ASBiemtißAL Proper Time to Cut Grass for Hay. Of late years, the attention of farmers has been more directly called to this im portant subject, through the agency of many of tha Statt and county Agricultu ral Societies. The Secretaries ol some of these have caused large numbers of circu lars to bo distributed among the farmers containing a series of interrogatories rela ting to practical matters pertaining to the farm, Ac. Prominent among these ques tions is the following: 4 At what stage of growth do you prefer to cut grass to make into English and into swale hay, and what is your reason for your preference?' In 1856, Mr. Flint, Sec'y of the Mns3. : Board of Agriculture, issued circulars (con taining the abore quoted queries,) to prac- ; tical farmers all over the State. The re plies from about one hundred and fifty towns are, ' that farmers prefer to cut the j principal grasses, timothy and red top, j when in lull blossom; red clover, when 1 about half the heads are in blossom ; and . swale grass, before it is ripe, and generally j before blossoming, if possible, so as to pre- j vent it from becoming hard and wiry.' 4 This question is unquestionably found ed on a correct principle, the object of the larmer being to secure his hay, so as to j make it most like grass in its perfect con dition. The nutritive substances of grass are those, which are, for the most part, sol uble in water, such as sugar, gluten and other compounds. Now if this is so, it is evident that the grass should be cut at the j rime when it contaius the largest amount i of these principles. From its earliest J growth the sugar and other soluble sub- j stances gradually increase till they reach ! their maximum per eentage in the blossom, i or when the seed is fully formed in the j coll. From this period the saccharine mat- j ter constantly diminishes, and the woody j fibre, perfectly insoluble in water and innu- I tritious, increases till after the seeds have J matured, when the plant begins to decay. Of course, if the plant is not cut in the ! tlower, a great part of the nutriment of its ■ stems and leaves is wasted.' The Secretary of the Maine Board of Agriculture issued circulars among the farmers of that State propounding a series of questions upon practical matters con nected with the farm. In the report of 1859, is found responses irom many farm ers, in reference to the proper time of cut ting grass for hay. A large majority of them say that the English grasses should be cut while in blossom, and clover as soon as a portion of the heads have become uf a brown color. Says Mr. Sec'y Goodale, in his lleport, j 4 '1 he principal point to be inquired into in I order to decide the best period for cutting. > is, when docs grass contain the most nutri- : uient ? And to this, no definite and pre- j cise answer can be given, which will be j alike correct in all cases, for the reason that in different grasses this stage is not ' the same, being earlier in some than oth ers ; but for a general answer, both theory and the opinions derived from the experi- < once of the great majority of intelligent | and observing farmers' concur in the reply i — 4 when in full blossom, or while the j bloom is falling.' At this period most I grasses have, so far as can be judged, oh-' rained from the soil and from the atinos- ! phcrc, the greatest amount which they will i have at any stage of growth, which is of value as food for animals, and these exist j it this period in the most valuable form, j The changes which take place subsequent- I ly are chiefly within the plant; a part of I the starch, sugar, gum, albumen, Ac., soon ; go to assist in the formation of seed, and a part to constitute woody fibre, which is indigestible and worthless; and so much as is thus converted, is actual loss. Of hay cut at a later stage, cattle will doubtless cat less, and some infer from this that it will 4 spend better;' but the true reason why they eat less is, because the system can digest and assimilate less. The actual benefit derived from hay is in