Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1843-01-21


GaIranic Plant and Tree Protectors For tho
benefit OF our fruit cultivatIng subscribers, no
copy from exchange paper the following ac-
count of what seems a simple and effcctual pre-
ventive against the ravages Of the insect tribe:
Galvanic Plant Protectors have been devised
in Engiand, TO protect delicate garden flowers
&c. conicaI zinc ring, four inches high, is
hanked off quarter of an inch at the top, and
cut into several vandy ked points; a ring of cor.
per is fitted Immediately under. The lower end
pressed into the ground. The insect on coming
in contac, with the copper, receives a shock that
throws him of. There is always moisture enough
present 10 keep the battery 10 action, The copper
ring being within inch and half of the ground
Ii has the appearance OF flower pct inverted
over the plant.
Fruit trees may easily and cheaplv he protec-
ted in this way, by strips Of zinc and copper pre-
perry arranged.
Our favmeIs must resort to some plan to pro.
tect their fruit trees, which neglect is fast des,
itoying In the neighborhood Of this city, no.
thing tina, farmer can produce, would pay bet
ter thar select fruit; yet there is nothing which
farmers so indifferent Phil. Nat. Forum.
oA5-The effects of Temperance in Ireland, "tho
gem Of the seas" are almost Incredible. In years
past she has been noted for her vice, her drunken
ness, her poverty, her miseries, her murders and
her brutal ARRAYS. Thanks the blessed
spirit of temperance, che presents n different as
peCt and noIdS n proucer rank among the
tries Of the earth. As instance of its heneG-
cen, and happy effects il is stated in the Dublin
mail, that the in Tipperary, although there
each day 900 persons assembled not q
blow struck, nd but few drunken men seem
Ireland now for sobrieiy ranks first among the ma
TORS Of the world, md challenge comparison
order and respect TO law. with the proudes,
country which basks under Heavens shine.
STRAPs.-We commend The following TO the at,
teniion of such Of our fair readers find fault
with gentlemen who will straps: Dr.
Smith. Of the Medical and Surgical Journal. saws.
.-thosu .igh. strip, ondor the feet, when the leg
is fexed, press the kneepan so forcibly into tho
cavity Of the joint, that II is by no means strange
there are numerous complaints Of weak knees.
rheumatic ms, and soreness Of the muscles"
The neighborhood of Indiana River, which i.
abou, $50, miles south Of ST. Augustine, is in ma.
ny respects one Of the mos, delightful spo,s in the
world. Tie climate IS perpetual spring, Game,
fish and oysters, are abundant. Green turtle
are caught there in great quantities.. No doubt
the 10 worthy citizens Of Houston county Geor-
pia, will find it luxurious residence.
The farm Of George w. Churchmsn, ESQ, on
the river Delaware, near the Pennsylvania State
line IN the State of Delaware. containing lis
acres Of excellent land was sold recently at pri-
vate sale for $4,000.
Glory enough for one Day-A Yankee recent
" married wife, eat FIVE pumpkin pies. licked
negro, told lie, went to church, and tore his
trowsers, all in one day.
Santa FRE--Capiain Kendall, in describing
Santa Fee, says ii is little mud bull, city. that
stands between civilization and the jumping of
place.
Printers have very good teeth. Reason-shey
are very little used.