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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-24
AN ENGLISH JURY.

An English paper states as a fact that of coro-
ner's jury recently held near Exmoor, nine signed
their names with marks. The following are some
particulars of the examination:
Coroner-Did you know the defunct?
Witness-Who's he?
Cor.-Why, the dead man.
Wit-Yes.
Cor.-lntimately
Wit-Wery.
Cor,-IIow often have you been in company with
him?
Wit-Ony once.
Cor.-And do you call that intimately?
Wit.-Yes; for he was very drunk, and | were
very drunk, and that made us like two brothers.
Cor.-Who recognized the body?
Wit-Jack Adams.
Cor.-How did he recognize him?
Witty standing on his head to let the water
run out
Cor.-I mean how did he know him?
Witty his plush jacket.
| Cor.-Anything else
Wt-No; ony his face were so swelled, his
own mother would not have know'd him?
| Cor-Then how did you know him?
Wit-Cause warnt his mother, applause in
Court
Cor.-What do you consider the cause of his
death?
! Wit.-Drowning in course
Cor-Was any attempt made to rcsuscitate him !?
Wit-Yes.
| Cor.-lIow?
Wit-We searched his pockets
Cor.-I mean did you try to bring him to?
WHITES, to the public house.
| Cor.-l mean to recover him?
Wit-No. We warn't told to.
Cor-Did you ever suspect the deceased of men.
tai alienation?
Wit--Yes; the whole village suspected him.
| Cor-Why?
Wit-That he aenated one of the Squire's pigs
| mic 1arc tao1. I.1I
tai alteration,
Wlt.--Some think he was.
Cor-On what grounds?
Witt believe they belonged to Squire Waters.
Cor-Pshaw. mean was he mad?
Wit-Sartenly.
Cor-What devoid of reason?
Willie had no reason to drown himself as
knows Of
"Why is hot cake like caterpillar ?" says
Western editor Because it makes the butier.fu
Always plan before you undertake work.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-24

Rotation Of CropS-Mr Benz. II. Hart of Dutch
county, informs that he practices the follow
ing course with success: First year, corn and roots
the second, oats with clover seed, and to remain
two years in clover; the first crop cut for hay, the
second the seed stripped off, leaving the grass to
be partly eaten off by wethers, which are procured
sent to market by the first of March, leaving mod
crate stock on hand through the summer.-.4lbany
CultiUdtOr
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-24

Protection Of 1lunip Plants against the Fly AS
the following method of treating turnip seed has
you. A day or two before sowing, put the seed in
to sieve and tub Of clean water, and rub it quite
clean through the sieve, changing the water once
or twice dry it in the sun or before fire. A lit
tie flour of birthstone is to be mixed with the seed
while yet damp. If the egg of the turnip flea is
committed to the soil with the Seed this is an eilec-
tual pre- yentiye.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-24

Roofs U.s. Hay. We take the following from n
report made to the Massachusetts Agricultural So
ciety, by the Messrs. Colt, of Pitsfeld Berkshire
Co. The writer says:
MY stock now consists Of 1000 sheep, young
oxen 6 cows, and horses. | have raised this sea-
son for the use of my Stock 5544 bushels of vege-
tables all to be cut and fed out with cut straw As
to the respective value of the vegetable food, the
following statement will perhaps best exhibit it.
have commenced feeding and shall continue to
feed, ID head Of horned cattle with 20 lbs. of cut
straw each per day. cts. for each 20 lbs, Sc cts
Also to each, 8 lbs. of roots grated, mixed with
straw, cents-42 els. And now allow $50 DAYS
for the of feeding, at 9S cts, is SAY. The
same stock would require 10 lbs. of hay each per
day for $50 days; they would consume $4,000 lbs,
equal to 81 tons at the moderate price of $40 per
ton, $2l0. Balance in favor of root feed, GO dol
lars and am sure the stock will appear far better
at the opening of the spring.
You will perceive that the respective value of
vegetables for food is six cents bushel while hay
is at ten, and straw at four. 1t may be said there
is some cost in preparing the vegetable food, but
this is more than compensated if properly done, by
the extra quantities of manure made"
Thus it appears that 20 lbs. of straw and 8 lbs.
of roots mixed, are more valuable than 20 lbs of
good hay while the actual cost is much less Four
teen tons of roots are moderate crop per a.
crc while the average Of hay will fall considerably
below two tons to the acre. The advantage in ia
vor of the turnp is thus perfectly apparent and the
farmer who persists i'll moving his twenty or forty
acres, which would furnish roots sufficient if mix
ed with the straw which might be grown on the re-
mander, to keep his animals far better than the hay
and leave the grain crop nearly a clear profit is
clearly acting against his true interests Again
we say to farmers, you did well last year by so
extensively entering upon the culture of roots you
will do better this year by greatly extending their
ultivation.-Erch. paper.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-24

