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B. s. MERRIAM, Clerk.


Removal.
+ V0LLIERS = RAL6TUN have removed freu
~ their grocery store On the cernsr n Third ~
JOHNSON 8 doors ADORE On ID street IN Johnasn =
new brick, adjoining Dinners Ics crsan 1oIoon.
whore they hope 70 So al their vi suesssne, to-
gether with many nov eass - cheap gusAs aad fair
dealing viii merit
Keoknk. Aug. A-df1
- RHEaW AnRIvALV 0N
S Al rs. TALON tAkss plsasuss III
IA anneensins y ~ LaAies n Ia
As9k -. ~ snas she 80 1snt ,seAmsa assn ksR Yssk
md the kastesr Oitisa. Nth sAese aassrtnsnt e
nonnsta, Of the lAsest anA nes4 hsasntfal styleo.
Ter Fall AAA winter WsaR, A., 3 nne aannet1ent
" kibbonss ArtlAaiaas - Eeathess.
Custo1srs ffom NJ esnnty Alao seea e eAil.
Ramsnbsr ~ pAase--eo 4Ain.st., nexf aeor -
Ford. Harham . fcvd's HaAk. -
Ksskak. Avn. A-dly
sUrfIiis 56si slcffIrttssSD..
isUrOlaurssr j Ds1stTs1xf.D av'r
MERCHANT TAILORS,
IAvE just rceslvsd 81 shsir asAionabl IL TniIes.
ling and Furnishisg - blisAxsnt, . ehoiss -
excsilsnt supply Of nroadslotAs, Csssim4rsa. Vest
ings, ard 0snt's fsfalshine Goods, of al asecrip
tions, and guarantee thAt thely Wefk shall 81 Ao1
Y the most approved ard sakisenstofy nann1r.-
They afs eonst1ntly receiving ths Neu York -
PhileetpAia 1ashions; and repeatedly solieit 81
Who dsairs geea WORK 49, ~ Asst material 10 nv,
FRANCIS AAHAR's SYSTEM OF oAn1sNs cufrIHa
~sA1s-dfy HUTOnINUON DEWEY.
GtcKLEs.-A sssd astisas 81 ElsIjss II ii, S,
~ ,. NJ. Il. xUCk11.
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Not1Ce
hereby given TO the Stock holdsn OF The
they will meet on Wednesday, the asa dsy o.
September next, at tbs 6ecrctaryb O@cs. ct
keardstown, for the purpose Of taking sush siars
g they may and sxpsdisnt, for oeseaisine t6s
COMPANY, opening books for fasthsr sshsuslption
OF stock, providing for survey or survey, ard
electinga board Of dirsctoFs and slRcsss Of the
Company. JACOB EPLER,
President Of the Board Of corpsrsasss.
J. HESRY SxAw, Sec'y.
aug2Sdtd
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HONE nsUKl1 lllPANY or TaE CRY Or REV YORK
AUDTfOnp op1Ion,

HUM lNOU1&1 $WfANY VI InE VlII VI NEW IVxk
a. sTA11SMSA. AuDI1Onv oy11on,
~ so Ira H., M s s i Il. ~: 1:
a aid
bs
sas zen duly .ppossed d h
d
and Tor said
tnALl In
- Day OF july 1857. PArTkH,
SIATkMkNT @ iAs Coalition HOME LNGURANCE COMPANY,
~ xs1 f. GA q. M ay Je:s so = essory SaA The
CompSntsa" approved 3Sth JomuGy, 1857
Wit 10 ali petdup
Fourth TIE As
gents s;: ,iiss =
N.na saa 1oae. I'D fssh
natsasd
Issued Il , tts se g
- "- -r -..A
c's tot
81, block .
JoHs nCoss. Asst ee. cHAs =, MARTIN, Pssddsn
c.-..,. ~. l, w.l Z! \. s S. y
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PRIMARY ELECTIONS. - The Washington
States, one OF the leading organs Of the Adj.
minlssration, published by Major Heiss. one
o. the founders Of the Union newspaper,
ana whose party soundness is beyond ques4
non, says the policy must be abandoned OF
troubling the people" with the election Of
al such minor officers as County judges,
Secrihs, Jreasurers, School Fund Commits
sloners, County Clerks, ConstabIes, etc.
They may elect the chief executive oficer,
out OIL such officers as these ought 10 be ap-
pointed BY the Governor and Legislature.
ms - Democracy" in these latter DAYS n
oistrast Of the people; gradual removal Of
power from their hands.
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Z. 01lbert Z Co.'S rianos
ARE STILL SHILLING AT
Is1HLLs
UsIC ZOO Ne,
Dosroa RnsCEs,
wAHnAHfuD 70 orvE ExTIas SATISFACTORY.
These Cslsbvstsd Pianss, u tAs last e1hihisx~ n
the "xass. Charitable Mschanie 49,
sistioa, I" tssk the
HIGHEST P110uUN
WI we're rSpssseassd "
fotsys Ksent 1natruMents.
Ninetsen ~ uhIsh wsss
GRAND PLAN OF.
Call Andaos hen - II. - 1850 I.s -. =
Ksokuk, Jeiy l7-A - y

