The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-19

A LESSON IN DEMoCRACY.-The Hart
ford Courant says that, during the grand
dukes walk through the Bridgeport cartridge
factory the other day, he pointed to several
working-men and inquired of Gov. Jewell,
are these men what you call the common
people = The governor replied that they
were lar specimen of the working classes
in this country. ''But do you mean to say
that these get into official position ?' further
asked the imperial scion. ''Perhaps not any
of these men," rejoined Gov. Jewell, "but
men of their class do; they are educated men,
most of them-that is, they can all probably
read and write, and most of them take ami
read the newspaper" ''Do you know OF any
cases where such men have actually been
elected to office?' again queried the curious
Alexis. 80, certainly" the governor said;
Il, myself, worked in the shop as tanner
till l was twenty years Of age;" and the an
nouncement seemed to puzzle the duke q
good deal. Here was the governor of state,
as well dressed and as well appearing as him
self, who had actually worked in a shop, and
TINS man was welcoming him in behalf OF u
hundred thousand voters; it was more of All
enigma than the boy had ciphered on prev-
ously; but as he goes through the country
he will ascertain, upon nqulring, that very
many of the public men here have come di-
rect from the workshop. In Massachusetts,,
where he is now visiting, Gov. Clahin was a
shoemaker, Senator Wilson was cobbler
also, and Gen. Banks was machinest. In
every state Just such self-made men can be
found. They I'LL the highest places Presi-
dent Grant was a tanner, and Vice President
C0lfax printer. President Lincoln split
rails for living. There is no end to these
examples Of promotion.
WINTER CARE OF FSHEEP.-Sheep are look-
ing up. The tide has turned. But unless
sheep are to be taken up as permanent part
ofthe farm stock and proper care and attention
given to them it would be better for the farmer
to let them alone. Sheep properly cared
for, are the most profitable and least trouble
some farm stock; but if neglected and improp-
erly managed, none so soon become out of
condition and become diseased and die. Win
ter is the most trying time for them. "Cod-
ding" is the most hurtful thing. With good
feed uobk of sheep would do better to lie
out of doors in the snow the whole winter,
than to be kept in a close, warm stable. Run
ming at the nose and lung disease will surely
follow too closely penning up. Unless the
weather is stormy, or the ewes with lambs
are near their time, they should be turned in
to field every day. They should have fresh
water (access to spring is best) at least
once every day. 1t is mistake that sheep
will thrive with snow for drink, and yet
many tlocks are permitted thus to quench
their thirst every day during the winter.
Glover hay is the best standard feed with
half a pint of oats, rye or buckwheat daily.
Sheep do better with little change in their
feed occasionally. Salt, in which a fourth
part of sulphur is mingled, should be placed
where they can always have access to it.
Corn-stalks may do as a coarse feed to pick
amongst, but as a standard feed it does not
seem palatable enough for them. They will
live on it but do not thrive. Separate the
dock into at least two ortions. The lambs
and in-lamb ewes which may be weakly,
should, at all events, be taken from the
strong, hearty ewes, wethers and bucks, and
extra care given to them. 1t is still better to
keep the wethers and bucks by themselves,
and thus make three divisions. Guard against
dogs. which at this season are more than ever
mischevious. Ii dog is kept on farm, let
him be well acquainted with the flock and
they with him. Above all things, be patient,
quiet. attentive and exactly regular in feed
ing and watering, not overfeeding nor stint
ing the flesh, but having found the right way,
persevere therein, and do not swerve one way
or the other from it, One cannot neglect his
sheep one day and make up by extra care the
next.-Amcricdn Agricuituratist.