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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-28
Agricultural.
From tbs Massachusetts, Plsughman.
The Dorkings,

The Dorkiugs have been general favorites and
we think they deserve their popularity. Thew
have historical fame extending back two
thousand years. They are said to have been
mentioned in the poutrybooks as early rs that.
To have been bred and kept pure 30 long i'm.
plies, Of itself, more than ordinary qualities.
We once owned splendid specimens of the
speckled or gray variety, imported by Charles
u. Loring, Esq, from the yard OF Prince Al
bert. They were unrivalled for beauty and
utility, especially for the table, with square.
solid bodies, rather short legs aud neck, with
little waste or offal, and flesh unsurpassed in
quality and excellence. They laid we'll, and
were disposed to set quite US much as we wanted
them to. They were good nurses, took good
care oil their chicks, though sometimes little
olumsey.
In fowl for the market you want q good
weight and depth from the pont of the inser
ton OF the neck IN the body, what might be
called the root of the neck, downwards, because
the choicest part of the fowl is the breast and
this form the Dorking possesses 10 greater per-
lection, probably. than any other fowl This ia
one prime point of their superiority over many
other ong-necked, coarse bOned breeds.
In color, the true Dorkings vary a good deal
from rich dark brown, to the speckled with
gray or white, Or to the pure white This
white and the gray or speckled are the only
ones we have ever seen in this country.
The pure Dorking is remarkable as having
Eve toes instead Of lOur, that Is their hind toes
are doubled, and il u bird Of this yariet, turns
up with only ur, most breeders at once su.pect
cross, though Others, and good authorities, 100.
CLAIM that this rs not conclusive eyldenoe of
want OF purity.
The town OF Djrking 10 the county of Sur
rey, jusi south OF London, gave its name to this
fine bird, but it is now bred and highly es-
teemed in all parts OF England. II is liked for
iis extremely white, juicy and delicate flesh
but an addition It leeds up rapidly lIto table
condition, attaining a very large siz, if well
treated. A caponed Dotking cock has beea
known 70 reach fifteen pounds, bat the ordinary
weight would reach over elk or seven 10 tho cock
and over live IN the hen. Good layers good set
ters, good nurses, good feeders and great weights,
!, must be admitted, are impottrni REQUISITES. in
the poultry yard.
We are inclined TO think the gray Dorkinra
little harder than tho whit, but this may be a
mistake.
10 the white variety sbe double comb is gen.
crafty considered indispensable, though single
combs 10 the grays are By no means uncommon.
both IN The cock and hen
IL must be conceded that the true Dorking
possesses Gner proportions and form better
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-28

VALUE on LEAcnKD ASHES FOR MANURE
Willard Griffin, West CRANKY, Ct, gives the
following information to the New York Farmers
Club, why leached ashes are valuable for manure
lie says;
Some one of our correspondents several
months since inquired If there was saltpetre in
leachei ashes. There is not Saltpetre is nj
tate OF potash. Nitric acd is obtained from
substance that wood does no, furnish. lfleaehed
ashes are deposited near the house, where soap.
snds, urine, and other slope containing animal
matter are thrown upon them, they will contain
slltpetre, and from such it may have been ex.
tracted. Wood ashes contain potash soda, mag.
nesia and lime, beside sulphur, phosphorus, car
bon and common salt a6out one.hall of ashes
is lime. Leaching extracts the potash and soda
mostly and but littlo Of otler matters but As
potash aud soda are only small proportion of
ashes, they are nearly as goo for manure after
teaching Us before. have seon plum lre,s grow
ing near II house, whers leaohed asles were
thrown around them every year that retained
vigorous condition and were loaded with fruit
Tor several yeafs, while other trees in the neigh.
borhood were ,ubjecl to the rivages Of the car
eulo aud black knot,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-28

