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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-29

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Issal eeAance-..-.. ~
re receipts hsluSe go 900 fsen cuslsns-
fbe transactions ~ the Clearing H,sss 70 1ay were -
follovs:-
rAi oaacocs.. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 0bo, 24S ~
The metropolitan currency certificates amsans -
ely $4,000
The foreign exchange market hes been eun for the
steamer from THE port morrow. We quote the bss,
bDs On London {" ek . ~ per cent premium On
PNf, st. lex AM lsx
The election for directors Of the Ia Crosse and MI
vsnkte Railroad company, held u uisaaEie the soth
inst resulted IN the choice Of sbe following per-oOs:
?. Stanton, Ell Perry, Artsmas sb, v. N. Rsd-
cn, George W. luther, Jsoob Shear spo Vii ian VET
zen, Of the city OF Albany, and y E. NTH and John p
HcGJetor, If whopnsip. AZ meeting Of the ne board
N. P. Stanton elected President ,nd E Perry Woe
President
This the ccmphtop OF the rosd 10 Ia Crosse The
present year, and honest sdmiDrasson Of The imam
ciai n d ell ,tber sf.hs Of the company.
The follo~pg The reoepss the Norris Canal for
the week and seasoo inssAnt, compared With
cNrrtt popdrpe time last year
Week sooipg May 20, 1907 .............$ 38 9l& c6
Week ending May %, lst7................. 1881 SO
----
wess ending Nay is, 1855. .... :. s2s, ass 40
Week ending May ~, lS5s........ 7,s4S 10
$34 1O7 10
Decrease IN 1858. $.O,76s as
The New Orleans PicoySs< Of Thursday, uDaer date
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-29

Governor or VIRcNiA.-Some Of the demo.
srnc psDsfs q Virrua bUistng no Hpu JhD lie
- the dsncrrstie cauridste Tor next Governor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-29
Dsy Goods Tsasae.

The following comparative statement Of tbs Imports
Of foreign drJ goods ct New York for the week. and
January L.
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by v wilkins
10, N. sice seth street, 25rloos ...............s
w. VI" No. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-03-19
Barley Good Crop for Maine Farmer.

The destruction Of our wheat crop - OF
en-, by the miic,, or wheat ay, at one time
induced our farmers 10 cultivate barley
more extensively than they were in the
habit Of doing before the milsc or wecyil
came among us. The cultivation Of it,
however, has again fallen or. We some
what vonicrat this, Tor it may be considered
a valuable crop TO the farmers, for moro
uses than it has hitherto b,'n pa, 10.
The creates, use made Of it /, the very
worst. viz that Of making beer. A
writer (John Johnson,) in the Country
Gentleman, Tor Dee. 3, has some god
remarks upon this subrci, and his expert.
enoc enables him to speak undersiandinsly
upon IL. Almos, all western New York"
b, saws i. going TO SOW barley this spring,
| suppose it will pay them better than
wheat. but, will raising gram to be made
into drink to s,upiiy portion Of the
community, ever be profitable in the end ?
| think not. Barley will and does make
excellent beet. mutton and pork, but in
beer il is worse than wasted. There is no
difficulty in making two year old steer
weigh from 100 to 1900 los live weight,
by feeding from 10 to Is bushels Of barley
meal, from cali week old until he is two
years old, with good pasture in summer,
aud clover hay the next winter. with about
ten b1shels Of the meal. which Is much
better than making beer; and nothing is
better than barley TO iai,en sheep"
Here we have good authority for some of
the good properties Of this crop, crop
which at the prescn, time is raised for little
else than 10 make beer. We can testify to
the good properties Of barley for making
pork. We once a,,ened hog with boiled
barley, and it made excellent pork. We
would recommend that more OF il be raised
in Maine. and suggest also, that in obtain
ing seed TO sow, you get that which is as
free from oats and other seeds as possible.
II is most generally mixed in with oats.
Wien oats get in they will generally gain
upon the barley, aud render in time, tho
crop you rear less valuable. Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-03-19
Agriculture in Common Schools.

