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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-06-14
, JUNE IA, 1S49.

1Olcau, bis preference could not have surprised
themost enthusiastic admirer of spring.
The sun rose in cloudless splendor, and the
deep and brilliant blue of the arch above was
reflected from each rivulet that wound ifs wav
through the forest, as The party assembled for
the sport of the day, and the resembling notes Of
The cor de chesSe, the changing of horses boofs
and the merry laugh and gleefull voices around.
fawoke the echoes, and gave notice to the al
ready startled deer of the approaching fate of at
least one of their herd.
lou see,I am in time to-day, for once, Med
wynn sag de Vaudemont, patting the neck of
ms spirited courser, and endeavorinr to restrain
MS ordor until they were all fairly mounted
" But what a superb charger you have there |!
The only danger is that he may break YOUR neck
however there is not much danger of TINT Nor.
celye9 added he, as Medwyn sprung to the sad
and permitted his fiery steed to bound and capri-
ole nt@ill, while with the most perfect gruce
and ease he subjected himself Instantly to his
control. "Such centaws are not always to be
found here" continued de Vaudemont " and YOU
have the advantage of us in that high bred cour-
ser. But his Majesty is approaching, we musl
make our court before the chase begins, and it
will not be our fault, pm well assured, 81 lie roi
no Jatt rein dgOurd hui"
Brief was the ceremonial preceding the bus
mess of the day, for the king was impatient for
its commencement, and the chase began. A no.
BILE stag was soon reused from his covert, and in
the ardor of the pursuit the party were soon
completely separated. Medwyn found himself
alone and hearing the cor de chasse, and the shouts
OF the hunters at distance, he began to fear
that he had mistaken the course of the deer
He remembered, however, that it was precisely
in this direction that he was bounding when he
lost sight of it, and resolved rather than return
on an uncertainty, that he would wait his prob.
able return to this spot
It was beautiful glade, and a gentle stream.
let flowed through it from a spring beneath Q
moss covered rock. The checquered shade
from the forest trees above, fell ftfuly upon the
verdant slope, and invited reposo from the ia
tigues Of the chase. Mcdwyn dismouted, ant
throwing the bride over low projecting branch
"scooped the brimmg stream" and then leaned
corelessly against the messy rock, keeping hi
tusa near, however, to be in readiness for sur
prise, if the deer should chance, as was mos
probable, to pass this secluded glade.
In this attitude he remained for some minutes
taking in at glance the various objects aroun,
him, and imagining the beauty Of a picture tina
might be composed from them, when he wa
suddenly startled by the rustliug of the leave
behind him. Quickly and instinctvely, he ai
his hand on his fiSit, and turned hastily around
ticiputed, d female form prase1ilea- he bad ar
Luz
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ed soil, and keep them aferward clean. Or
more easily still, they may he raised from layers
by laying down n branch with some Of last years
wood on it Covering this IN parts to The depth
Of 6 or inches will produce shoots and roots
enough, which may be cut of into seperale
vinesAnd planted the Fall
b. as 10 pruning a vine ought 10 be prun-
ed. IKE the Peach, it bears chiefly from last
years wood. The ysnng shoots of It in Spring
with the blossoms start from the eyes o. that
wood. Therefore in pruning. old wood ough,
t" be taken away so as to leave room for the
young 10 bear, and more young TO start to re-
place that which heurs. If vine were trained
with one upright shoot, and side shoots coming
from it regularly; it should be pruned the first
Fall, cut away every alternate shoot on each
side, within a hand of the upright shoot or stem.
The shoots left on each side: ifa last years
wood, would thus bear from end 10 end pcnrr al
ly two clusters for every eye. The pruned
shoots would send ont from their butts new
ones, and only ono should be allowed On each
side between the bearing branches. Care being
taken in the Summer to check su periuous
g'owth, in the Fall prnno off the branches that
have borne, leaving the young wood to bear next
year; and the butts of The present pruning will
next year furnish more bearing wood. In this
manner vine may be kept in due bounds with
increased fruitulness Here, according to the
French proverb, it is only the first step which
costs Keep the vine always young. and it will
be ALWAYS fruitful
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protection to the great interests Of agriculture
commerce, and manufactures-to improve our
rivers and harbors-to provide for the speedy
extingulshment ofthe public debt-to enforce
strict accountability on the part Of all officers
OF the Government anh the utmost economy in
all public expenditures.
But it is for the wisdom of Congress itself in
winch all legislative powers are vested by tie
Constitution, to regulate these and other ma tiers
oil domestic policy. shall look with onfden' G
TO the enlightened patriotism Of that body to a.
dept such measures Of con ciIiaton az may har-
monlze conflicting interests, and tend to perpe-
tnate that Union which should be the paramount
object of our hopes and affections. In any ac-
ton calculated to promote an object so near the
heart OF every one who truly loves his country,
viii zealonsIy unite with the coordinate BRAN
ches CT the Govrrnr ent.
In conclusion congratulate You, my fellow
citizens, upon the high state Of prosperity to
which the goodness of DIVINE Providnnce has
conducted our common country. Let us invoke
continuance of the same protect ling care which
has led us from small beginnings to the emincnce
we this day occupy; and let lis sock to deserve
that continuance by prudence and moderation
IN our conncils-by well directed attempts to as
suage the bitterness which too often marks ana
voldable differences Of opinion-by the promul-
Cation and practice of just and liberal prncp les,
and by an enlarged patriotism, which shall ac
know ledge no limits bat tliuse ofour wide spread
republic.
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before but what I could make suds; aud oh
Mrs. Hnbbs, if you would only see The
clothes boiling in The kettle, there S great
scum boils on tina, don't now what 10 make
of il, and the wafer feels 50 strange i do
think there's spell Oh l.!'
The Doctor asked Betty if it was the
pump water she was using. "Why, Ia! 10
be sure sir, wouldn't take anything else
than clean waler.' dwell, we'll Betty
but that's hard waller, il must be broke be-
fore it,can be used for Washing At Ibis
Betty opened her eyes in wild amazement.
SAVING as she retired to her department, II
thought as much there was spell on i, and
it would have 10 be broke"
After dispalching good hot muffin, my
husband said, "why my dea', did you not
know il was impossible 10 use the well wa,
fer for washing without lis being solIened!
1t was only few evenings since heard
sou conversng quite scientifically, with
Prof. QUIZ, on the properties Of limestone
water, chemics, and so on.' ooh yes,n
replied. but that was all talk. Do you
know the first thing which occurred to my
IiHu NhCi y" 'p'hV VI tiie "t-'-
er, was XerNes chasiising The sea for break
ing his bridge Of boats The thought was
so iulcrons that we joined in hearty
laugh. And once again l had 10 take an
Other lesson by putting my chemical iheo-
ries into prac tee. All me! how frequent-
" have wished for some of the good Schuy!
kill water, winch is so proIusely lavi>hed
on the clean bright, rosy pavemen:s OF the
dear Qua ker city.
After this Betty was always in her glory
and suds on washing lay, as she had learn
ed 10 break the spell of limestone water.
One word 10 the young ladies' wh1 ex-
pecl to 90 10 housekeeping, il you have not
been so unfortunate as |, not 10 have com
ponn'ed loaf Of bread, do venture Ia learn
it will not infringe the least upon your dig
ni,y. Why I really thought was more
dignfel after baked my first loaf than al
any period of my life
There is much more to learn than ladies
anticipate in going to housekeeping. Those
in particular who expect 10 90 we st would
DO well 10 try. Some western villages a.
ven in our own State make pretty fair
specimen OF The Far West.
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Sowing Grass Seed In March.

