VOL. 2-NO. 25.
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on the Mississippi River, whence she was proceed
ing to New Orleans. The explosion resulted from
neglect to let off steam, while stopping at 81. II G.
lena. The defendants appealed from this verdict
but it was affirmed by the Supreme Court of Lou.
's'ana' with costs.-N Y. Jour Of Com.
On the experiment of Tie Nm Grass.-To all
those who are troubled with nut-grass, our cor
respondent amongst the-rest, wo would recon.
'heho' as the best means Of exterminating it:


lst. Deep winter poughing, not scratching with
si'ai! single horse plough, with lazy negro to
suae II; but plough to the depth of at least eight
inches, even twelve or more il possible-also RE.
quent and thorough narrowing, or the use of tho
eI..va.or during the wnter months, so that the
anu s.o'on'erous hores OF the plant may DO
brought to the surface, and-exposed to the frost,
lhey need have no fears of injurine their land
oy deep Ploughing, provided they furnish them
win an adequate quantity of manure. The com.
mon prejudice against the plough, and the dofec
i've use of it, are the greatest curses upon low
country Agriculture.


"a. 10 put such crops upon the ground as will
aul'l. OF lis being frequently stirred during the
growing season. with the plough and the cuItiva.
tor-especially the latter instrument. = ~


by the adoption Of this course, we will venture
Preoict' that In few seasons they will have the
satisfaction OF seeing one of their most trouble
some enemies efsctualy vanquished. G.
Southern Agricullurist.
meat for neU Mich Cous.--Some of Off read.
ers are astonished that we have recommended
meal at this season in preference to roots for new
mhch cows Can't they distinguish between
spring and fa'L-between farrow cows and tbose
I'D now or mlk-between cows ncIining to beef!


fotatoos and turnips and apples are good in al.
,umh; they increase the milk when the COW will
oear II; but they are not wanted in the spring
when the COW has grass. or when she has uss
ca'ed. Carrots stand on a different footing; thew
may oe gwen at any time.-Mass. Plov.


Lice on fouls.-In your October number T oh.
served some remarks on using sulphur to DESTROY
lice on fowls. This have tried in former wear
with entire success. Mixed with Indian mea and
water, and fed in proportion of lb. of sulphur
10 z doz. fowls. IN two parcels, few days apart
have found that it would soon extermnate the
lice, and produce remarkably healthy and glossy
appearance in the fowls. They should at the same
time be supplied with proper dusting places. q.
The King of Prussia's life was placed in some
jeopardy recently upon his visiting decr-park near
ro'sd'm, where furious stag which had already
upon several previous occasions done serious mis-.


'hf P PGSs 4om IF tne etsaskes eSk the
dance. and killed the animal when il was in full
career against him.


Ages Of Distinguished Men.-Of the five zen.
tiemen now spoken of as candidates for nomina
ton by the Democratic national convention, four
Of them (Messrs. Van Buren,. Calhoun, Johnson.
and Cass) were born in 1882. They arc now,
therefore, 81 years Of age.


Mr.. Webster was born the sanIe year. Mr.. Clay
in April of l777, Mr.. Tyler in 1890, John Quin-
cy Adams in 1867.


Sir r. Peel was born in 17ss, Lord John Rus.
sell in 1892 Lord Stanley in $500, Duke of Wei.
llnston in 1853, and Lord Brougham in l779