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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-08-03
Vinegar Making.

Vinegar is produced by the trans
formation Of alcohol to acctic acid.
The alcoholic mixture must not be
too strong, else the transformation is
retarded, or too weak, else it will
putrcfy. The higher the temperature
and the greater the quantity Of air
brought in q given time in contact
with the cider or other alcoholic
mixture, the quicker is its trans
formation to vinegar. If, however,
the temperature is above 100 degrees,
alcohol is wasted by evaporation
Nearly all the vinegar sold in the
markets is made by what is known
as the quick process, but as thlS
method requires considerable cXpc-
%ricncc, and some expensive apparatus
it is not adapted to household man
ufacturc. BY this process cider or
other alcoholic mixtures arc con-
verified into good vinegar in from
three to ten hours, during which it
must drip through twenty feet of
wood shaviugs, corn cobs, stems OF
grapes or other similar substances,
and a constant drought Of heated air
passing through the shavings, keep
ing up a fermentation and coming IN
contact with every drop of the mix
turc, completely changes the alcohol
to acctic acid, and the more fcrmcnt
present the quicker is the vinegar
made or the souring process compile
ted. For family use ono barrel is
usually enough for a year. When
cider is made it is easy to have pure
healthful vinegar, but even then it is
not always 10 be found. IT should
be borne in mind that air, heat and
fermentation are necessary TO aCCtiii-
cation. If you have onc-half or one
third barrel of good vinegar at cider
making time and fill the cask with
new cider and leave the bung open,
the new cider will produce the fer
mcnt and the old vinegar will change
the whole in six weeks by keeping
moderately warm. If no old vinegar
is at hand to start with, add ten gal
Ions of pure rain or river water to
thirty gallons of cider, put in a cask
painted black and let it stand in the
sun with the bungholC open or only
by a patch or canvass tackled over it
to keep out insects. TO make from
common whiskcy add it to pure soft
water in the proportion of ono pint
of whiskcy to one gallon of hot
water which should be poured while
hot into a barrel to fcrmcnt. There
should DC q cask also for storage and
every two or three weeks, or as
needed, a few gallons may be drawn
out and added to the generating or
%fcrmcnting barrel. Sorgum syrup or
molasscs may be used in tho place OF
tho whiskcy if desired.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-08-03
What MANFRED Land Will DO.

Judge w. W. Goodpasture had,
last season, on his farm in Ovcrton
county, Tenn, near Livingston, a fine
crop of hay from a small tract of land.
From a., acres, sown in timothy and
clover, at the first cutting the
Judge took 81 600 pounds OF hay.
At the second cutting Ohc same sea-
SOM about 1900 were obtained
Making 10000 lbs. in all. The clover
and timothy were as high MS II man S
waist, and very thick on the ground,
and about equal parts of each were
sown.
This crop was raised on land that
had, rs the phrase is, been sworn
out" and was considered poor land,
having n clay subsoil-a light clay
loan.
On about : acres of this land, hogs
had been pasturcd and fattcncd for
years. On the other portion of the
A., acres stable manure was spread
broadcast quito free. On the part
1crtilized with hog manure, the yield
was better than on the other part.
The previous year this land had pro
duced a heavy crop of oats, the clo-
yer and timothy having been sown
with the oats.
If our farmers would pay more at
,cntion to the proper care of hog
manure, instead of allowing it to 60
TO waste, as too often happens, they
would reap n rich reward in the adj
dition thereby made to the crop. II
wcll-to-do farmers would fence in a
few acres and fattcn their hogs there
they would find that the manure
would tell in the next crop raised on
the land and from that portion OF
ground they might, with care and
proper management, raise - bushels
of corn TO the acre instead Of 30 or
~.
An intelligent farmer, who has
lately made somc obsCl vation on this
point, says that in his opinion the
manure, if properly saved, will pay
for the corn fed to the hogs.
AS stated above, on about > acres
OF inc Judges lalu, liOg nlalluTc
alone was spread, and those two
acres had the best crop of hay.
Another point that may bo NEIL
toned is this, that after the clover
has been cut a year or two, the roots
Of the clover, when the land is not
yiowcd, will, without any addition OF
other fertilizers, furnish a vast amount
Of manure. Practical agriculturists,
who have studied this matter, tell us
that, in some way, the roots Of the
clover draw valuable plant foo d
from the air and utilize it. The roots
also penetrate to a great depth, ant
by pulvcrizing the soil, give the mex
crop n better opportunity TO receive
nOurishmcnt.
Mr.. Gcddcs, a practical farmer il
New York State, who has writer
several lengthy articles on this sub
jcct, holds that clover is one Of Til,
best and most profitable manure.
that can be obtained. BESIDES, it j
cheap, and no labor is required il
hauling or spreading il, as in tht
casc of stables and artificial manurcs
AS rCn0yator of old and partial
" worn out lands, clover is rccOg
nizcd by all educated agriculturist
as Of prime Importance.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-08-03
BEERSHEBA SPRINGS.