When the land ia we'll prepared tho previous
fall, March, as soon as the ground is bare, il
very favorable time for sowing grass seed. Thoso
farmers who sow herd grass and red TOP late in
August and carly in September, omit sowing
clover till March, as it is LA bic to be winter il
led if sown ut the time OF tine other grass
Some SOW nearly all their grass seed in
March, prelcrring it 10 all other Seasons. But
when the land is ready for sowing late in sum-
mer, or early in fall, that season is prefe, able.
as the grass will get a start and yield larger
crop than if sown in March. Yet when the
land is not prepared till late in autumn, the most
favorable time for sowing is March. Iftho land
be IN good condition. the crop will be pretty
good. We have sown seed in the middle of March
and had crop SO large that some of it lodged.
When sown at this season, no narrowing, hrush-
ing, Or raking in Of the seed is necessary; and
these operations on the wet land would be far
3oise than useless. The seed falling on the wet
soil is sure TO vegetate before it is warm enough
to dry the surface o!lhe soil
We have been astonshcd at the amount Of
water the seed would sustain, not only without
any injury, but with the best sncce So. We have
sown grass seed IN March, W hen there were mud
dies OF water that We could not drain off, as tho
ground was frozen. We sowed seed on the wa
tor, suPposing that it would vegetate after the
water disappeared; and it has often vegetated
the earliest and best when sown on the water.
which shows the hardy nature tho seed az
well as Of the grass.-.helc England Farmer.
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VENDUE,

