davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1872-11-06
Leaving a Profit of 9IO per Ton.

Two Factories are established in this
district viz "Lareinty'' and "Soudan." La
reinty" is one of the oldest Factories in
Martinique having been working for 10
years. 1t gives only 5 p. C. for its canes.
Its contracts with the planters are about to
expire and it is improbable that they will
renew them upon the same conditions, as
they generally complain of the percentage
being too low. Their properties however,
are in good cultivation and they are free
from debt. An Estate in the neighbour
hood was shown us from which the propri-
etor now resident) in former times had
much difficulty in obtaining a revenue of
s400 and which is now leased by the Usine
at $1,000, and it is probable that this sum
, 1872-11-06


will be doubled at the expiration of the
lease. " Soudan" situated 3 miles from
Larelnty is not yet completed, it is entire
~ built o. irOn OF great strength with la
test improvements and has a fine Railway.
1t IS established on the 6 p. C. principle and
has numerous adherents. All around these
Factories the evidence of progress and inn
provement are palpable the lower slopes of
the hills being cleared and planted on
every side. " Usine Robert" We had
not time to visit this Factory situated on
the other side Of the Island out in an inter
view with its Director we learned the fol-
lowing facts. 1t is calculated to make
2OOO Tons and the cost Of plant was 600
600.
The per centage Of Sugar was 81 to I per cent.
In 1871 Quantity of Canes ground %. 800 Tons,
The quantity of Sugar made was never
theless the sane, so that in 1871 the per
centage extracted was 6.29 in 1S72-7.09
the total quantity of Sugar made being
400 Tons. Goals used including steams
tugs lily Tons. The cinders and residue
OF press are given to planters. The ave-
rage OF Rum obtained from Molasses is 70
D. c.
GENERAL REMARKS-CULTIvATION.
The filth and preparation of the land in
the French Island are not so complete as in
Antigua and wedding of the canes is not
regarded as of such vital Importance as in
this Island. A commondouble mould board
plough (French) with 6 or s Bulls opens
the land in forrows. Without in general,
further preparation the cane plants from 8
to 10 l-ches long are inserted in either side
OF the turrow. We did however observe
the use of the cross plough upon several
plantations.
Stock.
The commissioners were much impress
sed with the condition of the Stock in Mar
Unique especially and the evident care Ia
ken OF them. Magnificent Bulls of the
Spanish and Senegal breed Of large size
and teeming with condition and strength,
grace the meadows waving with nutritious
and Iuxuriant grasses. The plough and
draft cattle are stall fed and penned up at
night under cover, and the manure is care
July collected the pens being heavily
meated with the abundant trash from the
tir'os. "The Spanish Yoke" or " Draft
by The %horns,'' the yoke being supported
upon The nape of the animals NECK is al
most universal. The weight and physical
strength of the animals nurtured upon the
tat FreIch pasturages fits them for such
an application of draught power. In a
desIccated Island like Antigua, generally
devoid Of rich well watered Paddocks and
grains land, and supporting only animals
OF inferior size this asserted economy of
draft force appears inpracticable.
LABOUR.
Ordinary labourcrs get 100. per day and
1 at night. We were informed at d. Ar
boussier that there was some difficulty at
first in getting the Native labourers to
work at night and coolies were specially
imported for this purpose.
Go be continued.)
, 1872-11-06
REPORT
OF THE COMMISSIONERS APPOINT
ED TO ENQUIRE INTO THE WORK
ING OF THE CENTRAL SU-
GAR FACTORIES SYSTEM
IN MARTINIQUE AND
GUADELOUPE.
TO HIS ErceHency E. D. BAYNES ESQ.
administering the General Government
&C., &C., DC.
(Continued.)
(COntlnued.)

