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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1852-09-21
BANK NOTES.

The other day a bill of the Ocean Bank"
OF Washington city,-an Ct institution which
we never before heard oE-came into our pos
session. On offering it TO a broker, we found
that although the Bank was so new, it had al.
ready failed, and all we could get for the bill was
SO cents on the dollar.
On another occasion we received a 50 bill of
the " Metropolitan Bank OF Washington city,
marked, check letter A., No. 1923. 1t was dat
ed July lst, 1852, and signed II. HAYES, Presi.
denl, and II. v. Miner, Cashier. At the bottom,
in prominent letters, was printed, ' circulation
secured by stocks" Whether stocks of railroads
in the moon, or some other stocks, we are not in
formed. In order to test the value ofthis bill, we
sent it to q friend in Washington, and asked him
to get it cashed, fable. He wrote back, (return-
ing the billy as follows:
WASHINGTON. Sept. Q.
"The note returned is good for nothing here.
There is no such bank here, and no one TO re.
deem the note.
"But Chubb Brothers tell me that it is a New
York concern, and that the notes are said to be
redeemed somewhere in your CITY,"
After making diligent search we could find no
such person in New York, nor get any offer for
the rag. We found a place where a small
amount of the bills had been redeemed, but the
mill ground no longer.
There is no law in the District of Columbia
authorizing the establishment Of banks; and
with the exception OF such acts on the pa!t of
the old banks, as may be necessary TO wind
them up, the whole business of banking in
Washington is manifestIy illegal. NotSith-
standing this, however, a large number of no.
mtnal banks are issuing their deprecated cur.
rency in this city, dating their issues at the
seat of Government. A few of these are own.
ed by responsible men, who, for the sake Of
their own good name, will continue to redeem
their notes. But part from such a consideration,
this class of circulation is entirely Irresponsible.
We have endeaVored to obtain a list O fthese lille.
nal he mis- . nnnAinNI ] ~ InCoNoI ~ Nka -
vernment, but as new ones are starting every few
days, it is difficult to make up a complete caia.
l0gue. The following are some of them.-The
National, Ocean, Republic, America, MetropoIi.
tan, Citizens, Central, Union. Eastern, Merchants,
Ereeman's, Railroad, United States, Exchange,
Farmers and Merchants, and Merchants Elk.
change. There are doubtless others not includ.
ed in the list. The bills of most or all of the
foregoing are issued in Wall street, and have oh.
tanned considerable currency through some ofthe
Hank Note Reporters, which have quoted them,
aud still quote some of them, at ] a ! discount.
~. Y. Journal Of Commerce.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1852-09-21

The PoEATo Ror-The Philadelphia Ledger
states that the potatOe rot has made it's appear.
ahce in several counties in Pennsylvania, and
in the county Of Salem, New jersey. and Is like.
ly to be more sweeping and disastrous in it's eff.
fects than ever before in that section of the Union.
Mr.. Rogers, a very extensive farmer Of Bucks
county. says that QUITO a crop ofthree thousand
bushels he does not expect ODE able to save over
i've hundred or six hundred bushels, and that the
farmers generally in his neighborhood are equally
HnfoEtunate in the loss Of lheir crops.
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RAWLIMg9 HOTEL,
of Queen and Bulrk Streets,

MARTINsBURG, VA.
YNHE undersigned begs leave respectfully TO
Il inform the community and travelling public
that ne has taken the Hotel formerly known as
the IS Berkeley House," TIse House has recent-
ly undergone a thorough reGovation; it is nov
believed 10 be in every respect adapted to the
wants of the traveller and sciourner.
A large and commodious Stable is attechedto
the premises. The Injuries of the TABLE will!
be surpassed by none, andthc BAR is at all lines
and liquors.
Baggage taken TO and from the Depot free OF
charge, and in bad weather q Carriage will run
to the Depot for the accommodation Of travellers
without any additional expense.
JOS. G.. RAWLIES,
March 2,lS52-ly. Proprietor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1852-09-21

