Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-12-06
Agricultural.
From the Southern Cultivator.


tho feeding is the clothing of field hand since, by
diminishing the quantity of caloric distracted from
the boly the necessity is lessened of lmpartng 1t
This is shown most conclusively in the feeding OF
horse which desired to fatten and is familiar to
ali ostlers and tenders of stock" horse eating
neck of corn and two bundles OF OATS three times
dav without blanket and straw, Will not improve as
fast as one consuming half that quantity OF proven
der, yet covered and stabbed. The reason Tor this
was given in the communication on the subject of
Provisions for Field Hands," in your last numbers-
Your readers will recollect that it was there stated
that large proportion of the food of animals was
consumed in the evolution OF hed-that certain pro-
neres of all organized substances whether from the
vegetable or animal kingdom, were employed in the
purposes of Natures economy to supply the growth
as we'll as the waste and decay OF the tissues and
that certain other properties used in support OF
respiration and temperature Taken IN connection
then with what is known of evaporation and the ca
pdcu for heat which all bodies have, in greater or
less degree it will be readily conceived IN what way,
and to what extent the circumstance of clothing in
huences the process of nutrition 1t may be concu-
died. therefore on good grounds, that it is cheaper for
the planter to furnish his hands with clothing
warm shoes and warm houses. By so doing, he will
be saved the necessity of supplying them with many
other items in their outfit, costly IN the end.
and certainly lessened quantity proyisions-the re-
ducton in the allowance of the latter required un-
der such circumstances, being by means inconsd
cradle It may be remarked here, that boatmen,
and all those engaged actively during inclement
weather, should be still more neaVlly claQ, as
rapid movement of the body continually dispaces
the stratum of air which surrounds it upon the slight
est cessation of exercise, and becomes warm by at
tracing its calorc, thereby exposngt to other stra
ia which cold and rendering it necessary to nus
band its temperature. So likewise, mechanics, and
all of those engaged in high, airy situations should
wear clothing, for the reason that the atmos
phere near the earth is rarfed in the manner just
mentioned Too much care cannot be exercised IN
this particular for not only is it less expensive IN the
end but it may be shown that it is essential to the
health and longevity of aborers. 1t is admitted BY
all pathoogists and indeed, by all classes OF men OF
whatever pursuit or avocaon, that 1t is matter OF
very great importance to preserve the natural relax
alton of the skin" to keep the pores open" Ih1s
opinion ground experience, and some on
their anatomical knowledge, but all affirm it. In
the distribution of the blood by the heart and arte
ries all of the organs regularly receive their supply
and generally as much as their vessels VIII hold,
without subverng, in greater or less degree, their
integrity The skin being large organ, cdter1s pa
ribus receives its supply but suppose some acelden-
tai circumstance cOnstrics the vessels distributed
upon it, then, matter of course this fluid must
be forced into vessels less CONSTRUCTED and these in
such cases, are usually to be found in the internal
vscera-hence congestion, that justly dreaded ele-
ment of disease. This state of things obtaining for
few hours few days only, would probably do
no injury in system possessed of natural resiliency;
but let it be prolonged for whole winter consec
: utiye winters, and there will be very evident i'm
parment of strength, 1t other untOWard result
Every one has remarked how speedily the . breath
becomes Short the limbs heavy and inelastc, and
the strength is reduced when taking active exercise
in cold weather, and when the temperature of the
body has been for some time reduced. This is be-
cause the heart unable Immediately to by
it's force the construction of the surface and the blood
is heaped up in the lungs, liver stomach, and other
great organs whose integrity and regular perform
ance of functions essential to life. There can
be question that diseases of the heart brought
by exertion often repeated with cold constrc-
ted skin Nor may less be said of the lungs liver,
e stomach and bowels
Not to ampify it is highly necessary then, to pre-
the natural warmth and relaxation of the skim
and this may only be done by adequate clothing
The clnthing for field hand should be made entire
ly of WOOL it is not on poor conductor OF heat
but produces friction under the movements of the
body thereby irritating the skin, and inviting an in
creased flow of blood to the surface, to the relief OF
internal parts.
Your correspondent would not have it inferred,
from the above remarks that he has found farmers
of whom he is himself poor specimen-culp ably
negligent this sub ect. He would only invite them
to careful conservation of it, satisfied he is
of its importance. Regarding your journal as a We
hce well adapted for conveying the result of their
reflections observation and experience from
ton of the country to another thereby promoting the
science and interests of Agriculture, he has thought
proper to scribbe occasionally for its columns
While learning important lessons himself should he
advance but single idea calculated, when practi
cally applied to promote the object of your enter
prize, he will consider himself amply compensated
for the time lost in scratching sheet Of fool
soap. Merry respectfully yours, &c,
ROBERT ]. DRAUGHoN, n. D.
Claiborne, Ala., Jan. 1850.
:. CULTIvATING DWARF PEARs.-Every intelligent
fruit raiser is eff the necessity of cutivatng
and manuring the soil we'll for dwarf pear trees S
B. Parsons states that he has l, 700 trees four
acres-that he applied to this orchard last spring.
$3.50 worth of manure, and gathered in the autumn
25 bushels of potatoes 80 tons of sugar beets and
large quantity of turneps and cabbages-paying the
expense of manure and cultivation, and giving the
pear trees vigorous impulse.
VALUE OF AsHEs.-The American Agriculturist
says: Thomas Hancock, nurseryman and farmer,
Burlington, n. j.. pays twelve and half cents per
bushel, in Philadelphia for leached ashes and two
and half cents freight, and then hauls them from
two to three miles, and applies them at the rate of
one hundred and sixty bushels to the acre. upon
dy soil, and finds it profitable application
How TO KEEP WORMS OUT OF DRIED FRuIT-Have
pot full of hot scalding water the fire, then put
fruit into sacks of suitable Sizes and dip them in the
f boiling water, which will kill the worm or what eau
ses it. After dipping, spread the fruit out to dry
the scaldng does not do the fruit any injury. What
fruit during the process of drying. Respectfully,
y Corn GROVE.
y From the Southern Cultivator.
= Farm Economy-DivIrsifyingC Crops.
u Mr.. EDITOR Il am very willing to admit /" the
improperly and inexpediency of giving all the labor
and prime land of the country, to the exclusive cul
;; tivation of one two crops and think have
l abundant proof throug hout the cotton region to
u prove the above statement to be too true. Admit
- that make more money, by making cotton,
or rice or sugar should we have to buy little
1t corn and meat yearly, yet hold it to be gross i'm
= propriety-because, our lands are worn out and We