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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07
MISCELLANY.
AN AFFECTING PICTURE.

AN AFFEC flO iOhE.
The following extract from one of the last num-
bers of Master Humphreys Clock, is remarkable
for its simplicity and its palhos Nelly and her
aged grandfather in their wanderings were hosp-
tably entertained at the domicile Of a village
schoomaster, who was in great distress on &C
count of the illness of little boy his best scho-
ar-one for whom he seems to have entertained a
more than parental affection. He gives his pupils
a half hoiday-and leading little Nell by the
hand, proceeds to the humble dwelling where his
little favorite lay on the bed of sickness.
". y Sun.
"They stopped at a cottage door and the
schoolmaster knocked softly at it with his hand.
Ii was opened without any loss Of time. They
entered room where little group Of women
were gathered about one, older than the rest who
was crying very bitterly, and sat wringing her
hands and rocking herself 10 and fro."
"Oh, dane," said the schoolmaster, drawing
near her chair, dis il so bad as ths"
" He's going fast" cried the old woman my
grandsons dying. It's all along Of you. You
shouldn't see him now, but for his being so ear
nest on it. This is what his learning has brought
him to- Oh dear, dear, what can do ?"
"Do not say that am in fault urged the gen.
sic schoolmaser. /" | am not hurt, dame. No, no
You are in great distress of mind, and do not
mean wh@ you say. am sure you don't"
81 do" returned the old woman. Z" / mean il
all. If be hadn't been porting over his books ou
of fear oil you, he would have been well nnd mer-
nv nov know he would
The schoolmasier looked around npon the 9th
or women as if 10 entreat some one among then
to say kind word for him. but they shook THEN
heads, and murmured to each Other that they new
err thought there was much good in learning, anC
that this convinced them. Without saying
word in reply, or giving them look of reproach
he followed the old woman who had summoned
him. land who had now reoined them) into all
other room, where his infant friend, half dressed
lay stretched upon a he'd.
fie was very young boy, quite a little child
His hair hung in curls about his face, and hi,
eyes were very bright but their lish. was o
heaven not OF earth The sch0olmaster took
seat beside him, and STOPPING over the pillow
whispered his name. The boy sprung up, strok
ed his face with his hand and threw his waste,
arms around his neck, crying out that he was hi
dear kind friend.
81 hope | always was. | meant to be, God
knows" said The poor schoomaster.
"Who is that p said the boy, seeing Nell. O.
AIN afraid to kiss her, lest should make her III
Ask her TO shake hands with me-"
The sobbng child came closer up, and took tn
little languid hand in hers. Releasing his agail
after time, the sick boy laid him gently down.
"You remember the garden, Harry" whisper
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07

ed the schoolmaster, anxious to rouse him, for
dullness seemed gathering upon the child, "and
how pleasant it used to be in the evening time
You must make haste to visit it again, for think
the very flowers have missed you and are less gay
than they used to be. You will come soon, my
dear, very soon now; won't you ?"
The boy smiled faintly-so very, very family
and put his hands upon his friends gray head
lie moved his lips too, but no voice came from
them-no, not n sound
In the silence that ensued, the hum of distant
voices, borne upon the evening air, came floating
through the open window. "Whats that" said
the sick child, opening his eyes.
"The boys at play upon the green"
He took handkerchief from his pillow and
tried to wave it above his head. But the feeble
arm dropped powerless down.
"ShaIl Ito it2" said the schoomaster.
"Please wave it at the window" WINS the faint
reply. "Tie it TO the lattice. Some of them may
see it there. Perhaps they'll think OF me, and
look this way"
| tering signal to his idle ball that lay with his
table in the Dom. And then he laid him softly
down once more aud asked If the little girl was
there for he could not sec her.
She stepped forward, and pressed The passive
hand that lay upon The coyerlet The TWO old
friends and comprehension such they were
though they were mnn and chId-held each 9th
or in long embrace, and then the little scholar
turned his face towards the wall, and fell asleep
The poor schoolmaster sat in the same place
holding the small cold hand in hs, aud chat ne
it. 1t was but the hand Of dead child. He fell,
that aud yet he chaied 1t still, and could not lay
it down"
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MONTPELIER, DEC. Z, 1910.