4lA0D XoRTEO.
yIvV those eqnt3Ag y paraAass 1sut elass piAnoe
~ wea4 ~ tkatws have just sssslysd aTpe
shs loaht 1Aan3sesAsy Of Hoefdnsn. 0say 8
Coy !hsse eIeGnet rtpats Nth eorsaeaeea aeaa1i
tDefd, saspsnds6 plate, end viii & Nithess ~
/" Doloe Canpana Attachnsnt." neet aFaaafv-
tng psoof Of ~ suPssissisy d Deasdman. orny =
g Piano fostss = issnd y ~ lsss tAa& 18th
sesn sought for asA psblistt 49, - saiy s. IL
Afat A0eeteaA pianistb ~ alss nsasi1 III "a
gfsas astieee Mo have visited die oenisy. 1hai-
nsrg, 0stteshaak, Mason. HsSaksssA. Jsasy La,
CAtAari1e Aayses - nAny otAsss, Aays horne
psblts tsseins0y y tAeir essat - aeAneVls6a1l
nsrse II ~ - 1seaessse $780,.
PAfRloE 3 CloU6R,
% Main usreet, Keokuk.
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piano for Sl26 90.

~ at Isbslls Music Rooms for ihs above price.
sepsd
GRAND MUSICAL CONCEPT
LnnA fes the l.aWalSsst
b. NEWELL
MAS ENGAGED THE
MIL iTARY LFGHT GUARD BAND.
nf Chicago, and will give ono Of their Grand
September tn.
Tickets - each, and 70 esch purchaser Of Con.
cert Ticket will be presented share in the Trrn-
ton Land Company. The Lands are valued 1t
3ls,00s, aad are the hncst lands TO Be found any
where. T.spidsts
Mrs. Deans Seminary Ter Yo1H9
Ladies.
On onesrt Street, between Third Fourth Streets,
KE0KUK, IOWA.
FlsHE next session viii commence ON Monday the
The principal being DESTROYS Of establishing In
Ksokak permanent lnati.utien Of high order,
win exert her utmost ability TO render ker Semi.
nary In all respects worthy Of patronage.
central and readily accessible 1osstion has
been obtained-the roo ms arc airy and oommodious
the best instructors are secured for each depart
ment, and particular attention will b bestowed
upon the physica and moral % well q intelsctual
training Of the pupils.
In PAINTING the instruction will be careful And
complete.
IN MUSIC thu principal has Availcd herself Of the
eminent abilities Of Mrs =. A. Christie, FOR vocal
and instrumental.
Stated Lectures on Physiology, Asssonsny -
Bellies Letters will b. delivered without extra
charge.
TERMS:
Primary .ay Dsp.1tnsa' session Of - weeks, q. g
Music on Piano aad Guitar, tsxtsa) = -
French aad Latin, tsxtEa) 10 %
Drawing. gratis.
Por further particulars enquire a he ssmlnasy.
sept2d
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Judge Goodloe, Of the Fayeste Circuit
Court, Kentucky, has decided that naturali-
Easisn BY the State Courts is invalid tina. il
- . national act, and must be effected
through the Q. S. Courts, and the power to
shect it not only does not reside in the State
Courts, but, under the Constitution, such
power cannot even be delegated to them
also, that the papers Of person naturalized
In one State, require the certificate Of the
Court there to make them valid in another
State. This decision, We believe, is similar
70 one heretofore rendered in the Maine
Courts, and is probably the law. Ifso, it ID
to have an important effect, hereafter, upon
great mass Of our naiuralized citizens. and
should be borne in mind 10 making future
naturalizations.
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nsp.s,se.. Ce..,y C...en.,e.

