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Not at all. Mr.. Larkin is rarely at
fault in matters of this kind. He knew
there was a flaw somewhere in the prop
erty that once belonged to my unc!e's es-
tate, but erred in this instance. Mr.. Lee
Is safe, but your title is not worth a cop
per. ! am much obliged to you for hunt
ing up lhs windlall for me- should hard
ly come across 1t myself; and in consider
alton thereof, will deal with you as Ieui-
emily as possible. OF course, | do not
expect yol 10 take my word in regard to
the flaw. Its existence, however, will
soon be demonstrated. You had better
see your lawyer, and ask him TO call on
me. In the meantime, | will say that, for
various reasons, | am ready to compro-
mise. don't wish to encounter the vcx-
atoms, delays and expense of legal pro-
ceedngs; and, therefore, if you are dispo-
sed to meet me amicably, will not be too
exacling. In a word, then, have in my
own mind the sum for which | will exc
cute quit claim TO the property. That
sum is five hundred dollars
Jason Elder groaned aloud.
'lf my claim to the property is good
and | know it to be- resumed Mr.. Earl
Il can recover three times that sum. If
you compromise, | will act in a spirit Of
great moderation. But if YOU compel me
to resort to law, | will take all the law
awards
Poor Jason Elderl The blow was
heavy one, and it staggered him. \ care
iuI examination by his lawyer only proved
the assertion of Mr. Earl. His title TO the
property was not worth dollar. Glad
enough was ne to accept the profered com
promise, though at the clear loss Of five
hundred dollars
Well for Mr.. Lee was it, that the blow
aimed with such bitter maljgnty, did not
execute the Will of him by whom it was
given. The consequence would, TO all
human foresight, have proved fatal. Not
until he was sufficiently recovered from his
dangerous illness to be out again, did he
learn Of the evil that had been meditated,
and how it had recoed upon the head of
his enemy.
His pointed answer was:
'He digged pit for another, aud him
self fell into it,
The declaration of Elder, made TO more
than one, that he had struck Mr.. Lee
heavy blow, was remembered in connec-
ton with his serious loss from defect in
his title; and for long time afterwards, he
was spoken of familiarity among those who
knew him, as the man who struck HIM
self
A broad illustration this. at what is tax
ing place daily, in hundreds Of instances
around us. The evil that is mediated
against, usually comes back in some form,
upon those who seek to do their neig ghbors
a wrong. In this matter, there is a law of
compensation which acts with unerring
certainty. The blow that is struck in NAL
ice at another, may not seem to rebound.
But, as surely as it is given, will its power
to do harm remain unsPent until the cir
Gle of consequences is completed.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-06-25
THURSDAY, JUNE rs, 1857.

