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W. A. OWENS,
ATTORNEY AT LAW, CHARLOTTE, N. C.
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ing Counties.
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January 1858. ,
II. La F. ALEXANDER,
Attorney at Law, Charlotte, W C.
Office over China Hall.
August II, 1 SS8. y
P. SAUKS,
Architect and Ruilder,
AVill furnish Designs, Plans and Drawings for Public
Baildiags, Private Residences and Villas. Particular
aUeation will he paid to building Flouring Mills, Corn
Mills, sc. Orrici in :d story oi Alexander's Building,
front room, over China Hall.
Charlotte. Oct. 19, 1858.
FOX & WHITE,
Medical and Sargerr.
y Op kick no Stairs in Spriaga' Baildiag.
C J. FOX. M. D. W- B. WHITE, M. D.
April 3, 1858. 3-tf
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April .:. 1858. 3-tf C. J. FOX.
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October 5, 1858. tf
ROBERT GIBBON, M. D.,
PRACTITIONER OF JIEDKIIE
AND
OJprr No. 2 Irwin s corner, ClIARLOTTK, N. C.
December 14. 1858.
A. C. WILLIAMSON,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Has taken an office jointly with J. A. Fox, Esq, up-stairs
next door to the Court House, where he will be con
stantly present to attend to all calls on professional
business made for himself or for Mr Fox when he is
absent.
January 4, 1859. tf
J. A. FOX,
Attorney eft
Office mat door to the Court House, Up-Staira
A. C. WILLIAMSON, Esq., who is a joint occupant
of the office, and who will be uniformly present, will
attend to professional business for me in my absence.
December 21, 1858 tf
COLLEGE OF DENTAL
SURGERY. 3
HAVING located permanently, tenders his profes
sional services to the citizens of Charlotte, N. C,
and vicinity.
DR. WAYT prepares and inserts artificial Pal
ates and Obturators, and attends to the correction of
congenital and accidental deformities of the Teeth and
Jaws. He is also prepared to insert Artificial Teeth
after the most approved methods.
JBSaf Ladies waited on at their residences if required.
OFFICE opposite the Bank of the State, next door
to Drucker & lleilbrun's.
March 30, 1858.
BREAD and CAKES.
Having secured the services of a No. 1 Baker, we are
now prepared to furnish the citizens of Charlotte, and
mankind in general, With something nice to eat.
BfegT" Weddings, Parties, &c, furnished at short no
tice to order and dispatch.
1st Door from the Court House.
HOUSTON & HUNTER.
Nov. 23, 1858. tf
All Right Again!
I have commenced Butchering Beef again, and am
ready and wish to buy Beeves, Mutton and Pork, on
the hoof. I solicit, and hope to merit, the patronage of
the town. W. A. COOK,
Aug. 24, 1858. 23-tf Town Butcher.
WILMINGTON BRANCH
KAIINWEILER & BROTHERS
RESPECTFULLY inform the citizens of Charlotte
and the surrounding country that they have opened a
Store two doors from T. H. Brem k Co's, where may
be found a large and extensive stock of Fancy and Sta
ple Dry Goods, Silks, Dress Goods, Embroideries, Bon
nets, Ladies' Cloaks, and Readymade Clothing, for
Gents, Youths and Boys wear; Blankets, Kerseys, Boots,
Shoes, Hats, Caps, Trunks, &e. kc.
We are now daily receiving the most extensive and
best assortment of the above named goods that can bu
found in the State, and cheaper than any other House.
Having bought ou' entire stock for CASH, which
enables us to sell ourgoods 20 per c ent cheaper. All per
sons wishing to save money in buying goods should bear
in mind not to forget to call on us before buying else
where. Wholesale buyers, particularly, should bear it
in mind to call at our store, second door from T. H.
Brem k Co.
In addition to our large stock we have fitted up a
WHOLESALE ROOM for wholesale buyers.
DAVID KAIINWEILER,
DANIEL KAHNWKIl.ER.
Nov. 9, 1858 JACOB KAIINWEILER.
GROCERIES.
KAHNWEILER k BROTHERS have just received,
in addition to their large stock of Dry Goods, a full
supply.of GROCERIES.
