BOUSE Alfjy FARM\ sb eep Breeding and Management. While a well-maned flock pays n every season, affording ample pecuniary encouragement to its Lner to preserve a high standard of excellence, by the continual in fus j 0 u of new blood from the best grains in the county, there are yet vears exceptionally good, when the pillar breeder makes a large sum o “er the profits ordinarily gained, by the sudden increase in value of discription of stock. The present, year affords an example of | b is, quite striking enough to draw the attention ot all connected with husbandry, either as breeders, feed er dealers. The demand for sheep daring the past six months has been usually brisk, and prices have risen in a corresponding ratio, flow the breeders are making up their stocks for the ensuing season, it becomes actually difficult to pur chase any lot with the least preten tion 10 character without having to give a fancy price for it; and those who are fortunate enough to hold largely add very considerable to the receipts which might be fairly calcu lated on as the result oi capital judb ciously invested. In former years, when a run upon sheep occurred, the high prices were principally con ined to the best breeds, but of late a\\ descriptions have participated in the rise of value, from the shaggy mountaineer, requiring years to fatten, to the magnificent Cotswold or Southdown,whose native pastures are of the best grass, and whose ripe maturity is attained in the brief period of twelve months. The excellent milking properties of the poorer breeds of sheep, and the val uable offsprings they are thus ena bled to rear when crossed with a first-class ram, is the principal rea son fpr their gradually assuming a forward position in public estima tion, this coupled with the cheap rate at which, till now the ewes could be brought in. and the supe rior quality of the mutton when of the right age, has apparently kept up a continually increasing demand, Tyhioh has at length resulted in comparative scarcity, and very great increase in value. In choosing a flock of ewes to hold over for breeding purposes, there is cot, the slightest occasion for having tiiem superbly grand, faultless in symmetry, or even of extra large Mze, as a firmly-built, strong-loined compact ewe of but moderate bulk, while not being such a large con sumer of food, is in general a much Utter nurse than a big-boned one, a Mature in the character of a breed-, ing flock which can scarcely be over estimated, and which no rent paying farmer can afford to over look. Grandly-bred, heavily-fleshed twes are-very unsafe investment ffben taken from a fine soil and dry climate to land and climate slightly inferior. It takes a fall year to 'ocome acclimatized, and if not attended to the first win o' in the matter of food and shelter, 11 Ui . v mill die, while a considerable notion will be mere shells 1 when t!e s I ,r * n g comes round, utterly nuihle to rear their lambs profitably. 1 t ' l ° ver y same keep, ewes select -1 mjre t or their thrifty qualities mnthe grandure of their appear* | nce i and coming from pastures ■Cnicely so good, will do well from ie they arrive, give no trouble, m ake an excellent return in 'The receiots from wool ' m ‘ n a a vqry considerable, item in | • Ur s returns, and the- present u ‘Wing very high, those ewes "tssing wool of good quality and a weighty fleece will tUl all\ have the preference, and 1 W r much sought after, will cost J,t ll *an sliort-wooled sheep in a dose, firm fleece, ■?. , than a lengthy, open one, JlI t l>e the standard aimed at, ■ u /mer keeping out the drench - ain much better than the latter, 'preserving the skin dry and stable through a lengthened In - Moreover, a close fleece is .indicative of a sound con 'l'°?’ . the ewe W possessing it > bemg a bad doer. ould k C^°’ce a ram much care tare ,A e ! ercised ’ as much of the m ds * ett .-? oi "8 of the flock de- PWo ed “ ?' 8 nflnence - Whatever > let it be pure, and he will a, Vit&sjrcn-ysr-■■■ x-stszr*- ■-mr-xf-nsr ;; r.~s^. although not distinguish for fault* lessness of symmetry himself, yet be able to transmit to his progeny all the good qualities of his race. At present the run on the white-faced breeds is particularly noticable, the sums realized at recent sales for yearling rams of this variety being something extraordinary. To some extent this preference may be traced to tiie superior clip of wool which can be secured from the white-faced breeds, and the high value at which it now rates; but undoubtedly the prefection of form which breeders of this class of sheep have attained, and the great weights which they can be fed up at an early age, is the principal reason for the high position they now hold in the estimation of the public. If possible, rams should be purchased from a well-known flock, good wool and bone, which, while not coarse, is yet of sufficient strength to carry a heavy carcass. Bams over-fed, and so loaded with fat as to be incapable of follow ing the ewes with any . degree of activity,shoul<| be carefully avoided, as they are productive of much disappointment and very serious loss. Should it be considered desirable to breed crosses, purity of blood is quite as necessary by the sire as when the blood* is preserved un mixed, the first cross between two distinct breeds being invariably the most valuable. American Stock Journal, . , Decomposing: Action of Hamas Upon Every one who has studied the growth of plants must have come to the conclusion that it Is necessary to look beyond the gasses of the air and the carbonic acid, water of the ground to account for the power of vegetables to decompose many min eral substances. It is evident that some other acids come into play and exert a decisive influence. Herr Senet, of Eisenach, Gerraanyj has submitted the question to a long series of investigations and the con clusions at which he arrives are well worthy the attention of scientific men. The researches of Mr. Senet go far to comfirm the shrewd theory advanced by Henry Wurtz of New York, that the organic acids have played a much more important part in the formation of roclcs aud miner als than geologists have been in the habit of conceding. It is evident that plants, while living, are able, by the product of their growth, to act upon insoluble minerals and ap propriate certain constituents of their wants, and that, when the plant is dead, it can, during the process of decay, produce acids that either dissolve minerals or render them soluable. The whole question offers a fine field of research to the chemical geologist. Journal of Applied Chemistry. There is a certain satisfaction in worn-out land, but I am yearly more and more convinced that it pays better and gives much better satis faction to farm land that does not need reclaiming. There are few soils now so rich that they will not make more improvement and pay better returns for the same amount of labor and manure than an ex uasted and worthless one will. “The best first” is my motto. When the very best field of the farm has been so improved that it will not pay for more improving, then go to the next best; but land like a good plough, is more profitable with than poor land, and should enjoy the concentration of our best efforts. When it is so rich and in such good condition that further outlay will not materially benefit it, then move on to another field ; but don’t spend money and time in draining and clearing a swamp for the sake of a half crop, when the same expense will give a doable crop on better land.