TOETRY.
T.lf .Mother's .tt in at nrr.
r la .". tintinr.
Faint piet.irr, (ir more deaf l me
Ilia i all the treasures earn rsn jr
Since she, rty alL fia'!"cd to be,
For whom it was my life to live.
H-re lfcjiiold hat fvled cheek,
'Ilic calm, smooth brow and flowing luir,
1h lif $iVaoke in tones no meek,
. .!i"nfyjtlij to heaven their fervent prayer,
nil who crancleea vigils kept
About my path In faded years.
An J o'er mjr waywnr'n-s haih wept
Now soars tieyu:id thia vale of teais.
Yes, nlte who sought my iarl to mould
For brighter cl.mes and purer skies,
Now dwells where count lc suns hath rolled,
Unmarked by year or centuries.
Yon moon, whose tr.ick the milky way,
Whose light still glimmer on (ho wave,'
Through months hath emit it mellow ray
. t'pou her lone and dreary grave.
Thou sweet tftrmento of the pant,
A priceless treat an now thou art t
lliroiiRh years to come, while life shall hint,
I'll keep and wear the next my heart.
AGRICULTURAL.
Ioun Hlalr l'atr.
A correspondent f the Missouri Pi-mo-crut,
gives tho following account of the
Iowa Stnte fair, held recently in Muscu
tine, in thul Slute :
" Tho third nnnunl exhibition of the
Iowa Stuto I'll i r , closed hero this nftcrnoon
(Oct. 10th.) nftcr three dtiy's continuiuicc,
during whit h tinio it 1ms Ix-on largely nt
tciuli'd. The town hns been nvrrliowing
with pip.-ts from nil pnrts of the. Srhto, anil
many even from Illinois nnd Missouri.
Tho ground nre clligiWy situated nhoui
two miles from the city, and contain inn
jilo iicconimodations for tho minimis tx
hibited. A State Fair should he n per
miuient institidion, to be holden in tho
same place each year, and preparations
made accordingly.
STOCK AND llOHStS.
There was n largo collection of very
fair Mock exhibited but little strictly choice.
Carelessness wns jioticenblo throughout,
and were disposed to nttribute the defect
more to tho mode of keeping, than inferi
ority of breedi. , The fanners of Iowa
have not given sufficient attention, we fenr,
to the manner of feeding and raising stock
in brief, do not as a class, fully nppte-
cmte tho advantages of high-toned agri
cultural periodic ils, and works on that
subject. Inceptions can, oi course, w
found, and these few exceptions, do more
good in the community, than ten dozen
old fashioned fanners, who will neither
make improvements themselves, nor adopt
those of others.
We noticed some good specimens of
sheep, and judge well of Iowu as a wool
growing State, from those shown. There
was aUo a good display of swine.
The display of horses vas really very
excellent, ami some few of rare beauty
were shown, which we regret our inabili
ty to notico separately and indivtdunlly.
To partially report would do greater in
justice, than to deal generally as we are
reluctantly compelled to do.
rRVlTS AND VClitTABI.KS.
There were beautiful and numerous
varieties of apples, which we do not re
member to have seen exceeded in quality,
and rarely in quantity at a fair. A upe
cimen of Rhubarb plant from Wisconsin
was thirteen inches in circumference and
weighed eight and one-half pounds.
Hoots, l'umpkins, Radishes, Turnips,
Squashes, and Potatoes exceeded in Me
the bounds of reason and almost of cre
dence, and proves conclusively that Iowa
is some pumkins in the vegetable business,
DOMVST1C MllTACTI'lir.
The display here was laKn ing under
moderate " goneness" and was not very
extensive, though some of tho articles
were very credituble.
Some white flaluiel would do credit to
soiuj of thoso ingenious and busy dames
who preceded u by n half century, Some
fancy needle-work showed great taste
and skill, a scarf richly embroidered
especially. Also, some worked handker
chiefs were very neatly vx"utod. Some
yarn stockings showed that home industry
was yet popular in Iowa, and so long as
it is we have hopes of her pernutut-ncy
and presume she will not be " disolved."
The lady who made her husband a fine
shirt did not exhibit it, but the knit coun
terpanes were there implying that the
maker was industrious. The patch-work
quilt business was luippily represented,
but it is a tui:iess only lit for little girls
and folks who haven't anything to do.
