davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-15

BALKY HORsEs.-The brain Of horse seems
10 entertain but one thought at time for this
reason, continued whipping horse lie out Of
the question and only confirms his stubborn re-
solve. But if you can by any means change the
direction Of his mind, give him a new subject to
think of, nine times out Of ten you will have no
further trouble in starting him. As simple a
trick as little pepper, aloes, or the like, thrown
back on tine tongue. will often succeed in draw
ing attention TO THE taste in his mouth. The
pair Of cattle TO a log chain around the horses
neck. is an intricate and expensive remedy, and
good many people may not be so lucky in hav-
ing yoke Of cattle handy for the occasion
simpler and cheaper remedy that will re-
suit far differently, is TO take couple of turns
of common wrapping Irvine, such as grocers Use,
around the foreleg Just around the knee, tight
ensugh for the horse to feel, and tie in a bow
knot At the first cluck he will generally 20
dancing OF, and after going short distance you
can get out and remove the string, to prevent
injury to the tendon in your further drive
The first lesson in this simple process was in
Lexington, subsequent experience has proved its
utility when spilled to balky horses. The philo-
sOphy Of the appliances something on the same
principal as that whereof we once read for pre-
venting hens from scratching up the garden.
Put gatfs or spurs on the hens, reversing them
-inste.d of the points up, have them pointing
downward. Then, when the hen lifts a leg to
scratch, as it descends, the point Of the spur
catches in the ground, placing that foot forward;
and the stroke with the other leg Is attended
with like results, until the hen walks herself
right out of the gsrden.-Turf. Field and
Farm.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-15

special dispatch from Washington to the
New York Epening Post concerning the recep-
ton Of the Presidents Message, say. thSt ..it
seems to hsve given satisfaction to all Republi-
cins, including tbvse who are regarded as op
posed TO the administration. Even Democrats
speak Of it as document full of good points,
aud 80 far do not End much fsul; except with
the clause referring to the Ku-kluz" Unjust be
pretty sensible and practical document which
wins this cordial reception upon all hands.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-15
Eighty Million EsGgiara,
$50, GOO ,0O0.)

We desire to call the attention ali property
owners to the increased and superior advantages
that we possess for the transaction Of Fire and Mar
inc assurance business. We represent ONLY Fl ST
CLASS companies, and oGer patrons policies in
the STRONGEST, OLDEST and MOST LIBERAL
companies in the United st2tes an Europe at as
low rates % other parties charge FOR policies in
companies OF small capita! and uery limited msG.' Of
security. We issue ell policies at this Office and
pay all losses HERE, in current funds, or gold vhen
desired We are the only authorized agents in this
vicinity for all the leading Fire and Marine lnsur-
ance Companies in the world. aad we endeavor to
serve our patrons in satisfactory and faithful man
ner. We conduct our business upon principles Of
commercial honor and GUARANTEE to give EN-
TIRE satisfaction. We want business men to stop
ard compare our list of companies with those tnat
are represented by other agents, and remember that
We are the SOLE agents in this vicinity Of the
Aetna Inns. Go. of Hartford.
Home Ins. Co. of New York.
Hartford ms. Co. of Hartford.
Ph@nix ms. Co. of Hartford.
London, Liverpool and G. obel
ms. Co. of EngIana'
Queen ms. Co. of England.
hanover Fire Ins. Go. OF New York,
Springfield y. s. ". ms. CO.. Ssss.
Nsrragansett ms. Co. of Provi-
dence.
Amazon ms. 90. of Cincinnati.
Williams bursh CITY Ins. Go. OF NY.
Union ms. Co. of California.
IiTemc Ins. Co of California.
Merchants InS. Co. Of Providence.
AemanHil lns. Go CT Cleveland.
And many other american Companies and all the
strongest European Companies that do business in
the United States. Owing 70 the numerous and
ensve fires that have occurred Of late many Of the
small companies have failed, and it is well known
that many companies now doing business are per
iectly uns0und, and must fail soon Now IS il net
both prudent and safe 10 place your insurance in
complues that you KNOW 10 be SOUND, STRONG
and HONORABLE, particularly When it costs 10
uoTcl
We emily a. experienced s1rveyor who VIII
make surveys Of Mills and other Tsks when i1Glr-
ance is desired, without extra charge, and We are
prepared u place risks Ia any companies that par
ties may prefer or If the selection Is lett 70 We
will give them the best companies in this country
- Communications by mail viii receive prompt
attention
No ch1rge FOR surveys o. policies made - this
Office aul satisfaction guaranteed.
5 E. T. S. WIRES,
Wlrssi Insurance Building.
Corner Church "a college SIS Burlington II.
Dee a-f-dkwu
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-15