We quilted G~uadeloupe for Martinique
upon the 18th June, but our Steamer having
been in communication with st. Kits, and
Trinidad, two ports declared infected on
account of Small Pox, we were refused
permission to land and were forced to pro-
coed In the Steamer. At each successive
Island the same i'll fate attended US, and we
had no alternative but to change Steamers
at st. Lucia and proceed to Demerara, up
on our arrival there we were admitted to
pratlque, and remained until the return of
the Steamer upon the Goth. We were de-
tanned over As hours at Barbados, and did
not reach our destination at Martinique
until the 1st July when two Of our num-
Der were enabled to land, Mr.. Hartman be-
ing compelled to return home. Martin
ique differs from Guadeloupe in having no
calcareous formation, its origin is purely
Volcanic, and its physical Geography, soil,
and climate sc. resemble those of the
Western half of the latter Island. The
rainfall appears to have been superior du-
ring our stay it rained nearly every day.
"Usines." These are situated principal
ly on the N. E. of the Island there is on
ly one on the S. W. side close to st. Pierre
called La Riviere Blanche which is newly
, 1872-11-06

THE BARQUE CLARA LAMB" of Liverpool,
which was lying at Hazzell's Wharf, having
nearly completed taking in the cargo of the
" Samuel Holbrook," took fire this afternoon at
about half past one O'Clock. The cargo consist
ed of Nap,ha in barrels. and the ignition caused
a loud explosion which was heard across the
harbour. Vessel and cargo are burning furious
iy as we write, and will of course be a total loss.
We learn from the conSignees that the Captain
reports that the vessel was struck by lightning
turing the storm that passing over the island
at the time, and that four of the crew and two
labourers have been badly burnt, and one of
the Captains children has had a limb broken.
, 1872-11-06

The quality of sugar made sells at 922
per Ton Each Ton of sugar gives so
gals. Molasses which made into Rum is
worth 92.
Produce 424
Deduct Expenses II
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Feeaing Nettles to Lnylnr Hens.

The Visaaa agricultural and Forest
journal states that hens fed in the Win
ter with chopped and boiled nettle
leaves, or with the seeds, and kept in
warm place, will continue to lay during
the entire Winter. The experiment
was first suggested by noticing the
eagerness with which both domestic
and wild fowl devour the nettle leaves
and seeds whenever the opportunity is
afforded. This proclivity is believed
to be the reason why, with the cnor.
nous yield of seeds on the part of the
the nettle, comparatively so few plants
spring. 1t is stated also that in Den
mark the seeds and lea yes of the nettle
are fed very carefully to horses, after
having been collected, dried and ground;
three times week, morning and even
ing, a handful of this nettle dust is mix
ed with the oats, in consequence OF
which the horses are said to become
fieshy and sleek, and their hair to grow
unusually long, and to assume a re.
markably beautiful, silky luster.
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HENRY II. HELMBOLD'S I'M
PROVED ROSE WASH

cannot be surpassed as n FACE WASH, ami VIII
be found the only specific remedy in every
species Of CUTANEOUS AFFECTION. 1t spec
dily eradicates PIMPLES, SPOTS, SCORBUTlC
DRY NESS, ,INDURATIONSo OF the CUTANEOUS
MEMBRANE, etc, dispels REDNESS and IN
CIPIENr EXCLAMATION, HIVES, RASH
MOTH PATCHES, DRYNESS OF SCALP OR
SKIN, FROST BITES, and all purposes tor which
SALVES or OlNTMENTS are used; restores the
skin to a state of purity and softness, and In
sures continued healthy action to the tissue o
its vessels, on which depend the agreeable clear
ness and vivacity OF complexion so much sought
and admired. But however valuable as
remedy for existing defects of the skin, II. T.
Helmbold's Rose Wash has long sustained It's
principle claim to unbounded patronage, by
possessing qualities which render it a TOILET
APPENDAGE OF the most Superatlve and
Congenial character, combining In an elegant
formula those prominent REQUESTS, SAFETY and
EFFICACY-the invariable accompaniment OF
Its use-as a Preservatiye and Refresher Of the
Complexion. 1t is an excellent Lotion for dis.
eases of Syphilitic Nature, and as an injection
Tor diseases of the Urinary Organs, arising from
habits of dissipation, used in connection with
the EXTRACTS BUCHU, ,SARSAPARILLA, aud
CATAWBA GRAPE PILLS, in such diseases as
recommended, cannot be surpassed. PRICE
ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-02-02

