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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-20

We md indeed complaints to be prevalent To this
macnine that the work is too for pair Of
Tor the whole day. which necessates either more being
applied or the horses being changed which of course
increases the expense McCormioks on the contrary
was driven by man seated the machine mt the ordi
nary pace OF carthorses, say two and half miles per
hour--a rate at which pair Of horses might work a
whole day at plough and with as little distress for
this machine appears not only be lighter in ITSELF but
TO work with more TO the horses than the other be-
Ing so balanced to throw very slight pressure upon
the horses back while the weight ON the pole OF
is very considerable We did not test particularly the
quantity Of work done by each machine In given time
though In the accounts recorded by Mr. Valentine of the
performances, Il did not appear that there was much
difference between them In this respect each cutting be-
tween hye and six roody per hour thu average We
consider, however, that II Mccormick machine, which
clears foot wider space than the other Is the lighter
and less distressing to work Ii must cut the greatest
quantity moving mt that steady ordinary pace which we
deem not only most desirable FOR the sake of the horses
but also for securing the continuous delivery OF the
shesyes with precision and regularity, and that any in
creased to be obtained by driving the horses beyond that
speed would be dearly purchased We are therefore,
opinion that of the two machines thus tried cCormcks
has the advantage IN ghncss Of draugh security OF cut
ting and clearing itself under adverse and
in the more convenient delivery Of the sheaves
The report concludes by stating that both machines
possess many merits, and capable even in their
present state Of doing much service to the farmer but
that both susceptible of very great Improvement"
challenge has also been given and accepted for trial be-
tween Bells and McCormcks machines Nothing is
more likely to produce improvement in this very valuable
addition to rural machinery than the active conpeti
ton which is in existence between the makers of the rival
implements
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spective merits Of rival Reaping Machines which
have been made during the late harvest IN England
as follows
REAPIKG MACHINES. 1868.
We have purposely abstained from commenting upon
the various Of the progress made In renpug
by machine until the termination Of the harvest should
enable TO form some estimate Of the Of this
class Of instruments and ascertain which Of the
several competing reapng machines has proved the most
effective Enough has been done by the use Of the reap
ing machine to prove that long il win In great mes
sure supersede hand reaping largo farms Even
great economy obtained by using the machine and there
TO believe that great improvements viii be
made in the different machines now before the public
The following reports comparative trials made be-
tween rival reaping machines The first trial be-
tween Husseys American machine, manufactured by
Crosk, and Mr.. Bells original Scotch machine. The
trial took place the farm Of Mr. Watson Of Keor in
the presence Of party Of distinguished land
and agriculturss The award Of tho judges
strongly in favor Of Bells machine The following Is the
practical portion Of the report;
The two other machines were then set 10 work on SINH
lar lots Of ground and llusseys under the supernten
dence OF Mr. Love- cut about two thirds Of the prescribed
quantity within the fortyfve minutes while for some
not explained the other did not complete its task
As these machines nearly similar with the
endless cloth revolving directly in the track Of the
machine and intended to facilitate the delivery Of the
corn in straight line behind it. the work performed by
! them nearly alike. We found on examination that
the breadth about three feet and a half each
time and though the stubble was well cut up hill and
when the machine worked against the inclination Of the
barley yet IL quite the contrary down hill where the
stalks often dragged and left Indeed, so
strongly did the director Of Husseys machine feel this
difficulty that after the first round he avoided emitting
down bin ut ALL and confined himself 10 working up hill
exclusively by which nearly half o. the time
lost The stops Of these two machines were also much
more frequent than with Bells arising from stones and
other impcdments wen from the cutters driving
into the ground which not only caused great delay but
also much risk in damaging the machines irreparaby
From the shortness and peculiar construction Of the cut
ers il appeared 10 that they much TOO liable to
choke clog particularly when they in with
any thing green or lying At angle from them which
rendered IL often necessary 10 stop the machines in
der 10 have the teeth cleared and the mpedmepts other
wise removed.
when the trial ut the barley completed the parties
adjourned TO the wheat field, and Bells machine first
charged directly into the centre and large lane for
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-20