Another token Of the goodwill of Englishmen
toward America, lie shown in the movement now
on foot to procure free library for Chicago.
Tom Hughes leads it, of course, and it il besr.i-
ly taken up by many authors and gentlemen Of
Great Britain. 1t would be hard to think Of .pv
form into which the gift could be m, which
would be at once SO beautiful and 90 effectu.l.
plea for friendship between the nation, a. tb;. of
free public library.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-15

EY FANNY D5wSISc.
Womln's Rightists must be Wroag,
II In Holy Writ we trust,
Ian, while rolls the earth along,
Be the master ever must.
Nan, creations m0nG1ch, moves
In the Makers image wrought,
For the Bible clearly proves
W0m4n is Go4's Gffe7fR0ught.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-15

The FERRY BoATs.-The propeller Grand
Isle, Capt NJ. Knowlton, will run between Bur-
lington, Essex, westport and Port Henry. daily,
Sundays excepted, as follows Leave Port Henry
Al $. NJ, leave Burlington at LAS p. m. The
steamer =. Williams, Capt. Warren Corbin, will
run between Platttburgh and Burlington, as
follOws Leave Plstisburgh. for Port Kent ana
Burlington, at $50 =. IN; leave Burlington. for
Port Kent and Plattsburgh, at Las p. m The
A. Williams and Grand Isle both resch here
sbont 10 =. m, which gives "over the lake -
people nearly four hours in our city, and return
home in the afternoon
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-15

CHICKEN PIE.-If the chickens are young,
joint them and sesson with white pepper and
salt. spriukling little over each piece DO
not stew them, but arrange the parts in deep
esrthen pie-dish. After the meat is all in,
place few bits Of butter on top, and pour in
enough cold water to nearly cover the meat A
little pounded mace is an excellent addition.
now put on the pastry cover, pare the edge, snd
ornament as | think best Ii must be baked in
moderate oven for an hour and half or two
hours. When the pastry lie done. the oven door
may be left open, or brown paper laid on the
top Of the pie. | never use the breast bone
or the back and neck If these sre boiled down
with bit of bacon or = ham bone, the gravy
will be nice to put in the pie after taking it from
the oven, to supply the waste made by cooking
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-15
9etc &3regdggments.


7 CAN FURNISH TIE FOLLOWING PAPERS
1 or Magzines, al the reduced prices annexed
Papers sent to tie subscribers direct from publish
ing Office. give below the rflncsl prices and rsgu-
az prices. showing what can be sIFc- Dy placing
N -..-i Ii M. IL nm N
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-15

can give special terms for over thirty other Pa
pers and Magazines, on application by mail or
Otherwise. Address all orders u
L. WHITNEY,
Subscription Agent.
Deputy Postmaste,
Nov -s-wiE Milton, VI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-15

FISH CULTURE,-The Rutland Herald learns
that Hon Martin C. Eyerts Of that village, has
sold f,ro thousand pounds Of trou. from his mo-
del fish poad for seventy-ave cents per pound.
1t psys Mr. ETeTts is row reaping rich re-
ward for his energy AID persistence in procur-
ing the best trout and putting them in the best
arranged pond in Vermont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-15
Useful Recipes.

CRuLLERs.-Half pint of flour; one and a
half pint of sugar; two pints Of milk; FIVE
teaspooniuls OF baking powder; cinnamon
and little nutmeg. Flour enough to roll
out; but they are better not very stiff. Boil
IN hot lard.
CLEANSING THE HAIR BARRIERS use carbon
ate Of potash, known as salts Of tartar, in
water, to shampoo with 1t Is better to use
a tablespoonful or two Of the common spirits
Of hartshorn, in a basin of water; then thor
oughly wash the scalp and hair until they
are clean; then wash with clean water. wipe
dry, and apply little oil or pomade.
RENEWING PuNr.-When paint has an old
dizzy look, take a flannel cloth, dampen it,
and apply as much first quality Spanish
whiting as will adhere TO it, and rub the
paint But little rubbing will be required to
remove all dirt and grease. Rinse thorough
ly with pure water, and then rub dry with a
soft cloth. Paint thus cleaned looks new,
and does not receive injury as from soap suds.
This process if good one to perform before
laying varnish over old paint.
Ounce FLoRENTINE.-To one pint of stew
ed ounces (strained or mashed) add one
quarter Of a pound Of sugar, beaten with
halt a teacuplul Of fresh butter, yolks Of four
eggs well beaten and added gradually to the
hot ounce. Flavor if preferred with nut
meg or lemon rind, but the pure flavor Of the
ounce is the best; whip the whites Of the
eggs to a stiff froth: stir this lightly into the
mass before baking, and do not smooth the
top. Sift pulyerized sugar over the top, and
bake until it is brown and Of the consistency
of custard.
REMEDY TOR CHAFPED HANDs.-lt is said
that honey is an unfailing preventive for
chapped hands When washing the ,hands,
or rather having washed them, while they
are still wet, rub on them a little honey, and
then dry them, taking care to leave the hon
ey on and not rinse it of before drying the
hands. If the hands are sore or chapped the
first and second application Of the honey will
cause pain for about five minutes, but if used
every time the hands are washed, the hands
never chap. 1t is also cure for irritation
on the face caused by wind and cold weather.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-15

