The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-08-06


I'd with.
Our agricultural friends, will, we pre-
sume, be pleased with the following ex-
tract from journal, published IN late N.
York Commercial Advertiser.
ave spent a couple of hours in viewing
tbc farm of the Hon. Josiah Quincy, for
merly representative in Congress, and
now Judge of the Municipal Court Of Bos-
ton. Judge q. in addition to his protest.
onaI duties, is a theoretical and practical
farmer; and have taken the liberty OF III.
Producing the name of this distinguished
gentleman, because there Is part OF ms
stem whicl, was entirely novel to me,
A which think should be more extcn-
5 known, as feel persuaded that ma
.- !. our agriculturalists may profit by it.
,r1r i extensive, and surrounded by a
f1ishing hawthorn hedge; but there is
IA interior fence on the premises. The
- presents Single field devoted to all
81 various purposes of Agriculture. No
ri of il is allotted to pasture, as MS cattle
ere fed in stalls, and never suffered to run
the field. The advantages OF this sys-
ga are thus given: Formerly there were
even miles OF interior fences to be kept in
repair; and by keeping the cattle up, the
whole Of this expense is saved. Formerly
GO acres of this farm were devoted to pas
turage but now greater number OF cat
tie BY one third are kept on the product OF
90 acres aud never saw cattle in better
case. The saving by this means is enor-
nous, and the immense advantages arising
Som it, too apparent to be dwelt upon
During the summer the cattle are fed upon
grass, green cats, or barley, cnt up the day
previously, and suffered 10 wilt in the sun
and the manure which is thus saved, will
more than pay for the extra trouble and
expense. The farm is highly cultivated
and every kind of grain and vegetables
grown in the country appeared to have a
place. The cultivation of carrots il was
said was found very profitable, and | passed
lot OF five acres. Near this Were also
several acres OF cabbages, ruta baga, man
gel wurtzel, millet, &c. Ssc. Judge q. has
also an extensive salt mandatory, Of ITS
clsterns, or watts, which, however, he con-
templates soon to enlarge. The salt water
ispumped by wind, and is let OFF from one
vat To another-irst depositing the sedi-
ment, and then the sulphate or carbonate OF
'ime, until 1t becomes pure, when il is suf-
fefed to stand and evaporate by the heat
81 The sun. The crystalizations form on
The top and settle on the bottom. have
preserve! beautiful specimen. One man
attends TO the whole of this concern. The
residence of Judge Q. is charming situa-
,lon. The house is a neat and spacious
building, and the grounds varied in surface
ana scenery, tastefully laid out and richly
adorned. 1t is agreeable to perceive gen
Yemen ofsueh distinguished literary attain
.ifi's, toIlmg thus to promote the real in
.,eiys's OF the country, and afiording prac-
ueai proofs, that the pursuits OF agriculture
are neither seryile nor derogatory."
:, boSWELL STURDIVANT.
9HAwNEETowN, (m.) July G.-We are
ihe 70 announce that this celebrated coun-
EStrlei'er, who has, for several years, inlm-
Sa,ed the country with spurious bank bills
l l,a,' at iast' been apprehended. On Friday
,as'' party oil five persons, who volunteer
- epoh thls service, set ,.ffrom this town
l. pursuit Of hun, with warrant granted
a.; enc OF the supreme Judges, on the aft,
oa ~ OF an accomplish. They proceeded
C cn ulat DAY to Golconda, where they pro-
rs,sa constable, and an addition to their
p pay, consisting of few citizens of tina,
rias "oorhood, and on the following NOR
irn,no'' vent 70 sturdlyant's house, ten miles
tbr h uoiconda. Two orthe party entered
,he n . ny stratagem, ans,l pected, and
~, ~ remainder immediately pressing for.
.es. n, ele gang within, consisting of six o!
Tbe,. persons. was completely surprized
Ian.. were evidently at work when tho
,ya sse , was hrst entered, bat broke Off and
; pesl pusled IN attempting to conceal tfeii
'gpnNents when they were discovered
upper story of the house was fonnd
ope complete workshop, fitted up with
''A benches, &c, On thesc were several