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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1852-05-21
From the Nurris'Own Herald.
Killing indian Corn,

Mn. IEEDELL 1t is a mooted ques-
ton III the agricultural world. and proba-
bly, will long remain an undecided one.
whether Indian corn should be 'hllcd.'
For my own part must confess that both
observation and experience have convinced
me that it should not ! do not intend to
discuss the subject phiosophicaIIy, in this
paper, but merely to state the result OF eX-
perIence. In the summer of 1850, | had
a piece of corn-comprising about one
acre-half Of which | hilled up with a
broad. conical hill at the last hoeing, the
other being left fiat. Both plans were de-
cidcdly good, and both had received the
same quantity of manure, and precisely
the same cultivation with the exception
above named. In July there came heavy
tornado, and the corn was much prostrat-
ed but on examination, found the hilled
piece was broken off in many cases, in
deed in almost every hill, while the un-
mlied or level part had escaped. The
consequence was that the plants on the
latter rose, while those on the former did
not, but retained, to a great extent, the re-
cumbent position that they had been COM
PEELED TO take by the wind. There was also
a very perceprlbIe difference in the guam
tjty of the crop in favor Of the former.
Now let us examine the reason for this.
When fresh soil is brought up around the
corn stalk, it induces fresh evolution of
brace or lateral roots, and thus every time
fresh accessions of dirt are made. But
the brace roots do not tend in very pow
erlul degree TO the support of the plants.
They are too perfcial-the soil is too
light, and they sway with the swaying
of the plant. Besides, the effect of the
dirt is to banch and render brittle the por-
ton Of the stalk around which it is placed
and consequently liable to snap off before
even moderate wind. If no dirt was to
be brought up, the original laterals Of
brace roots would extend themselves, ac-
qulre strength and energy, and be capable
by their magnitude and strong hold upon
firm soil Of supporting the plant IN any
/ wind.
| My plan is to plant so as to have the
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1852-05-21
A Good One.

An individual residing in - county,
when under age, contracted debt amount
ing to nearly sixteen dollars, which he re-
fused to pay. He was sued and employ
ed an attorney of this place to defend the
case.
What is your defence?' demanded his
counsel.
Plead my minority said the client,
when | contracted the debt, for have
no other Defence
Very WE'LL replied the counsel.
They proceeded to the justice court,
where the plea was made and succeeded.
The court decided in favor of the young
man. and the creditor had to pay all costs.
But this is not the best of the joke. \
settlement had yet to be made between
the client and the counsel. This was soon
brought about by dun from the counsel.
What do you charge for your serVi-
ces ?
Twenty dollars, sir
twenty dollars ? exclaimed the client,
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1852-05-21
New Series-VOi. G-NO. 3I.
Parody OH Ben Bolt.
BY A B'HOY.


Oh, don't you remember the b'hoy's, Jim Holmes,
The b'hoys with noses so red:
Who drank with delight wherever they met,
And always went drunk TO bed
In the old grave yard, in the edge of the town,
In corners obscure and alone
They have gone to rest, for the gay young sprigs
Have dropp'd oil, one by one.
Oh, don't you remember the Jug, Jim Holmes,
And the spring at the foot of the hill
Where oft we have lain, thro' the hot sum'r
hour
And drank to our utmost fill;
The spring is filled with mud, Jim Homes,
And the wild hogs root all around,
And the good old jug, with its whiskey so sweet,
Lies broken and spilled on the ground.
Oh, don't you remember the tavern, Jim Holmes,
And the bar-keeper, kind and true,
And the little nook at the end of the bar,
Where drank the wine that he drew
The tavern is burnt TO the ground, Jim Holmes,
The bottles are cracked and dry
And of all the bhoys who spreed il then,
There remains, jim, but you and J..
There is a change in the things | love, Jim
Holmes,
OF some It's right sorrowful TO think,
For we feel that the wrongs are grlevous to
bear
When they change to levy drink;
Many the months that have passed, Jim Holmes,
There Is change from the old to the new,
But friends will be false aud friendship will
change,
Ere refuse, Jim, to drink with you.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1852-05-21
The Yankee and the DANDY.

