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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-08-26

THE WHEAT CRoP-A Accounts from all
quarters of our broad Union concur in re-
presenting the Wheat crop of 1852, as the
largest as well as the most promising. ever
grown 10 the United States In some por.
lions of Virginia, the crop will suffer from
the depredalinns of the army worm bat It's
rayages, We believe, are confined wholly 10
one district of country. In the region
round about Richmond, the yield has never
been better, and the farmers, we are glad To
learn, have not encountered any of those
casualties which have heretofore rendered
The Wheat crop so precarlous BY the
skillful use of guano, and other ieriIllzing
agents, old and apparently worn gu, fields
have been made {" yield luxuriani crops
The oat crop, however, bids fair TO turn out
a failure. The cool dry spells encountered
throughout the spring, have greatly benefit
ted the Wheat crop, but they have serious
~ injured the growing oats aud corn.--
Win good seasonable weather, however,
the Corn crop may yet turn out well.
Judging from the unusually lasge amount
of land devoted To the culture of wheat,
and the abundant weld, We " feel SAFE in
predicting that prices Of wheat and Hour
will rule very low the ensuing year. They
will, in all probability, touch the lowest
figure ever realized IN this country. The
RESPONSIVENESS OF this conclusion is obs ious.
The stock Of breads,oas now IN the coun-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-08-26
Gen. soott,s BenevoIenoo.

A correspondent Of The .Aatioaal h.telIig, neer,
writing rom Warren ounty. Tenn relates the
following incident IN the life Of Gen. Scott:
Some years after the war Of 1872 was con-
cluded Gen. Scott. at lncinnati. met with Can't.
F., who had served with HIM on the Canada
frontier in that war. At lis close Capt r.
left the army highly esteemed bv the General
and his fellow officers for gallant conduct snd
amiable qualities. At this meeting with his
comrade. Gen. Scott was impressed with be-
lief that Capt was in destitute clrcum-
tancos. and at once felt desire 10 extend TO him
some relief; but, knowing Cant. r to be
rather sensitive. the General consulted with
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-08-26

spring finds them robur,. healthy, and
toll OF muscusr power and vital energy.
Such has bern the course generally
pursued with I" Morgan" Stations their
dociliiy mud traciaI,Ieness, caused by
constant use, rendering them fl for or
d'nary labor, and more pleasant in the
harness than most stations. The blood
oil the Morgans al this time, amounts to
but little ; strictly speaking, they are no,
entitled TO distinct family name. From
Mexico to Name | can show YOU Nor
gans in form, size, color, and action,
whose progeliitors never saw Vermont.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-08-26

At large ratification meeting, recently held
at Cincinnati, the speech of MIR. Gibbons, an l.
rlsLnan, is sketched by the Gazette as fellows:
4" Mr.. Gibbons, an lrIshman, and with all an l.
rishman's fenor in the cause he ospouses, was
the next speaker. He proceeded 10 give his
reasons for supporting Scott and Graham in pre-
ference TO the nominees of the Democratic par
ty, so called Scott though a staunch Protest
ant was a Catholic man-Catholic. in that his
soul was large enough to tolerate every form Of
honestly entertained religious belief. Zap
plause, and cries of 'sure and amt we all going
for hm.il When the corrupt aud perjured En-
glish Government would with Characteristic cow
ardice in crushing fallen foe, have shot the l.
rish prisoners taken in the last war with that
country, Gen. Scott stood upon the quarter deck
of an English man-of-war--d'ye mind that boys
on an English man-of ioar-and told the epaul-
cited hirengs of that damnable government,
that for erery Hishmdn shot, iioo british soldiers
should bite The dust Enthusiastic and long con
unued cheers for Scott. That dauntless bear
ing saved my counirymen. And can forget
the magnanlmous action of The conqueror Of
Mexico, who secured to vanquished people al
the rights Of property and-more than this al
the rights and privileges of free and unrestrict
ed worship? Never! Gentlemen my fathe
fought under Gen. Scott on the battle field, and
if it please God. am going to fight for him il
this political campaign" (Chcers,)
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-08-26

