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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-03-15
Farm Work for March.


March, the first month of spring, should
remind all farmers of the Importance of be-
ing pr. pared for the labors of the coming
season.
The days are now longer, and the sun rises
so high that we may soon calculate on warm
er days, and weather that will bring off the
coat Of the laborer.
In this month we cannot count on moving
the soil extensively, though 6" in old times .
we have known acres to be ploughed and
sown before the month expired 'rnese acres
were a sandy loan, not holding much
water Clay loans are seldom ploughed 50
early.
But in March we can do much to facii-
tate the labors OF planting. All the winter
heaps of manure may as we'll be hauled to
the field now as in April or May. In very
many cases the work may be done at less
cost before the frost is out Of the ground.
This winter manure may be carted into
large heaps, where it will soon ferment-and
if it lies long, it may heat too much, AID
turn white. Attention must be paid to this
for the manure might waste more by heat
ing in pile than it could do if spread out
on the surface.
When the land has been prepared by
ploughing in the fall, it is decidedly best to
spread the manure as soon as the frost is out,
and put on the harrow to bury it. On dry
land this may be done to advantage, and the
ground may now lie till planting time. An
other narrowing only will be required to pre-
pare it for corn.
When beginning can be made thus early,
it helps along surprisingly in tho hurried
time Of planting. But we must not be under
stood to divert the attention Of farmers from
the wood-pile. Enough must be hauled and
cut and sheltered to keep the kitchen kettles
warm, as occasion requires, till after the hay
season is past; for nothing looks more shah
by than to see farmer quit his scythe be-
foro ten o'clock, and trudge off to the wood
lot to procure fuel for cooking. Pile up the
wood, therefore, while you can do it as we'll
as not, and save appearances in daytime.
A mowing machine may help you, as it
has some others. Count the cost fairly, and
Loll W. INV uuCu yOu law SdN0u' We md
yet have some Of these at half the cost o.
last season, and of easier draft.--MGsSGchM
sets PlOugbmGn.
The above from the PlOughnSGn is very
much like what most farmers say about
farming. 1t is in part we'll enough, but he
forgot to say anything about the care o.
stock this month-an item Of more import
ance than all tn rest. He forgot also that
in some localities there may be sugar trees, a
a few weeks attention to which furnishes the
farmer with years supply of sweet, ani
often good item to send the editor for hi
paper If some of our correspondents don't
give us little instruction in sugar-makine
soon, we shall have to depend upon the farm
for our sugar. We have got two elm trees
and if we only had little more knowledge
of sugar-making, we might, perhaps, make
our own sugar.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-03-15

VARIETY IN TIE FooD OF ANIMALs.-No
man is contented with tho same dish for din.
ner every day, neither will he thrive as we'll
for conining himself to one article of diet,
however wholesome it may be. The Creator
has provided a constant variety of ripening
fruits aud grain to correspond with mans de-
sire for change. Animals have the same
want, and to some extent the same provision.
Tie OK ranges over the field to find out DIFF
ferent varieties Of grass. Animals in the
yard will nose over the refuse heap to pick
out something different from their accustom-
ed food. The pig turns from his regular
meal of corn, to root for nuts, bulbs, and
other tit-bits. These facts should be kept
in mind in the winter care Of stock An al
formation of roots, cut feed, oil meal, etc.,
with an occasional meal of grain and shorts,
will please their paates, keep up their appe-
tite, promote digestion and general thrift
The sweepings of the barn, which contain
clover heads, seeds, bits Of hay and straw,
ETC., should be thrown into the pen where
they will be eagerly devoured, and will con-
tribute not little to the health as we'll as
the comfort of the animals.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-03-15

Sow1NG SPRING WHEAT-Last season an
experiment in sowing spring wheat was tried
in Williamstown, from which valuable and
instructive result was obtained. One farmer
sowed at the usual time, or towards the LIST
of May; another not till the first week in
June. The latter had an excellent crop,
while the former was obliged to NOW his
straw for fodder, the weevil having entirely
destroyed the berry. BY delaying month
in sowing, the seed does not begin to form
until the fatal insect has had its day and dis.
appeared.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-03-15