SHALLOW vs.. DEEP PANs.-Thomas
j. Edge, of Chester county, writes to
tho Practical Fdrmer that he has tried
the effect of setting the milk in deep
and shallow pans. He used equal guam
titles of milk, and the result was yield
OF about one-third more cream from
that placed in deep vessels. The cream
in the shallow pans was somewhat
thicker, and that from the deep cans be-
came sour sooner than the other. He
had always before used the shallow
pans, but is now convinced that the
deep ones are the best. Besides the in
creased yield of cream, their use saves
much room and labor. In the upper or
German townships of Bucks county, the
use of deep pans for setting milk is al.
most universal. The stranger passing
along the road is often struck with the
number of deep earthen pots hung on
the pale fences in front of the dwellings
so different from the shallow vessels
generally used elsewhere.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-02-02

Treatment Of wounds in Horses vnd Cattle
Many permanent blemishes which de
preciate the value of horses might be
prevented by careful attention as soon
as the injury is inflicted. Broken skin
on the knee may sometimes, for want
of proper treatment, result in an ugly
scar, which will reduce the selling
value of horse one fourth or more. In
farmers stables horses are often per
mitted to get loose, and the consequence
is that some morning the owner finds
one of his animals badly kicked. A
wound made by the sharpened calks q
a horse shoe in Winter time is a
very ugly looking one, and needs some
little surgery to dress so as to avoid a
bad blemish; and yet it may be done
by the use of such skill as is at the
command of any one who can dress q
cut of his own finger. In the first place,
whenever an injury is inflicted, it
should be attended to at once, or with
as little delay as possible. If any dirt is
in the wound, it should be we'll cleans
ed with soft sponge and luke.warm
water. Then with proper needle Ia
curved surgeons needle should be used
and stout silk twist, pass as many
stitches through the edges of the wound
as will draw them and hold them TO
gether.-Thesc stitches should not be
made as in sewing cloth, but the thread
is to be passed through the skin at
points directly opposite to each other.
The two ends of the thread should be
tied into secure knot after drawing
the edges of the wound closely together.
If the edges are ragged, some care must
be exercised to bring the corresponding
parts into their proper place. If swell
ing takes place, apply cold water until
it is reduced, and avoid all irritating or
spirituous applications unless they be-
come necessary. Nature will generally
perform the cure if assisted to make
proper start. If the wound should not
seem inclined to heal, and stimulat-
ing application becomes necessary, the
following ointment has been fonnd of
great benefit: TO one pound of hogs
lard take q quarter of a pint Of spirits
Of tdrpontiuo and an ounce of blue
vi,rioi lsalphate Of copper, powder
the blue yitTiol very fiue, meltthe lard,
and stir in the other ingredients, until
coo!i apply sufficient quantity to the
wound. 4 healthy action Will soon en-
sue CdRad1 Farmer.
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Agricultural.
Whining Horses,

