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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-20
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REMARKABLE DIsCovERY OF CRIME.-A
Hong Kong China correspondent of The
Boston Traveller relates an extraordinary dis
covery of a mysterious murder. A Chinese
boy, servant to Capt. Johnson of the New
FORK ship Mastiif, was missed one morning
in January, and $3.50 dollars belonging to
the captain was also gone. 1t was supposed,
therefore, that he had absconded on Chinese
boat which had been seen around the ship.
The correspondent says:
Zone afternoon the Captain had occasion to
go ashore, and, his own boat being engaged,
he was obliged to procure one of the Chinese
called "fast boat" carrying a sail as well as
using oars, and large and heavy, When he
returned from the town the sea was rough,
and the Chinese master of the boat being ig-
norant Of the customary way of approaching
the ship, the boat was driven by wind and
wave with great force against the side of the
ship, producing a violent conclusion in the
water as well as in the ship. The effect OF
the discharge of cannon in raising dead bod
les from the water is well known, and such
was the effect Of the conclusion of the boat.
Had the trump Of the archangel been heard
in the ear OF the Chinese boy, hardly could
he have sprung more suddenly from the deer
where he lay The mystery was cleared up
suspicion gave way to certainty and now il
was known that the poor cabin boy had beer
murdered on board the American ship. Bu
had the Captain not been obliged to hire
Chinese boat on the occasion, and had no
the ignorance of the master caused the VIC
lent dash of the boat against the side of thu
ship, the secret might not have been revealed
till earth and sea alike give up their dead
How remarkable the Providence How mucl
like the finger of God.
When the body came up, it was found will
creased rope about the neck, in noos
which had been drawn so tight that, upon
post-mOrtem examination, not a drop of wa
ter was found in the body. The boy ha,
died OF strangulation and not by drowning
Beside this, piece Of iron of about 25 ID
weight, called norman an appendage q
ship tackle, was fastened to the body by tn
I rope, that if the boy was not choked he Nigh
be drowned and whether choked or drown
} ed, or both, that he might tell no secrets. -
Nor was this enough the head bore mark
of violent confusion, and evidently il ha
5 been attempted to kill the boy by blows, an
$ instantly, as well as by stranglng.
I Finally, three men were suspected and al
= rested, but denied the crime. One, howeve
! turned States evidence, and charged III
4 other two with the murder he also toll
i. where the money was hidden. Doubt as
= the sufficiency of the evidence was entertain
: ed, but one night the jalor overheard III
. men accusing each other, and thus giving a
= the details of the crime On this accidental
Il procured evidence, all were convicted an
sentenced to be hung.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-20
agricultural.
APPLYING MANURE TO CORN AND
POTATOES.

am greatly in favor of spreading and
blowing in manures upon ground which is to
be planted to corn or potatoes, instead OF plac-
ing it in the hill. for several good reasons
would not place the manure in hills, be-
cause its effects are of small value 70 the crop
Of corn or potatoes. What possible benefit
can a shoveful or two Of uniermented yard or
stable manure be to hill of corn: Two
thirds Of the farmers use the manure made in
the spring 1t is nothing more or less than
green manure. 1.-THE weather, after planting,
should prove wet, il will be one chance in
hundred il the seed does not rot-corn es-
pecially If the weather is dry, the manure
dries into a solid mass, and is more of an in
ury than benefit. Should the season be
lust right. the roots Of corn soon grow be-
yond the effects Of the manure, and leave it
useless at the bottom of the stalks, where it
can be of no use until the field is plowed again
for another crop. II well-rotted manure is
used. applying it in the hill will do very well
vet its effects are too contracted, and the full
force of the manure is lost to the crop.
am not in favor of manuring potatoes in
the hill under any consideration, as believe it
more of an injury than otherwise have al
ways seen the best potatoes raised upon
ground well MANFRED for some other crop,
the previous year, especially late years, when
there is danger OF the rot.
My reasons for spreading and blowing in
the manures, are because it is where it can
benefit the crop during the whole period of
its growth It is mixed with the soil, and
within reach of the roots of the plant along its
whole length, where it must be of more value
to the plant than when placed in the hill, to
influence the growth of the crop beyond the
first commencement and, although an early
start in the spring, is very beneficial, yet
would not the hill out-grow and out-yeld,
which could obtain rich supply of nourish-
ment for its plants during the whole season.
instead of the one which had full supply
during its early growth, but was stinted all
the rest of the season, as corn and potatoes
must be, when dependence is made upon APP
plying manure in the hill alone !-Genesee
Farmer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-20
SCARE GROWS.

