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the bad habit of leaning over their saddles to the left. 
This fear disappears when the hunting-horn pommel 
is used. The leaping-horn is also of great use with u 
hard puller, or in riding down a steep place, for in 
either case it prevents the lady from sliding forward. 
But these advantages render the right-hand pommel 
quite useless, a slight projection being all sufficient; 
while this arrangement gives the habit and figure a 
much better appearance. 
11 When a timid, inexperienced lady has to rij^e a 
fiery horse, it Is not a bad plan to attach a strap to 
the outside girth on the right hand, so that she may 
hold it and the right-hand rein atthc same time with¬ 
out disturbing her seat. This little expedient gives 
confidence, and is particularly useful if a fresh horse 
should begin to kick a little. Of course, it is not to 
be continued, but only used to give the timid rider 
temporary assistance. J have hIbo used for the same 
purpose a broad tape passed across the knceB, and so 
fastened that in a fall of the horse it Would give way. 
The prejudice of many American ladies, especially in 
the country, against the third horn of the saddle, is 
purely the result of habit. Having always been ac¬ 
customed to the old style of saddle, they experience 
a restraint in the first use of the leaping-horn, which 
suggests a d.ingerofis confinement of the limbs, and 
they seem to fear that they could not easily disengage 
themselves from it, in case of accident. This fear is 
groundless; they could, in no case, get off on the 
right side, und in dismounting to the left, the leg is 
simply lowered away from it, so that it can, in no 
sense, be considered an obstacle to jumping off from 
the horse. The mere fact that it prevents that worst 
of all accidents—being thrown on to the left horn in 
case of the horse falling-*is an unanswerable argu¬ 
ment in its favor, and no lady, who has become ac- 
cuatomed to its use, would he willing to dispense 
with it.” 
The Bridle.— The bridle should be constructed of 
pliant leather, plain, neat and simple,—ornamenta¬ 
tion is utterly out of place. Where two reins are 
used, they should be made of different material so as 
to be easily distinguished. 
The Bit.— invention has presented many forms, 
but we give preference to either the "Pelham,” or 
the bit and bridoon. Both of these are combinations 
of the snaffle and curb, and the latter, if sufficiently 
large, is elegant in appearance and very effective. 
The Btihkup.— Among our American ladies it is 
customary to use the slipper-stirrup which haB been 
almost discarded by their English cousins. English 
ladies use the open stirrup, and we consider for good 
reason. Except in very cold weather, the slipper 
possesses no advantage, and in warm weather is most 
uncomfortable. 
The Wuir.—Although the whip is an essential iii 
ladies’ riding, it is needless to say more than this,— 
it should be stiff and substantial, and yet not heavy. 
The Dress.—U jpon this portion of our subject a 
whole volume might be launched, and probably with¬ 
out effect, for woman will consult her own tastes and 
finances in the matter, however we may lay down a 
few general rules: 
1st—Whatever be the fashion of the head-dress, it 
should fit. Nothing can be more aggravating than 
to he continually adjusting a bad-fitting riding-hat, 
especially when the hands could be better employed 
in handling the reins and whip. The hat should 
shade from the sun, and protect the neck from rain. 
2d—The hair must be put up in th a firmest possible 
manner. The inode of wearing it will be governed 
by the form of the hat, find the views of the lady 
respecting adaptation to features and circumstances. 
Loose, or flowing hair, should he avoided, except 
short, natural curls. 
3d—With reference to the riding habit, we cannot 
do better than give the following extract from Her¬ 
bert: —“Ladies’ habits are usually made too long: 
if the extra length he turned to a heavy hem at the 
bottom, it will be found much more likely to stay 
Well down over the feet, which is all that is required: 
weights arc unnecessary and cumbersome. A foot 
lunger than an ordinary skirt will be found sufficient, 
if the material l>e suitable. Light cloth will be 
found the most appropriate for the skirt, If the color 
be becoming and sufficiently dark. For country 
riding it may be bordered a foot deep with leather. 
A habit of the same should be worn in winter, 
adapted in shape to the figure of the lady. If she 
be short and plump, the more closely it fits the figure 
the better, particularly the sleeves, which should 
never be large. If she be slight, the dress may he 
opened in front and the sleeves loosened at the wrist, 
with white linen chemisette and sleeves. No basque, 
or a very slight one, should be worn, uor anything 
else which will flutter in flie wind. No ornament is 
needed. A good effect of color and form is all that 
is seen or that is desirable. The fashion of a waist 
coast of light material for summer, revived from the 
fashion of the last century, is a decided improve¬ 
ment, and so is the over-jacket, Of cloth or seal-akin, 
for rough weather. It is the duty of every woman to 
dress in as becoming and attractive a manner as pos¬ 
sible; there is no reason why pretty young girls 
should not indulge in picturesque riding costume so 
long as it is appropriate. 
“ If ladies prefer, a quilted skirt, not too full, may 
he worn. It should he lined witli silk or glazed 
muslin, and will be found no impediment. Long 
boots are a great comfort and protection in riding 
long distances. 
