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Year: 1859

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In order to make farming pay, the science
Of farming must be understood. To those
who profess to cultivate the soil, and find it
unrelnunera.ive, think their want Of sue
cess might be attributed, generally, to their
ignorance and want of system in their gen.
eral management. .4r


Remember, farmers, your pursuit is no.
bic one; but to make 1t noble and elevated,
requires the exercise of mind as well as
muscle. II is vocation requiring intellect
of ~ 'erior order; and whoever would
attain that intellectual greatness requisite
for scientific snd systematic agrieulturist,
must read, study, and reduce to practice.


Take, for instance, the man who has risen
to eminence in his profession, and who makes
that profession pay, and he will tell you that
ease and idleness have been strangers to
him-that years Of hard study and deep re-
search have earned him his high reputation
and his well filled Golfers.


Again, look at the successful merchant,
and where does the secret Of his prosperity
lie2 In his perfect knowledge of his busi.
ness, his marked attention to it, his system.
attic management, and his prddent fore
thought. POI


Another comparison might be fund in
the skillful mechanic, who commands high
wages and steady employment because Of
his superiority as workman. He, too, will
tell you that the pecuuiary advantage aris
ing from the knowledge he now possesses is
ample compensation for all the sacrifices he
had to make during his four or five years
apprenticeship.


From these comparisons, then, I think
the inference may be drawn th knowledge
is necessary in order to conduct any bust.
ness pro6tably and honorably. Is Il sur
prising, then, that farming won't pay"
while the majority of our farmers think it
madness to devote an hour to study the ma.
ture Of the soil they profess to till, and
would consider it folly objectionable to sub.
scribe for an agricultural paper, because,
say they, the ideas and suggestions contained
therein are theoretical only, and to make
them practical would bring ruin upon US :
10 those farmers whose ideas are so con.
tracted, whose reasoning powers are SO rust.
cd, would say, cultivate your minds, as
well as your fields; you will find worldly
wisdom in 1t; and in order to make your
farms a source of profit, you must aim to
understand your vocation and to conduct it
systematically. Go at it energetically and
Perseveringly, and you will profit by It,
Farmers! arouse from your lethargy make
the effort success and prosperity will be
your reward.
Year: 1859

| have had occasion this spring to notice
the effect Of clover on cattle, as to bloating.
| have had them bloated, and relieved them
by tying large rope in the mouth and
above the horns, by which means the gas
has escaped and they were cured. Some


times have just watched them, and in q
quarter or half an hour the bloating has
subsided. Nv conclusion now is, hat where
cattle are in clover when wet either with dew
or rain, the eye Of the owner must be upon
them, in readiness to relieve if they are very
much panied. nk some chemical agent
poured into the stomach, so as To change or
decompose the gas generated there, would
be the best und readiest mode of relief.
! lost our best COW week before last. She
had a tendency to bloating, either from her
greediness, Or consttuiionality. | had re-
lisved her several times, but one morning
the boys turned the cows out Of the field
into the road they went oil, and in about
twenty minutes she was dead, though she
showed no symptoms Of uneasiness when
turned out. | have experimental in various
wayk by turning them in for an hour, an
hour and d half or two hours, still watching
them; have also left them in all day, and
think on the whole that is the best way, Il
they are all watched.-Genesss Farms.
Year: 1859

TEACH Your CHILDREN no SlNG.-Nothing so
much promotes the harmony of temper and a
healthy digestion in the young frame. DR.. Rush
said that the reason the Germans are so robust
and so seldom die of consumption, owing to their
strong lungs, is because they are always singing.
They are taught singing in their public and pri-
yate schools on elementary principles, as they
are taught grammer; and German children, uni
versally, can read music as they read the letter
press ofa book. They sing as children and they
sing all through life, and are consequently exempt
from the penalties attendant upon the weak.
uneXercised lungs Of cur less vigorous race.
Year: 1859

