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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-01

LEdAND OF THE OsTRIcH.-As the wan.
derng Bedouins sit by their nightly fire,
their priest tells them the following story
In old times the ostrich lived with other
animals, his companions in the desert, in
the full enjoyment of all the gifts of the
great Omnipotent.
Then he had large and powerful wings
and could fly better than any other bird
yea, better than the Bustard, his dearest
friend. One day the latter said: "Dear
brother, if it is agreeable to you. God per.
hitting, we will fly to the river together
and have a good time drinking and bath
ing, and then We shall return refreshed &c
our children" The Ostrich answered
" Good We will fly :" but he did not add
=" if God will" for he was proud and
naughty. He did not bow to the will OF
the Almighty, whose praise the angels in
heaven make known TO Us, and whose hon.
or the thunder celebrates, although be
knew his indescribable goodness; but he
trusted TO his own strength and power OF
his large wings
The next morning both prepared for
their journey The Bastard said, piously,
" In the name of God" even before
spreading his wings but the Ostrich said
nothing; be only laughed in his heart at
the simplicity of the Bastard. he fap-
ped his wings and rose; he flew upward
into ethereal space, and hurried towards
the eye of God-the sun His heart was
filed with haughtiness he forgot the
Dispenser of all good, whose measure Of
patience was filed to overhowing; and
now his anger was excited against the
transgre ssor. Higher and higher the
Ostrich few, as if determined TO penetrate
into the dwelling of the Almighty Then
at the command of God, the Christening
angel drew aside the veil which covered
his frey rays, and these sent out their
flaming heat; in the twinkling of an eye
the wings of the Ostrich were burned, and
he fell down TO the earth
To this day he cannot fly; to this day
the mark of his fall is plainly seen on his
breast,in shortened wings and burned
feathers TO this day he runs with giant
strides, as if to escape the anger of the
Almighty.-Merrys Museum.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-01

CLAY Soils TOR PERMANENT MEADOWS AND
PAsTUREs.-N here y heat and rotation OF
crops are not available, grass must be TIE
man dependence on clay lands. When fl
ciently underdraintd 10 save them from run.
ming into any of the low-land. coarse. wild
grasses, and thoroughly subdued, prepared
and manfred where needed, and then heavily
seeded, heavy crops OF grass may be grown
many years without Change, and with %
other fertilizers than yearly dressing OF
plaster and an occasional app lcauon OF fine
manure to the surface. such grass land
must be profits BILE; and in all sections and
on all fields where wheat and corn are not
availab BILE, heavy clay lands should Re turnt d
INTO meadows and pastures of this character.
True, clover only grows few years on such
meadows, and the tendtrcy Of the timothy
and other grasses that remain, is to gradu-
4lIv settle the land down into more com
pact and hard condition. Yet even this l.
much ], Sc injurious than the course taken BY
many in trying 10 raise gram, and often
working the land either TOO wet or too Dry,
and not draining, cloverirg, and subduine
and seeding as it should be.
The grass crop is not only Of immense
prest ut value, but il is OF constantly increaE-
ing imV ortanee; hence all lands that can be
made to produce large crops at a reasonable
eAK enee, hnoulu De thoroughly pEtpaISu @hu
well seeded. All the lighter loans and
sandy gravelly soils are much less suited tor
permanent grass lands, as the grasses are
much more likely to run oct; 50 they are
much better and more proftably managed in
a rotation of crops. But heavy clay lands
are eitE er suitable for permanent meadows
and pastures, or may be kept in grass for
long periods, when they are well prepared
and well seeded, so that on all clay lands,
although it is always an object to grow heavy
wheat, the leading object must be to grow
heavy crops of grass-mainly Of clover, OF
clover and timothy, where rotation Of crops
can be adopted, and timothy and other grasses
best suited to the section where permanent
grass lands are best suited to the circum-
star Country Gentleman.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-01