A curious case is related By the Troy Budget
Of girl in that ty losing her speech for a
whole week Being dlsobedient. and refusing
to answer her mother, when spoken to, she found
after sitting dumpshly IN the corner for about
an hour, brooding over her bad conduct--that
she was unable to utter or artcuate word =
Her friends did not take particular notice of her
for couple OF days supPosiug she was keeping
up her pet. Finally, she wrote down that she
could not speak, when her friends became alarm
ee, and consulted several physicians. After a
week had passed she awoke one morning, and
found herself again IN speaking order.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-08-26

For ScorT AND GRAHAM. BALTIMORE, Aug.
ls. - homas II. Clay, son of Henry Clay, in a
letter to COL Pickett, Of this city contradicts the
story that be would not support Gen. Scott, and
that he had 50 informed his father previous to
his death. He says: - remarked to my IA
Their thatI would not support by my vote, the
nominee of the Convention, unless the approval
Of the Compromise measures was strong and
emphatic. They are strong enough for me-
him to be a nan of honor. Mr. Graham's posi-
ton was never cquivocating. If the vote Of so
humble an individual as myself be Of any conse-
quenee, authorize you TO give this what publi-
ciiy you choose. If alive will yote for Scott
and Graham"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-08-26

NoRTH CARoIINA The vote Of % CONTAINS
in North Carolina, gives majority for Reid Of
5ll2. In the same counties, for members Of
the House of Ommous the Loco majority Is
1919; showing that in these twenty nine conn
ties--all That returns for members of the Lees-
lature have been received from-Reid ran ahead
Of bis party 40 3, being about all the majority
he has received IN the State. The Wings have
handsome majority in the House Of Commons,
and IN all likelihood majority on joint ballot
Last year the Loco majority IN the House OF
Commons was ten.
The following paragraph from the Whining
ton Herald, viii tell how much the nomination
Of Scott had 10 do with the result. 1t is in Viii
mlngton that there was so much dissatisfaction,
and where a pretended Wing paper came out
against the Wing cause, and we. the Wing vote
was increased.
Nor so. Some people pretend TO believe
thai the nomination of Scott exercised very
depressing influence, and in short lost Us the
election. We do not credit the first word Of il.
General SCOTS nomination was received with
more dissatisfaction in this county than probably
any where else IN the state, yet the " hig vote
Is increased. Look al Cumberland also there
the action of the Convention fell heavily upon
the Wings, vet they have also increased their
vote. The nomination had nnthng whatever to
do with the defeat. The result is attributable
to local issues and the superior organization of
the Democratic party. This secured them a
victory. In November next. however, when the
merits of the two national champions are before
the people, freed from all matters OF mere local
interest, we shall have no fears r our cause
the conviction being strong within US that the
old SCARED patriot who has done good service
for his country, and never fainted either, will,
with North Cardinals iasorlte son, Graham.
sweep the State with an old fashioned VIII g
lnaiolilY.n
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-08-26

SmELr AND WooL.--The census returns
show that Vermont sllll maintains her re-
putation as the best sheep growing aud wool
raising Siue IN New England. Her sheep
are. IA number 9,992 The wool pro-
duced Is 5 ,4l0,993 los Maiue IS next, aud
then New ilampshirc--they both produce
over a IuiillOn of pounds of WOOL annually
Connecticut has IA, Isl sheep, aud raises
i37 ,45i lbs. of wool. The whole number
of sheep Ia The country is TwENTY-oNE AND
4 HALF MILLIONS, aud the GRIP OF wool tii-
iy-two aud halt ulllon lbs Ono raises
The most sheep, having, at the date Of the
census, 3,9l7 .0eG. New York Stands next,
having 3i5,2iI. Peunsylyania, NrgInIa,
Kentucky aud Indiana, have each over a
million. Minnesota had only 90 sheep. aud
reports but SIS lbs OF Nom.
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-08-26

