MOORE’S RURAL NEW-YORKER: AN AGRICULTURAL AND FAMILY NEWSPAPER. 
ABOUT ROADS AND TAXATION, earth. This is no dream—no vision ; it was INFERENCES IN A POTATO PATCH. ENORMOUS VEGETBALE PRODUCTIONS. 
- the destiny engraved upon our characters - - 
Eds. Rural Is it nature, or second na- when our shackles were broken in 1776; Eds. Rural An inquiring mind can A correspondent writing from San Fran- 
ture, for man to see other people’s faults when oppression ceased, and this continent learn much oven from common occurrences. c ’ sco notices somo of the pi’oductions of the 
sooner than his own, and be ready and wil- presented a place of safety and refuge from The following valuable inferences woro no ' v s ^to of remarkable dimensions. He 
, . . ,. the turmoils, exactions and thraldom ot , ,, „ . . . says:—“A lew days ago the editors of the 
ling to ass,st wuh h.s adv.ce, m adjusting ^ oWt . r nilt ( ons of th0 ea ,. th . The ove „, s crop of potatoes, ,n a Union „ oro with a watermelon 
burdens that rest entirely on other people s which now agitato the powers of Europo handcart: weighing 53 pounds. Last night I was told 
shoulders ? And is it the first, or the sec- and Asia; the happy condition of our own 1- At an average of six potatoos to a hill, of two pumpkins weighing 165 and 173 lbs. 
ond, that is tho cause of tho lucid articles nation ; the prosperity of our State ; the on- it takes a sight of digging to fill a bushel Tbcse w © cal1 some pumpkins hero, 
from “ Country Gentlemen," describing tho ward and steady elevation of our agricul- basket. ° “ _ A beet w^s exhibited last year at the ag- 
r , j , , , , .. tural population, which I deem to be the „ T , , , , . ricultural Jbair a Sacramento city, seven feet 
miseries of bad roads, and lucidly devising on]y ^ of our greatncsg . theBe cotl . 2 * Round potatoos are better than long ip length. 
and ludicrously advising improvements with Hitions almost tempt mo to wish that years ones thoy r °h out of the hill the easiest. In tho matter of trees, wo have somo no- 
INFERENCES IN A POTATO PATCH. 
ENORMOUS VEGETBALE PRODUCTIONS. 
A correspondent writing from San Fran- 
tho pen, instead of setting examples with might bo added to an already long life, that 
the pick, shovel and purse,—when no doubt j th© ©XP might witness the destiny nowforo- 
tho satisfaction of witnessing the philosoph- j 8b ,! bn ,' cd ,' , ,, , „ „ 
. , . „ With these truths before you, men ot 
ical phenomenon of water nnding its way , Onondaga, what will you do ? Let us ex- 
3. White potatoes with blue spots on, grow j bio specimens 
bettor among pigeon-grass and pig-weeds 
than white potatoes without spots on them- 
We used to hear stories of tho big trees, 
300 feet high in Oregon, and look upon the 
matter as rather fishy, or thought, at least, 
ical phenomenon of water finding its way Onondaga, what wi u you do j j’ et us cx . 4. Small potatoes are not as liable to be that tho height of those big trees had rather 
into a tilo, or cobble stone drain covered punge from our Lexicons, tho word “ can’t;” cut as badly in digging as largo ones. been guessed at than inoasured. But there 
with clay, directly under the wagon wheel ruin is in its path; it carries loss to every 5. Cut potatoes will not keep as long as is certainly somo “tall timber” in California, 
track, would ricblv compensate the cost of being who yields to its use. Let us rather whole potatoes but are bettor for eating; 4 sond you the dimensions ot a few well 
tho experiment, if successful, after a six say “wo will,” and depend upon it, with sci- f or yoll cannot oat whole potatoos, anil can- Th ?.“,' jig 
, A ^ . cnee for our guide, success will crown every , J ± , 7 , 1 ’ tree mentioned is an Arbor Vita?. It has 
months trial. The first effort should bo to efforL ° * not eat them and keep them when cut. been felled by a lawyer, a friend of mine, on 