DROWNED IN THE CANAL.-We regret To learn
that a youth named JOHN BEENER, aged about
IS years, son of Mr.. Christian Benner, was
d5owned in The Canal opposite Shepherdstown
ABOUT 10y 9 ossSes on Sunday evening last. He
aud thus supposed fell from the same wbiIe
pumping the boat. His body was found abont
Sl0iciock on Monday morning.
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Pianos Pianos =!
WALL,

Pennsylvania Auenue, Jet'cssn 9h and 10Th SIS
Washington, ID. c.,
VT7OULD invite particular attention to his
w assortment of superior PIANOS, manufac-
tured by the most celebrated makers in the United
States, Messrs. NUNS & Clark, New York, TO
whom was awarded the highest Premium at the
Worlds Fair, for their superior and brilliant toned
Pianos.
The above instruments cNnfbe had oftho cub
scriber at manufacturers prices, and warranted
second to none in the United States.
March l6. 1852.
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maItfmore grade.
mcIMrOSIE,s
B0wARB 9@V9BS
rT1ts pb.,tfsbk HOGet,)

CLats Wheayfsld Hotet9
Corner of Baltimore and Howard Success
BALTIMORE.
UyHIS Hotelha lately been enlarged anu .I.-
Il proved in every department, rendering = Ges
cidedIy one of the most comfortable hotelS ~ ~
city, and theproPtietor, ever anxious ana leauy
TO accommodate, pledges himseli 70 spare no P aaoz
him With segII To tbenatrons of the old House
he returns his sincere Acknowledgements for then
very liberal patronage, soliciting a continuance
of their favoFs aud Of the travelling PUBIC gene
rally. JOHN MclT
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POETICAL.

~ The following poem CLOVIS with the nFe o y"
aad sets forth, in the strong light oil ta!' ant
the bitter insult Of asking a solder to aidIn th'
lccess OF the Wing Party
From Ms Recruit
soIDIER,S REPLY TO A WIG.
NY r. a. DoaEvAoE.
C;rc vou INV vote? No! not To save
TL;s shattered body from the grave.
Vn,,r I,rriurcd party l disclaim-
reason ~ nature, Wing by naHI-.
10 those who would ny reason knJW-
'Tis tIis-l'Tc fought III Mckee.
While thio' our ranks swept grape and shell,
And yielded none, though hundreds fell
While each Who sank in the advances
Was spittcd by u bTigand'S lance.
While we our couuiry's colors bore
triumphant through the battles roar,
You gave the muTdcTous toeman aid,
You Whettcd each assassiI's blade;
Yes! to the towards courage gave,
lIcaTcd curses on your countTy's brave
And now you change AT once your hOIe'
And ask q soldier for his vote!
Think YOU your voices could not reach
10 Vera Cruz's conquered beach,
Or that your curses died away
Before the walls Of Monterey?
Not so! in every conquered town
The language quoted was your own;
In every piintrd Aztec sheet,
Your speeches we were sure TO meet,
] vote your iraudiuI ticket: No!
For have fought in Mexico.
You say that Scott doth lead you on;
My vote for Scott must then be thrown;
lie wears the soldiers laurel leaf
lie is the soldiers hOnoTed chief.
'fis true. His hOnoTS are his own
He won them by his sword alone
But where the honor to command
OF traitur wings a raVcnous band,
Who heaPcd dishonoT on the cause
In which he won the worlds applause!
10 bring him from his proud estate,
Elect him as your candidate.
But do not ask a soldiers hand
To stamp him with the foul wing brand.
Against his fame ] strike no bl0Y-
] fought with him in Mexico.
Give me the men who true and bold
Their country and their flag uphold,
Whatever force our shores assail,
Whatever war cry fill the gale.
StOOp not 10 wrong from high or low
An insult answer with a blow,
Who make our flag on shores and seas
The proudesE flag that floats the breeze
Give me the democratic creed,
Bold men in word, and brave in deed,
No traitors, sycophants and knavcs,
None who dishonOr soldiers graves,
None who, when evil days be1ide,
Are ever on thy focman's side;
Who gallant hearts heap insults on,
But cheer them when the viCtory's won.
Nay, shrink not, fricnd-l mean no harm
In Mexico ! left an arm
Peace hasbeen ratified, you know,
And Mexicans are all safe now.
Seek some dcsertcr, would you win
A vote to help your party imj
Or better still, for voters go
To Rilcy's men in Mexico.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1852-09-21
TO THE PUBLIC.

