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M1pp1.KRuRv VT oct. II, 1858.

MIDDLEBuRY, Vt 0c'' ~ h000'
Mr.. VIM. L. BRADLEY, ,zu-
DEAR S1R:-I have an gu clay soil meadow Nv
ofabout three acres; APP three years ago 0e
nv ton DRESSING Nth about one-halt barrel OF
the phosphate the B efoduc as P 4egaar
49, .oI f he, 20 the acre l applied about
the same 1--~dnt of phosphate each season, SOW
mo = 1tifly in the spring. The yield of hay has
Steadily increased each year, both in quantity
and quality since began the treatment with
phosphate, and this summer cut fully two tons
of hay to the acre, of far better quality than that
grown on the same land in its former impover-
erished condition think that this land is now
what would be called rich meadow; whereas
three years since it would hardly pay for now
ing. | think hay grown on land manured with
phosphate is worth at least three dollars per ton
more than that grown on ordinary land, without
phosphate-and l certainly would make that
difference in purchasing TO feed my own stock.
raised fine crop of potatoes on the phosphate
this season, and believe it an excellent manure
for that, and indeed all other crops.
Very truly, &c,
H. a. SHELDON.
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G. W. TRUE.

CRAFTsBURY, VT. Jan. Is, 1868.
WIN. L. BRADLEY, Esq,
DEAR SIR Il have used your Superphosphate
upon corn, potatoes, garden vegetables, and my
neld crop OF rutabagas, and uniformly with good
results, especially upon rutabagas has its effects
oeen marked, increasing the product at least four
I0ld the past season over those where no phos-
phate was used, planted side by side and in 9TH
er prospects treated precisely alike.
have used Superphosphate for several years
and of several different brands and will say from
what experience have had, feel the most
CONFIDENCE in yours ofany brand have used.
would now hardly think OF keeping my stock
through the winter without a good supply of
roots, and l would hardly think of trying to
raise the roots without your Superphosdhate.
Yours truly,
l. D. R. COLLINS
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CHELSEA, Vt Oct. 26, 1868.
Mr.. W. L. BRADLEY,
SIR:-Last spring l planted 10 acres with
potatoes, the soil in the piece being all alike
On two acres used two bbls. of your phosphate
in the hilton the balance of the piece, one ar
one half acres, put 20 bushels of common W.
ashes. From the two acres MANFRED with LOS
phate, dug 500 bushels of potatoes, whle III ~
one and one half which were dressed W.
the ashes, yielded but 1855 bushels.
Yours truly, orr
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PRINGLE'S REPORT.
To Mr.. CHADWICK

To Mr.. CHADWICK,
Chairman of the executive committee OF the
Caledonia County Agricultural society at OF.
Johnsbury, VT -
The time has arrived when the members of the
executive committee were TO report to the socie-
ty from their respective towns, In regard TO the
trial of different fertlIlIlZers oHeIeo loI safe III
the county.
Several persons in this town have during the
past season tried Paddock, Dean 5 Cos side by
side with Bradley's, of Boston, but not with
sufficient care TO give definite results.
l would state that last spring made propo-
| sal to Mr.. Paddock and to Mr.. Bradley that on
| condition of their furnishing quantity OF Phos-
| phate for trial l would take pains to make some
experiments different crops. Mr.. PADDOCK
made no reply, but Mr.. Bradley accepted my
offer on the condition that neither party should
| furnish direct from their manufactures.
| therefore purchased several hundred pounds
of the P. D. g. Cos phosphate from Hazen s
Brothers, Barnet, VT, also two barrels of Brad
| ey's from f. Deming, Wells River, VT.
| The land selected for this experiment was the
| poorest on my farm, having been twice cropped
with buckwheat without manure. | divided the
| piece into four lots for a corn crop as follows
! No. l, wei MANFRED with stable manure; No.
2 lightly MANFRED with stable manure; No. 3,
no stable manure; No. 4, neither manure or
| phosphate.
The first three lots had equal weights of phos-
phate in the following order: first, two rows, IA
| pounds BradIeys phosphate each row; next two
rows, IA pounds z. D. Cos each one, and so
on alternately through the whole piece. Each
row had its phosphate weighed by Fairbanks
scales, kept in the field for the purpose.
As to the result, would say that all came up
looking well except No. 4, which was small and
yellow.
After ten days. l noticed the Bradley rows
were getting ahead of the others, and at the sec
ond hoeing wonderful contrast could be seen
between Paddock's and Bradley's, so much as
| TO attract the attention Of persons on the high
way near by. | think the difference at this time
was fully one half in favor of Bradley's phos
phate, over that of Peddock's.
About the first of July a most destructive
hail storm nearly ruined the crops.
The first of September, 1 harvested the corn
as follows, viz:
Bradley's rows, IS baskets
PaddOck'S " %
| Lot No. 4, 8
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COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.

