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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-10-06
DanieIs, Improved Cider Mill.

This mill, which was patented May 25th,
1863, is manufactured by Daniels Machine
Company, Woodstock VT. 1t consists of
two crushing rollers Of different diameters,
provided with an equal number of ribs, and
arranged and operated in such a manner that
they shall make the same number of reyolu-
tions, and the respective ribs scrape or clean
the opposite roller, while the fruit or other
substance is being crushed. BY this machine
apples are crushed, not grated, which is known
by experience to add very much to the quality
of the cider.
The number one, or hand power mill, has a
capacity to grind from five to fifteen bushels
of apples or tomatoes per hour, while the one
and two horsepower mills will grind from
fifty to one hundred and fifty bushels PEI
hour. A small hand-press accompanies it, o.
it can be attached to a larger press if desired
Its excellent qualities secured for it the frs
premium and diploma, at the recent Con
necticut River Valley Fair at Brattleboro
also at the State Fair at Burlington. 1t i
without doubt the best machine for the pur
pose it is intended, yet invented, and it
made in most substantial manner and nc
liable to get out of repair For crushin
grapes and small fruit, the small sized mill
made Of brass when desired.
One Of these machines will be on exhib
ton at the Washington County Fair in Mon
pelier, October 9Th and 9TH, whore those il
terested will have an opportunity of seeing
in operation, and obtaining any particular
they may desire in relation thereto.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-10-06
A Dumping Wagon.

One Of the most sensible and it appears to
Us practically useful improvements we noticed
ia the mechanical department az the State
Fair, was a four wheeled farm wagon, with
four boxes or compartment arranged and
balanced as to dump, with ol The ease and
facility Of the single body to the two wheeled
cart Mr. w Robinson of Highgate is the
patentec, and large numbers Of them are be-
ing made ut the mandatory Of Robinson,
Fairchild & Harrington, East Highgato. The
american artisan, short time since, Of its
own voition, published minute description
Of this wagon with illustrations, highly COM
mcndng IT, The necessity Of holding on to
the old fashioned, awkward, two-whcclcd cart,
seems to have been its unloading or dumping
quality, and the want of this obyiated in the
four-wheeed wagon must soon bring the for
mer into disuse From our own standpoint
we can see, as many times a day as we choose
to look out, horse staggering down rather a
steep hill between the formidable looking
shafts Of an ordinary two-wheelcd cart, with
perhaps oue-half to three-lourths of yard Of
sand or dirt, the heN Of which apparently
rests mostly upon his back and fore legs. We
are always inclined to turn away for fear we
shall see the animal go dorm, and cannot help
thinking how much easier il would be for him
to manage and hold three times that amount
with another pair of wheels, and the load re-
moved from his shoulders. And the dump
ing is quite as easily accomplished as with
the two-wheeled cart when fully loaded with
dirt or stones the bearing being only from
ten to twenty pounds, so that any boy large
enough to manage a horse can "tip up his /
own cart" The adoption into general use Of
this wagon would help also to get gid of an
other relic of barbarsm quite as bad as the
two-wheeed cart, where oxen are used. We
refer to the time-honored" OK yoke, which
is not d" easy" in any sense Of the word, but
as there is good article upon this subject
from Hearth and Home in this weeks paper, -,
we will not add anything to it at this time. q
We do not intend this notice as an advcr- b
tisement for the East Highgate manufacturers G
Of the dumping wagon" but to remove any s
Impression that the article must be expensive D
because it is patented, we would say on the c,
uthority of Mr. Robinson, that good sub BIZ
tantal two-horse wagon is built and furn- OF
ihed for seventy-fve dollars, which includes ro
ne single right, five dollars Whenever it is an
asirabo to use any other than the dumping w
odes or compartments, the change is much tn
ore readily and conveniently made than on tn
cold fashioned cart Or the ordinary farm wag- to
/. The right to manufacture in Washington au
'unty, we were informed, had not been dis av
'sed Of and if some enterprising mechanic pl
10 likes to help make the world 60 round, so
II step in and secure it, he can make some fiji
'ney besides introducing a valuable improve ia
mt that will benefit many farmer. p,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-10-06