F7HE undersigned would respectfully call the
i attention OF the public TO his splendid as
sortment OF work on hand at present, consisting OF
5anhfe8,
of every description, and at prices that cannot
fail to please, ranging, from So TO $lo0. lie
has also a very splendid assortment of all other
kinds of work, which is made of the very best
materials and in the neatest and most durable
manner. In fact he intends TO keep svery thing
for sale that belongs to the business. He has on
hand some very,excelIent Shafter Saddles, which
are as low as Sl2, and Somersets as low as
$40 for cash, or on a short credit. He still con-
Times to carry on his business in the shop for
merly occupied by MIR. WIN Hicks, Immediately
opposite the bank.
lie returns his sincere thanks to the public
generally for the liberal patronage Heretofore exc
tended TO him, and hopes by strict attention 10
business to merits liberal shareoftbe mi here
after. Any person wishing To- seehim syn find
him at his shop.
J0HNaP G0RMAN.
Charlestown, March 10. 1851.
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YOUESELF...PrivItcly
FOE rWHNTv-EIUE CENTS.

DY means of the POCKET
ID or Every
One His Own Physician. The
thirly-sixIh edition, with one
hundred e~ngravings. showing
Private Diseases and malfOrma-
lions UfIhe Generative System,
in every shape and form TO
which is added a Treatise on
the diseases of females, intend
ed for the nse Of females only,
(see page l9J)being OfIhe high.
est importance 10 married peO-
nile or those concentrating mar.
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-gAPPlMGTOM'8 8OT#L,


HNHTS large and very connodious TMrcc-
y story Brick MOtsa, situated in the
centre and business part Of the town, is now
among the most attractive aud desirable resting
The Injuries of the TABLE Of this establishs
ment, are surpassed by none, and the BAR is at
alltimes supplied with a choice selection ofsu.
perior WINES and Liquors.
Severallarge PARLoRs and airy CHANGERS
nave been added since last ye6r.
A splendid Yellow Mounted CoAcH attands
the GharlestownzD Depot, upon she arrival of the
Cars, which wiltconvey visitors to the HDTEL.
free Of charge, Persons wishing to be conveyed
to other parts OF the town, will pay a reasonable
compensation.
BUsGrEs, and careful Drivers aIwavs rssIy' fo2
the Recommendations visitors.
GEORGE w. SAPPINGTON,
Julyss, 1850. PFssTis,oS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1852-09-21

0The Neas York Express asks: Sc Vhv
should not Virginia support Scott and Graham9b
Inc simple reason may be summed up in a nut
shell. Virginia cannot swallow Seward-has NO
PenchGntt for abolitiOnism-an has an insupeFable
objection to fuss and q feathers . = eas's and
"gammon." SUI
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1852-09-21

