
tobacco in New Orleans from the 9th to
the 18th instant, had advanced Q cents
per h., with large sales.
A MODEL VILLAGE.-It is said that
in Greenville, Mississippi, there is not
an inhabitant over eighteen years of age
who does not belong 10 stemperance so
ciety, and that there is not a grog shop
in the town.
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L. O. o. f.
SONS of TEMPERANCE
&PREMIIIM RFGALIA

@AASO@N@S6 0O4N9 u 4GA14E G6kACOd r
W-PREMIUM REGALIA DEPOT.m
GIBBS & SMITH, No. IS Baltimore St
" Baltimore, Nd, respectfully invite the al
tention Of the Brethren of the different Orders
throughout the Country to their extensive and
beautiful assortment Of
rs REGALIAs, BANNERS, SAsHEs, Cos
TUNES, JEWELS, &c.A All of which ara
got up under their immediate inducements, and
comprises one Of the largest assortments to be
found in the United States.
Members Of ar ENckMPMENTs, OPP FEL-
LOWS, MAsoNs, Sons OF TEMPERANCE, RED
MEBs, and other Associations wishing to fur
nish their HALLS, or supply themselves Individ
ually with REGALn, will find our House offers
great inducements, as we keep constantly on
hand a large and beautiful assortment Of all
styles.
10 ENcAMPadEHrs, LoDGEs, or DIVISIONS of
the Sons OF TEMPERANCE forwarding their
Orders may depend upon the articles being fur
nished in as good style and at as low prices as
if they were present to select.
BANNERs, FAAGs, PENNANTs, sc. foE the
different associations, made 10 order at the shor-
test notice. Address GIBBS s. SMITH,
rRegalia & Banner Manufacturers.
No. rs Baltimore ST., Baltimore.
I Sept. 70, 1850. Sly.
o. We are the largest Manufacturers of Re-
: CALAIS & BANNERS in this State or Virginia,
and viii vie with any other Establishment in
the US. Consequently we can supply you with
any article in our line, as low as they can be
had in this or any other City. G. & S.
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In Washington, N. G., on the 18th inst by
the Rev. James Strain, Mr.. Ulysses H. Ritch.
Of Ocean Wave Division, No. so, s. Of TO
Miss Adeline Long, daughter cfEdward Long.
DECEASED. A
Near Richmond, Va on Thursday eth inst.
by Rev. Henry B. Cowles, Rev. William II.
Barnes ofthe N. C. Conference, to Miss Mary
A. Morgan, daughter Of Mrs. Ann Morgan.
At Walton, in the vicinity Of Fayetteville,
ON Tuesday, 18th inst by Rev. J. B. Buxton,
Mr.. d. L. Cogdell, Of Sampson county, to Miss
Mary Nj. third daughter0 Mr.. 1sham Blake.
In Wilmington ON the 14th inst, Daniel b.
Baker, Esq, Attorney at Law, to Miss Julia.
daughter Of DIR. S. B Everitt.
In Wilmington on the 18th inst, Gen. Wad-
dy Thompson, of G~feenyilIe, S. C, to Miss
Cornelia A., eldest daughter of Col John D
Jones.
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Extract of a letter to the Editor dated
SouTH LOWELL, NOV. 26, 1850. ;
"Last night we had a glorious meeting.
Six were initiated, and one joined BY
Card. We have now broken down the
barriers, and | think we can count upon
a sure triumph. Several brethrenlrom
Mountain Spring asd Union Branch,
were present and assisted u.s.
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Yours, in j. P. g. +.
SAM'L. PEARCE, Agent.
RocKINdnAM. Nov. 22d. $50.

