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To Fatten HOES Probably,

AS soon as the grass starts in the spring,
the hogs should be turned in, as they like
it best when short and tender They will
subsist and grow well on grass alone, with
little salt occasionally. Some prefer to
feed little corn daily it may not be good
policy; they will be farther advanced for
fattening, but will not fatten as well as il
none is fed in summer, and with good pas
ture, water and shade, they will give salts
factory results. They will not fatten on
grass, but it prepares them for fattening.
Their systems are in healthy state. They
have no liberated Hvers and stomachs, as
they will have if fed on corn through the
hot weather. Thus kept, they are prepar-
ed by the first of September to commence
the fattening process, with sound teeth,
good digestion, and vigorous health. They
will after that time promptly pay for all
the feed judiciously given. Itmay be, and
doubtless is true, that light feed Of bran
or provender might be fed with profit dur
ing the summer; but it is doubtful if corn
in any quantity is beneficial. Feeding on
corn alone, during the summer, except it
be to send them to a summer market, IS
bad policy; they become unhealthy, teeth
sore, appetites cloyed, and they will not
feed satisfactorily in the fall, and the com
parative expense Of the grass and corn
feeding must be drawn as to which is the
best policy. The cost of grass feeding,
even with other light feed, is merely nom
inal, while a hog fed on corn, from the
time it is weaned from tie SOW till butch
cred at IS months Old can seldom pay ex-
penses. The chief end Of a hog is the
weight and quality Of his carcass. Hi,
value depends upon his being well fattened
and the object aimed at during his whole
life is to prepare him for that event. IfhC
fails in that his life is a failure. Corn !;
the proper food for fatening; but not fol
growth; and the fat,cning process is al
ways, to some extent, a disease producins
process, and if too long continued is Away.
50. But when the animal commences fat
tening in vigorous health, having lived fol
months on green vegetable and light food
his health will remain firm through any
reasonable time to become fat.-Prairi
E,y.,.,a,.
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all. | defy a man to plow under my trees,
and he may hitch to his pillow Newfound-
land dogs. Grass does not grow under my
trees; the ground keeps moist and mellow
now, and has for years My orchard is
from ten to twelve years old, and is laden
with fruit from top to bottom, some trees
bearing twenty-five to thirty bushels of
apples.
| have never used an ak or saw in my
orchard, and do not need either. The first
three years after an orchard is set out is
the time to manage it; never thin out the
top. As compact as my trees are, | get
splendid apples in near the body of the
tree. Apples sometimes sunburn on the
out limbs of tree and are more liable to
| blow off,
The easiest way to set out an orchard is
to lay the ground off with pillow both ways,
say forty feet apart, and plant trees in the
crossings. | find soft soap one of the best
things you can apply to young trees to give
them a start, moping the bodies of the trees
about three times a year, as some would
whitewash them but if you let your hogs
go about them they will get after the soap
and nibble the trees. [ think that pigs
are great advantage to trees they eat
the dropped fruit, destroying thousands of
insects that pierce the next years crop, il
left to rot on the ground. When I say
PIGS, mean it; for HOGS would be an in
jury to the trees and gather great deal
of the fruit beside that is on the tree.
A person might put budded peach trees
in between his apple trees when first sci
out, for they will pass away before they in.
terfere with the apple trees.
am in favor of manuring trees; anc
with good manure-stable. | remember
an apple tree that grew close to and haC
the wash of a stable lot, that has borne it:
seventy-fye bushels of apples; that is some
| apple story, but good, reliable men say
q they have gathered that amount of frui
repeatedly; the stable lot was removed
and the tree in few years commenced de
Y clining and is almost dead at this time; i
+ is some sixty years Old Country Gentle
? man
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The Last Match.

