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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-05
DEGENERATION OF POTATOES.

1t has been repeatedly asserted that the reason
why the pntatoe is now suddenly attacked by u
maady which at one time threatened its extinction,
is that il has degener0ted and on all sides we
hear Of recommendations that new varieties of the
potatoe should be Immediately raised from seed
In this, as in all other matters 1t is easy to make
assertions; but before we give assent to them, we
must ask for some proof of ther truth. DO the
gentlemen who camor for new varieties, know
which are the old varieties now cultivated and
which are the new 3? Have they any proof hat the
old varieties have suffered in any peculiar degree,
or that the new varieties have escaped Can they
point out any one instance among potatoes in
which facts support their views? We think moi.
DIR. Maclean, n gentleman skiiliul IN all hort-
cultural affairs raised but the other day Seeding
potatoe of great vgor and excellence; its produc-
ton is SO recent that few persons yet possess it at
all. With this variety, portion Of an old meadow
newly trenched over near London, was plented in
the autumn Of 1914 and spring of 1856 no manure
being used. The crop was so much attacked by
the disease that not single potatoe was found
worth preserving.
In reality there is no proof in any part of the
vegetable kingdom that the race Of plants wear
out. Such an opinion was once entertained in
deed, by the late Mr.. Knight, and his views have
been adopted by some Psychologists Yet there is
not only no proof Of their correctness, but the
strongest presumption TO the contrary. 1t is super
huous to say that the Golden Pippin Apple is the
instance on which this theory mainly turns. 1t is
said that it has worn out and can no longer be Gull
tivated But the Golden Pippin still appears abun-
dainty in Covent Garden Market trees as healthy
as ever are TO be found in this. country we our
selves have seen it in Ireland, where there is no
symptom Of its decriptitude, and in Madeira it is in
robust health. The wearing out theory. therefore,
falls to the ground.-ProE Liadley, Ed. Gard
Chronicle.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-05
CONVERTING WOOD INTO IRON OR
STONE

We have from time to time given such modes Of
rendering wood more durable by filing the pores
with certain metallic substances, as we could find
related by the different authors that we have met
with There is no doubt that these modes are val
liable. The fact has been established that wood
can thus be rendered much more durable by being
filled with various substances. The principal ques-
ton to be next decided, is this: What substance
be used most economically, all things consider
ed" Before this can be finally settled Numerous
experiments must be tried, and time sufficient O.
lapse to test their action.
We copy the following from the Boston Medical
and Surgical Journal A patent has been secured
in England for converting wood into what may be
called meallzed wood. Timber of any dimen.
sions, having been shaped and adjusted as requir-
ed for any purpose, is introduced into an immense
iron cylinder. by machinery ii isqnickly exhaust
ed Of air, and solution of sui plate Of iron is put
in, which Instantly fills the pores of the wood Be-
ing soon after withdrawn, the timber thus charged
is placed IN another vacuum, in which is thrown a
solution Of murate Of lime, which, on coming in
contact with the iron already in the vessels of the
wood, decomposes it, and forms an InsoluabIe sui
phate of lime or gypsum Thus the sticks become
about as hard as stone, are prodglously increased
in weight, and for railway sleepers, posts Of large
bridges, mill races, &C., it must endure for ages
This process cannot be very unlike the lost art Of
converting flesh into stone. Those who have &C.
cess to large air pumps, might conduct series o.
experiments analogous to those performed on wood
and perhaps bring about results, lot only entirely
new but striking in thoir character. Facilities are
now abundant Tor carrying on series Of investi
gatious into the art of lapdating turning to stone
the bodies of animals.
To this suggestion of the Boston Editor, we may
add, that several years ago we suggested the mode
Of filling the pores of wood with metallic solutions
and then reducing those solutions, while in tn,
pores OF the wood to real metallic state, by gal
yanic action. This can probably be done, but W,
have not at present the means to accomplish it.
---yLdine Farmer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-05

PEAcE.-ln that wish all good things are COM
bined Without virtue thou canst not have peace.
Like the rainbow peace rests upon the earth, but
its arch is lost in heaven Heaven bathes it in hues
of light; it springs up amid tears, amid clouds it
is a reflection of the Eternal Sun; it is an assn
rance OF Gains It IS the sign of great covenant
between man and God
Such peace, oh young man, is the smile of the
soul; it is an emanation from the distant orb OF
immortal lipht
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-05
RnE MonrG. FARM of ONO.