The subscriber will sell at public sale
at his farm, between Elkton and GLASGOW
on Wednesday the 18th day of March
at 10 o'clock; his stock, and farming
utensils.
STOCK.-2 good Horses, $ mulch
COWS, part OF them Calves by their side,
yoke of Oxen, 3 yearling Calves. 6
Sheep, Shoats.
FARMING UTENSILS.-Wagon
and Harness, Horse Cart and Harness,
Horse Rake, Corn Shelter, Wheat Fan,
Plows, Harrow, Fiukes, &c. Also,
cook Stove, Side Board, Bureau, Chairs,
SC.
Terms Of sale, all sums under SIS
cash, over this amount a credit of SIX
months, notes with interest and approv-
ed security will be required.
JAMES S. PURNELL.
Feb. a. '49.
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NOTICE.

Whereas, the State and County taxes
for the years 1S47 and 1913 have not
been paid, on tract of land containing
Sc acres, lying in the 4th District of Ce-
Gil county, near the village of Turkey.
town, and assessed to Thomas Scot,
which taxes are due as follows:
For the veal lS47 county tax S2,S7
do State do 81 sc
For the year 1S49 county do 50, 6S
do State do $1,56
which SAID taxes should have been paid
to Israel Reynolds, collector in said Dis
trict for the above named years, and
whereas no personal property can be
found on the premises:
Therefore, By The Commissioners of Cecil
County. February 18th 1S49.
ORDERED, That if the taxes due ON
the above land for the years above men,
toned charged on the books of the Com
missioners oiths county to The above ma
med Thomas Scott, be not paid within
thirty days after the publication of this
Order, together with the cost of adver-
Using and all other legal charges due
thereon, to the said collector o the said
District, he, the said collector, shall, af-
ter causing twenty days Notice to be Civ
Ell, sell the SAID land, or such part there
OF as may be necessary TO raise The sum
due thereon, together with the legal
charges thereof, to the highest bidder for
the payment ofthe same, agreeablv TO the
acts Of Assembly in such cases made and
provided.
Test P. C. RICKETTS,, Clerk
to the Commissioners of Cecil County.
Feb. II, '49-4w.
@.* Baltimore American publish law
4w. and send bill forthwith to this office.
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IPOn Monday last at about quarter past 2
o'clock, we were present to hear President Tay-
Tor deliver the following Inaugural Address, to
the greatest crowd ever assembled together in
Capitol square. 1t is brief but comprehensive,
and appears to be Wing enough for any moder-
crate man. Great praise is due to him from the
printers for his brevily, and we for one exclain,
may his shadow never grow less'' or his MESA
fes ever so long as those Of his predecessor.
For more in relation to the Inauguration, Sc,
see inside columns.
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G GOD N IG 1T.
(From the German Of Pauer.)

Dllk is the night!
Yet stars arc glimmering through the cope OF
The air signs softly through the whispering
trees;
And innocence, uns,aned by evil leaven,
All bright wlhin-the outward gloom can
please;
With the sweet influence of the calm hour filled
In its clear bosom carrying its ow n heaven?
10 all who have their days work well fulfilled
To them-good night!
Sti is the night
All days lond noises wane,
Weary and fearful eyelds own the calm;
find sleep is lulling in her soft domain
The thrubhing hear with heavens own sooth-
ing balm.
To yon for whom her shades descend in vain.
Whom care keeps watchng-peaCe your
cares dsarm!
Soothed DO the couch Of sorrow and Of pain!
TO sucil-good night!
Rich is the night!
Can man hope. here, for more
When the dark night Of trouble wells him
round,
Than in bright dreams To see heav'n own its store,
And eac|, warm wish at least by fancy crow d
To You for whom hope smiles by day no more,
May her soft whispers in your sleep be found!
To you-good night!
Faith springs by night!
When all the fond heart hailed
Have long beneath the lonely hllock slept
When they-the dearly loved-the deeply
walled
Fate's bitter flood from thy fond arms hath
swept
Think nmd all the trials that assaied,
One eye, above the stars, its watch hath kept
And watches s,ll--good night?
(Beni'eys Miscellany
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Public Sale.

