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Muck and Its Uses.

Every one knows what muck is, and
the expression "wet as muck" is as
common as the article itself. Its gen.
eral material is vegetable matter watch
has been accumul&ting for ages in wet
lands, where, unless in very dry sea-
sons, it is deluged in water. In some
localities we have seen it in nearly q
decomposed state, and so free from
vegetable fibre that an exposure to the
atmosphere for short ti,2e would re-
duce it to a powder In other cases
the vegetables fibre rsmsins in so good
preservation, owing to the constant
moisture that it realms, that time and
the action of strong solvents, like
frost, or agents applied for Its anchor
alton, becomes necessary to fit it for
economical uses in hushandry. ~
Muck in its natural state IS highly
charged with acids. This is the natu-
raj result of its constantly lying incold,
stagnant water. Until this acid is dis
engaged, it is of but little use for ag-
ricultural purposes lkali becomes
necessary to effect the object; so We
find exposure to the atmosphere i'm
proves it, but too slow to meet the
ready wants of the farmer. Mixing
ashes or lime more readily accomplish
ca the object, and they are either of
them, whether used in connection with
muck or otherwise, very beneficial to
the soil. Mixed with barnyard ma
nure it is invaluable for top dressing,
the alkaline qualities setting forth the
acid of the muck, and aiding the at
mosphere in decomposing the vegeta-
BILE matter. Coal ashes, immense guam
titles OF which are now thrown away,
although they possess but a small
amount of alkali, may be thrown In the
muck heap to great advantage as a dis
integrating agent. Soapsuds, when
they cannot be made to apply to plants
directly, are excellent for the muck
bed. s.
Its value as manure is very conclu-
sive when applied as a tOp-dressing,
from its speedy action and loDgcontin-
uance. For tree food there is nothing
better. It possesses the two-fold pro-
perties of keeping the soil open and
loose for the young roots, and furnish
es Just the food young tree needs
In the garden. for all kinds Of purr-
poses, we have never seen its equal.
Radishes grow freely, clear and tender;
when vines, such as cucumbers and
melons, are planted on it they, succeed
admirably. In short, it is the manure
for all crops. What q pity that with
its abundance 80 much of it Is allowed
to waste away, breeding disease In our
swamps! re WV. BACON.
Berkshire Co., Mass. 1 75
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Daughters Of the Rich.

No class of women are more to be
pitied than the daughters of rich men,
who having real force and energy of
character, have TO vent for it, because
fashion requires them to sit still and
fold their hands. 1t does not require
this of their brothers. They are APP
plauded when they grow FESTIVE under
it, and breaking their bonds, interest
themselves in a manly way in some
thing besides mere pleasure. But let
a daughter try it, and Immediately the
awful Mrs. Grundy starts up and
points to her worsted dogs and cats,
and her croq act ground, and her French
dressmaker, and bids the daughter of
the millionaire still her pulses, and
close her eyes and ears to the posi-
bilities, and think of nothing but hus-
band hunting. We never can know
how many real heroines are behind this
wall of restriction, till what is called
adverse" fate sets them free to stand
upon their own feet, and to use their
own hands, and know their own pow
ers, which had been dwarfed almost to
extinction by inaction.
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No Time to Make Money.

