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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-05-31

BARLEY. Barley draws more mineral sub
stance from the soil than does wheat. 1t is
in exhaustive crop, but unlike wheat or oats,
its roots spread through and gather their
food from few inches in depth Of the soil.
Tho roots, running through the top soil.
keep it loose, and barley field plows easier
after the crop than one sown with oats. 1t
is mucn better crop than oats to precsde
wheat. a light, fertile soil is required, and
it shonld be well pulverized to the depth of
four or SIX inches. An inverted sod is not
safe it should follow a hoed crop or a fall
low Weeds injure the yield largely. Drill
ing is preferable to broadcast sowing, but
the seed should not be covered deeper than
two iDches-better shallower than deeper.
The roller should be used after sowing, if the
soI is suitably dry. 1t is the best Of all
spring crops to sow clover or grass seed with
Ashes are an excellent special fertilizer. The
best sample Of grain is. Of course the best
seed and that may be described as free from
blackness at the tail, and is of pale lively
yellow color, intermixed with a bright white
cast. slight shrivelling Of the skin is not
Objectionable as it indicates thinness. Here
after we shall have something to say about
the best methods Of harvesting barley.-Er
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-05-31

SHEEP VERSUS CATTLE IN CALIFORNIA. -
Corr spondeuc Of che Hepublicdu.) Cali
t0rnia II just beginning To discover that it is
not the best territory west Of the Rocky
mountains for the raising Of cattle For
nearly forty years previous to the discovery
OF gold in lS4S the people of this state de-
pended for their support mainly on Their
herds OF beef cattle, which have also been
the chief reliance Of the last six or eight
years, but 1t has not been generally profitable
at any time thin fifteen wears Unlike
wool, butter and cheese, II has not enriched
anybody engaged IN il, and has made but
little progress compared with other
branches. There are now in the state 637
600 head, whereas in 1896 there were $50
900, and IN ls49 there we're probably 500
600. The numer ius drOuths affect the stock
cattle more than any other interest The
loss Of a crop of wheat for one year does not
affect that OF the next time, the materials of
the soil being ozydized aud re tdy for plant
assimilation, by exposure to the air But
the COW gives no increase in dry seasons,
but often CIes and cannot be replaced until
a lapse Of three '. airs In 1856 TO- 900 COWS
died in Los Angeles county, and IN 1868 and
1864 the loss IN the state was estimated at
2U0, 600 TO 100000. In many ranches of
the uthern coast ) per cent oied. Sheen
fare better in time OF drought than cows, be
cause they feed closer, require less to sup
port each animal, thus enatlIng them to get
more food on cool pasture, they are herded
more carefully, and as they are more profit
able they are or iInarily provided with bet
ter PASTURES and a larger range. There
were few sheep on the coast at the time of
the gold discovery, but they were soon
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-05-31

learn ~ the Massachusetts, Agricultural
Department = OF the amherst Rec51d that
five acres of land have been carefully pre-
pared, and the imported sugar beet sown
i factory for the manufacture Of sugar from
this source, viii be built on the farm before
the crop j.. ready to harvest in the fall, anc
the product Of the five acres, together viii
what outside parties contribute, viii proba
bly, reach enc hundred tons Of raw material
Many farmers in the vicinity have Interested
themselves in this new feature of farm pro
duce, and we hope that the manuiac
turc Of sugar from the beet, which has
thus tar proved unsuccessful in this country
viii eventually prove as profitable here as il
has done in Europe.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-05-31
Railroad Lyrics.

IF an engine meet an engine
s. Coming round a curve,
Tfthev smash track, train and tender,
What ID they deserve?
Not a Vcnnv's paid to any
So far as We observe,
Bur all acquit the engineer,
When E.. Coming round the curve.
III an engine meet steamer
Coming through the draw,
If they crush or drown the public,
Need VIC 90 to law?
If the engineer was careless
P'raps he's rather raw
They don Z discharge an honest fellow
!. Coming through the draw.
II a steamer chase a steamer,
80 Running up To time,
II they burst their pipes and boiler,
Where the mighty crime ,
Should Jury in fury.
Make them pay one dime,
or send the officers to prison,
70 Running up to time
If they main or kill body,
or a bJdy's wiie,
Need body sue body,
For baggage, limb, OF life
If YOU sue for damages,
For nay for what you lost,
You get a broken neck or leg.
And have to meet the cost.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-05-31

