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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-05-08
From Central America

The news from Central America has been
very conflicting and but little definite infor-
nation can be gained of Walkers prospects.
The following was telegraphed from New
York
On the 9TH the Costa Ricans took possess
sion of Rivas, with 1000 men. On the 18th,
Walker, with 600 men, attacked them, after
fight of seventeen hours and a half, be was
obliged to abandon the city from want of am
munition. The loss of the Costa Ricans is
said to be 600 killed, and large number
wounded, while Walkers loss is set down at
between fifty and sixty killed, and about eigh-
wounded and missing.
Ell Mcaragusnse, Walkers organ, claims
it as glorious victory.
1t is said the Costa Ricans, on taking pos
session of Virgin Bay, fred discriminating
ly on every person they saw, killing eight or
ten American citizens in the employ Of the
Transit Company.
On the 10th, Lieut.. Green, with Is men,
had an encounter with about 20 Costa Ricans,
Is miles above the mouth of the Serapiaui,
killing q of them and dispensing the rest.
The American loss was only one killed and
two wounded
1t is reported that Gen. Walker intended
to attack the Costa Ricans at Virgin Bay,
about the 18th, having, at the latest dates,
1000 Americans and 1900 natives under his
command.
With the exception of few prominent
men in the former Legitimate party, the Mic
araguans acted with Walker, much to the
disappointment OF the Costa Ricans.
Honduras, San Salvador and Guatemala are
said to be in favor of peace, and will not in
wade Nicaragua. They received the com-
missioneas from Nicaragua in friendly spirit;
had discontinued the enlistment OF troops,
and disbanded some of their new leves.
An intercepted correspondence between the
British government and Costa Rica, in which
the former agreed to contribute 1000 stand
of arms to the latter, had coused geeat ex-
citemeut among the Americans. A number
Of MIME rifles were taken from The Costa
Ricans at Rvas, and several EngliShmen and
Frenchmen were observed in their army.
The British frigate Eurydice was the only
vessel at San Juan, and her boats were con-
stantly on duty, watching the movements of
the Americans
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-05-08
" GS(1pUs f1enlocr2CSy "

The once gallant sealer OF the Washing ton
County DcmocrAcy-tle Vermont Pairiot-is
striving hard, like the cutie fish, to make Il e
waters SO mnrky us to prevent an exposition oil
his mysterious goises OF o! giving the people a
chance 10 Discriminate between the true and
iaiSe teachings OF the present. political discuss
ions Afraid Of an open field and d lAir fight,
| he is modifying the wal +, and continually rails
ing smoke 10 blind the people. At one time
be is crying =" cid clothes, because reference
is made to his past deeds; at another, himself
exhumns the nimes and leeds OF the past, 10
prove the position OF the Pierce Democracy NJ on
the SAINT platform rs where stood Washington,
jefferson and Jackson. His editorials are filled
wit low bilingsgate, vile trash, and any bug
ahoo kicked up TO divert the attention from ii c
principles and purposes oI this " bogus Dem,c-
racy."
That there Is a true Democracy among us, az
II as the false one which is stalking abroad
in the land, we shall loose no time in proving,
while that hidcous nien of Wickedless is con
tinaaly un,eiIins lis hydra head from the mass
Of rubbish Lnder which its opponents are en-
deayoring to conceal it. That the people may
see the darkness aud alsc premises which this
:" bogus Democracy are raising, we give place,
in another column to an article from the last
issue Of the Patriot. We wish It lead by every
Democrat whose data recurs from 1s49. and
take into consideration the fact that II, condue.
tor Of that sheet was foremost, las we shall
shortly show } in the demonstrations 81 1919 SO,
and was, during this honest resistance Of the
y .ope to the extension Of Slavery twice elected
to tho Senate. This begging OF the people TO
ny the current irh is fast forcing the trait
or to the preeipice, has 40 mark of sincerity
i upon its face. This "S,Ve or perish +" il
FROM she lips of one who at the feast of enjoy
ing all the confidence OF the people cried, " Is
it II" We see but one alternative for them
If hese bogus, Office holding Democrats would
again receive the confidence and support OF the
people, they must show sincere repentance
Far more in keeping would have been the con-
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-05-08
Chr tarnser.
Glover.

