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Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-28
LOCAL lNTELtflENCE.
>. bo,;uess e,n,ion,s dun

fJite business cJn l0nss dun -
Union L oau Association meets this e'eo'ls-
The therm? me,rr ruck oLI to-day IN the
shade
This is NJ. II ul1's last night at TIE i.slil1'e
Hall don't fail to so.
Step in Ackerman 4 Malnsen'e, and ste the
W WIlson adjustable chair.
Don't iail to attend the great hale to-inorrow, at
Frank Townsend's residence.
We arc again having mild weather; the ihrr
moueter stood at 80 at noon.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-28

KENT COUNTY Mutual INSURANCE CoXFANY.
The annual meeting OF the policy holders Of this
company was held at the onice OF the company, in
Dover, on Wednesday, G3lst inst
The Secretarys exhibit wat as follows
Interest on Deposit \ otes, s. 2,09C Ct
Interest and taz on invectm'tt, 4,037 81
Foley and Transfer Fees, sS5 On
Prothonotary and Attorney, 2?6?
Discount on Fire Losses, 3TT
--S?G4ij9 81
Losses by ire $.,1l94j
Expenses Salarie- com. 10
Ag'ts, Printing, Taxes, &c @,ioo CO
Paid members on withdrawal, l,92! 81
Refunded for ovsrpayments, go
- DOL sc
Gain for the year added to Investments, ,SS4 SO
Judgement Bonds on call, SG0,247 81
Endorsed and secured notes on
call, 1850 90
Cash, 1894
Realized SurIlus, S.1l7G IS
Interest due and unpaid, SS4l S3
Interest accrued but NOT due, 1865 45 sa,so7 %
Gros. Surplus, s79.9s4 o6
Loss unpaid 500 90
Net Surplus, s79,ls4 O6
NoTE-The realized surplus Dec. 81, 1872,
smoanted TO $57, ,492 80, ts which add the above
shown gain for the year, ($1S,684 39) amounts to
S76,376 rs. The realized surplus Dec. 81, 1873
($77l l76 1S) will he subject 10 an unpaid loss OF
$500 leaving S76,376 rs.
Dividens paid during the last seven
years s35.5l4 90
Whole number OF Policies Issued. Asp
Number OF Policies in force. 2676
Bmount Of property Insured during
the year 1893 ,Sl9 W
Amount OF property at ii.k, 46s6, ,563 w
Surplus 79,104 SO
Deposit Sotes, 376,263 SO
One per cent. on amount injured, 46,s65 63
s5o?, ,313 %
Directors were elected as follow
George W. Cummins, John II. Hoffecker, James
r. Clements, George b. Money, John W. Caussy,
DR.. Henry Ridgely, james L. Heverin, Jacob VIII
hans, OF Seaford, and Gov. James Ponder.
The Board of Directors Afterwards met and re-e-
lectsd George VI. Cummins' Pfesident, and VII.
liam Dsnney Jr., Secretary and Treasurer
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-28
rrNAxc,aI Axb coMaaAetsi.

WitmSGrov. Del. Jan. IS. is7i
--latest st pek Quotations furnished by Merrisk
johnson Co, S. + Cor. 9Th and Market Street
Wilmington. Del. at i. N. to-day.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-28
5OO,OOO TICkET$,
pKaJfG 81 90 EACH
OR SIX FOR FIVE DOLLAR
s522S,5OO in C1itte,
AS FOLLOWS
CNE CHANCE IN EVERY NINE

52.esi Cash Gifts. amounting to
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-28

KENT COUNTY Mutual INSURANCE CoXFANY.
The annual meeting OF the policy holders of this
company was held at the oniGe OF the company, in
Dover, on Wednesday, (9lst inst
The secretarys eyhIbit " a as follows
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09
ocAL INTELLIGENCE,


In Justice to all parties concerned,
xe this morning give the statement of
a party who has lately become in
volved in a difficulty, as 10 the right
IF possession Of the claim known as
the Flagstaff mine, in Newark district,
and over which trouble Is now brew
;nu. In a conversation with n who
claims to be one of the original locat-
ors of the mine, We are informed as
follows: The party first went to work
on the Lincoln mine, on . contract
with the company, but Is it was no a
uaying investment, they threw up the
contract and started out to prospect,
and succeeding in finding Indications
If nav rock, went to work for them
selves on the disputed ground. After
they had found good ore they were in
formed that the ground on which they
were working belonged to the compa-
NV, and, being ignorant of the fact
that the ground had not been located,
Ibey were induced to sign articles
which they do not deny - to
work the mine OH shares. Afterwards,
learning that no mine known as the
Flagstaff had been located or record
ed, they recorded the mine as their
" property, claiming it by right OF
discovery. MIR. Baron, seeing that the
rock extracted was of good quality,
claimed it in behalf of the company,
and, being refused possession, pro
rceded to Hamilton and had a writ of
injunction issued to restrain them
from moving the rock, the writ being
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09
Sealed Proposals

