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The AcRIcrLrrRAL FRAuD.-Your readers
will remember that in one of my early letters
| noticed fraud that was attempted to be
played off at IN Agricultural Show in Ayr
shire. The lr 'prietor Of a priz. bull, it was
alleged, had fastened on a pair Of false horns
and otherwise tampered with the animal, in
order to obtain t'ie premium. The Asricul-
tural Association were SO enragcd at the trick
and its success, that they brought the mat
ter under the notice of the Lord Advocate,
who is entrusted by the Crown with the man.
agement Of all criminal affairs. 4 prosecu.
ton, accordingly was entered on, and the Of
fender came up for trial this week at AYR.
for the crime of Obtaining money on false
pretences. After leading evidence on both
sides of a somewhat conflicting character, the
jury returned a yerdic. of not proven. Tho
accused thus escapes the punishment of the
law; but he has committed an offence which
has excluded him from ever again competing
ut the exhibition, and has cut himself of
from the society Of every man of hope. Let;
ter from Scotland
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In a recent address at the North Carolina
State Fair, Hon. T. L. Clingrhan stated .
remarkably fact concerning q locality of the
vestern rart Of that State. In district OF a
few miles in extent on the Tyron mountain,
neither dew not frost is ever known. The
district is remarkable for the variety and
excellence Of its native grapes, and they are
often found in fine condition in the open air
as late as December.
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Two Mistakes In Feeding catlDc.
There are two mistakes not unfrcquently
committed about this season Of the year,
which 1t may We we'll TO notice, as they may
be thereby prevented in number Of instan-
ces.
One Of the mistakes to which we refer,
consists in allowing cows and other kinds of
stock to depend entirely upon grass even afs
ter 1t has been deprived Of much of its nutri-
tive qualities by repeated freezings. That
this practice must be injurious, reason or
common sense might suffice TO teach without
any lessons frcm experience whatever; but if
the latter are needed to enforce the former.
they can b. had daily by the inspection Of the
diminished quantity and deprecated quality
Of the milk and butter, and also by looking
at the falling OF in the condition Of sheep,
cattle, or other stock. Cows that get :
backset from this cauSe and at this season,
are not likely to get over 1t all winter. The
injury to the grass itself from too close gnaw-
ing, &C., we may merely name without any
details.
The other mistake to which we refer, con-
sists In making to sudden change from
green to dry feed. Any sudden change Of
this kind must produce more or less derange-
ment In the system and condition Of those
subject to it. The change from dry to green
food in spring Is probably more frequently
a source Of serious or violent disease but,
nevertheless, the change from green to dry
should be mace gradually. Pumpkins sup
ply one material whereby this change can b.
made gradual; and if there were no other ad-
vantage to be derived from root crops, it
would be we'll to raise quantity every year
to serve the purpose Of making the change
from green to dry feed q gradual ont. Even
after this change is made, a few roots occa-
sionaly through the winter seem absolutely a
necessity, both for the comfort and health Of
animals fed on dry hay. and almost an indis-
pensable for ewes and cows that begin to give
milk before any green thing Gun be had in
the spring.
The eavoidance Of these mistakes or NAL prac-
tices will not only contribute to the comfort
and health Of tie animals upon farm, but
will also yield not unsnviable satisfaction
to the feelings Of their owner, as well o. save
him from losses in several ways, which we
need not now part;cularize. Country Gen.
tlcman.
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Nowhere at the present time is agriculture
pursued with greater skill and success than
in England; aud there is in that country
steady and continued rrogrcss both in ~
Ciepec and the art VI cultivati0s.
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Provide your liens with comfortable
place and plenty Of food. such as corn, cub
meal mixed with scaldins water. or hot po-
tatoes, with occasional fea,s of tho dcsh Of
young calves, plucks Of sheep. and constant
access to pure water, gravel, old mortar,
oyster or clam shells, and bones, all broken
finely and they will yield eggs In abundance.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-12-03

Riches are the baggage Of virtue
they cannot be spared nor left behind;
but they hinder the march.
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potrg.
fFor the Ame -ican |
LIN ES.