Bro. GoRMAN +: I have been requested by
Rockingham Division, No. 80, to forward to
you for publication a brief account Of an in
formal meeting Of the Division on the eve
ming Of the 14th instant.
In requesting you to publish this the first
communication from our Division to your
paper, which weekly teens with interesting
and entertaining accounts of the progress of
the Order throughout the State, we are actua-
ted by a desire to emulate (if possible in
every particularly those Divisions which so
often publish the proceedings Of their cele-
brations and displays and then you know,
cts pleasant SURF. to see ones name in print"
and there is probably a little vanity among
our brothers, to read in "the papers" an
article in which they figure so extensively.
The Division met at "Union Hall, " ac-
cording TO previous notice, at 6 o'clock, and
as our esteemed w. P. (whojs bye the bye
a member of the Legislature was absent,
was called to order by the w. A, L. II.
Webb, and Bro. Joseph Barton appointed
Marshal.
The members in full regalia, each bear
ing a lighted fiambeaux, then formed g
procession, and headed by a bandof Amateur
musicians, marched to the M. Z. Church
where was already assembled a large audi
ence, comprising many of our most respee
table citizens.
After singing the opening Ode, and th
services of the Chaplain, Bro. James W
Smith was called on, and entertained tn
audience for some time, with a beautiful an,
pathetic speech, portraying in vivid color
the miseries Of I%ntemperance and the bless
ings Of total abstinence. Bro. Smith spOk
with feeling, energy and pathos, as the tear
of many testified.
Bro. p. w. p. VIM. /. Terry, Of Popls
Hill Division, was then introduced to th
audience, and delivered One of his Isl
happy and effective speeches, replete wit
sound convincing arguments, thrilling ell
quence, and richly spiced with mirth-cre
ting anecdotes, and illustrations. Bro. TIE
ry's speech was received throughout vii
applause and unfeigned satisfaction.
Bro. P. w. p, +. A. Terry, of Roc
ingham Division, was called on, and respO
ded in a few pertinent remarks.
Bro. p. w. p, M. L. Douglass W
called on and made one of his best speec
es. The speech of Bro. Douglass was pl
nounced by all who heard it, to be an exc
lent production, and was received with I
bounded applause.
1t would be a work Of supererogation
me to attempt a description Of the speeche
suffice it to say they were excellent, and
trust viii be productive of much good.
After singing the closing Ode, our en-
getic and active Marshal formed the broth,
in open order at the door Of the Church, a
escorted the Ladies who had honored a
eheered us by their presence and approvi
smiles. from the Church through the ran
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'lIGAitpr'a Gmrtspatnrmf.


~ I
Bro. GoRMAN Edgecombe has hoiSted
The Banner,"l0n the 18th, Bro White
and myself met in this place. At night, he
addressed a large audience in the Baptist
Church, and though he despaired Of doing
anything, having been told that he could
not get enough to start the work, after a
great struggle the enemy gave way and
some twenty of the citizens gave us their
names. We then proceeded to Bro. p.
Lawrenee's and Bro. w, administered the
obligation and left me to finish the organi-
cation the next night. On the next day DIR.
Thomas and other friends, started a propo-
sition among the merchants, that after the
present stock Of Alcohol was disposed Of,
they would buy no more and though all
the merchants did not pledge themselves,
yet it found great favor with the commune
ty. At night I met the applicants and pro-
coded with the organization We initiated
four more, making about twenty-three, with
several other names on the table. Owing
to the press of business, we adjourned TO
meet again the following evening. The of
fcers for the present quarter of Edgecombe
Division, No. 201, arc ID. w. Bullock, W.
P.iJ. W. Sanders, w. A.; j. J. Williams,
r. s.; 7. w. Hussey, A. r. s., J. B.
Wyatt, f, S.; N. NJ. Terrell, T.; f. L.
Bond, c.; j. B. Hussey, A. O.; JAS. p.
Rhue, o. S.; G. B. Lipscomb, T.. s.; P.
P. Lawrence, Chap; r. Winborn, g. d.:
Geo. Howard, il. P. w, P.
We have also succeeded in getting up an
Application among the Ladies for a Union
and also a Section of Cadets, and the Di
vision numbers hirty-ti co, with a fine pros
peet of increase. So Edgecombe, though
last, is not least. SOS
| was with Bro. White in Greenville, ans
assisted him in recognising Southern Sta
Division, at which place about twenty-thret
good and true men came forward and CAV
their names. The first who placed his nam
on the paper was the Rev. Mr.. Geer, al
Episcopal Minister; and thus the Division
starts again with new life and fine prospects
Officers for Southern Star Division, ar
Rev. L. Geer, w. p; B. M. SeIby, ST.,
w. A.; j. A. Selby, r. s., j. Flanagan
A, r. s.; R. Selby, f. s.; w. Williams
T.; David Lawrence, c.; 7. Fl. Mallisor
A. G.; j. Mansfield, |. s.; J. B. PeareC
o. s.
| have passed thro' WILLIAMSON, whel
they get along slow, owing TO the opposite
of whiskey drinking Christians, (Heavc
save the mark What a picture ! a disc
pie Of Jesus Christ praying heaven to pro
per the whiskey trade and drive men to r
in and to hell
. In Plymouth they are doing nobly.
is a Village of about one thousand inhal
tants, and has a Section Of Cadets, and the
will be a Union Of the Daughters befo
long, a Division more than eighty stron
with about twenty applications on the tabl
and not a single violation of the pied
since its organization (nearly twelve month
and in the county there is a prospect of t.
more Divisions.
Yours, in j. P. g. f.
SAM'L. PEARCE. AGENT.
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NEW STORE.
One Door Above R. Smiths Old COR