station, whence it is forwarded TO take its
chances in the carly market Railroad men
and forwarders know too well that majority
Of the farms are without storehouses for their
crops, and hence put up their charges for
freight enormously at seasons when these
crops are seeking a distant market Hence,
whether the earlier or later market may
prove preferable, the Western farmer should
provide himself with convenient and safe
eranaros to house his crop, and in case of
extorton being practced in the price of
lrciehts, he may not be compelled to submit
to IL: he can wait till lrcights come down
to o moderate standard Besides, in the
course of almost every year, there are seasons
when the domestic market, or that created by
new industries on the Western border and at
the South, is better than shipping @ crop TO
the Eastern cities. If the farmer have store
houses he can select his market but not
otherwise
Another instance Of the lack Of forecast 10
Western farmers, is found in their ideas that
the soil Of the praries is cxhoustless in its
fertility. Hence, the subject Of manures and
change Of crops and other means Of recupc-
rating the condition Of their fields, are geuer-
ally ignored and neglected The straw from
the tbreshng mill is often set on fire instead
Of being put in the iarmyard or manure heap,
or powel under the burrows for the next
crop. and the making or carting Of mauurcs
are work too loborious and vulgar for Wc,t-
crn machine farmers But the significant
fact that the number OF bushels Of wheat
grown per acre on the same field at the North
west, diminishes from year to year as appears
by the reports Of the national Agricultural
Bureau, should impress these farmers with
the necessity Especial attention to the means
of keeping up the condition of their lands.
For time they may increase the breadth Of
the crop or the number of acres devoted TO
its culture but in the progress of the couu-
try as population increases this viii at length
find its limit, and a careful and scientific at
tention to soils and manures will become an
important incident in Western agriculture.
Subsoil blowing may answer for time on the
deep soils Of the prairics but this temporary
expedient must give place to the use and dis
Of proper mauures and fertilizers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-10-06

From the Country ucntlctnan
Shall we Labor for the Soil or the Crops

Says the N. Y. Tri5uae: Thrifty farm
ers are Of two sorts one works to make his
farm twice as valuable, the other works to lay
up twice as much money this year as he did
last" The advocates Of the soil might rea-
sou thus Poor soil give poor crops while
good soil yields paying crops. The soil is a
bank from which, if we invest largely Of the
capital called fertilizers, we may draw most
interest Rich soil is the ioun-
daton on which to build up the superslruc-
ture of successful farming Shall we not
work to make this foundation as complete as
possible? Combined with the elements, it is
a complicated machine, in which the Great
Nlachinist Of nature produces the varied aud
immense sustenance OF man. Keep the in
trument in good repair, and it will turn out
,lenty of good fruits for the barns and store
Houses. The soil, with proper tending, is the
ause let the effects take care Of themselves
Oppositely, one may argue: | care not to
AXE the roundabout way Of dealing with the
ause. The effect, the crop, brings me my
income. Let me look to that Do | wish to
aise good crop of corn2 Let me give it
roper food Or Of potatoes2 They should
ave the peculiar elements they need Be
ides, is not the soil benefited by the food
i've the plants? BY this mode attain the
Ultimate object of farming, gain.
Either method will insure reasonable prof
IS. Either way involves and shows thrift in
he farmer They who practice one or the
,ther rather seldom offer their farms for sale,
By the first, one can the more readily supply
he soil with its wanting elements. By the
second he can give the plants their specific
and natural food. The first may be more ex-
pensive and difficult, and not as paying at
first, while the other may be abused by those
who like to get good crops with as little
dressing as possible.
And now, farmers, will you adopt one or
the other method? Abandon the foolish
style of farming, which may well be called
q skinning" in which much is neither given
to the soil nor crops This may do for those
who rent farms or think soon to sell and have
no respect for the owner or purchaser. Cam
not you see that your farm is one of your
best friends It feeds and clothes you. Ii
you wish to get the most money for few
years, if you have more regard for your wal.
let than your farm, you might succeed better
by observing the second mode, I. c. by over,
stimulating the crops (not the SOIL as some
say1 to IA too vigorous growth. But if you
do not care to sell, as perhaps you did in the
other case, thinking to spend your pilgrimage
on your farm, you will do well to adopt til,
first mode, or, if you prefer, the second one
if you do not abuse it. The highest type o
farming is found in the union Of the tw,
methods the next highest, perhaps, in tn,
first mode. What say others
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-10-06

