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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-11-21
AFEw ITEMS IN REGARD TO MUCK.

In communication to the American In
stitute, made some years ago by II. l.. Peel,
Esq, the following items Of information oc-
cur in regard to an experiment made by him
to ascertain the cost and comparative econo-
my Of an application or dressing of muck
As the information communicated by Mr..
Peel is likely to be useful to many Of the
readers OF this journal, we give the more es-
sential PORTIONS OF the communication SO far
as that experiment is cnncernen.
Z" During the excessive drought OF last
SUMMER" saws Mr.. Peel, "a piece of land
that heretofore had been covered with water,
became dry, and after harvest | set eight
men and three teams to work with a view Of
extracting quantity Of muck for agricultu-
raj purposes, and during two months, drew
out and piled four thousand ox-cart loads in
large square piles four feet high. At the
/ surface il vas iibruus and black for depth Di
thirteen inches, and looked like i mass ol
well .roited bdrnyard manure. had ii an
alyzed, aud it proved To be precisely the
/ same in composition, not differing from an
analysis Of manure made by Sprengei, aud
truly believe II was much more valuable, in
asmuch as when once placed in the soil II
Il Will last lNI InHIN NtdI5s hiNCi NiFu
aauantity oflhe lir.t-named, or surface murk,
| undertook to manure an acre, about une
thousand feet from the pile, in order to Ills
cern how cheaply proper coat could he put
on land, and the difference between il aud
stable manure at so cents load.
I" Idrcw upun one acre 222 loads, which
covered the ground fairly, at a.cost, inclu.
ding its extraction from the swamp, Of thir.
ty.onc dollars aud eight cents, or II cents
per load. filty-two Loads of stable manure
nigh: have been put on at the same price
The farmer, therefore, has to calculate whicl
he would prefer, the lasting benefits Of tw'
hundred aud twenty two loads OF muck ol
ifty-two loads Of manure"
Mr. Peel expresses the opinion that muck
is advantageous to growing plants By absorb
ing aud retaining for their use water, air
&c., and by aiiorling TO them both organ
ic and inorganic elements. Muck, also, b,
says, adds physical constitution. chemiea
, properties aud agricultural capacities to tn
/ soil. lie further states that soil, 10 b
productive aud capable Of yielding iarg
crops, should contain at least fifty pc
/ cent. Of organic matter; aud that there
frequently 20 per cent. in Onr western lands
enabling them to yield 40 bushels Of mtea
1 to iilp mere
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AZ a general rule II NAV be laid down
that ans crup which natures so large guam
tiiy uf seed, must exhaust the fertility 81 the
soil much murc ilan a crop which does moi
pruducc seed, snrh a. the root crops.
There j. probably no otlier crop that pro.
duees so much noarishmcnt for man and
beast as this does. Il was the opinion q
"Aratur" that II was, "mcal. meadow, and
manure" Aud The manure which might b,
made from the fodder that il produced, |
returned again To ihc uil from which Il wa,
taken, WUgld Keep II 10 d constant state .
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-11-21

APPLES ~ ~ ARTICLE or HUMAN FOOD.
The Importance Of apples as foo,i, has not
hitherto been sufficiently estimated ~ this
country, nor understood. Besides contribu-
tinga large proportion &c sugar. mucilage.
and other nutritiyc matter, IN the form Olfl1,l,
they contain such fine combination Of veg
ctable arids, extractiye substances, aud aru-
matte principles, With the nutritiye matter,
as TO act powerfully in the capacity Of re-
frigcrants. tonics, and anti-eptics: and when
freely used at the season IL ripcnrss, By ru-
raj laborcrs aud others, they prevent dcbili
Is, strengthen digestion. correct the putrrlac.
tive tendencies ol heterogeneous ioud, avert
scur,s, and probably maintain and strength
en- the powers Of productive labor.
The operators of Cornwall, IN England
consider ripe apples nearly a. nuurishing a
bread, and more so tlian potatoes. Ia the
year 1901, year Of scarcity, apples, in
stead Of being converted into cider, wer,
sold 10 The punr and tie laburcrs asserte,
that thry could stand their woik on bake,
apples without meat: whereas potatoe die
required either mrat - hsh.
The fIrn,b aud Germans use apples eS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-08
SasHR0n's Patent
Grain and i1rasS-saed Sanaratnr.


