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The Portland daily press., 1879-02-28
CAUCUSES,
Weafhrnak

The Republicans of Westbrook are requested to
meet at Warren's Hall, Saccarappa, on FRIDAY,
req. Zot6, at m 10 nominate candidates for Town
Officers for the ensuing year.
Per Order Town Com.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-28
Receipt, Of Maine Central r.. r..
Daily Dome.,ic ReceIn,,

:, . = TURTLAND FeD. Z6
For Portland, "a cars miscellaneous merchandise
for connecting roads 60 cars miscellaneous merchan-
disc.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-28

Foreign Imports.

ABERDEEN. Bark Woodward--26, 800 bush {
wheat, 1000 bbls flour.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-28
ELECTRIC BELTS.

sure cure for pervous debility, premature deeavs
exhaustion, etc. The oulv reliable cure Circulars
male free. Address j. X. REEVES, 43 Chatham
ST., N. Y. febl8deod&w3m sn
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-28
xLyTH CONGREss-sECOND
sSION
SENATE.
The Teller COmmittee-Arrea o.
siOns.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.
Mr. Teller, from the special committee to inquire
into the alleged violation of the rights f citizens at
the late election, submitted majority report and
said the minority reserved their tight to submit re-
port hereafter Ordered printed. He also submit
ted a resolution continuing the committee until the
next Congress and authorizing it to sit during recess
Objected to by Mr.. Bayard and laid aside.
Mr.. Morrill,, from the committee on finance, re-
ported an amendment to the House bill making ap-
preparation to pay of pensions by issuing four
per cent bonds and certificates Of deposit. Referred
TO the appropriation committee.
Mr. Dawes, from the committee on finance, re-
ported an amendment to the bill making appropria-
tion for the payment Of arrears OF pensions providing
that in no case shall arrears of pensions be allowed
and paid for time prior to the date OF actual dis
ability. Referred.
The Senate by 25 to Al refused to take up the
Geneva award bill
The bill making appropriation for the payment Of
arrears OF pensions was taken up.
Before disposing of the bill making appropriation
to pay arrears of pensions the Senate on motion Of
Mr.. Edmunds at 1880 went into executive session.
Considerable time was consumed in the Senate in
considering the arrears of pensions bill. Edmunds
raised joint order which led to discussion. The
matter was laid aside temporarily, and the Senate
adopted the usual resolutions of respect to the
ory of the late Repressntate Douglass of Virginia
and adjourned.
HOUSE.
NY. Randall Asks for an Investigations
Stewards Arrest Ordered.
Randall made personal explanation regarding th
charges made against him by Special Agent vii
lams and offered resolution for the appointment 0
a special committee to enquire into such charges
After short speeches by several Republican member
expressing belief in the integrity and honesty of Ran
dali, the resolution was unanimously adopted.
Report in reference to the ventilation of the hall
the House was discussed two hours and final
adopted with various amendments.
Conference report on amendments to the tobace
bill were agreed to, lat to ia.
Springer called up the contumacy case of Georg
E. Seward, minister to China.
House met at eight o'clock for consideration of re
ports from the Ways and Means committee. Anon
the bills passed Was one respecting protests and ap
pea.s from the decisions of collectors of custom:
asc one amending statute SO that interest on Gale
bonds shall cease 80 days from date of call.
House adopted resolution directing the sergeant
alarms to arrest George F. Seward forthwith, an
bring him before the bar of the House for contempt
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-28
''; o. ! s; !!EE' ! :: :; !;
~ uonLaya - The old re.
Ul. 0UUkEt 3 nUaun liable
(JljlItlN. remedy Tor
n Diseases
NvTII0 kItIIU of the
~r - uOobg Thr at,

Endorsed by physicians. Used by thousands. 1t
will cure you. No opium 10 it. Mothers, ynu can
conquer that dreadful foe Group, with it Have 1T
on hand, and save the child. Sold by Druggists.
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The Portland daily press., 1879-02-28
WASHINGTON.
Po.t Once Appropriation Bill.

