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A Coca Joke,

The Southern Lit. Gaz. tells good
one Of Prof of N. c. college, who
was in the habit of examining the rooms
at night to see if the boys were trespass-
ing on the rules of the board of drectors.
They, one night got large ram in a
dark room, and on making noise, Prof.
wended his way cautiously to note pro-
ceedings and report delinquents.
AS he stopped to apply his optic to the
key hole Of the door, the ram, taking it
as challenge, gave him a butt, and
tumbled him heels over head. Picking
himselfup as well as he could, in his as
tonshment, he was assailed in the rear,
and once more Frustrated. This anu
sing illustration of the ups and downs of
life continued some minutes until both
parties made an unprecedented descent
of the stairs. The alarmed professor
was not sufficiently hurt by this fall to
disable him from flight, and he made
tracks for his dwelling with Gilpin
speed. The liberated animal fled also,
towards his home.
The next morning, the professor was
seen, examining the floor of the hall
closely for some traces which might I'M
fold the character of his ''nocturnal foe. :"
lie sought in vain, however-and for
days the mystery preyed on his spirits.
After the graduation Of the class, he ask
ed of one Of the baccalaureatcs if he had
not hand in the adventures of that
night, und begged him if it were so, to
explain to him the mystery.-When
the explanation was given, the professor
was convulsed with laughter, and said
had he discovered the joke at the time
he should have pardoned its offenders
for the malcllless fun of the thing.
A NOBLE DEED.-The following Joint
resolution, introduced into the Senate by
Mr.. Foote, has passed both Houses OF
Congess, and received the Presidents
approval:
"Fhereas, The people of the United
Stats sincerely sympathise with the
Hungarian exils, Kossuth and his asso-
ciate, and fully appreciate the magnan-
imoS conduct Of the Turkish Govern
men in receiving and treating these no.
BILE &iles with kindness and hospitality;
and whereas, it is the wish of the exiles
to enigrate to the United States, and the
will of the Sultan to permit them to
lean his Observation-Disclosures
RsolUed, &C., That the President of
theUnited States be, and he hereby is,
reqested to authorize the employment
of smc one of the public vessels which
ma. be now cruising in the Meditcrra-
nea, to receive and convey to the Uni
} tedStates the said Louis Kossuth and his
associates in captivity"
This is backing up the Webster letter
1.-THE right sort of style What will
Cavalier Hulsemann and his Imperial
. Sjesty say now!
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rows must be relieved by hand and hoe
At this working, sow over each acre
you may have in potatoes, a mixture
composed of 6 bushels of ashes, 2 BUSH
els of lime, 2 bushels of salt, and of
plaster. In ten days or two weeks, give
a third and last working, increasing the
hill little and preserving its fl atness.
In recommending top-dressing with
ashes, lime, salt, and plaster, we do not
wish it to be inferred, that we do so I'M
der the impression that it will prove
preventive ofthe rot; for We repudiate
all idea Of prcscribing specific for dis
ease, the cause of which nobody knows
anything about. Our object is of an
other kind in each of the substances,
are to be found portions of the inorganic
constituents which enter into the struc-
lures of the potato; for that reason, in
part, we recommend them, and again,
because they all act as absorbents, and
will be likely to attract and husband
considerable portions of aliment from
the atmosphere, and thereby enable the
potatoes 10 carry on their work Of re-
production the more actively and health
fully.
Quantity Of Seed.-It requires from
II to Is bushels of potatoes to plant an
acre of land, the precise quality being
pretty much governed by the variety
and manner in which the sets may be
cut, some kinds from having more eyes,
yielding more sets.
Root CuAure.-Every farmer who
takes pride in his mich cows, should
plant an acre of each of the following
roots--mangls uwtce', sugar beet, car
riots and parsaips' With ten loads of
dung we'll rotted, a compost of equal
parts of such dung and marsh mud, or
200 lbs. of Guano, each acre, it is safe
to say would grow 800 bushels of roots,
a half bushel eff either, cut up, and nix
Il with cut hay, or straw, at two meals a
day, in addition to the long provcnder
usually given, would keep the COWS well
in milk, enable the oxen to labor, and
preserve the young stock in fine health,
and encourage their growth.
1t is too soon to plant these roots, but
we anticipate the time, in the hope, that
our friends may make the necessary
preparations to enter into their culture.
Next month we will give the necessary
directions as to how they should be cul-
tivated.
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LAND At PRIVATE SALE.

