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Year: 1866

The following sixteen essentials TO
productive farming are from the pen of
the editor ofthe AM riean Farmer:


l. Good implements of husbandry and
plenty OF them. which should always be
| Kept in perfect order.


2. Deep ptowing and thorough pull
verization of the soil by free use of
hagrow. drag and roller


} An application of lime, mari or
! ashes, where calcareous matter or potash
4 NAV not he present in the soil.
4. \ systematic hushandry of every
i substance on a farm capable of being
f converted into manure, and systematic
/ protection of such substances from loss
by evaporation or waste of any kind, and
careful application of the same 10 the
/ lands in culture


Tie draining Of all wet lands, so as
to relieve the roots Of the plants from
the Ill effects of a superabundance of
water. a condition equally as pernicions
as drought to their healthy growth and
profitable nuctihcation


The free use OF the plow, cultivator
and hoe. with all row cultured crops. so
as To keep down at all times the growth
of grass AMI weeds, those pests that
prove so destructive to crops.
Seeding at the proper time with
good seed, and an equal attention as to
the period of working crops


Attention to the construction and
repair of fences. so that what is made
through the tolls and anxious care of the
hushansiman may not be lost through
his neglect to protec. his crops from the
depredations of stock





the part of the owner, over all the ope
ratlons of the farm, no matter how good
mdnager he may he, as the presence of
head Of farm and the use of his eyes.
are woi :h several pairs of hands.


10. Labor saving machinery, SO that
one may render himself as independent
as needful of neighborhood labor, as
sense of tue comparative dependence of
the employer upon such labor, also be
gets disposition of obedience and faith
fitness on the part of the employee.


IL Comfortable stahlng and sheds
for horses and stock. and all the nee
essary outbuildings for the accommoda
ton of hands and protection of poultry.


II Glover and other grasses to form q
part of the rotation of the crops, and
these to be at proper periods plowed in
to the form of pabulum for succeeding
crops. The clover field to be either
plastered or ashed each succeeding
spring-one bushel of the former and
six of the latter per acre.


13 Not to keep more stock than can
be well kept, but be sure to keep as
many as can be kept in good condition,
as it is wise policy to feed as much as
possible of the crops grown on farm,
and thus return to it that which has been
abstracted from it.


IA To provide a good orchard and
garden one to be filled with choice
fruits of all kinds, and the other with
vegetables of different sorts of early and
late, so that the table may at all times
be we'll and seasonably supplied, and the !
surplus contribute TO the wealth of the T
proprietor.


10. The taking Of county papers


l6. 1t is better to cut grain just before I
it is fully or dead ripe, rs when the straw,
Immediately before the grain ripens, is /
so dry that on twisting it no juice is ex-
tracted, il should be cut, for then there 4
is no circulation of Juice to the ear.
Year: 1866

TRAINING CATTLE TO JuxP.-A West
ern farmer says he made Il q rule that
whenever cattle are made to pass fence
whether through bars or "slipgap," to
leave one rail for them to pass under.
This gives them downward tendency,
and lessons their inclinations to jump or
look upwards, as they are sure to do
when lazy attendant throws down a
part Of the rails and makes them vault
the rest. Cattle may be taught to go
over any fence by the careful training
they often get for this end, and pre-
formed as follows: First, starve them
or give them poor feed, which will make
them light and restless. As soon as they
go over the lowest part Of the fence after
better provender, make them jump back
again, and put on one more rails, saying,
Il guess that will keep 'em out" Next
day. (as of course they will be in mis-
chief again. repeat the process, adding
another rail !; in a short time they will
take care of themselves, and harvest the
crops without charge.
Year: 1866

Senator Sherman told this good thing
in his speech at Bridgeport, Conn, the
other day:


"A modern Democrat came to dis
tinguished Democrat of the State of
Ohio, Governor Todd.l last fall after
the war had ended, and said: Now my
friend, you supported Lincoln all thro'
the war; now the war is over; you have
had everything your own way and now
suppose we start again the old Ohio
Democratic party Well said the old
Ohio Democrat, Il don't know but that
would be good thing; like the Dem
ocratic party, was raised in it, and
stuck to it until it deserted the country
and went over to the rebels / don
know but it would be good thing to re-
vive and purify the old party; but
would not do it just yet


sAh.' said his friend, when would you
do it, then?


