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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-14
Thrift and Health.

BY returns made to the Register General
in France, it appears that persons who are
well to do live, on an average, eleven years
longer than those who are dependent on daily
labor. One reason for this is, the health-giv-
ing influence OF cOmposurc Of mind another,
that torehandedness remover the necessity
for hard exposures.
The same important truth is shown by the
fact that the average of life OF those who be-
long to the Society Of Friends in England,
is some fifteen years greater than Of others in
the same sphere Of life, the Fri,uds being
the world over, models Of thrift and quiet
composure.
As judicious economy promotes thrift, wc
propose it as good medcno-a medicine
sale and efficient, applicable to all cIimes,
countries, and classes. 1t is had to taAo ,
to some but steady persistence in its prac-
tee soon makes it habit, when it is rather
easier to be economical than cxtravagant.
Extravaganza, waste, and carclessncsS not
onl y ruin those who practice them, but have
a lcmoraliziug effect on those who may be
benefited thereby in material point Of
view. Persons seldom thrive whose ocou2a-
tions Or modes Of obtaining living depend
On chance, are in great measure lortuirous
or unccrtaip-such as gamblers stock bro
kcrs, robbers Nrcckers, hunters, miners Of.
fco-hvIders and spectators in general
Hence those parents are v scst who bring
up their children to the expectation Of ma
king a living or Of becoming rich by some
occupation which brings with it gains which
are moderate, uniform and steady. AS a gen.
craI ral. to young men, the first political or
yol,cd office, the first successful speculation,
is at the same time the first step towards
moral degradation, aud towards premature
grave.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-14
Calais Farmers and Mechanic5' Club.

We have on our Table large amount Of
interesting matter which has been from time
to time brought out by the Farmers and Me-
chancs' Club in Calais, which we shall take
occasion to draw from Republication as our
columns demand We give this week letter
from the Seer tary, to whose kindness we
are under obligations for the several reports,
&C., &c; also report on grain and grass
growing, read before the Society. The Sec
rotary Informs us that a finished style Of
writing has not been so much the object of
the Association, as Improvement in agricul-
tura matters, but we think there is no need
of excuses in that line We shall be pleas
ed to receive communications from any
source, and no one need withhold because of
a finished style of writing
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-14
What Air do you Breathe ?

Is it the hot, impure air Of a close unven-
tiIatcd room, or the pury air Of heavea g
Much is said, and truthfulIy, of the superior
vigor OF our mothers and grandmothers over
wives and mothers of the present day. 1t
would he interesting to know, how much of
this is due 10 the kind Of rooms they Stag in
they can not be said to lire in such habi
taticns. 1t cannot be denied, that many
tarm-houses, as now constructed, are unfavor-
able to health. They are more comfortable -
than those Of our fathers, and have many
more conveniences and eegancies but in one
particular, at least, they ure less conducive
to the preservation Of health. The old-tash-
Toned farmhouse had low ceilings it is true,
but then it had large rooms, especially the
kitchen, and it had broad, open fire place,
making abundant ventilation. The doors and
windows, too, were not so scrupulously tight
at the joints, as though the external air were
poisonous aud must be shut out The mod
erns walled up our fire places, listed every
crack, and then put into them huge, air-tight
stoves. Then we have sat down in our com
Portable . rooms, expecting 70 enjoy good
health
1t is no wonder that farmers families, ev-
erywhere arc becoming less robust every year.
The men, who are out Of doors most of the
time, suffer comparatively little injury; but
the females, confined as they are, day and
night, to these close apartments, are growing
pale, and saIlow, and nervous, and are break
ing down prematurely.
Every one should look at this matter, and,
if possible, apply a remedy. A partial one,
at lcas., is easily obtained. Make an open
ing in your fireplace, as large as u stoyo-pipe,
and ano.ber in the chimney breast, near tie
ceiling for The escape Of foul and over-hcated
air. Then, to supply the Dom with fresh
air, and to promote good circulation, at
tach springs or puIleys to the upper sashes of
your windows, so that they can C dropped a
lew inches from the top. It is we'll to hang
curtain before the opening, to prevent too
Sudden drafts Of air upon the occupants of
the room. This, or some other contryance
for introducing fresh air, and carrying off the
impure, will do much to promote the health
and comfort Of our families. --AgricultwiSt
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-14
MOUNTAIN FREEMAN JUNE II 1880
becomes a clumsy cripple.

