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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-02-18
ANDREW JOHNSON
Washington, D. C. Feb. 5, 1868,

- dShln9fon, u. O TeO. D, IoUo'
Sir: Your note of this date was handed to
me this evening. My recollection of the con-
versation at the Cabinet meeting, on Tues
day, the 14th of January, corresponds with
your statement of it in the letter of the 3lst
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-02-18
ANDREW HUNTER.
SOLICITOR IN MATTERS OF BANK

HAVING specially prepared for the business )
IL and not being excluded from the United States
Courts; will prosecute, diligently all apricatiohSS
for the benefit of the late Bankrupt law, committed
to him. c
o. He will regularly attend the Federal Court
at CIarksburg aud elsewhere the cases may re-
quire.
CharIcstown, July is, ls67-tf.
Now Era. Martiusburg, and Winchester Times
a-h z inlca.
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EDWARD G. FREEL,
at haw

PRACTICES in the Courts of JEFFERSON,
/ BERKELEY, and MORGAN Counties: He
will have the advantage of consultations with and
advice of DANIEL b. LUCAS, in all business in
trusted to him.
90 olfee. opposite Entler's Hotel, Shepherds.
town, West Va.
November 90, lSs7-tf.
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To the President.

Treasury Department, Feb 6, 1868.
Sir: have received your note of the 9th
inst, calling my attention to the corresPon>
dence between yourself and Gen. Grant, pub
lished in the Chronicle of yesterday, espe-
cialy to that part of it which relates to what
occurred at Cabinet meeting" on Tuesday,
the 18th ultimo, and requesting me to state
what was said in the conversation referred to-
L cannot undertake to state the precise Ian
guage used, but have no hesitation in saying
that your account of the conversation, as given
in your letter to Gen. Grant of the 3lst ult.,
substantially, and in all important particulars,
accords with my recollection of it.
With great respect, your obedieut servant,
uUGH McCULLoCH.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-02-12
Horse Racing at Fairs.

The Board Of Directors of the Illinois State
Agricultural Society have abolished racing at
the coming Fair The following comments
on this decision are copied from the Prairie
Farmer, published at Chicago -
From time immelnorial there have existed
two parties upon the question of trials of speed
at our agricultural fairs. On the one side
have been arrayed those who look upon racing
as a legitimate pastme, resulting in the amuse-
ment of the people and improvement of the
equine stock of the country, the jockeys, the
gamblers, who wish to gain by the sport and
the large crowd of spectators who love the
excitement of the race.
On the other side We have had that large
class Of the community, who have had all
their moral feelings outraged by association
with the gamblers, pick pockets, and bruisers
that the race course iii this country is almost
sure To attract to its exhibitions and by the
open practices of gambling betting. etc, that
form the chief business of such characters
upon these occasions.
1t has been argued on the one hand that
there was a demand for the race on the part
Of the great mass OF fair attendants and that
there could be no financial success without it ;
that the fair without the horse race, would be
a dull stupid affair that the public would
not attend and that it's discontinuance would
result IN the breaking up or those annual
gatherings that have resulted in so much good
To the country in so many ways. Upon the
other hand, the argument has been that the
race track with its concomitants has been the
means of driving the moral portion of the
people from our fair grounds and thus cut off
receipts at the gates, while 1t has tended to
turn the attention of the society to the encour-
agement of one class of animals and ono class
Of ass..rsernents, TO the ietriment of other
branches OF industry that the society is bound
to foster and encourage
Having long acted in accordance with the
views of the first mentioned class, the society
has now determined to show Il proper defer
cnce to the advocates of purely agricultural
and mechanical exhibitions, and by resolution
at the late meeting of the Board, prohibits all
trials of speed, by racing at the fair Of 1868.
by very large number of our enterp rising
farmers, this act of the Executive Board will
be received with great favor, and if their for
mer statements We're made IN good faith. we
faces have not greeted for years. We are
glad of the decision of the society, for we can
now have the vexed question settled whether
the people will support fair without the
usual attraction that has been offered by the
race track. If they do not then it remains to
be seen II the pastlme cannot DE stripped OF
its disgusting and revolving features, and thus
be allowed to add its attractions to our fairs
at any rate, We look upon the act of the soci-
ETY. as the beginning OF "a great reform in rae
ing practices at our fairs.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-02-12
The Cattle of the Channel Islands

