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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-01
" What are Birds good for ,"

The American Agriculturist, in answer
to this inquiry, relates the following anec-
dote:
" In connection with this subject, we give
an anecdote related to ms last winter by Cow
ernor Aiken. Of South Carolina, OF the rice
birds. These little creatures gather around
the rice in harvest time in countless myri-
ads. and of course consume considerable
grain. Some years ago, IT was determined
to make war upon them, and drive them
out of the country and the measure was
in some degree successful so far as getting
rid of the birds. What are birds good
for ?" the rice planter soon found OUT for
with the decrease of birds, the worms in
creased so rapidly, that instead Of a few
scattering grains to feed the birds, the
whole crop was demanded to fill the insd-
table nav Of the army that came to con-
sumo every young shoot as fast as i sprung
from the ground. Most undeubssdly the
birds we're invited back again with a hearty
welcome Rice cannot be cultivated with
out their assistance.
A" A few years since the black birds ia the
northern part Of the State of Indiana were
considered a grieyous nuisance to the far
Ultt. W uN4F htlIH VI bhlo MNit oblnIAliiIs
destroyed, and the depredatious upon the
late corn were greater than can be believed
or told. The flrmer sowed aud the birds
reaped He scolded aud they twltiered.-
Occasionally a charge of shot brought
down score, but made no more impression
upon the great sea of birds than the removal
Of single bucket of water from the great
salt puddle. A few years later every green
thing on the land seemed destined to de.
struclon by the army worm. Man was
powerless-a worm among worms. But
his best friends, The hated blackblrds, came
to his relief just in time to save when al
seemed lost. No human aid could nave
helped him. How thankful should man be
that God has given him for his companions
and fellow iaborers IN the cultivation OF the
EARTH these lovely birds The laborer il
worthy of his hire Why should we grudg,
the hale moiey claimed by the busy littl,
fellows which followed tie pillow, aud snatch
ed away the worm from the seed that i
might produce grain for his aud our subsls
lance No honest man would cheat
bird out of ITS summers work
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-01
The Dying Child's Request.

An intelligent gentleman, an Alderman
in the city OF Pittsblrgh, related to the VIII
ter the following facis:-
A man Of the name of NJ, noted for his
ungoyernable temper aud pFonenets 10 dis
spation, employed me as his attorney, aud
frequently examined the dockels for him,
and as a conveyancer, made out deeds Of
property which he purchased aud sold. He
was good paymasler, but exceedingly dis
agreeable in has department, often drunk,
and most pTolane in his language lie call
ed one day. aud seemed much subdued,
much altered from his usual department.
After stating his wants, he was about leay-
ing my office | asked what was the mat
ter with him, he seemed SO changed he
stopped, hesilated, but made no reply. |
asked again what could have occurred To
make such an alteration IN his whole de-
meanor.
" Squire" said he, something has oc-
Cured am indeed an altered man. had
a little son, about three years old he was
as dear TO me as the apple of my eye, and
at times, when | went home from my work
intoxicated, | abused my wife, drove heT
and the other children from the house broke
tue luIhltulVi ulu an !" my P'"Ni ~ ~ I'M
my family as miserable as myself. This
little boy when | was at the height OF my
anger, would watch me, aud when woulc
sit down, would steal up to my knee, clint
upon my lap, pass his little hand through
my hair and tame me down lrreslstIbly
when my wife and the other children would
fearlessly come in, knowing from expert
ence that my little son had subdued me, an
was in his power. Well, squire, my so
took sick il was evident to me he woul
not recover. ] sat by his bedside, he wa
in doze; the tears gushed from my eyes a
watched him; my heart was sad indeed
He awoke, turned his face towards me-
Father, you are crying. What is the ma
} teri | am afraid my son, am going
} lose you-you are going TO de- .Wel
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-01
Planting Potatoes.

