smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1859

On THE USE OF BURNT CLAY AS MANURE.
About four years ago, | had my attention
called to the use of burnt clay as manure, by
an Englishman, who used the ashes of burnt
clay on his potatoes and garden vegetables
The good results obtained by him induced me
to try the plan. Accordingly burnt ten bush
els of ashes from good clay sods, aud applied
them to one-tenth of an acre of meadow laud.
| sowed them broadcast about the last August.
The effect was quite perceptible during the fall
and the next season the crop of hay was at
least one-third heavier than it was ON a mead
ow adjoining, where there had beer no manure
of any kind applied.


was induced By my success on meadow land
to continue the use of burnt clay I burned
two hundred bushels during the fall of 1856,
and sowed broadcast one hundred and fifty bush
els on one and half acres Of meadow land;
and the next spring applied fifty bushels to
half an acre of potato ground. The results of
the burnt clay on the meadow land was quite
as satisfactory as was my first trial of them, and
the results Of the burnt clay on the crop of po-
tatoes was equal to an increase of one-third
over half an acre adjoining, on which no ma
nure of any kind was applied, both pieces re-
ceiying the same amount of cultivation, and
we're of the same variety of potatoes.


Being we'll satisfied with past experiments in.
the use of burnt clay, burned forr hundred
bushels, in the fail Of 1857, and during the past
season have used them en- meadow land, on po-
tato ground, aud on spring wheat. The results
on grass and on potatoes we're equal to the re-
suits previously obtained; but ON spring wheat,
the effects were not at all perceptible.


| think its effects on grass and potatoes have
been equal to tho effects of plaster. if not more
SO. shall apply some Of it on spring wheat,
next season, and anticipate better results than
/ obtained last season. shall also continue
its use on meadows and potatoes, and shall try
il ON carrots, oats, and other crops, and .atch
The results with interest.


BEE.


Hickory Blaf, Erie Co, ~. Y. 1s5s.-B,
Year: 1859

MESSAGE AND INAUGURAL ADDRESS oE THE Gov
ERNoR OF GEoRGIA.-Gov. Browns message is be-
fore u.s. 1t is exclusively devoted to internal affairs
finances, banks education, internal improvements,
and contains recommendations of many useful re-
FORMS In his inaugural address the Governor refers
to Federal politics, and the following sound and
patriotic language, which are sure, is unanimous
y reechoed in the hearts of the Georgia Democracy:


The great contest of 1860, which may decide the
fate of the Union is to be fought between the Black
Republican and the National Democratic parties 1t
is useless to disguise the fact; there be no third
party of power between the two, with any prospect
of success Where shall Georgia stand in this con-
test? Shall she stand united with the Democracy,
or shall she divide her strength, and thereby give
incidental aid to her enemies


look to the National Democratic party as the
last hope of the Union. Destroy its integrity, and
trample under foot its principles, and there is no
longer rational hope for the rights Of the South in
the confederacy. love the Union of :hese States,
and am prepared to make every reasonable sacrifice
to maintain it. so long as it does not violate the
rights of my native South. But should the two
come into conflict, | love the rights of the South
more. and am PREPARED to defend them at any sacri-
flee, and at every hazard In the present condition
of affairs, would advise the citizens of Georgia to
stand united with the National Democracy, so long
as they continue to stand by her rights and to pro-
tect them in the Union But should this organiza-
tion be broken down, and her constitutional rights
he denied and her equality in the Union destroyed
would then advise her citizens to strike for inde-
pendence out of the Union-and to pledge to each
other their lives, their fortunes, and their most
sacred honor" never to forsake each other till
triumphant success shall have crowned their efforts.
My fervent prayer to Almighty God is, that this ne
cessity may be averted-that wisdom, moderation
and justice may control all our national and State
councils that the rights of the State and the
| South Carolinian
Year: 1859




We are indebted to the courtesy of His Excellency,
Gov. Ellis for copy of Judge Ruffins letter of
signation, which will be found below. We learn
that the Governor has notified the members of the
Council Of State to meet in Raleigh on the 9th Of
next month"; to fill the vacancy:


4...' .e. ALAMANcE, November 5th 1852


SIR:-It is my duty, think, to resign the office
of Judge of the Supreme Court, and now do so.
The office has been recently accepted by me,
that its resignation during the recess of
the General Assemby y-seems to require word Of
explanation, which, l trust you will allow me to
offer.


