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The largest and best selected Stock of Goods
ever offered in this community.
It comprises: a full line of Fashionable
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and Fancy Silks, French and English Merinos, All Wool
Do Laines, (plain and colored,) Nauvau Plaid, Tanjore
Lustre, , Figured Cashmere, Plaids, Mousline De Laines,
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Collars, Cravats, Ties, Stocks, hosiery, Shirts, Gauie and
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We have a fine selection of Mantillas,
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lets, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Buttons, Floss, Sewing Silk,
Extension Skirts, Hoops of all kinds, &c.
Also—Tickings, Osnaburg, Bleached and
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brics, Barred and Swiss Muslins, Victoria Lawns, Nain
cooks, Tarleton, and many other articles which comprise
the line of WHITE and DOMESTIC GOODS.
French Cloths, Fancy Cassimers, Satinets, Jeans, Tweeds,
Denims, Blue Drills, Flannels, Lindsey; Comforts, Blank
ets. &c.
Hats and Caps, of every variety and style.
A Good Stock of GROCERIES, HARDWARE, QUEENS
WARE, BOOTS and SHOES, WOOD and WILLOW-WARE,
which will be sold Cheap.
We also deal in PLASTER, FISII, SA - LT, and all kinds
of GRAINS, and possess facilities in this branch of trade
unequalled by any. We deliver .all packages or parcels of
Merchandise, free of charge, at the Depots of the Broad Top
and Pennsylvania Railroads.
COME ONE, COME ALL, and be convinced that the Ne
tropolitan is the place to secure fashionable and desirable
goods, disposed of at the lowest rates.
FISLIER & lIPMERTRIE.
Huntingdon, Oct. 4, 1859.
NEWS! NEWS!! NEWS !!!
NEW GOODS,
NEW GOODS,
NEW GOODS,
AT BEN JACOBS'
AT BEN JACOBS'
CHEAP CORNER,
CHEAP CORNER.
BENJ. JACOBS has now upon his shelves a large and
full assortment of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
comprising a very extensive assortment of
LADIES' DRESS GOODS, DRY GOODS,
READY-MADE CLOTHING, GROCERIES, HATS & CAPS,
BOOTS Sr. SHOES, &0., &c., &c.
His stock of CLOTHING for men and boys is complete—
every article of wear will be found to be good and cheap.
Full suits sold at greatly reduced prices—panic prices—
which will be very low.
' His entire stock of Goods will compare with any other
in town, and the public will do well to call and examine
before purchasing elsewhere.
As lam determined to sell my goods, bargains may be
expected, so all will do well to call.
Country Produce taken in Exchange for Goods.
BENJ. JACOBS, Okeap corner.
Huntingdon, Oct.& 1859.
*lO 000 REWARD!
MOSE.S
Will risk the above snm that-he can Sell Goods, to every
body, at prices to suit the times. His stock has been re
newßd for FALL and WINTER, and he invites all to
call and examine for themselves.
His stock consists of every variety of •
LADIES' DRESS GOODS,
DRY OOODS, OF ALL KINDS,
• READY-MADE CLOTHING,
Such as Over Coats, Frock Coats, Dress Coats, Jackets,
Vests, Pants,•&c.
BOOTS and SHOES, HATS and CAPS, of all sizes, for
old and young:
GROCERIES, of the best; QUEENSWARE, &c., &c.
The public generally are earnestly invited to call and
examine my new stock of Goods, and be convinced that I
can, accommodate with Goods and Prices, all who are look
ing out for great bargains.
All kinds of Country Produce taken in exchange for
Goods. MOSES STROUS.
Huntingdon, Oct. 4, 1859.
.©BT. KING-,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
Hill Street, one door west of Carnzon's Store,
Has just returned from the City with a splendid assort
ment of '
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CASSIMERES, and
PLAIN and FANCY VESTINGS,
which ho will make up to order in the best workman-like
manner.
Thankful for past favors, a continuance of the same is
respectfully solicited.
ItOBT. KING.
Huntingdon, Oct. 4,1850-3 m.
BOOTS AND SHOES,
HATS AND CAPS,
CALF-SKINS AND LININGS,
LASTS AND FINDINGS.
LEVI WESTBROOK,
Has just opened his new stock of
BOOTS and SHOES for men, women, boys, misses and
children. All kinds of styles for Ladies can be found at
his store, and the men will not find fault with his stock
for their wear.
