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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-19
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DBMAINING UNCLAIMED IN THE
III Post Office at Rock Island, State of Illinois.
on the 18th day of March, 1866:
Ordered to be advertised in the Evening Argus,,
agreeably to the following section of the Pos,
Office Law, as the newspaper having the larges,
circulation OF any paper published in Rock
Island, H.:
SIC. 5. And be it further enacted. that Lists OF
Letters remaining uncalled for many post offe q
| in any city, town or village, where newspaper
shall be printed, shall hereafter be published once
| only in the newspaper which, being issued weekly
or ottener, shall have the largest circulation with
in the range of delivery of said Office, to be deci
dsd by the postmaster at such ofice.-Lars of tn,
/ Cf1f.e
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THIS VETERAN OF
10000 Firest
N-t- STILL p. ...-.
Hkht lat WORK!

AN
Eheient'r HtgaaiIasi 1900 practical Under.
wrltei-t PIX rom Scotia to California
and Lake ~ srIOr, Mexico and
the Cult, haTmonizIng the
science Of average with
compromising rates
to the advance
ment ofthe
public welfare.
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Fiattering Testimonials
OF THF
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-28
THICK AND THIN SEEDING.

Weneed further and accurate experiments
70 prove the precise amount of advantage
which may result from a thicker seeding
than usual. Any one who walks across a
field Of clover and observes bare patches in
every part, viii be convinced that a loss is
sustained from a want of more seed. He
will estimate the loss according to the
amount Of bare surface in doing so, he will
invariably make il too small, as struggling
plants may cover and hide the earth with
growth not half so heavy and dense as it will
actually sustain. For this reason valuable
information 10 every farmer would be de-
rived from a series of experiments with vary
ing quantities Of seed, and weighing the pro-
ducts. The quantity Of hay raised annually
IN the United States has been estimated at
10000 900 tons, worth S200,000,000. An
equal amount of pasture would make the
whole grass crop worth about $400,000,000.
IL this annual growth could be inreased
above its present amount, az three is to two,
IL would be an annual increase equal to the
cost of six or eight such canals as the great
Erie canal between Buffalo and Albany
The subject is, at least, worthy of inyesti-
CATION. Our own observations and expert
ments have satisfied us that, on the majority
Of the farms in this country, greater in
crease than here stated could be reached by
an addition in.cost in seed equal TO one-tenth
of the increas@ value. In other words, it
would be quite safe TO estimate the value Of
this improvement, if generally adopted, at
$l00 200, 900 year. A series of careful ex-
perinents, widely published, would prove a
great public benefit. What Agricultural
Society or ten individuals will undertake
the task? But there is another advantage
in thiclIly seeding grass. When the growth
is thin, especially upon rich land, il is coarse
and harsh, and disliked by domestic animals.
This is a chief reason why old pastures are
regarded better than new ones. But If close
ly seeded, the growth will be fine and soft,
and the objection win be in q great measure
removed. When we come TO apply this
reasoning TO grain crops, there are other con-
Eiderations involved.
The fneness Of growth is not here an
object, but large product alone. On the
land which is poor, or which possesses mod,
crate fertility, strong and vigorous plants
cannot be produced. They will not grow so
tall, nor branch, nor tiller so much. The
deficiency must, therefore, be made up with
an increased quantity Of seed. This is the
reason of the fact frequently observed, that
farmers whose land has been raised to a
higher degree of fertility, do not find it
necessary to SOW so many bushels of wheat
or oats per acre, as those who possess poor
land. II is worthy of experiment to deter
mine where the limit should be in both in
stances. In raising grain the amount Of the
product in seed is alone TO be taken into
consideration, and hence thinner seeding
for a rich soil may prove the most profitable
But in raising grass thick seeding is abso-
lutely necessary 10 give a fine quality to the
fodder.-ConafTv Gentleman
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-28
AGRICULTURAL.
BREEDING cows FOR THE DAIRY
FIrm the eountry aentleman.l