The model farm of this State contains 100 acres,
rs of which are well cleared, and the whole under
fence. 60 acres are embraced in one enclosure,
and this includes ali the arabic and meadow and
upon the farm. The buildings are all OF stone,
neat, durable and commodious The dwelling Is
not large but capacious enough for The use OF the
family and room and bed or two for an occa-
sional friend The kitchen and stables are suppl
ed with water from the same spring. No stock OuI
hogs and sheep are permitted to Craze The cat
tie and horses are constantly kept in their stalls
and are always in good order. The cows are at all
times fat enough for the butchers and the growing
stock at two years old attain the weight OF ordna-
nv steers at four During the summer they are soil
ed with green food consequently 20 acres in grass
is sufficient to keep four horses and ten cows WIN
their offspring until the young stock are ready Ior
the market at three or four years old, when they aV-
erage him $50 per head OF these he makes 1t u
point to sell ten head year. For his stock ne ras,
es about one acre of roots sugar beets, mangel
wurtze and turnps each year, which yields MN on
an average, about 1900 bushels vi corn nc cul-
Iivaies five acres year, which, by proper culture
and iGdcious rotation, yields him 800 bushels
Five acres in wheat gives yearly 100 bushels
Five acres of oats, 300 bushels.
lie has an orchard of eight acres, in which he
has 200 apple trees, % pear, 20 plum, 100 peach
and so cherry trees This is divided into four com
partments of two acres each. Two OF these he
pows up every year, and IN the spring plants them
in the two that are not powed, he has clover and
an orchard grass ley, in which the swine feed from
the middle of May to the first of August, when they
are lei into one of the artchoke yards and range at
will into the two grass yards, and this Till winter,
when they arc passed into the second arilchoGe
yard, where they are kept till the grass has suti-
ciently advanced in one Of the fields to turn them
into that. Thus upon grass, roots and fruit the
swine are kept so thrifty, that few bushels OF
grain aresuificent to make them ready for the
butcher. In this way he manages TO kill thirty hogs
year, which will average 400 lbs. each, lie gives
them beet wnterng.
His sheep range principally in the woods, with a
small pasture of five acres. He keeps 20 head,
which yield him 400 pounds Of wool ayear.
As this farmer has raised large family, and
raised them all well, having given TO each child a
good practical education, was curious to look III
to his affairs, and as he keeps regular account
current of his transactions, it gave him no trouble
10 Inform me Of the result of his mode OF proceed
ing, which is briefly as follows:
Products of the farm
10 Beef Cattle average $50 per head, $500
% Hogs at SO per head 800
200 bushels Corn at 25 cents 80
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-05

TO Take Stains out Of Mahogany Mix six
ounces of spirits of salt and half an ounce of rock
salt of lemons (powdered) together. Drop little
on the STAIN and rub it with cork TILL it disappears.
Wash of with cold water
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-05

$l050
Thus, from 100 acres of land, even in Ohio, this
man has been able lay by and invest at interest,
on an average $500 year for the last II years.
He has now some eight or ten thousand dollars at
interest, and his home is home indeed. Who does
better on a farm Of 1000 acres? Or who has i'm
proved his condition byagoing west, more than he
has by staying here? OF course, like others, he
has suffered somewhat from unfaVorabe seasons, IN
some of his crops, but his correct system ofcuture
and intelligent management generally obVlates ev-
cry difficulty which spring from this source: and
as hs crops are always better than his neighbors,
the advance in price more than makes up the def
cheney. His system OF saving and making ma
nures, turns every thing into the improve.
ment of his soil weeds, ashes the ota of his stock
soap suds, bones and every thing that will tend to
enrich it, are carefully saved and properly applied.
The history Of this man is brief, but to the farm
cer interesting. He began with the patrimony of
good sense, sound health and industrious habits
Excellent so far. In 1880 he had six children aud
$4,000 in cash. He bought this farm in q state OF
nature in 1880, for which he paid $500. lie eX-
pended $500 more in cleaning his land, IN addition
to his own labor. He first put up temporary cab
in TO which he moved his family. $1,000 he put
out at permanent annual interest, and the remain
ng $1,000 with the earlier profits Of his farm, he
appropriated to the erection of his buildings, which
were complete in 1884. In the selection oil his
fruit he sought for the best varieties, which always
gave him preference in the market 80 OF his
stock. In this he avoided the mania Of high pri-
.ces, and has made up in iudicious crossing and
breeding what others seek at great cost in foreign
countries. Every thing he does, is done WE'LL
Every thing he sends to the market commands the
highest price, because it is of the best kind. In
his parlor is a well-selected library of some 300
volumes, and these books are read. He takes one
political, one religious and two agricultural papers,
and the n. A. Review refuses all Offices; is with
his family, regular attendant at church, and is a
pious, upright and conscientious man. He is the
peacemaker in his neighborhood and the chosen ar
bitter in al! their disputes he loans his money at
per cent, and willtake no more.
lie says he wants no more land for his own use
than he can cultivate well-no more stock than he
can keep well--more land will increase his taxes,
his labor and expenses, and will be less profitable.
Here is model of a man and Of farmer, and
the model OF alarm.
Who will be happy, and follow his example?
Ohio CultiuQtor.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-05
TEXAN RISING's nSTNTI,