Hon. Yvorannot but think this artic le
dostinq) to supercede boards or rails for
the purpose intended, and while vs yield
our pri -u retire to tin Osage orange iioilge
we bofpenk for wire nt least nn impartial
trial.
Messrs. r.mcry &. Hrothers, of the
Agrii-uitural works. Chicago, done some
excellent work with their thresher and
separator, and w e observed afforded gene
ral satisfaction with their horse powers.
The rorn and rob mills were represented
by the " Little (Jinnt," (which seems ubi
ijuitoMs,) the "Star" and " I'xcelsior
Young America," and an interesting con
test took place for tho set of silver ten
service which had been placed nt the dis-Pot-nl
of the ocictv. hv Jaines B. Chad-
wick, of your city, to be awarded ,to the
best Mill. Tho roinnnttpe lotM mined
open twenty revolutions each for the mills,
when they performed as follows: The
Little Grunt ground one and three-fourth
hurdiel-, the Starles.i than throe-fourths
of one buslrol, and the Excelsior Young
Amerira seven-eights of one bushel of
mi;nl in the time. The committee ilnani
iiiously decided in favor of the Little (Jiant
and awarded the silver service nccoid
ingly. 11. Spencer, of 'nurliiigton, had on tin?
ground a thresher which wns not tested
in cotisonuonce of an nnident arising
from defective Muclisniithing. ;
Messrs. Ijindrtth &. Jvuis, of P.-oria,
III., exhibited n rorn-vhetler, (Reading's
rrttenO which astonished mid pleaded by
the rapidity of its performance. It is for
two or four horses, and can lie made to
shell two hundred und fifty bushels per
hour.
Mr. Hedges of Cincinnati, though nearly
killed by an accident at the Kentucky Fair,
nt Paris a few days fimc, hud a special
renin rci tiou for the purpose of exhibiting
the " Crescent (ruin Mill," manufactured
by Scott nnd Hedges, of Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Crescent received first award over
the " Felon" nnoiher similar portable
iron flouriii.'r, though a much more expen
sive mill than the Crescent. J. P. Smith
showed a Rough Si Rendy corn sheller,
which did a moderate amount 'of work
with a moderate amount of " hand" power.
II. C. Ilouts & Co., of St. Louis, n patent
wire cloth smut machine. Geo. Kelly, of
Wisconsin, an ingenious contrivance for
equalizing the draft of horses on a thresh
ing machine, which seemed well adapted
to the purpose. N. H. Grupe, of Hurling
ton, hud a churn, but we detest thut spe
cies of ccntrivance from the too vivid re
membrance of our boyhood.
hVNDRItS.
C. P. Lure 8t Co., of Davenport, showed
fmo specimens of blank books. I j ow-
ton, oi Hatavia, III., specimens of wagons
and carriages, the grace of model onu
beautiful finish of which would do credit
to any manufacturer, either east or west.
Faxon, Norton & Co., fine furniture, much
admired. Holt Si Wilson, of Muscutine,
some superb hurness. Geo. Roberts &
Co., fine saddles and harness. S. Ketch
um Si W. II. Stearne, of Muscatine, fine
disiiluy of lioots and shoes. S. 11. Clasher
ambrotypes ; were fine specimens of that
art. Numerous iars of pickles produced,
on our sleep, the effect of an attack of
mania ;oit. They consisted of snukes,
lizards, toads and creeping things goner
nllv. If every housekeeper would pirk!
a few the present season, or accent a few
from the nameless wretch who exhibited
at Muscatine, we think that class of con
diment would not need any immediate
replenishing, ami make the suggestion
uccoi'dinoly. D. Doi wavt, of Linn Co.,
exhibited some beautiful Chinese fowls
called Silkeys, which we fervently hope
and pray may fall upon and exterminate
every long legged Shanghai in the world
The proceedings closed with an address
preceeded by a display of female eques
trianism, more creditable m point of oxe
cut ion than conception. We cannot sepa
rate such public displays from cireusscs,
and would suggest that they lie confined
therw instead of appearing in the crowded
amphiilieutor of the Agricultural Fair.
We have the same fault in regard to the
excessive trotting matches, which was a
fault at Muscatine and at Alton.
crs. Tre millers lay (no eggs irom wincn
the tomahv or polnto worm is produced,
This despised reptilo probably destroys
each evening the rudiments cf some thou
sands of worms thut injure two important
esciil' ul plants.
