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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-03-30
pLnrGnING.

The foundation ol tile years work fnr eve.
~ cultivated cropisa complete and thorough
breaking and turning of The ground. One
good plowing will put tie ground in better
condition for cropping than three imperfect.
" done. Indeed no after pains can remedy
the deficiency. II is Of the utmost impnf-
lance, then, 10 be prepared in every point
for the proper execution Of so heavy part
Of the farm labor.
Turn a farrow Of seven inches deep al
the least, and the nearer il approaches 20
twelve inches. the better. There may be
soils that form exceptions TO the rule Of deep
ploughing; and which require from some
peculiarity in the sub.soil, a gradual deep
ening. In our own experience we have met
none such. We have, without fear. thrown
up four inches cf the clay sub.soiI. which
had never seen the light before, on the sur.
face Of bed Of ten inches. and, with mode.
rate manurine, made the best crop Of corn
the land had produced within the memory
Of living men. We look upon a deep soil as
the very irst requisite Of the successful cul.
tiyation Of almost every crop. Summer
crops, SO very uncertain on shallow. soil.
are almost insured against the yicissitudcs
Of the season in deep one. We do not
think the all important corn crop would lail
OF good yield one year in twenty, planted
on bed Of twelve inches in depth.
Inconsiderate ploughmen, by LAYING on
their work in short lands, consume a very
large proportion Of time at the tnrnings.
There Is strong prediction on the part
Of negro ploughmen 70 work the short way
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-03-30
FRur.-THE ORCHARD AND Faur GARDEN.

FRuIT.-THE ORCHARD AND FRurr GARDEN.
IF you have not finished pruning your gar
den, do it at once, emitting only such trees
as are growing too luxuriantly to bear. Such
ought not to be pruned until the leaves are
pretty well sprouted BY this method, such
trees will get checked, and 90 to bearing.
Should, however, this late pruning not be
sufficient, give them another severe pruning
in july: that will prove satisfactory.
As soon as the trees are beginning to
bloom. hang up a number Of wide mouthed
bottles, half filled with nolasses- water, in
your trees. You will catch great number
Of insects, and thus prevent them from doing
injury to your fruit.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-03-30

Of a piece of ground, when they have their
choice. A little observation and calculation
will show the great advantage Of poughing,
in long lands.
On the tobacco plantation. the tobacco
ground, if in sod, should be ploughed first ;
it is bad practice to leave this work till after
corn. planting to save the labor Of a second
ploughing. This crop is Of too much value
to allow any risk of imperfect preparation.
An early growth Of plants may obige you
to hurry unduly ; or dry season may make
il very difficult to get the ground properly
prepared at so late period. If all be tho.
roughly broken now, there will be no diff
Guilty, after complaining, in putting it in
the best order as fast as the plants are ready
for setting out.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-03-30
AN EXPERIMENT IN DRAINING.

When we witness the change Of sterile
soil into fertile one through the influence
Of draining, it is conclusive evidence Of the
value Of labor so applied. Such has recent
ly come to our notice. aud we shall recall il
Flor our readers.
ltnot unfrequently happens in hilly or gen.
ytly undulating districts, that intervals Of
damp, springy soils abound, requiring drain.
ing before il can be brought into profitable
cultivation. The instance in question was
field Of fair surface, quite free from stone,
but receiving from an elevated land con-
tinual supply Of clear, cold, soft spring wa
ter, which ran over the whole surface. The
owner, faithless Of reclaiming the lot, was
yet desrous Of collecting the water to sup
ply reservoir for cattle. This was mainly
accomplished by cutting drain across the
slope Of land near the upper side Of the field.
for about hundred rods in length, which
did so much for draining the surface that
ether bitches were cut, completing the work.
The drains were finished with fiat stone
usual in such districts, carefully laid and
covered with a good coat Of straw, before
replacing the dirt. Now Of the change pro.
dueed.
A crop never grew upon this lot from the
time it was cleared till after it was drained.
Water grasses and weeds were the only pro.
duct; since draining, il has produced snnu.
ally over two tons Of good hay per acre, with.
out any manure. The appearance oil the
soil is wholly changed, from tenacious blue
clay, adhering TO ones boots like tar; it has
become clear, black, clay loam- just such
a soil as always produces remuneratiye crops
10 the farmer. Country Geaitmzn.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-03-30
THANKSGIVING.