equalize tho burden and expense of making To stand first among tho counties in this 6. Hoeing potatoes is no use_four hills 8 P©cuIation. Tho treo was bored down with 
and sustaining good roads, for tho present noble State, you need but say in sincerity, woro boed nicely—-not a weed left_and P um P au ? ur3 > and occupied a large number 
system is far enough from it to satisfy the “ ** _ they did not yield as well as somonot hood. My^odtft'n sealom^JiVtZZel 
most selfish, on one -u e, an io to IMPROVEMENT IN MAKING BUTTER. ^ Ono ol them had a whopper of apo- up in this city for exhibition, in tho same 
erally public spirited on tho other. - tato in it, though. manner it was about tho tree, so that wo see 
The Advantages to the farmer of having M. Chamembel proposes to introduce a 7. Tho theory of “shade as a manure” ab ? ut 40 foot of tho trunk of tho “big tree,” 
good roads in his vicinity are indirect. A m odification in the process ot making but- (foes not hold good in the caso of nnt.afn«s as it stood. It is an enormous tree I assure 
not cat them and keep them when cut. been felled by a lawyer, a friend of mine, on 
6. Hoeing potatoes is no use—four hills speculation. Tho treo was bored down with 
wero hoed nicely—not a weed left—and P am P au 3 ar3 , and occupied a largo number 
, ,, ^, , °t men, 22 davs. I be bark was then care- 
they d,d not yield as well as somo not hoed. f<% poeled 0 g in 8ections> Md u is now Bct 
IS. B. Ono ol them had a whopper of a po- up in this city for exhibition, in tho same 
tato in it, though. manner it was about tho tree, so that wo see 
7. Tho theory of “ shade as a manure ” ab ? ut 40 foot of . tho trunk ot ' tho “ big tree,” 
does not hold good in tho caso of potatoes aS 5t 8t ? t ?, d ' 4t 18 an enormou8 ^ r . co 4 ass V*' e 
, ,, , 6 , a, x 1 rri, Y 011 - I horo is a door on ono side. Inside 
planted under peach or other trees. Tho 0 f the bark formerly occupied by the wood 
_i.., A..1 I' • • 1 J * 1 . J 
, T i* ] i’ . „ i i ter, by which the latter will bo improved in 1*1 , & , 1 1 ' you. There is a door on ono side. Inside 
good public thoroughfare, gives lus land an render6d capable of beihg longer P®"* « oth « •»«» Tho U the bark formerly occupied by tho wood 
imaginary, fanciful value, and themcreas- kept in a fresh state. If butter contained Y 3cb4 was -‘small potatoes and fow in a is a large room handsomely carpeted and 
ed facilities of good, over bad roads, in only the fat or oily part of milk, it would hill,” and tho weeds did not grow very well, furnished with sofas, chairs and a largo 
transporting the surplus products of his but slowly undergo changes from contact Roadside, Oct. 1853. r. n. y. chandelier to light tho room in tho night. 
soil to market,-using the public road, say ™ th tbo air j but ^ retains a certain quan- ---- sound from the heart 
, ,, , ,, tity of caserne, which, transformed by for- NATIVE EEVON OXEN to t 'ho bark. It is 294 feet long as it lies on 
onco a week on an average, through tho Station, gives rise ’ to butyric acid, to tho ground. Tho top has been broken off, 
year, for that purpose ; otherwise, ordinary which rancid butter owes its disagreeable C. P. Holcomb, Esq.. Vico President 0 f an< ^ at the place where it was broken off the 
roads suit his convenience—while to tho taste. Washing does not effectually re- our State Society, for Delaware, is. as our treo * s - 4 am tQ W, nearly three feet in diam- 
“ country gentleman,” and the village urovo this cause of alteration, for water readers are awaro, now on a tour of Europe ©ter. It is supposed that it was originally 
teamster who derive their chief pleasure cannot act u P on butter, nor can it separate The principal object of Mr. H’s. visit is to about 3 . 60 feet hi S h - A t the ground it was 
. ... ’ . .J the caseine which becomes insoluble under examine tho stock horses and cattle and to 94 feet in circumference. From the ground 
