Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-09-04


experiments, thus far, have proved sueesssfal,
and that swine and cattle intended for slaughter,
will grow % last then 40 on any other fodder. A
gentleman in Shrewsbury, Mass. has for seven or
eight years used corn and cobs craked and ground
together for proveuder, snd he says il is the best
be has ever used for fattening cattle. An eIpe.
riment was tried few years ago BY feeding one
OK with corn and oats ground, the other with corn
and cobs-the two oxen being 20 well matched
that no one, on viewing them. was satisfied which
was best; accordingly they we're fed as above
Each or had an equal quantity at time, ex.
cent the one which had corn aud oats some DAYS
became dainty, and would not eat his allowance
while the other kept his regular course. The al.
lowance for both was about three pecks per day.
The cattle were taken to market, and weighed
about $500. The one fed on corn and oats had
l6a lbs. Of taIlov. The one that was fed on corn
aud cobs had l6S lbs. Of tallow, and the purchas.
er of the two oxen pronounced the bee! Of the
latter to be worth half dollar on the hundred
more than that Of the other, on account Of the
color of the beef. 1t has also been proved by ac-
tual trial that good and paiatable bread may be
made from corn and cobs-ground about half and
half sifted as usual, and the addition OF the usu-
al quantity Of rye meal. Journal.
Yankee Enterprise. Gentleman not long
since from Mexico, Informs Us OF another sPecl.
men Of the enterprise peculiar to the American
character. Vera Cruz is the seaport OF Mexico.
distant about two hundred miles. For long
period Of time three weeks have been occupied
in passing BY the regular conveyance between
the two cities until about two years since, when
regular line Of American stages was establish
ed. By this arrangement. the time occupied bY
the journey is reduced to five days and the fare
is $40. Our informant says the sensation is
rather a peculiar and gratifying one for an
American to seat himself in regular built Troy
Coach, drawn by American Horses, with Yam.
KEGS drivers and 60 through the mountainous
passes of the Andes with the same kind Ut ira.
yelling equipage in which he has been accustomed
to cross the Green Mountains. The entire estao.
lishment was sent out from this country and the
principal owners now are three Of the Drivers on
the line, one Of whom 10 q native BattiebOro,
VT. At FIRST, and even at this day. these coach.
es are frequently assaled and pelted BY the mob,
who are indignant at the loss Of business which has
been wrested from them, as formerly vast mum.
Der Of mules and donkeys were occupied 10 the
ansportation of passengers. The proprietors.
il is said received nett profit Of nearly $40, 900
each the first year of the experiment, but great
hazards and periious encounters are had with
the bandi,ti which constantly infest the noun
tains.-NOrth. C0ur.
We understand that Daniel Foster, Naval nth
Ger Of the port of Newburyport, died Yesterday
morning aged nearly seventy. lie was subor.
dinate officer Of the troops under the command OF
General Lafayette, during the Revolutionary
War, and for one Of his gallant exploits at that
time, was pres ented by his iIustrious command.
er with sword, which was in his possession at
the time Of his decease Boston Globe
The Mechdnic.-Ift there is any situation truly
enviable, it is that Of an industrious mechanic.
who, by his own unaided exertions, has estaO-
lshed for himself respectable place IN society;
who, commencing in poverty, by his skill and
perseverance. overcomes every obstacle, van:
pushes every prejudice, and builds up tor himself
reputation whose value is enhanced Tor others.
And let it be remembered that this situation IS
a,tainable BY all who have health and practical
knowledge Of their business. 1t is mistaken
idea that fortune deals about her favOrs bindly,
and with reckless hand. Industry and virtuous
ambition are seldom exerted in vain.
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