His old customers and the public generally, will please
call and examine his extensive stock.
Ilia stock of Calf-skins, Linings, Lasts and Findings,
will please, all in the trade.
LEVI WESTBROOK.
Huntingdon, Oct. 4, 1859.
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"ALL MUST DIE."
All must die. 0, father,
To obey thy inst. command; •
Then while we live let us prepare
To sit on God's" right hand.
All most die, we know,
And body turn to clay;
Then let us search the Scriptures
And serve God while we may.
All must meet thy judgment,
And stand before thy bar;
To hear the "Record" of their deeds
By Christ the Ruling Star.
Then let us to Him bring others,
Or rather let us try;
For God has truly told ua,
"One and all must die."
sthrt storlr.
A HISTORICAL ROMANCE.
It was the hour of midnight. The silvery
echo of the beautiful time piece had ceased
to mar the stillness, and even its soft tones
had not disturbed the reveries of fair Amy
Robsart. The soft hand, whose snowy white
ness rivalled the beauty of rich jewels which
clasped her delicate fingers, rested upon her
ivory chin. One white shoulder had escaped
from the bondage of delicate linen, so soft
and fair, that a snow drift might have marred
its polished surface. The melting orbs, one
moment pensive, then lit with piercing bril
liancy, as her lonely wretchedness arose to
wipe out her happy past. A wealth of au
burn hair fell around her majestic form.—
One dainty foot played nervously with the
rich carpet beneath, and - , at each changing
thought, grew restless like the fair owner.
" So late and yet he comes not," she mur
mured sadly, and in flute-like tones. " Once
it was not so. Must the highborn talk of
aching hearts?" and she pressed her delicate
hand against the beating sepulchre of her
hopes and fear. "Oh I Leicester, a high&
power than mine bids you stay. You will
bask in the sunshine of her smiles, while I,
your wife, must be content with the stately
walls of Kenilworth, to send back with mock
ing-echo the gushing of my bursting heart."
Minutes grew into hours, and still the
beautiful and neglected one sat. The god of
sleep wound around her, and hushed for a
time her lonely cares:
In the private apartment of England's re
nowned Elizabeth sat Robert Earl of Leices
ter. A flush of gratified vanity lit his hand
some features. His doublet of black velvet
was starred with diamonds. The rich fal
ling cuff, edged with delicate lace, fell grace
fully over an almost tiny hand, enhanced by
richest jewels. Beside him lay his plumed
hat. He was not alone. Upon a splendid
couch of purple velvet, fringed with gold, re
clined the maiden_. queen. Twenty-five years
sat lightly upon her high, stern brow. The
majestic form, bright eyes, and haughty
bearing were still the royal maiden's great
est charms. One little foot had been allowed
to peep from beneath her splendid robe. A
delicate hand, perfect in shape, and her great
est pride, toyed with the massive tassels of
her couch, intended to excite the admiration
of the earl. Gracefully kneeling, Leicester
bent forward, and taking her hand, pressed
it fondly to his lips.
" Your majesty needs rest, and it is past
the hour of midnight," he said in gentle
tones.
The queen replied, rising upon her couch,
her eagle eyes dilating as she spoke, " 'Tis
not the feeling thou hast for me, but to clasp
thy baby-faced wife. Dost know that I could
crush her by a sign from this hand ?" and
she raised it trembling and hissed the words
in his ear.
" I crave thy pardon, beauteous queen.—
For thy dear health I feared. And thou dost
not love Amy, my wife ? Thy love is all my
own." And she allowed her head to fall with
confiding fondness upon his shoulder. "By
my faith, no, sweet one. Thou art my idol.
Amy is alone my wife," and he pressed her
fondly to his treacherous heart.
" Oh, man, where are thy vows to thy in
nocent wife I; Thou dost love her, but thy
ambition has overruled this noble feeling."
" Go," said the queen ; " thou art forgiv
en. Come soon to-morrow. This is our birth
day," she said, blushing, " and we have
much to say to thee. No, no, not my hand,
but my lips ; it would ill become lovers," she
added, as he bent to kiss her hand. One
long fond embrace—the queen and her sub
ject—yes, England's proud, unbending Eliza
beth, and Leicester had gone.
The hour of three chimed sweetly through
the apartments, as _Leicester entered the pres
ence of his injured wife. She was still sleep
ing, with her head resting upon her rounded
arms. There was a sweet smile upon the
full, red lips, which told that in sleep alone
she was happy. The husband gazed upon
the beauteous being; and, parting the hair
upon the fair young brow, kissed it tenderly,
while tears of remorse forced their way down
his cheeks.