Il am really indebted to you,' he said,
with a bland smile; should ii prove true
that there is a defect, shall have quite a
windfall; and it could not have reached me
in better time. will have the matter
investigated at once
That blow will tell hard, surely |
have planted it below the fifth rib,' said
Elder TO him, in a tone Of cruel eXuIlation
as he left the presence of Mr.. Earl.
Through much self-denial and hard
labor, continued through many years, had
Mr.. Lee been able to provide modest
homestead, for his family. lie had been
the more anxious to accomplish this, from
the fact, that declining health warned him
of the approach of day-how speedily
1t might arrive, he knew not-w when the
beloved ones who leaned OH him SO conf
dinghy, would have none to care for them
If he could secure home, into which they
might cluster together, he felt that much
would be gained. And this he had accom-
/ plished but the effort cost him too dearly
He had taxed his physical system to an
extent that produced serious reaction;
though he secured dwelling for his fam
! ily, he permanently weakened hIs cons j.
! tutlCE.
/ One day, in making a sudden effort, he
ruptured a blood vessel, and was taken
home in a dangerous condition. This was
the very day that Jason Elder made the
unfortunate discovery Of a defect in The
title of his properly. Little d.eamed he,
as with death Knocking at his door, he
/ found consolation in the thought that his
! family, even if he were taken from them,
would not be left without home, that at
/ the very time there was movement on
foot - deprive them of their Iiule patr-
m0ny. And well for INN was it that the
veil Of ignorance was before his eyes; for,
had he known Of the threatened danger
the knowledge would surely have cost hlm
his life.
On the day following, a gentleman called
'o'
wv ~" Po'' '''7 '''o " ms
!
'''' ~ Won """' "'''I0"' i''' ing any
/ ,,,,r, ,, :, tho ,,,,rrort IF l;e b,,s;,,.-
""'u Do 10 VIC pun 'P0'' u. MS Jus '"''S
! III '''0 ''''"l'''''''' '''o''' ""o Id" '''
hearu OF MI Lee ''''oSS' was '""'''hs
Win So'he ''''e'os' 10 ste ''l1 "''''ha'e
eject oi 'he DO" he haa struck mere
were "me' "hen' III d measure he repent
{" o' ""a' nc ""u "olc' D0' 'h' lePen-
lance was mol very "eeP' an" ms III VIII
-" aus WI i''' SUM o0'''' ''''' ''' VA
ceS 'neteo''
INV '',' NV,
''o'e ~ o'ii WI ''''' ueS'''''s ''''i' - ''''
"'" MS oi''o'' % ''' " io''ou " 'e' nun vi
A''''u'a' o"S'le'S' ! n''' was so'ie-
'l'''S III ''i'S "o'' ''''' "i'e''oo WI E'ue'
'"p'1'>"""y nav ""'' ''"''''' NJ
oou'o ''o' u'''o'e'' "''Ii""S'. 'io '''u II
o''' "''" 0'e' q 1'"' '' '''9' nan " ''A'''
uihes.
4 wonder "ha' he wants win me- he
saId' uneaS'ly' as ne started OIL promptly
to obey the summons
'Ah' Mr.. Elder III gIaa 10 see you.
Mr. Fan sml'eo' ana oiiefeo MS ha"u'-
! But there was something wrong ID the
smile, and no heart whatever IN the pres
| sure oil his hand'
/ 'l've been investigating that matter you
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New Series---Yol. IL, No. 33.
TO RAISE TURKEYS.

VIII you allow me, in farmer style,
through your CuitiUafOr to give my expe-
rience IN raising turkeys, for the benef,
of your readers. commenced raising
turkeys about three years ago. | never
met with any success until the last season,
1856. The winter previous, wiatered
one tom and two hens, and they laid 60
eggs, from which | raised IS turkeys
from Sc halched. Until the last summer
| never could raise over one fourth that
were hatched.
My mode of raising them is as follows:
made each hen lay two settings, which
they will do without injury if they are
well wintered. | set two settings under
dung hill fowls, and the remainder under
turkey hens. As soon as they are hatch
ed, provide crates, and Immediately shut
them up, and keep them shut up for four
weeks; and then let them range anywhere
on the farm. feed them on Indian meal
and keep buttermilk constantly before
them. put about half an ounce of assa-
fGtida in their milk each day, and this
keeps them lively, and they are never
bothered with lice. When | let them out
they seem to grow up without any more
trouble
think there is nothing that will afford
our farmer greater profit than turkeys if
managed in this way. think the whole
secret of my success lies in assafplida,-
My deot and credit, stands as follows
DR..
To old turkeys. 50 90
To bushels of corn, 3 90
TO meal fed young ones, 5 90
TO | ID. assafHtida. 90
Sll 90
CIR,
BY 45 turkeys raised & sold at 81, s45 90
By 3 old ones, 800
BY bushels manure, 3 90
$5l 90
ii 90
Leaving neat profit of $50 Oh
on 3 turkeys in one year, or SI3 profit On
each turkey.
If any of your readers can give me any
more advice on The subject, will be thank
ful for it.-JAsoN II Turtle, in Country
Gentleman.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-06-25

uAND and horse power Corn Shelters,
l. Il Lancaster county premium Grain Fans, constantly
on hand and for sale by +. G. FRANCISCUB.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-06-25
1ILT Window Shades, as low in price

~ az tho muslin shades, and far superior in
ye and beauty; huff and green Muslin Shades, 80 36 &
~ inches wide Flowered Landscapes and painted Mus
n Landscapes from rs 81 per pair for sale by
sPtH r. G. FRANCIsCUs.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1857-03-05
DISTRICT n

