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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-09-09

USE OF THE PoTATo.-This valuable
and nutritious esculent is not only useful
to US. in the many tempting forms in
which it is presented in its unmistakable
character, but the farina extracted from
it is largely used for culinary purpose
The famed grayies, sauces, and soups o.
France, are largely indebted for their ex.
cellence to that source, aud its bread and
pastry equally so while great deal Of
the so-called Cogniac imported into
America from France is the produce Of
the potato, and imbibed as the pure es-
sence of The grape. The fair ladies OF
our country perfume themselves with the
spirits Of potato, under the designation
Of "eau de cologne. But there are
other uses which this favorite esculent is
turned to abroad. After extracting the
farina, the pulp is manufactured into
ornamental articles, such as picture
frames, snuff boxes, and several descrip-
lions Of toys, and the water that runs
from it is most excellent scourer. For
perfectly cleaning wooden, and such like
articles, and curing chilblains, it is also
successfully employed
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A WEEKLY RELIGIOUS AND FAMILY
IA Newspaper, edited by eminent clergymcn
assisted by the following distinguished
REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS.
REV. GEO. b. CHEEVER, D. D.
REV. HENRY WARD BEECHER.
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that is now struggling for success. It is frien
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listing institution and every proposed public
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trine that the principles of human freedom arr
part of the Gospel itself.
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CIRCULAR TO LAWYERS.
PuBIlsHIsa HOUSE, OF LusE. LANE 4 O,

PUBLISHING House OF LUsE, LANE d Co..
Davenport, Iowa, Aug. 26, 1857
"E ARE ABOUT TO PUBLISH A LAW
w BOOK which we think will be neces-
sity to every Lawyer in the State. 1t is to en-
brace the organic law of Wisconsin, Of Iowa, the
old and new Constitutions Of this State, the Code
and all General Statutcs including those to BE-
passed ut the next General Assembly. Marginal
References will be made to reported decisions Of
the Supreme Court of the State Of Iowa. on all
sections Of Statutes which have received con-
struction ; and in addition, where Code Sections
relate to Practice alone, and are similar, or sub
stantially ike those of New York. or any other
State; copious notes of decisions in such State,
as well as this, will be subjoined. It will be
seen that this plan is comprehensive-the Book
ssre to be very valyable-yet we think we shall
be able to sell it for Five Dollars. That the work
will be well and thoroughly done we are entirely
satisfied, as it is to be prepared by Hon. JOHN
N. BRADFORD, recently Judge in the County
Of Ontario, New York, but now resident Of this
State. Yours Respectfully,
LUSE, LANE & CO.
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Hoors OF YOUNG HoRsEs.-We saw
recently, an instance of the i'll effects re.
sulting from the neglect to shorten the
excessively long hoofs Of young horses
A colt with unusually long hoofs, had,
in his play, stepped on some hard sub
stance, and broken off the front part Of
the hoof of one foot to the quick. The
accident was attended with some bleed
ing, and excessive lameness, the poor
fellow being unwilling to put his foot to
the ground. Ten minutes work might
have saved the animal much pain, and
the owner might have had the profit OF
three months growth, instead of having
it arrested for that period.
But the occasional breaking Of part
Of the hoof is but trifle when COM
pared with other mischiefs resulting
from the same cause. When the toe is
too long, the strain on the fetlock- Joint
is greatly increased. and permanent in
injury to the suspensary ligament Of the
foot often follows. Young horses fire.
quently have wind gals, and other evil
dences Of sprains. before they are put to
work, and in ninety nine cases out Of a
hundred these are where shortening Of
the toe has been neglected. On some
gravelly and stony lands and hard roads,
the hoofs will wear fast enough, as Ma
ture evidently intended they should but
If horses are kept on good smooth turf
their feet must be kept short by artificial
means Ohio Farmer.
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Reasons for taking the Dubuque Express
and Herald.
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WHY is THE DEMAND so GREAT FOR
DIR. MANN'S
AGUE BALSAM /?