SIMPLE. DURABLE ~ RELIABLE.
MORE IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL ELE-
MENTs, EMBODIED ~ THIS CELEBRATED
MACHINE THAN ANY OTHER IL TIE
WORLD. DOES EvERY VARIETY or WORK.
ITS MECHANISM IS UNEXCE.LED. GER
TIFICATE OF WARRANTY FOR FIVE YEARS
FURNISHED BY THE MANUFACTURERS,
HALF MILLION DOLLARS.
Inducements offered worthy the careful consider
alton OF capitalists.
Send for circulars and sample sewing.
AGENTS WANTED 10 unOc,upied territory.
r.. J. BELLAHIY i CO.. CEN'L ACTS.
O22 Washington street, Boston.
Sept 22-sdeod&w3l
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-15


/ N > u II A N u Il
s,,,s,,, Of III. ,..,o.,,., ,.o,...n.., =, ri.
,,rrnnoo, Dvo, avn
ASSETS tGOLOJ sio'ooo'ooo'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-15

Bankers and HlnancIal n nj . . U Mn W
Gentlemen
The Western Division Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad comprising The % miles between hunting
ton on the Ohio River, and the mouth OF New River
(abbve the Fails OF Kanawha), is now substantially
completed, and will. In few days, be ready 10 DO
dhe immense coal ann other business that IS await
ing its completion The Eastern Division, compris-
lug 227 mi es, between White sulphur Springs snd
Richmond, is now in complete order and successful
operation. The grading and masonry on eleven o.
The 10 miles between the mouth OF New River and
White sulphur springs, is completed, and the work
on the remaining 81 miles is 50 fa- advanced that
track laying will be commenced on this portion OF
the road in May next, and continue without inter
ruptiOn until the whole line IS completed.
In view Of these facts, you are hereby ciTeeed 70
make further sales the Bonds OF said Conn any
NJ less price than Ga ans accrued n crest a. which
price you will continue TO sell ulti further orders.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-15

The AMERICAN MERISo.-The American Ne
rino under the treatment IL has ordinarily re-
ceived during the last half century, is a very
hardy sheep. 1t doubtless has lost, IN a meas-
ure, by disuse, its extraordinary capacity for
travel, and perhaps some other qualities which
the Spanish mode of management tended strong
ly to develop. Il has someFhst changed its
form, and is rounder, shorter legged and more
compact than formerly. This too may diminish
its travelling qualities but it is believed to III
crease its fsitening properties and it's thriftness
under confinement Il produces more wool. Il
retains its ancient heriing properties and oDgev-
ity.
We speak of the Meriro under ordinary treat
Ineut. Within the last few years a considerable
number Of breeders have resorted to a new
course which has proved most destructive to the
constitution Of the sheep bred by him. They
have applied the forcing system used in fatten-
ing the mutton sheep, to the Merino. They have
stuffed equally and sheltered even more careful
ly. They have done this to procure great heeces
Ito advertise their focks,) snowy appearance,
and the dark external color which has been so
fashionable. 1t was on their part legitimate
effort to meet public want unless the public
wanted TO be cheated. 1t was not
change to secure improvement, but a desire to
procure purchasers at " fabulous prices. The
sheep Itself was not benefited but injured. Put
back OF common treatment, it generally either
died or became worthless. If the psmpering
was kept up, it was almost surely to Die prems-
turely.
This - fitting up" system spread rapidly IN
der the stimulus OF extraordinary prices recent
ly paid for - fancy Merino sheep. 1t is now
as swiftly disappearing We certainly DO not
rejoice in the present depression of prices but
DO rejoice that among the effects of that depres-
sion will be the termination of the war on the
constitution and usefulness Of an invaluable
breed Of sheep.-H0n. H. S. Randall
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-15

