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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-01-08
POETRY.
THE EMPTY CRADLE.


She sits l,y the cradle with sadness and signing;
And holds the small shoe that her fair infant woe;
Her blnck. rbboned bonnet beside her is lying,
And dark arc her feet from the path they've come oer
For she Inns been where tho light breeze was sweeping
The drops from the flowers, which the night had been weeping
Around the fresh grave where her loved one sleeping
SO soundly its mother could wake II no more
,Tvns there she sped forth when the yet was blusng
With osetuts and saffron the nhid Orient sky
And there bowed, whilst the hot enrs were gushing
To shower the cold cods from her wo clouded eye
She whspcrcdshe calledbu her child did not hear hers
Her lips to its bed she brought ncner and nearerj-
Than life, with all elsc, oh, she telt It were deater
Her darling TO clasp hut Il momcnt--and die!
For, this was the hour, when, in beauty awakng,
Her babe had been wont her glad soul to lllumo
And now hearstrngs bleeding and breaking
Tho glory of morn wrapt her spirit in gloom!
And death and the grave seemed her supplnts spuning
When back, in despair 10 her chamber returning
All dropping and lorn, and with fond bosom yoarnlngi
She sought from the cradle what lay in the tomb
But drear is its void-aud its colincss, how chilling
With soft infant beaihings II soOthes not her ear
iT's qtiei7s bitter all round IL distllng;
Her cherub is gone--uud deaths Loneliness here.
oh keen. keen the anguish the now chdless mother
Retires in her babes empty cradle TO smother;
And, known to her soul and its God, hut none other
The weight OF her and he price OF her tear!
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-01-08

To MAKE HENS LAY PRRPETUALLY. Hens will
lay eggs perpetually, if treated in the following
manner keep no ROSTERS; give to the hens fresh
meat chopped up like sausage meat, once day,
very small portion, say half an ounce to each hen,
during the winter, or from the time insects dsap-
pear in the fall till they appear again in spring
Never allow any eggs to remain in the nest for
nest egg. When the roosters do not run with the
hens and no nest eggs are left in the nest, the hens
will not laying after the production of ~ or
IS eggs, as they always do when ROSTERS and nest
eggs are allowed; but continue laying perpetually.
My hens lay all winter, and each from seventy five
to one hundred eggs in succession.
If the above plan was generally followed, eggs
would be lust as plenty in winter as in summer
The only reason why hens do not lay IN winter as
well as summer is the want of animal food, which
they get in summer in abundance 10 the form OF IN
secls have for several winters reduced my the
DRY to practice and il proved its correctness -Er.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-01-08
CLAWS WIFE AND MOTHER

Ever one of thoso = ri wrs ieia = u e to an aman-
nss willis my hands head continually blthed with
cold wate Keep the fever down pQdt below the delrum
Every relative believed would be murdered Monday, and all
but my wife and mother advised yield up the liberty OF tho
press but preferred rather to de."CAssIus NJ CLAY.
Blessed he that wife and mother
Woman's words still the oil
For the torch when fails another,
In the night of bitter toll.
Woman's words are " half the BATTLE"
When the strife grows fierce and strong
Heard, a music mid the rattle
OF the crucfying thIong.
Give me, :" cried the gallant sailor
Thy sweet name, my lady fair
1t shall stir deeds OF valOr
For victim of despair"
Let the thunders of the million
Break from clouds of pent-up wrath
Underneath loves broad pavilion
Smiles will greet the lightning's path.
Blessed be that wife and mother
By the couch OF Freedoms Son
Thou art strong, heroic brother!
Be the cry I" On, Stany, on :"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-01-08

