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Year: 1861

There are those by whom the sound Of a
piano in a Farmers Home, would be at once
interpreted as a sign that his Daughters, like
Solomons lilies, toll not, neither do they
spin and who would expect to find them in
consequence gorgeously arrayed and good for
nothing as Farmers wives. il is possible,
however,-and ofthis truth we have always
been most anxious to convince our readers
to combine polished tastes, refined manners
and intellectual accomplishments, with habits
Of industry and solid worth to this end a
good education should and must tend. either
for boys or girls, and by its promotion it is
that our farmers are to advance in a great
measure the standing and the happiness Of
the generation which is to follow in their
footsteps.


Holding these views we have read with
pleasure Farmers contribution in recent
number of our Hartford contemporary, the
Homestead The writer's great aim is to
show how much depends upon the home train
ing and influence of the mother. and how in
his own experience il has been proved that
such accomplishments as we have alluded to,
need not necessarily lower ones estimate of
the great purposes of life,or lessen the daugh-
ter's ability to requite the care and the afeo-
tluh ol tue parent. he Is FARMER Dy 1lRnt
of descent--belonging to the fourth genera
tion Of the same name. who have titled the
fertile acres, aud held merry Thanksgiving
festivals around the same old hearth stone,
on a true New-England farm What such a
man writes--elicited in response to an argu-
ment controverting all these views-comes
with double force, especially we may add,
when the simple tale is told so well -


have three girls, thank God, and am
proud Of them. The eldest attended the dis
trict school, summer and winter, until she was
fourteen. From the time she was old enough
to pick up chips, until she left home, she was
taught never TO be idle. Each day portion
of the housework was assigned to her charge
at first only few slight chores. or the
care of the younger children. Gradually she
learned the harder work. and at fifteen was
capable Of directing, or even performing. any
part of the domestic programme. Her allot-
ted duty was required to be promptly execu-
ted every day. unless from indispositon or
some other good reason she was excused {;
! and from being long accustomed to it. she ac-
Year: 1861

We have been long satisfied that the best
time to cut timber is in summer, provided il
is not left in the log, but is Immediately work.
ed up into boards, rails, or whatever is intend
ed, II dries rapidly, and becomes hard and
sound. Cut aud saw Eastwood in summer,
and in a few weeks it will become thoroughly
seasoned, and will finally harden so as to al
most resemble horn. Cut it in winter, and it
will be so long in seasoning as TO become
partly decayed before the process can be COM
pleted. No doubt, the presence OF the water
or sap in great abundance in winter, and es'
pecially towards the latter part, hastens this
incipent decay. Rails cut and split in sum
mer, and the bark pealed 10 hasten drying,
have lasted twice as long as winter cut rails.
A correspondent OF the New-England Far
mer says he cut and split chestnut tree early
in summer, and lit dried the best and bright
est wood he ever cut" II is the practice to
cut nearly all timber in the comparative leisure
Of winter but there is no doubt that 1t would
be better to pay higher price to have It done
in summer. We would especially invite OBJ
servation and attention to the subject.-Coun-
try Gentleman.
Year: 1861

We wish every one of our young readers
felt the importance of winning the confidence
of parents, teachers and friends, by perfect ve-
racity and simplicity. The following incident
may be of service to them:


We once visited public school. At re-
cess a little fellow came up and spoke to the
teacher; as he turned to go down the plat
form. the master said THAT is boy can
trust. He never failed me-" We followed
him with our eye and looked at him when he
took his seat after recess. He had fine, o.
pen, manly face, We thought good deal a
bout the masters remark. What character
had that boy earned. He had already got
what would be worth more to him than for
tune. II would be passport into the best
store in the city. and what is better into the
confidence and respect of the whole commu-
nifty. We wonder If the boys know how they
are rated by other people. Every boy in the
neighborhood is known, and opinions are
formed of HIM he has character, either IA
Year: 1861

tured SOW she will become quiet and gentle
again.


GREEN FooD IS THE CuRE.-As II is usu-
ally scare at this season you ought TO provide
for the emergency by saving roots to feed
them. Formerly | used potatoes for this
purpose, but since the potatoe rot commenced
have used sugar bee.s, and always have
some on hand to feed to my sows for several
weeks before they come in. They arc very
fond Of them and eat them greedily raw. A
half peck more day with but little 9TH
er food will keep a SOW in the first condition.
Potatoes are as good, and carrots, parsnips,
mangel wurtzel. or turnips will DO, but it may
be necessary to boil them and mix them with
other food. II you have no roots Of any
kind you must resort to sulphur, and give a
large tablespoonful two or three times a week
for several weeks before littering. Give also
a little charcoal occasionally. and always be
kind gentle to them, and they will never
attempt 20 kill their pigs


