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Year: 1870

It is much to be regretted that more
information on this important subject is
not gwen tbrough thecolumns Of the ag-
ricultural press. 1t may be that most
farmers think they know already all that
it is important to know about cattle feed
ing Such conclusion is a great bar to
the acquisition of further knowledge, but
the wisest may yet learn something more,
if they will learn. Mr.. McCombie, of
Aberdeen, Scotland, one of the most sue
cessful feeders, has recently published a
small work on cattle feeding, which gives
much valuable information on the subject.
He claims that animals which have been
brought up on the forcing system, to in
duce large development at an early age,
contrary to the general impression, are
not the ones that can be most pro6tably
fed for the butcher He gives the prefer
ence to those that have been raised in the
poorer districts, kept through the winter
in straw yards, with the addition Of few
roots, having the run of common pasture
during summer, with abundant exercise,
till they are fully grown, say four or five
years old He buys these in the Spring,
takes them to where they can have good
range Of richer pasture for the Summer,
the time for housing comes at the approach
of cold weather, he puts them in the byres
< and commences the process of feeding by
giving hay, roots and meal, gradually al
first, for months together. As soon as
they reach the point where no more flesh
can proftably be put on them, they art
forced up on oil cake till they become
"ripe," when they are sent to market
The object aimed at is to make beef tina
is termed " marbled," i. c. the fat anc
lean thoroughly blended together through
= out the carcass. This is the kind of bee
that is most valued. and brings the to-
price in the British market, and gives tn
rich, juicy sirloins. ribs and steaks, tina
make the roast beef of old England so ia
nous. Americans have not yet reached


nice point of discrimination in judging G
the quality of the meat they consume, an
our butchers are not able to offer the sam
inducements to feeders to undertake an
continue the process of feeding in the san:
way as is done in England, Here tn
idea seems to be to put the fat all on til
outside, and in the form of tallow, whic
can be cheaply and quickly done by feet
ing Indian corn, either whole or groun(
BY the time the animals have been fed O
corn from two to four months, they vii
even though thin in flesh, have quite
layer of fat between their ribs and hide


and sell readily as first class beef, thoue
the meat, when cooked, too often prov


stringy, tough and oily. Time will !


doubt work change in our manner


feeding, bnt not until the introduction
first class article will enable the butte


crs to pay such prices as will encoura


feeders to take more time and pains


produce it.
Year: 1870

A SUGGEsTIoN.-It must be apparent
to all who have made the various branches
of husbandry study, that of late years
cattle raising, in connection with the pro-


duction of butter and cheese, is the most
satisfactory and profitable. The high pri-
ces obtained for beef, butter and cheese
during several years past, are the result,


not of any diminution of supply but of
demand increasing day by day with the
growth of population. No fear need there
fore obtain, especially within reasonable
distance of large markets of any pcrma-
nent diminution of the prices of such pro-
duets. The demand is constant, is sci
dom satisfied, and must increase with the
increase of population. We regard, there
fore, every effort made to supply this de-
mand as wise and prudent, and if conduct
ell with skill and judgment as certain to
yield as handsome return. In this con-
nection we would observe that there are
large tracts of land in this State which
should be devoted to stock raising to the
exclusion of the chronic corn crop. We
refer to what are called low lands, which,
though producing large crops of corn in
favorable seasons, two years in three bring
their proprietors in debt by reason Of their
moist condition in the spring of the year


1t is hard for the owners of these lands to
resist the temptation to try to make crop
of corn, yet their frequent failures should
caution them against plowng and plant
ing year after year with the chances al
ways against them. As general thing
various kinds of grass will flourish on
these lands, yielding from two to three
tons Of hay to the acre, or affording lux.
uriant pasturage eight months in the year


How much better it would be to keep
such lands in grass, is question that far


mers should attentively consider. If W,
take twenty bushels of corn as their ave
rage yield year in and year out, and de
duct the cost of seed, fertilizers, cultiva
tion and garneriDg, corn must sell unusu
ally high or the crop will bring the far
mer in debt. From crop of timothy hay
two tons to the acre, twice as much none,
would be realized. The profits Of grazing
are not so readily seen as in grain farm
ing. Account must be taken of the yielC
of butter or cheese, the value of the whey
for feeding hogs, the increase of the herd
the growing value of beef cattle, and tn


annual return of large quantities of ma
nure to the land. A farmer who can sci
twenty head of fat cattle year, beside
other things, would feel very comfortable
Year: 1870