The call to the station at the last session of the
Legislature regarded as so high an honor that
with my habitual Difference for that body and my
desire to serve my country when could do so use
fully, could not then decline it. But, certainly,
undertook it with much misgiving as to my capacity
to perform its duties to my satisfaction for any
considerable period. You are aware, and the whole
profession must know, that the place is one which
not only requires learning and ability, but is also
full of labor, to which health of body as well as
mind, is indispensable. At my age that was hardly
to be expected, and the experience of the year
evinces that | am not an exception to the common
rule l have had considerable indispostion during
each term of the Court which am obliged to attri-
butte mainly at least to its DURATION to the abors
belonging to the office and during the two Summer
terms | have suffered from a cough and fever,
threatening permanent decline and materially in
terfering with the discharge of my official duties.
| ought perhaps, to have laid down Office at the
adjournment of the Court at Morganton; and l
would have done it had not though myself obliged
under the hope of rcganing health, to long
as could without improperly restricting your Ex-
ccllency in the period you might wish for the seec
ton of successor. The interval has not resulted
in such improvement as would justify me in longer
deferring my resi- gnation. find have taken me
too much. and | am satisfied that | ought now to
resign. For it would he against the principle of my
whole life to hold office without moral certainty of
doing its duties to the satisfaction of intelligent and
good men, so as to reflect back on the country some
portion, at least of the honor conferred by so high
a public trust. l cannot. therefore, anticipate the
censure of single of my ellowctizeEs for seek
ing, in such condition of things, to be discharged
from service


| must add that retire both with regret and the
deepest sense of obligation TO the Legislature and
the people of the State for the otrepeated proofs of
their confidence, and with an earnest PRAYER to
Almighty God for peace and prosperity in all our
borders


l am, with great consideration,
Your Excelency's most ohcdient servant,


THOMAS RUFFIN.
His Excelency, Gov ELLIS Raleigh, n. C..
Year: 1859

SLAVERY IN VIRGINIA PREFERRED TO FREEDOM AT
THE NORTH Margaret Price, free woman of color,
who was emancipated from slavery about fifteen
years since by Mrs. Price, will make application at
the next term of the Circuit Court to he again sold
into slavery. Since her emancipation, Margaret has
resided in Philadelphia, and upon her return to this
city she was arrested under the law which forbids
any free colored person who has left the State to
again become an inhabitant of the Commonwealth.
This will perhaps be urged as an. objection to the
application to be again sold into slavery. When
arrested, Margaret said she preferred bondage to


life of freedom in the North, and has chosen Mr..
j. H. Tyler as her future master. She is at present
in the service of the Rev. Mr.. Keeling and was ar
rested at his house and brought before the Mayor
Yesterday. His Honor ordered her to remain with
Mr.. K until her application could be decided
Richmond Neacs -....
Year: 1859

The MECHANICS FAIK.-The late exhibition at the
hall of the Mechanics Institute was the most at
tractive it has held, and crowned with fiat
tering success. Every citizen Of Virginia who ap-
precates her true interests must be delighted with
the energy, intelligence and good taste which, from
first to last, have characterized this auspicious
movement for the development of her mechanical
industry The editce in which the exhibitions
have been held in its external appearance and its ad
mirable adaptation for the purposes of the Institute
is itself achievement of which the mechanics of
Richmond have reason to be proud, and the excel
lent schools which have been established in connec
ton with the institute must enlist the respect and
support of the whole community. In view Of the


immense practicable Importance of freeing ourselves
from dependence upon the industry of other States
our men Of capital, enterprise and patriotism ought
to rally in solid body about an institution which,
if efficiently sustained, will do as much to establish
the Independence of Virginia as an army in the
field.-Rich. Dispatch
Year: 1859

TIE RELIGIOUS PREss ON OLD BRowN.-The New
York Observer, organ of the Old School Presbyte-
rians, takes strong ground against hardening Old
BrowE Assuming that he was guilty of murder
and insurrection, it argues as follows:


