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Spring 1s54.-WHOLESALE BOOT AND SHOE
STRADE Peters6urg "a. We take pleasure in announc
ing the Merchants of Virginia and North Carolina that
of has just returned from the North and
East where he has purchased commanding
stock of Boots Shoes Brogans Trunks Carpet Bags, Va
ces Wrapping Paper Lacngs, &C., and all other articles
belonging branch of business
this will be much larger and
varied than heretofore in order to meet the demands of
rapidly increasing trade Our goods have all been bought
of First Hands, and selected with by old buy
thirty with special to the
wants of the Virginia and North Carolina Merchants.
We in receipt of portion of stock and
in daily expectation of large accessons thereto which will
render of the most complete and attrac
tive offered to the Southern Trade.
In soliciting examination our friends and
the public generally that prices shall be found low
and reasonable those any similar establishment
south of Massachusetts.
t9y- Merchants and others buying by the Package
Dozen will find to their interest to examine stock be
fore purchasing elsewhere as is our to sell
as cheap as any of our northern competitors.
w. R. JOHNSON & CO.,
Two doors below Paul 4 McIlwaine,
East side Sycamore St., Petersburg, Va.
Feb. 2S 1854. 32-1y.
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DIEDMONT CHALYBRATE sPRINts,

IL STOKES COUNTY, N. C.The Subscribers having
purchased the above Springs the close the last
and put up large and comfortable improvements will be
prepared by the lst of June to accommodate oil who may
patronize them.
The Springs situated at the foot of Moores Peak the
highest point of the Ssufa TOwn Morntain-about mile
Dan River and two from Danbury the County site Of
Stokes and is surrounded by lovely place
in the State Virginia.
1t is the design the subscribers to make this first
class watering pace-and nothing will be left undone by
them make it such, and make it desirable place
the health and pleasure seeking public as any TO be
ound in North Carolina or Virginia.
Their prices will be moderate the times will admit
Single persons IS 90 per week.
q" 90 per day for less time than one week
horse rs per day.
Servants half price.
Nov 1a5A 1O23-W2m.
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June Is, 1854.

STATE OF NORTH-CAROLINA.-G
- WILLIE COUNTY, Superior Court of Law, Spring
Term A. ID. 1854. Elizabeth Walker vs. VIM. A. Walker
Petition for Divorce.
t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that W A.
Walker the defendant in this cause resides beyond the
limits of this State it is therefore, moon ordered by
the Court that advertisement be made for six weeks suc
cessively the Court House Oxford and also in the
North Carolina Standard for three onths notifying the
said defendant of the filing of this petition and that unless
he appears the Term of this Courts be held for
the County State aforesaid the Court House in Ok
ford the first Monday of September next and
said petition the will be taken pro coneso and heard
erpdrte to him.
Witness Eugene Grissom Clerk of said Court at or
fee in Oxford the first Monday of March, A. D. 1854.
E. GRISSOM, C. 8. c..
Oxford, June l. 1854. 1025-w3m.
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!. smithfield Female SEMINARY.


a FEMALE SEMINARY OF HIGH CHARACTER. -
now IN successful operation in the town Of Smithneio
the resldenoe of Dr. FELF Under the management OF
MISS 0ORSE end Miss GE0WEYi both graduates and
laoies o. finished and high literary and sc
entiiic Smheld is pleasantly sitAted,
the eastern bank of Nsuse River within three miles of the
Central Railroad and has for the last eight years.
been as healthy village aJ other one our State
The school has been established
educating otr daughters hone Ind atter
selves that young ladies disposed mcguire thorough
an edueaoh here as in amy of the foreign ssho0 col
leges
We Intend mixing the tuition favorable as ptsdena
will ALLOW
So. rEhAs PER SESSION Or rrtR xoafnA
Elementary Branches; SS op
Highest English Course; IL 90
MODERN Languages .-s,et,- 10 90
Music on Piaho-fno charge for tnbtfhment;] 20 90
Oil Painting, Is 90
faintng In Water Colofs, --s sis.sE 90
Wax Fruit and Fo&ers-fmatetials furnished l2 90
Drawing and Ctasohng, each; 4o0
Monochromatics and Tissue Fo&erE each; LOO
Ornamental Needlc-Work, i 90
Board can be had in best houses at So 0O f MONTH
and washing can be obtanea for 81 90 ber MONTH
There win be extras charged Except Fifty eash
during the FIRE season:
Each pupil win charged in proportion the above rates.