Curious Lao Case. A case was tried recently
at New Orleans, as we learn from the American,
involving the question OF tho ownership Of six
geese. So contradictory was the evidence, that
the venerable Judge, in order to settle the ques-
lion, ordered the geese be turned into tho street
and appointed two officers OF the Court to watch
their motions II the geese went TO the house OF
the plaintiff he was to he the owner If to the de-
PENDANT then the case was to be decided in defen-
dant's favor. The geese on being let out, made
their way to n neighboring mud puddle where
they RECALLED themselves oil day, and the latest in
telligence wns, that they had not yet reached the
domi Giles OF either party.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07

Protection Of Plants in Winter. The Mime
Cuiyator states, that the best article with which
to cover grape vines and other tender plants, as
protection during the winter, is hemlock boughs.
They turn the water, being more compact Straw,
on the contrary, which is commonly used, col
lecls and retains the wet, and sometimes does more
hurt than good. IL is not so much the cold OF our
winters that destroys tender roots, the wet that
is suffered TO freeze into ice about them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07

The North American in Oh article referring TO
Amos Kendals rawlings in The Washington Globe,
says:
:" IL ascribes the success Of the wings through
out the country to bribery, or, in other words-so
many of lis own party have sold themselves TO The
Wings that they have been abe TO carry the cleo
ton by overpowcring majorities in almos, every
State. When a party has become so corrupt that Il
cam as The Globe asserts, BE- bought oper in such i'm
msnse masses, il is evidently longer t 10 be IN
trusted tpith The administration Of The government
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07

Depth Of the Ocean. The sea was recently
sounded by lead and line, in latitude 81 degrees
south, and IS deg. 7m west longitude from Paris
by the officers of the French ship Venus, during
her voyage of discovery; at depth of 3470 yards,
or 10 miles, no bottom was found. The wealth.
er very serene, and it is sad that hauling in
the lead took sixty sailors upwards of hours
In another place in the Pacific Ocean, no bottom
was found at the depth Of 4l40.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07

"A Substantial Voie.--A ballot with The following
names upon it, was found among those recently
cas-, for Electors of President in New Hampshire.
VIM. Commonsense.
Jacob Honesty.
Richard straightforward.
Peter Prudence.
Thomas Economy.
Alexander Fear-nothing.
Samuel Mind-y business
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AGRICULTURE.
From the CongregatiOnalist.
TWENTY ACRES ENOUGH FOR A FARM.


MR. EDIroR:-I have long been convinced
both by practice and observation, that one Of the
greatest mistakes in our farming is, that cult
vate too much land, ard have been too eager for
acres, rather than to improve those we already
possess. To illustrate this opinion, and To carry
conviction more forciby to the mind, will ins-
tute comparison between n hundred acre farm
cultivated according to the common course of
farming now pursued in the town of Bloomfield,
where reside, and a twenty mere farm made
rich and cultivated in the hest manner.
One hundred acres average value of land $40
per acre, $4,000. Twenty acres in high state of
cultivation, worth 5000 per acre, $4,000.
1t will be seen from this that the capital inves-
ted is the same in both farms. will now 90 in
to minute calculation of the profits and expen-
SEES Of the large and small farms and invite farm
ers to give it a candid examination.
ESTIMATE OF THE EXPENSES AND PROFITS OF ONE
HUNDRED ACRE FARM.
Twenty acres in moving, Il ton to the acre. nv
erngc produce of the land in BloomfeId,) WORTH
TO feed stock, 81 per ton. 20 tons, at ~ per ton
is $40 90
Ten acres of Corn, 80 bushels to the acre, 300
bushels, at so cents, $50 90
Ten ioads ofCorn Stalks, ut SO per load, 30 90
Three acres of Potatoes, $50 bushels to the a
ere, 450 bushels at l6 cents, 72 90
Seven acres of Rye, IL bushels to the acre, 81
bushels at rs cents, SO 90
Ten acres of Oats, 90 bushels to the acre, 200
bushels at 30 cents, 60 90
The moving and cultivated crops, tuke up SO
acres Of the farm, leaving so acres for pasturing
which will keep, and keep well, yoke OF cattle,
Cows and horse, 10 head, at sc EACH 60 90
Produce worth TO feed TO stock 1875 90
ESTIMATE OF THE EXPENSE OF cULTIvA1INa ONE
HUNDRED ACRE Farm.
Labor of Cultipating one acre Of Corn.
Ploughing for Corn once, 81 50
narrowing, so
Manuring in the hill, 3 90
Planting $3.50 hoeing times, % each time, z 50
Gathering aiidi husking 80 bushels, av. crop, 3 90
Cutivatng 10 acres Of Corn at SIS so per A.
ere, l55 90
Labor Of C,aliiraiing one acre Of Potatoes.
Poughing ouce, / so
Narrowing, so
Mauurng in the hill, 90
Planting, 90
Hoeing 3 times, 90
Digging $50 bushels Average crop, 6 90
CulIivang acres of Potatoes, $2l per acre, CD 90
Labor IF euiiipaiing one acre Of Rye.
Ploughng twice, 90
Dragging, so
Sowing and dragging, 90
Reapng, binding and carting, 2 90
Thrashing and cleaning, l 90
Cultiyuting z acres of Rye, at so per &C. SO so
Laborqf Cuifiuating one acre of oats.
Ploughng once, so
Dragging and sowing, ] 90
Grading and gathering, l so
Thrashing, 20 bushels, rs
Cultivation 10 acres of Oats, at rs pr ac, AZ so
Moving, making, and securing 20 acres ofhay,
at SO, 60 90
Seed for 10 acres of Corn, quarts to the acre,
at 81 per bushe, l 25
Seed Tor acres Of Potatoes, ~ bushels to the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07