Dec."l4, 1858.
Salem Almanacs
FOR SALE AT
EOWRIE'S BOOK STORE.
Charlotte, October 19, 1858.
RAILROAD NOTICE
TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.
XEW CHEAP AND BJTPEDITiOUS ROUTE
FOR FREIGHT FOR THE INTERIOR OF
NOR TH CA R OL IN A .
Merchants and others about purchasing their Fall
and Winter supplies, are requested to notice that by the
completion of the North-Eastern Railroad from Char
leston, S. C, to Cheraw, the advantages of a cheap and
expeditious route from the seaboard has been opened
to them. All Freight consigned to the Agent of the
North-Eastern Railroad will be forwarded free of com
mission. No charge will be made for storage at Che
raw; all Goods will be taken care of in the Company's
Warehouse until sent for.
A schedule of charges will be found at the Post
Office.
S. S. SOLOMONS,
Aug. 10, 1858. tf
Eng. and Supt.
OR. J. HAPPOLDT,
of Salisbury, N. C,
OFFERS his professional services in the different
branches of his Profession, not to the citizens of
Salisbury and the contiguous country only, but would
respectfully notify the citizens of Mecklenburg and Ca
barrus counties, and more especially those in w hose
families he had practiced for nearly twenty years w hilst
a resident of Mecklenburg county and the town ot
Charlotte, and with many of them, maintained for years
the endearing relation of Family Physician, that his
services can be as easily obtained (by the facilities of
Railroad travel) now, and in many instances more so,
than when he lived among them.
Applications made by mail, or at the ""Veranda
House,'' Salisbury, N. C, will meet with prompt atten
tion. Salisbury Iec. 15, 1857
S. H. HOWELL,
Saddle and Harness
CHARLOTTE, N. C,
THREE DOORS SOUTH of the MANSION HOUSE.
Repairing promptly and neatly done.
Jan. 1, 1858. v
a7 Graduate of the Baltimore
REMOVAL.
The Confectionery and Family Grocery Store of
MOODY k N1SBET has been removed to the stand op
posite the Presbyterian Church, where they are receiv
ing direct from New York large additions to their
stock of
CONFECTIONERIES,
FAMILY GROCERIES, &c.
Among their stock may be found everything usually
kept in a store of this kind. A good assortment of
Cake Trimmings, Willow Ware, &c, always
on hand.
They have in their employ an excellent BAKER, and
are prepared to furnish Families and Partes with Cakes
of all kinds at short notice.
Nov. 10, 1858. MOODY & NISBfcT.
We have also opened a bra nek of our store at Lin
colnton, where Mr Moody will superintend the business,
and hopes to secure a share of public patronage iu that
section.
Nov. Ifi, 1858. MOODY & NISBET.
NEW FIRM.
Dr. E. IrE HUTCiSISOIV & CO.,
Having purchased of Dr. II. M.
-z Pritchard his entire stock of
DRUGS, CHEMICALS,
OILS, PAINTS, &c,
"Respectfully call the attention
at JLta- of the public to the fact that
they will carry on a WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
DRUG BUSINESS at Irwin's Corner, where they are
now receiving, in addition to their present Stock, a
large assortment of
Fresh and Genuine Drugs,
direct from the New York market.
E. NYE HUTCHISON, M. D., will superintend this
large and well known establishment in person.
gT Physicians' prescriptions made up with prompt
ness ami care.
October 19, 1858.
Having sold m- Drug and Chemical Establishment to
Messrs K. Nyc Hutchison k Co., I heartily commend
them as mj- successors to the confidence and patronage
of a generous public, for whose kind and liberal sup
port of Myself hitherto I am and shall ever be truly
grateful. U. 31. PRITCHARD.
October 10, 1858.
OOKfKOnOIIST SVOUL
J. D. PALMER,
One Door above the Bunk of Charlotte,
Respectfully informs the pub-
-33Gbl lit that he has just received
yyxji a spieuuiu assortment oi ioii
fectioaeries, West India Fruits,
aS SEGARS
"v?; of various brands, chewincr k
8B';cj- smoking Tobacco, Snuff, &c.
