Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-12-26

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as something to boast Of, but there are
many of the faithful, even, who feel
that it was disgrace to the actors and
disgrace to our town.
Yours, &C., ARIEL.
CARE OF SHEEP.
| Ii has been remarked to ms, within n
little time, by several individuals, that
there would soon be very extensive
complaint among us. that the sheep
business is a very great humbug. and
that no money can be made by it,
The reason given was. tina. every body
is now crazy for sheep, and the i'm
preston seems to be quite prevalent.
that man has bot to get a A ock, drive
them on to his farm, and then 90 to
sleep, and awake up in a'year or two.
rich! In other words, many are get.
ting focks, without having made the
least provision for them, or being in
circumstances to bcs,ow upon them any
adequate care. There is no branch Of
business that requires more constant
and skillful attention than that Of a
shepherd. Sheep must have rproper
shelter, constant supply Of proper
food, and the careful oversight OF
ljudicious man, or the losses will very
soon eat up the profits. Those who
bes,ow no such attention will finI
their lambs among the missing, the
elder sheep dying off by rapid degrees.
the wool uneven and poor in quality,
and the Whole business will become
profi.less and disgusting, For the sake
of preserving the flock it is not only
necessary 10 exercise a constant 'cars.
but to grow wool Of good staple tho
same thing is essential. If sheep il
kept fat one half Of the year, and is
suffered to run poor the other half, the
wool is sure to show it. One end Of
it will be full and strong in fibre, while
the other will be poor, dead and brit
tie. On the fines. kinds of wool thit
difference will be very serious draw
back. Such wool will not do 10 work
into the best cloths, and of course will
fetch but an inferior price.
That sheep as we'll as all other. stock
may winter we'll, it is necessary that
they get in good condition before
winter comes on. During the months.
Of September. October, and par. Of
November. they should be in good
pasture; and as this fails the loss
should be made up with turnips, oats.
or some other suitable food. II they
are suffered to run down at this time,
their loss is rsked before spring; or il
they survive the fleece is much injured.
Ever so much talk has been wasted a:
bout the open prairie for the keeping
Of sheep, as though nothing else would
be needed. In The early part of the
season i. will undoubtedly afford
snlIicien. pasture; but it fails too soon
to be entirely depended on; and j. will
be necessary for wool-growers TO have
something else to fall back upon for
autumn feed.-Prairie Farmer.
81 WEALTH AND PovERTY IN Enc:
LAxD.-Itis stated that the jewelry
worn by the Marquis of Westminster
a. the installation Of Louis Philippe of
the garter, was Of the most superb
character. In the centre Of his lord:
ships badge was the celebrated Arcos
diamond. valued at $4,000 guineas.-
His lordship's sword also displayed a
massive diamond. one Of the largest in
the world. weighing &c carats, and vail
ued at ego. 900. The same nobleman
has laborers on his estates who have to
support themselves, wives, and chill
dren, on about two dollars per week,
and provisions near thirty per cent
higher than in this country.
A, temperance meeting no. far FROM
The city, while reformed drunkard
was repeating his experience he was
frequently interrupted by topper. who
kept crying. bah! bah!' The WASH
ing,onian did not notice him until the
'bahs' came so 'lhick and fast tina. he
could not 60 on, he then turned upoa
him. and with good natured smile,
said, Il rather think that calf has BEEN
raised by bottle and it is high time No
was weaned!'-I'he audience roared
and the topper seemed to enjoy the joke
as heartily as the rest. lie lsiI the
house teei0taler. -