We should SOW plaster as early as April,
if possible, upon wheat, aud upon sprug grain
seeding, as soou as it fairly appeared above
ground.
The amount OF seed necessary Tor an acre
depends upon the character oil the soil, but
there seems no disposition us yet to seed too
heavily. Loamy sells need less than clayey,
and growth of the crop with which it is seed.
ed-@heather large or smal--has cons'dera-
bic influence. A peck to the acre is little
euough-sume use more, but many less. 1t
is poor economy 10 sow but half enough to
cover the suriaee-the pas urage aud hay are
Of much less value, and, the saving OF five
times that amount in the product.
Tlere are many varieties OF the clover
plant bat these most grown are the eommon
red, or northern clover, OF which VIC believe
there are two vareties-the large or pea
vine clover, and the medium, as it is called
prehaps from lying between that and the
southern or small variety. The medium kind
makes the best hay, and is equally valuable
as green manure.
We have already remarked upon the great
value Of clover for this latter purpose. Some
of the reasons why it is SO nay be thus
briefly stated. Clover take less from the
soil and more from the atmosphere, in pro-
portion to the feeding and manurng value OF
its product, thar most other plants. 1t has
numerous roots, long bulky stalks, and abdn-
dant leaves, each supplying vegetable matter
to the soil A uxuriau: growth of clover ls
an excellent preparation for any and every
crop. Its iar-spreading roots loosen aud deep
en- the soil, and bring to thoir support aud TO
to the surface the elements OF fertility beo"
the reach of most other crops. This, 'oc, Is
the reason why clover delights III deep,
fresh soil, and why, after su6soi pIou2hlnS
it is so certain to succeed iturQt Ntm
Ym&cr, March 49,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-05-08
Presidential .Auguries.

The following from the Indiana Courier en-
bodies in word the policy and prospects of
the Republicans in the coming campaign. The
facts spoken of by Mr.. Mace are the most prom
inent before the people; and, although only
touched upon by him, have been sufficiently dis
cussed for everybody to understand the true i'm
port of SO pertinent letter. The Courier says
The following letter from Hon, d. Mace, was
not intended for publication but we venture to
Law it before our readers for the information it
contains Of the feeling Of the republicans about
Washington, concerning the approaching polit
cal contest
Col, Fremont APPEARS to be the man selected,
by the knowing ones in Washington, as the
standard bearer Of the Republican party, and
the belief is generaly entertained that he will
be nominated by the Convention in Philadel-
l,hia. There is much unvarnished truth in
what MIR. Mace has to say on this su beet, and
the prospects OF the campaign, and he will,
therefore, pardon US for publishing bis letter.
House Of Representatives., A pril 20, 1856.
Dear Sir To look at things here one way the
cause of Republicanism seems gloomy-and thu
other way cheering. If the old liners harmon
ze ut CINCINNATI, (Which now seems impossible)
bring out good ticket, and our friends make
failure at Philadelphia, all Is lost for the pres
ent If, on the contrary, the old liners nom-
nate Pierce or Douglas, and we bring out a
new but true man, (Col. Fremont is that man,
we will sweep the country
Men of every shade Of anti slavery sentiment
can unite on Fremont without the charge of be
ing inconsistent. He has not participated in
any Of the troubles existing between the Know
Nothings per see and the republicans, per see.
All can go for him Again, all the Young
America of the county will 90 for him and
further, he is democrat. One of your sagacity
can readily see the points make, and appreciate
the bearings
The strong currents here all favor Fremont
decidedly. In our next election for State Off
GERS, aud members of Congress, on the heels of
the Presidential election, our success depends
Exclusively en- the strength of our Presidential
candidate. and not on the State or Congressional
ticket So sill must sec the full force OF having
the right man.
1t will never do to go into tho contest and be
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-05-08

