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The Farmers Home.


We have really but few farm houses and
farm barns that approximate that style Of
architecture or utility of arrangement so es-
seutial to pleasing effect and TO the highest
comfort and convenience Of the occupant.
would not urge the farmer to an extrav-
agant outlay for a house to live in, but /
would have him keep in view ncatncss Of
appearance, comfort and convenience.
Every one knows, who has them, what
inconycnient houses and barns are; but
once built, it is no easy matter to improve
them; il ever undertaken they are seldom
put right. 1t is in building as in every
thing else, always cheapest in the end to
begin right.
Every mans house should be house in
the broad and best meaning Of that word :;
neatnesS and order should be the presiding
divinity of the place. This cannot be unless
each part have corresponding fitness to
every other part.
Tho grounds should be more ample and
better arranged than is generally common,
admitting Of such an arrangement Of out
buildings as will add to the convenience and
general appearance Of the whole.
No farmers house is comfortable home
IL crowded to the line Of the highway in
front, or closely attacked by pig-stycs and
bird-lofs in the rear. There should be
room, also, for ample shade sylvia is the
fair Goddess that sheds her choicest blessings
on him who leads rural life, little less
than Ceres, the annual draught from whose
horn is 50 grateful.
The barns Of the farmer should be con-
structed after the most utilitarian model,
While il needs combination Of utility and
nice taste to plan and construct a home that
shall be worthy of the name, it requires not
a less combination 10 construct set OF farm
barns. The health and thrift Of stock will
depend much upon the comfort and oonven-
ience Of the stable arrangement. Facility
for performing the labor in and about the
barns will be greatly increased, by construct
ing every part only after the best model
Housing Of manures is an important eonsid'
Grafton with every farmer, and should not
be overlooked in laying plans for farm build
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The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-04-18
HEALTH FOR THE PEOPLE.
No. /

To the Editors of Newspapers in the tn-
tied States
The Ameriodns N'Omdls Educational
Association is an organization Of ladies,
with an Incorporated board of gentlemen
cooperating with them.) torromote improy'
ed modes of Education, especially in refer
ence to their own sex. They aim to direct
more attention to the distinctive duties oi
woman as the educator of the mind, the
guardian of carly health, and the conserva'
tor. OF domestic economy and the family
state.
They are led to the present effort by q
painful conviction that the customs OF do
nestle life and the modes Of education dur
ing the prcsan: century have induced a HHi'
rersal debility Of constitution, and, in consc-
ouencc, o decay of national health, espe.
cially among women
1t is believed that these evils can be rene
died, and that the first step must be TO soI
forth 10 sR The people these eriis, and thu
remedy. Tho only medium for attempting
thi. is the Newspaper Press.
1t is therefore proposed that this notice
and four short articles, prepared by one o.
the ladies Of the Association, should be ad-
mitted into all the newspapers Of the land
and that the editors direct special attention
to them.
These articles will be headed " "HEALrn
TOR THE PEorLE," and will contain bricl
statement Of those changes in our domestic
habits and modes Of education that have
tended to destroy national health. the evils
thus induced and the remedies for thcs, cv-
lis.
The Boards Of Managers for tho Associa'
ton in whose behalf this request is made,
embraces many of the most distinguished
educators and aathoreSsess in our nation,
such rs Mrs. Sigourncy, Mis- sedswick,
Mrs. Kirkland, Mrs. Hale, Mrs. Conant,
Mrs. Ricord, Mrs. Stowe, and Others.
The undersigned, in behalf OF this Board,
asks the favor above indicated OF oil the
editors Of this nation. Very respectfully,
WILLIAM l.. Parsons,
Cor. S,crtiary and General Agent Of che
American WomanS Eduediiona! Assn.
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fences clear Of all noxious plants, not oui,
for safety against spreading and foul seeds
but against the reaching and pushing of an
imals, kept in the long pasture-the high
way after the fresh leaves and twigs.
Now we will look after the condition o.
the soil-the most important and vital par,
Of good farming. Tho FIRST duty, after a
field has been proper time under tillase, il
to remove the stones and stumps-yca, every
stump, for they are unmitigated nuisanoct
taking up space-fostering briars and
weeds, and being great stumbling blocks in
plowing, causing bad balks in the lands,
breaking plows, harness, &c. Out with
them, it costs nero nothing, and may be
done at odd spells in almost any month,
even in winter.
Then commences the great and important
consideration, how is II to be drained, for
good drainage is of as much importance to
secure good crops, as good soil and good
seasons. In this country land is too cheap
and farmers too poor to resort to systematic
understanding with Tile at cost Of from
$50 to 800 per acre, though great many
soils would be materially benefited by that
process. II has nearly doubled the produc-
tive ability Of the old, worn out lands of
England, that have been subjected to that
course but with our new, peryious and un-
worn soils, the immediate benefits would not
generally meet the outlay. Therefore, for
small land owners, and with moderate means,
surface draining will be principally depend
cd upon.
Thereare few fields, not absolutely swamps
from inequalities Of surface and mounds,
from wind falls, but what the plow and
scraper may be very advantascously used,
not only to level but to grade for Drainage.
Deep bitches and cuts in plowed fields cannot
be tolerated; they fall in and fill up and
disturb regular system Of plowing and cul-
tivation. In all such cases, bitches should
be made by sloping of with the scrapcr so
gradually as to allow the wagon and plOw to
pass without disturbance. There is way,
and best way to drain every field in the
and it requires but little science, III
aided by good eye and sound judgment, to
discover it and carry it out in detail.
A field thus prepared, should previous to
q thorough and deep plowing, have good
dressing of manure on all the parts where
the scraper has removed the soil, the low
places that have been filled in, will need
none. Estimate the number of plowings It
should receive, and so contrive il, that the
last shall leave the deep furrows in tho right
direction for drainage, and then the field, if
in good heart, will prove Savings Bank on
which you may draw almost unlimitedly.
If you set out an orchard, set the trees
from 40 to so feet apart; so that if you wish
to plow for the benefit of the trees, they will
be open enough that you can raise sufficient
to pay for the labor of breaking.
Operate every field thus, as you find time
and opportunity; follow q regular rotation
Of crops and manuring, keep out Canada
thistles, red root elder, and johnswort, and
you will have what is so much talked about
and so seldom seen, an lmprored Farm.
Rural NeC Yorker.
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LOUIS 0. COWAN, Editor and Proprietor,

