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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-11-30
SATURDAY, NOV. 20, 1854.

The United States produces more
wool than any other country Of the
world. The wool crop Of 1871 was
III ,OOO, 600 pounds. ..-a
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-11-30

In the hour of her political misfor.
tune Louisiana can turn to Alabama
tor sympathy. In that State there
are two Legislatures in session, each
claiming to be the only legal body,
one having been recognized by the
outgoing Governor, but the other up.
held by the newly elected Executive.
Alabama and Louisiana will both
have their troubles settled for them
by Uncle Sam, we orine, and the
sooner it is done the better.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-11-30

We have heard it said that the old
Legislature will assemble under the
Governors proclamation for an extra
session Of the General Assembly, and
it this be true, then the political
situation will become truly lovely and
interesting. Really, considering the
firm foundation Of our State Govern
ment at present, and the effect the
existing state of affairs must have up-
ON our reputation and securities|
abroad, it is q seven days wonder
why Louisiana is not filled to over
flowing with immigrants! 1t is, in al
horn.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-11-30

The official result Of the election for
=! member of Congress in the Third
District has been promulgated by
U. S. Com missioner Wolfey, and the
vote foots up as follows: Darrall A.
1872, Price 6243, Can't AIS. Thus it
will he seen that Darrall received q
majority Of 1874 over the combined
vote Of his opponents, beating Price
$3.50 and Can't 9617. There are
fourteen parishes in the district; OAR
rail received majorities in nine, Price
in four, Can't in none. In Cameron
parish Darrall and Price polled tie
vote Of u each. In East Baton Rouge
Darrall's vote was l162 and Gantt's
|1611. Price received majorities over
CAN'T in eleven parishes, CAN'T over
Price in three. st. Landry gave Price
1860, Can't 1858. Though we are
somewhat surprised that Darrall
should have beaten the combined
vote Of his opponents, still we hold to
the belief that had either Mr.. CAN'T
Tor Col. Price been the only candidate
|pitted against him he would have
been beaten, for there is no doubt
the presence of two Conservative can
|didates in the field Disguised great
many voters and kept them from vo-
ting for Congressman at all. \
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-11-30

The Science Of Health for December
closes the first volume Of this new in
dependent Health Monthly. The
present number contains large va
riety of illustrated articles; including
Popular Physiology; The Eye; Medi-
cal Systems; Walking and Walkers;
Wicked Quackery; Gentle Heat in
Cooking; The Horse Malady; a time
" article on the construction Of lee
Houses. The Health Of Preachers ia
considered; The American Institute
Fair is described; Malaria Diseases,
and a great variety of important snb-
jects in Answers to Correspondents
making a very readable magazine.
Price 20 cents; or, g. year. Three
months free to those who subscribe
now. Address s. r. Wells, Publisher,
369 Broadway New York. raz. i
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inGlose amount in a Registered Letter, OF
r; ~ Order for one Or for all the above,
ana address $. R.Wells, Publisher, No -
broadway, New York. Agents Wanted,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-11-30

to4U the Log C0OsM. and 1t was during
these periods that his fine ability as a
political writer first came into promi-
hence. In the year ls4l, he aud the
late Henry j. Raymond founded the
New York Tribune, and for thirty -one
years Horace Greeley has retained
the post of managing editor, and gave
the journal reputation and influence
that are world wide, and prosperity
that is deserved and unsurpassed. !.
Mr.. Greeley supported Henry Clay
for President in 1874, Gen. Scott in
1852, Fremont in 1856, Lincoln in
1860 and 1864, and Grant in 1868. To
his influence the country undoubtedly
owes. the nomination of Mr.. Lincoln
to the Presidency; and it is asserted
that it was under his advice and per-
|suasion that President Lincoln wasl
induced to sign the famous Emanci-
patton Proclamation. In 1851 MR.
Greeley visited Europe, attended the
Worlds Fair in London, and was Sc
lected chairman Of one Of the iuries
TO award premiums. He was the|
author OF several works upon practi-
cal and political subjects, among
which are, "Hints Toward Reform n
!" History Of the Struggle for Slavery
Extension from 1887 to 1856, ~" Essays
on Political Economy" "Recollections
Of a Busy Life" "History of the
Conflict" and "What /
Know About Farming"
Of pure and generous impulses, a
sympathetic nature that led him tol
The discovery and relief Of distress
among his fellow creatures, of indom-
table energy and transcendent abili-
y, his life has been one Of brilliant
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-11-30

Works which should be found in every
Lbrary-within tho reach Of all resderA.-.
Works to entertain, instruct and improvs.
Copies will be sent by return post, on receipt
If urice
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
Runaway Horses.