"Reminiscences may keep somo fowls
as we'll as not A dozen or a half dozen
may get most Of their living in the sheds
and yards where small grains are always
scattered.
But when large flock is kept the case is
changed. Large hOcks must be fed out Of
something valuable or they cannot be expect-
ed to produce a great many eggs.
Another objection to keeping large mum.
bers of hens is this. They are SO poorly
verscd in figures that fifty hens in a flock
nevsr produce five times as much as ten
hens.
When large aocks are kept they must be
kept in separate Enclosures,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-03-15

1t is bad policy to allow cattle to roam
over grass lands in Spring. They undoubted-
ly enjoy the freedom, and relish the first
tender bits of the fresh grass, and it is q
pleasant sight to see them in the fields again !;
but they do more harm to the grass than
get Of good. In meadows that have become
somewhat run out, more seed OF herds-g grass
and clover should be sown, the surface well
narrowed both ways, and afterwards rolled.
This treatment sometimes doubles the crop.
Two tuns per acre cost little moro than one.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-03-15

Breeding-rams should be purchased just
before shearing-time, as then farmer may
be enabled to judge if they are of good
quality; and no should notice if they have
a thick fleece, covering equally different parts
Of the body, for this is an indication that thoy
are good. The quantity of the yoke or
grease is a good proof Of the thickness Of
the fleece, as the grease will be retained if the
wool be close and thick. Hence, fine wool
has the greatest quantity Of yolk. s'a
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-03-15
The Husbandman.
by FRANCIS P. SWEET.


Within the spOngy, fallOw ground
SOW the yellow corn,
And many o hill the seed hath found
Fer sounds the dinner horn.
Out in the meadows dewy calm
swing the ringing scythe;
The corn .crake knows full we'll the steel
That spares her brood alive.
The passive steer against the yokes,
Bend their 81 out necks in twain /;
And clumsy wheels, with muddy spokes,
Bear up the laden vain.
Swung by my hands, the heavy fail
Falls on the unshocked grain;
And through the barn the gentle gale
Bears of the chat like rain.
Askant they gaze, the brindled cows,
And chew their Gud in peace
The hands that guide the stubborn plows
The fragrant streams release.
The setting sun the hilltop lights,
But shadows fill the plain;
And homsward come the birds in flights,
And fowls, their roosts to gain.
She spreads the evening board with white,
Ny quiet wife for me;
And sets the children all in sight,
Their ftaher's. face to see.
The night comes on, and darkness hides
The children's faces small
To me they are my earthly guides
To them Pm all In all.
The house is stiTl-the crickets chirp,
And frogs sing in the reeds
But underneath the trees so dark,
I've sown immortal seeds.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-03-15

MAPLE SUGAR.-Large Lump for One
" Bush. Vermont is great State for some
things-Morgan horses, sheep with or without
" Cornwall finish, ~ and tall men, for instance
but can be beat in the sweetening line Our
especial u friend p (who, as one of the State
Appraisers, is F" around somedsal, and picks
up many faots,) says it may be a great thing
up there in Vermont for person to make
1000 to 1000 lbs. Of sugar in single season,
as is stated in late number of the Rural, but
in our own State, and especially on tho famous
"John Brown Tract it would be called rath-
Io~ oognsT adge Bod I@t has Dsnm made
this last season, ten TINS of as nice maple sugar
as was ever produced III Vermont The Judge
taps about tree thousand trees in one bush -
Our Vermont friends are not expected to i" dry
up y on maple sap, but to "try again. "-Ra-
raj NeD Yorker.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-03-15

How To PRESERVE LADIES FURs.-Fine
fars should be kept in cold place. An
experienced dealer will tell, the moment he
puts his hand on piece of fur, if it has been
lying in warm, dry atmosphere; it renders
the fur harsh, dry and shabby, entirely
destroying the rich, smooth softness which it
will have if kept in cold room.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-03-15

For washing fine and elegant ColOrs, the
Scientific American advises ladies to boil
some bran in rain water, and use the liquid
cold. Nothing can equal it for ease upon
Colors and for cleaning cloth. '7" s'a r.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-03-15

What becomes Of old HORSES? asked a
man OF an investigating turn of mind of our
friend George. Why said George, thought
fully, the 6nGl end of 'em is, that they get
traded off,
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-04-07