NOVEL EXPRESS BUSINESS. Express was re-
Gently commissioned to forward young lady from a
central town in Pennsylvania TO New Orleans The Ex-
press fulfilled their contract to the letter. by delivering
their fair and valuable package marked the
good order and condition. We have heard Of children
being forwarded by express but this is the first instance
within knowledge Of adult being committed to the
charge Of these enterprsng carriers matter
Of business Philadelphia Mere
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Panama to oregon. y.
CASE OF SAD IsTsREsr.-A writer in the Springfield
Republican, from the Insane Retreat in Worcester, men
tons the following;
There is = small pond In The garden. Just opposite the
pond woman, humbly dressed looking in the water.
That poor woman said the Doctor, has been here for
several years She assists in the Kitchen and is perfectly
harmless although incurabc She the wife Of ndustr
man. living in adjoining town They had family Of
three boys whom died suddenly Of the scarlet fever
Within week Of their burial the mother proceeded TO pond
near BY for Az she dipping her pail, she
saw something beneath the surface which attracted Der
attention and taking wooden rake she pulled the bank
il proved be the body Of her remaining child walnut
SHE'LL viii piece OF paper stuck In the centre floating
upon water which, doubt sailing from the reach OF the
child caused him stretch for IT, lose his balance and be
drowned Before she mad raving mad and was
brought here II IL her daily witch that water for
few moments just the hour she discovered the body Oh
her child and then " return quietly to her work But she
not allowed 10 do which, by the way Of
been tried violent 6ts and convulsions would follow
"You say she IL incurable," said I. fa#i
"Quite think" Under superntendence, continued
the doctor she Is quiet and useful here bat without y sne
would be dangorous.r rc ffAs
While he speaking The mother whose Bereavement OF
her children heddryenbe msd forever turned upon n.r
and with her face turned TO the EARTH walked slowly toward
the house As she approached the doctor called 70 he and
dropping low courtesy she stood looking At u.s., s.
have ces whose melancholy expression might chill
the blood like the wind and the power Of mpa
thzng with them be very limited But OF all that have
seem not any have approached looked upon
absence OF NIL ~ sunshine Pale ashy pale, were her
eauresy ps hueless and her eyes sunken her
lower dropped upon her breast and looked like
Poor creature exclaimed the DOCTOR what vreichcdness
1 Of mind s there .depictedEsa Gag rn.f tt.
al never saw II equaIled," ssd l. ~ nj.
"No wonder replied be. For FIVE years smile has not
played upon her features, and in my opinion, ~A
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-20

The number Of hogs raised in the FIVE States Of Ohio
Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana and Tennessee during the
year 1850 is estimated at over IL, 600 O00
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SARDISEs-The editor Of the Manchester Mirror says,
from personal knowledge that the bay Of Monterey Cali
fornia is literally filed with this delicious fish, They
TO be found there in greater abundance than in
other part Of the world They be found not only
at Moaterey but in all the still waters on the coast from
Panama To Oregon
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-20

ATTEMPT TO RrLt4-A young named Cariaiar Decker
shot, at the residence of his parents Philadelphia on
Monday by girl named Hariena Hesser II appears that
Becker had paid considerable attention for four or
years, and had made pretenson marry her About
the month Of July last he put into prison some offence
not made known and II required the fifty 4eight dol
lars to get him liberated This Furnished by Mari
lena out Of her hard earnings and the fellow restored
liberty From this time up to September she seemed unri
ing to regard him ne well she had done formerly final
" yielded TO hrs pcrussons and ruined After this he
borrowed the OF forywo dollars under the pretnce Of
wishing 70 make arrangements TO marry her h. however,
altered his mind and refused to give the any sasso
ton lie lived at place which she could find. and
sunday night che went to he residence his parents above
stated She remained there III night supposing that he might
come In this she not mistaken. lie mnde his appear
ance there about daylight and she accoted h lie refused
steadily 70 tell her where he lived, and told her
as he wanted nothing mere to do with her. He babe her
good bye and Ms no turned TO leave her she eveed pistol
At him, pulled trigger and he fell The ball smack him
the hard bone behind the glanced upwards between the
scalp and the sku for inches Had it gone cpe.ha
inch owsr down. he would have been instantly killed. The
woman arrested and taken before Alderman Buck
man vho committed her PRISON.. In tho afternoon the
wounded man, being able 10 walk proceeded the alder
mans oce vhesupon the magistrate sent him prison 10
answer charge Of seducton.--Inqrirer.
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rHE RIVAL REApERs IN ENGLANp.

