Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1856-04-25
agricultural iaraSlng.
STUMP MACHINE---LlQUlD
MANURE.

Mr.. EDITOR Il once saw aescrlp-
ton of a stump machine that pulled the
stump by a screw, and cost only twenty
five dollars. Can you tell me anything
in REGARD to such machine. (d.) Would
Won recommend farmers to adopt the
plan of using liquid manure as recommen-
ded by 7. c., in Farmer Feb % As
this matter is quite new here, wish more
light in regard to it. With what should
the tank be filed after the liquid is drawn
off, and how often should the liquid be
apnlied to the soil? Should the tank be
built entirely under ground, or only level
with the ground so as to be easily open
ed? Can they be made tcater-hght in
the manner described by T. c.?
S. G.. BUTLER.
Essex, VT, 1856.
REMARKs.-The farmer must be gov
erned in his operations by the same laws
which govern the manufacturer, the mer-
chant, or commercial man; by the cir
cumstances with which he is surrounded
and the capital which he can control.
If a proper investment in the farm, or
implements and stock, absorb all his cap
ital, we certainly should not advise him
to risk large outlay in the fixtures and
conveniences for liquid manuring, unless
he possessed a remarkably enterprising
spirit, and means to give farming his en-
tire attention. We are far from believ-
ing in DR.. Beecher's theory, that the far
mer should neuer incur debt.
But there is a way to begin the good
work, which is open to all.
In a convenient spot, near the buildings
make cistern in the ground, four feet
wide, six feet long and eight feet deep, in
the clear; stone, or brick it if preferred,
though on firm earth it will answer all
purposes cemented directly on the ground
itself. A good way is to begin by laying
a wall on the surface of the ground, eight
or twelve inches igh on each side of the
tank, leaving the precise dimensions de-
e;roJ o+ +ba c+o3o. have . Goo 49,. L.
and level the top to receive the plank
which is to cover it. Cement the joints
of the wall, and then turf over the out.
side. Then excavate the inside, being
careful not to disturb the wall. Into thi:
cistern, conduct the sink water, and ovel
it set the privy; in the other end set &
stout pump stock, and the cistern is com
plete. 1t would also be well to conduct
the water from the roofs of the house;
into it at will. The cistern would be
stronger if made round instead of square
or oblong. The pump should be made
; of inch boards, and about six inche
, square. Here, then, is a receptacle 70
all sorts of cast-of stuff; nothing of
perishable nature can hardly come amiss
During portion OF the year liquid con
tents may be applied directly to the field
by the aid of a cask mounted on wheels
Then as an adjunct, there should Away
be hollow square of meadow mucl
close by to receive the contents of tn
cistern when tits too tick TO be pumpe,
out, or when it is not convenient to dis
tribute it On the fields, or in the winter.
! If the odor should not be so much lik
that from a bed of mignionette as yol
would ike, dissolve few pounds of cop
peras in plenty of water and stir that il
, with it, when you viii be able to procee,
pleasantly.-N E. Farmer.