The Huron Expositor, 1875-01-29, Page 6Farm Notes.
The recent Ohio Agricultural Conven-
tion adopted a resolution protesting
against the ratification by Congress of
the Canadian Reciprocity treaty.
Mr. Robert Ferrule, Patterson's Mills,
Washington County, Penn., has solcl to
Samuel Archer, Kansas City, Mon his
entire lot of thoroughbred Merino lambs,
thirty head, at fifty dollars per head,
making $1,500 for the flock. This is
said to be one of the largest sales of
spring lambs ever made west • of the
mountains.
Treatment ot a Bad Horse.
A Michigan farmer sends to The
Western Rural an account of his success
with sheep. March 19 last he paid P50
for 103 "grades," raised from them 55
lambs, and sheared 709 pounds of wool,
which brought $300. Late in August he
sold 22 wethers and 10 culls for $120,
making a total of $420, and he now has
125 sheep. left, which, if he wished to,
• he could part with any day for $5 per
head. But, as can be readily imagined,
he has nodes -ire to go out of the busi-
ness.
.The South Australian Government has
ordered the destructioe. of 7,000 sheep
affected with " fluke" (parasites in the
liver and gall duets which always ac-
company the disease known as "live
rot"), paying 75 cents a head as compen-.
sation to the owners. This order is on
the grounds that fluke is contagious
even in dry pastureslow, wet soils
are well known to enconra,,cre it, but it
has been Supposed that elevated pastures
are free from it. -
The use of condiments for cattle by
which it is supposed that iappetite and
digestion are stimulated and invigorated,
is shown by Mr. J. B., Lawes, great
English chemist and experimenter, to be
not only without benefit but a positive
disadvantage. He states that his -con-
clusions formed long ago, that loss and
net profit was to be expected from their
use, remain unchanged after renewed ex-
periments. Money spent for manufac-
tured cattle foods, condition powders
and other medicinal appetizers, may
therefore upon this testimony be con-
sidered. as worse than thrown away.
An English gentleman instructed his
gardener never to throw away any
plants, but to give the surplus stock to
such work people of dill neighborhood as
shouldapply for them. The plants thus
circulated among perso4s without means
to purchase created a general taste for
horticulture, and in time many of the
recipients of this costless bounty became
exhibitors at the -horticultural shows
anal carried off premiums of $5 or $10 in
value each year. Wealthy an3ateurs
have here an example, the following of
which would enable them not only to
confer great pleasure upon their less
favored neighbors, leit to influence for
good their morality and elevate their so-
cial losition.
It is stated that the remains of a gi-
gantic steer have just been. found in Se-
neca township, Lena -wee County, Michi-
gan. The place occupied by the skele-
ton is over twenty feet long, and. the
tips of the horns were about twenty feet
apart. The ends of each are decayed,
but they now measure eight feet nine
inches in length, anci must have meas-
ured about ten feet when whole. Three
feet ftem the large end they are twenty-
two and a half inches in circumference,
and they weigh 175 pounds each. Sonre
of the ribs were aeven feet long. The
tooth securea is a frontal tooth, three
inches square, and Weighs four and a half
—pounds.
—The recent Gilbey sale in England
of Jersey catle is noticeable not only for
the high prices obtained, but for the re-
markably successful method of breeding
by which the herd was produced, name-
ly, a system- of forcing the stock into the
very earliest maturity. For example, a
ten -year-old cow has had nine calves a-nd
is far gone witlaher tenth. "Milkmaid,"
under eight years old, purchased for
$914, gold, by Mr. Sharples, of Phila-
delphia, is in calf for the seventh time,
and a cow 15 years old is is breeding
Bulls have been used when nine
months old, and heifers have been bred
at eight months. The consequences are
prolific breeding quality, high inning
power, delicacy of form, and a certain
reprothictiou of type and color in the off-
spring. It iS shown certainly in this
herd that adherence to- solid. color may
not necessarily sacrifice milking quality
nor elegance of style, for some of these
COWS have yielded 25'quarts of milk per
day.
blanket 100 inches square, 1 white sweat
blanket same size, 1 plain white cooler, 1
fancy cola -cooler, 1 white sweat hood; 1
halter, 1 set scrapers (dress), 1 set
scrapers (fatigue), 1 pair rein buttons, 1
hoof pick, 2 curry combs, 1 mane comb,
1 soraper bracket, 1 half-dozen imported
salt -sacking crash rubbing towels. All
these equipments are of the finest make
and texture, the most approved to be
found in the country, and cost about
$500. ft ought to be added that space*
—necessarily very scant—is afforded in
the trunk for the wearing apparel and
toilet articles of the horse s body -servant,
thewhole of which are valued at $2,750.
