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Excess of EinerY.

A correspondent of Life Illustrated. writ
ing from the West, thus describes prairie
damScl in full rig. Some of our city ladies'
arc quite as vulgar in the ir style of dress:
IL saw one Of these far prairie damselS
to-day in full uniform, all ready for start
to the next town on shopping visit. She
had taught school at two dollars week i,
long enough to provide herself wi tn COM
plete assortment Of the finery IN ost in vogue
here; and all she had she wore. She was a
wondrons spectacle. Wherever an orna-
mcnt could be put she had one. Earrings,
brcaSt-pin, bracelets, hounces large lockct
hanging in full view from her neck: around
her neck two strings of mock pearls; a gold
watch and chain: silver-moun,ed fan: a
parasol; a very large sivcr-mounted port
monnaic: bonnet lost in artificial flowers; a
dress that showed all the colons of the rain
bow. and all the ingenious designations of
the last six fashions. ! gazed at the poor
gill with boundless astonishmcnt, but her
attire seemed to he recognized as quite the
regular thing. She was pretty girl, too.
and would have been quite credit to the
prairies if she had been but simply got up.
Perhaps, however, she took hint of her cos
tune from the praries themselves, which arc
gorgeous with thousand snowy flowers OF
every hue"
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Auritulturol.
Wheat, Corn and Rail rOa ds.

The National Intclligcncer gives a table,
with the object of showing the compar alive
value Of ton of wheat and one of corn ut
given distances from market, as affected by
the cost of transportation by railroad and
over the ordinary road. The rccapitulation
is thus:
at is thus made evident that ton of corn
ifcarried l70 miles to market by the ordinary
means of transportation by wagon, will not
produce one cen; ,;::""a than it has a.tna'iY.
cost the grower, its whole value being absor-
bed by its conveyance to market: while if
transported the same distance by railroad
the nett proceeds of its sale would be more
than $50. The transportation of a ton Of
wheat. by the same calculation. would ex-
haust it's value at the distance of $50 miles il
made in wagon, while by the railroad it
would be worth more than S44 beyond the
cost of getting it to market These are stub
born and striking facts, which no ingenuity
of reasoning can overthrow. They are suf-
fcicntly plain to be understood by every far
mcr, no matter what his distance from mar
ket may he and they will no doubt have their
influence in determining his decision when
called upon to subscribe to the stock of a
railroad company passing within convenient
reach of his own granaries. This, however,
is but one view Of the practical benefits to be
derived from the extension of railroads to the
States and Territories Of the Union that have
no navigable streams leading to the great
lnarts of the country. In political point
of view it might be readily shown that the
advantages would be still greater of multiply
ing such means of communication; but they
| are too obvious not to strike the attention Of
statesman without 4 word further from us. "
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THE INTER OCEANIC SHIP CANAL.-Com-
modore Stewart, the Commandant at the
Navy Yard of this station, say the Philadcl-
phia Ledger. has in his possession survey
of route for an inter-oceanic ship canal be-
tween the Atlantic and the Pacific, which
was presented to him in 1922 by Gen. Boil.
var. in the hope that the COVE rnment of the
U. States might be induced to take part in
the construction of this great work. The
route appears to be similar in some respects
to that recently alEded to by the Washing.
ton Star as having been adopted. The river
Atrabo was also to form a portion of the
canal. but advantage was also to be taken OF
San Juan river, there being but space OF
fifteen miles between the head waters of the
two rivers cInptying into the two oceans
The space dividing them is described as a
level table land, which in the rainy season is
flooded with water so as to be navigated by
boats, forming a natural water communica-
ton between the Atlantic and the Pacific
Bolivar obtained the services Of some Eng
lish engineers to test the feasibility of the
project of uniting these two oceans, and
they. after survey, declared that there was Q
difference of mean level in the Atlantic and
Pacific oceans which would render it I'M
practicable. This supposed difference Col
lotion has since exploded by more accurate
surveys, assisted with more perfect instru
meptS.
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Action of Lime.

