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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-10-22
Agricultural.

RAISING OF PoRk-A writer in the
Prairie Farn,er, Chicago, No. says;
have been for several years feeding
hogs, and have had almost all kind common
to this part of the country, and have como
to the conclusion from my observation,
that it takes no more feed to put 100 lbs.
on a hish-bred hog than it does to put
from 80 to rs lbs. on the common scrubs
Of the country, and am satisfied that the
meat of the former is far superior to that
Of the latter, and that man had better
always sell his corn for what he can get
than to feed it to scrub hog. But some
men can't bear the idea of paying tn or
fifteen dollars for good pig; but suppose
by so doing you increase the amount Of
pork you have for sale % per cent. with
out any increase Of feed-a very low esti.
mate Of the difference between good and
bad hogs-how many hogs will it take to
pay for your pig. have some pigs on
my place that have all run together and
Jared alike III all respects that are about 10
months old, and my improved pigs, some
Of them weigh $50 to 275 lbs, while the
scrubs weigh from $50 to IT'S.
A. NJ. Taggert, Of Wayne, Ohio, at
meeting Of the Ohio State Agricultural So
cicty, said he was in favor of feeding hogs
long, to make them weigh large weights
lie kept his in the clover field till the be-
ginning Of September: then when the corn
begins to harden, cuts it up, both ear and
stalk, and feeds it to them. lone bushel
of corn, in September, will fatten more
than one and half in December" Mr..
+. recommend shilling by the 10Th of Novem-
Der, as being the most profitable time, for
then there has been little expenditure OF
carbon, for the production Of heat, when,
if left for another month, the cold, wintry
storms make this necessary.
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Sheep In lowe a.
sheep in Iowa.
j. B. Grinncll writes the following letter
to the cedar Falls Gazette from Poweshiek
county Iowa.

sheep in Iowa.
J.B. Grinncll writes the following lette,
60 the cedar Falls Gazstte from Powcshiek
county, Iowa:
You have read the German adage-
sKeep plenty of bees and sheep.
Then costly lie down and sleep"
1t occurs to me that bee keeper canno,
sleep in mid day in the time Of the swarm.
ing Of bees; nor could the keeper of sheep
find much sleep, last spring in the time o.
lambs, nor when the heavy rains were fall
ing on his flock, when sheds had become
dilapidated, and roofs eaten off by hungry
stock, as was the case last spring.
The lessen of the season is-sheep ate
last winter as never before, and feed was
short all through Iowa-thc spring was
late, cold and stormy, and early in the sea-
son there was great mortality among the
lambs.
The season Of shear,ng has been unpro,
pitious, there having been rain storms OF
great severity, and there is less oil in the
wool than usual, and feeces are not as
heavy as last year. -..-.
All wool growers in this part Of the
country will put up more feed for the fu-
ture; prepare more sheds for the spring,
and will not desire to have lambs drop be.
fore May lst.
The sheep mania continues. Wool
growing is seen to be the business. 1t is
not SO hard work as grain raising, and
much Of the labor is distributed in care
through the season, and may in part be the
work Of a child, as well as that of man.
Sheep are high and large numbers will be
brought into the State-twice as many as
any previous year-costing from 81 to SO
per head. The best are the cheapest, if
not bought at former prices, for We want
good stock and then feed grain literally
when SO cheap.
If promised to give you notes on shear
ing, here they are, from the ''Shearing
Record'-a book which has the samples,
number, and weight Of feeces: ...
My last flock ewes. 23l-shearcd 1920
pounds Of nice wool, mostly clean washed,
near 81 pounds head. Twenty Of the
Ohio lambs, one half ewes and ne-half
bucks, sheared 200 pounds-ten pounds
each. They were the premium sheep at
the State Fair in Michigan last fall. Yer
mont lambs, 81 bucks, averaged over ten
pounds each. Twelve bucks two years old,
thin in flesh, over IL pounds each. They
brought last winter over 1000 lambs. A
sample fleece will perhaps be at the next
State Fair. My common sheep 60 less
taan four pounds each.
Wool ranges high and there is every in
tlication that it will not 60 lower at pres
ent. Small lots are bought at 40 cents,
but at the head Of the market hope to get
near so cents. Much is depending upon
the condition Of the feeccs.
am yours for the war and the ultimate
success Of wool growers in Iowa.
j. B. GRINNELL.
Grinne.l, Iowa, June 9th, 1862.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-10-22