One Door Above r. Smiths Old Corner.
RALEIGH N. C.
EVANS & WILLIAMS would respectfully
inform their friends and the public general
ly, that they have opened a Store on Fayefte-
vile Street, one door above Richard Smiths
where they will keep constantly on hand a full
supply of
Dry Goods, HardaOare, Cutlery, Groce-
Ties, Sc, Sc.
and indeed every thing usually found in sinilar
establishments. They present the following as
specimensnf their Stock:
Brocade French Cashmere,
Embroidered Silk and Grape, and Norwich
Lustres,
Chameleon Turks Silks and Poplins,
French Cashmere and Delaines,
Chameleon, figured and black Alpacas,
Velvet neck Ribbons and Belts.
French worked Colors and Cuffs,
Embroidered Ribbon and velvet Trimmings,
kScalloped linen cambria Handkerchief and
Gloves,
Bonnets, Ribbons, and Artiicials,
Ginghams and Prints-a large lot.
French Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings,
Beaver-cloth, Tweeds, and Kentucky Jeans,
Red and white Flannel, and Linsey and Plair
ShawIs,
heIseys, NeBIo anu Deu DtatlhetS,
Brown and bleached Domestics, Bed-tieking
Tablecloths and Diaper,
Ladies' cotton, merino and silk Hose. Also
Ladies' fine Walking Shoes and Caters
J. Miles and Son fine Pegged Boots,
Calf, Kip, and coarse Brogans-a good assert
ment,
! Hats and Gaps of every description,
: Cutlery, C~rockery, Spades, Shovels, trace
Chains,
Java, Laguira, and Rio Coffee,
{ Loaf, crushed, clarified and brown Sugar.
Together with a number of other articles NJ
enumerated. The subscribers respectfully sohc
share of public patronage. They will Sc
{ good bargains for cash, or on short time to pun
tual dealers.
H. L. EVANS,
JOHN G. WILLIAMS.
October %, 1850. 9
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G. w. Ps. AND G. S.. PLEASE NOTICE

=, =. 1A-ND = =
THE CIV. Patrons and G. Secretaries Of all
4 the Grand Sections Of Southern States, will
please send their names and Post office address,
es to r. w. SHELTON, Grand Secretary Of
Cadets Of Temperance, Greensboro ~ c.,
and they will hear Of something Of importance
concerning the Cadet Order in the S1uth- II
is desired that this call be responded 10 as soon
as possible.
"a All Temperance Papers in the South are
requested to give the above notice one or more
insertions. .
November l5thIS50. ID
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ROYSa ClOTN

See Sign OF the four Red
November 8, 1850. !
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BOYS CLOTN
HE have on hand the most beal
ment Of YOUTHS CLOTH
Is years OF age down, ever offered
North Carolina; consisting of Frocks,
Roundabouis. OvPrcoals, Pants and We
Persons, by forwarding their measures and
ting the age of the Youth, can be supplied wiz
out being present Suits Of every variety on
hand always. Send in your orders.
OLIVER & PROCTOR.
November s., 1850. IL If
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From the Star Efs4HH
CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS.

