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HILLSDALE, MICH, TUESDAY, JUNE H. 1859.

deeply into the game to withdraw. Maj
tin played desperately but his attempts at
cheating were too feeble for my superior
experience. His final bet was fool hardy
in the extreme, and when ho found he had
lost, he sprang to his feet, and with IN
oath. said -
"Daccy you found this man and you
can keep him. If he is not a real gambler
| never saw one
"lIard words followed, hut my revolver
protected myself and winnings. quit
that cabin within one hour, and after
many ups and downs | reached Lower
California. Here we will end this story"
said Hickman, Gas we arc in sight of the
Mexican town to which we are bound"
The prospect of soon loosng my travel
companion was rather pleasant than other.
wise, for his deep laid villany had begun
to alarm me, even more so than had any
danger to be apprehonded from Apaches.
What a miserable life even the most sue
cessful gamblers lead.
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From Tho y, y. Times.
England and America.
Some Of our British fellow citizens, ac
tuated no doubt by an ignorant but com.
merdable spirit of patriotic enthusiasm,
minds by the observations Of tho Times
/ upon inc attitude which America ouaht,
in the present aspect Of European affairs
to ass sImc towards England, and upon the
extent of tho control which American opn-
| ion must hcnceforth exert upon the action
of any English Government. 1t is diff.
cult for some of our highly respectable
! cousins to realize the changes which half a
century has wrought in the relative posi-
tions of England and the United States
For goody number of estimabo Eng.
lishmcn, the England of 1859 is still the
! England of lSIj-Amcrica still the
America Of the peace Ct 1853. The sim.
pie assertion of tho simple fact that the
hostility of America, in the case of
great European coalition against England,
would suffice to cut of, as it were, in u
day, the vital nerves of English commerce
and Of English power, puts some of our
good kinsmen into state Of slightly ira
tonal wrath. We take, therefore, pure
| " philanthropic pleasure in calling tho at
tention of our English readers on this side
of the water to the language usel 10y the
London Times, in relation to this subject,
on the 18th of the present month. The
London Ttalco has, for some weeks past,
been feariuiy exercised 10y the ccning ter.
ror Of u Russo French INVASION, and Of a
consequent blockade Of the English ports.
The facts that the allied Aeots Of Russia
and France now outnunbers that OF Great
| Britain in the PROPORTIONS OF 20 steam line
Of batt!c-sh!ps to thlrty-iour, and Of near,
ly two to one III lesser steam vessels OF war,
ccrtaniy justify some natural anxiety on
this head. But The London Times finds a
cJn5olaI!on, and hope for Great Bu;ain
whore: In tho I">'Wes OF English
wealth and yalor--in tie masses OF Eng.
! l.sh iit-mgU--in tH. 5u.wdHS Of tha Bnt-
ish Constitution. Mt a all. BuIin the
! power ot the United states to keep alive
! tGe comme!r; ct knE'and, and to max"
the ocean free to her products. The most
war like OF the British journals does not
shrink from the confession that IN case OF q
/ great European onAiauIht upon England
the "business of the British Empire would
be c1nductol ty thu United Su'e-,' aad
! that any attompt to crush the freedom OF
the -cas would be madc a.. the peril Of I'M
mediate war with the United State H.,
then, the Great RepUOlic Is thus appealed
TO by the lca,iing organ Of British opinion
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Not so bad. .