“All ladies who desire that riding should be to 
them a healthful exercise, must take great care that 
their dress be perfectly easy in every part, particu¬ 
larly over the chest and around the ribs. Let the 
boots be easy, and the gloves, which should be 
leather gauntlets, large and soft, and all elastic bands 
very loose.” 
POTATOES.-QUANTITY OF SEED. 
Eds. Rural New-Yorker:— Noticing in your 
paper of April 20tli, a few hints on potato planting, 
I thought, although more used to holding the plow 
than pen, that 1 would jot down my experience ns 
regards the amount of seed per acre. I have always 
believed that in order to secure ft good crop of pota¬ 
toes. it was not only necessary to have good seed, hut 
that it should be in quantity not less Ilian twelve or 
fifteen bushels per acre. Now, however. I am of a 
different opinion. Last spring, having lost nearly all 
my potatoes by freezing, and not being able to get 
more, I planted half an acre In the following manner: 
First. I cut the seed ends oil qnite small, saving the 
rest of the potato to eat. Second, I planted in rows 
three feet and a half apart each way. putting in two 
pieces in each hill, on half the ground that I planted. 
The other half of the ground I put in only one piece 
in a hill. I cultivated them the same as I had done 
years before, using a common shovel plow twice 
during the season and hoeing at the same time. The 
soil on which I planted the potatoes is a dark sandy 
soil, and had been cropped for five years in succes¬ 
sion without any manure whatever. 
As the season advanced I was surprised at the 
remarkably stout growth of tops; and when I came the carrots should he fed from Nov. 1st, at the rate of been breeding Spanish Merinos for a number of ATT it UiPtlTfr 
. ....- 1 — j a. -;.ij one bushel per day for each cow, they would last years, and claims they have more constitution, will UUUU AlVAViJ UllU sfUinp, 
to harvest them I was still more surprised at the yield, 
which was one hundred and fifty, or three hundred until Feb. 10th, from which time the beets may be bear more exposure, and flock together better than - 
bushels per acre, _ a hundred bushels more per acre fed until June 1st, which is the time the green feed any other breed. He had flocked the Longwools Tub Seaso.v.— The first two weeks of May furnished most 
than 1 have ever bad the good fortune to harvest on is to be used. Two acres planted to corn at a yield and the French Merinos with the Spanish, and found unseasonable weather-with snow storms, cold rains and high 
land equally as good and with three times the of 40 bushels, and three acres Bown to oats, peas, and the latter always the best. His sixty head average winds, not to say chilling blasts. An old time adage saya- 
amount of seed. Sncli are facts though roughly barley at the same rate, would yield a total of 200 six and three-fourths pounds per head, He sowed 
expressed. n. c. m. bushels, which wotfld be sufficient to give each cow rye to pasture his ewes on at the season of lambing, ^ ^ repkon {umm wpuld prefw t0 forego the May 
Washara Co , Wis., 1861. three quarts per day during the six months of winter and likes the practice. and windy,” and rely upon fair and warm weather now to fill 
_, , » - feeding. The pumpkins raised with the corn, could Mr. Quinn, of Columbiana. line wool with him their barns in autumn. The weaiber ba« been such, and the 
A SOLEMN PROTEST AGAINST “ASSES.” be fed during the month of October. Five acres of bad proved a failure. Had kept the Spanish and the ground so wet, that very little spring work has yet been done 
grass at two tuns per acre together with the straw Cotswold breeds, and the lattef took on three pounds in this region. But let farmer.- be hopeful still — remem- 
“H T B.” was always supposed, by his most and corn stalks, would supply sufficient fodder for of flesh to one for the former. They are very quiet, baring it is always darkest just before day, and that croaking 
intimate friends, to be a man of progress. The vast the cows, together with feed enough for a team to do eat, and lie down while the fine-wools roam about and hoi of 
multitude, who have for many years been delighted all the work to be done on the land. Ihe manure the >c s to =ee v> a cy can n , an u-woi labor from the nation's "home guard" — those who musl 
with his contributions to the Rural New-Yorker, made by these 10 cows, if they were stabled nights, oO t ieir feed. ><. s a ou wicc as muc or a .,<> s gjjefuiiy an ,i earnestly plant, cultivate and reap to sustain 
have regarded him as one of the progressive school, as they should he, during the Bummer, and all the wold wether as for a Merino, and is not insulted the coun i rv it* d 8 \ of trial Discouraging as is the pros- 
Has he not for manv years been the champion of the time during the winter, would be 10 loads each, or when he takes them to market. At five months old, pect now the “ winter of our discontent ” will soon be made 
hear more exposure, and flock together better than 
any other breed. He had flocked the Longwools 
and the French Merinos with the Spanish, and found 
the latter always the best. His sixty head average 
six and three-fourths pounds per head. He sowed 
A SOLEMN PROTEST AGAINST “ASSES.” 
