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SATURDAY, MAT 18, 1872. 
KEEP COOL, AND GROW CORN. 
Now that the great quadrennial Presidential 
Campaign is at band, it behooves the Producers 
of the Country—and of such are most of our 
subscribers—to keep cool, and attend, first and 
foremost, to the labors of tbc Farm, the Work- 
Shop and the Factory, ft is the first duty of the 
Rural Population to Plant, Cultivate and Har¬ 
vest—for the production of corn and other crops 
is of far more consequence to the prosperity of 
the People mid Country, than the election of this 
orthat man to the Presidency, ortho dominuney 
of any political party. Not but that we would 
have producers actively participate in political 
and governmental a Rail's — for it is right -and 
proper that they should do so—but at the present 
time, especially, It is of paramount importance 
to make suitable provision for feeding and cloth¬ 
ing the poople. Much as is and will be said about 
corruption, and the impending ruin of the Re¬ 
public (unless this or l hat party succeeds), those 
who have witnessed the wild and injurious ex¬ 
citements of Presidential contests during the 
past forty years, know that the salvation of the 
Nation depends more upon tho Industry, integ¬ 
rity, and the (so to speak) “ level-hendedness" of 
the masses, than upon the elevation of any man 
or political organization. 
Let us take things calmly and sensibly—attend¬ 
ing to our home business with assiduity—then 
intelligently examine, and dispassionately de¬ 
cide, upon the claims of this or that man or par¬ 
ty to ouv suffrages, and Dually act (vote) in 
such manner or direction as we believe will 
secure the best interests of the whole people 
and country. Therearealmidylndicationsthat 
the Presidential Campaign of 1872 will be one of 
the most heated and demoralizing over experi¬ 
enced. Thousands of ordinarily calm and level¬ 
headed people will be likely to become more 
or less excited, and not a few—either honestly 
seeking the good of the country, or with tho chi¬ 
merical idea of securing office and emolument 
—will injure themselves by neglecting their bu¬ 
siness, and. spending time and money which 
should be carefully husbanded. 
Doubtless corruption exists in our Municipal, 
State anti National affairs, and there is need of 
reform in many departments of Government. 
The developments of the past year—notably 
those concerning the operations of the Tam¬ 
many Ring in New York—have properly awak¬ 
ened the people on tho subject, and various re¬ 
forms have been inaugurated andshould be con¬ 
summated. The. truth is that corruptions of 
various officials—Locai, State and National- 
have been so thoroughly ventilated by the Press 
that the People will not fail to see that reform 
is instituted in many departments, whatever j 
political organization may prevail. But while 
constrained to help the good cause of political 
purification in all proper ways, let us not forget 
that it is a paramount duty to feed and clothe 
the Nation—and hence that we should Keep 
Cool and Grow Com. 
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RURAL NOTES AND QUERIES. 
Sanctum Gossip—“ Daily Rural Life” entered 
the sanctum the other morning, fresh from the 
breezy Jersey hills, with his hands full ot flow¬ 
ers. His first salutation was, ** Isn't this a tough 
Spring? I tell you i believe wbut the Winter 
left utikilJed the dry Spring will use up." Dry ? 
“ Yes, sir, dry. Wo are all drying up. We darn 
not move a plant; work is behind, and the deuce 
to pay generally. Pray tor rain. 11.; pray for 
rain.” And the venerable old gentleman whisked 
out of the sanctum ns if he was after a beetle. 
— Another gentleman, from Brooklyn, came 
in, and asked us jf ive lutd ever seen a geranium 
whose stems and foliage were a pure creamy 
white, without a tint of green about it. Wo had 
not. He had found one in the possession of a 
German shoemaker In Brooklyn, who had grown 
it four years. It is evidently a sport, or has 
been propagated from one. Our friend thinks 
it permanent and beautiful. Of its blossoms be 
could say nothing—did not. know as it had over 
bloomed. The shoemaker had refused $20, 
ottered hint by a Greenwood gardener, for the 
plant, 
A gentleman, with a fanner-face and de¬ 
meanor, but looking as if he preferred other 
men should do the work, pitched into us tho 
other day because we opposed the froe distribu¬ 
tion of seeds by the Department of Agriculture. 
He wanted to know what the Department is for 
if not to help farmers to reliable seeds. We re¬ 
plied that if that is what it is for, it is a st upend¬ 
ous failure, for its seeds are no more. If, indeed, 
they are not less, reliable than those sent out by 
our first-class seedsmen. 
