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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-03-23

but contributions are made and gladly mace.
They cast their bread upon the waters that
they may gather it with an increase of an
hundred fold after many days. They build
ships and employ seamen, that they may push
their commerce to the distant ends of the
globe. They are liberal in the prime of life,
that they may be able to say to their souls in
old age, "Soul, thou hast much goods laid up
in store" The wisdom of the children of this
world is most manifest in their earnestness.
Whatever may be the object of their pursuit,
they pursue it with intense earnestness. They
think about it and talk about it, more than
they think and talk about all other things
together. All other subjects are of minor
importance. Their earnestness makes them
ready to undergo deprivation and keep their
appetites in subsection.
All the Church needs to cause her to grow
and flourish, is that the members Of the church
be as wise in the management OF her affairs,
as the children of the world are in the man
agement of their various avocatlons OF life.
The King and head of the church would then
bless his people, and peace and prosperity
would be their common inheritance. 1t is a
shame that those who are contending for a
crown of righteousness should be less wise
than those who are contending for a crown
that perishes.
Tacitly, we are informed by the Saviour in
the parable of the rich man and the unjust
Steward, that every one is steward. God'
in his providence, has given US charge OF some
thing. He has made it our business to Watch
over some part of his vast domlDlons' we
may waste his goods, but we will do it at our
own peril. God may bear with US long, but
finally the hour will come when be will say to q,
us, "Thou mayest be no longer Steward"
Then we will find that no opportunity will be
given US either to dig or beg.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-03-23

W. 81. q J. y, HEHsN!DVlN,lA Asen1sss: -:
February II ~ - :. - I. .,.a. sm q 9.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
For the VERMONT FARMER.
Greeting.

In late issue Of the FARMER | notice an
allusion to "Lura Bells" letter if the writer
was little suspicious of exclusveness, that
the "Happy Band" could lin my opinion)
have no members outside the Pine Tree state,
allow me to say that suspicion is groundlsss,
that am as anxious as any one that the
"Vermonters" give us in the future as they
have done in the past, their noble, aspiring
thoughts. Is it the presence Of the grand
old mountains, the fresh liis-giving air that
gives to their productions the lofty tone of
thought that pervades them2 Or does poetry
not depend on externals in any degrse2 Who
will answer this question for me2
am much interested in the discussions
that occur at intervals on different subjects,
and think they must result 10 benefit to all
who receive them in the right spirit. Yet
II We would derive pleasure and profit from
them we must preserve a spirit of union and
good will, and let me say just here that l
don't think We give Vermont more than we
receive in the literary line, so there need be
no envy on either side about that.
Speaking Of giving, am quite interested
in the talk about it. l will tell you what
think, IL am a very opinionated person you
know. Now it seems TO me that the very
pleasure of the person on whom the gift is
bestowed is a part Of the pleasure Of giving
at least it is SO with me. 1t would give me
pain instead Of pleasure, to know that gift
Of mine was not appreciated, was received
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
For the VERMONT FARMER
The Spartan Mother.

