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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

Whatever plan is adopted for a sheep barn.
certain things are Indispensable II should
stand ON, and be surrounded by, dry ground /,
occupy an elevated, airy position, but one
as little exposed as possible topreyailiug win
ter winds; be Of easy access to water pos
soss ample capacity for the number of sheep
to be keptin it and have means Of thorough
ventilation S,rawiug or lttering sheep yards
in winter is a matter Of prime Importance.
If sheep are compelled to stand or move
about in water or mud whenever out of doors,
the most liberal feeding and good manage
ment in every other Particular will hardly
preserve them in the best condition. Where
sheep are kept exclusively on hay in our
northern States, the Merino and grade Me
riuo require about one pound per diem, for
every thirty pounds Of their own live weight.
Salt and sulphur should be fed as often as
once a week. Regularity in feeding is Of
the utmost Importance All experienced
flock masters concur in the opinion that sheep
fld with perfect regularity as to time and
amount, will be better on rather inferior
keep, than on the best without that regu-
larity.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

A shoemaker over in Jersey bought half
acre lot. lie was fond Of fruit and read the
papers. The soil was wet clay and he selected
fruit to the climate, He built house and
put his land in condition to produce fruit.
lie had no manure but the droppings of the
street cattle. In his leisure he brought from
the woods bark, rotten wood, moss, and Leaf
mould, which he mixed with the soil three feet
deep. This was done by degrees, and then a.
fast as the ground was prepared he planted
the fruit. He became so interested that he
retired from his cobblcr's bench. His hall
acre supported himself and his wife comlorta.
bly-almost in elegance. She had no servant
and had plenty of time to cultivate flowers
Strangers inquired about their beautiful home
Isabella grapes aud common currants formed
the bulk Of their fruit, With better selec
ton his income would have been larger. 9th.
ors had the same success on small pieces Of
ground. One man supported his family Oh
an acre. Half was in grapes, the crop o.
which in one season sold for $500. and hat
no bills to pay. If contraction brings sue
cess, let us know it and practice it.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04
Systems of Cropping.


Most farmers having the experience q
many years, will admit that if az the start
they had adopted certain regular system
Of cropping, steadily adhcring to it. thcrcml
would have been more money and richer soi
at the end Of ten years, than that gained b,
hap-hazard cropping with the view Of sirik
ing high prices on special products.
In clearer phrase, perhaps they are willing
to conccdo that system aud well defined rota
| tons in crops are better than desultory farm
ing Slowly we are working toward systc
matte and therefore scientific, agriculture
let Us study what rotation Is best adapted {.
our circumstances; aud another season th,
tillage may be guided with reference to los
adoption.
When wheat was the leading product, @
very simple three years rotation was. First
ycar-cloyor mown for hay and seed second
ycar-pasiurod and plowed under for whcati
third ycar--whoat followed by clover again
The objections to this are It's narrow range
and the gradual decrease in the yield Of grain
relative to that Of straw
\ more extended and bctccr rotation per.
sued by many farmers, Is; First ycar, plan.
ted crops on clover sod second year, spring
grain third year. wheat; fourth, cloycr
mowni fifth year clover pasturol Many
contend that this system not only maintains
but improves the fertility Of the soil and with
good culture the yield increases yearly. II
is Notation well adapted TO our climate aul
products but three grain crops follow one au-
other consecutiyely, and unless tbo the hood
crop, there is none that gives good chance foo
cleaning the soil Of weeds
a variation Of this would be the intro
duetion Of the wheat crop after summer
iaIlow then corn lertiized with barn.yard
manure next spring grain to be followed
by clover
Better than either Of the preceding would
be First year, hood crops; second year,
spring grain; third year, clover powcd un-
der, aud followed, iou,th year, by wheat
nth year, clover moVu for hay and seed
sixth year, clover pasurcd This system
would introduce considerable stock ON the
farm, and undoubtedly maintain the fertility
of the soil The hlrn-yard manure could De
plowcd under in coarse state for the hood
crops, or piled, rottcd aud used as top-dress-
ing for the wheat 10 the autumn.
Our climate does not favor the growing Of
roots for stock food to the extent practiccd by
the British farmer; yet they should mot Be
ignored now, and In the future they will enter
more largely doubtless, into The system off
culture Of many localities With plenty of
stable and cellar room, q favorable soil and
capital to carry easily the necessary opera
tOns, the following rotation mirht bfal0ptod .
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

"A spoonful of ox.gall to a gallon OF
water will set the cOlors Of almost any goods
soaked in il previous to washing.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

