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The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-03-03

Ma. EDiToR :-lf you think the follow
ing will be interesting to your readers, you
are at liberty 10 opublish it
| have raised the past season from 18th
OF an acre of ground one hundGed and
ihirty-four bushels Of carrots; about three
iourihs OF which were OF the orange Kind,
and the remainder n mixed variety.
harvested them cp the 81 and 9TH days oil
November
Mode and Manner of RGsing said Carrots.
Broke up the ground in the spring-plough-
ed from nine TO ten inches deep-soil sandy
loam-spread OH the furrowS five cart loads
(iorly bushels each) OF manure that was
well pulSerized; cultivated the ground
with an OK cullivator four OF five times,
thereby mixing the manure and earth well
together; fuuowed out the rows with a
common seed plow rs deep as possible,
but not so deep as TO interfere with the
sward, making the rows about two feet
apart; sirewed in the bottom OF the rows
four cart loads OF the same kind OF manure
rs that spread upon the iuuows, filled up
the rows OF tuuows over the manure with
earth about four inches above the level or
surface, being careful not to have hard
Jumps of earth or sods put into the trench
or upon the ridge. Having 10 machine to
sow with, made a mark along OH the top
Of the ridge with hoe-handle, into which
the seed was dropped; covered II from
ihree-iourths to an inch deep; sowcd one-
third OF the piece the tenth, another one
third the Goth, and the remainder the 30th
day of May. The first ard second sowing
came up well the las, in consequence Of
The drou,h came up poorly. and very un.
suani. When the carrots got about two or
three inches high, wed them out and h"ed
up the weeds between the rows; aoed up
the weeds the second time about two weeks
after the first hoeiny, and ihned ont The
carrots little more where necessary, let
ing them stand from three TO four inches
apart in The row Put no dirt around the
carrots at either OF the hoeings. did moth
ing more 10 lhem until harvesting time,
when harvested rs above stated, from
,one-fouiih OF an acre 1874 bushels. My
whole crop was l5S bushels. The land
was considerably worn out, having been
moved five or six years, producing less
than a ton 10 the acre. The following is
The cost Of raising:
Expense Of plowins the ground Sl,25
+" culhva,ing and iurrowing 1883
81 " putting dressing upon the
ground, $50
{" filling up trench, SOW
Ing, &C., so
/" thinning and hoeing the
first time, 200
q thinning and hoeinS the
second time, LOO
harvesting, 2,21
+" dressing, say one-third OF
The loads, or loads, 500
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FATAL ACCIDENTS OF 1858: During the
wear 1853. there were, on difIercn, railroads
of the United States, according to the Phil.
odclnbia Bulletin, about $50 fatal railroad
accidents. The number ef persons killed
was about go, and the wounded about 500.
OF fatal steamboat accidents there were
about 80, with an aggregate OF about $50
killed and 900 injured. There werc about
I36 lives los, in the United States, by con-
aorrations. BY disasters at sea, in all parts
Of tho world, not less than $500 lives have
been lost.
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SrocK, Young cattle require especial care
during the first year; short allowance oil
food Of nutritious kind, and exposure to
the fierce changes of March will not only
make them lean, but have tendency to gem
crate disease.
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SASS
Being abou, n cents a bushel.

Being abou, IL cents bushel.
There was but little or no difference be-
tween the first aud second sowing, as TO
the size OF the carrots, or the number OF
bushels on the ground. The largest ear
.o,s grew from the las, sowing, though not
more than half as many bushels from the
same amount OF land.
I like the orange kind much the best, as
they appear 10 have the most nutritious mat
ter. All kinds Of stock as well as swine
grow and thrive well when fed upon car
ro,s. think so Ear as my experience goes
that there are no roots so valuable as car
rots for stock, pound for pound. They
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TnE HEIGHT OF ScoSvESiENcr,-There
is a man, somewhere in America, who Is
SO tall iha, he is obliged 10 run upa ladder
every time he brushes bis hair.
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MARCUS WATSON. Printer.
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A Coon EXCUSE. There is q society IN cx-
istcncc which, liko most other associations
of the kind, has standing rule that all mem
bers who como laio or absent themselves,
sball bo fined a certain sum, unless they are
able 10 give sufficient excuse Tor their tardi.
ness or absence! On one occasion member
came In after hours, and the chairman asked
him his excuse for being lato
"Really, sir" said he, "I was not able 10
get here before. Domestic troubles per.
plcxitics Of mind-I cannot say which will
die first, my wife or my daughter"
"Ah!' said the chairman, expressing much
commiseration fer tho father and husband,
81 was not aware Of that! Remit the fine,
Mr.. Secretary; tho excuse Is good onc."
The member consequently took his seat.
The next morning another member met him,
and, with much feeling, asked him how his
wife and daughter were,
"In excellent health y replied he.
"How! thought you said last night that
You did not know which ono would die frst."
"I did and am still 10 quandary. Timc,
however will decide the question.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-07
1T,HE LAMPLIGHTER.-A fresh supply

