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A Few Hints on Wheat Culture.

Farmers are beginning to think about
preparing their ground for wheat. A few
words on the subject may not be inappro
pirate. When the ground is properly pre-
pared, and the seed properly sown-the
wheat crop, on farms distant from market,
is one of the most profitable. There is but
little wheat put in as it ought to be. In too
many cases, the ground Is plowed but once,
and then but three or four inches in depth.
Can heavy crop be expected from such a
preparation? The soil should be plowed to
the depth of, at least, II inches, and il
should be plowed two or three times before
the seed is sown. Some practice sub soil
ing, and say that it pays them abundantly.
By this depth of blowing, not only is there
more plant food furnished not only can
the roots run down deeper into the soil, and
thus be able to better withstand the upheav-
ing of the earth by the winter frosts-not
only can they better endure the severe
drouths of the succeeding spring (such as
we have Just passed through y but what is
more important than all, the great depth Of
soil furnishes an excellent drainage for the
winter rains, allowing the water to work
down into the soil, and to gradually work
off, thus preventing winter killing by the
plants being heaved out by the constant
thawing and freezing, and the upheaval of
the soil, where it is moist, exposing the
roots OF the plants to the drying winds and
cutting frosts. Not winter passes but in
some section or other, or in all sections, we
hear that the wheat is "winter-killed -
And SO it is, when put in SO shallow; but.
when put in properly, no such complaint
will be heard
In selecting ground for wheat, choose that
which is rolling and naturally well drained.
In the Northern climate, where snow falls
and lays upon the ground all winter, this is
not SO important. But here, where we have
rain instead of snow, where it thaws one day
and freezes the next, or does both on the
same day-it is matter of the first impor.
lance. 1t is also well TO pillow the ground
in what are termed back burrows, leaving
open or water burrows to carry off the sur
plus water.
We urge the value of the drill in putting
in the seed. 1t can certainly be done more
evenly, and the plants will be less liable To
be heaved out. The yield will also prove
greater.
Seed is n matter of the first Importance.
None but the plumpcst and best should ever
he used II should be famed and re- famed.
and all the foul seed and light kernels blown
from it. Then 1t should be washed in lime
water, or other pickle, removing everything
from the kernel that may effect the health
of the plant.
The little extra labor used IN cleansing
and purifying the seed, will reward one u
hundred, fold. Then cheat or chess, oats.
smut, Nc, will be strangers to the coming
crop, the succeeding spring, and the field
will be n pleasant sight to behold.
ln}Ipu Ear
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summit 2 n KQrn.

The man who cannot appreciate the fol-
lowing, has no heart in his bosom, or--corns
ON his ieet
SUMMIT TO A KoRN.-On the little toe NV
,ny rite flute, which has obstinstely refused
medikel treatment:
Destroyer nv mi peac! Ole folly IL yure dad,
gtte bni'a your mother, Agony and pane,
tDeceilfnl oph spring) is YOU Children,
Anl hang on the skirts nv 1000 Ills cs bad.
On 9und-e nitc, dies mp, To Iiannar aims 20,
2 uppo ING sentiments mi sole divides,
/ sink Ia aF"ny-on joys hi hess rides,
Heaven in mi hart, death in my little tow
o kornl what Woes We bring upon uj!faeye5
Bve folly. why wn2 knot lOBtcnt hay,
why d,i eye irt ON aos nsied nv thhte+n5t
Thow 4 tiuPl,si q lrssin what nlclI.r dun
Man Kant improve, aud better let alnn
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" Old Tinles.o

There's a beautiful song on the slumb'rous air
That drifts through the valley Of dreams:
1t comes from q cline where the roses were,
And u tunefu heart and bright brown hair,
That waved in the morning beams.
Soft eyes of azure and eyes of brown
And snow white foreheails are there;
glimmering Cross and a glitting Crown,
A tholny bed and couch of down,
Lost hopes and leaflets Of prayer.
breath of spring in the breezy woods
sweet warts from the qniyeIing pines
Blue riolets, eyes beneath green hoods,
bubble OF brupklets, scent Of buds.
Bind MARBLES, and Clambering vines
A rosy wreath and dimpled hand,
ring and a plighied vow:
Three golden links of u broken band,
tiny track on the snow white sand,
A tear ana - siuless brow.
There's tlncure of grief in the beautiful song
That g0bs on the sumbrolis air,
Ami loneliness felt in the festive throng.
sinks down on the soul a. il tremble- along
From Il cline where the ruses were
We heard il fret nj the dawn of day,
Aud II mingled with matin chimes,
Bui years have distanced the beautiful lay,
And It's melody iiowcth from far away,
And we call il, now, Old Times.
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Selecting Seed Corn.

An Illinois correspondent of the Mdepen.
dent writes Last spring and early summer
there was some discussion about selecting
seed corn. Some advised Smelling the tips
off and reserving the middle of the ear for
planting. One man said one grain on the
same cob is as good as another. Had he
been raiser of corn he would have known
better. Some len years ago planted an
ear of corn to test the difference between
the produce of the kernels of both ends and
the middle of the same ear, and will give
you the result. The soil was Just alike, the
cultivation the same, and the crop very
different. fplantta the nrst two row from
the large end of the ear, the next two rows
from the middle, and the last two rows from
the tip or small end and planted all the
same morning. The large end produced
fair-sized ears, with irregular rows, much
as you will find them at that end of the ear.
The middle kernels produced large ears.
mostly straight rowed and fair. The tips
brought forth nubbns only there was not
a fair ear on the two rows of corn. This is
an experimental fact which you may use as
you please. have raised corn more or less
for forty years and now plant only about
half or at most two thirds, of the kernels
on each ear of corn; and | generally raise
good crops.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-08-17

