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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-04-09
Improving Worn Out Lands.

An experiment, which has just been made
known to US, IN the improvement Of an old
worn out grass field in a neishboring
County, we must, speak OF to our good read.
ers.
y gentleman who year or two since had
seen the operation and effects OF sub-soil
plow in distant State, though, he would
try wha, could bo done with field Of his
own; so he sent OF and purchased ono Of
these farm implements and had it put in
requisi,ion on the said field
The field in question was poor and worn
out-literally exhausted 50 rs to be hardly
capable OF producing scanty, s,inted
growth OF wire grass and poverty weed !"
he first plow,d with a surface plow, follow
ing with sub-soil plow to tho depth Of
twenty inches or more; the whole field con.
sis,ing Of some three acres was treated. IL
was then dressed with guano and the phos'
pilates thoroughly, according to book proof
Of the experiences and practice Of those who
had given light on the subject. and planted
to corn and potatoes.
The result in the crop was beyond etPec-
taiion, and wholly without parallel in
the neighborhooi. Such corn and potatoes
as did grow were matter Of astOni'hmcns
to all who saw the field during the progress
OF its growth or in harvest time.
We are sorry our informant has given us
no figures Of the bushels Of the crop, though
he substantially vouches the truth. and we
feel assured OF the facts he has related.
lPiscataquis Observer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-04-09
PARIS. ME-. FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1858.

minds on this subject. In our travels
through tho State we frequently SEQ piles Of
brush and rubbish Of various sorls, carried
away from the fields to the roadside or
other uneultivatcd spots, and there burned,
thus two errors are committed; first in the
loss oecasiOncd by no, burning upon iallow
land. or land that is intended to be plowei,
and secondly, by fertiliring in a high degree
the roadside, and stimulating il to produce
thistles and burdocks, which shall annually
scatter their seeds broadcast over the contig.
uous 6elds. There is room yet for con.id-
erable more bead work on the farm New
England Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-04-09
Foe The o,iord Democrat.
Surprise Party.

On Friday eve last. between the hours Of
seven and eight, the occupants Of Bethel
Hill parsonage, found their premises sud-
denly and completely invaded. Before they
could fairly collect their thoughts, 50 as to
know whether they were a, home or abroad,
awake or asleep. some one hundred hands,
chiefly youthful. were extended 10 them, and
rs many cheerful, familiar faces shOnc
around them.
Flour by the barrel was landed by the
young men in the kitchen. Honey, fresh
from the naples Of our bills, was set upon
the table, also pork and apples, both fresh
and dried, and pumpkins sweet; moreover,
for the ht,le folks. clothing, some ready
made, and material for more. yarn, &C.,
while in dish seen to be circulating round
the room, there has since been found paper
and hard currency 20 the amount Of twenty
nine dollars and fifty cents. That there
nigh, De no mistake as to the reality Of the
presence OF those who had thus suddenly ap-
pcarcj, they soon began TO discourse sweet
music after the order oC Farrington's best.
The echoss OF it are still lingering in CRATE
iul ears.
That these Kind friends, when that rnnu.
merablc company shall appear to surprise
the world, OF which Christ shall take the
lead, although confused at first, may yet
6nd in tai. Leader Friend known and tried,
and an his glorious retinue TO bc those In
whose company they shall forever rcioice, is
the earnest prayer of the thankful occupants
Of the Pars!nase.
E.A. &c. r. ". b.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-04-09
Binds

The destruction Of the small birds for a
few years past, by idlers and vagabonds,
has been a matter of rrgrci, TO all our INTEL
igsni agriculiurisis, in particular because
such men know these birds are among the
farmers tcs; friends. They destroy an amount
oiinsccts destructive TO vegetation which
cannot bc estimated. We are therefore
highly pleased to End our Legislature. at its
session just closed, has put the following
law on our statute books. Let il 30 rigiily
enforced.
SFcTioN I. II any person shall, between
the first day Of March and the first day Of
July. take, kill or destroy any Of the bird.
called larks, robbins, pariridse-, woodpcck.
ers or sFarroWs ; or shall within the time
aforesaid. sell. buy or have IN his possession
any Of the Aforesaid birds. taken or killed
As Aforesaid, he shall forfeit ior every such
bird, tbc sum OF one dollar, 10 be recovered
by complaint before any Justice OF the
Peacc, one half for the complainant, and the
other bali 10 the use of the town where the
oTynsc i' committed.
SrcT. .. II any person shall shoot at or
kali any OF the birds mentioned in the pre-
ceding section, upon land, not owned or oc-
cupicd BY himself. and without liccnce from
the owner or occupant thereof, At any time
between the frs, day Of March and the hrst
day Of September, he shall forfeit and pay
TO the occupant or owner ofsuch lands, the
sum Of ten dollars in addition 10 the actual
damages sustained. to BE- recovered by such
owner or occupant in an sciion or trc.pass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-04-09
New York Steamers.