The Economist, London journal Of high cha
racter, sums up the important tests of the re-
spcctive merits of rival Reaping Machines which
have been made during the late harvest in England,
as follows
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1852-12-22
a Good Joke.

The following story of Neil McKinnon, a
New York wag surpasses in impudence any
thing within our recollection. Read and
spe.k for yourself, gentle reader;
When the celebrated Copenhagen Jack
son. was British Minister in this couxtry,
he resided in New York, and occupied q
house in Broadway. Neil one night, at a
late hour, in company with bevy of rough
riders, while passing the house, noticed it
was brilliantly illuminated, and that several
carriages were waiting at the door.
"Hallo?'' said our wag, "what's going
on at Jackson's
One of the party remarked that Jackson
had a party that evening.
"What!" exclaimed Neil, jackson have
a party and not invited? 1 must see to
that"
So stepping up to the door he gave ring
which soon brought the servant to the door.
Il want to see the British Minister"
said Neil
GU must call some other time," said
the servant, for he's engaged at a game Of
whist and must not be disturbed"
"Don't talk TO me that way" said Nc
Kinnon, "but 60 directly and tell the Bril-
fish Minister that Unjust see him immediate
]y on special business"
The servant obeyed and delivered his
message in so impressive style as to bring
Mr.. jackson to the door forthwith.
Well,'' said Mr.. jackson, "what can be
your business with me this time Of night
which is so very urgent"
Are you Mr. Jackson" said Neil.
eyes, sir, am MIR. Jackson
I" The British Minister %
eyes, SIR"
''You have party here tonight, I per-
ceive, Mr.. jackson %
eyes, sir. have party"
CA large party, presume %
Yes, sir, large party.
"Playing cards, understand"
eyes, sir, playing cards"
"Oh, WE'LL said Neil, "as was passing
| merely called to inquire what's trumps ?"
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1852-12-22

very often sew and then 60 to bed because
she was so weak, and then get up to sew
but sometimes she could hardly sOork for
crying so -
She laughed, and said, ssshe very often
pulled herself up in her bed to work; and
at one time her eyes had suffered so that
she could not see person across the street,
but they were better now.'
| do not know, but I believe our eyes
were little dimmed, as we thought of the
weary hours of toll, which must have
blurred such bright eyes rs hers.
Mr.. Pease was trying to induce her to go
into an establishment he could procure her,
where she could earn just as much as she
earned now, without working in the even
ings, and on easy, plain work.
She feared to change. There was al
ways so much risk in changing. He as
sured her that there would be no risk and
here, if she wanted spare day occasionally,
she could have it. No, she never wanted
spare days-but she would think of it, and
thanked him much.
ployer to whom she had lately been, who
doubted the testimonials Of character which
MIR. Pease had procured her. Her cheek
flushed, and the dark eye cleaned as he
spoke of the suspecting questions of the
man, "until at last" said she, 81 told him
| would do no work for him at any price,
after such iRpertinent questions.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1852-12-22
DAILY EVENING STAR,

The PREss.-Mr. Winthrop, in an ora
ton before the Alumni of Harvard College,
thus comments on the Press of America:
"And then, the press Of America-the
periodical press, the pamphlet press, the
light literature press, and above all the
newspaper press of America-that tremen-
dous enginery which throws a fresh broad
side, st morning and noon day, beneath al
most every roof in the republic, and whose
competitions so often betray it into fatal
complaisances with the prejudices, the pas
sions, and even profigacy of its supporters.
Whe, can estimate the influence of such an
enginery upon our social and moral condi-
ton? Who can calculate the pernicious
effect upon the community Of q single cor
rupt, icentious newspaper, coming SANDERS
like mint, changing phases like the moon,
with three hundred and sxty-fve opin
ions year." upon every subject which it
treats, splicing it's daily and nil Chilly potons
with every variety of obscene and sensual
stimulant, controlled by no sense of respon
slollity, finding its easy way to the knewl-
edge and perusal of the young, and igno-
rant, and inexperienced. and pandering
TO their diseased tastes and depraved appe
titles. And who can calculate, on the other
hand. the influence which might be pro-
duced-nay, let me say is produced-fcr
L have in my mind, thank heaven. more
than one example, by such an engine in
the hands of upright, intelligent indepen-
dent, and conscientious men, espousing and
advocating neither ultraisms, nor citraisms,
neither a wild fanatism nor bigoted conser-
Vatlsm with the fear of God before their
eyes, with the love of truth in their hearts,
and by whom the advancement of knowl-
edge, of morality, of virtue, of right, and of
righteousness; Is not held subordinate to
the popularity of the hour, or to the state
OF the subscription list.
les, an unfettered press is a match
and an over-match for almost anything hu-
man. Neither tyranny nor freedom can
stand against it. Neither corruption nor
virtue Can survive its systematic and per-
severing assaults. 1t may be rendered all
but omnipotent for evil, it may be rendered
almost oninipotent for good, according to
the ends to which it is directed and the in
tiuenccs by which it is controlled. And the
only reliable, earthly influence to which we
can look for safety, is sense of RESPONSE
billty, moral and religious responsibility,
On the part Of its controllers"
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1852-12-22