The sacred knot is tied,
And am now a bride
Thy will be done.
o Father make US two
In heart and mind life through,
Make us as one.
Let home lend all Its charms
To drive off all alarms;


Let joy abound;
Let peace and plenty smile,
And happiness beguile,
~ As years pass round.
On AAOF < ~ NJ
So we in time TO come,
Where'er our footsteps roam,
May bless this day.
May each revolving year
Make each TO each more dear,
] humbly pray.
Year: 1870

CHA~s IS AND WALKER.-A Richmond letter
:, the Alexandria Gazette says


"Tbe latest movement on the political chess
hoard in reference to the next Presidency is in
favor of ticket with Chase for President and
Gilbert c. Walker for Vice President. 1t is
stated that the project of running this ticket
has been agitated in New York, and has met
with some favor. Hereabouts Chase has a
good many friends on both sides, and Governor
Walker would very considerably strengthen the
ticket"


It is rather early, however, to be prospect
ing in regard to the next President.
Year: 1870

The Springfield Republican says that about
half the $1,000 needed for the support of the
three scientific men who propose to spend the
coming winter on the summit of Mount Wash
ington, N. H., has already been raised, and
the remainder will doubtless be soon obtained.
They expect to be showed in at the Tip Top
House from December till March, but will
maintain daily communication with the lower
world by telegraph The room which thew in
tend to occupy is to be lined with felt, and they
expect to use twenty tons of coal during the
winter.
Year: 1870

SCARCITY OF GUANo-Peruvian guano is
scarce and high. The supply from the Chin
cha Islands has been nearly exhausted, and but
little more of it will be offered to farmers An
interier guano from the Guanape Island, off
the coast Of Peru, is being sold as the genuine
Peruvian. 1t resembles it in color and odOr,
but is not nearly SO valuable, as it contains only
about three fourths as much ammonia As
many farmers have largely used Peruvian
guano who will soon have to substitute some
other fertilizer to such we would recommend
Whann's Raw Bone Super Phosphate, which
is considered more valuable manure even
than genuine Peruvian, Notwithstanding the
difference in price. The phosphate is not only
an active fertilizer, but also permanent i'm,
prover of the soil. On wheat its effects are
remarkable, sometimes more than doubling
the crop.


The sales of Whann's phosphate are very
large. and its consumption is constantly in
creasing. These facts prove that its value is
recognized by farmers.
Year: 1870

THE CEMETERY.-Amon the proceed
iucs of our Common Council last Monday
evening, the preliminary steps were taken
for the purchase of an additional lot of
ground for.ou cemetery. 1t was high
time, for, as we have before stated, there
was scarcely lot left that could be
bought. in the old cemetery. We recon-
mend that an ordinance be passed to
regulate the keeping of lists of all who
there find their last resting place. There
is no such Law now in force In our city.
Year: 1870

When first we met, felt charm


Han:, round my sad and lonely heart;
Twas like some spirit, sweetly lodged


Unwilling to depart.
I dreamed not then Il would be moro
Than as some ardent hearted guest,
Ready to leave whene'er the time


Appeared to suit it best.
When next we met in blissful thrall,
1t seemed more willing still to stay
Indeed, 1 saddened at the thought
That it might so away.
When next We met, the charm had ckargod
For it hld rilened into love,
And may i, always thus be known
Until we meet above. SIS
Year: 1870

PLEAsANT--It is really a pleasure to
drive over the good roads in some parts
of our neighborhood this pleasant
weather. The woods are donnirg their
summer attire, and the ground i thickly
strewn with flowers, while birds warble
forth songs with gusto that seems to ex-
press their pleasure at the return of the
beautiful summer time"
Year: 1870

The new propeller has her inside
planking all on. She will be rushed
to completion by the large force engaged
on her.


The Comet is to be turned into a
barge. Nothing has been done to her
since the departure of the Corona.
Year: 1870

The next Sociable Of the Ladies of
the Presbyterian Church will be held at
the residence of Mrs. E. B. Treat, where
we hope to meet all the beauty and in
telligence Of our city.