Many centuries ago there lived in the
southeastern part of Greece people called
the Spartans. They were a nation of war;
riors, strong, hardy and courageous. A
great deal of their power was owing to their
laws, one of which we should consider very
cruel now. It was that all sickly and de-
formed children should be put to death. Let
US 60 back in fancy to that time.
In one Of the many vine-clad cottages Of
that sunny land there lives young husband
and wife, poor in this worlds goods, but rich
in their love for each other and their only
child a beautiful babe, the idol of their
hearts. Surely heaven will deal mercifully
with them and leave their innocent joy
undimmed by sorrow. But, no a shadow
falls upon the young bride, for the strong
man by her side sickens and dies and she is
left alone with her little one. How her
heart, bruised and bleeding, turns toward
that! How all her hopes and affections
Irvine about its being! And as she looks
into Its future she thinks Of the time when
1t will be woman, tall as herself, perhaps,
and a companion upon whom she can lear
for comfort and support. Can it be that
the shadow will grow darker and the cloud
heavier? Yes; for sorrow more bitter
more terrible than the first is approaching
A sudden spriDging from her arms in a mo.
ment of frolic, heavy fall, and her child is
a cripple for life. If she loved it before
she loves 1t now thousand-told more in it
suffering and helplessDess, but the stern Law
demands its death. In her agony she plead:
| khak kh,o ka snaro1 ia 4,
one, and her all 1t shall be no burden t
any one. She will work for it, do anything
only SO that her life may be spared, for she
cannot kill it. But all her pleas are una
vailing.
Day after day she delays the fatal deed
until she can do so no longer. Then, sum
moniDg all her energies, she goes with it t
the gulf where so many hapless Innocent
found their grave. She gazes long into it
face. until its every feature is printed upor
her memory. How her heart smites her a
the little one looks up so lovingly and trust
ingly into her face. Two or three times sh,
tries to throw il, but her strength fails. A
length she closes her eyes, and, casting j
into the sea by one mighty effort, falls bacI
in swoon.
Slowly she came back to consciousness
but she was never the same person again
Her mind was shattered. She lived To-
years a white.haired old woman, sometime
sitting for hours together, rocking and sing
ing soft lullaby to her baby, as she said
at others, pleading for the life of her dar
ling, or living over the terrible scene by tn
water. Surely Sparta purchased her strength
at a terrible cost. Cuo CLAIR.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
For the VERMONT FARnnn.
1t IL More Blessed to Give than to Re-
oeive."


have read the communications on this
text in the FARMER Of December II with
tho greatest interest, aud will say TO Sub
Rosa" that she is quite right 10 her SUPPOSE
ton that | am Of the same opinion still, and
even moro so for her letter and arguments.
What Is II to DO blessed? Is it not to be
made happy Then no one who, by our
gifts, is laid under an obligation grievous to
be borne can be blessed, certainly; nor eau
there be much pleasure or blesseduess in
giving, under those circumstances.
And one word right here for the patient,
sanctiied, high-spirited clergyman. II
donation to them be such an experience as
"Sub Rosa describes, where is the blessing Of
giving to them2 For my right hand l
would not torment and tempt felow-crea-
ture 30, and least Of all Gods minister,
whom we should love and sustain next to
our own household
Aud about the emigrant family. My
teart responds to every line. l firmly be-
lieve should have done the same. | have
done no less. But, my sister, what did you
give them that you had not first received
You have received from Providence, by the
hand Of industry and the favor Of circum-
stances, the home that sheltered you and
your children; the food and clothing that
you divided with the destitute the capabil.
ity, health and strength to cook and carry
across the fields, and the husband, with a
noble, generous heart that would not turn
the sufferers away, though the neighbors
frown.
Now, is your heart alive and agow with
your blessing Of receiving2 think if you
look closely right here was great blessing
and you knew it not, for Just where you
speak Of that feeling Of true thaukfuness, to
the Giver Of oil good for the ability to aid
those poor unfortunates, your pride too came
along and you were also thankful that you
were not like them, Obliged to receive the
bounty of another.
In owliness of mind, we may find many,
many things to be thankful for, that we rc.
cieve SO constantly they now pass uuuoticed
by.
Christmas is almost here and even while
write my hearts, divided for my mother fingers
should be busy iashioning the gifts to make
the little ones happy-not to lay them un-
der obligation for aught but love and remem.
brauce for the Christ child
To my sister "Mattie Lawrence" what can
l say ? Her voice, through the silent pen,
comes to me like the voice Of God, like an
inspiration from the spirit of just ones made
perfect. 1t is true wrote of material en-.
jOyment, of earthly experience, but away
down in my heart adore the Lord Jesus
Christ who gave us all things richly to en-
joy, and above all the gift Of salvation. What
have we that we did not receive.
II friends priced the gift Of friendship as
they should, if children appreciated the low
ing-kindness Of their parents, if parents hon
ored and encouraged the effort of the child
to do well, if husbands were grateful aud
wives thankful to each other for benefits re
ceived, if we all learn in everything to give
thanks, will we not all be more blessed thar
now? FANNY.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
To Correspondents.