The Senate yesterday occupied with the pri-
vate calender. In the House, Mr.. Branch submit
ted resolution, which was adopted requesting the
President to communicate any facts in his posses
sion touching the reported expulsion of American
citizens from the city of Mexico, and the confsca-
ton of their property by Miramon. resolution
was also adopted calling the Secretary of State
for Mr.. Crosby's account of the facts and circum
stances connected with the occupation of the Island
of San Juan. A bill was introduced by Mr.. Haw
kins, granting bounty lands to the soldiers engaged
in the Indian wars of Florida, since the Sd of
March, 1856. Mr.. Covode, from the Select Com
mittee of Investigation, made report concluding
with resolution directing the Speaker to issue his
warrant for the arrest of Augustus Schell collec-
tor of the port of New York, to bring him before
the bar of the House to for contempt of its
authority in refusing to produce list of subscri-
bers to the New York Hotel fund, "a large amount of
which it is alleged was expended in New York and
Pen nsylvana during the last Presidential canvass
FROM LIBERIA.-By arrival at this port we
have news from Liberia to the 18th of February.
The papers contain nothing of Importance. Among
the letters received is one to Rev. DR.. Pinney,
Corresponding Secretary of the Colonization Soci-
ETY., from Mr.. l.. Seymour, who went some years
ago from Hartford, Connecticut, as missionary.
His journal of tour into the interior about year
ago, it will be remembered, was republished in
this country, and attracted some attention. His
last letter speaks very favorably of Liberia.
The Liberia Herald of February 10, says that the
President had left for Grand Cape Mount, for the
purpose of settling, far practicable, the wars
and misunderstanding of the native tribes in that
section
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-04-07

CHESAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL.-The Legislature
of Virginia, having previously passed joint reso-
luton directing the Attorney General to proceed
to foreclose any mortgages or liens held by the
State of Virginia on the Chesapeake and Ohio Ca
nal, the last day of the session, which termina-
ted on Monday, the Legislature passed tn following
additional joint resolution
Resolued by the General Assembly of Virginia,
That the Governor be and is hereby authorized to
employ such additional counsel as may be deemed
necessary in the prosecution of the claims of the
Commonwealth against the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Company, by suit or otherwise, and to make
such agreement in respect thereto with such coun-
sci as to him shall seem just and proper.
AMUsEMENTs.-At the Front Street Theatre Dan
and highly respectable houses during the whole
week, and the various performances have excited
increased admiration each night. The representa-
ton of an English Steepe-Chase is very entertain
ing the scenery and all the auxiliaries having been
gotten up in the most complete manner. Some of
the equestrian and gymnastic feats really won
derful, and deserve all the praise that has been be-
slowed upon them by the press of Philadelphia
where the Company has been performing during
the past winter. There will be an exhibition this
afternoon, designed principally for the accommo-
dalton of children and those who cannot go out at
night.-At the Holiday Street, Mr.. Chanfrau,
the comic actor, continues to play the most laugh
able characters and tonight there is offered very
attractive BILL including an extravaganza entitled
Varieties, The Manager an Search of Nouelty;
The Debutonte, peep behind The Scenes; and the
laughable farce of the Virginny Mummy.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-04-07

MARoUETRY FLOOR OIL CLoTH.-This new and beauti.
full style of Oil Cloth grained in perfect imitation Of
Rosewood Walnut and Oak public private houses is
now introduced this market by Mr.. JOHN TURNBULL
whole sale and retail dealer in this class of material
Baltimore street.
The quality of the cloth is of the finest and most du
rabe kind and will be found outwear any of the pat
terms now manufactured
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-04-07

TIE News FRoM EURoPE.-By the arrival of the
steamer Kangaroo at New York yesterday, we
have highly important news from Europe. The
question of the annexation of Savoy to France
has been definitely settled by France and Sardinia
signing treaty to that effect. proposition to
resort to ballot to settle the question was rejected
The Pope has broken off all connection with Vic
tor Emmanuel and accommodated him.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-04-07

