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It in coarse condition, so that it cannot
be intimately mingled with the soil.
FENcEs.-So soon as the absence of
frost will permit, make new, or repair
old. fences, and do the work so thorough
" that no animal will be tempted to com
NIT breach of the peace" Animals
may be educated to become unruly as
we'll as humans, but with good fences and
reasonable pasturage, few will become
"unruly." Such as are found to inherit
the "original sin " should go to steaks and
sirloins as soon as possible.
/ PoAcuING.-It used to be the prac-
tice-perbaps it is now with some farm
ers-to allow cattle to run over the NOW
ing fields and through the orchards as
soon as the snow left the ground. Was
it good practice2 Why not? Will
some one tell us?
THE OAT CRoP.-On lands that are
sufficiently dry, it is advisable to get in
oats as early as possible, so that the work
of seeding may be out of the way, and
that the crop may be taken off the ground,
and give the young grass opportunity TO
get thoroughly established before freez-
ing weather.
DHAINING.-August and September
are prominently the months for this
work, but if time can be found to drain
that disagreeabe and Improbable piece
of land that lies so near the house, il
would be a great comfort to the women
to have it done. Besides, that is the best
acre of grass land there is on the farm
and drained and lop-dressed little an
nualy, it would yield two tons per acre
for twenty years in succession.
OF course, there are many other thing:
to be done on the farm in APRIL, which
will suggest themselves to him who ha.
the responsibility of attending to them
He must remember that a good star
accomplishcs about one-half the thini
to be done, and that it is the laggar,
who is forever grumbling and putting ant
blowing and trying to catch up with tn
world. bat never does it, 1t is an ex
ceedingly disagreeable state of mind, al
ways TO feel in a hurry. Let US, then, b
mp with the season in our work, be con
tented and cheerful, and full Of wei
founded hope of progress and prof
through the growing months.
"Thc crocuses put up their little heads,
While it rains, it rains, it rains
And the pink spires spring from their chilly bed.
While it rains, it rains, ID rains;
The peach blossoms whisper within their cell,
We will open our eyes and peep from our bells
While it rains it rains, it rains"
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VALUABLE RECIPES.

A SUPERIOR DESSERT. Quarter and
core quantity of apples, put one layer
into a deep pan, sprinkle over sugar and
a little -four, lay on slices Of bread
Toasted if preterred) sprinkle with more
sugar and cover with another layer Of
apples. Bake, and eat with sugar, or
sweetened cream. a little nutmeg might
be added, but spices are all more or less
unhealthy.
POTATO PUDDNG.-Take two
pounds of mealy potatoes and roll them
well with a rolling-pin. While still hot
add half pound of sugar and a mt of
cream, which have been well stirred to-
gether, and then add, gradually, seven
well beaten eggs.
BOILED CRACKER PUDDING.-Put
four pounded crackers to a pint of new
milk add four eggs beaten 10 a iroth
and little salt. Tie it up in a Toured
cloth and allow q little for sweling-boi
an hour. Eat with sweetencd cream.
POTAToE CRUsT.-Take nice, mealy,
boiled potatoes, mash them very fine, put
tea cupful Of thick cream and some
salt to five or six good sized potatoes
and add -four enough to roll. Excellent
for pot or meat pie. Good also for plain
pies.
CooKIEs.-Two cups of cream three
eggs a little salt; -four enough to roll
out. Where coarse brown sugar or mo-
lasses is used, it is necessary to add a
little saleratus or soda; for sour and
heavy bread and cake are unit for any
stomach.
KEEPING HAMs.-Noticing an inqui-
ry for a receipt for keeping hams, send
one that l will warrant, by using the in
gradients prescribed, will keep any rea-
sonable length of time--that is for one
or two yesrs-sound, sweet and good.
When the hams are sufficiently dried az
ter killing, pack them away in dry salt
in box or barrel, taking care to fill all
tue open places among the hams, until
they are completely covered.
BOILED PLUM PUDDING .-The
crumbs of small loaf, half a pound
each of sugar, currants, raisins and beef
suet shred, two ounces of candied peel,
three drops of essence of lemon, three
eggs, little nutmeg, tablespoonful OF
four. Butter the mold, and boil them
i've hours. Serve with brandy sauce.
A Rich CHRISTMAS PUDDMG.-One
pound of raisins stoned, one pound Of
eurrants, half pound of beefsuel, quar-
ter of pound Of sugar, two spoonfuls of
-four, three eggs, a cup Of sweetmeats,
and a wineglass of brandy. Mix well,
and boil in mold eight hours.
ANoTHER.-One pound Of -four, two
pounds of suet, one pound Of plums, eight
eggs, two ounces OF candied peel, al
monds and mixed spice according to taste.
Boil gently for sevea hours
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Recon- IN endatiOns:

