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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-28
A Clever

at the e%ncampment of a body Of Brit.
lsh troops, in the province of Boiepore.
In the East Indies, one of the officers had
a horse stolen, but the thief missing the
road before he got out of sight Of the
tents, was detected and brought back.
The gentleman highly pleased at re.
covering the horse, and much surprised
at the dexterity of the fellow who carried
him from the midst of six or seveK files
OF grooms, Was more inclined to admi @
his address and experiences than punish
him.
Next morning. his resentment having
entirely subsidized, he yielded to his curi~
osity. He ordered the fellow therefore,.
to be brought before him and inquired
by what contriyance he had effected his
his purpose.
The fellow replied. he could not we'll
tell his honor, butif he pleased, he would
show him.
Well, then,'' says the officer, since
you are so bad at description, we will
see how you do it."
Now, sir, pray take notice. This is
the way | crawled over the grooms. The
next thing was to loosen the ropes be-
hind which l did thus. l then clapped a
halter-obserye, sir, if you please-oyer
his neck thus"
Admirably clever by Jove !" cried
the officer, laughing aud rubbing his
hands.
In this manner" continued the fell
low. Il jumped upon his back, aud
when once mounted, l give any one
leave to catch me who can"
In saying this, he gave the horse q
kick, pushed him through the gaping
crowd, put him to his full speed, carry.
ing him off clean, and battling all pursuit.
Patent Doctors.
Some thirty years since, Thomsonian
doctors were made in Georgia by patent.
Twenty dollars obtained a right a book
was the guide steaming, lobelia, compo-
sltion, and No. 6 were the universal pan
aceas. Doctors were as plenty as black
berries ; they were pretty successful
When a patient died, it was considered
as the will Of God-his time was come;
when he got well the doctor got all tho
credit. Bnt few remain of the original
planting. Those botanical plants have
been elevated they are now made reg
ular by college diplomas.
In Walton county, Georgia, one of
the original class was called to testify in
a mil pond nuisance case in DR.. M'Caf.
fers' neighborhood. Medical evidence
was required, and the Doctor was on the
stand.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-28

A MODEL Nora The following docu-
ment was read in evidence at the Justice
Court in Albany last week
CRY OF ALBANY, Jan. 10.
| hereby certify one month from date,
that l promise to receive from John
O'Neel the sum of thirty dollars if he
agrees to pay the same.
DENNIS SULLIVAN.
To find out what this means, a jury
was kept under lock and key two days.
They were then discharged as they said
they could not wool it no how"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-03
KILLING PO1.3TOES.

Many of our most intelligent farmers are of
opinion that, on lightish land, the practice of
billing potatoes is less benefit than an injury
TO the crop. This opinion is doubtless predica-
ted, in part, upon the fact that, by billing, we
expose larger extent of surface to the air and
sun, and, in consequence, expose the crop to
the effects of drought in greater degree than
when the surface is kept perfectly fiat and lev
el. Where the latter method IS adopt ed, the
dews and rains, if in sufficient quantity, pene-
trate directly to the roots but where hills are
made-and especially if they are high and con-
cal-the fluid is conveyed from them. In
planting potatoes on such lands, we should first
furrow, drawing the rows three feet apart, and
may run both ways. BY adopting ihis plan,
almost the whole labor of dressing the crop may
be performed by the horse-cultivator. II the
soil is light and frable, it is conceded by the
generality ofour most intelligent cultivators,
we believe, that the deposition of fresh, infer
mented manure, in the hill, is an actual detri-
ment to the crop. When such manure is used,
1t should be spread and covered with a light
furrow, previous TO planting or BY means OF a
harrow A small quantity Of old, we'll decom-
posed manure or compost, may be placed under
the potatoes to give them start and to sustain
the plants TIL the iathral roots can extend
themselves sufficiently TO reach the manure con-
tained in the soil. There are few crops more
generally neglected than the potato. Thorough
cultivation is necessary in its management,
however, as in the management OF corn or any
other hoed crop. No weeds should be suffer
ed TO foul the soil, and the surface should be
kept fine and loose.-Germantown Telegraph.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-03
THE P4ST.

