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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-12-06

Growing Interest in Agriculture.

We are ad to notice the good effect which
the efficient discussion upon Agricultural mat
tiers by the Legislature is having upon the peo-
pie OF the State. Before We saw scarcely IN
item of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS in our State
papers, where now the correspondents arc de.
handing an ample space. Nearly every cor
respondent gives us his approval of the interest
the FREEMAN has taken in the matter, and as
surcs us Of the appreciation Of the farmers
When their attention is called to the matter,
our farmers readily admit the want of system
and general intelligence in relation to modern
improvements and experiments, and see the
growing demand for better dissemination and
understanding of the proper application Of la
Dor and manures. The FREEMAN was the pio-
neor in this discussion, and well is it being re.
paid for its labor. The addition of the number
Of names of substantial farmers to its list of
subscribers, is already surprising to US. There
is, however, one thing lacking. Each farmer
has some peculiar thooryrsomc plan which he
has proved most beneficial which he should
take pleasure during the quiet of the coming
winter to furnish for publication. This is alb
solutely necessary for the success of the under
taking now begun, and for the successful in
augeration of system OF operations for the
improvement of Agriculture.
One other object is the formation of Clubs,
Farmers Clubs with stated meetings and dis
cussons, and the appointment of committees to
prepare essays and reports upon the condition
and cultivation of the different crops, reclaim
ing of swamps and worn out lands, composing
Of manures, the gathering of statistics and a
general inquiring into the cost and product of
certain operations that may have been going on
in any particular section during the past sea-
son. There may be thought to be difficulty
in forming these Clubs, but let one nei ghbor
suggest it to another, and he to a third, that
they have meeting at the center school house,
town house, or Otherwhere, and give out word
that such and such men are to be called on, and
expected to give their experience in certain
measures in which they have been successful -
In very short time the place of meeting will
be filled. Don't exclude the ladies, nor pass
them in silence. Household duties have very
proper place in the Club, and if household
economy could have its share of attention, it
would be worth mint of money to the State.
AS the snow disappears in spring. and the busy
season approaches, lot it be arranged that a
system of experiments touching different sub
jects upon which there is a diversity of opinion
should be had by several persons, and that their
report shall be made at the coming meetings Of
the Club. Farmers of Vermont, what say you
shall the editor be aided in making an Agricul.
tural paper, or not
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-12-06
From Italy.


European adyices inform us that Garibaldl
has achieved the victories Of his ambition and
retired to private life an act which cannot be
underyalued. In q career so short and brilliant
he has won name which will never die A
leM times in ancient history, and but once or
twice in modern ages, have we beheld such mag
niinity. 1t was thought to be we'll doncby Lou
is Napoleon when, having jointly with Victor
Emmanuel won I0mbardy from Austrian power,
he released his interest in thu province to his
royal partner in the enterprise b it the king
dom Of Naples is more truly GIribaldi's than
Lombardy was Louis Napooons. lie has con
quered it alone, almost literally, and the hearts
Of the people are given to him in return. Had
he possessed the ordinary ambition Of the world,
with perfect ease he could have SO turned affairs
that the people Of Naples would have suffered
no other ruler than GaribaIdi to take the place
of the tyrant whom he had 50 miracuously driv-
en- out Bat from the beginning to the end of
his great emancipation, he steadily kept before
the eyes Of all his followers the declaration that
what he was sowing in toll and bloodshcd Vic
tor Emmanuel was to reap in peace and author
ity-;he good of the Italian people being the
sole object Of his mission.
He has, therefore, embraced the first oppor-
tunty to redeem his promise Though the
King of Naples still holds Gleta, his retirement
or his capture is certain, and the people have
formally docreed annexation to Sardinia. All
the work Of deliverance is done that can be done
now, and 30 Garbald retres to his little island
home off the coast of Sardinia. But he init
mates that his withdrawal is but for a time
By next spring, he tells his companions in arms
that an army of a million Of men will be want
ed to follow him again to fresh conflict. Whcth
er Eenetia, in spite Of its famous quadrangle,
is then to undergo what Naples has experienced
during this season, or whether Hungary is t,
rise, and Austria is to be assaulted and Italy eli
lar9cd bya base of operations in that quarter,
it were useless now to speculate. We can only
SAY hat the noble man who has achieved 90
T much by his daring and also by his disinterest.
edness, has given sufficient guaranty that he
will be equal to any task which fate may have
in reserve for him. In the meantime Kay peac
f and happiness be his.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-12-06