HARMONY OF PARTIEs.-We have heard very
consistent democrat express apprehension that
over ambition of individuals may occasion party
disruption. We think there is but little occasion
for such apprehension. 1t is commendable for
any citizen to desire preierment; ambition, sub
mssive to popular will is always admirable Let
every individual desiring Office, make known his
wishes, modestly; at the convention his claims
and fitness will be considered; if he is not the
popular choice and yet good democrat, he will
retire and wait another occasion. This is the
genius of democracy-submisson to the will Of
the majority. People elect delegates; these del
cgates select from numerous candidates, and then
the people ratify those selections. Could nything
be fairer? 1t will not do TO say that wire pnl-
lers'' control conventions; do not permit them to
do so; attend the primary meetings; have a voice
and assert your rights; choose men who will rep
resent you properly; lay down your shovel aud
pick and for little time attend to your duties
as citizens. And having properly chosen dele
gates, abide by their decision; if you have selec-
ted wrong, the fault is your own submit to the
majority; thisis democracy. If all your personal
preferences are not satisfied, do not bolt, or you
are factionist, not a democrat.


We will assert that the complaint Of prevailing
wire-pullers' is idle; prerent them from pulling;
take an interest yourself, attend primary meet
meetings, assert your rights, claim republican
equality and speak your opinion. There if your
preferences are not satisfied, you are in the minor
'fy, and if you bolt or encourage division you
are no democrat at all-and {" you won't do to
bet on" We do not charge a cent for this ad vice.
and if you do not adopt it, it will not cost us half
the money
Year: 1859

SCARLET CoLoR.-Some years since sturdy
Highlander went into dry goods store in the
city of Perth, (Scotand,) and inquired in such
broken English as he could command, for piece
of scarlet flannel. The clerk in attendance, who
was mighty spruce young man, thought, as
there were several young ladies present, he
would have some sport at the expense of the
honest Celt. Accordingly mimickng the man
nor and tone Of his customer, he asked him if he
would know scarlet flannel if he saw it, at the
same time throwing down piece of blue flannel.
The Highlander responded, Dat no be scarlet"
Next down came piece of white flannel. The
Highlander by this time understanding the clerk s
object, told him that he could tell scarlet by the
smell, and asked the clerk to test it in that way.
In order to keep up the joke, the clerk held down
his head TO the goods to apply the Celt's test,
when the latter sezing him by the ears, raped
his head against the counter until the blood
flowed freely, and then quietly remarking, " dat
be dc scarlet color" coolly walked OFF, SOnoma
Journal
Year: 1859

that The "course oi aipeA friend SAYS to US
watched as election approaches" Well we are
glad of it, Those who scrutinizc closely will
discover that we shall write just what we think
right and true. We shall not improperly mcddle
in the canvass, or depart from what we consider
independence Of speech. Let no one expect OF
fear political aid or hindrance from this paper.


We shall define our understanding of "inde-
pendence': 1t is permission to speak of matters
Of common interest in print as we should expect
leave TO speak in the street. Perception Of pro-
pricty enables us to keep out Of partisan discus
sions; but on measures that concern all we may
give individual opinion. 1t may occur, and,
doubtless, has occurred that many persons per-
haps one half of our readers, hold opinions
different from ours, on certain subjects. Is that
strange? Is it at all important Does it interfere
with the real purpose Of the journal which is
intended, mainly, for a newspaper? SO far as we
can, our opinions are supported by argument; if
hat fails to convince, the reader can retain his
own conclusions and be- in no respect, injured by
ours.


So long as we write for n newspaper, our hon.
est convictions will be expressed I" without let OF
hindrance;" no individual may in any manner
interfere with that expression unless his right!
are invaded; and when we fail to obtain con
siderable number of readers, the transition Il
some other occupation is particularly easy.
Year: 1859

OLD FRIENDs.--lt is best to cling to old friends
Bear with their infrmities. Pardon their offences
II a cloud comes between you, sweep it away by
frank confession or free forgiveness. If through
misunderstanding or perverseness your friends
heart grows cold towards you melt him down by
the warmth and sincerity OF your own friendship.
Pursue this course, and you will never lose a
friend that is worth ng.--Pacife Methodis
Year: 1859

AMONG the unmarked and unhonored graves in
the rural cemetery at Camden, Arkansas, is that
of brother of the illustrious Henry Clay His
only monument is an oak tree, with the initials
of b is name rudely carved in its rough bark. He
is said to have been an humble and devoted
minister of the Gospel.
Year: 1859

SEVEN years ago land could be bought within
six eight and ten miles of st. Paul for one dollar
and twenty-five cents an acre; now it is worth
from one hundred to three hundred dollars per
Year: 1859