We meet again In glajncss.
Aud thankful voices iaise;
10 Gpl, our heavenly Father,
Well tune our grateful praise:
lis his kind hand that kcp, Us
Through III he changing year;
llis love Il is that brings Us
Again 10 worship here.
Wen thank him for the sabbath.
This day oi holy res,.
And Tor the tlcsscd Bii,lc,
The book that We love brsi,
For sabbsih.s.hOois and teachers,
TO us 50 kindly given,
10 guide Us 10 ihs pathway
That leads 10 Joys in Heaven.
Wen thank him Tot our county,
The land cur fathers iro1;
fs liltfiy ul conscience.
Aud right 10 worship Gai.
q Lord, our heavenly Father,
Accept Ire praise W bring.
And iauS oui hearts and voices
Thy glorious name 10 sing.
soon may Thy gracious seerier
Extend 70 every land,
And al as willing subjects
Submit 10 thy command.
send forth lhs gospel tidings,
And hasten on the day
When Every isir and nation
Shall own Msssial's sway.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-03-30
A WELL. oRnrREn FAMILY.

A writer in Blarkwood'5 Magazine thas
describes the intUlerable oppression Of living
IN family. governed BY jail.like rules;
0nce spent week IN one cf these we'll
ordered families; i was great punishment
10 me hops, also, ~ some degsec, 70 my
entertainers. The iron rule Of that house
was place for everything and everything
IN its place wasn't. The disgrace my
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-03-30

SEEDING DowS or Oars vs.. WHEAr.-It is
the generally received opinion that wheat is
a better crop 10 seed down 10 grass than
oats, and our experience has favored this
view. g. T.. Brackett. Of Belfast, Maine.
writes the Genesee Farmer that, "in field
the whole Of which received the same amount
Of manure, and the same treatment, one por.
ton was seeded in wheat and the others in
oats. On the former the crop Of grass fell
short the past season, and Il requires break
ing while the latter yielded an average
CROP"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-03-30
BUSINESS NOTICE.

All notes and accounts contracted
previous to lst January, 1859, with
US, were due at that time. We ex-
pect them to be closed widiout failure
at February Court.
J. G. TJRREN7ZNE & son.
February %, 1859.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-03-30
TO MULE RAIsERs.

'E'HE subscribers, afler much trouble and expense
have succeeded in procuring one Of the largest and
finest JACKS ever imported into this country.
BASHAW will stand the ensuing season. commenc.
ing the 1t of March, ai he stables Of ]. B. Lealhers
and will render service OF the low price Of ten dollars
TO insure. aud fifty cents TO the groom in al cases.
pEsCRIPTl0N.--Basha was imported direct from
Malta. In Spain; win be five years old next August
Is full fourteen and half hands high Of fine form and
action, with rich black silky coat Of hair Il is only
necessary for judges Of such stock see him 10 be con.
yineed that he is of the puresl blood
]. b. LEATHERS.
j. w. LATTA.
South Lowell, Feb. 20, 1859. 7s-istJy
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-03-30
SHOPPING.

Il will never marry Mr. Youns,srew, al.
though lie is rich as Crmsus," said .ulia
Gushington, bursting into tears.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-03-30
Revival Of Business.

HAVING concluded TO remain in Hillsboroush and
- continue my business, my old customers viii find
me one door east Of The brick House. my former
shop. My work shall be well and lashonsby done,
and I'll my cutting jobs prepared that the seamsIsss
shall find no difficulty 10 making.
AL work executed at the sh0Ites, notice.
JAMES s. WATSON.
February s. ~
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-03-30

A FRienrFrL ScENr.-A frishtful scsna
might have been witnessed, yesterday morn.
ing, on the roof Of three story houss s;tua.
ted on Water street, between Monroe ami
Quincy. A young nan was standing upon
the cemb ol the roGf repairing a chimney
Shcn. The shingles being wet and slipper,.
he lost bis loothold and Slid slowly Joua.
feet foremost, towards the caves. The twv
OF three persons who witnessed the accident
turned away sick with terror. Although ,he
man made every effort to get a hold. which
the fear of certain death would naturally
prompt. he moved slowly down, and vas only
checked from falling TO the pavement below
by water spout, against which his feet came
in contact. But for this lrail obstruction he
must have been dashed into a shapeless mass,
Without utlering ! cry for help, the Young
man kicked 90 bis shoes and proceeded to
ascend. which he succeeded IN doing, aud
went 10 work al his chimney again, APPS.
renilS taxing little accuan; II ar accident
which bad made The eye. witnesses heart sick
aud dumb with terror. wsal M,
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-03-30
N OTTO e