We would call the attention Of our read.
Crs to the change in the rates OF fare, which
will he found in the advertisements Of Emery
4 Fox in another column. These steamers
have a good reputation; bat We have no
personal knowledge Of them At the pres
ent low rate Of fare, we should think they
must receive fair share Of the travel Be-.
tween Portland and New York We think
should We have occasion 10 visit New York.
we should try a trip by water, wind and
weather being favorable.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-04-09
Rev. z. A. Buck.

Ii will be soen by reference to another
column, that the gentleman and bis worthy
lady have been greeted by their friends with
a surprise party. These are very pleasant
occasions when they are the representatives
Of what really exists, as We have no doubt
il was in this case: We like % hear OF
such items Of news, no matter what reli.
Eious sect may Do represented
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-04-09

A late American editor who has gone
over to The lOoofoeO side Of politics, CON-
plains Of "a violent pain in the LETT auriele
Of the heart" Perhaps be hss TOO aEch on
tAai Hss. Louisville Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-04-09
Special Notice.

Agricultural Exchanges and communica.
tions for this department, should he direct.
% " Oxford Democrat" +" South Paris. Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-04-09
Quantity Of Seed Per Acre.

The annexed table is from the Ohio Far.
mer, and will prove a useful referenc, to
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-04-09
"SrEED ruErtow.'

Az the arts and sciences pcftaiuing 90 lie, are
elo-e liakeItogcthrr aud arriutinaiely connect
ed with Agricuiture
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-04-09

The quantity per acre, when planted il
rows o. drills. is about thus
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-08
GENTS, WINTER BOOTS.

ToHN RAMAGE ~ College Street is in receipt Of
J Gents super Calf Mater proof Stitched Boots
- Congress u. s. Caters
/" - d. :. shoes.
4" T" Pump sole Dress Boots.
4" " - Callers etc
ianzh-n JOHN RaNAGE
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-08
Riddleberger'S Eating House.

= -: o. 80
GAM RIDDIEBERGER takes occasion 10 announce to
- the public that, the Summer season over, he has
given up the enjoyment Of rural felicity" and return
ed 10 town His House is again opened, and he hopes
70 again the smiling faces Of his old friends and
customers, and 20 become acquainted with lots Of
His tables shall always be literally supplied
with the best market Affords and ''little more"
Sept l, 1857.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-08
At Cost.

WE are Offering entire stock Of Staple and Fan
w cy Goods at Cost.
jan1-tf s-~ resr A. & j. q. McCLElIAND.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-08

- ; In e q ID own Shoe .,
SNYDER d FRIZZELL
RE in receipt Of another lot Of Gents Stitched
N Down Shoes, at No u Public Square
Jan25 SNYDER 4 FRIZZEIL.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-08
Hats and CAPS for Men, Bows and Children

HdIS anu IdpS IUT MtI, BU!S HHu UHIIurtH. I
AM receiving direct from the man -.
n ufactories all the latest styles of Spring 80
"a AID Summer HATS and CAPS, consisting "a |
- III part Of the best Cashmere Soft Fur Hats of
all qualities. Also, full assortment OF mems and
BOYS Wool Hats and Caps VIII be sold on the most
reasonable terms for cash punctual dealers
B. T. CUTTER,
No. &c and SO. cor, of Broadway and College sts.,
mar IL Nashville Tenn.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-08
SNYDER s. FRIZZEIJ

HANE in store fine stock of Boots and Shoes OF
every description, which they are Offering at low
prices. marl7-tf
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-08
LADIES, BONNET BONES.