SOMETHING WORTH kNowING.-One day last
week, while purchasinsfa lot of dried fruit, we
discovered small pieces of sassafras bark mixed
amongst it, and upon inquiry were informed that
it was preventive against the worm 1t is saIa
that dried fruit put away with a little bark-say a
laroe handful to the bushel-will save for years
unmolcsted by those troublesome little. insects,
which SO often destroy hundreds of bushels in a
single season. The remedy is cheap and simple,
and we venture to say good one.-Ler Flag
Year: 1859

"BLAcK LEG."-This is the name given to a
very fatal disease, just now carrying off great
many cattle and pigs in Illinois Black leg IS
nothing more nor less than stagEation OF the
Elood; and when an animal becomes lame with 1t,
It is very generally the case that mortheatlon has
commenced. and that the animal will die. In the
last stage of the disease excessive bleeding is the
only remedy, but it is too often the case that no
blood at all can be got The blood is generally
very thick and black. aa sv
Year: 1859

NOVEMBER. The man born now will have
tlne face and be gay deceiver. The lady of
this month will be large, liberal and foIl of no.
velty.


DeoEanER. The man born in ias month
Will be good sort of person though passion
ate. he will devote himself to the army, and
be betrayed by his wife. The lady viii be
amlable and handsome, with good voice, and
well ProPortioned body; she will BE- twice
married and remain poor, but continue honest.
Year: 1859

Curious FACTS ABOUT THE SExEs.-lt
is singular fact, says writer in one of our
exchanges, that even after death, nature re-
spects the inherent modesty of woman, for
when drowned she floats on her face, and a
drowned man on his back. The noblest part
of human being is the head !; but the mans
head is liable to badness; woman is never
bald. The mans face is often made repul-
sive on account of harsh growing beard,
so covered with solid hairs, as something
scarcely to be distinguished from the face
of beast in woman, on the other hand,
the face always remains pure and decent
For this reason womer were, by the laws of
the Twelve Tables, to ,ub their cheeks, lest
hair should grow and obscure their blushipg
modesty. But the most evident proof of
the innate purity of the female sex is, that
a woman having once washed is clean, and
if she wash in a second water will not soil
it, but that man is never clean-though
he should wash in ten successive waters, he
will cloud and infect them.
Year: 1859

while the latter is too young to take care Of
itself" He stated that be had often seen
il demonstrated. He had taken his dogs
over the sroo~d when he had just before
seen them p: !, and they would take no no.
tice ot'ti 0ok, and could not be induced
to follow when taken to the spot, while they
would instantly discover the track of any
deer not having young ones. This is but
one. proof of the adaptation of. the. natural
laws to preserve life when it most needs pro-
lection,
Year: 1859

p@ Condemn no man for not thinking
as you think Let every one enjoy the full
and free liberty of thinking for himself Let
every man use his own judgement since every
man must give an accounto of himself to God.
Abhor every approach, in any kind of de.
gree, to the spirit of persecution. If you
canpot reason or persuade man into the
truth, never attempt to force him into it.
If love will not compel him, leave him to
God, the Judge ofall.- Wesley.
Year: 1859

OTThe friends of the Re-opening Of the
African Slave Trade propose to import mil
bon or two Of Native Africans, and give them
away to persons residing near the border De,
tween the free and slave States. 1t is thought
they win prove splendid subjects for the 9per
atoms of the Underground Railroad. Wha'
fine time the tender hearted Black Kepubli'
cans Of the North and of Canada would have
IN civilizing them and making them free
Year: 1859

YELLOW FEvER-We learn from the Plea
yune, that a vessel has been detained below
New Orleans at the Quarantine station, in
consequence of her hands having the yellow
fever on board. There is no yellow fever in
the city yet.
Year: 1859

New SrArE.-A bill has been introduced
into the California Senate proposing to set off
portion of the State lying south of the seth
degree of latitude as separate territory. The
object Of this movement is supposed to be to
unite theportion thus set off with the territory
of Arizona, and create therefrom new slave
State, with an eye to Southern confederacy.
Nothing, however, is expected to be accom-
plished at present,
Year: 1859

The following letter, written almost on the
verge of the reported gold regions, contains
the very latest news from that centre of
attraction-and we may say, also, the most
reliable, as the writer is we'll known here,
and has no other object in making the state
ments than the good of his fcllow-men. lie
corroboratcs our previous suspicious that
Pixies Peak is humbug Ina 2rivate note
to us, he says he honestly believes something
should be done to stop emigration to that
country till it is known that the gold reports
arc true.--Editor Journal
Year: 1859

fORr NEARNEf, ApTlt U, 1ooc.