becomes clumsy cripple.
Horses likely to become hoof-bound gen.
orally have small, tough, horny hoofs of rap
id growth; but with proper care, they may be
kept free from lameness. If the shoe be not
properly fastened near the heels, it causes the
toe to incline forward, the sole becomes hard
and dead, the heels contract and the frog is
injured. Lameness must follow from the &C,
ton Of the coffin Joint being retarded.
o keep the foot in its natural shape the
shoe should be made to fit wide at the heols !;
the "calk should stand square, inclning
little outward The shoe should be nailed
well back towards the heels, say from an inch
and quarter to two inches from the calks,
thus securing it soIidIy from heel to toe
When the foot is in its natural shape, as
strong nail-hold can be had at the turn of
the heel as anywhere abont the hoof
The clip, or outward projection from the
shoe, used by many, is worse than useless.
The hoof is weakened by the notch made to
receive it, and is injured by the burning given
to lit it in. BY this treatment horses whose
feet have been worn short at the toe, have
often been famed by crisp4ug the sole and af-
tecting the quick, causing it to tester in few
days after shooting. After horses fee. have
been thus maItreated, it will most generally
take ii ON six months to a year, proper care
to restore them to a sound condition.
A shoe properly put on should remain from
ten to fourteen weeks. If horse is shod
oftener than once in two months, there will
not be sufficienr growth to afford a solid hold
Tor the nails. NJ. B KERK.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-14
Calais Farmers Club.

EDITOR FREEMAN Noticing in your col.
umns of April 5th an invitation for the Sec
rotary OF the Calais Farmers and Mechanics
Club to forward the Essays, Reports, &C.,
for publication, it will be well, for the sake
of introduction, to give your readers brief
sketch of TIE advancement of this Club, :" as
it is the only one in the County"
1t was organized January 4th, 1859, and
it numbers now some forty of the most prom
inent farmers and mechanics in Calais and
vicinity, as members
The last winter there have been some very
spirited discussions upon the different sub
jects pertaining to farming, &C., to full
houses, and there seemed to be a good degree
of interest felt for the welfare of the Club,
so much so that old men with grey heads at
tended, as well as the young. The ladies
were also welcomed whenever a subject was
under consideration that would interest them,
and they attended from all parts of the town
and vicinity. Some very good Essays were
read by the farmers wives upon their mode
of making butter and cheese.
The meetings were held once week, and
presided over by Mr.. Albert Dwinell, as
President.
would further say that there have been
arrangements made for Town Fair the com.
ing fall. W. 2. s., Sec.
Calais, June 1st, 1860
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-14
Errors in Shoeing Horses.

Crippled and hoor bound horses are bccom-
ing more and more common where they are
used on hard roads, and the methods of shoe
ing adopted by many bIacIsmiths to prevent
IamcneSs, in the opinion Of the writer, oily
Increase the evil. Usually shoes are made
with the nail holes too near the toe. This
leaves the ! eel unsupported, and throws the
stain, in travelling and pulling, about lid
way between the heel aud toe which is the
weakcs part Of the hoor Often, when the
shoes a,e removed, the sole Of the foot is
found TORN loose from the hoof at the heels,
leaving sores called corns This is more COM
mon with heavy wide footed horses, though
the same style Of shoeing will produce it in
all.
Burning the hoof with the hot shoe, to fit
it to its place, is often practiced. a number
Of Yeas cxperio co has taught me that this
should not be Gonc. When horses hoof is
properly trimmed, the sole is less than Il quar-
ter of an inch thick burning will crisp and
destroy the life of The seam, causing the sole
aud hool to scpaat This is followed by
sprawing and rottenness of the hoof, lower
ing Of the sole, turniut up of tho toe, and
general ill shape OF the foo, aud tho horse
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-14
Report on Grain and ss-Growing.
To the President of the Farmers and
Mechanics association IN Calais

