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Ra-A Boston lady who had a somewhat

Has- A Boston lady who had a somewhat
Bachanalian spouse, resolved to brighten him
into temperance. She, therefore, engaged a
Waterman, for a stipulated reward, to carry
sPhilander' to the watch honse, while yet in
a state of insensibility, and to brighten him
a little when he recovered In consequence
of this arrangement, he was walked up about
eleven o'clock at night, and found himself
lying on a piano bench in a strange and dim
apartment. Raising himself on his elbow,
he looked around, until his eyes rested on a
man sitting by the stove and smoking a CT
gar.
"Where am ?" asked Philander.
"In the medical college," said the cigar
smoker.
"What a doing there?"
"Going to be cut up !"
"Cut up? How comes that"
"Why, you died yesterday while you were
drunk, and we brought your body here to
make ANATOMY"
dts a lie I amt dead !"
"No matter we bought your carcass any.
how, from your wife who had a right to sell
it, for it's all the good she ever could make
out of you. If you are not dead, it's no fault
of the doctors, and they will cut you up, dead
or alive"
"You will do it, hey ?" asked the old sot.
uTobes sure we will-nou-immediateLy."
"Well, look O. here, can't you let us have
something to drink before you begin?
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40,
ROBT. r. BALDWIN.
FLINT RIDGE, FRIEDRICH Co., VA, |
November 4, 1857. !

DR.. R. T. BALDWIN =
Dear Sir-Krowing the deep interest
you feel in agriculture, and especially in any
thing that relates to the improvement of the
soil, and believing as I do that those interests
would be promoted by a more frequent com
munication among farmers in regard to their
practice and experience, must be my apollo
gy for addressing you this communication.
About twenty years ago l determined tc
try what improvement 1 could make on .
small portion of my farm by the use of clover
and plaster. For the purpose of making the
experiment, I selected field of about thir,
teen acres, the soil of which was light and
sandy. I had cleared this field, and had il
in cultivation about eight years before [ COM
menced to use clover and plaster on it; dur
ing this timeit had been producing an aver
age of about twenty-seven bushels of corn tc
the acre. I commenced my effort to improve
the soil by sowing it with about one gallon
and a half of clover seed and about one hun
dred pounds of plaster to the acre. l soon
found that the plaster acted we'll on the soil,
producing a heavy crop of clover, which was
allowed to remain on the land, without either
moving or pasturing it off, for three years
at the end of which time it was ploughed up,
in the month of March or April, when the
clover was in a dry state, and planted in corn,
and the next summer it was left over fer
stalk fallow, and sowed with wheat in the
Fall, and again sowed with clover and plaster
in the Spring, and the same routine continu'
ed up to the present time that is to say,
frst either two or three yearsin clover without
pasturing or moving any part off, then corn
succeeded by wheat on a stalk fallow.
The result of this practice is that the pro-
duct of this feldhas been more than doubled,
and is still increasing. For the last eight
years it has averaged upwards oftwenty bush
els of wheat and about %forty-6ve bushels Of
corn and last season, when the wheat crop
in thissection o. country was remarkably light
and of very poor quality, I harvested from
this field twenty-four bushels of bluestem
white wheat of excellent quantity, and weigh
ing sixty-four pounds to the bushels. 1t may
be proper to remark that no fertilizer has
ever been used on this field, except clover
and plaster.
Now, whether this improvement is the ef-
feet of shade, or whether it is mainly at
tributablc to the decomposition of vegetable
matter in the soil, 1 will not attempt to de-
eide. I merely give you a faithful statement
of the mode of culture and the result, and
will leave it to you and others to draw your
own differences.
Very respectfully yours,
JAMES CARTER.
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Nor so BAD.-In the spring of 1913, l
was somewhat excited by a revival. When
ever business and Providence permitted, L
presented myself among the anxious seekers.
On one occasion a thin. bodied j%ourneyman
shoemaker, with a high and remarkable mar
row forehead, but who had the religious ex-
element very severe, whispered to me, 'May
I call you my brother in Christ JesusT Yes
I obligingly replied, 'f you want to- 'How
do you feel, brother?! he coufdentially in
quired. Got a pain in my breast frater-
nally responded ; 'but faint nothin' new;
I'm used to it, The excited and sympa-
thetic convert groaned in behalf of my aching
breast, as I supposed, and said, My bowels
yearns" Now, being deficient in a knowl-
edge of scriptural phraseology, I took the
converts mteaphoric words literally and So,
with unfeignedly pathetic tones l replied ;
Been eatin' something what don't agree
with you, 1 s'pose. Better take some catnip
tea when goin' to bed. It's good for the
stomach ache Hearing this, he gave a very
extraordinary look, and subsidized into the
midst of a shouting group Of brothers and
sisters across the aisle.
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ID PLANTERS and house BUILDERS.

