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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-06-28

The object Of this, rs Of all other kinds Of
plOws. was to loosen the soil so as to form
a fr seed bed for the crop. The plow used
in Nir u : day, and described IN the Georges.
was Of three pieces end formed a triangle.
the perpendicular of which extended forward
and was iron clad. the two sides pushing
the soil away. Ii was this pl0w that Gin
cinnatus LETT IN the field to assume the Die
tatorship Of the eternal city, and to which
he returned having delivered her from the
"a age foe besiceiug. Gradually inventors
improved this plJw, till something like a
share or landslide were made from il. and the
next great invention was the wheel and cOuI-
ter. These were attached about the time OF
William the CouQucror. and though rude IN
constructor, we've FOR the same purpose as
those now used. The Scotch have done
much to improve the IlOw, and prominent
among them was James Small by turning
his attention 10 tie making Of mould boards
nc succeeded IN producing one which would
invert the furrow slice. The fluctuations or
the surface bad heretofore been a great
trouble 10 Scotch farmers. but this plow
govern tic - lay of the land " by 7qyinq il
Were they wanted it. Ii was called the
Etst Lothian pillow and is in the museum at
Albany.
Son after. Thomas jefferson, afterwards
President Of the United States, invented a
new ID board which was the first made
on strictly scientific and mathematical princi-
lies; his theory of lines Is considered in the
main correct to this day. At this time more
attention was given to plowing than ever be
fore, and many new patterns Of poEs were
made: those OF Newbold y. j., Wood Of y
Y, and Adams of VT. being the most popu-
lar.
In 1877 joel Nourse Of Shrewsbury, Mass
commenced improvements in ironing the
plows OF that date. lie afterwards cut
hammered sheet Of lead into the form OF a
pillow that suited hiIn, and from it sprung the
celebrated Eagle Plows, made and sold by
RugZles, Nourse q Mason. Mr.. Nourse is said
to have sold more plows than any other man
in America. ifDot IN the world. In 1916
Frederick Ho brook, of Brattleboro, since
Cover Of Vermont, began to assist Mr..
NouTse in planning his plows, to give them
greater turning effect and at the same time
leo increase. if possible, their power to pull
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-06-28

How TO SEE Down WELL.-It is not
generally known says the Lancaster penn.
IRfelhGence, how easy o matter il il 10 explore
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-06-28

I the bottom of well, cistern, or pond of
water by the use of common mirror. When
the sun is shining brightly hold mirror SC
that the reflected rays OF light will fall into
the water. A bright spct viii be seen at the
bottom, so light as TO show the smallest OBJ
iect plainly. By this means we have examin
ed the bottoms of wells fifty feet deep when
half-full or more of water 9he small
est straw or other objects can be perfectly
seen from the Eurlace In the same way one
can examine the bottom of the ponds and
rivers if the waters be somewhat clear and
not agitated by winds or rapid motion. II
well or cistern be under cover, or shaded by
building, 50 that the sunlight VIII not fall
near the opening, it Is only necessary 10 en-
plOy two mirrors, using one to reflect the
light to the opening, and another to reflect
1t down into the water. Light may be
thrown ifty or hundred yards to the pre-
else spot desirable, and then downward. We
have used mirrors with success, 70 reflect
carry it from 4 south window through two
rooms and then into a cistern under the
north side Of the house Half dozen re-
Elections of light may be made. though each
mirror dminishcs the brililncy of the light
Let any one not fam liar with the method, try
it, and be Uill not only fni 1t useful but "a
very pleasant experiment. 10 viii perhaps
reveal mass Of sediment at the bottom Of
the well that has been little thought Of but
which may have been a frightful source of
disease by it's decay in the water.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-06-28

STIRRING TIE SJuL-Thc hoe, the culti,a-
tor and plow are the great implements Of the
season. The frequent use OF the horse hoe
or the cultivatOr not only saves "a great deal
Of hand work and time, but it promotes the
growth Of crops by preventing any il effects
from dry weather
Il is good plan to hurry up the hocin 2
and get the crops clean and under good cult
vation before getting into haying, as then
the work is 50 pressing that tic weeds are
apt 70 be neglected and the work Of cultiva-
ton gets behind hand. The ruta haga
should be sown now. and those who neglect
cd 70 put in a wide breadth Of mangolds and
parsniPs viii do to sow swedcs or ruta bagas
extensively. the prospect is that hay VIII be
scarce and high next winter, and large root
crop is an amazing help t. the hay now
P'ouqhHlGn
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-06-28

