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Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06
EOR SAI4E.

A FARM containing abou, 90 acres pleasant Ally situated in the western part, of the town of Harwlnton, and about l l.2 miles from the Congres esationai Church in said town, and about the Naugatuck R. R.. Said farm is suitably di- vided into meadow blow, pasture and wood land and has good supply of different kinds of trui.. The buildings consists of a good one and half story dwelling house, wood house, a carriage " out buildings, all in good repair.
 This farm is decidedly one of the hest in the town of Harwinton of it's size, and will be sold very cheap for CASH, or fdesired, a credit given for part ofihe purchase money with security on the place. For further particulars, apply to Mir Jerry Smith on the premises, or to the subscri' Der at East Chesnut Hill, Lilch6eld.
 bae z5} CHARLES s. BUELL..
 Li,chfeld, March Sth, 1854. -.a.a N-
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06

Jonathan Harrington, the last sur vivor of the battle of Bunker Hill, died on Sunday, 18th inst, at his res adence in Lexington, in the 95th year 'of his age, He was but l7 years of age atthe lime ofthe battle, and play ed the fife for one of the companies in that engagement. s,aF 1.s'- ~.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06

0T DR. TERREL's OINTMENr--put up in glass boxes-an extra nice article, for the toilet, and a handsome shelf ornament. Every family should have a l'ox on the shelf, in case of exposure to the fall winds, or accident. Notice advertise ment in another column. For sale by M F.. ....r .-t A. c. SMITH.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06

The Convention, now sitting in London to adjdst the claims against each country, will not adjourn to this country, as has been stated. They ,sa.ashey terminate their sessions soon, for they have given notice that all clans must be submitted by the 18th of Aprl.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06

Every city and town in New Hamp- shire, where newspaper is published, elected opposition members to the Le- gislatlre, either in whole or in part ; elec,ins in all sixty-six opposition .s seveu administration. So much for the diffusion of political light.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06

There is to be a great parade at Danbury on the 27th of April, on the occasion of the erection of the Woos- ter Mouament. Some dozen military companies, Masonic lodges, and other civic bodies, are invited and will no doubt be present. Hon. Henry C.. Deming of Hartford is to deliver the oration.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06

Wanted Immediately. Ten more indus trious respectable American Girls to work in a Button. Factory. Good wages and steady em- ployment given. l have obtained some very fine Girls from Ltchficld County, and want a few more of the same sort. For particulars please call at the Factory, or write to 'ee sa '' '+'.' MONROE TERRELL.
 Nausatuc, Conn, March Is, 1854.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06

The Wings, as i. appearsby ihe la- test intelligence from the Pacific, have obtained majority in the Legislature of the new territory, of W Wasl,ing,on, although it is thought a Democratic delegate has been chosen by a small majority.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06
String Arrangements WEEE CoR11WAxGI