purchased of the Imperial Sewing Machines of Mr. Will
ams in October last and must say that has than
expectations is almost nconceyabe to those who have
never employed these machines the of labor saved
by it. think every mother of family would consider inva
liable when accustomed to the it. They got up
in strong ornamental and durable manner and certain in
its operations our half" operates it her entire salts
faction with scarcely an hours instruction.
CHARLES G. HARDY.
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This great Neuralgia Remedy and Natural
Opiate calls for special attention and interest, be-
ing free of Opium Of any but its strictly yeget-
able and medical properties. For Neuralgia,
Rheumatism, Gout, Tooth and Bar Ache, Spinal
Complaints, Bleeding at Lungs or Stomach, Rose
or Hay Fever, Catarrh, and all minor Nervous
Complaints.
For Loss of Sleep, Chronic or Nervous Head
Ache, Sick Head Ache it has no equal, and to
which we offer testimonials from undoubted sour
ces.
For Delirium Trqmens it is a sure remedy.
For Bowel Complaints, including Cholera
Morbus, it is splendidly adapted, in not only re
moving the pains but acting as physic, great
contrast with Opium, which not only consupates
and drugs the system, but makes the remedy
worse than the disease.
From Physicians we ask attention, and on de-
mand Formulas or Trial Bottles will be sent, de-
yeopng in the Anodyne an Opiate which has
long been wanted, and in the Cough Remedy
such as rest entirely on one central principle.
From invalids we ask correspondence for Pam
phlets or explanation, without ''pos ge-stamps"
Prices-Largc Cough Remedy, 81 cts. per bottle.
Small 70
TOlu AnOdVnP so . "
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e. j. Williams, Barton vt.

Has been appointed sole Agent for Northern Vermont abOve
St Johnsbury for the sale Of the n Co.'S Machines and is
fully authorized sell Machines and deliver them the residence
of customers at the price that they be bought at the
Mandatory.
Citizens of Northern Vermont viii the cost of transport
aon and receive full personal instructions regard to operating
the Machine by purchasing Of Mr.. Williams.
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Mr., F. A. Belknap, Barton,
Mrs. George Ide, Lyndon,
Mrs. VIM. L. Locke, Irasburgh,
Mrs. E. Daley, Coventry,
Mr.. VIM. p. Clark, Irasburgh.
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JOHN L. HUNNEwELL, Proprietor

CHEMIST AND PHARNAoEUT1sT,
No.9 Commercial Wharf Boston, Mass.
For sale by all usual wholesale and retail deal
ers in every town and city.
AGENTS.-A. C. Randall, Irasburgh; VIM.
Joslyn & Sons, Barton; Avian Hovey, West Al
barry Amasa Scott, Craftsbury Dutton &
Hyde Hydepark. Fred E. Smith, wholesale
agent, Montpelier.
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From the New England Farmer.
FARM WORK FOR APRIL.

1.-THE lark sits high in the walnut tree,
And it rains, 1t rains, it rainsi
A jolly philosopher sure is he,
While 1t rains, it rains, it rains;
Blhhely he looks at the meadows below,
Where his nest will be when the grass bladet
grow,
And pours out his song in a liquid flow,
While ii rains, it rains, il rains"
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J J j