TNHE subscribers having qualified at February term
1853, Of Orange Court Of Pleas and Quarter Ses.
sios. as administrators the estate Of DR.. b. L. DUR.
HAN, deceased notice Is hereby given to all persons
indebted 10 said estate 70 come forward and settle the
sane and those having claims against the estate will
present them within the time prescribed by law, or this
notice viii be plead in bar Of their recovery.
#. A. STAGG,
+. A. DAVIES.
March 4. ST.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-03-30
THE ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY.

THE ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY.
YNHIs old established responsible and reliable Com
pany, having express facilities over the North Ca.
,ofna Railroad. prepared 10 receive and forward
all descriptions Of freight end vauablrs anil from al
points on this mad.
The facilities possessfd by this company for the
prompt o,wasdng and quick delivery Of NATTER eniTust.
en- = them 70 oil accessible points In he United States
and the early delivery Of ffephts by Steamer Express
from New York semweekly, and daily Inland Express
from New Y.rk, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Richmond
Norfolk and Petersburg, or great inducements 10 Mer
chants 70 obtain Spring Stocks quickly.
For further particulars apply TO Mr.. ]. A. Cameron
Agent al lliilsborough.
W. n. TREGo, Sop't.
March ii el--4w
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-03-30

Merchants, Tobacconists and Planters
nEsIRING TO store Merchandise. Manufactured To.
bseco and Country Produce IN Dan,ille, Tor ship
ment North, 70 be delivered wagons and batieaux
are respectfully informed that we are now ready to re.
eeys consgnmenis, and promise personal attention
10 the safe delivery q every package entrusted 10 our
care. We guarantee satisfaction.
McKlNSEY, FLOOD & co.
DanvIle, Va, March 4. sI--2m
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-03-30

March 4.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-03-17
Punch on Petticoat Protection.

If ladies' uM wear crinoline. clearly some
thing must De done to protect them from its
consequences. We must either adopt the
Russian plan, and give up burning open
fires, OF else prevent the chunce of female
suicide through contact with Them. As 1t
is, we never see lady ON the hearth-rug,
without fearing she will AXE an auto da
fe of herself. We have pu; down in India
the practice of Suffice, but in England wives
snd daughters are consumed as well as
widows. Clearly, if we wish 10 see ad-
ednccinent in our census, we must stop
fhese fe male sacrifices on their idol FASH
Ions ALTAR. Lives enough are lost through
their shoes and tight laciHg, without our
adding cr.noline as a depopulating infu-
snce Unless dresses are made fire proof
no one, while The present stuckout fashion
lass, can wear them safely As deter
rent lrum wide petticOats, we should pass
sn act of Parliament 10 regulate their sale,
and should permit none to be wc-n without
being marked "Dangerous.' The chances
o! incendiarism are so numerous, that, were
crinoiiae Insurance Company establish
ed, it could not possibly Withstand the con-
stant claims that would be made on it,
Fire escapes might be rescued without
scorchins. As an additional precau,ion,
the air-tubes of the peticoat might all be
filled with water, and fitted with :he means,
when needfUl, TO eject it. Every lady thus
woul1, in fact, be her own fire-engins, hnd
rnpld nlsy uDon herself the moment her
dress caught. At moderate computation,
q properly-sPread pelticoot contains sumo
Thousand feet o: tubing; and such a rcser-
vo:r as this would hold enough to III out IL
commonplace conHagration. The more
cold water that is thrown on crinoliDe the
better; although we fear the rage for il
burns with su,h heat that no cold water
We can throw through our columns will ex-
tnguish it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-03-17
LAWS OF OHIO
Published by Authority.
An ACT

