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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18

Sin JOHN FRANKLlN.-A letter from
Panama, dated on the 4th ult., TO the N
York Eyensng Post, says: |
The British man-ofwar Herald, Cap.
Kellell, arrived at Mazatlan on the 18th
November She was in search of Sin
John Franklin, and proceeded Far as 73'
lO> latitude, bui could not get any iidings
of him. The Herald left the"Plover"
man-of-war to winterin Behring's Straits.
The Plorer's boats had been sent up the
Mackenzie river in search of Sir John
Franklin. The boats were to winter al
the nearest station. The impression OF
the commander of the Herald is that Sir
John franklin is safe, although cannot
give YOU the data on which that impress
sion is founded. / regret that my re-
port is so imperfect. As it will be,
however, the first report that reached
YOU, though imperfect, such has been
the sympathy expressed for The fate Of
the celebrated traveller, that it will mol
fail to interest. -
The yacht ..Nancy Dawson" which
accompanied the Herald in its danger
GUS search, being buta small schooner
was able to proceed as far as the boats,
and considerable farther than the men OF
war. The owner Of the yacht was on a
tourof the world, and falling in with the
Herald, determined to go in search OF
Sir John Franklin. Since the arrival oil
the Yacht al Mazatlan its owner has
died !. He is said to have been very rich
and eccentric. The yacht has been put
in charge of sailing master from the
.man-of-war, and will be seat by the
British Consul to England.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18

II The Governor of Georgia has is
sued his proclamation, ordering an elec-
ton to be heldon the 4lh OF February
next, to fill the vacancy occasioned by
the resignation of Hon. L. Butler King.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18
Licer Complaint, E,ysipelas and Rhcu-
nld,iSm Cared.

RAYwIcK, Marion CO., Ky, May, 1919
Mr.. III. &. FAaRELL--Dear Sir: Your Inf
ment is selling very well and doing vast
deal of good among the people. 1t has cur
ed bad case OF ERYsIPELAs, and another of
a bad pain in the breast. A lady who was
confined to her bed for several months with
LIVER COMPLAINT and affection of the heart,
was entirely cured By the use of your Arab
an Liniament. She said the doctors could
do her no gool. 1t has been applied to a
fresh cut, and cured it in short time. 1
have been afflicted with RHEUMATISM for
long time, and just before a wet spell it pain
ed me- so much that had no peace all day;
and in the night commenced bathing AMI
rubbing with your Liniment, and before
was done rubbing the pain ceased.
ST." .@ @ JOHN BUCHANAN.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18

,rTHE defendants in the above case. will
take notice, that the plaintiff sued out
of the Office Of the clerk of the District
Court for said county, on the Dist day OF
June, a. y. 1919, a writ of attachment a.
gainst the goods and chattels Of the said de-
PENDANT for the sum of one Hundred dollar;
and unless the said defendant shall appear s
plead before the next term of said court;
judgement will be entered accordingly, and
the property so attached; will be sold to
satisfy the same. THOS G. GIVEN, Cfk.
December oath, A. d. 1919
G. May atty. for pltf.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18

GHosTs.-The editor of an exchange
says, he never saw but one ghost, and
that was the ghost of a sinner, who died
without paying for his paper. "Twas
terrible to look upon-the ghost of Ham
let was not circumstance 10 it.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18
Cheap SeOre!!

GEORGE. GELfETER.
" GUILD respectfully inform the pub
w lie that he has opened an assortment
Of Dry Goods, Jewelry, Fancy Goods, Gro
ceries, &c.E He also manufactures Boots
Shoes that cannot be beat for neatness and
durability in the western country, all OF
which he will sell at Low PRIcEs for cash TO
approved produce. The public are invited
to call and see for themselves
Ouumwa, December DIST, 1919. me.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18
Notice.
STATE OF Iowa, }ss.
MARION COUNTY 49,. --....-...
Jones Clair, .... .....-....-........
VS.: Bill for Divorce.
=, rln - \
Notice.

