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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1860-12-19
MY DAUGHTER MINNIE.

A few years ago-well, its not less than
forty-my little home-tl0ck was led. IN the
matteroi years, BY daughter Minnie-a pretty
name, lalways thought. Minnie .asa good
child, and being the iirst-bOrn, was halt na.
iernal III her management nf the later comcrs,
even down 70 little /" PigeUn.p the latest AMI
iiniest Oi all.
Tie picture ofMinnie is Just as fresh in
my melnory as though The forty years which
have simmrred aud eyaporatej since had
been weeks instead. But Il is fathers eve
that looks over these years al Minnie. aud the
beauty may be halt iancy--a sort Of ahectional
illusion. Those We love are transparent,
you know--we who love them look through
into the heart, aud then imagine tis surface
tint and surace.light Of winch We are think
ing
This much know, Minnie was the best,
most aaeciionate, and widest Of daughters
one Of those spirited but industrious little
creatures upon whose enterprise aud tact the
greatest aud strongest Of Us will involuntarily
lean.
minnie, shall want Eve or six breadihs
in this skirtW her mother would say.
Looking up, with Just little knitting Of
the forehead, after moments thought, Min.
ME would answer
81 think Eve will do. mother; !" and five il
was. can hear. even the voice Of Mnnie's
mother--she has been gune twenty years,
dear hsart!-ealling from the head Of the
stairs:
"MiEnie Say--Minnie.!" J"
"Mhat, mothcfw
"What shall we have Tor dinner to-day Il
You are tired, mother; lets have q little
ham and some eggs, with sume pcase from
the garden, aud bread That settled the
bill Of fare.
And 50 il was through The liyclong day
for in all the domestic polity Minnie, thougt
ohls prime minister. possessed fully rrgal
power.
AZ this time-this forty years ago-I was
Of course, in my prime of life and iul Of the
cares aud responsibilities which cluster aud
cling 10 ones manhood. was largely en-.
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From the Country Gentleman.
UNIMPRovED LANDS.

From the census now coming in, the guam
tity oi these lands, even in the oldest and
most populous States, is shown to be in any
thing but Aatterng quantities. How much
OF the lands lie IN dead swamps and are un-
improbable, is another question. 1t is cer-
tain, however, that there are many acres OF
naked side hills and rough. stony places, 50
rough and stony that cultivation is almost
impossible, ard wholly impracticable, il a
remuneration in corps is expected and these
hillsides are yearly becoming more impo-
verished from the continued drenchings of
storms. yearly washing their most valuable
portions into the lower lands.
There can be no doubt that these waste
places can be better occupied than they now
are, standing forth in their nakedness. II
they were covered with forests again, as they
once we're, they would be many times more
valuable, Tor timber is always valuable
Besides, where land is covered with trees
its soil does not dry up aud then wash away,
as it does when exposed to the glare Of the
sun and the sweeping winds. Then the an.
nual fall Of leaves goes 10 increase the depth
and fertility Of the soil, slow certainly, bui
positive.
The Locust is tree easily transplanted
Of rapid growth, and valuable for tlmbel
when grown. a plantation d il set out will
IN fifteen or twenty years, make good returns
| in valuable timber, and what is far better
the locust improves rather than lmpoyerishei
the soil. Set at proper distances, aud ono,
in fifteen feet. il will cleanse lands from al
weeds. and there will a greater amount o
sweet grass grow under il than the land woul'
otherwise produce. We are certain Of thli
from what we have seen. Why then is ]
not an object for farmers who have thess
rough stony pieces and barren hill sides. I
cover them with these valuable ueess Pos
terity, for whom men labor so much 70 amass
would find rich benefits IRON the operation
WV. BACON.
j Ri.hnnnI Ma.. s------------
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Fron .hs coanlIy oisalIen,n bod callivalor.

Richmond, Mass,
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NEW
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
AT PRICES TO SUIT The TIMES.