Wherever domestic animals within linn
tied district are subject 10 similar circum-
stances, being bred and used for the same
purpose, the characteristics and looks of
different animals gradually become very much
alike. In this way all the breeds Of cattle
and sheep have been established. and it is
usually the case that such breed of animals
is peculiarly well adapted to the of
the district in which it is formed, bet
ter, indeed, than any other,) and that it
loses more less of its distinguishing char
acter when removed In the place of its
nativity, breed Is therefore priced and the
views taken by intelligent breeders establish
points, which after few generations give
rise to differences between cattle in contig-
Gus valleys, or islands, rs in the case of the
Channel Islands. To close observer notice
able peculiaritIes are usually seen even in the
cattle of neighboring parishes, or even farms,
If the herds have not been much crossed.
The group of the Channel Islands consists
of six, the principal of which are jersey
Guernsey, and Alderny the smallest. This
group, which is subject to the British crown
lies in the bay of St. Michael, off the coast of
Normandy and Brittany in the north of
France, and is famous for butter, cider, perry,
and parsnips, and for race of peculiar cattle
distinguished for the richness of their milk.
The original stock from which the different
breeds into which this race has become natu-
rally divided sprung, doubtless from the
adjacent mainland, and was, perhaps, also
essentially influenced by animals brought from
a distance which might easily have been land
cd from ships touching at the islands. Since
the cows Of these islands have become SO
valuable and sought after in foreign countries,
the greatest jealousy has sprung up that no
faint of foreign blood should be justly imputed
to the breed of any farmer; SO that now the
cattle of each island, particularly of Guernsey
and Jersey, have been quite free from any
foreign intermixture for many years, and
every year their characteristics are better de-
fined DR.. Twaddell, In an account of visit
to the islands. given before the Philadelphia
Agricultural Society not long since, said that
cows, exported from the islands every year.
The name Attorney, frequntly given to this
breed, is essentially misnomer, for it is ad-
mitted that the cattle Of the island of Attorney
are mixture of Guernseys and Jerseys, are
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-02-12
2petru.
El CHARLES q. LELAND,

Ny lord rides through his palace gate,
hyilady sweeps along in state.
The sage thinks long on many a thing.
And the maiden muses. on marrying:
The minstrel harpeth mer1ily.
The sailor ploughs the foaming sea,
The huntsman kills the good red deer,
And the soldier wars without cen fear.
But fall To each whate'er befaH,
Tho farmer he must feel them all
smith hamAAercth cherry red the sword.
Priest preacheth pure the Holy Word.
bnme Alice wOrketh bFoidery well,
Clerk Richard tales of love can tell.
The tap-wife sells her foaming beer.
Dan Fisher fisheth in the mere.
And courtiers ruflie, strut and shine.
" lille pages bring the Gascon wine:
But fall to each whate'er befaH.
The farmer he must feed them all.
ltan builds his castles fair and high
Wherever river runneth By.
Great cities risc in every land,
Great churches show the builder hand.
Great arches, monuments and towers.
Fair palaces and pleasing bowers
Great work i done, bet here or there.
-ind well man wOrketh everywhere.
But work or rest, whate-er beftii.
The farmer lle mist feed them all
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-02-12

not Of 50 uniform character a. those of either,
and hence not entitled to be considered dis
tinct breed, and certainly not give the name
to the breed which is found SO much moro
uniformly characterized upon the island Of
Jersey.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-02-12
MISCELLANEOUS.
Amarican and Foreign Paeen'
r. II. EDDY,

