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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-08-04

Tue PRICE OF BREADsTUFPs has advanced
considerably in the last few weeks Wheat
has gone up from twenty to fifty cents "A
oushel, and flour dollar per barrel The
advance is Attributed to a sweeping specula.
ton in breadstuiis, commencing at the West
and finally extending to the Eastern cities /;
and this speculation ia said TO have grown out
OF the alleged failure Of the wheat crop in
certain lending Western States, as well as in
the best wheat-growing districts Of Pennsyl-
vania and Maryland.
There can be no doubt that the wheat crop
is short one in the Middle aud Western
States but there is said to be a large quantity
of old wheat in the West, and the crop now
being harvested in Canada Is the finest ever
raised in that province The price of wheat
in Europe is too low to admit OF its exporta.
tion, and no great advance is expected in
that quarter Of the world. This speculative
movement is likely to break down before long,
The World says OF it, "Under any circum-
stances, the present speculation in bread
stuifs must be looked upon as extremely un-
fortunate. 1t threatens TO precipitale great
evils upon great variety OF people, 1t eau
only end in panic and extremely low prices,
involving our receivers in the embatrassments
they encountered in the fall OF 1860 and
threatening the stability of the Western
banks"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-08-04
TOBACCO.

For number of years & T.. Sternberger have
been engaged in the purohsseOf LEAB TOBACCO,
in the Great Miami Valley, and they will continue to
purchase the article At the highest market price. Grow
invited 10 call a. their Clothing House, No e95
Third street, between the Poftoffce and tho First Ma
hOnsl Bank they offer inducements to sellers
a2IdaW3m SrERNBERGEk co.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-08-04

,.,i ,,r tt,o -, .,, .,a,,,tt,- 81 u, 49,. eel, Mt.
qualities.
Ihe BeduGtHt Educated Mare RERECCI
A tor,,or at bos,t. rtito,t roit -
no,,,,J ,g ,r,,o. ME-, ,,,l, ,i - 10 y % Conl
Ind Wh re- cverv aci area, "a n i,nr,t,rr 70 P'0'9
nv Il CoNIG AtfrT 1tg
,,.. ~ OOMlC NOLho
iHlH nj bdtNEfi ne world renowned Assenine
Vun9Ilsls "hose r'dionlonS antics would
r,.S', ,,1,''g , ''o'g' & I%olt i'oHyHuoie
i,aJ t 'g''i'". t 1.4T'1, t, O,oNns OF the animal
ACCOMPLISHMENTS such us no ctbci nnp,,iS roScHss
They b re Ht once rD,rth0 and nus cn ami do .v.rv
thing fom
Dguejp0 +, JE1guiljpe IN Eyjjay;., yL. p,..
'@N'''''V 20 ''"''FH'' ." ,"'t'Ut'"J ""t bdS"
notes NJ itaHO
TIN, pEpt5oukttNrp it,ut1,,rr, D,
NEO AND lIjIIEr
IN thar yauons and woud.rmi performances which
are guided hy tnere u.na or az t6' '''''
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-08-04