We should study the history of these
humble parts of creation, uid learn to
protect, encourage, and upply to use ?uch
as were provided for that purp se. An
enemy the curculio and the ci,Kllinfc
moth may yet be discovered among them.
F.neourngement is nlso to be taken from
the fact, that when any rpeoies of the ani
mal kingdom becomes thus numerous, they
arc apt to rapidly disappear from the. ope
ration of causes not always discovered or
understood. A few years since a species
"f grasshopper began to increase beyond
its usual tiumlx r. At the end of the third
seusMi it was so numerous, in ninny locali
ties in this county, that it lirst devoured
every kind of green vegetation; next it
ate off the down from the surface of old
rails, nnd at length each individual, Kil-kenney-bke,
attacked the legs and wings'
of ils neighbor. In this predicament they
all died, ond lit this day very liuuted iiui'u
bers are to be found.
The rose-bug, potato-bug, and slug have
ench'had ils periods of increase, excess,
nnl disappearance, in this vicinity, during
the last ten years. TJie wheat-weevil is
now increasing and sni'eailit'g Over this
country, yet it is probable some counter
acting agent will sooner or later appear
to arrest rts progress.
With these facts before us, we say to
our horticulturists; He not discouraged;
but persevere.
OMAHA ADTCirnsEMEXTS.
C. A. Henry it Co.,
WIIOT.FSAt.E AM) HF.TAII. DRUG
(JISTS. At the NrsaASRA T)aen Sroar,
Omsha e Ity, NetrHk, have nn hand and are
eonatantlr' reivln( a Urn and complete
assortment of pruir, Chemicals, Patrnt Medi
cines, Pve StiitTs, Mipiors, Hsjars. I'reaervru
Krnlts. ronfertlonariM, e.,fce. lliysiclani'
orders filleil on a amall advance on coat. 1-tf
ANIiRr.W J. Fori-I.r.TO. WILLIAM !. BYERS.
ropplcton St Byers,
TTORM'.VS AT T,AV. AND CKNF.
JY UAL LANI ARK NTS, Omaha eltr,
NeliraFka. Land Warrants hoimht and sold.
Land Kntercd on Time. Special attention
Kivrn to the selection ami entry of Lands for
Settlers, and nil others .leglHnc choice lorn
tlnno. Land Claims, Town lots and all kinds
of Honl Kutate, bonght and sold and invest
ments made for Distant Dealers.
A Competent Surveyor and Draughts
man ahvava in readiness to survey landii, fnid
end epct.' Lands and Town lots, and draft
fit? Tints lr
ril VKLl'.S D. RRKKN AND niCHAHD
KIM BA LL, 1h". -his purchased 'his well known
and nnpnlar Salonn, in Omaha city, woiun
respecfnllv inform the pulilic, that they are
now prepared to furnish their e's,","!;"J"t
all hmirs, wilh HOT MKALS, OYSTf.B;
SMt DINKS. PIGS VV.I.T, ritn.i-.ci
TO NO UK. RAMI'., and other
lim-'ltnsiIMKNTS,
Comprlsinj-ail 'he Delicacies of the season.
Com ve that luini'er and thirst Coins to
the ArKX and ye shall he filled.
"tirr-V r rMfH ITT
A MrlnUlo
Age of
nbniit tlie
Horses,
A few days ago we met n gentleman
from Alabama, who gave us h piece of
information in regard to ascertaining the
age of a horse after he or she has passed
the ninth year, which was now to us, and
will be, we tire sure, to most of our read
ers. It is this, after the horse is nine
years old. a wrinkle comes at the upper
corner of the lower lid, and every year
thereafter he has one well defined wrin
kle for each year over nine. If, for in-
iustance, a horse has three w rinkles, he
is twelve; if four he is thirteen. Add
the number of wrinkles to nine, and you
will always get it. bo says the gentleman
and he is confident it will never fail. As
a good many people have horses over nine
it is easily tried. If true tho horse uen-
tist must give up his trade. S. Tlanter,
An Tditor lu the Field.
At the Agricultural Fair, held at White
rinins, Westchester county, N. Y., last
week, A. P. Comings, Ii the agricul
tural editor of the New York Observer,
nnd one of its proprietors, carried off the
first premium tor the hest pair of working
oxen, the lirst tor the best Durham bull
tho lirst for the best sull'olk bonr, the lirst
for the best mare and colt, the first for the
best pair of turkeys, and the best jxtir of
hylned ducks ana the best pair ot black
ducks.
