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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23
velume VIII, Number 4.

and so far as | have had opportunity to
,os, them. [ have reason to believe that
nv labor will not be in vain. L WOULD
therefore recommend farmers this season
lit being now so near planting time), 10
trv it ON small scale, and proceed in the
following manner: Take one-eighth OF an
acre in field to be planted, either in rows
through the field or on one side OF it
ground that was plowed last fall or carly
this spring will be the best; spread the
compost (as directed to be prepared IN my
article last week. evenly over 1t, and plow
it in. Strike out the rows in the ordinary
manner-take good sound potatoes, mid
ding size, cut them in half lengthwise, so
that each part will have an equal portion
of the eye or seed end, and place them IN
the burrows cut side down, one foot apart.
The rows should be at least three feet
apart. Then throw handful Of charcoal
dust over each piece, and cover with hoe.
Cultivate during the season as you do the
rest of the field, and Immediately after
they have blossomed, 60 through the rows
with bag or basket Of charcoal dust, and
sprinkle handful on each hill at the root
of the vines. Repeat this again about
three weeks before the tubers have at
tanned their ordinary growth.
The alkalies in the compost are necessa-
ry as food for the plant, but they will not
prevent the rot that is the Office of the
charcoal. The chemical and physiological
action will be explained in the treatise l
contemplate publishing next fall or winter.
The quantity Of charcoal, (and perhaps
in some respect the mode of applying it,
as l before mentioned, may have to be
varied.
Next fall I shall be happy to hear by
letter or otherwise from all who make q
trial of the remedy The labor and ex-
pense attending it will be light and easy.
The compost which l would recommend
when an acre or more is to be planted, will
differ somewhat from that advised in last
weeks paper; and l hope to be able to
give some desirable information ON this
, interesting subject for the use of farmers
, next year l shall be satisfied for tho
: present if l am instrumental by these
, articles in eliciting more thorough inves-
/ tigation into the nature of the potato dis
. ease. TRACY Z. WALLER.
Rising-Sun, Philad Co, April, 1901.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23
The Farmer.
Another Word about Manure Maxim!
For the Lewisburg Chronicle.


Mr.. EDITOR: The Farmers Department
Of your valuable paper should be filled
weekly with articles written by farmers in
our own community, and to show my will
lingness to do my part, I will throw in my
mite.
A great deal of manure is lost yearly by
letting cattle run out on the roads, espec-
ially in the winter season, when they ought
to be in the dung-yard, in order to have
their droppings there to mix with the
straw in the yard. The loss in this way is
greater than many are aware of. Suppose
that the amount of manure dropped by cat
tie, is as great in the daytime as in the
night-in this way we will be able to see
the loss at once.
Many farmers are obliged to let their
stock run out, in order to get water. In
some cases they have to travel at least
fourth of mile to reach water and return,
and they frequently stand about the water
for hours, so that the farmer loses half the
days manure from his cattle. Any one
must have observed during the sleighine
season, the snow around these watering
places literally covered with manure, ano
enough of it on the road to spoil tht
sleighing. Besides, the cattle are foreet
out of the track into the deep snow b.
every sled or sleigh they meet, and thu
are worried and sometimes injured.
To avoid these losses, every farmer shoul'
bring the water into his manure yard, i
possible. A goodly number of farmers il
our Valley have done this, some by layin;
pipes to springs from higher ground, an'
others with the hydraulic ram force it from
their springs from lower ground up
More in the next. j. u.
Deer Park, East Buffalo, April Is, 1851
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23
From the Morning Star.
TIE I3MpIATlOMa

