6 lie imto, Nctu Blootnfitlii, Wo. mfSl00mfitlb Sinus. We nrt( communication from all pertonitihoar interested in matters property belonging to this department. TSiesday, September 19, 1871. FARM AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Cultivation of Rice. T ICE is cultivated very extensively Jj in warm countries, nnd is used by more people as an article of food than any other cereal, except wheat. In the East Indies it is grown on vast tracts of marshy land, where no other crop is ever raised to advantage. In China and Japan rice is brought to the highest state of perfeo tion, and in favorable seasons the crop is very largo. On some of these Kastern plantations it is claimed that successive crops have been raised for a period of over two thousand consecutivo years. This succession of crops docs not appear to impoverish the land, but it oontinues to yield profitable returns without any signs of exhaustion. This result is gener ally attributed to the uatural fertility of tho soil, which is rendered continuously productive by the use of liquid manures, which are applied twice during tho season of drouth. About two-thirds of the inhabitants of warm countries live almost exclusively on rice, and its nutritive strength is greatly in excess of most other kinds of grain. Land given up to the cultivation of rice is plowed in Winter, and at the earliest opening of Spring is flooded by natural or artificial irrigation. The preparation of tho ground is very important. Tho soil is uiado as mellow as possible, and soon after the seed is sown in trenches about fifteen inches apart. About three bushels of seed ia allowed to each acre. The seed is lightly covered with soil, and tho water is again let in and allowed to remain about one week, by which time the grain sprouts. The water is then drawn off; but when tho grain is up a few inches above tho earth tho crop is a second time flooded for a period not exceeding four or fivo days. Subsequently the rice remains without disturbance for a month or six weeks, after which the ground is thor oughly cultivated and the soil loosened up about the roots of tho younr, plant. This process of flooding and cultivation is again repeated at the propor time. At length tho water is let on for the last time, where it is allowed to remain until the crop is matured, which generally takes place in about two months. Tho water is then drawn off and the crop harvested. Tha grain is threshed and cleaned in a mill; before being hullod it is called " poddy." There are extensive mills in various parts of the world for hulling and cleaning rice, and the best of these cost from $15,000 to $20,000. Hi co is frequently sent to market with out being hulled ; but when properly pre pared for food the grain is both clean and assorted. The latter process is performed by means of screens, which separate- tho middling or inferior grain from the prime or '' prince rico." The latter quality is again cleaned, when it appears very bright and plump, and commands an extra prico from the consumer. llice is cultivated very extensively in South Carolina.and other Southern States. The finest Carolina is said to bo the best variety in the world. The alluvial swump or bottom lands lying along the banks of rivers and having a deep rich soil com posed of decayed vegetable matter, is best r t. n .1!. l nttea lor ine cultivation oi una ccreai. This land can bo flooded at pleasure by artificial moans. Tho Colds have strong embankments to hold the water in check, or, when it becomes necessary, to drain the land of its superabundant moisture. " There are several varieties ot rice, and , some kinds are grown on dry upland; but the water rice is pronounced the most nourishing. It matures rapidly, and the straw often attains a growth of five or six feet in length. Watering Newly Set Trees. A groat mistake is sometimes mado by drenching tho roots ol newly set trees, when they do not start to grow as soon as tho owner desires. 