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"Ths the business of Gift Enterprise be made es5
mate onethat be conducted fairly honoraby doiu
Justice to all parties is not ahsurdity reality that h
been demonstrated plainly. Tre we know of but one ma
who has succeeded initno only pecunariy, has
confidence Of the public ard the conclusion c have arrived
Is that Is owing solely to the fact that he only
them who has dealt honorably and fairly by his patrons
tain is that corld conduct business unfairly s
length Of time he has without Of complaint being a.
tered against him by the hundreds Of thousands who have
the recipients Of fayors at his hands We refer Of course
Mr. Geo G. Evans 43o Chestnut street. Philadelphia
SEND FOR A CLASSIFIED CATALOGUE OF BooEs.,
which will be sent gratis any person who viii send
address.
Order anyboOk that may want remit tho usual retail
price together with the amount required for postage and ons
trial will that the place the country TO pa
chase books is at the
Il
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DrmD ID.

On Thnrday evening 9TH iust at e'cleek GHRIsTIANA
infant daughter of VIM. Myhan and Catharire Grow.
The friends and ae0uaulances of the family respectfully
invited 10 attend the fnnerat afternoon at 4ociock from the
residence her parents Gavez between Gasqnct and
Palmyra streets
Group HARRY EDWARD, only Of John L and Julia G,
Cope formerly of New Orleans aged years and months
M
na-Hostetter's Stomach Bitters-The doubt
with which oft deceived community is APT to look upon all
medical preparations has org since been completely
quhed by the triumphant universal and nvarabe of
Hosecrs Stomach Riers Their effects in all disorders
the digestive not miraculous because they the
necessary result of certain medical properties never heretofore
combined preparation they nevertheless astonis
ing Aged persons who deemed themselves past help from med
cine declared the words of correspondent that the
Bers have given them lease Of life. Unque
onnbly the majority of dangerous diseases the offspring
d. spepsia and for this complaint we'll the maae
it. there is nothing iii the world like H0STETTER'S STO.
MACH BITTERs, which sold by all druggists through
ont the world
Sold in New Orleans wholesale retail by WRIGHT
Co., street. sole agents for the Southern
Siaes and to whom all orders hould be addressed
gists and dealers generally everywhere. y2 2p6tkltW
HgSpeer's Elder Wine. four years old.
Containing mixture of spirits any other liquor.
1t Is an Invaluable tonic.
Giving tone and ygor to the system.
especially suited for delicate females and children.
Also for family use, and for the aged and infrn.
And every where nutratiye cordial is required
Sold wholesale and retail by JAMES SYME No. l54 Canal
street, andby Druggists generally. je6 2plm
nag spring Reds--s5 to SO 80 for the best
Spring Bed in existence, Howes Paten 154 Chatham
street. New York. Examine IT. address the ELLIPTIC BED
SPRING COMPANY, for their descriptive circular. speca
inducements to the trade and local agencies ty2s 2p&Wy
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-07-06


Sole Importer, No. % Beaver street, New York.
For sale by the following firms in New Orleans:
T., J. HART & CO.
d, GRfEFf n CO.,
JOS. H, d /. N. MARKS,
EATON, REFTERT0S Il CO., m=.#
J. MORGAN HALL,
w. A. FI0LEff Il CO.,
PtSCKARD, STEEL E & CO..
GOODRICH a CO.,
BUNNELIl & BAILIEFF,
q. THEUKER, .z =-=..Mm .
SCHMIDT & ZFIGLER,
II. BLOCK 4 co,
BISC0E & SIsIsS,
a3 ARTHUR 4 CO., 5z...=
GEO. r. wITTE & CO.,
w. j.. ALLEN CO.,
T.. DWYER,
CONVERSE &c co as5z
KARSTENDTEK 4 CO.,
q. n. RAILEY,
+. W. C0ELER
THOMPSON Il BARNES
JOHN T. MOORE a CO.,
HOLMES 4 SPENCER,
W. r. LANIER 4 Co. s
JAMES SYME,
q. N MORRISON 4 CO.,
+. C0NERY
PAYNE x KEMP.
COPPER NEIBERT, iel3 2p3m
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J,sss Received,