Some months since at dinner, on board
of one of the Western steamers, a live
Yankee and dandy sat directly opposite
each other at the table. After the Captain
said grace, the dandy threw himself back
on his dignity, and called out in POM
pous tone to the waiter
You dem'd waitaw, bwing me the
supportah of a young female hen, fresh
laid hcgg, and rub the bottom of my plate
with a specimen of fruit vuIgarIy called
an onion, which will give to me dlnnah
delicious navow.'
The Yankee quietly drew himself back
in imitation OF his opposite neighbor, and,
in a nasal tone called out
You darned, ALFRED, dod-blasted, dod-
rabled, pesky lookin' little tarnaI black
niggar, fetch me peck ov corn, bundle
ov fodder, and rub me down with a brick
bat, while [ feed
Men ceased to think of masticating,
while an uproarious yell arose which fairly
shook the cabin, during which, the dandy
was seen streaking out of the door with
finger in each ear.
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From tie Germantown Telegraph.


The editor of the Massachusetts Plow-
man, IN alluding to an article published in
tins paper some time ago, relative 10 the
advantages OF sowing buckwheat for the
purpose OF turning in as a manure. holds
the following language, which, as the edi-
tor Is an old practical farmer, we commend
TO the readers Of the Telegraph.
Ourreaders should not be terrified at the
recommendation of buckwheat as a green
crop 10 be plowed III as fertilizer. We
know there are many who say they pre-
Ter to plow in clover-but when the land
is run down and exhausted, how will YOU
rear 4 crop of clover?
Buckwheat will grow on poor land
where nothing else will Hourish-it is
therefore used where no manure is to be
had, and 1t IS good article to improve the
soil for grass crops. Bat as we have often
stated II IS not suitable crop for rotation,
tor other crops are not beneftted by it.
1t IS curious fact that Indian corn seems
50 ayerse TO 1t that ii never grows well on
buckwheal ground. The straw, or some
thing about 1t, poisons the soil for corn
Hundreds OF farmers can testify TO this
tact, though il may be difficult to assign
reason. Why did not chemical farmers
tell Us beforehand that corn would not fol,
low buckwheat!
Buckwheat seems not to be a great ex-
hauser OF soils. 1t has been grown on
very poor lands for many years in success
sion without manure, and for some thin
soils It may be a profitable crop. 1t flour
lshes best on sandy loans where the soil
is not deep.
Ii is well for farmers who fatten ami
mails 10 have a variety OF food. Some
summers are too cold for large growlhs Of
corn. Some lands are suitable for one
kind Of grain and some for another. Hogs
need something in August and September
to begin with before corn is fit for harvest
4 little buckWhear, barley and oats will aid
much In getting hogs forward in fattening.
And as hogs like variety, we should aim
10 suit them as we'll as the seasons. Have
various crops and you stand good chance
TO grow something, let>the season be what
II may
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1852-05-21
FRIDAY EVENING, MAY et, 1889.

rows run both ways of the piece, /. G.
cross each other at right angles, which ad-
mIts of working the crop with the harrow
or cultlvator, and to keep the surface en-
trely level. There is no philosophy.
whatever, in making any elevation above
the roots, so far as the support of the plant
Is concerned, and it must be obvious, I
think, TO every rehecting person, that the
exposure of an extra extent of surface. in
dry time, as in the case of hiIIng, must
increase the effect of drought.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1852-05-21
s Doctor as is / Doctor.