'Spontaneous Combustion in
tiCaNr•
There are doubtless many farniers'who
ced sudden end destructive
s in their hay -lofts, which
e ascribed to any exterior
ns have been known to
a.me, almost withou
haps--a significant o
eviously, around t
y was stored, and
t is swept away in
it took days to g
pected conflagra,
credited to tramps
have expen.
conflagratio
could not
agency. B
burst 'into
ing, save pe
few days p
where the
mer's arve
minutes as
These une
generally a
made the h y -loft their sleepin resort,
but it is no asserted that suc calami-
ties are fr e spore
taneous cor4i y, a err-
cumstauce ossible,
oigno in
g as- the
ay, when
masses,
ecompos-
ad to be
is thrust
in to be
lmost en-
warn -
or, for a
e places
a KIM -
S many
ther it.
ns are
ho have
quently due to t
bastions. of the h
theoretically quite
onsidered. Abbe
but rarely
Les Mondee gives the follow
theory of the phenomenon :
piled damp and ha too larg
ferments aiicl turns dark. In
Mg, sufficlent heat is (level°
insupportable when the hand
into the znass, and vapors be
emitted. When the water is
tirely evaporated, ithe decompo ition con-
tinues, and the hliy becomes qarbonizecl
little by little; and then th charred
portion, like peat, peat cinders mixed
rites and
with- charcoal, sulphurous p
lignite, etc., becomes a kindof pyro-
phorus, by nirtee of its grea
and of the large quantity of
posed to high oxidation. Un
fluence of air in large amount,
coal becomes concentrated on t
to such a degree that the mass
temperature which results in i
porosity
atter ex-
er the in -
his char -
he surface
reaches a
s bursting
into. flames. The preventives for this
danger are care that the hay in the lofts
is kept perfectly dry, that it is well
packed, and that it is stored in small
heaps rather than in large masses.
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The Way to Blanket Horses.
ttA.
7V [&
IoJ twoJ S UT
But few people, comparatively, unuer-
stand how to blanket a horse to protect
him from contracting cold. We fre-
quently see the blanket folded double,
and laid across the rump and a part of
-the animal's back, leavins,-, those parts of
the body that need protection entirely
exposed to cold storms and winds. Those
parts of the body of a horse Which sure
rounclthe lungs, require the benefit of a
blanket in preference to his flankS and
rump. When we are exposed to a cur-
rent of cold air, to guard against any in-
jury from contracting cold, we shield our
shoulders, neck, (hest and back. If
these parts be kept protected. the lower
part of the body will endure a degree of
cola faemore instense without any in-
jury td the body than.if the lungs, were
not kept warm with suitable covering.
The same thine holds in the protection
of horses. The -blanket should cover the
neck, withers and shoulders, and
-brought around the breast, and buttoned
or buckled together as closely, as a man
buttons his overcoat when shielding his
bosom. Let the lungs of a horse be pro-
tected. with a heavy blanket, and he will
seldom contract cold, even it the hindermost parts of his body are not covered.
We refer more particularly to blanket-
ing horses that have become unusually
warm by violent exertion or hard driv-
iag, and exposing them to a current of
cold'air while standieg still. Many of
'our best teamsters protect the breast of
their horses by a piece of heavy Cloth.
about two feet square, hanging froth the
lower end of the collar. This is an ex-
cellent practice in cold Weather, as the
most important part of the animal is
shielded from the cold wind, especially
when travelling toward a strong current.
