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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-15

Dm5cEArIc Ru5IClNG.-The Bl..l-l
democrats, headed by the Editor Of ta, C5a-
Ter, celebrated the recent democratic v.s.a-
ries most appropriately wednesday evening
by getting out baud AMI s5reutl.az M7-.
Jefferson Davis, and Mrs. Howell, her moth
er, { who were s2eulin. the nigh. q, d.
Bariwell House On ,ieir wli 90 Nlaralll
with the R-bel National alr of q. Dixie
This Is all Of piece wish the welcomes
which the c1ppsrle4is us,l o. give % -5c
news Of rebel Victories 10 tn, war. by -ll-.-
ing for JEFF Davis AMI really o5-lin. emil
be more appropriate wc rresau. NJ.
JEFF is firmly persuaded sine. tac ser.nai..
that be7 las5lnI's chances a--v.t god Oh
be president of Toe United Sf,rs.
The N,ntFeliar d.mi.r4-- celebrate ,--
evening with an l!umlasa51, supper AMI
speeches.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-15
The Legislature of Vermont.
WEDNESDAY, Nov 6.
SENATE.

Resolutions from the Connecticut Valley Med.
zeal Association, relating to criminal abortions
addressed to the President Of the Senate "a
general committee.
Bills introducc9-By Senator Bullard, pro-
viding memorial to be presented to the sol
diers Of the State who served in the late war.
By Senator Brown, an act relating to the
formation of new county, providing for the
formation Of a county out Of the northern tier
of towns in Windham County, and altering the
lines of several Of the other counties on the
east side.
Passsd-An act to Incorporate the Montpe-
lier and White River Railroad.
Bonding toicRs-At 3 o'clock the bill 10
enable towns to aid 10 building the LamoIlle
Valley Railroad was taken up. After discus
sion by Senators Hendee and Martin in favor,
and senstOr Kellogg in oppossion, the bill was
passed by a vote of q to 8.
Yeas-Anderson, Baker, Barstow, Billiard,
Burt, Garfield, Clapp. Dale, Dewey, Dyer,
Hard, Hendee, Henry. Hill, Lane, Martin,
Root, Sanborn, Simpson, Smith. Walker.-2I.
.bGy,--Allon, Atwood Barrett, Brown,
GOodhue, Kellogg. Leonard, orcutt, Prout-9'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-15

SoUrHEsN News The p aacll news
from the South of late, is ey.iaa;iy nla--
pulated IN the Interest e ,.s b. .user'--
tiyes." F., inst4ncs. o. So announced
more than once that the y,,. a-a Clavsr-
tioa IN Louisianl was fii,.r. b., the T.
suls showed tia. the G. 1,suul- vas call.
by a'.ry handsome m,i rty AGAIN. %
we itgraphed that g., election ~ Wet
FiIsiaia showed .r,a- Democratic r-l'.
tiou : bus il nov aFp.4s,. ,l tie cla'rr
that the Unionis,s ac.ull.y g.ia.l .'
member, d the Legislature. Sui -I-'.
will De remembered ,h.t t-c l.,-..cl.'
from Georgia have been representa-:
the whites mad generally taken no Fi' o.
the elections for COW a.I1n. ami sl''''
districts vrre speeid d ia shic, .'.rs ''''
no white votes, or at II -: bu, ln. Or w.
We learn however. from our r. 81, G'-T-
exchange, the Rome Courier, TIA. " Q 'i''
hunter Of white men, Who -;ard a,!i DO
the county, voted for c3agen.i1u A4-
are quite prepared to believe tie s'a'ens'''
autographed TO the Triiuss, that The WIZ
slte cas-. in the state wa $4,000
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-15

CotD - Prot. Pet;y's regitering Their
mometer showed that the mercury went
down 70 o., sometime during Wednesday
night. Next morning, thermometers IN dit
ferent places stood at II : to IA This Is
yery remarkably cold, for the first week in
November
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-15
I'm General.