A selI-sutlicient humbug who took up
the business of 4 physician, and pretended
to deep knowledge of the healing art,
was once called to visit a young man af-
iiicted with apoplexy. Bous gazed long
and hard, felt his pulse and pocket, looked
at his tongue and his wife, and finally
gave vent 10 the following sublime opin-
ION:
| think he's gone felIer.'
No, no!' exclaimed the sorrowing
wife, do not say that
es, returned Bolus, lifting up his ha
and eyes heavenward at the same time,
yes, | do say so ; there arn't any hope,
not the leastest smite; he's got an attack
of nihil fit in his lost frontis-'
'Where' cried the startled wife.
In his lost fronts, and he can't be
cured without some trouble and great
deal of pans. You see his whole plane
tary system is deranged. fustly, his vox
populi is pressin' on his advalorem; sec
ondably, he is considerably down. if not
more; thirdly and lastly, his solar ribs
are in a cOncussed state, and he amt got
any money, consequently he must die
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1852-05-21
31rlcl!t(tgcal, Sc.
5 gricuituraI Shows.


A writer i'll the Ohio CuItivator. dis
coursing on the above subject, thus hits at
some OF the prominent benefits derived
from shows of this character
/. BY stimulating us TO greater effort to
obtain that knowledge which shall enable
us TO excel in the particular occupation
which we have chosen. And this knowi-
edge may in a measure be obtained by
Witnessing the skill of others, and learning
their mode Of operation.
2. BY comparison Of our productions
with those of others
3. By comparing farm stock-every
farmer desires 20 keep the most profitable
kinds of cattle, sheep and hogs and how
can he know that he has got them unless
he compares with his neighbor. There he
will see exhibited the best specimens OF
all domestic animals, and if better than his
own, 1t will stimulate him to improvement.
4. BY witnessing the different breeds OF
cattle, sheep, &c, and making himself ac-
quanled with pecularities, he may be en-
abled TO protect himself against the impo-
sluons which are frequently practiced upon
the ignorant farmer, under the name OF
Durham cattle, or French Merino sheep.
&c. How many Of us have been wotuIIy
humbugged by these spectators, in conse-
quence of our ignorance, when we ought
to have known better.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1852-05-21

The commanding importance which the Unit
ed States are destined to assume in the Pacific,
through the acquisition and rapid settlement of
California, is already foreshadowed in the cir
cumstanCe Of the immigration thither of large
numbers of Chinese. 1t appears, by the last
counts that a regular communication has been
formed between China and San Francisco and
Chinese emigrants were arriving out. CONNER
ca letters from Canton, of the oath Of Februa-
ry, state that the Challenge, of 2,O06 tons, was
about to sail for San Francisco, with passen-
ger freight of S300O0 that the demand for
vessels for this particular trade continues, and
that besides the American vessel Witchcraft
which was on the berth, the following ships
were already chartered in that month for the
conveyance of passengers-namely, the English
ship Sir G. Pollock, for $4,000, and the Danish
snip Narlock for $500. Sixteen vessels had
recently left Canton for San Francisco, all with
passengers. On the 25th of March, an English
ship, the Land of Cakes, brought to San Fran
cisco five hundred Chinese. The San Francisco
Atlas says:
THE wharf was covered for long distance
with perfect forest OF basket hats and long
tails; rolls of mating and boxes were turned
over IN all directions, long poles were fourshed
extensively, and each one appeared to be talk
ing IN self defence, making a noise resembling
flock of crows discussing the merits Of corn
field. large number of persons were collect
ed around, attracted thther by the noise and
confusion incidental to the Decentralization Of
these followers of Confucus. Matters were at
last apparently satisfactorily arranged, when
each one, shouldering load that would test the
strength of dray horse, started up into the city
in single file, to such places were provided
for them by their brethren"
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1852-05-21

1t was Thomas Hood, if we remember
rightly, who described in characteristic
poctical sketch, the mseries of an Eng
lishman in the French capital, who was
ignorant of the language Of the self-styled
metropolis of the world He drew a
very amusing picture Of the disagremenS
such a one would be sure to encounter :;
and among others, the following:
"Never go TO France,
Unless you know the lingo,
If you do like me,
You'll repent, by lingo;
''Signs had to make,
For every little notion;
Arm all the while a-going,
Like a telegraph in motion.
t'lf I wanted a horse,
How d'you think got IT?
got astride my cane,
And made believe TO trot it
There was something very ridiculous,
he went on TO say, we remember, about
the half-English meaning of some of the
words, and the utter contradiction of the
ordinary meaning in others. They CALL
said he
They call their mothers mares,
And all their daughters fileS p
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1852-05-21
FOR WET FEET
GOOd News for the People.