Realizing that it is very easy to
give directions about stopping run
away horses much easier than it is
to put them in practice, tho Chris
ti0n Union ventures the following
hints: 80.
you are in the wagon and the
horse takes fright and gets on the
full jump before you can bring your
strength to hear on the bit, there is
nothing for it but to hold n.and try
your best totstop him, Saving" II
necessary, on the bit. Failing in
this, you can perhaps keep him in
the road until his wind gives out,
or should a good opportunity occur
you may turn him against the fence
or the side of house, yor in fact
against anything that will stophim.
This last is dangerous, recourse,
but we have seen it done with sue
cess. When span Of horses arc
running the difficulty is increased,
and more strength, moro skill and
better luck on the part of the driver
are very desirable qualities. A
strong hand andh deternineN will
nearly always suffice to stop 'runa.
ways, if nothing breaks. If the
lines break or.the bits give way, III
actiivse' person may, without much
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
The Points Of q Pig.

The report of the National Swine
Breeders Association as read and
adopted is as follows: -
"The hog must have small,
short head, heavy jowls and thick,
short neck; ears small and thin, and
tolerablyJcrect; not Objectionable If
it droops slightly forward; must be
straight from neck back to flank;
must let well down to the knees in
brisket; of good length from head
to tail; broad. on, the back; ribs
rather barrcl-shaped; must be slight
Iy rounded and curved in the back
from the shoulder to the setting of
the tail; tail small; long in the. ham
from hook to letting off at loin;
shoulder not too large; only large
enough to give symmetry to the ami
NAL; ham broad and full; hair
smooth and evenly set on; skin soft
and elastic to the touch; legs short
and small and well. set under; broad
between the legs, good depth be-
tween bottom and top Of the hog,
with pleasant, quiet !. disposition;
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
Scribner's Monthly.
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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
Carrying All tho Parts in Farming.

Rotation in farming is understood
as an established, necessity. This
with respect to crops, and the dairy
is also included. With the latter
may be put sheep. This even
where the land is more favorable
for grain-wherc it may reddily be
rrnrk nd and tho coil ;e i'll l.
this case many farms do without
sheep, sheep being put on hilly and
less accessible land. Sheep are
probably here the most benefit. But
they will add to the income and
benefit Of any farm. All the branch
es, at least as general thing, should
be prosecuted. This, for one thing,
to meet all the market. If one or
more fails another may succeed;
some one or more products will al
ways succeed, either in growth,
being affected by the season OF
otherwise, or in the market. 1t is
seldom, if ever, that all products
fail, both in productiveness and
price, Wool and mutton, and sheep
in consequence, have been q loss to
the general farmer for years till now
recently. The fruit crops the pres
ent year are in the same condition;
so are potatoes; SO are some other
products. Wheat is in demand; so
are wool and mutton and sheep and
other products. Thus the products
of the farm is fuctuating, and this
yearly to greater or less extent.
70 prosecute one OF. few branches
alone is very risky; ruin is too often
the result. With the dairy this has
less force; yet for the past few years
there has been loss; loss with in
ferior and less properly managed
herds. Wheat was o discourage
mcnt; now it begins to look up
again. Thus changes are constantly
occurring. We need not point out
the folly OF being governed by these
changes, and yet this is done.
There are two ways to take adyant.
age of these changes. One 4 is to
carry all the branches (wherc eli
mate and soil will admit; the other
is to thoroughly prosecute what is
done-better culture, better stock,
better treatment. During all the
time of the low price of wool and
the loss in sheep, there were those
who made it pay They had good
lambs and near maket, and secured
good tlceces from their well-kept
flocks, and their mutton being Of a
good. quality commanded a fair
price; the whole pi,tstogether.show-
ing 4 fair profit on the outlay; and
when the times changed. and wool
and mutton were in high demand.
tteysmet their golden opportunity;
they did not need to buy and then
run the risk of a fall in the price.
So with all kinds Of produce Of the
farm. The best always finds a sale;
and iflargely produced, on judicious
outlay, cannot help but remunerate
when good market is readily ac-
cessible. -.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13

Extraordinary Inducements

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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
Harper's Magazine.