ISCCGNtIA.
Meath tho softly waving branches.
OF the trees by yonaer shore.
A maiden fair, hut broken hearted,
Pours her plant thus svermore.
o rolling ocean, in thy fury,
Thou hast torn my love from me,
Deep beneath tho surging billows,
Hidden BY the dark blue sea,
Lies the form that once loved so,
Whom it gracsd this earthly sphere,
Now engulphed within thy csverns,
Thou dost hold the ono so dear.
Thou hast snatched him from his loved one,
Thou hast ta'en my all Of bliss,
Thou hast wrecked in thy wild fury,
All had of happiness.
Then be still thou roaring oceen,
Hush thy surging waves to rest,
Let me, mid thy wild commotion,
Tell the anguish Of my breast.
Do grieve that thou hast taken
Him loved SO we'll from me,
Do I weep that all my pleasure
Sleeps beneath the angry sca'
'Tis not that which bi ds my tears flow,
'Tis not that which tears my breast,
1t is the thought that he departed
Knowing not that he was blest
With the love Of her who scorned him
In her pride Of pomp and power,
Who rcpulsed the noble-hearted,
Drove him from her fav'rite bower;
Caused him dec to angry ocean
To assuage his breaking heart,
Gave him not farewell; token,
When he hAsted to depart.
o, thou rude and roaring ocean,
Though thou hide my love from me,
Tell him mid thy Wild commotion,
My heart is his beneath the sea.
Tell him that the love be sht for,
Now belongs to him alone,
Tell him that the one who scorncd him,
For his loss doth grieye and moan.
Tell him this ye balmy brcezes,
That softly blow around my head,
Tell him this yc angel voices,
Who are watching round the dead.
Bid him wait in happier realms,
Till the one he loved while here,
Shall reach with joy those blessed bowers,
And give to him a love sincere;
pure and spo.lcss love shall be
Ours through long eternity.
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INDUSTRIOUS.

A large portion of our citizens belong
to 'thc laborins class" They have an
avocation-a calling or profession. They
always have something to do; and what
is still better, they have heart to do
it. Their days are spent in useful labor
Of body and mind, and their nights in
sweet reposc.
They are useful as an example, useful
to their families; and in short, they exert
a general good influence. They are pro-
ducers; and. the vast commodities OF the
nation, that fill the villages and cities of
our land, are but the fruit of their inces-
SAINT toll. They bring fourth the hidden
resources of wealth from both land and
sta, and that which to the idler seems
useless, becomes in the hand of the indus
trious, personally remunerative. and an
additional motion to jealous and persc-
vcrins effort.
The beautiful garden, the cultivated
field, the costly mansion, the neat cottage,
the noble ship, the extended railroad,
the..massive facto!y,the lightning tongued
telegraph, are everywhere seen as the
fruits Of industry.
low useful man may render himself
wien he has heart to work like q man !,
How degraded he may become. when he
repudiates his very manhood, and Goa.
sents to nothing.
Young man. mark out for yourself a
path Of usefulness and honor. Take the
first step in that path-:ake the second
yak in it-continue to walk in it, and
ultimately you will reach position in
society; honorable to yourself and useful
to others. II. NJ. EATON.
kent's Hill, Nov. 1853.
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PROBLEMATICAL.

A horse in the midst OF meadow suppose,
Made fast to stake by line from the nose
How long must the line be that feeding all round,
Will permit him to Craze just an acre of ground
Beudaoea Ga1ctis
It's very plain case, If you'll only Suppose"
That it is just feet from his tail TO is
For the line will be then (the rule cannot fail,)
About seven fec, less than if tied to his tail.
Mu,sr.a- Erpress
If it.. Just seven fee, from hi. tail to his nose,
You've made a mistake would suppose.
Ills head mi g.t turn outwatds If tied to his tail,
And your calculation would then surely fail.
The Corporal. (Loaasp,le 7,nos)
II you had limo from the end oil your nose,
In the hani- of two women without any beauI,
Ho.r long acouid II BE- II the pert little witches.
Remove cd i, from there to the seat of your brecches
MagntHe Errr.s.
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''Sloth, like rust, consumes faster than
labor wears"
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twri,er opposite the Gallows.)

Writer opposite the Gallows
II strung on the line which hangs down from yoi
beam,
We're every rascal bcnath the sun. CLEAN.
Say which of you gentlemen soonest can guess,
The fate Of the driver of "NayspHe Erpress.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-12-03

