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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-11
TnE CnINEsE YAM.

This new csculent. il will be recollected,
was first introduced into this country by the
Patent Office, in the early part Of 1855, and
is described aud treated OF at length in the
Agricultural Report for the year 1854. The
form in which L was introduced was in small
tubers about the size Of peas, that had been
propagated in France the year previous. by
covering the vines with earth, and sesering
them near the angles Of each pair Of leaves,
after they had taken root. The result of its
growth. in this country, the last season, was,
that the vines and tubers were generally SO
small that most of those who experimental
with il were disappointed in their expecta-
tions, and consequently abandoned IL a. a
worthless product; but others. who better
understood the nature Of its growth, pre-
served the roots for second planting. and
will probably patiently await the result.
When cultivated in deep, rich. loose
soil. the small tubers, after the first year,
viii penetrate the earth perpendicularly to
the depth Of two or more feet, aud will con-
tinue to increase in size from year 10 year,
without becoming woody, like those o. the
parsnip and many other plants after the first
seasons growth. They may be planted in
the spring. in the open air, as soon as the
season is sufficiently advanced 10 be free
from danger by frost, and may be cultivated
somewhat after the manner Of the sweet 20.
tato. or yam, of the south. except that thcy
should remain undisturbed in the ground
from one year TO another, until they are
ready for market or use. In the colder por.
tions Of the middle and northern sections oI
the Union. il would be well 10 protect them
from frost during the winter, BY covering The
ground with a bed cf spruce boughs. leaves
or straw, which should be removed as earl,
in the spring As circumstances may require
When fully isatured. and cooked, the Chi.
nese yam is dry aud farinaceous. much re.
scmbling in taste and appearance the common
potato. and is more agreeable TO the palat,
than the ordinary yam. Considering Il,
property Of persistfng in the ground fol
several years without deterioration, being
in readiness for the kitchen at all times, ant
all seasons, after the first years growth, i
cannot fail to prove an excellent substitut,
both for the sweet and the common potat,
in all localities where il will thrive.
p,J.p.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-11
PROFESSOR WOODS
HAIR TORATIVEt

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ami by rbe time / had used q ans,, npns INV
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growth ~ har. which i. now from one n, Two inche.
in iraslk and growing fast Yeut. ItuIy
HENRY GuoDRIcH.
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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-11

THE WoRLp Owss Mr. 4 Lrxo.-No
such thing. Mr. fold-up.your-hands the
world owes you not q single sou You have
done nothing these twenty years but consume
the products earned BY the sweat Of other
mems brows.
.rou have s,s, and drank. and slept whal ,heni
Why. ate, and drank, and slept again"
And this is the sun total Of ,our life and
the world owes you living 10 For what?
How came i indebted to you 70 that amuuntl
What have you done for III Nhat family in
distress have you beirieniedi . What pro.
ducts have sou created What miseries have
you alls,i1tsdi What errors have you
removed What arts have YOU perfected
The world owes you q lisirxf Idle man,
never was there more absurd idea You
have been . tan, . sponge gp0n the world
ever since you came iulU ID IL is your
creditor 10 vast AMOUNT. fOgr liabilities
are Immense, your asset. are a0ghing. 4nd
you sar the world !, owing you. Go to
Eas anaaunt "a -hIch you stand indebted TO
the World . more than you will ever have the
pnNsr 70 liquIdate. fga o~s tie wnrld tie
labor VI your tao sigoa. aFus AID all tie skill
10 work they might have gained You 1--WE
the world The whole moral and intellectual
capabilities Oi msn awake, then. from
that dreamy, d0.Bvthing slalr 81 sluthIalness
10 which you i've, aud iet y. 10 longer hrar
the false assertion that the world Is owing
you. until you have dans something to satisfy
the just demand to which We have referred.
EEshdngs paptr.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-11
BORN TO coon LUCK.

