Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-12-22


which counterbalances the reduced
production.
TURNIPs.
The prospective yield in this crop
has been materially lessened by the
drouth which continued long after the
seeding The later rains have i'm
proved the prospect, slill the crop will
fall considerably below the average.
PEANUTS.
Although this crop is confined to few
localities, the production in the State is
large, and it has hecome very impor
tant source of incnlne in the counties
hest adapted to its growth. Reports
Indicate very good yield, and pro.
ducers are realizing very good prices
GRASSES.
Many counties, especially in the
Middle and Western divisions OF thu
State, show an incrr sed acreage sown,
and few report larger area sown
than ever before. This is II most graft
flying evidence Of the beginning of an
era OF prosperity in our State which
must soon place it in the front rank OF
her sisters in this very important and
essential branch of husbandry.
The condition of iatening hogs ac>
cording TO the reports has materially
changed since October, and lie indica-
lions are favorable for ar.r yield OF
pork. The fine mast in many lucali-
les assisted greatly in placing the hog,
in good condition for rapid preparation
for market, as result, large proper
ton has already been marketed, and
there is generally good surplus above
the amount required for home con
sumption. There are several counties
which still report cholera as existing in
some particular counties, and in me or
two a mortality is reported occasiOned
by new disease. With these eA,ep.
tions the conditions have materially
improved.
OTHER STOCK.
The conditions generally are very ia
vorable. Murrain among cattle is still
reported from a very few counties, but
it has greatly decreased since the last
report. The condition of horses and
mules has improved. Most reports in-
dictate that stock will go into winter
quarters in better condition than for
several years 1t is extremely crafty
ling to note growing disposition among
our farmers to improve the quality OF
our stock of all kinds, and to better
provide for this important branch Of
husbandry by the increased acreage in
grasses. 1t is to be regretted that in a
4 State like Tennessee a more favorable
report as to the number and condition
of sheep cannot be made, and it is more
Ito be regretted that in many counties
sheep husbandry is on the decrease for
the want Of protection against he con.
slant raids by dogs. In some counties
nearly all the sheep have been sold out
the farmers becoming discouraged al
the prospect, Of trying to raise then
without some protection. A notable
instance is reported from one of thu
counties of the Eastern division, where
a poor man recently lost sixty dollar
r worth Of sheep, nearly all he had, by
! dogs. 1t is a shame that here in Ten
, nessee, one If The best sections in tn,
, South for wool growing, the industr,
$ should he crushed out for the want o
a good and Wholesome law to foster ant
t prolectit. Every month the cry come
), up from every part Of the State for
0 law that will stop the indiscriminat
0 destruction Of sheep BY worthless ours
land one that will giyeto the industr,
a new development. A correspondent
says: "Dogs are very busy with tn
sheep, and If no remedy is found for
soon, farewell to the sheep" A corres
' pendent in Lincoln county says: "Wo'
should take the place of cotton. VIVA
q pity that 80 profitable an industr
=" should he stifed by lot of WORTHLESS
: dogs. Many of our farmers are an,
. ious to engage in sheep raising on