BiAcK KNOT ON PLuM fREEs There
has been much speculation aud research for
The cause OF the black knot on plum trees.
Some persous have supposed 1t caused by
an insect. Some years ago | opened the
knot aud examined IL, but did not discover
any appearance of an insect, nor the eggs
of one. So far us know, it has not been
satisfactorily learned what causes the knot
The gardens Of my adjoining neighbors
arc iull of plum trees Al the trees are
hlied With the black knot, SO as to appear
as # flock of snail birds bad lighted on
the branches. Some years ago, | advised
the owners to cut of the knots So soon az
they appeared, aud TO leave them to the
course OF nature. The second aud third
set OF their trees are now "a the condition
have Described, while my trees are free of
knots. ! have always looked for knots when
"a lhe garden, aud When one appears cut
u of at any season, whether 1t was loaded
with fran or not, The trees soon put out
other sAois, which ilcd ont The place oil
the Limb cut Off, aud ny trees are IN full
s,ze, as If no linib bad been cut of, and
there is NOS a knot t6 be seen ou heln. -
From this treatment, ! am ei opinion, that
u knot be suffered 20 rcualn on a limb,
the disease soou spreads, Ike a canKer, and
hislhe whole Tree, AS II has the trees of my
neighbors IL is misconccptIon, that
When tree is SET, It does not require furth-
or ttoatment.-- Thomiinson.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-08-26


0$sThe Nashville Tenn Bauaer says that
Gen. Pierce, when IN Congress voted against
giving pensions to the old Revolutionary soldiers,
and against pensions to the widows Of Revolu-
tionary soldiers, and aginst giving pensions to
the old frontier Indian fighters, who fought in
the Revolutionary war, and subsequent to the
treaty of Greenvllle. The Banner gives the day
and date when the votes were taken.
An Englshman abroad" writes in the July
number Of Blackwood's Magazine some specula-
tons upon the political and general prospects OF
the United States. lie mentions the Tariff as
one of the questions that will enter more or less
into every political combinaton; and says that
manufacturers Of America cannot erisf, under
competition with England, without higher Ia
rH'
bELIoRArIos OF SLAvlRY. The Southern
Press published an article recently, TecOmn end
ing laws prohibiting the separation OF slave fam
lies. The Press also recommended that mar
riages should be encouraged among the slaves.
-Pror,dence Journal.
These would certainly be great practical re
forms A few years ago an effort was made in
Tennessee TO pass law TO prevent not only the
separation Of slave families, bot also TO prevent
slaves from being sold to be taken out Of the
State. y.
The Jackson Miss Star hoist the Pierce and
King Tag at first but now hsuls j, down.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-08-26

In the course Of long communica-
lion, written for the Cultlvalor, on the
superiority of Vermont horses, we find
the folding;
The reason why so many good horses
are annually seat 10 market from Yer
mont, is louad in the fact that stations
are treated Us common farm horses, ex-
cep, during the season for mares. Their
muscular system is fully developed By
work, no, merely exercise, but hard
work, during fall and winter. and the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-08-26

STAErINeIN THr WoRLo. Many an un.
wise parent abors hard aud lives eparing
sll his iIie for lie purpose of leaving enough
TO give has children start IN the world as
II Is called. Setting young man alloa, BY
money let him by hls relatives Is ike put
tug bladiers under the arms Of one who
cannot SWIM ten chances to enc he Will
lose his bladders aud 20 to the bottom. -
Teach him To swim aud he sill never need
the bladdefs. See 10 j, that his morals arc
pure, his mud cultivated, aud his whole
nature made subsersient to the laws which
govern man. aud you have gwen him what
vail be of more value than the wealth Of
the Indies. lou Will have givcn hun a start
which no misfortune eau deprive him OF -
The earlier you teach him 10 depend upon
hls own resources the better.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-08-26
VOL. xLvI. NO. DO. WHOLE NO. 1898.

Try Is ample. and rrcee rule quite low. No
foreign demand exists; and Judging f,om
The unconinonly promising condition Of the
growing crops in England. Ireland and
France. none will probably cxis, The coming
season TIE finest brands Of hour now
command only IS IN tho Caiiiorhia marker
"a price, We appreheud, scarcely rcmone-
rative. A. Ch,li. from her position, com-
mauds this market, aud "a her gfain-grow-
ing capacities are represented 20 he bound
less, We appreheHd flour will no, role high
or ,ban s. or 50 per barrel IN California,
tor some tlme 90 come, Wills, prices may
reach a much lower figure, and s,ll afford
q far profit to tho Chiiau miller. IS o, il is
SAID, purchases wheat, deliverable at his
mill, at 30 OF 40 cents per bushel. Thus,
then, we shall have superintendent crop,
with no lofegu demand. What will be the
result ? A marked decline in prices.
Ia view ct tins state of things, We would
earnestly advise cur country friends to send
Their wheat TO market at the earhesi period.
Pieces are, II seems TO Us, bound TO sWnble
aud he that holds of lon-es, will fare the
worst Richmond Times
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-08-26
0bc iolom ano the Gor.
By =. ". WALTON.

