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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
DROPOSALS FOR CAVALRY
HORSES
UAvALRr BUARAU,
0FPIcE OF CHIRR ogARrREHAsrRR,

WASHINGTON, d. O., February o, 1864.
Sealed proposals will be received at this office until 10
o'clock NJ PRlDAY, February 10, 1854, for oNR THOU
SAND d, ,0OO) CAVALRY HORSES, to be delivered at
Camp Msigs ReadVe, near Boston, hass within twenty
(2Ol days from date Of contract. - -
THREE THOUSAND $4,000 CAVALRY HORSES, to
be delivered in Washington (Giesboro Depot,) within
forty (AO) days from date Of contract
Said horses be sound in all particulars not less than
1--WE ( nor than nine t9 years old from 10 to l6
hands high; full teshed, eompaey built bride Wise
and Of size sufficient for cavalry purposes.
These qualifications UiH be strictly ndheTea 10 ana
JiqidIy an forced in every particular.
No bid will be entertained unless accompanied BY =
guaranty for its faithful performance.
Form Of bid and guaranty can be had on application TO
Captain John W. MeKim, A. M at Boston, Mass, or at
this office.
Successful bidders will required TO enter into written
contracts with good and sunceut security, within four
az days from the date Of acceptance Of bids.
The oath OF allegiance must accompany zach bid
The undersigned the right to rejset all bids
deemed unreasonable.
No bid will entertained for less than hfty horses.
Payment will be made completion Of contract or as
soon thereafter as funds may be received.
Proposals must he Endorsed Proposals for Cavalry
Horses" and addressed TO Captain james A. Ekin Chie
ouartermAster Cavalry Bureau Washington, D. @.
Any further information will be promptly given on ap-
plication TO JAMES A. EKIN,
febI23t Chief Quartermaster Cavalry Bureau.
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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16

EYE AND EAR.-Prof. J.. Isaaes, NJ. D., Ocu-
list and Aurist, formerly of Leyden, HOLLAND, is
permanently located at No. GIL Pine Street,
Philadelphia, where persons afflicted with dsea
Pee OF the Eye and Ear will be scientifically
treated aud cured if curable. Artificial Eyes
inserted without pain.
N. B.-The Medical faculty is invited, as he
has no secrets in his mode of treatment. ju3-l }
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
Collectors Notice.

q, .. INIENNhH NEF INUI 1HN'
Notice is hereby given that the annual list Of
Taxes, comprising the taxes on Licenses, In
comes, carriages, silver plate, yachts, billiard
tables, &C., has been received from the Assessor,
and that duplicates are now in the hands of the
Deputy collector, who will give notice of the
times and places at which the said taxes will be
received.
lu case the said taxes are not paid within the
time specified by the said Deputy Collectors, an
additional ten per esntum will be added to the
amount, in every case.
C. II. b. DAY, Collector,
Delaware District
Dover, Dec. 81, 1868. deo29.
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PURLIC SALM.

WILL be sold at Public Sale on the farm of David East
W burn, Red Mills, Mill Greek Hundred, on FRIDAY,
February Goth 1864, the following property 10 wit Five
mead good Horses, onea with oa colts rising
years old, horse colt, the other beautiful bay
mare hlley, 90 Head OF Cattle fresh cow with calf
at her side others springng young bulls one Mower
and Reaper combined, Aliens Patent. Pows Double and
Single HarrowB, and variety Of articles not mentioned
Sale TO commence at l2 O'Clock.
CONDITIONS-Ail SUNS over 40 ak months credit
February 10th, is6i-t3
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16

SAVE YOUR MoSEY.-nememDer the Delaware
Saving Bank is located at the office of William
McCauley, Esq, No. COG Market street, VIII
|mugton, Del, and is opened every day to re.
eoive deposits. All amounts received from one
dollar upwards, and FIVE per cent, interest paid
on the same from the day of deposit.
WM. McCAULLEY, President.
JOns p. RuTH. Sec'v
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SheriHAltv.