FIpsT. 1t breaks up tho soil, and forms
combinations that the plants can render solu-
Bile.
SECOND. 1t fixes part Of the nitrogen OF the
atmosphere, forming nitric acid from it ma.
king nitrante of lime.
TmIRD. Nitric acid contains the same cs-
Scntial elements as ammonia, and is capable
of bcing converted into 1t or the plant.
Fourth. Useful directly to certain extent
for the nourshment OF the plant.
FIFTH. 1t is particularly useful on gravelly
soils, and on clayey soils devoid of lime.
SIXTH. Lime and barn-yard manure should
not be mixed in the barn yard, inasmuch as
the lime causes too sudden decomposition,
and consequent loss of ammonia which is
driven of by the lime to be receivedlby the
air.
Charcoal dust is quite valuable on ma
nure heap, as it fixes the ammonia and other
gases, which otherwise to a great extent
would be wasted. The coal dust should be
scattered on when dry; if wet the pores of
the coal being filed with water cannot then
receive the ammonia. This fact is valuable
to all masters of charcoal furnaces and far
mers within five or ten miles of the same, in
asmuch aslthc dust and braes from coal pits
wasted yearly-would benefit very many
farmers at a comparatively small cost, If
properly applied.
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POINTS OF CATTLE.-Finlay Dun, in an
essay in the Journal of the Royal Agricul-
tural Society gives the following as the ex-
ternal marks which cattle should possess, that
they may produce a healthy and vigorous
progeny: The head small, muzzle fine and
tapering, nostrils large and open, the eyes
full and lustrous, ears small and not too
thick, the head well set on the neck, the dis.
tance between the cars and angle Of the jaw
short, but the width behind the ears consid-
cradle, mo dairy cows should have short,
thick neck the chest wide and deep, the
grth taken Immediately behind the should
ers, should closely correspond with the length
from behind the car to the rise Of the tail !;
the carcass of a barrel shape, for thin, fiat
ribbed animal cats largely, thrives badly, and
is usually liable to diarrh9a there should be
little space between the prominence ofthe hip
and the last rib: the quarter large; the mca-
surcment from the prominence of the paunch
backwards to rise of the tail and downwards
~ thu hook as great as possible.
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ErraMdS OF the Breeze.

We extract the following exquisite NOR
ceau from "Bt-arre." a singularly graceful
quaint, and scholarly little Magazine, pub
lshcd in New York. The article reminds
US, in its style, of many of the German
writers of "the second school"
Sweet evening breeze said the birds perch
ed upon the lodges Of their nests. bear our
lays to the young maiden musing up yon-
der. seated at her window; murmur that it
is for her we perform our concerts amongst
the trees. Yes said the lark, it is who
awaken her in the morning. And it is
who sing her to sleep said the nightingale,
Sweet evening breeze said the church
bell, take my chime upon thy wings and
bear it to the contcmplativc maid as she
looks forth upon the landscape. My silver
notes will recall the little church in which
she has kneelcd, and the happy tranquility
which she then experienced.
Sweet evening breeze said the crickcts,
hidden beneath the grain, take our trill upon
thy wings and bear it to the young maiden.
1t will bring to her mind the ripe harvcsts,
and the field flowers she wove into chaplcts
in her younger days.
Sweet evening brceze said the young
man sitting alone in his lighted closet. to her
musins afar up there. seated at her window,
convey the words of my lips and murmur
them softly in her car. Watt away my
thoughts and let them fall gently upon her
soul. Take my kisses and fix them upon
her forehead, when thou caresscst her golden
locks. Bear upon thy wings this love of
mine for her, with all its tears, its smiles, it's
fears, and its hopes. bear them all to the
young girl who is muslnS far away there,
seated at the window.
And the breeze flew with its most rapid
flight to perform its messages.
Evening breeze! said the young girl, 60
say to the birds that they shall call me il
they fall into the hands Of the fowler: will
so and deliver them from the cage and the
net, and will give them back their open
| skies and their nests in the woods.
| Say to the bell on the church top Ginning
that do not forget its little chapel-tl,at its
mellow sounds dispel all unholy thoughts
and moderate the tllrobbings of my heart.
Say to the crickets of the fields that re.
member them When the snow will cover
| the plain will give them nest in the old
fireplace, where we all assemble during the
| long evening of winter.
Sweet evening breeze to the young man
alone afar down there in his lighted closet,
bear upon thy wings this scarf embroidered
| by my hands. The flowers that deck it have
received the dew from my eyes, and my lips
| have oft coniidcd to it the secret of my heart
Sweet evening breeze! bear my love upon
| thy wings.
And the breeze fed fraught with its new
messages.
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Select nlisrcllanD.
A PictuEe--Fronl the German.

