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Benefits Of Agricultural Fairs.

No fact is more apparent to re-
flecting mind than the immense bene-
fits Agricultural Fairs have contribu.
ted to our material prosperity. They
have contributed more to our vigorous
growth as a nation than all the gold
California can pour into our country
for ages, They have awakened a
spirit Of inquiry in the breasts of thou
sands, who have elaborated and made
known their experience to the world,
through the Agricultural press, con-
trlbuting their experiments to the gen.
eral stock of information (Which at
best is made up Of items) gathered to-
gether--a rich legacy of facts, from
which the principles of Truth shall be
deduced by the hand of the future
historian. All this has been done qui.
city. The silent step of agricultural
progress has not been noted by the
world, as it should have been, for the
simple reason that it took time to nur-
ture in man the high obligations he
owed to his Maker, his country and
himself, to so use and develope that
which was entrusted to his hand, that
it might be improved, and the true de-
sign of our Creator carried out.
And what is an Agricultural Fair!
Is it place where the most superior
specimens of agricultural products are
exhibited to the view Of the visitors?
Yes. What thenl Is that all the OBJ
ject, the aim, the end to be accom-
plished! If SO, let them go by the
board.
But higher object is to be accom-
plished-has been and will continue |
to be--the interchange of thought
among those who have produced the
articles on exhibition. 1t is in this
light that Agricultural Fairs are &C.
complishing the grand results which
will continue ~ rank US as Q practi.
cal, farming and progressive people.
1t is not enough that we should see the
superior crop of grain, &C., but we
should have the man with US, that we
may know by what process he pro-
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duced it, so that his co-laborers may
know and realize the facts which are
brought before them in it's most prac-
ticable form. Its not enough that we
see fat cattle, but that we see the
husbandman who produced them, that
our less fortunate husbandmen may,
by inquiry and observation, be arous-
ed to the necessity of doing likewise,
SO that the object of the Fair may be
the means of pcrpetuating the pro.
gressive spirit of political and rural
economy. r ....
Fairs, rightly conducted, arc great
stimulants to good and thorough cult
walton of the SOIL Nothing is SO well
calculated to create as healthy a. feel
ing, or develope SO thoroughly the
true dignity Of Natures noblemen, as
this theater, where all may meet in
the exhibition of the arts Of peace and
usefulness, where those who have fail
ed to realize their fond anticipations
from the exhibition of their products,
rejoice in the success of their neigh
bors.
1t is this feature which endears them
to all good men who know the wants
of our farmers, and who have, from
the earliest stage of their existence,
stood by them, believing they were
destined to accomplish as mnch good
in their sphere Of usefulness, as edu-
cation in hers.
The benefits accruing from Agricul-
tural Fairs are OF a tWo-fold nature,
and apparent to all. Where the Fairs
are made an object Of attraction, you
will find the greatest amount of thrift
mess and prosperity prevailing in the
sections which contribute to and take
an interest in their prosperity, The
benefits flowing from them arc not to
be estimated in pecuniary SENSE
There are benefits conferred on the
agricultural interest, through the in
huencc of this institution, which COM
mand our most hearty admiration and
respect for those public benefactors of
our race who have nurtured and ex-
panded this germ, SO that agriculture
should take once more her rank as one
of the most honorable pursuits of
men
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-09-19
Stick to the Farm.

Are pale faces, white hands, decay
ed teeth and bad health more genteel
than robust frames, good appetite,
sound sleep and Independent circum-
stances? We think not, and for the
same reasons we judge that farming
is not beneath any pursuit whatever,
in all that makes man virtuous, useful
and happy and it is surely to be re-
GREETED that nearly all our yonng men
should prefer a mercantile or profess
sional life to the tilling of the ground
at their own quiet homes. Not only is
it to be lamented on account of the
welfare of the young men themselves,
but also in reference to the prosperity
of the country; for it is truth that
cannot be contradicted, that the best
interests Of the inhabitants of any
country are intimately connected with
the prosperous condition Of its agr-
culture.
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"W.HINKER.aNDO.D

Warranted 10 force the moustache and
whiskers to grow strong and luxuriant in one
month"; where there was none before. 1t
will not stain or injure the skin. 81 per
bottle. Sent to all parts of the country on
receipt of price. Recipes for making, %.
DR.. 8. p. SHELTON,
aug8 3m New York City.
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State Fair.