The ST. Louis Leader tells he following
story:
Not over dozen years ago, merchant Of
this city, we'll known aud highly respected,
failed in business, and after settling up his
affairs. gave to his principal creditor a deed
Of trust on certain real estate, TO secure the
payment Of $4,000. At the time the prop.
eriy was barely valued at that, 50 the creditor
put he deed il bis sat.. asa sksfs. 80 car -
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-11

The CossIDsRATE DocToR A Door girl.
who had just recovered from spell of sick.
ness, gathered up her scanty earnings, and
went to the doctors office to settle her
bill. Just at the door. the lawyer of the
place passed into the Office before her on
similar erraad.
"well, Doctor" said he. al believe am
indebted TO you, and ] should like to know
how much."
"Yes," said the doctor, 81 attended upon
you about aweek, and what would you charge
for weeks services, or what do you realize,
on an average. for weeks services 7"
20" said the lawyer. "Perhaps seventy
FIVE dollars"
Very well. then, as nv time and profes-
sion are as valuable as yours, your bill is
seventy FIVE dollars"
The poor girls heart sank within her, for
should her bill be any thing like that, how
could she ever pay The lawyer paid his
bill aud passed out, when the doctor turned
to the young woman. aud kindly inquired
her errand.
:" ] came" said she, to know what owe
you, although know not as can ever pay
you"
{" attended you about week." said he.
Yes, SIR"
What do you get per week :"
" sesenty.five cents, said she.
Is that all !"
Yes, SIR"
"Then your bill is seventy. Eve cents"
The poor girl paid him thankfully, and
went back with light heart. An old and
rich man Of my acquaintance was once
remarking to the doctor. that no one earned
their money SO easily as the doctor, or could
get rich so easily. The doctor reminded
him Of the many losses incurred, as they
must visit the poor as well rs the rich.
\" Well said my old friend, "you must
charge the rich the more. and then you can
afford to lose by the yoor."
Not many weeks after. the old man was
obliged TO employ the doctor for some time.
At the last visit his bill was presented, aud
strongly resisted a. enormously high.
But" said the doctor, you know what
you told me. and have only followed your
sdyice."
Not word more was said, but the amount
Immediately paid.
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ne was concerned, the matter ended. The
merchant, broken down, diappointed, poor,
out yet enterprising, went South. visited
california, Mexico and South America, spec
ulated, made half dozen fortunes and lost
them again. few weeks since he returned
to the city, sick, travel worn, needy and dis
heartened. BY chance, he met his old law
yer, gentleman high in his profession and
who Is deseryedly respected. After the first
greeting, the lawyer remarked, al am clad
to see you back, and as you seem to be in
want Of funds, the sale viii be Just in time"
The merchant looked hard at his friend
and hnally said, Sale what sale I've got
nothing to SELL
Nonsense, my dear fellow, you are richer
than you imagine. Don't you remember the
deed Of trust | drew up for you some twelve
years ago"
- do. what Of it !"
Well, at that time the property would
not have realized the sum, SO il was let lie.
but IT is now in the market, and expect to
close contract for its sale this week."
" You amaze me what price do you ex-
pect to get ~
"Pve asked $50 5000 and shall get it
too. Your debt and interest will amount to
ssl 900, or thereabouts, so you will have
SOS 900 to 60 upon"
The sensations of the party may be q more
easily imagined than described, as the
penny liners have it, but one thing is cer-
tain, Mr.. A. went home happier man than
he had been for ten years at least.
Reader, what we have here related is sim
pie fact, and more, the occurrence is not yet
week old.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-11
CRRTryIUArEe.


