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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-24

VALUE OF FARMS IN DIFFERENT STATES
The late census shows the aggregate cash val
ue of all the farms in the several States. Dis
trlbuting this aggregate according to the white
population of each State, we find the follow
ing result New Jersey is the highest. The
aggregage cash value of the farms in that
State is $l2O,237,51 the population is 4S9.-
800, which gives for each inhabitant $245, go.
The next of all the States is Vermont, in
which the cash value Of the farms is equal to
SOL for each inhabitaut. Connecticut is
next on the list, and nearly equal to Vermont,
being $l96,4l. Massachusetts is far below
either Vermont or Connecticut. Her popua-
ton is 994,5l4; the aggregate value Of her
farms is $l09,076,347, which is equal to only
Sl09,77 to each person. To be equal per
inhabitant to the ratio of Vermont, Massa.
chusetts should have an aggregate value of
farms of $199, 1897 ,314--a difference of more
than $9O,OO0,000; and to be equal per in
habltant to Connecticut she should have val.
nc of farms Of $l97 ,272, 494-a difference
exceeding $SS,O00,OOO. The average in
Ohio, without fractions Of dollar, is $l8l
70 each innabitant ID New York sI79: n
Pennsylvania $l72; in Virginia $l52 Ii
Illinois and other Western States, although
the aggregate intrinsic value is far greater
the cash value is far less. BY referring t,
the compendium of the census any one ca,
lind the materials for the same calculations
TO all the States.--NationaI Inteltiesncs,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-24

refreshments as the larder of the vessels at
that time offered.
Then the two shippers sat down to the Ia
BILE and after pledging each other in friendly
glas Of wine, entered into animated but gen.
eral conversation, in the course of which the
English animadverted at considerable length
and with much warmth, upon the proceedings
of certain privateersman commanded by one
Townsend, who, he solennly avered was a
regular Yankee devil.
At this point of proceedings Capt. 7. gave
tba wink to his seward pro tenn, who in a
CT; Intestine manner handed him couple Of
pistols, one of which he instantly presented
at the English Captain saying as he did SO -
Sir, you are my prisoner. am that Yam.
kee devil 7. about whom you have been SC
freely speaking.
Choose now whether you will have your
brains bowed out or surrender your ship"
Seeing in moment that all resistance
would be utterly useless, the EDglishmar
said
Il surrender" Then he gave orders to hi
Sd Lieutenant, who had charge of his boat, t.
return to his vessel and haul down the colors
which was Immediately done.
A prize crew was then put on board ant
the prisoners were transferred to the Macedo
MIA. and the result was that one Of the riches
prizes taken during the war arrived safely ii
the United States.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-24

AN APOLOGY. Thomas Francis Megar
apologized for making such speech as he did
on the celebration Of the birth of St. Patrick,
in tho following language: l have to pray
the forgiveness Of the Friendly Sons of st.
Patrick for speech which, from the tumble
it is of geography and Scripture, Sclavonic
history and Venetian tragedy, may perhaps
remind them Of the schoolmaster's advertise
ment on the chapel door of Findramore, in
which Mr.. Matthew Kavanagh, according to
Carleton, begs to inform the inhabitants Of
the above vicinity, that he will lecture on the
following branches of education, namely =
reading and writing, astrology, austerity, fux-
ions and maps, physc and metaphysics, geolo-
gy, glorifeation, Cornelius Agrippa, aud chol-
era morbus.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-24

PRETTY Coon FOR PAr.-The other day the
conductor of train on our railroad discover
ed an Irishman in a Car soon after starting
from Rome, and demanded his fare. Pat de-
clared he had no money. The conductor,
after lecturing him, told him to leave at the
FIRST stopping place, not far distant. Accord
ingly Pat was one of the first to get off at
the next station. But judge of the conduc-
tors surprise and wrath to find him aboard
when fairly on the way. odd not tell you
to get off," "And sure l did" "Why
then, are you here again 2" "And sure did
you not say " all aboord"' This was toe
much for the worthy conductor, and notwlth
standing the decree against dead heads" he
was allowed to pass lVatcrtoon .Scntintl
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-24
AqrifultnraI.
LESSON TAUGHT
BY THE DROUGHT OF 1850.