A hunter, narratins his hair.breadth os-
capcs to an admriug audience said ..,
III once had two balls lodged in me
stomach"
"Pistol bals!" asked one.
"No."
"Ah, muskrt balls, thcup
NO." returned the narrator; "they weie
"a large as my fist"
why, you cont moan to say they were
cannon balls!' exclaimed one If bis hear
crs, with di>Lcndod eyes.
No"
"Why, what were they, thcn?'
God fish ball. returned the hunter,
with a grin.
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BALLooNGSG IN kALAMAzoo.-The faith.
cr-in.law of the late Mr.. Thurston, Mr.,
Bannister, of Adrian, it is stated, is about
making another balloon ascension, to take
place if possible at Detroit or this place.
Tho balloon is the same in which the i'll
fatcd Thurston assembled, ard from which
he fell. Mr.. Bannster also proposes du-
ring the season, to make a trip to the At
lantic coast from some of our western cities.
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CFLEBRAYED CIYHNNH 80 -.
U,UIS was revealed 20 mo after "'rl .'"'l ~ -,
| ton aeqriug the greatest rr-.'' IS ''r ''.
and poIyps over liscoye .cd It. oN"ri ., 1g ''
rep,al sn To 1o taken ot any time wH'r "r tf"" ''
throat fools .istg gr"rl ole. . .,.,
..nt r., an, nact %, me Iui'"0 state. ON 'Ne
roci,t or o,,o inIlar.,nG OF tho uo,tcsn stamps.
Dirnct al lcttrg. to- Dr.PtRINGIpN, N''a"'N ~.
sss Dr = will he id Adrian. on the Is DAY gi May
w ~ ~. r,,,fL r1arIG'5Syl
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The Fircmen's Tournament a, Jackson.

The Fircmen's Tournament at Jacks son,
The Committee of the Fire Department
at Jackson, have adopted the following
rules to govern the trial Of engines, at the
Tournament on the Of July:
RULE /. All engines having cylinder
capacity Of five hundred cubic inches, or
over, will rank as first Glass; all Others rs
second class.
RULE 2. Engines which take prizes on
distance, will not be allowed to cnlor for a
prize upon quantity.
TULE 3. On distance, engines will play
through 200 feet of hose, with or without
extensions, as they choose, ard through
such sizo nozzlcs as each may select.
RULE 4. On i>rancc, each company
will be allowed twenty minuets after cali,
60 place their engine and make their play.
ROLE 5. On quantity, each engine will
he played three minuet@ using fifty feet Of
hose, open but,, into tank; diameter Of
hose not to exceed three incher, couplings
not TO exceed two and sig-eiGhtl inches in
diameter. Each company viii be allowed
ton minutes after ceH, TO place their engine
and make their play.
RULE 6. Judges to be chosen, one by
the Foreman of cach Company entering
the lists 70. prizes.
RULE I. Jackson cagines will not be
allowed TO enter for the prizes.
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n~Au Irishu

GSAu IriShman was asked if he had
got his share of public property. CAY,
shure," said he, any father ordered my cl-
dest brother to divide the house with me,
and by st Patrick, he did it, for he tux
the inside hinslf and gave me the out
side"
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An exchange paper begins forcible ap-
peal TO its dellnquents with this touching
tentence: ave must dRa or be doRe."
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WRITING PAPERS.

ADVANTAGEOUS AhH NN'',, a-, a,,is c,r thc
~ ANp RSnN 8, co. having hcc'in" a-"u l'I 'l'
s,io or CracricgF * Tavlnr Manufacturing COM
nanvs Writinr Prrprs. thcv are prepare" =" sun ~
Them in rll varieties either In large or small Vu"n
tics nj the Nauurfrt trCr's prices ~ lhi' '' '''
,nsnt Dealer. aud others may ruov ih'~'n'
COS which would 5p secured 90 tbrw hv ih" best rl.r
Nil I'm The country, being oca'rdin lHr'' A'i'' N'
pIes oc the gapcr furnished, graf ,,,,,,>. &, co
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AvAGTcE begets more vices than Priam did
children, and like Pram, survived them all.
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Why is a washcrwoman, on monday, like
the SABBATH day. Because she is at tho
clothes (closc) Of the week,
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Tns JACKSON FIREMES's TOURNAMENT,
The committee Of Arrangements hoye at
last resolved upon tie following schedule
of prizes for the Fircmcn's Tournament, to
take place July 9Th and 9Th
FIRST DAY.
First Class UjstaRce
First prize, silver trumpet, valued at 1925
Second priza q 100
Second C2asg--Djsfanre
First priz', silver trumpet, valued at 1925
Second pri2r, 100
First Ciass-Qaqntay.
First prize, silver trumpet, valued at 1925
Sec nj prize, d" {" $3.50
Second Class-QuaaHv.
First prize, silver trumpet, valued at 1925
Second prize, " $50, cash $40. 90
SECONDARY.
A grand trial of all engines on height.
First prize, cash ----..------.$ $3.50
Second prize, cash -- 100
This prize i: offered on the condition that
at least ten engines enter for it, each of
which will be assessed five per cert, upon
the amount contculei for. If more than
ten ena;ucs enter, ;ho assessment will tc
reduced in the following ratio: If sixteen,
to three and ono.half per cent.
1t i, to be distinctly understood that the
prizes offered for the first day are aXclusi
vcly for Michigan engines; the second day
is tre, to cngincs from any pml of the
world.
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yUyTIE subscriber for Sale Dwelling House. Wag-
/ on shop. Blacksmith shop, Paint and Finishing
Shops in the village OF Illsdae, with Tools Lnmbore
&c. at n low price
Terms. part pay down, and Tho balance Tor term Of
wears Farm property will bc takon for the The
above property Is in good location for business. APP
ply 70 d. Z. fECk.
Uillsdale May I, 1859
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IlEAInNED