FRIGHTFUL RESULT OF A Practical JOKE
A shocking occurrence lately took place in the vi
cinity of Perth. The well known courage and nat
ural daunlless temperament of a young noblenan
of that country, had stimulated some of his COM
panions 4 various ways of intimidating him. He
was himeslf aware of their designs against his har
dhood, ald readily Joined in the sport so far as to
give thefree permission to test his intrepldty by
either natural or supernatural means Every scheme,
however, proved aborve, and the attempt was APP
parently and, as the young hero believed, really
relinqukhed as hopeless. But after the lapse of
some weeks it unfortunately became again a sub
ject Of discussion, and one of the thoughtless
youths, lis ingenuity stimulated by considerable
wager tesolved once more to subject his friends
strengtA 70 new trial Having bribed his valet
to adIIS--Tn iHtb the bodehasnber of the wholly
unsusp'cting youth, his first care was TO withdraw
the b'ets from brace of pistols suspended at the
head OF the bed under which he then crept, to a.
wait TIE arrival of his companion, who, returning
home 81 his usual hour, went to bed and fell asleep.
The concealed plotler stole cautiously forth, wrap
ped himself in white coverlet and standing at
the iot of the couch began to jerk the sheet in
whehthe sleeper lay; he awoke, and saw the tall
white figure, and calling ont, "What humbug are
you about now 7" turned himself round again to
sleep The sheet jerking was, however, renewed,
and Tie YOUTH tormented out of his good temper,
exclaimed, /" Begone, foolish fellow, or will shoot
you" Still the white figure neither spoke nor mo-
we'd away, hut continued pulling the bedcoihes us
before, Either alarmed or an.ry the young noble
man got up, seized one Of the pistols, and fired
right at the notioness figure, and the bullet was
rolled back harmless ON the coverlet Amazed, he
discharged The other pistol the gaunt figure tos-
sed the second bullet towards him! horrible
convection Of an unearthly visiter probably seized
! his Imagination, and the fine promising youth fell
back upon his couch corpse cerebral paraly-
sis had deprived him Instantly OIL English Pa
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-01-08

To MAKE A DELICATE PICTURE vARNIsH Take
two ounces of gun mastic and one ounce OF gun
sandrance, pulverize them to nowder, put them in
flask or lass bottle and add pint of alcohol =
shake the whole together till the gums are well
mixed with liquor and set in warm place to dis
solve. When the gums have dissolved, strain the So
luton thro' fine flannel and put 1t 10 clean bot
tie, corked tight, Till wanted for This varnish
may be applied to pictures, boxes, or other fancy
articles and will dry in minute, aud produce very
beautiful water proof gloss. When maps or pic.
lures on papers arc 10 be vanished they must first
be sized with a solution of gum-arabc in watel, to
prevent penetration by the varnish; and if the all
is cold the article must be warmed prior TO the APP
pcation of the varnish.-Stieniifc american.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-01-08

AN AFFEcTIoNATE SPIRIT I'VE sometimes
meet with men who seem to think that any indul-
gence in afectionate feeling is weakness They
will return from journey, and greet their families
with distant dignity, and move among their chill
dren with the coldandoity spendor of an iceberg,
surrounded with its broken fragments There is
hardly more unnatural sight on earth, than one Of
these families without hearts.
A father had better eXtinguish his boys eyes,
than take away his heart. Who that has expert
enced the joys Of friendship, and knows the worth
of sympathy and affection, would not rather lose
all that is beautiful IN natures scenery, than be
robbed of the hidden treasures of his heart? Who
would not rather bury his wife than bury his love
for her? Who would not rather follow his child
to the grave, than entomb his parental affection?
Cherish, then, your hearts best affections In
duge in the warm and gushing emotions of ilial,
parental, fraternal love. Think it not a weakness.
God is lore, Love everything and everybody that
is lovely Teach your children to love to love the
flowers to love the birds; to love their parents to
love their God. Let it be the studied object OF
your domestic culture, TO give them warm hearts
and ardent affections. You cannot make the cords
OF love too strong: and be assured that in nurur-
ing the principle of affection, you are nururing the
principle of virtue.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-01-08

SAVING LIQUID MANURE. The N. r. Farmer,
describing Mr.. Websters farm at Marshheld, says;
"The,e is no cellar under the barns, but Mr., w.
has INT upon method to save every drop Of liquid
manure, and in the best possible way. The panks
composing the floors OF the cattles quarters are
laid with an opening between them of about half
an inch. and so arranged to be easily taken up.
The idea is to place about two feet of loan or oth-
earth under the flour this will absorb all the IL
quid part of the manure as il runs down through
into the finest manure, when it Is TO be replaced BY
fine mould"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-01-08

CHEAP AND DURABLE CEMENT. A most
valuable and durable cement for the outside cover
ing of wood buildings, fences, &c, may be obtained
by mixing Two parts of siited wood ashes, one Of
fine sand and three of clay these being again
mixed with oil, and applied to the surface of the
wood, are said to be capable Of resisting the nceu-
ency of the weather even better than marble ITSELF
finer. .9griciAturisi.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-01-08
MATRIMONY.