The subscriber offers for Sale tract
of Land containing
FORTY acres,
more or less, and lying on theroad lead
ing from the village Of Port Deposit to
Battle Swamp, about half a mile from
the first named place. The soil is of
the best quality, and the location very
desirable, as ready sale may be found at
the adjoining village for whatever pro-
duce may be raised; manures may also
be obtained with comparatively little
hauling. A portion of this land is al
ready in an improved state, and with a
small additional expenditure might be
placed in excellent order. Good crops
of Corn and Wheat have been raised up
on it during the past year. The rcmen-
der is covered with valuable timber. 70
a person wishing to provide himself with
a snug home no situation could be more
suitable.
Also another tract ofSIXTY ACRES,
lying upon the River hill near Rock Run:
OF like quality and condition.
The title to the above tracts is unex-
ceptionable. Possession given 18th
March next. Inquire of
JOHN A. j. CRESWELL,
Nov. 10th 90 Elkton.
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1nistellolleous.
God Is Passing by.

Where the gentle s;rcamlets flow,
Where the morning dew-drops glow,
Wheie the zcphyrs wing their flight,
In the cool and welcome night;
Whispering through the fragrant grove
TO the heart that GOOD is love-"
Where the light clouds skim the sky,
Worship! "God is passing by!'
Hoary forest, rugged rock.
Roaring torrents, earthquake shock,
And when thunder rends the sky,
Trcnlbll .tGod is passing by -
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Vim. +. Murphy,
BLINK BOOE M4NTFlCTT

blink BOOK M1NUF.lCTTRFR
No 26 S0uM Third Street, PhUadelDhia.
Over II. Johnson & Co.'S Exchange Office.
Banks, Public Offices and Merchants supplied
at the shortest notice.
.acc0nm Bcoks Of all kinds, ChecLf Boohs, &c.,
made in the most durable manner, at the short
est notice, and at reduced prices.
job Printing of all kinds neatly and expeli-
tlously executed. All work warranted.
June II, 1850
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NTOTICE is hereby given to the creditors Of
~ Jacob Gilbert, that personal dischar ge
hath been granted 10 said debtor, and that the
seventh day Of April, being the first day of our
county court next succeeding this date hath been
set apart for The final hearing in his case, where
his creditors may attend, and shew cause if any
they Lave, whya final discharge shall not be
granted said debtor.
Test, r. C. HOLLYDAY, elk.
Jan, 18th '50--3m OF Cecil county Court.
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NJ Office is hereby given to the creditors CT
" VIM. l.. Armstrong, that a personal dis
charge hath been granted to said debtor, and that
the seventh day OF April, being the first day Of
our county court next succeeding this dale hath
been set apart for the final hearing in his casa,
where his creditors may attend, and shew cause
irany they have, why final discharge shall net
be granted said debtor.
Test, X. c. UOLLYDAY, elk.
Dec. 2*th '50---3m Of Cecil county Court.
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NT0TICE IS hereby given to tho creditors Of
" D0vidE. Lockard, that personal discharge
hath been granted TO said debtor, AMI that the
seventh day of April. being the first day Of our
county court next succeeding this date hath been
set apart for the final hearing in his case, where
his creditors may attend, and shcw cause if any
they have, WHY final discharge shall not be
granted said debtor.
Test. r. C. HOLLYDAY, elk.
Jan. lth '50--3m of Cecil county Court.
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Valuable Real Estate for Sale,

'1uJ"""tnS e"e '"tuSe % EthtOU,
Cecil County, Md.
NNHE subscriber will sell at Private Sale,
n from
100 TO $50 .4cres of Land.
a far proportion of which will be woodland
from of that part ofhis farm lying north of the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Rail
Road, and embracing the high land on the north
crn part OF his farm. Tho situation is rcmarka-
bly, healthy, with the best of spring water, com
mands beautiful view Of the river valley AMI
surrounding country, and the whole has fine
southern exposure.
Also, LOTS for sale at fair prices in Main and
Bridge Streets, in the town of Ellton Persons
purchasing at this time will have sufficient time
10 put up buildings before the 25tl of March
next.
For terms apply TO The subscriber on the prem
Uses SAML. HOLLlNGSWORTu.
Oct. 10, Soft
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ri Office is hereby given to the creditors OF
IL Charles w. Owen, that personal discharge
hath been granted to said debtor, and that the
seventh day of April, being the first day of our
county court next succeeding this date hath been
set apart for the final hearing in his case, where
his creditors may attend, and shcw cause if any
they have, why Il final discharge shall not be
granted said debtor.
Test, r. c. HOLLYDAY, elk.
Dec. 2Sth '50--3m ofCecil county Court.
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THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE.