HIsIs On Butter MAKING "A lady writ
ing to the 4mnlcau iqrieudiuria. thinks
that ~ too much that Is written about butter
making is by men ana not by experienced
butter makers gives few hints For the
improvement Of winter butter, she scnsiby
begins with thc cow, and advises feeding
Indian meal She says " Ny rule in
winter Is to let t1e milk stand on table in
the cellar for n hours set it on the stove I'M
til the cream wrinkles do not let il vt too
hot, then let it stand another 2I hours.
L=e a skimming ladle with holes, III order
10 have little milk as possible with the
cream. Stir the cream every day, and before
churning put the pot near Ihc stove 10 allow
the cream to warm and yet ar. Some
have the mistaken idea that cream should
not get sour but it makes better butter. and
more Of it. Stir the cream. rs much de
ponds upon that. If q clear. yellow skin forms
on the cream, u viii make thc butter strong
it is as bad rs mould, o. wore. Ia summer
throw handful Of salt in your cream pot
when You first set it, 10 viii keep the cream
sweet longer. BE- sure - vcntiatc the eel
lar or milk room. II is "a mistake to churn
sweet and sour cream together. as it makes
the butter streaked. 10 not work the but
ter long it viii become oily lut have "a
fine cloth, squeezed ont Of cold water. % take
up the buttermilk with
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-06-28

Muck AND MARL-The muck OF our
swamps supplies not only vegetable matter,
but cons iderable OF those valuable fertilizing
mater ais which we purchase at high price,
in more concentrated firm. under the
name of guanos and super phosphates. Muck
and mari are sometimes found near each
other, and should be used in connection
whenever it is convenient j compost made
up OF those materials, enriched by a small
amount of excrementitious manure Is good
fertilizer for all crops - Rurai CGroHniaH.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-06-28

\ new style Of brogan shoe has been pre-
duced, made principally Of elm wood, in
Massachusetts. The sole is divided at the
loot, and reunited by hinge of sole athcr
Of suitable thickness, two inches wide, so as
to give free play to the toes. \ portion Of
the uppers is III de Of leather, but they are
ings, copper rivets are made use OF, and al
the parts where the wood and leather unite
are packed with india rubber. These shoes
will cot less than a dollar pair, and are a
modification of the European wooden shoe.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-06-28

.aed- falling hair checked, aGd la.l-
4e-s often. though not always cared
s. il use. Nolhu- can restore t-a
har where the iollcls~ are DESTROYED.
" Tile glands a.rophleI and daea,e5.
Ra. such as remain caa be -a,cd
usefulness by .hi~ applications. Iu~.,a.
= louling the hair with a la-.v -sa..
asat, 1t viii keep It clean ana -o.aa-.
lis occasional use viii IaeEsIf he
from turning gray OF tali.ae ,f @
roasequ entlv prevent la.dre~- I'll.
from thn~, dcle,eri0us substances vi...
make some preparations dang ou-
aIHrious 10 the hair. tile Ni.or ..-
only benefit but not harm II. j u.....J
marel- Tor
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1871-02-28
VI, D,uLING,s suoEs.

Goa be.s tue atgc feet that never go astray,
For The i,ttje shoes are empty ia nay closet laid
away.
Sometimes take one 10 my hand forgetting,
hil see
ltisa little bAlfvorn shoe not large enough foy
Aud al at oneo feel sense OF bitter loss and
psto,
As shlri' as when tao years ago, It ent my lear,
ia twain.
oh dtGe feet that wesri,d not, wait for them
uu more,
hoy sut drifting on the tide, While they have
reached tbc shore;
Aud ahile th. binding teatirops wet these IT.
tie slfuar sq otA,
ttH to ,hjuk nay dadiog's feet are treadtng the
saects oi Eod
Ana So lay tbem down sgaiu, but alwsy. turn
Goa ba,.s III. 'tdc tet tbat nov SO surely eau
aatvua}
Aud while ! 4or am standing, almost seem to
f"o htilc iprms beside me Just AZ they used to
be-
rso atjie lac Hltod, with their sweet and ten.
der oyes
All me might haze known ,hatlook was born
Of paradise.
| reach my arms ont iondy, but they clasp the
empty air
There is nothing Of my darliags, bat the shoes
they used - wear.
Oh the bitterness OF parting cannot be done
away,
I'll can meet my darlngs walking where thcit
feet can never stray
-Wheu DO moro am dritted upon the safging
tide,
But with them safes landed upon the river
side
Be patient, heart while waiting 10 see their
shining way,
For the little FEC! in the golden stree, csn ne, er
20 astray,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1871-02-28

