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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-11-12
From the Watchman and Reflector.
HARMLESS PLAGIARISM.

A somewhat curious event occurred not
long since in one of our central States, which
will at least excite harmless smile, and show
how even a reverend bitter may sometimes get
bit.
council was called together to examine a
young Baptist minister for ordination. As
usual on such occasions, ministers and other
bretheren were invited to a seat, and the in
vitation was accepted, among others, by a
Congregational minister, who happened to
be passing through the town, and Just dropp-
ed in to see what was going on. The young
minister in accordance with the old-iashoned
plan, was called on to preach ''a trial SER
mon, which appeared to give very general
satisfaction TO all who heard it.
After the sermon, the council was organ
lied, and the examination as to Christian ex-
perience, call to the ministry, and confes-
sion OF faith, took place in the usual manner
but gave more than the usual satisfaction.
After heightened statement and many in
quiries, the young brother was requested to
retire, that the council might come to a de-
cision as to their duty in the premises
Scarcely, however, had the discussion begun,
when the good Congregational brother arose,
and having first highly praised the manner
in which the young minister had passed his
examination, said that he himself could not
feel that he had discharged his duty as an
honest man, if he did not apprise the council
| that the excellent sermon to which they had
listened had been plagarized. almost verba
tim, from printed volume published by q
very eminent deceased preacher, The excite
ment in the council was intense, and thu
young brother was called in and charged
with the theft lie solemnly affirmed he ne
YER knew before that the said deceased minis
ter had ever preached from the text, that h
never saw the work spoken of, and tina
therefore his having copied the sermon wa
an utter impossibility. The Congregations
brother very solemnly admonshed his younI
friend as to his sin in adding falsehood to tn
original crime, and closed by saying he be
lieved the volume was in the town, an
might be readily borrowed. \ committe
was appointed to obtain it, anu in niue
agitation the council adjourned for an hou
for refreshment.
During the morning examination. it ha
occurred to some OF the most shrewd anon
! the reverend members of the council, thl
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-11-12

Two MISTAKES IN CATTLE FEEDING. There
are two mistakes not unfrequently committed
about this season of the year, which it may
be well to notice. as they may be thereby pre-
vented in a number of instances
Ono OF the mistakes to which we refer,
consists in allowing cows and other kinds of
stock to depend entirely upon grass, even af-
ter it has been deprived of much of its relish
and its nutritve qualities by repeated freez-
ings. That this practice must be injurious,
reason or common sense might suffice to teach
without any lesson from experience whatever
but If the latter are needed to enforce the for
mer, they can be had daily by inspection of
the diminished quantity and deprecated
quality of the milk and butter, and also by
looking at the falling off in the condition of
sheep, cattle, or other stock. Cows that get
backset from this cause and at this season,
are not likely to get over it all winter. The
injury to the grass itself from too close gnaw-
ing, &c, we may merely name without any
details
The other mistake to which we refer, con-
slsts in making too sudden change from
green to dry feed Any sudden change of
this kind must produce more or less derange-
mcnt in the system and condition of those
subjected to it. The change from dry to
green food in spring is probably more fire.
quent Y source of serious or violent disease :;
but, nevertheless, the change from green to
dry should be made quito gradually Pump
klns supply one material whereby this change
can be made gradual and if there was no
other advantage to be derived from root crops,
1t would be well to raise quantity every
year to serve the purpose of making the
change from green to dry feed gradual one.
Even after this change is made few roots
occasionally through the winter seem abso-
iutely necessity, both for the comfort and
health of animals fed on dry hay, and almost
as indispensable for ewes and cows that be-
gin to give milk before any green thing can
be had in the spring.
The avoidance of these mistakes or NAL
practices will not only contribute to the COM
hort and health of the animals upon farm,
but will also yield a not unenviable satisfac-
ton to the feelings of their owner, as well as
save him from losses in several WAYS, which
we need not now particularize. II Country
Gentleman.
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Gbegree ptess
GEO. w. & G. G. BENEDICT,
EDIroRs AND PRoPRIEroRs.
II For terms see last page.-Er
BURLINGTON
FRIDAY MORNING, NOV. ~. 1858.
BURLINGTON =:
THE RESULT.

