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Destroyinr the Borers.

Mr.. G. w. Hartman, Of Bennington, Vermont,
sends us the following valuable details Of his OBJ
servations and practice:
Various species Of trees, both fruit and or
namental, are subject to the attacks Of grub
worms, which either kill, or seriously injure
them. Among these worms are included the
Apple and Pear Borers, the Peach and Plum
Bortrs.
The Apple Borcr, as usually observed in
this vicinity, in the trunks Of the Apple,
Ounce and Mountain Ash trees, is a white,
Aeshy grub, with flattened body and largo
dark head, which generally enters the tree at,
or near the collar, just at the surface of tho
ground, where the bark is tender, and working
longtudinaly, at first in the bark and new
wood, eventually perforates the tree to the ex-
tent Of many inches up and down, or through
the stem, diffusing poisonous property, and
causing its death This grub is the larv@ Of q
brown and whiie-striped beetle, half an inch
long and il remains in this grub state two or
thrcc-years, coming out Of the tree in q butter
fly form, early in June, flying in the nigl I
only, from tree to tree, after its food and finally
depositing its eggs during this and the next
month In the collar Of the tree.
The Pear Borcr, 10 appearance, Is nearly
identical with the Apple Borer, perhaps the
same insect, but is essentially different in his
mode Of operation--confning its ravagcs to
the bark and soft wood, and moving in q zig
gag course around the stem, cutting channel
that completely arrests the downward flow Of
the sap.
The Peach and Plum Borers are more
round and fesby than the former two, and
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subjoned the statements from some eminent physi-
clans, Of their effects in their practice $500
As A FAMILY PHYsIc.
Fsom DR.. Il. W. c~tprioAs qT Nep Orleans
"Your Pills the prince Of purses Their excellent
but very certain and eIecua in their action on The bowels
which makes them Invaluable to US in the daily treatment
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For JAuNpIcH AND ALL Liver COMPLAINTS.
From Dr.. Theodore BeH Of HeD York Cry. n, y,
purpose as an aporent but find their beneficial effects
upon the Liver very marked indeed They have In my
paints than any one remedy can mention. sincersiy
rejoice that we have at length purgatiye which worthy
the confidence of the profession and the people"
DYspEPsIA - INDIGESTION.
From Dr.. Henry ,. Rsor, Of st. Louis
"The PILLS you kind enough TO send me have been
all used in my practice and have satsed that they
adapted to the diseases Of the human system thai they seem
70 work upon them alone have cured Of dyr
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mentally found them to be eecual In almost all the
plants for which you recommend them"
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Ftom d.. j. O. Green, Of Chicago.
"Your PILLS have had long trial In my practice, and
hold them in esteem Is Of the best apeents have
excellent remedy when given In small doses for bilious
dyscery and darThGd Their sugarcoating makes them
very acceptable and convenient Tor tho use q women and
INTERNAL INSTRUMENTATION
From Mrs. B. Stuart 'a0 y e as. a. PAv'e'aa and ds
az find two large doses Of your PILLS. taken at the
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a when sh .aSs sra also Tssy e
much the best physc have that recommend other
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CONSTIPATION ~ CosTIvENEss.
From Dr. y. r. Tauohn Aostreal Canada.
aToo much cannot be said Of your PILLS for the Of
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Night Soil" for Corn.

A gentleman MANFRED one-third of corn
plat with guano, one-third with barn manure,
in which the urine had been saved, and one
third with privy manure, in which swamp
muck had been mixed as an absorbent While
the corn was growing, that which had been
treated with guano seemed the most luxuriant
but on harvesting il, the section MANFRED from
the privy produced the most corn, both in car,
and in shelled corn by weight --Macon Mes
senger.
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DAGUERREoTYPE OF "THE FEDERAL
CITYp UNDER DEMOCRATIC RULE.

We have nothing to regret but the brawls and
acts Of violence which have OF late furnished the
reputation Of the Federal City by the gangs Of
rpwdies who nightly inicst our streets. They
have, step by step, grow, holder and more defiant
until they now trample the laws under foot with
out the slightest apprehension. Continued iminu-
nifty from punishment always invites the repei-
ton OF offences. Tho insubordnatc spirits in this
city have become more reckless, aud their viola
tons Of order and the public peace more glaring. =
Washington Union.
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FREDERICK FEMALE SEMINARY,
FREDERICK. CITY, MD.