To the Unconditional Union Voters Of Ne,O Castle
County:
THE undersigned offers himelf a candidate for the
nomination Of the Union voters for the office of Sheriff.
and respectfully solc the support Of said aud
the same time pledges himself to support the nominee OF
the party. WILLIAM JONES.
Red Lion Hundred, jan Il, 1854 jan l5'tn
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
Dr. oheeseman's Pills

!. S. FLINT, Market below 9th, has Shaker
nweei Corn; Winslows Green Corn Canned
zpmatoes and Fruits; a large assortment Of
1rled Fruits; Concentrated Milk; Spioed Sal
zee and many other good things.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
SHERIFFALTY

T'HE subscriber offers himself to the voters Of New
i Castle county, candidate for the office of Sheriff.
subl lect to the decision Of the Unconditional Union
Party He returns his sincere thanks to his friends
tho hatering vote given him In 1852, and respectfully
solies their votes at the ensuing nomination election,
pledging himself to yield ardent support to the
eessful nominee SYLVESTER RIANHARD.
lan.2g IT,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
STOVES! STOVES!! STOVES!

OlOV Ed 0lOV Ed " 0ION Gbi
THE subscriber begs leave to call the attention o
tg the public to his large and excellent stock OF COOK
80 INC AND PANLOK STOVES, comprising some
- the best patterns In the market.
lie has also hand large assortment Of Plain and JA
panel Tnware Tea Walters Looking Glasses, Knives aud
Forks, Table and Toa Spoons, Preserving Kettles Plain,
rnned and Emerald Hollow Ware, Glass and Britannia Me-
al Lamps Scales Weights aud Measures Guns, Shot Bags,
kc. Sc. &C.
Che subscriber will sell all articles in his line Of business
81 los as they be- bought for elsewhere.
ROOFING AND SCOUTING, and all kinds Of Tin and
Sheet Iron Ware made to order At short notice. and
reasOnable terms.
IT, OLD STOVES bought sold aud exchanged.
Tie subscriber hopes by strict attention business and
endeavong give satisrton to receive share Of pub
lie patronage. HENPY T. PICKLES,
No East 9Th st., between Market and King,
ga next door TO the Old Auction Roo
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
FOR SATE

FOR SALE.
flza The subscriber offers for sale his COUNTRY
HtnN SEAT, within half mile of Wilmington, Della
ware, on the Newport Pike, containing EIGHT ACRES
Of good Land, In the centre Of which isa
LARGE LAWN,
with ans variety of SHADE TRREs, EvEhGREENs,
NAPLES, LINDENs, and others, in all over hundred
full grown trees The Improvements consist OF large
aud eommodious MANSION, two stories and half high,
four good floor with hall eleven by forty.two
feet A HYDRAULIC RAM forces water from Spring
In one Of the lots into the upper story Of the house 1t
has the modern improvements. There is also an Iron
Pump and Hydrant under covered the kitchen
door. The out buildings consist of STABLE and CAR
RAGE HOUSE. sufficient for fonr horses and several
carriages; also an ICE HOUSE, SMOKE aad HEN
HOUSES The Ice House is filled with Iee and the stable
has a Hydrant in 1t. GOOD GARDEN with several
varieties Of DWARF PEAR and GRAPE VINES in full
bearing There also several varieties Of APPLE,
CHERRY and CHESTNUT TREES.
Terms accommodating. Possession given any time in
the Spring LEVI q. CLARK,
N On the Premises
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16

Tuesday Morning, February l6. 1854.
journal and Statesman Timetable
BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA AND WlLM lNGTON,
Carefaiiy corrected With every cha nge.
TRAINS LEAVE WILMINoToN FOR PnILA DELPHlA
At l5 minutes after o'clock, morning.
AT o'clock, morning.
At 10 minutes after II o'clock, noon.
At 10 minutes before O'Clock, afternoon.
Alto minutes after 4 o'clock, afternoon.
At 80 minutes after 6 o'clock, afternoon.
At minutes after Il O'Clock, night
At $50 O'Clock evening" Sundays.
TRAINS LEAVE PHILADELPHIA ron WILMINGTON
At 80 minutes after o'clock in the morning.
At minutes after 8 o'clock, morning.
AT 10 minutes after o'clock, afternoon.
At 80 minutes alter o'clock in the afternoon.
At 10 minutes before o'clock, afternoon.
At 20 minutes before o'clock, evening, freight
AT II o'clock OF night.
At 80 minutes after o'clock, morning, Sundays
At IL O'Clock, night. Sundays.
STEAMBOAT ARIEL FOR PHILADELPHIA,
Att o'clock, IN the morning, from King st. wharf
For WILMIE0ToN,
At 2 DOL ock in the afternoon. Chestnut st VIII ar
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Sherihaltv.