proportion to the available nutriment contained in it.' As far as our observation extends, the prevalent opinion is, that more loss is sus rained by late, than too early cutting,— T hat grass is sometimes mown too early, there is no doubt; but as a general rule, the farmer had better err on the safe side, nnd commence haying early, if he has n large amount to harvest, even if he suffers j some loss by shrinkage to the first ! mown. It gives him a better chance to i ' make hay while the sun shines,' for he i has a longer period to secure his crop be- j fore it is ' dead ripe,' and sometimes saves j hiring help, when labor is at its highest ! pr.ee, and scarce at that. j YYc have attended many auction sales ■ of hay, and almost without exception the : early cut and well secured bay brought a i higher price than that made from the i same varieties of grasses, but not cut till j the seeds had matured. We think much might be gained bv ' sowing different fields, those varieties of I grass seeds that mature at about the same j time. The southern and western clovers , usually ripen before red-top and timothy are sufficiently matured for mowing.— Orchard grass, June grass, meadow fescue, j and some other varieties of grasses, worthy , of cultivation, are fit for the scythe about j the time the above named clovers are, and 1 o mixture of these would undoubtedly make a better quality of hay, than the clover alone. Jhe fields of such grasses i could be cleared of their crops before the northern clover, red-top and timothy would < need cutting. These kinds, on well pre pared lands, frequently yield large crops of excellent hay, if cut at the right period, and made mostly in the cock. Some farm ers object to the culture of the northern or pea-vine variety of clover, on account of the size and coarseness of its stems; other farmers entertain different views—we would refer our readers to two notices of this variety of clover, at pages 17, and 75. present volume of the Co Gent. Iu our own experience with this variety of clover, when cut in blossom, and mostly made in the cock, we find our cattle to be fond of it, and they eat the entire stalks as they do of the finer grasses. There is an other variety of coarse or large grow ing clo ver, that is highly recommended by some who have grown it somewhat extensively —it is the Swedish or Alsike clover. Like the northern, it makes a large growth; its blossoms are white, and its duration in the soil is much longer than the red clovers. For, seed, the first crops of thee should be saved. The aftermath or second crop does not, like the smaller varieties, produce seed worth saving. Of the different methods of curing hay, wo may have something to say in a tuture paper. —7l. Ji. in the Country Gtntlc men. New Spring and Summer Goods, L) F. ELLIS, of the late firm of McCoy 1. & Ellis, has just returned from the city with a choice assortment of Dry Goods and Groceries, selected with care and purchased for cash, j which are offered to the public at a small ad- j vatico on cost. The stock of Dry Goods em- , braces all descriptions of SPRING & SUMMER GOODS; suitable for Ladies, Gentlemen and Children, ! with many new patterns. His <£vocmr& comprise Choice Sugars, Molasses, Java, Rio ! and Laguyra Coffee, superior Teas, Ac. Also, j Boots and Shoes, Queensware, and all other articles usually found in stores —all which the customers of the late firm and the public in geueral are invited to examine. it. F. ELLIS. Salt, Blaster and Coal always on hand. Country Produce received as usual and the I full inaraet price allowed therefor. Lewistown, April 20, 1860. Who'll be the next President? fBMiIS question will be answered in a few ; L more months. While political gamblers | and "small-fry" politicians are waxing warm ! on account of their favorite condidates, the I people, who will solve the problem, are iuqui- ; ring who sells SPRING & SUMMER GOODS | the cheapest? " Who displays most fade in j making the best selection of the finest quality ; and largest assortment of mmMS Gbimß&s