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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27
True, Mr., Courier

The interest IN the coming State Convention
increases, and the number of different candidates
spoken of is somewhat larger than was antic-
ipated. But the indications are settling down
upon Mr. Slade of Middlebury and Mr.. Hall of
Bennington as the two candidates from which
the selection of a nominee for Governor will be
made. Mr.. Martin of Chelsea, Mr.. Hun
ton of Bethel, and Mr.. Cahoon of Lyndon, also
appear most pgomineat for the nomination for
Lieut.. Governor. And as it seems to be very
generally conceded that the 'ohole ticket is to
be new, and that the Treasurer should be selec-
ted from Montpelier, we may be allowed to say
that this town will be united upon one of her
citizens who will do honor to the position. We
are glad to see this matter discussed, and it is
better to do it before the Convention than after
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27
The Meadows, Lyndon, Vt.

DEPTH EoR PLANTING CoRN-If the corn is
planted three inches deep, it will come up and
grow thrifty for WHILE until it is three or
four inches high then it will stand still ten
days or fortnight. IF now we examine the
roots to ascertain the cause of this check upon
the growth of the corn, we shall find that
joint has formed about an inch and half above
the kernel from which new roots have sprouted,
and flat the roots first formed below the kernel
have rotted. While the process of changing
roots is going on, the plant ceases to grow per-
ceptibly above ground. The stalk and ears
flourish as well after this change as corn plant
ed shallower, but there is loss of about a fort
night in the growth and maturity of the plant.
The lesson to be derived from this fact is, obvi-
ously, that to have early corn, it must not be
planted more than an inch and and a half deep.
1t may interest some who are now engaged
in planting Indian corn to read the following re-
cord of experiments made by a careful observer
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27

NEEDS TO TRAvEL.-The Rutland Courier, a
paper at first disposed to favor the little giant,
but since gone over to Lecompton, cannot get
along without frequent snap at the Freeman.
In its last issue, while referring to the Anti
Lecompton PETITION of the new daily paper in
Burlington, ifsays:
"We werel IN hopes that our friend Clark,
after so long sojourn in the Southern States,
would have independence enough to use other
and more convincing arguments than those pro-
mulgated weekly by such papers as the Vermont
Freeman"
All, Mr.. Courier, you should go South too.-
A sojourn of five years, at odd times, in the
South, by the Editor of the Freeman, was far
more powerful argument against Lecompton
than man of principle could resist, and 'ce
are not surprised that Mr.. Clark takes the po-
sition he does. And we have so much conf
dence in the integrity of the Editor of the
Courier, that we believe if he only kneo what
Mr.. Clark has had an opportunity to, he, also,
would repent. I" The sin of ignorance &c.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27
Interesting Correspondence,

We give the following letter, upon the subject
of the Fort Smelling land sales, recently dis
cussed in Congress, more because there are
many of our friends who wish to see it, than
for any great consequence which we attach to
it. 1t will be seen that Mr.. Dillingham; dis
pairs of the success of the principles of Modern
Democracy in Vermont, and we commend him
for his candor.
WATERBURY, VT, May l, 1857.
Sir AS stranger to you, permit me to
introduce myself as Mr. Dillingham;. Of Yer
mont have lived here from infancy, am OF
good standing at the bar in this State, and al
ways have been. and am yet, sound, reliable
Democrat and though never asked an Office
of the General Government. and don't mean to
now, yet am none the worse for that. | possess
some pecuniary ability, and have several rel
atives undergraduates in Minnesota Territory,
where waat y fsSAwe myself, so as to get cut
of the State where genuine democracy is poorly
thought of by the great colored party who rule,
and always will here.
" notice that, by the legislation of the past
winter, the Secretary of War is authorized to
sell such lands and forts belonging to the United
States as are not longer needed by them ; and
it has occurred to me that, under the authority,
you will sell Fort Smelling, near which would
like to locate in that Territory. When | say
Fort Smelling, mean the land owned by the
government in connection with the Fort,
" If the property is to be sold, I very much
desire to purchase the whole or part of it ;
and may not ask that if it is to be sold, you
will have the goodness to apprise me of the
fact also of the mode can adopt to make a
definite offer? If it is for sale, should es-
TEEN it favor--perhaps it is my right, but that
| do not discuss now-to be SO informed, that
have chance for bargain, and think should
come to Washington to confer personally with
you.
Let me add another word as to myself |
was member of the 2Sth and 20 Congress Il
think) from Vermont, and was very well ac-
quainted with several members from Virginia,
among whom were George W. Hopkins and
Governor Mcdowell Mr.. Cobb, the present
Secretary of the Treasury, and Mr.. Thompson,
Secretary of the Interior, will remember me
well ; SO, believe, the Postmaster General ;
so of any and all the United States officers at
Vermont, and belive, on being referred to,
will, any or ALL vouch for me as man stand
ind well wherever known.
"Do you want to know why ! am anxious
to get good foot-hold tn the West ? Igive
the reason in few words have four fine boys,
the oldest of which is now twenty years, the
youngest eight years, and if this is not enough
| will speak again.
Very respectfully your obd't servt't,
PAUL DILLINGHAM;.
To the Secretary of War;"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27

