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Ihk Pssic as Affecting rHg Cattle
TRADE ne Cambridge and Brighton mar.
kets ~ The present tame present carlou,
ANOMALY. liere j. IL be found class Of
men--the butchers, solvent aud wealthy
based upon cash capital, who aac usually
bur slightly affected III the financial chanre-
taat periodically occur ~ the couutry /; fioa
they treinble before the presen. hlast itAe n
mariner 10 Md ocean wiIEpat compass or
rudder. The yards and fields are lu.l III lie
finest builecks, sheep and lambs. Courage
70 buy, 10 trade, 70 speculate, al have van
ish.a The o ~nri,1v hefr~ derff.
that IN entire change IN the price OF tae,a
commodities il iueslsab.c, ana by no means
have they touched bottom. The theory en-.
tertaiDed during the last three wears, that
cattle nerer again could become reasonably
Cheap, 10 now known to be q saliaeY.- am.
bridge Mass. Chronicle.
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FLicHT or 4 WILD GAr.-ihe Augusta
tda.) Dispatch Of Saturday afternoon says /.
We learn from reliable source tAa.
both the cashier and president Of tic Bank
Of Grsensborongh left that town on Thurs
Day night, taxing tue cash Of the concern (if
y 49, Aay) with them. Our informant says
- gaxsise in Gfsensborough were busy
lepaaae attarhmsnts on whatever 81 plumber
eney oouI4 had, but the amour. Of loss sus.
1nlno1 - ~ feeasDirsd."
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IN The Bank Of Missouri suspended spe-
cie payment On Monday. We are right glad
p see the old foyy concern "go under, at
last. Her pahey and influence have damaged
the interests Of all within the limits Of the
circle q commercial Dependence On ST. Louis
beyond computation.
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lsRECIAN PA0NTINU,

GRECIAN PAeNTIN0,
4 COMPLETE assortment Of Tnbe Colors, Lith-
I = ogrsphs. 10, for Grecian Painting Also.
W bite feii and Dry Colors for Painting o. HlAss
U. T. DOUBLEDAY 4 Wilson,
oci9i ascond.st.
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CRANHl.h Rlf.A


f9uN state InsuFa nee corr DMnI
oFficK In sAhPLE'a SEW BUiLbIxG, End sroKy
Second Street, Keokuk, Iowa.
fNIls Home Company takes Risks on the safer
classes Of property, oNTHE MUTUAL PLAN,
AND IN TIE CASH PLAN FOR A CASH PRE-
MUM, atratesA A. reasonable IS those Of anyrelia-
bic company.
DIRECTORS
G. Ii Perry, E.. Ford, JamesF. Car
A. i;rdgman, Il. II. Harrison, IS. =. VOORHEES,.
John lctune, J.W. RANKIN
OFFICERS:
g. II. PERRY, Pres, 4. II. HARRISON .Tress.r
j. W RANKIN, Vice Pres, W ~. TURNER s.s
octl3d3 mos s~~
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NEW CASH DRY GOODS
STORE.
Main S., between Gah and Tn Sas.
Next to Fosters crockery Store,


