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The Cairo daily bulletin., 1871-12-16
UNDERWRITERS SALE.

On Friday the 18th inst at 10 O'clock,
a. m, for the benefit of whom it may con-
Germ, l will sell TO the highest bidder, for
cash at the Eckcrt Landing in this city,
800 BARRELS OF FLOUR,
Also several hogsheads of bacon and 9TH
er pcrishablc articles, saved from the
steamer Tom Jasper.
Sale positive and without reserve.
ID. HARTMAN, Auctioneer.
Dec. H.d-2t.
The Cairo daily bulletin., 1871-12-16
ITEMS OF CARGO.

The Idlewild came down with ll5 pix
powder, 474 pkg potatoes, 23 pkg meat
l7S sacks corn, l4o Dbl whisky 20 head o.
stock 81 SKIS oats, 8 csops chickens and
big lot Of sundries.
The Great Republic reships by rail 52'
tons sugar, salt, molasses, coffee, &c.
The Bodmann reships 500 tons Ohio riv
er freight, and the Potomac 100 tons.
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RIVER NEWS.
PORT LIST.
ARRIVED AND DEBATED.
WEATHER AND BusIS Ess.

The sun shonc brightly yesterday v
made the atmosphere quite comfortI
The nights are very cold and shor
makes.
Business on the landings was sple|
The upper landing is covered with q
molasscs, coffee, salt, hides &c, bound
the north, while the lower landing i
cred with freights Of all kinds des
for the southern parts. Large shipI
are made daily from each one; still
is no decrease in the amount on hand
The Cairo daily bulletin., 1871-12-16
REMOVAL.

Mrs. Anna Lang has removed her
large and elegant stock of millinery goods,
toys .snd fancy articles, to the store room
recently occupied by Mrs, Barber, on
Eighth street, three doors from CONNER
cial avenue. She has added largely to her
stock of toys and fancy articles and is
receiving new goods of every variety, of
the latest fashions, every day, Her stock
is full and complete, and is offered to the
public at the lowest living prices.
decStf
The Cairo daily bulletin., 1871-12-16
THE HOLIDAYS.
A FINE STOCK OF EVERY VARIETY OF HoL-
IDAY GOODS.

A FINE STOCK OF EVERY VARIETY OF HoL-
IDAY GOODS.
Mr.. c. Carson, Commercial avenue, be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets has re-
ceived his stock of holiday goods and
when we say that it is one of the largest
and best selected ever brought to the city,
we are not saying too much. He has ev-
erything that should be kept in a frst-class
toy or fancy goods store. In the way of
work boxes, he has them Of every shape
and form, ranging in price from fifty
cents upwards and Of glove and hand
kerchief boxes, he has them Of every style,
in endless quantity, and at all prices !
pictures, lof the handsomest designs,
and picture frames Of all sizes and shapes
at prices within the reach Of all. KNIVES,
forks, spoons and plated ware are among
the attractions Of Mr.. Carsons stock. He
has dolls of every size, from the most di-
minutivc to that of year old child in size
in endless variety, and at al pricess vaces,
music covers, and in fact, anything and
everything mentionable are to be found
there. Mr.. c. is determined not be under
sold by any other dealer in the city, and
has consequently marked his goods down
to the lowest living prices. lie respect
fully asks comparison Of goods and
prices, Give him call. decl0tf
The Cairo daily bulletin., 1871-12-16
GERMAN SCHOOL BALL.

On the 16th Of this month, the members
OF the German School Association will
mold Grand Ball, for the benefit OF the
eenooL There will be no efforts spared to
make the occasion the grandest Of tho sea-
" a'eksts, 500, can be procured at
w. ochuhs drug store and at Ed w.
Buders jewelry establishment. dtd
The Cairo daily bulletin., 1871-12-16
FEATHERS! FEATHERS !

