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EFFECTS OF THE IMAGINATIoN.-The eff

EFFECTS OF THE IAAGINATI0N.-The eff
fects Of the Imagination were well illus
trated in the case Of young Stevens, who
endeavored to commit suicide in the Park
some days since. Having discharged the
pistol at his breast, he fell backward, and
was apparently in dying condition. When,
however, he had ascertained that the ball,
instead of piercing his yitals, had glanced
off and lodged in the feshy part of his body
near the shoulder, he quickly revived,
sprang up, walked off, and being furnished
with funds, took the first train for his home,
in Bridgeport, Conn. A French soldier was
at one time condemned to death for deser-
ton. The day of execution arrived. The
platoon Of soldiers took their places to fire,
and the condemned was blindfolded and
placed III front of them. As the order was
about being given rsprieve arrived.
The general commanding, however, thought
he would infiict scare upon the de-
serter, and accordingly ordered the men
10 fire over the reprieved mans head.
The poor fellow dropped instantly, and
when they proceeded to pick him up
they found he was dead, though untouched
by single ball. knew of q man who,
Few years ago, dreamed that he would die
bnpon certain day. AS the time drew near,
his belief in the dream grew stronger and
stronger. His physician and friends sought
in vain to dispel the Authorization and
sure enough, when the day arrived he did
die. Mortimer S, a prominent lawyer
OF Western New York, could at any time be
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PETERSBURG, January 9, 1869.

PETERSBURG, January 9, 1869.
The city has been more distinguished for
the general animation which has prevailed
In business matters during the present
week than for those pertaining to the po-
lice. The transactions In cotton especial
" have been very extensive. with the
execution Of a slight check experienced
about the middle of the week, this article
has been steadily advancing in price, being
to-day a full cent above tho rates Of yester-
day. and auotable at twenty-s six and three
fourths cents for the higher grades.
The receipts still continue fair, oeine
nearly Thousand bales for the week.
is thought by those best qualif1ed 10 Jug
that fully one-half of the crop from Tue
district Of country trading with TINS mar
ket has been brought forward; II TINS oe
20, the aggregate receipts Tor the year VIII
fall short by some five thousand bales OF those
Of preceding years. But, on the other hand,
the value of the crop Is greatly enhanced
by the increased price. And planters are
better off also In this-that while they ne
elected the cultivation of breadstuffs in the
attempt to raise large crop of cotton, and
consequently had to buy food all last year
they now have an ample supply OF bread
and will only have to provide themselves
with bacon-the raising of hogs in the pre-
sent disorganized condition of the country
being out of the question.
Though there has been evidently q sub,
ytantial improvement in the agricultural
situation, yet from all accounts the country
looks exceedingly dreary. The signs OF
former prosperity are sadly wanting. There
is an almost total absence OF everything
like cheerfulness. 1t is comforting, how
ever, to feel assured that the people are
more and more intent on work. When this
spirit comes to animate all classes, the
work Of resuscitation will be half accom-
plished.
We have had numerous visitors from the
North during the week looking round at the
neighboring farms. They profess to be
much pleased, but l have heard of no pur-
chases. -.
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virginia Agricultural Society.