A person meeting an old man with silver
hairs, and very black, bushy beard, asked
him how it happened that his beard was
not so gray as the hair of his head ," BE
cause" said the old gentleman, SIT is
tarenty years younger !'
Gentlemen and ladies'" said the show
man, here you have magnificent picture
Of Daniel in the lions den. Daniel can east
ly be distinguished from the lions by the
green cotton umbrella under his left arm
''Are you in fun or in earnest ?" said
fellow to one who was giving him some smart
cuts with cow skin.
"rm in earnest" replied the other, lay
ing it on somewhat harder.
"Tm glad of it," said the first one, for
don't like such fun
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1852-12-22

A BEAUTIFUL STREET INCIDENTAL friend
who was present and witnessed the incident
below narrated, has furnished us with an
account of them. We cannot do better
than to tell the story in his own words.
He says, under the head of " Stoppage in
Broadway :" In passing through Broad
way at noon on Thursday, a stoppage oc-
CURED ON the sidewalk at the corner Of
Liberty street, of rather novel kind. An
immigrant Irish woman, with three chill
dren, was the object of deep and heartfelt
sympathy from crowds Of persons who
focked to hear as well as to alleviate the
cries of one of the children, who was only
two years old, shivering with cold-being
barefooted on the flags. The mother at
tempted taking the child in her arms, but
could not, having another, an infant, al
ready pressed to her heart The third was
better off, being three years, and having on
shoes. Some ladies looked on, but speedily
passed by, as if not able to endure the sight
casting look at the gentlemen significant
of the question. Are they not safe in
your keeping?'
The heart being touched, the pocket soon
gave way. Some gave a cent, some more
one young gentleman handed shilling, and
some shed tears in abundance. Finally,
they were taken into the store of Messrs
Rosenfeld & Levine, No. II Liberty street.
1t would appear that the crowd knew where
to take them to, for Mr. Rosenfeld, with q
heart which must yield Kim great comfort
at once supplied the children, from his
shelves with comfortable stockings, and a
comfort for the neck of each of the little
girls; he ordered them to a comfortable
stove, whose heat soon made the little fam
lily forget all else but their present comfort,
so beneicently bestowed by the hand Of the
stranger. What feelings must have perva-
ded the heart of that mother While Mr.
Il. was engaged making the little ones COM
Portable, two gentlemen left the crowd, say
ing they would purchase shoes, and so they
did; and | had the consolation of seeing
them put ON the feet Of the poor children,
ere made my exit.-N. 7. Times.
1t is very much to be regretted that the
name of the gentleman who contributed ga
cent? was not given by the editor-the
names of those who gave even "more !"
than q cent, and of those who % she'd tears
should at least be printed in letters of gold
Benevolent souls how their hearts must
have been touched! 1t is wonder that
the Wristbands of their trowsers did not
give way, as we'll as their pockets and the
hood-g gates of their eyes.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1852-12-22
HOUsE.FURNrsHING STORE.
dec 16

