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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-11
A Prleale.n Ileeslp. COR Earn.er..
Translated FROM TnE rRKacH.

Every farmer who has to fence his
land knows too well how quickly posts
planted in the earth become rotten, es
peciaHy in damp spot. All of them
will welcome the following process to
prevent rOttenness, process as wonder
full in It's effects as it is simple and al
most costless. 1t is taken from lie Ben
Public" of Dijo n, French:
Take linseed oil, boil it, and mix it
with charcoal dust until the mixture has
the consistency of ordinary paint. Give
to the posts a single coat Of the mixture
or paint before planting them, and no
farmer, even living to the age of patrI-
arches of old, will live long enough to see
tho same posts rotten.
'fSome years ago discovered the way
of rendering wood more durable in earth
than iron ITSELF" says the author of the
communication, @but it seemed to Inc so
simple, and so inexpensive, that did not
think it worth while to make much ado
and fuss about it. Posts of soft wood thus
prepared were removed after remaining
seven years in the earth, and were found
as sound as when they were planted.
The only precaution to take is to use only
well dried posts before covering them
with the charcoal paint"
The above receipt is certainly cheap,
and seems to be well worth the trial. II
what is said Of the efficiency of that sim.
pie and cheap (about two cents per- post
process be only half true, certainly il
would save yearly millions of dollars tc
the farmers and telegraph companies.
For it is said that the farmer, even in
his teens, who will plant posts having re
ceived a coat OF this Perpetuity Pos
Paint, will never live long enough to see
the same posts rotten.
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There are certain people with whom /
used to think myself wonderfully congo
NAL we liked the same books, pictures,
and what-not had set ourselves to the
accomplishment of much the same objects
in life; never quarreled about the slight
est thing, -and yet for some mysterious
reason could never endure their COM
pany more than half an hour at a time.
There we're my old chums whose mature
tastes and aims were very different from
mine, yet near whom could spend days
and weeks and years with the utmost
serez.ity.
How to account for this difference /
did not know,-until, at last, | found
that the trouble lay in the fact that these
congenial uneongenial friends were all in
the same tone. 1t was like living in
some monotonously gorgeous Yellowstone
country, than which could imagine
nothing moe wearing to the sonl You
see, ordinary people ike you and me can
not stand a constant strain upon the
higher emotions, II doubt whether any
body can. If there Is not an Astounding
more to make a variety IN the experience
of your grand, solemn natures, there is
grim sayagery that takes its place, and
answers the purpose of recreation. Ii
We do not hear of Millions laughing
much, we are Welt aware that he knew
how to call hard names and as for the
mortal who, having seen Hell, never
smiled again, are we not told that the
little Guelf boys and girls were in danger
of being pelted with stones flung by that
frantic Ghibellnel The Old Cabinet,
Scribner's for September.
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The English Garden is inclined to dis
pute the rule that water g should be
given in moderately small quantities and
supplied frequently. If the causes of
failure where plants are cultivated in
windows were infinitely investigated,
the dribbling system Of watering would
be found to be the principal cause. a
plant ought not to be watered until it is
in fit condition to receive a liberal supply
of that element. having previously Sc
cured a good drainage In order that all
superintendent water may be quickly
carried off. Those who are constantly
dribbling 4 moderately small quantity Of
water upon their plants will not have
them in a Hourishing condition for any
length of time. This must be obvious to
all, for it Is quite evident that the moder-
ately small quantity Of water frequently
given would keep the surface 81 the soil
mo- st, while at the same time, from the
enc cts Of good drainage, which is essen
Ilai 20 the wellbeing Of all plants In an
art iicial state, ali tic lower roots would
per 81 Tor want of water, and tie nlant
would become sickly, and eventually die.
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A Useful soap.

The following is commended by those
who have tried it for scrubbing and
cleansing painted floors, washing dishes,
and other household purposes Take
two pounds of white olive soap, and
shave it in thin slices add two ounces
of borax and two quarts Of cold water /;
stir all together in stone or earthen jar,
and let it set upon the back of the stove
until the mass is dissolved. A very lit
tie heat is required, as the Liquid need
not simmer. When thoroughly mixed
and cooled, it becomes Of t.Ic consistence
of thick jelly, and piece the size of a
cubic inch will make lather for gal
Ion of water. journal of Chemistry.
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Copartnership.

