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Year: 1871

The efforts being made by interested
parties to keep up and raise the price of
hay by cries of a short crop and conse
quent scarcity of winter fodder for cattle is
most SenSeless and wicked. 1t is true that
he hay crop Of Maine the present year will
he diminished from last year, but the per
centage is not SO great as has been repre-
Sented. We have taken some pains to
ascertain the precise condition of the crop
in this vicinity and in some other parts of
the State, by conversation with farmers and
others practically acquainted with the facts;
and the results of our inquiries is that on
we'll kept land the decrease is from 10 to 90
per cent, while in few instances have the
figures reached so low as 80 per cent, and
then only on old, worn-out land with thin
soil. We estimate, therefore, that the hay
crop of Maine for the year 1871 will not
fall off from last years product more than
- per cent.


But admitting the truth Of the alarmists
predictions, there is no reason for an exor-
bitant price. The law of compensation ap-
plies here in the abundance and cheapness
of corn. Fifteen bushels of which can be
bought for twelve dollars, with q ton of
hay, is fully equal for stock, to two tons of
herds grass. AT the present high cost of
hay in this market ($33) the use of corn
IcuuCcS tuc pllCC VI lOOI W
80 per ton. The corn crop of the west is
unfailing, and there is no prospect that the
price at the east will advance; but on the
contrary, it is likely to drop. Our advice
to farmers is to feed more corn and winter
the young stock, which is sometimes sold
in the fall through necessity, when it is not
fit for beef, and the loss of which on the
farm is source of poverty to the land and
to the owner. .
| A new process for making grasshoppers
useful as we'll as ornamental, is in vogue
with farmer of this county, who sends his
boys into the fields with cotton sheets
saturated with water. The boys take hold
of the four corners Of the sheet, spread it
| out like sail Of a vessel, and stand to the
| windward; and as the clouds Of grasshop-
| pers are driving along before the wind,
catch them in the sheet, to which they ad-
here, double up the sheet, drown the pests
and carry them to the hogs and turkies to
be gobbled up. This is ''throwing wet
blanket" on the prospects of the grasshop-
pers, but as they have swallowed the crops
| it is no more than fair that they should 90
down in the crops of the turkies and the
throats of the hog. [Ken. Journal.
Year: 1871

The State Entomlogist Of Missouri says
that the washing of fruit trees with soap,
or the application of any alkaline solution,
is an infalliable protection against borers;
and this is confirmed by the experience of
some of the most extensive fruit growers
in that section
Year: 1871

No better plan has been devised to keep
butter sweet than to put it in clean jars and
cover with strong brine. No kind of ves-
sci, cask or tub will answer so well as ar.
In this way it can be kepl fresh and sweet
for twelve months
Year: 1871

We cat to keep warm and to sustain
strength, and all articles of food have. those
two elements IN varying proportion. Oils,
tallow, a,nd whale blubber are almost
wholly of the warming element; hence in
Greenland, where the thermometer is many
degre below zero, and a great deal of
heat is required, a native will drink dozen
gallons of oil every day, or eat ten pounds
of tallOW. In the hottest climates of the
world the inhabitants live to great extent
on fruit and vegetables, which have but
very little of the heating qualities. In our
climate, which is between the two, meats,
vegetables, and fruits are eaten all the year
round; but if eaten according to the season
more of fruits and vegetables in summer
and less of meats and fats-an incalculable
amount Of sickness would be prevented
every year. We would think man de-
ranged who should keep rs large fires burn
ing in his house in summer as in winter,
and yet we all persist in eating meats and
fats and butter all through the summer.
Meats and butter are on our tables three
times day, when in reality they ought to
be sparingly used during the summer
months at least by the young, the old, and
the feeble, and by all who are the most of
the time indoor, or who have no active en-
ployment. For the classes Just named, a
very appropriate diet for the summer would
be rs follows;