THE undersigned, having resumed business
at his old stand two doors east Of Watson
x Jacobs store, East Market street. Lewis
town, has just opened an ENTIRE NEW
STOCK, comprising one of the best ard
cheapest assortments of
BOOTS % @h0D3
ever offered in this market, which he is pre-
pared to sell % per cent. lo,oer for CASH,
than has ever before been sold in this commu-
nifty. As an example of this, call and examine
an article of Ladies' CATERS, which has always
been heretofore sold here for S2.23, and which
he can now sell at Sl,75. Other articles in
proportion. lie has
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1852-05-21
:Ja [ sCel lIaltco II 8 .
1 Mothers Tears.

There is a touching sweetness in a
mothers tears when they fall upon the
face of her dying babe, which no eve can
behold without imbibng It's influence
Upon such hallowed ground the foot of
profanity dare5 not approach. luidelity
itself is silent, and forbears its scollings.
And here woman displays not her weak
ness, but her strength; it is that strength
of attachment which can never in It's full
intensity be realized 1t is perennial, de-
pendant upon no climate, no changes-out
alike III storm and sunshne-it knows no
shadow of turning. father when he
sees his child going down to the dark val
ley, viii weep when the shadow of death
has fully come over him; and as the last
parting knell falls on his ear, he may say,
: 90 down 10 the grave of my son mourn
ing But the hurry Of business draws
him away; the tear IS wiped from his
eye, and if when he turns from his dreside,
the vacancy in the family circle reminds
him of his loss, the succeeding day
blunts the polgnancy OF his grief, until at
length it finds no permanent seat in his
breast. Not so with her who has borne
and nourished the tender blossom. 1t
lives in the heart where it was first en-
twincd in the dreaming hour of night.
She sees lis playful mIrth or hears its
plaintve cries-she seeks in the morning,
and goes TO the grave TO weep there.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1852-05-21

why was sued for only sixteen dollars.
had better have paid that
50 you had replied the lawyer, and
for not doing so you shall now fork up to
me twenty-so out with it, sir, and learn
TO pay your honest debts in future
The twenty was forked up, and the
sufferer will, we hope, profit by this
experience.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1852-05-21

Coon PAY.-The pay of Louis Napoleon, as
President of France, is twelve millions of francs
in year, (S2, l30 ,O0O) which is about Sl92, ,500
Napoleon gets in four days more pay than GU.
President gets in whole year; his pay for one
day is more than the annual salary of anv of
the members of our Cabinet! There is some
thing, after all, in being President of France.
1t is strange characteristic of Frenchmen that
they let one man-and that man Louis Napoleon
too-hold such an Office with such paw, at his
pleasure. If it were here, there would soon be
party organized, who would go in for dividing
the spols by limiting the term Of the office tor
a week.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1852-05-21
" They call their mothers mares,
And all their daughters filies p

To know how bad YOU are, you must
become poor, TO know how bad other peo-
pie are, YOU must become rich. Many
man thinks 1t is virtue that keeps him
from turning rascal, when it is only full
stomach. Be careful and do no! mistake
principles for potatoes.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1852-05-21

These articles he feels safe in recommending
as worth the money. being well made from
good materials.
o. Boots and Shoes made TO order hy ex-
perienced workmen-none others being EN-,
ployed. s.
QEF Repairing done at reasonable prices.
G~l- He invites an inspection Of his work.
his stock aud his prices, and he doubts not he
Will be able TO render entire satisfaction.
DANIEL DONOT.
Lewistown, April %, 1852
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39nftrp.
From the New York Musical World.
The Time of the Heart--RaIIad.

