Live Stock*
The Catalogue ofthe Short-Horn and
Ayrshire herds, the property of Hon. M.
H. Cochrane, Hillhurst, Canada has been
received. These herds are among the
largest and most valuable in America.
Col, A. D. Bullock and John Shilleto
of Cincinnati, sold ofa the 21st of October
1874, their "Imported" Alderney Bull, to
C. Y. C. Alden, of Sunman, Ripley County, Ind.
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New Hog Diseases.
A new disease among the hogs has made
its appearance in Madison county, this
State, and in parts of the county many
stock hogs are dying. The disease first
appears with a cough, and then bleeding
at the nose, and in many instances the vie
tim dies within an hour or two. In some
respects the symptoms resemble cholera,
but in its essential features the disease
differs from  cholera, and   appears much
more malignant.
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Course to he Pursued in Purchasing
a Horse.
The mule being but slightly liable to
diseases of the limbs, which annually spoil
many fine horses, is worthy the consideration of farmers on this account if no other.
It may be asserted by some that mules are
unfit for certain kinds of farm work, as,
for instance, plowing in heavy, tenacious
clay soil. This is undoubtedly true of
mules weighing from seven to eight hundred pounds each, and placed at work
which is generally supposed to require
great weight of carcass thrown against the
collar. But what intelligent farmer would
think of placing a span of horses of the
same weight at such a task; if he understood his business he would be more apt
to procure a team weighing from twelve to
fifteen hundred each, as _ being better
adapted to perform the required task. As
there are large and small horses, so there
are also large and small mules, and the
same care and attention expended in raising large horses, if directed toward the
production of large mules, will certainly
insure success. If mules are as well adapted as horses to perform the ordinary farm
work of the sections above referred to, and
if one span of mules will outlast two span
of horses, because of their immunity from
disease, the mule is the cheaper animal,
and consequently superior to the horse f'or
agricultural purposes.— Cor. County Gent.
The Horses of South America.
Fifty years ago there lived along the
Mohawk River a class of men who were
famous for their fine and valuable horses.
Wheat in those days bore but a small price
compared with the price of these times,
but so were corn and oats very low; and
these men ofthe 3Iohawk country were in
the habit of feeding wheat when they
wished to put their favorite horses into
the best possible condition. They formed
a correct estimate ofits value from actual
experience. There is ime caution, perhaps,
proper; the wheat should be coarsely
ground or soaked for sufficient time in
water to so soften the kernels as to bring
them within the _ reach of the digestive
powers ofthe animals' stomachs. If something of this kind is not done, it will be
found that a considerable proportion of
the grain will pass through the animals
undigested. If the newspaper reports are
true as to the magnitude of this year's
wheat crop, economy will require that in
many cases it, should enter, largely into
{he food of animals in those sections where
the corn crop has proved to be very light.
—N 1'.  Iribune.
If thoroughly conversant on this subject, the Iribune need not have gone back
fiftyyears to cite the value of wheat, by
experience, as a feed for horses. Notwithstanding the price of wheat has usually
ruled high, we have an abundance of proof
from daily experience that this grain is
very valuable feed.
The potato "rot" as it is called, has appeared in the East, and is distroying much
ofthe crop.
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The drouth in Ohio has been very severe,
but the newly sown wheat aud rye is reported as looking quite well.
Yinelasd, N. J., this season   shipped
and sold two million pounds of grapes.
One thousand pounds of squashes, at
three cents per pound, on a piece of
ground twenty feet square, is what a New
England farmer reports he did this year.
HOW   IS THIS   FOR   HIGH ?—Mr. W. B.
Thompson, of Monrovia, Morgan county,
has presented us with a corn stalk tall
enough for a flag staff. The first ear was
over nine feet from the ground.
A panther which escaped from a menagerie some time since has created quite
an excitement in the northern part of the
city. The animal attacked a horse a few
nights since and wounded it so badly that
the owner was compelled to kill him.—
.Several shots have been fired at it without any fatal result.
The YirginiaCity, Nev., Enterprise adds
the following to its long list of curious
stories :
We are informed that the reason why
there are no shade-trees about the hotel
at the Genoa Hot Springs, and why none
can be grown there, is that the ground is
too hot for them. It is said that upon
digging through the thin surface-soil a
substratum of hard earth—called a hard-
pan—is found. This is two or three feet
in thickness, and upon digging through it
almost anywhere in the neighborhood,
boiling hot water is encountered. On account of this subterranean lake of hot
water, trees of no kind can be made to
grow in the neighborhood. Soil enough
for the nourishment of the trees cannot
be collected^ upon the surface, and the
moment their roots pass through the substratum they are in hot water and are
cooked. By sinking an artesian well in
this place there could doubtless be obtained a fine fountain of hot water, but if it
were desired to surround this fountain
with trees it would be necessary fo have
them made of cast-iron.
