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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-23

GET LEATHER BITs.-One of the cruelest
things done to dumb beasts is put
ting hard frozen iron bits into a horse g
mouth. 1t is not only painful but danger
GUS act. For every time living flesh touches
a metal much below the freezing point, the
latter extracts the heat from the former and
freezes it. Thus horses mouth becomes
frozen by the cold iron every time it is put
into it each time causing these freezings to
go deeper and deeper, to end at last in ex-
tensive liberation. With such sore mouth,
the poor horse refuses to eat and pines away.
which calls the horse doctor in. They call
it bots, CHAMBERS, horse-ail. etc., and 90 to
examining down poisonous drugs, in doses :;
and the next you know of the poor abused
creature, he is trotted off to be food for the
crows. Many a valuable horse has been
" mysteriously lost in Just that way
Thinking and humane people avoid this by
first warming the bits but this is much
trouble, and sometimes impossible as in
night work, like staging and physicians
work. Now all this trouble and loss are en-
tirely avoided, as we have found on large
trial, by getting the harness makers to
get leather bits for winter use, so made that
metal substance cannot touch the flesh. They
are durable and cost only halfa dollar. We
wouldn't exchange ours for a gold one, if it
couldn't be replaced. Don't fail to try it.
Rural World
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-23

CURE FOR CoRNs.-The Journal OF APP
piled Chemistry says: 80 Soak the feet well
in warm water, then with a sharp instru-
ment pare off as much of the corn as can be
done without pain, and bind up the part
with a piece of linen or muslin, thoroughly
saturated with sperm oil, or what is better,
the oil which floats upon the surface of the
pickle of herring or makerel. After three
OF four days. the dressing may be removed
and the remaining cuticle removed by scrap
ing, when the new skin will be found of q
soft and healthy texture, and less liable t.
the formation of new corn than before
We have this receipt from a source which
we can not well doubt, and publish it fol
the benefit of many readers"
The pain occasioned by corns may b.
greatly alleviated by the following prepare
ton Into one ounce phial, ask drug
gist to put two drachms of muriate acid ant
! six drachms of rose water. With this mix
ture wet the corns night and morning 70
three days. Soak the feet every evening il
warm water, and with little picking
the corn will he dis iolved
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-23

- Prophecy FULFILLED.-The London
spondent of the Chicago Journal says
Rst letter
ESHsfng reference to prediction by
-s-AI4ncient French prophet, said to be
found in a work by Chevalier de Chate-
lain, published some years ago, | have
taken the trouble to consult it to-day
The particular prediction referred to is in
these words When the second empire
shall have been established at Paris, il
will last eighteen years, less one quarter
not a single day longer Mark the full
fllment. Louis Napoleon claimed su.
preme power. though not yet the title Of
Emperor, on the second day of December
1852, and on the second day of September
1870, exactly eighteen years, less one
quarter, not day longer he was pris-
oler ofswar and his dynasty at an end
This is one of the most remarkable instance:
on record, for the prophecy has not been
cooked up for the occasion, but was printed
in black and white years ago.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-23

Tue CoRK-TREE is a species of oak
growing abundantly in Spain, Portugal,
and Italy. In Georgia the experiment of
raising the tree from the acorn has been
successfully tried The barking is CON-
menced when the tree is fifteen years old
and may be repeated eveay eight or ten
years atterward with no injury to the
oak, which, in spite of this periodical
haying, lives to the age of hundred and
fifty years. In July and August, incis-
ions are made around the tree aud down
the root the pieces which detach easily
are soaked in water, placed under heavy
weights, dried before a fire, and stacked
in bales for expectation.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-23

To DEsTkoY WEEDS IN WALKs.-A most
efficient agent for the destruction of weeds,
and one not expensive, can be made by boil
ing four pounds of arsenic and eight pounds
of soda in twelve gallons of water. To every
gallon of this boiling mixture, three gallons
Of cold water should be added, and the
liquid carefully sprinkled over the walks
while it is yet warm. 1t Is desirable to do
this in fine weather, and when the walks are
dry, so that the weeds and weed seeds may
have full benefit of the application. Care
must be taken not to let any of the liquid
fall on the leaves or reach the roots of any
plants it is not desired to kill. In twenty
four hours after the poison has been on the
walks, every weed will be killed; and if it
be once thoroughly done, it will keep the
walks clean through the whole season.
Canada Farmer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-23
agricultural.
Selling by Weight.

