The forest, dressed with crimson crest, Aspects, Holidays, Events, in Aph. 1 Th. 2 Fr. 3 Sa. 4 B. Low tides. 5 Mo. runs low. Dog Days end. Farmer's Calendar. Pleasant CORN may be cut as soon as it is 6th. 108 persons suffoc. in Avondale mine. well glazed, and stooked carefulPlymouth, Pa., by a fire at the ent., '69.ly on the field. Bind it tight, to 6 h C. weather, shed the rains. If you have grain to thrash, it is best to do it early. Look to see that it is well done. If you have to buy with straw, it is better to do it in thrashing time. No farmer should sell straw, hay, or corn stalks, some unless he spends the money for extra manures. The cabbages, 6 Tu. State election in Vermont. 6th. Gen. Rawlins. Sec. War, ? died, aged 37, 1869. gr. elong. E. 8th. Tremendous gale on N. E. coast, great des. of prop. and High tides. Clives lost, '69. 8th. Sen. Fessenden, of showers. and root crops need weeding Me., d., aged 62. 1869. 12 Mo. 6C. State election 13 Tu. Quebec taken, Wolfe killed. 14 W. in Apo. 1759. 15 Th. nhe. Alex. born, 16 Fr. Sharp frost in N. E., 1840. again, perhaps. If you can apin Maine. ply a little liquid manure now, Expect it will push ahead these crops Humboldt very rapidly. Pastures may now be dressed with fine manures, like ashes, lime, or bone dust. early The fall rains will soak them into runs high. the surface. Grass seed may be sown. In fact it is the best time, on the whole, to lay down lands to grass; and if there are any spots on the mowing lots, or on the pastures, that need re-seedfrosts. ing, sow now upon the surface, beg. and go over with a harrow. Rather Winter wheat, and rye ought to go in now, on land well prepared. Rye is a good and paying crop. Why don't you raise more of it? Every farmer ought to raise and enough for his own use. If you dull Revolution in Spain. Queen Isabella have feed enough, it is a good 30 Fr. 6 h D. flies from the country, 1868. time to buy more cattle or sheep. changeable. The more stock, the more ma nure. 1870. OCTOBER, Tenth Month. Astronomical Calculations. Days of 's Declination. D First Quarter, 1st day, 4h. 35m., evening. Last Quarter, 17th day, 1h. 29m., evening. 10 36 4 42 16 2 } 26 W. 6 26 5 |27|Th.|6 27|5 0|1033|445 16 3 14 41 kn. 10 30 } thi. | 6 45 | 148 15 thi. | 7 32| 2 48 9 26 4 48 5 45 OCTOBER hath 31 days. 1870. How quiet, through the hazy autumn air, The elm-boughs wave with many a gold-flecked leaf! How calmly float the dreamy-mantled clouds Through these still days of Autumn, fair and brief! Aspects, Holidays, Events, O inferior. MRS. STOWE. Farmer's Calendar. HARVESTING continues through Good this month on most farms. Some of the roots may come out of the ground towards the close, but as a general rule this is the month of greatest growth of swedes Louis Philippe born, 1773. for the and mangolds. The barn-yard Congress convenes at New York, and may be cleared, the issues a declaration of rights, 1765. hauled out, and ploughed in. season. will be so much gain upon the 1 Sa.runs low. 2 B. Low tides. 3 Mo. 4 Tu. 5 W. 6 Th. 7 Fr. 8 Sa. 9 B. 6C. 10 Mo. 11 Tu.. 12 W. stat. 13 Th. 8 O. in 8. 17 Mo. 6 H (. High tides. Changes manure It spring's work. The yard should then receive a dressing of muck or loam, enough to act as an ab sorbent for any liquid manures that would run to waste. Some compost manures in heaps on the field, but this makes a great deal of extra work. It is a good plan to haul muck to the barn, or store it in the cellar, or somewhere to under cover for use in winter. It is a good time to cut timber. gr. elong. W. ¿ ¿ C. The wood is now matured for the dull. year, and it is better to cut all Many shocks of earthquake in Califor-deciduous trees at this season nia; property and lives lost, 1868. than later. Something may be Becomes done in getting the buildings, C. 26 W. High tides. 29 Sa. 30 B. 31 Mo. runs low. fences, &c., ready for winter. In stormy weather, some inside work is to be preferred, and any needed repairs should be made in the barn. How is the fall feed Don't let the cattle eat too closely. A part may be fed off if it is heavy, but close feeding is bad economy. and Don't forget to attend the fairs pleasant. in your neighborhood. 31st. President Lincoln pro claims Nevada a State of fine in the mowing lots? 's Declination. 222222 27 21 12 19 4 16 5 12 17 47 18 19 19 23 20 25 29 21 33 24 20 37 30 21 43 O Full Moon, 8th day, 2h. 48m., morning. Tu. 1 6 33 14 54 |10 21 14 57|16| 8 2 W. 6 34 4 52 3 Th. 6 36 4 51 4 Fr. 6 37 4 50 5 Sa. 6 38 4 49 6 SU. 6 39 4 48 10 18 5 0 16 9 10 15 5 3 16 10 10 13 5 5 16 11 10 11 5 7 16 12 91 10 9 5 9 16 13 101 10 9 W. 6 43 4 44 10 Th. 6 44 4 43 11 Fr. 6 46 4 42 10 15 17 16 16 12 arm 5 53 0 27 The Frost Spirit comes to our happy homes, Let us keep our hearts warm, and no outward storm Aspects, Holidays, Events, for John A. Andrew elected Governor of 7 Mo. 8th. State election in Mass. days. Farmer's Calendar. Fine THE roots must be stored early this month. Let them dry a little in the sun or wind, before putting them in bulk. The work of handling them over is very some considerable; but it pays to dry them, and even to let them "sweat" a little in the pile. Husking should be hurried up now. There is the top-dressing to go on also. A good top-dressHigh ing protects the grass roots, and if the surface is level, the waste of manure is very slight. Many a piece may be kept in good grass by a frequent top-dressing, and grass is the crop that we cold want in New England. Continue to cart out, and plough in manure, if this job is not already finished. Cattle ought to be housed early, and not exposed to the chilling storms. Cows in milk will fall off, unless care is taken to bring them gradually to the winter feeding, by means of turnips, or other succulent fod and winds. 18 Fr. Great eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, 1868. 19 Sa.Display of shooting stars England, 1832. Expect 20 B. Cape of Good Hope first doubled, 1497. 21 Mo. 22 Tu. 23 W. snow in Perigee. 24 Th. 6 h C. High tides. or der. Fattening animals should rain. now be pushed forward rapidly, hogs and sheep especially. It won't do to let them fall off now. Trim grape vines and fruit trees. Getting Protect half-hardy plants. Snug up, and get things in order for a colder, long winter. Better house and 26 Sa. Eddystone Light destroyed, 1708. 30 W. Low tides. feed young cattle early. Don't let them gnaw the grass down to the roots. Start the farmer's club. |