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The Kanzas news., 1857-06-06

strengthened and adyanced-eoming ike the
breath of spring, making the wilderness to
blossom, the solitary places to be glad, and
the voice of singing to be heard in the land
While Jamestown Is blotted out, and has left
no. mark where it was, Plymouth remains a
fourishing town, with It's church and its
school house, as two hundred years ago.
While Norfolk is In decay, and its spa
cious harbor given up to few oyster gath
erers and the .scutfer" for the collection OF
the Virginia negro tax, Boston is fun of pal
ace warehouses, where are gathered the riches
of the Indies-of princely houses where
merchants, SURPRISING those of Tyre and We
nice, reside-of temples of religion and
schools of learning and works of art, that
entitle her to be called the Athens of Amer
lea, while commercially she stretches her
arms to the ends of the earth, and opens her
broad bay to receive the commerce of the ma
tons. Virginia has dwindled at every cen
sus, and is destined yet more to dwindle, tin
a new race shall infuse new life and new
blood into her veins Massachusetts, has
grown stronger, sturdier, richer, and at the
last appointment for members of Congress,
was the only State upon the Atlantic that in
creased its number.
There are two columns moved by destiny,
it is true; but the one travels in Virgins
two-wheeled cart, without springs, without
evidencing that there was wheelwright OF
blacksmith In the world where it .gresO,
drawn by half-fed donkey, with primeval
yoke upon his neck, and negro driver be-
hind more stupid than the jackass; and the
other goes by steam with the iron horse
snorting over the railroad track, and as il
forty miles an hour was not fast enough
holds the telegraph wire in its hands, and
breathes lightning from its nostrils to an
nounee its progress to the different places
ahead Yes; there are two columns, bu
they compare like the two largest rivers o.
the globe, the jamestown representing tn.
Mississippi, low and narrow and choked a
its swampy mouth; and the Plymouth, hk'
the Amazon, rushing on, deeper and clearer
and wider, till no bridges can span it, anG
no vision reach from shore to shore. Tht
Plymouth column starts from the Atlantic
with one wing touching Jamestown, and th'
other resting upon the great lakes, and wheI
| it has leaped the Rocky Mountains, stands
alone upon the Pacific shore. The James
town has no northern side, and tapers away
narrowing to the single State of Texas, o
which it holds but the southeastern side
and when it marches, marches, marches
beyond that, it must take short turn down
over the Rio Grande to plunder the half -breet
Mexicans. Tamaulipas must be its mex
State: and by the time it reaches there, tn
point whence it started will be lost, and lik
the tempestuous cloud, we shall see it sink
ing awry into the dark southwest, while al
the heavens about are given to the sunshin
| of freedom.
The Kanzas news., 1857-06-06
The Season and the Crops.

WHEAT CRoP-The accounts that come
to US from different sections of the country
are very various in regard to the prospects
of the growing wheat. In some portions of
Missouri it is represented as almost an en-
tire failure, while in other sections of the
State it promises fair yield. In northern
and southern Illinois, wheat is reported as
looking well; while in the central portions
of the State it is badly winter killed. Many
fields will not return the seed. In Indiana
the accounts are hardly less various. In
some portions of the Wabash valley there is
much complaint of winter-killed wheat. In
Kentucky wheat has suffered less from the
severe winter than in the States on the North
and West of US. In Michigan the accounts
are generally very favorable. From Ten
nessee and Georgia notices received repre-
sent the crop as promising. In those parts
of the country around Washington City, in
cluding both Virginia and Maryland, unu-
sually encouraging accounts reach us in re-
gard to wheat From all we can learn at
this early date, (April Is, the wheat crop,
taken together throughout the country,
promises well; and, if not overtaken by in
sects or rust, more than an average crop
may be expected.
In Missouri, Illinois and Indiana, where
wheat is most winter killed, there is a great
difference between that which was SC wn
broadcast and that which was put in with
the drill; the former being badly killed
out, while the drilled wheat, In many places,
viii make an average crop; and in every in
stance the drilled wheat promises much the
best.
In every part of the West that we have
heard, and over which we have travelled,
and that is considerable, the present unfa-
vorable condition of the wheat crop is to be
attributed mainly TO an excess of water In
the soil. All soils resting upon a tenacious
subsol should be underdrained, and more
especially the fiat prairie lands of the West.
Prices of land and crops win soon warrant
this, and farmers would do well to inform
themselves on the subject.
Fruit - Notwithstanding the severe
frosts, there is still prospect of fair crop
of apples generally throughout the country.
The blossoms of the pear, plum and cherry
that were opened, or nearly opened, were
killed; but the later ones, In many sections,
are still safe. Most of the best peaches in
the level portions of Kentucky, and the
northern and central portions of Tennessee,
are killed. Some late seeding varieties have
thus far weathered the frost
We viii again admonish our friends to
cultivate more extensively the small fruits.
The strawberry, improved blackberry, rasp-
berry, Houghton's gooseberry, currant and
| the grape These seldom, If ever, fail en-
tirely, and should be more widely and more
carefully cultiyated-- Paliey Farmer.
The Kanzas news., 1857-06-06
TIC Richest Community in the World.