William Carter arose from bed of fit
full and uneasy slumber The night had
been cold and windy, such night as De
cember frequently brings among the hills
of New Hampshire. Williams bed was
hard, and the cold wind found its way
through many crack and crevice in his
ruinous cottage, but he might have slept,
if his mind had been at ease. His wife
was a delicate woman, toll and exposure
had brought on lingering illness, and
she lay all night, moaning with pain, and
shivering with the cold.
William arose, said, and having kim
died fire, went forth into the open ar.
The clouds were black and heavy, and the
winds swept in gusts through the naked
trees. Away in the distance, the tops OF
the mountains were already white with
snow. He had engaged a days work on
neighboring farm, but it was useless to
go-the farmer would not work that day ;
so he turned with heavy step, and en-
tered his cherries dwelling. The children
were soon stirring, and the pale, suffering
mother rose from her restless couch, to pre-
pare the morning meal. A few potatoes
were boiled for the father and children,
and cup of cruel prepared for herself
William Carter and his wife had seen
better days but sickness and misfortune
the fraud of some, and the cruelty Of 9TH
ers, had driven them forth from their
pleasant home, which he had spent
the strength of his early manhood to pur-
chase, and forced them to take shelter In
their present miserable abode. They were
Christians, and they had hitherto borne
up, under the crushing weight of their af-
Hictions, with meek and quiet spirit.
Looking forward to that bright hereafter,
they had suffered patiently, knowing that
those affections are but for moment, and
the glory that shall be revealed, eternal.
1t had long been William Carter
practice to assemble his family in the
morning, to hear the blessed truths of in
spiration, and to bow before the mercy
seat of heaven. That morning, the chill
dren seated themselves as usual, and Mrs.
Carter brought forth the Bible, and laid it
before her husband. Moving it away, he
said, 81 can not read or pray. l have nc
faith, and what is not of faith is sin," and
rising, he seated himself at the table. The
children looked up with astonishment.
"What is the matter, father?" said
little Alice, pressing close to his chair.
Why don't you ask God for our daily
bread?"
A tear stole silently down the mother
cheek, as she took her place with her fam
lily around the scanty board.
"Why can't we have some bread and
butter?" said little james, "a child six years
old, pushing away the potatoes all the
time. -
An expression Of agony passed over the
fathers face. A torrent of bitter feelings
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23
From the Germantown Telegraph
The Potato Rot.

Mr.. Editor: Though l have spoken
quite positively as to the effect of the rem
edy l have proposed for the potato disease,
yet beg the reader to believe me when l
say, that it is with extreme diffidence l
undertake to give instructions in a matter
of so much consequence. am aware that
there are many able chemists and expert
enced farmers in our country, whose
knowledge of agriculture must be far grea-
ter than mine; and as it may be that a
few trials of my remedy will prove me to
be mistaken, am almost ready to distrust
my own senses whenever the idea strikes
me that in this matter / am placing my
self in the capacity Of public teacher.
But do not wish to be understood in this
light. 1 only state what others have, nor
so much as some, in regard to their views,
that l believe am correct in mine. Time
and experience must establish or disprove
nv theory. Neither do wish to say that
there is no other remedy for the evil in
question. 1 believe that good potatoes
may be grown from the balls or seeds; but
there are objections to that plan, which l
shall probably notice hereafter. 1t is a
love of the science Of agriculture, and the
interest feel in its success, that prompts
me to say anything at all on the subject.
The use of charcoal as fertilizer is not
new thing, though it is only within tho
last few years that agriculturists have taken
much notice of it. Yet it is apparent that
but few farmers in this country understand
its yalue-its necessity to the soil. Prot.
J. j. Mapes, the able editor Of the ''WOrk-
ing Farmer" has advocated its use more, |
think, than any other man in our country.
But even he has not spoken Of it to my
knowledge, as = means Of preventing the
potato rot. Nor can I learn that any 9th
er person has. Awriter in the "American
Agriculturist," January, 1851, in speak
ing of the injury Of the crops in some Sec
tons of New York and New Jersey, last
year, says Of his own crop, "1 mixed char
coal with the compost Of small portion of
the ground planted; where this was done
there was no rot"
This is the second year that l have en-
Itertained the views am now advancing !.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23
Childhood.