Mr. Editor Il. May venture to ask
the members and friends of the cause are
they making efforts to secure full meet
ing of the Society on Wednesday, January
18Th, at TX p. H., at Richmond Is any
one active, in each county, in procuring
powers Of attorney for each life members
representation at this meeting Are the
life members themselves sending in their
proxies? II Is not too late at this hour.
2. hope that members in the different
sections of the State are thinking of proper
men az officers. Don't let US have one
single mere complimentary vote, but liue,
energetic men. Let no man accept office
who cannot attend to its duties. And let us
get some of the Yankee element mot car
t-bagger) into the official corps. hear
that there are some very good materials
about Norfolk.
3. Will the railroad officials and the
hotel-keepers commute fares and board !
Poverty will keep many away If they
will, give notice thereof.
4. The press throughout the State might,
with advantage, keep this matter before
their readers till the 18th January.
SoUTHSIDE.
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TIE SECRET History OF LIScoLN's AD-
x1NrsrRATros No administration OF any
pres;dent of the United States has EN- oracea
such great and important events as sha' o.
Mr. Lincoln. The secret history of his ad-
min;stration, embracing the private inter.
views and correspondence with prominent
individuals Of all parties and profeSs,on0'
w;tb rebels and loyalists, with men Of VA: ;ae
South and of the North. win , s zoo If
of the rebellion and leading aa aaud,ct;na
the on to- Richmond " policy u o .s ;ntsnss
the war, would form volume y. in aaar
interest. Such work mas peen nv an 80,
taken BIZ Ward II. LaInon, VINO VIII 'o0n
have 1t ready for the press.
No one, perhaps, vas nearer TO mr. LIN
,oin or more familiar with all his tran sac
IONS from the time he left Springfield, TO
come to Washington till the moment OF MS
death than was Colonel Lamon. he was
his trusted friend, and ever watcn1ui ior
bis protection from all kinds OF ASA ui's'
Familiar, also, with the leading politicians
in all narts 81 the country, he was cap sole
of appreciating the Subjects Of consultation
between them and Mr.. Lincoln.
The "secret history" which Colonel La
mon is preparing for publication VIII con,
tain much that is rich and racy. IL VIII
he sn exposition not only Of what MIR. lin,
coin said and did, but of what was sala aho J
done in this connection by many OF 1he
politicians now prominent before the coun,
try. 1t will probably strike some hard ~, ano Il,
unexpected hits, but that it will be full 0,
interest to every American student cannon
be dou bted National InteHigencer.
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WHEAT BRAN FOR MILCH C0ws.-Cows
that give milk require feed that abounds in
albuminous matter, in order to be able to
maintain a satisfactory flow of rich milk.
Buckwheat bran will produce about as large
quantity of milk as wheat bran. But the
milk made by feeding buckwheat bran will
be thin and poor, and much inferior to the
milk which a COW gives when her feed Is
composed largely of wheat bran, which con-
tains o large amount of albuminous matter.
But wheat bran undergoes great improve
ment by being cooked before it is fed.
Agricultural chemists tell US that bran con-
tains more than fourteen per cent. OF alou-
men, which is an excellent feed for making
rich milk. Besides this, wheat bran con-
tains aboutthree per cent. of phosphoric acid,
which is ON excellent article, in the line Of
fertilizing materials, for producing bountl-
full crops of any kind Of grain or vegetables.
Where person has only one or two mlich
COWS it will always be profitable to scald
the bran before feeding to the COWS. Let
few quarts be put in a tub and boiling hot
water turned in and mingled with it until
the mass is as thin as Cruel then allow it
to stand over night, or during the day,
covered closely. A good cow, fed with such
mess and prime hay, will roll out the rich
milk almost as abundantly as if she were
fed on grass, provided she have comforta
bled shed or stable in cold weather.
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Letter from Halifax.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch
sHaII, royrpruoruy Va

HALIFAX COURTHOUSE, VA,
January 9Th, 1869.
The recent warm and moist spell enabled
the farmers to bundle their tobacco; and
shipment to market will begin soon. The
wheat in most places is looking well, though
n heavy snow would prove OF immense
benefit to it. Wheat is an important staple
with us, and its enlarged culture growing
in favor. One Of our most extensive land
owners on Dan river has given up tobacco,
and deyotes himself exclusively to grains
and hay. 1t is On experiment for which he
deserves credit. If successful it will, /
have no doubt, be generally adopted as a
system.
Most persons seem pleased with the
scheme Of Senex s. Co. to compromise our
State difficulties. Whether Congress will
smile upon it or at it remains to be seen.
The engineer party, headed by Colonel
Jones, of the Norfolk and Great Western
railroad, has reached our borders in their
survey, and report the work remarkably en-
couraging. With the exception of come
heavy grading in the Hyco region of Hall
fax there will be comparatively smooth
sailing. The financial engineering of the
road is also favorably reported.
The pecuniary condition Of Halifax is
decidedly ugly, though as good as any
other county in southern Virginia. Every
body wants money; but, for the matter OF
that, always did, and always will as long
as there exists a system of commercial cx-
change transacted through circulating
medium.
For fear of depressing into treatise on
political economy, will conclude.
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MANAGEMENT OF Cows IN WINTER.-A
correspondent of the Agricatlturist in
.quires: A." When COWS are stabbed nights in
winter, how long should they be allowed to
remain in the yard during the day 2" This
depends o good deal on the weather, and
also on, the food and whether the COWS are
expected to give milk or not. When the
object is to obtain milk in winter, if water
is supplied in the stable, We would seldom
turn them out at all. And if necessary to
turn them out to water, we would let them
out twice day, say for ten or fifteen
minutes. Cows like to be humored little
in regard to watering. They will not drink
as readily as horse. They should be al
lowed plenty of time. When COWS are not
giving milk, and it is desirable to have
them eat coarse fodder, they should be
turned out for several hours during the
day. They will eat this class of fodder
much better in the yard than in the stable.
Judgment, however, should be exercised.
If the weather is stormy, they will be bet
ter in the stable; and at all times, if they
seem cold and are not eating or enjoying
themselves, let them be immediately tied
up. Let the stable be well ventilated and
cleaned out twice day, and made as dry
and comfortable as possible. The great de-
feet in most stables is in not having sufIi-
cient ventilation. The ventilators should
be so arranged that they can easily be ad-
justed to suit the weather. Make it rule
to visit the stable before retiring for the
night, and soc that everything is right.
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Real Estate Sales.

Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.
BOWLING GREEN, January 8, 1869.
Negotiations have been carried forward
for some weeks past for the sale of the fine
estate known as Holly Hill," the property
of John Williams g. Co., of the firm of W.
B. Isaacs & Co., of your city, situated at
Milford station in this county, and on yes
terday the negotiations were concluded,
Mr.. Charles W. Collins, Of Alabama, being
the purchaser at the sum of $ll 900. This
is considered cheap property, as it is one
of the finest estates in this county. 1t con-
tains five hundred acres and a splendid
maasion-h house.
There are several northern men of
means now in this county examining
lands for the purpose of investing, and ap-
pearances indicate that considerable real
estate will change hands in few days.
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TALBOT sweeney, Trustees.
de Is ALEX& ND..R DUDLEY
A sSIGNEE,s SAFE OE YALUABLl

A SSIGNEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE
~ REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY N
MECktEEEURG COUNTY, VA.-By virtue Of
order or the District Court OF the United states
for the district or Virginia In the matter of VII
the nth day OF November, 1858, | shall, on WE'D
NESDAY the l3th day OF January, 1889, sell upon
the premises TO the CHEST bidder nt public auc-
ton, the TRACT OF LAND upon which the said
Baskerville resides, upon Roanoke river, and
known as "BUENA VISTA" containing TWO
THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED ACRES
more or less OF which three hundred acres Is
river bottom, and nfty acres creek hats. About
one-half of the trac: IS in forest.
There are two settlements on the tract-OGe, the
NASSlOS-EOUSE, containing eight rooms IN
good repair: the other, Il FRAMED DWELLING
with four rooms each having adjacent all neccs-
sarv out-hou5es The barns gr..iaries and out
houses OF all descriptions are ample, and IN (, oil
condition. The land will he sold In Lwoor more
tracts.
TERMS OF SALE: Onc-th!rd or the purchas"
money ~ he paid IN each. and the residue IN SIX
and twelve months, the purchaser giving bond "iih
satisfactory security for the deferred payments.
The title to be re tanned IS additional security.
At TIE same time and upoG the same terms
shall offer Tor sale the Interest Of the said bSkcr-
as "LOMBARDY GROVE" recently held by the
late Mrs Lucy G.. Baskervill tenant for life me
said tract containing EIGHT HUNDRED ALkho
more or less.
| shall al.o, IT the same time and place. sell ths
following personal property" wit NILEs, |!
HORSES, stock of CATTLE AMI SHEEP, ana
PLANTATION UTENSILS. The p"rsonal rfo-
de latd Assignee or william RESkerril. Jr.
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THE BEST RECIPE FOR MAKING Coon
BREAD.-Professor Horsford, of Cambridge,
in lecture in New York on Wednesday
night, gave the following as the best recipe
for making good bread: ......
stake fresh ground wheat -four; boil
thoroughly, with their skins on, in quart
of water, potatoes enough to make quart
of mashed potatoes; peal the potatoes and
mash and add a quart of Hour, and then lei
cool to eighty degrees. Add then one pint
of brewers yeast and set aside to raise.
Then add half pint of water or milk to
seven pounds salt; and kuead thoroughly.
This will make four small loaves put them
in tin pans larger than the loaves, cover
them with tin or stiff paper in an oven
heated to 2l2 degrees. When nearly done,
remove the cover to allow the crust to
brown"
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BY Wellington Goddin.
A rc,,o,eer and Reai Fstate Agent.
SALE OF VALU

