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Year: 1877

Sheep are undervalued by the mass of
land-hoiders as means of keeping ND
the fertility OF the soil and putting money
into the pockets of farmers. The moment
one begins to talk of sheep husbandry the
listener or reader begins to look for wool
quotations, as If wool was all that yield
proht from sheep. One might as well look
Tor wheat quotations alone when talking
about the profit OF farming.


Sheep on "a farm yields both wool and
mutton. They multiply with great rapidi-
ty. They are the best of farm scavengers.
cleaning a field" as no other class OF ami
mails will They give back to the farm
more in proportion what they take from il
than any other animal, and distribute il
better with view TO the future fertility of
the soil. Prove this There is no need of
proof by those who have kept sheep and
know their habit and the profits they vie Id.
10 prove ii TO those who have have not
The experience it is necessary they should
Try the experiment or accept the testimo-
OF an experienced shepherd.


But the live stock vi a farm should not
necessarily be sheep exclusively. Cattle,
horses, swine, have their respective places
in the farm economy. How many OF each
to keep is question that locality, charac-
ter OF markets, adaptation of soil, predis-
position, taste and skill of the husband
man must decide. But one thing ought
not to be forgotten-that the more stock a
man keeps on his farm the more grass and
grain 1t ought TO, and If properly man
aged, it will grow. The rates of increase
will correspond with the business tact,
technical and practical knowledge and
skill OF the husbandman.
Year: 1877

There is no question and no manner of
doubt about the fact that young animals OF
every variety must be kept in one uniform,
thriving condition, If money is-to be made
by raising them. They must be watched,
so that whenever there is the slightest
check to growth and the comely appear
ance of the flock or heard they can be
moved to some better pasture. or have
some immediate stimulation, by giving
food OF more Strengthening quality.


This is season oil the year requiring
more than ordinary care, and early every
cold morning something should be given
TO any colts, calves or lambs which have
not extra grass or food OF some kind.
1t Is not necessary to begin stabling at
night because Of moderate cold, for ii the
stomachs OF animals are full OF good food,
the cool air is not disagreeable, and nature
provides longer hair 10 assist in keeping
them warm. Some people will be foolish
| ly particular about shelter, but there is q
medium, and il they will feed well out in
the fields while the ground is dry, all kinds
of young stock will be better for the
gradual way in which they become accus-
toned to winter weather. Then, when
severe storms come on, and they are put
into winter quarters, they will escape the
ordeal of the sudden change to dry food,
because they have been brought regularly
to 1t by the morning feed (and perhaps
evening feed too) after grass becomes
short. Grass ought not to be grszed SO bare
MS to weaken the roots, and to prevent it
when any one is heavily stocked, or the
grass goes off through drought, feed
should be given twice per day.


1t is this attention to young stock, sheep,
ETC., in England, which makes the tenant
farmers so successful and causes the extra
mutton and wool and it is the false econ
omy in the United States of husband
ing" as it is called, the best food, and
keeping the cattle and sheep short, in con-
sequence of which they SO lose flesh, that
farmers are afraid OF the winter. and they
sink money instead of gaining. When
young animals are brought in, they should
not be kept closely shut up. There should
be good ventilation and in the daytime,
especially from 10 Il III. (or earlier when
mild till or p. M, they should be out
OF their night quarters. and lie in an open
yard having shed that they can go under
at pleasure.


Sheep. too ought to have yards for run.
ning In when snow is deep; but they
should have some old pasture lot saved
with all the growth after July, for them
to range on every day possible. In the
Southern States, all stock is better for dali


y running on the bluegrass fields
Country Gentlemen.
Year: 1877

To Tux EDITOR or TIN HERALp:-


That's right Let the police OF Now York halt kill
and then, when put on trial. get all tho rest
the police his angelic disposition beaut
fnl character, &c, and either acqui him have tho
jury disagree. The police OF New York a disgrace
10 the American people and the people feel II. The
scoundre should have gone TO prison the
OF The evidence but am inclined TO think some
OF the jurymen were afraid convict for their
"turn' would next ! 60 10 New York twice
year TO dispose OF the products OF my mills and when
ever meet one of the blue coated gentry gaze with
admiration upon the noble form a momont and then
hurry across the street or rush around the corner
Why? Because know the spirit OF Thompson livcth.
know, TOO II ought 10 10 crushed. Yours. truly