The real and personal estate of the
late Richard Foard decd, near Freder.
ic Town, Cecil county. will be sold, by
virtue of an order of the Orphans Court,
and in pursuance OF his last will and tes-
lament, on the 9th day of March.
THE PERSONAL ESTATE,
consists of household and kitchen furni-
ture. . head ofwork Horses, several good
mich Cows, breeding sow, head of
fine ShoatS, new, and l second hand
Wheat Fan, good horse cart, and va
riety of farming implements Corn
blades, and Hay, lot Of prime Bacon,
a lot Of Boards, Shingles, Brick. Anthra-
cite Coal, and about 100 bus slack Lime,
Wheat in the ground Sale to comence
at 10 o'clock. Terms, for sums $40 and
over a credit of 6 months will be given,
under that sum, Cash
P. s. Also, about 400 bushels of corn
200 bush Oats, and Is to 20 bush Wheat
all ready for market.
THE FARM, containing about
1870 ACRES of Land,
all lined. beautifully located on the banks
OF Sassafrass River, is in good order, I'M
der good fencing, Brick and Frame
dwelling and the necessary out build
ings, all in good order. One of the most
eligible residences now, or likely to be-
IN the markct-Title indisputable.
Terms. One third payable in 12
months, one third in 2 years, and the
balance IN years from day Of sale, the
purchaser to give bond with approved
security, bearing interest from date, and
on the payment of the whole purchase
money and the interest thereon the un-
dersigned is authorised to make deed
fol the same.
A. G. ROWLAND, Executor of
RICHARD FOARD, Decd.
Feb 81 lS49.
A ", 4 {, r ~.
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Be neither lavish nor niggardly; Of the
two avoid the latter A mean man is uni
versally despised; but public favor is step
ping stone 10 preferment; therefore: eeucr
GUS feelings should be cultivated.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-10-29

SLAVERY IN KENTUCKY.-TheS State Convention
of Kentucky has made the report on the subject of
slavery the order of the day for the 22d inst. The
LIST section forbids the General Assembly to pass
laws emaneipating slaves without the consent of
their owners, or without full equivalent in money
Section I'd takes away the power to prevent slaves
being brought into the State from other slave
States, provided their servitude is continued Sec
ton Sd directs laws to be passed to permit owners
to emanclpate their slaves, on condition that pro.
vision be at the same time made for their removal
from, and against their return to, the State. Sec
ton gives power to prevent slaves being brought
into the State as merchandise Section 5th forbids
the importation of slaves from foreign countries.
Section 9th directs laws for the protection of slaves
from injury to life limb by their owners, and in
failure of such, requires that the slaves be sold for
the benefit Of the owners. Section 7th provides for
compensation to the master of any slaves executed
Section Sth gives power to provide by law for the
removal from the State of all free negroes and mu-
lattoes. Section 9Th makes the return to- or refusal
to leave the State, by any free negro mulatto,
penitentiary offence. Section 10th directs that on
trials of negroes for felony no grand jury is neces-
sary; but nothing shall be enacted to deprive them
of an impartial trial by pstit jury.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-10-29

We are without intelligence from Memphis later
than the evening Of the 23d, the first day of meet
ing. The day had been spent in preliminary mo-
tons and discussions upon organization for bust
ness. There are very large number of delegates
present, and more were expected. The st. Louis
delegation had not arrived.
Themesting was called to order by Dr. Fearn,
Of Huntsville, North Alabama. Mr.. Fowler, Of
Arkansas, was temporary chairman. committee
on permanent officers has agreed upon Lieutenant
Maury as President of the Convention.
The opinions of the members are of course UNI
known. There is a great deal of business and
speaking talent in the Convention and great pains
have been taken to gather all obtainable informa-
ton on every branch of the subject to be laid be-
fore them.
There is, as we learn, disposition among some
Of the members to follow the example of the ST.
Louis Convention, and abstain from any hasty
committals to any particular routes and termini,
which rouse premature controversy and rivalries
What is first wanted is sufficient knowledge of the
features of the whole country, and scientific ex-
ploraton of all the routes practicable These alone
can enable the country to understand truly what is
the best and most practicable line; and on this in
formation the final decision must be founded. To
this end great deal is to be done VET before this
great enterprise can be said to be in fair way to
be begun under the proper auspices. In the inte-
rim, tine communication by the way of Tehuante-
pee, to which the Southwest looks with so much
interest, as the Shortest SAFEST and most easily con-
sructed avenue for immediate use, can be put for
ward and completed without interfering with the
grand land route, immensely to the benefit of the
whole country
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Sec surpIement for Poe's Poem, TaIe,et
or The heavy rain on Saturday evening damp.

