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Nebraska advertiser., 1868-10-15
Care Of Tools.

We recently saw in one of the best
farming districts of New England, a
moving machine left in the open field
just where the last swath was finished.
The man who owned it had kept it out
without shelter for several years. He
had unscrewed the cutting gear and
housed it, from the apprehension thai
it might possibly rust. But he had
not thought that the running gear
would rust, or the wood rot. Yet this
man was not lacking in intelligence or
in capital. He had a good farm and
plenty of barn room, and fifteen min
utesl labor at the close of the hay har-
vest would have secured the machine
against the weather. 1t was simply
from the habit of carelessness in which
he had been educated, that he did not
put it under cover. That fifteen min
utes of ease will cost him dear. A
machine thus used may last five years,
probably less. Poperly cared for and
nOuSGus IL hOulu DC EOOu VI GCAs II
his machine cost him $1& he pays S25
a year for field exposure. This is not
all a moving machine never runs so
smoothly or cuts so well as after a few
weeks use when it is new; every days
exposure to sun or rain, or even to the
dew of the night, rusts, warps, shrinks
or swells some parts, which, if kept
dry and oiled, would remain in the
best condition very long. So the
amount of labor expended in using the
machine is greatly increased, and even
the extra amount of oil and the greater
frequency of application will of itself
be an important item, and we may
add to the $25 a year above stated, S.
more to balance the account of pecu-
mary loss and extra labor. This is
~patronizing the picturesque at great
disadvantage. Can farmers afford this
esthetic indulgence ?-American Ag-
riciLtlTist.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-10-15
Keeping sauashes.

Every one who grows squashes will
have at least the Boston Marrow and
the Hubbard. These may be taken
as the types of autumn and winter
squashes. The Hubbard is only in
perfection when it has been kept into
late winter or early spring, and by
proper management the Marrow-in
some points not excelled by any 9TH
er variety-may have its season very
much prolonged. Mr.: Gregory, of
Marblehead, Mass, well known as an
authority on the subject of squashes,
through his handbook on the subject,
(see our book LIST, directs that the
squashes should be cut upon the ap-
prOach of frost, and, if possible, have
two days sun to seal the cut stems ;
they are then to be handled as care
full as eggs, and each one laid down on
a spring wagon and taken to winter
quarters. The squashes are to be kept
at a low temperature without freezing,
and in a dry place. Mr.. q. gives a
plan of the house in which he stores
his squashes for winter. They are
laid upon bins arranged one above an
other, and the house is provided with
a stove, in which a fire is made when
ever there is danger of freezing. A
dry cellar will answer for storing win
ter squashes, if the above named con-
ditions are bservsd.-Americdn Agri-
cuLturisf.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-10-15
MANAGEMENT of the Crane.

If my capital in land were small, ]
should prefer but one vine, planted in
arich deep soil, the richer and deeper
the better, manure and dig deep in
One liberal space, and give the top
brood expansion and gentle pruning.
TfIwerea mechanic, merchadt, or pro-
fessional man, or even a farmer, this
one would probably take all the time
I could afford. But in the-case of him
who has the space to devote to a num-
Der of vines, with soil of ordinary fer
tHity, their care being part of his
regular business, and not his amuse-
ment or relaxation, would not the
recommendation of experienced fruit
growers answer his purpose best,
II they were carefully followed =?
I believe they would. Notwithstan-
ding the frequent hard hits the slash
ting system has received ofIate, I have
not heard from its friends, and did
not even suppose it had friends, or
wa a system at all-on the contrary,
an utter lack of system, practiced by
lazy people. Fuller, Mead, Hussman,
Grant, nor any other man who has
written of the grape, have recommen-
ded much pruning, whatever their
art of training they let as little grow
as possible to need cutting away, di-
recting the life of the plant to the
bearing canes and fruit.
We have yet to see the comparison
drawn between the one vine system
Of extended and extending growth,
and the same space devoted to vineyard
culture, both in quality and quantity,
and I doubt not there would be more
cut Outin selecting the leading canes,
in the one vine than in the whole
years pruning and nipping of any
careful vineyardist.
The comparison drawn between our
native wild grapes and the cultivated
kinds, as to healthiness, does not hold
good in u section. The natives are
fequently blasted by the vilest mill
dew-the cultivated seldom touched.
With the skill and judgment now
engaged in the Improvement of the
grape, we may yet raise it as our
greatest and cheapest luxury; but
none deserves success who take half
way measures-who are not willing to
dig deep, take pains, have patience
and perseverance. We, with the
editor Of the Tribune, long to see the
day when every man can partake Of
fruit Of his w vine or vines; but the
grape is not, nor yet will be, that will
give any but scanty, sour, half-ripen-
ed fruit in this northern latitude, with
the same care our forest trees get
Country Gentleman.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-10-15
storing POtatOs for winter.