H.BOYD and N. HALSEY BOYD having
81 this day entered into partnership under
the name and style of J. H. Boyd Son, for
the purpose OF doing an auc ion business to-
gether with furniture, lime, cement plaster,
hair. etc., consi gnment of goods of all kinds is
hereby solicited. E
Having secured of the commodious store
rooms in the Neal Building, will be prepared
to make a display Of all goods that may be re-
ceived, and also to store goods for the accom-
mediation of others, M
Furniture being our speciality, we viii keep
an assortment of all kinds and sell so cheap
that it will not be to the interest of any one
who wants furniture TO go elsewhere to buy.
Ehe lime, cement, plaster and hair that we
keep is the best in the United States
sep4 J. II. BOYD & son.
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trimming Evergreen Hedges.

The axiom that summer pruning weak
ems and winter pruning strengthens,
seems to be particularly adapted to ever
green trees, if not so material elsewhere.
1t is found that while the hedge is young
and vigorous, and seems to want to get
up to be tree as rapidly as possible, after
the young growth has been made, is the
time to trim it. This somewhat weakens
each succeeding annual growth, and in
time the hedge gets to a pitch when
there is no great desire to grow up to
trees, but is satisfied to be in the proper
hedge condition. One of our most sue
cessful hedge managers tells US that after
this, if the late pruning is continued, the
hedge is almost sure to go backwards
and he attributed the cases of premature
decay which once IN while occur in our
Germantown hedges, to continuous late
pruning after meek and humble dispo-
sition has been gained for the hedge.
His idea is--and his success warrants a
faith in his opinion-that the annual
pruning Of hedge should be some days
earlier every year beginning while very
young and vigorous, just after the young
growth has fully expanded, until after a
dozen years or more, it may be weeks
before the buds push into growth.
These facts are valuable. They show
that as we may say of many other opera
tons of gardening, there is no rule as to
best time, or best treatment. So much
depends on circumstances But unfor-
tunately 50 many people do not under
stand principles. There must be rules
for the majority of people, and he who
can get the nearest to laying down a
general rule of conduct stands the best
chance of getting canonized for his vir-
tues. In this matter of hedge pruning
some few will be able to understand the
principle and act on it without reducing
it 10 rule; but for those who cannot
think and act this way, the short and
easy rule presents itself, as the hedge
grows cut trife earlier every year
Germantown Telegraph.
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which Would Yon Rather Do ,

John Adams, father of John Quincy
Adams, used to say: "When l was a boy, /
had to study the Latin grammar; but it was
dull, and l hated it. Ny father was anxious
to send me to college, and therefore, stud
died the grammar till / could bear it no
longer; and going TO my father, told him
did not like to study, and asked him for
other employment. It was opposing his
wishes, and he was quick in his answer.
"'Well, john said he, sif Latin grammar
does not suit you, you may try ditching ;
perhaps that will. My meadow yonder
needs ditch, and you may put by your
grammar and dig.
This seemed delightful change, and to
the meadow went but soon found ditch
ing harder than Latin, and the first forenoon
was the longest l ever experienced. That
day ate the bread of labor, and glad was I
when night came on. That night / made
comparison between Latin grammar and
ditching, but said not word about it. I
dug the next forenoon, and wanted to return
to Latiu at dinner time; but it was humili-
ating, and could not do it At night, toll
conquered pride, and told my father-one
of the hardest lessons of my life-that if he
chose, would 60 back to Latin grammar
He was glad of it; and if have since gain
ed any distinction, it has been owing to my
two days labor in that ditch"
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Summerville Institute.
A Boarding School for Boys and
Young Men,

2OumS Wen.
Eleven Miles from Shuqualak, Mobile and
Ohio Railroad.
Annual Session begins First Monday in Octo-
Der. Semi Annual Terms begins Third
Monday of February, and closes the
Last Thursday in June.
TIME Principal takes pride in announcing
Il TO the public the opening of the 2lst An
nual Session of his School. Two additional
teachers have been employed, one a graduate
from 1--WE Of the leading schools of the UniVer-
sity Of Virginia; the other distinguished
graduate and Tutor from one of the leading
colleges of the country.
No schOM&s public private, shall surpass
SammervifIe Institute in the extent and sound
ness of its instruction, and in the high tone
and bearing of its Students
All the elementary, commercial, mathemat-
ical, scientific and classical branches are
taught. French and German will receive es-
peciaI attention.
Sixty student will be received.
For particulars address.
Glfols0n p. o., Noxubee Co. Miss
TH0S. S. GATHRIGHT, A NJ
Jy 2a-Sm Principal.
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CITATION NOTICE.