BECAUSE it will, in all cases, safely and eff
I'D fectually cure that much dreaded scourge
of the Wes.--Chills, Fever and Ague-without
fall and in cases will counteract the poison OF
Malaria, of which fact thousands do testify
and, unlike all other nostrums, it is only recon-
mended for one class of diseases, and as a tonic
it is unsurpassed We will offer few eviden.
ces Of its worth, by men Of influence and high
standing.
PRINCETON, Ill, Sep. 90, 81.
DIR. MANN--Dear Sir: For several years
past have used your Ague Balsam in my daily
practice, and have closely observed its effects in
hundreds Of cases, and in no case has it failed
TO produce the most happy effect l can most
cheerfully recommend it as a certain specific for
chills, Fever and Ague, and Malarious diseases
Truly yours, H. AUSTIN, M. D.
MARSHALL, Mich, Feb. IL, '57.
DIR. MANN d. co. IL have sold large
amount of your Ague Balsam in this vicinity,
and from my personal knowledge of it, believe
it tina best remedy for chills fever and ague that
has ever been sold in our State. Yours.
0. A. HYDE.
AsHTABuLA, O., January /, ,56.
MESSRS. s. X. MANN d CO.-Gents -
In canvassing the States of Ohio and Michigan,
for the sale ofthe different remedies of which we
nave cOntfol, our attentl0n mas been called TO oD-
serve the great name that your Ague Balsam
has gained for itself in every place where sold
1t really seems to be the peoples remedy, and
its sales more rapid than all Others. 1t is des-
tined to supercede all other Ague remedies in
the market. Very Truly Yours,
A. d S. HENDRY.
New YoRK, Feb. %, SO.
MESSRS. S. X. MANN & CO.-Gents IL
have at our house in st. Louis sold your Ague
Balsam some three years, and have carefully OBJ
served its effects in CURING, and must in all can
dor say, do not believe its equal exists in all
the world Of medicines. To my personal know
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have known it used, after all other remedies
iad been tried in rain, with the most happy re-
suit. And what's more remarkable / have never
known a case but what remained cured for at
least that season have no hesitation in recon-
mending it as perfect triumph oyer chills and
fever. Respectfully yours,
PROF. o. j. WOOD.
s. X. MANN q CO., Proprietors,' Ga
lion, Ohio. Sold by all good Drug
gists.
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OBJ Doust ann farm.


Planting wheat in HiIls---Successfal
Experiment.
Correspondence of the New York Tribune
ROCHESTER,, FULroN Co., IND,
July ~. 1853.
Through the Tribune, as coming to
the notice of the greatest number of
readers, ! wish to present the following
matter Of vast importance in regard to
the cultivation Of wheat.
planted last Fall FIVE rows of wheat.
with spaces between different rows, of
three feet, two feet, and eighteen inches ;
this was kept clean with the hoe, and the
product is as follows: average number
Of stalks from each seed, nearly thirty
two; number Of grains to the head sew
enty-two to one hundred.
Thus, If we count less than really
grew. say thirty stalks from each grain
of seed. and seventy-two the fewest
number of grains found in any one head,
we get at the rate Of over two thousand
fold, and from that to three thousand
two hundred, counting the highest yield.
From the year ls45 to 1855, the average
in this and parts Of the adjoining coun-
ties, according to my record, was less
than eight bushels to the acre, the very
best being thirty-three bushels. Indian
corn sown broadcast, at the rate of from
one to two bushels, will yield larger
average. but when planted in our usual
way. produces from thirty to one humid
red bushels per acre.
Ny object in writing this is to bring
the facts to the notice of agriculturists,
and to induce as many as possible to try
the experiment on as much land as they
are willing to experiment with. l hope
those wishing to test the matter will get
the wheat in before the last of August.
lay off the ground two feet each way,
and put four grains to each hill, and
keep clean till next harvest 1t must be
put in early--no matter how soon after
harvest. This will give thirty stalks to
the square foot. and lO4. o8o.6oO grains
to the acre; which, allowing s9s, $50
grains to the bushel, gives nearly one
hundred and sixteen bushels to the acre.
This estimate is correct one, based upon
actual facts, and, although it looks like
wild calculation, will, think, prove
SO nearly correct as to help reform our
present slovenly and extravaganza mode
of wheat culture. The quantity Of seed
required to plant an acre is only a. triae
over five pounds. if put in as above des-
cribed. Where my wheat stood in rows,
three feet apart. when ripe the heads APP
peared nearly as thick together as in
field Of broadcast wheat, and instead of
being from two to three inches in length.
were from six to seven.
CHARLES BRACKETT.
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Terms of Subscription.