The prize crop of Indian Corn in the
State of (Jhio, for lH-to, was one hundrec
and sixty-two bushels per acre
Tootlo & Greene,
WHOLESALE fc RETAIL DEALERS,
Ulenwoud. Iowa. We bre leave to
call the attention of the Good People of Mills,
Pottawattamie. Mun'temerv ana Lass com
ties. Iowa; also, Douglas and Cass counties,
Nebraska, to our lartte and late supply of every
kind of MERCHANDISE, usnallv kept in
Western Iowa. Onr Stock of drocerles is
laree and cotnolete. havine been uonirut and
shipped n little lower than oie neighbors.
Our stork or Jlanlwnre, wieensware, voou-
enware, Moots anrt Mioes, nais ami i nps ami
Read v-Made Clothinc have nil bean purchased
in the Eastern cities, at the lowest cash prices.
Oive iih n ca 1 before voil lmrcliase, and it
we do not sell you cheap' goods, we will make
our neiiihbors do so.
Cv Remember the cheapest house in town.
TOOTLE . GREENE.
Glcnwood, Iowa, Oct. 2:), lSftti. 1-tf
VALUABLE RECEIPTS
UXaHOOI) AmXHTISEMENTS.
(OCNIIL BLOTS ADVERTISEMENTS.
Tootlo it Jackson,
Tr0RWARDINO it COMMISSION MER
' riliNTS. Council Muffs ClT. Iowa.
Having a Large and Commodiona W'arehonse
on the Levee at the Council Muffs landiif,
are now prepared to receive and store, nil
Linda of merchandise and nroduce, will receive
and pay charges on all kinds or rreiRUis so
that Steam Boats will not be detained as they
have been heretofore, in Retting some one to
receive freight, when the consignees are alisent.
RK.rrrri: i Llvermoore fc Cooiev, s. l.
n.ivls At. C.a. and H.imiihrev. Pull k. Tory, St.
Louia, Mo. s Tootle & Eafrlei'.'h, 8t. Joseph,
Mo. i J. S. Clieiiewrorth Jt Co., Cincinnati Ohio
W. V. Coiilbouch. Hurlington, Iowa. l-tf
Oroono, Wcaro it Benton,
T") ANKERS, DEALERS IX EXCHANGE,
I J and Land Agent. Council Muffs, Iowa.
Notes and Bills collected and remitted to any
part of the United States. Money received on
denoeit. and Interest allowed. haatern or
Southern Drafts furnished In auma to suit pur
chasers. Land Office funds paid for Currency
or bills of Exchange. Loans effected on good
securitv. Taxes naid, title examined, and
Real Estate bought and sold on Commission.
Lands entered for tettlera and time given for
payment. OlhVe opposite the Pacific House,
in west lower room or Land Olllce.
UerrKENcYs s F. S. Jesup k. Co.; W. J,
Barney Co., Bankers. Dubuque, Iowa Cook
k. Sarirent. Bankers. Davenport, Iowa t Cul-
lwi ton & Reno, Hankers, Iowa City, Iowa J
People's Bank, New York City; ketcliem,
Rogers ft Rennet, Bankers. New York City;
Selkon, Withers &. Co., Washington, D. C.
Hon. Clias. Mason, Com. or 1'atents, wash
ingtoi., D. C. : Hon. A. C. Dodge, S. U. S.
Burlington, Iowa : Hon. G. W. Jones, S. U.
S , Dubuque, Iowa ; Hon. Joseph Williams,
Chief Jnatice, Muscatine, Iowa.
Council Bluffs, Oct. 23, 1S3C. 1-tf
VARIETY.
Nuckolls & Co.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STORE,
(ilenwood, Mills Co., Iowa. The un
dersigned be leave tocall the intention of the
People of Mills and ailioiiung Counties to tho
fact that they are In receipt, of their
FALL AND W1M Ml UUtlUS.
Which for price and durability are unsur
passed in Western Iowa, which in addition to
onr Summer stock of GROCERIES, &.C, on
hand, makes it one of the most desirable stocks
of GOODS in the Western Country.
Glenwooil, Iowa, Oct. 23, isun. l-tr
ST. MARY ADVERTISEMENTS.
About Hugs, riles, .Mollis, and
Su alto.