A common mistake is to move the SOW to
another pen shortly before she litters. This
is very irritating to her. She should be sep
arated from the others aud moved to her
new quarters several weeks before her time
is out. She must be kept sheltered, and a
week before she litters supplied with all the
straw she will want, which will be better for
being short After this her nest must not be
molesied, and she ought not to be disturbed
in any way, as it is the nature Of all animals
to seek privacy at this period. Hogs are more
true to their time than other animals and
rarely vary more than day or two. But if
you want to be sure to lose your pigs, feed
your SOW on corn and cob meal. This will
make her very costive, fed without much 9TH
er food. Then when she is sick and feverisb,
and consequently cross, irritate her yet more
by driving her from the nest she has become
so accustomed to: then let the boys tease and
abuse her every day, and il the poor madden
ed animal does not destroy her young SO fast
as they are born, it will not be your fault.
Year: 1861

The following seems sensible article on
this subject and at this period of the year is
deserving the attention of the farmer. Il is
from correspondent Of The Homestead


| have always kept breeding sows, and in
early life met with many vexations losses
from the sows destroying their pigs. Com
mon sense told me that this must be caused
by come treatment by which man thwarted
the designs of nature, as in the natural state,
animals may be left in safety to their instincts.
Of all which the strongest is love for the
young. This led me to study hogs closely
during the latter period Of pregnancy, and
watch all their ways up to the time of pig
ging. also noticed my neighbors' treatment
Of their breeding sows, and by comparing re-
suits learned what caused this danger, and
how to guard against it.


Codi0eness and is accompanying evils are
the main cause of sous destroying their young
and proper food is the preventive and etre.


have never known a sow to eat her pigs
in autumn, when running at large with
plenty Of green food bnt with hardly any
exception, sows litlering early in the spring
are troubled with costiPeness, which is fire.
quently 50 severe as to be accompanied by
intlamed eyes. great restlessness, and other
signs OF suffering. This restlessness some
times increases till it amounts TO frenzy.
have had them become so savage as to attack
me hercey, though at other times perfectly
gentle. If not stopped. this frenzy may in
crease with the pains Of labor. and the SOW
will then destroy her young, or any other
living thing within her reach. Cure the
costiveness, and this restlessness and irrita-
ton will be cured, and IL she was agood-na-
Year: 1861

Cow BELLs.--It is said that a good COW
bell Of rolled sheet iron, well made, l0 inch
es deep, with mouth by inches, can be
dstintly heard at distance Of from three to
five miles An exchange says that farmer
in England provides all his cows with bells
tuned to different notes of the scale. and the
whole running through several octaves. A
visitor to this farm is charmed by the music,
as we'll as by the sleek sides Of the cattle
Sometimes he hears several notes in unison,
then a slight discord. and then sweet har-
money. and all varied by distance and by ris-
ing and falling of the breeze.
Year: 1861

Hill, where they were throwing up Notifications,
but we have heard no estimate of their force.
The belief was prevalent that battle was Close
at hand There is no doubt of the fact that the
enemy can be accommodated with fair fight in
an open field, if he viii only continue to advance.


Our latest adyices represent that the women
and children were leaving Fairfax Court House,
and that the Hessians were burning all the forest
trees as they advanced, with e view to the de-
velopment Of any ''masked batteries that might
be concealed among them.


We have interesting information concerning
our batteries on the Potomac, which it might be
imprudent to divulgp-R Richmond Dispatch.
Year: 1861

Which he has received from gentlemen of the
highest respectability, in this city and else
where. They are in his possession and open
for the inspection of all, but the reference be-
low are OF nature that win abundantly satisfy
all who peruse them.
Year: 1861

MONTGOMERY, Feb. 10.


We give below the speech Of ALEX. Fl.
STEPHENS, Vice President of the Southern
Confederacy, in response to a serenade in
honor of his election


