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SOUTHERN CULTIVATOR. 
Steam Plow. — The experiment of the steam plow is in 
in a fair way of being tested. One was tried recently at 
Francisvilie, Indiana. The soil was quite wet, and alto- 
gether unfavorable for the trial, but the Lafayette Courier 
understands from a gentleman who was present that the 
practability of the invention was satisfactorily demon- 
strated. A number of plows were attached, and the soil 
opened to the depth of eight or ten inches. From the ex- 
periments made, it was thought that two men could plow 
30 acres a day with the steam plow. 
Burning the Dead.— -The Paris Academy of Medicine 
has set the papers to writing and the people to thinking 
earnestly of the return to the practice of burning the dead. 
They say that in the summer time the Parisian hospitals 
are crowded with the victims of pestilence engendered by 
the foul air of the grave yards in the neighborhood. The 
vicinity of the cemeteries is a constant source of mortali- 
Watermelon Preserves. — Cut a watermelon in two 
and take out the soft inside ; then pare or scrape the 
green rind from the firm white portion of the melon, and 
cut it into such shapes as you choose Put the soft part 
of the melon, with all its liquid, into a preserving kettle in 
which there are two teaspoonfuls of water, and let it boil 
for a few moments; strain it, and add three quarters of a 
pound of white sugar for each pound of melon you are to 
preserve; put it over the fire, and stir it until diss<»lved ; 
then put in the melon, and boil until clear throughout ; 
flavor with green ginger root or with lemon, adding the 
inside of a couple of lemons to the liquid when the soft 
part of the melon is boiled; when the melon is transparent 
take it up with a skimmer and spread it on flat dishes to 
cool. Let the syrup boil until thick ; pour it into a pitch- 
er to cool and settle. Put the preserves into jars ; pour 
the syrup over, and seal next day. 
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ty. Their putrid emanations filling the air, and the poi- 
son they emit impregnating the water, are held chargea- 
ble for the many new and frightful diseases of the throat 
and lungs, which baffle all medical skill, 
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SaiaeBtit (BccEoniq nnli ^ccipts. 
To Drive AWAY Rats, — Some years since a correspon- 
dent of the Boston Cultivator recommended potash for 
this purpose. The rats troubled him very much, so that 
he felt justified in resorting to extreme measures to effect 
their expulsion from his premises. He pounded up pot 
ash and strewed it around their holes, and rubbed some 
under the boards and on the sides where they come 
thrugh. The next night he heard a squealing among 
them, which he supposed was from the caustic nature of 
the potash that got among their hair, or on their bare feet. 
They disappeared, and for a long time he was exempt 
Irora any further annoyance. 
To MAKS Pure Wine of Apples,— Take pure cider 
made f«-om sound ripe apples as it runs from the press ; 
put sixty pounds of common brown sugar into fifteen 
gallons of the cider, and let it dissolve ; then put the mix- 
ture into a clean barrel, and fill the barrel up to within 
two gallons of being full with clean cider; put the cask 
into a cool place, leaving the bung out for 48 hours ; then 
put in the bung, with a small vent until fermentation 
wholly ceases, and bung up tight; and in one year the 
wine will be fit for use. This wine requires no racking; 
the longer it stands upon the “lees” the better. 
A Cheap Paint. — A correspondent of the Country 
Gentleman gives the following receipt : 
New Ailvertisemenrs on Ijast Page. 
SOUTHERN PLANTERS! 
Encourage your own Manufactures, which are now iao- 
guishing for want of your support. 
I TAKE this method of mforming Planters that I am still manu- 
facturing at Belleville Factory, Augusta, Georgia, a first, rate 
article of NEGRO CLOTH, made of strong, double, well twisted 
cotton warp, and pure wool filling ; which I warrant as a fai^ul 
article, and to wear longer than any Northern goods 
Being one of the pioneers in manufacturing in Georgia, I have 
had to struggle against a fierce competition from the Massachusetts 
manufacturers— for their skill couid put a good face on an inferior 
artie'e, which they could sell nominally cheaper than I coulda faith- 
ful article. Hence, merchants as well as planters, refused to en- 
courage Southern enterprise, because Northern goods were offered 
at a few cents per yard less, overlooking the vast difference in the 
quality of the material used. Is not now the time for planters to 
encourage Southern manufactures, and make us independent of 
the North, especially when goods are offered at a reasonable price^ 
and of a quality that will give satisfaction. 
All orders will be filled in their turn, and forwarded as directed ; 
on receipt of the goods, an order on yonr factor, or your note pay- 
able Ist of January, will be satisfaciory. At the prices mentioned 
below, the goods will be delivered in Augusta and forwarded as 
directed. 
Extra Heavy Twills 42 cents, 30 inches wide. 
Heavy Plain 32 “ 30 
WOOL will be taken in exchange for goods, at 20 cents per Ib, 
for unwashed, free of burrrs ; or 30 cents for clean washed — the 
wool to be delivered in Augusta. If there are burs in it, the weight 
of burs deducted. I will pay freight on the wool and deduct it 
when settling for it. It can be sent to S. H. Oliver, my agent at 
Augusta, and the goods will be forwarded promptly on receipt of 
the wool. GEORGE fcCHLEY. 
Aug57— 4t 
BRAHMIN CATTLE. 
I WISH to place a portion of my Herd of Grade Brahmin Cattle 
with a responsible Stock Breeder, of Texas, or Florida, on such 
terms as may be mutually satisfactory. 
They are of large size, rapid growth, and for oxen in a hot 
cliamate they are superior to anv other breed in theworld. 
Sept57— 2t RICH VRD PETERS. Atlanta. Ga. 
“If any of your readers wish to use a very cheap and 
substantial paintj of a drab color without lustre, let them 
mix water-lime with skimmed milk, to a proper thick- 
to apply with a brush, and it is ready to use. It is too 
cheap almost to estimate, and any one can put it on who 
can use a paint brush. It will adhere well to wood, 
whether smooth or rough— to brick, stone or mortar, 
■where oil paint has not been used, in which case it will 
cleave to some extent, and forms a very hard substance, 
as durable us the best oil paint.” 
Quince and Apple Jelly — Cut small and core an 
^ual weight of tart apples and quinces. Put the quinces 
in a preserving kettle, with water to cover them, and boil 
till soft; add the apples, still keep water to cover them, 
and boil till the whole is nearly a pulp. Put the whole 
into a jelly bag, and strain without pressing. 
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE IN CHERO> 
kee Georgia. 
^PHE subscriber wishing to get to retired situations offers hie 
X FARM for sale, situated on the Western and Atlantic R. R. at 
Catoosa Passenger Depot at equal distance from Catoosa Springs 
and the flourishing town of Ringgold, 
The Farm contains 450 acres of good land; two hundred in & 
high state of cultivation ; a goo'i two-story Dwelling well finished,, 
with six comfortable rooms : fire place in each ; a good double 
Barn 64 by 32 feet with a good horse power for a thresher and 
other machinery ; large and commodious frame Stables and Cribs^ 
&c. The Farm is well ca culated for a grazing farm, having 
water in all the fields and lots, a fine bold running spring con^’eni- 
eat to the house, of never-failing limestone water, with several 
other good springs on the place. Also, a most desurable Apple 
Orchard: in fact one of the most desirable situations in all North 
western Georgia. 
Terms. — O' e-half in hand ; balance in one and two years, with, 
interest from date. 
Persons desirous to purchase would do well to call on, or ad" 
dress me sooa Possession given first of January. 
R. A. RAMSBT. 
Binggold, Ga., July, 1857. Aug57— 