.,.............-.....I0WA.
THE sub,riber begs leava TO Inform tbs citisens
u Keokuk, aud particularly the ladies, that be
has established himself At the above loo alton inths
RETAIL DHY GOODS RUslNEss,
And IL nov opsning
4 Eull and Fashionable stock -
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
Lately selsetcd BY him in the city II New York.
II win be his de4ire to embrace within his stock
ANY AID AVERY ARTICLE r, auiIed for family ore
under the head
His stock IL all entirely fresh mud ed q, the
Loves. 1larkst Rates, For Cash!
At the East, and he nAtters himsclf that the
LADIES OF kEOkUK
WILL FIND a BEArrurrL srtLr Axn BEAUTIFUL
AsseArAksr Or aps,
AT PRICES
E4uAi - New lsrk,
EQUAL TO THE TINES,
And Equal to tbs desires Of the shopping COMM
nifty Of ksokuk.
II is uanecsasary 10 sHumyra. ali lbs articles TO be
found land NOT - be foand) in y
FdxhiOndble Retail Dry Goods Store.
ONE VISIT TO TIE STORE,
Owe LooKAT THE GOODS
WILL GIVE FAR MORE SATISFACTION
Than bali dosen csinmns IN y newspaper, and
To that I1ti and isspeefioa the Ladies Of
Keokak are respectfully invited.
WM. u. GEKRING.
N. E.Mr. Il II. Pierce ate With S. s. Billings,
will be found at the shave sstalishnent, where he
will be happy to see his lady fsiends.
octI3d
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The news from Kansas is that Governor
Walker and Secretary Stanton have rejected
the fraudulent vote Of the oxford precinct,
and issued certificates to the Republican
members Of the House and Council from the
Douglas District, thus securing a two-thirds
majority for the Republicans in both branch
Is Of the General Assembly. The Border
Rufians and Pro Slavery men are terribly
enraged and make dreadful threats Of ven.
gennee. We presume, however, that the
Free State men will now mako short work
of Border Rufhans and Border Rufhan laws
in Kansas.
CuaRESor.--In consequence Of the want
OF agreement among our Bankers, it is al
most impossible to give a perfect list of
Bankable currency. Some of them take FL
gin and Bellcville, and nearly oil the Wis.
consin Banks named in our discredited list.
Some reject all New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
and Maryland banks, except for small remit
tanees 10 Philadelphia. Others take all
good Pennsylvania and reject most of the
other two States. We presume our reetlers
would be tolerahly safe in relying upon our
list Of Penn, \. j. and Md. discredited banks
published Inst week.
We clip the following items from the n.
I. Tribune OF the o3d
The Metropolitan Bank now takes the
Thompson, Bass River and Rockland Banks
on the same terms as other Eastern Banks.
The bills Of the Newark. n. j.. Banks, Of
So and upward, are redeemed at par in this
city, as follows
Newark Ranking CO., ut the Merchants Bank
Sta Bank, st the Manhattan Go.
Mechanic Bank. ct thu Mechanic Bank
Newark City Bank, At the Continental Bank.
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READY rOa mErr.

fINIlE two new brick store houses fronting on
Blnndeau street, south side, near Fifth. each
Of Sufficient depth for two good rooms for family
parposss, with large and we'll III GIFTED shop 10
font, Inquire Of Taber TisdAIe, or OF the un-
dsrsi. ncd, v. p. VAN ANTWERP
AlnU,
ENRoM the LIST Of Novem bcr, the house on Third
l street, west side, near Main, now occupied BY
hickfy simpson. Inquire Of c. Psrrott i
Co or Of ths undersigned.
oetaS diff Y. r. VAN ANTWERP.
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TO aHOEMAKERx

/ SFORMATI0N wanted Of VIM. II. Lane, Shoe
maker, who two years ago WAS located ia Day
ton, nhto--supposcd TO have left that place about
one tear since for keokuk, Iowa. II il believed
that he has discontinued shoemaking, and il en-
gagged In the Jewelry business. Any informA on
respecting him, 80 that letter may reach him,
will b. thankfully received, ~ the advertiser ~
something important 10 communicate. Address
HENRY LATHAM,
cetei-3t OF SccoDd-st., New York city.
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GROCEKS, ATTENTION.
IL ARRfsON, EAT0N Il e. - "cinciunati Nina
tArd, pure article, expressly for table
use.
II ARR son EATON 4 Co = celebrated Light
min. Yeast" or Baking Powder, unrivAlIed.
HARRISON, EATON ! Co.'S Improved Ground
Cofse, for sale by EATON 4 CLARLIN,
eet-4 Fifth. bet. Main and johnson,
hari0W's Celebras - InAlgo Hlue
E>0R hlusing clothes. Warranted the rcnui me-
1 article. Givss universal Subtraction. Gro
GERS supplied by the dnrnn or gross.
EATON 4 CLAFLfN, Sole A gents
oat24Aw Fifth, bst. Main and johnson.
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>. 4. fArr Co.'s Pr emf u m " riliAR
ana Copying fiuids.
rINiI GSE Fluids have received two Silver and
one Bronze Medals, besides ffteen Diplomas
al OHIO, Pennsy lrania, and other State and county
Faiys II is used In the difierent Mercantile Col
legs, Offices, Banks and in ali the District Schools
AMI ~ Merchants, Bookkeepeu and Acco unit ants
generally in Cincinnati, o. /; gives entire sAtis-
faction, being unsurp in beauty, huidity and
durability of color; IL cannot be erased by the
as1ai acid tests. ana never turns brown on paper
II ha, be en- analysed by emf nent French che IN
isF ani pronounced superior article, containing
iess free acid than any writing fluid ia USE Ar
rold's Chemical Fluid not excepted
EATON CLAfLiN, Agent.,
Fifth ST., bet. Main y Joh nson
oft-flSW krokuk Iowa
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In Time Of Peace, Prepare for
War"