York News writes Hs follows
RUMoRs OF AN EXTENSIVE NEGRO IEsuRREC-
TIoN
| There are some very painful rumprs in
| town in relation TO a formidable general rising
OF the negroes in some OF The Southern
States. 1t is said that there is vide spread
conspiracy among the blacks to rise simu liza
neously on a given day and to repeat the
bloody scenes OF ST Domingo, on a scale that
will blot out the memory Of that horrible mns
sacre The plot is said TO have sprung up
and matured within u month or Two past but
the design was not to arike the blow until
next December. | was not to be confined 10
one locality, but was 10 be made general over
the South. Vast numbers Of muskeis and 9th.
er weapons are said to have been provided,
and the negroes seem to have been persuaded
into the belief that they were numerous
enough to make clean sweep of the whole
country, and carry every thing before them.
The pretex with which the leaders sought 10
stir up the ignorant blacks WAS that the
promise OF the ballot made to them was
mere sham that there never was any inten-
ton ou the part of the Government to give
them the ballot, or the right to vote that the
Government intended to keep up Il large mil
itary force in the South, in order to keep
them in subjection and make them work and
that in consequence OF being forced to work,
they were as much slaves now as ever before.
They seem to have been deluded with the idea
that their condition would be greatly bettered
| if they could remove their former masters by
violence, and take possession themselves Ct
the plantations and other property. No steps
have yet been taken to arrest even the ring
leaders but the plot has been diyulged to the
authorities, and it is hoped tnat measures will
be taken to prevent the outbreak,
AN RESURRECTION WOULD ONLY HASTEN THE
gXTERNIHATIoN or THE BLACKS.
Such an outbreak, however, may be looked
for at almost any time within the next five
years Such feelings and sentiments among
the blacks are the legitimate consequences OF
the teachings that have been insulled into
the negro mind by the pestilent abotionists,
ever since the war began. When 1t does
take place it will be speedily represaed, but
then will commence, IN earnest, the EXTERN
tullon oithe blacks Ii Que white family is
murdered by negroes IN negro rising, the
lives OF a thousand blacks will pay the forfeit
OF the crime We have made pretty much Of
an idol OF the black man, II he is wise he will
adapt himself to his changed condition, and
settle down quietly to earn his living by hard
work, as white men are compelled to do. II
he listens to those who would hire him
into plots for the massacre OF white people,
he will only be fastening his own doom.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-08-04

The Chicago Republican says: The cul.
tivaton of the sugar beet in this State opens
up TO Illinois a source Of Industry and wealth,
we will venture to say, unsurpassed by any
other branch Of agriculture, besides giving
employment to large number Of mechanics,
and thus creating here at home a market for
our sur llus agricultural products"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-08-04

. The Louisville Democrat estimates that
over 10000 slaves have crossed over the Ohio
River, under General Palmer's passes. since
the LIST Of May. At this rate the whole slave
population Of Kentucky will pass away in
lesa than one year, and be distributed through
Ohio, Indiana sud Illinois, curse and a
charge to the community
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-08-04

l.-stz and third oetGues, Scale Fl, A. Rich Rose.
god Gases, (ITon RIM $50
9:-sWen oetdpe', Rich ROseiOOod Gases, (Iron Rial
fois Q. 10 @. s 400
1ERY PIANO WARRANTED TO
I'VE PERFECT SATISFACTION.
|holesale Agent for Piano Stools, Tuning Scales,
ling Hammers and Forks. Musical Instruments
Musical Merchandise OF all kinds. Piano Forte
er materials Of all kinds &e &e, kc., all at the
\ lst prices. When ordered, please give date OF
ilaT. Address all Orders.
Oh. WILLARD,
iAWH blT.BroadWAy, New York.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-08-04
DESCRIPTIVE PRICE LIsT.-Jun,

-ge sizes, Rich Rosewood Cases, Elegant
ly finished, HeSvy powerful tone, &c.
large Round Corners complete inish, hack and
front.
Isn octaves, New Scale A. to A. patent Iron Riu)
70 $50
I'D Square, 714 octavss do, A. toe. $ 500
pamental finish carved legs, all around Cor
ners.
Ieu oetaves, New A. Scale Patent Iron Rimj
IS 500
nd Square, ~ octaves do, Scale o. $50
we'd legs, ornate finish, serpentine Mold
ings.
nd Square ~ octaVes, Patent Iron RIM, s 600
b carved legs. Beaded and serpentine
holdings.
od Square, TX octSves, Patent Iron Rim,) $50
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-08-04
lie school of Educated ADimaIs,

