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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-15
Deep Flowing

Asmuch as has b,cn .lil upon the sub.
Jet Of dep pIowiog. perhaps it may be
thought supsrluous 10 add anything farther
on that suhi,c,. Ye;, as plowlns he, at the
foundation OF our agricultural pursuits, per-
init me 20 give the reader, Of your valuable
Journal o., rcsul, Of my own observation
aul experience upon a small scale. IL has
been the prevailing opinion among our az
riculturis,s, who own land on the interval
bordering on the Connecticut river, that il
would not do 10 plow 80 deep as to disturb
che ,ubsoil, consequently, most Of ou- land
has ever been rlowel shallow, not more than
Gy, inches. Their opinion has been strength
cncj by an experiment made sOUc years ago.
4 eyntltwau from Boston cams 10 reside
herr. aud purchased a valuable tract Of land
in the meadow With heavy team and
lars, rlow, which he ordered TO be put in
up % the beam, be turned up 50 much OF
the .absJii. aud putting on no manure, that
the elect was as might have bcen expected,
it killed the land. at least for a number OF
year.. Whence concluded, as other farm
or. did. that IL would '' Kill the land to
pl5w deep. bat being ASSURED by Mr.. llol.
brook. in some % his iudicious remarks
pab.i.hcd in The Farmer. that il would not
e.. Kali the land" was persuaded % try an
experiment, cautiously beginning with one
acre. which ordered 70 be pIowed two inch
e. tcsTer every time Of blowing, until 1t OBJ
tanned the depth Of ten inches. IL bad not,
until then, been plowcl more than four or
Ggc inches: but alter the first year, was
satisfied il was not " killing the land, and
had two acrcs more pl1wcd in the same way.
Tho result will show whether the land is
ki.ll or not. Two years ago, the three
acre. produced ll3 bushels ofrye, 81 - TO
the acre last year from the same ground |
raised g. bushels Of shellcd corn 10 the acre,
weighing 81 lbs. to the bushel. Thus far,
au satisfied with the experiment. But |
ought to say that DO no; attribute the un-
usually large crop wholly TO deeper plowing,
as there may De other causes to come in for
a share.
Tac same ground on which the corn was
grown last year, was sowcd to rye after har-
yes,ins the corn let fall, and !, promises to
be fir crop, but not near as heavy Us tie
one two years ago.
The manner in which ] cultivate my land
i. simply this: when it is planted We use
about ten loads Of long manure to the acre,
which is plowcd under; after harvest the
same ground l. sowcd to rye. without any
manure. ICor. Of y. Z. Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-15

benefits the wheat crop. when seeding
with srrins grains, 1t is usually sufficient
to pass over with the roller, sowing the
clover socd after the last narrowing.
The benefit which clover derives from
plaster seems a e Fixed fact in agriculture, -
not needing special remark in this councc-
ton. Hence they have become associated
In The minds Of most farmers as partners in
the product desired. and the one usually ac.
companies the other. We think. however.
that the sowing OF plaster upon wheat feli,
seeded % clover is frequently deferred too
late. The clover needs its aid when it frs,
comes uP, besidcs, It sown late the wheat &.
injured by its causing too rank growth Of
straw at the time when the grain is form.
ing. We should SOW plaster as early a,
April, ifpassiblo, upon wheat, and upon
spring grain seeding, as soon as it fairly ap.
pcar,d above ground.
The amount ol scci necessary Tor an acrc
depends upon the character Of the soil. but
tbgrc seems DO disposition as ", to s,ci too
heavily. Llamy soils nccl Ices than claycy.
and tAc growth OF the crop with which il is
s,cled-wbeihcT large or small-has c,u.ii.
cradle influence. \ peck 70 the acre j. lit
dc cuough-somc usc more. but many loss
Il Is poor economy 70 sow but half enough
90 covgr thc suriacc-'hc pas,ur,ge and hay
arr Of much lcs, value, aud thc saving OF
Gyg dollars ia sod often entails loss Of I've
timc that amount ia th, product.
Tlcro are many varieties Of the clover
plant, bat thoso most grown arc the come
mon rcd, or Northern clover, Of which we
believe there arc tNo ,arictics-,hc large.
ur pel-yino clover, and the mclium--a, it
is called, perhaps, from lying between that
aul tao Southern or small variety. The
medium kind makes the best hay. and j.
equally valuable as a gr'cn manure.
We aayc already remarked upon the gr,at
value OF clover for ,hi, latter purp1sa. Some
of thc reasons why it q, 40. may Dc thus
briefly stated Clover takes les from the
slil aud more from ,ho atmosphere. in pro-
portion % the feeding and manuriug value
OF H. product. than mo., other plants Il
has numerous roots, long, bulky stalks, and
abundant leaves, each supplying vegetable
matter % the soil. \ luNuriant growth Of
clover j. an excellent preparation for any
and every crop. It. iAr-sprcadins roots
loosen and dcepou che soil, and bring 70
their support and - the surface the cle-
meu,. Of fertility below the reach Of most
other crops. This, too, Is th, reason why
clover delights in a deep, frcsh sol. aud
why, after sulsoII plouins, i, Is 80 certain
70 succyd.
Othc; constitutions IN regard TO clover
might appropriately b, presented, and may
form the ,ubs,t OF another article. Rural
New Yorker.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-15

