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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-11-22

CATTLE which you arc fattening should DO
allowed their liberty as little as possible
Running about in the barn-yards and fields,
and being exposed to the various changes OF
the weather, does not assist any 10 improving
their condition. Experience has proved that
animals, in order to fatten rapidly, must he
kept closely in their stalls. Last season an
English farmer tied up four bulocks under
hoyel, thrOo in separate boxes and kept seven
loose in two yards, four in ono and three in
another, each having howell or she'd to run
under The fourteen beasts were all alike 10
age, and were treated in the same way. Those
shut up in the boxes, and those tied up, we're
all ready for market first, and those fed in
the yards replaced them in the boxes, but
when they came 10 be marketed, it was found
that they we're not ready by month as carly
as those that were tied or fastened up.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-11-22

A GREAT CALF.-Mr l. Robinson of Bar.
ton, has red Durham bull calf, eight months
old, which weighs eight hundred and twenty
five pounds, and girts five feet and half
The calf has had tho milk of one COW the past
summer, has hay and potatoes now, but is not
in extra order. His sire was imported from
ENGLAND in 1857.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-11-22

PuHpkN PIGs.-A correspondent oithc =
Geuessee Farmer writes; Ny wife be
lievcs that she las discovered new method
Of making pumpkin pics which has many adj
vantages Instead Of sewing the pumpkin,
bake it in large pieces with the skin on, in
a stove oven then scoop out the pumpkin
and treat it as if stewcd The labor and
care is very much diminished, and the pic
improved in quality"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-11-22
GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN, NOV. % 1860


Written fer the Green Mountain freeman.
Song Of the snithy.
blow, blow, blow, hammer and blow,
With strong, had hands for bread
From morn tilt night, high winds or low,
lLloW to earn MY bread.
blow TO turn the tire and shoe,
70 steel the axe and scythe-
set the temper keen and true,
lweld the gripping gyye.
l knit anew the toughest break
There's magic in my hands
rs Vulcau'3 forge made I.emnos shake
At Juri.cr'j demands,
so I, ono Of the suthy craft,
Blow strong, blow loud and long
And from my forge Leaps out tue shaft,
The spade, the plough and prong:
They turn the world all upside down
And turn the down side up
II was Eulcan's hand made Jovo'8 crown
And Jupo's golden cup:
The smithy'5 art helps others wear
The badges Of place
Some honorcd, scout bis cripsy hair
And slun lis sooty face.
| start my fire year in and out
hs plit.r7prS rast fhu fav.
Some stand around me hale and stout,
Some slump and run AVA.
But homes. here keep NY stand
Ahd at my bellows blow;
More tough and hardYgrow3 my hand,
BY forge Keeps up its glow.
save ! littl4 every yeor
Laid by for Winters snow,
and So keep my hear. in cheer
And steady blow, blow, blow.
avood, Nov 10th.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-11-22

LARGE YIELD OF WuEAr.-Mr. John Mum
Of West Fairlee, raised, during the past sea =.
son, from three bushels of seed eighty tscO
bushels Of wheat, Of aSuperior quality. The
wheat was grown upon one acre and seven
oght8 Of land; giving t'oenty.secen and one
third bushels Of wheat to the bushel of seed
or Jorty.three and ere@:GtteentAs bushels to
the acre. Beat this who can!
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-11-22

FerDwo CATrLa.--GAo practice of feed
ing hay and straw from the stack is a very
wastoiu one, yet many farmers continue to
DO his when With q little extra labor, one.
half CT more could be saved. A large amount
Of proyendor is in Ibis manner trodden under
feet By the animals. Not pnl-equcnt'y it
happens that tho stack is undermined BY the
constant " nibbIng" at Its foundation, and
falls to the ground, thereby causing IN addi-
tional waste. Grassejare annually becoming
Of more value, and should net be used prodi-
gally. The economical way is 10 feed hay,
straw, corn'stalks, etc., from racks construct
ed about the barn-yard, or, what is better
still, if possible, to draw all euch provendor
to the barn, ard feed it oul from under cover.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-11-22

LARGE YIELD or WHgAr.-Mr. Nelson
Dixie of Albany, raised tho past season fifty
bushels Of wheat from two bushels of seed.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-11-22