II. Levy & Co., at No. 93 Ohio levee,
have on hand and for sale in quantities to
suit purchasers, one thousand pounds OF
good feathers. They will be sold at prices
within the reach of the poorest. Families
supplied at reasonable rates. dec l2-tf
The Cairo daily bulletin., 1871-12-16

MARRIAGE GUIDE.-lnteresting work,
numerous cngravings, 22i pages. Price
SO cents. Address DR.. Butts Dispensary
No IL North Eighth Street, ST. Louis
Mo. See Advertisemen tt
The Cairo daily bulletin., 1871-12-16

PIANO TuNING.-Parties wishing their
pianos tuned will please address c.
Robbins at postofiice or leave word with
his brother. Price So, 90 or So, 90 year, in
cluding at least two tunings and ordinary
repairing, strings, &c.
The Cairo daily bulletin., 1871-12-16

NoTIcE.-The best entertainment in
the city is at the St Nicholas hotel, saloon
and restaurant. The best music that can
be hsd--violin and piano Good lunch
every morning and night. All of the
nnest brands Of cigars, and the best st.
Louis lager beer. always fresh and Ma
The Cairo daily bulletin., 1871-12-16

For new citron, orange and lemon
peel, 60 to Jorgensons corner OF Iwen'
tieth street and Washington avenue, IT
The Cairo daily bulletin., 1871-12-16
SELECT COUNCIL.

Irregular Meeting OF the Select council.J
CAIRO, ILL, Dec. l3, 1871.
Present His honor Mayor Lansden and
Councilmen Schulz, Taylor and Wood.-i.
BILLS
Tho following bills, having been allow
cd by the Select Council, were presented
for concurrent action.
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THE BULLETIN.

Published every morning, Monday ex
ceDted.
The Cairo daily bulletin., 1871-12-16

For good photographs, porcelain pic
lures, or old pictures TO be copied, call OF
The Cairo daily bulletin., 1871-12-16

New French prunes, currants and
raisins always on hand at Jorgenson's
The Cairo daily bulletin., 1871-12-16

CRYSTAL vinegar from London at Jor-
genson's, corner Of Twentieth street and
Washington avenue. If
The Cairo daily bulletin., 1871-12-16
FOR SALE.

a xoS>eSHS okks rwELLrSo, containing rour
~ rooms, good out houses and other con
veniences, will be sold on reasonable terms. Ap.
ply on the premises. corner Eighteenth and Wal
nut streets. decl6tf
The Cairo daily bulletin., 1871-12-16

BRICK STOP FOR RENT.-The brick
store, No, 7s ohio Levee, now occupied
by Il. NJ. Stookheth, Esq, is offered fol
rent and will be vacant on the 18th inst
Apply to JNo. B. PILLS.
oct3tf
The Cairo daily bulletin., 1871-12-16

-Kynaston, corner Nineteenth and
Poplar streets, will kill, the day before
Christmas, the finest beef in the city. IT,
The Cairo daily bulletin., 1871-12-16
JOB PRINTING.

cM7y SvIIssis,' pfopnetors Of the DAN, snd
sss ?, the i:s::t Job PTans Assss
66 tsutS and West. fs.11 s1% PET: Job once:
tAsa they possess facilitisa love, low themselves
%Pys ~ ne bs:t style Of q. xaS xH., ~ ,sss sIs
20 70 - nsnmcth pestsr. rsst ana !. card OF
whiee less vitA eur business men no seppa = g
- Sr QenainS ehair work 70 gt. Louis, CSs.
OssoAgs. JNo. b. ODERLY q
The Cairo daily bulletin., 1871-12-16

For SALE.-A cottage on 18th street
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-10
FARM BUILDINGS.

1t is q source of much regret that so
little taste should be displayed by ma
jority of our farmers in the erection of
buildings. The beauty and value of a
place can be largely increased by paying
proper attention to the style Of archi-
lecture. A well planned buildiDg-One
that suggests pleasant ideas of harmonious
proportion and a fitness for the purposes
intended, as well as an agreeable variety
to the landscape, costs no more than an
ill-Ventilated, ugly, lonesome Windowed,
bare, bald monotonous-looking house,
that in summer makes one feel hot, and
in winter cold. Every one knows the
agreeable sensations produced by pleas
ant cottage embowered amidst forest
trees, with a cheerful variety and inter
mingling of colGTs, showing the light and
shade by its irregularities. A cottage of
this kind should never be painted white
or black, but some neutral color, with
the trimmings white and blinds green.
Tho buildings should be made to
heignten the effect by being subordinate
in proportion and color to the main
building. A little attention paid to the
principles of architecture by the study Of
such works as Downing's or Vsux' would
not only save money but add largely to
the convenience, beauty and value of the
farm
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-10
STATE NEWS.