— General Frank D. Curtis showed us his 
handsome face the other day. He has been to 
Washington. Although lie told us a good den I 
about the Department of Agriculture, ho did 
not tell us anything new. Evidently he thinks 
somebody ought to relievo poorold Judge Watts 
and his over-tasked Chief Clerk Swank, and 
allow them u vacation. But we were more in¬ 
terested in what he said about tree planting. 
Said he planted a thousand trees tho other day— 
Larch, Chestnut. Norway Spruce, etc. He is 
planting trees cm every spot of land that cannot 
be profitably cultivated — trees that will make 
valuable timber some time. Then ho told nbout 
his orchard grass meadows. He says those that 
arc four yearn old are splendid. He has just 
been seeding seven acres. He put ol tha»vwen 
acres a bushel of Timothy, n bushel ol Red 
Clover, and five bushels of Orchard Grass seed. 
He sows the Timothy and Clover because ho 
finds that Orchard Grass docs not got established 
under two or three years, and ho wants the 
Timothy and Clover to occupy tho land and pro¬ 
tect the Orchard Grass plants. The latter is 
slow to start, but when a field is once seeded 
well with it, it makes excellent pasture or 
meadow. 
— Another old friend came in to say that he 
thought every man who had ever used com¬ 
mercial fertilizers ought to give his experience 
with tbc same, and state what per eenl. of bene>- 
fit he had derived thereby. He thought such 
statements, with details as to the mauner of use, 
ought to be given as n matter of self-protection. 
He wished we would say so. Here it is. 
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Some Facts about Tacks. —The length of 
Tacks, as understood an<f given by the manufac¬ 
turers, is by the “ounce," which is printed on 
the label, and stenciled on the box or package in 
which the goods are placed lor transportation. 
“ Three ounce ” (3 oz.) means that the pankage 
so labeled contains taclts three-eighths inch long, 
and that for overy three ounces of tacks of that 
length there should be 1,000 tacks. Four ounce 
would be seven-sixteenths inch long ; six ounces, 
eight-sixteenths; eight, ounce, nine-sixteenths 
incu long, and for each “ full-weight. '* package 
thus labeled there should be 1,000 tacks.—and so 
on up to twenty-four ounce, which likewise is 
equivalent to one und a quarter inches long, and 
1.000 tacks. The manufacture of tacks is becom¬ 
ing an extensive business in tbi6 country. The 
American Tack Co. (whose advertisement will 
be found in this paper,) furnish a superior arti¬ 
cle, and huverecently adopted the plan of sup¬ 
plying consumers direct, either by mail or ex¬ 
press. according to the size of the package or 
quantity ordered. 
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Lightning Rods.—Our good friend John Pit in, 
who is both genial and sensible, read an Essay 
before the Farmers' Club of the American Insti¬ 
tute, recently, entitled “Plain Directions lor 
the Construction and erection of Lightning 
Rods," which lias been published in neat form 
by t he Handicraft Publication Co.. 37 Park Row, 
N. V. City. Every man who has, or wants to 
have, a lightning rod should read it. It proves 
that lightning rods are n protection, tells what 
lightning rods should do, states the proper ma¬ 
terial for them, the proper size, best form and 
arrangement, whether they should be painted, 
terminations,best methodof attaching, etc., etc. 
Thoroughly practical and scientific, it is a most 
useful hand-book for the protection of those 
who purchase. 
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The Cnrhnrt Potent Tivo-Horse Pulverizing 
Cultivator, writes ft correspondent, has decided 
merit, and is destined to come into general use. 
It is as simple as a plow or harrow, and, in many 
places, does the work of both. It can be run 
deep or shallow, as circumstances may require, 
and will pulverize and level short undulations 
better than can be done in any other way. It is 
just what has always been needed, and cannot 
be dispensed with in good and thorough farm¬ 
ing. When the soil is well led and thoroughly 
worked, an abundant harvest is sure to follow. 
This cultivator is particularly adapted for ex¬ 
terminating quack and thistles. By using a pe¬ 
culiar-shaped tooth, it cuts off every thistle, 
and works quack and other roots toward the 
top of the ground. It can be changed in a vari¬ 
ety of ways, und used in the place of many other 
implements, and Hie cost being only $15), brings 
il, within the means of every farmer. 
