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Year: 1869

No man can be u real b0ndjidc farmer
without live stock, aud farmers may bo
classed in some measure according to
the quality Of their animals. Away
from cities and popuious places 1t II iln-
possible to keep up the fertility Of the
land To make 1t pay unless the produce
Is chiefly consumed by the live stuck
and converted into meat. milk, wool, or
animals for Use 10y other people, as pay
ment to the farmer for his time aud
capital, and transmitted into manure ~
u reward to the land, without which re.
turn no farm can be kept in condition
good enough to pay for cultivation
This Is tire first secret Of successful
farming away from places where IL an
swers to send to market hay, straw,
garden stuff, &c. But there are others
which unfold themselves in the course
of raising aud feeding. The next in
importance Is to manage so that no
time may b. lost in the growth OF tho
young, and to house aud feed Ia such .
manner rs 10 carry on the improvement
wrought in summer through the au-
tumn, winter and spring; after which
the grand secret Is to breed and raise
such animals only as command the
highest market price, which is rs easily
done rs to continue breeding IN unthrif-
~ ana unpfOIllADlc race @.#s-
fla farmer has Il useful common gralle
stock, healthy and gooI breeders, milk
ers, DC, but the progeny never selling
for more than barely sufficient TO enable
him to pay his way, just reckon the diff
ference it would make to him il he went
to good breeder, say OF Short Horns
for instance, and bought u bull. mind
ing when purchasing to SEQ the dam Ut
the animal he selects. for II he wants


milk as well rs meat, he must see that
she gives some; then when this buli's
stock comes into the herd, taking the
place of the old ones he will reap IN
advantage every way. 1t will be the
same with sheep; the laying out Of
something extra tor ram or rams from
il iirst.rate flock, will add to his wool
aud mutton, as also cause his future
young ones to come to maturity earlier,
and, what will be Of great consequence
to the farmers of this country for years
to come, these better bred animals can
be brought out fat at that season Of the
year when all common stock is low In
flesh. and all varieties Of meat sell for 20
or 30 per cent. more than ut other times.
Live stock and plenty Of 1t. is the great
preventive to a farm running out, and
to the owner becoming poor; 1t will
brighten the faculties Of bad farmer,
and draw out the latent powers Of mind
which have been rusting for years, for
with heavy stock Of all kinds Of cattle
and sheep. he has to forecast for each
day. week, month and year aye. and
for more than year.-COuntry Gentle
man.
Year: 1869

From the Baton Rouge Qsa.) Advocate, March ILL


steady and quiet Is the advance OF small farmers
into the cultivation OF cane In very years the
country between the Amite and Mississippi rivers
will produce an aggregate OF thousands OF hogsheads
all the result OF the enterprise and industry OF the
farmers on small tracts OF land Scattered around
at Intervals, at the present time are places with
twenty thirty and forty OF cane planted These
will yield an average OF from twenty to sixty hogs
heads OF sugar next fall and bring great profit TO
the cuvators. The true policy OF every farmer.
nigh lands or low lands, Is TO get in" some portion
OF hrs land In sugar cane II not grown to be manu-


actured into sugar and molasees the product always
bears high prices and the fine food for stock
In another year there should not be one open cul
tivablc place In East Louisiana upon which more
or less quantity OF cane IL not growing.
Year: 1869

PUNISHMENT FOR PRIZE FIGHTING IN MICHIGAN
The bill introduced by Mr.. Riopclle OF Detroit TO
punish prize fighting, has passed both houses OF the
Michigan Legislature and will become law. ANY
one who should be party TO- or engaged In prize
or any hight OF that nature, Ia to be punished by
fne OF not less than $4,000, or Imprisonment from
one 10 five years, or by fine and imprisonment
Those who are present at prize fight who give no.
tice OF one, who invite any one 10 be present, who
shall agree 10 fight, or train any person for fight
are TO be punished by imprisonment In q county jail
or the Detroit House OF Correction for term not
exceed one year or by nne not to exceed $780,
Detroit Post, March o.
Year: 1869

