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Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07
PORK RAISING.

"a Pork saising is now one of the leading agri-
cultural, ,employments among our country
friends, to all Of whom it must be important
70 ascertain what weight of pork may be cal
eulated upon in good feeding to a bushel of
corn. Here is solution of the problem. Mr..
= H.,cross, Of East Highgate, Vt, paid 81. so
z Tor s,pig, one-fourth Suffolk to three fourths
native, Of pounds weight, April 10, 1853 /;
FED on milk and slop, and 134 bushels of corn
meal, made into pudding, until Dec. 8, and
then killed, and weighed 1926 pounds of pork.
\ He says;
- SIS The question is not answered, from the
fact that fed some milk, but have come to
tho conclusion that got about % pounds of
pork for every bushel corn fed. This think
I IL AS lanph pork as a bushel of corn will
make, unless there should be difference in
the breed of hogs. Some think there is, but
Ihsvs been Inclined to think the difference
10 pors in feedainnit.s,
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07
TOMAToRs--A NEW WAY TO GROW THE
-ss,s PLANTS EARLY. "a

The PIattsburg Republican gives the follow.
ing feasibls-looking plan for growing early
tomato plants, which we reprint now, that, il
may be tried. To those who do not happen "a
have the needed bulbs, we recommend grass
sodss cut in two inch squares, laid bottom up
in asbox.i
stAbout the first of April take a few large
turnips and cut out the hearts of them, to
form sort of cup. Fill the cavities with
earth, and plant two or three tomato seeds in
each. When the seeds have well sprouted,
pull up all but the healthiest plant in each
furnip, and let those that remain stand where
they will have the benefit of the sun; the
plant sill grow very thrifty--the decaying
turnip furnishing its food. When the wea-
Their becomes sufficiently warm set the tur-
nips in well prepared soil, not less than three
feet apart make lath frames to keep the soil
we'll hilled up around them, and you will
have crop that will astonish the natives.
The advantage consists in getting the plants
started early without setting them back by
Hansplanting."
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07
THR.CoRN GRUB.

.sThseosn. crop has several formidable enc
snaisa 70 contend with, and among them is the
grab, which sometimes literally destroys
whole fields, and frequently damages the
crop seriously. One of the best and most
sfadiefoes remedies-perhaps the very best
sger suggested-is the application of salt as
d Sosz 80 the plant makes its appearance above
,EraHnd, prepared in this way; Take one
part common salt and three parts plaster or
IoHypsum, and apply about tablespoonful
around each hill, and it will be found to be a
sure protection. The mixture should not
q 4esms insoontaet with the young plants, as it
.fasy destroy them. This method has been
: tried over and over again by some Of the best
farmsrslofs Pennsylvania, Delaware and New
!: Ssrssy, and when properly applied, has never
failed to be perfectly successful. We hope
steus fssmsrs,i who have reason to fear the de-
I spyedstions Of the grub, this season, will try
this mixture, leaving few alternate rows of
corn without the salt, and communicate to
"a the result Germantown Telegraph.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07

ABOUT BRRAD MAKIsG.--How many Of the
young lady Rural readers are there who can
make loaf OF bread so that it will come to
the table wholesome and palatablel Z. Pooh, .
some of you will say, /" / am not going to
make bread simple stuff as that is Amy
body can make bread ~ Not SO fast, young
Misses. No doubt you pride yourself on
making "splendid loaf cake, p and rich pastri-
es, for festive occasions, where you will re-
ceive much praise for your efforts; but can you
make good bread-from the beginning to the
end Of the propess9 IT is3a Comparatively
easy matter to weigh certain specified quanti7
ties of -four, sugar, butter, &c, and put them
together, and bake them. You work by rule,
but bread is made more by rote-of smaller or
larger quantities-and requires skill and at
tention, and practice TO enable you to produce
the One4grained, beautiful loaf. ..,-s
Some of you have probably made yeast, and
mixed bread, while fsMs,7' orthe housekeeper,
or some one, was in the kitchen to refer to, as
to how much water and -four or how hard to
mix, or how long to rise, &C., and consider
yourselves expert, and finished in the art
But suppose g Ma" was sick, and the servants
gone-could you make such good bread that
I" Pa,t would not know the difference. or would
praise you for its superiority Besides, would
"Pa's' favor be worth seelxingf Perhaps the
kitchen girl is raw Irish, or reckless, and the
/" daily bread" Is poor-not fit to eat.-Did it
ever occur to You to step into the kitchen and
soil your fair hands by producing nice bread
for your parents, and'brothers, and sisters, to
eat-and would their pleasure more than re-
pay you gsiga
Some young ladies will exert themselves for
company's sake; but "cannot afford to bother
so much for only father and mothes,, while
all the time they are mourning or moping be-
cause father is not able 10 buy them plano.
or all the fummery and gewgaws they would
like to put on and parade to the envy of those
less favored.ag And yet they do not know how
to make good bread, or boil kettle of pota-
toes properly Why not become skilled in
those more important accomplishments within
your reach f-then, if in process Of time, you
should havean opportunity, you can learn the
ornamental without neglecting the useful
Learn to make and bake bread, for 1t is i'm
! portant to know that dough is not bread, and
there is more spoiled in baking than there is
made good, and it is the most important point
Of bread making, to bake Property. Learn to
boil potatoes, to make a good cup of tea, il
any, and to cut and make shirt, and dress,
before you cry for a piano, ORR carriage
And not only learn to do all these things, but
do them gracefully for it Is mistaken idea
that grace and ease does not very. much add
to even domestic empioy1nents. II after all
this you do not get sensible accomplish
ed gentleman in the trnest sense of the term, }
for a husband, we will institute an !" Investi-
| eating Committee" to search into the causes,
why, and wherefore.-A Fdrmsr's Wife, IN
| Rural Ns,o Yorker.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07