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one postoffice. The paper will be mailed sep
arately to each club subscriber.
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our copies Of the Weekly sent to such addresses
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PROSPECTUS OF THE PRAIRIE fARMxp
FOR 1859

THE Prairie Farmer is the leading Aprieul.
IL tural paper published in the Northwest.
1t holds that honest labor is the foundation Of
oil lasting prosperity, and that the working
man should be enlightened, honored and re-
warded. The labors Of the Prairie Farmer are
divided into three departments.
I. 1t strives to teach the best methods Of i'm.
proving the farm, its soil, its buildings, its pro-
ducts, it's live stock, its conveniences and 10
comforts,
ii. It believes that fair prices for farm pro-
duets are Just us essential to the farmers pros
perity as large crops and fat cattle. It labors
to help him to secure the best market for His
products, and to prevent the middle man from
taking too much toll for his services.
III. It labors to enlarge his stock Of ideas.
to improve his understanding, and while avoid
ing partizan politics, to teach him true political
economy.
In addition to vast amount Of agricuItural
information, the columns If the Prairie Farmer
give the news of the day, both home and foreign.
The variety is such. that family leed take no
the current events and topics Of the day The
art Of condedsing is practised, BY which great
deal can be given in small space
One portion Of the Prairie Farmer discusses
farming; a second gardening; . third IneohAnies;
fyurth household economy; o fifth the markets,
very full and accurate; sixth local news, and
news by telegraph and mail; ; seventh devoted
to interesting literary matter, and an eighth to
educational topics for the young: to oil q which
is added q large number Of excellent, practical !,
and instructive communications, on various
topics, each week. The Praire Farmer has .
larger circle Of contributors than any other agri-
cultural paper in the United States.
TERMS OF THE PRAIRIE FARMER.
! copy year in advance, s 200
copies g .--.-..--s- 80
..---.---. o,UU
10 1900
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~ The Prairie Farmer will be seat TWO years
to one subscriber for - in advance.
NJ And old subscriber sending ONE WV
name and 50 in advance. viii receive two copies
--one for himself and one for his friend.
az The Prairie Farmer will be sent on trial
for three months for % cents.
Address /" PRAIRIE FARxER.D Chicago. III.
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PROS ECTUS
OF THE
Dubuque Daily, Tri-Weekly &
Weekly Times.

The publication Of the DUBUQUE DAILY
TIMES-an Evening Paper--will be com
menced on or before the first day of June next
1t will be printed on large, eight column sheet,
Of the best quality Of paper, and with new type
In Politics it will be Independent Republican, and
will contain all the latest political, Commercial,
Local and other News.
The TRI-WEEKLY TIMES will be issued
on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings,
and win contain all the News and Editorial
matter of the Daily.
The WEEKLY TIMES will be issued every
Wednesday morning, and win be high toned
FAMILY NEWSPAPER. In addition to the latest
General Intelligence and Editorial matter Of the
Daily, it viii embraRe condensed summary OF
the events of interest, and the Agricultural pro-
gress Of every county in the State that can be
heard from, arranged under the heads Of the re-
spectiye Counties. 1t will also contain II large
amount Of Miscellaneous reading. adapted to
the Family Circle, and especially to the wants
of the Farming community
TERM
DAILY, 81 per annuIn, in advance
WEEKLY, 2 :.
Or So after six months
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DUBUQUE.
Fulton City Dubuque & Mime
apolis
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PEOILEDS LINE.
EROM Chicago to Upper Mississippi via
I Chicago, Fulton City and Minnesota Pac-
ket Co. Steamers, affording to the travelling pub
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Transporting Neschandise
Over this Route is manifest, viz : avoiding the
Frequent Delays
Of handling, so usual by other lines, and Civ
ing more satisfaction to owners and consignees,
by landing Goods on
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The rates Of freight are equally satisfactory
The Boats composing this line are commodious
and commanded by experienced and gentleman
ly officers.
For information respecting the arrival and
departure to and from Dubuque, inquire of the
agents,
Mark Goods Care Peoples Line, via Fulton
City"
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Vice Presidents.