Graceful Compliment to an Eminent Amer¬ 
ican Horticulturist.—TheLondon, Eng., Garden- 
ers'{Chroniclo and Agricultural Gazette, of April 
fi, publishes an excellent portrait of Hon. Mar¬ 
shall P. Wilder of Boston, with an elaborate 
WogtilphiCul notice which it introduces in the 
following terms complimentary to our country¬ 
man : 
" We arc glad to have the opportunity of lav¬ 
ing before our readers the portrait of one of flic 
most distinguished of Transatlantic Horticul¬ 
turists, and one who, by his zeal, industry and 
determination, has not only conferred lasting 
benefits on Ills own country, out, hug, by his care¬ 
ful researches uml experiments in hybridization 
and fruit culture, laid the horticulturists of all 
nations under heavy obligations to him. The 
mimeand repute of Marshall P. Wilder are 
as highly esteemed among the elect fraternity in 
Great Britain us they are in America." 
No one can rejoice more than ourselves when 
Such just compliments are paid to American 
citizens whom wc: delight to honor. 
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SI. Paul, Minn., Commerce,— We have, from 
Ossian E. Dodge. Sec'y of the St. Paul Cham¬ 
ber of Commerce, the filth annual report of that 
organization — a most carefully prepared and 
complete work, illustrating the wonderful 
growth and commercial enterprise of that young 
city. From this report we learn that there were 
in 1871 seventy-four wholesale houses in the city 
whose sales amounted to $13,341,830. There are 
ten railroad lines entering the city, on which 39 
trains arrive and to depart daily. The number 
of buildings erected in 1871 were 832, at a cost of 
$1,735,781. Elaborate tables of imports and ex¬ 
ports arc given, showing a wholesome trade. 
George Vnsey, Botanist of the Department 
of Agriculture.—Wc notice by the last Monthly 
Report of the Department, that George Vasey 
of Illinois makes his appearance as Botanist of 
the Department. We have known Mr. Vasey 
some years, and of his work. He is a modest, 
industrious man. .Tudgiug by his salutatory he 
has a liberal comprehension of his duties, and 
wc hope he may prove, by bis work, to the agri¬ 
culturists of i he country, that there ie a direct 
practical relation between botany and agricul¬ 
ture. 
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Catalogue*, Etc., Beceivod.— From CHILDS Sc- 
Co., Los Angeles, Cal., price list of Los Angeles, 
Nursery_From H. Herbert Emery, Rules 
and Regulations of Grand Industrial Exposition 
at New Orleans, commencing May 1. under tho 
management, of the South-western Exposition 
Association Front T. C. Maxwell & Broth¬ 
ers, Geneva, N. Y'., Wholesale Trade List- 
From T. S. Hubbard & Co.. Fredonia, N. Y., 
Wholesale Price List of Grape Vines • From 
Kingman & Co., Peoria, Ill., Catalogue of Stand¬ 
ard Farming Machinery and Tools. 
Nathan C. Ely III.—I)is many friends will 
be sorry to learn that the Hon. Nathan C. Ely, 
the genial and highly respected Commander of 
the Farmers' Club of the American Institute is 
seriously ill with Pneumonia—so ill that he will 
be unable to preside at the Club for several 
weeks. Ho will bo greatly missed there; for 
wo know of tio one who can take his place and 
impart to its proceedings the same vivacity 
and spiciness, and dircct.it with equal wisdom. 
The American Artisan announces the disso¬ 
lution of the Arm of Brown, Coombs & Co , the 
retirement of Mr. Coombs, on account of his 
health, and the purchase of his interest in the 
Patent Agency and Artisan by Mr. Leicester 
Allen, for the last four years Associate Editor 
of the Scientific American, who will hereafter 
be the Editorial Manager of the Artisan. 
The Fourth Annual Report, of the IVoxiou9, 
Beneficial, mid Other Insects of Missouri, made 
by State Entomologist Charles V, Riley, has 
been received. It is a volume of ISO pages. It is 
fully illustrated, and contains information of 
great practical value to tho agriculturists and 
horticulturists ol Missouri. It is a credit to the 
State, to its liberality und intelligence, and to the 
industry and scientific ability of its author. 
Farm Gardening and Seed Growing, by Fran¬ 
cis Brill, (New Y r ork: Orange Judd & Co.,) 
seems to be a very sensible, practical work by a 
practical man. Mr. Brill’s father was a gar¬ 
dener ; and he himself has had an extensive ex¬ 
perience, and he talks about, what he knows, 
which is more than can be said of many authors 
of industrial works. 
The Pair of Dressed Chi ckens gent us, recent¬ 
ly, by O. Howland, Auburn, N. Y., were appre¬ 
ciated by those who had the good fortune to 
place their pedal extremities under our dining 
table, and partake thereof. Thanks1 
James Hoard and John Sisson, Almond, 
N. Y., have 9 ewes which have 19 lambs. They 
want to know who can beat it! 