First. Examine the eyes in the stable,
then in the light; if they are in any degree defective, reject.
2nd. Examine the teeth to determine
the age.
3rd. Examine the poll, or crown of the
head, and the withers, or top ofthe
shoulders, as the former is the seat of poll
evil, and the latter that of fistula.   .
4th. Examine the front feet, and if the
frog has fallen, or settled down, between^
the heels of the shoe and tho heelsy are-*
contracted, reject him ; as he, if not already lame, is liable to become so at any
moment.
Next observe the knees and ankels of
the horse you desire to purchase, and if
cocked, you may be sure that it is ths result of the displacement of the internal
organs ofthe foot, a consequence of neglect
of "the form of the foot, and injudicious
shoeing.
5th. Examine for interfering, from the
ankle to the knees, and if it proves that
he cuts the knee, or the leg between the
knee and the ankle, or the latter badly,
reject.
'Speedy cut" of the knee and leg are
most serious in their effects.
Many trotting horses, whieh would be of
great value were it not ior this single defect, are by it rendered valueless.
Gth. Carefully examine the hoofs for
cracks, as jockeys have acquired great
skill in concealing cracks in the hoofs.
If cracks are observable in any degree,
reject.
Also, both look and feel for ringbones,
which are callouses on the bones of the
pastermnear the foot; if apparent, reject.
7th. Examine the hind feet for the
same defects ofthe foot and ankle that we
have named in connection with the front
feet. Then proceed to the hock, which is
the seat of curb, and both bones and blood
spavins.
The former is a bony enlargement of the
posterior and lower portion of the hock-
joint ; the second a bony excrescence* on
the lower, inner, and rather anterior portion of the hock, and the latter is a soft
enlargement of the synovial membrane on
the inner and upper portion ofthe back.
They are either of. them sufficient reason
for rejecting. '
8th. See that the horse stands with the
front feet well under him, and observe
both the heels ofthe feet and shoes, to see
if he "forges" or over-reaches, and in case
he does, and the toes ofthe front feet are
low, the heels high, and the heels of. the
front shoes a good thickness, and the toes
of the hind feet are of no proper length,
reject him ; for if he still over-reaches with
his feet in the condition described, he is
incurable. If he props out both front feet,
or points them alternately, reject.
9th. In testing the driving qualities,
take the reins while on the ground, invite
the owner to get into the vehicle first, then
drive yourself. Avoid the display or the
use of the whip, and if he has not sufficient
spirit to exhibit his best speed without it,
reject. Should he drive satisfactorily
without, it will then be proper to test his
amiability and the extent of his training in
the use ofthe whip.
Thoroughly test his walking qualities
first, as that gait is moro important in the
horse of all work thangreat trotting speed.
The value ofa horse, safe for all purposes without blinds, is greatly enhanced
^thereby.
10th. Always purchase of the.breeder
&of tho horse, if practicable ; the reasons
jare obvious.—Maryland Farmer.
Some of our English cousins having an
eye single to the main chance, have turned
their attention to the horses of South
America, where they are said to be cheaper
than anyother place.
A writer in the Field- (London) gives
the following advice to one who inquires
about shipping horses to England :
He would of course go to Buenos Ayres,
ithe coital of the.. Argentina [Confederation. A knowledge of the Spanish language
would be requisite to deal properly with
natives, with whom he would have to deal,
and who are very shrewd and intelligent.
With regard to the best place for buying
horses it would be foolish to speak, the
field beingso wide ; but I will mention one
or two as being first-rate. Rosario, on
the right bank of the Parana, would be an
excellent place to ship them, as two Hues
of steamers run regularly from there, and
sailing vessels to all parts. From there also is a railway to Cordova, 217 miles distant, and which goes through some of the
finest breeding districts in the republic ;
it is also adjacent to Santa Fe, another
good place for the purchas of horses. The
price I cannot give correctly.. I have
bought a brood mare and foal for 15s,
($4 50.) and I have bought mares for 7s.
6d. (82 25,) and up to £4 ($24;) mares always being worth much less than horses,
which is owing to an objection to ride a
mare, whieh is prevalent. The cost of a
single horse to England would be a very
great deal more than that of a number,
and, of course, the more he sent the less
per head it would be. I myself think that,
taking all charges, he could purchase a
horse and send it to England for from £12
($72) to £15 ($00) each, and they would be
worth in England from £30 ($180) upwards. For myself, I should go ont and
purchase a lot, get > a special rate per
steamer, and return with them. I do not
think it could be anything but a most profitable speculation, and, taking all things
together, would return a net profit of SO
percent. Of course, a great deal would
depend on one's knowledge of horseflesh,
and on getting them home' without sickness or accident.
Animals Like to he Loved.
Bran for Horses.