1 ho crouna ie comes sodden, and the roots water soaked to their treat iniurv. Trees never want much water till the leaves open. When covered with foliage, a tree pumps water out of the soil and dissipates it in tho air at least twenty times faster than bare branches. Some young trees, and espe cially pear trees, otlen remain fresh and alive tor several weeks without opening leaves, and in such a case or when the stem is slightly shriveled, nothing is better than to tie a little long straw around it, and wet this straw daily. This moisture is absorbed precisely where it is wanted, at the bark ; and young trees thut appeared hopeless in condition have been thus restored to vigorous growth in a few weeks. As a general rule never wutr tjie roots of young trees, but depend 'on maintaining tba woiittura of the soil by a clean mellow surface, and if neecsscry at uiidsuuituer by mulching. Watering gives at bust an intermitting supply, hardens or crusts the surfuco, and com luonly docs much more harm than good -Country UenUeman. Drugs ! Drugs THE Subscriber has on hand and for salo, at low prices, a complete assortment of DRUGS, MEDICINES, AND CHEMICALS, Of all kinds. Also, a full stock of Concentrated Remedies, PATENT MEDICINES, ESSENTIAL OILS, PERFUMERY, HAIR OILS, BRUSHES, AND FANCY ARTICLES. Pure Wines AND LIQUORS, Always on hand, for Mechanical and Sacramen tal purposes. Be&'Phyicitni Order carefully and promptly filled. B . M . E D Y , NEW POUT, FERRY COUNTY, FA. A. Nov leather, Harness and Oil Store At Duncannon, Pcnn'a. THE subscrllier ha Just opened In Duncannon, Ferry county. Fa., opposite the National Hotel, a large and splendid assortment of LEATHER. SADDLERY, OII-S, TRUNKS, SHOE-FINDINGS, &C. He Is prepared to till orders at tho shortest notice aim in mo nest manner, a iuinmmt oi ine nest workmen are employed, and repairing is done without delay nnd on the most reasonable terms. REFINED OIL lire test by the barrel, or In lamer lots. U'HRICATINO and other OILS of tho best quality, In lets to suit purchasers. Tim CASH paid for itark, Hides and Skins of all mai-ketah e kinds. 4. Please call and examine our stock before purchasing elsewnere. JWa. ill. Duncannon, S 4 tf LEB AKTON Mutual Fire Insurance Company, OK Joncmtown, I'enii'n. POLICIES PERFETUAL at Low Rates. No Steam risks taken. This Ik one of the best conducted and most reliable Companies In the Klutp. f!jnintrv nronertv Insured I'eruetuiLllv at $1 On per thousand, uud f owu properly at 85 (10 per uiousana. LEWIS rOTTtrl, NEW HLOOMKIELD, FA.. 4 IS Agent for Ferry County. THE NEW DISCOVERY In Chsmieal and Medical Bclenoa; Br.JFGAIt VIN'S SOLUTIONTCOMPOUND'ELim ' FIRST AND ONLY BOT.TTTION w tnaAa in on mixtura of A LI, 'I'HK TWELVK aluabla aotivo principal of th wuUknown UMtiva agsnt, ...-' ; i-.-. THEE TAII, UNEQUALED In Coughs, Colds, Catarrh, Aathnia, lironchitls, and consumption. CUltES WITHOUT FAIL A recent cold In three to six honn; and aim, by lta V1TAHBINO, FUKIKYINO and 6T1 aiULATlNG effrcta upon tlx gvnoralayatem, U remarkably erHcarioua in all BISKASKS OF TUB BI.OOD. Including Scrofula and ErupUona of the akin, Dyspepsia, Diseasea of the Liver and Kidney, Heart Diaeaas, and Uanaral Debility. ONE TRIAL CONVINCES! ALSO, , Volatile Solution of Tar Tot INHALATION, without application ol 11 EAT. A remarkably VALUABLE discovery, aa the whole apparatus can be carried in the Teal pockut, readv at any time for the moat effectual and positively curaiire uaein All Diseases of the NONE. THROAT and LUNUM. THE COMPOUNP Tar and Mandrake Pill. for OM In connection with the ELIXIR TAR, i a combination of tha TWO moat valuable ALTERATIVE Medicines known in the Pro feaaiou, and render thi Fill without exception the very best ever offered. InettOLUTXON and COMPOUND ELIXIR of JLm mJkm Jtl la without doubt the Vast remedy known la i oi CHOLERA AND YELLOW FEVER. It ! a Bpeeiflo for unh diMMM, and hoc Id b kept in tha bouaehoUl of very family. wpaciaUy during tboaa mouiha in which CHOLERA AND YELLOW FEVER are liable to prevail. A