The foolish man who occupies the Execu.
tive chair at Washington, and who fanced
that he was the State, has discovered that the
People are still a power in this country. he
may still resist the rising tide---may still re-
ward with foreign missions his minions whom
the people have disgraced; but it will be but
a vain show Of resistance. And he is pitia-
BILE object to-day, as he sits with his reckless
and selfish advisers, and counts the cost of
their wicked disregard of right and justice,
their outrages on constitutional liberty and
their oppression of free men.
The people of the States which have recent
ly held their elections, have laid their hands
heavily on many Of the men who were weak
or corrupt enough to become the tools OF a
corrupt and reckless administration. As the
figures now stand, the administration has sus-
tanned in the October and November cleo
tions net loss of at least ttcenty-seren of its
supporters in the House, and the opposition
have made corresponding gaia. There will
be at least llS reliable Republicans in that
body, which is eight more than ever before,
There were 10 in the House that elected
Banks and five or six anti-Lecompton Demo-
Gratis (such as Haskins and Clark) who were
elected by the aid Of Republican votes, and
who, we trust, will become fully affiliated
with the great Republican party.
We may hope that of the Republican claiman-
is of contested seats, lat least two will succeed
in establishing their rights. If owe shall have
a force which willallow of the return of two or
three anti-Lecompton Democrats to the party
fold and still leave working majority. With
all reasonable allowance for contingencies our
party cannot fail, we think, of securing the
next Speaker.
This is substantial progress.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-11-12
HIGHWAY REPAIRING.


In former years, in one of the hard-soiled
towns of Connecticut, we were familiar with
piece of road so uneven and stony that any
movement over it faster than walk, was
positively dangerous. Even at that slow rate,
care was necessary to escape breakdown,
ii the vehicle was not very strong one. CO.
ing over it a few months ago in light bug
gy wagon, we were surprised to find it almost
rs smooth as plank road.-Not loose
stone was in the way not a hard-head could
be seen with its crown above the surface,
where once they were jolted over, every rod.
A pleasanter carriage road we never traversed.
We remarked on the change to companion
"A resident of the town-and asked for an
explanation.
" The cause of the change" said he, i.
found in an improved mode of providing for
keeping the roads in repair. A few years
ago, after many trials, we made an entire
change in our method of doing that business.
Our present mode is as follows Road Sur
vcyors for the several districts are elected, as
formerly. Each Surveyor then examines
carefully the state of the roads in his district
and sets down plainly ins roper book what
is wanting in every spot to put it in first rate
condition and to keep it 50. This being done
the business of putting the road into that
condition and keeping it so for one or more
years is set up at auction, in convenient por-
tions The lowest responsible bdder-usually
aresdent on the portion he bids for-takes the
contract. He signs the surveyors book at
the end of the description of the portion bid
off by him, and the contract is complete
The surveyor then has no farther trouble,
except to keep watch Of the contractor. The
contractor uses his own teams and men, or
hires if he needs works at the road at odd
and convenient times, and keeps sharp look
out for the stones and ruts as they show
themselves--secs that no damage is done by
rains, or if cone repairs it forthwith, He
knows that not only the surveyor but all who
ride over the road are Watching him, and he
knows too that it is for his own interest to
keep all right Complying with his agree
ment, he gets his pay at the end of the year,
of the Town Treasury, on the order of the
surveyor. The consequence of the new mode
is that our roads are Arrays in tip top condi-
ton. The contractor generally is satisfied
with his remuneration, is often ready to con-
tract for less sum the next time, and the
cost to the people is not haL;-often not
quarter-of what it cost to have the roads
kept in ms bad a condition as they were
under the old system"
We could not avoid querying whether
such a plan might not work as well in
Vermont, as in Connecticut.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-11-12

TRIALS AND TRIBULATIoNs OF A CANDIDATE
FOR OrFIcE,-The following journal of a
defeated candidate " has been published be-
fore, but is good enough to read again:
Thur,day.-Received the nomination 70.
an Office. surprised and indignant. Remon.
strated with committee. Was told must
place myself in the hands of my friends
Eventually did SO.
Friday.-Immensc poster on brick pile op.
posite my house; my name in two-foot letters
Great anguish on the part of wife and family
who believe that every officer in the City
Government, according to law, must be indict-
ed and tried at the end of his term. Friends
meeting me in the street, say there is a rumor
about town that am up for Office, rumor
which ought to be contradicted. Other friends
offer ironical congratulations, and leave me
in doubt whether the Office is unfit for me, or
| for the Office. Old gentleman says he won t
believe it; for he knew my father, and he was
very respectable man.
Saturday. on the stoop of my house
with big whip and terrier. Broad d-shouldered,
slovenly person with sanguinary eye. Come
to advise me to beware of a class Of rufhans
that 60 around election times extorting money
from candidates. Offers his services to tend
the polls. Customary. he says, to pay in
advance. | refer him to my committee. He
whistles to his dog. Engage him at S5, cash
down. We part with mutual expressions Of
esteem.
Going in find six men smoking in my parlor;
delegates from target excursion Custom
ary, they say, for candidates to give prizes on
these occasions, Refer them to my commit
tee. Captain very polite-tells me he will
give me time to think about it, and will come
on Sunday with the whole guard in, to let
me see what fine looking set of fellows they
are. Result, $40 tor the prize.
Erentng.-Excited pers. us call for a sub
sc-iption for banner Man comes with a
wooen leg-wants a new one. Three more
banner men. Clergyman for subscription
to deserving charity. Seventeen men to
attend the polls. More cripples. Delegation
wants their fire engines painted. Man with
out arms wants to post the bills. A woman
with subscription for coffin. Children all
crying up stairs. My wife in Mysteries. Cen
eral terror and confusion.
Midnight procession; kettle
drums; serenade; make speech rotten egg
hits me in the eye; general fight; spanners,
brickbats, clubs, banners, torches and fists
Wednesday.-Wake up defeated. Tell my
friends l don't care for myself, but feel sorry
for the city. My wife goes home to her
mother; the children are sent where they
cannot be under my influence. No home
no friends-no wife--no money-no Office.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-11-12