Glribaldi, after his late defeat, vas VISIT,
ed by the American Minister to Italy. H5-
George p. Marsh, who doubtless terl,-.
him the sympathy and good Offices Of a.-
Government and it is now stated that
asylum in the United States Will be oH..r
rendered him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-15

latter. In Kansas, there were large radical
majorities in 1865 on the election OF Jnem-
bers Of the Legislature. In 1864 the vote
stood Lincoln, GIL Mcclellan. S69l
aud in 1850 the Republican vote for Gov
ernor was $50. against Democratic vote
of Sl5l.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-15

NEW FIRN.-Our citizens Will generally
be glad to see, from this Advertisement. in
another column, that our former ,1wusmsu,
". II. STONE has returned O. Burlington
and gone into Business here. 4tvias plrciis-
ed, with an associate, the wcllkuJwn iurni-
ture store Of y. Parker. on Church street.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-15

RICHMOND CHEESE MAREET The mu..
was very dull, at Richmond on Tue.i ...
but few cheese in, which were sold A. D..
Batter sold at 3Sc. with bur little ir -.
market. Farmers appear to feel cor.
Of higher prices for cheese, and but li,-.
be sold ct present, unless prices imp
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-15

FINED.-Edward Hayes was brou-.
fore justice Hollcubeck. on Monday, oh 90.
wish iutoxlcati0n and distur5lncs a. -.
re,cc by breaking the windows Of tl.-..
i1- h.r-e On Locust street, Sunday ev.u.a,
He plead guilty and was let of with n s-.
oi 500 aud costs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-15

carr. Hans AaT. SEARCH. Late .a-
telligeuee has been received go s.. joda'-.
n. F., from Caps. Hall. WHO is .-ar- 81,
the Arctic regions i5s traces a. ST. JOHN
Franklin's expedition. Tie had ls,ea
upon prosecuting hiss enterprise t...-
Ing winter. From some hostile E-..--E
be learned that at about the time Of ,-e...
Of Sir John Frankliu's vessel, some w..
men carried a dead body CD -hore and bal
a brick vault which obey clreillly cemeE-
ted, ard IN which they dep -r,si The c1rF-',
afterwarl covering the vault WITH te-7y
stone Gacs. This 10. -. .--l below, q
be the remains Of ST. John, ard bis il..a-
ton il to visit the locality and satisfy him
upon the point, If possible. H las secured
many valuable articles formerly owned a5
Sir Johns party.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-15

SALurE-The slight banging On Saturday
afternoon, supposed by many to be the sound
Of blasting in Wizards quarry, turns out
to have been a salute fred by the Democrats,
over the defeat Of negro and female suffrage
in Kansas.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-15

TIE FERRY.-rhe Montreal commenced
Monday to run the Ferry between Burling-
ton and Plattsburgh leaving Plattsburgh at s
A NJ, Port Kent 9 \. NJ, arriving at
Burlington II NJ. Returning, leave Bur-
liDgton / A NJ. arriving at Pittsburgh
p NJ
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-15

LANDMARK GoNE.-The large elm tree IN
the yard of Mrs. Horace LOOMS, which was
planted as twig. by Uncle Horace sixty
four years ago, died this last season and has
been cut down. 1t makes about four cords
Of frewOod.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-15

REGISTER IN. Observation-Disclosures L
Lawrence. E.q,. of Burlington. has been
appointed Register in Bankruptcy Tor
the third Congressional Distreet-an cx-
cellent and acceptable appointment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-15

\ GHosT.-Rutlsnd complains of a g. ...
ly v.siror-a tall individual wrapped 10
white sheet-who prowls around a. 81.
soaring timid men and women, and "a.
ha- made An assault upon night watcI-.-
IN the employ of the railroad company.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-15
Burlington & Vicinity.

