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Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-21

EXPERIMENT WITH POTATOES
great diversity of opinion exists among
farmers respecting the most profitable
way of planting POTATOES. Some plant
whole seed, and some cut it. Mr.. Al
fred Laphain, Of Burrillville, has for
several years made experiments in this
respect. This year he experimental
anew: 1tc planted es hills with whole
potatoes % hills with cut potatoes,
three pieces i'll a hill; and % hills
with two pieces. The seed was aver
aged by weight and size. The result
was as follows: the % hills uncut po,
tatoes yielded IS Ii lbs. the % hills
with three pieces, 81 l-2 lbs. the %
hills with two pieces, 81 lbs. The po-
tatoes were weighed in the presence
of Mr.. William E. Wallet, who certi.
fics to the above facts and figures
Mr.. Lapham tells us the potatoes were
all planted together in the same field,
side by side, and the same quantity
and quality Of manure put in all the
hills Woonsocket Patriot.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-21
THE RETURN OF THE ..FIRE.FLY."

"We're into port at last, Fred, we've pass.
tho harbor bar,
l see the vane upon the spire blaze like
fiery star.
The towns in sight. sec the cliffs. the very
torrents track,
And tho window at St. Arthur's flashing al
the sunlight back.
:" Fred, rouse your heart for this, man! jus
think Of mothers Joy,
4snd Of our dear blind fathers pride in you
his youngest boy.
Fancy how madcap Mary in breath will
laugh and cry,
And, more than all, how one you know viii
greet you by-and-by.
"Nay, never look so white, man remembe,
when We lay
Becalm'd for five long days and nights in
Trinidado's bay,
You said 'twould bring back life and strength
TO ne2ft ana arm once more,
Could you but feel the wind that breath'd
along our own old shore.
" And now IT'S here: smell the thyme and
broom from off the down,
l see the yellow gorse that girds the hilltop
like crown.
/ cannot blame your weakness, boy, my tears
could almost flow,
TO think of nearing all we left three weary
years ago.
"rm sure they're thinking of us now with
anxious hearts at home,
1 warrant me they've heard long since the
gallant Fire t'ly~ come;
And little Mary would have been, hundred
times to-day,
Begging peep through Walters glass, and
watchi:y on the quay.
"We'll not Lc half an hour at home ere
Katie will be ,hece,
Blushing like any half blown rose, as modes,
as she's fair.
What! not word or smile at hot? as if
did not know .....
For whom 70" bought the shawl and wreath
you've safely slowed below.
Huzza we'rc come to anchor; see the
steamers smoke;
A little time, and we shall sit amid our owr
dear folk,
Come, let me help YOU up, Fred, by thi!
- you're rested WE'LL"
But the CHEEKY words and loving voice 0,
needless senscs fell
The sailor boy lay dead and cold upon tn
sunny deck,
A little lock Of golden hair hung from hi
Bonded neck.
Twas Just as well-he nc'er could know
that on his Katie's breast
Another's child look'd up and smiled befor
i. sanS 20 rest. -.s
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-21

~CuARAcrER AND MANNERS OF
THE NORMAN WoMEN.--Thc Norman
women are course types of the gentle
sex. They are, as a class, common
and unattractive in appearance, chief
ly if not entirely from the lower walks
OF life. They exhibit none of those re-
fincments and graccs for which the
better class of females among most
nations are distinguished and which by
imitation arc reflected from the lower
classes. They are awkward AMI un-
cultivated. They generally have large
hands, large feet and masculine forms.
Most of them like the men are of for
cign BIRTH. Many Of them swear, and
most of them use vulgar language
Topics that are universally tabooed by
our women are esteemed perfectly le-
gitimate and proper by them. Cant
and vulgar phrases are prevalent among
them. If you ask a young lassic, chow
do you do Miss:" the answer is, "Fus,
rate, how do you find yourself?' Since
the establishment Of the army in Utah
and the influx of the "Gcntiles," con-
sequent upon it, the women have paid
more attention to their toilets
than they did before. They exhibit
themselves in all the p]entitude OF
hoops, and appear in all the elegance
Of silk, satin and fashionable bonncts.-.
They arc generally kind hearted, and
regard Gentiles, especially the men.
with much more favor than do the
other sex. 1t is to the credit of some
of the young girls, as also of the Nor
mon matrons, that they oppose stout
resistance to Polygamy, and hence
drew upon them the persecution Of the
4 Church. II. -.5- a .|A
THE following occurred in our. hear
ing a few days since: A man step
ped into an Office ofa ticket agent, anc
on looking at the different hand bills
circulars, &C., exclaimed "Wh,
Mr.. r., you sell tickets all over the
world--evcry place but h-ll." tOh,'
replied R., ''thosc are the cheapes
tickets we have. Just step down tt
), ,|----------saloon, ------ and they'll sell you one
for five cents. It is the first station or
1.-THE route " r"''- '.".-'Ai
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-21

