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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-05-16
AGhiCIiTIRAi.

DOWN" H'l'hf.--A crying need Oh
the day is early sowing and planting,
There are failures sometimes, or at
cast partial failures. We have heard
them reported, but we do not know
| that we have ever seen u decided
case. We have sccn land put in
badly when wet aud mdrained, and
bad resu Is following, but these re.
suits VIC expected to see. We have
yet to see land put i'll early when the
ground WINS dry and mellow and
wei drained, and the crop fail in
consequences OF beng put out early.
DO farmers know that the spring
grains nro III general tardy and will
stand good deal of cold and wet
wcatllor-not water to drown them?
A drained soil will pass oil water Us
fast as 1t falls, ornearly us fast. And
what then? There is only moisture,
and air is admitted, and tho land is
seldom so constantly cold and wet
that no progress ofthe sood is made;
and once begun, it will stand u good
deal, protected Us it IS by the soil.
Trust your land if it is drained,
either naturally or otherwise, es-
pecially if there is considerable fer
tilIty, and tho soil is dry and mellow
ut the time of sowing. Fertility has
II warming effect. At least this is
our experience and tho experience of
those around us.
Early grain is pretty SURE to have
a clean stem and u plump berry.
Late sowing, almost us n rule, has
more or less of rust and u lighter
berry. Sometimes u later sowing
will yield the most straw. This used
to be the case more than it is now.
Tho droughts have increased, and
the straw grows less; thoro is moro
heat i'll summer Of late; early SOW
.ng seems TO yield tho most heavily,
both straw and grain, and both i'm
proved.
And this improvement is consider
able. The grain will weigh more,
VIII feed better, and command more
i'll market. If cut in due time, when
tho berry s in the dough-which will
furthcrimproyethe berry-the straw,
which is yet somewhat green, will
have the quality and worth of ordi-
nary hay. Besides, early sowing will
be done when three is little O other
work to DO; making less to do when
the usual sowing time occurs And,
Il point of little importance-there
will not be that crowd when harvest
The first sowing can be got
out oithe way we'll by the time tho
next arrives, which is, or should be,
Immediately upon its heels. Begin
with the dryest, and, if possible, the
1est land. Sow it the first time it
,ets dry enough, remembering al
Ways that every rain that follows
,olts it harder, and the rains may
ut it off quite late. The first mel
ow soil, left as the frost left it, is al.
Ways the mellowest.
Then you have the advantage also
II putting out early grass seed or
lover if you wish to seed down.
This cannot be put out too early.
Potatoes are included here; you
'annot well get them out too early,
specially, the early rose, which
to thrive in bad weather, out !
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-05-16
Durability of Woods.

The Manufactures and Builder
says:-EXpcrimcnts have been late
ly made by driving sticks of differ.
cnt woods, each two feet long and
ono half inch square, Into the
ground, only one half inch project
ing outward. 1t was found that in
five years all those made of oak,
ash, fir, soft mahogany and nearly
every variety Of pine, were totally
rotten. Larch, hard pine, and teak
wood were dccaycd on the outside
only; while acacia, with the ex-
ception of being also slightly at
tackled on the exterior, was other.
wise sound. Hard mahogany and
cedar Of Lebnon were in tolcrablv
good condition, but only Virginia
cedar was fonnd rs good as when
put in the ground. This is of some
Importance to builders, showing
what woods should be avoided and
what others used by preference in
underground work.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-05-16
SUGAR BEET CULTURE.