WILL BE RECEIVED At THE OFFICE
w of the County Gers Of Eureka county,
Nevada, up to and in .luding the 9TH day Of
Jane. l>7I. for flrni~ hing medical aid and at
tendance for the ~indigent sick If Eurcka
county in the Hospital, and out of the Hos
li,al within the limits OF the town of Eureka;
said bids to be by the month for the term oi
one year. from june II, 1871, to June l.. 1875.
to bid. and each bid must be accompanied BY
the diploma Of the physician from some med
zeal college that he is a regularly educated
physician,
Bids will also be received. at the same time
and place, for the care and board Of each Hos
litnl patient per day, Which must also include
the keeping Of said Hospital and furnishing
the same with necessary fuel and other coii-
v.nicnces for the comfort of he inmates.
The Board Of County Commissioners reserves
the right to reject any or all bids.
r.. IL. HARMON. Clerk.
Eureka, Nevada, May q. 1871. mt-ti
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

SHADE THEES.-Quite Il variety of
shade trees are being set out by prop
crty owners at present. The willow
species predominant, but some are
putting out locust and Australian gum
trees. The latter are said to be very
hardy, of quick growth and thriving
in all localities. They will prove very
attractive if the experiments in growing
them prove successful.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

TO-DAY.-.A wedding is announced
to occur in town this evening. The
parties to he united in the metaphorical
golden knot are well known.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09
STOCK REPORT.
SAN Francisco, May 3.

\ FRANCISCO, May
FORMING RoARD.
24S0 Ophir-lG IL. ~ W.
80 Gould \ Cmrry-IS lSl4 lS1abN 1871
20 Best n Bclchcr-23
20 Savage-2 6li2 6lt4 " bSO
80 Chollar--'O $3.50 - GOblO
in Hale X Ncrcross-S5s4S53
lSo Crown POINTS, S,112 S3L
24O ie low Jacket-SL2 ~ 81 GS
ll6 lmpcrial-it4 5b% ia 47sbj
20 Empire Mili-3sS 81
225 kentuck--I2L ~ Issz l2,s
t05 Alpha-O 1917 1917
Ills Belcher-sl'a sOlas9O slb5
$40 Contidence-72 IA ,bN
~ Con. .yirginia-7s 7lb3O 49, ~
no Seq. Belchcr-7l 70D
ITO E~Xcheluer-E IS
I1 Overman-2 S 2Sb5 29b:D 2Sb3W 49,
lOj J~ustice-6l4
100 Lady Bryan-lOc
lis J~ulia-325s
10 SuccOr-lLa ~
6L5 Caledonia-l7 l1I4 lSbD
20 knickerbocker-i
325 Gil: be-lt4 L.. ~
go Baltimore-6ia ~. e.
80 California; 81 is 81
ITO :. Hill-7h27
go Dayton-654 6b3O
l2O y. Y. Com
800 Rhode lsland-lH
800 American FIat-TH
lD Union Con.-l2 IL lUii $50 10
100 Tyler-7jc
$50 Woodville--2
10 kossuth-4
10 Andes-l
BOARD.
675 Meadow Vnlley-l0l4 lOlab3D
10 Raymond II Ely-El21
$50 Eureka Con.-lSl 49, b5O
100 fhenix-25c
d rioche-41?5
SIM Wash. Il Crcole-1'4 IA
2o Alps-2e
80 Page n Panaca- 81. &C Zoe Is
700 American Flag-32
40 EOwery-:Uc
IN :. Peak-l'. liIbN
$40 Belmont-t's : d. 7bHD0
~ Charter Oak-l
no FL Dorado SOUTH bl0
100 kyc Patch
100 Portland-3Oc pc
ll1 lmpcrial-41s5
so Ovcrman-2s t2sblo 81. 2s'4b1
800 Fl Dorado North-"a 2,s
20 North Belmont-25c
100 QuintcrO- .Dc
200 Ncwark-7jc Zoe
% Monitor. Belmont-3H
I'D ~Bellcvue-li4
30 Il. Chariot-l5 l5i4
2j M~ahoguny-5
so War Eagle-2l% 2H
200 South Charlotte
100 Empire, ldaho-6'i
10 Hale ~ Norcross-yls 6
800 Ophir-lTsb1 l5i4 l57 sblO l5s4
10 Caledonia = lii2
E5 Belcher-0i Atil Slbs S0i4s30
40 Con. Nirginia-0 7J1a
10 Crown ~foint-S2te
p ~Alpha-l0ia los 1917
$40 Chollar-.S ~ ~ 57i3
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