REMEDY FOR G1GDLED TEGE5,-Messrs.
Editors: As it has been good winter f6l
mice to work at rut trees, Oh qccouni OF the
snow, wish 10 make known a remedy. In
March, 1855, as the STOW ives gon of, found
four OF my apple trees completely gird'ol by
the mice nearly foot from the ground. 1
took shovel and made mound Of dirt around
two Of them Last fall dug down and
found them we'll barkcd over One Of them
bore several apples; both are dopg well.
Tie other two are both dead They should
be sees to before they are seasoned. A. II.
FL. Berlin, Mich Counfry GmfAmm
Aprif17.
- We have stated that large number Of
valuabIetrees have been girdlcd, and ii vas
feared destroyed by Geld mice during the
past winter. Its said that these trees may
bs saved by mcerting into the balh above the
place girdied, the ends OF several twigs, and
placing the other ends OF These 4gigs in the
bark bo,ow the bare trunk. The sap thus
gains passage up into the upper bark, and
IN due process Of time new bank is formed
and covers the place girlIod. The eyperi-
ment has been tried at the city institutions
at South Boston, IN the past years and a
good crop OF apples obt ined in the lali from
a tree watch in the spring was completely
grdled, and TO all appearances ruined -i,Os-
ton Hcr0M.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-05-08
Union.

The Mortified Star makes some very sensible
remarks upon the "united effort F" of all par
ties, opposed to Slavery, in the coming cam
paign. 1t says
At no time in the history of our country,
have the lines of battebeen drawn so directly
between Slavery and Freedom, as at the pres
ent time. The question of human freedom,
which Of course involves the question of hui
man progress, and the perpetuity of our free
institutions is manifestly the paramount issue,
and upon this issue the coming contest is
predicated.
1t is not limited exclusively to American
Slavery proper, though this is unquestonably
the leading feature in the struggle, but the
matter of ecclesiastical domination and polit-
ical popery propagandlsm is, from the nature
Of the case, involved in the contest.
Between these two features Of antagonism
to republican liberty there is a natural afiini-
ty, and the influence they exert, though run
ming in different channel, is mutual and
fraterual. They are both hydra heads of the
same body, branches of the same Upds tree.
There are men who would build up parties
upon these separate questions, who 60 in for
distinctive Americanism, and others who ig-
more Americansm entirely. From these men
our cause has more to fear than from the
common enemy These questions cannot be
kept separate, without giving aid and comfort
to the foe, and dstracting and rendering prac.
ticaly imperative the most earnest efforts Of
the friends of freedom.
In view of the gigantic evils which threaten
to overwhelm US, we must come together like
a band of brothers. cease our mutual bicker.
ings, shake the fraternal hand, and unite
heartily in patriotic effort to redeem our
country from the disgrace which has come
upon it.
The democratic party, which has become the
champion of American slavery, and an apol.
ogist for popery expects thereby to triumph
1t is drawing around its black banner, the
slavery and the catholic influence. Shall net
the hosts of freedom then rally around the
standard of liberty? Shall not we lay aside
minor issues, and cordially unite to bring or.
der from chaos! So that there may arise a
great and triumphant party from the people
which like Minerva when she burst from the
head of Jupiter, shall be all armed for the
battle.
The question then which demands an i'm.
mediate solution is this, shall wc unite p
Our country demands united effort. Free
dom demands it. Religion demands it. Pos.
terity demands it.
We believe the best measure of mans pat
riotsm in this important crisis, is willingness
to yield minor notions for the general good.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-05-08
Kansas.

Trouble has broke out anew in this land OF
strife which threatens serious difficulty.
The St. Louis Democrat contains the fol-
lowing dispatches, confirming the telegraphic
report of the shooting Of Sheriff Jones, at
Lawrence, Kansas:
Laurence, April 23.-The U. s. troops
from Fort Leavenworth are in town, assisting
Sheriff Jones to make arrests. Hutchinson,
Warren, Lyman, Fuller, Hunt, and two others
have been arrested for refusing to act as Joness
posse on Sunday last, and to-pight are held
as prisoners, guarded by the troops, who are
camped here. Wood, Speer, Monroe, Dietzler
and Tappan were in town this morning, but
went visiting in the country when the troops
came in. No resistance has been made to-
day Houses have been searched, but Wood,
Speer and Go. have not been arrested. The
soldiers dislike the business they arc engaged
in. The Congressional Commission COM
menced their sessions this morning.
Laurence. April 26-2 A. NJ. Last night.
about IL o'clock, Sheriff Jones, while sitting
in "a tent with some soldiers, was shot by
some one outside who fred pistol, the ball
taking effect in the back, with groan, and
was taxed up and carried to room in the
Free State Hotel, where his wound was dress.
ed by DR.. Stringfellow. Jones is considered
in very critical position His spine has be-
come paralyzed. The Captain Of the Kick
apoo Rangers and Gen. Whiteield are in
town and with Jones tonight.
Wood, Scarf, Tappan, and others, receiving
information that their friends had been arrest
ed, came into the city, expecting to be taken
prisoners by the U. ). Dragons under COM
mand of Lient. Armstrong. Up to the pres
ent time they are. at liberty, but will doubt
less be arrested to-day, Lieut. Armstrong
brings letter from Col. Sumner, command
er of Fort Leavenworth to the Mayor of this
city, stating that he had received orders TO
send troops to assist in making arrests-that
he did not understand the merits of the case,
but hoped that law and order would be main
tanned by the citizens"
The investigating commission commenced
holding its session at Lawarnce on the morn
ing of the 23d inst
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-05-08