Who keeps on hand the most varied assortment i of goods of tho following descriptions, viz: | Foulard Silks, all colors Mounting Silks Black Gro Dc Rhine Silks Fancy Silks Printed Barege Robes, Lcsbias Challia Delaines A large assortment of Launs Printed and French Organdies Lawn Robes Flounced Barege Robes A full assortment of Mourning Dress Goods, Sdk and Lace Mantles of all styles, large stock of White Embroidered Goods. A good assortment of Large Stock of Snuimer Shawls, for Ladl s. These questions are easily answered. B. K. FIROY El), at the store of Wm. i Butler, has just returned from the east with | a new and complete stock of all the above j named goods, in addition to which he has laid in a fresh lot of C3-IR, O O E jFI I E S , and most respectfully a.-ks a centinuar.ee of j the very liberal patronage heretofore bestow- | ed upon the proprietor. Ilis terms for the fu- | tore will be fie£f"UASll~l&j3 from which there will be no deviation. Prices low to suit the times. A'. B.—Country Produce taken in exchange for goods. WM. BUTLER. Lewistown, May 17, 1860. Now's the Day ami flow's the Hour! The Largest Stock of BOOTS 8L SHOES, inllu county, at prices cheaper than have ! been offered in ten years ! HA\ IXG bought an entire new stock of Boots and Shoes for cash, with the ad ! yautage of low prices caused by the strikes ; in the east, the undersigned now offers to the public rare inducements to call and purchase READ FOR YOURSELVES, Mens' Calf boots, from $2.50 to 3.50 Kip, " 2.00 to 2.75 and Boys' Gaiters, 90 to 2.00 coarse Brogans, 90 to 1.25 Kip and Calf Brogans, 1.25 to 1.62 j Women's Gaiteis, Congress Heels 90 to 1.60 ; Boys' Shoes, 75 to 1.12 | Women's Slippers, 50 to 62 Children's Shoes, from 19 to 62 I A large stock of HOME MADE WORK constantly kept on haud, which will be offer -1 ed at very low prices. Manufacturing of ail kinds done at short notice, and fits warranted. Men's Calfskin Boots made from $4.50 to | 6.00, according to quality. Repairing promptly attended to. WM. JOHNSTON, I Opposite the Post Office. Lewistown, May 10, 1860. J McALISTERVILLE ACADEMY Juniata County, Pa. ; GEO. F. McFAPLA.VD, Principal &,• Proprietor, i JrICOB MILLER, Prof of Mathematics, &cc. ; Miss .L\'.Vl£ S. CRIS T, Teacher of Music, &,~c. The next session of this Institution com mences on the 26th of July, to continue 22 weeks. Students admitted at any time. A Normal Department will be formed which will afford Teachers the j best opportunity of preparing for fall examina . j tions A NEW APPARATUS has been purchased, , Lecturers engaged, &c. Tshms — Boarding. Room und Tuition, per aesiion, sssto $6O Tuition alone at usual rates. sent free oo application. " Our Musical Friend." Aril MUSICAL FRIEND, a rare com *_/ pan ion for the winter months. F.c -nj Pianist. ) Should procure thi- weekly publico- Evcru Singer. I tion of Vocal ftie! I'iuiio-f erie . Ju- F. - ri, Teacher, > sic, costing but 10 Cents a nuuioe.. Every PupU. i and prououneed by the enure press Fear,, Amateur. ) of the country to be " 7'ht Bent and Cheapest Work of the Kind in the Morlil. Twelve full-sized pasres of Vocal and Piano-Forte Mu sic for 10 CKXT>. Yearly. 55 ; Half-yearly. $2.50; Quarterly, cl.-o •Subscribe to "Our Xtusieal Friend," or order it from the nearest news-dealer, and you will have music enough for your entire family, ami at an iusigmheant cost; and if you want Music lor the Flute, \ iolin. tor net, Clarionet. Aceordcon. etc.. subscribe to the "SOLO MELODIST," Containing twelve costing only 10 Cents a num ber: Yearly. s±so; Half-yearly, $1.25. All the bftek numbers at 10 cent-, and bound Vol umes of "Our Musical Friend, '* containing IT numbers, at $2.50 each, constantly on hand. C. B'. SEYMOUR & CO, feblC-2m PIT Nassau St.. New York. tailoring: MThe undersigned having made arrangements for early receipts of the fashions, is prepared to do all kinds of TAILORING WORK, at his shop on Valley street, a few doors west of the Logan House, on as reasonable terms and as well and promptly as it can be done elsewhere. — Give