 GNRoUNDPLAsTER for saIe by s. lo N-S i3 ite h PnxTx 6 Fssssasssi (tLovER, Timothy snd Rcd Top sssG " ioT salchyy . PRATT q FoeERa.f D YE FLOUR, Meal and Provepder fcs AG salcby PRATT & FosFER. NEESE FEATHERS end Mattresses for O sa,eLy PRArT & Fcsfxk. 'S EpEDsTEADs, chairs and churns Iot AD salr by PRA7r 6 Fosrkn. 4 G GARPETS and orIcloshs fine, ,supctGneyl " HhEee ply and ingrain Carpets 4iAs es4g
 PRA4r & Fos4Esk. eal EpooTS and Shoes of almost every style.
 -S and quality, Ter men, women. and ehiE. dfen, ior srlss by PRATT & FOSTER. ED EADY. MADE CLOTHING and sUEsa AW Leather for sale by t.s;,,, Sf.e..t,f.s..t..
 @ PRArr & F0srEk. EEVrN WARE, Grind stones and 'ruraip l seed for sufe by PRATT & FOSTER. '" SlXTEEN lds. Sugar and Molasses, al E5 prime article, for sale bysa 9fss gAasia
 5ars1: sE "- PRATT & FOsgER. 2 GtOARsE and fine Sah, in lots to suis W purchasers, for sale by 1 l.s,Iie6
 c'''A PRATT S FosfEK. HSRoCKERY Y. Clot.e,' uins and Cheese Vl iui'sf'r ssie by PRATT & FosTRR. ERoN 6,:d Steel, and Nail Rods aud Axes . AG for suie by a ssaEPMkrE & FosrER. ANOnFlSfl, Mackerch and Blue Fish for " sale by 4.l3. s, PhAtFi & FosTERsa 5 DORK IA MS. and Lard for sale bygg so .....,a PRATT s. sFosrER. ENRENCEl, G German, English and, American, -A BroadciDills for sale by, 9.
 leTall f76lsI1 PRarr S FosfER. GtAssIMEREs Sailinets, Tweeds, Jeans " aud Vss'iugs, for saie byaa ii9 z ~ vryi eYo Ee Ii PRArTj & FosrER. nEMlNs, Ticks, Drills and Linens. for D sale by PRATr & FosTER. MOTION YARN, Wick, Bats aad Car M pet Warp Tor sale by ea s
 HEATS, Fur, Silk and Wool, fot safe by AR qAt s7s3a PRA-r & FosTER. K l "OSIERY, Gloves end Dress Tfimminga A-A for sale by PRATT & FosrER.
 nREsS SILKS, black, coiorsds plaid and 10 changeable, for sale by Ea7o " PRArr $ FosrEa.
 GHAV9LS, Silk, Brocha, Cotton, Wool, E9 &c., for salo by FRATr & FosTER. 1 HDERAGES, Tissues, Muslns, &c. for M-D sale by s PaATT $ FosTER. s WpOMBAZINES, Aipaccas and DeLaines, KID for sale by PRATT & FosrER. GNALICOES. Ginghams. and all other O styles If ladies' iress Goods, for sale by at @il PRATT S FosTER. t@A IT JOKING Glasses and Furniture Paper Z1 for sale by PRATT & FosTER.t AA EDROcATELLS, Damask and Window
 T w z PaArr & FosTER. v HNRUNKs, valices and Carpet ,B.es, for |. -& sale by PRATT FOSTER. TDLoWs and road scrapers for sale by H g.e. ss..s PRATT & FosTER.
 WwTHlTE LEAD, OAs ard Lead Pipe vvsrfo fur sale hyi PRATr & FosTER9 "ARDWARE, Nails. Straw Cutters. MI Wood Ware, Drugs, Medicines, Chem | icai soaps, Yankee Nnliors. NC, including ala,ost every article usually kept in Q country store, and good deal more. = .. sI Our present arrangements for :he purchase and sale of all kinds of Merchandise and Farmcrs' produce give uH smpcriOr facilities for general traffic, and enables nss to offer greater inducements than ever before to our l extensive patronage.
 Cash paid on delivery for Butter. Pork, Beef. | Veal Calves, Hides, Poultry, Potatoes, and almost all kinds of Farmers Produce. | e-te $@ PRATT SyFOSTER. West Cornwall, March, 1854. A3 | ; t. t . SN 2 N A
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06

DIT. Booth, the editor of the Mil waulie Free Democrat, who was ar- rested for participating il lhe Fugitive rescue. $ out on parole. He says he will not run away, and hopes the pros ecusion will not. v
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06

The Collector of New York has turned out host of Custom House subordinates who arc considered hards, and filled their places with sohs.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06
ASHLAND, February 10th, 1854. ,-.0

District ef Woodbury ss Probate Court, 2osh
 Febraarg, 1854. .--.- z, 7. HESITATE of JAMES JACKSON, late of kL Beahiem in said District. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Wood bury hath limited and allowed six months from exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly at,est- ed, within said time, will be debarred a recovery: All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment 10 ,sssH fl JOSHUA BIRD, Administrator.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06
NEW GO0DS!L
The CresC ent Foundry
 nl AND s A MACHINE COMPANY.
 Bridgeport, Conn.