Happy, sweet, and healihful childhood,
With its careless, lhoushtless air,
Like the verdant, tangled wildwood,
Wants the training hand of care.
See it spring up all around US
Glad to know, and quick to learn;
Asking questions that confound US,
Teaching lessons in its turn.
Who loves not its joyous revel,
Leaping lightly on the lawn,
Up the knoll, along the level,
Leaping lightly as the fawn!
Let it revel: it is nature
Given to the little dears.
Strength Of limb, and healthiul feature,
For the toll Of coming years.
He who checks child with terror,
Stops its play, and stills its song,
Not alone commits an error,
But a great and moral wrong.
Give it play, and never fear it
Active life is no defect;
Never, never break its split
Curb it only to direct.
Would you dam the flowing river.
Thinking it would cease to flow
Onward it must 60 for ever
Better teach it where 10 go.
Childhood is fountain yelling
Trace its channel in the sand.
And its currents, spreading, swelling,
Will revive the withered land.
Childhood is the vernal season;
Trim and train the lender shoot;
Love is like the coming season,
As the blossom TO the fruit.
Tender twigs are bent and folded
Art to nature beauty lends;
Childhood easily is moulded;
Manhood breaks, but seldom bends.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23
Prepare wei, l.e Soil i3r Seed.

Farmers should allow themselves to
spare no pains or expense in the prepara-
ton of their cultivated lands, whether
designed for the production of grain, root,
or grass crops There is false economy
in this matter, which requires to be cor
rected. Editors may write and lecturers
declaim, till the former are blind and the
latter dumb, yet unless farmers practice
the precepts they inculate, no reformation
will result, and agriculture will remain as
it is to the end of time. In plowing, har-
rowing, manuring, and planting, see that
all is carefully and scientifically performed.
If you are so unfortunate as to have helps
who prefer to have their own way, and
will not obey your injunctions, set them
adrift at once. Get good men-give them
a fair example by being precise and cir
cumspect yourself, and allow them ample
time to accomplish, whatever they are
engaged in, WELL.
Get the best seeds and the best roots,
and do not be niggardly in providing
whatever is essentially requisite for their
comfort, or the success and welfare of your
crops. In this way farming, in all of its
departments, will be pleasant and profit
able employment to all.
Said an aged cultivator to us the other
day, "1 never permit either myself or those
in my employ, to half do thing. Expe-
rience is an expensive teacher, but the
lessons derived from that source are inval-
liable. When l can not command the time
and means to perform a job of work as 1
think it deserves to be done, l defer all
attempts till l can. If | have purposed to
put in an acre of corn, but find upon exam
ination that am deficient of manure, and
in order to plant the acre must necessarily
diminish the quantity per hill, choose to
circumscribe the extent of the former, or
augment the quantity of the manure"
This is the right policy-the thrifty con-
dition of our aged and intelligent friend,
proves it so. In everything, Morouyhness
is highly essential and one great reason,
in my opinion, why so many poor farmers
are to be met with, and so many poor crops
harvested, is, the details are not properly
performed in anything pertaining to their
work. System is no less essential, in the
field, than in the counting-room or in the
study. To my farming friends, therefore,
while l would take them kindly and encou-
ragingly by the hand, permit me to say
do all things ,reN: This is the great secret
of success in farming, and all who try it for
themselves will find it 50. S.P W.
Chester county, April l, 1851.
M.Sweet oil occasionally rubbed over
u
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23
"Trust In God"