HINTS ON CARROT CULTURE.-All who raise
carrots are aware that much depends upon
early hoeng and thinning. The carrot, at first,
as so small as to be hardly discernible, and
many wait too long before they commence to
hoe, allowing the weeds to get the advantage :;
and no amount of hoeing can insure good
crop after it has once been overrun and choked
with weeds. The plan adopt to enable me to
distinguish the rows as soon as any other garden
vegetable. is to mix and SOW with the carrot
Seed small quantity of radish seed, as that
starts quick, has a broad leaf, and can easily
be told from any weed. This enables me to hoe
as soon az the carrot is above ground. or
week or two sooner than without. They can
be pulled out at the first hoeing, or allowed
to remain till they acquire some size, and YOU
have a crop of radishes without much injury to
the carrot, if they are not suffered to remain
too long. DEL.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27
Moretown, May 3, 1858.

FRIEND BoYcE Il am pleasd to see that you
are devoting SO liberal a portion of the Free
man, to the subject of Agriculture. 1t is to me
very interesting and if every subscriber would
communicate all experiments or matters Of inter-
ests occurring in their locality, it would not
only add to the interest of that department, but
disclose many curious freaks of Nature.
Ira Mann, Esq, has a eve Sheep which has
produced eleven Lambs, in less than two years.
Appollos Sharps, Esq, has a SOW which has
produced thirty-eight pigs, within thirteen
months.
IF this can be beat think it will be rather
piggish at any rate. Yours,
j. W.
Braintre, April 9th, 1858.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27
The State Ticket.

EDITOR FREEMAN :-Perceiving that others
are making their suggestions in regard to a
State Ticket, which shall best commend itself
to the support of the freemen of Vermontat the
next election, permit an old free-soil patron to
suggest name for Governor which has not yet
been mentioned, and which, if mistake not,
cannot fail to receive the favorable consideration
of every portion of the Republican party,
allude to the Hon. Daniel Roberts of Burling-
ton, who lives on the West side of the Noun
tain, where the candidacy is this year claimed,
and whose eminent qualifications for the post
are too well known to require any commenda-
tions of mine.
1t seems to be conceded by all, as far as |
have heard, that there is to be new State
Ticket throughout and if the Governor is
taken from the West side Of the Mountain, the
Lieutenant Governor will doubtless be taken
from some central part of the East side. Mr.
Hunton of Bethel has been named Tor this
Office; and surely no gentleman could be more
Acceptable to the old free-soilers if the choice
should fall on him. And there is another gen.
tleman, whose position still more central, whose
name was PROMINENTLY used for candidate fol
the place when the last tiaket was adopted in
convention, and who has been much talked Of
i'll that connection in the central and northerly
parts of the State-that gentleman is the Hon
Geo. W. Bailey of Middlesex.
Windham County has often claimed a place
on our State Ticket, and know not why thai
claim should not be allowed, especially since sht
can, and | hear, will, present the name of tina
high-minded man and accomplished fnancer
the Hon. Asa Wentworth of Bellows Falls, as
candidate for Treasurer. JUsTUs.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27

If any charges of fraud in fact are made
against these men, it is no fit subject for news
paper comment, while the matter is pending in
Court and such is not our purpose.
The charge against R. D. Waters, of Calais,
is for transmitting papers, not genuine, but
forged, to the Department, as we are told. No
such allegation is made against either of the
other persons named.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27

