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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-27
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Contributions to this Department Of
The TRIBUNE are respectfully solicited.
address,
AGRICULTURAL EDITOR,
Delaware Tribune,
Wilmington, Del.



As this is the season for preparing the
ground FOR the above named crop, Iwould
give the readers of the TRIBUNE the b.st
method of cultivaiing them. The ground,
"as In all other crops" should be well pull
veiized; then with light plough and one
horse, turn one furrow then have, put a
sprinkling of phosphate of lime, guano, bone
dust or some other fertilizer, along on the
furrow, where the back furrow will cover 1t (;
repeat this operation ill the whole is finish
ed.
The ridges should be two and half feet
apart and done very lightly. The amount of
fertilizer will depend upon the richness of
the soil; If the soil is very thin, there should
be six hundled pounds of phosphate per
acre. Where the soil is good, one half that
amount will be sufficient. Now pass over it
with light roller, when 1t will be ready for
the seed, which can best be put in with
common seeder. In this way from one
hundred and fifty TO three hundred bushels
eau be raised 20 the acre.
This amount of nutricious food adds very
much to farmers winter stock of provision,
and is much better than to feed stock alto
gethcr on drJ hay or grain. Every Farmer
who has not already done SO should try it.
ftI AG En-
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-27
.Propaxation BY Layers.

Many plants are multiplied in this way
more readily than in any other. Indeed,
there are some plants that will make natur-
al layers without any help, as they put out
roots whenever the joints of the PROSTATE
branches come in contract with the soil.
Among our herbaceous plants, the Yer
bena and squash are familiar illustrations.
Most of our climbing plants are readily
multiplied in this way, and one can in
crease his stock of Wista;ias, Honeysuckles,
etc., very rapidly, to say nothing of thc
Grape, plant notoriously of easy propaga-
ton by layers. With many of our shrubs,
such as the Weigelia, the present seasons
growth may be layered as soon as it gets
firm, as may be that of roses and many
others. Give well prepared soil, and fthere
is likely to be suffering from drouth, put
over q mulch. Moss is excellent for this
purpose, and large fiat stone is not bad.
The necessity for making a cut in the
part layered, will depend upon the facility
with which the plant forms roofs. Ifa cut
is to be made, let it be on the upper side of
the branch, and not on the under side as is
recommended in the older works.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-27


The discoveries of scientific and practical
men in the past few years have excited
large amount Of attention from that class of
our farmers whose labor is given principally
10 the cultivation of smaller fruits. Among
the most saleable ofthesc, paying probably
the largest percentage to the grower, is the
Strawberry. Five hundred dollars from an
acre in grain or grass would be deemed an
impossibiliiy, but that amount from an acre
Of Strawberry plants is frequently realized
The fear that an overstocked market would
place their price below remuneration, has
proved groundless, for it has been found an
impossibiliiy to overstock the market
Many of our farmers contemplate this use
of their ground for coming yeas, and to
them we would say ditodys set out the best
plants, even if their cost is considerably
above the average, for this will be found
the truest economy in the end. Light,
loamy soils with clay subsoils are best for
this purpose, and a fair amount of exposure
to the sun is also Of value. Perhaps there is
no plant more sensitive to the touch of pro-
per fertilizess than this one, and too much
attention cannot easily be given to this fact.
The land should be placed in the most cul-
tivated order before setting out the plants,
which should be Kept out of the sun and in
moist condition uuiil they are transplant
ed. IF the season is dry and hot, it will be
necessary for short time to water and
shade them through the day, always taking
care to uncover them at night so they may
receive the invigorating effect of the dew.
Strawberries are best grown in beds four
feet wide. This secures convenience in
gathering and allows opportunity for culti-
vation. Three lows should be put in bed
and The plants in each row placed twelve
inches apart. If the rules to which we have
alluded are observed the trausplanting may
be done in any month from March to
November, al though the summer months
are preferable. The sewest runners are
made by those set ia June and as more OF
less of these are desired farmers will either
use or avoid this month in their work. An
acre of these plants nan be set by an expert
enced man in day and will number about
10000. .arf 4 g.t4l ~
1t is Of great impoi lance to keep. them
free from weeds in The summer. A neglect
of a few weeks in this matter viii often
make 1t worth while TO preserve the beds,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-27
-Govc:n ,r Hartman has forwarded iu-
vitations to the President and Hon. Thad-
d.ps Stavnuu n, v,,;, Na., uan,,,eh;ra