1.-The man must lead happy life
2--Who's free from matrimonial chains
3-Who is directed by wife,
Ais sure to suffer for his pains.
i Ndam could find no solid peace
2--Whcn Eve was given for mate,
3-Until he saw II woman's face,
Adam was in happy state.
lin all the female face appear,
2-HypOcrisy, deceit and pride,
3-Truth, darling of heart sincere,
4-Ne'er known IN woman to reside.
l--What tongue is able to unfold
2--'l'he hlsehoods that in woman dwell,
3-The worth in woman we behold,
Ais almost impeiceptible.
l-Cursed be the foolish man say,
2-Who chunges from his singlinoss,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-01-08
NEVER FAILING RECIPES FOR SOAP

NEVER FAILING RECIPES FOR SOAP.
Soft Soar. To % pounds of clean fat, add Is
pounds potash dissolved in four buckets of water,
and boil it until the fat is entirely destroyed This
you must treat by taking out some of the soap in a
clean cup, add little water and let it stand to
cool. If the soap becomes thicker and clearer by
the addition of water and continues So the soap is
done but should it become thinner or whitish the
ley has not combined sufficiently with the fat, and
the boiling must continue until it will bear the wa
ter test When it has arrived at this point add wa
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-01-08

feeding whole and ground corn to stock?
Nj. To,Cnsend-Obseve aud you will find whole
corn passes undigesed! That is the reason for
giving it all ground to them.
Charmnn-l consider the boiling or steaming Of
food for stock clearly advantageous. 1t is as good
Tor them as 1t is for man, for digestion greatly ia
cinated by the process. Some good farmers steam
the hay for their stock; all the other food, such as
turnips, pumpkins, roots &C., should be steamed
Mr.. Hr'ciey-Most farmers steam the feed Of
swine.
h. Wdkemnn-l have an accurate statement of
the different results from raw and steamed food o
stock, made by Scotch farmer, and the result il
most clearly and decidedly against steaming Tha
much of the nutrment carried off by the pro
cess, and the precise per centage of loss stated.
Chairman doubt such result In making
tea or coffee the water only is evaporated.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-01-08

A BRIGHT ONE.-The brightest little chap, for
his size and age, that we ever saw, was one whom
we came across amusing himself in torturing frogs
in a spring upon a roadside in New Jersey, out Of
sight and hearing of any human habitation.
Man is talking animal, and he must talk So
we, not having had an opportunity of exchanging
a word with fellow mortal for two hours, couldn't
resist the temptation of talking to this little bare
headed and bare footed brat.
"Where do you live, my lad !" inquired we, Just
as he had stirred up big bull-frog from the mud
with mullen-stock.
81 don't live no where only at home"
"Where is your home!'
cover the hill, next house to Mr. Wagner's."
"Have you parents living"
"What's them"
81 mean, have you a father and mother:"
"Yes, sr but paps been dead good while,
and mother says she won't stand it, cause it's too
hard work."
"What work does she do z"
"Mk the COW, and all sort o things"
SIS your mother pious woman-a good chris
tian?'
"No, sir-she's a Duichman"
Here the little genius went TO stirring up the
frogs again, as much as to say, don't disturb me
with further interrogation; and SO we left him.
NJ Y Mercury.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-01-08

"Why, Siah I'm asonished" said worthy
deacon =" didn't we take you into our church, a
short time snce?"
IL b'lieve So" hiccupped Siah, who was unmls-
takably ba'med-"I b'lieve you (hic) did--but De-
tween you and hc) Inc, it was leetle the lhc darn
dest take in you ever (hic) saw or heard Of"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-01-08

The BETTER Way The sons of the poor die
rich; while the sons of the rich die poor! What
an encouragement to toll through lie, acquiring
wealth to ruin our children Better to use our
money as we go along educate our sons-secure
their virtue by habits of industry and study; and
let them take care of themselves.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-01-08

81 MEANT To."-"I meant to have told you of
that hole" said a man to his friend who stumbled
Into PIT full of water. No matter now" said
the other blowing the mud and water out of his
mouth, II have found IT.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-01-08

Vermin on Fo,els Scattering Stacked lime on
the perches and floors of the hcn-house as often as
in ten days, will efieclually eradicate the lice
and promote tho health Of the fowls.-.Hb. Cut
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-01-08

