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Having sold my stock of Clothing and Fixtures to Messrs. Keller and ShmaIzried, on the 29th January, 1858, take pleasure in recommending the new firm to the pat rons and travelling public of that stand.- Myself and J. c. Ward can De found at the old corner of Union and Shelby streets, where we will be pleased to see those in debted to us, and wait on those wishing to purchase in our line
 J. WILDBERGER, ''frm." Fob. 20. l858.
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TAKING IT CooLLY.-Jones, the tal- ented editor of the Ouachita Herald, who was an independent candidate for Congress in the Second District, against the regular Democratic nomi- nee, and was defeated, Gas matter of course,) thus philosophically and humorously consoles himself:
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Reading Matter On Every Page.

r1g Subscribers to the Shield who have heretofore received their papers at thepost- office, who pay no box-rent at that office, will have to receive their papers at the office of publication, as Mir. Adamson, the P. M., is unwilling to deliver them to any except those who have boxes in his office.
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Memphis, July 24, 1858. GREAT INV ELd I ION! G.)EIlnI GIN.
 MANUFACTURED BY
 WILSON & PAYNE.
POPLAR STREET.
El&El4 EIS, TENN .

A COTTON GIN which would remove the hulls, leaf, limbs and other hard sub- stances from the Cotton before it gets to the roll, has long been desired. Cotton is much detOriated in price on account of the foreign substances mixed with it, and which the best Gins cannot remove. The Eclipse Gin almost entirely obyiates this difficulty. Its cleansing qualities add from one-fourth to one cent per pound to the market value of the cotton ginned by it. Another ad- vantage, two hands will gather as much cot ton for this Gin as three can for any other in use. It is very simple in construction, so much so that any ginner can feed it; it runs light and is in no way liable to get out of order.
 LETTERS PATENT were obtained from the United States Patent Office on the 27th day of April, 1858, and the proprietors are now prepared to supply Planters the BEST GIN ever brought into use. For further particulars refer to the undersigned.
 WILSON $ PAYNE.
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Memphis, Tenn.
yEZh1&kG kGZn

A. J. WALT $ CO.,, Memphis, are the only authorised Agents for the sale ot the genuine 'ERobertsoes county Wh1sEy,' which is clear of all drugs and impurities, as it has been analysed and found to be wholly free of all deleterious and poisonous ingredients which now are used so exten- sively in the manufacture of every descrip- tion of liquors. Price only $l 25 per gal lon. June 26, 1858.
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 names, we will send them the ''Her- ald' for life-at the usualprice, $3 % per annum anVGriGbly in advance.
 In conclusion, we desire permission to remark, that the small experiment we have just made is eminent}y satis- factory. Whatever aspirations we may have had for glory, are entirely subdued. The pursuit of seat in Congress "under difficulties '' is one in which we have no desire to re-en- gage. We are satisfied that we carry with US in our retirement the best wishes of a generous tho' ungrateful people, and are content.
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THE BOIL WORM. The Brandon (Miss.) Platform of Saturday last says:
 We learn that the boil worm has made it's appearance in some parts of the county, and in very formidable character. We would not be surprised if it should be general if a close scruti- ny was exercised. The planters may easily tell by shaking the plant be- tween sundown and dark, and watch ing for the miller or fly that deposits the egg.
 The Kinds County (Miss. ) Gazette of Wednesday week says:
 From all portions of the county we hear distressing accounts of the boil worm. + the accounts that reach us are not very much exaggerated, the cotton crop will be seriously injured.
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NEW FIRM.

THE subscribers having purchased the stock of Clothing and Fixtures, at Nc. 255 Main street, of John WiIdberger and J. Q Ward would most respectfully announce t. their friends and the travelling community that they have formed a co-partnership un. der the firm and style of JOS. KELLER & CO.,, for the purpose of carrying on Cloth ing and Furnishing business, where they will be pleased to sec their old customers and purchasers generally.
 JOS. KELLER.
 GEORGE SHMALZRIED. Memphis. Jan. 29, 1858.
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Planters, Testimonials.