We have in our possession a large num6erotl
certificates, recommending this Drill TO the tars
mer as having no superior. Among the number
i have used on my farm and am still using one
Of the Wheat Drills, patented by Gervis s. Gard
ner and George Rohr, and now sold by Messrs.
Henson, O'Bannon and Hunt. do not suppose
any intelligent farmer would now dispute the
advantage of drilling over broadcast sowing |
also consider the above Drill altogether equal to
any drill now in use, and the advantage of apply.
ing a compost box to it, makes it very desirable
Tie compost part of the drill acts we'll in every
particular and is one of the greatest inventions OF
the day for the farmer; it might well be called the
farmers friend, as it saves both time and labor.
MARTIN EICHELBERGER.
March 10 1870
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1852-09-21

poes H9kiss you because he loves voI9e
inqa,feda 9lessnobby-nosed uEchin, OF his mater.
ny why sWa guess he loSek t6s 49,,
glfls 20 toE seen him kiss her mote'a n ortV inns
teetsanaag when yep was gone 10 meelfng.
- he P~ictotiai lie ofGea SCOT combine
nlps5 Ea5inHot 9 fohdefi In tha aet 81 sieaiinelZ
glppQee the eil1W is G1i1ff
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1852-09-21
VIEW Wi STORE.

NEW S1OV6N"
EENHE subscriber having taken the Store in Mr.
Il Stephens Building, opposite Mrs. Carrelfs
Hotel, would respectfully call the attention Of
the public to his large and elegant assortmento of
Watches, Clocks, JeWCIly, &C.,
Which he is prepared to sell at the lowest cash
prizes. Gold and Silver hunting cased Watches;
ditto Horizontal Escapement Watches; Detach-
ed Levers, VertiCals, Horizontal, Verge and Du-
PICK Watches, from the most celebrated manu-
fac,urcsI in Europe. Also, Gold Lockets, Ladies'
Gold Scroll, Cluster, Box and Mourning Pins !;
GuId Finger Rings of every description Cuff
Pins, Ear Hoops and Drops, Gold Pencils, Gold
Guard and Belt Chains, Chatalaine Pins, &c
Gents Gold Guards, Vest and Fob Chains, Keys
and Seals, Locket and Signet Rings, Bosom Pins,
Gold Studs, Collar and Sleeve Buttons, and every
description OF Goods usually found in a store OF
tbis description.
@B@G@ga
The largest assortment of Clocks to be found
in the county prices from 81 rs to $l2 90, war
rauted good time keepers.
SILVER SPOONS.
Silver Spoons, made from pure coin and manu-.
featured expressly for my own retail trade, which
viii be sold at greatly reduced prices.
Watch Repairing.
All descriptions of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
&c, repaired in a workman-like manner. Hav.
ing had extensive experience in some OF the best
shops in the country, the subscriber feels conf
dent Of giving perfect satisfaction to all who may
favor him with their patronage.
uarpers. Ferry, June %, 1852.
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Gardner g. ROhr's Wheat Drill,
Or
SEED PLANTER.

TIME undersigned having purchased the right
j. to manufacture and sell this nnequalledi
Drill in the counties of Loudoun, Clarke, and
the southern half of Jefferson, are now fully pre-
furnish to order any number of Drills, made in the
most substantial manner. All orders promptly
This Wheat Drill performs the triple work of
Drilling, Sowing and Covering by the sam
IT viii plant tI point rows, and ali irregular shaped
fields, with a saving of from 10 to Is per cent in
labor, it will, with ease for two horses, plant from
8 to 10 acres per day of Wheat, Barley, and other
small grains. This Machine has been in use
two seasons, and wherever it has been introducs
ed has given entire satisfactionS
This Drill took the first premium At the Nalley
Agricultural Exhibition in October last Alsei
this first premium at the Agticaltntal EAlleitlon
for Belmont county, Ohio, 0ctober23s 1922
O'BARRoN, TENSIONS HgNE
March 2S, 1852.
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CAsm EOR

CASH FOR NEEROBS
YNHOSE persons having EepFoek nr 8 ac
get the highest price bYcallinE oHIhe sub.
scTlbeg at Gharlestown. Application iuz 1eFson
or ny ieuer VIII be prp'yPtIy a9tended 10.
g9sy9l2sle9l EEG BRAGG
ocls SAIL. ioT sale ~ 81 ~
April 49, KEYES &KEARShEY.
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ESS HALL,
Third and Chestnut streets.
PnnADELrH1A. july /, 1852.