AT PRICES TO SUIT The TINES.
n AGAIN announce to my customers and the public
generally, through the medium Of an advertisement,
that have purchased stock Of Seasonsble Goods at
an advanced period Of the season, upon the most favor
able terms, and do not expect 10 ask but very small
per censge New York for them thus adapting
the prices TO the dull times. This syslem in connection
with the favorable terms upon which purchased my
goods, owing TO the lateness Of the season, will enable
20 save 10 my customers at least twenty per cent
In Short will state that do not expect TO make mo-
ney this season. but have bought goods adapted the
wants Of the public, and TO keep my trade active by sell
ing goods cheap.
The following named articles are at very reduced
prices, and will defy competition, viz: Black Cloth
Cloaks, from Sc to $40, actually worth half much
more; squaie-cut and Long Sbaws, fom $3.50 TO 81;
Dress Goods from l5c. TO the finest quality in the
ket; Mems superior long Shawls Flannels satiinetis
Cassimeies Cloths. Ready Made Clothing Ladies and
Gents Shoes Of all grades, Kerseys, Linseys and Ne
gro shoes, Blankets &c. g.; Sole Leather Of choice
quality, at low rates. In the Miuary line can offer
great Inducements to all who would like 10 beau
tiful Black or Cut Velvet Bonnet OF little over half
price. Having purchased these goods al greatly reduced
rates, who has looked for Bonnet in my store
has gone away disappointed. have also endless va.
Tieiy Of Head Dresses. Ia Black and Fancy Silks,
expect 10 The views Of any and every one who may
desire wear an elegant Black or Cooea Silk the lat.
ter especially as purchased large LOT at auction pr-
ces TO of very cheap. These Silks are Of the very
best quality, and will be offered at the price Of inferior
qualities. And last. but not least. can offer the most
approved bell-shaPed Hoop Skirts Of the "empress "
style, entire new design, made Of the best watch.
steel springs.
As the for parties and weddings il approach
ing. Mrs. OWEN would remind the ladies' that she Is
well prepared 10 supply their ID every article in
iha line. and all orders 10 make up such articles will
be promptly executed. Ii addition 10 her facilities in
the fancy hue she would also slate that she has the
assistance Of fashionable young lsdy from Petersburg
who will make up dresses in the approved style.
cut and ft Bodies for those who buy Dress Gonds
also closks cut made IN word, she 1aers herself
that she is prepared to supply all the wants Of ladies'
both TO the material and making Of al garments
thus making establishment Of more Than ordinary
convenience for ladies' call at least il respectfully
,ocited when you come 70 Hillsborough looking foI
desirable articles.
~ Store eas, o. the Court House, formerly oecu
pied by Mr. p. d. Ruffin.
Respectfully, III. l.. OWEN.
November 9. 67-3s
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the atmosphere also. If the air were not
excluded the mass would work too rapidly,
and run into the acetic fermentation. Eve
nv day the cover is removed, the pulp press
ed downwards into the liquid mass with the
hands, and all unbroken grapes mashed.
Alter four days all the must that will How
out is drawn off through wooden cock or
spigot in the bottom of the cask, and the
rest of the pulp is put into the press and all
the juice possible is extracted by pressure.
The must is then put up in clean barrels,
free from any scent or favour of other Ii
quors, which are filed to about one.eighth
Of their capacity in order to leave room for
fermentation and then tightly bunged. In
to the bung a tin syphon is closely fitted and
the end of the tube is inserted into vessel
of water to allow the escape of the carbonic
acid gas resulting from fermentation without
permitting the ingress Of atmospheric air.
This prevents the fruity aroma OF the wine
from being dissipated. After fermentation
the casks reserved for the purpose are
filled with wine, and it remains undis.
turbed until February. when it is rack
ed off into clean casks and bunged tight.
In these casks il remains until the next
winter, when it is ready for bottling. No
sugar or brandy is used.
The crushed grapes, after the first pres
sure, are thrown back into the cask and wa
ter added, which remains fermenting upon
the skins three or four days longer, when il
is again pressed, and an inferior wine pro-