How LITTLE LAND WILL KEEP a COw.-On
the first day OF June last | commenced cut
ting clover for one COW confined in a ward in
closed by high, tight board fence, with a
sable attached 10 viii IN she had been led
she had no feed but freshlv-cut clover from
the first Of June TO the fifteenth Of October.
and all taken from one fourth Of an acr. OF
ground. She has averaged eighteen quarts
of strained milk per day, from which my
wife has made eight pounds Of butter FER
week, during the four and half months
The COW IS five years old, and a cross Of the
Ayrshire and Durham. She has given more
milk, more butter, and of a better quality.
than she has done on pasture On one
eighth Of an acre / have raised $50 bushels OF
sugar beet and carrots, which with two tons
Of hay, will keep her handsomely the balance
OF the year. The labor Of cutting clover Tor
the COW is less than driving her three fourths
OF mile to pasture besides the manure
saved is quit anitem, In the dairy districts
the usual estimate is four acres to the COW
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-05-31

GU>rowDER FOR BosERS.-Stillman Stock
well, OF Lyons, Iowa, writes u the Farm
cr's Club that we nearly destroy the tree
before We can find the borers. In case |
cannot find him without much trouble,
make hole with a small bit ahead as | can
and hit the hole OF the borcr, then put in
say thinblcful of powder, plug the lole
the borcr has made with moist dirt and a
rag. then fire the powder with hot wire,
and bv the time the smoke clears up the boz
rer Is dead IL makes no difference whether
he goes Up or down, the fire viii find and
cook him perfectly Sometimes it Is necs-
sary to make a small cartridge out of piece
Of paper, or a goose-qulIl- have practiced
this for some years and have seen no bad re-
suits.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-05-31

GRATITUDE or ANIM4Ls.-If the cattle
have been well tended they have again as
sumcd the plumpness and good looks which
they had when first iaken from grass They
have become acquainted with their master,
and seem to understand what any motion
mems that he makes in their presence /;
their ears, a. well as their eyes are ever
watchful as they move towards the sound
Of his voice, or the rustlng Of the hay. chop
ping Of the roots OF the dash Of meal into the
ed-trough.
Who cannot see the expression Of graft
tude in the countenance Of the patient OK or
gentle cow, or hear them in the (. WINNER
Of the noble horse Is be remembers their
kind services and ministers To their daily
wants
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-05-31

on the hay and pasture system whereas, by
soiling and rails NJ roots, five eighths of an
acre is found TO be sufficient | will state
further, what | believe from nearly thirty
years experience is true, that there is no
crop so valuable for soiling as clover, no
crop so many pounds of which, and of equal
value for milk and butter, can be produced
from an acre of ground. Sweet corn is a
good crop for late feeding, where clover will
not grow, but not profitable for winter feed
ing Cor. Vermont Standard
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-05-31

orr correspondent, John Whatmoro Of
Illinois writes to the German torn Telegraph
that the smell of goat is obnox ious to the
nostrils OF rats; that the two won't be
friends and companions on any account what
ever, and that the introduction. Of goats to
one barn or premises viii cause an inmedl
ate stampede of all rats Being sadly
plagued by the rats about his house and
farm building, he got couple of goats and
had not seen a rat for upwards 81 two years.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-05-31

The following is said to be an infallible rene
dy for the sting Of bees, wasps &c. Hold a
chest key or any hollow key over the place
9tung, press it hard into the flesh for min
ute or 50, and when taken off, the poison
will be on the surface of the flesh and do no
harm. a thimble with a tight top will do
but not quite as we'll
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-05-31

TO take bruises out of furniture, wet the
part with warm water double piece of
brown paper five OF SIX times, soak 1t in the
warm water, and lay 1t on the place apply
ON that a warm but not hot flat iron till the
moisture il evaporated If the bruise be
gone, repeat the process, After two OF
three applications, the dent or bruise will
be raised to the surface. If the bTuise be
small, merely soak 1t with warm water
and hold red-hot iron near the surface,
keeping the surface continually wet-the
bruise viii soon disappear.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-05-31

FATTENING \ HoRsE.-A horse is a great
favorIte with me, and like to see one look
well and used well. ! will 2 We you my
idea Of iattening horse Before cutting
the hay put it in a tight box. wet with
warm water and then put on your meal.
think this Is the quickest way t. fatten a
horse. Would like to have the opinion OF
others. ! think a mixture of corn. rye and
oats j. good for a horse.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-05-31

PRETTY GoOD-A servant girl In the
town OF b whose beauty was the subject
of general admiration and discussion, in
passing group of officers in the street,
heard one Of them excaim to his fellows,
BY Heaven, she's painted Turning
about she quickly replied Yes. sir, and
by Heaven only. The officer acknowl-
edged the rebuke, and apologized.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-05-31