Taore are persons who think that the
spirit aud temper of horse must bU
broSelito make him valuable. Prof
Wagner, in his work on the Education
of Horses" says:
az would caution those who train or
use horses against exciting the ill-willof
the animal. Many think they are do.
ing finely, and are proud of their sue.
cess in training, by means of
severe whipping, or otherwise rousing
and stimulating the,passions, and then,
from necessity, crushing the will,
through which the resistance is prompt
ed. No mistake can be greater than
this and there is nothing that so fully
exhibits the ability, judgment and skill
of the real borseman as the care and
tact displayed in winning instead of
repelllrg the action of the mind
Although it may be necessary to use the
whip sometimes, it should always be ap.
piled judiciously, and great care should
be taken not to rouse the passions or ex-
cite the will to obstinacy.
"The legitimate and proper use of the
whip is calculated to operate upon the
sense Of fear almost entirely. The affec
tions and better nature must be appeal
ed TO in training horse rs well as in
training a child. A reproof given may
be intended for the good of the child
but, ifonly the passions are excited, the
effect is depraving and injurious. This
is vital principle, and can be disre.
garded in the management of sensitive,
courageous horses only at the imminent
risk of spelling them. L have known
many horses of naturally gentle charac-
ter to bespoiled by being whipped once,
and one horse that was made vicious by
being struck with whip once while
standing in his stall.
"I have referred to these instances to
show the danger of rough treatment,
and the effect that may easily be pro-
ducod by i'll usage, especially with fine
blood horses and those of highly ner.
vous temperament. Many other cases
might be cited, as such are by no means
uncommon. Sensitive horses should
never lie lcl. after they have been ex-
citrd hr the whip Or other means, until
calmet down by rubbing or patting the
head anlneck,aud giving apples, sugar,
or something OF which the animal is
fond. Remember, the whip must be
used with great care, or it is liable to do
mischief, and many cause irreparable
injury"
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BACKBIrING. The longer live, the
more / feel the importance of adhering
to the following rules, which l have
laid down for myself in such matters I:
l. To hear as little as possible what is
to the prejudice of Others.
2. To believe nothing of the kind un-
til am absolutely forced to.
3. Never to drink in the spirit of one
who circulates an i'll report.
4. Always TO moderate as far as / can,
the unkindness which is expressed to-
wards others.
.. Always to believe that, If the other
side were heard, a very different ac-
count would be given of the matter.
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II. T. HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU
CURES DISEASES ARISING FROM IMPKU-

CURES DISEASES ARISING FROM lMPku~
DENCE, HABITS OF DISSIPATION, ETC,
in all their stages at little expense, little or no
change in diet, no inconvenience, ana no eA
posure. 1t causes q frequent desire, and gives
strength to Urinate, thereby removing Obstruc-
tions Preventing and Curing Structures Of the
Ure:ha, Alaying Pain and Inflammation, so
frequent in this class of diseases. and expellinS
AL Poisonous matter.
Thousands who have been the victims OF IN
competent persons, and who have paid heavy
fees to he cured in p short time, have found they
have been sceived, and that the poison" has
ny the use of powerful astringents," been dried
up in the system, to break out in more agsra-
waited form, and perhaps after Marriage.
Use HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU for all
Affections and Diseases of the Urinary Organs
whether existing in Male or Female from what
ever cause originating, and no matter of how
long standing. PRICE ONE DOLLAR AND
FIFTY CENTS PER BOTTLE.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-02-02

NEW STOCK OF CLOTHING.
Fresh arrival OF
FALL AND WINTER GOODS
DAVID LowENBERo
invites attention to his stock of
CHEAP AND FASHIONABLE CLOTHING.
at his store on
Main street, in Shives block, one door West
Blooinsburg, Pa,
where has just received from New York and
Philadelphia Il fun assortment Of
MEN AND BOYS CLOTHING,
including the most fashionable, durable. and
handsome
,,a,,, DRESS GOODS,
BOX, SACK, RoCu, GUM, AND oIL-GLOTH
COATS AND PANTS.
of all sorts, sizes and colors. He has also rcplen
lshed his already large stock of
FALL AND WINTER sHAwLs,
STRIPED, FIGURED, AND PLAIN VESTS
SHIRTS, CRAvATs. STOCKS, COLLARS
aANDKERCHIEFS GLOVES.
- sUSPENDEliS, AND FANCY ARTICLES
He mas constantly on uaud a large and well-se-
ected assortment OF
CLOTHS AND VESTIEGS,
which he is prepared to make to order into any
KIND OF clothing, very short notice, and in tho
best manner. All his clothing is made to wear,
and most of it Is Of home munufactnre.
GOLD WATCHES AND JEWTLRY,
ofevery description, dne and cheap. His case OF
lewelry is not surpassed in misplace. Call and
examine his general assortment of
CLOTHING, WATCHES JEwELRY, &C.
octlSE DAVID LoWENBERG.
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DIR. HoOFLAND'S
p o ID o p III Y l. l. l n ,
SUBSTITUTE FOR MERCURY Pills.
TWO PILLS DOSE.
The most Po,cerul, Yet Innocent,
Vegetable Cathartic kRo0n.