It's often amatter of great pecuniary
imporfanee for afarmerto be able to
keep his potato crop until spring
Many made very handsome sums by
pursuing this ours the past season.
Potatosk Here bought last fail for fifty
cents a bushel, and those in good order
were soldvery generally in spring for
two dollars. As long as the custom of
early marketing prevails so generally,
the man who c~ultivates the new seed
lings and stores them until spring,
will be likely fopursue a safe course.
Prices are generally enough higher to
pay FOR the extra handling, and leave
q margin for profit. They can be
stored upon the surface of the ground
inanydry position in the same man
ner as turnips, but this requires much
care in covering the pits on account Of
the extreme weather that prevails in
the best potato districts. 1t is not un-
common for the earth to freeze two
feet deep. and the raising Of a mound
with walls ofthat thickness e DO
tatOes is agreat labor. It has its adj
vantages however in saving carting,
aud once handling. The heaps or pits
are usually made upon the field where
the potatoes grow, and so near togeth-
er that when the potatoes are picked
up they are taken directly to the heaps,
which contain from so to 100 bushels
each, as suits the convenience of the
farmer. A light covering of straw is
thrown over the heap and the earth is
put upon the straw, making a roof
that viii shed water and keep out the
frost. When the farmer wishes to
keep his potatoes for the spring mar
ket, this is a good method. Another
ways to store the potatoes in pits,
partly below the surface, but this a
Onlyb e done where the soil is perfectly
drained. There is not much difference
in the labor involved, or in the secu-
rity o fthe crop against frost. Farmers
living near ports, who wish to ship
their potatoes in winter, build cheap
waalts or cellars in hills sides, that
will hold from 500 to 1900 bushels.
The vault has a window and shoot
arranged for tipping in a csrtload at a
time, and q door is upon the south end
for taking the potatoes out. In New
jersey and on Long Island it is quite
common to store potatoes in the house
or barn cellar, to be ready for market
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-10-15

at any time " henthepriceSsuit I'm
mense quantities are stored by dealers
in New York, mostly in barrels, but
sometimes in bulk. In cellar storage,
straw should be thrown over them to
keep out the light. This crop keeps
best away from the air, in dark
ness, and at a low temperature, a few
degrees above freezing. That method
is best which secures these conditions
most perfectly, with the least labor,
and with the least expense.-AmeTi-
can AgricaEturist.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-10-15

Ths trial Of this machine at various County and
State Fairs, and the Judgment Or every one ' DO
sees and uses &C unife in prOneuncing the Brinker-
hOH Corn Shelter he Best ever Invented. with 10
a man Can SHE'LL his crcp Of corn az bis leisure,
without an aksls ant. and thereby save in 4 shcrt
time more than the cost u q shelter,
This Com Shelter has taken the first premium
for three years pasf az The New YORK STATE Pair.
brought to q degree VI perfection. which makes g.
complete
The following is The report Of the Judges On this
machine, at the great trial Of Agricultural Impls-
ments be d at Auburn, N. in July, 1885 under
the a~uspicIes Of the New YORK Agricultural Socistv
Am ng The IN chimes on exhibition WAS q Hand
Corn Shelter, Separator aud Cleaner. exhibited By
J BripkerhOn Ausurn. n. Y We have carefully
examined and thOrUughlytest this machine. and
have No hesitation IN pfOuOuHcing 10 The EST
CORN SHELLER We EVE SAW. Il readily
adapts ilse,f 70 ears Of any size or sh pc, SHELLS
clean and with g eat rapidly and ease. and TIE
same operation separates the corn from the cob. ana
he chan from be c'rD, and delivers the cOrn ready
for market; and It requires the labor Of but one
person Co operate &C.. The whole affair Is sin pts in
construction and durable.
is GOULD, Pres n. 2 AZ. So
b P JOHNSON, Sec f" 8 "
s. Robson. Az. Ed. n. Y. Tribune.
s r., IOUD, g " -
Reports IF Agricultural Fair Committees and
opal a. Of Agricultural AID Other journals might
e cited at great length but we cnntent ourselves
With the foli' wing letter as Gaping them all.
Copy Of Letter from T.. s. Agent TOR Paris Univer-
al Exposition
No 80 Park Row Times Bm ding,
NEW YORK Dec. Sth 1855.
Mr.. ]. BRINKERHOFF ESQ Dear Sir Ny
Advisory Comm tee pp0inted ta seteotsd ImDie~
ments for Exhibition At he Universal Expasition In
Paris, IN 1867, have selected md rec mmended To-
me y " Germ sh-fler as the best in America.
] have accepted Their r port. and Will frward
your shet er II DELIVERED here ready r shipment.
on or before January 1T, 1867
Yours truly, G. DERBY.
Price, $25 and $50.
According 10 anisD and size Of balance Wheel.
Stmpl- shelters shipped n receipt Of The Prize.
aud warrant d t. give -atsf tctiun, 4lr he mtchine
VIII he taken back and tue m'u y refunded. upJu
notice within a reasonable time Address
WIN. r. DEM, Agent,
VIZ n5-ly BrownvilIe. NebrasRa
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-10-15
r. w. Fnrnas, Editor.
Meeting Nemaha County Ag'
ricuIturaI Society.