From the Country Gentleman
EDS. CO. GENT: At the last meeting of
the Farmers Club Of Granville and vicini
ty'' the subject for discussion was Breed
ing of Cows for the Dairy" Much interest
was elected, and the question, "Can we
practise such a system of breeding as Will
ensure us good mixers" was frequently
asked, but not SO readily answered. We
have among our members several breeders
OF good stock, but none Of them, myself ex-
cetted. had turned their attention 10 this
particular point. / was requested TO state
the result of an experiment which / had
made some twenty years ago. Ii was in
substance as follows; Not being able 10
purchase such COWS as | had been accustom-
ed To milk at the East, / resolved TO see If i
could not breed them for myself.
Having consulted such authorities, both
English and American, as j could find, that
treated on the subject, formed my plan
and went at il. Ny theory was that much
of it depended upon the sire, more even than
on the dam. j sought for, ard at length
found, young bull that came very near my
beau ideal, and purchased him. The result
was highly gratifying, and con6rmatory Of
the theory. Nearly every heifer bred from
that bull proved god mixer, decidedly
above mediocrity.
My circumstances did not favor the fol-
lowing up Of this very promising beginning,
as i could have wished. But i still have
some Of the descendants Of this first cross,
and have been favored wit betterh cows than
many Of my neighbors. What / want TO
know now is, whether any Of your numer-
ous subscribers have turned their attention
and practice 10 this particular point and If
yea, with what result?
Ny belief is, that the thing is attainable,
and wish TO ascertain, in behalf Of our club,
where young bull can be found, that has
been bred with dairy qualities in view, in
stead Of for the shambles. He must be from
deep milking dam, have yellow skin,
transparent, yellow horns, a light and taper
ing neck, and rather small head, and yet
pretty square, full hind quarters and if his
progenitors, for several generations, have
been bred on the principle | have limited at,
and have proved all good mixers, all the
better.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-28

TANNING SKINS WITH THE Wool OR
HAIR oN-Eirst wash the skin in strong
soapsuds, to remove the grease and dirt
from the wool, then rench in clean cold
water. The skin should now be taken upon
a board with the flesh side QUIT and
stretched its edges trimmed, and the whole
IL is now rubbed over hard with as much
chalk as it will absorb, or until the chalk
falls down in powder. Now take the skin
down, fill it with finely ground alum, wrap
it closely together, and keep it in dry
place for two or three days; at the end Of
that time, unfold il, shake out the alum, and
il will be ready for use after being again
stretched and dried in the air This method
is for white sheep-skins for door-mats.
Another mode Of treating them consists in
applying a strong solution of alum, moder-
ately warm, with sponge, to the flesh side
of the skin, when it is stretched then allow
ing it to dry, before the chalk is rubbed in.
Ii must always be dried in the open air, or
it will turn very hard. Another mode of
tanning skins with the hair on, after they
are stretched on the frame and scraped, is to
apply warm detection of sumac, prepared
by boiling one pound of sumac in gallon Of
water for about five minutes. The sumac
liquor is applied with a sponge to the whole
feshly surface then the skin is dried in the
open air. Three applications of the same
are given, and when the skin is dried it is
laid upon a smooth board or table, and
rubbed down with pumice stone. Both alum
and sumac combine with the galatine of the
skin, and form leather.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-28

IN STORE AND ron SALE Low.
80 barrels yellow Sugars. different grades.
% barrels Crushed aa1 Powdered Sugars.
30 barrels A aud . Coffee Sugar,
80 Sacks prime Rio Coffee
sacks Old Gyt Java Coffee
sacks Mocha Coffee,
500 lbs choice Green and Black Teas.
80 barrels Extra Family Flour
$500 lbs Sugar Cured Hams
1900 lbs Dried Beef
% barrels N. o. Molasses,
. half barrels do
. kegs Golden Syrup,
1000 lbs Ced Fish,
80 boxes Cheese,
- barrels Butter Crackers,
700 Cases Cove Oysters,
10 Cases Sardines,
100 Packages Maekerel,
50 boxes Palm and Resin SOAP
80 boxes Star Candles
so boxes Tallow Candles.
10 Tierces Lard.
. Kegs Lard.
Together with Figs, Raisins. Almonds. Brazil
uts, Pepper, Spice Ginger. Indigo. Nader
EOpperas, Alum, ETC., LogwOOd Breoms Buckets
fresh Fruits. Brandy Fruits Matches Backing
Pepper Sauce, Catsup, Pickles Preserves and
many other articles too numerous 20 mention. all
OF which are offered as cheap as the cheapest.
B. S. HAMILTON.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-28

KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND AND
FOR SALE
100 bags choice Rio Coffee.
125 bbls Crushed, Powdered and Granu-
lated Sugar.
40 bbls Coffee Sugar.
so f." Mackerel, No / and 9.
% Nc. 8.
$50 kits No. ], 9 and 8.
200 boxes Star Candles.
l25 Soap (assOrsed.l
Tierns fresh Rice.
% bbis oder Vinegar.
$50 Extra Family Flour, Spring
field and Port Royal Mills.
100 bits, J bbls and kegs country Lard.
5 tierces Dried Beet.
80 bbls n. D. Molasses and Syrups.
80 bbls sorghum Molasses.
10000 bushels Cotton Seed.
Together with an assortment Of
FRESH CANNED FRUITS,
such As
Strawberry,
Peaches.
Tomatoes,
Pickles.
Sardines.
Oysters;
Brandy Peaches,
and Cherries,
WORCESTERSHIRE
and Pepper Sauce,
Spices. Pepper, etc.. etc.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-28

Description of lands and samples of oil OBJ
tanned from the property, may be seen by calling
at the Office No. % Union street. ashyille Tenn.
The Secretary, F. II. Cotton, Nashville, will re-
by return mail when the money accompanies the
order. jan26-tf
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-28

HORSES IN kENTUCKY.-We see it stated
that, in order to improve the stock of Ken
tucky-a State already famous for her pure
bloods-an association has been formed for
the breeding of thorough-breds to be sold
at public auction every year without reserve,
to the highest bidder. The gentlemen con-
nected with the movement are thorough
horsemen, and the public will thus have the
benefit of their judgment and experience, in
matters pertaining to blood and high breed
ing The incorporators named in the act or
ganizing the association, are r. A. Alexan-
der, ". s. Buford F. p. Kinkead, and
Abraham Buford of Woodford county, and
b. G. Bruce, John r. Wiley, and James A.
Grinstead, of Fayette county. The capital
stock is S250,000.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-28

Net receipts for the whole, at 29c
Der ................................ S9Sl
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-28

SURFACE APPLICATION OF MANURE.-ln
the course Of discussion at the London
Central Farmers Club, February 9th, DIR,
Voelcker incidentally referred to the subject
Of the best mode in which manure is to be
applied, in the following terms:
snow, know il is favorite theory with
some 10 bury the manure in the subsoil ini-
mediately that il is put upon the land, and
30 bury il deeply. At one time l held the
opinion that Il is desirable not only TO spread
the manure Immediately, but after It has
been carted on the land to pillow il Ia tolera-
bly, deep, In order that il may reach the
roots of plants, and loss by evaporation be
avoided. But careful study Of the subject
has shown me the fallaey of these precon-
ceiyed notions, which Baron Liebig still en-
tertains. now decidedly recommend pco-
ple 70 put manure on the top ofthe land, and
10 pillow il in at their convenience. l believe
that in this way you secuie a more UNI
form distribution Of the manurlng elements,
and the manure Is placed where Il IL wanted,
for the surface is more readily exhausted
than the subsoil.n
This. 4 should be borne in mind, was
while discussing the best manner Of render
ing the subsoz fertile and more available 20
the plant. aFree admission OF air and me-
chanicaI working" said DR.. ", "are I'M
ouestionabiy the means BY which we may
develop natural sources Of fertility that have
lain dormant Cor centuries" but "as gen
ersl rule. II i the surface, and not the sub
sol, that requires manarlng."
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-28

Net receipts for the whole, at 29c
per S933 40
The exact profits were $663 70 per acre,
exceeding the Wilson plant by $15S profit
per acre They add, however, that the
year previous the Triomphe de Gand was
not so great a success, and is not "guite so
reliable as many other kinds" That is
true. In some places it is difficult to grow
n crop; but all agree that it requires rich
soil, and good cultivation in hills, and the
runners kept cut off
They say Of the Russell, 1t proves to be
quite prolific and large" but they have
not, so far as we can learn, cultivated it suf-
ficiently to decide on its merits as a market
berry.-RuraL american.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-28
CULTURE IN WAL
LJNGFORD. CONNECTICUT.

The branch Of the Oneida Community, at
Wallingford, Connecticut, has published an
account Of its success in strawberry culture
the last season. The variety was mostly
the Wilson; and lands in crop five acres
and two-fftbs, and manner of cultivating
the most thorough, manuring very highly.
Here is their account Of the cost Of every
thing pertaining tothe crop:
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-28