Now, perhaps, is as proper time as any, to
gather up and repeat some of the admonitions
given us by the terrible drought of last year.
Ohio is poorer to-day, by millions of dollars,
than she would have been, had the crop Of
1854 been as great as usual. 1t is well then
that her farmers should draw as much instruc.
ton as possible from the stroke that has fallen
SO heavily on them. Indeed, if all of them
are Needed, the loss may in time be made W
by the wisdom it has impaired.
Much of the benefit to be derived from tn,
following suggestion may be lost, because
several years may pass before another dry
season occurs. Yet many persons will hee(
them and find it money in their pockets t.
do SO.
l. In dry weather, be care FIJI about setting
fires at all out Of doors. Careless farmers
hunters, smokers, sportsmen, ..ssrailroad men
and persons engaged in clearing land hav
Willingly or unwittingly set fires, which, whel
the whole country was finder box, hay
melted thousands Of dollars worth Of proper
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-24
AN UNFORTUNATE WIDOW.

Sol. Smith relates the following odd occur
renee during his peregrinations in Georgia -
Between Caleba Swamp and Line, Greek,
in the Nation We saw considerable crowd
gathered near a drinking house, most of them
seated and smoking. 1t was Sunday, and
there had been quarter race for gallon of
whiskey. The first thing I noticed on alight-
| ing, was the singular position of one of the
horses of the party.
He was kneeling down and standing on
his hinder feet, his head wedged in between
the ends of two logs Of the grocery, and he
was stone dead, having evidently run directly
against the building at full speed, causing the
house partially to fall. About five PAGES from
the horse lay the rider, quite senseless, with
cash in his throat that might have let out a
thousand lives. As l said. most of the crowd
were seated and smoking.
What is all this q I cnquired, what is
the matter here?
Matters' after while In a drawling voice,
giving good spit, and refilling his mouth
with new cud. Matter enough there's
been quarter race
But how came this man and horse killed 2
| asked.
Well answered the chewing and splitting
gentleman, the man was considerably in
liquor l reckon, and he run his horse chuck
against the house, and that's the whole on it ,
Has doctor been sent for I? inquired one
of our party.
j reckon there amt much use Of doctors
here replied another of the crowd. Burnt
brandy couldn't save either of 'em, man or
hoss.'
Has this man a wife and children? in.
quired I.
No children that knows on answered a
female, who was sitting on the ground short
distance from the dead man, smoking compos.
eddy.
He has wife then! I remarked
What will be her feelings when she learns
the falal termination Of this most unfortunate
race
Yes sighed the female,-'i it was an un
fortunate race. Poor man, he lost the whis
key
DO you happen to know his wife ?-ha.
she been informed Of the untimely death o
her husband, were my next inquiries.
DO kno,o her +! Has she been informed
of his death said the woman. We'll, reckon
you amt acquainted about these parts.
am the unfortunate wilder
You, Madame? Yon, the wife of thi
man who has been so untimely cut off = l ex
claimed in establishment.
Yes, and what about it 2 said she. I'm
timely cut oft p? His throat is cut, that's al
by that 'tarnal sharp end ola log; and as 70
its being nntimeIy, don't know but it's a
well now as any time-Hc yarn't of muc
account no how!'
She resumed her smoking and we resumes
our journey"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-24

CURE FOR SPAWN, &c.-Take corrosive
sublimate one tablespoonful, and quicksilver
the size of bean, and add as much lard as
will form paste mix it well; this will take al
off the bone spawn, ringbone and splint. The
mode of applying it is as follows Shave the
hair clean, then take muslin, four inches wlde'
fasten the end around the pastern joint then
wrap the bandage round the leg, wrapping it
SO that it cannot settle; wrap it up close to
the lump then wrap the bandage over it and
round above the knee; fasten it we'll let it
stay on four or FIVE days; then look whether
it has get sore press with your thumb against
it to see if it is sore if not sore put on the
rest Of your paste; look at it in two days
after, and SO on till it comes off. Sometimes
it comes of with the skin, otherwise the paste
must be put on the bone; when off dust the
wound full of pulvcrized white lead
N. B. 1t takes from six to ten days to
cure the wound after the bone is off. When
off the horse is free from lameness-Ib.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-24