From an experience Of thirty years
with different root crops. I have
found mono that pays me SO well as
the American Improved Imperial
Sugar Beet, all things considerC |. 1t
yields the most feed per acre, is
raised and housed with less labor, is
ahead Of most root crops from the
fact that there r very few fbrous
roots--quito an item in cleaning.
Instead of their imparting an I'M
pleasant flavor to milk, as is COM
planned of tho turnip, I think they
arc II great improvement both in
quantity and quality of milk. As to
soil, any land perhaps green swaro
excepted that will produce a good
fop o! corn on potatoes, viii give ii
paying crop of beots, Sill my cx-
%perience is that the richor the land
the larger the crop.
MODE OF CULTURE.
Plow good depth, say any from
eight to twelve inches; harrow fine
and mellow. Lay the ground off in
fair ridges, from eighteen to twenty
four inches apart; rake down length
wise 80 as to leave them about tire,
inches above the general surface;
plant tho seed SO that when the
ground or drill is smoothod or roll
ed, the seed will be one inch under
ground in fact, they are sown
after about the same manner as 9TH
or root crops. AS soon as the rows
can be seen, hoe them close up to
the beet, but lightly. AS soon as
they aro AN inch or two high, go
through them again, and weed out
rowe. The great secret Of raising
~proitnbly is the same as other small
crops, or i'll fabt any crop. Don't
let tho weed. Get tho start. When
the beets are from four to six inches
high they should be Trimmed out TO
one straight plant to fifteen inches.
If the land is quito rich, they grow
large and require room; keep them
clean from weeds, and it lisa pleasure
to harvest them.
As the root is half or two-thirds
above the surface, / go between two
rows, taking them by the tops, and
vixen both hands L full slap them
gently together to remove tho diet,
break of the tops, and they arc ready
for the cellar, clean and nice. Ii
suitable care is taken to keep tho
tops clean, put in snug heaps; they
make nice feed for COWS when grass
is scarce and poor quality. | con
slider that the tops pay well for pull
ing the crop. they should be har-
vested before tho ground freezes;
freezing to amy amount, hurts their
keeping qualities. ihavo yet to find
the man who has produced it who
hHs not been satisfied with it us IL
crop. | have fed about 2 bushels
per day all winter to my stock. /
feed to all kinds Of stock. For
sheep. | run them through u root
cutter for cattle, | put thom ON a
barn floor, and with IL clean shovel
or spade, cut II bushel in about u
minute; for horses, feed whole.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-05-16

Numbers from to ~10,nU-thc same numbers
being on the Certihcates-are printed on separate
SIPS OF paper, which are each encircled in tubes,
ana are placed in u glass cylinder. The 35i Pre-.
NUNS IN accordance with the schedule above, are
also printed on separate slips of paper, and each en-
circlcd IN a tube, and all are then placed in another
glass cylinder. The cylinders are both rpvOlycd
and q number Is taken from the cylinder of mum.
DerS ny Il hoy hlindiOlded, and one of the premiums
Is taken from the premium cylinder, by n boy like
spectators, and such number will he entitled to the
premium, and this operation will be repeated until
31l numbers are taken from the number cylinder,
and Jl premiums from the premium cylinder, to
such numbers.
The Managers will enter down each number on
their books as taken from the number cylinder.
ana the premium to each AS taken from The pre-
MUM cylinder.
The Distribution will take place on the day and
commence at the hour named; there will be no
must he distributed.
Through the kindness of Mr.. JAS. A. MCCLURE.
the memphis Agent of the Agricultural Socipty'
VINO Is now in the city of Nashville, and will re-,
FOR SALE AT McCLURE'S MUSIC STORE,
No. 81 Union street, at a desk set apart for that
purpose. Persons living out of Nashville whn
desire tickets In the Memphis Drawing. can send
me money for certificates per Express, or Regis.
tercI Letters, or Post, Office Orders, at the risk of
button taking place the Official numbers will he
forwarded to each correspondent.
All orders must be address to agent of the Nom
pms Agricultural and Mechanical Society, care of
lanes a. Mcclure II Co., No. 81 Union street,
JOHN q. BA LLENTINE, President.
LEON IRousDALE, Secretary
MANAGERS:
THOMAS r. HILLS, JAMES CoIru,S
TOBIAS WOLFE, ". @ Wnnnany'
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-05-16
USELUF INFORMATION.

How TO MAKE PUDDING QurcK.-
Split a few crackers, lay the surface
over with r~aisins, and place the
halves together again; tie them close
ly in Il cloth, and boil fifteen minutes
in milk and water. With u ricl
sauce 1t is elegant.
GLUE FOR CARD-BoMD.-For unit
ing cardboard, paper, and small ar.
ticles of fancy-work, the best glue
dissolved with about one-third its
weight Of coarse brown sugar in the
smallest quantity of boiling water, is
very good. When this is in a liquid
state it may be dropped in n thin
cake upon q plate and allowed to dry.
When required for use, one end OF
the cake may be moistened by the
mouth and rubbed on the substance
to be joined.
How TO MAKE Moss BA8KErs.--Gct
tho'moss from some old woodland; the
green feathery moss is tho best.
Then take pasteboard and make q
frame in any form desired. When
the pasteboard forms arc cut out,
take bright-colored thibot, silk or
satin, and cut pieces the same shape
as the pastoboard forms, only me
fourth Of an,inch larger. Place the
pasteboard on the cloth, glue or paste
the edges down and sew the pieces
together. Take a narrow stlip of
pasteboard, cover with the same tho
basket is covered with. Then take
pieces Of chenille cord and braid
Overland under The length Of the strip.
Faston each end to opposite sides Of
the basket. Cut the moss from the
roots, paste it thickly on the outside
OF the basket; take chenille cord,
like hat on the handle or bail, glue
it in every seam inside and around
the top, taking pains to do IL all
nicely and the work is done.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-05-16
Height OF Public Favor.