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE,
That the subscriber cf Cecil county las Oh
tanned from the Orphans Court of said county
letters Of Administration on the personal estate
Of
Ihcn MS ]. Slicer.
late Of said county deceased. All persons hay
ing claims AGAINST the sail heccaseI, are hereby
warned to exhibit the same with The vouchers
therCofduly authenticated. on or before the
llh day cfFcbruary, 1852,
they may otherwise by law, be excluded from
all benefit Of sail estate. All persons indebted
to sail estate are requested to make immediate
payment to the Subscribers. Given under our
hands this 10Th day Of February, 1851.
HAMjI Ell SLlt Err,
JOHN I. hLiCER,
Feb. Is, 81 CIV Aam'rs.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

CLOTHS, Cassimeres and Vestings, Brown,
CBlack Olive and Drab Beaver, French, Eng
lish and American Blacks, Claret, Brown, Olive
and Grey cloth, Black and Fancy Cassimercs,
Black and Figured Satin, Twiled Silk and Cas-
smere Nestings, at prices to suit every person,
for sale by WIN. TORBERT.
Nov. Is
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Il 4 Ia NJ 4 4 " L L y AIkDs
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE.,
That the subscriber of Cecil county has OBJ
tanned from the Orphans Court of said county
letters Of Administration On the personal estate
of
Bennett Love-
late Of said county deceased All persons hay
in claims asainst the said dee, uscd. are here by
warned 10 exhibit the same with the vouchers
thereof duly authenticated, en- or before the
It'll '0y or February, 1852,
they may oil cgwisp hy law. be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. All persons indebted TO
m"nt 10 the sub "ribcr. Given under my hand
this 18th day tf February, 1851.
CHALkLEY b. CUTLER,
Feb. -, 81 Gw Admir-.
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE,
That the sub rcrbrrs Of Cecil county las OBJ
tanned from the Orphans Court of said county
letters Tcstamen,ary on The personal estate Of
Andrew l.Clniirr, ST.,
late of said county deceased. All persons having
clnms againstthp saiI deceased, are hereby warn
ed TO exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof
duly authenticated. ON or ~ fare the
18th day cfFcbrray, 1852.
they may Otherwise hy law, b. excluded from all
benefit Of ,ail cs;a'c. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested 10 make immediate pay
mcnt the subscriber. Given un Ter NY hand
this 18th day of February, 1881.
ANDREW MCINTYRE, Jr.,
Feb. IS, 81 Gw Fycc'r
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
i! scrbcre ot Cecil county Ips nh,ainch from
the Orphans Court of said county letters of adj
ministIation On the personal estate Of
Annie Mercer,
late Of said county deceased. All persons hay
ing claims agnins, the sad deceased, are hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers
theoretically authenticated, on or before the
9Th day d'Fuhcuary, 1852,
they may otherwise By law, be excluded from all
benefit Of said estate. All persons indebted TO
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment 10 the Subscribers. Given under our
hands this 18th day Of Fybrnaty 1881.
JOHN ". WRIT,
MARGARET s. WRIT,
Feb. 10Th, 81 CIV Admrs.
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Trustees Sale
QlN
T.3LTHBLE RE.4L EST.4TE
In Cecil County, .HarWand.

