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bundles of stalks, or 1876 per acre. toJs
of these bundles, | II al morning and
night, and ] at noon, with peck OF ca
rots per day will keep COW better tha
hay At the above rate, an acre of corr
would yield fodder enough to last COW
I06 days To keep her on hays an equal
time, feeding 25 lbs, per day, would cost
Sl3.2j, reckoning hay at the moderate
cost Of $50 per ton.
Stalks are estimated here at about 80
per acre this deducted from 1882
would leave SS,25 as the value of the
2G l-2 bushels Of carrots fed in LOG days
or 81 cents per pushel. Many may
think the stalks estimated at too low
figure, but ! think the increased value OF
the butter produced by feeding with car
rots, would balauce the amount Of under
estimate, if any.
For other stock than mich cows,
tLink carrots are worth 20 cents per bush
el. When cattle or horses are confined
to dry feed, a mess Of 8 or s quarts Of
carrots twice a week would, | think, do
them as much good as the same amount
Of dry feed but when fed in large quan-
titles, say bushel a day to cattle, they
do not pay as well--thsy appear TO be
better adapted to feeding with hay and
grain, than to take the place of either.
ORLEANS Co.
1grjculturiSt.
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An Active Week.

There Is every reason to believe .hat
the present week will be one of great
activity, and possibly it may be marked
by momentous events. The period con-
stitutionally allowed by the President for
the peaceful dispersion of those who have
arrayed themselves against the authority
Of the Government has expired, and he
must proceed to the positive discharge O
his duty, as avowed in the Inaugural, to
recover the national forts and property
now in unlawful hands. The work will,
undoubtedly, be taken up at the most
convenient end and carried forward IN
( the most viqoroas manner
Circumstances have made Washington
the chief focus Of the military power Of
Government thus far, and it is probabi9
the first operations in the field will ema-
nate from that centre. We are informed
that the Rhode Island artillery and COL
Ellsworths Zouaves viii proceed to AL
exandria in Virginia to-day, and take pos
session Of the custom house. Harpers
Ferry Armory (of which a valuable por-
tion still ramains) may be occupied next.
The Norfolk Navy Yard will be demand
ed and, if refused, retaken. The James
River and Chesapeake Bay win be thor
oughly bockaded---that process to be ex.
tended down the coast as rapidly as pos
sible, On the West, Carlo is to be made
the base OF operations, to give Gen. PHI
low a reception if he goes there, or per-
hsps TO anticipate his trip, by taking pos
session Of Memphis.
But the first thing to be done is 10
open the route through Maryland and
keep it open for the transit of our troops
This process is going on at the present
moment-and, so FAR az we know, with
every prospect Of success. But the fitfu
course Of events in Maryland for the last
few weeks f5rbids US to indulge in com
pIete security until we see the work ac-
tuaIIy done But with The opening Of
that avenue, the military resources oftLo
country are atthe ready, command ofthe
Government. Pennsylvania has nov ia
readiness for the field about $4,000 men;
New Jersey and New York, 10000;
New England, 5000; Ohio, 10000, and
the rest Of the Northwest about as many
more. These are but the advance guard
Of the forces which are actively forming,
and are likely be ready for that extrem-
ity Of The crisis which shall make their
presence needfuL
Whether, in view Of these manifest
gatherings for tbe struggle, the present
week can pass off without a collision, re
mains to be seen. We are in the dark
with respect to the movements and de-
signs Of the rebel leaders. But with
this steady activity on the part of the
Government, they cannot remain quiet
without decentralization. This mighty
mastering Of the North is telling every
moment on the cause of the disuniouists,
and it must be eombatted by bold and
desperate efforts. But in what way they
viii be executed, cannot be foreseen.
At times it seems as if the campaign
were likely to be opened with an almost
decisive Solferino engagement, but at
others a series of skilIful skirmishes ap-
pear more probable. But we shall find
out in due season.-B3Sf0E Journal
G. When clans cape, crows shut
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little birds to whose sweet carol thou hast
so often turned to listen, thy pure spirit
has flown away, bearing our hearts with
it up to God and the loved ones who
dwet with Him.
Truly, of such is the kingdom Of heav-
en-. O, thou ye whose bleeding hearts
are yearning for the little one so lately
fed from the home circle, draw closer in
the bonds of loye--bow low above the
family altar and pray to God.to purity
your hearts that they become fit dwelling
places for the dear departed, a resting
place for angel wings for yours is a
treasure in Heayen--yoUrs is a baby al
ways.
Through the long weary years Of futu-
rity, when the eye grows dim and the
brow furrowed, how often will you look
back and thank the kind Father that he
has thus given you little one in Heaven.