The clothes moth has a great dislike to
strong light, and rarely deposits It's eggs in
objects exposed to the full influence Of the
sun When oHce the eggs are laid, their
circulation is not to he prevented by pepper
spice or campbor. Full exposure of our goods
to daylight and protection from damp, are
our best safeguards against this destructive
insect.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-05-31

CURE FOR WARTS. In a recent inquiry the
question Is asked. what will remove warts ?
Take the juice of the milk weed and apply it
oHce. and to your glad surprise it will soon
assume a chalky state, and will disappear to
return no more Cor. Country Gentleman.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-05-31

An Elmira farmer wrote to Mr.. Greeley
for his advice as 70 whether plaster was good
10 put on potatoes. Horace said he al Says
used gravy or butter on potatoes. but sup
posed any Que could get accustomed to plas-
ter if they made an effort.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-02-18
PEACE PROSPECTS.

n."FAvRE AND DELEGATION FROM THE AS
sEMBLY TO NEGOTIATE A TREATY OF PEACE
THE PRUssIAN TERMS-THE ARMISTICE IN
OPERATION THROUGHOUT FRANCE.
LONDON Friday, Feb. II, 1871
NJ Favre has again left Paris for Bordeaux, whence
he will return with representatives of the Assembly,
TO negotiate a treaty of peace.
The Paris Figaro says " 1t is reported the Ger
man propositions for peace thus The session of
Alsace and Lorraine, and portion of the Depart
ment of Doubs; an indemnity of one and half mil
lizards Of thaers the Prussians to keep all the mate
rial Of war they have captured, and the French feet
and the Colonies to remain intact"
All contributions which have been collected by
the Germans in France, otherwise than as penalties,
will be reckoned in the general war indemnity.
The Armistice has been extended to the Depart
ments of Jura, Doubs, and Cote dor since the 18th
inst The line of demarcation between the hostile
armies runs south of LOnsle-Saunier in the Jura,
but the French retain Besancon and Auxonne, and a
limited circle of country around each city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-02-18
NOMINATIONS AND COMPLICATIONS.

WASHINGTON Feb. 17.-The following nominal
tions were sent to the Senate to-day:
NOMINATIONS.
Milton Turner Of Missouri to be Minister Resident and Consul
0,,s Mouran Of Florida 10 be Consul at Rio Grande
James w sler Of Arkansas to be Consul at Santa Cruz
Tammss Consul Ancona 10 be Consul at Ancona
Of Internal ReyeIae for the Seventeenth
.eob Hohster TO be Eebrasks City Nebraska
CONTRIBUTIONS
The Senate, in Executive session today confirmed the
following nOminatons:
Barthow, Consul az Cairo, Egypt
bn Mckee TO be Reyesu for the Seventeenth
District Of Penngly .
Harbour evs Appraiser Of Merchandise at Memphis
John r. Brseoe Surseyor Of Customs at Nottingham Nd
Join Wyoming Territory 70 DO surveyor dencr TOT
Montana
Dou Griffin egister the Land Omce al Camden Ark
fired A. Tufts. 10 be Receiver at Camden ARK
George W. Densou, he Register at Little Rock, At
L. Robinson Appraiser of Merchandise at Evansville, Ind
B. ID be Surveyor OF Customs at Dubuque Iowa
Josenh Parrish Of the President to gn land patents
Moreca Moby Iowa. principal clerk Of the public lands
the General Land Office. , No.. !,
r. W FOSTER Of Arkansas be for the District Of
Louisiana vice John Lynch resigned. ..
Resell Hastings Marshal tie Northern District Of Ohio
penarI RumoT Collector Of Customs. Wilmington, N G.
no Tappan Agent the Indians OF Fort Berhod Agency Da
n a,.,-
Po,na,r-Geo Tchenor At Des Moiue Iowa Jno H. shuttle
worth ~ Jones' Oswego N.Y. H. r. Cady Lock
p Maher. Harrsonyile Mo-; r. A. smith, honesdAe
Penr L. Bu Lebanon, Tenn NJ woodruff Iowa ra oNAi
Mrs Ellen Sandeson Springfield Ohio; Jas r. Odl Tacoma III
Seward Carsoi Colorado; JnO kah Shelley ONO Php
Lawrence Mineral Point Wis Cha H. Onnsby Atlanta Ill Edward
D. StAcApOle, Deer lodge Montana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-02-18
THE NEW JAPANESE EMBASSY.

