The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-10-25

" l""''y !" o"SuiSuIuS COuuittOu,
and threaten to command an extravagant
price in the usual markets. Besides a frost
that occurred on the mornings Of the 22I,
23d and Gath of September, has materially
inlnred the tobacco, and scorched the corn.
blades IN some localities ,as though fire flame
had swept across the waving fields The low
ers OF the ''fil'hy weed" must expect to pay
dearly for this luxury for the next year. On
the morning of the lst instant, we we're en-
entertained with the splendid taIIeau of a
OF a snow-squall; !; the flakes being large and
iieecy, and filing the heavens with their fai
ry presences. The ground was compIet+ly
whltened with snow-a thing never known
so early IN the season before by the soIdest
inhabltant." These are some of the draw.
"acks to ken'ncky farming. Yet, with them
ALL the business is highly profitable to such as
happen TO be owners Of soil. But those who
are so unfortunate As to be renters. general
~ come ont at the tip end of the horn-with
but sranty residue after the liquidation of
all dues for rent and expense of living. First
class land rents for from 5 to 81 per acre.
and is worth from $50 to $50 per acre.
The people of Mason and Braken Coun
ties have ust been entertained with a four.
days Far, on their highlv improved grounds
near Germantown. The pavilion is new.
large and entirely rooted over. with douh,.
arrangement Of seats, one above the other
extending completely aromi the are, or
rln!. Not less than 5000 oersons we-c
present (n"arlv all Of them com'ort,hiv seat.
e'. on lhnr>'lav. III" d,v for the exhibition
OF fine horses. Nearly half Of the spectators
were gaIlv-a'tircd and bright eyed women -
Ihe ri'l,nT at IN" vonH. ladies' on Trc,,I,v
was graceful. and greatly admired l-cSneci,I.
" hv the ''vounG rhrvaliers" The Stock on
eXh''nflon was nee. and the compr,ition >pi
rtcd. The Durham herd of Is head. recent
" imported from ENGLAND expressly for the
benefit Of tAi> and Brackrn Counties. was on
exhibition on Friday. am. attra ted GENERAL
attention. The herd cost upward Of S1o oon
But few specimens Of hsndiwork or products
OF TIE farm were presented Live stock ven
orally are the only objects in which the nco.
pie are emulouS TO excel In this they can
well challenge comparison, outside of their
own state. with the entire country. In sheen
however, Vermont could beat them without
gong into the best pasture The prizes Of
tered tor the best and second best ami mails is
only moderate, and is not the secret of pre-
emlrcnre. II Is rather a personal pride.
that considers no OUTLAY too great for excel
lencc IN this respect. Besides. the extrava-
CANT expense IN the purchase of thorough
bred Stock, as nucleus, is in the long run a
profitable investment
AS to politics, the excitement is RUNNING As
high as in the days of log cabins and hard
cider Every one is repeating the arcu-
ments and bil!ingScatc of his party leaders.
and endeavorinS to convert his weaker mind
ed brethren to his peculiar faith. Barbecucs
and mass meetings are an every day occur
renee, and eloquent speaking 80 common on
the stump in Kentucky, is As common as the
drouth that pervades this Commonwealth -
The merits Of the different candidates are
beng we'll canvasscd. and if the richt of suf.
'raS" is exercised isnorantly in any instance.
1t will not be from dereIicton of duty on
the part of those who assume the guardian
snip OF the various parties in the State. The
wires are being well worked and the SUNLIGHT
OF truth, which is shed forth upon the mind,
OF the people from the press and the stump.
will enable them to approach the ballot-hox
understandinsly. NJ. d.
MINERVA, ky, Oct. 8, 1856.