ISQUEsT.-The body of nm unknown
white man was found in Staples's mill-pond,
about four miles above the city, on Sunday.
From its condition, being very much de
composed, it must have lain in the water
for some time. The deceased had on a
white linen coat and black pants and vest,
with military buttons On the latter gar
ment, and pair of cheap, pegged shoes.
There was some blood visible On the sleeve
of the coat, which was the only mark of
violence to be seen. A small spelling-b book
and q portion of a certificate of registration
were found in the pockets of the deceased.
An inquest to the effect that the death was
caused by means unknown to the jury was
arrived at, and the remains were inferred
by the authorities.
Year: 1869

ARRIVALS OF WHEAT BY THE DANvILLE
RA1LRoAD.-Large quantities of wheat are
daily arriving via the Richmond and DAN
Vile railroad. One day last week forty
three carloads were brought in; on an-
other, thirty-seyen; and on Saturday
night, in addition to the regular freight, a
special train, through from Salem, was
brought in loaded with this cereal. We
learn that one firm in this city will receive
from Roanoke and adjoining counties n
very large quantity of wheat for this mar
kgt
Year: 1869

THE MINING 'CoSFLAGRArIoN-Th San Francisco
Bulletin furnishes particulars of the terrible disaster
from fire in the gold mines of Nevada, by which many
lives have been lost The discovery of the state o
affairs in the mines made as follows


| 1.-The Crown Point foreman went down in cage
with the Kentuck men, and at the 100 foot level re.
| marked smell more than common. He gave a sig
nal to lower the cage to the 800 foot level found the
men there who had gone down few minutes before,
all in confusion. The smoke was increasing, and the
gas asphy yxatng the aborcrs. He gave signal hoist
and brng.up the men. There was great on:usion and
loss of time occasioned through the crowding the
cage. The engine worked at the greatest speed in
bringing up the men. Only twenty-five seconds were
spent in bringing them from the 800 foot level to the
surface. Men climbed up to the top of the cage to
come up. Another man crept between the legs of
those standing The last men who up the shaft
alive except Bicke, say they heard left behind
jump down the shaft and fall on the dump. 1t was
not known at the Yellow Jacket works that anything
was wrong until they were informed by the men from
the Crown Point"


Continual caves followed, and The mines soon be-
so hot that the water, two inches deep, thrown


in by the fremen boiled on the floors Of the drifts
The bodies of those taken out dead showed signs of
great agony. Of the origin Of the fire, the Bulletin
says:


1.-The origin of the fire is doubtful 1t could not
have been burning long, because three hours before
the had passed thro ugh every part, and the car
down all the time. 1t is very possible some
vapor hitherto unknown, at least in gold mines, ig
nited There certainly severe explosion felt
both above and below. Mems hats serc blow off by
it, who afterward escaped Some probably killed
outright as in the fire damp explosions Others think
the fire broke out from candle and the rocky sides
of the drift becoming heated acted retorts to dis
titled gas from the pine mbers large body OF which
ignited and so spread the fire great space All
sorts of theories ahoat. It is evident that some
thing for which there is no precedent has happened
Year: 1869

1t is now demonstrated that Forney's trip through
the South is in the interests of politics than the
Investment OF capital. Accounts from Northern vsi.
tors have heretofore been so unanimous in testryine
to the good order and good feeling pcrvading the South
ern States that they were rapidly recovering in the cs-
tmatlon of Northern people, and could no longer be
used to fire the hearts of timd voters The outrage
business, too had worn itself out, and something was
necessary to recover the lost weapon Forney there


fore started to the The results of his trip 60
far, exhibit no investments of capital whatever but
many iEcendiary speeches and patches of malignant
letters in his two daes. From beginning to end
these letters are filed with the grossest msrepresents


ton. For instance he the Northern people that
If they do emigrate South they must go armed and Or
ganised for protection, as though settling among sava
ges He represents the white people at the South as
Interior, both in nature and education to the blacks
tie sets forth the boundless capacities Of the soil and
climate of a reg ion in North Carolina, where some Of
his friends own property which is nooouslr the most
unproducve in the entire South. Like the poisonous
dragon of olden time, he blasts with his breath and
posons with bis trail 1t is sincerely to be hoped ta:
his trip will not extend as far South as Louisiana
tor while ready to welcome all good honorable men
we must Confess to that human weakness of entertain
ing hearty dislike to sanderers and ngrates of all
KINGS. New Orleans Times
Year: 1869