NY friend said the Ohio Democrat,
when the Union party shall have dis
charged in full, all the obligations it has
assumed during the war; when it shall
have paid all the pensions that are due
TO the widows of soldiers; when it shall
have paid every dollar Of the national
debt incurred during the war: when it
shall have punished all the rebels; when
in short, it shall have accomplished all
that il has promised to do, then I am
willing that the old Democratic party
shouln be revived. I am not willing to
trust the Democratic party to perform
obligations that they opposed in their
contracting. prefer to see it done my
seif-to pay ny Own debts myself"
Year: 1866

About these days. albeit the March
winds battle for supremacy over April $
coy yet all alluriug sunshine. we all
have many an anxious thought concern
ing our change of vesture and conse
quent putting away Of furs and win
ter things, and none too early can these
prudent precautions be taken, How
many a princely set of sables or real err
mine has come forth in furry abjectness
because too late encased in its camphor
ated quarantine. TO be prompt and be
forehand is the only guarantee of safe
guardianship over your hairy treasures.


The miller moth will be seen on the
keen lookout for daity nest in which
TO deposit her mischievous larve. Du-
ring this time of reconnoitre lies the
principal period when precautions are
requisite.


This miller may be seen usually about
the middle or latter part of April, when
the first flush of Spring opens your doors
and windows, and bids her welcome to
your hospitality, inviting her. as it were
to the depths of your thrown aside fura,
whose sitting odor becomes well nigh
insupportable in the sultry softness of a
vernal atmosphere. Hide them at once,
Shake well; apply light switch cane
to the tippet and muf, cape or collar.
which has been so precious friend
while the ice king held court over his
frozen realm. Air them, but do not
leave them swinging from an open win
dow. No situation could prove more
direct invitation to the dreaded enemy.
Have your cedar chest or your tightly
closing trunk free from dust; sew up
your furs either in linen, or well wrap
them IN papers, putting in their folds
pieces of gum camphor, also wrapped
up TO prevent too rapid evaporation
Lay them away. not allowing anything
very heavy to press upon the skins.


To the cedar or camphor wood chest
do not think any reliable virtue can be
attached. If the grub Of the insect has
been deposited in the fur before deposi
ting it therein, opine that like murder
If not complete, of the skin. Camphor,
we know is not favorable to insect life,
but the moth appears Of all depredators
to be the most insidions and long lived.
To keep them out, means that they shall
not be in, and to secure this put the val
ued articles out of harms way before
the miller mother can be up and doing
to their destruction. 1t is well to keep
a trunk or chest impregnated with the
camphor from year to year, in which to
store all wooden, flannel, fur or cloth
not to be used during the warm weather
and it is wise to occasionally peep into
this receptacle to let eye-sight confirm
your mental faith in their safety.
Year: 1866

BRrss lAurels to crown the heroes brow


Gire hundred thousand to Grant and Meade
Cheers for the chiefs who nobly stood


By the dear old land in her hour of need
And freely give of your boarded store


To Sherman, and Thomas, and Fighting Joe j
Blessings and gold on these brave pour
Honor the chieftains no faced the foe
Blu, the crippled Private-why, let him beg.
Show his empty sleeve or his wanting leg;
To incite some pitying heart to feel
For the war-worn Private who needs a meal
Bow down, We rich before the great


Bend to the chietans no nobly fought.
PROFESSIONS and feas,s for the brave true men,
And swords, with Jewels deftly wrought;
hundred thousand for Grant and Meade,


Honors, and lands, and shining gold;
They have proved their faith by word and deed,
Aud blessings upon them manifold!
But the hollow-eyed Private Why, let him beg
Show his empty sleeve or his wanting leg
No honors, no god-no gaudy shows
For the battered old Private, whom nobody knows
Yon shiverng wretch in the old blue coat,


With a swinging sleeve and single hand
Refuse him penny as you pass by,


And give to the Generals houses and landi
When you a shoulder graced by a star,


Then doff your hat and your handkerch ef wave;
But the battered old Private Why, let him die
And then grudgingly give him pauper's gravel
In his worn blue coat-Why let HIM be-,
Show his empty sleeve or his old cork leg:
No honors or gold-no pompous shows
For this wretched old Private whom nobody


knowsi


Bring lanrels TO crown the heroes brows.
hundred thousand for Grant and Meade!
Cheers for the cheftains whonobly stood
BY the dear old land in her hour of need
To those who have plenty still give more,
Give to our leaders increase of pay
And drive with scorn from your princeiy door
The Private who bed in the desperate fray
Old Soldier, away TO the streets and beg +!
Show your empty slveave your wanting leg
No honors or god-no pompous shows
For the battered old Private, whom nobody knows
Year: 1866