State of Mississippi, Chancery Court
Kinds County. First District.
At Rules before the Clerk in vacation, on the
Third Monday, the 18th day of August,
1873.
Samuel Nichols, Mildred N. Higgins and
Alfred W. Higgins
No. 1913 vs..
Virginia and Ellen NJ. Nichols.
Upon opening and fling the sworn pe-
" tition of complainants, and it appearing
to the satisfaction Of the Court that the defen-
dants, Virginia and Ellen NJ. Nichols are
non-residents Of this State, but reside in the
city of New Orleans, in the State of Louisi-
ana, that the ordinary process of this Court
cannot be served upon them;
1t Is therefore ordered, that they enter their
appearances herein on or before the ffBt day of
the next term Of this Court, 10 ba holden at
the Court Room, in the city Of jackson, on the
Third Monday or October next ensuing, 10 an
over said petition, and show cause If any
they can why the land therein mentioned and
described should not be divided and the pray
err of said petition granted
And IA Is further ordered, that q copy Of this
order Be published IN The WKKKEx ChAR1ON
q public newspaper printed and published in
the city Of Jackson, Mississippi, once week
for four consecutive weeks, and that the
Clerk of this Court forward postage prepaid.
q copy Of this order 90 The post~ofhcc address
of sai& defendants.
Ord-fs1 this the 18th day Of August, 1873
MURRAY PEYTON, Clerk
SIXTH CLIFTos, Solicitors. au2l-4w
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Vow and Then.

Come sit beside me, dearest
For cold the night winds blow
While by the pine wood cheerful blaze
| sing Of long ago.
Twas in the merry spring tide,
The lark sang in the sky.
Two children played,
A boy and maid,
Light-hearted-yan and !.
And many years rolled Ger US,
Bright springs with sun and show rs,
And summers with their wealth Of bloom,
And plentitude of fow'rs.
Twas eve in golden autum,
The blaekbird whistled nigh,
A man and maid
Sat in the shade,
Two lOvers-you and l.
And now tbs winter dreaFy;
The snow lies on the ground
The sky is dark, and raves the wind
Our forest home around
But light is-in our dwelling
And sweet the hours 90 by,
The happy life
OF man and wife,
Two lovers-you and l.
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The people who say that all they want
is chanceare you. old enough to have
found them out? OF all miserable souls
these used to appeal most quickly to my
sympathies. OF course there are plenty
of genuine cases-I think / am expert
enough now to detect them at a glance
But | am inclined to think that the vast
majority of chances-wanters are the peo-
pie most active in throwing chances away.
[ never saw an earnest man long in want
of chance The trouble is in the man,
not in the situation. The individual of
all others who has talked to me with the
most persuasive pathos about the lack of
fortunate circumstance, is the man whom
[ have found most ingenious in evading
his opportunities. If the poor devil had
pursued the art of action with the same
inhexibility and industry that character
lied his cultivation of that of inaction,
the world might have mistaken him for a
genius. | have seen him occupy days and
weeks in the most remarkable series of
moral, mental, and physical skirmishes
with duty and opportunity, in which his
inexhaustble fertility of resource, per-
severance, and valor in a bad cause
proved ever victorious.
IN fact, chance could never approach
nearer than the outposts-he knew well
the enemy's colors, and took him at long
range.
= ''Speak of the devil" and so
forth. was about to carry out the above
striking military smile, when my young
friend called to borrow a little matter of
s. and TO say that he had been looking all
summer for a situation. that he was willing
to do anything honorable, and that all he
wanted in the world was a
Excuse me, sir,-here's some money
for you but | am busy and can't talk
sThe Old Cabinet" Scribner's for Sep
TENDER.
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The fourth annual course of instruction in
this department will commence on MONDAY
the 18th OF NOVEMBER, 1875, and terminate on
the third Saturday of March, 1874 Prelimi-
nary lectures on Clinical Medicine and Sur
gerry will be delivered in the ampitheatre of
the great Charity Hospital, beginning on the
2Oth of October, WITHOUT any charge TO stu
dents. The natomical rooms Will be opened
at the same time The memb ers of the faculty
are visiting physicians and surgeons to the
Charity Hospital, and give instruction daily
at the bedside of the sick
FEES:
AS the practical advantages for obtaining a
thorough knowledge of Medicine and Surgery
are quite rs great az, if not superior 10 those
afforded by the schools of New York and
Philadelphia, the fees required are the same,
viz:
For all the Lectures, $40; Naturalization,
50; Practical Anatomy, $40; Graduation, 800
Payment required in advance.
For circular and catalogue address
I. q. RICHARDSON, NJ D.
jun 19-4m@ Dean
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DOUBLE LErTERs.-One ofour local Judges
lately took lesson in spelling, in a Justices
court, when Mr.. Wood was the witness.
"What is your name p asked the clerk
tt0ttiwell Wood answered the witness.
sHow do you spell your name 70 asked the
somewhat puzzled Judge.
Mr.. Wood replied:
'.O-double T.
I-double u,
E-double L,
Double U-d0uble OBJ
The astonished Judge thought that was
one Of the most extraordinary names he
ever knew, and after two or three attempts
to record it, both he and the clerk gave It up,
amid roars Of laughter.
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KILL THERLIES.