ricuIturaI Society.
There will be a meeting of the Ne
maha County Agricultural and Me-
ehanical Association at the Reading
Rooms of the Nebraska Advertiser, on
Saturday afternoon at 2 O'Clock, Oc-
tober 18th, 1868. 1t is not only impor-
tant but essential that every officer OF
the Society be present at that time, as
business of the utmost importance
will be transacted.
BY order of the President.
80 -, III. o. MINICK, Secy.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-10-15

~t The ommitte on Hedges and Groves
report as follows:
End best Hedge Fence, S. w. Ken
nedy.
Ist best Hedge Fence, q year old,
VIM. F. Paris.
End best, Geo. ]. Bryant.
LIST best Nursery, J. P. Miller.
1st best Hedge, this years growth,
Geo. ]. Bryant.
2ndbest, Geo. J. Bryant.
1st best Specimen Hedge, R. w.
Furnas.
LIST best Grove (Cottonwoodh Geo. J.
Bryant. GEO. J. BRYANT,
WESLEY DUNDAs,
JOHN CREASON,
B. T. MCININCH.
The New York herald., 1868-05-07

FOR SALE OR TO LET-AT NEWARK, N j., A TWO
story ana half House. with extension, containing ten
rooms WIN as and water on the premises. situated q, 81
New Ork avenue, minutes walk either Chestnut Or
Mnrke street depot For further particulars inquire OF "
FRANKLIN corner Of Walnut and Mowhorter sroe rent
800, cash price ny
The New York herald., 1868-05-07

FOR shLE-A COUNTRY SEAT; FIVE ACRES; HOUSE
newly painted II rooms hne barn ightfu location
plenty OF fruit splendid well OF water; situated al Raw side
L. L., three miles from Flushing, i've minutes from depo
Apply to A. FRANKLIN, l8 and II West street Sr
TOR sALE-A HOUSE AND LOT, SITUATED IN
The village OF Permont, Rockand county, ~ "; the lot
contains % superficial feet the building three story, with
plenty o ght painted brown; occupied by three families
who pay up promptly the house insured Tor 900; will
give bond aud mortgage preferred Tor Of as0O II Wall
The New York herald., 1868-05-07

ROOMS AND APARTMENTS TO LET.

ITO LEr-FURNlSHED. A SECOND FLOOR TO A LADY
and gentleman single gentlemen without board good
location and moderate rent Call until taken at z3S West
Forty-thi street.
The New York herald., 1868-05-07

E'oR sAtE-M TARRyTowN, ONE OF THE MOST
desirable faces offered In this choice locality
convenient TO railroad and steamboats, situated upon bgh
ground and commanding extensive and most delightful
view of the river and mountains beyond which DO
obstruced by tree buidng house neary new,
teen rooms including laundry, billiard room, workshop,
&C. hrst class IN every respects; AL modern improve.
&c.; nice stable and carriage house supp led with
spring water; coachman's room; fowl and house
and yard; grounds, four acres in lawn and garden
well stocked with fruit and shade trees, grape vines
shrubs and howers two failing springs pond and
fountan neghborhood first class All IN perfect order and
ready for immediate occupancy Price h3S O0 Annv In
the owner a Fairbanks scale warehouse, 22 Broadway
The New York herald., 1868-05-07