Some think that agriculture should not
be taught In our common schools. We say,
unhesitatingly, that j, should bc taugh, IN
schools as soon as anything is taught in
them. As soon Us child ought TO learn,
b-a ba. k-c.r ker, baker, he should be told
hos IL comes that he has bread. potatoes.
aud apples to eat. lie need not, thus early,
learn this from books the teacher ought to
tell IL TO him.
Is there more important science than
agriculture? One, an acquaintance with
which more promotes the interests Of man
Then. teach children, according as their
minds are fitted to receive the knowledge,
the conditions necessary for the healthy
vigorous growth OF the corn, grain, yegcia-
blcs. and fruit which they 50 relish. Leave
them no, to suppose farming a mere hap.
hazard affair, or fixed routine Of proccssc.
which may or may not reward the IarIner,
according to the predetermina,iOn Of desii'
ny.
Let chem understand that its success De.
pend. on the CORRECT application Of specific
knowledge gained from books and actual
experiments.
When textbooks on this suhjcc, shall be,
by permanent law. introduced into the
common schools. agriculture will have made
a long and necessary stride on the road OF
progress, The step oush, to bc taken at
once.
The Homestead recommends, as text
book on thi. subject, 1.-The Catechism oI
Agricultural Chemistry and Geology" by
tho late Prof. Johnston, Of Edinburgh. Tbs
late Pro. Norton, Of Yale College, gave our
American farmers an edition Of It, with au
introduction by himself
Farmers see that your sons and daugh'
ters are taught, in the common schools, the
fr.t, most important, OF sciences, as well as
grammar and ariihm tic. r. fe illustrated,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-03-19

whole has diminished in population. IL
has not only lOs; its entire natural increase,
bat fiOm four TO ten thousand more! l.
this state Of things a matter Of no concern
TO the State? Is ia mere matter OF local
interest? Narrow minded indeed is that
man who 50 regards it.
Butwhat is the rcmedy1 The facts them
selves indicate the remedy. II to give
these regions railroad Communication, and
thereby bring the people into close cOnncc-
tion with the rcsi Of the State aud the world,
and maintain our commercial sovereignty
over il, which VIC are now rapidly losing
Commercial sovereignty is the only real
sovereignty over any country. All else y,
merely nominal. Our neighbors are rapidly
acquiring iLis sovereignty. They are con
s,ruenns a railroad along on our borders TO
absorb all the real value Of that vast aud
fertile region. with all its mineral and as
rieultural wealth, and leave rs with nothing
but the she'll. This enterprise will annex,
that whole region OF New Brunswick, unless
coun,cractei BY like communication from
our own centres Of business. IsthIs mere
matter Of local INTEREST," Is It not what
concerns the whole State rathcrG
The present seems to Us the opportune
moment for action in the premises. Emi-
grafton is now checked, and publlc attention
Is turned in this direction, aud thousands
OF emisrants from all parts o. New England
are only waiting 10 sc whether We mean 70
d. anything in opening communication into
that territory. to 6l on that country As
thslr future homes. When il is once set
tied in public mind, that we shall put q
railroad into Arolstook, the tide OF cmigra-
ii0n turn. in that direction, and before It Is
completed. it, line will be borlcrci with
cultivated fields, and dotted with the build
ing OF the hasbandman.
There are many other thing. we should
ike to notice in this connection, which
mus, be deferred.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-03-19
An Inquiry.

Bv reference 10 the Trcasurcr's Rspor, Of
the Maine State Agricultural S,cie,y in an
other column. twill be seen that 10, sIpea.
80 OF the show at Bangor eKcecl the vsodPs
by the SUN Of Sj92,9O. Itwas understood
tha, there was guaranty fund subscribed
by the citizens VI Bangor. pledsins the So
cieiy rcc1ipis equal to their expenditures,
or assuring q, against pccuniary lO's in con-
sequence Of having it, show in that city.
The result shows loss 70 the s)Jieiy in
consequence Of going to that city. y a
member OF this society, We wish 70 ask of
the Trustees IL thi. guarantee has boyn hon
orcd aud the loss mad, up to the society in
Conformity with that guarantee. \ direct
aud czpl.ci, answer to ,hi. question will BE-
gratifying not only to Us, but we presume
to AL The rncaiber. Of the society, aud is what
they have a rish, to demand.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-03-19

Sru.soILNG ys. pEoUTH. The Secretary
OF the Queens County (N. W Agricultural
society. Mr.. John Harold, IN his report ia
his rcpos, in the Transactions Of our State
Society. mentions the following fact in re-
gard to sub-soilins
During the month Of August We were
invited by one Of our members TO 90 OveT
his growing corn and take note Of bis meth
Oh. The land had been sub-soiled. and al
though the drouth was severe, the leaves
were a fine dark green and the silk luGuri-
ant. In the adjoinins lot, only separated
by post and rail fence, the stalk was dry.
Ing up and the ears small aad poorly filed.
A spade Was procured, hole dug; about
eight inches deep We came to a hard-panr
and with considerable labor broke through
il. Below, the earth was as.dry as ashes,
The sub-soilei lot Of our friend was then
tired; the spade went down into mellow
soil, and a, two spades depth it was moist
and mellow. No wonder his corn LOOKED
aOurishing." Working Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-03-19