Sarahann Clair. } ---..---- .----.-----
In the district court, for said count,
May term, A. ID. 1850. .......-r
TENHE defendant in the above entitled
A cause, will take notice, that, on the
23d day of Mag, A. ID. 1919, the said com
plainant filed in the Office of til, clerk, of
said court, his billin chancery against the
said defendant, praying Cor divorce from
the bonds of MRtrimony. Now unless the
said defendant appear, and plead, answer, or
demur, to said bill, on or before the first day
of the next term of said court, SAID bill will
be taken as as confessed, and decree FEN
dered accordingly.
ELISHA B. RYAN, Clerk.
Ally & Stan field, for complt
Knoxville, Dec. 9th, l9i9 pa So.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18

Ho! FOR CALIFoRNIA,--Large num-
bers of our best citizens are making ar
rangemen,s to leave Tor the gold regions
early in the spring. We set down the
emigration from this county al 2oO.-
Ha,Ukeye. 80
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18

British vessels are Introducing large
NUMBER of Chinese into San Francis
co. They sell them for time as SER
wants to pa y their passage. Agrcat Ce-
leslal emigration may be expected in
California and Oregon.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18

" A lener from Judge Bryant, Of
Oregon, TO friend in Indiana, says that
it ..turns out that there are several good
harbors on the coast below the mouth Of
Columbus river, although it has hereto
fore been reported an iron-bound coast"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18

SEVEN CENT pIEcEs.--We hope Con
gress will order seven cent silver coin
at The present session. With that and
our present silver currency, the use of
copper coin would go out OF use.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18
SHERIFF'S SALE.

"'pe''0 county %
DY virtue of an execution TO mo direc-
Id ted; issued by the clerk of the District
court for Monroe county, Iowa, in favor OF
Peter Huff, and against Richard l.. Jordan.
have this 9Th day of January, A. d. 1880
levied upon and will expose to sale, at the
east door of the court in Wapello County,
on the 9th day of February, A. D. 1880 b.
tween the hours OF 10 o'clockA. NJ. AMI a
o'clock p. NJ. the following property or real
estate, to-wit: ..f'a t..t @t "
The West fractional half of the south
west quarterof section No. Nineteen, Q9)
Township Seventy One, (7D Range Fifteen,
U5)west containing 80 $500 acres, levied
upon as the property of Richard L. Jordan,
to satisfy said execution. ~ aE-
..r DUANE +. GAYLORD,
~. s... Shg. w. City. Iowa.
January | 18th, 1850 81. ..a...
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18
knOx Insurance Conn palAy
CAPITAL 100000!
Fire, Marine 4 Life Insurance.
Office on Wafer Street, near Mar
ket, IN Wise's Brick Row,
Vincennes, Indiana.

.ENHlS Company having been duly organ
Il lied, and the Capital Stock properly
secured, are now prepared to receive appli-
cations for Insurance against loss or damage
by fire, on Buildings, Merchandise, Machi-
merry, Mills, Manufactures. and all descrip-
tons of property, also Merchandise and
Produce In the course of inland transporter
tons, the risks of the Seas, and upon the
lives of individuals, The rates of Premium
which will govern this Institution, win con-
form TO the established rates Of the Eastern
Offices. All losses will be literally and
promptly adjusted, and Paid.
DIRECTORS:
Hon. r. N. CARNaN, Vincennes.
WILLIAM J. WISE, SO
WILLIAM J. HEBERD, C
Horace Z. PECK, 8.
CYRUS M. ALLEN, e
VINCENT T. WEST, M. d., Pike county, Ind.
PETER p. BAILY, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Thomas L. BENBRIDGE, Lafayette, 8. b
WALTER w. EARLY, Terra Haute, 60
Ex-Gov ID. WALLACE, Indianapolis, Ind f
HENRY ID. ALLIs, Evansville, :.
HENRY r. ScHooLcRAFT, Washington d. c.
ZEPHANIAH PLATT, New York. 4.
R. N. CARNAN, President.
BIS. WHITNEY, Secretary.
N. T.. ELDREDGE, Treasurer.
s sy1us ID j hllsR counsellefs, yineennes
o. TOWER, Agent, Pennington, Iowa.
A. HAMLIN, g Keokuk, Iowa.
Nov. 23d, lS49.-yy.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18