Also Life and Sayings of Mrs. Partington, and
others of the Family, edited by b. p Shelaber, OF
the Boston Post.
My Schools and Schoomasters; or the Story Of
my Education, by Hugh Miller, author of the
Footprints OF the Creator. &c.
Woman's Influence and Womans Mission.
The Lady's Equestrian Manual, in which the
principles and practice of Horsemanshp for La
dies are thoroughly explained, to enable every
Lady to ride with comfort and elegance.
Just received and for sale at the bookstore of
r.. FARNHAM,
Corner Of 18th street and Penn. avenue.
May
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-07
NEW BOOkS.-The Plurality of Worlds,
IN with an introduction by Edward Hitchcock,

NEW BOOkS.-The Plurality of Worlds,
IN with an introduction, by Edward Hitchcock,
u. d.
Rambles in Brazil, or Peep at the Aziecs, with
a map and illustrations.
The Religion of the Northmen, by Rudolph
Keyser
The Catacombs Of Rome, as illustrating the
Church Of the Three First Centuries, by Rev. w.
Ingrabam Kip.
Uncle Jerry's Letters TO Young Mothers, COM
piled by Ann E. Porter.
The Eternal Day, by II. Bonar, ID. d.
Dscourses and Sayings of our Lord Jesus
Christ, illustrated in a series of exposilions, by
John Brown, ID. ID.
The Church before the Flood, by the Rev John
Cumming, ID. ID.
Theological Essays, by Frederick Denison Maui
rice, nj. A.. with a new preface and other add
tions.
The Sepulchres OF our Departed, by F. II. Ans
petch, A. M, Hagerstown, Md.
The History Of the French Protestant Refugees
from the Revocation Of the Edict OF Nantes 10 our
own days, by Charles Weiss. Translated by
Henry William Herbert, with an appendix by a
descendant Of the Huguenots in two vols.
For sale at the bookstore of
st tsek r.. FARNHAM,
Corner Of ilth street and Penn. avenue
May
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-07
MUNICIPAL NOMINATIONS.

Bar Mayoralty.-To the Citizens of Wash-
ingtOn.-General Roger G. Weightman,
Of the oldest and most able of citizens and who
years ago served with great credit Mayor is most
specially brought to your attention suitable candi
date for said Office Mt our ensuing election.
Mary A CITIZEN. N
Go For Mayor.-PIease announce the
name OF DR.. William B. Magrudfer q can
ddate for Mayor at the ensuing election. ss
May MANY VOTERS.
GJ- Messrs. Editors: Please announce the
name of ThOs. p. Morgan as q candidate for
Alderman of the First ward at the ensuing election
Mayo. N MANY VOTERS.
A5- Please announce the name OF Bey-
crley Tucker candidate for Alderman of the First
ward at the ensuing election
May 0. JP. HILTON, for Committee.
Az- Please announce Samuel e. Dou glass
as candidate for Alderman Of the First ward at the
preaching election. u MANY VOTERS
May 9.
R7- Messrs. Editors.. Please announce
the name Of MIR. William III. Mink a can
ddate to represent the First ward in the Board of Common
Council, and oblige MANY VOTERS.
May
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-07
Marine Disasters.

PORTLAND, MAINE, May 6.-The steamship Gle
opatra which sailed from Liverpool on the 11th
OF April for Quebec, had very bad weather. Her
deck was swept and houses carried away. In
going up the ST. Lawrence, she encountered an
island OF ice and grounded, by which she was
considerably damaged in the bows. She could
only get as far as st. Pauls, when she put about
and arrived hers as twelve to-day, full Of freight
and large number OF passengers.
On the Goth ultmo the Cleopatra took off Cap
tain Brtgsby and his crew of seventeen from the
barque Belona, from Cancfr for Quebec, having
on the 17h been dismasted, her boats carried away
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-07
HON. THOS. III. BENTON'S
GREAT MORK

"THIRTY YEARS VIEW"
ID ECEIVED, AND FOR SALE AND
N delivery TO subscribers at the store of Messrs.
Downs & Hutchinson, Athenmum building Penn
syvania avenue, between Al and 9th streets.
will be daily receiving, per Adams & Co.'S ex-
press, supplies of the let volume of the above
work, price SO so, to meet the wants of subscri-
bers and all others who desire TO possess it.
The subscription list being very large subscri-
bers will confer great favor if they will make
il convenient, as far they can to call and re-
ceive the work.
Terms, positively, cash on delivery
JNO. 5. HOLLINGSHEAD, Sole agent,
And only place of sale in the District
Apr 30-3teo 5H
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-07
New York Market.