"Sweet but neglected one, could I but learn
from the angels that guard thee to sever the
ties which bind me to Elizabeth, I might yet
learn to be a better man. lam not worthy
to touch thy hallowed form. Sleep, on, sweet
one, for it brings thee that peace of mind
thou canst not find when awake. Thou
must not know I am here, lest thy tears and
entreaties melt my heart, and make .me for
get the commands of my queen. Come soon
to-morrow.' Day is slowly peeping from
yon eastern sky. Once more, sweet Amy, I
will press those cherished lips, and then off
to Elizabeth, thy rival."
The rich carpet did not echo his light step.
He took one look back npon his injured wife
and then wreathed his face in smiles to meet
his queen.
'Twas the queen's birthday. Elizabeth,
the pride of the English nation, sat arrayed
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in regal magnificence, surrounded by the a 6 :.
complished satelites of her court, while abeyy
of fair ladies graced the happy scene, and
watched with fear the frown which darkened
the royal brow.. Her uneasy gaze swept over
the vast crowd, even while receiving the don
gratulations 'of her. royal subjects. Yet She,
spoke not; though the high, stern brow told
a tale of much inward excitement. The en
trance of the handsome Leicester served like
magic to render all bright again. Approach
ing his royol mistress, he knelt and kissed
her hand, while compliments so eloquently
uttered summoned blushes on the royal co
quette's, cheek.
" Methinks your lordship had nearly for
gotten our birthday; but we pardon thy tar
diness, and trust thee for more promptness
in future. Thou hast ever been faithful in
our cause. Perchance thy gentle wife has
won thee back to domestic Life, and thou hast
been in this case forgetful of our interests."
Then noticing the blush which mantled his
cheek,_ she said, hautily and with visible emo
tion—
"We must find one whose heart is un
touched by woman's charms or tears. Our
interests, and the welfare of our kingdom,
must not suffer because a weak man 'sees fit
to bask in a wife's smiles. Leave our pres-,
enee until we shall have taught thee which
is the best to serve or disobey. "
Then with that ease which ever character
ized her, she began to discourse with the
French embassador upon the appearance of
the handsome "Henry of Angon," whom it
was one time thought sh 3 would marry.
CHAPTER 111
Twilight had stolen softly through the
apartments of the maiden queen, and given
to its richness a dreamy languor. Elizabeth
reclined, as when we first met her, upon the
same velvet couch. The dainty foot again
peeped from beneath her rich dress ; and
now and then the beauteous hands would
clasp in silent, nay, hopeless agony.
Again the - Earl of Leicester was beside
her, though now his pale face was buried in
his hands. Tears, bitter, scalding tears,
forced their way down his manly cheeks,
and left their burning impress there. Still
he knelt and begged for life rather than
take it.
"Nay, Leicester, Amy must die !" came
slowly through her closed teeth. " She must
die, and by thy hands. I will give thee poi
son which will do the work quickly!! And
thrusting her hand in the bosom of her dress,
she drew forth a tiny vial, whose clear con
tents seemed, as-harmless as the pure drops
which fell from Heaven, " A drop of this
and she sleeps the sleep that knows no
waking. Then Elizabeth will possess that
happiness which a kingdom has failed to
give her. Oh ! Leicester, falter not; thy
queen commands thee. Bid her wait in an
other world for thee. There we cannot
meet, and upon earth thou must be mine !"
and she waved her hands wildly around.—
" When the deed is done, return to thy Eliz
abeth, and she will, with her love, drown
that which thou feareat now to do.
Slowly he arose, and parting the auburn
curls which clung in disorder around his
white brow, brushed the burning drops from
his cheek, pressed the form of her who vowed
to love him, and was gone.
CHAPTER IV.
" Nay, sweet one, drink; the ruby drops
will summon the red to those pale cheeks,
and thou will be again my Amy of old." -
" No, Leicester, thou must pledge me more
of a husband's love and attention in future,
and then I will obey ;" and throwing her
arms fondly around him, she kissed him ten
derly, while her warm breath fanned his
burning cheek. "Oh ! thou canst not think
how lonely lam without thee. What care
I for this costly trash, when thou art ever ab
sent," and she gazed with contempt upon
the magnificence which surrounded her.
" Well, all shall be different," said the
earl, tenderly kissing her, while a strange
expression of agony passed over his face.
