RURAL LIFE 
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Found ready at every man’s hand, it ia tne duly 01 
the press to disseminate all such information as I 
will tend to place owncra of stock in the most 
favorable condition for carrying on the war 
against so fearful and destructive an enemy 7 . 
With this view, wo place before the readers ot 
the Rural New-Yorker condensations from the 
various sources which are accessible. It may be 
\fell enough to promise that the advocates ot 
bleeding and non-blood-letting, both have their 
say in these statements, and it is for farmers to 
jndgo which course they will adopt, in case neces¬ 
sity should compel. Our own ideas, whether 
worth little or much, we must, admit, Btrongly 
I'uvor the opinions of those who would prohibit. 
t.h* use of the lancet, preserving all the blood in 
MOORE’S RURAL NEW-YORKER, 
AS ORIGINAL WEEKLY 
RURAL, LITERARY AND FA MILY NEWSPAPER. 
CONDUCTED BY D. D. T. MOORE, 
With an Able Corps of Assistants and Contrib ntors. 
Tnz Kuril New-Yorker is designed to be nnutirrBfiBed 
In Value, Purity, Usefulness and Variety of Contents, and 
unique and beautiful in Appearance. Its Conductor devotee 
hie personal attention to the supervision of its various de¬ 
partments, and earnestly labors to render thu Rural an 
eminently Reliable Guide on all the Important Practical, 
Scientific and other Subjects intimately connected with the 
business or those whose interests it zealously advocates. 
As a Family Journal it is eminently Instructive and 
Entertaining—beine so conducted that it can be safely 
institute agricultural schools or colleges, or 
fill offices in those already established, or to 
endorse the 
a selection from the pen of W. C'. Spooner, ’ . 
is offered. 
oThe earlier symptoms of this disease are very 
slight and obscure, and thus it is, that it often 
makes great Inroads among a herd of cattle before 
its presence is known. A very slight but short 
cough, find a little staring or tho coat, are the 
earlier tokens of a departure from health, and it 
may run on for weeks in this slate, Then, with on 
increase of these symptoms, we may notice (if the 
cattle are in the field,) that tin; affected beast fags 
behind the herd, and docs not feed so readily as 
before. This may be considered as the first stage. 
After some time we find the breathing greatly 
accelerated, the animal loses flesh, and often with 
great rapidity, and the appetite is further dimin¬ 
ished, and now the attend re alarmed, and 
begin to think something serious is tho matter. 
We may call this the second stage, to distinguish 
it from the thir J, or latter stage, In which the most, 
urgent distress is manifested; the animal is greatly 
reduced, the appetite fails almost entirely, and 
also, respiration is greatly 
compound of any patent rnannro 
manufacturer who is wise or unwise enough to 
make it an object for them to do so. With them 
the opinion of Liebio, or any smaller agricultu¬ 
ral chemist, is both law and gospel, which it 
would he the height of folly to question, while 
the experience of a hundred practical men, for 
a scries of years, is but a succession of blunders. 
The farmer has another class of warm friends 
that seem to be in a chrysalis state, or at least 
dormant, most of the time, and are alive and 
[ active only a little tiino during the summer and 
fall of every fourth year, previous to each Presi¬ 
dential election. But during their activity they 
are extremely diligent and bold,—their love for 
the farmers b t 7 qty astonishing,—and their high 
opinion shows a great contrast when compared 
with the classes previously noticed. They freely 
assort that the farmers arc the most independent, 
the most honest, the most intelligent, and the 
most virtuous class in the community,—that they 
are the true conservators of the country, and 
but for them it would have gone to ruin long ago. 
They consider it a great honor to associate with 
such men,and nothing but aelf-S&crillolbg patriot¬ 
ism,—the duty they owe their country,—prevents 
them from engaging at once in a calling so truly 
CAItKINOTON’S DRAIN PLOW 
soil, making a complete tunnel (drain,) leaving its 
sides smooth and compact, so that it will remain 
open for many years.'’ 
Wc have had the pleasure of examining the 
model of this plow, and formed a very favor¬ 
able opinion of its utility. We have also been 
shown several certificates fruin prominent farm¬ 
ers, speaking in the highest terms of the value 
of the improvement. Among others, Hon. A. B. 
Dickinson, of Steuben, has thoroughly tested this 
Drain Plow, and strongly commended it In his 
agricultural addresses and through tho press. 
Mr. I), regards it as tho best draining plow in 
use, and we need not add that his opinion is enti¬ 
tled to great weight. For further information, 
I see announcement of the inventor and manufac- 
It works admirably in clay or hard-pan turor in our advertising department. 