Grady's Circus is now travelling in this
State.
Many wilde ats have been killed of late
in various portions of the State.
The battlements of "FOrt Sherman, y
in Chattanooga, are being leveled down
to their original condition.
Chattanooga is being bird's-eye- viewed
by an artist. So is Knoxville and other
Tennessee cities and towns.
The McMinnville NelO Era describes
an enjoyable neck-tie party that recently
took place in that fine little city.
A young man named J. A. McMurrsy,
residing in jefferson county, was thrown
from his horse few days since and
killed.
The LeWisburg Gazette says the wheat
in that section is looking very badly, and
in many places is almost entirely de-
troyed. The cause is not stated.
Two Chattanooga men went hunting
and were gone two days, says the Times,
and killed 3S5 quail, II turkeys, 10
squirrels and 3 deer.
The Marshall Gazette is the name of
new paper just started at Lewisburg by
Messrs. Figuers, Binford u Brandon. 1t
is neat little paper, and well filled with
local intelligence.
Pools of blood, and evidences that a
terrible struggle had taken place near
LewisbUrg, were discovered a few days
ago, says the Gazette, but everything re-
mains shrOuded in mystery.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-10
THE JERUSALEM AaTICHOkE.

It's somewhat surprising, that with our
peoples love of ease, no more attention
is given to such items Of profit as do not
require constant labor and attention. But
change is coming-this is the day of
small things, and all these little matters
will by and by, receive due attention.
That may contribute my mite to this
end, l come now to speak of one of
those items-the Jerusalem ArtichOke,
(heLidnthU8 tuberOSus.)
Here is plant valuable for several pur-
poses, viii grow almost everywhere, an d
does not require any cultivation after it is
once planted. 1t will grow in old fields,
if not too much shaded, in fence corners,
on ditch sides, in pastures, OF anywhere q
piece may fall. The tuberous roots make
an exc client pickle, and is said to be very
good cooked as potatoes. The dry stems
answer well for pea,sticks, or for kind
ling fires. Sheep are very fond Of the
green leaves and stalks; and like the sun
flower, it is one of those anti malarisl
plants good to have growing around or
near the premises.
But its chief value lies in its being
such an excellent article of food for
hogs. They are very fond of it, and
will never cease roofing as long as one Is
to be found. Any one may easily test its
value. Go now, during the winter, and
plant pieces about here and there over an
acre of any waste land that stock may
not reach. Let it alone until the fall
then turn on your hogs and let them root.
1t will, soon show its good effects upon
the porkers, and next winter we reckon
you will plant, not only one, but several
acres. The roofing of the land by the
hogs, and the decay of leaves and vege
tation will rapidly improve the land
Maryland Farmer.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-10
OLD HUT GOnn,

The Rev. Samuel Clawson, Methodist
preacher of eccentric manner, sometimes
called the ''wild man." was very popular
| in Western Virginia some twenty wears
age. He was crOsseyed and wiry made.
and very dark skinned for white man.
At times he was surprisingly eloquent, al
ways eXcitable and occasionally extrava-
giant. He once accompanied brother
minister, Rev. Mr.. r., a prominent pas
tor, in visit to q COlored church. Mr..
R., gave the cOlOred preacher the hint,
and, of course, ClawsOn was invited to
presch. He did 50, and during the SER
mon set the impulsive Africans to shout
ing all over the house. This in turn. set
ClawsOn to eXtravagant words and he
leaped out of the pulpit like a deer, and
began to shake the hands of the colored
brethren and mix in quite happily. He
wept for joy. Then, pressing through
the crowd, he found Brother R, and
sitting down beside him he threw his
arms around his neck, and with tears
streaming down his checks h said:
''BrOther Ri almost wish | had
been born a niger. These folks have
more religion that we have
swell, well, said R., ''yOu came so
near it that you needn't cry about it"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-10


poisonous Eplant, but cultivation aud
climatic influences so changed its charac-
ter that it became at length highly valu-
able for food. 49,.
There are more than fifty distinct
kinds known; but many of them are dis
carded as being worthless. Only few
varieties can really be said to be worth
eulhvaing. 1t is hard matter to name
those kinds, which will do well in all
kinds of soils, For late potato In our
strong Western soil, the Peach-bloW Is
probably the best variety to cultivate.
"For an early potato in this part OF tne
State, the Early June and Buckeye are
good, but the Early Rose is better; In
deed it stands par excellence, the potato.
Two crops of this famous potato have
been grown here this year. They are a
yerv fine potato for the table, and yield
enormously. A friend of ours planted
one bushel of seed this season, and from
il dug one hundred bushes of choice po-
tatoss. His ground, it is true, was well
mauured; and others here have done
equally well. But oh! the bugs! the
bugsl the bugs!"
In addition to the varieties of the pota-
toes mentioned in the above communica-
ton as suitable for this climate we may
mention also the Mountain Sprout as be-
ing peculiarly adapted to Tennessee.
Planted the first of June on good loose
soil we have known as much as four hun
bred bushels raised to the acre without
the use of manures. For early varieties
the Early Goodrich, Early Rose, Neshan-
mock and London Lady are favorites.
The last mentioned has been in cultiva-
ton in this State for many years, and is
exceedingly rich and excels all the early
varieties in the quality of being good at
any size.
The bugs complained of by ]. D. ",
in his communication, can be destroyed
effectually by busting the potato vines
with Paris Green-a species of paint taat
may be found in any drug store. Fifty
cents worth will destroy the bugs in a
large potato patch.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-10
KEROSENE FOR INSECTS.
PARIS GREEN
SAW DUST
MAKEYOUR HOT BEDS.