A Coon CROP OF ONIoNs.-W, II. Tatem
formerly with Shaker Society in Pennsylvania
gives an account Of his success With onions. The
Oed, 20x40 feet, had been pIowed deeply the
previous autumn. In spring it had shallow
plowing, after which three horse loads Of fine
old manure was spread on and thoroughly har-
rowed in. The bed was then covered with straw,
ten inches deep, which was burned The seed
was sowed in drills IA inches apart aud rolled.
As soon as the seed was up, the bed was .owsd
over with one bushe Of mixture of % hen
manure and IL ashes, which application was re.
peated three times during the early part OF the
season. The onions were carefully kosd and
wesded, and when as large as ones thumb, they
we're ,hinned to two inches in the row. The re-
suit was 80 bushels of large onions, equal TO
about 1000 bushels to the acre.-Agricuh,uisi.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-28

Soils are divided or classified according to the
preponderance of their constituents of sand
clay, lime and animal or vegetable remains or
humus.
Sandy soils contain over 50 per cent. Of silic-
lous sand. CalcTeous soil, contain over 20 per
cent OF lime. Clay soils coatain over so per
cent of clay Vegetable moulds contain over SIX
p r cent. Of organic matter or humus. Marty
souls contain more than s per cent, Of lime, but
not over ~ per cent. OF the weight of dry earth
and from 20 per cent. TO so per cent. Of clay
Loamy soils are those in which the proportion
Of clay varies from 20 to so per cent, and which
at the same time hold less than 8 per cent. Of
lime, and 30 on.
Now it is found that the power of retaining OF
holding moisture depends on the composition Of
the soil. Thus an experiment designed to show
the rotentve power Of these different soils, re-
suited in the following manner In 100 lbs. o.
dry soil water will begin to drip, iii lisa
il,,a 4 .tIa - L.. 4 n n
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-28

MILKING Cowa--Cows should always be treat
ed kindly, and as far as possible always have the
same mixer. A fractions man should not be
allowed to handle spirited COW. Kindaess
and genteness are always the best beating and
pounding should not be tolerated. If a COW or
heifer persist in kicking under kind treatment,
taSe small rope and quietly fasten around the
opposite fore foot, thence bring it over the back
to hang by the mixer when she kicks again
without saying word, draw her foot up to her
body. You can now handle her as you please
She will struggle to rlease her foot, but to no
purpose, and will soon crouch to the floor. Now
lot her get up again, and pct her a little. If
she kicks again, repeat the operation as often,
and you will soon find she will not move foot
while you are milking, unless there Is some IL
rltatng cause like sore teits or sharp fngernails
p. NJ .qugur, Middteiolca, c. in Co. Gent
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-28
Ale0itiltes.

p6n0 will be forfeited by Dr.. L. Dix If failing to
apCOOoure in less time than any other ph ysioian,
more efeetualy and permenatly, with less strain
from occupation or tear OF exposure 10 all weather
with safe ana pleasant medicines
sELF-ABUSE AND SOLITARY HABITS
Their effect and eonseq uenoetj
SPECIAL AILMENTS AND SITUATIONS,
Inoidentto Married and Single Ladies
SECRET AND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Merourial Affections Erupuonsand II Diseases OF the
Skin Ulcers OF the Nose, Throat and Body Plmpes
on the tace Swellings OF the Joints Nervousness
Constitutional and other Weaknessesn ouh and the
more advanced, of all ages, OF
BOTH SEXES, SINGLE OR MARRIED.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-28

GARGEr IN Cows-As this disease is some
what common when COWS are giving large flow
OF milk in spring, give my experience. llav.
ing valuable COW two years since, which gave
an unusual quantity Of milk, | found one night
at milking, one quarter of her udder had become
very hard, and only yielded a small quantity OF
clotted milk. The remedy used was this, which
had seen in an agricultural paper, viz, s drop:
Of tincture of acOnite dropped on piece OF bread
and mixed with her feed In the morning she
was much better, but ! gave four drops more
and the night following found her all right, will
about her usual quantity Of milk. Since then
have tried the same remedy in one or two instan
ses with equal success.-P. ". Augur, Middle
irion, c., in Co. Gent
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-28