/ free states, the people generally, possess
a republican spirit. They are opposed
to aristocracy, and in favor Of equal rights
and privileges. II community be COM
pared to field Of wheat, i. will be pro.
per enough to let the aristocracy be re.
presented by the taA 6!ighted heads. and
the democracy, or those Of republican
feelings, by the golden grain.
A republican people are distinguished
particularly for good common.sense.-
In this respect, brother Jonathan has al
ways been the richest man in the world;
and in the arts and sciences ne is not a
whit behind his grayheaded neighbors.
The spiri, of republicanism or democ.
raey, if you like the term better, mani
tests itself in every day life. 1t is the
great regulator Of the common affairs of
the people. 1t knows no distinction in
dependent of moral principle. it never
crouches before broadcloth and besver, or
become slave to silk and satin.
TIE farmers daughter at the wash tub,
is as highly esteemed, as the girl sitting
at the piano; and the son Of the poor
man in the district school, is entitled to
the same protection, and to the enjoyment
Of the same privileges, as the son of the
rich man, and he has an equal chance
to take the prize, as the reward Of dill
gence.
The farmer, walking between the han
dies of his plow, may do as much for his
common country as the judge upon his
bench, and is entitled to rs much re.
spect.
A man Of republican feelings regards
himself as one of the many. who uphold
this great republic; and that that which
perpetuates the independence OF the ma
ton, is the independence of the individ-
ual. He wields as much power at the
ballot-bor as the richest man in the ma
tion, and he would sooner sacrifice his life
than be deprived of his constitutional
rights.
True republicanism has no fayorites,
and knows no distinction originating in
birth. property, or color. Every indi-
vidual is to be equally secure in person,
property, and reputation; alike entitled
to the respect and confidence of commu-
nifty, while there is just appreciation Of
the privileges guaranteed to the Ameri-
can citizen, and an exact compliance with
the requirements Of the civil and moral
law.
We are extending this sketch of char
dcter beyond the original design, still we
canno: reach the goal at which we aimed
without speaking of the
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L AT EST VS..
Thirty-Fif ,Congress,

WASHINGTON, March 4.-SRNATE.-
MIR. Stewart, from the COMMITTEES on the
subject, reported adversely on the bill
amending the act of March Sd, 1858.
granting bounty lands to certain officers,
etc.
HoUsE.-The Speaker announced the
first business in order to be Mr.. Heard S
resolution. asking the appointment of a
select committee to examine into charges
OF Executive influence controlling the
action of members, the question pending
being, shall the resolution be entertained
as question of privilege?'
MIR: Heard proposed an amendment
charging on his own authority and COM
mon fame, the President with endeavor-
ing to control the action of the House on
the question Of the admission of Kansas
under the I.ecompton constitution, by
Executive patronage.
Humphrey Marshall suggested post
ponement for month. ..'
Mr.. Burnett objected 10 postpone
rnent and said 1t was due to M. Burns.
the member implicated, that he should
have hearing now. The charge was
base and contemplate, intended to injurs
the Democratic party as wel as Mr..
Burns.
MI. Heard said he had twice aisclaim-
ed personal hostility.
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Communication dirccte entreE
Norfolk ct la France.

N resultat DIES communications CONNER
~ ciaes au point d'etre establis, entire ce
port ct ceux de la France, soroitd' augmenter
imminent futilite' de scavoir leur language
Aux hommes, don't les affaires ineneront une
correspondence, Reconnaissance evientune
necessite, tandis que dams la societe respecta-
Die, lie valeur ct Pavantage de Get accomplis
sement seront plus que jamais estimes.
lie sous signe, ayant REIMBURSEMENT OBJ
tenu plus de facilities que Pordinaire pour Sc
METRE en- etat de sannoncer CONNIE precep-
teur en- Francois, otfre respecteusement SEES
services a la disposition DIES Messieurs ct DIES
danes DIES deux villes de Norfolk ct Port
smouth pour les instruire dams la belle Ian
que. Aux danes chez eux, ct aux Messieurs
dams son office No. So. E. Main street.
CHARLES SAMUEL.
DC me- Fevriar
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NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE.

ME are just in receipt of lot of very "a
w desirable goods, which we think
we can offer as great inducement to 81
purchasers, on account of remarkable low
price, for which we offer them; thew are such
as Ladies Kid Congress Boots, Ladies Moroe-
co Boots, with and without heel, any ouanti-
ty of Misses Morocco Boots, and as nice as
can be had in the city. A superior quality
OF Gents Cater Tops, remarkably low price.
Besides every other article of Ladies, Gents
and Misses goods in our line, which are neat
and serviceable. Our store is small, but we
nave the goods, give us call and prove it.
at No. SO, Church street.
We have small lot of Chldren's Caters.
very pretty article, which we will sell low.
ia 20 WILKINS u co.
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WASHINGTON, March 3.-The fol-
lowing appointments wero yesterday
confirmed BY the Senate, in Executive
session:
W Il Gusts, Collector Of Customs,
Yorktown, Va.
j S Parker, Collector Of Customs, Cher
rystone, Va.
G G Robinson, Naval Officer, Norfolk.
A DENLY, Surveyor, Norfolk.
W Shandy, Surveyor, Richmond.
Il Hancock, Collector, Washington.
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NEW ORLEANS, March 4.-Walker and
Henningsen, the fillibusters, are here.
Walker has voluntarily given bail in the
sum Of $4,000 to appear on the 6rst of
April to answer the charge Of violating
the neutrality laws.
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New ORLEANS, March 3.-The House
OF Representatives of this State has passed
a bill authorizing company already or
ganized to import $500 free negroes
from the coast of Africa, indentured for
mot less than fifteen years.
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LIGHT! LIGHT!