-Govc.n,r Hartman has forwarded iu-
vitations to the President and Hon. Thad-
deus Stevens to visit New Hampshire.
Mr. Parton tells us that there are 5000
pianos let in New York, and that one firm
in that city usually have thousand bred
out. 1t is profitable business
"A number of gentlemen at Paris are
endeavoring to organize an p" international
League of Peace" A book is kept at the ex-
hibition for signatures. sl
The first democratic nomination we
have seen fer the presidency is that Of the
st. Louis Times. Its ticket is G.H. Pcndle
ton and ex-Indian- Commissioner Bogy.
=" Death, it is true" says Victor Hugo.
g has its place at the exposition, bo, lis in
the form of cannon, not in thai Of a guile
tine.,a He adds; A vury fins scaiiold was
offered but refused iat t1al g
The pits of the Clover Hill (vhealth
mines were opened last week, aud thabiis
from the late explosion was fouio' ''s "N-
iinct Two bodies were found
to be resumed In the pit at one
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-27
FRO BE Continued

The Rhode Island Legislature has order
ed a statue of Roger Williams for the
national gallery at Washington. There is
one difficulty in the matter, however. No
genuine picture of the great Baptist exists,
and the artist must work by guess. -"
The elder Dumas has won his suit
against the Partisan photographer who sold
the Dumas-Menken cards. The Imperial
Court gives Liebert the benefit of an offer
made to him by Dumas of an indemnity for
his outlay, and fixes the sum at one hundred
francs, after the payment of which sum
Liebert is prohibited from selling the picture
in question, and is required to deliver up
the photographs to Dumas.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-27
and yet small amount of attention and
labor will prevent their ascendency. Mulch

y
labor will prevent their ascendency. Mulch
i"g in winter is never neglected by the
successful grower. Corn stalks will answer
iolerable purpose, but rye straw is pre-
fe.red above all other ari iicles. The cover
ing should be be done in November, and,
removed as soon as ,he freezing weather is
over and before tue p.ans have made any
growth. The covering that is taken off need
only be placed bctw cen the rows, where it
will serve 10 keep tie ground moist and thus
facilitate an early growth, besides keeping
Tie weeds down anu the frDit clean. No
good fruit however can be iaised in large
quantities without the use of suitable .el-
tilizers. Common bnn yalJ, inanur is good
but its constiiuen are loo cnnilr.us 10 lie
of great value. One cord of this (:,,tOO
pounds,) contains 2,55G pounds OF water
aud 1873 of sand, 332 of carbonaceous matter,
which are of no more value than so much
peat straw OF chaff. There is but "A pounds
of active fertilizng material, such MS nitro
gen, potash, soda, Fine, magnesia, phos-
phoric and sulphuric acid, chlorine, iron and
alum. 1t would static some of our farmers
to learn that the market value OF these "a
pounds is only $500 yet such is the fact
and proves conclusively that barnyald man
ure however valuable for other purposes is
but oflitile use in this. Tue best and cheap
est fertilizer for this fruit, in The Judgment
Of those growers who have tested all kinds
most thoroughly is Baugh's Raw Bone
Phosphate of Lime. The testimony to ifs
value Is of the fullest and most .alisfactor,
character. nts
ltcan be applied to the bed at any time,
during the spring, summer, or fall months,
but some Of the most succ .ssful growets
have given preference to the period fol
lowing the bearing season. .
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-27

CUPID AT WoRK.-The lower part of our
county has been somewhat startled within b
few days past by the elopement of the tlaugli-
ter OF very wealthy farmer with a young
man, late of Uncle Sans Army 1t appears,
from what we can learn, that tie young
couple formed an attachment for each ether
while he was serving his country us pri-
vate soldier in the late rebellion, and in b
manner which was quite common during the
war The young lady read All advertisement
in one of the city papers, soliciting CORES
pondence from the fair sex, which she very
imprudently answered, and which led to an
exchange Of photographs and hearts. The
correspondence was continued during his
enlistment, at the end of which time they
agreed to meet at a hotel near her fathers
residence, and from which lie accompanied
her home, and continued his visits once a
week until about three months since, when
the parents of the young lady discovered
that 1t was not altogether Friendship for
brother John" that caused him to come sd
often, whcreupon the mother gave him
gentle hint to discontinue his visits. After
that time they met at the house ofa friend,
about three miles from her home, where
the plans for future operations were dis
cussed, and where we understand, the nup-
tial knot was tied. The young man is said
to be very industrious and sober mechanic,
and his friends have no doubt he will make
the lady good husband. The bride is said
to be worth $50, 900 of her own, which will
place her husband in business on his own
account, and, If properly managed, will in
a few years make him Independents of the
cruel father. The party passed through
this place on Wednesday night, pursued BY
the father and "brother John who will be
somewhat aurprised when they overtake
the fugitives, to find they are man and wife!
-Douningtowa Journal. ,a
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-27

