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Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1876-01-13

When you think of buying a
harness, examine closely the leather
of the hame strap and the near
tuck of the throat latch, and like
wise of the crupper. If theGe are
of slazy material, likely to squash
and to plague you while trying
to make them enter their loops,
don't buy the harness The man
who cut out the harness bad not
the interest Of the purchaser in
his mind. At three separate and
distinct scowls for each buckllng,
the harness certainly would be
dear asa gift. And it is likely to
be poor throughout, and not worth
haying.
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1876-01-13
HOW To CURE BACON, HAMsAND


There are various ways of curing
bacon. The Yorkshire England
mothod Is to burn off the bristles,
rather than 70 scaid them, then
brush the carcass and wash it in
cold water, and let it hang where
it will not freeze for twenty four
hours. 0ne-quarter of a pound Of
saltpetre and twenty-five pounds of
common salt are then rubbed
thoroughly into the pieces of the
tanimal, which should be placed in
Ia large tub covered up closely in a
cool place for a fortnight. Then
turn over each piece and rub in a
little more salt. Let it remain in
the pickle another fortnight, and
the bacon is ready to be smoked.
The lest way to smoke it is with
corn on the cobs burned upon
charcoal; keeping up a slow, dense
smoke, and not a fire: Then put
it in a cloth and wash, TO preserve
1t from mold. or fly blows. and
place where there is no moisture,
and it will keep for years.
The Westphalian hams and ba-
con are cured by the following re-
cipe: "To SIX pounds of rock salt
add three ounces of saltpetre and
two~founds OF coffee sugar. Put
it into three gallons Of water, and
boil until dissolved, skimming it
well while it boils; and when cold
pour it over the meat, keeping ev-
cry part of it under the brine.
Bacon can be picked ready to
smoke in about ten days; but hams
should remain in for four or five
W eeks. This pickle can be used
again and again if IL is boiled up,
skinned and a small potion OF
its ingredients added each time.
Before putting the meat into the
brine it should he carefully washed
and wiped clean from blood, as that
spoils the pickle. Pickling-tubs
should he larger at the bottom than
at the top, so that the pork can lay
undisturbed in its layers until
needed for use; and the bottom Of
the tub should he covered W tt
coarse salt, aud then a layer Of meat
placed upon it, and SO on until
the tub is filed. A good way to
pickle one ham: Take n deep,
stoneware dish, just large enough
to hold q ham, and mix together
one pound Of coarse brown sugar,
one and one-half pounds Of fine
salt, and one ounce each of salt
petre and saltprunelle. Then rub
every portion Of the ham, and
pile the remainder Of it over the
top, having placed the ham skin
side down in the dish. Let it
stand for two or three days: then
turn it over and rub in the mix
ture, and ladie over it with a
spoon any brine that may be found
at the bottom Of the pan. DO this
for a fortnight, and if the ham IL
needed for use, it can be smoked
Tor two or three days, and then
boiled.-TNdidn0 Fdrmer.
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1876-01-13
THE GRANGE LECTURER.

I The duty OF having something
useful and interesting for the con-
sideratiou of tue Grange at its
stated meeting devolves upon this
official. 1t is TO him that the
mambers naturally look for enter
tsinment and instruction after the
regular routine of work is conclud-
ed, he should beforehand give some
subject german to the Order care
full thought and study, and SC
present it to the Grange as to pro-
woke discussion, and TO draw out q
full expression of opinion in re.
gard to it. He should either open
the debate himself or call upon
some suitable person TO do so. Les
him give his owna views and ex.
perience' upon the most prominent
and salient points, and then get al
many as possible to say something
on the subject. Fer each and ev
cry one can give some useful anc
pertinent hint or suggestion OIL
some branch of the question undeI
consideration. Something like thu
following subjects might with in
terest and propriety be considered
The successes and failures OF thu
wear 1875, what crops have pro
duced more than an average yielc
and what crops have produced less
should there be any change fol
year in the plans ano
methods by which we were gov
erned in the past? Is the presen'
outlook hopeful or discouragingf
A careful and proper consldera
tion of these or kindred subjects
might not only be interesting bu'
of real Intrinsic value. 1t may en-
able one to act in accordance tt
the advice of Iago, Go to pu'
money in thy pocket Now a wore
to the lay members of the Order
Be prompt and regular in you: at
tendance at the stated and calico
meetings-better be five minutes
too early than one too late--learI
we'll those portions Of the ritua
YOU have to repeat, for nothing 81
destroys proper interest as to have
the ceremony Of mutation care
lessly and bunglingly performed
Always endeavor 20 say something
it matters not how light and trivia
it may seem. upon the. subject pro
posed for discussion, Presen'
your views freely and fearlessly
and endeavor to weigh the argu
ments of Others fairly and impair
TALLY, and if you are convinced
that YOU are in error, yield quickly
and gracefully, and though las
not least, pay your dues prompt
", and study the platform, constr
tution and bylaws Of the Order.
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1876-01-13
SHELTERING FARM MACHINE
RH,