HAL W. FLANDERS ESTATE.
TATE OF Y E r M 0 n T ,
~ ORLEANS DISTRICT, SIS.
In Probate Court, held at Irasburgh, In said
District, on the 4th day of February, A. D. 1869
Andrew ]. Twombly administrator of the es-
tate of HAL w. FLANDERS, late of Brown
ington, in said district deceased, presents his ad-
ministration account for examination and allow
ance, and makes application for a decree of dis
tribution and partition of the estate OF said de-
ceased.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court. that
said account and said application be referred to
session of said Court to be held at the Probate
Office in Irasburgh, on the Oath day of Feb
A. D. 1869, for hearing and decision thereon:
And it is further ordered, that notice hereof be
given to all persons interested, by publication OF
the same three weeks successfully in the Orleans
Independent Standard, a newspaper published
at Barton, in said district previous to said time
appointed for hearing, that they may appear al
said time and place, and show cause, if any they
may have, why said account should not be al
| lowed, and such decree MADE.
By the Court. 6w3
Attest, E.A. STEWART, Judge.
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NEWPORT, VT, Jan. Is, 1869

NEWPORT, VT. Jan. Is, 1869
Messrs. BAKER, Brown & Co.,
GENTLEMEN have used Bradley's Patent
Superphosphate of Lime on my corn land for the
past four years, az the rate of about 200 lbs to
the acre in the hill. 1t invariably increases the
yieid of corn at least one-third. In the season
OF 1867 l think the phosphate increased my crop
two fold, as where no phosphate was used the
corn was inferior in quality and quantity. The
past season my corn was one-third better where
used the phosphate, notwithstanding the severe
drought.
Truly yours,
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~7ALKER'S ADDIST.
w The best, cheapest, and most practical ad-
ding machine ever in use. Will add columns of
figures to any extent, three columns at time,
as quick they can be written with pencil,
and the amount will always be right. A mistake
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Err, 208 Broadway, Room IA, N. Y. P. o. box
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(.ksn!a525 Gardeners

MN. l.. BRADLEY Will be happy to for
w ward his pamphlet of testimonials for 1869
with directions for using his famous Superphos-
plate of Lime, and other standard fertilizers.
free, on application. VIM. L. BRADLEY, "a
Broad-st., Boston.
SMTTH'S CATALOGUE OF
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-23

The details Of the loss of the Royal Mail
Cten'ao. G~-';~sa. IN tho ofh sc -. A"' :,
near Port Mercy, are published. The vessel
struck q rock, and went to pieces, not, how
ever before the passengers and crew were all
saved, except three persons who were lost
in transferring them in the boats to the Isl
and Of Desolation, from which point they
were taken on board the American schooner
Sarah II. Mersie, Of Gloucester, The San
tago lost everything on board except one
bag Of mail matter, and the schooner Merrie
threw overheard o large quantity Of its
freight to make room for the SentiaRo's pas,
sengers.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-23