AN ENGLISH STORY.

[rRoM THE PEOPLES MAGAZINE. ]
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-03-06
WHY WAS TT?

1t is noticeable fact that all The Demo-
Gratis voted against the Tariff in the House.
The question Immediately arises, why was it ?
The Republicans, mostly from the North
west, who opposed the bill, did so because it
was antagonistic to the wishes of their con-
slitucnts The Democrats from East and
West, with one accord voted against it and in
most instances against the direct interests Of
their constituents. 1t plainly shows that the
desire to foment and agitatc political animosi-
ties at present existing, with the hope of fac
tional division, rules their action. They bad
rather charge the prostration of our manulhc-
turing and industrial pursuits to the Kepubi-
can party as mass than to aid the friends OF
Protection in li'ling them up. So it is with
the question of Reconstruction and all other
measures that tend to heal the wounds Of the
nation. A small flaw picked serves to dircc
concentrated attack and if possible the over
throw. Nothing can be clearer than their de-
sire to act us drag upon all wise legislation
and rice Uersa. The people will mark well
their course and hold them to a stern &C.
countabi!ity for the contemplate motives that
prompt their action,
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-03-06
GOOD NE\VSI

Mondays papers come to us freighted
with cheering intelligence from the
capital. The closing hours of the XXX>
1Xth Congress were marked by most
important legislation. The military Re-
construction bill was vetoed by thePresi-
deLt and returned on the Pad inst. Amid
much excitement the veto was overru!ed
by the House,yeas l35 to At nays. One
Republican, Mr. Hale of New York
voting against it. The Senate vote
stood yeas 28 nays 10. Reverdy
Johnson one Of the Presidents firmest
adherents voted for the bill declaring
'that the President could not adhere to
his pride Of opinion when it interiered
with the safety Of the Republic
The veto OF the Tenure ofOf1ice bill
was anpulled in the Senate yeas 35, nays
II, IN the House yeas l3l, nays 81,
thus it becomes Il la " OF the land.
lhe following important acls nave passed
both Houses, and been laid before the Presi-
dent
To establish uniform system of bankrupt
cy throughout the United States.
Toincrease the duty on imported woods and
woolens.
To declare valid all acts and proclamations
and orders of the President, done by his au-
thority and approval, in supprcssiLg the re-
bellion, and to protect officers who have
made what were known as arbitrary arrests.
The XLth Congress convened on the 4lth
inst. The only change in officers was the
selection of Wade as Speaker orSenate.
The passage Of a Reconstruction bill, and
the increase of the tariff on Woods and
Woolens will impart life and activity to
commence and trade. The XXXIXth Con-
gress has the proud satisfaction of having Sc
cured to the country the legitimate fruits of
her struggle, and may we not hope that the
day is near at hand when reace, and good
will, and harmony, shall be the all prevailing
sentiments among her citizens.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-03-06
o . -
POLNGAMY DENOUNCED.

The House Judiciary Committee
made report denouncing poly gamy as
contrary to the spirit of the Christian
religion, and relic of heathenism, and
subversive to the marriage relation in
all nations where it is tolerated. 1t is
Simply legalized prostitution destroying
the original and divine condition of So
ciety. No greater outrage on freedom
Of religious faith could be perpetra,ed
than to require the people of any ma
ton to sanction and approve by law a
practice so de- ply offensive. Abiding
to the assertion Of the recent memorial
from the Utah Legislature that no eflore
has been made TO enforce the law, the
Committee says the fact is humillating
If this Is in consequence Of the neglect
Of Federal Judges, they ought to be res
moved; but if the failure arises from
other causes, it Is the duty OF the Presi.
dent to see the law executed.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-03-06
The gepnblitau,
J,E. SAVERS, Editor and Publisher
WAYNESBURG:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1867.
A SOBER WOaD TO ALL.