From the 18th of January to the mid
die of February hot beds should be filled
with fresh stable manure, watered and
well beaten dowa. On this put about
-four inches of rich black loan from the
woods-th8t taken from hazel thicket
is preferable, because it is always dark
and is q better absorbent of heat. Let it
be finely pulverized, and in this SOW seeds
of tomatoes, early cabbage, celery, pep
per, lettuce, eggplant and early radishes.
To protect from rats let pit be dug
about two and a half feet deep, lined
with brick or with oak plank, running the
frame up about foot and half in the
rear, and about one foot in front. Bank
the dirt all around firmly, and sod with
blue grass if possible.
After the seeds are sown put on the
sash and elevate every warm, sunshiny
day, being careful to let it down before
night. Should cold spell come on,
throw straw, hay, or blankets over the
sash until the weather moderates. In
this way you will be Independent of all
professional gardeners.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-10
OUR LABOR sYSTEM-.NO. I

To the Editors of the Union and American:
The complaint comes from every sec
ton that farming does not pay, and the
almost universal conclusion is that our
present labor system is the sole caus e
of failure. A restless uneasy feeling
pervades the farmers as class trying
the plan of hiring, then the plan of crop
ping, complaining of each and cOnclud-
ing there is no money either way, ready
to give up and quit. The fault consists
not so much in the plan as in the manner
the plan is carried out. AS proof few
succeed well, remarkably well, either way.
Inattention and mismanagement will pro-
duce failure in any branch of business.
The hiring system fails of success, when
too much wages are paid and the laborers
are not properly directed and continually
employed. The cropping system is dis
astrous when the farmer gives up the
control of Lis farm mainly to an ignorant
careless set. By getting rid of the respOn-
sibility of looking after them, which is a
great drudge, he rids himself alike of
profits and character as farmer. While
the hiring system is by far the least
Objectionable, yet we contend that fault
is not in the plan, but in the mode OF
executing. There are troubles great and
drudges hardto be borne in every calling.
The key TO success is with energy to
shoulder them as our legitimate inheri-
lance proceeding from the Divine decree,
"Man shall live by the sweat of his
brow" Stand not back, take hold, take
care, and release not your grip, relax not
your energy; if reverses come, redouble
your diligence and with hearty good will,
figuratively and really too, take the plow,
handle, move forward, remembering that
perseverance and pluck will certainly
win. J. w. F.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-10
THE POTATO.
I'D. V. writes to the Western Rural
"a follows:

I'D. V. writes TO the Western Rural
~ follows:
"The potato, botanically known by the
Latin term SOJanun3 TH6erOS1I17l, is sup
posed 10 be native of Peru, South
America; but its true origin is a matter of
doubt. The potato now used was taken
by Sir Walter Raleigh 10 England from
Virginia, in the year 1886. As remote a
period as 1897, Gerorde described the p0-
tsto plant in his "HerbTn and fOrty-three
years after that Parkinson published an
account of it in his "Theater of Plants"
describing at the same time various other
kinds of similar roots which were eaten,
but which belong to entirely distinct
genera.
Pedro Ciecs, in his Chronicle" as early
the year 1868, speaks of the people of
Quito, eating a fa-inaceous root which
they called pdpGS. Some writers are of
the opinion that the potato was introduced
into Europe by the Spaniards. Like very
many other valuable things which have
been discovered, the potato was tardy
coming into use The potato Cor at least
many kinds of it, when irst known was
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-10

In Chancery at NRshVille.-No. 6, 253.
=, TATE OF TENNESSEE, Office Clerk and Mas
- ter ChsICery Court, Nashville, January the
18th, 1871. Brien 4 ThsXton, COmplainants, vs..
A. r. Owen and others, Defendants.
1t appearing from the answers Of the defendants,
A. r owen and Issac Paul, in the above cause,
which are sworn to, that William p Wann is a
material party 10 this writ; that he is a
nOI-residellt of the State of Tennessee; and it
further appearing that an attachment has issued
in this case, and has been returned levied upon
the following property, viz: lot Of land in the
18th @ard Of the city Of Nashville fronting 80 feet
on Maple street, running \. with Twins line 1C6
feet to Lafayette street; then on said lafayette
street IS feet to WOodfn's line, aud thence to the
beginning, attached As the property Of A. R owen
to secure the payment to the complainant Of
S352 o. justly due them by judgment obtained be
fore Justices Of Davidson county, and against
said A. 4. Owen,
It is therefore ordered that said Wann enter
his appearance herein before within first
three days of the next term of said court, to be
held on the first Monday of April next, QS7l.) and
plead. answer or deTnUr to COmplainants' bill, or
the same will be taken for confessed as to him,
and set for hearing parte, and that copy of
this order be published for four consecutive weeks
in the Nashville Union and American.
A COpy-Attest
NATHANIEL BAXTER, JR.,
Clerk and Master.
I'm. Brien, sr., Solicitor for Compliments.
ianGO-laW4t Fri
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-10

NASHVILLE UNION AND AMERICAN.
We would specially recommend this
paper to all who want to subscribe to
live daily. 1t always contains the latest
Geographic dispatches, market reports,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-10

then transported a thousand miles won't
paw, and if it would pay one year, it will
leave the land in worse condition than
it found it. We must make the manure
on the soil where tits to be used. We
can get labor, when we cannot get manure.
We must put as much labor on ten acres
as we now put on twenty, and we shall
get more wheat, and more corn, and i'm
prove the soil instead of exhausting it.
We must raise clover. vs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-10
sUBsoILING ON CLAYEY LANDS.

If your land is wet, subSoiL to let off
excess of moisture. If it is dry, Su6sOiI
to supply the deficiency. fit is rolling,
su6SOH TO prevent washes. If it is in
basins, sUbSOA to prevent the drowning
of the C. Fps from heavy rains. 1t it is
rich, su6soH to keep it so. If it is poor,
su68oiI to make it rich. If you want to
be good farmer, 8u6sOl. If you want
to be rich, SltbsOH.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-10
UNIOy AND AMERICAN
Farm AND GARDEN.

TO TELL BOW THE WIND BLOWS
Farmers often want to know the direc-
ton of the wind. When very gentle it is
sometimes difficult to determine. The
following simple method viii indicate the
direction with unerring certainty: Wet a
finger and elevate in the air. The side of
the finger experiencing a cool sensation
will tell ''from whence it comes and
whittier it goeth.n
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In Chancery at Ma shviIIe,-Yo. 81

=, TATE OF TENNESSEE, Office Clerk and Mas
- ter, Chsncery Court at Nashville, January
the 18TH, 1871. Mary Fleming and another, Com
plainsnt, VS.. PeytOn I, Roscoe, Administrator
etc, and another, Defendants.
1t appearing frc-n affidavit fled IN the petition
of B. :. Fleming, in this cause that Jane Richards
is a nonresident Of the State Of Tennessee: and
1t further appearing that attschna emit has issued
in this case, end has been returned levied upon
the following prOpeTty, viz: The estate Of Jane
Richards and part culsrl5 the interest of the said
Jans Richards in the money or notes in the hands
of the CLERK and Master OF the Chancery Court at
Nashville, Tenn. proceeds OF the sales o! lands
in the above entitled cause, attached TO secure the
psyneut to the said B s. Fleming Of $3.50, Justly
due him from the s'id Jane Richards, BE- account
for services rendered and expenses incurred as
her sgenC and attorney il fact, etc.
1t is therefore ordered that said defendant enter
her appearance herein before or within the first
three days of the next term of said court, to be
held on the first Monday in April next, QS7i y and
plead, answer or demur to said petition or
the same will be taken for confessed as to her,
and set for hearing eX parte, and that a copy of
this order be published for four consecutive weeks
in the Nashville Union and American.
A copy-Attest:
NATHANIEL BAXTER, JR.,
Clerk and Master.
Guild Smith, Solicitors for Petitioner.
jan2O-lRW4t Fri