PHILADELPHIA, July 1, 1852.
"HE subscribers take pleasure in informing
their friends and the travelling community
generally, that they have this day taken possess
sion OF that well established and favorably known
hotel Congress EAaAl fhird and Chesntti
stssetS
They have lad tis house thoFou 9fIg fepaiFed,
and all lhe5alodern Improvement nirodnced afids
furnished in q style If elegance which VIII
once render IL unsnfpasscd for cOm|ort and Goa
ter|ence-
This is decidedly lid best located house in he
city. being ID lNe immediate vicinity OF busiless,
the Exchange. Dus-0u--ousH. aud manly other
public building,
Lines of 9mnibqssesa leate pr every partofi
the city every few midutes, their head l
being within one Square ofthe House.
The Subscribers are determined to spare no
pains in making this a convenient and comforta.
BILE home to the traveller.
NORRIS q JACKSON,
July 10, 1852. Proprieicrs.
JAMES E.. RORRIs, who is well knownt to many
of the business men visiting the city, lately in the
Hardware house OF James j. Duncan & Co.,
Twitt, Brother q Co.land formerly proprietor of
the Virginia Hotel. st, Louis, wilIlaye the man
agement OF the House, assisted by polite and
competent persons.
FORWARDING & G0MMlSSlONBUSNESS.
NaE snbscfibersth having formed a PaFtnefsktp
Aunder the firm ofsBEACKBURNG ALEX
ANDER have opened Ware Hoases az the Old
Furnace and HafpeHs-Ferfys5'wher they willen.
gage in the Northumberland GOmln1fs-
sion Business TheitsB6ats will ply regu.
larry betweenlth9se places. and Georgetown and
Alexandria, BY the Canal! 9 T5
They will ct all times purchase, WHEAT,
CORN and other Produce, for which they wili
Paytbe highest prices in 3Cash.
Ptoduces wilitbe received at any Of The Depots
on!eitheF the Baltimore q Ohio or Winchester
& Potomac RAILROADS.! 20
They will keepAonSh hand a constant s6pplyo Of
LUMBER COAL, SALT, SHINGLES,
LAIHS, PLASTER. Ggf6anaqaNH -
le lump TAR, COFFEE, SB-H
which they willsell by The gha6ttty
They wll endeayor 1t qnfumes fomake Il the
esl0tEa and otheFsfodeai with them.
8Ha BlAckBURN.
W. I. ALEXANDER.
Oct 4, Is5IAly
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q deplorable accident occurred on Cassadapa
LAKE, New York, on the % Instant. sc6w
10 Malens pleasure party were making an ex.
eers'ol was upset, and 1--WE young ladies, all
199 20 ~ years OF age were drowned. The
p9aumses ~ attempting 10 rescue the females.
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uarpers.F Ferry, June %, 1852.
AND GA8gg8EGo

.# HN. i
VTYHE undersigned, thankful to the citizens o
Jefferson for the liberal patronage extended
to him in his line of business, respectfully gives
notice that he has made special arrangements to
execute every description of
PAPERING, AND PAINTING,
EITHER PLAIN OR GRAZING, MARBL1NG, SC,
at the shortest notice and on the most reasonable
terms. In quality or style of his workmanship,
he is willing that his work itself shall be his re-
commentator, and therefore refers to the work
executed at the residences of
DIR, G. f. Mason, v. w. Moore,
l.. N. CARTER and ]. w. BELLER,
Charlestown, and the Graining at the residence
OF Alr. Lewis w. Washington.
Ills terms are mostleasonable, and by prompt
mesa and fidelity to those who patronize him, he
hopes to receive a liberalshare of encouragement.
his line when desired, in any part Of this or the
neighboring counties. WILLIAM klMES.
Gharlestown, April 20, l852-6m.
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~ The following poem CLOVIS with the hFc OF IN,
,~piratiou, and SETS forth, in the strong light OF truth and
passion, the bitter insult of asking a solder to AID III the
rnccess OF the Wing partyA
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nefe1IhUH
pest hereal oil aSt receive s.
EBY Sohs
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-10
THE GOOD OLD PLOW.