“ H. T. B.” was always supposed, by his most 
intimate friends, to be a man of progress. The vast 
Tub Season. — The first two weeks of May furnished most 
unseasonable weather—with snow storms, cold rains and high 
winds, not to say chilling blasts. An old time adage says — 
"Cold May and windy. 
Barn filleth up finely," 
but we reckon farmers would prefer to forego the “cold May 
and windy,’ and rtdy upon fair and warm weather n/nu to fill 
their barns in autumn. The weather has been such, and the 
ground so wet, that very little spring work has yet been done 
in this region. But let fanners be hopeful still — remem¬ 
bering it is always darkest just before day, and that croaking 
is of no avail. Tire promised seed time is sure, though it 
may be. late this year, requiring extra effort and hours of 
labor from the nation's “home guard" — those who must 
carefully and earnestly plant, cultivate and reap to sustain 
the country in its day of trial Discouraging aa is the pros- 
poor and landless?—has he not, while each year 
adding many acres to his goodly domain,— at the 
same time loudly advocated the cause of the needy, 
and recommended the division of large farms, so that 
every poor man could have a farm, and no man a 
large one ? Who has delineated with more truth¬ 
fulness, the lines of beauty in nature or art? Were 
he to huve the control of things, the earth would 
blossom like the rose; each farm house would, like 
his own, be surrounded by a noble park; the verbena 
aiyl Geranium would take the place of the elder and 
the thistle in all our gardens. 
llow eloquently “11. T. B.” has advocated the 
cause of patent churns, clothes dryers, and every 
improvement that saves the good housewife toil! 
Suddenly, a change has come o’er the Majsr, Not 
more sudden was the change that recently befel A. 
11. Stephens, or James Gordon Bennett. All those 
visions of beauty, once familiar to “H. T. B.,” arc 
suddenly dispelled. The muses, the painter, and the 
sculptor, no longer give him pleasure in their splen¬ 
did creations, lie has forgotten his old friends who 
have cheered him in his solitude by congenial tastes; 
and at last, discarding all “ lackidaisicul imitations,” 
has found a friend in the "genuine article,”—a 
“jackass.” With the natural desire we have to 
possess the portraits of our dearest friends, be has 
obtained one of said animal, which may he seen in 
the Rural New-Yorker of May 11th, instant. Not 
content with the publicity he has given to the 
physiognomy of his friend he suggests, in his 
communication, that he should take the place of 
the horse, noblest of animals, because forsooth the 
horse will consume more food. I need not reason 
on the expediency of such an innovation. 1 hope 
the most disagreeable and repulsive of animals will 
not sncceed in gaining his point. When the trumpet 
Bounds in Wyoming Valley, calling its gallant citizens 
to rally to sustain “ Our Country’s Flag,” would “ 11. 
T. B.,” clothed in all the “panoply of war,” issue 
from his gates, mounted on his friend, the jackass, 
and jog along to the camp of the army? No! he 
would select the beautiful and fleet horse, and rush 
to victory. 1 have admired “ H. T. B.”—nay, I have 
loved him for his genial qualities, for his refinement 
of thought; and when I have seen him stand en¬ 
tranced before the creation of the artist, or charmed 
with a poetical gem, little did 1 think he would ever 
publish to th© world such a work of art as is found 
connected with his essay in the New-Yorker. 
My friend, renounce your new alliance, and let me 
again see the horse proudly moving through your 
beautiful pastures! w. n. e. 
Rochester, May, 1861. 
♦-V # ♦-»- 
gwal Spirit of 
Seeding vvlih Timothy. 
A writer in the Prairie Farmer gives his expe¬ 
rience for forty years, thus:—“I sow timothy either 
100 loads in all, which, at 20 loads per acre, would 
give you a thorough manuring once in four years. 
To this add a top-dressing of plaster, and enough 
nutriment is given to the soil to warrant the above 
estimates. 
Ten good cows with such keeping will produce a 
yearly average of butter and cheese worth at least 
$10, or a total of $400, and the soil, instead of being 
impoverished, as it certainly must he by a continued 
system of grain raising, will be constantly increased 
in fertility. _ 
Hilling Corn. 
R. C. Randall’s article on the Culture of Corn, 
in the Rural Register, from which we have made 
several extracts, <■ loses with the following paragraph: 
One day while hoeing in our garden corn field of 
a quarter of an acre, we sat down a half hour, and 
studied diligently the character of the rootlets every¬ 
where about us radiating from the corn stalks, from 
one to three inches above the surface of the ground. 