In Time Of Peace. Prepare for
War"
~ YOU WANT A SUPERB OVER coAT2
- 20 you want superb Raglan
Do you want . beautiful Dress Coat
DO you want an elegant vtsts
Do You want gsntesf Pants?
Do Yen want tiptop Fit,
DO you want first rate Shirt
Do you want Bargain
DO you want Anything?
Do friends cut you2
" ysur children cry Tor Bread
Does your wife seem DIES pundingg
An, Tor anything you want lin our line} call
~ ~. 81 Johnson tteet, where the q Balm OF
nIzssd' can be found that y iii make friends Law.
sii taer fondest car ressss, and low prices leave
MARIN TO siierce hungry children, while their
beauty cheers the depending soul.
Aould you have friends.
Would you be rich?
Would you be happy
MORAL.
lay your Clothing" If
Oct .a1m WHEELER SIiERWn0D AGO
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4 reduction 10 little more than
, months Of

, months Of So4. III. 600
1his was the seycrest blow ever dealt
against The trnde and commerce Of the conn-
Try, and that nj the most important period of
The year, when the products Of tile harvest
had 70 be distributed. The immense con-
traction OF loans naturally occasions the rap
~ withdrawal OF deposits. The most ex-
IRE ne dtstrnst was engendered. which led to
no tfiing and to contraction Of the eircuia-
tAen, VII Oh ID turn has led 10 nearly gene
ri stoFPase OF business. A d.stras, engen
defed IA the bead quarters Of eircnl,s,ion aud
monetary movements extended Itself IN rap
IDLY eniarglng circles, untii il reached ,he
whole country, and The consequences have
reacted On the banks
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The New York Independent, in its money
article OF last week, exhibits the mod,s op-
erondi By which the banks in their fright
diminished the currency of the country and
oppressed the mercantile and business inter
ests, and how the business men and cap
italists re,aliated and compelled the banks
TO suspend. We deem its views In regard TO
the dependence Of banks upon business men
just, and likely to be useful TO our own com.
munity not less than to the country gene
rally;
The natural process of bank contraction is
70 reduce proportionately the deposits but
This process was stimulated TO unnatural wig
Or by feeling OF outrage against the banks
on the part OF the depositors. The withdraw
al OF deposits was systematised md set in
motion by men Of large standing, with a
We. to make the banks feel their dependence
en- their depositprs, whose interests they had
cruelty injured hr the rapid and extreme
contraction of loans. The banks derive their
ptohts from the-deposits made with them
Depesltors are more essential to banks than
banks are 10 depostors; yet these institu-
tons too often consider themselves ms con.
Ierring, while IN reality they ARE receiving,
iasors. The trust rcposed In, them bv their
ueposltors Is OF a sacred nature, and the re-
pose 81 that trust is u favor received by the
banks. The mercantile credit II depositors,
nay ther very mercantile existence, is there
lore not 10 be rutaiessly sported with for the
sake Of making large dividends TO stockhoII-
ers. he extreme and sudden huctuatiun Of
The amount Of loans is what most Injuries the
great mercantile body, who huye Fixed money
Obligations to meet. The contraction which
has taken place was at time when some re-
taxation or deiicaey of proceeding was most
wan ed TO bring the produce forward New
eF was period worse chosen for such sever.
NY oi contraction. IL 1T once hampered the
merchants, and consequently diminished
their credit, which led By rapid steps to the
almost humiliation Of the discount market,
as conducted by the brokers. The banks
iaas aitacAed ali mercantile credits, not from
auy Intentional will, but from supposcd
necessity Of taking care Of themselves "a
most wratched iil-judgment, for the interest
81 their stockholders is identified with that
81 Their deposltors in the mass The consc
anenecs OF such an immense bank eontrae
tton as has taken place could have been
foreseen.
on The ott Of August the loans
were Sl22 100000
Ian l.
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FOX R I'm n.