TOHPRINS' UEdT UfRRET,
TTASbeen removed to one dpOr above kcating's old
store Main street, where he isprcparod to furn-
iSh the best quality Of
FRESH NEtTS
at reasonabl, prices. Also allkinds OF Neg'ianies
C.TOMpKtNS.
AuC. 12, 1857. uug21tI
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COMMENCEMENT, of The Geological s,

SO'HInrSctnicni Oi the tpo!Ogtcui SurVel d.
Yesterday, Prot. Winchcll, Of the
State University, lately appointed State
Gcologist, called at our Office H. has
been over week in orr country making u
Geological Surrey there of. Ho expects
to remain the rest of this week. lie has
ard will visit every quarry in the county,
besides every locality which :. is desirable
to examine; has taken specimens of the
various Gin,.s Of rocks, soils, 70 ails DC. and
forward them TO Ann Arbor where for the
present he will kcephi> repository of geologi,
c,lspocin ems. This is the ti,st country in TIE
States, and il is anticipated, will take about
four yeats. In connection with the Geo
ogy he will take the Zoology anl Natura!
History Of the STATE. The enterprise is one
of great importance AMI will rcsul. in the
deNclopemrnt Of the large mineral rosour-
ces OF the State, and will adj richly to the
acquisition Of science. The selection of
Prof. Winchell for the enterprise. is pecu-
liar'y fortunate, as ho isamply qualified for
the duty and had "a intense cnlhusiam for
his departmodt Of science
Monroe Commercial.
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STOVES.

TARNERs AIRrIiUr. WESTERN EMPIRE.EAGLE
Il AR Tight forest Air Tight, Clu.un Nr Tight, Pre-
MUM stoves Of Albany rtstiugs Sell Regulator, Fold
ing trsng and Cottage Stoves, Heavy ana
Ight latte stoves for Dinng Rooms, school houses
&C., &c, Of six different sizes. ForSllCby -
,cti3'5; MITCHELL
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IYlERESrING TO FNKMEKs.

TINITE un1crsrrCd wound rCEU0o'TuTN eIN' T'TI' ~
the Farmers of this county. that lie j. nov tutl-.
eli in putting into the Jonosvillr WOODEN fac'''!
" l4rro new. double
- Z.
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nu pIHJNGT0N's

BrSrANTON & TIFFANY, JACKSON, 1''I''.'.l-
,,site V,h cout.ul Railroad DeHa'. General S'"''
Mice at this House.
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slippery Elm Bark Wanted.
TO MECuiNICs.

n Tons of slippery Elm Bark we'll rossod and il
" good condition wanted at tho Oak Hall Store.
HiIlsdae, NAV 2. 1859. IT. VI. KEEFEG.
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.iOIIN ROnHiG.
NOTARY PUBLIC O0csl d"orsou'H III l-aa' ti,N-' -