From the New York Musical World
The Time of the Heart--Rallad.
imposed by George F. Root-Arranged for the Cult
by William Dresser.
o, merry goes the time,
When the heart is Young,
There is nought too hard to climb,
When the heart is young;
A spirit of delight
Scatters roses IN its flight,
And there's magic i'll the night,
When the heart is young,
Yes, merry goes the time,
When the heart is Young,
1t rings joyful chime,
When the heart is young.
., weary go the feet
When the heart is old,
Time comelh not so sweet,
When the heart is old
From all that smiled and shone,
There Is something lost and gone,
And our friends are few or Done,
When the heart is old
But merry goes The time,
When the heart is Young,
ltrings joyful chime,
When the heart is Young
o, sparkling are the skies.
When the heart IS Young,
There is bliss in heauty's ewes,
When the heart IS Young;
The golden break Of dlv
BriEgeth gladness in It's ray,
And every month IS MAY.
When the heart is young
O. the sun is setting fast
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1852-05-21

The best anecdote of Lorenzo Dow is
that being one evening at the hotel kept
by one Bush, in Delhi, n. Y, the resi-
dence of the celebrated Gen. Root, he was
importuned by the latter gentleman, IN the
presence of the landlord, to describe
Heaven.
YOU say a great-deal about that place.
said the General. tell US how it looks
Lorenzo turned his grave face, and
long waving beard towards Messrs. Root
and Bush, and replied with imperturable
gravity
Heaven, friends, is vast extent of
smooth rich territory-there is not a root
nor a bush in il, and there never will be-
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During the examination of witness,
as TO the locality of the stairs in house,
the counsel asked him:
Which way did the stairs rum
The witness, who by the way was
noted wag, replied that
'One way they ran up, but the other
way they ran down
The learned counsel winked both eyes
and then took look at the ceiling.
L say said dandy to an intelligent
mechanic, Il have an idea in my head
WELL replied the other, if you don't
cherish it with great care, it will die for
the want of companions
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LEWISTOWN MILLS,

FENHE subscribers have taken the Lewistown
A. Mills and formed copartncrship under
the firm of JOHN STERREI'T & co. foIIa 0.
rying on a general rAILLING BUSI
MESS, wish to buy large quantity Of ali
kinds OF GRAIN, for which we viii pay The
HIGHEST PRICES the market will afford, accord.
ing to the quality Of the grain.
Any person wishing 20 store their wheat can
do SO, and a receipt will be given to be kept in
store until the lst of August, and after that
until the LIST OF December. In case of wheat
LETT IN store, the subscribers reserve The priv.
ege OF purchasing said wheat when the own
ers wish 10 sell. at from l3 to 10 cents off of
Philadelphia prices and if we do not buv al
this rate, then we charge one cent per bushel
for storage. No interest will be allowed on
money not lifted for grain sold, as We are pre-
pared to pay CASH at all times.
FLOUR and all kinds of FEED kept and
for sale Tor cash.
w. THOMPSON,
AND. MCFARLAND,
HUGH CONLEY,
S. S. WOODS.
Lewistown, May 2, 195l.-tf
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1852-05-21

There is likely to be another trial of Hobbs
American lock, by an English lock-naker
named Smith. Hobbs offers to show the prin-
ciple of the lock, and gives Mr.. Smith as many
days or weeks as he requires TO operate upon it,
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To ascertain whether a woman is passionate
not, take a muddy dog into her parlor, or
squirt tobacco juice on her stove hearth. A
wife may ascertain her husbands equanilnity,
by using his best clothes brush TO clean her
CATERS with
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1852-05-21

In the opinion of brother Cant, the whole
earth is but one large dung-hill, while men and
women are but the miserable worms wriggling
about in 1t. Brother X. has just been vaccinat-
ed for the dyspepsia. 1t has evidently taken