Keeper TOOK ner 10 his mousse, ana permuted her TO
stay there waiting the arrival of the governors let
ter. The neAt day it came the pardon came--and
she embraced her brother free, and freed by his
sisters sacrlEe and love-
The pardei was accompanied by letter from
the governolto the prisoner urging him in strong
and lnpresslje language to conduct himself here
after IN manner worthy Of the noble sister of
whom he mad reason TO be proud, and to whose self
denying and perseveung efforts he was indebted
for his liberty. The brother and sister rejoicing in
their eunigA and the boon of freedom so toiliuy
won, took their way from the prison-house, and are
doubtless now in some retirement, earning all hon
est livelihood.
dwell fith peculiar interest upon this instance
of sister ly attachment. 1t teaches me not to look
only to theF refined and elevated circles of humani-
ty for examples Of pure and constant love. lttells
me the pog and neglected have hearts, and that
they are ag keeny alive to pleasure and PAIN as
those in tie more highly favored walks of life.
Mothers .Ndgdsine.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-01-08

they give oct but little grease and always make the
soap impure Be careful to save all the bones and
scraps thus left as they form the best manure for
rose bushes, towering shrubs, and peach trees.
.-.n1rk Lime Express.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-01-08
NATCHMAN & JOURNAL.

TERssl 50 cash in advances 81 90 if payment is not made
In advance always charged from the cad OF Tue your
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-11-26

THE GALE on THE LAKES. The storm Of
last Monday was terribly destructive on the
Lakes. The newspapers from Fredonia, Buff
flIo, &c, TEEN with accounts Of vessels wreck
cd and lives lost. The amount destroyed is
bsyond computation. The wind blew from the
South Wast with a fury never before expert
onced. There are fourteen vessels and thr, c
steamers ashore between Cleveland and Buffalo
Sixteen dead bodies hoated ashore at Barcelo-
ma. Dead bodies are being picked up in all d.
rections, and the coast is literally strcwed with
fragments of vessels
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-11-26

ANONSTA BLE'S SALE. By virue of three
" writs OF hen ftcras, issued by Alcaus q Wuiir,
Esq, enc of The Justices of the Peace of the slale
o Maryan', in and for The city Of BAIT moe at the
sun OF John Baumeister, Samuel nj Roberts, and
Hanty 70 ter, respectively, against Jumnnvilie Du-
Vile, aud to me directed, have seized and tKem in
execution, all the right Itle, clam ami rs
tate Il The SAID Jumohvllle Duvile, in and 10 one
negro slave called Nelson Il slave for NE; aud uoIrs
Is hereby given, that VIII sell all the right tite in
terest, claim aud estate of the said Juinonve Dau.
vile, in and TO the said negro sav. on WEDNEs-
DAY, the 18TH day Of December, 1886 at 0'c nck,
P. NJ, at the Office d Aiceus 3. Vote, Esq, in Bal
iimsre city, TO the highrsl bidder for C. sh.
n26.W2t' DAVID Il. WHITE. Civ Bailif
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HSUAWER's NEW n0yEL

,, WIN. TAYLOR, NOun STREET.
LOt RETlA; or, The Chtldren of Night by %h
- hhiwer Il, ton, BAIT. author of'Pelha ~ L
The ca.s sic pen of the author of RlenZt,,, aFter
having been long in abeyance, has at Length prnduc
ed work which, for artIstc beauty and dramatic
sflenhof Wlli deuhte,s be universal ally regarded
surprising AL his previous effort. An uIuitive
perception of charac er ms 10 Distinguish this
great VII ef added 10 wH IN he possesses so m ,stey
power OF de meaiOn, united with such felicity ri
nueUau"n mat hisTicturrs, as well his plots aud
connerpIot3 possess, in their brilIiaucy and IRISH
ness, aa indies rjbible charm.
JhIs Romance reve Is, with lie ike effect, the
motives aud secret springs of action exhibited IA the
career Of The heroine, whose mind, endu~d with sin
guitar energy, perseverance, and Of inuigue combn.
ed with the EareS graces and rxceIlences OF her 81 r
exhibits one fthe most extraordinary and anomaIou,
devciopemeHs Of character ever present TO Oul
contemporaries.
WILLIAM TAYLOR, Agent for
n26 ~ IlMrper Brother,s Chean Publications.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-11-26

DISPATCHES FROM GEN. Wool. The
Uuion publishes dispatches from Gen. Wool,
announcing hiSarrivai at Presidoo, in CoahuiIa,
on the Rio Grande, on tho lth Oct, aud an
account Of his march from San Antonio to that
place. Ills army was composed Of 1900 men,
TO which were about to be added eight compa-
MES of Illinois volunteers, under Col. Hardin.
The Amy Of GeH. Wool had nearly exhausted
their provisions, aud want gold and silver, as
tho Mexcans will nct take Treasury Notes, to
purchase more. Brig. Gen Shields arrived on
the 18th, and the despatch of Gen. Wool is
dated the l4th ol October
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-11-26