u is not necessary to take q handful OF these
Pllls 10 produce the desired effect; two OF them
act qu ckly and powerfully, cleansing the Liver,
stomach and Bowels Of all impurities The
principle ingredient is Podophyllin, or the Alco-
hoIic Extract Of Mandrake, which IL by many
Times more powerful, octing and searching than
the Mandrake Itself. Its peculiar action Is upon
the Liver, cleaning II speedily from all obstruc-
lions, with all the power OF Mercury, yet free
from the Injurious results attached to the use of
that mineral.
For all diseases In which the use of a cathartlc
Is indicated, these pills will give entire satsfao-
uon In every case. They NEVER FAIL.
IN cases OF Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia and
extreme costiveness, DR.. HoOnand's German
bltters or Tome should be used In. connection
WIN the PiLs. The tonic effect of the Bitters or
lohlc builds up the system. The BItters or Tonic
purlnes me Blood, strengthens the Nerves, RIG
@uLATEs VA the Liver, and gives strength, energy
Keep your Bowels active with the Pills and
tone up The system with Bitters or Tonic and
you. ' " won ~
heeoliect that 1t Is DIR. HOOFLAND'S GER
hAN remedies lhat are so universally used and
nlBhly reooIninended and do not allow the
DIuBslst 70 induce you 10 take anything that he
may say is Just as good. because he makes a
These Remedies viii be sent by express 10
any locality, upon application 10 the pRIECT.
PAL OFFICE, at the GERMAN MEDiCi M
STORE. 83i Arch ST. Philadelphia.
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Miscellaneous.
STORE.

MrLLERs STORE.
s.. II. MILLER & SON,
have removed their store to the room formerly
occupied by Mendenhall, on Main street, Blooms
burg, nearly opposite the Episcopal Church
where they are determined to sell on MS moderate
terms as can be procured else where Thlvr stock
comprises
LADIES' DRESS GOODS
of the choicest styles and latest fashions toge thor
with q large assortment Of Dry Goods and uro.
ceries, consisting of the following arr, Giles
Carpets,
oil Cloths,
oths.
Uassimeres,
Shawls,
Flanneg,
silks,
white Goods
Linens,
Hoop S,irts
Nusiins,
Hollowwarc
CcdarwCrC
Quc.usaarg, AariVsro
Boots and shoes,
Hats and Caps
Hoop Nets,
Umbrellas,
Looking
Tobacco.
Coffee,
Sug&rs,
Teas,
Rice,
Alspicc.
Girgcr,
Cinnamon,
NutmcEs
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HENRY r. HELMBOLDJS.
HIGHLY CONCENTRATED COMPOUND

