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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1859-03-12
n.unenburr.

Moderator. w. Hartshorn. Town
CIerk-Stephen Howe. Select-mer-H. II.
Dewey, Henry Powers, Jonah Brooks.
Ireasurer-Wm. Chandler. Ovcrseer-J.
W. Hartshorn. LIST Constable-H Cum
mings. L'sters-J. w. Hartshorn. Daniel
Powers, Alanson Hurtshorn. Auditors
Sylvester Dustin, Roswell Bowker, Stephen
House. Town Grand Juror-.Jsmes Thomas.
Town Agent-Iames -AIarse, Trustee of
Surplus Fund-lalph Wright. Superin-
tendent of schools-C w. King.
Vote for Commissioner
H. II, Dewey II
p. X. Follanshy 81
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Einrnet.

Moderator. Potts. Town Clerk-T.
Good~illic. Select-men- Peter LINDSAY.
VIM Stuart, WIN. Roy. Trcasurer-T.
Goodwillie' Auditors--Lloyd Kimball, d.
Abbott X. 7. HaWlcy Lstcrs-Duncan
Harvey, VIM. Harvey VIM. Adams. Coun.
~ GRIND Jurors-Alexander MeLeran. Ma
thaniel Roy. LIST Constable-John w. Glea-
son. Observation-Disclosures Gilkcrson.
Town Agent-Wm. Stuart Town Grand
tiee-=== Ai4s.s=
Superintendent Of Schools-Jomes Graham.
Petit Jprors-James Gilchrist, II. Lawrence.
X +, Hawley L. w. Carbee, Cloud Harvey,
John Gilkersou, John Gilfllan LIST, George
Mason, Moses Noyes, c. A. Sylvester. Sam
ue Manchester, Cloud Stuart. Fence View
ers-James Shaw, Lyman Harvey. Josiah
johnson. Scnler Of Weights and Measures
j. Q. Holt Inspectors Of Leather-Rob-
ert Hall, Harry Moore.
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Concord.

The following are some Of the officers elss.
ted which were omitted last week.
"a Consiahle.--liar,cy Judeyine. Fence
Viewers--Emmons sioekwell. Asa Hubbard.
Ira Welherbee, sealer Of Weight, and
Measurea-Solon s. Gould. sealer Of Lea.
lhcr-Elmore Chase.
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Newark.

Town Clerk. NJ Sleeper. selsst.men
Austin Packer, Albert DolloG l.. NJ.
sleeper Treasurer and Superintendent.
- T. Johnson. oyerseer-Olney Smith.
lot ConsIahle-Rohert Moulton. Listers
J. q. A. Packer Simeon d. Corlis. Robert
NoulIon' Tru"ees-James Wire, Nathapi.
el Bruce Robert Moulton. Town Grand
Juror-M' w. stoddard. Town Agent
Henry Doloh
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Town omoors---lssp.
ItycEAte.

Clerk and Traasurer--G. Cowles. Select.
nen--koberi Cochran, W. J. Gibson, lame,
piekey' overseer--lIobert Miller. Cousta.
bic and Collector William q, Cameron
Listcrs--H. q. Gibson, George Lander II
s,mes' Town Grand Jurors-R Miller Jr
John MeLure. Truslee--llobert Dickson
Town Agent-John Cameron. supcrir.
lendent Of Common sehoois--Arob. Re,.
rev.
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may be there to cojoy It,
onccrf.

We invite the attention Of our citizens to
the advertisement Of Mr. Clarkes Annunl
Concert, which viii he one Of the most at.
tractive entertainments ever given here
Full particulars will be announced next
week.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1859-03-12
Prse I.ectsTc.