duced, pleasant to some paiates, and at all
events useful for vinegar or brandy. Wine,
made in this way by fermenting upon thu
skins are rougher when new. but they are 0
higher colour, and by age become mellow
rich and palatable.
/ Another excellent wine we know Of, diff
fered from this in mode of manufacture
/ The grapes, when ripe, were gathered ant
spread few days to mellow. They los
some by decay, which we're removed, the,
were then mashed and pressed at once, AM
the juice treated as before directed. Thi
made fine light-coloured wine, but ther
is more waste about the process from tn
loss Of grapes after gathering before used
The grapes can, however, at once, after gath
ering, be mashed or pressed, which is III
usual course at Cincinnati, but these wines
though better al first, will not keep as wei
as those made as first stated, and the keep
ing quality is essential TO consider in a war;
climate. We are satisfied that If wine can
not be made good enough without addin
J sugar or alcohol, it is useless to undertak
to make it at all.
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From the Country Genllemin anl Culiivaior.
CULTIVATION or THE PEANUT.
MRssRs. TucKKR: :-I see BY the 4th num-
Der Of the present volume Of the Country
Gentleman, that correspondent wishes to
have some information respecting the culti-
yation Of the pea.nut A. have some lit.
tie experience in the cultivation of this arti-
Gle. aud lest some mnre experienced hand
should neglect TO supply the desired infar.
nation, shalt state what know on the sub
ject.
The article is called hy VARIETY of names
in this part Of the country; such as pea-nlt,
ground pea. pinder. gowber pea, &c. The
ground should Be rich and well brnkcn
up. II ough, t. BE- 81 such a description
as might be expected TO produce good erup
uf corn. Il ought TO be laid Oft IN ridges
about three iret apart. A shallow furrow
run with shallow pow along the centre of
each ridge prepares the ground for the seed.
The pods which Contain from one to three
peas each must be broken, and the peas
planted in the drill from one foot to eigh-
teen inches apart. aud covered with q hoe
about one inch and hall deep. They ought
be plowed and hued three times during the
season, to dcs,toy the weeds aud keep the
ground loose. The pea vine While growing
sends.up perpendicular stem about foot
high about this stem many others shoot out
in all directions, and run abnut fifteen inch.
es along the surface Of the ground. Those
runners have joints about an inch and-a-haii
apart. At each joint strong root strikes
down into the ground about two inches deep
az the end u this root the ea-pod is formed.
aud there comes 70 maturity. Some farmers
cover these lateral vines with earth, while
others leave them bare all the time. II Is
not agreed which Is the better mode. When
ripe, one bunch Of vines will have from one
20 two quarts Of peas Some planters culli-
,ate them in hills like corn, but prefer
drills. One acre will produce from thirty
Eve TO fifty bushels Of peas, which usually
sell at sI per bushel in our markets.
JOSEPH MCKEE.
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Usefulness or BIRDs.-Birds are the
staunch friends Of every man that raises fruit,
grain OF grass. They are the constitutional
check upon the constitutional insects. Eve
RS cherry that robin eats he paws for at
least five hundred times over by countless
and nameless insects deroured as part Of his
meat diet. Wood peckers. larks, jaws. spar
rows, robins, and the whole tribe Of thrushes.
are indefatigabe friends Of the garden and
the farm. They beast not Of their services.
they seem quite unconscious Of their useful.
ness. They make no demand upon the far.
mer on the score OF beauty, sung or service
They perform their disinterested labor ol
abaiing the insect plague under all discour.
agements, and even when requited with
abuse aud persecution. With these servi-
ces they also bring TO Us an amount Of en-.
ioyment in their songs which no man Of sen
slbility can tail 70 appreciate, and which i
not whit less deserving, because they sell
no tickets for ther concert, and pass around
no hat after their performances.
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En CASKS Or LIME for sale low for Cash. Also
~ COFFEE. siusn's SUGAR, and many olher
seasonable articles.
JAMES WEBB.
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Inquiries and Answers.