New YORK, May 6,-Flonr is firm with an up
ward tendency-sales of 5000 bbls., al IS 121 for
State, and IS rs for Ohio. Southern -four is firm,
with sales of 1.500 bbls, at SO "a 50 25 for Balii-
more brands. Wheat is dull and nominal. Corn
is firm, with sales Of 10000 bushels, a, Sc for
mixed and 90 for yellow. Pork is unsettled, with
sales of prime, at S13 81, and mess, at Sl4 81.
Beef is unchanged Lard is dull Whisky isbel-
ter with sales Of prison. at Csc.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-07

GIImaNs HaIr Dye has made ITS appearance
in our city, very much to the qualification of our
young beaux who wear red whiskers or musta-
chios. Gentlemen are now seen going into our
hair-dressing saloons with hair, whiskers, musta-
chios, and eyebrows of all imaginable colors, and
in FIVE minutes they will appear on the street hav-
ing them entirely changed a nd decidedly improved
by lustrous black, obtain ed by using GILMANs
DYE.--NoJoM Herald
For sale by 2. ID. GILMAN Chemist
WASHINGTON GIN
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-07

R1- Special Notice.-HsNRY's INvIGoRATING
CORDIALThe merits Of this purely vegetable extract
tor the removal and Of physical prostrnton genital
debility, nervous affections &c. &c. fully described in
another column of this paper which the reader Is
fcrred 81 per bottle, bottles for s5 six bottles for IS,
BIG per dozen Observe the mar ks of the genuine.
Prepared only by s. H. COZ EN-, No. Franklin Row,
Vine street. below Eighth, Philadelphia Pennsylvania
For sale by all the respcca druggists and merchants
throughout the country, and by
w. ii. GI LLMAN, Washington, D. O.
CANDY IL HATCH, Baltimore
PEEL iSTEyENS. Alexandria, Va,
Wholesale Agents for Virginia.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-07
T,INE DIAMOND JEwELRY.-I an

constantly receiving and manufacturing to
order new styles of Diamond and all kinds of fine
Jewelry and Sllverware, at the lowest New York
prices, and from fifteen to twenty five per cent
cheaper than goods of the same quality can be
bought for at other establishments this city or else
where. Please call at the sign Of the Large Spread
avenue, III. o. HOOD.
N. B-Watches and Jswelry carefully repaired.
Apr 26--u
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-07
s. GARNER, Merchant Tai

FINHOMPSON s. GARNER, Merchant Tai
u lors, Morft's building, Al street, near Penn
sylvauia avenues would most respectfully inform
their friends, the public in general and the old pa
irons of Joseph r. Thompson, in particular, that
they have received their Spring Supply of Goods,
"which to be admired needs but TO be seen i
and which they will make to order, in style and
fit to please the tastes ofthe most fastidous, OF all
ages.
to please" Mar 23-iftt
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r C E.--The Subcriber would respectfully
j inform his friends and the public that hav
ing succeeded in filling several large houses
with pure Potomac and Rock Creek Ice, and
in making his contracts with responsible east
ern dealers for very superior article, he is
now prepared TO deliver the same puRctually in
any part OF Washington or Georgetown at the
lowest market price, and guarantees TO supply Gus
toners with any quantity required soitAont change
of price during the season. -
Orders left at the following places or sent
through the post Office will meet with prompt at
tention:
Patterson & Nairn, Pennsylvania avenue and
9th street,
q. d. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue, between
9th and 7th streets.
" Harbaugh, 7th and G streets.
Kdwell & Lawrence, Pennsylvania avenue and
l4th street.
T. c. McIntire, 7h and I streets
w. H. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue and Al
street.
William Lord, 5th and G streets.
]. w. Nairn, New York avenue and 18th street
| Edward Hall, market space, between 9th and
| 7th streets:
A. G. Ridgeley, Pennsylvania avenue, between
18th and Goth streets.
DIR. j. b. Gardner, Capitol Hill.
H. M. p. King, / and 18th streets.
f. s. Walsh, Navy Yard.
G. p. Wannall, New York avenue and 9th street.
l.. X. Holmead. Maryland avenue and 7th street.
w. w, Birth, Sd street, next TO Trinity Church.
]. w. Sothoron g. Co.. Georgetown.
Families will be supplied by the week or month,
or for the whole year, at ONE PRICE, and a fuAs
ply guaranteed.
Notice of change Of residence, if given at the
Office instead of 10 the driver, will always prevent
disappointment.
Should mistakes or neglect occur on the part Of
those delivering the ice, if notice is given at the
office, il will be Immediately attended TO.
Ice kept constantly on hand at Eliots drug store
corner f and 18th streets, which can be had in
large or small quantities, at the lowest market
rates. L. ]. MIDDLETON,
Office, northeast corner of and 18th
streets, and Easby's wharf
III Persons wishing TO be supplied will please
send their names, residence, and quantity per
day. to the office or any of the places above named
March Ia.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-07
CARD.
To the Ladies' Of Washington, Gsoyg gst0s0n, Aker-
r. I

