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Der Lecha Caunty patriot. [volume] (Allentaun, Pa.) 1859-1872, 1866-03-13
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ly descended TO the stores below where
there were plenty materials to aid its
power. The fire Engine in charge of the
Police was Immediately brought to the
spot, and there were their willing hearts
ready 10 do all in their power to arrest
The flames: but the Engine was power
less and unserviceable the hose could
not be found at first, and when found,
would not fit and could not be attached
to the engine several lengths of hose
were brought, but they were all useless,
and after frantic efforts to make the en-
CINE play it was abandoned as hopeless.
Of public buckets there were a few
some were procured from private indivi-
duals, with tubs and pals, which were
cheerfully given up,-tor o long time no
a ladder could be obtained /; two or three
were subsequently borrowed ; and thus,
without method, under no recognised
leadership, but the feeble exertlon of a
few individuals who managed TO preserve
their presence of mind q jostling and
struggling crowd with cries for "water,"
proceeded to extinguish this formidable
fire. It was no wonder that the next
store occupied by Mr.. Sutherland, IN the
middle street, took fire, and the houses
being closely built, Messrs. Brewster &
Co. next followed. At this time the
fire had traversed the whole way across
to the Bay of Messrs. Graham, Porter's
premises. The stores Of HAZEL & Son,
and some liquor shops on the opposite
side of the cross street, were now IN the
greatest danger, and strong efforts were
made to ward it off here; by keeping the
roof overspread with wet blankets, and
by the providential shifting of the wind,
they narrowly escaped. The devouring
element having completely enveloped
and destroyed the stores of Sutherland
and Brewster e. Co. went on TO Mr..
Moss and to the two next held by Mr..
Plummeridge. 1t proceeded with the
same rapidity on the Bay street, where
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it now reached the stores of Mr.. Doe,
packed with tar, rosin, pitch, rope, spars
and other infiammable materials this
uniting with the Middle street, presented
a vast column Of fire and flames, which
lighted up the country around and was
seen distinctly over twenty miles away
to leeward. The feeble efforts of the
people were completely overpowered by
the fire: it was now seen to stretch
across the Middle street to the houses on
the opposite side, and presently Mr..
Proudfoot's building were in flames,
and those that had escaped on that side
up to this time were taken ; it then
reached across the Back street and here
the whole width of Kingstown, from the
Bay to the Back street, was one heaving
sea of fire.
The scene was now quite appalling
females and children, panic stricken and
wandering, drunken wretches loaded with
booty of every description, plundered
under the pretext of preserving them !;
ceilings for water; cowardly ~rufians
exulting aloud at the ruin which they
refused to assist in preventing ; impre-
cations against the Authorities for their
carelessness in leaving the Town in such
a helpless condition; and amidst this
awful Babel scarcely more could be
done but to look on and watch the mis-
chief that it was now impossible to pre-
vent.
At the Back street, where the fire
reached, the houses are less thick, and
it's progress was stopped by pulling
down some small buildings. On the
Bay, the devastation was complete.
The stores and lumber piles of Mr.. Doe;
the premises and stores of Nanton & Son;
the premises of Mr.. Allan Lewis, occu-
pied as a dwelling house above by Mr..
Sheppard and the lower story composing
the furniture rooms of Mr.. D'Oyly,-
the premises of Mr.. Van HeYningen, the
lower part occupied as a store by Mr..
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Lucas, the premises of Mrs. Nichol and
the whole of the Public Offices we have
enumerated at the Ordnance premises
~(ncluding every vestige of furniture and
effects in the Post Office have been
swept away. In the middle street the
disaster is equally immense, Stores and
Dwelling houses are now an undistin-
guished mass of smouldering ruins. 1t
was by the providential falling at the
last Of a few slight showers of rain, and
the ultimate resolution of pulling down
one or two houses, which stopped the
progress of the devouring element. At
one time it was thought that the extern
sive buildings and stores of Mr.. Lynch
would have been taken in by the fire,
but the exertions in keeping them damp
and pulling down a house between hap
PLY succeeded in preserving them from
the effects of the flames and sparks from
Mr.. GelIezeau's house, occupied by q
Portuguese shopkeeper Francis D'And-
rade. The whole blocks of buildings
from the place where the fire occurred
consisting Of the entire Bay range and
the Middle street-have been destroyed,
except a corner piece of the Ordnance
buiIdingsAoccupled by the Police. On
the parallel side, the houses now stand
ing are the premises Of Mr.. C. D. Horne,
junior, occupied above as the Victoria
Hotel and below by the store of Mr..
Sheppard; the Dwelling house and
Warehouse of Mr.. HAZEL, a house be-
longing TO the Attorney General occupi-
ed by Mr.. Hewitt as his Chambers-ano-
ther building belonging TO Mr.. Thomp-
son and the building and premises of
Mr.. Lynch.
The fire is said TO have, accidentally,
originated from the dwelling house over
the store of Joachim Corea how it oc-
Cured is "a mystery but the consequent
ces are most distressing,-many have
been ruined-many are homeless-rob-
bed of all they possessed ; stripped of the
, 1866-11-16
E X T r. A G Il
lt p FROM
THE ORDEAL OF FREE LABOR
THE BRITISH WESTINDIES
BY VIM G.. SEWELL.
CHAPTER ".
THE BLACK AND CoLoRED POPULATION OF BARBADOS.