It occurred to ns that Nature designed them for 
something else than mere ornaments; ami that if 
the requisite material for their full development 
were supplied, they might become roots, and add 
something to the vigor of the stalk. Bo, in order to 
make our experiment a fair test, we set to work with 
our hoe, and to each alternate hill we drew up the 
earth, covering the shoots to an average depth of 
three inches. After an interval of two weeks, we 
found, upon examination, that we had a set of vigor¬ 
ous top roots, giving extra support to the stalk, and 
imparting an extraordinary degree of vigor to its 
growth. Nearly every stalk thus “hilled up” afforded 
an extra ear, grew one-fifth taller than those not 
hilled, and the grain ripened several days earlier, 
ilcnce we have ever since argued that it is good 
economy to “hill up” corn; but we would remind 
the farmer that it is a dangerous practice to run plow 
or cultivator so near the stalks as to disturb the 
regular roots. A very simple and efficient cross-bar 
cultivator can be arranged, so that, with a light dip 
on either side, the two outer shares will throw suffi¬ 
cient earth to the stalks, without disturbing the roots. 
Cheese-Jinking Experiments. 
In a late number of tne Rural we gave an extract 
from the London Agricultural Gazette upon “De¬ 
ficiencies in Dairying,” and now' present the conclu¬ 
sions of Dr. Voklokkk, vho is engaged by the Royal 
Ag. Society of F.ngland in a series of dairy experi¬ 
ments. These researcher prove that there is room 
for great improvement even in the best dairies, and 
confirm the results deviously arrived at by the 
Doctor in hie own <!hi^ viz., “ that nearly 26 per 
cent, of the casein and butter which go to form 
cheese pass pass oil in the whey; in fact, that could 
we completely extract therefrom the whey, where we 
make three cheeses now, we should nearly make four; 
ef course the pigs would suffer; but the cheese would 
be much more valuable could it be extracted as food 
his long-wool lambs weigh more than fine-wool 
sheep ever weigh. Mr. Palmer asked if he can keep 
as many to the acre as of fine-wool, to which he re¬ 
plied in the affirmative. 
Mr. Palmer thinks he can keep three fine-wool 
sheep where he could keep but one coarse-wool. 
Mr. QninD thinks coarse wool worth more than 
farmers usually get for it.. He usually sells his at 45 
cents. He summed np by expressing the opinion 
that coarse-wool sheep are twice as profitable as the 
fine. 
Mr. Easton, of Huron county, says that those who 
can make most by raising wool, should grow fine- 
wool sheep. Those who can make most by mutton 
should raise the coarse-wools. This depends partly 
on nearness to market, and partly on the character 
of the country. On billy land, fine-wool sheep do 
best; but in a level country the coarse-wools are 
preferable. 
Dr. Townshend remarked that more fine-wool 
sheep could be kept on an acre, but the difference is 
not in proportion to their weight, A wether that 
weighs two or three hundred pounds, will eat but 
little more than a small one. The Spanish Merino 
sheep is very active in Its habits, runs about a great 
deal, and thus requires more food than if it was quiet. 
The coarse breeds of sheep have good digestion, and 
glorious summer, And tho groat laboratory of Nature prepared 
for an army of producers. Let every one be ready for the 
important but peaceful conflict, aud determined that the 
campaign shall, with the favor of Providence, result in an 
increased production of the staples most in demand, 
Postage on Seeds, Cuttings, Plants. &r.—Some years 
ago the Rural and other journals discussed the subject of 
postal reform—particularly urging the reduction of postage 
on Seeds, Plants, Cuttings, Ac., for the benefit of the agri¬ 
cultural and horticultural public. We are glad to learn that 
such a reform was included in the postal laws adopted at the 
last session of Congress—a section providing that packages 
of seeds, cuttings, Ac., not ejreeding eight ovtuSet in weight, 
shall be charged only one rent an ounce, or fraction of an 
ounce, to any place in the i nited States under 1,000 miles, 
and two gents an ounce for over that distance. Though this 
is announced to he the law, Post-Masters have not yet 
received instructions ou the subject, and hence the old and 
exhorbitant rates are still exacted in most instances. A cor¬ 
respondent (who thinks the RURAL was the pioneer in urg¬ 
ing this wholesome reform, and if so that it should claim a 
little credit therefor,) writes us that though largely engaged 
in mailing plants and seeds, the new law has not benefited 
him a penny—the P M. refusing to mail at less than 6 cents 
per ounce, until he should receive official notice from the P. 
O. Department. Our friend thinks the difference between 6 
cents and 1 cent per ounce on seeds and plants which be has 
mailed siuce the Dew law went Into effect in New York and 
hence convert A large portion of their food into fat. | other cities, amounts to enough to buy a small farm, and 
with oats or wheat—prefer wheat. Have iny ground for man, than, as nsw, in the whey lor-pigs. Dr. 
well fitted in the spring, sow my wheat or oats, as 
the case may be, harrow In one way, sow my timo¬ 
thy, harrow the other way, and then roll the ground 
with a good roller. Let “Thoughtful” do this, and 
as sure ns two and two make four, he will have 
timothy, if his seed is good. I never failed bat once, 
that 1 recollect—then I sowed my timothy without 
harrowing it in. Do not be afraid of covering tim¬ 
othy seed. A harrow cannot cover it too deep. If 
a good roller is used, there will be no need of har¬ 
rowing to cover it.” 