The opinion has generally prevailed that
the potatoes cannot be successfully grown
without the assistance Of large applications
of energetic aud strong manure. My expe-
rlence, however, with this crop, since the
prevalence OF the "rot," has induced me to
adopt different opinion. Finding that in
every instance where green, uniermented
manure was applied, aud even where gypsum
was used as a substitute both on old lands
aud recently broken up, the rot or 'murrain,"
as it is denomlnaled, in Europe, prevailed to
a most fearful extent, have, for the last two
years, planted my crop on sward, turned
over early and deeply IN the spring without
any other stimulus than that contained in
the soil itself, and with complete success, so
far as regards immunity from the rot. Plas-
ter, or gypsum, consider the worst applica-
ton that can be made, even III dry seasons.
Indeed | have never known an instance of
its being applied, where the tubers were not
most inluriously If not fatally effected.
WHY it IS so is pointed equally as obscure
to my comprehension as the disease itself
|; is true that less yield results from this
system of non-manurlng but then there is
tins important advantage attending 1.-THE
product we do obtain Is sound. My
method of planting, is as follows -
Early ia the spring break up my sward
land choosing for this purpose such por-
tions of my moving lands as are not very
rich. roll and harrow. spare no pains to
bring the surface to fine and even tIlth, as
by so doing | IN a measure obvlate the ne
cessity of manure. Having accomplished
this important preliminary part of the per-
tnrmance, | next draw NV furrows three feet
apart, aud drop my tubers, which | select
from the smallest or medium sized portions
OF the previous crop, as they produce earlier
potatoes--placing them two feet apart in the
rows, closer staad having tendency to
induce a stagnatlon of air, aud thereby in
duce disease Before planting, expose the
seed for week or SO on the sunny side of
a fence or cul-0uildIng, covering them care
/ fully at night to prevent their being frosted
and plant them whole. cover with "cov-
erer." This is a very simple implement,
aud is made thus Two pieces Of plank,
two inches thick, six wide and three feet aud
a half long, are attached at one end by an
iron hinge so as to admit of the instrument
being contracted at pleasure. AT the mar
row end, portion OF the wood is cut out,
say from one-fourih of the distance forward
to the extremity, leaving JUS, enough at the
point to hold the hinge. The wide end is
IN the forward part, aud is kept expanded
by cross-bar to which the horse gear and
handles are attached. This, when drawn
longitudinally of the burrows, draws on DIRT,
and the scarfed opening behind, leaves a
ridge over the potatoes, of uniform width
: and depth. The inner sides of the main
pieces odght to be protected by thin plate;
of iron, extending half an inch below the
edges, and running the entire length. One
of the "coyerers" will save It's cost in sin
gle day.-Ez paper.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-01

ling admitted that GI00 instead Of f10
notes had been paid to him, aud stated that
they were lying concealed in the heart Of one
of the walls of Crookston Castle Suspect
ing that some plan to escape was contem-
plated, the teller was for while skeptical
of the truth Of this statement, but at length
he fell upon method whereby he could
test its truth, and at the same time prevent
any escape-it was that of locking up his
two friends along with the defaulier, while
he should proceed along to Crookston. He ac-
cordingly set out, aud reaching the old cas-
tie about midnight, proceeded as directed
to remove the fourth stone from the bottom,
in the corner nearest Glasgow and there
sure enough, between two slips Of wood, to
protect them from damp, lay the identical
notes which had caused him so much anxi-
ETY.. The incident may have dash Of the
romantic about it, yet j, is no fiction. - lds-
gOl0 CHiaen.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-01
TRUE HONESTY.

Some years ago, two aged men, near
Marshalton, traded, or according to Virgin
ia parlance, snapped horses on this condi-
,ion-that OH that day week the one who
thought he had the best of the bargain,
should pay to the other two bushels of
wheat. The day came. and as luck would
have it, they met half way between their
respective homes.
"Where art thou going ?" said one.
To thy house with the wheat" answer.
ed the other.
"And where art thou riding 2"
" Truly" replied the first, " | was taxi
iug The wheat 10 Thy house"
Each, pleased with his bargain, had
thought the wheat justly due to his neigh
Dor, and was going to payit.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-01
4flistcllnucous.
RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL.

Obediah Lawson aud Watt Dood were /
neighbours that Is, they lived within hall
mile of each other, aud no person lived be-
tween their respective farms, winch would
have joined, had not iittle strip of prairie
land extended sufficiently to keep them sep
araled Dood Was the oldest settler. aud
from his youth up had entertained a singu-
lar hatred against Quakers therefore,
when he was informed that Lawson, a reg
ular disciple OF that class of people, had
purchased tho next farm To his, he declared
he would make him glad TO move away a.
gain Accordingly, system OF petty an
nOyance was commenced by han, and eve
~ time one OF l.awson's hogs CHANGED Ia
stray upon Dood's place. be was beset by
men aud dogs, and most sayagely abused.
Things progressed thus for nearly a year,
and the Quaker a man of decidedly peace
principles, appeared IA no way TO resent the
injuries received al the hands of his spite
fui melghbor. But matters were drawing to
a crisis; for Dood more enraged than ever
at the quiet of Obediah, made oath that he
would do something before long to wake up
the spuuk of Lawson. Chance favored his
design. The Quaker had a hlgh.blooded
hly, which he had been very careful IN rais"
Ing, aud which was Just four years Old
Lawson took great pride in this animal, aud
had refused large sum of money for her.
Oae evening, little after shutdown, as
Watt Dood was passing around his cornheld,
he discovered the filly feeding IN the little
STRIP of prairie land that separated the two
farms, and he conceived the helllsh design
of throwing of two or three rails of his
fence, that the horse might get into his corn
during the night. He did SO, aud the mex
morning, bright and early, he shoulderec
hs rifle and left the house. Not long after
his ABSENCE "A hired man, whom he had re-
Gently employed, heard the echo of his gun
aud IN a few minutes Dood, considerably
excited and out of breath came huuylng t'
the house, where he stated that lie had sho
at aud wounded buck that the deer at
tackled hIm, aud he hardly escaped with hi
life.
This story was credited by all but tn
newly employed hand, who had taken di'
like TO Wdtl, and, from his manner, suspl
cioned that something was wrong. IL
therefore slipped quietly away from tn
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-01
Pat and the Oysters.

