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provender, we also noticed
a cheap and convenient plan
to save the lifting of a
hay-carriage, it was also
arranged to make a cover
over it when not in use.
The barn-yard
was also much improved
and made comfortable
with temporary sheds;
and the inmates thereof all
looked well.
We passed through a
young peach orchard, which
we hope may do well for
our host. The wheat looked
well; a field was plowed
for corn, and a team was
hauling out manure to top
dress with. The old sycamore
tree looked in a flourishing