"ENRY WEIRMAN'S ladies, misses, and
H children's French shoes are sold by the un-
dersigned, on 18th street, just above Corcoran &
Riggs's Banking House, in his new building, with
the high marble steps, where he will receive Ia
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety Of ladies', misses, and chidrens French
gaiter walking shoes white and black satin CATERS,
slippers, &c, made to order by H. Weirman. OF
Philadelphia, of the best French gaiter materials,
and in the latest Parisian styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what are generaly
known as i slop-shop shoes = being all custom
work, of superior workmanship, ant warrantedto
give perfect satisfaction, t
Ladies', who value beauty, comfort, and econ
omy, will consult their interest by giving ma
call, and examine for themselves
C. WEIRMAN,
18th street, just above Corcoran 4 Riggs's
Nov. 9-1yeo. (M) Banking. House
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-07
OR VILLA LOT AT PRI-

Y j vate sale--The subscriber will sell at private
sale lot OF ground, containing twenty acres, lying
on the Leesburg turnpike, in Fairfax county, hve
miles from Georgetown. This property is beaut-
fully situated for cottage or villa residence. It's
location is perfectly healthy, and in consequences
Off being considerably elevated. il commands an
extensive view OF the surrounding country for
miles. About IL acres is highly improved and
well set in clover, upon which there is young
orchard of choice fruit trees, selected with great
care, and well planted there is also upon the
premises material sufficient to construct large
dwelling. JAmEo McN NEhHANl.
LASeIY Fairfax county, Va. Apr 27-lw
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-07
CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE
ESTABLISHMENT

rTNHE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE
IL ceived, from the north, splendid assortment
OF China, Glass, and Earthenware; also, magnif.
cent Girandoles and Lamps of many patterns,
adapted for halls and parlors.
Paints, boiled and raw, linseed oil, putty, WIN
dow glass, of every variety, always on hand
Clocks, brushes, &c., and every article for gen
eral housekeeping kept for sale.
IS. WHITTLESEY, Hh street.
Nov 20--ly (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-07
~ Sick Headachc Remedy.-A remedy for

NJ Sick Headache Remedy.--A remedy for
the sick headache, which has been recently offered
10 the public, is attracting great attention, only
oy reason of the very satisfactory testimonials to
its efficacy which have been volunteered by many
who have been benefited by it, but also because
there are SO great number Of people who are az
Hicted with the distressing complaint, for which
no medicine has before been made public Dr.
Eastman, who discovered the efficacy of his '.rem
edy,n is physician in this city, in high standing,
with large Practice. He is physician in whom
great confidence is placed; and we do not wonder
that his remedy for very common disease, which
has been so long needed. has attractedthe attention
of all sufferers from headache who have heard of it.
From our own knowledge of DR.. Eastman's char
acter and practice, we have no doubt that the med
icne deserves the favor it receives. ndthat it will
prove to be a great benefit to all who may give il
a trial--Lvnn Ncscs, December %, 1853. ta
For sale in Washington by y. ID. GILMAN, and
by all the druggists. 4&rs F Apr
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-07
Eire al ogdensburg, New YORK.

