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LIFE OF
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BY MOSES DAWSON.
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SESSION OHIO STATESMAN.

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w the ensuing session of the Ohio Legislature
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MORE LARGE PIGS.

We make the following extract from a
letter from Mr.. Samuel Denison, Of Floyd.
Oneida county, n. Y, who says he has
been (orlwen'y years making Efforts 10 i'm
prove his breed Of swine:
IL have n SOW crossed with the Leiccs-
lershre and our common improved breed
0iwhlc hogs. three years old lasl spring,
long bodied, short thin haired. fine in bone.
and easy 10 keep; her first litter Of pigs
came the last Of April, and were winlered
over. and killed The next autumn, and
weighed from j:3S5 ru almost 400; her next
springs litter, from a Berkshire boar, came
the i,h of March; faucd and killed six,
between Christmas and New Years, few
days sior, Of ten months old; ,heiraycr-
age weight, dressed, 25S pounds and some
ounces; the heaviest 2eS pounds. The
pigs am going to give you the weight Of,
or Il part Of them, came The Isl March last
seven in lumber. sired By our improved
common breed while boar; Que of the mum.
Der keep for boar; the olhef six feed,
not however, with tie expectation Of COM
petps with DR.. Marin. You will see by
my manner Of feeding, that | keep dairy
and make butter, my pigs fed with but
tcrnllk and sour milk from six weeks old,
the lime took them off 10 wcan, until that
began 10 lai. The latter part Of July; as the
milk began to fail, added TO i, corn, soak
cd or boiled in wafer. aud nothing more nor
less. Two OF The pigs weighed at six
months od-onc weighed 2i5 pounds, lhe
other % pounds; The other five mol much
lighter. The boar is for sale, and shall
have pigs TO sell in The spring"
Tie following, is from j. w Goshen,
Columbana county. Ohio:
Henry llinchmau. near neishbor Of
min. has an uncommon fine sow, impro-
we'd lrom the common stock of hogs, and
has raised several iters of pigs from her
and full bIooded Berkshire boar. for
which he has been getting great prices.
Que OF which he sold TO Thomas Dclzel
that was pigged the 25Ih Of 3rd month,
lo4O; at two months old il weighed 81
pounds; a. three months weighed ll2
pounds, and at six months weighed 262
pounds; and il is supposed that at this time
he would weigh near 700. | am not pos
sesSed with thorough knowledge of The
manner Of feeding, though believe he was
principally fed on corn and the slops OF
the house, with some bran or meal"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-11-04

mix ,heIry and wet well together, and il
mois'nrsbe required, let them have it OF
the sans descriplicn, repeating The pro-
cess ill all be reduced 10 fine mold. This
will bsfeady for use in two months from
the ,imcsof collecting the leaves, and 10
prevent any waste Of the liquid rec"m-
mended. a layer of maiden eurh, of Two
feet thick, should be made The substralum,
which would receive any of the valuable
liquid thEi would otherwise run TO waste.
Leaves o slow decomposition should be
avoided. IS those Of The oak, &c. which
howevcf.are The best for retaining heat
in hot beds and pits. The leaves Of Fir
should aiso be avoided, but those Of the
Sycamuse. Elm, Alder, Maple, aud all
the soft Kinds are hest suited for The pur-
pose. Tbs compost should be kept dry,
in an airypiace, aud ridged up, so that
the rain canno, wash out the salts with
which abounds.-Doyle's Practical
Gardrniisr,
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tnucs, say Iial ..rre aiG S'iII li"-s ci u
The direction indicated. A Agenlleman COM
ing through. some years since. from The
Selkirk settlement to 81. Peters, says,
.ibal abou, two days ride from the latter
place, their company crossed small! creek,
The waters of which were exceedingly
brackish. resembling, however. a solution
OF glauber salts; their ponies, though they
had travelled all day without wafer, would
not drink Of them. A Sac Indian, known
as "Iudian Jim." says. "lhere be salt, salt,
big heaps Of salt, in Sioux country; won't
tell white mnn where, cause Sioux Kill
Jim. This Indian says he has not beeil
there since he was boy. sioux good
Indian then, bad Indian now" BY this be
means, when he was there the Sioux and
his nation were friendly. This was proba-
bly, some twenty five or thirty years since.
when the hereditary lcuds OF these nations,
were n shor, time suspended through Tho
exerlions Of The willy prophet and the ia
nous Tecumseh. After the defea, and
death of that warrior, these nations revi-
we'd their nncien, enmily, which still con-
,inues. We are disposed 10 place great
confidence in these reports. from The fact
the fur trader, attached 10 the North Amer
lean Fur Company have always been ex-
,remely anxious 10 prevent that section OF
the upper country being explored by any
hut those in the interest or employ OF that
Company. BY The treaty reputed late TO
have been made by Judge Doty, OF Wis
consou, with the Sioux, large reservation
living ia that direction, is said 10 have
been made in favor or certain individuals
of,ha, Company. What these men can
wan, Of land in that region, unless II be-
for some valuable mineral, cannot we'll be
imagined. There arc several specimens
ofsalI, reported 10 have been brought from
these mines, in this neighborhood; we
shall endeavor 10 procure one Us soon as
possible, for the benefit Of the. curious.-
One gentleman, who asserts no has visited
these mines, says, that around the margin
of a small lake. The incrustaiions Of salt are
several inches thick; in another place, tho
water emanatins from spring. ripples
down over beds oil sal. chrystalized very
like the rock salt found in the market. We
know not how far 10 credit these statements.
but they ale certainly worthy the attention
Of the hardy adyenurer. We VIII en-
deavor to assist the Researches Of the ex-
plorer, by collecting and publishing all tho
information that can be obtained on sho
subjcct.-Duneque (iilinois) Express.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-11-04
Ease6sAA Court House, s. c. November

