Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-11-16

as would he himself we're hr forced Ike them to .n
durs the desc-ndia. see and drifting As Provi-
dence has. II bis goodness placed the beasts OF the field
within the control of man. al christian duty he is
bound ~ gratitude NJ treat them kindly and we'll tor in
~ other way can tie acluit himself Of the responsibilities
q hs stewardship. The gift Of and noe q
abuse.
Fire Uood-Being ourself dear lover Of good
warm fe-siie III winter and anxious that al God 7orea-
lures shall participate in the conf as we DO our
elf. W. feel particularly AMI s ynn haEe cnt and
I f 5reat-hoGse, but Ior the quarters als, The
iiveulence Of hauling through the Bad roads of win
ter w At once suggest the prprey Of our advice, and
as We hope spur you ID tile performance Of this
sary dn'y at the earliest possibleiperiod.
Wagons, Carts and Gearing.-Examne these, have
all necessary repairs made, in order that they may he
ready when required for service If vou have no one al
ready, have house erected to kerr them in.
Tools md implements q HUsbandry.-Every thing Of
this description, not in use, should be thoroughly
med, and such may need it. should be repaired and
put away under cover.
Fences. These should all De examined panne BY
PANEL and every detec i've rail board. replaced
By new one. u od fences make quiet, well behaved
81 ok and not untrequently tend prevent breaches in
the friendship Of neighbos At this season Of the year.
when the pastures denuded oeverv thing edible and
when the forests longer afford wherewiiha satisfy
the appetite, the stock very to look out for weak
and detective points in the line Of ones fence. empty
the other sharp o sight and the latter, for want Vi
education, governed by moral restraints repeat
our iujGnctlun-eXamlne and repair your fences.
Corn H0uses-Betore you put your present years
rope into tie corn house, have thoroughly clean
ed out, washed with ley, and afterwards whewashed
Examine well ur and ehectually stop up every rat
hole
Poultry Hosses- management Of laying hens.-The
"rneT should De thoroughly cednsed and Whitewdshed
10 ensure Your hens lay through the winter provide
them now under cover accessible them at all times,
load Of sand and gravel and small parcel Of old
broken fine. Occasionally through the winter, mix put
verized chalk in dough and give them; So, aso you
must occasionally give them messes Of fresh meat
chopt fine !tthey have not TO running water.
you must attend 70 their being supplied daily with fresh
wafer! Iheir food must ba alternated. but given them
regularly three times day-mornlng, noon, and "
clock. =. ~ Corn. buckwheat. oats, and corn-meal
dough and boiled potatoes the best kinds of feed tOr
towls-Occisunaliy cabbage leaves lurnps cut into
very small pieces should be given 'hem II mixed with
their dough feed. they would probably eat these segeta
bles the more readily.
SITTING ont rrchards.-Vhs is the time for such work;
and every farm should have good orchard Of apples
and other varieties % choice fruits would advise eve
~ farmer who is without them, 70 supply his deficiency
this fall lie should select the best kinds. and buy of
nurseryman Of established reputation.
ior The pan Of preparing and manuring the ground,
as well as that Of digging the holes and setting and
the trees We refer TO page. 3)-3I vols.
II closing cur monthly remarks we tender our bes
wishes for the health prosperity and happiness Of every
hrsbandman throughout our land. But before close
our paragraph, will improve the occasion, by calling
upon Farmers and Planters every where, to organize
and paonzc Agricultural Clubs and Societies. in their
respective districts and counties. Upon the Planters and
Farmers of Maryland especially desire prefer the
request: that they forth to the aid Of
the .IaryLad State agricultural Society--t is worthy
ofa their support, and if properly sustained with nil
worthy Of Mary landerswIll reflect lasting honors upon
our State.