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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-05-23
Headquarters,


HAMBURG, May II, 1855.
A COURT MARTIAL will convene at the Old
N Wells on Saturday the I'd day Of June for
the trial of Defauters OF Militia and Patrol duty
The Court will consist Of the following Officers.
;ort Coloppl Su,w President
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-05-23
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGEFTELD DISTRICT,
IN COMMON PLEAS.
D..

rs {
John Hill.
NNTIIEREAS the Plaintiffs did on the eighth day
w Of March, A. D., 1853, file their declaration
against the Defendant, who (as it is said) is absent
from and without the limits of this State, and had
neither wife nor Attorney known witilin the same
upnn whom copy Of the said declaration might be
served, 1t is therefore ordered, Tha, the said De-
fendant do appear and plead to said declaration,
within year and 4 day from this date, otherwise
final and absolute judgment viii be given and
awarded against him. T. G. BACON, c. E. D.
Clerks Office, Oct 3, 1854. lys 3S
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-05-23

AVALANCHE IN THE PERESEEs-SIxTT PER
SONS KILLEp.-The inhabitants of CareJan' IN
the Pyreness on the Spanish side oil the from
tier, seeing some weeks ago that an aVaianche
of snow was abou, 10 fall, assembled in houses
whicI, they thought the least exposed to danger.
Unfortunately lne snow came down on those
very houses, leaving almost untouched several
Others which had been abandoned. BY the fall
fourteen houses and forty-four barns were CON-
p!elely destroyed. Seventy-lwo persons We're
buried in the ruins, and sixty of them were
killed on the spot. The remaining twelve
though got out alive, were 60 dreadtully injured
that some of them died soon after, and others
were considered in desperate state. The loss
of cattle was very considerable.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-04

SINGULAR CAUSE ORA WREcK.-The pro.
psiter Cincinnati, while on her trip from Chicago
to Oswego, was caught in the gale of week be-
fore last, on Lake Huron. During the storm
heavy hawser, with light line attached, which
was cooled ready for use Oh the forecasle deck,
was washed overheard by the sea Soon after
this the engine OF tho propeller stopped on its
centre, and all the efforts OF the engineer and his
men were insufficient TO move i either way. On
examination 1t was fUuad that the hawser had
been caught by the screw. and wound complete.
" about It, In numerous complicated coils. Axes
aud chsels were procured, and the attempt was
made to relieve the screw of its burden, but be-
fore this could be done the unmanagcable craft
went ashore on the Canada side, where she now
lies Probably no wreck was ever attributable
to such cause before. Chicago Times
QUERN's ARMS VS. MIME RrFLEs.-An officer
whites from the Crimea as follows -" The reg
iments of the fourth division and the marines,
armed with the old and much beIauded Brown
Brss, could do nothing with their thin line Of
flre agalnstthe massive multitudes of the Musco-
vite infantry, but the vollies Of the MIME cleft
them like the hand of the destroying angel, and
they fell like leaves in autumn before them"
The States and the Territories have at the
present time about an equal area. The slave.
holding States have S5l SOB square miles, and
the non-slaveholding 6l2,597.
GREYrowN. AN English paper has letter
from Greytown, stating that the town is being
slow y 'ebuilt. and adds that when the payments
for damages are made (by the U. S Government
probably the place will be much improred.
Gov. DoRR-Proridence, Dec. 27.-Ex-Gov-
elnor Dorr died this morning, about 8 o'clock, at
the residence of his father.
FLORIDA SENAToR.-The Legislation of Flor
ida have elected David l.. Yulee, democrat, as
United States Senator from that State.
There are, in England, about four hundred
thousand widowers, to nearly eight hundred
thousand widows-about two to one, it will be
seen - a fact which goes far to prove that the
sex which has the liberty of asking, fares better
than the sex which has to wait to be asked.
1t appears from Barnum's autobiography that
the result of his enterprise in engaging Jenny
Lind was, that the total receipts for ninety five
concerts were S7l2, l6l "a, of which the sweet
singer received$l7l 675 %, and the great show
man 1886, 4S6 25. Surprising this statement to
be correct, he got the lion share but then with
out the lions work and daring, t is doubtful
whether the nightingale would have exchanged
note for note so advantageously as she did, and
then to her side must be added the Joy she gave
to thousands upon thousands. Chr Register.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-04
i-)teh.

