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Freeman's champion., 1858-08-12
The Weather and the Crops.

Since our last monthly report the
summer crops have been mostly har-
vested. Our fears expressed at that
time in regard to the effects of the
heavy rains upon small grain have
been fully realized. The fatal effects
resulting from rust upon the oat crop
have never been equaled. In Ken
lucky, Missouri, Tennessee, and
States farther south, the crop has
proved almost total failure. Blight
from this cause has seldom occurred
of a serious character upon oats,
while the present season it has pro-
we'd more universally fatal than it
has ever been known to do upon the
wheat. From the first appearance
of the plant to the development of the
blossom, oats grew with unusual Wig
or, and the last heavy rains that oc-
Cured just as the grain was forming,
were calculated to aggravate the dis
ease to remarkable extent. Wheat
in many sections of the West, has
also suffered in some d gree from the
same cause, though to a much less ex-
tent than at one time it was feared.
In some parts of Ohio the midge has
proved unusually destructive, other
wise, taking the State through, the
crop will be a fair one. In Indiana,
though somewhat injured by the rust
in some localities, the crop will be
more than an average one. In Hi
nois an average yield will be realized
with the exception of that upon lands
subject to the greatest injury from
the excessive rains.
Barley, generally was so far for
ward, when the most fatal rains oc-
CURED. that the crop has afforded q
good yield.
The corn crop, upon lands not sub
ject to food and overflow, since the
cessation of rains, under the high
temperature that has followed, has
come forward at rapid rate, and
now presents luxuriant appearance,
and with favorable weather will afford
a good yield. On some Of the over
flowed lands large quantities early
varieties may have been planted, and
although it was planted late, if froSI
holds off until the usual period, in tho
fall, fair return may be expected
All The early seed corn in the eastern
market that could be procured in
time was planted, amounting to thou
sands of bushels. Potatoes in the
west will turn out more than an av-
erageyield.-&. Louis Valley Farme,
Freeman's champion., 1858-08-12
A Very Hard Case.

The N. Y. Times tells the following:
can enterprising young man in
Albany, few years ago, who had
what he considered valuable medi-
cine, which he wished to sell for the
benefit of mankind, prevailed upon
an old fellow Of his acquaintance to
Join with him in the business, and
furnish him with the necessary capi-
tai to go ahead with. lie came to
New York, and St once entered upon
proaigate and ruinouS course OF Sd-
vertising, which at last excited the
alarm Of the old gentleman at Alba
ny, who came down to inspect the
accounts of the concern, and to his
utter CONSERVATION he discovered that
his prodigal partner had spent his en-
tire capital the first year in adverti-
sing. But examining littlo further,
he discovered that he was entitled to
draw out more than five times the
amount of the capital he had furnished
as his share of the profits ! The as
tonishment of the old gentleman
proved too much for him, for he went
home and died in q fit. Ifmerchants
do not want to get rich too fast, they
should be careful and not advertise"
Freeman's champion., 1858-08-12
Dull Times.

If times are dull, sharpen your wits
with q view to greater efforts. II
times are hard, work the harder. If
times are slow, get up the more steam.
In this way times can be made better.
We can have no sympathy with
croakers. II Is within the power Of
the business community to make bu-
siness good, if they will SGT about il
Alright. We hate that detestpble old
sterotyped song" There is nothing
doing" Well, whose fault is it p
Sirs, il is your own, Stir round and
there will soon be something doing.
It is by general consent that there is
at certain times so little doing. II,
instead Of this, there was a determin-
ation that much should bo done, it
would bo so. Concert Of effort will
insure the return ofprosperity. Keep
moving. II you can't make $1,000,
make 800 If not $l0O, make vi.
~ ~. Vi
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Tennessee Squire Of the 0lden Time.