N'AN Hitft FktN'lPALt)
Comprises the most intelligent mos tdocilo most ac.
complished, and most laame snimala which The
Horid mas ever noticed, and the Development of their
rare qualluos, under the guidance Of their kind and
patient instructor is calculated 70 excite the nohlest
feelings otadmlraiion. wonder aud curiosity Fore
most aInong the developed spe cimens OF the brute
creation stand the
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-08-04

Comprising birds Of rare and gorgeous plunage
Among these "Wandsrer5 Ofths Deep" will he found
spe elmens OF the following Ornltholgiral Varieties
Alrca7 pecans, Spanish Macaws, Wheedah Riris
Love Birds African Crowned Cranes, Golden and sI
yer Pheasants, Chinese and English Phoasants King
Lori Birds, Albino Guinea Hens, Willie and GRAY
Tropical Coekatoos, Paradise Birds, South American
Parrots, Asatic and African Parrots and paroquett
plsmage. Attached to this Grand Expasltion arc
The only ARABIAN CAMEt.S in America
The school of Educated Animals.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-08-04
A CARD TO LNYALIps.

Clerymen, residing in South America as mis-
n siOnary discovered a safe aud simple remedy for
the Cure Of Nervous Weakness, Eearly Decay, Dis
eases ofthe Urinary and Seminal organs and the
whole train oidisorders brought by bane0u pnd vi.
IiOus habits. Great numbers haze been already cur
ed by this noble remedy. Prompted by n desire to
benefit the afflicted and unfortunate will send the
recipc for preparing aud using this medcine, IN q
sealed envelope, TO any one who needs II, Free Of
Charge.
Please inelose post paid envelope, addressed 10
yourself JOSEPH 4. INMAN.
STATION u, BIuLE Housr, Now York City.
m253m
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-06-08
THE TRADE IN TOADS.


 None but Frenchmen, of course, would eve think of making regular business of trading in these brown-coated gentlemen, and accord iDgly we find the trade fourishing in Paris alone. Toads for some years have been the indispensable allies of the French market gar. deners, cultivating rich and moist grounds- Many of these men fill their gardens with them to get rid of throng of insects injurious to the vegetables they have raised by laborious and scientific culture. Especially do toads at. tack and demolish the slugs and snails which in single night utterly destroy the commercial value of lettuce, carrots, parsnips asparagus, and even early fruits. In having recourse to to these singular auxiliaries, the French gar deners initiate their English brethren. A great portion of the vegetable supply of Lon don is derived from kitchen gardens ia the iu- mediate vicinity of that immense city, culti- vated, it is said, by y35,Ooo persons. These gar dens are perfect marvel of laborious culture You see sometimes acres and acres covered "Aeh hoho SioooCS' leiCuiy utuuuFcu anu I6Queu, some of these garden spets are so managed as to yield five crops annually. Not only is there not weed among them, but the vegetables are examined with lenses to detect mildew and fungi. Besides toads, which they pay six shillings dozen for. they make use of fowls to destroy the aphides, rigging them with boots to prevent their scratching, and allow them the use of their bills. The price of toads is lower in Paris than in London in the former city they are still sold notwithstanding the de- mand, for about fifty cents dozen, and many are exported to England. The dealers in this strange commeditys keep them in the bottom of huge casks, into which they are constantly plugging their bare hands and arms, without showing the slightest fear of the liquid secreted by the toad which science has sometimes pro venomous. Busy little fellows these repulsive looking little creatures are, and wor- thy of all possible encouragement and patron ese'TH m "mo" 55gs y3s fflsi9 -aBt 5eie5 {,a4I
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-06-08
Aerifnltural Departntett1t;,
PREPARED EXPRESSLY FOR THE ENQUIRER, Y BY
 ITS. GOLD. West Cornwall, Ct. To suhom alt Communications should be addressed.
sowED CORN FOR GREEN FODDER