The REY cAsE.-Telegraph brings the
information from New orleans, that the
Grand Jury. in the Rey case, have refus-
ed after hearing the testimony Of Rey and
Morantes, to find true bill against the
Spanish Consul.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18
Eclectic Physician.
DIR. WIN. w. NELSON.

FCLECTlC, OR REFORMED BoTANIc Pay
H. sIRIAN, tenders his professional servi-
ces to the citizens of Wapello county, land
solicits a share of public patronage; feeling
assured that he is able to give the utmost
satisfaction, having the advantage of a
knowledge OF the different theories of the
day and especially that of the Reformed sys-
tern. He will at all times be found at his
residence two miles North of Agency City.
when not engaged in businessof his profes-
sion. Sept. 10th, 1919
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18

Five million bushels of salt have beer
manufactured in Onondago county, N
Y, during the present year.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18

Why is ship the poli,est thing in the
world! Dye give il up! Because she
always advances with bow.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18

A Uniyersalist paper has been estab-
lished in the city of London, and several
able writers contribute to its columns.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18
Public Sale OF EDes N0ines
nu- River Lands. .If5t

OrPIcE OF BOARD OF PUBLIc WORKS,
Oitumwa, iowa, Nov. 9th, 1919.
NOTICE is hereby given that pub
IN lie sale of lands, in The following
Townships, known as having been APP
propriar led by Act of Congress. for the
improvement of tie Des Moines river,
will be held at the town of PEiLA, in
Marion co., Iowa. commencing on Mon
day, February 4th, and ending on Satur-
day, February 9th, 1850. ....... ...
} Lots No. S 6. Sec. p, Town
Monday, }72. n. range, n. II w. .....
a.. be- STown rs N. Rs No. II, Is, 10
Tuesday, /" 76 30, 81, %
Wednesday, II ls. 10, 20
Thursday, II " 81, %, %, "a
Friday, 70 30, 81, %. 23, "a
Saturday, 10 I" %, %, 81
Sales to commence between 8 and 10
O'Clock each day. We will continue to
receive proof and payment for prc-amp-
tons on these lands, at our Office in this
pace until Thursday the 3lst Of ] .nuary,
and lands not disposed Of at public sale
will be subject toIprivate entry thereafter.
JESSE WILLIAMS, Sec'y,
GEORGE GILLASPY, Treasurer.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18

~ The thermometer at Galena on
Sunday last, was "a deg. below zero.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18
MARKETS.
New YoRK, Jan. LIS p. NJ

Some holders of four ask an advance,
but we hear Of no sales except at form
or prices. The market, for corn is hea-
w, but grlces unchanged. Some inqni.
~, for pork, but dealers can'tagree. No
particular change in the money market
The banks are discounting to fair ex.
tent. gE Hs. us a..m. Swell. ....
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18
ST. LOFTS. Jan. II.

FLouR-Marke, dull. Sales 200 bis
at SIS. Wheat, doing nothing. Small
sales Of corn at 80 to 40. Whiskey %,
but little in market Provisions dull -
Mess pork nominally So; Lard to 5 ]
cts. Some hogs. 200 lbs and over, bro'l
3; about 10000 hogs slaughtered up to
this time. @ UT EE##
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18

LEGS LOGS
knAn GOOD saw logs, wanted al
SOOo the New Saw Mill, for
which the highest marker price in cash
will be paid, by j. ADAMS 81 Co.
Ouumwa, Jan. 2nd 1850 If.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18
S.F Complaint, Sweeney. Distemper,
COrks and Sore EYes Cured.