Breakfast, st,-cold bread and butter a Slice
Of cold meat, or in its place u couple of
eggs or saucer Of berries or stewed fruit
without milk, cream or sugar. The same
tor dinner, with one vegetable; no other
desert. For supper, some cold bread and
butter and cup of hot drink, and nothing
else; nothing whatever between meals. So
far from starving on such a diet, the class
of persons above named would live on it,
would thrive on it, would grow stronger
every day, would have more bodily vigor,
mental elasticity, and greater flow Of ami
mai spirits, and for the reason that few
would eat too much; there would be moth
ing to overtempt the appetite, hence the
stomach would not be overworked what
work it did perform, would be well done;
the blood made would be pure, lite giving,
and energizing. Any man of ordinary in
telligence and observation, who will give a
fair trial to the above system of feeding,
will scarcely fail to be convinced of its value
within a week after he begins it. Halls
Journal of Health
Year: 1871

great deal has been said in the papers
about the best time for pruning trees, and
we are prepared to concede that the sum
mer months are beSt that the wounds will
then heal over quickest, and that the least
injury is then done to the tree. If the tree
raiser will make experiments, as all ought
to do, he will find in which months wounds
are healed over quickest.


There is good deal of truth in the rule
however-to prune in winter for wood
growth, and IN summer for fruit-but the
wounds in winter do not heal over so quick
ly, and water shoots are very apt to be
thrown out, when amputation has taken
place.


The true theory of all pruning, however,
is to so guide the growth of limbs, as to
have no severe pruning at any time.


Start the head of the tree right in its ill.,
fancy, and if any branches are Going astray
cut them of with your pocket knife at any
time No larger pruning instrument should
20 into an orchard at any time than prnn-
ing knife; and no larger one is needed, If
used at the proper time.


The object of pruning is to regulate the
growth OF the tree, to throw the sap into
the proper channels, to form Il we'll balanc
ed head with all parts open to the sun, so
that the fruit may have size and color.


Many go into their orchards saving Off
large limbs, cutting off more brush than
they leave on the tree, mangling and butch
ering it horribly.


There are laws for preventing cruelty to
animals; and there should be for prevent
ing cruelty to trees. The laws of vegetable
physiology should be as well understood by
him who cndeavors to regulate and promote
the growth and fruittulness OF trees, as the
of al c1, oh
stood by him whose profession it is to re-
gulate and bring to normal condition the
animal system when out of order.


Orchards should be visited often at this
season of the year with pruning knife in
hand, and kind attention given to every
tree


Trees should be considered adopted chill
dren, and their every want should be at
tended to. They should have good, rich
soil, which should be well worked, that Il
thrifty growth may be made.
Year: 1871

protracted voyage. Captain Hall, howev-
er, expects to be able to economize with
these provisions to a very considerable ex-
tent by substituting in their place the
meat of the reindeer, musk OK, walrus, and
other game of the regions that he is
about to explore. Everything has been
done to make the quarters of both crew
and officers as comfortable as the rather
limited space would permit; and the be-
tween-decks and cabins are perfect models
of cleanliness. TBe state rooms for the
officers and scientists, are plain, but gotten
up in good and convenient style, and the
cabin aft is perfect drawing room IN min
iature. Handsome chromos decorate the
wall, and a fine cabinet organ, present to
Captain Hall from the Smith American
Organ Company, of Boston, promises
cheer during the long Arctic night. A
handsome carpet covers the floor, and
there is an air OF calm comfort about the
little ROOM


The plan of the voyage will be first to
New York, where Joe and Hannah will
join the ship, and from there to st. John,
Newfoundland, where the Polaris will take
on board fresh supply of coal From
there the route will be TO the Danish col
onies of Holsteinborg and Levele, on the
west coast of Greenland, and thence TO the
still more northerly Esquimaux settle
ments of Upernaick and Disco, at one of
which places depot will be established.
A government transport has been de-
tailed to accompany the expedition as far
as this, carrying coal, lumber and other
heavy articles to this reserved station. In
August Captain Hall expects to be able TO
push up through Jones Sound, as far as
to latitude so or SIC, where winter quar-
tiers will be established, and the dark and
dreary Artic night passed, during which
it is impossible to push further on But,
with early spring, or as soon as the weather
permits, the voyage will be continued un'
ill solid land or ice shall effectually stop
further progress, when the expedition will
proceed on sledges. to be obtained from
the Esquimaux tribes that inhabit this
region Washington Patriot.
Year: 1871

Pruning of Peach Trees is, If possible,
more important than of apples. The
peach fruit is borne only on the shoots Of
the previous seasons growth, and unless
the production Of young shoots is secured
by the healthy growth Of the tree. good
fruit cannot be expected In order to Sc
cure more plentifuly growth Of young
wood, it is advisable 10 cut off OCCASION
ally large portion.of the tops of peach
trees Of Tearing age especially when their
growth seems to be checked, and after
bearing full crop of fruit This is cal.
led heading them off. y aud consists OF
cutting of all the limbs or branches at
from one-third to one-half of the length,
thus removing ono-half or more of the
tops This will cause them to throw out
new shoots and form new heads. with bet.
ter foliage and finer fruit--espccially If in
the spring dressing Of ashes or manure
is applied to the land. and fair culture be-
slowed.