To the President of the Farmers and
Mechanics Association IN Calais
Your Committee, to whom was referred
the subject Of grain and grass-growing, would
report very briefly as follows :: Although
qrass is the principal crop with u.s. yet there
is connection between our growing,o of grass
and grain. We need to pillow deep, enrich,
and hoe a0eN our old land, for corn, that
thereby preparation may be made for the
best of grasses. When the ground is thus
well fortified and prepared, we should sow
on the grass seed one peck Of clean nerds
grass and about the same quantity OF clean
clover-secd, 10 the acre. 1t may be with
wheat, rye, barley or oats, if sown very thin
and early. say not more than two bushels to
the acre. This work should be done, if pos
siblc, in April, or us soon as the land becomes
thawed and suitable to work, looking especi-
ally at the condition OF the soil, and not at
the moon. The ground, being freed from
stone, should be rolled and smoothcd in the
best possible manner as soon as the grass
seed and grain is sowed and covered
AS our old land lacks mostly for lime, pot
ash, &c., We Should get all the ashes we pos
sibly can from the house, sugar-housc and
from old log heaps, and every available place,
and distribute upon the newly'sown land and
upon the old pastures; and mixed with our
compost. upon our mow-felds, and also where
it may be the soil is 100 moist for blowing,
ashes should be scattered as much as possible.
Straw, old leaves, and everything containing
the fcrtilizing ingredients of lime potash,
SILICA, and other iertii2ing qualities, should
be sought, prepared, and scattered ufon orr
grass and grain fields, especially upon the
grassland as GRASS is the "Sine YuD non y
to the Nermort farmer.
suppose as it is left to another Commit
tee, perhaps, to report on manurcs and their
application, it would not be exactly in order
for me to enlarge on this topic. Yet we
know that upon our old cultivated fields we
cannot have good grains and grts@es without
a iudiciou8 and liberal use Of the fertilizers.
Especially, | would say in conclusion, let not
our old pastures be robbed. II cattle are
yardcd nights in the summer time, let the
puverized manures be distributed back again,
and before the cattle lie upon the grass
Why not have the droppings Knocked ana
scattered, as upon the moving fields, in early
spring?
Respectfully submitted by you Committee,
LESTER WARREN.
MARKING SuErp.- Dry Venetian Red is
said to b. the best paint which can be used
for marking sheep 1t combines with the oil
of the wool, and cannot be easily removed
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-14
Getting the Pony Shod, and what came of It.

went to the smiths one sultry day
For shoes for my favorite pony,
And stood in the door of the shop. the while
And played with the Watchdog Tony.
Ihen watched the sparks from the flaming forge,
ana talked to the smith of the weather.;
I'll, what with the heat and with nothing to say,
grew thirsty and dull together
"hen' down by the well, through the garden gate,
Seeing Susan, the blacksmith's daughter,
brushed the coal-dust from my face, and went
10 ask for drink of water.
The bucket heavy the chain was long
You would say so too, if you saw it;
Twas down in the well, and my arm was strong,
SO offered, of course, to draw it.
She thanked me; we leaned on the COOL wet curb,
The soft shadows over us gliding,
AS she filled the pail, remarking, the while,
" IT'S very warm day for riding"
answered. and took from her small brown hand
bright dpper brimming over,
And thought, while drained it in sight of her smile,
How happy must be her lover.
stepped slowly across the lagsones wet,
When she said, without blush or furry,
- Your pony can't surely be waitingyet
And why need you he in a hurry ?"
So carried the pail to the kitchen door,
Wherelay sleeping my old friend Tony
She talked to me while was resting and said,
With the rest, she 6 wished she had a pony"
" You may ride mne,'' I said, and so the next day
sent it by Cyrus, her brother
But the pony had life, and alone, wasn't safe,
So went, just to make up the other.
Well, Susan liked riding, and liked too;
So we tried it, of course, quite often,-
Till at last, the short days of the autumn grew
Too chill for the sun to soften.
Then to Susan said '"since we cannot ride
This drery November weather
If you think you would like it as we'll, my dear,
Suppose we try walking together :"
Will you walk with me, always iI said and as she
Said not g nay" took it for gran ted
For" silence is yea, SO the old adage says;
And silence was just what wanted.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-14
Composing Manure

The compost heap is generally an aggom-
Grafton Of everything that can be raEod or
scrapod together, and many seem to think
that therefore its value depends upon its size.
This is far from being the fact It would be
a waste Of labor to cart common soil to the
compost heap, to be again carted to the land
as the soil would gain nothing by the opera
ton, unle S made useful in the retarding the
too rapid fermentation of the manure, or in
absorbing gases evolved in the decomposition
Mixing two manuros together in the compost
does not necessarily improve them Indeed
the value of each may be dcteriorated by the
mixture. For instance, il blood, oflaI &c.,
from the slaughter-house should be compost
ed with barn manure, very active fermcnt-
alton Nould take place, and the value Of both
be ossened, Lime sc often see put into
the compost heap, but if it should be mixed
with compost similar to the above, the mis-
chief would be complete, as the nitrogen, con-
tanned in these organic substances, aud the
most valuable part OF the manure, would be
in great measure dissipated. The rapidly
with which time dissipatos ammonia may be
easily tested on small scale by placing some
moiStened guano IN the PAIN OF the hand
then adding little powdered lime and rub 1
ping ootn 'ogo'ner W WIN inc niger. Inc
Snleil Oh ammonia VIII T % as S'Fon9 as from
ooI'l0 o. n"r'SpoI" IT, l''S' eau oI MIXING
lness Two ~ro"s m4nur4 eS l' 4 slauY4 L
"o,so ''"p o"i" 4aH 'oG'y"4 t t e n"I 0 9
1ou'pos,o" soP1,".,9 . ''n" '' h vsn SUI, G'y
o""" ooN . o"'le ~ 9 tla2 tnn Io ,n; 5
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-14