The resolutions were then unanimously
adopted.
On motion Of Hon. Joseph W. Colburn, the
Secretary was instructed to request the ad.
dresses and resolutions to be published in the
newspapers Of the State, and transmit copy
to the family of Mr.. Reyes
The following Board Of officers were chosen
for the ensuing year
PresneH-llenry G. Root, Bennington.
Wee PresiGeats--llenry s. Morse, Shell
burne; William r. Sanford, Orwell; Crosby
Miller, Pomlrct Henry Chase, Lyndon.
Treaswer-Joseph W. Colburn, Spring.
field
Secretary-Ilenry Clark, Rutland.
Directors --Elwin Hammond, Middlebury
John Gregory, Northfed Elijah Cleveland
Coventry George Campbell, Westminster
Henry Hayward, Rutland N. b. Stafford
White River Junction Henry b. Kent. Dor.
set; Lawrence Brainard, st. Albans; David
Goodell, Brattleboro; Edwin s. Stowcll, Corn
wall james A. Shodd Burlington; Georg,
A. Merrill, Rutland; G. Horace Hubbard
Springfield; Sc. IIolyoke st. Adams; Lem
ue S. Drew, Burlington.
Finance COmminee--N. b. Stafford, Georg,
A. Merrill, james A. Shedd.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04
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VERMONT CENTRAL, II. II. !
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
Commencing Monday, Dece1absy Qen. is5o
TRIMS fpTNg oaffv., -. -. ~


/ Leave Montpelier at s.s5 a. M. ot7
Mall Train leaves Ogdonsburgh A. =. w. u'aa
bans az h.2u a m and connects al Uurlingtpd. ~
ana az White River Junction and Hoiin,, ~ ~
/ Trains Tor Boston, Worcester, Spfinvdoid ~.
anu with trains on the Pasumpsic Rnllrooi ''"
| Day Express leaves Montreal at sIOa'n G,
at 900 o. M, Ogdonsburgh at 5.2la m.' M ~
s.ul -; M arriving In Boston VIA Lowell al 6's
| Troy at 1000 ,. m. 'N''V D
Night Express leaves Ogdenshurrb atti sso
real at $3.50 p. m. 81. Johns at l.50p. M ia AIi
isu j. M nrriving No Boston nj qius q, i,
a. bellows Fails with Cheshire Road ~ nv,
worcester and with Vermont Valley Rnilrond III
heldi &c. and arriving IN New York AL f9 l1 a. p
TRAINS CONG NORTH AND yEsy
Leave Montpelier at 2.iOa. M, s.o0a.
Day Express leaves Boston via. Torell n, eo,
~ burlington, 81. Adams, Montreal, &C. sr,i,
not iiirv , az Wv p M, nnd Ogonsburgh at i l0
m..sluk connections Tor the West. '''
MNll lthih leaves Boston via Lowsll AZ 2 M. -
lawrence ana fitohburg Of 7.30a. ~, sprinrgoit
a. ~ lor huntington and 81 ALBANIA 5' o.
| ~ ~ vinimvuauon Train leaves Nortbfeld nj > 4. .
lo. IihnEloni rutland, st. Alhans, Ordensb,r,t
Nl4ui LApiu.s leaNos Bellows Falls M lu I'M ~ ~
f. 'N,- tovhsv,S il"h vermont Valley RAILROAD
road leaving Boston at bJ0p m sigl Nheshl{e
river Junction with train lcavln1 nit IVY ht
lor huntington, Montreal and r'irrsha.at 'v1 I
West. "N halfway fo'
Sleeping cars are attached TO night Frn-,.. ,.
running between Montreal and Boston. and \,
nins ana Springfield, and ST. Alhaus and ~ ol
irawin4-room cars between Montreal AMI n,.,.
Day Express Trains.
Through Tickets for Chicago and The West for 81,
cue principal stations a. MERRILL. g..tJ Il
49, Adams. Dc 10Th. 1870.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04
RAILROAD.
SUMNER Arrangement.
ON and amer May l5th 1902 Passenger 1rs.