from the time of entrance the close sessions aud no
deduction will be made for absence unless is caused by
protracted sickness: ": II: WATSON,
WM. HASTINGS.
t. 4. F. TELFAIR.
June i3; 1884 Io27-2msw
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pELLAMY,S HOTEL, wARRENTON, N, c.
The undersigned takes pleasure in informing the pub
lie that she has entirely retted her house from cellar gar
rett and is prepared to ACCOMMODATE ill who may pa
tronze her in the best style:
She has added twenty rooms to the house all of which,
together with the old (Which have all been reed
are furnished with and comfortable fhtnture and are
pleasant and airy.
The dining saloon large and pleasant and her table win
at all times be furnished with the BEST the market will az
ford, prepared by experienced cooks:
No little attention has been paid fitting the stables
belonging to the house, which dry and furnished with
best provender and attentive ostlers.
The servants well trained and trsty and attentive
to the wants of guests.
attacKea to the House Yin at all times be furs
nished with thebest of refreshments ip that line, By
kpeFenced will nj al times be ready to-
serve guests osnppfess tehdioE to boiser
BUSINESS rowdyism.
With all the advantages and comfort which tha
proprietor Offer she feels confident in assuring the
elng public that they will find her establishment equal to
any in the country and such 10 entitle her to liberal
share of public patronage:
ANN BRLLAMY.
June q
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EDITOR AND PRorR1EroR.

limited number of advertisements will be taken for the
u;eElv paper but deduction will be made any but
sary will be inserted at onefourth
loss than the regular charge.
Professional business Cards not exceeding five lines
will be inserted in either the Weekly Semi Weekly for
$f for six MONTHS for twelve months orin both pa
ors for $40 for six months SIS for twelve months
The paper will be sent to advertisers for six months
or bv the year. free of charge.
Subscribers and others who may wish to send money
70 the Editor can do at all times by mail, and at his
risk Receipts all will be promptly transmitted
Letters to the Editor must come free of postage
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January 25, 1854.

SILAS BURNS, PROPRIETOR, BUILDER OF
- STEAM ENGINES AND GENERAL MACHINIST.
The above establishment has been in successful operation
year. and has turned the best STEAM
ENGINES and SAW MILLS that have operated in this
o other State.
Orders solicited for Steam Engines and Saw Mills Mill
Gearing and Machinery of description to be completed
the Raleigh and CASTOR Rail Road will enable to fill
with dispatch and punctuaty all orders after the lst of
July.
The following certificate will show the character of the
work executed ut the above Works:
"AuBRY, Cumberland, May Is, 1852.
"Mr S1LAs BrnNs-Dear Sir: Our Engine and Mills made
your shops have been work nearly months and
fully expectations. The ENGINE to and
STRENGTH and DURABILITY is inferior
State of the class made here elsewhere The
Mills with smoothness and speed truly astonishing
In ordinary saving cut in common sized log foot
So seconds feet per minute. We have however,
through feet 80 seconds at the rate of SO feet
per minute by running to the top speed fully believe we
can per minute. The only objection have
heard urged takes hands to haul up logs and
carry away lumber. Yours, &C.,
JONES BARBEE."
June 9, 1852. So
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PoPR6TgL#AAR WoRKs FOR FOR. SALE ALE AT THE

EDOPULAR WORKS FOR SALE AT THE
fs ser tie to Young 3 Lady variety of sub
and enghten the understanding The publishers Sincerely
hope or the happiness of manknd that copy of this val
uabe little work will be found the companion every young
lady much of the happiness of family depends on
the proper cultivation of the female mind.