The soil and location, naturally the best
adapted to each particular species Of Trees
or shrubs, aud some trees, il has happened
that for want OF this knowledge, Trees thai
have curefully cultivated for Yeas, on
being ordered, which were carefully dug
aud packed, have died because not planted
in a soil, suited to their nature.
therefore propose TO state wha, in my
humble opinion, would be useful 10 some
OF my customers OH the above subject.
To enable US 10 form correct judSme
on such subjects. We ought TO study ma
lures works; some SORTS Of trees (but it is
the fewest nunber) thrive best on stiff
white clay, many Others on upland, mel
low !oam, and other trees and shrubs will
hardly grow al all, unless OH wet or moist
land, aud sume grow best on sandy land.
An hours ride through our woods, by
person Of common observation. will at
once convince him Of The way nature
works; The White Oak abounds in stiff
white clay, The Walnut, Poplar, Hickory,
Dos%ood aud Yellow Locus, are found
loursbiug on the upland mellow loam-
but on all wet ground or damp situations,
we find The Maple, Magnolia. Willow.
Black Alder, Burch. Win,erberry. Sc,
not because those trees are planted where
they are found, the winged seed Of some
of them are carried by the wind 4 long dis
lance, but they will cot grow unless they
light on the sort of soil congenial TO their
growth, which TO me is very instructive,
shelving tie necessity of planting each sort
Of trees on ground suited to their nature
as near Us We can; howe there arc very
mauy species Of trees not so particular, but
ground may he improved TO suit them
The greatest number Of trees grow best on
deep open free mellow loam. which is The
best for most OF lruit trees-our climate is
rather warm for the Pear and Gooseberry.
To ob,iare the blight Of the first and The
smut Of The last, select The coolest sol! and
exposure made rich. particularly for The
last-und it has been highly recommended
and | think with good reason, to cover the
ground around these Trees and shrubs TO
prolec, them from the summers drought
and heat, with stone, rotten wood or board
The European Cherry does best on high
granite land buI no. so we'll on lime stone or
low bottom land. The Peach will thrive
on all sorts Of Iaud Except n stiff white
clay, or swamp If high and wavey, but
delights in -:-i' ---.iu lI.am. But plant
tho w. ,Iru-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-11-04
Nh OF q A IT, .
VEGETABLE LIFE PILLS AND Pho

VEGETABLE LIFE PILLS AND PHU.,
" NIX BlTrERS.--rhe high celebrity
which these excellent Medicines have acquired,
IN curing almost every disease TO which she
human frame is liable, is matter familiar WIN
almos, every Intelligent, person. They became
known by their lrui,s-iheir good works have
testified for thcm-,hcy did not thrive by the
faith Of the ctcdulous. 49,.
In cases Of Cos,ivcness, Dyspepsia. Bilious
and Liver Affections Asthma. Piles, Settled
PAINS. Rheumu,isui, Fcvers and Agues, Ohsii-
aa,e Headaches, Impure State OF the tln'as'
Unhealthy Appearance OF the SKIN, Nervous
Debility, the Sickness incident to tcmnles III
Delicate Health, every kind of Weakness OF
the Digestive Organs, aud in all general De-
engagements Of Health, these Medicines have IN
variably proved a certain and speedy remedy
They restore vigorous health TO The most ea-
haus,ed cons,i,uii"ns. y single trlalwisl place
tho Life Pills and Phoenix Biiters beyond The
reach of competiiion, III the estimation oi every
patient.
Prepared and sold. wholesale and retail, al
WM. b. MOFFATS Medical Othce, 81"
Broadway, New York.
N. B. None are genuine unless they have
tho fec si,niie OF John Mafafs signature.
T The Lie Pills are sold i'll boSes-Price.
25 cents. 50 cents, and 81 each, according TO
,hc size; and the Phuuix B1tiers III bottles, at
81 OF s.. each, witt, full directions.
For Gratuitoas Dis,riba.ion-.An Interesting
little pamphlet, entitled Motfal's Medical Va
nual. designcd as n domestic Guide 10 Health
containing accurate information CONCERNING the
tho most prevalent disease, and the most ap-
proved retnedies-by WIN. MOFFAT.'
For sale by
March IL. nc c. a. DOWD.
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Moefie 0eeess.