Food of Cows niter Calving. 
It is customary with many farmers to feed cows 
immediately after calving, with warm slops—a pail 
of bran or meal, aud warm water, well salted—and a 
better diet is commenced at once, in order to get as 
much milk as possible. A writer in the Homestead 
objects to this proceeding as contrary to nature, and 
very likely to induce caked bag and milk fever, lie 
contends that the cow should have rest and quiet, 
rather than “a dose of physic and warm mashes,” as 
is often given, and adds:—“It is an error to suppose 
that tasking the stomach after the fatigue of parturi¬ 
tion, can he otherwise than hurtful. A drink of 
water and u little dry hay is enough for the first day, 
Voelukkr says further, he thinks it may be extracted. 
The results of Dr. y.> 8 experiments will probably 
show, that as there very many different methods of 
cheese-making, so are there amazing differences in 
the composition of the cheese made. At the end of 
September lie had analysed 48 different cheeses, and 
he found the quantities of water in them vary as 
much as lit per cent., being in the maximum quantity 
about 4-410ths of the whole. He has found as much 
difference as 10 to 20 per cent, in the quantity of 
water in the curd, when finally ready to put in the 
press, and there is little doubt that this great differ¬ 
ence considerably affects the quality of the cheese 
when fit for market.” 
The Leicester has a splendid digestion. I think that 
three coarse-wool sheep will eat about the same as 
four of fine. 
gtojuitfifjs ana %n$\vcx$. 
Cow Leaking her Milk. — As the Rural is supposed to 
know everything that will Benefit the farmer, we know of no 
better source to which to look for Information, ergo, will you, 
or some of your many correspondents, inform me how to 
cure n cow of leaking her milk?—W m. G. R.. Malone, Frank 
lin Co., y. r., 1861. __ 
Crass Skku korBwampy Land.— Will some of your murnor- 
ous readers inform a beginner what kind of grass seed would 
be the heat adapted to sow on swamp prairie, where the soil 
is a rich, black loam, and the water stands a greater part 
of the spring months. Also, what time would be best to 
sow the same? I wish to oonvert Ihe land into pastures and 
meadows.—J. W, A.. Tipton, O .. 1861. 
What is tub Matter with tiie Hokhkb?— Will some of the 
Rural's readers please inform me, If possible, what is the 
matter with the horses in tliiB neighborhood? 1 have had 
one rery valuable horse die, and have seen and heard of 
other*, with the same disease They are first affected with 
lameness, gradually growing stiff in every joint, until unable 
to rise, and if helped up. they cannot stand more than one 
or two minutes.—appetite not very good. The last day or 
two, they swell very much, in some eases their eyes have 
swollen so as to close entirely before death. By sending a 
remedy you will very much oblige many fanners — K. P. 8.. 
Durant., Cedar Co., Iowa, 1861. 
Our correspondent will find an excellent plan for a barn in 
the Rural of the 4th iubt. Our readers will doubtless give 
him the information desired in the above query. 
8TCUOO sOR a Stone House.—I contemplate building a 
house this season, of rough stone, and stuccoing the same 
outsider The stones, which are fyoin a shelly lime ledge, 
when exposed to rntns and hard free/,ing, crumble consider¬ 
ably. 1 wish In inquire, IhTough the medium of your paper, 
,>f some one whose experience or observation enables him to 
apeak knowingly upon this subject, whether these stones, 
when properly coated with plaster, will lie durable in a wall? 
Also, the proper mnnncj of making and puttiug on this out¬ 
side finish, and whether it. can be done so ns to obviate all 
danger of cracking and peeling off. — M. C. K., 8'ennett. Cay. 
Co., A r . 1L 186L 
It is difficult to get a good stucco, one that will endnre our 
severe climate. We would not recommend its ore unlc.-s 
absolutely necessary. Wc hope some of our readers will 
give the needed information. Many a good house has boon 
about ruined by the application of a stucco that constantly 
cracked and peeled oil. A gentleman in this city traveled a 
good many hundred miles, and consulted with many of the 
best builder* in the country, with the view of engaging some 
mechanic to stucco a due brick bouse he had built, aud after 
all abandoned ihe idea. 
Draining. Salt. Ac.—As yon are ever ready to give Infor¬ 
mation gratis, l presume lo make the following inquiries:— 
Where, aud at what price, can 1 obtain a good ditching plow, 
one that will make drains cheaper than man power? I have 
a seven acre field Which has a streak running across it about 
two rods wide, of cold, springy laud; will one drain through 
it make it dr.v v Is trie le tter than stone for drains? What 
effect will sail have if Butin the hills while planting corn? 
Will it prevent the worms eating the corn? —R. M. IV 
Knowlesrillr, ,Y. K, ISfiL 
WK think Earth tti hitching Plow is one of the best. Those 
who have used It consider itquite effective. Carrington's Mole 
Drain Plow is also highly recommended by farmers who have 
tested it thoroughly- Roth these plows were illustrated and 
described in our last volume,—see pages 101 and 221, Those 
who have such implements which, they wish to sell, should 
advertise the fact in the agricultural papers, aud thus 
advance their own interests aud accomodate the farmers. 