t.@ Ef (Contnued9
THE same Inconvenience are suffered in every free country where labor
;sscarce; and many New England farmer loses bis crop because ne can
not obtain timely assistance to reap it. The only philosophical way TO
datermine the capabilities of the African race is to- look at those, and
their number exceeds all belief, who have emerged from serfdom, in spite
of serious obstacles and downright opposition, to become most intelligent
and cultivated men-men of wealth and position, fully able to appreciate
their independence and their rights of citizenship. The oolored mechan-
les and artisans of Barbados, ! most unhesitatlnglly assert, are equal
General intelligence to the artisans and mechanics of any race in any part
Of the world equally remote from the great centres OF civilization Ihey
nre now what the peasantry will be as soon as education IS more
generally diHused. 1t is impossible to produce a single man OF color in
Barbados, if he can boast of any education at all, who will answer TO the
nomlar idea of the negro character. That character, as l said before,
is the character of slave, or of a free mar before he has learned to fo@@
or understand his moral responsibilities. There are many, doubtless, IN IN
such a condition to-day, but let the blame be laid on those who merit
the censure. Let the planting interest, which includes the legislators, the
guardians. and the absolute rulers of this island, be condemned for their
foly and sefshness, in that they have made no effort to second the work
Of emancipation, but rather have stood as stambhng-olock in the way,
effort to concliate his affections or command his allegiance, no effort to
elevate him socially, politically or morally, sbut-most fatal error-
have actually stnyen to keep him in ignorance and serVle dependence.
What wonder that, with such power arrayed against his progress, many
a peasant born a slave should live a freeman without approaching the
blessings purchased for hin at an unparalleled cost q What wonder if
he be thrfleaa, t~hcughtlesss indifferent about the future' and only con-
, 1866-11-16