Is it not beautiful thought that one
whom you have loved and cared for is an
angel is a dweller with God and His be-
loved,
Yes, the memory of this lille one
whom God has taken 10 keep for you in
purity always, will be a bright spot, a
beautiful picture on memory's wall, Of
which you will never weary, at the same
time feeling the assurance that It awaits
you il Heaven.
Then linger not over the beautiful clay
look aloft, your little one is not that
piece Of beautiful scuIptuary-you did
not love that; it was the sweet spirit that
now undefiled and purified dwells forever
in a Heavenly home. You have been
permitted TO add a jewel to His crown,
and God has added a new link to the sill
yer chain drawing you Heayenward.-
Then part the curls over the icy brow,
cross the little hands over the little pulse
less breast, robe your little one in spot
less white, strew fresh flowers around,
and leave your forsaken casket to sleep
in the quiet grave; then turn to God
who gave, and remember the sweet prom
ise GOT such is the Kingdom of Heav-
en"--a Savior gave it.
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HAVOC OF LIFE BY WAR.

havoc this custom has made Of human
| life. Some of its incidental ravage
seem to deny belief It has at times de
populated immense districts. In modern
as we'll as ancient times, large tracts hav,
been left so utterly desolate that one
might pass from village to village, ever
from city to city, without finding a soil
tary inhabilant The war Of 1856, wa
god ia Tho hear; 81 Europe, left in on'
instance no less than twenty contiguou.
villages without a single man or beast
The Thirty Years War, in the 18th cen.
tury, reduced the population Of Germany
from 100000 to 3,000,000--thret
fourths and that of Wirtemburg from
100000 to 48,000-more than nine
tenths Thirty thousand villages were
destroyed; in many others the popula
ton entirely died OUT and in district:
once studded with towns and cities there
sprang up immense forests.
Look at the havoc Of the zieges-in
that Of Londonderry 10000 soldiers, be-
sides vast number OF inhabitants; in
that Of Paris, in Che I6.n century, 80
600 victims of mere hunger; in t.at OF
Ismail 10000; of Vienna, 10000; OF
/ Ostend, 10000; Of Mexico, 10000
of Acre, 100000; of Carthage, 100000
Of Jerusalem, 10O000OI
Mark the slaughter Of single battles
at atLepanto, 25,O00; at Austerlitz, 10000;
at Eylau, 10000; at Waterloo and Quar-
tire Bias, one engagementin fact, 10000;
at Arbela, 100000 by Attila's army alone
100000 Usipitgs slain by Julius Ce-
sar in one battle. and 10000 Germans
10 another.
Take only two cases more. The army
Of Xerxes, says DR.. Dick, must have
amounted to j,283,820; and if the at
tendants were only on" ihtrd a- great as
common at the present time in Eastern
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In any view' what ieII destroyer is
war 7. Napoleon's wars sacrificed full six
Millions and all the wars consequent on
the French Revolution some nno or ten
millions Ihe Spanlards are sand to have
destroyed IN ioTiy-t"o years more than
twelve millions OF American Indians
Uree'an wars sacrificed I5'Voo'oOO; Jew-
ish wars -''oV0'oV9i the wars OF the
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A RICULTURA AL.

is an important part of the farmer's bus
mess for May, few words on that sub
iect will be reasonable. Ii IS undoubt-
edly wise to plant as large a kind as vour
experience tells YOU will be sure to ripen
before frost comes in your latitude. As
regards the distances. mpcb will denend
upon the .ize Of the kind Won nlant and
something upon the extent of your corn
growing. The farmer IN The far North
who plants but patch and wishes to
make the most of that, viii aaturally
plant small kind. not more than three
feet apart each way. and win cultivate
with great care. In more appropriate
corn latitudes. larger kinds and greater
distances will be preferred. We believe
that for corn growing on a large scale, as
at the West and South. four feet apart
each way and four kernels in the hill.
certainly not more than thai, will give
you as good a crop as thicker planting,
with les. labor. Northern farmers who
plant but small breadth, will certainly
find ii for their interest TO manure highly
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count of the abundance of GOOD land and
the scarcity Of labor fbev NAV find II for
their interests TO GROW less Let them re-
member. however. that cbeanness Of cul-
tivation by the acre does not necessarily 2
imnIv cbeapness of prodnction by the
hosbel The onos,ior i not bow cboo,-
10 van oar nm, ove,. an ocre l,+ ,ybat :
tbo Ie,st cost far which 70, oon act a
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GJT Open your heart to sympathy, but
close it to dependency. The flower
which opens to receive the dew, shuts
against rain.
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"a Gen. Pillow threatens to humble
the flag of the United States. He can
never humble it except by carrying it.
Louisville Journal.