small quantity taken daily wUl prevent eontimcUnf these terrible Olaaaaee, - Kolutlon end Compound Elixir, il.eO per Bottle Volatile Solution for Inhalation, 3.00per Boa ' Tar and Mandrake Fills, tocta per box. Band for Circular of POSITIVE CURES - to your DrutnrM! or to "L. T. HYDE te CO.. SOWS fBOJpaiETOHB, 110 E. S2d St.. New York. For sale by Dr. M. K Htrlckler, New llluora- fleld, Fa bust ' ' ( ALL KINDS of Frintlne neatly PRINTINOl eit.dal the "HixxiMriKLD ( Turn" Htsam Job Osticjl Philadelphia Advertisements. BARCROFT & CO., Importers and Jobbers Of Staple and Fancy DRY - GOODS, Cloths, Cassimeres, Blankets, Tiinons, White Goods, Hosiery, &c, Nos. 406 and 407 MARKET STREET, (Above Fourth, North Side,) BMilludclphia. WRIGHT & SIDDALL, Wholesale Druggl sts, AND DEALERS IN Patent Medicines, 119 MARKET STREET, NEAR FRONT, Philadelphia, Pa. A FULL STOCK of cverthlng connected with the business, ol the best quality, and at very low prices. A good location for business, with a ow rent and light expenses, enables us to offer In ducements to buyers, and makes It worth their while to give us a trial. Philadelphia, 3. 81 f. (aiAYKILI, & CO., Wholesale Dealers In Carpets, Oil Cloths, Shades, Brooms, Carpet Chain, Batting, Wadding, Twines, &c, And a fine assortment of Wood ami Willow Ware, No. 420 Market street, above 4tli, Philadelphia, Pa. January 1, 18(9. John Shaffner, Jr. E. S. Zlegler. Theo. llumel S1IAFFXER, ZIEGLER & CO., Successors to' SHAFFNEK, ZIEGLER & CO., Importers and Dealers in Hosiery, Iovc, Rtblioiit, KuspciHlcr.s, THREADS, COMBS, and every variety of TRIMMINGS AND FANCY GOODS, No. 30, North Fourth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Agents for Lancaster Combs. xv. f. Koiir.Kie, JOBBER IN Ilats, Caps, Furs, Stra v - Ci o o cl h 153,N0KTI1 THIRD STREET, 3 9 ly 10 PHILADELPHIA. H. It. TAY.I,OK, wiTn WAINWRIGHT & CO. WHOLESALE GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, North East Corner of 2nd and Arch StrcetT, ;j Philadelphia Pa II OAB, McCONKEY A CO., t ' successors to WM. W. PAUL & CO., WHOLESALE BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSE, 6133 Market St. and 614 Commerce Street, Philadelphia, Penn'a. IIMIAI Prt I I I" . a GROCERS January 1, 1S09 LLOYD, SITPLEE, & WALTON, WHOLESALE! 11AHDWAKE HOUSE, No. 625 Market Btreet. . rii II nl el itlsl a. WM. H. KENNEDY, ', WITII . lleniplilll A Chandler, . DBaLCHS IK ' , Tobacco, Segars, &c, ' No. t22 MARKET STREET. ' ' rillLAUKH'HIA, PA, A full Stock of theOlebraiod UdmTUH Na- tt, aiwaya on luuiu. m uiu , Philadelphia Advertisements. John Lucas & Co., Sole and THE ONLY MANUFACTURERS or TUB IMPERIAL FRENCH, PURE SWISS GREEN, Also, Pure White Lend ami Color MANUFACTURERS, Nos, 141 and 143 North Fourth St., Philadelphia. There Were Sold in the Year 1870, or , Blatchley's Cucumber TRADE MARK. WOOD PUMPS, Measuring 213.S6H feet In length, or sufllclent In the agregato lor A WELL OVER 40 KILES DEEP, SimpU in Conttruction Euy in Operation Giving no Tattt to the Water Du rable and Cheap. These pumps are their own best recommendation. For Kale by DeulerH In Hardware and AKrlcultu ral Implements, l'luniliei'.s, Finnp Maker, &c., throuKliout the country. Circulars, Kb., furnish ed upiiii application by mall or otherwise. Single pumps forwarded to parties In towns where I have uo agents upon the receipt ot the retail price. In buying, be careful that your pump bears my trade mark as above, as 1 guarantee no other. Ofllce and Ware-room, No. 60S Commerce Street, 613tfl PHILADELPHIA, PA. aWThese Pumps can be ordered of the Manu- aciurcr, ore. Mortimer & uo., rew uioomtieid. SOWER, BARNES & TOTTS, llooksellcrN fe NtatlonerH, And Dealers in CURTAIN AND WALL-PAPERS, Nos. 530 Market and 523 Minor Streets, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Publishers of Sanders' New Headers, ami Brooks' Arithmetics. Also, Robert's History of RLAWK HOOKS Always ou hand, and made to Order. Sit MILLER & ELDER, Bookseller) and NtatloiicrN, BLANK BOOK MAN UFA CTUllKltB, And Dealers In WINDOW CURTAINS AND WALL 1A1HH, No. 430, Market Street, 31 PHILADELPHIA, A. C1LA.RLES MAGARGE & CO., Wholesale Dealers In ' Nos. 30, 32, and 34, South Sixth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. . Paper any Size, Weight, Color and Quality, made to order, at short uotlve. 