The Louisville Jyurnal. Courier says that
Gen. Longstreet was indicted in 1853, in
the United States District Court for the ter.
ritory Of New Mexico, for smuggling. He
was at the time major in the L. s. army,
and in command Of q military post on the
Rio Grande. The process Of the Court
was not served on him for the reason that
the gates of the fort we're closed on the
Marshal. Gen. Garland, who was q relation
Of Longstreet. evaded the demand for his
surrender to the civil authorities, and or.
ganized a court of inquiry to investigate the
matter. The court found him guilty, and
Gen. Garland dlsapproyed the finding, and
the matter was settled by bis giving pledge
to the civil authorities that there should be
no more smuggling by the military. The
Journal Conrier concludes that this
fact must account for Grants nomination
Of Longstreet to the office Of Surveyor Of
the Port of New New Orleans.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-23

In the debate on the bill to repeal the
Tenure.ofOGice Act, on Saturday, Senator
Thayer declared that he had listened
throughout the debate for good reason
why the law should not be repealed, and
then proceeded to say as a reason why 1t
should be, that if any Senator occupied the
place of Grant he would want it repealed.
Senator Thayer is evidently philosopher
and logician. His argument is 50 strong
that, if admitted, it would turn out every
inmate Of prison in the country. He
grsvely invites his brother Senators to do
what they would want done if they were in
tho White House. If this argument is q
good one it certainly existed against the
passage Of the act.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-23

Can it be that Grant appointed Stewart
Secretary of the Treasury for the purpose Of
increasing his notoricty and thereby extend.
ing his spring trade for commission on
the increased sales? Merchants in New
York find it difficult to make a sale of drv
goods since Stewart has been 50 written, ,tele
graphed and talked about. Everybody
wants to buy of the Ex.Secretary Of the
Treasuy-thc man who was willing to give
away S6,O0O,O 900, for the privilege of hand
ling Uncle Sans cash for four years.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-23

The achievements OF Fisk Of New York
railroad notgriety, are thus summed up
by New York letter writer: James Fisk
having obtained control Of Erie, purchased
a steamboat line, bought an opera house,
imprisoned Samuel Bovlcs Of the Spring.
field RpuIIicU,, and projected a new stock
Board, now aspires to the ownership of q
New York daily. 1t reported in newspa
per circles that he offered Mr.. Raymond 4
Co., one million dollars for the Times few
days since. The offer was, however, declin.
ed
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-23

The Washington city part of the G. A. r.
has sent a committee to President Grant to
urge the claims to office OF the crippled sol.
diers The details of the interview have not
been given to the public, but the President
probably assured them that few of the
crpples would be furnished places if any
should be left over after all his relations and
personal friends, together with Washburne's
relations, should be supplied
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-23

Greeley is not merely bundle Of recol
lections Of busy life. In one week lately
he delivered two temperance lectures, ad.
dressed rural scientific society, talked to
the Farmers Club, made :wo trips to Wash.
ingtou, and wrote articles for an endless
number of newspapers and magazines.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-23

An exchange suggests that the reason
why the art Of sculpture has made no great
progress in this country is because We are
so constantly engaged in cbisling each
other, that We have no time to spend in chs.
ling cold marble.
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Chicago Market.


CHIoAoo, March 25
Flour dull At J,0OaG,26 good to choice spg
sGtras Wheat quiet, hrmer, closing at LILO ior
No 2 Corn, fair demand at 5i4a3 for new, oats
moderate request. steady 52I; Rye dull at /, ,2o4
for No J. Barley inactive, nominal at l,7JA5.
Whisky dull. frnor at So; Dressed hogs I2ta4 /;
Provisions quiet, trmer Pork 3O,OOa5O; Lard l7i
alS; Short ribs l55aI.
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HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTING.