When the summer of youth is slowly wasting
away on the night-fal of age, and the shadow
of the past becomes deeper and deeper, as life
wears to its close it is pleasant TO look through
the vista OF time upon the sorrows and felc-
ties of our earliest years. II we have home
shelter, and hearts TO rejoice with US, andiriends
have been gathered together around our fire
sides, then the rough place of wayfaring will
have been worn and smoothed away, in the
twilight of life, while the many spots we have
passed through will grow brighter and
more beautiful. Happy, indeed, are they
whose intercourse with the world has not
changed the tone of their holier feelings, or
broken those musical chords OF the heart whose
vibrations are so melodious, so tender and touch
ing in the evening of age
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-03
Il SECRET.

''How do you do Mrs. Briggs? Have you
heard that story about Mrs. Ludy 2"
"Why, no, really Mrs. Gad-what is ii, do
tell %
"Oh, I promised not 10 tell for the world I
No II must never tell on't-I am afraid it
will get out"
FENo, I will never open my mouth about it
never. Hope to die this minnte.''
"WeIl, if you believe it, Mrs. Fundy told
me last night, that Mrs. Trot told her that her
sister was told by person who dreamed it, that
Mrs. Troubles oldest daughter told Mrs. Mich
ems that her grandmother heard by letter
which she got from her SISTERS second husbands
oldest brothers. step daughter, that it was re-
ported BY the captain of clam-boat Just arri-
we'd from the Feejee Islands, that the mermaids
about that section wear crInollEes made Of
shark skins"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-03

CURES FOR HORSES.

For Sweeny, or Big Shouldcr.-Two ounces
Liquid Opedildoc, one Of Spirits OF Turpentine,
two ounces Spirits OF Hartshorn, three ounces
OF Alcohol, one ounce Tincture of Spanish Flies
two ounces Oil Spike. It should be applied
sParingiy, or it viii blister.
For Brittle feet, or Hoof-bonnd.- equal
parts of tar and some soft grease. Have the
foot clean and dry. Apply it quite hot to all
parts. Let it run under the shoe az much as
possible. In bad cases apply every day for
week, until the foot becomes strong and
smooth.
Cure for Bots.-Give the horse one ounce
OF Stacked lime three times week, for two or
three weeks. Mix it with bis food
Gru5s IN Horses.-One ounce OF vinegar,
one ounce chalk in powder. Mix it well, and
drench the animal with it.
Founder IN Horses.-HaIfa pint of vinegar,
one gill of black mustard. Mix and administer
it to the horse. Then put him in action for
an hour or two, or until be sweats thoroughly,
Must be used within SO hours after the foun-
der.
Gull in Horses.-When horses become gall
led, or get the skin knocked off, apply blister
to the part Immediately. Let it remain Is
minutes, then remove it. Ap ply to the part
burned leather, pulverzed ard nike d with lard
The application of the blister will prevent the
extending and the roots of the hair
will not be destroyed. The ointment will pro-
mote the growth of the hair, and ensure its
original color.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-03
Old Lac Whigs % ID. CIay.
uARnisoNvILLE, SHELLEY, Co, Ky,
March 18th, IS3 9.

Hon. Jas. 3. Clay, OeAR Sir: We have
all our lives been Clay Wings, and have been
such because we have ever believed Henry
Clay the g-eat exponent Of Wing principles,
and enemies Of Henry clay, as hyPocrites.-
Now, sir, we have every reason to believe that
you have as much respect for the memory OF
your noble father as We, or any others could
probably have, and we appeal to you as Wigs,
10 know what we shall do in the present crisis.
We have watched your course as Representa-
tive in Congress, aud we are proud Of you as the
noble son of an ilustri5us sire. We believe,
and have reason TO believe, that the present
leaders of the Know Nothing party, though
once prolessedIv Wings, were enemies to your
father, and remembering as we do, their M
gratitude, we cannot choose them as our leaders
You have been in Congress, and doubtless you
have watched all the party movements IN
Washington, and we are willing to believe
what you may say, because we contide IN your
honor and patriotism. Please write US your
Views in regard to Kentucky politics, and what
You believe the Wings should do, and we will
thank you. II you wait first to know who We
are, we refer you to any one in Shelby county
whom you NAV wish to consult. prompt
answer IS respectfully desired.
Truly, your friends,
w. T. KNIGHT,
w. Z. COOK,
J.N. EASLEY.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-03

