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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28
Getting IN Grass Seed-Something TO Ma
nure tn.

Mn. EDITOR There are one or two
things that would like to call your atten-
ton to, that Is, to say word in addition TO
your remarks in the Farmer Of Jan 10Th.
In "gclting in grass Seed | have prac-
tced for several years to wet the grain that
| was going to sow, and mix the grass seed
Thoroughly with it, by putting the grain and
grass seed in tub convenient for the pur-
pose and stirring well. The grass seed will
adhere to the grain, and will 60 where hat
does, and little practice will enable the
operator to sow the grain as conveniently as
if unwot This method will save the ex-
pense OF machine and any one that does
not have one, once trying the method | have
described, will not spend the time to 90 over
his ground second time, to sow his grass
seed, when he can get it so much evener ap.
piled in this manner.
have always fount slab FROM saw log
better than brush, to give tho last finish to
seeded land, and better than the roller on
heavy land, as it pulverizcs the Jumps,
giving the surface smooth, fne filth, without
packing It,
My method is to take large slab CT
wide or more about feet in length, with a
, inch augcr hole at about feet from each
end, into which fasten two small chains and
bring them together in the form Of TRAN
gle; these are attached to the whialelrec,
and drawn by horse, with the convex side
down. A weight of any desired hclt can be
attached to tho top, or the operator or team
ter can ride on the slab, where the surface
, is not too unequal or stony. [ will suppose
that tho land has been fitted for the mower,
aud then this is just the thing to "put on
the finish
As regards something to manure with in
the hi,' you recommend to keep the drop
pings of the roosts of fowls dry, aud use
bali pint in hill. Perhaps the muck and
lastcr would remedy the evil | have in
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28

HoRsrs' FEET BALLING WITH Snow
Take piece of paper and place it on the
shoe as it is fixed on the horses loot with
pencil mark on the the inside of the paper,
the size of the inside form of the shoe; cut
out the piece of paper, and mark the gutta.
percha. Allow an eighth of an inch larger
OF gutta. pcrcha on each side Of the front
part TO 60 under the shoe, to keep it from
coming out when the horse is at work. Ia
per the edge of the gutta-percha TO facilitate
it going under the shoe, and cut out TRAN
guar piece Of the gutta percha so as TO pre-.
,sat an undue pressure on the frog. 1t will
be found simple, cheap and cfectua rene.
dy.-7he Field.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28

HoT BEDs-You who love the garden,
and intend that your tables shall be graced
with the delicacies of the season, will no.
forget to prepare the hot bed in good timc.-
Do not look upon it as a scientific operation,
one requiring a carpenter or any other arti-
IAN to construct it, but take the square, saw
and hammer and make it yourself in double
quick time. Purchase the sash, if you have
no old ones. In some sheltered and sunny
spot, throw out the earth to the depth of
foot, fill in with horse manure, and on that
six inches of fine lean or leaf mould, and
put on the glass Water properly, and when
the whole is sufficiently warm, put in the
seeds.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28

and we ourselves could use them to good ad.
vantage in the same way.
The Societies in other States would cx-
chln!e volumes Of similar character for
ours, by which means we would be able to
offer the collections OF oher State Societies
for premiums in connection with our own;
and we should, also, be able to place large
number Of agricultural books in our State
ard College libraries and in the library Of
the Historical Society, and in this way gath
er for the use Of this and all future genera
tlons body of agricultural literature and
statistics which would be Of immense value
and which, if it is not preserved by some
such means, must be lost.
| have no hesitation in saying, that vol
ume Of this character, which could be fur
nishcd, printed and bound in handsome style,
to out society, for fifty cents or less volume,
would be more acceptable to our farmers than
diploma, or even cash premium
1t would, also, be constantly changing the
character Of our premiums and while it
would be giving US permanent agricultural
literature, it would be dfusing light and in
formation among the people
Social meetings in School Districts and
Villages for the discussion Of agricultural
subjects, have been omineully successful as
means Of gathering facts aud promoting i'm
rortant improvements in agricultural matters
in our own and 9th States.
In addition to these and other means, LOW
employed by us 10 raise the standard Of az
rcu Itual information, let US have a litera-
ture adapted to our wants and our interests
as an agricultural State and as surely as
literature and an education gives skill and
efficiency to the divine, the lawyer, the ply
sean, the teacher aud the military man,
vii give skill and efficiency to the agrieul.
turst
This matter Of education, SO far as the
Fair and the literature are concerned is
wit in the reach Of our Agricultural Soce
ties and il ve improve, to the best adyan-
tagc, the means within our reach, other means
more radical in their character, will spring
up, either as voluntary contributions, or un.
lel the patronage OF the State, to meet the
necessitie, Of the age.
DANIEL NEfpHAu
Cor Secretary VT State AZ. Society
January 10. 1861.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28
Write for Us