This is the time of year for our corn-felds
to exhibit all sorts Of artistic ingenuity, in
the shape of old clothes statuary, and very
odd and expressive tableaux, as well as a
great extent of never ending twine-glitter-
ing pieces of tin hung on poles, by ever
twisting and twisting strings-old cofiee-pots,
and dilapidated hats, all to intimidate that
very sable, but sagacious bird, the crow. Mr..
Grow generally laughs in his sleeve at all this
expenditure of cast-off toggery, and takes
what corn he wants before the farmer is up,
or in the house at his meals, or gone to meet
ing. or absent from the premises for any other
cause. The best mode that we ever adopted,
to keep this inveterate old poacher from
pulling up our corn, was to surround him
with assailants of his own kind. Make bird
fight bird. We once set up couple of mar
tin boxes on poles in our corn field. These
were occupied by families of martins, and
woe fell upon every crows poor devoted head
that dared to show itself anywhere near the
premises. They were out as early as Mr..
Crow himself, and ready to give him battle
all summer, or until their young had flown
and they got ready to migrate South. There
was many an aerial battle fought over the
field. but no corn was pulled up that year
Maine Farmer
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-20

RAISING ToMAroEs.-The Goth of May is
sufficiently early in this climate to remove
plants from the hot-bed to the garden; and
too early if the season is cold and backward.
There is much lost by planting out before the
soil is sufficiently warm to receive the roots
without giving so severe a chill as to iniure
them permanently. Continue to trim both
main and fruit branches. Stir the soil often,
draw it up slightly to the stem once every
month to induce new shoots to form, which
which will materially invigorate the plant
For very early fruit, stop all the branches
and main stem when the first fruit is as large
as flberts. When as many tomatoes are
formed as can reasonably be expected to ri
pen before FROST stop the growth of the whole
vine by pinching, and remove the blossoms
not set for fruit This will not only expedite
the ripening Of the fruit, but increase its size.
If frost is expected, cover slightly until the
danger is past If the plants are touched by
frost, water before the sun touches them and
shade for the day this will usually save
them. The season for tomatoes in this lati-
tude is very short, when the old method is
pursued by the above plan they can be had
in perfection. from July 5th TO Oct 2jth.--
The theory that removing the leaves Injuries
the fruit does not hold good in the tomato,
since by reducing the luxuriance of the vines,
we get more and better fruit than when they
are allowed to make all the foliage they would
naturally.
Save seed from the largest. smoothest, and
earliest tomatoes, ripened on vines not stop
ped for the early fruit. The fruit should be
very ripe, and lay in the sun until nearly de-
cayed. Wash the seed clean and dry in the
shade.-E. f. Haskell Of Munroe, Mieh., in
An. Agricuittpist.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-20

CLEAN MILKING.-It is sometimes forgot
ten that the last gill of milk drawn from the
cows udder is the best part of every milking.
Careful experiments made in England show,
according to a report lately published that
1.-THE quantity of cream obtained from the last
drawn cup from most cows, exceeds that OF
the first in the proportion of twelve to one. y
The difference in the quality also is consider
able. Hence, person who carelessly leave:
but half pint of milk undrawn, loses in re.
atty about as much cream as would be at.
forded by six or eight pints at the beginning
and loses, too, that part of the cream which
gives the richness and high flavor to his but
ter.-American Agricuitarist
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-20

PoTATo PLANTING.-As this is the season
for planting potatoes, next to having good
seed, it is important to know how to plant
them. The followingis Prof. Mapes method ::
Plow the field deep. Next harrow. Then
make burrows six inches deep and about three
feet apart Drop whole potatoes once in two
feet, and cover them with pillow with about
three inches of earth When the tops make
their appearance pretty generally, pillow over
them three inches more of earth. If neces-
sary to hoe them after this, do it, but keep
the ground level. Six inches is about the
right depth to plant potatoes, but half the
earth at a time is better than the whole al
once. New potatoes grow from the sprouts
above the seed potato, but never under it,
Frequent killing makes small potatoes
potato vine will yield potatoes to its very TOT
if hiled as high, but the greater the number
the smaller the average size.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-20