THE SEASON, 0E0PS, PRICES, ETC. 
Forest Hill, Hnrford Co., Md., May G.—A fine 
sfaow for fruit of all kinds. Peaches, cherries, 
pears and apples all in bloom at this time. It is 
quite dry here—main wells and springs without 
water. Wheat very poor; killed by fly in Fall, 
and Winter freezing.— l. m. v. 
Blivet, Mich., April 33. — The season is very 
backward; but very little plowing done yet iii 
this vicinity. Wheat very poor, but theweather 
is favorable — cool, with an occasional rain and 
some snow. Stock wintered very well; eheop 
I have done the poorest; farmers me losing from 
30 to 50 per cent, of the lambs. It is the wish of 
the people generally that Congress will not re¬ 
duce the wool tariff, but. let it remain as it is.— 
T. B. L. 
Jackson, Ilinds Co., Miss., May 1,— Planters 
here are fully two weeks behind ttmo-and cotton 
is suffering for want of rain. Our gardens will 
soon suffer for like reason. Strawberries com¬ 
menced ripening with me April 2d; first good 
mess, April 15th, and excellent quality—variety, 
“ Wilson’s Albany." Fruit of all binds promises 
to be plentiful. Had a mess of Irish potatoes— 
" Early Rose "—two weeks ago; planted in Jan¬ 
uary,—a. C. E. 
Johnstown, Fulton Co., IV. Y., May i.—The 
weather is very cold yet. Grain mostly sown. 
We have had but very little rain this Spring, and 
tho ground is very dry for so early in the season. 
We have constantly cold west winds. Grass has 
a very poor start this Spring, and unless we get 
rain soon, the hay crop will bo light in this sec¬ 
tion. Farmers are now plowing for corn. Wages 
will average round here from $18 to$20 a month 
by the year; by the season, $20 to $30, and good 
hands scarce at that - n. 
Highland. On It land Co., Ml ell., April 24.— 
Spring very cold aud backward ; some of the 
farmers have Just commenced sowing outs, but 
more are plowing than sowing. Wheat Is look¬ 
ing bud, -worse than I have seen it, in I welvo 
years, in a drive which I took the 21st and 22d, 
from Fenton, Genesee county, across the coun¬ 
try South to Ann Arbor, Washtenaw county, 
distance 4£ miles, I saw but four good pieces of 
wheat, and those wore well protected by timber. 
Some were plowing up their wheat and sow¬ 
ing to oats. I do not think, on an average, that 
farmers will get any more Hum their seed and 
bread.— l. c. 
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RURAL BREVITIES. 
Mr6. E. E. Ruth, Decorab, Iowa, asks where 
she can get Beaucarma rccurvata. 
Marquis D. Johnson of Vermont should ex¬ 
amine our terms for advertising. 
C. B. should write to any seed man advertis¬ 
ing in our columa lor tobacco seed. You cannot, 
gel It into a hob-bed too soon now. 
Mary Ann DOANBis informed tbat there is 
no law that we know of against using letter en¬ 
velopes as many rimes as one chooses, by turn¬ 
ing or otherwise. 
Canadian Farmers are organizing Monthly 
Fairs, after the manner of Old England, in vari¬ 
ous parts of tho Dominion, for tut) sale of live 
stock and other farm produce. American farm- 
era will be wise enough to do so yet. 
Every day we get requests to republish cer¬ 
tain articles that have hitherto appeared, be¬ 
cause the readers have lost the papers contain¬ 
ing them. We cannot do it. It is easier to save 
aad file the Rural. 
Augustus .1. Rowe, Exeter, N. H., sends us a 
patented device for fastening a cow's tail during 
milking, which he says is much used and liked 
in his neighborhood. It was invented by John 
M. Weare. 
The well-known house of B. E. Hale & Co., 
Eastern Agents for the Rock River Paper Co., 
manufacturers of paper roofing, sheathing, etc., 
has removed from Nos. 22 and 31 Frankfort St., 
to Nos. 6(5 and 08 Park Place—a much more eligi¬ 
ble place lor their increasing business. 
The Presbyterian General Assembly will 
meet at Detroit. May ICth. Some of the im¬ 
portant topics likely to oome up before it for 
discussion are:—Rotary Elders; u New Basis and 
Ratio of Representation; Preaching by Women; 
The Boards; Contributing and Dispensing; Sus- 
tentation, etc. Send $1 to John H. DEy, at De¬ 
troit, aud get a full daily report, pre-paid. 
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