mr. OAIN AIH1t1NAc.
MRssRs. EDIToRs The following
is a list Of The appointments Of the
preachers Of the North Carolina Confer
ence, during the following year:
RALEfGH DfsrKfcT,-H. G. Leigh, p. E.
Raleigh City-Peter Doub, B. T. Blake,
Raleigh cifcuil-Wm. H. Barnes.
Tar River circuit-A. C. ALLEN, JIM.
Sharp.
Tar River Mission-N. A. Hooker.
Henderson,. E. Freeman.
Granville-W. M. Jordan.
Person-James Reid.
HilIsboro' Statfon-W. w. Albea.
HilIsboro' circuit-D. Culbreth, A. H..
Johnson.
Chapel Hills, M. Frost.
GREENSBORO CIRcuIT-J. Jameison, Pc
Greensboro Station-Geo. P. Simpson.
Guilford-Wm. w. Nesbitt.
Randolph. D. Lumsden.
Montgomery-to be supplied.
Haw Rlver-J. T. St. Clair.
Pittsboro-John w. Tinnin.
Franklinsville-T. C. Moses.
Wentworth-to be supplied.
Occp RlVEI-JOUH W. uSOu-
Carthage w. Postell.
Greensboro Fl College,. F. Deems,
President, a. S. Andrews, Chaplain.
SALISBURY DISTRICT-Wm. Carter, Pc
Salisbury Station-T. P. Ricaud.
Rowan-G. w. Ferebee.
MocksyilIe-L. Shell.
IfedeIi-Wm. w. Walsh.
TaylorsviIle-to be supplied.
Wilkes-John M. Floyd.
JonesviIle-D. w. Doub.
Surry-John M. Gum.
Stokes-Joshna Bethel.
Forsyth-to be supplied.
Davidson-John Tillet.
Blue Ridge MissIon-to be supplied.
DANvILLE DIsTRIcT-SD BumpGss, p E
Pittsylvania-R. P. Bib.
Caswell-Addison Lea, ]. J. Hines.
Halifax-S. s. Bryant.
Bannister-J. ii. Jefferson.
Meadsville-Jos. Goodman.
Stanton-Zebedee Rush.
Franklin-A. Norman, ] L Nicholson sup
Allegheny Mission-to be supplied.
PatIick-L. L. Hendren.
Henry. W. Lewis.
WASHINGTON DISTINCTLY Gloss, p E
Washington Station-N HID Wilson
Roanoke w Martin, T S Campbell,
R 0 Burton, sup.
Plymouth-W H Bobbitt
Tarborough-L w Martin, R ] Carson
Columbia-J w Tucker
Matamuskeet-H Gray
| Bath-Marble N TAYLOR
t ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & Hatteras Mis-
sion-to be supplied
Neuse-Alexander Gatlis
: NEwBEBN DIsTRIcT-D B NTcholson, Pr
: Newbern Station-I T Wyche, J /
Fisher
I Snow Hill H Gibbons
Smithield-C P Jones, Nathan Ander
e son, r N Dunkley.
Duplin-Geo A Gowan
Onslow-W o Reid
Trent-P J CaIaway
Beaufort-TB James
Straits-to be supplied
Cape Lookout Mission-John Jones
WMMIEGToN DIsTRIcr-To be supplied
IS Wilmington Station-R T HeHin
Topsail-W S Chaplin, L Burkhead
Sampson Thompson
s. Bladen-to be supplied
lie Fayetteville Station-to be supplied
Fayetteville circuit-to be supplied,
H Phillips
e Rockingham-to be supplied
r. Cape Fear Mission-to be supplied
Smithville-W J Langdon, J NJ Fultc
Topsail Academy II Brent.
e., Next Conference to meetin Salisbur
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pinions, from a Grier and a Kane.
A DREAM REALIzBD.-The Boston
Transcript says -" Just two weeks ago
last Saturday night, a young lady resi-
dingin Hanover street, in this city, reti-
red to bed at her usual hour, and in hel
usual cheerful, happy frame of mind
After having fallen asleep. she had
frightful dream or vision. She dreamed
that her brother, who was in the western
part ofNew York, was killed, and hi
body horribly mangled in death. Thi
dream seemed so forcible, that she a
woke, and even rose from her bed, ant
f walked her room, weeping in great an
guish.
Another lady, who was asleep in a
adjoining chamber, was awakened b
her wailing, and, on going into the rooE
: to ascertain the cause, found her sittin
in a chair weeping. The lady endeavoI
ed to soothe her fears, and finally peTsu;
ded heI to retire once more to bed, an
try to forget the dream. The next Moi
day morning the young lady received
telegraphic despatch, announcing TIL
o her brother, MI. Wise, abreakman {
the Western Railroad, had fallen fro
the cars on one of the freight trains ne
It East Chatham, N. Y, and had bet
run over, and instantly killed. The a
e cident happened at about 2 o'clock
Sunday morning, precisely about Y
time Of the dream"
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Form Of Application,
FORACHARTERFO A SECTION OF
The CNdets "A Temperance.