TIE Sons OF ER1N.-Manyy hatd
stories are told at the expense. Of the
brave sons of "owld Ircland;;" but the
following timely repartee we. consider
an exception: "A tavern keeper in
Newark, when giving New Years
presents to his help told one Of his
portcrs "a smart 1rishman) that he was
about the best man around the house,
and therefore he should give him the
most costly present. Sure,' said Pat
rick, rubbing his hands with delight,
8 always mcar' to do my duty II
believe you,' replied the employer,
: and therefore shall make you pres
ent of all you have stolen from me
during the ycar!' 'Thank your hon.
orr replied Pat, 'and may all your
friends and acquaintances trate you as
libcrally.''' bass a.sH 4sa... s..,
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-21
THE LADIES.

A rich scene lately occurred at tho
depot at Camden, N. J. The ladies,
when they enter well filed car, usu-
ally consider it the duty of the gen
tlemen to give up their seats to them.
Well, no doubt it is, but how often do
they receive thanks for their kindness?
After the boat arrived at Camden, .
lady swept into the car, which was
we'll filed and looked around for a
seat. A qi1iet-looking lad offered his
seat 70 her, which was was appropriat-
ed without word of thanks. The
young man waited for a moment, and
then quietly said, in tone sufficiently
loud to be heard by ALL,
J ''Thank you, madam"
The lady regarded him with sur
prise, and asked him to explain.
90! l felt grateful that you eohde:
;;scended 70 occupy my seat publicly"
he replied:
"You arc rather impertinent, sir, and
should be taught TO- speak more polite
ly to lady," .......-
''The observation does not apply in
this casc," was the reply.
"What, do you mean to say I am
not a lady, said she, now fully aroused.
s'Y ou are 70 gentleman sir, you'are an
impertiAent--''
Here she broke down.
*'Madam is exceedingly compliments
ary, but ignorance is her excuse" he.
replied.
Will not somebody protect me-
e. II, :..~>-l<. &c +s.;A .;llian?,, aalads
the indignant lady.
eff any one should presume to in.
suit you madam, I will protect you"
said the lad, "until-'' e.s..
"Until whcn?''
"Until you recover sufficiently to
talk at him, when, thinking he had
caught a tartar I would leave him
to your tender mercies.' -
The highly enraged lady arose and
swept from the car in disgust, and the.
lad resumed his seat amid roars Of
laughter that fairly shook the cars. .ls
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-21
MATRIMONIAL ADVEItTlSEMEN N T
HEG ,'5zt ADVENTURES l,-.l.l

| The New York correspondent OF
the Charleston Mercury tells the fol-
lowing story:
The matrimonial advertisements con-
tinue to fill an ample space in the Her:
ald, Notwithstanding the damaging ef-
feet Of Mr.. HIPS revelation, e. Matri-
monial brokerage in the metropolis. -
A tacetious fellow Of my acquaintance,
insatiate of female adventures, answer
ed one Of these advertisements the
other day, from two young girls, twins,
Rose and Blanche by name. His
overture was accepted, and he was
requested by return note to call at a
house on Sullivan street. The well
come billet was deliciously perfumed
and the writing in a fancy-like hand.
My friends romantic chord was touch
cd in the face of his long and wicked
city experience, and straightway he
began to have visions Of a pair of
blooming girls like two cherries on
one stcm--nothing less enchanting
than the original Rose and Blanche
in Sues "Wandering Jew.'' With a
seltishncss co-extensive with the male
human species, he determined to have
the monopoly Of both. He went to
the House, found it respectable look
ing mansion, raped at the door, was
admitted by the servant on giving his
name an assumed one,) was shown
up stairs into aprettily furnished room
and was told that the sisters would
soon he in. In a few minutes fierce
and spectral female, over forty years
old and rather drunk, made her ap-
pearance, and without word, flung
herself, with the rccklessncss Of two
dozen Camilles into the arms of this
amazed adventurcr. Before he could
recover his balance or say word, a
tall rutlian burst into the room, with =
pistol in each hand and cried frantical-
ly, you arc the bctrayer Of my wife /
will xii! both Of YOU together" The
ferocious female "a perfect she gorilla,
i'll strength and appearance) threw
herself, still closer, about the arms OF
my misguided friend. Fortunately he
lis powerful fellow, a splendid gym
mast, and u fine amateur sparrer. With
one sudden mighty punch Of his right
fist he hoored the woman, and with q
single bound he planted his dangerous
left upon the black muzzle Of the Gin.
|jured husband," knocking him com.
pletely off his pins; with second
stride he had gained the chamber, and
three more jumps took him down
stairs and out of the house. He i'm
prudcntly contided this ludicrous affair
to few triends-I say ''imprudently,' >
because he had to stand innumerable
drinks on the strength Of it. They
have only to say ''Rosc'' or "Blanche''
and with deprecatory phrase or ges
turc from his victim, the cocktail, .,
hot rum is always forthcoming.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-21