- II have little GIRL" said friend
the other night, "who, like all other good
little girls. repeats her prayers nightly be-.
fore she goes to bed. The other evening,
plaything had so attracted her attention
and occupied her mind during the day that
it mingled with her customary evening de-
votion. She commenced thus: Our Faith
er who art in Heaven-maslma, won't you
give me little horse?-Thy kingdom
eome-with . string to itY"
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RIcH.-The preparations for drafting
have brought out some rich scenes. One
Of the best things We have seen is a letter
received by Sheriff lime, from some one,
who was evidently laboring under the i'm
preston that certain "folks" were irving
to get him drafted, which brings forth this
epistle, in which he ''pras for Gods sake"
they will ''draught fare ''sum meme men
are trying to get him draughted," and he
wishes the Sheriff to stop their .'helish de-
signs" Then fearful there will be q dis.
tinction made between single and married
men, he goes on, 'if q pore man is draught.
ed he has to 60 to war, T. if rich man is,
he kin hire cub stitute, all cingle men are
pore, marrade men kin hire q cub stitute. y
~NNuscdtins Journal.
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GrinneI, Iowa, June 27th, 1862.

How THEY FIRE IN BATTLE.-An army
correspondent says, lyon wonder whether
the regiments fire regularly in volley, or
whether each man loads and fires as fast
as he can. That depends upon circuln.
stances, but usually, except when the enc.
my is near at hand, the regiments fire only
at the command of their officers You
hear drop, drop, drop, drop as few OF
the ski-mishers fire followed by rattle
roll, which sounds like the fall of build
ing, just as some of you have heard the
brick walls tumble at great fire. Some
times when body of the enemy's cavalry
are sweeping down upon regiment to cut
it to pieces, the men form into a square,
with the officers and musicians in the cen
tire. The front rank stands with bayonet
charged, while the second rank fires as fast
as it can. Sometimes they form in four
ranks de-p-the two front ones knecling
with bayonets charged, SO that if the enc
my should come upon them they would
run against a picket fence Of bayonets.-
when they form in this way, the other two
ranks load and fire as fast as they can
Then the roar is terrific, and many horse
and his rider goes down before the terrible
storm Of bullets"
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LABoR.-Why. man of idleness labor
has rocked you in the cradle. and nourish.
ed your pampered life; without it, the
woven silk and wool upon your back would
be in the shepherds fold For the meanest
thing that ministers to human want, save
a;r Of heaven, man is indebted to toll and
even the air, in Gods wise ordination, is
breathed with labor. II is only the droncs
who toll not, who invest the hives of the
active like masses of corruption and decay
Tie lords of The earth are working men,
who build or cast down at their will, and
who retort the sneer Of the 'soft headed
by pointing to their trophies, wherever art,
science, civilization, and humanity are
known. Work on, man of toll thy roy
atty is yet to be acknowledged, as labor
rises onward to the throne of power.
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all tho morning with their gunboats. A
balloon came up near the mouth oil Augusta
creek, and then descended.
AUGUSTA, Ca, May Z.
The Mobile Tribune, Of the 18th inst, has
dispatches from jackson. Miss, OF the ID
inst. The Delta Of Thursday last says bush
ness in New Orleans was generally suspend
ed. Most Of the banks are closed. and the
city every where presents sad appearance.
The post Office remains open, guarded by ma
rines. The telegraph Offices are closed. and
railroad travel stopped. The mutiny at the
fort was caused by the news that the city
had surycndercd. The Delta SAYS $50 men
mutinied and marched OF to the enemy from
the fort. '0ne company stood firm.
In answer TO the foreign consuls' requests,
Commander Farragut said he would allow
them permission To reach the city on Cat
boats and skis. but no steamboats, would be
allowed.
NEw YoRk. May IL.
The Petersburg Express Of the 9th says
there is a rumor that the Yankees were land.
ing forces at Burwells Bay or Smithfeld,
and their intention will doubtless be TO march
across the country some IL or 20 miles and
take possession OF suffolk. The rumor lacks
confirmation.
The Atlanta (Ga.) Confederacy Of the 4th
inst. admits that Beauregard is well nigh
fanked on both sides, and says il is idle TO
conceal that ii has fears for the result.
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Law BLANKS OF EVERY KIND
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Also, Circulars, Bank Checks, Receipts,
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Arobats Notitss.