TuE SorJuERN PLANTER is received, and
well fllcl with substantial matter. We DO
not think much, however. Of the argument
of correspondent, +. L, which 0, a mere
declaration that the story Of Franklin's hay.
ing any thing 70 DO with the Introduction Of
Gypsum as a fertilizer into this country i,
a q lie -" uuijundcd and absurd" We
think ii will require something more than
such declarations TO disproyc the curren, r.
port iu the premises. 1t him give tosi' to
show ITS untru,h. This ad cgpiaHI,m man.
ner OF treating Ihe matter will not satisfy
any body.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-03-19

RATs AND THEIR Low OF WATER. When
rats have once found their way into a shir,
they arc secure as long us the cargo is on
board, provided they can command the great
necessary-water. II this is well guarded,
they will resort to eItr, binary expedIents
to procure it. In n rainy nigh, they will
come on deck TO drink, and will ascend the
rigging to sip the moisture which lies in tho
folds of the sails. When reduced to extrvm-
iiics they will attack the spri, casks, and
g, so drunk that they are unable to walk
home. The land rat, will in like manner,
gnaw the metal tubes which, in public
houses lead from the spirit store to the tap,
and j. us cony,ial on these occasions as his
nautical relation. The entire race have u
quick ear for running liquid, and they con.
s,antly eat into lcaden pipes, and, much to
their astonishment, receive douche bath in
consequence.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-03-19

STREET EDucATIoN. A city missionary
VISITED an unhappy man in our Jail. await
Ing his trial for a State prison crime.
Sir" said the prisoner, tears running
down his cheeks, 81 bad good home
education; i, was my street eduoOhOn that
ruined me. | used to slip out Of the house
and 20 OF with the boys in the street. In
the street learned to lounge; in the street
learned to swear; in .hc street learned
to smoke; in the stree, learned to gamble ;
in the street learned to pilfer. o. sir, 1t
is in the street the devil turks to work the
ruin Of tho young !"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-03-19
PARIS. ME-,
Maine Pathological Society.

REroRr OF COMMITTEE oN fRrr. For the
best collection OF apples. consisting Of eleven
varieties, We have awarded the Society lst
prcmium-Si 90, to Hiram Russ, OF Far
ming,on; the 81 prcmium-7jc, to +. Gla.
Eicr, Jr., Of llallowell.
For best halr-busbel Of apples, we have
awarded the lst premium-7jc, to basket
Of Yellow Bellaowcrs, the property Of =.
GlaIIer, Jr.. IIaIlowell the ii premium
soc, to bushel Of Baldwins, presented by
the sane.
To the following specimens we award pre-
miums as iollows,-Besi dish Of Baldwins.
f. Glalier, Jr., Hallowell, 2jc do. Il. I.
Grccnings, W. Percival, Winslow, 2jc
DO. RoIbury Russcti, F. GlaIicr, Jr., Hal.
lowell. 25c; do. Yellow B'llalwer, same,
2jc; do. Sweet, n. NJ. Watson, faye,te,
2jc do. Native, Hiram Russ, Pennington,
37c.
The following gratuitics were also award
cd TO the fruit named.
Bcs, dish Of Ribs,on Pippln, +. GlaIier,
Jr., llallowell, 2jc; do. Blue Peirmain,
Hiram Hus., Pennington. 2jc; do. Hub.
bardston Noncsuch, d. VI. Watson, fayct-
tc, 2jc American Golden Russe,, y. FJs-
ter. Gardiner. SIC.
The committee regret there was noi a
larger collection Of fruit, and from wider
region Of country. All the specimens were
from only some four or Eve persons. Con-
silerins the season, and the circumstances
Of the case, the specimens were very good
some Of them splendid especially those from
Franklin County, which was peculiarly IA
yorcd this year in regard to fruit.
The committee would suggest whether
something nigh, no, be done to enlist
mere general intercs. IN this show. The
time at which it is held seems peculiarly
favorable for obtaining samples Of fruit
from all parts Of the State, II public a,ien.
ton were directed 10 the matter al period
sufficiently early. Tho presence Of the Leg
i,lature, and the Board Of Agriculture,
ought. and we believe, nigh, be made, to
secure a general representation Of the fruits
Of our STATE, ir the olhccr, Of the society
would take efficient measures TO secure this
cud Their very especial attention is hero.
by called 10 this matter, with the ohopo that
ir may secure Efficient action In the premises.
DARIUS FORBES, Chairman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-03-19