Although we meet as strangers from diff
ferent, independent states, we are once more
citizens of common country. Allow me
briefly and sincerely to return my young
friends thanks for this compliment. The
state of my health and voice, and the night
air. apart from other considerations, pre-
vent me from doing more. This is not the
time nor place to discuss the great question
now pressing Ou the public councils. 1t is
sufficient to say that this day new Repub-
lie has been formed-the confederate states
of America have been ushered into existence
by taking their places among the nations of
the earth, under a temporary provisional
government it is true, but soon to be one of
permanent character, which, while it sur
renders none of our rights and liberties will
secure them more perfectly. We trust for
peace, security and domestic tranquility,
that ought to be the object of all govern
ments. What is the future of this new gov
ernment? The fate of this new Republic
will depend upon ourselves. Six states
only at present constitute it; but six states
yet appear in our constellation; but the per.
manent government may prove greater
number than the original thirteen of the
original Union, with more than three times
their population, wealth and power. With
such beginning, the prospect of the future
presents strong hopes to the patriotic heart,
for bright prospects in our career; but
what the nature shall be depends upon our
ourselves and those who shall come after
US. Our Republic and all republics to be
permanent and prosperous must be sup~
ported by the virtue, intelligence, integrity
and patriotism of the people. These are
the corner stones upon which the temple of
liberty must be constructed to stand secure
ly, and permanently resting our trust on
these we need fear nothing from with
out or within. Witha climate unsurpassed
by any on earth; with staples and pro.
ductiors which control the commerce of the
world; with institutions, so far as regards
our organic and social policy, in strict con-
formity to nature and the laws of the Crea-
tor, whether read in the book of inspiration
or the great book OF manifestations around
us, we have all the natural elements essen
sial to the attainment, in the highest degree,
of power and glory. These institutions have
been much assailed, and it is our mission to
vindicate the great truth on which they
rest, and with them exhibit the highest
type of civilization which it is possible for
human society to reach. In doing this, Our
policy should be marked by desire to
preserve and maintain peace with j states
and people. If this cannot be done, let not
the fault be at our doors. While we should
make aggressioDs on none we should be pre-
pared to repel those made by others, let
them come, from whatever quarter they
may. We ask of others simply to let us
alone and to be permitted to look after our
safety, security aud happiness in our own
way, without mOlesting or giving offence
Year: 1861

CHARLESTON, Jan. ~, 1861.


PREPARATIONS AT FORT MoULTRIE.


Fort MOultrie, under the skilIful direction
of Maj. Ripley, with his black brigade of
picks and shovels, has thrown up breast
works and mounted heavy guns to such an
extent that the whole appearance of the
fort has changed, and has almost attained
its utmost state of efficiency. Huge heaps
of sand bags surmount the ramparts, faced
with palmetto logs, and covered with hides,
from the embrasures of which the grim
dogs of war protrude their muzzes, nine of
them levelled directly at Fort Sumter,
What is conceived to be the weakest point
in the granite mass has been selected as the
mark at which all these cannon are point
ed, and they will give the work of the ma
son severe test. The interior of the fort
also presents most warlike aspect. The
oven for hot shot is in readiness, like your
steam fire engines, for firing up at any mo
ment, and all the equipments for carnage
piled up around the gun carriages. The
magazine has been buried up in a cavern
of sand bags, and is believed to be beyond
the reach of shot or shell. Every arrange.
ment has been made not only for the pro-
lection of the men, but for receiving the
balls of Sumter with the most possible
damage.


ANXIOUS FOR FIGHT.


TIE military are anxious for the fight to
commence, as, having come to Charleston
to fight, they are indispOsed to 60 home
without smelling powder. They are most
impatient at the delay, and the stormy and
unpleasant weather has rendered their mill
tary duties very severe and irksome. AT
Morris Island, three large Columbiads have
been mounted and entrenched in sand bags,
with 42-pouDder and formidable mortar.
The batteries at Fort johnson are also be-
coming qnte formidable, and it is intended
to keep up fire on Sumter from these three
forts for twenty. four hours before an at
tempt is made to assault the stronghold of
Uncle Sam. The impression is that
breach can be made in the walls, and that
Major Andersons limited garrison will be
so worn out by the severe labors OF work
ing the guns necessarily for so long a time,
that the storming party on RATS will be
able to accomplish the escalade without
much difficulty or loss of life.


THE PROPOSED ASSAULT.


There is no doubt of the fact that RATS
are being constructed for the assault, aud
have seen one of them in progress, though
it is portion of the secret work of the
campaign that cannot be too closely in
Quired into. They will be constructed Of
palmetto logs, and cotton bales used as a
protection for the assaulting party while
approaching the forts. There is no tagging
on the part of the military in view OF the
havoc of life that must be the result OF the
assault, and the anxiety from day to day to
commence operations is increasing The
temporizing policy of the Governor and bis
Council meet with much harsh. criticism by
the incousiderate, butt is evident that even
should the attack ultimately be made, so far
as preparations ar6z concerned ,,South Car
olina fas obtained more by the delay than
Major, ,Andel son. -
Year: 1861

A very small business has been done for some
DAYS past in the linen trade. American buyers re,
Gently in the market, made Light purchases ana
those only in select lines Of goods. The transAe-
tons for French houses though not so extensive -
erafeiy large with the promise Of improvement
Home demand is rather more active, but the total
extent of sales since the beginning Of the month fail
below the average of any season Tor the last four.
Bleaching operations continue brlsk as usual.
Year: 1861

ST.. LOUIS, May 22-Gen. Harney has issued an
address notifying the people of Missouri that the
forces of both the General and State Governments
will be used to maintain the peace of the State in
the defence of the rights and property of all per-
sons, and to put down evil disposed persons.


General Price will disband the State forces and
he will take prompt measures to insure protection
to all.


