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Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1875-12-09
Cruelty to Animals.

We have no Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty To Animals"
in our country neiehborhoods and
precincts--no bergh, To hunt up
md punish our careless and delin-
guent fnrmers-nnd "the more's
the pity" Reader! il you are the
owner OF n horse, n mule, n COW, u
sheep. or ven n hog, you owe that
dumb and dependent animal n com
Portable existence. and the best
care You can possibly besto9 upon
il. The cold weather is coming on;
and though our Southern winters
are very mild and soft and balmy,
when compared with those of more
boreal climeG-there are days when
the cold rains fall heavily and fast,
and other days when the North
wind gets astry and howls down
upon us. bitterly and icrcely.-
Sometimes, too. We have ice and
sleet; and at such times every tuft
and blade of grass is a brittle and
glacial spear, that rattles and sliv-
crs under the hoofs of the poor,
wandering kline. turned out 70 shin
for themselyes-toO often 10 iamish
and die. Every winter, DO it ever
So mild. ! furnishes hundreds and
thousands of such victims to the
honc-yards and superphosphate
factories; ans. as the approaching
wintcr4hids lair to be an early, a
cpld. and long one, we earnestly
plead with u friends and readers
10 be merciful To their dumb and
helpless animals. Provide On
abundance of food for your stock,
be such forage yer so rough; and
sec that they have shelters from
she storms and the cold, even il
these shelters are formed of thick
ly-ovrrlaid evergreen bouShs. Ii
is your interest no less than your
duty, - do this; as it not only in
sures the life and good health OF
your wnrking-stock and inilch
cows. but it enables you to make
and save, around your pens and
shelters. n large quantity OF ma
nure. which " properly applied to
your next years crop. will more
than pay for all the care and at
tention bestowed upon your do
mestic administrations Journal.
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1875-12-09

HEN MANURE is best used in COM
post with much that is decom-
posed, say one part hen manure to
three of the muck. Never mix it
till 1t is time to use it, and cover
it soon after you drop 1t. 1t is a
i, safe precaution to put a hoe full
! of dirt between the hen manure
| and the seed corn and drop it no
faster than you cover it up. If in
composing the muck contains
mueh moisture it will cause fer
mentation and set the ammonia
free, by the development of heat.
a bushel of good hen has
been known to produce ten tons OF
heets. Always save every ounce
of hen manure. 1t is worth about
as much as guano i it is properly
saved and husbanded; that is, kept
dry till it is to he used. 1t will
benefit the corn crop to an extent
almost equal in value to ali The
corn the hens will eat Mass
Ploughman.
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1875-12-09
Winterlng Geraniums.

a lady jn1uires how to winter
geraniums in cellars; she has often
heard that by hanging them up by
the roots they will keep all winter
in q good condition, but ON trying
this mode she has always failed.
IN answer to her inquiry, we may
state that the practice of hanging
% the bare plants sometimes sue
cecds, but there are very lew eel
lars that have the right degree of
dampness. 1t will usually result
in failure. THE best way to keep
the roots sound and fresh, is the
foilowing:eTake up the plants,
shake off the earth from the roots,
trim off the longer ones, and head
back the tops freely, and then
place rs many of these trimmed
plants IN a box or small tub, as
a be crowded in without much
| pressure, in the same position as
they would stand in pots. Then
J pour in among the roots as much
dry, clean sand rs will compactly
M "ii bhC iHbSiSIiNSS, pC|'dSIOnaIIS
shaking to settle the sand, till the
tub is nearly full. Place them in
n cellar where they can receive as
much light as may be, and keep
the sand slightly moist by occa-
sional watering. In very damp
cellars no watering will be required.
Nail-kegs, with u third OF the top
sawed off, make convenient tubs
for this purpose, costing. nothing.
The plants will require a little oc-
casional attention during winter.
to see if ala is right, aBdthat they
are not suffering from any cause
which a little experience on the
pant of the attendant will point
Country Gentleman.
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1875-12-09
Bee Culture for Women