CHEAP SPONGE CAKE-One cup white
suaar two spoonfuls butter, one cup sweet
milk, one tablespoonful cream tartar one
half teaspoonful soda. \ little less than
pint of -four one egg, and nutmeg.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-06-14

Making HuErp.- Dry Venetian Red is
said TO b, the best paint which can be used
for marking sheep 1t combines with the oil
of the WOOL and cannot be easily removed
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-18

cratic Committee, alarmed, covered tie town with flaming posters, reading
 s'DEMocRATst VorE EARLY, AND WE ARE SAFET Every poster read, on elee,ion morning:
 DEMOCRATS. Vorx EARLY, AHD VoTE OFTEN! believe this to have been the origin of the quizcal saying, "Vose early, and vote ofleni'
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-18
Dz2. x. ETcGDwN,S SAE2SAP AEaIElLIA

And Iodf5e 0 Potash, DREPARED FROM FRESH ROOT, THE ! only kind on which physicians or the public can rely, old root being inert. Its components gre extoled by some of the most distinguished physicians in the world, as Foriyce, Brodie, Bell, ssc., for the cure of Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Syphilis, scrofula, Diseases of the Eyes, Ears, Head and Skin, Throat, Neck, Lnngs, Liver, Kidneys, Spleen, Stomach, Bladder, Womb, Female Complaints, Dropsy, Old Sores, ( (McGown's Ointment to be applied,) Tumors, PimpIes, ErGptions, Ssc It makes the skin Clear and Smooth. and should be used in Spring and Sammer to Pu- rify the Blood and prevent Sickness. Large bottle, sl 90. sSmall, Sl co.
 DT. E. TEcGGxyn's Essence Of TaP-A certain cure for Bowel Complaints and Diseases of the Lungs.
 Dr. T. S1cGo.yE's s DOggv0od and aron-A certain and permanent cure for Ghil!s and Fevsf, Ague Cake or Enlarged Spleen, Night Sweats, Debility, D, spepsia, Sc., &c.
 Prepared and sold at No. 143 Main street, Memphis, where Drugs and Medicines may be purchased CHEAP FOR CASH.
 Sold in Des Arc, Arkansas, by
 D. p. BLACK Ss CO, Druggists.
 Atlanta by Corn & Dobbins Grand Glaize by Fl Wheeler. april22-1Y.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-18
sAL.. oF LANps AND TowN Lars FoR THe. NoN-PAYsl


To rHEM MAYOR AND ouN Bunk. her the dbvan ei whih the no
  oftax sadh
  nsad fndau lots .to-xit:
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-18
RED RU8E, THE STREET PRINTER

