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THE ALEXANDRIA
S HI O E E A @ T O r Y.
G.. a. BALDWIN & CO.,


PROPRIETORS.
HAVING removed to their and spacious ware
IL house, at the NORTHEAST Corner of King and
Royal SITS, invite the attention of Southern and Wes
tern Merchants and dealers generally to their extern
sve and well assorted stock of goods consisting of
great variety of
Mems, Women's
Boys, Misses
Youths and Chi.drens
pools, Shoes & BrOganS, -
, both sewed and pegged. of
Calf, Kip.
Buff, Grain,
Split, Enameled
Also large stock of and Patent Leather.
Ladies fine Shoes and Caters,
of Morocco, Kid,
Goat, Lasting, &C., &C.,
All of which will be sold low they be pur-
chased in any mark of the quality and style.
Having made extensive preparations for the manu-
facture of goods hope to receive the encourage
ment of the Southern trade, are determined to
do all in power to make their dealings with US
satisfactory.
We have also in store large stock of HATS AND
CAPS of the latest styles, which have just recelv-
ed from the factories, and which will be sold low.
Alexandria. Sept, 4. 1S6O-tas3.OO
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H00FlAND'S GERMAN PILL.

being well known throughout Europe and America needs
no commendation here. They purely vegetable are
prepared with great exactness and No
better Cathartc Pill can be found PRICE, Is per box
These medicines are prepared by DR.. @. NJ JACKSON
Co., Philadelphia, Pa, and St. Louis No. and are sold by
druggists and dealers in medicines everywhere The sg-
nature Of M. JACKSON will be the outside of each
bottle or box. t'i-
In our "Euerybodys Almanac published annually you
VIII md testimony and commendatory notices from all
parts OF the country These Amanacs given away by
all our agents.
For SALE BY DIR. W. r. YOTINq
Sept. IL. ls5a.-if Staunton, va.
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g ALE OF LAND.-In virtue of decretal order
~ of the Circuit Court of Augusta county, rendered
in a cause therein pending between George Eagle,
Plaintiff and Jas. H. Kershners Administrator and
heirs, Defendants, shall proceed, on the premises
on SATURDAY, THE 18TH OF SEPTEMBER next to sell
at public sale. to the highest bidder the lands of
which the said Jas. H. Kershner died seized and pos
sessed lying in Augusta county, the waters of the
Big Calf Pasture and ON the Harrisonburg and Warm
Springs Turnpike, containing about 3I9 Acres,
more or less. There is on the land DWELLING,
Stabling, &c. About 20 Acres are cleared and the
rest in timber.
TERMS In equal instalments at six, eighteen and
thirty months, the purchaser to give bonds and suf
cient personal security and the title to be retained
as additional security P. 0. POLMER, Com'r.
Aug IA, 1860-tds.
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AUCTION SALES.
COMMISSIONERS, SALE OF vALU.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF-VALUA.
~ BILE TOWN PROPERTY.-By virtue of a de-
of the Circuit Cour. of Augusta county, enter ed
on the 28th day of June, 1860, in the case OF Pecks
Administrator VS.. Bordens Administrator, &C., the
undersigned commissioners will proceed, upon the
premises, on SATURDAY, THE 1sT DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
$780, to sell the following Real Estate in the town of
Staunton:
1. The property now occupied by VIM. Craig. Esq,
as a residence This is very desirable property, and
will be divided and sold In three parcels.
2. The Garden Lot in front of Mr.. Craig's house,
upon the creek.
8. The Tilt Hammer and Blacksmith Shop, now
occupied by Patrick O'Donnell. This is desirable
location for good workman, and the water is abund
ant for running the Tilt Hammer.
4. The Garden Lot On the Corner of Market and
Coalter Sts, now occupied by Benjamin Crawford,
ESQ.
Possession of all this property exceptthe Tilt Ham.
mer property, will be given on the day OF sale The
Tilt Hammer Shop is rented until the 1st day of JAN
uary next, and the purchaser will be entitled to the
rent from the day of sale.
TERMS:-L of the purchase money will be requr-
ed the day of SALE Il in 10 months. with interest,
and the remaining "a in "a months, with interest
For the deferred payments bonds with good personal
security will be required, and the legal title to the
property retained as ultimate security.
plat of the property will be found at our Office,
and we will show the property to any person desiring
to purchase.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock. A. M.
Y Mn 4. E br aARAAs, comm'rs.
TURK & CUSHING, Auctioneers.
Aug Z, 1S6o-tds-vin. Copy.
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THE MARKETS.
STANTON MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
seported BIZ p. N. PooeU Dc Go.

