The Baltimore County union., 1874-10-31

The GUNpowDER AGRICULTURAL CLUB held
its regular monthly meeting at the residence
of Dickenson Gorsuch, Esq, on Saturday of
last week. Vim. Whitelock Matthews was APP
pointed Foreman for the evening. The pro-
ceedings OF the last meeting held at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Gorsuch, were read, which reveal
ed considerable information upon the crops
raised by TIE members of the Club, as the pro-
ceedings consisted of "crcp reports" The Club
was then invited to inspect the premises, and
the members were conducted to rn-feld
from which the corn had been cut, and which
has been sown in wheat. In the rows between
the corn shocks Mr.. Gorsuch is making an ex
pertinent with fertilizers, as follows White
locks Vegetator, Mary land Fertilizer, Sangs
ton & Hardesty's Fertilizer, and Poudrette.-
Some talk was INDUCED in concerning them,
but the crop is not far enough !vanced to fur
nish reliable test. The wheat in the entire
is looking we'll. Mr.. Gorsuch has fine or
chard and has in it this fall an abundance of
fruit of excellent quality. He has constructed
small fodder-houses around several trees for
the purpose of furnishing a receptacle for the
apples gathered from the trees, where they are
left to season and mellow until they hous
ed for the winter. Forty barrels OF cider have
been made, which is intended for vine gar. Next
escorted to the barn, the yard of which
is a model in every particular. 1t has been
scraped of every particle of manue and over
its hard foundation is spread thickness of
about six inches of rich wash that had been de-
posted by the rain in fats This is an absor-
bant of the drainage and when the manure is
taken out again this will furnish rich fertili-
zer. The barn is a magnificent structure-l00
x60 feet-with almost every conceive BILE con-
venience attached. We were then shown the
operations of doube-harpoon fork for hoist
ing hay, straw or fodder to any portion of the
barn. There are three pullies attached to it
one to post near the floor, one directly over
it in the roof of the barn, and the third short
distance beyond where it is desired to place
the hay, &c. A strong rope is passed through
each pulley and thence from the third pulley
down to the floor and attached to itself with
moose. The fork is between three and four feet
long and is run into the hay perpendiculary
and securely fastened by an arrangement near
the lower end of the prongs, operated by two
small levers in the top. To the other end of
the rope a horse is attached, and when the fork
is secured he walks up brskly and the hay or
fodder is hoisted to wherever required. Baled
hay, loose hay and corn fodder were all tried
and the fork performed its work to the salts.
faction and admiration of all present. An in
spectioD of the 80 or 40 cattle, that Mr.. Cor
such keeps for dairy purposes, reflect much
credit upon their owner. They have comfor-
table quarters and all look sleek and healthy.
Again at the house the proceedings of the
last monthly meeting, which was held at
the residence of Edwin Scott, Esq. were read.
That meeting was devoted to reading rrticles
from agricultural newspapers. The comments
of the members upon the ideas advanced by
the newspaper writers made the proceedings
entertaining and instructive.
At the conclusion of these proceedings sup
| per was announced and the company de-
| lighted with repast that was substantial in
| quality, b0unteous in quantity and served with
| a skill that demonstrated the proficiency of the
| hostess in the culinary art.
| The question for discussion was taken uD af
| ter supper, and was conducted in the usual
sound and practical manner for which the Club
has established a reputation for itself. The
| question was, "What crop should follow the
| corn crop, and how should it be treated 2"
! The Club decided to have trial of imple
ments for working corn, next spring. The
preparations for this will be made as the time
approaches
The subject for discussion at the next meet
ing is "How should apple orchards be planted
and managed, and how can the crop be treated
to secure the best proft?"
Later the members and guests were invited
to the refreshment table where they feasted
taste and eyes upon beautiful array of fruits
| and confectionery. magnificent cetre- piece,
filled with choice apples, rich clusters of grapes,
and beautifully garnshed with autumn leaves,
evergreens and flowers, adorned the table.
There we're present as guests Henry Carroll
Sr., Henry Carroll Jr., B. P. Matthews, Cul-
lum Stewart, and F. Lauterbach, of Baltimore
The Club adjourned about 10 o'clock to meet
at the residence of j. D. Matthews, Esq, No
vember 2lst.