J4frV also,
a variety of Musical Instru
ments, Yankee Notions, &c.
A FINE LOT OF WILLOW WARE.
He is constantly receiving fresh supplies of the above
Goods and many other articles not enumerated.
CANDY MANUFACTORY
The subscriber is now manufacturing an excellent
article of Candy, free from poisonous coloring, unlike
the New York steam refined candy. Call and see and
try it. " J. D. PALMER.
November 9, 1S58 tf
HENDERSON & A II KENS
Are receiving and have now in store a full assortment
READY-made CLOTHING, ROOTS k SHOES,
Hats, Caps, Hardware, crockery, cigars, fancy Goods &
GROCERIES,
Which will be offered for cash at unusual low prices.
An examination of our stock is respectfully solicited.
SHAWLS, CLOAKS AKD MANTILLAS.
Biack and colored cloth, silk and cashmere Cloaks and
Mantillas from $1 50 to $12 50.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Ladies Morocco Boots, first rate article, at 90 cents ;
men's calf, kip and other kinds of Shoes; congress Gai
ters. Also, a good stock of Brogaus at $1 10 to $1 50.
duUilu?, Sliirls, Cravats, Collars,
Socks, Drawers, Undershirts, a good assortment. Ten
dozen Gentlemen's bordered cambric Handkerchiefs at
10 cents. Also, linen and silk Handkerchiefs, a large
variety.
Gents' Shawls, Raglans, Comforts. &c.
Fine Watches and Jewelry, Pocket Knives, Perfumc-
I ries and Fancy Articles.
Embroideries & White Goods.
Jackonet and Swiss Edging and Inserting, collars,
sleeves, Laces, Flouncing, Marseilles, corded and a va
riety of Hoop Skirts from 75 cts to $5 50.
SKCARS. Still on hand the favorite old brand
(LaEstulta) at $3 per box of 250 ; also Havana scgars
of choice qualities.
Call at HENDERSON k AHRENS at Springs'
corner and satisfy yourself that their prices are, if not
the lowest, among the lowest.
October 12, 1858 tf
PETER MAL.LETT
D. C OLDEN " MURRAY,
Central (Commission gltrrirant,
G2 South street, XEM YORK.
June 29, 1958 J
CAROLINA CITY, N. C.
The Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad being now
completed to Beaufort Harbor, I have determined to
locate at Carolina City for the purpose of doing a
Forwarding & General Commission
Business, and hope bv promptness and strict attention
to merit patronage and support. Being the Agent of
VURRA V'S LINE OF FIRST CLASS PACKETS
to this and Moreh ad city, every effort will be made to
make this the cheapest and most expeditious route to
New York Vessels will be loaded and discharged at
niv Wharf (adjoining the Railroad Wharf.) and thereby
save cartage and lighterage. Particular attention will
he iriven to all orders, and to the sale and shipment ot
Produce. WM B' ;IlANT"
11 shipments of Produce to D. Colden Murray, New
York, will be forwarded free of commission.
June 29, 1859 y
Exclusively Wholesale
Drug, Paint and Oil Warehouse.
CSANTOS, WALKE & CO., wholesale dealers
!5 in DRUGS ; Lamp, Machinery and Paint OILS:
Varnishes. Paints, &c. &c.
No 36 Iron front, Wett tide. Market Square,
NORFOLK, YA.
from Vevr York. Philadelphia, or
ivT- Vivwva.3 ""l l -
! Baltimore, to Charleston, when required.
i November 9, 1858. J
CI)t WiiUtn Stnuurnt.
CHARLOTTE, N. O
Fraudulent Ridding. In a recent ease in
England, on the subject of the auction purchase
of a hoise. Lord Campbell said, that "if an owner
bid at an auction, a real bidder, to whom the lot
was knocked down, might avoid the conlr ict, on
the ground that he had been imposed upon, and
his bid forced up to an improper mark." This is
undoubtedly a sound rule, and our judges should
apply it here.