GgAFrlSs.-Every farmer should learn
% do his own grating. It IN . very easy
npeartion when once understood A
sharp penknife and . gond fine saw are
Indispensable. Splitting tire stock so
that tIie bark shall not Be bruised-and
shaping the scion wedge fashion both
Ways, preserving also the bark uninjured
--ani placing the rim Of ne rood OF both
stock and scion exactly together, 50 that
tire sap can intcrmingle-thefe is no
danger of failure, il properly waxed.


We make shoulder to the graft and
think it adds to the certainty of success,
though it probably weskens it We pre-
fer also two eyes or buds 70 graft, and
would rather have only one than more
than two One years wood should al
ways be used when It csn be obtained
as it is more certain TO take and grows
more vigorously.


We wish to remind those about pre-
pairing grating wax, that we have found
NEE parts of rosln one part Of beeswax.
and one part tallow, TO be the best pro
portions. Melt them together In a skill
LET. which is the best, or lineup, and
mix well. It should remain in the yes
sci and used as needed Teenty or thirty
scions can be vaxed with one heating
up When much grating II to be done.
a fire for heating tie wax ahoold be made
on the spot between bricks and stones
Year: 1866

The PRESIDENTIAL CAR ScLD.-At the
sale Of property belonging to the Gov
ernment. which took place yesterday at
Alexandria. by order Of the var Depart
ment- the magnificent car that was built
for the late honored President Lincoln,
and which bore his remains to their last
resting place, was sold at public auction
The car cost upwards Of go, O,oOO and
was bid of to ex- Marshal Ward H. La
mon for less than e10, ,0O0--lWashing
ton Republican
Year: 1866

Who counts himselfas nobly born


Is noble in despite of place,
And honors are but bonds 10 one


Who wears them not with Natures grace
The prince may sit with clown or churl,
=, Nor feel his state disgraced thereby;
But he who has but small esteem


Husbands that little carefully.
Then be thou peasant be thou peer.


Count it still more than art thy own.
stand on larger heraldry


Than that of nation or OF zone,
What though not bid to knightly hallsl
~, Those halls have missed courtlT guest:
That mansion is not privileged


Which is not open to the best
Give honor due when custom asks.


Nor wrangle for the lesser claim:
IL Is not to be destitute,


10 have the thing without the name.
Then, dost thou come of noble blood.
Disgrace not thy good company;
II lowly born, so bear thyself


That gentle blood may come Of thee.
Year: 1866

Remember that in the Red jacket
Bitsers are combined the best tonics
of the vegetable kingdom. with the
pure essence of wheat and rye. the
mildest of all stimulants, and that it
is therefore a safe medicine when all
ordinary tinctures and all unmedica-
ted excitants would be pernicious.
Year: 1866

The Red Jacket Bitteys impart
vigor to the feeble without producing
undue physical or mental e excitement.
and recuperate not only the relaxed
and debilitated frame. but the coa=
stitution itself.
Year: 1866

Young married ladies whose misfortune it has
been not to bring forth in due season, remember
God has said you should multiply and replenish.
If this is your desire, you can consult me either
by letter or in person. No lady over thirty-fve
years Of age need make application. All commu-
nicatinns bY letter or persOn strictly CONFIDENTIAL
Year: 1866

In oue-fourth Of the time that it takes with tbs
old mode Of treatment. In this treatment no
medicine is taken internally. You receive the
baths seated on your chair, with nOincOnvenience
whatever.
Year: 1866

Of police under Sergeant Collins took possession Of the
redouotablo Murphy's house Esplanade street and
subjected II To rigorous search Two bayones and
rife were found hidden among dried rusbes in
lott out beyond these nothing reward the pains Of the
police was discovered This concluded the days work
Of the coustablcs who. however have the houses OF
other suspected parties under observation and likely
TO pounce upon them at any moment


During the latter part OF the aornoon Sergeant Major
Hastings made inquiries at the different express and
railway Offices, but failed ascertain that any sus.
picious box, such as the telegram received by
Sheedy would seem TO indicate Is in existence here
was ever attempted 10 be conveyed of the city In
quiries elsewhere likewise failed give any clue this
box, about the safety OF which, Is assumed Sheedy
was anxious when he started so hastily from the etoro
where he IS employed after reading the telegram As
then about twelve O'Clock Is Just possible he was
going 70 his dinner and wanted get soon as pos
sble Whatever 1.-THE box may be, 1t is puzzng the 20
lice not littlo.