Bccrshcba Springs is tho most charm
ing, delightful and attractive watering
| place in the South. The location is in
Grundy county, on Cumberland noun
tains, in one Of tho most pleasant and
cquablo climates on tho continent, and
surrounded by tho most beautiful and
magnificent OF scenery. Tho buildings
are largo and commOdiOus and were
erected with an eye to tho comfort of the
guests, regardless OF expense. The
rooms arc furnished in first class hotel
style, and the accommodations superb.
Sam. VI. Scott, the proprietor, has a ma
tional reputation rs a successful caterer
to tho taste of tho public. lie knows
their every want and ho knows exactly
how to administer to thcmto tho salts
faction of everybody. lilo has a happy
faculty of making everybody feel per-
fcctly ut home. The fare Of the hotel Is
superior to eny public house in the
South. 1t is the place to spend The sum-
me pleasantly, comfortably and in all
respects, agrecably. The company Is
large but not equal to tho capacity to en-
terrain them. Everybody there seem to
enjoy themselves and feel happy, they
are SO pleasantly situated. The hotel
renowned veteran, Gen. McMakin, is
Ur. SCOTS assistant, and it is unncces-
sary in tho XlXth century, to assure the
public Of his capacity which is only SUR
passed by his desire, to make them COM
Portable and happy. Before the war,
Bcersheba was tho favOrite and most
popular watering place in the South.
Under Mr.. SCOTS excellent manage
ment, and after the many and substan-
tial improvements he has made, her for
mcr fame is rC-established, and herglory
made to shine with a lustre SURPRISING
the splondors of her past renown. III
you want comfort, ease and elegance, 20
to Beershcba. Ii you want impaired or
failing health restored, flee to this de-
lightful retreat. The medicinal quail
ties of the waters, chalybcate, are as
celebrated as her majestic mountain site
is grand and beautiful. For debilitated
persons, and delicate children, II has no
equal in the benefits il best0ws. The
means OF access arc easy, passengers by
thetfaius from Nashville and Chatta-
nooga, leaving In, the morning, reach
Bcorsheba the same evening. The rail-
road extends to the beautiful and flour
town of McMinnville, and thence
excellent accommodations all in readi-
ness, and the roads 10 the Springs arc In
Iino condition. |
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-08-03
Oil Meal for Cows and Calves in
Summer.

When cows arc in profit, ~ little en-
ira feed, in the shape Of oil-mcal,
will be amply repaid in the yield Of
milk and butter. 1t must not be sup
posed that because n COW is on pas
turc there is no longer need for
stimulating food. The fact ia, that
with an ample supply of grass, the
appetite of the COW for the meal is
quite rs vigorous rs during the win
ter, when she was fed on hay. Cows
may be very prolitably fed with u
quart each Of oil-mcal morning and
night. They will lick il up from a
trough, lift is made sufficiently large,
without waste. when cows arc not
tied up at night, II good plan of feed
ing them is to have Il square box for
each COW, large enough tor her to put
her nose in easily, and six inches
deep. Put the allowance of meal in
these boxes. They may be scattered
about the yard, at such a distance as
will give each animal an opportunity
to cat without being driven away by
the others.
Calves will soon show, in their i'm
proved appearance and hNstcncd
growth. A small handful given
them in their pasture daily, will push
them forward rapidly. II is well to
use Il small tin pan to feed them
with, and a few minutes spent with
the young stock daily, is not only an
agreeable occupation, but highly
profitable for the nor regularly the
owners attention is given to his cat
tie, the sooner he will perceive amy
thug wrong, and I've able at once to
remedy it, and a daily visit is seldom
made unless there is some express
purpose in il. Let the purpose then
be TO give them n little extra feed,
and II double benefit will result
HcorM anil Home.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-08-03
Good Advice TO IL Beginner.