0spubItcan Cennty Convention.
A Convention Of the Republicans Of Lee County
viii be held at CHAKLESTON, on sat-
nrAay, tho STR Aay ~ September
nsxt, At o'cleckr M, for the purpose Of nomi-
mating candidates to be supported at the October
election.
The Republicans Of each township in the county
ar requested TO organize the party without delay,
and see that their respective townships are fully
represented In the Convention.
PHILIP vIELE, Chm'n.
August ~, 1887.
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TO TRAVELLED.
pARkEk'S Sectional and theological Map Of
1 Iowa, in Pocket and Mounted form.
Parker's Hand Books Of Iowa.
Wells do do do
Cotton . 0sidc Books for the US
Pocket Maps Of the U. 8.
Pocket Sectional Aaps Of the State separate.
Appleton's Railroad Guide.
James River Guide for the Western vatsr,
Fannings River and Lake Guide.
All the above for sale 1t CLARKR's
Literary Depot,
sep3d johnson st, near the postn6Rco
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Iasnxance AGo1ey!
INSURANCE CO.. NO. Z. WALLS1RHHr. n II.
CA1isol III OO, 900.
&1QGTA0Lg
INSURANCE co., on LONDON.
CARRAL 43,too 80.
AAxOGEIORT
FIRE 4 MARM1IN6.CO GO. .BRIDGHPORT. CuNNi
CAPITAL o3oe ,eeo.
WAo1g0U0T0N
UNION INS. co., 0I.1v1LAND, %.
CAsseAL n1oe, ~. H es
FRANKLIN sg I
FIRE AARINE Ing. Co, ruup DuLAo Waa.
CAR1SAI SEA, ~. 3hs
DOLIOIE6isssed II the aeovs Oampanass On 4he
j sa1er oiaases u risks only, 1t fair rstss, Az
Losses adjusted and promptly paid, st the sRee n
the Agency, o. second street.
sspsla WM.x.TURN11, 49,.
KssAnk. e. nes neines . GLSsSSa
!!!|! i |!l! -! rs! :. I.
Sspt. l.lsse.-44.ll I
1eekuGs Ia lAeAaans . I1sSsS1ns
MaahRoaA. S
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~ Nili lSAte ~ O. - - ksek daily. fSrs.
eays exospeo1s) ~ 7;tt y. n.s1 ] ssesrIins VIII
lssve Dentonsport 81 3.A8v.n.
ythis arrangement complete eonnsetiea 10
made both vays with tho Westsrn Stage Cenp aay,
epabliag tTsvsiers 70 reach OttumwA, Foxt n
noinss Council Blu6s Sioux City and Gil inSssns-
diaes piAoss,in middle and wsatsfn lava. without
unneossssry delay.
- Onss In Kilbourse's Bleek.
s. DWIGHT RATION,
ka4inssy and 6apssiHtsud snt.
Keokuk Julv 81 KY.Ak~
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r. A. UR MaTOM.
(vARPRNTER AND BUILDER. Ehep South.
~ east corner Of Exchange and 9Th,

U Z NJ ere = 4 ssill o aHer.
NEW COMERS PLEASE NOTICE.
7ndfhssvy aud eonttsxai Reaf wssi1 sssm ysvcAsss
Desirabie and Permanent HsmssassA, sscxvs Jrem
sheil6i ssseafiess and LssAlor1s' dwns.
VTSHE subscriber now ohsrs our new sitisAns the
4 cheapest bargain yet out, being Dwelling
House large enough for An ordinary family, With
good water convenient, in . healthy location end
quiet netghborhood, within ten minutes walk Of
the Estes House,
FIRST COME. FIRST CLAIM.
II taken soon. can be had at Low hsurss A
rare bargain, whether for residence Of g an II.
vestmcnt. Title gsarantsed.
TERHs-42S2 oash, balance In payments 10 40
commo dste purchaser. For cash liberal discount
will BE- made.
Inquire Of the undersigned, Day. Baildins,
kxchAnge-st corner Of l3th, o. Il the once Of
W. ". Dixon, Atheneum Duildines.
dis p A. URMSTON
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gEE wHrsrP rRADE.