A lecture committee once urged
Prof. Agassiz to deliver a course OF
lectures, on the ground that it would
yield him large sum of money. 81
have no time to make money!" was the
cool and startling reply. They were
noble words for our day, when schol-
ars seem as eager as merchants to win
wealth. They proved his devotion to
study and science.
Michael Faraday, who recently died
in England, had similar spirit. He
could have made splendid fortune by
giving advice to practical chemists who
were making articles for popular use,
but his enthusiasm in scientific study
was so sincere that he would not turn
aside to gain wealth. He was content
to live on a moderate salary, giving
himself wholly to scientific pursuits,
rather than to make large fortune by
sacrificing his valuable time.
This should be the spirit of every
true scholar. Learning and service to
one's race are far better than wealth.
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30 will give my mode of culture and
experience in this latitude. The pea.
nut is very easily cultivated, and is 9
very profitable crop to grow for feed.
ing purposes; it is the best feed TO,
hogs that / know of, and will fatter
them quicker than any other feed.
generally turn. my hogs in the peanu,
field and let them root for themselves.
Hogs that are fattened on them, how.
ever, have to be put up in pen and
fed on corn about a week o, ten days,
in order to harden the flesh, as the
peanut makes the fat oily; but it is the
sweetest meat that we have. l.
i plant the peanut when I pillow my
corn the second time in the corn rows;
or better still, I lay off nay corn rows
about seven feet apart, and at the Sec
ond blowing of my corn, lay off row
between the rows of corn, and plant
my peanuts, SO that when I pillow my
corn the third time, I pillow the pea
nuts; then, just as they begin to bios
som, / give them good hoeing, and
that is all that is required. 1 plant
the peanuts about one and arhalf feet
apart in the drill. 1t does Eot require
rich soil to grow them: our poorest
thinnest land suits them best, and they
improve the land more than anything
else I know of; for after I dig what ]
want for seed, I turn in my hogs. and
they root up the ground to find the
nuts. Thus the land gets thorough
breaking up, and the vines are turned
under by the hogs; and the nextspring
they are rotted, and the ground is in
fine condition to plant again. Thus
can improve my land more and more
each year, and still cultivate it.
The vines also make the best of long
forage for horses and cattle; for, by
pulling the vines when the nuts are
ripe, and allowing them to cure in the
sun one day, and then stack or house
them, you have fine supply of forage
better than hay or fodder, and relish
ed much more by the stock. -
sa ~, F.. JAS. II. WENTWORTH.
Taylor Co., Fla. -.r.-
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No Person can take these Bitters accord
ing 20 directions, and remain long unveI provided
their bones destroyed by mineral poison or oer
means and the vital organs wasted beyond the point
Of repair.
Dyspepsia or Indigestion. Headache. Pain
zness Soar Eructsiiois of the Stomach BAD Taste
in the Mouth, Bilious Attacks, P1pitatiou Of the
Heart inflammation of the Lungs Pam in the regions
Of the Kidneys and hundred other painful symptoms
are the ossprngs Of Dyspepsia. In these complaints
il has equal and bottle Will prove Letter guar
aniee Of lis mefits than lengthy advertisement.
For Female Complaints, IN young or old.
married SINGLE at the dawn OF wonanhood, or the
turn of life these Touic Filters display 50 decided an
influence that marked Improvement IS soon percep-
tible.
For Inflammatory and CHI ronie Rheu-
naatissn and Govt, Bilious, Remittent and Inter
mtteut Fevers Diseases Of the Blood Liver, Kidneys
ard Bladder, these Biers have no equ1l. Such Dis
caused by Initiated Blood which IS generally
produced by arrangement Of the Digestive Organs
They Rre n Gentle furgattve as well as
Tonic, possessing also the peculiar men OF acting
powerful agent renewing Congestion or lntam-
nation of the Liver and YIScerll Organs and IN Bilious
Diseases.
For Skin Diseases. Eruptions, letter. Salt
Rheum, Botehes, Spots, Pmpes. Pustnes, BoS, Car
spelas Itch Scus, DiscooratOns Of the Skin Humors
and Diseases OF the Skin, OF whatever nature,
are literally dug up and carried OF the system IN
short time by the OF these Bitters.
Grateful Thousands proclaim VINEGAR BrT-
rERs the wonderful Iavgoran; that sustained
the sinking system.
! WALKER, Prop'r II. III. MCDONALD & CO..
Druggists and Gen. ACTS San Francisco and New IoEk
IF SOLD EY ALL DRUGGISTS & DEALERS.
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PERSONAL.

Ticknor L Co., the celebrated clothiers OF
ST. Louis, Mo-, announce the Introduction
of plan of ordering clothing by letter, to
which they call your special attention,
They, If required, will send you their i'm
proved and accurate rules for self-measur-
ment, and full line of samples from their
immense stock of cloths, cassimeres, coat
ing, &c. Thus enabling parties in any part
of the country to order their clothing direct
from Them, with the certainty OF receiving
garments of the very latest style and most
perfect fit attainable. Goods ordered will be
sent by express. to be paid on delivery, pro-
viding that if they do not al, they can be
returned at their expense. Ash well known
through the South and West they hare fol
fifteen years excelled In all departments ei
their business. which is q guarantee as to
the character Of the goods they would send
out. Rules for seIfmeasurment, samples oil
goods, illustrated circular and price list sent
free on application. Ticknor e. Co., manu-
ufacturers and dealers in mems and boy
clothing and furnishing goods, either ready
made or made to order, SOL and COS N.
Fourth street. corner OF Washington Ave
n. BEWhen in st. Louis you are invited
yovisit our mammoth establisbment, where
tou can lind thousands aud thou sands OF
garments of superior quality and wo km an.
ship manufac ured expressly for the best
retail trade. Boys clo:hing q specially y
with us and our stock in this line Is very
extensive. s.rf TICKNoR q Co..
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What the Doctors Say:


