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The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1856-11-01

II Good Joke. "A few days after the
August election, we heard respectable
citizen Of Polk Township say. that he
voted Tor 5. A. Bssell, Esq, On the
grounds that he was no, acquainted with
Mr.. J Huber out had beard ii sarI Ee
was lazy. We wonder which he will
consider the lazy man this time, Bisseil
or Cover. VIII Mr. Covers friends.
out that way, please moi let his name sui
Ter on account Of him being lazy. Will
Mr.. BissclPs friends please take care o
his good name in that respect; don't al
low i. to be said OF him, he is lazy.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1856-11-01

Connst'em Election. - Cheering Result
An old and reliable friend, who has tho
roughly scruianlzed the vote gwen at the
tate town election, and canvased the re.
suit, intorias rs. that The actual majority
Tor Fremont over all is 1907 votes
us IS The Papa a. vote. rom the Gaia
gwen. The Saams see and know that
mt ATE oraten, but tney ole nard All
the Pos'mas.ers, Custom House officers,
am a'ner officials are iaboring TO check
louea' LAT = setting against them, and
our ifiends aust De equally iglant.-
Work, worn on 10 the AIN of NJ yember
Organize. Distribute The documents.
Relax no effort n any town or school
district. Push on the column. - Hartford
Express.
Where is Bnchanan's own State.
which shoald have gwen his friends q,
ieas. 10000 majority.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1856-11-01

Vote for Fremont, for Free
dom. for the Union and the Con.
stitution, and against Border
Ruffianism, which is supported
by the Black Democracy and
their candidates.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1856-11-01
PLANK 60 rrMnnn.

Joist and srantling OF all dimensions, clear
stun aid boards Of every quality from eight to
twenty toar feet long, 5O0,OoO best quality
shaved pine shingles; 300 900 best quality pine
,aths: also $4,000 No. pckets; 1900 No. 2
Picse's; also constantly on hand uil assort-
ment of Sash and Giu-ed Windows.
he particular attention cf builders and pur
chasers of lumber is invited 10 examine oui
stock which will be sold al
Prices thai Cannot faii ..sua Purchasers
:, Don't forget the place, corner Iowa and
Fourth streets
~. b.--Purchasers from the country stop.
ping at the Nsw Pennsylvania House win have
NE advantage Of selecting aud loading theii
nr1h"r, without taking taeir horsrs frcm tbs
stable
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1856-11-01
. IL III X g r
At tn.
Minnesota Lumber Yard;

Corner Of Iowa ana Fourth Streets
Opposite the "New Pennsylvania House,
DAVENPORT, Iowa.
MANUEL II. FULLER would respectfully
- announce 10 the citizens Of Davenpor nal
surrounding e-untry that he has recently open
cd ali extensive
l. u IN Der yard.
corner OF Iowa ard Fourth streets. direetiyon
posie New Pennsylvania House, " here he has
now on hand large all well selected stock
OF Lumber, consisting in part Of
Flooring, superior quality; Fencing, lu
inch thick; Siding, full half inch
thieI. ca,t..r GLua..x
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1856-11-01

know him, have testified to the
fact that he Is a Protestant, yet
the lie is still kept afoat by the
Black Democrats.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1856-11-01

Drinking BY the acre Come in and
take drink, chr said Tim IdcMoren
10 John Neakes. as the latter was re-
turning weary and worn, from his DAYS
labor.
mo" replied .Noakes; ave made M
my mind tina, ! can do better with land
than to drink II.
who's asked you to drink land, I'd
like to know!
well, l find that every time l drink
sIxpence worth Of liquor, 1 drink
more than good square yard Of land
worth three hundred dollars an acre.
Here II IS all on, fair and square on the
back OF my spade John quickly put
down the figures with bit OF chalk on
the back OF his spade, thus
'Ain't there four thousand, eight hun.
dred and sixty squafe yards in an acre,
and at The rate oil six and a quarter cents
per square yard, wouldn't an acre cost
S5Oo.So And so every s.xpence you
take IN drink, is equal to square ward
Of land, worth three hundred dollars nor
acre, chi Ism, i, sol"
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1856-11-01

The Terrible Lane. The ST. Louis
Republican has the startling intelligence
that Col. Cooke is in no, Iursui, OF the
renegade Lane with seven hundred
men. Lane passed through this city sew
eral days ago on bis way to Indiana. and
on Saturday evening last he made STIR
ring speech at indianapolis. Wha,
would the enemies Of freedom 10 Kansas
do for thunder il It we not for the mira.
cuious ublquity OF Col. Lane
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1856-11-01
Free Blacks.