cerned in the enjoyment of the present moment? Is the course that
ought to have been pursued from the very first any longer to be doubted?
Emancipate these people from Ignorance, give them power to understand
their duties and their rights as freemen, and we shall hear no more drvel
about organic defects in their mental capacity. AS far as their numbers
90, greatly deficient as I believe these numbers to be for the wants of
the colonies, they will form an intelligent, peaceable. and industrious
portion of the laboring classes. / am sick of the statement so constantly
and so thoughtlessly repeated that the African won't work. This of
course, is not said of Barbados, for its labor market is Overstocked; but
it is said of other islands where land is plentiful and labor scarce.
Won't work? Why should they work for the planter, and bind them
selves to a new tyranny Where is the moral obligation that chains
them for ever to the serfdom of estate LAHORE Why should they work
for a master when they can work more proftably for themselves, and en-
JOY at the same time a perfect independence Why should they work
for any one who does not take the trouble to point out a single advantage
to be gained in his service? Would an American work for another on
any such terms? I have shown that the negro has grave faults of char
acter-faults which, unchecked, must affect the prosperity of a country
in which the laborng population are of African descent but Idobe-
prachced in most of the colonies; and with more extended education,
these faults would be speedily eradicated. [ can not doubt that, if the
governing classes in the West Indies had pursued a more liberal policy
than they have done, if they had consulted in some degree the interest
and the welfare of the people upon whom their own prosperity largely
depended, the success of emancipation at the present day would be so
securely and so widely established that no misrepresentation could posi-
bly, conceal it. #ntH@ eg &t #a4+#8@ 8 84 @@
81 The condition of the colored population of Barbados demonstrates,
on the whole, that they lack neither industry nor natural intelligence.
The habit of labor, after all, is an acquired one and no man, white or
black, will really work where necessity does not exist. l have watched
with great interest Barbadian laborers going 10 work, and their light,
elastic step and cheerful faces indicate the very opposite of lazy DISPOSE
lions. IF their moral progress falls shorto of what the Aboitionist would
ask us to believe, it Isl doubtless, owing as much to the want of properly
directed educational efforts as to any other cause The masses are Ger
tdnly no worse than they were under slavery; while those who had the
intelligence, industry, and energy to rise, haze risen to positions of COM
petence, independence, and wealth which they never could have attalnea
and enjoyed under any other than q free system FaSassA AAsAA
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-12-13

SwIss En- gland ia sometimes
called the Switzerland of America. However
striking may be the similarity Of the scenery,
there must be, we think quite diversity in the
habits ofthe people, Judging from the following
account by "OsrletoH" Of the Swiss style Of
"getting up wood, "going to mill, i" and "mak-
ing hay" 10 approaching Mont Blanc, he
ssys:-
1--WE meet woman with great basket
strapped upon her back filled with faggots;
another one passes US on her way to mill, her
"grst" in bag lying on her shoulders and
strap from the bag crossing her forehead. 10
the field opposite third woman Is moving -
She stops te sharpen her scythe, and we have
an opportunity to inspect the implement. No
bush whacker in the United States-no farmers
boy in all the Uuion-swings 90 heavy a scythe
sixteen inches long, four wide and thick
| enough for the track Of the Metropolitan horse
railroad A man with a three-tined wooden
fork tosses up the grass to the sun which the
''weaker vessel" is mowingl While watching
the operation in the field; damsel passes us
with wash tub on her head. No grenadiei
OF the grand army of France ever stood more
erect. She is busy with her knitting work thu
| WHILE
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-12-13

WHAT Is PROGRESSIVE AsRIoULrURn 7-The
New York Observer answers this question
in few words but very compreheusively as fol-
lows:
Under its Influence spring up tasty and con-
venient dwellings, adorned with shrubs and
flowers, and beautiful within with the smiles
of happy wives, tidy children in the lap of
thoughtful age-broad hearts and acts, as well
ne words of welcome. Progressive agriculture
builds barns and pats Gu tiers on them, builds
stables for cattle and raises roots to feed them
1t gratis wild apple trees by the meadow with
pippins or green ings-it sets out new orchards
and takes care of the old ones. 1t drains low
lands, cuts down bushes, buys mower, house
tools and wagons, keeps good fences and prac-
tees soiing. Ilmikes hens lay, chickens live
and prevents swine from roofing up meadows
Progressive agriculture keeps on hand plenty
of dry fuel and brings in the oven wood fol
the women. 1t plows deeply, sows plentifully
harrows evenly, and prays Tor the blessing oil
| heaven.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-12-13
Public sale Of Personal Property.