1'0 = wv S"'V'''J, s7I'F7 yTTf7fU'
I'm virtue of a Decree of the High Court of
Il Chanccry, the subscriber as Trustee, will
sell to the highest bidder. at Public Auction. a,
the Court House door in Elkton. on Tt ESDAY,
The M day Of .3irI, 1851, at 3 O'Clock p. NJ.
all that Farm, or Tract Of Land of which Thos.
Fulton, late of Cecil county, died seized: and on
which he rcsiled called ''Pembrokc," contain
ing about
E1a Acres,
of first rate land. This Farm is situated within
mile ofthe Pennsylvania Line, and within the
same distance from the Susluehanna river. near
the Henl ofthc Mainland Canal. Vie imnroyc-
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JOHN S. KENNARD,

OIL CLOTHS,
&C., &c., far surpasses any proceeding year: both
for variety an elegance, being Of the best in
the city. He earnestly invites those visiting
Wilmington 10 call and see some ofthe bargains
constantly offering ut this establishment. He
deems il unnecessary TO describe the stock of
Dry Gnnis, but would say it is worthy the at
tcnton of every Lady and Gentleman, as they
can purchase most any article from splendid
silk, down to Muslins and Calicoes at cts per
yard.
CARPETS! CARpETSu CARpETSu!
Those who want Carpet can get some I'M
common bargains, such as follows:
Superior Extra Three Ply Ingram, all Wool
Ing ain, from 30 10 Is ris., all Wool filing do.
81 to 80 c's. Cotton and Wool do Is, to g cts.
Stair and Entry Carpets, do. 10 10 G2s cts, Rag
Carpets nj - els rcr yard Also, Floor and
Table Oh Cloths, Stair Oil Cloths, Druggett
Stair Crash. &C., SC.
Merchants who may wish ~cois at fines. not
convenient 10 visit Plila 'clphia, are invited to
cali at this establishment and examine the pri-
crs. The proprietor being an attendant on the
''rhila !cEqhia Auctions" AMI being constantly
in the market can offer inducements worthy their
attention. JOHN s. kENNARD,
No. Sc Market St.
Wilmington, 10th 80.
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ilbHsc anu Olncr farm buildings.
an in good repair. There is suliicicncy of
Woodland for the use of the place, and ali the
residue has been heavily lined and is now in a
high state Of cultivation.
1HE IER.NS Sale.
Prescribed by the Decree, arc--tbnt onc fourth
Of the purchase money shall be paid in cash on
the day OF Sale, and the residue in equal install
ments at SIX. twelve, and eighteen months, with
interest from the day Of Sale, for which notes
with approved security will be required.
1T TIE same TIME md PLACE, the
subscriber, as Trustee, under Decree in Equi-
twill also sell another FARM adjoining the
above, known by the name Of ".4adi!ioa to
DO" gder'y'S E"dcaror," and containing
2lS HcreS, More or Less.
This land is situated on the Susquehanna river.
at or near the Head of the Canal. About one
half is covered with fine TIMBER, which may
be brought TO market at little expense through
the Canal The residue is arabic land of tolcr-
ably good quality, but not highly TT
improved. There is Il good Gs$asTs
DWELLING HOUSE upon the Ffssa5.,R
premises now occupied by Benia- sfSSst. ia
TIE TERMS or SHE
Prescribed by the Decree for the sale of this
land are; that onc-half of the purchase money
shall be paid on the day of sale, and the residue
in six months thereafter, with interest for which
the purchasers note will be required, with secu-
rity approved by the Trustee.
Persons wishing to purchase are requested to
examine the property previous TO The day of sale,
and are referred to MIR. John MCCULLOUGH, near
College Green, in Cecil county, who will show
the land and give all necessary information.
HENRY W. ARCHER,
Jan. IS, '51-ts Trustee.
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'f"i h'''' Ndii't!' lHc improve
ments consist ola good two story
D|FELLiNG II o. s T., with
slate roof, Il fine large Barn, Gar
rage AMI Wagon House, Corn
House and other farm b,ii,Iings
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The subscriber offers for Sale tract
of Land containing
FORTY HHPEC
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-01-08
The steam shin Arctic.