Z PzATIsA mErALtrhs metal asformerIy more val.
liable than Gold But the pletna mines Of Russia have
furnished such abundance VI The ore IL know nox
to gold Ia value II is metal Of whish silvefy color
the heaviest the most dincult Of fusion tho most ducc
and the most flexible ofthe known METALS having speci.
&c gravity Of 2i5 and capable of being hammered into
leaves or drawn into wires of extreme tenuty Its hard
Is intermediate between that of copper and iron and
though very infusable II is malleabe and capable Of be-
Ing welded at white heat either piece to another,
to bit of iron steel Ii is not in the least affected by
the air WATER and is not attacked by any Of the pure
acids but is dissolved by chlorine and nromuatie acid
In beauty ductility and ndestructbiity it is hardly in
rior 10 gold When perfectly clean surface Of platinum
Is presented to mixture Of oxygen and hydrogen gas IT
has the extraordinary property Of causing them to
bine, to form water, and often with such radity
to render the metal redhot Platinum discovered
about 174i but 1t attracted little notice until the mode of
purifying IT, and rendering malleae wasdtscoyered by
DR., Wolaston. Il is found in the metallic state Brazil
and Peru; at Antioqua in sonth America in Estremadu
RAJ In Spain and lattery Ia considerable quantities in the
Ufallan mountain and in California Its appearance in
the rough state in which it Is imported is that of small
grans scales OF metallic lustre darker than silver
and extremely heavy. In this state 1t is combined with
palladium rhodam, ttanlum, iron gold, other metals
The particles seldom larger than pea pieces have
been found as large hazel nut and in 1884, of
native metal discovered in Demicloa's gold mines In
Russia, weighing upwards Of 20 lbs,
The perfection with which vessels Of platinum resist the
action Of heat and heat and of Of the acids aud
Of sulphur and mercury renders them peculiarly valuable
In many chemical applications that notwithstanding
the high value Of the metal which sbetween four and Ave
times Its weight of silver it is now much employed for
cibes reors for the distlaon of suphuIc acid mirrors
for rejecting telescopes by gunsmths aud others Its pro-
Perty of being welded, either piece with another
with iron and steel admits of many useful applications
the arts. From its scarcity and indesructibty, has
been proposed to 1t for coinage and we believe coins
Of the respective values Of s. g. and 20 silver roubes are
now current in Russia.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07

Toads are the best protection to cabbage
against lice.
suiphuf Is valuable in preserving grapes,
&C., from insects. p it-'liFii7 NJ, ysafi q
In feeding corn sixty pounds ground, go as
far as one hundred pounds In the kernel.
I Corn meal should never be ground very
fine, as it Injuries the richness Of it.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07
BOOKS AND STATIONERY

OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS can be bought as
cheap, not Cheaper IN Wilmington Us In Philadelphia al
any other city in the Union II any doubt this let them
CALL AT III MARKET STREET,
where they will soon get their doubts removed
The subscriber having received large invoice from the
late TRADE SALES" Is now selling VALUABLE BOOKS,
on all subjects At exceeding low prices Those who love
Books would do well to call early and examine the stock
GREAT INDUCEMENTS to COUNTRY MERCHANTS
All New Publications may he obtained at the cheil,
BOOK STORE Ill Market Street.
Arr 23tf THos. ROBERTS
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07