| think can make valuable suggestion
or two in your simple and very good filter,
p. 1872.
LIST. | would build up the cistern and put
one coat Of cement on the wall before the fl.
tering wall is put in, for il will not be water
tight where the wall runs into the cisteru
wall Water will most assuredly filter OUT of
the cistorn here unless there is waterproof CO.
ment to stop it. TO strengthen the connec-
iion of this wall with the main wall Of the
cistern, think all that is necessary is to
plaster a heavy coat Of cement at the corner
where the wall meets the side.
ID. | put the pump into my cistern before
| built the wall of the filter; then built the
wall Of the filter and closed it all over at the
top, like brick oven, and plastered it tight
around the pump. This will keep out all in
scots from the top. No doubt these bricks
are the best filters we could have.
SuEL Foster.
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" EsTERN ROUTE
A YERs CHERRY PICTORIAL


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has anything Won no WIDELY and .o ,l,, troa t.sss
hduuco OF mankind qs tlI- ID I'm uHra1
nfy COnplaiuts Throuah +, lou.. .,ri,. III teir al.
among most OF the rnces at men Il hns r.sn b.iorll
Dol Cher u tloir estimation ns \ ba. become .Hr
known d. Ir,rf, rilr..,t,r ,tt ,',r hi l.-. if
various n.ctons of tho luul. and tlroat have ..tf
Known as % reliable protector against them WI
4aapte Go milder forms of disease aud 90 young t..
ron % j 700 te sme time che most eneetual Iemel m.
can De given for pent consumption and fh daaseios
.uddcn attscs. of Cro. IA 'iorid ie ts,t IN hali
..d. snd ,,-ri b ,ii .l..il ' ~ BY 81. afi-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-10-06

APPLE Roll, on APPLE PuDDING-Make
paste with one-tourth Of a pound of butter
to one Of flour mixed with water. not verv
stiif. Peel and slice rather thick, tart an.
pies roll the paste very thin, or as thin as
the bottom crust of pie, spread the apples
on crust SO as to cover it, dredge on a little
Hour and roll it as tightly as possible. Cat
the ends even and put it in the steamer. or
wrap It in thick cloth aud boil it, 1t will
take one hour steady cooking Serve with
butter and sugar. Cut it in thin slices from
she end when serving.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-10-06

ToNAro CATsuP.-Boil one bushel toma-
toes until soft, then squeeze through fine
wire-sieye add half gallon Of vinegar, one
and one-half pints OF salt, two ounces cloves,
one,quarter pound Of all-spicc, one and one
half ounces cayenne pepper, three tablespoon.
fuls of black pepper, and five heads of garlic
skinned and separated mix aud boil three
hours, or until reduced one-half, and bottle
without straining. The garlic may be omit
ted BY those who do not desire its favor, with.
out injury.
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horticultural.
inns O0V1TIm0nf " VVUIUVT0W "
Hon. J. W. Colhnrn aud Hon. John Gregory.


Ofall purmIts by man invented,
The farmer is the best contontcdi
uis profits good Die calling high.
And on his lnlors oil rely.
ny him are OH mechanics iel
Ofhim the merchant seeks DIE bread
Ills hands give meat to everything,
Fen from the hcegnr to the Ming.
MIR aud honey. corn and bread.
Are by bis lahors made completes
Our clothes from him must dr.i arise
To deck the Top or drcs' the wi'e.
Then We by vote may Justly state,
That farmers rank among Che great
More independent they than all
That dwell upon This earthly BALL
All hail go farmers young and oil.
Push on y0ur ploughs with courage hold
Your wealth arises lum your sod,
Your independence from your God.
IT, then, Che plough support The nation
And men of rank ln every station,
Let king. % FARMERS make o. bow,
And every man procure plough.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-10-06
Why Orchards Decay.

\ correspondent Of the VALLEY Farmer saws
orchards have died or become poor from the
causes
!, The exhaustion of the soil from constant
crops Of apples from the blowing away by
the wind Of the leaves of the tree which ma.
ture designed to feed the soil on which the
tree stands by the crops of grass, grain or
roots constantly taken from the same ground
and little return Of substance to it.
,. Another means of their destruction has
been in whipping the trees with poles to re-
move their apples. And still another cause
was the pasturage Of cattle among them
3. To restore them, if any were left worth
restoring, man must cease to crop the ground
under them, aud must manure them with vepe-
table mould, decayed leaves, wood lime, ashes
and salt. A compost formed of these sub.
stances would be excellent or one formed in
part by soapsuds and refuse Stops, ohip-dirt.
turf, &c, well rotted
Then trim them in the month of June of
all dead limbs, and those that cross and call
each other, and of all suckers that feed upon
trunk or limbs, not necessary for a crop
---i
CoMPosrED Observation-Disclosures have
proved that stable or baruYard manure com.
posted with muck, or the rich, black soil in
meadows or river bottoms, makes the best and
most available fertilizer known. The rich
humus soil, when composted with the manure.
absorbs the liquid parts and fixes the gases.
especially ammonia, from escaping, and by
combining with the manure, makes it one Of
the best fertilizers for all kinds of grain.
When the soil and manure have been com.
posted and rendered fine, ashes, plaster or
lime, or any other fertilizer, can be mixed with
it to good advantage
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-10-06

MAIL STEAMSHIP

ud carrying she T.. S. Ma thuc
California n twenty-tw0 Jag.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-07-09

Standardization, 351. Mayse, 120.
HoUsE.-Woodson 252, Woltz, 226.-
For Constitution. 4s4, against so; for
clauses, 9, against. 485
Millboro Bath, July 7, II A. NJ.
Total vote cast 1856 Walker. 1856. Wells.
0; Mines 1856, Harris 36, Segar. 147,
Crane. o.;
SENATE.-Anderson, 81 Mayse, 100;
HousE.-Popham. 1876; SNYDER 10.
ppm.
Hanover gives Walker 468 majority.
Fauquier gives Walker 1000 majority.
Green gives Walker AGO majority.
RICHMOND, 2. m.
Walker majority over Is, 600 in the State,
Conservatives have forty on joint ballot in
the Legislature, as far as heard from. Large
negro counties on South-side gone for
Walker
RICHMOND July 7th 10 P M.
Walker has carried the State by %, 10000.
We carried this district by 800, electing
SVAoCk fdCANcS W OcildGc anu ilOuSc. Inc
Legislature is Conservative. Richmond is
wild with excitement.
We have five out of nine Congressman
Millboro July 7th. 9 P M.
WARM SpR1NGs.-For Convention 178,
against 80; Walker 179 Lewis 1872. Harris
Is; Mines 144, Harris q; Segar 1872 !;
Mayse ITS, Anderson 10; Popham 100,
Snyder 8, Williamsville gives Walker 100,
Wells 0. This district elects Conservative
Senator and member of House.
Bath gives Walker 500 majority.
Highland gives Walker a large majority.
BY Stage.
Rockhridge give Walker 1918 majority
and Harris over Mines about HOO
Rockingham gives Walker 2300 mojori-
ty and Mines over Harris from 1909 to
1400
Friedrich gives Walker 800 majority and
Mines over Harris about 800
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-07-09


Ex-President johnson was serenaded last
night in Washington, and returned thanks
for the compliment, in a speech, in which
he reiterated his often expressed views with
regard to the situation of public affairs, the
usurpations of Congress, and the general
course and policy of the ultra Radical party
He said, however, that sin his politics, as
in his religion, when his facts gave out and
his reasons failed him, he drew pretty large.
ly on his faith, and bis faith was yet strong
ana unbroken The time would come, and
that ere long, when the American people
will be aroused to the importance and high
sense ofpreserying the great principles which
have been overslaughed and trampled under
foot 80 long. He would say. let Us have
faith; He believed CLEAN Of thg morning
the time was coming when the constitution
of our fathers would be restored" The
speech Yas received with great applause by
large audience collected TO hear it.
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[For the Yindicator.l
Commencement Exercises, Universi

