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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-02-08
Something About Potatoes.

There is n tendency in all potatoes
to fall back to their original natural
condition, and it is only by selecting
for seed those specimens which are
in all respects true, that any variety,
can be kept pure. A large part OF
almost all the varieties in cultivation
arc more or less impure-,hat is, they
are not Just like the first specimens
of the variety, They vary in shape,
in color, in quality and in productive
ness. BY most growers these varia-
tions arc not at first particularly no.
ticsa, but when they have gone so
far that the variety has become run
out, tho result is clearly seen by all
There is also a tendency to produce
new varieties that are really .goou'
for instance, under certain circum'
stances, early potatoes will produce
tubcrs that are in all respects late
potatoes of fine quality, and late ones
will produce early equally good
The experts of the New York FAR
mers' club have, in answer to inqui.
ries, denied this repeatedly. But
have by nc At this Tina, late potatoes
that were raised from early, and ear
/, that were raised from late, without
the seed. bal at all. Years ago dis
covered the secret of this, and have
experimental till | can change them
as | please. :,
| am aware that this will seem
strange to most readers, and perhaps
some will deny 1t altogether, but lei
them try as | have done, and they
will not find it difficult. Indeed, it
is done only too much every season,
| by simple carelcssness alone. Bat
any one can do it for himself, and il
he have potatoes on the brain, ne
will find it a pleasant if not a prollia-
Bile exercise.
Begin with the early rose; that is
popular and is easily changed. Take
a strong, healthy, late white variety,
of good quality, rs near the shape OF
the early rose "a possible, plant with
the rose, three hills OF late to ones 81
rose, and let no others be planted
near them. Choose The timc of plant
ing, so as to have, if possible, both
varieties bloom together. Save all
the tubers of the rose, both large and
small-the sports are oftenest found
in small late grown tubers--plant
| them one In a hill uncut. They will
not all ripcn at once, One or more
hills will be later than the others,
and perhaps some earlier, though
that ia not likely, as the general .cH-
dency is to late. You will ret Il late
variety, shaped like the early rose,
not quite as smooth, nht perhaps
lighter in color; the quality and pro
ductiveness will almost certainly be
improved. These are the "sports,
or new varieties.
1t is possible you may not succeed
the first time, but the probabilities
are that you will. But let no one
suppose that varieties raised in this
way will prove as hardy and as last
ing as others raised from the seed
ball. Besidcs being more liable to
rot, they will be continually given to
"sport." Some will go back to the
original, many will be deiormed and
scr1bby, and in from three to five
years all will be worthless. have
made many experiments, and know
well the faCts of which, am writing.
If it is desired, | will in another ar
ticle tell how | raise my own seed
and keep it pure Country Gentle
man.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-02-08
LitteII's Living Age.

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wit, science, politics, theology, criti-
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weekly compilation, therefore, OF the
admirable ard noteworthy IN current
literature, including the ablest and
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and short stories, poetry, scientific
historical, and political informa-
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to every person or family ofintelligenct
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nounciny it the best Of al our eclectic
publications."
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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-02-08
Sassafras Oil.

The manufacture of sassafras oil,
which a few years ago was only used
to a very limited extent, has recently
greatly increased. New uses have
been found for it, and The demand
has increased to such an extent that
the business OF distiiling has become
quite profitable. The sassalras root
from which this oil is made is found
in the Southern States, but the largest
quantity ia collectedin Virginia. The
manufacture Of this oil has been con-
ductedl on an extensive scale Cor the
last few years n, Richmond, Virginia,
by q firm of colored persons. This
was the first establishment Of the
kind in the State, and since it has
proved successful similar establish
ments have started at different points
all slOng the railroads. The sas-
safras root is collected mostly by the
colored people, whosel it to the fac
tories at the rate of thirty cents peg
hundred pounds, ana ii is stated that
in some instances the collectors will
make as much IS two OF three dollars
a day. The root is frat cut up fine by
chopping machine, and then placed
in a large tub. The tub is then
closed and hot steam Is forced
through the whole MESS. When this
process has been continued for q
sufficient length of time, the oil is
distilled in the ordinary manner. At
the factory in Richmend the ma
chinery uses up forty thousand
pounds of the root q week, or ten
thousand pounds a day the still only
working four days ia the week. The
oil manufactured amounts 20 about
two per cent. of the root used, 10000
pounds of root producing about
eight hundred pounds tf unrectiiied
oil. This quantity is further reduced
by rectitication and cleansing from
sediment and impurities A gallon
of fine oil weighs ten pounds, and
about forty gallons are produced
every week. From Richmond the
oil is sent all over the country,
being used for many different rur-
poses, but chiefly for flavoringtobac-
co, and for seeming toilet soaps.
quantities are also used in the
manufacture of confectionery.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-02-08