The fsllssing statement II the Rev. l.. ". pease.
supssinisnieat of The Psc Points House u Industry,
given below. s thsl speaks volumes 10 The vsu
sbr properties of this remedy.
NJ. q. A. ieonatd-sif ~ take pleasure intfsns-
milinE - ysu the following fact. In feiiisn 10 cuie
perfected ~ The " your south American Fever and
hsue Remedy. upon one II The inmates % the House
Of Industry. John fsunss. who had been suffering
from chIls and ievef dotins the p,sl Eve months was
In Navesnhei ias attacked and ihe psrarysms sefe as
severe as any ever knew aImo., instant relief va.
experienced giving the ffsi dosr on the expected
dts sf fs mn, u 81 nint-efed and mad the happy
effect " intsrrupng the pssosysm. Since then essry
,eaife n the disei-e hss lef him. sud hehas recovered
he former scented sppcarince and health.
ffaly yours. &C.. L.M PEAeE.
New Yak, janussy -. 1896,
q. A. Lsonsfd, E.q--Deaf sifi-,lfssins sunr,ed
from severe a,iaeks of Fesef and Ague, hsd neatly
dsspii,e of finding any relief. other than Temporary
one Bot while iahofinE under severe sttatk, u was
suggested 10 Try youf remedy, snd. unlike oher rene.
dies hs-s ussd has proved prompt and pefmsneni
sc-. . Aass ssssf bsis~ ssas % lsas widest As,.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-11

The man who % TO, poor q take paper
has bought slab.sideJ dog. an old shot gun.
aud twenty shilling gold watch. He edu.
Gates his children IN tis street. aud his
shanshsis beard "a his nsishsUrs.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-11

SowiSc TuRNIps. DO not forget that
about the last of July, or forepart of August,
IS a good time to sow patch Of common
turnips. The soil for turnips should be
moist, rich and mellow. Ground where corn
has failed, or stands too thin, will answer if
clear Of weeds and well stirred. Ora piece
Of clean wheat stubble may be ploughed for
the purpose; also patches in the garden
where peas or early potatoes have been har-
vested. Turnip seed is plenty and cheap in
most stores where seeds are sold. Ii is best
TO buy enough at once to resow with, in case
dry weather or the fiy should DESTROY the
first sowing. The seed, il fresh, will keep
good for three or four years. Farm Journal
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-03-11
CUTTING GRASS AND CURING HAY.

| Timothy should never be cut until after
the seed is formed, and then between the
milk and dough state. Orchard grass, how
ever, is SO much more tender when cut in
the flower, and is therefore so much pre-
ferred by cattle when so cut, that it should
not be permitted to ripen into seed before
cutting; it does 50, however, to great ex-
tent after cutting, and contains much more
nutriment than timothy.
Many farmers do not consider the scorch-
ing effects Of our June and July sun, and the
consequence is, that hay is too much dried
in this country. Unless the grass be very
thick and heavy, it will generally cure suffi-
ciently when exposed in the swath for two
days. When shook or stirred out, it should
not remain in this condition beyond the first
day, or it will thus lose much of its nutritive
juices, nor should dew or rain be permitted
to fall upon it, unless in cocks. 1t is better,
partially drying, to expose it for three or
four days in this way, and as soon as properly
cured, place it under cover. 1t IS good
practice to salt hay when put up, and it is
thus secured against damage from occasional
greenness; and there is no waste of the salt,
as it serves the double object, after curing
the hay, OF furnishing salt to the cattle and
manure heap.
Clover should be cut after having fully
blossomed and assumed brownsh hue. By
close cutting more forage is secured, and
the clover afterwards springs up more readily
and evenly. The swath, unless very heavy,
ought never to be spread open, but allowed
to wilt on the top. 1t may then be turned
over, and when thus partially cured, placed
in. high, slender cocks. and remain till sufi-
cientiy dry to remove into the barn. Clover
may be housed in much greener state, by
spreading evenly over it in the NOW from
ten to twenty quarts Of salt. Some add
bushel, but this Is more than is necessary for
the clover, or judicious for the stock con-
suming it, as the purgatiye effects of too
much salt induce wasteful consumption Of
the forage. A mixture of alternate layers
of dry straw with the clover, BY absorbing
its juices, answer the same purpose, while
it materially improves the flavor Of the straw
Tor fodder. Working Farmer.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-02
TIIT TTTI FTWHTNTNf.
Iypchburg college To the Citizen. Of the
Town aud vicinity.