1t is one of the +" tricks of the trade " for
the supporters Of the Administration to give
great prominence to q Old Line Wing" Con
ventions. The one soon to be held at Royalton
is a bantling of their especial favor, and if not
composed of Democrats will be Of Administers
ton mon.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27

AsPARAcus.-Keep it cool and moist on the
cellar bottom till wanted, (best fresh from the
garden.) Throw it into cold water, cut off all
that is tough, tie it in small bundles. Boil it
in sailed warm water for fifteen or twenty min
utes, having only just enough to cover the as
paragus. When done take it up with skim
mer, lay it on buttered toast, and put butter on
it. Then pour ON the water in which you boil
ed the asparagus.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27

The California papers contain the fact that
Archy, the fugitive slave, has been declared a
free man, in accordance with the laws provd-
ing that if a master voluntarily carries his
slaves to free State, they have right to their
freedom, If they choose to exercise it,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27

Referring to the selection of Mr.. Cahoon of
Lyndon for Lieutenant Governor, the Caledo-
MAN says:
I'VE think Mr. Cahoon would prove an ad-
mirable presiding officer, and no better Repub-
lican, or truer gentleman can be found in YER
mont
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27

ONE OF THEIR TRIcKs.-The Lecompton office
holders of Vermont gave out word about a
month since, that they were going to hold their
Convention early this year; but now, that the
Anti-Lecompton have called theirs, the Lecomp-
tonites are in favor of postponing until after
seeing what is done. Perhaps they will nomi-
nate Mr.. Holbrook and perhaps they wont.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27

ANOTHER STATE CoNvENTIoN.--We under
stand that the " National Wings " of Vermont
are to hold State Convention at Royalton,
about the 10th of June. Of course the attend
ance will be very large, and much enthusiasm
be displayed.
The above item we find in several Of our
Democratic exchanges.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27
Republican State Convention.

State Convention of the Republican voters Of Ver-
mont will be held at Montpelier Tuesday the Twenty
Ninth day of June next, for the purpose of nominating
Candidates be supported the State Election for
the OF Governor Lieutenant Governor and Treas
and the transaction of any other necessary business
Subjects of serious moment will be acted upon in this
Convention, and representation from oil the Towns in
the State is important and desirable.
l.. E. CHITTENDEN !
NJ. CARTER HALL.
CHARLES CUMMINGS State
F. +. WOODBRIDGE,
J. ID. HATCH, Committee.
ELISHA WHITE.
ALEXANDER RIDDLE,
May H. 1858.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27

TERMs.-The FREEMAN is 81, so per year in advance,
but will pay year behind and year in advance
if paid by the close of the year. NOaccount allowed
to run over one yearunpaid.
LEGAL NOTICES---The FREEMAN has much the
largest circulation in Orange Lamoile and Washington
counties, and double the circulation at large of
any paper In the state. 1t offers the best medium,
for legal advertisements and at as cheap rates.
s. R. NILES, Successor V. B. Palmer,) Newspaper
Advertising AGENT No. Scoays Building Court street,
Boston, authorized to receive advertisements for this
paper, at the same rates as required by u.s."
s. NJ. PETTINGILL CO., authorized to receive
Advertisements for this paper, at lowest rates, in
New York and Boston.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27

COVERING MANURE am confident from for
ty years experience, that it will not do to bu-
ry manure very deep in the cold region of YER
mont. ERAsTUs PARKER.
Waitsfeld.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27

r. E. Pearsons, of East Montpelier has rails
ed 80 lambs from II sheep the past season.
Who does better?
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27

hANsAs'-At meeting in Quindaro, X. l..
on the 10Th inst, resolutions denouncing Eng-
hshs Kansas bill were unanimously adopted.
Gov Robinson was one of the speakers, and yip-
orously assailed the new cheat.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27

Cold WATER AND NEGROES. Freeman is
out against Hall, Pierpoint, Holbrook, and all
other candidates FIR Governor, that are not
pledged Temperance men and Abolitionists.-
Rutland Courier.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27

Boys, when you get done planting you may
go fishing.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27

Remember, by the use of odd hours, you can
write poem worth reading in autumn with a
few seeds and shrubs.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27

