COU Sit Y OF PERTH HERALD --7 Select Poetry! \maginary Evils. Let to-morrow take care of to-morrow ; Leave things of the future to fate ; What's the use to anticipate trouble ? Life's troubles can ne'er come to late. If to hope over much be an error, "Tis one that the wise have preferred ; And how often have hearts been in terror Of evils that never occurred ! Have faith, and thy faith shall sustain thee ; Permit not suspicion and care, With invisible bonds to enchain thee, But bear what God gives thee to bear, By his spirit supported and gladdened, But ne'er by forboding deterred, Think how many hearts have been saddened By fear of what never occurred. Let to-morrow take care of to-morrow, Short and dark as our life may appear, We may make it still darker by sorrow, Still shorter by sorrow and fear! Half our troubles are half our invention ; And often from blessings conferred Have we shrunk ifthe wild apprehension Of evils that never occurred ! Shelter for Sheep. From the American Agriculturist. The sheep is an animal which will endure much exposure, and its health is better when it is exposed to most of the natural changes of the atmos- phere, but not to storms or wet ground. The Merino is probably the hardiest of those breeds which are most profitably bred in this country, and will bear most exposure. There are many fine flocks, healthy and vigorous, particularly in the prairie States, which never have more shel- ter than is afforded by a Foard fence, or an Osage Orange hedge. For all this, sheds wouid be a great comfort both to the sheep, and to the shepherds. The straw and rail shelters first, to be succeeded by mure substantial sheds, and these again by good sheep barns --this is the order of progress. A sheep barn must afford shelter both for the sheep and their feed--hay, straw, and grain. It should be sup- plied with flowing water or a good well. The site should be perfectly dry and sheltered from winds to avoid much drifting of snow, and it is best to have it large enough to accommo- date the entire flock. Or, if it is im- practicable to have all. in one barn, then the barns should be nearer to- gether, and if possible, placed so as to afford more effectual shelter. The barn should always be built on the side-hill principle even though it be on level ground--the sheep rooms being on the lower floor, and the en- tire space above being used for hay and grain, Where there is no avail- able hill, the sheep floor may be de- pressed a little, and a causeway raised so that teams may be driven in upon the main floor. For large flocks a convenient arrangement is a main building with low wings, which in- deed are only closed sheds. number of sheep which may be ac- commodated in a certain space, varies with each different breed. Randall says, *'an apartment 20 feet by 40, will accommodate 75 Paular Mer- inos," so that they can all eat at the same time at wall racks. The larger families of Merinos need more space, and the South-Downs, and Long- Wools still more (near twice as much as the first named). It is better to have too much space than too little, at any rate. The same writer limits the number of sheep which should: be confined in one room (40 by 40) to 150; many good farmers,say 100. Double feeding racks may be so ar- ranged as to form partitions, to sub- divide the 100 or 150, but they will not be a sufficient separation for the chief divisions ol a large flock. The rooms and yards should be entirely distinct ; and it is very desirable also to have a detached shed wherein to place any part of the flock which may be diseased, or which may have been exposed to disease. In all buildings for sheep, the floors above them should be perfectly tight (tongued and grooved) to prevent the sifting through of hay-seed and dirt, and all hay-racks used should be so constructed that dust will not get into the wool. Suf- ficient litter should also be used, to prevent injury to both sheep and fleece, by the manure. How to Dress Skins with the Fur on. > © From the American Agriculturist. There are many ways of preparing furs for use as articles of dress or orna- ment. A waythe writer used suc- cessfully with small pelts,as those of muskrats, mink, cats, rabbits, foxes, The) etc., is as follows: After stretching and drying, scrape of all the bits of flesh and lumps of fat which may ad- here, then wet thoroughly on the flesh side with a strong solution of salt and alum ; fold. one half upon the other with the fur out, and roll up or pack the skins away fora week or ten days. Afterthis, the pelts are shaken out, each is spread with a layer of bran or sawdust, and thus they are piled one upon another, or again rolled up to lie a day or two. The moisture is absorded, and after this, repeated