One drain running through your wet streak would doubtless 
drain it pret ty well, unless too springy; but it would be better 
rightly averB that the Department, should promptly advise 
and instruct itn subordinates relative to the radical change 
in postal rales. 
— We may add, that our Post-Master sends seeds and cut¬ 
tings according to the new rates, although ho has not yet 
received any definite instructions on the subject. The War 
trouble^ at Washington may have caused the delay; but the 
detail* of a law designed to benefit a large class of citizens 
shonld be promulgated as speedily aud widely as possible. 
■ • ■- 
Wool Growing In Oregon —The Pacific States are rapidly 
increasing their docks or sheep, and must soon become large 
producers of wool for export. California, of course, takes 
the lead; but Oregon will soon grow an immense amount of 
wool. Indeed, that young and sparsely populated State, has 
already made a good beginning. The last mail from the 
Pacific confirms this Mr. A B Morgan, of Salem, Oregon, 
sends us the following statement of the amount of wool 
grown in that State last year, aa near aa can be ascertained— 
the figures being furnished by L. C. Pratt, Sup’t of the W 
W. Manufacturing Co., of Salem: 
Washington County...__ 2,325 lbs. 
Wasco 
Clackamas 
Polk 
Benton 
Marion 
Clatsop 
Yamhill 
Multnomah 
Lane 
Linn 
“ 2,354 “ 
“ 5,134 “ 
“ 18,192 “ 
“ . 21,810 “ 
“ 33,734 “ 
“ 2,969 “ 
“ 6,585 “ 
« 2,063 “ 
“ 17,212 “ 
« .1. 15,294 " 
of bran Or meal, aud warm wAtei, wcu snitcu un< . which are the Most Profitable Sheep? will it prevent the worms eating the corn?—K. M. P 
better diet is uommenced at once, in order to get as During a discussion at the Ohio Ag. Conven- JBnawknm, A’. K, 1861. 
much milk as possible. A writer in the Homestead , fniinwimr statlnents were elicited and we Wk think Eartkit's Pitching Plow ia one of the best. Those 
objects to this proceeding as contrary to nature, and ’ f ’ who have used it conridcr itquite effective. Carrington s Mole 
very likely to induce caked bag and milk fever. He copy them from the .ho ' armer /> ra f» Plow is also highly recommended by tv,mm.swho have 
, ii i , , i . • , Dr. Townshend, of l/orain, said he was not pro- tested it thoroughly- Roth these plows were illustrated and 
* lb “ 'f c 7 - h °? d ”r m * “? t0 » rt „e .Jttlon. It wus settled It. MW ..ri.-t o-e-M* -d m nw 
rather tl,ati "a dose of jtliyslo and warm tnaebeti, rb [J, M y (.tier’s Dock of sheep were (or- »*> have ™b implements .vl.ich, they Wsb to turn, should 
is often given, aud adds:— It is an error to suppose n advertise the fact in the agricultural papers, aud thus 
that tasking the stomach after the fatigue of parturi- ,ncr - v jelceB crs > a ' e u °w mos y .. > o < s - advance their awn interests aud accompdate the farmers, 
tion, can he otherwise than hurtful. A drink of * a ^ e > however, vve alc g’-tiRg ,axt 0 -a-iceseis Q ne drain running through your wnt- streak would -doubtless 
water and u little dry hav is enough for the first day, Land witb ns is to ° blgh to devoU ' to drain it pretty well, unless too spriDgy; but it would be better 
and she should have nothing better than the best growing, hence we raise meat and gram for market. t0 ma ke an occasional side drain, cut diagonally with and 
hay for three or four days, until all inflammatory Our Dock averages about six pounds of wool per running into tho main. Stone is as good^ tite.-.n fact, any- 
J ' head, and this sells at from twenty-five to forty cents thing that will keep an open channel for the water will 
symptoms are passed._ pound- perhaps averages thirty-three cents. We answer. Salt is disliked by all kinds of worms, but must be 
Soiling Advantageous to l»nirymen. sell our wethers at iron two to three years old, and singly in the bill, or i t will kill t he seed. 