The above engraving represents a Drain Plow, 
patented by Mr. J. Carrington, of Avoea, Steu¬ 
ben Co., N. Y-, on tbe 29th of March, 1859. We 
give the substance of the inventor’s claim and 
description of the advantages of this valuable 
’P’A'S&lt 
“The accompanying cut illustrates a Drain 
[’low patented by me in March, 1859. i claim the 
combination and arrangement of a replaceable 
pointed coulter, with a continuous plate or solid 
standard carrying tho mole, (which is simply a 
ronnd piece of east, iron nearly 4 inches in diam¬ 
eter,) and a brace in the rear, connecting the said 
mole to the beam, and also to tho handles, m rep¬ 
resented in the engraving. It can bo so guaged 
THE FARMER AND HIS FRIENDS, 
How the idea became so general, that farming 
is a business requiring but little knowledge, and 
little natural ability for its successful prosecution, 
In a question that has puzzled ds much. That 
this idea has been, if it is not now general among 
those in other trades and professions, it is idle to 
deny. To say that a man is a farmer, is equiva¬ 
lent, in the view of many, to saying that be is an 
honest, plodding kind of a person, who knows 
enough to plow 7 , and sow, and grow corn, and 
feed cattle, but is entirely unfit for a legislator, or 
for taking any active part in the government of 
the country, or in anything cIhc requiring quick 
perception, and an active, well-trained ruind. 
The merchant, the lawyer, or the manufacturer, 
after having acquired a competence, often feels a 
desire for rural pursuits, as a kind of pastime. 
He wishes for a little diversion from the great 
and intellectual work in which he is engaged, and 
which he imagines to he wearing upon the bruin. 
For this, there is nothing like farming, as it can 
make but very little demand upon that delicate 
and over-taxed organ, and nlford an opportunity 
for air and exercise. It will require some 
thought, to be sure, but not enough to make a 
ripple on the great ocean of his vast mind. He 
buys a farm within a lew hours' ride of his resi¬ 
dence, and employs what farm laborers are 
deemed necessary—any help will do, with a mas¬ 
ter-mind to direct. But, strange to say, things 
don’t go right There seems to bo a perverseness 
about Nature that he had never noticed before. 
He never had such a feeling idea of the fall and 
its penalty—“ cursed is the ground—thorns and 
thistles shall it bring forth for thee.” The crops 
are poor where they should be good, and, in some 
places, lacking where an abundance was antici¬ 
pated. The only persons that ever admired the 
place, or complimented the proprietor, were a 
couple of roving botanists, in search of a line 
collection of natural plants, and they threw up 
their bauds in perfect delight at the first sight of 
his corn-fields. At the end of the year, he finds 
himself a few thousands out, though he had tbe best 
evidence on purchasing, that the farm was a good 
one, and paid a fair profit over expenses. He is 
surprised, and the neighbors laugh and say 
nothing. It is tried another year, with even a 
worse result, and the thing is abandoned, the 
owner concluding that he is altogether too wise, 
his perception too quick, his mind too active, 
and too well trained for a farmer. 
Another of the same class, but possessing more 
common sense, acts differently. He hires a good, 
practical farmer, and to him delivers sage 
rumination ceases 
accelerated, ebortand catching; the beast, indeed, 
pants foe breath, and soon dies from suffocation.” 
In the treatment, tho same writer remarks, that 
if the herd be large, and only one or two animals 
to be affected, no matter what stage of the 
for about four or five days. Bran and linseed 
mashes may be given; indeed, linseed, either in 
the form of crushed seed, or cake, is a very de¬ 
sirable food for an animal either suffering under, 
or recovering from, this complaint.” 
Having thus given tho views of an English 
writer and veterinarian of repute, we offer those 
of an American, pursuing similar vocations,—from 
whose works we have often, and not vainly, sought 
information, —Dr. Geo. H. Dadd. The doctor 
remarks: 
‘‘If a sound and healthy tone of the physical 
powersof neat stock is the best preventive against 
this formidable malady, it follows, that a course 
of medication and management, calculated to 
restore the lost healthy tone, is the most rational. 
In the first place, the patient should be removed 
from its associates, into a loose bam or shed; tho 
diet mast be light and nutritious. The general 
indications of euro are as follows:—Restore the 
suppressed evacuations, secretions, and excre¬ 
tions; provided either arc interrupted, and relieve 
all urgent symptoms. 