CllE suh.cuh"fs having been Ip"iJ hy the Honorable
Probate CuuN Tor the Dis riot Mu,hinrton con suu
rs, to cclve, niue, and all cm. demands Of
al persons against the estate ol IeHn Rising late of Warren
said district decreased represented nsovrht, aud the
u .ix months iom the t0l day at Jauunsy si6 alw,d by
Aid tnuu the uf deceased exhibit and
their respective claims hfTo usu give Hoc
St urud thr duties of appointment the dwelling
of widow Lydia ksns IN Warren, in said district, the
I'm DAY February m I'm day OF August ueXt, ono
o'clock ~ the afternoon on each of snil dnAs
JOSEPH a tIR1ISS,l
JOHN CARDEl.i : Comn'rs.
CHARLES PIKE,
Warren, January 20, 1916. 20
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-05

TUE subscribers, having been appointed by the Honorable
Pulbe Court for the District ui Washington Cunini,s on
"ts I" receive mine and adjust all claims ard demands of
al persons against the e.e Of Edward Lamb, late Of Montpe-
rr, IN snd distirt deceased represented nsnvo
tenn uf TX months um the Nh day of ianuaty 1915 allowed
by said C"un the decreased cxh NJ and
pve respective oius before us,Do give nucn that
will attend duties Of app ointment the store of
Sihs tumnk, Jr Montpelier, in said dist the st
Funys uf February aud July ucN oeOck afternoon on
each OF said day,
s siri, sr SMGER6baaNK, J, Commissioners.
January Gth, \. ID 1916 40
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-05

None are so fond Of secrets as those who do not
mean to keep them; such persons covet secrets as
spendthrift coyets money--for circulation,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-05
lGGS. REGISTER.

STATE or VERMONT, The Hon, the PROF. Tor no
Randolph Di,tuct, District of nioph-io an per
concerned IN the estate OF Asa smith, hie Of Williams.
town, ceased, Grerthr.
XNHEKEAs, Ou Smnh administration on the ct te OF said
w deceased requests said Count anw aim 'he further in
oone yrur on aud after the 81 day Of FEBRUARY sld 10 make
of tho de's aud ciue the sciteueu OF sstatr
Therefore, YOU hereby notified that said application "a in
he heard Session of the Probate Iouu he held Al A
Gau's Ian, in NllImowu the second Thursday of Any
next at which time you may be- heard m the promises
And this order shall ho published three weeks
IN the Nernunt Natchnun, newspaper, printed Nonipr
Tier IN hi' Hae tho lost of which ha be- before day
signed fur hearing aforesaid.
Given unlrT my hand al thu onte Ofco Willamsown,
this twenty second day Of January, A d. 1876.
So PiIIANDER PERRIN, Rcgr
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-05-28
L'tca'efd County, s. Superior C0t1f, .april
 adjourned Term, 1916. -sf

LstchfeId County, ss. Superior Court, .ADril
 adjourned Term, 1s46. ''.sF
 " the town of Plymouth iri said county .she W. ing to this Court that Nathan Cook, W iIiam Scovill and Miles Morse, all fofineTly of said Plymouth; made and executed 10 him; the said Miles Morse Junior, theif ceftain mortgage deed bearing date the first day of April lS4O to secmre the payment of their certain r0ts in inc sum of eight hundred and sixty one tollafs and twenty cents in one year from said first day of April. lS4O, and that said note has not hseIl uai6 ac' cording 10 it's tenor; and thereupon praying for n foreclosure of the ni6rtgqged premises therein described and showing further that said Win. jam Scovill has since deceased, leaving heirs.,he places of whose fesi6ence are iinknoWn to the petitioner, but supposed to be in this State; and praying that the Copn would make such order of notice of the tendency of this Petition upon the heirs of said William ScqviiI as under the circumstance m,ght bs deen1ed reasonable. iI IS therefore by the Court ordered that notice of thh pendenry Of this petition be given the heirs of the said William Scovili by publishing a cony of this order certified bs the Clerk of this CoGr m the Litchfeid Enquirer, paper published in Gitchfield County, three weeks sucesssiveIv six weeks previous to ihe August term of this Conrt next. By the Court. S'".'
 5l F. D.< BEEMAN, Assistant Clerk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-05-28
NOTICE.

