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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-06-23
TIE BEST EVIDENCE.

HE tlllowin: letter from Rev. + s. BEST pastor
VI L Church, Natirk Mass VIII be read WITH interest
by many ply slcian>, Also sItteripg tn.
same disease as afflicted the the Rev r. Best
'" person can Il 1uht tins testimony. and there
doubt about the curative powers of NEGETlNE:
NAIICK Mass, Jan. !. ls-5.
Dear Sir We have good rcas N for REGARDING your
NEbE medicine of the greatest value. We feel
Surt That II has been the means of =
me lie Is now seventeen years of for the last
Two years he has suffered from necrosis Of ns leg
scrDiuOlls affection.
nat all WHO HIM tn - III
r".shle: couucli Of able ply slcIans could
out me ateS hop" IF his rail wing, two Of tie
number DECLARING that he was beyond the reach OF hu
man r'lllci~ mat aluputitlOu rOIId not
MIN had not enough endure the
anon just then oIflfnclrtd him VICE
ii l. and iron that time to the present he been
e CONTINUOUSLY improving He has lately resumed his
studies. thrown away clutches and cane, and walks
about cheertuly and strong.
lA'l-h tHer II still some Dis hare from the open
ing where the limb was lance l. We have the fullest
M mat III little lie VIII be city cured
lie has taken about three dozen bottles Of VEGE-
IlNE but lately but little le dcc!a es that lie
IS too wei to be taklnG mellcme
RcsIetti.4!y yours,
+ = BEST,
Mrs l.. {. +. BEST,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-06-23

ercetic, fln-loving children. Bedtime !
comes at 4 very trying time of day. Fa-
ther is tired from the work and business
cares of the day; mothers nerves are all
a-quiver from twelve hours Of mother
hood and housekeeping children's arms
and legs are aching from the growing and
romping they have done that day; tenn
pers are severely strained If nerves get
the upper hand. there is likely to come
the summary order as soon rs supper is
over, DO you march strai ght to bed. and
let US hear no more from you tonight -
which command is apt to be rather noisily
carried out, and to result ia fretful calls
down the stairs, Tcmmy's pinching -
or g Mary's throwing the pillow at me . +"
If. however, the father and mother-love
command the tired nerves, they will gath
er the turbulent little ones close about
them, and with simple, happy songs, or
the lone more story" or the pleasing
rhymes of some poet for the children, they
will soothc the turbulence into the sweet
quiet that sends them happy and thankful
to bed
o, the power there is in keeping the
children happy. We know the time hon
ored cXhortaton is, BE good and yon
will be happy" we would engraft upon
it the converse statement, Keep the
children happy, and you help them to be
good" And we do not mean by keeping
them happy, that they shall be left to their
own sweet wills. to mOnopolize all they
survey. and of which they feel themselves
born monarchs. They need firm, unwa-
vering, loving guild nce. They are little
steam engines whose balance wheels are
not yet evolved The first security for
their happiness is 4 spirit Of harmony in
the home, father and mother working in
accord. with delicate consideration for
each others desires. with united interest
in the noblest development Of their chill
dren. We have known fathers to watch
with most anxious care their tender seed
lings in the hot bed lest an unexpected
gust of north wind should cut them short
and then come straight to the presence of
their children and ha.shly crilicise-per-
haps the food provided for dinner We
have known mothers who would handle
with greatest deicacy their china cups and
saucers, and turn upon an unfortunate
child with an Impotence that either
wounds or hardens the child's heart I'll
north wind is fatal to tender seedlings. not
less so are harshness and discord to the
happiness and best development of tender
children.
The true mother-heart must often
tremble at thought of the sore TEN ptations,
HE grcyiouS burdens, the SorroWful mis-
takes, the possible sins that may be in the
coming years Of her precious children. \
comfort for sorrow, a safe guard against
sin. will be the memory ola peaceful, hap
py home in which father and mother low
inyly sustained each other, and with I'M
firing care and unchanging tenderness
sought the best good and the surest happi-
ness of their Children
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-06-23

How To 30 BUsINF>S.-Learn to do
business methodically, carefully. thorough
~: IT you have anything to attend to, he
1t little OF great let your attention to it be
complete, 50 that there Will remain no
possibility of mistake in consequence of
any neglect of yours. If you have a bar
gam to make which requires Il good deal
Of negotiation, and it is finally COMPLETED
rerapiulatc, ut the close. all the essential
p int. So rs to avoid the possibility of sIIb
s"quent difference. Remember that if Won
do not agree perfectly at the time of max
ing the contract, YOU are not likely TO
afterwad; and if yon are to differ. it is
better to do 50 in the beginning than at
the end. Therefore, 20 over the whole
thing after the bargain has APPARENTLY been
done, stating it succinctlv and clearly. TO
see that both parties understand it alike.
IT You have an order to give. it is a
good practice to let the person who is to
receive it repeat, after You, what he i, to
do. In this way many mistakes and mis-
carriages. which result from misunder
standings, may be avoided. In short.
whatever You have to do do it Thoroughly
so that it Will not have to be done over
again On the strict and faithful obscr-
vance of this rule. much of your success
and happiness in life depends.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-06-23
VALUABLE EVIDENCE.

ne following unsolicited testimonial from Rev O. T
VA Xxx ID ID, formerly paste" OF Bowdoin square
hurrh and at present. settled III Providence. r /,
br esteemed as reliable evidence.
No one should fail t" observe that this testimonial
ne re>! OF two Years experience with the use of
NEGEIlSE in the Rev. Mr. Walkers family who now
prouounces II lnvalUihle:
PhovIDENCE. X l., III Transit Street
II. r. STEVENS. ESQ:
feel bound to express with NV signature the high
value place upon y"ur NEGETlNE. Ny fan. ly have
USED cor the last t~o years. In nervous debility
invaluae and RECOMMEND it to all who I4lay need
AL lnvlEuratIng rtupVatIll- tonic.
O. I WALKER
Formerly Pastor Of Bjwdoiu 81. Church. Boston
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-06-23

WAsHINGToN'S PEAYEE.-In the sum-
NOR Of l11?, Washington. exploring alone
one day the position OF the British forces
on the hunks of the Hudson. ventured too
far from his own camp, and was compel
let bya sudden storm, and the fatiruc Of
his horse, to seek shelter for the niobt in
the cottage Of Il pious American peasant.
who, greatly struck by the language and
mHnner OF his guest, and listeninr ut the
door Of his chamber, overheard the follow
ing prayer from the father of his country.
- And now. Almighty Father. if it is
Thy holy will that we should obtain Il
place and name among the nations Of the
earth. grant that We may be enabled to
show our gratitude for Thy goodness. bv
our endeavors to fear and obey Thee Bless
us with wisdom in our councils, success in
battles. and let all our victories be TEMPER
ed with humanity Endow, also. our
enemies with enlightened minds, that they
become sensible of their injustice, and
willing to restore our liberty and peace.
Grant the petition Of Thy servant, for the
sake OF Him whom Thou hast called Thv
beloved Son. nevertheless, not nv will
but Thine be done. ''-M' Guars's ReLiqious
Opinions anil Gharaeter Of WuMiugtou
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-06-23
$oetry.
BE CONSIDERABLE.

OH if you!knew what simple things.
OF cheer the heart of others.
We'd frequent find our heartsprings
Brimful of bliss. my brothers.
A cheerful smile, pleasant word.
Which we can always give,
Pe.chance some dropping heart hath stirred,
With strength to love and Eve.
An act NAV be By us unmarked,
But kenned by watchers near;
The so 1g which we UNDECIDED sing,
Ma st~ke snother's ear.
If we but give OIL" widows mite"
To aid the general veal,
To help along the cause of right,
How apgel-lile we feel.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-06-23

WHAT THEY DO IN NAPLES. -FestivalS,
begging. dining, and doing nothing are
the ftvorite occupations of these people.
lhls is one of the countries where even a
beggar rides if possible. They cannot
understand how any one should walk
from choice. \ person on foot, unless he
shows too plainly that lie is Il stranger Gall
foreign pedestrians get the name " Inglesi''
I-Engllsh). may 20 his way without
much fear Of beggars; he soon has the
reputation of being Il pittorc, or beccar
himself; not an enviable reputation. per
hap>. but on which,, about Naples, saves
the unending torment of being followed
and called after by every second man.
woman or child YOU meet, asking for a
few ren'eSSinli. On one of the HOLIDAYS
dozen OF twenty people of all kinds
priests, monks, porters. women-get a
sort OF cart. a cu'e>SO, or cale>h, and pill
lns IN, from the patriarch to the infant in
arms. away they 90 for 4 picnic
But. of course. there is some business,
zone m 50 l;.i &c city rs Naples; the peo-
PIE 90 not All lito AMI walk and loci, -,
each other. The shopkcepora krIu,, th.t
the foreigners who visit their city are fond
OF beautiful things, and fill their shops ne
c"r"lnGly. There arc many iewelrv stores
and very beautiful ornaments Of coral
most dclicatclv tinted with nink ,oI Of
lava from Nesuvi,s, and Of tnrtn;sa. sheu
Tie Girls who read this skctch worl IA w. ~,
delighted to 90 into one Of the I'm i,r.r -
manufactures where they make thosr
beautiful articles. And there. too. these
things are very cheap. for the coral and
tortoi>e-shcll. and Lava are obtained close
by Naples. and the workmcn receive small
wages. and the merchants are anxiu1s tn
get Your money. Then there are hand
some boxes. fms. etc., made from wool
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-06-23

FATHER 5 G"RBLtR.-Mv father has ON
ms farm two turkey hens and one. ,r,,I,yI,
One OF the hens had brood of chicks. The
o'ller htd just got ready to set: She was
'ccordlngiy furnished with twrnty-thre4
eE"s he next morning the robbler wa,
missing, and, on search, he was f,unJ =.
ing on = nest which he had made. abn,+
three feet from the hen, having twelve
Eggs under hun. Whenever he and tho
hrh BON htpprnc to be of the nest AZ 1l,.
>aile time. he always took the nest ON
winch she had last sat. and he ALWAYS hal
me Twelve eggs. leaving hcr only eleven
lie sat his time out. and left the nest win
even chicks: OF wnich he takes the great
est care calling them just as The fema e
ioes. and IS as savage a, a dor in th.i,
lelehce'-0. IT, W., IN american Nplrt>-
nan.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-06-23
MISCELLANEOUS.
MEG A Il BITTER
Purely Vegetable, free from Alcohol
r X T. * 4 .
D r. w A l. X Z RS
CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BITTERS.

! DR.. J. WALKEK'S CALIFORNIA VINEGAR
BlTTEEs purely Vegetable preparation,
made chiefly from the native herbs found on
the lower range of the Sierra Nevada noun
tanS of Calitol MA. the medical properties
of which are eXtractcdthere from without the
use of Alcohol. The quc> ion is almost
daily asked, :. What i the cause of the un-
parallclcd success of NI>EGAR BITTERs."
Our answer ls, that ti.cy remove the cause
of disease. and the PARENT RECEIVERS his
health. They are the great blood purifier
and a lfe--iving principle. Il perfect Rene
vator and invigorator of the system. New
or before in the history of the world has
medicine been compounded possessing the
remarkable qualities of VINEGAR BlTTEss
in healing the sick of every disease man is
heir to- They are a gentle Purgative as
well AS a Tonic. relieving Congestion or In
termination of the Liver and Ni>ceral Organs
in Bilious Diseases.
II p,sn rW enjoy good hcalth, let them Use
VINEGAR EITTrRS as medicine. and avoid
the use of alcohol >tmulantS in every form.
No j,trSon ran tale Mc~e Btttrs ace, I'd
inc to directions, and remain long unwen,
provided their bones are not dccayed bv
mineral poison or other means, and vital
organs wasted beyond repair.
GrMtJnl Wou>ahdS proclaim VINEGAR
BITTERs the most wonderful Invi-orant that
ever sustained the sinking system.
Bilious. R,mUtcht. 0nd Iterneitfent
FtrtrS, which are prevalent in the val
lcvS of our great rivers throughout the
United States, especially those of the Miss,
Ohio, Missouri, Illinois. tennessee. Cum
berland, Arkansas. Red. Colorado. Mobile.
Savannah. Roanoke. Braces, RIO Grande,
i.l.o
with their vast tributaries, throughout our
entire country during the summer and au-
tulmn. and remarkably - during seasons OF
unusual heat and d yncSS. are Invariably &C
ccmpa1ied by extensive arrangements of the
stomach and liver, and orler abdominal
yi>cera. In their treatment, Iu1cative. ex
crting a power fill influence upon rh,>e vari-
ous organs, is essentially ncrc>>arv There
i no csthantc for the purpose equal to Dr.
Udkers C"l!f"5niu tt"crar Bltters. as
they Will specify remove the d;lh-coored
yi>cid matter With which tie bowels are
loaded. at tie sane tln4c stimulating the
~ccrctionS Of the liver. ard generally reStor-
ing the healthy functions of the digestive
organs.
Ly>Jel>fa or I,75gestiom. Headache.
Pam IN tie shoulders. Cough, tightne>s of
the chc-t. b!Zzlns>S, Sour Eructations Of
the ST. mach. Bad taste IN the mouth, Bill
liou> Attacks, rallfaIion Of tie Heart, IN
tiaminatIoI4 If tie lungs Pam III the region
Of the kidneys, and hundred other painful
- mpt'lnS. are the ofi>pIin-> Of Drspep-
ia One bottle vii prove a better ruaran-
tee Of the merits than a lengthy advertise
utnt.
>rreru'rr or Hmy's Er1.White Swell:ncs,
lcFr~, Eiy>ipelaS, Swcllcd neck Goitre,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-06-23

THE GARDENS OF MoRoCco.-Th !
groves of rose trees and the flower farms
of Morocco are said by recent traveller
% exceed in extent and value those of
Mexico. The general climate ofthe coun-
Try is very favorable to this kind of culture
Swept alternately by tie breezes of the
Atlantic and the Mediterranean, and tenn
percd by the SHOWS of the Atlas ranges.
the degree of heat in Morocco is much
lower than in Algeria. while the soil is
exceedingly fertile To the date. palm,
and to orange and lemon trees. the eli
mate appears to be especially suited, the
dates Of Talifant having BEEN famous
even from Roman times. The orange
plantations are of very great extent in
various parts Of the country, while olives
nd almonds are also staples exported in
argc quantities. Seeing that this fertile
and, within five days steam of London,
produces 50 much vegetable wealth under
The most barbarous cultivation. it appears
extraordinary that European enterprise
lor> not. in such Il climate. seek profitable
EMPLOYMENT for its over-abundant capital
n its application to the development OF
such vast resources so close at hand, in
stead of gong to so far a field as Australia
or America
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-06-23

MANURE FOR GKAssEs.-The Michigan
Eunlcr gives the following results of e..
perimrnt> conducted ut the State AGrlcul-
,ural College i'll Michigan, with different
mElnurcs Us top dressing for grasses:
he results of singh top dressing on
il t plots of nearly half IN acre each of
sandy warm soil, exhibited the following
facts II; the end of three years : the top
Il sing WAS applied in 1864, and grass
WAS cut twice each season in 1864 and
ie66 The produce of each cutting and
of each lot weighed separately and Il
perfect record kept The results for the
four seasons we're us follows: On the plot
to Which no manure OF fertilizer was APP
Piled. the total weight of hay yielded per
acre was $40 pounds. Where two
bushels of plaster per acre were applied
the Weld was 1920 pounds. a gain of
4,iN4 pounds. Where five bushels of wood
ashes We're applied the yield per acre was
- pounds. Where three bushels of
an were >"Ml' yer acre. the yield Was
l'.9bJ pounds, u gum per ~ Of 5 227
pounds here twenty loads OF muuh
per acre were Laid on the yield was l4GoS
4 cain IF to pounds. These are the re-
Suits which Indicate that there are fertili-
GERS which viii produce rs good results as
plaster. For instance the plaster yielded Il,
9;,in of u per cent. while the horse man
ure gave an increase of I per cent or near
" Il ton more of grass in the three wears
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-06-23

FARMERS AND HORSEBACK RIn,xc
Every farmer ought o have one Good riI
inT h"rN"-that IS every t:.rmcr win, korns
hr"r horses or more. Even if he k..i,>
put two Ii Is more economical TO keen e,
slddI" and use t whenever it can he H.. i
t. substitute than t. wear ami tear =,
harn' S and carrag" over The n,is.r.,I,1..
roads which are too generally found J.,
"""d rId ne II r>e en- generally he pIirh-
t>ed Tor the price of Il harness and c.trI,,r,
he cost OF keeping is sclrc,!v or,.t,,.r #
ne II llItV and improvement i'm V am. of E,
Wcll-carod-fOr horse i AIKEN into .,,.,.,.,,,.
We should lie to see horseback rijiur
for hoiIl III" and women. herunlc fash
i"n'bIc. We would fir rather see :,
Young farmer We'll mounted on =. rnnJ
hor>' than TO see him riding in \ >uIkv he
'lhh ms ttncv trotter Stimulating the mir
ana appearance of Il Jockey. There j
great opportunity for improvements OF
manners and general appearance to rcsnIr
rom the physical exercise horseback
I'''h@ VIII give our Yong men and
women 1t would destroy much If ,h,
ff"mntcy which exists. hrrct 4 robIni.
''n more graceful physique and c,lria.c.
INA >''N" Il Nr>t amount of imr and money
I horseback riding were more rrn.r,II,
substituted for carriage riding amour orr
lr"ple.-Hur,t. Sea- IOrLer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-06-23

SALT FOR MANURIAL PURPOsEs.-The
beneficial effects of salt in agricultural
operations become more and more recog-
niZ ,b e rs its application to various crops
i, increased in practice. In England it is
well known. that large consumption OF
salt constantly takes place, in spreading it
upon the growing grain. Manures, cs-
prciallv barn-yard, are found to be more
tfrctive 10y being treated with salt. In
This country. it has been abundantly shown
that Il bu>hcl of salt on barley Is worth
three bushels of grain. and 1t is equally
tdvantay eous on wheat. One OF its uses
is to stitfen the straw, by which it becomes
less liable to lodge, and the berry of the
..rlin i observed to be more pump. and
less liable to shrivcl. Salt regulates the
slice, in the soil which the growing plant
needs 1t i now stated that in one dis
rict. ut least. at the West. sailed wheat
brings five cents more per bushel than
that crown without salt. No doubt exists
hat the yield per acre is increased by
several bu heels. Under these circum
stances the 1Ise of salt upon grain fields is
likely 10 become much more general than
heretofore, and that it will be fou d t" pay
be Manufacture and trade in fertilizers
have grown into such proportions thai
hey are included in the market reports of
he city papers. but i'll salt the farmers
will find al article that will need no man
IpuE,Jion to tit it for use, and that for
and economy will have no
competitor, II we except gypsum.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-06-23