We have received a communication from 6
prominent member Of the Democratic party in
Fayette county, suggesting that, after advising
with other Democrats in Hardeman county, it
has been thousht best to hold the District Con-
gressiOnsl Convention at Somsrvills, In Satur-
day the 2dday of May, instead of Monday May
18th, as suggested and approved throughout the
District.
The reasons adduced BY our correspondent
for this change, are, that the County Courts Of
the difsres.t counties in the District, and also
the Circuit Court of Upton county will be held
on the first Monday in May, which will necss-
sarily preclude the attendance of many who
wish to be present.
We can only state the suggestion, with the
remark that the County Conventions in the Dis
trict have very probably acted in reference to
the time, and it is not our province to change
their action Whatever day q majority nav
have selected must now be abided BY.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1857-03-05
MISSISSIPPI IETELLIGFNcr

ron ATTORNEY GESERAL.-A correspondent
Of the Eatisra c0riOs suggests D.. WALkrs,
Esq, Of Ficksburg, late editor Of the Seatinel.
as a suitable person to be put in nomination for
Attorney General by the Democratic State
Convention.
UNIVERSITY OF MIssIssIFPI-We learn that
the Rev. VIZ. L. PLUEER. D. D., of Western
Theological Seminary, @. S. Presbyterian,O
Allegheny City, Pennsylvania, has accepted an
invitation from the two literary societies Of the
University Of Mississippi, to deliver the A.
ngal Grafton at the Commencement. DR.
PlUMER occupies quite az exalted position in
the clerical world. He Is known as a poplar
writer Of tracts, particularly for youth, and is
rePuted TO be not only q man Of eminent pisty
but a ripe scholar and finished orator.
To EDUCATE Teachers Il Mrssrssrpp1-
Hon. Stephen Adams, Uuited States Senator.
recently presumed a petition 10 hat BODY from
the State Female College OF Mss ssippi. char
tered oy the Legislature Of this State. askins
for q grant OF unappropristed public lands for
the purpose OF enlOwing and permanently es-
taOlishIhg that institution, upon the conditio,
that It would undertake 70 educate a number Of
Intelligent girls equal TO the whole number of
N--1 a. y LtkA1lnLaEe- IGI teachers IN the
schools and colleges Of the State. The petition
Was from 4 lady, the head Of the institution.
FOR CoEeREss.-A correspondent of the
SOEthsTH Saa, writing from Choctaw county,
proposes the name of that sterling Democrat,
C7Pt- P. E. LIDrELL, for the Congressional
nomination in the Third District.
WHEAT CRoP.-The Attala Democrat, Of the
18th ult-, says: the present prospect Of the
wheat crop was never NOR. promising. 1t is to
be feared, however, that it will be injured BY
the frosts.D
SPECIAL ELECTION FOR CIRcUIr CLEKK.-
A special election for Circuit Clerk was held
in Pontotoc county on the Dist ult. There were
ten candidates for the Office. The three highest
were W. P. TfSDALL, J. A. RooT and W. c
SwISDALL- Ths FIRST named gentleman was
elected, receiving 800 votes. Mr.. rINp1LL
WAsfOrmerly Probate Judge Of the county.
INFORMANT DEcIsIoS.-The decision OF the
high Court Of Errors and Appeals, in the case
OF ID e Mississippi and Tennessee Railroad Co.
rs John B. Fiser, ruled that the payment OF
the hrst instalmentO OF one per cent. at the time
OF subscription was not necessary to make the
subscription valid and binding that its paw
ment al any time subsequent to substitution
was sufficient to constitute the subscriber a
northumberland RspabIicaa, Feb. 2Sfh.
WTTHDEAwE FROM THE Passion the 2Sth
ult., J. J. WILLIAMS, Esq, Withdrew from the
editorial management Of the Grenada Rfpabli-
eas. The paper will hereafter be conducted by
Mr.. J. L. DAVIS.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1857-03-05
AGENT FoR TIE 3

PHILIP H. JENKINS, Esq. of Marshall cOun-
ty, Miss, has been appointed travelling agent
of the APPEAL for collecting accounts and So
liciting subscribers in North Mississippi. He
is fully authorized to receipt for all dues to this
Office.
Mr.. JENKINS starts out this morning on his
tour, and we trust that our friends Who are in
arrears will promptly respond to his call
Subscribers who have been stricken of on &C
count Of not complying With our cash terms
can enjoy the opportunity of renewing their
subscriptions BY making the required payment
to MI. JENKINS. We trust that many such
will be found.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1857-03-05