There AouriShed for many years in
the good old State Of Tennessee, all
eccentric fellow, who rejoiced in the
name of Peter lizard. For many
years he filled the important office
known in many parts ofthe Union as
magistrate, alderman, or justice OF
the peace, The following is sam
pie Of Squire Izard's mode Of pro-
ceedings:
5ysA gentleman by the name Of Nc
Murran was riding through G.,
when his horse lost shoe. For repla-
cling it the blacksmith, whose name
was Enos Bildo, charged the cool sum
of an eagle, or two sovereigns. Nat
urally indignant, urtraveler refused
to pay such an exorbitant demand,
and he was thereupon arrested at the
suit of the son Of Vulcan.
There being no other resource, Nc
Murran was escorted to the magis-
trate's office back of the bar.
After being introduced to the most
august presence Of the Squire, and
the charge stated, the following dia-
logue ensues
"Well, sir, what is your name %
"McMurren, sir +"
Humph, Mr.. McMurran, NO alias?
OfcourSe I have not sir | have
no need for one."
Where do you live Mr.. CARR
on?"
"My name is not Carrion-I told
you it was McMurran."
&" Well, Mr.. Murton, did you make
any bargain for shoeing your horse %
4" No, sir. "
"Then, Mr.. Milton, you acted, sir
excuse me-like a fool !"
II don't come here to be inSulted
sir and. no man shall talk so to me p
cried poor Mac.
IL know you did not, Mr.. Fulton
keep silent, or I'll fine you ; yor
acted, sir-don't contradict me-likt
a perfect fool and let this be war
ming, sir, never to trust such scoun
drel as Enos Bildo, the smith further
than you can sling bull by the tai
sir, Ito the plaintilf,) | mean you
you skunk. You'd steal the copper'
off your dead mothers eyes-you
poor no-souled hog"
"The sentence of this court is
that you, Enos Bildo, shall have two
dimes for your work, which is all it'l
worth, and if you say another wore
I'll knock you down.-Clear thi'
court"
Freeman's champion., 1858-08-12
Return Soon.

Wanderer from your childhood's
home, almost lost in the meshes ola
busy world, do you ever recall the
words that fell upon your listening
ear as you bade adieu to the loved
ones who fingered around at the part
ing, "return soon ?"
Do you feel that the yearning spir-
it of these syllables is nightly embod-
led in prayer for you? And will
you return The boy that issued
from the old farm gate few years
ago, untried, full Of hope, sanguine
for the future, will never return.
That which he has become will 60
back perhaps for a season. But he
carries with him the marks Of con-
tact with "lile," in which he either
defeats or is defeated,
The hopes he entertained then, are
either subdued by experiences, or
driven away for ever the reward he
sought may have eluded his grasp
the sanguine temperament have grown
more calculating.
These changes are perceived by
those who welcome him, yet they are
regarded as the development Of time
rather than an alteration of their loved
one. Return soon tis whispered in
to the ear of the lover, as he presses
in sadness the lips that utter it. 1t
is the wish predominating in the
heart Of those who remain, coined
into words.
Freeman's champion., 1858-08-12
Rather Inquisitive.

Old Gov L., of Vermont, of the
early times in which he figured, an an
ecdote is told of him, which is worth
repeating a dozen times.
One fall, as he was returning from
the Legislature on horseback, as usual
at that day, he was hailed from a
house by garrulous old maid, who
had often annoyed him with questions
respecting public affairs.
"Well, Governor" said she, com
ing towards the road, "what new
laws have you passed at Montpelier
this time ?"
Well, one rather singular law,
among the rest" replied he.
"Dew tell Now, what is it, Gov
ernor," said the excited querest.
f" Why, that the woman in each
town who has the smallest mouth,
shall be warranted q husband"
What said the other, drawing
her mouth to the smallest compass,
what queer, curious law that is !"
-" Yes, but we have passed another
that beats that--the woman having
the largest mouth is to have two
husbands |" "
=" Why, what !! exclaimed the
old maid, Instantly relaxing her mouth
and stretching it wider every syllable;
what remarkable law that is---when
does it come in force, Governor?"
At this the Governor put spurs to
his horse and vanished.
Freeman's champion., 1858-08-12
stand Fast.