Amos WoOlly. II. D., of hose usko county, In,
diana, says: For three years past have used
Aliens LING Btisam extensively IN my practice,
and am ssl.tsiei Ilefe Is no be-ier medicine fof
lung diseases in use
Isaac A. Doom. VI. D., of logan county. Ohio
says: ALIENS Lung Biis.in not only sells rapid
~, but gives perfect SATISFACTION IN every case
within my knowledge. Having confidence in It,
and knowing that IL possesses Wall able medicinal
properties freely t in daily practice, and
win unooun ied success. As an expectorant lt Is
most cerIainiy ahead OF any preparation have
ever yet known"
Nathaniel Harris, NJ. D.. of Middebury, Yer
mont, says: g have no doub Ii VIII soon become
a classical remedial agent Tor the cure of All dis
cases of the throat bronchial tu5e and the lungs.
Physicians do not recommend medicine which
has merit: what they say about Aliens Lung
Balsam can be taken as a fact. Let all afflicted
test it at once
1t is harmless to the most delicate child.
1t contains no opium i'm any form.
Call for Aliens Lung Baisam." and shun the
use u any other BalSam; unprIncipied men may
deceive You with wort HESS preparations.
j. N. HARRIS d Co. PToprs., Cincinnati, o.
Sold by medicine dealers generally.
southern Wholesale Agenls-LtTTERER a
CABLER, Nashville. Tenn.
For sale by Berry q pemoville. Ewin, Pendls
ton 4 Co., Litterer d Cabler, Mas hyillei r. "A
Robinson Il Co.. Louisville, N.Y.
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Labor Items.


Rome is soon to have q puddlers'
union. a'1a.1.
Elmira has new Iron Moulders
Union. % 80, n.
Mr.. Trevellick addressed the me-
chanics of Toronto on the 18th ult.
The Brieklayers of Terre Haute are
also organized, and have applied for a
charter. 31
The bricklayers of Bridgeport, Conn,
have organized q union, under the
Bricklayers' National Union.
The Wofkingmen of Brooklyn have
organized their Trades Assembly, with
a view to the enforcement of the Eight
hour law.
The plasterers of the city of Brook
lyn have organized, through their
Grand Lodge, colored Union, which
already numbers fifty members.
About one-third of the mechanics
employed in the Navy Yard, on Mare
Island, were discharged February 9th,
in order to comply with the naval Or
der against employing men on fraction
of time.
The Hartford Labor Journal, q neat
and able advocate of the Labor Reform
Party, published for the campaign, by
Labor Union No. 2, Of Hartford, Conn,
proposes to be apermanent institution,
by the formation of o joint stock asso-
citation, with a capital stock of 80, 500.
Success to the enterprise, trusting that
the officers may have some bone.
At Hamilton, Canada, there is an ex-
tensive strike for nine hours, and week
~ pay. It is shared by all the trades,
backed by some of the most infuen-
tial citizens, and has spread already to
Ontario, Toronto and Montreal. A
large tannery proprietor was the first
employer in Canada to respond to the
nine hour demand now becoming SO
prevalent. .-.'4.s
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Health Hints.

Never wear anything in the shape OF
clothing that can press upon the blood
vessels so as to impede the circulation.
Put this down as part of your hygie-
mic philosophy. No matter what the
fashion may be, insist upon carrying
out this method of dress. Better have
a good, round, plump, healthy body
under loose slouchy-looking dress, II
90 it must be, than to have a poor,
feeble, cadaverous body, all but dead,
covered up under q very nice, we'll
padded, well-fitted dress. Take this
fact in, and never let it go out of your
mind. 1t is curious, when one studies
the human body, to see its vitality e1-
pressed for its own preservation, how
It resists any incursion on the vital do
main.-Latbs of Life.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-04-12

sE One OF our prominent Main-street
merchants, vino has been suffering with
disease of the kidneys and bladder for years,
and who constantly required the use of a
diuTetie, says that after trying all other
preparations In the market. he has found
nothing that gives him so much relief as
Wfntersmith's admirable combination OF
Buchu- Paretra Bravo, Cubebs and Juniper
Berries. This great diuretic is perfect
success, and it is a certain cure for all dis
eases of the urinary organs, whether exist
ing i'm male and female-L0uisrfHe Coninter-
c;<yy fIfurrh Of. I
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Verify 1t Hath No. Equal.
CONSERVATIVES, READ.