LET them sing who may Of the battle fray,
And the deeds that have long since passed;
Let them chant in praise Of the tar whose days
Are spent on the ocean vast
would render to these all the worship YOU please
And would honor them even now
But I'd give far more from my hearts fall store,
To the cause Of the Good Old Plough.
Lct them laud the notes that in music float,
Through the bright and glittcring halls;
While the amorous twir of the hairs bright curb
Round the shoulder of beauty falls
But dcarcr to me is the song from the tree,
And the rich and blosseming bough-
o, these are she sweets which the farmer grects,
As he follows the Good Old Plough.
Full many there be that daily VIC see,
With selfish and hollow pride,
Who the ploughman's lot in his humble cot,
With scornful look deride;
But had rather take aye, hearty shake,
From his hand than to wealth I'd bow;
For the honest grasp of his hands rough clasp,
Has stood by the Good Old Plough.
All honor be then to these gray old men,
When at last they are bowed with toll;
Their warfare then ocr, they battle no more,
For they've conquered the stubborn soil.
And the chaplet each wears, is his sivcr hairs;
And ne'er shall the victor's brow,
With laurel crown to the grave go down,
Like the sons Of the Good Old Plough.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-10
NEW AND CHEAP |!


THE Subscriber has just received his Spring
4 Stock Of new and
FASHIONABLE GOODS
among which may be found beautiful assortment
of Ladies' Dress Goods, comprising all the latest
styles Of
Bcragc, Berage de LANES and Tissues,
Real French Printed Jackoncts, light fabric and
very handsome.
Colurd and Black figured Silks: rich patterns
Null, Book, JackOnrt. Swiss and Plaid Muslin,
Ginghams, large assortment, and cheaper than
ever
English, French and American Prints, great
variety.
Real Irish Linens, Linen Drilling and Cotton
AIDES.
French Hcrring-bon Drilling; Drab dc Etc;
Casllmarct, Black and Colored.
Union Linens,
All the styles of blcaclcd and brown Shirtings
and shcctings, from ga to 12-4 and cheap as
any one can desire,
Wells and Veil Goods; Bobnct Laccs, figured
and Plain,
Thread, Muslin, Swiss and Linen Edgng and
lnscrngs,
Ladies, Gentlemen and Misses Gloves,
and Misses Ilosicry,sa great variety.
" :" Parasoh ana Fans,
Colosnes and Extracts; Toilet Powders and To-
let Soaps.
Hooks and Eyes, in boxes ald. on Tape.
Combs large assortment,
Ladies' and Chdrens Shoes,
This Stock has been selected with great care by
an experienced buyer, and in style and quality will
compare favorably witleany in aususta. Anexam-
nation is solicited before looking elsewhere.
II. B. JACKSON.
Hamburg April 81 ct IL
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-10

KILLING CRors.-Hilling, ridging. and
moulding up plants, though the too general
practice from time immemorial, is as much
opposed to reason and observation as it is
to the economy or nature, and these ought
to govern all our agricultural pursuits. Itis
u practice only serviceable to celery, or
other plants which require TO be blanched.
This mistaken practice compcls the plants
to form new set of roots, as often as thew
are hlled up. This Injuries the growth Of
sthe plants. 1t is also exactly calculated to
carry off rains and produce artificial
3droughts. A level cultivation, which is the
8bcst, should only be indeed enough to extir-
pate weeds. Ridging and cutting the roots
3of the plants with the plow, although very
commonly done, is undoubtedly an injurious
practice. The hoe and cultivator are the
pest instruments for cleaning crops.