GuN CorrON SUPERcEDED. MI. George
Turner, oil Leeds, Erg,, has discovered an ex-
pIosive compound cheaper than that from cot
ton. Instead Of cotton he uses Sat0 dust or any
ibrouS vegetable matter, which ho immerses
from eight to ten minutes III equal measures OF
nitric acld, specific gravity one and half, and
Of common OIL ofvltr,ol. A slight increase Of
With this prepared saw dust, MIR. Turner dis
charged Z pocket pistol, loaded with bali, with
force equal to that ofgunpowder Weight for
weight, he thinks tho saw dnst will prove the
better projcctile.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-11-26

Nav YoRK ELBcrIoN. The official ro-
turns from this State, show that the entire
vote cast for Wright and Young was $50, 1856,
Of winch Young has majority over Wright
Of H. 29. The vote for Lieutenant Governor
exceeds that for Governor, only SO less than
5000; and ,f these Addison Gardner has a ma
jorty over FISH of Is, 400. The total majority
in favor Of the new constitution is l28 sol, and
against free suffrage to negroes 1886.
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OFFlCE OF EMORY Il 20.

HppGslIt EaInup's, BAIT, Md.
Jlg~rFFH ia. DRAWING ~ me No Consnu
dated Lottery, class No. IS, for 1886 FOt benef
90 the Susquehanna Canal:
SO 6s IS &c rs 60 So 81 As IS 65 II AZ IS
IS and 49, heing the 81 and 3 drawn Nos. each 40
% aud 10, being the 3 and 9TH drnwn Nos. each .
IS and 26 heing the 4th and 5th drawn Nos each %
rs and &c, helns the 9Th aud 6iN; or So and 81, be
ing the 9Th aud TIN drawn Nos. each Is
AZ having Of the drawn Nos. on thcal, each 10
al having one only OF The drawn Nos. on, q 5
1t EMORY 81 CO., No. N. Calyert-st.
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FcKIuER DECLlNs N Flour AND GRAM.
T,cro wcre large operations in the Bllumore
aJI; market yesterday at dcc'i"e Of Csc. per
birrcI About 5000 hbls Howard st. brands
were sold "a rs, aod about 1000 bbIs. City
Mills at the same rate, though holders OF the
later description arc generally contendIng Tor
IS, without fnomg buyers. Wheat has also
declined, aud is dull at 90a98 for good to prime
Md reds Cfn has likewise declined to soc.
fDr now " hite aud yellow. Sales Of Oats at 2S
u3Oo aud Rye at 65c, At New York ye-ter-
day, as we learn from the telegraph report OF
the Patriot, sales of -four were moderate at
vs. 1885 ls for Genesee, and IS for Michigan
brands. AT PhlIadeIph Ia the -four market was
inactive, aud sales were made at ID 75aS4 81,
which is decline Large sales of prime red
Wheat at 97c, decline also
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-11-26

FANHIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
= scribef has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Baltimore county, letters of administration w u es.
tate Of ELIAS BkUNNER, late of said county,
deceased All persons having claims against the said
deceased, are hereby warned TO exhibit the same,
with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber ON or
before the st day oJune, 1877; they may otherwise
by law, be excluded from all benefit OF said estate,
All persons indebted to said estate are requested 10
make Immediate payment GIVen under IN, hand,
thi 24lh day of November, 1916.
R26 law4t* PATRICK MCLAUGHLIN, admir-
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i.FCTGRE ET rHE Rev DR. MORRIS. This gen
ticnan has consented to deliver another lecture this
evening in his church, Lexington street. Sub ect:
"Eight Days on the Alps, with Notices of Switzer-
land" The charge of admission is only II! cents
and az the proceeds will be Appropriated to reigi
Gus purpose, we doubt not the house will he full.
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JOHN PICKELL, ESQ
Baltimore, Md.

Cow Moosg. II was stated, few days
epo, in speaking Of Aivarado, that Commodore
Moore, Of the Texas navy, had once taken it
with two Baltimore built schooners. This was
an error. 1t was Taba.co that Com. Moore
took. and levied the sum of $4,000. HIS
force was one ship Of 90 guns, one brig OF o
Guns, one schooner of I guns and one steam
ob;o of guns. The steamship was powerful
ooe with double engines ct AZ iuch cylinders.
Tia cessets had to be towed against a strong
o,,,.nt. and the water one foot less in depth
.I.a, On AIyarado bar. Notwithstanding the
a;s r,I,ie. he met with, he succeeded in his
fesign. -----------------