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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22
ICE CELLARS.

\ correspondent of the Rural World
recommends the following plan to those
wishing to build a permanent ice-house
1t would not be adapted to level land where
drainage is difficult: For ordinary farm
purposes, make an excavation ten by four
teen feet, twelve feet deep; dig trench
aud lay tile or some other material in the
bottom to prevent any water from stand
ing, which will melt ice very fast. Wall
up all around eight feet then put on your
centre, and turn a good arch over the en-
tire length Tie arch ought to be of brick
nine inches thick and four feet elevation,
or of stone twelve inches thick Put the
door at one end perpendicular; also Il
trap-doOr, rs in outdoor cellars; run a
tlue about four feet from each end to drive
off the heat and gas. Cover the arch with
earth to the depth of three feet and sod
over and plant clump of trees to prevent
the sun from shining on the mound. and
YOU have a house or cellar that will last
an age, and give good satisfaction. The
perpendicular door two by four and a half
feet is large uough for convenience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22

farm, field aud freside.
MULCHiNG FRUIT TREES.

There is no doubt now by our most in
telligent horticulturists about the practical
advantages to be gained by mulching the
surface of the orchard and fruit garden.
This should be more generally practiced
in iruit-producing districts, for it is the
least expensive and most effective method
OF protecting the fruit trees against the bad
results often following the frequent and
sudden changes OF temperature during the
summer and fall months when the surface
OF the ground is left exposed to the direct
rays of the sun. Again, when the mulch
is put two or three inches in thickness, the
surface soil is constantly moist and loose,
even when no rain falls for Il term of sew
eral weeks, and the trees or fruit receive
no check for want of moisture and food
under such circumstances.
My method is to cultivate the spaces be-
tween the rows OF trees in the orchard,
using Il small one-hOrse plough and culiva-
tor, running not more than two inches
deep during the early part of the season.
From the first of July | have put on Il
heavy coating of salt hay, covering the
surface rs far as the branches extend. AZ
ter this there is no more trouble with weeds
and grass. There may be Il few scattered
ones start up, but they are easily de-
stroyed.
Every fruit grower knows that two or
three weeks before the time OF gathering
the main crop of fruit, fine specimens are
| constantly falling off, or blowing off by
strong winds. When the ground is mulch
ed the majority of species are not bruised
or injured for sale. This saving alone
consider, pays me for the trouble of
mulchlnC The orchard
There Is only one serious drawback to
the application Of mulch; that is, the dam
ger OF the hay OF straw getting on fire
when rendered dry by continual warm
weather-N \. Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22
SAVE THE SWAMP MUCK.

We have from time to time dwelt upon
the Importance of saving good supply of
swamp muck. The present season is IA
vorahle to a remarkable degree for labor
in the swamps, and a generous supply Of
this valuable material should be secured
As Il material for composing with barn
and night manure it is most valuable.
When thoroughly dried it is q grand ab-
sorbant, and if thrown behind the cattle
stalls will take up its weight in the most
valuable of fertilizers. Ifspread literally
over the barnyard, it also absorbs and
mixes with the animals droppings and
urine, and altogether affords one of the
most valuable fertilizer reservoirs on the
farm. 1t is of but little value when first
hauled from the swamp, but if seasoned
by the action of the sun and frost is ready
for use in a few months. Mass. Plough'm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22
NO.: 251
STEAMING FOOD.

A great advantage arising from steam
ing all the food for stock in which there
are liable to be seeds of any description,
is that the vitality of such seeds is des-
troyed, and the manure is freed from all
noXious weed seeds--a matter of much
greater Importance than it is considered
by cultmists generally. The chaff of our
grain crops, which contains most of the
foul seed gathered with the crops, should
be steamed to destroy the vitality of the
seed, ere it goes into the manure heap.
II not steamed before it is returned to the
land, it would be better to burn it, rather
than take such an amonnt of foul seeds
back on the land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22
WEEDS.