FoIcE FROM CANADA.-Ttc Montreal Star in re-
cent editorial says;


"What have we to do with the Alabama cIaira
How are We interested or responsible? But our terri.
tory would be the bloody battle field in the case OF
war. The horrors enacted in Virginia would be re.
peated thousand fold. Our connection with England
would cost US this, while she would be compelled at
cruel disadvantage to waste her blood and treasure in
her efforts to defend England is our weakness in
the event OF such a war, and should prove to her
not source of weakness only but of national humil
iaon. Is it not time to ponder these things, and ask
how long four millions of people ought to hang like
lubbery boys to their good old mothers aprorsringsf
What an immense relief it would be England if She
was released tomorrow from her undoubed duty of de.
Tending Canada III case of war! Suppose we should
undertake our own defence and paddle own canoe
We have cause of quarrel with the States-and but
for these international questions which are foreign to
us we might live with them in perpetual peace and
good neighborhood.


Let us hear more about the snew nationality and
less about such things will perpeuate the state of
tuteage endure"
Year: 1869

THE campaign in Ohio county has far
more than ordinary significance. The
result will probably determine whether
the Democrats are to be permanently
fixed in their ascendancy or whether the
inspired by partial sue.
cess, will reorganize their forces aud
make more vigorous fight than ever
before for supremacy in the county.
Let Messrs. HUBBARD and CAMPBELL be
elected through Democratic apathy,
and the whole ground gained here three
years ago mast be fought over again
Defeat these gentlemen and our as +.
candancy becomes a settled fact, and
for long time at least, a Democratic
nomination in Ohio county will DO
equivalent to an election. We submit
the question for the consideration of all
good Democrats: shall we surrender the
county
Year: 1869

How many votes will the Island give
for Messrs. HUBBARD and CAMrBELLf
In the county Republican Convention
that ward was denied all representa-
tion. Republicans who were opposed
to the little game Of "let up were not
allowed q voice in the Convention.
How many of those Island Republicans
who witnessed the packing of their dele
CATION to the Convention can consistent
ly vote for Messrs. HUBBARD and CAMP
prrIf
Year: 1869

THE programme of the Republican man,
ayers in this county is about this: They
hone to elect Messrs. HUBBARD and
CAMPBELL, through the apathy of the
Democrats, and then, with q grand
flourish of trumpets, they expect to
organize movement to recapture the
coupty next Fall. Partial success now
will serve as encouragement to them
to labor for complete success in
1870. Every foot of ground lost
BY the Democrats now will make the
conflict that much harder year hence


Let % not yield one inch.
Year: 1869

OUR cotemporary still refuses to print
the platform of his party in this county.
We have put it into this convenient
shape: Immediate suffrage for the
negro; indefinite disfranchisement for
the white man." People Of Ohio
county, how do you like iti
Year: 1869

THE candidates of the Republican
party in this county were among the
fiercest advocates of prescription. Now
they ask for Democratic support under
the false pretenco of wanting to reform
the policy of the State. No good thing
can come from such a quarter.
Year: 1869

TOBACCO smokers are recommended to
place in the bowls of their pipes a little
powdered tannin, or a sponge saturated
with extract of tannin. 1t is asserted that
the smoke will thus be deprived of its
characteristic aroma and of all the yapor
lied nicotine, which is the intoxating prin
ciple.. At first the smoke will be entirely
free from all taste and smell of tobacco,
but as the sponge becomes charged with
the nicotine the odor will reappear. By
changing the sponge frequently, it is as
serted that the smoker may indulge in the
habit without injurious effect.
Year: 1869

Here is very sensible extract
from the Howard county Times,
worthyt to be copied throughout the
State.


There is only one suggestion we
wish to make in addition to the above,
and that is in relation to the local
Press. The idea is too prevalent that
every cent given to the support OF Il
home paper, either in advertising or
subscription. isso much thrown away,
or at best, is an act of Charity toward
the publisher, who, otherwise could
not keep the ''wolf from his door,
Now this is all wrong. Among in>
telligent men it is conceded TACT
that no agency is so potent, in build
ing upa town, as good, well con-
Quoted newspaper. And Of course,
the better the paper the better the
effect, and the better the patronage,
the better the paper will become ; we
have no other advocate, that will
reach the remote parts of the coun-
try, and plead our case weekly
Whether we will recognize the fact
or not, the Press is tie power in the
land--the lever by which the car o.
progress is propelled onward.