— George E. Waring , in the American Agricul turist. Take a common smart-weed prepar ed as follows: Take what can be press ed with the bands into a common pail or bucket; put this to one,or one half backets of. water; boil briskly one hoar; strain clear. Take a syringe holding one and a one-half gallons, and Inject into the blowels blood warm, by the rectum. Minerals. Improving Good Land. Murrain In Gallic. Sew f True thus for si. Magnet!cTime.Keeper; Compass til Indicator. A perfect OEM for the 'pocket of every traveler, trader, boy, flamer andforEVERTBODY desiring a reliable time’keeper, and also a superior com* P?m, Usual watch size, steel works, glass crystal, all in a neat OROIDE case. wJSbaNTED to denote correct time and to keep in order—if fslrly used—for three years. Nothing like If / This per fect triumph ofmechsnlsmwillbeeent inaneat case, prepaid to any addreae, for only tl; hfor <B. Circnlan sent free. Tryone, Order from the manufacturers. VERMONT NOVELTY WORKS, .'Battleboro, Vt. ; [novMm QLAIM AGENCY, r OLDEST Ql THB STATE. B. F. BROWN & CO., 116 SMITHFIELD STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA Collect Pensions, Bounties, Prize Money, Ac. Special attention paid to suspended and rejected claims. Applications by mail attended to as if made In person. [9eptlB-fim ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE, i Letters of administration have been granted to me this day upon the estate of Ebenezer Hatch, deceased, late of Hew Brighton, Pa. All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to the same will please make immediate payment* and those having claims against the estate will present them tome properly authenticated for settlement. B. C. CRITCHLOW, Adm’r. Hew Brighton. Pa., Oct. 7.1873-25-61* NOTICE. ESTATE MARTHA JAHE McMURTRIE, DEC’D. Letters testamentary having been duly granted to the subscriber upon the estate of Martha Jane McMnrtrie, deceased, all persons having claims or demands against said estale wlll make known the same, and those indebted will please make pay mentto ROBERT GORSUCH, Ex’r., oct4-6t Service P. O. Beaver County, Pa. JOSEPH C. BAILOTF. THOXAS BBOWH. •JJAILIPP & BROWN, PLUMBERS, GAS AND STEAM PIPE FITTERS NO. §5 FEDERAL STREET, ALLEGHENY OITY Ablators and Tasks lined by a new process, wito Hydro-Atmospheric Blow Pipe. feblTTl-1 HOUSE, No. 48 MARKET STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA. OPEN DAT AND NIGHT. The best Brands of WINES, LIQUORS, ALB, BEER, Ac., always on hand In the Bar. Oysters stewed In every style. u . marfl’7i-iy C. B. STEIN. Proprietor. jyj’ELCHIOR HASLET, Manufacture „ and Dealer in J BOOTS, SHOES AND GAITERS OP EVERT VARIETY. NO. 188 FEDERAL STREET, . ALLEGHENY CITY, PA. attention paid to Custom Work. feb!o’7l-ly CARPET STORE. WELTY BROTHERS, 106 FEDERAL STREET. ALLEGHENY CITY, PENN’A. C A. R J? E T S 5 RICH, RARE AND BEAUTIFUL, WINDOW SHADES , LACE CURTAINS, CORNICES, Ac., AU Grades, ail Styles and prices. Our Stock of English and American Brussels embraces as nne styles as can be found in any market. Special teductlon to Ministers and Churches. apr3-6m JOHN M. BUCK & CO., Agents f°r James E. 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Weekly, $a Prank Leslie. $4; New York Ledger, $3; Harper's Bazaar, $4: Fireside Companion. $3; Leslie's La dies Magazine, $4; Saturday Night, $3; Harper's Magazine, $4, Phrenological Journal, $3; Moore’s Rural New Yorker, $4; American Volunteer, $3; Hearth and Home, $4; Prairie Farmer, $3; Godey’s Lady Book, $4: Scientific American, $3; Wavcrly Magazine, $5; Peterson’s Magazine, $2. Address all orders to!