The daughters own Book, Practical Hints from Fa
ther to his Daughter vol lSmo This is of the
most practical and truly valuable treatises the culture
published in this country; and the publishers very
den from the great demand for this Invaluable little work.
lady.
The American Chesterfield, or "YOuth's Guide to the
tanning also complete treatise the carving. 1--WE
most cordially recommend the American Chesterfield to
of the best works of the kind that has published
its perus be unproducive of satisfaction and usefulness
Senecas Morals By way of abstract to which is added
ger LEstrange, Knit vol lsmo. copy of this valua-
Bile little work should be found in every family library
Book of Politeness The Gentleman Lady's Book of
Politeness and Propriey of Department. dedicated
youth of both by Madame Cenqr Translated from
Fashion and Famine, By Mrs; Ann s. Stephens
Be Behind the Scenes. by Lady Bulwer,
The The Heirs Of t,N Wasngham, by Agnes Strickland,
The Parssn n bv w. Gilmore
The Wigwam and Cabin, by W. Gilmore simms
Rev Esvf~ f~vn.l of and Dream of Life
Nick of the Woods, by Dr. Bird.
Fern Leaves first and second Series
Raleigh August, 1854.
EH l.. HARDING-Opposite Aessrs Ebans ce C,ok
Ne e-Manufacturer and Dealer in Superior READY
MADE CLOTHING, is receiving
Superior black doe skin Pants,
do fancy do do do
do white linen drill do
do do do duck do
g g g essEE s1ssEE e .;:ia & IL : = 3 I; VS.,
90 90 fancy aS Si5 Do DO DO
do farmer satins do
do white Marseilles D. B. Vest,
do do do s. B. do
do black cloth frock Coats,
do do ssh,v do dc do fiDes dress do do
do do do sack do
with all the medium qualities.
For bargains in well made GOODS, call at
April 4, 1854.
NTEW BOOKS.-Scota's Bards, illustrated; Pretoria
IL Field Book of the Revolution by b. j. LOSING vols.
royal Peruvian Antiquities by Marano Edward Pvero
translated into English from the original Spanish by Fran
els Hawks D. D., Ii. d. Crates History of Greece vol.
H. The Complete Works of S. s. Coeridge with intro
ductory his Philosophical and Theological Opn
ons Edited by Professor Shedd vols vo The Works
Joseph Addison, Edited, with Critical and Explanatory
notes. by George W. Greene; The Works Shakespeare
Edited by j. Payne Collier ESQ., A. Health Trip to the
Tropics by n. p. Willis; The Homes of the New World,
Impressions of America by Frederka Breer The Behav
The Analogy Ancient Craft Masonry Natural and Re-
eli hy Charlas Scott M NV
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DAIIY LINE BETWEEN PORTSMOUTH,
-ADNORFOLK, EDENTON AND PLYMOUTH. On and
after Saturday 14h instant the Steamer SCHULTZ will be
placed the from Black Wafer Plymouth, thus
forming daily line Sundays excepted)
The STAG, Capt. Middleton, will leave Black Water
Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays Immediately after the
arrival of the Cars from Portsmouth. Returning, will
leave Plymouth in the evening of the days.
The ScHGLTz Capt Halsey, will leave Black Water on
Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays after the arrival of the
Cars from Portsmouth Returning, will leave Plymouth
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, O'Clock, A NJ.
Passing the River in the day tme arriving
Black Water in time for the Express Train.
The SCHULTZ will leave Edenton at o'clock, A NJ will
pass by Coeran at will be at the Gatesvle Wharf
about IL Winton at II o'clock; and Reddick's p NJ.
coming off in Boats will be taken board at
any point on the Chowan River
Freight will be received and landed at n convenient
points the River.