COrhs and Sore Eyes Cured.
Nj. Mitchell, Postmaster at Flint, Fulton
CO. Ill. says:I
Mr.. II. G. FARRELL: Your arabian Lni-
mant is highly priced here. We cured on
of ms neighbors' horses of the Stiff Complaint
by about four Or five applications, and Gu
red one of my own OF the Sweeney. Oar
Sheriff, Joseph Dykes, cured his horse of
bad Cork with it; he also triad it on colt
that had the Distemper very bad and cured
it Immediately. He says it is decidedly the
greatest horse medicine he ever used Their.
have been numbers cured of Sore Eyes with
it. | find it very valuable medicine both
for man and beast
Be,care of COuater5eits.
70 Beware of a spurious preparation
called w. b. Farrells Arabian Liniment,
a base Counterfeit which has just made
lis appearance.
The genuine article is manufactured ONLY
by FL. g. Farrell, sole inventor and proprie-
tor, and wholesale druggist No Ia Main
street, Peoria, H., to whom allapplications
for agencies or purchase must be addressed.
Be sure you get it with the letters III. g. be-
fore Farrelfs, thus-H. G. FARRELL's-and
my signature on the wrapper; all Others are
counterfeits. For sale by
A. N. Bissell q Co., LibertyviWe. y
Thomas Ping, ashland.
Street Brothers, Agency City. q
John Gossage, Dahionegu. 81
A. b. Gallinger, Otfumsoa.
and regularly -authorizsd agents all over the
United States. s
Or Call and get a Farrier Book. free of
charge!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18

STATE DE Iowa, los.
WAPFLLo COUNTY, ...
Andrew George, District court, Feb
81. VS.: ruary term, 1859.
rankin Tedlock. J Attachment.
Democratic banner., 1850-12-04

BY withholding bis supportfrom the fasi.
tive slave bill, Col Benton has strengths
sned the common charge Of his opponents
in Missouri. and quite near, if not eatirly
destroyed all hope with his friends, Of even
a chance for his reelection to the, United
States Senate. If our contemporaries ..
broad are silly enough to suppose that oil.
or even any considerable number Of those
favorable to Col. Benton's reelection In
Missouri are opposed to the institution Of
slavery or that they are opposed to The fugi.
tive slave bill in its present form, the error
must surely be fanlt Of the "heart" and
mot Of the "head." -'5s9Hi-fs2 9if s.sgs
[st. Charles chionssyps.
Democratic banner., 1850-12-04
GEN1LEWoRDS.

Use gentle words, for who cantell
The blessings they impart.
How oft they fall-as mama fell
On some nigh-fainting heart! sE.
In lonely wilds, BY light wing'd birds,
Rare seeds have Oft been sown; -.
And hope has sprung from gentle words,
Where only grisfs had grown. ,-.f,.
Democratic banner., 1850-12-04

/ 1FSomebody hss written 60ok o. aths
aFtofmakins psopiskaPsy ySislioat noasy"
We are in2sxeslieas cSnsitioa fa'bs sspssi.
mented upon.
Democratic banner., 1850-12-04
.Azcats Esr the Banner.

.,..er -A1eAts Eof Eae H2nhess
5. Murray, Bowling Green.
Jaan L. TriSble. SpenceTburg.
Dr. John C. Welborn. Frankfort:
Dr.. Nathan Vannoy, VannOys Mill.
r. Fl. Johnson, Ashley.
q. Minor. PrairieviIle .-
A. N. Th1als, Paynesville.
h, s:R; 3s e'IssTa Ea,;.s and cl.rt.rille-
Gel. Jn.H. Briifon. Troy. &
:s~RsIIy R<earniek ana csn-su.Gr.ya.
yoha ". bfaKses
DIR. ". B. Adams, Dznville.
Col. William Priest, New London.
Democratic banner., 1850-12-04

The uupiSsf d dogs in.the United States
is comVtsed;st three and half millions
The expsnse Of keeping 10 equal to that Of
twenty millions Of sheep, or two millions Of
cows.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-06-28
Congress.