NOTICES THE Press.
The ever increasing circulation of this excellent
monthly proves its continued adaptation to popu.
lar desires and needs. Indeed, when we think
into how many homes it pcnetrates every month,
we must consider 1t as one OF the educators as
well us entertainers Of the public mind, for its
vast popularity has been won by appeals to
prejudice or depraved tastes.-B0stOn Globe.
The character which this Magazine possesses for
variety, enterprise, artistic wealth, and literary
culture that has kept pace WITH if it has not led
the times, should cause its conductors to regard
it with justifablc complacency. 1t also entities
them to a great claim upon the public gratitude.
The Magazine has done good and not evil all the
days of its life .-BF0OkIyn Eagle.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
TRY PARSONS
KEY CITY BITTERS,

and you will buy no others, af.
ter using them once. AS Il cure
and preventative of all Skin Dis
eases, they stand without a RI:
VAL They regulate the bowels,
restore energy to the system,
aid digestion, and give new life
and vigor to all who use them.
Try ONE bottle of the Key City
Bitters; they are for sale by all
first class druggists, and at
wholesale only by the proprie-
tor, O. M. PARSONS,
Ally Dubuque, Ia.
- -. &
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
TIE RMS

Harper's Magazine, one year. "a 90
An extra copy of either the Magazine, Weekly,
Bazaar, will be supplied gratis for every club Of
Five Subscribers ut 81 90 each, in remittance;
or six copies for so, without extra copy.
Subscriptions to Harpcr's Magazine, Weekly,
and Bazaar, to one address for one year. $40; or
two of Harper's periodicals, to one address for
one year, 81.
Back Numbers supplied at any time.
complete set of Harper's Magazine. now
comprising 45 volumes, in neat cloth binding will
be sent by express, at expense of pun hascr, for
1926 volume. Single volumes by mail, post
paid, 80. Cloth cases for binding, IS cts by mall
postpaid.
The postage on Harper's Magazine is "a cents a
year. which must be paid at the subscribers post
Office. Address
HARPER 4 BROS New York
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13

Iarper's Bazaar, one year. "a 90
An extra copy Of either the Magazine, Weekly
or Bazaar will be supplied gratis for every club Of
Five Subscribers ut 81 each. in remittance, or
six copies for $40 without extra copy.
Subscriptions to Harpers Magazine, Weekly
and Bazaar, to one address for one year, $40; or
two of Harper's periodicals, to one address for
one year, 81.
Back Numbers supplied at any time.
The five volumes Of Harpcr's Bazaar. for the
years 1868, go, 20, II, ~, elegantly bound in
green morocco cloth, will be sent by express pre-
paid for 81 each.
The postage on Harper's Bazaar is 10 cts a year,
which must be paid at the subscribers pOstOfice.
Address HARPER & BROS, New York
".Unquestionably the best sustained Work
Of tie kind in the World''
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
ToInllllil.


The reading columns on this page Will be devo.
ted mainly to topics pertaining to the FARH and
HOUSEHOLD. The farmer readers of the BuLLE.
TIN are cordially invited to write for 1t.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
\ House and Two Tots
Harper's Bazaar.


NOTICES OF THE PRESS.
inc Bazar is edited with contribution of tact
and talent that we seldom find in any journal, and
the journal itself Is the organ OF the great world
OF INSTRUMENTATION Trucefer
The Bazaar cOmmends itself to every member OF
the household-tO the children by dolls and pref.
ty pictures, to thee young ladies by its fashion.
plates In endless variety, to the provdent matron
BY Its patterns for the childrens Clothes to pdter
tamitids by Its tasteful designs for embroidered
slippers and luxurious dressing gowns But the
reading matter of the Bazaar is uniformly of great
excellence. The paper has acquired wide pop.
ularity for the freside enjoyment it affords.-N
y. Etening Post.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
Apples for Sick Horses,