CROPS FOR CLAY LANDs.-In all sections
adapted to the crop, probably wheat is he
best grain crop to grow on clay lands. The
strong, well prepared, and well worked clay
loams, are among the best and most pro-
ductiye wheat soils and few CLAWS are 50
stubborn that undertaking, growing clover
and thorough cultivation will not bring them
into more or less pliable loan. Summer
following for wheat also affords a better op-
portunitY TO work such soils TO the best
advantage, as the best time 10 plOw, when
they will work up fine and mellow, may be
selected. The after cultivation and prepara-
ton for the seed, by having a much longer
time than Is possible for spring crops, may
also be done 10 better advantage Winter
wheat is also a good crop TO seed to clover
with and after such land IL drained, two OF
three alternate crops of wheat and clover
should bring the soil into a good condition
for most cereal crops.
Oats also do well on clay land, and often
give large yields but the tendency Of the
crop is rather TO make the land harder than
otherwise. Perhaps fall blowing for the
crop, and leaving the land IN a condition 70
be benefited by freezing surface drainage
having been well attended to-may he an ex-
ception at least it Is probable that this i
the best way to grow oats on clay SOUS.
Heavy clay soils are not adapted TO corn 4,
but good deal Of good corn Is grown On the
clay loans. There are also many Of the
heavier clay lands that, by understanding
and cloYering, may Re reduced to a loan that
will not be bad for corn. 1t must be pref
ty stiff clay that, after thorough draining
and growing few crops Of clover, with a
good, vigorous clover sod turned under IN
Nay end thoroughly prepared, will not b.
IN condition 10 grow good corn As rule
and in sections suited 10 the crop, barley
will answer where corn does well II the
land works mellow and don I bake badly, and
the clover sod turned under for corn, turns
up dark rich mould tie neat spring, bar
ley sown on this preparation ought to do
we'll
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-01

but let us remember what slothful servants
we are, and how much it takes to stimulate
us to do our duty to a great deal better
mark, " We can't expect perfection for
twenty Tounds year"
Perhaps if " Young Housekeeper - would
tell her girl that if she would effect a COM
plese reform in these particulars named for
three months, she would make her certain
present-as a new dress, for instance-it
might be very economical and pleasant
operation. Be sure it is called a present only.
An advance in wages is usually followed by
many exactions from a servant but presents
may be sparingly and judiciously used with
great dvantage.-Isobelle IN Country Gen
EieL7d1
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-01
MISCELLANEOUS
Vermont Central R. r. Line.
WINTER ARRANGEnENfs'
Commencing III Onday, December 26, 1871
TRAINS GOING SOUTH AND EAST.

commencing u CfttANy g. -
TRAINS GOING SOUTH AND EAST
Leave Montpelier at 5 IL Fs ,and % ? n
Nail Trait leaves Osdensburgh al 20 r-H., 81 ~
bausat6 20 An aud connects at Burlington iof roy
and at White River Junction and bellows kaIts VIII
trains for Boston, Worcester Sprlnsneld, ne" A'i
I and with trains the PassUmpsiC Railroad
DAT ExPaEss saves N ntreal at 10 An ! Jon ~
A. 10 90 N. o gdensbure h at % 81 AInshs
II n. Boston via Lowe II at 10 50 Pm
Frog 1000 y.
NIssr GRASS leaves ogdensburFh at Il S. AZ
Nontrea! al 80 Pm, StJohns al 90 Pm ~ Al
5sus Al : 20 Pm arriving Boston al so An, ron
Meeting at flows Falls with Cheshire Ro- tor Bos
| ION I'D Worcester and with Vermont valley Railroad
fo- springfield, SC, and arriving in New York q
| y 80
TRAINS GOING NORTH AND WEST.
Leave IontpeIieI &C An, so0A.E, s5F ~ = NJ
/ DAY ExPnKss leaves Boston via Lowell al 90 An
or arlington ST. 0ans. latreal. Ec-arTlvlng II
Montreal al 9 50 P. N nd Osdens0uTgh at 10 Il.
n4king csnn$cJI0a- fer the N-st.
NAL TEAIN leaves Boston via Lowell al : o. N
vis LtSrence and FtchhUrg at 81 Az -pri gneid
/ ! 90 ~. for Darlington, md ~. Aibsrs
AcCoNNoDArIOx TzA y ieav-s NorEhneid al - M
tor BurIingt Rutland. 81 Alhans DgdeLsbuTgh 9
NtcHr ENPREss tram leave- Bellows Falls At lO2.
Pm, receiving passengers fr'm Vermont valley Kan
road .eavinE Ne York ~ II Is Pm. and from Chesh
re 2ai!rp Boston st 80 PS CO meeting
S 90 m. Tor Buriin Ion, NoRIre- land Ogdens6nrgh
connecting zith steamers and Grand trunk RAILWAY
| West
-ieepng care ar attached he night Express trains
-unnins between Montreal ana Boston and 81. Alb
.nd Springfield. and IT. Adams and Troy, and Draw
Ing room c4rs between Montreal aud Boston on Day
ThFougn Ticsets tor Chieag oand the West for-al'
.ttae principal stations --,,,,, a.,
g sbs-- pc 81 1870.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-01
CarDenter Association.