Having returned from II second visit South In be-
half of the College ana thinking the result Of my c
forts OF some interest 10 you, would state that tie
friends Of the College abroad have made an addition
al contribution of $4,000 towards the finds Of the
Institution. This makes over 100000 contributed
already from this source, and in sllition to thla two
gentlemen in Alabama will give 50 900 each towards
the endowment of the College, il I can find two
Others willing 10 do the same aud, a. an dstrmtn-
ed 10 md The other hrJ, feel safe ia pledging the
Church for the ial amount necessary for the cndow-
mcnt Of tho College rhafePT hat may bc. All
that Is necessary is the completion of the build
iugs nnd to do this the Board OF Trust have re-
qurel me To beg money abronl This Is the most
serious difficulty in my way and unless the people of
the town will relieve me of this necessity by sub
scrpton sufficient for this purpose, it must be long
time before the buildings be completed in the
style contemplated | have posted the Autograph
in the paslors OF many families in the South aud if
wealthy citizens, especially could hear The many
expressions of admiration for their liberalily and
taste in conneSon with this enterprise they surely
would not hesitate moment to give the balance of
the money necessary for the buildings $4,000 Will
be sufficient for this purpose, Shall not ret it
here Seven gentlemen in Montgomery, Alabama,
will make a subscription of ire tbopaa,i collars for
the removal of the institution to that lint but had
to express my regret hut they BIZ to5 i1ies for we
must do the best we can with it at this point leaving
it with the citizens 10 have the buildings finished or
to be ueed in their present ragged condition until we
do better
There is II growing interest among the patrons of
the institution farther south, nnd the number Of stu
dents from That quarter will be considerably ncrens-
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-02

For many years | have suffered the inconve-
nlence of short sightedness, and have been con
slant wearer of glasses. latterly have been
unable to fit myself in This respect. That degree
OF concavty which met the conditions of distant
objects did not suit those which were nearer. The
only remedy, So far as knew was to have LEM
ses of different power. How troublesome it is
keep and use two pairs of sppctacles. those but
too well know who have tried the experiment.
Having found, at length. an agreeable relief,
and III u very simple way,l wish 10 make the fact
known for the benefit Of other and similar suffer
ers The remedy consists in substituting lenses
of natural crystal for those of glass. have long
known, indeed that the Scotch pebble is thus
used and have seen its merits advertised and
pnH'd. Bat imagined its alleged superiority
must be mainly matter Of iancy.or an old trick
OF trade. 1t WAS from IA good natured German
optcian in Broadway Mr. II. Waldstein. that |
learned the truth of the case. By actual expo
rlment and comparison the advantage gained was
made evident to my senses. The cause OF the
difference also shown. BY n very simple
arrangement the superior rclracting power of
the stone is manifested to the dullest eye. |
am now using lenses of the same number be-
fore. Vision, with these aids, seem clearer and
stronger. | see equally well at distance and
| see altogether better those objects which are
near.
The greater hardness of the crystal is much in
ITS tavor,making it less liable to he scratched and
blurred. Another advantage comes from a diff
terence in heat conducting power. When glass
would become warm the crystal remains cool
Inc pur" and perfectly pellucid stone used by
Mr.. Waldstein comes from Brazil. Whether it
Is better than that which comes from Scotland
and other countries know not
Should this light effort to"enlighten the eyes"
OF my unfortunate fellow salcrers lend 10 a sin
gle person to make the trial with similar results
should he well rewarded. and ~ will he be.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-02

