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“PROGRESS AND IMPROVEMENT.” 
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VOLUME VIL NO. 38.1 
ROCHESTER, N. Y.,-SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1858. 
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j WHOLE NO. 348, 
MOORE’S RURAL NEW-YORKER, crescences should be “ extracted” and removed inclemencies of weather. This fact has been 
an original WEEKLY or borned. Underdrawing may also be prose- demonstrated time and again, and yet it is the 
agricultural, literary and family journal, cu ted in many sections, and we are glad to « crying evil” in sheep husbandry. Shelter is 
•- know that this branch of farm improvementand the prime necessity and is the object to which 
CONDUCTED BY D. D. T. MOORE, enrichment is receiving increased attention in the shepherd should devote especial attention. 
with an able co rps of assistant eiiitor . yar j oug por ti ong 0 f Western and Central New Confinement is not advisable—yet the opportu- 
special CONTRIBUTORS> York. The example of Messrs. Johnston and nity of seeking refuge when it is most wanted 
h. t. brooks, proe. c. dewey, Swan of Geneva, (often cited in the Rural,) is ought to be given. 
T. 0. peters, ^ white ^ LANGW 0RTH ’ eminently worthy of imitation by those seeking Looking at the question in no other light than 
_ permanent and profitable investments on their that of economy it recommends itself for the 
The Rural New-Yorker is designed to be *niqne and own premises. following reasons: First, It removes disease and 
beautiful in appearance, and unsurpassed in Value, Puritv and Indian Corn is a great “ institution” in this promotes the general health of the flock.— 
a Reliable Guide on the important Practical Subjects connected country — an indispensable “Native, char- Second, It will increase and improve the quali- 
with the business ot those whose interests it advocates, it tered by the aborigines, and largely entering ty of the fleece. Third, Its peculiar effects will 
“"an^ into the “body corporate” of the “universal be distinctly perceptible at yeaning Jime. These 
priate and beautiful Engravings, than any other paper published 1 ankee N ation and a right smart sprinkling three propositions are based upon the idea that 
in this Country,—rendering it a complete Agricultural, Lit- 0 f “ the rest of mankind,” to say nothing of the everything that can be done to promote the 
■rary and Family Newspaper. “swinish multitude.” It is coming on apace, comfort of the animal must redound to the 
addressed to D. I). T. moore, Rochester, N. Y. y et tbe country will hardly make a crap, as healthiness of the system, and consequently-, to 
For Terms, and other particulars, see last page. the Southerners say, in consequence of the its productiveness and perfection. Again, it is 
" ■ — 1 —.. . backward spring, non-germination of the seed, generally admitted that warm, comfortable 
pjrjr> y fZy / «3fV Y and other drawbacks. The golden grain and sheds or enclosures are equivalent to ascertain 
mUl flll f W* ijluX t nutritious foliage will therefore be in demand, amount of food. A very large proportion of 
- y at least in many regions, and both should be the food consumed in winter is used by the 
~ =r=: secured in the best manner. “The process of animal economy in supplying heat to the body, 
NOTES FOR AUTUMN. harvesting should depend upon circumstances— and the amount expended is proportionate to 
_ 7TT , • c „ • , i • _ cutting up at the roots being generally consider- the exposure to which the animal is subject. 
September, with its beautifully varied skies, ° ,, , , . . f , „ . .... 
, . , ed preferable, unless it is so late that there is no l n herding sheep for the winter a judicious 
balmy atmosphere, and golden-tiuted Autum- „. . , e „ , q r , „ , . , 
. / . 1 . . n . , reasonable prospect of its ripening before frost, selection and separation of the flock is called 
nal landscape, initiates the Fall Campaign ot , e , , , fo , , . 
,, TI , , mi f . onin If late and subject to injury from frost, topping for. No rule can be laid down for the guidance 
p; ;. ; & 
tun 
ERARY AND FAMILY NEWSPAPER. 
All communications, and business letters, should be 
addressed to D. D. T. MOORE, Rochester, N. Y. 
For Terms, and other particulars, see last page. 
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NOTES FOR AUTUMN. 
September, with its beautifully varied skies. 