THE subscriber has removed to that commodious store
in Iron Hall, situated Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween 9th and 10th streets and has opened extensive
assortment of and beautiful Housekeeping articles
which he is determined to sell low the articles
can be purchased in any of the eastern cities His eek
at present consists in part Of
French and English China and Crockery Ware, in Din.
ner, Desert, Tea. and Toilet Sets
Cut and pressed Glassware.
Gilt and mahogany frame Mantel, Pier, and Toilet
Glasses. Bronzed Iron Hatracks, Standards, Andi-
rons, Tenders Candelabras DC, Shovels and Tongs.
Solar Lamps and Girandoles, Hall Lamps
Plated Tea and Coffee Sets, Casters.
W iters and Tea Trays, Cake Baskets.
Covered Dishes, Card Receivers, Candlestcks Urns &C.
Stair Rods, Table Cutlery, Japanned Goods.
Britannia Ware block tin Tea and Coffee Urns
Chatting Dishes, Oyster Tureens.
Dish Covers, Egg Boilers, &c.
Bohemian Glassware iron framed Dressing Glasses.
Terra Gotta Ware. Door Mats, Baskets Brushes Wood
Ware, Cooking Utensils, &c.
With magnificent collection ofnantel and Table Or
and Fancy articles generally altogether FORM
ing the largest and cheapest assortment of Houseur
nishing Goods ever offered for sale IN this city.
dec Is G. w. B0rELER.
DR. CONVERS IGvIGORATING CORDIAL,
~ for genital debility, weakness impotency, noe
turna emissions, incontinence, de-
Price 81 per bottle For sale b.
S. r. SYLVESTER.
Druggist and Apothecary. corner Of oh and Sta.
dee. lev
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1852-12-22
DIR. ROSES NERVOUS CORDIAL

The most Valuable Preparation IN Aeo'odf >c'e"ee'
TINE Thousands who suffering WIN any . ~;
AFFECTIONS will find immedate reilei 10 us,is VIZ
wonderful CORDIAL II cures Neuralgia, iia1,
PaIpitation Heartburn. Nervous Head lfsnol
the Muscles or Flesh Wakefullness, and All
of the mind or body; whether worn down Oy care 10
Dor, study. - ;.s ,..uIia, hsu-
nv eft i; .Il.ring the most violent Nervous Ahec1i"h
and completely eradcang hem from the ,s'e eenre q
Justly be termed the randsst discovery IN ~ ,1,s ms.
Medicine II subdue. aud ayer.s all those Nervous I
eases over which the most profound ne.a hriJ
hitherto had no control Il l. grand ;" a. 80.
ing no weak constitution. already worn Gown ~
ease and debtated by other medicine us =
Or perties act like charm and lis benehcai "a tos
almost miraculous. The weak, the are fre-
suffering with constant pains ana nhedsIHe''
auently cured by using a single bott".
Price so cents, and to BE- had At the store VI
y n GIimar W. II. Gilman,
Cb.rjos stott Co. Samuel Butt
III CsII.n John ". NHirn, , n
S;s.,sm q I.v,encs. washington city, D. Z
J. L. Kidwell, Georgetown, ID " Sn1 a. rs
Drug stores in Alexandra
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GAU TIERS HERp
- Coughs, Colds, Bronchtt.N FOR

S.Lihls Invaluable Candy has heen ~
fbs OF one OF our most eminent =. the
o',.s eAaoronary property Of ano mas
asSmS and cy Of treqno bronebi1ts
so~in s ana maskness Of the throat 1t OrO ne
sowing the concealed phegm, by dis
inose VINO are troubled with that ,,,r,..
iu ,ne throat winch deprives them OF s " uckilng
ish' py the ncessant cough which !, n isnt aleer
~ u:hg TINS candy, find immediate RELIEF SA'
IhlS candy Is composed of sir siynnis,.-
cpIty ~ heros, which known n h 80 ses pr1n-
III tue cure OF diseases resulting fron, emsacous
% Wihen, peing rather nauseous in fbe;. anu
SAFE would deter many firm resoriinc - u
"hen MADE into candy become paatabe w;,ho,. OUT
any of Their valuable medicinal roperties ioSing
1he SUBSCRIBER, IN presenting tins cand, =. -.
houe' wishes Ii t. be expressly understood tbt pupc
not cain ior n any miraculous curing nronar,; uOes
ueeS ne present Il with long string nor
communications, although be might do 50 .. s VI re-
rous Fave been tendrred him by those " he y hume
Neu great te"e.t item us use but he nrpfrS re re
lIe q ne merits OF the Candy should be s oun sna'
mpndaton. NC us Own COM
The Medical Faculty Of this city have tno,, 81,
give IL very favorable notice aud inysr;e1I fC
mend 1t to their patients as one of the hat RECON-
tne kind. "a Int pest articles OF
Price l2I2 cents per stick
Prepared, and ior sale, wholesale and retail -
{. GAUTIER
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