1t has been reported that, Of the three
successful electors on the straight Doug las
ticket in New Jersey, only one is sure of vo-
ting for MIR. Douglas, the rest being for Mr.
Breckenridge. But as we do not know on
what authority this statement rests, We assign
all three to Douglas, in accordance with tho
ticket on which they were nOmlnally run. Thus
it will be seen that the several Presidential can
didates for 1860 will, in all probability, receive
tho following electoral Yotea. VIZ:
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-12-06

AMEN, Htr Or Mlss,-rhis remark said to
have boen made by an over ardent nearer who
didn't exactly understand the pith OF what was
going on, is well illustrated in the closing of
the S:ntincrs remarks upon the Legislature
Thank God people of Vermont They
havn't done much honor and no good? Would
that this body might not meet again in five
years.
If the junior will read this, he will see that
he must have been II Icetle in the " hS," to be
asking the people of Vermont TO thank God
that the Legislature has not " done much hon
or aud no good,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-12-06

we think the session just closed has been one Of
more than ordinary interest, and one which wa
think will not to impair the confidence which
the people OF this State have hitherto reposed
id their public servants.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-12-06

To New SuBscRlRERs.-Bac numbers con,
tanning the story now publishing in the FREE
MAN, will DO sent to all new subscribers before
the first of January.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-12-06

SOUTH lARDwIcK AcADmY.-A correspond
eut sends us sketch of the proceedings at the
Exhibition at Solth Harkwck Academy, on
the Goth ult,, which shows the school in . very
furnishing condition, bat tho crowded state #
our columns prevents lis publication.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-12-06

The effort which was made in the Vermont
Legislature to repeal the Personal Liberty Law
failed. There wero fifty Ell ght votes in favor Of
repeal to one hundred and twenty-five opposed,
in the House. As the Democrat strength is
bat twenty five, it follows that at least thirty
,hree Republicans voted for repeal.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-12-06

Mr. Lincoln President elect, has been on a
visit to Chicago, and made 4 few short speeches,
carefully avoiding political topics, however.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-12-06

PErmrAcrIoNs. -Somo remarkable petriiac,
tons have been discovered al Pixies Peak tha
most notable being the base of amammoth pine
tree. When found it was still standing, bat in
several pieces, having the appearance of stump
shaken and shivcred by u violent wind, which
had torn the remainder of the trunk away 1t
measured ten feet across, and it is believed that
the original diameter was as much as twelve
feet. Several pieces have been taken away,
which arc said to show the grain of the woodas
in its natural state, while from the cracksre
in has exuded and is petrifedin pollucid, honey
like drops, somewhat resembling pearls.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-12-06

VALUATION OF REAL EsTATE.--The following
is an abstract Of the valuation Of real estate in
Vermont as ascertainedb by the appraisal OF 1860,
together with the loss and gain in the several
counties, as compared with the last appraisal,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-12-06
Wood! Wood !

Those Of our subscribers who wish to pay in
Wood, are requested to deliver it Immediately.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-12-06
MISSOURI AND HER PROGRESS TOWARD FRERpon

Missouri AND her PROGRESS TOWARD FREEDoH.
The number of votes polled in Missouri at the
late election was upward of 1863 900, which is
an increase of "a per cent, since the Presiden-
tial election of four years ago This fact attests
wonderful growth in population during that
term. The State will gain two or three mem.
bers Of Congress under the new appointments.
The st. Louis Democrat remarks
e" The universality of the vote for Lincoln and
hamlin in this State is the most suspicious and
gratifying circumstance which the returns dis
close There are bui rery fer counties in which
III. Republican hcket did NOT get some rot.S-
Would it not appear from this that freedom Of
outrage is Il practical right in Missouri IV
must be remembered that in the country they
vote cir0 roce or hand in open ballots Voting
by secret ballot is confined to st. Louis county,
What we have to congratulate ourselves chiefly
upon, Is not for having giving Lincoln seventeen
thousand votes, but having asserted and conquer
cd the right to vote for whom We please. Yet
pro slavery despotisnl Is not wholly subducd-
The old Adam gave occasional signs of life dur.
ing the campaign. Vile MODS and many vile
threats were directed against the Republican
movement and the leading actors in it but the
figure to show that these appliances of barba-
rism did not prevail. The Republican orgonisd-
ten as so rooted in the soil Of Missouri as to defg
crery influence Gdcc1Sc TO its existence or eGpan-
sion. TAs.absolution Of slavery is orcrthrotca
In the domain Of public opinion it is at last re.
duced to the common level, and must abide its
fate in common with all other Institutions"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-12-06