MEzsRs. EDrToKs; Through your paper al
low me to present to the public generally, and
to the Democratic Convention at Sonerville,
on the first Monday in May next, the name Of
K a. DUNCAN, Esq, as a suitable candi-
date for the'ofhcs Of Floater in this District in
the next legislature. Mr.. Duncan's ability as
a d~ebater, his manly and correct department as
a man, together with his zeal and ardor in the
great cause Of Democracy, viii insure for him
the support Of the Democracy to a mas, and
bis uHrelenting energies and correct business
ike habits, If elected, will secure to his con-
stituents Just such an officer as they need.
4 CITIZEN
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1857-03-05

A Faithful SERvANr.-The Washington
correspondent OF the Boston Traveller thus de-
scribes one of the s.iGches Of the National Is-
tslIigsscsT Office:
He is very large, very sagacious, very
old and very seif-important, Newfoundland dog.
Like everybody and everything else about the
office, ne bears an appearance of extreme sto-
ildity, and great good nature; but also of an
ability and determination to maintain bis prin-
ciples, privileges and rights. Since | have
known him, it has been his custom TO 20 to the
post office every morning with the mail bag.
Ibis morning, as | returned, | met him he oc-
cupied the narrow footpath, and picked his
way along very daintily. The snow on either
side was about -four feet deep. One Of Us
must turn out, and / rather expected 10 take
precedence over his dogship. But not an inch
would be yield, and when [ attempted to push
him of into the snow, he very good naturedly
turned the tables BY placing his immense paws
on my shoulders, and pTecipitating me head
long into the snow bank, and then quietly pas
ing over my body. | recovered nv equiiibri-
um in time to see several others who had
laughed at my fall, take warning BY my fate,
aud accord the way to the Oh fellow, who
passed on as quietly as ever"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1857-03-05

The MONROE DOCTRINE ABRoAD.-Pending
the recent difficulties between Switzerland and
Prussia, the American Minister, Mr. Fay,
proposed a mode Of adjustment, and invited the
cooperation Of the other diplomatists resident
at Berne. They met at Mr.. Fay's house but
the proceedings Of the conference met with a
very Unforeseen termination. The Austrian
Minister said " be did not think that bis col
league Of the United States could be connected
with the proceedings concerning and interesting
to European governments only. He thought
that generally, the American Republic ought 10
be excluded from ali participation in Eu-
ropean affairs" The other Ministers con-
CURED, and Mr.. Fay's conference ended where
1t began, except that it placed him in a very Ii
diculous attitude, and avenged Mr.. Hulseman.
Mr.. Fay was entirely wrong in abandoning
the traditional policy Of our government, Of
non.inteTferenee in European affairs, and though
the Austri2n's rebuke was doubtless conceived.
as It seems to have been expressed, in an Of
fsnsive spirit, its argument was conclusive.
Mr.. Fay was estoPped by the uniform conduct
OF his government. 1t is hGmilisting that be
should have subjected himself and his govern
ment to such a rude rebuff, but it NAV be pro-
duetiVe of good in teaching a lssson to other
American diplomatists. and as being a practi-
cal recognition Of the Monroe doctrine.-Mont-
goneTy AdreTtissr and Gazette.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1857-03-05

WHAT is GA FINE CRor ?n-We take the
following paragraph from an article in the
March number of DsBOp's Review, entitled
The Duties of an Overseern:
In conclusion, bear in mind hat a fine crop
consists, first, in an increase in number and
marked Improvement in the condition and value
OF the negroes; second, an abundance Of pro-
visions OF all sorts for man and beast, carefully
saved and properly housed; third, both summer
and winter clothing made at home; also, leather
tanned and shoes and harness made when prac-
%ticable; fourth, an improvement in the produc-
tive qualities of the land, and in the general
condition OF the plantation; fifth, the team and
stock generally, with the farming implements
and the buildings, in fine order at the close Of
the year; and young hogs more than enough for
next years killing; then, as heavy a crop of
cotton, sugar, or rice, as could possibly be made
under the circumstances, sent to market in good
season, and OF prime quality. The time has
passed when the overseer was valued solely for
tue number OF bales Of cotton, hogsheads Of
sugar, or tierces Of rice he had made, without
to his qualifcations.n
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1857-03-05
BY AUTHORITY.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES
Public ILL.,