Then give to it "a reasonable sup.
port. Don't send your money and
your orders to the large cities to gel
your printing done, because they car
do it on power press few cent.
cheaper than your home printers can
The money you pay here for printing
remains in circulation here. Tha'
you send away you never see again
! Encourage homo industry,
Year: 1869

1t is easier to be good business
man than u poor one. Half the en-
ergy displayed in keeping ahead that
is required to catch up when behind
will save credit. Give more time to
business, and add to the profit and
reputation of your work. Honor your
engagement. you promise to meet
man, or do a certain thing, at a GER
tain moment, be ready at the appoint
ed time. Ifyou go out on business
attend promptly to the matter on
hand, and then as promptly go about
your own business, do not stop to
tell stories in business hours.


If you have place OF business be
found there when wanted. No man
can get rich sitting around stores
and saloons. Never fool on busi-
ness matters. you have TO labor
for a living remember that one hour
in the morning is better than two at
night. If you employ others, be on
hand to see that they attend TO their
duties, and to direct with regularity,
promptness and llberality. DO not
meddle with any business you know
uothing Of. Never buya thing sim
ply because the man that sells it will
take it out in trade. Trade is money.
Time is money, A good business
habit and reputation is always mon
ey. Make your place of business
pleasant and attractive; then stay
there to wait on customers.


Never use quick words, or allow
yourself to make haste or ungentie-
manly remarks to those in your en-
ploy, for you so lessen their respect
for you and your influence over
them. Help yourself, and others
will help you. Be faithful over the
interest conided to your keepin g,
and all in good time your RESPONSE
bilities will be increased. Do not be
in too great haste to get rich. Do not
build until you have arranged and
laid a good foundation. Do not--as
you hope to work for success--spend
time in idleness. If your time is
your own, business will suffer if you
do. lit is given to another for pay
it belongs to him and you have no
more right to steal i. than to steal
money. Be obliging. Strive to
AVOID harsh words and personalities.
Do not kick every stone in the path;
more miles can be made a day by
going steadily on than by stopping
to kick. Pay US you go. A man Of
honor respects his word as he does
his bond. Ask, but never beg. Help
others, when you can, but never give
when you cant afford to, simply be-
cause it is fashionable. Learn to say
no. No necessity of swapping it out
god fashion, but say it firmly aud re.
spectfully. Have but fewcoptidants,
and the fewer the better Use your
own brains rather than those OF 9th.
crs. Learn to think and act for
yourself. Be vigiiant. Keep ahead
! rather than behind the time. Youps Z
man cut this out; aed il there is folly
/ in the argument, let US know.
Year: 1869

A rich old man, who lives near
Rio Janeiro, is said TO keep a large
anaconda on his premises to frighten
off ladies and missionaries, who are
constantly soliciting donations for
charitable and religious purposes in
that city,.


A cargo Of anacondas should be
imported, for use in this country;
and every editor should have ONE
We speak for a big one.-Register.


We should like to soc the boa con-
strictor which would deter lady
committee from entering au editors
sanctum. ut .....
Year: 1869

In reply to a letter, recommending
the appointment Of gentleman for
the vacancy which will soon exist in
the United States Senate, Governor
Merrill has written the following
1t is dated the 18th of November


Your letter of the 18th inst, in.
quiring whether it was my intention
to appoint United States Senator to
fill the vacancy occasioned by the
resignation of the Hon. James w.
Grimes, has been received. Having
received letters from gentlemen in
various portions Of the State, making
substantially the same inquiry, have
deemed it due under the circumstan-
ces, promptly to relieve any anxiety
on this question as to the course l
shall pursue.