[ remember land do not know whether
it was legend or mott that missionary
party were passing over the prairie, when
one of them exclaimed:
"See that red glare, what is it?"
They looked and watched, and an old
trapper, shading his eyes with his right
hand, cried out:
"The prairie is on fire, and it is spread
ing at the rate of twenty miles an hour
1t will destroy Us, and nothing will be left
but few eharred bones to tell of the party
passing over the prairie"
"What shall be done?"
The trapper called
eve must fight fire with fire. Work
work! Pull up the grass; make the circle
larger, larger, larger! Quick, quick, 1 fee
the heat upon my brow Quick for you
lives pull up the grass. Now for til,
matches p ...
They searched and found two. Hastily
they struck one, and it failed, utterly fail
ed One match! and the fire coming il
the distance, leaping with its forked ton
CUES through the dry grass at twenty mile
an hour
The missionary, barring his brow said:
"God help US; for thy great names sake
help u.s."
Every heart prompted the words, an,
the lips uttered "Amen."
They struck the match; it caught fire
and the grass was ignited; and as the fir
formed them in circle they marched OF
triumphant, exultant, victorious.
Our instrumentalities- national temper
ance societies, bands of hope, sons of ten
perance, good templars, whatever they ma
be-are as feeble as that one match. BIZ
fore we put forth our efforts, then, let L
reverently ask God to help US for his gre;
names sake, and We, with those we hay
, worked for, shall stand in the circle III
harmed, while the flames play at the di
lance and we but by our own efforts blesse
, and acknowledged by him in whose hanC
: are the destinies of all men.-John !
Cough.
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Habit.


The Examiner and Chronicle puts one
Of Mr.. Dickens habits to this spiritual i'm
provement:
In order that our daily seeking for spir-
itual communion with Christ may be, as is
very much to be desired, something more
than mere seeking, we need to avail our
selves of every help, and carefully to re-
move every hindrance to the reality and
truthfulness Of our systematic deyotions.
To do this, we should remember that we
are physically, intellectually and morally,
creatures of habit. The thing that we have
done today we shall find it easier to do to.
morrow. The recurrence of 4 time or 8
place where certain act has been perform,
ed again and again will Inevitably, predis.
pose us to the repetition of that act Mr.
Dickens understood that tendency of oul
mental constitution. and took the advan
tage Of it when he regularly and without
fail gave certain morning hours to compo
sition; :" and when he determined, whether
'the spirit" came upon him or not, alwayt
to sit, in waiting for its coming, till the al
lotted time for composition had expired
If the christian disciple would follow thi
example, and avail himself of this tenden
cy to form habits, in establishing and con
frming his devotional activity, his expert
ence would, il many cases, be very differ
ent from what it now Is. We suspect tina
there are many professed disciples VIII
hardly pray in secret at all, save under tn
pressure of some great sorrow or SOM
great joy. They have gradually come in
to this position-which is, at times, a grie
and horror to themselves Very probabl
it Is, in cases not few, the result of nc
recognizing, at the outset of their religion
life, the necessity of having a set time an
a set place for private communion wit
/ God-of making their devotional life
matter of habit.
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Farm RhYmeS.

1t does not pay in any way,
To milk COW three times day.
The well-bred daughter for a farmer,
A prudent help meet and charmer.
1t is no place to set poles,
Where moles and mice have dug their holes.
Pork and beans make muscles strong,
Something farmers seek;
1t is dish to make life long,
When cooked but once a week.
a sloyenlv dress, a shabby pate,
The fences down, a broken gate
Pigs in the garden, weeds very high,
Children unWashed-nO bacon to Try,
Lots of great dogs and yawling tomcats,
Windows repaired with dozen old hats,
An emptyty barn, not spear Of hay,
Cows in tine clover, horse runaway,
Things sold by guess without being weighed,
Bills coming in and taxes unpaid
Pipes and Observation-Disclosures neglect,
Drag in their train, as all might expect,
All sorts of troubles to fret away life,
But worse of the whole, an unhappy wife.
A mackerel sky
The wind will be high,
Then bring in the grain,
Close by there is rain.
If you would thrive,
Be up at five;
For there is health
When at the plough
Or milking COW.
At the farmers cost,
Is an early frost.
Exercise reason
Harvest in season.
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Shall we give up Bible and School.