We see by the notice given OF the lecture
10 be delivered by Rev. Mr. Lord II Mont
ptiicr, thai We are to he favored vito a rope
tition Of the address delivered hy him at
MiGdebury in December last, and which
was SO highly commended by the press and
all who heard it. Our citizens may expect a
trust y fs,iiii
may be there to enjoy Il.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1859-03-12

SERIOUS ILLNESS or PosT MASTER GENERAL
BRowN. - "Perley" writes to the Boston
Journal of Tuesday, that the Postmaster
General fingers on deaths threshold. lie
was evidently recovering, when he learned
the non-action Of Congress, uncautiously
communicated to him by Senator Davis, and
he immediately became so excited as to re-
lapse, nor is his recovery probable. This is
the more unfortunate as the third Assistant
Postmaster General, Mr.. Marion, who died
so suddenly on Wednesday, had the entire
financial management of the department, and
no one can tell how matters stand.
Mr.. Browns DEATH Postmaster General
Brown died on Tuesday morning, at the age
Of Ga. lie had occasional delifium, during
which he called for "the bill, evidently allud-
ing TO the defeated post Office appropriation
bill. A quarter of an hour before his death
he was conscious and took leave Of his family.
Mr.. Brown was native Of Virginia, grad
uate of the university at Chapel Hill, North
Carolina, and resident Of Tennessee since
1919. lie wss for many years law partner
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1859-03-12
II. II. Dewey
p. X. Follanshy
DRnVillc.

Modera;or-Wm II. Harris. Town Clerk
-Arehelaus Sias. Select-mcn and Over
seers---Wm. II. Harris, Robert Kelley,
Guy Douglass. Treasurer-Andrew MeMik-
ian. Constable and Collvctor-Abial c.
Palmer. Listers-Wn. J. Stanton, Jacob
@. Varnum, Luke SWEET. Auditors-Seneca
Lndd, J. S. Porter, A. Mcmillan. Trustees
of Surplus Money!. N. Colby, VIM. II.
Stone, w. J. Stanton. Superintendent
of Common Standardization w. Preston
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1859-03-12

with thu late president Polk IN early DE be
was p memherof lhe Tennessee legIltuLe-
From 1880 10 lsis BE- wac member of Con
gress, and IN lsl0 governor Of leunsssee.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1859-03-12

tY' 4 new feature in tho temperance cause
is spuoanced through the Greenfield Courier
in which it is stated that not a thousand
miles from that place, there is a landlord
who actually hires nndpays men MOTTO drink
at all!
wv Major 7. Of Greenfield returned last
week from a western tour q Sererai month";,
his face not haying had the benefit OF rasor
during his absence. His little girl eyed him
Suspiciously, and when asked IL she did not
know him. took another careful survey. With
distrustfol eyes, and then replied mo, he
amt my papa, I've got n better looking papa
in Wiscohtin,"
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walden.

Moderator-Ira Currier. Clerk and Treas
urer-Hirnm Perkins. Select-men-Isaac
Patterson, Harvey Burbank, Joseph Hous-
ton. Listers-Abel Gould Jr., Isaac East
man, Ira Currier Overseer-Perley S.
Johnson. Constable-Johu A. harrington
Auditors-J;, d. Bell, E. w. Harrington,
Isaac Eastman. Agent-Hiram Perkins.
Superintendent of Common Schools-Gcorge
z. Foster.
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Esnrke.

Observation-Disclosures Woodruff Town
Clerk-Asalrel Burlington. S,lcci-men-
Philip Smith, Harris Smith, Jesse Marshall
Jr. Treasurer--Asahel Burlington. Over
seer-George ID. Fyler. Constable and Col
leetor--Pbilip Smith. Listers-yesse Mar
shall Jr., II. NJ Hail, Daniel s. Townsend.
Auditors-Jocl Trull, Willard Bundy, AnS-
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Good~ies mel

REPRESENTATIVES, ELECTED --Repu
about 1853 Democrats about 70.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1859-03-12

CoHHEarosDEsoE.-Wo solisis rolYHfary eom-
mimioafioHs from all parts of pc county qPon
matters Of interest ~ Items u Aeiri, in par
tioular. viii be thankfully received.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1859-03-12