Negro Equality. In twenty-four of the thirty-two
States ucgroes are allowed no political
privileges whatever, that place them on an equali
ty with the white race. Eleven of these twenty
four States are free. New York practically ex
cludes them by a freehold qualification and a long
residence before voting. Two more States JJainc
and Rhode Island exclude them by requiring all
voters to be citizens of the United States. Massa
chusetts and New Hampshire are about the only
States that make no distinction of color or race, and
there they are not allowed to serve in the militia.
Look Sharp. Counterfeit Fifties on the State
Rank of South Carolina are circulating extensively
in Georgia. Some of them will be very apt to nnd
their way into North Carolina
Seed will not always Produce its Like.
During the past spring, early in May, I planted
eleven hills of red corn as an experiment the first
red corn I ever planted. It grew well, and
matured before any other in the neighborhood.
The product was 44 small cars ; about two-thirds
of them were of a beautiful )'ellow color, without
the least appearance of intermixture from the "pol
len" of the red ears from the red seed, or from any
other variety. Nearly one-third of the whole
number of 44 ears was red; also wholly without im
pregnation from the pollen of the yellow, or any
other varieties of which at some two or three rods
distant, I had some of the c minon sweet corn, and
also some mixed -white and yellow ' pop-corn,"
planted about the last of June. Of the produce
of the red seed, there were five very small unripen
ed "nubbins," the "ground" color yellow,- tinged
with red on the outer ends of the grains. r"he
large "red cars" were somewhat dissimilar in color;
some were very dark crimson, (almost black,) and
others of a light red. Country Gent'cman.
HOW TO STOP BLOOD.
Many a death has resulted from an accident,
when a little skill in the treatment of a wound
might have prevented a sacrifice of life. In the
excitement attendant upon the injury of a fellow
being, we are apt to lose the presence of mind
necessary to a proper consideration of the means
by which relief can be rendered; and thus the ne
cessity of making ourselves perfectly familiar with
the manner in which wounds and injuries should
be treated in cases of emergency, for the knowledge
of the means to be adopted for the stoppage of
bleeding from a wound may be of set vice to us
when we least expect it.
First, if the blood flows out in a stream, notice
particularly whether the stream is an even, steady,
or a jerking or a pulsating stream; if it is even,
and steady, the probability is it is from a vein,
particularly if the color of the blood is a dark red.
Rleeding, from an artery is peculiar, the blood
being of a light scarlet color; the stream comes in
that jerking manner which is seen when a fire
engine is playing upon a very high building. To
stop the flow of blood in a vein, first close the
wound with the hand, firmly, then fold up any
cloth, tow, flax or leather, and make a bard pad an
inch thick, at least lurge enough to cover the en
tire wound; and over this bind firmly any bandage,
handkerchief or strap or even the bark of a tree,
raise the wounded part higher than the body of the
patient, keep him quiet if he has bled a large
quantity, give him (if at hand) a little spirits and
water, and send for the doctor.
If the bleeding is from an artery, take your
handkerchief, tie it around the part between the
wound and the heart; put a strong stick under the
handkerchief, give it two or three twists, and you
will stop the biood, if you have made it tight en
ough. In other respects the same treatment as
above.
In all small wounds, merely elevating
higher than the body and remaining it
the part
so for a
short time, will arrest the bleeding.
Vnr hlcodino- at the nose, apply ice to any part
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of the body, moving the ice around; it is best to
apply it to the arm pits, nape of the neck, do not
let him cough, or bleeding will return.
A Monstrous Gourman. xlfred Corbyn, anc
to, hailing from New London, Conn., performed
The' wonderful feat of eating three dozen tallow
candles, five pounds of salt pork, a shilling loaf ot
bread, and then swallowing a pint of lamp oil and
whiskey. The affair came off in the Five Points
on Thursday, in the presence of several hundred
thieves, loafers, &c. The feat was performed for a
wager of $15, out of which the stakeholders cheat
ed the negro. In a short while after the groceries
in question had been disposed of, Corbyn became
quite ill and was compelled to stretch himself out
on the sidewalk, where he was found by officer
Carr and conveyed to the station house, where
police surgeon Waterman was called to attend him.
Ry meansof a powerful emetic, Corbyn was in
duced to part with his candles, but he positively
refused to surrender the other refreshments
which he had taken in his stomach. After
reviving, Corbyn said the bad liquor he had
takeu 'produced intoxication, but that the oth
er "solida" did not in the least disturb him.