vigorous rubbings and work- ings by the hands finish them. Thick skins need to be treated a second time with alum and salt, which is best ap- plied finely pulverized and rubbed in. Tallow or other grease rubbed upon the undressed skins. softens and pre- serves them. On this principle the Indians tan skins of buffalo, bears and smaller animals--for the nicer operations, using brains which are on this account very highly valued. The fur-dressers in- the cities use 'lyancid butter, smearing the skins wi it, then put them into tubs, and tread and work them with the feet very thoroughly ; after this sawdust is thrown in among the skins and they are repeatedly worked over in con- tact with it, to remove all excess of grease. Subsequent manipulatioa, rubbing the skin side with chalk or potter's clay, and whipping and brush- ing the fur, finishesthem. All these operations depend for their success upon the thorough rubbing and work- ing which the pelt must always re- celve. Enexisu anp Scorcn Morars.--A few days ago Mr. Cochrane, first minister of Cupar-Fife, delivered a lecture descriptive of his experiences during a recent tour, in the course of which he said he saw a festival of the Foresters at Hampton-court, where there were 70,000 persons assembled, dressed like so many Robin Hoods ; but he did not think there was a sin- gle case of intoxication among the whole of that large multitude. He could not help contrasting the be- haviour of that assembly with what happened among ourselves on similar occasions. It seemed that Scotch 'people could not meet without get- ting themselves intoxicated--without getting into low public-houses, and getting themselves made utterly use- less in anhour's time. That was a practice which ought to be discoun- tenanced by every right-thinking man. Another thing he noticed was the good humor of an English crowd. He remembered being in London and seeing the Lord Mayor's show pass by, and he thought he never was in the midst of so many jokes, cheering and amusing remarks. Among these crowds he never heard anything like bad language ; whereas, in our town here at last hiring market, when he walked from one end to the other, be heard more blasphemy within. ten yards than he heard all the previous part of his life. When down at the railway station h> saw scenes there the most degrading in the world Scores of young men from the coun- try--apparently farm servants --were beastly drunk, and were ultering oaths and obscene language of the most detestable kind; they were, in faci, utterly unfit to be allowed to travel in railway carriages.--/Scots- man. > Lorp BroveHam anpd FarHErR Marruew.--'" I. drink very little wine," said Lord Brougham--* only half a glass at lunchecn and two half glasses at dinner; and though .my medical advises told me I shuuld in- crease the quantity, { refused to do so." "They are wrong my lord," answered Father Matthew, " for advis- ing you to increase the quantity, and you are wrong in taking the small quantity you do, but I have my bopes of you." And so his lordship was invested with the silver medal and ribbon. "I will keep it," said his lordship, "' and take it to the House, where I shall be sure tomeetold Lord ----the worse for liquor, and 1 will put it-on him." He was as good as his word, and meeting the venerable peer who was so celebrated for his potations, he said, * Lord , Ihave a present from Father Matthew for you," and passed the ribbon rapidiy over his neck. ." Them I tell you what itis, Brougham, I will keep sober for this night," said his lordship, who kept his vow, to the amazement of his friends.--Maguire's Life of Matthew. NOT A RUM DRINK. A Highly Coneentrated VEGETABLE EXTRACT. A pure Tonic that will relieve the afflicted and Dr. HOOFLAND'S German Bitters, Prepared by Dr. G. M. JACKSON, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will effectually and most certainly CURE ALL DISEASES Arising from a DISORDERED LIVER, ; STOMACH, Or KIDNEYS. HOOFLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS WILL CURE EVERY CASE OF Chronic or Nervous Debility, Disease of the Kidneys, and Diseases arising from a Disordered Stomach. Observe the following Symptoms arising from Disorders of the Digestive Organs : Consti- pation, In- ward piles, Full- ness Or Blood to. the Head, Acidity of the Stomach, ~ Nausea, Heartburn, Disgust for food, Fulness or weight in the Stomach, Sour Eructations,Sinking or Flutter- ing atthe Pit of the Stomach,Swimming of the Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Fluttering at the Heart,Choking or Suffocating Sensations when in a lying posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots or Webs before the sight, Fever and dull pain in the Head, Deficiency of