The forward end of the horse blanket
should be made to fit as closely arountl
the breast of a horse as our garments fit
our bodies. Mott horses will contract a
violent cold almost as soon as a Irian, if
not blanketed while they stand still,
after having been exercised so violently
as to produce profuse perspiration. So
long as a horse is kept in motion, there
is little danger of his suffering any in-
convenience from cold winds; but allow
him to stand still for a few moments
while loading or unloading, without a
heavy blanket to protect his shoulders
and lungs, and he will take cold sooner
than a man.
The New York Commercial Advertiser
says- : A beautiful and high-spirited horse
would never Allow a shoe to be put on
his feet, or any person to handle his feet.
In an attempt to shoe him recently; he
resisted every effort, _kicked aside every- .
thing but an anvil, and nearly killed
himself on that, and finally was brought
back to his stable unshod. This defect
was just on the point of Consigning hixid.
to the plow, where he might work bare-
foot, when an officer in 'our serviee, lately
returned from Mexico, took a cord about
the size of a common bed -cord, put it in
the mouth of the horse like a bit, tied it
tightly on the animal's head, passing his
f
left ear under the string, not pain ully
tight, but tight enough to keep the ear
down and the cord in its place. This
done, he patted the horse gently on the
side of the head, and cominanded him to
follow, and instantly the horse obeyed,
perfectly subdued, and as gentle and
, obedient as a wellstrained dog, suffered
his feet to be handled with impunity, and
acted in all respects like an Old *stager.
The gentleman atm thus furnished this
*exceedingly simple means of subduing a
very bad and. dangerous propensity inti-
mated that it is practised in Mexico and
South America in the management of
wild horses.
•
The Fixings for a Fast Horse.
A proper outfit for afashionable horse
bears about the same relationship to
that of a farmer's team as does the
equipment of a city woman in society to
that of her kitchen servant. For ex-
ample, "John B. Taylor," a five -.year-
old trotter of Racine; Wisconsin, has a
" large russet trunk," secured by five
patent complicated locks, and containing
the following articles : 1 Medicine case
with bottles, sponge ancl soap box, I cork-
screw, 1 set 'Tan Mace" bite, 1 "switch
protector," 1 pair clipping shears, (import-
ed), I set horn trotting balls, 1 pair hand
holders, 1 pair cuffing boots, 1 Russia
bristle brash, 1 sea root brush, 1
ruff brush, 1 inane brush, 1 roller (Eng-
lish), 1 stable fork with joint, 1 towel
rack, 1 Week walnut feed. box, (folding),
1 winter dress blanket, 1 winter dress
hood„ I winter stable blanket, 1 winter
stable hood, 1 summer stable blanket,
1 summer stable hood, 1 linen
dress summer suit, 1 cold. sweat
BRUSSELS FURNITURE - STORE.
A. DUNCAN
BGS to announce to the inhabitants of Brus-
hes con -
seas and surrounding country that he
steady on hand a large and well selected
Stock of Imported and I ome
91fitetured
FURNIT
Of all deseripticent end." at prices
- competition.
-
ORDERED W
AND
Repairing Promptly At ended to.
Man -
RE
hat will defy
RK
SHOP—One Door uorth
sels.
360-12
MINK FUR. S
ALL
PRICES AND
'AT
HOFFMAN 'BRO HERS'
of Hay 'Hotel, Brute
ALEX DUNCA.N.
TS
2,1 LE Si LH
•H
'01
1,1
0
30. DIFFERENT ST Y LES
-
L.
0
0
0
0
JAN. 26 1875,
S
FiRESENTS UPPLIED,
AT
M. R. COVNTER'S.
CRUET STANDS & SALT CELLARS,
HAIR ORNA.MENTS,
RUSSEL WATCHES," Sole Agent,
IVORY, Gold and Pearl STUDS,
SWISS WATCHES, all makes & grades
TART RACKS and MUGS, Triple plate
MUSIC and WORK BOXES,
ANsoNIA CLOCKS,
SILVER CHAINS, i.
ACOORDEONS and VIOLIn
NAPKIN RING1l, Plated.and Ivory,
DESSERT and Table Knives, best plate,
NICKELITE SPOONS and FORKS,
EPERGNES, very handsome,
WALLETS and WATCH HOLDERS,
YOUNG LADIES' Dressing Cases,
EARRINGS, Solid Gold and Silver,
ALL 0.90ds -warranted as represented.
