The above cut shows the form and operation of an "Interfering Horse Shoe," recommended by Mr. S. W. Jewett of Weybridge, Vt. Mr. Jewett makes the following remarks upon this shoe in the Ohio Cultivator. Eds. of Cultivator:-Interfering, or striking one foot against the fetlock of the opposite leg, is quite a common and serious difficulty with many a fine horse that carries a shoe.I design in this article to describe how a horse may be shod, so as to prevent concussion while the limb is in motion, accompanied with a sketch of an interfering shoe, to be adopted in extreme cases. Perhaps there is no piece of mechanical work, except the planning and building of dwelling houses, where opinions and modes vary so much, and where skill and art are so horribly mangled, as in horse-shoeing. I have many a time thought, that a blacksmith's shop would "turn black and blue," if the horse, rough shod, only had the power of speech! the weight or bearing of the animal. This part of the shoe having more surface, it is not so liable to settle on the road as the outer quarter. The toe-cork inclining more to the inner side, all helps to roll the hoof and fetlock outward. Fig. 3 represents the outside quarter of the shoe, when fastened to the hoof as the thinnest; a lighter heel cork, and well set under the heel at O. By comparing this with the inside quarter of the shoe, as represented upon the same hoof in Fig. 4, you will observe the shoe to be thicker and larger, with a stronger heel-cork, which extends back from the heel at A, more than at O. The outside quarter, or crust of the hoof, should be pared as slightly as possible. The inner wall or crust of the hoof being longer under the same quarter, the shoe is thicker; the heel-cork and iner portion of the toe-cork being longer than the opposite side of the shoe, all tend to spread the feet apart at the fetlock or pastern joint, Fig. 1 represents two interfering shoes, with as at P, and prevents the striking of the hoof the inside quarters much wider, longer, and when the limb is in motion. See Fig. 2. The less curved than the outside portion of the nails, especially those that fasten the inner shoe; with the toe-cork set more upon the in- quarter, should run well up the hoof, the side quarter, as may be seen by the lines c, d, clinches short, and headed down, and often drawn across the centre of the hoof from the examined. The heel-cork may be dispensed toe to the heel. When properly set, the in- with in Summer on gravelly and sandy roads. side quarter of the shoe lies more directly un- In winter, a horse traveling in the trough or der the foot, as may be seen by the line c, d, concave snow path, is more liable to interfere drawn through the centre. Upon the inside, than upon the road in summer. If a horse or quarter of the shoe, the holes to receive the has but a slight inclination to interfere, barenails should be punched as near the outer ly paring down the outside crust of the hoof edge as possible, that the shoe may set well more than the inner, may answer every purunder the outer wall or crust of the hoof, pose. At some future day, I may continue when properly adjusted. Consequently, the the subject in regard to common shoeing, inmost quarter of the shoe sustains more of nails, &c. S. W. JEWETT. DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVEN TION. 20 29 29 101 27 44th 101 27 45th 96 27 46th 78 28 75 28 47th 49th On the 20th ballot Mr. Allen received 10 votes. THE following table shows the ballotings of 43d the late Democratic Convention at Baltimore. Virginia threw the first vote for Gen. Pierce, on the 34th ballot. On the 35th Virginia, New Hampshire, and Maine threw their votes for him together with two delegates from 48th Tennessee. On the 36th, Virginia, New Hampshire and Maine went for Pierce with one delegate from Massachusetts, making 29. Gen. Pierce continued to receive this number of votes for nine ballotings. On the 46th ballot-received 4 votes. ing Kentucky came in for Pierce making 41 votes. On the 47th, Pierce secured 49 votes, miscellaneous votes having been added.The 48th was carried up to 55 for Pierce by additions of different delegates. On the 49th and final balloting, North Carolina first added her nine votes to those States voting for Pierce and then the States came in en masse, rolling On the first and third ballots Mr. Weller On the first ballot Mr. Hunter received 8 votes. HON. Ww. R. KING, of Alabama, the President of the Senate, was nominated for Vice President on the second ballot by a nearly unanimous vote. WHIG NATIONAL CONVENTION. The following is the result of 53 ballotings of the Whig National Convention, which convened at Baltimore June 16th for the nomination of candidates for President and Vice President. 