FLUID EXTRACT SARSAPARILLA
WIN radically exterminate from the systCu
scrofula, Syphilis, FeverSores, Ulcers, Sore Eye
sore Legs, Sore Mouth Head, Bronchit
skin Diseases, salt RhcuN, ankers, Running
rom the Ear. White Swellings, Tumors Can
cerous Affections, Nodes, Ricketts,. GiandarSwc.
ings Night Sweats. Rasn, letter, Humors OF Il
Kinds, Chronic rheumatism, Dyspepsia, and u
disease that has been established in the sysie
Tor years,
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Beingpreparcd EXPRESSLY for the abo We COM
paints It's BLOOD-pURlFYING proprleties ar
greater than any other preparation OF Sarsupa.
rilla. 1t gives the COMPLEXION clear am
healthy color and restores the patient to q STATE
ot HEALTH and PURITY. For Purifying the
Blood removing all Chronic Constitutional Dis.
eases arising rom nm impure state of the blood
And the only reliable ana etlectual known rene.
ly for the cure of Pains and Swellings of the
Bones, Ulcerations of the Throat and Leg
Blotches, Pimples ON the Face, Erysipelas an
all scaly Eruptlons of the skin, and Beautifyin
the Complexion. Price, 81 90 per Bottle.
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The whole SUPREME COURT of Pennsylvania
SPEAK FOR THESE REMEDIES.
Who wolld ask for more Dlgnifed and Stronger
Testimony
Hon. GEORGE W. WOODWARD, former Chief Jus.
tice Of the lSttpreme Court Of Pennsylvania, a
present Member Of Congress from Pennsylvania
Writes:
PHILADELPHIA, March 10th, 1857.
find "Hooaand's German Bitters" is good
tonic, useful in diseases of the digestive organs
and of great benefit in cases Of debility and want
OF action in the system. Yours truly
GEORGE W. WOODWARD.
Hon. JAMES THOMSON, CHIEF Justice 81 ute Supreme
Chnt Of Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, April 2S, 1867.
I consider "Hootiand's German Bitters" q val
liable medicine in case of attacks OF Indigestion
or Dyspepsia. / can certify this from my expe-
JAMES THOMSON.
Hon. GEORGE SHARswooD, Justice oftte y4.2rcms
Court Of Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, June |, 1853.
1 have found by experience that "HooGands
German Bitters" Is a very good tonic, relieving
dyspeptic symptoms almost directly.
GEORGE SHARswooD.
Hon. VIM. +. Rogers, Mayor o(tte CGy Of BuCdlo.
". Y.
Mayors Ottice, Buffalo, June %, 1862
have used "Hooaands German Bitters and
Tonic" in my family during the past year, and
can recommend them as an excellent tonic, i'm
parting tone and vlgor to the system. Their use
has been productive OF decidedly beneficial
effects. WM +. ROGERS.
Hon. James VI. Wood, Er-Mayor Of IViuiamSp0rt
Pa.
l take great pleasure in recommending Hoof-
lands German Tonic " to any one who may be
afflicted with Dyspepsia had the Dyspepsia so
badly II was impossible to keep my food in my
stomach, and became so weak as not TO be able
to walk half mile Two bottles OF Tonic effected
r perfect cure. JAMES NJ. WooD.
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4 P7'iA'
E,gzlll ylzg W.,

To any person producing any Medicine show
ing half rs many living permanent cures as DIR.
FrILER's VEGETABLE kHEUMATIC REMEDY
Used hiWdrdiy oniy a pleasant Medicine, free
from injurious drugs warranted, under oath.
treated In the past ten years. tSee testimony
1t Is the scientific prescription Of Professor Jos.
T. Filler NJ. ID "A graduate of the University OF
Pennsylvania A. ID. lS3,-now one of Philadel-
pha's oldest regular hysicians, and Professor of
thrmstry and ToXicology, who has made
Neuralgia, Chronic and iniiammatory Rheuma-
tism the Speciality of his entire professional
lite-a fact vuuched for by the signatures accum-
panying onch bottle, otmauy prominent rcnown-
ed physicians CLERGY Smeu, ara other testimonials.
Toprotect sufferers from poisonous quack nos
trums and useless expenditure of money, a legal
signed guarantee, stating exact number OF bottles
warranted to cure, Will be forwarded gratis to
any sufferer sending by letter full description
of atiliction, In case OF failure to cure amount
paid positively refunded, Medicine sent any
where by express, collect on delivery. Afflicted
invited to write for advice; all Information and
medical advice sent by letter gratis. Principal
office, 20 South Fourth street, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Remedy is sold or obtained by Druggists.
mar 247l-lvs
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