Clover has an Importance 20 farmers
which can scarcely De oyer-es,ima,e-, and
we fear IL docs not receive sufficient clu.id.
Grafton. As furnishing large amount OF
excellent pasture and fodder Tor domestic
animals. and a. a means or keeping up thc
fertility Of our farms when pl1wcl under, is
deserves a prominent place ia the system Of
rotation adopted by thoss who follow either
a mixed or a srain-srowins husbardry. A.
a general rule every acre Of winter grain
should be " seeded down, 20 as it is termed,
70 clover in the spring, TO remain for a,
leas; one. and not more than ihrcc years as
a meadow or pasture.
The soil bcsJ adapted % the clover plant
is that OF somewhat elaycy character
such A. will produce tbc bcst wheat crops.
Any soil which will grow what will also
grow clover. \ deep, wcll-jaincd Loan
suits It weli-0n AL iil-draincd coil. il suf.
fers much from wini,r-killins, specially II
the spring prove one Of lit,lc snow and yari.
able temperature. On light soils il need.
the assistance Of manure 70 prove proi,a
bic.
Clover is usually sown carly in spring
upon winter grains, and occasionally with
oats and barley. With the latter It scner.
ally does we'll, especially ii sown in good
season. Upon wheat, We SOW in March,
when the season IS sufficiently ADVANCED
the prospect is that the snow hanks will
prevent this year. While light frosts con-
,inue, the slight cracking and heayius Of
the soil, through their action, will generally
furnish sufficient covering for the s,ed,
though some recommend sowing later, and
narrowing iu, arguing tha; this proc,ss not
only covers the clover more perfectly, but
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-15

The PE,s,Nr PErricoAT. \ Washington
paper in it, account Of the New Years Gel.
obration furnishes the following paragraph,
which will doubtless interest the fair sex;
1.-The LADY promonlders on the Avenue, this
morning. were somewhat Mortified at the
appearance Of a distinguished foreigner, who
held up her dress - as to display an un-
doubted scarlet hlnnel under.skirt. What
an idea! Yet these same psasdHtpeiiiooat'
ara now all the rage across the water.
Queen Victoria brought them to London
from her Balmoral palace ia the Highlands
VI Scotland, about two years ago, and this
year they have been adopted by the Empress
Eusenie. OF course, they arc IA mode,
those Of alternate narrow stripes Of red and
black flannel being more disiiHgue than the
plain scarlet. Silks aud satins are to be no
longer trailed in the mud, and tho ladies
who wish TO be a Ia mode should not only
provide themselves at once, but practice
gathering up their dresses in graceful folds
50 as to display about foot Of the bright
colored under.skirt."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-15
Fsr lhs o.lorl p.nsen..

MR. EDlToE: II your correspondent
who has horse afflicted with the disease
known as scraiches, will thoroughly wash
the parts affected with CASTLE soap, and
then apply dry sulphur. he will find his
horse quickly and permanently cured. This
at least. has been my experience. with some
pretty tonrh eases. Yours, &c.
PARIs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-15

An honest old lady. when told Of her hus-
bands death, exclaimed" Well, do do
clare. our troubles never come alone! II
amt week since / lost my best hen, and
now Mr.. Hooper has gone tOo-poOr man."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-15
Speeial Notice.

Agricultural Exchanges and communica.
tions for thi. department, should h. direct
"a " Oxford Democrat" >" South Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-15

AZ che arts lnl sciruCrs pertaining tu life, are
cl,.ei, ikrit'gciher sni are iailsirl, Caun'ct'
sI vuh AgticuIturr. .-AeEtcoLA.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-01-15
The Governors Inaugural Address.

In convention Of both branches OF tho
Legislature on Friday last, Hon. Lot NJ.
Morrill, took aud subscribed the oaths Of
Office Us Governor Tor the current political
year. after which ho delivered the following
Adlr.si
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-08
The UTAH DELEGATE.-A Washington
letter gives this sketch of Mr.. Bernhisel:-

The delegate is one of the most quiet and
pleasant gentlemen in the House. IL de-
pertinent, tone of voice, person and counten-
ance, he bears striking resemblance TO
Robert J. Walkar. lie is n native of Penn
svlvana. He looked haggard and worn after
his long journey over the Plains, on his FIRST
arrival, but has since recruited. Although
he has been in the House six years., recol-
lect hearing him speak but once, and that
was to protest against any discussion of the
social and domestic institutions Of Utah.
His fort is taciturnity. In private conversa-
ton he is fluent and agreeable. He is an
industrious man of business, and attends
faithfully to the interests of his constituents.
lie is rather short of stature. His head is
nearly bald, but ron-gray locks project dag
onaily from the skull near the ears, upward
and forward, resembling the horns with which
the OLD masters used to embellish their por-
traits o: SATAN, who was and is noted as a
long headed politician.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-08

AMERICAN WATcHEs.-The, predictions OF
Speaker Banks in his address at the Crystal
Palace, that in America we should shortly 10
able to manufacture watches for three dollars
rs good as are now made in England for
three hundred, seems to give some promise
OF being realized.
A watch factory has just been established
Mt Waltham, Massachusetts, by Appleton,
Tracy e. Co., where the separate parts arc
all accurately stamped out by machiner, and
fitted by hand. The jewels are bored by
hand, and the corresponding pisots fitted TO
them by females. All the watches nre made
alike, so that they can be easily repaired, and
any part of one size will exactly fit my other
watch of the same size, so that they can easily
be repaired and fitted. The simplest kind Of
lever watch, without the fusee, is the form
adopted, and they can turn out about ten
thousand per annnm.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-08

Posi- OFFICE MATTERs.-From all appear.
ances many improvements will be effected
during the coming year, in postal arrange.
ments in the United States, as well as in ad-
ding security and certainly to the transmits
sion of valuable missives through the post
office. Such systematic improvement has
for some time back been needed in this coun.
try. IL has been proved that the letter.regis.
try system has not secured safety of trans
mission amid the present vast array of post
masters, assistants, clerks, rOute-agents, rail-
way officials, and carriers connected with the
post Office. Hence it is supposed that plan
for issuing postal money orders is in contem-
plation. In furtherance of the mon y.order
system, which works so satisfactorily in Eng
land, the Philadelphia Press says:
"During the last fiscal year the Department
spent over $65,00O in endeavors, for the most
part unvailing, ~ ferret out depredations.-
With system Of money. orders, the saving
on this point alone would more than pay all
the expenses of the arrangement-honest
men would no longerincur unjust suspicion,
defaulters would at once be detected, and
their sureties made TO pay, and the result of
the measures would be an immense conveH-
fence TO the public, steady revenue to the
Department, and removal of the heavy dis
grace which the insecurity of the mails now
nficts upon the national character"
II is also stated that the Postmaster Gen.
eral will, under the authority given him by
the acts Of Sd March, lS45, 1851, declare the
streets of Philadelphia, New York and Bos-
ton post routes. This is with view to abol.
ish the various penny-post Offices in those
cities under the control of private individuals
as well as to reduce the charge for city de
livery Of mailed letters from two cents to
one
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-08

BRADLEY CoUNTy.-Circuit Court is in
session at Cleveland this week, with pros.
pect of getting through about the close Of
next. We learned that the State docket
numbered some seventy cases. We presume
that the people of Bradley are as moral and
upright as those of other counties, but there
seems to be some unwholesome influences ut
work, which our neighbor of the Banner can
probably account for. The business men Of
Cleveland complain little Of hard times and
scarcity of money, although they appear to
be doing pretty fair business. Johnson's
Hotel, rs usual, crowded, and the landlord
untiring in his efforts to accommodate and
render his guests comfortable. We had The
pleasure of a ten minutes talk with the wor.
Thy editor of the "Clarion," and were graft
fed to learn his business interests were in
sreasing. Friend Collins not only Yields n
ready pen, but possesses rare conversational
powers and the faculty of not fatiguing the
listener Any one may learn TO write
airing words together, as the cook maid learns
10 string beans--but how seldom it is one
meets with good talker. The "Clarion" is
. lively sheet, and next 10 the "Post," we
should be pleased to see it largely patroniz-
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-08

