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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-11

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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-11

.utcan evidence OF the high appreciation by the community
of "Goekadc cav" Of the merits Of "RDSSLltS con
CEN rRATED IL ~ENtE or BAY LEAVES for the Hair
hnndfc, bottles have been sold il thai city in the short
spar % ren hpah aud sll the demand daily increasing
1t il warranted to r',aoNC Danduh.
i Il warranted b. prevent the ftilmg of the hair
II Is warranted H. relieve that distressing itching which
frequent precedcs the decay of the hair.
Its wtrr1nd not 10 have Its superior HAIR beauher
For L,il,s--ltis tho yer! article for the foiict
Fur ii urmen-t is III, luaed for the Whiskcr and Mus
tache
Tor Chireu preserves their hair aud 1t to flow in
glossy rngrts
Mcrchan,sIt gives uc profit with ready sale Pro.
supply II M'ssrs SrRDrHER ~ WHITEHEAD,
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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-11

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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-11
Dartirultural,
From the Southern Planter.
THE Strawberry.

Among all berries, by universal consent,
the Strawberry is ranked chief, being more
delicious and wholesome than all others
The name is supposed to have originated
from common practice of laying straw be-
tween the plants to keep the fruit clean
However this may be, from whatever cir
cumstance the name may havs arisen, there
are few that will not agree that,
"a dish ofrpe Strawberries smothered in cream -
is delicacy not to be surpassed.
The Strawberry is supposed by some to
be native of temperate climates, but we are
not sure that this is entirely correct Three
species have been found growing wild in the
United States, one in Ohio, one in Virgin
ia, and another common alike in the South
ern, Middle, and Northern States. In Great
Britain, two species have been found indi-
genous to the soil; and in most countries,
and in nearly every variety Of climate it is
known and esteemed.
These wild berries, however, will not
compare in any respect with those which
have been improved by the process of by
brideyation. No plant which has place in
our gardens owes more to the care and skill
of man than this TO instance, Hovey' s
Seeding which is admitted to be the finest
in the country, whether the size of the ber-
ry, CT the productiveness Of the plant be con-
sidered, was produced entirely by this pro-
cess; owing all.its celebrity thus, to the fos-
tering care Of the Messrs. Hovey, of Boston.
Mr., McEvoy, also, Of Cincinnati, has, by
the same process, produced number of fine
plants, among which is McEvoy's Superior,
which, after several years experiment, we
are satisfied, deserves it's name, being indeed
superior. Another, called the Princess
Alice Maude, is equal, we think, to either
Of the above mentioned; and to those who
wish to cultivate large berries of fine favour,
we particularly recommend these three to be
mainly cultivated In order to prolong the
season, there is another Strawberry, which
ripens some two weeks earlier than the above
called the Large Early Scarlet, which should
be planted also, and while there are many
other varieties, some good, and many worth
less, these are all that any person need care
to have. Amateurs, may select few other
varieties, as Black Prince, Myatt's British
Queen, and Elton.
The plants are propagated from the run
ners, which are always taken to form new
plantations. The Strawberry runner is very
well known to all persons who have cultiva-
ted the plant; but to such as have not; we
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-11
COMICAL REPORT OF A FISH CONVEN.
TION

It is to be understood that all the marine
monsters. big fish, and ''small fry of the
great deep are assembled in conclave-the
Whale Gin the chair"
He opened the Convention by stating that
he did not wish to make speech; he would
take up as little room, and be no longe,
than possible. (Here the Shark whispered
to the Sword Fish that it was not possible
for the Whale to be much longer, as he was
over so feet now. In his opinion, he only
wanted chance to spout; in fact, he con-
sidered him a regular blower.)
The Whale contended that he had been
grossly insulted by mamie nigh say lam
pooned not that he would pun upon the
use made of his fat, as he did not wish to
make light Of such matter. He had been
harpooned at least Men were sarcastic to-
ward him, and their shafts were sharp and
pointed. Some of his fellow whales had
been much cut up, and exceedingly tried
He had latterly learned that substitute for
oil had been invented, which might lessen
the persecution of whales-but he feared it
was Gas. The Whale alluded to harpoon
which had lately hit him, and, he feared,
had affected him deeply. Here his feelings
Ioverpowered him, and he sat down Con the
Shark amidst general blubber.
The Shark rose with some difficulty, and
remarked that the tale Of the Whale had
moved him; in fact, it was very striking.
His own situation was far from pleasant
He was by profession a lawyer, and he fiat
tered himself, one of the deep kind But
business was bad, and he had been obliged
to take in a few pupils. He had lately pre-
sented fine opening for young man who
had fell overheard, but was soon afterward
obliged to reject his suit as indigestible.
Unless he had more cases, he should leave
law and open as a dentist.
The Sea-Serpent did not wish to intrude
upon the Convention; he did not know
whether he properly belonged to the fish
tribe or not. All he asked was, not to be
classed with the Eel, whom he considered
to be very slippery character. (Here the
Eel was observed to wriggle violently. y
Lately, he was passing certain species Of
the Eel, when, just hal ening to touch. him,
he had been so shocked that he hardly re-
covered.
The Eel hastily arose, and said he was
shocked, he might say electrified at these
remarks. It was evident to him that the
Serpent must get himself into a COIL AS
for his being 'tslippery character" he
thanked Neptune he didn't belong to such a
scaly set as the Serpent.
The Whale called the Eel to order, and
the Eel called the Whale an "old swell-head, %
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-11
and was then summarily put out Of the Con-