80 w. a. ~ a As II n az - T. ~ y Il
ON and amer May 7h 1902 Passenger rra.B
run a follows
UPWAED TRAINS.
AccovonAuos TRAM leaves Concord az into,
ior White River Junction, connecting with frsfg.
Wells River st. Johnsbury, Barton, Newport WIi
by and Mngog Lakes Slanstead, Bath. Liitloion ~,
tcr &C. Also, with trains for Montpelier Bnfir
81 Adams, kousos Point. Montreal, Ogdouslur.I
DAY EXPRESS TRAIN leaves Concord Of loss
gr White River Junction connecting with tra|u
ana Win Osaensourgh and Grand Trunk Rallr1
BnlsroL rRAis leaves at 327 p. m, for Frsnkil .
Eyryya ExrnEss TRAM leaves Concord ut 81 l7r.
900 Nhlto RIVER Junction, connecting with traIt.
Montpelier. Burlington. ST. Adams, R0uso'a Point b
rcali Ogdenahurgh ana the West
'Or 90 arrival Of trains nom boston " oreoster D.
mouth. Portland, Sc.
DoWNWdRD TRAfYS.
fMonyiNG EXPRESS TRAM leaves White River b.
lion lhlondnys excepted iDf Concord ut l0a rr
arrival " trains ron uglenshureh and Montreal -
Ialu viii bc run 90 Boston on SUNDAY
BRISTOL TRAIN leaves Bristol for Concord al r T.
m.i md fmuklin no 1905 %. M.
MAIL TRAIN leaves White River Junction for d.
'pfn at l p n., or on arrival of trains over the
mont tcltral Passumpfc, and White Mountain y
roads.
DAY ExrRrss TPArs leaves White River Iune,if,
10y p. me- or on arrival Of trains from Montreal
Ogien'hufgh, hmttiehoro, kccnc Believe Falls
sof &C., connecting at Concord With trains Tor Manc
Ter, Nashua. Lowell, and Boston.
Z These trains connect At Conoor with Trains
Manchester. Lawrence, Portsmouth, Portland. Nas
worcester New York Lowell, and boston
Concord, n. H.. May 1862
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-02-23

barrels, but to no effect: we saw the
shot strike right and left, but Pete was
convinced that the rabbits would not
go far, and he was sure he had hit one,
at least.
While he was reloading, the dogs
started four more from another wood
pile, Brady dropping two in fine style
Here's another," cried out Pete,
pointing behind me. 1 turned sud
denly and saw white tail bobbing up
and down, and without aim fred, and
by the merest luck, some of the shot
struck bunny who rolled over and
over and was deposited minute after
at our feet by one of the dogs; my
companions judged it good shot, but
/ knew hoaO it was, and kept discreet
silence.
We now went for the "patch" in
which numbers of rabbits were darting
backwards and forwards and running
along the hedge rows. The fun grew
fast and furious all we had to do was
to shoot quickly, and in less than an
hour we had over twenty, ofwhich mum
Der, Brady killed nine. / never seen so
many rabbits in such small space as
we saw near the Enclosure, and / did
not wonder that the farmers complain
ed of their destructiveness.
We saw the wagons approaching, so
collecting our game we started for the
house IN good spirits, and discussed
''Nimrod with the boys over hearty
supper. CHAs. E. NORTON.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-02-23
REAM's LINCOLN is thus criticized by

REAM's LINCOLN is thus criticized bv
a private correspondent 1T is per
Laps 4 good likeness: but without be-
ing an artist, or having heard the jude-
ment OF any artist, / am sure it is a
botch. No character, or expression of
fine work on it. The eyes are those of
dead man: the beard like cotton
wool, the face like putty. If they
wanted q mere likeness it need not have
cost so much. Art should do more
than make semblances of men, 1t
should embody the ideal man and his
spirit" A chatty correspondent of the
n. Y. Tribune says-in speaking of
woman's inferiority in art" Look at
Winnie Reams Lincoln; it's weak, it's
effeminate it lacks wofully that ex-
preston of strength and power, that
comprehensive atmosphere of manliness
that man might have given it. wish
our American women would do
more in art But I'm hopeless.
They won't study He goes on
to say of women painters -
"We look for great excellence, don't
find it, and grow discouraged We
can't get women Of fine genius even,
and real power, to study. They get
married, or they dwadle, or they lose
their love for art-with the majority
there's always some obstacle upon the
mysterious threshold of perfection.
There is no American woman painter
who stands beside our best masculine
artists. Ceiu 20 sans dire. I'm glad
to say that we have many excellent
feminine artists, but they are sensible
enough to know that they haven't
reached the highest point of masculine
attainment Study, study, study-you
can't get women to study. They seem
to have an insane idea that they can
burst full-fedged upon the world with
out going through a course Of pin
feathers
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-02-23
Special llotifrs.
The Hazards OF Winter.