THE EYE OF THE HoRsE.-The diseases
of the eve are not very numerous, but they
are quite obstinate in character, and often
battle the skill of the best practitioners.
Fractures and wounds are the result of ne
glect carlessness, or accident. As the eye
itself is placed on a mass of fat and turns
readily, Il is but seldom injured. But the
substance around the eye is of such deli
cate character, that care is required TO pro-
tect Il from harsh influences, and when
wounded, Inflammation ensues. Whenever
such wounds occur, they should never be
probed, for it is next toimpossible to accom-
plish this without injuring the more vital
portions of the orb. The Inflammation
should be abated by poultices, bleeding and
physic. When the eyelids become infiamed
from blows or other injuries, fermentation
with warm water is recommended as a valu
able remedy. But it is ~ our purpose at
present 10 prepare very elaborate treatise
on the eye, and ON its different diseases. We
simply desire TO call attention to a curious
recipe for the cure Of film in the eye Of the
horse, that attracted our attention while
searching among the voluninous pages Of
an old work published more than half a CEN
fury ago.
The recipe is as follows: Turn into the
opposite ear great spoonful of fresh hogs
lard, and in twenty-four hours this simple
remedy has been known to restore sight TO
the eye, which was nearly sightlessly by
the film that overspread IT," We have
never seen this remedy tried, nor do we pre-
sent il as one possessed ofaEy positive merit.
Its very simplicity commends il to our judg-
ment, and as il is not difficult 10 try, fresh
hogs lard being easy 10 obtain, and perfectly
harmless, Il might be used TO advantage in
some particular cases. We must admit,
however, that il smacks too much Of the
marvellous to make us feel over sanguine.
IL il had been ola character less curious and
simple, we should have passed it by in
silence, instead Of dragging il almost from
oblivion, and presenting il again to the
notice OF the public. We do not forget, in
doing this, that the laws Of nature are SIM
pie in form and character and that some Of
the most valuable remedies recommended
for certain diseases, are equally as UMPIRE
tending and simple.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-28

loRpKR or runLfckTIoN.l
William Lane 4 n. G. Overton. Is. Olivia =.
I.ockridge and others.
1T APPEARING TO Me FROM COMPLAIN
L ANTS Bill sworn %, that Peter p. Perkins.
Anna Z. Perkins. Hardin Perkins, William p.
Perkins. Eliza NJ. Perkins. Campbell Perkins.
Ruth Perkins. james Alexander, and Elizabeth
Alexander. fennel Wood and Mary Wood. Jos.
Thompson and Mary Thompson. William L.
Crawford and Peter p. Crawford, and James N. p.
Campbell. are Defendants in this case and are
non-residcnts of the State Of Tennessee. so that
the ordinary process Of law cannot be served On
thein; 4 y therefore ordered by me, that publ
cation be made IN the lSioS AND ANKRfcAx, q
newspaper published IN the city Of Nashville. for
four weeks, recurring the said Defendants 20 APP
pear a the next sitting Of the Chancery Court 20
b held At Columbia, on the third Monday in
March next then and there 70 plead, answer
or dCnur q Cong lainaats bill, OF the sane will
be taken Tor confessed Is 20 them and set fer
j. {. WILLIAMS. Clerk and Master.
fchal-wst.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-28
DOCTOR WHITTIER.

DOOIOh w Ill J. L IGh,
A REGULARLY BRED PHYSICIAN, AS
n his Diploma which hangs in his Office viii
show, has made Chronic Diseases the study Of has
Tie, and has a Unisn-wlde reputation, having
been longer located IN ~. Louis than any Other
Chronic Disease Physician.
Much of his practice has been of private ma,
ture. Spphiiis, GoHorrhea. Gieat, .Sriet.re all
Urinary Diseases Svphilitic orMercupiol affections
Of The T hroaf Ska or Bones. Orchids, Hernia or
Rupture; also, the effects of Solitary. .Hdba,
ruinous to Body and Mind, producing bLotches.
debility impotecy, deafness. dnRess Of sight con-
fusion Of ideas, eDl JorebOeinO. GDeT.len TO society
loss cj memory ,ceakHess de-: not all these in any
one case, but all occurring frequently in various
cases.
BS- Accommodations ample, charges moderate.
cures guaranteed. Consultations by letter or at
office, free. Most cases can be properly tredted
tcifhout an iRteruieIr. and medicines secure from
observation, sent by mail or express. No hin
drance to business in most cases.
Address Box 1892, st. Louis, No.
Hours-S A. N. to p. NJ. Office permanently
located at No. s. St. Charles street, between Sixth
and Seventh, one square south of Lindell Hotel.
a retired spot in the centre of the city.
CoassitafieR rooms, and ROOMS for the dccommo-
ddton Of such patients require personal attention.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-28
Lilo U O R S.

