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@ar Strap Baak.
MAssA's IN THE COLD GROUND.

RSuad The meadow an riagiss
Ths darkiss' nourufai sonR,
Wink The nosfing-bird an singing,
Happy a. The day An long;
Where the ivy an creeping
o'ss The grassy mound,
Thefs Old Massa lies sleeping,
Sleeping in he eoId, cold ground
CHORUS.
Down ia the eora-fead,
Hear that moamfsl soaai;
An the darkiss an weeping,
MasEas Ia The eSld, cold ground.
When The Autumn lesEss were falling.
When the days were cold,
Twas hard to hear old msssa caIlinr,
Kane be was 80 weak and old.
Bat now the orange tree am blooming.
On The saady shore;
Now the Sumner time an eoninR,
MAssa never calls ~ more.
CHoEUs-DOvn in The eOra-6sld, &c.
MasSa made the dsrkies lore hin,
Kazs he always was so kind;
Bot now they sadly weep above him,
Mourning, for be LEFT them behind.
Iesnnot work before Tomorrow,
So fast the tear-drOps aow;
IN Try to drive away my sorrow,
Picking On the old banjo
CHoRrs-D0vH in the esfn-fsEd, &c.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25

IMPORTANT FAcTs.-All metals are
good conductors of electricity. Oil is 9
non-conductor. The electric fluid, in
passing conductor, is confined almost
entirely to its surface. Where that sur
face is covered with oil paint, or any nom
conducting substance, the passage Of the
fluid is obstructed-it accumulates upon
the rod, and is very liable to leave it and
strike into the building. or some other
object which may present better con-
Quoting surface.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25

TREEs AT THE SIDE OF RAILwAYs.-
The Austrian Government requests the
directors Of the railways in the empire to-
plant yonng trees Of description indi-
Gated, at convenient distances along the
lines, intending them to replace eventually
the posts upon which the telegraphic
wires are at present affixed. If this plan
should be adopted in the United States,
a graceful tree would take the place md.
perform the service Of the unsightly poles
which are to be seen along or railways
and public roads.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25

How TO PREsERvE GRArss.-A cor
respondent Of the Newark Daily Adver-
tiser, says:
For several years past 1 have sue
seeded in preserving Isabella grapes till
March. We have had the luxury Of
having fresh grapes all thro' the winter /;
and have found them very useful and re-
freshing to the sick. especially to con-
sumptive people. We pick our grapes
to preserve for the winter as we can, and
save them from the frost; gathering them
when they are perfectly dry. say in the
middle of a sunny day. We take dry
box-a common candle box is very con-
venient for the purpose-6rst cover the
bottom with cotton batting. We then
put down layer Of grapes. one cluster
after another. as thick as they can well
lay. Care should be taken no broken
or green ones are in the clusters If there
are. they viii cause the others to mould
and decay. We then put down a layer
of cotton, till the box is full"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25

TE PRodREss OF THE PRESENT AeE..
1t is wonderful to reflect upon the pro-
gress made in every department of the
arts, sciences and mechanics during the.
past fifty years. At breakfast given
on board the new steamship Persia, be-
fore she sailed, the Dean of Ripon remind
ed the company that it was now forty
eight years since he accompanied Robert
Fulton on the4rial trip Of the first steam
er that ever sailed in the world, and
when he considered that, within the short
period Of a mans lher he had Witnessed
the trial trip of Fulton's steamer and the
trial TRIP OF the Persia, and that he was.
still sbleto make his voice heard in that
spacious cabin, his hope and trust was
that they might be enabled to make pro-
gress still more with security, and backed
by the sound principles Of science and
he truly hoped that when this glorious
vessel crossed over to America with in
telligence, the same cordial good feeling
might be witnessed at New York, as
marked It's departure from the Clyde
English Paper.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25

DRIED STRkwBERRIEs.-A-London pa
per states an experiment in drying straw
berries, by attaching threads to thsir
stalks after . little over ripe. hanging
them up to dry. The result is stated to
be entirely satisfactory: "that sweet re-
freshing acid peculiar to the strawberry
being in full perfection. the favor Of the
fruit without any watery taste. delicious,
and dissolving in the mouth as slowly as
lozenge"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25