Public attention has recently been strongly Iii.
ieced To the subject Of diseased meats and their
Influence on the health Of those who u So them -
In our own city several persons now under in.
dictment for the offence of vending this unwhole.
some food, WehaYe therefore con .'dorea the time
appropriate for few remarks upon ono of the
most common Of the Diseases which affect an an.
ima largely used for food by the masses in our
country
Mos, of our readers have heard of mensly pork
1t is easily recognized by close inspection when
the meat will be found more or less studded with
white specks, varying from the sixth to the third
of an inch in diameter.
In the cured meat these are Opaque, while in
fresh pork each speck is seen to be transparent
bladder OF an oval form. enclosing at one end "a
small white opaque body. This is a worm which
can be unfolded, aud then dsplaysa head crown
ed by series Of little barbed hooks bv which it
clirgs to the flesh of the animal it infcsts; n
nick and pear shaped. bladder ike tail. About
the hooks of the head placed four sucking
mouths, by means of which the parasite draws
its sustenance from the juices which surround
it.
OF course. il is not pleasant to any one who is
particular about his food 10 be aware that he
Is devourlng other animals than those he intended
to consume. But the gravity of this disorder in
the pig consists IN the fact that it is capable of
reproducing serious diseases in other animals.
The parasite of the pig is to the tape worm of
the man precisely what the caterpillar or the
grub is to the full grown insect. 1t is the same
animal in lower state of development. H.
therefore, that parasite be taken into human
stomach, it will be almost certain 10 inhict upon
the incautious consumer all the horrors that &C
company the tape worm. ID hgs living in districts
in which pigs are affected with measles are very
liable to suffer with tape worms. and. ON the
other hand. pigs raised among dogs in this CON
diton wi be sure to have the measles. The
eggs Of the tape worm voided by the dog are ra-
solved into an almost impalpable dust, which. be-
ing blown about by the winds. mix with the food
OF the pig. and the eggs are hatched by the heat
OF that animals body,
The means of prevention of the disease, in the
hrst instance, is OF course to separate the ami
mails which thus infect each other The method
! OF arresting the progress of the disease among
! men is to establish some sort of inspection of
meats, and vigorously to condemn and exclude
from the markets all which is affected in this wav
1t is said, indeed. that thorough Cooking or com
plete sailing destroys the vitality of the parasite
so that it cannot arrive at its fullest develope-
| ment in which case it is nnocuous Few people
, of ordinary discretion, however. would he willing
10 trust TO such chances. The safest plan, an.
doubtedly. is vigorously to exclude it from mar.
ket and 10 inhict punishment upon ell who
vend it.
The Inspections easily made even upon the
living pig. If the animal is at all seriously af
fected with the disease, measles win be found
Il 4 L
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-02
Thr Proauetiou Gettsp.

The London Times is very much exercised
| about the production of cotton ID India, ana
calls loudly upon Government to encourage VI
| in every possible way. Its chief objection TO
American cotton is that il is the product OF slave
labor
But the London Times will call in vain. India
could no more produce thu amount oil cotton ne
cessary for the consumption of the world than she
could regulate the rising of the sun of the
nine hundred millions of pounds consumed by
England last year. seven hundred millions OF II
were carried from the United States England
imports no more Of United States cotton than
she can help--and, If a sufficient supply could be
nroduced elsewhere, she would not receive the
first bale from America.
The truth is, there is no other part Of the world
but the Southern States Of this Union, where
cotton of good quality can be successfully cult
waited. There is no other country where the al
formations of rain aud sunshine are go uniform.
and so favorably controlled by natural causes ms
with Us, If England could have gotten her sup
ply Of cotton from any other quarter Of the Globe
except the United States. she wolld have done
il long ago.
Besides, the consumption Of ooitonis. annually,
on the increase. In 1917 the consumption of
Great Pritan was eighty eight millions ofpounds.
Now. il Is ten times that much, aud increasing
year by gear. In this way we may nceoun, for
the steady advance in price which cotton has
maintained for several years past. And if the
demand for it should increase in the same pro
portions for the next twenty years, as 1t has
done. the price must either advance still higher
yet-or the whole slave population of the country
be absorbed 10y the cotton producing States.
England had just well make up her mind at
once to consume our cotton. notwl thstnndlng
her repugnanoe to the productions OF slave
labor. She cannot help herself Millions of
money, and tho experiments of years. would not
suffice to produce the necessary supplies for her,
in India or anywhere else.