and was then summarily put out Of the Con-
vention.
The Turtle said he was suffering from in
disposition. He was walking on shore, he
said, short time since, when he met par
ty of jolly young sailors. The result was,
that he was laid on his back, and was I'M
able to move for some time, and since then
he had not felt SO lively as usual. There
was one thing to which he would call the
attention Of the Convention be prided him
self upon the purity of his political princi-
pies. The Shark had lately insulted him
by calling him a regular old Hard Shell. :"
Here the Shark interrupted him by say
ing, lis not that your case?''
| The Turtle replied, that he should say no.
thing more at present, but should have some
thing to lay before the next meeting.
Yes, replied the Shark, contemptuously ;
ga few eggs probably"
The Porpoise undertook to speak, but
was speedily silenced. The expression of
the Convention was, that he was elbow
err"
The Small Fry were next called upon
Oysters, HOLSTERS, and others. The Oyster
opened his case, which was hard one. He
was always in trouble-a perpetual stew Or
boil His half brother Clam, was disgrace
to the family: always in liquor, and gener-
ally considered a ''squirt." Some of his
family were INDECENT and spent most Of their
time in ''beds.' There had been some rakes
among them, who had created great disturb
ance
There was one of his neighbors, he said
he would not call any names, for he scorned
scandal-who was very surly and grabbed.
He was one-sided individual, and nobody
approved of his motion
The Crab protested against this abuse,
and said that the rest took advantage of him
because he was ''sof.,s' He respectfully re-
tired backward.
The Goldfish, who chad been visiting a
:'school;" the Shad, much net-tled at what
he had heard the aristocratic Salmon, who
got into row with York State Trout,
who called him Northern Fish with South
ern principles; and the Flying Fish, who
few into tremendous passion-all took
part in the proceedings of the Convention
But so it was, at last, as the erudite Dog
berry has it, that :'the whole assembly dis
appeared" in good order, notwithstanding
an attempt at disturbance made by '.jolly
old Sole and "a lot of Suckers"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-11

to the doctor saying, 81 have come sir. u
Come for what, my child?'' ''To live
with you and be doctor!' said the child,
with the utmost naivete.
The first impulse of the doctor was to
laugh immoderately; but the imperturbable
gravity of the little thing rather sobered him
as he recalled his former conversation, and
he avowed he felt he needed no addition to
his family.
.sDid your father consent to your COM
ing?" he asked. eyes sir" "What did
he say?' Il told him you wanted me to
come and live with you and be doctor ;
and he said you was a very good man, and
I might come as soon as my clothes were
ready"
..And your mother what did she say p
sShe said DR.. Bryon would do just what he
said heswould. God had provided for me. D
"And," said he Il have on new suit Of
Clothes" surveying himself, ''and here is
another in the bundle" undoing the hand
kerchief and displaying them, with two lit
tie shirts white as snow, and couple Of
neat check aprons, so carefully folded il
was plain none but mother would have
done it.
The sensibilities of the doctor were awak
ened to see the undoubting trust with which
that poor couple had bestowed their chile
upon him, and such a child! His cogita
tions were not long he thought of Moses il
the bulrushes, abandoned to Providence
and above all he thought of the child tha
was carried into Egypt, and that divine Sa
viour who had said BLESSED be little child
rem" and he called for the wife of his bosom
saying ''Susan, dear, think we pray i,
church that God will have mercy upon al
young children?' 'sTo be sure we do,
said the wondering wife; ''and what then !!
And the Saviour said, "Whosoever receiv
eth one such little child in my name, re-
ceiveth me-" take this child in His name
and take care of him. and from that hour
this good couple received him to their hearts
and home.
It did not then occur to them that this
little creature, thus thrown upon their chart
ty, was destined to be their staff and stay
in declining age-a protector to their daugh
tiers and more than son to themselves +; al
this was then unrevealed; but they cheer
fully received the child they believed Pro
violence had committed to their care; and i
ever benefcence was rewarded it was in thi'
instance. Magazine.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-11
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY,
BY E. WELLS,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

