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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-18
After the Battle

From later and more full accounts OF Saur-
days battle at Fred rckshurgh, it is impossible
to escape the conclusion that our troops suffered
severely, and were disastruusly repused in their
attempts to carry the enemys ent,enched posi-
tons. The retreat across the Rappahannock be-
came, undoubtedly, IN consequence of the losses
and exhaustion of the Union forces, an absolute
as well as a military necessity. Oar losses must
reach as high as 10000 men, and some reports
put it much higher. All agree that the fighting
o, both sides was most desperate and determined
and Gen. Burnside nigh. we'll say, after the gal
lat and brilliant AMI unsuccessful assaults OF
Saturday, thai the position in front could not be
carried" VIVA. men could do, our brave soldiers
did, and their lelruNy thnne4 ranks attest the
calm courage which held them in the Jaws OF
hell for so many hours Of tina. bloody day.
And the damage inflicted upoa the rebel. was
no doubt severe. They were very likely taken By
surprise BY our sudden retreat, and hoped to
RI IKE repulss there much more disastrous than
this one will prove 10 U.s. We do not think their
torces numbcrs! MOI than 100000 men for il
they had reached anything IKE 100000, their gen.
era.ship hitherto has taught US tia. they would
have followed their advantage Of Saturday by an
overwh, lining attack on our army. The rebels
aever lose such op?ort lO.Hes, When they have men
enou5 to give them chance of succsas, and the
fact lAat they remained two days still on the de-
fens,ye, IS, on their part, confession OF inability
TO attack Us in an open te d.
the daaa has Stared anew the clanlor Of ,hs
Dcmoc.atc press againS, the Administration and
Gen. uallecN, AMI The radio sls, upon whom the
whole burden Of blame is laid. These p.pcts de-
mand chanss OF measures, and change Of men,
and seem To think tha; " conservatives are tn
gentlemen to couLuci our Admins ration and oul
armies 20 victory. They don't step to think thai
Hallrck is conservative, as we'll as Burnside, snd
that tn war ha. proved, if nothing else, lhA
corserv lism has blundert q in campaigns full a.
mnch "a radicaIism. No radical, since Fretnon,
was superseded, has had any large command, and
no radical tllnned or executed the recent battle,
and the ,adicas have been full as much d. gust.
cd With the conCuct OF the war il Virginia, o,
those conservative gentlemen who are now 30
s,olmily indignant. For ourselves we are no bet,
ter satisfied with the battle of fredericksburg
than with the battle of Antie,am. The deslruc-
ton of Ire in both cases, no far MS fastening the
inclusion # the war, seems to be utterly il
vain. They were b 9th battles without conclu. We
results, and both accompanied with heavy loss o.
ter.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-18

WHAT A CoOpER HAS DoNE-Edv ard Loner-
gan of this town has made, the last week, in J.
IL. Langdon's cooper shop, tive hundred -four
barrels, working but twelve hours zach day. The
slaves were rock maple. An average days work
i. fifteen barrels, and Mr., Lonergan made more
ahan doubl. that number Nj. L. iva brother OF
Capt Lonergan. of the Emmet Guards, and is
but II years old. lie is anxious to hear from the
Fermonter who has made more -four barrels in
che same length OF time.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-18

FATAL ACcIDEsT.--Alonzo " hitter, of Brs-
which resulted IN hts death. As he WAS driving
town bill In Lincoln, with an unbound load
VI lumber, the lumber sid forward. the horses
passed over his chest, lujurug him 50 badly
hat he died in three hours.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-18

SAD ACCIDENT lille Mr.. Lawrence Of Lud.
low, was engaged few days since in unloading
pumpkins, his horses became frightened, ran the
wagon back upon MIR. L,wrences son Fraakis. u
lad seven Years old, who Was standing behind the
wagon a, the time. and broke both bones of the
lads leg, in two places between the knee and an
Xle.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-18

WOUNDED First Lieutenan Abner r. Ben
edist, nephew of &. w. Benedict, of the Free
Press, in the 4th regiment Of regulars, Is re-
ported as dangerously wounded al Frederic s.
tsrg.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-18

STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. 1.-The Annual
Meeting of tie Yer nont State Agricultural So,
ciety, will be he'd At Bellows Fall, on Friday the
second day of January next, at nine O'Clock IN the
forenoon. Meeting OF Board of Directors,
Thursday Evening, January first, at ven,o'clock.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-18