To ali persons Interested 10 the recovery of the Car
penteF Estate in Great Britain.
THERE will be a adjoar ned nesting OF the Car
Il penter Association and Carpenter Family the
+mercan Hotel Honrpelier, VT, Tuesday Feb.
2I~ 1871. II 10 hOred that all members of the Family
will End and and hear what the evidence is
relation this important case The Agent will be
present with the Repors that have been made in
iatiOn TO Il. All persons Who become neh b-rs will
receive Printed Report. giving history of The case
Of the N -nbers OF the Association ant copy
of the Coat of Arms Of the Carpenter Family Cen
tlemen and ladies' invited nd Lev there be
lint and pr action Tbs part OF claimants, and
we hope efJns vii be crowned with success.
FtTZHUGH SMITH. Secretary,
JAMES :. CARPENTER, President.
By order Of the Association.
o. h SMITH,
p7w3> American Agent Carpenter Association.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-01

outdoor work among the flowers this year
And there is just one thing TO be avoided.
Do not lay out plans on too large a scale.
few flowers, especially if they he choice
ones, well cared Tor. are better than viii
derness OF half-watered, half-weeded, tangled
beds. OF some kinds, verF-enas tor ins tahce,
there should be plenty, that there may BE-
few in the vase on the mantle or the tea
table every day. But the ambition TO count
up the greatest umber Of varieties Of ros,
or tulips with regard TO their excellence,
is mistake.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-01
To PREPARE COLD RoAsr BEEF OR MurroN

To PREPARE COLD RoAsT BEEF OR MUTToN
Cut off the meat as thin as possible dip
each slice in -four cover the bottom of a
deep dish with layer of meat thus pre-
pared dust over it little pepper, salt, sage
and sweet marjoram- Uery HHLe Of each-add
another layer of the meat, dipped in -four,
and seasoned in the same way. Continue
this till the dish is half full, then pour over
it what gravy was left, being careful to re
move every particle of fat. If not gravy
enough, substitute water. Turn in half a
teacup of catsup, or pint can Of tomatoes,
adding little Glove or allspice. Add water
enough TO FIJI it nearly full, tit plate tightly
over it, to keep in the favor, and bake two
hours. Boil some potatoes and mash them,
adding little salt, butter and milk. Make
it into high wall around the edge of we'll
heated platter beat up an egg and brush
over the potatoes, and when the meat is
done turn 1t into the platter; slip it again
into the oven, to remain long enough to
brown the potatoes fine golden brow. The
poorest and toughest parts of knocked beef
may be made deliciously tender if prepared
in this manner but it must be in the oven
one hour longer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-01
goetrn.
~ -
Cling to Those Who Cling to You

There are many friends of summer,
Who are kind while flowers bloom;
But when winter ehills the blossoms,
They depart with the perfume.
On the broad highway of action,
Friends of worth are far and few;
So when one has proved the friendship,
Cling to him who clings TO you.
Do not harshIy judge your neighbor.
Do not deem his life untrue,
If be makes no great pretensions-
Deeds are great but words are few.
Those who stand amid the tempest
Firm as when the skies are blue,
VIII be friends while life endureth-
Cling 10 Those who cling to you.
When you see a worthy brother
Bufeling the stormy main,
Lend helping hand fraternal
Till he reach the shore again.
Don't desert the old AMI true friend
When misfortune comes in view,
For he needs friendships comforts
Cling TO those who cling to you.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-01

der. books on the tables and shelves; or
der, neatness, and evidence of thrift ev-
erywhere. ;,
A loving, affectionate, darling wife well
coined him with warm kisses, and no more
thought be of going out from his beauti-
full little home to spend an evening with
out her, than of going to his death.
Earnest youth-beautiful manhood
glorious example for all the boys in the
land to pattern after from now till comes
the final Saturday Night.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-01

Spurgeon began as usher in school at
Newmarket; delivered sermons at the
early age Of seventeen, and gained quite
4 reputation as the 50 Boy Preacher" For
number of months he preached in barn
in Waterbeach. and drew such crowds
that numbers could not get inside, but
stood under the sky to catch the sound of
his voice
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-01

