The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1865-12-21
FARM WORK FOR DECEMBER.

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lf FARM WORK FOR DECEMBER.
We have now fairly reached the COM
niencement ofthose winter months in
which field Operations are suspended, and
the only labors of the farmer are those
which are connected with the barn, the
stables, and the dwelling house., In the
open shedding contiguous to the barn,
much profitable work may still be done
in the way of preparing fencing materi-
al, shaping and boring fence posts and
pointing rails, and also in making gates
to be placed wherever they are most
needed. Stock of all kinds necessarily
require daily attention; and wagons
carts, machinery, farm implements and
gearing of every description, should be
carefully looked over and put in the
best order. For the resin stormy
days and at leisure times it were well if
the farmer thoughtfully arranged his
plans for the succeeding year, and care
fully considered over the best means of
increasing the fertility of his soil, and
settled definitely upon the number of
acres that it would be advisable to put
in Spring crops and the means at his
disposal for doing the work thoroughly.
A good library especially of agricultural
works, would be found by him of great
service in this matter, and with this,
and with occasional social gatherings,
even the dreariest weather may be made
to pass off cutie -nleasaptlv. provided
spiritual affairs, and may we, unite,
people, full Of promise and hope 70
the future, forgetful of past differences
strive to attain, "with malice for none
but charity for all" the great destin,
that awaits us if but true to ourselves
Let partizan feeling, that has run rio
for SO many years, curb its vindictiv
power and moderate its aspirations
Let us ss people, in striving for politi
cal as well as social ascendancy, be no
unmindful that all citizens have thei
just rights, without which life woul
be a burden that many would gladly la
milk, or In good condition, if they are Q
come in fresh in the spring, give then
rich Stops and occasional messes of
roots, chopped fine and mixed without
hay. They should be fed three tines
day and watered at least twice and
should be well supplied with sal, say
about two ounces to each COW, tyice a
week. 1 s7
YOUNG CATTLE AND COILS.
See that they are so treated hat they
are not stunted by neglect b INSULT
cient feeding during the wintr months.
Do not feed them grossly to stimulate
hospitality in our homes, but the genis,
fame Of charity in our hearts. 1t ha'
been said by distinguished write
that "there is something in the ver-
season Of the year that gives charm t.
winter" aud this charm prevades al
ages and conditions of life. It is a
) the feast of the rich, and equally at thS,
frugal meal Of the poor. It is in thw
bosom Of old age, and it whirls in vii
confusion the ideas of frolicksome youth
Rnt IL ii ever the Same noble santiy,S ann
wherever found, obtaining its origin iir
the Nativity of the Son of God. .
We cannot permit this happy seasoo
to pass without thanking our patron
one aud all, for the support and kin,ur
ness they have so literally extended yer.
And may we be pardoned in expfessil 2
the hope that our intercourse, SO auspv
ciously commenced, May continue fGf:
many happy Christmases, and prov
mutually beneficial and pleasant, an
that each years returns may be bountid
full and happy. Ea5 o.