We are very grateful for the abundance
Of good articles which the old and new
friends SO kindly favor us with. Several
new names have been added TO our list Of
late, and we think the department slowly
but surely improving. We do not wish to
give more space to personals, as we have
given the Vermont and New Hampshire cor.
respondents about an equal hearing, but
make this proposition. We will print list
Of the contributors, with their nom de plumes
who will send us their permission within two
weeks. We should be pleased to print the
list without missing name,
A very few articles have not appeared as
they we're Of local interest, and two or thre'
personals that were too much of repetition
of former ones.
We do not propose to occupy much space
as il is limited, but will arrange and "smoott
out all defects" as We are so often requested
to do, aud il we are all permitted to work
together this year may We all be better, wise
and happier for the association. Ed.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
For the VERMONT FARMER.
A Few Words on Health.


am very grateful for the cordial recsp-
ton given me, and will endeavor to be wor-
thy Of place among the correspondents. l
gladly welcome "R. J. H." to seat by my
side, il she is willing TO occupy II with 50
poor a companion. And now am TO have
so good company l shall wish TO meet with
you quite often, and at this time will offer
a few thoughts on Health" As rule
people are not at enough pains TO have
supply Of fresh air, and especially is this the
case in winter when the doors and windows
must be closed on account Of the severity of
the weather.
Wishing to air your sleeping apartment
and finding no ventilation, perchaace you
proceed to the window with the intention Of
dropping il, and finding this impracticable
you untasten and raise it, when some one ex-
claims, "Whst are you doing1 Il is cold
enough now! Why, l never think Of OPEN
ing my window in the winter Do put it
down before yon take your death cold"
Such persons having caught cold, spite Of
their precautions, con6ne themselves to the
house, hardly leaving their rooms through
fear Of taking more, thus breathing the
tainted air again and again into their lungs,
and keeping themselves weak and irritable
for weeks.
Why do they not know that being thus
confined corrupts their blood, and renders
their systems more susceptible to disease 7
Why do they not admit heavens pure air ?
Confning themselves is bad enough then
how much worse is it for them to take drinks
and medicines that have been standing I'M
covered in the room, absorbing the obnoxious
gases which counterfeit their beneficial quail
tiles.
One of the fruitful causes of illness
among children is the badly-planued and
worse constructed schoolhouses. In most
schoolhouscs there is plenty Of ventilation,
but it is calculated to keep the feet cool
while box stove at one end aud pipe ex-
tending thence to the other end of the room
directly over the pupils seats, seems designed
for the express purpose Of keeping their
heads hot.
Need give the results? Those near the
stove and under the pipe are suffering from
heat and headache, aud cannot be relieved
us it will not do at all to open the doors, and
dropping the windows causes drafts of cold
air to strike those beneath, who are probably
already suffering with cold feet.
Is it any wonder that there are uneasy OF
drowsy pupils, and badl y-recited lessons
say nothing of the teachers mental ant
physical feelings under such circumstances
They must be endured to be fully apprs
ciaIed.
As the parents seldom visit the schoo
they do not realize the amount of injury re
ceived by their children 10 such places.
Will not some one more capable than !
am take up pen in behalf Of the children
GERALDINE.
East Warren, Dec. 1S. 1875.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
For the VERMONT FARMER.
Grandmothers.