We owe an apology to the ladies OF
that society for having omitted inserting
their notice last week; it was mere
oversight and we viii try to make it up in
any manner the Ladies may decide.
Year: 1870

Why don't the young men in the
city get together and organize boat
club? Rowing or handling a boat is good
exercise and as a ball club is out of the
question why not ego for'' yacht?
Year: 1870

We had the pleasure of meeting Mr..
Pfister and Mr.. Ott from Milwaukee on
their way to Two Greeks.


Mr.. Pfister is one of the Directors Of
the so called Swinging Charter Road
from Milwaukee to the Fox river, whose
President especially is doing all In his
power to defeat our Lake Shore and also
our Appleton enterprise. We were
therefore the more pleased to find that
Mr. 2. is still interrupted by his associa-
tons and in favor of or road in spite Of
Directorship. How much easier would
it be to enjoy life and get along amicably
and pleasantly, if all men were similar to
our old friend Mr.. Pfister.
Year: 1870

From the San Francisco Call, Sept 81


Yesterday morning young man employed 10
overhaul quantity OF paper, cards and other print
ing material in job printing ONCE on Market street,
near Second, discovered quantity OF stun that had
the appearance OF powder. THAT looks like pow
der and shouldn't be bit SURPRISED II 1t was pow.
DER" said the young man. ''pve good mind to
try IL IL Is powder But, psawl come to THINK what
could powder be doing IN Il printing officer No.
guess II IL black sand That's more likely. Sand Is
used to dry ink. Yes it must be sand But there is
a big lot or it-almost keg Now, II 1t should only
happen to be powder, could make speculation
by selling it, because the hunting season Is coming
in. by jinni, guess l will try q handful OF
it," Having resolved to make the experiment.
the young man caught up handful, carried it Oh
some twenty or thirty steps and deposited 1t upon
the noor He then took piece Of paper. and, hav-
Ing lighted It, tossed 1t upon the black substance.
The paper burned brightly for moment. "Oh.
Just my luck; never find anything that Is worth
shucks." The paper by this time had burned down >,
and single spark falling struck the powder and
there was sudden nash. There had been few
grams dropped along the door, and bright, spark
ling name flashed along the floor like lightning
athwart dark horizon, and in q second more there
was terrific explosion. The old valise containing
the powder was hurled through the room, and the
cards and papers were scattered in glorious cOnfu-
sion In every direction. The room was filed full OF
smoke the young man was spread nat on his back.
but fortunately not nurt number Of persons
rushed In TO what was the matter They assisted
the PROSTATE youth to rise and asked him what
the matter. He looked at The wreck about him,
and, heavlng sigh, said-"By jlngO, 1t was powder
after a.n
Year: 1870

From the st. Louis Times, Sept. Ill


Early yesterday morning two rather good looking
representatives OF the deD.Lmonde entered Justice
Andres office, the younger Of the pair bearing In
her arms female infant about q month old, with
dark eyes and raven black hair Tne mother gave
her name as Annie Williams and stated that she Is
resident OF the Whittier building, on Broadway
About week ago an occupant OF the same build
ing, named Adela J. Downing, offered to adopt
the child, educate IL and when it arrived
follow Its own devices, with the guarantee
of u comfortable living for i've years. The
mother accepted the terms OF sale, and to bind the
bargain Adella transferred to ner bundle OF
clothing, including the most expensive part Of her
wardrobe Annie Williams placed the infant in her
adopted mothers arms with the admoniti0n to fill
her part OF the contract or look out for writs Of
habeas corpus that would appal her. party stand
ing Dy, who saw an opportunity to perpetrate q
joke and who was not aware that the statutes per-
emptOrily forbid such sale or transfer of human
flesh, drew up bill OF sale in due form, af king to
It an afidavit which was subsequently attested The
courtesans left the office fully satisfied OF the
genulneness OF the transaction. The adopted
mother Is an OctOrOOn OF more than usual beauty,
and manifested great fondness for her charge. Tue
mother frankly c0nfesses that she had no especial
affection for the child. When questioned as to lis
father she refused to give his name.
Year: 1870

The Fate Of the Cuban Congressional Reese


lutiOus.