BSIFH lady says the first time she was
kissed she felt like tub Of roses swimming
in honey, cologne, nntmegs and cranberries
She felt also as if something was running
through her nerves on feet of diamonds. es.
oorted lay several little cnpiIs in charots
Wonder if she recovered the shock?
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-08-17

nen.. IN the latest edition of - Carpenters
" 1t Is ment.gnea thqt out of
hree hundred and iillynine idiots in Eng
land. the condition OF whose progenitors
could be asccriained, ninety were. chill,
lren of absolute drunkarls, and a large
of the parents of the remainder
were more OF loss Incorporate. OF the three
hundred and fifty nine iaiois, seyenieen were
the children OF parents nearly related by
blood,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-08-17

Bsap Human progress is never purely
original; for the addition which each one
makes upon the previous development OF
fact is only leverage for another mind to
act upon,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-08-17

HEART AND MIND.-.The heart leads or
follows, but the mind directs or controls
so it is some marry their feelings to find
their Judgments are moi united
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ENAIRvILLE INSTITUTE

ittAR LADfES AND GENTLEMEN
FMEvlLLk, tnEslEE COUNTY, pA.
The Winter Session oi the Institute " i'll commcnc,
on Monday, October 9Th, and continue Twenty louI
weeks.
TINS school has been in successful operation dur
in. the last Twelve years.
The Course Of lI~trgcicR embraces English
Natural Sac!anoda, lii@hor Mathematics Latin
French Vocal and Instrumental Music a,.i
Terms; Tuition il E"".!-' branches. Inar',,,,,
W...l.;.- s''''' 'i''' i'''''
'..'%, an and Lights, per week, 80.
For particulars, address
JESSE u. SHAMELESS,
Proprietor and Principal, FAIRyILIE.
Or CHARLES 5. STEHElNS,
Aug 10, lSG7-im' Hamorton. Chester Co.. Pa.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-08-17

DGFp Has anybody ever tried Rorey's sys.
lem al horseiamng on the night mares?
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-08-17

LoNGrEIIow says that Sunday is the
golden clasp that binds together the volume
of the week.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-08-17

Ma When yon see a small waist think
how great waste of health it represents,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-08-17
West Grove Female Seminary,

CHESTER COUNTr PENNl
THE duties of this Institution MIR he resumed
under rev, r"4Hl1''".,s, on ia" 7th of TENTH
Mon uictnh"iy next.
In addition to complete English Course thor
ouFl instruction viii h. Yy"n in Languages Music,
l'raWin" and Painting.
Lectures on Scientific and other subjects will be
delivered frequently.
Every effect will be- used to sustain the bioh rc,
ntatiun this School has on" uuuy,rt
, No catalogues llhlsitd on application To the
Principal. L. pENNINErjN coNARD
June IS, lSd7-.m West Grove ruuna
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gaS" Honor is truth; and truth is the
principal quality of true courage,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-08-17
MICHAEL SMELLS A RAT.

Abont this time Michael began to smell
very large mice. lie WAS particularly in,
censed at the familiarity Of u youth named
iarboX, who took the lady to the operas and
balls and sometimes to Peter jobs while
he was left to warm his feet by the paror
SiOVp
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-08-17
The ArmOurs of a Millionaire.
THE REEsE-CLARKE IMBRoGLIo.

Between Mrs. Caroline F. Clarke and the
rich Maecenas Of San Francisco, Michael
Reese.
THE EINDLING OF THE FLAME.
Michael became acquainted with the fair
complainant at an early stage Of the city $
history. 1t was supposed he had made a
deep impression, for the lady left her hus-
band for trip to Victoria and, according to
the testimony, returned a single woman
MICHAEL MAKETH PRESENTS.
Upon the lady's return Michael devoted
himself assiduonsly to the barber, purchased
a case of Pha!on's Hair Rejuvcnator, and
renewed his Allegations, talking much of love
and requesting her TO ''name the happy
day. lie all at once ceased TO eat his reg
nar hash, grew thin and pale, and made the
lady present of q superb gold buckle which
she subsequently found (on trying TO hypoth
pcatc it, to be pewter. He also gave her n
calico dress, and finally CATER she had as
cerIained the state of his lnanccs) succeeded
in inveigling her into a promise Of marriage.
MICHAEL AS A POET.
Michael now grow lavish of expenditure.
he was always singing snaichea of opera,
and rarely called without bringing paper
VA t'ulhS' l.ouilu one oi THESE llifhdgcS lie
had contriyed to wrap the following verses ::
TO CAnDY,
Sweet lady! might share thy heart,
No other bliss II seek to know;
For all transported by Cupid dart,
Ny bosom $ aching with the smart
Inflicted by his needless bow
O, CaIly, dear,
Pray degn to hear
The prayer sincere
frame with many It sigh and tear, e..
Or, yielding nought my path to cheer.
Behold me borne unto my bier
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-08-17

70 and twotenths barrels and one
bushel shelied corn.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-08-17

Between Mrs. Caroline F. Clarke and the
rich Maecenas Of San Francisco, Michael
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Dissolution.

'hE FIRM OF BIDDISoN Il GILMORE is
- TINS day dissolved by mutual consent-Wm.
r. Gilmore having sold his interest in the Plan
ing Mill and stock to A. F. Heath
Inc Indebtedness of the old firm will be settled
by the new firm of Biddison & Heath, and to
wnom the accounts and notes due Biddison &
Glmore Will be paid. j. A. BIDDIsoN,
WIN. T. GILMoRE.
Rock Island, Ills, Feb. 20, 1867.
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-. Leave, Arrive
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Connections.
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A CLINTON JUNCTI0N-With Chicago and
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NOTICE.

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Olson 4 Gilmore. T
Rock Island, Ills, Feb. rs, 1s67-dvH g
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