" Drink now, sweet one, and pledge me thy
faith."
Amy took the cup, and drained its con
tents._ ,Laying it aside, she seized his hand,
for his expression of face alarmed her. He
was deadly pale, and terror seemed to look
forth from every feature. Falling upon his
knees, he clasped her delicate form, and in
trembling accents, said :
" Oh, Amy, forgive me ; forgive me for
the deed." .
" Nay, husband, thy mind wanders.; thou
hast promised to do better in the future ;
thou art forgiven. Oh, what happiness is
yet in store for us."
" Pray, Amy, thou art"— and the words
died upon his lips. "Oh ! I would give
worlds if the deed had not been done. Post
feel 'nothing strange, sweet one ?" And he
parted her soft hair, and khised again and
again her white brow.
" I understand all, now, and this must be
death—death I once so feared, and by thy
hand, Leicester Hold me, I feel so cold I"
Quickly the poison did its work. The
beauteous features• became convulsed. The
musical voice grew fainter.
" One more kiss, and then lay me down
where I can watch the setting sun. Weep
not husband mine, I go with but one regret
—thou art beloved. Think of me, and re
member my greatest fault has been in loving
thee too well. Press me close to thy dear
bosom," came in a whisper from her dying
lips. "•Bless.thee, my dear husband."
With one last effort she arose, and throw
ing her arms about him, clung until life had
gone. Gently Leicester laid - his murdered
wife down, and fallng upon his kness, burst
forth in wild and terrible grief.
" Oh ! Amy, sweet companion of my young
and better days, thou art gone, and by my
hands. Henceforth; my days are cursed,
England's queen and thy destroyer bids me
forget the deed in her love."
ger Sheridan was staggering home one
night, when he was accosted by the watch,
to whom he said, confidently, " My name is
Wilberforce—l'm a religious man—don't ex
pose me,"
-PERSEVETE.-
VEMBER 30, 1859.
A Good Story in a New Dress.
, Lt - " I tell it as lwas told to me." "
very long, long time ago, in the western
tt of England, there lived an aged couple
ose time had passed away since early youth
'the every day round of farm life, and who
144 never been known to have the least ill
feVing 'towards each other since the time
when old Parson Arnold fad united them in
tilt-bands of wedlock, twenty-five years be
foie:. So well was that:fact of their conjugal
happiness known, that they -were spoken of,
farand near, as the happiest pair known.—
Now, the Devil (excuse an abrupt mention of
his name) had been trying for twenty years
to make, what is so commonly called fuss
in the family,' between these two compan
ions. But, much to his mortification, he had
not. been able to induce the gentleman to
grumble about breakfast being too late once,
or the old lady to give a certain curtain lec
ture. After repeated efforts, the Devil be
mine discouraged, and had he not been a
person of great determination, he would have,
doUbtless, given up the work in despair. One
da as he was walking along in a very surly
mood, -after another attemptto get the old
lady to quarrel about the pigs getting into
the yard, he met with an old woman, a neigh
bor,of the old couple. As Mr. Devil and the
neighbor were very particular friends, they
must needs stop on the way to chat a little.
"Good morning sir," said she, "and pray
wizt makes you look so scowful this beauti
ful morning ? Isn't the controversy between
the two churches doing good service ?"
' Yes."
" Isn't Deacon W. making plenty of bad
whiskey ?"
t, y es! ,
"Well, what is the matter, my highly hen
ored master ?"
"Everything else is going on well enough,"
replied the Devil, " but "—and he looked as
sour as a sick monkey on a crab apple tree—
"old Blueford and his wife here, are injuring
the cause terribly by their bad example, and
aftcr trying for years to induce them to do
better, I must confess that I consider them
hopeless." -
The old hag stood for a moment in deep
thought. "Are you sure that you have tried
every way?"
" Every way that I can think of."
" Are you certain ?"
" Yes."
" Well, said she, " if you will promise to
make me a present of a new pair of shoes,
if I succeed, I will make the attempt myself
anlisee if I can't raise a quarrel between
To this reasonable request the Devil gladly
assented. The old hag wended her way to
neighbor Blueford's house, and found old
Mrs. Blueford busily engaged in getting
things.ready for her husband's comfort on
his return from work. After the usual com
pliments had passed, the following dialogue
took place:
" Well, friend 8., you and Mr. B. have
lived a long time together."