CONVENTION OF NEWSPAPER MBN.-A con.
vention Of editors was held at Frank fort, KY,
on the 10th ult. The following resolution
was adopted -
Resolred, That from and after the first day
Of January, the members of this convention
agree to adopt the cash system in regard to
subscriptions, and will receive no new sub
scribefs to their several papers without ad-
vance payments, and we earnestly solicit our
brother editors throughout the State to adopt
the same rule.
The Nashville Banner suggests the holding
Of similar convention in this State.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-08

Mormon WAR.--The following is TO hand
and we give it for what it is worth:
PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 81, ls57.-By
the steamer Mountain Buck, yesterday from
Cascades, we have a report that an express
came from Col. Johnston, of the Salt Lake
expedition, with intelligence that the Nor.
mons had cut off his train, and killed $50 Of
his men, and that he had been forced 10 70.
treat. The above news sent to Col. Steptvs,
at Fort WaIlawalln.
The Portland papers Of Nov. % do net
contain this news, but il is the custom with
country weekly papers to print their edition
n day or two ahead, in order that 1t may reach
country subscribers on the day Of publica-
ton.
Passengers assure us that such report
was current at Portland on the sailing of the
steamer. The news was sent to Col. Step
toe, at Fort Walawala, from thence il was
carried to the Cascades on the Columbia riv.
or, and from thence to Portland, which last
place il reached on the Goth ofNoven,ber.
The steamer Republic, which left Port
land twelve hours later than the Commo.
dore, confirms the circulation of the report,
but gives no further details.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-08

GEN. ScoTT.-Gen. Scott arrived in Wash
ington city on Saturday morning last. He
will remain several DAYS, arranging matters
with reference to the campaign against the
Mormons during the coming spring. He will
also make arrangements with the Postmaster
General, by which intelligence from the army
will reach there several days earlier thar is
now the case. The Commander-in Chief,
says the States, is hale, hearty, healthy
looking man, and to all appearances, will be
at the head of the army for many years to
come.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-08

PERMITTED TO REsIGN.-The Washington
correspondent of the Boston Herald says that
upon the representations of the Tennessee
delegation in Congress, who waited upon the
President on Saturday, Robert C. Randolph,
the naval officer who pulled General Jack
sons nose, was suffered to resign the position
in the Arsenal to which Gov. Floyd recently
appointed him. The States denies that he
ever received any appointment at tho hands
of the Administration, but admits that he OBJ
tanned temporary employment as IN net of
common humanity.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-08


Dir. Samuel A. Smith, member of Congress-
from tennessee, has been addressing the De-
mocracy of Philadelphia lately. From the
report OF his speech in neutrality-suspicious.
We learn that he declared MS follows: 81
would vote for a Free State Constitution ma
quickly ~ for a Slave State Constitution
This is the way Mr.. Smith talks in Ph,ladeI.
phla. Does he express himself to .he same
effect in Tennessee!-Lynchburg Vhginian.
The Virginian may rest assured thas Col.
Smith would utter no such sentiments here
among his constituents. But Sam Is clever,
good fellow, and possesses the happy facu!-
ty Of readily adapting his. views and words
to the crowd and the occasion. Like ANDY
Johnson, he has aspirations Qong drawn and
mr-fctched) for the Presidency, and was
merely talking turkey at Philadelphia trying
to head off Douglass, Col Smiths public
reputation is dear, very dear, to us, and we
cannot permit such ntimations as are thrown
out in the above extract 10 90 unnoticed
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-08
GEN. WALKER AND THE ADMINS
TRATION.

