Farmers* Column. Difference in Cows. Cows, under certain constitutional circum stances, are natuially disposed to convert their food into fat, so much so that there is great diffi culty in keeping some classes in a breeding state, more especially improved Short Horns, Devons and Herefords. Turn a cow of this description into rich grass, and she is soon use less for any thing but the shambles. The qual ity of the milk she gives may be fine, but the quantity almost nothing. We had a Devon, the property of a noble Duke, which carried oft the piize of her class at one of the Royal Agri cultural Society's meetings, not giving more than one quart at milking. On the other hand, there is a class of cows naturaily inclined to turn ail their food inlo the pail. Turn a cow of this kind along with the one above, and she will rather get poorer every day, if the milk is taken from her, while her plump and sleek rival is gaining weight. The former will consume greatly more grass and water than the litter, returning lor it in pro portion a stiii greater quantity. In two dairies, when fed on sour grains, distillers' wash, &cc., the quantity sometimes yielded is almost incred ible. When such is the case, however, life is generally short, especially i! cows are in a low Ftate at calving. Hence the reason why dairy men purchase near-calves. The above two classes may be called exlremes, between which there is a mean, and this latter class of cows, if turned info a rich pasture a long with the others, would keep themselves in good condition, and give a medium quantity of milk, the quantity depending upon the richness of the food.— .Marl; Lane Express. I'ure for Ringbone. Ha ving noticed an inquiry in the Rural for a cure of Ringbone, I thought I would send one, which I know to be sure, it having cured a val uable horse for me, after lameness of two years, during which time the horse was not harnessed. I have used her on road and farm for nine years since the cure. Take 1 oz. of camphor gum ; 1 oz. oil of spike ; 1 oz hartshorn ; 1 oz. spirits of turpentine. Shake well together, and it is fit for use; put it on above the ring, and rub it with the finger, use twice a day. ANOTHER REMEDY. —Noticing in a late num ber of the Rural an assertion that there was no cure for the Ringbone, I bog leave to disagree with that opinion. I cured one the past sum mer, by the use of Balsam of Fir rubbed on until it penetrated !he skin, then thoroughly heated it with a hot iron, and continued until a slight soreness was discovered. This is but one of several cases in which I have known the Balsam to be successful.— Rural j\'ew Yorker. HUMANITY TO HORSES.—A person who has had some experience with horses savs : "When a horse has fallen, from the slippery •♦ate of the ground, th readiest method of ena bling him to rise is to place a piece of old rug or carpet under his forefeet, and hp will be able to get up at once. Many fiorses are seriously strained by their efforts to rise on slippery ground, and this is most particularly the case with those of high spirit, and frequently those of greatest value are so frightened by the fall that greater injuries to themsehfs, as well as danger to those in the car riage, ensue from vain efforts to get up than by the fall. Let the dri ver leap down at once and assist the horse in a position to get up, at the same time placing the rug, carpet, or even an old coat under his feet." THE PGTATOE DISEASE. —The potatoe disease has made great progress in England and Ireland, the past s< as n. So convinced of the injurious effects of the potatoe are some of the physicians, that they have denied their use to children, as liable to create eruption, and to injure the stomach. Agricultural Shorter Catechism! YY hat are j ties ?—A yankee invention for < draining; pockets : so called from tire resorn- 1 bianco to the prevailing style of Gentlemen's i hats. ; YY hat is Buckwheat ?—Masculine wheat. 1 The female is called dough. YY hat is Breaking ?