MUsrY BAREBLs.-Many barrels at this
season of the year are found to have become
musty, and consequently unfit for use. The
Ohio Farmer says: Put into them pint
of unsacked lime; pour thereon one or two
gallons OF water; bung up and shake the
BARREL while shaking, loosen the bung ooca-
sionally, to give vent. When it has stood
tree to six hours, pour cut, aud then rinse
with clean, cold water; if not perfectly
sweet, repeat the dose, Usually one appli-
cation viii be sufficient
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-11-22

MNceD PIas,-Ono cup full of Rncly
chopped meat, and two Of picked bce's: mix
over night, and add spices to suit the taste.
Pour on it -3mo West India moasses, and Il
little cider vinegar; let it stand till morning;
thea add one cap full Of raisins, and one OF
curraats, half cap full Of sugar, and hot
water enough to make the mass of a proper
consistency. Add a toaspoonful of butter to
each pic before putting on the upper crust
Equally as good az pies made with apples,
and in a scarcity Of fruit, is we'll worth try
ing.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

LITTLE GRAvEs.-Sacred places for
pure thoughts and holy meditation are
the little graves in the church yard
They are the repositories of mothers
sweetest JOY, half unfoldcd buds of inno-
cence, humanity touched by the frost of
time, ere yet q single canker worm of
corruption had nestled among its embryo
petals. Calous, indeed, must be tho
heart of fhm who can stand by little grave
side, and not have the holie,t emotions
Of the soul awakened 10 the thoughts of
purity and joy which belong alone 10
God and Heaven; for the mute preacher
at his feet tells him of life begun and
ended without stain; and surely this is
the spirit land, enlightened by the sun Of
infinite goodness whence emanated the soul
of that brief sojourner among us. How
swells the heart Of the parent with
mournful JOY while standing by the cold
earth bed Of lost little ones Mournful
because sweet treasure has been taken
away, and joyful because that precious
jewel glitters in the diadem of the Re-
deemer.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

AN {" april FooL."-On Saturday
March 3lst, an advertisement appeared
in the Baltimore Sun, stating that on the
next( Sunday morning the administration
of the ordinance of baptism would take
place near the Belvidere Bridge, in that
city. The hour ramed was eleven o'clock,
previous to which large numbers Of men
and women, of all ages and conditions in
life, were seen vending their way to the
designated place. Several thousand per-
sons had congregated, all waiting in anx-
ious expectation that the minister and
the subjects would make their appearance.
Soon a whisper seemed to be given from
ear TO ear that this was the first day of
April, or "All Fools Day." 1t quickly,
like an electric shock, pervaded the entire
multitude, when horsemen, carriages, and
those on foot were seen, in double quick
time, departing TO their respective homes.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09
A Reminiscence Of the Emperor Of
France.

The man who now sits upon the throne
Of France, directing the destinies of thir-
ty-six millions of people, and whose ia
cilities for raising money are probably
greater than those of any living being,
not excepting the elder Rothsc6ild, left
the st. Charles hotel New Orleans, tweu-
ty years ago, without liquidating small
bill for board. Our authority for this
assertion is the New Orleans Bee, of No
vember goth, 1889, which friend of
ours,noted for his antiquarian propensities,
has exhumed from an old chest of news
papers, and kindly handed to us. We
shal send copy Of this issue of our pa
per%o His Majesty, and if perchance it
should be instrumental in inducing that
distinguished individual to fork over TO
the proprietors Of the st. Charles, princi-
pal and interest, we shall claim com
mission of at least ten per cent for col
lecting. The Bee of tho above date
says:
Count Louis Napoleon Bonaparte,
whose arrival in this city was announced
in several of the morning papers, has
left New Orleans in high dudgeon, and
for a good reason. He was yesterday
informed by the proprietors of the st.
Charles hotel that it was customary for
gentlemen travelling without baggage
(tbe Count was splendidly provided in
that way for a man of his titular dimen-
stony to pay for their board in advance !;
whereupon the following dialogue took
place.
Count" My name is a sufficient guar
antce for my bill"
Publican" Your name, Count, is q
very good name, but it won't buy mar
keting."
Count" Make out my BILL"
Publican" 1t shall be DONE"
The Clerk thereupon presented the bill
made out in the name of Count l.. N.
Bonaparte.
Count" My name is Louis Napole-
on Bonaparte-I wish it stated in full
in the account"
A second bill was made out, and the
entire name written in fair, legible hand.
"My name is Count Louis Napoleon
Bonaparte, Prince of Sesoria, Kamschat-
ka and other depenpencies-say so in the
BILL" responded the sprig of nobility.
will not make out third bill" said
the clerk.
"Thcn I'll be - if i pay itr' said
his excellcncy, and forthwith absquatula-
ted.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPONS TO
COOP PURPosE.-A gentleman in this
city, who often takes an drive with his
family, always goes provided with the
powder and ball to shoot his horse in the
event Of runaway. This is a singular,
but certainly very wise precaution.-
He got the idea from gentleman residing
few miles from New York, who, driving
home one night last summer, with his
wife and two children in the carriage, was
placed in imminent danger by an unman-
ageable horse, which had taken fright at
a lantern on the roadside. In attempting
to hold the affrighted animal the lines
broke, and the horse dashed on at a
break-neck speed. Fortunately the gen
tleman bethought himself of a revolver
in his side pocket and drawing it, shot
the horse through the head. The animal
staggered and fell. The occupants Of
the carriage were thrown out, but escaped
without serious injury.-Lafayette Coa-
rier.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