The prisoner will probably be brought before the police
magistrate to day for examination He rather inslg
nifcant looking specimen Of humanity, with what
repugnant expression about the eyes and mouth on
the whole We should not say that he would prove very
bold, although perhaps dangerous consplrator.
Year: 1866

or n.nds, or to be fitted out for the capture OF a
Cunard or Canadian mail steamer These are pos
guarded against and learn therefore, with saHa
OF the return of the feet from the West indes 70
the British North American station and that several yes,
sells ordered to cruise of the entrance oil tho bay "
Fundy


And there is yet a further chance that these ma
rauders leading expect attack upon New
Brunswick, may turn suddenly northward towaIds
CanadA and be heard OF unexpectedly some day any
where between Stansteai and kviere du Loup DOUBT
less all these contingencies being guarded against
and whenever the descent Is made good account VIII DO
yiven of the scoundres who make II. But the blame
will be the less the authorities connive at ex-
petitions of this sort; nay, who permit their organza-
ton SO openly and unnerruptedy to rather TO
approve and encourage than connive at them.
THE WHOLE VOLUNTEER FORCE ON A WAR FOOTING.


From the Montreal Gazette, April ii


We understand that it is the intention of the govern.
men in view Of the possibility Of the services Of the vol
being required in the lower Provinces place the
entire rounter force n Cdnadl apon ae ting 'ohich has
days drill in each week. We believe the force which
Will be affected by this arrangement now amounts TO
We feel sure that the country will heartily respond
the efforts Of the government 10 place In an efficient
state Of defence.


A NORTH AMERICAN COLONIAL NAVY.


From the Montreal Herald, April H.


II is stated that suggestions have recently come from
tho British Admiralty that tho colonies should provide
little marine, proportioDae TO the resources OF each.
This colonial marine will be completely separate from
the imperial marine, and each colony will have It's dis
tnctive flag II said government have adopted
the flag which floats at the mass Of the vessels charged
with guarding the fisheries under Commander Forhn
This flag is composed of crown Of maple leaves sur
mounted by the British with the beaver IN the
centre The design Is Mr.. Taches, Of the Agricultural
Department


PATRIOTIC MILITARY N. p.


From the Toronto Leader April H.


General Lindsay, who holds military command in
Canada has resigned his seat in Parliament for Vigan
remain at his post now that the Fenians IN the United
States have threatened attack British territory
although probably nothing more than maaudng raid
may take place.
Year: 1866

The strike among the drivers OF the Third an sixth
avenue roads has spread among those Of almost
every line In the city The men quiet ane well dis.
posed everywhere to any disturbance bat deter
mined to stand for what they Justly eniled
m M nf
Year: 1866

more settled communities, such as we were accus.


TONED 10 IN the Eastern States the case would be


Mnoliy different 1t is not the mere punishment OF


tne prisoner that the law desires In himself he is


VI httie account; but it is the effect which his pun


isnlnent is to have upon community composed of
usorgahzed eenents-the dread it is to strike into


.ne hearts of those who are conscious of liability


preak the laws; the fear it is to inspire in the
crihinai nature Of that man who is tempted to the
commission OF crime. This is the great object of
punishment, and this is ample reason why punish.
nent IN this country should be heavier than in
almost any other country the surface of the earth
ana why, for no light or trifiug cause, it should
not De faithfully inflicted upon the volators of law.