 NEAKE 10 order Stationary Steam Engines IVA from to l5O horse powcri large double acting Force Pumps for wa'er works, Iron Planers, Engine Laihes, huilt in the most subsfan tial manner and uRc0mmonfy hedUy, together with NM 4AA- E MRE EE EsAJ nzG I;@ K in general and all kinds of Sicam Buiiers.-- Having large and extensive stock Of Mill Gear ing and other patterns, the accumulation of some IS years business, they are prepared to furnish Castings al short notice Any work ordered from this Company will be guaranteed equal to any made in this country. -s-
 They would cal attention to large Lathe which they build deajgned EE Railroad Machine ShQps. for turning of driyers-bed i6 feet long. swings 84 inches. They also make n very large and heavy Lathe with screw iced, designed for machine shops in gcneral-led ID feet long, swings 92 inches. and weighs about 15 tuns.
 This Company. are now making vertical En- g'ne of new design, from 8 10 l0,hnTse power. whieh will require but il.e small space of ( feet square, the bed heinz but 24 by 34 inchcs-and wIla sertical Boiler wiIi Feq,iira but by feet.
 To those abnnf Co erect Iron W0ks, we would sny that We are prepared 10 make Engines with the blowing cylinder attached directly 10 the provements.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06

Some ladies of Stark Co.,, Ohio have ingeniously sowed thirty three-cent pieces between two sheets of gauge, and sent them to Senator Douglas.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06
Gil'l Wstsleied.

TEyO do the work in . private family of ten
 1 persons, who can cook wash and iron. and is neat, and willing 10 do that which is required. None others need apply. Eight dollars per month will he paid. GEORGE TODD. s
 Litch6eld, tSouih Street3 April 4ih.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06
ARRANGEMENTS FOR SPRING q SUMMER ca III P AZ e N OF
 n R R A-

H AVING disposed oI onr Grocery dcpaumoni 11 l0 Mr A Palmer, we sltalf coniinue the oih0r branches of our former business at our old stand. We expect iO keep a much larger as- s0rtment Ul goods than heretofore, and our friends may re.Y upon finding good assortment of goods which we pretend to keep. We shall inform the public from time to time of bargains in new and desirable goods we neceiye ;.we shall continue to take in exchanse for goods butter, cheese, eggs. &c. We would also say to our friends that we are satisfied that by thus dividing our business we can show them n much better assortment of goods and at Iar less prices than those who continue 0nin the old track oi keep ing lntle of everything without heiug able To show an assortment of anything which other cns- toner's may want-ioping that we may continue hberally bestowed and for which we would fe- turn our hearty thanks. B &p
 ALvORD & BROTHER. q
 Wolco:tville, April 1854.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06
Dieo.

In Hotchkissville C.. on the 29th uli En,e- line wIfe ot Robert J. Tollcs, aged g. ...
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06

! G5" TIE GarAr CoEEEcTIcuT STeEI where customers meet from:every ccin thesiate,
 RT WHERE PURCHASERS can find every article they want for the Wives. the Daug ghtersi or fer thefurnishing ofiheir huuses.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06

NTEWssupply of Gentlemen's and Ladies IN India Rubber Overshoes just received at
 t4. c. ADAMS & cos.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06
New Jewelry Store.

AppleireeS For Sale. CRAFTS from $2 co to Sl 50 per dozen. w Common frnt from Sl % per dozen down as cheap as you want to buy. 'r
 ra ASA BURGESS. LitchGcld. March 20lh, 1854. 47
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06

Clovcr, Timothy and Red Top Seed, EHOR sale by N March,27. 9 c. ADAMS-& co.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06
Tor Sale.

4 DWELLfNG-H0USE AND LOT GNONrAINlN(s sn acre and half of land, V wHh many valuable Inii trees thereon. pleasantly situated in South Farms. one mir east q ihe meeting-hsuse, 0a the nmd running from Liichfeid Co New Haven, F,r nar,ire,lnfs enquire of Wv. M. ExsieS near sha Drrmi,es.
 HENRY WIlITTLESEY. New York, Feb. 2I.t, 1854.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06

COs.ss .VFeTgl. DOLTED AND UNBOLTED, and PROV O BINDER, constantly on hand at
 March 20. C. ADAMS & cos.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06
SIlirt-Makin-g,.

ShIrt.14aklnga -.
 NEW. and advanced Prices were adopted at IN the New Haven Shir, Manufactory on the 'lst of November last. The. undersigned will furnish work in any quantity to those wishing employment. ALvoRD S BROTHER.
 Wolcoltvlie, February 6, 1851. E
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06
NEane zs

aneaz Es z S, N GOOD I4A&G sz M N ..... VT \. 2, tin,''NY l924 .S &7H "A Q|sl| N ssPz
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06
RAxDw wEN's nrxLEg.