~ ALL the personal property be-
<fHE longing to the estate Of Jas. Dixon, lTfNy3
~X deceased. will DO sold at public sale M
-NgSHa~ou the home farm, in MIL Greek 2s--al--
THURSDAY December 9Th, 1885, consisting ef the fol-
lowing described stocks aud articles. Horaes and Cat.
tie seven horses three Gotta two pair Of Oxen, IL
head Of Cattle Calves Mich Cows, Helfora; lay,
Fodder, &c. About 20 tons OF Timothy end lover Hay,
5000 bandea Of fodder tons Of straw. 500 bushels o.
Corn, bushos Of oats Timothy and Glover Seed and
quantity OF Potatoes. Carriages, Wagons, Deaborna
SC. rwoshiting top York wagons, one nearly now;
Rookawayi2 Market Dearborns, one heavy twohorse
wagon; OK Cart, and ama cart for youn oxen; one
sleigh and bells setsof light harness. wagon and pillow
harHese saddles; Brides; Collars and haiters wheel
rakc grain drill Corn sheller Threshing Machins
and horse powers; fans; moving machines. patsnt
scythe chains Jokes broad axe cross ont raw
large quantity OF old tire and iron wagon wheels arles
patent locks hoes; shovols; and assortment OF farm
ing implements and carpenters tools also gong; car
Tiage t,nCu grain bags, &C. Lumber; large guam
tty of loon poplar walnut chestnut, and other inm'
railing. kcg stuff window frames and sash. House
hold aud Kitchen Furnure; 80 parlor stoves;2 cook
stoves bench table, breakfast table and dining table;
side tables cupboards; 10 pair bedsteads about "
yards OF and carpet, stair rods and carpet
feather beds aud bed clothing; rocking CHAIRS sots
bureAus drawers wash stands large clothes chest
| clock; looking glasses maps, Ac: &C. oueenswaIe
Croc kefyware aud Glassware, milk pans; knives and
orht abou 100 gallons Of vinegar 20 gallons OF sor
ghum lard and churnE cider barreH buckets ket
| ties; clothes wringer nearly new; and varsity Of Ar
telen in addition t. those herein enumerated Aisl
four hives Of bees ~ Sale TO commence at - clock
| NJ, precleely Conditions made known day Of Sale
HANNAH II. DIXON.
| dec q J.w. DIXON, Administrator
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-12-13
HINTS ON IMPROVING rgE LAND.

Money properly used Is the source Of many
Of the comforts Of life; hence the great end Of
farming is to make money. Il 10 not 70 en-
bsllish the land, to build fue houses, barns
aud fences; To raise fancy STOCK, or In any other
way TO make q chow 10 the world. II 10 to
make money, 10 acquire property, with the
ultimate view OF tskiag the comfort, of II. The
grand ques'io ID, how cana farm be rendered
the most preftablef Aud the answer 10. frat
and last, by improving the coil so rs to make
1t most permanently productive. The great
defect Of American farms, at least this side Of
the Alleghanies, 10 their impoverished eondi.
ton. They have been cropped and recropped, ,
their products sold, and but little returned to
I the land to keep up its fertility. Auy body
can see that the net products Of . farm which
yields so bushels ofco n to the acre, are much
greater than one which gives 40. For, II 80
bushels will pay the expenses Of tiliage, there
| is a prsft on the former of twenty bush els, and
on the other Of only TO- Surprising this to
hold good on all crops of the farm, 10 not one
acre OF this frat farm worth TWO of the second'
In whatever way we Can increase the income
of the land above the expenses, we gain sc
much more profit, and this decides the valu,
per acre of 81. Ia worth 500 to the acre, ther
that which gives $i4 gain 10 worth full sl0'
per acr'.
# costs nearly as much to till land whicl
yields only a profit OF $3.50, as that which
yields $l4. Why not, then, apply the exir
manure, and the extra braiR-werk, and get th
$l43 The 6rst man barely gets q living; III
second grows rich The best agriculturist her
and 10 England, have found out this true prin
cipe, and 1t Is the key to their success. The
make Il settled, invariable rule, to enrich th
, land, in proportion as they crop 1t, and to In
! vest their surplus money In the soil II the
can be sure of a fair interest for it.
:. And this brings us to the old question, he
to enrich the soi,2 Few farmers have the NEAR
to bring up their lands at once. When Il
. land-holder and his land are both poor, Il
farmer is in pretty tight place. There is
= little to begin with. The great reliance mu
a be on the barn yard. pig.pen, poultry nous
- prlvy and green crops, and the muck bed.
BY some means. let him contrive to raj
more grass and fodder crops; this will enab
q, him to keep more stock, and this, OF eourt
:, brings the increased manure. By buying
~ few extra tons Of manure to start with, this "
o. give the first increase In the grass, and so I
~ ascent will surely follow. Grain and root Gro
u will then come 10 for share of the land, u
., produce share of the profits. The importan
nv Of draining, of deep blowing, etc., we need .
W new dwell upon. No good farmer will negl'
gu them. 1t must also be understood, at the OIL
40 set, that the work of renovating an old wor
~ out farm 10 the work Of years, and must
~ prosecuted with patience fam. Agricult
ist.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-12-13