Would you advise a widow, with
three children depending on her for
support to invest her savings (somc
two hundred dollars,) in bees, and
mate bookkeeping her business. |
nm told that money thus invested
will give me two or three hundred
per cent, and that | can attend to it
myself without trouble. have no
experience but | am told it requires
none, and that | am more sure of
success than in anything else"
We would advise this woman to
purchase two or three colonies OF
bees, study their habits, see how she
succeeds with them, but by no means
invest her all in any new branch of
industry. We think she will find
bookkeeping pleasant and profitable,
and the investment in a small way,
may yield her even rs much rs she
is told il will do. (Wc would almost
risk the "gucss" that it was some
agent or patcntCc of n wonderful
hive, who told her this! There arc Sc
many hives now that, il you only
buy them, and put bees, in them you
Will make your %lOrtunc.)
Let our friend he cautious and de-
pend upon il that in this, as in any
thing else, success is in proportion
to the knowledge and attention
brought TO bear upon it. If she sue
cccds i'll u small way, she can invest
more largely at any time.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-08-03
The Memphis Avalanche.

We direct attention to the advertise
mcnt of this sterling journal; and tho
low terms upon which 1t is offered to the
public, places it within the reach OF ey-
cry family to obtain II Of the ablest
conducted newspapers In the South.
Tho market reports of tho Avaianche
are gotten up with great a r and are
most thorough and complete. The po-
litical and news dobartments arc ably
conducted. 1t is fully alive to the mate
rial interests Of tho South and justly
stands in tho front rank OF the leading
journals of the country.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-08-03

PAIN KILLER.-1n another column
will DO found tho advertisement of Da-
Wis Pain Killer. There Is probably nc
other preparation manufactured that has
become SO much OF a household word as
tho Pain Killer. For thirty years II has
stood before the public, and tho innum-
orablo testimonials that have been call
ferth Voluntarily, testify fully to its
morits. When you need a family medi-
cine buy the Pain Killor.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-08-03
A Hungarian Dairy.

Yesterday we went out cast to
I'esh to look over the farm of Il gen
tlcmm who, il is said, has the finest
lot of cows in Hungary. We found
about sixty head OF really splendid
cattle of mixed Holland and Swiss
breeds. very large and smcothcd-
Skinned, admirably kept in stables so
clean aud airy that we had fully an
ticipatcd and were prepared II relish
the excellent cold milk which was
presented To us for rcircslimcnt.
These cows are not pasturcd-tiat
is, they do not depend on p%asturagc,
although they are allowed SUI
ficicnt run for exercise and health.
Their food consisted of cut straw,
Hungarian grass and bran NASH
Tho stables were furnished with
straw cutting and stcaming apparatus
on quite All extensive scale every
thing indicated n high degree of or
der and economy,
The native Hungarian cattle are of
\ light dun color, in shape and APP
pcarancc much like our Texas cattle,
with like immense horns. AS we
came down the Danube, We passed
very many large drovcs OF them,
drinking Oh bathing at the shores.
They were very interesting in ap.
p%caranoo, particularly as they are all
of q color, in this more resembling
wild than domestic animals.
Upon the farm referred TO are
raised chiefly rye and Indian corn,
with Hungarian grass and vegetables
tor the stOck.-C. ". MaySh III CHI
c0go Post.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-08-03

The editor Of the Hartford Times
having been attacked iOi speaking
rather too freely in regard TO the cx-
travagancc of female attire, in reply
says :-"We have no desire to see
our sisters adapted TO the garb of
men, nor reduce their drapcry TO the
primcval fg-lcaf; but we do wish
that they would be persuaded to
dress with that degree of simplicity
which would relieve them from much
drudgcry, promote their health and
comfort, and enhance their beauty.
Women of wealth and position in So
cicty, by this means, greatly relieve
the burdens OF those in humber walk
Of life, by presenting an example of
style which the latter would follow
without difficulty. Those elaborate
contrasts in dress which we now Of
ten see between different classes of
society would be softcncd down,
and the poor girl would be less Of
ten mortified by having her simple
gown ovcrshadowcd by the endless
LOUNGES, tucks and panicrs
Of her more fashionable ncighbOr.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-08-03
The Chicago Republican.