J,sss Received,
PER MsHIP GAIA WBA,
"A Fresh Consignment
w TT T TT II G. o CD $ :
JOHN TODD.
~ and I4,.s...... Charities st........1s and Ii
Has received from the Manufacturers another large invoice
Of the following Goods with instructions to dispose of
the same
REGARDLESS OF COST!
cases WARREN MILLS BLEAcHED snIETINt:, MT 1Oc.--
Worth l2lsc.
cases WARREN Extra Fine Mellow Fisn at l2tc-wor,h
cases YORK MILLS, Soft Finish at 121zc.-worth l5c
cases LOUISIANA Extra Fine and Soft Finish Mt BE-
Worth 29c
JAS Thompson Sons celebrated IRISH LINENS Mt
Sll piece of rs yards-Worth SIS
1000 yars Fine White INDIA MUSLIN yards wide at 81
yatd-Worh s. 30.
eco dozen Fine LINEN osMBRIc HANpKERcHIEFs, at
81 so per doaen-Worth "a %.
Swiss MusIins! Swiss Muslins!
From the celebrated anafaetory of RoBT MCBRIDE co.
from 25c. to 50c per yard
THE GREATEST BARGAINS EVER OFFERED
Also reduction stock of Fine OR
CANDY ROBES, RICH oRGANDIES, FRENCH JACo-
NETS. etc, ETC. is2 2pstMoTh&sa
Purchase
SUN1N1ER CLOTHING
AND
FURNISHING GOODS
ALFRED MUNROE ~ CO.'S
IRON PALACE, STORY BUILDING"
Corner of Camp and Common streets,
Opposite Genemens Entrance to City Hotel.
PATENT YOKE SHIRTS.
THE PATENT YOKE SHIRTS are superior to any other
make for sale in New Orleans.
BosoMs made in all the styles Wiz Small Fancy
Large, Cross Put, Full and Embroidered;
CUFFs-Frcneh, English and Regular -...--
CoLLARsBhop Byron Turnover and without Collars ali
sizes Of neck and length Of tile
SHIRTS Made TO ORDER.
BOYS 'CLoTHtNG-Gompletea assortment.
TRUNKS, CARPET BAGS and UMBRELLAS.
ALFRED MUNRoE Il CO.,
s9oRY BUILDING,
iy4 2pit Corner Camp and Columon streets,
Watches, .JesUels.y, etc.
BEING DEsIRoUs OF CHANGING NY BUSINESS.
Offering my stock
MATCHES, JEWELRF, sIL VERW WARE, etc.,
AT COST pRIcEst
W. "A. WILSON.
jya 2ptf % Canal street.
Fresh Goods Fresh Goods.
Just received from Paris, beautiful assortment Of
BONNET AND BELT RIBBONS,
MOROCCO BELTS, for Ladies';
BELT BUCKLES. NETS for the Hair;
csAyATs sUsPENDERs, ETC., etc
LION d ANDREE,
"a and 50 Royal street.
1eli zptfA corner Bienville
Tssclsissg Combs
Just received from Paris beautiful IVORY
and SHELL TUGK1NG and DRESSING CONES
Also
a large assortment Of LADIES MOROCCO TRAVELLING
LION y ANDREE,
81 and SO Royal street,
ie25 2ptf corner of BienviIIe.
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EdotpEs0 BV.oEfe's
AROMATIC SGHIEDAM sCHNAPPS,
A sUPERLATIvE
Tonic, Diuretic, Anti-Dyspeptic
AND
INTIG oR4rTNG CORDIAL.
TO the Travelling Community.

To the Travelling Community.
WoLFT,s celebrated AROMATIC scHIEDAM scHNAPPs
sho7ld be the hands every traveller No family should
leave the city or be without supply during the weather.
1t invariably the i'll effects change weather.
beverage If is the purast lluor made in the world
Put up in pint and quart bottles Sold by all Druggists
and Fruis Stores.
Udo1pio Nolfe's Pure Cognnc Brandy,
In bottles, imported and bottled by himself Warranted pure
and the beEf quality. with his certificate bottle
Udo1pao WoIfe's Pare Old Port Wine,
Imported by HIMSELF of with his Ger
tiheate Of its purity on each bottle.
Udolpilo Uolfs's Pure Madeira wine,
In cases of one dozen each with his certificate bottles
guaranteeing its purity.
UdOlpao Woife's Pure Sherry Wine,
Imported by himself Warranted pure with his certificate on
the bottle and stamp the cork.
Udolpho Wolfe's Genuine schiedam
AROMATIC =soHNAPPs,
Pnts and quarts The best Gin made world All Gin
sold under the name of schnapp not up by him.
| position on the purchasers.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-07-06
releaRspHeD TO THE NEW ORLEANS CRESCENT.

THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-07-06
TIE Toilet.

TIE Toilet.
'TREFELIon is THE TRUE SECRET OF BEAUTY
"TREFELI0" Cures all Eruptions.
"TREFELIo" softens the Skin
"TREFELIo" Beauties the Skin. .z
"TREFELI0" Eradcates Humor.
"TREFELI0 % cents d bottle
Particularly adapted climates few dreps poured
in the water for Bathing Is deliciousy refreshing exera
ing giving the Skin Freshness Soohess Elasticity softness
Brllianey and PnriyCoong and nvgorating the
flesh firm and of aabaster richness of Beauty removes
Erupons. Immensely popular among the Ladies'.
RS-sold everywhere at 20 cents bottle. sl
Sold wholesale and retail by JAMES sYsE No. 1874 Canal
street, aud by Druggists generally.
TILEsTON u CO.,
my2s 2p1y General Agents. AZ Broadway, New York.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-07-06

PER MsHIP GAIA WBA,
A Fresh Consignment
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-07-06

w TT L TT II G. O o ID s.
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Fis'esr0rks !!

We offer for sale at very low fresh and large
Of FIREWORKS consisting in part Of
SKY ROCKETS,
WHEELS,
ROMAN CANDLES,
FIRE CRACKERS. etc.
r. & L. PIFFET,
jel2 2petawtjy4 No. 1888 Canal street.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-07-06

RELIABLE G1rr-BooK ESTABLISHMENT
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-07
The Cattle Disease.

Now that the Cattle Disease, which first
appeared in Massachusetts,, is spreading there
and to New Hampshire, it becomes the peo-
pie Of Vermont to look to the matter, that
it does not come here. The State Agricul-
tural Society will of course make inquiries
and take such measures as are necessary to
prevent its spread. They should furnish the
people such information as is necessary, and
if an expense it incurred, VIC have no doubt
the people will be willing that the State
make remuneration. At the rate the Dis
ease is spreading New England will have no
cattle in market in short time. No cattle
should be purchased. to come North, on any
account and no farmer should allow any
mingling of cattle in being driven from one
place to another. Would it not be well to
consider the propriety of dispensing with
the Cattle Shows this fall, on account of this
Disease?
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-07
Benefits of Drought on the Soil.

A drought acts upon the moisture in tho
earth as follows: During dry weather, con-
tinual evaporation takes place from the sur
face soil, above that supplied by rain and dew,
which creates q vacuum, $50 far as the water
in the surface soil is concerned,) that is at
once filled with water rising from the sub soil
Extending deeper and deeper as the drought
continues and the moisture is exhaled-a cir
culation of water in the earth the reverse of
that which takes place in wet weather. This
progress to the surface of the water in the
earth, manifests itself strikingly in the dry
ing up of springs and wells aDd streams which
are supported by springs.
Not only is water thus brought to the sur
face Of the earth, but also all that the water
holds in solution. There are salts of lime
and maguesia, of potash and soda, or indeed
whatever the subsoil or top strata Of the earth
may contain. The water on reaching the sur
face is evaporated, but leaves behind its lime
and potash, its phosphates, silicates, carbon
ates, and salts-al Indispensable to the growth
of the vegetable products of the farm. Rain
water as it falls, will dissolve but very small
portion Of some Of those substances; but
when it sinks into the earth, it then becomes
strongly imbued with carbonic acid from the
decomposition of vegetable matter in the soil,
and thus acquires the property of readily
dissolving minerals on which before it could
have little effect.
Several experiments tried by Prof Higgins,
60 to show this action of drought in bringing
mineral waters from depth to the surface
Of the soil. In one case he placed solution
of chloride of barum in the bottom of glass
cylinder and then filled it with dry soil. At
ter long exposure to tho rays of the sun, the
surface OF the soil was tested with sulphuric
acid, and gave copious precipitate of sui
phate of baryta. Chloride Of lime, sulphate
Of soda, and carbonate Of potash, were ex-
pcrimented upon in like manner, and upon
the application of proper tests, the surface of
the soil showed their presence in large guam
titles, drawn up by the rising OF water from
underneath, as in tho case of drought.
The parched earth-al vegetation dwarfed
and withered by heat-seems suffering under
curse, but it is only an affection for the
present,-a " blessing in disguise for the fu-
ture. "The early and latter rain" may pro-
duce at once abundant crops, but dry weather
is needed to bring to the surface from the
depths Of the earth, where else it would be
forever unemployed, food for future harveSts.
1t is Natures ordinance for keeping up the
fertility Of the uncutivated soil,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-07
Marking Sheep.