The Executive Committee Of the Cuban League
met last evening at the Splnger House, General
Mcmahon presiding. The chairman stated that the
resolutions sent TO the Senate anu Congress relative
to Cuban dependence had not met with the sue
cess anticipated In Congress they would have
been passed unanimously but for the unfortunate
message Of the President. The resolution
sent 10 Senator Sumner was not used by
him. as he did not think the resolution
went far enough. but Sumner proposed another
which went much further An address relative to
the Cuban cause was sent to the Republican Con-
ventiOn but reply had not yet been received


ON motion IL was determined to send an address
to the Democratic Convention at Rochester. After
some discussion it was resolved to send an address
to every State and national candidate relative to
the Cuban cause. General Mcmahon stated that
though the league was not in debt there were no
funds in tn, treasury. collection was then taken
un ARD 81 = RAISED. ana the meeting adjourned
Year: 1870

CHEAP PAINr.-A writer to the New
York Farmers Club gives a recipe for
cheap paint, which has been found excellent
for rough boards, but is not 80 well adapted
to smooth surfaces. Hydraulic cement, 5
pecSs; fine beach sand, one peck common
salt, quars mix with water to the con
sistenUe Of cream; and apply with common
whitewash brush. On rough pine or hem
lock siding it will last from two to three
years without renewing. The cost Of putting
it on two story building. 50x24, with la
Dor at $500 per day, and cement at $3.50
per barrel, would be $3.50


To Boil TURkEY.-If you wish plain
stufing, pound cracker, or some bread
crumbs, very fine, cnop raw salt pork very
fine, sift some sage and any other sweet
herbs that are liked, season with pepper, and
mould them together with the yolk Of an
egg put this under the breast and tie II
closely. Set on the turkey in boiling wa
ter, enough to cover il; boil very slowly,
and take Off the scum az it rises. "A large
turkey will require more than two hours
boiling small one, an hour and a half
lTaTnlSl Win Hleu lOICSneatJ huu serve
with oyster or celery sauce


WHITE PoTATO PUDDING. G.-Take one and
a half pounds of potatoes, boiled and mashed
very smoothly. Beat to a cream three quart
ers of pound Of sugar and one half pound
of butter, add to the butter and sugar the
Jolks Of seven eggs, beaten very light the
juice Of three and CRATE the rind Of one lem
on, wineglass Of wine or brandy, and half
nutmeg grated. Then stir in tie potatoes
and lastly the whites Of the eggs II YOU
find this rather stiff, add cup Of cream.
Bake in one crust


How TO CLEAN LAMP CHINNEYs-Most
people in cleaning lamp chimneys, use
either a brush made Of bristles twisted into
a wire, or a rag on the point Of scissors
Both Of these are bad for without great
care, the wire, or scissors, will scratch the
glass as diamond does, which, under the
expansive power of heat, soon breaks, as all
scratched glass will If you want neat
little thing that costs nothing, and will save
half your glass, tie piece Of soft sponge the
size Of your chimney to pine stick
Year: 1870

And this talk about resuming "specie nav.


ments'' is all delusion. You can make 4
paper dollar equal in value to gold dollar


oy making it answer all the purposes Al
gold In domestic commerce. 1t is not ne
cessary that It should equal gold in foreign
countries. Even our gold coin will not pass
IN England ounce for ounce on a par with
English gold. Let the government make
greenbacks legal tender in all transact ons
between the citizen and government, as i
aoes between men. and there would be no
Iurtner demand for gold coin at home and
wnen you reduce the demand for commod-
ny, you rednce its value as compared with
other things, Greenbacks would then Ger
talnly approximate more nearly to the value
OF gold and if the demand for gold IN for.
elgn trade were not too great, greenbacks
%oulo " soon be on a par with gold, even if
Ine amount in circulation were doubled
LET the workingmen, then who have these
deDts to pay, take the government into their
own hands, and legislate for their interests
instead Of the bondholders
Year: 1870

A LITTLE creature, under three years Of
age. on being told that she was too little to
have q muff, asked, with bright flush over
her whole face, "Am too old to be cold m
Another on being refused admission to the
church upon the ground that she was too
young asked if she was too young to sin and
be sorry for it?
Year: 1870