1st 2d 3d 116 93 20 27 13 8 4th 115 89 31 25 13 7 8 1 8 1 1 3 9 1 1 3 3d 8th 9th 112 87 39 28 13 10th 111 86 40 27 14 10 11th 101 87 50 27 13 9 12th 98 88 51 27 13 1 13th 98 88 51 26 13 10 14th 99 113 88 34 26 13 9 1 1 3 4th 29 131 133 29 8 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 21 112 159 53d which he of course is devoted. We are right glad to see taste, skill and means so happily united in one and the same individual, as it is a combination rarely to be met with, and when it is should meet with public approbation. THE MAINE FARMER is a most welcome paper upon our table. It is ably edited and most neatly printed. We have few agricultural writers that surpass Dr. Holmes. The Farmer has done for years, and continues to do a good work in the community. May its subscription list, and the shadow of its editor never grow less. THE BOSTON CULTIVATOR. Here is another excellent paper, filled with agricultural and And General Winfield Scott was declared miscellaneous reading, written and selected the nominee. On the 18th and 33d ballots, Mr. Crittenden of Kentucky, received one vote, and on the 85th 4 votes. On the 35th ballot, Mr. Bates of Missouri received 1 vote, and on the 36th. Mr. Douglass of California received one vote. On the 2d ballot, Hon W. A. Graham, of North Carolina, (present Secretary of the Navy,) was declared to be the unanimous choice of the Convention, as its candidate for Vice President. NEW-HAMPSHIRE MUSEUM. with ability and taste. The Cultivator has in the community, as to agricultural interests, done much towards raising the present tone and may its power to do service continue and increase. THE AGRICULTURAL JOURNAL. This is a su perb monthly, as its name imports, devoted to the interests of the agriculturist. It is tastefully "got up," and contains articles of ability and interest upon the various subjects connected with agriculture. Mr. King seems to be enthusiastic as a scientific farmer, and we can but hope that his efforts in the good cause will meet with abundant success, and that his JOURNAL will be most bountifully supported. Dr. Wm. Prescott of Concord has altogether the best collection of specimens in Natural Col. Barton of the Reporter, walk up to the History to be found in the State. This cabi-head of the class in Natural History! Hear net contains more than 10500 specimens in his last acutation. Natural History, besides a great many rare THE SWALLOWs. It is a sight worth seeing curiosities and antiquities from all parts of the to look at the swallows which congregate globe; comprising in all, more than 12,000 about the tall chimneys of the State House at specimens. The whole are arranged with sci- this season of the year. Just before the asentific skill and taste; and made one of thesembling of the Legislature they make their most splendid collections we have ever exam- appearance in countless myriads. Soon after ined. Among its varied specimens and curi- sundown they begin to collect, and the air osities may be seen the eyeless fish, from the becomes filled with them. They circle about waters of the Mammoth Cave; the living for a while, gradually condensing, until they White or Albino Squirrel; the Striated Ape, form a ring, rapidly circling around the chim(the least of the Monkey tribe;) the magnifi- nies, when they began to settle down in an uncent American Eagle; the Aligator; the cop-broken column, and in a few minutes all will per-headed snake; the Tarantula; the Scor- have disappeared. The general opinion seems pion; a great variety of splendid Shells; Foot-to be that these birds all build their nests and prints on stone, of Birds and Quadrupeds; Petrified wood; Shells; Fishes, the Domestic and warlike Implements of the Fe]ee and South Sea Islanders, and North American Indians, and interesting relics of the American Revolution, together with many from Palestine, Herculaneum, Ephesus, and other places. Also, Gen. Washington's Wedding Sword, and a great variety of ancient Coins, medals, &c. rear their young in these chimnies. Were this so, it seems to us there would be a constant ingress and egress through the whole day, during the season of feeding their young, like bees going from and returning to their hives. But on