HERE is something worth knowing,
if true: VIM. G. Morgan, of Warren
county, Ind, writes that seed corn
from the butt end Of the ear, will ii.
pen its product all at the same time,
and some three weeks earlier than seed
from the little end of the same ear
He recommends farmers always to
break their seed corn in two il, the
middle, and use the butt ends only for
|sccd.. Try it. no
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-21

~ A fast life cannot be lived
with impunity, in this field of waste
and disorder, as in every other, Gods
violated law, however it may be for
gotten, never fails to assert and yindi-
cate itself s'The vicious die early"
They fade like shadows, or tumble
like wrecks and ruins into the grave
often when quite young, almost always
before forty. Bloody men shall not
live out half their days. says the psalm
list, and the remark is equally true OF
fast men. They live unsteady spend
their twelve hours in six; turn night
into day, or take for carousal and dis
sipation time that should be used for
rest; and in their rush, in the chase of
pleasure get out ofsight and into dark
ness, while others arc in the glow and
glory of life. Many man, md many
4 woman, too, dies thus, long before
their time. They keep up such a
constant stream that the boiler is corr
sumed or explodcs. The machinery
lis destroyed by reckless speed and its
inevitable wear and tear. The physi-
cal system cannot. endure the inces-
SAINT strain and drain of sensual excite
ment, and the most robust muscle and
vigor waste in the furnace Of such III:
tense and passionate life.-Reo. T.
Bi1a,aey.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-21
e.DODIIUE HOUSE.

IF. HENDRlCKSON, Proprietor.
This new and com,modious House is situated
on Plum street, Rcd Wing. 1t has been built
and furnished unler the special supervision of
the proprietor, all the rooms arc we'll lighted
ventilated and furnished, and all persons wish
ing to get the worth of their money arc res
pcctfu,lly invited to give h'm call, and NJ, no
those who may favor him with their patronage.
In connection with the House is q good stable,
ucd we'll ofwatcr. Ostlcr always III attendance
JANUARY 2nl. 1850. 119tf.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-21
SCREENING LETTER ON
JOHN BROWN.

JOHN BROWN.
NEGRO EQUALITY AND FRATERNITY.
The Journals contain the following
letter from Victor Iugt, which he had
written in response to 4 comnunica-
ton addressed him, by threee citizens
of llayti, in Paris
HAUrEv1LLE HOUSE, GUERNSEY,
Dec. %, 1859.
CITIZENS OF HAYr1 II thank you
for the eloquent terms in which you
have addressed me. Your words
reach my heart. a .- ....... ...
a white and black Republic are sis
ters, the same as a white and black
man are brothers. There is only one
humanity, because there is only one
God. ....' .. 's@s ..o
The French Republic had negroes
among the Representatives of the peo-
pie and that is the one thing that made
it above all glorious. .-t
have been sadly deceived i'll that
fraternity of races, the southern States
of the American Union. In killing
Brown they have committed crime
which will take its place among the
calamities ofhistory. The rupture OF
the Union will fatally follow the as
sassination of Brown. What an event.
What disaster! .o aas . 4
am afflicted at heart in thinking
of this crime and this fault. "
As to John Brown, he was an apos
tie and a hero. The gibbet has only
increased his glory and made him a
martyr. 10 1eET- ..et red
Black and white, all brothers, al
equal, let us rally more and more
around that priciple of all principles
Liberty. Your friend, @t .,-s
| r., V1croR HUGo.
1love your Republic. Let you1
people know it.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-21

{" AH," said an Englishman, the 9th
er day, belong to country upon
which the sun never sets.'' "And T."
said a Yankee, :" belong to q country
of which there can be no correct map
1t grows so fast that surveyors can't
keep up with it, 1Et a.tl 7e
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-21
III. CONNELLY. NJ. 3D.,