VINEGAR PIR.-=Take q gill Of cider or vine
gar, one quart Of water, a teacup of molasses,
or sugar enough to make it sweet stir in hall
a dozen spoonfuls -four, put it on the fire and
let it boil.-Bake with two crusts, or put the
top crust on in strips if it is liked better.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07

+ MILK PoRaIDos. --Make d quasrt of milk boil
ing hot ; make a teaspoonfdl Of wheat flour !
smooth batter with cold milk add teaspoon
ful Of salt, and stir It into the boiling milk
continue to stir it for FIVE minutes, then put Il
into basin or tureen; sweetent6 taste; flavor
with nutmeg or cinnamon. This is very nour
ishing and agreeable either for children or adj
ults Sweetened with loaf sugar, and nutmeg
grated pientifnlly over it, 'it'wilI make a most
excellent remedy f0rlooseness or dysentery.-
On, boiled MIX wifhoutthe thiekening, sweet.
ened with loaf sugar and favored with grated
nutmeg, has the same effect.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07

INDIAN MEAL sn9Rr CAkR.-stir into pint
Of milk three eggs, beaten light add small
portion of salt, and half cup Of butter, with
enough sifted meal to make a thick batter
Drop the bSttsr from large spoon upon but
tered tins, and bake the cakes in a quick oven.
When they are of light brown color they
are done.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07
4cHEoeoroRm ApMlNIsTRRED TO HORSES.

Il a. writer in the Boston Medical Journal says
he has given horses sufficient chlorpform 10
control all motion. and in one case Operated
for cataract on both eyes, without the slightest
tYitching Of q muscle, both eyes, being fixed
and Manageable. Another horse was kept
under the influence Of chloroform nearly too
hours, while surgeon performed aprolongsd
operation. 75ss...,,5,s 'TS..s
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07
CONFECTIONERY, ICE CREAM,
AND
OYSTER SALOON.

'I'HE Undersigned having fitted up that eommodloui
a store, No 60T Market Street. Wilmington, Del, for
nIS class Confectionery and Restaurant the
public that he y now prepared to receive their patronage
ne Intends that his Restaurant shall be conducted In s
pest nenner He constantly Keeps the very best Oysters
Whoh ne VIII serve up in every fashion Families will
y served with Oysters, Ice Cream Cakes Candies and
fgs atthe shortest notice, and In the very best style
nls parloufs are large and commodious; his walters
apr 2Sly. GEORGE II, RoBINsON
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07
q. DELANO'S
PATENT INDEPENDENT
4 o & 81 B ss AZ & R

tEHohAS W. BROWN respectfully informs farmers,
Il that he has removed his place Of manufacturing thi
rake from Thorn Street the waf to Monroe Street be-
Second and Third, Wilmington Dol Having purchased
the right Of the State to make sell these superior os
RakeH Farmers are requested to send In their orders
time The superiority Of those akes, acknowledged
BY all those who have used them
We the subscribers, have purchased and used tho De-
lano Patient Horse Rake, and consider II far superior 10
the Revolver as that Is the old fashioned way Of hand
rakeing don't take than half the draft that the
Revolver does, and 1t will clean hay wheat or oats fields
at once going It, and the Reyolvers will all twist ii
will pay for itself In every 20 wheat Geld II goes over
Another great advantage il that II requires hut very little
labor to manage It, as the Operator rides the top 10
any who wishes to make hand In the harvest ned
II Ia Indispensable.
RgPFBRHscB.
A. BROWN, Christians lIuncOi JOSHUA CLAYTON. d.
dred DAVID FARWOOD IA
JOHN KILLER, Wiming-wM i, RICHARDSON, DO
ton Del. JAMgs BIRD 40
JONATHAN i. MASON, do. WIN. r. Finn, do.
EDWARD n BELLAH, do
The names Of hundreds be given by APPLYING TO the
subscriber that has purchased and used the Deano Rake
and speak highly Of them,
Purchasers will remember that Thomas W. Brown no.
Se the right to manufacture these Rakes In thIs State
Any infringement upon this right therefore will be legally
dealt with The right is the independent motion o IN
head and tooth amy other rake that one can move without
'he rest, - . infringement in the Delaware patent
Price Of Rakes without Wheels sl5.
frice Of Rakeh with new wheels, &25. apr 23-4m,
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07
wHrTwAsH FOR ourBUILDrNGs.