1t has been justly remarked that the
popular judgment, deliberately made
up, is correct and reliable. "Burnett's
Standard Preparations" for tho toilet
and the cuisine, are articles in point.
They count their friends by thousands,
and their sterling merits entitlc them to
the cnviablo reputation they have at
tainod in I'LL sections Of this country.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-05-16
TO CONSTMPTIVES.

The advertiser having been permanent,
cured of that dread disease, Consumption
by q simple remedy, is anxious to make
known to his fcllow-suifcrers the means O.
cure. To all who desire 1t he will send a
copy OF the prescription, free of charge
with the directions for preparing and using
the same, which they Will find q SURE curl
for CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS,
Nc. Parties wishing the prescription will
please address
REV. EDWARD a. WILSON,
2i South Bird Street, Williamsburg, MY,
n0c Ally.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-05-16

lie caughts such cold that he could not sing"
Poor, unfortunate Batrachian! in
what n sad plight he must have been.
And yet his misfortune was one that Of
ton befalls singers. Many II once tune
full voice among those who belong to the
genus homo' is utterly spoiled by
cold in tho head, or on the lungs, or
both combined. For the above men
toned "~croakor" we arc not aware that
any remedy was ever devised but we
rejoice to know that all human singers
may keep their heads clear and their
t%lnoats in tune by a timely use Of DIR.
Sage's Catarrh Remedy and DR.. Pierco's
Golden Medical Discovery, both of
which are sold by Druggists. $40
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-05-16

stripping all other sorts. That is
our experience. Plant deep as well
as ea-ly, five or six inches at least,
let the ground be rich, or, better, use
ashes and some hen dung, or guano,
or bone dust in tho hill. The early
rose will bear forcing. Peas also
may be put out carly, as well as oats,
barley and wheat. But corn wants
the warm weather to start it and
to keep it trhiying.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-05-16

DIR. $. o. RICHARDSON'S SHERRY WINE
mTrERS.-A pharmaceutical preparation by
n regularly educated physician, is one OF the
most pleasant and valuable tones OF the
day. Persons recovering from protracted
illness, or those who Mt this particular season
of The year are subject to iaundice, habitual
constipation, or my disease arising from a
disordered stomach, liver or bowels, will titd
in the Sherry Wine Bittcrs II friend more TO
be desired than gold.
Sold by all Druggists
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-05-16
Omaha Legal Enterprise.

Sl50,OOO In 5000 Cash Prizes Will positively
DO drawn in open public May SOth. In aid OF
Mercy Hospital. Endorsed by the Governor
and State authorities. Tickets s3 each, or
two for IS. Last chance. Address PATTEE X
GARDNER, Omaha. Nebraska.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-05-16

Every wherc.-The Charter Oak Stove Is
on SAFE IN All The principal towns and cities
throughout the South and West, from 81.
Pau! TO Galveston and from the Atlantic TO
The Pacific. All live dealers have them, and
consider them their most staple article.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-05-16

FoR one of the Best Book Catalogues published
send a . cent stamp to ALFRED wARRES, No. "a
Central Avenue, Cincinnati hio.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-05-16
CrNnlDH.

Cramps in the stomach or limbs nrc cured
at once by brisk rubbing with Magic Arnica
Liniment' Trial will convince any one that
this preparation has no equal as n liniment.
For sale by all druggists.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-05-16

35l Premiums TO be Distributed in
Conformity TO Law.
The Board Of Directors, IN commencing this
scheme to the public, promise that it shall be car
ried out in good faith. The high character and
standing OF the managers selected will be q suiIi-
cient guarantee that perfect fairness VIII control
the distribution.
1t Is hoped and expected that this scheme will
prove Il financial success, as every dollar will be
appropriated In buildings and improving the
grounds, to such a degree us to render them Il source
OF pride to every citizen of Memphis, Shelby cOun-
ty, and the surrounding country.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-05-16
READ THE

The Memphis Christian 1drOcdte. OF the 91th
of February last, said:
IF yon have an ache or q pain, go to Mans
field and Higbce's II get a bottle OF their
Arnica Liniment. Ii is any excellent RENE.
dy. We have tried 1t, and can recommend IL,
Another valuable article, Manufactured and
sold by them, is their Creole Restorative for
the hair. Mrs. Blew has tried IL, and thinks
IL has been of great benefit to her. She saws
she must have more of it,"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-05-16
DIR. SEABROOK'S
Infant Soothing SyruD.