I'HREE Lnc sleeping rooms corner Of Johnso,
and Fifth atre.ts, third story.
oet26-dtf JOHN STANNUS
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Range OF Ther nm omctcr, winds, Ac
FOR THE WEEK gspINo OCT. %, 1857.
By D. c. DEWEY, ". b.
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HOUSE AND LOT ROH SALE
TN Harrington, v. B. county; vAlne about 500.
i Also, forty acres Of timber land in Lee county
One or both Of which may b. paid for In farm pro-
duce, at current raes. Inquire Of q. Tower. 81 the
grocery store u 4. Wiliixms. in johnson street.
lr,
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CHAIRS AND CABINET FURNITURE

The subscriber has removed 10 the shop on
West Put Street, recently occupied by William
Rtchey as Machine Shop, where he contin-
ues TO make TO order aud keep 90 hand gene
raj assortment OF chairs and cabinet furniture.
consisting in part Of Spring Seat Parlor Chairs,
French Rocking Chairs, Cane seat and Wind
soF, Sofas, Lounges, Otiomans, What-Nots,
Music Stands, Fancy ParIor Tables, Breakfast,
Dinner, and Extension Tables, Redstrads. Bu-
reauS, Wardlobrs, &c. Suits Of cottage flrnI-
ture at very moderate prices, 50 that il is with
in the reach Of all TO have nice, good, and
fashionable furniture. The Ladirs are particu-
Iaf!y invited to call and examine for themselves.
as II viii be my desire 10 please ali tastes.
n. b. Collins will br made on the shortest
notice for any who viii favor him with a call
Nav %, 1857.
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bedford Hotel.


The subscriber respectfully begs leave to an
nonnce TO his old friends and the public gener-
allv, that he has leased the Bedford Hotel, at
present in the occupancy Of Col. Adam Barn.
hart, and viii take possession on the list day OF
April next. 1t is not his design to make many
professions as TO what he will do, but he pledges
bis word that his most energetic efforts will be
employed to render comfortable all who give
him a call. The House will be handsomely
fitted up, and none but careful and attentive
servants will be engaged. Persons visiting the
Bedford Springs, as well as those attending
Court, and the travelling community general
ly, are respectfully invited to give him call
and Judge for themselves.
u Boarders taken by the week, month, or
year, on favorable terms.
iIZ Ample and comfortable stabling Is at
tached to this Hotel, which will always be at
tended BY careful hostier. Also, safe and
convenient carriage house.
% Ill the SI.4GES stop at this Hotel.
JOHN HAFER.
March Is, 1855.
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500 AGENTS WANTED.
A HOMESTEAD FOR $40!

A HOMESTEAD FOR sic!
THIRD DIVISION.
$4,000 coHh Of Farms and Bailing Lots,
Is THE Com REGION or CrLrEpEn CouvrY VIRGIN
a. be divided amongst 10 200 subscribers on the
18th Of Deceaiber 1857. Subscriptions only ten dol
lars down; SIS one half dow the rest on delivery
of the DFgD. Every subscriber will geta Building
Lot Farm; ranging in value from 10 TO S25 900.
These Farms and Lots sold cheap 10 induce
settlements, Sufficient number being reserved, the
increase in the value of which will compensate for
the apparent low price now asked. Upwards OF ] $50
lots 4 several farms already sold K a company
OF settlers called ''THE RAPPAHANNock PIONEER Asso-
CITATION, !" is forming and will soon commence
settlement. Ample security viii be given for the
faithful performance OF contracts and promises.
Nearly ,000 acres Of land in different parts OF
Virginia al command 4 will be sold TO settlers
on the most advantageous terms. UnGnesfionable
titles will in all eases be given. Farmers. Mechan-
ics and Manufacturers wanied and 500 AGENTs
10 obtain subscribers, to whom the most liberal IN
ducements will be given. Some Agents write that
they making $500 per month. Advertising viii
be done for everv Agent where possible. For full
particulars, Subscriptions, Agencies, &c,
Apply 10
L. BAUDER, Pou RoyaI, CaroliQe Co., Ia.
or TO D. Il. Anderson, Agent, Cumberland valley
P. o., Bedford Co. Pa.
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EWASERENGs,FGag EH6sTEEl-