MATTERS At WAsHINGroN.-W Washington,
Nor. q. Tho Census Bureau has the returns
from all the States, including South Car =,
except in IL few scattered districts where icy
are withheld for correction, Tie returns are
in earlier than ever before, but not in season
for communication to Congress at the com
mencemtnt of the session, for enumeration of
the inhabitants and new Representative ap-
porti0nment
rhe steamer Brooklyn is daily expected with
the Chirlqui Commission.
Senator Davis of Mississippi is here,
The President Message is in the bands Of
the printers.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1860-12-21
Choosing Husbands.

When girl marries, why do people
talk of her choice In ninety-nine cases
out of hundred has she any choice 7
Does not the man, probably the last she
would have chosen select hcrs A lady
writer says" have been married ma-
" years; the match was considered
good one, suitable in every respect-age,
position, and fortune. Every one said l
had made a good choice, loved my
husband when / married him, because he
had by unwearicd assiduity succeeded in
gaining my affections; but had choice
been my privilege, l certainly should not
have chosen him. As look at him in
his casy-chair, sleeping before 6rc, q
huge dog at his feet pipe pecpiag out
of the many pockets Of his shooting-coat,
cannot but think how different he is
from what would have chosen. My first
penchant was for clergyman; he was
hatterer, and cared bat little for me,
thosgh l have not forgotten the pang Of
his dcsertion> My next was a lawyer, a
young man of immense talent, smooth, in
sinuating manners; bat he, too, after
walking, talking, dancing, and flirting, left
me. Either of these would have been my
" choice" bat nay present husband chose
me, and, therefore, married him. And
this, | cannot help thinking, must be the
way with half the married folks of my ac-
quaintance,"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1860-12-21
Some Items about Expresses.

The Empress Of Austria is so unwell
that her physicians have declared that she
must spend the winter in the Island of
Madeira, aud messenger has already
been sent there to make preparations for
her arrival. 1t was thought that the rude
climate of Vienna, and the dust resulting
from the demolition of buildings caused by
the opening of new streets, would be more
than the lady could stand this winter
The Empress will make a long sea voyage
to get to Madeira She was to leave vi.
emma on the 10Th of October, on her way
to Belgium. At Ostend or Antwerp she
will embark in an English frigate for tho
health-giving island whittier she is bound.
Her sister, the ex-Quccn of Naples, and
probably exiled Francis H., will spend
the winter with her in Madeira.
The Empress of France, they say, looks
extremely well in mourning costume, which
becomes her delicate frame, and her pen-
sivc expression of countenance. She will
assume mourning costume, and with all
the French Court wear it, as token OF
respect to the memory of the late Dowa-
ger Empress of Russia.
All the Expresses now living are young
and handsome women. The one most
prominently before the worlds eye is Of
course the Emperess Eugene. She was
bora in 1896, and was thir,yfour years old
on the 5th Of last May. Her maiden
name was Eugene Marie de Guzman.
Countess of Teba- The Empress Of Aus-
tria will be only twenty-three years old
on the 24th of next month. She was, like
the ex-Queen of Naples, Princess Of Ba-
varia, and her name was Elizabeth Amel-
ia Eugene She was married when only
seventeen years old The Empress Of
Russia is thirty-slx years old, and was
married to the preset Emperor, then tho
Grand Duke Alexander, when seventeen
years old. She is daughter Of the
Grand Duke of Je.sc, and has nearly =
dozen name&-[Ere- Post.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1860-12-21
Very Obliging.