THE San Francisco Morning Call
thus adds another to the numerous
remedies for a "balkyp horse: "a
horse drawing 3 grocery wagon up
Pacific street. took a notion into his
lean head that he had gone .:ar
enough, and in spite of urging, coax
ing and whipping, stood stock-stiil,
with his legs braced and his ears
drawn back. The usual crowd sur
rounded him, and innumerable treat
ments we're suggested and tried with
no avail. They saved his fore legs
with a rope, stopped his breathing.
twisted his tail, and pulled and
pushed him but he only trsced
himself the harder, and looked at the
crowd with an eye of contempt.
At last a tall Piker came along, aud
picking up a large handful of mud
from the gutter crammed it into the
brute's mouth. There was n scatter
ing OF the crowd as the old horse
kicked and reared, and the scene end.
ed in an exciting race by the young
man after bis horse and wagon az
they tore up the street at a pace they
had never equalled before"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-02-08

The Citadel of Life is in n state Of Siege al!
through che year, but Is never more closely III
vested than in mil.winter. The liver usually
somewhat torpid, and the bowels more VI les CON
,iipatcd at this season, and dyspepsia often as
sumcs It's most aggravated form I'm cold and wet
weather. IN short, the sluggish system seems III
cllned to lntermit or shirk some Of It's most I'M
portant duties under the influence Of a low tenn
]peraturo, and requires wholesome stimulation.
The spur required IL Hos;cttcr's stomach RIttcr3,
the only medicine which q~uickens the action Of
the S]ecretivp organs, and brings out the antent VI
ta!ity of the system, without creating any tebrile
SIMMONS, or the slightest nervous excitement.
The great Vegetable Tonic IS not recommended
as u specific for coughs, colds and consumption
That field being left open to the CunCOctOrs OF pre-
pprltIous which can not by any possibility reach
thr lungs! but ~ Il specific for the constitutional
and physical weakness which invite pulmonary
disease, 10 is literally inialllble. The most inSid-
Ous and terrible enemy Of human life Is not dis
ease itself, but the weakness which AFFORDS II an
opportunity 10 gain n firm hold of the vital sys-
TEN. Remember that stamina, vital enGrgy-the
life principle. or whatever you may choose 70 call
the resistant power which battles against the
causes Of disease and death, ~ the grand saIe-
guard OF health. 1t Is the garrison Of the human
fortress, and vixen II wakes weak, the true policy
Is to throw in reinf OrceInents. In other words,
when such an emergency occurs, commence n
cOuIsrof IUstetter's Bitters.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-02-08

A GREAT PApER.--THE RURAL NEW
YORKER, published by d. D.. I. Moore,
) Beekman street, New York, is the
Great National Illustrated Agriculture
al and Family Journal of the Nation,
sixteen large double quarto pages, de-
voted to the Farm, the Garden, the Or
chard, Live Stock, Dairy Business
Household Affairs, Markets, General
Intelligence, and Choice Reading for
the Family Circle. The RURAL has
long been the tavorite farm and lireside
weekly of America. and is ~undoubted-
ly the cheapest and best Journal o., its
class now published. We have ex.
pressed ourselves freely and often, that
it is the greatest paper in all this land.
Terms. 81 .50a year. Gazette and RU-
RAJ So 80 Il year.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-02-08

THE COUNTRY II TO BE FILLED
WITH SPECIFIC-For the cure of Lung
Diseases, that n scarcely knows which
to use, for want of confidence i'll their
medical properties; but from the re-
markable cures and the high order and
extraordinary efficacy of Aliens Lung
Balsam, thst we are compelled to regard
the evidences of our senses. and ron
tidently state Tor Cough and Cold, and
that Hydra Headed Monster COnsump~
ton, we think that preparation a safe
and certain cure that is now before the
public.
For sale by all Medicine Dealers.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-02-08

Mr.. McAFEE, Superintendent OF
the Experimental Farm of the Uni
yersi;y of Wisconsin, says that for
three years past he has grown Lima
beans without poles or stalks By per-
sistent p%incoiug back after the plants
had reached the desired height
about that OF common bunch beans.
He is confident the crop is earlier,
and thinks it is increased in quantity
the plant being checked in its
growth Of vine, expends its energy
in fruit production
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-02-08