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, ed preferable, unless it is so late that theie is no In herding sheep for the winter a judicious 
balmy atmosphere, and golden-tiuted Autum- „ . . , t c , q * . „ , „ , J . ,, , 
. , . 1 . . n • ( reasonable prospect of its ripening before frost, selection and separation of the flock is called 
nal landscape, initiates the Fall Campaign ox r , , , , , , „ 
,, TI , , d ,.j„ If late and subject to injury from frost, topping for. No rule can be laid down for the guidance 
the Husbandman. 3 be extreme heat and aidu- , , , ", ,.. . . , s 
, . , 0 , j would save the fodder and expedite ripening— 0 f the shepherd in this respect—a watcliful- 
ous labors of Summer are past, and alieady , , , . . r , , r 
, ,, , f though there would be a depreciation of at least ness on his part, and the exercise ol judgment 
succeeded by a change ot scene and opeiations— • n, . . u t ■ » , 1 _ 
, (1 • • -p i ten per cent, in weight and bulk of grain. are alone necessary. The size of lus flock and 
and the invincible Rural Army now enteis upon , , , , . ■> ... 
J 1 Kttqttttq mcTTFC Am eh mi IH nnw ho rl ^ m n 1 _ u. _:_^ i F..,. l___:il __ 
, 1T , f ^ A«ovnh*ATic though there would be a depreciation of at least ness on his part and the exercise of judgment 
succeeded by a change ot scene and opeiations— • i u n c • » , r ^ ® 
, tl • • -I, p vnl AvrY1 , TVirt _ tors iTnnn tGT1 P er cent * ln wel g^ lt anc * g ram - are alone necessary. The size of Ins flock and 
and the invincible Itural Army now enteis upon m , ,, , , , . 
the performance of the final act in the great . 1 histlks, Ac., shrinld now be demol- the conveniences he hasior keeping will govern 
practical Drama of the Seasons. Thns far this ‘stod, root and branch. Declare and wage a his action. In largo flocks the strong and the 
surpassingly interesting nod profitable drama— ™r of eaterm.natron on and against the whole feeble should bo separated, another division 
enacted by myriads of intelligent, skillful and ^ from J our P™”"* “ d thc constitute tin. 1 Aeding ewes, then the 
industrious cultivators in the great Laboratory adjotnmg roads,des-coatr or provoke your lambs, and so on, keeping, if possible,each class 
„ . , , r ■ neighbors to “ good works in doing likewise— nnd ao-e bv themselves 
of Nature, with Mother Earth for stage, various 6 ° . 6 , .. . ana a Q e Dy unemseives. 
1 A. tc tUiotvn nnri inutipmppiu nf 1,„ 5 . an d complain of or prosecute plank and railroad The department to which the highest impor- 
DEDEBICK’S PARALLEL LEVER VERTICAL HAY PRESS, 
PATENTED MAY 18t’n AND JUNE 6th, 1854. 
of Nature, with Mother Earth for stage, various 
seeds, trees, fertilizers and implements of hus¬ 
bandry for properties and machinery, the sun, 
moon and stars for side and foot lights, the ze¬ 
nith and horizon for scene and drop curtains, 
the birds of heaven for orchestra, and the nume¬ 
rous habitans of mountain, plain and valley as 
an audience — has proceeded successfully in 
and complain of or prosecute plank and railroad The department to which the highest impor- In the Rural of May 19th, 1855, we gave a that it requires scarcely any explanation.— 
companies who neglect to comply with “the tance in the winter care of sheep is attached, is cut and description of Mr. Dederick’s Parallel When the door, C, is closed, the head, U, is 
statute in such cases made and provided.” The that one from whence must flow all the streams Lever Horizontal Press, which has since then moved over to either side at pleasure. The 
“border ruffians’ have too much “freedom, 1 calculated to sustain and invigorate the system, attracted considerable attention,—and we now hay is then thrown in, and when the box is 
even for a Presidential campaign, and they and Here there should be no inattention or careless- accede to the request of the manufacturers by full the head is moved back again to the center 
their permitters need special “Jessie.” ness—everything connected with it ought to giving an engraving of their Parallel Lever of the press. The power being then applied to 
rous habitans of mountain, plain and valley as ^eir permitters need special “Jessie.” ness —-everything connected with it ought to giving an engraving of their Parallel Lever of the press. The power being then applied to 
an audience_has proceeded successfully in ^ arious other matters will soon require more ;h a?e an for of system and all should move like Vertical Press, which, they aver, is being pre- the parallel levers, J, K, through the block and 
almost every district of our fertile, productive or ^ ess attention. Among other things it is now c fock-work. The food, taken into the animal ferred to the horizontal. tackle system of ropes and pulleys, N, R, R, 