Lizzie Z. Cotton, in Scientific
American says: | can confidently
recommend bee culture as we'll
adapted to women, both in city
and country. speak from expe-
rience, having been engaged in
this pursuit for over twelve years.
In my first attempt at bee culture,
l used the old fashioned box hive.
These hives are readily construct
Ell with little or no reference to
giving a profit in surplus honey
obtained from them. The losses
in such hives, from various causes,
especially in winter, were very great
ard the profits we're small at the
best-$lO 20 $l2 profit from the
sale of surplus honey from such
hives in n season was considered
an extraordinary yield. / have for
several years used a hive of my
own invention. 1t is constructed
with special reference TO securing
a good yield Of honey, in the most
convenient marketable form. Ny
hive is so arranged and constructed
that ain able to prevent or con-
trIve the natural swarmIng of bees,
ana, when desired, to turn their
whole force to storing surplus
honey in the parent stock, instead
of swarming out, as they often DO
to their great damage) under or
Urinary management. 1t is surpris.
ing to note how much more honey
will be stored by a stock that does
not swarm (yet has the same in
cHpase OF bees) than by one that
casts more swarms. / often obtain
from two hundred to three hundred
pounds of honey in small glass
boxes from a hive in a season.
There is, in my opinion, no pur
suit which offers greater induce,
ments to women than bee culture.
There are very many whose occu.
patton confines them indoors near
ly the whole time, excluding then,
from the air and sunshine, to the
great injury Of their h0lth, while
at the same time, after this great
sacrifice, they barely succeed il
making a livelihood. To such, bee
culture offers special inducements
such as health, and a greater re
compense for labor performed.
hope that ere long bee culture will
receive from my sex the attention
it deserves. / am acquainted Will
many who have lately commenced
in the business who are meeting
with great success.
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1875-12-09
TIE Union AND AMERICAN.
lhsEGps1@e. Farm and
HooISehOIu.
Grange IN1ns.

The Patrons of Uusbandry have
established > hemp factory at Lex
ington, Ky.
The State Grange OF Arkansas
has subscribed for eight copies of
the Weekly Grange" for each
Subordinate Grange in that State,
and instructed the Grange to pay
its subscription.
MAKE OF once any additions, al
tcrationH or repairs that may be
needed. 1t is unwise and inhuman
to e~xposeCstock during this severe
season, when very little labor ara
time would provide them with sufi-
-e;ent protection.
STAND by your Grange. We
mean 10y that let every member
stand up for and defend the rights
and character of his fellow, the
same rs u good brother for the
family's sake will resist all attacks
o his own brother or sister. That
is ri lat, natural. fair and it will
VIM Arkansas Grange.
CoTToN GRANGE, No. 52S, Of Ar
kansas, has passed resolutions re-
qutsting the Legislators of that
state 20 pass a law levying . tax OF
81 for every dog in the State, So for
every pistol and $40 for every,gun
within the State. Hoping thereby
To get rid of worthless hunters, aud
thus be able by raising sheep,
swirc and cattle. 20 remove their
smoke houses from Cincinnati and
81. Louis To their w State.
TIE new State Master OF Cali
fnrnia has issued n proclamsaADl
calling upon the subordinate
oranges To expell members luke
warm in the faith, irregular in at
tendance and behind IN dues; adj
wishing consolidation of weak gran
ges, aud recommending that les:
importance he attached to confer
ring degrees and more TO ia,
thorough discussion of question:
vital To the order.
M the quadrcnnial conference
Of the Methodists of IlliGois, held
recently, the discussion of I'll,
secret-society question wHs con
tinued with great warmth. TIL,
rule of the Church is stringent
prohibiting Masons and Odd Eel
lows from fellowship. The Com
mittee on Reveals reported not I,
change the rules, and. in addition
70 it, to give earnest advice agains
minor societies Of Good Temp airs
Oranges, &c.
ACCORDING TO the recent dccis
ions of the National Grange iii
case of vacancy in the office of til,
Master or any other officer in tn,
grange, it may be filled by ian elcc
ton for the unexpir, d tern at tn,
next regular meeting. The Over
seer acts ~ Master until Tie w
cancy il filed" and. sin the NIB
sence of the Master, the Actin:
Master is invested for the time he
ing with all the power of the Mas
ter"
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It's departments are complete and ably
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and the department is always full OF good
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Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1875-12-09
Carbohc Acid in tine Poultry House

