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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-11-02
Mistakes in the Use of Fertilizers.

The cause of failure in the use of con-
centratedifertllzers Is often due to the man
ner in which they are applied. 1t is difficult
for those who have been accustomed to use
bulky manures to realize that the full ferti-
lzing potency of a bushel of animal excre-
neDt that may be held in a large table,
spoon, and that handful of one adds to
plant structures as decidedly as several
shovels full of the other. A full dose of
opium given to patients furnishes quite a
dark bulky powder, or pill; but if we
seperate the alkaloidal principle upon
which It's hypnotic power depends, we have
only little delicate white powder which Il
breath OF wind will blow away. The one
eighth grain powder will affect the human
organism as powerfully as ten times the
weight Of opium. If we are so forgetful of
'potencies' as to administer as much, or
even one-quarter as much, of the white
concentrated powder as of the bulky dark
one, we should destroy ourr atient's life, or
1T least do great injury 10 his health. SO,
If in the use of genuine superphosphate, or
guano, or ground bones and ashes, we for
get their power, and apply too much, or
apply them too directly, we endanger the
life of our plants.
An experiment made upon corn furnishes
an illustrative case in point. At the time
OF planting upon field divided by narrow
strip Of sward land, we directed that on
one sides a tables spoonful of the mixed
bone and ashes should be placed in each
nil, and we'll covered with the soil; npon
The other, four rows were to be treated
similarly and upon the remainder, the hills
should receive Il double quantity. 1t is
curious to observe the effects. The first
field anlsfour rows are remarkably thrifty.
fIaf. Ill
remarkable visor from the start On the
other hand the over-dosed corn appeared
for Il long while as if paralyZed by some
wasting disease. 1t could not bear up un-
der so much of good thing. More free
ammonia was formed at the start than could
te appropriated by the tender plants and
many OF them perished from over-stmula-
tlon and heat produced by the Preventative
changes OF the active bodies in contact.
The corn that survived is at pres ent grow
in9 finely, and will nc doubt afford large
yield.
Now, if this had happened in the course
Of our regular agricultural labors, and with
out any understanding of the nature of the
fertlllzlng substance used, it is probable it
would have been condemned as worthless
article. This has been the case with hun
dreds OF experiments, aud it is indeed
perfectly natural conclusion to reach. But
we must learn to reason, learn to have pa
tlence, learn the character of the substances
we employ upon our lands. We must be
careful how we reach conclusion; we
must examine closely to see if they are
based upon correct grounds. There are
we'll established principles in agriculture;
let us cling to them, and when we get re-
suits that are puzzling or paradoxical, we
must study causes, and not judge hastily.
Journal of Chemistry.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-11-02

were found clasped together so tightly
that considerable force was necessary to
separate them. These were undoubtedly
stitled to death, and sank away with the
deep. profound sleep that knows no wax
ing. One old man was found head down
ward below the water; a little boy was
near him with his hands clinched in the
old mans white hair Three women
were almost doubled with heavy bodies
pressing upon them from above Those
on the top of the well were badly disfig-
ured by the fire. This was indeed pit
of destruction. The water was about five
feet deep, and the well was walled in
nicely with stone, having a diameter OF
fully four feet. But beyond was more de-
struction In the road were two children
and q man roasted to a crisp. One cellar
contained three bodies, evidently of
adults. All the houses along the roads
down TO Sturgeon Bay were reduced to
ashes, and in them, or near by were the
blackened corpScs Of the ill-tated resi-
dents, Twelve only are as yet known to
have escaped. These ran to the lake and
plunged to their necks in the water
Death and horror have made clean
sweep in that settlement and vicinity as
far rs the eye can reach. No words can
express the facts rs they stare at the spec
tator on the spot.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-11-02
Notes for Butter Makers.