The Northwestern Farmer talks of weeds
in this wise:
"Many varieties Of weeds will send their
seeds ont over wide area of land hence,
if one field or farm is to be kept clean,
all in that neighborhood must. One care
less, thriitless farmer may render the eff
forts of the entire neighborhood to keep
their fields clean abortive. He can readi-
ly grow weed-seed enough to supply all
his ncighbors and not miss it. Such II
farmer is public nuisance, and if public
opinionis not strong genough to reform him,
he ought to be abated by law No man
has any moral right, nor should he possess
the legal right to thus njure his neighbors
If he will not keep his grounds clean, on
proper complaint, the authorities should
send force into his field that should clean
it up thoroughly at his expense"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22
Nennebet yournal,
Published on Water Street, Foot of Court,
AUGUSTA, MAINE.
BY SPRAGUE, OWEN L. NASH.
1ailu 5icnncbrc Sourral.

Is issued every morning, except Sundays.
Contains the latest news by telegraph and mail,
gives reports of the Markets, and has carefully pre-
pared political and local articles, and a generous
amount of farming home and miscellaneous read
ing with full compilation of state news.
Terms, 81 per annam in adrance IS if payment
Is not made within the year. Single copies cents,
to be had at the bookstores and at this Office.
Advertisements inch in length, three in.
sertions less 81 co. - cts for ever! subsequent
insertion. Longer advertisements, or tho inserted
for any considerable length of time Will be eIted
At favorable terms TO the advertiser.
Special Notices - per cent. additional.
Amusement Notices, - per square per week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22
GROOMING HORSES.

The grooming should be done in the
gentlest possible manner, particularly on
nervous horses With the brush in one
hand and the curry-comb in the other. to
remove the dirt from the brush, go over
gently but thoroughly, every part of the
horse. Get the dirt all out of the hair,
and off the skin. After the brushing is
done, take cloths and rub the horse
thoroughly, getting up friction that will
set the pores to work. 1t will make the
hair glossy. Old salt sacks are the best
rubbers that can be used. A supply of
these should always be kept on hand,
clean and dry. The feet should then be
washed ont and dried
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22
SUPERIOR TYPE METAL.

Long experience and the utmost care are ncces
sary to ensure good metal, even with knowledge
of the best combinations-herefore, the safest way
Is to buy of the oldest established Foundry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22

NEWSPAPER STYLES.
Our Newspaper Faces (body, two-lme, and DIS
play are of our own cutting, and the best made as
a glance at the papers we tit out ill prove.
The Weekly Arizonian., 1870-05-07
IMPORTANT PRocLAMArToY.

Public attention is specially directed to the important proclamation ot Governor Stafford, to be found n another column to-day The value of an immediate organizations of the militia of the Territory can hardly be over estimated, ''In union there is strength" and there never has been a time in the history of this or any other commonwealth, 6 more neces- sltous demand for concentrated action against common enemy than now exists in Arizona.
 Each company can be supplied with arms and ammunition. Chosen officers will see that the arms shall be properly cared for and safely kept, and in cage of emergency shal! call tle force together for immediate action.
 twill be seen by Circular No. 20, issued from Headquarters of the Department of California, that citizens will be supplied with rations, whenever taeir services are accepted by the military authorities With the good uu- derstanding aud the friendly feeling now e1- isting between the citizens and the military, | the assistance of weil-organized citizen volun- teer companies would quite surely be accepted upon all necessary occasions.
 Prompt organization, with the rations, arms sud ammunition provided by the government, and readiness to cooperate with the military | or actively operate alone as as circumstances i may determine for he best, can but be of im- mediate service in subduing the Apaches l Therefore, 1t is to be hoped that 10 unneces.. sary delay will mark compliance with the Governors proclamation.
The Weekly Arizonian., 1870-05-07
NEGRO COLONIZATION.

Letters from Liberia, published in the z. '.
 Hsrald of the 9th ult, draw a sad picture of
 the condition of those Of the Negro race who recently emigrated from America for the pur- pose of establishing colony and disseminating religion and education among their brethren in the land of their ancestors Reacbinr their destination with scanty means they have found 1t difficult matter 10 maintain themselves fyr season, aud, influenced by constant admlx- ,ura with the inhabitants. gradually relapse into barJarism. The following is an extract from one of the letters-writteu at Noarovia under date of January, 1870:
 cannot understaa1 those c5lonzationists who put themselves in opposition to your eau- cauonal movement They seem So utle5iv blind Let them come here and look at the mi.era5le, thrltiesS, helpless slavery yiclima they have sent t1 Liberia and they will ste in moment that mucA ef their effort ofIate that is in col lecuag noney and hurryins emigrants here. has been but pouring cut water u, on the ground. Some of these poor creatures are so utterly weak that they connot stand ID even ID the presence Of organism. Down they TO at once aHd sink into heather habits. Not a lew of these creatures strip off their clothes and go into the country. six wceka ago a girl came to my house with chalk marks upon her face rings on her wrists her clo'hing about one half yard of cloth about her loins. few minutes conversation served to show that she was an American. Only fortnight before she had thrown aside her clothes and adopted country habits There are scores of such men and women in the country, and unies some thing extraordinary is done many more will do tue same
The Weekly Arizonian., 1870-05-07