The following letter to the patentees of the Eclipse Cotton Gin from one of the largest Plan ters in Mississippi, is high testimonial of its value:
 OXFORD. Miss, April 27, 1858.
 MesSrs. PAYNE < WMsON-Dear Sirs: Yours of the 23d inst, prop0unding various inquiries as to the performance of the Improved Eclipse Gin Stand l bought of you, is at hand.
 Tn answer l have to say that 1 am well pleased with the Gin, and consider 1t a valuable improve ment, as 1t protects the gin saws from coming In contact with the hulls or other hard substances- they must perform much longer without injury or sharpening also the sample Is much better from not having cut up the hull or other substances to be thrown into the lint-room with the cotton l could not say what the difference in value was be- tween the cotton ginned on the old stand and the one purchased from you, but there was quite perCeptble difference; but as It was somewhat mixed in the room and want of proper care Tn bailing it out, 1 could not get the sales so man aged as to give 1t satisfactory difference Tn price, but 1 am well enough satisfied to order another stand for my other plantation at the same price. do not consider that the draft is peTceptibly in creased, if any, nor did we find any difficulty in running 1t, or that it more liable to get out of order than other gins managed by negroes ] wish you to make me an 80 saw gin-stand with the inducements, and have it ready by the last of
 7 '' JAMES BROWN.
 N. B.-I think we ginned from to I ba,es per day, on my Gin, 59 saws. On trial 1t glnned at the rates of $50 lbs per hour of very huly cotton of last picking. The balance of the crop ginned with it was between go and 100 bales. J. E.
 MEMPHIS, December 10, 1858.
 This is to certify that I have tried Wilson < Payne's Gin, and find it superior to any Gin have ever tried. It makes better sample of cot ton, and relieves itself of trash and bolls in very superior style, which cannot be described to one nv '0'J ' SAMTIFT c CRTTTF
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'' wei SAMUEL s. CRUTE.
CoAHoMA COUNTY, Miss, Dec. g, 1856.

This is to certify that I have seen Payne < Will sons improved Eclipse Gin in operationand have no hesitancy in pronouncing it the best Gin for trashy cotton that have ever seen run. It separates the hull and all other hard substances from the cotton before it reaches the roll. It then gives a ample equal if not superior to any other Gin.
 J. r. FERGUSON. P. s. I have compared a sample of cotton from the improved Gin, with one from a Gin of the same make, without the improvement, and I think that the sample from the improved Gin is worth from one-half to one cent more than the other.
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s lP M ] JI e & OUD88
 AT THE OF FASHION! 2S9.....FGAIN STEGEET......I99
 Memphis, Tenn

Memphis, Tenn VIE are receiving and opening for the in- spectiOn of the ladies, one of the most fash ionable stocks of
 French Millinery end Fancy Dry
 Goods Ever brought to this city. Also a very se- lcct assortment of Dress Goods, Silks, Be- reges, Challies, Organdies, Grandees, lis sue Robes, Plain and Dotted Muslins, &c We call particular attention to our
 Millinery Department. Consisting of all styles of French Blond, Chip, Leghorn, English Straw and Neapoli- tan Bonnets; Flowers and Ribbons French Embroideries, Valenciennes, Gimpure, Hon. iton, Point and Applique Lace Setts; Chan tilly Lace Mantillas;' Embroidered Silk Nantillas Dress Trimmings of all descrip- tions Parasols, Fans, Gimpure Lacos, &c. Our Dressmaking Department is in full operation. Dresses made in the latest styles in ten hours notice, and guarantied to fit, and we'll made.
 MOURNING GOODS, Always on hand, and orders promptly att tended to. We most respectfully invite the ladies to call and examine our goods before purchasing elsewhere.
 N. STILLMAN &CO.,
 239 Main street, Memphis, Tenn. April 10, 1858.
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w Q R s SHAM HOU s E.
 Memphis, TenR.

THE subscriber wouldrespectfullyin inform his friends and the travelling public that he has, at heavy outlay, built and furnished this House in neat and handsome style, and assures the public it shall be kept as a first-class Hotel. Feeling grateful for the liberal patronage extended to him, will en- deavor to merit continuance of the same.
 J. J. WORSHAM,
 Proprietor.
 H. M. WORSHAM, April 10, 1858. Assistant.
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FOREIGN NEWS
BY ATLANTIC GABLE.