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ArrA1Rs AT Sr. LoUIs,-The follow
ing is from private letter, dated St
Louis May 2:
"Our Legislators meet to-day, and we
expect they will attempt to vote the State
out of the Union. The Confederate flag,
are and have been flying here for some
time very quietly. We hardly think
the legislators will dare vote the State
out; but if they do, you may look out
for the hardest fight on record here in
St. Louis. The parties are nearly equal
ly divided and determined, and botn sides
fully armed. We have 5000 United
States troops at Alton, also 5000 at
Springfield, that we can get in four hours
notice; and this new way people have
Of fighting without getting hurt has Civ
en- all parties backbone. went last
night to a place in this city where 1900
men are secretly drilling-500 with
MIME rifles and 700 with Minie muskets.
We have in this city 5000 men fully
armed and equipped, who drill every
night and are perfect in military tactics
and duty, who in case of trouble could
be sworn into the United States service
in five inmates. We also have 1000
troops at our arsenal (Which is barricaded
and made as shong as possible) We
are fully prepared here, and dare them
to attack the city. There are a large
majority of our Representatives and SEN
ators in favor Of secession, and nothing
but fear will prevent them from passing
on ordinance Of secession.
We want to see this Administration
prosecute this war with vigor, We want
100000 men to march from Cairo down,
and 100000 from Washington, and let
them NEE. at Montgomery, and hang
about fifty Of the leaders, and 90 home.
There are millions of good Union men
in the South, who, when they have pro-
lection, will rally to the old flag and
when the reaction comes amongst that
excited people, it will be worse than
French revolution. They have been led
to believe that the North is very much di-
vided on the Union question, and when
they find how much they have been de-
ceived they will hang every leader.
For the last two weeks it has been
impossible to get any side arms here. I
sent to New York for two revolvers, and
they sent me back the money, saying
that they would not sell to anybody in
this State without having the best assu-
rance that they were Union men, and
that they were scarce there. [ then
hunted every pawn brokers office in this
town, and could not even get a second
hand one"
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81 The brightest dreams awaken to
the darkest realities
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sT Hope may bud under clouds, but
it blows only in sunshine.
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IA Some men may judge Of others
by feeling Of themselves.
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G. When clans cape, crows shut
their mouths
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-05-29
Life Insurance..

Life Insurance.
Those desiring this sajest avd cAeaprst protscr
ton Tor their families, can secure it in our
Wisconsin Company. 1t has already become,
in reality, state institution, having Agents
and patr'ns among the best business men in all
the principal towns in the State. It is no lon.
ger a matter of doubt that Life Insurance can
be conducted AS well in Wisconsin as in COnnec.
ticut or any other Eastern States.
Thus while duty demands that men should
insure their lives, it also demands that they
should keep their money for investment at
home. Confident that our success has been
more than equal to that OF the most ''unprece.
dented," we would cordially invite all our cti-
zens to call Al the ntfice, south west corr err Of
Main and Wisconsin, streets, and examine for
themselves. :. :. DAGG hTi, Pres't.
A. ". KELLOGG, Sec'y.
G. L. SCOTT. Agent, McGrcgor, Iowa
May 80. 1860 w.
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PRENTIcIANA. The Louisville wit plays
away as lively as ever at those whom he
would ridicule. Read him:
W- Virginia boas IS of being the mother
Of Kentucky, but we guess Kentucky's
mother will never know she's out.
At a late date Gen. Scott was in Balti-
more. 1t is generally surmised that he fled
from Washington at the approach Of Blan-
ton Duncan.
@ Please, South Carolina; don't take
any more snuff just at present Your Sc
ccssion admirers in Kentucky have sneczed
themselves almost to death.
At present writing, all we know is that
We know nothing.-C1urier.
We think you have taken long time to
arrive at very obvious conclusion.
Let US die-all die.-Atlaata Lntelligen-
GER.
Oh we'll, die. Begin as soon as you like.
eB- Our advice to the soldiers, If they
find that their tents leak, it to pitch them.
tvA worthy sister of Gov Magofin has
sent to the Legislature petition for the
Union, signed by eight hundred ladies Of
Mercer county. God bless her for her
patriotism. Would to heaven she were
Governor of Kentucky, and that her bro
Their Beriah were at home in petticoats.
+ eE The Memphis Avalanche says that
81 the entire population Of Tennessee, men,
women, and children, have engaged in this
fight" We Of Kentucky, it is well known,
have published our resolve that neither the
troops Of the North nor the troops of the
South shall cross our soil for purposes Of
invasion or collision, but really, if a regiment
of Tennessee women ask the privilege Of
coming into our State, we don't see how we
could have the heart to refuse them We
more than half suspect however that their
incursion into the North would ultimately
have the effect Of multiplying the Northern
population rather than driving it out.
az Somebody sends US al anonymous
letter from Tennessee threatening to assas-
sinate us for what We have said Of John
Bell. We hope he won't. We want the
use of the whole remnant Of our three
score and ten to repent properly Of oeir vote
for Bell last November.
sw The Southern Sun says "every
Southern patriot must be magazine Of
powder and lead" Are not some of the
patriots afraid that if they make themselves
such magazines their wives will blow them
up?