Voters, remember that Robert
Cover, the Republican Candi-
date, is opposed to equalizing the
blacks in Iowa, with the whit es,
or giving them the right to vote.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-03-05

What contributes to render agriculture
and gardening more particularly pleasing, 10
the constant variety and succession Of objects
always presented to US. which relieve the
wearisomeness Of continued uniformity and
undertaking saneness. We continually OBJ
serve yastyariety Of plants. fruits. herbs and
trees grow up under our auspices and assum-
ing every diversity Of appearance. Nature
leads her followers through thousand flow.
cry paths, ever diversified BY new changes
and fresh delight. One while we see plants
just peeping above the ground, at another
those which have arisen and are fully deye-
loped, and others which are in full bloom.
Whichever way we direct our views We see
new beauties. The heavens above and the
earth beneath contain exhasstIess treasures
and boundless delights. Let those who are
from necessity confined within the walls Of
cities sometimes emerge from their smoky
atmosphere and respire purer air in the
country where their hearts may be rejoce.l
with pure and innocent pleasure. and their
soulsrise up 10 heaven in aspirations Of praise
and gratitude. to the Author Of every bless
ing.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-03-05
ss,lsa,5o
Balance in bis favor,
TREES FROM SEED.

A lew years ago we made large col
lection Of the seeds nf shade and ornamental
trees, both deciduoas and evergreen, and
planted with much care, but did not get a
seed to yegetate. This season we have found
out what was the matter; ne planted too deep.
II i well known that 10 the pine.rcgions Oi
Georgia. this has been 4 great mast year, and
we now find everywhere, where the winged
seeds have met The surface soil, they have
thrown out roots. and begun The form Of a
tree. They had no planting but what ma
ture gave them, and dame nature is tolera,
Bile hnrticulturist. We invariably plant tree
seeds; just soil enough to preserve the moi-.
ture Is all that is necessary. An ornamental
tree, grown from seed, may be made anything
the cultiyator wishes il. A fruit tree grown
BY seed is most likely 10 be healthy. aud may
pruve a sure aud valuable variety. Ii has
been question Of time with most &c Us; We
could not wait for tree seeds 10 furm trees.
A pine seed will make boards in twelve years.
Apple seeds will make fruit-bearing trees in
fnur years. Grapes in eight and ten years.
Peaches and plums 10 two years. The China
tree seed will make good shade tree IN four
years. A man mas have forest or IN orchard
from seed, if lie will. Even the acorn and
hickory nut may be planted with profit. Plant
tree seeds, reader. aud you will DC astonisl,ed
At the wulk u yonr hands ia few years."
Exehange.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-03-05
From The New York Times.
WHAT DRAINING DID.

4 Stovt Chapter for Hired Men, and fher Empiyers.
Some wears aco the son % an English firmrt
rame 10 the United States. and lel himself as
farm labotsr ID New York State, on ihe follow
ing conditions commencing work II ,ae frsi %
September. lie was 10 work len hours day for
itfee yes,s. and 10 receive N payment deed
Of field containing twelve escrts--struring him.
self BY an sgreem,n,, by ahieh his employer
was pu under bond. u sc, ,OoOi 10 fulfil his pati
of lIie contract; also. during llrsr three years.
be was 10 have The coniiol of The field: to work
J, NJ hi- own expense. and 10 eise bis employer
one half The proceeds, The Geld lay under the
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-03-05
THE FARMERS GUIDE

SCIENTIFIC lsp PRACTICAL AGRICULTURE.
By Hssmr srsrntss r. n. s., of Edinburgh and The
late J. y. NoHros, Professor Of Scientific Agriculture
90 lale College. New Haven. 2 vols. Royal Octave
1000 pages, numerous wood and siecl Enesvinss
This w. ccnies-ely. the nnsi complete work on Aeti.
euliute evei pubishrd and IN onler give il a wider
circulation Tie publishers have resolved 10 reduce the
pnce 10
Five Dollars for The Two Volumes.
When scni by mail (posi.raiI) 10 California Or Ore
gnn, The piiee will he s7. 10 Every other paH % The
Hniep sod 70 Canada (posi.paidl sG. This work ssoi
the old Boob Of the Fam"
Remiiiances f any of the above publications should
always be addressed. posi.pad, 10 the publirhen,
LEONARD SCOTT a co.
no. 50 Gold Street, New York.
December 20. Di-
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-03-05
nEATH.BEp REPENTANCE.