There Is deal Of true philosophy in the
following. probably" there is no one in
this community that needs TO read such an
article, but lest there might be we publish
1t, feeling very sure it will do no harm.
GIVE WAY \ LITTLE.
In the crowded streets Of great city
or a large town, where multitudes are
passing in opposite directions, while some
are crossing obliquely and at right an
giles, it is necessary for every one to give
way little to every one he meets, by
which means they will have a free pas
sage. Were the whole multitude TO pass
directly onward, without any ones yield
ing an inch Of ground TO any one else, all
would be obsuuctcd more or less, and
confusion must cusue, or il a Churlish
individual should take IL into his head
to march forward III a straight line, and
in no case make way for man, woman or
child, nor for procession. he would
he sure to iostle against some one or other
at almost every step, and would receive
many an insult, gnd perhaps blows, for
I his ObstinHcy aud impudcncc,
I And very much 50 is II Ia our journey
through life, and with respect 20 our gem
owl intercourse with mankind. In the
march Of life 40 one, path is so clear as
NOT in some degree 20 cross auuther'-: OF
+ II each H. determined, with uuyicldiug
stnrdiness to keep his own line. is il I'm
possible but he must give and receive
many a rude shock. Iu society, ia neigh
borhoods, aud even among close friends,
there will spring up rlyallics, and be
/ sometimes a close line Of opinion, aud il
/ all were mutually obstinate, there could
be no bound- OF end to contention,
whereas by the exercise Of mutual con-
desccusion, social harmony is preserved
and the pleasures Of society enjoyed.
Courtesy Of manners is the cougruou.
drapery Of benevolent mind. and il
both scemly and pleasing at all times and
in every relation Of life. Nor does il
need laborious study to attain H.. A
great part Of the essence Of courtesy OF o
genuine manlincs- is expressed in these
three words "Never prefer Yourself ~
R0iio8d HciUld.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1871-02-28

The -iHaatie Hoath}y for March IS
full OF good things. Croakers read the
following:
TIN TrruRE or ruE tNuEp SrAtfs.--
Mr.. T.. =. Whipple contributes TO the
March number a very readable essay
which ne styles "Shoddy.' II bri.iles
With good points and practical .ugges.
lions II will be seen that Mr.. Whipplc
take, a hopeful view Of thc fniure:
"Oi the enormous undcyeloped re-
source, oi the United States il /, difficult
20 speak without All appearance Of eN-
aggefation. The taxable value which al
men Of property well know Is always far
below tie exchangcable value Of an the
property in the United States was, ia 1850
ia round numbers, ~i6, lV1,Wd,1DV, show
ing au increase, in ton Years, Of lrac-
lioH Owen one hundred and tweuty-six per
cent Il has been computed that If this
rate II preserved through tile next four
decades. tie taxable value Of thc nited
State. would, IN 1870, be s6,5JJ 10000:
IA ls~3, 49, -9QU0,o 900. in ls9b. sls7 y
3pJNpJ.01 in 1900, Sl23 10000, ian
increase of wealth which will be over
eight Times our estimated increase Ia pop
ulatioa Vast Is these sums appear,
drowning IL their sound al shoddy eroags
over our predicted financial niu and
making our big debt 81 two billions aud
q half shrink b1 comparison into dwarf
ike dimensions there 4. 10 reason tllai
tbsr .houid not be realized provided the
brain UC tie nation adeQuafeiy seeuul.
lts hands Massachusetts,, With au area
~ only 500 square miles, uow owns
seventeenth Of tie whole taKabie property
81 thc nation II the other Slate-, with
greater BAtural advantages .h0sl8 ~
crease, during the next thirty year- x
ihal their wealth should besr tie sam,
proportion to tie square mile 81 tefFit0ri
which the wealth ~ Massachusetts nos
does. The property Of ihc na'jon ih l@Is
wssf he s4fS .g4. On, ,paa
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1871-02-28
NV lan feb tt