Al +, Court OF Probate held at BiddefOrd, within
and Tor the county Of York, ON the first Tuesday
in MAY, in the year Of our Lord eighteen hun
dred and slxty-two, by the Hon. h. L. Bourne.
Judge Of said Court
IN the petition Of OLIVER nANSC0M, Guardi-
" An Of c UTERINE WENTWORTH, q minor
and child OF Dominicus Wentworth lac OF
lebanon. In said county, deceased. representing
that s.Id minor Is SEIZED and possessed OF the eer
tain real estate more fuly described In said petit
ton. h..,,., a.,
thirty three dollars has been made by John Went
worth OF Lebanon, In said country, which oner
n is for the interest Of all concerned immedi-
ateiy 10 accept, and the proceeds OF sale 70 De
put out on interest Tor the benefit OF the sAld mi
nor, and praying that license may be granted nun
10 sell and convey the interest AFORESAID ACCORDING
10 the statute In such cases made and provided.
ORDERED. That the Petitioner give notice thereof
10 all persons interested In said estate by causing
copy of this order 10 be published In the Union
sza yesr.ai printed In Biddef0rd, In said county,
for three weeks SUCCESSFULLY. that they may appear
at Probate Court 10 be held nj York, In said
county, on the hrst Tuesday IN June next, At
ten Of the clock In the forenoon, and shew cause
any they have, Why the prayer Of said petition,
should not be granted.
Attest George n. knowlton, Register.
true copy. Attest, George II. knovlton. Rssistsr,
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MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, SlCO.

The members Of the Mutual Fire Insurance
Company are hereby notified that their an-
nual meeting for the election Of officers, and
TO act upon the bylaws and such other matters
as may properly come before them, will be held
At their Office in Saco, on Tuesday the 18th day
of May next. at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
EDWARD p. BuRSHAN, Sec'y.
saco. April 25, 1862. 3wls
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DR.. MORSE. OF PORTLAND,

Well known for his successful treatment Of Co.'S
ssprfioa, CafsrrA IstAma, BrOHcA1Is. and All dis
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tf stormy on Friday. Dr. NJ will be at Biddeford
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lie also treats all female complaints. For falling
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TOR SALE! The subscriber offers, at bar
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which are all OF good sound white pine lumber. IL
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For further particulars inquire at the premises,
near Kings Corner, ON the kennebunk road, or at
Emmons 4 Pipcr's Bookstore.
HORACE PIPER.
Biddeiord. April I'd, 1862. l5d
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Spetial Notites.
Sunday Evoning Services.

Divine Service will be held at the Episcopal
trinity Church. sseo, on next Sunday Evening,
18th inst. at "A O'Clock. discourse will be deliy-
cred by the Rev. =. J. EVANS. The public are re-
specially invited TO attend.
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Peddlcrs Wanted.

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WILLIAM E. ANDREWS,
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At n Court OF Probate held ut Bddeiord, within
and for the county Of York. on the first Tuesday In
May, In the year OF our Lord eighteen hun
dred and siSty-two, by the Hon. L. j.. Bourne,
Judge OF said Court;
IN the petition of ELISHA CLARK n creditor OF
" the estate Of WILLIAM LIBBY late OF Liner.
lex, in said county, deceased, praying that ad-
ministraton OF the estate Of said deceased may be
granted TO him or to some other suitable person
Ordered, That the petitioner cite the widow and
next OF Kin TO take administration and give notice
thereof 10 the heirs OF said deceased and TO all per-
sons interested In said estate, by causing copy OF
this order TO be Published In the Union r Journal
successiyely, that they may appear at q Probate
Court 20 be held at York. In said county, on the
first Tuesday In June next, ut ten ofthe clock In
the forenoon, and shew cause III any they have,
why the prayer Of said petition should not he
granted.
Attest, George II. Knowlton. Register
A true copy, Attest. George Ii. knowlton, Register
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Strayeti =.