Mr.. s. lived many years Indifferent about
he salvation. Suddenly be sickened. There
was very liiile prospect Of bis recovery. He
became greatly alarmed; he fell thai be was
moi prepared 10 meet God. For Christans'
prayers, and the word Of God, he called with
intense earnesiness; and nolklDg was orilitd
that rould BE- done for The salvation 81 his soul.
Soon he pioIessed hope in Christ. Tue change
wss sudden. and most pleasing. His express
sions Of hope and joy wsre strong, his prayers
earnest. and his appeals 10 his arquainlances %
seek and serve ihs Lord were rloquen, and sf.
feeling. The eouniensnces Of many besmtd
with joy as ihsy eonsersed sbou. hun. Never
have heard of conversion more striking, aud
for lime mole satisfactory:
Blu, the progress Of his disease wss stayed :
lie bsgan 10 recover; and ss he recovered. he ssid
less aud lsss Of religion. Soon not waid had
he 10 say upon the subject. After be had re-
gained his strength. friend reminded him Of
The above Scenes, and What lie bad said and donr.
He said lie had not The slightest recollection u
il. thai all was news 10 his. lie lived for years
~ unconcemeJ A. ever. Had he died 10 his sick
ness, % unususl were his exercises that none
would have doubted his enirsurs into hessen.
AZ he lived, nnne eond presume 70 think Inn
Christian. Who will venture hs soul upon
ilealh-bed repentance +. VI.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-03-05
A COLORED DUEL.

A duel between to cslored sentIcmen-~a
regular built affair conducted according TO
the most strict and punctious povisions
of the code Of hehor--cane eE last week.
The fight took place with pistols Of the most
improved fashion, at sunrise, on Z small
branch of the Metarie road. We DO not
knew what the origin Of the difficulty was.
except thatone Of the parties. to use the phrase
OF one Of the spectators. " was crossed in lub
BY de oder, and dat him hona must hab salts
factian.'
We have learned from cne who vas pre-
sent At the combat, the particslsrs a. they
transPired. They are substantially as fol-
lows:
After having taken their stands one Of the
seconds noticed that. owing to their pvsitions.
the snnbeams set bis principal 10 winking
and rolling his eyes. Th1 was .afscient
ground for interfering, and he calls out 10 the
other second with,
!" / say, puts my veto on dat pes;shum
Its agin de rules OBJ all de eesies % hona
dat see. De traction OBJ dc sun shines raider
too severe. and makes my principle rsll his
eyes altogether too much"
Wy. Wy, Look here. didn't We ehssk up
dollar for de choice Of gresrd, and didn't get
him myself"
!" Yes, kaow yon did; but den fair play
y a juel, and Use no notion, IS you 10, and
'sists on settling the matter just - We is
and"
At this juncturc friendly elosd settled
the matter At oEcs. BY stepping in Between
the sun and the heliigsrcnts.
! The first two casses tack their POSITION.
and all the little preiimnaFiss being settled,
each one took his pistol. ready cooked. from
his second. Both manifested terrible degree
Of spunk. although sort Of blush paleness
spread itself over their black ckeeka.
The second who was 10 give cut tae fatal
order which nigh, send thea out sf this
world, now tuok bis ground. Raising his
voice, he began:
Gemmen, your time am cum."
Both signified their assent.
Is you readyf Fiah one-two-three.s
Bang, pop. went both pistols at once, one
ball raising the dust in the middle Of road.
while the other took q lisntiBdisular''
course among the bystanders. fortsnately
without hitting any one.
Ii was now time 20 interrose. snd enc Of
the seconds set himself about il. After lit
tie conversation the challenged dsrksy step-
ped frowar,l and said to his antagonist
Nigga, Isl you satisfied"
81 is"
$50 is |, and rs glad to get OF 50. Next
time dey cathes dis child ost on such Scottish
exhibition As dis, deg will fotch ne, dat dey
will do, for sartsin.'
Dem's my sentiments edraekly." retur.
ted tie other. " Hhes ysur samortsl in
strumcnt u def vent 81. declare theught
| was child: but I'se so happy nsw--xosh,
lets shake hands. and 30 back 10 cur ryoca-
tion."
In five minutes time. all hands--ssemies.
black friends, white and all--vers on the
road home 70 work. perfectly satisfied with
the sport Of the morning NO. re.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-03-05