\ tradesman was waited on in his shop
by Il sapcrbly dressed female, whom he
addressed, and desired to know what COM
mands she wished to favor him WITH
The lady, after lifting her veil which hid
a not very handsome face, intimated in
style corresponding with her dress, that,
hearing there was vacancy in that gen.
tlcmans service, she desired to be engaged
to him as house maid.
The gentleman stated that his bet
ter half was at her residence in the SUI
barbs, The following dialogue then oc-
curreds
Servant Girl---(in qucrulous and dis
satisfied tone)-then you reside in the
country. That woald he SO inconvenient-
Gcntlcman-But then We could remove
TO town,
Servant Girl--And the washing l am
given to understand is done al home, which
don't much like
Gentloman-But VIC could give that
out.
Servant Girl--And are there any chill
drcn9
Gcntlcman,--SeSe
Servant Girl---tIn great excitement,
and half inclined to faint. >-Seyea chill
drcn
Gentleman.-But then TO obligc you
We co-ld drown few of them.
The lady servant turuei upon her heel,
und went away from the premises with the
air of Cleopatra.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1860-12-21


Hist look there
The speaker was one of two young mer
who had come up to the mountains on {
pedestrian and sketching expedition, from
Philadelphia. As he spoke he laid hi,
hand on his companions arm.
The person he addressed looked, and
saw little girl about ten years old, ad
vaacisg along an old blackberry PATH
She was brown as a berry from exposure
to the sun; and her feet and arms wer,
bare but there was grace about her as
she came tripping forward, that princess
might have euyied.
Just in front of her spider had spur
his trap across the path, and, as the young
man spoke, she slightly stopped her head
and raising her hands, pushed the cob
webs aside. 1t was this artlcss, natura
movement, which completed the picture.
IL should like to paint her" said he who
had spoken.
What love at first sight ," answered
his companion, laughing. TO think OF
the fastidous Clarence losing his heart Il
suu-burnt fairy. You are eighteen and
she about ten-oh, you can afford tc
wait
This conversation had been carried on in
whispers. The child, still advancing, had
by this time come opposite to the two
Young men. On seeing them she stopped
and stared curousl y at them, as young
deer that had never been hunted, may be
supposed to stop and regard the first stran'
ger that enters the forest Her bright
speaking face, as she thus stood, graceful
" arrested, was not less beautiful, IN ITS
way, than her 1.-THE figure.
My dear, " said the last speaker, would
YOU like to be made into a picture? My
friend here, is painter, and will give you
a dollar if you will let him sketch you"
The child looked from the speaker to
his friend. Something in the latter's face
seemed to restore the natural confidence
which the frec-and-easy air Of the other
had, for the moment, shaken. She drew
coyly up to him, as if for protection.
II have read of pictures" she said
looking up into his face, "but | never saw
one. Is it a real picture of me you will
make ?"
The artlcss, appealing manner OF the
child went to the young mans heart. lie
would a. soon have joined in banterlng a
sister as in banterng her. lie took her
hand as he replied.
II will make as good picture of you
as can, if you will let me, a picture
like one OF these.
He opened his portfolio, which contain
ed various eketches. ,.,
80, how beautiful !" cried the child
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1860-12-21
9oetru Y.
Oh, be not the First,

On, be not the first to discover
blot on the fame of friend,
flaw IN the faith of lover.
Whose heart may prove true to the end
We none Of us know one another,
And oft into error We fall;
Then let us speak well of our brother.
Or speak not about him at all.
A smile or sigh may awaken
Suspicion most false and undue.
And thus our belief may be shaken
In hearts that are honest and true.
How on the light smile of gladncss
Is worn, by the friends that We meet,
10 cover soul full of sadness,
loo proud to ackuow ledge defeat.
How often the sigh of detection.
Is heavcd from the hypocrit's breast,
10 parody truth and affection,
or Iull suspicion TO rest.
How often the friends we hold dearest
Their nohlcst emotions conceal.
And bosom' the purest. sinccrcst,
Have secrets they cannot reveal.
Leave base minds 10 harbor suspicion,
! And small ones To trace our defects
Let ours lie noble ambition.
For base is tie mind that suspects.
We none Of us know one another.
And oft INTO error We fall
Then let us speak well of our brother,
Or speak not of him at all.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1860-12-21