The editor Of the Cuhirator says 10 his
readers, and we would say the same to our
agricultural friends
=" Give US field news. stock news, horse
talk, bear talk, turkey talk, duck and goose
talk, dog and gun talk, fish stories, riding
stories, shooting stories, aud all such outdoor
affairs Of farming, fact and fun. always giving
preference to the more useful and substantial
items in the above list Take up your rusty
pens, o yo Cattle Kings, yc Horse men, yc
Shcpads of hill and pain, We Dairy men
and women, ye Wheat growers, Corn growers
.Glass growers, yo Apple Kings and Garden
diggcrs, yc men and women Of the rose tree
and the pansy bed, ye lovers OF the grape
and the juices thereof, ye Nimrods Of the
bush and the saddle who know the mysteries
Of broiled quail and the ordly steaks, and
such generous dishes as make men stout and
good oaured. Q all OF you let there be a
writing OF experience this winter, that shall
mako our Field Notes and CuitiratOy as
lively as u pigeon roost at sunset.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28
Does Farming Pay}

Enron FIREMAN This question has ra-
eeiycl liberal STARE 81 attention ID tac Il.
riea.tural journals, a late, AMI rs will at
once De seen, admits Of considerable arau.
mout. Some writer's have sought to prove,
quite conciusiyely, to themselves, at least
that farming does not pay that the same
amount Of capital invested in same otber
business or occupation, would be much more
remuncratiye but before We place too i'm
pici confidence in this statement, let US ex.
anime the matter little for ourselves.
That, from various causes, there are many
poor farmers, We will admit and also, that
there are mere than there need 70 be but it
will not do to take this class-those men
who have neither energy nor ability to make
a respectable Roadway in their occupation
as standard by viii, h to measure all
otherS
If the profits of farmer, at the end Of
the year, should not be more than equal to
ttco per cent. interest upon TIE means IN
vested, we must inquire 'chat that farmer
has been about the past year, before We con-
denim the VIII lie system, and say that the
business does not pay
These are days Of progress and improve.
ment, and the farmer, if rot involved in
debt, is not 50 anxious for present profits, as
to get his farm and buildings in a shape
aud condition that will, in future, yiyld him
liberal percentage This fact cannot fail
to be observed by any one that takes the
trouble % examine the matter Large and
weI.arrauged buildings, long lines Of perma-
uent fence, and smooth fields, presenting little
or no obstruction to the plough or moving
machine, are not unfrequently TO be SEEN -
These improvements cost large amount Of
labor and hence Of capital, but they bring
a sure reward, not olly in solid coin, but in
genuine satisfaction and pleasure, for what
farmer is there who does not feel an honest
and honorable pride, when he beholds the
result of his labor and realizes that he is in
debtcd to no one for the same, but to the
Giyer of all our good
Now for present profits. 1t is no unusual
occurrence for farmers at least, in this vicin'
| ity, to make an addition TO their farms, OF
purchase anew, involving themselves to the
amount of three, four or five thousand dol.
lars; and it is quite unusual for one to fai
in his yearly payments or in making
marked improvements upon his promises at
the same time. In addition to these annua
payments, We must add nearly or quite a,
much more, for labor, taxes, family expenses
4 Sc, which would probably give sum cqua
to eight or ten per ccat. interest on the CAPT
tai invested after what is raised on the larn
for the support of the lamiy is deducted
which is neither mcagre nor small.
From this it would seem that farming
pays moderately well, at least, if saillfuli.
conducted, and when we compare it Wit
other branches of industry and business,
> undoubtedly has the preference in point G
safety, freedom of action, and full develop
ment of physical, il not mental power.
FARMER.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28