Thouqh he slay me, yet ,ci trust in h-Job 1n i''
II sorrow come, and DER thy brow,
In burrows deep, her image planteth,
Or meaneholys voice, so sad,
Its solemn song solemn chanteth
As to unnerve thy soul i'm thee
"Trust mel"
By death, Of some kind friend bereft,
Most desolate thy home is made
One promise unto thee is left,
ION God may then thy heart be stayed,)
He II not forsake, but calleth thee
"Trust me.'
..Not willingly doth he affiict,'
'Tis for thy good these trials come,
To wean thee from this earth so drear,
And nearer draw to Heaven, thy home!
Though dark, my serious. oft they be-
.sTrust mc.'
rhus one by one each tie is riven,
And Youths bright dream OF life oereari
But Faith new life to thee hath gwen,
And brightly shadoweth DER the past!
Heavens carrier-doves hath brought 70 tnee-
ssTrust mel"
Then e'er to God, in humble prayer.
Till life shall end, thy voice be raised;
God heareth-He is everywhcre-
With grateful heart, let Him be p-aised'
suHer-be stRongl He saith to thee ,,o,p,S
ssTrust me-" MAY MOhhis'
.praver is Innocence friend and willingly ncesa
Twixt the earth and sky the carrierpSeon Of Hea..n
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communications solicited on all subjects OF general
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~ Letters must come post paid accompanied by the real
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The POstOficc. o. " "o'pf'N' iroPII WI
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

n@-Sweet oil occasionally rubbed over
bedsteads &c. the Valley Farmer commends
as an efectual remedy against bedbugs.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

is friend and willingly yeth ncessan'
Twxt the earth and sky, the caIrerpSeon o. hsa.en'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-07-25

I'LL ,s;e. him in Passing il in such form az sui's mn
wiz :. H.. seono 70 me that 1t is OUT OF P'a.e
,are md will suit much better as an .;.too ash
: ranortsd hv the legislative con'ml,.ee
"a Withdraw it, as Go not Genre :: ::
,"n,osiled to vote against the proposition
10; 10 It's proper place. TIN, thor. !. nc
Mr. voolfolk. 1t seeuns to me .na' - s ;mpor.
.aed FIR Hurry in this business u - ION
ant question and Gle which eastern asu -. rono
,.meu both desire to look lpto. no.o,;;ro tho sr
,,.,. bort t;n,c all the clauses PreceoiHg 'ne q
M !. 'e' sn Two prominent gentlemen oesi1e 10
~ w - ,ba, > on that subject W.T. 1ss7 OF iteee
'Ae pI ~ and had printed al amendment "n'c
NO, no -. nfar upon that subject, IL absent. hnc
= ' ift here the other day, expcctne 10 se'
~ aIh,rnarle court house, in time lot the COZ
.e,or ~ that subject. 1t seems 10 me- that uhue:
80. circumstances, we ought mol TO hut'y o'ei
;on of this sort which lregard as important "s 'n
= s;s question itself The west nave 'aKsn up IoH.
as.. in discussing this basis question with vie" o.
ioo o: oil that thew could by argument, ana the!
~, in common courtesy, now to give rs an oppoftu
IS ri rejecting upon this great question.
IeraI,re hone that the committee VIII consent u
Iat u. have time ~ confer together: III fe'atio'
whst i best for the preservation OF thls P,oPerN
80 many eastern men may differ rs 10 the oes
,sons Now do not wish - ;,
Mr. WHITTLE. If the gentleman VIII allow me
Ill sv that ut the advice of friends. and IN pursuance
r,ha;r wishes will withdraw my amendment
tn CHAIR If there be no objection the amend
j, on, can lie withdrawn
Mr. VOOLFOLK | object to its being withdraw
cause think that this is the appropriate place Tor
!, ~. inserted move that the Committee rise
The question was taken, and the motion was agree
"a count being had-yeas 39-nays 26
So the committee rose.
Ga motion, the CONVENTION thea adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-07-25

the Convention met pursuant to adjournment.
Tn. Journal of the preceding day Was read and up
,rorcl
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-08-23
IMPROVED
SPIRAL SPRING MATTRESS.