Oar Vermont Senators retain their old places
on the Senate Committees Mr. Morrill, is chair
man Of the committee Of - Publ, Buildings"
and second on the Committees on '' Finance and
Education end Labor Mr. Elmunds is chair
man of &" Pensions second on the committees
on the d" Judiciary and q Revision q R-,es, -
and fourth on " Appropriations.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-15

The New ! ork Sun has entered into the bus
ness Of killing of Presidential asPirants. Hav-
ing foored Mr. Greeley. it hsuls down his name
for the Presidency and runs up Lyman Trum-
bull for President sni Samuel ]. Tilden for Vice
President Those whom the Sun fails to floor,
fall easy victims 20 the &" fol-killer,''
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-15

NORTHERN PAcIFc RAHRoAD-We under
stand that Gov. Smith ha7 recently contracted
for twenty locomotives from The Baldwin Loco
motive Works of Philadsphis, for the Northern
Pacific Railroad
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-15

CT. HUNTINGTON. PRECEDENT.
In compliance with the ioregoing Instructions The
price OF the Bonds from this date until further or
ders, will be ~ and accrued iate-a5..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16
A SLEEPING HOMESTEAD.

The meadows slumber fair beneath the moo n
While wakes the watchfnl river at their feet,
And all the air is filled with odors sweet,
The breath offowers that shall unfold full soon.
In mary mystery the forest hides,
And struggling trees have caught sylvan grace /;
The sleeping farmhouse shows its placid face,
Between the shadows where the grove divides.
Still are the sparrows nested in the thatch,
And still the callow larks beneath the brake;
The startled doves with tender COO awake
As bays the moon-struck mastif on his watch.
Now warmer light upon to welkin lies,
And deeper night intensihes the peace;
Only the river moves and will not cease
Its swift un-searching giances to the skies.
By blooming white-thorn and by climbing rose,
know the nook where dreams the maiden sweet
Honest her heart as sheaves of gocdly wheat,
Fairer her face than any hower that blows.
know the chamber where the old folks rest
With hearts at peace and all their labor done;
Where ruddy children sleep till shines the sun,
Where breathes the baby, warm on mothers
breast.
know the barn where safe from midnight
chill
The weary beggar snores amid the hay,
Waiting the first red warning of the day
To grasp his staff and cross the distanthi
God hath the simple homestead in his eye,
And sometimes in solemn hour like this
He sheds about it dreams of promised bliss,
With mellow moonlight from the summer sky.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.

rs-The FREE Pass is published weekly at T''0
Dollars and Fifty Cents per annuH N adranee.
ES-THREE DOLLARS if not paid in advance.
Eza~ Oas Dollar Gad Fifty Cents for sc months
Es-The terms Of advertising are for square,
tone inch) or less, Oas Dollar GHd Fifty Cents for
three insertious-larger ones in the same ProPor-
tion Each continuance FIFTY CsSts.
rs-No advertisement 70 be considered by the
month or year unless specified on the Manuscript,
or previously agreed upon between the parties.
Es-An advertisement not marked on the copy
or specified number ofinsertiOns viii be continued
until ordered out, and Paymentex accordingly.
ES-REaULAR ADyERrIsENENrs.-TO avoid any
misunderstanding on the part Of the Annual Adver-
Users it is proper to state distinctly that their Pri-
vilege only extends to their immediate business
Real Estate Legal and all other advertisements sent
by them to be an additional charge, and no varis-
tion.
Ga- Obituary Notices Of more than avelines viii
be chargedf0r
JOB work. Posters, Sale Bills, Circulars,
Cards, &C., executed promptly neatly, and at iair
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16
4 LECTURE