fREDEklCk' ClI1, MD.
SCHOLARS will be received at any time
- during the year, and will be charged from the
date of their entrance TO the end OF the scholastic
year. The LIST Of January would be n most appro-
PIRATE time for them TO commence.
This Institution has steadily and permanently in
creased in numbers for the last eleven years. until
the present capacious edcer which Is 80 feet 'front.'
30 feet deep, and four stories high, became entirely
inadequate 10 the growing wants of the school.
In August last, the Trustees commenced another
building Of the size and external appearance on
the west side Of the present edifice. This building
is now under roof and viii be ready for occupancy
early in the spring.
This addition will give us the largest and most
beautiful exhibition room IN the city, six large pro-
fessor rooms eighteen additional high, airy lodging
rooms and the whole Of the high basement Will be
fitted up for gymnasium for the young ladies' 70
exercise in during Indictment weather. These inn
provements make Il one Of the most extensive and
complete establishments In the United States.
This Institution has able and efficient Board OF
Musical Instruments, extensive Chemical and
Philosophical Apparatus, and II is confidently be-
cved that il offers many facilities for importing
thorough, extensive, and refined education as any
Seminary in the land
The school is not sectaran, on the contrary, the
young ladies' are strictly required TO attend such
Church as parents designate, accompanied always By
a Teacher.
For Board and Tuition, including furnished Rooms,
Lights, Fuel, Washing, etc., 5000 per scholastic
year; payable half yearly In advance.
D For Circulars, and other particulars, address
II. WINCHESTER, President
References IN Washirgfon City, ID. o.
Josiah =. Polk, Esq, vespasisn Ellis, Esq.
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PROSPECTUS
THIRTY-FIYE YEARS. aTRAMPS;"
ana PENn -sFft fs
A J0urneyman ShoemaLer.

A Journeyman Shoemaker.
IT PROPOSE TO GIVE AN ACCOUNT OF NY
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have had vicissitudes and troubles enough 10 try
any mans SOUL and almost ruin his understanding;
and now that am waxing old, and my thread Of
life is nearly spun out take this method OF trying
last in comfort TO the end
Ny "Tramps" will form q neat volume Of one
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subscribers hereto at fifty cents and will be issued
as soon as the subscriptions will Justify.
My old shop-mates, members Of the crsn, and
others trust will occasion" for me by subscribing
to this. Friends to whom this prospectus is sent
are requested 10 procure subscribers and forward
their names to b. T. STARK,
s96 Washington, d. G.
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NEW PROSPECTUS.
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Reo,l0 -Tr0,arU 1877


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United States Agricultural Society.
SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING

HNHE UNITED STATES AGRICULTURALS SO.
u ciety will hold lie Sixth Annual Meeting In the
Lecture Room Of the Smithsonian Institution, at
Washington city, on "Wednesday, the 18th day Of
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CARD.
TUNHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE THIS DAY (AU-
IL gust 3d) entered into partnership in the House
Carpenters and Joiners business, and having erected
new and commodious shop in the rear Of JACK
SON HALL, between Third and Four-and-a-half
Streets are prepared TO contract for and perform all
work in their line OF business either in city OF conn
try, with which their friends the public may favor
them, accommodating terms with promptness and
despatch. They respectfully solicit share Of the
public patronage.
GEORGE w. GARRETT q CO.
They have several houses and lots for sale in diff
ferent parts oil the city on accommodating terms.
G. w. GARRETT 4 co.
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Church and State, commences with January, 1857.
Price, only Twenty Ave Cents for the Year.
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II r. BE II G Il IL respectfully informs the
- public in general and his friends in particu-
lar, thai he has large assortment Of Fancy Notions
such as Cottons Needles, Threads, Silks, Buttons,
Pens, Tobacco, Cigars, together with Candies, Cakes
Fruit Vegetables, in short Family Provision
Store and will sell as cheap as the cheapest Don't
forget the place. II is BERGER'S STORE, on the
West Side Of Thirteenth street. second door south Of
G. street. o3 I'm
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BOARDING.

BOARDING.
MFRS. KURTZ, HAVING REMOVED to No. sss
lvl Eighth street. between and X streets, 10
prepared to accommodate six or eight gentlemen
with good board and comfortable lodging. Board
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the stock and fixtures of my BAKERY, C0NFEC-
TI0NERY, AND FRUIT STORE, doing good
cash business. For further information enquire at
this oicc. o3 81
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PORTRAIT OF A CITY UNDER DEMO
CRATIC RULE

"The records Of crime are never deficient In
materials for the horrible. Shooting stabbing
and garrotng, are among the everyday occur
rences; yet 1t is rare thing to hear that the
shedding Of blood has been expiated by blood.
.'Bone and muscle seem to be popular qual6
cations for places Of trust under the City Govern
ment. Street Commissioner Conoser has APP
pointed Tom Hyer TO be superintendent Of lands
and places and other pugilists have been selected
for conspicuous stations It may all be Wen
enough If the huge paws could be judiciously
used upon the heads of the rowdes who carry
deadly weapons in all parts of the cty."-N r.
Correspondent National IntHigsncer.
ANOTHER PORTRAIT OF IA aMODEL RE-
PUBLIC UNDER DEMOCRATIC RULE.
''The city Of Washington was on Saturday night
the scene of riot, bloodshed, and page. Hun,
dreds of armed ruffians held possession of the
streets, and firearms were heard in various quar-
ters 1t is difficult to learn tho particular deeds
Of the night, or the persons Ivy whom they were
enacted for the ruffans operate in clans, and
those clans are protected and fostered in their
organized capacity by the Corporation ITSELF
The States.
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CAT NEW STORE. a
WILLIAM p. FORD.