Quite joke happened to one of the
doctors the other day. He ordered some
very powerful medicine for sick boy
and the father, not liking the appearance
oft, forced is down the cats throat, and
when the doctor called AGAIN and inquir-
ed II the powder had cured the boy, the
father replied. '.no, We didn't give it to
him"
sGood heavens ~ said the doctor, is
the child living ?"
yes. but the old cat isn't; we gave
il to her,"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25

CHANGE OF FEED FOR HoRsEs.-The
kind Of food for animals should be chang.
ed frequently. A horse long kept on
shorts, will be effected by fever in his
legs and feet, producing result similar
to founder Shorts, corn meal, or col
meal, should never be given except in a
m1eH tate with cut nay or straw. This
fSh5c quire them ID, 1t slower and the
g j is better prepsA for digestion. If
On alone it fermeHts rapidly in the
stomach, produces general fever, Injuries
the digestive powers, and finally produ-
ces a stiffness throughout the limbs
When these results are discovered, the
remedy is change Of food. Continued
feeding on oats alone, will produce the
same results as shorts, or meal, and many
founder is caused by it, as BY feeding
and drinking when the horse is warm
If necessity compels a person to feed
horse on shorts, corn meal or cob meal, a
supply Of salt should be added to pre-
vent fermentation in the stomach Ohio
Farmer.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25

FooD AND PASTURE FOR Cows.-In
the same animal, says Johnston in his
Lectures, the quantity of milk is known
to be greatly influenced by the kind of
food. This is best understood in the
neighborhood of large towns, where the
profit of the dairyman is dependent upon
the quantity, rather than upon the quality
of his milk. Hence the value of high
succulent foods-of the grass of irrigated
meadows-of mashed and steamed food
of brewers grain-of turnips, potatoes,
and beets-and of other similar vegetable
productions, which contain much water,
intimately mixed with nutritive matter,
and TINS tend both to aid in the produc-
ton of milk, and to increase its quantity.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25

Md yOu keep-anything good to
t-s-k-e-here?
"Yes, we have excellent cold water
the best thing in the world"
"Well, i know it." was the reply,
'.there is no thing that's done 50 mnch
for navigation ss that. And even a.
beverage, It's capital. mixed with little
brandy"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25

MEcHAMeAL-A chap stepped into a
store Down East, where liquor was kept
for medicinal and mechanical purposes,
and produced large bottle which he de-
sired to have filed. Upon being asked
for what purpose be wanted it. he said
mechanically vas going to make IN
ox-yoke in the Afternoon p
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25

Mr.. Jones, after having spent an even
ing over his bowl, went home little
chow come you So" He went to bed,
and after . moments consideration. he
thought it would be policy 10 turn over.
lest his breath might betray him, when
Mrs. Jones opened her eyes, and in the
mildest mannerin the world said. Jones,
ron need net turn over you're drunk
ciesr through"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25

BrrEs The following sell came off a
few days since, not many miles from
where we now sit:
Two gentlemen 6shing-shsrp boy ap-
pears
Boy-"Well. sir. git any bites p
Gent unconcerned) "lots of EN-"
Boy-.sY-s-a-s-HRder ysWr hail"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25

FoR Two DArs oSLY.-Wishing to
see the occupant, we looked into shop,
and inquired of the boy present, for Mr..
He replied, ''he's at home"
"Will he be down soon ?'
mo" said he, "he's sick"
"Siek lis he very sick ?"
'NOt very. he is only going to be sick
to-day and to morrow"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25

Soar FOR KILLING BoRERs IN TREEs.-
S. S. Green, Esq, of East Cambridge,
has made an experiment with this article.
He has in his garden fine white ash
tree, which was full of these worms, so
fatal to our frpit and ornamental trees
He covered every place on the tree which
appeared to be wounded by them, with
common hard soap, nicely rubbed into
the places where the borers seemed to
have entered. During the late rains the
soap dissolved and penetrated to the
worms, and forced them out by scores
causing their death. We think this the
best remedy yet discovered for destroying
these naisances to gardens and orchards.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25
we MAN OF TYPE.
4 PRIxTER,s PLAINr PARODY.
BY n. QUAD