in ruling and teaming on the public roads, influence of acids developed in cream, introduce such breeds, particularly of the ^ ldsos ono solic *» smooth, straight hand- 
tho benefits and advantages are direct.— A more complete purification may, how- former, as may be deemed most suitable for som © trunk, diminishing very gradually as 
And let me ask, are the burden and expense ever, bo effected if we saturate or neutral- the general purposes of our country. Of R rises. There is no bulge, or irregular en- 
of good toads proportioned to tho benefits theseacios; the caseine wili then bo ren- the latter, ho is partial to tho Devons and laigemont at tho ground, ihc section set 
received by tho different parties. Where a do , r I od s 1 olub4e ». a >?d consequently tho butter has a most beautiful herd, second to none a P for exhibition commences ten feet from 
. J . 1 will only retain it m very small quantities, other in this country, save that of Goo. th © ground. Below that tho bark has been 
man owning a teaming establishment worth j n a stat0 ; n which it may bo almost entirely Patterson, Esq.’s herd, which the world can- som © w bat burned and was consequently im- 
$500 can earn a support for thorn, a family removed by washing. M. Chameinbel pro- not beat. ' perfect. At this point, tho tree was 80 odd 
and himself by teaming for others, and tho poses to operate as follows:—When the In a lotter to Mr. Peddor, of Boston. Mr. 4e ©t i n circumference. 
“ gentleman” is able to exhibit tho unrival- cream is P ut in tbo churn, pour in, little by Holcomb describes a yoke of native Devon Tbe hollow in tbo nGxt lar g° tr co men- 
ed snoed of his 2-40 nap iockov tactics and H . ttl0 > and irking tho churn at the same Oxen, which he has had on his farm for , R°ned “ the Father Pine” is navigable 250 
y ^ ‘ timo, a quantity of milk of lime, sufficient many years. He says: feet. Only think of this monster of tbo 
equipments, and tho man who owns only to destroy all acidity; churn till tho butter “ Thev are sixteen years four months old v °g c ^ ab ^o world, a tree 400 feet long and 
his huge, naked hands, dependant on their separates, but not till it forms into lumps, and have' worked to the yoke fourt u 410 foet in circumference, and 13feetindi- 
daily use to support himself and family, are as is usually done; strain off the buttermilk, years ;* have taken two prizes ono atth^e” ameter at a (listance of 250 fc(it from the 
each taxed ono day or five shillings to make a " d , P ut cdd , wat0r in its stead alo "g witb years old, and ono at six. They plowed in g , r0L ’ nd ’ a P oint hi S h f T than 3 r ° u over , saw 
i c rA the butter in tho churn ; continue churning the snrino- of 1SA9 throo a™™ „„„„ i • the top ot a tree, and I suppose vou have 
and support roads,^ tho farmer mth 50 t m tho butter is sufficiently collected, thou a daTSri ,s«soon pines that you regarded as some trees." 
acros worth r'.'fOOO, is taxod 7 days,—when mko it out and makoit up in lumps or rolls gcr or trial of stroiPth ’ two tons w It ad( l from tho California Union, the 
the relative advantavo to the parties are in tho usual way. The butter which has n uo ! i. •> L. 1 ,i*vr..rri L rpi ,_, . ,? V0! § ’ following notice of the troos mentioned bv 
perfect. At this point, tho tree was 80 odd 
feet in circumference. 
Tbo hollow in tho next largo treo men¬ 
tioned, “ the Father Pino” is navigable 250 
foet. Only think of this monster of tbo 
vegetable world, a tree 400 feet lon^ and 
They pic 
sic vaiue m piupcuty, aim urn uuuut auvun- restorod butter previously SO tainted that it 
tagos derived to property holders by its ap- could not he used except for melting. Anv 
We have for years been advocating a more 
itors from various parts of the State. We 
are indebted to a member of the party for 
information respecting them, which will 
prove of interest to our readers. 