OGpESsBuRa, N. ", May 6--Three dwelling
houses on Fond street were entirely destroyed by
fire this morning. They were occupied by W. H.
Young, Il. Al. Benedict, Z. Watrous.
BALpwmsvILLE, N. Y, May 6.-The tannery of
Phillips a. Bentley, with lis contents, were burned
last night loss, $4,000; insurance, $1,000.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-07

Indian Treaty.-One Of the delegation of the
Delaware Indians, now in this city, has informed
us that they yesterday concluded treaty with
the general government, on terms, as he con-
ceves, satisfactory to that tribe, whose homes are
on the Kansas river
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-07

"a Break Down."-We stated yesterday that
an accident occurred to wagon, with team of
10 horses, while carrying block of marble weigh
ing Ia tons. We have been informed by Mr.. E. A.
Ryther, the contractor for transportation, that
the block referred 10 weighed about is tons
Early yesterday morning the work was resumed,
and the immense mass was safely landed at its
destination. Mr.. Ryther further informs us that
but short time since he transported from the de-
pot to the Patent Office block of marble weigh.
ing about % tons, upon the same carriage,
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-07

DIR. Levi, who has relieved so many of our
residents Of those little tormentors, corns and
bunions, will positively leave this city on Friday
next. The mere announcement will induce per-
sons who can afford it to pay the fee to avail them
selves of his professional service before his depar
ture 4E&
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-07

From the Most Noble the Marquis of Lans-
downe.-Mr. N Levi extracted a corn from me
with perfect facility and success.
LANSDOWNE.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-07
Reported Explosion and Loss Of Life.

vana is reported 10 have burst her boiler last night
near Bordentown, by which seven persons were
killed and injured She was tow-boat, engaged
in towing barges from the Schuylklll TO Bordern-
town j@s+Iits
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in Stocks. SC.

New York, Nay 6.-Money is easier and active.
Stocks are lower. Sales the first board OF rail-
road at 2l4; Parker Vein, So; Cumberland, 274;
Reading TAI; Canton. 2ia; Erie, 69l.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-07
Gelegraptit.
BY the House Line, expressly for the Sentinel.
sire at Utica, New York.

Urea. N. ", ALay 6.--The drug store of Ros-
well b. Smith, Of this city, was burned early this
morning. The loss Of the stock and building was
about Sl27,000. The adjoining stores, occupied
by Mr. Dooliltle as dry-good store, and Messrs.
Butler 81 Co, were badly damaged.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-07
StlisreIlaHsgus.
TUsr RECEIVED ATTAYLOR = ]

TUsT RECEIVED AT TAYLOR = MAU-
~ RVS Bookstore, near 9th street.
The Plurality of Worlds, with an Introduction
by Edward Hitchcock, d. ID.
the Home, and the Market Place, by the Rev. W
X. Tweedie ID. ID.
The Catacombs Of Rome, by the Right Rev W
]. Kip, ID. ID.
Narrative of Voyage TO the Northwest Coast
of America, by Gabriel Franchere.
Corinne, by Madame De Stael, new edition.
Yathek, by Beckford, do
Female Poets of Great Britain, do
Western Scenes and Adventures, Illustrated
Life Of Napoleon, by Hazlilt, do
Practical Surveyors Guide, by Andrew Duncan.
Frank Lesie's Ladies' Gazette Of Fashion for
May. May 6
IyOR LEAsE.--The National Theatre in
IL the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for term of years. The National Theatre
is one Of the largest in the world, and yet every
mertorious attraction can fill il.
With the alterations and improvements con.
templated, il will be in every respect desirable
establishment.
If suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede to the following arrange
ment.
The entire receipts to be distributed thus: The
current expenses the salaries of the members ],
the rent All surplus to be divided among the
members of the company, in the proportions OF
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment of cur
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, TO receive
communications, with particulars. from parties in
clined to this mode of action. The purpose OF
the Proprietor is TO secure the best talent by pay
ing to it all the profits Every letter received wi
be known to the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself at liberty to reveal the name of any
party addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid, and addressed
"to the Proprietor Of the National Theatre, box
242, Washington city, ID. G.
Apr 14-1m
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-07
Departure Of the Union.

New YORK, May 6.--The Union sailed at noon
for Havre, with ninety passengers and one million
of dollars in specie.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-07

OYSTER SHUCKER.-An expert young
~ man, understanding the above business, will
meet with good situation by applying to the sub.
scriber; provided, however, he can come well
recommended as possessing the good principles
OF honesty and sobriety. Better Information will
be obtained on application.
J. BOULANGER,
G street, near tho War Department.
Apr 29--eo3t