] WORD TO CONTRACTORS During the pres,
 ent month p,oposais fer various government
 c-a.ra,:, VII he opened a :he office of the
 sssistln, guarser,n ster, and it is to be hoped
 taat tue experience Of asst year will not be
 lost upon those who propose to furnish quar- termaat'r's supplies during the coming season. The baggs'y fvpras at which produce vas last year wres5oG from ha lands of thase engaged in agricultural pusluiss robbed and discoarpg> e1 many gooi and industrious nlen, and left many trac:s q land which yielded 2bundantly 1T fofme7 years urcYl.ivale3 and unclaimed If tho Gfproachiog season bring arecur5ence of ,bs rarke. prices Of l859 We shall not need tLe bullet an3 Grrow c f the Apache to accom- pHsh inc ora.th:oV of our agricultural enter- pr;sea at an early day IL is evident that ner- chants and specuiatorsto profit y transaction. in his line, must consul; the interests of the rrodecer The cOorse which will encourage men to labor js the same which will add to the wealth oftbe country, and, consequently, that vh'c5 will prove most advantageous to all. l Let contractors therefore ask fair price, and 1 rh.e they i've, perai: oIhers-thoss who work e. tben-,o live likewise.
The Weekly Arizonian., 1870-05-07
Se eaHed Proposals

will bo received at the office of the Board of Supervisors of the county of Pima, until o'clock ?. n. on the 18th day of May, 4. D, 1870, fer building adobe wall, (and furnishing the ma seEial fur the same,) around the land set apart for a Public Cemetery, near tue to of Tucson The said wall to be nine hundred and fifty -four (954) fsst in length, twenty (2O) inches thick and six (5) feet high, with rounded top. For further particulars enquire of E. N. Fish, chairman Board of Supervisors, or of the clerk of said Board.
 E. \. FISH,
 Chairman Sd. of Supervisors.
 f. II. GOODWIN,
 9m2 Recorder ard Clerk.
The Weekly Arizonian., 1870-05-07
By order,
 J. c, c. LEE, Bvt. It. Col. and Chf, Q. Nj. Sub-Dist, of Southern Arizona.
PEaGPOSAES FOR LEaIE ANEa
 CHARCOAL.

DEPOTQUARTERMASTER'S $ OFFICE,
 TUo ON, 4. T., April 18th, 1870. SEAEED PEsOP0S AIS. which must be made in quadruplicate, will be received at this office uaII noon on Tuesday tho 3st day of May next, for furnishing the Quartermlster's Depart. mcnt a this place with such quantities of good Lime and Charcoal as may be required during the fiscal year commencing on the Ist day of Jul : next.
 The price for each will be stated separately, by the bushel, in U. S. Gold Coin. Delivery to be msde from time to time as re- quired by the Depot ouartermas ter, and subject to his inspection.
 The right is reserved to rej ect any or all bids deemed unsatisfactory.
 Proposals to be endorsed, "Propoaals for Lime and Charcoal, and addressed to the un dersigned
 By authority, a3st5 J. G. c, LEE,
 BTt. It. Col and 4. Q. NJ, [. $. Army
The Weekly Arizonian., 1870-05-07
N OfiCe ,

All persons are cautioned agains. Purchas ng or negotiating pertain prcmissory note, for one thousand five hundred dollars, given by me to Simon R. Chambers, dated April 7tn, 1870, and payable on the first of January 1871, as the said note was obtained from ne by f-aud.
 S. ". CHAMBERS.
 Tucson, A. T., May 2, 1870. 7m3
The Weekly Arizonian., 1870-05-07
J. J. JOHNST0 Byt. Capt. U. 5. A., 4. 4. O.