TERMS OF SUBscR1pTIoN.-Foro one year, if paid
in advance or within six months, Sl.50; if not paid
within six months, $500.
TERMS OF ADvERrIs1NG.-Sl.0 90 per square for
the first two Insertions and IS cts. for every sub
sequent insertion; twelve lines or less constitute
a square, If the number of Insertions be not
marked on the advertisement, it will be published
until forbid, and charged accordingly A liberal
deduction made to those who advertise their bust
ness by the year. The privilege of annual adver-
Users extends only to their Immediate business.
Announcements of candidates for office, 81. 90
per month. to be paid in advance.
Communications, the effect of which is to pro-
mote private or individual interests. are matter:
of charge, and are to be paid for at the rate o.
50 cts. per square.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-11
Mistellaneuus.
THE LITTLE STRANGER.

Though man of very strict principles,
no man ever enjoyed joke more than DR..
Byron He had vast fund of humor, and
everyday wit, and with children particular
ly he loved to chat Familiarity and draw them
out. AS he was one day passing into the
house he was accosted by very little boy,
who asked him if he wanted any sauce,
meaning vegetables.
The doctor inquired if such a tiny thing
was market-man. ''No sir, my father, d
was the prompt answer. The doctor said
Bring me in some squashes;'' and he pass
ed into the house sending out the change.
In few moments the child returned
bringing back part of the change The doc
tor told him he was welcome to it; but the
child would not take it, saying his father
would blame him.
Such singular manner in child attracted
his attention and he began to examine the
child attentively. He was evidently poor
his little jacket was pieced. and patched with
almost every kind of cloth, and his trowsera
darned with SO many colors it was difficult to
tell the original fabric, but scrupulously neat
and clean with all. The boy very quietly
endured the scrutiny of the doctor, while
holding him at arms length and examining
his face
At length he said: ''You seem like a
nice little boy; won't you come and live with
me, and be a doctor p eyes, sir" said
the child. Spoken like man." said the
doctor patting his head as he dismissed him.
A few weeks passed on when one day Jim
came. to say that there was little boy with
a bundle down stairs wanting to see the doc
tor, and would not tell his business to any
one else. ''Send him up," was the answer;
and in a few moments he recognised the boy
of the squashes, (but no squash himself, as
we shall see.) He was dressed in new
though coarse suit of clothes, his hair very
nicely combed, his shoes brushed up and a
little bundle tied in a homespun checked
handkerchief on his arm.
Deliberately taking off his hat and lay
ing it down with his bundle, he walked up
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-11
gelette1 4lIuetry,
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
FLIES.
BY JOHN X. HOLMI

By JOHN K. HOLMES.
The flies are very impudent,
We set them down as foes;
They dart and buzz around your ear,
And then attack your nose.
They have less conscience than Jew,
Less pity than knave:
They care not for the rich or poor,
The nervous or the brave. 49,
To churches they make free to 60,
Go buzzing out or in;
They never ask the learded divine,
If they can light on him:
What do they care for intellect.
For soberness and truth,
Or sentences from David S Psalms.
From Joshua or from Ruth.
When dust is brushed, it stays away,
A little while at least,
But brush fly. it comes right back
To torment man or beast!
1t takes an exquisite delight
In sleepy men, or sick:
In making cows throw up their tails
And wicked horses kick!
Some foolish, simple, saucy flies
Stay up too late at night,
And being fond of dazzling things
Sport with the candle light!
They find, as lovers often find,
The fane they love betray,
Deceived ana scortch q they fall and die
As mortal lovers may.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-11