A struggle is impending between the people at
large and the gigantic corporations which are
springing up on every hand. This coast has
been cursed with monopolies from the first, but
the combinations heretofore existing are insig-
niiicant in comparison with those which are
now demanding that everything be made subser-
Went to their interests The time is fast ap-
preaching when unless the people are fully
awake to the condition of affairs, that railroad


corporations will dictate the policy and legisla-
tion not only of this State, but of the United


States. 1t was apparent to the most superficial
observer that the late Legislature by
the Central Pacific. We don't say that the ma
jorty of the honorables were under pay, but it
looked very much like it. AT any rate they
voted to suit the railroad men. The railroad era
is just commencing in this State and we already
see the influence possessed by railway managers.
They are just beginning to make their power
manifest Unless checked by the people, the
supreme power in the land, every interest will
be made to contribute TO their aggrandsement.
Take the experience of other sections. 1t is no
misnomer to speak of the State of Camden and
Amboy. The railroad company bearing that
title has for years dictated New Jersey legisla-
lion, and it has been the standing and truthful
boast of their President that he "carried the


Legislature in his breeches pocket" That one


of these corporations can count its employees by


the tens of thousands in a single State is preg-
nant fact. In many sections the railroad inAu-
ence is supreme. No member of the Legislature
can he elected without their aid, and conse-
quenuy none but their obsequious tools are
chosen. The coming struggle is foreseen and a
timely warning is being given by leading indie
pendent journals that have the general welfare
at heart and cannot be subsidized In this
State the Sacramento Union has sounded the
note Of alarm. We have had occasion to notice
that the railroad organs charge the Union with
malice. 1t does not matter what motives may
octuate that paper its statements on that subject
are nevertheless true, and should receive ser


attention. 1t is a maxim that "corpora


tons have no souls, and it might well have
been added, no politics either. Through the
Erie railroad few men have been able to con.
troll the politics OF New York and determine its
political complexion This vast influence was
exercised of course for their individual profit
and advancement. To expect any thing else
would be sheer nonsense. The Central Pacific
was national necessity. 1t has been built with


out any expense to its protector. More thar
this, they have divided millions among them


These facts give the public right to compaa
of overcharges, and afford good ground for COM
plant when they seek to intermeddle with and
disturb the progress of legislation. There is but
one way to slay the rapacity of the wealthy
railway companies, and that is at the balot-box.
Year: 1870

THE Sacramento Union of the I'd, speaking of
wages here and elsewhere, shows that labor on
this coast demands and receives the highest
Dor. There is no doubt of this fact. 1t is nat
ural then, that the working classes, prosper
Gus and have provisions made for u rainy day.
In this respect don't think Californians are
any better off than others where times are not
so good. The reason simply is, we are extrava-
giant. Much that we spend is spent foolish!y,
and would be handy to have around the
honsc.'
Year: 1870

PHoTOGRArHs.-In all ages it has been
the misfortune of true art that ignorant and
ungfted pretenders should degrade it by at
tempts to reach an eminence 10 which even
the most casual observer could discover
they were not entitled. Long before Da-
Guerre received his sublime thought from
the Goddess of Genius. it was well estab-
lished that Angelo, Guido. Raphael and
Reynolds found their road to public notice
encountered by the worthless trash of pre-
tenders, who by their influence in high
places and the loudness of their voices for
while monopolised the public ear. But
where are these pretenders now! Who has
ever heard of thems Much the same have
been the obstacles with which the true artist
has to contend against in the art of pho
tOgraphing. Hundreds Of ignorant pre-
tenders have sprung up, and loud are their
cries. But it affords us great pleasure to be
able to say that in this community. at least,
the man Of genius and real culture is rever-
enced and patronized in spite of them.
Washb,lrn will retain the confidence Of our
people when nearly all of his opponents for
the patronage of to-day will have deserted
the field and taken again to rolling cotton
on the levee or keeping bar for living. He
is true artist and his pictures have upon
them the stamp of genius, are treasure in
every household, while theirs are like the
hieroglyphics Of the early Mexicans, so mon
ster like that good Christians would like to
destroy them wherever found.