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To Farmers ana Merchs nts.

Having made all the necessary arrangements We
propos to act ~ COMMI8xION AIBR.
GAANT& fer v~u. In shipping your Drain directly
through to New York, and will pay tho nett roosei,
tn Iowa money, or Gold. BY thus shipping. you vu
save the country from greater hnsnriL crisis tla1
has ever bsfssn IL Other portions Of this state are
dong and why should not We. also be alive to our
pscuniary interests The fact. are these: the eoun-
try j. full Of good Wheat, that Is worth the GOLD,
and will hfing II, u yor viii uso the means ysu have
for obtaining it, In the absence Of Gold, you are be-
Ing paia for your Grain, in Wisconsin and Illinois
wild cat mons!, which at no very distant day will he.
come discrcdted not probably. however, until al
the Grain out Of your barns, and our pockets sre
full Of trah, when Il will be latA TO remedy the
evil Therefore, ~ seEprotecton IS the Hrst law II
nature call upon you to avert Impending danger,
by having your grain shipped to where yen obtain
good money for Il. SCOTT BkO1 uER,
DEARBORN l. JAKKETt,
as @. II. FLANDERS.
MeGfsGof, Iowa, May Is, ls6lwl
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FAIRBANKS ScALEs.-It is suffici mt
fact, which the public will appreciate, that
whenever new scales arc put upon the mar
ket, as large numbers have been from
time to time, during the last thirty years, it
seems to be the first and chief aim of the
makers to show that they are the same as
Fairbanks or like them, or are improve
ments upon them, or have taken premiums
over them, thus recognizing the latter as the
standard for excellence, and showing the
strong hold they have upon the public con-
tidence. is well known fact that while
most Of these scales have, after more or
less trial, passed mainly out Of use, Fair
banks have gone steadily forward, incrca s.
ing in public favor year after year, and are
now much more generally used than all
others, not only in this country, but whcr.
ever American comm rec has been carried.
This could not be if they were not all that
is claimed fos .hem in respect to their dur
ability, as well as convenience and accu-
racy.- Chicago Tribune.
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s4ate5t Aews.

The report from Nashville that fight
took place near Fort Monroe and that 600
U. S. troops were killed is not credited.
1t is canard intended to cheer the droop-
ing spirits Of the Southern troops.
The N. Y. Seventh is ordersl home
Norfolk will be invested soon. Martial
law is proclaimed at Alexandra. The U.
s. bonds sold at IS on the dollar in Wall
street. The N. Y. Zouaves run all over
the country and do as they please. Col.
Ellsworth was shot neat the door that
Washington once entered
The Washington Guards Capt "Dick"
Heron marched through Dubuque with
multi drums in honor of Col. Ellsworth
Col. Heath addressed the Company.
Etna Brings Victoria's Proclamation OF
Neutrality between tho belligeront States
Of America. a..-
A Zouave Colonel has run off with g..
400 raised for the regiment.
Gen. Butler is expected to attack General
Lee at Harper's Ferry in few days.
s. Collax rendered six regiments from
Indiana. ..
The rebels intend to make an attack soon.
1t is said battle at Sewalrs point vir-
ginia resulted in the death of "a Federal
troops and a large number Of Sccessionists.
The Zouavc who avenged the death Of
Ellsworth marched in procession at the fil.
neral and carried the same flag which his
Col. tore down.
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HAVE You SEEN SAM:-That lusty old
Round-head, Sam. Houston. has not sue
cumbed to the rebos, as some of his left
handed friends have reported. In recent
speech at Galveston, Texas, he used the fol.
lowing pithy language, which is incapable
Of Misrepresentation: ID.
II have lived in vain, gentlemen, if
cannot now speak what think II it has
come to that here, | may as well die now as
any time.
One Of the crowd asked Houston If he
ever said that JEFF. Davis was perfidous
traitor, and Was aiming at dictatorial pow
ers. Turning to him with look Of with.
ering contempt, the old General replied: II
did say so, and in the presence Of God
think so; and l will say what / think
though the thunders blast me here"
He then characterized the secession of
Texas as in;quitous cnd prejndicial to her
best interests. He said that tho disunion
might be in the ascendant now, that there
was terrible reaction ,come, which would
be heard, and that he stood in waiting
attitude for that time to come"
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