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
" BILE FOUNDRY PROPERTY, IN The
CITY OF RICHMOND ON THE NORTH SIDE
OF CARY BETWEEN EIGHTH AND kdNIH
STREE BY virtue Of decree OF the CIRCUIT
Court Of Richmond pronounced on the 80 OF De
trix against rnold we shall. as special commits
soners thereby appointed al 10 sell Mt public
anction on the premises on TUESDAY the 18th Of
January. 1909 at II O'Clock ~. IL fair II not the
first fair day thereafter, the said REAL Fsc6TE
street 4a1 feet running back feet having thereon
Il large BRICK BUILDING, now occupied by Dir.
Joseph A. Arnold as a bell and brass FOUNDRY
TERMS: One-third cash: balance at SIX ana
twelve months for negotiable notes Interest add' q,
and title retained til all the purchase money Is
' JOHN o. STFGER,
RO. X. H0WISOS,
IN Commissioners.
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CARROTS FOR HoRsEs.-"L L. d." Boston
Corners. I" see these roots often recon-
mended for horses. How should they be
fed !" They are of the best kinds of feed
for horses, and should be fed about two to
four quarts day, in connection with other
feed more will do no harm, as hay, oats,
or corn meal. Wash the roots, and run
them through root.cutter, or in the alb
sence of machine, slice or mash them in
some other way.-Ansericen Agricultwist.
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BY Wellington aoddin,
Real Estate A gent and Auctloneer.

TRUSTEES SALE OF A VALUABLE
| MARKET AND DttRY FARM or
EIGHTY-THREE ACRES HALE MULE EAST
OF RI HMOND. ADJOINING BRACES MILL.
AND OPPOSITE TO OAKWOOD CEMETERY
By virtue OF a deed or trust executed to me nv
Mr.. Joseph ". ,Dabney TO secure the unpaid pur-
chase money, bearing date on the It'll October
1857. duly recorded in Henrico County Court
shall In execution thereof proceed TO sell at public
auction on the premises, on TUFSD. fthe l2th ot
January 1882 az o clock p. NJ If fair # not tho
first fair day thereafter, the very desirable FARM
located As above, containing nearly Eighty
THREE ACRES, all OF which is open land
embracing every variety ofsOil admirably adapted
for early vegetables or for pasturage, having ,
living stream running through II, and also the
York River railroad. The buildings are ampIy
sufficient for the use Of a large family. Together
with spacious barn, stable, corn-housc, &c. Pos.
session given at once.
TERMS Enough In cash TO defray expenses NJ
sale and to discharge the principal and Interest in
arrear amounting to about $40: on 4 credit as n
81 600 until the LIST January. 1870 on credit RS 10
81 roo until lst January, 1871: on a credit as 10
Al 900 until LIST January. 1872: on 4 credit as N
al 900 until LIST January. 1s73-the credit paTmeuis
to bear interest from day Of salc-and as 10 any re-
gfdup of the proceeds Of sale on such terms as the
prantor shall prescribe and direct.
ja2 W. 0ODDlH' trustee.
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forced into the belief that he was sick. ons
had but to tell him that he looked SICK anu
he would fancy he was, and soon become
so.--Ne,o York. Correspondence Ch'co9o
Journal, ....~....., - s.......
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WHEN DID THE NINETEENTH CENTURY
BEGIN.-The New York Tribune, in answer
to correspondent, says: "The year 1900
belongs to the nineteenth century" Then,
according to the Tribune, seventeen hundred
and ninety mine cents make eighteen dol
lars, and the eighteen hundredth cent is the
first of the nineteenth. We had always sup
posed otherwise and VIC are quite sure now
that debts can't be paid by that style of
counting WASHINGTON Star.
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAY.
GALE OF VALUABLE LAND, ON