o. The heavy rain on Saturday evening damp
ened the ardor even Of the politicians. Both par
ties had announced grand mass meetings, and made
their preparations accordingly. The democrats
were to meet in Canal street, and the wings in La
ayette Square. The platforms were put up, and
the political platforms all ready to be laid down by
the Jealous orators Of the evening but it was labor
lost. The clouds opened and let down such
stream Of pouring rain that even electioneering
courage could not stand the pelting. Both parties
We're, for a wonder, Of one mind, and postponed
their demonstrations TO a better time This was
well, for if either had stood it out, there would
have been no end to the jokes about fair-weather
patriots who could not stand little wetting. As
it is, they cannot say silk stocking" or ruffied
shirt " once; for both prudently conceived that a
heavy storm above and three inch mud below,
made shabby time for the fun of electioneering.
Some sturdy members of both parties stuck il
out bravely, shouldered their transparencies, and
had their tramp, shouting for their favorites But
1t was feeble sort of effort and dragged heavily
To-daythe grand Wing Barbecue comes of, neal
Judge Bsrmudez's, on the Metairie road 1t will
be the affair of the season. and the attendance will
be vast. The preparations are on the largest scale
Tor the entertainment of all who come.
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CLOSE of the St. Louis Convention.

The St. Louis papers of the 18th furnish us with
accounts of the proceedings of the St. Louis Con-
venton on the last day. We published the other
day the resolutions upon which the Convention
had agreed in relation to the expediency of the
construction of the road which touches at ST. Louis,
Chicago, and Memphis.
In addition to these, resolutions were adopted
urging upon Congress as its first duty to make pro-
visions for the establishment of military posts from
the Western boundaries of the States to the Pacific
Ocean, and encourage settlements near and around
the posts by liberal grants of land, and that ma
tiona telegraph line ought to be established along
the line Of the posts, and in connection with the
proposed road.
Committees were appointed on publication, on
the preparation of a memorial to Congress, and on
preparing and publishing an address to the people
of the United States in favor of the objects of the
meeting.
twas further resolved that when the Convention
should separate, it would adjourn to meet again in
Philadelphia on the first Monday of April next 4;
and the wish was expressed that " every State,
county, city, and town of the Union would send
delegation to Philadelphia and a request was
made for the Convention at Memphis to adopt the
same time and place.
Committee Of Fifty, selected from those who
had previously expressed their willingness to attend
was appointed to attend the Convention at Mem
phls on the part of the Convention at St. Louis
After numerous speeches complimentary and con-
gratulatory, the Convention adjourned amidst cheers
for the success of the railroad about noon on the
18th instant.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-10-29

0e5- Jimmy O'Neil, who was, during the admin.
Istration of General Jackson, doorkeeper of the
I residents House, was buried a few mornings age
When Jackson left the city, in 1897 he took 0'Nsii
to Tennessee with him, and, it is said, gave him
piece OF property, as substantial token of regard.
AFTER the old hero died, Cave Johnson, the Postmas
ter General, made him messenger in the Depart.
ment, from which station, we believe, he was re.
moved two or three months ago by Mr. Collamer.
Fislters at Washington in other days will recolIect
ms uniform pollteness. He was a native of Ire
land, and possessed warm and generous heat
Many anecdotes were once told Of the deceased
On one occasion, having attended partv, of con.
vivla friends, it was said that he drank little too
who was fond of cracking Joke with him. The
General sent for him, and remarked, " Jenny. Pve
heard a bad story about YOU" about me. Sir -
he inquired; and, smiling, continued, "And have
heard good many bad stories about vour FTceI.
leney; but don't believe them" The General in.
formed him that he could depart and attend 70
business.-BaLtimOre Clippers Correspondence