Orr TIE TRAcK.-A freight train ran Oh
the track at winooski this morning, and has
ipterferied with trains passing through the
4,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-15

The fuctuating character Of this vote and
the small pei centase of the average Repub-
lican majority as compared with the total
vote Of the State, ale noteworthy.
In Minnesota and Wisconsin United States
SenstorshIps are dependent upon the result
OF the elections. Mr.. Ramsey going out in
the former State and Air bOolittle in the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-15

RU1L>D.-Ihe citizens Of Rutland an lee
iliciug ore. more DO gas.l-a-, tte gl- works,
which were burned ten months ago, having
been started again hy the Peoples Ca-.-
Company.
Among tie recent liquor Ur1soc--..-
Rutland axe those Of Caleb Blflm,
hquor-=-coui odynce-hued 500 and Gel.
and of B. Na.iiqaet'e, selling iiqa.s--,.a.
odence-f.ed 500 and c.,.s.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-15
HOUSE.

Rep0ris-From judiciary committee, al
versely TO act in amendment Of chapter "a, G..
S relating to sale Of intoxicating liquors third
reading refused.
Bus pGsssi-H 3, an act laying tax on
the county Of Chittenden Of cents on a dol
lar, to meet deficiency in treasury.
II 81, an act defining the right Of executors
over the property Of deceased persons.
II 90, An act in amendment TO section Of
chapter So Of general statutes, relating to ies-
cent Of property Of illsgitimltes
II $50. an act in addition 70 section no Of
chapter - Of general statutes. entitled Com
mon schools and school law"
Rgused-H l05, fixing the stanlsrd measure
Of milk 10 be wine measure passage refused.
II II, relating to divorce and separation, for
bidding divorces except in cases Of a1ultry ::
third reading refused
Joist Res9luf5n-By Mr., Harris of Wind
ham, that a Joint committee consisting Of two
from the Senate and o members from the House
be appointed TO report upon the earliest time
possible for a final adjournment adopted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-15

IUEsD.Y's ELEcTIoNs.-ln Massachusetts,
the vote Tor The last three yeare has been as
fl.lInvs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-15

DEDIcATioy.-The hal, oi rsc Young La
dies Christian Associate o.. TO- L.ayeuwor, h
Block, on College Street WAS d.iicitod Non
day evening The room va. crowded. The
entrance and stairway were also filed, aad
many went way ura'le 90 find entrance. Ia
opening, Iorti,n ci scripture was read ~
Rev. Mr. McAnn. ard prayer Hered by Pro
fessor Bucklam 4 tr.ef opening address
was then made By President Arg,.l, who set
forth impIe-,iyoiy tie oij-c OF the A=socia-
tion, ard It's claim uIon the ,ymrs,hies and
support Of all Christians H. belieyedi, to
be the logical result OF the Young Mems
Christian Association, aud as urgently need
ed in its sphere. n ell large towns and
cities work peculiarly adapted % christian
young women j. abaaiiu-. AMI /, is but
reasonable to believe that their hblrs
will be As -i.nll.y blessed as ..gc been .a5,e
Of christian young men. Mr.. Angel was
followed In turn BY Mr.. j. : Cmmberlin.
Prof. Buekham, Capt. Geo. E. Davis. Rev.
j. II. Worcester and Rev. Isaac McAnn.
Each Of these gentlemen spoke earnestly and
effectively and the remarks were all ctarac-
ieTizld by deep interest in this new
arm OF the church IN our city. The speak
Ing was intcrsPersei with appropriate sing
ing. The closing prayer was made by Rev. NJ
\. Wilcox.
The hall Of the young ladies i just over
Mr.. Gregorys store, fronting on College
Street. 1t has been t4s,elulIy fitted up and
furnished, and Is in every way pleasant and
attractive. The regular weekly prayer meet
ing will be holden on rsl,lay afternoon
when the presence Of ladies OF all denomina-
lions will be welcomed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-15