5 ' AILANLlU CABLE.
 NEw YORK, Aug. 26.-The following dis patch was recieved this morning by the At lantic Telegraph Cable
 VALENTIA BAY, Aug. 26.-Peace has been concluded with China England and France are to be indemnifed.
 Bombay dates to the 18th of July have been received. The mutiny is being rap idly quelled.
 DIED-On the Fist inst, in RicLland township, NARgIssA, daughter of ". B. and Drucila ohu- son, aged years months and ? days
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which would dispense with this close atten- dant upon the Gin is certainly therefore de- sirable.
 l have obtained LETTERS PATENT. bearing date October 13, 1857, for an inn proved COTTON GIN FEEDER. which is the desjderGt1Jm for the Cotton Planter By attaching my Feeder to a Cotton Gin. the labor of one hand is saved, as with it one hand can as easily attend a single Gin as two can without it. And if planters crop requires two Gins, by attaching one of my Feeders to each of them, one hand can attend to both Gins. In addition to saving labors the Eclipse Feeder will remove large portion of the dust, dirt, hulls and trash from the cotton, previous to it's entering the gin, thereby improving it's quality and enhancing its value, by making better sample" This alone is an important con- sideration and worthy of attention.
 am willing to put up one of my Feeders Tn any neighborhood, that planters may see and judge for themselves.
 l shall be prepared to furnish Planters with Feeders in time for the growing crop. For further particulars call on or address j. P. Prescott < Co.,, Lard Oil, Soap and Candle Manufacturers, in front of the Com mercial Hotel, in this city, at whose Factory one of the Feeders will be exhibited to and put in operation for any and all who may de- sire to see it.
 Planters visiting Memphis are earnestly requested to call as above directed and ex- anime into it's merits.
 JEDEDIAH PRESCOTT.
 Pdtentee.
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CoAuoaA COUNTY. Miss, January 3. 1857.

This Is to certify that I have been running Messrs. Wilson Payne's improved Eclipse Gin Stand some two weeks--a portion of the time on as bad cotton and as full of hulls as could well be picked, and not one hull out of hundred made it's appearance in the roll. Indeed she will separ- ata all hard substances before going to the roil' and makes a sample over and above a common Gin from 4 to A of a cent per pound out oI thlS hully cotton, and will gin from one to two bales more per day than any other gin ofmy knowledge of the same number of saHs-to wit, 60 saws-out of this hully cotton, and cannot detect that she runs harder than any other 30 saw gln; out of clean cotton, she gives q superior sample
 RasnnctfuLlY. vonr nh saryant.
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Respectfully, your ob't servant,
 N K IFAVELL.

During the time Messrs Wilson 4 Payne's inn proved Eclipse Cotton Gin has been running at Mir. N. K. Leavell's, haveat different times Wit messed the performances of said Gin, and do tully ooncur with the above certificate.
 Given under my hand this 9th of January, ,s9t-
 I G. BRUOF0N.
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ARTISTS MATERIALS.
Pocket Knives.

!: you wan, a Fine Knite, call and exam inc our stock We keep nothing but the finest Pocket Knives manufactured in Amer ica and England.
 ". R. STRANGE & co, 2l6 Main St., under Odd Fellows Hall, June 12, 1858. Memphis, Tenn.
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JOS. KELLER
NOHrCE-

Memphis, Jan. 29, 1858.
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COTTON PLANTERS l!
 A t GGK1T Tio7n2 Eclipse Gotten Gin Feeder

THE feeding of the Cotton Gin by hand has ever been regarded as tedious opera tion, besides being very injurious to the one who discharges this duty, (from inhaling the dust that arises from the cotton.) geno geno orally requiring change of Gin Feeders frequently during the ginning season.
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The following letter to the patentees of the Eclipse Cotton Gin from one of the largest Plan ters in Mississippi, is a high testimonial of its
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-07-21

4 man that boards riches and enjoys them
uot, is like an ass that carries gold aud eats
lhlstles.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-07-21
A G r ID.

%. RDBEgT5DN, !DENIaeT,
IAvINGlocaiedin 10 Chapel Hill.fcspecifaIly offers
his 10 the riliEensof the town
and surrounding county. Hecan produce satisfactory
testimonials Of his skill In the profession.
His Office s az Dr.. Moofe's. When requested, fsmi.
lies will he waited on Al thriffesdence. Chutgesfes-
sonablr.
ar Dr. n. will be In Ifillshorcugh the fourth week
neach month, also superior tsuu weeks, and ofienef
without eslta chsrge) Il requested.
August 10. "
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-07-21
AMERICAN WINE-MAKING.