How THE WIFE FRLT.-A man. at whose
house | was a guest, told me that he had
been hard drinker and cruel husband
had beaten his poor wife till she had al
most become used 10 il. But said he
the very moment l signed the pledge
thought of my wite-what would she say
TO this? Strange that l should think OF
my wife the first thing. but | did and, as
was going home, SAID to myself: Now,
if / 90 home and tell her ali of sudden
that l have signed the pledge, she'll faint
away, or she'll up aud do something
and | must break it to her by degrees.
Only think of it Why. the night before
Ia have knocked her down, Just as like as
not, if she hadn't looked TO please me
and now | am planning to break good news
to her for fear it would upset her.
As near as could gather from what he
told me, he found his wife sitting over the
embers, waiting for him As he came in
TO the house, he said
Nancy, think that
Well, Ned, what is it p
Why, think l shall-that isl mean
to-to-Nancy, | mean
What's the matter, Ned Anything
the matter p
Yes said he, the matters just this
Il have signed the temperance pledge,
and, 50 help me God, III keep it .
She started to her feet, and she did
faint away. L was just in time to catch
her and as she lay in my arms, her eyes
shut and her face so pale, thinks l she's
dead, and I've done it now. But she
wasn't dead she opened her eyes, and
then she put her arms round my neck ;
and | didn' know she was so strong, as she
pulled and pulled till she got me down
where had not been before for thirty
years-on my knees. Then she said: o
God help him " and | said Amen
and she said, o God help my poor Ned,
aud strengthen him to keep his pledge,
and | hollered Amen = just as loud as
could boiler. That was the first time
we ever knelt together, but it was not the
last
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-01

gade II Poor Rum, Whisky. root spirits.
..ud = eiu-C Liquors doetare1, sri5e1 alt sweet
,at please the taste, called % Cou.es- A0Ietiz-
---- I,s~te9erz. &c. that lead the tHH-cr ca e.
.s-4s,.# and ruiz bat true Medicine. T.dv
- IA j4e Na-lv, Roots ana Herbs x California free
from all Alcoholic Stimulaut=. They are tGe
GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER and = LIFE
GIVING PRINCIPLE. perfect Ge.llHatl. ana
I-r-r- II Ia, system, carrying 2 .i Fol>gll
Matte sad rsst.s...., tha blood T. healthy e1nt.
.aE. S. .-er~,. take these Filters Sccorlin L.
-ssy.gn ana remain NJ eli. prov the bones
are Destroyer; hy mineral poison OF ether means
aud The vital organs wasted beyond the I-.-s; ~
repair
FOR lnfinIrauIs,tnry and Chronic RheuHia-
gi>fl aud Cont. Dyspepsia or Indigestion
bilious. Rcmittcnt and Intermittent fc-
>rrr. Diseases OfIhe Blood. Liver. Kidneys
md RIndder. these Bftfcrs have been most sue
..>Sfsl such Diseases are caused ~ Niriated
slood- v hieh Is genera produced 10y arrangement
the Digestive Organs.
DYSPEPSIA OR INDIGESTION. Head
.as Pain tho shoulders Coughs, TIghtness Of the
sae~;. Dizziness, Sour Fluctuations of the stomach,
Pad the Mouth. Bilious Attacks Plpitation
the Heart Inflammation Of the Lungs Pain IN the
regions az the Kidneys and hundred other painful
-ys.ptoms, ara the offspring Of Dyspepsia
They invigoratc the stomach and stimulate The tor
f.d liver and bow els. which render them Of unequal
efficacy cleansing the blood OF ali impurities and
tulnartinC new life and visor to the whole system
FOR SKIN DISEA SES. Eruptlons, letter. salt
IhcuEi. BIotches, Spots Pimples. PuStules. Boils.
Carbuneies, RsnE-worrns. Scald Head, Sore Eyes
Frysipeas Itch. Scurfs DiscoIorations Of the Skin,
Hamors and Diseases OF the skin. Of whatever name
nature literally dug up and carried OF the
systern short time by che OF these Bitters-
one Bottle IN such cases viii convince the in
credulous II their curative eject.
Cleanse the Initiated Blood whenever you ind its
Impurities bursting through the skin in Pirnples.
ETuTtlors sores; cleanse IL when You find Il OBJ
structed and sluggish in the veins. cleanse IL when
IL Is foul and your feelings Will tell you when Keep
the blood pure and the health o. the system viii
follow
PIN. TAPE and other WORMS, lurking in the
system Of 50 many thousands are edectuay destroy
Cd and removed For full directions read carefuilv
the circular around each bottle printed
-uaSes- English. German. French and Spanish
J. wALEER, Proprietor. K. Il. MCDONALD CO.
Druggists and General Agents, san Francisco, Cal
and 2 and - Commerce Street, New-York
-e-SoF.D BY All DRUGGISTS A>Sr pEArEps
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-01
A VAL BILE
FARM FOR SALE /!