10 THE EDITOR OF THE REroslroRy Never
wearyin well doing
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27

EDITOR FREEMAN?-Will you please give us
your opinion of a man that, while he is amply
able, will not take paper, because it costs
nine shithags, or that Will take it n year or two
and then stop because it is cheaper to borrow
of his neighbor, Or go without entirely, and let
his children grow up in perfect ignorance, and
if they want school-book say, "cant ye bor-
row one? can't git so many books
Now if you, or any of your readers, will
give us your opinion of such man, and what
great deeds he will ever accomplish, or what he
is good for, or ever will be, you will much
oblige GREEN SAIL,
OF Green Holler.
Sail " is " not SO green f" but zoe dare moi
give our opinion of such a man. In this en-.
lightened age every man should have at least
one good family newspaper for his household
for we believe it the cheapest and most practicq
bic educotion to be had We would not saw thai
it is all the education needed but it is good an
pendage to books and blackboards.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-05-27

No. 3 came up very weak and died in few
DAYS
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-09-17
NO so.

The name Of the place Is Bennington, and TIE
hotel is called "Tho Bennington House" An,r
getting brcakiast aud solde refreshments. again
started on my journey Nothing Of importance
'ranspircd until about noon being quito tired and
sleepy, had laid down IN my boat TO take NJ.
tle "knap," when | was startled np bv shock
Of The boat; on looking about me to see what my
boat had struck, discovered that a ropo used
Tor drawing ferry boat across. had caught on
the bow Of my canoe and thus gave IL sud
don check Af,cr some difficulty got Il loose.
the current being very rapid, almost had ON
upset. This brought me to thinking what great
danger had thrown myself into by sleeping In
q canoe, and letting Il 60 with the currcnt ]
had now travelled upwards Of 90 miles In d
short time ! reached a iarm house on the bank Of
The river; cast anchor and called Cor dinner. and
was shown to a table covered with on the dclica-
cies Of the season; and you better believe made
a "hugc hole in IT," Thinking by this time that
| was a famous bootman, l entered into couver.
saion with the old farmer and hil family in re-
gard 10 the river; a long and cheerful time we
had, for ON looking at my watch Il was O'Clock
| again started, feeling refreshed and in good
spirits, l Thought ! would run an night. but
about twelve o'clock became sleepy aud lone.
some, and looking about for some habita,ion
where might rest my weary limbs, saw Of
tumwoi hauling my boat ashore found the cot
tumwa House. at a short distance where ne.
manned the balance Of the night
In the morning, from some cause or other.
took il into my head to sell the canoe and 90 20
Oscaloosa city and from there to this place.
found u purchaser without difficulty, and hired
u man TO take me to O'caloosa city; this was
tircsome ride, as they had no cnrriug,s at hand.
we went horseback. Reaching that place. I
took quarters at first class house for the night.
and on the following day got in with a man go.
ing TO Monroe, with horse and buggy: hum
there preceded ON Walkers Express" 10 this
place: Now all the country have seen is beau
tiful indeed being principally prairie. In many
places the soil is from six 10 eight feet deep, and
rolling enough to carry of all the water which
may fall on IL. The prairics are now in full
bloom, and arc delightful to behold. frequent.
~ stopped to view the magnificent scenery they
Afford 10 the traveller Since my last writing K
has been quite dry and the roads are getting
good. AZ have took up more space than in-
tend, | will close foT the present.
You're, DC. MH.B.
N. u. Ouumwa is 100 miles from Des Moincs,
the end ofmy boatng for the present.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-09-17
FTREMENss SONG
"THr ON MAcnrE"-Air. Deares, Mae.