NNIIIS Machine was invented and patented by
IL G. B. Salmon, of Illinois, and, wherever it
has been exhibited, has taken precedence of all
others for cleaning Grain and Grass Seeds.
The First Silver Medal was awarded to the in
pentor at the Worlds Fair in New York, and the
first prize at the New York State Fair in 1852.
1t has been adopted by the Richmond city Millers,
who recommend it as the best machine known for
separating ccckles and other impurities from wheat
1t will separate any two seeds of different size or
weight. is simple in its construction, and easily
kept in order. 1t is peculiarly adapted to farmers
uses as it requires but little power to work It, and
cleans grain more perfectly than any machine now
in use.
It can be furnished at the following prices, viz
For farmers Machine that will clean ID TO
80 bushels per hour, $50
For Farmers Machine that will clean 30
to SO bushels per hour, 80
For farmers Machine arranged for horse
power) THAI win clean so bushels per hour, 50
For Miller's Machine that will clean 80 to
so bushels per hour, 90
For Miller's Machine that will clean 50 to
IS bushels per hour, 100
For MiIler's Machine that will clean l25
to 80 bushels per hour, $50
For Miller's Machine that will clean $50
to 200 bushels per hour, 200
Address RO. M. ANDERSON,
Commission Merchant, Richmond, Va.
N. County Rights will be sold on reason
able terms.
Feb. %, 1855. r. M. A.
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SCO,EvTeS

LAYING secured from Robbins x Behb, the Manu-
IL facturers the exclusive right to sell IN the counties
If augusta, Rockingham aud Rockbrldge the unrivaleu
Corn and Cob Crashcr known as the LITTLE GIANT
am prepared to furnish them promptly at the factory
prices adding freight and expenses Inns mill mas GU
fancd more sudden celebrity for DONG ITS WORK win
extraordinary ease and certainty than any other ma
chine ever offered TO the Agricultural world 1t needs
no argument to show that the advantage oil having iee
ground when and where wanted, tree from must ana
acdy would warrant the outlay for one OF these mills
much time and trouble also being saved while the saving
Of tolls alone will repay the cost OF the mill IN very
short time.
These Nils are guaranteed in every respect
No. is warranted to grind with one horse ten bush
els per hour, price at factory $44 No 3, 10 bushels
price $50; No 4, 30 bushels, price $3.50; OF fneness
suitable for Stock feeding. They can be easily regula
ted to grind fine coarse, are remarkably simple Ill
construction and complete, ready for use without
machinery. An opportunity will be offered on court
DAYS to witness them in operations which is alone want
ed to secure large demand. $50
will also again receive orders for furnishing Tor next
crop PENNOCR'S CELEBdRIED IVHEA
DRILL, with Grass Seed and Oats Sewer If desired,
(which have sold large numbers in this county Ear
b attention requested from those who are In want as
there is sometimes delay with late orders.
Also. Sincairs Famous Sralo- Cutler, and Pennoc6S
Corn Sel!ey-the very best articles of the kind in USE
GEO. E. PRICE, Hardlrare Dealer,
Opposite Cush'ng's, Stamton, va.
Anil 1S J955-Iv
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M'VEIGH & CHAMBERLAIN
WHOLESALE GROCEKS,
Prince st. wharf, AIcXIndfid.