THE POTAToE CROP,

Ihh EOAAAOE CkkOFs
S1R:-As the time draws nigh for planting
this valuable article-rendered doubly SO by
Railroad communication with cities-it may
not be- thought superAuous to speak of the
best method of promoting this crop, notwith-
stand the diversity of opinion that exists.
Some prefer large, and some small potatoes,
for planting. But the small ones not only
reach over more ground, but they are said to
produce as large yield, as to size and ad-
measurement and, if so, it is not difficult
to see on which side the advantage lies Some
prefer early, and some late planting. My
slight observation, goes to sustain the former.
And this is derived, from observing those
which, through careless digging, lay in the
ground through winter ready to start early.
These have out done all others-and partially
over-run succeeding crop of corn--claiming
precedence and finding their claim allowed I;
and from early maturity, escaped the rust
and diseases so prominent, four years since.
This accidental crop far exceeded in size, in
quantity and quality, any grown on the prem.
Uses at the time. From these and the like.
it has been inferred, by some of our public
prints, that the great pauacea Of the West
for raising sound crop, warranted, fol
the receipt of one dollar-is nothing more
or loss than early planting, soon as the frost
is out &c. And this experience may deter
mine--while swamp muck, think, will out
do all others, when put in the hill--the pota
toe lying under the same. And this in poin
Of economy, is great saving, as there i.
much land laying in half-productive state
for want thereof.
D 1t is common idea, / believe, that nj
. more land should be broke, than can be file,
7 with manure, and, if SO, accumulation of i
is essential--which all admit--aud too fey
D practice. And, after all is accumulated tina
can be, still much land remains unreclaimed
? And l know Of no way to reach it, in on OF
J, binary course-and hence an extraordinar
|, one, may not be thought mispaced--and 70
g this l have preceduet; much of our bes
n tillage land Ito use common phrase,) is swar
Q bound-and hence yields light return of hay
> And yet it contains in itself, elements Of fel
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-24
EXPLOIT OF A MAN.

A writer in the Salem Evening Journal is
given some interesting facts in relation to the
marine of Salem in years gone by. Among
other things he gives the following account Of
an exploit of one of the Salem privateersmen
in 1914.
December 9Th, the Macedonia, Capt. Penn
Townsend, arrived with prize goods and 20
prisoners. The way in which the Captain
came at, and captured one of his prizes is
fully calculated in the following anecdote, the
substance of which, the writer had from his
own lips
1t appears that just after he left the West
ern Island, where he had stopped to recruit
and while he was cruising between those Is
lands and Tristan de Acunba sail was dis
covered on his lee bow, towards which he i'm
mediately kept away.
Whilst running slow down, with light
breeze, the lookout-man at the mast head was
hailed from the quarter deck, as follows:-
Mast head, there
Sir
DO you see that sail now?'
'Ay ay Sir
She looks very large sir. Guess she's
either frigate or Indiman.'
On hearing this Capt. T., took his glass
and went aloft to satisfy himself in regard to
both his enemy's strength and calibre. After
doing SO, he came down from aloft, luffed his
vessel up in the wind, sent all of his men, with
the exception of nine OR ten, below, hoisted
Dutch colors and kept off again before the
wind. Disgusting himself 80 as to appear as
much as possible like Dutch skipper, and
having transformed such of his men as re.
NAMED on deck into very respectable Dutch
sailors, Capt. T., ran boldly down across tn,
enemy's stern, and comming to under her lie,
quarter, was hailed as follows -
Ship ahoy!'
What ship is that
The name Of some Dutch vessel with whicl
the Captain was well acquainted, but whic
we have forgotten, was given in reply, an
then Capt. T. in broken English inquired
'Vot ship is dat 2
In reply to this, tho name Of noted II
daman was given, with the following add
ton -
I'VE are last from Barbary, bound to Lol
don, and short of provisions can't you SUI
yly USE
In answer to this Capt. 7. replied in sui
stance. that if the Capt. Of the Indiana
would favor him with visit he would S,
what he could do about it, and short tin
afterwards he had the satisfaction of seeing
boat along side of his vessel with the Engli'
Captain in full uniform, who immediatel
came on board
With the utmost politeness and civility
manner Capt. T. invited the strangers into
cabin, as was customary in those days, to tai
glass of wine.
The invitation was of course immediate
accepted, and the Captains went below, whe
the first officer of the Macedonia, as had be
previously arranged acted the part of stcwa
by placing upon the table wine and such 9th
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-24
- o etrp.
For the Green Mountain Freeman.
TO MY FRIEND KARL.