8 barrels Simon Grow s white wheat Whisky, pery
Eae.
25 barrels Old Bourbon Whisky,
y barrels Robertson County Wisky.
10 barrels New York Brandy
20 barrels Holland Gin,
10 barrels Jamaica Rum
] cask Superior Cognac Brandy,
10 baskets fine Champagne Wine
20 cases Catawba Wine.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-28
PROPOSALS

WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE OFFICE
w Of the Chairman of the Street Committee.
No. North Cedar street, on Saturday, the 18th
May, 1866. for the following work, to-wit:
LIST, For the necessary earth embankment and
McAdamizing required in extending College street
Northwardly from Jefferson street above high
water mark.
"a For the necessary earth embankment eul-
vert masonry, curbing and guttering required in
grading South Union street. between High and
Spruce street,
Sd. For the masonry, foundation. or other work,
required in construction Of bridge across Lick
Branch on High street.
4th- For the construction of stone tagging or
brick throughout the city at such points
as the Street COMMITTEES may order.
Plans, estimates and specifications can be seen.
81 other information obtained at the Office of the
City Engineer. No. North Cherry street.
- GEO. s. KINNEY,
marl4-td Chairman Street Committee.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-28
JOHN OILY,
Practical Tailor.
Has permanently located at
NO. II NORTH CHERRY STREET.
IN cmANcERY AT CoLUMpIA, TENN.

He has just received from New York one Of the
finest STOCKS OF GOODS ever brought 10 the
city fehlg-tf
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Perscnal Intelligence,

II Is generally understood that tho Rev Dr Palmer
has been invited TO hs city, TO takc the position Gov
responding Secretary 10 the American Congregational
Union.
Readers viii undoubtedly rccolleot that some months
tincc President johnson through Hon Cassius NJ Clay,
he Unitcd STATES mister at St Petersburg. made
brml request THAI the place a banshrnent Of Michael
Heyondorn. tah brother OF Colonel Jul an Allen, Of
his city. who bad been into exile for joining the
fosh Rcvolvton OF 1861 might be changed from sibe-
Lato this country. Colonel Alien has recently received
letter from Mr. Clay under date OF February "A, In
which the intelligence Is communicated that Prince
eorschakDn has granted the petition and that the young
nan win At 10 sent 10 America In quiet way 10
in his relatives. Mr.. Clay concludes his letter With
deserved tribute 10 Colonel Allen, and Expresses the
veh u a. devotion TO the noble OF country may
always be rewarded
The hath England cAronsL Of recent date has the
folloTIr. -
Thsrchcw remain but three Officers 10 commemorate
the anniversary OF the memorable bat
Ito Of Ctnperdown one OF which Ia Admiral another
Admiral Thomas Bennett ian old resident OF this cy)
was ntishipman on board tho Mouarch seventy four
guns, TO flagship Of Vice Admiral 0nsow, and was
wounded He entered the service In March, 1871, and
has q sein and -four clasps Vice Admiral william
slsush,t X H., WA FIRST class volunteer board
ths Trfubyh, seventy four guns He entered the
vics 10 to, and has media and three caspa Com
msniorl spauldlDg Mitchell WIS midahipman or the
BeAiIt,t forty guns Hs entered the sHvice in $780,
AID ksal medal Asd 600 sssps
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NEW YORK HERALD. TUESDAY MARCH e. SUPPLEMENT-

the ship. @ Who wcre theyt A. WI Asnpwai, A
A. Low, Rowland G. shaw, Paul S. Forbes Leonard w.
Jerome, Michael H. Sampson, James Lawrence James
DAVIS OF boston John Bailey OF Boston Mr. Rogers Of
salem; T. y. Ward, Of Detroit; M. john Lee,
OF Boston. q What interest had eachf A I don't
reeohec my own Interest the start was thiry thou
sand dollars O How many OF Inc gentlemen YOU ia med
retih Their interest nowf A II IS impossible 10 say
men, as far as you know these gentlemen re ained
tteir interest at the time Of the izure, A. think So.
as TO the legal iile have only eeneral IMPRESSION: al
the start wss the Intention shat we should have the Sole
ownership Of the vessel the others having contr buted
certain funds she built the purpose Of beng
seat after the Alabama should the war continue or be
sou 70 the governnea into the merchan: service
Y These parties had intereit la the shils A They
had resulting interest in 1t. @ And ii still coninuesa
A. ! ID NIX go The witness was examined at ZENITH
The case was adjourned TIL this morning