TyHE Subscriber returns his thanks for the very
l. liberal patronage received for the past, and
takesthis method to inform the citizens ofYork and
the surrounding Districts, and the whole South,
that he has effected another Improvement in the
Cotton Gin and Wheat Thrasher,
that excels any that have ever been introduced
heretofore and from long experience he has no
fearin challenging any other Factory, either North
or South, to produce an equal. He feels very con-
fdent in saying to the public, that his Gins excel
in performance any other make or pattern now in
use. With dry cotton the roll cannot be broken
or made to spew over, which no other pretends to
claim, and with good driving power and attend
ance, a as saw gin, will
Gin from 4 to 6 Bales or more in a Day
weighing from $50 to 400 TBS. which is as much
as any one hand can we'll handle in q day. Any
person wanting q superior Gin or Thrasher, can
be supplied by sending on his order to me at
Lewisville, Chester Dist, S. G..
Work will be shipped to any place desired. RE-
PAIRING done at the shortest possible notice.
To House-builders, 1 will say that I am manu-
featuring
SASH BLINDS AND DOORS,
of every description, made Of the best material,
and dry lumber, and workmanship the very best.
All work carefully packed and forwarded to or
der. JOHN SIMPSON.
June IL, 1856 "a If
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4musing &eabmg>.
A RICH CORRESPONDENCE
From the Washington Star.

The following letter was received some
time since in this city, penned, evidently in
dead EARNEST, by som northern autograph
hunter, who appears to have been taking a
Rip-Van-W inkleish snooze for the last quar-
ter Of century:
GENEVA, Feb -, 1858.
Dear Sir: Making a collection of auto
graphs, I should be very happy to add yours
to my number as soon as convenient to your
self.
Hoping that you will grant my request,
remain yours &c. &c.
(Signed) W U. c..
Walnut Hill, Geneva, N. York.
Observation-Disclosures 'sFree," Hon.
John Randolph, U. S. S., Washington, D. e.
This letter fell into the hands of one of
our city jokers, and elected the following
creamy reply:
WASHINGTON, D. c., March l, 1858.
My Dear Sir: Your brilliant epistle of
February -, 1858, addressed to "Hon.
John Randolph, U. S. S., Washington, D.
c." requesting his autograph, is now, by a
train of circumstances unforeseen, by you, up
on my table. The letter was Advertised and
there being no John Randolph but myself in
this city, I took the liberty of opening it.
lam not bold, 1 think, in assuming that you
intended to address John Randolph, of Roa-
noke, who unfortunately for your valuable
collection of autographs, departed this life
some eighteen or twenty years since, other
wise, I doubt not, he would have complied
with your modest request. You are not al
together, however, unfortunate that your
communication has fallen into my bands, for,
applauding your zeal in so patriotic an un-
dertaking, I will be most happy to assist you,
by forwarding the signatures of some Of my
remarkable acquaintance. am sorry | am
not able to do so at present.
My friend, G. Washington, Esq, late
Commander.in-C Chief of our Army, is not at
present in town, but should he return soon,
I shall lay your letter before him.
I have several other distinguished friends,
of whom you may not have heard, but on
dilligent inquiry you may readily discover
that their m are worthy a place in your
priceless Album.
w. Shakespeare, Esq, of Stratford-on
Avon, England, has some lille renown in
the world of letters who, 1 have no doubt,
will cheerfully oblige you, when [ meet him
next.
Should I meet any of these gentlemen
shortly, 1 shall, assuredly, oblige you, and
had not the immortal Adam (who In his
palmy day possessed a country seat called
"Paradise") expired a 'Jew days" since,
I would have enriched your collection by his
valuable "lNark."
Yours with profound respect,
JOHN RANDOLPH.
P. S.-If you think proper to reply to
this, drop the "Hon." and pay the postage.
Notey Beney.-Adam's christian name is
not remembered. J. R.
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IN A BAD FIX.