THE following articles may be had at the \ store of the subscriber, which for cash may be bought very eheap--.ao eedif-eastOm solicited. viz.
 1000 yards Carpetting. consisting of mating, oil cloths. hemp. eottos and wool from r eta to one dollar pei. yard.
 A good assortment of Dry Goods and Grocc- ries. Hardwsre. and most kinds of mechanic's : tools. A large assortment 6f American and English Iron. round, oval flat ana sQuafe. Cast American, English Blister and German Steel.
 Common. scroll top. cottage and FOckins chairs.
 Corn, Meal and Shorts. Also the Burlington FLOUR. for which am the regular agent at this place, and can furnish it to merchants al exactly the manufaciuretss ptice. and at retail l2 1-2 cents per barrel over cost. Come oi send, the price will be the same.
 500 lbs super Geese Feathers.
 Clover, Timothy and Red Top Seed.
 A small lot of Crockery at cost. JOHN P. PORTER. West Cornwall. May IS, 1s46. 3w5s
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-05-28
DIED.

ln this village, on the e2d inst, Mir. Charles Q. Spencer, aged 2l. son of the late Charles Spencer, Esq. Cashier of the Phoenix Branch
 In this town. on the the 2sth inst, Miss Eu. nice Emmons. aged 27, daughter of the late Mir. Cheber Emmons. - In Pen Yan. N. Y., on the sth inst, Doct PARTRIDcE PARSONS, in the s3d year of his age. Dr. P. was formerly of this town. and for many years practiced his profession in Milton society.
 At Harwlnton on the 18th inst. of consump- tion. Mrs. Huldah Barber, wife of MT. Norman Ba:rber, aged 67.
 In Ke2t. on the 18th inst, Mrs Mary Cham berlin, wife of Samuel H. Chamberlin, Esq, aged 5 years.
 In Roxbury. 5ti inst. Miss Amy M. Patter- son, daughter of Samuel Patterson, aged IA.
 In Goshen, on the 1lth inst, Mrs. Electa B. Oviatt. wife of MT. Aaron Oviatt, and daugh- ter of the late Capt. Reuben Brown, of Norfolk, aged 8 years.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-05-28
COME ONEl COME ALL
NEW G0ODSI

THE Subscriber will in few days add
 to his present stock full and beaus tifll assortment of new
 SPRING DRY GOODS, consisting in part of Fancy Silks f,f dresses, Cashmeres, De Laines, Balza; rines and figured Muslins; Bombazinr>s Alpaccas and Mourning Goods; Fashions able styles of Prints and Furniture Cali coes; !Qrgandie, Scotch and Englisir Gipghalns; Brocha, Cashmere, Berag.i and dumask Shawls' and Scarfs Laces Plain and figured Swiss and Book Mus; lins, Jacbnetts and Cambricsi Linen an.. gimp Edgings and fnseriiHgi; Bleache,} Shirtings, Diapers, Brown hhd Tcoioretl Table Cloths. Linen CanibFic Hdkts! Gloves. Hosiery, umbrellas and Parasols, together With good assortment of CLOTHS, CAsSfMERES, SATINETTS
 and vESTINGS 's'- Flannels, Tweeds and Summer Stuffs Ticks, Sheetings, Drills Yarhs Bat5N and every variety of Domestics. |" "
 Paper Hangings-Looking Glassess
 Hats and Caps of the latest style.. Boots and Shoes.
 Hardware and Crockery. Paints, Oil and Dye Stuffs, Fine and low.priced Teas. with a full assortment of choice Groceries. Fresh Superfine Flour, best brands.
 Sack and Salina Salt, Cheese Hoops, Fails, &c. constantly on hand at VERY Low prices. It is the intention of the subscriber td try the CHEAP system for good pay, anu si1oRf credits. "''
 All h;uJ. of ~.oI,,oo ~chn,. !, ,,,, rb |, [, prices. '~
 My old friends are particularly invited to continue their patronage and the pu;:'. lie generally to examine goods and E.. ces; VIM. LAWRENCE:
 Norfolk, April 8, lS46.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-05-28
Probate Court, District ef LitelsGeld, ss.
 TsSskGnId I(nss 1Q2Q.