MRS. COOK would announce TO her lrieuds,
ana the public, that The Washington Hotel is
now fitted up in superior order for the accom-
modaton Of guests, and she hopes to continue
to receive liberal share of custom. Persons
visiting the Mineral Springs will find in the
Washington Hotel a comfortable summer re-
treat-and no pains will be spared TO please ali
who Patronize the house.
ga young gentleman of high qualification
and courteous department has charge Of the es-
'a5lishment.
D-The best, Of StabIing is attached to this
Hotel.
Terms as moderate as any other house in
the place.
ry-DaiIy Mail Stages from Alaqnippa and
ComberIand-aiso tri-weekIy Lines from Hol-
lidaySburg and Pits5urg stop al this Hotel.
Bedford, April %, 1896.
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WOULD announce to the public that they
have just received and opened the most extern
Sive assortment of Hardware and House Fur
nIshing articles ever brought 10 Bedford, to
which they invite the attention Of purchasers.
Their stock is comprised of So great variety,
that it is impossible TO think OF enumeraiing the
articles in newspaper advertisement. LII all
who want good article, at small profit, call
on rs and they can be gratl6ed.
March 90 1857
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Notice

To The Citizens Of Bedford County
All Land Warrants 10 be executed by me,
must be placed in my hands 10 be regularly f.
led in the office.
will execute all warrants and orders of re-
surveys with Promptness. Also, will attend to
iob-work on call! will be in Bedford the first
week Of every month, or oftener if required. -
Address, Stonerstown, Bedford County
SAML. KETTERMAN.
June ID, 1857.
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VIM. SHAFFER,
Merchant Tailor.

Continues to carry on The above business, in
all its branches, at bis old stand in Julianna St.
aod is prepared to accommodate all who may
favor him with their custom, on reasonable
terms. He constantly keeps on hand large
assortment Of ready-made Clothing of good
and substantial quality. And, having in store
a choice selection of Cloths, Cassimeres, Vest
ngs. Drillings, &c. SC be invites all in want
of Clothing to give him a call, as he feels con-
fdent he can please all who do SO.
Bedford. July 3. 1857.
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GIFTS! GifTS!! GiFTS!!l
"A PRIZE TO EVERY PURCHASER,

1T tie QaQber city Publishing House Of
DUANE RULISON, PHILADELPHIA.
By Buying book for 81, or more, you at once
presented with prize, worth from 25 cents TO 500.
consisting of Fine Gold Jewelry, Watches, &c. All
orders by mail will be promptly filled, and the prize
prizes will accompany the books. Our list con-
tans all Of the most popular books of the day, and
will be sold at the usual retail prices, many OF them
for less. Persons wishing any particular book can
order at once and it will be forwardedwith gift \
catalogue giving full information with list of books
and gifts, will be sent post paid, by addressing.
DUANE RULIS0N,
No 33 South Third ST., Philadelphia.
Gy-Agents Wanted.
October 2, 1857.
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NEW PERm Ar H0PEwEI.T..