SOLICITOR OF PA L n
lat. A,ent Of the o. &. Patent Once "
Law Ae der the act of 1881,
Nh. "a State ST., Opposite Khoy o. ,,v.n,v
. FTER an extensive practice OF upwa;, h. limited
v..rs continues secure fate"'s a. ,nar foreign
STATES also in Great Britain, France, ssSioumenis,
Caveats Specifications, Bonds, h.sa - raa
~ III p,ners or drawings for Patents, into
snn,h,s terms with desparcn. Researches vaIidity
an,.r;can and Foreign works, TO determine "a other
and utility of Patents of Inventions ana Comics
.dvice rendered all matters touching tne dollar
80 i,s of .nv nareut furnished by RENTING one "
Hssianments recorded in Washington .r;o, IA
No Agency in the United States possesses , nafepta-
c;lities for obtaining Patents, or ascei'a'hins ~
n,nny eioht months the subscriber IN the ;ns
roe nractice M ade on twice rejected app 800 ~ his
rrsN APPEALS every one OF when was "e
favor by the Commissioner OF fatehts.
n, ~, a. one Of the most capable ano
successfnl practitioners with whom ne'e ""
n,srcourse,, CHARLES MASON, -n,n
intercourse Commissioner of Patents
,..;,a,;on in assuring inventors that they
cannot empoy person more competent aHd ,, ~
md more ranable of putting their apple IN ol "
rns Tor them an early and favorable consldefon at
secu ne '''i ', asf,.e >, ' EDMUND BURKE,
'iio ' Late Commissioner OF Patents
Is Mr. R. II. Eddy has made for me thrteen appd
,;ops on al but one which patents have oeeh
and thar is now pending. Such unmistahao'e P .oo
orsat talent and ability his part LEADS me 10
mend all inventors apply to him To secure iu s! pa
tents As tbey NAV having the most tathiu
tst;on bestowed on their cases. and al very feasoaoe
charges, JOHN TAGHART.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-02-12

PREMIUM BUTTKR.-At the fair Of the Or
leans County, VT, Agricultural Society.
Geo. B. Brewster, of Irasburgh, was awar-
ded the first premium ON tub of butter, and
submitted the following statement in regard
to it's manufacture Sc keep % cows of the
native stock, with slight mixture of Dur
ham. The cream was gathered in three days,
from milk that set 80 hours after milking
the cream then set "a hours, then was churn-
ed. When the butter came it was put in a
wooden bowl and was washed with spring
water until the milk was all washed out,
and the water ceased to be colored, then the
Ashton salt is worked in by hand, at the rate
of one ounce to pound of butter. The but
ter is then set away to stand "a hours, when
it is worked by hand, taking small
quantity at a time and working out all the
brine then it is pounded down in the tub,
which is filed within half inch of the top,
and covered with cloth. over which is spread
thin layer OF salt. This tub was packed
Oct. 4. Cream is not churned the same day
that it is skinned, as it will sometimes have
a peculiar taste, which it does not have after
standing twenty hours. In the fall the pans
filled two-thirds full, and the cream rises
rs we'll, but in summer it should be more
shallow
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-02-12

which may have been necessary to extirpate
weeds, but we should regard a passage of the
horse cultivator as often once a week, as
long as the crop would allow it, to be much
more neutrality-suspicious. having proved
that considerable increase always results
from this continued stirring of the soil,
above any product without it.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-02-12
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This Soap strictly in every particular. ~ i,h
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but a healing nature. Ii makes quick ana peaut.
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face and all bathing purposes only II is not pefiumeu
Ii will make good Shaving Soap as can be produce"
by giving proper Ii emits pleasant ODER "hie
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the material hch il composed Is strcfy pure dhu
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stains, from material, as well as any pa
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very Its If liberal amount OF sal soda Is mrs
dissolved added the water Ii VIII accomplish al
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Ii is Just soap for all consu DeTs IL buV, as u com
hines all the essential properties for shaving, bathing
washing the hands and face not only OF tile mechanic
Whatever calling all othesr matter whether very
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The soap warranted in particular Ia prove a.
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-02-12
LEGAL NOTICES.