McTHER, HOME AND HEAVEN.
The sound ,l,a, falls on mortal ear,
As dew drops pure at even,
That soo,he the breast or start the tear,
Are mother, home and heaven.
A molher-swee,est name on earth.
We lisp il on the knee,
And iduizc lis sacred worth
In manhood's infancy.
A home-tha, paradise below.
OTsunshine and of flowers,
Where hal!owe'I joys perpetua! flow.
BY calm, seques,ered bowers.
And Hcaven-tle port OF endless peace
The haven Of the spul,
When life's corroding cares shall cease,
Like sweeping waves 10 roll.
Oh. weep not then, though cruel time
The chain oflove has rivep;
To every link in yondcr cline,
Reunion shall be given.
Oh. fall they not on mortal ear
AS dew drops pure a, even,
To sooihe the breast, or start the tear,
A mother, home. aud heaven.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-11-04
SNAKES.

The editor of the Coucordia (Louisiaual
InleIligenccr says: Louisiana is delight
ful country. but very snaky. Our Office
aud sleeping room are so near to- that tney
may be said to be inside ofa cotton held.
Every night ON going to rest we have to
shake the snakes out of the bed; we eonai'
der i, amusement 10 kill three or four be-
fore getting to sleep. What makes US write
about snakes is tina, we have jus, been dis
turbed by long garter crawling over Ina
liable, making rather free with o1r nsge1
papers. We have an idea OF setil1g gpge
snake museum"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-11-04
GREEN coKs FODDER ron HORSES.

fa -
GREEN coRs FODDER ron HORSES.
..Nhat is your opinion Of Indian corn in
It's greeii state, cul up with the stalk and
|ased as fodder or for horses! do you think
il nulriliousl Some here recommend il
highly; Others say horses will thrive on it.
l think il acts loo freely on The bowels. !
shouId like TO see some extended remarks
by some of your correspondents on the best
manner of treating work and travelling
horses. Eii.qjehtotrn, N. c. w. r."
All plants which abound in juices, If fed
10 animals wtiioU, the mixture Of olhcr
and dryer food, is aptto produce loosen
ing elect on The bowels. This j, The case
with beers, carrots, rurucps, potatoes, &c.
and hence it is found necessary where
horses or cattle are fed on these, 10 give
with them quantity Of dry hay. Very
green corn would require such an addition.
if used extensively for horses, but with
this no injury could ensue. There cnn be
no doub, US 10 the uulritive qualities of
corn fodder. But 10 possess this quality in
the greatest extent. The juices should be
fully elaborated, as they contain the m0sl
sacchurine matter, which seems 10 be es-
seulial TO the full value of The plant. This
time is when The corn is pretty generally
glazed, aud if cutup al his period. cut in
a clafi machine aud fed at once. or dried
aud stored for winter fodder aud then cut
for use, The stalks Of corn will be found
most nutritious and valuable. Where cor,i
meal is 10 be fed to animals. The cob should
always be ground with The grain, aud there
are few kinds Of food OIL which animals
will thrive faster. than the stalks aud leaves
made into chat, and mixed with corn and
cob meal.
Will some ofour correspondents, quail
fed by their acquaintance with thu, noble
animal. the horse, reply to the last Of our
correspondents inquiryl-Cuitirator.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-11-04