Carbolic acid, seems to be the
most popular disinfectant now in
use, and it is Il valuable assistant in
Kidding aplace off disease which
has already gained n foot-hold, as
well rs in warding of the approach
of the destroyer. The manner of
using it is to form a solution Of
about TWO ounces of the acid to
three quarts Of water, and apply
with n watering pot, after the house
has been cleaned out. Once a week
is often enough to use in ordinary
circumstances, but in cases of dis
ease, or where houses are greatly
infested with vermin, it should be
used oftener. For Kidding the
bodies of fowls of lice, use one
part of acid to eighty parts of
water, to which some persons add
a little glycerine; apply with a
brush to the roots of the feathers
on different parts of the body. A
better plan, however, is to always
keep o plentiful supply of wood
ashes within their reach, for them
to dust in, when they will keep
themselves free from vcrmin, as a
general thing.--[Nationa Poultry
Journal.
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1875-12-09
Receipt Books.

Aufa Katie, in the Country Gen
tleman, suggests to all thrifty
housckeepers, that they make their
own receipt books. A blank hook
having its pages numbered can be
obtained for a small sum of any
dealer in stationery. DO not write
any receipts save those that have
been tried by yourself or friends.
Have il Srranged systemakicly, by
being divided into different depart
ments, as one for meats, another
tor vegetables breads, pies, pud-
dings, &c. Having al index, and
allow space at the end of every
different department, both there
aud in she body of the book, in
which To make entries at future
times. Any obliging housekeeper
will be not only willing but glad to
give you her receipts and rules for
making different dishes; then write
them out definitely, for it Is of
fully as much importance that a
dish be properly mixed and zcook-
cd, as that the proper proportions
be used. 1t may, at FIRST drought,
look like a hard task, but have it
lying handy and write in it at odd
moments, and you will be surprised
At the progress you will make, and
then, when made, you will have
such a feeling of reliability about
It, for you Will knotO what it is: no
experimenting there. i have one
which ! commenced fifteen years
ago. and 1 would not give it for
any N have ever c published.
And What = treasure such a book
would be toa daughter rompene-
ing hDusekeeping--alI written in
mothers handwriting. and tested
by her good judgment and mature
wisdom! . %
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1875-12-09
Baggage Checked Through
Cheap and Fast Freight Line.

~
This is also the great Freight Line for
all points IN the southwest and northern
citics. Time as quick and rates as low as
by any other route. Good forwarded in
through cars without break of bulk All
claims promptly adjusted. Through bills
Of lading 'Fsaed with rates guaranteed
from Bristol, New York. Philadelphia and
Baltimore, by N agents.
Boston agent-W. n. Clark, "A Wash
ingtOn street.
New York agent-C E. Evans, SO3
Br' adway street.
Philadelphia agent-John T. Wilson,
"A south fifth street.
Baltimore agent-W. n. Tawxon, 1877
west Baltimore street.
Be careful to have your goods marked:
Virginia and Tennessee air line, via Nor
folk, Virginia.
For furtherinformation apply to Depot
Agent at Knoxville and Bristol, or to
w. E. NJ. Word,
General Pdxseager agent.
vsrupUDn VI
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Editorial Comments

On Current Politics and the Principal events of the Day, from an En-
dependent Democratic standpoint. We shall strive by moderation and,
the desire to do simple justice IN every ease to win the attention OF eur
readers. But we shall not hesitate to speak, where bold speech is re
quired. not recklessy, but plany and positively always
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1875-12-09
a

The vital issues of the times, the universally of Education, win nst
be neglected. This departments win receive the attention Of a finished
scholar, who, we feel confident in saying wiz deal many a telling blow
in behalf of education and the Teacher. We cali the particulars ntteR~
ton of teachers to Observation-Disclosures their aid in making it what
we would have it become, a power for good and a help to- the Teacher.
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1875-12-09
A Second Farmers Vacation"