Professor Kibtlam), in the columns, of
the Ohio Tanner snva :
It seems to be an established law in na
ture, thut when any species of the niiiinul
kingdom becomes inconveniently or mop
dinatt'ly numerous, Proidence provides a
check or luilance, usually in tlw form of a
devouring enemy.
The Hessian tly threatened to extermi
nate the wheat plant fifty years since, yet
it is not only kept in check by not less
than three or four minute parasites, but
they may ultimately extinguish the race.
The iee-iiioth has nearly ruined our
.11 IV . I '
I sioa k oi oecs. t ive years smi-o w e ois
i covered the small house-wren encased in
To Clean the Face of Soft Mating
any, or other Porous Wood.
an '
Alter scraping ami sauu-paperu:g in
the usual manner, take a sponge and vA
wet the surface to raise the grain ; then
take u piece of pumice atone, free from
stony particles, and cut the way of the
fibres ; rub the wood in the direction of
the grain, keeping it moist with water;
let the work dry ; then if yon wet it nguui
you w ill find the grain much smoother,
and it will not raise so much; repeat the
process, and you will find tho surface per
fectly smooth, and the texture of the wood
much hardened ; by this means, common
soft Honduras mahogany will have a face
ciiuul to fine llispamoia. If this does not
succved to your satisfaction, you may im
prove the surface, ly using the pumice
stone w ith cold-drawn linseed oil, in the
same manner as you proceed with water ;
this will be found to put u most beautiful
a well as durable face to your work,
which may then be polished or varnished.
P.A.SARPY,
Wholesale it Retail Merchant,
CORNER OP MAIN AND GREGORY STREETS;
ST. MARY, IOWA
HAS iust received and now has fur sale, a
large assortpient of selected merchandise
adapted to the wants of all. in this new and
thrivinecommunitv, which he can sell as cheap
as can be ottered elsewhere so bich upon the
Missouri river. His poods have been selected
by an experienced purchaser, with special
reference to the circumstances and w ants of
all classes of settlers In a new country. La
dies and rentlemen, children and youth, all
can be aupplied. Call and see for yourselves.
His stock consists of the following, amoni: a
treat manv other articles he cannot now enu
merate ! Among nis
Dry Goods,
May be found Woolen and Satinet Cloths
Cassinet, Tweeds, Cashmeres, Linsevs
Flannel, Red, White, Gray and Illue, Caspian
Plaids, Cotton Goods. Sheetiiiijs and Shirtings,
Kleacned and linhleacliecl. nine ann White,
Drillings, Osnaburg, lled-Ticking, Hickory
queens, ic, Ate.
Fancy Goods. '
A beautiful assortment of fancy prints of
every variery or style anrt pattern. Gingnams
1,1 wns, figured Alpacca, iiombaimes, Horn
bayetls, Shawls, Scarfs Handkurchicf.s, Neck
erchiefs, Crape, Musliu, Edgings. Ribbons
&c, &.C.
llothlng.
A well selected itock of Sunimer. V'all ar.d
Winter Clothing, consisting in part of line
Dress Coats, Pants and Vests; also, good
Summer Clothing of all deicriptioiiH. and heavy
Clothing for Fall and Winter use. AUo, Sliirta,
Knit Flannel Drawers and Undershirts, Socks,
tc. Mens' and Hovs' Hats and Cap, of va
rious fashions, qualities and prices. Boots tc
Shoes, thick and thin, polished and unpolished,
of every description, for Men, Women, and
Children's use.
Groceries,
Crushed, Clarified, Iaf and Brown Sugar,
Molasses, Syrup Molasses, Golden Svrup,
Superior Tea, Rio and Java CorToe, Sissifras,
Ginger, Pepper, Cloves, Spic, Cinnamon,
RELLEU'E ADVERTISEMENTS.
SPLENDID GOODS,
AT THE
VARIETY STORE
OP H. VALE.
THR Subscriber having just opened at his
store in Hellevue, a freh supply of goods, of
every description, would call the attention of
purchasers, to the fact, that he has the largest
and best selected stock of Goods, to be fouud
in Nebraska, and that they will find him aup
plied at all times, with
4S1LKS, SATINS,
ilIL,l.liAKY & 1JKT liUUJJS,
GROCKItlKS, LIQUORS,
rOW 1) Ml, BMW I ,
LEAD. HARDWARE,
BOOTS, SHOES, tc, fee.
Ml of which has been selected by himself from
the best establishments in the country, and
which he will sell lower for cash, than the
same quality of goods can be purchased at, in
nnv store in this section of country.