Once upon a time, says an exchange pa
per, we do not vouch for the fact, in the
village of B., in the State of Massachusetts,
lived a handsome miss of seventeen, whom
we will call Fanny L., and George B. was
her accepted lover.
The course of true love did run smooth,
and in due time came the usual happy ter
mination of their wooing, and the twain
were made one by benedictions of the holy
church.
They were married early one summer
morning, and the same day travelled costly
and happily to New York, as the first stage
of the wedding tour. AS a companion, a
young brother of the bride, a mischievous
young rascal, accompanied the happy pair,
but we'll it had been for them had the trust
ed themselves to their own society and left
James to ornament dog tails and spit-ball
the schoolmaster, &c.
Well, the party arrived at the St. Nicho-
las hotel. While George was dutifully at
tending to the comforts of his young wife,
James, in the performance of his duty as
groomsman, went to the Office, to enter the
names and select appropriate apartments.
Pen in hand, a brilliant idea struck him, in
pursuance of which he entered the names
in the register thus:
James L., Miss Fanny L George B.
Fanny retired early, being somewhat ia
tigued with travel. George smoked his
cigar for an hour or two, and dreamed of
his bachelorhood, we suppose, and finally he
requested to be shown to his apartments.
An o~bsequious waiter came, candle in hand,
and asked what number it was.
with the lady who came with me- re-
piled George.
The waiter smiled, hesitated, and then
approached an exquisitely dressed clerk, and
repeated the question.
with the lady who arrived with me-
George answered again, blushing to the tips
of his ears.
The clerk smiled and shook his head, as
if in pity of his ignorance.
1T won't do, sir; you have mistaken your
house, sir such things are not allowed here,
sir
Wont do! Why I only want to get to
bed
That you may certainly do in your own
room, sir, but not in the lady's apartment,
sir
The lady's apartment! Why that is my
WIFE
The clerk bowed ironically. All Every
fine, sir; but it won't 60 down, sir; here is
the entry, sir
George looked at the register, and there
was the entry, sure enough
Miss Fanny l.. and George B.
He saw tue whole secret at a glance he
protested and entreated, but it was no use,
He called on James to witness his v~eracity
but he was no where to be found. The
bystanders laughed, and the clerk was in
exorable, and the poor fellow was forced tc
his solitary chamber to pass his bridal night
invoking blessings on the whole of the 'res'
pectabl houses and younger brothers.
How George justified his conduct to the
disconsolate Fanny this veritable history
doth not state.
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WHE SHOALS AND OUICKSANDS

Il OF YOUTH.-Just Published, the Sd Edi-
ton. On Spermatorrhea or Seminal Diseases
A scientific Treatise on the treatment and perfect
cure of Nervous Debility, Seminal Weakness, In
voluntary Emissions, Impotence, &c., resulting
from vicious habits acquired during the critical
passage from Youth to Manhood.
By DIR. CULVERWELL, Member of the Royal
College of Surgeons of England, (1627.) Licen-
tiate Of the Hall 1924 and 30 years Resident
Practitioner in London; Author of the 'Guide to
HEALTH" '.Green Book" "How to be Happy"
memoirs of Single and Married Life" &c.
This small, but highly valuable Treatise, writ
ten by O world-renowne Physician and Surgeon,
points out the only sure and permanent cure for
all diseases resulting from self abuse, and is the
only publication of its kind written in q benevo-
lent spirit and by n scientific man. 1t should be
in the hands of all who value their life and health
and happiness here and hereafter.
Price, IL cents, or 4 stamps, at the receipt of
which will be sent, post free, and we'll secured, by
DR.. Gu. KLINE, No. 420 LIST Avenue, Box 1886,
New York.
Jan 81 II
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PEACH WoRM.-It is said that a mixture
of one ounce of saltpetrc and seven ounces
of salt, applied on the s~urfance of the ground
in contact and around the trunk of a peach
tree seven years old and upwards, will des-
troy the worm, prevent the yelo~s, and add
much to the product and quality ofthe fruit.
Also, SOW the orchard with the same mix
ture, at rate of two bushels to the acre.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-08

sg@ In agriculture, it was once the prac-
tice to take ancient customs as an infalible
guide nothing was then doubted, nothing
Investigated, and consequently nothing i'm
proved. Now, it is the principle to do moth
ing without a reason-every thing there
fore, is Investigated, and consequently, every
thing is improvcd.-Er.
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mF During a very tedious sermon on the

RT During a very tedious sermon on the
Decalogue one of the congregation exclaim-
ed several times, go, how good, how good! ~
"Do you mean that nonsense ?" asked sew
eral of his acquaintance. "No, my dear,
I mean how good it is that there is no
eleventh commandment, for that mighthave
forbidden sleeping during a sermon, and l
1 don't know how We could have kept that
commandment"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-08