BY THE NON. ROBERT NJ. CHARLTON.
"Ah, for This,
We WOO the lifelong bridal kiss
Angel of earth OH what were life
Without thy form without thy smile?
a circle OF despair and strife,
OF toll, Of misery and guile;
Like msts before the mornings ray
As from the snare, the timid dove,
So fee the cares of man away,
Beneath thy kind and gentle love.
Was Eden lost because of thee
Have heroes left laurel crown,
That they might how the willing knee,
At deurer shrine than mans renown!
Oh, who would sigh for all the pain,
That loss like this could e'er impart,
If he were only sure to gain,
The Eden of Woman's heart
Mother can mortal e'er repay
Thy all devoted sacrifice,
Thy care, that lasts thro' night and day,
Thy love, that never, neper dies
IN childhood's hour, in mnnhood's prime,
When age comes on with slow decay,
In Joy, in sorrow, and in crime,
Still beams Thy bright affections rny
Daugter The Roman girl of old
Who from her maiden bosom nursed,
The sire, WnOtn dungeon VIE u'u Hoiu,
Tortured by famine and by thirst,
Shall illustrate thy filinl love,
Which can the dropping soul sustain,
Like mama showered from above
Upon Arabia's arid plain.
Sisters! Tho mate of childhood's hour,
When life was young and fresh and green !;
The comforter when cares did lower,
The sharer in each joyous scene,
What dearer tie, what purer love,
Can we around our hearts entwine,
[Save that which beameth from above,
Than this abiding love of thine
Yes there's another from whose charm,
Doth in itself completely blend,
The kind affections, pure and warm,
OF Mother, Daughter, Sister, Friend
WIFE oh the poets task is vain,
Thy spell, thy comfort 10 pourtray;
AS well might painter strive TO gain,
The glory Of the mornings ray!
Angel of Life | would not give,
This ever faithful love of thine,
For all the Joys on earth that live,
Or all the gems that in 1t shine;
Let Others Glory's chaplets Irvine,
Or court the fame that deeds impart,
| seek no dearer earthly shrine,
Than that which holds II " oman's heart!
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07

A fine institution for the Insane is soon
to be opened at Augusta, Maine. A Library is to
be collected for the use of these unfortunate peo-
pie. A good idea.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07
YANKEE TRICK.

During the Revolutionary war two brothers
from one of the eastern ports, were commanders
of privaeers; they cruised together, and were EN-
nently successful, doing great damage to la, enc
my and making money for themselves. q eve
ming being in the latitude Of the shoals Il Nall-
tucket, but many miles to the eastward of Them
they espied large British vessel having the ap
pearance OF merchantmen, and made towards
her; but to their establishment found her to be a
frigate in disguise. A very high breeze prevail
ing they hauled off in different directions. One
only could be pursued, and the frigate gained rap
idly upon him. Finding he could not run away
the commanding officer had recourse to stratagem
On sudden he hauled down every sail and al
hands were employed with setting poles, as i
showing his vessel off bank. The people OF
board the frgate, amazed at the supposed danger
they had run, and to save themselves from being
grounded, Immediately clawed off and left The
more knowing Yandee 'to make himself scarce,
as soon as night rendered it prudent for him t
hoist sail in sea two hundred falhoms deep.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07

Study the happiness of Others, and you win
promote your own NJ
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07