- No. %. AN All
To amend the ls6th section Of on act entitled an
act oil the Jurisdiction and Procedure 6eiore Jus
tices of the Peace, and OF the dHties o Const-
ables in Civil Courts, passed March IA, 1853.
Sec. l. Be it enacted by the General Assembly
OF the State OF OhIo That said section leo shall be
10 amended as to resd as follows: Sec. lS6. When
ever a vacancy shall occur in the office OF conSta
bic, in any township, by death, removal, resisna-
zion or non acceptance OF the person elecIed, or
when there shall be failure 10 elect, the township
trustees shall appoint suitable person TO I'LL such
vacancy until the next annual election tor consa-
bic and until successor he elected and qualIled;
provided, however. that in any case WHEN there
shall be 70 constable in any townshipot any coun-
" in tlis State the constable of any other ad join
ing township in said coun'y shall and is Hereby
authorized 10 any process that any constable
ui said township is now or may be authorized to
serve by law.
Sec. 2. That said original section ore hundred
and eighty six is hereby repealed.
Sec 5 This act take tflect and be IN force from
end alter lis passage.
WILLIAM Il WOODS,
Speaker OF tie House OF representatives.
L. BASSETT LANGDON,
President pro tem., OF the Senate
February IA, 1859.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-03-17
AN ACT

No. &c. AN ACT
To amend section fourteen of an ACT en,ill,d IAN
act relating to Juies, passed February Oh. 1881
and took efleci June lsi, 1881.
Sec. 1. Be il enacted by the General Assembly
OF the State OF Ohio. That section fourteen of Ian
act relating 10 Iuries,' passed February 9th 1881
be so amended as TO read as follows Sec. II That
If there shall be mpanelled, for the Iill of any
cause anI peut Juror who shall have been con-
Nicted of any crime which 10y law renders linn
disqualified 10 serve on a jury; or who has bee
arbitrator on either side relating 10 the same con-
troversy; or who has an interest in the cause; or
who nas an action depending between him and
either party; who has formerly been Juror in
the Sume cause; who Is either party's employer.
employee. counselor, agent, stewart OF attorney,
or who is subj Cnaed in the cause witness; T
who is akin 10 either party; or any person who
sha u have served once already jury tales
man in the tiial of any cause in ;he same court
during the term he mIy be challenged for such
cauSes. in either of VIII ch the same shall be
considered a principal challenge. and the vail
dify thereof be tried by the court; and any petit
Juror who shall be returned upon the trial any OF
the muses. herr iHl efore specified against whom no
principal cause of challenge can be alleged, may
nevertheless be chal lengod on suspicion of PRE-
judce against partiality Tor either party, for
want of a competent knowledge of the English
language, or any other cause that may render him
al the time an unsuitable juror; and the validity oi
such challenge shal be determined bY the court;
and each party may peremptorily challenge two
jurors. -.
Sec 3 The said section fourteen is hereby re-
pealed
Sec. 3 This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage.
WILLIAM B. WOODS,
Speaker OF The House OF REPRESENTATIVES,
~ MARTIN WELKER,
President OF the Senate.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-03-17

9The wife OF Jefiries (afterwar5s Judge
yeffries), had been confined a very short
time after her marriage, which excited
much ridicule when it became known. Her
husband was, shortly after this unfortunate
occurrence, examining fair witness. who
gave her evidence with tolerab!e sharpness
He said, MADAME, you are quick in your
answers" "Quck as ! am, Sir George, |
am not a. quick as your lady
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-03-17
N aB BGlGee
rs HEREBY GIVEN Thai q

1 . hEhEbf GlSEN That q petition
viii he presented TO the Com issi sioners OF Bel.
moht county, at their next session. praying for a
view aud survey TO he made of the grounds for the
alton Of County Road from the National Road
TO the mouth ofGenin's Run. Commsncihg tor said
proposed County Road at the National Road, East
OF ST. Clsirsville, and running in sonth- Eastern
direction through lands of heirs of John Thompson,
deceased and the nee thr gh the lands of Thomas
H. Genin TO lane on the line between said Genin
and James Young; thence along said lane TO the
WOODLAND South of said res idence; thence in an
Easterly direction and in;orsecting Genin's Run
thence with said Run to its mouth. jany27
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-03-17

G"Ma. | am going to make some soft
soap for the fair his falli" said beautiful
miss of seventeen to her mother, the other
day. 1-f
"What put that notion into your head,
Sallyr'
"Whv ma, the premium is just what I've
been wanting"
pray what is itr'
"An Icua Fa, naer, and I hope he will be
good looking one!"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-03-17

@McCormick's Reaping Machine pat
ent has expired, and become public property
the Commissioner having overruled the az
plicstion for a renewal OF the patent en- the
ground that the 2atentee has already re-
ceived liberal compensation for his inveE-
tion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-03-17