Thousands of dollars are annu.
ally lost to the farmers of the
United States, especially at the
West, by not shcltering and paint
ing the machinery used on the
farm. In many places in the
Western States the plows are
either left in the furrow or thrown
into the fence corners, and then
left to rust and decay until wanted
the next year, In fact all kinds
of farm implements are left to the
same fate. After a couple of years
exposure the wood used in their
construction will rot at the joints.
and check up about the bolts, and
become loose and weak, and will
wear out faster, run harder, and
not do the work so well, simply
for the want of proper shelter and
a little paint. Besides, there is
the necessity of buying new or
fitting up the old machines Many
a section of the West 10 now
machine poor, without any pros
pect of being free from this heavy
drain, so long as this careless, slip
sAod practice is kept up, as ma
chinery will last on half longer,
run easier, and work better, if
proper care is taken of it, besides
stopping a big leak in our yearly
expenses.
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1876-01-13
TREES.

A writer in the Indiana Farmer
says that strong, fresh manure is
not usually so good for fruit trees
as good clean cultivation without
it, and that peaches and apples
grown with manure are lsSs sound
and have a poorer flavor. When
the same degree Of vigor can be
impaired to the trees with cuItiva
ton alone, the fruit is better fol
it. This statement reminds us oil
the remark made many years ago
by w. A. Underhill brother OF
Dr.. Underhill of Croton Point,
widely known TO grape growers
that in his oNn vineyard he used
no manure, but cultivated once a
week till the grapes had formed
and that these grapes were better
ripened and sweeter than those in
the doctors whey ard where ma
nureawas used and less cultivation
given.
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1876-01-13
Baggage Checked Through.
Cheap and Fast Freight Limo.


Thi- is also thu g eat Freight Line for
MI points N the SOU Invest and northern
ciiirs. Time as quick aud rates 81 low rs
by any other route. Goods forwarded In
through ears Nithou, break Of bulk All
clalms promptly adjusted Through bills
Of ladiu. issued with rates guaranteed
from Bristol New York. PbiladePhia and
Baltimore. bY our agents.
Boston agpnt-W, M. Clark, "a wash
ingiGn street.
New York "gent-C Y. Evans. sos
Br ed"ay street.
Philadelphia agent-John T. Wilson,
a. soulh fifth street.
Baltimore agrnt-W. N. Tawxon, 1877
west Baltimore street.
BE "a eml 10 hav. your goods marked
Virginia and Tennessee air line via Nor
folk, Virginia.
orfurlhprinhrmation apply 10 Depot
Agent ut Knoxville aud Bristol. or t.
w. E M. VOID,
General Passenger Agent.
LYNCHaURG. V
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1876-01-13
HOW TO KEEP SWEET PoIA-