and glad that Hope like a winged angel,
flies right into his bosom and nestles against
his heart.
A home where gloom is banshed-pre-
sided over by one, who has learned to rule
her household. o! he is thrice eonsoled
for all his trials.
He cannot be unhappy.
That sweetest, best. dearest solace is his
IA cheerful home. Do you wonder that
theman is strengthened anew for to-morow's
eares?
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MARCUS WATSON. Printer.
agrifultural.

GrASo AND Mops or APPLICATION. We
are often asked which Is the best mode Of
using guano; and to save much time we
will tell nc once tho substance Of what We
know of its opcntion. Five or six year.
ago wc bought few hundred pounds and
sowed the same ON moving field early in
May. We marked OF tho ground and set
boundaries. This was an important opera
tion for We shonld not otherwise have
known where tho guano had been sown.-
Ii proved Of no use and we are not sure
whether il would have done any service in
any mode Of application. 1t contained
Jumps as large Us mans fist and they could
not be dissolved short Of hard blows Of the
sledgc banner.
The next year we bought few hundred
pounds Of "a better quality, and mixing it
with common soil, we put u small handful
on each hill of corn after il had come up,
leaving it exposed on the surface till the
first hocing took place, then the whole was
nearly covered with earth at the first hoeing
We could perceive that the guano had some
good effect without having stakes to mark
of the favored lot.
In 1853 we bought half ton and mixed
il with four cart loads Of rich loan, to be
applied to the hills Of corn at tho time Of
planting, putting but one quart Of compost
in each hill. This proved to be avery pow
ful compost, and in many cases, where the
corn was covered deep, it entirely destroyed
the young roots. In some OF the hills one
stalk only was spared. Still, on the whole,
the compost proved useful to the field.
In 1854 we bought ton Of guano, at
Brcck & Sons warehouse, in North Market
Street. We cmpticd one third Of the bags
in May, on to some good soil in field near
the house. and made pileor compost heap,
large enough for the three carloads OF COM
post, go bu:hels). This heap was over
hauled three times and well mixed till al
the Jumps were dissolved.
After this had lain ono week, exposed to
the weather, it was carted TO a distant field
and sown broadcast on furrows that had
been turned in the previous autumn. The
field was then thoroughly narrowed and corn
was planted in the usual mode. Three
hundred weight Of guano was used per acre
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~ The subject of the following article
(thc first of q series Of four which We shall
insert in the Era) is of vast interest to the
Public. The writer has thoroughly studied
it, and she deals with II in way that must
command attention. .-Ndiiondl Era.
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ExrsAoRpNARr Fklr.-The Rochester Ad-
vsrtiser states that few days ago man
cut a cane from Blackbird Island, overhang-
ing Niagara Falls. The feat was done in
this wise The les had made from the shore
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q A negro Carpenter was lately sold in
Adams county, Miss, for $500.
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y Prosperity is no just scale; adversiiy
il the only true balanc, to weigh friends.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-04
Neh Orleans 9ailg Gresfeld.
Beautiful Ode.

