Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-01-12
The Gentleman Farmer.

it 10 worse than idle for any man 10 expect 10
better his condition IN a pecuniary point OF We"
bv turning gentleman farmer. Ii person have
fortune already, he may lag out pleasure
grounds, tence IN parks, make experiments IN
crops. Try crosses in breeds of cattle set out trees
for shade scenery, and thus crafty bis tastes,
and thus make some discovery for others TO ben
eft by; but IN his own case no will lose money;
probably be expects II. What would any one
think Of a gentleman warrior or gentleman PoetY
80. s, VI .nnu "to su0uiu iiito al hia fighting
done or oil his verses made. If success outy
crowns individual, personal ezerilon IN all other
matters, how is it that this alone, IN the prImi-
tive occupation Of mankind, men expect II, with
out putting their hand TO the plough and girding
the rnseIves for the labor3 II is common re-
mark among husbandmen that be who works
With his han Is gets double the amount OF work
out of them compared with him who only gives
his orders and waits till they are accomplished
The general mus, lead his troops to victory; he
must endanger his own life If he would infuse
bravery into the hearts of his soldiers; and this
principle is not inspplicaoic 20 the ooss Vi 'he
farm.
Purified HoNEY-The follow ing mode Of pu-
rifylng honey recommended by Siller ANY
quantity Of honey Is dissolved in equal part
by weight of water. The liquid IS allowed to
boil up four or SIX times, without SIX intning II
is then removed from tho fro, ond. otter beng
cooled, brought on several strong linen straIaefs
Of clean and well washed Sand, inch in depth.
When the solution has passed through the strain
ers 1t found TO be Of the color OF clear, white
wine; The sand being allowed 10 remain on the
s,rainers, is rinsed with cold water, and the
whole Of the liquor finally evaPorated 10 the
thickness Ct syrup.
WrxrERISG SHEEr.-lt is prevalent. notion
among many of our farmers that sheep need no
protection during winter, and will no, do we'll II
ed IN
although il Is better, perhaps, TO give sheep more
exercise than other stock especially the Merino
and South Down breeds. yet they do very we'll
10 small yards and require, al least the protec
ton Of a rooted shed, open only on one s'de and
when il SHOWS, such can be closed all round
| The sleet and rains Of a northern climate dur
ing The months OF March and April, are worse Tor
sheep than the SHOWS of winter. Snow they
easily shake off, and leave their fseccs dry; not
so with the rain. This peneirates 10 the skin
Of all bu, the Merino breeds, superadded TO the
drenching overhead, when not protected they
ara obliged TO s,and or lie down cold vet
ground, than which, nothing cao be more PERM
cious for sheep.-Anerican Agricuitur'st
LovE-The genius Of love comes into life be-
fore that Of art There are men who perform nc
| bic deeds, Others who sing aod Immorialize 'heiI
actions Wi,hou, the deep, powerful love, Which
causes relations and friends TO act and TO suffer
for each other, without actions which show thai
| 'tlove Is stronger IMAM oeato, PeoCh aio ehiee
would not have created those master pieces, song
would have brough, tears TO no eyes, and music
would have been but a playihIng- 1t 10 the 10
spring glance Of which gives words fro TO 'he
ar,i,t's lips-they can utter nothing beautifu
which tina, has no, first dictated.
Tie Art Of Shopp;ng.--"Wha's tho price o
this artice!' inquired deaf old lady Sever
shillings," said the draper. Seventeen s.l
ings" she exclaimed, "I'!l give you thirteen. i i
..Seren shilIings," replied the honest orspe'' =
The price of the article On seven =, sh'''''ge'
The lady reioined. "fi give you e0e
Husband ard Wife TO be Hanged The Gov
ernor OF Pennsy wanna mas issued @atrahs 10y
ia axeou.,0n Of James Dol4n aud Bridget Doian
- Fri3a. he iG!h q FebTlar- They "-r+
ic5o.,cied Of murder ia Bradford county.