Tic Richest Community in the World.
Lo the poor Indiani A day or two since
we had occasion to mention that the result of
the late sale of Delaware (Indian) trust lands
was $40, 600. The lands sold were only
those comprised in the eastern division of
this great reservation. The western division
is now advertised to be sold. That contains
some $4,000 acres, and VIII undoubtedly
bring an aggregate of at least $500, ,oO0.-
The tribe are also the owners of a home res
ervation almost Immediately adjoining Leay-
enworth City, forty miles long by ten broad.
That would sell tomorrow readily for SO
per acre: or an aggregate of $4,000. .oOe.-
Thus their total wealth independent of per
sonal property-and some of them are men
of considerable individual means-is about
81 ,O00, 900. They number in all some 900
souls; and from the real estate described
above are worth an average of 4, 40 dollars
per soul, OF 22, eco dollars to each family of
FIVE persons among them.-Wash. Star
The Kanzas news., 1857-06-06
bloody Murrain---A Cure.

Take of white oak bark. newly peeled from
the tree. IS much as you,can easily encom-
pass with the thumbs and fingers of both
hands. Boil this in one gallon of water for
q short time: then pour the water of, and
dissolve in it lump of alum the size of =
hnlled walnut, and lump. of ccpperas of
the same size. With this mixture drench
the sick animal. and the cure viii soon be
effected In only one instance did he have
need for sny additional remedy. and then,
TO facilitate the opening of the bowels, he
administered plate of lard.
We hope this remedy VIII be extensively
and thoroughly experimental with IN all
parts OF the country. and the results re-
ported Murrain is : disease which takes
largely from the profits of stoek-raising in
the vest, and as there is no known curs
there VIII be no harm IN trying this-Prai-
re Farmer
The Kanzas news., 1857-06-06
experiments in Aericulture.

1t is an excellent thing for those farmers
who have means and opportunity, to make
frequent experiments. That many of them
prove useless, Is no argument against the
practice. This has often been the case I'M
every branch of business and art; and the
world owes more to those experiments which
have been successful, than to any other
means of investigation. The way to for
tune may indeed be easier OF more certain
to those who follow in the wake of custom;
but as all nature Is fail Of truths, rarely viii
the investigating mind long continue its re-
searches without making some new discov-
cries.
Few farmers are aware of the scope and
capabilities of agriculture, and, doubtless,
think the arts much more suitable place
for study and experiment. And yet agri-
culture Is more extensive in its relations to
other sciences, and is much more difficult of
comprehension, than any of the mechanic
arts But 1t is exceedingly difficult to per-
suade most persons of this fact. They ap-
pear to think agriculture simple matter, and
easily understood, requiring rather muscu-
tar powers, than skill and intellect, to carry
on its operations successfully. More en-
ightened times, however, are fast superce,
ding these old and unprogressive ideas
1t certainly were ill-deserving the manifold
praises bestowed upon it, if agriculture will
admit nothing more than the achievements
of bodily exertion. And it should be the
principal object of agricultural experiments
to bring to light such facts as shall lessen
the labors, and enlarge the rewards of the
husbandman. We should avail ourselves
of every means by which we may add to
our knowledge, and increase the facilities of
labor. Let science and mechanics facilitate
the work of hands. Let contrivance and
skill take the place of bone and muscle; and
nothing, we are confident, can give greater
impulse to the cause of the farmer This is
the reason why so many young men have
hitherto fled to the city IN pursuit of fortune;
because the tolls of agriculture are SO great,
and the rewards SO meager and remote,
compared with many branches of trade, as
to offer no incentive in this direction. It is
in vain to appeal 30 the ease and happiness
of rural life, and caution against the dangers
that beset the town. So long as those OBJ
jections lie In the way, these things will be
little desired on the one hand, or feared on
the other. Once show that agriculture is
capable of as great and as speedy returns,
and with as little labor, as other pursuits,
and we shall see as much talent and infiu
ence attracted to its ranks, as to any avoca-
tion or profession whatever-Anserican Ao-
Sse1ltaTtst.
The Kanzas news., 1857-06-06