FATAL AcclDENr.-The death of Clarence &.
A. Story Of Milton, was caused by his being
caught by wheel while he was endeavoring to
fix belt in grist mill tic was carried
around some moments before ass lstance could be
rendered, and when removed lie was extinct.
NOT ARoUND.-Artemas Ward, in delivering
a lecture at Detroit, the other day, made the fol-
lowing observations; Speaking OF his discover.
les and inventions OF the present age, he would
mention spirualism as one of the most portant.
At one OF the circles recently held at the Whhs
House in Washington, the question was asked II
the spirit of Andrew Jackson was present. Inc
reply was, No, not much. 1t was then asked, has
The spirit of Jackson been here recentlyp to winch
The reply was given that the spirit OF Jackson had
net been within huadred miles. of Washington
Tor good many years.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-18

EMANCIPATION IN CoNGRIsS.--Ihe following
res,lution WAS Introduced INTO the House OF
Representatives, ut washing 'on, Monday, and
passed by . vote .! rs, against 81
EeSo.ced, Thai tie Prociamauon of the Pres.
'den! c! Ghe date Sept. q, 1852, is warranted
~ The Constitution ; that The policy OF Erau-
olpHclon, as Indicated therein. " eli al pted 10
hasten the Restoration OF peace, Is Wall en- Js!n
as Il war measure, and IS exercise OF power
With proper regard 70 the lights oI cltzeus
lad The prosperity OF free government.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-18

Tne Thirteenth Annual Meeting VIII be helC
1t kut4uQ, Commencing Wcdaesd ay, Jan. 1th,
1858.
ORDER OF EXERCISES.
"WEDNESDAY EVENING Social Gathering
DAY-Morn,ng-At . 'clock--Orgon-
izatlon appointment OF Committees Miscel-
laneous buslnt sS. Address by Rev. Roger S. How
ard, of RuilanI Subject Tho rwc Ways"
d Discussion, . The Proper Method of Teaching
E ,gllsh Grammar" to be opeaed by d NJ.
Camp, OF Derby, followed by T.. Conant. of
Randolph, Prof. N. q. Clark, of Burlington,
Rev. +. W. Olmstead, of Bridport, and others.
AJternoon-Address by Prof. M. Ii. Buck
ham Of Burlington Subject " The Supple
mentary Work Of the School" Discussion,
- What Methods of Instruction will most sue
cesstully lead pupils 60 original Interrogation?
to be opened bye 0. Thompson, of Peacham
followed by ". r Shlpnan, Of South Wood
stock. j. K. Colby, OF D.. Johnsbury, NJ. Bur-
bank, OF Ludlow, aud others.
Eesa!ag-Address by 5. Is. Colby, Esd, OF
Montpelier ; subJect--' The True Culture for
Americans.
FKIDAY-Norning-.Add Address by Hiram Or
cutt, A. NJ, OF Brattlrboro Sublect--"Sc
Discipline. Discussion Of the Address. Dis
cusslon-' Reading"
AJlTnoOh-auofeSs Oy L. N. lamp, OF Bur
lington Suhject--' Music in Schools Ad-
dress by Gen. j. w. Phelps, of Brattleooro ::
Subject Motcorelosy." Discussion" The
pcoper Mode OF reachlng Mental Arithmetic, V
to be opened by B. F Bingham, OF West Rut-
land, followed BY j. X. Colby, Of st. johns
bury, j. Dana, OF W lnd5or, and others.
Eoening-Address by j. s. Adams, of Bur-
lington : Subject Duties of Parents in CON-
nectIon with Common Schools" Business !;
V4ledictory Addresses.
All Teachers, TOWN Superintendent, and all
Z. lends Of Education ere invited to attend and
participate ~ the discussions OF the meeting.
Persons attending the meeting will be con-
veyed over the railroads of tAe State, tor
f1rc one way. Return tlck-ts will be furnished
by tn cretary Of the ASSOCIATION.
The inequalities OF Rutland will be extended
10 ali attending the H,eetags # the Association.
Ihat arrangements may De moro Conveniently
m.de, persons intending 10 De present are requeo
ted to send their names earjy 70 ID q. MooKE,
Rutland, Vt.
BY ORDER OK ExGcurlvE COMMITTEE.
n ,pnr,lhnr IN
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-18

HAVING CHOSEN OUR CAUSE WITHOUT GUILE
AND WITH PURE MOTIVES, LET US RENEW OUR
TRUST IN GOD AND co FORWARD WITHOUT FEAR
AND WITH MANLY HEARTS.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-18
Vernonc Teachers Association.