BY n. QUAD.
'Tis the lad Hzs Of nsztffr.
Len ssaadiEF Acne;
An the rest Of the solEaa
Lea down By the stsae.
No fkre VII ovu Il,
Fof5rraza is nigh.
70 talk 70 one kindly.
Whe nOuras orsrVi.
III not curse thee, vast rain.
Bat sadly depIoTs-
Twas the work 9th a4svii,y
Who aosPsd thrOugb de door.
EoEs cruelty, teach me
Some exquisite way
ofmsybsm.aad torture.
Ths sderii 70 psy.v
TINS, thas L is Always
eome dannabls trick,
From that imp Of deHrsetiss,
Meets ssliey and stick.
When Drosfs are eorzeacd.
More errors have grown;
And now I'm determined
To let EN- alone.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25

A German writer, Borne, compares
the different stages in the lives of women.
to milk, butter and cheese. "a girl,
he says, ais like milk, woman like
butter, and an old woman like cheese
all three may be excellent in their kind. :"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25

A shoemaker being enamored Of a
young girl. while urging his suit, assured
her that he loved her as he did his own
SOLE, and that she would find him true
10 the LAST.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25

How TO DO GooD.-Good is not done
by dragging religion head and shoulders
into common conversation. Wisdom,
and prudence, and good sense are as me-
eessary in what regards the next world as
in what regards this. Careful thought
and earnestness are necessary in the great
work Of being our brotber's keeper, and
q judiciOus activity Is the condition Of .
real success in this way.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25
A GRAvE CHARoE.-A Western eiitor

A GRAvE CHARoE.-A Western editor
enamerates long list Of annoyances and
grievances, and winds up as follows:
81 was vexed too by painter, who
had been paid n advance to paint me a
sign but he must 60 sailing in the bay
on Sunday and get drowned-just like
As not on nay money-anyhow, he died
and made no sign.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25

The gratitude Of the world is sut the
expectation Of future fsFors lis happi-
ness hard heart and a good digestion.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25

The HASMER.-The hammer is the
universal emblem of mechanics. With
it are alike forged the sword of conten-
ton and the plowshare of peaceful agri-
culture. In ancient warfare the hammer
was powerful weapon. independent Of
the place which it formed. The hammer
is the wealth Of the nations. By it are
formed the penderoHs engine and the tiny
needle. 1t is an instrument of the saw
age and the civilized. Its merry clink
points out the abode of industry it is a
domestic deity presiding over the gran.
deur Of the most wealthy and ambitious,
as wei as the humble and impoverished.
Not stick is Nhaped, nor house is rails
ed, a ship floats, or q carriage rolls,
wheel spins, an engine moves, 8 press
speaks, viol sings, spade delves, or a
flag waves without the hammer. With
out the h1mmer civilization wonld be
and the human species only as
defeceleSs brutes; but in skillful hands,
directed by wisdom, is sn instrument Of
power, Of greatness, and Of true glory.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25

ES;sssce Of friendship-kissing a
married lady out of pure love for her
husband
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25

A gentleman recently went into the
newspaper depot under the Astor House,
in New York, and inquired if they kept
Philadelphia papers.
mo"
do you keep the Boston papers ?"
"No, sir" exclaimed the youth, eve
don't keep any village papers"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25

Pinch of all superRous sprouts on
choice fruit trees.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25

Sir William Blackstone. the learned
commentator on laws. was q printer.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25