HE undersigned hereby offers himself to the voters of
i New Castle County as candidate for Sheriff sub
ect to the nomination Of the Unconditional Union Party
He pledges himsefto give the successful nominee
divided support. THOMAS NJ CULDERT.
Wilmington, Jan. 9, 1s6l.-tn.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
Eleotion.

NOTICE Is hereby given that an Election for nine Di-
IN rectors, 10 for year will be held by the
stockholders Of the Delaware Fire Insurance Company
their Omcei No. III Market Street, MONDAY, the 7h
day Of March next between the hours of 10 and o'clock
Am JOHN MeLEAR, Secretary.
feb 12tm
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
FARM AT PUBLIC SALE.

"a THE SUBSCRIBER win sell at PUBLIC SALE,
EiM3 on THURSDAY, the 18th Of February, 1854, al
2 o'clock, p. NJ. at the hotel OF s. w. striok.
land, in Nsw Castle, his farm In New Castle
hundred, situated on the Newcastle and FrenehtoWn
I'M i50 acres The land is in good state Of improve
ment and we'll fenced. The Improvements are a large
en- back the house Is well finished and In good eoudi.
ton, with pump Of good water in the yard. Also 3
Frame Tenant House, which is always rentable Barn
and stabling in tolerAbe good order, with first class
new GranaTy 80 by 20 feet with Cornerbs attaehed
Delaware Railroad through the back part Of the
farm; lime other fertilizers be landed on the
place; 1t is miles from New Castle from Chrsana
and from Red Lion Post Onoe and convenient to mills,
neighborhoOd further description Is deemed unneo.
essary any person wishing to purchase will BE- shown
the farm by calling the tenant, Edward Stroud.
the premises.
Terms and conditions will be made known At the sale
w ilmipgtOn, Feb 4lse4-ts
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
SHERIFFALTY.

T'HE Undersigned offers himself a candidate for the
i nomination Of the Union party OF New Castle
y fol the office Of Sheriff. and respectfully sooits the
support OF his fsllow-clhzens, At the time he
pledges himself to abide the nomination and give the
nominee = cordial support.
jAn. Is tn. GEO. $. IIAGANY.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
London Porter and SootohAle,

n CASES Of London Porter and Scotch Ale. Also II
V. C. GILPlN,
septs. Corner Of 10th and Market starets'
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
Sherihaltv.

THE undersigned offers himself as candidate for thu
L nomination of the Union Party OF New Castle County
for Sheriff. Having had two years experience under Levi
d. Moore and feeling himself competent to discharge the
duties thereof respectfully socts the support o the
Union voters At the same time he pledges himse tC
give the nominee his cordial support
New Castle Hundred, Jan. 10Th, 1864. jaa2sIf
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
r. L FEDDEMAN. W. S. CONNOLLY
COLLECTION OF CLAIMS

Omen Ann's, hent ana 1dIbol Colnti1a
11EDDBMAN a CONNOLLY, Centrevillo, Marvland
L (suecessors to woolHAN j. GBsoE respectfully Offer
their services for thu Collection of Claims Of every ds.
which they will employ the most prompt and energetic
neans They also agents for the purchase and sse
Real and Personai Property Of every description
JHAkeks hVphkAHk' isll
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
Groceries, Wholesale and Retail
JACOR WETDIN

fxzssa RESPECTFULLY informs the citizen OF wilmli
N ton and the public generally, that he has haT
at his old established stand, at the corner of sEI
ENT and KING sts general assortment Of we'll select
ed Family Groceries, which he will sell at the lowest prices
and on the most reasonable terms Having for numbi
Of wears engaged In the business he respectfully
yites the public to call and examine his stock, he se
conhdenti will give satistion. IA
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
@pel tai Rotlres.
NEWARK ACADEMY.
Prof. Edward d. Porter, Principal
SESSI0NS--1S69.