„ J/ PITTSBURGH SUPPLY COMPANY, septlS 3m. V PITTSBURGH, PA. PURCHASING AGENCY. Will purchase and forward any article. MANUFACTURED OR SOLD In this city, at the lowest prices. Partte? in the country wishing to purchase Pi anos, Organs, Sewing Machines, Guns, Revolvers Nursery Stock, Jewelry, Furniture, Millinery’ Hardware, ©rugs. Notions, Books, Stationery, Saddlery, Carpetings. Dry Goods. Ac., Ac., will do well to send to ns. All goods will be chosen with a view to economy, as well As taste and fitness, and boxes or packages forwarded by Express to any part of the country. All orders promptly at tended to and satisfaction guaranteed. Address PITTSBURGH SUPPLY CO septl3-3m PITTSBURGH, PA. Q.REAT OFFERS TO AGENTS Are made by The Saturday Evening Post and The Lady’s Friend. A beautiful (?bromo of the" CHILD-PROPHET“SAMUEL,” worth 1500, is given with the Paper (subscription price $3 00) or with the Magazine, (price *2 50). Do not fail to examine into this offer, it is A GREAT COMBINATION I Address for particulars, samples, Ac., DEACON A PETERSON, 819 Walaut street, Philadelphia. dec6-lm. . T Read by everybody. THE BBATSB RADICAL, JJKADBTJRT PIANOFORTES. '<'. ■ *J< ESTABLISHED IN 1854. OVER 10.000 MANUFACTURED. HO BETTER INSTBUMENTINTHEMABKET. THE BRADBURY THE NATIONAL of the COUNTRY. READ THE PACTS. Mrs. U. S. Grant Uses in her family the Brad bury and says: “I am perfectly delighted with It.” Theodore Tilton says: “I nave had the beauti ful Piano so long that now to asfc me howl like it is like asking me how 1 like one of my children. In feet if yon were to ask the children Pm afraid they would say they liked it almost aswellasthey like me. It speaks every day the year ronnd and never looses its voice. 1 wish its owner coaid do half so well.” LETTER PROM BISHOP SIMPSON. . Phtladkiphia. April 87,1868. T. G. Surra A Go.—Otafs—Having used one of your Bradbury Pianos, it has given great satisfac tion to my family and to many visitors who have heard lta sweet tones at my house. lt is a very superior instrument, both In finish and power. 1 heartily wish yon anecess as successor to the late Wm. B. Bradbury, in continuing the manufacture of his Justly celebrated Pianos. Tonrs truly, M. SIMPSON. Chiet Justice Salmon P. Chase. Washington D. C.. Decides the Bradbury to be the national Plano , of the country. •• Vice Admiral D. D. Porter, Washington D. C., “The Bradbury la exquisitely and beautifully proportioned- We are delighted with ours.” Hon. Colambos Delano. Secretary of the Interior, Washington, D. C., calls the Bradbury the Plano for the Interior. P. M. General Creaswell and Mrs. Cresswell.— ‘•All onr friends admire the delightful tones of the Bradbury, used at onr receptions.*’ Robert Bonner, New York Ledger— u At any time will drop the lines of ‘Dexter,* to listen to the tones of the Bradbury.’* Grand Central Hotel, New York—“ln preference . to all others, we selected the Bradbury Pianos for onr parlors. Our guests pronounce them splendid." , St. Nicholas Hotel, New York.—“ Have always need the Bradbury Pianos in our parlors, and take pleasure in recommending them." Hon. John Simpson. H.iP., Canada, says: “The Bradbury can’t be excelled. The best in the Dominion." M. Simpson, Bishop U. E. Church. Philadelphia. “We know of no better Piano than the Brad bury.” E. 8. Janes, Bishop M. E. Church. N. Y.-“We know of no better Piano than the Bradbury." Rev. Dr. John McCiinton. Drew Theological Bern inary—and friends say the Bradbury T; 8. Arthur, Philadelphia—'“We have used for years, and can recommend the Bradbury Piano.