Mr.. EDIroR Being in possession of the
latest news from the mines, hasten to lay it
before your readers. For the last week,
have seen upwards of fifty men direct from
the mines, and some of them say there is no
gold of any consequence-others say the
country has not been explored enough to tell
anything about the matter. Some speak very
favoraby. To sum the whole matter up,
think there has not been prospecting enough
dono to tell whether the digsings will pay or
not. would advise all that are at home to
stay until this is ascertained. There are
thousands of men on their way to the mines
that are we'll prepared to test the whole
matter, and know there are some among the
lot who will give true report. There are
hundreds of men going through on foot no
provisions-going through on excitement,
their eyes sticking out far enough to hang
your hat on. What will become of them, if
the mines should prove to be humbug?


There is no game of any consequence on
the road. We saw few buffalocs on the
north side Of the Platte river. The country
all along the Platte valley is not worth a
continental darn" Thousands of acres now
uncultivated in Iowa are far better than any
land along this river. Here, there is not
timber enough for fire-wood. Poor land and
no timber makes rather bad country.


would say once more, all who are well
fixed at home had better not come out here
until they know the gold reports arc true.
This will not be settled before the first of july
We will reach the mines "a distance Of two
hundred and forty milcs-in two weeks.


Il. l., SUMNER,
Year: 1859

w The Gate City, Of Keokuk, is opposed
to the appointment of delegates to the
National Convention by the Republican State
Convention to be held next June, for the
reason that it thinks there will be ample time
to appoint them at the State Convention next
Year: 1859

IMPORTANT TO DEALERS IN LAND WARRANTS.
The General Land Office at Washington
has recently decided that bounty land war
rants are personal property. That warrant
cannot be sold by an administrator of the
soldier receiving the same, for debt contracted
by said soldier. That such warrant, if issued
during lifetime, and not disposed of by the
soldier while living, or by will. becomes the
property of his heirs at law, and cannot be
sod for the payment of his debts. That, if
the warrant is issued after the death of the
soldier, it becomes the property of his widow,
Or if there be no widow, then the property Of
his heirs at law, without regard to age. That
the proceeds Of a warrant sold by an admins.
traitor are the absolute property o. the widow
or heirs, without regard to any debts of the
deceased soldier. That, however, assignments
properly made by an administrator for dis.
tribution of the proceeds among the heirs at
law, after payment of the funeral and court
expenses, are void, but that attorneys and
administrators fees are not proper court
expenses. That, when a warrant is sold BY
an executor, duly certified copy of the will
must be attached to the warrant, and in cases
where a sale is made by an administrator Or
guardian, that certified copies of the letters
shall be attached, and that the sale must be
shown to have been made for the use of the
heirs.
Year: 1859

ralIrOad from MuScatlne up the valley Ol
the Cedar river, as contemplated by the Tip
ton Railroad and its connections, is an
enterprise second to no other in the State in


Importance. Opening, as it is designed, a
direct channel for the trade Of that rich valley
to the Southern markets, it cannot but become
one of the best paying roads in the State


Cedar Rapids will soon be in railway commu-
nication with the East and with tho Mississippi
river at Clinton, but this is not all she wants.


The trade Of that city needs nearer outlet to
the river. While it is true that railroad
facilities have diverted much trade from this
region to Chicago and the East, it must be
admitted that the bulk of it is still done at St.
Louis. And it will continue to be done there,
owing to the superior advantages of water
transportation. The exports of the Cedar
valley naturally seek the river for Southern
markets, and in return are brought back
supplies of groceries and other heavy goods.
The ncarest river point from the Cedar valley
is Muscatine. Situated some eighty miles
below Clinton, and free from the obstruction
to navigation and high rates of insurance conse-
quent on the Railroad Bridge at Rock Island,
this city is not only the nearest but in all
other respects the best river port for the
CEDAR valley. All that Muscatinc requires to
secure the undivided river-trale of Central
Iowa is railroad up this valley. As our
readers are already aware, this enterprise is
now under way. The construction of a rail
road from Muscatine to Flournoy (there
connecting with the c., |. & N. r. r. has
been undertaken by the citizens of this city
and Upton. The route is short and of easy
grade. Nearly half the work of preparing
the road bed for the iron is already completed,
and, with the proper exertions, the road may be
in running order next fall. Shall it be dones