a cottage in Switzerland. The old mother
spins in corner Of the common sitting-room
the deaf and silent father is reading in the
old family Bible: the littleigirl seated at his
feet is trying boqucts from the flowers III her
apron. 1t is evening" quiet AMI uniform
light fills OIL this peaceful scene. No noise
comes from without : all is silence within,
save the low humming Of the wheel, and the
rustling of the holy leaves as they were turn
cd by the old man. But this calm is only
outward. Each of these three souls is purSu-
ing its own thoughts, and three internal
voicecss, monologucS rise at once like a
IN ystcrious chorus. That of the old mother
is prayer-"Oh God watch over my son, in
this unnatural war between brethren; save
him from being stricken, and from tho ncces-
sity of striking. Bring back my son to me
strong and beautiful as thou gayest him TO
me, and gentle and peaceful as my love has
made him ~ And while, between two signs,
the mothers wishes thus assembled, the old
man, his eyes fixed on the look Of Maccabces,
said in his heart. 1.-The boy inquired in his
conscience it told him his duty. and he
obeyed. IF he live his brethren will respect
him: if he die. God will receive him; for
living or dead, he will have defended what he
believed to be the right" Above these med
itations played the light thought of the lit
tie girl, like swallow around gloomy battle
ments: "Brothcr must have gone very far +;
what will he bring when he returns! Crys-
tails from the mountains, pretty wooden toys
cut by the Shepherds ribbons enbroided
with silver, or pretty books with colored
pictures All, would he come back soon,
though he brought me nothing" And 10,
while these three souls were thinking of the
same thing, rapid steps are heard without the
door opens. a cry bursts forth : it is he, the
wished for son and brother. The old mother
opens her arms to him, the child puts her
mouth close to the old mans ear to shout
the good news, and the rays at the setting
sun now shines through the open door, light
up this happy scene. What tears long re-
pressed now gush forth What embracings
What qucstionings. The young soldier
must tell all he has seen, all the has felt, all
he has done. This he can safely do. lie
has Eothing to conceal. and to each Of those
who waited him, he brings forth from short
struggle remembrance to suit : to his moth.
er he can speak Of women saved, wounded
men succorcd to his father he can say that
amid the hail Of ball and cannon shot his
heart beat calmly, and to his little sister he
gives his cockade (henccforth useless) as a
laything. For himself he will preserve only
the memory of that painful trial, with tho
| thought that he entered into it as a citizens
| and came out a man.
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English Gypsies.