Fhe Thirteenth Annual Meeting Will be held
1t tuti4uu, Commencing Wcdaesda y, Jan. 7th,
lSh1
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-07-11
Marvels or Man

While the gastric juice has mild,
bland. swectish taste, j, possesses the pow
cr Of dissolving the hardest food that can
b. swallowed. IL has no influence what
ever on the soft and delicate hbrcs Of the
living stomach. nor has it any upon the
living hand; but at the moment Of death,
il begins TO eat them away with the pow
cg Of the strongest acids.
There is dust on sea and land, in the
valley and on the mountain top; there Is
dust always and everywhere. The a,mos-
phcre is full of il. IL Pcnc,ra,es the
noisomc dungeon, and visits the deepest,
darkcs, caves OF the earth. No palace
door can shut i, out; no draw 80 secret as
To escape its presence. Every breath Of
wind dashcs II upon the open eye; and
Yet that eye is not blinded, because there
j. fountain of the blandcst fluid in na-
turc inccSsantly cmptying itself under the
cyclid. which spreads IL over the surface
of the ball, at every winking, aud washes
every atom of dust away. But this liquid,
- well adapted to the eve itself, has some
acridity. which, under certain circum.
stances, becomes 20 decided as 10 be scald-
inc 20 the skin, and would rot away the
cyclids, were il not that along the edges OF
them there are little oil manufactures,
which spread over their surface a coating
as impcryious TO the liquids necessary for
keeping the eycball washed clean, a. the
best yarni,h is impcryious 10 water.
The breath which leaves the lungs has
been 80 completely diycs;cd Of It's life
giving properties, that 10 rc.brcathe 1t,
unmixcd with other air, the moment 1t 49,
cape, from the mouth. would cause immc-
diaic death by suiiocation; while, If It
hoycrcd about u, a more or less dcstruc-
tive influence over health and life would
be- occasionel. But i, is made of na-
turc 20 much lighter than the common air,
,ha, the instant i, escapes the lips and
nostrils, it asccnds 10 the higher regions,
above the breathing point, there to be rec.
tilted, renovated and sent back again, IT,
plc,c with purity and life. How rapidly
It asccnd,, i beautifully exhibited any
frosty morning.
But, foul and deadly as the expired air
Is, nature, wisely economical in all her
works and ways, turns it to good account
in it, outward passage through the organ.
Of voice, and makes OF il the whisper Of
love. the soft words Of affection, the tender
tones Of human sympathy, the sweetest
strains Of rayishing music, the persuasive
clo1ucncc of the finished orator.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-07-11

Clean cows, clean stables, sweet churns
and pans. nca, and tidy operators, are
among the things desired by those who
would send pure butter to market.
An Illinois farmer, speaking of the cx.
pensc Of living a, the WcS, says: ut
will vary with the size OF the family, and
their propensity 10 grafyy pride,-dH ez.
peAJire article R a Reic country.
RosE BrGs on GRArE VINES. Whale
oil soap, lbs. to barrel of water, ap.
plicl with n syringe, destroys mos, insects.
We suggcs, i, for the rose bug.
TnE WIRE WORN. At the discussion
of farmcrs' club in Buffalo. Ill.,, Mr..
Franklin Reed said ,ha, the ravages of
the wire worm could be prevented by put
ting half of a fresh cob in each hill. The
worm would work into this aud leave the
corn.
Curran,s as Trees, are usually trained
from cuttings. They need ircquen, pinch.
ing back, aud constan, care while growing
to keep them in this shape.
Coal OIL To SOFTEN Perry. 81. A..
g." Of Waverly, n. y, recommends this
article, and says i, is ctectual. II so,
coal oil is now 80 common that il vii,
prove a very convenient article for this
purpose and save much labor in repairing
old windows.
Coal OIL FOR on STONES. For this
the same person also recommends IT. Ii
does no, gum in warm weather nor freeze
in cold, and sets good edge.
DYED IN TIE WooL-A CUMous PrE.
SoHrNos. Through the kindness Of the
Editor OF the Pontiac Jacksonian, We
have received sample of Merino wool,
OF good quality clipped from pure blood
Mcrino eve, owned by Mr.. Robt. Percy,
Of Oakland Co., Mich. This wool is re.
markablc for growing Of different colors.
The outer end of the locks sent is dark
brown (what would be called Uaek), l.S
inch-then Is inch is white, next about
3.lGths black, white, black; then follows
nearly 81 of an inch OF white, aud fol.
lowing this fully 81 of an inch Of jet
black, then 3.s Of an inch of white, fol.
lowed by Sigh, shade Of black, which
was the growing color at the time the lock
we have was clipped. The entire length
Of the wool is l.2 inches. The black
is the heal,hiest wool, having the best curl.
This interesting phenomenon should re-
ceive skillful and careful investigation,
that the cause may be known. 1t is no
accident.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-07-11
From the ARsrican Agriculiuri',.
Hogs in the Apple Orchard.

