Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-19

INDIAN CoRN.-This crop is of paramount
Importance to the people of the South. 1t is
the greatest supporter Of farm stock, and from it
most of our bread is manufactured; but still
there is much to be learned in its cultivation.
The great secret in producing heavy crops con-
sists in preparing the ground for the reception
of the seed. One acre properly put IN Will
Weld more than four carelessly planted-hence
the necessity of paying more attention to the
mode ofacultivating than the amount employed.
One acre well TILED, will give from so to 100
bushels, but carelessly performed, 20 bushels Is
a fair average crop. Let the land be plowed
early and very deep, manure it with twenty
loads of stable litter to the acre, if it can be had;
pillow it in lightly, plant early, keep down the
weeds by the use Of the cultivator, harrow and
hoe, and no other labor is necessary to make a
heavy crop if the season is propltlous' When
there is a large amount of unfermented vegeta-
bic matter, lime and ashes will be serviceable
as ton dressings. If the land is tenacious clay,
sand might be hauled on with advantage
Have deep, rich, loose bed for the millions OF
radcles to 90 abroad and uninterruptedy seek
nourishment and the rich harvests will tell well
for the kind ftreatment-S0uthern CHtt'catcr'
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! MANAGEMENT OF POULTRY.-See that then
houses are kept clean; sprinkle plaster over
! the floor of their houses; scrape the floors once
a week, and put the manure away in dry place
covering each layer or so put away with few
inches of mould of some kind. Ifyou manage
thus, YOU will be surprised in the spring at th'
quantity of manure you have thus made, and a
it is among the most fertilising kind, susceptl
bic ofbeing made on the farm, you should maxi
it a part of your system to save 1t all Amer
FARMER.
BECOMING A MEDIUM.-The fascinating splr
it rappings is without a doubt gaining strength
among us, and some very ludIclouS incidents o.
ten crow out of it at times, as well as more ser
Gus and deplorable ones.
A few nights since, within this week, a youn
male friend of ours, from neerng skepuc, hi'
become a devout believer; retlrelng to rest,
fer having his nervous system partially destroye
With the information through the spirit OF b
grandfather. that he would become a powertl
medium. He was in his first comtortabl
snooze. when a clicking noise in the dlrecuo
of the door awoke him. He listened intentl
the noise was still going on-very like the raj
of the spirit on the table, indeed.
"Who's there!"
There was no answer, and the noise stol
ped.
"Anybody there?"
NO" was the answer. =.
. at must have been a spirit" he SAID to hlI
self. at must be medium. III try AlouC
, Ifthere is spirit in the room 1t will slgnll
i the same by saying, aye'-no, that's not Wh
h | mean, If there is spirit IN the room, J"
y please to rap three times" =,
! Three very distinct raps were given IN Il
direction of the bureau.
), 'Is it the spirit ofmy sister,
No answer
d as it the spirit Of my mother
e Three taps.
care you happy?"
Nine taps.
N "Do YOU want any thing!
~ -A,,7.-aePss;a,,- 81 very laad EanS
III "Shall hear from you to-morrrw?'
Raps very loud again, this time in the dir
81 ton Of the door. He waited long for an
II swer to his last question, but none came. I
spirit had gone; and after thinking on the
II traordinary visit he turned over and fell aset
s, On getting up in the morning he found Il
r. the spirit of his mother had carried off
y. watch and purse, his pants down into the hs
: ceJfiSer. - ~e' nltnnather.-DetroH 4
&c cit out, you nasty puppy; let me alone,
o LII tell your maj cried our Sally - to I
, lover Jake --, who set about ten feet fro
+ her pulling dirt from the chimney lam.
1 arn't tuchin on yon, SAL responded jail
Well perhaps you don't mean to nuther-
8. you?'
o NO, l DON'T
!. Cause you're too tnrnal scarry, you long lie
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