STATE OF VERMONT, In Probate G. urs, held
WAsHINeroH DISTRICT, %. At Montpelier, In said
District, on the 18th day Of Janusrv, =. d. 1853
"ORATIO s. LOOMS, Administrator the estate
III of Joshua Twiug, late Of Barre, in said
District deceased his administration account
examination and allowance and makes application
for decree of distribution and partition OF the
tate said deceased Whereupor, 1t is ordered by
that said account and said application Be re
bate Once in said Montpelier, the 18th day Of Feb
ruary A. d. 1868, for hearing and decision thereon
and II is further ordered notice hereof be given
persons interested by publication Of the same
three successfully tn the Green Mountain Free
man. newspaper published Montpelier, previoul
said time appointed tor hearing, that they may ap
pear at said time ard place, and snow cause, IL any
thew NAV have why said account should not be allow
ed, and such decree made. By the Court,
Eva Attest-T. r. MERRILL. Judge.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-02-12

TAINTED BARRELs-Mrs. 4. X. Austen,
H., says they can be cleaned = Dissolve a
teaspoonful Of strong potash in two gallons
of rain water over the fire. Heat the water
to boiling point. Rinse around so as to
reach every part of the barrel, and stand to
cool with the cover on. Then give good
scrdbbing and pour out. Rince with scalding
rain water and stand to cool as before. Raise
the cover occasionally to see if the barrel is
sweet, which can DE told by the smell of the
steam. Rinse thoroughly in cold water. If
not cleansed by one operation, repeat the
process
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-02-12
Caskets and Burial Gases

TISBE Best and Cheapest Assortment of COFFINS
i CASKETS and BURIAL CASES in town NAV
be found al my Furniture Rooms, in Reeds Block Main
Street. We keep hand every variety of TRIM
MINGS. and always prepared to furnish and trim
line, in the best manner. reason
| able K. N-SCOVlLL.
Montpelier. July Is, 1867. r29tf
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-02-12
FREE GIFTS TO ALL.

4 SILK DRESS PATTERN, FAMILY SEWING
N MACHINE, or GOLD WATCH, for or two
days' service in any town village. Partic uars and
gift free, by Addressing, with stamp, W. FISKE 4
60, No. 40 Hanover Street. Bo~snn, Mass. F43m3.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-02-12

To Cook FRESH Fisu.-Mary Allen, of
Berlin, H., says Very few people cook fresh
fish 50 it is palatable The fish should be
cleaned, and stand in a break brine over
night if it is to be cooked for breakfast. IF
intended for dinner, it must stand from morn
ing till noon Take the fish from the brine
ten minutes before you wish to put it on the
.i.~ pan to fry, il will drain: roll II in corn
meal, put it into hot pan and fry crisp and
brown If you bake the fish, prepare it in
the same way.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-02-12

The Horticu.urist says that although AMI
NAL manures are said to be injurious to ever
greens, it has been recently proved that old,
well rotted barnyard manure may be applied
to them with the best possible results.
farmer in Illinois sold wheat from three
acres for S2S7.
Steers also may be broken to the yoke and
to labor This is usually easy matter
and an excellent thing TO have the sight of
the yoke and bow in the hands from the first
associated with salt turnip. Yoking
will be easy ever after
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-02-12

OLD Times IN lLLISoIs.-Some of the cor
respondents of the Prairie Farmer are Indulg
ing III "reminiscences. One man bought some
rough split bottom chairs at so cts. each,
when he was married in 1928, and paid for
them III No. fall wheat at pc per bushel.
Corn wac then from six to ten cts. per bushel,
and no market for potatoes at all Another
early settler says his father sold 1000 bushels
of corn and hauled il two miles, for five cents
Il bushel and took one-half in whiskey
Another took two-horse wagon load of pork
twenty miles and sold it for .25 in cash
five pounds in coffee and calico enough to
make dress for his wife
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-02-12
~ FAIRBANKS
n Pre- MI UM
e. STANDARD
"a
E~-aN 5 G A L e = =.