TRIES OF FIRNs.-One Of the best
titles of mercantile firm VIC have ever
seen, is tCall and Settle" which is
painted in golden letters on sign in one
Of our Ea tern cities. Customers are
reminded, every time they pass, of their
outstanding accounts. "Neal & Pray"
is the title Of another frm. But the fol-
lowing cheats ALL" Two attorneys,
says an old newspaper, in partnership in
town Of the United States, had the name
of the firm, which was "Catchum &
Chetum," inscribed in the usual manner
upon the Office door; but as the singu-
larity and ominous juxtaposition of the
words led to many coarse joke from
passers-by, the men Of law attempted to
destroy in part the effect of the old asso-
citation. by the insertion of the initials of
their Christian names, which happened
to be Isaiah and Uriah; but this made
the affair ten times worse--the inscription
ran al. Calcium d q. Chetum."
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25

A DOCTOR THAT WAS A DocroR.-A
self-suficient humbug, who took up the
business of a physician, had deep knowl-
edge of the healing art, was once called
to visit yong man afflicted with apo
plexy. Bolus gazed long and hard, felt
his pulse and pocket. looked at his tongue
and his-Tyife. and finally gave vent
to the following opinion
81 think he is gone fellow"
"No. no." exclaimed the sorrowful
wife, "do not say that"
"Yes," returned Bolus, lifting up his
hat and eyes heavenward at the same
time, Eyes, do say so /; there arn't no
hope, not the leastest might he's got
an attack of nihilfit ia his lost frontis-.
"Where o. criel the startled wife.
"In his lost fronts, and he can't be
curei without some trouble and great
deal Of pains. You see his whole plane
tory system is deranged Justly, his vox
popali is pressin' on his advalorum,
secondly, his cata catacarpial cutaneous
has swelled considerably, if not more !;
thirdly and lastly, his solar ribs are in
eoncussed state, and he amt got any
money, consequently he is bound to die.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-06-13
COFEiNS FURNISHED
WINCHESTER AND ALABAMA
RAILROAD.

The Board of Directors of said R. r. Com
pany have resolved to put said Road under
Contract the llth of July, 1857, the lettings
10 be at Salem, Tennessee, on that day; and
TO enable them to prosecute the work, as they
are determined to do, have this day made a
call of $500 per share for four months, paya-
oe'he LIST of June, July, August and Septem-
Der respectively, upon the Stockholders of
SAID Company. The Stockholders will make
payment accordingly. Those in Lincoln Coun-
Y will pay to ]. R. Bright. Esq, and those in
franklin County to Thos. F. Mosley. Esq.
V. X. STEVENSON, President.
+. I. EST1LL, Secretary.
NAV 7th If
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correspondence
WINCHESTER, Tenn,
May 30, 1857.
RECAPlTULATioS

Hon. WILL. EDw. VENADLE:
Sir:-The Members of the Bar and
Officers of the Court, at this place, in
view Of your contemplated absence,
and as a mark Of their appreciation
of your courteous Bearing toward
them individually and professionally,
take pleasure in rendering to you a
Complimentary Supper, at Mrs. Sims
Hotel, at such time as will suit your
convenience.
Rcgretting your absence-having
full confidence in the success Of your
mission. and hoping you may have a
pleasant journey--continued health,
and a happy reunion with your fami-
ly, We are,
Very Respectfully, Yours.
J. FRlzzELL,
LEWIS METCALFE,
ALBERT S. MARKS,
A. S. CoLYAR,
Hu. FRANCIS,
P, TURNEy,
NJ. w. GARNER,
T. Z. EsTTLI.
b. F. SOUTH.
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HIS Fsgr SLirpEp BENEATH HlM.-A
new sensation novel has the follow
ing capital climax. 1t is good:
Am really dear to you, Sophia -
| whispered, and pressed my burning
lips to her rosy mouth. She did not
say yes; she did not say no; but she
returned my kiss: my soul was no lon
ger in the body; touched the stars; |
knew the happiness of the seraphim;
and the earth went from under my
feet
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NUMBER %.