Aye! close each shutter, Bar the doori
Shut out the light! Let darkness reign!
Call back the good old days of yore-
The days of rack and chain!
Bring gyve and faggot whip and cord!
Rebuild the shrines of blood and wrath!
Beat back the ploughshare to the sword,
And ambush freedoms PATH
Away with cant of learning's gift,
The rights of man, the truth of God!
Down with each meddler who would lift
The helpless from the clodl
What though from stake and cell our sires
Fought the good fight of faith for us;
Wen rear anew the sacred pyres
Of Latimer and Huss.
Our flag of stars shall fiaunt on high,
To mark the spot where freedom fell;
On hillsides echo back the cry
The slogan-cry of he'll!
.
Forbid it, God!-this league with death.
Let not this tidal wave of woe,
With swash of hate and ruins breath,
Our favored land overflow.
Forbid it, God! Oh, not for this,
The seas of blood. the plains of strife;
The plunge through wars untold abyss,
To save the nations life!
Forbid it, Godl Thy right hand led
Through every wilderness of i'll;
So be Thy light upon us shed,
And lead us, Father, still.
Forbid it, God! Let truth and right
Be still the bulwarks of our land;
And give to steadfast virtue might
This menace to withstand.
Forbid it, God Through all our coasts,
Forever let Thy truth be heard;
And oh! forgive. Thou Lord of hosts,
This insult to Thy Word. S. p. ID.
SALEM, MASS.
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Never Cease TO do Good

"Whatw exclaimed Teiemachus, must
we take 50 much pains to win the affect
ions of men who, perhaps, will never give
us their Ioye-and heap benefits upon
those who will only employ them to our
injury? ?"
eve must expect men to be ungrateful,
and yet it is our duty to do them good"
returned Mentor in a calm tone. "Not for
their own sakes must we serve them, but
for the love of God, who commands it. The
good that a man does is neverlost. If men
forget it, God will remember and reward.
Though the multitude be ungrateful, yet
there are some who will be affected by
your virtues-nay, the multitude itself,
tickle and capricious at it is, never fails,
sooner or later, to render justice to pure
and disinterested virtue. But would you
prevent the ingratitude Of men? Then dc
not labor solely to make them powerful
rich, formidable in arms, happy in THEN
pleasures. This glory, this abundance
| these pleasures corrupt them. 1t is max
ing them fatal present-ofering them &
delicious poison. But apply yourself tC
reform their manners, and to instil into
their hearts justice, sincerity, and fear o
God, humanity, fidelity, moderation anC
disinterestedness. BY making them good
you will prevent them from being migrate
full, and confer upon them virtue-a rea
blessing; and virtue, if it be genuine, vii
forever attach them to him who instilled
into their hearts. Thus by comforting yir
tue, a real good upon men, you Will do goo
to yourself, and Will have nothing to fea
from their ingratitude. '-Fcueloa.
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Mr.. L. B. Arnold gives marked instance

Mr.. L. B. Arnold givesa marked instance
of the fact that odors inhaled by dairy COWS
will affect the milk. In June he lost a
calf, the carcass of which was placed where
northwest winds carried the stencil over
his pastures. It was soon found that the
milk was tainted, and was tainted Or pure
as the wind changed. The cause being
traced and removed, the trouble ceased.
In another case dead horses in the Cow
pastures caused serious loss to all the pat
rons of the cheese factory.
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The Old HYMNS.