MoRAL SUAsIoN OF a RAM.-When friend
Of ours, whom we shall call Agricola, was boy
he lived on farm in Berkshire county, the
owner OF which was troubled by bis dog, Wolf
The cur killed his sheep, knowing perhaps that
he was consclentiously opposed TO capital pun
shment, and he could devise no means to pre-
vent it. q can break him of it, said Agrico-
la, ''if you will give me leave" "Thou art
permitted" said the honest farmer and we
will let Agricola tell the story in his own
words. "There was ram on the tarm," said
Agricola, ''as notorious for buttiGg as Wolf was
for sheep stealing and who stood as much in
need of moral suasion as the dog. | shut Wolf
up in the barn with this old fellow, and the
CO onsequence was that the dog never looked
sheep in the face again. The ram broke every
bone in his body, literally. Wonderfully up
lifted was the ram aforesaid, by his exploit ;
his nsoIence became intoerabe he was sure
10 pltcu iuIo ,,l0'".~~-,-- .-.~-' nigh him s.I'l
fix him" said /, and so did. rugged an iron
crowbar out ofa hole in The barn, point fore
most and hung an old hat on the end of it
You can't always tell, when you see a hat
whether there is a head in it.or not how then
should a ram Aries made at it full butt, and
being good marksman from long practice, the
bar broke in between his horns, and came out
under his tail. This little admonition elfactu-
ally cured him of butting."
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-03

Cure for Scratches.-H. Payne, OF Lockport,
communicates the following remedy for scratch
es in horses, which we have seen tried with
good effect
"When the horse comes in at night, his legs
should be washed clean and rubbed as dry as
may be /; then apply good vinegar, rubbing it
well to the skin. Two applications day are
sufficient. | have always found it sure pre-
ventive and certain cure. lfthe legs have
become cracked and sore, apply the vinegar
freely, and add piece of copperas the size OF a
common hickory nut TO a quart OF vinegar.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-03
Eir. Claws Renlg.
ASHLAND, NEAR LEXINGTON,
March 26ih. 1889.


Gentleman have received your letter OF
The 18th inst Personally unacquainted with
any one ofyou, you refer ne, if | desire TO
know who you are, to any one in Shelby
county whom ! may wish to consult. Such
Isterence is unnecessary you write to me as
I'D Wings Of the Henry Clay schooi-your
letter bears the evident impress OF candor and
Sincerity. have never been accustomed to
aas5uise any of my opinions, and it gives me
Pleasure to answer you in the best manner
tat am able.
l cannot too highly appreciate the compli-
ment which you pay me, when you say 'that
you are willing 10 believe me because OF your
Confidence in my honor and my patriotism
10 deserve such opinion has been my ann
through life. should deem myself unworthy
Of It did not respond to you truly, to the best
o'Ry knowledge and belief.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-03
BUCKWHE.4T FOR HENS.

Buckwheat contains large portion of lime
and is consequently one OF the best articles
that can be fed tqsas It is highly nutri-
Gus and stimnlat 80 when fed 10 barn-door
fowls, never fails toproye highly promotive OF
fecundity. By supplying fresh meat, lime, oats,
water, chopped vegetables, and buckwheat to
to hens, they will lay as well during the Win
as they do in the spring and summer season.
They should be kept in warm place, and have
good boxes in which 10 lay, with plenty OF
good straw in which 10 make their nests;-
Many who keep hens, complain that they do
not pay expenses. This results from careless
ness AMI neglect on the part of the owner, for
it has been abundantly demonstrated that the
hen, when judlciously managed and supplied
with suitable food, is not only capable of'pay-
ing expenses" but of becoming a source of con-
siderable profit. Eggs and poultry always find
ready market, and sell at remunerating pri-
CeS.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-03
TIN CLlT }THIGS OP EG}TUCAY.