DEATH OF JAMES X. PAULDING.-We announced
by telegraph yesterday the death of the Hon. Jas.
X. Pauding, of New York. He died at his country
seat, near Hyde Park, on the Hudson, on Wednes-
day, in the slst year of his age Although Mr..
Paulding filled several positions of national trust
and honor, he is better known to the public for his
literary productions, being novelist of no mean
pretensions. He was early connectad with Wash
ington Irving in the "Salmagundi,' and some of
the most sarcal of those papers are attributed to
Mr.. Pauldings pen. He wrote the "Dutchmans
Fireside" and "W Westward Ho," two novels that
were very popular in their day, and, besides,
tributed to most of the leading publications of the
country. Mr.. Paulding had a warm love of coun-
try, which betrayed itself in most of his writings,
which, though tinged with satire, were always pa
triotic and thoroughly American in sentiment
Politics drew Paulding into public life. In 1914,
he was made Secretary to the Board of Navy Com
missoners and after holding this office for few
years, resigned it to become Navy Agent at New
York, post which he occupied for twelve years,
until in June, 1885, he was called to fill place in
Mr.. Van Buren's Cabinet as Secretary of the Navy
He resigned in March, lS4l, two days before the
Inauguration of President Harrison, and retired to
rural residence, on the east bank of the Hudson,
in Duchess county, where the evening of his life
was passed, calmly enjoying the society of his
chdrens children and the occasional visits of life
friends. 1t is something to say, in these office
seeking times, that though Mr.. Paulding continu-
ously held various offices under the United States
Government for nearly twenty-seven years, he was
appointed to each without any solicitation upon
his own part, or that of his friends
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-04-07
THE PRIvATEERING QUESTION-PRESI
nENT RuNuA " A NC NpINIQN


AT the regular monthly meeting of the New Y ork
Chamber of Commerce, held on Thursday, the fol-
lowing letter from President Buchanan was pre-
sented and read:
WASHINGTON CRY, March 3lst, 1860
My Dear Sir:-Your favor of the 9th inst, en-
closing the able and interesting report and resolu-
tions of the Chamber of Commerce of New York. in
favor of the perfect immunity (from capture) of all
private property upon the ocean in time of war;
duly received and referred to the State Depart
ment. 1t has since occurred to me that the respect
so emnently due to the Chamber requires that
should address you few remarks in answer. War
is dreadful calamity, shocking to humanity, and
ought to be avoided by all honorable means but
whilst mankind continue in their present state will
sometimes be inevitable. If, with the small but gal
liant naval force of this country should be driven
into war with a nation possessing a navy far more
numerous and powerful than our own, we should then
be In comparatively helpless condition, without
the aid of Privateers We might, with almost as
much propriety, agree to abandon system of
volunteers and militia, and trust alone to the
regular army for our defence on the land as
to deprive ourselves of the services of Pri-
vateers, which are our volunteers and militia
upon the ocean. Besides, Prvateering NAV be
strictly guarded from abuses by law land be restrain
ed within the rules which govern our regular navy
Neither would the abandonment of war against
private property upon the ocean, of itself, afford
freedom and security to our commerce. In order
TO accomplish this object, must proceed a step
further and obtain the consent of the powerful ma
val nations that merchant vessels shall not be block
AIDED in port, but be suffered to pass the blockad-
ing squadron and go out to sea- If they should re-
main blockaded in harbors, there would be
comparatively but little private property on the
ocean to protect. powerful feet, by blockading
the mouth OF the Chesapeake, could effectuay pre-
vent any merchant vessel from going to sea from
any port situate in that noble bay or its tributa-
ries. So in regard to New York, New Orleans,
&c, DC. If the proposition to abolish war against
private property on the ocean were combined with
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-04-07

THE VReISIAS.-The Norfolk Herald says that
little or no evidence has been adduced to show that
the bark Virginian, brought to that port as SLAYER
really intended for the purpose suspected. The
captain, it appears, is not of sound mind and at
tempted to jump overheard on the voyage bome-
ward. The examination has not yet been CON
clVded,
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-04-07
The LARGEST FURNITURE
AND CHAIR MANDATORY IN THIS CITY