Let me- then, commend to these petitioners re.
consideration of the request they have here made
ior tne virtual pardon of this man Gibson. He is
700 guilty-too deserving of the punishment he has
lncurred-to escape; and 1 should deem myself
guty OF gross violation of every trust reposed in
me as public magistrate were to permit him TO
escape for any such reasons as are given in this
nal the same tirna-lrirov t,,
pie of the Territory must see, that am compelled
to assume an unpleasant and burdensome respon-
sibility-one which would be only relieved by their
cooperation in the punishment of all offenders
against the laws of the Territory could not grant
the request of these petitioners if would as the
law is imperative and certainly would not, I'M
der the aggravated circumstances of this case if
could.
Year: 1866

We present 10 our readers the sub
joined petition Of thirty-three residents
of this city, to Chief Justice Hosmer,
praying the Communication of the sentence
of one John Gibson, duly convicted of a
deliberate and murderous assault on
Frank Smith, and in continuation we
publish the mastery and highly credita-
BILE reply of the official to whom it is
addressed. Concerning the petition we
need say nothing beyond expressing our
entire concurrence in the views of the
upright magistrate who has so boldly
and unanswerably vindicated his past
and intended course in the answer so
promptly vouchsafed. We are of opin-
ion that the petition is the result of care
lessness on the part of a large majority
of the subscribers. 1t has got to be
fashion in this city to sign any kind of a
document presented that has mo money
in it," We strongly recommend an abo


htion of the practice. Many of the sub
scribers we know, and feel certain that
the petition contains the very opposite
to their sentiments deliberately express
ed. We feel this juncture to be no time
for compliments but as public journalists
we are bound to say that judicial action
based on such sound principle will meet
the support of every thinking man in
the community. No more admirable
decision has come under our notice during
our whole career, and we congratulate
the public on possessing SO fearless and
sound an expositor Of justice according
to law a-i
Year: 1866

JoHS r. THOMPSON, ESo.-Thc first OF
the series of lectures in behalf of Holly
wood Memorial Association will be deliver
ed in the Centenary church tonight. The
object and the occasion is one whlchmakes
its own appeal to thc-hcartS OF our cltl-
zcns. 4 late writer has said: When a
nation torgcts her iIlustrious dead, the
shadows of decay are falling upon her.
We, as a people, are even now bowed
down by the trials Of Impeachment, be-
reaycment, and untricndly legislation, but
lei us see to it that the last and most
mournful token Of decay is not to be found
in our Scopc-torgettulncss OF our
ilustrious dead.


In addition TO the claims of the Memo
rial Association upon our SympathleS ana
hearty cooperation, We have an attraction
tonight in the lecture announced for lis
benefit.


Mr.. Thompson's reputation as gentle
man Of high literary culture extends be-
yond the borders OF his own State and
country. His accurate and varied acquire
meuts, his refined taste and graceful style
as a writer, admirably qualify him for the
office Of love and duty he is called upon to
render tonight. He has long been popu-
lar lecturer in this community, and the
address at the Centenary church tonight
will be one of the most attractive events
of the season.
Year: 1866

TUxSrLLryG FOR THE JUNK DEALEgs.-
Yesterday five little white boys were en-
gagged in the foundation of the building on
Virginia street formerly occupied by the
Tobacco Exchange, tunnelling for old
watcr-pipe. They had made q trench
about twenty feet long and six feet deep,
and had "struck lie" in the shape of a
large piece of lead pipe. Ragged and
dirty, they yet seemed happy at their work,
and the discovery Of the lead pipe was
hailed as if it had been California gold.
Year: 1866

STEAM HEATER AT THE ALMS-HOUSE.
The pipe for heating the alms-honse by
steam is nearly laid, and the apparatus Will
be in operation probably next week. This
Improvement will materially add to the
comfort OF the inmates and save the city
a good deal in fuel.
Year: 1866

- A severe accident occurred on the Elem ington Railroad, New Jersey. on Wednesday evening. Tbe accommodation line which leaves Trenton for Lambertville and Pennington at ! o'clock ran of the track. owing to the break ing of rail between Copper Hill and Flem- ington. The locomotive was crossing abridge at the time. and was precipitated over the side and demolished; an explosion of the boiler taking place. The engineer was killed and the fireman was very severely scalded. Fortunate ly the coupling between the locomotive and the forward car broke. which saved the trains from being thrown over the enbankment
Year: 1866

SUDDEN Death OF CATHOLIC
PRIEsT.-Thc Rev. j. Kelly, for the
past forty years priest Of the parish of
st. Peters, in jersey city was found
dead in his bed on Saturday morning
The reverend father retired at an early
hour on Friday evening, and not rising
at his accustomed time, the servant
went to call him as stated. Deceased
was about 40 years of age.