Luz OuucSS AS"p0o"S.
HwfH8 s0H (Date.)
Fhe undersigned youths Of --, believ-
ing the Order Of the Cadets of Temperancs to
be wen circulated to extend the blessings of
Total Abstiaence, and promote the general well
fare Of mankind, respectfully petition the Grand
Section of the State IF North Carolina, TO
grant them a Charter 70 open a new Section to
be, called the -- Section, Mo-
Cadets Of Temperance, of the State Of NORTH
Carolina, to be hcated in--sa and un-
der youf jurisdiction.
We pledge ourselves, individually and col
lectively, to be governed by all the rules and
usagesof said Grand Section, and also by those
of the National Section when formed.
Enclosed Is the fee for Charter, R. Books, and
officers Cards. $500.
1t must also be stated whether the applicants
are members of tie Order or not if they are,
Of whar Sectfon
The application 10 be directed 10 John F.
Hewlett, g. w. P. Greensboro, N. C.. free Of
postage. TO which must be appended the fol-
lowing certificate.
This is to certify that Bro--Jwhoss
name appears 10 the above as w. p. elect, il
now a Son Of Temperance in good standing in
@Division No. -, S. Oft
Signed by the w. p. of the Division.
P.S. All kinds Of Regalia for the Cadets
Of Temperance, for sale by the Grand Section.
Apply postpaid to the G. w. P.
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FLoGGlNG ON Board THE U. S..
FRIGATE ST. LAwRENcE.-Several sea-
men on board the United States frigate
st. Lawrence have published, in the Trib-
une, an account of the treatment of the
men on board that vessel during her late
cruise, whichif true, should be inquired
into, and, if false, for the credit Of the
service, should receive IN authorized
cont ADDICTION. They say -:
In the St Lawrence, just paid off, fog
ging was of a common occurrence, and
especially on a Sunday. No time was
given for consideration, but for the most
trihing fault, and, in some cases, for none
at all, men, were Aogged. Thus-James
Warner, for taking a little fresh water to
wash a sore finger with; John Carter, for
not pulling off his boots Charles Andrew
for whistling; Andrew Maurer was kept
, nine days at the pumps for refusing to
Like a Jacket that did not suit him; Vim
1t Mancho was so severely beaten
with a boat-hook by Mr.. Touett-con-
trary 10 the Rules Of the Service-that
he was obliged TO 60 on the sick list.
: While this treatment was common to
the men the officers set them but a sorry
: example. Many were frequently drunk.
For instaDce-one Passed Midshipman
d was so beastly drunk at a public ball or
q board, that he actually hauled a lady or
the deck. Nothing was said to him a.
is bout it. Again-another Passed Mid
shipman was drunk almost daily, and
ID when paid off was unfit for duty
The effect of this treatment is, tina
respectfully American citizens will no
Join the Navy. Out of sixty-six petit
~ off GERS, thirty-ive were foreigners, an
m a much larger proportion of the men.
'T Mons. EDMOND LAFAYTrE arrived il
a. Savannah last week, and during hi
I'D short %sojourn in the city, visited the spt
n where the French attack was made vi
a der Count D. Fasting at the siege of s
vannah. Some twenty-six years haV
I'M elapsed since his father and grand fat
.ar er inspected the same ground. the mo
en- of which is now built over. M. Lafayet
&C after remaining a day OIL two, left +
= Florida to examine township Of land pr
scented by Congress to his grandfather.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-05-11
PERILS OF lALSEHOOp.