REARNG CALvEs. | will give you the
method pursued with the two fret calves
which raised. let them suck from three
to four weeks then put them in a good Tas.
ture, and gave them as much milk as they
could drink, for couple Of weeks, adding
handful Of meal when | diminished the
quantity Of milk. In the beginning Of win
ter | feed hay, with little meal now and
then, aud finished the winter (being short
Of hay) on good straw; and turned out
two as fne calves Of our small breed Of ca,-
tie, as you could have seen. This winter |
have six calves; the two youngest--ono Of
four and the other three months old-are
fne looking. Morning and evening they
get clover, (the soeend crop,) which is ten
der; and at noon cut turnips and straw.
Three times aw0ok the quantities Of turnips
are diminished, and replaced with two hand
iulls of oil cake and cOrn or oat meal. n.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-03-19

BlEDs As lNsEcT DrsTEorrEs. The actiy.
ity Of bird, when they have young b, mos,
surprising. DR.. Macgilliyray records the
observations made by a friend on pair Of
blue titmicc when rearing their young. The
parent birds began their labor OF love at
halcIast three o'clock in the morning, and
DID not leave og I'LL after eight O'Clock in
the evening, after being almost inccssanty
engaged Tor nearly l. hours. Mr.. Weir
counted their various returns to the nest.
auI found them to bc 47j. Up to { O'Clock,
as a breakfast, they were fed twelve times f,
between Eve and si1, forty Tins, flying to
and from a plantation more than $50 yards
from their net. between nine and ten, they
fed them forty-siK times, and they continued
at their work till the time specified, some
times bringing in Il single large caterpillar,
and az times two or three small ones. The
number Of destructive insects removed by
bird, when feeding their young mus; be as
toni,hIns 1T tley are iu any degree as active
as the two blue titmice. - patiently obscrv-
sI By Mr.. Weir. on the 4th Of July. 1857.
Great as the number Of returns to the nest
seems to De, it certainly does not exceed that
Of tho common window swallow.
lAdam White.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-03-19
CrrrrNG PorAroE,.

CrrrNG PorlroEs. The practice Of
cutting potatoes, is adopted BY many as a
matter Of economy. Experience, however,
seem, TO have established, that the practice
ha. an injurious influence upon the crop,
especially when the planting Is early. aud
thc soil and weather cold ;as, season, in
order to test the thing, tried several eSpcr.
iment., the results Of which were in every
case in favor Of the uncut seed. The meth.
cd adopted was as follows Two rows Of
Gu, potatoes were planted IN the centre Of
a piece, che tubcrs being divided as noarly
u the centre as practicable, and two picc-
cs allowed to each bill. This was tried on
four different piece. Of the vegetable, aud
each piece in different field. On digging
the ruot., it was found that the yield Of the
cut rows was less by oue.tenth by weight
than that OF the uncut ones. ond in point
Of ,ilc, there was sill more marked differ
cncc. never plant the smallest or the
largest potatoes. but select those OF medium
size, and allow two potatoes TO the hill.
lCor. Of Germantown Telegraph.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-03-19

USvERsALisr QUARTERLY, for January,
is before US, and filled with very able arii-
cles. We think the denomination whose
interests it represents, will sustain !, well,
IL it has any self.rcspect or regard for its
own interests.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-03-19

TnE COUNTRY GESrLuAS has again made
It's appearance on our table regularly, and
we think il has never been 50 we'll conduct.
ed as thus tar the present volume. We have
not seen their Annual Register this year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-03-19
spee!al Notice.

Agricultural Exchanges and communica-
ti5u. Cor this department, should he direct.
ei e. Oxford Democrat. South Paris. Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-03-19

AMERICAN AGEicuLTrRHr. The March
number Of this paper is at hand. 1t fully
sOs,ains its past high reputation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-03-19
"srEED ruErLow.'

the aus aai sciences rertnining o. Tie, are
clIscly liakcd togrther All ultimately caunoCt
Ell with icaiurc.-AeHtCoLA.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-03-19
Number of Trees on an Acre.