CAMP MCDOwELL, A. T., April 2. E- SEALED PROPOSALS lea. be received at this office until r ocb,i "Wednesday, June lst, 1870, for supprg, U. $ Qua:tarmaster' Department at ih, with ONE THOUSAND (lOJG) cords o:Tg more or less, as may be equired for Otu fcom October |, 1870.
 The wood must consist entire'y of Nsg ant to be delivered at such times snlms quantities as the Qnartermaster's Dsgan, nay require. A cord to insist of oap hu. and ;wenty-eishI (l28) cubic feet, aud d closely pied.
 biidsrs wi.l state the price per cogi ias coin, for wood to be delivered.
 The names of at least two good gurrtsu be given in the proposals.
 Payment will be made in |. s Gold Ca or its equivalent in Legal Tender notes ig- d'ately after the receipt of the wood, f Quartermaster's Department be in taGda not, then as soon as funds may be rece7s.l such purpose.
 A copy of this advdrtisement Ia sip rom this paper) must be attached toesel Proposals to be endorsed "Proposa5io'>' plying Fuel al Camp Mcdowell, 4. T., sl-I De addressed to the undersigned
 The right is reserved to reject any anil bids offered.
 Bidders are invited to be present ''a opening of the bids.
 J. J. JOHNSTON, .
 Rrt Cln- II S A 4 Q J
The Weekly Arizonian., 1870-05-07
CAMP MCDOWELL, A. T. Apr; SEALED E0RGPOSAE.S n.;.,

sEAAED E'R0POsALs will x <. I'' ed atthis odice until l2 o'clock N 's ''s May 2lst. i07O, for supplying ,be ,''' r (e.' ? i lermaster s Department at rb;s o' { one million, five Hundred thousand d Y,S- , pound Of BzrIey. V.'...
 Bids will be received for the eD,;,. or aGy part of that amount. pr.yi3eJ 'e less than three hunlred thousand c G' pounds. Ve'
 The Bar'ey must be of the best op.r. ed in this section of the Territory -.! so- free from all dirt and foyeign .ubs,an-' '-' to be cleaned in flaming ui.l bss-.. very also to De delivered at such ,, in such quantities as the Quarlerms,,. } partment may require. '- Bidders will state their prices her Gold coin, fir Barley, to be thus deG,s, '.~ Each bid must be signed by ,wo r-,. persons as sureties. that in case cont. awarded, the same will be entered ir,. fulfilled. Payment will be made in U. S. Gop or It's equivalent in Legal Tender Nns, mediately after the receipt of the Grain Qualtermaster's Department be in fsnj. then as soon as funds may be recej,si such purpose.
 The right IS reserved to reject any s- bids, and to accept the whole or any e. of he grain.
 A coy ot this advertisement (a ss from this paper) w"st b. attached b .I old.
 Proposals to be endorsed Proposals fr {, piyrng Grain at Camp McDovei 4. T. 'J to be addressed 10 the undersigned.
 Bidders are invited to bs present atta. n ing of the D Gs. T
 J. J. JOHNSTw
 DUt lfo,4 .
The Weekly Arizonian., 1870-05-07

TUcsOy, A, T., June lsI' lo'
 NJ R. Platt of Tucson, is hereb aa :., :. our agent for the transaction ot all ou'-. connected directly or indirectly win T, '' -- portation of Government stores from '., Depot to all posts dependant upon Il l0' '' plies. .rr9
The Weekly Arizonian., 1870-05-07

The San Diego Union says that parties who left that city for the purpose of inspe cting the operations on the Fort Yuma road, render an exceedingly satisfactory accountofthe man. her in which the work is being conducted. Arriving at the canon they fourd force of 4om7n engaged at work removing rocks, level ing the ground, and constructing an excellent road generally. The road winding through this caIon to Mountain Springs, will proceed thsnse to the summit of a hill, by grade of I2 feetin every 100. More money will be needed to complete the work, but the Union is of opinion that the required sum may be raised without difficulty. The company held a meet ing aud appointed committee of one to pro- ceed to San Francisco to interest the mercan- tile cognmuaity of that city in the matter
The Weekly Arizonian., 1870-05-07
I4E HOTEl
NALNSTREET

MAIN STREET
 The building known as the "Ho'ssi House" has underwent a thorough reno vation and is nv open to toe Fl1@ under tbe ab bave name. The bed room. are airy and comfortable, and neatly idTll- having every accommodation to be l'as. any hotel between San Francisco and s'. L'- Tbe Table will be found to eontiia l-5 best that the eoHntry aff ords, PreP''s' by the most skilful cooks ia the ierTi''t' "GUS" will be always at his post in toe '-
 LEVIN 1 e. April l6 1870.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1870-12-16
Tho GreaG Pictorial Annual.