The candidates for Congress in the Is
District will address the people at the
following times and places.
Richland, Keokuk county, on Tues
day. July I'd, at 2 o'clock, p m
Lancaster, Keokuk county, on Wed
nesday, July Sd, at 10 o'clock, a m
Sigourney. Keokuk county, on Wed.
nesday, the July Sd, at o'clock p m
Indianapolis, Mahaska county, on Fri
day, July 9Th, at ! o'clock, p m
OskaIoosa, Mahaska county, on Sat.
ulday, July 9th, at o'clock p m
Newton, Jasper county, on Monday
July 9th, at o'clock, p m
Fort Des Moines, Polk county, on
Tuesday, July 9th. at o'clock. p m
Peneuch, Dallas county, on Wednes-
day, July 10, at o'clock, p m
Winterset, Madison county, on Thurs,
day, July IL, at o'clock, p m
Indianola, Warren county, on Friday,
July IL, at o'clock, p m
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-06-28

II The Locofoco Convention nomi-
mated the following ticket for State Off
GERS, of which, and the way il was done,
we shall probably have something to
say hereafter.
For Governor, Stephen l.. Hampstead
of Dnbuque--Auditor, William Pattee,
OF Lee-Treasnrer, Israel Keister, of
Davis-Secretary of State, G. w. Nc
Cleary, of Louisa--Treasure of the
Board of Public Works, George Gillas-
py, of Marion.
We believe scarce a man on the ticket
was the first, or the free choice of ma
jority of the Delegates. The Dodge
dynas ty were defeated in their choice for
Governor, but finally controlled the Sc
lection of the candidate. The Lee
Delegates appear to have picked up a
fellow in this county, who lacks industry
to make aliving at anything else, and
whose incompetency as Justice of the
Peace is poor recommendation OF his
ability to Audit the accounts of the State,
though he will doubtless subserve the
ends for which he was selected. Keis-
ter was Halls right boDer in Eucher-
ing the Pottawattamie voters out of the
Poll Books, and will receive better vote
abroad than at home. Such will also be
the case with Pattee and Gillaspy.-Tal-
iey Whig and Register.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-06-28
Advantages Of Plank Roads.

lst. They are of easier and cheaper
construction than Railroads.
End. The repairs are less expensive, and
they yield larger and more certain
return 10 the stockholders.
3rd. Produce can be carried over them
cheaper than on Railroads.
4th. The material for their construction
is found in the abundant forests Of our
own country, and not in the IRON re-
gions of England.
9Th. They accommodate larger num-
Der of people, because they can branch
almost to every mans door, while
Railroads cannot be SO diffused.
9th. They tend to sustain the neighbor-
hood and village population, and Gre
ate home market in every neighbor-
hood they traverse.
7th. They are better adapted to Iowa in
its present condition, because they can
be constructed and kept in repair by
the farmers themselves, so as to make
the fravel pay the expense Of taking
their produce to market, besides yiel-
ding them fair per cent in addition,
on the amount of their investment.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-06-28