SEPTEMBER 30, 1854,
uAVEthe pleasure to announce to their ahu
dealers generally the arrival OF their ni SocA'
which for variety and extent is not
kct and having been purchased with great care In DOS
ton and New York, they enabled TO oer such In
ducemcnts as cannot fail to please By ndt Por"ohV
the Virginia tale disposed 10 confins me'r eeatngS Us
far as practicable 10 their olcn STATE, great advantages
,rH be obtainedby giving to their stock acareiul exam
nation as it is their determination to sell as cheap as
any of the NORTHERN CITIES. The following list oil
articles comprises portion Of their stock
125 hhds N. O., p. r. and Cuba Sugars
200 boxes & bbls No. Loaf Crushed y Puiv d do
100 bbls a, b and Coffee Sugars,
1l5 hhds & tcrccs Dlusco, p. II. Cardcnas
IT'S bbls n. o. Molasses,
Is do Sugar House and Boston Syrup,
3S5 bags Rio, Lagura and Java Coffee.
Their stock of recently IMPORTED TEAS is very
large to which they invite particular attention, and VIII
in every instance guarantee the quality OF such as they
recommend. 1t consists in part OF
225 half chests Gunpowder, Imperial, Black Dung
Tyson, from medium TO prime.
lis boxes Adamantne and Sperm Candles,
us do Mould do; 10 do Resin Soap,
40 do White, Bar and Variegated do,
100 do Pearl Starch
$50 kegs pure Lead 300 bags Shot, assorted Nos,
100 kegs Rifle Blasting Powder 1000 lbs Bar Lead,
1000 feet Fuse; so boxes prime old CASTLE Soap,
500 reams double and single Wrapping Paper,
80 do Tea Paper; IT'S do Cap and Letter Paper,
80 bales Almonds; % baskets prime Salad OIL,
100 boxes assorted Candy; $50 do Indigo,
% bbls Clipped Logwood; 100 kegs Carbonate Soda,
IS kegs Birthstone; 80 do Saltpctrc,
so do Alum, EPSON Salts, and Copperas.
$50 do Nader Cloves, and Ground Ginger,
100 bags Pepper, Alspice, and Race Ginger,
76 malls Cinnamon so boxes fresh Maccarony,
100 doz Painted Buckets 200 boxes Window Glass,
so tierces prime Cider Vineger,
600 doz Mason's Backing; 300 bbls No Mackerel,
Is casks old Madeira Wine >; SO do old Port Wine,
So do brown & pale Sherry do; 80 do Muscat do,
rs do sweet Malaga Wine; 10 baskets Champagne,
most approved brands with large assortment Of
choice old BRANDIEs, WHISTLES sc.
Merchants visiting market will find it greatly to
their advantage to examine stock before making their
purchases. McVE lGH 9 CHAMoEhLAlN'
Alexandria, Va, Sept. 20, 1854.
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TO FARMERS AND MILLERS.
NEW AND IMPROVED
Double Screening
GRAIN CL E A N E r.
PATENTED April 2OrH. 1852.

APRlL 2UTH, 1907.
IWE subscriber would respectfully call your at
i tention to his LlIPR DYED WINNOWER,
which he is manufacturing his shop in Stanton Va,
where he has number finished for inspection OF Farm
ers and Others This Fan has received the highest hon
ors where exhibited, having been awarded some eight
premiums in the last three years We could append
thousands of certificates to show its superiority in
dtousy cleansing all kind of Grain from cocke cheat
smut and other Impurities, but think it all sufficient to
say that furnishing OF the most perfect
Cleaners that have offered TO the Farmers of
Virginia My team will Tin few days) be passing
through the county ready TO accommodate all that
want good Fan that will clean the most filthy Wheat
and all kinds of Grain and Clover Seed clean enough for
any market without sitting. They are warranted and
given trial. n
o. For Certificates and References handbills-
We aRaeX few:
STAUNToN, Va, March, 1855.
hereby certify that have used one OF It. j. Doyle
Improved Patent Grain Cleaners during the last year,
in my Mill and my Farm and have no hesitation
pronouncng it by far the best separator in USE and
take pleasure recommending the Fan Farmers and
Millers generally. q. C. NORRIS
SVAUNToN, Va, Feb, 1855
Mr.. II j. DOYLE, Dear Sir:--Yours Of the 22d ult.
to hand, and it is with pleasure reply to the
and without moments hesitation give your Fan the
preference either Of the other Fans left with
Try. DAVID SPECk.
STAUNToN, Va, Jan. 3lst, 1858
\ Dear Sir Il have made fair trial of the Wheat Fan
ipu left at my FARM il cleans very rapidly and WELL
anu is altogether superior to any Fan have seen.
DAVID FULTZ.
McGAHEYsvILLE, Rockingham Co., Va.
Mr.. Doyle Your Improved Double Screening Grain
Cleaner would, believe, chat fast as two Ma
chimes could hresh; it cleans perfectly the most filthy
Wheat and cleanses Clover Seed clean enough for any
market, without sitting it. The saving to the Farmer
is equal to treble its cost. GEO. HABNER,
DAN'L. MILLER,
Chapman's Mills, Luray, Va
I have used T. ]. Doyle's Improved Patent Fan, and
believe to be the best separator and cleaner
use. VIM. A. CHAPMAN
&C. Communications addressed TO THos. ]. DOYLE,
staunton, Va, will be promptly attended to- All my
Fans have my name slammed upon them.
Nay l6, lS55.-3m. T. ]. DOYLE.
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a New and Wonderful Discovery |!
GDODXVHS'S
CELEBRATED PAIN PLASTER,