4. III. CDNNELLY. Nj. 3D.,
Tenders his professionalservices to the eiti-
zens Of Red Wing and vicinity.
Orr1cE.-Corncr Of Bush and Plum street
up stairs.
IIon.Z. K1DwELL, NJ. G., Fairmont, Va.
Hon. J. L. Dawson, NJ. G., Brownsville Pa,
Prot. T. d. MurrEH, Philadelphia, Pa,
Dr.J. G.. CoopEE, '' ''
Rev. DR.. DEUMMoNp. Morgantown, VA.
Drs. McLANE {, BROCK. Morgantown. Va,
DR.. \. II. CAMPBELL, Key West. Florida,
DR.. E. S. GAINES, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Red Wing, May 23: 1857. Aft
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-21
VOLUME 4, NUMBER "a.
ITO Y E. L s..
NJ METROPOLITAN HOTEL,

lac c~ec'trcet, ,immc lately opposite the Steam
boat Landing, Red Wing, Minnesota,
\. a. & E. L. TEELE, PRorn1EroRs.
'INl!lS New, spacious and commodious house
Is now open for the reception Of guests
1t has been constructed under the Immediate
S''pcrv ision Of the proprletors, aud nothing has
been omitted to insure the comfort and conven-
icncc of those who may favor them with their
patronage. The numerous rooms are all we'll
lighted. ventilated and furnished in n superior
manner. In connection with the house is u
good and commodious stable.
Red Wing, March 1855. S3tf
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-21

A Republican exchange says that
'tthe Republican party consists of iron
men," Then the devil will have a
good many irons in the fire.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-21
HACK HOUSE.

MRS. MARY FLING, Proprictress.
This popular House is now open for the re-
ccption of boardcrs.
Board by the day or week furnished on the
most reasonable terms.
January :. 1860. 179-tf.
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RED WING IzOIEI;.

JACOB BENNETT, Proprietor.
RED WING, MINNESOTA.
.5g-Connccted with the House is a large and
convenient Stable. Stages leave daily for the
interior. Teams and Carriages on hand toI
convey Passengers to any part Of the country
April "a. 1853 90 tt
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-21
GONE \ LONG TINE TO DO AN Err
RAND.

The following good story was rclat-
cd to us bya gentlemen Of this city,
whose veracity We have never heard
called in question: n
''About ten years ago, there lived on
the St. Charles road, nine or ten miles
from this city, family by the name of
Stringer. The eldest son, Jacob, or
Jake Stringer, as he was called, was a
most eccentric genius, and took every
occasion to show. his oddncss. One
day, while sitting before the fire whit.
Ting a shingle, his mother said to
him: :.t,...t ..rt. -..
"Jake want you to go down to the
store (about halfa mile distant,) and
get me a quarters worth of sugar, and
a quarters worth Of soap. Now,
mind what I tell you, Jack, and be
|quick about it. -';:' o..
"Jakc reused himself up, brushed
the whiting from his lap, and started
forth on his errand, clothed in blue
fustian and vest of the same material,
and a thick wollcn shirt without any
coat. He did not return that day
and his mother waited long and
axiously for her, tea, sugar and soap.
but in vain: Ten years passed and nc
tidings were heard Of the efrand-boy
Yesterday, as the family were sitting
down to their Thanksgiving dinner
the door opened and in came tai
moustachcd; good-}ooking man; will
some bundles in his hand. 1t wa
Jake Stringer. All the family sprane
to their feet in astonishmcnt but thu
mother and Jake were perfectly cool
"Motllcr,'' said Jake, 'herc's you
sugar and soap.
clay them down Oh the table, ant
!, eat your dinner said Mrs. Stringer
|"You ought to be whipped, Jake, fo1
being gone 50 long"
"Wherc the truant had been all thi
time we are not informed."---
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-21

MAJOR Ben Perley Poore a(who
wheeled the barrel of apples from Bos-
ton to Salem has been appointed
Clerk of the House Committee Of For
eign affairs. 9s ~ .'s3 ~ u
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ClIILLSON HOUSE.

CORNER OF BRUAD AND Third sTKEETs
A. B. MILLER, Proprietor.
THIS new Hotel is now open for the reception
L Of the travelling public, where thcy will
find the best Of accommodations. There is a
good sta bio attached. Passengers and Bag
gage conveyed to and from the Boats free of
charge. 11l-iy
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steamers have been
lost on that part Of the Missouri River
between St. Louis and Alton ia miles)
during the past twenty-five years.
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1850. RED WING 1850.
sl:AM LANaNG Nj IL L.

AND
SASH, DOOR AND BLIND FACTORY
Zone Block above Frccborn's Sax MILL
WE SHALL BE PREPARED TO FUR
" nish ut all times, anything in the above
kinds of planned and matched Lumber, Mould
in9S, etc. .''
Oricrs promptly attended to, which may al
so be left with Brown s. Bctcher.
Produce Of all kinds taken in exchange fo1
work. COGEL g. BETCIlER:
Red Wing, April 10. 1859. 142-1y
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marrifo.

On Tuesday, the 28th nit, at the residence
Of the brides father, in Bridgewater, Michigan,
SAMUEL LIrrIS, Esq, Of Seneca, Nsmahs Co.,
Kansas, to Miss AMANDA C. BErLHARz-
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q sentiment:
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