low By using Morse's Patent Fly Ex-
Ii terminator, the only sure and effcctual
means ever yet discovered for destroying
Files, Muskeetoes, ETC.. safe TO use and sure 10
kill. One package will last a season. and
keep any store dwelling free from flies.
Put up in secure packages and sent to any
address on receipt of fifty CENTS, with fun d.
rections to use. Satisfaction guaranteed or
money refunded. Addl ess G. j. GREENE.
Company Shops, Alamance Co, North Caro-
INA. aul4-4m
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A singular lawsuit has been brought I'm
Boston, When the Russian Duke Alexis
was entertained il the Music Hall. in 1871,
the bust Of Benjamin Franklin was knocked
from its pedestal and struck 4 laly on the
head. infiicting injuries for which che in
lMred woman has sued tlla city fer $4,000.
[Frankllnss eiEanies are getting into trouble.
tine Of his statues Ii n0on t9 be knocked
down. Ia New Orleans I'D the highest bid
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PRICE OF TICKETS (:

Whole tickets $50; Halves SIS; Tenths, or each
coupon, s.; Eleven Whole Tickets for $500;
221z Tickets for 81 600; lib Whole Tickets for
S. 600; 227 Whole Ticke.s for $1,000
No discount allowed on less than 800 wort h
of tickets n time.
The unparalleled success of the Third Gift
Concert as well as the satisfaction given by
the First and Second, makes ii only necessary
to announce the Fourth to insure the prompt
sale of every ticket. The Fourth Gift Concert
Third, and full particulars may be learned
from circulars, which will be sent free from
this office TO all who apply for them.
Tickets now ready for sale and all orders
accompanied by the money promptly filled.
Liberal terms given to those who buy to sell
again.
THOS. r.. BRAMH.ETTE.
Agent Pub. Lib. Ky. and Manager
Gift Concert, Pub. Lib. Building,
aul4td Louisville, KY.
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BARNUM'S HOTEL,
Corner Broadway and Twentieth St.
NEW YORK.
On bOIh American and European
plans.

COMPLETE with all modern improvement.
~ rooms en- suite and single; private par
Tors, baths, elevators, etc. Location unsuf-
passed, being in the very centre Of fashion
and brilliant New York life. Ia proximity 90
churches and places Of amusement, and Lofa
x IaylOr's, Arnold & Constable's, and j. s. 8
JOhnstons dry goods palaces. The hotel BE-
under the management Of A. 3. Barnumi l]i
merly Of Barnum's Hotel, Baltimore, \ y.
1reen, OF Dayton, Ohio. and recently Of ~"
FORK, and Freeman Barnum, Of Barnun
Hotel, ST. Louis. auzs-5m
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For Sale.

GIXTY-ONE LOTS in West jackson. These
~ lots fronting on each side the New Orleans
and Jackson Railroad and on South and GAL
latin streets, and lying opposite the residences
of Messrs. Z. Richardson, B. u. Bankston and
John Taylor. These lots are very desirable
will be sold either by single lots or In blocks.
For terms, ETC.. apply to
C. LOMBARD Civil Engineer,
Vicksburg Miss
Gg-see plan Of lots at Green's Bank. Jack
son, Miss. sep4-1m
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Bellvue High School,
Brad ford County. Va.