KS0R SALE at the Mills Oi the suhscriber in E Washington, Grain, Meal, and Proven,Ier, Plaster, Clover and TImothy Seed, &: &c
 CHAIN PUaPs, wholesale and retail; IIovey's Straw Cutters ard Corn Shelters, Flows and Scrapers, Furnace Castings Of every description. Mill Sliafis and Gearing, Water Wheels. &c. 0SJ- Machinery of all kinds, built and repaired Shafing, Pnllevs and Hangers of every kind. In store, Dry Goods and Groceries, Nails and SpiAes. Hartlware and Cutlery. Sh pvels, Spades, Rope of various sizes. - Wanted-ScRAP IRON in any quantity.
 X Fl. BALDWIN. Washne.on, March 1854.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06

DARAMETTAS.-l pieces mere of those N splendid paramettas, price S7 l-2 cts. per yard, just received, at BRADFORDS,
 itfs+ @@ & ~ Wolcoitville.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06

Velvet. Tapestry. Brnssels, FhFeepIy, ,ineFain- Maiinss Dragrsts Rugs Mats and
 ENGLISH FLOOR OILeCLOTHSsn ' 91r Tho place to buy carpets is st the Bee Hive
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-04-06

Linen nd cotton shr etings .cOunicrpan ,sPFead
 CURTAIN MATERIAL. Denmark
 Drspeiies Oil shades. eornicss 4 q
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-19
PUBLIC SENTIMENT ~ MASSACHUSETTS,


CcrrssIoI1eEcs u The y. l. Tribune.
BosToS, Friday June 10, 1854.
The effect OF tie late military demonstration in Boston,
for the purpose Of carrying innocent man, agains: his
VIII into Slavery, VIII not pass away. With the ex
corton OF tie few Democratic newspapers in the interest
OF the Administration Ike TIE boston Pat and the party
leaders and holders in the interest there
hearty and thorough decoration among the people Of the
whole preceding. The Fugitive Slave act and the Ne
brlska vliny ore denounced on al sides in terms OF the
strongest moral crrobaion. Among the evidences OF this
fact the aos united voice of the clergy OF Messachu
sets uttered from the pu pits Of tie churches on the Sun
day following the Boston slave tragedy OF those who
have spokc in oarnes: WORDS OF condemnation
OF the most conservative dyines among who have
heretofore advocated submission and obedience the Flu
gye Slave the duty of the citizen. Last Sunday
the Rev. DR.. GOnneti, Of the distinguished and
conservative Of The Unitarian clergy preached strong
and earnest against the eggressions OF the
slave power During the last two Sundays, suppose
there j. hardly pulpit in New In land from which pray
have not been offered and Christian words uttered in
behalf .. the slave population Of our country and their IN
aienabe night 10 freedom. and against the usurpaon the
wiCkednes and the tyranny Oi tho slave power that
ruling Us with a rod of iron
The sermon the Rev Theodore Parker the rendition
Of Anthony Burns, reported IN The COmN0aredlA and
sod IN extra sheets has a. immense circulation and
10 De printed IN paml HE; form, from the author own
manuscript The Cursses maae few days since,
at meeting oi the proprieicrs of the Music Fund Hail.
which Is leased 10 Mr. ParkeTs congregation the Sab
baih 20 exclude him from the of H. giving reason
that he had spoken Unexpectedly of their brother Benz
H. Curtiss one of the Judges of the Supreme Court who
distinguished himself by his zeal for tie Fugitive Slave
set and the return Of simms, after lis enactment.
The motion, however, roted dorm.
The Rev. james Freeman Clarke also preached sermon
the rendition Of Burns commenting in terms OF oonsure
and pprobaion the conduct Of Commissioner Loring
Msrshal Freeman, Mayor Smith and others, concerned in
the proceeding. The sermon has been published by
unanimous vote Of his congregation.
The Rev. Thomas Starr King preach ed an eloquent ser.
% tie people hc sggdn. following lhs rendition
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-19
sOUTHERNERs VERSUS ROMANS.