Ihe Journal of the. Farm says: Bran
when fed to animals is laxative, and on
this account should not be fed to_ horses
in any quantity when hard work is at all
required of them, because weakness is
caused by this relaxation of the bowels,
and great injury inflicted. The theory
that introduces bran into the horses
stables is as pernicious in its effects as the
indiscriminate use of bran itself as the
whim of the stableman, and the theory is,
that horses, sick or well, should be fed on
bran mashes. A little bran with other
and more substantia! articles of food may,
however, be occasionally given with advantage, but always taking care not to
feed it in quantities to give rise to looseness of the bowels, nor be counted to the
poor horse as so much other solid food,
for in doing so you not only deceive yourself, but cheat your horse.
If people could only know how delighted the dumb animals are to do anything
to please those who love them, their society would be more cultivated, and the difference to their feelings beyond supplying
their wants, now almost universal, would
hardly be found above the lowest level of
humanity. How common is the remark:
"He or she loves to he noticed." They
all do, and long to show their attachment
to their friends. Do uot fear that because
you are old, or homely, or ill-dressed,
they will dislike you. They are above the
artificial disguises so necessary in human
intercourse, if we would win respect or
esteem, and will know you as you are. not
as you appear. Sincere themselves, you
would in vain affect a liking for them, and
"come here my pretty dog," would make
as much impression ns "get out !'' and be
treated with due indifference. They
never misunderstand your sentiments, so
difficult to impress 6n humans, but to
them thero is a charm in a soft voice
which Byron was not perhaps the first to
discover.
Every one must hare noticed the impunity with which very young children torture their pets, the cats and kittens, yet
these seldom "turn again and rend them"
—the sure fate of an adult, who could only intentionally thus hurt their feelings.
Can we doubt the woundrous intelligence
of the mere "brutes made to perish?"—
See dogs or cats at play, biting and tearing
each other, yet only with teeth and claws
of cotton, and then witness a real "difficulty." Thomas in the nursery or on the
roof! Whatachange! But it is not only
the domesticated animals who recognize
our kind feelings, 'tis the same with the
lions, tigers, and, though last not least,
the elephant in a menagerie. "Experien-
tia docet."—M. B. in Dumb Animals.
We had tbe pleasure of a call from
Hon. H. Musgrove, a member of the
Patrons of Husbandry at Jackson, Miss.,
on Saturday. He has been deputed by his
State Grange to the Northern States to
lay before our people the advantages his
State offers to all who are seeking new
homes.
The Last Bulletin.
On the 1st instant, there were on the
rolls of the National Grange 20.800 subordinate granges, 409 having been added
during the month of September. The
granges in the several States and Territories rank as follows:
1.
Iowa	
..2,00
29
New York	
238
2
.1,99:
23.
California	
231
3.
Indiana	
.1,99
24.
Louisiana	
IK5
4.
Illinois	
1,57.
25.
..174
o.
Keutucky	
1,42
26.
Vermont	
1?S
Ii
1,35!
.1,031
27.
28.
Ohio  	
West Virginia.
110
S.
Tennessee	
..i,oo:;
29.
Florida	
97
9.
Ml.
SO
10.
Georgia	
....0-59
31.
.65
II.
Albabama	
... <«•->
32.
Massachusetts..
til
12.
Mississippi	
....622
33.
'Dakota	
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IS.
Nebraska	
... 5»(i
34.
T). of Canada....
14.
Minnesota	
.. 519
35.
N. Hampshire.
37
15.
Michigan	
....sot*
••«(.
Maine	
31
Iti.
Wiseonsin	
... «o.->
37.
Idaho	
25
17.
ArK.insas	
.....504
SS.
Montana	
23
18.
N. Carolina....
...450
39.
Delaware	
14
11).
Virginia	
....373
40.
Nevada	
20.
l'eiinsylvanla
....319
41.
Ind. Terr'y	
4
21.
•S. Carolina....
....3!S
12.
Connecticut	
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Sale ok Shout-Horns.—We have received a catalogue ofthe Short-Horn cattle from the herds of P. D. Johnson, Geo.
J. Collings and Thos. Nelson, to be sold
at Terre Haute, Ind., November 18th.
Charcoal for 'Wounds.—A correspondent of the Scientific American says:
The best simple remedy I have found for
surface wounds, such as cuts, abrasions of
the skin, etc., is charcoal. Take a coal
from tho stove, pulverize it. apply it to
the wound and cover the'whole with a
rag. The charcoal absorbs the fluids
secreted by the wound, and lays the foundation of the scab; it also prevents tho rag
from irritating the flesh, and it is antiseptic.
Write Your Opinions.
We desire nothing more for the Rural
Sun than to get the views and opinions of
farmers on farm topics. What the topic
is we care not; if it interests one farmer
it is sure to interest others. Wo most
heartily wish that we could get a regular
correspondence from every county in the
State, not of one writer, but a dozen or
more. Then we should be certain of
knowing just what the farmers of Tennessee think about aud what they need to
have disccsscd.