The Watertown (N. Y.) Reformer has been fur- have received as mudi as $ lti per head for those Horsks _ 1 wjfih to flnd out the 6ympt om S and 
nislied witli tho proceedings of the Farmers’ Club at that would dress forty pounds to the quarter, when H cul . e 0 f ft disease of the horse, known as the Moon-Eye. I 
Belleville, in which wc find that the following Report it was worth ten ceits per pound ia New York, have a horse that I think is thus troubled.— Inquirer, 1861. 
on the practice of Soiling was unanimously approved : Frequently sell for fro., $5 to $10. The wool brings Tjurk are several modes of treatment adopted by the van- 
T ot five acres bo annronriated to oastnring 1ft cows about as much per ftece as fine wool. Leicester ous practitioners. We give these, and • Inqu.rer may fol- 
Let five acres DO appropriated to pasimmg JU lows 'llont' mutton The I inrnins and low out such as seem to best meet the requirements of the 
during six months, commencing with the first of sheep make excellent mutton. Ihe Lncolns d S p 00 Kicr. s that inflammation is the leading feature 
May. One-half acre may be sown to winter barley or Cotswolds are rather lvrge and coaise- It 1 ed. y ^ ^ andtLfirefoK> 8hou i,i be met by active ant.-phlogistic 
rye, which can be commenced being used for feed by opinion is that ior Noithern Ohio the Leicester^ ftie treatment. An active dose of physic should he given, as 
the first of June. This, at one aud a half tuns por better than any other- Southdowns give fine mut- 600n os the horse is prepared, by maehus, and, in the mean- 
acre will supply the cows 10 pounds a day, which is ton, but less of it anfl less wool. No sheep keep time, three or four quarts of blood should be taken from the 
all aey will eat in addition to what they get from the well on hay alone, but all sheep pay for shelter and u e,t. on the same side as the affected eye. The eyelids 
pasture and will last to June 15th. ‘ One acre of grain in winter. Mi also be scarified then well fomented wrih warm 
.lover which will be amply large to commence feed- Chester Palmer, of Oeauga county, said he had an water j a,t " r wh,cl ri we have derived great assistance from 
clover, xv tnen will oe amply Liigu io Lummox wool-ra-owint? putting Unseed poultices, in linen bags, ou the eyes, l>y means 
ing by the time the rye is gone, at two tuns per acre, experience of twenty-^ven years in wool «»owing. P. bH J B Thege , hould be coutinutd during the 
will last 30 days, or until July 15. One-half acre of He commenced with bjantah Merino sheep, and goes ^ may gej . ve a . the vehSplfi for the application of opi- 
oats and barley will supply the demand from this on the principle of rai^ng those sheep that will give ^ or Goulard lotions, which, applied in the usual way are 
date until Aug. L One acre of corn, which has been the greatest yield of flue wool to the acre. I selected but o( . f( . r vn:e. By this prompt and active treatment a 
sown early, will by this time be ready to feed, which, my first flock of ewes with particular reference to g re at deal of good can be accomplished, and the loss of sight 
at a yield of four tuns per acre at 20 pounds per day, their constitutional vigor, and crossed them with ma y he greatly postponed. It L useless to attempt bait 
will last 40 days more, or until Sept. 10. Sow. as the pure Silesian bucks. The result was, they yielded measures; we should either treat actively ornot at all. After 
win last 40 uuys Uiuie, t j. a„, nimrsii BPf I 1 M 1 I ni ulMti the violeuce or the inflammation has subsided, much benefit 
barley or rye will have beer, all fed by June loth, me four pounds and If o ounces per h ad ol clean ^ ^ ^ puttillg B few dropB of the wine of opium 
there will be ample time to raise a crop of sowed corn wool. 1 raise no other. It is not fair to sell dirt tor ^ ^ tffjce d&y 
ou the same ground, which will obtain sufficient wool, and then say jour sheep aveiageu so much Dr. Dadd objects to the blood-letting treatment, consider- 
ueek, on the same side as the affected eye. The eyelids 
should also be scarified, then well fomented with warm 
water; after which, we have derived great assistance from 
puttiug linseed poultices, in lineD bags, ou the eyes, by means 
of leather blinds. These Bbould be continued during the 
day, am) may serve as the vehicle for the application of opi¬ 
ate or Goulard lotions, which, applied in the usual way are 
but or little service. By this prompt and active treatment a 
great deal of good can be accomplished, and the loss of sight 
may he greatly postponed. It is useless to attempt half 
Umpqua and Douglas... 22,845 “ 
Bougilt for Export, by other parties, 
Linn County _ 6,000 lbs. 
Yamhill “ 5,000 “ 
Portland City_ 36,500 “ 
Total. 198,017 “ 
About Alden’b Horse Hoe.—A n Ohio subscriber, Mr. 
John Seely, inquires if we or any of our correspondents 
can give any information about Alden’s Horse Hoe, for culti¬ 
vating corn—adding, that he wishes to know what farmers in 
this State think of it. Perhaps we cannot do better, in 
reply, than to give the following note, sent us (a few days 
previous to the receipt of the inquiry,) by Mr. S. Edwards 
Todd, author of “Young Farmer’s Manual.” Mr. T. writes: 
“ Allow me to occupy a little space in the Rural, to answer 
thp numerous inquiries which it is not practicable for me to 
answer by private letters, in relation to Mr. Alden's Horse 
Hoe, Farmers seem to be afraid to order one, and have 
appealed to me repeatedly, to give my opinion of its real 
merits. 1 could never be induced to recommend a tool or 
implement unless I know it to possess superior merit. I pro 
cured one of A Men's Horse Tloes last season, and although I 
bad on Laud two good ones of another kind, I thought it a 
paying investment, to throw them aside as useless, when com¬ 
pared with his. I know it reduced the expense of cultivat¬ 
ing my crop of corn full one-half, which would more than 
pay for one of them.” 