Would you cure that distressing Cough and bring
back that healthy vgor till lately planted I'm your
cbeeky II you would do not delay, for ere you are
aware II will be too late IL. --J ID
Aliens Lung Balsam Is your hope; it has been
tried by thousands such as you, who have been
cured. Many in their gratitude have lent their
names to Us that suffering humanity can read
their evidence AMI heileye. Dent experiment
with new and untffed mixtures. you cannot If
fbrd IL but try at this Invaluable artcie IL
can be found at any drug Store, and at most gen
eral stores. II is warran ei 10 break up the most
troublesome III % lew hours IL not too long
Standing IL Is warranted to give entire satisflc-
ton in all of lung and thloat difiicuites-
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An IMPORTANT INvENTIoN.--The
monstrous and almost incredible i'm
positions to which ruptured persons
have long been subjected IN their
efforts to find relief, have induced us
to investigate the merits OF the newly
invented Elastic Truss and Supporter.
If any of our readers will send for a
circular to the Elastic Truss Co., No.
6S3 Broadway, N. T., we are confident
they will thank us for this information,
for we believe that with this instru-
ment there need be no further SUFFERING
from Hernia, Is the price is witllin the
means Of al. The day Of metal spring
Nusses has pask-N y Independent.
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How to Ornament the Hair.

How to Ornament The Hair.
AU that art can accomplish in bean
tifying, strengthening, thickening, and
perpetuating the human hair, is effect
ed by the use of BURNETT's COCAINE.
There is a stimulating property in this
preparation, which literally compels a
rapid growth of the fibres, while its
emollient action renders them silky
and elastic. II is the best and cheap
est hair-dressing ana inrigorator in
the sDorld. So say the masses who use
it. Your druggist has it. 4iJea' @.
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TO CON.sUM PTIvES.

The Notwithstanding been permanently cur
ed of that dread disease, CONSUMPTION, by q
simple remedy. is anxious to make known to
his fellow sufferers the means of cure. To al
who desire it, he will send copy of the pre-.
scriPtion used. free of charged. with the d.
REGIONS Tor preparing and using the same,
which they will ind q SURE CURE for CoNsUnP-
TON, AsTHMA, BKoyoEITIs, &c. Parties wish
ing the scriptiOn will please address -
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON.
764 South Srd Street Williams burg. N y.
Dec Nv 1T.
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Books AND SrATIoNERY.-None of our
readers but what need 10 buy the above
goods. We recommend the la; ge stock. fair
prices and fair dealing of J. w. Mcintyre,
who has been for fourteen years on Fifth
street, between the Court house and Sou h
ern hotel. He seeks country trade, aud will
cheerfuliy answer any letters addressed TO
him ..s- .F ig4Rr-ff .l.rr --.... 8 1t
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PAIN KILLER.-In another column will
be found the advertisement of Davis Pain
Killer. There is probable no other prepara-
tons manufactured that has become SO
much of household word as the Pain
Killer. For thirty years 1t has stood before
the public, and the innumerable testimo-
malls that have been called forth volunta-
rily, testify fully to It's merits. When you
need family medicine buy the Pain Killer
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Unto THEE

No, not despairingly
Come / to Thee:
No, not distrustingly
Band the knee.
Sin hath gone over me,
Yet is this still-my Plea,
Jesus hath dice.
All! mine iniquity
Crimson has been,
Infinite, l. finite
1888 sin upon sic;
Sin of not loving Thee,
sin OF not tru ting Thee,
IEflise sin.
Lord. Z confess to Thee.
radly, my sim;
Al an, tell Thee,
z 80 al i have been.
Pu -gs Thou my sin awav,
Wash Thor my soul this day,
Lord, make me clean.
- Faithful and just art Thou,
Foreiving all:
Loving and kidd art Thou,
When poor ones call.
Lord. let the cleansin blood
Blood OF the L1mo OK God,
lasS o'er my sui.
Then all peace and light,
u hiss jul within;
Thus shall walk with Thee,
Ins loved unseen.
leaning on EhsP, mg God,
Guild d along tbs road.
Nothing bs.ysen.-Bo7lur.
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RUPTURE can be cured without suf-
fering. Elastic Trusses are super
seding all others. Before buying Metal
Trusses or Supporters, send for de-
scriptive circular to the Elastic Truss
Co., 6S3 Broadway, n. Y. go .tsi
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-04-12