~ ..Is molasses good for cough
inquired Jones. who had taken slight cold,
and was barking with considerable energy
'.It ought to be, said Brown; cit is much
sold for consansptisar'
The Kanzas news., 1857-06-06

PIERCE TO BE A PREAcHKR.-It is said
that old Lorenzo Dow, the celebrated cleri-
cal eccentricity. prophesied when Franklin
Pierce was Representative in Congress,
that he Pierce would be elected to the SEN
ate, then to the Presidency, and finally, thai
he would become minister of the Gospel
Two-thirds of the prophesy have already
been fulfilled
The Kanzas news., 1857-06-06
By RICHARD REALF.

Hol Pilgrim sons of Pilgrim sires,
Who, touched with mAnhood's newer hopes,
Have built your sacred a1tar-fres
Upon our western prairie slopes
L it true, that yielding at the last
The storrnful hour that draweth nigh.
Shall find your votes and voices east
For this accurst, uswping let
Rememberye the grand replies
OF earlier IsraePs prophet-youths-
Who, calm as are the upper skies,
Clasped hands with Heavens diviner truths
And, when the fiery furnaee-fames
Coiled round them-as sereneiy trod
AS tho a-bresthing Angef-names,
They walked amid the thrones of God7
Brothers. when the Ruffian's torch
Blazed all along your thrifty wales.
And when you felt your fierce blood scorch
At trampIed woman's shuddering tales,
- Ye held no pariey with the sin
Ye knew no coward shrinking then;
But-thriIling to the voice within
.g 'Ye rose up--strong, heroic menl
And now-aye! now the damning words
That smite us reeling to our knees,
And hedge our path about with swords.
Have passed into 'legataies-
Will We forsake the blessed cause?
Repress your hot, indignant breath
And-cringing to these Goddess laws
Stink, rotting, down to He'll and Death?
MOI by the life that SHoxBRE gave,
By all our fields nf pain and woe;
By KEYsER's blood and BARBER's grave,
And our deep heart of Manhood-no.
MOI tho along our streaming veins
The dripping blades shall reek and hiss;
MOI and wild scorn to him who reins
His soul back from the preeipiee.
The Kanzas news., 1857-06-06

A VERDIcr-The following verdict was
given and written by. the foreman of cor
oner's jury at Eve are of A Pinion
that the Decest met with hir death from Vi
olant Infrmatim in the Arm produest from
Unoan Csuz."
The Kanzas news., 1857-06-06

It is a solemn thing to be married, -
said Aunt Bethany. " Yes: but great deal
solernner not to be- said the little girl, her
niece.
The Kanzas news., 1857-06-06
For tie Kaazus Meas.
free State Lyrics--No. L

iddrs=ssz to Tie Free State Mea ,sho Contemplate
s;nq for Delegates % The Csn1sntion instituted By
DE Leoompssa Legislature.
The Kanzas news., 1857-06-06

T The Salem Gazette says the follow
ing sign nlay be seen swinging At q black
smith shop in Essex;-'.No horses sbod on
Sunday excepting sickness os death.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-18

They pay for an hour or two of light, anj
twice as much darkness, and the Gas Com
pany are careful to supply both, but not in
equal quantities. The reason for lighting
up the city on beautiful moonlight nights,
and neglecting to do SO dark rainy nights, is
"postponement on account of the inclernen
cy Of the weather" The Co. know that
people wish TO be out on moonlight nights,
consequently they light up in beautiful
style. But in case of rain and darkness,
what business has a man to be out None.
of course. Then why illuminate our streets
II a person gets into the mud in consequence
of the streets being dark it serves him right,
had no business out and can blame nobody
but himself The Gas Co., are practiciny
strict economy Their bills are always
large. and are to be paid monthly, with
reduction Of per cent for prompt payment
There is no swindling about this-of course
not
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-18
Trustees Sale.