A LARGE and superior assortment Of plain Top
n and Tray Top Hat Gases, various sizes, and Of
the best manufacture, just received by
JOHN RAMAGE,
MARRIOTT ~ College street.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-08
F r Ell HIT RATES
FROM
Charleston and Savannah
To
Nashville and Stations on n. g.
{. Railroad, west of Steyensou
-. sss.s-:zz7 - - ALL,

First Class, (including Hais) per 100 ...s 81 Is
Second Class - 70
Third Cq,SS '-'--- -.-----...-.-- 90
itiiiu - so
4 NoMFEIlIloN between Steamers and Propeuers
~ plying between New York and Charleston ana
savannah has caused reduction Steamers freights
on through Goods AS their charges NAV aprtnate
We give above the rates from Charleston or Savannah
10 Nashville At the time we GUARANTEES Tho coSt
snail not exceed at any time prior 90 st Of June the
rates ms heretofore advertised Through Rates from
New York and Philadelphia 10 Nashville in Connected
with Charleston and Savannah Steamship Lines viz:
First Class per 100. .. a on
Second Class. - -
Third Class Z" -. sS
Special Rates q 81
Consign Goods to Agent Central Railroad Savannah
and I" Agent south Carolina Railroad Charleston
Overeha-ges and damages (eNcept damages occur
ing AT seal VIII be prnmntly settled as heretofore
For iurther information or Cards giving classiaca
ton. &c, apply TO me the v &C Railroad neDot or
Oy man 70 CHAS. W. ANDERSON
feb22-tf c.,a--i 80.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-08
Nott's Patent Arrifullural Furnares.

fIstiis article censlru<ted v cQAeelnruee Il
u sagkrzsloa srosn the An<rcan inzzlla1e. that
simple, poFtahls, kEa io~1sSo4 fnraAee. Na4 saHch
Or many meekzHipzl and dqipssse perpssexL IA p,ek
tie premium ~ shs O. q Asrieaif4r3l I@z< a teas-
wills. Juzs recelscd. w stfHAE1,
&lss Coal csakns Ranges, saa snail osskps <Assss
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-08
BIRD CAGES.

ytTE great variety e 6cautful BIED CAGES,
w the handsoulcst assortment ever brought 20
Nashville, which Ne VIII eel cheap for cash
feheo-u J. W WILSON
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-30
School Lands.
BURNETT, J.
TERRY, c. ].
JuUBHtHI j
/ concur:

The following Concurrent Resolution, intro
duced in the Senate by Mr.. Ketcham, says the
Amador Ledger, touches upon a question of
much Importance to the people of the noun
tains Under the present General Law of
Congress, the fund arising from the sale of
school lands, (l6th and 32d sections in the sew
eral townships,) is applied to the support of
schools IN the townships where the lands are To-
Gated In the agricultural districts, where the
school lands are valuable-in some instances
worth as high as SIS or $40 per acre-a mag
-ni6cent fund will be built up; while in the
mining regions, the school sections would be
located upon the sides of barren mountains
where they would not yield the cost of survey
and sale. 1t was beyond a doubt the object
and design of Congress to treat all alike, which
may be arrived at by placing the proceeds of
the sales of school lands into general fund,
to be q divided pro rata and equally among the
several townships in this State" We will
have more to say of this at another time
Resolred, by the Senate, (the assembly concur
ring,) That our Senators and Representatives
in Congress be, and they are hereby instructed
to use their influence to secure the passage of
law by Congress, so modifying the several
laws donating the 10th and 32d sections of
townships, for school purposes, that these sec
tions may be sold, and that the proceeds ari-
sing there from shall constitute a fund to be di-
vided pro rata and equally among the several
townships in the State of California, forschool
purposes.
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-30

TVHE Greatest Discovery of the Age Great
IL Blessing to Mankind Innocent but Po-
tent!-Dr. l.. J. CZAPKAY'S Prophylacticum,
(self-disinfecting agent,) a sure preventive
against Gonorrheal and Syphiitic diseases,
and an unsurpassed remedy for all venereal,
scrofulous, gangrenous and cancerous ulcers,
fGtid discharges from vagina, uterus and
urethra, and all cutaneous eruptions and dis
eases As innoculation is a sure preventive
against small pox, so is Dr. I. j. Czapkay S
prophylacticum preventive against Syphilitic
and Gonorrh9al diseases. Harmless in itself, it
possesses the power of chemically destroying
the syphilitic virus, and thereby saving thous-
ands of debauchees from being infected by the
most loathsome of all diseases. Let no young
man who appreciates health be without DR..
Czapkay's Prophilacticum. 1t is in very con-
venient packages, and will be found conven-
lent for use, being used as soap. Price, s..
For sale at DIR. L. ]. Czapkay's Private Medi-
cal and Surgical Institute, Sacramento street.
below Montgomery, opposite Pacific Mail Co.'S
Office, San Francisco.
All letters must be addressed to L. Czap-
kay, N. D., San Francisco.
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-30