In North Troy w. Dec Is Of Consumption Mrs HARRIET
u EkNs wife of Mr. HARVEY EKiSs, and daughter Of Jo-
sEPH HOWELL, Esq, aged about 80 years.
In the death OF this beloved sister, sustain no ordinary
bereavement Endowed with mind of superior mould, and
heart the repository of every kindly affection and christian
grace, she was emneny endearci her family friends,
and the community in which she lived With cherub child
IN heaven beckonng her home aud another earh plead
Ing Tor the guardianship of mothers love, long and painful
seemed the struggle between earthly and heavenly nher
tance But nature yielded, and Death triunphed Her
Hold virtues, und uniform christian faith and resignation,
Whe they enhance the loss and give additional pognancy to
our greurns bright and cheering evidence that she has
attained the inheritance Of the Saints made perfect in Heaven
NGone before us, 0 our Sister, to the spirit-land
Nanly look we for another in thy place to stand" p
In Berlin, Oct 18th, Mrs. MARY HUBBARD, widow Of the
to Deacon Peter Hubbard aged 81 years and
OF the mothers of Israel in that town.
In Gilmore, July 3D. Of that long and lingering disease,
Consumption Mrs. CHARLOTTE 7. CAMP wife of Mr.. Abel
Camp, aged about II years.
In Emore, Dec l4h Of Consumption, Mrs HANNAH TUCKER,
wife of Mr.. Stephen Tuc1er, aged 70 years.
New York and Michigan papers requested to notice
In Calais, Mrs. FANNY H. KENT consort Of Abde Kent,
Esq.
In Thetferl Dec. 6th Mr.. EaPHALET DoDDE, aged H.
In South Hardwick Bee 19th Mr. SAMUEL g. AIKEN long
know successful teacher of peanshp aged 81 years
Asom the same towna few days previous Mr. JACOB PANE
an Old patron of this paper aged about IS years.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-04
Solomon RaIch,s Estate.

THE Subscriber, having been appointed by the Hon0ra
BILE Probate Court for the District Of LamolIc Com.
missOners 10 receive examine aud adjust all claims and
demands of all persons, against the Estate Of SOLOMON
pALCH late of Johnson in said District, deceased,
and ali claims and demands exhibited in Offset thereto
do hereby give notice that six months from the I'd day of
December a. ID. 1884, allowed by said Court the
creditors Of said deceased exhibit and prove their re-
spectve claims before that win attend to the duties
Of appointment at the Office Of w. Ferrn in John
son in said District on The third Mondays of March and
May A. D. 1855, from O'Clock in the forenoon till o.
clock in tho aein noon, each of said days.
Hated at Johnson, this 23d day of December A. D. 1854
W. G. FERRlN, com,r,
Y. WHITING, "om'"'
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-04
Che tflarkets.
CAMBRIDGE MARKET, Dec. ~.

CAMBRIDGE MARKET, Dec. 81.
At Market 1913 Cattle about 700 Reeves and SO store.
OF workineoxen COWS and calves earrings
I wo aud three years Odds.
PRiCES-MaRKET BEEF Extra, $500 first quality
1925; second quality, S6,75 1875 third quality, $3.50
oiu,nary, $500 $50.
HDEs-S5,50 500 percwt. Taliow, $s,25a 8, so.
PELrs-$050 a 0,75 Calf skins, l2c peIib
VEAL CALVES 500 n 500
WORKING OxES.-S95, ll2, l44, l44, l7s.
Cows AND CALvEs-S28, 40, So
YE ,RLiNGs-Ssto 10; rwo Years Old ,Sl4to25 Thre
Years Odds, $50 TO AZ
SHEEP AND LAMHs-33o7 at market. Extra, g. to 7
BY lot, $l,75, 900, $50.
SwiNE-R Retail ITO Sc.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-04