-
DR.. VIM Ii, Trigg of This city
is one OF the f.w practical men
who 1--we in this section of conn-
try. He has discovered a method
by VIII ch sweet potatoes can be
Lept the wear round and be inst
as &, cd as when taken from the
ground The method is very
S mple and is as follows: When
the potatoes are taken from tie
ground transfer them to a hoI
and place them etw en- layers OF
wheat cbaff. Keep them in a
warm and dry room. We were
shown the other day n sweet pc
tato kept 10y the doctor in this way
since last year, and to all app,aI
ance It was Just as fresh as when
originally taken from the ground.
The discovery is certainly a valna'
BILE one to onr farmers and garden
ers. Try lt-BOonU'He Edg'e'
New IcEING FOR CAKEs.-Have
ready a pound of the best white
sugar, which pound and sift well
through a seive; PIT it into a
basin with the whites of three
fresh eggs: heat well together
with q wooden spoon, adding the
Juice of half a dozen lemons
keep beating well until it becomes
very light and hangs IN fakes
from the spcon,-if it slonld be
rather too stiff in mixing. add q
little more white Of egg: if, on the
contrary, too soft, u little more
sugar;-it is then ready for use.
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1876-01-13
PASTURES AND LAWNS.
.o,, Ia pu,aI Sun

hShh ~ ~
A Southern Indiana correspon-
dent writes: Orchard grass, Ken
lucky blue grass and white clover,
and, if the ground is low or moist,
add red top, and you have the
finest and most productive pasture
known among extensive stock
growers, as it requires no re-seed-
ing, but improves in quantity and
quality, carrying more stock each
succeeding year-invaluable for
woods and pastures, and should
be extensively sowu in the burnt
forests. Leaving out the orchard
grass (as it is too rank and rapid
a growth }, you have the best
mixture that can be formed for
lawns, yards etc. Orchard grass
alone makes the most profitable
meadow, as 1t is immensely pro
ductive, makes excellent hay, and
twice as much OF 1T as timothy,
for a term Of years. With us timo-
thy and red clover cut only about
two good crops, and frequently but
one. The farmer needs reliable
meadows. To SOW corn, millet,
Hungarian grass or some other
substitute every year or two, to
make up for his lost clover OF
timothy crop, is very discouraging,
it being expensive as well as an
noying. Orchard grass is the
remedy, and is destined at no dis
tant day to stand at the head of
all grasses for pasture or hay,
Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1876-01-13
TO CONSERVATIVES.

The advertiser, having b, en- p rmanent
y cured Of that dread disease, Consuwp.
ton, by a simple remedy, is anxious IL
make known to his fellow sufferers III,
means Of cure. 70 all who desire IL. h,
viii sendR copy Of the prescription used
free of charge), 18th the directions for
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ASTHMA, BRoNcHIrIs. DC.
Parties wishing the prescription viii
please address,
Rev. r.. A. WILSON.
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business, ''never put said IN the
sugar. Cherish a reputation for
lair and honorable dealings with
your fellow men, and use terra alba
il instead; it's quite as heavy and
don't grit on the teeth"
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The State Grange Of TENNESSEE
meets at jackson next month. AS
the question of a reductiop IT feet
will come up. Masters Of arMgers
would do well to thourghly Post
themselves OH the finances Of the
Orier.
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-03-27
Gsrmnu Railway Travel.

C. D. Wdrner IN hs HuUord CoWdhL
However, don't mean to complain Of
German railways, thew are safe and comfortable {;
n you want speed and damages YOU Americans
know whsre to 20. A commandment Of the Sec
oud class holding eight persons, In n German
carriage, h 70 snug place for winter ride. 1t IA
50 well upholstered that you can ride on tho
seats without fatigue and sleep at your ease.
The compartment OF the lTst class Is in the
same carriage. aud differs only In a little more
luxurious uph lstetng For winter travel, when
there Is nothing to see, these compartments arc
very nice; for summer | prefer AN American
palace car. Hut when the wind raves over
desoate country there T. a feeling Of snugnoss
Ia these little apartments. The Windows are
all closed, everybody lights his cigar, the lady, II
one happens to be present, doesn't ever think OF
saying that she likes smoke that Is taken for
granted-and soon the air Ia so thick that YOU
might imagine yourself in beer hail enjoying
yourself 10 the utmost
Not that you are Obliged 10 ride in smoke; on
probably all tue trains there are COnpirtmenis
distinctly set apart for the not-smoktnR, and
gener, llY there 10 separate compliment for
ladies. II has become the fashion since | WAS
IN Germany some Years ago To heat the car
rHges ny stream pipes, and the passengers them
selves can regulate the inflow Of the steam
The c RS heated In this manner ara so warm that
you can take on oyercOat aud hat and sit, often
with the window down, as II at home. But tho
heating by steam IL not universal, and occa-
hiOnally the traveller Is put into a cold car and
cOnsood only with foo -watmer, "A tube filled
WITH hot watt T, which speedily cools, and In the
process seems TO abstract all the natural heat
from the feet aud legs Of the passenger.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-03-27