Hops — Amount Produced in England —A late number ot 
the London Times says: —“The annual returns relating to 
hops have been issued for I860, that disastrous hop year, 
following a series of five seasons remarkable for a large pro¬ 
duce. The number of acres under hops was 46,272, an 
increase of fi<>7 over the year 1859, but the number of pounds 
weight charged with duty wus unfortunately only 11,162,777, 
to compare with 68.490,958 in 1859. The total amount ot fluty 
charged on the growth of the year was only 09,767/; in 1869, 
599,346/. In 1855, the duty averaged 12/. 12s, Id. per acre; 
in 1856, 8/. 19*. 3d ; in 1S37, Si 3d. 9d.; in 1858, 9/. 10s. 3d.; 
in 1859, 13/. 2s. 6d.: iu I860, 1/. 10s. Id. The quantity of 
British bops exported in 1860 was 811.305 lbs., of which only 
22,385 lbs, were of that year’s growth; or foreign hopB for 
homo consumption 24,844 cwt. paid duty (20s. per cwt.) from 
the 1st of January, I860, to the 8th of February." 
Editorial Change.— We regret to find in the Prairie 
Farmer of the 2d inst., the valedictory of Mr. Charles D 
Bkaction, who has been one of its editors for several years 
past. Mr. B. is a vigorous and able writer, and highly 
esteemed socially—as a man of genial nature and unswerv¬ 
ing integrity in the discharge of duty. He will be missed by 
his readers aud contemporaries. We trust the agricultural 
public will not lose the benefit of his services, but that he 
will ere long resume his connection with the Rural Press. 
— The last number of the Fawner introduces Mr. W. W 
Corbett as the future associate of Mr. H. D. Ebert in the 
editorial management of the paper. Mr. C. has been con¬ 
nected with the Farmer for some years, and is, therefore, no 
stranger to the duties and responsibilities assumed. 
Agrioultcral Exhibitions.— The first Annual Fair of the 
measures; we should either treat actively or not at all. After Oregon State Ag. Society is aunounced to be held Oct.1-4. 
the violeuce of the inflammation has subsided, much benefit The location has not yet been determined upon.-The Cat 
may he obtained by putting a few drops of the wine of opium taraugus Co. (N. Y. ) Fair is to be held at Little Talley, Sept. 
into the eye, twice a day. 11-13.-Clinton Co. (N. Y.) Fair, Sept. 10-12.-The 
Dr. Dadd objects to the blood-letting treatment, consider- Spring Exhibition of the Brockport (N. Y.) ITnion Ag- So- 
growtli to be used by Sept. 10th, and according to wool. This year I shared four hundred sheep that ing it worse than useless. Haring removed the patient to a eiety. is tube held June 11. The premiums comprise Horses 
previous allowance, will last until Oct. 1st, from yielded five pounds, forth fifty cents per pound, healthy location, make such a change in the diet as will pro- sheep, Butter, Flowers and Implements.-The Harpers 
which time until the first of Nov., when the cows Large sheep cannot t;« herded in such numbers as duce an alterative effect, ir the horse has been kept up for ville (N. Y.) Union Ag. Society’s next Annual Fair is to be 
should go into winter quarters, a half acre of corn small ones, without deteriorating in size. His expe- some time, and fed upon stable provender any description of held Sept 17 and 18 —The Brookfield (N. Y.) Ag.Society's 
r-u.0- - • 
will be left for Winter use. him that they are not Ihe mogt profitable Sh t- mu ana iai-SssSafraa, skunk cabbage, and gentian, each three Mole Draining in Illinois. -The Prairie Farmer under 
they should have good, warm, well ventilated ana more prom u»a nustj wks uviu u» w,.v. ginger, two ounces; salt, three ounces. All the ingredients drainers at wOWtln wm uo., in , mamng an average - 
well littered stables, plenty of good water, and be crossed witb French Merino bucks. He is decidedly mnet be p 0W d t . te <j. Mix the whole, divide into twelve parts, rods each, per day,”— and thinks the effect of this /nil he 
retruiarlv fed Three-fourths acre of carrots at 700 in favor of the fine-fool, and of a cross between and give one every night in the food. As a preparation for great, the season having been so wet. Will our con tempo- 
bushels per acre, would yield 525 bushels; also three- Silesian aud Spanish Merinos. the eye, put one ounce of the tincture of Indian hemp into rary please name the plow or machine used, its cost, and ^ 
| fourths acre ef beets at same rate, 525 bushels. If Mr. Chamberlain, of Clark county, said he had a pint of rain water, and apply two or three times a day. expense of operating. 