He has also, a large and well selected stock
oC KI.ADY-iMAUi;
Of every description, best quality and finish,
anil Interior to none in Nebraska.
Thankful for past favors, he solicits a con
tinuance of public patronage, and hopes that
purchasers win call and examine Ins goods,
before buying elsewnere. h. VALb.
Ilellevue, Oct. 23, IS'jO. 1-tf
HOUSE CARPENTERS AND
Heads.'
A somewhat consequential but evident
ly verdant individual approached one of
the delivery windows, at the Post Office,
a short time since, and addressing the
clerk then and there on duty, said
"Do you keep heads here i
"Ilends?" answered the clerk.
Yes. heads," was the reply.
Oh," responded the clerk, "you mean
stamps?" T.
"ell, stamps.
A stamp was produced and closely ex
amined by the outsider.
m AM
"How much lor this i askea ne.
"Three cents."
"Suppose I take a hundred can you
not let ine have them cheaper f
"No, not if you take a million.
"Then eive me a dozen or so, for a
sample, nnd if I like them I will purchase
a quantity. '
The clerk entered into an explanation
of the nature and value of postage stamps,
showing that it was impossible for him to
abate their price or give them away
when the fellow turned upon his heel and
departed, 'breathing threatenings and
slaughter against an establishment that
was 'too stingy to throw off,' or give sam
ples. '
' I don't care so much about the bugs'
said Mr. Wormley to the head of the
genteel private family in. which he re
sides, "but the fact is, inarm, I hain't got
the blooi to spare j you see that yourself.
PtDAoocuE. First little boy, what is
your name.
Little ISoy. Jute.
Pedagogue. Oh, no; your name is
Julius. Next little boy, what is yours?
Secosd Boy. My name is Billious.
A Western editor on entering his of-
fice, and seeing his apprentice boy cutting
some queer capers, called out to him,
"Jim, what are you doing on uie floor I
"Why, sir, I have had a shock?"
"A shock?"
"Yes, sir."
"What kind of a shock?"
"Why, sir," said the lad, gasping, "one
of your subscribers came in during your
absence, said he owed for two years sub
scription, paid it, and also paid another
year in advance."
"In advance ! rasped the editor, near
ly as much overcome as his lone apprentice.
"Yes, sir, and it has produced such aa
effect upon me, that I have been perfectly
helpless ever since."
"And well you may, J im. liut, get
up ; it you 6umve this, you are sate, as
there is little prospect of another such ca
tastrophe in this office."
WE would respectfully inform the inhabi
tants or nenevue ami vicinity mat we are
prepared to ERECT and FINISH
Buildings of all Descriptions,
On the shortest notice, and In the most work
menlike manner. Having been engaged in the
business several years, we feel continent In
stating, mat an wno lavor us witn uieir cus
tom, will be pleased with our work.
WEST & STOORS.
Bellevuc, Oct 23. 18.V5. 1-tf
To Itiulso t hicken.
Bon? the chickens, stuff thorn with
forcemeat, place in the rtewpan the bones
nnd trimmins?, lay the chicken upon them
with a bruise of line herbs, onions, mace j rround Ginger, Nutmegs, Snuffs, Tobtcco,
r.. .! ,..- ...,..., i
to bo shaking to the ladies-forbear to ; . - . h From that llint
inthc such tasteless objects upon a wor d w . ...j , ,Mirollr;1r(, lh visits nlll,
increase of this bird, by calling into requi
sufficiently sinful we assure you arkiously
we have nerves. A plain chintz comfort
is far prettier than the most intricate pic.
ing ; while a plain white, buff or drab
ground will gratify your insatiate disposi
tion to " quilt," and afford a muth neater
Dounterpano.
The Berlin wool work was amply ex
hibited. Knit collars and tidys showed
sition old oyster-cans and emty loxes, and
placing them in position to invite the wrens.
At this time the injurious moth is evidently
reduced in numbers, while our grounds
are cheered by many of these inquisitive
and active birds, Man is prone to des
troy most of the agents which superior
nmueu. n.n conurs anu miy, mwiw,,,, has proviJod to counteract the
taste, beside, a largo variety of articles U pprw,ali iasPCts Krii and rniies
which we have no .pace to enumerate. I ur ownmim air K. means Jf do.
whoie, bomo thin bhces of lacon, about
three parts of a pint of b'.ock, or if that is
nBt handy, water, and two glasof of
xherry ; the bacon should lie added last,
('over close, and stew for two hours.