Tho dimensions of tho ‘ big treo,’ a por- 
plication. Would not a correctly adjusted j other alkaline wash may be substituted for | general use of oxen on tho farm. How tion of which is now on exhibition in San 
system of tolls bo the most equitable meth- lh n © water. Comptes Rendus. would the account stand in tho use of hor- 4 ranc isco, have already been published ; ai- 
od to effect that purpose in support of pub- We havo not tried tho above method of get- ses for the samo period of time; say extra though the baik, 18 inches thick has been 
v , , x f J. 11 1 x- -1 * 7 xt , • , XX ,XL bnrtr, fflmn ^ j . , - V str, PI J od off, tjio stump IS still 24 feet in di- 
lic roads ? notwithstanding somo may con- ting rid of the curd m butter, and there- kee p $500, wear and tear, loss of lifo, and ameter. The body ot the treo as it lies on 
sider it more equitable to assess all taxes by foro cannot speak experimentally of its depreciation in value, harness-smith’s bills, the ground, measures 294 foet in length, 
a man’s o wn valuation of himself, which value. It is well known that cream, how- $1,000 moro in 14 years, with nothing but Another of tho trees is named tho Father 
would relieve many farmers of burdens ever sweet it may bo when put into tho horse skins left, while tho oxen were worth 4 bl< ^’ 4 T b ^ s [ s . doad and bas Gallon to the 
now felt to bo onerous, although it might churn, always sours before tho butter comes, more than they ever were. Oxen for econ- fo.'n.yth 400 fe^t^drcmi^foren^o^lHrf-'or 
doprivo them of tho unenvied honor of This takes place in consequence of the con- omy, and horses for luxury. Tho^trunk of this treo is hollow ’which has 
being tho bone and sinew of society, as version of sugar of milk into lactic acid, -------- boon traced for a distance of 250 ft. There 
well as tho presont system does of repre- under tho influence of casoino and tho large KICKING HORSES. is a little pond of water in the centre of this 
son ting the head. s. g. quantity of air introduced by agitation.— Tt ncnurrAd in mn thot * ,, cavity tour ieet in depth. 1 his tree, 250 ft 
„ w v 1 id» L , ., x XI , it occurred to me that a recipe publish- from tho stump, is no less than 12 foet in 
Marceiius, n. y., Nov. i, 1853 We supposod that the formation and pres- ed m your paper for the euro of kicking diameter. 1 
nwnw^APA re ap oaptittv ence of this acid in a free state, was noces- horses, might bo of much service to persons The cluster called the Trio Sisters, taken 
ONONDAGA LO. a g. bOWEXY. sary to separate the butter from tho milk, afflicted with such dangerous animals. The together, are 92 feet in circumfereenco, and 
We have received the “ Transactions of If ifc is 110t s ©, if tho butter will come with- f 8 -?? 1 " 3 S°, t0Ct j n ll0i S ht ‘ Tho centre one is bare 
tbo Onondaga Co. Agricultural Sociotv” out the protonce of free lactic acid, tho plan with’ twisted W, or twisted Straight bills in ° TlTShm Ml f»™n 
a small pamphlet of 24 pages. It contains recommended above might be very bene- tho mouth of tho horse to bo cured ; then onco, and 325 feet high, 
a list of officers and members of tho Socioty, ficial in many cases. Yvo would, however, put on a common back-saddle, with thill The Mother and Son are 92 feet in cir- 
list of premiums, and the awards and re- recommend the substitution of soda for lime lugs, or any strap or girth, with loops on cumforonco, and 300 feet in height, united 
ports of Committees, together with an ad- water, as it is much tho best solvent of ca- theVbuckIe°a nair ofHonp- l-einwitlln ’ at r |, bo bc , is ?‘ , 
\ ii- I,,- ,7 o • . ,, se i re will somo of our friends trv tlm r . uc . © ll P au 0 , , on S 1 oins, open in tno The Twin Sisters, 100 feet in circumfor- 
dress delivered before tho Society by tho seiRC - mu sorao 01 our Ilienas tr Y f* 1 © middle, into tho bitts, and pass them ence 300 feet high. 