Tbs enormous inorsssa In ths manufacture Of
whisky In the west, within the past few years, is
attracting considerable attention at present. On
account Of the purposes to which the product is
applied. Much the larger portion Of it is manufac-
tured into alcohol the shipments Of which to France
have been enormous, as the readers of cur daily
freight list will have perceived A Cincinnati paper
states that one day last week 900 barrels Of aleo-
hol were sOldto one house in New Orleans, intended
for shipment to France, considerable quantity of
the alcohol made here is employed in the manufac-
ture OF camPhene and the various burning fluids in
domestic use; but the greater part is exported Il
is conjectured by many the that alcohol we ship to
France is returned to US again branded as pure
COgnae' or genuine Rochelle brandy To a Ger
tain extent this is doubtless cOrrect so far, at least
as brandesOf questionable reputation are concern
ed but we DO not suppose that brandes are adulter
ated to any greater degree now than formerly. It
will be remembered that during the scarcity of
breadstuffs in Europe, while the Crimean war was
pending on edet was promulgated in France, pro-
hibting the distilation of spirits from grain This
edict has continued in force ever since; and hence
the extraordinary demand for our alcohol for ship
mont to that country. It's employed extensively
in France, in the manufacture Of perfunery and for
burning purposes. 1t is used also to considerable
exten; to fOrtify wines, and is likewise introduced
into the inferior qualities of brandy But the we'll
known, standard brands of Cognao and Rochelle
brandies stand high in the markets of the world
to-day as they have ever stood. The extreme ieal-
Ousy and rivalry existing among the principal manu-
facturers, is sufficient safeguard against the extern
sive adulteratiOn which is surmised. We should as
seeu-expecttO find that the noted American millers
would suffer our ordinary state -four to 90 abroad
bearing their brands as to find that the celebrated
COgnac manufacturers would allow their reputation
to suffer by placing their brands upon inferior quail
ties of brandy. The great scarcity of brandies in
France, owing to the failure in the grape crop
last season, viii doubtless induce experiments
in adueraOn; but there is every reason to believe
that the standard brands will maintain their previous
character.
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From the NeNanrille Ner Era
THE NOMINEE OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY


THE FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
In the Prospectus Of our paper we distinctly
stated that the NeW Era should never become whilst
under control, the organ of any man or CLIQUE;
but that it should speak the voice of the Democratic
party, as expressed through regular conventions
Our readers bear Witness that we have done full
justice to both the gentlemen who were struggling
for the Smithville nomination. Had Col. Garden
hire been successful in his aspirations, we would
have given him support cordial as it is now our
purpose to give Maj. Savage. Wego for principles
and the men" We concede the right of the
great party with which it is pride and our pleas
to cooperate to bring forward the men to carry
out those principles. When that is DONE we
feel 1t our duty, true democrat, TO exert all the
ability that God has given to secure their cleo
ton. Maj. Savage has been selected as the Demo
cratic standard-bearer in this Congressional Dis
trict and now We nail his flag TO our top-gallant
mast intending 10 battle under itsfOlds till the close
of the polls in August next. The more credulous
adherents Of SamUal may delude themselves with
the idea that the warm contest between Mai Savage
and Col. Gardenhire for the nomination win drive
from the support Of the former sufficient number
Of the friends Of the latter to enable them TO foist
one of their brethren into Congress from The Noun
tain District Such is confidence in the unter-
red Democracy that We have not the slightest fear
Of such result. Even the suspicion is a Islander
upon their time-honOred devotion to principle They
have fought too long andtoo faithfully in the good
old cause to permit the enemy real or concealed to
throw dust in their eyes and blind them to their own
interest More than ALL they know too well the gallant
and wholesOuled Savage He has served for six years
in Congress, with an ability and a fidelity which
have called forth theplauds of thousands beyond the
limits of Tennessee; and shall not we, who have
known him from his boyhOod and are familiar with
the great services he has rendered his country rally
around him with an enthusiasm worthy Of ourselves
When but boy he fought in the Florida war.
Again, better soldier was not found in she Next
can war; nor can the South boast of more chival-
rous Representative in Congress- The old soldiers
have found him their friend, as the Journals of
Congress testify. At present we cannot lay our
hands his bill and report in favor of the offers
aud soldiers Of the ofl8I2 They shall be spread
before our readers. We confidently anticipate that
he will be able to carry through the next Congress
this measure Of justice to countrys defenders.
Three cheers for the Hon. John II. Savage.
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eoRRRsRopDRvcE
Tronns.rn. Nav Z. 1851.