The following ode, sung at Boston at the celebra-
ton Of Washingtons birthday, vas written for the
occasion by DR.. Oliver Wendell Holmes: y
Welcome to the day returning,
Bearer still as ages flow,
While the torch Of faith is burning,
Long as freedoms affairs glow
zee the hero that it gave us &
SlumherIng on q mothers breast. Il
For the arm he stretched to save US,
be its morn forever blest! +
Hear the tale Of youthful glory,
While OF Britain's rescued band
frlend and foe repeat the story, *
spread his fame DER sea and land.
Hnere. s1sel the me red cross, proudly streaming.
Flaps above the frigate's deck,
Where the golden lilies cleaning,
Star the .WatchtoWer Of Quebec.
Look The shadow on the dial 8
z7 Marks the hour of deadier strife; a
Days Of terror, years Of trial
l4 Scourge nation into life. aS
Lo the youth becomes her leader.
All her baf1ed tyrants yield
Through his arm the Lord hath freed her;
Crown him on the tented field |!
Vain is Empires mad temptation,
Not for him an earthly crown
lie whose sword hath freed a nation
Strikes the offered sceptre down.
s See the throneless conqueror seated
% Ruler by a peoples choice;
See the Patriots task completed;
Hear the Fathers dying voice !!
BY the name that you inherit,
By the suferings you recall,
g- Cherish the ffaternal spirit
Love your country first Of all
Listen not to idle questions
If its bands may be united
Doubt the patriot whose suggestions
Whisper that its props may slide !"
Fatherl We, whose ears have tingled
With the discord notes of shame
We, whose sires their blood have mingled
In the battles thunder flame Is
Gathering, while this holy morning
Lights the land from sea to sea,
Hear thy counsel. heed thy warning,
Trust yvhi1o bour. +J,ao
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-04

HURRICANE Frederick City, Nd, was visited by
violent gale of wind on the 9th, which caused
much CONSERVATION and some damage. The Exam
iner says: en 1. s,.
The iron roof of the Vulcan Works, at the east end
Of Patrick street, torn off, also were consider
Judge Marshall, N Vernon, C.sE. Trail and others,
and of the new house Of J. J. Wilson,. A trap door
from the roof of the dwelling Of Dr. VIM Taylor, ST.,
was blown across Court Square into Church street,
wrenehed from its asenings in the third story of the
residence of J. Ross, Esq The violence Of the wind
endured less than minute and the track Of destruc
tion was not more than seven eight hundred feet
wide, '.aa W Fr1 r Is .F&- ~ ~ +f ia
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-04
ND I MBER 27 I. /.
:Fssnl South. d Ar,aerics