—A western fihrase signi fying a regular smash-up of prairiedom. The prpsent pressure has been so heavy as to brt ak things generally out West. YY hat are Wild Oats?—A kind of grain nsu ady sow n broadcast by farm boys good enough for fast horses. YVhat is Cabbage ?—A plant popular among tailors with large families. How are Vegetables best Preserved?— Place them in a seller's hands—or bury them in peach-pr'/s. YVhat is "Garden Sass?"—Cultivated irnper pertinence. YVhat fruit pleasesGarroters?—Choke pears. They are also familiar with art-i-chokr. Why are people with coins like certain vegetables ?—Because thev are locmurlyrs. Is there a Vegetable Hen?— Yes; the PGG plant. How can \ oung Ladies soonest secure Farms? lake a "country gentleman!" YY hy are Oysters illiterate ?—Because thev read only stable M/er-ature. Boston Tost. t.■ An exchange tells of an editor who went soldiering and was chosen captain. One day at parade, instead of giving the orders "front face, three paces forward," he exclaimed, "Cash, two dollars a year, in advance." Ofr-There is something beautifully pious and tender about that word of sad import, "adieu." That is, "May God guard you—to G id I com mit you." POETRY. From the CluirleUon Courier. FOUR HUNDRED YEARS AOO. Wild were thy plains, Columbia, Thy plains of evergreen : And ne'er before upon thy shore VVere foreign foot-prin!s seen ; But, through thy groves the savage rov'd, Where mountain streamlets flow, Where brave Columbus crossed the seas, Four hundred years ago! With heart of steel that fear'd no ill, With followers true and brave, Me bade farewell his native dell, And tried the iieach'rous wave ; He dar'd to roam the ocean foam, Wh ere stormy breezes blow, And to thy shore glad tidings bore, Four hundred years ago! Faith was the guide—frith true and tried— That cheered him on his way, And pointed out the pathless route To where thinelslet3 lay ; Hope was the star which shone afar With bright and dazzling glow, And steer'd his bark 'mid dangers dark, Four hundred years ago! But chang'd the scene since then, I ween The savage chieftains fled, And where of old the grim wolf'stroll'd, Proud cities reared their head ; And fertile plains of golden grain In rich luxuriance grow, Where ail was drear as autumn sear, Four hundred years ago! On many a crag our starry flag Waves o'er the brave and five, Our natives ride in all their pride, On every sounding sea ; And nations gaze in stark amaze, For well the nations know Our name and fame was not the sams Four hundred years ago! And far away where the wil l winds play Through the forest's dismal night, An iron steed with lightning speed Darts like a ray of light ; And steamers glide o'er the sparkling tide, Where weary and faint and slow, The red man drew his light t canoe, Four hundred years a"-o ! J O Then, hail Columbia, happy land, Home of ttie poor oppressed ! i\lay stili to thee the exile flee, And find a place of rest ; And may thy power increase each hour, Thy sons in virtue grow, And die or save what Colon gave, Four hundred years ago ! A KNUCKLING BlLL. —General Duryear has given notice of, and is prepared to introduce into the New York assembly, a bill to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and possession of the bru tal and murderous weapon recently come into general use, and known as "brass knuckles." This dangerous article is a new invention of the coward and tlre ruffian. It is a brass or iron instrument, firmed with four holes through which the fingers or the hand are passed, and a smooth shoulder which rests on the lower part of the palm of the hand. When the fist is closed upon it, it projects with an arch over the fingers between the knuckles and the lower joints, and thus forms a most effective weapon with which to strike a blow. It is even more murderous when us"d by a powerful man than the slung shot, and will fell a man as certainly and almost as fatally as the pole-axe of the butcher will bring down an ox. Tun