WARRINGTON, Feb. q. The House committee on
appropriations decided to recommend non-concur-
renee in all Senate amendments to the post office ap-
preparation bi and also agreed to allow debate and
separate vote upon the amendments which provide
for the Brazilian subsidy and re-classifcation of mail
offo afo
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-28
THE BANGOR COLLECTORSHIP

stones Nomination UnanimousIv Re-
jected.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-The Senate confirmed
Augustus B. Farnham postmaster at Bangor. When
the nomination Of Richard P Stone for collector of
customs at Bangor was reached Mr.. Hamn said he
did not desire to say anythiog in regard to it except
that the present incumbent. whose term is about
to expire, had served the government faithfully
number of years. and that the dispacing of him was
exceedingly disasteful to the Senators from Maine
With this remark he left the case with the decision
OF the Senate. The vote was Immediately taken
and the nomination unanimously rejected.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-28

By water conveyance-1OOo bush corn meal to G
W True & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-28
GRAIN.
clearing House Transactions.

Clearing House Transactions.
PORTLAND, February 27.
The Clearing House of the Portland Banks report
the transaction OF business as follows to-day:
Gross Exchanges. .................$ 121 1868 40
Net Balances. 80 0931 30
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-28
SOUTH AMERICA.

An Ex-Pre1dent of Para gnay Assassi-
mated.
NEW YORK, Feb 27.-A Montevideo letter states
that exPresident Rvarola Of Paraguay was assassi-
mated in the streets Of Ascension Dec 31st. The
sassins escaped.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
Dogs vs.. Sheep.

The last four years has wit.
messed a great reaction in MANY
states. north and south. in rela-
ton 10 the enacting of laws bv
the several legislatures for the
protection OF hocks ofsheep from
predatory dogs. In a number
OF states al the North, statutes OF
this character have been enacted.
We see no reason why dogs
should not be taxed as is other
property. They have a very de-
cIded value in many directions.
yet there Is no reason why they
should be allowed to prey upon
the property of others. In fact.
1t Is not the more valuable of ca
mines, which DO the mischief.
They are too valuable to be al
lowed to travel night and day at
will. They are generally % we'll
cared for at home that the, have
no aptitude to learn the sheep
killing trade. If they do, it
should be made imperative that
they be taken care of.
In Georgia it is proposed that
the constitutional convention
take the matter in hand and en-
able the legislature to fix a lust
and proper tax on dogs with a
penalty or fine and imprison-
ment for refusal of failure TO
comply. In Missouri the sub
Ject Is to be agitated before the
Legislature this winter, with a
view to arriving at a Just and
equitable settlement Of the cues
ton.
Sheep husbandry is a leading
industry IN many of the states
east, west and south. In states
where it is not prominent, it
may well be increased. 1t would
be so we feel we'll assured, were
proper steps taken to properly
protect one of the most valuable
as they are the most timid and
easily destroyed of farm stock.
Many states offer a bounty for
the destruction of sheep-killing
wolves. Should dogs because
being property be allowed the
full sway of this instinct of
slaughter. We think not
Prairie EuYnlor.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06

and let the manure accumulate
under them. Sawdust or spent
tan-bark makes a good and con-
venlent bedding. In cities and
villages this kind of litter is of
ten cheaper than straw. Groom
horses we'll and allow plenty Of
exercise every day. A good run
IN the yard is the very best kind
OF exercise, but care should be
taken not TO have any loose
boards, stakes or anything Of
this kind lying round that they
may step on or run against, caus-
ing serious accidents. See that
the stable floors or easements
are sound and strong, sufficient
to bear the continued weight
without breaking through.
Many a good horse has been
ruined by breaking through the
stable floor. Arrange the feed
ing racks SO that dust or hay
seed will not fall into their ewes
or names. Many horsemen erect
the managers too high, thus com
pelllng the animal to assume an
unnatural position while eating.
Farm horses that are not to be
used much during the Winter
should have their shoes taken
Oft, and allowed to run with the
colts outside; it will be surpris-
ing how their energies will be
renewed when taken up and fit
ted for Spring work. The teams
hat r to be used during the
Winter should be kept we'll
shod; and insist upon having
them shod properly.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
The Horses.

There is no question in the
minds of all who have had ex-
perience in the matter but that
hay and oats make the best feed
for horses that are obliged to
work regularly. If the hay is
cut fine and the oats bruised or
ground, the whole mi1ed and
moistened, the animal will con-
sumo his rations sooner, digest
them quicker, and thus have
more time for rest and renewing
his powers for labor. Farmers
horses that work but little du.
ring the Winter season may be
kept cheaper by cutting and
mixing bright straw and hay IN
equal quantities, and adding a
ration of strained potatoes or
raw carrots. Colts should be
fed literally on good hay
bright clover is best-and bruis-
ed oats; give them a roomy box
stall in stormy weather and du-
ring the night. Litter freely
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT BY
THE GRAND MASTER OF
NORTH CAROLINA
GRANGE.
MASTERS OFFICE,
y. G.. STATE GRANGE.
CHARLOTT, Aug. 81, ls1s.)