RINGS, 'Wedding and Gem,
SCOTCH GOODS, Something New,
PORT.MANTEA.US and Leather Bags,
RUBBER and Plated BRACELETS,
EARRINGS, Rubber and Jet,.
SCARF PINS and RINGS,
ELGIN WATCHES, from $18 and up,
NOW is the tilne to buy your Presents.
TEN PER CENT. off Faney Goods.
SPECTACLES from 26 cents to $3, and
ALL Ages and Sights Suited. •
TREMENDOUS Bargains in Watches.
MEERSCITA.UM and WOOD PIPES,
RUSSEL 'WATCHES ahead of all others
OkE and Card Baskets, Triple Plate,
OXODIZED Sets and Cuff Buttons,
CHLA00vKESN,
aCULI1011takKeSs'NEWT l and 8 day,
TEA SETS and SUGAR BOWLS,
EVERYTHING in the Jewelry Line,
REGULATORS, for $18,
SILVER WARE, very Cheap.
I'WILL positively Bell Fancy Goods, Fancy jewelry, Violins, Ste., 10 per cont. eb.eaper than the usual
Cash prices, from now till the 1st of February, 1875, to clear off stock before -moving into my new
premises, opposite AL Robertson's Cabinet Shop. I will also give 5 per cent. off Watches, Clocks and
Solid Gold and Sneer jewelry. Terms—CASH.
REPAIRING IN ALL. ITS BRANCHES -
Done promptly, and wan -anted to give satisfaction. Highest price in cash paid for old Gold and Silver.
M. R. COUNTER,.
.11111411411141!4444.4.............444.414.444.4.
GO ANDS -EE
THE
GRAND DISPLAY OF CHRISTMAS GOODS
ivy; are now occupying Frank Patti- les Old.
Stand, which we have entirely rererv fed, and
ATTHOMAS LEE'S, having procured new instrument, are prepared
NEW CARRIAGE FACTORY
IN SEAFORTH.
PILLMAN & CO.
1 wonla respectfully inform the inhabiLants of Sea.
forth and the public) generally that they have conimance& buoinees in the above line, Opposite Mo.
Intosh & Moirison's old stand, and next door
north ol fr. Thornas Ban% livery stable, -where
they are prepared to furnish all ordere entrusted
to their care. My one wanting
A GOOD CUTTER
For the Winter, or a
FIRST-CLASS BUGGY
For the wining Summer would do -well to give us
a call.
Nothing but Arta -elms material used and satis-
faction guaranteed.
REPAIRING
Neatly done and Promptly- Attended to.
PILLMAN & Co.
MOORE & CAMPBELL S
18 TRE PLACE.
COME WITH A SMILING FACE.
ONE OF THE BEST SELECTED STOCKS 01?
Groceries, Biscuits,: Canned Fruits, Lobsters, Salmon, Sardines, Finnan
Haddies, Salt and Fresh Water Fish,
EVER OFFERED IN SEAFORTH.
N. B.—A car load of choice Hand Picked Apples for sale, hi huge or small quantities.*Don't fail to
call and examine before purchasing elsewhere.
0 THOMAS LEE
.
0
•
BRUSSELS, BRUSSELS,
RAILRO AD OPENED,
And with the First Train
THOMAS LEADBEATER
RECEIVED A
LARGE ASSORTMENT
• OP
.READY -'MADE CLOTHING
AND
IDE1 G-OQIDS
Which I am sure cannot be beat in any store in
BRUSSELS.
My Goods are all new, consisting of
DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES,
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
BOOTS AND SHOES, &C. •
OVERCOATS,
FROM fe5 TO :::;16.
OTHER GOODS AS LOW IN PROPORTION.
_
Stock is full in all lines, end will be kept
so, and with Gobds in keeping with the
times.
All I ask is for parties to
CALL AND EXAMINE
My Goods, and they will be convinced that I sell
Goods as Cheap as any otherhouse.
THOS APBEATER,
' TURNBERRY STREET, ,
BRUSSELS, ONT.