A great effort has been made lately by our
opponents in The Southern States, 10 draw to
their support the old line Wings who have
acted with the Democracy since the breaking
up OF the Wbig party. The effort has been
especially active 10 Virginia and Kentucky.
What success il has met in Virginia will soon
be disclosed by the ballot box. Its failure in
Kentucky, is made APPARENT by the following
Interesting correspondence. What a high tri5-
ute it IS 10 Democratic principles, that the
Clay Wings Of Kentucky cling to the
"Democratic party as the only political or
ganzaton which has the UW and the PoWer
10 preserve the Union from dissolution"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-03

ToUCHNG-vERY.-As person following
close behind couple returning from ajuvenile
party, at fashionable residence in IPttsfeld a
few weeks since, happened 20 hear the young
gentleman thus address his companion in a
voice of the tenderest solicitude
Charlotte Angelina, you must moi set your
youthful affection upon me, for I am doomed
to an early grave-Mother says Pm troubled
with worms"
An involuntary cough from the listener
interrupted the selfdevoted reply which of
course was Ieaping to Charlotte AngeIina's lips.
Berkshire Eagle.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-03

To CoLoR CRIMSON Or PURPLE.-J. s., Of
Michigan, inquiries how to color Merinoes or
Cashmeres some rich, dark color. 1t may be
done as follows. If the cloth dirty, wash
cleanly in soap suds-if not washed, it must be
wet thoroughly in suds, after which make
another strong suds. you wish to color
dress rich crimson, put your suds into brass
kettle and add one-quarter of a pound OF cud-
bear, stir well, then put IN the garment, set it
on the stove and let it scald for an hour or two.
If you desire q dark purple, add from one
quarter TO one-half of a. pound of cndbear, and
put into an iron kettle, instead OF brass-wash
well through two suds and rinse IN clear water.
Cor RuraL .NeU Yorker.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-03
REMEDY FOR SLEEPING IN
CHURCH.

"My dear Colonel, perceive you slept du-
ring sermon last Sunday it is a very bad hab-
it, said worthy divine to one of his parish
ioners. "Ah, Doctor, [ could not possibly
keep awake, was so drowsy." sWould it
not be well, Colonel, to take little snuff, to
keep you awake 2" "Doctor," was the reply
''wouId it not be well to put little snuff IN
the sermon 90
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pretended to be Mr.. Clay's friends. Their
candidate for the Vice Presidency in 1856,
made no such pretencc, nor did John McCalla,
nor any predecessor from the Ashland District
/ Most certainly you are not mistaken when you
say ''that many of The leaders of the Know
Nothing party were not friends of Henry
CLAW"
You appeal TO me as Wings of the old time,
to advise you what you ought now to do
do not like to advise others. My own course
has been taken honestly and conscientously,
according to my belief of what was best for the
country. Although [ cannot flatter myself
that very much of my short political career
has obtained consideration, yet | believe it has
been plain and without ambiguity. TO it |
refer you believe that the Old Whig party
IS dead past resurrection; that it was destroyed
at the moment when it adopted the doctrine of
availability in preference to right. ThqUa not
the slightest ideq that the name of .lE. Joshua
Bell crn haUe 4 spell potent enough TO raise a
party ,ohech Webster and Clay could not saue!
cannot vote for him for Governor, because by
whatever name he may choose 70 designate
himself, have seen him, whilst denouncing
the principles Of the Know Nothing party,
with great uniformity supporting their candi-
dates for office, thus doing all in his power for
the advancement of doctrines which he pro-
ttssed to abhor; and because, although in his
letters accepting the nomination, he processes
to BE- independent of the Know Nothing party,
and running on his own platform, do not be-
lIeve him able 10 create personal party bu.
regard him as neither more or less than the
leader Of the Know Nothings, having accepted
the regular nomination of their convention.
hat b1, N 7
have doubtless watched party movements at
Washington. My eyes certainly have not been
closed to what was passing around me. In
Congress there were but two partes-Dpmo-
cratic and Black Republican. The Know
Nothngs were not distinct party there, and
believe that, during the last session, they gave
united vote but upon one single question
that Of the admission of Oregon. Upon almost
every other question the members from Mis- /
souri, and Tennessee voted with the Democrats
and sometimes with the Black Republicans =
10 fact, their number in Congress was 50 small
as to render it impossible for them to have any /.
weight at all, except by uniting with one or the +
opposed to each other. 1t was asserted IN +
Washington, and | believe with truth, that, T
throughout the greater part oithe winter, the
Know Nothing leaders were in caucus and
consulting with the Black Republicans, with
the object, by union of the two, TO form an
10 the Democrats party. What fate .
those consultations finally bad | cannot pretend
precisely to know: but this ! have seen, that the .
party in Kentucky, with wonderful CELEBRITY, .
has changed its name Of "American' aud now
s yles itself the "OPPosition party"
In CONCLUSION, gentlemen, will say that !
have seen no reason 10 doubt the correctness of
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-03
3Jortn
TIE QUIET SLuM8ER.