• " Five and twenty years come next Novem
ber," replied Mrs. B.
" And all the time you have never had the
least quarrel."
" Not one."
" I am truly glad to hear it," replied the
hag.
" I consider it my duty to warn you that
though this may be the case, yet you must
not expect it to be so always. Have you not
observed of late that Mr. B. has grown pee
vish and sullen at times?"
" A very little so," observed Mrs. 13lueford.
"I know it," continued the hag, " and let
me warn you in time to be on your guard."
Mrs. B. did think she had better do so, and
asked advice how she had better manage the
case.
"Have you not noticed," said the hag, "that
your husband has a bunch of long, coarse
hair growing on a - mole, under the chin, on
the side of the throat ?"
" Yes."
" These are the cause of trouble, and as
long as they remain you had better look out.
Now, as a friend, I would advise you to cut
them off the first time you get a chance, and
thus end the trouble."
" If you say so I will," replied the credu
lbus old lady.
Soon after this the hag started for home,
and made it convenient to meet Mr. B. on the
way. Much the same talk in relation to his
domestic happiness passed between them, as
did between her and the woman.
" But, friend Blueford," said she, "I think
it my duty as a Christian, to warn you to be
on your guard, for I tell you that your wife
intends your ruin."
Old Mr. B. was very much astonished, yet
he could not wholly discredit her words.—
When he reached home, he _ threw himself
upon a bed in great perplexity, and feigning
sleep, studied over the matter in his own
mind. His wife, thinking this a god oppor
tunity for cutting off the obnoxious hair,
took her husband's razor, and crept softly to
his side. Now the old lady was very much
frightened at holding a razor so close to her
husband's throat, and her hand was not so
steady as it once was; so, between the two,
she went to work very awkwardly, and pulled
the hairs instead of cutting them. Mr. B.
opened his eyes, and there stood his wife,
with a razor at his throat ! After what had
been told him, and seeing this, he could not
doubt that she intended to murder him. He
sprang from the bed in horror, and no expla
nation or entreaty could convince him to the
contrary. So, from that time forth, there
was no peace in that house. It was jaw, jaw,
quarrelling and wrangling all the time.
With delight the Devil heard of the suc
cess of the faithful emissary, and sent her
word that if she would meet him at the end
of the lawn at a certain time, he would pay
her the shoes,
At the appointed time she repaired to the
spot, and found the Devil at the place. lie
put the shoes on the end of a long pole, and
standing on the opposite side of the fence,
handed them over to her. She was very
much pleased with them; they were exactly
the article.
" sut there is one thing, Mr. Devil, I would
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like to have explained : that is, why you
hand them to me on a stick ?"
" Very easy to explain," replied he, " any
one who has the cunning, and meanness to do
as you have done, don't get nearer than twen
ty feet of me ?" So saying, he - fled in terror.
After a while the woman died, and when
she applied for admittance to the lower re
gions, the devil would not let her in, for fear
she might dethrone him, as she was his su
perior. So the old woman is yet compelled
to wander over the world, creating quarrels
and strife in peaceful families and neighbor
hoods.
Would you like her name ?
It is Madame Scandal I When she died,
her children, the young Scandalizers, were
left orphans, but the Devil, in consideration
of past services done by the mother, adopted
them ; so you see he is the father of that re
spectable class called Scandal Mongers.
for tly farmer.
Parched Corn and Honey for Hogs.
A correspondent of the Highland Demo
crat, published at Peekskill, in this State,
furnished that paper with the following com
munication :
A few years ago I chanced in Albany to
meet a farmer who is noted for raising un
usually heavy hogs. The year before he had
brought to market one weighing over 700
pounds, and said that year he should have
one of 900, or near that mark. As there al
ways seems to be a cause for every effect, I
was anxious to know the course he pursued.
" Well," said he, "you must first select the
right kind of a critter. • Get the right breed,
and then pick out the good natured ones
from the litter ; I can't afford to feed a cross
critter ; I sell them when,they are pigs."
" How can you judge ?" said I.
.
" Well, if you watch them when they are
feeding, you will find that some pigs are
alters fighting about their victuals, and some
go in for eating. There is as much differ
ence in pigs as there is in folks.'.'
" Well, when you have selected the right
kind of a pig, what next is important ?"
" Well, then you must have a nice place
for the critters to live in, and feed them the
right kind of victuals."
What kind of food ?"