CARTER KIRKLAND, Owner Globe Mills
Year: 1877

20 THE EpIroR THE HERALD
Again, mud and ashes-ashes and mud Mankind


may well grumble and groan about them, for do they


not sit like u mighty nightmare upon beautiful


ciy For the fortnight eight barrels choked and


running over, have been standing in South street.
CAPSTAN BAR
Year: 1877

TO THE EDITOR HERALD


1t is very annoying TO havo young girl humming
and singing while she hands you with the utmost
difference, what you politely ask for. For young
man 10 whistle while waiting lady seems
very spectfui, II not insulting Polteness and
respect without servity, would be better Tor the
forest OF employer aud employed OLD LADY
Year: 1877

Please call attention to the mutilation Of our now
silver coins. Large holes punched In them, taking
out IRON five TO per cent Of tho amount OF silver
they contain. We have taken several such IN few
days, and, in some instances have found them in the
packages OF change had from bank. IL should be
somebody's business TO tee that this neiarious mean
ness is suppressed. WORTH STREET.
Year: 1877

In all diseases affecting these organs
whether they secret too much or too little
water; or whether they be afflicted with
stone OF gravel, or with aches and pains set
tied in the loins or over the regions of the
kindnevs, these Pills should be taken accord
ing to the printed directions, and the Oint
ment should be well rubbed into the small
of the back at bed time. This treatment
will give almost immediate relief when all
other means have failed.
Year: 1877

vived BY the promise of Vests place when
his term should ex ire.


Or the colored gentlemen who complete
the political quartcttc OF the Louisiana Re
turning Board, it is only necessary to say a
few words.


kenner is an octoroon, who up to 1871
was engaged as the usher and door keeper
of Sambling-house on St. Charles street
His knowledge of political economy was ac
qu:red in that school and his practice is
consistent with his profession


Casanavc, the other colurcl member.
graduated from waiter in lunch saloon
into prominent factor in Louisiana poll
ties, and is perhaps the most honorable aud
virtuous of this entire Board of distin-
guished politicians.
Year: 1877

ENEMTEs-Have you enemies? Go
straight on, and mind them not. If they
block up your path, walk around them, and
do your duty regardless of their spite A
man who has no enemies is seldom good for
anything; he is made Of that kind of mate.
rial which is so easily worked, that every
one has hand in it, a sterling character
One who thinks for himself, and speaks
what he thinks-is always sure to have en-
emics. They are as necessary to him as
fresh air; they keep him alive and active
n celebrated character, who was surroun-
dcd with enemies, used to remark-"They
are sparks which, if you do not blow, will
90 out Of themselves" Let this be your
feeling while cndcavoring to live down the
scandal Of those who are bitter against you.
If you stop to dispute, you do but as they
desire, and open the way for mole abuse
Let the poor fellows talk; there will be a
reaction if you perform but your duty, and
hundreds who were once alicnatcd from
you will Aock to you and acknowledge their
error.-Alc.candcr's Messenger.
Year: 1877

TIE TORTURE OF BEARING.REINs.-
The severe bcaring>rcin, as used by coach
men generally, is nothing more nor less than
horrible and needless torture to the poor
suffering horsc-torturc while in harness
and the cause Of Internal malades when he
is put back insp his stall for food and sup
posed rest. IL there is one thing more op-
posed to natural health than another it is
the increased production and then the waste
of the saliva which is so necessary to the
functionssof the body. Who ever saw q
horse in field foaming at the mouth p
Who ever saw properly bittcd hunter do
so when ridden to hounds in an easy bit and
obcdicnt to a light hand? | never saw it,
nar do | think any one else has seen it ;
therefore, to begin with, the position of the
Carriage horses head, gagged with :. bear
ing-rein out of place, and that profuson of
saliva ever falling from the mouth, must
show something essentially wrong. The
perpetually tossing head arises from the
fevered state Of the poor animal. and his
consequent attempts to get rid of an irrita-
ting inficton. and not from the vulgar idea
of fiery wish to be put in action. OF this
| am certain, that the less artificial constraint
you put into horses mouth the better
The less you cumbcr his graceful limbs with
lumber in the shape OF harness the better.
The frccr you keep his limbs and his rcspi-
ratory organs the longer he will serve you,
and the greater will be the labor he will per.
form for you GronthY T. RerkeIey.
Year: 1877