A H1T.-"My father is richer than yours"
said a boy to his companion, the other day.
How do you know" was the reply.
."Because nv father says, your father pays
for every thing when he buys it, while my
father never pays anybody, but keeps his
money to shave notes with"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-08
TABLE CUTLERY,

Isl pieces in a sett) Tea. Trays, in sets and sim
gle; Table Mats. All the new style of PISTOLS,
from 80 cents to $40. GUNS, double and single,
from $40 to $50. Slung Shot and Percussion
Caps Game-Bags, Flasks, Wads and Shot.Pouch,
es. Walking Canes of all kinds; Clocks from So
to TWENTY DOLLARS.
All the above named articles, with many others
MT noont;onod will ho cold
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-08
SEWING MACHINES.
To Manufacturers, Planters and Private
Families.

To Manufacturers, Planters and FrlVate
Families.
IN purchasing such an article as q SEWING
i MACHINE, the true policy is to buy the best.
|. NJ. SINGER g. Co.'S GAZETTE, a beautiful
~pictorial paper, contains full and reliable inform
alton about SEWING MACHINES, and answers
all questions that can be asked on the subject
All who read this paper will learn how to pur-
chase a Sewing Machine with which 81, 900 o year,
clear profit, can be made, and will be protected
from being imposed on by some of the humbug
Machines now before the public. Singer & Co.'s
Machine is arranged to do coarse and fine work of
every description. The Gazette may be obtained
gratis on application at any of Singer s Co.'S OFF,
ces. A machine can be seen in operation at the
Tailor Shop of Mr.. W. C. OWEN, of Yorkville,
S. C. L. NJ. GRIST, ut the ENQUIRER Office, is
an authorized agent.
Singer & Co.'s Charleston Office, 324 King-st.
Principal Office, 1923 Broadway, New York.
July 2, 1857. rs If
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farmers Department.
INCREASED FERTILITY OFLAND,
Editors ofhc Winchester Republican

DEAR SIRs Il send you for publication a
letter which l have just received from Mr.
James Carter, who is, you know, one of our
most intelligent and successful practical far
mers. This letter cannot fail to be read with
much interest by the farmer, for the expert
ment which he details cleary establishes the
important fact that cultivated lands may be
increased in fertility without the application
of manure of any kind whatever.
Yours,
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LOW FOR CASH

and CASH ONLY. Bring in your Bank Bills
will take almost any kind of money; so trouble
not yourself with the idea that l will refuse.
M WATCHES, JEWELRY, CLOCKS and
Musical Boxes REPAIRED at short notice by an
EXPERIENCED WORKMAN.
1000 OF. OLD SILVER WANTED.
E.. NJ. KIRKPATRICK.
Nov 0G AZ If
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-04-08

A SECRET FOR LEGIsLAToRs.-An old
member of the Pennsylvania Legislature,
who maintained his seat and popularity fora
number of years, always voted "no" when a
vote was recorded-"for,". said he, when
asked his reasons, "when a good law passes,
no one looks for the yeas and nays on it
when a bad one does, they always do"
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The State of So. Carolina,
YORK DISTRICT.

YORK DISTRICT.
Eldred D. Williamson rs. S. W. Ruddock.-IHach'
ment.
W. B. Withcrs, rs. Same.-4Hachment.
WHEREAS the Plaintiffs did, on the goth day
w of November 1857, file their declarations a.
painst the defendant in the above stated cases,
who. rs it is said is absent from and without the
limits of this Sta;e, and has neither wife nor at
torney within the same upon whom n copy of the
same declaration might be served. 1t is, there
fore Ordered, that the said defendant do appear
and plead to the said declarations, on or before Inc
2Sth day of January, which will be IN the year OIL
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and NIFTY.
nine. otherwise final and absolute Judgment will
then be given and awarded against him.
JOHN G.. ENLOE, C. C. C. pLs.
Ian 81 y lyq
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INDIAN CAKE.-One coffee cup butter
milk, one do. of sour milk, one teaspoonful
saleratus salt and three eggs. Make a tol'
cradle thick batter Of Indian cake.
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WRITING DESKS,

Eolios, Paper-Cutters, and Ink-Stands; Tuck.
Dressing and Pocket Combs; Hair, Cloth and
Shaving Brushes; Harrison's Perfumery and
Soaps Violins and Strings; Patent Candle-Sticks
and Lamps; Casters, Fruit Trays, Razors, Pock
et and Bowie Knives;
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NATIONAL POLICE GAZETTE