This crop has given such universal satisfac. tion to all who have tried it, as to settle the question of it's economy and utility. We have sowed small piece every year for the past ten years. and the only trouble has been that some. times when feeding time came, the plot has been too small. The land should be made very rich. That which is rather wet and sub ject to frosts will answer, though good corn land is the best. r.i &t.@ '-'''i @
 June is proper time for sowing, that it may get it's growth in August, when it can be cured for winter fodder if not needed to feed green
 After blowing and narrowing, mark furrows three feet apart with horse blow, strew in the com at the rate of one bushel or a bushel and half to the acre, and cover with the hoe.
 If not sowed too thickly there will be many ears. Some recommend sweet corn as the most nutritious and most palatable; others the southern varieties as yielding the greatest crop. We have been perfectly satisfied with the Dutton corn. The stalk is covered with leaves and very tender, so that it is all eaten up.
 The only cultivation required consists il running the horse-hoe or cultivator between the rows to keep down the weeds. As the corn grows very fast and soon shades the ground. With little culture the weeds are all choked down, and the land is left very clean for the next crop. As it does not ripen its seed, it is less exhausting than crop Of corn
 Commence cutting as soon as full grown and arrange so as to feed all out or stack for dry fodder before frost It may be cut with scythe or a corn hook, depending upor | its size.
 Some SOW broadcast, but we prefer to SOW in rows and cultivate,
 To sum up the advantages of this crop:
 It does not exhaust the soil.
 It leaves the land VI clean for the nex crop. r-4
 It requires little labor.
 It furnishes supply of green fodder in Au gust, just when the pastures are most apt t fail from drought.
 The yield is enormous greater than othe forage crop.
 tioned to the amount of his stock and HdfNtn pf, spective wants of forage. ssh f" -o
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-06-08

s4 tl .-aF F l ls sl. ae TIE LESSON OF THE GARDEN.-A garden is beautiful book, written by the finger of God :; every flower and every leaf is letter. You have only to learn them-and he is poor dunce that cannot, if he will, do that-to learn them, and join them, and then go on reading and reading, and you will find yourself carried away from the earth to the skies by the beau tiful story you are going through. You do not know what beautiful thoughts--for they are nothing short grow ont of the ground, and seem to talk to man. And then there are some flowers, thatalways seem to be like over dutifnl children; tend them ever 30 little, and they come up and flourish, and show, as I may say, their bright and happy faces to you.
 t5E5sA a8F.s E 7f tA .Terro1d
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-06-08
Mlisfellanp.
NOW SMILE.

--A A Dutchman exclaimed, while admiring the review of Sherman's Army, Mine Gott mine Gott how glad am dat am au Ameri can .'.'" -@.4 = A short time ago the folow;g notice was stuck up on tailor's windor< near Man. chester: Wanted, t,oo sprentices they will be treated as one of tb family <? a..,..t '@- . Major N, upon icing asked whether he was no, seriously ;9ured when the st.Leonar' s steam boiler e,ploded' replied that he was so used to beiu, blown up by his wife that a mere steamer b,d no effect upon him., u etaU
 A young lady out West who lately collid ed win an ice-bound sidewalk, remarked, as she assumed perpendicula, position, I'll have man to hang on to befok another win ter y.--,-,Y +. \a.i
 s9 THE KoNNuB1AL Kiss Iknu hewuz auz- baum jist got back from bizziuss tower of his hart. He past me at the prner below, and all unexpected enkountereihis wife, and as natural az the bee tn the f"er tha d"'to- gether. Thsrewant ennythip kriminal about it. It rang out on the aiaz clear az the challenge ov perlice ofRoE Eit filled whole block There want much feliminary about it
 neither, flor it smashed fifty dollar bonnet,
 and mixed up a, barffade oy edging and l frizzled tucker. ,aH&a | E- - -asT |. | want the fust or was tew we'll did for
 that, It want the ping of two trembling
 lovers, afraid ov yecho sit want studeyed
 out nor stolen. bdt was full of honest r;ne. ness and chastAsd, struggle, which made me banker for-fySn oph from the same peace
 Jist I more Aark and am thru. There is
 one kind of /sing that haz alwuz been deemed extra bazyp ypus Ton account uv fir, T and tha, is ,fssipIy yure naber's wife. Gittine the | vfe,s (, sent don't seem tew make the matter lnny Hess risky. 5so-'3s 5e gs5 .s a@. .' 2a : IA Pay Rolled Rebel" writes to the WaSington Republican about Davis' --a as 4 ( He is ded beet ov the onmittigatest die. Pe graybax has fit, bled and died 4 yeers for be yillanousest sett of aeoundrils that ever ru hreth. They hay crewelized us and crew fled. usin the dog gondest kind ov style, and oEuthey sonrrender and run away with the
 m when he is overtuk, Jeff, iusted
 ing or. cote, ov male. aralse ,hisself in l fsihail costume, ihareby disgracin both the ail sex and femail garmints. 7aa EsisfR I f Jefferson Davis is such dam,seH ..,.
 That femail apparel fits him quite welll
 larft sum wen seen how misses Jeff thret. led Gen. Wilson that Jetf wood hurt sum oy 2 if he got his dandur np. shede better go 'ek to new jerzy an set under sour apple ee, makin sham pain.'' | ffAss& .tREfH~
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-06-08
n.s Why, in the name of goodness, whats the matter ? 0uoth the Captain ,-s ...s -,,