fOh NE JUNE VI ALL
Rheumatic and Neuralgia Affections, Affections of the
Hip and Leg Pain in the Loins, Sun Pain, Weakness
or Pain in the Chest, Spinal Affections, Headache sc
THIS celebrated and invaluable Plaster discovered
l. by JAMES w. GOODWIN, in the year 1853
After having been afflicted with the acute pains in
the back and oins, and having tried every remedy sug
gested by the most eminent physicians, well those
found in the advertising columns OF every newspaper that
within his reach and those advised by his friends
and thought of by his acquaintances, without obtaining
the slightest relief; he induced by the intense bod
lily anguish which he suffered, to devise fol
himself whereby he might be freed from that and
nsupportable torture, which fast undermining his
constitution and mpairng his mental vigor and activity
When almost deSparng of success, and in daily appre
henso that the disease had assumed ncurable char
acter he discovered this plaster His relief was instan
taneous and miraculous.
The medical properties Of these plasters purely
botanical and the undersigned relying upon his ndivd
ual experience for their extraordinary virtue in offering
them to the public feels the fullest confidence that they
will be found most speedy and permanent relief for al
the diseases above enumerated.
Many testimonials could be exhibited of the pre- emf
aent efficacy of this plaster but the marvellous results
wrought by themare alone relied upon as sure critic
ron Of their well deserved merits.
DIRE G IONS.
Before the application Of this plaster it should be mod
erately hcatcd-as have found il to produce
soothing effect in the extraction Of pain and when
it should be applied immediately over the seat of the
disease. In of headache the plaster should be ap
piled to the back Of the neck,-especaly in cases
nervous headache.
REFER NCES.
NELsoN.-Wm Faber, A. Fortune, Mrs. Vaughan
A. J. Aistrop, Geo. A. Ryan, Samuel Page, COL b
Hargrove, Mrs. Gen. Loving, DR.. Jas. r. Elsom, Col
5. Harris, VIM. Cheatham, Seaton A. Loving, Capt. A
Martin, Capt. w. NJ Harriss, Col. Joseph II. Shelton
Jno B. Spiece, Attorney at Law Orville Loving, Clcrl
Nelson Superior Court, Mayo Cabcll Lemuel Turner.
DR.. J. A. Forbes, Albemarlc Col. John Bass, South
Carolina; Peter G. Camden, ST Louis, Mo.
Price so cents. For sale by J. B. EsKRIDeE, staun-
| ton, Va.
Oct, Is, 1854.
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Saddle and Harness Furnishing Store