A writer in tle GeneSee Farmer, over the
signature Of 81. S. s." recommends to all
sheep raisers to commence this year, it being
decimal year 1850 to mark lambs with
some mark designating the date For in
stance the aockmaster may mark nick on
one side OF one Of the ears, which he shall
consider equivalent to the cipher 10y. Any
year hereafter, when examining his sheep, he
will know that all which bear this mark we're
born in 1860. Next year he may make one
cut on the other edge oil the ear of those
which may come. These lambs will bear the
mark of 1861 The year following, he may
mark the lambs which come, with two SINH
lar marks, which will designate 1862 and
thus he may go on until 1870, when he may
begin again. 1t is not likely, by this time,
that he will have many that were born in
1860, and therefore the same kind of cut or
mark used for 1860, or the decimal year,
may be used again. This will be very con-
Venicnt record of the age Of his sheep
Besides these age-cuts or marks he may
have such other distinctive marks indicating
his owner,hip as he pleases
We suggest this plan to sheep growers now
that they may adopt it in season, as the time
is not far distant when sheep will be turned
away to pasture, and it may be forgotten
Me. Farmer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-07
GREEN

bare and ungracoful, while little forethought
and labor, would render it the opposite, " an
object of beauty, to be admired"
May 20, 1860. FARMER.
P. s. May 81. The warm rain of yester.
day has terminated in cold snow storm,
and severe freeze, that would do credit to
the last of November. The fine anticipa-
tions Of fruit that we have inlulged in, for
the last few days, seem likely not to be re-
alized from present appearances, yet perhaps
all will not be destroyed Twcnty-four hours
have wrought quite change in the looks of
things. Trees that were loaded with pro-
fusion of white and red blossoms, now pre-
sent dull appearance, and even many Of
the leaves are dead. Grass aud grain crops
are not affected seriously and for this We have
reason to be grateful. FARMER.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-07

OF interest OF the money is considerable, and
the prospect Of higher prices the second sea-
son. can never be made certain Though
some SC farmers shear without washing, it is
n 4 practice, and too expensive for good
MOCK masters to indulge in. The purchaser
VIII insist upon making his own estimate for
tne deduction on account of dirt. Clean
wool will bring the most clean money, and
the farmer should seek to establish his repu-
tuition TOR a good article put up in the best
condition. Eschew all tricks, and let the
inside correspond with the outside of the
Observation-Disclosures.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-07
Remedy for Short Pastures.

Those who have but limited range Of pas
ture, and keep stock to crop it WE'LL are al
most at the mercy of the weather. IF there
chance to be favoring rains, and good sea-
son tor the growth Of grass and clover, all is
well but if, as frequently occurs, there comes
long period Of drouth, the Drowned fields
already closely cropped suffer severely, hav-
ing little to protect the roots from the full
power of the sun, and the cattle suffer yet
more. The milk pals show serious diminu-
ton, the dairying profits shrink, and the stock
fall Oft when they should be gaining. A Sc
we're check of this kind will be felt too through
out the season, for much of the pasture may
be q" Summer killed." and the full flow of
milk can hardly be regained. This may be
guarded against by putting in small plot of
corn, sorghum, millet, or other suitable crop
for cutting and feeding green. An acre Of
corn sown broadcast now, will very soon yield
sufficient to give great relief to the short pas
ture. 1t is not necessary to stable the COWS
cut good supply for them, and feed night
and morning before they leave the yard; they
will eat it with relish, and make ample re-
turns in the milk pans and the churn. Even
If the threatened drOuth should not come, and
abundance Of grass should grow, the soiling
crop need not be lost. Cut at the proper sea-
son, and properly cured, it will not come amiss
next Winter.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-07

CHANGING PAsrUREs.-A milk dairyman
near Boston has his pasturing in four lots,
and enumerates tho following among other
advantages in tho division: More stock can
be kept by one eighth on a given number of
acres-by keeping on each week at a time
when the fourth is turned into, the grass is
fresh and large, land so of each field through
the season -the cattle are quiet and peace
able, much more SO than when kept uniform
ly in one lot His experience makes him
believer in the old saying, {" A change of
pasture makes fat calves"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-07