:. TlTISiNNiC>.r'
COUNTY SURN EYoE III del. t'"!'.'.' ." >'''''' ~
will be promptly aitcna'f'
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Bo1>grNDER ANn srAng>ti:. tlANN, ",',.i. ,',.i.
. 'N Ni'"''''t' '"' '' act &a5
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
JEWELkY! JEWELRYu

JEwELkY! JEwELRYU
Srs THE subscriber having lately purchas-
Er&{0 eda valuable Stock OF Goods consisting OF
sSN%aaN9 JEwELRY, &C.,
would respectfully solicit share the public patronage
Those whJ anxious to buy good article Of Jewey,
will consult their interest by giving CALL ss am
bounl TO give them good bargains or none.
~ avn now occupying part of Mr.. kesselrings
Boot Shoe Store, where may be found during all
business hours.
tablshment short notice an, in superior manner
Hills6ale. Feb. 4. 1859 8m G.CllZBE.
~. =. ykRNUM.
DEALERIN DRUGS, MEDICINES, BOOKS AND STA
tionarl, Prints, Oils, Groceries, Perfumery, Jeweiy
Yankee Notions, &c.
No. 2, Commercial Block, Jonesyillc, NIah.
EXCHANGE AND BANKING oFFICE-ofFlCE IN
Waidron's Block.
Q. 7. MITCHELL, HENRi WALrRoN, JOHN ?. Cook'
w,ru vr,, FEaNM "a GK4nhEf;R re G;Rocrrs ,xp
Commission Morchcnants. No. Al, Water street, New
York.
. SAMUEL. RUSSELL.
s SUCCESSOR TO RUSSELL 4 LIVINGSTON DEALER
10 Dry Goods Groceries CrCckery Boo", shoes c &c &c,
ces. lIillsdale. Mich. Oct l3' 80.
=. HEMINGWAY, ,.,,-.o,. or.
H0MEOP ATHIC PHYSICIAN dAp SURGEON OF.
dee and Residence, west side Main street corner o.
Main and Waldron. mav2"5s
HAS RETURNED 70 MS OLD QUARTERS. WITH
Judge WILSON, lover Keefer's CIotling store r,,'aro
no vii! be happy to receive his share public ratro
fcblG5S
EvERETT ~ son; oprxrn Az
nsse 4; H. NND Bloc3 story win attend
70 all calls of hi profession, both night anu H1A,
FRENtii 4 rAhSGiNST. rAhiS5.iST r,,s - MOOR
ANpsuRGEoNSIofIpi p'ons iol re.idcncc
" south of oNice nr French's residence, on
Bacon street vest Of Strunks Hotel Jauoit
STACY ~ EDWARDS. .,.r
,rropNFyS kND COUNSFLLO At LAW, ANn
soicitors in Cbaacery- Ofee up stairs in B"si"i'H'
block, =. .EpwArrs
ATTORNEY AND CouNsEiiCE ATLAw ANnS i,.,t
icitor in Chancery Office in bo'tWieh
e9.S- a----- .!T1. ". 1t liHNND.
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law ANl' a ~,
iicitorin chancery Prompt attention paid to S'cn-
rin and iing caims in every par' oi lho t"'''
Ofice over MOTIFS Drug store. --- oe''o
'--DICK DICKERSOT II h0oN. .,.,,--
ATTORNEYS AT I.AWAND sol, ,tlIofS ~ ,H.'t
Gerry, Hnlsdalc. Michigan VII ,n5 c l,t, Of
ali Kinds of legal business UnyNNelelH tH' 7''' ~
Michigan. Northern Indiana and OhIo ,,,,,,
CHRISTOPHER J. nIcKERsoN' -,--- I- -
ATTORNEY At Law iND SOLICITOR ~ c!ATr.
cery Agent for the charter 0aS,, MY; IT, ,rs
SpfinGeld Fire and The Ngv InIS'I I"' c,o
Companies. Oficc IN Wnld"ons B.1eE, - GOV
IOIIN ROuHiG. ,.,,.,.,.,,....,
NOTARY PUBLIC 0ncsl door south Illl'sda'r ligy-l'
:. TlTI&iM MNo>N' .r..,,..
COUNTY SURVEYOR -, lel. addressed /" N"''''''
will be promptly attended -.---
:. .CiiiNDLcr. ,.,,..,,...
NorAgY PUBLIC. oFFI2a AT 'A" N' :, ~. -..'
oR,c, Fsiei, Mich
noo>g,XnrR AM srAlp>Gn. Blanc, h'nn ,',,,
Fruu.a,.u.cj AMI i.ulcg. ol" '''''r '''
-----,.r8v ,.r8vT.l',, l.GTE'... .rr,.,.,, .,....
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=. CuiNDi.Hf. , ,,,-,..,,. .,
NortGY puBIIC. ofFi'a AT 'A. '' =, ia -
OR,c Iillsiei', Mich. '--
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pAaIN REMINE.