the contrary not a single bird is seen entering the chimnies during the day, nor do they remain the usual time for rearing their young. Persons visiting Concord would do well to Our opinion is, (and we predict upon quite visit this Musenm of Dr. Prescott's, as they as good authority as do naturalists who write can spend a few hours in it with pleasure and upon the habits of bees, describe the internal profit. Dr. Prescott deserves a great deal of government of the hive and the royal funccredit for the unwearied labor he has bestow-tions of the queen,) that they come here to ed in collecting so valuable a collection of il- held their annual Legislative session, to pass lustrations in National History, a study to the necessary laws for their government, when they select their partners, disperse themselves over the State, and are found occupying the chimnies of the farm houses in solitary pairs, building their nests and rearing their young. If any one has a better theory of the phnomenon, let him out with it. The star of bright honor, which beacon'd thy way, When, earth's nations shook, at thy war trumpet's tone, When battle clouds flash'd with thy sabre's wild sway, And monarchs stooped low, to their conqueror's throne. The following beautiful article, by our valued correspondent "V." appeared originally in the N. H. Patriot. The merit as well of If they dreaded him living, they fear him now the article, as the subject, on which it treats, transfers it to our columns. FRANCE AND THE REMAINS OF NA- A friend, who has spent the last two years traveling in Europe, described to us a scene at the Chapel of the Hotel des Invalides, in Paris. He was told that if he was there before 11, and had patience to remain until 12 o'clock, M. he might perhaps see something worthy of notice. He accordingly proceeded thither with several companions. dead, Lest in his ashes restor❜d-the shout of his tread. Thy plunderers exult in thy mighty decay; dued; Whom vengeance may crush in that dark coming day, Which washes thy stains in legitimate blood. Here is a chasm of 20 years duration. The In the smaller apartment of the chapel, mass was then performing, in which nothing uncommon appeared; and when it was over, they were about to retire, as did most of the persons pesent, when the clock struck twelve. A pair of folding doors instantly opened, leaving free entrance to the Grand Chapel, then containing the remains of Napoleon, concealed, however, from view. From the opposite entrance, a procession entered, head-six verses above being written soon after the ed by Jerome, Ex-king of Westphalia, broth- death of Napoleon-and the remainder after er of the Emperor, and Governor of the In- his remains had been restored to his counvalides, who was followed by a large com- try. pany of distinguished officers and invalid veterans of the Empire, in full military costume, accompanied by the Bishop of Paris and his train, in full robes. The large organ struck up with a grand funeral anthem; and high mass was performed with great pomp and solemnity, for the soul of Napoleon. The whole scene was grand and imposing; and the spectators were amply rewarded for their patience. The Ex-king is described as much resembling the portraits of the Emperor. He appeared in tolerably firm health, for a man of his years, with somewhat of a stoop in his gait. France receiving the remains of Napoleon. Thou, who hast lighten'd all space with thy Time has swept onward-and France wakes again Aroused by dread mem'ries of ancient re nown; The strife of the Bourbon is brief, but in vain"Tis o'er-and the wild blast of triumph is blown ! While the fierce breezes of ocean were sweeping Around the bleak Isle of her heroc's repose, The genius of France true vigils was keeping O'er his lonely tomb, in the land of his foes. Tho' long were those vigils, yet France claim'd her right; Bade the star of her triumph with new lusture burn; In the land where he once rul'd-the mighty of earth; His prowess and deeds, never equaled his story, Shall forever shed light on the Isle of his birth. He fought his last battle against Europe array'd; His stake was the Empire his genius had Unconquer'd by numbers; by traitors betray'd; When the despots, who banded against him, are gone To shades of oblivion, of all but their shame, His name shall rank foremost on "honor's" broad stone;" Eternity's record be filled with his fame. THE PLAGUE. Referring to the apprehension said to be felt at New Orleans respecting the