Under all trials Of life stand fast |
Would you wish to live without a tri-
al2 Thon you would wish TO die
but half man. Without trial you
cannot guess at your own strength.
Men do not learn to swim on q table.
They must go into deep water. and
buffet the surges. ifyou wish to un' :
dcrstand their true character II You
would know their whole strength, Of
what they arc capable, throw them
overheard lover with them and i
they are worth saving, they will
Freeman's champion., 1858-08-12
Opinions Of Distinguished Business
Men.

II have always considered adver-
tising-liberally and long--to be the
great medium of success in business,
and the prelude to wealth. And !
have made it an invariable rule, too,
to advertise in the dullest times, a
long experience having taught me
that money thus spent is well laid
out as by keeping my business con-
tinuallv before the public, has secured
me many sales that otherwise would
have lost. ."--Stephen Girard.
Whatever success | may have
had in business, / owe mainly to ad-
vertising, and I deem it good policy
to advertise long in the same papers.
From close observation, I am fully
convinced that it is impossible to
make much headway in any branch
of commerce, without the facilities
which the Press alone can give."-
Jacob Ridgewav.
"My motto through life has been
work and Advertise. In business,
Advertising is the true philosophers g
stone, that turns whatever it touches
to gold. l have advertised much,
both in the weekly as well as in the
daily papers nor have | found that
those Of the largest circulation-of Ell
ther class-benefitted me moSt."--
John Jacob AStor.
A young man inquiring Of Will
liam Gray, the celebrated Boston
Shipper, Commonly called Billy
Gray, as to the best means Of sue
cess in business, received the follow
ing laconic reply;
Advertise ! advertise advertise
This is the life oftrade, and standing
advertisements, you will find, will
prove the most remunerative, at leas
l have found it SO during my bust
ness career thus far; for should yol
withdraw but single week from thu
paper in which you are accustomed
to advertise, ten to one that woulc
be the time when some would-be
new customers will look into the pa
per for your business address, and no
finding it; you will lose several prof
table sales."- William Gray.
The note to the young tradesman
containing this excellent advice, fel
into the hands Of the late veteran ed
itor of the Boston Sentinel, Benjamin
Russell, Esq, and was preserved b!
him for a long time, and probably
may still be found in the archives o
his family.
Freeman's champion., 1858-08-12
Industrious Habits.

Teach your children to be industri-
GUS. II is the best preventative OF
crime---the best guardian to virtue.
Read the history Of the hundreds who
fill our prisons, and learn that idle
ness was the cause Of their ruin
Young men Of industrious habits arc
seldom found in the sinks Of pollu-
tion--disgracing themselves and their
parents. The increase Of crime
among us is chiefly caused by The dis
taste Of honest labor; too many
would rather steal than work. II we
could preserve tho coming generation
from those sins and vices which de-
grade the pr csent times, teach them
good trades, and bring them up to in
dustrious habits Idleness, late Ihours,
anda a disregard Of the Sabbath, drink
ing, and tho perusal Of obscene and
unprincipled sheets, arc causing the
ruin Of millions.
CW Vegetation Ia so scarce at
Freeman's champion., 1858-08-12
Bad Sayings.

..I cant' never accomplished any
thing, "don't care" has ruined its
thousands, and "ncvcr mind" has de-
stroyed its millions. Say you can do
what man has done before you, and
faith will inspire the effort for sue
cess men who "don't care" how o
thing goes will be pretty sure to have
it 80 against them; and ''never mind"
where you 90, will drive you into
infamy and ruin. Mind your p's and
q's--have q care for everything that
can contribute to your interest; and
IL you do but have faith that you can
be . man, you will be a MAN.
EI- Mrs. Grimes, lend me your
tub 2" "Can't do it--all the hoops
are of--it's full Of suds; besides, |
nauar had .J wasba a. In a harreI ,l
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-26