The following is an account of the immense engine
Of the new Steamship Arctic. 1t is undoubtedly the
best piece of mechanicsm ever executed on this side Of
The Atlantic.
''The magnificent engine was manufactured at ss'rhe
Novelty Works" OF Messrs. StlInan, Allen s. Co., and
deserves special description Ii is what is called
''Sue Lever Engne, having a ninety Eve inch cyl.
inder and ten feet stroke, giving her per cent ad
vantage over any steamer ever before built To take
advantage OF this power she has wheels thny-ve feet
six inches in diameter, with one foot more din in the
water than the Atlantic and Pacific The wheels are
armed with thry-sx paddles, each IL feet six inches
10 length, The immense fabric OF the engine rests III on
cast iron bed pieces weighing than thr, eight
tons, being thrlytwo feet in length and nine tcet in
width The framing aud connecting parts of tie en-
slne are OF wrought iron, and the pisons Of brass,
which last Is an entire feature. The shafts are %
inches IN diameter. There four immense boilers of
the vertical tubular obstruction, two funatCs
and about 5000 tubes. The weight OF the engine and
boilers entire, without water, eight hundred tons =
They occupy ninety feet othc length of the boat and
ihrty-two feet in depth. The cylinders are provided
with balance poppe valves feature peculiar TO Amer
lean Steamers, giving free ngress and egress of the
steam to the cylinder. There are also euages of mi
Gus constructions for telling the force of steam the
amount Of vacuum, the temperature Of the hot water
&c; an engmeer which counts the revolutions of the
engine, from one TO mion aud IN Indicator for mea-
cling diagrams on cards. The boilers are furnished with
three separate instruments for noting the height Of wa
ter IN them, each boiler having Of Stinin'4 patent
fuse tubes to give warning Of the snbsilence of the a
ter from the iunances, and also with one Of Stewards
sallnometers for measuring its density. The doors of
the boilers are water-doors, that is the water crcuacs
through the hinges and the doors themselves making
the urnance-roons as comfortable as any other part o
the ship. That is Yankee notion Each boiler i
provided with shut-of valve, enabling any one oile,
to be shut of from all the rest There Is a cnometer
TO show the level OF the ship lengthways species
inverted syphon which directs the part of the shin for
which the coal should next be taken To preserve tho
trim OF the vessel This is an American nodfcato,
m an European invention, rendered much more cerai,
N rs Indication. All the principal Journals Of III,
engine are furnished with sellactng OF automatic oil
caps, which discharge oil in proportion to the rapdil
OF the movement, and stop when the engine stops 1,
word, every known improvement in engine milJu,
has found place in this Noble piece Of mechanism Z
The furnaces are in tiers the upper Tier bcino fire.,
by means ola movable PLATFORM"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-01-08

HAYTI-We see by an extract of letter from
Hayti that the trade between that country and
the United States is increasing. American manu-
featured cottongoods menace, before long, complete
supremacy over Englisirmanuiaclure cotton goods,
account of the durability and perfection the for
mer offer. There is wide field open at lIayti for
trade if proper were taken to improve it, but
the commerce Of this country, as far as Hayli is
concerned, has always been made subseryent to the
peculiar institutions of some Of the States and
greater duties have always been paid in Hayt by
American vessels than those charged on any other
nation. Great Britain acknowledged the indepen-
dence of Hayii, and so compasscd an immense trade
which properly belonged to our own country The
United States Government has never yet, we be-
Iieve, formally recognized her. There Is popula-
Won Of ABBOTT million Haytans and the country is
able to subsist population of five millions. The
capabilities of the country have never been taxed to
their utmost 1t is rich in mines of gold silver,
copper, iron and salt great part of the island is
still covered with dense primitive forests Of mahog-
any, logwood, ironwood, cedars, &C. It's rivers and
bays yield an abundant supply of turtle, shefsh,
&C.; and it sends US coffee, sugar and indigo. The
Island is 400 miles long, but will hardly average IC0
wide, containing 29,5c0 square mies.--PhiIaael-
phia Ledger.
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Massachusetts, legislature.

THURSDAY, Jan. Z.
SENATE. Mr.. Seaver presented the petition of F.
: Ne~ha and others, Of Lynn, demonstrating against
the votes Tor Senators returned by the authorities Of
that city Received and referred
The ioint Committee rules and orders made re-
port which was adopted.
The committee appointed ON the petition of James
Kinba and others, reported that they have leave to
Withdraw their petition, which was accepted. Adj
journed.
HOUSE. petition was presented of Thomas D.
Loring and others Of Pynpton against the right Of
representative Of that town a in the House, and
referred TO the Committee on Elections
The House proceeded ballot for Sergeant-at-
Arms, and made choice ofBenjamin Stevens, who had
33l OF tue 333 cast, against Tor Harvey Chap
man.
The report of the Committee en- Rules and Orders
WAS accepted