There is pressing need for the call We
have made to our dellnquents or we
should never have issued it. We have
labored in our humble capacity to lls-
charge the duties deyolving upon us and
we expect remuneration. Time cannot
be taken to ask each individual who
may owe us in this immediate vicinity,
nor do we " ish to address letter singly
to those who reside at a distance. Our
terms are stated in the paper, you can't
make mistakes in sending TO much.-
Let those WhO O,C3 as al lame or aJ o1d
come and pay or mail as our dues The
coming court week will be an opportu.
nifty for this which we earnestly hope
our County subscribers will embrace. -
We mus, hare that vhich is ours. if
''Only this and nothing more"
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-03-06
DULLl lIMES.

The Philadelphia Press truly remarks '1t
were useless to deny that n general depression
peryades the entire commercial community,
and that less business Is being done than has
been Tor Seye al years ut this season. Tho
merchants Of the West complain Of unusual
d lliculty in making their collections and are
falling IN the prOmptncss o. their own remit
tanccs The cotton mills in New England are
running on short time the wooden manulhc.
turers after greatly diminishing their aggrc-
gate production, are compelled 10 sell cOnSiG-
emby under cost the iron trade Is unusually
languld, large portion of the works having
entirely stopped running. The movements Of
merchandise are very dull, and almost uni
ycrsal torpor prevails
Many causes may combine to produce this
state Of things but we think that in the dila-
toriness and uncertainty which have marked
the curse of Congress in relation to the tariff
bill we see at least one powerful cause for this
arrangement. With the country waiting in
suspense since early last summer on this sub
joct, merchants not knowing whether they
were sNtc in buying, and manufacturers not
knowing whether they were safe in making
goods, it could not be expected that any other
feeling than the most cautious and distrustiul
should prevail.
Wcalc assured, however, that the general
condition Cf the county is healthy, and that
although we may have IL time OF dulncss, we
shall not OF disaster. The traders Of the en-
tire North are, rs n class, solvent, and We
hope they may not be tempted into danger by
having credit forced upon them by injudci-
Gus merchants at the East. We shall speedi-
ly know the iutc Of the tariff bill ard this will
have the immediate effect, however 1t may be,
as many parties are suspending their pur-
chase5 until they know what is determined on
ihi. gnhinnt
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-03-06
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1867.

This land may be located in any State or
Territory by the holders o tho scrip, upon
any of the unappropriatcd lands Except min
eral lOnds) of the Uuited States, which may
be subject to sa'cat private entry. Each piece
Of scrip represents n quarter section of one
hundred and sixty acres, is issued in blank,
and will be transferable, without endorsement
or lOrmN, assignment. The blank need not
be filed until the scrip is presented for loca-
ton and entry, W. en- the party holding it can
fill the blank and enter the land in his own
name Bids must be made as per acre, and
no bids will be received for less than one
quarter section.
The Scrip will be issued Immediately on the
payment Of the money to the Surveyor Gen
eral. On all bids for less quantity than
40, 600 acres, one-third of the purchase money
must be paid within ten days, and the remain
ing two-thirds within thirty days after notifi-
cation oithe acceptance Of the bid or bids by
the Board of Commissioners,
JACOB NJ. CAMPBELL. surveyor Genl
Forthe Board of Commissioners.
HARRIsBURG, Feb, 81, lSG7.-ts
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-03-06
CHICAGO MARKET.
CHICAGO, March 2, Is

The central system was partially adopted on
exchange to-day in the purchase and sale of
grain, but until the issue of receipts on the
central plan the mode of doing business will
be somewhat mixed.
FLouR-Choicc brands of Spring Extra
Flour inactive but firmly held at so 75@l0 SO
for Spring extra, and 10 50al4 Is for white
winter extra.
WmnAr-Firm, closing quiet at 81 S7a@l s7i
for No 2; small sales Of No. at $3 65a3 GS.
CoRN-Without change, and close firm at
77a77jc per bush for No. |.
OATs-Dull and closed quiet at 4lc for
winter, and AZ &c for fresh receipts of No. 2.
PnovIsIoSs-Market steady but quiet;
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-03-06