In the literary department of the FARMER,
l often read something from grandmothers,
and though precious baby lips call me by
the endearing name, claim no benefits for
myself, but would speak of those who have
are still trying to make themselves useful to
the second aud third generations.
Such an one, we have still with US, who
has passed her S0th birthday, and though
in feeble health, is cheerful and active, and
her desire to be useful, is as great as at any
time in her life. She is at present weaving
carpets and knitting stockings for her grand
children has woven ia Yards, pieced two
patchwork bed.auilts and knit nine pairs
of stockings in the past six mouths,
This will never be said OF us at her age,
should we live so long, for we are degenera.
ting, so far as such work is concerned not
one half of our daughters know how to spin
and reel a skein of warn, and some | regret
to say cannot even kit one.
1t is these great grandmothcrs, who claim
our sympathy; even more, we should willing
ly DENY ourselves the comforts OF life, If
need be, for their sake. Give them the sun.
NEST apartments, the softest chair by the
ireside, always the same seat at the table,
never asking them TO change for visitors,
the best cur of tea. and tenderest piece of
steak.
They should always have an opportunity
to attend church if thew desire II. even Il
some Young member of the family is denied
the privilege. The children should be early
taught that she must be "6rst served by
setting them this example.
Let her sit at the head of the table. espec-
ially ia her own household a dauRhter.in.
law has no right to install herself there, uu
less she chooses to give it up.
Some who are not Intentionally unkind,
are so entirely oblivious of others comfort,
that they cannot be expected TO perform those
"little deeds of kindness" that help to make
life pleasant in an old age, and have known
those 50 selfish or unprincipled as to neglect
the comfort of mother in her declining
years, even while confined to bed of sick.
ness, from which they knew she could never
rise, leaving her alone large share Of the
time, and when administering 20 her wants
doing it in hasty, reluctant manner, instead
Of making it q labor Of love, and when the
spirit had departed from the worn out body
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
FOR the VERMONT FARNRR.
THE PALACE BEAUTIFUL.
II SUB ROSA,


As on our pilgrimage we go,
Still treading towards an unseen home,
We often build in our minds anew
A palace beautiful OF our own.
We lay Its Easements, and raise It's walls.
And form its turrets and crown its dome,
And place It's fountains, and pave Its streets,
And fancy II like the heavenly home.
We build on II most at eventlde;
For the right material seems to lay
In the roseate track Of the setting sun,
As the curtain falls on the vanished day
And in the moonlighrs silver sheen,
Meath the solemn calm Of the starry spheres,
We often gaze for our palace towers
Till our eyes ore filled with wistful tears.
Yet the busy whirl Of daily life,
0fweary wsrk and corroding care,
Prosperity and endless strife,
on turns our hearts from our palace fair.
But when the shadow Of AEraers wings
Across our thresholds chance to fall,
Or poverty grinds, or calumny stings,
We Ay TO the shade Of our palace walls,
And cry, 80, Father! how long, how long"
Ere the burden of this great cross be passed,
And we in tho shade of thine Eden bowers
Shall rest from the woes Of life at last,
Then as our faith and hope will serve
To rear this fabric passing fair
That we build on the rock Of charity
Should be our ever unceasing care.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

asld Of action their hands will hold the
helm Of state. Arc we doing our duty BY
ihemf If 80 then we need not demand ouI
rights, but patiently wait yet little Will,
and all the wrongs that now exist will surely
be righted. For
THE hand that rocks the cradle
Is the hand that rocks the worldn
SARAH BRIoHAM MANSFIELD.
RorbWrV, December 30.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

We mete unto others will be measured To
us again"
But hearken think hear the footsteps
Of Santa-Claus, they say he usually makes
hasty calls, but have known him TO linger
for twelve days or more Before be departs
let us remind him one and all to Gil great
grandmether's stocking.
POmfret Vermont. r. M. l..
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

A bright little three years old boy living
just out of the village. thought to diversity
his play the other day by holding religious
exercises; so he put on his Grandmother
spectaces, took up the testament and made
a pretence of reading chapter. Then he
laid aside book and glasses and knelt dowr
few moments. On looking around and not
seeing his grandparents in the proper posi-
ton he said sharply-,chy don't you turn
ouer.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
NO. A.
TNARM OF 20 ACRES, situated

IL mann, N. H. One and one-half story house and L,
painted white. Carriage house, hog house aud two
barns, 35x40 Farm will cut from 30 to IS tons Of hay
moving, tllage, pasturing and wood land Four
miles from depot two miles from stOl post ONCE and
church. On good road and in good neigh bOThOod.
Price S26OOi $500 down. and balance 500 per year,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
For the vERnOur FARnEE.
WHEN 1 FORGET.
M GRACE ArHERToN.