'es'atestreet opposite kilby ST., u oston,
4 fTBR an extensive practice Of upwards oftwen,v
year eon.nuet 10 secure Patents the Unled State
also In Great brtan France and other foreign
OaVeAs, specifications, Bones, Assignme MIS- and ali pa
pes sf Drawing, for Patents executed on liberal tetn
ana win dispitch. Res arches mad, into snn mr.
foreign works, to determine the validity or utly Of M
tontsor ionsand leeOlo other advice rendered
n llmauers touching the same Copies OF the claim,
otmy patent furnished by remiting one dollar Assign
ments recorded at Washington. e"
The agency ts not only the largest New EnTandbn
through H. inventors have advantages Ter securing
tents sscertsnag the paienability ofnyrntious nn
surpassed by, II not immeasprably superior TO- ANY
which can he offered TO them elsewhere The lcstimnn
avs hcos gwen Prove that none Is successful al Tho
faent once than the subscriber and as success is he
oes proof OF advantages and ability he would add that
ne mas TO believe and prove that no
ohet once OF The knd the charges for ~ orsstonn
services 10 moderate The immense practice Of the snb
SeHher curing twenty yeats past has enabled him 10 ae
9umuse sas collection Of specifications and official
decisions relative To patents
these besides his extensive library " LEGAL ana me-
ehanA works and full accounts OF patents granted In
ihr United states and Europe, endet him able he. and
question, TO superior facilities for obtaining nasts
unnecessary Of aioutnry TO Washington Ia procutev
snd Tue usual gfeatdelay there sa,tdln
ventufs. IN
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-28

Intercourse "'
CHARLES MASON,
Commits one fuf Patents
nave no hesitation In assuring Inventors tbatthsy
eanho, einpoy person mnt competent an lrustwn,thy
ua more clpehlr oipuling their sppl Gallons In form
q secure for them an eaiy nd can. d.rti
rue fMent omer'' EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commit ~ Toner Of Patents
- M M hdly has made for me thiiietn appratinns
on all but one ~ which patents had been Yaa,sa sas
ma Is nov pending Such unmstakahe proof OF great
talent aud ability on his part leads me to recommend All
stehlois 10 apply TO MIN to secure their atenta As
they may be cure ofhaYine The most faitbn aitsn,I
"""es onthsh cases. and at very reasonable charges
n,.,...t-..., JOHN rAGgART.
pu'r eirh months, the subscriber, 10 course of al,
usr practice, made, on twice rejected taiuns all
.eeh appeals every one u which was decided Ia his nyar
W n ~ .o" m, o. patents X. a. EDDY.
NN.N'hl wv. w. ltNa. liz
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-28

| Those soils which absorb the greatest amount
OF water, hold it with the greatest tenacity
Dark colored soils absorb and hold greater
amount Of the heat of the suns rays, than light
coored ones, but the light colored retain th,
rays longest. Many circumstances besides the
chemical composition of soil, exercise an OK
tensive influence upon its productive or fertilz
ing power.
The absorptiye power of soils is 80 great, that
they separate ammonia from its various solu
tions. II liquid ammonia is passed through a
quantity OF soil, it loses it's ammonia, and the
odor which indicated its presence. But there
is limit to this power. If the quantity of sol
ia too small, the ammonia will not III be taken
out.
Soils also have the power Of absorbing potash
in solution. A stiflish subsoiI when simply
thrown out and exposed to the air and rains,
would become to some extent impregnated with
these salts, and hence their value as absorbents
in the yard, or mixed in the manure heap. But
all cultivated soils have the power of separating
the potash, ammonia and other alkaline sub
stances from their various combinations, differ
ing only in degrees, Mass. Ploughman.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-28

CAEAP CDxa NISEaR.-Iake the water in
which dried apples are washed and soaked, and
after carefully slranng put in vessel add a
pound oil sugar, or lis equivalent in molassts.
Put In a piece OF brown paper. and tet whore
warm. In lew weeks you will have 20 ID ei-
der vinegar. More sugar will improve Il. The
vinegar will also be better The m1te con ,ontra.
ted the cider Is. The strongest vinegar ia made
lrum boiled cider.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-28

The housewife who would lake hor bread or
biscuit " ithout a dry hard crust can do SO yery
readily Just before placing her bread in the
oven, she bag only 70 rub is surface with butter
or lard. This will close the pores, prevent the
escape OF the gas which produced BY the yeast
and the escape of the steam viii h is produced
by The moisture OF the heated loaf. Bread thus
baked sIil b. almost cruatlass. NJ r.. Farn,r
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-28
feQal Notices.
Ira Wudgett's Estate.