THE undersigned have formed co partner
l. ship, under the frn Of SmealOn & scnlem
mer, for carry ng on the business Of House, sign,
and Steamboat Painting Grainng, Kalsomin.
ing. Paper Hanging Hlaiing, 80.
FRANCIS SMEALON.
JOHN SCHLEMMER,
Rock Island Aug. 20, 1858, df
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Dailp argus.
OFFICIAL PAPER.

The Indians are hencetorth to be dealt
with severely aui in earnest-they refuse
to scalp negro soldiers whom they Kill.
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ToIegraphcd 10 tho Argus
sr. LOUIS, March %.
Flour lower. Wheat firm choice fall firm, Corn
and oats very dull. Rye dropping l27al2y.
Barley heavy unchanged. Whisky 9. Proyis-
ions duh Pork a2gJa32 So Lard ISL
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UsloS srocx YARps, March %.

Cattle quiet, easy, receipts 1858, sslcs Ia at
6,7j cows TO good steers: IIogs Grmor
better, receipt, l23l, sold at 9,7jalo0O Tor light
to good; -hippcrs are buyers
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New York Market

%" ""PEm Ivnh, JIaIcu. -o.
Flour dull nominaIIy lower; wheat quiet firm
sales l40a2 store; corn firm s6n7 oats firm 733;
rye duh nominally 1885 pork DUH lower 81; lard
quiet weak lst
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TERMS.

"hEALf ARGUS established October Is, 1851.
DAILY AHdr'' established July 10, 1854.
AoNEAL JONES, PrOpristOrs.
"EhhLf ARers-Three Dollars year. if paid
Why ID advance, Twenty five cents will be
In Clubs Of 10 or more, at T.. so each and one
copy extra for every club Of 10.
pAlLf AnGrs-Two Dollars and Fifty Gents
t.o I2F every three months payable in advance, or
~ year BY the week, twenty-five cents, in
HoBGRr r. NcSEAL. MILTON Joyg,
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-02-11

country. From the experience have had
with lake in Pennsylvania, l consider it
the best clover grown for hay or pasturage.
1t has pale red and white flowers: q long.
iank stalk, and oval, obtuse leaves. which
are smaller and of lighter green than
those of the Red clovers. The blossom.
growing from the upper leaf joint, is glchu.
lar, and formed of fragrant blossoms sup
ported by stems. These blossoms are at
inst whitish and upright, and turn gradu-
ally to pale red, which, when Towering
mas passed, become brown and somewhat
bent. The calyx is smooth, and has tags
of equal length.
Alsike clover does not attain its full luxu-
rance until the second year after sowing,
and during the first year seldom arrives
at any great degree OF growth, unless on
rich, moist, clay soil. In the spring of
, 1857, grew, from seed sown about the
first of March, clever twenty four inches
in hight. The spring was very wet and
warm, and clover of all kinds grew extra
ordinarily and lodged very much. This
Alslke or Swedish Glover is best adapted
to mixture with other grasses For per-
manent grass land, Orchard grass and AL
slke clover mixed, [ consider the best and
most nutritious fodder that can be grown
Tor all kinds of stock. Orchard grass and
Alsike flower at the same time, and can
be moved as soon as in flower, or as soon
as the flower commences willing. Alsike
clover flowers ripen very slowly, and can
stand long time after coming in flower
1t IS the best clover to SOW with timothy,
! as 1t does not die off and get black. If
the farmer wishes to let his timothy stand
until after harvest, as great many farm.
ers do the Aisle will still hold a fresh
green color, and give the dry, over-ripe
timothy, fresh and healthy appearance,
and VIII also make timothy feed far better,
as stock relish timothy, especially if it be
overripe, where there is a mixture of good
green clover in it. Alsike yields on suitable
| soil, when mixed with grass, two tons per
acre. 1t loves clay soil, especially marty
| clay. 1t also thrives on almost any kind
| of soil with a clay mixture Alsike clover
does not grow as rank as common clover
after moving, therefore no second crop
can be expected from it, as in the case of
Red clover Its great advantage lies in
the fact that it is more hardy than any OF
the Red clovers, and can be cultivated on
moist soil and land that is flooded at GER
tain times of the year, on which Red clover
will not grow.-Farma Journal
Alsike clover viii stand more hard freez
ing than any other that is cultivated for
feed. It has a long tap root, with side
roots which take fast hold in the soil. It
is best adapted to moist rich soil, and
grows luxuriantly in vet loamy meadows.
The seed pods have, 1, 2, 3, and some
times grains of SEED, which extend out of
the calyx surrounded by the withered
crown. The seed is about one third the
size Of that Of the common Red clover,
and similar in shape; its color is a dark
green, verging somewhat to violet. One
pound OF AIslke seed contains 600 900
grains, whereas a pound of Red clover
seed has only 100000 grains; pounds OF
Alsike are sufficient to SOW an acre.
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tarn1 a,l6 6ousebols.
Deep Flowing Should be Done Gradu-
- &sN allV.