The State Temperance Convention
met in Harrisburg on Tuesday last
Governor Geary was temporary chars
man, and made speech. General
Louis Wagner was chosen permanent
president. a series of resolutions were
adopted. They denouucesthe sale of in
toxioating liquors, and declare that such
traffic should be at once and forever
abolished.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-03-06

Mess Pork is quoted at $40 ~, but very little
changed hands. Sweet Pickled Hams mode
rately active ut lnl2jc, packed. Bulk Meat
steady, with sales Of shoulders at 7bc, and
hams lOlc, loose. Lard firm ut l2al2tc and
OF No. | ut llalllc
DRESSED lloGs-Unsettlcd. but for fancy
lots the pride is considerably higher sales Of
rough from 80 10 to $S 30.
LIVE lloGs-Actiyc under brisk shipping
demand ut an advance of5al0c.
BEcEirrs-4, 900 bbls ilovr, IL, 900 cen,als
wheat, $4,000 centals corn, 800 centals oats,
200 hogs.
SnIrwENrs-t, GOO bbls -four, 5000 cenials
wheat S,400 cen.als corn, 900 centals oats.
xzrlxrx.zaas.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-03-06

Ex- Governor Joseph L, Brown, of
Georgia, publishes his views upon the
reconstrnc ion plan proposed in Senator
Sherman's amendment. He advises the
people of Georgia to accept the terms
proposed by the bill as the best they can
get, aud recommends the calling of a
State convention Immediately to change
the constitution so as to provide for uni,
versal sutfi age. The negroes he says,
'were raised among us, and naturally
sympathize with us. If we deal Justly
by them we shall seldom have cause to
complain of their refusal to respect our
wishes or consult our interest at the bal>
lot.box.'
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-03-06
THE BANKRUPT BILL.

Tho fact that the House, by refusing
by nine majority to lay the Bankrupt
Bill on the table, appointed Committee
Of Conference to join that heretofore
appointed by the Senate on disagreeing
amendments, is regarded by the friends
of that measure as indicative OF the Ger
tain passage of the bill through both
Houses. .....' ..... ..r-..r,
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-03-06
"Only this and nothing more, y

SENATOR SGARIGur from this District, is
reported to have deserted the Free Railroad
Bill. lit is true, the Senator had best make
the most of his time whilst he is at Harris
burg, and he would do well to secure enough
TO enable him to migrate. He won't be re-
CURED either there or at home
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-03-06
TIE TARIFF BILL.

The tariff bill is considered defeated.
The House took up the bill and tor two
hours its friends endeavored by all par
liamentary proceedings to save the
measure. 1t became evident that the
two hundred remaining amendments
could not be considered Se,httjm in time
to save the bill, and so the chairman OF
the Ways and Means Committee mov-
cd TO send the subject to the Conference
Committee, this was lost, and the vote
was considered test one, The Re
publicans who voted against 1t are :
Messrs. Alison, Anderson, Baker, Ben
iamin, Bromwell, Cobb, Cook, Defrees,
Donrclly, Dumont, Driggs, Eggleston,
Farquahar, Harding of Illinois, Hayes,
Hill, Julian, Keso, Loan, McIndoe,
Orth, Phelps, Sloan, Washburne OF In
diana, and Wilson OF Iowa All of the
Democrats also voted in the negative,
which prevented suspension of the
rules
Thad Stevens then proposed to save
the bill by a compromise resolution, &C.
cepting the Senate amendments, which
was lost by a similar vote.
Tie Chairman OF the Ways and
Means then made another effort, and
proposed to introduce joint resolution
increasing the present tariff twenty per
centum. The House refused to suspend
the rules to receive it.
Mr.. X ,sson, of Iowa, then proposed
to increase the duties on wool at the
rates named IN the bill, but the Eastern
members voted against it, This was
the final attempt, ani amldst mu1h ex-
citelnent over the failure of the bill, the
House took recess.
The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1867-03-06
Pennsylvania AGRICULTURAL LAND
SCRIP
FOR. S SALE!

V'HE Board of Commissioners now offer for
L sale 52O, 200 acres of Agricultural College
Land Scrip, being the balance Of the Scrip
granted to the Commonwealth OF Pcnnsylva-
mia for the endowment Of Agricultural Col
leges in this State.
Proposals for the purchase OF this Land
Scrip, addressed to "The Board of Commits
sion rs Of Agricultural Land Sclir," will be
received at the Surveyor Generals Office at
Harrisburg, until II o'clock, NJ, on