As we have before remarked, and as will he
seen by IA notice at the head Of this colunH the
annual meeting Of til" American Council will
be al this place on the 27th inst Their position
in our State politics has become matter Of fact,
although nothing WAS Gone at their last annual
meeting hut to ratiy ihe nomination OF the
Republican Convention i it their act in thus
voluntarily conecding their preferences for the
sake Of nniOH and harmooy, at once placed them
in position to commant the respect Of the Re
pubieans, and to assert their claim to the pri,i-
'ega OF the nomination TIE present year. The
members OF The American In,rt3 are true Anti.
Slavery men. and il, as we have ali reason. to
believe they will he, their selections for State
officers are inat'e from the ranks Of ,i4e old Anti
Slavery PARTY, we think the privilege Of making
the nominations should he granted them. We
hope, too, that their every action will he for the
harmony and union OF the friends of Freedom
Their platform Of principles is such az to way
rant hearty co operation With the Republicans
and all who oppose the existence and extension OF
Slavery and the growing foreign intdence upon
our Nation while their position, and the hume.
date meeting of the Council, prepares them to
take the lead in the coming campaign Tie
confidence wo huyoln its leading Ren-knowing
them to have proved their loyalty to the ANTI
Slavery cause by long and continued hattie
through times that tried men souls, leads us
to believe that their deliberations will he worthy
true patriots and honorable to Our State Govern
ment.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-05-08

CINCINNATI, MAY 2.-The Peoples Convent
ton assembled at indianapolis, yesterday, Col.
H l.. Lane presiding Judge Moreton was
nominated for Governor, and Conrad Baker for
Lieut.. Governor, by acclamalion. Speeches
were made by Col Lane of Kansas, Lieut..
Gov Ford OF Ohio, and Judge Moreton of In
diana.
Electors were nominated to the Philadelphia
convention. Resolutions were adopted without
dissent, sympaihsing with the people Of Kansas,
condemnlng the President for permitting the Dor.
der outrages, opposing the Introduction of any
Slave Safe urging resistance by all proper means
TO the formation of new Save States, favoring
the admission of Kansas as free State. con.
tending that the right of suffrage should accom-
pany, not precde Naturalization and advocating
The adoption of constitutional law t, suppress
The Convention was yery fully
attended
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-05-08
The Onion NJ ago.

A remedy for the onion magot is well
worth looking after. Last Spring we saw an
experiment tried which proved successIu'
that OF putting quantity Of unleached ash
es in the drills and planting the seed IN it.
AN. c., Pavilion House." Montpelier turn.
ishes the following to the New England Farm
DEAR SIR Il noticed in the Mew Eng
t0ad FGrmeT, u question, asking " what
could be done to get rid Of the onion maggot 2"
will give you my experience, Some lew
years since, should thnk the second or third
year Of the potato ro', my gardener came to
me and told me the onions were being eaten
up By the naggois at the roots said he had
put ashes al d also time on them, bat they
did 10 good. | Went TO the garden and found,
as he said, the roots full OF maggots. thea
examined Tie sound ones, aud fouud the joints
full Of fy-blo@s, quite a number in each
joint close to the main sto3k they were then
from six to eight inches high. | told the
gardener first to water the s'ants with tue
watering pct uuti quite wet, aud apother TO
sift the ashes thickly over them; he did SO,
and saved every ore that was left Standing
| never had better crop, and have coutinu-
cd to grow them on the same ground ever
since, and have never lost any.
| had bed OF top onions parallel with
the others-l found fly-hlows on them, and
also where they had hatched and gnawed
circle round just enough to leave white
MARI, but the onion tops werS too hard Tor
them to penetrate. [ then thought, as the
potatoes were rotting, [ wouid examine them.
found where tie vines where dccayeG, the
roots were full Of the same kbd ,of maggots,
aud where they we're hot decaycd, there we're
uumisakable marks where they had tried
without success, to gnaw into Inc heart oil
the vine.
| noticed that spring that there were vast
swarns Of slender black dies in the gane l.,
and have no doubt the blew the onions.
The currant bushes were also badly hand
led by them, OR soao other insect. 0Me OF
my neighbors soaked paper Of onion seeds
and !ound 40 live maggots on the top Of the
water, very small, bnt discerni6le with the
naked eye.
Can you, Or any Of your correspondents
tell Of any method to destroy the inch worm,
green and black, that eats Up all the foliage
of the cuirant bushes? They have eaten oars
two seaso Is ; the second season the bushes
died. there are myriads Of them.
Also cure for mildow on grape vines.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-05-08