Dasts lfof io 1 Ja1ieiro are to the I4ti Of Febra
lhe following are the particulars of fheeantnre
OF the SLAYER Maria Smith alluded III 4 sp1 Ell ~
in a Boston telegrap dispatch @s 75s
An American schooner called Tile Maria e,a;tI, a.
tempted to land cargo Of $40 eaross yhci AZ
had brought from the coast o but Was takef1
prisoner byti1e Brazilian bfig schooner DC
and taken into Bahia. The comanaalder ard sres,
are all Americans and were irnmedIateIy afsr iand
ing, ironed and locked up In the gaol of Bahia The
schooner embarked 500 Of the poor blacks Eoin tne
coast bnt they were closely packed board total
ly Naked and SO badly fed during the voyage that
$50 died and were thrown overheard, ard IF those
landed at Bahia GA died few hours afterwards. The
survivors were Immediately fed and clothed, and H
be taken Of until their ultimate destination il re
solved upon $x2 sssss5 8Fs 354ss Il
III Rear Admiral Johnstone, commanding the British
sonth American squadron, had demanded explana-
tons from the american Commodore In regard to an
American merchantmen recently arrived at Rio,
which he suspected to be Russian priyateer. The
English and French vessels in port made ready to
follow the alleged privateer, sut finally ascertained
that she was an innocent trader. 3 3s
BUENos AYREs-News from Bl1enos Avres ID I'd
the lst ultimo. Latest particulars respectine the
Costa invasion state that THE invaders have heen
routed and that Ramon Bustos was killed. and Costa
With several others including two Englishmen one
tant- aken prisoners 6 81 ID rs 55s @S a {
1t was further reported that Costa had died and
that Twelve or fourteen officers had been secured
Inc Britsh Packet has published the documents re-
latng 70 the defeat Of Flores which took plaeeon the
2at q January and vas followed the invasion Of
Costa on the 2sth Of that month which was effected
II spite Of the vigilance and cruisers
tZarate, where they effected landing and took the
town BY surprise deposng the Justice Of the peace
and naming another in his stead as IN act Of local
sovereignty 81 5 3'5, nj '9,s
By q coincidence somewhat strange, be discovered
an an ample supply horses and penetrated to
undsturbed possession Of the villa de Lajan At this
Time according to the accounts the forces Of Costa
amounted only to two hundred men, partly negroes
and partly Spanish Basques From this place he was
disturbed by the approach Of Col Conesas force and
took southerly direction, as if for Lobos or Chas
| comlus #E Sfs558S 5#t5a 8 M
Beyond this nothing is known but the rrurnored
news Of his defeat. It was said that Gen. Urquiza
had declared war against Buenos Ayres, but there
was no foundation for the report Although political
affairs at Buenos Ayres were somewhat unsettled b
the various rumors afoat, commercial matters hat
during the month remained favorable, ard nors
business had been done than was expected under The
circumstances. Him f#3 .SS ID }s#5 :=s
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-04

= vERNoN.-Ve Vernon is the person who invented the
coup de soleil. When he was dining there with Hin
doo one of his hosts wives was suddenly reduced to
ashes upon which the Hindoo rang the bell, and said
to the attendant who answered it, " Bring fresh
glasses, and sweep up your mistress.'
= Another of his stories was this $:
s sHe happened to be shooting hyenas near Car
thage, when he stumbled and fell down an abyss of
many fathoms' depth. He was surprised, however,
feather-bed. Presently he perceived that be was
moving gently upwards; and. having by degrees
reached the mouth of the abyss he again stood safe
on terra .tirna. He had feen on an immense n mass
Of bats, which, disturbed from their slumbers, had
risen out Of the abyss and brought him up with tiem
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-04

The LARGEST SAFE EVER MApE.-The mammoth
safe made for the New York Park Bank is said to be
the largest in the world. Itwas manufactured (says
the Day Book) by Slas G. Herring & Co.. who have
already acquired a worldwide reputation in making
superior Safes The weight is ten TONS and the cost
was $2,500. 1t is provided with the premium locks
which took the premium at the Worlds Fair in Lon
DON and from all appearances will not only defy the
attacks of the pckock fraternity but the power of
the hottest fire IMAGINABLE.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-04

:f.Topp NELSON AND LORD NoRBURY 1t was once
our ot to hear celebrated barrister Of the irish
Cont who had been short time before, horsewhip-
ped at the foot Of Nelson's Par n saesyetree
seyar;tv IF the punishment, eross-examine q man
Who had indicted another for an assault,
sPray. sir, said the counsel, with the usual bar
rsteral nsolence, you were well beaten, were you
not 2n e.
were at the foot of Nelson's Pillar
The counsel turned pale with rage and mortitica-
ton, and turning to Lord Norbury, said:
"My Lord, Iappeal for protection OF the Court
against this impertinenee. 2 st7
i THE Gourt, p said Lort; Nerbury, can never re-
fuse its protection to any who has bed under the
immortal Nelson.n S. t$ =
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-04