GALE OF VALUABLE LAND, ON
OBUTCHER'S CREEK, IN MECKLEGBURG
COUNTY, VA.-By virtue OF decree or the cir
cult court Of hecklenburg county. Va, rendered
on the 9Th day Of APRIL 1857 in the suit OF TONNES
ns Toone, shall, on SATURDAY, the I'D day of
January, 1869. in front of the court-honse, st
Boydton, sell. at public auction, the TRACT OF
LAND on which Edward Fl. Toone recently
resided, sftusted on Butchers creek, In the
said county. containing about 600 acres. There
are some eighty acres OF exceedingly valuable
creek fats. The high land is of very superior
quality, with an abundant supply OF WOO and
water. There Is upon the tract a comfortable
dweIli ny house, with the usual ont-buildings.
Terms OF HALE: 0ne-fourth OF the purchase
money will be required In cash, and the balance In
two equal annua! instruments The purchaser Will
be required to execute bonds fer The deferred paw
menis and the title to the land will be held until
the whole of the purchase money Is PAID;
THOMAS F. GOODF,
lax Commissioner.
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BY Gr,lbbs & Williams, Auctioneers,
Eleventh street between Main and Bank.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VERY
" vALUABi f REAL. ESTATE At AUG
TION.-In execution Of decree OF the Circuit
Court of Richmond entered 23d November, 1868, In
the case OF Anderson. executor, rs. Anderson and
ais wifi sell At auction, upon the premises first
named below. on TUESDAY the 18th day of jan
uary 1869 ut 10 O'Clock NJ. the following REAL
ESTATE allotted TO AR. hihald z. Anderson de-
ceased IN the division OF the real estate of the late
Richard Anderson:
lst The property situated at the southeast cor
ner Of Main and Seventh streets. 65 by 1884 feet,
upon Will stands the CLUBHOUSE and some
other buildings. The situation Is desirable, and
improving every day. for business purposes Pro-
perly improved. this would prove very profitable
investment. 1t will be sold according to a plan
which will be shown ut thessme of sale.
I'd. Those TWO BEAUTIFUL LOTS in Sid
ncy ut the southwest corner of Grove and Poplar
streets, adjoining the property of ". }. lIubard's
estate, rs by 1872 feet to an alley 90 feet wide.
TERMS One fifth cash balance at & IL, Is and
~ months for negotiable notes, with interest pay
able semi-annually, the titles being retained by
the court until the notes are paid
WILLIAM r. VIM,
Commissioner.
GRUBBs & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.
de 3l-.Ja 5 5. 10. Il SI2
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pRospEcTs OF THE WHEAT MARKET.-lhe
English papers are just now deep IN the
discussion Of very important problem
the price of wheat in the future. 1he
wheat crop of Great Britain was an ample
one. and the demand on the United states
was 90 much reduced during the fall that
prices declined rapidly, the downward
course of the market being made more ex-
tensive by the financial stringency which
followed the locking up of 30 much capital
in October and November last by the New
York railroad rings. But the great drought
of the summer in the British Isles, thou !
favorable to the growth of wheat, operated
most disastrously on the root crops, and u ID
now found that the farmers there have been
feeding the wheat 80 literally to their cat
tie and hogs as to seriously diminish the
quantity on hand, thus making the OLD
country" much more dependent on US for
the supply of the coming summer than has
heretofore been deemed possible. Private
ad7ices to this effect were received In our
market yesterday, and the consequence.
was o material advance in the price OIL
wheat. 1t is not we'll to be too sangulne,
but the indications now are that our grain
owners will yet be reimbursed for the losses
of the past six months by considerable
appreciation of this important cereal.
Chicago Tribune, 4h.
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by A. c. Pulliam, Aurttonecr,
southwest corner OF Main aud Fourteenth streets

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
~ Bile REAL ESTATE NEAR haNCH ES-
TER.-By virtue Of Il decree issued At the Novem-
her term OF the Chesterfield circuit court 1888 III
the suit of }. ". Brouough against Lucrctia
browns administrator. | will sell at public auc-
ton, on the premises, AT ri O'Clock L. NJ. on
THURSDAY the lIth day OF january 1859. hat
valuable LOT located on The Nidlo hian turnpike
adjoining the biackSmith's shop Of Mr.. Brown,
about three quarters OF 4 mile from AsYo's bridge,
from ing IS feet on the turnpike and running back
~ lEtl 'lhoie OF ,seh VIII sina a"G'IiS thtI.3a
notes at sixty and one hundred and twenty days,
with Interest added and lille retained until de-
ferIed payments are made
WILLIAM ANBFRS, Commissioner.
Sale conducted By A. c. PCLLIAM, Auctioneer.
Ia s-Iitd9
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ALL-wOoL PoPLIN vELoURs at 81 worth
$3.50;
ALL-WOOL EMPRESS CLOTH at soc, worth 81 !:
ALL-WOOL FRENCH MERINO at 75c. worth
81;
ALL-WOOL FRENCH MERINO at zoe. worth
Sl.25;
ALL-WoOL FRENCH MERINO at 81 worth
$l.5o;
ALL-WOoL FRENCH MGRINO at sl.l2s worth
81;
ENGLISH MERINOS al 40c. worth coo.
ENGLISH MERINOS at soc. worth 75c.
ALPACAS, all colors, at 4oc. worth Soc;
CHANGEABLE POPLINS at Soc. worth T5c.;
PURE SILK AND WOOL POPLINS at Toe.
worth SLIPS;
PRINTED BROCADE DELAINES at lsc. worth
a0c.;
PLAID MOHAlR at l63c. worth 25c.;
BLACK SILKS at ~ worth $3.50;
BLACK SILKS at ~. rs worth S2.75;
BLACK SILKS al $3.50 worth 90;
COLORED SILKS ut sl.25 worth Sl.7s;
COLORED SILKS ut ii. so worth ~.
A like reduction In all styles OF DRESS GOODS
not enumerated as well as In other articles, at
LEVY BROTHERS.
jas Nos. 1918 and 1915 Main street.