~ We are requested by Mr., J. c, Tib-
belts to state that his name was used "a
candidate for County Commissioner at the
rceen, election, "wholly without his knowl.
edge or consent and that Il was kept from
him until 30 late that it could not be with
drawn"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1859-03-12

hrIielea
ConnTEr-L. w. Delano and wife
llArdwiek Wm, lIoyry and wife, Barnet
A. r. Blunt aud wife, ST. Johnsburyi Curti,
Ooss and wife, Waterford George H. Weeks
and wife, Lyndon.
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES,
Best specimen Of Dnguerreotypcs, Am.
brotypes or Photographs Diploma
Best specimen Dentistry Diploma
Diplomas to be awarded on meritorops
articles,
Committee De. II. s. Brown, ST. Johns
bury DIR. Edward Mattocks, Lyndon o. I,
B.oVn, East st. Johusbury.
SECOND CLASS.
Embroidery, Needle Work, Worsted Work,
Ornamental Painting, and other Fancy Art.
eles.
Fifteen dollars placed IN the hands Of the
Committee, to be awarded according TO their
discretion.
Communicative w. Thnyer and wife,
Ss-Johnsburyi DIR, Frost and wife, st. Johns.
bury Hiram Wceksan wife, ~. Johnsbu
~ Ceutrej Putnam Mcmillan and wife,
Dinyillei Rev. Gardner Hale and wife Lyn-
don.
REGULATIONS.
All articles presented for premiums must
remain on the ground during the continuance
Of the Fair. Exhibitions OF Cattle Will con-
tinue through the FIRST two days Of the Fair.
No premiums will be paid on any amin u
that has not been owned IN the County, at
.east three months previous TO the Fair nor
upon any article not the production or manu-
facture Of the County.
All entries for premiums, except for Hors-
ga, must be made by - o'clock on the frat
day of the Fair.
~ The several Chairmon Of the Awarding
Committees are requested to make written
report Of their doingS TO the Secretaries as
sariy ne pQssi6ie after concluding their bust
Gcss, ...
A. J. WILLARD, I s..ro,,-,.s
WN A. WEiIg ( SeSie'"'ItS'
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vote 0or Couaiy CsmmI.sIsssr.

Il viii he seen by the above figures that
John More, Esq. is elected Commissioner
for ihis county, by some over one hundred
plurality. The temperance vote was divided,
and when We went to press last week the re-.
suit was doubtful We do not think that
The temperate portion Of the community have
any cause to mistrust Mr.. Morse ~ reliable
man, or as one how'll not carry out the iIsI
tcnIions Of the law TO the best Of his ability.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1859-03-12
SECOND GLASS.

u man, East ST. Johnsburyi VIM farisE Wa
tegloTd.
SECOND CLASS.
Best spseimsn Marble Work 81 Diploma
single or double Harness 90
I'd o. 90
4 Hest a sides of Sole Leather 90
..E f" aidFs Of Upper Leather 90
dressed Calf Skins 90
sides Of Harness Leather ! 90
pair Thin Boots 90
% 90
Best pair Thick BOOTS 90
. cd 90
Hest speelmen Of Cabinet Work 90
"a 90
Best specimens Of Tin Ware, . pieces 90
blaeksmithing, not
less than pieces 90
Best specimen Of Carriage or Sign
Painting 90
Best specimen Of Stone Ware 90
. Diplomas 10 be awarded on meHtcrious
articles. y
CoAAiTTEE-Deujamin 6.lIaa, Moindoes
Pallsl II. a. Alden, g. Johnsbug Seneca
Ladd, DAntllie,
~, 80, ,vx.,r,vt,ty.v,
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" Axe Ilelyes
" 8 pair o. Bows

IlplpmAA TO 10 AAAfleA On Weiltolloul
argleleh . -. n ..."
CouirTTEr-Thom spooner, st. Johns
hurry A. J. Miller, Lynaont David Chap
r. man, East ST. Johnsburyi VIM furiey, Wa
tclOTd.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-12