FAST FREIGHT GE.-Pri.ch-
ards fast freight, with passenger ac-
Communications, leaves at eight o'clock
this morning for the railroad.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

ARRlvEp.-John w. Shaw, Presi-
dent of the Eureka Consolidated Mini
ing Company, arrived yesterday
morning from San Francisco.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

DISTRICT CoURT.-The District Court
for this district will convcncthis norm
ing for the purpose of settling some
statements, hearing motions, demur-
rers, ETC., and will then adjourn over
until Monday morning at 10 o'clock,
when a jury will be attendance and the
business OF the term entered into i'll
earnest. This term, however, will be
but Il short one, from present appear
ances, as nearly all the heavy business
has been continued until August.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

SUBSCRIPTIONS received for all the
Eastern weeklies and monthlies;
also, for the San Francisco papers and
magazines, at the POstoflice Stationery
and News Depot. doc
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

WATCHES AND JEwELRY made and
repaired by J. Straus. Orders to New
York and San Francisco promptly at
tended to. am
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

Observation-Disclosures magazine for
June is a very attractive number. re-
plcte with choice reading matter. The
illustrated frontispiece, "a Little
Puss." a steel engraving, is an art gem.
The fashion plates in this work are
conceded to be the best ever published.
Harper'S Razar for May 10th has over
thirty fine illustrations. with an illus
trated supplement-. Frank Iesiie's
Illustrated Weekly and the Ladies'
Journal are both up to their usual en-
c~ellence. The above are tor sale at the
CITY Drug and Bookstore. my9
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09
REP0Rr.

The storm of yesterday was general
throughout the State. Following is the
report of the condition of the weather
from different points:
SALT LAKE, May 8.
Clear, cool and pleasant; rained last
night.
CHERRY CREEK, Nav 8.
Clear, with a strong wind, this even
ing.
PrOCHE, May 8.
Windy and showing during the day:
cloudy this evening.
HAMILTON, May 8.
Cloudy and cool; showing OCCASION
ally.
RENO. May s.
Has been snowing; cold this even
ing.
AUSTIN, May 8.
Sleeting and showing all day; cloudy
this evening.
DIAMOND SPRINGS, Nav 8.
Showing all day; clear this evening.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

FURTHER POsTPoHEMENr.-The de-
linouent sale of the Eureka Mining
and Smelling Company has been fur.
iher postponed to May 18th. The Off
,ial announcement appears under the
head OF New To-day"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

POTATOES are selling at cent
per pound, and scarce at that.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

DIAMOND DIsTRIcr.-From one of n
party of prospectors who returned
from Diamond district Yesterday, we
are informed that the prospects in that
locality are encouraging. A number
of men are at work developing their
claims, while others, finding all the
good locations staked of, have gone to
the adjoining range Of mountains, and
intend to prospect in that direction OF
Antelope district, where it is reported
that rock IN paying quantities has been
fOund. In Diamond district a number
of shafts are being sunk, and the run
ming of a tunnel is contemplated. All
cnyaged in the work seem confident
of ultimate success, though a large
amount Of capital will be required to
work the mines. The furnace is still
idle, but it is expected it will Le started
up next month.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

Losr-A gold locket with a small
niece of chain attached. 4 suitable
reward will be paid the finder by leav-
inr il with ALI. Chart. at this office.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

ANNUAL MEErING.-The stOckhOld-
ers of the Adams Hill Consolidated
Mining Company will hold their third
annual meeting for the election Of trus-
"es on Monday, May 18th. at the office
st the company, Hayward's Huiding,
Sun Francisco.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

PERsoNAL.-Rcv. S. T.. Kelly, of st
James Church, will tomorrow occu
py the pulpit al 81. Paul's Church
Virginia City.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09
DEPARTURES,

BY ". l.. ~PRiTCHARb's STAGE LINE.
Mr. McConkey l. wife Mrs + Woodruff
A Hunt in Williams A. vito
= + reeman Wv Roberts
VIM uawley
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

HARDWARE, locks, hinges. vises and
a general assortment of general hart
ware at W. IL. Clark'S. ap2l
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