nTAshes contain the mineral constituents
of the wood from which they are made. These
are all drawn from the earth, and II returned
to 1t again are all appropriated in time, and in
greater or less quantities, by growing vegeta-
ton. They are likewise absorbed and enter
the growing plant by its roots. Hence, unless
applied In considerable quantities their imme-
diate effect is not likely to be very apparent;
but their benefit is sure and lasting. Plaster
is supposed to act considerably on and through
the leaf of the plant-asa stimulant In @
measure-hence, its effects are often greater
in proportion to the amount sown, and also
more quickly apparent. But plaster, probably,
does not add so much TO the strength Of the soil
as ashes.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-12-13

Hoe THE wHRAr.-To admit of which 1t must
be drilled. We ought to have machine to do
this, but until we have, We should hoe the
weediest portions by hand. 1t will pay in many
cases. 1t is not so much work as many imag-
fore. Many farmers spend more time in pull
ing up red root when it 10 in a over, and alter
it has robbed the wheat OF much nutriment,
than would suffice 10 hoe over the whole
surface in the spring. In many cases light
harrow will destroy the weeds among the wheat
and at all events will stir the soil and favor the
growth of the crop. Oae need not be afraid Of
the harrow, even it heavy one, ipjurng the
wheat il the ground is dry. 1t may pull up a
plant here and there, and to a casual observer
the wheat will appear badly cut up, but it soor
revives. Am. Agricultural.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-12-13
TnKRAr NuIsAsor.-CA,chiJ

TBE RAT Manufacturing rats 10 often
difficult, as old rats are prove rbially cunning.
Laying around poison 10 dangerous not alone,
but also Objectionable, for the reason that rats
may die at inacceRible spots and contamjnate
the atmosphere with the well-known detesta-
BILE odor. A better plan has been adopted by
one of our correspondents, by which he takes
advantage of the cunning habits of the rats.
He covers the floor near the rat-hole with q
thin layer of moist caustio potash when the
rats walk on this it makes their feet sore
these they lick with their tongues II makes
their mouths sore, and the result 10 that they
shun this locality not alone, but appear to tell
all the neighboring rats about 1t, and eventu.
ally the house is entirely abandoned by them
Notwithstanding the neighborhood may b'
| teeming with rats.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-12-13

SHELTER FoR COWS AS the season of cold
storms lie at hand, it is especially important to
provide shelter for stocs-particularly that per-
tanning TO the dairy department. Some farmers
are culpably remiss with reference to their
mich cows. They will 40: thrive and be pro-
ductve IL left to the shelter Of fence corners
during the prevalence of storms OF rain and
slset, where they become SO chilled as to assume
a crescent shape, and tremble aud SILVER as il
under the influence of an ague At. Thus situ-
ated milsh cows cannot provo productive. nor
render that return to the farmer which they
would do if suitably cared for during the in
element weather of the autumn and winter
As ii question of humanity, as well as OF inter-
est farmers should see to it that their stock il
not allowed to suffer for want of attention In
this respect-Rural New Yorker.