Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-01-08
AGRICULTU AL.
From The .4m,rican Farmer.
WORK FOR JANUARY.


prompts what is traced BY pen among the hottest
ofour regards stands firth the desire % the agTicul
ure Of country placed upon bass 50 strong that
none defy lis rum phs-to see lis husbandmen ami
mated by common impulse in the effort 10 elevate
their occupation to the pepper standard ofTural great
With the commencement of he year le; your deter
minaton be formed, TO every within yonr pow
er 10 improve your arabic andso save and presre
cry thing that be converted mo manure-to never
put in crop without previously giving 10 the ground the
best posslbe preparation within y'ur power--to pitch
your crops the right IiWe and tend them faithfully
throughout the Of their growth-to le mari
certain number Of acres OF your land each year anu in
word, act in the manage nent of your estate, that
the quality Of lis soil shall be improved BY succeed
Ing year.
And nov for the work
ON TIE FARM.
Grain Fields-Have the surface drains in your grain
fields carefully examined and cleared out, Tie health
Of winter grain is greatly promoted when Ii pit dry.
Jtmter Plough,pg. All stU, inracabe SOILS intend
ed for spring culture should, possible be pou9hed IN
the winter Besides placing ahead in his Vark, the
texture Of The land Is greatly moderated = The acton IF
the frost Stch lands, however, should never be plough
Horses, Nudes and Working Oren.-As it is 10 the
faithful oi Of these noble animals that the farmer has
rely for the success of his operations it is his interest,
well as duty 10 that they well cared forthat IS,
that they have good stables and Sheds well lier beds
creamy ktI-lHdt titF " t9ud'ls tu liiItct Gdt
stated hours, win good Wholesome too and sui 4n
quanllly-hat they be cnfred. caTGed. and rubbed
down morning and eve.inI-that they receive each.
twice week, salt, line and ashes. well mixed oge ;ter
and that they be waered three times day. 10
these things being dvne she presence Of the master he
cessary.
Cor and CuIIle fuds-Dil you take orr adyi 70 la,
fill, and have these covered win woods mould. leaves
peat marsh mud The scrapiugs d roads, dlchC, lanes
&c? II you did not il Is not too late 70 DO 50 now, he
winter has been open not 10 prevent your working
and you may assured that the DAY coming when
the puncous discharge OF these kinds Of duties will be
considered Indispensable to ones Standing IN sscety,
he who proves recreant the interests Of himself and
family Will meet with dSeseem Of the other men5li.
OF the community.
/ Fenciug-Be shat You CIT d0tra and prcpn'e as
much fencing will serve all your purposes hTrugaout
the year let the but end Of Tie posts be ciafted si
GENTLY high up that, when placed IN the ground Hrec
inches Of the chard part will be above the earth. Posts
th1s treated, last for half century. 1t is useless to
merely char the part buried Up in he earth, as The ms
chief, BY decay, occurs juet ABOVE ii.
Breeding .Nnes-Ihese should receive all proper at
tsntlou from until grass re Ihti I'd should ~
regulated with moderately generous hand; shulid b1
given them regularly at least three times dag they
should receive salt, The mixture recommended above,
twice week. 50, also, should they daily BE- cured,
carded and brushed down, and wateed thrice day.
Coils See that your colts receive foil allowances "
hay fodder thrice day. aud feed OF grain Day
that they are early accustomed y being handled and
also ialtered Such treatment lenders them d.ie ana
relieves of half the trouble usually attendant upon
breaking them. 1t is the custom OF some 10 treat iheir
colts the first winter, with very indifferent fare, under
the suppoSton that II conduces to their hardness; but
for our life could get consent 10 be-
leve in the reasoning by which such pii0Sophy at
tempted to be sustained All yuung animals shon., in
our view, be sufficiently well tedto keep them il con
tinuay growing condition. And how, would ask
can this be sustained unless they receive such processes
OF Ipanipulan bone flesh, and moderate portion of fat
10 be continually going While we would moi pam
per Young animal, bv overlooking, thereby
gnr grossness We should certainly give him enough 10
enable his system carry its healtful eahora TONS
Colts should also receive often grown up
imals and be twice week treated TO ounce Of mix
turc composed Of equal parts Of salt, ashes and LINE -
This keeps the stomach In tone and assists d.
gestion.
Mich Cors-If you desire that these should yield lib
orally to the pail you feed them with something
better suited the secretion If rich milk than dTY PROV
ender Roots meal Stops Of some kind should BE- gwen
them twice day, at least, say morning and evening"
They should have Uttered beds, dry odg ngs, moderate
" warm be regularly watered thrice day, just before
being fed be curried cJmbed and rubbed down with
whsp of straw twice day, and receive, twice week,
of salt, The quantity OF salt, ashes and
lime, mixed together.
A Young Cattie-Ihese should be regularly fed and
watered three day. have dry shed. facing East
should be sufficient 10 keep them growing and good
condition. and should be treated to SALT the mixture
bove recommended, al least twlc week.
! Fences.-We have already advised you to get out and
have prepared all the fencing which you may need for the
year; aud here permit to recommend you have
your fences arranged that, when completed, your
Stock Of all kinds acW be fenced in-NoT FENCED
oUT-so tina; they will derive their susenance from You
own grounds and not be driven 10 seek living yor
neighbors' expense No has LEGAL right to tax his
nelghbJr with the support of his Stock aud every prnc
pie known justice repudates the idea that lie has
right based morality. The practice may be very con
renicnt the Of puachng Stock but It IS as dis
honest 1t Is mean.
Gates-Have you gate TO every field on yonr farm
If YOU have not, provide them at 0nce The time which II
takes pull down and build up bars will IN sing lie sea
son. more than pay for gales for all the fields on your
farm or plantation Allix each gate cham. staple,
your hands fasienin. the chain every time they may pass
lhroug gate.
IIreshing Grain.-If this work has not been compile
ted, press until YOU flash.
Corn Shelter and Corn Cob Crushcr.-Have YOU one
of each of these machines II you have not, procure
them You should never sell your crn On the ear. ba
shell and grind the cobs into meal tor Your mich cows
and working In every five bushels OF COP there IS
as much nurve matter there IS IN two bushels 81
grain bes des the capacity for dsenson, which, IN feed
inc cattle is matter Of very grave mporiance.
Family Sleighs-Have you had these furnished up 50
as 10 look aud be almost good as new Ii not attend
TO this part Of your duty without further delay. the
sleigh in which your wife and daughters may ride
should, at leas look as we'll any in the neghbor-
hood.
Fire Wood.-If YOU have not already cut and PILED in
YOUR wards as much wood will you It'll he first
If next December 20 ahead, push ahead, and keep no
wears supply of wood i Gu;