A CENTRAL PARK oT-souTH sIDE OF SIXTY.
II NTH street. 100 feet Of Eighth avenue 25XlOO Ap
ply 70 Is. 81 L TORREN Co. ~ alden lanr.
The New York herald., 1868-05-07

t'oS ,,, SASLE,clsLAND S.ds, islam VIEW" THE CHEAPEsT
YORK now on the Market and one Of the most irabe In
every respect locality very healthy and surroundings
ceptoabc suitable Tor permanent residence Tor party
doing IN city, and has been so occupied by the
present owner Tor the pas situated In jersey
on Staten Island sound distant from New York sixteen miles,
access by steamboat from dock the property and by rail
short drive; trains day double house, ~ feet square,
and wings; verandah on three Sides all oubudings
dock and bOahouse; grounds 30 plenty Of fruit fish
and oysters VII be sod with the Furniture, Stock, Tools,
Boats ac Tor $OV price much below the cost Of the
improvements Terms very Apply TO the owner, w.
y. Il. BOURNE, bS Pine street. "
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-14

Tho following Is a copy of the bill introduced
by Mr.. weiker, OF Ohio, In relation to marriages
In the District;
A BILL to preserve the evidence OF marriages in
the District OF Columbia.
Sec. l. Be Il enacted, &c, That every minister Of
the gospel, appointed or ordained according to
1.-THE rites and ceremonies Of his church, may be
licensed to attest or solemnize marriages In the
District OF Columbia.
Sec. 2. Be q further enacted, That the license
OF sara District, undof the seal OF the court, In
the following form:
To any person capable of attesting or soiemniz-
ing marriages:
You are hereby licensed to witness soemnize
q marriage between and
=. - II you hnd that there Is no lawful
impediment thereto, aud having SO done you are
commanded to appear In the clerks office OF the
Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia
without delay and certify the same,
Sec 8. Be a. further enacted, That the clerk shall
provide . book, consisting of leaves printed in
blank, one ofwhich he shall I'LL up with the names
of the parties for whose marriage any license 10
issued, and beneath II shall be printed certih-
cate to be made by the person attesting or SOL
emnizing the marriage, In the following form;
| and soemnized the union I'm due legal form Of the
| pa rites Aforesaid.
Sec. 1. Be Il further snaeied That n copy from
said book ofsuch license and certificate ofsolemn-
iIAtion signed by the clerk under the seal Of the
| court, shah be evidence Of the marriage Of the
| parties named therein.
| See. s. Be u further enacted, That all laws in
conflict with the foregoing provisions be. and are
hereby, repealed.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-14
PERAONAL.

Hon. WV. CUSHING, OF Massachusetts, and
Gen. A. II. Perry, United States army, are at the
Ebbitt House.
]. W. WALLACK, the well known actor, and
wife, Of New York, are at the Kirkwood.
Gro DAVIDSON, Of the United States Coast
Survey, and Hon. Leonard Meyers, of Philadel-
phia, are at Willards.
ROSWELL q. HART, ex.member Of Congress
from Rochester, New York, is In town, and is
the guest OF Hon. John A. Griswold, member Of
Congress from New York.
MISS JENNY BusK and suite are at Willards'.
Hon. J. +. LEE, OF Maryland, and Gen, John +.
Croxton, OF Kentucky, are at the Seaton House.
L. L. DAVENPORT, of New York; Hon. +. Nc
Allen, OF Richmond, and Col John NJ. Laing, OF
Leayenworth, are at the Metropolitan Hotel.
p. S. SAsDERsoS, of Philadelphia, and J. n.
Dawley, of New York, are at the Owen House
Hon. WILLIAM HAMETT, Special Agent for
New England. Is at the Ebbitt House.
HON. J. Fox, of New York; Col. J. J. Noel
| hone, OF Philadelphia, and Tom Plaeide, the
veteran comedian, are at the National Hotel.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-14
Proceedings OF the Mississippi Con.
yentiOn.

JACKSON, Miss, Jan. IA resolution was
adopted by the convention to-day to appoint q
committee Of three to inquire into the validity
OF 1.-THE charteroft the Jackson Gas-Lig ht Company,
with power to send for persons and papers
A resolution was offered by q colored man, but
not finally voted upon, for the appointment OF
committee Of seven to inquire into the charges
preferred against a portion Of the people OF this
State as promulgated in recent proclamation
by n, %. Humphreys, Provisional Governor OF
Mississippi.
The president having announced the receipt OF
a hundred and fifty copies OF the Alabama eonsti-
tuition from the executive committee Of the Ma
tIonal Union Republican party, Mr.. Cunningham
moved Vote OF thanks. Mr. Wilson objected,
as he hoped the convention would conhne itself
to specific duties. He did not understand why
so many thanks were necessary in that or any
other direction. On motion Of Mr.. Fields, the
| resolution was amended to thank the committee
| for what they had already done and for what
| they intended doing In future; and so amended,
| the resolution was adopted
The following was made a special order for IL
o'clock tomorrow;
"That committee OF five DO appointed by the
Chair whose duty II shall be to ascertain whether
any members of this convention in any way iden-
titled themselves against the reconstruction acts
| OF Congress, and declared the assemblage OF the
regard the ordinances or acts OF this convention
| sible."
The majority report of the committee on CON-
pensation recommended go per day for the pres
ident, and SO for each of the members, reporter
49, and secretary tl5, assistant secretary t0 and
sergeant-at-arms tloj mileage each way twenty
| cents.
Mr.. Ould moved to recommit, with instruc-
lions to bring In report reducing the fees emu
| merated at least 90 per cent.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-14