lie ihli by tho plow would thrive
Himself must either HoLp OF prtrr."
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IA tut Ut Hau Int Iau'


Nnioro's ova sweet and cunning hand lsil "a,"
been arraycd IN light blue. or light green,
OF ~ transparent white bonner, with blue
or punk flowers On the side how different,
and how mach more agreeable, would have
been the impression on the spectator How
frequently, again, do We see the Dimensions
OF tall and eAbonpO'm Inquire magnIied
To almost Brobdlgnsgian proportions 10y a
white dress, or small woman reduced to
Lllllputian size by black Dress Now, as
the optical effect OF white is 10 enlarge OBJ
jects, aud that of black to diminish them,
II the large woman had been dressed IN
black, aud the small woman in white, the
apparent size Of each would have approach
cd the ORDINARY stature, and the former
would not have appeared giantess, or the
latter dwalf
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-08-26

1t has been objected 10 General Scott that he
is not an orator and cannot make good speech.
The New York Times, discussing this topic,
saws:
That General Scott stands with Wellington,
at the very head of living Generals, is granted
in Europe. and before his nomination was admit
ted by all Americans. Indeed, We believe that
party luminosity has not yet denied IT, IT, il. in adj
dition, should really turn ont that, nj times. he is
endowed with The most efficient oloononce. by
80 much Is he in advance Of most great motors in
the world, ~ the union of qualities but rarely co..
existing. 1t eloquence be not mere rhetorical
flourish, but efficient speech, at tie right time
and the night place, let us see how General Scott
stands the tost. At Chippewa, at critical mo-
nent Of great hazard, Scott delivers his speech
to his brave Eleventh: "Tho enemy saw that We,
are good at 'ong shot bnt cannot stand the
cold iron. call upon the Eleventh Instantly TO
give the lie to that SANDER! Charrew The
British army brook and fed, and the reputation
of American troops not only for unerring aim, but
for valor in the terrific bayonei charrc. was Sc,
tied forever. II this was not irus Eloquence,
on what page of Oratory can ii be found
Take another instance. AT Queenstown
Heights, where 300 Americans were contending
with 1900 British and lndmns and complete an
Initiation seemed inevitable, Scott mounted a
~ iitS tlpoils inc INilOWiOEs
"fhe enemy's balls begin 10 thin our ranks
His numbers are overwhelming. In a moment
the shock must come, and there is no reirest--
v c are IN the beginning Of a national war.
Huli's surrender Is TO be redeemed. Let us then
die with arms IN hand Our country demands the
sacrifice The example will not be lost. The
bl cd Of the slam will make heroes Of the living.
Those who follow will avenge ON fall and their
country's wrongs. Who dare y stand y and
the gallant audience shout, unanimously, "All ~
Search the speeches Of Pcrcies, Demosthenes
Cicero Pitt Fox, and all the heroes Of the tongue
for speech OF equal compression aud pow
er. We know Of no speech Of ihe same length,
so freighted with meaning. Every sentence is a
battery. The whole subject Is covered, and all
appropriate considerations presebted to encour-
age and animate the little band that stood before
hun. II this IS not eloquenco, strike the word
from our vocabulary.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-08-26

CoLoEs ~ LADIES DREssus. --Inoon-
grnHy may be frequently observed in the
adoption Of colors without reference TO their
accordance with the complexion or stature
OF the wearcr. We continually see a light
blue bonnet and flowers surrounding a sal
low couulenancc, or pink opposed to one
ol glowing red; pale complexion asso.
ciA,ed w1sh canary nr iemon yellow, oI one
Of delicate red aud white rendered almost
culorless by lie vicinity Of deep red. Now
II the lady of the sallow complexion had
worn d transparent white bonner; or It the
lady with the glowing red complexion had
lowered It by means Of bonner OF a deep.
e. red color; II tie pale lady had improved
she cada,erous hue Of her countenance by
surrounding It wash pale green, which by
contrast, would have suGused II with de-
licaie pax hue; or had the face
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-19
G.. 3. ALBEE

