The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-03-17

tive years and sosed the remainder in
s.ill another place, but it never same up,
probably on account OF the seeds being TO
old. But think the first year, | sowcd
little of the seed in my gardsn, and it
still grows there; but it is in II warm dry
place on the south aide of my house and
perhaps that is the reason it does not
winter kill. But with my experience, |
would not advise any one to invest very
largely in that kind Of clover as field
crop, as l have sowed it in Eve different
kinds of soil, aud it has proved an entire
failure with me +. II. WEEKS.
For the Register.
Strike the Balance.
BRooKsvILLE, March II, 1874.
Mr.. Editor Some one has said "Let
us speak Of man as we 6ud him" How
few have the inclination or the moral
courage to always express their honest
sentiments Some men whose examples
and prccepts are apparently correct, VIC
are proud to speak of in glowing terms.
Many are inclined to tamPer with the
keen edge of truth and justice through
fear of some ones displeasure or frowns
Lawyers and judges sometimes trifle with
the interests Of the innocent and descrv.
ipgto favor powerful antagonist. Sworn
witnesses forget or remember to suit the
caprice Of INSCRIPTIONS arrogance. How
natural for us all to speak lightly Of those
who are struggling in the waves Of adj
versity, though they msy possess much
merit. Nationalities and creeds are of.
ten sneered at by the inconsiderate who
belong to another caste, or have been
differently educated Yet, no doub', the
Creator contemplated equal rights from
the beginning to al! | might refer you
to men of unassumipg manners who hold
the keys to wealth in this county, who do
not turn away the poor empty handed,
aud some even make sacrifices to assist
the unfortunate and needy, Such men
are jewels in society. But the possession
of wealth or high social position in church
or state, is not strictly necessary for men
to be deserving of our respect aad esteem.
"Honor and fame from no condition rise,
Act we'll your part there nil the honor lies"
We may find heightened men well
stocked with information and good sense,
among mechanics, tailors and shoemakers.
Also true gentlemen who cater 70 the
wants of the public in hotels and restaur.
ants, men who are inflated with that in.
ate gentility that begets patience and
forbearance with the various specimens
of humanity they are obliged to deal with.
To speak of man as you find him. is
simply to discard all hearsay and strike
balance with his merits and dement's
from actual observation, and give him
credit accordingly. The criminal code
does not always reach The overbearing or
cases Of wanton cruelty. Yet honest
sentiment convicts secretly, t'not openly.
"a man may smile and smile, and be a
villain" Rich apparel and fine personal
appearance are not always sure index
Of gcntlity. 1t may be only a disguise
for q coarse and cruel heart have
listened to light remarks from men who
claim to be genteel, that might pass in a
mixed company for wit, yet these idle
words had the power of an Asp to sting
the reputation of some unsuspecting in.
nocent person. No one is safe from the
venom Of an unrrincipled tongue. Equal
rights supposes every man is responsible
to the laws of God and man for his acts,
but will not allow us to dictate to the
law.abiding what they shall eat, drink, or
wear, or control their modes of worship.
OBSERVER.