Editors Union and american;
A lively interest has been awakened in this re-
giOn in regard to the Winchester and Alabama Rail
road Our neighboring county of Lincoln has de-
termined to have an arm running down to Faystte-
vle and her citizens have subscribed S1O3 900 for
that purp5se-sn amount thought to be amply suHi-
eient This was accomplished through the exer-
tons Of Col. Stevenson, President Of the n & C.
Railroad, and Of the prominent citizens Of that
county.
A stockholders meeting was held here to-day, at
which G. NJ FOgg, Esq, Of your city, was chair
man, and John Frizzell, Of this place, was sssrs-
tary
Major Venable, whose services as President Of
the W. aud A. road have just terminated, made an
address to the meeting, and was followed by John
NJ. Bright, Esq, of Lincoln, who elOquently com
plimented his county, for coming up to the work
Major v. congratulated the people, and especially
the stockholders upon the prospect Of an early COM
pletion of the work.
The stockholders then elected the following Board
of Directors for one year;
DavidsOn-V K Stevenson, Andrew Andersen, A
L Davis, G NJ Fogg, and B Knowles.
FraRkliH-J NJ Burrough Madison Porter NJ
Ramsey, Tho's F MoseIey, and Rob't Smith.
Liaeola-B Whitaker, II Kelso, Clark, NJ
Bright, and G Woods.
And at a meeting of the Directors, subsequently
held, Col. v K Stevenson was elected President of
the W. and A. Railroad, F. T. RsteH, Secretary, and
James R. Bright, Treasurer. P.
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OUR DORRESPONDENCE.
CHArLorrr. MAY 4th. 1857

CHARLOTTE, May 4th, 1857.
MEssEs. EDITORs: In accordance with previous
notice the Democracy Of Dickson county assembled
in Convention at this place for the purpose of nom-
mating candidate for the legislature. Col, W. S.
WHITE and Dr. W. a. MooDY we're the principal rival
candidates before the convention. All the districts
in the county were represented except two The
friends of the two rival candidates being unable to
come to satisfactory understanding both were
withdrawn and JAMES w. SHELTON received the
unanimous nomination of the convention, who came
forward and accepted the position rendered him, Col
WHITE and DR.. MOODY both pledging him their IN
divided and enthusiastic support. Mr. SHELTON is a
sterling anduncOmpromisingd democrat and will make
an excellent race. Respectfully yours
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NY FIRST PUBLIC SALE.
EDGEFL LEI