AsecI}SctUs JN0y los l04O. Y1HE Judge of the Court of Probate fof the l District of Litch6eld has limited and al- lowed six mouths from the date hereof, for the creditors of the estate of CALVIN Roop, late of Torrington, in said District, deceased, repre- sented insolvent, in which to exhibit their claims thereto; and has appointed Batzillsi Hudson, Anson Colt ir. and Griswold Wood ward, of said Torringtoh, Commissioners to re- ceiye and examine said clalms.
 Certi6ed'by RALPH c" CAMP, Judge. The subscribers give notice, that they shall meet at the late dwelling house of the deceased in said Torrington. on the 3lst day of August, and on the i4th Hay of November. is46, at one o'clock in the afternoon, on each of said days for the purpose of attending to the business o said appointment
 BARZlLLAl HUDSON, }.
 ANSON COLT, jr. Comm'rs.
 GRISWOLD WOODWARD,
 Ail persons indebted to said Estate, are re. quested 10 make immediate payment to
 EBENEZER ROOD, AIA. ..52 JOHN ROOD, : Z H
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-05-28
,YOsaisk Ladies' School.

THIS Institution will be re.opened under Il the charge of the former principal. Miss J. H. JonEs. Wednesday, June Sd, ls46.
 Past success from familiarity with, the high est standards of education in our country con sequent on being connected as Teacher with some of its most celebrated Institutions, Zone of which, founded and it's course of study pre- scribed by Miss Jones continues to maintain a high feputation,) it is deemed unnecessary to advertise the course of instruction proposed. or the list of distinguished names ia.her posses sion as references.
 In the temporary absence of the Principal, Circulars containing both can be obtained by applying to.Rey Isaac Jones, who Is authoriz. ed to receive all applications for admission in. to the school--the numbet. in the boarding de. pafiment being limited. :: :;
 Terms for Board and Tuition in English fish branches per year, embracing two terms o p weeks each, $l75.
 Tuition in the Senior department per qr. $s Junior '' 6 F Music 10 Latin. French and Drawing, each 5 No ertrG charges. Litchfeld, Feb. ls45. 40
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-05-28
Probate Mofiee.

THE Court of Probate for tie titcbss,d l. hath limited and allowed six months from ', the date hereof. for the creditors to the estate state of MINER PRATT, late of Cornwall, in said districts deceased, in which to exhibit their claims for allowance and Settlement. Those neglecting to present. their accounts, properly attested. will be debarred recovery. Ali per- sons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payihent to
 Litch6eld. May i6. 1s46. g
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-05-28
MUTUAL B1HgETIT 1ffe fnsura1gre Cotuna=
 up.
No. III Wall street.

It is now a year since this Institution com menced the business of Life Insurance on the liberal plan then first announced in it's prospec- tns.' That the principles therein contained have pet with the approbation of those who have sought the advantages which such an In- stitution affords in making provision for fami- ly needs no bfhef proof than ite statement of the fact that .l7Ql Policies have been issued, and that predii,4ims to the arrtoant Uf $l54,a 25 have been received during that period.
 The amount pf funds received for premiums has already established large capital, which must rapidly increase by the payments of the second years premiums, the accruing interest and the current receipts for new policies The accumulation from these sources enables the DEectors to fulfil their promise to Jay Up re- g rye fund to meet the increasing ages insuyed- equal to re:inspring every life--pay all deniands for losses and to divide large profits. '4
 MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE
 COMPANY F'~~1~--
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-05-28
Ae FWA1EV wv Bethlern, Dec. 2, 1644. tf2s
JNesU SeO4.e lsassg JVeaC GOOGgs.

.NesO Sore 6sasss jVeaU Goods.
 T the former stand of Stiles D. Wheeler A may be found a general assortment of Dry Goods, Groceries, Provisions, Sc. The stock hss been largely replenished dnring the week, and will continue to be through the season. ali which will be sold for cash, barter or apPro- we'd credit atthe lowest living profit or advance from cost. All old patrons of the former es- tablishment are invited to call, and new ac. auailtances are tespectfully, solicited; Fresh, Salt, Smoked, and dried Meats, and various kinds of fresh and salted Fish, will be furnish. ed during the season. A team will go regularly to market once and twice week. Best brands of Flour will be delivered to families in the village at Eeasons. STILES D. WHEELER. Agent.
 LitchfeId, March 3t. 54