AIRS. Chamberlain takes This method to inform the
nj citizens of Hillsdalc that she at all times pre-
narod 10 10 PLAIN sEwIyG. with ueo'uc-s and c.uotch
and NJ prices to suit the times. Enquire AZ residence
Of John Mauross. Esg. lcblo
JIilI dale F,i,. 1Ifh 1870.
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DICI<ERS0N ~ 80
~ A nNInM

ATTORNEY AT Law And SoilIitoh 49,, ~
SnliinGed Firr, and the Vow EnEgHt li'" l"spl2nee
,,.,,,-,,ta. pfica I'm Wnldrou's Book. ''"
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rro,>ypy ,T6 SoTvSEILOR At LAW AND So
ucitor in ohancerv. Prompt attention pail 10 H'cu'
rin- and collec ling claims in every part oi lhe ''
Ollce over MOTIFS Drug store ---- US''"
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EVEItETT 81 son.
FRENCH ~ pARSoNS.

PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, HAVE oPWMMEi,,t =, t:nG an
to all calls of his profession both night anu GlA,
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HAS RETURNED 70 MS OLD QUARTERS WITH
Judge Wilson, (oyer keeer's Clothing Store where
he will be happy to receive his share public ratron
fcblG'jS
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sr;nnirg Machine. Loom, Doubler & Twister

For stocking Yarn. Custom work, in oil lis br1nchc-
willb done wit ddcy and despatch, including FHusl
Diving. Warranted Cloths exchanged for Wool a,
wholesale prices and sold at nl mct Tor Produce ana
VA schl5 II. K. GARDNER.
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agricultural.
LoNG.WooLEn SHEEP.

ESitors Country Gentlemen As the Eng
lish long wool-sheepis now attracting consid-
cradle attention, and many farmers debating
the policy of their introduction, | concluded
I would weigh the wool as il came from my
flock. and publish the same to the world
My yield is fair criterion Of the yield of this
race of sheep, as all ages and sizes are includ-
ed. My oldest ewes yield as low as 4 10 to
5 pounds esch they are seven years old and
have bred regularly since they were two
The same animals at yearlings produced from
ten to twelve pounds to the fleece. Their
treatment, to Northern man. would seem to
be bad when assert that this flock of TWEEN
ty-nine head were never fed one feed of grain
or hay during the entire year past; in fact
they know not what hay or grain is, but
have lived on grass alone. and without shell
ter. The Kentucky blue grass will keep
sheep fat the year round, and the great diff
Guilty in its use is that il breeding eve loses
her lamb by death or accident, she is apt to
prove ever afterwards barren from too great
an accumulation of fat. and we are compelled
TO consign her to the butcher. have reared
this race exclusively for several years past,
the carcass being the leading object, but find
that the wool will pay the cost of keep. leav-
ing me a carcass of more value, pound for
pound. than first corn fed beef and this NUT
ton. of course. is clear profit. Assuming that
the same amount Of food required TO make
one pound Of beef will make a pound of NUT
ton, the discerning feeder or grazier must see
at glance the vast advantage Of the sheep
over the bullock. The latter must be charg-
ed with the entire cost of his food during the
process of his growth and fattcning. while
the former by his annual wool clip pays his
own way The New York market tells the
tale as to their comparative market value !;
first quality of mutton always commanding
as much per pound as the same grade of beef,
and generally from one to three cents more.
My entire flock nursing ewes exempted are
first quality mutton, as fat as No. | corn fed
bullock. and worth as much per pound, and
made on grass alone, and that grass paid for
by the wool clip.
As an agrculturist am great stickler for
facts, and abhor mere theories have fur
nished you with the facts in regard to this
race of sheep with but one assumption. 1t
remains to be tested if a given amount Of food
fed to bullocks and sheep will yield equal
amount of butchers meat. My opinion is that
no animal will yield greater return in butch
er's meat. for the food consumed. than the
English long-wool sheep, and including the
Downs: yet as | have never tested it by an
actual experiment. it is mere opinion, and can
only go for what it may be worth. See APP
pended table:
Table of Weights of the Fleeces of 30 head
of Stock Sheep-pure Cotswolds-as shorn
on the 10Th of May. 1889 and weighed in
the grease, but free from tags, burs or
trash. and in merchantabe order-sold on
the farm at 25 cents per pounds
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INDIAN CORN - TOP DRESSING OF
ASHES, PLASTER, &c.