A ROYAL PRINCE AT ITS HEAD-THE FIRST MEM
Der OF THE IMPERIAL FAMILY EVER SENT
TO RESIDE IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY
SAN Francisco Feb. 1.-THE japanese En-
bassy TO the United States which arrived yesterday Is
composed follows:
His Imperial Hghness Nusdini Litsnomia, Prince OF
OF the Imperial Family.
His Excellency Mr. Mor Charge D'Affairs.
Mr.. Tayama, Secretary OF Legation.
Mr. Dana Assistant Secretary OF Legation.
Mr.. Yotale, Attache of Legation.
AuQch6s Of The -Iiigashikecze lnOW1, 1aina
zaka Shada, TOsaka. Matsno, and Nina.
Attendants 10 he officers Of the Prince and me Ltgd-
tion-Naito EakahOra, Okayiya, Hoyashl, Aacsakiwa,
and Oaince.
The following are the students:
Messrs Kanda Mayodyn, Kulazawa, 6keda, sagaro,
Yomawali, Oshi Iuiaw, 0sawa, Awakawa, Asoh, Ktal,
and Hoakiyaka.
The Prince is uncle OF the present Mlkado They are
all very young and intelligentloOking being between
the ages OF II years The Minister is the first ever
sent by the japanese Government to reside IN foreign
country He served n member in the National C0nIl-
ell at Yeddo and Ia strong leader OF the Progressive
party who uO control that Government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-02-18
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.

THE GERMANS CONCENTRATING ON THE LOIRE
GEN. FALKENsTEIN NAMED FOR GOVERNOR
OF PARIS IN THE EVENT OF RENEWAL OF
TIE wAR--CONTINUED EXACrIONs OF THE
GERMANS.
LONDON Friday Feb H. 1871.
It is stated that the German troops are cOncen-
trating in large numbers on the Loire.
The announcement is made that in case the occu-
patton of Paris by German troops should be found
necessary, Gen. Falkcnstein will be designated as
Governor Of the city.
The Prussians have demanded 100000 francs from
The town Of Benay, in the Department of the Eure,
under threat of bombardment. The Germans con-
tinue to levy contributions in Normandy
The Emperor William has consented to the re-
duction of the contribution exacted from the De
partrnent of the Seine Inferieure to onehrd of its
original amount.
The special correspondent Of The London Times at
Berlin telegaphs that if peace is not concluded
prior to the assemblage of the German Diet, the
Emperor William viii probably remain at Versailles,
and the meeting of Parliament be postponed.
The Versailles correspondent Of The London 7ele-
Faph says the Emperor William is suffering from
severe attack Of rheumatism.
petition to the French National Assembly is cir
rulating among the prisoners in Germany expressive
Of desire for the submission of the question to the
people whether the form of Government of France
shall be Monarchy or Republic.
A letter from Prince Napoleon is published to-day,
In which it is explicitly denied that the Prince
offered himself to Count Won Bismarck as successor
TO the Emperor Napoleon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-02-18
THE COIL TRADE.

ANOTHER COMBINATION OF CAPITALISTs-EX-
TORTIOEATE FRIGHT CHARGES OF THE LE-
HIGH RAILROAD COMPANIES.
SCRANTON, Pa, Feb. LITTLE Scranton Day
Morning Republican, tomorrow, will contain the follow
ing important news:
1--WE understand that the Lehigh Valley and Susque
hanna Railroad Companies yesterday nOt1ed the coal
operators who been shipping over their roads, that
hereafter until further notice the tolls from
to Port johnson (lizabethpOrO will be s. 10 per tun
Before the suspension they were 81 70. new
York and Philadelphia had better look elte
where for coal This tariff eectually prevents all ope
rators who have commenced mining from shipping ther
coal 1t affects not only the miners, but 100000 otneI
peOple living IN Luzerne County alone ana
all elsewhere dependent upon the coal inter-
ests Of this region. In view OF TINS com
bination OF the great carrying companies, petluOhs
are be extensively circulated in Ptston Wiikesbarre
and throughout Wyoming Valley asking the Legsla
ture to curta the franchises Of the coal carrying co
NAMES These papers very generally signed by all
classes and a stringent act for relief from such OF
pressiye tolls preparing for early n'' '"e
~. f..p.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-02-18
TrLEGRAPHIO NOTES.