Why, in the name, of. goodness, what's the matter ? quoth the Captain, ,s,e,s..;r.s. .4a
 ..eHish !, says Dodge, shutting one eye. and putting up his finger. ' Hish, don't let him hear us, he's mad, stark mad lost all his for tune in speculations gone mad, sir belongs in Baltimore taking him up to Philadelphia quite well this mornin but see the fit is not secured he I'll kill somebody or destroy him. self r ,{. -s4 l.,... t..se ... a-.= l.,, E The captain was alarmed his wife and children were on the boat, with many of his valued friends mad man loose pocket full of pistols and knives, perhaps something must be done, well done, and quickly too. Like wild fire the alarm spread over the boat, the women huddled up their children, and the darkies' eyes shone like peeled onions at every suspicious looking genus homo about. Ten mad dogs would not, perhaps, have created more panic than than did the peaceable and unconscious body of the excellent ballad sin ger, Covert, who stood leaning over settee in silent musings. But so speedily and perfectly 
 were the details ot his capture completed, that the supposed mailman found himself in the herculean grasp of two boatmen, his hands tied and in spite of the most determined resis tance, of anathemas, approximations, and en treaties, the vocalist was dragged forward and ruthlessly thrust into & side room, the dool secured and there he was left to vent his fury in kicks and yocferous threats until the boa reached the city. Dodge now stepped up te the Captain, begged him to keep the lunatit fast until he went up in town, got friends ant a carriage to remove the madman That wal about the last the Captain ever saw of Dodge the boatmen smelt mice, heard Covert ex plain the joke, and then they let him out o his tight place, and the Captain just told tht victim to tell that fellow (Dodge) when ht next saw him, that he had better not let hin ever clap his eyes on him again. 1! That evening Dodge and Covert met in thei
 Concert room, New Yor.. Said Dodge l = Well old boy, ho,o do are stand?' .... I Just about square' says Covert.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-06-08
NURSERY RHYMES FOR THE TIMES

NURSERY RHYMES FOR THE TIMES ss ..- THE WARRIORS.
 Beau and Lee r Went out, you sec,
 To do little slaughter; Beau fell down And broke his crown,
 And Lee came tumbling after! . THE CONSULTATION. -. Goosey, goosey gander, -.. Where shall I wander? Said the rebel president 1. To his greatscommander. .'a-
 Goosey, goosey gander, w It's time to meander; .ts Out of here you'd better steer. .f.. Said the great commander 'f
 JEFF's FLIGHT. ..l There was man in Richmond town And Yankees came to nab him t, He clomb up to the chimney top a- And saw they meant 10 grab him: So he got down on 'tother side,
 And then they couldn't find him: He rode as fast as he could ride. FALL OF THE coNFEDERAcY. a. - Trumpery- -Dumpty sat on wall; -.. Trumpery-Dumpty had great fall All Jeff s horses and all Jeff's men, Can't put the trumpery together again ] i. ,s.... ,a. sag-.l Y --Johm c. Sage.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-06-08