Situate in Orange, 90 The road lezdiu- from Mash
tugton nfed, containing ltl scIs RI river nd
upland in hteh state 81 culJivarior- Dweli'uE-
house Barns, AlIk and Out houses attached tecerhF
with
Excellent Privilege for Brick Making.
For desrabetes< cf location. fertility of Sos ard
ease Of cultivation this place IS uusrE r->sed.
For further information asto pfeWis-s.srFly e.
\. :. MARTIN. Esq.. Orange. w.
ForPsr;icuIais as 10 terms. L C.. &c g ddres>
Or. ;. 4. MILNE
r3ltf Ad.ertiSeI 5Iock Cs,y ego. =
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-01

The Great Q14e1iag Remedy - Children.
Contains no MORPHINE OR POISON
Gus DRUG; sure - Regulate tls B5rels
allays all PAN: correc,s Acl5l-y Of the
Stomach makes stst and .reat children
STRONG and HEALu5Y- cures Wind Colo.
Gripping, Inflammation of the Bowels, and
all complaints arising from the effects CT
Teething. Call for NotRsr Baizey's Qalstiag
Syrup. and take no other. and YOU are SAFE
Sold by Druggists and al dealers in Med
icine.
a. RICHARDS. New London. Conn.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-01
agricultural.
State Board Of Agriculture.

We have already alluded to the meeting at
Burlington, Of the State Board of Agricul-
ture. Manu- "a cturss and Mining. and we now
give on outline of the objects to be worked
to, as presented by the Secretary of the
Board. Prof Peter Collier:
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-01
Manufactured By
Ibe National Match e.
OF ELGT%, Ill.

Pronounced by Water
Makers. Railroad and LIZ
press men. East ard Vest.
ia lie he NEST cCETs'c7
Time EesreTs made
AyoiJ PARTIES vta 90
Nrrff~e 10 s-r3 GaTr.
~C.0.D. PTG1C1-t
- Re e.. on Ez1e-
furnish Tcse -eE me
burmese. There are Il
tafianS IA market 10
Eet GENUINE tltiN
err ia sour own locality or
Nv 10 BE- honorable
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-01

WATCHES. apply TO dealers ia your own loeHia's %
elsewhere. whom You know 20 be honorable -.
Basiness Office and SSlss Room IS9 : 10 l'-AT
Street. Chicago, III.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-01
For sal q.

TIE Subscriber wishing 70 e. nearer Ms 5asH
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-04-06

upon the subject. My duty being done
yours begins, and willingly hand over
the whole matter to the judgment Of the
American people, and of their repre-
sentatives in Congress assembled. The
facts viii now be spread before the coun-
try, and decision rendered by that tribu-.
nal, whose. convictions so seldom err, and
against whose will have 10 policy TO en-
force. My opinion remains unchanged !;
indeed, 1t is confirmed by the report, that
the interest of our country and of San Do
nnfngo, alike, invite the annexation of
that Republic, In view of the difference
of opinion on the subject, suggest that
ne action be taken at the present session,
beyond the printing and general dissem-
ination of the report. Before the next
session of Congress the people will have
considered the subject, and formed an in
telligent opinion concerning it, to which
opinion; deliberately made up, it shall be
the duty Of every department of the Gov
ernment to give heed, and no one will
more cheerfully conform to it than my
SELF Tt Is not only. the theory of our
Constitution, that the will of the people,
constitutionally expressed, is the supreme
law, but have ever believed that all men
are wiser than sanyS one man, and if the
of eee ps c ps6a deedap full n pe
annexation of the Republic is not desira-
ble, every 2departmentS Of the Govern
ment ought to acquiesce in that decision.
In again submitting to Congress subject
upon which public sentiment has been
divided, and which has been made the
occasion of acrimonious debate in Con-
gress, as well as of unjust aspersions else
where, II may, trust, be indulged in a
single remark. No man can hope to per-
form duties so delicate and responsible as
out sometimes mourning the hostility of
these who deem their opinions, and1wishes
treatetl with insufficient consideration,
and he who undertakes to conduct the af-
fairs of great Government, faithful
public< servant, if sustained by the ap-
proval of his own conscience, may rely
with confidence upon the hecandorand intelI-
gefice of q free, people whose best Interests
he has sstriven TO subserve and can bear
with patience the censure of disappointed
men. NJ 1C dSigned] IOg ~. 8. GRANT. I
EXECUTIVE MANSION, April 5, 1871.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-04-06

On, Tuesday, afternoon a lite, boy, four years
odd, son ofkllr. VIM. Watkins, willis playing
on the bank o.. First Creek, fell into the water,
which was pretty deep at the place, and was
carried by the current considerable distance
The child was fortunately observed by gentle
man, who rescued the little fellowin an insen-
sible condition. and took him to the. bridge at
themilf, and laying him on the railing resusci-
tated the child By rolling him over and ejecting
the water he had swallowed. The presence OF
mind shown by the gentleman who rescued the
child is most praise worthy, and We regret that
we do not know his name. nm