4 KNEW SuE WoULp.-Dcacon w was
staid and honest Baptist deacon in one Of the
interior towns in Maine, who had vein of
dry caustic humor in his composition. The
deacon had a boy of some dozen summers,
who was sometimes inclined to be little
ugly when not under the parental eye. In
school especially John was a constant annoy
ance TO the teacher. One day the teacher
punished him for some sort of misdemeanor,
and John went home crying to enter his com
plant. and told his father the mistress had
whipped him.
What exclaimed the deacon, elevating
his eyebrows. "been whipped :" "Y-a-a-s,'
sobbed the boy. "And did you let a woman
whip yei" shouted the old deacon "Ya-a-s,
couldn't help it," "Wall, John, you go to
school tomorrow, and if Miss - under
takes to whip ye agin you jest pitch in I;
don't let woman whip ye If ye can help it,
Don't take any stick to strike with, hut ye
may strike and kick as much as we're mind
to-"
/ The next day the boy went to school, and,
emboldened by the permission given by his
father, was soon brought before the tribunal
of violated rules The teacher undertook to
correct him, and he did as his father had told
him. The result was that John got most
unmerciful trouncing, and was thoroughly
subdued. When he went home he went to
his father, crying
/ "Woll, dad. got an awful bad licking to-
day" what" said the deacon, "haye you
let that woman whip We agin ~ "N-a-a-s,'
whimpered John ~ kicked her and struck
her, and fit her all could, but she damned
mo orftliv - WAho ~ chucklqd tho humor-
Gus old deacon, "you tarnal little fool, knew
she would, and she'll give We trouncing
every time she undertakes it; and advise
ye to behave yourself in future.
/ John began to have some perception Of his
I fathers motive, and ever after was a sadder
and a wiser boy.-Aroostook Pioneer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-20

PEAcE.-Peace is better than joy. JOY is
an uneasy guest, and always on the tiptoe to
depart. 1t tires aud wears us out, and yet
keeps us ever fearing that the next moment it
will be gone. Peace is not soft comes more
quietly, it stays more contentedly, and it new
er exhausts our strength, nor gives us one
anxious forecasting thought. Therefore let
us pray for peace. 1t is the gift of Cod
promised to all His children; and if we have
it in our hearts we shall not pine for joy,
though its bright wings nerer touch us while
we tarry in the world
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-20
Dentistry,
Mrutral.
TTHE LIVER INVIG ORATOR
PREPARED IN on. SANFORD,
Communicated entircir from GUNS.

Compounded entirely from GUMS,
is ONE OF THE BEST PURGA1lVE AND LlV-
Err MEDICINES now before the public. that acts as
Catbarfc, easier, mdcr, and more ciiecual than any
other medicine known. IL not only Cathartie but
Liver remedy, acting first the LtreT TO eject its NOR
bid matter, then on the stomach and bowels to carry of
that matter thus accomplishing two purposes ecctualy
without any Of the painful feelings experienced In the OPP
Grafton Of most Cothayfics Il strengthens the system
az the time that Il purgcs it and when taken daily
in moderate DOSES will strengthen and build up with
unusual rapidity
The Liver is one Of the principal regulators Of the
human body and when IT performs its functions we'll
the powers Of the system = are fully developed The
stomach is almost entirely dependent the healthy
action of the Lrcr for the proper performance Of its
functions when the ach is at fault the bowels
fault and the whole = system suffers in cOnsc
quencc of organ - the Lver-ha,ng ceased TO do
It's duty For the diseases Of that organ, OF the
propurtOrs has made It his study in practice Of more
than twenty years, 90 find some remedy whercNith to
countcract the many de arrangements to which II is
liable
10 prove that this reme dy is at last found any per
son troubled with Liver Complaint, DO any Of ts
forms, has but totry ho-+te, and convection is Ger
tain II
These Gums remove an morbid OF bad matter from
the system, supplying iu-t their place a healthy flow
Of bile. iuyigorltiug thc stomach, causing food 90
digest well. purifying the = blood. giving tone and
health TO the whole MAJ .chincry, removing the
cause Of the disease - If u tectug radical cure
Bilious attacks cur Jed, and what is better, pre-
vented. by the occasional usc Of the Liver lnyigora-
tof.
One dose after eating is sufficient 20 relieve tn e.
stomach and prevent the food from rising and sour
ing.
Only one dose taken be- = fore retiring, prevents
Only one dose taken at :, night, loo.cns the bowel,
gently, and cures COstiyc- ness
One dose takcn sncr. each meal will cure Dys-
~ One dose OF two tea spoonsfus will always re-
Heyc Sick Headache. =
One bottle taken for fc- ,male obstruction removes
the Of she disease, = and makes perfect cure.
Only one dose immediate 'ly relieves Ch0lc, while
One dose often repeated Is sure cure for Cholera
.ft, .l.ffrt .1.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-20
]guttrp.
From all the Year Round
THE BLACKSMITH.

From all the Year Round
THE BLACKSMITH.
Old England she has great warriors,
Great princes. and poets great;
BIS the Blacksmith is not 20 be quite forgot,
In the history Of the State.
kEc Is rich in the best Of all metals,
Vet silver ne lacks and gold
And he payCth his due, and his heart IL true,
Though he blowe,h both hot and cold.
The boldest il he Of incendiares,
That ever the wide world saw.
Aud a forger as rank as e'cr robbed the Bank,
Though he never doth break the law
He hath shoes that are worn by strangers,
Yet he laughteth and maketh more.
And a share concealed In the poor mans field,
Yet 1t adds to the poor mons store.
Then, hurrah for the iron Blacksmith
Aud hurrah for his iron crew
And whenever we go where his FORCES glow,
Wen sing what NAN could do.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-20