EtttHS uHu udTHcNss
Tie cultivation oi fields and gardens Is one
of the most delightful of all occupations, and
perhaps The only one the toll uf which il re-.
compensed with much pleasure. The greater
part oI labOriOus emplntments cuniinc man
IL his shop, or within his house-whilst he
WHO devotes himself to agricultural pursuits
always breathes pure air, and enjoys con-
tinually the grand spectacle u nature. The
azure sky is his canopy, and the earth en-.
br0idercd with flowers his carpet. Far re.
moyed from the murky atmosphere Of towns,
a thousand beautiful objects present item
selves to his view. and he need never van;
q pure spr,ng nl delight or real banquet of
pleasure Snnn IS the FIRST rays uf muruing
beam light on the earth. he rises with the
lark and hastcs away to bis fields, brush.
6, as he passes, the glistcning dew drops,
and inhalrs the fresh air. sweeter Than lie
roses perfume.
The joyful songs Of the birds gladden. the
skies, and they express their loves in "A ihun.
sand spnrlise sallies. Their sweet carols
mark the pleasure they feel in the new day,
and the full chorus swclls with the praises OF
the God Of nature, whose blessings they again
receive IN the returning influence Of The sun,
IN their food, and in the sweet attractions Of
love and gaicty. And surely, no heart can
remain unmoyed amid this scene 0F ioy and
fcsti,it,; nor can the mind contemplate 1 more
august spectacle Than the perfection Of God
10 the grandeur Of his designs aud the beau.
~ ofhis works.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-03-05

nous weight Of 81 tons, and ihe Uailed States
10 between 20 and 30 ions. The 6rsi iocomo-
tive performed % miles an hour. They now
perform from 40 10 90 miles. This increase
shows rapid improvement. The fret locomo-
tive cost 50 ,000 The 81. Clair. belonging 10
the Hudson River Railroad, coal sia.5 800. The
irsl locomotive used in The Albany and vas The
John Bull" on The Unied States sehensc-
lady Railroad. The engine 10 now ii The Al
bany and Maj. Factory. where i, is kep. as a
curiosity.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-03-05

south side Of hin, was of dark heavy CLAW
testing on bluish-colorcd solid clay soil. and
Tor many years previous, had mol been known 10
yield anything but yeiowish, hard. slunted
vegetation.
i'iie farmer though. tie young man was
simpeion, and that he, himself. was most wise
and ioilnnale; bul lhe former, nothing daunted
BY this opinlon, which lie was not unconscous
lhalillr aforementioned Of him, Immediately hr-
Cd sci II laborers, and sci them 10 work in The
field irenrhing as earnestly as il was possible
for men 10 labor. In ihe morning and evening,
before and after having worked his ten hours as
per agreement, he worked with them, and con.
linued 10 work in this way until about the mid
de Of ,he following November, he had finished
the laying Of nearly 5000 yards Of good tile IN
derdrsns. He then had the field pIowed deep
and thoroughly, and tie earth ibrown up as much
as possible into ridges, and thus lei il remain
during The winter. Next spring he had The field
again plomed as deep as before, lheu cross plow-
led and thoroughly piilyerized with heavy har-
TOW, then suwed il with oats and clover. The
yield was exceilenI--nolhing 10 be compared 10
y had ever before been seen upon that field
Nexi year Il gave two crops of clover, OF rich
dark Creen, and enormously heavy and luxutiani;
and The year following. af,er being maunred i. an
expense Of some 81 an acre. nine acres Of The
Il ID yifided 936 bushels Of corn, ard IS wagon
loads o. pumpkins while from The remaining
| three acres were taken loo bushels Of potatoes
the Telprn Of this crop beng upwards OF 81 !,
200. The time now came for the field 10 fall
into The yoang mans possession. and The far
mer unhesl,aiingly offered him $500 10 rclin.
qnish bis tile 10 n; and when ihfs was a. mn
besiiangly refused, he offered $4,000, which
was accepted.
| The yatng mans account stood thus:
Half proceeds Of oats and straw, first year si65,0o
Halt value Of sheep pastursge, FIRST year, $500
Halt Of first crops Of clover. 6fst year, 1880
Hall Of second crops Of clover, including seed,
second year, 1880
Half Of sheep pasturage, second year 1900
Half q crops Of corn, pumpkins and potatoes,
third year. 10000
Received from farmer for relinqushmeni Of
title, 20e0 90
Account DR.. ss,l52,5o
TO Undertaking, labor and titles, s325,00
To labor and manure, seasons, 1880
To labor given TO farmer, Sl6
per month, 36 months, 576,00-l, SIT 90
Balance in his favor, sl,776,5o
Our farmers must irafn thai knowledge and
enterprise and perseverance, exercised in their
business. will not aniy add hundred fod 10
their own income. but will also confer moro
permanent benefits upon our country Than these
qualities exercised in The same degree in sny
other business whateyer W n
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-03-05