Saltpeter as MaHure.-Can saltpeter bs OBJ
tanned In its crude state? The price per
pound, and the best method of using it as
fertalizer? Any information to the above in
quiries viii be gratefully received By E. P.
Walker. We do not know where crude nj
ire may be purchased, nor the price. The
impure article as it comes from India, is said
to contain about 20 per cent. of nitre, and
this crude substance doubtless can be procur-
ed at the large manufactures where it is pu-
rifed. As a manure, applied at the rate of
about 100 lbs. per acre as top dressing ear
ly in the spring, Or narrowed in, it has occa-
fioually given very satisfactory results-but
like all special manures, is sometimes highly
useful and at others Of no value. Warm and
light sandy soils are said to have been most
benefited
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Estimating HAY I'm Bulk.

What number of tons of hay will the bay
or NOW, as we call it, hold, when well set
tied, dimensions af follows-17 by 80 feet,
l6 feet posts, and / pitch to-the roof?
The rule given by different writers, to es-
innate hay in tons by the bulk, varies great
y. We have seen in an agricultural paper
claiming reliability, the statement that 700
to 799 cubic feet are required for ton of
common hay, which is obviously beyond all
bounds. The bulk varies with the kind of
grass, time Of cutting. degree of curing, and
depth ofbay; nevertheless We think the fol-
lowing rule a fair average: For clover hay
packed solid, about 325 to $50 cubic feet
good timothy about 275 cubic feet, but un-
der very heavy pressure, one-fourth less.
This rule should vary considerably with cir
eumstances. The bay mentioned by our cor
respondent would contain over ten thousand
cubic feet, and would therefore hold from
thirty to forty tons, well packed away and
carefully stuffed full.
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A@RsGagGlaAg.
From tie C,Rntry Gentleman.
6 81 aEEP.

Among the most profitable stock kept about
the farm Is the sheep. farmer should be
yitboufethem. They may almost be regard
ed as indispensable to the good farmers. :
They rid the farm of briars, most kind of
weeds and keep down the young growth Of
brush, Be. In addition. they enrich the
ground wherever their feet touch it. The
fleece is taken at time of year when the far
ner has but little. generally. to turn off, and
i. brings the cash readily and their carcass
for the table never comes amiss Sheep will
get their own living a month later in tie fall
and a month earlier in the spring than ether
stock We give the South Down the pref
erence over the Spanish Merino, as being the
most hardy, and best carcassed, although not
of quite SO fine q 6brid wool as the Spanish.
Tue deep, broad chests of the South Down
show them tenacious OF life, and further
consideration of some Importance is that the
ewes arc deeper mixers and better nurseTs
than the others While the South Down
very seldom, if ever, disowns its lamb, the
Spanish frequently 60 The South Down
are beautiful symmetrieally formed sheep,
in condition for the shambles, the year round
on ordinary feed except ewes with sucking
lambs. No farmer caC afford to do without
sheen
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Posts Should BE Inverted.

William Howe, of AlIeghany county, re.
lates, in the Gennesee Farmer. and expert
ment made to test the comparative durability
OF posts set as they grow, or top end down
He says:-''Sixteen years ago, set six pairs
of bar posts all split out of the butt end of
the same white oak log. One pair I set butts
down. another pair one butt down, the other
sop down. Four years ago, those set butt
down were all rotted of, and had to be rcpla-
oed by new ones. This summer had ocea-
s'on to reset those that @ero set top down.
1 found them al sound enough to reset
Ny experiments have convinced me that the
best way is to set them tops down"
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CANVAssERs WANTED.
Liberal INDUCEMENTS TO AGENTS,

LIBERAL INDUCEMENTS TO AGENTS.
Fifty Dollars a month, and all expenses paid.
M wish to engage an active Agent IN every
w County throughout the United States and
Canadas. TO travel and introduce our NEW
TWENTY DOLLAR DOUBLE THREAD
LOCK STITCH SEWING MACHINE. This
lXcelsior Machine is just patented, with valuable
Improvements, which make it the cheapest and
most popular machine in existence, and acknowl-
!Iged to be unsurpassed for general utility. A
limited number of responsible agents are wanted
% solicit orders by sample, to whom salary of
$50 per month and expenses will be paid. For
conditions and tull particulars address. with
stamp for return postage
j. w. HARRIS & co.
No. Is Shoe & Leather Exchange
Nov. 9, lS5a.-5O-sw. Boston, Mass.
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sADDLERY! sADDLERY!