me a rail and satisfac tion will be guaranteed, sep 15 N. MAIIANEY. \'im mm sum BEAUTIFUL NEW GOODS! SJ. BRISBIN has just returned from • the east and opened out a large and well selected assortment of Goods, which he offers to the public at very low prices, the truth of which will be ascertained by a visit to his store, corner of Market and Wayne streets, opposite the jail. For Ladle's W ear he has a fine assortment, a few of which we will mention! ORGANDIES, 25 to 31 cents—these are very fine for the price. FRENCH LAWNS, 17 cents—formerly sold at 23. LAWNS. Gj, 8, 10, ar.d 12 cents. BAREGES, UH ALLIES, DELAINES, GINGHAMS, &e. HOOPED SKIRTS, fiom 62jc to 51.25 Children's do., 31 to 50 cents. A lot of SHOES selling at cost—Heeled Gai ters, $1.00a1.44 —these are worth an ex animation. In Men's Wear, he has CLOTHS, C'ASSI MERES, SATINETS, UNION CASSI MERES, JEANS, COTTONADES, etc. Men's Gaiters at cost, and Boots and Shoes generally very cheap. A fine assortment of GrROCERIES, QLEESSU AltE, WILLOW W ARE. TABLE CITLLKY, &.. Please call anil examine before purchasing elsewhere. Wool and Country Produce generally taken in exchange fur goods, my 17 S. J. BIUSBIK. GREAT EXCITEMENT ABOUT TIIE Railroad and Banking Bills I \ III I'H.I \ COU\IY, AND ALSO AT THE PEOPLE'S SHOE STORE, In Lewistown. (So rgIAKE pleasure in announcing that they X still continue their extensive shoe estab lishment in West Market street, nearly op posite Maj. Eisenbise's Hotel, and that they have just* returned from the eastern cities with a* large and varied assortment of Boots, Shoes and Uaiters, for Ladies, Gentlemen and Children's wear, all of neat finish and ex eelient manufacture, which they will sell for CASH ONLY, At Least 25 Per Cent. Cheaper than the same can be purchased elsewhere, as will he seen by referring to the following Price List: Men's Fine Calf Boots, $3 00 to 3 50 " Kip, 220t0 2 90 " Gaiters, 175t0 2 00 " Walking Shoes, 150 to 1 75 44 Slippers, 50 to 100 44 Brogans, 100 to 1 40 Boys' Boots, 1 00 to 2 00 44 Gaiters, 95 to 150 44 Kip and Calf Brogans. 75 tu 1 10 Ladies Gaiters with heels, 1 30 to I GO " 14 without 4 * 1 00 to 1 35 44 Kid and Morocco Boots, with heels, 1 25 to 1 50 44 without 4 * 100 to 1 25 44 Slippers with heels, 100 to 1 20 " " without, 44 50 to 90 44 Kid and Morocco Buskins, 1 15 to 1 20 " Kip Calf Boots. 90 to 150 Misses' ami Childrens Shoeo, and Gaiters, 15 20 t ol Measures taken for Boots and Shoes, which will be made at the shortest notice. REPAIR ING done In the neatest manner. Having bought our goods for cash, they were put at the lowest figure, and by doing an exclusively cash business, customers are made to pay debts —hence our low prices. TRUNKS, YALICES, Ac., always on hand and for sale cheap. We respectfully solicit a liberal share of public patronage. apl9 SEC. m *r. ELDER, Attorney at Law, Office Market Square, Lewistown, will at ! tend to business in Mifflin, Centre and Hunting don counties. tny26 _ ,„ A('JIOS§ : THE PERMANENT^) (7 WXYmmXYVvX, Tub remedy is offered as a means of speedy eure for the large number t'.iat die annually in our land of that fell scourge. Consumption, to which, unfortu nately. so many predisposing onuses exist. Youth and age are alike subject to its ravages. can r.-vn! one or more of his acquaintances who is sub jeet to some form of iuut< or throat complaint, which, if not attended to in season, inevitably consigns the suf ferer to a premature grave "1- sucb, help it at hand if they will but avail them solves >.f it. and hope.—the har binger of brighter .lavs.