YNHE proprietoIs Of the Improved Spiral Spring
J. Mattress, respectfully beg To call the altcn-
ton Of the public to this much improved article.
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"SpOriSmcM Take NOtiCe.o
.JOH.N KPTDEP

NIORTH EAST corner WALNUT a n
~ SECOND Sts., PHILADELPHIA, has On
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All the above, and any other articles in his
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In testimony OF his skill as manufacturer, the
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awarded TO him TWO crRrIFICATEs--and IN the
years 1914, 1916, ls47, 1913 aud 1880, FIVE
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TIL Z CECIL w HIG
and Correspondence
BY p. C. RICKETTS,


II "Rehections-7H he Past" a very excellent
eocm, by Rev. VIM. II. Brisbane, of ALE ntown.
ga, will be printed next week. We shall be
lad to hear often from the author.
~ GIVE have received this week from SARAH
81. c. WHIrrLEsEy, of Alexandria, Va, "a lady
widely known as writer Of ability, alike in
s,rose and poetry,-a sweet little poem, beautiful
and sad, entitled Yes / II'W Sing" which shall
hon the authoress is favorite, will be pleased
see the poem, and we shall be happy to print
Enyhing she may send US.
81 Dy~Lines son the Death Of an Infant'' by D.
#oe printed soon.
I Gy-On our first page is long and very in
gleresting letter from the PARKWAY Iowa. II con-
tains much information from that distant State.
Z glad to hear from him, wherever he may wander.
e. O~-+Our old friend Hasson sends us letter
sfrom New Orleans, which will be welcomed by
s,his old friends in Cecil. We hope he will moi
forget TO write TO us frequently.
h lyThcrc are on the first page two very good
poetic articles; far superior too much newspaper
poetry, but both the writers can do better.
e. D~On the last page there is an excellent
poem, something on Agricultural subjects and q
& number of smallerarticcs.
k OFFor couple Ofmonths, the usual tenor Of
our paper will he diversified with larger quan.
a THY of political matter than usual This is ont
Il of its purposes; and while it may be a little
spirited sometimes, we hope 10 keep it in proper
B bounds. Political topics are generally pretty
4 tarrly discussed in this county, and The Wig
4 will, as heretofore, try to maintain itself. We
hope, while fighting vigorous battle, TO avoid
giving offence 10 our readers on the other side OF
the question.
GIVE solicit letters for publication from on
writing friends, in the county, or wherever 10.
Gated. One of the best features of our paper is
its original correspondence.
D1-It veyes lis to cripple correspondents
article by errors, but much as we try to avoid
them, mistakes will sometimes occur. The
''crnshdt dove" figured in poctiral article las,
week. OF course the reader understood it tc
mcan the "cushoi doves (another name for the
ring-dove,) and not rara arts unknown to or.
nitholocsts.
I'VE have been too busy FOR sometime tc
attend to the column of original sHems and Es-
says we commenced on the first page. The
idea is not abandoned.
C-7-Our friend LITTLE of The Pofsrille Jour
nal, demands the name of the correspondent whit
told of his "carryings-on" at the Chapel Wood
PIC mic. We will tell on condition, that if a
challenge ensue, they will fight with goose
quilts at ten PAGES. He speaks thus OF the pic
mic:
1.-The affair was in every respect handsomel.
got up, and handsomely conducted, and we trie,
our best to play the agreeable and dol justice tt
the occasion, but we had not expected to be tolt
on after this fashion,
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Tie HonseuJe's Help and Husbands joy!
The German Washing Fluid

nOES away entirely with that laborious task
~ OF rubbing the Clothes upon the washboard.
1t contains no ingredients whatever, injurious 10
the finest .tabric or the flesh. The proprietors
wish every one to give it, trial, and if it does
not prove TO be as recommended, the money, in
every such case, will be refunded. Full drec-
tons accompany each bottle. Retail price - !
cents per bottle, sufficient TO do tuo ordinary
wdshin gs, and saving the Clothes more by not
rubbing them, than the cost of six boltles-be-
sides removing stains ofiruit, &C., if there be
any, and the time and labor saved.
Prepared only by ]. p. HOYT & CO.,
Phiiudelphia.
George Heritage, Smyrna Agent for the State
of Delaware and the Eastern Shore Of Mary land.
All orders received by him wholesale or retail
will be promptly attended to.
Aupust '5l--3m