DistihclionS.-A French able travelling in
stage, was asked by young clerk an atheist and
wouldbe wit, if he knew what difference there was
between priest and an ass. No. replied the able
Then will tell you,' said the clerk the priest
carries the cross on his breast and the ass on his
back
After the laughter had subsidized, the able asked
the clerk if he knew the difference between clerk
and an ass. No. was the reply Nor l., reoined
the able.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-24

The following beautiful little aegory is copied
from the N. o. Crescent City:
humming bird once met butterfly, and being
pleased with the beauty ofits person, and glory of
its wings made all offer of perpetual friendship
"Icannot think oft" was the reply, Gas you once
spurned me- and called me drawing dolt"
lmpossiblem exclaimed the humming bird
g always entertained the highest respect for such
beautiful creatures as you"
Perhaps you do, nolo" said the other, 4" but when
you lnsulted me was caterpillar. So let me give
you this piece of advice: Never insult the humble
as they may one day become your supericrs"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-24
POETRY.
From Blackwood's Magazine for April.
THE CIIILD'S WARNING,


There's bloom upon the lady's check,
There's brightness in her eye;
Who says the sentence is gone forth
That that fair thing must die
Must die before tho Towering lime,
ont yondor, sheds its Leaf
Can this thing be, q human flowerl
Thy blossoming so briefi
Nay, nay, but tits passing cloud,
Thou did'st but droop awhile;
There's life, loug years, and love and JOY,
Whole ages in that smile
IN the gay call that to thy knee,
Brings quick that loving child,
Who looks up in those laughing eyes
With his large eyes so mild.
Yet thou art doom'd--art dying all
Thy coming hour iorcsee,
But, in loves cowardice, withhold
The warning word from thee
God keep thee and be merciful!
His strength is with the weak
Through babes and sucklines, tho Most High
Hath oft vouchsafod TO speak
Aud spcaAoth now-'' o mother, dear !"
Murinurs tho little child
And there is trouble in her eyes,
Those large blue eyes SO mild
ooh, mother doar they say that soon,
When hero | seek for thee,
shall not find thco--nor out there,
Under the old oak tree.
"Nor up stails in tho nursery,
Nor anywhere, they say,
Where wilt thou go to, mother dear?
Oh, do not 90 away ~
Then was long silenco-a deep hush
And then the child's low sob,
Her quivering eyelds close-one hand
Keeps down the hearts quick throb,
And the lips move, though sound is none,
That inward voice is prayer,
And bark "Thy will, . Lord, bs done !"
And tears are trickling there,
Down that pale cheek on that young head
And round her neck he clngs;
And child and mother murmur out
Unutterable things.
Ia half unconscious--Sho deep struck
With sudden solemn truth,
That Numbered are her days on earth,
Her shroud prepared in youth
That all in life her heart holds dear,
God calls her to resign,
She rs-iocls-tremblos-bu looks up
And signs, "Thy will be mine !"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-24

a correspondent of the Prairie Farmer says a
lady of his acquaintance colors woollen goods blue
with purSlane, common garden weed-that the
lady assured him it was equal in every respect to
the best Indigo blue.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-24

Shall see you home this evening !? asked a
long-hared bushy headed dandy of young lady
whom he met in the street. ayes, sir" said she
"f you 90 and stand on the steps till get home
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-24

Woot-We understand that sale of wool was
made in Claremont the other day to the amount of
near 10000 lbs (Dr. Jarvis's) at DO cents.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-24
AGRICULTURAL.
THE REFORMED CROWS.

