Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-07-11
Tanners Bark for Manure.

This is not TO be wondered at. Practical
contradictions are often met with. The fail
ures in the use of tanners bark have led TO
much inquiry, and brought forth many con-
lectures respecting the cause of its injurious
action. The whole matter, however, turns
upon single point, and since Lorraine, in
his husbandry, has touched upon this sub
Jet, we shall avail ourselves of portion Of
his language TO convey the following views
Some time after trees are girdled the
bark begins to fall, and the process goes oil
gradually. Where bad cultivation prevails,
considerable quantities Of it are often cover
ed with the soil. In this state it appears to
decompose freely but if it happens TO be
too considerable, vegetation anguishes and
looks sailow. The same, however occurs
where any other vegetation that is but par
italy deeayed, accumulates in excess
BY the term partially decaycd, Lorraine
evidently refers to the intermediate state be-
tween woody matter and vegetable mould
the latter being, in such view, decayed veg
etable matter.
Now, during the process of tanning, the
extractive and soluble matter is removed
from the bark, but the woody substance
thereof remains unchanged, and is liable,
therefore, during its decomposition or pass
age into mould, 10 prove injurious to veget-
alton; but when once brought 10 the state
ofmould, it cannot be otherwise than bene-
ficlal in soils. In the language of Lorraine
Therefore, where lime can be had on mod
crate terms, it (an bark) may be bro, much
sooner into active use by the application of
lime in the way that it has been recommend
ed for using it with peat The alkaIies will
serve a similar purpose, in bringing it sooner
into proper state for use even saturating
the bark with urine, will, through the pro-
duction Of ammonia, cause similar change
Sawdust is similar to tanners bark, view
ed in this light, and like it, will, under GER
tain conditions, prove injurious TO vegeta-
ton; yet when it is decayed, or converted
into vegetable mould. il becomes highly val
liable. Light substances as straw, may be
put into the soil at once yet if careful
review of practice is made, it will be found
that the reduction of vegetable substances
to iriable mould, before applying them to the
land, is always TO be preferred, unless the
conditions favoring their speedy transition
INTO mould, exist in the soil
". Y. Far. 8. Mech.
Aphides on Pidnts-Plant Lice.-Much
complaint is made by nurserymen of the lice
that surround the tender shoots of apple and
pear scions. In dry seasons they are more
annoying than IN wet ones, and they often
destroy entirely the tender extrenities of va
rious plants
Last season a correspondent, whose COM
m n affOn "a t,,,bli.hoI H. L.
Pletely killed the lice by washing them with
clay water, or by daubing the limb with
thin clay mortar. About the same time we
saw in one of our foreign papers recon-
mendation Of the same wash for the same
purpose.
If such an application will destroy these
troublesome visitors il will be a great relief
TO nnrserymen and to all whose young trees
are attacked by them. We hope there will
be numerous trials of this wash made this
season, as the expense will be nothing aud
the labor but trining. Clay mortar, or a
wash with mixture of clay may be plaster
ed on by the hand, or the twig may be bent
over into pail that has the wash in it.
Pioughm0n.
Hon Daniel We5sier.-This eminent law
yer is now engaged as counsel in an important
case in the Court of Errors, growing out of
the blowing up of certain buildings by the city
authorizes in stopping The progress of the great
lire. Other men, distinguished for their legal
attanments, are 10 be heard in the same case.
He is retained as counsel in several causes TO
be argued at the present term.
We believe the fact is not generally known
that Mr. Webster is giving his undivided atten-
IN 10 fha k.,ot q
associated with Messrs. Sturtevant and Marsh
of this city-gentlemen distinguished for their
legal requirements and business tact. He pass
es much OF his time here, and is daily consulted
by clients, thereby making his great learning
and experience useful to his fellow citizens
N. y. Com. .adp.
Neir Musical Instruments Moses o.
Nichols, of this town has recently invented
new musical instrument, for which he intends
10 take out patent, denuminaied the 'Reed
Organ and is intended TO take the place of
those expensive church organs now in use in
some OF our churches, as ii is well calculated
Tor church music.
Unlike any other reed instrument, il has that
clear brilliant ringing tone which is heard in a
foil church organ; with the Hautboy and
Trumpet stops, and has power enough for any
common church. Several organists who have
examined ii, express the opinion that its pow
er is equal to well voiced church organ. with
six stops. The key board ranges from double
dionason f to five octaves and tone. The
swell is very effective and full The stops are
managed by foot pedals, and are so arranged
that The performer may give an agreeable va
Iiety for lnerlndes, Symphonies, Voluntaries,
&c.-HauerhW Gazette.
Great Deeision.-Some boys were indicted in
Rush Go. Indiana, not long since for disturbing an
Abolition meeting, where Hull was to make
speech. The Jury acaniiied them on the pronnd