TIME subscriber has removed his establishment
Il to the Store on Augusta Street. between the
stores of Staples s. Martin and Brightwell s.
Hope, near the Railroad Depot, where he has on
hands splendid stock of Saddlery Find GA
ings; Trees of all styles; Bits; Stirrups, ss-ess
assorted Spurs of best qualify Harness Mount
ings of every description; Stage Harness Mount
ings; Stage Harness; Wagon do; Stage and Draft
Collars; Coach do; Buggy do; Scotch do Eng
Iish Bride Fills, and domestic do; Whips of eve
ry description Trunks in great variety; Hand
do (; Boston Valises; Carpet Bags; Bonnet Box
es Hat Boxes; Ladies' Fancy Work Boxes Fly
Nets; Ear Tips, and Hoods Canes of every style
Wood Mats; Hog Skins Morocco Skins; Patent
Leather; Enameled do; Fancy Bride Fronts
English Web; Roller and Union do Rein Web
Three Cord Silk and Thread and in short every
article in this line Of business.
He is also constantly manufacturing Saddles,
Brides and Harness of every description, by the
best workmen in the Valley.
He especially invites the attention of country
Saddlers to his stock Of materials before purchas-
ing elsewhere.
He will give personal attention at the Store
when not engaged as Jailor of the county.
H. E. BRYAN.
Staunton, March 81, 1866
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SPRING AND SUMNER SUPPLY OF
CLOTHING
AZ j. POllitZ' Clothing Rooms


Sc "A SSUREDLY never was more select or
"A finer Stock of Ready Made Clothing
brought 10 this market"
This the exclamation of alb, who have thither-
30 taken the trouble to examine aud look over my
assortment, and well does he meet the public
wants.
My Spsisg and Summer supply Of Clothing
vas this season selected by myself as usual, in
the Northern cities, and purchased under such
suspicious circumstances, as to enable me to sell
them at incredibly low prices, and while it en-
braces the Dress to finish the outer man, a full
and colnplete assortment OF strong and coarse
materials can also be found. | ask therefore a
kind public to extend to me the favor of an ex-
animation of my stock of Goods, before purchas-
ing elsewhere, for while they Oblige me by so
doing, they cannot fail to profit themselves.
am not given to Dragging, but, agree to sell
clothing cheaper this season than any other es-
Enlistment Of the kind, and this upon trial will
be conceded.
My Store Rooms have been greatly enlarged,
giving me more facilities to wait upon my Gus
toners, who are anxiOusly expected by their most
obedient. JACOB POLLFPZ,
Staunton, May 2, 1856.
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INSURANCE COMPANY
OF THE VALLEY OF VA.
CHARTERED March II, 1852.
-daEeE~
CAPITAL 100000,
Win p0lcer TO increase The same TO $780, 0e

'ENHlS Company, having received very liberal
patronage from the public, continues to grant
Policies of INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE, on
the various kinds ofPROPERTY, AERCHAN-
DIE. &C., at fair and equal rates.
The Company presents to the consideration o
the citizens of Virginia the claims Of the Fl oxR
COMPANY. with an ample capital managed by OK.
perienced Officers, and directed by prudent bust
ness men, whose names are familiarly known 70
the public.
In soliciting further patronage, the Company as
the public that the business will be conduct
ed with view to permanency, and strict regard
to the interests of all parties.
PRESIDENT, JOS. S. CARSON SECRETARY.
G. S. FUNK AcTUARY, o. F. BRESEE.
DREcToRs.-Jos. S, Carson, Lloyd Logan,
John Kerr, James P Rely, n. w. Richardson,
Jas. H. Burgess, II. II. Mcclure, NJ. d.
Gw- GEO. f. PRICE, Local Ag emit, Staun
| ton.
Nov. 90, Is53.-tf.
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Watches, Clocks & Jewelry.