and widely-extended country. True, a back- ln order to decl(le relatlve to future operations organization, becomes the vital principle, and “The power of the toggle joint,” say the the follower, B, is pressed upward against the 
ward and inauspicious Spring retarded the and stations —whether this field shall con- t fo 3 is increased or diminished proportionately manufacturers, “was first applied to pressing hay with a power which is not interfered with 
opening of the first act, and an unusually scorch- tlDae ln grass or be , d j evoted }° summer S rains ’ to the care received and the quantity and quali- hay by the application of one joint and lever ; b y the least paUicle of friction against the sides 
inu and dry Summer somewhat interfered with aud that one 8eeded or cultivated in spring ty 0 f the food given. Foqd perfbrms two im- the lever being attached to the centre of the of lh e press; with a power which is as simple 
ing and dry Summer somewhat interfered with I ilu “ ”, uc occucu V ' U1 ™ C “ T 1U * ty ot tlie toocl g lvcn - ro( > a flerfcnns two im- the lever being attached to the centre of the of the press; with a power which is as simple 
the second,—yet, taking all in all, the perform- I crops — and to niake P re P aratlons accordingly, portant offices or functions in the animal econo- follower. This plan worked as well as could as ifc is evidently tremendous. The door, C, 
ance and probable receipts, are highly satisfac-i Those wli0 want good Ti mothy meadows are m y—the furnishing of nourishment to supply be expected under the unavoidable circum- and also a similar door on the other side, is then 
tory. Still much depends upon the skill and reminded tbat the present is the best time for t ^ e waste of the system, and keeping up the stance of the follower tipping, and consequent- opened ; the bale is then bound, and the ends 
judgment exercised in performing the various seedlI1 g- 1 he saving ot the best field and gar- c fo or fo necessary to givdthe body hejit sufficient ly moving with a terrible friction against the of il bein S relieved by releasing the end ol the 
scenes of the third and last act,—and, continu- den 8eeds pr0ve good econom y ln mati y to sustain vigorous and healthy acfion. In the sides of the press. In 1843 this arrangement bar or handle, D,it is taken out from either side 
ing the simile, we may perhaps be permitted to lnstauces - The early feeding of swine intended c h 0 i ce of fodder much discrimination maybe was improved upon by Mr. Dederick adding an at pleasure. 
officiate as Prompter to and in behalf of the for f a ttenln g should not be neglected — and use d for the purposb of attaining certain results, additional lever, the levers now operating to and . “ It is worthy of remark that when the bale 
thousands of actors whom we have the privilege man y can thus advantageously dispose ol sur- but we re f e r at preset only to the general rule from each other like the legs of a pair of com- 18 made ’ tbe doors of . tlus P ress can be opened 
of addressing. Therefore, discarding metaphor pb^ pum pkins, l e use a pp es, <kc. | of sufficiency and quality for the purpose of win- passes. But though this was a decided im- by a boy, standing right in front of the coor, 
and poetry, we raise the curtain and take a AA7TNTEB. CAKE OF ANIMALS tering in good condition. Vo will add, how- provement, still, as the two levers in this plan one hand, whereas, as is well lnown, e 
practical survey — in this wise : r ^ ever, that variety is an essential,—no animal is are attached close to the centre of the follower, doors of t, h e otbel ' hay presses have to be pound- 
Wheat Seeding, and preparation therefor, is ! '°' possessed of greater epicureanism in this re- and therefore do not remove the liability of its ed opea Wlth a mallet or crowbar, and w en 
the most immediate and important labor in Among the various animals kept by farmers, spec t than the sheep. Petri, in the German tipping, it did not prove to be that for which he relieved will fly open with a force sufficient to 
many sections A great majority Of our read- 110ne are 80 iU y constituted to endure exposure Farmer's Encyclopedia enumerates two hundred was in search, namely, the perfection of the break a man’s leg. This press is operated by a 
crops and to make preparations accordingly, j p 0 rta.nt offices or functions in the animal econo- follower. This plan worked as well as could as ^ p s evidently tremendous. The door, C, 
Those who want good timothy meadows are ; m y_the furnishing of nourishment to supply be expected under the unavoidable circum- and also a similar door on the other side, is then 
of addressing. Therefore, discarding metaphor plus pumpkins, refuse apples, Ac. | of efficiency and quality for the purpose of win- passes. But though this was a decided im- °y a ooy, siamung ngnt in ironu u. me u W ., 