—may Is- awakened with, ut :-ar of chilling disappointment.' Dr. O Inur- Bkow.s's ACSVIAX BiLsia does just what is claimed for it. an-i may be relied upon by the sick u being the must succes ful iu curing lung and throat disorders, ..! any remedy known at the present day. The naajr ji'.ia-c-s aaau&ted by Consumption j'tstiUes the apprehension of those who hare rcasou to fear its approach, either from constitu tional or hereditary tendency. While the discoverer of tt.i, remedy d. through debilitatiou of tip lunpi, filN tu* >y>tem wi*h morbid humor-, rnd lec i hips fec-vlo or cc I cr ated to a feverish intensity—ll*o Least, hver. aii'* k! oeys, ?epar:ite!v jicrfunuinp fi.iicliin4 of vi -v 1 iiici*- -it) to our YYell being, are iinjeJed in tlieir regular action— the digestive orgaa* fuller in tla-ir r.ud refu. cto jtOrforin the j rocc >of j-araling tl cnu :rit:MS eh-; lit? from fiod. and the tvlnde ineutal being i '-fli nigh rr..: . I to sink under tlie burden of life. The patient ?v utJlicted. j accounts his case a cu inj iicati--! <1 di.ot h-is. and clieu j refuses to ro-cu't to r.iC ' c itii-ii. fj m h:> tlioiough li - ! belief iu any probjHyct of cure. To such •C ..f tho .Ini-.n K IS.V Y thuroi:/■ dy worthy the confi J deuce t.f all livery svmplom of t'onsnmption is sure.v ; and pernuuiently eradicated by its us.- Its eiT.-cts • | non>. other but strengthening and renovating tn the en- | tire system Bronchitis, A-'.lmii, t oughs, t< 1 and | (i.-neriil l'ebilitv, are effectually cured by its use. Night Sweats, ia.ss of Flesh, and Wa-ting away of the Mu-cles, j 1,-ss of Appetite. Fop-ness r. O. l helps Brown's \ Acacinn Balsam. It nourishes and strengthens the patient who is too | much reduced to partake of ordinary food. It heal- all j internal sores, tubercles, and inliamination. It strength ; ens. braces, and revitalizes the brain, and is without a j rival as a tonic, supplying electricity or magnetic torce j to every part of the eufs-s-hh-i ui.d f>ro-tra'e body. It j needs no lengthy trial to convince any tnat the ACAVIAN J B.vt.sAH is truly the greatest removly of the day. as It. \ beneficial qualities are fully apparent in eight and forty j hours after trial. I Ait the invalid, t'-.c:-,. po longer '.eley. but j A male the trial, and the result wilt surely be A. . It of the most gratifying character. so % The ACACIAS lUi.-ax IS prepared with the iJ S greatest care, and the be-t materials. No vvh OTj paius or expense are spared to make it what Ap lr it i.,—the best known remedy n:lv 'jf* Sft should have it, and regard it a a household Vfcf ® treasure. wf Jg 1 Descriptive pamphlets given to all who apply Y) to my agents. MZ PRICE $2 PEP. BOTTLE J| f 1 itD^QoE^'^GRANDST.! For sule by J. M. COG LEY, Book, News, itrul Periodical Depot, sole Agent in Lewis town, Pa. nibls 3tnvi'g to the second room cast of Fronciscus's Hard ware store, where be is prepared to make to order all kinds of Boots, Shoes, or Baiters, of the best material and workmanship. Also a large assortment of HOME MADE WORK on baud. Being desirous to close out Lis stock of Eastern work, be will sell it for cash at pri ces which wiil defy competition. Men's boots from f I 75 to 3 25 Women's " & 90 cts to 150 Hoy s " 87 cts to 2 12 Misses 44 50 cts to 1 37 Thankful for past favors, lie would respect fully invite 1 - friends and those interested to call and examine for themselves at the sign of the BIG SIIOK. East Market street. JOHN* CLARKE. Those indebted will please call and settle their accounts before the Bth of April. mh22 ,j. 0. STUDY ECONOMY! BUY"YOUR Boots and Shoes AT THE Central Boot and Shoe Store, M'here none hut the best home' MS X made work is kept. All mj work. W* ' ):s| ie under my immediate su pervision, and as I have had long experience in the Shoe Business, I can safely recommend my work. 1 use none hut the best material and none but the best workmen ate in my employ. On hand, a large assortment of ev ery style, such sis men's tine calf, kip, and stogy boots, calf monroce, English ties, low ties, and brt g ns : a fine assortment of boys' shoes. We will make to order every article in our line with dispatch, and in tiie most me chanical style. Don't forget the Central BLoc •Store in the public square. nil) 29 T. COX, Proprietor. XTBW KUSICS SSCHE, Ho. 9:1 Market Street, llarrUburg. Instruction Books, Sll'Slf 1L HEIHHI.YDISE CLUItAILY. MELODEO.YS, G VITHUS, MOLLYS, FLUTES, .ICCOUDEOXS. Sft. jlyl4-ly 0. C, B. CARTER, A\D ASTHMA CI'KED. Dr. H. James discovered, while ip the Kast ! u llvri H c . tVjn cure for Consumption, Allium, Uiunci.ills, and Uencra! Debility, Tin. reined}- was diacinered by bin. wbeii bis only child, a .r, was c iveb up to die. Ills chlhl waa cured, and is now alive and well. Desirous of benefit ins his fellow - mortals, he vv 111 send to those who wish It, the recipe cur. lull dlrectious for making and suet .