Some years ago, when I occupied a seven-by-nine room on the main street of a suburban avn, from which dispersed to the public various items of pfofess,oual wisdom, ~foF consideration" 1 had a neighbor, named Rnbe Rogers, whose peculiar appearance and stTll more peca Thar tricks gained him the soubrlquet at the head of this article. Rube was harness maker, and the drolest, most mis- chievous wretch that ever half neglected his own business to make general confu- sion and merriment in those of others, He was red headed to degree fearful to contemplate in hot weather; and there IS no doubt that in the various quips on that peculiarly which he had been obliged to endure ID hIs early youth had originated much of his propensity for practical joking. have no idea of portraying his whole character, but only aIluding to so much oI Il as gave him, at one time of his life, the soubriquet of the Street Printer. Adloin ing the room 1 occupied was a small printing office, from which emanated not only the weekly issue Of the Battle Rag Of Freedom. but all the handbils, posters and circulars by which the good people of the town advertised their wants, their wares, and their wives. Rube's harness shop was nearly opposite the printing of- fee, and some portion .of his time was al- ways lounged among the types and pa per. He was very quick at picking up small smaiterIng of any manual labor, and when the job type was not in use he had a habit of setting up lines, apparently for amusement, locking them up Tn spare chases. and palling impressions of them on littie slips of paper. No doubt he commenced the habit without any partlcu- lar intention. but after time the natural mischief of his disposition suggested that his new art and the liberty of the office might be turned 10 good account. He kept his own counsel, IS all men should do who expect ta have "a good thing " and went quietly 10 work. Coles, the printer, prided himself on the excellence and accuracy of his lob work, and drew no small share of patronage away from the offices In neighboring towns, by this repafation. Of course he was very nerv- ous on the subject, as men who have their whole hearts in their work are apt to be. On the day when the new idea struck Rube, Coles was working off a lot of posters for neighboring Steamboat Com- pany. announcing the recomnlencem of running of a certain boat, in words something like the following:
 STEAMER MARGARET,
 Having been thoroughly repaired, and fitted with new bsilers. will
 RUN REcuLARLY EVERY DAY
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-18
GUARD AGAINST FALL AND WINTER FIRES BY CHOICE ASSURANCE
 WITH THE

CASH CAPITAL, 1000 GOO, ABSOLUTE AND UgfMPARED. set ssvpiss of 39asaSa 5s And the prestige of A years success and
 eXperience.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-18
"Ar PUBLIc SALE,
A WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN" :"


 Il is impossible to tell one tenth of the pranks in this line which Rube played unsupported. Suffice 1t 10 say. that. be- ing really witty, and very well acquainted with personal history in the vicinity, he generally managed to make the apparent blunders init hard" and to keep Coles busy most of the lime in explaining that "he didn't make inc blunder; somebody had pasted the letters on. he aaaered himself that he did the best bills in the State. and the most correct ones!- Per ha7s the errors and the laughs may have cost Coles lilile custom. ] am nos sure. Most of the people, fancy, after while understood that some malicious wit was at the bottom of the affair Perhaps the enlnlnal,on cl the insulting was reached when haaks, the coal dealer, who was vel known as an old and original screw. ioand his coal posters announcing
 "HAzLrTos CoAL,
 AT rRicEs TO eivE sArIsrAcr,osn Che never put himself in the mower of close dealers by saying low" changed 10 read. '' ~
 HARDY Tos COAI.
 AT PRICES TO GIVE SATISFACTION
 TO THE SELLER"
 Gradually the author of the mischief began to be suspected and the soubrique ! have quoted attached 10 Rube. Then the joke being spoiled, of course he de sisled' except at intervals, and Cole Knew comfort again Tie las. of hi pfanks wlsh which I was personally ia mll,ar moved away in the followin, spring was at the election Of lS5- There were rumofs that the American were determined to sweep the town b violence m the afternoon. and the Demo
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-18
Fire anss ssfsatsd yav5gssfoa

Risks accepted at terms consistent with sol vency and fair profit. Especial attention given to insurance of dwellings and contents, for terms of to years
 The solid dseryice long and successfully tried, and the many advantages the 44gna Insurance Company possesses in it's line, should not be overlooked by those ready to insure and under standing their best inteFeststs.
 During stringent times- the necessity for reliable Insurance becomes an imperative duty-the ability of property owners to sas- tain loss being then much lessened.
 Agencies in al! the principal cities and towns throughout the State. Policies issued Agents of the Company.
 T- Business attended to with despatch and fidelity. BENJ. BLAkENEY, Agent
 nov. 30. nes Arc. Ark.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-18
BErwEEr
HoLLIs PoIST AND B.

l. is needless to say that Rube had spent some hours during the night in neatly passing over the altered words, in corresponding type, and that as the Mar garet had more than once collapsed a fiue, the company were enraged. and Coles was distracted. From this time the game went on pretty regularly, Coles ap- parently altogether unsuspicious of his en. emys especially as Rube was very enthu. siastic in his abuse of the scoundrel who could perpetrate such an act. One of the neighboring residents not long after ad- yertIsed an auction, with the heading
 "Ar PuBLIc SALE,
 HORSE AND TWO OXEN" Which read, to the astonishmen, and hor- TOT of all good citizens:
 ssAT PUnTIc SAIr
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-18
UPWARDS OF Sl2 GOO .OOO

Of los-ss have been paid by the Hstna Insu- rance Company in the past 10 years The value Of ret;ah hEe Insurance will b. apparent from she following