On a former occasion we advocated the
selling by weight of nearly every article oil
farmers produce and we have met with no
argument sufficiently strong to convince US
that our views then presented were not cor
rect The fact is, selling by weight IS the
only fair way of dealing, and the wonder is
that Congress has not long since taken the
subject in hand, and passed law compelling
IT. Those who have been in the habit OF
buying potatoes, apples, turnIps, or In TACT
any vegetables or fruits, that are sold by
measure cannot fail to have noticed how
frequently q skillful measurer will de-
fraud them out of a large portion of their
honest dues Were these articles sold by
weight, such frauds could not BIS practised,
unless the scales were not properly balanced.
A pound is a pound, and nothing more or
less, but peck of potatoes or apples repre-
sents nothing definite. By the measurement
of one individual who understands the art of
making the iewest apples or potatoes fill the
vessels, the weight will be much smaller than
the filling of the same measure, by one less
expert or more honest 1t can be safely as
serted, that the difference on the average,
will not vary much from twenty-five per
cent Now if these articles were sold by
weight, there could be no such departure
from accuracy, and, if farmers were com
PEELED to sell, as well as buy, by weight
they would in the end be none the losers
This, we believe, they are nearly all ready Il
admit, and would cheerfully comply with
the terms Of a law making it obligatory upor
them. The opposition would come from tn,
mid6le-men or hucksters, who, buying a
wholesale, dispose of their purchases il
smaller quantities. Hence the sufferers ar,
mainly the consumers, and those, persons o
humble means form no inconsiderable part
Justice to th g class, and in fact 10 all classes
demands that the measure system be abolish
ed, and that Of weight substituted and i
some of our prominent members of Congress
would forget for brief season their desir
to distinguish themselves in politics, an,
devote some time to the perfecting of a law
compelling all sales of solids to be made by
weight, they would entitle themselves to tn
gratitude and respect of the whole country
Journal of the Farm.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-23

SOUND PHILosoPHY.-A good anecdote
is told of celebrated English divine, that,
being visited one morning in his study
he was asked by friend
Doctor, why do you sit in such place
as this You have not room to swing a
cat L do not wish to swing cat. sir,
was the reply. What volumes of philoso-
ply are comprehended in this answer.
The true secret of happiness lies, after all,
not so much in gratifying our desires. as
in conforming them to our actual situation.
Ii is the longing, restless desire to attain
something out of reach, that makes SO
many lives miserable. 1t is said of an
ancient philosopher that, on beholding the
splendors of great palace, he cried out,
How many things there are that Diogenes
does not want! How few persons thus
distinguish between the desirable things
of life and its actual needs
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-23

SAND INsTEAD OF STRAw.-J. 5. Ives, of
Salem, Mass, writes as follows to the CouH-
try GeHLemdH You are correct in the as
sertion that Massachusetts,, farmers advocate
the use of sand as an absorbent in bedding
cattle. | have used it more OF less for the
past fifteen years, and consider the manure
much improved, as the sand retains the
urine much better than hay or straw. Fresh
sand | think equally good as that taken
from the shore. Cattle should be bedded
three inches deep. We also consider it very
advantageous to the health of cattle. Far
mers in our vicinity collect it in August and
store in a dry shed. By winter it will be-
come dry, and will not freeze in the coolest
weather.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-23