The unparalleled and astonishing efficacy Of Dr. Wistars
Balsam Of Wild Cherry in all the diseases for which is
commended curing many after the skill Of the best
physicians unavaling, has effected large and incres
Ing demand r It This fact has caused several unprincped
counerfeites and imtators to palm of spurious mixtures
similar and appearance, for the genuine Basam.
DR.. Wistars Basam Of Wild Cherry Is the only genuine.
The rest merely initiate the Of the original while they
possess Of lite virtues.
WELL TO THE MARKS
The genuine Basam ia put up in bottles, with the words
DR.. Wis tar's Basam Of Wild Cherry Phiad' blown in
glass each bottle bearing label the trout with the sigma
ture of H. WiSTAH, NJ d.
This will be enreoped hereafter with wrapper copyright
secured 1874 which will always appear the written sig
nature Of " [ BUTTS"
The genuine and original Dr. Wisar's Basam Of Wild Cher
ry on of Its great popularity has been extensively
Counterfeted in Philadelphia and thousand bottles Of
the spurious limitations thrown into the market and extensive
ly circulated Examine closely before purchasing
pRicg-one dollar bottle, six bottles for Ave dollars.
None genuine unless signed l. BUTTS on the wrapper.
AGENTS ron SELLING WIsTAR's BALsAa.-Pred h. Smith,
r. O. Tyler Montpelier Lewis Lealand Essex j. b. Bra
lev waterbury H. s. Camp, Stow; L. Noyes,Iiydepark,
i. Merriam, johnson; A. soue, Fairfax Armington
pomeroy bakersfield j. A. s. White, Northheld 0. French
Barre and Agents throughout the State
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-04
MONTPELIER MARKET. Ian. q.


PRotIsioNs &c.-Ruter, family, ls to %; store, 90
90. Cheese, 6to 10. Lard 10 to 10 Tallow, 10 I.2
II. Dried Applied to 6. Eggs 10 per doz. Potatoes
IS to so perbush
sFLouR.Exra fine, $l IA to co. fancy, $,oOto 10 IA
superfine, S9,75.
GRAIN AND uAy-Corn. 90 to 90 per hush. Oats AZ
to So Hedsgnss seed, $2S7. Clover Is Doc per ID.
Hay sl2, 30 to 400 perton.
MiscELL, NEous-Dry and Green Hard Wood, 225 TO
$50 per cord. Shingles, 81 so 10 300 per NJ. Wool 80 to
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-04

NEVER FAILING RtMLpy-Among the immense number Of
patent medicines discovered there but very PCS
any real merit OF this last class the discoveries Dr.
Holloway celebrated English Physician may be ranked
among the best both account Of the character Of the in
gradients of which the medicines Composed and the
rety diseases which have been eecuay removed by their
The Professor has established house 3S Ann street.
for the sale of the same throughout The Uno where parties
may be supplied with them wholesae.-New York True
Natio
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-04
BRIGHTON MARKET. Dec, 2

1ANAET, Dec. XS.
market $50 Beef Cattle 100 stores, pairs Working
Oxen, 50 Cows and Calves, 1900 Sheep and Lambs $50
Swine.
PRICES-BERF CATTLL.-Extia, 1926; first quality
IS 0o second quality, S7,75; third quality, $500 a725
SHEEP AND LAMHs-$4,00 $50, 400. Extra, $4,OU 10
600.
WoaxINa OxEv-SS5, 90, 100 1876
Cows AND CALvEs--S24 81 81, 81, AZ.
SwIsE-4 IA Sc; Retail, A G.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-04
BOSTON MARKET. inn. I.