]. W. KEELING, agent,
8. 1854. 4O-tf
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~LENN,S TRUE VERBENA WATER.-TH1s
he go pan G
commended to the Ladies particular account OF its
of the plant itself in concentrated FORM win
very useful for removing the anguor occasioned by crowd
kerchie and will be found much cheaper the Extracts
and equally good and pleasant change for the Eau de
Also Genn's Musk Toilet Water
+" Glenn's Rose Geranium Water
4" Glenns Ctronella Water, all delightful and concen-
For Raleigh together with assortment of Genns
Justly celebrated perfqmery
H D. TURNER.
N. C. Bookstore
Raleigh May 10, 1854. ST
A MEXICAN BOOKS.-THE LIBRARY OF EV-
n cry American citizen should have the following truly
Works of Daniel webster-Hs Speeches. Arguments and
Diplomatic Papers with Biographical notice BY Edward
Banerofts History of the United States Vols l. H. ILL.,
~ and v now ready, and Sparks Lsfe OF washington.
The Life and writings Of John JAY with selections from
his eorrespondence and iscesneous papers nis son
The works of Alexander Hamilton, comprising his
pendence and his political and official writings exclusive
Of the federalist civil and military Published from the
original esposd IT, shs o Of sais s
octave. Edited by John G. Hamilton For sale BY
N. g. Books tore.
Raleigh, June 10, 1864. o..
TUsT RECEIVED ANOTHER SUPPLY OF
eD Musical instruments at the Nc Muse Store where
Instruments Pianos from the celebrated Factory of Knabe
Ghle Baltimore Guitars Violns Violncelios, Drums
deons ranging from so cents to $500 Banjos Tamborns
rnps So r aaS Ion ars
Perfumery, Hair Brushes, Porte Monies, &c, &c.
ARTISTS MATERIALSs--A beautiful lot of Landscape
Patterns for Oil Painting Japan Boxes Paints Brushes
Oils and Varnsh; Canvass in pieces on stretches
Drawing Patterns Pencils Paper Bristol Board, Mill
Boards Graduate Tint Paper Pastel Water Colors, Pic
tures Picture Frames Gilt Moulding, Glass, &c, &c.
K. w. PETERSILIk.
HSORN FOR SALE.-THE SUBSCRIBER HAS a
VLauantity of Corn SALE Those who will please
IT. fF - n. PRICE.
August q, 1854 ~ Ts-st.
Id HARDISGs.
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TEHOMBS, MONUMENTS, HEADSTONES,& III
II THE SUBSCRIBER having been North and pure be
a large of italian and American Marble fol
Monunaents Iom6s and Head-sones, and Hearth, Paint
stones Slabs Soda Fnts Bakers Slabs and Nova Scott.
Grndone socs the patronage of the citizens of Raleigh
call and see tomb and headones and drafts
The subscriber has been in business this place sixteen
years and you of the ttiBens of Raleigh
Marble minutes walk from the State House
at the SOUTHEAST Corner of the Graveyard.
The Subscriber examined the Northern prices and ha
no hesitation saying he do work reasonabL
t.Ims any. WILLIAM SIhoNACh.
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Ed ALEIGH s. GASTON RAIL ROAD.-Saves
Hare permitted to travel the Rail Road without
written permit from their Duplicates should in all
given the Ticket Agents instructed retain
one copy of every pass JAMES NJ: POOL
Ticket Agent
Raleigh, January 6, 1854. Is
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OXFORD FEMALE COLLEGE.-THE NEAT
OSession will commence on the frst Monday in July
1854.
RATES TUITION PAYABLE ONE HALF IN ADVANCR)
For Reading Writing, with the first rndiments
of English Grammar and GeogIa Iaphyj $1,000
English Grammar, GeograP and ARITHMETIC 1880
For any thing higher 1900
For the College Classes (rittout any extra
charge for the Languages,) 5000
Music on Piano. 5000
Use of Instrument, 800
Tbe Guitar;
Drawing and Painting 1890
Oil Painting, 1890
Needle Work, 800
Board per month, 800
Washing per month, LOO
Musical Soire IS will be given during each term
T. T. GRANDY, -
Sec'y of Board of Trustees.