CABBAGE CULTURE.-Thc question is of
frequent occurrence, says Lan1IycM's RuraL
Register, why cannot private families have
head cabbage as early rs the market gar
dcncrs ? Simply because of imperfect cul-
ture and insufficient manuring. The mar
ket gardener feeds his cabbage crop without
stint, and with the rankcst food frequently
ploughs in the manure in the atumn, turns
it up in the spring, and thoroughly incorpo-
rates it with the sol-plants early, cult
Yates deeply, not simply tickling the surface
with the hand hoe, but uses the plough, and
the horschoe that cannot always be done
in the comparatively small family garden,
but the spade can be used, and that is the
next best thing. Use it freely dig deeply,
and the result will surprise those who have
heretofore relied upon the hoe alonc.-
american Farmer
Year: 1877

Bring distinctly before your own mind
the well known fact that children delight
as much in xcrcising their minds as their
limbs, provided only that which is presented
to them be suited to their capacities, and
adapted to their strength
Year: 1877

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"I think the most curious fact that |
have ever heard of the electric telegraph,
was told me by the cashier of the Bank of
England Once upon time then, on
certain Saturday night, the folks at the
bank could not make the balance come out
correct by just G10o This is very scri-
Gus matter in that little establishment |
do not mean the cash, hut the mistake in
arithmetic, for it requires world Of scru-
tiny. An error in balancing has been
known, am told, to keep delegation of
clerks from each office at work sometimes
the whole night. y hue and cry was, of
course, made after this G100, as if the old
lady in Thrcadnccdle street would be in the
Gazcttc for want Of it. Luckily on Sunday
morning clerk, i'll the middle of scrm n,
| dare say, if. the truth were known, felt
a suspicion of the truth flash through his
mind quicker than any flash of the telc-
graph itself. He told the chief cashier
that perhaps the mistake might have oc-
CURED in packing some boxes Of specie for
the West Indies, which had been sent to
Southampton for shipment. The suggestion
was Immediately acted upon. Here was a
race, lightning against steam steam with
eight and forty hours the start. Instantly
the wires asked, Whether such vessel had
left the harbor ? Just weighed anchor
was thereby. Stop herr frantcally shout
cd the telegraph. 1t was so done. 'Heavc
up on deck certain boxes marked so and so;
weigh them carefully They were weighed:
and onc-the delinqucnt-was found hcav-
ier by just one packet Of hundred sover-
cisns than it ought to be. Let her co.
saidSthc mysterious telegraph. The West
Indies were dcbitcd with just G100 more,
and the error was corrected without ever
looking into the boxes or delaying the voy-
age an hour. Now that is what We call do
ing business"
Year: 1877

Curiosity in children is but an appetite
after knowledge. | doubt not but one
great reason why many children abandon
themselves wholly to silly sports, and triAc
away all their time insipidly, is because they
found their curiosity banked, and their
inquiries neglected.
Year: 1877

him to again take the war path full
handed.


The trial of ex-Assistant Secretary
Sawyer and his confederates fer con-
spiracy against the Treasury, resulted,
unexpectedly, in verdict of guilty.
The motion for q new trial is still
pending. There is noticeable quite a
feeling of reaction in Sawyer's favor.
Like many another man, it is said he
lost his head by his sudden elevation,
ard was used by designing men who
appealed to his gratitude through
representation of great personal SER
vice to him, to forward their schemes.
He is much depressed by the adverse
result of the trial.