,,Yos unplaned surfaces, common lime white.
wssh, applied early in the summer when the
sood Is dry and the pores open, answers a
: good purpose, and materially operates in pre-,
venting decay. But whitewash may be rem
sdsfed more permanent, needing less frequent
appl isstiens, II sulphate Of zinc (white yitrioD
& mad common salt are added, The following
particular directions for making the wash and
RsHcelosing 1t to any desirable shade, are given
In Downing's Country House:'
Take 0 clean barrel that will hold water.
Pat into it half barrel Of quicklime, and
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07

SPRuoR ,BgER,-For three gallons take one
quart of molasses, twenty drops oil Of spruce,
fifteen drops oil Of sasafrass, fill the pail with
hot water, mix Thorn well together, letit stand
it remain ten or twelve hours, then bottle it.
In three hefsiitt , i'll be be st for use
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07

e ALMOND IoIsa.--Beat the whites OF three
eggs toa strong froth, beat a pound of al
monds very fine, with rose water, mix the al
monds, lightly together with the eggs, and
put in by degrees pound Of common LOAF
sugar, beat fine; when your cake is done en-
ough take 1t out of the oven, lay your icing
on, and put it in to brown.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07

Every one should be prudent enoughlto pur-
chase his seed early, and prove them before
sowing. Second, he should thoroughly pre-
| pare his soil and then wait aareasohable
time, ifs necessary, for suitable season for
sowing them, Third, he should never SOW
them without some mild stimulating manure
to insure their rapid growth after germina-
ton. Fourth, he should frequently stir the
soil by horseshoe or otherwise, as his judge
ment dictates--the oftener the better. ~,
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07

Make athiek whitewash Of lime; pack the
eggs you wish to preserve in some vessel
that is4water-tight, and pour in the creamy
lime-water till all ara covered up; after time
the water willeyaporate to some extent, and
the eggs get uncovered, il some creamy lime
be NOT added from time to time to prevent it.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07
ALL-HEALING SALvE

May be used to advantage. This salve
is an invaluable remedy for family use in
all cases of Cuts, Burns. Sores, Carbun-
clcs, Felons, &C.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07

FOR sALE--A two stored Brick House situate in Be-
cond Street, between Washington and West asl4
This Is suitable property for Butcher The house
stands back from the street twenty eethe front yard Is
beautiful grss plot with palngs along the street II has
and new and three stories high The lot runs back hun
dred and thirty Ave feet to Lafayette Street. street TWEEN
tytwO feet wide. On Lafayette Street. there is front Of
sixtyhroe feet, which there Is good frame stable.
This property has fountain Of good spring water running
continually upon It. The property contains Ave thousand
To Butcher Daryman this is Of the most desi-
fnble properties In the City
For further particulars apply to
JAMES MONTGOMERY,
Apr. 23-if No. % shipley Street, Wilmington.
FOR SALE-sx Three storied Brick Houses situate on
Madison Street. These buildings Just finished
and built In the substantial manner Considesa
BILE amount ofthe purchase money may remain on the
JAMES MONTGOMERY,
Apr. 23tf No. s5 shipley Street, Wilmington.
FOR SALE IA three stoisd Brick House. situated at
the corner Spruce and Seventh Streets This Ia
the best houses OF its class in this city, and will DO sold
'ff'''N = JAMES MoNTooMERY,
Apr 2stC No. 90 shipey Street, Wilmington
FOR sALE.-A Farm containing ninety-nne acres of
good arabic land This farm Is situated about eight miles
from Wilmington, on the cross road leading from the KEN
nett Pike to the old Road leading to Renne Square
The land is in good order divided into convenient 1eds
all Of which arc watered
The buildings good and substantial; all the out
houses are n complete order and In fact the farm ia all
good farmer could desire Apply 70
JAMES MONTGOMERY,
Apr. 23if No. 10 Shipey Street. Wilmington
FOR sALE.-A three storied BRICK HOUSE, situated
In Lombard Street, west side This is an exceent pro-
perry, with back building Private Alley, &C, &C.
Six hundred dollars remain on the property Price
$3.50 Apply to JAMES MONTGOMERY.
Apr 2S-tf No. p5 Shipey Street, Wilmington
FOR SALE.--A Hundred Building Lots for sale ID the
Western part of the City Prices moderate and terms ac
commodating Apply to
JAMES MONTGOMERY
Apr @itf No. % Shpley Street, Wilmington
FOR sALE-A three storied Brick House, situate on
Madison Street. between Seventh aud Eighth Streets This
Is very neat property and which would suit work
Ing man with a small capital
Fart Of the money can remain on the premises.
For further particulars apply to
JAMES MONTGOMERY,
Apr 23-tf No 95 Shpley street, Wilmington
FOR sALk--A very pretty Building Lot situated IN
West Second Street between Orange and Tatnal This is
good situation and would do for almost any kind Of me-
canca business 1t has front of twenty three feet four
inches gu Second Street aud runs back a hundred and
thiriy-two feet For further particulars apply to
JAMES MONTGOMERY,
Apf, gi-u No, % Shipev Street Wilmington
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07
CALEB STROUD & SON,