WHAT IS BIoLooY. There is nothing
80 much distinguishes the present age, 40
the wonderful and inextricable theories
we have of the principle of life. The
pen OF old time thought they understood
it, sufficiently to take some care Of il;
knew what would destroy it, and what
would preserve it. They knew some-
thing OF heads and hearts, and were sim
pie enough to believe that ihere>#ss-x
"wilI," which had somethn. to do with
the action Of the body and the mind
But these are old notions, and will no,
answer for this reforming age. s.It j.
now found out that the head is a S.alssa,..
ic battery, and the nerves the wire-,iast.
like the electric telegraph. The ilfe6xss
is called Electro Biology, and it Nsr Sc
remembered that one of the witnes$ss ~;
the trial of DR.. Webster, was a lesturer,
on it. But Mr.. Alfred Since of the Ray
al Society of England has published 4
book on the subject, which explains tho
whole affair. He regards the brain as a
great galvanic battery, and gafvanic con-
ductors, and illustrates, by large varie-
ty OF the most interesting ex )erimcnts.
how muscular action is produced, and
how sensation is transmitted from ono
part Of the body TO another But. Pa
triot.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-06-28

DAeuERREorYfEs.--Dr. McKellops'
who has been with us for few days,
may be found at the Ottumwa House,
He is first rate artist, and if you want
good likeness of yourself or friends.
make haste and get it. We presume
there is hardly any one who would think
it money badly spent, to secure for the
trihing sum of 2 or dollars a perfect
miniature Of themselves or family. He
will remain here until Monday next.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-06-28
KEEP IT BEFORE THE PEG

KEEP 1T BEFORE THE PEO-
PIE THAT the miserable management
Of the River Improvement, by the Loco
foco leaders, has resulted in the abandon
ment of large portion of the work
once commenced-and the almost certain
prospect of the abandonment of the rest!
That they, while railing out against
all paper currency, have issued $2O,-
600 in worthless Shin Plasters!!
That the old Board unjustly exacted
81 extra from every one who entered
River Lands, and the present Board ex-
act 81 more for furnishing them their
deeds!!!
When men enter land at the u. States
land Offices they are furnished their pat.
ents free of cost. But he who is so un-
fortunate as to live on the River Lands,
has to pay 81 for the privilege Of taking
his deed. And this money goes into the
pockets of men who receive good sal.
airy for all their services.
g.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-06-28
This is the Man.

Keister, of Davis county, the Locofo-
co nominee for State Treasurer, is the
same Skee-zicks, who il is generally be-
lieved stole the Kanesville Poll Books,
and gave them to j. G.. Hall. 1t will be
seen by Mr.. Halls testimony published
by order of Congress, that he admits
that the missing Poll Books were found
in his possession. We have been look
ing ever since, 10 see Keister rewarded
for this base act; and none need be sur
prised, or ask why such man was cho-
sen TO fill so responsible an office!--
Those who do the dirty work for Dodge
e. Co., have to be rewarded with offices,
if the character of the State, and inter-
ests of the people have to be sacrificed
to accomplish it.
Barber the Clerk Of Monroe county,
who Dodge attempted to bolster up by
calling on Locofoco meeting to give
him nine cheers, has been repudiated by
all parties, and suffered to go into the
solitude of private life, "unwept and un-
sung" And, can it be possible that the
people of Iowa will cast their votes for
his equally guilty accomplice. The
nominees for Congress, and all the nomi-
n 1
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-06-28


The Germans, says paragraph in the
New York Post. have recently taken a
particular fancy TO raising po,a:oes.--
The following is their method of proiu-
cling the greatest good for the greatest
number:
"The potatoe is planted whole. with
out any preparation, only allowing liz.
tie more splce than usual. When the
plants have attained the heighth OF the
hand, they are also cleaned and hoed as
usual. When. however, the time for
drawing up the earth around them has
arrived, the fol- ring process is adopted
instead: The green stalks are divided
and laid down by the hand on the ga,
soil in the form Of the spohes Of wheel
and covered with the neighboring earth
the operation being readily performed
by placing the foote on the plant. Some
weeks later the leaves begin to push
through the soil, when they are again
laid down and covered with four inches
OF earth. This is all the labor required,
and occupies about the same time as the
ordinary hoeing up process, but i, pro-
duces six times more fruit. The subter-
ranean stalks are covered with potatoes
in the form of a wreath or chaplet.