b- yoaro
iusi happened % ram~abar az, Incl
deut that occurred at ibc fair oi tHe Am.
tgiean Institute asl GALL which amused
me very much 81 thg time lhIuk Il wiN
DO for publication
1T can't be replied the Doctor 10 an
excited manuer lookjug the Exhibitor
fa0 ia the eye
80 YOU mesn 10 Say that this revcrsi-
bic griddlc &. constructed uu scientific
principles .lhat tie radiation Of hcatan the
inner surface !, Go such "a manner that at
the moment iti- reversed the cakes sep
arate from he plates, that attraction Is
destroyed by the quick restoration of
equilibrium OF tbe molecular particles
Here the excited philosopher Wiped
the starting drop, otperspintioa nom
III, broad oXpau-e Of forehead. paused for
moment then hastily restoring his
bandaua toa sido-poekct- renewed hi.
remark. with increased energy"
Sir' do you mean that thi, patent
three-ply griddle fyour, !. constructed
purely on scientific principles, that three
cake can DC turned ont at once with
out the use ol rhe knjle to overcome
cohesion"
The Exhibitor began 10 look wildly at
his que,tioner, and frmlically euquired,
''Bo yoH mean that can't tan out three
cake, at pop, without 'em stiaken;'
eyes, that !, exactly what | meant
The earnest manner Of the Doctor had
attracted quite a number Of spectators
around The Exhibitor, and ior the mo-
meut the Tnunc Gridde was the great
feature Of the exhibition OF 1870 Ii was
evident that the patent Snowman was
not used TO being so sharply questioned.
However, the basis OF his composition
being brass, lc cappearcd NOT tho least dis
concerted ard replied to the Doctors last
remark,
"Thi, pancake baker 1, jest the best
thing Of the kind a. ever was got np-l
say ladies
Here the Exhibitor tnrucd away from
the Doctor and hi, friends, aud addressed
a crowd Of ladies who had stopped to liz
ten to the argument.
II say ladies this griddle is got up on a
scientific plan, il radiates heat in such a
manner that the cakes don't stick. You
I pour your batter in these three round
\ places, and soon as done on one side, jist
reverse the grid, aud they drop on t'other
I side.
Bismarck Jst got cable message
from him, for forty pair; wants EN- to
batter the French forts.
~ say you'll lie continued, looking in
the direction Of the Doctor, and his re-
tiring friends" II say" talk about
molecular particles, and the attraction OF
cohesion! This ere griddle is got up on
high science, Radiated Heat! Better take
another quarter at night school, taller
candles only sixteen cents pound. Sold
another aud got the money! "You know
how it is yourself r II.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1871-02-28
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Ana htt al teat
tad ant sts yellow. atH snc ass 1.sst
Aad ass aks ale Ul sea
,ptae vEs sasa he aaabi efsN
81 ebAt slssail ihf ilres bags a
iafes ttlt bugs ,a basket.
Aud hafaIy crumbs - tso.
Aua al asfs asA 10 ihs.F hearts.
THt s#He as Iaf yaa
~ ihc sfrarv csss said eve viii ssl Use brad
kild tbas sHsl ss ptHl la
Ime a43l. hag. id basket,
Ald tbs tod, b4i ise weuld halI
AaJ - tite1. feiI fa qaalfsHuE
Itt ss.ia. tas llarl., aaJ tbt 4gJ
Add tss q ,hs tugs g0t Hli.T sHsfue.
And eas pss aat u We
de sas Isit iu rha uasltt
NHAoat 4gml f1 ghss
og shrt4 10 vteg himself ut4bs4
When tss siud agf1ss bio, ules.
rallsa oas oi tAe lug- from one a' ne bugs
Aud - il,s qusrrrl gree
50 there 4ss aar tH tbs ba-LrI
All, pts 80. u. iur
Estu ut tssl p4- tiultu aa1 -tstyy,l, 30 IasI
a strength irom bis srakGee- afsa
kad IuHad ille Fggs lrom Hglh ct thr pu4s.
Aad si..st3 and #lt tia il ttn'
Nus ulrA lu.r Hyt ,u . tarktI
IhnGeH mtft fbsu a sell eaH Hali
tg s,,nr rn RE thts Asa ls,tjI sgIee-
The hstl, the white, aud tue gold
Aud sl4sfa What rlurr at hedr ani ytunns,
AHA .ta,t ua Uag loo .Au ga..-
thad5t.ls H.ts.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1871-02-28