Strayed from the inclosure Of
AANUth the subscriber. on Friday. 9th
inst, q brown ''bug. horned' Cow, with a star
In the face, about ~ years old. Also, at same
time, . red IIeifsr years old. Any one know
ing where said cows may be found, or giving
information concerning them TO Franefs Needs,
Liberty street, will be suitably rewarded.
J. b. HAMMOND.
Biddefori. May II. 1862. 2i-iw'
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At Court OF Probate held ut Biddeford WITHIN
and for the County OF York, on the first Tuesday
in May, In the year Of our Lord eighteen nun
dred and sixty.two. by the Hon. Il. Il. Bourne
Judge of said Courts
A LEXANDER JUNKINS, Guardian OF SUSAN y.
"A GIBBS, of Eliot, In said county, an insane per-
son. having presented his second account OF guard
ianship OF his said ward for allowance;
Ordered, That the said guardian give notice TO
all persons interested by causing acopy ofthis or
der TO be published three weeks successfully In the
Union 4 Journal, printed at Biddeford In SAID
county, that they may appear at Probate Court
TO be held at York, In said county. ON the hrst
Tuesday In June next, ut ten OF the clock In
the forenoon, and shew cause, II any they havci
why the same should not be allowed.
Attest, George II. Knowlton. Register.
true copy, Attest, GEORGE II. Knowlton. Register
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At q Court Of Probate held In Biddeford, within
and for the County OF York, on the hrst TUESDAY
in May, In the year Of our Lord eighteen
Judge Of said Court.
THE Administrator Of the estate OF PaUL HIS.
Il SEY, late OF North Berwick, in said county. de-
ceased, having presented his first account Of Adj.
mnlstration Of the estate Of said deceased for al.
lowancei
Ordered That the said Administrator give potIce IN
all persons Interested. by causing copy CT this Or
der TO be Published three weeks successyely In the
Un,on T. Journal. printed at Biddeford, In said
County, that they may appear at Probate Court 10
Tuesday In June next, at ten Of the clock in
the forenoon, and shew cause, II any they have,
Why the same should not be allowed.
Attest George II. Knowlton, Register.
true copy, Attest, George ii. knowlton, sistsr.
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Insurance Notice.

THE members Of the Farmers and Mechanics
i Mutual Fire Insurance Company, are hereby mo-
tilted that the Directors OF said Company have
made their thirteenth assessment upon the premi-
um notes Of the Company, and the sane becomes
due In forty days from the 10Th day OF play. a.. ~,
ls62 and they are directed to pay the same 70 tne
Treasurer at Gorham, or to an authofiIea aseh' VI
HUGH D. MCCLELLAN, Assessors.
6orhan, May 18th. 1862. "H'
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At q Court Of Probate held Mt Blddeford. within
and for the county Of York, on the first Tuesday
OF May, in the year OF our Lord eighteen
hundred and slSty-two, by the Hon. L. l.. Bourne,
Judge Of said Courts
JEREMIAH NJ. EATON, Administrator OF the es-
J tate OF JOHN 4. LITTLEFIELD, late Of Wells
In said county deceased having presented his first
account OF administration vi the estate OF said de-
ceased for allowances
Ordered. That the said administrator give notice
10 ali persons interested by causing o copy
OF this order TO, be published three weeks
successfully in the Union and Journal, printed at
Biddeford, In said county. that they may appear at
a Probate Court to be held ut York, IN said
County on the first Tuesday In June next ut ten OF
the clock In the forenoon, and shew cause, II any
they have, why the same should not be allowed.
Attest, George II. Knowlton, Register.
A true copy, Attest George ii. Knowlt0n, Register.