The feeble and delicate dread the winter, and with
good reason. The weather at this season has de-
pressing effect upon the vital organs and The animal
spirits, and hey vitality or mental animation
to spare The aged and infrn, in whom the fame
of life s waxing dim are always uDpleasantly affect
ed by the temperature of winter, and should iorty
their systems against it. The extra vigor and re-
sisant power which the enfeebed system requires to
enable it to meet with safety the assaults Of cold and
damp, may soon he acquired by the regular use OF
Hoetetters Stomach Btters The tonic eject OF this
wonderful medicine is apparent in al increased
appetite more apparent digestion, and brighter,
happier frame Of mind Food is the fuel Of the body,
and if not properly dieested, the ires Of Life burn
low. When this is the case the disability can always
be renedied within short space Of time 10y taxing
full dose Of the Bitters twice day. The stomach
vii, soon begin to perform its allotted task regularly
and steadily; the food being thoroughly assimilated,
will Weld the amount Of vital heat ard nourishment
which the body requires under the external pressure
of cold and the winter arnente which are ap. to
assal the weak and untoned physique will be avoided.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-02-23
Louis NapOleon's AmuSementS.

The London Times correspondent at
Cassel says:
The Emperor continues in excellent
weather which at present prevails
here, and to day is more severe than
ever, has not prevented him taking his
usual walks between one and two O'Clock
in the afternoon. have seen him
promenading when the glass registered
Is deg F., and last Friday, when, to-
gether with five other gentlemen, in
luding Commander Hepp and two sons
of the Duke de la Moskowa, / was
skating on the basin, from which in
summer time the famous great foun-
tain rises, Napoleon came on the ice
and watched our practice for full a
quarter of an hour. He himself is we'll
known to be found of skating, and on
two occasions already, one occurring
on the afternoon of the bitterly cold
Christmas Day, he has availed himself
of the opportunity. 1t may be due to
this freely moving about in the open
air that the Emperor looks so well just
now, that am sure his portrait drawn
from life by Mr.. Schinmer, of Cassel,
will cause no fears for his fathers health
in the mind of the Imperial Prince, to
whom it has been sent as New Years
gift. It is not often that Napoleon
prefers drive to a walk. Twice he
drove into Cassel to pay visits to Ba-
zaine, one visit of congratulation up
on the birth of an heir to the Marshal
This event, on the 18th ultimo, was
hailed with immense Joy and satisfact-
ion. as the only other son of the Mar
shall had died some time ago Two
sledges have been sent here from Berlin,
but, as yet, the Emperor has not made
any use of them. Every Sunday the
Emperor attends mass in the castle; it
is celebrated by the Catholic Dean Of
Cassel. On Christmas Day the latter
was presented with complete set of
silver vessels to be used at mass; they
had been procured by the Emperor
from Brussels / have not heard of any
other presents having been made or re-
ceived at Christmas, but on New Years
Eve the Duke of Bassano, Grand Mas
ter of Ceremonies, arrived from Eng
land, bringing presents as tokens of
remembrance from the Empress and
the Imperial Prince. The Duke re-
turned yesterday morning. Many of
the Emperor's servants no longer re-
ceive their salaries, as their services
are not required; but they are kept in
food, as on account of the siege of Paris,
they declare it an impossibilty to return
there, where most of their families are
living For the present the Empress is
not expected here.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-02-23

OK Saturday an immense cake Of ice
fioated down with the tide, and for
some time became blocked up between
New York city and the Long Island
shore. Thousands Of adventurous peo-
pie seized the opportunity to cross over
from the foot OF Market AID Catherine
streets to the bridge, and Fulton street,
Brooklyn. Suddenly an ominous rum
bling was heard, and the huge mass of
ice became detached, and began slowly
moving out 10 sea. A general stampede
ensued and ali with the exception of
about twenty boys reached the shore in
safety Those who were left on
the ice saw themselves drifting out to
sea and Immediately became feartully
alarmed ana shouted loudly for help.
Their cries attracted the attention of
those on shore, and some time after q
boat from the navy-yard and a police
boat put off to the rescue. They were
all safely taken of. Three canal boats
and the tug-boat Ontario were sunk by
the Ice cutting them through of pier
No Is, ON East River. The Staten
Island ferry pier, and piers Nos. IS. 80
ana 80. on the East Rlter were dum-
aged, and II one time il was feared
they would all be destroyed
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-02-23
Summary of Late News.
Ar HOME.