M z would most respectfully call the at
w tention of the public to "BAlLEY'S
PATENT NON-EXPLOSlTE SELF-GENE-
RATING GAS. LAMP" Having purchased
the right for Norfolk city and county, would
be pleased to exhibit the above Lamp and
Burner, which will produce light, the best
and most economical known to mankind.
The lamp il adapted to Churches, Hotels,
Stores, Vessels, Railroads. Private DNyi-
li-Ss, &c. BCHL&EN < kEAENS,
No. -, Crawford street,
lie Dim Portsmouth.
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HARRISBURG, March 4.-Both Houses
of the Legislature have adjourned over
till Monday. The Democratic State con-
vention assembled in the House at noon
to-day, when Victor E Parlett was chosen
temporary chairman The consideration
tsthe contested seats was postponed.
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Auction Sales.


PROPERTY AT UCTIO N-TWO
HOUSES AND LOTS ON Butte
STREET.
WILL BE SOLD, without reserve, to the
w highest bidder, at public auction,
MONDAY, March the Sth, on the premises,
at l21I o'clock
The two houses and lots, situated on the
South side of Butte street, nearly opposite
James street, Nos. 80 and Al They are both
comfortable good houses. For further par
ticulars enquire of the Auctioneer.
MAJ JAS, G. POLLARD, Auctr.
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Auction Sales.
JeWelry, Fancy Goods & G
AT AUCTION.

AT AUCTION.
COMMENCING this evening and coatin-
" uing every evening this week at No. 81,
Crawford street, we shall sell large assort-
ment of fine JEWELLERY. We name Gold
stone, Cameo, enamellcd and plain Gold
Sets, Cuff Pins, finger Rings, and Gents
Breast Pins, Studs and Sieve Buttons, to-
gether with fine Is Karat Gases Lever Wat
ches, and Silver do. Also, a large variety
fancy goods, Cigars, India Rubber Overshoes,
&c. &. A. BENTON, Auct'r.
No. 81, Crawford street.
Portsmouth,, Feb 15-lm
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Direct Communication with
FPanco

France.
YNHE commercial intercourse to be estab-
Il lished between the Port of Norfolk and
the coast of France, renders an acquaintance
with the language of that country, not only
a necessity for those whose business NAV be
thus directed, but enhances its value as a go
cial accomplishment both to Ladies and Cen
tlemen. The undersigned having possessed
peculiar facilities in qualifying himself for
that capacity, respectfully offers his services
to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norfolk and
Portsmouth as q French Precepter; to the
Ladies at their residences--to Gentlemen at
his Office at Mrs. Freeman's Boarding house
No. So, Z. Main street.
Schools attended both for classes Of French
and Book Keeping on moderate terms.
Merchants and others requiring temporary
assistance in arranging their books, making
mp accounts &C, will do we'll to apply to him
before his time is fully occupied. A thorough
knowledge of the French and sufficient ao-
quaintance with the German and Spanish
languages to keep mercantile accounts in
them if required, may render his services
useful to those engaged in the foreign eonti-
mental trade.
fe 20 CHARLES SAMUEL. 4.
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New York, March 4.-The United
States steamer Niagara is expected to
sail for England on Saturday.
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New YORK, March 3.-Freeman Hunt,
editor of the Merchants Magazine, died
this morning.
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GUNDRIES-
- Fresh Tomatoes in cans at low figure
Genuine Olive Oil in Black Bottles
bordeaux Oil in large and small Bottles
French English and American Mustard,
Andrews and Durkcs Yeast Powders,
Very Superior Green and Black Teas,
Genuine Laguyra and Old Java Coffee,
First rate Butter at 25 and 3I19 cts.
English Dairy and Imitation English Cheese.
Wicker Baskets and Pals of every variety
For sale at prices to suit purchasers.
GEO. K. GOODRIDGE,
te No. 6, CampbelPs wharf.
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New ORLEANS, March "a dispatch
from Mobile says that the steamer Eliza,
with 1000 bales of cotton, was burnt be-
low Demopolis, and thirty or forty lives
lost.
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CHOICE BUCK WHEAT-Justth the
" season for hot Buckwheat Cakes, a fresh
supply pennsylvania Buckwheat just received
at the City Provision Store, and for sale low.
lie E. C. DEFINING.
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SECOND DISPATCH, |