FARXERs' CIUss.-There will probably be
more farmers clubs in operation in New
England this winter than ever before. The
State board of agriculture Of Maine set the
ball in motion in that State pretty efectual-
ly last winter. The objections that such
associations frequently run out, or their ex-
ercises run down, is entitled to less consider
alton than it receives. We learn to walk by
repeated falls - Up and try it again. and
avoid the misstep this time that caused the
stumble before. The new board of agricul'
ture Of New Hampshire are about to prepare
notices which will be sent to different towns
in which some one or more persons will BE-
requested to move for the organization OF
clubs in their respective towns.-N. f..
Farmer
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-23

WIDows-They are the very mischief.
There's nothing like 'em. If they make
up their minds 20 marry, its done. We
knew one that was terribly afaid of thun-
der and lightning, and every time storm
came on she would run into Mr.. Smith
house the was a widower,) and clasp her
little hands, and fly round till the man
was half DISTRACTED for fear she would be
killed, and the consequence was, she was
Mrs. John Smith before three thunder
storms ratified over her head.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-23

PRINTERS AND RELIGIoN.--The chaplain
of the New Hampshire penitentiary
says g" have the happiness to number
AMONG my friends many printers, but
though it may seem to imply either a lack
of ability on the part of the minister, or
the want Of the qualities, 1 never succeed
ed we'll with that class. For the nine
long years of my connection with the pen
itentiary, with all the inducements offered,
not one of that trade has connected him
self with my congregation, and | do not
think a man could be found, of all who
ever tenanted our prison, who could set up
a column of type | leave the reader to
make his own comments, only remarking
that this caunot be accidental, nor can the
explanation be that their employment
keeps them Ignorant of their prevailing
vices and immOralities, nor yet that young
printers are removed f5om the large masses
wtzr1 corruption engenders and spreads.
In all these respects this class is exposed.
1t is evident that the employment has an
elevating tendency, and is favorable to
and moral improvement.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-23

Massa Tom Massa Tom o, Massa
Tom, how's | gwine to get down this lad
der 2" exclaimed a young niger from the
top of new building. " Come down the
same way you went up, you blockhead y
replied the master, running up to see what
was the matter. :" De same way as L came
mn Massa Tom ?'' =" Yes, confound you /;
and don't bother me any more" Well,
if must, L must" and down came the
little darkey head foremost.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-23

WINTKRING SHEEP.-Winteri is near at hand
and every owner of a flock of sheep should
make his arrangements for it. In mos. Of
the Northern States an exaggerated feeling
of encouragement still prevades the growers
of fine wool. Many of them wintered their
focks poorly last winter, on the ground
that they could not afford to feed them well
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-23

full of strange and romantic adventure, that
if it could be truly and fully writer, would
attract universal attention, and be per-
manent addition to our literature, 1t is
subject worthy of the pen of an Irving or
a Cooper.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-23
Vermont Cen trail Il. r. Line.
SUMNER ADVANCEMENT,
Commencing Monday, May so, 1870

=
TRAINS GOING SOUTH AND EAST-LeAvs
Montpelier at 5 An. - r.N., and 10 05r
Nail Tran leaves % denSouTgh al 20 IN. ST Al
and at White River Junction aud Bellows Falls with
trains for Boston, Worcester, Springfield New York
md with ira ms the Psssump-io Railrosd.
DAV ExFREss leaves Montreal al 90 An, 81 Johns
At 10 20 NJ, ogdershurEh al 30 a - AlhaEs
II 10 NJ arriving "a BostCn Lowell at 10 20 Pm
NtGHr EIFEEss leaves oEds nsturfh ~ 7 90 P.k
Montreal at ) IS IN Sf-Iohus Al o. Al
bans &C ~ arriving in RCStru a. 30 N con.
Ton and Worcester aud with Vermont Valley Railroad
Tor Springfield, &C, and arriving in New York a.
~ 20
TRAINS GOING NORTH AND WEST.
Leave Montpelier 40 An, s0Os.H., 35Ornand
O5
DAr EIrREss leaves Boston via Lowell al 90 AZ
Tor Burlington. II. Adams Montreal. &C 4rFivrs r
Montreal al IS IN. aHd ordcHNl uTeh p 80 Ak
making close cennection> with trsi"s far TIE West
NAIL Train leaves Rostuu Lowell & 90 a n
via Lawrence snd FUchhurr 81 An. Springfield
90 A-N-- for BCr .iHstcn. and 81 Alb=rs.
Trains leaving Boston via Fitchburg At : 80 an,
and Springfield a. 90 IN. connect at White River
Junction with DAY Express Train.
AccoNAoDArIoS IUA leaves NorIh6eid Is An.
tor Burlington, Rutland. 81 AlhaO~ ngdeLsbursh
NtGHT ENrREss train leaves Bellows Falls al 10 is
road, eavinsNew York Il IS r.H. and from Che.h-
ire Railroad, leaving Boston 30 connecting
White River Junction with leaving Boston VS.
Lowell at 90 Pm. for Burlington, Montreal aud
trunk Railway the West.
sleeping cars ltsched the night EKpresstrsiRs
runuins between NoatTezl and Boston and AIhans
and Springfield. and -. Adams and Troy. and Draw
ing-room cars between Montreal and Boston on Day
81 press Trains.
Through Tickets tor Chicsg GO nd the West forsale
81 the principal stations
-. Adams. Msy 81. 1870.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-23
TIE STIAfONIALS.