Then take out the chickens, strain the
braise, remove the fat, and boil the braise
rapidly in a glaze; paint it over tho
chickens with a brush, while the braise is
lioiitg boiled ; brown the chickens before
the fire, it adds to their appearance,
When glazed, fowls may be braised iu
the same manner.
To .Make Tomato Wine.
Tuke small, ripe tomatoes, pick off the
stems, put them into a basket or tub, wash
clean, then mash well, nnd strain through
a linnen rag, (a bu.-bel will make five
gallons pure,) then add two nnd a half to
three pviuiuls of brown sutrar to each gul
Ion ; then put into a cask, and ferment
and fine as for rasberry . wine. If two
gallons of water be adde"d to each bushel
of tomatoes, tho wine will be as good.
I'keful IteceipC
Tho Journal de Saint Quiutin publishes
a receipt for curing cattle of the fermen
tation produced iu their stomachs from
MACHI5EBV An implemests. fense ; yet the crow, blackbird, and wihxI
G. G. Mahen, of Muscatine, had a very j pecker are mercilessly destroyed. The
large and fine display of hardware, cut- j harmless garter-snaVe devours daily huu
lery, pianos and other musical instruments, j dreds of insects. A large toad has taken
tools and agricultural implements, much , his position imder a myrtle border to my i eatinu' clover and other green food. The
the largest and best shown by any one I verbena bed, and -each evening .sallies I remedy is a spoonful if ammonia, dis
person on the ground. He also exhibited . forth, and captures from twelve to twenty ! nolved in a glass of water, and adiniwV
put up specimens of wire fencing, which j of the phynxes, or lady-bird millers, I tered to the animaL The cure, it states,
elicited an unusual degree uf commeivla- which at that hour viii the verlona How-' takes pl:ic w ithin nn hour.
Cijrnrs, Pipes, Soap, Candles, Vinegar, Pickles
Pepper-sauce, &,c, &c.
Provisions.
' A large assortment of Flour, of various
qualities and prices ; Corn Meal and all 'he
various products of tbt Farm aud Harden;
Paeon, Fish, Kiln dried Apples, Peaches,
t urranu, Kdisma, &.e. .
lurdwarf.
Stoves of vario'M patterns, for Cooking and
Heatius rooms, S:ove-pire and Elbows, larsre
and email Iron Kettles, Frying P.on, Skillets,
Hand-Iron, Shovels and Tongues, Manure and
Hst F rk, Scythes, Shovels and Spade, lyi
and Trace Chains, Axes, IPuuinere, Pincers,
Iron and Steel, Nail., Hurse-Kaaps, Filet,
Saws, Knives and Forks, Pocket Knive, Ra
zor. Butts and Screws, Door Handles, Knobs
Locks, &.c, Slz.
Tinware.
A.reneral assortment kept for household
purposes.
Mood ware. -
Wash-tubs, Shakers Pails, Wood and Zinc
Washboards.
Lfathrr,
Sole Leather, Harness Leather, Cowhide,
Kip Skin. Calf Skins, I.ininfi and Morocco,
Saddles, Pridlea, Halters, Ijiriats, Circinglet,
Belly-bands, Driving-lilies, Collars, Back
straps, Girths, Blind-bridles, tc., fee.
Medicines.
A general assortment of Medicines, for
Fever, Fever aud Ague, and the common
complaints of the country. Cook's, Lee's,
Sappenyton's, Krseg's and Jaynes Pills. Qui
nine, Tonics, and various kinds of Stimulants,
Anodvnrs, Liniinenta, simI ulhvr articles ucrea
ry for Ibe sick mid the invalid. 1-tf
rriHE Proprietor of the above Sa
X loon, takes great pleasure in
announcing to the public, that he is
now prepared to serve at all hours, and in the
nest manner,
WARM OR COLD MF.ALS,
OYSTF.RS, COOKED IN KVKRY STYLE.
SAKD1NF.S, PHIS FEET,
PICKLF.D TONOUF.,
ROILED EGOS AND GAMK IN SEASON,
Together with every thing that is usually
i ouna in a r itta j. i;t,A&3
Refreshment Saloon
Having had considerable experience in ca
tering for the public taste, he is sure that all
who tavor mm with a call, will be satitied.