Bros J. Il. Winston ". I. Cobb
and }. A. Harris were appointed II
Committee on the Organ under the
above resolution. SAID committee
have reported that they have
made satisfactory arrangements
with the FARMER AND MECHANIC,
an Agricultural Journal, published
in the city Of Raleigh, and do rc-
commend the FARMR AND Nj
CHANIC 5 the organ Of our order.
Patrons,-It is with pleasure /
announce to you that the FARMER
AND MECHANIC is the or al Of our
order. In it will be published all
reports and communications from
the Masters office and the office Of
the Executive Committee, that
can be made public. Each patron
should not only subscribe for 1t,
but should send to the manager all
= Items" that will be Of general III
terest to our order. Masters and
Secretarv's of subordinate oranges
will have this announcement read
before their respective oranges.
Trusting that each Of You Will AID
in extending the circulation OF our
organ and in building It up.
/ am, fraternally,
S. 3. ALEXANDER,
Mister y. G. State Grange.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
Cooperation Among Far
morS.

A correspondent in the Rural
World gives the following good
advice Oh cooperation among
farmers.
Farming, one of the independ-
ent and healthy pursuits which
a person can engage IN, has like
every other occupation, many
obstacles and difficulties accom-
pany it. And yet, if the proper
remedy is applied, the Difficult
ties are the easiest obviated; for
the remedy can be ad. ninistered
by the farmer himself, as it is al
ways within his grasp. But as
a class who follow such a noble
calling, they are the most negli-
giant in applying any remedy for
their difficulties. True it is,
that many have stheir shoulders
to the Wheel" and are doing a
noble work, are endeavoring to
remove the thick mist which OBJ
scures their vision, but the ma
.jority of the vast multitude are
lying in darkness and despair,
never dreaming that a bright
day is drawing for those who
have been true to the cause.
1t is the duty of every farmer
to labor for the welfare and good
Of his occupation, put forth every
exertion possible in order to
make his calling and that OF his
comrades a grand success. But
alas, how few there are, in COM
parison to the great number,
that ever did anything to elevate
the minds of their fellow-work-
ers.
Those who follow their pur-
suits and professions work for
the interest and welfare of their
cause {; they direct all their ener-
gies and efforts to one common
centre, that of Improvement, and
behold the wonderful result
which has followed from their
work of cooperation !; although
far in the minority they are ca
pable, by this system Of cooper
alton Of competition with the far
mer for any object desired.
True it is that the farmer has
not the same facility for encour-
aging his cause as that offered to
other pursuits and professions,
but that alone should not pre-
vent him from performing his
duty. His common interest is
such as to demand the united eff
forts and cooperation of every
individual connected with the
occupation.
IF the farmers desire a certain
object in no way can they CRAFTY
their desire more proftably than
co-operation-having all their
powers directed upon a certain
point they are sure to win.
And as soon as they are edu-
Gated up to that standpoint
where they can e the benefit
to be derived from cooperation
they will have acquired a power
that will be as lasting and EN-
as time.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06

The number of immigrants
arriving daily in Nebraska City,
Neb., is unprecedented, when the
season of the year is taken into
consideration.
Hoo CHOLERA IN ILLINOIS,
The ravages of hog cholera in
Central Illinois last year We're
very extensive, as may be seen
from the following meagre
figures: Mclean county has lost
about 5000 hogs, valued at Sl5,-
600. At Farmer City, Dewitt
county, estimated value Of hogs
lost, $4,000; Ford county PAX
tonD 81, 800; Taswell county
(three townsO $4,000 Logan
county (Atlanta,O $4,000; Macon
county (Maroa.) $1,000; Living
ston county (Pontiac,) 500. In
this county it has thus far been
confined to a single term, but
fears + entertained that it will
spread from there. Dewitt
county (Clinton,) $3.50. A cor
respondent of the Bloomington
Pantagraph thinks that the direct
and indirect loss in this country
from hog cholera during the past
year has been something like
100000. A great number Of
remedies for the disease have
been tried, but none Of them
seem to check it to any appce-
cable degree.
MAP OF THE FARM-Every
farmer should have a complete
map of his farm, with each field,
pasture, and wood lot, together
with all the fences, roads, and
bitches, plainly drawn and num-
bered or named, so they can be
readily designated. Few farmers
can appreciate the real value of
one until they have tried the
experiment, for, with a map Of
the farm before you, you can
direct your workmen to any part
of it without the possibility Of
their making a mistake. You
can plan your improvements and
estimate their cost at your leis-
ure, instead Of spending half a
day Of valuable time surveying
the land itself. 1t should be
about two feet square, or larger
if desired. and drawn on thick
card board, to prevent its being
torn or defaced. Let our farm
ers try the experiment they will
soon learn its value. All neces-
sary surveys may be made when
farm work is not pressing,
and the map may be drawn and
the lots numbered in the winter
evenings.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
Stables and Horses.