The buildings and grounds have been placed In com
pete order aud filled up with furniture especially
adapted for the comfort aud convenience Of student-
Rooms are furnished for the older boys In Colleges
private study from the confusion and restraint Of
school room
The Course OfInsiruetion is thorough aud practical
designed to nj young for admission to hest Col
lege this active duties Of the farm shop eonn-
ing house.
By theberAty Of the Board Of Trustees the Academy
furnished with Library Of $4,000 volumes, and
The collections OF Chemical Philosophical AppA.
ratus 10 the United staes-thus alordpg facilities
acquiring complete Scientific and Mathematical eduea
tlon far superior to most schools In country.
The best Teachers will be employed, and labor
spaEsd to the proper moral mental and physical
training OF the young entrusted to his Terms
moderate. For circulars and Information address
EDWARD d. PORTER,
Ap1 Newark. Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
Valuable Real Estate
AT
pTTRTTO SALE

1 THE COURT OF CHANoERY OF THE STA TIE OF
DELAWARE IN AND FOR NEW CASTLE COUNTY.
William II. Townsend 11a,t,on for p,r,t,ion
and others. s W
In the order of the Chancellor in the above
cause made Sept 18th, lSe3 notice Is hereby given to all
persons having lien upon the interest estate Of
william II Townsend, Samuel Townsend, Anna E.
Townsend, Anna McMurphy, and Frances y. McNlurphy
either Of them, to file petition setting forth the amount
and nature Of the In the office OF the Register In
ChAncery for New Castle County days before the third
Monday In February A. D. 1854 and to appear and
said lien liens at the ensuing term OF this Court before
the rising Of the Court the third day of the term
GEO. b. RODNEY, Trustee.
New Castle. December 22d, 1858. dee 25-tfeb 10
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
Dividend.

DELAWARE City BANK,
JANuARY 5th, 1854.
THE Directors have this day declared Dividend SIX
PER CENT out of the profits of the Bank, for the last
six months, payable to Stockholders demand.
WILLIAM W. FERRIS,
ian slim Cashier
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
Notice.

Ngw CASTLE, February 9th, 1Sei.
At meeting of the undersigned Merchants Of New
Castle It was
Resolved, That on and after March l, 1864, to close
their stores at O'Clock.
Resolved, That the above resolution be in the
Wilmington papers.
John MoCabe, Chairman, Robt. Gordon,
Charles Vandever, James Ellison
James DUNCAN, James Booth,
X. O. Wright TbOmas Frazier,
Wm. Earnshaw, Edward Burton,
Seth Steward, Thomas McGuriek,
Mrs. Middleton, feb 12y2t
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
Dissolution of Oo-Partnership.

wnMiEGTeN, January l, 1868.
nIE COpartnershp pheretoore existing between the un.
dersigued, lnder the name aud tirm Of smith CAL
lahRn is this day dissolved by mutual consent, except
80 far as may be necessary continue the for
the final liquidation and settlement of the bushes
thereof
Charles Smith having purchased the prop riy and
sumsd the liabilities OF said rm is alone authorized
o use the partnership name in liquidation.
CHARLES SMITH a
PATRICK CALLAHAN.
The business will be continued at the old stand by the
undersigned who returns his sincere thanks To The
friends and patrons of the late rm and hopes by rigid
tention business aud dsent efforts to please, to
eaIit and receive contlauunce OF their tavors.
loft CHARLES SMITH
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
Gerry OF THE STATE OF
Z NEW CASTLE COUNTY.
PetitionIfor Partition,