,, nat ,uauiiy al any OF these agents Typ.
SUM- chloride of Calcium. sulphuric or ml,Eiai;c
acid, and super phosphate Of lime as qneted
from Liebgl will suffice 10 Tx the aninsotiia OF
20 gallons of pulrid urnel
Il think am maxim. successfully the sAian,
line vrgclaic Powder oil Madame Vebeyt I5E.
bnul, but wish tu ask, does the lime used in
the preparation pIc>eni tie escape Of the ann
inOnill'
Our limited chemical knowledge does
not enable US TO answer the inquire, OF our
correspondent satisfactorily, and as they
are important. we copy them in the hope
they will receive attention OF some Of our
practical chemists. The preparation OF
such nanures is Of great consequence 10
the farmer. aud the best methods. those
which ensure The greatest combination of
frrliiiz,ng ingredients. should bc adopted.
There can be little doubt, we think. that
500 lbs. of plaster will combine with and
relain for The Use of The soil or plants. The
sails of more than twenty gallons Of urine.
This could easily he Tested by experiment.
!f Il quantity Of the mass once saturated
with urine be dried al n moderate tempe
rate then again wet with the pu,rid urine
and stirred up fully, permitted no escape
OF ammonia, "a fact known al once by ;hc
penetrating Ordur Of that subslancc.l il
would be certain tha, The highest point Of
combination or saturalion had no, been
reached. In making an experiment with
larger quantities Of urine as suggested in
the secund query. evapOratins The urine
would be preferable To drawing il of. rs in
The latter case some of The uncombIned salts
would be lost, which would be left in pro-
cess Of evaporation.
We have no means Of accurately deter
mining the points alluded 10 in G.. VS.
last queries. Chnpral, Davy, nnd Liehig
simply assert The fact that the substances
named neuiraliZe The ammonia of animal
mailer, urine, &c, but say nothing ps 10
quantities. The odor emitted is probably
the suresl test Of the naturalization or ab-
snrp,ion of the ammonia, as this substance
is one which cannot pass freely into The
atmosphere wiihouI detection. The whole
science of the manufacture of manures is vet
in its infancy. new and useful discoveries
are almost dady making, and while srience
must direct and lead in such inquiries.
much is depending OH carefully conducted
experiments IN testing the utility of such
discoveries. In this course, wo trust our
correspondent will persevere, carefully
noting and recording his various operations
and their results.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-11-04
- From IKE Cuiiiro,or.

BucEgHgAr, RYE ASD CLOVER.
Messrs. gaylord s. 1'oytor.-Havins
made an anesperiment with triple crop. II
may not Bic nnintercs,ius 10 some Of your
readers ta give few particulars thereof,
and The reSoIi. In the beginning Of August
lasl year. ed with the same prepara-
ti"n Of ground. buckwheal, rye and clover.
All which Siavc done well; so that | am
going at ii time more largely into this
mode Of ctIsiure. Part Of n field have just
covered wilf wheat instead Of Eye as the
third arlicss. Twas encouraged TO do this
from observing that few stools Of wheat.
that accideatally sprung up last year among
the buckwhEst. rye and clover, were fine.
But in particular, manured a poor,
worn out sBady quarter of an acre. With
Ave cart loads Of compost, and having :'rst
sowed and 5srrowed in the rye and buck
wheat, tfeH sowed The clover seed while
The ground syas fresh stirred. Next CO.
vered pei spfihe quarter acre Selected
for partEseEar experimeut,l with pine
leaves, a pHg Eiih green pine Loushs-and
part lief aasayered-and here observe
llia, all ,hr grew best on The part cover
ed with pins straw, and better on that CO.
vered with fhc green.beughsthan where un-
covered. Esaowed this piece on The 5.h
day of Aug last, and on the 5th Of Oc-
seber, or mitwo months, cut the buck
wheat and ie product was 81 bushels or
rate of22 blIhelspcr acre. The rye GU, in
'-ne Fast. good yield. bn' 'hrou"t
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TO PREPARE VEGETABLE ao,n or

As early in November as The leaves of
trees can he collected, LEI them be brought
in considerable quantity, into close
plance. and dressed up here in the form Of
u ho! bed. Let this be well saturated with
the drninings from The dung heap. with
suhs from The wash house, aud with urine
from the stable aud cow house, where This
latter article can be procured. Let this
bed or heap be covered aud lined with
fresh stable dung 10 make il heat. When
the heat is sufficiently subsidized. le, the
leaves be uncovered ard turned over, TO
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1841-11-04
INTRODUCTION or RICE lsro AMERICA.

Martin says, in his history Of North Car
olinu, that The planting Of rice was cum
menced iu This country, in the year 1903 as
follows: brig from Madagascar, OF her
way 10 England. came to anchor off Suli.
vans Island. Thomas Smith, going on
board, received from The captain "a bas OF
seed rice, with information of its culture
in The east, its suitableness for food, and
incredible increase. Smith divided the
seed among his friends, and AT experiment
being made in different soils. the success
surpassed The expectation The caplain had
exciled. Thus, from this small beginning,
accidentally occurring, AROSE the sta nle COM
modify of Carolina, which soon became the
chief support of the colony and the great
source Of its opulence.-Raieigh Register.