SALT ON GRASS AND WHEAT.-J. N.
H., Of Salem, N. Y, writes to tho Gene
see Farmer, and recommends mixture
of four bushels of salt to two of plaster,
as top dressing for timothy, and says
further:
For potatoes, my rule is 10 mix ono
bushel of salt to four bushels of plaster,
and put tablespoonful on the potatoes
in each hill at the time of planting.
AS l live near the Onondaga Salt
springs, / have been experimenting with
salt on various crops. have been told
that salt would kill my grass and grain;
/ determined to know how much salt it
took to do that, and commenced with
half bushel to the acre, and every year
l have added another half bushel, always
mixed with two bushels of plaster, and
now l have got to sowing salt at the rate
of four bushels per acre, and find that
quantity pays the best. Last spring l
sowed eight bushels of salt, and four
bushels of plaster on two acres of wheat
and the result was beautiful crop. At
ter deducting quarter of an acre killed
by frost, and thrown away, the balance
produced AZ acres of good wheat.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09
Daniel webster Matched by Woman.

In the somewhat famous case of Mrs.
Boggen's will, which was tried in tho
Supreme Court, some years ago, Mr..
Webster appeared as counsel for the APP
pellant. Mrs. Grcenough, wife Of Rev.
VIM. Greenough, tall, straight, queenly
looking woman, with keen, black eyo.
a woman Of great self possession and
decision Of character, was called TO the
stand as witness on the opposite side
from Mr.. Webster. Webster, at glance,
had the sagacity to foresee that her testi-
mony, if it contained anything of impor-
lance, would have great weight with tho
court and jury. He therefore resolved to
break her up, if possible; and when sho
answered to the first question put to her,
:" | believe" Webster roared out, " We
don't want to hear what you believe, wo
want to hear what you know"
Mrs. Greenough replied" That is
just what | was going to say, sir" and
went on with her testimony; and not
withstandipg repeated efforts to disconcert
her, she pursued the even tenor of his
way, until Webster becoming quite fearful
OF the result, arose, apparently in great
agitation, and drawing out bis large snuff
box, thrust his thumb and finger to tho
very bottom, and carrying the big pinch
to both nostrils, drew it up with gusto,
and extracting fiom his pocket very
large handkerchief which flowed to his
feet as he brought it to the front, he
blew his nose, which rang distinct and
loud through the crowded hall.
Webster-"Mrs. Greenough, was Mrs.
Boggen very neat womanl"
IL cannot give you very full informa-
ton as to that, sir; she had one very dir
ty trick"
"What was that, ma'amT
"She took snuff
The roar Of the courthouse was such,
that the future defender Of the Constitu-
ton subsided, and neither rose or spoke
again until after Mrs. Greenough had va
Gated her chair to another witness--hav-
ing ample time to reflect upon the inglo-
rious history Of the man who had stone
thrown on his head by woman.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09
SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL FROM EMERso.

SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL FROM EMERSON.
-" Grief and Joy-Hope and Fear
Tears and Smiles-Pain and pleasure
are all twins; children of the same moth
er, linked together throughout the whole
world of humanity. No lot, no country,
no climate, no scene, no condition may
claim the enjoyment of one, without the
rebuking companionship of the other
No cloud, however is without its inner
light. The blue sky still harbors behind
the gloomy canopy, ready with its sun
shine, and keeping tho sad soul from be-
ing entirely delivered to despair. No
condition is so lowly, as TO be without
hope, no sorrow so poignant and oppres-
sive, as not to permit the consolation of
some sweet minister, interposing at the
right moment, with compensation and
perhaps delight. There no such thing as
unmitigated evil; and there is no such
thing as pleasure and joy, without cloud
or qualification. We have only to open
our hearts to the smile and sunshine /;
not turn our backs or shut our eyes to
the angelic visitor, who is always sure to
stand upon the Threshold, whenever we
deserve most need and are willing to give
him welcome"
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

BALLooNING TO EURoPE.-The expe-
rienced aeronaut, Mr.. Wise, is making
preparations to try voyage to Europe
in monster balloon, with view to solve
the question whether the air is navigablc.
Mr.. Wise is now engaged in making ex-
perimental trips, and delivering lectures
upon aerial navigation, for the purpose of
raising funds to carry out his expedition
to Europe-some six or seven thousand
dollars being required for this purpose
The Smithsonian Institute will probably
supply him with the necessary instru-
ments to make his observations and ex-
periments in upper air.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

Messrs. Robert Carter and julius Bing
have contributed creditably. The bio
graphical notices occupy the larger pro-
portion of the indexed titles, and hun
dreds Of persons, small and great, living
and dead, are here crowded before the bar
Of public opinion in curious juxtaposition.
John Esten Cooke furnishes the princi-
pal articles in biography, such as Pat
rick Henry, Andrew Jackson, Washing
ton Irving, and Thomas Jefferson. An
interesting life of Humboldt, and one of
Hume, are also worthy Of note. Pro-
fessor Parsons has enriched the volume
with several able legal papers, of which
that on Insurance is of unusual impor-
tance and value. For The space occupied,
this treatise on vital commercial subject
is remarkably full and lucid elaboration
of the science of underwriting.
So let the news-paper and the new
books have each their place in our life of
toll and work and struggle, so that better
impulses and better principles may be
constantly cherished and perpetuated.
l can not close without saying that
when in Detroit, last week, we met sever
al of your business men from Grand Ha-
ven, at the Russell House," which for
elegance and comfort is not surpassed by
any house in the West. 1t is magnii-
Gently furnished, warmed by steam, and
lighted throughout with gas. They are
just now re-painting and making other
Improvements which makes it, centrally
located rs it is, one of the most attractive
homes for hotel in the Northwest.
More anon. Yours, ]. B. M.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

TURNING WHTE.-The Eufala (Ala-
bama) Spirit states that there is an old
negro pilot on one Of the Chattahoochee
River steamers, whose skin is changing
from a jet black to the fairest white.-
His neck and arms as far down as the
fingers, are of smooth, soft, delicate
whiteness that would rival that of the
tenderest, purest Circassian. His lips
are of a soft, ruddy hue, and his face and
body are beginning to show the same rad
ical, wonderful change.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09
: The Cleveland Herald relates

: The Cleveland Herald relates a
story of an old darkey, who, to all APP
pearance, died on Sunday night of last
week. Preparations.w made for his
funeral, but while the procession was on
its way to the grave, the horse attached
to the wagon containing the coffin, took
fright, upset the wagon, and threw the
coffin out. The shock broke it open, and
the mourners werc surprised and alarmed
to see the darkey himself arrive from tho
ruins alive. He is still living, aud likely
to live for some time.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

VERY UNcERrAIN.-It is related of
Hon. ID. S. Dickinson, that he was asked
by q client in an important case, which had
just been closed and the jury gone out to
agree on the verdict, what he thought
would be the result he replied: If
there is anything on earth that God does
not know, it is what a jury will do when
out" Mil. News.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