" Well, the best and cheapest kind of food
I have found, when it comes time to put on
the fat, is parched corn. I generally manage
to buy a barrel or two of Southern honey; if
it is cheap enough, as it is sometimes.—
When it is not_ oven four_ cents, and pork. it
six, it pays first rate, and sometimes you can
get it for two ; it costs me about three cents
on a average, or it won't do to risk it. About
half a pound a day is enough ; it must not
cloy their stomachs, but a little of it with
their corn or meal will make the critter gain
more extra than the weight of the feed."
"Are these things all ?"
' Well, yes, pick out the right kind of a
critter, keep it in a good place, give it a
plenty of the right kind of victuals, and
bare a good humored hand to take care on't,
and it is just as easy to raise 600 weight hogs
as it is to have little scaly runts that won't
weigh two, and it won't cost no more, and I
don't believe 'twill as much."
Now there is much sound philosophy in
that man's experience. I remember when
riding in Northampton co., Pa., with a Yan
kee acquaintance, he remarked " that it was
singular the farmers of that vicinity did not
keep a better breed of hogs." " Why that
remark?" said I. " See those hogs over
there fighting," said he ; "such dispositioned
hogs can never be fattened on any quantity
of corn."
That parching corn is the most economical
way of preparing it, many experiments tes
tify. The application of moderate heat for
some time, has the effect to change a part of
the starch into a sweetish substance, called
dextrine, which is more easily digested into
fat than starch ; that is, part of the making
of fat is accomplished by the agency of
heat.
When parching is done in a proper way,
and upon a large scale, it is a cheap way of
cooking corn. Let any man who is inclined,
try the experiment this fall upon two pigs
as nearly alike as possible; feed each the
same quantity of corn, in one case parched,
in the other not, and observe the result at
the end of a week, or better at the end of a
fortnight.
The more slowly the corn is parched, the
better. It is not necessary to have it "pop."
Perhaps the word roasted would be better;
but in this case it is to be understood that
the corn is not to be blackened, burnt, or
even browned but slightly.
As respects the importance of having a
good natured attendant, I have been con
vinced for ma,ny years, (see Lambert's Physi
ology,) for I have never met an exception to
the rule, that he who produces fat cattle,
horses, hogs, or any creature, is always good
natured, toward them at least. It is a psy
chological fact of not a little interest. The
first two or three hundred pounds of a hog
can be produced from corn alone, but to pro
duce pork above that weight, good nature
must be added to the corn, and the per cent
age of good nature rises rapidlras the weight
increases.
How to Farm Profitably with Little Cap-
I have noticed a very money-getting far
mer in my neighborhood, who never keeps
any live stock, except a couple of cows, and
who never buys any feeding stuffs or manures.
He grows no root crops (except an acre or
two for his Cows he makes no long fallow.
Re keeps Isis land clean and fertile by plow
ing in green crops, which require no hoeing
and labor, and only one plowing, I kn6w
he makes money, for he often purchases land ;
and if it is out of order, his first crop is green
winter tares, plowed in and followed by buck
wheat or mustard, also plowed in green. It
is surprising how soon this system destroys
all the weeds, and leaves the land clean and
fertile.
If when he first takes the land it is much
exhausted, he then does sprinkle a little gu
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ano on, to start the first green crop. By this
systeni his expenditure is confined to rent,
tithes and takes, horse labor, and a very mod
erate amount of manual labor. There is no
investment in live stock, food, manures, cas
ualties, or attendance and housing of cattle.
Such a man would require very little shelter
or buildings, It is far cheaper than the long
fallow system. Ile generally sows strong
growing green crops, which will waster or
overcome the weeds.
It is the opinion of some knowing hands,
that this farmer manages to got better profits
than his neighbors who adopt_ the ordinary
system.
The weakest part of this system appears
to be in the disposal of the strain • On inqui
ry, I find that he has much difficulty in get
ting it trodden down or rotted. It would
certainly pay him much better to steam it as
straw chaff, with a little rape cake, for a few
bullocks, or for his horses, so as to economize
his hay and improve his manure heap. Oc
casionally, if his horses are not otherwise
wanted, he makes a half fallow after his tares
before he sows mustard or rape.
If this system of farming were generally
adopted, there would not be much meat or
manure produced. It appears to me only
justifiable where there is a scarcity of capi
tal or a deficiency of farm buildings.