RICHMOND MARKETS.
Reported forths Spectator By ". d. Tonspkins Bro
RICHMOND. SEPT. s, 1862
FLOUR-Sales of Superfne S6M, Extra S7L and
Family $685..
WHEAT-si 45@sl so for Red and White
CORN-75080.
HAY-sll0@ Oils from depot
PLASTER-$3@34.
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I AND IN MARK Eth pursuance of de
IL cree of the Circuit Court of Augusta county,
dered in the cause of Jacob Crist against John B
Rankin and others. shall proceed, the premises,
on SATURDAY, THE 10TH OF SEPTEMBER next to sell.
at public sale to the highest bidder, TRACT OF
LAND belonging to the said John B. Rankin, ada
cent to the town of Spring HILL in Augusta county
containing about 1857 Acres. 1t has on it good
buildings lays handsomely, is susceptible under skill
full farming, of great improvement, is In pleasant
neighborhood, and convenient to market.
TERMS:-So much in hand as will defray costs OF
suit and sale the balance in six, twelve eighteen and
twentyfour months: in equal instaments, the purcha
ser to give bond with good personal security, and the
title to be retained ultimate security,
Aug, IA. l86O-tds. N. K. TROUT, Com'r.
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G1Il1!la10
Gz5m@

MRS. WINSLOW.
A N Experienced Nurse and Female Physician, prt
IL sents to the attention of mothers her
DOTH sly RUP
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The Oxygenated Bitters.
Respectfully yours,
J. E. SMITH, M. d.

EXETER, Me-, Sept. 80.
This certifes that have recommended the of
Wistars Balsam of Wild Cherry for Diseases of the
Lungs, for two years past, and many bottles to my
knowledge, have been used by my patients, all with
beneficial results. In two where was thought
confirmed Consumption had taken place, the Wild
Cherry effected cure E. BOYDEN,
Physician at Exeter Corner.
The only genuine has the written signature of 81
BUTTS" on the wrapper.
Prepared by s. W. FOWLE & CO.. Boston, and for
sale by P. H. Trout & Co., DR.. 81. s. Eicheberger &
Waynesboro'; J. I. Antrim, Greenville; Randolph
Patton l. Co., Middlebrook; Stewart Anderson,
Moffett's Greek; ]. E. Ross, Mt. Sidney James M.
Stout Co., New Hope; P. 81. Wheeler, Mt. Merid-
ian ; and by all dealers in medicines.
An 186n-4t
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T7RUSTEE,S SALE of VALUABLE MILL

ROSI EE'S SALE Oh VzAAOzA11Hz1z UA1A1A1
i PROPERTY.-On FRIDAY, THE 2lST OF SRPTEM-
Der, 1860 shall offer for sale, on the premises,
that valuable MILL PROPERTY, now in the posses
sion of Isaac A. Bushong, and which he conveyed to
me by trust Decd dated the 18th day of September,
1858, for the benefit of certain of his creditors.
upon which there is first rate Merchant Mill 1t is
situated Middle River, near Spring Hill in one of
the best neighborhoods in the county of Augusta
Also one Sorrel Horse, and all the Household and
Kitchen Furniture owned and in the possession of the
said Bushong the time of the execution of said trust
The title believe to be unquestionable but as trus
TERMS One third of the purchase money in hand
the residue in one and two years, secured by bond
with personal security and the title retained ut
mate security.
Sale to commence at IL o'clock.
j. D. IMBODEN, Trustee.
49, OOH 1ocn Win copv
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DIRECTORS:

DIRECTORS:
VIM. 81. Mcfarland, John Purcell,
Joseph Allen, Samuel 7. Bayly,
Roscoe B. Heath, Jos. r. Anderson,
Thos w. McCance, G. G.. Barney,
John ii. Montague, Robert II. Maury,
David l. Burr, Jas. A. Cowardin,
Lewis Ginter, BENZ. FL. Nash,
John Jones, P. T. Moore,
Jas. l.. Apperson, John ii. Claiborne,
Lewis D. Crenshaw, B. G.. Wherry.
VIM. G. Paine VIM. H. Christian,
H. E. G. Baskerville, Wyndham Robertson,
Samuel j. Harrison, John G. Shafer,
VIM. Fl. Haxall, Peter G. Warwick,
Robert 7. Brooke, R. o. Haskins,
George d. Shell, Edward Norvell,
Wellington Goddin, George ]. Sumner,
John D0oley, D. s. Woodbridge.
Upon the adjournment of the meeting OF Stockhold-
ers the Board of Directors convened and elected the
following officers: go
PREsIDENr-WM. II. MCFARLAND,
VICE PRRsIDRNT-SAM'L j. HARRISON, ,vt
PHYsIcIAN-DR BLAIR BURWELL, asF
ArToRNEY-ROSCOE B. HEATH, ESQ. -s.
]. ADAIR PLEASANTS, SEc'Y.
Tag Office corner Main and 11th streets, Richmond.
H. M. BELL, Agt at Staunton.
Nav 90, 186O-1yif.
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II AND AND PERSONAL FROfEKI Ys-
IL COMMISSIONERS SALE-In pursuance of a
decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta county, rem
dered in the cause of Crawford &C., against Samuel
Cox, &C., shall proceed. the premises. on Tues
DAY, THE 18TH SEPTEMBER next, to sell at pubic
sale. to the highest bidder, TRACT OF LAND on
Middle River. of very excellent quality, and comfort
ably improved, containing about l73 Acres now oc-
cupied by said Cox. 1t adjoins John A. Patterson
and others. Also four Horses, three Cows, lot OF
Hogs, Carriage and Harness, Farming Utensils,
Household and Kitchen Furniture. &C., &c.
TERMS The land on credit. of six, twelve,
eighteen and thirty months in equal instaments, the
purchaser to give bond with sufficient personal secu-
rty and the title to be retained further security
The personal, all sums of $500 or over on credit
of SIX months-the purchaser giving well endorsed
negotiable note.
az Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M.
Aug. "a, Colds. N. K. TROUT, Commr.
DUBLIC SALE.-As wish to change my bust
i ness, will sell, Friday September l4th, 1860.
my residence, on Long Glade, Augusta county, the
following Personal Property II or ~ Horses or III
valuable Mich Cows with calves at their Sides
% Fat Cattle averaging 1900 pounds one lot OF Cattle
years old, lot of year old, and lot OF Spring
Calves 80 Fat Hogs between 1900 and 1900 bushels
Oats, quantity of Wheat and Rye Road Wagon.
Broadtread, No. Plantation Wagon, PioWs and
Harrows and some other property not mentioned
TERMS :-On all sums over FIVE dollars there will
be credit of six months given, the purchaser execu-
ting bond with approved security that sum and under
c.sR VIM. HOWELL.
Aug. %, 1860.-tds
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TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE GRA-
SALE