We know the reluctance of farmers
toward writing—we know what a dread
they have of the first appearance in print,
but we undertake to be responsible for
the spelling and grammar.—Rural Sun.
Sensible. And we ask the readers of
the Indiana Farmer to do the same.
Write for your paper.
Hedge Growing.
An Illinois farmers' club, located where
a good deal of hedge grows and a great
deal of an experimental farmingjhas been
done, is reported as thus crystalizing the
experience of the hedge-growers.of the
club in a resolution : "That in our opinion, to be successful in making a good and
lasting hedge fence, we should set the
plants eight inches apart, cultivate well
for three years, or until thc canes arc at
least one inch in diameter, then plash,
leaving the canes standing above ou an
angle of 40 degrees." Laying close to the
ground and twisting or interweaving tlie
plants, were both condemned as unsuccessful. Observation has taught that the
method indicated above is .the cheapest
and surest way to secure an efficient hedge
of Osage orange in the shortest time.
Exchange ol Products.
The Grange of the North and South
must have a direct trade. The products
of our farms we must exchange with the
South for their products through the
medium ofthe Grange. We can exchange
our flour, pork, hay, apples, cider, and
many other, products, for their sugar,
molasses, rice, oranges, lemons, tar, rosin,
etc. This transfer can be made with a
great saving to both sections, and each
party have everything .fresh from the producers' hands. The . Granges North
should have a list of the Granges South,
and vice versa, and with a three cent
stamp, you can ascertain what can be
done in this way.—S. J. Woollev, Hil-
liard, Ohio, in Ohio Farmer.
An excellent idea, brother Woolley, and
one that can easily be made to yield good
fruits. Already the purchasing agent of
the order of this State, acting as the
agency of exchange, has effected most
profitable arrangements with like agents
ofthe Order in New England, and a trade
and exchange has sprung up between the
brethren of the two sections mutually
very advantageous. The same can be
effected with the agents in the Southern
States, which would not only be equally
advantageous in a business point of view,
but would bring the people of tbe two
sections face to face and be of great value
in a political point of view. The Ohio
Farmer thinks it an impracticability, but
the experience here, after a trial demonstrates the contrary. New England farmers are now getting Indiana flour at two
to three dollars less on the barrel, and
equal advantages on other productions,
through this medium of exchange, and yet
our farmers are getting as good rates as
the market affords for their produce.
Heavy Corn Chop.—The Practical
Farmer notices the corn-field of Alexander Scott; in Delaware county, Pa., thus:
Xitiety bushels to the acre of shelled corn
is a common crop on this farm, wliich will
no doubt be exceeded this year, as it is
variously estimated by different persons
at from 100 to 120 bushels per acre. This
field of thirteen acres was managed as in
other seasons, a tough green grass sod of
about ten years standing being tirst plowed down to the depth of from six to eight
iuches. On the upturned surface, fifty
bushels of lime were spread, and 700 lbs.
of bone to the acre. The soil being naturally of best quality, it is difficult to conceive ofa more appropriate pabulum for a
heavy corn crop. The corn crop was
pkn'ted4 x 4, and when we saw it was of
a rich, dark green color, uniform in size,
many stalks having two ears on.
Alaska Agriculture.—A visitor to
this far off region writes : Thero is a general impression that nothing will grow in
Alaska, and that it is a region of hostile
winter and savage icebergs, all of which is
extravagant nonsense. On open land and
along the streams, succulent grasses grow
luxuriantly, and sometimes to a height of
three feet and a half. Bed-top and wild
timothy abound on the islands, and in the
mainland something very like Kentucky
blue-grass grows extensively. Considerable hay has been made this year, the haying season being nearly the same as in
Oregon. Heretofore the Government has
been paying$70 a ton for imported hay, in
gold, but this year the natives are cutting
and storing native hay for about $'50 a ton
in currency. Barley was raised last year,
and it yields as well as elsewhere. Potatoes, turnips, onions, and the like have all
been produced on tho islands, and generally turn out as in other places.
Tlie Wheat Market.
A little light begins to dawn in Europe.
A cable telegram of Tuesday from London gives the following extract from the
Mirk Lane Express:
"The tendency of the wheat market here
'' rather upward.    In somecases there kas
been   an   advance   ot    a
markets   of Franco   and
slowly followed   those   of
The sales in England durint
iill
An
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ing.
iim have
Great Britain,
the week show
fl
| a diminution of  10.000   quarters,   which
j makes evident tlie reluctance of growers to
accept present rates.
A lady friend says while her neighbors
were losing chickens by the dozen, with
cholera, she saved ninety-nine out of a
hundred by the free use of lard—greasing
them well with it. r
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