Dec. 24, 1874. 868-12
THE
HURON PLANING MILL.
MESSRS. GRAY & SCOTT
'REG to announce that they hate commenced
business in the Shop lately occupied by Mr.
Martin, and are not, prepared to fill orders for
Sashes, Doors, Blinds, ilfonldings,
And all kinds of planed lumber.
ALSO LATII AND SHINGLES.
YLES
CHEESE BOXES AND SETTERS,
FARM GATES, HAY RACKS, &c.
CASH STO E,
A good stook of Seasoned Lumber on hand.
Factory and Ltuxiber Yard on Goderich street,
near Main street.
Jig Sawing and Custom Planing neatry done.
A. GRAY. W. H. SCOTT.
CHRISTMAS
AND
1T 112, 7jCr -5E7 J!'.L.I S _
NOW ORENI--NG UP
THE Largest and Finest Stock of Goods ever offered. to the, Public in thie part of of the Dotainiorr,
in the way of GIFTS for this season.
To Give Satisfaction to Ag
!
I. Thanking the public for their -very liberal patron -
again the past, we invite all to call and see our
New Booms, where we will alw.ays be found, and
7 in god humor.
360 i MOORE & CAMPBELL.
THE SEAFORTH
LUMBER YARD.
ABEE & AOD ON A LD
BE to inform the public flint they have re-
moved their Lumber Yard to the lot bete-een
the Merchents Salt Company's Works mad Mr-
- hall's Mill.
They will keep constantly on hand a good assort-
ment of AIL KINDS OF LUMBER, dressed and
undress -ed. Also, LATH AND SHINGLES, all of
-which they are prepared to sell at the lowest pos-
sible prices, or Cash. Alsoon hand any quantity
of the best ACTON LIME.
Builders and others will find it to their advan-
tage to inspect our stock, and -ascertain -our prices
before pnrchasineeelsewhere, as we are in a position
offergood inch cements to cash purchasers.
160 MABEE & MACDONALD.
WATCHES, Gold and Silver,
CHAINS, Gold and. Silver,
LOCKETS,
CHARMS,
SLEEVE BUTTONS,
SHIRT and COLLAR BUTTONS,
LADIES' NECKLETS,
BROOCHES,
EAR
BRACELETS,
PLATED CRUETS,
PLATED BUTTERS,
PLATED PICKLE STANDS,
PLATED CAKE BASKETS,
CARD RECEIVERS,
TEA and TABLE SPOONS,
MOTTO CUPS' and SAUCERS,
MOTTO MVOS,
CHINA TOYS.
TN fact, our Stoek cannot be enumerated. Call and see them. -We hate everything and at RIGHT
PRICES. •
E. HICKSON & 00., Seaforth.
M _ P,som=ursomsT s
STEAM CABINET FACTORY:
M. ROBERTSON,
Having fitted up a new Cabinet Factory, is now prepareil to famish
ALL KINDS OF CABINETWARE.
He would remind his friends and the public generally that/his FURNITURE is made of
THOROUGHLY SEASONED LUMBER
And by First -Class Workmen. IIe wonld therefore invite allintending purchasers to call and examine
his Large Stock., and be conyinced that his Goods are not only First -Class, but quite as eheap as any
in the Market. Also, a large stock of
COFFINS, CASKETS, BURIAL ROBES OF ALL SIZES,
Constantly on hand, and a
FIRST-CLASS HEARSE
In atten dance. Factory and Warcroonis en Main
over L. 11. Corbey's Store.
JOHN'S. PORTER,
One-horse Banker and Exchange Broker.
•
MAIN STREET, SE,AFORT11.
CAPITAL, - $0,000,000.01.
This is no blow,hut a fact.
'RUTS Greenbacks ana American Silver at cur-
rent rates. Lends money on good farm prop-
erty. Shaves notes without lather. - Receives
money on deposit, and pays 20 per cent. interest
—when you- get it. Buys and sells Houses. and
Lots; parties leaving town and wishing to sell 4nick
will find me on hand like a thousand of brick.,
--
Bu A Rides, Sheep Skins, Furs and Wool
at the highest prices.
All this is done with the above capitel,vvoirder-
Ifel, is it not ? Hand in your wants, wishes and
expectetions, don't be afraid, he won't bust. 341
WINTER IS COMING,
AND
WILLIAM GRASSIE,
OF
Seaforth Carriage Works,
Is Prepared for it.
CUTTERS AND SLEIGHS.
He has on hand a large number of CUTTERS .
OF VARIOUS STYLES, which for -workmanship
and finish cannot be surpassed by those of the
best city establishments. Also a ntimber of
PLEASURE SLEIGHS
AND
LIGHT AND HEAVY BOB -SLEIGHS,
All of which are manufactured of the best ma
-terial, entlxill be sold cheap.
CUSTOM- WORK
Attended to Promptly- as usual. Remember the
' old stand on Huron Street.
WM. GRASSIE. •
Street, opposite L. R. Corbey's Store., Residence SEAFORTH AND HURON
M. ROBER,.....TSON. !MARBLE WORKS.
SEAFORTH FOUNDRY.
JOHN NOPPER
IL MESJS'ETT
(Late of Eamilton,)
IWould intimate to their rannero-as friends and the
general public that they are prepared to fill all
I orders for
, Monuments, - Headstones,
Mantles, ace,
WISH eS to inform the farmm
farming community and the public generally that he has leased the •,
SEAFORTH FOUNDRY for a term of years, anil refitted it throughout. Be is now prepared
to manufacture all kinds of
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS1
SUCH AS
Straw Qp.tters, Plows; Gang Plows, Drag Saws,
_
Includise the TOTMANI which is tb.e best 2 -horse Saw in use.
ALSO MY. IMP.ROVED'i5ITTIS POWER.
BUILDING AND ALL OTHER CASTINGS'
Turned out on the slim -test -notice.
Mill, Engine and other Repairs done wib-Neatness and Dispatch..
A CALL SOLICIM:
JOHN N QPPER I
Table Tops,
Granite Monuments Imported to Order.
Work of the hest 'style and art, and cannot be
surpassed in this part of Ontario.
A eallrespectfulTi solicited. 4
Calder's old Stand, opposite Afecantun's Hotel,
MAIN STREET, SEAFORTH.
H. MESSF,TT.
HOSE, GLOVES, TIES, CORSETS,
H0013 SKIRTS, DRESS BUTT(INS,
•
DRESS TRIMMINGS, LACES, &C.,
AT
HOFFMAN B,ROTHERS'
CHEAP CASH STORE,
SEAFORTIL
JAN. 20, 1L75.
ammommiwormamoraccompli
The Prz-ixiter of Canada.
THE CAREF.R OF A SEIV-MADE MAN.
The present Premier of the 1)ornini
in the Honorable Alexander Alo,ekenzi
lie was called by the Governor -Genera
Lord Dufferin, in 1873,to form a Cal
inet on the downfall of Sir John A. :NI
donaldte Ministry, the latter having b
convicted of selling the charter of
Canada Pacific Railway to Sir H i.
Allan for about $300,000, Airbiell no
was expended in 1872 in carrying t.
elections to sustain Sir John's Govtr
xnent. He was unanimously chosen 1
the Reform party to the leadership in
Governinent. as he had been the chief
that party in. Parliament for some t.iui
He diesolved Parliament in Jicon 187
and a general elect* was held in dan
ary, 1874. The election resulted in ti
Reformers returning 154 members, i
the Opposition had. barely lifty sea
With suell an enormous majority a:parl
leader might readily have become intf0
catecl with the power in his hands'le
Mr. Maclienzie's a.dministration has be
marked with economy and success,
he has etearlily pursued the policy -
has always advocated duringt a, long .1.4
liamentary -career, favoring internal ii
nrovements, and the extension of tee
mereial relations ; and he has the
faction to know that he is now Inc
popular in the country than when he z
sumed the reins of Govarnmcnt, havit
demonstrated the possession of ir
executive abilities and statesmanli
views. He is really a Reformer a
Liberal in his ideas. As a Parliameni
ria!], during fifteen V-ea.1-8 of public
vice, he disclosed rare powers as a rese
and formidable debater. He has be
an advocate of temperance, and his p
sonal character is above reproach.