A CORRESPONDENCE of an exchange, who
mas one OF the finest and most productive
farms 10 Western New York, which he
keeps IL high state of fertility by thor
ough cultivation and the growth of red
clover, makes the following remarks in re-
gard to deep blowing "a sudden bring
ing up to the surface of many inches of
clay, that has never been punetured by
the roots of plants, and this too in the
spring o. the year, would probably injure
the first crop. Clay subsoils are best
brought to the surface two or three inches
at time, and that in the fall, so that the
frosts of winter may mellow them down.
The next spring pillow, say twice as many
inches as the clay subsoil is thick This
would mix things mp so that even crop
OF corn would be much improved by the
deep fall blowing. If we had the power
and tools necessary to go on with this pro-
cess of ging up the subsoi1 to, and
mixing it with, the surface soil, until we
had one foot or more Of mellow soil that
had been enriched by turning under re-
peated clover crops. and then under this
foot or more of soil, we could run a sub
soil plow two feet deep, and so break the
clay TO depth of three feet, the clover
roots would have a chance to bring to the
surface the fertility that now lies dormant
under the surface of our lands. This il
the theory that | have constructed on the
experience of q life time as farmer and
| have no doubt of its applicability on our
lands here. do not think it would do on
all lands, out it is practicable here, or at
least will be when we get the Steam Pillow
| that can do the subsoiling for u.s. In the
meantime we are doing the best we can in
the direction l have Indicated"
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Children as Help to Enjoyment OF
-kH Country Life.

A LADY OVERLOOKING with love for
flowers and fruits writes a plea for the
children:
" We talk of adjoining our houses and
our grounds, but never mention those dear
creatures without whom no home is coma
plete. One may spread the velvet lawn
around the house, but it looks naked and
cold may set up cleaning marble carved
IN the human form, but never can chisel
give it life; and the pretty hooks among
the greenery are ever unfinished the
vine clad arbors have empty seats; smo 9TH
gravel-walks show no little footprints.
while the house, that should be a home
but IS not, is always in order-painful
order: Not a book that you can take up
readily, for they are all behind glass, bought
for show and not for USE When ali is
carried out, as far as the architect and
landscape gardener can go, and the precise
woman of the house has placed each little
statuette on its appropriste bracket:
slaughtered each chair and curtain; hung
all blank spaces with furniture-with nice
regard to size, and no regard to light or
shade; then master and mistress survey
their house and grounds, with an inward
satisfaction at having displayed their
money at so nice an advantage, but take
their seats st the table, looking in each
others eyes, each asking with silent lips.
Why this chill? why this unfinished look
IN everything? If one were to tell them
IL is l'stie children needed to complete this
pssaiure. how their eyes would open.
just put s tlo,a1e oflltle, fosy-cheeked.
fat-Heind anss IN sunh hnuaa. let then: