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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-10-28
Superiority of French Fowls as Layers.

An impression prevails in some quar-
tiers that by dipping a hen in pail OF
water and then chasing her around the
poultry. yard with astick, she viii be In
duced, on emergencies, to lay two
eggs a day. Consul Hotham, on the
other hand, in his commercial report on
Calais for last year, lately printed, ex-
presses his opinion that the whole secret
OF the hberality of egg-laying, displayed
by French hens, lies in the quality OF
the soil IN those districts in which hens
are renowned for their laying qualities.
Attempts have, he says, been not I'M
frequently made to introduce French
poultry into England under the impress
sion that with proper care and manage
nent, these fowls May become a source
Of proft-so far, at least, as eggs are
concerned. The French hen, however,
removed from her native LAM, does not,
as rule, behave herself with that pro-
ductive alacrity which distinguishes her
IN many, though not all, parts OF
France. This is accounted for by the
fact that III the neighborhood of Calais,
as well as near Boulogne, there exists a
marked quantity of slick in the soil,
highly favorable for egg laying pur-
poses, ard when the fowls arc removed
from this particular soil there is mark
ed dlminutlon IN their laying propen-
sites. At Amiens, again, this same
quality OF soils found, and the poultry
from that district are remarkable for
their laying qualities; they are, indeed.
the most celebrated layers in France.
IF, therefore, the same breed law
better in one part of France than an
other, as, for instance, the fowls in the
neighborhood of Calais, it is not I'M
reasonable to suppose that the change
of soil is the principal cause of attempts
having hitherto failed to transplant
French poultry into England, for com
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-10-28
Sailing Butter.

One of the incest points in the manu-
facture Of butter consists in SO proper
tioning the quantity Of salt that there shall
be enough to properly flavor they mass
without giving it distinct salt taste.
This again must be proportional some
what to the taste Of the individual buy
ers, the more delicate palate requiring
far less salt than the ordinary one.
Indeed, there is no doubt that the i'm
mense amount OF Indifferent butter which
is yearly sent to our great markets, is
sailed to such degree merely to hide
rancidity or impure odors. The COM
pound is often gritty with excess. This
has gone far to vitiate the taste of the
masses, SO that many people do not like
butter unless it is sailed excessively.
In England, this highly-seasoned but
ter is very properly named "salt butter"
to distinguish it from the better articles
for sale in the markets of that nation.
Whils it is true that the taste of indi-
viduals varies exceedingly in the guam
tity of salt in butter, some even prefer
ring it entirely fresh, the average and
normal taste prefers just so much saline
matter that, the butter being worked
until dry, there will be no undissolved
salt remaining. We have heretofore
stated that salt is no more necessary to
the preservation of lard or tallow. If
the water and matters containing nitro
gen are expelled, it will keep as perfect
~ as tallow or other pure fat. Never
theless this is difficult to do, except by
melting and evaporating the water, and
then the butter is simply oil and con-
tains none of the essentials of butter
but oil.
IF an even tablespoonful of salt be
added to each quart of the cream when
it is skinned and stirred about, it is
thought to aid in breaking down the
skin which envelopes each globule of
butter; it probably assists in causing an
easier separation, and the butter is
churned much more easily, the other
conditions being proper. This does not
affect the sadness of the butter, for the
quantity of salt is so slight that the ac-
tual butter globules are not affected
but the salt is taken up by the water
contained IN the cream; for the oil, the
caseine, the sugar, and other solid sub
stances of the milk being taken away,
the rest of what was originally milk will
be simply water, nothing more.
A very good preparation for season
ing butter, and one which we have found
satisfactory, is to add to four pounds
of the best dairy salt, one ounce of pure
white sugar, and one ounce of saltpetre;
blend all thoroughly together; one
ounce Of this mixture will be sufficient
for each pound Of butter. Thus season
ed, and properly manipulated, worked
and packed, and kept in cool uniform
temperature, the article will keep a
year. It will be of a marrowy consist
ence, and a nutty flavor, will never get
brittle Or taste unduly Of salt. If, how
ever, the butter is to be eaten immedi-
ately, the saltpetre should be omitted,
since unless it stands four Or five weeks
before it is used, the salt will not be
entirely blended with the butter, and
the GOODNESS of the nitre will be per-
ceived. It will entirely disapp ear with
age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-10-28
Bookkeeping for Women.

One Of the most profitable as we'll as
interesting kinds Of business for WON
an is the care Of bees. In a recent ag-
ricultural report it is stated that one
lady bought four hives for $40, and in
five years she was offered 81, 500 for her
stock, and refused it as not enough. In
addition to this increase OF her capital,
in one Of these five years she sold TWEEN
ty-one hives and 40 pounds of honey.
1t is also stated that in five years one
man, from six colonies of bees to start
with, cleared 5000 pounds Of honey and
ffty-four colonies. When properly in
structed almostany woman in the city, as
easily as IN the country, can manage bees
and make more profit than In any other
method demanding SO little time and
labor. But IN the modes ordinarily
practiced, few can make any great prof
it in this employment. It is hoped a
time is at hand when every woman will
be trained to some employment by which
she can secure to herself an independent
home and means to support family, in
case she does not marry Or is left wild
ow with herself and family to support.
american IVonaaa's Home.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-10-28
Sure Cure for Chicken Cholera.

A Tennessee correspondent of the Ru-
raj Sun says: Il would not SO strongly
recommend the following remedy or
cure for this disease, were it not that I
have found it beyond question. I had,
and now have, some twelve Or fifteen
game fowls, imported into Maury coun-
ty, the original stock in 1859. They are
freer from attacks of cholera than any
other breed I am acquainted with.
However, every spring and summer I
lose, or rather have lost, a number of
fowls, both old and young. I tried all
remedies advised or advertised, with
only partia! benefit. AS an expert
ment, I used Browns Essence of Jamai-
ca Ginger. Take Of this one table
spoonful aud put it in enough of water
to mix into dough one quart of meal,
and feed three times daily. The es-
sence Of ginger can be procured of any
druggist. This rem, dy [ vouch for.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-10-28

NEBRASKA furnishes the first instance
of state owning church. The Off
Gals advanced money on churcf
building, at Lincoln, for school pllr-
poses, and the debt falling cue, the
property was offered for sale. There
being no offer high enough to pay the
debt, the church was bid in on the name
of the Commonwealth.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-10-28
Two SOlilOnuieS.


An Iowa editor who attended party. was
smitten with the charms of a fair damsel who
wore rose on her forehead, and thus gushed
about it:
Above her nose
There is q rose;
Below that rose
There is a nose.
Rose, nose,
Nose rose,
Sweet rose, tir
Dear nose.
Below her chin
There is pin;
Above that pin
There is chin.
Pin, chin
Chin, pin,
Sweet pin,
Dear chin.
Whereupon rival editor thus apostrophized
she Iowa chap:
Above the stool
There is fool;
Below the fool,
There is stool.
Stool fool,
Fool, stool,
Old stool,
Damphool
Below his seat
There are two feet.
Above these feet
There is a seat.
Seat, feet.
Feet, seat,
Soft seat,
Big feet. .- 80
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-10-28

"UNcLE, said Matthew Vassar's dy-
ing niece, do something for women. :"
Ihls was the seed from which sprung
Vassar College, one of the noblest be-
neyolent enterprises in the world.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-10-28

UNDERTAKEN motto-Circumstan
alter burial cases.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-08-05
CENTAUR LINIMENTS.

There is no pain which the Centaur Linments will
aIneness which they will not This is strong Ian
guage, but it is true They have produced more cures
If rheumatism, neuralgia. lock-jaw, palsy, sprains
sweliings. leaked breasts, scads burns, saltrheum
ache, &C. upon the human frame and OF
strains, SPAWN gals, &C, upon animals in year
than have all other pretended remedies the world
began They are counter rritant, all healing pain
believers Crippes throw away their cruches the lame
walk poisonous bites are rendered harmless, and
the wounded are healed without The recipe
is published around each bottle. They sell art-
Gle ever Sold and they sell because they do
what they pretend to do Those who suffer from
rheumatism pain swelling deserve to suffer they
will not use Centaur Lin;n,ent white wrapper, More
including frozen limbs chronic rheumatism, govt,
running tumors, &c, have been received. We will
send circular containing certificates. the recipe &C.
gratis to any one requesting One bottle OF the
yellow wrapper Centaur Liniment is worth one hun
bred dollars spawned sweened horses and mules
Or for screw-worm in sheep. Stock-owners- these
nments are worth your attention. No family should
be without them White wrapper for family use;
Yellow wrapper for animals. Sold by all Druggists
Fifty cents per bottle; large bottle. Sloo J. B. ROSE
| Co. So Broadway, New York.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-08-05
Rouublican Union District Convention.

Republican Union Convention, for the first Con-
assional District of Vermont. will be held at MID
~ rer-RY ON WEDNESDAY, THE 18th DAY OF AUGUST
>rxT at u O'Clock NJ for the purpose of nominating
c,uddate for representative to Congress, to be sup
r9rted by the Republican freemen of the District
the election the first Tuesday of September next
The Republican Union voters of said District in
e to be represented in the convention by their del
ates to be chosen in compliance with the resolution
al opted by the District Convention holden at Middle
hurry on the 18th day of August, 1866, by which each
town is entitled to delegate and additional del
ate for every hundred and every fraction of
hundred larger than fifty votes cast by said town for
the Republican Union candidate for Governor. at the
election the year preceding the time for holding said
Convention the District Committee to prescribe the
method of election of such delegates"
Two Delegates of the several towns in the District
will be chosen at primary meetings called by the Re-
publican Union Committees of the respective towns
and must be provided with credentials signed by the
secretaries of said meetings.
H n. SOLACE.
LOVELAND MUNSON, District
J. H. H AZLETON, Committee.
JAMES s. PECK.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-08-05

THE LAUGHING PLANT-In n work on
Central and Eastern Arabia, by Mr.. Pal
grave, plant is mentioned whose seeds
produce effects similar 10 those of laugh
ing gas. 1t is II native of Arabia. \
dwarf variety of it is found at kaseem.
and another variety at Oman. which at
tiins to the height of from three to four
feet, with woody stems, wide-spreading
branches and bright green foliage. Its
flowers are produced in clusters. and are
of a bright yellow color. The seed-pods
are soft and woody in texture, and contain
two or three black seeds of the size and
shape of Il French bean. Tie flavor is a
little like that of opium, and their TASTE is
sweet. The odor from them produces Il
sickening sensation, aud is slightly often
sive.
| These seeds contain the essential proper
| ty of this extraordinary plant, and when
pulverized and taken in small doses, oper-
ate upon a person in most peculiar man.
ner He begins to laugh loudly, bolster
ouslv; then he sings, dances and cuts all
manner of capers. Such extravaganza of
gesture and manner was never produced
by any other kind IF dosing. The effect
continues about an hour, and the patient
is uproariously comical. Then the eX-
hausted exhibitor falls into deep sleep
which continues for an hour or more; and
when he awakens, he is utterly uncon
cious that any such demonstrations have
been enacted by him.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-08-05
STATE OF VERMONT,
WASHINGTON COUNTY,
THE MONTPELIER SAVINGS !
BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, U..
WILLIAM II; BROWN and wife. &C
In CbaneeU.
Washington County,
September Term.
A. d. 1874.


WILLIAM H BKoMN and wife, septasnbSel5 TT; Term
LUCINDA L BROWN n ~ ION
WHEREAS, The Montpelier Savings Bank and Trust
said Court Chancery petition the Of
mortgage setting forth IN distance that William II.
cooHty of Mashinstnn On the Eth day Of Au1uss
A. d. ISL duly executed to the said Montpelier Savings
saak in nns fox B
ing the same land and rsises Nathan Child convey
~ p D. $50 and recorded book b. page sSof said
Moretown Land Records reference being bad 70 said
meaning 70 convey the premises where The said
said county Of WashInson: the said premises benr
a house lot with dwelling house and outbuildings
sef1 SIDE ~ Of the fVer road ead from MeeS
through said village to Waitsneld: Said house lot con-
rods upon the said road and extends easterly
the said road, OF the same width ten rods Con
the sum Of six hundred dollars each dated Angus. T.
1872 signed by said William Brown. payable 70 the
order IN one year and one In two years from date
And further reprete ting that the said william n
Brown now resides out OF this STATE IN Pats
fRd snd 1naa hf EoE ss &c
And whereas il appears tina. the said VIM; =. Brown
served upon him. therefore in pursuance of the stat
I iS to he ssd ind and
required appear before the Court Of Chancery next
Wellington on the second Tuesday Of September.
p s os bs al, on the SAD S day s and 70
and order IN the premises to said Court shall
And petitioner directed cause this order to-
gether With the substance OF said petition to be pub
freeman, neWspaper publ shed ct Montpelier a9ore
twenty days previous to said second Tuesday Of Sep
b p:ssS al !, j. he County of
LUTHER NEwcoNB Clerk
n Solicitor fnrp gI-@
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-08-05

To PRESERVE GRAPES WITH HONEY
Take seven pounds of good sound grapes
on the stems, the branches as perfect as
possible, and pack them snugy without
breaking, in stone jar. Make a syrup
of four pounds of honey and one pint OF
good vinegar, with cloves and cinnamon
to t(about three ounces each is our rule d.
Boil them well together for twenty min
utes, and skim well, then turn boiling hot
over the grapes, and seal Immediately.
they will keep years if you wish, and are
exceedingly nice. Apples, peaches and
plums may be done in the same way.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-08-05
HEZEKIAH WARDS ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, Washington District. .
In probate Court, held at Montgelier within and
Charles h Ward, administrator With The vii annex;
Disrt deceased makes application TO said Court with
the consent and appreciation in writing Of the only
sell ali Of the real estate OF said deceased represent
ing that the sale Their Of would De benenc1a 70 me
terested IN his estate.
spplication be referred 70 seesion thereof 70 Be
held at the Probate once inssid Montpensff
dsei1ion thereon; And e furthsF crds.sd thst AZ
notice Of said application and order thereon. three
weeks successiyely in the Green Mountain Freeman,
rinfed a Montpeiier before said tine Of hearing that
they may appear said time and plAces and. tA1y
see cause, object thereto.
yssws - WIG 4. ( CHASE. Register
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-08-05

The undersigned, having been appointed by the Hon.
CRADLE Probate Court for the District Of Warrington,
commissioner. to receive, examine and adjust al
claims and demands Of all persons against the estate
onso Goodepov late q Berlin. u SOD District. DE-
by give notice that we will meet for the purposes
s!oresaid at the dwelling house Of n. G. Tabor. IN
Decepber next. Prom one O'Clock P:,N;, uuta ioar
from the md day Of July. a. D. 1874 il the tune
limited BY said Court for said creditors TO present
Dated ct Montpelier this llth day Of July. A D. Ie4
.,sws CT. sAI En- conn'rs.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-08-05
A. EMERsON's ESTATE.

The undersigned having been appointed by the Hon
orable Probate Court for District of Washington,
Commissioners, to receive. examine. and adjust AZ
Samuel A Emerson late OF Northhed in said District.
deceased and all claims exhibited in Offset thereto,
Aforesaid at the Of s. Judd on the nth day OF
days. and that six months from the 9Th day Of
June A.. D. 1874 is the time limited oy salo Court
creditors to present their claims to us for
Dated at Northeid this 18th day July. A. D. 1874
49,, T FN 5HRRR;s comm'rs.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-08-05
Che fireman.
MONTPELIER, VT.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5, 1874.

We desire to make the FREEMAN particularly
r,1nsbie for its news from all parts of Vermont
and our friends in different parts Of the State
osneciaIIy in Washington, Orange and Lamoille
Counties will confer great favor upon Us and our
readers by sending us local intelligence. Give us
e,cts and we will arrange them for the paper.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-08-05

Children often look Pale and Sick
from no other cause than having worms in the
stomach.
BROWNS vERMIFUGE COMFITS
VIII destroy Worms without injury to the child
being perfectly WHITE, and free from all colorine
OF other injurious ingredients usoaIly used in
worm preparat ous.
CURTIS BROWN, Proprietors,
No. Els Fulton Street, New York.
Sold by Druggists and Chemists. and tealera In
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-08-05

The Boston Advertiser takes a turn a
Swing ing, which, judging from the fol
lowing, must he an exhilarating exercise
"You must keep" quoth the strict Or. Patton.
1.-THE straight Presbyterian hat on"
q shall do no such thing"
Said the liberal Swing;
"Sooner perish than always feel that on"
Then vengeance criel stiff DR.. Patton,
Will spring "a a cat does rat on;
For the charges bring
Will sure make you Swingl"
Then straightway his high horse he got on.
The council then called by bold Pa ton
The subject had many 4 chat on;
But the charges fell fat
And so lil the hat,
Which the council in wisdom sat on.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-08-05