LAND WARRANTs.-The market both here and in
New York is overstocked with warrants In the lat
ter city they quoted yesterday 81 OF for 12Os
and 81 OF for SOS and 1908. We quote decline
here Of four to five cents per since last re
port. ess,e
The accumulation has been great during the past
three Or four days, and unless some heavy orders
come in and clear out part of the present stock in
this unsettled condition of the market it is difficult
to give reliable quotations, several large dealers
have withdrawn from the market, and others buying
lightly. As soon prices reach the lowest point as
is always the result Of sudden change in the mar
ket, favorable reaction may take place. Washing
ton Evening Star -l--
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-04

CRIME AND IT'S CONSEQUENCES. Saturday last
David M. Cook, heretofore respectable citizen of
this county was convicted before the District Court
now holding its session in this place, of abstracting
the court He was sentenced to the penitentary for
one year. On Monday morning he took poison
srychnine we believe, and before night was in eter-
nifty. [Rusk (Texas) Enquirer, 18th. "a ssfHisg
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-04

Major Robert B. Harney, brother Of Gen. Harney,
died at his residencein Elktown the 9Th ult of a
paraytic attack. The Major served under General
jackson, and was wounded in thebattle of Horse
Shoe Rend. = gus Ni .g.p-. 45 -5 .,. l..il q
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-04

Mr.. SoULE's MISSION TO SPAIN.-The New York
Herald understands that Mr. soule has completed his
book, and that it will probably be issued from the
press in season for the great Democratic Convention
in Cincinnati. twill create prodigious sensation
or else we are much mistaken. Mr.. Soule has not
put himself to the trouble Of writing book without
an intention Of making "Rome howl" President
Pierce will be raked mercilessly, while Secretary
Marcy may look for such scathing and soaring as
he never experienced before. Even his tough hide,
supposed to be the toughest the world, will writhe
under the sharp lash of our rate and gifted exin-
lister
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-04

STATE SEMINARY OF LEARNING IN ALEXANDRIA.
The Red River Republican publishes an account of
the ceremonies oflayng the cornerstone of the State
Seminary of Learning in Alexandria, on the 25th ult.
Gen. Graham delivered the opening address, and the
Order of Free Masons assisted in the proceedings.
After an address by O. N. Ogden, ESQ.,, splendid
dinnerWas served up. elHE gaG &
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-04

WELL FORGOTTEN. The Binghampton Demo-
crat says, The London Telegraph, in enumeratng
the American cities which the Brtishers could take
Gust as easy in case of war between the two coun-
tries, leaves out New Orleans altogether We cannot
account for the OMISSION except on the ground that
they took it in 1914 and do not think necessary to
take it over again!" @
The memory of the sth of January still exercises
wholesome influence. 1t is not at all surprising
John Bull omits all mention of New Orleans when he
becomes belgerenty inclined, in the newspapers !!
There's always method in Johns boastings.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-04

Leap year. as is well known, invests the gentler sex
with extraordinary privileges. We learn from an ex-
change that the young ladies' of Aurora ILL.,, have
passed the following resolution: Resolved That if
the young ladies' Of Aurora don't get married this
year, somebody will be to blame.H
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-04

san FRANCISCO AND ST. LOUIS EXPRESS MAIL
The bill to establish an overland express mail from
st. Louis to San Francisco via Albuquerque, New
Mexico, recently introduced into the House, proposes
to have the Post Office Department contract for the
transportation of weekly express mail between the
points named abovehe contractors to be paid $4,000
pertrp and to be allowed to preempt section of the
public domain for every ten miles of the route. They
are to transport no package weighing over eight
ounces, and the postage to be charged is to be so
cents per IT, after the first year, they fail to
make the trip in fifteen days the contractors to
forfeit all the pay ($5OO0) for the trip in which the
said failure may occur.