Grape culture, which is rapidly extend
ing in the West, promises to become an i'm
mense source of national wealth. In Ohio
wine -making-th to the energy, indus
try, and capital of Mr.. Longworth--has
become an institution there, yielding a
great return for the money invested
Nor is it alone in Ohio that the cultiva-
tion Of the vine and the conversion of the
juice into wine, is in progress. All over
the mid, West it is proceeding. Missouri,
in particular, promises well in this respect.
And in Pennsylvania, where the climate
seems well adapted for the growth of the
vine, great deal of wine of various descrip-
tions is made and largely consumed.
Various descriptions Of wine are made in
this country, particularly Rhein-wein and
Champagne. hepurity, flavor, and good
ness OF our native wines we have never heard
any doubt expressed by those who have used
them. Their good character being estab-
lished, why do they not supersede imported
wines? Because too high price is put up
on them. Take Champagne, for example.
The retail selling price for basket of /" Held
sick" is Sl4, and the ordinary price at hotels
and restaurants is % bottle. The price of
Catawba Champagne, made in Ohio, is also
sl4 dozen, and it is sold at 80 single
bottle. Untaxed as it is, American Cham
payne could be retailed at 81 bottle where
the g foreign" sells for 50. The profit at
this price to restaurants, bars and hotels
would be less than on foreign, but this would
soon be made up by greater aggregate Of
profits on the greatly increased sales which
might be anticipated.
The Ohio wine producers have hitherto
stood much in their own light by standing
out with their untaxed wines against those
imported from Europe. That policy, we fear,
will not be lightly abandoned. We cannot
Immediately look for any considerable reduc-
ton in the price of the Ohio wines. But
time at last sets all things even,' and it will
provide at no very remote day, for this very
reduction We now recommend. Hundreds
and hundreds Of German cultiyators"-til-
lers Of vineyards and makers of wine
throng the west year after year, and these wiR
bring doCa he prices Of .4mericn, wines.
Where capital and individual enterprise have
created monopoly, increase Of population,
bringing an immense quantity Of wine into
the market, will reduce the price.
Erehange.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-07-21
THE SETTING sun.

The sun is shining brightly;
How clear he looks, and sprightly
How like friend he seems to gaze,
While slowly sinks his golden blaze!
This in the way he breaches,
And This the way he teaches 49,.
Whoc'er in goodness spends the day,
When evening comes is always gay.
He walks from morn TO even
His destined path through heaven.
And from his heavenly tent pours forth
Brightness and warmth DER all the earth.
Then, when the day is ending,
He, to his rest descending,
Yet stays his downward course awhile
To greet US with farewell smile. ..
And now he is reposing; .
Night shades are DER him closing;
But with new splendor soon hen rise,
And fame on high in eastern sky.
SO tread the path before thee,
Of virtue, bliss and glory,
That, when the day Of life Is Ger,
The sun may rise in Heaven to set no more
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-07-21

Of the field pea. styled the Clover of the
South and from it anticipated the highest
benefit to Southern Agriculture. But even
he admitted that where the soil possessed but
small degree of fertility, it was policy to
rely upon the spontaneous vegetation.
Society Hill, S. c.. April 8, 1858. E' I' h'
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-07-21
HONE rRrrHs rnR FARMERS.

unless you are very rich, you cannot af.
ford to keep your cattle on SHIRT allowance.
lf you siarVe them they will starve you,
il milk and butter is your only dependence.
Ii is bad economy TO cultivate great field
for little crop. Enrich the land and il will
pay you for il, you need not fear Of suspen.
sion or deialcation when yon invest manure
on your land. Itpays good per cent even
when Banks break.
Cut bushes that you wish to destroy in the
Summer season with sharp instrument.
They bleed more freely and die. Elders can
only be subdued, according to our experience,
by cutting in August.
The foot Of the owner is said to be good
fertilizer TO his soil.
Keep debtor and credit account Of each
field you cultivate. In this way you can de.
terr,ine If your system Of farming paws.
When an implement is no longer wanted
for the season, clean IT well aud store il IL
the tool house. Hoes, spades, shoypls, in.
deed all iron implements, should be well
creased with a mixture Of linseed oil, tallow
and rosin, 70 prevent rust. Rust eats uT
many thousand dollars worth Of tools annu.
ally.
Procure good seed. prepare your ground
well. and sow early without consulting the
moon IS 70 whether she i changing Of full
ing. A Dutch Almanac never raised crop
Of turnips.
Avoid ostentstious display. II will BE-
time enough to build great barn aud fnC
dwelling when you have something to put III
them.
Keeps record Of your experiments and The
important events on your farm. Recording
your errors will be benefit.
Animals are more profitable The better they
are fed and the mpre comfortable they arc
kept. Farmers work Tor profit.
Condolences keep good feeling among neigh
bors. When YOU see a fence down, put il
up; Il you wait till tomorrow. the cattle ma,
get into mischief, or il may rain. or something
NAV happen that will lead to lawsuit.
Above all cultivate your own heart Alright
remembering that IN all things " Whatsoever
man soweth that shall lie reap" be il chess
cookie or evil passions. N C. Pidata,
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-07-21