Public Ill
AN ACT for the oenst' uct!on OF a wagon read from Fort
Kesraey, via the South Pass Of the Rocky Mountains
and Great SALT Lake Valley, to the Eastern portion OF
the State OF CaIifor la, and for her purpss
Be IL enacted by the Senate Gnd House Of RspreseSfa-
hves of the United Slater Of America in COHgrca as
sem6led, That the sum OF Ihrse bundled thousand
dollars, or so much ID .reof as may be necessary, be. and
the same 10 b rsby, appropriated. out Of any moneys net
otherwise appropriated, for the construction OF 4 wagon
rozd from Fcrt Kearnry. In the Territory Of Nebraska,
via the South Pass of.the Rocky Mountains, to the East
ern boundary Of the State OF California. near Honey Lake.
10 he expended under the direction OF the Seer tAry OF the
Interior, pursuant TO contracts 10 be made By him; said
ro.d to connect with and form an extension Of the road
already authorized from Fort RidgeIy to the aforesaid
south pass.
sEc. .. And belt further erssfed, That the sum OF
two hundred thousand dollars. or as much thereof as NAV
be necessary, be, and the same is hereby appropriated
out Of money ia the treasury not otherwise appropriated,
or the eons' ruetion Of = wagon road from II Paso, on
the RE GrsHde. to Fort Yuma, at the mouth OF the ella
river. to be expended under the direction Of the s cretary
Of the Intsrior, pursuant ts contracts to Be made BY
him
SEC. ! And be II furfh ? enacted. That a sun Of
1fty thousaHd dollars be, and ths same Is hereby. appro-
pristed. out OF any money in the treasury not otherwise
appropriated fer the construction Z a wagon road from
Fort Defiance, In the Territory Of New Mexico, to the
Oslorsdo river, near the mouth Of the Aohans river.
Approved February II, 1857, msr5-It
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1857-03-05

The LAST or THE LYoNEAIs PASSENGERS.
A letter from Rio Janeiro gives the particulars
of the picking up BY the bark EsseI, arrived at
hat port, Of the two men belonging to the ILL
fatsd steamship LyOsH0it. Il appears from
the evidence Of these men, one Of whom was a
sailor and the other a blacksmith, that they
were the survivors of FIVE persons who got upon
the large raft, on which the ships company
gene ally took refuge and that this large raft
IS supposed to have been stove in or carried
away during the night after the fatal collision,
az screams were heard in the night and in the
morning it was nowhere to be seen. This, we
imagine, is be last We shall ever hear Of this
terrible eatastroPhe.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1857-03-05
STE gAHrIs corroN SEED PLANTER.

For the Memphis APPEAL
After thanking q libsrsi public for their good opinion
Of the above Invention, and for their willingness daily
manifested to put IL on trial, the inventor can with plea
sure crer 1t 10 ihose engaged in the culture Of Gotten. as
manner all that is claimed for IT,
AfuAltTi1is o. said machine recently made near Holly
springs Kiss By the inventor, in presence Of farmers,
suggested 10 him Esme Alterations 70 adapt il more pr
feeuy 10 naroW and circniAr BIDS. The necessary changes
we're made, and were sttsaced with complete SUCCESS, as
VIII sppezr from tn published statemsnts below OF prae-
ueAl men The supply Of said planters now on hand has
oeen limited b. delays seeAslonsd By Il experimenting, and
naEins the necessary alterations 70 adapt thsn las thsy
are now sd-ptsd) to evsry possible condition Of ground in
which Gotten seed IL planied.
kessrs A. sTaEET Il Co, Of Memphis, are manufas-
tsrer. OF and agents for the sale Of said machines for the
ensuing spring.
Tae inventor having brought his Planter 20 a rsii.sie
degree OF ~perfsetion. washes 10 establish a shop FOR their
n1nn'seture on a scale Iunoisnuy large 10 supply the en-
tire demand for The Spring Of 1855. and thereafter; and
consequently, solieits those 10 have determined or NAY
4stermine to use them to forward their orders as early a
possible, that he may be enabled to meet the demand.
Shop cost $40. At Eashviis, Tennessee.
Orders for the spring OF 1884, should be addressed 10 J.
A STEWART, AitehslviIie, Tennessee.
The corn planting s~ppsudage In the opinisn Of the IN
'sntor Is not reliable, and therefore sAanst Be recon-
mended.
In planting with this machine, guide It Hfs 4 wheel
barrow and not like a plough.
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