101y41 LOCimAlVH' Writing- lliiicl ! THIS FLUID Is warranted EQUAL to AliNOLU'a, and is sold at much less price. The money will be refunded to those buying it, If it does not prove entirely satisfactory. S For sale by F. Mortimer, New Bloomlleld. MILLER & ELDER, Sole Agents, 430 Market Street, 23031 Philadelphia. A. L. Kaud J. E. FiiETatiKi. KAUIl fc I ItYJJIIli:, iMPOnTEllS AND JOllUEKS Or O li inn,, 3r 1 it m h AND , QUEENSWAltE, 801 and 803, Cherry St., between Arch A Race, ' PHILADELPHIA. , ITT Constantly on hand, Original Assorted racnagea. .a.v.ijiv Philadelphia Advertisements. C. X. KXIG1IT dc BRO Wholesale Ucalcra in i? i s ri , '- : ''J ' AND . ' . A? rovisions, .' : . . .. .. . . 114 South Delaware Avenue, , - t , Bolow Cheitunt St., , , , PHILADELPHIA, PA. ( Agents for Collins. Gcdtlcs & Co's Canned Fruits. 1041W .-, , ... ., u.. . ... , . , . A. 3. Cunningham. J. H. Lcwars. J. S.Glelns. Cunningham, Gleim & Co., , Wholesalb Dealers i . i Tobacco, Segars, &c, ; NO. 4. NORTH FIFTH 8THEET, niii,AiKi,riiiA. 83310 W. A. Atwood. Isaac W. KamoK ATWOOD, RANCK & CO., CoinmlNsloii merchants, , ' AND Wholesale Dealers In all kinds of Pickled and Salt' J? I II , No. 210 North Wharves, above Race Street, S40 6m6 PHILADELPHIA, PA. PATTERSON & NEWLIN, Wholesale Grocers, AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS No. 120 ARCH 8TREET, 1'hiladelphia. Mf The sale of Eggs, Seeds, Grain and Wool a siwciauy. m Please send for a Circular. 49 For the Farm and Garden I JUKE GROUND HONE, SUFEK-rHOSrilATE OF LIME, ANIMAL COMPOST, AMD GROUND FLASTER, Manufactured by the Ilarrlsbura Fertilizer Com pany, llarrigburg, Fa. For sale by B. II. FICKES & liltO., 6 9, 13 Newport, Fa. To Sliocmn-lfoi's. THE subscribers keep constantly on hand, a FINE ASSORTMENT OF FR EN CIt CALF SKINS, PINK LININGS, ROANS, MOROCCOS, SHOE THREAD, PEGS, A WLS, and a general assortment of articles used by Shoe makers. F. MORTIMER & CO. HTKltKOSCOPEH, VIEWS, ALBUMS, CHROM08, FRAMES. K. & II. T. ANTHONY & CO., 591 Broadway, New York, n vlte the attention of the Trade to their extcn I ve assortment of the above goods, of their own publication, manufacture and importation. Also, PHOTO LANTERN SLIDES ' and ' ' , ' i . GBAFHOHCOF EB. NEW VIEWS OF YOSEMITE. . ' , . , & & 11 T. ANTHONY A CO., 691 BltOADWAT, NEW YOBK, Opposite Metropolitan Hotel, Importers and Manufacturers ot lliototfuililo MuterlulH. 5 10. 13 , . ROBINSON HOUSE, (Formerly kept by Woodruff and Turbctt,) New Bloomfitld, Perry County, Ta. AMOS ROBINSON, Proprietor. This well known 'and pleasantly located hotel has been leased for a number of years by the pres ent nroprietor.and he will spare no pains to accoui moilate his gnosis. The rooms are comfortable, the table well furnished with the best In the mar ket, and tha bar stocked with choice liquors. A careful and attentive hostler will he in attendance. A good livery stable will be kept by the proprietor. April 8. 1871. tf , JjJAGLE HOTEL . i NEW BLOOMFIELD, Perry Couuly, Penn'a. IF AVI NO purchased tlte hotel formerly occu Died by David II. Lupfer, situated ou North Carlisle Street adjoining the Court House, I am prepared to receive Uuiisitsut guests or regular To all who favor me with their custom, I shall endeavor to furulsh nrst class aueommodutlona, A call Is solicited, i GEORGE DERRICK. Bloomfleld, March 9, 18G9. SlOlyft PERRY HOUSE, New Bloouiflold, Pa. ' THE subscriber having purchased the property on the Burner of Maine and Carlisle stronta, opposite tha Court House, invitee all his frluuds and former customers to give him a call as he Is determined te furnish Brat class aoeommwlations. THOMAS HUiVll, I ML Proprietor
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