VOMMISSIONER'S SALE.-Pursuant to a
~ decree of the Circuit Court of Bath county pro-
therein pending, in which S. A. Porter, Commission
err &C., is plaintiff, and Leonard G. Watson and 9th
ers are defendants, shall proceed, at Millboro De-
pot, on SATURDAY., THE 18th OF SEPTEMBER, 1860, to
SELL at public auction, to the highest bidder. the
LANDS In the bill and proceedings mentioned, con-
tanning 297 Acres, situated, lying and being in the
adjoining Millboro' Depot it being the same land
purchased by said Watson from Frazier and Ran
dolph.
TERMS Cash in hand sufficient to defray the ex-
penses of sale and costs of suit and the balance in
equal payments of six, twelve and eighteen MONTHS
bonds with good personal security to be given by the
purchaser and the title retained until the purchase
money is paid S. A. PORTER, Commr.
Auc oS 1S6O-tds 90
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PIANOS! PIANOS PIANOS
CHAS. M. STIEFF,
MANUFACTURER OF
FULL IRON FRAMED PIANO FORTES


Factorv "A and Sc Camden Street.-Wares
room No. . s. Liberty ST.,
TTAS always on hand large assortment of Pianos
II ofhis own manu- facture with the Full Iron Frame
and patent Over String. long experience in the
business has enabled him to produce an Instrument
which for strength and durability richness and vol
ume of tone, and beauty of workmanship cannot be
excel]ed The usual guarantee given with the priv
lege of exchange within twelve months, If not salts
factory. 80
nS@ Reference in Staunton CAPT. w. S. H. Bay
LoR and J. w. ABBY.
NTEW INCONSISTENCIES, by the author of "a
~ lone" The Ebony Idol; Beulah; Poems by
Row n Hempstead The Little Beauty, by Mrs. Grey
The Throne Of David by Prof Ingraham; The Little
oP Staunto n' Sept. 4, 1860. R. COwAN.
NTOTICE.-I hereby give notice that all the
~ claims due the undersigned, in his own right or
due to LINpsY Cook, are put in the hands of Baylor
& BAYLOR for collection. P. A. COOK.
" Sept a,lO 4, Isso~4ts-vin. copy 4t.*
WANTED TO HIRE.-A good BLACK
w SMITH, for which liberal wages will be given.
Annlv to THOS. ]. PLEASANTS,
ff' Miles East of covington, Allegheny co.
Sept. 4, 186O.-4w.
FOO BUSHELS RYE WANTED, for which we
O()U will pay in Cash or Merchandise the highest
market price. ooo TAYLOR HOGE.
COAL OLA lot of Portland Coal Oil, per-
I j fectly transparent and inodorous at
Staunton, Sept. 4. P. H. TROUT & cos.
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A FEW pieces of POPLTN and other travelling
n Dress Goods, just received by
Staunton Sept. a, 1860. d. A. KAYSER.
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PERSONS afflicted with the Fever and Ague should
not spare either time, trouble expense to procure
Dr.. h0STTETTER'S CELEBRATED BITTERS,
whose benefcent effects upon the system has been
clearly proved to those who have been stricken down
in short space of time by this dreadful curse, whose
cheeks are wan and meagre and whose nights are
sleepless and restless, and whose eyes dim and
sunken, with death staring them in the face, this
compound must prove blessing; smashing them, as
it were from the mouth of the grave. None
know its true value until they have tested it. When
all others have failed these Bters have restored the
sufferers to pristine health. Their popularity in all
the Western and Southern parts should introduce
them to all families.
Sold by druggists and dealers generally every
where.
~ See advertisement in another column.
Sept. 4, 1S6G-lmo.
CARD TO YOUNG LADIES AND GENTLE
MEN.-The subscriber will send (FREE OF cHARGE) to
all who desire it, the Recipe and directions for ma
king simple Vegetable Balm, that WILL in from two
to eight days, remove Pimpes, Botches, Tan, Freck
les, Saowness, and all impurities and roughness of
the Skin, leaving the same-as Nature intended it
should be-soft, clear and smooth and beautiful. -
Those desiring the Recipe, with full Instructions d.
rections and advice, will please call address
with return postage,) JAS. T. MARSHALL,
Prac. Chem, 80 City Buildings, N. Y.
On
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A FINE TRACT OF FAUQUIER LAND
n FOR SALE.-I will offer for sale on the premi-
Tuesday, tile 20th august next at the late resi-
dence of George Nelson. f fair, if not on the next
fair day. his FARM containing about 1000 Acres.
This farm lies on the road from Warrenton to Beal-
ton Station miles from the former and from the
latter named station on the Orange Il Alexandria
Railroad, and miles from the Fauquier White Sui
phur Springs, adjoining the lands of Lewis Shumate.
Richard PAYNE and others-about onefourth of it is
we'll timbered-al is well watered and fenced and is
very productive in all kinds of grain and
The buildings comfortable.
This farm is susceptible of easy division in two or
three farms of almost equal size with plenty of wood
acd water EACH
TERMS About one-fourth in cash. the residue
in three annual payments. Possession given on the
day of SALE Ifpreferred by the purchaser portion
of the money will not be wanting for several years.
The manager of the farm will show it to any one
wishing to look at it. L.. +. NELoON.
June 10. 1S6O-tds. Ex'or of George Nelson.
ELECTROMAGNETIC above sale is postponed to
III, bouf boJ r. NELSON
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FLOUR MILLS AND HOUSE d LOT.