Pruning Of peach trees is usually de-
ferrcd untilspring, so rs to give oppor-
tunity to observe the effect Of the winter
upon the fruit buds. as sevorcr pruning is
given when there is little Or no prospec.
Of fruit.
Year: 1871




The following racy, Off hand letter wa,
received by . music firm in Chicago


GENTLEMEN ;--Incloscd please find draft
on National Bank for s725, being in full
payment for the Chickering piano. The
instrument is evidently fine one. as my
wife keep. it well covered mud locked up.
The tone is n little different from wha, |
have been used to---living on the frontier
for the past fourteen years among Indians
and buiIalocs; but that, Of course. is the
fault of my education The first nigh,
after its arrival my wife aud | sat up all
night watching it, expecting. of course,
the thing would play; but nary tune did
VIC get. We called in some Of our neigh
bors the next morning. and found that it
required some one to play it. Here was
a fix, Neither Of us can play noto and
the question is. whct do We want with it
Nary child or any one else to play on it,
unless it might be- the kitchen "pot wal
loper," and we fear she might color tho
keys. One Of my negro boys suggested
there must be place to wind it up. but
we have looked every place for kcy-hole,
and cant find any. Let us know by re-
turn mail how We shall make it 60.
Year: 1871

na- Attention is called to the sale tomorrow
Of the household and kitchen furniture and
school apparatus, advertised on the fourth
page of to-day's Gazette to take place at No.
il0 Washington street. Also TO the sale OF the
Hallowell School property
Year: 1871

There is a moral in our Court record TINS
morning for church gamblers who resort 10
the lottery rs means of grace Justlheu Dy
results. The Jealous wardens OF ST. AiDans
Church undertook some years ago 10 raise
funds by the mode most familiar ana agreea-
bic to the religious mind; but being at that
time without credit, as well as funds, the
goods necessary for the rattle, to the amount
of $780, had to be furnished by a wealthy
and Jealous lady of the congregations AT the
close of the Fair she discovered an indispOsi-
ton on the part of the wardens to return her
the money expended and thereupOn she sued
to recover it. The church officials do not deny
the fact of the expenditure, but insist that
the lady voluntarily contributed the full
amount. The defense is not less extraOr-
dinary than the act of charity which the war
dens insist on crediting on the lady's moral
balance sheet.
Year: 1871

everybody who read the daily reports OF the
trial and the conclusions of the majority and
minority of the Committee perfectly well
knows. Now that the clamor of the Assistant
Agent has been stopped, the Committee an
nounces that it will examine the accusations
of fraud and mismanagement in its own way.
That is the great mistake. If the charges had
already been disproved, a further examina-
ton was super6uous. If they had not been
disproved (and the reports both declare that
they had noD, DR.. Lanahan should have been
let alone until they were disposed Of
Year: 1871

The World is inwardly moved to say that


THE TRIBUNE, the admitted organ of the party
which first made Reuben f. Fenton Governor OF New
York and then him the Senate OF the UntedS
quarrels with Gov Hoffman because he tells the people
OF New York that they cannot be saved Dy granite
House long they send rogues to make a"sOr
them This is perfectly natural; but what DoN' hoh
man said is true, nevertheless


Does Gov. Hoffman tell the people OF New
York that they cannot be saved by granite
State House so long as they send rogues to
make laws for them If he does, does TIE
TRrBUNE quarrel with him therefor q!


Here are two distinct, positive assertions, IN
volying matters of fact. Those assertions are
either truths or falsehoods. If false, what are
they but lies


There are many people nowadays who pro-
fess to be shocked when liars are told that
they lie. Such language seems to them at
war with decency. But the lying which pro-
voked il never is visited with their reprehen-
sion and they seem to regard falsehood as OF
no particular consequence, though the imputa-
ton of it is an outrage.