VIM. M. Ferry Jr., Manufacturer
Of Stationary and Marine, high or low press
ure Engines, Mill Gearing, Iron and Brass
Castings, Ottawa Iron Works, Ferrysburg,
Ottawa Co., Mich. Post-0ffce address, Grand
Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

= The editor Of one of the Maine pa
pers says he has had pair Of boots Civ
en- him, which were so tight that they
came very near making him Universal
ist-bocause he received his punishment
as no went along.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

E% The Normal School building,
Ypslanti, thoroughly and elegantly ro-
built, and made better than before the
fire, was opened anew by appropriate SER
vices last week.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

Miner Hedges, Proprietor of the La
mont Premium Mills, dealer in Merchandise,
Groceries and Provisions, Pork, Grain and
Mill Feed, Shingles, &C., &c. Lamont, 0tta-
wa County, Michigan.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

FRoes AND TADpoLEs.-Helper in his
book makes the following definition of
the two classes that compose the oppo-
sition party" Says he:
A Free Soiler is only n tadpole, in
the advanced stale of transformation
an aboltionist is a full and perfectly de-
vcloped frog"
But when it is remembered that " tad
poles grow to frogs" Helper needn't
have been so sarcastic on his friends.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

Augustus w. Taylor Judge of
Probate, Ottawa County. Post-Ofice address
Ottawa Center. Court days, First and Third
Mondays of each Month.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

How TO RUIN SoN.-l. Let him
have his own way.
2. Allow him the free use of money.
8. Suffer him to roam where he pleases
on the Sabbath.
A. Give him free access TO evil compan-
ions.
s. Call him to no account for his eve
nings.
8. Furnish him with no stated employ
ment.
Pursue either Of these ways and you
will experience n most marvellous deliver
ance, or you will have to mourn over a
debased and ruined child. Thousands
have realized this sad result, and have
gone mourning to the grave.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

8. Munroe, Physician and Surgeon.
Office at his residence, Washington street,
Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

William Wallace, Grocer anil Pro.
vision Merchant. One door below the Post
Office, Washington Street
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

j. T. Davis, Merchant Tailor, Dealer
In Gents Furnishing Goods, Broadcloths, Cas-
simeres, Vestings, &c. Shop, Washington St.
next door 10 the Drug Store.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

George E. Hubbard, Dealer in
Stoves, Hardware, Guns, Iron, Nails, Spike,
Glass, Circular and Cross-cut Saws, Butchers
Files; and Manufacturer of Tin, Copper, and
Sheet Iron Wares. Job work done on short
notice. Corner of Washington and First sts,
Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

Cutler, Warts & Stedgman, Deal
ers in General Merchandise, Pork, Flour, Salt,
Grain, Lumber, Shingles and Lath. Water St.,
Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

Charles E. Cole, County Surveyor,
Civil Engineer and Leveler. Post-0fice Ad-
dress: Berlin, Ottawa County, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

J.B. McNett, Physician and Surgeon.
Office, second door above News OFFICE, wash
ington Street, Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

Boot & Shoe Manufacturing and Re-
pairing Shop, one door below Wallace's Store.
Washington Street, Grand Haven.
X. KINNEY, Foreman. II. G. F0SHA.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09


Twelve lines or less (Minion) mako square.
Business Cards, not exceeding six lines, $500.
Legal advertising at legal rates, fifty cents per
folio for the first and twenty-five cents per folio
for each subsequent insertion.
Advertisements unaccompanied with written
or verbal directions, will be published until or
dered out, and charged for. When postpone
ment is added TO an advertisement, the whole
will be charged the for the first insertion,
Job Printing,
All kinds Of Book, Card, Post-Bill, Catalogue
or Fancy Printing done on short notice, and at
reasonable rates. Blanks Of all kinds, printed to
order, with neatness and despatch.
gS~ Patronage is respectfully solicited.
Letters relating to business, to receive atten-
tion, must be addressed to the Publishers.
J.&J W. BARNS, PUBLIsHERs.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

Lewis Porter, Manufacturer of and
Dealer in Clothing Goods. No. 10, Canal ST.,
Grand Rapids, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

- Deliberate long upon what you do
but once. A maxim worth remembering.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-05-09

John II. Newcomb, Dealer in Dry
Goods, Groceries, Provisions, Crockery, Hard
ware, Boots and Shoes, etc. State Street,
Mill Point, Mich.