Walter Scott. when lad at school, one day
called " with" a noun. The teacher was
shocked at the answer, and wished his sup.
posed Ounce TO give an example. Scott i'm.
ncdiatcly quoted the verse in which 1t is said
thew bound SatHrsDn with q Withs."
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-07-21

WRIrE LEoIBLy.--A merchant Of Mobile
recently wrote letter of importance to a
gentleman in Mississippi. ami IN due course
Of mail received letter with his own sigua.
turc cut out aud pasted on the back Of the
envelope. in which the writer stated that be
had received his communication, but did not
know who was The writer, nor a word that was
in il, and that his only manner of finding the
author was to cut out the signature and use
Is as the address. with hope that The post.
master in Mobile might be able TO do more
By il than he had. Eaiaw Wing.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-07-21
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
ORANGE County.
~ Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions.
May Term, 1858.
Manson Steward VS.. Ann May.

!. NJ WaJ AtTWt Iooo.
Manson Steward VS.. Ann May.
Original Attachment.
1T appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the
defendant Ann May has removed out Of the State,
50 absconds conceas herself that the ordinary pro-
Of law cannot be served on her il s therefore, on
notion ordered by the Court that publication be made
for six successive weeks in the Marlborough Recorder
notifying the sad Ann May that unless she appears at
the next term of this Court be held at the courthouse
IN Hsborough, on the fourth Monday in August next.
then and there to replevy aud plead according to law,
she will he proceeded against in the same manner as IL
she had been served with process and had failed to ap
pear and plead
Witness. George Laws, CLERK Of our said Court, at
Office, in Hisborough, the fourth Monday Of May, A.
= 80 GEORGE LAWS, c. c. C.
June H. Price adv. 81 rs 4i--6w
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-01-30
InlpudenCc.

Whom lady gets stalled in a gutter,
That runs in n populous street,
(Like fly that is stranded in butter,)
And has 10 uncover her feet:
As gently the calico lifts she,
And gives it her graceful sweep,
Is "feller" to blame when he chances
To give at her ankles peep?
Just to see if they're thick or they're thin,
Mr.. Editor, is it sin!
Or when a plump bosom is covered
With delicate honlton lace.
Whose whiteness, like full blooming lilies,
Contrasts with the rose on the face,
Like the artificial flowers in flour,
(If may be allowed so to speak,)
Should u Teller" be chucked if hos curious
Within the mesh lacps TO peep!
Just to Judge of the contents within
Mr.. Editor, is it a sin.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-01-30
General News.

President Buchanan is being severe
~ used by the northern abolition
press an account of his position in re-
lation to Kansas matters. As for our
part, we can toss our cap in the air
and cXult over such a noble stand as
the one he has taken, but in relation to
the capture of Gen. VIM. Walker,
we think the President stands in a con-
fused condition. Never was there u
President yet who had so many and
serious difficulties to encounter, rs is
the case with Mr.. Buchanan, and it is
hardly to be expected that he will
please all. The Mormon question he
has taken hold of in the right spirit
and meets with like approval from both
north and south, but upon the other
two questions, we cannot sec how he
is to escape the cnmity of at least one
section, although we arc inclined to
think the united south and conserva-
tive portion Of the north will stand by
him.
AS to the seizure of Walker by
Paulding, we may confidently look for
further development. from both Walk
or and Paulding, if newspaper rumor
be true. Walker is now in New Or
leans, surrounded by his friends,
The latest accounts from Utah in
dictate that deal of fighting must be
done before the rebels can be con-
quered.
From Mexico the news is quite in
tcresting. The whole Government is
in a state of agitation. Comonfort is
at the head of affairs. Tremendous
fighting is going on between three po-
litical parties, a strong one of which
is the Santa Anna party. 1t is sus-
suspected by some that Gen. Walker
will turn his attention towards that
country, with view Of settling its
distraction, and any number Of men
are in Texas ready to follow him.