HIGnwArrAs.--Not many years 40, an
lri.hman. whose finances did MT keep psce
with The demands made on his pocket, and whose
srorn OF honest lsbor was sminessly arfsvossbe
10 their being lrgtinslely flied. borave,i % old
pistol one day when poverty had dives him 70
extremity. and Isok hgh~sy soassnisai where
he was likely 70 Find heavy parse.
A jnlly old fst,ass eane iorgiWz slons. snd
Pat pui him down iasiaa,ly - "a rssiy who sos-
sesssd ihose requi.is hs 80 siocd ii need Of him
self Presenting bis pistol. be demand him 80
slani and deliver"
The poor fellow fufksd over Ely loIlars, but
finding Pa somewhat Of sreenhssn, hsrsed
i've 10 lak~ him home, Q dis,aars Of kaif mile.
The request was complied si,h. ares~psnicd
~ The most palronirirs sir Old Acres and
Nonds wsrs iao-ing oae. Eysing iks pistol
he asked Pat, i he would cell ii.
!" u i q sell he pistol sos., sa1 it's hat
ssmr ,'inE III b al,sr toisg! nha ~ill ys
hs alter gi.ing for IL r
!. III si,s you 6ss lolla, til ass itr,
= Done and dons's snopsA t~a@ssa i~o gen.
,lemen. Dows w,lh The dss,. AMI he,e's lhs
tool Tor yau."
The bstsain was made Nv inmssI,ssr transfer.
The taomeni ,he farmer ass ls.s wesr.-. lc nr-
,isfsd r., V she. ost. sal ll.ssalssss 70 blow
his bra.as Oat II lie tsfsssd.
Pal looked ai him slih samissl lsrr. and
bs,sonisg his hr,Ishleoas posks.s, sang as,--
Blow swsv. osld by dsass ss.s ,as biz o.
powders 10 IL.
We helie,s the old tsllaw sols she iss psrt II
The Story bul once, and ihsl ~m hy Ne pures,
aceiuent D. Y hv~yy.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-03-05
n Y WIFE.

W If r..
Written uhik .reeoperiag from strre sickness
heard her, o. how cautiously,
Open my bedroom door,
Iheard her step as noisclcssly
To my couch across the foor.
! felt her hand my temple press,
Her lips Just touching mine,
And in my anguish and distress
'Twere sinful 10 repine.
Our pilgrimage is nearly through
We've pass'd life'd mountains brow
! thought loved her years ago.
know love her now.
Her face was lowering over mine.
Her warm tears on my cheek.
Her WHISPERED prayer of though. divine
Rose ferventiy, but meek.
Her bosom rested on my arm,
| fell IFS troublous throc,
! knew the cause Of its alarm.
{ know iis source Of voc;
And then the blood nv system through
Came pressing on my hrou
thought iuved her years ago.
know love her now.
Thus watch'd that tired and patient one,
BY night as well as day,
In sadness and almost alone,
Till weeks had pass'd away.
Berefi Of sleep--deprived of rest
0ppressd-borne down with care
Till, O her labors have been bless'd.
For God has heard her prayer.
Her cheek resumes its won,rd glow,
And placid is her brow;
thought loved her years sgo-
know love her now.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-03-05
w'hen lneomn,;v,

T.oconorrEs.--When locomotives were first
built. thev weighed less thsn Eve ions. This
vas 10 1898 since then passengers and feiehI
has increased, car alter car hss been supplied
Cor lhey accommodation, aud ION alict Ion has
been added 10 ,he weight II lhe engine. IL o..
der 10 enable il 10 mose the additional tnrlvn
imposed upnn IL. until those 81 ihe largest class
upon The English roads have s,,sintd The saof.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-03-05

A TENNESSEE pnIsTEa The Hon. r. X.
Znllirohcr, representative Of the Nashville
('rrnn.) district in Congress. Is said 70 be a
Switzer by descent. aud partakes largely %
the best characteristics Of that martisl aud
indomitablc race. He comrs Of an old haro.
NAL family IL Switzerland. the estates of
which descending to the oldest male mem.
Der of The family, are nov held BY Gen. Zui.
licofsr. he being the brad Of The family. lie
il, nevertheless, q seif.msde man. started out
ID life poor. lie 10 practical printer, has-
ing, when boy, learned 70 set tspe in the
Office of the Knoxville Register. His career
as an editor was marked by considerable
ability aud great devotion 10 principle. lie
is the Gfst editor and printer BY profession
that thas ever representeda Tennessee district
in Congress.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-03-05

4 temperance iectursr. dsssantins on the
essential and purifying guslit,es of cold va.
ter. remarked. a. knosk.io srrsment.
that when TIE world became 30 sossupt thar
the Lord could do noihing else with 1t. he
was obliged TO give il thorough sensing. IN
culd water" " Yes replied 4 wag. "but
i Killed every ,iarncd criiter on The face Of
tho aistk..