NATIONAL POLICE GAZETTE
~ This Great Journal Of Crime and Criminals
is in the Twelfth Year, and is widely circulated
throughout the country. 1tcontains oil the Great
Trials, Criminal Cases, and appropriate Editorials
on the same, together with inform :tion on Crimi-
nal Matters, not to be found in any other
paper.
gag" Subscription 50 per Annum; 81, for Six
Months, to be RENTED by Subscribers, (who
should write their names and the town, county
and State where they reside ~plainly,)
To R. A. SEYMOUR,
New York City.
July l6 % II
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SPOONS ARID H0RKS,

Silver and Plated Ladies'; Shell Jewelry Boxes,
with lock and key; Jewelry Vases; Watch-Stand
with bell and ink-stand attached; Pearl Glove Hol-
ders Fancy Shell Boxes and Dressing Cases; La
dies fine Work Boxes and Travelling Caps Ladies
yUorI, Do,lot, opI Sfoodo.
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JAMES M. EDNEY,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,

Sc JOHN-STREET, N. \.
BUYS and forwards every kind of merchandise
I'D for % per cent. Commission: Refers to Govs.
Swain and Morehcad, n. W. Woodfn, j. W. Os-
borne, C. P. Mendenhall, A. NJ. German, Esqrs;;
and Rev. C. F. Deems, Hon. W.. A. Graham, and
others. Dealer in Pianos, Melodeons, Organs,
Harps, Guitars, Music, Sewing Machines, Iron
Safes, Pumps, Garden Engines, &c. A printed
list of the different makers, kinds and prices sent
free. Publisher of m elegant Autograph OF
Hickory Nut FaUs,"N. c. ISL and the Cher
okee Physician: or, Indian Guide to
Health.' This invaluable tamiiy adriscr should
be in every house. 1t treats Of all diseases, has
a copious glossary, and prescribes the remedies
from natures bounteous stores, for all our infrm-
tiles and misfortunes. 1t is printed on fine white
paper, handsomely bound, fourth edition, 300 pa
ges, and is mailed free for one dollar. New Rose
wood Pianos, $3.50.
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LOCKETS AND MEDALLIONS

Gold and Silver Pencils and Pens; Gold Thimbles
and Speetacles; Comedian, Plain, Gold and Sett
Rings Necklaces, Amulets, Ear-Drops and Pins
Silver, Shell and Pearl Card Cases Silver Salt
Cellars inlaid with Gold; Napkin Rings in boxes
Silver and Plated Cups and Pitchers; Cake,
Pickle, and Fruit Knives Sugar, Salt, and Pre-
serve Spoons: SILVER
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nAMSAY,S HISTORY OF SOUTH

IL CAR0LINA.-The subscriber has in press OF
Walker, Evans & Co., Charleston, Ramsay's His
tory of South Carolina, with Maps of Charleston
and the State, which will be ready for subscribers
by April 18th. The Book is q Carolina work IN
every respect, paper, print and binding. In this
History we have n full record of the hardships and
difficulties of our Fathers in the desert with the
savage Indian, and the Briton in the war OF H.
The work is being printed on fine white paper,
large clear type, bound in one volume complete,
octave, 600 pages, cloth, arms of State on back,
Palmetto Tree on side, price So 50. Half calf
marble edges, 81 so. Send on your name early
only q small edition printed. Published and
for sale by W. Duffih'
Bookseller, Newberry, S. G.
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GOLD & SILVER.
THE SUBSCRIBER

It1E
HAS ON HAND a splendid assortment of land
Ill is constantly receiving something new GOLD
AND SILVER WATCHES and JEWELRY of all
kinds. Coral, Cameo and Gold Bracelets Gold
Beads, Necklaces, and Neck Chains Fob and
Vest. Chains: n large assortment of Seals and KEYS,
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FRIEND WooD: 1t Was a long time after I saw
you at Blissfeld before l got the bottle of Restora-
tive for which you gave me an order upon your
agent in Detroit, and when I got it we concluded
to try it on Mrs. Mann's hair, as the surest test of
its power. 1t has done all that you assured me
it would do; and others of my family and friends,
having witnessed its effects, are now using and
recommending its use to others as entitled to the
highest consideration you claim forit.
Again, very respectfully and truly, yours,
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Always on hand at DUTIES Book Store, Newber-
nv, S. c., Rivers Historical Sketches Of S. c.,
Carrolrs Historical Collections of S. c., Collec-
tons of Historical Society of S. c., W. Gilmore
Simms' Romances, Horse Shoe Robinson, a Tale
of Tory ascendencY in S. c.. by Kennedy.