TO YOUNG MEN.
n Just Published, in sealed envelope. Price
- six cents Lecture on the Nature,
~ Treatment and Radical Cure OF Spermator-
rbo,a. ar Seminal Weakness. Involuntary Ennis
sions. Sexual Debility, and lmpediments to Mar
riage generally; Nervousness, Consumption, Epi-
lepsv. aud Fits; Mental and Physical lneapacity,
resulting from SelfAbuse, DC. BY ROBERT J.
CULVERTWELL, NJ. D., Author Of the " Green
Book" sc.
The world-renOwned author, in this admirable
Lecture. clearly proves from his own experience
that the awful consequences Of Selt-Abuse may be
eaectuaLv removed without medicines, and with
out dangerous surgical operations, bOugies, instru
ments, rings or eOrdials, pointing out mode OF
cure at once certain and etteetual by which every
sufferer, no matter what his condition may be, may
cure himself ehesply, privately and radically
This lecture will prove Boon 10 thousands and
thousands.
Sent, under seal, in a plain envelope, to any ad-
dress, postpaid on receipt six cents or two stamps.
Also, DR.. Culverwell's Marriage Guide,
price Is cents.
Address the Publisher,
CHAS. J. c. KLINE & CO.,
l27 Bowery, New York, POst-0tiee Box 45S6.
Dec. "a, lS7O.-ly Mar. 70, 1911.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16

After sleep of twenty-five days,a young
lady in Pittsburg arose and was very indignant
with her friends for what she considered their
unseemly wonder at the length Of her nap
Her peculiar appearance during The sleep bad
for time occasioncd the belief that she was
dead, but fortunately her mother insists on
retaining the body until the fact MS beyond
question. On awakening, the young lady i'm
agined that she had slept but a few hours, and
she related fanciful dream.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16

PLAYING ELtJAg-A eolored man, named
George Troup, in Alexandria, Va, recently at
tempted to play Elijah and get fed by the ra-
vens Two weeks ago he left his employer,
dressed in his Sunday clothes, saying he would
work iof tnan no more, ss the Lord had pros
missed to provide for him. He was found near
ly starved to death and so weak that be could
not crawl, having eaten only two peaches and
apear in twelve days. No. single ravon
came TO feed him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16

A writer in the Boston Transcript tells bow
one morning she demonstrated with her color
ed servant for abusing his wife, upbrading him
after this manner: Jack, what pretty
smart little wife you have. II were you
would try to make myself more agreeable to
her. would gil the coal-scuttle, feed the pigs,
gather tho vegetables for her. and-and-and
i wouldn't strike her," The only answer
from Jack was "Wby, Ise dono married
Lou | isn't courtng her.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16

HAVE YoU ANY 0LD CIGAR Boxes 7--Wo
notice, by an exchange, that there has been a
recent judicial decision touching tho tax upon
cigars, making 1t a penalty Of $50 not to de:
stroy the box after the cigars shall have been
taken tberefrom. This applies not only to
the regular dealer in the article, but to the
consumer, and the individual who has dozen
empty cigar boxes, "kickiug around" his
house, or in the possession Of his children, had
better put his foot in them, or institute saw
ing bank in order to meet tho penalty, since
the law docs not excuse gnorance.-Loudon
Enterprise.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16

The carrying off of children by Gypscs
sounds more like romantic story than sober
fact. Still, we learn from the illinois papers
that W. II. Lcib, Of Quincy, has lost
bis son Freddie, child of five years, in that
way, and offers $1,000 for information which
will lead to the recovery Of the boy, who has
been missing since last June. -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16
LUMBER! LUMBER
LUMBER

7 AM now receiving at my yard for the Spring
trade, large and varied assortment Of
JOIST, SCANTLING, INCH PLANK, &c.
Having made arrangements with Mr.. Phillips
ofKearsey 4 Sheerer's Factory, am now pre-
pared 10 furnish at short notice and reasonable
prices, DRESSED FLOORING, WEATHER.
BOARDING, LATH, DOORS, BLINDS, Frames,
Moulding, &c.
Plastering Lath and Best MARYLAND White
Washing Lime always on hand. Building Lime BY
the Car load at IS cents per bushel. A fine lot OF
Oak Shingles justreceived.
W. j. HAWKS, Agent.
March IS, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16

TNHE undersigned have leased the Shops of Mr..
Thomas W. Davis, in Charlestown, for the
purpose of conducting the business of Making and
Repairing Wagons, Ploughs, Harrows, &C., and
Blaeksmithing. Experienced in the business, we
propose TO turn out only work of the very best de-
scription. Repairing done with promptitude.-
Farmers can rely upon speedy and substantial e&-
ecution of work entrusted TO us.
Particular attention given to HORSESHOE
ING. Terms reasonable.
MARTIN =. AVIS 4 BRO.
january 9s, lSff-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16
Grape Wine.

HAVE few Gallons of Concord, Clinton and
II Catavba Wine for sale, suitable for Church
yurposes, and is highly recommended for the sick.
THOMAS LOCKE.
Summit Point, Jeff Co., W. Va. Feb. 4, '7l-tIr