An inquest was held 90 Saturday 10y DIR.
II lrtwcNe on the body of man WIN dcd from
the bursting Of an an"ursin Of tho anrta. The
deceased, ~ appeared 10y the evidence, was taken
sdddenls III Ia "A sh1p which ne had entered .
make purchase. lie staggered into the street,
ana doctor who was On tue spot, seeing that
lie was covered with blood asked the pAssers-
by 10 assist in taking ch irse Of him. With tho
exception OF policeman thcv one and all re-
fred, ASKING "wno was TO pay them for their
uuuhie.' Al last cab was procured aud tho
diving man Vas removed to the worknouse, but
was dead on his arrival. Another iicidont Of
tue same nature II recorded by CORES pondent
OF tue DtdB Telegraph writing from Portsmouth.
During tue severe gale On sunday last, asf istanc0
was required by a boat "a hyde. The lifeuoat
was on the roach ready to be launched, but ths
men refused to put OF uutii e5 WIS forthcoming.
There WIS crowd of between 40O and 500 people
looking on. subscription OF a few pence oil
ruund would have produced the sum repaired
10 meet toe chiv drous demand, yet the money
was not raised, nor did any volunteers come
forward TO man the boat without thought OF
rtcompense. man. supposed to be a local
radesman. Glanced, however, To pass that way,
and with wonderful prodGality produced a rs
note. Inc eject was electrical. The hfebUat
Was manned and rescue effected.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-03-27
sEElNo WOODY 4vp s.lNKHr.
The Crowded Meetings ou -undny-Thc Hip
p0droBs hree Times ttiIcd.

The Crowded Meetings ou -uudny-Thc Hip
p0droiBs hree Times ttiIcd.
Yesterday closed the seventh week of
the lInuodromc services, without any diminu-
tion II tho interest manifested III thnm, az
e,inced by the crowded balls every div, exert
; rdN~. since they were be gun. At half PCT
O'Clock, wlile the netthhoiiug streets wer1
still almost unused exc Ut hy Iewsde ilers add
IN lkmen the doors Of the Madison avenue
ball were opened. aud for twenty minutes a
steady stream Of PERSONS flowed In. Almost
every one carried q Bible and hymn book. Tor
tueS We're, tnr the most part, what are known -
&c nrtstan workers. that Is sunday school
tet hers. nastors. lihurefs in the inquiry rooms,
and others who devote time and energy 10 ae
si~t cssrs. woody snd Sdnkry IN their work
among tue uncouNerted. Al er about seven
tho and PERSONS had entered tue doors wtrd
closed. while Mr. StnkeV sing " Hold the FORT
the congregation iniuc with him IN the cnorii-,
iugly warlke and defiant s,uud. Afer prayer
he f4ue Onlv an afmOr ooaret." MIR. Moody
lectured on Joshua.
In the afternoon the hall was again nllcd. this
tune almost wholly Wit women, the exceptions
ofing policemen, reporters, and the ministers
M ~ 'he platform. Mr.. Moody preached upon
ATS clock In the evening nearly eight thou
sand pertOus croN ded tie Madison avenue hall
L Tar more than It's seating. or even reasouaDls
standing. capacity. Mr.. hurlOw Weed, who IL
y. r'~r's cheir, ana Mr.. schuyler Colfax and
Mayor Nickhan were cpn-picuously seated
on tie pl torn. Mr. Stnkcy sang IL III me
1 r. " anu the " Ninety anu Nine " H. elnt,iur
the latter ~ a trief and earnest PRAYER. Nr,
" "dN rcucatct .Is -eim n IN Trust" Too
uftu avenue htu Ms u.lci with the overflow
IN 'tug I'd after the Sc vice about two thou
nj .uus men assembled tLere and were adj