BUSEUN MARKET, Jan. I.
FLoUR-Genesspe, Michigan and Ohio. superfne, $l02S
fancy, $685. extra Genesee, Sll, 90 to II ,e5.
GRAIN.--;orn, yellow, l,05c. white ,9sc. Oats north
ern. 62c. Rye, Acc. Wheat, 50 O0toO,OO
PRovrsIovs-PrimtP Pork, $3.50 per bb. Mess, $50 .
Clear S9,on. Boston Mess Beef $500 1900. Lar.
II H. Hams, 10 a lie per lib Batter, common ans
store, l4a l8c: family 20 24c Cheese, new Milk 8.
loo fou meal 6. Potatoes, $O,55 90 pc bush
HoPs-Frs sort 1884, SOTO 35c per Id. '53 crop Is 90
SEEDs.-tierds Grass, 1918 ii 3,a5 per bush Glover
northern, 10 l.2 lac perlb.
AsHEs.-Peurls, ST., so 6,75 percwt; Pcts,S7
WooL-prlme Saxony Fleece 40 a 47c Full Blood, 80 a
42 hree fonrhs Blood 80 49, half do. 10 49, common
and one fourth do. 80 n 81
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-04
Cure by Nutrition.

On. ALFRED G. HALL has made Boston permanen mt
residence From the univaled that has nded
THIS great discovery he continues 10 receive applications
by letter from every state in the Union. He has patients
in many of the principal cities. forwarding recipes ned
cines with directions and prescriptions for three months
ceves and examines patients al his Health Office, No.
Central cuurl, Boston
Office h0ars from 10 A. NJ. to JPN
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-04
Freeman u. Mathews, Estate.

rINHE SUBSCRIBERS having been appointed by he Hon
l. Probate Court for the District Of Tamoilie, Com
missoners'o receive examine nd claims de-
mand Of all pcrs aganshe estate Of freeman L.
late of Mors'own in said District deceased
nsolvent and the term Of six months from The 10th day
Of December 1854 allowed by said Court to the creditors Of
said deceased exhibit and prove their respective claims
before usDo give notice that will attend to the duties
of appointment ut the dwelling house Of the Widow
Jane NJ Mathews in Morristown in said District, the
9th day of February and 10 of April next. at O'clock
In the iOrenoon on each of said days.
JOHN WEST, )Co,,.
o. l.. METCALF, 'o"' 10
MortstoWn Dec l7th A. n l854 80
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-04
Commissioners, Notice.

THE undersigned being appointed by the Hon. the Probate
L Count for the District of Bradford Commissioners to
ceive, examine and adjust all claims and demands IF all
persons against the Estate of Doct Edwin A. jones' late
OF Stafford in said District, deceased and all claims and
demands exhibited in offset thereto, and six calendar
months from The 2sh day October, 1854 being allowed
by said Court I those purposes hereby give notice that
we will attend TO the duties of appointment ut the
dwelngh of George W. Alger in said Sraiord, OH
the 9th and 2St dnys Of April next O'Clock in he
forenoon, each of sad days.
CHARLES BARRETT, lc.,,
GEORGE w. ALGER, o'"'
H,,rd D.c
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-04
Fire Engine II Hose Carriage
FOR SALE

cylinders IL nches built by Stephen Thayer in good
~ order and highly onamented and will be sold very low
Inquire at the Office Of the Dedham Iron Foundry Co., No
% Exchange Street. Boston, William Whiting, Mill Village
or Of f. b. Holmes, Dedham Mass.
Boston, Dec l4th. 1884
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-04
WAS HINGToN COUNTY.

The Annual Meeting Of the Agricultural Society will be
holden at the Court House in Montpelier the Sd Tues
day of January, 1855, at 10 o'clock, AM.
J. N. RICHARDSON, Secretary
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-04
DR.. spears Golden Bitters.

This valuable and popular specific tauds unrvaled for
the cure OF Female Weak nesses Nervousness Baenn-ss,
Flour Albs re. For common of weak in the
stomach, IN male female they form invaluable
cay IL these Btters were appreciated their virtues
demand they would find their way into every family.
They are compounded especially for those complaints
which often form the prelude to many others of more
serious characersuch excessive Nervousness, Pros
ttaon OF Strength, Boang u the Bowels Diosy, Con-
SUMPTION Papilaon IF the Heart Scroiula Cancer in
The womb, Pressing Down of the Bowels, &c. Price 81
per Package, or six Paeka ges for S.
IT, d. SPEAR, the celebrated Indian Doctor, No. Is
kneeland street, Boston, mly BE- consulted at his office,
ny letter up all diseases which uict humanity, free o
chafge Dr. = Invites tnse who pronounced lncura
beto consult him. he believes that in many cases he
may be able 10 restore The IN health.
All letters strictly attended TO- and answered promptly
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-04
PARTICULAR NOTICE,
Important Notice.