Archbishop Purcell, Of Cincinnati. a,.
written letter in which he declare ,..-
the Pope has never been opposed torro-r.-
that it il a s,ales SANDER to say the Ca-.
Church Is opposed to the circulation .- ..
Bible. and that be himself = opposed g.,
union of Church and State, AID prefer
condition Of the Church in the United s..
to It's condition in Italy, Fl. nee, or Sf.a.
A coIorod man Is elected TO the ,i...-
ctuse,,s House of Representative ttls7.-
Mr. ). j. Smith, who Is Of the Boston j..
CATION. from Ward SIX. lie was OBJ
same ticket with Mr.. Harvey jewell .-.
Mr. Linus Child. two Distinguish r4..
men The Trarslr says: Mr.. >a... . -
every way worldly Of the honor be a.. --
cciyei. lie rs q gentleman Of ability. .-s.
hseucc, and integrity, and a e.r-.-.E..
publican
HSs>HURG On wednesday CIR
inst. Thomas Bl.er was tried t-..-. ..-
uoe Of the Peace E. Beecher and a i.-.. .-
assault upon William Clifford, AZ.
$1,000 and costs. This was a sui; t.---
-oaal damages. Some TWO weeks te..-s
was tried, ccfore the same Justice 51 ,
same 1E.acs, f- breach Of Cd. Iee..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-15
SENATE.


Bills introduced and TgferTei-By Mr..
Kellogg. for more equal distribution, among
creditors. of properly sttachei On means pro-
GEES to com on printing
BY Mr.. Hard, relating to prosecuting officers,
in amendment Of section G3 chap l. G !; to
com on printing.
By Mr. Hard, an act to incorporate the Peoples
Gas Light Company Of Burlington.
A communication was read from the Gov
ernor, transmitting to the senate letter from
Hon. L. C. Kellogg, declining the Office # As
sistant Judge Of the Supreme Court, on the
ground Of the condition Of bis health.
Passei-S IS amending act Of 81 for organ
ling the militia.
Mr.. Burt vas opposed to more drilling than
was now required by law, and believed II would
be only I face On a large scale passed.
Joint rcs0luiiOHs-For Joint assembly on
Wednesday next, at half past two O'Clock, p.
NJ, to elect a superintendent and three directors
Of the Vermont State Prison, three trustees
Of the University C. the Vermont and State
Agricultural College, AMI three trustees Of the
Vt. Reform School.
House bill relating to the pay Of County Com
missioner third reading refused.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-15
HOUSE

By Mr. Rounds Of Chester. relating to the
formation Of new county. Commissioners 10
be appointed to report to next session OF egisla-
ture what action is necessary in the premises,
contemplating a change in the county lines OF
Bennington, Windham, Windsor, Rutland. Or
ange. Addison. Caledonia, Washington. Essex.
and Orleans counties; and also change IN 10
cation Of county sestsi; to select committee OF
Eve.
By Van Sicklen, of Burlington, relating to
nuIsaucos and Instructions in the highways in
the city Of Burlington; committee on roads.
BY Mr. White Of Shelburn to incorporate the
shelburn Railroad Company: to committee on
railroads
By Mr.. Mead, of Randolph. relating to re-
covery of damages for injuries Inflicted by an
intoxicated person ;stO committee on judiciary.
BY Mr.. Frisbie, of POulIrey, to incorporate
the New England Merchants Union Express
Company to committee on corporations
Reports-From the committee on the judi
ciary, favorably to S. Jan act providing for
appeals from the Police Court of the City Of
Burlington; ordered to lie.
Also favorably to II 1872, an act relating to
the removal of nuisauces and distractions in
highways in the city Of Burlington; third read
ing.
Also favorably to II III, an act to Incorpor-
ate the Mt Mansfield Turnpike Company; third
reading.
From select committee, consisting Of mem
bers from Chittenden County, 81, an act
laying tax on Chittenden County Of three
cents on a dollar of grand list third reading.
Resolufion-By Mr.. Frisbie Of Poultney, 10
rescnd the vote adopting the resolution provid-
ing that no bills be introduced after wednesday
Nov. 6; adopted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-15