Watches, Clocks e. .BeWeary.
TIME subscriber has just returned from the
L Northern cities where he has taken great
pains to select and purchase for cash one of the
cheapest and largest stocks of Gold and Silver
Watches ever brought to Stanton, all OF which
will be sold very low, wholesale or retail. With
a large assortment Ct Gold Neck, Curb and Fol
Chains; Fine Mosaic and Cameo Breast Pins
and Ear Rings; Gold Bracelets, Gold Lockets
Gold Coral and Jet Crosses. Also, great vari-
ETY. of Finger Rings, plain or set with Diamonds
Gold and Silver Spectacles, Gold Pencils and
Pens, all of the best quality.
Also, a general assortment of Silver and Plated
ware, consisting of Ladies', Cream and Sugar
Spoons, and longs. Table and Desert Spoons and
Forks. Butter and Pickle Knives and Forks, Cake
Baskets Casters. Cream Pitchers, Candlesticks
and every thing in the Watch and Jewery line
all of which am determined to sell cheaper than
can be bought elsewhere. | am satisfied with
small profits and quick sales
As for my stock of watches, both Gold and Sll
yer, defy competition; as regards quality and
quantity, am prepared to sell them by the single
watch, or dozen, that persons can be sure OF be
ing suited with watch out of my extensive
stock. All ask is trial to convince persons
1t will be much to their advantage to purchase
from me- guarantee all goods sell to be wha
they are represented, or the money will be re-
funded. Please Save this advertisement and cal
at DAVID S. BEARS
Cheap Watch and Jewelry Store, Main Street
Stanton, Va.
Cid Gold and Silver bought or taken in ex-
change, and the highest price given.
MAY IL, 1854.
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NEW STAGE LINE,

ON aud after the lsl Of July, 1855, we will run a
" DALI Y LINE OFSTAGES FROM
STAUNTON TO YINCHESTER, forming con-
nection with Woodward s. Co.'S daily Accommodation
Line OF Four Horse Coaches from Stanton licking
ton, Natural Bridge, Buchanan, &c.. and with the Yr-
ginia Central Railroad Staunton from the terminus
Of which We are running daily line of Four horse
Coaches to all the Virginia Springs
BY this arrangement we are enabled to give through
tickets any the above named places at rates Of fare
Is low or lower than any other line
Our Stages viii leave Stanton Immediately after the
arrival of the Richmond and Alexandria cars in the e.
vcning arrive at Winchester next morning. Returning,
leave Winchester in the evening" after the arrival Of
The Harper's Ferry and Baltimore cars, and reach
Stanton next morning.
For seats, apply at Office at the American Hotel
OF Woodward House, Sta,taton, IA.
HARTMAN s BROWN, Proprietors.
July &, 1855. If
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WESTERN VA. MARBLE WORKS
Ss,a n TTNTrIIilNY u
JAMES G.. MARQUIS

HAS just received from the North mos tsplen
IA did supply of Italian and American Marble,
which he is now manufacturing into Tombs,
Monuments, Head and Foot Stones, Table and
Bureau Tops. Also, some of the very neatest
and most chaste designs for Cemetery purposes,
with Lambs carved to lay on the top. Pastery,
Paint and Muller stones constantly on hand. He
flatters himself to do as good work as any in Viz
ginia, and certainly the best that can be done in
the county. Carving and Lettering done in the
neatest and best manner, and not scratched on as
is done by those who attempt to do that which
they know nothing about He hopes from his
long experience at the business and doing good
work. to merit liberal share of the patronage
which has been extended to him for the last four
years in this place.
All orders from the country will receive prompt
attention.
May II, 1854.
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TENHE. subscribers have now in store aru 1i..r oi
Il sale the most extensive and desirable stock OF
SPRING GOODS they have ever exhibited
Their stock embraces every article and grade OF
goods in their line and will be sold at prices to suit
the times. The very latest styles of goods intro
duced into the country are made up in the most
superb manner and kept by as and having one of
our firm constantly in the New York market buy
ing goods for cash, and manufacturing as we do
for eight houses. we possess advantages, and can
offer such inducements TO the Merchant and con-
sumer as will defy competition. We have been
engaged in this business in this city for the last
seventeen years and constantly increasing trade
is the best recommendation we could offer of our
goods and mode of doing business. We return
our thanks for the patronage of our friends, and
US with call
KEEN, BALDWIN s. CO.
Richmond March Ia, 1876.