WHITE LAMBS Wool BLANKETS,
the finest in the market, just received
at Obertrlder X HarriSon'S. apo
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

GENrLEMEN's under clothing, the
finest assortment in town, ut W. II.
Clark'S. at'-i
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

ELKOSTAGE LINE.-Van Dreillen Il
Fairfield are now running a tri-weekly
stage line between here and Elko, and
contemplate 500 to change it to Il
daily line. The travel over this road
has greatly increased Of late, and at
times all extra coach is required to
transport the passengers and baggage.
The road is now in fine condition, the
stock in good order and the trip is
made in less than IL day. The enter
pains to to render the transit to travel
ers comfortable and speedy The stage
leaves here at 8 o'clock every other
morning and arrives at Elko at about
midnight.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09
Arrivals and Departures.
ARRIVALS.

nv ". T.. pRrrCH,RD's STAGE LINE.
John W shaw A Clawson
Robt duncan
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

Doors AND S~HOES-ju>t received il
complete assortment, AT W.. II.
Clark's. apps
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

CRoCKERY.-Thc largest assortment
of crockery ware in town can he found
at sam, Friednan'S. on Main street, at
prices lower than the lowest. apl-tt*
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

JUST RECEIvED-A conn lete stock
of boots and shoes. at MurPhy's. Nam
~ ree,. myS
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09
notice.!

I HEREBY BEG II INFORM THE PUB-
/ lie that nave tins day sold out my entire
inter, st i'm the hatcher business known as the
Fulton Market" to Mr.. Joseph WANNA. .who
will carry on the same rs before, and hope
the same patronage will be extended 10 him.
All bills must be paid within thirty days,
either a, the Fulton Market or TO myself.
Il. W. HAYES.
Eureka, May /, 1874. molU
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

THE Finest Assortment of Furnish
ing Goods, Hosiery, Collars and Ties,
will be found al .. Il IL.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

FoH a complete assortment of TIM
ware, parlor and cooking stoves, or
any article in the hardware line, go to
Maupin Il Cronler'S. IL
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

GENTS FURNISHING GOops.-We
have just received by express the very
latest styles in hats, Granger, or ..any
other mans" n fine assortment of
hand-sewed boots has also been re-
ceived. Gents furnishing goods of
every description, and clothing of the
best quality, constantly on hand. Now
IS the time to make your purchases.
Call ut Oderfeldcr Il Harrison's mann
moth store. fl.%
NJ. Il. BARTLETT, real estate agent,
Houses for rent and for sale in all
parts of the city. Also |. G. l,atelpan's
agent for the Monroe survey. Office
ut the California lumber yard. south
east corner of Buel and Bateman
streets. aplO
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

House. MARTA man named Dun
can, recently arrived from Mexico, is
i'm town with IL number of horses.
which he is disposing Of at auction
and private sale. He will remain in
town for "A few days aud then proceed
to Oregon with the remainder OF his
band OF horses, which are now grazing
i'm the vicinity of Duckwater.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

WIRE FENcING-William Nichols is
receiving a large quantity of wire from
the East for the purpose of fencing in
his ranch. twelve miles from town. 1t
will take even miles of wire to encircle
the premises. He is also receiving a
supply of farming implements to use
an extensive plan the coming SUM-
mer.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

Masonic MEETING.-Every +. 4 a.
NJ. III Eureka, Ruby Hill and " in all
the land round about" is urgently re-
quested to co,ne to Masonic Hall, in
Eureka, this evening at half past seven
O'Clock, sharp. business Of the utmost
Importance to the fraternity will come
before the meeting. and therefore none
should be absent, if within the limits
of possibility to be present.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

SPECIAL MEETINa.-At a special
meeting of the County Commissioners
held Yesterday, the bond Of Thomas
]. Tenant as County Recorder, vice
Samuel Bel, resigned, was approved.
Tbe gentleman entered into the dis
IN ,rye of his duties immediately after
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

MORE OF IT.-"Is this last Winter
or next ~ The question is being
argued all over the State, but as yet
satisfactory conclusion. The violent
storms of SNOW and hail yesterday are
convincing that the weather dispenser
appears to revel in wintry elements.
The amount of 10y falling. however,
will not retard freighting, but will lay
the dust for a few days. Looking out
on the Snow-clad mountains and the
driving flakes that fill the atmosphere,
we can think of nothing more season.
able than to wish our readers Il merry
chri ,tmaS.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

