The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1860-06-14


trees of the three years growth was measured
about six inches above the ground, and found TO
be sixteen inches and halt in circumference
1t should be remarked that this peach orchard.
is cultivated with care-the ground ploughed and
dragged twice every season between the trees
the grass kept away from the trees, and no corn
potatoes or other crops grown on the land.
We were also shown by Mr.. Ward, grapes on
the land of Mr.. G. Winters, the cuttings of which
had been planted two years these are all now
bearing, and some of the best of the vine S
Mr.. Ward said would produce half bushel Of
grapes this year. The grapes appear well, and
are now about the size of large peas. Mr. Ward
also informs us that four years observation in
this vicinity, confirms him in the belief, that the
soil and climate are equally adapted to growing
apples. But peaches ofthe cultivated varieties
being more likely to find a ready and profitable
market for some years to come, more general
attention is given here to the planting of peach
orchards 1t is said that current bushes yield
fifty per cent less here than two hundred miles
further north.
Having heard the opinion expressed in Union
county, Clover Egypt that the country was
not well adapted to dairyng, we made some fur
Their inquiries on this branch of business IN Per-
ry county, seventy-fve miles north of Cairo
Mr. Dewitt Sla uson formerly engaged in the
dairy business in Orange county, N. Y, invited
us to visit his farm and examine his dairy estab.
shment. Mr.. Sauson has farm of $40 acres
we'll fenced into convenient sized lots it is un-
necessary to describe his premises, but only to
give the results of his operations in dairying :
He states that two cows here can be wntered
at the expense of wintering one in Orange coun-
ty, N. Y. that the amount cf milk and but ter
per COW here, is about ten per cent less than i'll
Orange county that the quality of butter made
here, he believes will compare favorably with
that made there. Mr.. Slauson has good wells
of water on his premises, but prefers to use els
tern water in the manufacture of butter.
STATE OF SoCIEEY IN EGYPT.
The condition of society in Egypt away from
the Railroads, is more than generation behind
the age. Schools and education, are locke d up
on by the great mass with Indifference the in
novations of settlers from the north, are regard
ed with suspicion. The people are content to
live and move, in the same channels as their
fathers before them new improvements they
have strong aversion to they desire to pursue
their own ways without interference. Many in
cidents illustrative of the manners and habits OF
the people might be given, but my letter would
be too tedious, were they detailed. These south
ern Illinois natives, are a great extent indie
pendent they produce all their necessaries-
or supposed necessaries, except coffee and sugar;
they manufacture to a large extent, their own
clothing. In Jonesboro, the old fashioned spin
ming wheel, called the "big wheel for spinning
wool, such as was used by our mothers thirty
years ago, may be found in the stores for SALE
and seems to be in as much demand as wash
tubs or other articles of household use.
ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD.
| cannot conclude these observations on South
ern Illinois without saying few words in rela.
ton to the Illinois Central Railroad especially
the Chicago branch which runs through the
State, terminating at Cairo 367 miles south of
Chicago. No Railroad in the west, is better
managed than th;s-none but temperate, civil
and gentlemany conductors, are employed by the
company, which adds greatly to the comfort and
pleasure of those who travel on this road. The
safety and convenience of travellers are properly
consulted. This is now favorte route for per.
sons going by way of Chicago to St Louis the
Illinois Central makes close connections with
the Ohio and Mississippi at or near Centralia,
the Terre Haute, Alton & st. Louis, at Mattoon
also with the Great Western and with the Oquaw
ka, Peoria and Logansport at points nearer Chi
| cage. There is now also continuous line of
Railroad, connecting with the Illinois Central
at Cairo, to New Orleans the connections on
this long line Of Railway is such, that the dis
lance from Chicago to New Orleans is now
travelled in forty eight hours
| 1t may also be remarked that the Illinois Cen.
trail Railroad Company have yet remaining over
million of acres of unsod lands along the line
of the Road most of the lands are of excellent
quality for farming purposes. and are offered for
sale on most reasonable terms only the interest
at six per cent on the consideration agreed upon
for the lands, is required to be paid down. For
two years ther eafter the interest only is requir-
ed the final payment of the principal to be
made at the expiration of seven years from the
time of purchase. For timbered lands, the am.
cunt required in advance is more.
That the harvesting of wheat should be in pro-
gress the first week in June is ofiSe unimport-
ant ; but that fourteen hours ride from Chicago
on the Illinois Central can transfer a traveller,
to where reaping machines may be seen cutting
down the ripe wheat, at such an early season.
seems rather str ange. F.
| The CATTLE DISEASE The Massachusetts,
cattle disease continues to excite much discuss
ion and apprehension of spreading ultimately
over the entire county. Scientific men are try
solicitude is felt by all stock growers, to have