HoUNG MEN's CHRISTIAN UNION, INTER
KsTING PUBlIc MEEIrNG.-A large and inter-
es;ing meeting was held in the College street
church. on Sunday evening. pursuant to the
resolution adopted at the General Conyen-
ton Of Christian Associations, appointing
the second Sabbath IN November for special
services and prayer for the success Of the
Young Mems CL1istian Associations, in their
great and good work.
In spite Of rainy and threatening weather,
the church was completely filed, the mem
bers Of the Association occupying seats IN a
body, on the centre isle, while the rest of
the church, floor and gallery, was crowded
with our citizens OF both sexes. The ser
vices consisted Of prayers BY Del. NJ. Da-
Wis and Rev. Mr.. Caughey singing By til,
congregation and a quartettc Of male voices
statements Of the origin, progress and pres
en' condition Of he Young Mems Christian
Associations in the United States, by DR.. E
,. Peek statement Of the Vermont Asso-
cations, by Cap'. Geo. E. Davis state
ment Of the growth, milton and work of
the Association Of this city, By Mr.. Cham
berlin, presidents of the Association and
brief remarks by Prof. Buckham, Rev. NJ.
\. Wilcox Rev. j. II Worcester, Rev. |.
MeCann, Rev. G. B Stafford, and Pres. An
CELL.
The remarks were all spirited, cheering.
and interesting in high degree The value
oi these Associations in giving suitable and |
hectIve work for young christmas to do IN
increasing the spirit Of union and harmony /
among christians Of various denominations;
and the bright promise for the future, when
he active leading members of the churches
throughout the land, shall be men who bay-
ng worked side by eide in these associations
lave thus learned 10 overlook sectarian diff.
erences, and be one in heart and WORK
''re set forth with especial earnestness.
he meeting was exceedingly interesting
throughout, and theyoung men have reason to
cneered by the hearty interest manifest
IL t'eir association, by our christian com.
unity
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-11-23
HOking Oxen.

Perhaps many think the manner fyohihe
working cattle is n matter of small account,
which is an error. Our American custom
is to yoke in such a manner that the work is
all done by the inertia of the body, giving a
dead set pull. Natural history informs MS
that their chief strength is in the neck. The
Spanish method is to yoke by the head
The yoke is fitted to rest on the head just
back OF the horns; the forehead padded for
protection, and ropes bound aropud 10 make
the yoke fast.
From careful examination | think this
manner is preferable to ours. They do
more work, and do it easter.
During the war. much teaming was done
hauling cotton from Texas into Mexico. -
by working together, the Texan transfers
were satisfied the old Spanish custom OF
yoking, which is still in vogue in Mexico.
was superior to theirs, and adopted it. II
any of our farmers doubt the theory. would
suggest they break few yoke of steers to
work in that manner. and give them trial
at some agricultural far
Another Spanish custom is to have rope
braided through the nostril. Whether this
is agreeable to the cattle or not, | cannot
answer, but it is certain the unruly and
vicious are rendered quite locile and utten,
tive to their business }. W., IN y. H.
Farmer.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-11-23
Saving Ga Dbages.