"Punishment in the government Of God and man
does not spring from spirit of revenge 1t is the
fruit OF love- Love demands that one who has
made war upon society shall die. Philanthropy the
love of man. the love of the human race, the love
of the greatest number, requires that murderers be
punished, as God, who is love. ordained. *
And VIC trembc less in view of Browns
mad freak, than at the fact that there is abroad in
the land sentiment that would shield him and 9TH
ers from the just consequences of their crimes
When those men embarkened in this war upon the
State, when they prepared guns for the white men,
and thousand spears for the blacks, to be used in
bar5arous slaughter when they lmbrued their hands
in blood by taking the first victim (an honest col
ored man who made no resistance, but was only
seeking to escape from their hands, and numbering
him in cold blood; when they refused to lay down
their arms after being overpowered, and continued
their murierous work, they threw away all claim to
compassion, and put themselves on the hazard of
the revolution they had begun If others can find
any cause for pardoning such crime we cannot
Year: 1859

Mr.. COMPTROLLER BRoGDEN.-This worthy and
faithful officer has been aboring under serious ndis
position for week or two past occasoned no doubt
by want of exercise and incessant devotion to his
duties. He is now absent in Wayne. We trust
that he may soon be restored to his usual health.
Year: 1859

t We are surprised at our contemporary of the
Salisbury Watchman. His wit in his last, about the
hobby horse, is as pointless as it is vulgar.


ave forgive the dear creature for what he has said


Since people DA talk of what runs in their head"
Come Bruner, apologize like man, and we will
LET Won off
Year: 1859

TORONTO March 26.-The Governor General this
afternoon gave his assent to the new tariff BILL
The law goes into immediate operation. The tariff
question has assumed position of great political


Importance, and gives rise to a strong opposition
Year: 1859

1t is interesting to observe how fast American
boiler plate is taking the place of the best English
make. The American iron is much stronger, and
is being made more and more sound, so as to stand
equally as well in furnaces. One of the most ex-
perenced and successful locomotive builders in the
country told us that he would prefer even second
class Pennsylvania plate to Lowmoor Bowling
that it was now quite as solid and stronger in
grain.-U S. Minina Journal.
Year: 1859

New DEPOT OF THE UNDERGROUND RAILRoAD-An
Association composed of the colored people of Can
ada West, the object of which is to erect depot at
Sandwich, for the reception of passengers over the
Underground Railroad from the slave States and
the more efficiently to aid those who prefer freedom
to slavery, in their efforts to reach Canada, has
been formed The association which is to be called
the Agricultural, Mechanical and Educational Asso-
citation Of Canada West, is composed principally of
those who, for several years, have been conductors
and depot agents on the Underground Railroad.


They have procured at Sandwich thirty acres of
ground, on which they desire to build houses for
the use of those just arrived from slavery until they
free school for their benefit which is now in pros
porous operation. Lewis Clark, the "George Har-
ris'' of Uncle Toms Cabin, is one of the general
and travelling agents of this Association.-D Detroit
Advertiser.
Year: 1859

letter from Hayti, received in Boston, says the
Boston Journal of the oath, reports that Salomon
conduct had given offence to the conservative
friends of the new government. 1t is said that the
government coffee, which is fifth of the whole
product, will probably be sold hereafter at auction
on the island, instad of shipping it to New York
and Europe on government account, which has
been the custom heretofore
Year: 1859

FEARFUL PosITIoY.-NARRow EsCApE.-At the
high bridge near Catawissa, the passenger train on
Saturday came near making wreck A passenger
as the locomotive and first car reached the bridge
$50 feet high. The front end of the passenger car
was caught by gust of wind and was lifted from
the track, landing on the edge of the bridge. The
motion of the car pulled the bell rope and stopped
the engine so that no lives were lost. 1t was an


instant of fearful peril, with proyidentia deliver
ance- Wlkesbarre Times
Year: 1859

Dispatches have been received from the United
States Ministers at London, Paris, Madrid and Viz
emma, by the late steamer all of which speak o
war in Europe as apparently inevitable. Extensive
preparations for the outbreak were in progress, and
business was suffering great depression in conse-
quence of the disastrous prospect