approach of a disease more fatal than the cholera, called the plague, which is said to be prevailing in some of the West India Islands, and in some parts of the West, the Boston Medical Journal has the following: NEW-HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATURE. This body commenced its annual session on Wednesday the 2d day of June. Hon. J. S. Wells of Exeter, and of the 2d Senatorial District, was chosen President of the Senate. Wm. L. Foster, Clerk. Geo. C. Williams, Ass't. Clerk. The House was organized by the choice of Hon. Geo. W. Kittredge of Newmarket as Speaker; Thomas J. Whipple, Esq. Clerk, and A. E. Hibbard, Assistant Clerk. The Councillors were duly declared elected, and sworn. They are Hon. Moses Eaton, Rockingham District. 66 66 66 Samuel Butterfield, Hillsboro' " Gov. Martin appeared on Thursday, P. M. was duly qualified, and delivered his Address, of which the N. H. Statesman thus speaks: "The Governor elect was self-possessed and dignified during the formalities of the occasion; and, so soon as the oaths were administered, proceeded to deliver the usual communication to both branches of the Legislature. His manner was graceful and his utterance distinct. He was about 40 minutes delivering his address, and nearly the entire audience remained until it was finished. During the session, 14 public acts and 17 public resolutions; 7 private acts and 13 private resolutions; and one address, in the whole 52-have been passed. Of the fate of the liquor bill, which was an important topic of the session, the Statesman thus remarks: "It is certain, from the accounts received, both here and in England, that the true plague has been introduced into Madeira, and its work has been really appalling. The quesUpon most of the subjects treated, there tion has frequently been agitated, will that will be no dissent from the views of the authat dreadful disease ever reach thiscon-thor; and as a whole it is a document with tinent? There is reason to believe that it which little fault will be found." will; the wonder is why it has not already.Our commercial intercourse is extensive with various ports of Africa and the Asiatic shore of the Mediterranean, where this great scourge is never dead or dying, but simply reposing from one period to another, like a fatigued giant, to gather new strength for a renewal of slaughter. Should it come, it may be hoped there will be found more science and a stronger barrier of medical skill to meet and disarm it of its terrors, than has been exhibited in tropical climates, or in the filthy, scourge viting regions of Moslem Turkey. "The House passed the bill (with very few amendments,) to go into effect on the 20th of November, unless the people vote to the contrary on the next Presidential Election. The Senate postponed the further conin-sideration of the bill to the next session, and sent a Joint resolve to the House, recommend UNITED STATES TREASURY. The amount of funds standing to the credit of the Treasurer of the United States in the Assistant Treasury Department and Mint, on Monday, May 24, and subject to draft, including the amount under transfer, was $15,098,170. Of this The ing that the bill be published in all the papers authorized to print the Statutes, and the opinion of the people taken by voting yea or votes to be made in the usual mode. noy, at the Presidential Election; returns of House indefinitely postponed the resolve, by amount $3,269,341, were in the Assistant day evening, after a somewhat protracted dea yea and nay vote-and the Senate, on FriTreasury in New York; $1,014,042 in that bate, voted that the bill be submitted to the at Philadelphia: $787,383; in that in Boston, people in November, and in the mean time the $5,631,780 and in the Philadelphia mint.-opinion of the Superior Court taken upon its constitutionality. The bill is therefore no THE COMMON SCHOOL REPORTER. The nearer becoming a law, except in the mere BOARD OF EDUCATION have announced matter of time, than when this session comthe intended publication of a Monthly, under the above title. The enterprise should meet with the approbation and patronage of the public, as their work is to be exclusively devoted to the advancement of the interests of our common schools. Boston Adveriiser." menced. A Committee was appointed to set in the recess, to collect statistics, to aid in the apportionment of the Public Taxes, and which is to report at the adjourned session in November. The Committee consists of Messrs Tut |