Perspiration, Yellowness of the Skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Back, Chest, Limbs, &c., Sidden Flushes of Heat, Burning in the Flesh, Constant Imaginings of Evil, and great De- nica pression of Spirits. Particular Notice. There are many preparations sold under the name of Bitters put up in quart Bottles, com- pounded of the cheapest whiskey or common rum, costing from 20 to 40 cents per gallon, the taste disguised by Anise or Coriander Seed This class of Bitters has caused and will con- tinue to cause, as long as they can be sold, hun- dreds to die the death of the drunkard. By their use the system is kept continually under the influ- ence of Alcoholic Stimulants of the worst kind, the desire for liquor is created und kept up, and the result is all the horrors attendant upon a drunk- ard's life and death. For those who desire and will have a Liquor Bitters, we publish the following receipt. Get One Bottle Hoofland's German Bitters, and mix with three quarts of good Brandy or Whiskey, and the result will be a preparation that will far excel in medicinal virtues and true excellence any of the numerous Liquor Bitters in the Market, and will cost much less. You will have all the virtues of Hoofland's Bitter's in connection with a good article of Liquor, at a much less price than these infgrior preparations will cost you. HOOFLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS Will 'give you a good appetite, will give you strong healthy nerves, will give you brisk and energetic feelings, will enable you to sleep well, and will positively prevent Yelkow Fever, Bil- lious Fever, &c. Those suffering from broken down and delicate constitutions, from whatever cause, either Male or Female, will find in Hoofland's German Bit- ters aremedy that will restore them to their usual health. Such has been the case in thous- ands of instance', and a fair trial is but required to prove the assertion. Remember that these Bitters are NOT ALCOHOLIC, And not intended as a Beverage. DISEASES OF THE KIDNEYS or BLADDER In young ar aged, Male or Female, are speedily removed and the patient restored to health. DELICATE CHILDREN--Those _ suffering from Marasmus, wasting away, withscarcely any flesh on their bones, are cured in a very short time ; one bottle in such cases will have a most surprising effect. Parents having children as above, and wishing to raise them, will never regret the day they commenced with these Bitters. LITTERARY MEN, STUDENTS, and_ those working hard with their brains, should always keep a bottle of Hoofland's Bitters near them, as they will find much benefit from its use, to both mind and body, invigorating and not depressing. It is nota Liquor Stimulant, and leaves no prostration. BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS. See that the signature of "C. M. JACKSON" is on, the Wrapper of each Bottle. Price per Bottle, Tic., or half-dozen for $4. _ Should your nearest Druggist not have the ar- ticle, do not be put off by any of the intoxicat- ing preparations that may be offered in its place, but send to us, and we will forward, securely packed, by express. Principal Office-and Manufactory, No 631, Arch St. JONES & EVANS, (Successors to C. M. Jackson « Co.,) Proprietors. ia For Sale by Druggists and Dealers in every town in the Uuited States and British Provinces. JOHN F. HENRY & Co., "303 St. Paul Street, Sole Wholesale Agents tor Canady. Sold in Stratford by all Medicine Dealers. 3l-y Hugh Dempsey EGS TO INFORM his old customers and the public generally, that he has still on hand the BERKSHIRE BOARS, One Pure Improved Berkshire,2 years old, which took the First Prize at the Provincial Exhibition held at London in 1861, First Prizes at Stratford in 1861-62and Second Prize in 1863. One sma(i Berkshire 1 year old, took the First Prize at the Tozonto Exhibition in 1862, and First Prizes at Stratford and St. Marys in 1863. One Improved Berkshire 5 months old, which took the First Prize at St. Mary's in 1663. HUGH DEMPSEY, Lot 8, Con. 8, Gore of Downte. Gore of Downie, 20th Oct., 1863 17-6m Money to Loan. fF\HE SUBSCRIBER IS PREPARED TO Negotiate Loans on Improved Farms. pay- able by instalments im from one to ten years, at a reasonable rate of interest. P. R. JARVIS. 5-tf Stratford, July 30, 1863. CAUTION | CAUTION | DON'T BUY ANY STOVES Until you have examined the large and varied Stock held by T. J. BIRCH. I have 25 varieties of Stoves on hand. Splendid Cook Stove & Furniture for $14, -" Parlor * from $5and upwards, And Box Stoves from $2.50 and upwards, Every Stove warranted. CALL AND SEE. BEST COAL OIL, - Wholesale and Retail. T. J. BIRCH. Store opposite Kyle's Mill. Stratford, 29th Dec., 1963. 