The following piece of drollery is found in
late Illinois paper:
Col. b. has of the best ia ms on Illinois riv-
err. About one hundred acres of it are now cover
ed with waving corn When it came up in the
spring. the crows seemed determined on its entire
destruction. When one was killed. it seemed as
though dozen came to its funeral and though
the sharp crack Of the rifle often drove them away,
they always returned with its echo. The Colonel
at length became very weary Of throwing grass,
and resolved on trying the virtue of stones He
sent to the druggist for gallon of alcohol in
which he soaked few quarts of corn, and scatter
ed it over his field The backlegs came and par
took with their usual RELISH and as usual they were
pretty well corned; and such a cooling and cack-
lng-such strutting and staggering When the
boys attempted to catch them, they were not little
amused at their staggering gait, and their zigza
course through the air. At length they gained the
edge Of the woods, and there being joined by a
recruit which happened to be sober, they unit
ed, at the top of their voices in haw haw-hawing,
and shouting either praises or curses of alcohol
it difficult to tell which, they ratified away
without rhyme or reason. But the Colonel saved
his corn. AS soon as they became sober, they set
their faces steadfasy against alcohol. Not anoth-
or kernel would they touch in his field, lest it should
contain the same thing, while they went and pulled
up the corn of his neighbors. They have too much
respect for their character black they are again
to be found drunk.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-24
MONTPELIER, FRIDAY, MAY "a, 1914.
Collecting. The Knickerbocker tells the follow


ing humorous and amusing story.
gentleman from New York, who had been in
Boston for the purpose of collecting some money
due him in that city, was about returning, when
he found that one bill Of one hundred dollars had
been overlooked. His landlord, who knew the
debtor thought it doubtful case but added, that
if it was collectable at all, raw boned Yankee,
then dunning lodgor in another part of the room,
would annoy it out of the man.
Calling him up, therefore, he introduced him to
the creditor, who Showed the account.
"Wal, Squire, faint much use trying, guess
/ know that critter You might as well try to
squeeze lie out Of Bunker Hill monument TO elect
debt o him. But any how, what'll you give spos'n
do try ?"
"Well, sir the bill is one hundred dollars. III
give you-yes, I'll give you half if you collect it"
"Grecd replied the collector; there's no harm in
tyin, any way"
Some weeks AFTER the creditor CHANGED to be in
Boston, and in walking up fremont street, encoun.
tered his enterprising friend.
" Locke here ~ said he, | had considerable luck
with that bill Of yourn. You see stuck to him
like dog to root, but for the first week or so it
want no 1se--not bit Il he wasn't at home, he
was short if he was at home, could get no salts.
faction. But by and by, says |, after gong sixteen
times, I'll fix you so ! sot down on the door step
and sot all day and part ofthe evenin; and begun
airly next mornn but about ten o'clock he gin in
he paid me my haU and gin up the note"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-24

Never drive a toad from your garden: they are
useful in destroying noxious bugs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-24

In oduance Of public opinion.-Thinking more of
Yourself than the public thinks of you.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-24
From the Maine Farmer.
ACCID ENTS AND OBSERVATIONS

Some years ago. sowed about half an acre of
wheat near my barn; my neighbours hens came on
it and began their scratching and as did not want
TO quarrel with my neighbors, let them scratch
But in despite Of bddies' scratching for they
scratched the piece nearly all over, the wheat came
up well and grew thick and even, and at harvest
time had some over 18 bushels
Last year, | sowed half of busEel of wheat on
u part OF the same ground above mentioned, and
my hens, and those of others, Immediately went to
work and scratched it nearly or quite over; they
followed this business daily for some time, but the
wheat came up thick and grew well, and had a
good crop for any year, considering how much the
apple trees shaded it.
sowod about four bushels of wheat BESIDES on
ground nearly or quite as favorable for crop; it
came up well, but soon after, the worms and fly de-
stroyed it so that had more from the half bushel
where the hens scratched it over than had from
all the remainder.
So, is it not fact that hens save more spires of
wheat by destroying grubs and worms than they
destroy by picking up the grain ?-for all they get
is that which is near the top Of the ground that
if it ever comes up, when dry weather comes, the
roots (for grain roots are all lateral) dry up, and
have even seen the grain itself shrveled and dry
and perhaps the next day. after shower, the same
kernel would be swollen as though it was ready 10
burst, and the roots were in a similar condition.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-24
WATCHMAN & JOURNAL.

TERMss so cash in advance So 90 if payment s not made
advance interest always charged from tho end OF the year
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-24

"Why is a hot cake like caterpillar ?" says
Western editor. Because it makes the bdier-fu
Always plan before you undertake work.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-24

An English paper states as a fact that of coro-
ners jury recently held near Exmoor, nine signed
their names with marks. The following are some
particulars of the examination:
Coroner-Did you know the defunct?
Witnpss-Who's he
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-12-19
PRICES REDUCED, AND Cash PAYMENTS
r. B. MERRIMAN,
DE NlTIS T.