ion, is to lay it off in rows, leaving from
two and half to three feet spaces between
the rows, and checking the land across about
fifteen inches apart in the rows where the
runners are to be planted. This will give
sufficient room for the plants to grow, and
also for persons to walk along to clean about
the plants, and to gather the fruit
The plants having been removed as d.
rected, if it can be done, put them in the
earth with the soil sticking to the roots; but
where this cannot be done, as where they
are brought from distance, the runners
are to be planted pretty much as cabbage
plants are, using trowel, or something Of
the kind, to open the holes into which the
roots are to be put. The roots should be
well put into the earth, but not deep enough
to cover the bud, which ought to be just
resting upon the top of the SOIL The sub
sequent growth and success of the plant de-
ponds in no small measure upon the treat
ment which it receives at this period "a
remark by the way, which is equally appli-
cable to all transplanting. If the weather
is dry when the runners are planted, dip the
ing and then water them until they grow off,
Here, then, we have the plantation made
larger OR smaller, according to the wishes
and desires of the cultivator The next and
most important direction which we have to
give is, to Keep the plantation entirely clear
Of scecds and grasses. This is absolutely
indispensable, and must, on no account, be
neglected. So important is it in our judg-
ment, that we advise, without hesitation,
that unless the plants are to be thus cared
for, that no attempt be made to raise them
at all. 1t will occur, then, to every one,
that the ground selected for the Strawberry
plantation ought not to be foul, but such as
has been carefully prepared with special
reference to destroying the weeds, and then
it must be kept clean, by the liberal and
constant use of the hoe. This is the chief
cultivation required for the Strawberry, and
for the want of it, many persons fail to make
a crop. Where the weeds are allowed to
grow, elephants become spindling and weak,
and will bear but few berries, if any at all
This direction, be it remembered, is to be
observed with respect to all plantations,
whether new or old. Atall times they must
be kept clear Of weeds.
About the first of November, the Straw
berry plants are to be covered, not as some
persons suppose, to protect them from the
winters cold, but for other purposes, which
will presently more fully appear. To pre-
pare for this, our custom has always been
to haul, during the summer, quantity of
IL IL. II 7 I
and then put it altogether in pile, to pro-
duce fermentation, SO as to have the manure
we'll rotted At the proper period, Chat
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-11
GENTLE WORDS AND LOVING SMILES

GENTLE WORDS AND LOVING SMILES
The sun may warm the grass of life,
The dew the dropping flower;
And eyes grow bright and watch the light,
Of Autumn's opening hour:
But words that breath Of kindness,
And smiles we know are true,
Are warmer than the summer time,
And brighter than the dew.
1t is not much the world can give,
With II its subtle art,
And gold and gems are not the things
To satisfy the heart.
But, oh +! if those who cluster round
The alter of the hearth,
Have gentle words and loving smiles,
How beautiful is earth
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-11

The Printers DoLLARs.-Th printers
dollars! Where are they? Well suppose
one of them is in somebody's pocket in Phila-
delphia, another is in Boston, third in
New York, fourth in Baltimore, while a
fifth is resting securely in some city or town
of the West. A dollar here and dollar
there scattered all over the town, all over
the country, mile upon mile apart; how shall
they be gathered?
The type founder has his hundreds of dol
lars against the printer; the paper maker,
the building owner, the journeyman, the
grocer, the tailor, and all assistants to him
in carrying on business, each have their de-
mands, unfortunately hardly ever so small
as single dollar. But the mites from here
and there must be diligently gathered in,
and very patiently boarded Or the where
with to discharge the large bills will never
become very bulky. We imagine the prin-
ter will have to get up an address to his
widely scattered, distant dollars. something
like this:
''Dallars, halves, quarters, and all man
ner of fractions into which ye are divided,
collect yourselves and come home-you are
wanted! Combinations of all sorts of men
that help the printer to become your pre-
prietor, gather in such force, and demand
with SO good reason your appearance at his
counter, that nothing short Of sight at you
will appease them. Collect yourselves, for,
valuable as you are in the aggregate, singly
you will never pay the cost Of gathering
Come in here in silent single file. that the
printer may form you into battallions, and
send you forth again to battle for him and
vindicate his credit "-Er.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-11

There is man out west who has such q
good temper that he hired himself cut in the
summer to keep the people cool
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-06-11

What poor world this would be without
woman and newspapers! How would news
get about?