One inch and half'-shalower instead of
deeper-is the proper depth to set the milk
Zinc pans are better than tin, aud the cool
er the place where there is II circulation Of
air, the better. Skimming must be done
before curds form, or else after they have
solidthed. Better if you want the best
butter; better if you want the most, but
never half way between, unless you are
more for your convenience in the matter
than your profit We advise churning every
day, If the cows number half dozen. But
ter washed in clear cold water In the churn
is not injured, while considerable labor is
saved, and the less manipulation with the
hand while in the churn and while out of it
the better. There is grain to butter, as
well as delectable something in the taste,
which the hand and even the paddle can
annlhilate. Use oak boxes for marketing,
and If the rules are carefully followed, the
result must be satisfactory
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-11-02

Probably the farmers OF Maine were
never placed In SO awkward position with
reference to d rotation of crops on their
farms as at present. The extreme drouth
Of Two years has destroyed the catch of
grass on a large number of farms. The
consequence is that there is much more
waste land than they know how to manage.
The land laid down for many years past
is now unproductive. Some OF 1t on moist
land, where it has been highly manured,
may be reseeded without plowing, but
large portion of it must be plowed again
before crop of grass can be obtained.
The manure put on the land for the last two
years has largely wasted away by the
t!rOuth.
While all this is going on, the older por-
tions Of the field need blowing up. Here is
where The difficulty comes, aud the question
arises, how shall we balance these evils. If
we had an abundance of manure, the ques
tion would soon be answered, but farmers
generally are destitute of manure, and the
almost universal reduction of our stock
vii! render the manure heaps smaller than
usual.
From what we have seen and can gather
from the opinions of our best farmers, the
safest course to pursue will generally be to
plow up and manure well and plant the
next year as much as we can, of land that
failed to catch in grass. If we have old
fields that have run out, plow up and sow
with buckwheat or oats, so as to have the
ground in as mellow a condition as possible
for the next years hoed crop.
With the present high price for labor it is
not advisable to take up too much land
without manure to dress it. 1t only makes
z slave Of a man, without any prospect
of reward.
The timely rains since the first of August
have enabled the grass roots to get good
start, and many fields that seemed barren
last summer are rapidly becoming covered
with good green sward.
1t is also an encouraging thought that
one extreme usually follows another, so
that we may anticipate a good crop of
grass, apples and grain, and a scarcity of
the next year. This is one
decision on the score of probabilities"
T Lewiston journal
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-11-02
Farm, Garden, and Household,
Preparing Bees for Winter.

writer in the c-keepers Journal SAYS
this Is The month in which to lay the foun-
,ation Tor the successful wiMtcring of bees
All stocks that are deficient in stores, or
arc weak in numbers, should be attended to
now Equai1e the amount of stores by
exchanging inll frames from strong heavy
-wauns, tor empty OF partly filed ones,
rlken from weaker stocks. Where the
aplarian has many stNckS that are weak IN
uNMOer~, we tbuk the best plan is To- unite
them mite HS many SwarDs as will make
one good strong warm. whether ii be Two
three or more. IAe Hethud We prefer IN
uniting Is this Close the entrance of the
hive, SO that no bees cIu escape, and rap
upon its sides for three or four minutes !;
then fumlgate them thoroughly with tobacco
smoke, Now take ont the frames one by
3ne. and brush the adhering bees into an
Empty box. Proceed in the same way with
rs many swarms as yOu wish 10 put to-
4tthtr. Then select the best combs those
tontauing brood and honey, and iiil one Of
tue hi .es, ana hive the bees, - in swarm
sHg. II the weather he warm. as it should
r. when uniting, keep the bees confined
ID the hive ful iWa or three days, opening
y about half an hour before sunset. When
taking the frames out Of the hives, before
crushing of the bees, carefully look them
0Nef, and secure the queen if possible
After The bees arc hiVed il they show by
,heir actions that they have no queen, give
hem The best One, and She VIII be accepted.
Al stocks should have at least twenty
pounds 0i honey, and after equaiizing
stores, VI ANY have Tot this amount, resort
must oe had to feeding, No one should
sell a,i his surplus honey until the honey
season /, Ntet and he knows Lis bees VIII
fut require feeding. i honey in the comb
be fed, place 1T over The custer Of bees,
where id VII be easy OF aeccsS. II liquid
honey be used. il should be thoroughly
sealded and sk mined. rut it in some tin
vessel ot convenient SIZE. and place il in 50
aett1e ol b0iin- water Cuban honey an
-wtrs good purpose for feeding, Wber"
honey cunnut be obtained, dissolve coffee
IA sugar, scI.d ana skim it thoroughly.
and it will be found good substitute.
4 word in regard TO feeding. We see
that some recommend pouring honey direct
ly into the combs, tinishng HE job at one
operation Now we are decidedly in favor
OF feeding small quantities III time, for
the reason that it induces the bees to com
mence breeding. We have uniformly no.
ticed that stocks that raise the most brood
now winter tile uast, and from personal
observation and experience we unAesitat-
ingiv lay 10 down a, % rule, that those
stocks winter The best that rear plenty OF
brood late iu The season, other things being
equal % ieeding liquid sweets, use some
one of Tie Improved t0rns OF bee-ieeders.
feed enough it once, so that it will not re-
yuire more than tWour three weeks to feed
he amount needed. Ali stocks that are
queenle,s should be united with some weak
stock containing Il fertile queen, according
To directions for uniting If The above III
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-11-02