Is it or Is it not correct that williul mis-
statement is a graver wrong than telling the
falsifer that he lies
Year: 1871

The pointed discussion of the Alumni of
Brown University, yesterday, on the part they
wish to have in the College government, shows
that young blood desires to infuse itself even
into the oldest and most conservative colleges.
Yale and Union have opened their doors to
the cOunsels and influence of the more recent
graduates, and their example is sure to have
many imitatOrs. The colleges should be con-
graduated that this new power is dealt out
not to unwilling receivers, but in compliance
with the most earnest demands.
Year: 1871

hear of petition from over sixty residents
of Fayctte County, Ala. asking for protection
from the Ku-Klnx, which such men as For
rest are ready TO swear do not exist. After
the unpleasant exhibition of this witness
before the KuKlux Committee, people will
be reluctant to accept any of his voluntary
yaDOIings as truth,
Year: 1871

perial despots who have undertaken to determine
what shall and what shall not be printed in Paris
OF course this nervous apprehension gives 70 news
papers power over the popular passions which they
would not otherwise exercise The true way TO
make bad journalist important and authoritative
with a certain class, is to coniscate his types and
then shut him up in prison Unless he is killed. he
gets out "a matter Of course, and forthwith sets
afoot another still more troublesome publication.
Year: 1871

Victor Emanuel, it is said, will go to Rome
on the 2d of July, where he will have some
target practice and other manly sports. But
this does not mean that the capital of Italy
will go to Rome with the King on the con-
trary, the announcement is also made that the
removal will not take place until the 1st of
Onfnhpr
Year: 1871

The course adopted by the
Saint Paul Pioneer in employing
broken down, so:c-hcaded republicans
to canvass the State and induce peo.
pie to subscribe for the paper under
the false impression that they arc to
receive with it some Invaluable prize tc
be drawn in an honest q lottery, is
just now being initiated by the pro.
prictors of the Austin Register, tho
only difference being that the situation
of the parties is reversed politically
and that the prize offered is of a still


more doubtful character than the ono
held out by the Pioneer. The person


age who is now the travelling agent Of
the Register as we'll as "Brownsdalc
correspondent" is nothing more no1
less than rebel soldier, who voluntari


ly fought the Union and fired bullets
at Union soldiers during the war, who
believed in jeff Davis and the doctrine:
nc taught, and what is more, is al
much ofa rebel at heart to-day as h<
was then. This itinerant rebel and
1gcnt for the Register, we understand
openly asserts wherever he goes, tho
justice Of rebellion and admircs tho
hcroism that made the first attack or
Sumpter. There is perhaps 4 show ol
consistency in the Register sending
this Southern Rebel to circulate a
Year: 1871

We desire to call the attention of our
citizens to the fact that on Friday even
ing of this week, the 9TH inst, the
Scandinavians will repeat, for the graf
i6cation Of their American friends. the
play which was given at the Court
House, on the evening of the 4th. This
play represents some Of the domestic
Highland scenes Of the old country, and
is intensely interesting throughout
The court room has been fitted express
ly for this piece, with appropriate
paintings and scenery at considerable
expense, and those who have performed
the labor arc justly entitled to liberal
patronage. We assure those who arc
disposed to attend, that they will sec
some of the finest amateur acting that
has ever been witnessed in Austin, or
any other town of its size.
Year: 1871

We hear of only two accidents
that occurred on the 4th. a young
man named Snow was stepped on by a
horse on the race course, and Mr.
Quincy shot away portion Of his hand
with an old muskct. Both arc doing
well.
Year: 1871