E'AMIIFs, BOARDING BoUsgs AND HOTELS CAS
alwsy obtiu abundance of German English Scotch
Irish female tervans FOR
slso coacmen, gardeners &c lsborefe always hand
Carsl. - -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-12

ANAMILIEs HOTELS AND BoARDTEG HOUsFs SUP.
Piled With select German English ITsh and seoch
veuts, AT NORRIS COHSEnTS' establishment 42 Broad
way next door TO Broadway Fost Office farmers gar.
deners co9chmen y alters, &c, constantly GA hand.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-12

FIRST RATE OOog TAUNDRgss, CHAMBE7MAID
~ waitress nurse and uesnsress and girl tor house
work wsntedths day None bat Proestlr,s ppiy
tie OF the Pro estart pscopal
hood, ia Ali lear 18th st No charge until engaged
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-12

yNANTEr-A SITUATION, BY REsPEJrA Bill
w young girl chambermad and waitress or chamber
mad and PLAIN has yesrs and half referenc
her last place Call at 1872 7b sv bet ed ar
sd Sta
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-12

WANTED-BY WIDOW WOMAN, A SITUATION TO
w do Homework in a small family 10 a wssler and
roner Gall for two days at % Prince ST. door back
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-12

yATANTED-BY A kEsPECrAPLE WOMAN, A sIgOA-
w ton cook ia private family has objection 70
wash and give hye reference from her pre-
place. Inquire at No Carroll place Bleeck er st.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-12

IN ANTED-BY A RESPECTFULLY MARRIED wOAAT
w child - vet a. her residences has y
breast Of milk he best city Preference required Cali 5
Grand top door
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-12

w TO cook ~ash and ron or general houseSook in small
family Good city reference. Can be for 10
We2hst between iii and 9Th ava top hoor back rools
oil
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-12

Z KEsPECTABLE YOUNG GIRL WISHES sIFUA-
a DO the general homework Of small private farni
or do obsmbervork and assist ia washing and ironing
coed cook and baker; objection 60 any
Me coaDy Call for two days at ~ West 2h between 9th
and lb
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-12

yNsHTED-BY A BEsPECTABLE PRoYE Est ANT GIRL.
" situation az seamssrese haa good knowledge ofdresl
making would assG with chamber work has
city reference Can he seen for two days SIS Gin
sstgt
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-13

IMPORTANT TO OUR AGRICULTURAL FRIENDS
The refuse of the Sorghum, or Chinese sugar
cane, as it comes from the molasses presses,
has been recommended extensively as suita-
BILE food for cattle. 1t appears that this sort
of food should not be given without caution,
and further experiments, as to the effect of
the material upon the health and digestion of
the animals, it has been thought to be good
for. We have authentic accounts of num-
bers of cattle having been destroyed by feed
ing them on this Sorghum cake, post NOR
tenn examination having revealed, in several
cases, that the coat or mucous lining of the
stomachs of the animals, were much in1amed
and torn, and in some instances, cut entirely
through, by the siliceous fragments of the
broken hulm of the cane The viterous char
acter of the external coating of the Sorghum
cane is very remarkable and it would seem
more than probable, that the sharp broken
fragments, which must be constantly turned
about in the stomach without undergoing
any change by the digestive process, would
act mechanically to the serious injury of the
delicate tissues of thestomach and intestines
Farmers should.Iook to this matter, and give
each other the advantage of their experience.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-13