Still IN TowN.-The party of White
Piners who were announced to depart
tor home yesterday, are still in town.
Brigadier General Pete Cannavan is
trying to get IA corner on all OF the
invigorating beverages i'll these parts,
but Clay Si,nms, OF the Corner saloon,
says he can not succeed sc long as the
railroad keeps up communication with
San Francisco. They will make an
other attempt to start homeward to-
day.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-09

SU>rICIoUs.-Yesterday afternoon a
number OF strangers, hailing from
White Pine, visited the Richmond fur
naces. Their movements were closely
watched by the foreman of the place,
who evidently regarded them with sus-
picion. After viewing the process of
reducing the ore to bullion they tart.
ed into the calcining department., but
were instantly ordered off from that
locality, As Il number ofbars of bullion
we're lying around. The visitors en-
deavored to investigate further, but
were politely escorted from the place.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-02-13
Preserving Pork.

J. B., Jasper county, Mo-, can cure
his hams and bacon as follows Trim
the hams from all loose flesh and fat
and make them shapely. Remove the
ribs from the sides and cut them into
pieces of about twenty pounds each.
Procure a solid bench of oak plank on
which to pack the meat. Take coarse
salt, and mix with each pound of il
a teaspoonful of pulverized saltpetre.
With this rub the meat ON both sides,
leaving considerable of the mixture
loose on the flesh side Pile the meat
in heaps, as the pieces are rubbed, on
the bench, with the flesh side upward.
Allow the moisture to drain away.
Every second day rub the meat with
fresh salt, and place that which was
previously at the top of the pile at the
bottom. This should be continued for
two weeks, when the meat is to be
removed to the smoke-house, or hung
up to dry if it is not to be smoked. II
should be smoked with corn cobs or
hickory brush for few days, when,
after being well dried, it may be packed
in bran in boxes or barrels, or in per-
fectly dry wood ashes, in which flies
cannot injure it; or it may be sewn up
in cotton cloth and covered with two
coats of thick limewash, which will be
an equally good preservative.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-02-13
Management of Manure.

As farmers are now hand ing manure
the following copied from the Country
Gentleman will give timely and useful
hints:
The manure from my horses, cows,
ETC., is dropped in cellar under the
stable, on a quantity of muck put in
dry last fall, which has become thor
oughly saturated with liquid manure.
/ propose soon to draw out the manure
and muck-mixing them in loading,
and spreading it on the land that in
tend to plant with corn and potatoes.
The land was plowed the LIST of Novem-
Der part was greensward, AMI on
part I had buckwheat. have read
much of composing Misunderstanding
it out, piling it beside the field, and
covering it with loan or sods, and after
a while shovel it over and draw it on to
the field. Will such composing in
crease the fertilizing quality of the ma
nure enough to pay for the additional
labor?
An important advantage in drawing
out and spreading manure In winter at
one operation, is the abridgment of Ia
Dor, as it has to be handled but once
for both drawing out and spreading.
Another advantage is the minute diffu-
sion of the soluble portions through the
soil by means of rains and melting
SHOWS. The principal object in compost
ing is to mix with the manure some alb
sorbent, as loan, turf, peat, ETC., and
shoveling over or mixing Thoroughly,
so as to give it uniformity of quality
and fine texture. But if the manure
and absorbent are laid in quite thin al
ternating layers, but little mixing over
will be necessary, provided the heap
stands long enough for the manure to
soak into the absorbent. The disadvan-
tage IN composing is the additional Ia
Dor of making the heap and handling
the whole over at least twice before the
application is completed. This requires
at least four times the labor of spread
ing the manure alone in fall or winter
Gf the absorbent is as heavy as the ma
nure9, for when che fresh manure is
spread broadcast, the soil of the field
forms the absorbent. The principal
object in drawing out the fresh manure
and composing it with turf on the
borders of the fields, is to save drawing
this turf first to the barnyard and then
back again to the field, which would
still farther augment the labor. Manure,
| as commonly managed by farmers, is
wasted on large scale, by fermentiDg
and washing in the open air, by the es-
cape of the liquid portion, and by an
unequal, imperfect and lumpy applica-
ton. If composing can he made to
save this waste, the additional labor
would be well repaid. On grain-farms,
copious and regular use of straw for
litter will serve to save much of the Ii
quid portions. The plan adopted by
our correspondent is likewise good one
for this purpose. We suggest to him
that shoveling over the muck, so as to
bring all parts in contact with the IL
quid, will make it hold more, and be
more uniformly valuable, before draw
ing out and spreading as proposed. A
very important requisite is to have it
very evenly and finely spread, without
| leaving it in Jumps,