THE BRIGHT SpoTs OF EARTH.-It is
fact in geography that amid the vast
oceans, which occupy the cavities of our
globe, there are delightful Islands, upon
which the wearied and storm-beaten mar
iner may find permanency for his feet and
pure water for his lips. Also amid the
vast sandy deserts, which are so bound
less and sterile in Asia and Africa, there
are certain green spots upon which the
thirsty and sunburnt traveller may repose
in the shade, and refresh himself at the
limpid stream.
So in the history of every individual
amid the ocean of life-along the journey
to eternity there are certain bright spots
around which cluster many hallowed asso-
Citations. Some pool-some rivers bank
some hill top-some grove-some old
school house-some classic hall, is like the
oasis to the scorched traveller of Arabia.
As general thing, home is the bright
est spot on earth. 1t was thus with the
sailor boy
He dreamed of his home, of his dear native bowers
And pleasures that waited on fe's merry morn;n
The cot of his forefathers blessed his eyes:
all trembling with transport he raises
the latch; and the voices of loved ones
reply to his call. Fl.
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-30

titled to them. But if he wishes to avoid
double responsibility as to the damages, he
must bring the proper parties before the Court
1t may be that the holder of the true title may
not wish to assert his right; and if he should
not wish to assert his title, the defendant has
no right to assert it for him. The failure to
assert the paramount title must enure to the
benefit of him who holds the oldest prina fac'e
title. If any one acquires title by adverse
possession. it must be the party having the
prior actual possession. The party having the
prior actual possession is always entitled to
recover the possession of the premises from the
second possessor, when both claim only by
possession, and the suit is only between the
two parties.
Other points were alluded to in the oral ar
gument before the Court, but cannot be no
ticed, because not stated among the points on
file.
Judgment affirmed. BURNETT, J.
/ concur: TERRY, G. J.
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-30
UsRIvATE Medical and Surgical Institute

4 bRlN ATE Medical and Surgical Institute
Il DR.. l.. j. Czapkay has opened his Insti-
tute for the cure of all forms of disease, such
as Syphilis, Gonorrh9a, Nocturnal Emissions,
and all the consequences of self abuse. In the
first stages of Syphilitic or Gonorrheal diseas-
es, he guarantees cure in a few days, with
out Inconvenience to the patient or hindrance
to his business. When patient, by neglect
or improper treatment, has developed the Sec
ondary symptoms of Syphilis, such as buboes
or painful swellings On the groins, or ulcers
in the throat and nose, which, if not checked,
destroy the soft parts and cause the bones to
mortify, separate, and come away, leaving the
sufferer an object hideous to behold or when
he has painful swellings upon the bones, or
when his constitution is injured so as to pre-
dispose to consumption, or other constitu-
tional disease, the Doctor guarantees cure or
asks no compensation
In RHEUMATISM, chronic or acute in
DYSENTERY or DIARRH01A, he has safe
and effectual remedies. For the treatment OF
the consequences of self-abuse, such as noe
turnal emissions, nervousness, timdlty, head
ache, pains in the back and limbs, with gen
eral weakness, loss of appetite, loss of memo
ry, injury to the sight, restlessness, confusion
of ideas, dislike for society, and feeling of
WEAKNESS of life with the nervous system so
excitable that slight noises shock or startle
the patient, making his existence miserable.
For the above maladies the Doctor will guar
antee a cure or ask no compensation. He can
be consulted free of charge, and invites all to
call, as it will cost them nothing, and may be
much to their advantage. His offices are al
the Medical Institute, Sacramento street, be-
low Montgomery, opposite the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company's office, San Francisco
California.
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-30
VOLCANO. July 21st 1875

DIR. You've Feeling grateful to you for
your kindness and skill in removing from NV
body the effects of most loathsome disease
under which ! had been laboring for the mast
FIVE years, | deem it my duty-not only To Won
as physician, but for the benefit of ali persons
who may be laboring under similar Affections
thus publicly to express my gratitude. I
had very little confidence left when first call.d
on you, having chosen several eminent nbvs;-
Gains in this State, all to no purpose. Their
advice and medicine done me no good wbat
ever. ! read your advertisements with feel
ings of mistrust, but they described nv eel
ings so faithfully, that resolved at once ~
consult you, which did, and only regret that
had not done so before, as it would have baau
a saving to me of hundreds of doIlors
however, will not regret the past bnt viii
look Joyfully to the hefuture, knowing that sbonld
| or any OF my friends need medical ass;sta,ne
| shall always find one in whom con .t,' 49,.
am now on my way to the States. 7 shall
return IN few months with nv family whom
nope snail lind you enjoying health and
prosperity, which you so richly deserva tha,
your life and health may be SHARED for q ,onss
while for the benefit of suffering humanity
With many obligations, 1 remain. yery re-
spectfully, your obedient servant
L. R. REMERTON.
To-. G. Young, N. d., corner of Moutoomer,,
ana Cdtyor''d streets, San Francisco.
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-30
Thankfulness is the Incentive to Gratitude.
C E R TIF C A TIE i.