THEsHbserben, having been appointedby the Honora-
BILE Probate Couttforthe District ofRaBdolph, Com
mssioneTs toreoeive, examine, and adjust all claims
and demands of all persons against the Estate Of Ira
Midget, late OF Tunbrdge, In said district deceased
represented insnvent and theteTm of sir months from
the 81 day Of March, 1866 being allowed by said Court
to the creditors said deceased md prove their
respective claims efoTe us: Give notice, that Will
attend 10 edutiesOf ouTappointment at the dwelling
house Of Abigail g. Mudgeu in Tunbrdge IN said dis
tnct on the 4th Thursdays Cf April and August next
one O'Clock, In the afternoon each Of said days
JEREMY c. HOWE, c,
ADAMS ROWELL, "o"'"r
Tunbridge March a. A. D. 1888 rl1u9
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-28
THE PULMoNIC SYRUP

Is one OF the most valuable medicines known II IA
nqnnt powerfully tonic and healing in itself II con.
ains no opium, yet oosens The pheem In the bronchial
tubes and Laure throws II Oh with little exertion one
bottle frequently cure, an ordinary cold but II will be
wei first to take dose Of koheneks Mandrake pills 10
cleanse the stomach. The Pumonie Syrup ia readily
dgested and absorbed into blood, To which IL imnars
i's healing properties. II Of the preparations Of
iron IN use Il Is powerful tonio OF itseI +, and
when the seaNetd Tonic dis Owes the mueus in The
stomach, and carried ofby the AID of toe Mandrake
Pills healthy now OF gastric Juice good appetite and
a good digestion, follow N
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-28
THE SEA-WEED TONIC

s stlmnant, and none other is rqui-ed when Il 4,
used II Tsp IRE aud pleasant no bad effects like when
using Bourbon whsky, which disorders the stomach
iorpors the liver locks up all the cretons turns the
blood into waer dropsy sets In, and the patient dies
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-28
Israel Cuttings Will.

STATE OF VERMONT In Probate Court held at
WAshiSaTos DlsrRIcr, 49, Montpelier, within and for
SAID District, on The 9Th day Of March, d. 1865.
Instrument purporingto bethe asst viii and Tes-
"a lament Of Israel Cutting late Of Montpelier In said
District deceased being presented 10 the Coufor Pro
bate:
tsordsred by said Court that a persons concerned
therein, be notified TO appear session OF said Court to
be holden at the Probate Once in Montpelier the Dist
aay OF March A. d. ls65and show cause any they
nave against the Probate Ofsaid viii for which purpose
us iurher ordered That copy Of the record this order
be pubshedhree week successfully In the Green Moun.
am Freeman, printed at Montpelier previous to raid time
appointed for hearing
true copy OF record,
Fllw3 Attest--N. A. CHASE, Register
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-28
Poetry.
From Bentley's Miscela ny.
In the Fields.