Yesterday morning the gormandizer was taken
before Justice Connelly and committed to the
Tombs for ten days, on a charge of intoxication.
Notwithstanding "the highly improbable nature of
this story, the' police and others vouch for its
truth as a fact beyond dispute, the feat having
been witnessed by several persons. Corbyn now
feels quite well, and charges that his present im
r,r;nm.ni is nwinir entirely to that "Five Point
Poison" which he imbibed. He asserts with much
assurance his ability to devour an entire raw
sheep and a whole box of candles at one meal,
without feeling the least inconvenience. N. Y.
Herald.
CANNIBALISM IN THE PEJEE ISLAND
The United States ship Vandalia, Commander
Sinclair, arrived at San Francisco, recently, from a
cruise through the South Pacific. Lieut. J. Ho
gan Rrown gives us some interesting information
about a deed of cannibalism and its punish
ment. While the Vandalia was at Ovolau, in the
Fejee Islands, information was communicated
to Commander Sinclair, by the Consul at Levuka,
that the inhabitants of Lomati, on the Island of
Ways a tribe ot ferocious cannibals had sur-
prised a small vessel, and murdered, cooked and
eaten the crew
1 hereupon, an expedition, con-.
Sl.SllIlg OI MXlV moil, was uia- uv,
.1? 'i fi....l ,,)...... I in
charge of Lieut. Caldwell, with Lieut, l.amsay,
of the Marines, Assistant Surgeon Trist and Mas
ter's Mate Rartlett. and sent asainst them. The
natives refusing to give up the murderers, and
taking advantage of their strong position (a town
situated on the top of a high mountain, 1,GU0 feet
above the level of the sea,) to defy the party sent
against them, a landing was affected at daylight
on the morning after reaching the Island ; and
after a most fatiguing march of several hours over
declivities, precipices, rocks, and through ravines,
the expedition arrived opposite the town. A long
halt was made to refresh the men, who were almost
prostrated by their exertions.
After resisting, the town was assaulted and car
ried by a flank movement, the natives fleeing to
the rocks and fastnesses; the town was ..early
destroyed, 115 houses having been fired and consumed-
On the return of the expedition they
were attacked in the most furious manner in one
of the ravines by 300 warriors, who were repulsed
with a heavy loss, after a severe actiou of about
one-half an hour, the natives, losing nearly fifty in
killed and wounded, including two of their prin
cipal chiefs. The Americans had six wounded,
one man very severely. The seamen and marines
behaved in the most gallant manner. The anom
aly of their situation (attacking a powerful and
courageous mountain tribe in their fastnesses)
not moving them, except perhaps to more steady
and daring conduct. The tribe has been taught a
severe lesson, and one that will not be lost on the
tribes in that vicinity. The Americans murdered
and eaten were Louis Rrower, a Prussian natural
ized, and Henry Homer of New York.
A STORY OP NEW YORK LIPE.
Dcijredation and Death
In a "tenant house," in Mulbery street, N. Y.,
on Fr day last, the police found the dead body of
a woman lying on the floor with a bag of shavings
under her head. Near it was btauding, weeping,
a little sou 8 years eld. The body was sent to
Potter's field, and as a strange chapter in the history
of life, the New York Express publishes the fol
lowing statement given by the little boy :
"His father was Col. Thomas Hughes of Roston,
formerly of the United States army. He was af
terwards confined in a Lunatic Asylum in France,
for insanity, where he cut his throat, and thus end
ed his life. Tommy recollected going with his
mother to sec his father at the "Crazy House,"
when his father said, "Emma, look at this "
and at the same time he pulled a great long Dutch
knife out of his shirt bosom, and attempted to cut
his mother's throat. Tommy said his father, Col.