Dist academy at P0ultney Is to be celebrated by
reunion of the graduates ard friends of the nslitu
ton, Thursday Of next week.
wINDHAM COUNTY.
The house. barn and surrounding buildings at
West Barttleboro occupied by Lowell Barney and
known as the Ward place." were struck by light
nng and destroyed on Friday evening The barn
contained 30 of hay the last of which had been
put in that day.
The destruction of all kinds of crops by grass
hoppcrs, on the firms OF Mr.. Flint, NJ. w. Davis,
Nelson Oaks and Orrin Black, in the north part Of
Westminster, is fearful. The fields and fences are
completely covered with the insects.
The famers of Westminster have withdrawn
largely from the cultivation of tobacco, Only
20 acres have been planted this year against 80
last year.
young lady stopping in Brattleboro for few
avs sent friend of hers to the store to get pain
OF shoes. She told her friend to get number fves
but her friend being ANXIOUS TO secure good III
her ordered the keeper to change the mari
on par of sevens. lie did So and the lady sal
they fitted better than any she had in long time
WINDSOR COUNTY.
Jefferson and Frank Slack, sons of Prospc
Slack of Norwich. got into a quarrel Tuesday
about the ownership of a chain. jefferson accuses
Frank of stealing the chain, whereupon Franz
dea him a heavy blow on the head with syth'
snath which brought him to the ground. lie wa
picked up and carried into neighbofing house il
a critical condition. jefferson is getting better
his loving brother has been hauled before justic
of the peace and, through SOME avs in The indi :;
ment got of with ten-dollar fine.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-08-05
ENGINE FOR SALE CHEAP

A three-horse power WATERFOWL, heretofore in use
in the FREEMAN AND MESSENGER PRINTING HOUSE
Montpelier is for sale at a very low price Sold
simply to make room for enc of larger power and ca
pacty for work. To any party desiring small motive
power this is rare chance Engine may be seen IL
operation this office for few days longer For fur
Their particulars address the undersigned.
J. W. WHEELOCK-
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-08-05
MIDDLESEX CAUCUS.

The Union Republican Voters Of the town of Middle
hereby requested to meet at the Hall of Will
liam Chaplin. in said town. Friday. the It'll day of
August next, at O'Clock for the purpose OF
choosing Delegates to attend the Congressional Dis
trct Convention to be holden at Mddlebury the 18th
day of August next. PER ORDER Town COMMITTEE.
JDJ
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-08-05

DARROWS L. PECK.
CAMUEL A. EMERSON'S ESTATE.

STATE OF FERMUNI, WasHlngtUn DIstfIcl,ss-
In Probate Court held at Montpelier, within and
for said District, the 18th day of June D. 1874
James NJ. Emerson, administrator OF the estate 81
deceased makes application TO said Court with the con
sent and appreciation in writing of the heirs OF said
deceased residing in this State for license to sell all
of the real estate of said deceased to wit house and
lot situated Depot Village in said Northheld; rep
resenting that the sale thereof would be TO
the heirs said deceased and their interests In his
estate
Wbereupon it is ordered by said Court that said ap;
plication be referred session thereof 10 pc neo
at the Probate Office in said Montpelier on the 2sth
day of July 1874 for hearing ana aeS1siGn
ed be notified hereof by Of notice OF SAD
application order thereon three weeks
in the Green Mountain Freeman, printed at Montpe.
Her. before said time of hearing that they may appea
thereto 49,
r97ws n A. CHASE, Register.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-08-05
THE CTOL US,
DESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE.
NEAR MONTPELIER VILLAGE.

The undersigned offers for sale the farm belonging
to the late Hezekiah Ward of Berlin. Said farm sit
mated in Berlin half mile Montpelier Vii
lage, and contains a Of excellent Land under
high cultivation The land is level ard easily
carried on, has young apple orchard of leo trees
mostly gratis also loo naples 10 wood
land falling supply of water at house and barn.
a good house containing 10 rooms. with milk room.
and wood shed attached Barn 3xs0, with sized soxs
Joining Also hen house. 21xs2 with cellar and work
shop attached said farm raised the past Is
hay bushels corn bushels potatoes, $50 bushels
oats. besides good supply of vegetables fruit, &C
For further particulars inquire of j. c. EMERY,
ORRIS DALEY, or CHARLES WARD. Administrator.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-08-05
D EAT 81 S

In Berlin August Ist Miss SARAH j. BLACK only
daughter of Lorenzo Black Esq, of Berlin. aged }
years and months.
In ROxbury, July 18th. the residence of his
CALVIN CADY, aged IS years, months and ii days.
In Northheld June LIST, LYDIA, wife of Calvin Cady
aged "a years.
Vermont journal and Western papers please copy.