"When once concealment or deceit
mas been practis-d in where all should
oe1'F and open as the day, confidence
can never b. Restored any more than
you can restore the white bloom to tn.
nraPe or plum that you have once pres
sed in your hand. How true is this. and
what neglected truth by a great portion
81 mankind. -Fals-hood is not only one
OF the most humilIa.ing vices. but sooner
or later It is most certain to lead 70 th,.
mo serious c;ines. With partners IN
trade, with partners in life-with friends,
with lovers, how important is confidence
How essential tina: all guile and hypocri-
~ should be guarded again in the in
tercourse between such parties HOY
much misery would be avoided in the
history OF many lives, had truth and SIN
cerity been their guiding and controlling
motives, instead of prevaricatlon and de-
cert 'Any vice. said parent ia our
hearing few days since, ANY vice, at
least among the fraiIties of miidrr char
acter, but falsehood. Far better that nv
child should commit an error or do
wrong and confess it. than escape the
penalty, however severe, by talsrhood
and hypocrisy Let me know the worst,
and remedy may possibly be applied.
But keep me IN the dark-lpt me be mi,
led and deceived, and i. is impossible TO
tell at what unprepared hour crashing
blow-an overwhelming exposure-may
come.'-Ledgr.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-05-11
A WORD ABOUT GARDENING

no one can be truly said to live, whs
has not garden. None bu: those who
have enjoyed it can appree tate the salts
hctlon-the luxury--of sitting down to a
table spread with the fruits of ones own
planting and culture. A bunch OF rad
lshes-a few heads of lettuce-taken
from the garden on summers morning
Tor the breakfast; or mess of green peas
or sweet corn, is quite different affair
from market IN ying condition to b.
put away in the cellar for USE. And a
plate OF strawberries or raspberries lose
none Of their peculiar favor by Passing
directly from the border to the cream,
without being jolted about in; basket
until they have lost all form and come
illness. And vet, how many in the
smaller Cities and villages of our country,
possessing every facility for a good gar
den, either through Incidence or isne-
rance, are deprived of this source of
comfort! And how many farmers with
enough land lying waste to furnish them
with most OF the luxuries Of life, are con
tent to plod on in the even tenor of their
way, never raising their tastes above the
'Pork and beans oftheir fathers.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-05-11

Observation-Disclosures is the oxide or
rust of metal, call magnesium which
never exists naturally IN pure slate. 1t
is one OF the necessary constituents Of soils,
being found IN the bones OF animals, and
in the roots, stalks, leaves, and grain of
pants. 1t has, in many respects the same
alton as lime, and to certain extent can
be substituted for it. The quantity OF it,
varies greatly in different soils, in some
have found as much as one per cent equal
to about three hundred bushels 10 the
depth OF twelve inches, and in others but
a mere trace. The facts to show what the
best quantity is in soil are very meagrr.
AS far as my knowledge extends l believe,
that where it exists in less quantity than
onc-:enth Of one per cent. in a soil, mag
nes'an lime IS the best application for that
soil There have, as yet: been no expert
ments on the subject, and no means taken
any where as far as know, save in Mary
land, to lay down any foundation for ex-
pertinent that will be worth any thing
when made. My own knowledge, as to
the action OF it is derived from gentlemen
who have used both magnetism and oyster
shell lime on their lands and from analyses
OF the soils which have subsequently
mate. They lead me TO the opinion which
have given above and are the only data
yet given to the agricultural community
on this subject [Dr. Higgins Report.