Hughes, was his mother's second husband, her
former name being Emma Jane Torrcncc. He
could recollect when his mother kept house. She
then sold her furniture and boarded at the Pres
cott House, and went from there to the Metropoli
tan Hotel (about a year ago as nearly as he
could recollect,) when she commenced drinking
Holland gin. Subsequently she left the Metropol
itan Hotel, and boarded in Mott street, there she
commenced to drink brandy, and finally moved to
Mulberry street, where she was found dead. He
says that she threatened to kill him at one time;
but he escaped by screaming, when the neighbors
came in and saved him. All the money she could
get into her possession she used to buy rum
with, and neglected to procure provisions, and he
had nothing but a crust of bread and water or a little
coffee daily to subsist on. She had sold and pawned
every article of her clothing, and everything fiat
she possessed, to satisfy her craving for drink.
The little fellow says that his father had con
siderable property, of which he should receive a
part; and that it is now in a law suit. He has a
half brother, who he says, ran away from his
mother, and is now living with his grandmother,
Mrs Torrence, in one of the Western States. Tom
my also gave a minute account of his mothei's
death, which took place on Thursday evening.
About 5 o'clock, while she was lying on the floor,
she commenced groaning as if she was in pain, say
ing at times "Oh, Thomas, Oh, Thomas 1" He
asked her what was the matter with her several
times before she noticed him. She then asked
him to draw her near to the fire, which he did after
orpnt exortion. After this, she slept about an
hour, and then waking aiked him where he had
been, commenced staring wildly about her. He
replied, "by you, mother." She said, "no, you
wasn't." Immediately she commenced shaking,
j which soon ceased. She then intimated to tun by
sisrns that she wished him to kiss her, which he
did. She then drew her limbs up, and lay quiet,
j Shortly afterwards a woman came into the room
I and said, "Rut I guess your mam's dead." He then
j placed his hand on her heart, to feel its beatings,
and afterwards placed his ear to her mouth, to
I hear whether she breathed. Shortly afterwards
the body was carried to the Station House.
T rr, M .i,
rmonism in New Jersey. The Monmouth
.,) Democrat says that a man, ca ling h.mself
Mormo:
f N. J
v.rbrbnm Yountr ir.. has established himself in
Ocean county, and called his plice "New Utah,"
or "Little Salt Lake." He has also induced three
silly women to join him, as a starting point in his
stock of wives.
Salt for Horses' Feet. Common salt absorbs
moisture from the atmosphere, hence it has been
in some instances applied with great success for
keeping the hard-bound hoofs of horses moist. The
hoofs of some horses become dry and oftentimes
crack, thereby rendering them lame, if the animals
are driven on hard roads. Ry bathing the hoof
; and fetlock joint with a salt brine three times a
i i i e ... . i. .. 1. noniui trill it- avoided
rasp cracked hoofs in order to render them more
touV but salt brine is far superior to rasping for
! effecting this object.
JAPAN.
The following summary gives the extent of the
Japanese empire, including dependencies :
Area of Japan proper, 110,405
Area of dependencies, 43,312
sq. miles
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Total
The population
159,717
is variously estimated at from
10,000,000 to 50,000,000 ; the mean of the two
estimates being, perhaps, nearer to the truth.
The interior of the country is unknown to
4Vrm rrtwiru Lut it id ri'Tiriih ml frh K A i iuintr
Kterile agriculture 1 ' and
i . r r j
under a system of sumptuary laws long known to
exist in Japau.
The natural productions of this vast empire aro
various and valuable. Its mineral riches includes
gold, silver nnd copper. Sulphur and nitre
abounds; coal i found in the greatest abundance;
and precious stones, including sapphires, agatep,
jaspers, cornelians, and even diamonds, are ob
tained in different parts of Japan
The mulberr' tree grows in the greatest per
fection, and dispenses food to myriads of silk
worms. Cloths, stuffs, cordage, &c, are manufac
tured from the paper tree. The varnish tree yields
a milky juice, employed in varnishing articles an
art which has attained to such perfection in Japan
that the English language has adopted the name of
the empire itself to siguify the highest perfection
in the art of varnishing. Resides these, there aro
numerous valuable trees indigenous to Japan,
among which may be classed the bay tree, the cam
phor tree, the fig tree, the cypress tree, all of which
arc made subservient to the wants and luxuries of
the Japane sc.