To Henry Fink and Anna r. s. Pink, ann all other
PERSONS whom 1t may concern:
NTHEREAS on the 18th day Of May, d, 1857,
executed unto w woodward a. Trustee. 4 certain
deed Of Trust, conveying Trustee the land In
Scott county, Iowa, described as follows, TO wit
The South West quarter OF section no. nine (9) In
Township no. seventy nine (I9) north OF Range no.
oua % East OF nth I'M, containing QUE hun ired
and sixty acres; which sed e.nveyanee was made
nv the said Henry A. FINK n Anna q FINK Tor
the purpose cf securir the pay le oil a certain pro-
mis-oy note and the .ltei est taer on exscuted d
signed bv the said Hen-v A III dated MAY the sth
ID 81. for the sum of .iefc,. nudred and Seventy
seven Dollars payable : tbs after the date
thereof TO the order Of. fwad with interest
at ten per cent after ma
And now said promissos, having become du.
and pay bic, and the said lit J Flax having fall
ed to pay the same, ], the ualersigned I w wood.
wad Trustee Aforesaid, do her by giv- this pubic
notice, TO tne said Henry Fink and Anna n Fink
and all other persons whom II may concern, that by
virtue Of the power which IL in vested by tho pro-
visions OF said deed Of Trust, will, Saturday the
18th day Of December, 4 d, 1851, at the hour of Z
o'clock in the aft or eaii day the Court House
door In the city of Davenport In the county AFORESAID
expose and offer for saie at public auction the high
est bidder for cash. the parce Of land above descrb
ell much thereof as shall be suffcient to satisfy
ami pay the amount CT said Dote, with the interest
thereon TO the day Of sale, geth.r with the expsn
attending said sale costs OF this notice and Trus
ee's fees.
Dated the 10Th day OF November, A d, 1857.
W WOODWARD,
NovlSw4t Trustee.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-18
Warrington Matters.
Washington, Nov. ]

washington, NOV. l6.
The Secretary of War received official dis
patches to-day from Colonel johnson in CON-
mand of the Utah Expedition, that private
advices leave no doubt on his mind as to the
truth of the statement contained in Judge
Eckle's dispatch about the destruction of the
Government trains. Gen. Scott is absent
from head-quarters.a and as Colonel Johnson's
dispatches go there, they are no doubt now
lying in New York.
The Administration are undecided what
course they will pursue.
The Utah expedition was supplied with
full provision for one year. am authorized
to say that the expedition win suffer not the
slightest Inconvenience from the destroyed
trains, and the force under Colonel Johnson,
5000 man. al told, are In no peril whstsvsr
6om el1hes The 9otlnen1 q tho DoaAoni
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-18
The Destruction Of Supply Trains by Nor.
mons Confirmed

81. LOUIS, NOV. lO.
Intelligence from Fl Kearney confirms
the report Of the destruction of the govern
ment trains by the Mormons.
MIR. Lander, chief engineer Of Magraw's
wagon road survey, arrived Saturday en-
route for Washington. The expedition has
gone into winter quarters at Wind River,
near South Pass.
Lander corroborates previous reports of
destruction Of government trains by the
Mormons. In consequence of new discover
les and explanations by Landers party, the
militry force have abandoned the old route
and were approaching Salt Lake Valley by
open plains Of western descent Of Bear and
Me'ada Rivers.
Brigham Young disclaims any knowledge
Of, or participation in the destruction of the
supply trains.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-18
State Constitution for Kansas.

st. Louis, Nov. l6.
Kansas adviccs state that the Con-
sutton was adopted by the Conven-
ton by vote Of % to 4. The whole
number Of delegates was GO, and con-
sequently the Constition was adopted
by minority of the Convention. The
majority and minority report Commit
tee on schedule merged into one. The
schedule provides for an election on
the 21st Of December to ratify or re-
ject the Constitution. / The voting is to
be by ballot, and the votes cast to be
endorsed, CONSTITUTION with Slavery"
and Constitution without Slavery :"
also an election to be held on the first
Monday in January next for the cleo
ton of State and Congressional tickets.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-18
l. A Il ES T N w S
LATER FROM EUROPE.
-W
Arrival OF the City OF Washington.