We frequently zee article.
against keeping harness in ia.
bles, the reason given being tina,
the ammonia prevalent there
rots the leathc. and soon -.
>troys the harness. Now this i,
beginning at the wrong end t.
remedy an evil. We NAV talk
and advise, year in and wear
out, about the matter. but bar
ness will be kept in the stable in
spite of all. Where else can the
majority of people who keep
horses hang these trappingss \
rich man may have a closet in
which the harness NAV hang
safely from fear OF ammonia and
all other dangers; but the aver
age horse owner viii have his
peg behind the team, because hi
can have no other way OF dis
posing of the harness. But the
trouble would end If the produc-
ton OF ammonia were prevented.
Enter an ordinary stable NJ any
period, but especially IN the
winter, when every Granny thro
which the wind can come in i
carefully stopped, and what al
offensive odor otiends the nos
trlls and irritates the eyes. l.
this odor of ammonia, strongly
alkaline and irritant, injurious
only to the harness? What OF
the horses, and the tender mem
branes OF the eve, the throat
and the nasal passage DO YOU
think they are less sensitive than
oak-tanned harness leather, well
creased and preserved as it is
BY no means. Ii the prevalent
odors injuriously affect the leatll-
er, YOU may be SURE the eyes
suffer, the throat and lungs are
lrritated and the nasal passages
become intiamed. Then occur,
the frequent moon-bllndness.
ophthalmla, weeping OF the eyes,
followed by inflammation, white
specks, then follow coughs, bron-
chitls, pneumonia, heaves, ca
tarrh, nasal gleet; and by-and-
by, when the blood has become
poisoned by the absorption OF
diseased matter from lnhamtd
suppurted membranes, tarcy and
glanders-dreadful and fatal 10
man and beast, too-result. And
while we think of saving the
harness and removing it to Il
proper place, the beast, which is
worth a dozen sets of it, is left
to rot from these pungent gases
without any help. Clean the
stables and the harness may hang
in them in safety; and be sure,
if the stable is not Il fit place
for the harness, it is no place for
the horse. A barrel OF plaster
can be procured for about one
dollar. 1t is worth that Is a
fertilizer. 1t is worth ten do
lars as an absorbent of ammonia.
and a hundred as a health pre-
server to the horses, not count
ing the saving to the harness.
Sprinkle it everywhere, and b.
liberal with it.-Socramento I7rt-
culturist.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06

SMUT IN WHEAT.-Theorists
differ in relation to wheat is gen
orally known as smut in wheat.
Jethro Tull states that the diff
Guilty was common in England
till some of the wheat taken from
a sunken vessel was sewn. This
produced wheat free from smut,
and from that time forward the
practice of soaking wheat in
ocean brine, or water made artl-
fciaIly salt, became general.
Land that contains salt is not
liable to produce.-SMutty Wheat.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06

1t is now the thing in Paris to
collect old buttons for articles
of parlor ornament, and large
prices are paid for tho,e in steel,
jasper, silver, pebbles or Alencon
diamonds.
The United States consul at
Geneva reports that the iron
founders are so much pleased
with the first cargo of American
coal shipped there that they
want to continue its use.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
Prickly Comfrey for Stock.