NEAT SPEEoH.-Mr. President l wish the friends in the fore part of the meeting would speak up, so that the friends in the back part of the meeting can hear what is go- ing on in the front part of the meeting Friends in the back part of the meeting feel as much interested as the friends in the fore part of the meeting; it is highly necessary that friends in the back part of the meeting can hear what is going on in the fore part of the meeting. ....-....,.... ..--.t. ..-
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-06-08

| CAUTION TO THE PUBLro.-There was once
 upon time an old pilferer down East on whom
 ali thefts, far and near, were at once charged,
 when any loss was discovered. The old fellow bore the universal onus' patiently for time but finding that in some instances he was suf- fering from the sin of others, he issued eau ton to the public in the usual form: &
 1T hereby notify all persons from this date not to steal in my account and risk.g I am no longer accountable for their trespasses, as have more than can account for of my own.'
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-06-08
.1)ofnp. M f.. i.-r~s
THE slOLD CANOE


 When the rocks are gray and the shore !; J steep, I Ana the ~aters below look dark and leep: Where the ragged pine. in its lonely pride Leans gloomiiy, over the mnrky tide |: <s1I Where the reeds and rushes are tall and rank And inc weeds grow thick on t6e windinp bank; Where the shadow is heavy the wkole day .-. through, 7s.... 5 -, .a. .,..'r.''. ''' Lies at it's ID moorings inc old canoe. ,a.ss B. The useless paddles are idly dropped. Like sea-bird's wings that the storm hath
 Topped, s-TE2l -.&
 And crossed on the railing one by one. ..... Like folded hands when the work is done: While busily back and forth between . The spider stretches his silyery screen, -i And the solemn owl with dull too hoo Settles down on the side of the old canoe Oh, many a time, with a careless hand. @I have pushed away from the pebbly strand, I And padded it down where the stream runs
 quick i"H7ta IF Where the whirls are wild and the eddies are Ind laughed as lean'd oer the rocking side, Ind looked below in the broken tide. 70 see the faces and boats were two ....a. hat were mirrored back from inc old canoai | tut now, as lean o'er the crumbline side. nd look below in the sluggish tide, ne race that l see there is graver grown, nd the laugh that hear has soberer tone. nd the hand that lent to the light skiff i
 wings ave grown familiar with sterner things: u! love to think of the hours that flew 8 rocked where the whirIs the white snrav
 threw, r'"' re the blossoms waved, or the green moss
 grew +!H -" er the monldering stern of the old canoe
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-06-08

h the Holland Colony, in Kent County, Michigan, discarded lover prosecuted his girl for breach of promise, but subsequently com promised the matter on her agreeing to do his washing for one or two years. 'I'gS gS74' z. Y
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-06-08

sdF An enterprise in the shape of a railroad s store is being talked of at Huntington, Ind. It is the intention to have commodious car, to hold say three or four thousand dollars worth of goods, which they propose to sell at small profit in order to sell out and renew their stock once month., The railroad store win stop at the principal towns along the road, and stay so long as the rush lasts.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-06-08

. "A young lady, being told that her lover was suddenly killed, exclaimed: ..Oh, that splendid gold watch of hisl Give it to me that l may remember him and cherish his dear memory
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-06-08
o y.yr ,httIH Sfa sis's' flfz SA WING A SAWYER :.
!, :, L-..L.I 1u1.lslss < oR,a v .saH,l f.a
 PRACTICAL f1cAAL JOKING BY THE, .wAYsIDE

BY iFALcoNBRIDGE.