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Still alive and trying to Please

Still alive and trying to Pleasey
TENHE SUBSCRIBER IS STILL CARRYING ON
IL the manufacture of Turpentine and Brandy Stills in
branches atters himself that long expe-
rence and practice and ths large number of Stills he has
made be and will give satisfaction and please all who
will give him call He also is prepared do all kind of
work in Copper, Brass, Iron and Steel
He hand at present B of the very best Tur
pentine Stills, Caps, Arms and Worms which he will sell
low for cash. time for good notes He also will
Stills in durability workmanship and materials.
He also offers any who make better Turpentine Still
than the Subscriber $780, also the price shall be at least
5000 than other manuactory Gentlemen bear
mind that the first who suppressed the Northern
manufactures from treadng your corns.
JOS. WOLTERING.
Raleigh, July A. 1854. 69-3m.
M RS. J. WOLTERING KEEPS CONSTANTLY
lvA hand Conectionarys and fancy Goods also family
&c, &C., --.H- -<>,..'
WILHELMINA WOLTERING.
Raleigh, July IA, 1884. 6o-am.
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TENO THE PUBLIC.-THE SUBSCRIBER, ANTO-
MO PIzzINI kSrsig. and Domestic Coectio"er and
Fruit Dealer, formerly of Richmond, Virginia, has the
pleasure of informing the citizens of Raleigh and the ad
jacent country that he has opened hree doors below
Messrs. W. 81. & R. s. Tucker)
A Splendid Confectionery and Fruit Establish
ment :!
In his store will be found at all times all that is nice
sweet and agreeable to the TASTE Believing that the c
desire the establishment house of this
kind he hopes BY attention to the trade to merit portion
of its favors. ANTONIO PIZZINI.
N. B. he keeps constantly on hand
Oranges Lemons, per box, Preserves,
boxes, Cigars of all kinds,
Nuts of all kinds French and German
Figs and Prunee, Fancy Goods
T STEAM CANDIES (fanoy and plain) manufactured by
myself and warranted good in the United States
The above articles be had at wholesale and retail
a. PZZINI.
April Is, 1854. f.
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Hats ! Hats :! Fail Fashions.

NK7 HI. & r.. 8. TUCKER RESPECTFULLY
w announce to their numerous customers and the
public that they have just received Be6es Fall Style Of
which unrvaed for durability and elegance Fashion
able fits guaranteed well good fits Call their spa
Store Fayetteville Street. and be accommodated
with good article. Beebe, finish fashionable fits
the wafchwords by which, this line, expect not only
to accommodate many heads but generally goahead.
Raleigh, July 25, 1854. T2-
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EUsT IN SEAsON.-TBE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE
% just received New the largest assortment of
Walking Ganes comprising Whaebone, India Rubber, Lg
Vitae, Maacca, Rattan, &C., 30.
Also French and Spanish Fans of all descriptions. Come
and see, and we will give you satisfaction -
S. MAILER d CO.
p S. On hand few beautiful gold and situer nounsings
manufactured by = II. MAILER.
Raleigh, May 5tk, 1854. 49--tf y
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H7E COME AGAIN !-HARDWAREI HARD
w WARE!! 1T reduced prices, also, Jail and Store.
door Locks warranted not to be picked broke pen his
own manufacture also Barn. Smoke House and Mill Locks
all reduced prices Come and Guns Pistols &c. &e.
- ..sH JOS. W0LTERING.
Raleigh, July A. 1854. 69-Sm.
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I'D FAD AND PROFIT.-WE HAVE ON HAND
lerather in the way of than we wish
and do believe keeping Goods beyond their
We will sell all Summer Goods at cost and many others in
the way Ito be convinced of what we say come and
-
EVANS & COOKE. ,
No. 49, Cheap Place.
Raleigh, June I3 1854. 60
WaRESH CURRANTS.-JUSTR RECEIVED A SUP
N PLY of Fresh Currants Also Fresh Prunes, Citron;
and Figs The above articles are for sale at
ANTONIO PIZZINTS
New Confectionery Store
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II YON'S KATHIRON.-12 Dozen Bottles just re
d 4 ceiyed and for sale wholesale and retail, by
AA oei'eu anu i0i '"'' P. F. PESCUD.