late John Delafield. We have read this method and report the result ? Don’t try a through the thill lugs or loops ; one to each The Pioneer’s Cabin is a romarkablo cu- 
address with peculiar interest, heightened largo churning, as it is possiblo that the hind hjg, above tho fetlock joint, there make riosity. The tree has been partially burned; 
by tho thought, that the tongue which then butter may not come at all,—which would ©ach rein fast to the leg, allowing sufficient the result of tho scorching is tho dividing of 
spoke so eloquently, Is now hushed in death. »<>t prove profitable_ 0r ** Y““ k int0 T** 1 c ? ra P'J rt ™“ ts - »«<* 
wC . TWiJ n »xi i,i . ----HOC, as tne operator may think proper.— are known as the parlor, bed room, and 
But Mr. Delafield, though eead, yet BURYING EEES. Everything complete, you will have the an- kitchen. Tho hollow which is 200 feet in 
quantity of air introduced by agitation.— 
system of tolls bo the most equitable meth¬ 
od to effect that purpose in support of pub¬ 
lic roads ? notwithstanding some may eon- 
ficial in many cases. We would, however, put on a common back-saddle, with thill The Mother and Son are 92 feet in cir- 
recommcnd the substitution of soda for lime lugs, or any strap or girth, with loops on cumferonco, and 300 foot in height united 
water, as it is much tho best solvent of ca- 0 ‘ tbei s ‘ d © (U tbo b © is ©» is equally good; at the base. 
seine Will somo of our friends trv the -f „ bu .® a P air o( i 1 . on g rein8 , open in the Tho Twin Sisters, 100 feet incircumfor- 
seme. u m some ot our triends try the middle, into the bitts, and pass them ence, 300 foet high. 
But Mr. Delafield, “though dead, yet 
speaketh.” 
The principal part of tho address is occu¬ 
pied in stating that the Agricultural pro- 
BURYING BEES. 
I was reading in tho Farmer somotimo 
since, a statement of Mr. Pomroy of bury- 
200 feet in 
imal commence tho operation of kicking; height, is called tho chimney. This tree is 
the fiist will bo a smart kick, the second 85 foot in circumference. 
lighter, and so on till your horse cannot be Siameso Twins,-100 feet in circuraforonce, 
ijiwu ui BLctiaui; i/imt tuts muiiurai pru- r -»- „ - -- J — ___ „ T1 , , - -’- 
of fiiQ dfitn pm rWmMcGirv inc+xi. a ' In g b © os - Ho seemed to express fears that ma ©© t° an y more. By the above 325 feet in height. 
1 ^ c c i t.hrt.fr. hn lmrl hnriorl t.lin u lif.t.ln innnonnto ” I method many now worthless horses may be I ffn.-n-dinn nftlm Ti 
uukvtB ux txx 0 .oxxxxu xxx D ui that he had buried the xx litt]o i nnocents » metnoa many now worthless horses may be Guardian of tho Times, 85 foet in circum- 
mcreasmg, and in attributing this fact in a as he calls them, never to see the light again. ma ue valuable. Maine Farmmer. forence, 325 feet in height. 
great measure to tho indifference and op- I have buried bees for 20 years more or less,------ Undo Tom’s Cabin, 94 feet in circumfer- 
position of practical farmers to the teachings an( 4 have concluded that when buried right Guano.— We heard of several sugar plan- 011 c©i 600 foet in height, 
of true scienco, concluding* as follows r and nothing distuibs them, thoy oat no ters who doubled their product last year by b Hdo ot the 1 orost, 8/ foet in circumfer- 
i . to , .. , ’ honey, but lie dormant; buried so that no using guano. The success of tho applica- ©nco, .309 foet in height. 
Gentlemen, I have s«ted.that your conn- air circulate among them. I onco buried tion of this compost in Louisiana has drawn Beauty of tho Forest, 72 foet in circum- 
ty is, in the aggregate, less productive than with my other hives of bees, ono very late attention to tho importance of tho trade._ ference, 300 foot in height. 
heretofore. Yet I must say, that you pro- swarm, which had not comb enough to roost JYeiv Orleans Della. 'Uvo Frionds, 85 feet in. circumferonco, 
sent farms and 6ystoms ot farming, worthy ; n when compact and close, and am sure a . . 300 foot in height. 