WooL.-The history of the growth of
wool is very curious Fifty years ago not Il
pound of fine wool was raised 10 the United
States, in Great Britain or in any other
country except Spain. l. the latter coun-
try, the aocks were Owned entirely by the no.
bility or by the crown. In 1894, small
flock was sent to the EIector of Saxony as
present from the King of Spain, whence the
entire product of Saxony wool, now of such
immense value. In 1909, during the inva-
sion Of Spain by the French, some of the
valuable crown Aocks were sold to raise mon
ey. The American Consul at Lisbon, Mr..
Jarvis, purchased fourteen head, and sent
them to this country A portion Of the pure
unmixed Merino blood of these docks is to
be found in Vermont at this time. Such
was the origin of tho immense AockS Of fine
wooded sheep in the United States.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-07

PLANT Com IN JUNG.-The weather has
been so dry and favorable for field work, that
most persons had ample time to put in all de-
sirable crops. The indications are that tie
season will be more favorable for corn, than
for grass and oats, which cannot bear the heat
and drouth so we'll. 1t may therefore not
come amiss, to got in an extra acre or two of
corn, and this can be done we'll in the first
week of June. We have seen many a good
crop of this grain planted as late as June Oh
to 10th. When the seed is put into warm
soil, it starts quickly and grows rapidly, and
not unfrequently overtakes that planted
month earlier The prospect ahead now APP
pears favorable for "good times again
Let every one help on the country, and him
self, by planting one acre more this month.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-07
FREEMAN, JUNE 7, 1860.
Written for the Green Mountain Freeman.
Song of the Housewife
On receiving bOuntifu supply of water at her cottage

receiving bountiful supply of water at her cottag
Welcome, welcome crystal fountain
Welcome to our humble door -
Resident of yondor mountain,
Thou art come to thirst no more.
Joyous feet go forth to meet thee
Sporting in their childish glee 3
Weary age e'en bends to greet thee,-
Welcome, welcome thou shalt be.
We admire thy cleansing nature
And thy power to slake our thirst -
E'en our dumb dependent creatures
Seem to speak thy praises most.
Long and sweetly hast thou slumbered
Safe within thy rocky bed s.
Or adown thou hast meandered-
Sporting where thy fancy led.
Now thy deep but hidden channel
Opes to us gladstone day -
E'en the " stranger +" in his travel,
Hats, to bless thee on his way.
We will fill the healthful g tumbler,''
Morn and noon and even-tide s.
While thy low and gentle murmur
Chants our " lullaby' beside.
Thus We'll drink and praise the Giver )
Battle, and bless the God we love 8
Emblem of yon heavenly River"
Thou to US shalt ever prove. R.
nth Cambridge, vt.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-07

TO PREVENT Docs FROM GONG MAD
Mix small portion Of the -four of sulphur
with their food or drink, through the spring
months. This is practiscd in Europe to pre-
vent the disease from breaking out among tho
packs Of hounds which belong to the English
rnoblemon, and is said to be certain prevent
alive
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-07

To KEEP OFF INSECTS FROM VINEs.-It is
observed that an English journal puts forth
the statement that the common elder bush
scattered among cucumber and melon vines,
will keep off the bugs which infest them
We should like to know if any of our read
ers ever tried it.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-07

To KEEP HAMS IN SUMNER. Gut in slices
and trim off the rind and outside; fry it
about half as much as you would for the ia
BILE. Pack it tightly in jars; pour over it
the fat that fries out and enough lard to cover
it; close the jar tight, set in a cool place,
anh it will keep fresh all Summer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-07

PRAomoAL HINTs.-Never allow ashes t
be taken up in wood, or put into wood. Al
wuys have your matches and lamp ready for
use in case of sudden alarm. Have impor-
tant papers all together, where you can lay
your hand on them at once in case oil fire.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-07

ALL RIGHT AGA1N.-The refreshing show
ers of the past week have amply repaid all
the anxiety Of the farmer, and the crops are
coming forward finely.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-07

A Coon PLAIN GINGERBREAD.- One coffee
cup good thick cream, one cup molasses, one
teaspoonful soda, ginger to taste, asalt spoon.
full of salt. Stir quite thick with flour, aud
bake in square tins,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-07

Shallow blowing operates to imyoVcrish
the soil, while it decreases production.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1860-11-15
"Ihey can GO.
Or they can stay
Bed2c, an We re HUt paTtlcElnr." ;"
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