CARHolIc Acm.-T Tie merits ofcarbolic
acid are much less known than they ought
to be for the time il has been before the
public. IT j. one Of the product, of the
distiilatiou Of coal oil, discovered = iew
years ago, and though it was early found
to be powerful disinfectant its fuil value
as a remedial agent does not seem TO be
thoroughly appreciated yet, Of It would
be more generally used ltis proving very
chcctnal IN the cure Of the new foot aud
mouth diseases Of cattle, and il ought 10
be kept in every family for application 70
sores and wound. not euIy On ihe human
body, but on domestic animal, Of all kinds
Il Il phrliuelarly valuable when sUfcs en-
hale an offensive oder, as d both removes
the smell and heal, The sOfr-. We have
found the earboiia acid soap, which come.
III small cake., % various strength, the
most convenient form 10 WlHeh 20 obtain
and use thi. pmgent remedy and al the
drug .lore- ought 70 keep this soap, as
most Of them do Tbs virtue. aud use.
fulne.s q the acid have been thoroughly
tested during the present war in France
and French surgeon gives i ~ hls *.
pericnce dat wounded soldiers many
without injuryy remain unattended ioi
I forty-eight bours, II necessary, provided
thai the wounds are covered with lint O
linen, and kept moistened Wilha solution
containing three per seatof esfbolie acid
He also sats soldiers may be protected
against igpbus atseute.y aud other slm
liar diseases b. giving them morning Au'
evening ) Wine-giass 0f eaFb9iic water
containing not more tHan hsifp cent Q
tie seid
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1871-02-28

TINS Mis.isQuoI SAlLG1 RAILROAD
The Missisquoi Valley Railroad is pro-
crossing rapidly 10 spite ofall distractions
in lie way of frost and lack 0f suow Nine
miles. that i 70 the bridge. AZ sheldon,
arc nearly completed Me-srs Harris q
co.. have erected a .pacioa. saw mill dri-
Yen bg 6fty borse power engine running
f5ag circular .aws. aud are preparing ties
anH other timber A rapid rate.
Necessary excavations, and stone ior cnl-
Yctgs and everything required ior an early
completion oi Jhc wofk are being hurried
forward by the eaterpusing aud thoro y
accomplished contractors I AHnHi
Wsfs4Usr
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1871-02-28

P4atut Aal faithful lsadsf Aad tFues
rgayiu. ana thiaane and sat bling fer yaas
BesnHg so slebty aarras 90 wears
hngaas striving 10 eag3ati ml feAf
Say iid u,y patience mas tenderness truth.
Merit act more Than tbs tl.Eht y wy gQutb
0ta mf once more mY uIld tporE, bagk.
Give me ,ho harss that 'ilium.uci hges trast,
Give ms lAc iaah ihsi wasted ou yaa,
Give me tHt love thAt ! ssaanaegel ihep tua,
You cannot 300 hghtIy you east theta aside,
And far y0a aal al other. thase feelings have
ditl
Net, thuuga he h0pes iLat ehoushsd arc dead
Though She light q nay spirit forever hath aed,
Though % WAS doubling iu God. vbsp dophted
ID yoG,
A. nt standard and tgpe Of The ilosi ana true,
Ger ihs Vfets ofmy life would never ropius
n the peace have lost were bat aaded SO thine.
Factor, Point. Feb 18th 1871
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1871-02-28

Dir. johnson used to say that habit OF
looking at the best side Of every event Is
far better than thousand pounds year.
Bishop Hall quantity remarks FoI
every bad there might be worscr and
when one breaks his leg, let him be
thankful it was not his neck' When
Fenelon's library was on fire, "God be
praised, " he exclaimed, "that it is not the
dwelling of some poor man" This Is
the true spirit of submission--one of the
most beautiful traits that can possess The
human heart,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1871-02-28
THE WAY 10 " ,LIz.

AL u.rped owr stony patti
one eoudy UofDlaR early,
I.cHaei tbs aaiy way go sseb
lg Eeep from beng sHay
D3a harry sod stride. aud come dosh hard
Upon the rolling pebblss,
Eu. LIGHTLY step lud .hats iLe Wy
~ charm 81 Hnds u rebels
Don hauy ard -trdc, aud come down hmd
Even on Fsubler1ne people
Dos carrJ 1oa feat, and tread in sif,
Az ,baush Jon lived ID -tespis
There ayr rolling stones ID every path.
And Fosks aiA Jagged edges
WbleA. q va gently toaeh nay turn
20 flowers aaa bending sedsos
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1871-02-28

Like most garments, like most carpets,
everything in life has right side and a
wrong side. Iou can take any JOY, and
by turning il around, find troublcson the
other side The aloomiest mountain never
casts "A shadow on both sides at once, nor
does the greatest OF liles calamitie,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1871-02-28
KEEP oN TRYING.

Iis uo use Of bewaiung
our want uf suceesr.
And all unayailiug
our tears OF distress.
JlHe soul that is cheerful
WiIl struggle through all
But the besri that ls fearful
4. fate to tail.
Then give oy,l rIghng
And cease t0compIsiu.
But siili Eeep ou jF,iuI
Aud trying again
fsf courage ever
Hail-Ray go ihe pIIl,
AID every ebdcaYor
Nust fail when hope lis-