The duty of electing y United
States Senator, under the Constitu-
tion, belongs to the Legislature of
the State. The power Of appointment
is conferred on the Governor only to
meet cases of emergency. In my
judgment, although there exists >
vacancy, there is no public necessity
requiring an appointment. Iowa is
we'll and ably represented in both
branches of Congress, and there is
no question Of any vital Importance
imperiled by the few days OF delay
between the time of the assembling
OF Congress and the meeting of the
Legislature. The selection of Sen
ator not only being the duty but the
constitutional right of the members
of the Legislature, | shall yield to
them that right, unembarrassed by
any selection of mine. And while
the distinguished gentleman whose
name you suggest, AS well as numer-
Gus others whose claims have been
urged, would fill the position with
credit to the State and the Nation, l
feel it a privilege to refer their claims
to the immediate representatives Of
the people, who will unquestionably
make such n selection as will meet
your approval and. that Of the great
body OF the people OF the State.


Very respectfully yours,


SAMUEL MERRILL.
Year: 1869

The Navy Department To day or
dcrc the Mantonomah to report to
the Port Admiral ut New York. The
ordering of this vessel. the Itrrpr,
and several other National vessels to
New York, was doubtless superin-
du ed by the approach OF the Span


ish war vessels in that harbor, not
in anticipation Of any trouble, but
merely to assure foreign visitors Of
our preparation for all emergencies
Year: 1869

The citizens of Davis county are
arousing. We are glad of it. They
need it. And we hope the Republicans
will continue to stir them up to . full
and realizing sense Of their duty. It
would be outrageous for the citizens
Of that county to fail to raise the
s75. 900 required Of her, and thus fail
in securing the road.
Year: 1869

Mr.. Banks, from the committee on toTe'gh
affairs, reported a joint resolution to the
House, on Friday, declaring the sympathy
of the people of the United States with the
people Of Cuba in their patriotic efforts to
secure independence and to establish form
Of government, and guaranteeing personal
liberty and equal political rights of all PeO.
pie. and that Congress will give its constitu'
tional support to the President of the United
States, whenever he may deem it ezPedient
to recognize the independence and soVer-
eighty of such republican form OF govern
mept, which was recommitted and ordered
printed. A portion of the people Of this
country would Ike to have similar offer
made by first class power to the United
States. personal liberty and equal po.ItI'
cal rights of all people in this country
would be a delightful extension OF privileges
Year: 1869

( AN OLD BIRD CAUGHT WITH CHAFF.
Did you ever hear of man marry
ing woman who had twice recov-
cred damages of him for breach of
promise Such a thing really took
place at Dundee, Scotland, recently
A case in the small debt court reveal
ed all the facts. A man depar d
from promise of marriage he made,
and was sued by the injured lady
He had to pay E30. A second time
he came under the spell from which
he had only been able to extricate
himself by pecuniary aid. He de-
clined, however to be caught, and
abandoned the lady a second time
Her injured feelings would not, of
course, stand this, and she raised a
second action, which was soldered up
for fl0. The attractions of the lady
had apparently been of an unusually
potent character. The tickle swain
was at last securely hooked. Think
ing any further postponement unnec-
essary, he conducted the invincible
lady to the altar. -,g... r-..-
Year: 1869

Many good horses devour large
quantities of grain, or hay, and still
continue thin and poor. The food
eaten is not properly assimulated. 1t
the usual feed has been unground
grain and hay, nothing but change
will effect any desirable alteration in
the appearance of the animal. In case
oil meal cannot be obtained readily,
mingle bushel of fax-seed with a
bushel of barley, one of oats, and an
other of Indian corn, and let them
be ground into fine meal. This will
be fair proportion for all his feed
Or the meal, or the barley, oats and
corn, in equal quantities, may first be
procured and one-fourth part of oil
cake mingled with it, when the meal
is sprinklcd on cut feed. Feed two
or three quarts of the mixture three
times daily, mingled with a peck. of
cut hay or straw. If the horse will
eat that amount greedily, let the guam
tity be gradually increased until he
will eat four or six quarts at every
feeding three times day. Solong as
the animal will cat this allowance, the
quantity may be increased n little
every day. But avoid the practice of
allowing horse to stand at rack
we'll filled with hay. In order to fat
ten horse that has run down in flesh
the groom should be very particular
to feed the animal no more than he
will eat up clean and lick his manger
for more.