Il FLOUR MILLS AND HOUSE d LOT.
In of decree of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta county, made in the cause of Thos: W. MeCue
VS.. Isaac Farrow and others, and of T. G. Stout vs.
the same, we will proceed, on Saturday, the 9Th day
of Octo5 me1t to sell, at public sale to the highest
bidder, the following described property That is to
say, we will offer at sale, the premises, at eleven
o'clock in the morning the MILLS AND LAND at
taohed containing 10 Acres, owned by said Farrow
and Mansfield Marshal jointly. They the Mid
die River, about ~ miles from New Hope, and now
in possession of said Farrow 1t is fine wheat grow
ing country. ;,
And in Mt Sidney at o'clock in the evening, the
Dwelling House and Store House and Lot attached,
in said town. formerly the property of Samuel Myers
This property is in good condition. and very desirable
as a residence and stand for Merchant.
TERMS The costs of sale and suits in hand; the
remainder in six, eighteen and thirty months, in e
quail nstalments, the purchasers to give bonds with
sufficient security and the title to be retained as ad
ditional security. J. B. BALDWIN, 1com,rs
Sep. A. ls6O-tds N. K. TROUT, oA'
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n.y. Having heard thai Mr. w no,5 1;

20 Having heard that Mr.. w. F.. D0Id is
DESTROYS of taking charge of the Academy in Lovings-
tOn 1t affords me pleasure to state that Mr. bold is
Graduate Of Emory and Henry College, and that, iu-
ring his entire connection with the College he de-
meaned himself with unexceptonabe propriety, both
as student and gentleman. ard doubt not If Mr..
Dold is employed by the friends of the Lovngston A.
cademy that he will meet their expectations as faith
full and efficient teacher. w. f. PETERS, 5000,
Professor of Ancient Languages,
Emory aud Henry College, Va.
Neson Sant A 1890 OF =
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POSTPONEMENT-The above sale is postponed to
Wednesday,, September the 18th. L. P. NELSON.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.-Pursuant to a
~ decree of the Circuit Court Of Bath county,
nOunced at the July Especially term 1858, in cause
therein pending in which Octavio l.. Geiger, widow
of franklin 7. Geiger, dec'd is plaintiff, and Vim
cent E. Geiger and others, heirs of George Geiger,
decd are defendants. shall proceed at Milboro'
Springs. on SATURDAY, THE 18th OF SEPTEMBER, $780,
to sell, at public auction, the highest bidder, the
LANDS in the bill and proceedings mentioned, con-
tanning 244O Acres, situated, lying and being in
Mill Greek. and within few miles of the Va. G. R.
Road and abounds with the fuest ofSaw Timber, and
has fine water power. 1t is very desirable property
to any wishing to engage in the lumber business
TERMS: Cash in hand sufficient to detray the ex-
penses of sale taxes DUE and costs of suit the bal
ance in equal payments of six, twelve and eighteen
MONTHS bond with good personal security to be given
by the purchaser and the title retained until the
chase money is paid s. A. PORTER, Commr.
Aug. %, l86O.-tds.-pfS3 rs.
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SCHOOLS.
FEMALE SEMINARY.
BROWNSBURG, ROCKBRIDGE CO.. ".
Rev. w. w. TRIMBLE. Princinai.