Not the least objectionable emigrants COM
ing to this country, may be named the Eng
fish Gypscs. We have had sprinkling of
them for some years, and experience teach
es that their presence has been felt for CIV il
wherever they pitch their tents. Dishonest
crafty, and deceptive, they generally seek
the rural districts where people are honest
and less suspicious. They hope to practice
upon the credulity ofthose whose sympathies
can be the more readily awakened by their
vagsbond mode of life, and whose hospitali-
ties are freely rendered to the seeming unfor
tunatcs. Yet, while receiving kindness and
favors from communities where they locate
Tor few days, they swindle and rob all whe
come in contact with them.
In one of our Western, and In one of our
Southern States, the papers tell us of their
depredations upon two different individuals
who were silly enough to listen to their for.
tune telling and "conjnring'' stories, by which
one was flceced of $1,000 and another of about
5000. These Gypsies are schOoled thieves.
Their children are trained to vice from the
cradle; and it is astonishing to see their beau
.tiful black eyed, and apparently interesting
offspring. with the seeming innocence ofchild-
hood stamped upon each brow-exhibiting
an experiences in theft, and an aGrOtness in
duplication which would even make old
Vidocq stare.
They have their wagons, horses and travel
ling equipages, with every convenience for
''camping out;' and after making "haul''
in one neighborhood one night, can DO in
another the next. Possessing many pleasant
accomplishments, they readily win upon
those who visit them. The fortune tellers
tiattcr the girls, and assign each pretty hus-
band, with fortune. The lovesick swain is
assured he will shortly possess his ssheart's
delight" And even the staid matron and
the s'lOrd Of the manor' listen to the golden
predictions of an old drone.
The Gypsy girls coquette with, and sing
for, the young men while the men of the camp
are generally familiar with some popular
musical instrument. Possessing these ad-
vantages, it il natural that they should draw
around them the credulous, the thoughtless
and the giddy, who arc made easy victims.
Noticing the arrival Of u of these prcbary
vagabonds in New York, last week, all rcla-
ted by marriage, and among whom are ten
girs-we thought 1t proper to warn our read
crs, and urge them to shun all contact with
the Gypses, They are a curse to any neigh.
horhood, and introduce a looscness Of NOR
ais wholly at variance with the purity and
simplicity OF our peoplc.-.7mcr. Bunner,
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UNDERTAKING.
New Carriage Mandatory,
ELK1ON, MD.
III. 4. HALL s. CO.,

ID ESPECTFTLLY inform the public that
IL they have commenced the manufacture
of Carriages in Elkton, ut the shops formerly
occupied by Robert Marshbank, where all
orders in their line will be promptly attended
to. Carriages of every description made 10
order, of the best material and The most faith
full workmanship, and insured for one year, if
properly used. Having practical acquain'
ancc with the business. acquired in the first
establishments in Philadelphia, and having
some Of the best worlmcn in their employ,
they lattcr themselves that their work will
compare tavorahy with that done in the
cities, us to style, price and durability. All
they ask to satisfy the public, on these points,
is a fair trial. They solicit Il share Of the
public patronage.
n5-Old Carriages taken in exchange for
new, and liberal prices allowed. Repairing
promptly attended to, at moderate rates,
march II ~
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SURVEYING.
ADDITIONAL BOUNTY LANDS,

TNIIE surviving soldiers, widows and minor
l. children entitled to Bounty Land under
the act of Congress recently passed. will have
their claims promptly attended to by calling
on the subscriber. FOURTEEN DAYS SER
VICE in any of the wars since 1870 will en-
title the applicant to a warrant for lGO arces,
the amount heretofore received to be dcduct-
cd Transfers, Wagon Masters, Sailors,
Marines, &C., are entitled under the new law.
JAS 4. MCCULLOUGH.
Elkton, March 10, So.
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COACH MAKING
AT TILE
BRICK MEETING HOUSE.