GIVE Us MORE MurToN Mutton we said
not that mass of thin, wiry muscle. tough
enough for raw hides, that is sometimes Of
fered to us in the shambles as the product OF
sleeps carcase. This article, if designed
Tor tiller ropes, is admirably adapted to its
Office; but if destined for table. it is a no
table pcrversion of tho gifts of Providence.
we have quite enough Of this article.
But OF mutton, we'll grown and stall-fed,
the fat nicely distributed through the flesh
as well as on the outside, we have far too
little OF all meats, as standard dish, com
mend us to this. The saddle well stuffed
makes a splendid roast; the fore quarters
are available for soups and stews and the
leg, boiled with piece of pork, and comely
surroundings of cabbage, beets and potatoes,
is the prince Of farmers dinners. Steaks
are no mistake, particularly if IL good cook
holds them-just long enough-over wood
coal fire. In all the forms of approved cook
cry it is a popular and wholesome dish-pro-
badly the most healthful of all meats for ha-
bitual use.
1t ought to be cheap, and can be. The
sheep is Il wool hearing auiinal, and it is
mainly for the fleece that our hocks have
been cultivated, until within twenty years.
The South Downs and the coarse wooled
varietles-so large and so highly esteemed
for their flesh-have not been in favor. The
article now is increasing in estimation and
there is inducement enough in all the older
States to grow sheep mainly for their flesh.
Mutton, we believe, can be produced at much
less expense than either pork or beef. Dur
ing the summer, they will thrive in pastures
where cows would grow thin, and in the
FALL and in Winter, they will give better ro-
turns in flesh, for the roots and grain, than
any other animal.
Most Of the sheep killed are simply grass
fed Stall feeding improves the flesh as much
as that of beeves. 1t pays well to buy up a
lot of South Down grades. or other large
bodied sheep, in the Fall, and fatten them
for market They want a dry airy place,
with good shelter against the storms. The
stable feed may be good clover hay, and tur-
nips. Give, in addition-ii You can get it,
half a pound of oil cake and a pint of
barley per day, to each animal. They should
have constant access to good, clean running
water.-American Aqriculur,s.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-11-12