Witowski, Gen. Negley, and several
others were called Monday to plead
to an Indictment for prosecuting a
| fraudulent claim against the govern
ment. Negley was absent, and of
those present all save Witowski plead
guilty. Negley is charged with hav-
ing sworn in 1874 to the equity of
claim for $24,705 for logs alleged to
have been delivered to him in 1862,
as commander of the Federal forces
in Nashville, when, in fact, there was
no such delivery. Negley is repre-
sented as confident that he can show
the prosecution the work of enemies,
and as having no foundation.


Goodrich, the swell clerk of the In
terror Department who forged the
names of several of his fellow clerks
to receipts for their monthly pay, got
the money and spent it, as is said, on
dissolute women, was c0rnered on
Saturday, the regular pay day. At
his preliminary examination bail was
fixed at $4,000, failing which he
went to Jail to await the Grand Jury's |
action. He has a wife, child, father
and mother here, crushed and dis |
graced by the ruin he voluntarily
brought on them and on himself. One
of the female sharks, according to
gossip, more merciless than the others,
demanded more money than he could
command, on pain of exposure, hence
his crazy recourse.


Congressman are slowly dropping
in upon us, while every train brings
more or less of the large number who
spend the Congressional season here
fol- pleasure or profit, or both. The
influence of the business
revival has already made itself felt
here in the large demand for houses
and larger crowd is anticipated than
during any winter since war times.


SENTINEL.
Year: 1877

| EDITOR CHIEF:


The action of the Republican State


convention under the leadership oi


Mr.. Conkling, is still the main topic


of discussion. The aggressive portion


of the party are those who hold office


and those who believe they would


have been in Office but for the ATTEMPT
of the President to reform the civil
service. This faction of the party
applaud Conkling to the echo, and
are bitter i'll their denunciation of
Curtis. On the other hand the solid
men of the city, of which class the
Union League Club are fair repre-
sentatives, assert that Mr.. Conk-
ling's convention" as they character
ize the Rochester gathering, did not
represent the party at all, but that the
people will sustain Mr.. Curtis. They
hold that not only the best element
in the Republican party, but of the
Democratic as well, are in hearty ac-
cord with the President, and that the
attack of Conkling upon the admins
tration was not only a bad thing for
the party, but is the political death of
that gentleman. There is no conceal
ing the fact that there is a deal of
bitterness in the organization, and it
crops out on all occasions as naturally
as it did at Rochester. The Conkling
people insist that they have made the
party and have maintained it, and
that to prevent such men from using
their political influence because they
chance to hold office, is wrong. The
President and his supporters take the
event very quietly. Evarts says that
no matter what the result of the cleo
tions may be, this fall, the people will
sustain the policy when they come to
see its practical effects. And Presi-
dent Hayes says that he is doing ex-
actly what he was pledged to do be-
fore the election, aud as he does not
want another term, it is q matter for
the people to do as they choose about.


A very pretty little history came to
me the other day. In 1870 a broker
named Abbey was told by his ply
sician that cigars were killing him !;
and his wife induced him to stop smo-
king, and give her the amount each
Year: 1877

Danger attends teaching the catechism for
purposes of exhibition. When the committee
came to examine the class each boy knew
what question he would be asked, and what
answer would be expected. 1t so happened,
however, that one lad was missing, and the
question. ''Did God make you % was put to
the next in order. The reply was original and
astounding, "No, sir; the boy that God made
has gone home with the toothache"
Year: 1877

Because of the numerous classes there is
greater variety of life in the streets of a Jap
anese city than In one of America Toxic
streets are named for trees, flowers fish, ar
ticles OF food, trades, etc., and lived at the
corner OF Brocade street and Congratulation
Avenue: The crookedest in the whole city is
Year: 1877

II


Several tons Of trade dollars have been
brought to this city, and a ready market has
been found for them, but they cannot be said
to be In circulation. There is tendency to
hoard these splendid dollars We ourselves
paid out about $4,000 in the trade coin and
have not received half a dozen of them over
the counter. This shows that the people are
pleased with silver, and prefer it In making
up their little reserves, put away for rainy
days.
Year: 1877

the military policy and keep up the color
line division Of politics in the South, or
try to bring about better understanding
by making such overtures and securing
such pledges as would enable him to re.
tire the military to the back ground. Ho
chose the latter policy, and it Is this
policy that the malcontenls who Assem-.
bled at Washington yesterday are going
10 attack.