New York, Nov. l6.
The screw steamship City of Wash
ington, from Liverpool 4th inst, has
just arrived.
The stoppage Of the Borough Bank
of Liverpool has been followed by less
excitement than was feared.
The funeral obsequies Of General
Cavaignac took place at Parl~ N the
3lst, and were very imposing. About
10000 people followed the hearse to
the cemetery
1t is said that Yeh has positive Or
ders to summon the English to eva
cuate Ca nton, and is authorized, in de-
fault of compliance, to make an official
declaration of war against England.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-18

Rev. Geo. d. Boardman lectures
at Griggs' Hall this evening. The subject
selected is The English in India, and which
cannot fail to interest all who avail them
selves of this opportunity to hear it. Mr..
B. has the reputation of beining a very
comprehensive and entertaining speaker,
and we hope our citizens will indicate their
appreciation Of literary merit by turning
out and filling the Hall.
There is probably no foreign subject
which enlists so much Of the public atten'
ton as the present difficulties in India, and
it is on this very point that reliable inform
alton is wanted.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-18
DAmY STATE OEM0CRkr
ARC n a o D . y 4 w r,
rss !. EDlr0Rs AND rRormEToRs.
t oRw WEST
TRANS OF ADvE EKTsSlNG :
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NPORT ASSOCIATED PRESS.
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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-18

There is a statue of a fireman on the
top of a fireman yn the top OF the Engine
House tower Its position is extremely clas-
sic, but TO the minds of many architects the
tom ensemble could he rendered more express
sive by changing the order OF its position
put il heels up
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-18

August SehTiier has rented store
in the Denton House building, where he will
act agent for the rale of extra family flour
from the Camden mills Price, 81 90 per
barrel Hotels, Boarding Houses and fami-
lies constantly suppiicd at the above figures &.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-18

The FIGURING Mill at Pleasant Val
ley, which has for few days pact been idle,
in consequences Of the failure OF Messrs Spen
Ger Il Stafford is to resume business in n few
days under the direction Of Messrs. Mitchell
Il Cable, of Rock Island.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-18

LAID Ur.-I'he steamer Jenny Lind
went down to the Boat Yard Yesterday,
where she will probably remain until re
opening of navigation next Spring. The J.
Mckee and Ben Campbell will continue in
the trade for few days longer.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-18

GRApEs.-Peck d. Stantield have a
fine lot of superior Isabella Grapes. nicely
put up in boxes, and just the thing for the
coming thanksgiving days Preparations
Call before they are disposed Of. They have
also several hundred barrels Of ex.
celent fall and winter apples; and few
cases of the best oystars we have eaten fol
a week
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-18

HowoRrn's NARlErlEs.-Look out
for n grand presentation Of remar kable
sights and wonders at lie Claire Hall, on
Saturday evening Particulars tomorrow.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-18
TO-DAY'S ADV'TS.
Ladies Festival.

yiHEE Ladies' OF Nh lst Presbyterian Church of Da-
L venport, VIII give public supper IN ,hr met
ropolltan Block" Oh Tuesdsy the cath int
The doors will be op nsd At O'Clock p. n. The pro-
ceeds o. The supper to he applied " the payment Of
the eh 1reh debt. ticEets admission Including sup
per- 30 cents each, To b. had at the OF Mes>rs
Burrows y Pr tt,man, Taylor 3 ballord, Hiddleson
b Lyon T. O. orse W Ills 4 Co.
NoylSIlX
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-18

Coop AGAIN.-We counted no less
than twenty five wagons laden with wheat
on Brady street, yesterday, at one time
That looks better than usual.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-18

Pork Packing is rather dull busin-
ess this season. Great difficulty is felt in
getting porkers.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-11-18

There was little more activity in
the grain market yesterday Wheat com
mands from 45 to 50 cents per bushel. This
is for home consumption. There is nothing
doing in shipping