YOU will find at the Barton Drug Store good
Il assortment of
VARNISHES, JAPAN, GREEN,
(unchangable) for painting blinds,
CRAVING COLORS, WHITE LEAD
(ground in oiD Paint & varnish Brushes, &c
Also a new lot Of KEROSENE LAMPS /;
some beautiful patterns and at t0'oer prices than
last wear. A prime lot of Kerosene oil; all Of
which will be sold at satisfactory prices.
WM. JOSLYN & SONS.
Barton, Sept. IL, 1850. IS
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This valuable preparation, treeo ilH" all the
common compOnents such as Opla lNpec-
torants, which not only ran down the F., 50 n, but
destroy all chance Of cure, viii be found 70 pos
sess the following properties, and to which the
most valuable testimonials may be found IN the
pamphlets.
For Whooping Cough, and as a Soothing Syr-
up, it meets every want, and by early use VIII
save the largest proportion OF ruptures in chill
dren which can he traced to WhCJpia- Cough.
In ordinary Coughs and Broncha Complaints,
the forerunners of Consumption, u splendid
tonic properties make it not only the most per
feet enemy to disease, but builds up and sustains
the system against recurrence Of the Complaint.
No nursery should be without it, nor should pa
rents fail to get pamphlet, to be found with all
dealers, the only way to do justice to its value
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To tne clnzens OF navlason Coun1y.

Having been solicited of late, in a manner quite
unexpected and by various citizens, for whose
Judgment and patriotism can entertain but the high
est respect to become candidate for seat in the
popular branch of the State Legislature and hay
ing at length concluded comply with their wishes
deem it proper to make known the fact without
further delay.
Should l be chosen to represent the good citizens
of Davidson county at period so interesting and
critical can only say that such powers SIS pos
sess shall be honestly and indefatigaby exerted in
their service l have no individual interest to pro-
mote, no partisan objects to accomplish or party
prejudices to crafty. can only promise to do my
duty as faithful and independent Legislator, as
native son of the South, and a Jealous devoee of
Southern Rights and Southern Honor. To aid in
providing for the vigorous and successful prosecu-
ton of the war now in progress, and in all things
to be active and Ygant in promoting the prosperity
and happiness of the people of my native State vii!
crafty every ambitious aspiration Of my heart.
Should l be chosen your Representative, you
shall not be disappointed in my endeavores to serve
you. Should others be selected in preference, l
sAal'cheerfully acquiesce in your decision.
Your fellow citizen, r. c. McNAIRY.
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PUBLIC Aors OF rENNEssEE.
Published by Authority.

An ACT to Regulate Proceedings IN Magistrates Couits
SECTION l. Be Il enacted bg De General Assemble
Of he Stdte q Tennessee That Magistrates Of this
State shall not hold their Courts until the Ist ay of
January 1862 for the trial Os any civil case except
such as the parties thereto may agree, but nothing
herein contained shall prevent the issuance OF at
tachments as heretofore.
SIC ?. BE Il further szGcted, That al executions
or other processes for money issued by Justices Of
the Peace, shall be Immediately returned mot salts
fed) if the fact be So and abuses issued returnable
on the 10th December, 1861 but this act shall not
apply to executions issued from original proceed
ings.
SEC. 9. Be Il further sTncted, That a compliance
with provisions Of this act shall release al eonsta-
bles and other returning officers from all liability
not already incurred under previously existing
for nOn-return, insufficient return, &c
SEC. 4. BE L further enacted, That the remedy By
motion against sheriff constable or coroner. i
hereby abolished, but this section shall not effect the
liability Of those officers aqd their securities uuon
their bonds and the common remedy on the same.
Pr01ided, that the benefits Of this sec ton shall
not extend TO officers in cases in which the money
has been collected; PrOUi9ed fsrlber that rothing
in this act shall be construed as 70 prevent the
Justices of the Peace from holding their monthly
and quarterly Courts
SIC 5. Be t,TthST enacted That this act take ef-
feet from and after its passage
w. c. WHITHORSE,
Speaker Of the House OF Representatives.
B. L. STOYALL,
Speaker Of the Senate.
Adopted June p. 1861.
A True copy J. E. r. Ray. Secretary Of State.
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l. The Congress, whenever tw0-thirds OF both
Houses shall deem it necessary shall propose amend
ments to this Constitution, or. on the application Of
the Legislatures Of two thirds Of the several States
shall cali convention for proposing amendments,
which, IN either case, shall be valid to all intenfs
and purposes as part Of this constitution. wheE
ratified BY the Legislatures Of three-f0nrIhs Of The
several States, OF by conventions in three-fourth3
thereof as the one or the other mode Of ratification
may be proposed BY the Congress.
Confederate Staies Consiiliaion--ArL Z. SEC. l.
7. Upon the demand Of Huy three States. lersllv-
assembled in their several CONVENTIONS, the Con-
gress shall summon convention Of all the States
10 take into consideration such amendments 10 the
constitution the said States shall concur in sfQ
gesting at the tine when the said demand IS made;
and should any Of the proposed amendments to the
constitution agreed on BY the said c0nveution-vot-
ing by States-and the same be ratified by the IsF-
islatures of two thirds Of the several States or bv
conventions in twO~thirds theTeOf-as the one or
the other mode of ratification may be pronosed by
the general eOnVentsn-they shall theneefOrward
form part Of this constitution. But 10 State shah
without its consent be deprived Of its equal repre-
sentstion the Senate.
The unsuccessful efforts made at the late session
Of Congress to obtain the passage of iniatOry mea
sures for amending the old constitution, have fully
demonstrated the necessity Of a change in its pro-
visions. In fact in the present state of things an
amendment of that constitution is next to an impos
sibiIty. The provisions Of the COnfeGerass Consti
tuition are liberal and practical. When three States
concur in desiring specific amendments, it is moth
ing but respectful to them that their propositions
should be entertained and submitted to vote Of the
several States. Two great facility in altering the
fundamental law is great evil as also is so much
stringency as to render alterations impraeticable
The above provisions, however, have avoided both
extremes, and present one Of the best features in
the Confederate Constitution.
In conclusion, it is proper to remark that the
two constitutions are in all respects the same, ex-
cept as to the clauses heretofore quoted and com
pared
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Hon X. l.. Caruthers for COngreSs-Meet-
ing In WiIIiamsrn.