CoNvENTIoNs.-We have u good number of
Calls for Conventions now pending--in State
and Nation. The Pierce Convention meets at
Cincinnati June 2nd the North Americans at
New York on th~ 18th, and the Republican
National at Philadelphia. on the 18th. We
publish. this week. Call for State Conyen
ton to elect delegates at lArgo-and it is uuder-
stood. although we have not yet received the
Calls. that the several Districts will ,od Con
ventions on the 9th Of this month to elect del
esates TO Philadelphia.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-05-08

called upon to defend the acts and speeches Oh
old stagers. We must have position that will
enable US to be tho charging party. Fremont
is the man for this operation. Colonel Lane, OF
Kansas, will be at your May convention, and
says he will visit Layfayette and make speech
if invited His whole heart is in the Kansas
Free State movement
Your Friend, Truly, DAN. MACE.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-05-08

YELLOW STRIPED BuG.---A correspondent
sends us the following method OF Keeping oil
the bug from melon vines g Take black
Gotten wAdding which may be pur hase at any
store tor two or three cents per sheet, spalt
and cut 1t iuto square pieces, rye enough
to cover the hill; put lisile- soil about The
edges to keep the yind from blowing it 4way.
BY this means the vines thrive yell aud are
free from the bug"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-05-08

KANSAS AFFAIRS. Chicago, May dis
patches from Lawrence state that large meet
ing has been held in that city, on the subject of
the murder of Sheriff jones. Resolutions were
passed disclming all responsibility for the act
and denouncing the murderers. Gov Robin
ION reward Of $500 for the apprehension of
The assassin.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-05-08

rne freeman for the Campaign
We will send the Freeman from the 10th Of
May to the 10th Of S-pemher tor fifty cents.
Tais time will include tie State pAisn-tni
from May l0Ch to the l0th of November Tor
seventy i've cents. This will include the State
nd Presidential calupaign
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-05-08

10 PREVENT SMUT IN WuGAr.- Mr.. Dan.
lei Rice OF Gul.ord, Maine, writes to the
Country Gentleman that blue vitriol (Salphate
OF copper isa preventative Of smut IN wheat.
lie washes his wheat clean, then takes ihre0
ounces Of vltrio for each bushel ard dis
solves it in water from the washed wheat, as
nearly as he can, then adds the Dissolved Wit
riol to it and lets 1t soak from II to Cd hours
before sowing; ia the meant me oceasiona ~
stirring the grain.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-05-08

The REPUBLICAN DEMONSTRATION I'M NEW
YoRK.-The Tabernacle was crowded on Tues.
day, in response to a call signed by some three
Thousand citizens, of those in favor of restoring
the action and position Of the Government on
the subject of Slavery to the principles of Wash.
ington and Jefferson. Hon. Benjamin f. But
Ter was chosen to preside, and large number
OF distinguished citizens are named as Vice
Presidents and Secretaries. Eloquent speeches
We're made by the President, Vim. M. Eyetrs.
John A. Bingham, Member of Congress from
ONO, Gen. Nyc Of New York, and others.
series OF resolutions, declaring that the repeal
OF the Missouri Compromise has forced upon
the country the issue of Slavery extension or
Slavery restriction We're passed. A large mum.
Der OF letters from gentlemen invited to attend
tue meeting, were received by the Comm ittee.