Nobody sends such apples TO market as
my neichbor John jacobs. He always
has apples to sell and gets the highcs,
price. Folks prefer fair, large apples ;
and such are always packed in Jacobs
barrels. You might search them with a
candle and not find kno,ty fruitUr a
worm hole. Such Rhode Island Green.
inrs aud Roxbury Russets | have never
met with in the old States. They are as
handsome as anything in the virgin soils
OF the west.
was going by Jacobs orchard last
Summer, and | had the curiosity TO call
and examine for myself. Says |, Neigh
Dor. what is there in your soil tha,
makes such smooth, large apples? They
are a third bigger ttan any thing can
get. and my trees look as well as yours.
The secret is not iH the soil" John
replied. with 4 twinkle in his eye, bu,
on it. DO YOU see those grun,ers there
Ny pork brings me fifty cents a pound
eight in flesh, and the balance in fruit.
| began TO pasture my orchard ten years
ago with hogs, and since that time | have
had no trouble with wormy fruit. APP
pies, as a general thing. don't fall from
the tree unless something is the matter
with them. The apple-worm and eurcu-
lio Law their ecgS in the fruit, and the APP
pies drop early. The pigs devour the
apples. and by September every uns5und
apple Is gone and | have nothing but fair
fruit left. The crop Of insects for the
next year j. destroyed by the pigs. They
root around under the trces, keep the soil
loose, manure the land some, and work
over wha, manure | spread. Tho apples
help the pig, and the pig help the ap'
pies"
| saw Johns secret at once. and have
prohted by il. Inever had 20 few in
sects as this spring, and l give the pig
the credit for il. In turning the orchard
into a pasture pa, in pigs,-not land.pike.
with shouts like levers. You might losC
trees a. well as insects in that case. Blu,
well bred animals, with judieious snouts,
will root in subdued and ehristian.likc
manner. JONATHAN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-07-11
Hay.Making.

As the season for making hay is ap.
preaching, we will give few words Of
caution in advance. Don't dry your hay
too much. Hay may be dried till it is as
worthless as straw. As good coffee.
maker would say. " Don't burn your eoi.
fee, but brown il; 40 we say. don't dry
your hay. but cure it. Our good old
mothers, who relied upon herb tea instead
OF "poiecary medicine" gathered their
herbs when in blossom and cured them in
the shade. This is the philosophy of
making good hay. Gu, il in the blossom,
and cure i, in the shade. The sugar of
the plant, when il is in bloom, is in the
stalk, ready to form the seeds. II the
plant is cut earlier, the sugar is no, there;
If later, the sugar has become converted
TO woody matter.
Hay should lie well wiltcd in the sun,
but cured in the cock. Better 20 be a
little too green than too dry. II, on put
ting i, into the barn, there is danger Of
heating in the mow," put ON some salt.
Cattle will like il none the less.
Heat, light, and dry winds, will soon
take starch and sugar, which constitute
the goodness of hay. out Of il; and with
the addition of shower, render it almos,
worthless. Grass curci with the least
exposure to the drying winds and search.
ing sunshine, Is moro nutritious than IL
longer exposed, however good the weather
may bc. II ever cured, IL contains more
woody fibrc and less nutri,iye matter.
The true art Of hay.making, then, con.
sis,s in cutting the grass when the starch
ami sugar are mos, fully developed, and
before they are converted into seed and
woody fibre; and curing i, up to the point
when i, will answer to pu, i, into the barn
without heading. and no more.
IOhio Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-07-11

A Curiou. Bird, called the Asaui. has
been brough, from French Guiana, and
placed in the Paris BIOLOGICAL gardens. lie
is to the poultry yard what the dog Is to the
shepherd. lie guards the fowls to the held'.
watches them, checks their ramble' and
bring. them home IN the evening; be pro-
sides over tho food entrusted TO his care,
and will not permi. the strong and the iui''
grown to take their share before the young
and feeble get theirs.
Thi, wonderful bird is we'll known 10
na,arali,u as the P,Ophia erP'dro' or
trumpe,er. about the size of pheasant,
has long neck and short dropping tail
o! twelve black feathers. IL lives IN aoek''
can run like an ostrich. and when domesti'
Gated /. pattern Offondne-' and fidelity
:. IL !. Jealous OF its masters earesses' ana
will attack dog II II comes near HIN. IL
will fsh, OF any bird OF prey that attacks
the chickens. LA Prcs.e.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-07-11
Use Of Toads in Agriculture.