10 TIE Editor @ TIE ". y Tribune
SIR: In an editorial of of ProSlavery papers,
norherner are described holding the same subordinate
position in regard to southeners that the ancient Greeks
did to the Roman We count disgrace that genius
bright as ever kndled in Attic halls has frightened
New-Engand.
But how stand these arstocrac planters in comparison
with patrician Romans? In points there resem
blance There is the spirit of ambitious pride in the
bosom of the one class which drove the other to desc
late the world The pacian scorned the plebian vulgar
the Kentucky aristocrat ustifes the murder of New
England teacher. Pacians deprived plebians of their
parmony and held in their own grasp the reinS OF en-
pire so four hundred thousand miles of territory and the
whole control of Government is demanded and obtained
by the saveholdng oligarchy of America Brawls and
copsprav Gil the records OF Rome; dues and Streetghs
waste the blood of the South. Slavery was the blood
stained pedestal of Roman well as OF suthern
Gbbon tells Of Roman who IN addition TO about sixty
thousand cattle had four thousand slaves ana me hce
poad kig is eloquent in describing the lovely grounds
and thirty hundred slaves of Samuel Hairsion' Rome
had doatrous theology for the eompulsion OF the low
and slaye-driyers more bold have dared 10 make 's-
tianity hand maid of guilt.
The Roman however had some good traits OF charac-
ter He would sometimes free his slave lie would some
times 60 farther; he would sometimes load him with honor
1t is true that Romans would array armed gad'aiors
against the tiger and admire the conflict but they never
turned boodhounds and mange the detenseess
fugitive. They have bought slaves but they did not
traffic away their own offspring They made threats
Roman MOBILES prudent enough hatter and caoe
industrious plebans instead of nctng the open insults
which are daily flung in the face of American yeomanry
But because southern shareholders have Roman pride,
Roman cruelty and wrong, does it follow that they must
have Roman rule Thank heaven no. new agent, one
which the ancient knew not OF now inerferes in human
affairs. Intelligent, educated independent labor has ap-
peared on the stage OF life and assumed controlling part.
The smiles Of every portion of society .howering bless
ings on the worker well the capitalist She has
given commercial greatness 10 the East and is pouring
agricultural wealth over the fertile prares of the West
She energses strengthens sodifes She has eut up tor
northern independence lofty buwarks on when, II me
slmpsy fabric Of southern pretense dash, 1t will
eruinble into thousand fragments The North may be
rlow il has hitherto been inactive, but rests In inc
quiet Of conscious strength Let that strength be once
exercised and Roman majesty will wither before 1t
lke the mown grass. A.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-19
WHAT NEIEBEDFORD SAYS on SLAVERY
IND MiN-THEFT.

Coir,srcrdeLce % The n. Y. Tribune.
NEw-BEDFoRD, Saturday, June H. 1854.
Il as the more ardent may doubt there is anything
in sIcecmakiug, loud popular assent thereto,
and unanimous acceptance Of resolutions, thon is New
Bedford committed By her representatives, OF last night to
the repeal OF al national proSlavery measures and in the
meantime councnance and sympathy at least toward
the fugitive who may insist by the voice OF arms
that be stands free sOi here.
Liberty Hall. in this place, filled last evening with
enthusiastic audience in response to call from the
friends ofrecdom in favor Of the repeal of the Fugitive
Slave Law and the Kansas and Nebraska bill, the pro-
hbition of Slavery in all the Territories OF the United
States and of the interstate slave trade and who for
Immediately abandoning all existing political organiza
tons and forming great party for freedom IN OPPOSE
" ton 10 the great party for Slavery in this country
The meeting reoiccd in the Presidency the Mayor Of
the city and speeches were made by the Hon. h. l..
KEYS and Gen WILSON. Men of all political opinions
participated and resolutions enbodying the above sent
quoted from the call also others advising ugityes
to defend themselves by force of against kdnappers
and pledgng support TO ELLIOTT the present Represen-
tatlye 10 Congress from this District, unanimously
adopted.
OF the speaker Mesrs. KEYEs and WILsoS, woro fully
responded according 70 their cGestness and eoquence
hut the enthusiasm OF the meeting eliminated ON the APP
and his presentation and advocacy Of the sefdeenslYe
resolutions above mentioned. They briefly but power
fully forth the great duty OF resistance 10 tyfauts
end pointed ont with startling ingenuity new road to
citizenship for the outraged and hunted Of his race.
Should resistance thew sad, bring b0Odshed, and that
trial by iury and in default Of verdict of "us.ia6e
homicide, cOnsg nment TO the States Prison. why how
vastly superior would be this condition. eyenin the bodily
respects OF clothIg and shelter % condemnation 20 the
rice swamps and cotton plantations OF the South.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-19
THE FUGITIVE CASE Nv CINcLNyATL

We ind in tie Cincinnati papers particulars of tie
cape betrayal and capture Of nine fugitive slaves IL is
the case referred to in columns on Saturday.
|, appears that Sunday night, the Ilih party of
negroes named sadreck aged 90 years claimed by Jonas
Crer susan his wife - years OF age, and two boys
Wesley and John and years age; Almeda aged %
yoars. and her ehhd Sarah Jane, aged years; LOWS
a.ed - YEAR, all Of whom excsp, Shadrack claimed
by VIM Walton. Lee, aged 81 years, husband Of Anne
ia, claimed by John Gaines, a. guardian OF Elizabeth
Ann and Jaspar Beckenbecker Anderson agod % yesrs
claimed by John r. scottlet their houses near Burng-
ton, IN Boone County KY and placing Of their bag.
gage on the backs of three OF Mr.. Watons horses the
might've party started for the Ohio River and arrived
point nearly opposite Lawrenceburg.
Starting the horses back toward their home the iag
hves took skill and rowed themselves across the river
arriving ON free soil about u cheek sunday night.
Ihey then started with their faces the north aud scr
travelling about two miles and half they took refuge IN
der elump of trees DUNG the day. As soon as me nj
OF night came on tho fagves lest their hdin1 p. ,bsv
started again. ey had not proceeded i nraaIsed %
met u colored MIN, named John Gyser wno Psh Tbcv
assist them in making their escape 10 tne farm IN
accompanied him 10 q stable on M nun IN. ;,,r - 80
Lick Kun turnpike about 81 miles from she ~ 49,
the, were 10 remain until evening wien nc "oHt 80
nb assistance to aid them IN reaching
lie dsv CO Visited C0ytgtoni anl nearing va. =
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-19

NJ ~ Edo, 4 IAs " \, T'ilvnt
SIR saw letter In TiE Tususg ias. week. IN rels-
lion the Potato blight, which interested Your cor
respondent. Mr.. Richardson asorbcs the blight % tle
woundng Of the vines by small ia'oc; something Ike
a nca.
This is not a now Idea. have sari'n IN which cu!-
uva,e POTATOES have had il thrrc ycas. Previous 9,
my possession had been q common remark IN iae VII
lacc that potatoos could not be grown "a this garden
have grown excellent ones every year baf am obliged %
work f,, them. When the potatoes come up, AMI be-
fore the tons ao four inches hgA they covered with
small black as Of the size Of icas That eat IumDeess
holes i'm the leaves and later ID NOT expelled in the stalk
This must Of course uiure the stalk a1 The leaves
soon begin g. fade and the stalK Co .t.cr
In awe, season, or in wet autumn .e decay IS more
raid than in dry one probably because she SAX l.
soaked and fo.ttd by Tie Colllei moisture L.
low Situations potatoes rot Wos. .u where The soil
Is drior and lighter.
Now for the remedy. When my potatoes fairly up.
say four inches high, ] take sieve ana NIL
with good hardwood ashes ard srrinke and the
leaves OF each h thoroughly with them The ashes pass
readily through he sieve AMI il very little trouble To-
the lob. Then keep eye ou Tor She fees who eracqe
insianior upon ;he application .! tAe s ana If they
appoar-why IL. The ashes rcappear.
1 have had beautiful potatoes by pursuing th- method.
where they could not be raised before. ana when ny
noichbors crops were where.
If this does any body any good they welcome - IT,
vet hope Brother Richardson vii. Doe willing shares
with he in tho reward setting OF Ms bag OF charcoal
dust aeeinst my sieve OF ashes Truly You
Hhifesbo,5, ~ y. June IS, 1854 c. II. sOAOLLslE-D.