the Text Books in use in all the depart
mentsof North Carolina Schools, therefore,
Resolved, That the President appoint a
committee of three, to whom this whole
subject shall be referred.
It shall be the duty of this committee to
correspond with the Educators of the State
soliciting frank expression of opinion re-
lative to this subject, to ask from all list
Of the Text Books used in each depart
n.ent of their schools, and brief statement
of the merits they are considered to pos
sess; and further, it shall be their duty to
correspond with the Educators of other
States, and with the great publishing
houses of the country, thereby procuring all
the necessary detailsof the school publica-
tons tested by the experience ofthe former
and then affaaf fffa the REessss u Of the latter
animation of the force of the views au-
vanced, and of the merits of the several
publications submitted to their scrutiny
to report the result of their Investigations
to the next annual meeting Of this Associa-
ton, recommending such action as shall be
best calculated to effect the design contem-
plated by this resolution"
May | request like favor of those edu-
Gators who are not members ofthis associa-
ton?
Those who reply at an early date viii
confer an obligation. Information, from
any source, calculated to throw light upor
the subject, or lessen the labors ofthe com
mittee, will be thankfully received.
Address me at Beaufort, North Carolina
STEPHEN D. POOL.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-13
THE TOBACCO HANDLER.
A VALUABLE INVENTION.

Every discovery or invention which tends
to economize time and labor, has been
b allied as another steppingstone in the
progressive march of agricultural improve
ment; and we are induced to attach to the
invention which heads this article, an inn
portance, second only to the cotton gin. 1t
is, therefore, with great pleasure we pub
lish the complimentary letters from two of
the best and most energetic farmers of AL
bemarle county, Va. The object of the
machine is to obviate the tedious process
81 81 aPa Raahd
to another through the hands of five or six
persons, preparatory to packing. 1t is inn
possible for us to give an Ineligible des-
cription of the machine, or its mode of op-
Grating, without cut representing it,
which we shall have when the advertise
ment appears in our columns, when We
shall enter more at large into its merits,
Va. Farm Jonradt
HowARDsvILLE, June "a, 1859.
M. S.. CROCKETT, ESQ.,,
DEAR SIR:-I enclose certificate from
our mutual friend, VIM. Branch, as to the
merit of an invention of our reighbor NJ.
D. Elsom, and also hand-bll showing the
cut Of the machine; which, itseems 70 me,
is, destined to be of as great utility to
the Tobacco grower, as the cotton gin to
the cotton planter.
Very truly yours,
d.. HARTS0OK.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-13
From the Springfield (Mass.) Republican
The Swing a Cure of CONSUMPTION.

wish to say few words to whom it
may concern" on the use of the swing
one of the gymastic exercises-as pre-
ventive and cure of pulmonary disease. II
mean the suspending of the body by the
hands by means of a strong rope or chain
fastened to beam at one end and at the
other stick three feet long, convenient to
grasp with the hands. The rope should
be fastened to the centre of the stick,
which should hang six or eight inches above
the head. Let a person grasp this stick,
with the hands two or three feet apart, and
swinging very moderately at first-perhaps
only bear the weight, if very weak-and
gradually increase, as the muscles gain
strength from the exercis until it may be
freely used from three to five times daily.
The connection of the arms with the body
with the exception of the clavicle. with
the sternum or breast bone) being a mus
cular attachment to the ribs, the effect of
this exercise is to. elevate the ribs and en-
vacuum, the lungs ex pand to hiI the cavity,
increasing the volume of air-the natural
purifier of the blood-and preventing con-
gestion or the deposit of tuberculous mat
ter. [ have prescribed the above for all
cases of hemorrage of the lungs and threat
ened consumption thirty live years, and
have been able to increase the measure OF
the chest from two to four inches within a
few months, and always with good results
But especially as preventive would re-
commend this exercise. Let those who
love life cultivate well-formed, capaeious
chest. The student, the merchant the Sc
dentary, the young Of both sexes-aye, al
t should have a swing upon which to stretch
themselves daily; and l am morally Ger
: tain that if this were to be practiced b,
the rising generation, in dress allowing
free and full development of the body
thousands, yes, tens Of thousands, would b
: saved from the ravages Of that opprobriun
, naedicoruns, consumption.
LAWSON LONG, NJ. d.
Holyoke, June 8, 1859.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-13
From the Fireside Monthly. |
Sweet Forbearance.