Fs4HE SUBSCRIBER would respectfully inform
j the citizens of Ebensburg and surrounding
country, that he has opened Saddler's shop, in
the basement of his dwelling house. on Horner
street, where he is prepared to furnish to order
on the most reasonable terms, every description
of Saddles, Brides, and Harness &c
Having many years experience in the buSi-
ness, employing none but the best worhmen
and using the best material upon all his work, he
hopes to merritt and receive a liberal share Of the
public patronage.
Country produce at all times taken in exchange
for work, and the highest market prices allowed.
JAMES MAGUIRE.
Ebensburg, Sept, IA, 1S59.-t.
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100000 WORTH OF WATCHES and

Jewelry offered to the Trade at less prices than
any other house in the city. Send for my Cata-
logue of articles and prices.
On the receipt of one dollar by mail, l will
forward to any address beautiful set of Gold
Studs and Sleeve Buttons, or No. 4 Gold Lock-
ct, or Gold Stone or Seal Ring; for So, a Ladies'
Breast Pin and Ear Drops, either Cameo, Mosaaic
Florentine, Gold Stone, or any other stvles or
Tor 81. silver, open face watch; or for S75, a
Fine Gold Hunting Case, Lever Watch, warranted
to keep good time; or for SO. a Fine Gold Vest
Chain; or for SO, Fine Gold Neck Chain. as
samples of any of my goods. Young men out of
employ ment could net do better than invest a
small sum in my Jewelry, and dispose of it
through the country Address.
MOSES X. GLINES, Wholesale JeIceler,
20S Broadway, n. y.
February 10, ls6O.-12-4t.
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NEW ARRIVAL
AT THE
JGHNST0WN MARBLE WORKS.

The undersigned begs leave to inform the citi-
zens OF Cambria and adjoining counties 2GA
that he has Just received a fresh stock rs enc
Of the finest ITALIAN and other Mar EHsieifta
bIes. at his Establishment on Franklin ~
street, JohuStown. MONUMENTS. SHskIsS
TONES MANTELS. GRAVE
STONES. TABLE S BUREAU TOPS, N
manufactured Of the most beautiful aud finest
quality OF Foreign and Domestic Marble, always
on hand and made to order as cheap as they can
be purchased in the city, without the addition
of carriage.
GRINDSTONES of various grits and sizes.
suitable for Farmers and Mechanics, sold either
by wholesale or retail.
Prompt attention paid TO orders from a dis
tance, and work delivered wherever desired He
invites the public to call and examiDs his stock,
rs he feels satisfied he can sell cheap
For the convenience Of persons residing in the
east and North Of the county, specimens may be
seen and orders left with George Huntley, at his
Tinware Establishment IN Ebensburg.
JOHN PARKE.
Johnstown, June Is, I859ly.
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SPECIAL &SSoUNCENExT
FROM THE
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The Inducements offered Agents are more r.
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Having been IN the Publishing and Ro,kssr
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WINTER GOODS.

WE subscriber has just returned from the
IL East, and is now opening an extensive as
sortInent Of GOODS suitable for the season,
many articles of which have been bought and
will be sold at LOWER PRICES than were be-
fore sold in this place. Consisting of Fancy and
Staple DRY GOODS,
READY MADE CLOTHING.
HARDWARE AND CUTLETY.
QUEENSWARE-STON AND EARTHEN
WARE,
GROCERIES-DRUGS & MEDICINES.
BOOTS AND SHOES, consisting of
10 Cases Mems thick Boots at sI,87 per pair and
upwards.
Cases Mems Hunting Boots.
Cases Mems French Calf, Grain and Water
proof ditto.
10 Cases Boys and Childrens Boots, of superior
quality and low prices.
l Case Mems Coarse Brogans at 95 cts.
Cases Childrens. Missis s. Womens Lace Boots
BUFFALOE ROBES,
MANILA CABLE FOR RAFTING,
DO. SMALLER SIZES.
BAR IR0N-SAL.T. &C. &C.
Persons wishing to buy GOOD GOODS, at low
prices, will find it to their interest to examine his
stock Country Produce will be taken in ex
change for goods-for which the highest market
prices viii be given.
E. HUGHES.
January 4, 186O.-tf