mind. 1t has been my experience, and 9TH
crs Of my acquaintance, that tho Manure of
fowls should be wet with soap suds, or some
thing else, before using as its dry nature
attracts al the moisture from the seed, pre-
venting termination. f. s. ALLEN.
Jacksonville, w., Jan, 1861.
REMAINS Capital The idea OF tho
use OF the slab is entirely new to us. II we
live long cuough, we shall certainly put it in
operation. - Farmer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28

\ IoT BED IN TIE KITcHEN.-A peck
measure, an old box or carthern pot may be
filed with proper soil, and tomatoes, lettuce,
radshes, cabbages and other Cdiblcs started
successfully without the cost of anything but
a little pleasant care-and the pleasure of
seeing them burst into lite, and grow, will
repay all this, to say nothing of the fun of
eating them. Will the women see that this
is done 2
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28
The Brook.

come from haunts u coot and hern,
make sudden sally;
And sparkle out among the fern,
10 bicker down the valley.
By thirsty hills hurry down,
Or slip between the ridges,
BY twenty thorps--a little town
And half hundred bridges.
Till lost by Philips farm How
To join the brimming river,
For men may come and men may 90,
But Igo on forever.
chatter over stony ways,
Inliltle sharps and trebles;
bubble into eddying bays,
babblc on the pebbles.
with many curve my banks fret,
BY many a field fallow
And many fairy fOreland set
with willow weed and mall0w.
clstter clatter, as flow
ToJoin thebrinming river;
For men may come and man may go,
But 90 on forever.
wind about, and in and out,
With here a blossom sailing
Aud here ana there lusiy trout,
And here and there a greylingi
And here and there foamy fake
Upon me as travel
With many snyery water break
Abote lhe golden gravel:
draw them all along, and flow
10 join the brimmiug rivers
For men may come and men may go,
But go on forever.
steal by lawns and grassy plots.
slide BY hazel covers;
move ihc swect forget-me.nots
That grow f7r happy lovers.
slip, slide, gloom, glance,
Among my skImming swallows;
imike the melted .unbeams dance
Against my sandy shadows.
] murmur under moon ond stars.
In brandy wldernesses
iinger boy my shingly bars,
loiter round my crosses.
And ca. again curve and flow,
10 join ihe trimming river;
For men may come and men may 60.
Bot 20 on forever.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28

TO FARMERs---Weigh your grist when
YOU carry it to the MILL and your meal when
you get lone. 1t will be worth the trouble,
and a benefit to farmers, and do tho miller no
harm. Try it. A FARMER.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28

CooKlfs.-Throe cups Of sugar, of but
ter, of cream, 3 eggs, teaspoon of salar-
atus, aud nutmeg.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28

Peru is coming into the world as u cotton
grower. Fifteen hundred bales of cotton have
lust been sent across the lsthmus, most of it to
Europe.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28

Cur CAKe.-Onc cup of butter, . of su.
gar, 3 of -four, and eggs.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28

CoLoRING BUTTER--B Butter made in the
winter months has generally a pale white
appearance, and not that rich yellow color
which we are accustomed to associate with
good bnter. However, wholesome and fine
favored i, may be without this yellow ap-
Pc rance, it does not bring good market
price. The Scotch dairyman make prac-
tcc Of coloring their butter in such cases
with carrot roots or marigold flowers. The
Juice having been pressed out is passed
through a linen strainer, u small quantity
OF it (and the necessary amount is soon
lear ed is diluted with "a little creau, aud
the mixture thus formed is added to the
rest Of the cream vheu placed in the churn.
So little Of this coloring matter is used that
it does not impart any taste to the butter.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28

How TO PREsERvE Observation-Disclosures
will never remedy bal habits. Indulgence
Of the appetite, inli>crinnate dosing and
druesiag, have ruined the health and de
stroyed the lives Of m)re persons than fam
Inc or pestilence. Ii you will take advice,
you will hecoHe regular in ynnr hahiIs, %.
and drink only wholesome things, retire and
rise regularly Make free use of water to
purify the skin and when sick take counsel
OF the best practical man you know, and
follow nature.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28
Vermont State Agricultural Society.