The Chicago Republican, under the
able management of J. Is. Mccullough,
tho celebrated Washington correspond
ont, "Mack" Of tho Cincinnati CONNER
ciai, and afterwards editor OF the EhQui'-
en-, II ono OF the best newspapers pub
lished. It already leads in circulation
all Oftho Chicago papers. lilo is ono OF
tho most accomplished Journalists of the
American press, and his paper wiclds a
mighty power and influence in the
Northwest, and throughout tho country.
The Daily Is published at 81, and the
Weekly at $3.50 per annum. Its mar
ket reports are the most accurate and re-
Liable OF. u paper In Chicago.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-08-03

None arc so apt TO love strongly,
as those who gain hardly none so,
apt TO he eager for more, us those
who mduly value what is gotten ;
none so apt TO clap the wing of scorn'
and victory, a those who think they
are rising in their strength, and those
who, in that strength, have fallen
unobscrvcd.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-08-03

REAL ESTATE DISTRIBUTION OF MEM
PHrs.-A SHORT PosTPONENENT.-Sat-
isfactory reasons to the Managers Of the
Real Estate Distribution OF Memphis,
oeuse them to ask Of the public the in
diligence Of a short postponement. Our
scheme is one Of magnitude. TO success,
fully got through with it has required
the establishment OF Agencies through
out the United States. This has been
done; but more time has been necessary
to do 30 than at first supposed. We are
now In working order, from New York
to San Francisco. The drawing comes
of on AUGUST 3lsT, without fail. BY
that date we will have realized u most
sanguino expectations, and will render
the public that satisfaction we have al
ways designed to give. Our Offices oy-
erywhere will continue open until then.
Gall on Mr.. J. A. BOWEN, at II. Dorman
II Co.'S. for circulars and particulars.
FAssMORB q RUFFIN, Managers,
Memphis, Tenn.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-08-03

The Michigan Farmer says il
knows of an English gardener who
would neve. allow any rubbish to be
burnt, but had it thrown into heaps
TO rot. II is astonishing, if left to
time, how quickly that agent will
perform tie work vi dccaying trash.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-08-03
In sections Of the country whcro
FEVER AND AGUE
CINCINNATI BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

T OUIS Wholesale Manufac-
IL turer Cigars and Tobacco. Special atttcn-
ton called to the ''Big and Little Casino
brands of Cigars. 1S7 Walnut st. Cincinnati, o.,
OUGHEAD d PORTER, Door, Sash
IL and Shutter Manuf's.; Rough and Dressed
Lumber, Joists, Scantling, Shingles, Lath, &C..
q Hannibal ct.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-08-03

Any person sending a club often or more for
one year. at these ratcs. will receive n copy
gratis.
Additions may be made, pro rata, TO clubs at
any timo during the year; the subscription to
expire. in every case. with that of the club.
Postmastcrs desiring to act as Agents for the
WEEKLY AVALANCHE arc authorized to retain
a commission Of 1917 per cent. of the mono
collected from my new subscriber. mt full
yearly rates. renting balance to III. Remit
tanccs ut our risk only when made BY draft,
money order or express.
Address AVALANCHE,
22 Jefferson ST., Memphis, Tenn.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-08-03
Best and Cheapest Newspaper
IN THE SOUTHWEST

With the increase in tho size of the paper,
they present additional inducements to Clubs
In the reduction of rates, as seen in the fol-
lowing
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-08-03

Seven years ago, last Saturday, tho
battle OF Atlanta was fought.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-08-03
Columbia Athen2um.
TENN ESSEE.