q" regard Mr. Eddy as one Of the most capable and
successful practitioners with HON have had official
Intercourse CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner Of Patents.
- I have no hesitation in assuring inventors that
thew cannot employ mau mCre competent and trust
worthy, aud plhe pulling their applics
a form tor early aud favorable
consideration 81 the Patent Office
EDMUND BURKE,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-23

The Great QWiefing Remedy for Children.
Contains NO MORPHINE OR POISON
GUS DRUG; sure to Regulate the Borcels
allays all Pain corrects Acidity of the
Stomach; makes suck and iceak children
STRONG and HEALTHY; cures Wind Collie,
Gripping, Inflammation of the Bowels, and
all complaints arising from the effects of
Teething. Call for Mother Bailey's Quieting
Syrup, and take no other, and you are safe.
Sold by Druggists and all dealers in Med
icine.
A. RICHARDS, New London, Conn,
Agent for the United States
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-23
EDMUND BURKE.
Late tom missioner Of Pzteul

&c Mr. R. II. Eddy has made Tor ne THIRTEEN ap-
pcstous ga all but ONE Of which patents have been
granted and thar one Is now pendgRg- Such unmis-
tAkshle proof Of talent nd sbtty his part,
ea1s 10 recommend all inventors 20 apply him
procure their patents, thew may he ef having
the most tahui suentinn bestowed on thercases and
at very reasonable charges"
JOHN TAGBART.
In IL II
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-23
AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENTS
H. IS. EDDY,
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS.
Late Agent OF the z nlie1 states Patent pfce, Wash
ington, under the Act Of 1881.
No. rs State st., opposite kilbY 81. Boston

FTER an extensive practice OF upwards OF TIVE nty
n years continues 10 secure patents in the United
States also Great Britain. France, and other foreign
countries Caveats, Specific atoms. Bonds, Assign
and all papers drawings for Patents executed
reasonable terms with dispatch. Researches made
into American aud Foreign works, 10 determine the
validity nd utility Of Patents % Inventions. and legal
aud other advice rendered all matters touching the
Copies OF the claims Of any patent furnished
BY remitting one dollar. Assignments recorded in
Washington.
No Agency in the United States possesses superior
facilities for obtaining Patents the pa
tentshiiity Of Inventions.
During eight months the subscriber, the course OF
his large practice made twice rejected applications,
SIXTEEN APPEALS, EVERY ONE of which was
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-07-28