.4necdote Of The Revolution. A good story is
told of Col M Lanes yielding " generous liner
ty oil action" to the troops under his command,
before going into winter quarters at Valley Forge
They were suffering for provisions and clothing,
and Congress had been repeatedly pettioned for
that relief which it was not in their power to be.
stow. Under these circumstances, Col. M'Lane
paraded his band of suffering soldiers, and har-
rangued them as follows:
Fellow-soliiers! You've served your coun-
try faithfully and truly. We've fought hard fights
together, against the enemy. You're in bad
way for comfortable clothes, that's fact; and it
makes me cry, Almost, TO see your feet the fro
zen ground. But Congress can't help il, nor I
n'ither If any of you want to return home, you
may 60. Let them that would like to 90, stem
two PAGES in front. But the first man that steps
out, darn my skin if don't shoot him as quick
as would a red-coat!"
IN needless to add, that not n solitary volun-
teer' was to be found.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07

Early Settlements and Explorations in the North
" es.- Detroit was the resort of French Mission
aries and traders as early us 1920. The first for
NAL settlement OF Detroit was made in l7Ol by an
expedition sent from Montreal. commanded by
Antoine de Ia Note Cadillac, acting under a com
mission from Louis xiv.
mich;IlifEacknac was founded in 1877, by Fa-
Their Marquette French Missionary aud one of
The first European explorers of the Lakes The
fort was built by La Sale IN 1879.
1910.
Fort St. Joseph, at the point where for, Cratic.
now stan''s, was built before the year 1853 OF n
Fort and CHAPEL, and was point of resort for
the iur II. 90 al that period.
La Sa expedition was in 1879. He embar,-
ked upon lake Erie in the Griffin, 1.-THE first vessel
larger this canoe that ever foatea upon these
waters) u August Of that year, arrived nj Mackin-
&C IN the later part Of tie monih.-From thence
he went towards the Mississippi. Fort Creve
S@1r, we built by him near the presen, site OF
Rockford in Illinois.
Forts were built at Kaskaskia, Kahokia and
Peoria, by people whom La Lille sent out in the
course Of This second expedition in 1855 C2eue-
land Herald.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-07

Children are never tired Of asking questions,
and funny ones they ask too, sometimes this
little girl now
Mother, do horses wear shoes p
'Yes, child.'
What kind of shoes ore they, nolheri'
Iron shoes, child"
How do they put them on, mother?'
They rail them on with iron nails, my DEAR
DO horses take off their shoes when they 90
TO bed, mother?
20, go away, child, don't you SEQ I'm busy p
What tongue you have got!
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POETRY.
w o NJ A N
We WOO the lifelong bridal kiss"

BY THE non. ROBERT NJ. CHARLTON
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Bloomfield, Oct. 26, 1910.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-30

IC.: Rev. John Casey, R. C. C.; Rev. Thomas
walsh. Clerk; Rev Edward Keir, Clerk; Rev
Edward ODonnell, Clerk; Rev. M Spratt
tR. c. C.; Rev. James Power, r. {. =; Rev
Roger Power, R. c. c.; Rev. p wall, H. e
c.; Rev Richard Fitzgerald, r. G. T.; X,
Il. Maher, r. C. c.; Rev. T. IraGy' IL. y
c.; Rev. p. Kent, r. c. C.; M: hay Esq
j. ]. Awkward, ESQ.,; w. Awkward, ESQ
Imalo one other extract from Mr.. O'Connelf:
speech at this meeting. The object oil the Re
peal is to reinstate the power OF the hoInisf
Church. Mr.. O'Connel, SAID
81 do not expect justice at the hands Of Eng
land do not expect that need OF fair play
,1b;cl in the Lour of her need and peril, we ex-
tended to England (hcar, hear)-but when
saw that do not expect it, must except that
a,nianle and illustrious beng who fills the
throne cloud applausel Oh! you do right to
cheer in that way which, while 1t bespeaks the
sincerity of your feelings, shows how cordial lily
you regard. (Iear, hear and cheers) Ii she
would consult her own pure heart, and refined
understandings she withstands the wide cur
rent of the foul faction of the House OF Lords and
of the miserable faction of the House of Con-
mons. if she was not prevented by those factions
from doing what she would do in regard to Ire
land, would not be here to-day agltating for re-
peal. cloud applause)
The British House of Commons consists of 663
members, of whom los are Irish. Mr.. OConnell
at the head of his Sirty Catholics is the balance
OF power, and controls the fate of ministers He
and the Catholic clergy are moving with fixed
and determinate purpose to overthrow the estab-
lished church, knowing that the power of Rome
will be built upon its ruins. His plans are ma
tured-they are progressive, and give confidence
of certain accomplishment He ayails himself
of every element of agitation. He calls to his
aid the national feeling OF Irishmen, their reli-
gion, temperance and abolition. You, slr, as |
am credibly informed, on one occasion said
.sOverthrow the Church Of England and her
esy falls an easy prey"
Your Church aims at universal empire, and
hence Mr.. O'Connelrs movements. His abolition
his repeal, and your transfer OF Irish Saints
to the United States are but parts of the same
system, which it becomes the duty OF every Am
erican TO understand. Your Boston eoadiutCr
beginning to raise the curtain; the lime seems to
have arrived when you openly declare your pur-
pose have before me his paper of the 18th inst.
and will comment on his purpose as here dis
closed.
Your papers are boasting of your progress in
the United States OF your 100000 Papists-
your II BisIopy-52s Priests-542 Churches
SO literlry institutions-2,7S2 pupils in your fe
male academies, and 1888 young men in your
Colleges. You are rapidly approaching that
point where your influence is TO be dreaded, I'M
less by timely precautiOn your principles are
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TuE STATE Or MAINE.