There seems to be pretty general dispo
silion on the part Of the press South to pitch
into the Administration for attempting TO
thwart Walker IN his filibuster expeditions,
and we may say we are sorry to see it,
Whatever else we may find Objectionable in
the Presidents Message, the views set
forth in reference to such expeditions, and
the orders issued to prevent their departure
from our shores, are such as the sober re-
Election OF the people must commend. That
such expeditions are unlawful no one whose
honesty is notwarped little will deny-nor
will any sane person attempt to argue that it
is not the duty Of the government to use
every effort to suppress them and bring the
leaders to punishment. Gen. Walker start
ed out as an adventurer, and engaged in
war upon Lower California, which terminated
in farce. Unsuccessful there, he made his
way into Nicarauga, and succeeded in getting
himself elected sort Of President, and by
the efforts Of press in his pay succeeded in
achieving the title of the "Grey-eyed Man."
While in Nicaraugn, it is true, some sharp
fighting occurred, the success of which was
mostly attributable to his subordinate Off
GERS. If he has ever shown extraordinary
talents OF any sort or achieved a brilliant
military feat, history has failed to place the
facts on record. He started out as an ad-
venturer, and notwithstanding the efforts of
the press to magnify him into hero, he is
an adventurer still. He had the same right
and cause to get up an expedition against
the Canadas, that he had against Nicaraupa.
And had he attempted the former, there
would have been found the fewest number
censuring the government for taking steps
to prevent his i'll conceived and illegal de-
signs. The assertion that Walker was in
vited to Nicarauga in the first instance, which
some of the papers make, is simply untrue.
1t is understood, of course, that there are
some large speculations at the bottom of
these Nicarnugean expeditions, which nc
counts, partially at least, for the immense in
dignation at his recent arrest manifested in
several cities South of us. The sense of the
country, when the subject is fully understood,
will, beyond doubt, sustain the Administra-
ton in the policy it is pursuing in reference
to filibustering.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-08

fW According TO the latest advices from
Kansas the pro.slavery men and the free state
men have been engaged in a regular pitched
battle. One pro-slavery man was killed, and
two others MORALLY wounded. The United
States Marshal has been dangerously wound
ed, and several persons taken prisoners on
both sides. Probably the best thing the Gov
eminent could do would be to send n large
military force there, and imprison every man
on either side who is found in possession Of
deadly weapons.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-08

The CARRIEB.-The Carrier of the Post
requests us to return his heartfelt thanks to
his patrons, for the very liberal manner in
which they responded to his call on New
Years Day. lie hopes that each and every
enc Of them may live TO see many New
Year, and each New Year find them all happy
and prosperous. u.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-08
PHILIP s. WHlTE.-We have seen it stat,

PHILIP S. WHiTE.-We have seen il stated
in varions papers, says the Abingdon Virgin
ian, that this distinguished advocate of Tenn
perance had fallen, and was not only drinking,
but engaged in the liquor traffic. Mr.. White
denies this over his own signature, but says
that, by medical advice, he resorted to the
use of ale, as remedy against physical aflc.
tons. Says he, ~ was. perhaps, too public
in my use of the remedy, in view Of my posi-
ton in the reform, and on account of which
my Division thought proper to strike my
name from the list of its members"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-08

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 4.-The Democrats re-
ports from Leovenworih say that m engage
ment took place at Sugar Mound between
Lanes troops and the Dragons. The officers
ordered Lane TO surrender. liz refused, and
the Dungeons charged, but were repulssd with
loss of three. They sent to Denver for re.
Inducements. Denver ordered three compa-
MES of Dragons TO the seat of war. Bloody
work is anticipated. When'the' news Of the
engagement was received the people COM
menced organizing, hurrying to assist Lane.
1t was expected that before the arrival Of the
Dragons Lane would be reinforced BY $500
men. There is intense excitement. The pee
pie of Lawrence are preparing TO take the
field. Calhoun fled the Territory.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-08
SoMErnINe no Horn Fon.-There is nothinO

SOMETHING TO HoPE FoR.-There is nothing
more exciting, and at the same time CRAFTY,
ing to human nature and its instructive love
of enterprise than to shave venture out !"
something to hope for, to await with expec-
tation and to rejoice over if it turn out for.
tunately. Such is the exact position Of those
chase of ticket in an authorized and we'll
known lottery, such as those drawn under
the charge Of Swan d Co., Augusta, Georgia.
who, for ten, five or two and a half dollars
mailed to them, will send you whole. half.
or quarter ticket in one Of their celebrated
drawings, which take place by authority of
the State. every Saturday. Pleasing hope
may thus be turned into substantial reality.