The fourth annual Fair of the State
Agricultural Bureau will be held at
the Fair Grounds near Nashville, COM
mencing the 10th October, and con.
tinuing one week.
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U Accounts from Liberia an
nounce that the coonists were suffer-
ing severely from want of food, the
failure Of the rice crop, and the lack of
industry on the part of negro emf
grants from the United States having
produced almost a famine in that COL
ony.
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~ The cotton crop in Washington
county, Texas, this season, far exceeds
in yield any previous one.
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U The Cincinnati Gazette says
that hogs have been sold in that city,
to be delivered within the last two
weeks in November, at 81 per 100 lbs
net, and more buyers than sellers at
these figures.
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MEDICAL, NnTIrr

DOCTOR CLOPTON offers his profession.
al services to the citizens Of Winchester and
vicinity, and hopes by strict attention to his
duties to merit liberal share of patronage.
Office on Main street, opposite Brooks Hotel.
Jan Is, 1857. ~
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The G,o,oM Equalling the Present
Demand.--lt is thought the hemp crop
will be twice as large this year as ever
before.
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UF The Sumner County Fair COM
menced on Monday last, to continue
during the week. The Nashville Union
thinks that it will be the best Fair in
the State.
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LOCUST HILL
FEMALE SEMINARY
Ocated two miles South East of Salem
FRANKLIN COUNTY, TENNESSEE.

The Trustees of this Institution take pleas
ure in calling the attention of the public to it,
believing that there are advantages offered.
equal to any in the country, for obtaining all
the elements of good English and Classical
Education, ut the same time affording those
| from n distance a comfortable and cheap
homo. The situation is pleasant and healthy,
and in one of the most moral and refined
neighborhoods in Tennessee.
In addition to the present means Of accom-
modatIng pupils, two story building, thirty
eight by fifty-two feet, has been commenced,
and will be completed by LIST of August. Effort
Is also being made to secure complete set of
philosophical apparatus by the opening of the
next session.
The Principal, Prof NJ B. SMITH, having
for several years occupied the chair of Math-
ematcs in Franklin College, Tennessee, the
Trustees feel confident that he will be able to
give complete satisfaction.
Miss Lucy E. BARNES, a regular graduate
Of Franklin College, Tenn, has charge of the
Musical Department, and will give lessons in
the French language, &c.
TERMS.
Boardin g per week, ..............S | 10
Boarding aud Tuition, from Monday
to Friday evening, per session of
20 weeks, ............ 30 90
Spelling, Reading, Writing and Men,
tai Arithmetic, .............. TOO
Geography, Grammar and Arithmetic, o 90
Natural Sciences, and the higher
branches Of Mathematics, ........ IL DOL
Lessons on the Piano.. 20 DOL
Lessons In the French Language. III OOI
A MALE DEPARTMENT has been Organized,
and preparation will be made to board fifteen
oe ~ boys. Pupils coming from a distance
will be required to board in the family of the |
Principal, unless they have relatives residing
IN the nelgbborhood with whom they can
Board,
The next Session will commence
August, 1857.
USTEES.
Joseph l.. Baker, Geo. w. Hunt,
J Jefferson Estill, Thomas Mosely,
David Llpscomb, William Damron,
L. Iarrent, VIM. C. Handley, Chairman.
Feb6 H.,
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G.. MI. FARMER,


AT HIS OLD STAND, SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF THE - SQUARE,
Winchester, EzE3asz Tennessee
Very thankful for the liberal patronage
heretofore extended to him, keeps on hand
and will furnish any article in cabinet furnl.
ture at the shortest notice, either of his own
manufacture or Of factory work. He is de-
termined that no one shall undersell him or
give more inducements for custom. ANY
article of his own make that does not prove
to be such as he sells it for may be returned
on his hands. .
COFFINS FURNISHED
at all times as cheap as any other person will
furnish them, and on the shortest notice, and
sent to any portion of the country without
extra charge. His horse that he keeps for
such purposes is well known and cannot be
surpassed in point of gentleness in any
country.
July IL, 1856. .. ly
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DP The first bale of new cotton
received at Charleston sold for 10 cts.
per pound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-06
GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE.
GEORGETOWN, Jan. 6, 1857.