stand, half Il length ahead. Iancred
some little behind, and Lizzie Bugg
distanccd. Time 34s.
REcAplTuLATIoM
Saturday, May 3o,--Two mile heats
---Proprietor's purse--$300.
Ben Malonc's ch. m. Ella Temple,
by Albion, dam by Lerialhan,
4 Y o. /
WIN. Roundtrces eli. c. "Tom f..
ans" BY 3d Boston, dam Sally
Jones, by Leviathan, 3 y o. 2 Q
B F Cheatham's b m Lizzie Bugg.
by Epsilon, dam Cottage Girl, by
Ainderby, 4 y o. 3 dis
V. S. Stevenson's b h Tancred. by
Sovereign, dam by Lcviathan,
5y o. 4 9
p S Fowlcrs br m Cherokee Rose,
by Hamlet, dam Sally Jones, by
Leviathan, 4yo. s dis
1t will be seen by the above that
three Of the colts were out Of Sally
Jones, by Leviathan;
We can only add that this was by
far the best race ever seen on our
track, and had we more like it, our
course would be much better patron
lied.
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4. WI. Ef.sssVg sIss.
AT HIS OLD STAND, SOUTHEAST

ar HIS OLD STAND, SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF TnE ~ SQUARE,
/ Winchester, -:th.a Tennessee.
Very thankfu' for The liberal patronage
heretofore extended 10 him, keeps on hand
Jan will furnish any article III cabinet turnl-
'h'rc at the shortest notice, either Of his own
manufacture or Of factory work. He is de-
.tcrmincd that no one shall undersell him or
give more Inducements for custom. Any
PARTICLE Of his own make that does not prove
10 be such as he sells it for may be returned
on bis hands.
COFFiNS FURNISHED
lat al 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 II, 1886. 1y
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U The Troy papers state that the
amount of counterfeit money afoat in
that city is unprocedent. Those who
circulate it usually go into some of
the smaller stores kept by women, and
are too often successful in palming off
the worthless paper. 1t is also hinted
that there is an extensive mandatory
Of counterfeit money in that vicinity.
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DIR. r. G.. MURRELL,

Respectfully announces 10 the citizens Of
franklin county that he has permanently sot-
tied in Winchester, where he hopes to receive
ashsre in the practice Of bis profession in its
various branches.
Residence on High Street, in the house for
iInerly occupied by DR.. Clopton; Office on
Main ST.. nearly opposite the Mountain House
Marco "
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The next Session will C0gnnscMc,
March fSs. 1857.
SINGERS SEWING MACHINES.

SINGERS SEWING MACHINES.
The great reputation Of Singers Sewing
Machines is found on the fact, that they are
perfectly adapted TO every variety Of work,
and that each one of them, kept Employed,
Will earn not less than
One Thousand Dollars q Year.
All persons desiring full and reliable infor-
nation about these muchines--sizes, prices,
modes Of purchasing, &c,-can obtain it by
Gppiying, by letter or otherwise, for copy
Of |. NJ SINGER g. CO'SGAZE'TI'E. beau
tiful Pictorial Paper entirely devoted to Sew
ing Machines interests 1t will be sent gratis.
Loral A AgcD&
Wanted in every Town III the United States,
to whom liberal Inducements are offered.
N. B.-~Wc have made arrangements with
many editors and publishers OF. newspapers
highly profitable and satisfactory to them, and
wish to make similar contracts with every
newspaper and magazine in the country. For
full particulars address
!. NJ. SINGER G. CO.,
mar27 3m 1898 Broadway, N. York.
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WINCHESTER, lst June, 1857,

WINCHESTER, lSt June, 1857,
Gcntlemen:--
accept the Complimentary Supper
rendered me in your kind and hatter"
ing letter of 3Oth ult The evening
of the 5th inst. will be most convent
ent for me. trust that it will be
equally so for you.
Your appreciation of my individual
and professional conduct; your regret
for my absence; your wishes for the
success of my mission, and for my
health and reunion with my family,
are as grateful to me as they are hon
orable to you. They add to the Bit
tcrncss Of my departure, but they IN
spire me with the hope and belief that
| shall return and find you and yours
prosperous and happy
am, gentlemen,
very respectfully,
your much obliged
friend and servant,
WILL. EDW. VENABLE.
To Mcssrs:
]. Frizzell; Lewis Metcalie;
A. S. Marks; A. S. Colyar;
Hu. Francis; p. Turney;
M. w. Garner; F. II. Estill;
B. F. South.