After perusinS the Omaha Legal En-
terprise in aid of Mercy Hospital. of
Omaha, we must confess that WI are
astonished at the fairness of the Omaha
Library drawing and also the endorse
ment OF this second scheme, under the
auspices Of the Sisters of Mercy, which
includes all the authoriti, Of the state,
from the Governor down to the civil
and military. The tickets are So each,
or two for IS; highest prize $4,000.
The drawing takes place in public Jan.
30ih. DR., Gardiner, physician to Mcr-
cy Hospital has associated with him
Mr.. pattec. Fall particulars can be
had 10y addressing, PArTEE & GAEDI-
NER, Omaha, Neb. -Freeman'S Journal,
". 1.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-02-08

How TO TRAP CRows.-The Poultry
Chronicle gives the following mode
of trapping crows, which will interest
the boys: 1.-THE quickest and surest
trap for crows is to place a steel trap
in the shallow water Of a pond, so that
the jaws, when open, are just under
the water. On the treadle place q
tuft OF grass or moss, making a minia-
ture island, then cut a small stick
with three branches, forking In such q
manner as to support an eggon them I;
stick this about six or eight inches
from the trap, lay q little moss, grass
or leaves over 1t, and place the egg on
the forks, so it will appear as II float
ing on the water cover the remain
der of the trap lightly with grass so rs
hide 1t from sight. To obtain the egg
the crow will light on the Island and
find, too late, that be is caught"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-02-08

BUILDING FELT. Our readers who
have in contemplation the erection OF
houses or other buildings, will be inter
ested in the advertisement Of MIr. G. j.
Fay, in another column. This Felt is
said to be water proof to contain no
tar, and to be an excellent covering for
both the outside and inside of buildings.
1t may be used as a substitute tor pla.-
ter on walls and ceilings. Mr.. Fay
also manufactures floor carpctings 0
Felt, which for durability and cheap
ness he claims to be much superior TO
oil cloth of the same cost. These car
pets are painted in various neat designs
by hand. Circulars containing full
particulars sent on application. 1t
samples OF all the different grades OF
felt aud carpeting are wanted send two
Journal.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-02-08
To Cnnsumpti;ex.

The advertiser, having been permanently eur
ed of that dread disease, Consumption, BY 6
simple remedy, is anxious TO make known :.
his fellow sufferers the mcsnsof cure. To al
who desire It. he will send cory of the pre-.
scriptior Used, free Of charge), with ths di
%reHtions for PREPARING and using tie snre.
which they will End a sURs CUgE for CoysuNP-
TIoS, ASTHMA. B%RoScHtTIs, &c Parties wish
lug the prescription will please address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON.
26i South Srd Street, WILLIAMSBURG. n i.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-02-08
TEE BEsT EEWspAFER ~ I'll
SOUTH.


The circulation of the APPEAL is ]inercl.r!
50 rapidly that our Former facilities gre inr-.
quate to the work rcguiscd. We are thr',
fore nstrained to order Il double-gyiUl'
Zoe press for our purposes, the first ever 0'
dered for Memphis. In addition TO this lc#
expense Q intend, at an early day, to preset
the APpgAL to its readers in an entire Ili
dress. greatly enlarged and otherwise iUpfG,
ed. The proposed improvements viii cost .
about ten thousand dollars but this oui.
is duo to those who have so generously patron
lied the paper, vhilci Il will he an incentive, q,
increased support. Now is the time To s4'
scribe for the Appeal for 1872.
Those who intend to take the plrer nor
year should remit Mt once, in orIcr tat tua'
SUBSCRIPTIONS may commence with the i"'
year. q eat as the Prosperity Of the AprI.
has been for the last thirty yeirs, We pre- 70
solved that pastissues shall be exceeded IN W.
ried excellence and interest by those " II.
The proceedings Of congress, the presltcn0t
election. and our W State elections, aNl
many other impending questions, viii c.G.
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the APPEAL to present an ~instrU". re rah't'
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APPEAL will aim to tel. The news iAlriy hoa
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form to repTc-cut tho l.n5' ltuH.y .uH4gli
and highest tendencies Of tleu ,e: to wei.
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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-02-08
ManSGeid's Hungarian iaiSam Cures
Coughs, Colds and Consumption.

with entire confidence in Its merits, we
would commend TINS preparation to all who
may be afflicted with any disease of the
Lungs, as n safe and effectnnl medicine. 1t
has been used, particularly in the Western
States, with great success in many cases
where the life of the patient was despaired
of. We believe this to be tue best Lung
Remedy now before the public, snd worthy
of a fair trial by those having any affection
.f Tim InnUs
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-02-08
READ THE TFsTTMONY.
MEMPHIS, TENN April q, 1871.