a THoUGHT on SFLF-
oak that stands alone to contend with the
tempest's blasts, only takes deeper roots
and stands the trmer for ensuing conflicts,
while the forest tree when the Woodman's
axe has spoiled its surroundings, sways
and bends and trembes and perchance il
uprootcd, So it is with men. Those who
are traiaed to sc.f-rcliance are ready to 90
out and contend in the sternest conflicts of
life; while men who have always leaned
for support on those around them. are up.
prepared to breast the storms Of adyersity
that arise.
The men who stand boldly for the de-
fence of the truth, in the mielst Of the
food of errors that surround them, are
not the geatlemep of lily fingers whohavc
been rocked In tho cradle of indulgence
and caressoa In the lap of luxury; but
they are mon whom necessity has called
from the shade of retirement, to contend,
under the scorohing rays of tho sun, with
the storm realities of life with all its vicis-
situdes. 4" 1t is good for man that he
bear the yoke in his YOUTH
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1860-12-21

ry picture hung on the walls. 1t was tho
original sketch of her, taken eight yenrs
before, and now elegantly framed. Tho
tears gushed to Nelly'se eyes, and she threw
herself into her husbands arms.
All how love you !" she cried.
Nobody, who sees that picture, suspects
its origin. 1t is too sacred subject for
either Nelly or Clarence to alludc to-
But it was only the other day, that a eel
ebratcd leader of fashion said to friend,
What a queer pet name Mr.. Harvard
has for his beautiful bride In anybody
except genius it would be ccccntric.-
But you don't know how pretty it sounds
from his lips"
What is it ?"
CoDwEBs!
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1860-12-21

precursor, that prepared the way for their
establishment and the untimcly fate of
their progcnitor, may be a warning to them
against the arts Of demagogucs, exciting sec
tional prcjudiccs to attain political power
if this be but another day dream, it is a
source of consolation in these days of panic
and CONFUSION.
The Confederation, and the Federal Con-
stitution have been no failures during their
scperatc existence, they effected invaluable
purposes the one carried us through the
struggle of the revolution, the other pro-
tccted the Independent States in their infan-
cy, while yet unable to stand alone, or main
tain their recent acquired Independence un-
der minor confederacies; the one its Office
rendered, quietly dissolved of its own accord;
if not rescued from the threatning danger
let us trust the same end awaits the other
both then. glorious alike in life as in death
by the example Of our Country, will impress
upon the minds of men throughout the evil
izcd world, the great truth promulgated in
the Declaration Of Independence, that Gov.
crnmcnt was instituted to promote the hap.
pincss Of the people, and when it ceased t.
effect the object intended, it was the right OF
the people to alter or abolish and institute a
new Government
To the Northern Democrat and those with
him now on the stage of being, though tot
tering on the brink of eternity, and to those
now in the prime and dawn of manhood
the hope vet remains, that as the Union was
formed so will 1t be dissolved in peace and
If from want of congeniality, in the respect.
i've institutions of the two great sections
they could not accord under one gevcrcment
they would scpcratc, and cultivate amieabl,
relations as independent if not allied nations
\ Confetlcraey or Federal Government
constituted by independent States, each Stat,
under scperate organized government, rest.
ing on the will Of the people who will rally
in its support, conscious Of its strength, may
bc cxaspcratci but cannot bc ntimidatcd by
the threat of coercion. \ Confcderacy 50
constituted can never hc sustained by force
1t rcpudiates the lca Of force but it rest,
ON far more stable foundation mutual in.
tercst, plightcd faith, RESPECT to the right
and feeling Of associated States; that foun.
dati2n undermined by continued elimination
and rccriminatian and disregard of consti
tutional Obligations, the confcicracy will b,
dissolved, for no parchment stipuations car
bind together discordant States When dis
scns1ns arise between such States, as to tho
construction Of the powers, they have dele
gated To- the Fclera. Government, their diff.
icrcnets, must be reconeilcd in the spirit o
mutual Difference aud forbcarancc. or arhi-
tratcl by the sworlas between alien nations
such the yicw of the great and wise men
who framed the Constitution, when the pow
cr of eocrcing state, was denied TO tn,
Federal Government in the Convention as
scmblcd in Philadelphia in lls7.
CHARLES JARVIS.