Nov 4th 1o1-
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~ r. HAVE RECEIVED OUR SUPPLY OF
Nv Linen Shirtings Pillow Linens, fine fronting
and shrtng Linens of the most approved makers Figured
on Towels and Napkins Russia Hucaback and other kinds
of ftoweing Diapre Bleached and Brown Shirtng Cot
tons of all kinds. W. H. q II. D 1CNhHrS'
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WILLIAMS & HAYWOOD,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
RALEIGH, n. G.

n. o.
A RE NOW IN RECEIPT OF THEIR SPRING AND
N Summer suppies-making the largest and most ex-
tensve stock of Medicines Chemicals, Paints Oils Dye
stutfs, Window Glass, Putty Varnishes Perfumery &c.
which they have had the pleasure to offer citizens
of Raleigh and surrounding country, and which they will
dispose of at the lowest market prices
Physicians Country Merchants, Builders Painters Plan
ters and others will find it to their interest give
call before making their purchases
April 81, 1854. Al
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HOERFJJMERY. Hair Brushes, Tooth Brushes, and
IL Fancy articles IN great '@'''''' p F. PEsCUD.
101-
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Hay! Hayl Hay!!!
$3.50 Bales prime Hay
- 80 Hhds dry and bright N, O. Sugar landing this day
and for sale low by
Balm, HATTON & co.
Prrtsmouth Va, June g. 1854. 81
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NORN STARCH.-A FRESH SUPPLY JUST RI
~ CEIVED at the Drug Store of
WILLIAMS & HAYWOOD.
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WNABLE SALT.-VERY FINE AND WHITE
IL small bags, in store and for sale by
WILLIAMS HAYWOOD.
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nEPILATORY.-FOR REMOVING SUPERFLU
H GUS HAIR, for sale by
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NJAG,s HEAD.-THE SUBSCRIBER RESPECT
fully informs the public, that the Ocean Retreat ct
Nags Head which has been greatly enlarged and improved
the last SEASON. will be for on the nst
of July. A. b. JACOBSs FTopr1eIear:
Dune q, 1854. S4-"n"u~ee
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speRHHDS. PORTO RICO SUGAR,
eDe0 100 Packages of Steam Refined d.,
700 Bags Rio, Laguira and St. Domingo Coffee,
S5 Chests Superior Green and Black Teas
500 Boxes Sperm Adamantine and Mould Candles,
'"'' ie'''' BAIN, HATTON s Co.
Portsmouth, Va.
,I.1o So
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-06-16

APPLICATION OF GUANo.--We find the fol-
lowing article in the last number of the Laso-
renee Home Reoieto =;
Mr.. Editor-As l was passing by the fine
estate of Mr.. Rogers, in Danvers, formerly
part of the Derby farm, my attention was ar
rested by the luxuriant growth of grass in his
fields so that was induced to inquire what
had been done to start 1t thus ahead of all
other fields. The farmer told me it was
brought about by the application of liquids
(aertae of cattle1 gathered under his stall, with
which was mingled guano, and the whole was
spread upon the ground, by being pumped
from a cstern into cask set upon wheels,
and scattered, as is water upon streets. This
application was made about four weeks since.
Where the watering machi11S passed Is dis
| tinctly apparent, by the quantity and richness
of the grass no other dressing having been
applied to the field this season. 1t my mem
ory is right, Mr.. r. more than doubles the
quantity of his grass on several acres this sea-
son, simply by scattering the urine thereon
and now by mixing with it small quantity
of guano, of good quality, the effect is most
astonishing. 1t is too early in the season to-
say what will be the effect upon the crop, but
1 mention it, that those who are curious in
these matters may examine it for themselves.
Much has been said of the benefits to accrue
from model farms, where experiments can be
tried, that individuals cannot afford to under
take; but when men with ample fortunes
undertake such experiments, and are Wiling
that others should see them, they become
models themselves, for the benefit OF the COM
lnunity in which they live. igaa