DESPECTFUhLYi invites YOUR attention
II to his highly improved and unerring
method Of insefting { " ..'rmA ~ ~ lf-a
StOcktOH'S Mineral lRcOrfHPtiblO Teeth, 81
from single tooth to q full set. combining
the powers Of nastication, durability, com.
fort aud symmetry, without pain in the OPP
GRAFTON. 49, ;"I. s' .
Teeth cleaned aud plugged with gold and
other metallic substances, 50 as entirely to
arrest decay. Children's teeth regulated.
The subscriber, will remain constantly at
his office. 5th building north Of the Bank,
Litchfield, where those who desire his servi.
ces, are requested to call and examine his
assortment Of Teeth for themselves. UAll
work warranted. ,'.'
Gold Plugs, Is cts. Pivot Teeth, 81 rs
Teeth cleaned, SO =" Plate Teeth, $50
Full Sets on, either jaw, each,l $50.
Tooth Powders and Brushes for sale.
Litchfeld, Feb. 1s44. - -, 36tf
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-12-19

Conversations like the above are of daily
occurrence. The more the Balsam is known
the more it is appreciated, and the sale is
constantly increasing, from the recommen.
dalton Of those who have used il and proved
its efficacy. 1t is only about year since
this medicine was brought before the public
and the sale of it has gone beyond our most
sanguine expectations. Hardly day pass
cs, but we obtain new evidence ofits superb
ority over every other preparation in use /;
either by orders from distant places. or by
he testimony of those to whom we have sold
BY the single bottle. Unlike most prepare
tions Of the kind, which contain large
quantity OF opium, and serve only to palli.
ate, (not to cure) the disease, this medicine
gives permanent relief. II not only seems
10 do good at first, but continued use oft
shows plainly that it is valuable prepare
ton, nj one that under ordinary circum..
stances will do more toward the cure of
consum ption, and the coughs and colds that
lead TO that dreadful disease than can posi-
bly, be effected by any other treatment. In
fact, the day is not far distant when BAR
CLAY'S AMERICAN BALSAM will be the
only m edicine used for pulmonary disease
in all its varied forms. Sold in Syracuse
by the proprietorS. ~ s,5 onf En3
Also by DR.. J. G. BEcKwIrH, Litchfield-
WEIGH & Co.. Milton; Myron Harrison,
Cornwall Bridge; E. G. Peck, Ellsworth !;
David Gould, Sharon. 81
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-12-19

TOR COLDS AND FEVERS. brought on
n by sudden changes of the weather, there.
is no remedy so effectuals as DR.. Phelps' eg
eaa-l. " TOMATO PILLS; : st;efi
as they purge off all offensive matter, open
the pores Of the skin, and bring. about heal
thy state of oil the functions. Rheumatism,
Lung Fever, Sick Headache, Jaundice, and
all bilious disorders are speedily and effec.
tually cured by this substitute for, s,a.-',.,.s
sga3 aaga rs CALOMEL .ari .aa II ,5c
with perfect safety; and their operation is
SO pleasant and mild as purgatiye that
they have acquired universal representa-
ton of being the best Family 1fidicine ever
invented for the aged and young, and those Of
delicate constitutions. They are never known
to fail Of curing Dyspepsia. in short time, ii,
taken according 10 directions. fs,s III .,- s'y,
For sale by J. G. Beckwith, ,Litchfeld, and
by Merchants in all the country towns, and,
by the Proprietor, No. 26 Chapel Street,
Hartford. H>f -fff-hHS ,l.a}73 afG a 26 -
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-12-19
10 THE VICTOR BELONGS THE sPolIs.7

Although many preparations in the form Of pop.
ULAR MEDICINES" have been before the public,
claiming to give relief and evencre the most invct-
The purpose as Dr. sHERMAS's ME sDfcatfT {,
LOIENGERS. They gre agreeable to the taste,
easily administered: and from the unprecedented
BE cures which they have performed ,inay Justly
lay claims to the title Of CONQUER over the dis
eases for which they have been recommended
- so ':CoUGH LozENGEs'' ,s!. .rrs,
Cure the most obstinate cases Of Cough in few
hours. They cave cured large number of persons
who have been given up BY their physicians and
verge Of The grave BY splitting blood, Consumption.
and Hectic Fever, BY their use have had the rose Of
health restored 10 the haggard cheek and now live
to speak forth the praise Of this invaluable medicine
e'-'7'I'i WORM LOZENGES'' is e5sl "a
Have been proved in more than 100000 cases to be
Invaluable. in fact the only certain Worm Destroying
when they cannot be forced to take any other medi
cine and the benefit derived from the administration
of medicine to them in this form is great beyond
offensive, and there is picking Of the nose during
sleep, paieness about the lips with flush checks
bleeding at the nose, headache drowsiness, starting,
during Sleep disturbed Dreams awak'ng with fright
and screaming, Troublesome cough. feverishness,
hirst voracous apetite sickness q. the stomach and
bloatee stomacn-shese are among many prominent
symptoms Of worms, and can be relieved by these in
compaIaoe AOzehSeS. AHey nave ueVer kuowH W
~ "CAMPHOR LOZENGES" ~
Relieve Headache, Nervours Sick Headach, Palpi-
tation Of the heart, and sickness in very few min
ntes They cure Lowness Of Spirits, Despondency.
Faintness, Collie, Spasms Cramps Of the Stomach,
Summer or bowel Complaints; they keep up the
Spirits dispel oil the distressing symptoms OF night
OF dissipation, md enable person t. undergo great
mental or bodily toll Dr. Shermans
poor MANS PLASTER"
IL acknowledged b. oil who have ever used i to be
the best Strengthening Plaster in the world. and SOW
ereign remedy for pain and weakness in the back,
loins, side. breast neck. limbs, joints, rheumatism,
lumbago. SO. One million a year will not supply
the demand. Caution 10 necessary, as there are ma
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-12-19