"THE ON MAcInNE"-Air, Dearest Mae.
IT'S night, and darkness spreads her wings
Ger land scape aud the deep,
And many fond young mother sings
Her darling babe to sleeps
Aud weary labor seeks rcpose,
When the wind blows fierce and keen;
But the dremen, as to bed he goes,
Thinks Of his "Old Machine"
Then see him lie between the ohecls,
While dreams his thoughts confouud;
His anxious heart how quick il beats;
For he hears the sudden sound
He start he springs upon his feet,
Exclaims "what can this meant"
While the cry Of Fire his success meet,
He run for the "old Machine"
"Be quick, take suction, lead out hose,
'Man breaks, and play away,
Now break her down, ye eager foes
OF fires dreadful swayi
Be willing now, don't mind your toes,
We shall soon sweep Il clean,
For water in torrent flows
From our darling "Old Machine"
And now the crowd is leaving fast,
Again to seek to rcpose;
But have heard an order passed,
"Come wash that dirty hosc!"
"Irs risen 'em down, " "Boys, be smart
Make haste and get them clean,
Then reel.thcm on that little cart,
Behind the "Old Machiuc."
And now good night my songs complete,
And ye may all retire;
We do not know but when we meet,
II may be az a fret
OF this be sure--at Dangers call,
We heartily conveno,-
For friend or foe, alike for all,
We fetch our "Old Machine"
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-09-17

ES-Jonathan Swank has been nomina-
ted, as an independent candidate for Con-
gross, Wy the Lecomptonites of the Mus
kiugum District, Col. Manypenny (and-
Lecompton, is the regular nominee. The
Republicans have renominated Mr.. Tomp-
kins, the present member.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-09-17
Esv The Washington Union magnar

EE The Washington Union magnani-
mously proposes, as basis for the set
tlement of the party division in Illinois,
that Mr.. Douglas shall take himself out Of
the way, and leave the field to some new
man. When Mr., Douglas accepts this
liberal proposition, We shall doubtless
hear Of il.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-09-17
GRAFFENBERG
F@ABaH NegDtct@gS,
RETAIL PRICES
Home Testimony.

HARrToRD, Trumbull Co., o., March 7th, 1857.
hereby rily that have been dealing In the Gratn
berg Medicines for the past year and truly say that
have never offered any medicines The public that have
mot with the decided appreciation Of the people like these
particularly the Pills and Catbolicon They will readily
perform all and more than promised for them have sold
about y bottles Of the Catholcon the pact season. aud
hear the best results In every case.
}. II. q. JoHSsos, Medical Agent.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-09-17

B9-The report is current that the bills
Of the Warren County (o.) Bank are
discredted; that they were first thrown
out by the New York brokers last Thurs
day. The Warren people claim that the
bank is sound aud will redeem every dol
lar of its circulation.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-09-17
ALetter from the west,

Correspondence oi the irhune,
NEWTON, Iowa, Aug 81 SO.
lot me again trouble you for a small space in
your columns. As before said, "being on a
TOUR through the West" travel many differ
ent ways and IL many kinds Of conveyancos I
left Des Moines Monday morning at O'Clock A.
NJ, in a canoe, all alone, bound for Keokuk-dis-
tanea 300 miles, By the river After leaving the
City il was a romantic trip, as IL WIS very
foggy night and the river is quite Wild in many
places, Well, on went; rs there oisa heavy cur
rent running in the river now did not ply the
oars only to steer. was surprised many times
by otters eoons, muskrats, wolves, cranes, and
many large fish. which make the nights hide
GUS by their noiseS fish jumping, aGd the wolves
bowling. keep person uneasy all the time.-
Occasionally. when near enough, l would try my
revolver, on some Of them, which made great
sound, on still night The Demoinea river, is a
beautiful one, and picturesque in many places
rocks hanging down aud covered with vines and
trees, which adds much 10 It's beautifulness It
was lonely time, being all alone and in a
strange country; but however, my canoe kept a
good speed until morning dawned -it was a
beautiful one, too as the suns rays glared through
the thick fog, discovered at a short distance, q
village. Being gsomewhathungry, landed, lock
cd my canoe, and repaired 70 the hotel.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-09-17

am physician OF thirty years. practice. My principal
study has been diseases Of females They have generally
baled my best efforts. Obtaining the materials composing
MaTshallh Uterine Cathooon, was pleased with them,
gave them fair trial. and found myself abundany success
ml In my former practice could only mitigate The symp.
toms Of about half the and could not in
Now radically a. least in twenty and
mitigate the eonsder Marshas Uterine Cathoeon
the creates, blessing TO females have met with.
J. n. Williams, NJ d., Charleston.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-09-17

B1-Five prisoners escaped from The
Ashtabula county Jail at Jefferson. last
Friday night. They were horse thieves,
oounterfeiters, &c. They forced hole
through the floor and got out, "since
which no line has been received from
them"