TIE CoLvILLE RAILROAD WAR;
On Saturday morning the workmen
reached the house Of Col. Colville,
which had been built on the railroad
grade. The party were headed by A:
Mcdonald, conductor Of the gravel
train. The Colonel was in the house
at the time, and the first he knew OF
their presence the party we're in the
field near the house. lie went out
and ordered them to leave, and on
their refusal went back into the house.
They afterwards tried to put him out,
but did not succeed. and pulled the
house down over his hoad The cur.
rent report that the Colonel attempted
to shoot any one is mistake, though
he had revolver in his belt to use in
case of need. The contents Of the
house were carcfully-piled up, and as
little damage done as possible. In the
afternoon eleven men were arrested on
the complaint Of Col. Colvill for par
ticipation in the act. They were
brought before Esquire llasler and
gave bail for their appearance. Major
Van Slyke, Of Hastings, was also ar.
rested by being notified to appear al
the same time. We understand that
Col. Colvill bases his action upon the
decision of the Supreme Court of the
State made at the January session o1
1868, to the effect that section l3 OF
the charter of the railroad company is
invalid as it conflicts with the constitu.
ton. The constitution provides that
in cases of condcmning private prop
erty to public uses the owner shall
receive just compensation for damage
Section 13 of the charter provides only
for payment for the land actually taken
without reference to any injury to the
remaining land.-Rcd Wing Rcpubli:
cn,, c01
Year: 1871

have gone home and reported that there
was no pity whatever in Jesus. After a
time, his disciples requested Jesus to
grant her request and send her away. Je-
sus did not reply to the woman, but in
her hearing, said to his disciples, 81 am
not sent bat unto the lost sheep of the
House of Israel" This was a second So
we're trial of her faith, and yet the woman
still renewed her prayer. She came and
worshipped Jesus, saying Lord help me-
In this womans case there could be found
most instructive lesson for ministers,
namely, that all departure from simplicity
was loss of power. The truths of the
Gospel should be presented with
simplicity and then their force
would be perceptibly felt. This wo-
mans importantly was remarkable, yet in
every instance she never criticised what
the Lord did, or found fault with him. She
only said Lord help me-" The third test
to which she was subjected was when Jesus
said ''It is not met to take the children's
bread and cast it to the dogs" This was
the final test, but still her importantly did
not flag, though she was placed in humi-
liating position; and her reply was, eyes,
Lord, but the dogs eat of the crumbs
which fall from their masters table. She
only asked for crumb, and if she was
ciassed as dog, she only asked a dogs
portion. The result was that Jesus said
unto her, 80 woman, great is thy faith /;
be it unto thee even as thou wilt"


The Reverend gentleman then applied
the subject to his hearers instruction, and
said that it was a postulate every way de-
fensible, that it was the prerogative of
faith to have things its own way.
Nevertheless, there was another thing to
be consi Tered, and that was that faith was
imposs bic to fiippsnt man. Before a
man could have his way with God, God
must have his way with the man; but new
ertheless faith was free, and God allowed
d large scope for liberty of thought and
freedom of action, if the heart was only
given to him.


At the conclusion of the services, DR..
Kelley announced that the Rev. DR.. Pierce
would preach tonight, and that the Sun
day-school Convention would be held on
Thursday morning at the Capitol.
Year: 1871

Among the most noticeable and popular
machines of any description in the Expo
sition, is the Singers Sewing Machine,
which is universally popular and a general
favorite. The machines have a world
wide reputation and are deservedly regard
ed as family benefactors. The beautiful
and skillful work done by this machine is
wonderful to behold. The samples Of
quilting, and the exquisite needle work in
small dress. There will be fine shirt
and boys suit made by this machine on
exhibition this morning, as we'll as a vari.
ely of beautiful smaller varieties. They
are unsurpassed in their line and curiosi.
ties in the way of perfect stitching. We
advise our friends to examine it during this
Exposition.
Year: 1871

Another good house despite the execra-
BILE weather, gathered at Masonic Hall
last night to witness the marvellous per-
formances of this unapproschable prodigy.
One never grows tired of the miraculous
powers of this musical phenomena, as each
succeeding night and exhibition tends but
to increase the wonder and amazement
preceding exhibitions had excited. A few
more nights will close his stay here, and
we presume that there are few of our peo-
pie who will not avail themselves of the
opportunity to witness his performance.
Year: 1871

The condition of the ''happy family
in New York is thus portrayed by the
Commercial Advertiser (RsdicaD OF
that city:


''The Republican politics of this city
is in the hands of few men who run the
machine simply for personal ends. The
Custom house patriots are for Grant be
cause they have the Federal patronage,
The Greeley Committee are against
Grant because they are not in receipt OF
the ''fiesh pots"
Year: 1871

TIE Chicago Union hits the nail on the
head in sententious, if not very elegant
phrase, when it speaks of the Ku-Klux
act as burning down the house to get rid
of . few possible bedbugs.n sfEb