AND CHAIR MANDATORY IN THIS CITY
E. 81 U N IT'S,
No. 81 NORTH SAY STREET, Baltimore,
Opposite the Odd Fellows Hall,
Where can be found the largest stock of Baltimore
Furniture in city Citizens and strangers requested
to examine this stock of Furniture before purchasing as
there can be found always hand and made order:
TETE-A-TETES, in Brocatelle Plush or Hair CLOTH So
FAS, Walnut and Mahogany, in Plush Hair Cloth
cred in any goods ORDER Full French Paor Half French
Arm, Rocking, and easy CHAIRS, of various patterns
Brocatelle, Plush, Hair Cloth; CHAMBER SUITS, in
Walnut Mahogany, OF various styles from $50 to 5000
large of CaneSea Rocking, Chamber, Dining
and Reception Chairs, in Walnut Oak, &c. EXTENSION
TABLES, SIDE BOARDS, and WHAT-NOTS, Of all pat
terms Hair Husk and Spring MATTRESSES on hand and
made to order. All goods carefully packed.
E. MOUNT,
fe2-tf No. SIN. Gay st., OPP. Odd Fellows Hall
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The DAILY EXCHANGE PRICES CURRENT, being a
reliable and comprehensive review Of the Balti-
more Markets for the past week, neatly printed
etter sheet may be obtained at our counting
roam
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On the 9th instant JOSHUA ATKINSON in the 9th year
OF his age native of Worcester county, Nd but for fifty
years resident of this city.
His fends respectfully invited attend the funeral
from his late residence 23 f. Pratt street. this Saturday
afternoon at o'clock without further notice.
On the morning of thr 5h instant MARY HENRIETTA,
wife Ch Collenberg and daughter of the late A Dieter
in the 3ith year Of her
On the 4h instant Dr. JOHN A. MAGRUDER, in the 5th
year OF his age.
On the 5th instant infant son Charlotte and John
Ryan -- . .-
On the 9Th instant, Miss ISABELLA MOORE, scond
daughter ofThomas and the late Eleanor Moore
On the 4th instant, MARGARET DiNSMORE, consoTt of
David Dinsmore
On 4th instant WILLIAM X agei 10 months, ond
of VIM. Fl. ami Caroline Sleeger.
On the 4th astant, CHARL rs H, aged year and 5
months, youngest child of rchbald and Mary Moore
On the Sd instant, Mrs. HARRIET WALMSLEY, the
47th year of her age.
instant, the 9th year of her age, Mrs ELIZ
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CUMMINGS AERATED SEIDLIrz ApERIENT.

CUMMINGS AERATED SEIDLITz APERIENT.
This dicine offered to the public substitute for
the well known Seditz Powders for Congress Water
it much easily preserved and transported than
either of Them and is whal cheaper than either of them
or other preparations Of similar character which
offered in the market.
PRoPEETGEs.-Elfe laxative Alternative, tonic
cathartic, ebrfuge according the dose and mode in
which it is employed
BENEFICIAL in Nausea Faulence, Constipation Dyspep
STA, Want of Appetite, Headache Rheumatism, &C. &C.
Wholesale Agents, Messrs Thomson & BLOCK, &c Han
street, Baltimore, whom all orders may be ad
dressed.
For sale by N. Fl. JENNINGS, IS North Charles street.
Retail price IS cents per bottle. ap2lw
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POETRY

In Baltimore city there is now TO be seen,
DOUBLE Lock STITCH SEWING MACHINE,
Made by BooTH PARMENTER; is easily by ladies
gents
Will Stitch Shirts Dresses and Caters Coats Vests Pants;
To those who need good machine, take advice,
Buy of Booth ParmeAersso very cheap at the price
As they very simple they getting all the
And, beyond doubt, are the Machine of the age.
Now Booth Parmentcr's Machines cannot be beat.
Sold by N. S. Buttles, $50 Baltimore street.
Where invite and all passing that way.
1t is free exhibitlon-you have nothing to pay.
mh26 If SALES ROOMS $50 BALTIMORE STREET.
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From the ". o. Picavune, april 81

d
OUTRAGEs ON AN AMERICAN VEssEL-Capt. Swa-
sey, of the ship Masconomo, from Liverpool, re-
ports that on Thursday, the Sth of March, while
on his passage hither, being off the Island of Cuba
in latitude 100 35I N, longitude 75o 4O' W., he
was several hours chased by steamer, carry
ing the Spanish flag, who fired several guns, shot
ted, at the ship. Capt. Swasev, fearing damage to
his ship, hove to, when the war steamer came up,
simply inquired the name of the ship, where she
was fl ON, and whittier bound, and then left
moniously, sailing away to the eastward. Capt
Swasey states that during all this time he had the
American flag flying, as well as the ships private
signals He adds that the following day he was
boarded by an officer from the U. s. war steamer
San Jacinto, to whom he related the particulars of
this outrage, and who requested him to report the
same Immediately upon his arrival in port. A
clrcumstantial report like this deserves more than
usual attention at the present time, when our re-
iations in the Gulf are by no means such as could
be desired. As to the exactness of the statement,
moreover, there can scarcely be a doubt, or if
there were, it could readily be asceraned from of
fetal and authoritative sources.