IN THE COURT OF CHANCERY OF THE STATE OF
DELAWARE IN AND FOR NEW CASTLE COUNTY.
Amos T. Bradley aud
Henry H. Bradley,
Petitionttor Partition,
George W. Bradley,
aud others.
In pursuance of the order Of Chancellor in the above
cause made Sept 49, 1868 notice is hereby given to all
persons having any len upon the interest estate OF
Amos T. Bradley, Henry H. Bradley, ueorge w Bradley,
Maria Emma Bradley, Eleanor Bradley, Hannah Ann
Bradley Francis $. Bradley, Eliza V. Bradley, Walter
Bradley Eheinda Bradley and Hannah Bradley either
of them TO file petition setting forth the amount and
nature Of the In the office Of the Register IN Chan
Gerry Cor New Castle County ton days before the third
Monday In February A. D. 1864 and 10 appear and prove
said lien or liens at the ensuing term Of this Court before
the rising Of the Cour; the third day OF the tern
GEO b. RODNEY, Trustee.
New Castle, December %, 1868. dec 25.tfeb Is
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
FOR SAI,E.

hs,Sa A story Brick Dwelling, No. 3l3 Rast Third
1iitM Street. between Walnut and Poplar SITS. Il has
llh two story Back Building and all the modern
ps4 conyenienoles is in good location, and will be
soldI low Apply to CLEMENT D. sMYTI,
No, East Sd st., between 10 and t2so'coek,.A. NJ
jesO.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
SMERIERAI.TN.

fI'HE Subscriber offers himself to the voters of New
Castle County candidate for the office Of Sheriff,
subject to the decision of the Unconditional Union Party.
lie returns his sincere thanks his friends the fat
terng vote given him in 1862 and respectfully soc
their votes at the ensuing nomination election pedgng
himself to yield ardent support to the successful
nominee. SAMUEL, ALLEN
jan. i6-tn White Clay Creek Hundred.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
Lost or Mislaid.
WILMINGTON MARKET.
Corrected by O. Chandler a Sol

CERTIFICATE or Certificates for two shares OF stock
n standing in the name of MARGARET CHURCHMANi
the books OF the Bank Of Delaware having been lost
mslaid, application for new certificate has been
made to the said Bank.
FebruAuF 70 1ssI-sm
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NOTTCR

usi received at 302 Market street. large and beaut
ful eolecton OF Glass Fruit Bowls Of entirely new
styos. Call anu examine them
THos. Y. de NORMANDIR.
Now s the time for putting up fruit for winter uss and
Jars Tor that purpose CT every reliable kind are hand
and for sale by TII0s. Y. de NORMANDIE,
AuN 3O2 Market Street
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
ADMINISTRATORS, SALE
'ERsoNAL Property,

WILL be exposed at Public Sale, on THURSDAY, Feb
w 18TH 1854 at the storehouse the late james Brown
No. West Fourth Street, in the city of Wilmington,
stock OF GROCERIES aud LIQUORS; Conees, Sugars,
Teas, holassss Oils ae, &C. Brandies, Whiskles Gin
Jamaca Wines, Cordlas, &c. AlIo at the same place
and the same day will be sold the HOUSEHOLD and
KITCHEN FURNITURE, consisting OF Beds and Bed
seads Bureaus Mattresses Tables Chairs Stoves settee
Secretary and Case orookeywaTe Carpets &c. &C. Sale
to commenceat w o'clock, A. NJ.
CONDITIONS-Cash on Delivery
JOSEPH A. BROWN,
JOHN A. ALLDERDIcR,
feb 12-ts Admnistrstors.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16

VOLUNTEERS FoR THE ARMY SHOULD NOT LEAVE
the City until: supplied with HOLL0WAY'S
PILLS AND OINTMENT. For Sores Scurvy,
Wounds, Small Pox, Fevers and Bowel Com
plants, these medicines are the best in the world
Every French Soldier uses them. Only 20 cents
per box. oil
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
Register,s Office.