P. T. BARNUM, PROPRIETOR. -.
rftHIS Museum has six splendid halls owe: 700
i feet in length, containing upwards OF 6e U,s
OOO curiosites from every portion OF the vi S0e.
Here are BEASTS, BIRDS, REPTILES, IN.
SECTS, FISHES, &c. &c. Of every species and
kind ever known or heard OF.
AGRAND COSMORAAdAs containing beautiful
views Of ancient and modern cities, natural scene
ry, moonlight views, &c large number .s OF new new.
artists Of France. go. ~ = - -. -. -
NOVELTIES & CURloSITIES, such Is Dwarfs,
Giants, Ourang outangs, are always engaged when
opportunity offers LIS - -, -, -, -
RICH, DIVERSIFIED and INTERESTING EN-
TREATMENTS are always given every evening,
and every Wednesday and Saturday afternoons by
the most talented performers. 's.4 o..
EVERY STRANGER, as well as citizen, should
visit this establishment, as valuable Instruction. IS
combined with rational amusement. '> ~
The price of admission Is always IS cents.
New York, August 81, 1914. g0@ anil
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-12-19
'HTOTsGE PUBEEU.9 lisi
CHEAP CASH STORE.

gWyHE Subscriber, would respectfully an.
nounce IN the citizens Of Litcht1eld, and
iis vicinity that he, has fitted up the f0r-
TVey once Of the late r, Miner. Egg. for
Merchandise and lust returned from New
YOrh with an entirely new stock OF Foreign
and Domestic Dry Goods, Groceries. Hard:
ware, Crockery, be- cOmprising beautiful
Among the, Dry Goods may be found near.
" aiI the modern styles Of Fancy Prints,
some 0fthem elegant patterns, Also splendid
patterns OF Mouselin De L.ainess Grape De-
LANES, Cashmere De Eeosse, Alpaccass Su-
per B0mbazines. &c. for Ladies' Dresses
and sCioal1s. Also a fine assortment of
Broche and Wooden Shawls, Ladies' and
Gentlemen's Silk, Velvet and Bingham fam
icy Cravats, Ties, and Pocket Handkerchiefs,
Cloak and Dress Gimps, Fringe and Velvet
Trimmings, Worsted Barraige, Hat Ribbons.
Gloves, Mitis, Silks, Threads, Needles, Pins,
Buttons, sc. Also heavy and fine Cotton
SheetinEs, Irish Linens. Cot Drills. Cot. and
Wooden Flannels and Plaid Linsey, Cotton
Wedding, Balls and Wick. Also BROAD
CLcTHs, Fancy and Plain CAssnGEREs, SAT.
lrINErs, Jeans. Silk aud WorstedI and Meri.
no Vessings, Silk and Tabby Velyets, Cold
and White Cambria MusliHs. Silisias, Dia-
pers, Table Spreads, Umbrellas. Stationery,
and other articles too numerous to mention.
Among the Groceries are Teas. Coffee,
Sugars, &c. Of the first quality, and cheap
as he cheapest'-"f for ready pay"
Ladies and Gentlemen please 10 call and
convince yourselves whether these things
are really so," ut the store next door north
Of Bolless Hotel. and second south Of the e.
niacoual church. '5 il i9Si8 .'9.fls "tt'
N,N '"10is 8. N. BRONSON, Agent.
Litchfieid, Nov. Goth, l644. 81 &c