A correspondent of the Country
Gentleman says: All my horses
have been attacked with the prevail
ing disease, and my main object has
been to keep them warm, clean and
comfortable, and to give them sue
culent food and such as will operate
as an cxpectorant. There was
enough green clover left of the
second growth which l had moved
as their principal food, and l gave
them several quarts of fresh apples
three times daily. The consequence
was, my horses had the disease ex-
ceedingly light; the first one at
tackled began to amend decidedly
within a week. l found that l Had
a large quantity Of windfalls in my
orchard, which in this abundant
season had not been regarded as
worth gathering, and these furnish
ed about twenty bushels of food for
the horses. Apples are we'll
known expectorant, and they relieve
the cough materially. These sug-
gestions may reach some of. the
readers of the Country Gentleman
in time for them to avail themselves
Of the same remedy.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
WOMAN,

~ an immense practice, extending through
period of years, hl,in. within that time treated
many thousand cases Of those diseases peculiar
to woman, have been enabled to perfect q most
potent and agreeable medicine that meets the nd-
cations presented by that class of diseases with
positive certainty and exactncss
To designate this natural specific compound. [
have named it
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
Tho Point for Tree Purchasers.

1t has been the custom ofnursery-
men, who have y large fall trade in
trees, to strip the leaves by hand III
October and early in November, so
as to lengthen their season for
digging and shipping. Buyers Of
ten find fault with this practice, and
even 60 so far as to refuse to accept
trees thus treated. 1t does not
follow, however, that because the
leaves hang on late in the fall, dur
ing mild weather, that the trees
should not be removed, or that they
are in any way injured by being
Invested of their leaves, for had
there been one or two hard frosts Il
month earlier than was the case the
present season, the leaves would
have been brought down in the
natural way. But this practice
would of course prove injurious, if
not fatal, if attempted too early in
the season, before the wood was
ripencd and the buds fully develop
ed. These are the really important
points for purchasers to make sure
of-that the wood and buds are
maturcd. Under the forcing sys-
tenn often in vogue among the
nurserymen in growing young pears
and apples with the object Of pro-
duciDg large trees in couple of
years, a late and succulcnt growth
of wood is made which is unripe
when checked by cold weather.
This overstimulated stock it is i'm
portant for planters to avoid, no
matter whether the leaves were
taken off by hand or not. A large
loss is almost certain to follow in
transplanting such trees, but when
apples and pears are raised on
ground in good heart and receive
ordinary care, there need be no APP
prehension that injury will result
from the ''hand-stripping'', in Octo-
her.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
How to Measure an Acre and Parts
IF an Acre,

Land can be measured with salts
factory accuracy for many purposes
by pacing. Five PAGES are equal to
one lineal rod. A man having long
legs will usually measure more than
rod at five PAGES, while short
legged man will be obliged to. step
unnaturallyilong to measure a rod
at five PAGES. The correct way is to
measure l64 feet on level Eground,
then practice gauging the steps,
until one can measure one rod ut
every five steps. Then one hundred
steps or PAGES will be equal to twenty
rods. Ii a plot of land he two
hundred PAGES long and fifty pacos
wide, callsevery five PAGES q rod,
multiply the rods in length by the
number of rods in width, and divide
tho product by 100, the square rods
in one acre. Thus: 100 PAGES, 20
rods, and SO PAGES, 10 rods or 10 by
20, 200 square rods, which, divided
by 100, Il acres. A square acre is
aoouI loo lceC O! iHcHcS Oh every
side.
In order to lay out all acre ofland
twice as long as the width, the
length must be All feet and five in
chcs, and the width lO4 feet four
inches. Twenty feet front, a,l7s
feet deep. one arce. Thirty feot
front and 1852 feet deep, one acre.
Forty feet front and 1889 feet deep,
one acre, In one square acre there
are 43,56o superficial feet; $40 acres
make one square section. Ifa'plow
turn furrow slice one foot wide,
a team must travel about eight and
one-third miles to pillow one acre.
". W. Farmer.
80 . --------
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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
FARM FOR SALE.

100 Acres Of Land in the southwest corner
Of Madison township, Buchanan Co., Iowa, 10
all under good fences, and the prairie improved.
Good orchard IN bearing; abundance OF small
fruit; good well; house 1sxs4, good basement
5000; one-half cash, the balance on time to snit
purchaser, Also,
A House and Two Lots
IN Fargo's Addition to Independence. Terms +:
6s,OO; One-half cash, balance on time to suit the
purchaser. Inquire of Il. II. ELY, IDdepcnd-
ence, Iowa. 1gm2
"a Repository Of Fashion, Pleasure and
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