Lay HIM gently t o his rest
Fold his pale hands on his breast
From his brow
Oh ! how cold and marble fair
Softly part the tangled hair;
Look upon him now
As weary child he lies,
With the quiet dreamless eyes,
O'er which the lashes darkly sweep,
And on his lip the quiet smile
The souls adieu TO earthly strife,
And on his i2ce the deep repose
We never saw in life.
Peaceful be his rest, and deep;
Let him sleep.
No tears for him-he heeds them not
Along llle's drear and toiIsome read
Firmly his manly footsteps trode,
Suiviug 10 bear IT'S weary lot,
With such pride upon his brow,
Wih such a pam within his heart,
The irmuess OF the manly VIII
Yelling the secret smart.
oh it IS well the strife is oe'F,
That thus so peacefully he lies,
tfnheeding now the bitter words,
The cold Implying eyes.
Fold his mantle DER his breast
Peaceful be his sleep and blest,
let him rest.
No SIGH to breathe above his bier,
No tear to stain the marble brow.
0aIy with tender plying love,
only with faith that looks above,
We gaze upon him now.
No thought OF toll and suffering past
But 10y to think the task IS done,
The heavy cross at last laid down,
Trt -.
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ga yankee recently stepped into an
academy up town, and informed the principal
that he had dropped in to learn French and
navigation that afternoon, as be was going to
sail. as mate of vessel, for the port of Mar
sellles In the morning.
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GMrs. Partihgton says, that if she should
be cast away, she would prefer meeting with
the catastrophe in the ebay of Biscuit" for
then she would have something TO live on.
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4 SCoTCHMAN's SERMON son MODERATION"
A Scotch parson once preached long sermon
against dram-drinking, vice prevalent in his
parish, and from which, report said, he was
not free himself:
"What ever you do, brethren, do il with
moderation, and above all be moderate in dram
drinking. When ye get up, indeed, ye may
take dram, and anither after: but dinua be
always dram-drnking. II We are out in the
morn, yon may Just brace yourself up with
anther dram, and perhaps take ami ther before
luncheon, and some I fear, take one after,
which is not so blamabe but dinna be
always dram-dramming away.
Naebody can scruple for one just before din
ner, and when the desert is brought in, and
after it is ta'en away and perhaps ane, or it
NAV be twa, in the course OF the afternoon, just
to KEEP you from drowsylng or snozzllng ];
but dnna be always dran-drinking. Afore
tea and after tea, and between tea and supper,
is no more then right and good, but let me
caution We brethren not to be always dram
drammng. Just when ye start for bed, and
when We are ready TO pop intot, to take a
dram or twa is no more than Christian may
lawfully do but brethren, let me caution you
not TO drink more than I've mentioned, or may
be we may pass the bounds OF moderation"
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THE .ILSERLY MIN.

Everybody has bad word to say Of a mi
serIy man. The preacher, the moralis, the
wit, and the satirist are equally severe on the
poor mser-W hose very name was assigned TO
Kim by the Romans TO signify that he is a
wretch .Hiser-miserable The author Of
the Tin Trumpet says poirtedIy enough
ga miser is one who, though he loves himself
better than all others, uses himself worse for
he lives pauper in order to enrich his heir,
whom he naturally hates because he knows
they hate him." But an old satirist has put
the case more polntedly still yet hardly be-
vond the truth
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Childhood and genius have the same mas
ter organ in commo on--inquIsitiveness
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NEWe did not need TO be reminded by an
exchange that Fanny Fern says, "there are
times when husband is indispensable" But
we did not know there was country editor
who could be so impertinently personal as to
ask, "What times are they, Fanny 2"
Ey-If a man is happily married, his crib is
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-03

How many man, from love of pelf,
To stuff his Golfers, starves himself;
Labors, accumnlates and spares,
To lay up ruin for his heirs;
Grudges the poor their scanty dole,
Saves everything, except his soul
And always anxious, always vexed,
Loses both this world and the next