The =" ETHAN ALLEN. The Ethan
Allen" Fire Company of Burlington paid US
a visit on Friday last, and the exercises Of
their beautiful engine, seemed to convince the
most incredulous, that such a machine with
such company to work it,are not only desi-
rable, but absolute prerequisite to the credit
and safety of every village of respectable pre-
tensions in Vermont. The company were in
full uniform and when running through our
streets with their machine and splendid hose
carriage, the attraction was sufficient to draw
out large crowd Of spectators in a very few
minutes, to see how the Ethan Allen"
could work. In spite of a strong wind they
succeeded in throwing water to any desirabls
height, say IT'S feet or thereabouts, and fore
ing it through leading hose for some $50 feet,
over some Of our highest buildings. The
power Of the machine was shown By its ca
pability of being worked by two men, with
sufficient force to throw water over common
three story building. The +" Ethan Allen"
will please accept our thanks for their very
timely visit, and whether we profit by the
generous example of their devotion to the
work of protecting the property of their fell
low citizens or not, they will at last have the
heartfelt satisfaction Of having done theis
duty, ,--St. Adams Messenger,
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the young brother had been very cautious in
some of his statements about the sermon said
to be plagiarized and that somewhat had
evidently kept back, which he could have
told if he would. The council met in the
afternoon, the volume was produced, and
there, sure enough, was the sermon, substdn-
italy the same, but with some important al
terations. 1t was clear to every one that
here was the original fountain and the gravo
and dignifed moderator solemnly addressed
the young brother on the painful condition
IN which he stood, and entreated him to con-
TESS the whole truth, that they might ascer-
tain what was their duty in the case.
Amid silence the most profound, our
young brother rose and said, that as he was
thus solemnly appealed to, he would disclose
all that he knew of the transaction, and let
the blame now fall where it ought to do. He
stated that he was not aware till the night
before that he would be expected to preach
before the council, and as he had no sermon
which he thought at all appropriate to such
an occasion, he had very seriously consider
ed what he ought to do. Now it bad so
happened, that some weeks before he had
visited a town in the neighborhood where a
meeting of ministers of another denomination
had been held, and he embraced the opportu-
nifty of hearing the sermon. That sermon
had deeply impressed itself on his mind,
though he had not taken down line OF it.
and in his emergency he thought he would
recall some parts Of it, add to it what he
could think ofas connected with the general
subject, and deliver it for their approval.
lie added, that while preaching he was not
aware of the fact, but he was now satisfied
that the preacher of the sermon to which he
had referred was the reverend gentleman
who had charged him with plagi arism,
"and,' added the young minister,
where he got it from you have already
heard
1t would be entirely needless to describe
the confusion which seized the worthy visit
ing Congregational divine, or the somewhat
like merriment of the members of the coun-
Gil. The former got out of the way as soon
as he conveniently could, and the latter, af-
ter advising the young man to use his other
powers in preparing for he pulpit, rather
than resting so much on his memory, con-
cludcd to ordain him. and he has commenced
a popular and it is hoped useful ministerial
career
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-11-12
TAXING INSURANCE. PREMIUMS.

| We do not sec the justice or the erpe,hency
of the proposed law for laying tax on the
premiums paid in Fire District, the proceeds
of the tax to 90 to the aid of the Fire depart
ment in the district 1t is for the interest of all
who own property in Il fire district, whether
residents or not, to have their property pro-
tected as far as it can be, from damage by
fire. That is what the Fire department is
for. Being for the benefit of all, why should
not all pay, pro rata, on the grand list, as
for other purposes which equally concern
all The premium paid to fire insurance
company, vho.he. ro.ois~ domestic it
matters not, is not paid by the individual to
protect his property from loss, but to help
make up sum, jointly with others, from
which loss, if he incurs one, shall be made
good. Why should those who thus pay to
have their losses made up, be called upon to
pay not only their own share for protecting
all the property of the district. as they do on
the tax list, but to pay further sum (for
they will in fact have to pay the proposed
Pi0ih'uh eaAJ ioi 'ho CA PiSo' P'i PpS0 VI AO0
ducing the proportional tax of those who
make no such provision
We observe that the proposed tax is to be
laid on premiums paid to tore,gn insurance
companies. We see no reason TOR the discri-
mination. 1t certainly is not for the interest
OF the people of this State to have all the in
surance in the State done by companies Of
the State. The very principle on which all
insurance proceeds, makes it expedent to
have risks scattered widely. One of two
things will happen if such law is enacted.
Either foreign insurance companies will cease
to insure in the State, or at least in places
where their premiums are thus taxed )-or
they will raise their premiums corresponding
ly. 1t is idle, in our view, o.suppose that
they will not in some way save themselves
from bearing the proposed burthen. They
ought to do so in Justice to Others who insure
with them and they will do so. The
three per cent or whatever sum it may be taken
from the t<emium paid to an insurance COM
pany for the fire department, will therefore
be paid by those who do insure, for the benefit
of those who do not.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-11-12
A RID.

The Baptist Church in Burlington, VT, take
pleasure in publicly acknowledging the receipt Of
beautiful Bible and Hymn Book for their Pulpit
accompanied by the following note
This BIBLE, with its accompanying HYMN Book,
Is presented to the FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH In BUR
IiSGros, by few Congregational and Episcopal
friends who, for a few months past have been been
wont to meet other Christian friends at the morn
ing prayer,meeting held in this Church.
They are given as token Of thanks from the
donors TO those who have provided so convenient a
place for their meeting, and as a memorial OF the
refreshing influences which they trust to have re-
ceved from the Holy Spirit, during the hours Of
social worship which from time to time they have
| here enjoyed.
Burlington, October 2sth, A. d. 1883.
At regular meeting of the Church, Thursday
evening, Nov. 4th, Voted, unanimously, to tender
our thanks to the generous friends who have so
opportunely furnished our pulpit with an elegant
Bible and Hymn Book
Voted, unanimously, that We cause to be inscribed
in gilt upon tho cover Of tho Bible an epitome Of
tho accompanying letter oi presentation.
Done by order and in behalf Of the Church.
| e. A. FULLER, Cob. CLERK.
Nov 4tb, 1858.