of all praise, and equal to the best cultiva- bad not more than one-fourth enough honey „ AMM0NIA ; tiie Principal constituent of On0 of the party * ased - the Father Tree 
tion known in our State. to winter on, had they stood in a good bee- ©Tuvian Guano, is known to bo of great for somo bark, and was rewarded by obtain- 
With this admission, permit mo to add, house. I cleaned off a spot smooth on the benefit to wheat. The sugar cane belongs ing a handsome section thereof, 
that there is need for an increase of your ground, laid down two sticks to set each to the samo botanical order as tho who-i<* The above trees are all embraced in an 
now— 7ioio, when your agricultural condition thorn to keep the dirt from working through. e fl ua Hy benefitted by an application of am- at many points along the road is said to be 
may so readily be improved, and deteriora- I buried about tho samo as I do turnips.— monia. With wheat at a dollar per bushol, unsurpassed for sublimity and grandeur.” 
tion be arrested—now when tho whole In the spring I uncovered them, and raised tho profit from an application of guano is —Independent Register. 
world, or the nations of the earth seem the hive quickly and found the boes of this , . -___ 
ready to ask from us broad, and I had al- late swarm perfectly still all over the comb, f ’. . , . ^ 1 a 1 e Y "g 1 P ri © 0 Water in Peat —The importance of 
most said to seek from us succor and advice, for thev could not, all oot. in Lnt. in -i mn. 0 8ll g ai the increase obtained would prob- ---i ___• . _ . 
most said to seek from us succor and advice, for they could not all get in, but in a mo- 
Water in Peat. — Tho importance of 
placing peat and swamp muck in a position j 
- : - : - — j .x‘* x. nix/- ,, „ uifttiuM aim swamp mucK m a position 
This may sound presumptuous, from our mont tho air was filled with thorn. Atother a bly yield a handsome profit on tho cost of to drain and dry thoroughly after diginno* 
yet young nation; it may be premature, but times I have buried bees, and had them the guano. and before drawing, may bo woll understood 
tho day is at hand ; the light of our sun is mostly destroyed by mice digging holes in- - when it is stated that usually from 80 to 90 
gilding tho morning of tho day, during as into potato heaps, and eating tho comb Although in draining land thoroughly, parts out of a hundred aro water as com- 
which, wo shall bo called upon to aid our so that it would almost all drop down.— your purse may be drained, yot tho full monly seen in a moist state, fresh and black 
follow creatures oven to tho ends of the Geo. Seton, in Pi’airie Farmer . crops that follow, will soon fill it up again, from tho swamp. 
ASSOCIATIONS FOR IMPORTING AND 
IMPROVING STOCK 
3 Associations for the Importation and Improve- 
3 ment of Stock have of late been organized in 
3 various sections of the Union, and will undoubt- 
| edly prove advantageous to individuals and com¬ 
munities. As information in regard to the mode 
of organizing such Associations will prove inter- 
esting to many of our readers, we annex the 
; Constitution of a Company recently formed in 
Livingston County, in this State—one of the best 
. Stock Counties in New York—as follows : 
Article 1. This Association shall be called 
, “ The Livingston County Association for the Im- 
i portation and Improvement of Stock.” 
, Art. 2. The Capital Stock of the Association 
■ shall not he less than eight thousand dollars, 
i which may be increased to the sum of twelve 
thousand dollars. ' 
Art. 3. Any person may become a member of 
this Association on subscribing and paying the 
sum of fifty dollars. 
Art. -J. The Officers of the Association shall 
consist of a President, Secretary, Treasurer and 
six Directors, who shall constitute a Board of 
Managers, and shall have control of the affairs of 
the Association, and the following gentlemen shall 
constitute said Board of Managers: — James S. 
| Wadsworth, President; Daniel S. Fitzbugh, Sec.; 
( Allen Ayrault, Treasurer. Directors.—Charles H. 
i Carroll, of Groveland; Aaron Barber, Avon ; 
YV in. A. Mills, Mt. Morris ; Robert Rome, Gene- 
* seo ; Geo. YY. Root, York; Richard Peck, Lima. 
Any five of them shall constitute a quorum for 
the transaction of business, and all vacancies may 
be filled by the Board. 
Art. 5. Upon the capital stock being subscri¬ 
bed and paid in as aforesaid, the said Board of 
Managers shall proceed to carry out the object of 
this Association by the importation of stock, and 
tor such purpose may employ necessary agents. 