Hemp, cotton, rice, and every variety of cereals,
some of them abounding with superior farina, are
extensively and successfully cultivated. Rice is
the principle food of the natives, and that raised in
Japan is said to be the best growth in all Asia.
The silks, muslins and cotton goods are manu
factured with superior skill. Indeed, in several
branches of handicraft the Japanese have no rivals.
This is especially true as respects their ingenious
and elegant carving of wood, ivory, pearl and fish
bone. MULES.
Mr R. Monroe, of Woodford county, Ky., fur
nishes to an exchange: an interesting article upon
the mule trade, from which we make the following
extract :
The mule trade is one of the largest of Ken
tucky, and aftordsoneol her chief sources of revenue.
The increasing demand for them in the south,
among the the sugar and cotton planters (which
is owing no doubt to the great number of farms
annually being opened,) affords a cry easy solu
tion lor the eagerness and exteat to which stock
growers launch into the trade', for it is a very
heavy business, requiring a great deal of capital.
The mule is led from weaning time (which is gen
erally at the age of five or six months,) to the full
extent of its capacity to eat, and that too on oats
and corn, together with hay and fodder. .In lieu
of the long food, soiling is usually adoptod in tho
summer, as they are kept confined in a pound or
paddock, containing an acre or two of ground,
which is usually partially shaded, in herds of one
hundred and fifty. In this way they are kept
until the fall after they are two years old, receiv
ing a sort of forcing, hot-house treatment. At
this age they are taken to the southern market,
not always by the feeder, but more generally by
the speculator or "trader," there they are sold to
the planter entirely unbroken. The planters are
too cautious to buy a broken mule, lest it should
prove to be an antiquated, broken-down beast,
fattened up, and sold for a young one as it is
more difficult to teli their ages than that of a horse.
The external mark of time and service is not gen
erally so apparent upon them. Rut it is a small
job to break a mule. It is only necessary to have
a steady horse to work them with, and a
second hand to drive them an hour or two to keep
Mm up, after which he is conside-red ready for any
service that the farmer may rcejuirc of him. He
may kick once or twice, but is unlike the spirited
horse, who, when he commences, is apt to kick
himself out of the harness before he stops.
There were in this county in the year of 1855,
20,000 mules; in 1850, there were 2,888; the num
ber in the county at present 1 have no means of
ascertaining, but suppose it is at least as great,
perhaps greater, than in any previous year. The
probabilities are that all of these, or as many, wcro
fed in this county each year. The counties im
mediately around, no doubt fed equally as many,
some more. The counties of Bourbon, Fayette,
Clark, and Jessamine, are engaged quite as exten
sively in the trade as this.
Resides the great number of mules fed annually
in these counties, we supply New Orleans, New
York, and other cities, with an immense amount of
beef, mutton, and bacon. These facts being con
sidered, you may readily imagine that we lnust, of
necessity, be a grain-growing people. Such is the
fact. Yet so extensive is the mule business, and
so great arc the profits upon feeding, that those
engaged iu tl-e trade can afford to give 40 centa
per bushel for corn, at least they say so, and can
not get it for less,
i The average price of weanings is about $75.
No 1 from 880 to 800, and extra, often as higb aa
8120. A lot will often change hands as often as
I a dozen times before they arc ready for market,
i Yearlings will average, I suppose, about $100,
. owing, in a great extent, nowever, to i
& o,d th wiU brJ gl2(
mxm& select Jots, more. A
n a great extent, however, to their quality.
5 or 81-iU, ll
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ev are average select jots, more. i iie-itiiwi
mine is feeding a lot of one hundred, for which I
am told he has refused 8175 round. Rut this is
an extra lot, no dmbt the best lot in Kentucky.
The same gentleman gave a short time ago $300
for a two year old to work to his sulky, and is
working a lot at his farm, for which he paid
$200 each. Another gentleman of this county
sold a short time ago, a two year old mare mule
for 8400. Rut these are fancy prices for fancy
mules. There is a small and inferior class of ani
mals that is considered a sort of dead heads, and
which the feeder won't buy if offered alone, and
these arc ones usually found in service on the farms.
bill to the Recorder lately, the amount ;
$2;,(K)0 on personal property, and 60,000 on real
1 cse. Total, a,000.