New ORLEANS, March sd-The steam
er Eliza had 1900 bales of cotton on
board, and thirty-nine passengers, inclu-
ding the Rev. Mr.. Newman, of Louisville.
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THE METROPOLITAN,
MERCHANTS HOTEL.

IF ERLY THE UNION.)
FHNEIS convenient and pleasant establish
a 1aent having been thoroughly renovat-
ed, painted improved and put in first rate
order, the undersigned announces his readi-
ness to accommodate transient and perma-
nent boarders in a style not excelled by any
other house in the Southern country.
The table will be provided with the best
the market affords, the bar with the best
wines and liquors, and his rooms are airy,
pleasant and we'll furnished.
The terms are very moderate, and no pains
will be spared to give entire satisfaction to
all who may patronise his establishment.
de 20 j. L. WEATIIERWAX.
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THE undersigned is prepared to give de
l. signs for public and private edifces and
to contract or superintend the same.
w. s. WEST, Practical Architect.
Office No. 80, South street Baltimore Md.
No.47, Broad Water street Norfolk, Va.
de 5-ly
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BRUSHES !!
BhUO1TTO
GRIFFITH, WILSON & co.

ERIFFITH, WILSON & CO.
~ offer to the trade and consumers one of
the largest and best assorted stocks ofBrushcs
to be found in this section, such as White
Wash, Horse, Scrub Clamp, Floor, Wall,
Paint, Shoe, Busting, Stencil, Shaving, Hair,
Tooth, Comb, Nail, Crumb, Stove, Marking
and every other kind generally called for.
cheapest and most varied stock of Brushes
in the city are invited to No. II. East Side
Market Square, Sign Of the Pad Lock.
fe rs
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New York Markets.

NKw YORK, March 4. -F'lour-The
market to-day was irm-with sales of s.
500 barrels at $4.25a4.3 80 for Common
to Good State;Ohio $4.90a5. 10; Southern
$4.G0a5.00.
Wheat-The market to-day is firm;
sales of Southern white $50 cents; and
1875 cents for red.
Corn-The market is firm; sales of
$4,000 bushels-Southern white at 67a69
cents, and 67}a69 cents for do. yellow.
Pork-The market to-day is firm; with
sales of Mess at $16.74a17.00 and Prime
$13a13.25
Beef-The market is steady; sales of
Re-packed Chicago at $11.00a13.00.
IIard--Is firm; sales at 94a95 cents.
Whiky-No sales reported.
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Y. S. GUYOT"S
"DYEING ESTABLISHMENT"
LUDLOW HAS REMOVED no
q

LUDLOW HAS REMOVED no
NO. "a, West Main ST.
4 have just received choice lot Of goods,
IL selected especially for the Ladies OF Nor
folk.
6 doz Pomades, Assorted
do do Frangipanni Pomades,
do do Boudois Pomade, =
do do Barrel Pomades,
1gross Assorted Colognes, 2 doz Cold Cream,
4 do Extract Frangipanni,
6 do Lubin Ext Assorted, gross B Windsor
Soap,
4 doz Monster Soap, 2 do Universal do
2 do Milk of Lettuce Soap,
Go Banzold Soap,
do Black Strick Pomade,
10 Gross Assorted Eng. Tooth Brushes,
8 do Lows Hair Brushes.
Together with large variety too numer-
Gus to mention. Give me call.
JOHN II. LUDLOW,
"a West Main st,
ia ~ Norfolk, Virginia.
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LNOR SALE-A likely Negro Boy, six
IL feet high, we'll framed, strictly honest,
intelligent, and well suited as a porter or
house servant-would also make valuable
salesman in the market or a retail store
Apply at this office. fe II
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DOTATOES.-400 bushels of superior
a Jersey white Mercer potatoes, equal to
any IN the market, in store and for sale low
by THOS. P. CROWELL,
te 2-tf Higgins' Whit