Pat, who had Just been transplanted, had
been sent by his master to purchase half
bushel of oysters, at the quay; but was abb
sent so long that apprehensions were enter
tanned for his safety. He returned at last,
however, putting under his load in the most
musical style.
Where have you beenp exclaimed his
master.
Where have been Why, where should
| be but 10 fetch the isters ?
And what in the name Of ST. Patrick
kept you so longP
Long BY me soul, | think have been
pretty quick, considering all things.
Considering what things
Considering what ihlngsl Why, con-
sidering the dressing of the fish, to be sure
Dressing what hshl
What fish, Why, blur-an-owns, the
isters'
What do you mean 7
What do mean Why, mean as I
was resting down torment the Picked Her
ring, and having dhrop to comfort me, a
gnieman ask ed me what I'd got in my sack.
listers, said !. Let's look at 'em, says he,
aud he opens the bag. Och, thunder and
bazes, says he, who sowld you these p
1T was Mick Carney SAYS |, aboard the
Powl Doodle Smack Mick Carney, the
thafe of the world What BLACKBOARD he
must be to give them to you without dres-
sing 'Aint they dressed, said |. 'Divil
one of them, says he. 'Musha, then,
says l. whatl dor Says he, IN sooner
do it myself than have you so abused -
AN so he takes em in doors and dresses
EN- nate aud clane, as you'll see,' opening
at the same time his bag of oyster shells
that were as empty as the head that bore
them to the house.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-01
Stocks and Matrimony.

There is an interest in the rise and fall
Of stocks which may not have been properly
noticed. When manufactures are look
ing up" says writer IN recent number
of the London Atheneum, weddings are
always found to be on the increase. Bad
times in the money market always produce
bad times IN the matrimonial market. =
The writer draws a moral from the fact -
" Cupid said he, 8" is wise, aad always
makes hay when the sun shines. Heavy
discounts are heavy dlscouragementst to hun.
The Immortal urchin wells his sunny face IA
hard times, and seeks his harvest only alter
a benignant season. lie is by no means 50
blind as they say, and practices his archery
according 10 the means which he hnds oil
having for his arrows. When BANKERS
smile maidens are also kind. Love weaves
his wtcherles with the three per cents
non-suils in his court, when stock Is quoted
at SIS, are reversed when il reaches 100
When bills are scarce, bans ale not though
Of"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-01
To STRENGTHEN AND CLEANSE HAIR

To STRENGTHEN AND CLEANSE THE HAIR.
Distilled rosemary water is one Of the best
hair washes that is made. Those who do not
possess a still should make an infusion Of
rosemary precisely in the same way as tea is
daily prepared, but of good strength. While
in the pot add tea-spoonfu of honey, or
white sugar, aud piece Of washing soda.
the size of filbert, 10 every pint prepared.
If it is intended to keep the infusion, add
also winegIass of rum, or pure spirit; IN
deed, little at all times is of service, as
sisiing to stimulate the scalp-rum is con-
sidered the best The wash shouId be APP
piled with piece Of sponge or flannel. 1t
gives healthy appearance to the hair, and
will be found of essential service when the
hair is falling off The principal Ingredient
in the celebrated Hungary water, which was
sold at an immense price, is the essential
oil of rosemary.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-01

OMISSIONS IN THE 9TH CENsUs.-The
Superintendent Of the Census, with view
to make the tables returned by the Marsbals
as correct as possible, calls the attention OF
all heads of families OF single persons thro'-
out the United States, who have not been
called upon by the assistant marshais, 10
send a statement to that elect to the Cen
sus office, stating their place OF residence
on the first day OF June last, together with
the name, sex, age, color, and condition
free or slave) of each person. 1t the o.
missions shall be ascertalned ION examine
tion) to exist, the record will be corrected
accordingly.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-01