GEORGETOWN, Jan. 6, 1857.
Our Presbyterian friends have certainly, in
our judgment, been fortunate in securing the
services (ministeriaD of the Rev. Mr. Bocock.
He seems to be peculiarly the man for the
place and times. As public speaker, he is
not what the more fastidious would denomi.
nate a polished orator. There is, however,
about his manner of preaching sort of mys-
FERROUS popularity which renders it peculiarly
entertaining and impressive
Our City Councils assembled in joint meet
ing meeting last night, and made the follow.
ing appointments of Corporation officers for
the ensuing year:
X. Guild, Recorder; VIM Laird, ST., Clerk
and Treasurer Of Corporation; George Shoe.
maker, Flour Inspector; John Waters, In
spector Sailed Provisions, &c /; A. Paul, Clerk
of the Market; Lewis Carberry, Surveyor !,
r. w Magruder, Tobacco Inspector, Igna.
thus Clarke, Weigher of Hay F. SheckeI
Tax Collector Charles Myers and G A. Mem,
Lumber Measures Thomas Brown, X. r ,
Crawford, John Marbury, Jr w. c. Magee,
A. Hyde, Il. Ould, and Morris Adler, Guar.
dams Of Public Schools Jas. A. Burns AID
George Langion, Measurers of Wood Samuel
Mcknight, II. NJ Hurdle and Thos Knowles,
Trustees of the Poor; + White and II. Rea-
yer, Police Magistrates; John Gross and r.
Ifunnell, Police Officers; b Sewall, Inspector
of Fro Engines; j. Silence, Chimney Sweep.
The appointment Of Judges of Elections was
postponed until some future period S.
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PERSONAL

....F S. Chanfrau and Miss Albertine are
in Nashville.
80. The Florences succeed Mr.. Anderson at
tho Boston National.
.... The Rev. A Jones has resigned the
pastoral care of tbs Baptist Church at Clarks.
vile, Mecklenburg co Va
80. Anthony Burns, the hero of the famous
slavery rendition case, is nov delivering a Sc
ries of lectures in Cleveland, Ohio.
go. Mrs T. Smith formerly Miss Maria
the other evening Somebody threw a sealed
envelope to Mrs s., containing $500
80. Prof Brumby, from declining health,
has to withdraw from the chair he occupied in
the South Carolina College, as Professor of
Chemistry, Geology, and Minerology.
go. Rev. Gilbert Mason, pastor of the Bap
fist Church, in Lexington, Va, for the past
three or four years, has accepted an invitation
become its pastor.
80. Sayers Orr. who, under the title of the
CANCEL Gabriel" obtained some notoriety a
few years since, died in the penal settlemen
of the island of Demarara, in November last,
of dysentery.
80. Mr.. William Percival, Principal of the
School of Design Of the Virginia Mechanics
Institute, Richmond, delivered a very inter-
esting lecture on the art Of "Design," last
Thursday night, at the Institute Hall, in that
city.
80. Mr. Peabody has, within q few days,
made another munifcent donation for the ben.
eft of his former fellow citizen, in Danvers,
namely: For the maintainence of the Library
of the Institute, ST, 200 year during the re-
mainder of his life. For the establishment Of
= Branch Library in Dsnvers, formerly North
Danvers) the sum of S10,0 600
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Proceedings Of To-Day.

In THE SENATE, to-day, Senator Jas. M.
Mason of Virginia, was elected to be the presi.
dent of the body, pro tenn, (the members Of
the Republican party voting for Senator Foot }
Various petitions, &c were presented and
disposed Of.
Mr.. Harlan moved to take up the Iowa Sen
atOrial election This OWN case, postponing the
Reside claim case then in order, until that "a
question Of PRIVILEGE shall have been disposed
Of. After conversational debate, in which
many members participated, tho motion Of
Nj. Harlan prevailed
Mr.. Butler then addressed the Senate upon
that (the Iowa Senatorial clection) question,
showlng-ere the Star went to press-the i'm
portance of the principles involved.
In THE HOUSE, On motion Of Mr.. Campbell,
Of Ohio, the tariff bill and Mr.. Lctcher'e pro.
posed amendment thereto, which had been
made special order for this day, and another
amendment offered by Mr.. Boyee, were com.
mitted.
Mr.. Greenwood, by leave, introduced a bill
to prevent the introduction of spiritu u:
liquors or wines into the Indian territory re
ferred to the Indian affairs committee.
The regular order Of business having beer
called for
Mr.. Stephens took the floor and addressed
the House in Il speech upon the condition o.
the country, the question Of the reference anc
printing of the message and accompanying
documents being under consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-06
CONGR ESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