The following is the statement of the Treasurer
for the week ending March 2lst:
Year: 1859

ROTATION IN OFFIcE-The Richmond ENQUIRER
publishes record of the proceedings had in
Democratic meeting held in the county of Chester
field, Virginia, the l4th instant, and at which
the following preamble and resolution were adop-
ted expressing the sentiments of the Chesterfield
Democracy, sin common with that of Virginia the
South and the Union ~


Whereas the Democracy of Chesterfield, in COM
mon with that of the State, the South, and of the
Union believe that to the of our principles
are indebted alike for the benefits of the past
and hopes of the future, and that any attempt
ed departure from the established usages of the
Democratic party can but be productive of discord
and dlsorganization, frequent recurrence to first
principles is dictated not less by policy than
duty.


That we believe the Northern doctrine of rota-
ton in office, merely for the sake of rotation is
doctrine not only alien TO SOIL but detrimental
to our best interest; that since the origin of our
Government to reward the faithful, continue the
efficient, and elevate the meritorious has always
been the settled policy of the South that it is this
policy which, in rewarding merit, benefits alike the
giver and receiver; that to this is the South to
great extent indebted for the prominence of her
statesmen in the Federal Councils for that fearless
fidelity with which they discharge their trust, up
held by consciousness that generous constitu-
ency will sustain and an appreciating people will
reward them; therefore


Resolved, That, while we do not favor incumben-
cy without merit, the doctrine of rotation in office
is doctrine alien to people, and to which, as
Democrats, we are utterly and unaterably op-
posed.
Year: 1859

The New Orleans True Delta protests against
cruel, arbitrary unjust legislation against free
negroes in Louisiana of whom there is ga large ma
tive resident population, correct in their general
department, honorable in their intercourse with
society, and free from reproach, SO far as the laws
are concerned not surpassed in the noffensiveness
Of their lives by any equal number of persons in
any place, North or South"
Year: 1859

The King of Naples is suffering from disease in
the articulation of the thigh bone, producing such
extreme pain as to render life almost insupportabe


This disease arises from the attack which his males


ty had some years back. In addition to this, the
King suffers from nervous fever, which induces
FREQUENT delirium; and altogether the complication
OF disorders is so severe that medical men do
not hesitate to say that the case is incurable How
far the life of the king may be endangered is anoth-
er question; it is, however, impossible for him to at
tend to public business, though up to certain time
the G'ornate Offctale endeavored to create an i'm
preston that the King was devoted to public af-
fairs. "
Year: 1859

AFFAIRS OF THE PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENr-The
HaMangton Star OF Saturday says In the present
emergency, the lack of the appropriation will be
treated just as dehclences in appropriations have
heretofore been managed, we apprehend In fact
the dehcency for the current year is really all that
VIII require to be provided for; as the payment for
the hrst quarters service of next year would not
ordinarily be made until within few days of the
meeting OF the next Congress, and Congress NAV
De called together week two earlier or the nav
ment may be delayed lew days. In order to
enaoie contractors to perform their part of the
service, notwithstanding the failure of the Govern
ment to pay them at the usual periods, it NAV be
necessary for them to borrow money. This how
ever, Is their business and not that of the Post
master Generals and it is supposed they will pro-
ceed Just as they have been doing, when unable to
wait Tor their money until they could obtain it from
the government. That practice has been to nego-
tlate loans on drafts given by the contractors
against the Department. and the following quota
tion from the ''annual advertisement inviting pro-
posals for carrying the nails, explains the charac-
ter OF the draft with sufficient cearness:


The Auditor OF the Treasury for the Post-office
Department has found so much Inconvenience risk
ana expense to result from the practice of contrac-
tors IN making drafts on their pay in advance of the
quarterly settlements, that he has been compelled
to adopt the following regulation, to which he will
rigidly adhere, and of which contractors and all
concerned will take notice:


'But one draft for the paw on each route per
quarter will be paid or filed for payment in this
office. The draft should state on its face that il is
the only one for the quarter and the route (both to
De speclhed) ON which it is drawn; and the sigma
ture thereto should be attested by the postmaster
at the place where it may be drawn, and one other
witness, and each assignment thereof should be at
tested by two Witnesses


.'lt will be perceived that draft so drawn can
only be received and filed in the office by courtesy
OF the Auditor; it cannot be accepted as business
paper is usually accepted, and imposes no obligation,
and raises no claim on the United States except to
pay the amount at the proper time or SO much as
may be due the drawer on the quarter named and
no other. But if the whole amount due the con-
tractor be not sufficient to meet the draft it cannot
be surrendered but, though portion only be paid,
it must remain in the office as voucher for the
payment, as the law requires of all vouchers"
Year: 1859

II Clothing trade of the West comparatively
of small amount, and confined almost eXclu-
svely to ii retail business in the larger towns and
cities alone. Now this line of Goods has become
an almost indispensable part Of the stock of every
general Dry Goods store from the crowded city to
tile cross road stand. Like all changes in trade,
however, this one has not been produced except for
the bess of Among these ara the great
saving of material by cutting large quantity of
garments together-the superior work and speed Of
sewing machines in manufacturing--the great saw
ing of time in waiting for your 'ttnrn az the Tai
lor's-the uncertainty of even then getting salts
factory stfit = and above all the saving OF at least
oMe-alf the cost Of the garment 10 the price. For
a number of years this has only been part of our
general Dry Goods business, but we have made
arrangements to devote whole house exclu-
sively to it alone with such lines of Notions and
Furnishing Goods will be necessary and desirable
in that trade. Believing that the true interest OF
the trade will be sustain in this enterprise,
we would especially announce that we now have
on hand one of the largest and most desirable
stocks of WELL MADE CLOTHING that was
over offered TO the trade of the West.


We respectfully solicit call from all our old
friends and the trade generally. We charge moth
ing for sAo,cng goods, and not much if you Gay
them. We are prepared to sell to all prompt-tine
buyers III low as any house in the trade. liberal
discount also made on all cash sales.


VIM. L. FRENCH & CO.,


sep3 No. 20 Main street.
Year: 1859

CHoLERA.-The following extract from the
letter of clergyman TO the Lord Lieutenant
of Ireland presents a very simple, and, he says,
effectual preventive of cholera, as we'll as
remedy of great power:


THE preventive is simple: teaspoorful
of powdered charcoal taken three or four times
a week in cup of coffee or other liquid, i'll the
morning.


"When attacked with cholera a mixture of
an ounce OF charcoal, an ounce of laudanum
and an ounce of brandy, or other spirits, may
be given as follows, after being well shaken Il
teaspoontul every five minutes In half an
hour l have known this efectually to relieve
and stay the disease. As The patient becomes
better the mixture may be given at longer in
terNalS.


81 have known a patient in a blue stage and
collapsed, perfectly recovered in a few hours


THE charcoal was tried as u preventive an
q large plantation II i'll the Mauritius. and not a
single indiyiduaisout OF eight hundred was
attacked with cholera
Year: 1859

SORE Notwithstanding the large number o
disappointed candidates before the Convention Satur
day last glad to say that with exception per
haps there is not ''sore hedd'' amongst them Like
good and true Democrats they they will give their
united and hearty support to the entire ticket. The
Grass Valley delegation although somewhat dsappoint-
ed in their expectations acted good faith to their friends
in the Convention and they will not act in bad faith
to the party by showing any spirit of luke
dissatisfaction towards the nominees but will give them
their united support.-G Y. National.


Who is the one exception? had those twelve
proxies anyt thing to do with causing a soreness
of even one head? 1t will be gratifying to the
successful nominees to learn that the Grass
Valley delegation will "give them their united
support" Notwithstanding they were "disap-
pointed in their expectations" after having ''act-
ed in good faith to their friends in the Conven-
tion." How many of the Nevada National AL
lance succeeded in said Convention by the Ier-
formance of those good acts Of faith? ave are
glad to say that with but one exception" there
is not head left amongst them. Let an ad-
miring and virtuous people drop tear for
those who lost their political craniums by ''act-
ing good faith to their friends"
Year: 1859

MEssRs. CARLEY & DAVIS have fitted up a very
neat and pleasant saloon on Broad street, second
door above Pine, where they would be happy to see
their old friends, and the public generally.