Table .howias the number of Tree, rcqui'cd TO
plant aa scic Of grVund ifo,n I 10 30 let apart.
The Placer herald., 1858-08-14
Democratic Meetings.

The campaign was opened in this county
by ratification meeting of the Democracy
of Auburn on last Saturday evening At an
early hour the meeting was organized in front
of the Empire Hotel, by the appointment of
S. w. Lowell, to the chair, and VIM. X.
Parkinson as Secretary. James Anderson,
Esq our popular nominee for the State Sen
ate, being called for, took the stand, and
made an excellent speech. He was followed
by Messrs. Stratton and Lynch, nominees
on the Assembly ticket. The meeting was
not full turn out Of the Democracy of the
precinct, but was fully as large as was anti
cipated, as but few hours notice of it had
been given. At the conclusion, resolutions
heartily sustaining Mr.. Buchanans admins
tration, and ratifying the State and County
nominations were passed; and after giving
three rousing cheers for James Buchanan,
the crowd dispersed.
The Auburn Brass Band were present on
the occasion.
On Mondey evening Messrs. Anderson
and Stratton addressed goodly number of
the Democracy of Opbir. After the adjourn
ment of the meeting, we understand, Joe
Scobey, the Broderrk Republican candidate
for County Clerk, essayed to enlghten the
people on political subjects. Our readers
may think we are trying to impose upon
their credulity, but we are in earnest. Sco-
bey spoke-he did
On Tuesday evening" Messrs. Anderson,
Stratton and Lynch addressed the Democra-
cy of Stewart Flat. The meeting was an
excellent one. The resolutions passed, and
appearing in another column, show the Dem
ocrats of the Flat to have the true grit.
Scobey appears to have been on hand, but
he was too small a card TO win.
On Wednesday evening, Messrs. Anderson
Stratton and Lynch, addressed the Democra-
cy of Pine Grove. On Thursday evening,
Stratton and Lynch We're at Beus' Bar, and
on this, QFnday) evening, Messrs. Anderson
aud Stratton, are advertised to speak at Rat
tlesnake.
The ball is fairly opened in Placer county
by the Democracy, who are ready and eager
for the contest. They have flung their ban
ner to the breeze, and 10 not intend to fur
it until the victory is won.
The American and Brodeiick Republican
nominees have not made their appearance in
the field as yet. 1t is hoped they will show
themselves to the people before the election,
as there is some anxiety to know what sort
Of legislative timber their conventions lave
worked out. Take the stump, gentlemen.
you have two-weeks and a hi If chance at
political notorie.y before the election, after
that it is expected you viii be lost and for
gotten.
The Placer herald., 1858-08-14
Arrest of HlghWaymen.

On Thursday three fellows stopped two
Cinnamon on the Illnoistown road, short
distance above the California House, and af-
ter drawing pistols upon and subsequently
heating them. robbed them of six dollars
in money. Upon being let off, the China
men FASTENED to inform the residents at the
California House, who turned out and sue
ceeded in arresting the scamps, and brought
them to town. They were examined before
Justice Love, who, for want of the evidence
of white men, was compelled to discharge
them.
The rascals admitted to those who arrest
ed them, that they drew pistols upon and
demanded money from the Cinnamon, but
that it was in sport.
We would advise the people on the Hin
ostown road, if a similar case occurs, with
no euidence to warrant conv'cton) to ad-
minister justice with fifty lashes, well laid on
One of the Cinnamon robbed, was smart
enough to slip fifty dollars into his bootleg
which escaped the clutches OF the foot-pads
The Placer herald., 1858-08-14
Politics in Sacramento.

The several political tickets in Sacramen-
to county not having met the approval Of
the Sacramento Union, that paper started the
project of ca ling Peoples Convention and
dominating a ticket. The idea suited few
worn out politicians, who set the triggers,
called the meeting and succeeded in nom
mating a committee, which nominated the
ticket previousl y agreed upon. The proceed
ings of the meeting, as reporte by the Union
itself, shows it to have beena Iburlesque so
far as any action of the people were concern
ed. "Cut and dried" will be most appro-
pirate heading for the ticket. Several of the
gentlemen placed in nomination, seemingly
not favorably impressed by the partaity of
the people, pre- emptorily decline to be can
ddates
The old lady Of the Union is a miserable
dabster in politics. 1t had better 60 back to
the rudiments