PARIS, Jan. ls-The Moniieur contradiots tho
vogue rumors Of popular disturbances In Ma
pies, and assures Its readers that perfect tran
guilty prevails in that city and the surround
ing Provinces.
LONDON, Jan. la-Telegrams from Oden an
nouncc that General Napier had arrived at
Armeslcy Bay, and Immediately set out for
Scna6n.
Warwick jail, where the Fenian prisoners
Burke, Casey, shaw, and Mulloney are awaiting
trial, is occupied and surrounded by regular
troops sent there by order Of the Government to
guard against rising. In the Queens Bench
to-day a motion was made by the counsel for the
defence that the prisoners be returned to Lon
don for trial the ground that the bitter religi
Gus prejudice existing against the prisoners In
warwickshirc would render II impossible to OBJ
tain an impartial jury and fair trial in that
county. The judges reserved their decision.
The prioners, Desmond and Allen, implicated
In the Clerkenweii explosion, were again brought
up to-day for examination on the charge Of muir
der. Many witnesses werc present, but the evil
denee given by them contains no facts Of I'M
portanec.
DUBLIN, Jan l3.-Papers have been found upon
the prisoner Lennon which, It 10 said, expose the
whole plan Of the Fenian leaders for future opc-
rations in Ireland.
TRIESTE, Jan. l3.--Thc Imperial frigate howard
and convoy has arrived at Poia, in Istria, with
the remains of Maximilian.
QUEENSTOWN, Jan. la-Evening.-Thc steam
| ship Chicago ran ashore In thick fog. The
vessel will probably be total loss. The passen-
gers and crew were saved. The specie has been
| got out and landed. There are hopes that some
other cargo will be saved.
| GiBRALrAR, Jan. l3.-The United States squad
ron In the Mediterranean, under command Of Ad.
miral Farragut, has sailed for Naples.
| PARIS, Jan. l3.-len Failly, commander OF the
expeditionary corps in Italy, has asked the En-
pcror to permit the return Of the French troops
to Rome, as their quarters at Civitia Vecchia
| and yiterbo are overcrowded.
This ominouB request creates general feeling
| Of une asiness and distrust here.
LONDON, Jan. l2-Evening. -Consols closed at
YIN for money; 52os, olssG9iN; Illinois, IS;
Erie, s0aI; Atlantic and Great Western, %.
FRANKFORT, Jan. l3-Evening.-U. s. Bonds
closed steady at 1873.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. l3-Evening.-Cottonc closed
firm at the highest figure Of the advanced quota
lions. Upiands, ~; Orleans, ~. Sales Of the
day, 1900 bales. Breadstufrs quiet, with de-
cline Of Sd. on corn.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-14
OUR NATIONAL DEBT.

In n pnod thinV n he ont of debt II well
for the inaividu.l and we'll for the nation 10 be
free from All burdensoms debts An individual
NAV owe largely. hut his assets nav DO greatly
in excess Of his indebtedness, and when this Is
the case he may move on and experience no great
Inconvenience from these outstanding demands
which lie araipst his estate His income may
be large and this, together with other circum-
atanccs, nav make this debt con yenicnce and Q
help rather than hindrance and burden. As
II Is with the individual In this regard, SO II 10
with the Government, the same circumstances
and surroundings holding good in each case
Credit is often a very cheap thing, and he who
has the most money or the most resources can
command It to his advantage and upon his own
terms.
We do not endorse the postulate In that broad
sense In which II Is sometimes put, that . tina.
tionsl debt Is a national blessing Though ina
country like ours, with q rapidly increasing
population; with abundant resources, which are
being deyeloped every day, and which are capa-
ble Of A deveiopment in tho future that the most
sanuuine dreamer has not conceived to be posi-.
HE, a delhi such ns we now owe, properly funded
Al, lou ,.,c ~ in,e,s.t an m Al The peonle an Ali
he relieved from buyden.ome taxation. nav be