JAMES z. HOLCOMBE, IL D., PRINCIPAL;
= WILLIAM R. ABBOTT, Associate Principal
Boys will begin Sept. 18th. Beautiful and
healthy location. Full corps of Instructors.
Pupils are members of the family For in
formation, address either Principal at Belle
we F. @. iv24-1m
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The Faculty is composed of the following
gentlemen:
GEORGE A. KETCHUM, NJ D., Professor of
the Science and Art OF Medicine.
F. A. ROSS, NJ. d., Professor Of Matera Med
lea and Therapeutics.
WIN. Il. AN DEkSUN, NJ. d., Professor of Ply
J. +. GILMORE. NJ. D., Professor of Surgery
JEROME COCHRAN, VI. D., Professor OF Pub
lie Hygiene and Medical Jurisprudence.
Z. L. JAMES, NJ. d.. Professor vi Clinical
GORONWY OWEN, NJ. D., Professor of OBJ
stetrics and the Diseases of Women and
Children.
WM H. ROSE, NJ D. Professor of Anatomy.
E. FL. FOUREIER, VI. b., Adjunct Professor
ofMateria M-d;ca and therapeutics.
CALEB TONEY, NJ. b., Demonstration of
AnatOny.
RHETT GUoDE. NJ D., Assistant Demonstra-
tor of Anatomy and Curator of the Museum.
The Lecture are free 10 all Students of
Medicine
The only extra charges are ms follows
Naturalization fee.................. .......$2
Practical Anatomy .....-...... 10
Graduation tee......-. ........-.--... 80
The Halls for Practical Anatomy will be
opened on the 10Th of OCTOBER, and
Preliminary Lectures nil the
Departments will be deliv-
cred daily until the
Beginning o. the Regular Course.
1zs- For further particulars or for a circu-
lar, address VIM. IL. ANDERSON, MD.
Jun2o-2m Dean OF the Faculty.
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University of Louisiana.
MEDICAL. DE PARTNENT.
NEW RLEAN MS.
FACULTY j:

FACULTY:
A. II. CENAS, NJ. d., Emeritus Professor OF
Obstetrics
JAMES JONES, NJ d., Prof of Obstetrics.
L. G. RICHARDSON, NJ D.. Prof of Surgery
SAM Ell NJ. BEMlSS, NJ. b., Prof of Medi-
cine.
FRANK HAWTHORN, NJ. D., Prof of Mate
ria Medica
JOSEPH JONES, NJ. D., Prof of Chemistry.
SAMUEL LOGAN, NJ. D., Prof. of Anatomy
EDMUND SOUCHON, NJ. d., Demonstrator of
Anatomy.
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A Labor-SaVing Invention.

FIaIIE L. w. LIES COTTON PRESS" was
j. exhibited in Jackson the 18th. Sept. Two
men packed heavy bale of cotton so hard
that the ties burst after leaving the Press. 1t
is very highly recommended by all the citi-
zens who witnessed its performance. 1t is
simple, convenient, cheap and durable. 1t
possesses such superior advantages in the
lever power y 5 to enable two men TO pack the
heaviest bales in from three to FIVE minutes
after the box is hlled-thOugh horse power
may be used when desirable. We solicit the
attention of planters to this very important
Improvement.
The Inventor may be in Jackson some time
yet for the purpose of selling rights and
presses.
The Press irons may be obtained at C. Will
liams' Foundry.
Now is the time for those wanting cheap
Presses.
We append the certificates of some of our
well-knowR citizens:
We the undersigned certify that have
witnessed the performance of l.. w. LILIES
Cotton Press, and pronounce it cheap, con-
venient and durable press.
e saw a bale of cotton packed on it which
weighed five hundred and twenty-six pounds.
Two men packed it in less than eight minutes.
Rutherford, W Jones, JOhn Fletcher,
Virden, W Sherrington, Thomas Hill,
g D Subway, NJ NJ Gassway, J Williams,
I L Hines, b Brown T Boyd.
We the undersigned certify that we saw a
bale of cotton packed on the Lilies Press at j.
VI. Hines, in Rankin county. One man packed
. bale v hich weighed four hundred and sixty
pounds, in five minutes after the box was
filed
J NJ Hines, Sam Asher, w Hines,
Ii Hines, 10 Huber. sep4-lm
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Wednesday, Dec. 3rd, 1873.

Only Sixty thousand tickets will be Sold
ropean market, thus leaving only $1,000 for
sale in the United States where 10000 were
disposed of for the Third Concert. The tickets
divided into ten coupons parts, and
have on their back the Scheme with iuil ex-
PLANTATION of the mode of drawing
AT this concert, which will be the grandest
musical display ever witnessed in this coun-
trx thp oil Of