The Democrat says that the July interest funds
will not be directed from their legitimate course.
Year: 1861

"Afer war comes famine" is an accepted axiom,
we believe, but hope that that calamity will not
follow our present national troubles and it will
tany not occur if the crops realize at harvest what
they promise now. We CLEAN the following "crop"
Year: 1861

Thus was beauty sent from heaven,
The lovely mistress of truth and good
In this dark world for truth and good are one
A nd beauty dwelis in them and they Ia ner
With like participation -Aksnstds.
Year: 1861

"a PRELArg ON PATRIOTISM. ."--Archbishop
Hughes, OF New York, wrote letter to the
great Union meeting in New York, in which he
said


"Stil desIrous of peace, when the providence
of God shall have brought it, | may say that
since the period of my naturalization have but
one country In reference to my duties az
citizen, no change has come over my mind since
then. The Government of the United States was
then, US it is now, symbolized by national flag,
This has been my hag and shall be to the end.
trust II Is still destined to display in the gales
that sweep every ocean, and amid the gentle
breezes of many distant shore. as have seen
of beauty May II live and continue to display
these same waveing lines of beauty, whether ut
home or abroad, for thousand years, aud after
ward, as long as Heaven permits without limit
ar durationD
Year: 1861

it." Glaring at the empty space, he moved back
ward with uplifled hand. and face aghast with
horror "Though you swore to her in life or
death it should be yours, it is mine and VW
keep IT, No--no-do not force this on me. Tho
what loved | killed, you cannot call it murder.
Yet what Is thisY His hands are clenched, his
teeth set, the blood trickles from his heart He
is dead Well then, let us bury him in the woods
He said he would arise, but before he wakes we
will be far away Faster faster Let US hide
ourselves in the North. What Can the Dead
travel so fast ~ The Baron sank into chair !;
his face was hidden in his hands he shook with
terror. Slowly he raised his head, and listened
then suddenly starting up, rushed wildly through
the room. "Though you were the brothers of
my soul ;" he cried, " this--this could not bear
Draw, then-and revenge the wrong The Baron
sprang toward the fire, and snatched rapier
from the wall. lie threw himself on guard u
devilish smile lit up his haggard face he stared
hercey ON the opposing void. Quickly as light
ming he thrust into the air, recovered position
parried and thrust aud thrust again.


:" He is fighting in dream, said the watchers.
" Heaven preserve our souls. But look what is
that? 1t Is floating in the air 1t is the shadow
of q sword |" The woman swooned darkness
swan before the landlords eyes; he heard angry
voices the trampling of feet, and fancied the
clash of swords, Fiercer, faster came the sounds
till suddenly he heard heavy fall, plteous
groan then all was dark aud silent.


1t was long after midnight and the Baron =
servant had not returned. After timorous con
sultation the landlord and his friends venturcd
to burst open the door. They found the furniture
overthrown. the embers of the fire scattered ON
the hearth the Baron with the sword clenched
in his hand lying senseless ON the floor They
laid him on the bed his right hand would not
forsake the sword, his left pressed tightly on hIs
heart. Tho landlord started when he saw tho
ring was gone. Paler and paler the stranger
grew, moaning all the while that sword was IN
his heart, till all at once with quick eonvulslve
shudder, he sat up in his bed. started teariully
before him, and without a groan fell dead


When the villagers recovered from their fear,
the boldest ventured to lit the dead mans hand,
and look upon his breast. Above his heart the
skin was blue aud discoiored no other mark OF
violence was seen. No more was ever known OF
this strange occurrence the servant never re-
turned but the legend is still told and believed
OF the Baron who fled through the world pursued
by n Phantom, and lighting In dream, perlshed
by II spectral sword.
Year: 1861

Amt "GoING BACK" ON THE OLD
FLAG.-The occasional correspondent
of the Milwaukee Sentinel writing from
n Y, talks in this wise. 1t sounds good.


[ found as many old Hunker friends
as | could, and [ did not hear one of
them utter the slightest word of distrust
as to the present policy of the Govern
ment. They cursed Republicanism more
or less, but that was from habit. Some
Of the bitterest ones told me they should
''vote the devilish ticket just to show
the traitors and weak-backs that we
have a government. There are many
things, say they, that we hate worse
than Republicanism, and one thing is
treason. These men are in earnest this
time. There is no "going back'' on the
old flag with them. This reminds nae of
a good story told by recruiting officer.
A fireman had tried for a long time to
get companion to enlist, but could
not succeed. The companion said it
was none Of his war, that he didn't get
it up, that he didn't care about it =
"What," said the other, care you going
back on the old fag?" That brought
him. lie was not going back on the
old flag, and he enlisted at once. The
Bowery is awful on the stars and stripes.
They are insane with enthusiasm when
they see the old banner.