By Col. Geo. E. Warning, Jr.
Col. WEARING. is now in Europe. visiting,
in a row-boat ride of two hundred and fifty
miles, one Of the most fertile and interest
ing of the vine growing valleys of Europe.
This second series of papers promises to
be even more interesting than that with
which our readers are already familiar.
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Return Tickets to Same Points,
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q

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Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1875-12-09
A Grange Department,

In which the Patrons of Husbandry will 6d all the news of the Order
and ARTICLES of much importance TO them as Patrons. This Depart
Iment of the UNIoN ANe AMERICAN is under the supervision of a Pa
iron of Husbandry, and will, therefore, commend itself particularly to-
members of the Order generally
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1875-12-09
THE
CENTENNIAL

The most important in our Country's history, draws near and every
thoughtful voter should study the situation carefully, which he Gan
only do through the newspaper. State elections are now coming OF
in rapid succession The People ar settling down to the tug Of war,
and each man should prepare himself for lis " share in this great
struggle between Constitutional Government and tie CorruptiOns and
Innovations of a New Order Of Things.
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1875-12-09
Our Local

Will be made the Great Feature of the Paper, and we assert without
fear of contradiction that our facilities for obtaining the news from the
whole scope of our territory are superior to those possessed By any pa
per in the State @
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1875-12-09
Gabriel Conroy,"
By BRET. A

Begins in the November Number,
and will RIM for twelve months. This is
Mr.. Harte's first extended work. The
scenes and characters, which the author
has chosen from his favorite field, Calif"r,
mia. are painted with characteristic vivid
ness and power and the Sork is without
doubt the most graphic record of early
California life that has Yet appeared.
We shall also begin in the January nun
her
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1875-12-09

Carefully edited from the standard Fashion Periodicals, weekly and
nenthly. "A lady Of taste and experience will preside over this De
partment-
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1875-12-09
TICLES ON
Amarican CollapAS.

Am6rlCan UOII6g6Ss
Written respectively by their friends. will
appear during the year. The revived in
terest in college life makes these papers
especially timely. and will secur for them
.Nnsral attaattnn
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1875-12-09
Centennial Letters,

Are a rare collection of Revolutionary
Letters mainly from stores in the hands OF
the defendants of Col. JosEPu WARp.-
They are full of interest, and will be read
with a rare relish in connec ion with the
Centennial celebration of the year.
BRILLIANTLY ILLUSTRATED AR
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1875-12-09
Short Stories +!

"A SERMON, each week, contributed by Ministers representing all
tho denominations in our territory.
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1875-12-09
CONTAINS, EACH WEEK
Agricultural Articles,

Original and selected, from writers of experience and hom the best
agricultural periodicals in America
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1875-12-09
State News

be given in a condensed form. East Tennessee News VIII be
given in full. -
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The HOusekeeper

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peeially devoted to Household Matters.
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The Ladies

Will find in our Fashioa Column full information on the
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1875-12-09

To FArrEN FOWLS within ten or
fourteen days, they ought to be
placed in a wooden cage two feet
above the soil, the bottom of the
ease to be strewn with wood ashes
daily; the food should consist of
rice, boiled in skinned milk, add
ing a spoonful of carbonate of soda;
the poultry ought to receive also
pure water twice 4 day, and like
the food, in earthen vessels. The
chief object is, to maintain great
cleanliness, and to avoid the pres
ence Of any acid. The flesh of
fowls thus fatted is highly praised.
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Philip Nolan's Friends,
Or, Show Your PASSPORTS
BY Edward Everett Hale.

The scere of this story is laid in the
Southwestern territory. now forming the
States of Louisiana and Texas, at the time
Of Aaron Burr's treason. The characters
lived in a section which as now Ameri-
can, now French. and now Spanish. and
this record Of their adventurous lives
makes a story Of intense aud unfagging
interest throughout.