lfADE of the best materials in the Ihorouc Oh
VI manner, and receiving CONSTANT IMPROVEMENTS
,iider the supervision of
The Original Inventor
Every variety, Hay, Coal Railroad, Platform and
Counter Druggists Confec TONERS. Butchers, Grocers
and Gold Scales, Beams Spring Balances, &c for sale
al
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-02-12

pouLrRY IN WINTER-Bciore the fowls
begin to lay generally, make careful study
of them, if breeding for fancy at all, and d.
vide up the flock; put the finest pullets with
the best old cock, and the best hens with your
choicest cockrels Give six hens to one cock,
and set few clutches Of nine eggs each, this
month. a correspondent says the best place
he ever had for young turkeys was an empty
hay bay No place could be better for the
earliest breeds of chickens, if the barn be
light enough. EARLY chickens, sell well and
are generally the prize at the fall shows.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-10-22
ANDREW MOSES,
MERCHANT TAILOR,

SUPPFs's BuILDING, CLINTON ST., JoRNsrOwx,
IT AS just received his fall and winter stock
IL of fine French, London and American
CLIO rHS, CASSIMERES and VESTINGS,
and full assortment of Gents FURNISHING
GoODs.
Mr.. Moses has been for eight years cutter at
Wood, Morrell & Co.'S establishment, and nov
desires to inform his friends and the public gea-
orally that he has commenced business in Sup
pes s building. on Clinton street, with stock
OF goods adapted to the fall and winter, which
he is prepared to make up in the latest style;
and at moderate prices for cash. hoping by at
tention to business to merit share of public
patronage, and maintain that success which
has heretofore attended his efforts in producing
good fitting garments. Give him cali.
Johnstown, Sept. 3, 1868. If.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-10-22
= 0UsEKEEPERs, ATFENTI04.
A WASHING MACHINE
WORTH HAVING!
They are coming into general
use throughout fiae country.

Many who sch the UEIvFFsAL WRrNGGR
keep also the DoTY WASHING MACHINE,
which, although but recently introduced. is
as great Labor and Clothes 6ager as the
Wringer, and is destined to win public fa-
vor and patronage everywhere.
1t washes perfectly without nearing or
rubbing the clothes at ALL
CrPrioes-Family Washer, 5l4. No. *
Wringer, SO.
These Machines are adopted by the liner
ican Aq7ietlt.uiSt as Premiums and endorsed
by its Editors as the best in market.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-10-22

A RICH old man died recently, whose
young wife had led him but a sorry life.
He frequently stated that he would be re-
vensed. On reading the will his ven~
geance was too well felt He left all his
property, about 800, 600, TO his wife, on
condition that she passes every day from
eight A. NJ till six p NJ in his tomb -
Should she miss one hour the whole for
tune reverts TO the natural heirs
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-10-22

~ OTICE.-Letters Testamentary on
= the estate OF Andrew p, Baker, late of
Carroll township, decd, having been granted
to tte undersigned by the Register of said coun-
ty, notice is hereby given to all persons indebt-
ed to said est te to make payment and those
having claims against the same to present them
duly authenticated for settlement without DELAY.
HENRY BYRNE, Executor.
Carroll Tp., Sept. IT, 1863. Ct.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-10-22
A LLOYD s. co., Esenkers,

~ EBENsBURG, Pa.
Gold, Silver, Government Loans, and
other Securities, bought and sold. Interest
allowed on Time deposits. Collections made
on all accessible points in the United States,
and general Banking business transacted.
January 81 1867
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-10-22

NXECUTOR'S NOTICE. = Letters
- Testamentary on the estate of Am Ken
nedy, late of Munster township. decd having
been granted to the undersigned by the Regis,
ter of Cambria county, notice is hereby given
to all persons indebted TO said estate to make
payment without delay, and those having claims
against the same will present them properly au-
thenticated for settlement
JOHN KENNEDY.
JAMES A. BROWN, { Executors.
Munster Tp., Sept. II, 1868 ct.
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NI. LLOYD & co.

BANKERS, ALTOONA, Pa.
Drafts on the principal cities and Silver
and Gold for sale. Collections made
Moneys received on deposit, payable on de-
mand, without interest, or upon time, with
interest at fair rates. anal,