Why search for secrets OF the past,
Piercing the earth for dusty lore
What boots it now what mammoth forms
Had life in days Of yoreP
But cast your rapture on the earth,
Upon the miracles at your feet,
The spiral windings Of the grass,
So beautiful and sweet.
The life that wakes beneath your gaze
Is lovelier than the ages dust,
More awe-inspiribg than the doubts
OF earth's primsval crust.
The lucky grass doth feel her tread
She walks, maiden mystery,
The symbol OF the perfect bloom
That 10 the fields we see.
You cannot htbOm all her looks,
The archness Of her dimpling smile;
Or why she oter stlessy
Upon the messy style.
Just sixteen transient, happy springs
Have lent their glow to make her bright,
10 crown her on this vernal morn
With all the seasons light
For who can count the waves Of grass,
Where lurking sunbsams bssk and brood
Or round verse with every charm
OF blushing maidsnhood'
For all the ravishing warmth and bloom
The glory OF the virgin May,
Are centred in joyous face,
Where smiles and dimpes play.
She kens not much OF learned books,
But in the azure OF her eyes
Is beauty which to read Alright
Is for above the wise.
In many curve and many wave
Her hair rolls wantsn to the wind
Her ways are touched with Natures grace,
That cannot be defined.
Anon, she listens anxiously
To hear the church bells welcome sound.
And musing waits, and taps her feet
Upon the grassy ground
She kens not much OF musty tones,
For books, like men, may oft deceive,
Her knowledge fingers in phrase
To loue and 10 believe.
The church bells chime tone OF praise
She listens with enraptured ears,
AS clad in Sunday gear, unstained
Her world Of love appears.
She cannot heed hs voice uncouth
His clumsy gait, his dullard face,
For love has throned him in her eyes
With majesty and grace.
The air is rich with clover breath,
The spiral grass is fair to see,
The Joy and beauty of the morn
DO bear them company.
The wind has lent the trets voice,
The wild birds sing with Natures art,
And all the vagrant melodies
Wake echoes in the heart.
And richer, purer than the spray
Or clustering blooms, that premise fruit,
Is every hope within her breast,
Where love has taken root.
O wendrous power Of human love,
That drapes the world with loneliness
And tints the lowliest life with light,
To sanc,ify and ble's.
Her voice is hushsd with deep content,
She gives her hand within his clasp,
And only death can render void
Loves symbol in that grasp.
What boots it that their cares are mean
Can riches hallow human love,
Or strengthen hope, or deepca trust,
Or faith, or goodness prove
They pre-" the golden bu,tercups,
Whose tint is on her wavy hair.
And all the fields are gay with smiles,
To bless the constant pair.
Trip lightly DER the spiral grass,
Walk hand in hand through veal and woe,
Though year, have gaps of WEAKNESS,
And mingled shade and glow
Tread briskly through the fields of life,
That spread before you Joy and bloom,
And Love shall deck with Lovs's own light
Your darkest hour of gloom.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-28
Railroads., 81.
vermont Central and SulIi-
van Railroads.
L
Trains Going south and East.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
Commencing March 1871, 1865.

Trains Going south and East,
Leave montpelier al 40 An $40 and l000r. n.
M AL TRAIN leaves st. Adams at 6l5 NJ, connect
VI ing at White River Junction and Bellows Falls
WIN trains Tor Boston, Worcester Springfield and New
YORK, arriving at New York at l0.l5P,h.
DAY EXPRESS Train leaves Montreal al 90 NJ, st..
johns at Jo0 H.. FER Troy and New York
NIsHr EXPRESS TRAIN leaves Opdensburg at ll30 A.
~ montreal at j.l5 HOuses Point az 545 p. ST.
johns AZ 44U PM arriving Al Boston at 40 NJ connect
ing AT Bellows Falls with Cheshire Road for Boston and
worcester aud with Vermont Valley r. X. for Spring
held' &c, and arriving in New York at 1890 ?.
Trains G ding North and West.
Leave Montpelier at 2.53 Am. 1910 A. NJ and 625
N.
DAY EXPRESS TRAIN leaves Burlington at 4.2) ?. M,
for Montreal,
MAIL TRAIS leaves Boston at 730 A. NJ, via. Lowell
Lawrence, or Flchburg. Springfield at Z45 An, for
Burlington and ST. Adams.
fccdhaODATIoE TRAIN leaves NoTthheldat 55A. NJ
ana burlington l2I0 p. NJ, fer ROuse's Point.
NioHr ErPRRss TRAIE leaves Bellows Falls alto 90 p
~ receiving passengers from Vernon Valley X. R.
ieaghg New York at 1915 M, and from Cheshire
q; ~ leaving Boston at Is connecting at White
junction with train ieayiDg Boston IT 500 ,. NJ,
Tor burlington, Rouse's Point, honlTral and Dgdens-
Ourgh Inc Mail Tran6 connect with Psssumpslc Road
Sleeping cars attached to both the nign express
Trans running between 81. Ablus and Boston aud 81.
Alblns and pringded.
fhrough Tickets 10 Chicago and the West for sale al
III prime pal siatiors
G.MERRlLL, Sup t.
st. Alheny, W., March 49, 1855.
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Manhood how Lost, how Restored

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