r-,,, New CASTLE COUNTY Fab. 9th 1864.
| f2N NE duplication OF Joseph A. Brown and Iohn
- a aiiderdice Administrators Of ,mes Brown lat.
o. az el'J o. Wilmington, in said County deceased 1t
t3s UtegIeu AL directed by the Register that the AT
a,tesaid, give notice Of the granting Of .
w, u upon The Estae OF the dsc-fe
WIN tne uate u leqing thereof by causing advert
snss asis. 70 n Dc R posted St wmn forty days OATS osu
Now Castle requiring all pttsons ny,ng densnis "
the Estate present the abide y az Aet Of
by In such case made and provided. Aud also ca as lie
same 70 De inserted within the SANG period in the De
WARE siate journal snd Statesman, newspaper ial-
lshed In Wilmington and to be continued therein Two
months ''A wv
- Given under the hand aud Seal OF office a.
l. s the Register Aforesaid at New Castle, In Nav
- Castle County aforesaid, the dav and year above
written PETER b. vANDEVFR, Register
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the Estate Of the de.
ceased must preesnt the duly Atesed to the Ad
mnisratora or before the 9th day Of February 1885,
abide this Act Of Assembly in such case made and pro-
Vded. JOSEPH A. BROWN
JOHN A. ALLDERDICR,
Administrators.
Wilmington, Feb. G, 1864. Feb.s2n
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card.

nURING my absence, RICHARD O. COOPER, Esq, !,
~ Attorney at Law No. sO7 Market Street will attenu
10 my business GEO. READ RIDDLE.
wilmington February 9th, ls0l-feb 12.lm
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16

THE fashions and modes for the present reason,
now sufficiently settled to enable my customers and
the public to make their
FALL AND WINTER SELECTIONS
goods They therefore invited to call and examine
ur choi ce assortment OF
Cloths, Casslmeres and Vestlngs
uited to tho season. Every garment made by us Ia
warranted to give satisfaction, and at the possible
prices =
Ap26-tL in MunLHAUsEN
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
PENINsULAR R. R. LINE.
Change of HolIre

0N and after MONDAY, October 5th, 1883, Trains o
lows, until further nOtiee: va
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
NOTICE.

AT meeting of the Board of Directors Of the Real
u Estate Bank Of Delaware held at the Banking house
january &C. 1854 rssolUed, That an lnstament Of
ten per cent the capital be required TO be paid in
by the stockholders by the first day Of March, lse4
Newport, Jan. "a, 1864. Cashier
. ian,29-
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
REGISTERS Office

NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate Of the ds
ceased present the duly atested the Exeou
tor before the 9Th day Of December A. D. 1861
abide the Act of Assembly In such made and provl
ded LEONARD y. WALES,
Executor.
Wilmington, Dec. o. 1851 dec 10 On
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
Farm for Sale.

Farm for Sale.
OoNTAING 129 acres more less, miles from Will.
VI mington in Brandywihs Hundred, bounding on the
Bran dywlne creek, with good buildings in good state
Of cultivation, we'll fenced and wAered Price 5000,
terms accommodating.
WM. MoCAULLEY,
COG Market street.
Wilmington, Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
Pr PENNSYLVANIA SALT MANUFACTURING co

PhilRdelphIs-NO I2T Walnut Street.
nov 20-3m.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-04-23

A STRAWBERRY MouND.--Selcct a
spot of ground in your door-yard, or
elsewhere, where you donot design plow-
ings and make q Suall mound of turf
litter, a few stones, etc, with soil enough
to fill up the crevices, aud let the whole
be pressed firmly together SO 1t shall
settle as little as possible. Then
collect quantity ofpebblestones of vari.
GUS sizes, and after covering the mound
to four or five inches wi h gravelly sol.
commence at the bottom and enclose it
with circle of tine largest pebbles you
have, pressing them firmly into the soil
then a, the distance Of five or six inches
up the side Of the mound place another
circle of small pebbles aud so continue
until the surfac of the mound is all d.
vided iu this manner into sec ions.
Now procure some fine straw berry
plans and place a row of them in each
division and next year if your vines dc
we'll you will not have only nice green
mound, which will be an ornament to
your yard, but also very fruitful one,
these mounds may be made any desirable
size. Three feet in diane ter, and the
same in perpendicular height, is about
the size which will usually be found con-
venient.--Oh1o Farmer.