DR. SPEARS WOMAN'S FRIEND is unquestionably
the only medicine discovered for that distressing
complaint Falling Of the Womb obv atihg all necessity
oil resonIhg to instruments. 1t put packages and
can he sent to any part of the world Thousan d. suf
efng from pressing down palms, pain in the groin and
across tn. hips and small of the buck also very low
down the back, with heat and scading of the water with
some affection of the ver great weakness and prostra
ton of strength, nervous debility, &c. Much exercise,
walking standing, riding lifting, greatly increase the
above symptoms. In advanced stages Of the disease the
sun fer is deprived of all exercise and is obliged be
confined To The house and frequently bed These
are the 81 mpoms III this complaint, all of which be
radically cured by the of this extraord nary medicine
Price So per Package
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-04

STATE OF VERMONT, | The Probate Court for the
DsTRcr OF RANpoLrH, Lii strict of Randolph to all
persons lhtertslsd, GREETING:
EBENEZAR BASS, Guardian of Ira Smi h of Williams
~ town, IN said District, represents to this Cuuu That the
III Ira smith is seized in fee of certain real estate wit,
htS home firm, situate In said WILLIAMSBURG; that the
personal estate Of said Smith nsuc en to pay his just
debts contracted before and subsequent to the appointment
OF said Guardians that is necessary sell portion ut
SAID real estate for the payment Of the debts aforesaid and
the expense Of maintaining said ward ond his family and
that part cannot be sold without injury interest
ed in the remainder. The said Guardian the -efore
quests this Court To grant him license sell sad real
tate pursunt To the provisions of the statute in
made aud provided
Is therefore orcred by said Court that all persons
concerned be notified IT, appear before said Court
sion hereofto he holden at the Village otc in said VIII
Jamestown on the 2Is day Of February next, to show
cause If any exsrs why The power and authority requested
IN said apple alton should not be granted and for this
purpose is further ordered that This order be published
three weeks svey previous the time OF hearing
IN the Green Mountain freeman, newspaper printed al
Montpelier, in this State.
Given under my hand at West Randolph this 9th day
Of December, A. ID. 1854.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-04
49, BROWN s. ALLEN,
FlanO Forte YaaEers

orr =, HaywaTd Block, 35i Washington st.
u rihNo FoRTEs are distinguished for purity md
eveness of tune fine elastic acou and Mi ,;
Se 70 the perfection of this desirable popular instr
ID mr.. BRowN was of the firm of Brown HaIlett
subsequently ten years foreman for the late Jonss Chct
erng, Esq., " ''0 '''' 'o"aS ""icN'
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-04
JohN ID. nUlChlNooN, 9uuee
.Dab5sia dSPVer's Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT In Probate ccurt, holden at
WASHINGTON DISTRICT, Montpelier within and for said
district, on tie 18Th day of December, A. D, 1854
CHARLES DUDLEY, Executor Of the last will and tes-
" lament of JABIsH CARVER, late Of Calais, in
said district deceased, his administration account
for settlements Whcrtupon, il is ordered that the same
be rred to the 23d day of January, next at tn" Pro-
Office, in said Montpelier for examination and allow
ance and that all concerned be notified hereof by publ
cation of this order in tho Green Mountain Freeman,
printed at Montpelier, three weeks successfully as
may be- that they may appear and said time aud place,
il they see cause, object thereto.
By the Curt.
Attest, 4. X. MERRILL, Register,
A true copy Of record.
10
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-04
Mlarriro.