There is consideration, in addition to any
we have referred to, which should stimulate
the friends of this enterprise to united and
vigorous action at this time. All admit the
naturally superior position of Muscatine for
the trade Of the Cedar valley. 1t will not
come here, however, unless inducements are
offered to it. Already, an effort is on foot to
divert this trade elsewhere. 1t is we'll known
that the people of johnson county have had
in contemplation railroad from Cedar Rapids
or some other point on the c., I. & N. r. r.,
by way of Iowa City, Columbus City and
Keokuk. This road, if it is ever built, will
cut off the trade we are now seeking to secure.
But it will not be built if we push forward
the Upton Railroad. The necessity for such
road will not then exist, and the project can
consequently command but little aid. Every
consideration bearing upon the commercial
prosperity of Muscatine prompts US to unite
our energies at this time in the speedy con-
summation of the long-desired railroad
communication with the Cedar valley. Let
it be done.
Year: 1859

RELIGIOUS DEIUsIoNs.-Th The delus-
ions that leads to suicide and insanity
have nothing to do with Christianity.


The men VINO promulgate them know
as little of the Bible as Of common sense.
They are generally Fanatics or +. OILS and
the proper place for them instead Of the
Pulpit is the Insane Asylum, or the
School of Idiots.


The grand mistake they make is in
supposing that the world is to be saved,
no. by the ''ioolishness Of preaching'-
as ST. Paul has it but by the preaching
of foolishness, which is somewhat
different affair.


The chief officially is tina: Christianity
instead Of being presented to US q rule
of life, is preached to US as subtle and
contradictory creed.


Whoever attempts to apply its divine
precepts to the practical affairs of life
is at once Denounced as a hcretic-an
agitator.


And they tell us that Christ was not
an Agitator!'


What makes people crazy and drives
them to suicide or to idiocy. is not try
ing to live good life (which is all that
Christianity enjoins upon anybody but
trying to swallow bad creed.


Had Christ been mere philosopher,
or theorist, I'VE never should have heard
Of him; but having been the living
embodiment Of Truth-the only living
embodiment of it the world had seen
his name become at nee identical and
coeternal with it; so much so, that it
was no exaggeration for him to say
(even humanl> speaking) Il am the
Truth. IN. y. Saturday Press.
Year: 1859

A MorHRB's ISFLuESoE.-In lecture re-,
Gently delivered by "Grace Greenwood" al
Boston, on "Heroism," she referred to an in
cident that took place at the burning of q
steamer on ons Of the Western Lakes;


Among the few passengers whose courage
and presence of mind rose superior to the
perils and horrors Of the night was q mother
who succeeded in saving her two children by
means of a floating settee. While they were
in the water the mother saw man swimming
toward the settee, and, as he was about tC
grasp it, she cried, "Don't take 1t away from
my poor little childrenl' The man made nc
answer, yet the appeal struck home, for, by
the light of the flaming vessel she could sec
that his face was eonvulsed by tho struggle
between the mighty primal instinct of nature
and something better and holier. 1t was but
for q moment. He threw up his hands with
o groan of renunciation, flung himself over
backward, and went down."
Year: 1859

A MAN SEEKS DEATH ON ACCOUNT OF A
BRorHERs Loss.-We have mentioned the
death Of VIM. G.. Copeland, Of New Orleans,
by thehands Of policeman, but tho Coronsr's
inquest rendered verdict Of accidental
shooting. Tho testimony went to show that
Copeland was partially derangsd that while
in company with man named Evington, he
drew le-barrelled pistol for tho purpose
Of shooting himself, and that in an effort on
the part Of Evinaton to wrest it from him, the
pistol wentof and killed him almost instantly
Deceased said frequently that II ssme one did
not take bis life be would, as he did not wish
to live any longer; that his brother was dead,
and he was the only one he cared for.