II the world seems cold to you, ..
kindcs fires to warm it
Let their comfort hide from view
Winters that deform it.
Hearts rs frozen as your own
TO that radiance gather;
You will soon forget to NOAH
"Ah the cherries weather.'
If the worlds wilderness.
Go build houses in it!
viii it help your loneliness.
On the winds to din it,
Raise Il hut, however slight;
Weeds and brambles smother;
And to roof and meal invite
Some forlorner brother.
If the worid's ale OF Tears,
Smile till rainbowS span it.
Breathe the love thai life endears,
Cleal from clouds to fan it,
OF your gladness lend q CLEAN
Unto souls that shiyer;
Show them how dark Sorrows streau
Blends with Hopes bright river.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-11-02

The papers are all giving directions
chow to preserve autumn leaves" Mr..
Greeley thinks thay are rather tough for
but if they are boiled with
plenty of beet syrup, and the syrup drawn
off by thorough undertaking. the leaf
may be perfectly retained. The leaves
may then be used for mulching and with
care can be made to last till spring.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-11-02

Troy policeman knocked man down
the other evening for approaching him
with an uplifted club. On examining his
victim he discovered that he was carrying
an umbrella on his shoulder
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-11-02

A lady in Iowa gave such hearty kiss
to lady friend in Il carriage that the
horse mistook the sound for the crack OF
the whip and started off, throwing the
lady out of the vehicle, fortunately with
but slight damage
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-11-02
ONE FAIR YOUNG WOMAN

ONE FAIR YOUNG WOMAN
was bent nearly double, but clasped to
her breast was sweet young babe, whose
lips seemed glued to the fond young
mothers in the last long kiss OF death.
Three little girls, one of them with gold
en- blonde tresses falling to her waist
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-11-02

Bedford County, Tennessee, was recent
ly the scene Of q summary punishment
inflicted by the indignant citizens upon
two negroes, who had been discovered
while attempting villainous outrage up
on two white women. After their arrest,
and while being taken away for trial. the
constables and prisoners were suddenly
surrounded by q party of mounted men,
twenty-five or thirty in number, who wore
no disguises, but were unknown to the
officers and other persons present. The
strangers demanded that the prisoners be
surrendered to them, which was refused
until lit became evident that further op-
position was useless, the strangers an
nouncing that they We're determined to
have them, no matter what the cost or
consequence. At last, obtaining possess
ion of the prisoners, the party proceeded
with them about two miles from the mag
istrate's Office, where, in broad daylight
and without resorhng to any disguise
whatever, they without further ceremony
hanged the two guilty negroes upon the
same tree. Waiting at the place until the
two men were dead, the strangers attached
a placard to the fatal tree, containing the
words, "Under penalty of death, let the
bodies of Samuel Gallighan and Henry
Williams remain here until noon to-mor-
row. when the coroner can hold an inquest,
if he wishes" Both Williams and Gal
lighan were terror to the whites and
blacks of Bedford, and all rejoice at hay
ing been rid of their presence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-08
Iailu Aennebee Aournal.
BACHELOR,S GHOST.