NT1N = TIE Subscriber, thankful for the
fSsiLLZ liberal share of public patronage Ii"
SIV0ss1- has enjoyed, takes this metho! Of
informing his numerous friends and customers
that he is now prepared to furnish them ami ~
Others with ready made Carriages of various styles
finish and prices made of the very best materials
and by the best mechanics. lie will also make tu
order all kinds of Fancy Carriages. Buggies. SUD
kcs. Rockaways &C., and will be found at all times
well prepared with us good seasoned stuff as ca,
possibly be found. and is at all times prepared with
the best mechanics to do the different branches Of
work belonging to the business. Ire also purchases
his stock in large quantities. at the lowest cash
prices and Therefore. can do better job for the
same money. than can be got within reasonable
distance of him.
Having procured the services of superior Smith,
he is prepared to do all kinds of Carriage IRON
work. with neaness and despatch.
tJ'Constanty on hand second handed Carriage
of various description.
,-y'All work warranted for ono year IL fiir.y used
The public would do well to call and examine
his stock of work before purchasing elsewhere.
Feb 3 Iy* VIM j. MARCllBANk
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y. York and Boston Compared.

The Boston Traveller has an article upon
the population of Boston and New York. CIV
ing some interesting statistics. In 1870 the
population of Boston was | 900, and of
New York 5000. Now the population of
Boston is $50, 900, of New York 100000
Brooklyn. adjoining New York that was a
village little while ago, has zoe, 900 people
or $4,000 more than Boston; and there are
other towns about New York that will soon
be as large as Boston. The increase of pco-
pie in New York was 1856 900 in the last five
years, which was $4,000 moro than Boston
now contains. Relatively Boston has much
greater tonnage, commerce. and wealth. The
average valuation to a person in New York is
500; in Boston it is $1,000. Boston, with
but one fifth the population spends more
money for schools than New York. 1t is
impossible now for anybody to conceive how
great city New York may become. Its
estimate for 1860 is about one million souls
and with the trade of the whole continent, it
may be the whole world centering there, it
may go up to five millions in one century,
London and Paris are the only two places Of
the civilized globe that exceed it to day
Paris will soon be in tho shade and London
cannot keep pace with the mistress of the
New World. 1t only needs the Pacific Rail-
road, and in fifty years the largest city that
exists would be its inferior and very shortly
it would be able to purchase the wealth Of
the richest Of ancient or modern times, and
have surplus left.
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Nlrtl)an' raj.
NOW Is THE TINE TO BUY
CHEAP FURNITURE
AT TIE ELKTON
Furniture Ware-RO0ms,


DY r. MARSHBANK. who would respectfully
ID return his thanks to his friends and to the pub
lie for the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed 81"
him. and would call their attention the fact that
he has removed to his NEW SHOP aud Ware: Rooms
in tho '.iioLlow.~ nearly opposite the Farmer
and Mechanics Hotel where he has now on band.
the
LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTMENT
of Furniture ever offered in Eikton, all Of which Is
made by the very best workmcn, OF tho very best
materials lie has on hand and still Manufactures
all kinds Of
Walnut and Mahogany Furniture
Spring seat Sofas; Large Arm Chairs;
Rocking Chairs. of all kinds;
Bureaus "i Ill kinds; Reception Chairs;
Enclosed Washstands marble and pl ain tops;
Si,lchoards Secretaries and Book Cases;
Cherry & Walnut breakfast ~ dining tables,
Walnut AMI Mahogany Wardrobcs
do do BcdstcadS, of Jenny
Lind, Cottage and French patterns;
High post aud plain Maple bclstcads:
Looking Glasscs-all kinds and sizes, with
Mahogany Walnut or Gilt frames;
A large assortment of cano-soat, round back,
Office pivot and windsor chairs
All furniture sold as cheap it Can DO bought in
either city or town.
UNDERTAKING.
Collins made of NIL kinds; mahogany. walnut
covered with cloth; lined with silk -,ln or fanncl
and all Funerals attended at all times, Mt the short
ost notice, and on the Most reasonable terms
Feb ~ ROBERT MAKSllBANk.
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LUMBER.

rTNIIE undersigned having just received an
l. other lot OF lIemlock and White Pine
Lumber. at very reduced rates, offer the
same at corresponding low prices. Those
who need, may find !; to their interest to call
and examine the stock on hand ut Wilmer
Point and George Town. by
June IL WILMER Il FORD.