IT l. o BOsTOS. March 10. 1865
Dear s., 1t IS as much from of duty Of
slatltuue That write to say that your VEGETINE-
even II II is laten medicine has been of great help
10 me "he nothing else seemed to avail which could
sdleS use Either excessive mental work unusual
caie oIlh4s upon me nervous exharsol that desper
ai! needs steep, but as Desperately detieS Night
after night the poor tired BODY sleep until The
gay Dawn IS welcomed back, and begin our work
urea ont with an almost lrultles chase rest Now
nave foilnd that little taken just before
t.lrt etcS me sweet and immediate sleep. and with
oHt the EVIL effects the narcotics
tnhk TWO things would tend to make brain workers
sleep lst-A little less work I'd little more NE1;F-
l NE. Ms PRESUMPTION has helped me
Now have particular horror of =" patent medicine"
Dut nave Il greater horror of being afraid tell the
straight out truth. The NEGErINE has helped me
ana l own Il W. Yours &c,
J. :. DfCKERSON
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-06-23

TO DESTROY CCRRANT WORMs-A
correspondent of the Congreg .tionalist
givr> directions how to prevent currant
bushes from being destroyed by worms
The e gs are deposited on the under side
of Il tender leaf about the time the suck
cr> of the Gun rant bush are a foot high
When the rrrS begin to hatch, the Young
feed on tn" Juice of he leaf until they can
crawl. Then they drop down and scatter
soon after the ewr i deposited the leaf will
iu.-n a purpe-rtldish color. Such leaves
~h"uld BE- pluckcd as fast rs they appear.
and hundreds of little creatures will be
found he microscope reveals them
plainly The leaves should be cut so care
fall that none of the destructive insects be
scattered
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-06-23
SAVING STREET S,'KApINt;S- The III

SAVING STREET SCRArINGS.- best
heap of rich t,rtiliZiny material that
ever owned was a pile composed of street
-crnping, and good horse stable manure,
evenly proportioned. The first was pur-
chased at Il low rate. and embraced every
ina ~iHablr ingredient that one could
think of to turn into plant food. The
br~i> appeared to be about equally proper
toned between leaves, kitch' n otfll and
horse droppinyS and this was placed
during the first manipulation in alternate
layers with the manure. 1t was turned
and Thoroughly incorporated together dur
ing the summer. so that by the succeeding
spring | never SAW such Il mass of black
umctuoH> compost as this presented. 1t
went on my tlrwrr-bcdS, my garden and
field crops, and | was always under the
impression that never before had such
success ;ls this particular autumn returned.
he most ser Gus trouble was. not where
to apply it; but what should | do without
I portion. for it seemed Just the thing for
all; and | shall not soon forget the 81 ze
of my roses. the color of my Sickle pears.
nor my excellent vegetables during that
memorable season. Should circumstances
prove favorable. | will again be- a bidder
for Il similar blr-tin in the way of street
>crapinys--NelC York Tribune.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-06-23
MISCELLANEOUS.
THREE POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION

DURING the past five years the NEGETINE has been
" no We're at hrst most lncreduous in regard
erS 'ff
Ihere are three essential causes for those having
SUCH horror of patent medicines changing their
OPINION and lending theis influence toward the advan
ceineh1 OF EGEI1NE LIST it is honestly prepar-
eu neulclne from barks roots and herbs. 2d-ft
esy accom- fishes all that is claimed for it. without
edN wing any bad effects the system 3dIt presents
honest vouchers testimonials from honest we'll
Know cIZens. whose SIGNATURES sufficient gIar-
conslderatlon the vast quantity Of medicine broug
o43nspiGuousy before the public through the flaming
auNertiSelne1lts in the newspaper columns with no
proof OF merit vouchers of what it has done
81 Prde IN presenting the following testimonial
pastor Of the South Baptist Church Boston