HAS again returned from the City with the lar
Il l. gest and
Best selected Stock Of Goods. ever brought into
this market; comprising nearly every style and
grade to be found i'm the city. Among them are
some entirely neD styles of Dress Goods-very rich
and handsome; all of which have been purchased
ut the very lowest cash price and will be sold accor-
dinghy. My motto is the nimble sirpence conse-
quently can and wU sell lower than any other store
in town. My reasons are obvious, when the SIR
pence is made, it has not got to be divided twO OF,
three times among my partners, Gas | have none)
therefore mean what say, and especially invite
all to an examination of my goods and prices be-
fore purchasing elsewhere, and will prove the
above statements correct. I16.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-19
To the Public---New Boot and Shoe Store

III MERRILL respectfully informs the nhabit-
liz ants of Grand Haven and its vicinity, that
having withdrawn from the firm of Hatch & Mer-
rill of Grand Rapids, of which lately he was a
partner has located himself in this place. He is
now prepared to offer to the public generally Boots
and Shoes of the best quality, and made in the
most fashionable and solid style. His stock of
leather, sole and upper lasts, &C.. being entirely
new and selected with care, by himself; and as he
is provided with workmen on whom he can rely,
he feels confident that gentlemen and ladies pro-
viding themselves with boots and shoes at his es-
Enlistment will be fully satisfied. Shop lately
occupied by VIM. Oriel one door below the Wash
nigton House, Washington street. 16tf.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-19
Daguerrean.

MESSRS PROCTOR & BUELL. of the Nation.
1Nl al Skylight Gallery of Grand Rapids. over
Williams Hardware Store, would respectfully in.
vite the citizens of Grand Haven and vicinity. 70
call and examine specimens Of the art, which for
clearness of outline, dstnctness of features and
elegance OF expression arc not surpassed. Pic.
lures put up in Pins, Bracelets or Lockets, and in
cases frames of every variety of style. TO suit
the most fastidous.
Messrs Z. & b. have taken rooms at the New
School-housc in this place, where they will remain
Tor TWO weeks. Those wishing pictures of them
call and examine for themselves.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-19

TNSURANCE-Th undcrsignedis agent for the
Il HARTFORD AETNA and PROTECTION INsU-
RANCE COMPANIES. The companies are possess
ed of large surplus capital. reserved solely to
meet losses, and by their fair honorable and
prompt payment of all damages for which they
have been liable, and their well tested ability, have
placed themselves at the very head of all Insurance
Companies. Each of them recently paid to the
citizens of ST. Louis one hundred and forty thou
sand dollars without requiring them to wait the
sixty days to which their rules entitlc them These
Companies levy no assessments upon the insured.
He Is also, agent for the TRENTON INSURANCE
Co, which divides its profits among the insured.
This is new company and is doing heavy bust
ness. The undersigned Is also, agent for the New
among the most able and safe institutions of the
kind I'm the world. F. III. Cunning
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-19
aa $500
A CARD.

TNHE undersigned has taken the well known
/ Washington House, in the village Of Grand Ila-
ven for q time, where he will receive and cater for
all of his old customers, and as many new ones as
may feel disposed to call upon him, with the aid
and assistance of JAMES Z. SCoTT. who will be ev-
err ready as well as the undersigned, to wait upon,
and if possible to give satisfaction to all that may
favor this House with call.
An addition has been made to the stabing of this
establishment sufficient for all travelling custom
that may want that kind of accommodation. Du-
ring the present Administration of the General
Government. this House and its appurtenanccs will
be found at all times well supplied with everything
needed for the comfort of man or beast.
T4tfl HENRY PENNoYER-
Grand Haven, July "a, 1851.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-19

T EATHER and Findings shall keep constantly
IL on hand at my store, leather of most descrip-
TONS such as harness. upper and sole leather, calf
kip and sheep skins, belt and string leather also
shoe pegs of all sizes, shoe nails shoe thread spar
ables &C.. which will sell cheap for cash. All in
want of such are requested to call and sec before
purchasing elsewhere. G.. b. ALBEE.