The subscribers, trading and doing business
under the Firm Of BARNDoLtAR, LowRY & Co,
would respectfully inform their friends and the
public generally, that they have opened at the
above place, and are daily receiving, a large
stock OF Merchandise, consisting in part of Mus
lins, Iickings, Csenbergs, Drills, Cassimeres,
Sattnetts, Cloths, Flaonels, Drlanes, French
MeTlnos, Silks, Caiicos, Hats & Caps. Hard
ware, Queensware, Boots S, Shoes, and Grocer
les of all descriptions.
Also large assortment of ready-fnadp Cloth
ing, all OF which will be sold upon as short pro-
fits as can be had in the country.
GEO. R. BARNDoLLAR, JonN F. Lowry.
IoHN G. EvERHARr. C. ". Asucoy.
Dec. %, 1886 -1y.
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.Administrator,s Notice.

LETTERS Testamentary having been granted to
the subscriber, upon the Estate Of Jacob Rife late
OF Jnnata Township, IN the County Of Bedford de-
ceased. Notice IS hereby given 10 all persons hav-
ing claims against said Estate present them proper
j. authenticated for settlement, and all persons in
debted 10 the same, requested 10 make immedi-
ate payment. The subscriber will meet all persons
interested, for the above purposes at the late resi-
deHce Of decedea, from the 22d the 26th of Sep
tember instant.
JOHN c. RIFFLE, Admr
Sept IS 1857
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The APple-Apples fOr Cooking.

IH0 APpit-Al lpltS IOI tGUhllg.
The two apples generally regarded best for
stewing, are the Fail Pippin for autumn, and
the Rhode Island Greening for winter. There
are two others 5etter--namely. Comstock' Gar
den Apple for autumn stewing, and the Esopus
SPhzenburgh for winter. The former, without
sugar, was found quite equal to the Fall Pippin,
with moderate sweetening. 1t is worthless
as an eating apple, being always hard. lit was
described f4w years ago in the CultiUatoy.)-
The SPl!zenbnrg is unequaled for richness and
blgh favor. The Red Astrachan is an adinira-
bic early summer stewing apple, bul requires
much sugar; the kesWick Goblin is the best I'M
medlately following il. For baking, the Sweet
Bough is best for summer, Pound Sweet for au-
tnmn and early winter, the Tallman Swee,iug
for winter, The latter standing uurigalled among
all baking apples: for its bonied sweetness.
KEEPING PoTAToEs IN WINTER.-Potatoes
spoil IN winter, if buried, from three causes.
First and greatest, want of ventilation Sec
ondly, and nearly allied, dampness. Thirdly,
and more rare, freezing. Farmers find most of
their potatoes spoiled at the top Of the heap;
where they suppose they became frozen: but
this IS moi the usual cause; the damp, foul,
steamY air assembled there, and could not es-
cape, and this spoiled them. \ hole made in
the top, with crowbar, and closed with a wisp
OF straw, would have allowed egress 10 the con-
fined air, and saved the p3taloes
The best way to secure potatoes outdoors,
IS TO make large heaps, say 30 or 90 bushels
see that they are dry and clean, by digging be-
fore wet weather comes on; cover them all
over with one foot Of packed strasc, and three
inches OF Earth The straw viii prevent damp
ness, and the few inches Of earth will favor
ventilation. A farmer who raises many pota-
toes, and practices this mode, does not lose a
peck, on the average, in 30 bushels.
VALUE OF Straw IN MAHCREs.-Itis is found
by careful chemical examination, that different
kinds OF straw possess ute different values, 10
work up into manure. This relative value is
very nearly determined bv the quantity of ~
trogen they contain. Barley straw is the poor
est Of all oat and rye straws are about one
third better; wheat is nearly double in value to
barley buckWheat Is rather better than wheat:
meadow hay or corn-s'aiks are far ahead ofany
OF these, being fJve times as rich in nitrogen as
barley straw; ard red clover hay and pea-slraw
are each eight times as rich as barley Wheth-
er these substances are mixed directly with ma
nure, or eaten FIST by animals, they produce their
relative effect.
CARROTS IN SuCcEssIoN.-In some parts OF
Massachusetts,, four or five successive crops Of
carrots are taken from The SAM land, without
diminished product The editor Of the New
Engla Farmer saws be has raised four success
sive crops with gradual increase All crops
must exhaust land more or less, unless a part or
all Is left on the laud; bat in this instance. II
appears that toe annual manuring impaired
more fertility than the crop took away.