a writer in the Salem Gazette, quoting his
tables from the Portland Advertiser, furnishes
some interesting statistical information about
Maine. In comparison Of the ratio of increase
OF population in Maine and Massachusetts,, 1t
appears that in 1880, the population OF the lat
ter was 37S,717, and of the former $3.50 In
1900 the ratio Of increase in Massachusetts was
but II per cent. while IN Maine it was 81 per
cent In 1910, Massachusetts, had Az, 040 in
habitants, and Maine 22s, 905-ratio Of increase
in Massachusetts IL per cent.-in Maine so per
cent In 1880, Maine showed an increase Of
"a per cent. on the previous 10 years, and Mas
sachusetts but Is per cent. In actual numbers,
the increase in Name, at each successive period
between 1890 and 1880, has been greater than IN
Massachusetts,. The tonnage OF the u States
in 1889 was 2,096, 47S-of this 535,797 was
owned in Massachusetts, and 2o2, 29O IN Maine.
By this, it appears. that the tonnage owned in
Maine is more thar half as much as that owned
in Massachusetts; and that both together own an
amount equal to half of the whole tonnage Of
the United States. In regard to ship building;
the great resources of the forests of Maine give
her peculiar advantages. The following table
will exhibit the condition Of this branch of pro
| fit ible industry:
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DIED.

On the sist instant, Mrs. MARGARET, relict of the
lao Francis Duchem, Esi, N the 7Oth year oher age
On the 22d instant IN HE I'm year OF hef age MARY
ter. ,,,,,,- .
On the oath instant, LAylNlA FREEMAN, wife Of
Thomas Freeman, 10 the 25lh year OF her age
On tbe 25th instant, FRANKLIN McGIBBoN, in
the 18th yenr Of his age.
NJ 4py ANN RApPINGTON, late consort of Thomas
5sppingon, aud daughter OF the ate Joseph Eavcrson
On the 2eih instant, Mrs. SARAH HATCH, aged IS
years native of Manchester, England, and for the
last ri years resideptoi Foll's Point, Baltimore.
On the 2sth instant, Mr.. JAMES R. ROGERS, in the
n2d year of his age.
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From the above il viii be seen that the ave
rage of the tonnage built annually in Name ex-
ceeds that in Massachusetts,, and it also exceeds
that of any other State in the Union.
In her numerous waterfalls, this State also
possesses superior manufacturing advantages.
And these milling privileges are, to a great ex-
tent, situated upon the sea coast, with water
communication for large vessels.
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MARRIED.,

On the oath instant, by the Rev Daniel McJllton
JOSEPH COOK TO Miss SARAH JANE ROBINSON,
all of this city.
On Tuesday evening, 2?d instant, by the Rev. Mr.
Vinton, SYLVESTER SANNER, of st Mary'T county,
Md to Miss ANN T. FRiSBY, Of Baltimore.
On the 9th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Dnmphoux,
HUGH McNEAI to Mise ELIZABETH PARSONS,
all ofihis city.
On the 24th instant, by the Rev. Nicholas Kearney
RICHARD Il. WOOD, Of Ann Arundel county, TO Miss
CECILIA ANN MlIiLETr, only daughter oil Cap',
Charles Mett, of boston,