w ILLIA nj I. FUKD,
MANUFACTURE OF FRENCH AND AME-
house one door north Of Harbangh's drug store, on
Seventh street between and II, and fitted II up in
good style, and erected oven, Is now prepared
10 accommodate oil who may desire 10 partake OF the
good things in his line Of business. Having made
every and ample arrangements that will enable him
TO furnish fresh Candies, Cakes, and Pics OF his
make daily he faters himself being able to give
satisfaction 70 all who may favor him with a call
Parties, Balls Weddings, Pic Mics, Suppers, &C.,
served up at the shortest notice and in the most
fashionable style.
Ice Cream furnished TO order. sic Of
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"Do You Want to be shaved, sirfo
JAMES TALIAFARO,
BARBER AND HAIR DRESSER,

Obraer of Maryland AUenue and Seventh Sired.
LIE xhavcs pleasantly, cuts hair delightfully."-,
IL shampoons agreeably, and takes you by the
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WEEKLY AMERICAN.
rHE TRIAL
WASHINGTON
ELECTION RIOTERS.
CRIMINAL COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF
WASHINGTON.
JUDGE Ora WORD,
Presiding.
PHILIP BARTON KEY, ESQ.,. U. s. D. A,

COUNSEL FOR THE DEFENCE.
JosErH H. BRADLEY, ST., ESQ.
IioBxsr =. Scorr, ESQ.
YEsPAsIAS ELLIS, ESQ.
J0HE A. LINTON, ESQ.
WILLIAM J. MARTIN, ESQ.
J0sgPH II. BRADLEY, JR., ESQ.
DANIEL RArcLIFFE, ESQ
EDWARD @. CARRISGroS, ESQ.
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HtRANBERRIES, RAISINS, 40
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30 boxes New York CHEESE.
10 boxes CITR0N.
CURRENTS, ALMONDS, FLBERs, and
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Bank notes and Corporation notes taken at Bar.
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Splendid offers for 1856 and 1857 together.

Unlike the more ephemeral Magazines of the dav.
these Periodicals lose little by age. Hence, a full
year of the numbers with no omssions) for 1855
may be regarded nearly valuable as for 1857. We
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extremely low rates, viz:
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-04

1t is as absurd as it is vain, to attempt to
account for our present position by resorting
TO religious fanaticism, or the intrigues and
instigations of Abolitionists. The present
position IN which slave-holding and free labor
stand, face to face with each other is the in
eyitable result of all our past history and
4, was fully foreshadowed in the very first Con-
tinental Congress, and still more distinctly in
the Convention that framed the Federal Con-
etltution. In this state of things, it is in vain
that the selfish, the quietists, and the timid
whether at the North or at the South. cry out
Peacel Peacel There is no peace, Mr. Choate
and Senator Hammond to the contrary not
withstanding. There is no peace, and until
the great decisive battle now impending is
fought, there can be none. The struggle has
begun, and it must go on. Even grant that
over Jealous and fanatical zeal has pre-
cipitated a contest which we would gladly
have deferred. and, slumbering our own time
in quiet, would willingly have thrust upon
the days of our children. no matter. In this
thing we cannot have our way. In such a
struggle, there can be no neutrality. 1t is
time for every one to choose under which
banner he will stand. Woe to him who, in
this great crisis, shall prove himself coward
and traitor!-N. Y. Tribune.
The above is the conclusion of an attempt
to show that an utter and irreconcilable anita
South from the foundation of the government
to the present time. We have no comments
to offer upon it. 1t is as plump and decisive
as Mr.. SEwARD's Rochester speech. No eluci-
dation could make it palmer. 1t is simply
declaration of war to the hilt, upon the pecu-
liar and paramount institution of the South.
1t remains to be seen whether the people of
the North concur in these bloody and revolu-
tonary sentiments. We have cherished the
belief that they do not. We still cherish that
belief. We still trust that the national pat
riotism of the American people will indig
nantly spurn this outgiving of abolition fanati-
cism at the North, and meet the conservative
people of the South on national American
ground. We take the occasion to say, with a
pretty full knowledge of the popular senti-
ment of the South, that this can never be eff
fccted on the ground assumed by SEWARD.
GREELY and their associates. There can be
no nationality, no national union of the OPP
position to sham democracy North and South,
on such basis. The conservative element
il the South, including the enemies of South
ern fanaticsm as well as that of the North, is
willing TO unite with the same character of
element in the North, in the patriotic effort,
first to overthrow this fatal spirit of sectional
intolerance, everywhere, and next to crush
the hydra of modern sham democracy, and
last, and most to be desired to bring back the
administration of public affairs to the stand
ard of simplicity, economy and purity which
constitute the chief glory of the early history
of the government And that is all.