Did you ever know any person who was
brought up on the good old Zion hymns,
whom they ever failed tomove to the foun-
dations when heard The feet moving on
unholy errands iuger on their way past
the church door, as the melody floats out
upon the night air. The man-who has
wasted life, and energy, and talent, which
might have blessed mankind, to reap only
the whirlwind-he is back again with his
little head upon his mothers lap while she
sings that hymn, which viii never grow
old, about "the beautiful river" His eyes
moisten as he thinks how panied she would
be, were she living, to know him now
The hymn ceases, and the low benediction
follows, and as the worshippers emerge be
recollects himself, and with an impatient
'pshaww passes on. What he moved at
a 'conyenticle hymnW He, who for years
has never crossed the threshold of church
He, who believes in neither prayers MOI
priests, bible nor Sundays! He, who ha;
"outgrown all thatp All but he hasn't
He can't outgrOw tit is there. It vii
come, whether he desires it or not. Come
in spite of all his efforts to laugh or reason
it away. Come, though he live in opel
derision and mockery of that religion who's
divine precepts he cannot efaco from hi
mind Come, as it did to John Randolph
who after years Of atheism, and worldliness
and ambition, left on record that ''the onl,
men he ever knew well and approache,
closely, whom he did not discover to b
unhappy, were sincere believers of the Cos
pei, who conformed their lives, as far as tn
nature of man can permit, to its precepts.
"Often," he says, "the religious preaching
of his childhood were banished wholly b
business or pleasure; but after while the
came more frequently, and stayed Longer
until at last they were his first thoughts o
waking, and his last before going to sleep.
Said he, 81 could not Danish them if
would. "-Fanny Fern.
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Angels Visits

Some brief, sweet smile
Which gladdens us ere while
And cheers the labor of a weary mile.
Some single word,
Which now and then has stirred
our spirits with a sense Of strength conferred.
Some clasping hand
Whose worth we understand,
When friends are few and famine walks the land
Some hope whose ray
Lights up the darkened day,
And calls us into praise while yet We pray.
For. ever SO
The angels come and 20,
And lift long wings above us ere We know.
And heaven is near,
Because a message clear
Drifts down through dimness Of our atmosphere
-ReU. Samuel ". DU6ield
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CLIMAX! CLIMAX! CLIMAX!
Old Style Shuttle Superseded!
Vertical Feed: Self Adjusting Needle.
LOOK HERE !
The American Button Hole Overcoming and
Sewing Machine Company, Philadelphia, have
produceu anew Shuttle Sewing Machine whlchIs
SIMPLER THAN ANY SINGLETHREADER

The American Button Hole Overcoming and
Sewing Machine Company, Philadelphia, have
produceu anew Shuttle Sewing Machine whlchIs
SIMPLER THAN ANY SINGLETHREADER
Anybody can run it. The feed can be raised
or lowered for light or heavy work.
No more bother with the old style shuttle
with Its crude, incouvenent, and difficult tension
adjustment, produced by threading through
row of holes attended with vexiDg uncertainty,
great expense of time, and breaking thread.
The Improved Shuttle admits of being instant
" adjusted by the inexperienced with any de-
gree of tension required for sewing anything
from LEATHER to ONE THICKNESS OF
TISSUE PAPER, (see samples.) These Ma
chimes make the Lock Stitch alike on both sides
of the york, are large, strong and roomy, and are
supplied with extra cloth plate and leather nee
dies, for sewing leather, if desired
Their superior workmanship, style Of finish,
durability, speed, and power, running stiller and
easier than other shuttle machines, attract the
attention and elicit the admiration of machinisis
and mechanics everywhere. This, and the fact
that it is almost impossible to make them break
the thread or miss a stitch commends them to
the general favor of all.
Ifyou desire to secure the best Shuttle Ma
chine in Market don't fail to see them before
purchasing.
Price, with cover, lock and key, nemmer, cor
der. three braiders, and usual outfit, $50, ana
same Machine with button hole and oYerseam-
| ing movement combined, $50.
Also the Gold Medal Machine, universally
| acknowledged TO be the best double threader IL
| market with hemmers to turn both ways ana
any width, $40 to S75 also the best OF single
threaders with steel movements and well hnl.1 a.
ed, at reasonable prices, and warranted. AZ
Machines hereafter sold by me or my agents WI
be furnished with SELF ADJUSTING nh Nh
DIES, invented by the undersigned, for "Ai'H
patent is pending.
On exhibition and for sale at ]. n. hto o res
Daguerrean Rooms, Barton, and AZ ~. '"'
dence of Henry Dudley. Greensboro ~
Agents wanted IN the Counties Oh Oii'"N0'
| Essex, LamOilIe and CALEDONIA.
Orders by mail promptly attended, 10 anu S''-
isfaction guaranteed.
F. P. CHENEY, Glover, Vt,
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An honest man will look you in the face,
but rogue viii see objects more pleasing
than your own truthful eye.
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AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENTS
r. H. EDDY,
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,