TO MY FRIEND KARL.
Friend Karl Keru, what now will you do;
For Linda May has the vantage Of you
She has left her place of residence dark,
While yours she knows-the cunning lark
So you're in pickle, of course you know;
But don't give it up, oh no-notso;
GA bird in the hand Is worth two in the tree"
Quite an ancient proverb know to be,
But yet with skiful fOwlcr's Skill
bird in the tree--with charming quill,
ESPECIALLY when tits feather that rhymes,
Which kind don't often turn up in these times0
Is a prize to be priced and shouldn't be lost,
By you, Arthur B., whatever the cost,
know your poetical oaliber well,
Chat is, as well as any friend may
From the phase of your morn-your rising dayD
But this 1t wouldn't behoove me to tell
For as to that matter, trust that you
Will I" do it up brown" dear brother Keru.
So to change the figure, I'll just advise,
The following course, to secure the prize
Max eady you lines on paper white;
With rhythmca skill adjust the hooks right
And place on bats which any fish might,
However SO dainty, with eagerness bite;
And then launch forth, friend Karl Keru,
With dauntess heart, in your paper canoe.
And scatter your lines in the beautiful sea-.
Where sport the daughters Of poetry;
And, believe me now, it wouldn't be strange
If in course of this your fishing range,
land that perchance in little while0
You should catch not only the beautiful isle,
Which Linda said was her dwelling place,
But the maiden herself whois doubtless a GRACE.
Nay It'll, 1855. QUrNrUs H
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-24

tilization. The heavy sword, being inverted
by the plow, forms nutritious turf at the
root of vegetation. This should be planted
and hoed one year-with such appliances by
way of manure, as the farm atfords-but IN
no case plow for second crop, for therein
the impoverishing process commences. Lei e
the Harrow and the Cultivator pass over 1t
until it be in first rate order for restocking to
grass-say with crop Of rye, or wheat as
being preferable to oats, which would out
shade and out-do your grass seed-a plentiful
shower of wheat, should not be Withheld
Should this course be pursued, we have yet tc
learn that Vermont soil, through deterlora
ton cannot retain her young men, nor yet hel
reputation for her fine cattle, sheep and
horses, and even of potatoes, in market, above
those in other respect her equals. j. L.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-24

A KNorTY PRoBLEM.-The Chinese are
said to have labored for centuries under great
embarrassment, from not knowing how to
make barrel. They could without any diff
gculty make the slaves, set them up, and hoop
them in; and, indeed, with the help OF a man
inside, they could put the second head in; but
how to get the man out after the barrel was
headed-that was the question.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-24
LAND WARRANTS

SECURED ron SOLDIERS AND sEAMEN.
Under the of 1885 who in actual service four
teen days under State or U. s. Ofcers in the War II
1879, Florida War; or War with Mexico and for their wild
ows and children, now Minors unless 100 Warrants
have already been obianed and where warrants less
than l60 have been obtained, will be se
cured sufficient to make a that amount appearance in
person or by letter to HoRATiO WOODMAN 26 Ratlrod
Court Square, Boston, who pays cash for the
Warrants. -
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-24
Dartetp.
May It'll, 1855

HIBERNIAN.-An Irishman on being asked
to grease the wagon, returned in about an
hour afterwards and said" I've graiz'd livery
part Of the wagon, inside and out, yer honor,
but, by the blue hair O. Moses wig, | can't
get at the sticks the wheels hang on, sure"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-24
BOSTON CARDS.
April, 1855
To Country Merchants {!