REPORT OF THE CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-22
From Wnshtnpfon.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2l.-This morning, between
nine and ten o'clock, a window awning at the War
Department caught fire from a chimney spark,
and, on the messenger ting the window to sup
press the flames, they were blown into the Sccre.
tary's room, scorching the papers on his table,
The early discovery Of the fire was fortunate,
considering that the building is not fire proof
The Secretary, who enters upon business early,
was present and the first to give the alarm.
Capt Megs has returned from Florida by di
rection of Secretary Holt, to resume charge of the
Washington aqueduct, leaving in charge of the
Qualifications at Tortugas Major Arnold of the ar
tilery. He represents that they are in good con-
ditlon to resist an attack from any quarter, and
have BY this time been reinforced.
Official advicas were received to-day from Fort
Sumter but nothing of especial interest is therein
mentioned. 1t appears, however, that the garri,
son is III want Of money ~. IL. . l.l o.s., 1i.;-
ent means by which the Government can supply
this demand.
The Senate to day went into Executive Session
by the castingvote of the Vice President. A large
number Of nominations, to which objections were
made, including promotions in the army and navy,
and deputy postmasters, were confirmed Also
that of Representative Niblack, of Indiana, as
Chief Justice of Nebraska.
n nlotlou was mdue 10 take up the nomination OF
Judge Black as Associate Justice of the Supreme
Court, but this was disagreed to by three or four
majority, while several who are opposed to the
appointment voted to proceed to its consideration
similar course was pursued in relation to that of
John Petit, as District Judge of Kansas
1t is the opinion of some of the Senators that
there will be no more executive sessions during the
remainder Of the term Of the present administra-
tion.
The Navy Department has accepted the resigna-
ton of Capt. Tatnall, Of Georgia.
The public departments will all be closed to-
morrow, and there viii be parade of the federal
and local military, in honor of Washngton's birth
dav.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-22

HOLIDAY STREET THEArRE.-Holliday Street
Theatre was well filed with a discriminating audi
ence last night. The rendition of Hamlet was
great success, and Miss Cushman was frequently
interrupted by the heartiest applause. Tonight
she appears as Cardinal Fo!sey, the mere an
nouncement ofwhich should be sufficient to throng
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-22
Turning of Tohneeo Faetorles n: RicI,mon

VI VTHVCU FHCtOFTts NJ TicElmOMIs.
RICHMOND, Feb 2l.-Messrs. Fitzhugh & Mayo's
tobacco factory, in this city, was destroyed by
fire this morning, with its contents, including
large amount OF manufactured tobacco, ready for
shipment The loss s very heavy, and is only par
italy covered BY insurance. The building origin
ally cost $50, COO, and was owned by Mr. Warwick
1t was the scene Of the famous Clay dinner in 1885,
A smaller factory, adjoining, occupied by Messrs.
Mason 4 Timberlake was also DESTROYED.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-22

BRIGHAM YoUNG's RECRUYlSG DEPOT. The Nor
mons have succeeded in establishing recruiting
establishment in Williamsburg, the high priests Of
which are the notorious 0rson Pratt and Erastus
Snow, late missionaries to England. They have
three meetings on Sundays, and Yesterday the
hand a caravan full of the faithful from different
nations of Europe, ready to start for Utah at the
first blush of summer. The leaders of the blind
are ''inspired," of course, Pratt consgniog this
benighted nation to everlasting destruction, which
has 'heard the word and not obeyed." Snow, the
other apostle, would apare US little longer, in
consideration that this nation, though a crooked
and perverse generation, bas been Selected to nur.
ture the bud of MoTmonism." They have now
permanent congregation of $50, of whom 200 are
permanent residents, composed mainly of laborers
that class which is easily "led by the nose as
asses are" "-Brookiyl Eagle.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-22