At meeting of the citizens of williamson coun-
ty on Monday the Sth instant being the first day of
the Circuit Court, fer the purpose OF selecting a
suitable person to represent this District in the
Congress of the Confederate States, on motion
David Campbell, Esq, was called to the chair and
p. G. Silver Perkins appointed Secretary.
Tn motion, Q. Cook Jacob Critz J. w. Starnes
Vim. A. Rodgers and VIM. Johnston were appointed
q committee 10 nominate candidate, who retired
for consultation. and upon their return unanimous
" proposed the name OF Hon. Robert l.. Caruthers
for that position. This nomination being submttI
to the meeting, unanimously adopted.
VIM S. AcLemOre proposed that a committee of
five be appointed by the chair to inform Hon. K. l..
Cuuthers of this nomination, which being adopted
the following persons were appointed said commit
tee: Vim. 5. McLemore, John b. McEwen. VIM. A.
Rodgers, Vim. Johnston, and John +. Tullass.
On motion it was ordered that these resolutions
be published in the Franklin KeUie,r and in the sew
eral papers Of Nashville, whereupOn the meeting
adjourned 2. G. SILVER PERKINS, Secretary.
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var = more peculiarly question for the enemy.
He can shorten or lengthen it as he may choose.
Should the infuriated and insane passions that con-
troll at the North and urge on The unholy conflict
with us, continue to bear sway, it may rage more
than one year. Hence, the propriety and wisdom
Of military policy, which combines economy with
the highest attainable efficiency.
This policy is demanded on another ground and
lhat is the action Of tic enemy. lie has Fixed the
period OF enlistment for three years, or during the
war. He calculates when our troops who
have been called into the field for one year, shall
be disbaaded and return to their homes, ard new
levies of raw recruits shall be called out, to oppose
them with disciplined troops, and thus achieve by
policy decided advantage in this regard. Do not
prudence and 6 wise forecast require that meas
ures be taken to defeat this object of the enemy?
There is one remark proper for the volunteer, in
a personal sense. Should the conflict continue. it
may be, for who can know the fortunes of war?
that the whole available military strength of the
State and of the Confederate States will as mat
ter of necessity have to be brought and kept in the
field. If such a contingency should occur, would
it not be better for the volunteer himself to be Or
gained permanently and for the war? Would il
not be preferable for many reasons? Certainly
most of those who volunteer would not of choice
exchange the officers, associations and ties, the
growth Of the trials, sufferings and common dan
gers of campaign life, for scenes with those who
are perhaps unknown and untried. Strong are the
links of friendship forged the battle field! 1t is
true such might re-enst and retain their former
ganization, but such result would be quite prob.
lematical.
1t is hoped the men of Tennessee will rally to the
call made upon them. The voice Of their own chO
sen Government calls them beneath the folds of its
standard in holy war. Noble and sacred, indeed
are the causes that impel them to the battle field
the defence and preservation of all that freemer
hold dear: the defence of their homes, their fami
lies and their most sacred rights: the preservation
of free government and constitutional liberty
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! Card Trom W. p. Davis, Esq,
CANP TRoUsDALE, july 3D., 1856