Is TIE SENATE, yesterday, after We went to
press, tho House bill for the relief of Mary
Reside was further considered until the hour
for taking up the special order-the Revolu
tion8ry Claims bill, which was debated by
Mr.. Seward until they adjourned. Mr.. Clay
having previously obtained the floor for a
speech to-day against the measure.
l. rHB House., the resolution Of Mr. Mace.
to allow clerks 10 those of their standing com.
mittees to whom they wero accorded at the
first session of this Congress, was agreed to
yeas III, nays 63.
of the rules
Reno rsd, That the President Of the United
States be, and he IL hereby, requested 10 Inform
the House by what authority government archi
tectis nploy. and paid for designing and erect.
ing all public buildings, and also for p acinC
them under the superintendent Of military en-.
gineeTs.
Mr.. ouitman moved to suspend the rules to
enable him to report from the Military Affair.
Committee the bill 10 increase the pay Of the
officers Of the army Of the United States, rules
not suspended-yeas lis, nays IS.
Mr. Walbridge moved to suspend the rules
20 enable him to move to make the various
propositions for Pacific railroad the special
order for the l4th inst. rules not suspe nded-
yeas ~, nays luJ
On motion Of Mr.. Giddings, Friday next
was Get apart for the consideration Of private
bills on the calendar not objected to.
Mr. Ready moved to suspend the rules to
enable him to introduce and put on its passage
a joint resolution explanatory Of the second
section Of the act of February 3, 1853, emit.
tied an act to continue half pay to certain
widows and orphans" rules not suspended.
Mr. Lindley moved to suspend the rules, to
enable him to report from the public lands
committee bill to amend an act to graduate
and reduce the price Of the public lands &c
actual settlers, approved August 4, 1854; rule:
not suspended 101. nays II.
On motion of Mr.. Cobb, Of Ala, the vote
committing the resolution authorizing the
Secretaries of State and Interior to settle thu
claims CT VIM. Carey Jones was reconsidered
and it was duly passed.
Mr.. Stanton, Of Ohio, moved to suspend tn,
rules for the introduction of resolution di
recting the judiciary committee to inquire anC
report upon recognizing the several United
State judiciary districts so as to equalize th,
business done by each.
Pending the consideration of this motion
the House adjourned.
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A PERFUMED BREATH.-What lady or q

A PERFUMED BREArH.-What lady or gen.
tleman would remain under the curse of dis.
agreeable breath when by using the '' Balm
ola Thousand Eo,cers'' as dentrifce would
not only render it sweet but leave the teeth
white as alabaster? Many persons do no,
know their breath is bad, and the subject is
go delicate their friends will never mention it.
Pour single drop of the "Balm" on your
tooth brush and wash the teeth night and
morning. A fifty cent bottle will last year
For sale at Shillington's, agent for w ASKING.
ton, and all Druggists.
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will sail monthly between Panama and th,ss

will sail monthly between Panama and th,.ss
parts.
The single rate of United States postage i,
10 cents, when the distance from the mailing
ofice is under $500 miles, and 20 cents when the
distance is over $500 miles-prspaymsn COM.
pwisory.
squstter Sovereignty "A Washington let
ter in recent New York paper discourses of
alleged excitement in this city over story
that Mr.. Buchanan has adopted the views of
General Gsss upon "squatter sovereignty. +"
We have to say that no such excitement has
como under our notice and further, that We
do not know of a democratic member who is
not aware that gentlemen who have of late con-
versed with Mr. on the subject, whatever
their individual views upon it may he, unite in
saying that he unhesitatingly declares that he
holds to the views in this connection known as
those of the Southern Democracy, which, as
all the world know, are not those Of General
Cass
Resigned and Promoted.-Mr. j. c. Cam.
eron, a 81 400 per annum clerk in the bureau
of the Treasurer of the United States, has re.
signed, and Mr.. J. W. c. Evans has been pro.
NOTED to fill the vacancy thus created.
Senator Mason was, to day, elected the
President pro tempore of the Senate of the
United States-Senator Bright having been
called home to Indiana, to be absent some
time, 1t is said. -
Dead.-The Navy Department have advices
Of the death, on the 10th of November last, of
Midshipman Il. W. NJ. Graham, U. S. N, on
board the Constellation, in the harbor Of Con.
stantinople. -
The Current Operations OF the Treasury
Depsrtment.-On yesterday, 5th of January,
there were of Treasury warrants entered on
tho books of tho Department-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-06