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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-09
A MIRACLE,

On -. fifteenth day OF September.
ammo Domini eighteen hundred and sev-
entv. the troops {: Victor Emanuel en-
tered the Pontihcal States. and marched
against Rome. On the same day the
Neapolitan States We're entered by the
spirit Of Saint Dominick. who prevailed
over the people in most miraculous
way. The particulars of Victor Emanuels
movements can be found in his army
bulletins. which are preserved at Rome
on high shelf. in order to guard them
against an overflow of the Tiber: and the
details of Saint Dominicks entry are TO be
found in circular issued by the general
OF the Dominicans. published in the OFF,
cial organ Of the order. II Is not possible
for US to give the name Of the general Of
the Dominicans. as he is too unpersonal
in his office to Use his patronymic. in his
official communications but We can give
his Office at full. which is. General OF
the Dominican>. This officer issues his
bulletins like any other general. and one
of these bulletins details that whereof We
are simply reporting.
The Convent of ST. Dominick. is located
in the village of Soriano. in Calabria. and
has been blessed with numerous favors
and graces. It's reputation has extended
into the uttermost parts of Calabria. and
even into stranger lands, when the rob
hers were not too numerous On the if
teenth Of September annually the COM
memoration of the Holy Image Is ceie-
brated at Soriano, and pious pilgrims at
tend in vast hosts. when the banditti
graciously permit them to do so. This
statement about the robbcr is liable to
be construed as an impersinence By those
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-09
The NEW BOARD OF CITY SCHOOL
DIRECTORS.

We publish in another column the list
OF the newly elected members OF the Board
OF City School Directors. Also, gra:u-
itous lecture of Superintendent Conway
unon the duties OF teachers n reference
to soliciting members OF the board for
situations The new board comprises
several gentlemen OF eminent fitness for
the positions rendered. and We are hope
full tina: better day Is soon 10 dawn upon
our almost demoralized school system.
Ii the new board, with the advice and
assistance of the able, accomplished and
earnest Superintendent OF the Sixth Di-
vision. viii now be permitted 10 enter
upon the discharge Of their duties without
let. hindrance or extra official meddiinC
We may be able to have as good schools
here as We had three OF four Years ago.
But while We are reasonably hopeful upon
this point. We can not fail to fore>ee pos
sible difficulties With a board COM
posed in a measure Of men fit for their
places. and division superintendent who
is just the right man in the right place.
may We not hope for a little exercise of
that rare virtue. hrmness in the night,
which is above all price.
We notice that Mr. Conway has as
sumed the responsibility of calling the
newly elected members together. We
had supposed that this duty would devolve
upon NJ. Carter. who is the legally con-
stituted adviser Of the board But as the
State Superintendent. is probably Jealous
for the promotion Of the cause of educa-
ton. he wishes, no time to be lost, and
hence be is pronpt in action
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-09
A VAIL FROM TEXAS.

\ sli .ht eruption reaches Us from Texas.
4 gentleman named Walker is the erlpter,
and he uses the name Of the Gemocrltic
State Central Committee IS his shield and
reference. This breaking out is OF the
usual SORT .ha. has been made familiar 10
Us by Mes>rs. B-ice, Br,uChn K Co, As the
organs OF the Democratic State Central
Committee il Louisiana. OIL similar oc-
casions. 70 VII: when "A election WAS
under discussion. II is O: the narrowing
order OF architecture. being dressed up in
such inaamuatory shapes ana periods a>
to have the effect o: curdlins the young
blood and fre-.iEs with sudden erection
the natural hair. Texas is in a serious
WAY if this relation is correct. but un.or
tunately the people seem 10 be hard 70
satisfy As to the irri.an. that Mr.. Walker
decIaims about Thu State seems TO "
prosperous beyond all precedent. and the
people ara apparently welded 10 tie
misery and ruin which the Demo
cratic Sta.e Central Committee makes such
bother about. In fact they signify
a distressing lSt.eSsne>S on the subject,
and one irreverent settler remarked audi
bly, in Houston that he had heard that
tale Of woe for thirty years. and !.
always made It's appearance when the
Democrats were out of Office. Mr..
Walker declares that nothing bU: the
Democratic party can save the country,
and if the Job was-not TUNED over 70 them
pretty soon. even their ability to pre-
serve the people, the laws and the consti-
tuition would lie such sham upon the
human capacity. as to be Of doubtful re-
suit This is the eruption that reaches
Us from Texas, and it only wants one ele-
ment to subject il to the charge Of being
positive plagiarism from las. year 5
manitests, issued by Messrs. Brice,
Braushn 4 Co, 10 the people Of Louisi-
ana. 1t makes no mention Of the zoologi-
cal fowl called the vampire. This biri
was probably eviscerated from the pro-
duction in order TO prevent a breach Of
copyright. Texas IS safe as ve..