Loss Of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES should
not experiment with uptried stoves, IL they
would save time and money. The Charter
Oak has been tested by time, and proved a
success in doing more and better work than
any Stove made, and is guaranteed or your
money refunded. ft.- ..f-- ..
This is \ truth easily proved. Ask Your
neighbOr.
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Among the Romans all men of full
age were obliged to marry, and it is
even a modern, law of England which
inflicts q fine upon all bachelors in
the Kingdom, Of twenty-five years
and over. -aei's,!4 'l.'41.- a-~
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-04-12

Bowling was q famous old Eng
lish game, and was very common as
early as the 18th century. Charles 1.
played at it, and 1t was daily sport
with Charles II. at Tunbridge.
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An Illinois editor thus sarcasticslly
speaks of the marriage of a profess
sional brother in Indiana: He
stepped upon the hymenial platform,
adjusted the fatal moose, and was
swung off into that unsilent bourne
whence he can never return save by
the Indianapolis connecting lines.'
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READ THE KvIDENCE.
SKY LARK, near Dardaneiie,
Xall 10 ARR Nh. % IL

Yell Co., ARK, May 20, 1871
Messrs. Manyietd &c Hig0ee, Memphis, Tenn,
DEAR SIRs:-We send you enclosed q bill
of medicines, which please forward prompt
ly, as there are now none Of your valuable
remedies nearer than twelve miles of here,
and there Is q great demand for them All.
My father-in- law has been down on his
back with rheumatism for thee mon hs,
and Tried everything he could hear OF with
out OBJ aiming reiie 1, until at last he came 10
your Magic ArnicA Liniment, which, when
used. gave him peraAxneit relief. Ills liza ;
given your Magic Aruica Linfmeut great
popularity IN this ne1ghborhood, as his con-
dtt1ou was we'll known. ~ Slul..l -
Very truly yourD, .-utz C.1Ez -.
. ~. Il. HfXAONs Z GARRISON.
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D.. HurleY's PQpQIar Worm Candy

rs really aIl that il 81 inns to be-a Specific
i -remOviIg all worms ffom tue kumin Wis
eera No harmful effects from its use. Chill rem
love it. No danger in giving an overdose.
Ok ePnfS n Rex
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Columbia Athen@um
A E'irsf class school ser YOmnx la
die>.---Advantases Elegant Grounds t9
acres)-Hesitny Location Capaeious Build
ings-sI0 90 Ap1ratus-Well Selected Library
of l1,nO volumes-harge Recitation and
Sleeping Rooms. with Ere in eaeh-A bundantly
supplied Tabls-Full and efficient facuty-S
yesrs experience-Course of instruction tho
rough and CT mplete-prices rsduced-Number
Of Matricu lations 7, ass. anu 7l& 0radustes-No
ogues FREE. WA. SxIrH. A. NJ. .Sec'y.
De c, lC-ly. .... IL. .f.
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Yerx Permanent.

The success OF Magic Arnica Linimant Is
a permanent one, and has been earned by
its great intrinsic merit. 1t is a strictly
scientific compound. being composed of
chIorody ne, concentrated extract OF Arnica,
rare essential oils, and magnetic fiuid.l 1t
is limpid at all seasons, and cannot spoil or
become rancid. II cures pain like magic,
and can be used with great advantage in
every case where a liniment can be of any
avail. For Paralysis, Neuralgia or Klieu-
rnaifsrn IT ia uuSurpassedx
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The work done i'm this State is dis
appointing. At the close of 1870 there
was a large mileage on several differ
ent lines nearly ready for the iron aud
the completion of the Little Rock and
Fort Smith, the Little Rock, Pine
Ruff and New Orleans, and q con-
siderable extension of the Cairo and
Fulton and the Ouachita and Red
River was reasonably to be expeo ted.
The Little Rock and Fort Smith is