| am % situated, with little
land and more leisure, that a
splendid green fodder plant
would be a blessing. Hence |
watch the papers for anything
new on the subject. Two years
ago the agricultural papers had
much to say about prickly com
frey, a fodder plant newly in
troduced from Europe. 1t was
said that one acre of the plants
would produce 80 tons of green
fodder In a season. | secured
and planted a quantity of the
sets. They were slow in coming
up, and did not amount to much
till the last of July. But by
that time [ became convinced
that the yield Of thick leaves
would be abundant. Last spring
took up the roots, and, after
dividing them, set out a quarter
OF an acre. They grew at once,
and rapidly. | had a piece of
rye that | wished to cut at the
earliest moment for some calves,
but this newly-set comfrey was
ahead of the rye. / cut baskets
full for ten days before the rye
was large enough to cut.
l became convinced that the
plant would yield enormous
crops but alas, in common with
others all over the country who
were trying it, l found that the
COWS would not eat it. For this
reason [ concluded the plant was
a failure, and paid little atten-
ton to its culture. But as it was
the first green thing | could get
for the calves in the spring, they
ate it readily, and would eat it
all summer long. In the fall 20
acres OF my land became vacant,
having. been sown to small grain
and grass that was harvested.
The comfrey patch, which had
by this time made large growth,
lay in this field. About the last
of August l began herding my
cows in this field. AS they pass.
ed in they went across the COM
frey lot, and would pick as they
passed along. 1t was not long
till they would leave oats, wheat
and timothy stubble and slough
grass and go back to the COM
frey; and on till winter they
kept it nibbled close to the
ground.
| am now convinced that |
have in this plant the most val
liable fodder crop yet introduced.
1t is a perennial plant, growing
somewhat after the manner Of
of the burdock or rhubarb. 1t
starts as early in the spring and
green as late as horse-rad-
ish. Indeed, there is no plant
on my place that keeps green SO
late. 1t is propagated from seed
or root cuttings, in the same way
that horse-radish is propagated.
A beginner should order these
sets and plant them in the gar
den the first year, then the next
year divide the roots the same as
roots are divided. Set
three feet apart and cultivate as
you would potatoes. AS soon AS
the leaves are large enough COM
mence cutting. 1t can be cut
tive or six times in a season, and
renews itself a little after the
manner of horse-radish. Nearly
Ill that have tried it find, after
hey have once induced the COWS
% eat it, they will eat it greedily.
This is especially the case if
h y are fed with it from the
they are calves.-A. D.. F., In
pruiri;e Farmer.
Indianola. Iowa.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
Agricultural Notes.

The number of immigrants
arriving daily in Nebraska City,
Neb., is unprecedented, when the
season of the year is taken into
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
Using Nails.

Every farmer, who has occasi-
on to drive a nail into seasoned
oak posts, knows It's liabilities to
bend and break. If the point
be moist in the mouth it will
usually drive more kindly. Oil
is much better, but hen it is in
convenient to dip each nail sepa-
rately into it. Another point is
that boards become loose eventu-
ally from the rusting of the nails
which, communicating to the
wood, cause not only an enlarge
ment Of the nail hole, but the
wearing away of the rail itself,
rendering the fence or the build
ing shaky and insecure. This
may be prevented by heating
any rough grease until it smokes
and then pouring it over the
nails to be used. The grease will
penetrate the pores Of the iron,
and cause the nails to last with
out rusting, for an indefinite
period. Besides this, no difficulty
will then be experienced in dri-
wing them into the hardest
wood.-The reason is, hat the
coating of the grease prevents
contact by air, and consequently
oyidatiOn OYyopn IL the GREAT
destroyer of iron, and moisture
is the inducing cause. Any
thing which is kept from contact
with the air is preserved indef-
nitely, and if it is kept dry, the
effect is measurably the same
Paint upon buildings prevents
the contact Of air and moisture.
If the whole fence cannot be
painted, the heads at least, of the
nails should be touched therein.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06

Net profit. ....SIS9 90
| have on hand $50 bushels OF
cotton seed which will more
than pay all other expenses Of
the crop. j. w. ALEXANDER.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06

Bedding I'd time......... 6 so
Op'ning, planting, covng 2 p
Scraping........ ............ : 90
Shoveling = 90
Chopping out............. %
%Shoveling and breaking
out middles. 4 90
Shoveling 3 furrows...... , 25
Side acknowledgements. 90
ID hoeing................... 4 90
July 10th, 3 furrows...... : p
Last NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. , %
Picking out 1880 lbs.
seed cotton............... "a 10
Ginning, bagging, &c.. ~ 90
Extra work on bale pre-
pared for Fair.......... Is 90
Total expense...........$1S3 80
Proceeds s bales cotton 373 90