ON THURSDAY, the 14th OfBfay next, the premises
~ " I'D sell The following building Lois, all of which
we'll worth the attention OF buysr-
Remember property and around Nashvi le Vancing
most rapidly and he who delays buying ibis year viii
70 pay large advance hereafter The LOIS shall offer
follows:
on WATSON STREET-siK beautiful Lots, opposite the
residence OF Mr.. Buck fronting a-h 50 feet and running
back 1872 feet u l5eJ alley These The Lots
enclosed with the best cet5- picket that
on RUSSELL STREE -lu H1aston's AdditinH, Lois %,
80 81 %, 49, "a, and S. The Of Oak) These
50 feet 'front.' and i7Jiect deep Also ~ Wood
land street, in this addition, surrounded with plank
fence.
on FATHERLAND sTREET-Lot 70, II, 70 and 70 in
Bloodis Addition
on FATHERLAED STREET-Lots Nos. S, 6, :, 8, 9, and
10 in Blood 3 addition.
on RUSSELL sTREkT-Lots Nos IA, IS and Is, in ZoIi
Golfers Addition.
ON WOODLAND STREBT-yos. 10 90, 81, % % and "a
IN blood'a Adduon date uppose The buildings
beng erected hy MGs5rs Hicks, Uardun Morgan
These LOS shall mol braE anything could say
them would fail far short or the ruth.
on TIE GALLATiN PlKB-L0ts Nos. 3, g, g II, - and
- lin Posters Addition.
Lots Nos. aud in BlO03's Addition.
That handsome Let adjoining the residence II Mr.. Wash
t1gon1 100 font aad running back 240 feet 70 street
with a steel on the side.
That handsome L0t adjoining the residence ofr Leseur
fronting 100 feet on tbs ur1pke and running back 30 feet
{ alley.
Two handsome Lots the Turnpike in Shelby ddton
being Nos. 1876 and 80.
TERMS-Ihess Lots will be sold credit Of one, two
and three years. bearing interest," satisfactorily en-
dorsed and altea retained sale positive omnihuses a.
usual, A. V. 5. LINDSEY.
4. z. GGascoCE, Aucioneer.
I'll = Also, Lots 100 and lOl Shslbys Addition Wood
land street, adjoining the old Te=idsnce mar29-td.
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FIFTH DISTRICT.

It will be seen that Col JoHE K. HOWARD, Of
Wilson, yields to the generally expressed wishes Of
TIE democracy of the Fifth District and announces
himself candidate for Congress. In thus taking
the field at great personal sacrifice and in the face
Of considerable opposition majority, Col How
ARD again illustrates his Oft-tried devotion to the
great principles Of democracy and his readiness to
serve his party in any capacity it may assign hia.
He is entitled to and Will receive the united and
cordial support of the democracy Of the district
Co. HoWABD's ability debator, added to his
great personal popularity, gives strong hopes of his
election Let friends only go to work in earnest
Ald success will crown their efforts
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THE sun FLOWER-A PROTECTION AGAINST
FEVER AND AGUE

Lieut.. Maury, of the National Observatory, in an
article in NOors's Rural Esg Yorker, gives an ac-
count of en- experiment made By himself the past
to test the agency ofthe Sun Flower as safe
guard against fever and ague. He found his resi-
dence at the Observatory so disturbed by this dis
easc to require his family to be away four five
months Of the year. two or three relays of watch
men we're required during the siekly season; and
stranger was liable TO attack, by simply walking
through the grounds after night This was a serious
matter. The strong man was not sufficiently arm
ed keep his palace, but a stronger than he comes
upon him, and overcomes him" He very naturally
casts about him for some efficient method Of defence
Walls and battlements were no protection, his
Watchmen we're struck down in his presence and all
common methods were Of no avail What was to
be done? He has the subject lie Ore him for years,
takes the advice of wise men, and after ezhausting
all his resources, when it might have been supposed
that such prophet would do "some great thing -
he takes his gardener and plants sun flower seed,
that, at the proper time, he might have barricade
Of sun flowers to keep of the chiIls!
Atributing the sickness to malaria caused by de-
cay Of vegetable matter in the surrounding marshes
be argued that a vigorous growth Of living plants
between the house and the marsh would absorb and
appropriate the gases evolved from the decay below
This view was confirmed by the common remark that
growth Of trees proved protection in like cases;
but The trees at the time their services are most re-
CURED here, preparing for the winter, and not
in a condition to make themselves useful 1t was
therefore necessary to get up something for the oc
casion. Something with size and absorbing power
which should be in active growth at the right time
he takes a hint now from an old woman's fancy to
plant sun flowers about her log cabin, because they
were healthy" old negros notion to adorn
his pig syc with the same plant for the same pur-
pose A jewel dung hill is not on that account
the less jewel TO the Philosopher, and he deter
mines 10 test Its worth at any rate
He makes a belt on the sides of the grounds next
the marshes, has it dug and well MANFRED for he
wants rank, vigorous growth, plants his seed and
in due time his flowers must have been like an
army with banners" The result was that whereas
the Presidents house and neighboriug localities
were more than usually affected by ague and fever,
the watehmen at the Observatory for the first time
escaped entirely. This is not proof" as Lieut.
NJ remarks, " but it is worth further trial at any
rate"