The citizens of Providence have committee
10 olet sobsodptions for destitute In France
An work Oh the Hudson River state Hospital
hss creased owing the lack q isnd kaFZ ~ nch As '"
At the Meeting Of the Trustees OF tho PeaDody
Funl Philadelphia wednesdiy yscanes 20 We wal, S Gsn
by the election Of Alexander H. stpa OF n sin ia
Isri Taylor The Board WIZ meet ~
October 1871 The annual meeting vii be heIl 10 '"' ~
Tha Mossacbueetts Senate have passed an OF.
der have the following sentiment ted by Gov As~
npon the PEDESTAL statue know NOT What recon- o. nn
ye IN smother World but this know that never Nm 70
despe any he poor because be Vas sh"A
be baet" =.
The hill cbonginc the name of the Alexandria
and PfelencksbuTg Railroad . e Washington AMI aelho
~ road 10 Retu0ld odtrd u us
ft In th Vr na seaate b. vote d Is 10 81 IL Is nnaero
vii ry AMI TO-DAY The mU g'e 'hS iS-
a koOLiern Oa4s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-02-18
VOL. XXX.....No' $3.50.
THE FRENCH ASSEMBLY,
A. THEIRS PROPOSED FOR PREslphNi VI
THE REPUBLIC.

NJ THEIRS PROPOSED FOX fhh''i
THE REPUBLIC.
rup ASSEMBLY TO CONTROL THE hNnO
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. BEL "i. ,,
,'a,.,,, ,r,,ps AND REPUBLICANs-GEN'
rv>urnpp DpcIJNEs HIS SEATTLE AS
f-'.-', ,,Drp STRONGLY GUARDED WITH
SOLDIERS. r>.,,ov Feb II. 1871.
$50 .,,,ed the Presidency of the National
...omn,v to-day. The following named Vice-fres'-
aont. were chosen NM Louis Joseph Martel De
0ois, DAzy. LudOvic Vitet and Leon dc MaleVilie'
lotion was introduced in the Assembly pro-
IN Theirs for Chief Executive, with author
,tv TO nominate a Ministry, but providing that the
80, Of the Republic shall be exercised under the
..u.ro, If the Assembly. The resolution bears the
-,,o,,,os of NM Dufaure de Maleville, Vitet and
Saint Hilare.
Deputy censured manifestation which was
made Yesterday outside of the Chamber, and adjured
The Paris Deputies so TO act to preserve liberty of
discussion.
Violent determinations ensued between the Con-
seryatiye and Republican Deputies.
letter was subsequently read from Gen. Faid-
herbe declining to accept of a membership.
The Senate confirmed the election of SO Of the
Paris deputies MN. Roehefort, Victor Hugo, and
FloQuet were present at to-day's session.
Before the sitting was opened a member of the
Left remarked that to get here have been obliged
to pass through several lines of armed men, SHALL
therefore, in future come armed myself"
The military force posted outside the Assembly
Chamber was doubled to-day.
NM. Jules Favre and Ernest Picard of the Paris
Government have arrived here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-02-18

nominated them IN order 10 give the Senate an opportn-
nifty, by confirming rejecting them to settle TINS
question.
delegation OF wooden manufacturers win arrive here
on Monday to urge the Ways and Means Committee
the passage of Mr. Aspers bills to establish auhiorm
duty OF three cents per pound upon all importer "u'
Mr. Asper claims that the wool Of his State hs
or ,on with the Eastern manufacturers In asking Tor
roauctop on the ground that the present high duty
d,o,raoes and thus lessons the DEMAND
and lowers the price OF the wool they produce THOSE
who onnose the proposed say that whie 'noSe
who manufacture foreign woods desire Ems reauc.o
those who make coarse goods desire 10 nave ''o W
,r os a. a. In this connection, 10 Ia interesting !"
Anov that the agent OF O California WOODEN ihan"ao
turer ia now in this city for the purpose Oh oo'i
permssion 10 compete with Eastern houses 10 SUPPL
the Government with blankets. He claims tnae
can be made in that State Of wool raised IN Cahoris
which shall be OF better quahty, anu a' 'Ao ~
cheaper than those made in the East
At no time since the Inauguration OF Presldeh' "i"'
has Washington been full Of strangers as al preS
The approaching carnival brings some. Du' mum ""
greater number are attracted here by tne appio''s
end of the session OF Congress, and by tho ro.iu VI
parties receptions and other social diversions anu
ties, for which the city is famous
woodruff & Co. held o numerously ATTENDED meeting
OF the friends in the Of the Committee on Manu-
factures today. Mrs. Hooker presided, and nade
several speeches Mayor Pillsbury Of Charlesto~n ME
Paulina Wright Davis Mrs Cora L. " Tappan' ana soe
Others made brief speeches. Mrs Samuel Lucas Wac III
the Capitol but did not visit the room, as was expecee
IL desermined TO procure small nail or iu'"i0 ~
The case of Blyew and Kennard ag The United states
from Kentucky is abo ut to come a before ne ion Of
the XIIIth Amendment, authorizing sppsopIia.o, ~,
laton by Congress to carry INTO eSfS e
power enact the Civil Rights bill OF APRIL 1900