Art. 6. The interest of the individual members 
of this Association, shall he in proportion to the 
amount subscribed by them respectively-—and in 
such proportion they shall share in the profits, 
benefits and losses of the Association. 
Art. 7. That an early settlement may be made 
and a division had among the members of the 
Association, it shall be the duty of the Board of 
Managers, after the importation of such Stock, to 
render an account of the capital stock subscribed 
and paid in, and the stock imported by them, thev 
shall cause to be sold at public auction, giving 
due notice of the time and place of sale, under 
the following regulations and restrictions : 
1st. No animal so imported and sold shall be 
removed from the County of Livingston for three 
years next succeeding such sale. 
2d. All members of the Association shall have 
preference in the use of such animals upon com¬ 
pliance with the terms of the purchaser. 
Art. 8. The Board of Managers shall divide 
among and pay to members of the Association in 
proportion to their interest as aforesaid, the pro¬ 
ceeds of such sale, together with all assets in their 
hands, belonging to such Association, deducting 
therefrom actual expenses and disbursments. 
A committee of one from cacli town was ap¬ 
pointed to obtain subscribers to the Association. 
N. Y. STATE POULTRY SOCIETY. 
The following is a copy of tbe Constitution 
adopted at the late meeting of poultry-raisers at 
Saratoga: 
Article 1. This Society shall he known as the 
“New York State Society for the Improvement of 
Domestic Poultry.” 
2. 'J he officers of this Society shall consist of a 
President, two Vice - Presidents, a Corresponding 
Secretary, a Recording Secretary and ’Treasurer, 
and a Board of ten Managers,who, together, shall 
conduct the affairs of the Society. 
3. This Society shall hold a public exhibition 
oi Poultry annually, at such time and place as the 
Managers may designate, during which time the 
officers of the Society shall be chosen by ballot, 
and the reports of the Secretary, Treasurer and 
Managers be presented. 
4. Any person may become an annual member 
of this Society upon the payment of one dollar, 
.ami any person paying ten dollars into the 
Treasury of the Society at any time, shall be con¬ 
sidered a member for life. Honorary members 
may be'appointed at any time, at the pleasure of 
the Society. All members and their families shall 
have free admission to the Society’s Exhibitions. 
5. Members of the Society only, shall be per¬ 
mitted to compete for premiums at any of its 
Exhibitions. 
6. The receipts of the Society, after deducting 
the expenses, shall be wholly devoted to premiums. 
7. The Board of Managers shall have power to 
make such additional rules and regulations, not 
conflicting with the provisions of this Constitution, 
as to them may seem necessary, and shall give at 
least six months notice of such regulations previ¬ 
ous to each Exhibition of the Society, excepting 
the first * 1 
8. ’I his Constitution may be altered or amend¬ 
ed at any regular meeting of the Society, by a 
vote of two-thirds of the members present 
The list of officers elected, was published on 
the cover of our last number. 
SHOEING HORSES. 
The following are the regulations of the British 
army upon this subject. They were prepared by 
a mixed commission of officers and eminent 
experienced professional men, and have recently 
been issued: 
1. The shoe is to be beveled off so as to leave 
a space and prevent pressure to the sole. 
2. It is not to be grooved or fettered, but simply 
punched and the nails counter-sunk. 
3. Calking is to be applied to the hind shoe 
only, and is to be confined to tho outside heel.— 
The inside heel is to be thickened in proportion. 
4. The weight of the shoe is to be from twelve 
to fifteen ounces according to the size of the horse. 
5. Horses are to be shod with not less than six 
nails in the fore, and seven in the hind shoe ; nor 
is tbe shoe to lie attached with less than three 
nails in each side. 
6. In preparing the foot for the shoe, as little 
as possible should be pared out; and the opera¬ 
tion should he confined to the exfoliating parts of 
the foot only. 
7. Both the fore and the hind shoes are to he 
made with a single clip at the toes. 
It is said in the Ohio Cultivator that a bucket 
or two of water given a horse to drink just befoie 
riding him, takes from him all disposition for 
capering, and renders him perfectly sedate. . 
