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and nip, and in every *dy totnedt him on al
Contenient oceasiohiLL4y to hold him by mati
strezigth under ciretimstIncei which rendei
failure probable, at the same time searing hin
half to death by the fruitless tussle to do with
him he does not know what-tie him with a
strip or rope not strong enough to hold-and
finally, on all occasions strive to make him
feel that his mastel is habitually as mean as
he is himself naturally docile, clever and wil-
ling to serve.  Nothing further will be neces-
sary.
  But if, on the other hand, be would prefer
the noble, trustworthy, reaUy useful animal,
let him observe the law of kindnem, gentleneas,
and patience.
  When, at the age of six months or more, it
may be desirable to -ean the colt, let It not be
done abruptly, as it might be too much of a
change to leave the sweet, nourishing milk of
the mother for grass and other food exclusive-
ly. Let him have milk, say, once a day for a
little time; giving him a little extra food to
form the habit of relying upon something oth-
er than milk. And finally, when it is deter-
mined to wean him entirely, let him be placed,
if practicable, in a lot with other company
where he will but seldom see his dam. In a
short time he will thus acquire the habits of
the independent horse, and no longer pine for
mother and milk.
  The first winter is an important period in
the colt's history.  See that he has companyp
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him about; and especially avoid yarding him
with horned cattle. Let his feed be wholesome
and nourishing food, with access to pure wa-
ter, and provide some sort of a shelter under
which he may have security form storms.
  Observe these rules, and follow them up in
their spirit, for the four succeeding years, and
if your colt doesn't come gtut at the end of the
year a little better than the average, and in the
end make a valuable horse, it will be because
his pedigree is bad.  It will certainly not be
either your fault or ours.-ED.

  SW   Shelter your stock from March winds.



  Woe14!Wwt3-Advfee       ltp to the TIMM I

  EDIOR 1PARZIffC-Ba1Tlg been told by sevw
eral oi uly' neighbors, 4" We should like th4
PAtxxiE, but en't spare the dollar," the *ayk
and means requjeftt to obtain the dollar t
spare for the ihosk useful agricultural pape
published in the West naturally revolved in my
mind.
  I said to myself, eight or ten times as many
sheep may be kept with but very little addi-
tional labor and expense.  The same may be
said of bees and turkeys. When men accept
these facilities for obtaining wealth, they will
surely have a dollar to spare to secure the
monthly visits of so valuable a friend.
  When we consider that the facilities for tratns-
porting our grain to market do not keep pace
with the increase of its production, we must
be aware that freights will continue to rule
high until there is some remedy.
  One of the most prominent means for the
salvation of Wisconsin from high taxes and in-
dividual indebtedness is wool-raising. Wheat-
raising alone for many years in successio~n
pays but poorly; reducing both the land and
its owner to poverty, unless pains be taken to
fertilize with something more valuable than
straw.
  But few countries possess greater natural
advantages for sheep husbandry than ours; in
none are sheep more healthy. I don't forget
that most regions are less troubled with dogs;



0,--   - u0 I surget that some men would net
take care of them, but those who will may com-
bine pleasure and profit.
  I intended to have said something about
sheds, feed-troughs, and racks, but that is push-
ed aside by the preoeding-probably indefinile-
iy postponed. I presume you'll say, The mqnt
important things are generally left untouched
by persons unaccustomed to writing
                            S. L. MILLER.
 FULTON, Feb. 5, 1868.
 [Not so, friend Miller; you couldn't have
hit the nail more squarely on the head. Don't
forget to write soon again on some of thqse
practical themes.-ED.]



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