The recent startling revelations made
BY supernatural agency in a neighbor-
ing city, says the New Orleans Picayune,
has caused many of our spiritual be-
levers to rake up their "reminiscences OF
ghostly visitants The most remarkable
OF these is furnished by a bachelor friend
of the reporter, to whom he has unbur-
dened the one secret that he has between
the living and the dead.
"sYou know" said our friend. show
eyaded the widow whom | followed into
the clover patch many long year ago
Inever, confessed to you, however, that
it was like tearing my heart out to revive
those bright memories, now almost faded
by the lapse of time. My love for that
beautiful widow had become Il recolec-
ton; its poignancy was gone, and my
mind regarded it with the quiet interest
with which we sometimes look upon a
beautiful picture. Perhaps these impress
sions were enhanced from the circum-
stance of her death, which occurred a few
years after our sad parting. But up to
that event do not believe she ever for
gave my desertion. She spoke of it in
her last illness, and said she should die
content if assured that | would never
love another. Any way she died. 1t at
lected me greatly, and almost resolved
to obey her wishes. But as time went by
1 began to forget this wish of my dead
sweetheart.
Three years went by from the time we
buried her under the willows. and the vio-
lets had thrice doomed on her breast,
when, one evening concluded to call on
lady friend. l didn't exactly love her,
put there is no telling what might have
happened but for the spectre that | saw
that night.
1--WE were seated, playing the then
fashionable game of euchre. / felt that
the air was little chilly, and closed the
doors. Scarcely had resumed the game
when my attention was attracted to the
opening of the door. Looking up, | saw
lady enter. She was dressed Just as
mad last seen my widow. | half arose to
otter her seat, thinking il was some one
OF the family, when caught the express
sion OF her face. 1t was livld and death
like; but the features were those of my
widow, was spell bound with astonish-
ment. She walked to the mantel, and
resting one arm on it, regarded me fixed
ly. / was breathless with alright Tor a
moment, but, recovering myself, stepped
forward as if to address her, when she
shook her head and moved away. Tht
expression of her eyes was fixed an,
burning. They said as plain as word.
could have done, Keep to your faith
"a"What could l do? Would you hav,
me keep to my courtship when even tn,
dead warned me against it!
"As my shadowy visitor moved away
glanced down at her feet Even in death
she had preserved her identity: There
was hole in her stockingr'
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7-3O GOLD LOAN
OF THE
Northern Pacific r. r
RAPID PROGRESS OF THEsW0RK.

The building of the Northern Pacific Railroad
(begun July last0 is being pushed forward with
Several thousand men are employed in Minnesota
and on the Pacific coast. The grade is nearly
completed 206 miles westward from Lake Supe.
rior; trains are running over 100 miles of finished
road and trackaying is rapidly progressing toward
the eastern border OF Dakota Including its pur.
chase OF the ST. Paul X Pacific Road, the Northern
Pac Company now has lI3 miles OF completed
road and by September next this Will be increased
to at least 500.
A GOOD INVESTMENT Jay Cooke & Co.. are
now selling, and unhesitating!y recommend, as a
Profitable and perfectly safe investment, the First
Mortgage Land Grant Gold Bonds of the Northern
Pacific Railroad Company. They have 30 years
to run, bear Seven and ThreeTenths per cent. gold
interest (more than per cent. currency and are
secured by first and only mortgage on the entire
road and its equipments, and also, as fast as the
road is completed, on
$1,000 ACRES OF LAND to every mile of track
or 500 Acres for cash 81 900 Bond. They are eX-
empt from u ). Tax; Principal and Interest are
payable in Gold; Denominations; Coupons, 500
TO 81 900; Registered, 500 to $4,000
LANDS FOR BONDS. Northern Pacific 1905
are at all times receivable at ten per cent. above
par, in exchange for the Company's Lands, at their
lowest cash price. This renders them practically
interest baarng land warrants.
SINKING FUND. Tine proceeds of all sales OF
Lands are required be devoted TO the re-pnrehase
and cancellation of the First Mortgage Bonds OF
the Company. The Land Grant OF the Road ex
ceeds Fifty Million Acres, This immense sink ng
dn, the s Of w ire
their ample security and high rate of interest there
is no investment accessible TO the people, which is
more profitable or safe. .L
EXCHANGING u. S. FIVETWENTIES. The
success of the New Government per cent. Loan
will compel toe early surrender of United States
per cents Many holders of Five-Twenties are now
exchanging them for Northern Pacific Seven-1hr-
ties thus realizing a handsome profit, and greatly
increasing their yearly income.
OTHER SECURITlES.-All marketable Stocks
and Bonds will be received at their highest current
price In exchange for Norther n Pacific Seven Thr-
ties. Express charges on money or Bonds received,
and on Seyen-Thirties sent in return, will be paid
by the Financial Agents. Full information maps
pamphlets, etc., can be obtained on application at
any agency, or from the undersigned.
For sale by
JAY CooK e. GO
PHILADELPHIA, NEW YORK, WASHINGTON,
Financial Agents Northern Pacific Railroad
Company.
B. e. Potter q Bro.
w. T.. Johnson, Cashier Granite National Bank
Agents in Augusta. feb6-teod&w3m
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids and
Minnesota Railway.