"USloN SAVERS. For the last ten wears we
and those who have co-operated with in resisting
the tide of fanaticism which at length has brought
about the dreaded result, viz, a disruption of
the Union, have been sneered at by the authors and
promoters OF this enormous wickedness, as "U MON
mischief is accomplished they who ridculed our
apprehensions, and declared that there was Ro
danger-that the South "c0uld not be kicked out
Of the Union, &c.-have themselves become
':Union Savers" or "Unon men," as they call
themselves, because they wish to "whip" back the
seeded States into the Unon-aye, "Whip them"
back-while we, who know that such a course would
render reconstruction of the Union forever i'm
possible, and therefore oppose it, as well as because
1t Is IN direct antagonism to the spirit of inst
tutons, have suddenly become "disunioniss," /. C.
if their ing so makes We Union
savers while there a Union TO save, and are so
still as to bat remains of it, and Union reSorers
to the States which have seeded. They ,oere
Union destrOyers while there was Union to de-
sroy, and are still as to what remains of it. if
we may judge from the "no concession" cry which
large part of them raise in response to the claims
of those slaveholding States which have not vet
seeded. But in regard to those States that are
gone, they are "Uni0n savers" because they con-
slider them still members OF tie Union, and would
force them back into it at the point of the bayone
II necessary. We speak not of oil the Republican
party, 1--WE could say nothing " hch would be ap-
picable to them ell, but only of that portion OF
them who are coercionists, whether avowedly or
under the pretext of enforcing the laws" Gre
capturing the forts" &c, which amounts to the
same thing. "Enforcng the laws' in States which
have formally Withdrawn from the Union, would
be exactly synonymous in practice, with coercion
Coercion is civil war; and civil war would be the
consummation of our woes.-Ne,c York Journal of
Commerce.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-22
THE HUMORS OF THE PRESIDENTIAL PRO


DIGNITY AT A DISCOUNT
We take the following extracts relating to Mr..
Lneola'S ."sayings and doings," from leading Re-
publican journal of New York.
81 have been told look like you," remarked n
tall weasen-faced individual the color of the mud
on his boots, indicating New Jersey his resi-
dence
"You do look like me- that's certain" responded
Mr.. Lincoln; "the fact is settled that you are a
handsome man E"
GLOW is your wife and family" very seriously
asked a rural resident.
cable TO be about" replied Mr.. Lincoln, very
soberly, and then turning to the mayor, finished
the remark by saying, " that fellow is from the
country and meant to be polite"
''This is my husband" said a lady to Mr.. Lin
coln "you must shake hands with him, for he is a
member of tie Illinois legislature"
ole might come from worse State" replied
Mr.. Lincoln, taking the Illinois legislator by the
hand, ''but he could not have a better half
"Here is a man" said the mayor, Mr.. Cohen
of your bailiwick."
"Here is my hand" Mr.. Lincoln remarked Owe
will shake hands for the Union.'
"Iou must let me shake hands with you because
am as tall as you are,' said tall, gentlemanly-
looking man.
81 don't know about your being as tall" replied
Mr. Lincoln; "let measure"
Mr. Lincoln wheeled his back about, and the two
stood back to back.
"You are an inch the taest," exclaimed the
MAYOR
q" thought So" responded MIR. Lincoln; "Pm
hard to beat"
"God bless you," said gentleman of meIo,dra-
matte look and dress, "the flag of the country is
looking at you"
"Hope it won't lose any of its eyes," rejoined
Mr. Lincoln. Laughter
"Here is tall fellow guess will take me down."
said the mayor to Mr.. Lincoln, as very tall man
advanced
,'5tranger, what is your height?" asked Mr. Lin
coin.
''Sx feet six
laughter.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-22

FoRT KEARNEY, Feb. 2I.-The California pony
express, ram San Francisco, with dates to the 9Th
inst, has arrived here. Heavy failures of drv
goots firms had taken place at San Francisco-
Messrs. Taffee, McCahl & Co. for 81 SEQ OOO
Messrs. Bohn & Co. for S5SOOOO also Thomas
Brady, retail dry goods dealer. The Legislature
was doing but little. Attempts were making to
bring on the Senatorial election.