Hon. S. j KIRKwooD,
I. Hon. r. H. LEE,
Hon. H. w. GRAY, }Vice Presideuts.
Hon. G. F. CLARsoN,
Hon. K. PRICE.
JOIN PArTEE, Librarian.
Rev. G. BrLLrNGs SMITH, Cor Ses'y
THOMAS HreHEs, Recording See'y.
j. P. WooD, Treasurer.
Hons. John Shane, D. B. Palmer, d. W. Price.
Chas. Negus, w. F. Coolbaugh, s. II. Lang
worthy, F. W. Ballard, NJ. B. Cochran, 81. d.
Downey, E. X. Hugg, VIM. Vogt, T. 8. Paryin.
w. Penn Clarke, S. G. Culbertson, g. d. Wood-
in, G. W. McCleary, lie Grand ByiDgton. s. q.
Winchester, Curators
Iowa City, June, l57.
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Also on hand a large assortment Of
WOOD TYPE.

From the establishment Of D. Knox & Co., Ohio
These Type are well finished, and will be solo
in Dubuque at New York Prices, and warranted
perfect.
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HAND AND POWER PRESSES

OF oil kinds, at as reasonable terms as they car
be got anywhere in the West.
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A WEEKLY RELIGIOUS AND FAMILY
~ Newspaper, edited by eminent clergymen,
assisted by the following distinguished
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-01
Our Richmond Correspondence.

RICHMOND IVA y SelN - rvs
COgdiica Qf The Hon SssrFard cleB'sa'-sosaer lTiss
and The National Horse Ea1dt'o. a: PhdadslpAa-
IN, Prosecution in TIE Late Duol Cdsg-Lafgs Igr II
C,tisys-rhs FhH nade, d., dc.
The coudlton Of the Hon. Shcrrard Clemens who
recently wounded the duel with O. Jennings Wise,
ESq quite favorable the accounts heretofore
published would lead to suppose The probability q
smpuatou Il the leg imminent, the chances ~ favor
q that necessity beng deemed by his physicians IN the
~ ave one and IN that event they regard the
chances FOR and against his recovery about equal Two
days will determine the fate u the leg but
under the most favorable circumstance months WI
cksse before the patient viii be fully restored 70 strength
u sincerely be hoped that these apprchcnsons q
necessity 10 ampu,ate viii prove untounded
There truth IN the report that Gov. Wise has nc
certcd an invitation 70 deliver al address the National
Horse Exhibition 70 he held al Philadelphia On the tn o.
October next lie has declined the invitation
Tho Prosecuting Attorney and Justices Of the Peace Il
Henrco county where the recent duel between Wise and
Clemens was fought are leaving stone unturncd 10
procure testimony upon which 70 found a prosecution
Thus far however their Efforts have been entirely with
out success card has recently appeared in city ia.
-, from The seconds a. NJ Clemens tyng f rar,irnlar
Of duel; but this brings the matter within e
Va rcspnns,httv thar n had never been published Nc
ing second the affair, be would, being summoned
90 testify plead his privilege, and he would be sustained
And a. 20 obtaining clue % INC author through the
medium Of the newspaper Office, " make
the document available testimony, that g out %
tbc question II got there; but IN what manner Is not
easily determined. i . generally surmisod that com
explanation ~ tho affair vii be published ~ he other
side, and n l. very certain thai another difficulty viii
not grow uNt OF "
Tc daily influx ofstrangers to our city Al this time
unusually large 4 arge number q Souherucrs-those
especially from the regions where yellow fever pre-
wais-are Laws here, waiting NOR favorable
counts from their respective localities THIS, 81 course
operates bCuohcay Cor the hotels and other business
Adjustments Cor ne sudden transition from heat cold
expcricuCcd within The past week viii the pur.
chase q many articles il the way ~ clothing, The
cestlty Cor which contemplated when they cll
thcr homes June or July last
Tho fall trade l. getting On prosperousiy and the city
I'm general prcsawts lively appearance Man street Is
M the present time miniature representation of your