TO Country MERCHANTS!
The Undersigned, Merchants, Manufacturers,
Importers and Wholesale Dealers, are now pre-
pared with Full Stocks of all goods in their re-
spective departments, peculiarly suited to the
wants of Country Dealers.
The large and varied assortment which the
Boston market affords to purchasers, presents a
superior opportunity for choice selection.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-24
V. B. PALMER,
American Newspaper Agent.

scoilay's Building, Coult ST., Boston.
RrTo Public Institutions, Reading Rooms, Clubs, &C.,
as well TO individuals, this Agency presents
nent and safe means Of subscribing for advertising in
any number of the best Newspapers Of the country Re,
mtances may senl by mail, with the that
all ORDERS viii be faithfully attended 70.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-24
DEFINES
COMPOUND PITCH L0ZENGE,

TeIIeVe and cure
]. Colds. 4. Pains i'm side g. Back,
2. Coughs, 5. HabituaI Costiveness,
8. Asthma, 4. WhOoping cough.
ndif lungs enough are left to sustain life CoNsuMPrIoN
For Asthma Read This!
SPRISGFiELp, October 10, 1851.
Mn. DEvINEs-Dear Sir: No one rho has moi IL the NJ.
selves stood their friends ac ed with the As
ma, conceive Of lis distressing effects II has besI
my lot to witness 1t for years In my mother We have
tried for her every remedy which notice. bu
to no lasting boueft, until wetred your Lozenge sincs
which she has been wholly e. fronats much dreades
and painful return. Money bears no comparison to III,
comfort Of health she is enjoying Ian fail
express graudeto you for sending the medicine
u.s. We can but hopethat it will reach evory afflicted
with the like disease.
Gratefully, remain yours, DANIEL HITCHCOCK.
| s. p Redfed, Fred e. Smith, Agent, Montpelier i;
| E. Smith, Mortified.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-24
CALIFORNIA STEAMERS
Carrying the U. 8. Mails.
eth and On Il IF eaoh month

Through Tickets, including Transit Of the
Isthmus.
ID order he Postmaster General the United State
ID Mail Steamers hereafter be fIom
New York to Asppwa. on the 5thand Goth each month
he days ailing VIII be postponed
day.
Arrangements have now been completed so tina he
regular s. Pacific Mail Steamer III leave Panama for
San Francisco, immediate! onarriva of the Atlantic mails
and passengers thus by the mai inc
asURE and SHORTpassage witbou, an, detention on
the Islhmus.
Passengers are landed at the Railroad Depot Aspin
wall, FREE OF ExPENsE The Raroad being completed,
and cars running through to Panama, four hours only
| required for crossin g the Istbmus.
Tickets must be sgnsd by of the Company's Agents,
before they will be recognized by the Agent at Panama
and Tickets thus signed be obtained of the only au
thorized Agent tor the Pacific Mail Steam Ship Company
| n this City. ia BARTLETT. Agent,
| No. I6 Broad Street.
| Boston. July 25tb, 1854. 32yl
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-24
Marble Manufacturer,
w. HYLAND,
fremont street. (near Railroad Bridge,) boston.
Deafness Cured, however Caused,

TESTIMoNY.-MR. EDITon :--Seeing an adverfiseme Mt
that the deaf might be relieved by applying to Dr.
MAN. was induced 10 leave home and test the Doctors
Skill was so deaf that unable To hear Ordinary
conversation. To my astonishment twenty minutes my
health was perfectly restored recommend all deaf per-
sons to try the Doctors new method of cure.
FRANCIS RICHARDSON, OF Stoug hton.
Office 304 Washington street. Entrance first
door Suffolk Place. Boston, Letters post paid attended
TO- Remedies and apparatus sent by Express.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-24

At this time there is na town village In the United
States but in which he found less wonderful
cures by the Of Schenck's Pumonc Syrup
DR. Schenck is the inventor of the celebrated
eter fT examining and detected all diseases Of the uncs
Heart, &c.
WHOLESALE AGENTS.
Philadelphia Gilbert, Wentz & Co., III N. Third
trcet.
New Yoke. v. CLIcKNER l. Co., 81 Barclay
Boston.--Re iding & Co., No. 8 State Street.
And every respectable Druggist throughout the Uni ted
States. Fred E. Smith. lAgent, Montpelier