He probably offers the only instal:
in the history of England, or of lier eer
nies, where a vorkinynair hae risen;
the high office of Premier. lie was la
in Scotland, and is something: over. 6;
years. of age.. He learned the trade;
stone -cutter and 1110SOD., awl game out;
Canada while a wing mat. Ole has
sided at Sarnia for many yeas,
the last fifteen years he has tepresen
the County of Laxabton in Parliame
always; elected by an overwhelming 1
jority, until it was found futile fts
Tory 'candidate to oppose him, si
when his election hea been had. by..
aberration. He has steadily worked'
his trade of stone -mason, even whil
member of Parliament, when net
gaged with his public duties.
He had but few opPortunies for ,e4.
education, but with true TScotcb perA
°nee and application to study, he nt
himself fully the equal in solid. infer
tion about affairs with any man in!
Danrinion.
When he rises in his place to speed'',
is eligeified and. impressive in his man;
His style is easy but -direct, his epi
slightly tinged with It4 Scottish aen
He in tall; erect and spare'his hair,
beard tiniged. with gray. Ile is s.lv
811Te of an attentive audience whet
he speaks. He is probably the a,
practical statesman the Dominion
sesses, his ideas being plain and
tatian. We have given this slietal
detail to show what brains, backei
energy, temperance and thrift wi:t
conaplish when directea aright. I
was a mechanic, poor, unlettered
friendless, who, by solfeculture, it
rity, perseverance and noble eines,
about himthe confidence and
tion of a numerous constituency,:
fiuially places him in the highest po...
in the gift of a people numbering'
and a half- Millions. A people, .
whose traditions are averse to the e
tion of the plebian to the highest ho
and where fa#ily initneece, area
thee too, oftim have more weight ii
aelva.neementiof men than the posse
of character
Evening Express of Jan. 180t.
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Boys on the Farm.
To ma.ke boys good fermere;
America P. AgriCURInisteaye,
-them to take an interest in the far
the implements, in. the -stock, tell
all your pines, your successes and
ures, give them a histery of your a
what you did, and how you h1 -ed
boy ; but do not harp maeh. on a
generate character of young men s
present age ; praise them when. yo
and encourage them to do still
Let them dress up in the evening is
of sitting down in their dirty cloth -
dirty room. Provide plenty of
Thanks th kerosene, our couatry
can be as brilliantly lighted as th
lit residences' in the eity. -Ene'
tb.e neighbors to drop in, -0".tiiihge.
sgeriOniture rather than polities.,
of -the importance of large trops
stock, of liberal feeding, and d
vantages of meeting enema% comic
rather than hard of times, low
and high wages. Above 1i, en
the boys to read good agricultural
Papers are well enough, but an
gent boy wants something -more'
him some good agrinaltural
study. Read it with him; and gi•
the benefit of your experience 5111
cism. When he hos mastered. th
him another. In our ease we
Jove of farming principally to t
that our father told us everyt1
was doing on the farm, answerioe
queslioes, aud encouragiog rattA
refusing our el414.-Iike desire of
him to plow, to chop, to let off ws
fire the brush. heap.
How to Get Rich,.
He ha& saved a few hmedree
before he was 25 years, at whielt
bought a farm, paying ei-hat heh
then lindieg that he epent too
im
in cooking he married n etreng,
WI:11MM, leaving the fiehl an hat
half to have the ceremony pe
when he returned to his -work;
wife went into the kitchen to
ner. Of course they could no
bridal trip nor anythingelthe I
could they-a#ord to hate chiI4
they lived together •40 yeere,
with health, working ail day
or dry, out doors and in. t
wood -sawing, arid sueh like chi
done after dark.
They always had apple ti
never wanted butter; salt pm,
ed. instead of beef or hat, eat
stead of eggs, andif they thei
needed doctoring they drank!'
wort and catnip tea, and sofa
feet in warm water. Of books
no need, because they hail n
read, though they nettire out to
tracts gii ii them, so that noth
be lost. They never attendei
because they had money A,N.
ecnild worship, end they eouldf
to give to the poor because
themselves be poor some
quarter 4 -a century he held