The ELDER BUSH PREVENTATIVE OF
ISsBors.-lt is not known to many persons
that the common elder bush of our country is
great safeguard against the devastation OF
insects. II any one will notice, it will be
found that worms OF insects never touch the
elder. The fact was the initial-point OF ex-
periments Of an Engishman in 1894. and he
communicated the results Of his experiments
to London magazine. Accident exhumed his
old work, and Kentucky correspondent last
year communicated to the Dollar Newspaper
a copy of the practical results as asserted by
the English experimenter that the leaves o.
the elder, scattered over cabbages, cucumbers
squashes. and other plants subject to the raw
ages of insects, efectually shields them
The plum, and other fruits subject to the raw.
ages Of insects, may be saved by placing OF
the branches and through the tree punches o
elder leaves.--Herkimer (N. w. journal.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-20

MUIcHING.--This term is so frequently
used by horticulturists that it would seem to
need no explanation yet we question If there
are not many who read the word without
knowing its true import. Muich, from the
Hebrew, Ito dissolve Webster says, half
rotted straw. But we apply the term to any
thing that shades the ground around plants,
whether it be straw. leaves, tan bark, rock or
planks. A plant removed in summer should
be mulched. 1t may sometimes be mulched
with rocks or pllnks to bettor advantage than
with straw or leaves, as the rock or plank
will keep the ground around the plant moist
longer than freshly-applied leaves or straw.
Cuttings of any plant will strike root and
grow finely in summer months, if properly
mulched with rocks, bricks or planks. The
advantage of mulching with straw or leaves
is, that the ground is not only shaded but en-
rched by decaying vegetable matter. By ju-
dicious mulching, almost every vegetable,
fruit or flower may be grown in perfection in
our hottest, dryest summers. We had occa-
sion, last month, to remove new variety OF
strawberry; the plants were in bloom and
fruit we carefully mulched each plant, and
have not lost one. The literal meaning o.
mulching is, to apply straw or leaves around
among plants. But plants may be mulched
with anything that will shade the ground
without taking anything from it,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-20

How TO MAKE CUTTINGS GROW. - Prof
de Lacroix, Besancon. France. says That
cuttings OF roses, apple, apricot, pear, plum,
and others, if put out in June, after his meth
cd, will grow. He takes a cutting long
enough TO let its two ends be well bedded in
the soil, and a bud in the middle close to the
ground, grows well. These cuttings should
be kept properly moistened by sprinkling
the cuttings must be of the growth of the las,
year ; the cuttings thus draw nutrition from
both ends, instead of drying up the end ii
the sir.---Jour Am Inst.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-20
Ayer'SSarSapariIla

\ compound remedy in which We have la
bored 90 produce thU most e'lcctual Alternative
that can be- mlde, ltisu concentrated extract
of Para Sarapaulla, 30 combined with other
substances OF still greater alternative power as
20 afford an effective antidote for the diseases
SaT,lparilla is reputcd 10 cure. It is believed
that such a remedy is wanted by those who
suffer from Strenuous complaints, and that one
which viii accomplish their cure must prove
of immense service 10 this large class Of our
afflicted fellow-citzcns. How completely this
compound viii do it has been proven by expcr-
imcnt on many of the worst cases TO be found
Of the following complaints -
ScHoyUA AND ScRoFUtous COMPLAINTS.
ERurTIoNs AND ERUPrvE DISEASES, ULcEns,
PMrLHs. BLorCHEs, TUNoRs, SALT RHEuV,
ScAID llrAp, SYPHILIS AND SyPHiLuc Ar
FEcuoNs MEHcuRiAL DisEAsE, DnorsY, NEU-
RALGGs OR Tie DovLoUBEUx, DEHurrY, DYs-
PERSIA AND INDIGESTION, EuYsPELAs, RosE
on ST. ANrHoNYs FIRE, and indeed the whole
class OF complaints arising from IsPuETY oP
THE BLOOD.
This compound viii be found a great pro-
motor OF health, when taken in the spring. 10
cNpo the foul humors which icstCr in the
blood 90 that season of the year. By the timc-
ly expulsion Of them many ranking disorders
are nippcl in the bud. Mulutudcs can, by
the aid of this remedy spare ih1m~clyc' from
the endurance OF foul crupuons and ulcorous
sores through which the system viii strive to
nd itself OF couuptons. ii not assisted 20 do
this through he natural channels oi The body
hy an Alternative medicine. Cleanse ont She
vitiatod blood whenever You find lbs Impurities
bursting through the skin in pimplcs, cuptons
or sores cleanse IL when Won lind 10 is OBJ
structcd and sluggish in the veins cleanse IL
whenever i; is foul, and your feelings viii toll
You when. Even where no particular disorder
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