Our ugly friend affects gardens as much
as the lord Of creation. You will find him
in hole in the wall, in the strawberry
patch, under the squash vines, or among
the eucumbers. lie is not handsome, but
serene and diyni6el as judge. lie exc
cutes Judgment upon all bugs, worms,
snails, and pests Of the garden, in the most
summary way. See what a eapacious
nav he has, occupying the whole space
from his fore LEGS 10 his launches. lie is
the very incarnation Of stomach, and his
gastronomic fcats would do credit to an
Alderman. He ,ueks away bugs and all
kindred flesh as an epicure would turtle
and pudding. He is never full. That
nav stretches like eaoutehouc, and he Is
nearer an endless gullet than any reptile.
lie is altogether 10 useful to be without
enemies. All the serpent tribe hate him
and deyour him when they can. Even
man slanders him. He misses few straw.
berries from his patch, and lays j, to the
toad, who stands like sentinel guarding
his treasures. IL was the snail who did
the mischief before the toad took up his
station; fortunately he is now where he
will spoil no more ruddy fruit. Or il was
the robbin who slyly snapped up the Der.
ries and flew of into the neighbOTing tree,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-07-11

leaving the poor toad to bear his sins.
But YOU sec by the look OF his honest face,
that he is guililess. Those lus,rOus eyes
ara above stealing. One fat bug would
give him more pleasure than all the fruit
in your garden.
Cultivate the friendship Of ,oads, for
they take the insects ,ha, the birds are
apt to overlook. They inspect the ground
closely, peer under the leaves OF straw
berries, under the growing vines, and nab
every creeping thing in sight. They are
as easily domcstica,cd as birds, never sing
when YOU DO not want them to, are quie;
and unobtrusive, and If not worth five
hundred dollars apiece, arcproftablc pets
and fellow-helpers. Birch the boy that
teascs toads.
american Agricul,urist.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-07-11
VOLUME 80, NO. 81.

ACosTiKnKD GRunBLKs. Some ume ago.
there lived In Edinburgh . we'll known
erumbler named Sandy Black. whoss often.
recurring Cts Of spleen or indigestion pro-
dueed some sconss Of senseless irri,ability.
which were highly reli'hed by oil except
the braie's good, patient little vile. One
morning Sandy rose. bent on quarrel; the
haddies aud eggs were excellent. done to 9
turn. and had been ordered by himself the
previous evening; and breakfast passed
without the looked for cause Of complaint.
what will you have for dinner. SandyF
said Mrs. Black.
a chicken. madam, said the husband.
.Ro'st or boiled3' asked the wife.
'Coniound !, madam. IL you had been .
good and considera,s wife you d have known
before this what I liked Sandy growled
out. and slamming the door behind him. left
ths house. u Vas IN the spring. and .
friend who was pre.eu, heard the little wife
say. Sandy's bent on dis.urbancs to-day;
| shall not please him, do wha, can
The dinner time came, and Sandy and his
friend eat down to dinner; the 6.h was
eaten in silence. and on raising thu cover Of
the dish before him, IN u towering pAssiDn
he called out. - Boiled chicken I hate it
madam. A chicken boiled j. chicken
spoiled"
Immediately the cover Was raised for 40.
other chicken. roasted. to turn.
Madam. I won't eat roast chicken"
roarcd Ssn!y you know how it should
have been cooked =
Al Ills instan.a q broi!ed chicken. with
mushrooms. was placed on the table. before
him.
'wi,hou, green pea, = rOarei the grum.
bier.
'ITcro they are. my dear. responded Mrs.
Black.
How dare you spend my money in that
wayr
They were present., said the wife. in
,erruplips him.
Rising from hi. chair, and rushing from
the room. amidst roar Of laughter from
his friend. he elenched his h't and shouted.
How dare you receive presen, without my
leave =
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-07-11

Al nRAvr AMBASSADOR. John Ba'ilowiti,
the Car Of Russia, perceivips Sir Jeremy
Bowes. the ambassador Of Queen Elizabeth.
with hi. hat on in his presence, thus rs'
buked HIN -" Have you not heard, 'ir'
u the person have punished Tor such IN
in,ult?" lie had. in fact. punished him
very savagely. by causing bis hat to bs struck
through with nail, and fastened to bis
head. Sir Jeremy answered -" fes' ''r'
bu, I am the Qacen Of Eosland's smba'sa-
dor. who never ye. stood bareheaded to any
prince whatever; her represent, aud ON
her justice I depend to do me right, u ! Am
insul,ed." a brave fellow. this" sad
the Car. turning to bis mobiles: :" brave
fellow. truly. who dares thus to talk Tor nis
sovereign's honor! Which Of you would
do % Tor moi"