n. n. EOO1s
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,
Late A0ent Of the United States Patent Office
Washington, ogader the Act Of 1887.
No. 76 state st. opposite Kilby st. Boston.
After an extensive practice of upwards Of
twenty years, continues to secure patents IN the
United States; also in Great Britain, France,
and other foreign countries. Caveats, SpecfCa
tons. Bonds, Assignments, and all papers or
drawings for patents, executed on reasonable
terms with dispatch. Researches made into
American and Foreign works, to determine the
validity and utility Of Patents Of Inventions, and
legal and other advice rendered on all matters
touching the same. Copies of the claims Of any
patent furnished, by renting one dollar. AS
signments recorded in Washington.
No Agency in the United States possesses su
periOr facilities for obtaining Patents or asCer-
tanning the patentability of inventions.
During eight months the subscriber, in the
course of his large practice, made on t1rice reject
ed applications, SIXTEEN APPEALS, EVERY
| ONE of which was decided IN lis faror by the
Commissioner Of Patents.
TESTIMONIALS.
81 regard Mr.. Eddy as one Of the most capable
and successful practitioners with whom have
had official intercourse,
CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner OF Patents"
! az have no hesitation in assuring inventors
that they cannot employ man more competent
and trustworthy, ana more capable OF putting
/ their applications in a form 10 secure for them
/ an early and favorable cnUsiderati or the Pa
/ tent Office. EDMUND BURKE.
Late Commissioner Of Patents"
Mr.. R. 4. Eddy has made for ne THIR-
TEEN applications, in all but ONE of which
patents have been granted. and that one is now
pending. Such UnmlstaEabe proof OF great tai
/ ent and ability on his part, leads me 10 recon-
mend ALL inventors TO apply to him to procure
/ their patents, a. they may by sure of having the
most faithful attention bestowed on theiI cases,
and at very reasonable charges.
| JOHN TAGHART".
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T6NNERY FOR SALE.

The subscriber VIII ssll his tannery in Crafts
bury, together with the stock, fixtures, &c, now
on hand. He viii also sell his house and land
the premises are very desirable location for
any one desiring to carry on the tanning bus
mess. The above property will be disposed of
at a bargain, as the subscribers health will not
admit of his carrying on the business. l will
also sell nv farm in North Greensboro, consist
ing of 245 acres of land, with good house, barns
and sheds, together with the stock and farming
tools. A. W. WILLIAMS.
Craftsburv. March a. 1870. l3tf
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FARM FOR SALE.

In Irasburgh, Orleans county, Vt, consisting
of ITO acres of good land, mostly under cultva-
convenient. Good wood lot sugar lot, small
orchard, buildings not the best. Terms reason
able. Also 10 COWS, yoke Of oxen, one span Of
horses, and all the produce on the farm. For
further particulars inquire Of the subscriber.
JAMES CAPLES, Jr.
Irasburgh, VT. 3lw3
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OUR STOCK IS G0OD-aONE BETTER

Habiiments for men and boys in all the pre-
vailing fashionable shapes. Therefore, let all
respectable men come at once. and enhance their
exterior respectableness, and consequent infu-
ence in the circles of well dressed society. Come
and clothe yourself in robes of honesty.
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Listen, Threadbare Gentlemen

Messrs. Skinner & Drew 10 hereby announce
that they are prepared to sell Goats, Vests and
Pantaloons to all mankind at very low prices.
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TRY IT AT THE
Barton Drug Store.

You will then be in condition to examine and
make purchases from the most complete assort-
ment of goods ever offered in northern Vermont.
This statement can be proved if you will only
call at the Barton Drug Store, where we are pre-
pared to offer extra bargains in all branches OF
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DEAD-CHEAP BARGAINS.

all eminently calculated to heighten the attract
iveness of the countenance and illuminate the
plainest features with the Halo of Genius in its
transcendent efficiency. and crown imperial
womanhood with all conquering potency.