effective services, the necessary stores, ammu-
milton, military education, military surveys,
ETC., and a fourth part of $40 914, 900 for nom
effective services, such as rewards for distin-
guished services, pay of general officers, re-
tired full and half-pay pensions, etc.
The British Navy.
The navy of Great Britain, like its army, is
encumbered with heavy burden of super
annuated and retired officers who are upon the
pay rolls, and who add largely TO the cost of the
department without contributing at all to its
efficiency. There are now in the British navy
three admirals of the feet all past service;
twenty admirals, of whom only two are in COM
mission; twenty-four vice-admirals, of whom
six only are in commissions; and forty. eight
rear-admirals, of whom six also are in commits
sion. The amount of appropriation for this
non. effective service was 81, $50 ,625. During
the year 160 ships of all sizes were in commits
sion for foreign SERVICE and 121 for coast-guard,
duty on home stations, and service as receiving
Ships tenders, and tugs. There were
besides these $40 ships in reserve or
building very few of which, however, could be
put into service without much delay, and many
of which were nearly worthless. The manning
force of the fleet was SO ga Sailors officers and
men, 6455 boys, and 69SS marines, making a
total complement of 47007. In September
1869, the iron-c clad fleet consisted of % COM
pleted steamships all in commission, and ii in
process of building, several having since been
completed and put in commission. The entire
cost of these 43 iron-clads will reach about
$53, COO. Several of them are very formda-
BILE vessels. The Monarch is one of the latest
and most costly, having cost over 81 ,000 600.
She is one of the finest armored ships afoat is
of iron throughout, carries seven guns, and is
very fast. Her engines are of 100 horse power.
The appropriation for the navy for the year was
$40,9S3 205.
Great Britain's Strength and Weakness.
Notwithstanding the above showing, England
would enter upon the conflict practically too
weak to affect materially the fortunes of the
war on land at the outset Her formidable navy
would neutralize that of France and reopen the
North German ports; but, according to recent
statements, it is doubtful if she could place
10000 effective troops in the field with
out long preparations. ireland being
ripe for revolt on account OF
her own grievances and manifesting strong
sympathy for France large portion of the
British army would be required to keep that
turbulent island in subsection; and, if there
should be any serious outbreak the whole army
OF &C, 900 would be found scarcely adequate to
this task. Therefore. it is more than probable
that England could participate actively in the
struggle on the Continent only after raising and
equipping volunteer force.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-07-28
FROM THE VEST.
Cincinnati Politics.

CINClNNATI, July 2S.-The Republican Con-
yention at Hillsboro has nominated John A.
Smith, the present Representative, as a candi-
date for Congress in the Sixth district.
Destructive Fire.
CINCINNATI, July 2S.-A destructive fire oc-
cured this morning in the eastern end of the
city, consuming the Queen City Saw and Planning
Mill and dozen houses, with large quantity
of lumber. The mill was owned by c. W. Magill,
and was valued at $4,000; insurance, $4,000, in
city companies. A dozen families lost their
homes. The total loss will reach nearly so, 900.
Iowa Press Association.
ST. LOUIS, July 2S.-The Iowa Press Assocla-
ton party arrived here last night. 1t consists
of 140 editors and 80 women. Thus far the eX-
cursion has been a complete success. The pro-
gramme for to-day embraces a steamboat excur-
sion, visit to the st. Louis Iron Works,
a reception on Change at noon, avisit to Shaw's
Garden in the afternoon, and banquet at the
Fair Grounds this evening.
Tennessee Crops
MEMPHIS July 2S.-The crop reports con-
tinue favorable, except from Mississippi, where
the caterpillars have done much damage.
Republican Meeting mt Indianapolis.
INDIANAPOLIS, July 2S.-The Republicans
opened the campaign in this city last night by
mass meeting at the Academy of Music Gov
ernor Baker presided, and speeches were made
by Lieutenant Governor Cumback, Senator Nor
ton, and others. Senator Morton reviewed the
condition of the State and national finances and
showed that the State was almost free from
Indebtedness. Referring to the foreign war; he
said that in the late Rebellion in this country
Germany stretched forth her hand in sympathy
with us, that large portion of our armies were
German, and that the Republican party now
sympathized with Prussia in the present contest.
~ '7--a ..BaHauet of robaeesnists. .-,.. ~
EVANSVILLE, Ind, July 2S.-The tobacco
| banquet of yesterday was attended by over 200O