In Barre, Dee l4th by Rev. Mr. Robinson. MIR. JosRpu
FORD to Miss FLORA ASy HADLEY, both of Montpelier.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-04
Charles Copeland---Confeo

% and II CnliF Steet BOsIOn.
Constantly hand The best Ice Creams, Plum Fancy
Cakes Pastry and Confectionery Parties supplied In nd
diton the above eAS1,sS, with Frozen Sherbe, 1eiy
Blame Mango and Table Csnsments.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-04
HEWS PATENT AMERICAN ACTION
PIANO FORTE.

From the luxurious Pianist, L. NJ GoTrscHALK to Mr.
Hews'agent at New York.
New YoRx, Dec. 5, 1853.
Ma N. P. D. CuRrs-Dear S,r:-Havipg had tn. pleas.
Of performing upoa George Hews' American Patent
Action Piano, the Worlds FAIR in this city the present
year, and other Of his Pianos at your Wareooms which
afforded me much qualification, cheerfully recommend
them to the public. am very glad of the improvement
In the action of the piano. These instruments ikew
are Of excellent tone, owing, doubt to the perfection
CT The scales. Very Respectfully,
il. NJ. GOFrsCHALK.
Mandatory No. 365 Washington street, Boston.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-04

LII persons indebted to the old firm OF Keith q Barn
~ sURE. ------ !, Q, sh I'm - sn
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-04

VunHVMS VNMHVhAN
IIAVE arrived at the DEPOT STORE, and are for sale,
III wholesale and retail. FULLER IL SMITH.
Sept %, 1884.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-04

LEGS AGAINST WINGs-At skating match
recently he'd at Madison, Wisconsin, mile was
run in one minute and 6fty,six seconds, starting
included II is said to he the swittest time on re-
cord, and is equal to ordinary railway express
trains.
The Russians, it is said, call the Revolvers
internal machines, which have been given to the
enemy by the Devil, and imagine that they will
90 of whenever required, by invoking his aid ,
hence the great terror evnced when these weap-
one are brought forth.
AT the Bay State Mills in Lawrence, Mass +,
there are annually manufactured four hundred
Thousand shawIs, valued at upwards OF million
and half of dollars The mills consume forty
thousand pounds of wool in day, or upwards OF
twelve millions year. The feeces Of at least
three millions of sheep are annually required to
supply their demand
The internal machine case of VIM II Arr
son. at Cincinnati, was brought TO close on the
2oth INST and the prisoner found guilty OF muir
der in the first degree. 1t was proved on trial,
which lasted nine DAYS that he sent the torpedo
which caused the death of Isaac Allison and his
wife.
Fac IN DERsY-The house occupied by Rev
o. Il. Lanphear, Of Derby, was consumed by
FIRE on the morning Of the Goth inst. Inc iurni-
ture and library were mostly saved. No insur-
ance.
The saw mill of l. T. Fisk of Gui'ford, was
destroyed by FIRE recently, with about Sl5o worm
of lumber it is supposed that the fire took from
the machinery. $4O0 insurance
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-12-28
CHEAP AND EXCELLENT CAM
DIES.

The following recipe l have
tried twice, and find it all that it
is cracked up to be. / have no
doubt that it would have been
worth more than $40 to me if !
had known it twenty years ago.
Most farmers have u surplus OF
stale fat and dirty grease, which
can be made into good candles at
a triiling expense.
kept. both tal!ow and lard can
dies through the last summer,
the lard candles standing the heat
the best and burning quite as
we'll, and giving as good a light as
the tallow ones.
Directions lormakinggood can
dies from lard:
For IL lbs. Of lard, take ! ID.
saltpetre, and l ID. Of alum;
mix them and pulverize them;
dissolve the saltpetre and alum in
a gill Of boiling water; pour the
compound into the lard before it
is quite all melted; stir the whole
until it boils, skim oil what rises;
let it simmer until the water is
boiled out, OF llitceases to throw
off steam; pour off the lard as
soon as it is done, and clean the
boiler while it is hot. If the can
dies are to be run, you can COM
mence Immediately; if to be Dip
ped, let the lard coolfirst to a cake
and then treat it as you would
tallow--COr. Of the N. e Far.