These people are not willing to see the
Presidents policy bear fruit, but are
seeking to prejudice 1t in advance, and, II
possible, procureits failure. They assume
that no dependence whatever is to be put
IN the pledges Of Hampton and Nichols
and other Southern leaders, and that they
have simply lured the President into an
anbuGcade where The whole Republican
party Is to be sacrificed, They ignore the
fact that all the massacres and bull.doling
in the South took place under the militia.
ry policy, or rather that the military
policy did not prevent them. Chamber
lain was in power in South Carolina and
Kelloggin Louisiana, and yet the Ham
burg and Conshatta massacres took
place. They ignore the fact also that the
Democratic party in Congress would GER
tainly have engrafted provision in the
Appropriation Bill prohibiting the use of
the army for political purposes. They
further ignore the fact that the spirit of
our institutions, the decisions Of our
courts, and the general public sentiment
Of the country, are all hostile to what is
known ns a military policy in the
Government. President Hayes, there.
fore, in departing from such a policy is
not attempting any innovation, but sim.
ply returning to the accustomed prece-
dents Of his office.
Year: 1877

IN communication which will be found in
our columns, correspondent gives utterance
to his views on the question of capital punish
ment, opposing the pardon of murderer now
awaiting punishment as prejudicial to the
true interests of the community. There are
able advocates for the abolition of capital
punishment, and equally able ones for its
maintenance, the majority in almost every
country siding with the latter. One thing is
very certain, that if murder meets only light
or temporary punishment, no community can
be sale against the hand of the assassin. In
some cases, executive clemency may be safely
and wisely extended to the murderer, but it
is very questionable whether premeditated
and cold-blooded murder should ever be
shielded by mistaken sympathy, or whether
such murderer should be permitted to again
defy with impunity the majesty and terror of
the law
Year: 1877

mule u that ne il sare-sooted, especiaI-


~ with his hind seet. He never mis.


olaces them. II he advertises that


bis feet will be ut . certain spot at


certain time, with sample Of mule


shoes, TO which he would call your at-
| teaiion, you will always iiud them


thereat the appointed time. He IL -


reliable as the day Of judgement, and


he never cancels an engagement. Ev-


cry man, now living, who drove .


mule team during the war, now draws
pension.


never owned mule. came near


buying one once. He was fine look
ing animal: his ears stood up like the
side spires on an Episcopal Church.
His tail was trimmed down 50 that IL
looked like a tar brush leaning up
against him. He Was striped of like
the American flag, and Raphael'a
cherubs never looked more angelic
than did that mule He looked all
innocence, though he was, in nosense.
The owner sat In the wagon, with his
chin resting on his hand and his elbow
resting on his knee. In the other hand
he held stick with brad in the end
OF ii. asked the man few questions,
and out of mere form inquired IL the
mule was kind, or IL he kickede
Kind? Kick" said the man, and
these were the last words he ever Ut
tered. He reached his stick over the
front of the wagon. and stuck the brad
into that mule. 1t was awful to see y !.
man snuffed out as quickly rs he was.
1t almost took away my breath, he
went so suddenly. l never saw the
thread of life snap SO suddenly as 1t
did on that occasion. He didn't have
time to leave message for his family.
That mule simply ducked his head,
and then pair of heels fiew out be-
hind there was crash, flying OF
splinters, and that was all; and the
next moment that mule and I stood
alone, my face covered with astonish-
ment two feet deep, and his covered
with part of an old bride. The next
day read an account In the telegraph
ic news Of shower Of flesh in Ken
tucky. ! was the only man that could
explain that phenomenon, and did not
dare to, lest should be implicated In
the affair with the other mule.


I have seen death in many forms,
but don't recollect of ever seeing a
funeral gotten up with less pomp and
display than on that occasion. IT 1
had my choice, to either work In q
nitro-glycerine factory or take care of
mule, l should go for the factory, as
in case Of an explosion there would be
more possibility of my friends finding
some little mementoes of me, with
which to assuage their grief. very
small piece of me would tighten very
big sorrow.