*' Philip Philips, New York, says, “I have sung with and used the Bradbury Piano in my family for years." W. G, Fischer, Professor of Music, Girard College, Philadelphia. “I use as my family Piano, the Bradbury, and can with confidence recommend them." Rev. Daniel Curry, Editor Christian Advocate; “I E archaged a Bradbury Piano, and it is a splendid istrnment in every respect. ’’ J Theodore Tilton, Editor Independent: “If yon were to ask my children, I am afraid they would oprfiiadbury almost as well as Dr. Daniel Wise. Editor Sunday School Advocate. “1 use the Bradbury Piano, and think, like bis music it cannot be excelled." Rev. Dr. Ferris, New York. “My Bradbury baa stood longer in tune, and sounds better than any Piano in my District." Rev. Dr. Fields. Editor of the Evangelist, “I have used a Bradbury for years in my family, and think there is none superior." Sands Street Church Brooklyn, St. Lake’s M. S. Church, and a host of other churches use -the Bradbury Piano in their Lecture and School Rooms, also the Conservatories and prominent Hotels in the United States. JohnCanghey, Beaver Pa., purchased from me three yean ago a No. 6 Bradbury, and says: “There is no better, or sweeter toned, or more desirable Piano, according to my Judgment and experience, than my Piano. It has given entire satisfaction, and grows better as it becotnee older." Wm. McCoy, of Beaver, Pa., in the spring of 1871, bought from me a No. 8 Bradbury, which has proven to be a superior instrument in every re spect. Miss Maty McGaffick also owns and uses a Brad bury. I WILL SELL THE BRADBURY AT NEARLY WHOLESALE PRICES, From (50 to $lOO cheaper than elsewhere. Will order them DIRECT FROM TBE MANUFACTORY, NEW YORK, WARRANTED for five years. A $630 PIANO FOR $4OO. OEG S BEST CLASS Ordered at the lowest rates BELOW PITTSBURGH PRICES. ' WILL SELL PIANOS OF OTHER MANUFACTURERS LOWEST RATES. Call before purchasing and see SMITH CtßtiS, Ageat. ■o*B M , BaoicahOmoi, Bzavn: OP THE AT THE y 5 j 0 A.RPETS I CARPETS I CARPETSt Oil Clotlis, WinloFSlades, Wall Paper, y ' IN OBB&T vabibtt - i. o ok ijid ebAssEs, LADIES* AND GENTS* LEATHER TRAVELING SATCHELS. Abo a Stock # TBUNKSI a comprises all the latest styes and most desuable patterns, and having been bought for cash, direct from the Manufactories, I am enabled to offer greater induce me nts to buyers than r»r ne fonndat any establishment!!! the county, in the Wall Paper. Where sansfactloD ls not fall and perfect, we offer to the purchaser the privilege of exchanging. Before you buy look at our stock and compare onrprices. __ b:mdlheim. WALL PAPER FURNISHED AND HUNG. CEILINGS DECORATED. PANNKLINGS ’ IN WALNUT, OAR AND MAPLE, of Frescoe work in plain tints, with : fsekets, Ac., donein tbe latest styles. Orders left with B. MULHEIM. Bridgewater, will he promptly attended to. marS-tf A. Q. WHITE, Beaver, Pa ‘ ■' .■ / D > Jfl CSSJ "i* I i:- 1i22 50 SS2I2SS .200 85 tod •"d. H a si w » P 5 m So@Ss>§- SLS- HO jJ M l*E5 g ~ k* **©6 B* 2 S bJ w B s: SJbHSjS' |£tg |lii s ; s |lilp ?BHCg| s «a s „ 2& B E“ |§§bd •. fiS-S;S ® H-, hs»2 £5 £ - 2 i«.i- s - s : k s&> 1° l» r Sg-“ Hod H *5 »K Eh HO 02 »* *53 ii® ■c ft a a ► 4g | s * fi* .3 > f * * uo£) ■SI d w W ® 0 “ g k| R 3 £ 2. v, - 3 £ ® |S- * „® pALLSTON FOUNDRY REPAIR SHOP! JOHN THORNILEY, PROPRIETOR GREAT REPUBLIC , COOKING STOVE IN USE, EXTENSION TOP. 1,500 NAMES ATTEST ITS MERITS. NEW ADJUSTIBLE GRATE i Throws our more heat with less fuel and less duet ENGINES' AND CASTINGS OF ALL KINDS VaDE TO ORDER REASONABLE RATES TO ALL. „angl6-Jy pOR SALE. I offer for sale my frame house and lot on Ohio street, in the BOROUGH of PHILLIPSBURG. containing FIVE ROOMS with portico, pantry and a cellar underneath the whole house. The lot has afront of 65 feet by 245 in depth, is fenced, with good fruit, 20 bearing Concord grape vinos, and a first rate cistern with chain pomp, near the premi ses. Price sl,loo—half cash, the balance in pay ments to suit the