TOMATOES, CUcUMBERs, AND MELONS,
PROM CUTTINGS, ETo.-Perhaps it might be
interesting to some of your readers to know,
that tomatoes, and cucumbers, and melons,
grown from cuttings, will produce fruit ear
ier than from seed My plan is to SOW the
seed, Gin hotbed, of course y when the
plants are large enough, take of the cut
tings with sharp knife close to leaf, put
three or four in small pot, water them. and
shade from the sun, is the only care requis-
tie transplant to the open ground as soon
as the weather is fit. A number Of years
experience convinces me that they grow less
IN vines, but more to fruit. and earlier; but
in the case of cucumbers and melons they
are shor,er-liyed. Working Farmer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-01

ExPERlMENrISG.--A gentleman in Eng-
land intends covering large barn on ms
farm al Heayltree with glass root, alter
the model Of the palace OF glass. It's llO
feet long aud IS vide. 1t is said the ex-
pense will be above two-IhTds OF the cost
of slate, aud he anticipates several advan'a-
yes from the novel roof among others, 1t
may be applied to the drying corn during
catching harvest. The corn can be placed
IN the barn Immediately upon BENZ reaped.
by which means It will have the benehi ot
Tie sun when il shlnes, be protected rou'
the showers, aud also dnsd os ar,lficiai heat,
If required, and then stacked ~ ricSs under
covered stack-yard. lie will next SOW
land with turnip or rape, and SO get three
crops in one year.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-01

field and will sweep the country like tor
nado, from one end to the other.
We therefore call upon Wings to unite,
to refrain from internal disputaiions, to try
and cultivate friendly feelings, to forego
past animosities, and work once more shoul-
der to shoulder, as one great harmonious
State and national party; and when we 60
forth to battle, let il not be in war against
one another, but against the common enc.
my.-Htids.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-01

During the session Of the Circuit Court
in Lexington, KY, most fearful ugly man
was seen daily. lie was always on hand
aud perfectly hideous. One of the lawyers
could bear il no longer aud said TO him
Well, you are the ugliest whl.eman |
ever saw
The poor pumpkin burst into hearty
laugh, aud said
We'll, | can't help ii, can L.
NO answered the son of Blackstone
mo. you can't help it, but confound you, you
could stay at home
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Oortrp.
THEY ALL BELONG TO ME-.

ny ELIZA COOK.
ioare not who may reckon
Tho wheat piled up In saeks,
80, vi o ha, powet to beekon,
Tire woodman with bis axes
oaro not who has laases
OF the upland OF tho dell
Nor who may count tho aseces
When tho nrcss are Ct so sells
While there's beauty mons can barter
Hy ibe ereeaewnid eul che ttso-
clta ahp siGsg seal or chatter,
Yet, "they all belong to- me-"
Thore', The thick and dinsiuecover
IS tefe the hsfe aud pneasout play;
Ther age sheets Of rosy clover,
Ti1te afa hedges crowned with May,
Thee ere vines all dark and gushing,
Ih-fo afe orchards rape end red
Taero are hcrls Of Wild deer crushing
TIE hoath-hoiis us they uoon3
And q WHO oouat in money
TIE value these may he,
Your hives hut bold u'y honey.
Fat th,s 90 belong to ue.n
We osanoi .bu, the noe. 30,
81 cannot hide the luli'i
" ctnno- waI ihe son 10,
Ne csuno, choke tte nils
The casn will only nestle
in thr bread arms ofthe skyj
Ths siover crop musi ~resus
WHh he common wiai or DE
Aud while 'he,o stores Of treasures
AZ. .prsal whore may see,
~ COD. high boanieoas pleasure,
"Thcy al, belong to NEE"
What cue fortAe rroht
estuckou slom inay yieid3
Ilasc ihe shadow ofi.
Nale opas-i 800 tae 6alli
What fcek oi Inc nanos
Tbc miH stream g.il-r psi
WHITE 0asa in shady aie4os
Aud see ihe hioos s.pasti
Wla.iecs ah1 h-sutle
TOD euiiae.i itnas thath
Tar, bee mne without r.qaItai--
God s.,c lAeni s.i TO mel
or privilege aaa bicssiag,
10 aul ,srfoeu
What great orc. BOZ possessing,
lnas,ae ,hens aloooi
Oh . Tory to- The maker
Nha9ave s4ct boon 80 hold,
Woo made ne free panakar
Nh.s utust. Au, viii d..
Pr whila ue woods and neaatsina
siaai up ohcie eau see,
Whde Cot uaisas. ihe ieaaisin',
They o. aeioog 20 m-."
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Pleasure which cannot be obtained but
by unreasonable and unsuitable expense
must always end in pain
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