Commencement Exercises, University
High School, Goshen Va.
1t was our privilege to be present at the
Commencement Exercises Of TINS young and
popular Institute. and your correspondent
confidently asserts that he has never witness
ed more gratifying exhibition than upon
this pleasureable occasion.
The Introductory and parting address of
Professor Wood, Principal of the School,
was most beautiful, able and touching ef-
fort, and altogether characteristic Of the ac-
complished scholar and teacher.
The orator of the ''Ciceronian' the Liter
airy Society of the School, was Mr.. Jones of
Athens KY. He handled his subject in such
way as to give promise of future superior
oratorical ability.
The Valedictory address, delivered by G.
R. Harris, NJ D. of Staunton, upon "Ener-
gy of Character would have compared IA
vourably with the efforts of our more distin
guished orators on similar occasions.
We would not forget to mention the gen.
tlemanly department of the young men, who
have composed this School, coming from the
different States South and West We are
told that the most perfect harmony has pre-.
vailed during the entire session, which re-
fleets credit on their teachers and honor to
themselves.
Much of the success of this School is due
to Mr.. H. A. Goodloe (Uncle Henry who,
and his excellent lady, have been untiring
in their efforts to promote the comfort of
Students, and have watched over them with
almost parental kindness.
While I write the air is redolent with
mirth and sweet musical strains, from the
ball room and parlor of the Hotel. which is
crowded by scores Of charming young ladies.
the elite" of Rockbridge, whose presence
makes complete the pleasures of the occa-
sion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodloe deserve great
praise for the sumptuous and elegant cola
ton prepared for the School and its guests
in their extensive dining room, ilumined
with variagated lights, which presented a
most pleasing appearance. The tables are
grooming beneath the products of the culina-
ry department and fruits of the tropics
Taken all in all. the University High School,
since its location at Goshen, and in this its
first commencement, has been complete
success, and we feel assured that the indcfat-
igable efforts of Professor Wood and his
colleagues are destined to be crowned with
most brilliant successes
yours,
eae w. HIS.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-07-09

TINE VIRGINIA INSTITUTION, FOR THE
L Deaf and Dumb and the Blind, is now pre-
pared to offer for sale, in large small quantities
| a superior article Of SOAP hitherto known rs the
! HRocKERlpGE ECONOMICAL SOAR" invented by
| Mr., George W. Rented, whose interest has been
purchased by the Institution, and whose services
have been retained as the foreman Of the Soap
| Factory at the Institution.
| n. B.-This Soap will hereafter he known as
ava. D. D. B. l., Soap.
l. We guarantee that pound of our Com
mon Wash Tub Soap will do as much washing rs
one and one-fourth pounds of any other Soap
now manufactured. s.. -r-,'..
2. That it is first rate Sharing and Toilet Seos
always, after use, leaving the hands and face per-
fectly smooth ! -.
3. That it will wash as we'll in Hard as Soft
Water, in Gold well as Warm Water.
4. That as defensive it is Incompatible.
s. That it will remove all kinds Of grease and
stains from clothing.
6. That it will set the eolOrs of printed goods
liable to fade and repder them fast
7: That it has bleaching quality, and renders
clothes very white in washing them.
8. That it is a sovereign remedy for chappea
hands.
8. That one bar dissolved in tAo gallons Of
water will clean paint and windows without in
jury to the paint.
Undesirable to convert the bar into Soft Soap
4 pounds dissolved in one gallon of water will
yield one aai half gallons of good Soft Soap.
4 handsome and perfumed Toilet Soap will
soon be ready for market.
rs Our Wash Tub Soap can be furnished
one-fourth cheaper than any other Soap
We will exchange, on reasonable terRs, Soap
for good Soap Grease, delivered at the Iastitu-
ton.
&s- Persons wishing to exchange rendered
grease, or buy Soap, VIII apply to the Steward
of the Institution.
This Circular is isspea under the instructions
of tAe Board of Visitors. ETH
J. G. COVELL, Principal.
N. B.-Patent to he applied for. .-..-
FOR SALE BY the Institution D. D. l. B.. and the
principal Stores in Town. Wilson l. Foster and
X. w. Powers are our agents in Richmond.
marl9-ly.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-07-09

The election in this county and adjacent
ones passed of very quietly ond orderly, and
as far as We can learn the same quiet and or
der was preserved throughout the State.
The colored people in this section voted al
most to man against the DISTINGUISHING and
disability clauses. thus showing that they are
kindly disposed to the whites. Having gain
ed the victory let us in turn exhibit to them
that we are now as we have always been,
their best friends.
ELECTION NEWS.
Result OF the Vote In Augusta County.
Constitut'n Clause Section 7
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-07-09

GENERAL CAHBY's DECISION ABOUT THE
Test OArH-New York, July 5.--The
Times has over a column Of editorial anato-
MIXING General Canby's decision that the
members of the Virginia Assembly must
take the iron clad oath, commencing thus:
General Canby's purpose to require the
iron-clad oath of members elected to the
Virginia Legislature is in direct conflict with
the opinions of General Grant, repeatedly
expressed, apd with the course pursued un-
der bis orders liz the States already recon-
structod."