To amend the 3lilh section OF the Code OF Civil
Proct dure

No. 25.-s ...r ..nru AN ACT
To amend the 3lilh section OF the Code OF Civil
Proc, dure.
Section ]. Be IL enaefed by Tie Gtnerat assembly
ofthe State OF Ohio. hat the 3l4th section Of the
act entitled ian act TO establish a code of civil
procedure" be 80 amended 10 read as follows:
Sec 3l4. The following persons shall be incom-
petent TO testify: LIST. persrns who arc OF unsouH
mind al the time OF their production for examna.
iion. I'd. Children under ten years of nge, whn
appear incapable of receiving Just impressions Of
the facts respecting WHICH they exam lmed, or
OF relating Eem truly. Sd. Husband and wife
for or against each other or concerning any COM |
municaton made by 10 the other, during the
marriage, whether called a witness while tina
relation subsisied, afterwards except in actions
where the vile, were she a feme sole. would be |
plaintiff or defendant; in which action the wife
may testify. Either the husband or wife may ies.
tify but not both. iih. An attorney, concerning
any communication nude TO him by his client, in
that relation, OF his advice thereon, without the
clients consent 5th. A clergyman or priest,
concerning any confession made 20 him in his pro
sssionai character, in the Course OF discipline en-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-03-17

FAlfred Tennyson is buss with the
last four poems which will lie included in
his forthcoming volume. This volume will
include the history of Mer!in's bewitchments
by the Establishments of Nemae, the type of
wicked womanhood; of the lUvrs of the
faithful Find, example of perfect truth in
woman; Of the fair maicen of Astolet, who
hopeIessly loved Launcelot to death; and OF
the repentance OF G0inever,at Glastonbury.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-03-17
Fe bruary 25, 1859.

No 40. AN ACT
Supplementary TO the several acts fixing the fees o
Sherffs, Coroners and Constables.
Sec l. Be il enacted by the General Assemb v
of the State of Ohio, Thai in addition TO the fees
now by law allowed 10 sherifs, coroners and con.
stables upon executions and attachments, il shall
be law wlul for the court 10 which an execution or
der for the delivery of property in repevin or or
der OF attachment is returna BILE, TO allow The Of
fcer returning such execution. order o. the
delivery Of property in replevn, der oil attach
ment, reasonable compensation for any extraor-
dnary trouble or expense incurred 10y such officer
in the removal or preservation oil any personal
property levied on under said writ or order which
amount, when SO allowed, shall he taxed in the
cost: Provided, that such officer shal not in any
case be allowed more than one dollar per diea each
for the rvices of the person or persons empl wed
in the removal or taking of said properly and
provided further, that no allowance shall he nude
unless il sha appear 10 the court that the extrao.
dinaav services for which such allowance is asked
were neccisay for The proper execution Of such
writ.
Sec q Tins act shall take effect and be in force
from and after the date of IT'S passage
WILLIAM b. WOODS,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
MARTIN WELKER,
President oi The 81 nate
February %. 1853.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-03-17

No. "a.
February IA. lo5s.

No. "a. AN All
Supplementary 10 an act entitled IAN net de filming
certain duiies OF clerks shelifIS, and prosecuting
attorneys" passed February 26, 1872.
Section /. Be ii enacted by the General Assem-
bly, of the State OF Ohio hat II shall he the duty
of every clerk OF every court o record TO receive
from the hands OF the sheriff, other officer of the
court all costs taxed upon any writissued from the
court, such as appraisers fees, printers ices, or
any other fees necessarily incurred in the execu-
tion of anv such writ and pay the same over to the
persons entitled thereto demand; ard il shall be
the duty of the sheriff. other officer OF court, 10
tax such costs, collect and pay tIe same over 10
the clerk Of the court from which the will is
sued. giving the name of each individual, and the
amount which each i entitled 10 receive.
WILLIAM b. WOODS,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
Z. BASSElI LANGDON,
President pro teEi.. of the Senate.
February IA, 1859.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-03-17

0JMrs. Stowe viii! visit Paris in Orto-
Der, intending, it is said, to lace her chill.
dreD at scht ol in that city.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-03-17

eF"Be content with what you have, %
as the rat said TO the trap, when be saw
that be had left part of his tail in it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-03-17

GWe frequently see it stated that a
scheme is on foot. Wouldn't scheme be
advanced faster if it could be got en- hUrse-
back!
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-03-17

PRovoKING-To dream that you hfve lets
OF money and then wake up and find your
self printer.