In looking over the mode of cultivation
practiced by those most successful in growing
the corn crop, and especially the statements
OF those who have taken premiums for large
products of this cereal, we almost invariably
find that some fertilizer was applied in the
hill before planting. or as top-dressing after
the corn appeared above ground, Immediately
before or after the first hoeing. The benefits
OF this course are not unappreclated by thou
sands who do not compete at fairs, and hence
we find the latter practice quite general
throughout the Middle and Eastern States.
II involves but little labor and slight ex-
pense, and is found to assist the young corn
in getting an earlier and stronger start, so
that it can forage for itself through greater
depth and breadth of soil.
A handful of ashes thrown around the hill
just before hoeing the first time, is one of the
most simple and common applications. That
it is beneficial long experience shows, and how
any farmer can neglect il for the purpose OF
selling ashes for eight or ten cents bushel
in cheap calieoes and inferior groceries, is
more than we can comprehend In applying
the ashes, If damp, a small paddle OF scoop
will be found convenient, or piece of old
tin or sheet-iron rolled up funnel-shaped
can be employed, the smaller end serving as
handle. A little practice will enable one
to do the work very rapidly, and yet careful.
ly, so as to place the ashes around, and not
upon the corn, which is injurious, especially
il no rain follow Immediately
We have mixed ashes and plaster, one-third
of the latter, and thought the application
more effective one-better than either applied
alone. 1t should be remembered, however
hat al MI Oh h.
place of manure. The soil must be rich fo
corn, and there is nothing better to make /
so than good barn yard manure but thes
top-dressings are useful as before remarked
in stimulating the early growth, and thus in
creasing the strength and Fastening the ma
turity Of the plant.
There are various mixtures employed b
different farmers, varying in cost and value
Mr.. Walrath of st. Lawrence County, on hi
State premium farm, uses composition o
six bushels Of ashes, one of plaster, one O
lime. and half bushel of salt with SINAI
quantity Of sulphur, pounded bones, &c
mixing all together, and applying smal
handful both before and after hoeing. Tn
effects are beneficial to this and all othe
farm crops Salt alone has been commende
as a valuable top-dressing, but it is diificu
so to apply il as not to kill the corn--whc
il will do il II comes in contact with seed {
young shoots.
On some soils neither ashes or plaster al
thought to produce any beneficial effect
We think these exceptional cases are scare
away from the seaboard, and the vegetab
alluyions and prairie soils Of the West. W
shall gladly give place to experiment throw
ing further light on the whole question
top-dressings for corn and other hoed crop
Country Gentleman.
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aitrraru Fnstitutiuns.
N ORTHFIELD INSTITUTION,
~ NORTHFIELD, VT.

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Assisted by able and efficient Teachers
II will be the aim Of the Teachers to form in
every student habits Of sereance and thorough
verng study Every effort will be made to render the
school pleasant to the student and worthy Of the conf.
dence and liberal patronage Of the public. Rare facilities
are offered for the study Of French German and Italian
WINTER IrRM commences Nov 9th 1853, Spring
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