BITER BITTEN. —In a town on the line of Essex and Middlesex counties, Mass., a ben house was entered and robbed. The next mor ning the owner missed his biddies, but discover ed the porterronnaie ot the thief, containing sixty dollars and his name, lying on the floor! No questions were asked. The hen-fancier is said to pass for a respectable and honest citizen. LA DIES CARRYING PISTOLS. —The New Or leans True Delia says there is a movement going on in that city having for its object the introduction of tire custom ol ladies carrying fire arms—small pistols, such as are known as vest pocket pistols, and which can be stowed with out incumbrance, in the pocket ot lire fair shoot er's dress, in order to protect themselves from, ruffian violence and insult. Society must be in a sad state in New Orleans, if this statement is true. [Cr~Sea!ed proposals—as the chap said when : he kissed his sweetheart. NEW PALL GOODS. The subscriber? have just received a '.arse assort ment of Fail and Winter foods, all of which will be tFered at prices to suit the times. We respectfully invite Cash and prompt six month buyers, to call and examine our slock—assuring them, we shall other inducements greater than heretofore. Country Produce of all kinds received for Goods. A. B. CRAMF.R & Co. Oct. tC 1557. Sltryock Sc Smith, Booksellers and Stationery and dealers in Music and Musical Instruments, Cliambersburg. Our Stock consists of Books, Stationery, Mu sic, Musical Instruments, Wall Paper, Blinds, French, German, and American Lithographs, and Steel Engravings, gilt Mouldings for Frames, etc. etc., wholesale and retail. Dr. B. F. Harry is our agent for Bedford, and all or ders given him will be promptly attended to. March 6. wall Tnd blind papek7 Dr. B. F. HARRY is our agent for this ne cessary article. By calling at his store our pa irons w ill see samples of our papers. YVe have made our Spring selection with much care, and think we cannot fail to please. SHRYOCK & SMITH, Chambersburg. March 6. SAUSAGE MEAT CUTTERS C3RNSHELLERS So c., REMEMBER that Blymire & Hartley kpep the best Machines of all descriptions, ever offered to the peo ple of Bedford County. Their Sausage Meat Critters V Corn Shelters are warranted, especially, and when not fully equalling the representation may be re turned. Orders ore solicited from this and adjoining counties. Sept. IS, 1857. For the Hair, Jockey Club and new mown Hay Pomatums, Pbalon's Invigorator, &c. &c. : can all be had at Dr. Harry's. i A SUPERIOR article of Cloverseed for sale REED &M INN ICH'S. SAVE VOIR MONEY! THE UNDERSIGNED would respectfully inform the travelling public, that he has established a dailv line of stages between Bedford and Latrobe. The route is that of the old Philadelphia Turnpike, leading from Philadelphia to Pittsburg, being one of the best coach roads in the Union. Passengers will pass over the whole route by DAYLIGHT, and will REACH trains of cars for Pittsburg as early as by going to Hollidaysburz orcve~. Johnstown. The fare to Pittsburg on this route is Four Dollars and Tu-enty Cents being THREE DOLLARS CHEAPER than on any other route lrom Bedford to that point Coaches leave the Washington Hotel, Bedford, eve ry morning, at 6-J o'clock, (Sundays excepted) and the Depot at Latrobe every morning, after the arri val of the mail train from Pittsburg, (Sundays ex cepted. JOSEPH A. GARMAN. February, 12, 1858-tf. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. THE partnership heretofore existing and trading under the firm of Barndollar, Lowry ft Co., and Everhart, Ashcom & Co., has tlfis day been'dis solved by mutual consent. The book 3 &c. are in the hands of Barndoller fx Everhart, w ho are author ized to settle ail accounts of the old firm. G. R. BARNDOLLAR, J. F. LOWRY. C. W. ASHCOM. Hopewell, Sep. 1. '57. J. C. EVERIIART. THE subscribers take this method of informing the public that they will continue the business of mer chandising at the old stand, and hope by strict aften tion to business to receive a liberal share of public patronage. We have remodeled the Hopewell Mill, and are now ready to grind all kinds of grain. We will at all times purchase al! kinds of grain for which the highest price will be paid. BARNDOLLAR & EVERHART. Hopewell, Oct. 30, 1857. Administrator's Notice. NOTICE is hereby given, that letters of admin istration have been granted by the Register of Bed lord county, to the undersigned, on the estate of Wil liam Hams, late of Southampton township, dec'd, that all persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment, and those having claims will present the same for settlement. WM. IIA MS, Administrator, residing in Southampton Township. Feb. 26, iBSS. Administrator's Notice- NOTICE is hereby given that letters of administra tion have been granted by the Register of Bedford Co., to the undersigned, upon the estate of Elizabeth Rally, late of Londonderry township, decea-ed. All persons indebted to said estate will please make payment and those having claims will present them duly authenticated for settlement. GEO. W. BEXFOKL), Adm'r. Feb. 26, 185 S. WMm AMERICAN PILLS. JOY TO THE AFFLICTED. YOUNG AMERICA VICTORIOUS! One small box of Pills cures ninety-nine cases out of a hundred. No BaLarn, no Mercury, no odor on the breath, no fear of detection. Two small pills a dose; tasteless and harmless as water. Full direc tions are given, so that the patient can cure himself as certain as with the advice of the nr.o-t experienc ed surgeon, and much better than with the advice of one of little experience in this cla=s of disease. SENT BY MAIL TO ANY PART OF 'IRE COUNTRY by enclosing one dollar to Dr. D. G. ICtf/gen No. 131 North Seventh St. below P.ace, Philadelphia. A liberal discount to the trade. None genuine without the written signature of D. G. Wal ton Proprietor. Dr. W's treatment for Self-abuse, Weakness, kc., is entirely different from the usual course. Dr. W. has cured hundreds who have tried others without benefit. The treatment is as certain to cure as the sun is to rise. Enclose a stamp, and address Di. W. as above giving a full history of your case, and you will bless the dav you made the effort to secure what is certain—A RADICAL CURE. Feb. 5, 58. I yr. LIST OF LETTERS, REMAINING in the Post office, at Bedford, P.i., February 15th, ISSB. [EF'Persona call lor letters in this list will be particular to say they are advertised. Allen James, 3 Cowden & Son, Messrs. Anderson Jno. Crooks Samuel, Arnold 11. Dunkee Mary J Miss, Amy Mary, Miss Diehl Ann E Miss, Bogg?, Mrs. Duncan Jos W Brounback William Erisman Henry, Bsim George Emerick Henry, Bay James C El wood Elizabeth Miss, Biddle Levi, Freeman Noah, Riddle Margaret, Flickinger Joseph, Riddle Jacob, French Sarah Miss, Brubecker M. Mrs. Garnor David, Barndollar Maggie Miss, Grana Mary Miss, Benner Caroline Miss, Hollstetler Levi, Banick George 2 Hill Isaac, Boyd Thomas A Horning Lewis, Benner James, Hill Joseph W Branack Frederick Hawly Reoand, Breneman Levi, Heileman W'ainwright 4 Bowers John P. Hall Jacob, Bridenthal! Henry, Howe M John, Clements Francis, Herr John, Cobb it Carlton Mess. Ilershman Simon, Caney John, Kkimpl Carl, 2, Churchhili Alva Miss, Knmpp Charles, Kelton 11. 11. Ogborn Joel, Kline Cenas, Purdy &. Son M. A. Lanery Michal, Petrikin Bruce R. Lenocker Jacob, Racebaum Frederick, Latcbaw Isaac K. Reed James 2, Leighmon P. F. Robason Ruth, Laoides D. N. Dr. Ream E. D. Lynn Sophia Mrs. Ross William, Miller Lidy Mrs. Ro'ar Ellen, Mitchell F. J. Reed J. W. Moag Gottlieb, Russell William S. Miller William, Struck G. D. Mills Jacob, Sives Julia Ann, Mecolbof Thomas Swarts Eli. Mitchell Algerda Miss, Scott Alexander, Mossman Beal A. Stair Eleanor Miss, Mullon Sarah J. Miss, Seper J. Milligan George, Seelv J. H. MerreckJno. Tucker Josiah, Mathers Charles, Valentine Jessey, McCoy John, Vicel William, McPherson Daniel, VVeethel B, F, Willonghby Charles, Wilson Frank, Walter Jno. H. Wilson John, Wales Gad