To he Io'aS Of Bedford and EanSlal Counties:
BY the kindness Of portion Of you my name
was placed before the voters Of your Senatorial
District a candidate for a seat in the Senate of
your next General Assembly. Your nomination l
had accepted, and up 10 this time have no Oppos-
ton Since l accepted your nomination have, as
many Of you know, connected myself with your
army, where | expect to remain, if spared, until
beloved country is restored 10 peace and quiet
Under the circumstances, my duly is clear. | must
therefore decline longer TO be candidate for your
sufirages; knowing as do, that you will have no
difficulty in procuring the services of some man
fully qualified to represent you in the Senate.
Allow NE. gentlemen, to thank each of you for
this renewal OF your confidence so often placed in
me, and to beseech you to have strife about my
successor, as our common country demands concert
of action.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
w. P. DAVIS
The Southern Messenger and shelbyvile Erposior
please CODY
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volunteers for the War.

The proclamation of Gov. IsHAN G. HARRIS pred
icated upon a requisitOn from President JEFFERSON
DAVIS, calling for the services of three thousand
men as infantry, and two companies as cavalry du-
ring the continuance of the war, may be found in
another column of this paper
The subject is of sufficient Importance to justify a
few words in relation to it. The considerations
urging the adoption of longer time of enlistment
than twelve months palpabe, and such as to com
mend themselves to the approval Ofevery disposition
ate reasoner 1t is well established fact that new
levies of raw recruits, when brought together ard
organi, ed into commands, without any disciplined
troops, with whom they may be Incorporated in
their organization, can not be rendered thoroughly
effective for protracted struggle, without long dis
cipline and careful training. In other words, war
is science and an art in which to a.tan the great
est skill much time discipline and study are abso
lutely prerequisite. When it is asserted that, for
effectiveness, volunteer forces must be Injured TO
war by habit and experience, no intention is enter
tanned TO disparage their chiyalry, the great
and patriotic services such troops have rem
dered 10 their country, and will yet render
when they meet the foe. On the contrary,
some Of the most brilliant victories recorded in
the annals of history have been achieved by The
daring, intrepidity and bravery Of volunteer sol
diers whose term of enlistment was one year or 4
shorter period. Witness the battle fields of Monte
rey and BaeEa Vista; not to mention others that
CLEAN like gems from the pages of history. All
aglow with the inspirations of patriotism, and
recently called from their homes, lit may be hum
BILE log cabins,) the plough-handes and the work
shops these noble defenders of the country have
enshrned their deep in the heart Of nations
gratitude Laurels of fadeess green they will con-
them 1t is no dimming the lustre Of their honor to
urge the reliability. the effectiveness and the abso
lutte necessity, in these trying times Of public dan
ger. Of forces enlisted for the war, aud who will
should the struggle be long, become veterans in
discipline and Injured 10 toll, fatigue, and danger.
Another reason for such period Of service is
the economy Of such troops, in comparison with
those enlisted for a shorter time. 1t is incontro
vsrtible truth, that the most expensive period Of
se-vfa TO any government is the first year of
enlistment. At no time should the ques-
rio, of economy more earnestly and hon
astIv engage the attention of authorities. The
;ssue is now made Of freedom or slavery, inde>
pendenee or subJugsdon, liberty or death NO
one can forete with certainty the duration of the
contest We do not believe it will be Of long con
tInuance. 1t is the interest Of both sections it
should not be- But, as we have made up our
minds what we intend TO attain, the length Of the