CHARITY THAT AMrsEs Az WELL Az BLEssEs.-
The results of the late Calico Dress ball have
been found 80 encouraging that they have given
birth to another project In which charity and
amusement will be combined in an equally at
tractive and rational form. Several members
of the managing committee Of that brilliant
affair, who are also officers and trustees Of the
Hunter Woods Benevolent Society, are the pro-
moters Of this scheme, which Is to take the form
of a grand Fancy Dress and Military ball at the
Crystal Palace. This project, based upon be-
nevolent design and the mos popular Of all
amusements, will. il il believed enable the
society to realize in a short time a larger fund
than they could raise in any other way. The
necessity Of some such auxiliary has been rem
dered painfully evident by the fact that the
drain caused by the extensive demand for bread
tickets amongst the poor of the city threatens
speedy exhaustion of the means which the
society derived from the proceeds Of the Calico
Dress ball Should the projected entertain
ment fulfil the antcipations formed Of it, IL
will place such a fund at the disposal
of the society as will enable II to meet all
Ine ChliH tnat VIC mauc upOH IL lOT Ithtls
That II will do this may reasonably be Inferred
from the fact that the place fixed upon for the
ball-the Crystal Palaces the largest In New
York, holding upwards of ten thousand per-
sons; that the brilliancy of the coup deil in
such locality will attract immense numbers of
spectators who have no taste for dancing, and
that the admirable manner in which the com
mittee Of the society managed the late ball
will ensure to the votaries Of Terpschore the
most carefully elaborated arrangements for
their amusement and comfort. The period
fixed for this Jfte-the latter end Of April-will
meet any objections that might be urged to the
selection of this magnificent ballroom on the
score Of the weather. BY that time the severi-
ty Of the season will be almost entirely abated
but should that not prove TO be the case, the
abundant use Of stoves will raise the tempera-
ture to any point that may be required
This colossal fate, given under the auspices Of
the gentlemen who 30 triumphantly carried out
the programme Of the Calico Dress sotrfe, will
wind up our New York ball season with
more than usual fclat. The combination of
amusement and charity forms new element In
the efforts of philanthropy, and VIXEN properly
directed will be found one Of the most power
full auxiliaries that our benevolent institutions
can devise.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-26

The Result or TIE STANDING COMMITTEE
on FRAuDs.-The Standing Committee on
Frauds. created by the Board Of Aldermen fer
the purpose Of investigating sundry frauds on
the City Treasury alleged to have been dis
covered in the Street Department brought their
labors to a close yesterday. The result Of their
numerous sessions, which have been extended
over several weeks, have proved to be precisely
az we foretold in the fret instance. They ad-
journed yesterday with the declaration from
the chairman that, after examining all the cases
before them, they found IL impossible to dis
cover anything, and should leave the whole
concern to be finished by those who were paid
for attending to it. We presume the Corpora
ton Counsel is the party here referred to; but
If that functionary cannot succeed in eliciting
anything more satisfactory concerning the
frauds than the retiring committee have done.
there is very little likelihood Of any Of the Of
tenders being brought TO justice.
As we said from the period when this hum
bug committee was instituted, nothing has been
revealed through lite fundamentally except
the agreeable fact that the city has been grossly
defrauded But by whom or In what depart
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-26

THE pvTEkr OF The ARMY PILIe-FURrHxR DsvEL-
orEMKSrs RxsrEorNe THE So 900 FRAUD, ETC.
wAmSGros, Fet IS, 1878.
The defeat Of the Army bill the Senate To day
GREETED By ia opponents, aad Mr.. IIaes motion 70
reconsider the vote, which is pending q AZ adcs-
ton OF II. NJ. HAle's motion TO reconsider does not
prevail will show conclusiTe.y that no bin ola Kind
regulars or volynteers-~ill pass tia, body
The House Committee on Military Anslrs have insured
BILL and will report early possible raising I've
regiments Of volunteers Tbs bi, ui undoubtedly pass
the House but will &c. through The senate Unless
the administration get the additional regiments asked for
In shape-e.ther volunteers Or oiLerwne-i will End
itself very much embss rsssed aud will lie compelled 20
abandon the Utah expedition A. least, am Informed
on high authority.
The Tariff Investigating Committee ar. OF tn. rack Of
persons who figured extensively n the lobby las,
session and who received portion O. the eighty seven
thousand dollars. George Ashmun, OF Massachusetts, will
II they end him. DO brought before the committee
and II Ia thought he car throw additional light IN that
subject The Developments getting rich wolco,l
threatens 10 make esd Of the whole transaction but
those who shared ia the distribution Of NE money are
urging him 70 hold out 10 the bitter end.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-26

