Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-12-16

from an NiIneT uDllIallOuS, IL Is WISE 10 Keep
the Sabbath More work can be obtained
from both men and animals by its observ-
ance than where the whole seven days are
unlnterruptedy devoted to labor"
We select a few of the incidents of the
journey
DUTCHMAN EN- ROUTE
" We passed also an old Dutchmau, with
an immense wagon, drawn 10y SIN yokes of
cattle, and loaded with household furniture.
Behind followed covered cart, containing
his wife, driving herself, and a host of ba-
bles--the whole bound to the land of prom
Use, of the distance to which, however, they
seemed to have not the most remote idea
To the tail OF the cart was attached a large
chicken-coop full OF fowls, two mich COWS
followed, and next came an cd mafa, UPON
the back Of which was perched a little
brown-iaced, bare-footed girl, not more than
seven years old, while small sucking colt
bought up the rear. We had occasion to
see this old gentleman and his caravan fre-
queutly afterwards, as we passed aud re-
passed each other, from time to time, on
The road. The last we saw of him was on
the Sweetwater, engaged in saving his
wagon into two carts, and in dsposlng of
every thing he could sell or give away to
tighten his load.
HAPPY FAMILY ON THE PRAIRIE.
1--WE passed today through large vii
lage or settlement Of tie prairie dog, (Arc-
tomgs MdouicidnG,) extending in length
not less than half mile. These little AMI
mails are very shy, and at the least approach
of stranger. HE themselves with all speed
TO their holes, leaving only their heads visi-
bic Just above the surface Of the ground,
where, so long as the alarm lasts, they keep
up a continual barking The note some
what resembles the bark OF a small puppy,
but is nevertheless so peculiar as to be IN
slanily recognised ever afterwards by any
one who has once distinctly heard it. They
are very hard 10 get, as they are never
found far from their holes; and when shot
Immediately fall into them, where they are
generally guarded by ratiesnake-the
usual sharer Of their subterranean retreat.
Several were shot by US in this situation,
but when the hand was about to be thrust
INTO the hole to draw them out, the omlnous
rattle Of this dreaded reptile would be IN
stantly heard, warning the intruder OF the
danger he was about to incur A little
white burrowlng owl ISL yr canieularia)
is frequently found taking up his abode in
the same dumicil; and this strange associ-
alton Of reptile, bird, and beast, seem to
live together in perfect harmony and peace
| have never personally seen the owl thus
housed, but have been assured Of the fact
from so many, so various, and so credible
sources, that | cannot doubt it. The whrr
ofthe raitlesnake | have heard frequently
when the attempt was made To inv abe these
boIs.S, Ga1 eas zsen az lcag,A hcaarle AFRAID
to approach them for this purpose"
GAME BEEF AND AN INDIANS APPETITE.
The flesh Of "a fat butiilo-cow Is per-
haps the best beef that can be eaien Who'll.
w free from the rank flavor that marks the
fat of the male, it is at once Juicy, tender,
nutritious, aud very digestble added to
which It has game flavor, which renders
it FAR superior to the very best beef of the
State. 1t mas, in fact, be not improperly
dcnomnated game bcef
"Thls was the first time that any of my
mess had partaken of that famous dish, the
hump and the quantity disposed of was
the best proof of the intense relish with
which It was enjoyed. This and the tongue,
tender-oin. bass, and marrow-bones, are
and where the animals are plenty, no other
parts are taken, the residue beng left on
the ground for the wolves. Some idea may
be formed of the grea, dIgestlblliiy of this
species of food as well as of the enormous
quantities devoured at single meal, from
the fact that the regular daily allowance or
ration for one employee IN the Fur Compa-
nys service is eight pounds, the whole OF
which is often consumed. 1t Is true, how
ever. that an old mounlaineer seldom eats
any thing else. If he can get cup of
strong coffee, with plenty Of sugar, with as
much buialo.meat as he can deyour, he is
perfectly happy and content, never feeling
the want either of bread or vegetables.
Subsequently meeting with an Indian
emcampment of Sioux "lhe whole band
halted about ten O'Clock on the bank Of the
river, but several of the old men and the
chief of the village continued with us until
our noon halt. | invited the latter to lunch
with us, which he did to his entire salts
faction, devouriug as much meat as the
whole mess beside; and afterwards espied
him seated at one of the messes ofthe men,
as earnestly engaged in laying in an addl-
lonal supply as if he had moi eaten for a
week, The Indian, IN TACT, RON bis wan
dering habits aud uncertain mode of exist
encc, acquires the faculty ei laying in,
when opportunity offers itself, a store of
food against the fast that may follow, thus
approxlmaling the instincts Of the other
wild denzens of the forest"
MAINE COFFIN oUTDoNR.
4" / witnessed at the Pacific Springs an
instance of no little ingenuity on the part
of some emigrant. Immediately alongside
the road was what purpoTted to be grave,
prepared with more than usual care, having
headboard on hich was painted the name
and age of the deceased the time of his
death, and the part of the country from
which he came. | afterwards ascertained
that this was only ruse TO conceal the fact
that the grave, instead of containing the
mortal remains of human being, had been
made safe receptacle for divers casks OF
brandy, which the owner could carry no
further. tie afterwards sold his liquor TO
some traders, further on, who, by his de-
scription of its locality, found II without
difficulty"
PARTY or INDIAN WOMEN.
"The valley of Ogden's Creek, or Og-
denis Hole, (as places of this kind, IN the
I no,nancIatn nf the conntrv are called