WOULD most respectfully call the attention of farmer.
and the public generally to their GROUND and CALCI
NED PLASTER, and superior BONE DUST These fsrti
lizcrs unequalled by any other in the Market They
always the same in quality, and invariably to be Il,
lied upon.
sTROUDS NEW FERTILIZER, Possesses all the requ
sites Of complete Its superior virtues wher
known, will be too apparent to escape observation
etables.
We feel that recommendation Of fertilizer to be
value, it liz intention to sell but reliable
articles We always prepared to receive and hl
ders for these superior articles at the shortest notice. AMI
on the most reasonable terms Apr 2S-tf
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07
ROBERT TAYLOR,S
BAKERY & CONFECTIONERY.

f5z7N THE undersigned having largely increased hi !,
EA-5fimces for successfully prosecuting his business,
sfsA lin the shape Of two large brick buildings with ali
friends and the public generally that after twelve years o
practical experience in this city he is prepared to sell
Bread and Cakes lower than ever were sold in Delaware
before. The following will be strictly adhered to nj
present One and half pound loaf at cents pound
iy low New York Biscuit Soda Biscuits Sugar Biscuits
Shell Biscuits Family Pilot Bread Bran Biscuits Lemon
Biscuits Water Crackers &c., &c All of which will bs
warranted Of the very best quality and sold as cheap
they be bought in the United States He has also in
connection with his Bakery established the manufacture
thing but the best MATERIAL and employ but the very
best workmen. His wagons will in every direction
and goods purchased this establishment will be deliver
ed within twenty miles Of Wilmington free Of charge
Retailers will find to their advantage call at the COR
of Filth and Tnnal Streets and examine his stock be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
Store Of Fifth and Tatnall Streets, Wilmington,
Delaware afi
Apr. 23-ly. ROBERT TAYLOR.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07

The proper time to cut timber is about No
yember, December and January. After the
sap rises, timber should not be cut, unless it
can be Immediately planlred up, and steamed
and dried quickly; otherwise. it is not dura-
BILE.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07


y MORAL IDoLATRY. 1.-THE Soul of man, like common
Nature admits no pdcun II God be not there MammOn
us be and II is impossible TO neither as 1t is to
serve both And for this there Is ESSENTIAL in
constitution. For is designed aud born indi
gent creature full Of wants and appees, and restless
desire Of happiness which he by means fud within
himself and this ndispenbly obliges him to seek for his
happiness abroad. Now II he seek his happiness from God
no the very intention of his Frame and has made
wise choice Of an object that is adequate to all his wants
and desires But then If he doea not seek his happiness
from God he must necessarily seek it somewhere else for
his appetities hang long undetermned-they
eager and must have their Quarry u orsae tho Foth'
tain Of Lifting Wters yet he cannot orsdke hfs thirst,
and therefore he lies under the necessity Of heng out
brokcn ciss to himse he must pursue, and at least
promise himself satisfaction in other enjoyments Thus
when hope trust and expectations sbato to-
wards God they do not abats themselves but only
scattered among undue and inferior objects And this
makes the connection iniallibe between indeyoton and
moral idoatry; that is between the neglect Of Gods
ship, and worshppng the creature for whatsoever share
we abate towards God always place upon something
ese and Whatsoever thing else prosecute with that
share Of love DESIRE compacency, which is dine unto
God that is in effect idol dean Youngs Sermons
vol l, p 10.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07
7sHumbers--l4 Drawn Ballots.
MAGNIFICENT. SCHEM Il.


3i,412 Prizes amounting 10 l-il,.i. a5so $50
i9whole Tickets $lo--Halyes s5--rapafters $3.50
Certificates Of Packages jim the above soheme will be
sold at the following rates, which "a the risk. = aa4
Certificates Of Package Of ~ Whole tickets 5l4l %
I" eid2 % Half 8" 70 80
g 20 Quarter +" 50 2i
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-07

TNoBAoCo.-Prl article for sale Wholesale and re-
Il tail at Grmshaw's Depot, No. 500 Market Street.
apr 23-3t