Mcgsrs. Mansfield Il Hlgbee:
/ am from Albany, New York, whittier l
will return in about W. weeks. / have
been troubled with a severe cold, splitting
blood, and many other symptoms of Lung
DiSeose, having part of the time heavy te-
YER I used your Hungarian Balsam with
entire success. 1t afforded quick relief; and
with the aid Of q couple Of doses of Match
less Sanativc Pills to work out the cold, am
now entirely cured. Believing 1t a positive
duty to Others who may be similarly affect
ed, | thought 1t best to let you know Of it.
Three doses of the hungarian Balsam cur.
eI the splitting of blood.
as CHALES A. JONES.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-02-08

The late Joseph elliott, the pen.
maker of Birmingham, commenced
the manufacture of pens in ISL, and
introduced great improvements in
the steel pens, making it of thipner
and more elastic steel, and Of higher
finish and temper. Mr.. elliott was
immensely rich.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-02-08

THE Ohio Farmer thinks It impor-
tsnt 10 feed some straw every winter
as 1t seems to have q very beneficial
effect on most animals it alsO thinks
horses not at hard work do better on
cut straw with a little grain than up
on hay aud grain.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-02-08
CURlOUs AID sCIENrIFIU.

w we sou, 'illIllilo j. lll" ueCll sup
posed that 30 GathonIs was the far
thest depth 70 which the suns rays
could reach, but an apparatus, OF
which the main feature is chemically
PREPARED paper, has proved that the
sun H. moro than three times as pow
clrul ~ was supposed.
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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-02-08

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"s,,., .t.u!o rrr,fgd Tiray. ",bs,s,s dan.
rr, tGar,
GO . long IN ani O. nan @vsnGEj lSsfG;
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ilg sa,!"aca 't&o i,y,, Wien, as quickly as
taogr4t, ,..,.
came c ~ lI,a' .''' '"' "."'' "'"' .s-'' I'D"
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Lbtio chridrnn VIZ" eyer U.o lonl Il,N' H'1'
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wrong,
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bait.
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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-02-08

How THE D0Crois TREATED THE
PRINCE or WALES.-Thr later medi-
cal treatment Of the Prince mas pre-
sentod a leculiarily which, consider
ing The eminence cf his physicians is
worth mentioning. The Prince hav,
ing Ureu unable TO sleep during near
~ tFO days aud nights, a hor-pillow
was placed under his head, and after
some hOuTs he sank into u titful sleep.
The a,p.pii!uw has been continued,
sud there j. reasOn To believe its sopo-
rifle effect has been felt in the reuose
which has at last brought with it
hope " recovery. During the time
when death emedimminenta butch
cr stood 10 an adjoining room with a
iamh, ready a. = moments notice To
Hay 1t, That the warm ard reeking
skin might swathp the Princes ex-
,remiiies, should they have shown
signs II Observation-Disclosures IT,
tr 70 CjicnRoti Commercial.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-02-08

How Son WAS AAuE.-pr1f Aga
sil Says that at j@r materials on
which agricultural ploresse- depend
ar, dgrnupuscl r.r.,s--rct So much
ro.k,fEat tHidtrlip tbesoii, but those
on tha surface aud brought from
considerable distance, and ground to
po,y.ssr ~ the rasp Of tiIe glacier.
Ice all over The continent l. the agent
ti,a l.Is gT.url out more soil than
alI other g'ucie- put together. The
penetration Of water into rocks, frost,
ruuuin. water md baking suns have
done something, ba' TIE glacier more.
In Jh" former ., the whole United
States was covered with ice several
thousand feet thick, and this leo NOV.
ing from arflh tO south by the attraC-
ton ut'rup.rll warmth, or pressing
weight ~ zee ana snow behind, ground
the rock over which il passed into the
paste We call IT, sail These masses
of icu can ,e Tracked ~ surely n game
j. hy the hunter. lie has made .
study # them .u this ~cnuuiry rs G8r
a, Alabama, tut he had otsery we'd the
ttc same p rucmtu8u, particularly H.
Italy, where, ausug the Ap., the
elaciar- are nov IN progress. The
stones aud rocss ground Gud polished
by the glaciers can be easily dtstin-
tinguised from those scratched by run
ring water. The angular boulders
H. meadows, and the teTraees Of
aur liver, ~uoiIeachei ~ water ran
be- au;Junted for ouly ia this Way.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-02-08

DalLY-Fer L year ,cxclu:ivoc t 'un.a.
so co.; Fer six months, 1000; by '''
pitnths, $500.
SUNDAY-For one year, ~
months. 4 Is; For three month D 'TI.
NhEkLI-For one year, l.'; lWE .
months, 81 %; For three mont ,.pipSXtff'
Address, Tue ApPhrn,c