27-3m DIVISION COURTS COUNTY OF PERTH Will be held as follows, in 1864: Division No, 1--Court House, Stratford, 30th January, 5th March, 2nd April, 2nd May, and 4th June, at 10 a. m. Division No 2--Court Room, Mitchell, 29th February, 28th April, and 29th June, at 10 a.m, Division No. 3--Court Room, St. Marys, 27th Feby., 27th April and 28th June, at 10 a.m. Division No. 4--Court Room, Shakespeare, 26th Feby., 26th April, and 27 June, at 10 a. m. Division No. 5--Court Room, Poole,20th Jany, 3rd March and 2nd July at 10 a.m. - No. 6--Court Room, Newry, 20th Jany., at 10 a.m. Court Room, Westmonckton, 1st. March, at 10 a. m. Court Room, Newry, 30th June at 10 a, m. Z Dec. 26th, 1863 (Signed R, BURRITT, Judge, Copied from the original fyled in my office: ' J. J. E, LINTON Clerk Peace, Clerk of Peace Office, i Stratford Dec. 26th, 1863. 27-td JUST RECEIVED, A LARGE STOCK OF THE CELEBRATED Dandelion Coffee AT PETER WATSON'S.. Stratford, August 7, 1863. 7-tf TO VOLUNTEERS AND SPORTSMEN. poy RECEIVED A LARGE CONSIGNMENT' 0 Curtis and Harvey's Celebrated Powder,. In} and 1 lb Cannisters. Also ©..& H. En. field Rifle Powder. FULLER BROS... TO HOUSE-KEEPERS, UST RECEIVED THE CELEBRATED Turn Table Apple Parer, : Also aiarge lot of COAL OIL LAMPS for sale' cheap. : FULLER BROS. Stratford, September 2, 1863. 10-tf Valuable Property FOR SALE IN THE TOWN OF STRATFORD, Being Lot No H, situate in the Business Part of the town, On Erie Street, and running to Market Street, known as the JOHN A. SCOTT PROPERTY. Frontage on Erie Street, 78 feet, and 58 feet om Market Street, consisting of Lot H and a part of Lot I. This property will be sold in one lot, or divided into lots of 18, 20 or 26 feet to suit pur- chasers. The property will be sold by private contract. For Particulars apply to J. G. HARPER, Eso., Manager Commercial Bank,, London, Or to ' GEO. E. SMALL, Ese., Commercial Bank, here Stratrfod, Sept. 22nd, 1863. 3-4f NOTICE. r[\HE SUBSCRIBER. HEBEBY GIVES notice to those indebted to him, either by note of hand or book account (past due) that they are required to call at his store and settle the same, on or before the 1st of January, other- wise' all without exception will be placed in Court for collection. , THOMAS H. GOWAN. Gowanstown, Dec. k 12th, 1863. 25-tf. NOTICE. phar PUBLIC ARE HEREBY FORBID giving credit to Almira Jones, wife of Humphry Jones, [deceased,] or to any of the family. : Guoran Ramsay, Jamus Piaorr, Execuors. Wallace, 30th Nov., 1863. 24- acc' , no one than strict hon ical accuracy, to the ra the To Advertiser ADVERTISERS WOULD DO WELL TO REMEMBER THAT THE "HERALD" HAS NOW And is rapidly increasing ; it is therefore the best medium to make their wants known to the community. The Largest Circulation of any paper published in the County, RBAD FOR SHIP BUILDERS, BOAT BUILDERS, LUMBER WHRCHANTS, FARMERS & MECHANICS, Being a correct measurement of Scantling, Boards, Plank, Cubical Contents of Square and Round Timber, Sawlo rised in a number of Tables ; to which are added Tables of Wages y the month, Board or Rent, by the week or day, railroad distances, tc. Also interest Tables, at seven per cent, cut, for each and every log, from 12 to 44 inches in diameter, and the width of each board taken, after taking off the waneedge. Thesum total of each board constitutes the amount each log will give, and if there can be any dependence plac- ed upon such strictly mathematical | ill hesitate for a moment to abide the results here | given, as the method adopted by st e author can result in nothing else and mathemat- to the parties interested, The best evidence of the usefulness and popularity of this book is d and extensive sale of over 375,000 in # very short time, while is constantly increasin book of its size and price contains more useful or correct tables. Tn all new and lumber countries the book will be found very con- yenient, as it comprises much that is useful forthe Farmer, Mechanie . SORIBNER'S Y RECKOMER, , Wood, ete., com- By 7. M. SCRIBNEF, _ AUTHOR OF "ENGINEER'S AND MECHANIC'S COMPANION," ENGINEER'S POCKET TABLE BOOK, eto., eta. Scarcély is it possible to add to the recommendations of the above book, more than to give its title page. Every one who is engaged in buying, selling, 7 or gees | Lumber of any kind, will at once appreciate a work of this kind. No pains or expense has beem moaned revising and enlarging this dation, to vets it in every re~ spect convenient and accurate. The Log Table was computed by drawing Diagrams, as shown by the Caolears We do not hesitate to say that no and business man. 145 1 ORDEBS SOLICITED, from 1 whom. liberal discount will be made. fg aac ween Wie Corres et teen. address for ONE BOL a. The books can be had of Bookselle ~ ' GEORGE W. FISHER, Boshester, N. ¥. Publisher, 6, Exchange Strom» .