aud poetry, we raise the curtain and take a "WTNTER CAKE OF ANIMALS tering in good condition. Ve will add, how- provement, still, as the two levers in this plan one hand, wncreas, as is well lnown, e 
practical survey — in this wise : r ^ ^ ever, that variety is an essential,—no animal is are attached close to the centre of the follower, doors of t, h e ot h er ba y presses have to be pound- 
Wiieat Seeding, and preparation therefor, is ! '°' m ;, SHE SP ~ possessed of greater epicureanism in this re- and therefore do not remove the liability of its ed ope ^ wlth a mallet or crowbar, and w en 
the most immediate and important labor in Among the various animals kept by farmers, spect than the sheep. Petri, in the German tipping, it did not prove to be that for which he relieved will fly open with a force sufficient to 
many sections A great majority 6f our read- 110ne are 80 iU y constituted to endure exposure Farmer's Encyclopedia enumerates two hundred was in search, namely, the perfection of the break a man’s leg. This press is operated by a 
era abide in Brain-growing districts, where win- to the rigor of our win for months as sheep, and an d fifty-two plants which are eaten with avidi- Toggle Joint Hay Press. He therefore perse- horse l,p01i a capstan ’ the llorse g01Bg rouud 
WINTER CAKE OF ANIMALS. 
NO. IIL-SHESP. 
ter wheat is successfully cultivated, and those at th e same time no class seems to be so poorly t y by them and from which they derive benefit, vered, designing and experimenting, until in on a 7eu or eigbd . f “ ot sweep oa ty 81x time8 
who grow this crop have no time to lose in pre- cared for - Th e sheep, of all farm stock, is the Regularity in feeding is another item which 1853, (after ten years consecutive thought and to make a ba ‘ e - Wlth two men and a boy 
paring the ground for and depositing the seed. mosfc dependent upon man for the supply of its demands attention. According to the action of labor,) he succeeded to his entire satisfaction. wlU bale, without any extra exertion, from six 
In localities where the Midge (weevil) prevails. eve 'T necessity. Its long domestication has the juices of the stomach, upon the food given His press is now operated by two parallel tog- to ulue tuus per da J.’ accordlD S the No \ or 
the early sowing of early and hardy varieties changed almost entirely its nature—has impar- w m this be regulated. Nature will make the gle joints and levers, so arranged that one lever size of the press. This can be readily conceiv- 
is especially necessary. The Prompter’s opin- tcd to ifc > in a greater or less degree, an artificial requisition upon the animal and it looks to the is near one end, and the other near the other ed when 18 considered that the time required 
ion, endorsed by the most experienced wheat being, and if it was ever hardy and rugged, it shepherd for the supply to meet the call. Wa- end of the follower; and as the arms of each to °P erate tbe machine to make a bale does not 
growers, is that early sowing is always advisa- rs not now calculated to withstand the cold ter should be convenient of access, although the set of toggles are exactly of the same length, exceed 30 ^.ecou s , ant ow easi y t is is one 
bfo — except where the Hessian Fly abounds, winds and rains of our northern climate, so cravings of thirst may be quenched by the use and connected together at exactly the same by the horse may be inferred from the tact that 
If the fly prevails to any considerable extent, prevalent during fall and winter. Nature has 0 f snow, it is a mistaken policy to confine them distance upon the follower and at their outer three men upon a sweep two feet J | ® llg '® r than 
and there is no fear of the midge, late sowing certainly given to the sheep a great pliancy of to this mode of obtaining the moisture necessa- ends, it will be seen at once that the circum- lhat used b y the horse, can press 300 Ids. into 
is preferable. The policy of continuing wheat constitution in order to adapt itself to the vari- ry to supply the saliva glands with the amount stance of the follower, canting and moving with our USUld dimensions viz., 3 feet 1 me es 
culture in districts where the midge has become 0118 circumstances in which it may be placed, needful in the process of digestion. Many far- that terrible friction visible in the one lever p >ng bj 22 by inches on si es in t e same 
very destructive, is at least questionable,—and and every transition is marked by some pecu- mers contend that so much water is drank as | hay press, and in the two lever press in which time, and without any hard or extra labor what- 
our impression is that a change to other crops, liarity either ol form, size, or external cover- to render the system more liable to colds and the levers work in different directions, is entire- evei- In view of the many re erences we can 