The difflcult question in agriculture is, how
to get the best return for your stew, your
root and your green crops. My own practice
has convinced me that this can best be done
by consuming much of the straw whilst feed
ing the root and green crops. This cannot
be effected without steaming or cooking the
straw, cut up, of course, into fine chaff, and
mixed with other materials (as well illustra
ted by Mr. Itorsfall,) and given warm to, the
animal.
When dry straw chaff is given, the ani
mals will not consume enough, but linger
after the roots. When the straw. chaff is
steamed with about 3 lbs. of rape cake, lb.
of malt combs, and 11 lb. of bran, they fill
themselves well, lie down ; and are compara
tive indifferent about roots. The cost of this
is trivial, for where steam power is used, the
waste steam circulating amongst and under
the coppers will keep the food hot. This
gives a good opportunity of testing the qual
ities of rape cake ; for when dissolved with
the straw chaff, the smell of mustard or other
improper admixtures is strongly perceptible.
These remarks apply to sheep as well as bul
locks. I observe that when the cooked straw
chaff is put into the manger very hot they do
not object to it ; but, like ourselves, just give
it time to be eatably cool.—The Sayings and
Doings of Mr. Alderman Mechi.
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“ Let us all be Friends.”
No sort of quarreling pays. It is always
more profitable to have the good will and the
good opinion of any man than to count him
an enemy. The humblest man has some in
fluence, and it is better to have that on our
side than against us. If we quarrel with
any one who cannot himself injure us, ho
may have relatives or friends whose good
word might one day be useful. Or, if he is
such a perfect outsider, as to have neither
friend, relative or influence, it seems like a
small business to quarrel with so forlorn an
individual. Amiability is so lovely a virtue
that men naturally admire its fortunate pose
sessor, and when he comes in contact with a
cross-grained, quarrelsome individual, his
own good nature - shines more brightly by
reason of the contrast.
We may safely promise largely increased
enjoyment to him who becomes reconciled to
an old foe. It is not wise to nurse a quarrel
and keep it warm by brooding over real or
imaginary injuries. And the road to peace
is very plain and straight ; if we have been
hasty, or unkind, or inconsiderate, there is
nothing so manly and honorable as a prompt
acknowledgment of our fault, or folly, and
none but a brute will refuse proffered recon
ciliation. On the other hand, if we have
been injured, let us remember that we also
need pardon for many offences, and we also
need grace to ask that pardon, and we will
find it hard to withhold our forgiveness.
Questions in Geoigaphy.
" Joseph, where, is Africa ?"
" On the map, sir."
" I mean in what continent—Eastern or
Western ?"
" Well, the land of Africa is in the Eas
tern continent, but the people, sir, are all of
'em down South."
" What are the products ?"
" Of Africa, or down South ?"
" I mean of Africa, you blockhead."
"Well, sir, it has not got any, and it never
had any."
"How do the African people live ?"
" By drawing."
" Drawing what—water ?" -
" No, sir, by drawing their breath."
" Sit down Joseph."
" Samuel, what is the equator ?"
" Why, sir, it is the horizontal pole run
ning perpendicularly through the imagina
tions of astronomers and old geographers."
" Go to your seat, Samuel."
" William what do you mean by an
eclipse ?"
"An eclipse is a thing as appears when
the moon gas on a bust, and runs again the
sun, consequently the sun blackens the
moon's face."
DUTIES or A MOTHER.--She should be firm,
gentle, kind, always ready to attend to her
child. She should never laugh at him—at
what he does that is cunning—never allow
him to think of his looks, except to be neat
and (Aeon in all his habits. She should teach
him to obey a look—to respect those older
than himself; she should never make a com
mand without seeing that it is performed in
the right manner. Never speak of the child's
faults or foibles, or repeat his remarks before
him. It is a sure way to spoil a child. Never
reprove a child when excited, nor let your
tone of voice be raised when correcting.
Strive to inspire love, not dread—respect, not
fear. Remember you are training and edu
cating a soul for eternity. Teach your chil
dren to wait upon themselves, to put away a
thing when done with it. But do not forget
that you were once a child.—California .Far
mer.
Wir A parson said in our hearing the oth
er day, that editors, for the most part, were
a pale, thin-faced set. A lad standing near,
mado this witty observation to his chum
" There, Bob, I told you I had often' read
about the editorial ' corpses.."
xtEe''They are none of the best servants
that mind their wages more than their work,
and they are none of the best Christians that
mind their comforts and their incomes more
than that homage and duty which they owe
to God. •
Jam' Don't hesitate upon a good resolution,