This School will be open for girls and Young la.
dies on the Srd day of SEPTEMBER, and will Close
on the last Thursday in JUNE 1861. -
The school is under the entire management of the
Principal, aided by competent assistants. The in
all the elements Of sound and liberal education, and
having reference to the body the head and the heart
The location is eminently favorable to health and
morals. TheAcademy Building is large, neat and
handsomely situated. The discipline Of the school
will be conducted on Christian principles. 1t will be
firm, parental, and kind. ~ go vi =
e NJ S.
Tuition in the Primary Department 800 90
Tuition in the higher English Branches. 30 90
Tuition in the Academic Department. including
the Ancient Classics. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. 40 90
Iultion IN Music 40 90
Iultlon In FRENCH ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Is 90
COnungent Iee ..-.......-... / so
Board, including Washing, Lights, and Fuel
from 300 to. ITO 90
few boarders will be received in the family of the
Principal.
~ Address the Principal, until the Goth of Aug
ust, at Cedar Grove Mills, RockDridge Co., Va, after
that time, at Brownsburg. .-,---+-
July II, 1860. ~ Isl
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LOVINGSTON MALE ACADENY.
w. f. D0I.n. II Princinal

THIS Academy will be opened for the reception of
i scholars on the first Monday in SEPTEMBER, 1860.
For session of ten months the charges will be as fol-
lows: ~ -f-- tf-s34 ( ll41
Ancient Languages, &c, 40 90
German Language and Literature, Extra
Board can be had, on moderate terms, in respecta-
BILE families in Lovingston and vicinity. -
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POstpOnement.
The above sale is postponed till SATURDAY, THE 6rH
DAY OF OCTOBER next.
w. H. HARTMAN, comm,rs
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Of the present age have acquired their great popularity
only through years Of trial Unbounded satisfaction
Is rendered by them in all cases.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-04-11
Splendid Farm for Sale.

HNE of. the most. desirable Farms in the t;onnt'
" of Ashland. containing first rate building !"
Guiding dwellings and ~ houSes-the best kiui
soil-well watered IL. ~ mple supply Of timhr
for fuel, fencin >. mi. . vc., and within y 'br
distance of the W., Ashland, viii be sd NJ 4
figure lower than Real Es;ase has been oiirre
within this county Tor years. For particulars ~ ris
to J. J. JACp 8
Al his Office opposite The M.
Ashland. March 3. 1883. 15r4w "a ~
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-04-11
ASHLAND o. farmer.
soaK1Na SEEDS BEFORE SOWING.

This practice is not IS extensively adopted
as it might be with advantage both to the + r n
and the garden. In this respect we are far
behind a people whom we are apt to regard
with feelings nearly approaching contempt
There are few, probably, either in England or
this country, who are rot disposed to think
themselves much superior to the Chinese, and
yet in one respect at least, we think they are
much in advance of most farmers in either
England or Amearca. Lcibig states in his
Letters on Modern Agriculture" that no
Chinese farmer sows a seed before it has been
soaked in liquid manure diluted with watsr,
ard has begun to germinate and that expert
ence has taught him that this operation tends
not only to promote the more rapid and vigor-
GUS growth and development of the plant. but
also to protect the seed from the ravages of
worms and insects. There would be not on y
some trouble, but some nconveniences also in
the adoption of this practice on an extended
scale; but we are pretty confde n, notwithstand
ing, that those who it on a small
scale will find it productive of advantage
enough to induce them to extend their opera
tions. We may suggest that we have, on more
than one occasion. been informed by one of our
correspondents that he makes much use of hen
manure in water as a soak for his seeds.-COun-
try Gentleman.