CHARLES JOHNSON
Believes, Oct. 23, lS.io. 1-tf
BLACKSMITKING.
rrIIK Undersigned beg leave to inform
J. the Inhabitants of Douglas county, U if
that thev are nrcnared. to do all work in v
their line of business, In the best manner, and
on the most liberal terms, at their shop in
Bellevne.
P'tf Havintr had several years experience
at "HORSE-SHOEING, in some of the best
shops in Eastern Cities, thev will be able to
give entire aatiifaction,to all who favor them
witn Uieir patronage, in tins line.
SHAW & ICETON.
Rellevue. Oct. 23. IIVl. 1-Om
i came to"stay7
l me urmeriUued would respectfully an
nounce to the citizen of Bellevue and vicinity.
41. .. i. U - ! I A 1 '
uiai U9 19 repftrt(i vo uo
HOUSE. SIGN AND
ORNAMENTAL PAINTING.
GRAINING, MARBLEING. tc. in all its
various uraucnes,
PAPER HANGING
Executed in the neatest style. .
I'y Paints mixed to order, and for sale,
oct.ll, 1 J. T. WHITE
NEW ARRIVALS AT THE
cm: a I
THE Subscriber respectfully invites th at
tention of purchasers, to bis large and splendid
stock of Goods, consisting of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
HARDWARE, HATS.
BOOTS. CAPS,
SHOES, TOBACCO,
PATENT MEDICINES, tc, tc,
All of which he warrants of the best descrip
tion, and bought expreaslv for this market.
He has also a well .elected stock of
ItTJATW-MADTC
Mad. after the L ATEST FASHIONS, of the
BEST MATERIALS, and by EXPERI
ENCED WORKMEN, all of which he tell
CHEAP FOR CASH.
JOHN CHASE.
H llevue. Oct. 2-t, IT.li. 1-tf
A younffster, not quite three years old,
said to his sister, while munching ginger
bread, "Sis, take half of thia cake to keep
I till afternoon, when I get cross."
Guessino Time. It is recorded of a
minister, in the early settlement or this
country, that he broke off in the midst of
a sermon and exclaimed :
"I guess you are all asleep, ain't ye 1
Upon hearing this, a young man rose
in tne miust ot uie congregation, anu
said: '
"I guess we ain't half asleep !". .
An action was instituted against the of
fender, and he was brought up to trial for
speaking in "sarmon tune. When tne
penalty was about to be adjudged, the pri
soner gained his liberty and his case, and
overthrew the logic of the prosecution, by
declaring to their honors, and the jury,
if they had one, that lie had not spoken
m "sarmon time, but in "guessing time.
The judge let him go at liberty. . -
Illegible Manuscript What gues-
sers printers must be ! A isew xoric edi
tor, descanting upon the guess-at-half-of-it
style of writing, in wnich many articles
are sent to be printed, gives the following
amusing specimen. A piece or poetry
before him, written in what, at a reason
able distance, seemed illegible, when ex
amined a little closer, appeared to present
the following:
Alone toss'd rolls a tear by Moses,
A many things we mourn by day ;
Tom and the shouting Indian chorus,
And seethe Uieir limbs at play.
Knowinp;, however, that his correspon
dent was not a fool, he more carefully
examined it, and he guesses the following
version is nearer the author's intention
I love to stroll at early morn
Among the new mown hay ;
To mark the sprouting Indian corn,
And see the lambs at play.
"Lafayette told a camp anecdote of the
revolution one morning at the President's
(Monroe's) table, of such gout, writes
AVirt to his friend Morris, "that I think
Pope ought to have it in his budget. Hay
asked him whether Lord Sterling wa
really a nobleman by birth, or only
lord by courtesy." The marquis said he
did not know how that was, but that there
never was a lord that was prouder of his
tide; that no one could say "lord" or
"lordship" in his hearing, but he thought
that he was the person spoken to or
spoken of. In proof of which he stated
that one of Sterling's soldiers was to hs
shot for some offense, and as the po
devil was going to the place of execution,
with his arms manacled behind him, h
raised his eyes to heaven, and, in his
despair, exclaimed, "Lord have mercy on
mef Soys Sterling, with all the im
portance of Jupiter, both cheeks puffed
up with rage, "I'll bo d 1 if I do," im
agining that he alone could be the object
of the ejaculation. It was extremely well
told, and produced a high effect.
Have tho cournje to be honest In
your dealings.