The completion of this Road has given to these
Bonds an established character equal to any mort
gage issue dealt in at the Stock Exchange. We are
prepared to buy and sell them at any time, at our
Banking House, at market Price thus placing them
ON the same basis, for temporary or permanent In
yestment, with Governments or any other security.
These bonds are a Dr>t and only mortgage on a
railroad that has cost double the amount of the is
sue, and which commands, without con petition all
the traffic of Northern Iowa and Southern Mime
sota-shortenlng the distance from st. Paul TO
Chicago ~ miles and TO 81. Louis than ninety
miles.
The net earnings are already largely in excess of
interest the bonds and doubt exists that they
will more than double within the ensuing year.
contract has been secured with the Chicago,
Burlington X QuiGcey X. X. Company, obligating
the latter to invest 80 pc, cent gross earnings
derived from traffic with the Burlington Cedar
Rapids h Minnesota Road in the bonds of this Com
pany. This arrangement is a strong guarantee of
the Bonds, and establishes large sinking fund for
their redemption.
The convertabity privilege in these bonds en-
ables them to be exchanged for stock, at par at any
time. This to the holder, at his option, a
share in any excess of earnings the interest
obligation.
Al. exchange of Government securities for these
bonds returns "a per cent interest instead of per
cent which is all that Governments pay at present
price, besides leaving an immediate gain of about
20 per cent in price Tor REIMBURSEMENT
All marketable securities taken in exchange free
of commission and express charges.
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SEALED PROPOSALS

WILL be received at the Insane Hospital, Au.
w gusta for furnishing the materials and doing
the brick worn of the Hospital Chapel. Said chap
ell is to be AZ TO- and % feet high in the walls, the
basement being designed for dormitories The
building will require 60 thousand extra face brick,
and 40 thousand hard burned brick. Plans suili-
cient to give an idea of what is required may be
seen at the hospital. Proposals will also be receiv
cd for furnishing the materials and doing the work
separately
Proposals should be marked Proposals for brick
&C." and directed TO
w. B. LAPHAM, Building Com.
Augusta, Me.
April %, 1871. apr29t2w
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N II u Il AL GIA

The pain increases, from time to time, until your
nerves seem to snap and crack, jerk and Jump, ard
play all sorts OF pranks from tie top of your head
TO the tips of your toes, the demon shooting forth
like lightning along the unfortunate nerve and now
trying to tie another into thousand knots, then
attempting to make bowstrng of another, some
times in the region of the heart again in the face
head neck, etc; in short, if you have neuralgia in
its worst form, with all the agony distilled to its
most eXcruciatng degree, use Dir. j. BRIGGS
ALLENANTOR and in trice your neuralgia with
all his demons, has departed, and once again you
may be happy. Sold by DruEgIsts.