The undersigned, desirous of acquainting
those who may be unfortunate enough to be
similarly afflicted, where a permanent relief of
their sufferings may be obtained, feels it his
duty to thus publicly express his most sincere
gratitude to DR.. l.. j. Czapkay for the perma-
nent recovery Of his health. Borne down by
the distressing symptoms incident to the Wis
cious practice of uncomfortable passion in
youth; depressed in body and mind, unable to
perform even the most trifling duty imposed
upon the daily ayocations of life. sought the
advice of many physicians, who at first re-
garded my disease as of trifiing Importance :;
but, alas after a few weeks, and in several
instances months of their treatment | found
to my unutterable horror, that instead of re-
lief, my symptoms became more alarming in
their torture; and, being told by one, that my
disease, being principally confined to the brain
medicines would be of little consequence,
despaired of ever regaining my health, strength
and energy; and, as last resort, and with
but a faint hope, called upon DR.. Czapkay,
who, after examining my case, prescribed some
medicine which almost instantly relieved me
of the dull pain and dizziness in my head
Encouraged by this result, | resolved to place
myself Immediately under his care and by a
strict obedience to all his directions and ad-
vice, my head became clear, my ideas collected,
the constant pain in my back and groins, the
weakness of my limbs, the nervous reaction of
my whole body on the slightest alarm or ex-
citement; the misanthropy and evil forebo-
dings the self-distrust and want of confidence
in others; the incapability to study, and want
of resolution; the frightful, exciting, and at all
times pleasurable dreams at night, followed
by involuntary discharges, have all disap-
peared; and, in fact, in two months after hav-
ing consulted the Doctor, felt if inspired
by new life-that life which, but short
time ago, contemplated to end by my own
hand.
With a view to guard the unfortunate from
falling into the snares of incompetent quacks,
deem it my duty to offer this testimony to
the merit and skill of DR.. Czapkay, and rec
ommend him to all who may stand in need of
medical advice, being assured by my own ex-
perience, that once under his care radical
and permanent cure will be effected
B. T. FILLMORE.
State of California, county of San Francisco.
Subscribed and sworn to before me- this 7th
day of April, A. D. 1856. TSigned,1
JOHN MIDDLETON, Notary Public. L. ST.
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-30
j. G.. YOUNG,
Late Professor at the University Pennsylvania,
CAN BE rousp AT THE ON s7.rp

CAN BE FOUND THE OLD STAND,
corner q Montgomery and California streets,
San Francisco.
-Where he can be consulted privately and
with the utmost confidence. bv the afflicted. at
all hours, daily, from A. N. until p "
(Cure always guaranteed or no nav reouired
me indulgence in secret practice is the most
certain, though not always the most ;,,mad;-
ate and direct avenue to Destruction pbvs;-
clans OF all ages have been most npon;mons1v
OF opinion that the loss of one ounce of semi.
mai secret,ons' oy unnatural aid or emissions,
WeaAehs tue system more than the abstraction
OF forty ounces OF blood One of the FIRST
writers ON medical Jurisprudence &C.,. ,tat
three-fOurths OF the insane owe their roalodx
to such abuse.
How important, then, it is for every on.
having the least cause to suspect anv tronb,.
in that way, to attend to it immediately, ava,
one single occurrences should be suf6c;ant -
cause doubt, and much more so if the nerso,,
had ever INDUCED in the soul-killng habit -
The treatment pursued by the justly celebra-
ted DR.. j. G. Young, in cases of seminal weak
ness, impotency, sterility, nervous debility and
paralysis, (the last is the most dangerous, and
when it once occurs, incurable,) is not sur
passed by any Physician in the country. 1t is
the same as that followed by him for years,
under the guidance of the world-renouned
Ricord of Paris, and Acton of London. Dr.
Young's office is at the corner of Montgomery
and California Streets, where he can be con-
suited on that and all other private disease S
with the utmost confidence and secrecy. DR..
Young will warrant perfect cure, or make no
charge
prompt attention. The Doctors time being SO
much taken up that he cannot attend to letters
unless paid for it.
p. S.-Apartments privately arranged.