One day, of past century, at high noon'
in Summer. young man laid by the way
side, in state of beastly intoxication. The
sun shone full on his face, and seemed to
be burning it to a blister. One and an
other came and looked, and passed along
in silent pity, or cold Indifference. At
length, young lady hastily spread her
handkerchief over his face, as partial pro-
lection, and was soon lost in the crowd.
When the castaway awoke, partially So
bered, he discovered the handkerchief, and
on it, the name of one whom he had known
in his better days, but who, since he had
abandoned himself to his appetites, had
refused to acknowledge him as friend, or
even to recognize him as an acquaintance.
The young man read, in this unpreten-
tious act of young lady whom he had
!. highly esteemed land with a reciprocity
;. in his better days, lesson of sympathy, Of
reproof, of a quiet exhibition of forgiving
nature, with willingness to do what she
might to bring him back to his former SELF
} and he resolved. then. and there, that he
, would never ''drink another drop" again
And by the grace of God, and manly de.
RI termination, he never did! His reform
was radical; his attentions were renewed
and after season sufficiently long to Ger
tify to the earnestness of his purpose, the
: young lady married William Writ, wat
i subsequently became one of the purest ant
:; best, and brightest men of past genera
ton.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-13
" Old Buck and the Girls" /"

A Correspondent tells the following good
it with the remark that Gov.
Ellis has been married less than year:
The train being behind, it was concluded
not to stop for congratulations at Huntsville,
one station from Raleigh. As fortune would
have it the crowd assembled there was large,
and was headed by about twenty young la
dies-all of whom could lay very strong
claim to the adjective " beautiful" This,
however, did not seem to operate with Gov.
eraor Ellis, who, in the most hard hearted
manner, merely appeared with Mr.. Buchanan
on the platform, and said, Ladies and gen
tleman, have the honor to present to yor
the President of the United States. As the
train is behind time, he will not have time te
go among you, anG -" "Oh, yes,
win, though" interrupted the bachelor Pres
ident and leaping from the car, he was soor
among the pretty maidens who blushed ant
laughed a great deal at an incident shown,
SO clearly that red cheeks and bright eyes ar
certain death to time tables.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-13
AGRICULTURAL.
Manuring with Bones.

One Of the richest manures that the farmer
or gardner can obtain is bone dust Owing
however, to the scarcity of bone mills, it be-
comes interesting to know in what other
way the highly fertilizing proprictes contain
ed in bones, can be rendered available
Without being reduced to dust by the ac-
tion of bone mills, they can be finely pulver-
lied or dissolved by the application of SUI
pbuyie acid. The bones should be first
spread in shallow trough or tub, not ex-
ceeding IS inches in depth, and after being
brokenup as muchas possible, water is to be adj
dedin sufficient quantity to barely cover them.
The sulphuric acid should then be applied at
the rate of one and aquarter gallons for every
bushel of homes, or in weight, % pounds Of
Ss w6oat flsn ns f2 eysrx loo pounds of bones-the
red with strong fork. An ifnmediataes fsf5- 7ssf-
mentation takes place, and the bones viii be
found pretty effectually dissolved in the course
of 4S hours. Iron vessels are sometimes
used, but the affinity which the acid has for
this metal, will soon destroy it Wooden
vessels are therefore preferable.
To prepare the compost for use, the bones
thus rendered soluble, should be mixed with
an equal quantity of wood ashes.
The compost thus prepared can be further
improved by mixing it again with pasture
sods, after the latter have been rotted in heaps.
For the purposes of high farming, this last
material possesses high value. Mixed with
the ash-bone COMPOST in the proportion Of
three parts of the former to one of the latter,
and the whole mass occasionally forked over,
it forms, at the end of three or four weeks, q
fertilizer of the highest character. Applied
in drills prepared for potato planting, it will
promote a great increase of crop Also as q
manure for the strawberry bed, none other
can exceed it.
Those who would keep pace with the agri1
cultural improvements of the day, should
study the nature of manures, and make re-
peated experiments to test their values The
farmer who takes just pride in his noble
calling, can scarcely find more interesting
or engaging study.