Snow fell steadily all day In Boston,
and was still falling Sunday night.
IMMENSELY rich silver mines have
been discovered IN Arizona near Pres
colt, causing much excitement.
Az order has been received at the
Boston Navy Yard from Washington to
prepare the T. S. steamer Worcester to
take cargo Of provisions to France.
THE steamers Iona and Yoe cleared
Saturday for France, with cargoes OF
provisions. A. T. Stewart will send, in
the early part of the week, vessel Ia
den with 5000 barrels of flour on his
own account.
THE revolution in Cuba is reported
to have damaged property interests to
the extent Of 5000, 600, 000
GEN. Changarnier and Faidherbe are
elected to the French National Assem-
bly, from the Department of Sommo.
The result Of the French elections in
fifty-four departments is 307 Bonapart-
lists and Orleanists, and so Republicans
The Government of National Defense
at Paris has abrogated the requisition
DEGREES of the Government at Bor-
deaux.
GEORGE B. DAVIS has sued the New
York Times for $4,000 damages, for
libel in charging him with arson while
fire marshal of Montreal.
THE estimates for the expense of the
British army for the coming year are
Is, 051, 700 pounds, an increase of 2, :
$50, 700 pounds over those of last year
The force of the regular army is to be
brought up to 1873, 900 men, an increase
of 1880.
LATE advices from Hayti have been
received. Another attempt at revolu-
ton was made at Port au Prince ON the
% inst. An attack was made upon the
arsenal, but the rebels We're defeated
and number arrested. A desire for
annexation to the United States is said
to be growing among the better portion
Of the inhabitants.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-02-23
FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS.
4 Resemblance.
" 3iIGNoEEITF.

Little girl, about whose features
Still the infant graces play,
Just az dewy morning fingers
ROM the growing, Frightening day
Curls of living gold close-clinging
To the forehead's rounded white,
Eyes as soft and dark and tender
AS starlit summer night;
Little feet that lightly flying
Scarcely seem to touch the ground;
Voice az sweet ar song Of robin
When the fields are winter-bound
Do / chill your dancing spirits
With my gaze so long and sad,
That for one brief fitting moment
You forget your game so glad?
'Tis because in happy summers
Happy summers gone for aye
little girl with just such ringlets
walked with me earth's clouded way.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-02-23
ks7FH" A SLIGHT CoLp. " CoUGHs.-F

BsT~"A SLIGHT COLD, CoUGHs Few
are aware of the importance of checking a
cough or SLIGHT COLD" in its first stage; that
which in the beginning would yield to mild
remedy, if neglected, often attacks the lungs.
" Bro,cn's Bronchial Troches' give sure and
almost immediate relief. "I9le Troches" have
proceed their efficacy by test Of many years,
and have received testimonials from eminent
men who have used them.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-02-23
EI WE PRINT the advertisement OF

the American Watch Co. ia another column.
In addition to the large assortment of watches
made by this Company, they desire to call
special attention to the Watch for railway en-
gineers conductors and expressmen. Also
their Boys Wa IA, which is now first placed
on the market. and to which they desire to
call the attention of Young america.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-02-23

FREE religion as expounded by one
of its chief apostles is very dreary
sort Of an affair. Ina discourse IN Bos-
ton recently. Rev. Francis ;, Abbott
took the ground that the existence OF
Goo and the Immortality Of the so1l
were still open questions which the
world was still waiting tor science TO
decide. Science, according to tms
modern light, is the worlds Messiah,
and that alone can solve the problem Of
mans future destiny Verify, the Free
Relcionists must be content to feed
anon hnsks il any such twaddle as this
can satisfy the cravings Of their spirit
nal nature.
T, y. j -. 70 +n~tall
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-02-23
TO MARRIED LADIES
SPECIAL NOTICE.
ERRORS OFYOUTH.

a GENTLEMAN VINO suffered for years from Nerv.
n Gus Debility. Premature Decay, and all the effects
Of youthful indiseretion will, for the sake OF suffer
ing humanity send free TO all who need 1t the recipe
and direction for making the simple remedy by which
he cured Sufferers wishing to profit by the adver
Users experience do NO by addressing Ia perfect
confidence JOHN b. OGDEN
No e Cedar street, New York
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-02-23
~ CAN'T SLEEP NIGI

EH CAN'T SLEEP NIGHTS. A hack
ing cough, sore throat, difficulty of breath
ing, are the results Of hard colds. Co.'s
Cough BALsAM allays the irritation, gives ease
and rest to the patient, and effects a perma-
nent cure Of all lung and pulmonary COM
plants
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-02-23

Both Houses Of the Kansas Legisla-
ture have asked Congress to make pen
sioners of the sufferers by the Guam
trell raid on Lawrence during the war.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-02-23

B~ NORTHWESTERN Horse Nail Co.,
manufacturers Of Patent Hammered Horse
Nails. Office IS West Van Buren, street. Fac
tory Sc to GO West Van Buren, street, corner
Clinton street, Chicago.