No MORE GRETNA GREEN MARRIAGEs.-At
the end Of tho year 1856 Gretna Green and
Border marriages were prevented. By an act
passed at the last session Of Parliament it is
provided that, after December S1st, - 10 ir-
regular marriage contract in Scotland by de-
claration acknowledgment or ceremony shall
be valid, unless one Of the parties had, at the
date thereof, his or her usual place of resi-.
dence there, er had lived in Scotland for twen-
ty-cne days next preceding suoh marriage"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-06

The TOILET OF BEAurY.-The perfection o.
beauty even in the most beautiful women, is
gained at her toilet. There the use of Bur.
netts Kalttston, or Orient Water, is indis-
pensable; it eradicates all unsightIy objects,
such as tan, freckles, and pimples, and gives
the complexion clear and blooming appear.
ance, Prepared by Joseph Burnett Co.,
fremont street, Boston.-Hsraid
For sale in this city by MARIN Il PALMER
SELBr PARKER, and the dealers generally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-06

BLEEDING GUNS may be restored to a
healthy state by the use Of L" Burnett's Ori.
entail Tooth WasA," prepared by Messrs
JOSEPH BURNETT Co., Al fremont street,
Boston. 1t contains, in concentrated form,
the most desirable astringent and healing
properties. For sale by all druggists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-06

THE SrRAKJsoH TRouPE.-The citizens Of
Washington will undoubtedly make the most
Of tho present visit of the Strakosch troupe,
as SignOr s. is shortly to withdraw his com.
pany from concortizing and will undertake
Italian opera at the New York Academy Of
Music. lie will have Parodi for his prilna
donna, and Tiberini for his tenor, and no is
now engaged in filing up his troupe So say
the New York papers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-06

e Governor Bragg was reinstated Gov.
ernor OF North Carolina, at Raleigh on Fri.
day.
r. The London Times was 6rst printed BY
steam, 1914, and has kept the country in hot
water ever since.
QuIck WoRK-During tho last ten days Of
his Office, Governor Clark, Of New York, grant.
ed fourteen psrdcns and FIVE communications for
felonies.
- What wicked Wit Sheridan was, to
be sure. A maiden aunt used to tease to 60
with him whenever he rode ont. On one 90
casion 1t threatened a storm, and he pleaded
the sky as reason for going alone But
u Is clearing mp" said the importunate spins.
ter, just as the nephew was mounting his
his phaeton Yes" drawled "Sherry,"
looking at the clouds, ait has cleared up
enough for one, but not enough for two!"--
and crack went the whip, and away went the
vehicle,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-06

e For washing infants and children, use
Fontaine's Cream of Wild Flowers It makes
them healthy, pretty and sweet Sold by the
agents, druggists and fancy stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-06

R A Southern exchange says that three
girls in Texas, last month, went out a visiting,
and returned in a week, each with an Indian
husband
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~ MONTGOMERY GUARDS, ATTEN-
TlON.-You are hereby notified to attend .
hi |j| regular meeting Of the Companv, on w ED
" W NESDAY EVENING, the 7th inst Pune.
tual attendance is called for, as business OF i'm.
poTtance will be transacted BY order Of Capt.
KEY: THOS. McENERY,
ian SGT Secretary.
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BO0KBIND ERs' BALL.
The Second Grand Annual Ball and supper
ASSOCIATED B00KBIN0ERS.

VVHE ASSOCIATED BOOKBINDERS OF
L Washington RESPECTFULLY announce to their
friends and the public that their Second ANNUAL
Ball and Supper viii be given on MONDAY
EVENING, January 12th, 1857, at CARusI's
SALOON
The unanimous satisfaction given at our Bali
last season, Inspires us with renewed energy, and
the managers pledge themselves that this will be
the brightest one Of the season, and that no eIer-
ton will be spared that may contribute 10 the
pleasure Of those who may honor them with their
presence
supper win be furnished by sfhe prince Of ca
terefs"-T PorENTIs1
EsPurA's Celebrated Cotillon Band has been
eng iged for the occasion.
The Refreshment room will Be open during the
Ball.-Supper at II o,clock
Tickets (ncluding supper and Reneshmenn)
TaREE DOLLARS; admitting . gentleman
No hats, caps. or overcoats will be allowed In
the hail.
The entire committee will oct as the Commit
Ri MARCELLUe,
1t& Secretary Board Of Managers.
ROMINOs AS HIGH 40 DOUBLE NINE,
III ftan HlWl TnE LAKkS.