Hostetier's Unitcd Sta!es Almanac for pa1ss
Tor distribution, gratis, throughout the United
States, and all civilized countries Of the Western
Hemisphere. will bo published about tlre rst of
january. in tho English. German, French. Nor
weginn. Welsh, S@Cllsh. Holland, Bohefhian md
Spanish languages and all who wish to Understand
tho true philosophy of health should read anl BON
Her the valuable suggestions it contains In nddi-
tion to nn admirable medical treatise on the cnuses
prevention and cure Of great variety of diseases.
~ embraces large amount of information inter-
esting to the merchant, tho mechanic, the miner
tho farmer, the planter, md professional maj,
nni the calculations have BET n male for such ms.
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The nature, uses mid extraordinary sanitary cf.
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liable recipes for Tho ousehod and fdfni, hnmor.
Gus anecdotes, and othor instructive and amusing
reading matter, original and selected Among the
.,nnuals TO appear with the opening of the year.
tiis will 30 one Of he most Useful, and ady b. lid
for the assf,y. The proprietors Mossrs. Hostel
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1870-12-16

How TO MAKE HOME ATTnACTivE.-D Don't have
your stairs without buniscrs. at the risk of break.
ing your chiltrcn's hccks Don't haye wooden
ceilings. that require cord OF ghwood to ili,-
inmate the room. Don't hive windows without
glass, so that whichever it rains you must shut ,ut
,the light OF heaven Don't have snshes without
blinds SO thnt the summer sun will dazzle your
eyes. warp your furniture nrd fade your carpet.
But order all the necessary materials for finishing
your house in comfortable style from p. =. Toae,
Charleston g.. the larges, manufacturer Of such
things in the Southern S.n,es.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1870-12-16
/ RESH ARRIY AIS i

WE BEG TO INFORM OUR FRIENDS
w and the trading public, that our stock is
no" being rapidly replenished in al the de-
Partments, nnd thut we intend to sell our Goods
mt the lowest "LIYING RATES."
Wciohcr noro desirable stock than on any
previous occasion, ahd would call particular at
tcntion to our
Ladies' Dress Goods, Prints.
Doiostics, Tickings, Flannels.
Shawls, Blankets, &C., &C., &c.
Gentlemen cannot fail to find something to
suit them In our Gents' Furnishing Depart
ment-
French, German and Doeskin Cassimeres
and Jeans in endless variety.
OUR STOCK OF
Shoes, Boots, Hats, Notions,
Crockery and Groceries;
Ful! and Complete.
1t is Impossible for is to enu,nernie ayerv
article. and we simply inform our friends tbat
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Sss- 1VE INVITE TIE CLOSEST IN
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We take this occasion to inform the friends
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money, and shall be pleased to have them cali
and sottle their accounts. 'Ono good turn
deserves another"
WALLER WATSON G m
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1870-12-16

sGuTm CAROLINA BANK BILLS.
*Dnnk OF Charleston o.
*Bnnk of Newberry ID
Bank OF Camden 900
Bank Of Georgetown 7G1-
hiiIk OF South Carolina 8(3-
Bank of Chester 8G9-
Bnhk Of Hamburg : 7G1--
Bank of State Of $. e. prior to 1861 46G9-
Bank Of Stale CT g. c., Issue 1861
and 1909 800
*Plnnters' and Mechanics Bank of
Charleston @
*Peoplc's bank Of Charleston ID
xUnion Bank of Charleston ID
*Scdlbwestern Railroad Bank Of
Chnrlcston old ID
Southwestern Railroad Dank of
CHARLESTON. new Ia
State Bank Of Charleston GG1A
Farmers and Exchange Bank of
Chdrleson 1EN..
Exchange Bank of Columbia /: la
Commercial Bank of C olumbia 7R-
Merchants Bank of Cheraw 63-
Planters Bank Of Fairfield 6S1
State Of s. G. Bills Receivable 9bG9
City Of Chatl .ston Change Bills 95@--
*i,lla marked thus (*) arc being redeemed at
he Bunk Counters Of each.
March l8, 1870 % IL