A correspondent Of one OF our "eXchan
ges,' asks for good method to preserve
green cabbages through tie winters o"o
the editor calls Upon others tor information.
Tic plan we have adopted ror Ia number
of years seems to answer the purpose as
we'll as any with which we are acquainted.
This we have made known on several oc.
casions, and it NAY not do any harm to re.
peat ii. 1t is simply this:
Select a dry part of the garden d.
trenches Of sufficient depth to receive tn,
cabbage roots and stalks up to the head
into these trenches transplant the cabbages,
heads up Of course-fll in the dirt care
fully about them up TO the hcads-pant
four short posts, two Of them being higher
than the others to give II pitch to the
root-nail shinglling lath, or strips Of old
board from one post to the other, and
another board half way up--lay upon this
number Of bean poles and upou these
throw straw, corn.iodder or bean-haulm,
protecting also the sides-and your cab
hages viii keep in. good condition until
May.
Where there is fence, only two post
will be necessary. that being employed as
the apex of the cover or roof.
I'd. Germamtowa 7s'eg,nph.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-11-23
improvement. Of Soils.

When sand rests upon clay subsoil, it il
often very much improved by penetrating
the subsoil in blowing, and mingling thI
two together, since the clay furnishes The
necessary amendment to such soil.
There is no way of improving soils more
permanent in its character than this proper
admixture Of soils. They are more eaSil,
titled, are more susceptible to the influence
of manure. and can be more chcaply kept
i'll state OF productiyeness.
The most fertile soils nre those in which
the dificrcrent earthly constituents are pro-
perly balanced, and in the improvement OF
farms IL is well to lnUK to the character oil
soil, and consider whether there are not
other means within reach, apart from Il
direct application of manure for its improve.
ment. Land badly balanced in its compost,
ton, will perhaps, require a long series Of
years in the application Of organic manurc3,
before ii reaches n condition, to which often
IL may be brought in a short time, by ming
ling with II portion Of the soil oil an ada.
cent field. In many instances the expense
of carriage in removing clay, sand, &C., rem.
ders their use impractcable, bnt frequently
it can be effected cheaply, and will pay
largely for the permanent character Of the
Improvement made.
Sandy soils are benefited from the clay
chiefly, by reason Of its power as an absorb
ent, whereby manures, or matter resulting
from the decomposition of roots and vegc
tables are not retained, and made available
for the food of plants, while the sand bene.
fits the clay soiisby breaking up its tenacious
qualities, and altering its texture, rendering
it more easily worked and permeable to air.
water and the roots oiplants. Utica Heraid.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-11-23
What Every Young Man Should
DO.

]. Every young man should make the
most of himself, intellectually, socially and
physically.
=. lie should depend upon his own efforts.
with help from above, to accomplish these
results
3. He should be willing to take advice
from those competent to give it, and to fol.
low such advice, unless his own judgment
or CONVICTIONS, properly founded, should
otherwise direct.
4. II he is unfortunate enough to have Il
rich and indulgent father, he should do the
best he can under the circumstances, which
| will he to conduct himself very much as
though be had not the obstacles to over,
come.
.. He should remember that yonng men,
if they live, grow old; and that the habits
of youth are oilener than otherwise pcrpe.
nattd in the mature man. Knowing this
fact, he should govern himself accord.
ingly."
q. He should never he discouraged BY
small beginnings, but remember that nearly
all great results have been wrought ont from
| apparently slight causes.
I. lie should never, under any circum.
stances, be idle. If he cannot find the EN-,
ployment he prefers, let him come us near
his desires as possble-he will thus reach
the object Of his ambition.
&. All young men have 'inalenablc
rights" among which none is greater or
more sacred than the privilege TO be "some.
body
0. Every young man should remember that
this is not the only world to which he stands
related and it becomes him seriously to
consider what and where he is to be q thou,
sand years hence.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-11-23

dent of the New Hampshire Farmer says:-
" Repeated trials on as many different
pieces of land and each trial a complete
success, has convinced us that December,
the time we inyariable do this, is the best
season, at which time the growth of the
year is evidently at an end. a piece OF
valuable pasture land Of ours over run with
bushes, which had been many times cut
over by former owner to no purpose, be.
cause cut in the summer season, was by us
cut over in December, 1869, and to this
time, a period of nearly five years, not a
bush has sprouted, and the land though
moist, is well stocked down to grass