“In view of fulfilling the foregoing indications, 
the following recipe is submitted: — Glycerine, 
1 ounce: iodide of potassium, 5 drachms; tincture 
appear 
disease is exhibited, it is prudent to slaughter at | 
once, and thus endeavor to nip the disease in the 
bud. In the third stage of the disease, it iB abso¬ 
lutely useless to treat the- animal at all,— safety 
demands it should be instantly dispatched,—and, 
in the second, medicinal care, is, to say the least, 
of very doubtful utility. It Is in the first stage, 
while merely the short, husky eough, and staring 
coat are apparent,— but which betoken the exist¬ 
ence of the disease with tho utmost cortainty,— 
that treatment may be instituted with a fair 
prospect of success. Mr. Si’OONBB does not 
advise cutting down the vital powers by mon¬ 
strous bleeding and purgatives; for it is by the 
aid of the vital poweiB we should endeavor to 
effect a cure. On the other hand, he considers 
addresses,—their labors are arduous,—their love 
and admiration unbounded,—but after election 
their feelings suddenly subside, and they are not 
heard from for the next four years. 
Wo tike the signs of the times. Farmers are 
not much longer to be deceived. They have 
always thought, and they are beginning to talk, 
for themselves. We see abundance of evidence 
of this in tbe discussions held at different places 
the past winter. In some eases pretenders have 
received a cheek that, if not very flattering, will 
prove, we have no doubt, very useful. Let the 
good work go on. Insist on a reason for all 
statements that appear unreasonable, or that do 
not accord with your experience, and never fear 
to give your experience freely and manfully. An 
ouuce of experience is worth pounds of untried 
theory. _ 
of this malady. The fli Bt-mentioned sayB:—“Bleed¬ 
ing ia the sheetachor, and should be pushed to its 
full extent.” The last named-conslders “bleed¬ 
ing the sheet-anchor in all inflammatory diseases, 
and on the appearance of the first symptoms of 
the disease, a considerable quantity of blood, (say 
a gallon from a full sized animal,) should be taken 
at once, and then a regular practitioner should be 
called in to prescribe and administer the proper 
remedies. This is to be followed by external ap¬ 
plications of powerful stimulants, or blisters to the 
sides of tho chest, or setons in the dewlap and 
chest; or hellebore Issues.” 
Mr. Milward, a member of the Royal Agricul¬ 
tural Society of Flngland, has given publicity to a 
prescription for the treatment of this disease, 
which he states has not been known to fail in a 
single instance. It is as follows:—“On tho. first 
appearance of the disease bleed freely ; then give £ 
lb. epsorn salts, 4 oz. of sulphur, 1 oz. of nitre, and 
two drachms of emetic tartar, in three pints of 
gruel. Keep the animal warm and clean. Should 
the symptoms not appear to abate in twelve hours, 
give the following drink:—£ oz. of nitre, 1 drachm 
of camphor, I drachm of emetic tartar, and 2 
drachms of powdered ginger, in a pint of gruel; 
and repeat this drink every eight hours until the 
oppression in breathing bas nearly subsided. If 
the bowels do not act properly, repeat the first 
drink in three pintB of gruel, omitting tho emetic 
tartar. Feed sparingly on bran-mashes, grains 
and gruel, with crushed linseed, but do not give 
roots if there be any inflammation.” 
The subject ia now before our readers,—to that 
extent, at least, which the limits of a journal like 
the Rural will admit,— and while wc fervently 
hope that the stock-breeders and stock-owners of 
our country may be spared such a dreadful ca¬ 
lamity as a visitation of this disease would entail, 
surely the labor of preparing to avert disaster, or 
of stemming the tide, should it portend wreck and 
ruin, may be characterized as a work of wisdom. 
PLETJRO - PNEUMONIA. 
Pulverized lobelia seeds, 1 ounce; pulverized 
ginger, 1 drachms; hot water,2 quarts. Mix, and 
inject. 
«it is a woeful error to resort to blood-letting in 
this malady; for, in the first place, all epizootic 
diseases are of a very prostrating character, and 
in a brief space of time generally commit the 
most fearful ravages, so that all the blood in the 
economy is needed; some of it goes to repair tho 
mischief occurring in the organs of respiration 
and elsewhere; and another quantum is needed to 
carry on tho vital operations; in fact, then- is no 
blood to spare. In the next place, blood, under 
all the stages of this malady, is highly carbonized. 
Now, it seem? to be more necessary to de¬ 
carbonize it than to abstract it; it can be 
decarbonized by administering repeated doses 
of ammonia with much better prospects of 
success, than by the former process. 
“The dose of aqua ammonia, as a diffasable 
stimulant, decarbonizer and antiseptic, is from 
two to four drachms; it should be largely dilated 
with water or gruel; for if given alone it will act 
as a vesicant and irritant, and thus do more harm 
than good. It may be given often, provided it is 
well diluted, as it does not accumulate in the sys¬ 
tem, but is generally excreted from the same 
through the common excretory outlets. 
“Urgent symptoms may be thus relieved, for 