purchasers. Enquire of the un dersigned on the premises. • sepl3-6m. GEORGE G. GURTH. WANTED FOR BOSTON AND ITS DESTRUCTION. A full, detailed and graphic account of the ori gin. progress, suffering, losses and incidents of the great conflagration. A tare chance for agents, as every person wants to know the fall particulars of this great disaster. Sent b^malHorßOoents. dec6-lm. Philadelphia, Pa., or Cincinnati, b. TTiOR JOB PRINTING GO TO THE I? RADICAL OFFICE. AND STOVES, THE ‘BEST WITH THE STANDS UNRIVALLED THORNILEY’S than any other. JOHN THORNILEY. os>t» |f» Sg % K 03 *9 JB. WINAXS BXAItEB IN HARDWARE, IRON, GLASS, AND BICt/L tubal implements, east SIDE BROADWAY* Agent for WOOD’S MOWER AND d‘ec2S’CB:ly NEW BRIGHTON, PA. pimnaaeoug. XXSTANT RELIEF FOR THE - ASTHMA. 8 bee ? with that terrible com. ?or to weekB 1I) it te i y “e for business IvF W66KO ftt . A ■ tilfifii fop >he M , | t that if trttt do aU , and more , Man hr Deverb^^wTthnnfu that P 6 ” 008 once using wm It can be had at the Drug Store of Wnm* r Bokbuko, Rochester, P*u, orSm be SSfS?Lh to any enclosing (1, and ten cents tor twhi. age, “Addressing * CHAsf P ° Bt ' novis *|o-iy Beaver county ,*Pa. JgRUCE & BARKER, HOUSE, JSIGN & FRESCO PAINTERg GRAINERB, GLAZIERS AND PAPER HANGING, Maw Street, (opposite the Bank), 4 BEAVER PALLS, PENN’A. We give especial attention to all kinds of Sign and Fresco Painting, and guarantee all of our work to give satisfaction, both in price and material* mar24’7l—ly. J M. PIPE & C 0., BEAVER PALT-8, PENN’A.. Hanofactuera of COOKING, HEATING, AND PARLOR STOVES of different styles ana finish. HTThe Designs are of the latestpatterns and are highly approved, being chaste and beautiful Is appearance.. oc9B’TO-ly ■' P. H. AONEW. J. M. BUCHANAN* AGNEW & BUCHANAN. ATTORNEYS AT LAW. OFFICE NEAR THE POST OFFICE, THIRD STREET, BEAVER, PENN’A. oct4-ly q.il]bert l. eberhart. ATTORNEY AT LAW. Will give prompt attention to Collections, Pro curing Bounties and Pensions. Buying and Selling Real Selate, etc. OFFICE ON BROADWAY, Opposite B. B. Hoopes' Banking House, NEW BRIGHTON, BEAVER CO., PA sep6’72-ly JOSEPH LEDLIE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, (Office, in the Radical Building,) r BEAVER, PA. i 4' All business entrusted to his care will receive prompt attention. dec4'6B;ly J H. M’C’REERY, ATTORNEY AT LAW, THIRD STREET, (First door below the Court House,) Jyl’7o—ly. BEAVER, PA. K. McCLURE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 144 SOUTH SIXTH STREET PHILADELPHIA. decll’6B:. y QENTRAL CLAIM AGENCY, JAMES M. SELLERS, 144 SOUTH SIXTH STREET PHILADELPHIA. Bounties, Pensions, Back Pay, Horse Claims, State Claims, Ac., promptly collected. No charge for information, nor when money is not collected. dec4'6B:tf JAMES CAMERON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, BEAVER, PENN’A. on Third street, in the rooms former ly occupied by the late Judge Cunningham. All business entrusted to him will receive prompt and careful attention. t ' Jdeirfid JAMES 8. RUTAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, BEAVER,^PA. Office: In tho Office, Court House. dec4'6Bly JOHNJB^YOUNG, ATTORNEY AT LAW, BEAVER PA. Office and residence on Third st. east of the Court House. All law business entrusted to my care shair re ceive prompt attention. Also, persons having Beal Estate for sale, and those wishing to buy town property, coal or farm lands, may save time and money by calling at my office. [apr2fl”ffi ly. MABSHALL BWABTZWELDBB ,TNO. C. BABB. & BARR. ATTORNEYS AT LAW, No. 66 GRANT STREET, PITTSBURGH. JACOB DAVIS, ATTORNEY AT LAW, No. 75 GRANT STREET, (nBBTftOOB.) FITTSfeURQH; seDl’Tl-Cm gnuJfffg* : Sftfdwaw. tsoSa’W-ly' r-
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