and more attention to stock and dairy husban- ing adapted to its welfare. Extremes of tem- kindred diseases, but if good shelter has been ly and absolutely removed. Hence, whereas the make to gentlemen using our machines in va- 
dry, and fruit growing, is advisable iu many perature, however, are wholly unsuited to its provided for them it will counteract this effect, timbers in those presses have to be 10 and 12 rious P art8 of the cou ntry, we know we can 
localities of Western New York. But those perfection—and furthermore, whatever HI treat- Sheep to winter well, must be herded in good inches square, the timbers in these presses, for command confidence when we affirm that this 
who continue wheat growing, should procure ment it may receive from the shepherd, amends order and this state of body needs to be kept up .— baling the same amount of hay into the same P ara ^ e ^ Lever Hay Pi ess is wariantec to e, in 
good seed ot the varieties least affected by the will not be made by that power which has There is no recruiting point, no rallying of wast- compass are only 4 and 5 inches square; and | eve jy respect, the simplest, most compact, 
insect, and sow at the earliest possible moment hitherto exerted an influence in its behalf.—• e( q energies, no replenishing of vitality—if a these have been proved, by thorough and sci- eas ^ es ^ mg, most convenient an powei u 
on ground prepared in the best manner. Good ^ here are points, which, when reached, can downward course is begun it is carried through, entific testing, to be capable of sustaining more bay press in the nite btates. 
culture and clean seed are essential, insects or uevei be recalled when the energies will cease <«profit and loss” closes the account. To avoid than twice the weight that, in these parallel ^ or ^ anu bictiu ers cart an prices, see a 
no insects — and liming and brining also, espe- to rally and disease and death ensue, carrying this, sheep must not be compelled to roam the lever presses, can ever fall upon them. In the veit isement in t is paper, 
cially if smut is feared. The surface drainage off frequently entire flocks. pasture or stubble lands too late in the fall. After two lever presses in which the levers work in 
of wheat fields is also an important item — for, ^ here are certain conditions to which all en- f r0 st the ’grass loses a great proportion of its opposite directions, one lever, and consequently J ^ LL l au ^s on which clover or the glasses are 
as we have said in a former volume, a day or gaged iu sheep husbandry must subscribe if nutrition and though there may be no perceptible oue end of the follower, starts before the other ; grown, must either have lime in them naturally, 
two spent with the round-pointed shovel in they are desirous that the occupation should be decline in appearance—there is daily a loss of whereas, with the levers and toggles arranged or that mineral must be aitificially supplied.— 
cleaning out dead furrows, t&c., may save a hun- a profitable one. A specific mode of treatment stamina in animals thus fed. The only mode aud working parallel with each other, both It matters but little whether it be supplied in 
dred bushels of grain on many a farm. No is necessary to the attainment ot specific pur- 0 f avoiding this result is to yard early. levers and every part of the follower starts sim- the form of stone-lime, oyster lime or marl, 
farmer can afford to neglect such matters. poses, though there are certain general rules We say again, shelter comfortably, feed regu- ultaneously. This is Mr.- D.’s main improve- Mould is indispensable in every soil, and 
Draining can now be done advantageously, which govern each branch of this department larly and give supply equal to demand—in fine ment, and one of the very highest importance a healthy supply can alone be preserved through 
and should not be neglected. Waste and nearly of farm economy and areequally binding upon sustain a healthy aud perfect development of in all hay aud cotton presses. the cultivation of clover and the grasses, by the 
useless swamps and low grounds can be ditched, all classes of this animal. U ie animal system and in « due season ye shall “The engraving of our Parallel Lever Vertical turning in of green crops, or by the application 
and the stumps, grubs, and other unsightly ex- The firs fgreat want of sheep is protection from receive your reward." I Press, which we herewith send you, is so plain of composts rich in the elements of mould. 
For Manufacturers’ card and prices, see ad- 
All lands on which clover or the grasses are 
It matters but little whether it be supplied in 
the form of stone-lime, oyster lime or marl. 
Mould is indispensable in every soil, and 