-sst'ur, v using this remedy, free, on receipt oi their names with si..nip tor n-luin pi.;.Ja„i.. U hen received, take It to Mrs >! .ry M.i-ks. Urttygist, Ltwistuwn, Pa. There Is nut a single s- l.iptom of coiisumptiou that it does not at once F take hold of and dissipate. Night sweats, peevishness, f irritation of tin- nerves, failure ol memory, difllcult / •■xp.-c!(irtn.:i, sharp pain In the lungs, sore throat, / chilly sensation-, nausea at the stomach, inaction oil tin els, wasting away the muscles. AtMrcu / O. P. BROW N \ CO., J'J k John st. N. York. (Wilt' HOW AR D ASSOCIA T i ON. I'SII I, A DluLt'ill A. *1 J'- nrrolrnt /•i-i : tut on e*tubli*hcd by fpedal Endow in < lor t/u A'- l'-f of fit,: Sick rind Distrt.fiaH.afHicU'dvitt' iit'■but (li d } . :U: and especially for V" Cure of Dieensr* of the Sexual Organ*. MEDICAL, A-lvine give □ gratis, by the Acting cur genu, to all wii • apply by letter, writ a tit script: i of their condition, it.go, occupation, habits of life, 4e_ and in yasta- ot extreme poverty, Medicines furnished free of ciiarge. 1 alu/ib 1 ' Ji'iKit'ti on Spermatorrhcrai id otlu r Diseases of tiic- Sexual Organs, and tin the .-, cuipi .yd in the Disjiensary, sent t.-the atllictod in scaled letter envelopes, free of charge. 1 wo or three .-tittups for postage will be acceptable. Addre: Dr. ,1. tjKILDIN HOUGHTON. Acting Sur geon- llov -rd psi-veiation. No. 11 South Ninth street, Philadelphia, Pa. lly order of the Directors. KZRA D. HEAKTWELL. President, fito. 1 itrcnim, Secretary. fcb.-iy Fruit Trees! IJOR stile by tlie subscribers, nn assortment of the choicest kinds of Fruit Trees, at the following reduced prices : APPLE TREES at 22 cts. PEACH 44 18 cts. PEAK 44 50 cts. CHERRY 44 50 cts. PLUM •; 50 cts, Creut reduction made to those purchasing by the quantity. Farmers and others wishing to plant Orchards would do well to give us a call. Those wishing anything in our line tint wo have not now on hand can have it by ad dressing us in season. WARNER & BUTTS. Lewistowu, February 23, 1860. LUMBEin. r rilE subscriber would respectfully inform _J_ the public that he has on hand a large I and choice stock of all kinds of lumber. It ; comprises 2, 1-J, 1R 1, J, and $ inch WHITE ! PINE HOARDS, JOISTS, SCANTLING, Lap and Joint SHINGLES, Shingling and Plastering LATH, GARDEN PALING, DOORS, WINDOW SASH, SUUTIERS, BLINDS, and WORKED FLOORING. The undersigned being a house Carpenter, ho is prepared to fill orders for Doors, Sasb, &c., to the best advantage and on the short est notice. His Lumber Yard is on Third Street, west of the Academy, where he will be pleased to see all who may favor him with a i call. mh22 WM. B. HOFFMAN. LADIESU IT will bo to your advantage to buy your Shoes at the CENTRAL SHOE STORE. A fine assortment of gaiter heels, kid heels, ; the best in town ; Goat heels, buskins, slipper heels, for Misses' and Children, a fine variety, all of which will be sold at the lowest possi j ble prices for CASH. Call and examine oqr | stock before purchasing elsewhere. T- COX, Proprietor. The Daily Telegraph* Published at H&rrisburg, Pa., by Geo. Bergner *Co., j publi.-hen the List of Letteri by authority, a *ure evidence | of it having the larguit circulation, j Terms— s3 per year ; the weekly and senii-wreklj' if also published at *3 per year. Philadelphia Dally Hews, Published by J. R. Flanigen, 136 South Third tree, *' four dollars per annum. The Dollar Weekly Actrs, by same publisher, St #i per annum, 6 copies for #5, 90 for 15,25 for *>• rrROCKERY WARE—Fine assortment of j V_y Stone Crockery Ware and Baskets j _ A. FELIX'S^ THE DETERSIVE SOAP is for 7e at Zer be's Cheap Grocery Btore. Try it—lt i ts# ' beet article ever introduced