FoRNEY AT FAUIT.-Forney is an unmitgated
blockhead. The remarks in our columns on the
first accounts Of the Lecompton constitution
were perfectly correct at the time. These ac-
counts came to us by the electric telegraph, and
were Misrepresentation Of the niger worship
pers in Kansas who alone had correspondents
there at that time. When we received and read
the constitution and the schedule, we found that
the whole proceedings were in the ordinary
course and that all the talk about Regent and
dictator" were stuff and nonsense Forney is
an as. When he gets wrong side up, he sticks
to it with the stupidity of an oyster. When we
get wrong by trusting too much to false lights,
We tack about ship Immediately, spread out more
sail, hoist canvass and go dashing through the
waves, rejoicing on our way. In such case
blockhead like Forney would go slap on
shore, with his keel up and big hole in his
bottom. That will be his fate. too, pretty soon,
if he don't follow the example of bis leader, ex-
Governor Walker, who has had the sense TO
about ship, get out of the breakers, and let
Douglas go 10 the bottom. What sad destiny
Forney, the terrible bottleholder Of poor Pierce
for 80 long time, turned out upon the wide
ocean at last and shipwrecked like filibuster
and fool! Would 1t not have been better,
after losing the Senatorship, to have taken the
Liverpool Consulate and died decently?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-26

Nsw ORLEANS, Feb. Is, 1883.
The steamship Tennessee has arrived horc, bringing
Vera Cruz dates 10 the 2lst ins,.
Little political change had yet occurred, although the
government violently opposed by Genera Meja who
also committing terrible ourages UPON tbs people OF
Sierra Baneha. They had applied 70 the Constitutional
government a; GuAnAjuaio, for aid against him.
reported that the States Of vers Cruz ojsca ard
Pueblo had SEE. 500 inca an. forty pieces Of artillery
aga.ns, Gen. zuloaya
The troubles II CAmpeachT had been settled
The whole State Of YUcsan united against Zcioaga
Zuloaga had making the duties on goods
imported Vera Cruz aud rampco payable IN the CAP.
tai and pay ment Otherwise would sot be recognized
III Prpy,so comments severely tie actiot Of MES
ter Forsyth and Of the representatives CT European
Powers, n recognizing the authorities
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memorial was drawn up aud signed. asking the Le-
gislsture 10 appropriate for the use of the Asyum
half the money received for licenses to sell liquor.
Paul Hernandez, keeper Of q beer cellar at the
corner of West Broadway and Leonard street. shot
his wife in the neck yesterday morning With pistol
She was conveyed to the hospital, where she ex-
pirsd Hernandez WAS committed to prison to
answer.
lecture WAS delivered last evening at Stayvesant
Institute by Mr.. F. A. Conkng on the late financial
revusion and its causes and effects. The theme has
been pretty thoroughly discussed by the press, in
the halls of legislation and even in the pulpit: but
Mr. Conklings views of the subject, report of which
my be found elsewhere. may prove both entertaining
and instructive to our readers.
The cotton market was 6rm yesterday with good de-
and, and the sales embraced about 1000 bales based
upon middling uplands, Al 12c and Gulf do at l2Kc.
Flour heavy with moderate sales without change
OF moment in prices Wheat quiet and prices nomi-
nal The views Of holders were above those Of pur-
chasers and tended 70 check transactions. Corn was
steady with fair sales considering the supply and prices
ranged from Csc SIC for inferior to good Jersey yellow,
to CSC roc for Southern good yellow and prime white
Pork was steady with rather doing including mess
at SIC 60 and prime at S13 12 SIS 25 Beef steady
at the recent advance. Cut meats and lard also
more buoysnt Sugars in fair activity, with sales
OF about COO 200 hhds New Orleans, chiefly at sc.
7c Coffee steady, with sales OF about 500 bags Rio
and 600 do Jamaica stated elsewhere Freights
without change Of moment, while engagements
tnued to be moderate.