INliE Indispensable remedy in the nursery. No
more use for l%andanum, paregoric, Bateman's
props, or other strong Opiates. No bad effects from
the use or SeabroOk's. Health to the child, rest 10
the mother, and a clear conscience to the vendor,
= CENTS A OTTIE
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-05-16
10000 Numbers Only!
35l Cash Premi1msi

To be paid Immediately after the Distribution
takes place.
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q REENLAW OPERA HOUSE.
Memphis. atlP. vi.

Fu.! Certificate Shares. ID. .....,.s Is 90
aaaiNcs,mw"""S2 so Quarters. ... i IS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17
Local BreVitieS.

A Friends Quarterly meeting commenced at
Goose Creek, Loudoun county, to-day.
Mr.. NJ. Ruben returned last night from u
visit to his friends and relatives in Germany.
Some of the old passenger cars of the Alex
andria and Washington Railroad that were
sent to York Pennsylvania, for repairs, have
returned, and will be put on the road again.
Camp meetings commenced to day in Ben
ton S Woods, near Middleburg, and at Water
ford. Several persons left here for the former
this morning.
Anglers are now enjoying fine sport on Hunt
ing Greek bridge. Live minnoes are used as
bait and the best time for fishing is said to be
before sunrise and after sunset.
John Grifin, the man accused Of horse steal
ing, left here to-day in charge Of Constable
}. 0. Kerby, Of Fairfax, aud Mr.. William
Legg for the Jail at the Court House Of that
county.
MIR. j. c. McCracken, formerly a merchant
of this city, but for some years past a resident
of New Orleans, is now on short visit to his
old home. Since he left here he has been left
a handsome legacy by the death Of d brother.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17
.RUCTIOT Stiles.
By Green & Wise,

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.
COMMISSIONERS SALE-By virtue of
~ decree of the Corporation Court for the city
OF Alexandra, rendered at the August term,
1871 of said Court in the suit of Isaac III. Veitch
and wife VS.. John A. Veitch and wife ct ais, the
subscriber AS commissioner of sale in said suit
will expose to sale, at public auction, on SAT-
URDAY, the 3lst day of August, 1872 at ~
m, in front of the Mansion House. in the said
city of Aleyandria, the following described
property in the said city Of Alexandria, part of
the real estate of which William Veitch died
seized to wit:
No. IA ENT and LOT OF
GROUND on the west side of Alfred street. be-
tween King and Prince, in front 20 feet and in
depth 10 feet to an alley, with the use of said
alley. There is also TWO-STORY BRICK
TENEMEN in the rear of this lot, fronting
on the alley.
side of ST. Asarh street. betwccd Duke and
Wolfe, in front 40 feet, and in depth l23 feet 5
inches
Terms of Sale: One tenth cash on the day Of
sale; the residue of the purchase money in three
equal payments at SIX, twelve and eighteen
months from the day of sale with interest; the
deferred payments to be secured by the notes of
the purchasers, with approved security, and the
retention of the title to the property until thsy
are paid. Stamps and conveyancing at the cost
Of purchaser ALBERT STUART,
aug l5-eots Comm'r. of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17
BY Green IL Wise.

Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
~ BILE Landry virtue Of decree Of the
Circuit Court for Alexandria county, pronounced
at its November term 1871, in the suit Of Chat
hams executors VS.. Tochman ct al, in chanccry,
the undersigned, commissioners therein named,
will otter for sale, by public auction, at twelve
o'clock m, in front of the Mansion House, on
SATURDAY, the oath day Of August, 1872
TRACT OF LAND, containing fifty acres, sit
uated in Alexandria county, Va, between AL
exandra city and Washington, u. g., being
part of the SUMMER HILL estate, and de-
scribed in the deeds OF trust mentioned in sched-
ule A.
Terms: SO much as may be necessary to pay
the costs of suit and sale to be paid in cash tho
residue in three equal annual instruments at one,
two and three years. respectively from the day
Of sale the bonds Of the purchaser, with Salts
factory personal security, to be given for the
deferred instalments, and to bear interest from
date, and the title to be retained till they are all
paid. The cash payments to be forfeited and
the land resold at purchasers risk on failure to
pay said bonds or any part of them rs they may
respectively fall due. Stamps and convcyancng
at the cost Of the purchaser.
G.. w. WATTLES,
S. FERGUSON BEACH,
iy N-ts Comm re- of Sale
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TELEGRAPH NEWS.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE.
From Australia.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug l6.-Australian ad :
vices by the steamship Idaho which connected
at Honolulu with the Australian mail steamer
are as follows: On the reception Of the news
that Congress failed to subsidlze Webb steanl-
er, the English company despatched an agent
to England from New South Wales to purchase
at least two large steamers for the California
line.
The Parker Ministry has been re elected
The Parliament of New South Wales is now
in session.
kilograms are now received in South Aus
tralia nine days from London.
10 the province of Victoria after the collapse
of the Dufey administration, Mr. Francis sue
ceeded in forming a new Ministry which de-
spite the pastoral letter from the Catholic
Bishop eujoining his followers to vote in oppo-
slton, was sustained at the election.
In Tasmania land slide Of FIVE hundred
acres stopped the course of the river Devon.
causing its overflow which devastated large
section Of surrounding country, the richest in
the colony.
Sydney markets were unchanged.
The coal miners struck for twelve cents per
ton additional wages. and number of mine
owners have already complied with the de-
mand
Advices received in Sydney from Fiji repre-
sent that in the attempt to execute Franks for
the murder of VIM Muir, after the drop fell
the rope slipped and the prisoner got his arms
free Selling the rope he begged the spectators
to cut hin down or shoot him. He was cut
down and finally rcprievcd.
Intensely cold weather prevailed in the
Southern provinces of New Zealand. The
Wapon river was frozen over so that heavy
teams crossed on the ice.
The ship Lothian sailed from Auckland July
9th for New York, with cargo of fax and
gum.
The stearmer Nevada encountered hurri-
cane, the most terrific ever experienced, on
New Zealand coasts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17
From New York.

New YoRK, Aug. IA fireman, brake
man and baggage master we're seriously injured
by the wrecking of the afternoon train from
here yesterday on the Delaware and Lackawana
Railroad near Strouds burg. All the passengers
miraculously escaped
At a meeting OF the Workingmen's Union
last night it was announced that the city
comptroller had made over one hundred APP
pontmcnts of brcklayers, masons and other
workiugmen for city work, from the union, thu:
officially recognizing that organization. The
union adopted an amendment to the constitution
that future strikes shall first be acted upon BY
the union.
The British ship Cathedral, which arrived
yesterday from Pensacola, has twelve feet o.
water in her hold, She has been kept afoa
nine days by her cargo of timber. She was
bound to London.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17
Foreign News.

LONDON, Aug l7-2 p. ma dispatch
just received from Belfast states that the riots
have broken out afrcsh. Severe fighting is
now going on. The barracks CT the police and
several houses have been wrecked by the mob.
PARIS Aug. 1.-THE report that the Ger,
mans are forttyiug Belfort in violation of their
treaty obligations is declared without founda,
ton. They have only completed the works
commenced by the French commandment during
the seigc Of Belfort and left in al unfinished
state.
Hon r C. Schcnck has arrived at Havre
MADRID, Aug lit is reported that Don
Carlos has returned to Geneva
GENEVA, Aug 1.-THE supplementary
arguments Of the American Counsel before the
Board of arbitration are published in pamphlet
form. The argument of Mr.. Evarts covers
one hundred pages. Those of Mcssrs. Cush,
ing and Waite are less extended.
PARIS Aug. 1.-THE specie in the Bank
of France has increased 100 900 francs during
the past week
LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE forty fifth Congress
of German nationalist and physicians com
prising all the prominent sayauts Of Germany,
is now in session at Leipsic
LONDON, Aug I7.-Further adviccs from
Belfast confirm the serious nature of the rioting
there Thursday. There were several collisions
between the mobs of Protestant and Catholic
professions, during which number of persons
received injuries of a more or less serious na-
ture. The entire city was in an uproar of ex.
element. and the disturbances were only qucll-
ed by the most active exertions of the police,
Many rioters were arrested.
The Daily News discredits the Standard $ re-
port that the meeting of the Empe;ors Of Ger,
many, Russia aud Austria, at Berlin, is for the
purpose of settling pending questions in Euro
pcan national relations