NJ GRACE ATHERToS.
When | forget, the sun will shine
No more on earth for me,
The moon will lose her radiance,
The stars sink In the sea.
The wind will laugh and sigh. as now
The seasons all grow old
The earth stlll make its circuit round,
When I'm beneath the mould.
When forget, the wind laughs back
And echoes DER the sea,
Then toying with the crested waves
That curl so scornnnlly.
Forget, may /, when heavens arch
Is rolled into scrolls
When earth and sea alike are one,
And time shall cease to roll.
When forget, while mem'ry clings
Around my heart for aye,
And weaves a spell, a magic spell
And reason holds her sway.
Forgotten All such idle words
Will no'er be said ofme.
Ifmemory lives beyond deaths tide,
Mine will be fresh Of thee.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

tiful as any woman can be. There are men
who have a good deal of the feminine in
their makeup. aud women who have good
deal ofthe masculine. We prefer the for
mer
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

ia less kind spirit than that in which IL
was bestowed
Giving you warning that may come
again say goodbye.
JULIA MAY Williamson.
BrOokside Farm, Me-, December. 1875.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
No. p.


LNNFIELD, N. II. Farm of 175 Acres.
" Three aud cne-haf miles to depot, ~ miles 10
church. store etc. Two cottage houses Joined together
by an L, built for two families. SIX finished rooms IN
each house. Painted white. Green blinds. Two barns,
Running water az houio and 0 barn arm Uui Il we'll
divided into moving, tillage, pastuTng and wood
land. Can DO moved with machine and cuts SO tons,
nearly all English hay. Good apple orchard and a
small sugar orchard. This ls very
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

Ladies' and gentlemen Also invited TO contribute ar
cles for this department. upon subjects which will be Of inter-
10 the general readersuch the home, the garden
health diet dress culture Of fruits and flowers education
aud anything which viii tend 10 Instruct and elevate human
uy.
0ood poetry will he very soceptable.
you use nom De plume, write your true under
u, with line between.
for the convenience Of composors please write plainly
In good black ink, and on side Of the paper only
Articlesmay bedrected tothe Edeas The Farmer
and must he received as Wednesday 10 claim In
serton the next week amer.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
No. s..

CANAAN, y, II. Farm 100 ACRES,
~ We'll divided into moving tlllsgs, pastqrlng and
and OnehAlf story, finished rooms. Barn 95xiO
horse barn 20x25. Buildings all In good repair Three
and one-hAn miles 10 depot and one aud one-haf 10
church, stores, post office, etc. Price $1,000, 900
cash, and balance To suit purchaser.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
APPLE ORCHARD nE 100 TREES.

Farm will cut about ~ tons OF hay, II Is bounded
two sides by the main travelled road and is less
than two miles from church, post office, depot, stores,
ETC. Distance 10 school house One-half mile. Price
50 200 e. 900 cash down, and balance In yearly pay.
ments 10 suit purchasers
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
GOOD APPLE ORCHARD.

House implanted been built ten years. Five miles
from depot two and half miles from church. stores
post office, etc. Farm situated within one-half mile
Of large steam null whore they employ from rs 10 SO
men. Price 81, iOO $500 cash down. ane balance 500
per year,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
WINDSOR COUNTY
WINDSOR COUNTY
Mutual Fire Insurance
90 M p A N Y.
woodstock, Vermont.
L.VCORPOR.gTED OCTOBER
30. 1885.
DIRECTORS:
Woodstock, Vermont

Dudley g. DenisOn, ROyaIton; James
q. Jones, Woodstock; VIM VI. PinRry,
PerlsinsviIIe; PhiIO Hatch, woodstock;
ChRs. n. Raymond, BrIdgewRter; Otis
OhOmberIin, POmfret; Charles A. For
bush, Springfield; George n. Chapman,
Woodstock, VIM II. walker, Ludlow.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

TlAHM OF 20 ACRES, CANAAN, N. u.
IL House a story. Five finished rooms Barn 9oI35.
Farm well divided into moving, tlage pasturing and
MnOd land.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
DESIRABLE STOCK FARM,
No. .,

we'll located on good road Price $500, 81, 500 cas-
down, and balance in yearly payments to suit pu
chasers.